WEST VIRGINIA SOURCE BOOK -- SNODGRASS FAMILY Created by Charlou Dolan with annotations by V. S. Schoolcraft suziewv2@yahoo.com STATEWIDE RECORDS CHECKED CEMETERY RECORDS Cemetery Records, Bluefield, Sattes, Cameron, & McMechen, WV (Gen. Soc., SLC, UT) NS Confederate Burials in West Virginia (Watkins) yes (see Berkeley & Hampshire Cos.) The Following films of cemetery records (mixed counties) were checked in their entirety: Film #163,707 Film #163,926 Film #163,927 Film #163,928 Film #163,929 Film #163,930 Film #163,931 Film #205,207 Film #205,208 Film #239,259 Film #250,003 Film #250,207 Film #250,208 Film #250,209 Film #250,210 Film #464,922 Film #464,933 Film #464,938 Film #464,939 Film #464,940 Film #464,942 Film #464,955 Film #464,956 Film #464,957 Film #464,965 Film #464,966 Film #464,977 Film #464,978 Film #848,278 CENSUS RECORDS 1810 census - yes (see Berkeley, Monongalia, & Ohio Cos.) A Supplement to the 1810 Census of Virginia (Schreiner-Yantis) yes (see Cabell & Hardy Cos.) 1820 census - yes (see Berkeley, Cabell, Hardy, Harrison, Kanawha, Monongalia, Ohio, & Tyler Cos.) 1830 census - yes (see Berkeley, Cabell, Hardy, Harrison, Kanawha, Monongalia, Ohio, Tyler, & Wood Cos.) 1840 census - yes (see Berkeley, Cabell, Hardy, Harrison, Kanawha, Monongalia, Ohio, Tyler, & Wood Cos.) 1850 census - yes 1860 census - yes (see Boone, Cabell, Doddridge, Gilmer, Hampshire, Kanawha, Marion, Ritchie, Roane, Wetzel, Wood, & Wyoming ? Cos.) 1870 census - yes (see Barbour, Berkeley, Boone, Brooke, Doddridge, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Marion, Marshall, Mercer, Ritchie, Roane, Wetzel, & Wood Cos.) 1880 census transcriptions (Marsh) vol. 1: Lewis, Upshur, Taylor, & Barbour Cos. vol. 2: Randolph, Tucker, Webster, Pocahontas, Pendleton, Grant, Hardy, & Mineral vol. 3: Harrison, Doddridge, Calhoun, & Gilmer Cos. vol. 4: Braxton, Clay, Nicholas, Fayette, Raleigh, & Wyoming Cos. vol. 5: Ritchie, Wood, & Wirt Cos. vol. 6: Monongalia, Preston, & Marion Cos. vol. 7: Pleasant, Tyler, Marshall, & Wetzel Cos. vol. 8: Roane, Kanawha, & Boone Cos. vol. 9: Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, Mercer, & McDowell Cos. vol. 10: Jackson, Putnam, Mason Cos. vol. 11: Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln, & Logan (Mingo) Cos. vol. 12: Ohio, Brooke, & Hancock Cos. vol. 13: Hampshire, Morgan, Berkeley, & Jefferson Cos. 1900 soundex - yes 1910 soundex - yes 1920 soundex - yes HISTORY & GENEALOGY West Virginia and Its People, vol. 2, (Miller & Maxwell, 1913) yes Genealogical and Personal History of the Upper Monongalia Valley West Virginia - under the editorial supervision of Bernard L. Butcher, published in New York by Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1912 - yes LAND RECORDS Sims Index to Land Grants in West Virginia - yes MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS Calender of Francis Harrison Pierpont (Governor 1861-1868) Letters & Papers in West Virginia Depositories (WPA) yes <#950: D. L. Snodgrass; #1156: Jesse F. Snodgrass> Calender of Arthur I. Borman (Governnor between 1863 & ??) Letters in the State Dept. of Archives & History (WPA) yes <#330: E. S. & M. C. Snodgrass> Calender of William E. Stevenson (Governor betw. 1868 & 1871) Letters in the State Dept. of Archives & History (WPA) yes (see below) Calender of J. J. Jacob (Governor between 1871 & 1877) Letters in West Virginia Depositories (WPA) yes (see below) ************************************ RECORDS 1868-1871 -- William E. Stevenson Letters, #304: J. H. Oglebay and others. To the Legislature of West Virginia. Ask that the Citizens Railway Company of Wheeling be granted the right to extend their railway lines from its terminal in Ohio County to Benwood in Marshall Co., by using the turnpike road; the said company to be allowed to use whatever means and equipment are necessary in this expansion. Signed: J. H. Oglebay & 136 others, including Wm. Snodgrass. [vss - the letters re: George K. Cox prove that Elisha L. Snodgrass m. Mary Cox. Mary, Daniel W., Oliver P., Susan J., and George K. are children of Phillip Cox & Susannah - 1850 Ritchie Co Census, p. 223B, line 4, dwelling 204, family 204] 16 Dec 1870 -- William E. Stevenson Letters, #243: Daniel W. Cox to E. L. Snodgrass Brother tried to give him (Snodgrass) "Strychnine"; left the bottle in his (Daniel Cox's) possession for some time; refused to give the bottle back when called for; wishes to warn the intended victim to be "on his guard". 26 Apr 1871 -- J. J. Jacob Letters, #133: Oliver P. Cox, Cox's Mills, Gilmer Co., WV. To Gov. J. J. Jacob. Requests the Governor not to pardon George K. Cox, his brother, because all are afraid he will fill his word and kill them as promised; he terrorized his parents, threatened to kill them and all his brothers and sisters; some citizens have canvassed eight counties for signers of the petition; they have boasted that the Governor will grant the pardon because he is a Democrat. 27 Apr 1871 -- J. J. Jacob Letters, #134: E. L. Snodgrass, Bone Creek, Ritchie Co., WV. To Gov. J. J. Jacob. Requests Jacob not to pardon George K. Cox, who is in state prison, because of his bad habits and his threats against the lives of his family; the author is a brother-in-law and fears for his life. 18 May 1871 -- J. J. Jacob Letters, #152: John W. Gush, Gilmer Co., WV. To Whom it may Concern. Thinks that G. K. Cox did not steal the black steer and he was falsely accused and imprisoned in the summer of 1864; this statement would have been made before except for fear of John Slaton, whom he believes to be guilty. 19 May 1871 -- J. J. Jacob Letters, #153: J. (Jonathan) M. Bennett, Weston, WV. To Gov. J. J. Jacob. Attached his name (Bennett) to a petition for the pardon of George K. Cox, convicted of felony in Lewis Co.; did so because he had known the prosecutors for many years; was present at the trial; did not think then or now that Cox was guilty; the jury, the judge, prosecuting attorney, and witnesses were "radicals in every way." 22 May 1871 -- J. J. Jacob Letters, #155: Mary P. Kinseley [Knisley], Cox's Mills, WV. To Gov. J. J. Jacob. Certifies that G. K. Cox who is trying to get a pardon did abuse his wife and said he would kill his brother-in-law, E. H. Snodgrass [Elisha L. Snodgrass]. 23 May 1871 -- J. J. Jacob Letters, #156: Susan J. Cox, Cox's Mills, Gilmer Co., WV. To Gov. J. J. Jacob. Certifies that none of the charges contained in protest against the pardon of George K. Cox can be proven by her; that her name was used in protest without her knowledge or consent; the rumor that he is feared by his family and friends is false; She does not fear him or know of anyone who does. 24 May 1871 -- J. J. Jacob Letters, #159: William F. Cox & Mabel Cox, Slab Creek, Ritchie Co., WV. To Gov. J. J. Jacob. Have seen a list of charges made by those that protest the pardon of George K. Cox; feel it is their duty to tell the Governor that not one of those charges can be proven by them. Signed: William F. Cox & Mabel Cox. 25 May 1871 -- J. J. Jacob Letters, #160: Daniel W. Cox, Sannetts (Mills), WV. To Gov. J. J. Jacob. In the brief furnished by the Governor's private secretary of the charges in protest against the pardon of George K. Cox, his name (Daniel W. Cox's) is used to establish the fact that George K. Cox did attempt to procure strychnine to be administered to Rev. E. L. Snodgrass and others; cannot verify this statement. 25 May 1871 -- J. J. Jacob Letters, #161: Sarah E. Cox, Sister-in-law of George K. Cox, Cox's Mills, Gilmer Co., WV. Certifies that in the spring of 1866, George K. Cox came to her home in the absence of her husband Oliver P. Cox, and with an axe in his hand demanded her husband's money and certain papers; told her that if she didn't give them to him that he would "bust" every chest and trunk in the house; upon the arrival of her husband and father-in-law, he (George K. Cox) was forced to leave; later he returned armed with a revolver and searched the house for money and papers; when he did not find them, he "flew into a rage," kicked her down to the floor and badly bruised her; on the same day he destroyed her vegetable garden, tore down and threw away a clock and other household articles; has heard him repeatedly swear that he intended to kill his brother-in-law, E. S.Snodgrass [Elisha L. Snodgrass]; he also threatened to destroy all property belonging to her husband and father-in-law. 26 May 1871 -- J. J. Jacob Letters, #162: S. W. Sommers, Fairmont, WV. To Gov. J. J. Jacob. Requests that consideration be given to petition for pardon of A. Snodgrass, now in prison [? Alpheus Snodgrass]; petition was sent to Governor Stevenson who failed to act on same as promised; congratulates Governor Jacob on his victory as "standard bearer of the party" 30 May 1871 -- J. J. Jacob Letters, #167: E. L. Snodgrass, Bone Creek, WV. To Gov. J. J. Jacob. Requests that pardon not be given to George K. Cox for reasons set forth in other letters; would be in favor of pardoning him if he would behave; his (Cox's) letters to his father are still filled with hatred and threats. 22 Dec 1876 -- J. J. Jacob Letters, #692: O. V. Garrett & others, Citizens of Roane Co., WV. To Gov. J. J. Jacob (Wheeling, WV) Request the release and pardon of Ellis Mahan from fine of $50 for carrying concealed weapons; believe that the fine should not have been assessed ... Signed: O. V. Garrett, T. B. Paxton, L. H. Sparr, and 82 others including M. Snodgrass. (undated) -- J. J. Jacob Letters, #808: B. Snodgrass and others. To Gov. J. J. Jacob. Request pardon for Jefferson Taylor and Zacharia Taylor, brothers, serving a five year sentence for felony; prior to the trouble, the boys bore a very good name and the aged mother needs their support. Signed: B. Snodgrass, W. A. Radcliff, I Hogse, and 84 others including E. Snodgrass. -------------------- West Virginia & Its People, by Thomas Condit Miller and Hu Maxwell (in 3 volumes) Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York (1909-1913); vol. 2: pages 483-5: SNODGRASS This family is of Scottish origin. A family of the same name is found in Ritchie county, West Virginia, but does not seem to be closely connected with the present family. (I) William Snodgrass, the founder of this family, left Scotland early in 1700, during one of the Scottish feuds and finally came to the American colonies, settling on what is now Back Creek, Berkeley county, Virginia. He was a farmer, in religion a Presbyterian. He is buried in the churchyard of Mount Zion Church, Hedgesville, Virginia. He married Catharine Patterson. Children, several, the third son being Robert of whom further. (II) Robert (2), son of William and Catharine (Patterson) Snodgrass, married, March 31, 1762, Susannah Rawlings. Among their children, the seventh was William, of whom further. (III) William (2), son of Robert and Susannah (Rawlings) Snodgrass was born in 1775, died in 1835. He married Nancy Fryatt. She was a descendant of Archbishop Tillotson, of Canterbury, England. Her parents were wealthy in England, and brought with them to America much silver plate and other valuables, beside fine horses and household goods. They owned a large estate in Berkeley county, and were buried in their own family burying ground. Some of their library is in possession of various descendants, and among these works are many volumes of sermons of Archbishop Tillotson. They were members of the Church of England. Among the children of William and Nancy (Fryatt) Snodgrass, the second was John Fryatt, of whom further. (IV) John Fryatt , son of William (2) and Nancy (Fryatt) Snodgrass, was born March 4, 1802, in Berkeley county, Virginia, died at Parkersburg, Wood county, Virginia, June 5, 1854. He was of a brilliant mind, a fine student, and received a liberal education at college. He moved to Parkersburg and there began the practice of law. In the history of his time he was prominent in business, social and political life, noted for his skill as a lawyer, and also igured conspicuously in the affairs of the nation. The house now used as the Blennerhassett Club House at Parkersburg was erected by him, and there he lived; it was one of the finest homes in the west, noted for its hospitality, and many social affairs were held under its roof. Every summer he drove his own coach to the White Sulpher Springs, where also he and his family were always prominent in the social life. In 1850 he was a delegate to the state constitutional convention held at Richmond. The Baltimore & Ohio railroad had not then been built. He was drawn in his own coach by way of Staunton, having relays of horses at convenient points. To the thirty-third congress he was elected as a representative as a Democrat. The Democratic party nominated him for governor of Virginia, and he had just received this nomination at the time of his death, which occurred at his home at Parkersburg. He was always ready to lend money to those in need and to assist those who asked his help. Interest paid with a load of wood or in potatoes satisfied him. He married (first) in 1837, Louisa Kinnaird. She was a noted southern beauty, and was descended from the Kinnairds of the Scottish nobility. He married (second) Virginia Quarrier. Children of John Fryatt Snodgrass: 1. John William, married Eunice Hall. 2. Kinnaird, of whom further. 3. Lucy, married G. K. Storm, the celebrated portrait painter. 4. Mary Louisa, married George H. Murphy, a prominent attorney of Baltimore. 5. Sarah Virginia, married Edward Wilcox. (V) Kinnaird, son of John Fryatt and Louisa (Kinnaird) Snodgrass, was born at Parkersburg, May 30, 1838, died at Parkersburg, February 11, 1907. He received a thorough and liberal education, and graduated with honor from St. James College at the age of nineteen. On June 11, 1859, he was admitted to the bar of Parkersburg. In 1862 he retired to his farm at Williamstown, Wood county, West Virginia, where he resided until 1878; in that year he returned to Parkersburg. He lived an honorable, upright, useful life, exemplary in all respects. His intellect was bright, yet pure; his disposition warm and genial; his character firm and resolute. Devoted to his family and true to his friends, straightforward in all his dealings, ever ready to assist others, he won the love and commanded the respect of all who knew him, and his friends were legion. Although he could never be classed as an office seeker, he held many positions of responsibility, and in these he served the public ably and satisfactorily, so that his life is an important part of the history of Wood county. Under the West Virginia constitution of 1863, he served as a member of the board of supervisors. From January 1, 1877, to January 1, 1881, he presided as judge of the county court, when then had jurisdiction of law and chancery cases and administered the fiscal affairs of the county also. He served as commissioner of the circuit court from September 4, 1879, until he resigned November 27, 1887; from July 1, 1887, to July 1, 1889, he was recorder or judge of the police court. He was deputy clerk of the county court from June 23, 1890, to January 12, 1904; and from October 8, 1883, until his death, he was commissioner of accounts. Whatever Judge Snodgrass did was always well done. He married at Marietta Ohio, October 24, 1865, Sarah R. Bukey who died January 17, 1907. She was a woman of lovely charm. Children: 1. William, superintendent of the Waters-Pierce Oil Company, at Tampico, Mexico; married Selina Bakewell Martin, of a New Martinsville, West Virginia, family. 2. George Lewis, well known in social and club life. He is a member of the fire insurance firm of Burwell & Snodgrass. 3. Kinnaird, an enterprising young business man of Parkersburg, and a member of the firm of Shattuck & Jackson, wholesale grocers of Parkersburg; in this firm he holds the offices of secretary and assistant manager. 4. Virginia Quarrier, married John A. Luttrell. 5. Nannie. 6. Lucy. 7. Juliet. - - - - - - - - - - - - West Virginia & Its People, by Thomas Condit Miller and Hu Maxwell (in 3 volumes) Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York (1909-1913); vol. 2: [need page] [vss - Ezekiel C. is s/o Jeremiah Snodgrass & Euphamy Clayton of Ritchie Co. He is with them 1850 Ritchie as 20 yrs old; Lavinia Arnett is d/o William Arnett (d. 29 Jun 1872 Marion, age 74, parents: John & Sarah, informant: son Franklin) & Eleanor Meredith (d. 20 Mar 1869 Marion, age 61-3-13, parents: n/g, husband: William; Monongalia Marriage bonds: Eleanor Meredith d/o Davis (dec.) married 9 Jan 1828 William Arnett; 1850 Marion Western Distr. #1023-1027 Lavinia is 17 yr old w/her parents] SNODGRASS Ezekiel C. Snodgrass, the first member of this family about whom we have definite information, was a lawyer, and practiced his profession many years in Marion, Wetzel, and other neighboring counties of northwestern Virginia. He married Lavinia Arnett. Children: Ellery B., of whom further; Columbus A., a lawyer; William G., a lawyer; Robert E. L., a lawyer; Charles R., a merchant; Thomas J. J., a merchant; Clarence H.; Victoria; Helen; Minnie; Cora. (II) Ellery B. son of Ezekiel C. and Lavinia (Arnett) Snodgrass, was born at Mannington, Marion county, Virginia, October 30, 1852, died February 15, 1907. Coming to New Martinsville, Wetzel county, West Virginia, he here practiced law thirty-five years. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. At one time he was mayor of New Martinsville, and for a number of years he was president of the board of education. He married Mary Belle, daughter of John and Mary Barrick. Children: Glen, of whom further; Virginia F., married A. C. Chapman; Margaret C. (III) Glen, son of Ellery B. and Mary Belle (Barrick) Snodgrass, was born at New Martinsville, October 6, 1881. His education was begun in the public schools. Desiring to follow the profession of his father and grandfather, he studied in the law department of the University of WestVirginia, from which he was graduated in the spring of 1902. Until the death of his father he practiced with him at New Martinsville; since his death he has practiced alone at the same place. Mr. Snodgrass has been editor of the "Wetzel Democrat" since May 25, 1908. From 1905 to 1911 he was recorder of New Martinsville, and in 1912 was elected prosecuting attorney of Wetzel county. He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Mr. Snodgrass married, July 9, 1906, Mary E., daughter of Martin and Mary Kavanagh. No children. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - West Virginia & Its People, by Thomas Condit Miller and Hu Maxwell (in 3 volumes) Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York (1909-1913); vol. 2: [need page] Elisha Kelly Snodgrass is s/o John Tabb Snodgrass & Laura Virginia Kelly who m. 1874 Berkeley Co; John Tabb Snodgrass s/o William Tyler Snodgrass & Arabella E. Tabb, s/o William Snodgrass & "Nancy" Ann Fryatt, s/o Robert Snodgrass & Susannah s/o William (d. abt 1766, Frederick Co VA) and Catherine] SNODGRASS Elisha Kelley Snodgrass, of Preston, Idaho, descends from a notable Virginia family. In 1656, or thereabouts, one Phillip Snodgrass came from London to Jamestown, Virginia, and located. He was one of a number of younger sons of an old Derbyshire family, and with several companions of his own station in life adventured to the New World, hoping to build for themselves fortunes. He located, after a time, on the James river, many miles above Jamestown, took up wild land, cleared it and in the course of time was the owner of a large tobacco farm. He was among the first of the colonists to successfully cultivate small grain, and erected a primitive mill for the purpose of grinding it, which proved a boon to his neighbors as well as himself. He became known in his section as one of the most advanced agriculturists in spite of the unceasing wars with his Indian neighbors and the marauding of the visiting and northern tribes. He also proved himself an Indian fighter and frequently pitted his wits against those of the red men. He constructed a dwelling house of hewn logs and stone, with a well in the center, which was the admiration of the pioneers of that section and the despair of the savages, who stormed it time and again unsuccessfully. He was universally respected and held several colonial offices. He died in the house of logs and stone, leaving a large estate and a noble name and record to his children and descendants. As years rolled around it was found that the original estate was too small, and the younger generation began to move away from the Tide-water section, going west and north. Thus several members of the family finally located in what is now known as West Virginia, and from them descend the families of the name in Berkeley county and other places. Elisha Kelley Snodgrass was born December 25, 1878, in Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, at the old homestead of the Snodgrass family, "Wheaton," and is a direct lineal descendant of Phillip Snodgrass, the Virginia immigrant. On leaving school he was educated in the public and private institutions of his native city and later entered the office of a local civil engineer, where he took up a course of civil engineering, which he practiced for twelve years. At the expiration of that time he formed a partnership with Messrs. Herbard and Bailey under the firm name of the Albott Construction Company, which has since enjoyed a prosperous business, which they are extending each year. They have an unlimited field and their construction is known and approved throughout the country. Mr. Snodgrass married, November, 1906, Matilda Marsh, daughter of Dr. Elias Joseph and Sarah (Griswold) Marsh, of Patterson, New Jersey. Children: John Tabb and Robert Marsh. [vss - Matilda is on 1920 Mercer Co NJ with John Tabb Snodgrass & Robert Marsh Snodgrass] --------------------- INDEX TO NORTHERN NECK GRANTS Book K, 1757-1762 page 140: John Snodgrass, 142 acres. Book N, 1766 page 151: David Snodgrass etc., 151 acres. page 177: Robert Snodgrass etc., 177 acres. Book P, 1771-1775 page 254: Robert Snodgrass, 290 acres. Book V, 1790-1792 page 412: John Snodgrass, 34 acres. Book Y, 1798-1800 page 88: Stephen Snodgrass, 472 1/2 acres. page 314: Robert Snodgrass, 314 acres. page 345: Stephen Snodgrass, 30 acres. Book Z, 1800-1805 page 244: Robert Snodgrass Jr., 85 acres. Book B-2, 1812-____ page 334: Stephen Snodgrass, 86 acres. page 367: Stephen Snodgrass, 48 acres. page 466: Robert V. Snodgrass, 210 acres. Book C-2, 1820-1829 page 30: Robert Snodgrass, 50 acres. Book D-2, 1829-1837 page 513: William Snodgrass, 228 acres. Book E-2, 1838-1847 page 341: John Snodgrass, 143 acres. Book F-2, 1848-1860 page 145: Peter Snodgrass, 2, 3.16 acres. ---------------------- [vss - added from CD's SLC update, summer 1997] In Garner's EARLIEST SETTLERS OF WESTERN FREDERICK -- EASTERN HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES IN VIRGINIA; THEIR DESCENDANTS, page 31, is found the following interesting account: [vss - what is the date of this book?!] Edward Parish and Indian trader Thomas Townsend (Edwards friend and neighbor) of Fayette Co., PA . Townsend was a friend of Boone and in the mid-seventies arranged with Boone to select lands in Kentucky for him and several of his neighbors who wished to settle there. Boone selected the lands and sent word to Townsend that "all is settled." Townsend, then, was on a trading expedition in southern Ohio, so Boone's message was given to William Hibbs, who was involved with Townsend and others in the planned Kentucky venture. Hibbs notified the others and soon they were on their way to Kentucky to settle. It is known that Townsend and two other traders (Colson and McKnight) were trading with the Indians on the Scioto River (near Kentucky) and Hibbs and party believed they would find Townsend there, and he would go on with them to Boonsboro. The route chosen by Hibbs and party (mounted and leading packhorses) was up the Monongahela, up the West Fork, andover onto the Little Kanawha to the Ohio, and down the Ohio to the mouth of the Scioto. They made Pricketts Fort the first day, and here rested the night. The next morning, after they had crossed the Tygart Valley River, a storm, brewing since dawn, struck with fierce winds and "some hail," and continued with "great violence," forcing them finally to take shelter in a deserted cabin near present Hutchinson (Worthington). Here they were detained until late afternoon, when, to their surprise, as they were preparing to resume their journey, Townsend and his companions hailed them from the direction of the river. The men in Hibbs' party were: Hibbs; Icabod, Daniel, Richard, & Riah [Uriah] Ashcraft; Jared Kendle / Kendall; Charles Snodgrass, Jonathan Nixon, & Edward Parrish. All were then or had been neighbors of Parrish in now Fayette Co., PA. ---------------------------------- ################################## BARBOUR COUNTY WV (formed 1843 from Harrison, Lewis, & Randolph) SOURCES (975.459) CENSUS RECORDS 1850 - 1880 census transcription - yes 1900 census - yes 1910 miracode - yes 1920 soundex - yes LAND RECORDS Sims Index to Land Grants in West Virginia - yes Film #807,659 = Deeds, vol. 9-10, 1865-1868 - yes Film #807,662 = Deeds, vol. 15-16, 1873-1876 - yes Film #807,664 = Deeds, vol. 19-20, 1879-1881 - yes Film #808,034 = Deeds, vol. 3-4, 1849-1854 - yes Film #809,317 = Deeds, vol. 34, 1893-1894 - yes Film #809,318 = Deeds, vol. 35-36, 1894-1896 - yes Film #809,326 = General Index to Deeds, Grantee - yes Film #809,328 = General Index to Deeds, Grantor - yes PROBATE RECORDS Film #808,888 item 1 = Index to wills and item 2 = Will book 1 - yes VITAL RECORDS Barbour Co., WV: Book of Deaths 1, 1853-1919, and Will Books 1 and 1-1/2, 1839-1889 (Coffman) yes Marriage Bonds of Barbour Co., VA, 1843 (Grant) unindexed, didn't do Film #163,707 = Marriages, 1843-1892; deaths, 1854-1883; and births (Guy Tetrick Collection ) yes Film #808,374 = Births, vol. 1-3, 1853-1903 - yes Film #808,375 = Births, vol. 4-6, 1898-1928 - yes Film #808,376 = Births, vol. 7-8, 1929-1948 - yes Film #808,377 = Births, vol. 9-10, 1948-1969 - NS Film #808,378 item 1 = Delayed births, vol. 1A - yes item 2 = Births index, 1879-1889 - yes item 3 = Deaths, vol. 1 - yes item 4 = Deaths, vol. 2 - yes item 5 = Deaths, vol. 3 - yes Film #808,379 = Deaths, vol. 5-7, 1928-1969 - yes Film #808,380 = Index to births, marriages, & deaths Film #808,381 item 1 = Marriages, vol. 1, 1853-1884 - yes item 2 = Marriages, vol. 2, 1843-1849 - NS item 3 = Index to marriages, 1840-1909 - yes Film #808,382 = Marriages, vol. 2A - yes Film #808,383 = Marriages, vol. 3 & 4 - yes Film #808,384 = Marriages, vol. 5 & 6 - yes Film #848,278 = Marriages, 1822-1864 (DAR) NS ************************ RECORDS 1844 -- Taylor Co. formed from Barbour, Harrison, Marion, & Preston. May 1844 -- Deed Book 1, page 152: Francis Snodgrass from Hezekiah & M. Mitchell, tract. ------------------------ 1850 Barbour Co Census #1258/1258: Francis Snodgrass 47-M-VA farmer, $500 [s/o Francis, s/o William Snodgrass d.1832 Monongalia] Mary Snodgrass 37-F-VA William E. Snodgrass 17-M-VA farmer Jonathan C. Snodgrass 15-M-VA farmer [m. Mary England] Francis C. Snodgrass 13-M-VA [m. Elizabeth Mouser] James Snodgrass 11-M-VA [vss - James A. & Esther are on 1860 Boone Co IA] Susan Snodgrass 6-F-VA [m. Levi Rice] -------------------------- 1851 -- Upshur County formed from Randolph, Barbour, & Lewis Cos.. 1853 -- Sims Index: John W. Snodgrass; 186 acres; Laurel Creek; 1853; Book 1, page 145. 1 Apr 1853 -- Deed Book 4, page 180: ...whereas by a decree rendered in the County Court of Barbour, on the chancery side thereof at its March Term for the year 1853 in a suit then pending in said Court, in which said Leonard Stout was complainant and Jno. G. Chandler and others were defendants, it was among other things adjudged, ordered and decreed that the said Spencer Dayton as Commissioner should execute for and on behalf of the said John G. Chandler, Benjamin S. Chandler, Ruth Jane Davis, Amanda Newport, J. E. Snodgrass and Hannah M. his wife, Gerard Hopkins and Ann his wife, Mary E. Chandler and Mary Thompson, a deed of conveyance with covenants of special warranty to the said Leonard Stout of the land in Bill and Proceedings mentioned reference to which is had for a further description of the premises ... 500 acres... Recorded 2 Apr 1853. 18 Jul 1853 -- Deed Book 9, page 85: Deed of Trust, F. Snodgrass to James M. Woodford Tr. [trustee?], all of Barbour Co., VA...whereas the said F. Snodgrass is now duly indebted to one . H. Shields of Taylor Co., for which Joshua Glascock as said F. Snodgrass security in the sum of $284.90...tract of land on which he now resides adjoining lands of James Proudfoot and others... 42 acres. Recorded 15 Jan 1866. 2 Aug 1854 -- Deed Book 4, page 498: John W. Snodgrass from Benj. & Eve Phillips, Bonica Ridge. Recorded same day. Oct 1855 -- (child) Snodgrass born, child of Francis & Mary Snodgrass. Oct 1855 -- child not named d. Oct 1855, parents Francis & M. Snodgrass. 12 Apr 1858 -- Mary Snodgrass d. age 45, at Taylor __am, cause unknown; reported by husband F. Snodgrass. ------------------------ 1860 Barbour Co Census Philippi, #752/752: Francis Snodgrass 58-M-VA farmer Johnathan Snodgrass 25-M-VA farm laborer Francis C. Snodgrass 23-M-VA farm laborer Susanna Snodgrass 17-F-VA domestic ------------------------ 27 Sep 1860 -- Francis C. Snodgrass, 22y 8m 2d, farmer, b. Mason Co. [Marion], VA, son of Francis & Mary Snodgrass, married Elizabeth C. Mouser, 21, b. Rockingham Co., VA, d/o of Jacob & Margaret Mouser; by J. O. Standen? (Book 1, page 13). [vss - they 1880 Barbour Co] 10 Sep 1863 -- Susannah Snodgrass married Levi Rice. 29 Jun 1864 -- Thomas S. Snodgrass born, s/o F. C. & E. Snodgrass. 15 Sep 1864 -- Francis Snodgrass, 58, widower, b. Monongalia Co., VA, s/o Francis & Rebecca Snodgrass, married Nancy McColey, 48, widow, b. Harrison Co., VA, d/o Jesse ? & -?- McColey; by Austin Reeder (Book 1, page 17). [vss - actually Francis b. 1803 was son of Francis Snodgrass & Rachel Smith; Rachel m. 2 Joseph Snodgrass - see Monongalia and Marion Cos.; and Nancy is really McCauley] Jan 1865 -- Catherine Carlin died of old age, age 100y, a widow; reported by F. Snodgrass. 29 Mar 1865 -- Deed Book 8, page 483: Jonathan C. Snodgrass & Francis Snodgrass et al from Daniel & Lucinda Felton, 100 acres, Clapboard Run. 2 Apr 1866 -- Deed Book 9, page 347: John W. & Margaret Snodgrass his wife of Boone Co., IA, to Silas Upton of Barbour Co., WV ... $495 ... 86 acres ... on the waters of Bonica and Laurel Creek ... Recorded 1 Jun 1866. 18 Jun 1866 -- L. Virginia Snodgrass born, d/o Francis & Elizabeth Snodgrass. 20 Jun 1868 -- Thomas L. Snodgrass drowned, age 4, in Barbour Co.; s/o Francis & Elizabeth Snodgrass. 2 Nov 1868 -- C. W. Snodgrass born, child of Francis & E. L. Snodgrass. 15 Dec 1869 -- Deed Book 15, page 249: Francis C. Snodgrass & Elizabeth Snodgrass his wife to Jonathan C. Snodgrass all of Barbour Co., WV ... the interest of said Jonathan C. Snodgrass in the land purchased by F. C. & J. C. Snodgrass of Daniel Felton ... 98 acres, Clapboard Run. Recorded 7 Jan 1874. -------------------------- 1870 Barbour Co Census #221: Daniel Felton 63-M-VA Lucinda Felton 36-F-VA [d/o John England] James H. Felton 10-M-VA Samuel Felton 8-M-VA Sarah Felton 5-F-WV Eleanor Felton 4-F-WV Jramma ? Felton 1-F-WV Thomas Ryan 22-M-VA Jonathan Snodgrass 34-M-VA [Jonathan C. s/o Francis & Mary] ---------------------------- 23 Sep 1871 -- John C. Snodgrass, 35, b. Marion Co., WV, married Mary England, 27, b. Barbour Co., WV; by D. R. Ford (Book 1, page 44). [Jonathan C.] 10 Apr 1873 -- Will Book ??, page 292: Will of John England of Cove Twp., Barbour Co., WV. sons Jasper & James; daughters Emily, wife of James Edwards; Ana Wood; Lotza Hardin; Jane Moats; Susanna Lewis; Lucinda Felton; Mary A. Snodgrass. A farm to Emily and rest of the land to sons after the death of his wife; exec. Jasper England, son witnesses: James Nestor and John A. Frey Will proved 23 Nov 1877. ----------------- 15 Sep 1873 -- (infant) Snodgrass stillborn, child of Jonathan & Mary Snodgrass. 18 Nov 1873 -- Deed Book 15, page 214: Francis C. & Elizabeth C. Snodgrass his wife and Jonathan C. & Mary A. Snodgrass his wife to James P. Mouser ... $600 ... tract adjoining lands of Nelson Newman, Daniel Felton and Jonathan C. Snodgrass ... 30 acres ... on the waters of Clapboard Run (signatures witnessed in Barbour Co., WV). Recorded 24 Nov 1873. 11 Nov 1873 -- Deed Book 15, page 263: Francis C. Snodgrass from Martin V. Ward, by Trustees, tract specified in deed of trust recorded in Deed Book 14, page 487... Recorded 15 Jan 1874. 11 Mar 1874 -- Deed Book 16, page 515: Francis C. Snodgrass & Elizabeth C. Snodgrass his wife of Roane Co., WV, to John W. Smith of Barbour Co., WV ... land purchased by said Snodgrass of Samuel Woods trustee in a deed of trust executed to said Woods by Martin V. Ward & wife and deeded to said Francis C. Snodgrass by said Samuel Woods on the 11th day of Nov 1873 and recorded Deed Book 15, page 263. Recorded 12 Dec 1875. 24 Aug 1874 -- Deed Book 16, page 133: Francis C. Snodgrass of Barbour Co., WV, from Nathaniel & Caroline Streets of Taylor Co., WV...85 acres, Laurel Creek. Recorded 23 Dec 1874. 18 Apr 1879 -- Deed Book ??, page ??: Francis Snodgrass from Wm. H. Robinson et al, 6 3/4 acres, Wolf Run. 24 Jun 1879 -- Francis Snodgrass died of ulcers, age 75, in Barbour Co.; b. Monongalia Co.; farmer; wife Nancy Snodgrass; informant, son. 24 Feb 1880 -- Deed Book 20, page 69: Francis C. Snodgrass & Elizabeth his wife, James A. Snodgrass & Esther A. his wife, John W. McGee and Almira his wife, Joseph McCauley and Elizabeth his wife, Elmore McCauley and Salina his wife of the first part, and Alpheus Murphy of the second part... tract on the waters of Wolf run adjoining lands of Edward Proudfoot & others... being the same land conveyed to Francis Snodgrass by William H. Robinson & wife by deed duly recorded in Barbour County... conveying 5/6ths of said tract of land, the remaining sixth being vested in the heirs of Jonathan Snodgrass dec'd. Signatures acknowledged in Barbour Co., WV: Joseph McCauley & Elizabeth his wife; John W. McGee & Almira McGee his wife; Elmore McCauley & Salina A. McCauley his wife; Francis C. Snodgrass & Elizabeth his wife Signatures acknowledged in Hamilton Co., IA: James A. Snodgrass & Esther A. Snodgrass his wife Recorded 7 Jun 1880. [vss - Jonathan must have died between 1874 and Feb 1880, need to find Death Record!] ----------------------------- 1880 Barbour Co Census Cove Dist., #273/173: Sarah J. England 72-F-NY/NY/NY Mary A. Snodgrass 35-F-WV/WV/WV daughter Martha J. Snodgrass 8-F-WV/WV/WV granddaughter Mary A. Snodgrass 6-F-WV/WV/WV granddaughter Philippi Dist., page 51: Frank Snodgrass 52-M-VA/VA/VA farmer [Francis C.] Elizabeth Snodgrass 45-F-VA/VA/VA wife James Snodgrass 20-M-VA/VA/VA son, laborer Mary Snodgrass 13-F-WV/VA/VA daughter Charles Snodgrass 9-M-WV/VA/VA son Philippi Dist., page 29: Asbury P. Sturm 52-M-VA/VA/VA minister Mary A. Sturm 50-F-PA/PA/PA wife Dora B. Sturm 19-V-VA/VA/PA daughter Albert S. L. Sturm 16-M-VA/VA/PA son Byron A. Sturm 13-M-WV/VA/PA son Luella K. Sturm 9-F-WV/VA/PA daughter Jessie M. Sturm 5-F-WV/VA/PA daughter Blanche E. Sturm 2-F-WV/VA/PA daughter Minerva J. Snodgrass 30-F-VA/VA/PA daughter [m1. Snodgrass] Lavernia A. Snodgrass 4-F-WV/VA/VA granddaughter [vss - this is probably Minerva Jane m. James P. s/o Joseph Snodgrass & Dorcas Thorn; they would have m. after James appears on 1860 Marion w/parents; James had a sister Martha, who m. a Wm. Emminger from Clarion PA; James' death is shown in Marion Co (this source book) as " ... J. P. Snodgrass ... husband of Jane Snodgrass, d. 21 Nov 1877 at Penn." - then 1881 Marion Co. Minerva J. Snodgrass, 32, widow, m. Ulysses S. Atha] Glade Dist., page 23: Jasper Winse 33-M-WV/WV/WV farmer Laberna Winse 26-F-WV/WV/WV wife Smith W. Winse 6-M-WV/WV/WV son Joseph Snodgrass 8-M-WV/WV/WV nephew [probably s/o James P. & Minerva J] ---------------------------- 15 Oct 1883 -- Laura V. Snodgrass married Jefferson D. Digman. [d/o Francis C. Snodgrass & Eliz. Mouser] 14 Aug 1884 -- Mrs. Mary Snodgrass, b. Barbour Co., WV, married John Saffle, b. Barbour Co., WV (ages not given) (Book 2, page 58). [widow of Jonathan C.] 00 Feb 1885 -- James P. Snodgrass died age 23 of heart disease, in Barbour Co., farmer, unmarried; parents F. C. & E. C. Snodgrass; reported by parents. [s/o Francis C & Elizabeth] 28 Apr 1886 -- Martha Snodgrass d. age 14 of fever, Barbour Co; parents J. & M. A. Snodgrass 20 Sep 1886 -- Will Book 1, page 412: Will of Francis C. Snodgrass, dated 20 Sep 1886, proved 15 Oct 1886. wife - Elizabeth C. Snodgrass; son - Charles W./S. Snodgrass; dau. - Mrs. Jefferson Digman; executor - James R. Proudfoot (friend); witnesses - S. B. Woods & W. F. McGee 13 Oct 1886 -- F. C. Snodgrass died age 49 of cancer, in Barbour Co., farmer, b. Marion Co.; parents F. & M. Snodgrass; reported by wife. [s/o Francis & Mary] 3 Mar 1888 -- Zurie Snodgrass born, d/o Charles & Mariah Snodgrass; father's occ. farmer. 14 May 1889 -- Francis R. Snodgrass born, child of Charles Snodgrass & Mary Alice Myers, residence Laurel Creek. 6/7 Sep 1890 -- Alice Snodgrass, 17, b. Barbour Co., WV, married Isaac Duckworth, 24, b. Barbour Co., WV; by W. R. Cunningham (Book 2A, page 303). 18 Sep 1893 -- Deed Book 34, page 97: C. W. Snodgrass to Elizabeth Snodgrass, both of Barbour Co., WV, 85 acres, Laurel Creek, formerly owned by F. C. Snodgrass deceased ... Recorded 9 Oct 1893. 20 Mar 1895 -- Charles W. Snodgrass, 26, b. Barbour Co., WV, married Florence Stemple, 21, b. Barbour Co., WV; by Wm. J. Sharps (Book 3, page 315). 4 Mar 1896 -- Deed Book 36, page 416: Lease, Elizabeth Snodgrass to W. S. McDaniel et al, gas & oil rights, 84 acres, Phil. Dist. 22 Jul 1897 -- (delayed birth) Maude Louise Snodgrass, born Belington, WV, white, female, d/o Hiram Snodgrass & Norah Elmore, both parents born VA; informant Norah Sturm, mother. [vss - see Roane Co. WV - Norah m. 1 Hiram Snodgrass, m.2 Gordon D. Sturm] 22 Mar 1898 -- (delayed birth) Gusta Snodgrass, born Arden, WV, white, female, d/o Charles W. Snodgrass & Florence Stemple, both parents born in Barbour Co. ---------------------- 1900 Barbour Co Census Phillipi Dist., 1-6-10-42: Charles W. Snodgrass 31-M-WV/WV/WV Nov 1869 m.5y, farmer, o.f.f. Florence Snodgrass 23-F-WV/WV/WV --- 1877 wife, 1 ch, 1 liv Gusta Snodgrass 2-F-WV/WV/WV Mar 1898 daughter Phillipi Dist., 1-6-10-62: Luther Stemple 60-M-WV/WV/WV --- 1840 m.41y, farmer, o.f.f. Mahala Stemple 56-F-WV/WV/WV Aug 1844, 8 ch, 6 liv Amanda Stemple 18-F-WV/WV/WV Sep 1881 daughter Julia M. Snodgrass 12-F-WV/WV/WV May 1888 grdau [d/o Charles W.] ---------------------------- 2 Mar 1901 -- Deed Book 45, page 479: Noah H. [? Norah] Snodgrass, from Samuel C. & Dora Sturm, 39 acres, Teters Creek. 11 Apr 1902 -- Deed Book 51, page 40: Chas. W. & Florence Snodgrass et al to Samuel V. Woods, coal rights, 84 acres, Laurel Creek. 26 Apr 1902 -- Robert M. Snodgrass, 25, b. Barbour Co., WV, married Laura B. Keller, 21, b. Barbour Co., WV; by P. M. Godwin (Book 5, page 240). 18 Nov 1902 -- Deed Book 52, page 458: Norah H. & H. [Hiram] A. Snodgrass to Emily J. Hymes, 39 acres, Teters Creek. 23 Jun 1903 - Hiram A. Snodgrass b. 13 Aug 1873, d. 23 Jun 1903; bur. Lambert Chapel Cem. 11 Nov 1903 - Deed Bk 60, p. 197: Nora Snodgrass ... Geo. B. Skidmore et al, 82 ac. Mudgut 27 Nov 1903 -- Mrs. Nora D. Snodgrass, 23, b. Virginia, married Gordon D. Sturm, 20, b. Barbour Co., WV; by P. M. Godwin. 25 Jan 1904 -- Deed Book 57, page 409: Charles W. Snodgrass from Flora I. Gall et al, Int Log, Arden. 25 Jan 1904 -- Deed Book 57, page 411: Charles W. Snodgrass from S. M. Robinson et al ... 5 Apr 1904 -- Deed Book 59, page 438: Clyde E. Snodgrass, Jno. C. Snodgrass, Maude B. Snodgrass, Willie H. Snodgrass et al from Nora H. Sturm et al, surf 82 acres, Mudgut. 26 May 1904 -- (delayed birth) Lorene Snodgrass, born Arden, WV, white, female, d/o Charles W. Snodgrass & Florence Stemple; both parents b. Barbour Co. 4 Apr 1905 -- Deed Book 63, page 131: C. W. & Florence Snodgrass to Samuel V. Woods, coal rights, 1 acre. 7 Jun 1905 -- Deed Book 63, p. 279: Chas. W. & Florence Snodgrass to James W. Stemple, 85 acres, Laurel Creek. 25 Sep 1907 -- Laura Snodgrass died age 25 of dropsy, in Belington?; informant W. L. Shonebargin?, assessor. 12 Oct 1908 -- Deed Book 73, page 366: C. W. Snodgrass to Florence Snodgrass, 3 lots, Arden &c. 26 Oct 1908 -- Grace Snodgrass born at Arden, d/o Charles & Florence Snodgrass. 26 Aug 1909 -- Deed Book 74, page 520: Lis Pen, C. W. Snodgrass, Florence Snodgrass et al to Bettman, Johnson Co. Sundry trs., Arden. ----------------------- 1910 Barbour Co Census/Miracode 1-1-204: William R. Keller *** Bertah Snodgrass 7-F-WV granddaughter [ ? d/o Robert & Laura] 1-5-48: Joel B. Elmore *** Willie Snodgrass 15-M-WV grandson [sons of Hiram & Norah] John C. Snodgrass 10-M-WV grandson [1900 Randolph Co WV] Miracode, 1-7-49: Florence Snodgrass 35-F-WV [Stemple] Gueta Snodgrass 12-F-WV daughter [Gusta] Clifton Snodgrass 8-M-WV son Lorine Snodgrass 5-F-WV daughter Grace V. Snodgrass -F-WV daughter [b. Oct 1908] ---------------------- 5 Aug 1912 -- Deed Bk 79, p. 84: Florence & C. W. Snodgrass to John Patsy, Lot in Berryburg ------------------- 1920 Barbour Co Census/Soundex 1-1-9-63: William R. Keller *** Bertha C. Snodgrass 16-F-WV granddaughter 1-8-2-1: Florence Snodgrass 44-F-WV Clifton H. Snodgrass 17-M-WV son Lorene Snodgrass 15-F-WV daughter Grace Snodgrass 11-F-WV daughter ------------------- 22 Dec 1924 -- (child) Snodgrass born at Close, d/o Clifton Snodgrass (coal miner, b. at Arden) and Edna Huffman (age 25, b. Barbour Co.), first child. [find Clifton's marriage - is Edna Hoffman or Huffman?!] 22 Dec 1924 -- (child) Snodgrass died age 1 day, female; father Clifton Snodgrass, b. Barbour Co.; mother Edna Hoffman Snodgrass, b. Barbour Co. 19 Nov 1936 Barbour Co death cert. #15742 - WV State Archives Jacob Raymond Snodgrass, res. Belington, Barbour Co.; d. 19 Nov 1936; white, male widowed; b. July 13 1867, West Va.; age 69y; father S. W. Snodgrass, b. Va.; mother Nancy Morgan, b. Virginia; informant (dau.) Mrs. Jessie Teter, Belington, W. Va.; d. 5:50 a.m., cause Hypertension, Uremia, Cerebral Hemorrhage; physician Guy __, Belington, W. Va.; burial Ravenswood 21 Nov 1936; funeral director _ Phillips. [vss - Jacob Raymer Snodgrass, b. Marion Co; on 1870 Marion w/parents; see 1900 Jackson Co; Silas W. is son of John D. and Nancy Hays Snodgrass, s/o John & Anna Bateson] 28 Dec 1945 -- Joyce Paulette Snodgrass born, d/o Paul W. Snodgrass (age 30, b. Braxton Co.) and Jewell L. Mills Snodgrass (age 26, b. Webster Co.). ############### end Barbour Co WV ############### BERKELEY COUNTY WV (formed 1772 from Frederick County VA) SOURCES (975.497) CENSUS RECORDS 1810 - 1860 census - yes 1870 census - yes 1880 census transcription - yes 1900 census - yes 1910 miracode - yes 1920 soundex - yes CEMETERY RECORDS Confederate Burials in West Virginia (Watkins) yes COURT RECORDS Film #831,288 = Court order books, vol. 1 & 2, 1772-1777 - yes HISTORY & GENEALOGY Chronicles of Old Berkeley (Gardiner & Gardiner-1938) yes Berkeley Co., U.S.A.: A Bicentennial History of a Virginia and West Virginia County, 1772-1972 (Doherty) yes Encyclopedia of American Biography of the 19th Century (Herringshaw-1898) yes History of Berkeley Co., WV (Evans--1928) yes Who's Who in the West (1949) yes LAND RECORDS Sims Index to Land Grants in West Virginia - yes Film #829,880 = Deed Books 3-4, 1773-1778 - yes Film #829,881 = Deed Book 5, 1778-1782 - yes Film #829,882 = Deed Books 6-8, 1782-1788 - yes Film #829,884 = Deed Book 11, 1792-1795 - yes Film #829,886 = Deed Books 15-16, 1797-1801 - yes Film #829,888 = Deed Books 19-20, 1804-1808 - yes Film #829,890 = Deed Books 24-25, 1804-1808 - yes Film #831,127 = Deed Books 26-27, 1814-1816 - yes Film #831,128 = Deed Books 29-30, 1817-1819 - yes Film #831,130 = Deed Books 33-35, 1822-1826 - yes Film #831,131 = Deed Book 36, 1826-1827 - yes Film #831,132 = Deed Book 40, 1832-1834 - yes Film #831,133 = Deed Book 41, 1835-1837 - yes Film #Deed Book 43, 1838-1839 - yes Film #831,134 = Deed Book 44-45, 1839-1841 - yes Film #831,135 = Deed Books 46-47, 1841-1843 - yes Film #831,136 = Deed Books 48-49, 1844-1846 - yes Film #831,138 = Deed Book 52, 1848-1850 - yes Film #831,139 = Deed Books 53-54, 1850-1852 - yes Film #831,140 = Deed Books 55, 57, 58, 1852-1857 - yes Film #831,141 = Deed Books 59-61, 1856-1861 - yes Film #831,142 = Deed Books 63-64, 1864-1867 - yes Film #831,143 = Deed Books 65-66, 1867-1870 - yes Film #831,144 = Deed Books 67-68, 1870-1872 - yes Film #831,145 = Deed Books 69-70, 1872-1874 - yes Film #831,147 = Deed Books 73-74, 1876-1878 - yes Film #831,148 = Deed Books 75-76, 1878-1880 - yes Film #831,149 = Deed Books 77-78, 1880-1882 - yes Film #831,150 = Deed Books 79-80, 1882-1884 - yes Film #831,151 = Deed Books 81-82, 1884-1886 - yes Film #831,152 = Deed Books 83-84, 1886-1888 - yes Film #831,154 = Deed Books 87-88, 1889-1891 - yes Film #831,155 = Deed Books 89-90, 1891-1893 - yes Film #831,161 = Deed Book 100, 1900-1901 - yes Film #831,163 = Deed Index, grantor - yes Film #831,305 = Surveyors Book #1, 1821-1824 - yes MILITARY RECORDS Virginia Regimental History Series - yes NEWSPAPER RECORDS An Index for the Martinsburg Gazette (Hodge) yes Film #229,314 = The Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 12, #10 - vol. 24, #24 Film #229,315 = The Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 24, #1 - vol. 27, #52 Film #229,316 = The Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 28, #1 - vol. 29, #52 PROBATE RECORDS Wills of Berkeley Co., WV, An Index: 1774-1880 (Morrow & Morrow) yes Film #831,169 = Will Books 1 & 2, 1772-1796 - yes Film #831,170 = Will Books 3 & 4, 1796-1812 - NS Film #831,253 = Will Book 5, 1812-1815, & 6, 1817-1823 - yes Film #831,254 = Will Book 7-9, 1823-1829 - yes Film #831,255 = Will Book 10, 1829-1832, & 12-13, 1836-1841 - yes Film #831,256 = Will Book 14-15, 1841-1849 Film #831,257 = Will Book 17, 1852-1854, & 21-22, 1860-1874 Film #831,258 = Will Book 23-24, 1874-1910 - yes Film #831,259 = Will Book 25-26, 1910-1926 - yes Film #831,260 = Will Book 27-28, 1926-1941 - yes TAX RECORDS 1782-1787 tax list - yes 1787 Census of Virginia (Schreiner-Yantis) yes 1800 tax list - yes VITAL RECORDS Marriage Records of Berkeley Co., VA, 1781-1854 (Keesecker) yes Film #831,265 = Births, 1865-1902 - yes Film #831,266 = Births, ?? - ?? - yes Film #831,268 = Births, ?? - ?? - yes Film #831,269 = Births, ?? - ?? - NS Film #831,270 = Births, ?? - ?? - yes Film #831,271 = Deaths, vol. 1-4, 1865-1917 Film #831,314 = Register of Marriages, 1864-1906 - yes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TO DO: Call numbers: Film #831,289 = Court order books, vol. 3-5, 1777-1784 Film #843,274 items 1-4 = Berkeley Co. Cemetery Records Film #229,317 = The Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 30, #1 - vol. 33, #1 Film #229,318 = The Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 33, #2 - vol. 35, #44 Film #229,319 = The Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 36, #1 - vol. 35, #45 Film #229,320 = The Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 38, #46 - vol. 41, #45 Film #229,321 = The Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 41, #46 - vol. 44, #44 Film #229,322 = The Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 44, #45 - vol. 47, #44 Film #229,323 = The Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 47, #45 - vol. 49, #43 Film #229,324 = The Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 51, #51 - vol. 54, #42 Film #229,325 = The Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 54, #43 - vol. 55, #52 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - TO DO: Northern Neck Grants. Book Y, 1798-1800, page 88: Stephen Snodgrass, 472 1/2 acres. page 314: Robert Snodgrass, 314 acres. page 345: Stephen Snodgrass, 30 acres. Book Z, 1800-1805, page 244: Robert Snodgrass Jr., 85 acres. Book B-2, 1812-____, page 334: Stephen Snodgrass, 86 acres. page 367: Stephen Snodgrass, 48 acres. page 466: Robert V. Snodgrass, 210 acres. Book C-2, 1820-1829, page 30: Robert Snodgrass, 50 acres. Book D-2, 1829-1837, page 513: William Snodgrass, 228 acres. Book E-2, 1838-1847, page 341: John Snodgrass, 143 acres. Book F-2, 1848-1860, page 145: Peter Snodgrass, 2, 3.16 acres. ************************************ RECORDS [vss - Millie Fry got this will transcript from Don C. Woods, Berkeley Co Historical Society] 20 Nov 1771 - will written in Frederick Co VA, proved 16 Jun 1772 Berkeley Co VA Will Bk 1, p 6 .... Frederick County, in Virginia. In the name of God Amen, I John Fletcher of the parish of Norbourne in the County of Frederick in the Colony of Virginia being at present sick and weak of body yet of ......... .... Item, I give and bequeath to my loving wife Elizabeth Fletcher for and during her natural life or widowhood full perogative of all my lands and plantation whereon I now live containing three hundred and fifty acres being in two surveys and if she my said wife should marry then my will is that she have her third as the law directs and the said land and plantation to be rented out at the discretion of my executors until my children come to age as hereafter mentioned. Item, I give and bequeath to my two sons John & Richard Fletcher and the child Wherewith my said wife is now pregnant if it be a man child all my said land and plantation to be equally divided as hereafter mentioned. My eldest son John Fletcher to have his part the Upper part of the place formerly belonging to Joseph Basher next towards John Watsons in the lower part of the old survey, adjoining David Garrards and my second son Richard Fletcher the other part of half my land and plantation provided the child wherewith my wife is now pregnant be a girl or shall die under age but if it should be a boy and live to come to age my said second son Richard Fletcher to take his part adjoining his said brother John Fletchers part of land and the other part adjoining the said Richards part, the whole land to be equally divided between the two or three sons by straight line or lines provided the barn be in Richards part .... to have have and possess the lands when they shall come to age of twenty one years or at the decease of their mother my loving wife Elizabeth Fletcher if she continued my widow to their heirs and assigns forever. And my further will is that my said sons do pay to my two daughters Mary and Sarah Fletcher the sum of five pounds to each of them the monies to be paid within two years after the said sons comes of age, and if the child wherewith my wife is now quick be a girl that she receive likewise the sum of five pounds from my said two sons John and Richard as is before directed and as for my moveable estate if any be after my just debts and funeral charges be paid my will is that if be equally divided between all my said children and Lastly I do hereby Constitute ordain and appoint my said loving wife Elizabeth Fletcher and my trusty friends David Garrard and Thomas Falkner [Faulkner ?] joint executors of this my last will and testament John (his mark) Fletcher (LS) In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of November 1771 Signed sealed and acknowledged by the testator to be his last will and testament in presence of us John (his mark) Harheleay Charles Snodgrass Hugh (his mark) Harheleay M. Morgan At a court held for Berkeley County this 16th day of June 1772 this last will and testament of John Fletcher decd was exhibited to the court and was proved by the oaths of Charles Snodgrass and Morgan Morgan witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and was sworn to by Elizabeth Fletcher and David Garrard and on the motion of the said Garrard certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form he having given bond and security according to law. Thomas Falkner the other exec therein named and the said Elizabeth refusing to take upon themselves the burden of the execution thereof. Teste Will Drew Clk. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [vss - May 98 note: the following wills are from a list apparently typed in 1960's, from a book published 1960 "Will Book No. 1, Berkeley County, W.Va., 1768 - 1788, copied by Shenandoah Valley Chapter DAR"; Library of Congress F247.B5D3; the list says the 459 page book contains the following: p. 13 - Will Book No. I, pp. 6-7 John Harkeley, Charles Snodgrass, Hugh Harkeley, and M. Morgan witness will of John Fletcher on 11-20-1771 in Frederick Co., Va. Charles Snodgrass and Morgan Morgan swear to will in Berkeley Co. Court 6-16-1772. (vss - Don C. Woods, Berkeley Co Historical Society, read John and Hugh as "Harheleay" - need to verify!) p. 36-37 - Will Book No. I, p. 25 Joseph Riffey, Parish of Norbourne, Frederick Co. names wife Ellen Riffey, son-in-law Samuel Parks, son-in-law John Snodgrass and both are to act as joint executors. Will dtd 11-2-1771. Exhibited in court 3-15-1771. Witnesses Matthew Riffey, David Ferard (vss - we need to verify if this is same person as David Garrard !), M. Morgan to will; in court David, Isaac [no Isaac in will!] and Joseph Riffey. [vss - is this really Joseph Rippey? actual dates: written 2 Nov 1771, proved 15 Mar 1774] p. 41-2 - Will Book No. I, p. 29-30 James Glenn, on Tuscarora, in will of 3-11-1774, names sons John Glenn, James Glenn, William Glenn, dau. Lena (?) Miller (vss - typo ? Will transcription by Christine Bergen says it is Jane - so does Martha's will!), Margaret Snodgrass, wife Martha Glenn. John Snodgrass, James Morrison and John Miller were witnesses. Presented in Court at Berkeley 5-17-1774 where John Snodgrass and John Miller swore to it. p. 61-2 - Will Book No. I, p. 41 Martha Glenn of Berkeley Co on 3-24- (1775 ?) names son John Glenn, daughter Margaret Snodgrass and Jane Miller, son William Glenn. John Snodgrass (his mark), Hugh Lyle, and John Miller were witnesses. Presented in court 8-15-1775, with same witnesses. p. 414-5-6 - Will Book No. I, p. 476 Will of John Snodgrass on 1-10-1786 in Berkeley Co., names 3 sons William, Benjamin and James (his plantation where he lives on Tuscarora Run), dau. Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Kennedy, dau. Catherine Snodgrass, dau. Sarah, wife of William Eakin, son John. Presented in court 2-19-1788. When I (vss = Suzie Schoolcraft) learned of the above wills in 1993 from a paper given to me by (then) SCS member James J. Snodgrass of Costa Mesa, CA, I called the Berkeley Co. Court Clerk's office. A Mrs. Unger told me the old wills are not to be Xeroxed, but that I could contact Don C. Wood of The Berkeley Co. Historical Society and have someone go to the courthouse and hand-copy the will. In spring 1997 I met SCS member Millie Fry, told her of the Charles Snodgrass and Morgan Morgan signatures on the John Fletcher will, and in fall 1997 Millie contacted Don Wood and bought the transcription. Millie sent me a Xerox May 1998 - it is apparently a copy Don Wood typed long ago and it is not notarized.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 16 Jun 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 15: William Blair, Pltf. agst. David Snotgrass, Deft. This day came the Parties by their Attorneys and the Defendant Prays and has leave to Imparle till the next Court, and then to Plead; and upon the motion of the Defendant ordered that a Dedimus do Issue to take the Disposition of Joseph Snotgrass. 18 Aug 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 39: George Scott Plt. against Joseph Snodgrass Deft. upon a petition. This day came the Plt. by his Attorney and the Deft. having been duly summoned and not appearing tho solemnly called It is Therefore Considered by the Court that the Plt. recover against the Deft. two pounds fourteen shillings and eleven pence and his costs by him in this behalf expended. 18 Aug 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 40: George Anderson, Plt. against William Snodgrass, Deft., upon a petition. This day came the Plt. by his attorney and the Deft. having been duly summoned and not appearing tho solemnly called. It is therefore considered by the Court that the Plt. recover against the Deft. four pounds sixteen shillings and his costs by him in this behalf expended. 19 Aug 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 44: William Blair Plt. against David Snodgrass Deft. This day came the Parties by their Attornies and the Defendants say they are not guilty in mannor and form as the Plaintiffs against them have complained and of this they put themselves upon the county and it is ordered that these suits be continued to the next court. 19 Aug 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 61: Joseph Snodgrass Plt. against Robert Jones Deft., in debt. The Defendant being summoned and failing to appear tho solemnly called on the motion of the Plaintif by his attorney It is ordered that unless the Defendant shall appear at the next Court and Plead to Issue that Judgement shall be given the Plaintif against the said Defendant and Walter Clarke Bail for his appearance for the Debt in the Declaration mentioned and costs. 16 Sep 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 76: William Blair Plft. against William Snodgrass Deft. This day came the Parties by their attornies and the Plaintiff joined the Defendants in their Plea which they Plead at the Last Court and the Trial of the Issue is Referred till the next Court. 16 Sep 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 84: Joseph Snodgrass Plt. against Robert Jones Deft., in debt. This day came the Plaintiff by his attorney and the Defendant tho solemnly called came not but made Default Therefore it is considered by the court that the Plaintiff Recover against the said Defendant for fifty pounds and Walter Clarke Bail for his appearance and his Costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended and the Defendant in mercy &c But this Judgement is to be discharged by the payment of Eleven pounds fourteen shillings with Interest thereon to be computed after the Rate of five percent ___ from the 1st Day of December 1771 till paid and the costs. 18 Nov 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 133: William Blair Plt. against David Snodgrass Deft. On the motion of the Plaintiff by his Attorney It is ordered that the Suit be Continued to the next Court. 16 Dec 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 216: William Blair Plt. against David Snodgrass Deft. The suit is continued until the next Court. 16 Dec 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 227: William Glenn Plt. against Derrott Covey Deft. 16 Mar 1773 -- Minute Book 1, page 258: William Blair Plt. against David Snodgrass Deft. On the motion of the Plaintiff this suit is continued till the next Court. 18 Aug 1773 -- Minute Book 1, page 423: William Blair Plt. against David Snodgrass Deft. This suit is continued. 21 Sep 1773 -- Minute Book 1, page 485: William Blair Plt. against David Snodgrass Deft. This suit is continued. 22 Sep 1773 -- Minute Book 1, page 513: Robert Snodgrass Plt. against Abraham Davenport Deft., in debt. This suit is discontinued the Defendant being no Inhabitant. 16 Oct 1773 -- Northern Neck Warrants & Surveys: Patrick Reed of "Newcastle County on Delaware in Pennsylvania," 16 Oct 1773-20 May 1774; 118 acres (land John Miller got warrant for 24 Jul 1772 & did not execute); on Back Crk; adj. Stephen Rawlings, Edw'd Beeson, John Harr, [Robert Snodgrass] Rob't Snodgrass' 334 acre patent. Chain Carriers: Stephen & Aaron Rawlings. Surveyor: Richard Rigg [Richard Bigg]. (undated) Caveated by Stephen Rawlings, Sen'r of Berkeley County. 16 Nov 1773 -- Minute Book 2, page 132: William Blair Plt. vs. David Snodgrass Deft. This suit is continued. 1774 -- Sims Index: Robert Snodgrass, 290 acres, Back Creek, Book 1, page 513. 1774 -- Sims Index: Robert Snodgrass, 46 acres, Back Creek, Book 1, page 516. 1774 -- Sims Index: Robert Snodgrass, 300 acres, Elk Hill, Book 1, page 518. 3 Mar 1774 -- Northern Neck Grants, Book P, page 254: Robert Snodgrass of Berkeley County a certain tract of waste & ungranted land on the Waters of Back Creek in the said county, bounded as by a survey thereof made by Richard Bigg Beginning at a hiccory on a ridge corner to Aaron Jenkins & Samuel Harris, thence along Harris' lines S 51 E 147 poles to a black oak Harris' beginning corner then S 39 W 163 poles to 2 white oaks & a black oak in the line, then leaving it S 51 E 92 poles to a white oak in John Givins line, thence with his lines S 15 W 18 poles to 3 white oaks among stones, thence S 55 E 70 poles to a large black oak Givins corner then leaving his lines N 37 E 22 poles to 2 hiccories in John Kennedy's line then with his lines N 20 E 168 poles to a black oak among rocks on the south side of the One Spring Run, then S 35 E 130 poles to a spanish oak on the top of a piney hill Robert Snodgrass' corner in the said Kennedy's line, thence along Snodgrass' line N 55 E 188 poles to 2 white oaks corner to the same, then along John Murphy's line S 85 W 91 poles to his corner pine near the top of a hill, thence leaving it & the course continued 4 poles to another pine corner to a late survey made for the said Murphy, thence with a line of the said survey N 85 W 78 poles to 3 pines his corner, thence leaving it N 63 W 114 poles to a hiccory in Aaron Jenkins' line, thence along his lines N 15 W 112 poles to a large white oak & thence S 73 W 143 poles to the beginning containing 290 acres... 11 Mar 1774 -- Will Book 1, pages 29-30: Will of James Glenn, dated 11 Mar 1774, proved 17 May 1774, mentions daughter Margaret Snodgrass. [vss - I typed this James Glenn will from a xerox I rec'd in 1993 from Jorja Hensley of Townsend MT. She got it from SCS member Frances Snodgrass Brown of Chickamauga, GA, who also gave Jorja a partial copy of a book by Thomas Howe R. Neal "The Neal, Harbison, Snodgrass, Miller and Related Families" (1971). The copy of the will transcription is two pages typed - it was notarized 12 Sep 1968 by Christine Bergen, 800 Winchester Ave., Martinsburg, WV (verify, probably a Berkeley Co Court Clerk)] Berkeley County Court, Martinsburg, West Virginia. Will Book No. I, pp 29-30 Will of James Glenn In the Name of God, Amen, I James Glenn, tailor, being weak in Body but of Sound mind Blessed be God, and calling to mind the mortality of my Body, and knowing that it is appointed for all men to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say, in manner following, first I give and bequeath & recommend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God, and my body to the Earth to be burried in decent Christian burial at the discretion of my executors and as touching my worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I give and bequeath in form and manner following, viz. [vss - ITEM ?] I give and bequeath to my eldest son John Glenn a young negro boy named Dick ITEM I give and bequeath to my second son James Glenn a negro man named Tamm and to his heirs. ITEM I give and bequeath to my third son William Glenn and to his heirs a young negro boy named Tom ITEM I give and bequeath to my eldest daughter Jane Miller during her lifetime, a young negro wench named Dinah & then at her decease to her son James Miller and his heirs forever. ITEM I give and bequeath unto my second daughter Margaret Snodgrass, and her heirs a negro woman named Luce [vss - possibly Lucy ?], likewise I give and bequeath unto my Beloved wife Martha Glenn the remainder of my Estate to be disposed of by her as she shall think fit, my funeral charges being first discharged, with all my just debts. And also I make ordain and appoint my Beloved wife Martha Glenn and my son William Glenn to be my sole executors of this my last will and testament, to adjust this my estate as before devised. And I do disallow, revoke and disannul all and every other wills Testaments and Dowers, ratifying & confirming this & no other to be my last will and testament. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11th March Anno Domini 1774 James Glenn (his mark) Seal Signed Sealed & Delivered in the presence of us as witnesses James Morrison, John Snodgrass, John Miller At a court held for Berkeley County the 17th day of May 1774 this last will and testament of James Glenn dec'd was presented in Court by Martha Glenn and William Glenn the executors therein named, who made oath thereto according to law and the same being proved by the oaths of John Snodgrass and John Miller witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of said Executors, Certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form. Teste Will Drew Clk ---------------------- 16 Mar 1774 -- Minute Book 2, page 206: On the motion of John Snodgrass It is ordered that John Ewing pay him One Hundred pounds of Tobacco for four days attendance as a witness for him against James Blair. 17 Mar 1774 -- Minute Book 2, page 267: William Blair, Plt. vs. David Snodgrass, Dft. This suit is continued. 25 Mar 1774 -- Northern Neck Warrants & Surveys: Valentine Murphy, 25 Mar 1774 - 25 Aug 1775; 197 acres on Back Crk; adj. his own, John Murphy, James Robinson, Wm. Irvin, Robt. Snodgrass [Robert Snodgrass], Aaron Jenkins, Jno Robinson, Jam's Steuart [James Stewart], Robt. Jackson, Hugh Lyle, Wm. Boggs. Chain Carrier: John Murphy, Jun'r & Marmeduke Devenport [Davenport]. Surveyor: Richard Rigg. 20 Mar 1775 -- Deed Book 3, pages 206-7: Robert Snodgrass & Susannah his wife of Berkeley Co., VA, to Daniel Kennedy of the same county... sum of 5 shillings... grant... part of a tract of land lying...in Berkeley County in Virginia and is part of a tract containing 300 acres was granted to Robert Snodgrass by a patent bearing date 19 Aug 1774 beginning for the said granted and demised premises at a marked white oak in the old original line S 39 W 163 poles to a marked white oak corner to the Old Tract then N 51 W 147 poles to a place near a marked poplar on the side of Elk Hill then N 39 E 163 to a corner Chestnut Poplar and white oak then S 51 E 147 poles to the beginning containing 150 acres more or less... paying the rent of one peppercorn on the twenty Ninth day of September only if the same be lawfully demanded ... Robert Snodgrass Susannah (her mark) Snodgrass Witnesses: Abraham Davenport & William Erwin Recorded 21 Mar 1775 21 Mar 1775 -- Deed Book 3, page 207: 21 Mar 1775 -- Deed Book 3, page 209: Robert Snodgrass of Berkeley County, VA, to Abraham Devenport of the same place... 250 pounds Penn'a Currency... tract lying and being in said county on the north side of Back Creek being part of a tract of land granted by Patent unto Robert and Joseph Snodgrass bearing date 3 Sep 1766 and now sold and conveyed by Robert Snodgrass to Abraham Davenport by deeds of lease and release Beginning at a Double Poplar on the so. Bank of Back Creek and running thence N 35 W 69 poles to a corner Spanish Oak in John Kennedys line on a Pine Hill thence N 55 E 188 poles to a white oak thence SE 172 poles to a corner white oak on the north side of Back Creek thence S 41 30 W 77 poles [vss - this bit seems wrong!] to a black ash sapling a sycamore bushand a forked burch standing on a small island in Back Creek thence with the meanders of said creek up to the beginning containing 185 acres more or less ... in witness thereof Robert Snodgrass and Susannah his wife have hereunto set their hands & seals the day & year first above written Robert Snodgrass Susannah Snodgrass (her mark) witnesses: Daniel Kennedy & John Snodgrass (his mark) Recorded 21 Mar 1775. 21 Mar 1775 -- Deed Book 3, pages 212-214: Robert Snodgrass of Berkeley Co. & Colony of Virginia to Abraham Devenport of the same place...400 pounds Pennsylvania currency...sold unto Abraham Devenport a certain tract of land lying...in said county on the north side of Back Creek being part of a tractof land granted by pattent unto said Robert Snodgrass bearing date 3 Mar 1774...by deeds of lease and release Beginning at a bounded Spanish Oak on the top of a pine hill Robert Snodgrass's corner in John Kennedy's line then along a line of the said land Reversed? N 35 W 130 poles to a Black Oak among rocks on the south side of the one spring Run then N 86 E 54 poles to three pines corner to a late survey made by John Murphey then with a line of the same S 85 E 78 poles to another pine corner of said survey then N 85 E 4 poles to another survey of said Murphey's and the course continued 91 poles further to 2 white Oaks Robert Snodgrass's Corner then with a line of the same S 55 W 188 poles to the beginning containing 77 acres...yielding and paying therefore the yearly rent of one peppercorn on the feast of Saint Michael the Archangel only if the same shall be lawfully demanded... Robert Snodgrass Susanah Snodgrass (her mark) Witnesses: Daniel Kennedy & John F. Snodgrass (his mark) Recorded 21 Mar 1775 21 Mar 1775 -- Minute Book 2, page 354: Indentures of Lease and Release from Robert Snodgrass and Susannah his wife to Daniel Kennedy was acknowledged by the said Robert and Susannah Parties thereto she being first privily examined as the law directs and ordered to be recorded. 21 Mar 1775 -- Minute Book 2, page 355: Indentures of Lease and Release from Robert Snodgrass and Susannah his wife to Abraham Devenport was acknowledged by the said Robert and Susannah Parties thereto she being first privily examined as the law directs and ordered to be recorded. [? Abraham Davenport] 21 Mar 1775 -- Minute Book 2, page 360: Robert Snodgrass is appointed Overseer of the Road from Watkins Ferry Road to Back Creek. Ordered that the usual Tithables work thereon under him. 24 Mar 1775 -- Will Book 1, pages 41-2: Will of Martha Glenn (James Glenn's wife), dated 24 Mar 1775, proved 15 Aug 1775, mentions daughter Margaret Snodgrass. 10 Apr 1775 -- Minute Book 2, page 368: John Snodgrass is appointed overseer of the Road from John Lyle's to the Warm Spring Road at the mouth of Browns lane. Ordered that the usual Tithables work thereon under him. 1776 -- Virginia Magazine of Hist.: vol. 18, page 259: Petition of Dissenters of Tuscarora Congregation, &c., Berkeley County, October 25, 1776. Signers include: Jno Snodgrass Senr William Snodgrass Jno Snodgrass Junr 25 Oct 1776 [When the House of Representatives of the State of Virginia planned to pass human rights legislation, the Tuscorara Congregation initiated the following petition that their members signed. The members of the Back Creek Congregation who felt the same signed as well.] It reads: "To the Honourable Speaker & House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Humble Petition of the Dissenters from the Ecclesiastical Establishment of Tuscorara Congregation Berkley County, Humbly Showeth That your petitioners being in common with the other Inhabitants of this commonwealth, delivered from British oppression, rejoice in the prospect of having their freedom maintained to them & Posterity inviolate: The hopes of your Petitioners have been raised and confirmed by the Declaration of your Hon'ble House in the last article of rights which we beg leave to recite viz: 'That Religion or the Duty we owe to our Creator, & the manner of discharging it can be directed only to reason & conviction, not by force or violence; & therefore all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of Religion according to the Dictates of conscience & that is the mutual Duty of all to practice christian forebearance, Love, & Charity towards each other.' It will hence unavoidably follow that no Laws which are indefensible & Incompatible with the rights of conscience Should be suffered to remain unrepealed for if it be proper that such rights should be possessed in any extent, it is also proper there should be a legal security for the possession of them; & that they may not be trampled upon through the possible caprice of men in power, or some unaccountable turn in the sentiments of the public. The' y'r Petitioners would not be understood to insinuate that there is at present any likelihood of such an infringement yet we humbly conceive the rights of human Nature and Religion. Liberty in its fullest extent is one of these. Should never lie at the mercy of any; But on the contrary should have every protection & Ground of security which Law & the Policy of free States can give them. The Ecclesiastic Establishment is what your petitioners have ever looked upon as grievous Burden and inconsistent with the rights of humanity either civil or religious, in as much as the supporting it while we can not approve it, is in our humble opinion, in infringement of all Civil Property, as well as our conscience. May it therefore please your Honorable House that the Ecclesiastical Establishment [page two of two] may be suspended or laid aside. Or your Petitioners otherwise relieved from the burden thereof: and your Petioners shall ever pray [first column] Hugh Vance, Wm Patterson [William Patterson], Hugh Lyle, Dougall Campbell, Jno Snodgrass Senr [John Snodgrass Sr], Jno McClean [John McClean], Jno Wilson [John Wilson], Matw Rippy [Mathew Rippy], David Miller, Duncan Campbell, Jno Lyle [John Lyle], Jno Hanna [John Hanna], Wm Hanna [William Hanna], Jno Daniel [John Daniel], Edwd Heard [Edward Heard], Jno Hart [John Hart], Saml Park [Samuel Park], Jno Park [John Park], Gilbert McConn [? McCoun?], Robt Allan [Robert Allen ?], Alexdr Mcilhatten [did he become Alexander Hutton ?] Wm McConnell [William McConnell], Jno Fulton [John Fulton], Jas Donnachy [James Donnahy ?], Jno Lowrie [John Lowry ?], Jas Campbell [James Campbell], Andw McDonald [Andrew McDonald], Wm McDonald [William McDonald], James McDonald, Jno McConnell [John McConnell], Thos Lennox [Thomas Lennox], Jas Miller [James Miller], David Miller Junr., Absalom Miller, Moses Andrews, Robt Campbell [Robert Campbell], Jno Reily [John Riley ?] [second column] Wm Manford [William Manford], Wm Manford Junr, Saml Wilson [Samuel Wilson], James McCrery [James McCreery ?], William Snodgrass, Thos Eakin [Thomas Eakin], Robt Eakin [Robert Eakin] Wm Eakin [William Eakin], Geo. Scott [George Scott], Jas Morrison [James Morrison], Robt Faris [Robert Farris], Saml Carson [Samuel Carson], Wm. Baxter [William Baxter], Robt Lyle [Robert Lyle], Hugh Lyle Junr, David Andrews, Jno Snodgrass Junr [John Snodgrass Jr] Jas Waddelle [James Waddell], Hugh Miller, Saml Eakin [Samuel Eakin], Jno Millan [John Millan], Jno Ewing [John Ewing], Jno Miller Junr [John Miller Jr], Wm Glen [William Glenn], Wm Buchanan [William Buchanan], Alexdr Buchanan [Alexander Buchanan], Jno Campble [John Campbell], Jno Miller [John Miller], Robt Messer [Robert Messer] John Messer, Jas Messer [James Messer], Jas Park [James Park], Jas Wright [James Wright], Jas Robinson [James Robinson], Mattw Emberson [Matthew Emberson], Zachariah Murray, Saml Frazer [Samuel Frazier ?], [third colum] Sam'l Stewart [Samuel Stewart], Jno Stewart [John Stewart], David Finley, Wm Smith [William Smith], Thos Kennedy [Thomas Kennedy], Wm Patterson Junr [William Patterson Jr], Joseph Mitchel, Robt Watt [Robert Watt], Wm Porterfield, Wm Porterfield Junr, Joseph Heard, Hugh Galbraith, David Hunter, Wm Mathews, Joseph McCay, Thos McCay, Joseph Wilson, Jno Raney [John Raney], Matw Duncan [Mathew Duncan], Jas Duncan [James Duncan], Robt Creighton [Robert Creighton], Roger Barton, Hugh Gray, Wm Park [William Park], Wm Park Junr [William Park Jr], Jno Morrow [John Morrow] Back Creek Congn David Faris [David Farris], Jno Doke [John Doak ?], Wm Faris [William Farris], Robt Snodgrass [Robert Snodgrass], Andw Yeats [Andrew Yeats], Robt Stewart [Robert Stewart] [fourth & final column] Robt Jackson [Robert Jackson], Jno Kenedy [John Kennedy], Jno Harper [John Harper], Edwd Magnes [Edward Magnus], Jno Shields [John Shields], Jas Lowrie [James Lowry], Jas Robinson [James Robinson], Alexdr Robinson [Alexander Robinson], Jno Moor [John Moore], Danl Kenedy [Daniel Kennedy], Robt Dunn [Robert Dunn], Andw Dunn [Andrew Dunn], Robt McCall [Robert McCall], Robt Kenedy [Robert Kennedy], Thos Sharp [Thomas Sharp], Saml Kenedy [Samuel Kennedy], Jno Murphy [John Murphy], Thos Hamilton [Thomas Hamilton], Valentine Murphy, Jno Murphy Junr [John Murphy Jr], Wm Erwin [William Erwin], Joseph Erwin, Jno Jackson [John Jackson], Jas Winning [James Winning], Jas Lowrie [James Lowry], Wm Boggs [William Boggs], Wm Boggs Junr [William Boggs Jr], Wm Johnson [William Johnson], Wm Long [William Long], Jas Kerr [James Kerr], Thos Lawson [Thomas Lawson], Jas Lawson [James Lawson], Jno Harper Junr [John Harper Jr], Jos Harper [Joseph Harper], Jno Grey [John Grey], Wm Grey [William Grey], Eliezer Grey, Josias Reynolds, Jonathon Rose [or maybe Jonathan Ross ?], Wm Knox [William Knox], Garret Enix, Jno Magnes [John Magnus], Wm Know Junr [William Knox Jr], Henry Magnes [Henry Magnus], Alexdr Caldwell [Alexander Caldwell], Wm Reed [William Reed]. ======================= [vss - Apr 2005 - transcribed from two page xerox] 21 Apr 1778 -- Minute Book 3, page 84: William Blair Plt. against David Snodgrass Deft. Suit continued until the next court. ------------------------------------- To Do: Minute Book 3 Hunter vs. Snodgrass, page 109 Oldham vs. Snodgrass, page 109 Snodgrass vs. Johnson, page 138 Snodgrass, overseer of road, page 180 Order...Snodgrass estate, page 180 Short vs. Snodgrass, page 194 Hunter vs. Snodgrass, page 199 Oldham vs. Snodgrass, page 200 Blair vs. Snodgrass, page 217 Snodgrass vs. Johnson, page 225 Short vs. Snodgrass, page 319 Mitchell vs. Snodgrass, page 334 Snodgrass to McCar__, bill of sale, page 344 Mitchell vs. Snodgrass, page 358 Snodgrass to Cole, page 366 Mitchell vs. Snodgrass, page 380 Mitchell vs. Snodgrass, page 417 Snodgrass, recognizance, page 436 ----------------------------------------------------- 22 Sep 1778 -- Deed Book 5, page 124: David Snodgrass & Margaret his wife to John McLean ... whereas David Snodgrass & Margaret his wife by the name of David Snodgrass & Margaret his wife of the parish of Norborne County of Frederick and Colony of Virginia did by Indentures of Lease and Release bearing date the 6th and 7th day of May 1771 grant...to the said John McLean by the name of John McLean of the Parish County and Colony aforesaid...a tract of land containing 235 acres...situated near the North Mountain on Tuscororo Run one of the drains of Apperson Cr. that part of Frederick County which is now Berkeley and whereas...said 235 acres of land was improperly described in the said indentures of lease & release Now this Indenture Witnesseth that the said David Snodgrass & Margaret his wife for the causes above mentioned and in consideration of the sum of 5 shillings current money of Virginia...grant... the tract if 235 acres of land.. beginning David Snodgrass Margaret (her mark) Snodgrass witnesses: Moses Hunter, Wm. Patterson, John Millan [John Miller ?]. Whereas Margaret Snodgrass could not conveniently travel to court, some justices of the court went to her to question her as to whether she signed the deed without constraint. Recorded 17 Nov 1778. 16 Mar 1779 -- Deed Book 5, page 186: Robert Snodgrass & Susannah his wife of Berkeley Co., VA, to Christopher Cole of the same...51 pounds...sold... a certain part of land granted by patent unto Capt. Van Swearingen bearing date 10 Oct 1764 situate in said county on Back Creek and now sold & conveyed by Robt. Snodgrass unto the said Cole...Beginning at two pines on a hill then N 50 E 68 poles to 3 young white oaks then N 20 E 98 poles to a white oak but now a hickory stake then N 70 W 25 poles to two pines on the East side of Back Creek then up sd. creek S 49 1/2 W 126 poles to two pines on a stoney hill near said Creek then S 25 1/2 E 81 poles to the beginning, containing 51 acres of land more or less... Robert Snodgrass Jane (her mark) Snodgrass Witnesses: James Newkirk & Thomas Harkley Recorded 16 Mar 1780. [vss - see 1771 Frederick Co VA will of John Fletcher, witnessed by Charles Snodgrass, Morgan Morgan, John Harkley, and Hugh Harkley (or Harheleay ???)] 16 Nov 1779 -- Deed Book 5, page 394: Robert Snodgrass & Susannah his wife to John Moore ... 10 pounds current money...on the west side of Back Creek and granted by Patent unto Robert Snodgrass ... 3 Mar 1774 ... 16 Nov 1779 -- Court Order Book #4, page 88: John Snodgrass personally appeared in court together with Robert Snodgrass and John Parke his security and acknowledged John Snodgrass indebted to Thomas Jefferson, Esq., of Va. in the sum of five thousand pounds. Bond entered into. 7 Jun 1781 -- Sarah Snodgrass married Wm. Eaken, by Hugh Vance (no marriage bond). [d/o John Snodgrass (d. Feb 1788); William Eakin & Sarah moved to Washington Co VA] [vss - found at www.genforum.com - Eakin Family Genealogy Forum Rev War petition Wm. Eakin, b. PA, d. VA Posted by Lee (and Curt) Eakin eakinarkiv@aol.com on November 26, 1998: A Revolutionary War pension petition was filed by William C. Eakin. He served his first term from VA and 2nd from NC. He was reportedly born and raised in PA. In 1853 his son, John, picked up the petition process after Wm.s death in May 1831 in Washington Co., VA. Wm's wife predeceased him and her maiden name was Snodgrass, they were married in Berkeley Co., VA. The childrens' names and daughters' spouses listed in the petition are Mary, d. bef. 1853 m. John Orr; Thomas, d. bef 1853; Elizabeth, d. bef. 1853 m. James Scott; Catherine, d. bef. 1853, m. Tobias Smyth; Jane m. 1st Moses McSpadden and 2nd Thomas Montgomery; Sarah, d. bef. 1853 m. David Duff; Ann, d. bef. 1853 m. 1819 Abraham Snodgrass; John m. Mary Snodgrass; and Milley Eakin. Would like to know anything anyone has about this family. vss ... really need to check this out! I emailed them 2 May 2000] (29 Sep 1781)- Deed Book 5, page 345: Robt. Snodgrass from Van Swearingen, L. of R., real estate. Recorded 29 Sep 1781. 12 Feb 1782 -- Elizabeth Snodgrass married Thomas Duncan, by Hugh Vance (no m. bond) 12 Feb 1782 -- Katherine Snodgrass married Wallace Wm. Reed, by Hugh Vance (no m. bond) [Catherine Snodgrass m. Wallace William Reed] 27 Nov 1782 -- Land Tax Book, List A: John Snodgrass Jun'r -- 235 acres [d. 1796 Washington Co VA; wife Mary Rippey?] John Snodgrass -- 304 acres [d. 1788 Berkeley Co VA] Robert Snodgrass -- 183 & 150 & 163 acres. 26 Feb 1783 -- Court Order Book 5, page 63: At a Court held for Berkeley County on Wednesday the 26th day of February 1783. PRESENT: James McAlister, James Nourse, Moses Hunter, James Wilson, John Davenport: GENTLEMEN JUSTICES "Upon the petition of John Snodgrass, Jun'r, Son of John Snodgrass, Sen'r, It is ordered that he be exempt from paying County Levy." 4 Aug 1784 -- Deed Book 6, page 280: John Snodgrass Jun'r and Mary his wife to Wm. Shaw, all of Berkeley Co., WV...sum of 5 shillings ...all that parcel...of land containing 235 acres of land...lying ...near the north mountain on Tuscarara Run one of the drains of Opequon in the county aforesaid the same being part of two tracts the one being part of a tract of land of 1650 acres granted to George Robinson and John Petite by patent bearing date 12 Nov 1735 being formerly in the possession of Richard Beeson Sen'r by virtue of a deed of conveyance of lease and release from the said Robinson and Patent and Ann his wife dated 29 Sep 1737 as may appear and now in possession of Benjamin Beeson by deed of conveyance of lease and release from the said Richard Beeson Senr bearing date 6 Jun 1743 may appear and now in possession of Andrew Paul by deed of Conveyance of Lease and Release from the said Benjamin Beeson bearing date 11 Sep 1752 and in the possession of David and John Snodgrass jointly by deed of conveyance of lease and release from said Paul and Ann his wife bearing date 29 Jun 1757 as may appear and now in the possession of John Snodgrass Jun'r by deed of conveyance from David Snodgrass and Margaret his wife bearing date 1 Apr 1769 also the other tract being part of a tract of 201 acres as granted jointly to David and John Snodgrass out of the Proprietary Office of the Northern Neck bearing date 25 Aug 1766 the bound? [meaning total land being sold] including said bargain or 235 acres of land more or less... Recorded 17 Aug 1784. [1735 patent to George Robinson & John Pettit 1737 they sell to Richard Beeson 1743 Richard Beeson to Benjamin Beeson 1752 Benjamin Beeson to Andrew Paul 1757 Andrew Paul & wife Ann to David Snodgrass & John Snodgrass jointly 1769 David Snodgrass & Margaret sell their part to John Snodgrass Junr., because David is moving to Washington Co VA 1784 John Snodgrass Junr. & Mary are selling to William Shaw, because John & Mary are now moving to Washington Co VA, where they buy land 1785 and John dies 1796] 1785 -- Land Tax Book, First Battalion: John Snodgrass -- 304 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 135.10.8, tax 1.7.1 3/4. Robert Snodgrass -- 183 acres & 150 acres & 163 acres, value 121.6.8, tax 1.4.3 1/2. 27 Jan 1785 -- Will Book 2, pages 270-271: Will of Hugh Miller, Senior. IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN, I Hugh Miller, Sen'r of Berkeley County Common Wealth of Virginia and Parish of Norbourne being at present Though weak in Body yet in perfect mind and memory and Calling to mind the uncertainty of this Mortall life and that it is appointed for all men once to die and after death to come to Judgement do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in manner following: first and Principally I recommend my Soul to Almighty God my Creator who gave it me and my Body to the Earth from whence it was taken to be buried in a Christian like manner at the discretion of my executors hereafter mentioned and as for such Worldly goods and chattels as it hath please God to bless me with in this life I leave and bequeath as follows IMPRIMIS I will that all my just debts and funeral charges be fully paid and satisfied. ITEM I leave and bequeath unto my grandson James Miller the Sum of Five Shillings currency his father John Miller my son having already got what I allotted him of my estate in land and other ways [vss - see wills of James Glenn & wife Martha Glenn - their dau. Jean Glenn m. John Miller, and had a son James Miller] ITEM I give and bequeath unto my grandson Jno Sharp Jr. Five Shillings his father that was married to my daughter Jean Miller having rec'd what I allowed him of my estate heretofore. ITEM I give and bequeath to my daughter Jennet Hammersly Five Shillings she having already rec'd what I allow her of my Estate. ITEM I give and bequeath to my son Hugh Miller Five Shillings he having already rec'd what I allotted him of my estate in land and other ways ITEM I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Snodgrass Five Shillings she having already rec'd what I allotted her of my Estate ITEM I give & bequeath to my loving wife Elinor Miller all and every of my money goods and chattels cash and credits after my aforesaid debts and legacies are paid to be to her my said loving wife Elinor Miller her heirs or assigns to her or their proper use forever. AND LASTLY I do make ordain constitute and appoint my loving wife aforesaid Elinor Miller in conjunction with John McLean of the County and Common Wealth aforesaid to execute this my last will and testament revoking and making void all and every former will legacy or grant heretofore by me willed or bequeath'd and do ratify and confirm this and no other to be my last will and testament and the above persons my only executors -- IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this Twenty Seventh day of January one thousand seven hundred and eighty five. Hugh (x) Miller Signed Sealed & acknowledged by the said Hugh Miller as his last will and testament in presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other subscribed our names: Quinten Bailey, William Eakin, William Show [William Shaw ?] At a Court held for Berkeley County the 6th day of December 1794 This last will and testament of Hugh Miller deceased was proven by the oath of William Shaw one of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded Eleanor Miller the Executrix therein named having complied with the law Certificate is granted her for obtaining a probate thereof in due form of law, giving Security, the said Jno McLean refusing to take upon himself the burthen of the execution thereof. 21 Apr 1785 -- Deed Book 6, page 382: Robert Snodgrass & Susannah his wife of Berkeley Co., VA, to George Chapman ...tract of land part of a greater tract of land granted to the said Robert Snodgrass by Thomas & William Shepherd and Van Swearingen ... -------------------- 2 Sep 1785 [This petition was sent to the Presbyterian Convention at Bethel, Augusta County, Virginia on Sep 2, 1785, which adopted it Nov 18, 1785, and sent it on to the House of Representatives.] Tuscarora, Berkeley County, Virginia 2nd Sept 1785 We the subscribers having read and maturely considered a memorial drawn up by a convention of the Ministers and lay representatives of the Presbyterian body in Virginia convened at Bethel in Augusta the tenth of August last, do hereby and most heartily adopt the same, and pray that the honorable house will receive and give it that weight its importance deserves. [first column] Hugh Vance, John McClean, John Hart, James McCalister, John Messer, Edward Hird, Samuel Parks, John Parks, Joseph Hird, James Hanna, John McCulloch, Hugh Miller, John Reney, John Montgomery, Hugh Lyle, John Lyle, John Finley, Robt Lyle, Hugh Lyle, Willim Hanna, Joseph McCay, James Miller, James McCughlin, Thos McCay, William Charters, Quinton Bailey, James Parks, Thomas McC__on, William Shaw, Ebn Potter, Robert Moore [second column] Robert Creighton, Robert Campbell, Thomas McLean, John McLean, ___ , ___ , ___ [that's 3 unreadable names on xerox], James Robinson, W. _. Paully, William Bell, Richard Atkinson, Jms Paull ?, Robt Messer, John Moore, James Campbell, Wm Skinner, David Campbell, John Miller, John Riley Senior, John Riley Junr, John Beard, Thos Kennedy, Robt Vance, Wm Smith, Sal Willson [Samuel Wilson!], Wm Snodgrass [William Snodgrass], Thomas Eakin, Robert Eakin [third and final column] Alexr Eakin, WD _ Eakin, William Glenn, Alexr Lowry, ? Oren McBeath, Jno Snodgrass [John Snodgrass], James Snodgrass, Benjamin Snodgrass, John Boyd, Thomas Read, John Boyele ?, James Miller, Joseph Millen ?, Alexander Miller, William Boyd, Elijah Boyd, John Read, John Davieson, Andrew Mc Dunnal ?, Wm Paterson [William Patterson], William Reid [vss is this perhaps Wallace William Reed?], John Man [John Mann], John Bisset, Jas Miller, David Rippey [vss - Apr 2005 - transcribed from one page xerox] ===================== 2 Jan 1786 -- Ann Snodgrass married Joseph Evans, by Hugh Vance (no marriage bond) 10 Jan 1786 -- Will Book 1, pages 476, 491: In the Name of God Amen. I John Snodgrass of the County of Berkeley and commonwealth of Virginia being in a poor state of health at present but of sound mind memory and judgment thanks be to God therefore calling to mind the mortality of my body and the uncertainty of this present life and that it is appointed for all men once to die do make this my last will and Testament in manner and form following principally and first of all I Recommend my Soul unto the hands of Almighty God my Body I Recommend to the Earth to be buried in a decent Christian manner at the discretion of my Executors nothing doubting but at the General Resurrection I shall Receive the same by the mighty Power of God and as to such Worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life I give and bequeath (after my just Debts and funeral Charges are all paid off) and Divide my estate as followeth I give and bequeath unto my three sons William Benjamin and James Snodgrass the whole of all the Plantation I now live on in Tuscarora Run in the County aforesaid to be equally divided between them to be divided as followeth to wit with Two lines to run parallel with the line between Frederick Heffners Plantation and mine the aforesaid Division lines to extend from Col. Pendletons line & intersect the line above the meadow called the mountain Meadow the part adjoining Frederick Heffners lands on both sides of Tuscarora to be my son William Snodgrass part the other two shares to fall to my two sons Benjamin Snodgrass and James Snodgrass to be determined by lot where the share of which the Mansion House stands shall be if they cannot agree otherwise the above mentioned land with all the appurtenances thereto belonging to be by them their Heirs and assigns possessed and enjoyed seperately forever but it is my Will and pleasure further that if my son William doth lose the house he now lives in by the above said Division that all the Building on the premises shall be valued by men that whosoever of my other sons the do fall unto shall assist him in Building Equivalent to the value thereof or pay him the third of the value thereof as he shall chose I give and bequeath to my son John Snodgrass all my wearing apparel my Bed and furniture and I allow my other three sons William Benjamin and James Snodgrass to pay to him my said son John Snodgrass the sum of three pounds apeace yearly and every year during his natural life which sum of nine pounds is to be for his yearly support while he lives and likewise to keep for him a Horse for him to Ride on I give and bequeath to my Daughter Elizabeth wife of Samuel Kennedy the sum of Twenty Shillings she having before Received all that I allowed her I give and bequeath to my daughter Catharine Snodgrass one Horse worth fifteen pounds Currency likewise her Saddle and bridle a Bed and Bed clothes Two Cows one Calf five Sheep nevertheless but if she my said Daughter Catharine Marry before my Decease my will is that the Legacy shall be and as I intend at that time to give her what I allow for her portion and she shall be entitled to no more than Twenty Shillings equal with her other sisters after my Decease. I give and bequeath to my Daughter Sarah wife of William Eakin the Sum of Twenty Shillings the Remainder of my personal Estate I allow to be Equally divided between my sons John Benjamin and James Snodgrass and I do hereby make Constitute and appoint my Two Sons Wm. and Benjamin Snodgrass together with Samuel Kennedy to execute this my last Will and Testament and I do hereby disallow Revoke and utterly disannull all former Wills Legacies or Executors by me made and do Ratify and confirm this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written. John (his mark) Snodgrass Signed sealed published and Declared by the said John Snodgrass to be his last will and Testament in presence of us William Glenn Mary Reany [Mary Rainey ?] John McClean At a court held for Berkeley County the 19th day of February 1788 This last will and Testament of John Snodgrass deceased was presented in Court by Samuel Kennedy William Snodgrass and Benjamin Snodgrass the Executors therein named who made oath thereto according to Law and the same being proved by the oaths of William Glenn Mary Reany and John McClean witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded and on the motion of the said Executors who entered into Bond with William Glenn and John Kennedy their Securities in the Penalty of five hundred pounds conditioned for the true performance of the administration of the said Estate certificate is granted them for attaining a probate thereof in Due form of Law. [vss - Mar 2000 - that CD note is so full of assumptions! Fact: John d. 1788 Tuscarora did have son William b. 1751, d. 1808 OH Fact: John d. 1788 did have son James who was single on 1793 deed, and had wife Mary on 1806 deed (which indicates they of Wash. Co VA) Fact: John d. 1788 did have a son John who put his mark on 1793 deed, but NOT on 1806 deed (which MAY indicate he had died) Fact: 1750 a John and a William (wife Catherine) both had land surveyed on Back Creek Frederick Co VA (Berkeley Co WV); when Cath. releases dower on same land Sep 1766, we are told that the original handwriting says " ... to her sons Robert and John (with John crossed out, and Joseph written in)" - this IMPLIES that Wm. & Catherine had a son John; Wm. & Cath. DID have sons David, Robert & Joseph Fact: 1757 a John and a David together get land on Tuscarora Fact: 1758 a John and a David are on a Frederick Co voter list] 1787 -- Tithables, List A: Benjamin Snodgrass -- John Snodgrass charged with tax James Snodgrass -- John Snodgrass charged with tax John Snodgrass -- self, 8 horses, 12 cattle Robert Snodgrass -- self, 1 white m 16-21, 1 black 16+, 2 black 0-16, 5 horses, 9 cattle William Snodgrass -- self, 4 horses, 7 cattle 1787 -- Tax List: James Snodgrass, 4 horses, 4 cattle 1787 -- Land Tax Book, List A: John Snodgrass, 304 acres, rate of land/acre 8/11; value of land 135.10.8; tax 2.0.8. Robert Snodgrass, 183 & 130 & 163 acres of land, value of land 121.6.8, tax 1.3.3/4 7 Feb 1787 -- Sarah Snodgrass married Paul Verdier, by Hugh Vance (no marriage bond) 1788 -- Land Tax Book, First Battalion: Robert Snodgrass -- 183 acres, 6/3 per acre, value 57.3.9, taxes 0.17.2 Stephen Snodgrass -- 150 acres at 5/5 per acre & 163 acres at 2/8 per acre, value 62.7.2, taxes 0.18.8 1/2. John Snodgrass Esq'r -- 304 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 135.11.0, tax 2.0.7 3/4. Feb 1788 - John Snodgrass died. 19 Feb 1788 - John Snodgrass' will proved in court. 9 Apr 1788 -- Will Book 1, page 480: An Inventory of the personal Estate of John Snodgrass late of Berkeley County Deceased taken by us the Subscribers the 9th of April 1788. one peyed Cow L3. 4.0 one Black Ditto 3. 4.0 one black & white Ditto 3.15.0 one pey'd Heiffer 1.16.0 one Bull 3. 0.0 one Pey'd Cow 2.15.0 One Peyed Heiffer 1.16.0 one Pey'd Brinnelled Cow 3. 0.0 One Peyed Bullock 1.16.0 one year old Bull 0.18.0 one waggen stretchers & head chain 12. 0.0 plow with iron Double trees chain 2. 0.0 ditto with old Irons and one Clevis0.16.0 Grindstone with Iron hangings 0. 6.8 Log chain 10 weavers Loom 15s 1. 5.0 three old reeds 3s old Ditto 2s 0. 5.0 one Chest 9s one wool wheel 10s 0.19.0 one Dough chest0. 5.0 one bed and Bedstead and Bed Clothes 7.10.0 one ditto with ditto 5.10.0 one old over Table 0.12.0 one Looking Glass 0. 6.0 one large Iron pot and hooks 0.16.0 26 acres wheat in the ground 26. 0.0 dresser furniture 1.10.0 20 Swine 12. 0.0 1 Gray Horse 6. 0.0 one Dark Bay Ditto 7. 0.0 1 bright Bay Do. scar on his side 9. 0.0 one brown Mare11. 0.0 1 young Bay horse bald face 10. 0.0 one old Bay mare 6. 0.0 one brown horse Colt 8. 0.0 19 sheep and five lambs 8. 0.0 3 Calves 0.18.0 2 small pots 0. 8.0 Dutch over or stew pan 0. 8.0 16 Bushels of Wheat 2.11.0 Bacon3.15.0 4 collars 0.14.0 4 pair chains, 2 backbands 1. 0.0 4 pair harness 0.10.0 2 old bridles & old backband 0. 5.0 one Saddle 1. 4.0 Pot Rack 0. 5.0 5 old chains 0. 5.0 old Shovel 0. 1.6 Cheek Reel 0. 4.0 Inventory of Rye 5. 5.0 James Miller John McClean and John Boyd. At a Court held for Berkeley County the 15th day of April 1788. This Inventory and appraisment of the Estate of John Snodgrass deceased was Returned and ordered to be Recorded. 16 Jun 1788 -- Will Book 1, page 491: An additional Inventory of the Personal Estate of John Snodgrass, late of Berkeley County Deceased taken by us the 16th June 1788. seven small pigs 10s 6p 4 geese 6s 0.16.6 15 3/4 Bushels Rye 40s one Pickling Tub 3s 2. 3.0 Ten and a half yards Thick Woolen Cloth 3.10.0 Flax 6s 6p one wool wheel 5s two old vessels Cooper Ware 4s 0.15.6 1 1/2 Bushels Salt 9s 3 Bee Boxes 2s 0.11.0 Some Wool 2s 6p Potatoes 4s 3 old corn hoes 5s 0.11.6 Two Chopping axes 8s one matlock 4s 6p 0.12.6 one Feather Bed and bed Clothes 7.10.0 Two Coats & Two Jacketts 3. 0.0 one pair Trousers & Stockings 0. 6.8 one old auger & hand saw 0. 3.0 Two Earthen Jarrs and Wooden Bowl 0. 4.0 One Stone Jug Pail Stranes0. 3.0 8 Bushels Wheet 25s 6p frying pan 3s 1. 8.6 upper and soal leather 0. 8.0 Leather for seven pair shoes 1. 8.0 old Bible Confession of Faith 0. 4.6 Harvies Meditations 0. 2.6 Vincens Catechism 2s Wilsons 2s 0. 4.0 Gospel Sonneets 0. 2.6 one Jackett pattens Thick Cloth 0. 8.0 Do for a Coat 1.10.0 Wool Sheers and Steel 0. 3.6 old Churn Iron Wedge 3s Dung fork 3s 0. 6.0 Straw Borand? Knife and old barrel 0. 6.0 Two and a half Bushels Flax seed 0. 8.0 Two Flat Irons 5s 6p woolen Reed & Geers 9s 0.14.6 Cornre Hackle 5s 2 Scythes & 2 set hangings 9s 6p 0.14.x Spinning Wheel 10s two hand Towels 3s 0.13.0 Two old Sickles 2s four Cider Barrels 13s 0.15.0 Eight xxx 22s old bed bed stead and Rope 5s 1. 7.0 half Bush 9p 0. 0.9 Cash 3. 9.x Due to the Estate Thomas Senr L 2.4.4 1/2 John Boyd 6s 2.10.4 1/2 Quenten Bailey 4s 9 1/2 James Thompson 3s 5p 0. 8.2 1/2 Jeremiah Bishop 6s 8p Benj'n Snodgrass 8s 0.14.8 William Snodgrass 12s 3p Robert Eakin 10s 0.14.8 Alexander Buchannan 8s John Campbell 8s 0.16.0 James Miller John McClean John Boyer [? John Boyd] At a Court held for Berkeley County the 17th Day of June 1788 This Inventory and appraisment of Robert Snodgrass Deceased was Returned and ordered to be Recorded. [vss - this is really appraisment of John Snodgrass dec'd] 1789 -- Land Tax Book, First Battalion: William Snodgrass -- 102 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 45.9.6, tax 0.6.6 1/2. Benjamin Snodgrass -- 101 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 45.0.7, tax 0.6.6. James Snodgrass -- 101 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 45.0.7, tax 0.6.6. 12 Mar 1789 -- Catherine Snodgrass married John Reney [John Raney ?], by Hugh Vance (no marriage bond). [d/o John Snodgrass d. Feb 1788] 19 Mar 1789 -- Stephen Snodgrass married Elizabeth Varder, by Hugh Vance (no marriage bond). [s/o Robert Snodgrass & Susannah Rawlings; Elizabeth d. 1854 or 1857 Berkeley Co; married as Elizabeth Verdier] 1790 -- Land Tax Book: William Snodgrass -- 152 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 67/13/4, tax 0.5.1 James Snodgrass -- 151 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 68.2.3, tax 0.5.1 1/2. Robert Snodgrass -- 171 acres, price 6/3 per acre, value 53.8.9, tax 0.4.0. Stephen Snodgrass -- 150 acres, price 5/5 per acre, & 163 acres, price 2/8 per acre, value 62.7.2, tax 0.4.8 1/2. (21 Sep 1790) Deed Book 9, page 371: Robt. Snodgrass from Geo. Chapman et ux, deed, real estate. Recorded 21 Sep 1790. 21 Dec 1790 -- The Virginia Genealogist, vol. 4, page 60: Berkeley County, WV, guardians bonds: 21 Dec 1790, Stephen Snodgrass, guardian of Jane Verdier, orphan of James Verdier. Bond for 500 pounds. Security: James Snodgrass (his mark). 1791 -- Land Tax Book: James Snodgrass -- 151 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 67.14.9, tax 0.5.1. William Snodgrass -- 152 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 68.3.8, tax 0.5.4 1/4. Robert Snodgrass -- 171 acres, price 6/3 per acre, value 53.8.9, tax 0.4.0. Stephen Snodgrass -- 150 acres, price 5/5 per acre, & 168 acres, price 2/8 per acre, value 62.7.2, tax 4.8 1/2. 1792 -- Land Tax Book, First Battallion: William Snodgrass -- 175 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 78.0.5, tax 0.5.10 1/2. James Snodgrass -- 158 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 78.8.10, tax 0.5.10 1/2. Stephen Snodgrass -- 150 acres, price 5/5 per acre & 160 acres, price 2/8 per acre, value 62.7.2, tax 0.4.9. Robert Snodgrass -- 171 acres, price 6/3 per acre, value 53.8.9, tax 0.4.0. 27 Feb 1792 -- Northern Neck Grants, Book V, page 412: Henry Lee Esquire Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia To all whom these presents shall come Greeting Know ye that by virtue of a warrant issued from the last Lord Proprietors office of the Northern Neck and in consideration of the ancient composition of five shillings sterling paid [by] John Snodgrass into the Treasury of this Commonwealth, there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto the said John Snodgrass a certain tract or parcel of land containing 34 acres by survey bearing date the 4th day of May 1767, lying and being in the County of Frederick bounded by the lines of David Crockett, John Glend [John Glenn], William Patterson and his own lines on the drains of Opeckon and Beginning at a corner black oak to Crocketts 400 acre patent, extending thence along the patent line N 50 W 86 poles to Snodgrass's corner white oak and spanish oak in Crocketts line, thence with Snodgrass's line N 32 E 17 poles to Glends corner spanish oak, thence with his line S 56 E 100 poles to Pattersons & Glends corner white oak on a level, thence with Pattersons line S 35 W 200 poles to his corner chesnut tree, thence with his line N 50 W 25 poles Crocketts, Pattersons & Thomas Akins corner hickory, finally with Crocketts line N 40 E 168 poles to the beginning... 1793 -- Land Tax Book, First Battallion: William Snodgrass -- 175 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 178.0.5, tax 0.3.4. Robert Snodgrass -- 171 acres, price 6/3 per acre, & 40 acres, price 3/7 per acre, value 60.12.1, tax 0.3.0. Stephen Snodgrass -- 150 acres, price 5/5 per acre, & 160 acres, price 2/8 per acre, value 62.7.2, tax 0.3.1. 15 Nov 1793 - [vss - there should be a deed somewhere showing the heirs of Benjamin Snodgrass selling 18 « acres to John Rainey & wife Katherine - see 1 Oct 1794 Deed Book 11, page 678, where John Rainey sells it to the Christys; appears maybe this 18 acres is 1/6th of Benjamin's land, see next deed selling 5/6ths] 15 Nov 1793 -- Deed Book 11, page 450: Samuel Kennady [Samuel Kennedy] and Elizabeth his wife, William Snodgrass and Sarah his wife, John Rainey and Katherine his wife, William Eakin and Sarah his wife, John Snodgrass and James Snodgrass, of the first part and Samuel Christy and Robert his son of the second part, all of Berkeley Co., VA, in consideration of 150 pounds, Pennsylvania currency, to the aforesaid Samuel Kennedy and Elizabeth his wife, Wm. Snodgrass etc. Legatees and heirs of Benjamin Snodgrass, deceased in hand paid by the said Samuel Christy and Robert Christy his son ... do grant and convey a tract of land situate and lying near the North Mountain on Tuscarora one of the drains of the Opeckon, said tract of 92 1/2 acres being 5/6ths of the lands of which Benjamin Snodgrass deceased died seized and possessed, and to him devised by the last will and testament of his father, John Snodgrass, dec'd and bounded as follows (viz) Beginning at two white oaks on the west side of Applepie Ridge corner to Hoffman, thence with Hoffmans line N 40 1/2 W 36 poles crossing the Tuscarora to a black oak stump as the bottom corner to s'd Hoffman with his line N 47 1/2 W 34 poles to a post in a level clay bottom corner to said Hoffman thence N 45 1/2 E 20.3 poles to a post corner to John Rainey with his line N 51 1/2 W 88.8 poles to a post in John Bishops line corner to John Rainey thence with Bishops line S 44 W 8?8.3 poles to a post in said Bishops line thence leaving said Bishops line S 53 E 256 poles crossing Tuscarora to William Glenns line 6 poles from the caning locust __ on the west side of a ridge thence with Glenns line N 27 E 99 poles to a young leaning chesnut in an old chesnut top corner to said Glenn thence S 89 1/2 W 84 poles crosing a ridge to the beginning containing 92 1/2 acres more or less... Witnesses: William Glenn, James Miller, Isaac Miller, Tho's McLean Signed: Samuel Kennedy William Snodgrass John Raney? William Eakin [wife Sarah is named in deed - did she sign?] Elizabeth (x) Kennedy Sarah (x) Snodgrass Katherine (x) Rainey John (x) Snodgrass James (x) Snodgrass Recorded 21 Jul 1794. --------------------------------- 15 Nov 1793 -- Deed Book 11, page 452: James Snodgrass sold to Samuel Christy and Robert Christy his son, all of Berkeley Co., VA ... 200 pounds currency of Pennsylvania ...a tract of land to him demised by the last will and testament of John Snodgrass, dec'd, lying...near the North Mountain on Tuscarora one branch of Opeckon in Berkeley Co., VA, and bounded as followeth (viz) Beginning at 2 white oaks in John Bishops line near a post and white oak stump corner to said Bishop and William Snotgrass thence with said Snotgrases line S 53 E 359 poles crossing Tuscoraro and 2 ridges to a small white oak hickory and gum in James Wrights line thence with his line N 31.20 E 35 poles to a white oak in said Wrights field corner to William Glenn thence with Glenns line N 59 1/2 W 99 poles crossing a ridge to a small leaning locust on the west side of said ridge corner to said Glenn thence with his line N 27 E 6 poles leaving said line thence N 53 W 256 poles crossing Tuscarora to a post in John Bishops line corner to the lands of the heirs of Benjamin Snotgrass deceased thence with Bishops line S 44 W 24 poles to the Beginning containing 55 1/2 acres... witnesses: William Glenn, James Miller, Isaac Miller, Thomas McLean. Recorded 21 Jan 1794. 15 Nov 1793 -- Deed Book 11, page 453: James Snodgrass to William Snodgrass, both of Berkeley Co., VA...150 pounds current money of Virginia...a tract of land being a part of that tract of land to him demised by the last will and testament of John Snodgrass, dec'd, & adjoining the lands of the said William Snodgrass and being situate near the North Mountain upon Tuscarora one of the drains of Opeckon in Berkeley Co., VA, and bounded as follows (viz) Beginning at a white oak stump on the S.E. side of a small branch on a steep bank corner to William Snodgrass in John Bishops line thence with his line N 31 1/2 E 25 poles to 2 white oaks in Bishops line near a post and white oak stump corner to said Bishop and Christy thence with Christys line S 53 E 359 poles crossing Tuscarora and 2 ridges to a small white oak hiccory and gum in James Wrights line thence with his line S 31.20 W 24 poles to a small Crooked Chesnut corner to William Snodgrass thence with his line N 53 W 335 poles to the Beginning containing 55 1/2 acres... witnesses: William Glenn, James Miller, Isaac Miller, Thos. McLean. Recorded 21 Jan 1794. 1794 -- Land Tax Book, First Battallion: William Snodgrass -- 175 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 78.0.5, tax 0.3.11. Robert Snodgrass -- 171 acres, price 6/3 per acre, & 195 acres, price 2/8 per acre, value 70.2.4, tax 0.3.6. Stephen Snodgrass -- 150 acres, price 5/5 per acre & 100 acres, price 2/8 per acre, value 62.7.2, tax 0.3.10. 19 Mar 1794 -- Deed Book 11, page 531: William Snodgrass and Sarah his wife to Frederick Stip ...26 pounds current money of Virginia ...a parcel of land in Berkeley Co., VA, on the waters of Tusquerora which said land was granted to John Snodgrass Sen'r by Henry Lee, Esqr., Gov. of Va., by deed bearing date 27 Feb 1792, which said land was secured to William Snodgrass by the last will and testament of the said John Snodgrass duly proven and recorded in the county court of Berkeley beginning at a hiccory corner to Thomas Eakins and James Wright thence N 34 E 83 poles to a black oak in William Snodgrass's line thence S 53 E 21 poles to a hickory in James Wrights line thence S 30 W 92 poles to a chesnut corner to James Wright thence N 34 W 25 poles to the Beginning containing 12 « acres and 1/10 acre. witnesses: Jno. Boyd, John Bishop, Elijah Boyd. Recorded 19 Mar 1794. 1 Oct 1794 -- Deed Book 11, page 678: John Reniey [Rainey] and Katherine his wife to Samuel and Robert Christy, all of Berkeley Co., VA...60 pounds currency of Virginia ...tract of land granted to the said John Rainey & Katherine his wife by the heirs of Benjamin Snodgrass deceased by deed bearing date 15 Nov 1793 containing 18 1/2 acres of land lying and being situate near the North Mountain upon Tuscarora one of the drains of Opechon in Berkeley Co., VA, and bounded as followeth (viz) Beginning at a white oak in Hoffmans line and a small branch on the south side corner to Widow Miller thence with her line S 50 1/2 W 88.8 poles to a white oak stump corner to John Bishop with his line S 44 W 33.7 to a post near the corner of Bishops field thence leaving his line S 51 1/2 E 88.8 poles to a post in Hoffmans line thence with his line N 45 1/2 E 33.7 poles to the Beginning containing 18 1/2 acres of land... and the said John Rainey by virtue of the above mentioned deed granted to him by Samuel Kennedy and Elizabeth his wife, William Snodgrass and Sarah his John Snodgrass, James Snodgrass & William Eakin, heirs of Benjamin Snodgrass dec'd ... witnesses: Thomas McCoy, John Robinson, James Miller. Recorded 28 Oct 1794. 1795 -- Land Tax Book: William Snodgrass -- 175 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 78.0.5, tax 0.3.11. 23 Apr 1795 -- Mary Snodgrass married James Vardier, by John Boyd (no marriage bond). [James Verdier] (28 Apr 1795) Deed Book 12, page 100: Robt. Snodgrass from Abraham Adinger et ux, deed, real estate. Recorded 28 Apr 1795. (21 Sep 1795) Deed Book 12, page 239: Stephen Snodgrass from Jno. Frank Sr., et ux, deed, real estate. Recorded 21 Sep 1795. 1797 -- Land Tax Book: William Snodgrass -- 175 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 78.0.0, tax 0.3.11. Robert Snodgrass -- 171 acres, price 6/3 per acre, & 125 acres, price 9/8 per acre, value 70.2.4, tax 0.3.7. Stephen Snodgrass -- 150 acres, price 5/5 per acre, & 100 acres, price 2/8 per acre, & 200 acres, price 2/8 per acre, & 120 acres, price 4/6 per acre, value 107.12.6, tax 0.5.6. 11 Mar 1797 -- Survey Book ??, page ??: Berkeley County. By virtue of a Land Office Treasury Warrant No. 261 and dated 24 Feb 1794 I have surveyed for Stephen Snodgrass ass'ee of Elisha Boyd a tract or parcel of land on the west side of Back Creek and on the drains of Potomak bounded as follows To wit, Beginning at a white oak sapling corner to Adam Sippart [Lippart] and Riley thence with the said Sipparts line N 73 1/2 W 144 poles to a forked chesnut oak corner to a tract of land purchased of Jno. Frank by the said Snodgrass and in Matthias Ingles line thence with the same S 66 1/2 ___ 105 poles to a double white oak near a marked sassafras and a white oak sapling marked IW said to be corner to said ___ thence E 41 poles to the beginning ... 5 acres & 1 rod of land. Surveyed 11 Mar 1791 by Evan Shelby; surveyed & recorded, David Hunter. chain carriers: Robert Snodgrass & Joseph Woolam. 11 Aug 1797 -- Survey Book ??, page 129: Berkeley County. By virtue of a Land Office Treasury Warrant No. 261 and Dated the 24th day of February 1794 I have surveyed for Stephen Snodgrass (assignee of Elisha Boyd) a certain tract or parcel of Land on Ambersons Branch a drain of Potomak in the said county of Berkeley and bounded as follows To Wit Beginning at a white oak and 2 chesnut oaks corner to the land purchased by the said Stephen of John Franck thence with a line of the same S 71 E 161 poles to a small black oak on ridge corner to Adam Lippart about 1 pole to the south of a marked chesnut oak and a pine with sundry sellers cut thereon then N 22 E 159 poles to a pine on the NW side of a hill N 49 E 10 poles to a pine on the point of a hill corner to Joseph Foreman and in John Mitters [? Miller ?] line then with the same N 81 W 154 poles to a white oak on the east side of a drain near the foot of a hill marked ... S then N 20 E 31 poles to a gum in John Millers line near a marked maple then with the same N 30 W 60 poles crossed Ambersons Branch the same course continues 45 poles to a black oak on the top of a ridge N 80 W 70 poles to a double chesnut oak and a lion? growing from the roots thereof then S 79 W 40 poles to a large chesnut and a large white oak on a hill corner to William Harmison thence with his lines S 4 E 114 poles to a large white oak S 87 E 15 poles to 3 white oak saplings standing in a triangular form in the center of which stood a large black oak corner to the said Harmison then S 1 1/2 W 102 poles crossing the s'd Branch the same course continues 38 poles to a white oak supposed to be near the place of another of Harmisons corners then S 86 1/2 W 15 poles crossed the said Branch course continues 8 poles to a red oak on the east side of a hill in the said Harmisons line and about one pole above Frederic Means corner white oak then with the said Means lines S 2 W 38 poles crossed said Branch same course continues 83 poles to 2 red oak saplings marked thus S 1797 the place of said Means corner Then N 89 1/2 W 20 poles crossed said Branch the same course continues 13 poles to hickory grub the place of Means corner white oak near a white oak marked S on the east side of a hill then S 3 W 28 poles crossed said Branch the course continues 101 poles to a white oak Then N 89 1/2 degrees