BOOTH Beverly

Other Events and Attributes:

• email: From Terri Jensen
• Occupation: Preacher/Planter/Soldier
• Religion: A. W. Bohannan, Old Surry, Thumb-Nail Sketches of Places of Historic Inte
• Religion: Seacock to Elam Church
• Military: Oct 1776, Southampton County, VA; Revolutionary Soldier
• Religion: 21 Dec 1776
• Baptism: 3 Apr 1777, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States
• Land: 12 Dec 1781, Sussex County, VA
• Occupation: 27 Jun 1814, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Collector of the Surry County Levy
• Occupation: 15 Aug 1815, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Sheriff of Surry County
• Pension: 24 Sep 1832, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Pension started Claim # W. 25267
• Will: 27 Jun 1836

Notes:

Baptist Preacher, Planter (farmer), Virginia Militia, Moved to Surry County in 1794 National Archives (W25, 267, BLWT. 28655-160-55) Served in Revolutionary War. Pension List 4456 (received pension for services as Va. Militiaman) Marriage listed in book: Surry County Marriages, Pg.9 and Pg. 11 (LDS Library) From J.W. Baird's Family Bible & ltr from Sen. P.H. Drewry, dtd: 29 May 1914: 11 Oct 1787...Beverly Booth, 'heir at law to Robert Booth, Jr.', received a patent for 105 acres of both sides of Lightwood Swamp, adjoining the lands of Robert Booth, Sr., 11 Oct 1787. Patent # 10, page 659, Va State Archives.
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From Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution by John H. Gwathmey, Dietz Press, Richmond, Va., 1938, pg.77. O.U. 973.3455 G99h. Booth, Beverly, Surry, 82, (Military Pension List-War Dept)
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Approximately 10 miles North of the Lightwood Swamp area in Surry County just across the Blackwater River by the Otterdam Swamp, is where Beverly Booth moved to Surry County in 1794,from Southampton County, and was followed by his son Robert Booth, several years later. Their homes still stand at this location, two of the oldest homes in Surry County. Beverly first lived in the Goffield House and in 1837 moved into the home that is now known as the Booth House (ltr from Doris Jean). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
His Grandfather, Robert Booth Sr., left him money towards education. (See Robert Booth, Sr. will)
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Beverly Booth was converted to the Baptist faith on Dec 21, 177_ History of the Virginia Portsmouth Baptist Association, page 235: This honored and beloved minister of Jesus Christ, who departed this life in 1833 or 1834 was from 1804 (perhaps earlier) to the time of his death, a period of thirty years, the estemmed pastor of the Otter Dams Church in Surry County, Virginia. During that long period he was their representative in the Portsmouth Association in whose labors he stood a somewhat conspicious part. The association at its session with the Beaver Dam Church in 1834 appointed a committee to prepare a suitable biographical sketch of Brother Booth for publication. The committee after consultation, offered in lieu of an obituary notice the following preamble and resolution viz: Whereas God in the wisdom of his own purposes has been pleased to remove from from the toils of the church below to the enjoyment of the rest that remaineth for his people above, our venerable, long tried, and much esteemed brother, elder BEVERLY BOOTH: We resolve therefore, that this association entertain and cherish sentiments of profound respect for his memory and that she heartily sympathizes with the church at Otter Dams for the loss she sustains by the removal of a pastor so worthy and so much beloved......' FROM Beale, page 461: Otter Dams is now under the care of Beverly Booth. He is a preacher of gifts and respectable among his acquaintaince. NOTE: This church was located in Prince George County and in 1840 their name was changed to Brandon. Subsequently in 1853, they changed it again to Cabin Point, the latter name was dropped from the list of the Portsmouth Association in 1868. An attempt to revive the old church under the name Otter Dams was made in 1843, but it did not succeed. Only preacher to marry blacks.
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From: Virginia Revolutionary Pension Applications, Volume 8, Pg. 49/50 by Dorman: 24 Sep 1832....Surry County, Va. Beverly Booth of said county, aged 80. Oct 1776....Entered the Virginia Militia, in Southampton County, in the Regiment of Col. Benjamin Blunt and marched to Norfolk. Served more than six weeks Mar 1777....Same unit and marched to Portsmouth. Served eight weeks. May 1778....Marched under Capt. Lewis to South Quay, in Nansemond County, and acted under the order of Col. Parker and Gen. Muhlenburg and served more than six weeks. Mar 1779....Marched under Capt. Joyner to the above area again for 6 weeks. Apr 1780...Marched under the above officer from Simond's old field in Southampton to South Quay and served more than 6 weeks. Mar 1781....Marched under Capt. Kello and Col. Blunt through Isle of Wight county and joined the army at Tine's. He marched up the James River and took part in the battle of Petersburg (April 1781). Served more than 10 weeks. Sep 1781....Marched under Capt. Vick to Norfolk and served under Col. Parker and remained in the area until after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis and was soon after discharged. Served seven weeks. Beverly Booth was placed on the Virginia pension rolls for the above military service, under the Act of 1832, and was paid $40 per annum. Certificate 4456 was issued on 4 Feb 1833. His widow, Mary Booth, was placed on the Richmond pension rolls at $40 per annum, under the (Act of 1853) was issued June 2, 1854 (Cert, 4456). In addition bounty land (warrant 28655) was issued for 160 acres on June 2, 1856 and was returned because she had died. Duplicate was issued Sep 24, 1859. Unknown at this time what happened to this land or the duplicate land warrant. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Married to Mary Cornwall on 4 Feb 1819, in Surry County and surity bond was posted by Jonathan Ellis. The marriage bond (or license) was issued on January 25th, 1819. Witness's to the marriage were Matthew Booth and Samuel Booth and was married by Jesse Holloman, minister at the Baptist Church.
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Southampton County Tax Records 1782: Nottoway Parrish: Page: 5 6 slaves, 2 horses, 7 cattle..tax: 3p15s9p. 1783 Taxes, Pg 6: Slavers over 16=1, tot Slaves=6, Horses=2, cattle=7. 1784 taxes: 1 Adult, 2 slaves over 16, 6 tot slaves, 3 horses, 3 cattle. 1785 taxes: 1 adult, 1 slave over 16, 5 tot slaves, 2 horses, 6 cattle. Pg.6 1786 taxes: 1 Adult, 1 ' ' ', 2 tot slaves, 1 horse Pg. 4 1787 taxes: 1 Adult, 1 ' ' , 1 slave under 16, 1 horse, 6 cattle. p4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beverly Booth Will - Surry County Wills - 1833 Wills, Etc. 6, 1830-1834 pg 569-571. Will made on 30 Jul 1830. Filed with Surry County Court 23 Dec 1833. Beverly's tombstone is in a Booth graveyard on a David Johnson's place. Photos available Information Gathered from the Virginia Baptist Historical Society 4-12-99: Beverley Booth became a Baptist through the preaching of John Meglamre/McGlamre and was baptized by Meglamre into Raccoon Swamp Church (now Antioch Church), Sussex County. The date of his baptism is uncertain; the church minutes do not specify it, but I am suggesting that it might have occurred about 1776. Booth was licensed to preach in 1779. I am also suggesting that Booth might have been associated with Raccoon Swamp's branch at Seacock in Sussex County and that when Seacock branch was constituted as Seacock Church (now Elam Church) in 1787 he might have continued that association. Why? Because Booth's name is shown as directing Seacock Church in 1789/1790. I am also suggesting that Booth probably 'planted' Otterdam Church (afterwards Brandon Church, and later Cabin Point Church), in Surry County in 1791. He was ordained as a minister in 1791 and served as minister of Otterdam Church from 1791-1833. You already know that he moved to Surry County in 1794. Booth also served as minister of Cypress Swamp Church in Surry County in 1818 and from 1824-1825. From Old Surry, pg. 48, by A.W. Bohannon: This church sprang from Mill Swamp Church in Isle of Wight County, In 1818, William Spratley, John Spratley, Jess Bennett, John Faulcon, Albridgeton Seward, John Lane and Edward Hasty, of Surry County, members of 'Mill Swamp', were authorized by that church to organize a church in this county. The church they organized was known as the Cypress Swamp Baptist Church. Their first pastor was Rev. Beverly Booth in 1818. He further served as the assistant clerk of Portsmouth Baptist Association. Please notice that you were correct in pointing out the very old Baptist church near Cabin Point. It was, in fact, the final home of Otterdam Church and became extinct about 1868. Hi Couisins: I've been arounrd since 1950 doing genealogy on Beverly booth & his line .The first person to join a hereditary Society on the Rev War service of Reverend Beverly Booth was my son Robert Early Booth.I did the papers for him to join The CAR( Children of the American Rev.) John Frederick Dorman was the Registrar. for the CAR. This established the line for the SAR to take aps & later the DAR. My son, Robert is A world class Architech today & is responsible for the Dominion Tower at Norfolk,VA. Rev. Beverly Booth besides his church responsibilities was Sheriff of Surry co. 1814-1815.Robert Booth his first son was also a preacher.He moved from Surry co. VA in 1813 to Greene co., GA . Elton & Terri on your records you refer to him as Robert Booth (V). His first wife was Phebe Johnson m 22 Oct 1792 d 1807 Surry co. Phebe's children by Robert (V) were Beverly c 1800, Permelia(Pamely Ann) c 1803 had Rev Beverly Booth's Bible, Hiram Booth c 1805.They were all born in Surry co.VA. Robert's second wife was Rebecca Sheffield b 5 Mar 1790 m 29 Sep 1810 Surry Cty VA. Robert's 1st child by Rebecca was Robert Louis Booth usually listed on documents as Robert L. Booth. He was born 7 Jul 1811 Surry co. VA.They moved to Greene co., GA in 1813. Their next child was Adaline b 7 Apr 1813 in Greene co. GA, followed by Antinett, c 1817, then Amanda c 1820, then Mary c 1823, then Cynthia 15 Aug 1829. Cynthia was buried in my hometown, Longview, TX on 17 Apr 1912. The Robert L. Booth previously mentioned became a Baptist Preacher like his father & Grandfather. I have the the Bible of Robert L. dated 1842.I also have the Marriage info on the nine children previously mentioned by the two wives of Robert Booth (V) This family moved to Lagrange, Troup co., GA in 1831. My proven Booth lines go to two generations past Rev Beverly Booth which I proved some years ago when I visited Va in the late 50's & early 60's.Attention Gene Harris Tell Dr.Harry Snead hello & thanks again for the books he gave me yrs. ago.I have a old picture of Snow Hill before the restoration by Sumpter Priddy. I would like a picture of how snowhill looks now & a closeup of Beverly's tombstone.I would be glad to pay someone for their help. Their was no tombstone when was there. Best regards to all, Talmadge Booth, 1703 Wood Place, Longview, TX 75601-4033
Dear Gene, At the Library of Virginia Monday morning, I verified that BB did, indeed, plant Market Street Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church) in Petersburg in 1817. He was active in the area of that congregation about 1813-1814 before it was officially constituted in 1817. The other part of my research did not fare as well. There was a large, influential Cocke family in the17th, 18th and 19th centuries in Surry County and vicinity, but I could not find an Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel, who might have married BB. I won't give up, however. The Virginia Historical Society has a comprehensive card catalog index and I'll try there Thursday afternoon and report back. Best, Bill. My memory may not be so good on the cemetery . Better yet, I will send you a list of all the cemeteries with exact location & people buried their. This list includes Snow Hill. My list shows where Beverly Booth's second wife is buried & I understood that he was buried beside her, but there was no stone when I was there.That was why I brought up getting about a marker. Beverly & the Col, & Snow Hill should have a historical Marker .Probably One about Snow Hill with mention about the others.I believe the sequitennial Surry co. brochure mentioned Bacon's castle, Warren house, & Snow Hill! I will send copies of what tou asked for by mail. Best regards, Talmadge Hi, Gene, Thanks for your E-mail of 7/20/99. My line Beverly, Robert son, Robert L. Grandson, Willis Early G Grandson, James Willis GG Grandson, Me GGG Grandson. Yes it is sad about the cemetery condition. If I remember correctly I thought it was between Snow hill and Oak Grove (where Percy Booth lived)..I enjoyed Virginia ham with him & his wife having driven up from Texas. He showed me the cemetery toward Snow Hill. He wrote me later that he had it cleaned up. Some years go before his death he wrote me to see if I wanted to buy his place. Back to the cemetery, I think it is wise to check with your Lawyer. A lot of Booth's in their wills set an area for not to be sold & to be used for gravesites of relatives. I can't imagine anyone complaining. Twenty-five years ago I formed a Non-profit cemetery association to assist in beautification & repairing broken tombstones from vandalism & storms. This cemetery is the oldest one in town. They will mow it & that's about all. About Sumpter Priddy- The reason I asked about him. Back in his college days he heard about me some way & offered to help me in my research, which he did. He drew some plans for renovation of Snow Hill & sent me a copy. I assumed that it had already been done. This was in the late 70's. My wife was ill with cancer & died in 1981. After this my interest in genealogy subsided. I turned my files over to my brother & but he didn't do much with them. My brother Edwin died in 1998. After the funeral, visiting at his home I thought to ask about the files. I found his son had already left for Memphis with a truckload. Several months ago sent me 5 boxes & told me the next time he comes to Longview he will deliver the other 5. Did you know Sumpter Priddy or do you know anything about him now? He inherited Snow Hill from his Mother. Gene, I spent several hours at the Virginia Baptist Historical Society this afternoon trying to determine if BB had actually 'planted' Market Street Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church), Petersburg. I went through everything there. Not all of it was in agreement, but I think I can now safely report that BB did NOT plant that church. In 1814 - largely at the instigation of Richard Dabbs, who had preached often in Petersburg - the Portsmouth Baptist Association named BB to a committee of three men who were appointed 'to collect the subscriptions, to purchase a lot, and to proceed at once to erect a meeting house in Petersburg, under the direction of the association.' BB might have been active in the planning of the church, but Dabbs was the driving force in establishing the congregation, soliciting the funds, convincing members of other nearby churches to become members before, during and after it was constituted in 1817. I could not locate one word to indicate that BB ever preached in Petersburg. Let me also return to Seacock Church (later Elam Church), in Sussex County. I know and have documented, just as your records indicate, that BB was a resident of Southampton County from 1782-1787. I am reasonably certain that he also lived in Southampton County from 1787 until he moved to Surry County in 1794. I then noticed that he was also a resident of Sussex County in 1787, according to the 1787 state census. How could he have lived in two places at the same time, I asked myself? Then I found the John Asplund book, ANNUAL REGISTER OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION IN NORTH AMERICA TO THE FIRST OF NOVEMBER 1790, published in 1791. It is Asplund who discovered that BB was associated with Seacock Church in 1789 when he made the rounds of every Baptist church in North America. I think BB was probably staying with a friend or a member of Seacock Church when he preached there, but I also believe that, at the same time, he maintained his real residence in Southampton County [until 1794]. I wanted to clarify this point, and to suggest it as a possibility/probability in the absence of any documentaion (Seacock's early records have long since disappeared). Bill. Gene, I read your letter from Bill forwarded to me. In a previous e-mail someone stated that BB planted the church at blank (don't remember). I responded by picking up on the word 'planted' in mentioning BB & the Market Street Baptist Church in Petersburg. It all depends on what the definition of plant or planted is. I was in the insurance business for 45 years before I retired in 1994. We had a different definition for these words. To establish or found is another. Maybe Rev. Dabbs was planted as the new Preacher after the committee completed its task. The minutes of the Virginia Portsmith Baptist Association in its meeting held at the Otterdam Meeting House in May 1810 stated that BB, Robert Murrell, and Carr Bowers were appointed to transact all matters to effect the building of a Baptist Meeting house in the town of Petersburg. In 1815 BB was listed as an original trustee. We believe this to be the founding of Baptist Church in Petersburg. It would be hard for me to believe that BB didn't preach there, at least as a guest. When I visited I was amazed at how close Surry, Sussex & Southampton were. On a visit to a Booth home I remember that Surry Co. was just a stone's throw from Sussex. I never meant to imply that BB was the preacher at Petersburg. Dr. F. W. Moore, in a sermon on the Baptist Church in Petersburg, gave an interesting account of his (BB's) activities. Moor's Swamp Baptist, first known as Cypress Swamp Baptist Church, had as its first Pastor the Rev. BB in 1818. They still had services in 1973. The late Congressman Patrick Henry Drewry in 1914 states that 'Beverly Booth founded the Baptist Church in or near Petersburg.' I concur completely with Bill on the last portion to the end beginning with 'Let me return toSeacock.' I certainly believe Rev. Dabbs deserves his due. The VPBA is appears to me almost gave the committee Carte Blanc authority to build the church and they did their job. I sent by mail the items you requested except Bible pages. I'm trying to figure out how to shoot copies of the pages. I'll send later. The copies about Snowhill were copies I think Sumpter prepared for Preservation Commission. I believe maybe he was trying to get funded by the Commission. I don't know this for a fact. I sent a letter written to me by a relative of yours. Best regards, Talmadge
John Asplund made an error in his register 1 Nov 1790 that Seacock was in Sussex co.I have an early map that clearly shows it in Southampton co. We may never know the full truth, because of records destroyed in two wars. we do know that the PBA was in charge. They charged the committee to raise funds for, a meeting house in Petersburg, buy a lot and built it. They did same. Richard Dabbs evidently was in Petersburg & assume he did everything stated. I would say thats the reason he was installed the preacher. He carried the ball & made a tremendous success building a great church . In writing about the start the of the chuch , the PBA,BB committee, & Dabbs all must be considered with the latter getting. BB lived a long time well beyond his con.temporaries. He died in 1833 an old man. A committee was appointed to write a biographical history . It was not done as you know. Best regards, Talmadge Information received from copy of the Booth Family Bible states that Beverly Booth moved from Southhampton County to Surry County on 4 Jan 1797. It also says that Beverly Booth moved to James Rae's place on 4 Nov 1806. It also says that his son Robert arrived at Beverly's house on 6 Feb 1818 and returned to Georgia on 20 Feb 1818. Beverly says that his wife died on 15 Feb, so that means that their son Robert came home from Georgia to be with his mother before she died.
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Gene:
In the Southampton Court records (I have the microfilm) is the swearing in (I'm not sure that is the correct term) of Beverly Booth as a Baptist Minister. This is when he sold his land to Moses Sr. and Eustace Windham and left to go on his originial ministry other than in Southampton. If you have not found this record, I will find it and photocopy it and send it off to you. I know that the rest of the family appear to be Methodist Episcopal because of one referrence made to Drewry Lane who was the minister who served most of the family. I haven't been able to find and access any church records at all that would help. If you can find some on the family other than the Abermarle parish register it would help. Let me know. Terri
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8/29/04: Sykes, Jones, Booth Posted by Paul Sykes on 12/13/2001, 11:47 pm 63.16.87.3

Researching John Sykes, Sr., born Feb. 15, 1749/50 Prince George Co., VA who was referenced in Sussex Co. Deed Book "E" - p. 307, 20 Sep 1774... William Sykes, the Elder, to William Rieves, Jr. for 5 shillings (William Rieves was Security on a bond to John Sykes by Beverley Boothe his guardian for 100 pounds).... land is the College Tenement whereon William Sykes now lives. William Sykes bought the land from Thomas Whitfield. Wit: John Baird, Jr., Frederick (X) Young, John (X) Jean and William (X) Sykes, Jr. Rec: 16 Feb 1775 and 20 Apr 1775. John Sykes' guardian was Beverley Boothe. Beverley Boothe was son of Robert Booth(e) IV of Southampton Co. Beverley's sister Lucy Booth married John Sykes. John and Lucy sold land in Southampton Co. in 1784. John and Lucy's son James married Nancy Jones of Sussex Co. in 1805.

Nancy Jones was the daughter of Howell Jones and Elizabeth Booth (sister to Beverley Booth and Lucy Booth Sykes). Howell Jones died in 1799 / 1800. He was the son of Nathaniel Jones who was the son of Nicholas Jones.

Now -- I am trying to find John Sykes, Sr.'s parents. John was born in Prince George Co. I feel he descended from the Bernard Sykes I line through one of the children of Bernard Sykes II who died in Martins Brandon Parish in 1718. Bernard Sykes II had three sons -- John, who married Frances Wyatt, and died in the 1730's, leaving orphans (names unknown); Richard, who bought land on Jones Hole Swamp in 1730 per Cavaliers and Pioneers; and Bernard III. There also was a Thomas Sykes (father unknown) during the mid 1700s in Prince George Co., Martins Brandon Parish. I feel John Sykes, Sr. possibly descended from the John Sykes and France Wyatt line, if naming patterns from that era hold true. Making the link however has proven difficult. I would appreciate any help and supportive information. Thank you.
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John Sykes' guardian was Beverley Booth

Hi Gene,

I am a descendent of Beverly Booth through his granddaughter Rebecca Ann Booth.

Beverly was one of the trusties for Market Street Baptist Church in Petersburg, VA. On July 17, 1817 they purchased land on Market St. I believe that church is now known as First Baptist Church is located on Washington St., not very far from the original site.

Was Beverly married to Kitty Conway? I have found several references to her but no details. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Lonnie Baird

SURNAME GIVEN NAMES TITLE INSTRUMENT DATE SURNAME GIVEN NAME ROLE AMOUNT RECORDED BOOK PAGE NOTES 378 BOOTH BEVERLEY ACCOUNT CURRENT 1836-37 BOOTH DAVID EXOR. 12/25/1837 1834-40 451 379 BOOTH BEVERLY INV. & APPR. 1/6/1834 $612.42 3/24/1834 1830-34 592 380 BOOTH BEVERLY ACCOUNT CURRENT 1834-36 BOOTH DAVID EXOR. 6/27/1836 1834-40 233 381 BOOTH BEVERLY WILL 7/30/1830 $2,000.00 12/23/1833 1830-34 569

The Commonwealth of Virginia to WILLIAM BOYCE, ARCHBALD COCKS, BENJAMIN E BROWNS, WILLIAM ALLEN, JAMES L LANE, BEVERLY BOOTH, JOHN NEWSUM, JOHN H COCKS, ARCHIBALD DAVID, JAMES SIMPSON JOHN JUDKINS, and WILLIAM SCAMMELL Gentlemen Justices of Surry county greeting - Whereas ROBERT McINTOSH Gt. and MARTHA his wife by the certain Indentures of bargain and sale bearing date the 1 st day of June 1801 conveyed unto DAVID PRICE the fee simple Estate in and to a certain tract or parcel of Land called and known by the name of the "Cross Roads" situate in said county And whereas the said MARTHA cannot conveniently attend our court of our said county to acknowledge the same - and to relinquish her right of dower in the lands conveyed thereby, therefore, we do give unto you or any two or more of you power and authority to receive the acknowledgment which the said MARTHA may be willing to make before you of the conveyance aforesaid contained in the said Indenture, which is hereunto annexed and we do command you that you do personally wait on the said MARTHA and receive her acknowledgment of the same and examine her privily and apart from the said ROBERT her husband whether she doth the same freely and willingly without the persuadion or th[r]eats of her husband, whether she in like manner relinquishes her rights of dower in the Lands conveyed by the said deed, and whether she be willing the same should be recorded And when you have received her acknowledgment and examined her as aforesaid that distinctly and plainly without del[a]y you certify us thereof in our same court under your hands and seals sending the said Indenture, and the writ Witness JOHN FAULCON clerk of our said court at the Court house the 28th day of August 1806 in the 31 st year of the Commonwealth. JOHN FAULCON C,S.C

AGED INHABITANTS OF SURRY COUNTY, 1816 From Richmond Enquirer, October 30, 1816.
"Longevity"
We have been favored by a gentleman of the county of Surry with a list of the long-livers in that county. One is astonished at the number of old persons found in one county...and disposed to think, that in point of health, the upper Country is not so much superior to the lower Country, as has been supposed:
Richard Drury,a hearty man celebrated his birth 1816, aged91 Nat Sebrel,died in the fall of 1815,92 James Seaward,died in 1814,93 Hartwell Hart,died 1815,92 Obediah Pyland,died 1815,72 Lewis Pulley,works in his field and goes to court,82 Wm. Bailey,affected with the palsy, but killed a buck, 181581 Ben. Putney,walked in 1816 to Warren C'ty N.C. And back85 Brett Seward,supports a family by labor65 George Biven,a hearty athletic man65 The Rev. N. Berriman,preaches at least 3 times a week67 Jo. Barham,afflicted with rheumatism, but in good spirits66 His wife,63 Beverly Booth,Sheriff of Surry, and attends to the business68 Ben. Bell,attends to his business73 Richard Ellis,attends Court and to other business68 Sampson Grantham,a powerful, active man64 Henry Gray,quite a boy in mind and action66 His sister,in the house with him80 James Judkins,a hearty man65 John Slade [and] William Slade,wheel and cart-wrights, following their trade, and will do a good day's work75, 81 Nathan Jones,well known for his vivacity and activity70 Jesse Moore,an old soldier, and supports a family, and married in 1814.72 John Wren,a hearty man.63 His wife,69 Thomas Lane,a hearty man.64 Dick Thomas,ditto.76 Charity Judkins,81 Rebecca Smith,71 Lucy Ellis,65 Mrs. Norris,walked 15 miles in the afternoon to see her son, 181692 Martha Clark,92 Amy Munroe,88 Mrs. Marsden,75 Sally Lane,66 D. Simpson,62 Pathy [Faithy] Barham,72 Polly Cox,75 Celia Davis,75 Mrs. Kearnes,weaves cloth every day.75 Martha Thomas,72 Joe Hollaman,who lives 1/4 of a mile out of this county and in the Isle of Wight.92 Rebecca Thompson,wife of old Second, who died at 80.79 Horman bishop,died in 1815.88 Elizabeth M'Guriman,65 Ann Duel,70 Mrs. McIntosh,63 Mrs. Scammel,68 Rebecca Richards,65 Johnathan Richards,supports himself by ditching.70 Thomas Pyland,64 Thomas Emery,84 Mr. James,66 Mr. Reggin,75 Mr. Willliford,75 Averaging, of course, nearly 74 years. Round.4124 Submitted by Virginius Hall.


Surry as it was.
I have met many people who say they are interested in history, and of course there are those who call themselves historians. The real historians I enjoy chatting with are those who enjoy reading old court records. The estate accounts in the old records reveal what life was like when people sustained themselves and their families. The Justices of the Peace kept the monthly court minutes, which were eventually incorporated into court order books by the Clerk of the Court. Court sessions in the old days were totally different from those we now see depicted on Court TV. Here are a few selected entries from a Surry County Court Order Book.
Library of Virginia Microfilm Reel #35 Surry County Order Book (23 May 1804 - 26 March 1807) pp. 1-523 [p.399] At a Court held for Surry County, June the 24th 1806. Present. Robert Mc.Intosh, Nicholas Sebrell, John H. Cocke & Archibald Davis Gentlemen Justices.

Ordered that John Holt, Reuben Butler and William Scammell Gentlemen or any two of them do audit state and settle an additional account current of the estate of William Browne deceased, administered by Edward Faulcon, one of the executors, and to the court report stating any matter specially thought pertinent by themselves or required by any person interested to be so stated.

John Newsum admr. &c. of Robert Cocke deceased Pltff against Patrick H Adams & Jas. Simpson Defts) Motion for an award of execution on a Bond executed by the defendants to the plaintiff for the forth-coming & delivery of certain property on the day appointed for the sale thereof.

Legal notice of this motion having been proved to have been given to the defendants by the oath of John Bartle junior, and the said defendants being solemnly called and not appearing it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff have execution against the defendants for the Bond aforesaid amounting to the sum of forty five pounds five shillings and five pence half penny, And also for the Costs of this motion. But the same may be discharged by the payment of twenty two pounds twelve shillings and eight pence three farthings with interest thereon at the rate of six per centum per annum from the twenty first day of December One thousand eight hundred and five until the time of payment and the Costs. Note - Satisfaction is acknowledged for the sum of thirty dollars paid March Court 1806 in part.

Present Lemuel Bailey, & William Scammell, John Newsum and Beverly Booth Gentlemen Justices

There being a majority of the acting Magistrates present the court proceeded to the recommendations of Militia Officers and recommend as follows to wit, [p.400] James Clinch to be commissioned Lieutenant in a Company of Light Infantry attached to the 1st. Bat. of the 71st Regiment of Virginia Militia in the room of Blanks Moody who has resigned, Thomas Purkins Ensign in the same Company in the room of William Jones who has resigned, And Thomas Hunnicutt Cornet in a Troop of Cavalry in the fourth Regiment and fourth division in the room of James Jones who has resigned.

Ordered that William Spratley be appointed Surveyor of the road in Cypress Church precinct in the room of John Cockes who is discharged, and that he with the hands subject to work on the same do keep the said Road in constant lawful repair.

Will: From father's will:

Will: First I give and bequeath to my son Beverley Booth all that tract of land that I purchas'd of Benja Phillips containing two hundred and ninety five acres be the same more or less, to him his heirs and assigns forever. I also give to my son Beverly twenty pounds. I give and bequeath to my son Beverly Booth two Negroes named Jacob & Judy to him his heirs and assigns forever.

[p.399] At a Court held for Surry County, June the 24th 1806. Present. Robert M^c.Intosh, Nicholas Sebrell, John H. Cocke & Archibald Davis Gentlemen Justices.
Ordered that John Holt, Reuben Butler and William Scammell Gentlemen or any two of them do audit state and settle an additional account current of the estate of William Browne deceased, administered by Edward Faulcon, one of the executors, and to the court report stating any matter specially thought pertinent by themselves or required by any person interested to be so stated.
John Newsum admr. &c. of Robert Cocke deceased Pltff against Patrick H Adams & Jas. Simpson Defts) Motion for an award of execution on a Bond executed by the defendants to the plaintiff for the forth-coming & delivery of certain property on the day appointed for the sale thereof.
Legal notice of this motion having been proved to have been given to the defendants by the oath of John Bartle junior, and the said defendants being solemnly called and not appearing it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff have execution against the defendants for the Bond aforesaid amounting to the sum of forty five pounds five shillings and five pence half penny, And also for the Costs of this motion. But the same may be discharged by the payment of twenty two pounds twelve shillings and eight pence three farthings with interest thereon at the rate of six per centum per annum from the twenty first day of December One thousand eight hundred and five until the time of payment and the Costs. Note - Satisfaction is acknowledged for the sum of thirty dollars paid March Court 1806 in part.

Present Lemuel Bailey, & William Scammell, John Newsum and Beverly Booth Gentlemen Justices

AGED INHABITANTS OF SURRY COUNTY, 1816
From Richmond Enquirer, October 30, 1816.
"Longevity"

We have been favored by a gentleman of the county of Surry with a list of the long-livers in that county. One is astonished at the number of old persons found in one county...and disposed to think, that in point of health, the upper Country is not so much superior to the lower Country, as has been supposed:
Richard Drury, a hearty man celebrated his birth 1816, aged 91 Nat Sebrel, died in the fall of 1815, 92 James Seaward, died in 1814, 93 Hartwell Hart, died 1815, 92 Obediah Pyland, died 1815, 72 Lewis Pulley, works in his field and goes to court, 82 Wm. Bailey, affected with the palsy, but killed a buck, 1815 81 Ben. Putney, walked in 1816 to Warren C'ty N.C. And back 85 Brett Seward, supports a family by labor 65 George Biven, a hearty athletic man 65 Jo. Barham, afflicted with rheumatism, but in good spirits 66 His wife, 63 Beverly Booth, Sheriff of Surry, and attends to the business


Index to Old Surry by A. W. Bohannan compiled and contributed by Elizabeth Veserat NamesPage numbers Allen, Arthur 15, 16, 17, 35 Allen, John 3 5 Allen, William 35, 36 Argall, Samuel 7, 15 Atkins, Richard 76 Aylitt, William 44 Bacon, Nat'l 43 Bailey, Edward 65 Bailey, John 15 Bailey, Mary 9, 15 Bailey, Norfleet 62 Barham, S.B. 62 Barnes, W. E. 83 Bartlett, Walter 44 Baugh, John C. 82 Bell, James R. 61 Bell, Sam R. 81 Bennett, Jess 60 Berkeley, William 26, 29 Berriman, Nathaniel 6 3 Berryman, Robert W. 63 Blagrove, Benj. 52 Blair, (Commisary) 9 Blair, W.C. 61 Boggs, T.H. 63 Booth, Beverly 60 Boyce, William 41

378 BOOTH BEVERLEY ACCOUNT CURRENT 1836-37 BOOTH DAVID EXOR. 12/25/1837 1834-40 451 379 BOOTH BEVERLY INV. & APPR. 1/6/1834 $612.42 3/24/1834 1830-34 592 380 BOOTH BEVERLY ACCOUNT CURRENT 1834-36 BOOTH DAVID EXOR. 6/27/1836 1834-40 233 381 BOOTH BEVERLY WILL 7/30/1830 $2,000.00 12/23/1833 1830-34 569Surry County, Virginia, Will Index created by Anne Gwaltney

# SURNAME GIVEN NAMES TITLE INSTRUMENT DATE SURNAME GIVEN NAME ROLE AMOUNT RECORDED BOOK PAGE NOTES
378 BOOTH BEVERLEY ACCOUNT CURRENT 1836-37 BOOTH DAVID EXOR. 12/25/1837 1834-40 451 379 BOOTH BEVERLY INV. & APPR. 1/6/1834 $612.42 3/24/1834 1830-34 592 380 BOOTH BEVERLY ACCOUNT CURRENT 1834-36 BOOTH DAVID EXOR. 6/27/1836 1834-40 233 381 BOOTH BEVERLY WILL 7/30/1830 $2,000.00 12/23/1833 1830-34 569

genealogical quarterly, THE SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIAN, Oct. 1984, pg 42 and 43. Article titled "Unrecorded Southampton County Deeds" by L. H. Hart.

D. Dec. 13, 1781. Eustis Windham of Nottoway Parish, Southampton, to John Windham, Jr. of same---60 acres adj. Beverley Booth, Wilson Coker, Thos. Oney. Witn: Richd. Bailey, Beverely Booth, Moses Booth

D. 22 Jan. 1794. Willis Windham of S.C. to Jordan Judkins of Nottoway Parish, Southampton--70 acres adj. Moses Booth Sr.
Witn: Beverley Booth, James Johnson, Robert Booth, William Spivey

Beverly Booth moved from So'n 4 Jan 1797 Surry Co. moved to James Rae's place 4 Nov 1806


Beverly Booth: Suspect he is the father of Mazey (BOOTH) ONEY TILLOT MADDERA. Waiting for the arrival of his Beverly's will. Beverly had many official interactions with the family of James Oney including taking over his business after James's death. In the will of Robert Booth, Mazey is named as a grandchild of Robert. This usually indicates the grandchild's parent is dead. Beverly is named as a son. Since the Booth name appears in records as early as 1690's, it is possible these may be cousins instead of direct ancestors. This portion of research is on hold until we have an answer to the Lee DNA Question.
(http://home.netcom.com/~vicdlee/victorleesgenealogysite/)

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Library of Virginia Microfilm Reel #35 Surry County Order Book (23 May 1804 - 26 March 1807) pp. 1-523:

[p.399] At a Court held for Surry County, June the 24th 1806. Present. Robert M^c.Intosh, Nicholas Sebrell, John H. Cocke & Archibald Davis Gentlemen Justices.
Ordered that John Holt, Reuben Butler and William Scammell Gentlemen or any two of them do audit state and settle an additional account current of the estate of William Browne deceased, administered by Edward Faulcon, one of the executors, and to the court report stating any matter specially thought pertinent by themselves or required by any person interested to be so stated.
John Newsum admr. &c. of Robert Cocke deceased Pltff against Patrick H Adams & Jas. Simpson Defts) Motion for an award of execution on a Bond executed by the defendants to the plaintiff for the forth-coming & delivery of certain property on the day appointed for the sale thereof.
Legal notice of this motion having been proved to have been given to the defendants by the oath of John Bartle junior, and the said defendants being solemnly called and not appearing it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff have execution against the defendants for the Bond aforesaid amounting to the sum of forty five pounds five shillings and five pence half penny, And also for the Costs of this motion. But the same may be discharged by the payment of twenty two pounds twelve shillings and eight pence three farthings with interest thereon at the rate of six per centum per annum from the twenty first day of December One thousand eight hundred and five until the time of payment and the Costs. Note - Satisfaction is acknowledged for the sum of thirty dollars paid March Court 1806 in part.

Present Lemuel Bailey, & William Scammell, John Newsum and Beverly Booth Gentlemen Justices

There being a majority of the acting Magistrates present the court proceeded to the recommendations of Militia Officers and recommend as follows to wit, [p.400] James Clinch to be commissioned Lieutenant in a Company of Light Infantry attached to the 1st. Bat. of the 71st Regiment of Virginia Militia in the room of Blanks Moody who has resigned, Thomas Purkins Ensign in the same Company in the room of William Jones who has resigned, And Thomas Hunnicutt Cornet in a Troop of Cavalry in the fourth Regiment and fourth division in the room of James Jones who has resigned.
Ordered that William Spratley be appointed Surveyor of the road in Cypress Church precinct in the room of John Cockes who is discharged, and that he with the hands subject to work on the same do keep the said Road in constant lawful repair.
Ordered that George Judkins be appointed Surveyor of the Road in Galloways precinct in the room of Sampson Grantham who is discharged, and that he with the hands subject to work thereon do keep the said Road in constant lawful repair.
Absent John Newsum, Robert M^c.Intosh, William Scammell, Nicholas Sebrell & Lemuel Bailey Gent & Present Archibald Cocke Gent.
Upon the petition of Stephen Lucas for leave to open a new Road, the persons appointed to view the way proposed returned their report in these words to wit, "Agreeably to an order of the worshipful Court of Surry County hereto annexed We Edward Marks, Robert Booth, Thomas Bishop and Herman Bishop hath viewed the way proposed to open a Road from the Otterdam meeting house in the Huntington road opposite to Stephen Lucas's plantation, and we find that no inconvenience can result in consequence of opening the said Road, and believe that the publick will be much benefitted by the same" (signed) "Edward Marks, Robert Booth, Thomas Bishop, Herman Bishop" The same being read and considered it is ordered that leave be granted to open the said Road from the Otterdam meeting house to the Huntington Road, that the same compose a District to be denominated the Otterdam Meeting house Road, that Robert Booth be surveyor thereof and that he, with the male labouring tithables of himself, Stephen Lucas, Nicholas Hite, Thomas Bishop, Robert Davis, James Bishop, Jonathan Richards, and
[p.401] Abraham Freeland do keep the said Road in constant good repair.
Ordered that Littleberry Chappell be appointed Surveyor of the Road in [blank] precinct in the room of Stephen Lucas who is discharged to work thereon do keep the said Road in constant lawful repair. [The Otterdam Meeting house Road/District/Precinct?]
Ordered that Thomas G. Tillott be appointed Surveyor of the Road in [blank] precinct in the room of John Tillott who is dead, and that he with the hands subjct to work on the said Road do keep the same in constant lawful repair. [Bowing Green Precinct?]
Ordered that Augustin Carseley be appointed Surveyor of the Road in [blank] precinct in the room of James Bishop who is discharged and that he with the hands subject to work on the said Road do keep the same in constant lawful repair. [Bowling Alley Precinct?]
Ordered that William Boshaw be appointed Surveyor of the Road in Chipoax precinct in the room of James Jones who is removed, and that he with the hands subject to work thereon do keep the said Road in Constant lawful repair.
Whereas the court at their Sitting in October last omitted to include in the County Levy, assessed in that month an allowance of nine hundred and forty nine dollars for rebuilding Walls bridge before the time undertaken by John White for the said sum, by reason of which the Levy was struck at 25 cents per tithe: and Whereas the Commissioners appointed by the court do lett the rebuilding the said Bridge contracted with the said undertaker, that the sum for which the Bridge should be built, shoud be paid during the present year: It is therefore ordered by the court that the sheriff of this county do collect for each tithable person in this County the sum of sixty three cents, instead of twenty five cents, as stated in the Levy assessed in October last, that after collecting the same he pay the several allowances as stated in the said Levy, and that he retain the sum of nine hundred and forty nine dollars in hand subject to the future order of this Court.
Ordered that James Milby pay to William Bailey one dollar and six cents for two days attendance as a Witness for him against Major.
John B. Lane Complt. against Sally Lane widow and relict of John Lane decd., James S. Lane Gent. William Lane, Judkins Lane, Sally Lane, Anne Lane, Lemuel Warren & Patsey his wife, and Joseph Lane, Polley Lane and Wyatt Lane, orphans of John Lane deceased, by the said James S. Lane Gent. specially appoited to defend them in this cause, Timothy Allen, and Lucy his wife, Betsey, John and Henry Batts, children of Elizabeth Batts deceased late Elizabeth Lane by the sd. James S. Lane Defts In chancery.
By consent of the parties the Bill and Answer in this cause was this day filed and came on to be heard, on consideration had by the court it is decreed, ordered and adjudged that William Spratley, Benjamin Cockes, John Cockes and Henry Lane or any three of the do allott and set apart unto the defendant Sally Widow &c. One third part of the lands whereof the decedent John Lane died seized and possessed, as mentioned in the complainants Bill, as and for her dower for life, and that they divide the whole of the said Land, into eleven equal parts, subject to the dower aforesaid, and that they allott three parts thereof to the Complainant, one part thereof to the defendant James S. Lane Gent. one to the defendant Sally Lane, the daughter, one part to the defendant Anne Lane, one other part to the defendant Lemuel Warren and Patsey his wife in right of his said wife, one to each of the defendants Joseph, Polly and Wyatt Lane, and the remaining eleventh part equally between Timothy Allen, in right of his wife Betsey, John and Henry Batts. And that the said Commissioners make report of their proceedings herein to this court in order to a final decree in this cause.
Ordered that Caufield Seward Gent. pay to John Bartle, four dollars and twenty four cents for eight days attendance as a witness for him at the suit of Hopkins assee &c.
Edwards Butts presented in court a Commission appointing him second Leiutenant in a Troop of Cavalry in the fourth Regt. & 4th division and took the oaths prescribed by Law.

Ordered that William Spratley, John Spratley, and Hartwell Savedge, or any two of them do audit, state and settle an Account current of the estate of William Cocks deceased, administered by Benjamin and William Cockes, and to the court report stating any matter specially thought pertinent by themselves or required by any person interested to be so stated.
The Court adjourned until the court in course.
The minutes of the foregoing proceedings being read, were signed, Leml. Bailey
Truly Recorded, teste, John Faulcon Clk.

From: "Steve Irons" <medifx@cox.net >
Subject: [BOOTH] Obituary of Talmadge Booth of Longview, TX
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:53:08 -0800

Talmadge Booth died last year and I received his obituary recently from his
wife Frances which I have summarized below. He was my genealogical mentor,
my 2nd cousin (twice removed) and an extraordinary man. We are both related
to Rev. War vet Beverley Booth of Surry Co., VA. His son Robert went to
Troup Co., GA in the 1830's then Roberts's son Robert Louis came to Upshur
Co., TX in the 1840's. My ancestor is Robert Louis's son, and Confederate
vet James Robert Louis Booth and Talmadge is related to JRL's brother Willis
Early Booth. If there are any cousins out there I would like to hear from
you.



Obituary - Longview (TX) News Journal, Sunday January 29, 2006



Talmadge Early Booth passed from this life into his eternal rest on Friday,
January 27, 2006, at Good Shepherd Medical Center, Longview, Texas.

He was born December 16, 1929, in Longview, Texas, to James Willis Booth and
Gladys Laressa Adams Booth, both members of pioneer families of Gregg
County.

Talmadge was a 1946 graduate of Longview High School and received his
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Cox School of Business,
Southern Methodist University, in 1950. He established the Longview
Insurance Agency, later Booth Insurance Agency, in June 1950, and received
the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) designation, the highest
earned designation in property and casualty insurance.

He served in the Marine Corps. Reserve 1948-1950 and the Naval Air Corps.
Reserve 1950-1954.

He married Frances Jo Birdwell in 1951. They had four children: Victoria
Lynn, Robert Early, Stuart Lee, and Leanne Elizabeth. Frances preceded him
in death in 1981. On April 15, 1983, Talmadge married Frances Monigold
Liston.

He enjoyed many interests including music, dancing, photography, genealogy,
coin-collecting and hybridizing day lilies.

Talmadge was a member of the First United Methodist Church and formerly
served on the administrative board and was a charter member of the Gregg
County Historical Museum. He was a member of Kappa alpha and a member of
the Golden Mustang Club at SMU. He was a Mason with the Longview Lodge No.
404, member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, the General society of the
War of 1812, the Sons of Confederate Veterans and listed in the Hereditary
Register of the United States of America 1973.

Upon Talmadge's retirement in 1994, he formed the East Texas Chapter of the
Sons of the American Revolution, tracing his ancestry back to Col. John
Hamilton McNairy and Gen. John Hamilton. He also did genealogical work for
applications of many new SAR members resulting in his receiving the Florence
Kendall Award, the top national honor for recruiting. The Patriot Medal was
given to him by the Texas Society of SAR by vote of fellow members. The
sons of the American Revolution awarded him their National Medal for
Community Service.

Survivors include his wife Frances Liston Booth; children, Victoria Bingham
of Ward, CO, Robert Booth and wife Terrie, of Dallas, Stuart Lee Booth and
wife Hollie, of Longview, Leanne McCarty and husband Dan, of Plano, and
stepson, Thomas "Pat" Liston and wife, 10 grandchildren, 1 great grandson,
brother Dr, James Willis Booth, Jr. and wife Kitty.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Edwin and infant
Horace; and sister Mary Elizabeth.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Monday January 30, 2006 at First United
Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Longview,
Texas.







Steve Irons

Ph: 800.963.3439

Birth:
Both Robert Booth, Senior and Junior lived in the area of the Lightwood Swamp
and Corrowaugh Swamp lived in this area for a long time. Beverly Booth was
also born in this area. It should be noted that the Lightwood Swamp extends
into Sussex County also.

email:
3. G,G,G grandfather's name: Beverly Booth: born 1752 in Nottoway Parish,
Southampton County, Virginia (moved to Surry County, Virignia, 1794);
occupation, Baptist preacher and planter, Virginia Militianman -
Revolutionary War Record at Nathional Archives; first wife: Elizabeth
(Cocke - Cocke is believed to be the last name since acres of land left out
of estate of Samuel Cocke): wife's name, Elizabeth, shown on deed record up
to May 30, 1804; children by Elizabeth; Robert Booth (V), born March 14,
1773, in Southampton Co., Virginia; died September 8, 1863; married Rebecca
Sheffield on September 29, 1810; David Booth, born about 1776 in
Southampton Co., Virginia; married Susanna Sorsby on January 27, 1802;
Masey Booth, born about 1778 in Southampton Co., Virginia; married a
Maddera; Matthew Booth, born about 1782 in Southampton Co., Virginia;
married Rebekah Johnson on August 7, 1815; Mark Booth, born about 1788 in
Southampton Co., Virginia; married Rebbecca D. Watkins on November 14,
1809; Susannah Booth, born about 1790 in Southampton Co., Virginia; married
a Williams; Sarah Booth, born about 1792 in Southampton Co., Virginia;
married Milby; Samuel Booth, born about 1795 in Surry Co., Virginia; died,
1876; married Sarah (Sally) Ellis on December 23, 1816; BEVERLEY'S second
wife's name; Mary Cornwell, born July 21, 1781; died July 2, 1855; married
Beverly Booth on January 25, 1819; children by Mary Cornwell; Mary Ellis
Booth, born about 1820 in Surry County, Virginia; married John C. Rogers.

Religion:
From: "Gene . Harris" <echarris@visi.net >
Subject: [BOOTH-L] Beverly Booth of Surry County
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 00:21:25 -0400
To interested cousins:
This information just ecame availble today via a very nice gentleman in Virginia that is doing research
of baptist ministers. He is further researching cemetaries in Virginia that may well be lost to records,
without his intervention. more to follow as it becomes available.
Information Gathered from the Virginia Baptist Historical Society 4-12-99:
Beverley Booth became a Baptist through the preaching of John
Meglamre/McGlamre and was baptized by Meglamre into Raccoon Swamp Church (now
Antioch Church), Sussex County. The date of his baptism is uncertain; the
church minutes do not specify it, but I am suggesting that it might have
occurred about 1776.
Booth was licensed to preach in 1779.
I am also suggesting that Booth might have been associated with Raccoon
Swamp's branch at Seacock in Sussex County and that when Seacock branch was
constituted as Seacock Church (now Elam Church) in 1787 he might have
continued that association. Why? Because Booth's name is shown as directing
Seacock Church in 1789/1790.
I am also suggesting that Booth probably "planted" Otterdam Church
(afterwards Brandon Church, and later Cabin Point Church), in Surry County in
1791. He was ordained as a minister in 1791 and served as minister of
Otterdam Church from 1791-1833.
You already know that he moved to Surry County in 1794.
Booth also served as minister of Cypress Swamp Church in Surry County in 1818
and from 1824-1825. He further served as the assistant clerk of Portsmouth
Baptist Association.
Please notice that you were correct in pointing out the very old Baptist
church near Cabin Point. It was, in fact, the final home of Otterdam Church
and became extinct about 1868.

Religion:
Neck of Virginia . . . Sappony and Seacock in Sussex extended to me a call, also Meherrm in Southampton, where old Brother Robert Murrell lived and labored for many years, succeeded by Hardy Cobb. I found it in a very feeble and declining condition, the house of worship going to decay. The church at Seacock was not only without a house to keep them dry, but the church was about extinct. The people of the world said if I would consent to preach for them they would
sirable site. Lemuel Bain proffered the land, the people went to work and soon built a house near the spot where Elam now stands\emdash changed its name after its removal from Seacock to Elam by the suggestion of Brother Beverly Booth, of Surry. I held meeting from house to house; in most instances none of the family were professors. The result was a glorious revival extending in different sections, numbering about ninety-five conversions. Brother James L. Gwathmey, who was missionary in our bounds, held a series of meetings near what was then called Cotton's Springs. ... The result was a number, in addition to those converted at Elam, determined to build a house of worship and constituted a church now called Newvillc. . . . Owing to declining health I was forced to resign in favor of Elder Caleb C. Gordon. . . . Paralytic stroke, both sides, after baptizing seventy-two persons on a hot July day. I baptized about 1,400 persons, assisted in constituting several

Military:
From: Virginia Revolutionary Pension Applications, Volume 8, Pg. 49/50 by Dorman: 24 Sep 1832....Surry County, Va. Beverly Booth of said county, aged 80. Oct 1776....Entered the Virginia Militia, in Southampton County, in the Regiment of Col. Benjamin Blunt and marched to Norfolk. Served more than six weeks Mar 1777....Same unit and marched to Portsmouth. Served eight weeks. May 1778....Marched under Capt. Lewis to South Quay, in Nansemond County, and acted under the order of Col. Parker and Gen. Muhlenburg and served more than six weeks. Mar 1779....Marched under Capt. Joyner to the above area again for 6 weeks. Apr 1780...Marched under the above officer from Simond's old field in Southampton to South Quay and served more than 6 weeks. Mar 1781....Marched under Capt. Kello and Col. Blunt through Isle of Wight county and joined the army at Tine's. He marched up the James River and took part in the battle of Petersburg (April 1781). Served more than 10 weeks. Sep 1781....Marched under Capt. Vick to Norfolk and served under Col. Parker and remained in the area until after the surrender of Lord Cornwallis and was soon after discharged. Served seven weeks.
Beverly Booth was placed on the Virginia pension rolls for the above military service, under the Act of 1832, and was paid $40 per annum. Certificate 4456 was issued on 4 Feb 1833. His widow, Mary Booth, was placed on the Richmond pension rolls at $40 per annum, under the (Act of 1853) was issued June 2, 1854 (Cert, 4456).
In addition bounty land (warrant 28655) was issued for 160 acres on June 2, 1856 and was returned because she had died. Duplicate was issued Sep 24, 1859. Unknown at this time what happened to this land or the duplicate land warrant.

National Archives (W25, 267, BLWT. 28655-160-55) Served in Revolutionary War. Pension List 4456 (received pension for services as Va. Militiaman)

Religion:
Converted to the Baptist Religion on Dec 21st, 1776

Article on Beverly
Morris' my home. Under his hospitable roof I was kindly treated, especially by his kind wife during a long spell of sickness. The churches of Pungo (now Oak Grove) and Muddy Creek called for my ordination. I was solemnly ordained to the ministry by Elders Samuel Brown and Smith Sherwood, June 12, 1830, serving some two years or more as the pastor of said churches. … After the death of Elder Nathaniel Chambliss and removal of Elder Jeremiah B. Jeter to the Northern Neck of Virginia … Sappony and Seacock in Sus-sex extended to me a call, also Meherrin in Southampton, where old Brother Robert Murrell lived and labored for many years, succeeded by Hardy Cobb. I found it in a very feeble and declining condition, the house of worship going to decay. The church at Seacock was not only without a house to keep them dry, but the church was about extinct. The people of the world said if I would consent to preach for them they would furnish money and build a meetinghouse on a more desirable site. Lemuel Bain proffered the land, the people went to work and soon built a house near the spot where Elam now stands - changed its name after its removal from Seacock to Elam by the suggestion of Brother Beverly Booth, of Surry. I held meeting from house to house; in most instances none of the family were professors. The result was a glorious revival extending in different sections, numbering about ninety-five conversions. Brother James L. Gwathmey, who was missionary in our bounds, held a series of meetings near what was then called Cotton's Springs. … The result was a number, in addition to those converted at Elam, determined to build a house of worship and constituted a church now called Newville. … Owing to declining health I was forced to resign in favor of Elder Caleb C. Gordon. … Paralytic stroke, both sides, after baptizing seventy-two persons on a hot July day. I baptized about 1,400 persons, assisted in constituting several churches and ordaining several ministers and deacons. … A second stroke of paralysis prostrated me, al-most destroying my nervous system. The erysipelas in my left leg from hip to knee followed, causing the flesh to slough off, attended with lockjaw, the most excruciating pain endured by man to live; indeed, my physician said but for my strong faith I could not have endured such pain … The doctor told me I was the second person he had ever read of or known of to recover; he graduated in medicine in France. … My delicate situation was such my friends advised me to desist from public speaking. … I gave the prime of my life to the churches and to the public, not exacting remuneration. I told them that I could live without being charge-able to them, advising them to give all they could to other objects. … I married Mary C. Atkinson, in 1832, who is the mother of seventeen children, eleven living. Two sons were killed near Richmond in 1862."

Baptism:
Beverly Booth was converted to the Baptist faith on Dec 21, 177_

Land:
THE SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIAN
Volume 3 October 1984 Number 1

D. Dec. 13,1781. Eustis Windham of Not. P. So'n. to John
Windham, Jr. of same L5OOO 60 acres adj. Beverley Booth,
VJilson Coker, Thos . Oney.
Witn: Richd. Bailey, Beverley Booth, Moses Booth.
Receipt D. Dec. 13,1781. Witn: Richd. Bailey, Beverley Booth.
Docket: Dec. I78I by 2 witness. Rec'd. 6/8 in part for
recording this deed.

Occupation:
Beverly was Sheriff as of 8/15/1815 and until the end of 1816

AGED INHABITANTS OF SURRY COUNTY,1816 From Richmond Enquirer, October 30, 1816.
"Longevity"
We have been favored by a gentleman of the county of Surry with a list of the long-livers in that county. One is astonished at the number of old persons found in one county...and disposed to think, that in point of health, the upper Country is not so much superior to the lower Country, as has been supposed:
Richard Drury,a hearty man celebrated his birth 1816, aged91 Nat Sebrel,died in the fall of 1815,92 James Seaward,died in 1814,93 Hartwell Hart,died 1815,92 Obediah Pyland,died 1815,72 Lewis Pulley,works in his field and goes to court,82 Wm. Bailey,affected with the palsy, but killed a buck, 181581 Ben. Putney,walked in 1816 to Warren C'ty N.C. And back85 Brett Seward,supports a family by labor65 George Biven,a hearty athletic man65 The Rev. N. Berriman,preaches at least 3 times a week67 Jo. Barham,afflicted with rheumatism, but in good spirits66 His wife,63 Beverly Booth,Sheriff of Surry, and attends to the business68 Ben. Bell,attends to his business73 Richard Ellis,attends Court and to other business68 Sampson Grantham,a powerful, active man64 Henry Gray,quite a boy in mind and action66 His sister,in the house with him80 James Judkins,a hearty man65 John Slade [and] William Slade,wheel and cart-wrights, following their trade, and will do a good day's work75, 81 Nathan Jones,well known for his vivacity and activity70 Jesse Moore,an old soldier, and supports a family, and married in 1814.72 John Wren,a hearty man.63 His wife,69 Thomas Lane,a hearty man.64 Dick Thomas,ditto.76 Charity Judkins,81 Rebecca Smith,71 Lucy Ellis,65 Mrs. Norris,walked 15 miles in the afternoon to see her son, 181692 Martha Clark,92 Amy Munroe,88 Mrs. Marsden,75 Sally Lane,66 D. Simpson,62 Pathy [Faithy] Barham,72 Polly Cox,75 Celia Davis,75 Mrs. Kearnes,weaves cloth every day.75 Martha Thomas,72 Joe Hollaman,who lives 1/4 of a mile out of this county and in the Isle of Wight.92 Rebecca Thompson,wife of old Second, who died at 80.79 Horman bishop,died in 1815.88 Elizabeth M'Guriman,65 Ann Duel,70 Mrs. McIntosh,63 Mrs. Scammel,68 Rebecca Richards,65 Johnathan Richards,supports himself by ditching.70 Thomas Pyland,64 Thomas Emery,84 Mr. James,66 Mr. Reggin,75 Mr. Willliford,75 Averaging, of course, nearly 74 years. Round.4124 Submitted by Virginius Hall.

Pension:
Pension allowed on 9/24/1832 and he died 11/22/1833 and was listed as Reverand Beverly Booth. Pension app stated he was married 2/4/1819 in surry County.

Will:
On file in Surry or Sussex Courthouse

Record 4 out of 10     
Title      Link Booth, Beverly.
Publication      1834
Gen. note      Part of index to Surry County Wills and Administrations (1652 - 1850)
Note      Surry Co. Wills Etc. 6, p. 592-594
Subject - Personal      LinkBooth, Beverly.
Subject -Geographic      LinkSurry County (Va.)
Genre/Form      LinkEstate inventories.
Added Title      LinkVirginia wills and administrations.

Buried:
1834:
David Booth bought a 3/4 acre graveyard that is surrounded by land Mary Booth owns. Mary Booths 150 acres of land adjoins that of her son, Samuel Booth and it is very likely that David Booth purchased the graveyard in which his father, Rev. Beverly Booth, had been buried the preceding year. (from Francis Richardson to Jean Johnson, 2/12/1997).

Beverly married COCKE Elizabeth in 1771 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Elizabeth (daughter of COCKE Samuel and NORRIS Mrs. Ritter) was born about 1755; died on 15 Feb 1818. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beverly married CORNWALL Mary Presson on 4 Feb 1819 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Mary (daughter of PRESSON Tomer and PRESSON Elizabeth ??) was born on 21 Jul 1781; died on 2 Jul 1855 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• email: From Terri Jensen
• Occupation: Troup County, GA.; Judge
• Reference Number: 416
• Religion: Baptist Preacher
• County Records: 1799, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Personal Property
• Residence: 1860, Mountville, Troup, Georgia, USA

Notes:

Dtd: 4 Jun 90 Letter received from Edwin R. Booth P. O. Box 907 Longview, Tx 75601 (214) 753-3004 home 757-3131 Edwin R. Booth Ins Agency (retired) Home Address: 106 Betty Dr. Songview (??), Tx on August 20, 1973: He received the family geneology and he is Talmadge Booth's brother, Edwin. He is compliling a book of the booth family. 'Our great, great, grandfather, Robert Booth (brother of your great great grandfather, Col. Samuel Booth, of Snow Hill Plantation, left Surry County in 1814 and settled in Troup County, Georgia Then one of his sons left Georgia in 1853 and settled in the Piney Woods section of East Texas, where our family has been ever since.' Robert moved to Georgia by way of Edenton, NC, where he lived for a time (ltr from Doris Jean Johnson). Doris Jean lives across from Snow Hill, which is part of the original plantation. Edwin says that Troup County, Georgia and their part of East Texas is almost a reproduction of the Snow Hill area. Book was to be published in 1974. Baptist Preacher, planter. found 12-5-02 On Wed Jul 9 1997 this was posted: BOOTH, Robert with his wife Rebecca SHEFFIELD and son Robert Louis Booth came to Greene Co. in late 1811 or early 1812 from Surry Co., VA. They had daughters Adaline (1812), Antinett (1815), Amanda (1817), Mary (1819), and Cynthia (1829), all born in Greene Co. Robert is listed in the 1820 Census. They left in 1832 when both Robert and Robert Louis were apparently awarded 40 acres during the 'Gold Lottery of 1832' in Troup Co., GA.

Booth, Robert with his wife Rebecca Sheffield and son Robert Louis Booth came to Greene County, Va., in late 1811 or 1812 from Surry County, Virginia. They had daughters Adaline (1812), Antinett (1815), Mary (1819), and Cynthia (1829) all borne in Green County, Virginia. Robert is listed in the 1820 census. They left in 1832 when both Robert and Robert Louis were awarded 40 acres during the "Gold Lottery of 1832" in Troupe County, GA.

(via email from Steve Irons (cirons@ix.netcom.com) on July 9th, 1997)


In the 1820 census records for Greene County, Georgia there is a Beverly Booth listed on page 228 and Robert Booth on page 226. They are both in Capt Grigorys District. Robert Booth is still in Greene Co., GA in the 1830 census but Beverly is not ... Robyn (davidh9066@aol.com)

Look at the extract of the page of Beverly Booth's Bible that I have attached. He says that his son Robert returned to GA on 20 Feb 1818. (page: Births26)

Family Notes on Marriage with Phebe:
Title: Notes
Text:
6 Feb 1818 my son Robert arrived at my home from GA
My wife d. 15 Feb. 1818 aged 61 years.
Family Bible: http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/BibleII/37939/0007.tif
My son Robert set out from my house to return to GA Feb 20, 1818 - Booth Family Bible: http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/BibleII/37939/0026.tif

Beverly Booth besides his church responsibilities was Sheriff of Surry co. 1814- 1815.Robert Booth his first son was also a preacher.He moved from Surry co. VA in 1813 to Greene co., GA. Elton & Terri on your records you refer to him as Robert Booth (V). His first wife was Phebe Johnson m 22 Oct 1792 d 1807 Surry co. Phebe's children by Robert (V) were Beverly c 1800, Permelia(Pamely Ann) c 1803 had Rev Beverly Booth's Bible, Hiram Booth c 1805.They were all born in Surry co.VA. Robert's second wife was Rebecca Sheffield b 5 Mar 1790 m 29 Sep 1810 Surry Cty VA. Robert's 1st child by Rebecca was Robert Louis Booth usually listed on documents as Robert L. Booth. He was born 7 Jul 1811 Surry co. VA.They moved to Greene co., GA in 1813. Their next child was Adaline b 7 Apr 1813 in Greene co. GA, followed by Antinett, c 1817, then Amanda c 1820, then Mary c 1823, then Cynthia 15 Aug 1829. Cynthia was buried in my hometown, Longview, TX on 17 Apr 1912. The Robert L. Booth previously mentioned became a Baptist Preacher like his father & Grandfather. I have the the Bible of Robert L. dated 1842.I also have the Marriage info on the nine children previously mentioned by the two wives of Robert Booth (V) This family moved to Lagrange, Troup co., GA in 1831.

Chancery Records Index
Close Case Details
Locality Index Number Original Case Number
SOUTHAMPTON CO 1808-032 199
Plaintiff(s) Defendant(s)
HENRY SMITH
ROBERT BOOTH
JAMES JONES
JOHN JONES

Surname(s)
BOOTH
JONES
SMITH

Wills Plat?
NO
Format
LVA Microfilm Reel Number Local Reel Number Image Number
404 729 887

email:
4. G,G, grandfather's name: Robert Booth (VI): born March 14, 1773 in
Southampton County, Virginia; died September 8, 1863; resided, Surry
County, Virginia, Southampton County, Virginia, Green County, Georgia,
LeGrange, Georgia; Big Spring Community (nine mniles SE of LaGrange,
Georgia); occupation, Baptist preacher and planter; married: first wife
Phebe Johnson, October 22, 1792; children by Phebe Johnson, Beverly Booth,
born about 1806 in Surry County, Virginia: Permelia Booth, born about 1803
in Surry County, VIrginia; married Bledsoe, Hiram Booth, born about 1805 in
Surry County, Virginia; second wife's name: Rebecca Sheffield, born March
5, 1790; died December 28, 1865 in the Big Spring Community, Georgia;
children by Rebecca; Robert L. Booth, born July 7, 1811 in Surry County,
Virginia; died july 7, 1882; married Susan A. Jones on October 28, 1834:
Adaline Booth, born April 7, 1813 in Green County, Georgia, married Lane;
Antinett Booth, born in Green County, Georgia, married Allen C. Ramsey;
Amanda Booth, born in Green County, Georgia, marrie dEddie Burt; Mary
Booth, born in Green County Georgia, married Bennett H. Gates on April 24,
1845; Cyntia Booth, born in Green County Georgia on August 15, 1829, died
April 17, 1912, married jmaes A. Lane on January 21, 1859.

From Talmadge booth papers

Occupation:
In the obit in the Christian Index he was listed as a Judge

Religion:
From: <TalmadgeEB@aol.com >
Subject: [BOOTH-L] Rev.Beverly Booth & his 1st son Robert Booth b 14 Mar 1773
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 02:21:58 EDT

Hi Couisins: I've been arounrd since 1950 doing genealogy on Beverly booth &
his line .The first person to join a hereditary Society on the Rev War
service of Reverend Beverly Booth was my son Robert Early Booth.I did the
papers for him to join The CAR( Children of the American Rev.) John Frederick
Dorman was the Registrar. for the CAR This established the line for the SAR
to take aps & later the DAR. My son, Robert is A world class Architech today
& is responsible for the Dominion Tower at Norfolk,VA. Rev. Beverly Booth
besides his church responsibilities was Sheriff of Surry co. 1814-1815.Robert
Booth his first son was also a preacher.He moved from Surry co. VA in 1813
to Greene co., GA . Elton & Terri on your records you refer to him as Robert
Booth (V). His first wife was Phebe Johnson m 22 Oct 1792 d 1807 Surry co.
Phebe"s children by Robert (V) were Beverly c 1800, Permelia(Pamely Ann) c
1803 had Rev Beverly Booth's Bible, Hiram Booth c 1805.They were all born
in Surry co.VA. Robert"s second wife was Rebecca Sheffield b 5 Mar 1790 m
29 Sep 1810 Surry co.VA. Robert"s ist child by Rebecca was Robert Louis
Booth usually listed on documents as Robert L. Booth. He was born 7 Jul
1811 Surry co. VA.They moved to Greene co., GA in 1813. Their next child was
Adaline b 7 Apr 1813 in Greene co. GA, followed by Antinett, c 1817, then
Amanda c 1820, then Mary c 1823, then Cynthia 15 Aug 1829. Cynthia was
buried in my hometown, Longview, TX on 17 Apr 1912. The Robert L. Booth
previously mentioned became a Baptist Preacher like his father &
Grandfather. I have the the Bible of Robert L. dated 1842.I also have the
Marriage info on the nine children previously mentioned by the two wives of
Robert Booth (V) This family moved to Lagrange, Troup co., GA in 1831. My
proven Booth lines go to two generations past Rev Beverly Booth which I
proved some years ago when I visited Va in the late 50"s & early
60's.Attention Gene Harris Tell Dr.Harry Snead hello & thanks again for the
books he gave me yrs. ago.I have a old picture of Snow Hill before the
restoration by Sumpter Priddy. I would like a picture of how snowhill looks
now & a closeup of Beverly's tombstone.I would be glad to pay someone for
their help. Their was no tombstone when was there.
Best regards to all, Talmadge Booth, 1703 Wood
Place, Longview, TX 75601-4033

"1. Great, great, great, great Grandfather's name: Robert Booth; born about
1690, resided Nottoway Parish, Southampton County, Virginia, homestead near
Lightwood Swamp; occupation, planter; will made and recorded 1757; died,
1759; children (range in order of will listing), Arthur Booth, will made
1769, died 1770; Robert Booth (IV), will made 1773, died 1777; Shelly
Booth, will made 1771, died 1771; Moses Booth (Sr.) died 1794; Faith Booth;
Saray Booth
2. G,G,G,G grandfather's name: Robert Booth (IV) resided Nottoway Paish,
Southampton County, VA; died 1777; will made, 1773, married Sarah Baily
(Bayley); her father, William Bailey; occupation, planter; children,
Beverly Booth; born 1752 in Southampton, Virginia; died November 23, 1833,
Surry County, Va; married Elizabeth (Coke); Moses Booth (Jr), born about
17534; Elizabeth; born about 1757; married Howell Jones, December 15, 1783;
Lucy Booth; born about 1759; married John Sykes.
3. G,G,G grandfather's name: Beverly Booth: born 1752 in Nottoway Parish,
Southampton County, Virginia (moved to Surry County, Virignia, 1794);
occupation, Baptist preacher and planter, Virginia Militianman -
Revolutionary War Record at Nathional Archives; first wife: Elizabeth
(Cocke - Cocke is believed to be the last name since acres of land left out
of estate of Samuel Cocke): wife's name, Elizabeth, shown on deed record up
to May 30, 1804; children by Elizabeth; Robert Booth (V), born March 14,
1773, in Southampton Co., Virginia; died September 8, 1863; married Rebecca
Sheffield on September 29, 1810; David Booth, born about 1776 in
Southampton Co., Virginia; married Susanna Sorsby on January 27, 1802;
Masey Booth, born about 1778 in Southampton Co., Virginia; married a
Maddera; Matthew Booth, born about 1782 in Southampton Co., Virginia;
married Rebekah Johnson on August 7, 1815; Mark Booth, born about 1788 in
Southampton Co., Virginia; married Rebbecca D. Watkins on November 14,
1809; Susannah Booth, born about 1790 in Southampton Co., Virginia; married
a Williams; Sarah Booth, born about 1792 in Southampton Co., Virginia;
married Milby; Samuel Booth, born about 1795 in Surry Co., Virginia; died,
1876; married Sarah (Sally) Ellis on December 23, 1816; BEVERLEY'S second
wife's name; Mary Cornwell, born July 21, 1781; died July 2, 1855; married
Beverly Booth on January 25, 1819; children by Mary Cornwell; Mary Ellis
Booth, born about 1820 in Surry County, Virginia; married John C. Rogers.
[I think I have this messed up on the webpage, so if you check it out, let
me know]
4. G,G, grandfather's name: Robert Booth (VI): born March 14, 1773 in
Southampton County, Virginia; died September 8, 1863; resided, Surry
County, Virginia, Southampton County, Virginia, Green County, Georgia,
LeGrange, Georgia; Big Spring Community (nine mniles SE of LaGrange,
Georgia); occupation, Baptist preacher and planter; married: first wife
Phebe Johnson, October 22, 1792; children by Phebe Johnson, Beverly Booth,
born about 1806 in Surry County, Virginia: Permelia Booth, born about 1803
in Surry County, VIrginia; married Bledsoe, Hiram Booth, born about 1805 in
Surry County, Virginia; second wife's name: Rebecca Sheffield, born March
5, 1790; died December 28, 1865 in the Big Spring Community, Georgia;
children by Rebecca; Robert L. Booth, born July 7, 1811 in Surry County,
Virginia; died july 7, 1882; married Susan A. Jones on October 28, 1834:
Adaline Booth, born April 7, 1813 in Green County, Georgia, married Lane;
Antinett Booth, born in Green County, Georgia, married Allen C. Ramsey;
Amanda Booth, born in Green County, Georgia, marrie dEddie Burt; Mary
Booth, born in Green County Georgia, married Bennett H. Gates on April 24,
1845; Cyntia Booth, born in Green County Georgia on August 15, 1829, died
April 17, 1912, married jmaes A. Lane on January 21, 1859.
5. G,Grandfather's name: Robert L. Booth; born July 7, 1811 in Surry
County, VA; resided, LaGrange, Georgia and Old Diana, Texas; died, June 7,
1882, in Old Diana, Texas; buried, Walnut Hill Cemetery, Old Diana, Texas
occupation, farmer; married Susan A. Jones on October 28, 1834; she was
born September 1, 1819 in Georgia, died September 8, 1870 in Old Diana,
Texas; buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery; children: James R.L. Booth, born
September 2, 1836 in LaGrange, Troup County, GEorgia, married Frances A.
Brown on April 12, 1866; Julius C.B. Booth, born May 10, 1838 in LaGrange,
Troup Co., Georgia; died on July 21, 1864; Sheppard Walter Booth, born
October 5, 1841 in LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia; died May 17, 1918, married
Horace Campbell on August 12, 1862; Sarah Amanda Booth, born November 20,
1846 in LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia, married Thomas F. McKissack on
December 2, 1868; Willis Early Booth, born on January 27, 1851 in LeGrange,
Troup Co., Georgia; died September 6, 1915; married Woddie C. Woods on
November 6, 1886; Rebecca Frances Booth, born December 13, 1856, in Old
Diana, Upshur Co., Texas, married J.D. Frederick on December 18, 1872

Morris' my home. Under his hospitable roof I was kindly treated, especially by his kind wife during a long spell of sickness. The churches of Pungo (now Oak Grove) and Muddy Creek called for my ordination. I was solemnly ordained to the ministry by Elders Samuel Brown and Smith Sherwood, June 12, 1830, serving some two years or more as the pastor of said churches. … After the death of Elder Nathaniel Chambliss and removal of Elder Jeremiah B. Jeter to the Northern Neck of Virginia … Sappony and Seacock in Sus-sex extended to me a call, also Meherrin in Southampton, where old Brother Robert Murrell lived and labored for many years, succeeded by Hardy Cobb. I found it in a very feeble and declining condition, the house of worship going to decay. The church at Seacock was not only without a house to keep them dry, but the church was about extinct. The people of the world said if I would consent to preach for them they would furnish money and build a meetinghouse on a more desirable site. Lemuel Bain proffered the land, the people went to work and soon built a house near the spot where Elam now stands - changed its name after its removal from Seacock to Elam by the suggestion of Brother Beverly Booth, of Surry. I held meeting from house to house; in most instances none of the family were professors. The result was a glorious revival extending in different sections, numbering about ninety-five conversions. Brother James L. Gwathmey, who was missionary in our bounds, held a series of meetings near what was then called Cotton's Springs. … The result was a number, in addition to those converted at Elam, determined to build a house of worship and constituted a church now called Newville. … Owing to declining health I was forced to resign in favor of Elder Caleb C. Gordon. … Paralytic stroke, both sides, after baptizing seventy-two persons on a hot July day. I baptized about 1,400 persons, assisted in constituting several churches and ordaining several ministers and deacons. … A second stroke of paralysis prostrated me, al-most destroying my nervous system. The erysipelas in my left leg from hip to knee followed, causing the flesh to slough off, attended with lockjaw, the most excruciating pain endured by man to live; indeed, my physician said but for my strong faith I could not have endured such pain … The doctor told me I was the second person he had ever read of or known of to recover; he graduated in medicine in France. … My delicate situation was such my friends advised me to desist from public speaking. … I gave the prime of my life to the churches and to the public, not exacting remuneration. I told them that I could live without being charge-able to them, advising them to give all they could to other objects. … I married Mary C. Atkinson, in 1832, who is the mother of seventeen children, eleven living. Two sons were killed near Richmond in 1862."

County Records:
Nmbr Whites above 16 = 2; Black's over 16 = 10; Blacks above 12 or under 10 = 2;
Horses = 5; Amt of Tax = 33/88

Ref 1799 Surry Personal Property Tax records

Robert married JOHNSON Phebe on 25 Oct 1792. Phebe died on 16 Oct 1808. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married SHEFFIELD Rebecca on 29 Sep 1810 in Nottoway Parrish, Southampton County, VA. Rebecca was born on 5 Mar 1790; died on 28 Dec 1865 in Big Springs Community (Troupe Cty), GA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Mazey
• Reference Number: 420

Notes:

BOOTH BIBLE SHOWS MARRIED TO JAMES ONEY.

(http://home.netcom.com/~vicdlee/victorleesgenealogysite): James Oney and Masey (Booth) Oney Tillot Maddera:James Oney(b. by 1774 Southampton Co. VA. d. 4 Oct 1801-27 Oc t1801 Surry Co. VA) m. by 1795 Southampton Co. VA Mazey (BOOTH) ONEY TILLOT MADDERA(b. by 1777? VA d. 17 Jul 1854 Bedford Co. VA). A Deed and a Will have been forwarded to me which 99% proves James ONEY was the son of Thomas ONEY. Thomas being the son of Leonard ONEY. This portion of research is on hold until we have an answer to the Lee DNA Question.
Beverly Booth: Suspect he is the father of Mazey (BOOTH) ONEY TILLOT MADDERA. Waiting for the arrival of his Beverly's will. Beverly had many official interactions with the family of James Oney including taking over his business after James's death. In the will of Robert Booth, Mazey is named as a grandchild of Robert. This usually indicates the grandchild's parent is dead. Beverly is named as a son. Since the Booth name appears in records as early as 1690's, it is possible these may be cousins instead of direct ancestors. This portion of research is on hold until we have an answer to the Lee DNA Question.

Family/Spouse: ONEY James. James (son of ONEY Thomas) was born in by 1774 in Southampton Co., VA.; died on 6 Oct 1801 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Masey married TILLOTT Thomas G. on 18 Feb 1804 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Thomas and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Masey married MADDERA William on 25 Feb 1812 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. William and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 417
• Political Office: 1836, Surry County, VA; County Corresponding Committee
• Census: 1850, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; 1850 census
• Real Estate: 1850, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Value $5000

Notes:

See comments under wife #1 (422) 2nd wedding was performed by Beverly Booth and surety by Wyatt Lane.

Will: From his Grandfather Robert's will:

Will: I give and bequeath to my grandson David Booth one negro girl named Cherry to him his heirs & assigns forever.


This mornings column by Virginia Rollings in Daily Press mentions these names which are of interest to us: Agnes Booth born in 1821, daughter of David Booth and his wife, Ann Holloway. Also mentions Beverly Booth living on Queens Creek before 1638.

Agnes Booth, born in 1821, mother of Edward Evans Spratley, was the daughter of David Booth and his wife, Ann Holloway. Beverly Booth was living on Queens Creek before 1638. Holloways received land grants in Isle of Wight, York, the Eastern Shore and Surry. John Holloway received an addition, in 1642, to his lands in Northampton County. York County land attracted hundreds of Eastern Shore fishermen and farmers after the Revolution, when some Tories moved away. Spratley Quaker ancestors with birth, marriage, and death dates are in Vol. VI of William Wade Hinshaw's Quaker records.

Poss war 1812 and Virginia Militia

Political Office:
County Corresponding Committees Nominated by the Van Buren Convention held in the Capitol Richmond, 11th Jan., 1836.

The following gentlemen, who compose the Republican Corresponding Committee for the county of Surry will please remember that a full meeting of the members is respectfully requested to meet at the court-house,
the fourth Monday in this month, (being court day):

Wm. E. B. Ruffin, Philip Smith, Wm. H. Edwards, Walter S. Booth, James S. Clark, James D. Edwards, Drury Stith, Wm. E. Bailey, Edwain White, John Spratley, Thomas Ruffin, David Booth, Saml. Booth, Amos Sledge, David Hargrave, Edwin T. Spratley, Patrick H. Bilbro and Arch'd Davis
Richard H. Edwards, chairman.

Census:
the 1850 census shows that David Booth was 73 yoa and listed his occupation as farmer. There is also an Ann Booth (age 58) living on the farm. Also listed is an Elizabeth Womble (?spelling) age 72 living on the farm

David married SORSBY Susanna on 11 Feb 1802 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Susanna (daughter of SORSBY Stephen and SORSBY Mrs. --FNU--) was born on 19 Jul 1783; died on 28 Oct 1816; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married HOLLEMAN Ann on 10 Feb 1820 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Ann was born about 1792; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 996

Notes:

Chancery Records Index

LocalityIndex NumberOriginal Case Number SOUTHAMPTON CO 1843-002 15 Plaintiff(s)Defendant(s) ADMR OF LEWIS N BRANCH JOHN H BOOTH ADMR ETC ADMR OF LEWIS N BRANCH ETC Surname(s) BOOTH BRANCH HANCOCK HILL POND PRETLOW ROLLINGS WillsPlat? NO
Format LVA Microfilm Reel Number Local Reel Number Image Number
434 759 387

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 423

Notes:

Married- On Jan. 22, 1833 by Rev. E. L. Magoon, William A. Walters, to Miss Susanna S. Booth, all of Richmond. (p. 2, c. 6) Richmond Whig & public advertiser (Richmond, Va. : 1833 : Semiweekly)

Susannah married WILLIAMS Hugh in Apr 1823. Hugh and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Planter
• Reference Number: 421
• Alt. Birth: 1784
• Census: 1850, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; 1850 Census
• Servants: 1850, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Census info

Notes:

Marriage bond posted by Foster Cook on Aug 8, 1815 and marriage witnessed by David Cocke

Census:
Listed as Farmer and value of land was $100.00. Age listed as 60

Servants:
Thomas G. Holt, age 45 and b/m along with James B. Holt, age 42, b/m were also listed on the census under Matthew Booth and are presumed to be laborers

Matthew married JOHNSON Rebeka on 7 Aug 1815. Rebeka died on 1 Jan 1824. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Matthew married BISHOP Harriott on 22 Aug 1825 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Harriott and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Matthew married SAVAGE Mahala on 26 Feb 1838 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Mahala was born in 1798; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 422
• Military: 1812; War of 1812

Notes:

Surety was posted by Robert Booth and Witness was Thomas Carseley.

Mark married WATKINS Rebecca D. on 14 Nov 1809 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Rebecca and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 424

Notes:

married Henry J. Howard on 27 Nov 1804. witnessed by Matthew Booth. 'Marriage Bonds & Ministers' returns of Surry County, Knorr, Pg.47' Surety by Robert Booth; Wit by Matthew Booth This marriage according to her DOB would put her at 12 yoa NEEDS MORE RESEARCH as to her DOB

Other: 16 Jul 1999 Descendants of: Sarah Booth

Other: 1 Sarah Booth b. ___ ?? 1792 d. ___ ?? 1867
m. Unknown Milby
m. Nov 27 1804 Henry J. Howard
married Henry J. Howard on 27 Nov 1804. witnessed by Matthew Booth.
"Marriage Bonds & Ministers' returns of Surry County, Knorr, Pg.47"
Surety by Robert Booth; Wit by Matthew Booth
This marriage according to her DOB would put her at 12 yoa
NEEDS MORE RESEARCH as to her DOB

Sarah married HOWARD Henry J. on 27 Nov 1804 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Henry and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married MILBY Thomas on 24 Jan 1828. Thomas and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married PRESSON Daniel on 4 Jan 1821. Daniel died on 1 Mar 1823. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Address: Rogers Cemetary; Address:
  37° 5' 00.4920" 077° 2' 28.2480"
  37° 5' 00.4920" 077° 2' 28.2480"
• Lat/Long: 37° 5' 0.4920" 077° 2' 28.2480"; Buried, Roger's Cemetary
• Reference Number: 997

Notes:

37° 5' 00.4920" 077° 2' 28.2480"

Title: Family Bible
Page: http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/BibleII/37939/0011.tif
Source Text: Beverly Booth Jr. ? in 1792 with a very strange disorder in his mouth ? what ? into the memory (but much worse) it eat away his gums, and the greater part of his teeth came out. Application was made to many physicians and many medicines made use of, but had not the desired affect, the greater part of the [lesion] he appeared to be in health. His mouth run constant from the [lesion] He was taken beyond the ? of any ? that were periodically ?. Friday, August the 24th 1793 he is taken appear only with a great cold. He kept about in the day. ? but very bad at night, and much ? to get breath Sunday night the 1st September his ? much is ? and ? morning lost his speech and grow bad all the while in his ?, ? the 2nd September at midnight he died. Elder David Barrow attended the funeral of the above. Children ? preach a sermon from Rom. the 8th

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 998

Other Events and Attributes:

• Lived(s) In: Owens Grove, Sussex County, Va; Owens Grove
• Medical: Cancer of the neck
• Property: Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Snow Hill
• Reference Number: 176
• Religion: Carsley Methodist Church
• Military: 18 May 1814, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Private, War of 1812
• Military: 1827, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Promoted to Lt. in the Surry Militia
• Military: 1828, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Promoted to Captain in the Surry County Militia
• Residence: 1830, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Started Building Snow Hill
• Military: 14 May 1835, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Lt. Col., Virginia Militia
• Political Office: 1836, Surry County, VA; County Corresponding Committee
• Residence: 1836, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Snow Hill Finished
• Court: 1839, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Deputy Sheriff
• Census: 9 Jul 1870, Wakefield Township, Sussex County, VA; 1870 census
• Medical: 1874; Paralysis
• Occupation: 1805-1875, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Planter
• Alt. Death: 20 Feb 1876

Notes:

Samuel Booth was a middle class Tidewater Virginia planter who owned 500 acres of farmland eleven miles southwest of the Jams River in Surry County. His father, Beverly Booth, was a Revolutionary War veteran, a farmer, and a Baptist minister who brought his wife and several young children from Southampton to Surry, probably in 1791, and became pastor of the Otterdam Baptist Church. The Rev. Booth had been a part-time pastor of Sea Cock Baptist Church in Southampton until 1791, when he became ordained, and moved to Surry for a church and congregation of his own. (See John Asplundt's Annual Register of the Baptist Denomination in North America to the year 1791, Richmond (?), 1791). Around 1816 Beverly Booth went to Petersburg, Virginia, where he was instrumental in starting the Cypress Swamp Baptist Church. One of his sons, Robert, moved to Georgia in 1814.

Samuel Booth was born in Surry in 1794, probably attended a local school taught by a member of his father's congregation, and followed the most likely livelihood available to a young man of his upbringing--that of farming. He probably enlisted in the Surry County Militia at an early age, was commissioned a lieutenant in 1827, and was promoted to Captain in the following year (see appendix L). Although all records for the Surry County Militia between 1830 and 1840 have been destroyed, he was most likely promoted to Colonel in the early part at the decade. His obituary (died January 20, 1876) refers to him as Colonel, and his grandchildren, alive as late as 1956, fondly referred to him as "Colonel Sam". Nonetheless when Surry's post 1840 records are surveyed, no mention is made of his name, and it is likely that he retired in order to devote full time to the construction of his home and the development of his plantation.

As a look at the Surry County land Books will attest, Samuel Booth apparently took a fancy to occasionally dabbling in real estate., and by the mid 1830's owned considerable property, some of which he sold, and some of which formed the basis for his plantation. Construction of his house was undertaken on a 172 1/2 acre tract of land, probably in the fall of 1836, and was completed at a cost of $1380, according to the Surry County land Books for the year 1837. As Surry's "Personal Property Tax Books for 1837" note, Samuel Booth was assessed for "20 slaves. 9 horses, and a riding gig valued at $75" during the year "Snow Hill was constructed. When the relatively low cost of the structure is considered, it is reasonable to assume that the slaves played an important role in its construction: felling trees, sawing, hewing, and joining timbers for the frame, and making bricks. Yet, a professional house wright undoubtedly oversaw the over-all construction. Another house, known as "Oak Hill" and situated on Virginia Route 31 between Surry Court House and Scotland Wharf, was undoubtedly built by the same man, and is very similar in plan, detail, and brickwork. Surry County's Land Books for 1840 show that in 1839 additional expenditures amounting to $615. 75 went toward construction, probably dependencies.

According to Booth family tradition, a difficult winter during the construction of the house resulted in the name "Snow Hill", but the earliest documented use of the title is to be found in the 1859 deed of sale transferring the plantation from Samuel Booth to William H. Rood of Southampton. (Surry County Deed Book 14, page (See appendix F).

By 1852, "Snow Hill" had grown to include various adjoining parcels of land containing a. total of exactly 500 acres. Samuel's wife died later in the decade and, with his children grown, he sold the house and surrounding land in 1859 for the sum of $4500. He married a widow from adjoining Sussex County, and went to live with her on the farm she had inherited from her deceased husband.

William H. Hood held the property from 1859 until 1875, when the outcome of a court case decreed the land be sold, and it was purchased by Samuel Booth's son, Binns Beverly Booth, who promptly moved in with his family. Just prior to the death of Binns Beverly Booth, he sold the house and two hundred acres to his son Samuel Peter Booth, a bachelor. "Sam Pete ", as he was known, remained in the house until incapacitated in 1930, at which point he went to live with his nephew, John Leo Wilcox, of Waverly, and later to a nursing home. Tenants inhabited the house from 1930 onward, and "Sam Pete" Booth, upon his death willed the house in 1933, to his nephew.

C.      GRAVEYARD: Persons buried in the graveyard at Snow Hill:
A.      Col. Samuel Booth and his wife (no gravestone remains)
B.      Sarah Ellis Booth (no gravestone remains)
C.      Georgianna Booth James (no gravestone remains)
Note: Her husband, Dr. Richard Henry James, was an alcoholic who abandoned his wife. When he died, the Booth's refused to let him be buried next to his wife, and he was interred on a nearby farm owned by the Rogers family.

A.      Binns Beverly Booth
B.      Elizabeth Bingham Baird Booth (his wife)
(The issue of D & E above are F, G, H)

A.      Elizabeth (Nannie) Bell Booth, infant daughter died during the 1880's (no gravestone remains)
B.      Annie L. Booth, 1872 - 1885 or 95
C.      Virginia Frances Booth Parsons (no gravestone remains)
D.      Dallas Parsons, her husband. (no gravestone remains)

J.      Also buried in the graveyard, (no gravestone remains), are 2 children of Joseph Booth (son of Capt. David Booth). Neither ever married, both lived into old age, an they supposedly lived together in Dendron, Surry County, Virginia. Marie Baird attended their funerals during the 1920's, but she is not sure of the exact date. Their names were Agnes Booth and Patrick Booth (no gravestone remains).



There is a Booth Fork in Surry County about 2 miles Northeast of the Lightfoot Swamp. It is where St. Rt. 617 & 612 cross. There is also an Ellis Fork about a mile east of Booth Fork that may be named after Sally Ellis' father. DIED AT HIS RESIDENCE IN SUSSEX COUNTY THE OBIT GIVES HIS AGE AS 'nigh on to Ninety years of age' He was a Captain of the Home Guards at the time of the War Between the States ( Mary Pulley-Granddaughter) By the way Col. Samuel picture came from a gold locket the locket had a daguerreotype photo that was enlarged. From Kathleen Baird: On May 18, 1814 he was drafted at Petersburg for six (6) months of military service during the War of 1812. Samuel served as a private in Capt. Edward Prescud's (spelling?) Company of Infantry, Virginia Militia, from the 39th Regiment in the County of Dinwiddie. He was discharged in Norfolk om Oct 18,1814 after 5 months of service because of sickness. In April of 1839 he was appointed deputy sheriff. David Booth was the sheriff. He was commissioned a Lt. Col., on May 14, 1835 in the 71st Regiment of Infantry, 8th Brigade, 4th Division of the Virginia Militia (hence the title Col. Sam). He served in the Surry County Militia between 1835 and 1840. Samuel applied for bounty land in January of 1851. Mary applied for a pension in June of 1878 and said that as far as she was able to give it that at the time of his enlistment he was about 5 feet 10 inches tall, grey eyes, dark hair, fair and rosy complexion. The application was approved in April 1879 for a rate of eight dollars per month, commencing March 1878. Mary died July 5, 1891 Sources: Petersburg, Prince George and Surry Courthouses and family bible of Kathleen Baird. Another source list his marriage to Sarah Ellis as 12-23-1817 (per Kathleen Baird)



Index to the War of 1812 Pay Rolls & Muster Rolls: CATALOG CARD
NAME Booth, Samuel.
Muster Rolls, p.588
NOTE Part of index to: Pay Rolls of Militia Entitled to Land Bounty Under
the Act of Congress of Sept. 28, 1850 (Richmond, 1851) and: Muster Rolls
of the Virginia Militia in the War of 1812 (Richmond, 1852) which
supplements Pay Rolls. This collection is also available on microfilm.
SUBJECT United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Registers.
COLLECTION War of 1812 pay rolls and muster rolls.

Henley Marriage & Obituary Database: CATALOG CARD NEWSPAPER Farmville Mercury, and official advertiser for Prince Edward, Cumberland, Buckingham, Appomattox and neighboring counties ENTRY Died- At his residence in Sussex County, Col. Samuel Booth, father of P. H. Booth of Petersburg. (Petersburg Index - Appeal). (p. 3, c. 2) DATE OF PUB. Thursday, January 27, 1876. FILM NO. Available on microfilm (Library of Virginia Film 36). NOTE From the marriage and obituary citations compiled by Bernard J. Henley from Virginia newspapers on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. SUBJECT Obituaries -- Virginia. SUBJECT Farmville (Va.) SUBJECT Buckingham County (Va.) SUBJECT Appomattox County (Va.) SUBJECT Cumberland County (Va.) ADDED ENTRY Henley, Bernard J. (Bernard John) COLLECTION Bernard J. Henley papers.

1870 Census roll 1680, section M-593, pg. 24: Wakefield Twp, Sussex, Cty, Va age: 75 yoa Owned & Built Snow Hill Plantation in 1835

Henley Marriage & Obituary Database: CATALOG CARD NEWSPAPER Farmville Mercury, and official advertiser for Prince Edward, Cumberland, Buckingham, Appomattox and neighboring counties ENTRY Died- At his residence in Sussex County, Col. Samuel Booth, father of P. H. Booth of Petersburg. (Petersburg Index - Appeal). (p. 3, c. 2) DATE OF PUB. Thursday, January 27, 1876. FILM NO. Available on microfilm (Library of Virginia Film 36). NOTE From the marriage and obituary citations compiled by Bernard J. Henley from Virginia newspapers on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. SUBJECT Obituaries -- Virginia. SUBJECT Farmville (Va.) SUBJECT Buckingham County (Va.) SUBJECT Appomattox County (Va.) SUBJECT Cumberland County (Va.) ADDED ENTRY Henley, Bernard J. (Bernard John) COLLECTION Bernard J. Henley papers.

Hi Gene,

I'll give you a call early next week after we recover from all the turkey. It's a little hectic here now.

I know of only two marriages of Samuel Booth. In 1817 he married Sarah Ellis and on Dec. 22, 1859 he married Mary Eliza Tatum Owen of Wakefield. He moved into her house and lived there until he died 1876. Mary died in 1891.

The Jean Johnson that you mentioned, does she live on 40 across from Snow Hill?

Lonnie Baird L Baird Jr. [l.bairdjr@worldnet.att.net]

gene, I hope this isn't disappointing; i am looking at many pensions from slaves who served in a couple of regiments i am studying. One pension of a man named "ROBERT GREEN"-- (this may be a changed name as many slaves took on other names after emancipation). In one of the affadavits, Robert's sister mentions that before the war, Robert worked on Snow Hill with Col. Booth: "He was botn in [Snory???] County, VA, lived with Col. Booth before the war, at Snow Hill. Col. Booth is dead." Robert Green had a light complexion and apparently had a white father--who this father was i have no idea; I am assuming that this means that he had a slave mother. In late 1863 Green fled to Norfolk at the "Fairgrounds" and enlisted in the Second US Colored Cavalry (Company A). He married a woman from Norfolk right after the war but she apparently lost her mind; he later married again but got in trouble when he impregnated the teen-age niece of his second wife. I am interested if you know of anything concerning the Booth family, esp. Samuel Booth concerning the Civil War; did any of them join? lose their land, slaves, etc.? thanks mike degruccio michael degruccio [degruccio.1@nd.edu]

Title: Family Bible
Page: http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/BibleII/37939/0020.tif
Source Text: Samuel Booth son of Rev. Beverly Booth departed this life Thursday January 20th at two o'clock in the morning 1876 in the eighty first year of his age

Title: 1850 Federal Census - Surry County, Virginia
Entry Date: July 26, 1850
Source Text: Samuel Booth: 55 years old Farmer Value of Real Estate: 7000 Born in Virginia Sally Booth: 53 years old Born in Virginia Children at home: Binns B. Booth (16); Georgianna Booth (12)

1870 Census roll 1680, section M-593, pg. 24:. Wakefield Twp, Sussex, Cty, Va age: 75 yoa. Owned & Built Snow Hill Plantation in 1835. Marriage to Sally Ellis was witness by David Booth.
The following info may be of help later: There appears to be some discrepancy about Samuel's second marriage. On 10-18-07 Kernneth Coker said to Jean Johnson that Colonel Samuel Booth married the second time in 1861 to Mary Elizabeth Tatum Owen "The widow Owen" and they lived near Wakefield. Jenny Barrett Nicholson's husbands grandfather, Peter Holmes was in that family??
Dtd: 4 Jun 90

Title Booth, Col. Samuel, died, Sussex County. Note Petersburg Index and Appeal (Petersburg, Va. : Daily) (Film 106). Note January 21, 1876, page 3, column 1. Other Format Available on microfilm from the Library of Virginia.

According to Mary Pulley, his grand-daughter (living in Ivor in 1936), Col. Sam was a Cartain in the Home Guards at the time of the War Between the States.

(Medical):Obituary says he had cancer on the neck, of which he died.
Paralysis for 2 years prior to death

Lived(s) In:
Lived their with the Owens wife and died there

Medical:
Obituary says he had cancer on the neck, of which he died

Property:
SNOW HILL
Now owned by Peter Post of Richmond, VA, the house Snow Hill, located about five miles East of Waverly on Route 40, was built in 1836 by Samuel Booth. He was a farmer and a colonel in the Surry County Militia between 1835 and 1840. It was later inhabited by his children and grandchildren. Samuel Booth's father, Beverly Booth, was a Revolutionary War veteran who served October 1776 - September 1781. He first moved to Surry County just across the Blackwater River by the Otterdam Swamp in 1794 and had built his home approximately a mile from the Snow Hill location. He was also a farmer and Baptist preacher whose small church originally stood within sight of the house Snow Hill.
Snow Hill is located directly across the road from 1900 Martin Luther King Highway. Plans are being made to restore this historic house.

Religion:
A zealous and esteemed member for about 50 years ... W.E.Allen, Surry Methodist Circuit

Military:
On May 18, 1814 he was drafted at Petersburg for six (6) months of military service during the War of 1812. Samuel served as a private in Capt. Edward Prescud's (spelling?) Company of Infantry, Virginia Militia, from the 39th Regiment in the County of Dinwiddie. He was discharged in Norfolk om Oct 18,1814 after 5 months of service because of sickness.

View of Record: War of 1812 Pay Roll
Title: Booth, Samuel.          
Gen. noteMuster Rolls, p.588          
NotePart of index to: Pay Rolls of Militia Entitled to Land Bounty Under the Act of Congress of Sept. 28, 1850 (Richmond, 1851) and: Muster Rolls of the Virginia Militia in the War of 1812 (Richmond, 1852) which supplements Pay Rolls. This collection is also available on microfilm.          
NoteWar of 1812 pay rolls and muster rolls.          
Subject - PersonalBooth, Samuel.          
Subject -GeographicUnited States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Registers.          




Military:
Booth served as a captain in the Surry County Militia and later as a lieutenant colonel of the 71st Regiment of the Virginia Militia. (Va. Historical Landmark Commission documents)

Residence:


SNOW HILL

HOME OF COLONEL SAMUEL BOOTH

OTTERDAM AREA, SURRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA



"SNOW HILL"
HOME OF COLONEL SAMUEL BOOTH
OTTERDAM AREA, SURRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA


Location:      Northwest side of Virginia Route 4o~ .55 mile travelling east from the bridge over the Otterdam Swamp, Surry County, Virginia.
              
               Latitude:      37° 05' 25"
               Longitude:      77° 02' 55"




Present
Owners:           Mrs. John Leo Wilcox, Waverly, Virginia
               Mrs. Rosalie W. Priddy, Ashland, Virginia


Statement of
Significance:      This is a typical Tidewater Virginia plantation house of the pre-Civil War era. Constructed in 1836, it is a five bay, central hall, single pile structure of two and one half stories, and exhibits characteristics of the late eighteenth century which remained prevalent in rural southeastern Virginia well into the nineteenth century.



PART I: HISTORICAL INFORMATION

Samuel Booth was a middle class Tidewater Virginia planter who owned 500 acres of farmland eleven miles southwest of the Jams River in Surry County. His father, Beverly Booth, was a Revolutionary War veteran, a farmer, and a Baptist minister who brought his wife and several young children from Southampton to Surry, probably in 1791, and became pastor of the Otterdam Baptist Church. The Rev. Booth had been a part-time pastor of Sea Cock Baptist Church in Southampton until 1791, when he became ordained, and moved to Surry for a church and congregation of his own. (See John Asplundt's Annual Register of the Baptist Denomination in North America to the year 1791, Richmond (?), 1791). Around 1816 Beverly Booth went to Petersburg, Virginia, where he was instrumental in starting the Cypress Swamp Baptist Church. One of his sons, Robert, moved to Georgia in 1814.

Samuel. Booth was born in Surry in 1794, probably attended a local school taught by a member of his father's congregation, and followed the most likely livelihood available to a young man of his upbringing--that of farming. He probably enlisted in the Surry County Militia at an early age, was commissioned a lieutenant in 1827, and was promoted to Captain in the following year (see appendix L). Although all records for the Surry County Militia between 1830 and 1840 have been destroyed, he was most likely promoted to Colonel in the early part at the decade. His obituary (died January 20, 1876) refers to him as Colonel, and his grandchildren, alive as late as 1956, fondly referred to him as "Colonel Sam". Nonetheless when Surry's post 1840 records are surveyed, no mention is made of his name, and it is likely that he retired in order to devote full time to the construction of his home and the development of his plantation.

As a look at the Surry County land Books will attest, Samuel Booth apparently took a fancy to occasionally dabbling in real estate., and by the mid 1830's owned considerable property, some of which he sold, and some of which formed the basis for his plantation. Construction of his house was undertaken on a 172 1/2 acre tract of land, probably in the fall of 1836, and was completed at a cost of $1380, according to the Surry County land Books for the year 1837. As Surry's "Personal Property Tax Books for 1837" note, Samuel Booth was assessed for "20 slaves. 9 horses, and a riding gig valued at $75" during the year "Snow Hill was constructed. When the relatively low cost of the structure is considered, it is reasonable to assume that the slaves played an important role in its construction: felling trees, sawing, hewing, and joining timbers for the frame, and making bricks. Yet, a professional house wright undoubtedly oversaw the over-all construction. Another house, known as "Oak Hill" and situated on Virginia Route 31 between Surry Court House and Scotland Wharf, was undoubtedly built by the same man, and is very similar in plan, detail, and brickwork. Surry County's Land Books for 1840 show that in 1839 additional expenditures amounting to $615. 75 went toward construction, probably dependencies.

According to Booth family tradition, a difficult winter during the construction of the house resulted in the name "Snow Hill", but the earliest documented use of the title is to be found in the 1859 deed of sale transferring the plantation from Samuel Booth to William H. Rood of Southampton. (Surry County Deed Book 14, page (See appendix F).

By 1852, "Snow Hill" had grown to include various adjoining parcels of land containing a. total of exactly 500 acres. Samuel's wife died later in the decade and, with his children grown, he sold the house and surrounding land in 1859 for the sum of $4500. He married a widow from adjoining Sussex County, and went to live with her on the farm she had inherited from her deceased husband.
William H. Hood held the property from 1859 until 1875, when the outcome of a court case decreed the land be sold, and it was purchased by Samuel Booth's son, Binns Beverly Booth, who promptly moved in with his family. Just prior to the death of Binns Beverly Booth, he sold the house and two hundred acres to his son Samuel Peter Booth, a bachelor. "Sam Pete ", as he was known, remained in the house until incapacitated in 1930, at which point he went to live with his nephew, John Leo Wilcox, of Waverly, and later to a nursing home. Tenants inhabited the house from 1930 onward, and the house was willed by "Sam Pete" Booth, upon his death in 1933, to his nephew.


PART II: ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION

A.      General Statement

1.      Architectural Character:      This is a typical Tidewater Virginia plantation house of the pro-Civil War era which has undergone little alteration since its construction in 1836. It is a five bay, central hall, single pile, two-and-one-half story frame structure, and exhibits characteristics of late 18th century architecture which remained prevalent in rural, southeastern, Virginia well into the 19th century.

2.      Condition of Fabric: Good.

     B.      Description of Exterior

1.      General Character: A five bay, two-and-one-half story structure covered by beaded-edge weatherboards, possessing a fine modillion cornice and fielded-panel doors which tell a continuity of architectural tradition in conser-vative, slave-holding, tidewater Virginia.

2. Foundations: The building is set upon brick piers, adequately spaced to allow free circulation of air around the structural timbers--a necessity in the damp, termite filled climate of the tidewater.

3. Brickwork: All brickwork, both in the foundation walls and in the chimneys, is laid in five course American bond. Bricks measure approximately 8" x 3" x 3-5/4" and five courses rise 16".

4. Structural system: The building is of frame construction, of hard Virginia pine. Larger framing members, such as the major bearing plates which rest upon the brick foundations, are hand hewn. Smaller members are sawn. Studs measure roughly 3" x 4"and are placed 16~ upon centers. The bearing plates measure approximately 10" x 12".

4. Doors: Front and back entries have double doors, each consisting of three fielded panels. All other doors in the building are of the traditional six-panel variety.

5. Hardware: The house is fortunate enough to have retained the majority of its original hardware although some had been replaced with Victorian examples. Rooms on the second and third floors boast square, iron plate latches, with thumb bolts and brass knobs. These are unmarked by their maker, but are probably of English origin. Of the five box locks originally found on the first floor, only two remain--on the closet door beneath the stair, and on the door between the hall and the dining room. This latter example is marked by "Carpen-ter & Company, patentees", and the keeper is stamped with a crown and the initials "W R', representing King William IV, ruler of England from 1830 until 1837. On the upper floors, there is only one box lock-- to be found on the door of the small room just above the south entry. It has neither knobs nor a thumb latch--only a key for 1ocking --suggesting that the room was used only for storage, and not as a nursery or sewing room, as has occasionally been suggested. The double doors which open off the back side of the hall to the exterior never had a lock of any kind, only a wooden bar placed in iron holders,
The only wrought iron to be found in the entire house are the strap hinges which bold the exterior shutters. These hinges, however, are attached to the shatters with screws, and not with nails as might be expected. Nails throughout the house are of the early machine cut variety. Hinges on all doors are of cast iron, those in the parlor and dining room having examples which raise the doors a total of 1/2 " as they are opened--suggesting that there may have been some floor covering which the owner did not want the moving doors to wear.

6      Windows and shutters: All windows are wooden double-hung sashes, unweighted, consisting of "nine-over-nine" light sashes oh the first floor, and "six-over-six" on the second floor. The small double hung sashes, which light the third floor re of the "four-over-four" variety
Shutters were originally hung on the exterior only on the south front of the building--facing the road, which runs in front of the house. During the last quarter of the 19th century, shutters were added to the north side and to the third floor, but these have long since disappeared.

7.      Roof: An old roof (possibly the original) of: hard pine or cypress shingles still exists beneath the current roof of tin, added in 1972 to prevent water damage. All of the shingles are of random width, measuring 18" in length, 6" of which was exposed to the weather. All shingles have rounded ends to prevent warping in the hot sun.

Lightening rods: The lightening rods seen on both chimneys of the house in old photographs were un-doubtedly original. Only sections still remain.

9.      The front porch, visible in old photographs, was original to the house, but was taken down in 1950 when its structure had become unsafe. Another porch was added at that time, but that too has since been removed. Included in this study is a proposed reconstruction of the porch taken from old photos, measurements, and the existing outline of the porch still visible on the front of the house.

Description of Interior:

Woodwork: Paneled wainscot is found throughout the first floor and extends up the stairwell to the second floor. The second floor has chair mould and base-boards throughout, and the third floor has only baseboard. There are no cornices of any form in any of the rooms on the interior.

Painted. Interiors: Fortunate enough to have endured the poverty of the Booth family, the interiors of "Snow Hill'. have escaped the ravages often dealt by well intentioned renovators. With the exception of woodwork in the dining room, painted by tenants in the mid-20th century, the original painted, grained, and marbled surfaces are extant throughout the house. Although wear and tear, natural aging, and even abuse have taken their tolls upon the surfaces, much is exceptionally well preserved. The wainscoted hallway is painted a deep, almost olive, green, and the risers of the steps are marbled. Newel posts are mahoganized, and the stick balusters are painted the same: green. The wainscot now found in the parlor, and that now painted over in the dining room, is representative of the fancy painting, which reached its height in the era between 1820 and 1840. The baseboards are marbled, rails and stiles of the wainscot are simulated mahogany, and panels are painted in imitation of birds-eye and curly maple. The dado cap, the door and window jamb moldings, are all painted a deep blue. Sunbursts in the parlor mantle are gilded with gold leaf. Doors throughout the house are painted with mahogany stiles and rails and with maple panels, identical to the wainscot of the first floor. Plaster surfaces throughout the house were applied over split lathes, and were left white. They were probably whitewashed often, and contain no signs of stenciling or wall painting.


     3.      Flooring: All the floors are of Virginia hard pine, varying in width from three to six inches. Without exception a single board runs the complete length of a room.

     4.      Fireplaces: There are four fireplaces in the house, 2 each on the first and second floors. There are no fireplaces on the third floor. All hearths are of square brick tiles. The finest mantle is gained, has herringbone and Greek key moldings, and gilded sunbursts, and is to be found in the parlor.

D. The Site: Within the immediate environs of the house are known to have been a smokehouse, an icehouse, barns, a kitchen, and a building referred to as the "weaving house". None of these buildings are still standing, although the frame of the smokehouse has been salvaged and will eventually be recon-structed. Woodwork from the kitchen, taken down in 1959, is in storage, and the chimney and foundations for the building still exist. There are no photographs of any of the other buildings, with the exception of the "weaving house", and it is highly unlikely that any archaeological excavations will take place.

Military:
He was commissioned a Lt. Col., on May 14, 1835 in the 71st Regiment of Infantry, 8th Brigade, 4th Division of the Virginia Militia (hence the title Col. Sam). He served in the Surry County Militia between 1835 and 1840.

In April of 1839 he was appointed deputy sheriff. David Booth was the sheriff.

Political Office:
County Corresponding Committees Nominated by the Van Buren Convention held in the Capitol Richmond, 11th Jan., 1836.
The following gentlemen, who compose the Republican Corresponding Committee for the county of Surry will please remember that a full meeting of the members is respectfully requested to meet at the court-house,
the fourth Monday in this month, (being court day):

Wm. E. B. Ruffin, Philip Smith, Wm. H. Edwards, Walter S. Booth, James S. Clark, James D. Edwards, Drury Stith, Wm. E. Bailey, Edwain White, John Spratley, Thomas Ruffin, David Booth, Saml. Booth, Amos Sledge, David Hargrave, Edwin T. Spratley, Patrick H. Bilbro and Arch'd Davis
Richard H. Edwards, chairman.
1836

Residence:
Completed at at cost of $1830



SNOW HILL

HOME OF COLONEL SAMUEL BOOTH

OTTERDAM AREA, SURRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA



"SNOW HILL"
HOME OF COLONEL SAMUEL BOOTH
OTTERDAM AREA, SURRY COUNTY, VIRGINIA


Location:      Northwest side of Virginia Route 4o~ .55 mile travelling east from the bridge over the Otterdam Swamp, Surry County, Virginia.
              
               Latitude:      37° 05' 25"
               Longitude:      77° 02' 55"




Present
Owners:           Mrs. John Leo Wilcox, Waverly, Virginia
               Mrs. Rosalie W. Priddy, Ashland, Virginia


Statement of
Significance:      This is a typical Tidewater Virginia plantation house of the pre-Civil War era. Constructed in 1836, it is a five bay, central hall, single pile structure of two and one half stories, and exhibits characteristics of the late eighteenth century which remained prevalent in rural southeastern Virginia well into the nineteenth century.



PART I: HISTORICAL INFORMATION

Samuel Booth was a middle class Tidewater Virginia planter who owned 500 acres of farmland eleven miles southwest of the Jams River in Surry County. His father, Beverly Booth, was a Revolutionary War veteran, a farmer, and a Baptist minister who brought his wife and several young children from Southampton to Surry, probably in 1791, and became pastor of the Otterdam Baptist Church. The Rev. Booth had been a part-time pastor of Sea Cock Baptist Church in Southampton until 1791, when he became ordained, and moved to Surry for a church and congregation of his own. (See John Asplundt's Annual Register of the Baptist Denomination in North America to the year 1791, Richmond (?), 1791). Around 1816 Beverly Booth went to Petersburg, Virginia, where he was instrumental in starting the Cypress Swamp Baptist Church. One of his sons, Robert, moved to Georgia in 1814.

Samuel. Booth was born in Surry in 1794, probably attended a local school taught by a member of his father's congregation, and followed the most likely livelihood available to a young man of his upbringing--that of farming. He probably enlisted in the Surry County Militia at an early age, was commissioned a lieutenant in 1827, and was promoted to Captain in the following year (see appendix L). Although all records for the Surry County Militia between 1830 and 1840 have been destroyed, he was most likely promoted to Colonel in the early part at the decade. His obituary (died January 20, 1876) refers to him as Colonel, and his grandchildren, alive as late as 1956, fondly referred to him as "Colonel Sam". Nonetheless when Surry's post 1840 records are surveyed, no mention is made of his name, and it is likely that he retired in order to devote full time to the construction of his home and the development of his plantation.

As a look at the Surry County land Books will attest, Samuel Booth apparently took a fancy to occasionally dabbling in real estate., and by the mid 1830's owned considerable property, some of which he sold, and some of which formed the basis for his plantation. Construction of his house was undertaken on a 172 1/2 acre tract of land, probably in the fall of 1836, and was completed at a cost of $1380, according to the Surry County land Books for the year 1837. As Surry's "Personal Property Tax Books for 1837" note, Samuel Booth was assessed for "20 slaves. 9 horses, and a riding gig valued at $75" during the year "Snow Hill was constructed. When the relatively low cost of the structure is considered, it is reasonable to assume that the slaves played an important role in its construction: felling trees, sawing, hewing, and joining timbers for the frame, and making bricks. Yet, a professional house wright undoubtedly oversaw the over-all construction. Another house, known as "Oak Hill" and situated on Virginia Route 31 between Surry Court House and Scotland Wharf, was undoubtedly built by the same man, and is very similar in plan, detail, and brickwork. Surry County's Land Books for 1840 show that in 1839 additional expenditures amounting to $615. 75 went toward construction, probably dependencies.

According to Booth family tradition, a difficult winter during the construction of the house resulted in the name "Snow Hill", but the earliest documented use of the title is to be found in the 1859 deed of sale transferring the plantation from Samuel Booth to William H. Rood of Southampton. (Surry County Deed Book 14, page (See appendix F).

By 1852, "Snow Hill" had grown to include various adjoining parcels of land containing a. total of exactly 500 acres. Samuel's wife died later in the decade and, with his children grown, he sold the house and surrounding land in 1859 for the sum of $4500. He married a widow from adjoining Sussex County, and went to live with her on the farm she had inherited from her deceased husband.
William H. Hood held the property from 1859 until 1875, when the outcome of a court case decreed the land be sold, and it was purchased by Samuel Booth's son, Binns Beverly Booth, who promptly moved in with his family. Just prior to the death of Binns Beverly Booth, he sold the house and two hundred acres to his son Samuel Peter Booth, a bachelor. "Sam Pete ", as he was known, remained in the house until incapacitated in 1930, at which point he went to live with his nephew, John Leo Wilcox, of Waverly, and later to a nursing home. Tenants inhabited the house from 1930 onward, and the house was willed by "Sam Pete" Booth, upon his death in 1933, to his nephew.


PART II: ARCHITECTURAL INFORMATION

A.      General Statement

1.      Architectural Character:      This is a typical Tidewater Virginia plantation house of the pro-Civil War era which has undergone little alteration since its construction in 1836. It is a five bay, central hall, single pile, two-and-one-half story frame structure, and exhibits characteristics of late 18th century architecture which remained prevalent in rural, southeastern, Virginia well into the 19th century.

2.      Condition of Fabric: Good.

     B.      Description of Exterior

1.      General Character: A five bay, two-and-one-half story structure covered by beaded-edge weatherboards, possessing a fine modillion cornice and fielded-panel doors which tell a continuity of architectural tradition in conser-vative, slave-holding, tidewater Virginia.

2. Foundations: The building is set upon brick piers, adequately spaced to allow free circulation of air around the structural timbers--a necessity in the damp, termite filled climate of the tidewater.

3. Brickwork: All brickwork, both in the foundation walls and in the chimneys, is laid in five course American bond. Bricks measure approximately 8" x 3" x 3-5/4" and five courses rise 16".

4. Structural system: The building is of frame construction, of hard Virginia pine. Larger framing members, such as the major bearing plates which rest upon the brick foundations, are hand hewn. Smaller members are sawn. Studs measure roughly 3" x 4"and are placed 16~ upon centers. The bearing plates measure approximately 10" x 12".

4. Doors: Front and back entries have double doors, each consisting of three fielded panels. All other doors in the building are of the traditional six-panel variety.

5. Hardware: The house is fortunate enough to have retained the majority of its original hardware although some had been replaced with Victorian examples. Rooms on the second and third floors boast square, iron plate latches, with thumb bolts and brass knobs. These are unmarked by their maker, but are probably of English origin. Of the five box locks originally found on the first floor, only two remain--on the closet door beneath the stair, and on the door between the hall and the dining room. This latter example is marked by "Carpen-ter & Company, patentees", and the keeper is stamped with a crown and the initials "W R', representing King William IV, ruler of England from 1830 until 1837. On the upper floors, there is only one box lock-- to be found on the door of the small room just above the south entry. It has neither knobs nor a thumb latch--only a key for 1ocking --suggesting that the room was used only for storage, and not as a nursery or sewing room, as has occasionally been suggested. The double doors which open off the back side of the hall to the exterior never had a lock of any kind, only a wooden bar placed in iron holders,
The only wrought iron to be found in the entire house are the strap hinges which bold the exterior shutters. These hinges, however, are attached to the shatters with screws, and not with nails as might be expected. Nails throughout the house are of the early machine cut variety. Hinges on all doors are of cast iron, those in the parlor and dining room having examples which raise the doors a total of 1/2 " as they are opened--suggesting that there may have been some floor covering which the owner did not want the moving doors to wear.

6      Windows and shutters: All windows are wooden double-hung sashes, unweighted, consisting of "nine-over-nine" light sashes oh the first floor, and "six-over-six" on the second floor. The small double hung sashes, which light the third floor re of the "four-over-four" variety
Shutters were originally hung on the exterior only on the south front of the building--facing the road, which runs in front of the house. During the last quarter of the 19th century, shutters were added to the north side and to the third floor, but these have long since disappeared.

7.      Roof: An old roof (possibly the original) of: hard pine or cypress shingles still exists beneath the current roof of tin, added in 1972 to prevent water damage. All of the shingles are of random width, measuring 18" in length, 6" of which was exposed to the weather. All shingles have rounded ends to prevent warping in the hot sun.

Lightening rods: The lightening rods seen on both chimneys of the house in old photographs were un-doubtedly original. Only sections still remain.

9.      The front porch, visible in old photographs, was original to the house, but was taken down in 1950 when its structure had become unsafe. Another porch was added at that time, but that too has since been removed. Included in this study is a proposed reconstruction of the porch taken from old photos, measurements, and the existing outline of the porch still visible on the front of the house.

Description of Interior:

Woodwork: Paneled wainscot is found throughout the first floor and extends up the stairwell to the second floor. The second floor has chair mould and base-boards throughout, and the third floor has only baseboard. There are no cornices of any form in any of the rooms on the interior.

Painted. Interiors: Fortunate enough to have endured the poverty of the Booth family, the interiors of "Snow Hill'. have escaped the ravages often dealt by well intentioned renovators. With the exception of woodwork in the dining room, painted by tenants in the mid-20th century, the original painted, grained, and marbled surfaces are extant throughout the house. Although wear and tear, natural aging, and even abuse have taken their tolls upon the surfaces, much is exceptionally well preserved. The wainscoted hallway is painted a deep, almost olive, green, and the risers of the steps are marbled. Newel posts are mahoganized, and the stick balusters are painted the same: green. The wainscot now found in the parlor, and that now painted over in the dining room, is representative of the fancy painting, which reached its height in the era between 1820 and 1840. The baseboards are marbled, rails and stiles of the wainscot are simulated mahogany, and panels are painted in imitation of birds-eye and curly maple. The dado cap, the door and window jamb moldings, are all painted a deep blue. Sunbursts in the parlor mantle are gilded with gold leaf. Doors throughout the house are painted with mahogany stiles and rails and with maple panels, identical to the wainscot of the first floor. Plaster surfaces throughout the house were applied over split lathes, and were left white. They were probably whitewashed often, and contain no signs of stenciling or wall painting.


     3.      Flooring: All the floors are of Virginia hard pine, varying in width from three to six inches. Without exception a single board runs the complete length of a room.

     4.      Fireplaces: There are four fireplaces in the house, 2 each on the first and second floors. There are no fireplaces on the third floor. All hearths are of square brick tiles. The finest mantle is gained, has herringbone and Greek key moldings, and gilded sunbursts, and is to be found in the parlor.

D. The Site: Within the immediate environs of the house are known to have been a smokehouse, an icehouse, barns, a kitchen, and a building referred to as the "weaving house". None of these buildings are still standing, although the frame of the smokehouse has been salvaged and will eventually be recon-structed. Woodwork from the kitchen, taken down in 1959, is in storage, and the chimney and foundations for the building still exist. There are no photographs of any of the other buildings, with the exception of the "weaving house", and it is highly unlikely that any archaeological excavations will take place.

Court:
In April of 1839 he was appointed deputy sheriff. David Booth was the sheriff.

Census:
age 75 in 1870 census and occupation listed as farmer. Persons living with him were listed as: Mary E. Booth, age 50 (keeping house); Mary Owen, age 19; John Owen, age 18 (at school), Elizabeth Parson, age 50; Amy (Amie Lee) L, age 7.

Samuel Booth Values: Real Estate $700, personal property $5700
Mary E. Booth Values: Real Estate $5000, personal property $2000

Medical:
for 2 years prior to death

Alt. Death:
from a photo copy of a document at Kenneth Coker's

Died:
Main Entry Farmville Mercury, and official advertiser for Prince Edward, Cumberland, Buckingham, Appomattox and neighboring counties
Title Died- At his residence in Sussex County, Col. Samuel Booth, father of P. H. Booth of Petersburg. (Petersburg Index - Appeal). (p. 3, c. 2). Publication Thursday, January 27, 1876. Gen. note From the marriage and obituary citations compiled by Bernard J. Henley from Virginia newspapers on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Other Format Available on microfilm (Library of Virginia Film 36). Subject - Personal Booth, Samuel, d.1876.
Subject - Topical Obituaries -- Virginia.
Subject -Geographic Farmville (Va.)
Buckingham County (Va.)
Appomattox County (Va.)
Cumberland County (Va.)
Genre/Form Obituaries -- Virginia -- Sussex County.
Added Entry Henley, Bernard J. (Bernard John)
Added Title Bernard J. Henley papers.

Buried:
\\ulGRAVEYARD\\ulnone: Persons buried in the graveyard at Snow Hill:
     Col. Samuel Booth and his wife (no gravestone remains)
     Sarah Ellis Booth (no gravestone remains)
     Georgianna Booth James (no gravestone remains)
Note: Her husband, Dr. Richard Henry James, was an alcoholic who abandoned his wife. When he died, the Booth's refused to let him be buried next to his wife, and he was interred on a nearby farm owned by the Rogers family.

     Binns Beverly Booth
     Elizabeth Bingham Baird Booth (his wife)
(The issue of D & E above are F, G, H)

     Elizabeth (Nannie) Bell Booth, infant daughter died during the 1880's (no gravestone remains)
     Annie L. Booth, 1872 - 1885 or 95
     Virginia Frances Booth Parsons (no gravestone remains)
     Dallas Parsons, her husband. (no gravestone remains)

J.      Also buried in the graveyard, (no gravestone remains), are 2 children of Joseph Booth (son of Capt. David Booth). Neither ever married, both lived into old age, an they supposedly lived together in Dendron, Surry County, Virginia. Marie Baird attended their funerals during the 1920's, but she is not sure of the exact date. Their names were Agnes Booth and Patrick Booth (no gravestone remains).

LVA Record:
Record 203 out of 1492      Previous Record Next Record
Main Entry      Link Farmville Mercury, and official advertiser for Prince Edward, Cumberland, Buckingham, Appomattox and neighboring counties
Title      Link Died- At his residence in Sussex County, Col. Samuel Booth, father of P. H. Booth of Petersburg. (Petersburg Index - Appeal). (p. 3, c. 2).
Publication      Thursday, January 27, 1876.
Gen. note      From the marriage and obituary citations compiled by Bernard J. Henley from Virginia newspapers on microfilm at the Library of Virginia.
Other Format      Available on microfilm (Library of Virginia Film 36).
Subject - Personal      LinkBooth, Samuel, d.1876.
Subject - Topical      LinkObituaries -- Virginia.
Subject -Geographic      LinkFarmville (Va.)

Samuel married ELLIS Sarah (Sally) on 26 Dec 1816 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Sarah (daughter of ELLIS Benjamin and JONES Sarah (Sally)) was born about 1798 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 24 Oct 1861 in Southampton County, VA; was buried in Surry County, VA (Snow Hill Cemetery). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married CONWAY Kitty about 1861. Kitty was born in 1790; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married OWEN Mary Elizabeth Tatum on 22 Dec 1859 in Sussex County, VA. Mary (daughter of TATUM David and TATUM Nancy --LNU--) was born in 1818 in Prince George County, VA; died on 5 Jul 1891 in Sussex County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 999

Notes:

From Beverly Booth Bible: James Booth, son of Beverly and wife Elizabeth, went to Ga., to Brother Robert's and died 2 May 1822.

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• Reference Number: 450
• Alt. Birth: 20 Dec 1820
• Alt. Marriage: 22 Aug 1859

Notes:

John C. Rogers was granted administration of the estate of Mary's mother on July 23, 1855. She had died on July 2nd, 1855. He then married her daughter Mary Ellis Booth on Aug 22nd, 1859. Booth family bible circa 1800 shows her marriage as 4-9-1840, which would make her 18 yoa.

John C. Rogers was granted administration of the estate of Mary's mother on
July 23, 1855. She had died on July 2nd, 1855. He then married her daughter
Mary Ellis Booth on Aug 22nd, 1859 - Ref. Page 50 LDS Booth Genealogy- This must be an incorrect date, as the family Bible shows them married in 1840.


On July 23, 1855, John C. Rogers was granted administration of Mary Cornwall Booth's estate.
and surity of $500 was posted by William M. West. He returned warrant 155002.

Mary Presson Cornwall Booth died July 2nd, 1855.

Mary married ROGERS John Clark, Sr. on 9 Apr 1840 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. John (son of ROGERS Micajah, Sr. and CLARK Mary Polly) was born on 28 Dec 1819 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 1 Nov 1884 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1000

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1029

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• Alt. Name: Beverly K. Booth
• Reference Number: 469
• Census: 1820, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Pg.136
• Census: 1840, Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA; Pg. 174
• Census: 1850, Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA; Pg.236, 19th District, Sumner Co., Tn.

Notes:

In the 1820 census records for Greene County, Georgia there is a Bevely Booth listed on page 228 and Robert Booth on page 226. They are both in Capt Grigorys District. Robert Booth is still in Greene Co., GA in the 1830 census but Beverly is not. Robyn (davidh9066@aol.com)

1820 BOOTH BEVERLY So Hampton County VA 136 Surry Federal Population Schedule VA 1820 Federal Census Index VA320124707 Pg 136, Surry, So Hampton Co, VA

1840 BOOTH BEVERLY Montgomery County AL 174 Not Township Listed Federal Population Schedule AL 1840 Federal Census Index ALS4a258767 Pg 174

1850 BOOTH BEVERLY Sumner County TN 236 19th District Federal Population Schedule TN 1850 Federal Census Index TNS5a159607 Pg 236, 19th Dist,

BEVERLY BOOTH CAHABA 12686 1834/08/05 ST STEPHENS 15N 13E 34 39.9750 view full record

Alt. Name:
Ancestors of J.D. Weeks

Census:
http://www.myheritage.com/FP/CompareTrees/tree.php?s=427883&siteID=427883&familyTreeID=3&rootIndividualID=1626&rootIndividualName=Sarah BOOTH (ANSLEY)&client_version=1&displayLang=DF&compareSiteID=387233&compareFamilyTreeID=1&compareRootIndividualID=14279

Census:
http://www.myheritage.com/FP/CompareTrees/tree.php?s=427883&siteID=427883&familyTreeID=3&rootIndividualID=1626&rootIndividualName=Sarah BOOTH (ANSLEY)&client_version=1&displayLang=DF&compareSiteID=387233&compareFamilyTreeID=1&compareRootIndividualID=14279

Census:
http://www.myheritage.com/FP/CompareTrees/tree.php?s=427883&siteID=427883&familyTreeID=3&rootIndividualID=1626&rootIndividualName=Sarah BOOTH (ANSLEY)&client_version=1&displayLang=DF&compareSiteID=387233&compareFamilyTreeID=1&compareRootIndividualID=14279

Beverly married ANSLEY Sarah on 29 Jul 1819 in Greene County, GA. Sarah (daughter of ANSLEY Samuel and WATTS Celia) was born in 1803 in Townsville, Vance, North Carolina, USA; died in 1838 in Benton, AL; was buried in Montgomery, Alabama (Osburn Cem). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beverly married PEAK Elizabeth on 4 Dec 1836 in Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, USA. Elizabeth was born in 1812; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 470

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 471

Hiram married CALDWERR Mary on 16 May 1839. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 476

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 477

Amanda married LANE Shepherd G. on 14 May 1833 in Troup County, GA.. Shepherd was born in 1811; died in 1895. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 478

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 479

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• email: From Terri Jensen
• Reference Number: 472
• Residence: 1880, Upshur County, Texas, USA

Notes:

When Robert Louis Booth was born on July 7, 1811, in Surry County, Virginia, his father, Robert, was 38 and his mother, Rebecca, was 21. He had one sister. He died on June 7, 1882, in Diana, Texas, at the age of 70, and was buried there.

Came to Georgia with his parents in late 1811 or early 1812.

Moved from Georgia to Texas in 1854

email:
5. G,Grandfather's name: Robert L. Booth; born July 7, 1811 in Surry
County, VA; resided, LaGrange, Georgia and Old Diana, Texas; died, June 7,
1882, in Old Diana, Texas; buried, Walnut Hill Cemetery, Old Diana, Texas
occupation, farmer; married Susan A. Jones on October 28, 1834; she was
born September 1, 1819 in Georgia, died September 8, 1870 in Old Diana,
Texas; buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery; children: James R.L. Booth, born
September 2, 1836 in LaGrange, Troup County, GEorgia, married Frances A.
Brown on April 12, 1866; Julius C.B. Booth, born May 10, 1838 in LaGrange,
Troup Co., Georgia; died on July 21, 1864; Sheppard Walter Booth, born
October 5, 1841 in LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia; died May 17, 1918, married
Horace Campbell on August 12, 1862; Sarah Amanda Booth, born November 20,
1846 in LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia, married Thomas F. McKissack on
December 2, 1868; Willis Early Booth, born on January 27, 1851 in LeGrange,
Troup Co., Georgia; died September 6, 1915; married Woddie C. Woods on
November 6, 1886; Rebecca Frances Booth, born December 13, 1856, in Old
Diana, Upshur Co., Texas, married J.D. Frederick on December 18, 1872
Per Talmadge Booth papers

Buried:
Birth: Jul. 7, 1811
Surry County
Virginia, USA Death: Jun. 7, 1882
Diana
Upshur County
Texas, USA

Family links:
Parents:
Robert Booth (1773 - 1863)
Rebecca Sheffield Booth (1790 - 1865)

Spouse:
Susan Ann Jones Booth (1819 - 1870)

Children:
James Robert Louis Booth (1836 - 1913) *
Julius C B Booth (1838 - 1864) *
Sarah Acsah Booth McKissack (1848 - 1886) *
Willis Early Booth (1851 - 1915) *


Burial:
Walnut Creek Cemetery
Diana
Upshur County
Texas, USA

Robert married JONES Susan Ann on 25 Oct 1834 in Meriwether County, Ga. Susan (daughter of JONES Willis and FLORENCE Frances) was born on 1 Sep 1819 in Lincoln County, Ga; died on 18 Sep 1870; was buried in Old Diana, Upshur County, TX (Walnut Hill Cem). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 473

Notes:

Died:
from the Burke-Ansley family tree by luddyburke

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1041

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1031

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1032

Polley married MADERRA Archibald on 9 Jan 1813 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Archibald and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1033

Notes:

Gene, We are working on Lee Genealogy & have hit a wall on William Lee, He is the 6th generation back from me. He married Matilda Oney on Mar 13, 1817, in Botetourt Co Va. He & Matilda are from Surry Co. Va, William was born in 1785, according to censusbooks in Fentress Co Tn. In 1850 census he was 65 years old. I believe he died in 1856 or 1857 in Fentress Co Tn. Matilda moved to Casey Co, Ky. & died inMarch of 1870. She is buried in Casey Co. in Salem Cemetery but I have not been able to locate her grave or her sons grave that is there. I was wondering if yoy might have any info on William Lee Or his ancestors. If you do I would love to talk to you about it.. Carolyn & I are going to come to Richmond, Va before too long. We have friends there. I was in Army with him In 1959 & 1960 & Rodney says Surry Co is not far from Richmond. Look forward to hearing from you, Ray & Carolyn Lee 2337 Sullivan Ln. Bardstown, Ky. 40004 502-349-1661

Matilda married LEE William on 13 Mar 1817 in Botetourt County, VA. William was born about 1785 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died about 1858 in Fentress County, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1017

Notes:

Consort of Capt. Claiborne Booth, leaving a husband and 2 children

Census:
Name: Ella E. Walker
[Ella E. Warren] Age: 32 Birth Year: abt 1848 Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1880: Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia Race: White Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Wife Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Charles M. Walker Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's name: Mahala Warren Mother's Birthplace: Virginia Neighbors: Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
NameAge\\tab     
Charles M. Walker 37\\tab     
Ella E. Walker 32\\tab     
Warren Walker 6\\tab     
Walter Walker 2\\tab     
John Walker 6m\\tab     
Mahala Warren 68\\tab     

Died:
Mahala was Living with her daughter Ella Warren Walker in the 1880 census.

Main Entry American beacon and Norfolk and Portsmouth daily advertiser (Norfolk, Va. : 1827) Title Died- On Dec. 24, 1833, in her 24th year, at her residence in Isle of Wight County, Mrs. Mahala Booth, consort of Capt. Claiborne Booth, leaving her husband and two children. (p. 2, c. 6) Publication Friday, January 3, 1834. Gen. note From the marriage and obituary citations compiled by Bernard J. Henley from Virginia newspapers on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Other Format Available on microfilm (Library of Virginia Film 188). Subject - Topical Obituaries -- Virginia. Subject -Geographic Norfolk (Va.) Added Entry Henley, Bernard J. (Bernard John) Added Title Bernard J. Henley papers.

Mahala married WARREN Howell E. on 22 Apr 1833 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Howell and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Lived with:: 1833, Friars Point, Coahoma, Mississippi, USA

Stephen married VALENTINE Ann Eliza in May 1836. Ann and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Political: Surry County, VA
• Real Estate: 1800, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Value 4500
• Census: 1850, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; 1850 Census
• Occupation: 1850, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Farmer

Notes:

Political:
The following gentlemen, who compose the Republican Corresponding Committee for the county of Surry will please remember that a full meeting of the members is respectfully requested to meet at the court-house,
the fourth Monday in this month, (being court day):

Wm. E. B. Ruffin, Philip Smith, Wm. H. Edwards, Walter S. Booth, James S. Clark, James D. Edwards, Drury Stith, Wm. E. Bailey, Edwain White, John Spratley, Thomas Ruffin, David Booth, Saml. Booth, Amos Sledge, David Hargrave, Edwin T. Spratley, Patrick H. Bilbro and Arch'd Davis
Richard H. Edwards, chairman.

Census:
Parish of Southwark, also shows Edward E. Spratley (age 28) and Agnes S. Spratly(age 25) as livind on the farm. They were possibly laborers.

Walter married SIMMONS Mrs. Sarah H.J. on 14 Feb 1833 in Surry, Surry County, VA (Courthouse). Mrs. died before 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Census
• Property: 1850, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Real Estate Value $400
• Occupation: 1850, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Farmer

Notes:

This child showed up on Lydon Hart's records and has not appeared on any other records found so far.

Hx of Snow Hill
Also buried in the graveyard, (no gravestone remains), are 2 children of Joseph Booth (son of Capt. David Booth). Neither ever married, both lived into old age, an they supposedly lived together in Dendron, Surry County, Virginia. Marie Baird attended their funerals during the 1920's, but she is not sure of the exact date. Their names were Agnes Booth and Patrick Booth (no gravestone remains).

ELIZABETH & JOSEPH WERE FANNYE BOOTH'S GRANDPARENTS. His wife was his cousin

Census:
Age listed as 27, occupation as farmer, and real estate as $400.
Rowland Bryant , age 19, listed as laborer

Buried:
GRAVEYARD: Persons buried in the graveyard at Snow Hill:
     Col. Samuel Booth and his wife (no gravestone remains)
     Sarah Ellis Booth (no gravestone remains)
     Georgianna Booth James (no gravestone remains)
Note: Her husband, Dr. Richard Henry James, was an alcoholic who abandoned his wife. When he died, the Booth's refused to let him be buried next to his wife, and he was interred on a nearby farm owned by the Rogers family.

     Binns Beverly Booth
     Elizabeth Bingham Baird Booth (his wife)
(The issue of D & E above are F, G, H)

     Elizabeth (Nannie) Bell Booth, infant daughter died during the 1880's (no gravestone remains)
     Annie L. Booth, 1872 - 1885 or 95
     Virginia Frances Booth Parsons (no gravestone remains)
     Dallas Parsons, her husband. (no gravestone remains)

J.      Also buried in the graveyard, (no gravestone remains), are 2 children of Joseph Booth (son of Capt. David Booth). Neither ever married, both lived into old age, an they supposedly lived together in Dendron, Surry County, Virginia. Marie Baird attended their funerals during the 1920's, but she is not sure of the exact date. Their names were Agnes Booth and Patrick Booth (no gravestone remains).

Joseph married BOSHUR Mrs. Elizabeth Jane in 1845. Mrs. was born in 1823; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1018

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1019

Notes:

BIRTH: This mornings column by Virginia Rollings in Daily Press mentions these names which are of interest to us: Agnes Booth born in 1821, daughter of David Booth and his wife, Ann Holloway. Also mentions Beverly Booth living on Queens Creek before 1638. Although some of the names are familiar to me, I could not match the names and dates with your web site. You might want to check these out at www.dailypress.com click Life Today, then click "Cousins are Overlapping and intertwined in settlements south of Jamestown" for the article. Having lived on the Spratley Farm as a child, Shirley remembers the Spratley cemetery in Dendron. ToDo: Check for her grave NOTE: She and Edward are buried at Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, VA. (Verified)

Cousins are overlapping and intertwined in settlements south of Jamestown December 3, 2005 How many cousins are there in the area south of Jamestown, where families settled soon after the first colonists arrived in 1607? The settlers owned adjacent farms and attended church together, and - during the passage of eight or 10 generations - their families intertwined as sons and daughters married. Cousins are plentiful.

The pedigrees of James Tredway Spratley of Newport News and his wife, Lois Millard Sessions Spratley, include scores of Colonial names, some of them identical. Lois descends from the Sessions family, which resided in New England by 1630 and moved south in 1692, building the Sessions House at Yorktown. Marriages in subsequent generations connected the Sessions to Virginia names found in both Lois' and James' lineages.

Spratleys were at Archers Hope and were connected to prominent early Puritans in Nansemond and to several Quaker families who found a refuge in Nansemond in the 17th century. They soon founded towns near the Blackwater with the biblical names of Corinth, Jerusalem and Antioch and the more profane Sedley.

Spratley's father, Garnett Leigh Spratley, born in 1883, married Almeda Tredway of Chatham. Garnett's father, Robert J.J. Spratley, son of Edward Evans Spratley and Agnes Booth, compounded cousins when around 1880 he married Grie Land Spratley, a daughter of Stith Spratley and Urania Clarke. They are buried in the Spratley Cemetery in Dendron near the Spratley homeplace. Urania's parents were Col. James Clarke and Virginia Maynard, who lived at ancient Oakhill near the Rolfe House in Surry.

The Hart ancestry in Dendron added many branches to the tree when Stith's father, John "Jack" Spratley, born in 1797, married Sally Hart. Surry Courthouse records of about 1650 show litigation between Henry Hart and Thomas Rolfe, son of Pocahontas, who returned from England at about age 30 to find buildings on land in Surry that he had inherited.

Agnes Booth, born in 1821, mother of Edward Evans Spratley, was the daughter of David Booth and his wife, Ann Holloway. Beverly Booth was living on Queens Creek before 1638. Holloways received land grants in Isle of Wight, York, the Eastern Shore and Surry. John Holloway received an addition, in 1642, to his lands in Northampton County. York County land attracted hundreds of Eastern Shore fishermen and farmers after the Revolution, when some Tories moved away. Spratley Quaker ancestors with birth, marriage, and death dates are in Vol. VI of William Wade Hinshaw's Quaker records.

The Spratley embrace of Southside families includes the long lines of Hargrave, Bray and Hartwell. James Tredwell Spratley's maternal grandfather, James Lewis Tredway, married Almeda Hargrave, daughter of Jesse Hamlin Hargrave, son of George Hargrave and Susan Hamlin. Born in 1822 in Sussex County, Jesse Hamlin Hargrave added untold cousins when he married Ruth Thomas Hunt, daughter of Capt. John Hunt and his wife, Sallie Tate.

Richard Hargrave Sr. came from London to Lower Norfolk in 1634 and claimed 150 acres near the Nansemond River. His son, Richard Hargrave Jr., married Pembroke Pead and the couple moved to Surry about 1683. In his will, dated 1704, Richard named three children, Judith, wife of James Lowery, and sons, Bray and Lemuel Hargrave.

Lemuel's will, probated in Surry in 1742, named sons Jesse, Benjamin (deceased), Joseph, grandson Samuel Hargrave and son-in law Anslem Bailey Jr. Joseph, "a wealthy Quaker" in Surry, named sons and daughters in his will, including Jesse Hargrave, who inherited 440 acres in Sussex and fathered nine children. His son George was born in 1776. Revolutionary War and Civil War records include information about several Hargraves.

The Seward/Spratley/Evans Bible names the great-great grandfather of James Tredway Spratley, William Hartwell Spratley who married Dollie Evans. His son, Edward Evans Spratley, born in 1820, was the father of Robert James Joseph Spratley, born in 1853. His son, Garnett Leigh Spratley, who died in 1976, was the father of James Tredway Spratley. One Spratley Bible filmed in 1994 in the Isle of Wight Library and additional Spratley records may be researched in the Isle of Wight County Library.

Agnes married SPRATLEY Edward Evans, Sr. on 19 Feb 1849 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Edward (son of SPRATLEY William H.) was born on 5 May 1820; died on 29 Jul 1893; was buried in Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1009

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1010

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1023

Damaris married RICHARDSON William S. on 18 May 1820 in Botetourt County, VA. William and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1020

Family/Spouse: BROCKWELL Unknown. Unknown and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1021

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; 1850 census

Notes:

Census:
Parish of Southwark, listed as living at home and age of 13. Listed as attending school within the census year

Family/Spouse: GRANT Unknown. Unknown and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1013

Notes:

Birth year estimated. Month and day are correct. Year gliched during transfer of data from old program.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1011

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1012

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 457
• Residence: FRANKLIN COUNTY, VA

Notes:

Lynchburg Virginian (Lynchburg, Va. : 1829) Died- On Sunday, Jan. 23, at her father's in Franklin County, Miss Maria Louisa Booth, daughter of Benjamin Booth. (p. 3, c. 4) -- Thursday, February 3, 1831. C:_louisa_Booth.htm

Residence:
re: Daughter's obit

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: Civil War
• Reference Number: 458
• Residence: Petersburg, VA; Large Brick Home on Sycamore St.
• Alt. Birth: 1821
• Alt. Death: 22 Mar 1896

Notes:

Lived in Petersburg, Va. Per info rcvd from John C. Baugh of Claremont by John Owen papers. Lived in Petersburg. Buried in Blandford Cemetery in plot "K" on the right hand side of Virginia Ave. between Carolina Ave. and Georgia Ave. There is a rather large 4-sided pyramid with engraving on all 4 sides. The front has a large BOOTH and DREWRY on it. There are 22 gravestones in this plot. The area is listed as belonging to P. H. Booth. The lady in the cemetery office said it was not the original grave of Patrick Henry Booth. It had been moved from somewhere else, but the cemetery records did not show where it came from.

K-NG, 10; 3,4,7,8

Side 1 Patrick H. Drewry May 24, 1875-Dec. 21, 1947 his wife Mary Metcalf Drewry April 2, 1871-Feb. 23, 1959 William Emmett Drewry ( As of May 7,2003, I, Jean Goodrich Johnson, have not identified his connection to this family.) Aug. 12 1913-Jan. 25, 1938 wife of P. H. D. Jr. Tennie D. Drewry ( There is a small stone in this plot with the name Tennie Daugette Drewry Sept. 12, 1908-June 21, 1976) Thelma H. Drewry Sept. 21, 1907- Aug. 8, 1951 Wife of Dr. P. H. Drewry, Jr. Mar. 21 1907- Apr. 8, 1980

Side 2 Nettie Virginia daughter of P. H. & A. M. H. Booth and wife of R. E. Young born Dec. 21, 1851 died Feb. 5, 1888 Samuel W. Booth 1844-1925 Ella K Booth 1854-1920 Samuel W. Booth, Jr. 1886-1950 Harriet Booth Wilson 1880-1967 Whitworth Wilson 1869-1970 Fanneil Skeen Booth 1891-1986

Side 3 Patrick H. Booth, Sr. Born Aug. 8, 1820 Died March 22, 1896 Anna Maria Maynard wife of P. H.Booth born Nov. 2, 1815 Died Feb. 23, 1911

Side 4 Patrick H. Booth, Jr. (A small stone in this plot reads " Infant Patrick Henry sone of P. H. & A.M. H. Booth born June 7, 1856 Died Jan. 20 1857) Born June 7, 1856 Died Jan 1857 Altazera Laughton daughter of P. H. & A. M. H. Booth and wife of Dr. E. A. Drewry born Dec. 21, 1842 died June 14, 1906 John M. Drewry Dec. 23 1911-Jan. 18, 1978 husband of Judith H. Drewry


Chancery Records Index LocalityIndex Number Original Case Number SOUTHAMPTON CO 1893-013 36 Plaintiff(s)Defendant(s) P H BOOTH ETC J E DREWRY ETC Surname(s) BOOTH DREWRY POPE PRINCE WillsPlat? NO
Format LVA Microfilm Reel Number Local Reel Number Image Numbern
244 660 770

Military:
Full View of Record: Confederate Rosters          
TitleBooth, P. H.          
Gen. noteRank: 4th Corporal.          
Company: K.          
Regiment: 23rd (Infantry).          
Other FormatAvailable on microfilm. Confederate rosters, v. 1-20, reel 1-10.          
Biog./Hist. NoteOn March 13, 1884, the General Assembly passed an act directing the adjutant general to compile a roster of all those who served from Virginia in the Confederate armed forces. The project did not begin, however, until Congress' passage of an act in 1903 providing for the assembling of muster rolls for all the Confederate states and Virginia's subsequent creation of the Office of the Secretary of Virginia Military Records in 1904. The work of the Secretary of Virginia Military Records of assembling muster rolls and other documents related to Virginians in the Civil War was continued by the Department of Confederate Military Records which was formed by an act of the General Assemply on March 12, 1912. Major Robert W. Hunter served as Secretary of Virginia Military Records from 1904 until 1910. Hunter was replaced by Colonel Joseph V. Bidgood who served as Secretary of Virginia Military Records and later Secretary of the Department of Confederate Military Records. In 1918, the General Assembly passed an act abolishing the Department of Confederate Military Records and transferred the department's records to the Library of Virginia.          
NoteThe Confederate Rosters are now part of the Virginia Dept. of Military Affairs record group (RG# 46) housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.          
NoteSource: Vol. 3, p. 46 (reel 2).          



Residence:
Home was razed in 1967

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 459

Notes:

Married by Alexander Stewart. Only one husband they are the same.

Her kids and Binns Beverly's were double cousins

Rebecca married BAIRD Alexander Peter, Jr. on 3 Dec 1849 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Alexander (son of BAIRD (Alexander) Peter, Sr. and BINGHAM Elizabeth Mckee) was born on 7 Aug 1826 in Petersburg, VA; died on 24 Sep 1884 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; was buried in 1884 in Surry County, VA (Baird Family Cemetary(Grape Hill), Rt. 612)). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Residence: Surry County, VA (Snow Hill Plantation); Snow Hill
• Military: Abt 1863, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Captain - Confederate Army

Notes:

Binn's and Rebecca's (# 382) children were double cousins

Name: Booth, Binns Beverly Age at census: 36 Town: Guilford Twp County: Surry Court House State: VA Occupation: Farmer Real Estate Value: $ 2000.00 Personal Property: $ 350.00 Birthplace: Virginia Father Foreign Born: No Mother Foreign Born: No Month born in census year: Month Married-census year: School attend-census year: Can't read or write: Eligible to vote: Yes Date of Enumeration: Children: Thaddeus Floyd 15 yoa Virginia Francis 13 yoa Ella (Elizabeth Bell) 11 yoa Maria Louise (Beauty) 9 yoa Sarah (Selia ??) 5 Selia Jackson 3 Infant (Annie Saunie)

Binns and Elizabeth were married by the Rev. H.B.Cowles and obtained their marriage license on 11-16-1853.

Capt.Ben was a confedarate officer.I believe I might have his record but I'm leaving town now after a last check on my computer. Sorry about spelling but in a hurry. I wiuld like a pic of his tombstone.Thanks Talmadge

Was also a minister Was also listed as Captain B. B. Booth

Apparently, the Briggs family and Binns Beverly Booth were extremely close. The Briggs first child Baines Bennett Briggs was called Binns instead of Baines. Conclusion drawn from Briggs family bible

Binns died while on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Taylor Goodrich, who lived near Carsley, Va. His death was following a brief illness. His health had been failing for some time, but his death came unexpectedly and was a shock to his immediate family.

Name: Booth, Binns Beverly Age at census: 36

Town: Guilford Twp County: Surry Court House State: VA

Occupation: Farmer

Real Estate Value: $ 2000.00

Personal Property: $ 350.00

Birthplace: Virginia

Father Foreign Born: Mother Foreign Born:

Month born in census year: Month Married-census year: School attend-census year: Can't read or write: Eligible to vote: Yes Date of Enumeration: Children:
Thaddeus Floyd 15 yoa
Virginia Francis 13 yoa
Ella (Elizabeth Bell) 11 yoa
Maria Louise (Beauty) 9 yoa
Sarah (Selia ??) 5
Selia Jackson 3
Infant (Annie Saunie) 1

Binns and Elizabeth were married by the Rev. H.B.Cowles and obtained their marriage license on 11-16-1853

Family Notes on Marriage with Elizabeth (Eliza) Bingham Baird:
Title: Notes
Text:
Apparently, the Briggs family and Binns Beverly Booth were extremely clos
e. The Briggs first child Baines Bennett Briggs was called Binns instead of Baines. Conclusion drawn from Briggs family bible
Census 1870 - page M-593/1680
Name: Booth, Binns Beverly Age at census: 36
Town: Guilford Twp
County: Surry
Court House State: VA
Occupation: Farmer
Real Estate Value: $ 2000.00
Personal Property: $ 350.00
Birthplace: Virginia
Father Foreign Born:
Can't read or write
Eligible to vote: Yes
Children: Thaddeus Floyd 15 yoa Virginia Francis 13 yoa Ella (Elizabeth Bell) 11 yoa Maria Louise (Beauty) 9 yoa Sarah (Selia ??) 5 Selia Jackson 3 Infant (Annie Saunie)
Marriage Bonds of Petersburg, VA 1784-1854 page 74
Binns and Elizabeth were married by the Rev. H.B.Cowles and obtained the ir marriage license on 11-16-1853.
Capt.Ben was a confedarate officer
Talmadge was also a minister
Was also listed as Captain B. B. Booth
Title: 1870 Federal Census - Surry County, Virginia
Page: 30
Entry Date: August 6, 1870
Source Text: Binns Booth: 36 years old Farmer Value of Real Estate: 2000 Value of Personal Estate: 350 Born in Virginia Eliza Booth: 36 years old Born in Virginia Children at Home: Thaddeus (16); Virginia (13); Ella (11); Maria (9); Sarah (5); Selia (3); Female Infant (1)
Title: 1850 Federal Census - Surry County, Virginia
Entry Date: July 26, 1850
Source Text: Parents: Samuel and Sally Booth Sibling: Georgianna Binns B. Booth: 16 years old Attending School Born in Virginia
Title: 1900 Federal Census - Surry County, Virginia
Page: 8A
Entry Date: June 26, 1900
Source Text: Binns B. Booth Head of Household Born April 1834 66 years old Married 46 years Born in Virginia Parents Born in Virginia Farmer Can read, write, speak English Owns home - farm - free and clear Eliza B Booth Wife Born March 1834 66 years old Married 46 years 11 children - 8 living Can read, write, speak English Born in Virginia Parents Born in Virginia Children at home: Samuel P. Booth Born Jan 1875 25 years old Farm Laborer Can read, write, speak English Born in Virginia
Title: 1880 Federal Census - Surry County, Virginia
Page: 14
Entry Date: June 11, 1880
Source Text: Binns B Booth 46 years old Husband Farmer Born in Virginia Parents born in Virginia Eliza B Booth 46 years old Wife Born in Virginia Parents born in Virginia Children at Home: Thaddeus F (25); Mariah L (18); Sally (16); Sealia (13); Leslise? (11); Annie (9); Samuel P (6)
Title: 1860 Federal Census - Surry County, Virginia
Page: 14
Entry Date: June 23, 1860
Source Text: Binns B Booth 25 years old Farmer Value of real estate: 2000 Value of personal estate: 4000 Born in Virginia Eliza B Booth 25 years old Children at home: Thaddeus F (5); Virginia F (3); Ella G (1); Unnamed female (4 months)

Title: 1870 Federal Census - Surry County, Virginia
Page: 30
Entry Date: August 6, 1870
Source Text: Binns Booth: 36 years old Farmer Value of Real Estate: 2000 Value of Personal Estate: 350 Born in Virginia Eliza Booth: 36 years old Born in Virginia Children at Home: Thaddeus (16); Virginia (13); Ella (11); Maria (9); Sarah (5); Selia (3); Female Infant (1)

Title: 1850 Federal Census - Surry County, Virginia
Entry Date: July 26, 1850
Source Text: Parents: Samuel and Sally Booth Sibling: Georgianna Binns B. Booth: 16 years old Attending School Born in Virginia

Title: 1900 Federal Census - Surry County, Virginia
Page: 8A
Entry Date: June 26, 1900
Source Text: Binns B. Booth Head of Household Born April 1834 66 years old Married 46 years Born in Virginia Parents Born in Virginia Farmer Can read, write, speak English Owns home - farm - free and clear Eliza B Booth Wife Born March 1834 66 years old Married 46 years 11 children - 8 living Can read, write, speak English Born in Virginia Parents Born in Virginia Children at home: Samuel P. Booth Born Jan 1875 25 years old Farm Laborer Can read, write, speak English Born in Virginia

Title: 1880 Federal Census - Surry County, Virginia
Page: 14
Entry Date: June 11, 1880
Source Text: Binns B Booth 46 years old Husband Farmer Born in Virginia Parents born in Virginia Eliza B Booth 46 years old Wife Born in Virginia Parents born in Virginia Children at Home: Thaddeus F (25); Mariah L (18); Sally (16); Sealia (13); Leslise? (11); Annie (9); Samuel P (6)

Title: 1860 Federal Census - Surry County, Virginia
Page: 14
Entry Date: June 23, 1860
Source Text: Binns B Booth 25 years old Farmer Value of real estate: 2000 Value of personal estate: 4000 Born in Virginia Eliza B Booth 25 years old Children at home: Thaddeus F (5); Virginia F (3); Ella G (1); Unnamed female (4 months)

Military:
Captain Ben was a Confederate officer. I believe I might have his record but I'm leaving town now after a last check on my computer. Sorry about spelling but in a hurry. I would like a picture of his tombstone. Thanks Talmadge

Buried:
Funeral was at his daughter's home near Carsley, Va., with burial at Snow Hill. Funeral was officiated by the Rev. Bradford of the Methodist-Episcopal Church

     GRAVEYARD: Persons buried in the graveyard at Snow Hill:
     Col. Samuel Booth and his wife (no gravestone remains)
     Sarah Ellis Booth (no gravestone remains)
     Georgianna Booth James (no gravestone remains)
Note: Her husband, Dr. Richard Henry James, was an alcoholic who abandoned his wife. When he died, the Booth's refused to let him be buried next to his wife, and he was interred on a nearby farm owned by the Rogers family.

     Binns Beverly Booth
     Elizabeth Bingham Baird Booth (his wife)
(The issue of D & E above are F, G, H)

     Elizabeth (Nannie) Bell Booth, infant daughter died during the 1880's (no gravestone remains)
     Annie L. Booth, 1872 - 1885 or 95
     Virginia Frances Booth Parsons (no gravestone remains)
     Dallas Parsons, her husband. (no gravestone remains)

J.      Also buried in the graveyard, (no gravestone remains), are 2 children of Joseph Booth (son of Capt. David Booth). Neither ever married, both lived into old age, an they supposedly lived together in Dendron, Surry County, Virginia. Marie Baird attended their funerals during the 1920's, but she is not sure of the exact date. Their names were Agnes Booth and Patrick Booth (no gravestone remains).

Binns married BAIRD Elizabeth (Eliza) Bingham on 24 Nov 1853 in Petersburg, VA. Elizabeth (daughter of BAIRD (Alexander) Peter, Sr. and BINGHAM Elizabeth Mckee) was born on 5 Mar 1834 in Petersburg, VA. Or Prince George Cty; died on 16 Jan 1903 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; was buried on 18 Jan 1903 in Surry County, VA (Snow Hill Cemetery). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 460

Notes:

Buried:
GRAVEYARD: Persons buried in the graveyard at Snow Hill:
     Col. Samuel Booth and his wife (no gravestone remains)
     Sarah Ellis Booth (no gravestone remains)
     Georgianna Booth James (no gravestone remains)
Note: Her husband, Dr. Richard Henry James, was an alcoholic who abandoned his wife. When he died, the Booth's refused to let him be buried next to his wife, and he was interred on a nearby farm owned by the Rogers family.

     Binns Beverly Booth
     Elizabeth Bingham Baird Booth (his wife)
(The issue of D & E above are F, G, H)

     Elizabeth (Nannie) Bell Booth, infant daughter died during the 1880's (no gravestone remains)
     Annie L. Booth, 1872 - 1885 or 95
     Virginia Frances Booth Parsons (no gravestone remains)
     Dallas Parsons, her husband. (no gravestone remains)

J.      Also buried in the graveyard, (no gravestone remains), are 2 children of Joseph Booth (son of Capt. David Booth). Neither ever married, both lived into old age, an they supposedly lived together in Dendron, Surry County, Virginia. Marie Baird attended their funerals during the 1920's, but she is not sure of the exact date. Their names were Agnes Booth and Patrick Booth (no gravestone remains).

Georgianna married Dr. JAMES Richard Henry on 30 Jan 1855. Richard (son of JAMES John and DRAKE Eliza A.) was born about 1829 in Southampton County, Virginia (Drewryville ?); was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Name: Annie Lee

Notes:

This child showed up on Lydon Hart's records and has not appeared on any other records found so far.

Amy married HOLMES Peter James, II on 8 May 1885 in Sussex County, VA. Peter (son of HOLMES Peter J and WOODHOUSE Mary Eleanor) was born on 10 Mar 1857; died on 8 May 1935; was buried in 1935 in Wakefield Township, Sussex County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 456

Notes:

Marriage confirmed by ltr from Jean Johnson 11/99
ELIZABETH & JOSEPH WERE FANNYE BOOTH'S GRANDPARENTS

Married her cousin Joseph, son of Capt. David Booth

had 3 slaves in 1830

Birth:
Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917 for Ella Booth
Name:Ella Booth          
Gender:Female          
Baptism/Christening Date:          
Baptism/Christening Place:          
Birth Date:17 Nov 1866          
Birthplace:Dinwiddie, Virginia          
Death Date:          
Name Note:          
Race:          
Father (or Slave Owner):Sam Booth          
Father's Birthplace:          
Father's Age:          
Mother's Name:Sallie Booth          
Mother's Birthplace:          
Mother's Age:          
Indexing Project (Batch) Number:C00531-1          
System Origin:Virginia-EASy          
Source Film Number:2046931          
Reference Number:p 22          
    

Family/Spouse: BOOTH Joseph(John) W.. Joseph(John) was born cal 1822; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 674

John married BISHOP Sarah J. on 22 Dec 1870. Sarah was born on 20 Sep 1854; died on 29 Jul 1877; was buried in Waverly, VA (Bishop Cemetary, Chappell Farm). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 668
• Census: 1850, Southwark Parish, Surry Co., Virginia

Notes:

Census:
1850 United States Federal Census
about Beverly Rogers
Name:Beverly Rogers          
Age:10          
Birth Year:abt 1840          
Home in 1850:Southwark Parish, Surry, Virginia          
Gender:Male          
Family Number:247          
Household Members:NameAge               
John C Rogers 30               
Mary Rogers 27               
Beverly Rogers 10               
Catena T Rogers 8               
Mahala Rogers 5               
Mary Q Rogers 4               
John C Rogus 2               
Martha Presson 12               
Micajah Ramey 22               

Died:
Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
about Beverly B Rogers
Name:Beverly B Rogers          
Birth Date:abt 1840          
Birth Place:Surry          
Death Date:7 Aug 1858          
Death Place:Surry, Virginia          
Death Age:18          
Race:White          
Marital Status:Single          
Gender:Male          
Father Name:John C. Rogers          
Mother Name:Mary C. Rogers          
FHL Film Number:34153          

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 669
• Census: 1850, Southwark Parish, Surry Co., Virginia
• Alt. Marriage: 17 Mar 1862; Roages Family Assoc other Marriage date

Notes:

Census:
1850 United States Federal Census
about Beverly Rogers
Name:Beverly Rogers          
Age:10          
Birth Year:abt 1840          
Home in 1850:Southwark Parish, Surry, Virginia          
Gender:Male          
Family Number:247          
Household Members:NameAge               
John C Rogers 30               
Mary Rogers 27               
Beverly Rogers 10               
Catena T Rogers 8               
Mahala Rogers 5               
Mary Q Rogers 4               
John C Rogus 2               
Martha Presson 12               
Micajah Ramey 22               

Keturah married GRANT Julious O. on 16 Sep 1867. Julious was born about 1828; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Burial: Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40)
• Reference Number: 671

Notes:

Update on names Pattie Arwood (1-3-2004)

Mahala married JOHNSON David Peyton on 29 Jan 1867 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. David (son of JOHNSON Edmund and HOBBS Sara "Sally") was born on 5 Aug 1840 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 12 Aug 1919 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; was buried in Surry County, VA (Johnson Family Cemetary). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 673

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 676

Robert married COOK Julia on 29 Jan 1874. Julia (daughter of COOK Robert Allan and RAMEY Mary E) was born on 17 Oct 1856; died on 27 Feb 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 678

Margaret married EMORY Pleasant Stanley, Sr. on 22 Dec 1870. Pleasant was born on 29 Mar 1849; died on 11 Aug 1926; was buried in Surry County, VA (Rogers Family Cemetary, Off Rt.40). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 680
• Christening: 1854

Notes:

Christening:
John C. Rogers in entry for Rosebelle Rogers, "Virginia, Births and Christenings, 1853-1917"
Name:Rosebelle Rogers          
Gender:Female          
Christening Date:          
Christening Place:          
Birth Date:10 Sep 1854          
Birthplace:          
Death Date:          
Name Note:          
Race:          
Father's Name:John C. Rogers          
Father's Birthplace:          
Father's Age:          
Mother's Name:Mary          
Mother's Birthplace:          
Mother's Age:          
Indexing Project (Batch) Number:I01760-3          
System Origin:Virginia-EASy          
GS Film number:2046968          
Reference ID:p 4          

Rosabelle married BISHOP Junius Winfield on 28 Feb 1872 in Surry County, VA. Junius (son of BISHOP George Washington) was born on 27 Feb 1848 in Surry County, VA; died on 11 Jun 1920 in Surry County, VA; was buried in Waverly, Surry County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BOOTH Martha --Unknown--. Martha was born in 1832 in Alabama, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Birth: Georgia

Family/Spouse: PEAKE Leonard. Leonard was born in 1815 in Georgia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: Abt 1860, Alabama, USA; CSA, Civil War

Notes:

Posted by: Talmadge Booth Date: December 14, 1998 at 21:13:16          
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Queen Ann Booth`s father was Robert Franklin Booth.b ca 1822 GA prob Greene co.d 1 Oct 1888 Pine Level,AL Married 1846 Elizabeth Ogletree d.29 Sep 1879 Pine Level, AL They had 9 children with Queen Anne being the First in 1848.Robert Franklin Booth served in the CSA Co. C 24 Battalion,AL Cav.R.F. Booth`s 2nd wife was Minnie Colvin Grant m.1881 They had 3 children.Glad to see the posting.ave done gen.for 48 yrs, but a Newbie online.I established Beverly Booth line in C.A.R.(for son)when John Frederick orman was Registrar.Good Luck,Talmadge Booth.

Military:
CSA Co. C 24 Battalion,AL Cav

Family/Spouse: PEAKE Samuel. Samuel and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DARDEN John Henry Weaver. John and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HODNETT J. Wesley. J. and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 794
• Alt. Name: 2 Sep 1836, Troup County, GA.; James Robert Lee Booth
• Residence: 1860, Western District, Upshur, Texas
• Residence: 1900, Dallas, TX

James married BROWN Frances Adelle on 12 Apr 1866. Frances was born on 11 Oct 1843 in Meridian, Lauderdale, MS; died in May 1911 in Austin, Travis County, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Name: Julius L. Booth
• Reference Number: 795
• Alt. Birth: Abt 1840

Sarah married MCKISSACK Thomas Franklin about 1874 in Alabama, USA. Thomas and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1860, Farmville, Prince Edward, Va

Notes:

Census:
Howel E Warren
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Littleton Warren M17Virginia\\\\tab\\\\tab\\\\tab\\\\tab     
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Household ID: 285 , GS Film Number: 805371 , Digital Folder Number: 004298866 , Image Number: 00290

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1860, Farmville, Prince Edward, Va

Notes:

Census:
Howel E Warren
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Household ID: 285 , GS Film Number: 805371 , Digital Folder Number: 004298866 , Image Number: 00290

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1860, Farmville, Prince Edward, Va
• Census: 1880, Farmville, Prince Edward, Va

Notes:

Census:
Howel E Warren
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Household ID: 285 , GS Film Number: 805371 , Digital Folder Number: 004298866 , Image Number: 00290

Census:
Name: Ella E. Walker
[Ella E. Warren] Age: 32 Birth Year: abt 1848 Birthplace: Virginia Home in 1880: Farmville, Prince Edward, Virginia Race: White Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Wife Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Charles M. Walker Father's Birthplace: Virginia Mother's name: Mahala Warren Mother's Birthplace: Virginia Neighbors: Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
NameAge\\tab     
Charles M. Walker 37\\tab     
Ella E. Walker 32\\tab     
Warren Walker 6\\tab     
Walter Walker 2\\tab     
John Walker 6m\\tab     
Mahala Warren 68\\tab     

Ella married WALKER C. M., Col. on 8 Sep 1870 in Prince Edward County, Va. C. was born on 23 Dec 1845; died on 22 Jul 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1860, Farmville, Prince Edward, Va

Notes:

Census:
Howel E Warren
United States Census, 1860
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Household ID: 285 , GS Film Number: 805371 , Digital Folder Number: 004298866 , Image Number: 00290

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1860, Farmville, Prince Edward, Va

Notes:

Census:
Howel E Warren
United States Census, 1860
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Household ID: 285 , GS Film Number: 805371 , Digital Folder Number: 004298866 , Image Number: 00290

Roswell married MARSHALL Letitia on 18 Jan 1872. Letitia and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Education: 1850, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Attending school
• Alt. Name: 1850, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Rosalin

Rosalie married MARKS John Alexander on 15 Dec 1857 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. John and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Burial: Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Snow Hill

Notes:

This child showed up on Lydon Hart's records and has not appeared on any other records found so far.

No gravestone remains in the Snow Hill Cemetary:
Also buried in the graveyard, (no gravestone remains), are 2 children of Joseph Booth (son of Capt. David Booth). Neither ever married, both lived into old age, an they supposedly lived together in Dendron, Surry County, Virginia. Marie Baird attended their funerals during the 1920's, but she is not sure of the exact date. Their names were Agnes Booth and Patrick Booth (no gravestone remains).

Buried:
Verified 9/7/2009 by tombstone. Buried in the Clary Plat

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Census

Notes:

This child showed up on Lydon Hart's records and has not appeared on any other records found so far.

No Gravestone remains in the Snow Hill Cemetary:

Also buried in the graveyard, (no gravestone remains), are 2 children of Joseph Booth (son of Capt. David Booth). Neither ever married, both lived into old age, an they supposedly lived together in Dendron, Surry County, Virginia. Marie Baird attended their funerals during the 1920's, but she is not sure of the exact date. Their names were Agnes Booth and Patrick Booth (no gravestone remains).

Census:
Age listed as 5 mos. on the 26 Jul 1850 census, which would make his birth month around FEBRUARY.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1900-1920, Dendron, Surry County VA; Lived in Dendron

Notes:

Also buried in the graveyard, (no gravestone remains), are 2 children of Joseph Booth (son of Capt. David Booth). Neither ever married, both lived into old age, an they supposedly lived together in Dendron, Surry County, Virginia. Marie Baird attended their funerals during the 1920's, but she is not sure of the exact date. Their names were Agnes Booth and Patrick Booth (no gravestone remains).

Buried:
GRAVEYARD: Persons buried in the graveyard at Snow Hill:
     Col. Samuel Booth and his wife (no gravestone remains)
     Sarah Ellis Booth (no gravestone remains)
     Georgianna Booth James (no gravestone remains)
Note: Her husband, Dr. Richard Henry James, was an alcoholic who abandoned his wife. When he died, the Booth's refused to let him be buried next to his wife, and he was interred on a nearby farm owned by the Rogers family.

     Binns Beverly Booth
     Elizabeth Bingham Baird Booth (his wife)
(The issue of D & E above are F, G, H)

     Elizabeth (Nannie) Bell Booth, infant daughter died during the 1880's (no gravestone remains)
     Annie L. Booth, 1872 - 1885 or 95
     Virginia Frances Booth Parsons (no gravestone remains)
     Dallas Parsons, her husband. (no gravestone remains)

J.      Also buried in the graveyard, (no gravestone remains), are 2 children of Joseph Booth (son of Capt. David Booth). Neither ever married, both lived into old age, an they supposedly lived together in Dendron, Surry County, Virginia. Marie Baird attended their funerals during the 1920's, but she is not sure of the exact date. Their names were Agnes Booth and Patrick Booth (no gravestone remains).

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1900-1920, Dendron, Surry County VA; Lived in Dendron, Va

Notes:

Also buried in the graveyard, (no gravestone remains), are 2 children of Joseph Booth (son of Capt. David Booth). Neither ever married, both lived into old age, an they supposedly lived together in Dendron, Surry County, Virginia. Marie Baird attended their funerals during the 1920's, but she is not sure of the exact date. Their names were Agnes Booth and Patrick Booth (no gravestone remains).

Buried:
GRAVEYARD: Persons buried in the graveyard at Snow Hill:
     Col. Samuel Booth and his wife (no gravestone remains)
     Sarah Ellis Booth (no gravestone remains)
     Georgianna Booth James (no gravestone remains)
Note: Her husband, Dr. Richard Henry James, was an alcoholic who abandoned his wife. When he died, the Booth's refused to let him be buried next to his wife, and he was interred on a nearby farm owned by the Rogers family.

     Binns Beverly Booth
     Elizabeth Bingham Baird Booth (his wife)
(The issue of D & E above are F, G, H)

     Elizabeth (Nannie) Bell Booth, infant daughter died during the 1880's (no gravestone remains)
     Annie L. Booth, 1872 - 1885 or 95
     Virginia Frances Booth Parsons (no gravestone remains)
     Dallas Parsons, her husband. (no gravestone remains)

J.      Also buried in the graveyard, (no gravestone remains), are 2 children of Joseph Booth (son of Capt. David Booth). Neither ever married, both lived into old age, an they supposedly lived together in Dendron, Surry County, Virginia. Marie Baird attended their funerals during the 1920's, but she is not sure of the exact date. Their names were Agnes Booth and Patrick Booth (no gravestone remains).

William married SPRATLEY Virginia C on 17 Nov 1875 in Surry County, VA. Virginia (daughter of SPRATLEY Bickerstith E. and CLARKE Urania Mary) was born on 20 Aug 1848 in Surry County, VA; died on 25 Nov 1944 in Surry County, VA; was buried in Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1293

Notes:

Lynchburg Virginian (Lynchburg, Va. : 1829) Died- On Sunday, Jan. 23, at her father's in Franklin County, Miss Maria Louisa Booth, daughter of Benjamin Booth. (p. 3, c. 4) -- Thursday, February 3, 1831. C

LVA Record:
Main Entry      Link Lynchburg Virginian (Lynchburg, Va. : 1829)
Title      Link Died- On Sunday, Jan. 23, at her father's in Franklin County, Miss Maria Louisa Booth, daughter of Benjamin Booth. (p. 3, c. 4)
Publication      Thursday, February 3, 1831.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Alta BOOTH

Notes:

Deceased: ALLA DREWRY
Deceased InformationLast Name: DREWRY
First Name: ALLA
Middle Name: L.

IdentifiersBirthdate:
Date of Death: 6/14/1906
Interment Date: 6/16/1906
Race: WHITE
Sex: FEMALE
Age: 65
Other InformationParentage: P. H. & ANN BOOTH
Birthplace: PETERSBURG VIRGINIA
Place of Death:
Residence At Time of Grave PurchaseAddress:
Apartment:
City:
State:
Zip:
AttendingDoctor: H. G. LEIGH
Funeral Home/Crematory J. T. MORRIS
GraveId: 6446
Ward: K
Section #: 10
Square: 3
Location: E 1/2 2ND N.E. CORNER
LocationGrave #: 5
New/Old Grounds: NEW

Family/Spouse: DREWRY Dr. Emmett A.. Dr. and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Birth: Dec 1844
• Alt. Birth: 1849, Petersburg, VA (Catholic Cemetery)
• Alt. Birth: 1851
• Education: 1863-1864, Lexington, Lexington (city), Virginia, USA; Virginia Military Institute (VMI)
• Military Service: 1863-1864, New Market, Va; Cadet Private Co.C
• Occupation: 1880, Petersburg, VA; Clerk in Store
• Occupation: 1900, Petersburg, VA; Wholesale Grocer

Notes:

Plot K, right side of Virginia Av, large 4 sided pyramid: -NG 10; 3,4,7,8 1849 1925

Deceased: SAMUEL BOOTH
Deceased InformationLast Name: BOOTH First Name: SAMUEL Middle Name: WILLIAM
Birthdate: Date of Death: 7/26/1925 Interment Date: 7/28/1925 Race: WHITE Sex: MALE Age: 80 Other InformationParentage: P. H. & ANN M. BOOTH Birthplace: PETERSBURG VIRGINIA Place of Death: Residence At Time of Grave PurchaseAddress: Apartment: City: State: Zip: AttendingDoctor: J. B. JONES Funeral Home/Crematory J. T. MORRIS GraveId: 6457 Ward: K Section #: 10 Square: 8 Location: W 1/2 2ND FROM N.W. CORNER Location

Alt. Birth:
said he was 18 at matriculation from VMI

Education:
He was in the battle of New Market as a private in Co. C
He finished the 4th year at VMI in 1863-64

Other Events and Attributes:

• Education: Virginia Military Institute (VMI)
• Alt. Birth: Apr 1848; other birth date per 1900 census

Notes:

Blandford: M-NG, 1; 1,5

Deceased: BENJAMIN BOOTH
Deceased InformationLast Name: BOOTH
First Name: BENJAMIN
Middle Name: D.

IdentifiersBirthdate:
Date of Death: 4/19/1928
Interment Date: 4/21/1928
Race: WHITE
Sex: MALE
Age: 81
Other InformationParentage: P. H. & ANN M. BOOTH
Birthplace: PETERSBURG VIRGINIA
Place of Death:
Residence At Time of Grave PurchaseAddress:
Apartment:
City:
State:
Zip:
AttendingDoctor: J. D. OSBORNE
Funeral Home/Crematory J. T. MORRIS
GraveId: 6467
Ward: M
Section #: 1
Square: 5
Location: W 1/2 2ND S.W. CORNER

Buried:
Deceased: BENJAMIN BOOTHDeceased Information
Last Name: BOOTH First Name: BENJAMIN Middle Name: D.
IdentifiersB
irthdate: Date of Death: 4/19/1928 Interment Date: 4/21/1928 Race: WHITE Sex: MALE Age: 81 Other InformationParentage: P. H. & ANN M. BOOTH Birthplace: PETERSBURG VIRGINIA Place of Death: Residence At Time of Grave PurchaseAddress: Apartment: City: State: Zip: AttendingDoctor: J. D. OSBORNE Funeral Home/Crematory J. T. MORRIS GraveId: 6467 Ward: M Section #: 1 Square: 5 Location: W 1/2 2ND S.W. CORNER Location

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1900, Petersburg, VA
• Occupation: 1910, Petersburg, VA; Hat Mfgr. and proprietor

Notes:

There is a Magnus M. Booth buried at Blandford: verified as the same
Booth Magnus M. K-NG 10 3,4,7,8 1849 / 1929

(Medical):Like elastic, ie: worn out

Census:
Magnas M Booth
in the 1900 United States Federal Census
VIEW 1900 United States Federal Census

Name:      Magnas M Booth
[Magnus H Borth]
Age:      47
Birth Date:      Aug 1852
Birthplace:      Virginia
Home in 1900:      Petersburg Ward 3, Petersburg City, Virginia
Ward of City:      3d
Street:      So Market
House Number:      38
Sheet Number:      10A
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation:      161
Family Number:      218
Race:      White
Gender:      Male
Relation to Head of House:      Head
Marital Status:      Married
Spouse's Name:      Mary E Booth
Marriage Year:      1898
Years Married:      2
Father's Birthplace:      Virginia
Mother's Birthplace:      Virginia
Occupation:      Wholesale Grocer
Months not employed:      0
Can Read:      Yes
Can Write:      Yes
Can Speak English:      Yes
House Owned or Rented:      O
Home Free or Mortgaged:      F
Farm or House:      F

Household Members:     
Name      Age
Magnas M Booth      47
Mary E Booth      29
Marie V Booth      6/12

Family/Spouse: HENNESSY Mary Elizabeth. Mary was born in 1864 in Ireland; died on 30 Oct 1941; was buried on 1 Nov 1941 in Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried in Blandford Cemetery in plot "K" on the right hand side of Virginia Ave. between Carolina Ave. and Georgia Ave. There is a rather large 4-sided pyramid with engraving on all 4 sides. The front has a large BOOTH and DREWRY on it. There are 22 gravestones in this plot. The area is listed as belonging to P. H. Booth. The lady in the cemetery office said it was not the original grave of Patrick Henry Booth. It had been moved from somewhere else, but the cemetery records did not show where it came from.

K-NG, 10; 3,4,7,8

Side 2
Nettie Virginia
daughter of
P. H. & A. M. H. Booth
and wife of R. E. Young
born Dec. 21, 1851
died Feb. 5, 1888
Samuel W. Booth
1844-1925
Ella K Booth
1854-1920
Samuel W. Booth, Jr.
1886-1950
Harriet Booth Wilson
1880-1967
Whitworth Wilson
1869-1970
Fanneil Skeen Booth
1891-1986

Family/Spouse: YOUNG Richard E.. Richard and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Plot K, right side of Virginia Av, large 4 sided pyramid; small stone reads "Infant son of P.H & A.M.H. Booth born 6/7/1856 died 1/20/1857

Title Booth, Patrick Henry, died, aged 7 months. Other Title Infant son of P. H. and Ann M. Booth. Note Daily Express (Petersburg, Va.) (Film 133). Note January 22, 1857, page 2, column 4. Other Format Available on microfilm from the Library of Virginia.

Deceased: PATRICK BOOTH Deceased Information
Last Name: BOOTH First Name: PATRICK Middle Name: HENRY
Birthdate: Date of Death: 1/20/1857 Interment Date: 1/22/1857 Race: WHITE Sex: MALE Age: Other Information Parentage: PATRICK HENRY & ANN M. BOOTH
Birthplace: PETERSBURG VIRGINIA
Place of Death: Residence At Time of Grave Purchase
Address: Apartment: City: State: Zip: AttendingDoctor: Funeral Home/Crematory GraveId: 6444 Ward: K Section #: 10 Square: 3 Location: E 1/2 S.E. CORNER Location Grave #: 4

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Doctor, MD
• Reference Number: 752

Notes:

Mollie L. Hasty was from Portsmouth.

Marion Baird had a scar on his head that was a result of a gunshot wound inflicted by Kelly Bishop over moonshine. Bernice Baird story as told to a neighbor. Marion Baird drove a school bus. Didn't work anywhere else except the school bus and moonshine. Kelly Bishop was a revenueer and shot him at a still. He was the father of Marion Simms Baird. James Walter Baird, MD, was the father of Marion Baird.

The Baird cemetary on Rt. 612 is called Grape Hill.

Marion Baird was also a church going man.

Quoted from "The Descendants of Alexander Peter Baird II" written in 1935 by
Kathleen Baird to her father Leonidus F. Baird: "James Walter Baird attended
John's Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md. where he received his M. D. degree.
He practiced medicine in Surry County."
Jean Goodrich Johnson comments: "He lived on Route 40 about 4 mi. E.
of Waverly. The house he owned was removed about 1964 by George L.
Peffer, then owner who built a brick ranch type house in front of the old house.

Occupation:
From Tombstone

James married HASTY Mary Susan on 31 Aug 1875 in Portsmouth, VA. Mary was born in Portsmouth, VA; was christened on 12 Sep 1856; died on 26 Sep 1924; was buried in Surry County, VA (Baird Family Cemetary(Grape Hill), Rt. 612)). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HASTY Mary Susan. Mary was born in Portsmouth, VA; was christened on 12 Sep 1856; died on 26 Sep 1924; was buried in Surry County, VA (Baird Family Cemetary(Grape Hill), Rt. 612)). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Lived(s) In: Prince George County, VA; 2 Locations
• Reference Number: 754
• Religion: Founded Newville Methodist Church

Notes:

Lived(s) In:
They lived in Savage, VA 1st and later moved to the Newville area early in their married life

William married SMITH Dora Frances on 25 Nov 1875 in Prince George County, VA. Dora (daughter of SMITH Joseph and NORTHINGTON Martha Jane) was born on 30 May 1858 in Prince George, VA; died on 22 Feb 1908 in Prince George County, VA; was buried in Prince George County, VA (Newville Methodist Church). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 305

Notes:

(Medical):sent William Franklin Harrison's wife, Sarah E. Baird, to France to receive treatments for T.B. where she died.

Hi Gene,

Sarah Ellis Baird Harrison died in 1888. Her daughter married a Goodrich much later but did the Harrison's have a connection with the Goodriches or the Goodrich farm in 1888. There is no marker for Sarah in the Goodrich Cemetery and Sarah is not recorded on either of the cemetery inventory papers that Wanda showed us (written by her family).

The note I found was written by Sarah Johnson (Collier Johnson's wife) when they paid someone years ago to research family history. They think that she is buried in Prince George near Newville.

She died in France (receiving treatments for TB) so I guess there is even a chance that they did not send her body back home.

It's a mystery I guess....

Thanks for all the info and CD! It has been fascinating!!! And very helpful!

Brenda Johnson Duckwall

Sarah was my grandmother, Adelaide Cornelia Harrison's mother. Sarah died of TB in France at Place Mayenne, Pays de la Loiire when my grandmother was just two years old. Sarah had been sent to France by her family to do everything they could to save her. The place that she went was suppose to be one of the best places for recovery but she did not make it.
Looking at the pictures does bring a great deal of sorrow that she must have felt at leaving her husband and young family and meeting her death in a strange and difficult place.

Brenda, from every bit of information I have, I believe this is it...The white car you see belongs to the guard who asked us to leave. The name was changed in 1975 to Medical Center of La Fontaine-au-Bac, but the old sign is still there. You can look it up using Le Claviere Villiers-Charlemagne. All of this is located in the district of Mayenne Pays de Loire. Please forward to Gene Harris and anyone else who might be interested. I have a friend who is willing to write a couple of letters in French to the "town halls" of the area.
Baldwin County is only one county over from us. (abt. 40 MILES.) bONNIE


...Bonnie Hearn

Died:
Brenda, from every bit of information I have, I believe this is it...The white car you see belongs to the guard who asked us to leave. The name was changed in 1975 to Medical Center of La Fontaine-au-Bac, but the old sign is still there. You can look it up using Le Claviere Villiers-Charlemagne. All of this is located in the district of Mayenne Pays de Loire. Please forward to Gene Harris and anyone else who might be interested. I have a friend who is willing to write a couple of letters in French to the "town halls" of the area.
Baldwin County is only one county over from us. (abt. 40 MILES.) bONNIE

According to Sarah Smith Rowell Johnson (wife of Turner Collier Johnson who was the son of Joseph Franklin Johnson and Edmonia Salome Collier).....

Sarah E. Baird Harrison (wife of William Franklin Harrison) who died of TB on January 22, 1888 (the date of her oldest daughter's birthday, Lottie, who had turned 12 years old that day and also leaving my grandmother Nellie who was 16 months old, her other children Joshua, Herbert, Myrtie, and Clarah)

"is buried in Prince George County near Newville."

This could possibly place her at the Kirkham or Simmons Cemetery.

The Coleman Simmons Cemetery is 1.7 miles northwest of Disputanta on 460 then about 100 yards north of 460 in Prince George County.

The Kirkham Cemetery is described to be 1.2 miles north of Disputanta, Virginia, on route 618; thence .8 mile northwest on Route 629; thence .1 mile south of route 629, Prince George County, Virginia.

The Kirkham Cemetery contains the remains of Joshua Simmons and his daughter, Ann Simmons Harrison and her husband, William Thomas Harrison who are the great grandparents and grandparents of William Franklin Harrison, Sarah E. Baird Harrison's husband.

The Kirkham Cemetery also contains the remains of Joshua Simmons' daughter, Martha Simmons Stainback and her husband, Peter Stainback, and their son, Adolphus "Doll" and daughter Martha Stainback Kirkham.

Susanna Harrison Figg is the sister of Joshua Simmons Harrison who is William Franklin Harrison's father and Sarah E. Baird Harrison's (b. January 27, 1854 - d. January 22, 1888) father-in-law. Susanna is Sarah's aunt in law.

It would make perfect sense for Sarah E. Baird Harrison to be buried there at the Kirkham Cemetery.

Perhaps the new Prince George Cemetery Project and Clarah's grand daughter can help us out. Thanks so much!

Sarah married HARRISON William Franklin on 9 Feb 1875. William (son of HARRISON Joshua Simmons and ELLIS Ann Rebecca) was born on 9 Feb 1853 in Prince George County, VA; died on 17 Jan 1907; was buried in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 756
• Alt. Birth: 20 Jan 1856; Birth on Tomstone

Notes:

Never married. So cold they had to build a fire to thaw out the ground to bury him.

Made apple brandy and people came from miles around to get a dram.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 757

Notes:

Deceased: SOLON BAIRD
Deceased InformationLast Name: BAIRD
First Name: SOLON
Middle Name: WINFIELD

IdentifiersBirthdate:
Date of Death: 3/23/1930
Interment Date: 3/25/1930
Race: WHITE
Sex: MALE
Age: 71
Other InformationParentage: ALEXANDER & REBECCA BAIRD
Birthplace: SURRY COUNTY VIRGINIA
Place of Death:
Residence At Time of Grave PurchaseAddress:
Apartment:
City:
State:
Zip:
AttendingDoctor: J. BOLLING JONES
Funeral Home/Crematory J. T. MORRIS
GraveId: 666
Ward: HH
Section #: 11
Square: 3
Location: W 1/2 2ND FROM N.W. CORNER
LocationGrave #: 1
New/Old Grounds: NEW
Type of Vault: BOX

Buried:
Deceased: SOLON BAIRD
Deceased InformationLast Name: BAIRD
First Name: SOLON
Middle Name: WINFIELD

IdentifiersBirthdate:
Date of Death: 3/23/1930
Interment Date: 3/25/1930
Race: WHITE
Sex: MALE
Age: 71
Other InformationParentage: ALEXANDER & REBECCA BAIRD
Birthplace: SURRY COUNTY VIRGINIA
Place of Death:
Residence At Time of Grave PurchaseAddress:
Apartment:
City:
State:
Zip:
AttendingDoctor: J. BOLLING JONES
Funeral Home/Crematory J. T. MORRIS
GraveId: 666
Ward: HH
Section #: 11
Square: 3
Location: W 1/2 2ND FROM N.W. CORNER
LocationGrave #: 1
New/Old Grounds: NEW

Family/Spouse: EDWARDS Sarah Louise. Sarah was born on 7 Feb 1865; died on 30 Mar 1931; was buried on 1 Apr 1931 in Petersburg, VA (Blandford Cemetary). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 759

Notes:

Bible show 2 dates for marriage 1884 & 1887. Died from typhoid pneumonia. Named after his uncle

Leonidus married REESE Sarah (Sadye) Jane on 27 Apr 1904. Sarah was born on 6 Apr 1883; died on 13 Jul 1976; was buried in Surry County, VA (Baird Family Cemetary(Grape Hill), Rt. 612)). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leonidus married BISHOP Mary (Molly) Bernice on 16 Jan 1884 in Prince George County, VA. Mary was born on 9 Apr 1863; died on 29 Oct 1900; was buried in Prince George County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 761

Notes:

She was said to be a woman of great charm and beauty.

Buried:
Also shows buried at Grape Hill Cemetery from notes from Brenda Johnson Duckwall

Elizabeth married CLARY Benjamin M. on 28 Feb 1883. Benjamin was buried in Waverly, VA (Clary Family Cemetery). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: CLARY Benjamin Milton. Benjamin (son of CLARY Alexander Thomas and BISHOP Anna (Anne) Elizabeth) was born on 26 May 1842 in Greensville County, Virginia; died in 1894; was buried in Waverly, Sussex County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 762
• Residence: Surry County, VA (Grape Hill); Grape Hill

Notes:

In the will of Alexander Peter Baird II, Emmetts father, his name is spelled Emmitt Finly

Residence:
Born there also and later moved to Waverly

Emmett married BOOTH Sarah Elizabeth in Feb 1893. Sarah (daughter of Capt. BOOTH Binns Beverly and BAIRD Elizabeth (Eliza) Bingham) was born on 11 Jul 1864; died on 1 Dec 1956 in Waverly, Sussex County, VA; was buried in Waverly, Sussex County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Kate
• Name: Mertie
• Reference Number: 763

Notes:

Said to be the most beautiful of the Baird girls. She met an untimely death only months before her marriage.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 764
• Census: 1940, Prince George County, VA

Notes:

Graduate of the Southern Female College in Petersburg, Va. Hattie Rogers also went there.
Lived with her mother until her mother's death.

Census:
Name:\\tabOra Sue Baird
Age:      69
Estimated Birth Year:      abt 1871
Gender:      Female
Race:      White
Birthplace:      Virginia
Marital Status:      Single
Relation to Head of House:      Sister
Home in 1940:      Rives, Prince George, Virginia
Map of Home in 1940:      View Map
Street:      Road 638
Inferred Residence in 1935:      Rives, Prince George, Virginia
Residence in 1935:      Same House
Sheet Number:      26B
Attended School or College:      No
Highest Grade Completed:      Elementary school, 7th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939:      0
Income:      0
Income Other Sources:      Yes
Neighbors:      View others on page
Household Members:     
Name      Age
Leonides F Baird      80
Sadie J Baird      56
Robert V Baird      19
Luther C Baird      15
Dorris C Baird      21
Ora Sue Baird      69
Alma Reese      55

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 168
• Residence: Thaddeus Floyd Booth Home
• Census: 1880, Guilford, Surry, Virginia

Notes:

Lived in Savage, Va

(Medical):Squamish cell

Residence:
No longer standing, was just North of Snow Hill by a mile or so

Census:
1880 United States Federal Census
about Thadious F. Booth
Name:Thadious F. Booth          
Home in 1880:Guilford, Surry, Virginia          
Age:25          
Estimated Birth Year:abt 1855          
Birthplace:Virginia          
Relation to Head of Household:Son          
Father's Name:B... B. Booth          
Father's birthplace:Virginia          
Mother's Name:Eliza B. Booth          
Mother's birthplace:Virginia          
Neighbors:View others on page          
Occupation:Farmer          
Marital Status:Single          
Race:White          
Gender:Male     
Household Members:NameAge               
B... B. Booth 46               
Eliza B. Booth 46               
Thadious F. Booth 25               
Mariah L. Booth 18               
Sallie Booth 16               
Lealia J. Booth 13               
Edmonia Booth 11               
Annie L. Booth 9               
Samuel P. Booth 6               

Buried:
Hopewell Funeral Parlors, Hopewell, VA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 169

Notes:

Died at age 45 per Mother's obituary

No gravestone remains

Buried:
GRAVEYARD: Persons buried in the graveyard at Snow Hill:
     Col. Samuel Booth and his wife (no gravestone remains)
     Sarah Ellis Booth (no gravestone remains)
     Georgianna Booth James (no gravestone remains)
Note: Her husband, Dr. Richard Henry James, was an alcoholic who abandoned his wife. When he died, the Booth's refused to let him be buried next to his wife, and he was interred on a nearby farm owned by the Rogers family.

     Binns Beverly Booth
     Elizabeth Bingham Baird Booth (his wife)
(The issue of D & E above are F, G, H)

     Elizabeth (Nannie) Bell Booth, infant daughter died during the 1880's (no gravestone remains)
     Annie L. Booth, 1872 - 1885 or 95
     Virginia Frances Booth Parsons (no gravestone remains)
     Dallas Parsons, her husband. (no gravestone remains)

J.      Also buried in the graveyard, (no gravestone remains), are 2 children of Joseph Booth (son of Capt. David Booth). Neither ever married, both lived into old age, an they supposedly lived together in Dendron, Surry County, Virginia. Marie Baird attended their funerals during the 1920's, but she is not sure of the exact date. Their names were Agnes Booth and Patrick Booth (no gravestone remains).

Virginia married PARSONS Andrew Dallas on 20 Nov 1877. Andrew (son of PARSONS Joseph and PARSONS Elizabeth Unknown) was born on 12 Oct 1844; died on 29 Nov 1911 in Kenbridge, Lunenburg, VA; was buried in Surry County, VA (Snow Hill Cemetery). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: 31
• Census: 1860, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States

Notes:

Good health until 4 weeks before death. Then an illness. She was buried at 3:30 pm
Lived in Sussex co. at death. Heirs listed in Will Bk. 6 page 118. Was 4' 11" at dearh.

(Medical):Died At Son's Home 7:55 Am

Census:
United States Census, 1860 for Ella G Booth
Name:Ella G Booth          
Residence:, Surry, Virginia          
Ward:[Blank]          
Age:1 year          
Estimated Birth Year:1859          
Birthplace:Virginia          
Gender:Female          
Page:14          
Family Number:112          
Film Number:805379          
DGS Number:4298874          
Image Number:00554          
NARA Number:M653          

Ella married GOODRICH Benjamin Taylor, Sr. on 25 Aug 1876 in Weldon, Halifax County, NC. Benjamin (son of GOODRICH Benjamin B.(Briggs ?) and HARRIS Elizabeth Anne) was born on 19 Jun 1851 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died on 3 Dec 1930 in Petersburg, VA; was buried on 5 Dec 1930 in Surry County, VA (Lois Goodrich Cemetary on Rt 612). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 170
• Nickname: 1860, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Nannie

Notes:

Mother's obituary shows that she died at birth.

(Medical):Per County Death Schedule

Buried:
GRAVEYARD: Persons buried in the graveyard at Snow Hill:
     Col. Samuel Booth and his wife (no gravestone remains)
     Sarah Ellis Booth (no gravestone remains)
     Georgianna Booth James (no gravestone remains)
Note: Her husband, Dr. Richard Henry James, was an alcoholic who abandoned his wife. When he died, the Booth's refused to let him be buried next to his wife, and he was interred on a nearby farm owned by the Rogers family.

     Binns Beverly Booth
     Elizabeth Bingham Baird Booth (his wife)
(The issue of D & E above are F, G, H)

     Elizabeth (Nannie) Bell Booth, infant daughter died during the 1880's (no gravestone remains)
     Annie L. Booth, 1872 - 1885 or 95
     Virginia Frances Booth Parsons (no gravestone remains)
     Dallas Parsons, her husband. (no gravestone remains)

J.      Also buried in the graveyard, (no gravestone remains), are 2 children of Joseph Booth (son of Capt. David Booth). Neither ever married, both lived into old age, an they supposedly lived together in Dendron, Surry County, Virginia. Marie Baird attended their funerals during the 1920's, but she is not sure of the exact date. Their names were Agnes Booth and Patrick Booth (no gravestone remains).

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 171

Notes:

Talmadge Booth shows 15 Feb 1860

Maria married BRIGGS Benjamin Franklin on 20 Jul 1882 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States. Benjamin (son of BRIGGS Bennett Stith and SEBREL Maria Louisa) was born on 2 Jul 1856 in Virginia; died on 17 Nov 1923 in Courtland, Southampton, VA; was buried in Courtland, Southampton, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Name: Sallie
• Nickname: Aunt Sally
• Nickname: Sally
• Reference Number: 969

Notes:

Sara Elizabeth Booth was called aunt Sally by my mother,and she was married to
Emmett Baird, Mother thinks that there was two daughters but can't remember
what the other girl's name was but, one of the girl's name was Marie Baird and she was Percy Jackson Booth's 1st Cousin
Annie Saunnie Booth lived with "Aunt Sally" per the family (Mary Virginia Howard and Frances Adelle Booth)

Died in the front bedroom (parlor) at 141 Coppahaunk Av, Waverly. This is called the Baird/Coker House now lived in by Kenneth Coker.

Sarah married BAIRD Emmett Finley in Feb 1893. Emmett (son of BAIRD Alexander Peter, Jr. and BOOTH Rebecca Ann) was born on 26 Jul 1864 in Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; died in 1927; was buried in 1927 in Waverly, Sussex County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 172

Notes:

Talmadge Shows 25 Dec 1868 for birth

Family/Spouse: DILLARD William. William and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 173

Notes:

Poss married a Wilcox as Mrs. Edmonia B. Wilcox is listed as joining the Carsley Methodist church on 1 Jun 1891

Baird Family Bible shows an Aunt Otey died in 1945

Edmonia married WILCOX John E. on 10 Feb 1891. John was born in 1870; died in 1925. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alt. Name: Surry County, VA (Snow Hill Plantation); Annie L. Booth
• Lived with:: Waverly, Sussex County, VA; Sara Elizabeth Booth (Aunt Sally)
• Reference Number: 174

Notes:

Buried in Snow Hill: Annie L. Booth, 1872 - 1885
Note from Doris Jean: When I was at the Snow Hill Cemetery in June, 1973 I recorded information from the only 3 tombstones there at that time. One was for Annie L. Booth, B. 1-1-1872 D. 7-20-1885 and engraved "Our darling hath gone before, To greet us on the blissful shore". The other two stones were for her parents, Binns Beverly Booth and Eliza Bingham Baird Booth.

Lived with Sally Baird (called Aunt Sally by Mary V. Howard), in Waverly.
Lived near the Waverly Christian Church.

(Medical):Diphtheria per the resolution by Carsley Church.
In the 1920s there were an estimated 100,000 to 200,000 cases of diphtheria per year in the United States, causing 13,000 to 15,000 deaths per year.[3] Children represented a large majority of these cases and fatalities. One of the first effective treatments for diphtheria was discovered in the 1880s by U.S. physician Joseph O'Dwyer (1841-1898). O'Dwyer developed tubes that were inserted into the throat, and prevented victims from suffocating due to the membrane sheath that grows over and obstructs airways. In the 1890s, the German physician Emil von Behring developed an antitoxin that did not kill the bacterium, but neutralized the toxic poisons that the bacterium releases into the body.
Unfortunately the treatment to save a life never made it to Surry County doctors in time to save 13 yoa Annie Laurie. 5 years after her death an antitoxin was developed, and later refined and later given to all school children throughout the United States ... Gene Harris

Buried:
GRAVEYARD: Persons buried in the graveyard at Snow Hill:
     Col. Samuel Booth and his wife (no gravestone remains)
     Sarah Ellis Booth (no gravestone remains)
     Georgianna Booth James (no gravestone remains)
Note: Her husband, Dr. Richard Henry James, was an alcoholic who abandoned his wife. When he died, the Booth's refused to let him be buried next to his wife, and he was interred on a nearby farm owned by the Rogers family.

     Binns Beverly Booth
     Elizabeth Bingham Baird Booth (his wife)
(The issue of D & E above are F, G, H)

     Elizabeth (Nannie) Bell Booth, infant daughter died during the 1880's (no gravestone remains)
     Annie L. Booth, 1872 - 1885 or 95
     Virginia Frances Booth Parsons (no gravestone remains)
     Dallas Parsons, her husband. (no gravestone remains)

J.      Also buried in the graveyard, (no gravestone remains), are 2 children of Joseph Booth (son of Capt. David Booth). Neither ever married, both lived into old age, an they supposedly lived together in Dendron, Surry County, Virginia. Marie Baird attended their funerals during the 1920's, but she is not sure of the exact date. Their names were Agnes Booth and Patrick Booth (no gravestone remains).

Other Events and Attributes:

• Health: Cripple, unknown cause
• Reference Number: 175
• Alt. Birth: 8 Jan 1875

Notes:

Sam Pete was a cripple and slept in feather bed in Snow Hill Plantation in the corner bedroom on the 1st floor. Last Booth to live in Snow Hill Plantation. His bedroom was in the rear 'T' addition on the back that is now gone. Hettie is buried in the old section of Waverly Cemetary. He lived at Snow Hill all his life.

He had the first rubber tired buggy ever seen in Surry County.

Courted Hettie Lee Rogers * (1874-1964) for 25+ years but never married. She bought 3 trousseaus. She was a graduate of the Southern Female College in Petersburg along with Ora Sue Baird. Sam Pete used to cut across the field carrying a lantern going to Hettie Rogers house which was was at Laurel Rd and Rt. 40. She was quite well off and had a large plantation house. Quote: in 1935 when the town of Waverly put in a sewer sytem, she refused to connect as she had no inside bath. Pat O'gery the town supervisor (he stuttered) told her it was the law and he could force her to. She told him "You can make me put one in, but you can't make me use it". She had electric lights and used lanterns.

Sam Pete was quite a drinker...per Kenneth Coker.

From Doris Jean Goodrich Johnson: I do recall Tilly (Edith (Tilly) Louise Goodrich Westbrook) saying that Mama used to prepare food for Sam Pete and Tillie would deliver it to him while Mama watched her as she crossed the field going to and coming from the delivery.

Health:
Was a cripple and slept in feather bed in Snow Hill Plantation in the corner bedroom on the 1st floor. This occ'd later in life from arthritis and an alcoholic

Buried:
Old Section (?)

Family/Spouse: ROGERS Hettie Lee. Hettie was born in 1874; died in 1964; was buried in Waverly, Sussex County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married FOWLER William M. on 25 Jun 1885. William and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 1173
• Alt. Birth: 1858; Tombstone
• Baptism: 1877, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Baptized into Carsley Methodist Church
• Death: 20 Aug 1937

Notes:

In the obituary of Otelia Florence Westbrook, in the Sussex Gazette, August 1937, she was the daughter of Dr. J. J. James, a prominent physician, in Southampton County; however the family bible shows she was the daughter of Dr. Richard Henry James, and John James as her grandfather. Her pictures shown in Brother's Keeper at #1583 were taken on the front porch of her home located on Rt. 601,(Laurel Spring Dr.) about 1 mile off Rt. 40 (MLK Hwy.). Others shown in the group pictures were her daughter, Pearl throwing a snowball at her brother, Moses, and possibly neighbors, Sidney and Sam Riggan,

Baptism:
Baptism info from The Church Register of the Surry Circuit Methodist Episcopal Church South 1853-1937

Death:
Otelia Florence James b. 10-5-1856 died 8-20-1937 at home of daughter Pearl Westbrook Goodrich

Otelia married WESTBROOK Joseph Percy on 16 Feb 1875. Joseph (son of WESTBROOK John P. and HOWELL Mary Jane F.) was born on 4 Jul 1850; died on 24 Nov 1913; was buried in Surry County, VA (Westbrook Family Cemetary). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Blanford Cemetery:
Deceased: EVA WILLIAMS
Deceased InformationLast Name: WILLIAMS
First Name: EVA
Middle Name: JACKSON

IdentifiersBirthdate:
Date of Death: 12/3/1934
Interment Date: 12/4/1934
Race: WHITE
Sex: FEMALE
Age: 69
Parentage: RICHARD & MOLLIE JAMES
Birthplace: SURRY COUNTY VIRGINIA
Place of Death:

AttendingDoctor: P. JACOBSON
Funeral Home/Crematory J. T. MORRIS
GraveId: 39432
Ward: M
Section #: 9
Square: 5 (E 1/2)
Location: E 1/2 2ND N. E. CORNER
LocationGrave #: 2
New/Old Grounds: NEW
Type of Vault: BOX

Buried:
Deceased: EVA WILLIAMS
Deceased InformationLast Name: WILLIAMS
First Name: EVA
Middle Name: JACKSON

IdentifiersBirthdate:
Date of Death: 12/3/1934
Interment Date: 12/4/1934
Race: WHITE
Sex: FEMALE
Age: 69
Other InformationParentage: RICHARD & MOLLIE JAMES
Birthplace: SURRY COUNTY VIRGINIA
Place of Death:
Residence At Time of Grave PurchaseAddress:
Apartment:
City:
State:
Zip:
AttendingDoctor: P. JACOBSON
Funeral Home/Crematory J. T. MORRIS
GraveId: 39432
Ward: M
Section #: 9
Square: 5 (E 1/2)
Location: E 1/2 2ND N. E. CORNER
LocationGrave #: 2
New/Old Grounds: NEW
Type of Vault: BOX

Eva married WILLIAMS Joseph Julian Junious on 25 Feb 1886. Joseph was born in Southampton County, VA; died on 23 Apr 1922 in Petersburg, VA; was buried in Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

It is believed that this is the Mary Pulley of Ivor (1936) that has the original will of Moses Booth.

Location: Ivor, Virginia, north side of Main Street, between Church Street and Route 622; 2nd house from Rt. 622 (Northside of the street)

Mary married on 10 Sep 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married COBB Reuben Myrick on 25 Sep 1917. Reuben and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married ANDERSON Charles A. on 30 Aug 1918. Charles and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married LITTLE Evelyn on 10 Oct 1924. Evelyn was born on 20 Feb 1904; died on 7 Jul 1997; was buried in 1997 in Wakefield Township, Sussex County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1920, Wakefield Township, Sussex County, VA

Notes:

Census:
Eleanor Holmes
United States Census, 1920
Name      Eleanor Holmes
Event Type      Census
Event Date      1920
Event Place      Wakefield, Sussex, Virginia, United States
Gender      Female
Age      16
Marital Status      Single
Race      White
Race (Original)      White
Can Read      Yes
Can Write      Yes
Relationship to Head of Household      Daughter
Relationship to Head of Household (Original)      Daughter
Birth Year (Estimated)      1904
Birthplace      Virginia
Father's Birthplace      Virginia
Mother's Birthplace      Virginia
Sheet Letter      A
Sheet Number      4
HOUSEHOLD

ROLE

GENDER

AGE

BIRTHPLACE

P G Holmes      Head      M      63      Virginia
Eleanor Holmes      Daughter      F      16      Virginia

Eleanor married HARRISON James in Oct 1926. James and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Guilford, Surry, Virginia

Notes:

Census:
1880 United States Federal Census
about John H. Rogers
Name:John H. Rogers ViewOriginalRecord View original image               
Age:8               
Birth Year:abt 1872               
Birthplace:Virginia               
Home in 1880:Guilford, Surry, Virginia               
Race:White               
Gender:Male               
Relation to Head of House:Grandson               
Marital Status:Single               
Father's Name:John Rogers               
Father's Birthplace:Virginia               
Mother's Birthplace:Virginia               
Neighbors:View others on page               
Cannot read/write: Blind: Deaf and dumb: Otherwise disabled: Idiotic or insane: View Image               
Household Members:NameAge                    
John C. Rogers 60                    
Mary E. Rogers 57                    
John Rogers 32                    
John H. Rogers 8                    
Cora Lee Rogers 4                    
Joseph Bird 22                    
John Filmore 18                    
Annie Holmes 18                    
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              
              

Cora married BISHOP Marquis Edgar about 1894. Marquis was born on 22 Dec 1872; died on 1 Jan 1942. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: 1861-1865, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Surry Cavalry
• Residence: 1890, Dendron, Surry, Virginia, United States; Marl Spring Farm

Notes:

Hi Gene: You have Sidney Thomas Johnson and Ruth Ella Rogers on you web page. In the Sussex-Surry Dispatch March 7 edition was obit for Katherine J. Fox listing them as her parents... Jean Johnsom

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NINTH GENERATION
SIDNEY THOMAS JOHNSON, son of David Peyton Johnson (a veteran of the Civil War) and Mahala Elizabeth Rogers, was born on January 20, 1868. As most of Surry County was left bankrupt after the Civil War, his boyhood was a simple one characterized by hard work. Schools were of the one-room variety and pupils ranged in age from seven years to adults. Sidney was a bright boy and quickly mastered his three R'B. At age eighteen he went to work in Waverly at a small general store. He worked for his board and a few dollars a month. Being only six miles from home, he walked the distance when time permitted. On one occasion, he was taken ill and his father had to drive a horse and dump cart the six miles through a snowstorm to get him. The cart was bedded down with hay and a quilt on top to make a bed. More quilts were placed over him and a table oilcloth covered all. He was snug and warm but doubtlessly had a rough ride, all the same.
It was at the small store in Waverly that he gained experience and acquired some knowledge of business management. After four years he had saved enough out of his meager earnings to make a down payment on a farm of his own.
In 1890, at age 22, he bought Marl Spring Farm. The manor house had burned down some time before, leaving but a small cabin; it was here that he lived for two years while he farmed and kept a small neighborhood store. On an adjacent farm lived the Cotton family, with three young girls. Boy met girl and he courted Mary Etta Cotton, marrying her at Union Church on January 27, 1892. He was described in a contemporary account as being a "popular young bachelor" and she was a lovely bride, as evidenced in photographs. A "grand reception" was held at her home after the ceremony.
After the wedding, Sidney and Mary set up housekeeping in the cabin which had been his home for two years. Now, as a team, they worked to make their lives better. He started building a proper house as time and money permitted. The house was built in two sections, the first of which was completed before 1895- The west end of their cabin housed a forge and tools while the house was being built. Their child, Ruth Olga, was born in the tiny cabin, while those which followed were born in the new house. The years went by while they worked and strived to make a good home for themselves and their growing family. Sidney was a very intelligent man and throughout his life showed greater ability than his simple schooling would indicate.
Fortunately, there were no wars during Sidney's young manhood, but he was a volunteer member of the Surry Cavalry. He occasionally rode to Surry on his black horse for drills, sporting a blue uniform with brass trappings and a gleaming saber at his side. He was a man of great energy and knowhow, inventing and making things to simplify the work that had to be done. Mary, dear wife and the mother of his six children, died on May 9i 1909t after an illness of about two years. She was but 37 years of age. Mary is remembered by her children as a loving woman and she was greatly beloved by all who knew her. The family suffered a tragic loss at her death.
Some difficult years followed with Sidney left alone with six children ranging in age from 3 to 16 years. Almost two years later he was married to Ruth ELla Rogers, but 18 years old. Her father was William Thomas Rogers and was related to Sidney's mother, who called him "Cousin Tommy." Sidney and Ruth had three children between 1912 and 1919, and by the time these were growing up the others had married and moved away. The first family car came in 1916 and it made visiting much easier. Sidney Johnson is remembered by Surry County farmers even today as having been able to plow an incredibly straight line with a mule. He, at one point, had a cantankerous steel-wheeled tractor and may have cussed it and ordered it around as did some of the older farmers, who plowed with mules all their lives.

The Johnson farmhouse was the junction of the first telephone line across Surry County and the children remember its switchboard. Sidney had educated himself in legal matters and became a justice of the peace around 1920. For many years he tried cases, both misdemeanors and felonies, in his office in a cabin just west of the house. With some felony cases, the proceedings were briefly suspended in order that he could chase the children away from under the window and prevent them from hearing the gruesome details. He was especially busy with his duties during the prohibition years.
During the 1930 's, the rest of the children finished school at Dendron and moved away. Ruth died in a Richmond hospital on March 31, 1941, only 48 years of age, leaving Sidney alone again at 73. She was greatly loved by all the children and was sadly missed. She was a robust woman and was so kind that it is said that she "would give the butter right off the table to someone in need." Sidney remained at home for a while then, enfeebled, went to Kibler Nursing Home in Claremont where he died on September 4, 1942. His funeral was held at his home and was attended by a large number of his friends and relatives. He was. a longtime member of Carsley Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery at Surry between Mary and Ruth under a grove of young oak trees.
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by Mary Etta Cotton
RUTH OLGA b. 1893, d. 1969 m. 1926 Earl L. Madison
BERTHA MAY b. 1895, d. 1987 m. 1920 Charles Lawrence Bartlett
MYRA BELL b. 1897, m. 1917 Nelson Miles Huber
ALBERT SIDNEY b. 1899, m. 1927 Marjorie Ruth Kincaid d. 1982
MYRTIE LEE b. 1902, m. 1920 John Harris Lane, Jr., d. 1971
HUGH THOMAS b. 1905, m. 1936 Edith Lorraine Duncan, d. 1965

by Ruth Ella Rogers

PAULINE ISABEL b. 1912, m. 1941 Thomas Linwood Gofer d. 1988
EDNA MARION b. 1918, m. 1945 James W. Watt, Jr. d. 1996
KATHERINE GLADYS b. 1919, m. 1941 Eiwin Adler Fox, Jr.
Mary Etta Cotton Sidney Thomas Johnson Ruth Ella Rogers

Military:
Bertha (Johnson) Bartlett, wrote that her father, Sidney T. Johnson, was a member of the Surry Cavalry when she was a girl, in the first decade of the 20th century. She says he occasionally rode to Surry Courthouse on his black horse for drills, sporting a blue uniform with brass trappings and a gleaming saber at his side. Fortunately, there were no wars during bis young manhood.

Residence:
In 1890, at age 22, he bought Marl Spring Farm. The manor house had burned down some time before, leaving but a small cabin; it was here that he lived for two years while he farmed and kept a small neighborhood store. On an adjacent farm lived the Cotton family, with three young girls. Boy met girl and he courted Mary Etta Cotton, marrying her at Union Church on January 27, 1892. He was described in a contemporary account as being a "popular young bachelor" and she was a lovely bride, as evidenced in photographs. A "grand reception" was held at her home after the ceremony.
After the wedding, Sidney and Mary set up housekeeping in the cabin which had been his home for two years. Now, as a team, they worked to make their lives better. He started building a proper house as time and money permitted. built in two sections, the first of which was completed before 1895- The west end of their cabin housed a forge and tools while the house was being built. Their child, Ruth Olga, was born in the tiny cabin, while those which followed were born in the new house. The years went by while they worked and strived to make a good home for themselves and their growing family. Sidney was a very intelligent man and throughout his life showed greater ability than his simple schooling would indicate.

Died:
Ruth died in a Richmond hospital on March 31, 1941, only 48 years of age, leaving Sidney alone again at 73. Sidney remained at home for awhile, then, greatly enfeebled, went into Kibler Nursing Home in Claremont where he died on September 4,1942. His funeral was held at his home and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery between Etta and Ruth under a grove of young oak trees.

Buried:
he died on September 4, 1942. His funeral was held at his home and was attended by a large number of his friends and relatives. He was. a longtime member of Carsley Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery at Surry between Mary and Ruth under a grove of young oak trees.