Nannie Zellette JOHNSON

Other Events:

• Education: graduate of Concord School of WV, Nursing classes, Berea College, KY
• Religion: Methodist
• _UID: AAB33C7E0A2847E69B475A3376993F2154FD

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Nannie Johnson
Age: 6
Birth Date: Feb 1894
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: J P Johnson
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Kate Johnson
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Nannie Johnson
Age in 1910: 16
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Joseph P Johnson
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Kate Johnson
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Nannie Tate
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1895
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: J L Tate
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Nannie Z Tate
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Occupation: None
Owns home, valued at $5000, and owns a radio
Age at marriage: 20
Household Members:
Nannie Z Tate 36
Eugene Tate 14
Katherine Tate 11
Mildred Tate 9
Paul Tate 6
Thornton Hardy 26 [boarder, married, male, salesman]
Benie Hardy 18 [boarder, married, female]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Nannie Z Tate
Respondent: Yes
Age: 46
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1894
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia
Street: Freemans Hill-Bramwell Corporation Beyins
Own home valued at $1500
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Bramwell, Mercer, West Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Household Members:
Nannie Z Tate 46
Eugene Tate 25
Katherine Tate 21
Mildred Tate 19
Paul Tate 17

1950 Census [Apr 14, 1950]
Name: Nannie Z Winton
Age: 56
Birth Date: abt 1894
Gender: Female
Birth Place: West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA
Inferred Previous Residence Place: Oceanside, San Diego, CA
Father Birth Place: USA
Mother Birth Place: USA
Occupation Category: Keeping House
Worked Last Week: No
Seeking Work: No
Employment Status: No
Same House: No
Previously on Farm: No
Same County: No
School Completed: S12
Grade Completed: Yes
School Attendance: 30 or over
Weeks Worked: None
Income: none
Other Income: none
Supplemental Income: none

Occupation:
Homemaker, Licensed Practical Nurse

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=115674385

Died:
California Death Index, 1940-1997
Name: Nannie Zillette Tate
Social Security #: 232283950
Sex: Female
Birth Date: 22 Feb 1894
Birthplace: West Virginia
Death Date: 9 Aug 1979
Death Place: San Diego

Social Security Death Index
Name: Nannie Tate
SSN: 232-28-3950
Last Residence: 92054 Oceanside, San Diego, California
Born: 22 Feb 1894
Last Benefit: 24101 Hardy, Bedford, Virginia
[Note this was the address of her son, Eugene R. Tate]
Died: Aug 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina or West Virginia (Before 1951)

Nannie married Jacob Lyman TATE 2 Nov 1914, Bramwell, WV. Jacob (son of William Elisha TATE and Sarah Elizabeth PAYNE) was born 27 Feb 1893, Hansonville, Russell Co., VA; died 03 Mar 1923, Bramwell, Mercer Co. WV; was buried , Oak Hill Cemetery, Bramwell, Mercer Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

1. Eugene Rutledge TATE was born 31 Aug 1915, Hiawatha, Mercer Co. WV; died 3 Dec 1995, Roanoke, VA; was buried , Sherwood Burial Park, Salem, Roanoke Co. VA.
2. Katherine Lois TATE was born 23 Feb 1919, Hiawatha, Mercer Co. WV; died 07 Nov 1969, Richmond, Henrico Co. VA; was buried , Westhampton Memorial Park, Richmond, Henrico Co. VA.
3. Mildred Elizabeth TATE was born 9 Apr 1921, Bramwell, Mercer Co, WV; died 16 May 2006, Jacksonville, Onslow Co. NC; was buried 19 May 2006, Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery.
4. Paul Frederick TATE was born 24 Apr 1923, Bramwell, Mercer Co. WV ; died 4 Sep 1992, Richmond, Henrico Co. VA; was buried 6 Sep 1992, Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, Prince William Co. VA.

Nannie married August Byron Winton 30 Jul 1949, Denver, CO; divorced ca 1950. August was born 02 Aug 1887, Bear Creek, Cedar Co. MO; died 04 Jul 1972, Denver, CO; was buried , Lindley Prairie Cemetery, Bearcreek Cedar Co. MO. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Divorced:
Marriage was annulled.

Other Events:

• _UID: 0473026D4FB04BB38FE13705EFC796734ED1

Notes:

Buried in Historic Oak Hill Cemetery.

CENSUS RECORDS

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph P Johnson
Age in 1860: 2
Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 2, Buckingham, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: New Canton
Household Members:
Thomas Johnson 62
Frances Johnson 48
Mary V Johnson 18
George A Johnson 16
Sarah E Johnson 13
Wealthy F Johnson 12
Wm F Johnson 9
Alice Johnson 7
Robert J Johnson 5
Joseph P Johnson 2

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph P Johnson
Age in 1870: 10
Birth Year: abt 1860
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Marshall, Buckingham, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Buckingham Court House
Household Members:
Thomas Johnson 73
Mary V Johnson 28
Robert J Johnson 12
Joseph P Johnson 10
Thomas Jones 18 [black, farm laborer]
George Toney 17 [black, farm laborer]
Edward Cox 28 [black, gold miner]
John Cox 10 [black, at home]
Nannie Cox 12 [black, no occupation]

1880 Census
Name: Joseph Johnson
Age: 23
Birth Date: Abt 1857
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Malden, Kanawha, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Marital status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Works In Bank
Months Not Employed: 5
Boarder in household of Tunis T. Dils, who is a mining engineer.

This more than likely Joseph P. Johnson, who went to work in mines near Scranton, PA to learn engineering. It took him a while to get a job, so he may have worked in a bank, while boarding with Mr. Dils, who could have gotten him a job as a mining engineer.

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: J P Johnson
Age: 41
Birth Date: Jun 1868
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Kate Johnson
Marriage Year: 1892
Years Married: 8
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: coal inspector
Household Members:
J P Johnson 41
Kate Johnson 29
Pachal Johnson 7
Nannie Johnson 6
Helena Johnson 3
Frances Johnson 2
Maggie Turner 18

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph P Johnson
Age in 1910: 51
Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Kate Johnson
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Joseph P Johnson 51
Kate Johnson 39
Paschal Johnson 17
Nannie Johnson 16
Helena Johnson 13
William Johnson 7
Janie Johnson 5
Inez Johnson 2

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Joseph P Johnson
Age: 62
Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Catherine H Johnson
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Joseph P Johnson 62
Catherine H Johnson 49
William H Johnson 16
Jannie W Johnson 14
Inez K Johnson 11
Eileen Johnson 2 months

Birth:
1900 Census gives his DOB as Jun 1868. Jospeph's son Paschal was the informant on the death certificate. He didn't give the names of Joseph's parents, so he may have been inaccurate on the year of his father's birth.

Occupation:
Mining Superintendent in Pocahontas coal fields

Buried:
Freeman Cemetery was next to Bramwell Baptist Church, now Riverside Church. Today this cemetery is known as Historic Oak Hill Cemetery. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=115673217

Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=2126534&Type=Death

Mercer Co. WV Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=5229277&Type=Death

Joseph married Katherine Hannah HAMMOND 24 Dec 1891, Maybeury, WV. Katherine (daughter of Jacob M. HAMMAN and Rebecca Grace HERNDON) was born 26 Jun 1870, near Maybeury, McDowell Co., WV; died 1 May 1926, Bramwell, WV; was buried , Freeman Cemetery, Bramwell Baptist Church, Bramwell, WV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Religion: Methodist
• _UID: F13B81231AE748A6A2ABF763AA1B38F255F6

Notes:

Had a stroke, was an invalid four years before her death
Buried in Historic Oak Hill Cemetery.

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
ame: Cathirine Hammond [Catherine]
Age: 9
Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Elk Horn, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: J. M. Hammond
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
J. M. Hammond 56
Arthur W. Hammond 24
Allice Hammond 14
Francis Hammond 12
Catherine Hammond 9
Samiel W. Hammond 7

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Kate Johnson
Age: 29
Birth Date: Jun 1870
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: J P Johnson
Marriage Year: 1892
Years Married: 8
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 4
Mother: How many children: 4
Household Members:
J P Johnson 41
Kate Johnson 29
Pachal Johnson 7
Nannie Johnson 6
Helena Johnson 3
Frances Johnson 2
Maggie Turner 18 [niece]

1910 United States Federal Census a
Name: Kate Johnson
Age in 1910: 39
Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Elkhorn, McDowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Joseph P Johnson
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Joseph P Johnson 51
Kate Johnson 39
Paschal Johnson 17
Nannie Johnson 16
Helena Johnson 13
William Johnson 7
Janie Johnson 5
Inez Johnson 2

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Catherine H Johnson
Age: 49
Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Joseph P Johnson
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
Joseph P Johnson 62
Catherine H Johnson 49
William H Johnson 16
Jannie W Johnson 14
Inez K Johnson 11
Eillen Johnson 2 months

Buried:
Freeman Cemetery was next to Bramwell Baptist Church, now Riverside Church. Today this cemetery is known as Historic Oak Hill Cemetery. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=115673513

Died:
Mercer Co. WV Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1891377&Type=Death

http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1891377&Type=Death

Notes:

Married:
Ceremony performed by Rev. John McCracken
McDowell County WV Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11391149&Type=Marriage

Other Events:

• Religion: Buckingham Baptist Church
• _UID: 7288A282A14B48F1AE522D9D9C3DBF1FC42D

Notes:

first name may be William

He bought 476 acres on Hunt's Creek in Buckingham, Co. from Powhatan Jones, in 1843. The farm was named Locust Grove. The house was story and a half set over an English cellar. During Reconstruction, cattle were slaughtered by thieves. When he tried to stop them, they threw rocks at him. He ran to a neighbor's house and was saved. His son assumed Thomas' debts. Wealthia moved to WV and her 2 remaining brothers followed.

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas Johnson
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1798
Home in 1850: District 1, Buckingham, Virginia
Gender: Male
Household Members:
Thomas Johnson 52
Francis Johnson 39
Mary V Johnson 10
George H Johnson 8
Salley E Johnson 6
Wesley F Johnson 4

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas Johnson
Age in 1860: 62
Birth Year: abt 1798
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 2, Buckingham, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: New Canton
Household Members:
Thomas Johnson 62
Frances Johnson 48
Mary V Johnson 18
George A Johnson 16
Sarah E Johnson 13
Wealthy F Johnson 12
Wm F Johnson 9
Alice Johnson 7
Robert J Johnson 5
Joseph P Johnson 2

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas Johnson
Age in 1870: 73
Birth Year: abt 1797
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Marshall, Buckingham, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Buckingham Court House
Household Members:
Thomas Johnson 73
Mary V Johnson 28
Robert J Johnson 12
Joseph P Johnson 10
Thomas Jones 18 [black, farm laborer]
George Toney 17 [black, farm laborer]
Edward Cox 28 [black, gold miner]
John Cox 10 [black, at home]
Nannie Cox 12 [no occupation]


Occupation:
Farmer

Died:
Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
Name: Thos Johnson
Birth Date: abt 1797
Birth Place: Buckingham
Death Date: 7 Jun 1875
Death Place: Buckingham, Virginia
Death Age: 78
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: Henry Johnson
Mother Name: Elizabeth Johnson
Spouse Name: Frances Johnson
FHL Film Number: 2056973

W. married Frances BRYANT 22 Feb 1840, Buckingham Co. VA. Frances (daughter of Isaac BRYANT, Jr. and Mary SNODDY) was born 18 May 1812, Buckingham Co., VA; died 7 Mar 1869, Buckingham Co., VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 053A27F826B742B6AE03F0849EB70515C784

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Francis Johnson [Frances]
Age: 39
Birth Year: abt 1811
Home in 1850: District 1, Buckingham, Virginia
Gender: Female
Family Number: 292
Household Members:
Thomas Johnson 52
Francis Johnson 39
Mary V Johnson 10
George H Johnson 8
Salley E Johnson 6
Wesley F Johnson 4

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Frances Johnson
Age in 1860: 48
Birth Year: abt 1812
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 2, Buckingham, Virginia
Gender: Female
Post Office: New Canton
Household Members:
Thomas Johnson 62
Frances Johnson 48
Mary V Johnson 18
George A Johnson 16
Sarah E Johnson 13
Wealthy F Johnson 12
Wm F Johnson 9
Alice Johnson 7
Robert J Johnson 5
Joseph P Johnson 2

Other Events:

• _UID: 6C82F89716D04FC38A4BA7F38D95B521DC06

Notes:

Change in surname spelling was begun by his children

During his time as a teacher in WV, several of his students became prominent in the affairs of that state.

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Jacob M Hammond
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1824
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Southern District, Hardin, Kentucky
Gender: Male
Occupation: school teacher
Family Number: 677
Household Members:
Jacob M Hammond 26
Note: the last name has a "d" at the end of it. Some transcribers have put the name as Hamman.

1860 Census
Name: Jacob M Hammons
Age: 34
Birth Year: abt 1826
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: My Division, Mercer, Virginia
Post Office: Princeton
Occupation: Farmer
Family Number: 198
Value of real estate: 2,000; personal property $1,330
Household Members:
Jacob M Hammons 34
Rebecca M Hammons 22
Arthur W Hammons 4
Cornelia Hammons 2

1870 Census
Name: Jacob M Hammon
Age in 1870: 45
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: East River, Mercer, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Princeton
Occupation: Farmer
Value of real estate: 1,000; personal property $127
Household Members:
Jacob M Hammon 45
Rebecca M Hammon 33
Arthur W Hammon 14
Elizabeth C Hammon 11
Alice A Hammon 4
Francis Hammon 2

1880 Census
Name: J. M. Hammond
Age: 56
Birth Year: abt 1824
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Elk Horn, Mcdowell, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Widower
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farm Laborer
Household Members:
J. M. Hammond 56
Arthur W. Hammond 24
Allice Hammond 14
Francis Hammond 12
Catherine Hammond 9
Samuel W. Hammond 7

UNCONFIRMED
1900 Census
Name: James M Hammond
Age: 70
Birth Date: Jul 1829
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Samuel Williams 63
Lou Darinda Williams 63
Matilda A Williams 24
James M Hammond 70
[Note: This could possibly be Jacob M. Hammond, but it's a stretch. The name definitely is written as James, the information about the birthplace parents is correct, but the birth date is off.]


MILITARY RECORDS

Civil War Records
Company "I" 16th Virginia Cavalry, CSA
This company was formed on January 15, 1863 from two Virginia Cavalry Battalions. Those two battalions were; 1. Maj. Otis Caldwell and 2. Capt. Milton Ferguson-later promoted to Col. [Annotated by Karen EAGLE Moman October 2002]

Also was listed with the the 36th Virginia Infantry
HAMMOND, Jacob M: Co C, born Botetourt Co., enl Ap. 12, 1862 at Camp Success. Present until sick in Red Sulphur Springs, WV. Oct 1862 roll. Present on Dec 1862 roll until transfered to Co. I, Feb 1, 1863. Received clothing Ap. 1864 then no further record.

Occupation:
educator

Died:
Have looked for his death certificate in McDowell Co. and Mercer Co. WV on www.wvculture.org, but unable to locate one.

Jacob married Rebecca Grace HERNDON 10 Apr 1855, Mercer Co. WV. Rebecca (daughter of Arthur Herndon and Sarah Elizabeth Watson) was born 1834, Campbell Co. VA; died Bef 1880. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 959548FBFABC4A439B2FB5883FDB7A085355

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Rebecka l M Herndon
Age: 14
Birth Year: abt 1836
Home in 1850: Campbell, Virginia
Gender: Female
Household Members:
Name Age
Arthur Herndon 41
Sarah E B Herndon 34
Elizabeth B Herndon 17
Rebecka M Herndon 14
Edmond W Herndon 11
William H Herndon 8
Mary V C Herndon 5
Arthur H Herndon 3
Martha F Herndon 0

1860 Census
Name: Rebecca M Hammons
Age: 22
Birth Year: abt 1838
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: My Division, Mercer, Virginia
Post Office: Princeton
Family Number: 198
Household Members:
Jacob M Hammons 34
Rebecca M Hammons 22
Arthur W Hammons 4
Cornelia Hammons 2

1870 Census
Name: Rebecca M Hammon
Age in 1870: 33
Birth Year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: East River, Mercer, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Princeton
Household Members:
Jacob M Hammon 45
Rebecca M Hammon 33
Arthur W Hammon 14
Elizabeth C Hammon 11
Alice A Hammon 4
Francis Hammon 2

Notes:

Married:
West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971
Name: Jacob M Hammon
Gender: Male
Spouse's Name: Rebecca M Harndon [Herndon]
Spouse Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 1855
Marriage Place: Mercer

Other Events:

• _UID: 26F34F4CB20241A69922E8F76EF36582316F

Notes:

Family lore gives the name as George or Paschal, but Thomas Johnson's death record gives the name of Henry. He lived on land in Fluvanna Co. now owned and occupied by Dallas Johnson, a descendant.

Supposedly the first Johnson settlers lived on Bremo plantation, later granted to the Cocke family by George III.

Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917Name: Thos Johnson
Birth Date: abt 1797
Birth Place: Buckingham
Death Date: 7 Jun 1875
Death Place: Buckingham, Virginia
Death Age: 78
Father Name: Henry Johnson
Mother Name: Elizabeth Johnson
Spouse Name: Frances Johnson
FHL Film Number: 2056973

Henry married Elizabeth UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 4037E5E6185241E0AA592D645D3C8EE76F69

Other Events:

• _UID: 725301D662564349A9A7DF171166D489FA8F

Isaac married Mary SNODDY. Mary (daughter of Robert Wilkinson Snoddy and Martha L. (Maria) Toney) was born ca 1790, Buckingham Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: 7CDDFD11FEC74BB59DE3AF848F9CEACBBFA0

Other Events:

• Religion: Methodist
• _UID: 4CD0B70A6C6A41DE89E341C8C43E7DA268BB

Notes:

He was first son of the first Virginia Hamman ancestor. Had 17 children. Lived in Montgomery Co. until 1830. After 1830 returned to Catawba Valley in Botetourt Co. Purchased Poage farm, which fronts Tinker Knob. In 1919 was owned by Rhodes Brothers. Received lands in East St. Louis, IL because of military service in the War of 1812. He served in Norfolk, VA during the spring and summer of 1814. Son, Griffin lived on these lands. John was member of Botetourt county library association. When he died, Dr. J. Hoffman Waugh of Baltimore Conference said John Hamman was the best informed man in Methodist Church in the Old Fincastle circuit.

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: John Hammon
Age: 59
Birth Year: abt 1791
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 8, Botetourt, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 456
Household Members:
John Hammon 59
Charlotte Hammon 40
Saml Hammon 21
Eliza A Hammon 17
Theodore Hammon 16
William G Hammon 13
Westly Hammon 11
Mayberry Hammon 9
Lucy W Hammon 7
Jane Hammon 6
Selena S Hammon 3

1860 Census
Name: John Hammond
Age: 69
Birth Year: abt 1791
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: Botetourt, Virginia
Family Number: 459
Value of real estate: $4000. Personal property: $1,030.
Household Members:
John Hammond 69
Charlotte Hammond 50
Eliza A Hammond 26
Lucy A Hammond 17
Jane Hammond 14
Salina Hammond 11
Emma Hammond 9
Weslly Hammond 22
Maberry Hammond 20
Jas Mays 14

VITAL RECORDS

9 Sep 1823 -- Montgomery Co. VA Will Book 3, pg. 519: Alex. Snodgrass, dec'd.
Appraisal dated 9 Sep 1823.
Appraisers: Giles Thomas, John Hamman, & Joseph Anderson.
Total value $395.87 (including 130 gallons of Apple Brandy
valued at $65). No heirs named.

Botetourt Co., VA. Will Book E Pages 764-5-6,April 13, 1836
Jonn Hamman witnessed the will of Peter Brickey, Sr.

1846 John Hammon is listed as a school commissioner for Botetourt Co. VA
Source: Governor's Message and Annual Reports of the Public Officers of the State, and Boards of Directors, Visitors, Superintendents, and other Agents of Public Institutions or Interests of Virginia Printed under resolutions March 18, 1847, Samuel Shepherd, Public Printer, Richmond, 1847.

The United States Post-Office Guide, D. Appleton and Company, 1851. p. 124 "Tinker Knob, Botetourt Co. VA, John Hammon, [postmaster] 2650"

1853 edition, p. 123, John Hammon is listed as postmaster.

1856 edition, p. 180. John Hammon received $11.48 for his annual salary.

28 Mar 1859, John Hammon, Sr. was a witness to the will of Charles Old of Botetourt Co. VA.

Listed in 1860 Federal Census for Botetourt County as John Hammond. Household No. 459. Age 69, occupation Farmer. Value of Real Estate: $4000. Personal property: $1.030.

Occupation:
Farmer

Died:
John Hammon died of pneumonia, age 78. Wife Charlotte Hammon, death reported by son, Peter J. Hammon
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vaboteto/deaths1868.htm

John married Catherine MYERS 01 Aug 1815, Montgomery Co. VA. Catherine (daughter of Samuel MYERS and Elizabeth LATSCHA) was born 1790; died 1829. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• _UID: DD7955C0D5024B139629E7308EB0E8B753F0

Notes:

from Botetourt Co., lived in the Firebaugh stone house in the community of Trinity, near Fincastle. On the road leading to Amsterdam and Roanoke. Died following the birth of twins. Was related in someway to the Witten family of Tazewell Co.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1840 Census
Name: Arthur Herndon
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Southern District, Campbell, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
Slaves - Males - Under 10: 3
Slaves - Males - 24 thru 35: 1
Slaves - Males - 36 thru 54: 1
Slaves - Females - Under 10: 1
Slaves - Females - 10 thru 23: 1
Slaves - Females - 24 thru 35: 2
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 5
Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total Slaves: 9
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 14

1850 Census
Name: Arthur Herndon
Age: 41
Birth Year: abt 1809
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Campbell, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 797
Household Members:
Name Age
Arthur Herndon 41
Sarah E B Herndon 34
Elizabeth B Herndon 17
Rebecka l M Herndon 14
Edmond W Herndon 11
William H Herndon 8
Mary V C Herndon 5
Arthur H Herndon 3
Martha F Herndon 0

1860 Census
Name: Arthur Herndon
Age: 51
Birth Year: abt 1809
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: My Division, Mercer, Virginia
Post Office: Princeton
Family Number: 236
Household Members:
Name Age
Arthur Herndon 51
Sarah E B Herndon 41
William H Herndon 17
Virginia Herndon 15
Arthur Herndon 12
Martha F Herndon 10
Miriam D Herndon 8
Sarah A Herndon 4
Lelia S Herndon 2

LAND RECORDS

Campbell County Tax Records

1845 by Commissioner William Organ: Benjamin Trent's estate 136 Falling River 15SE; Nancy Trent 115 same location. Bolar Cock 608 Molleys Creek 11SE; Thomas Cock, Sr. 315 Molleys Creek 5SE; Thomas Cock, Jr., 442 same location; David Calleham?s estate 190 Molleys Creek 5SE; Nancy Davis ?for life? 202 ¼ Molleys Creek 3SE; John Faris several plats Molleys Creek 6SE; Letticia Herndon ?dower? 425 Molleys Creek; Arthur Herndon several plats Molleys Creek 10SE; Thomas W. Jones 268 & 576 Molleys Creek 10SE; Patterson Jennings 221 Molleys Creek 9SE; Charles W. King 28 Molleys Creek 7SE; Sackville King?s estate 33 ½ Troublesome Creek 10SW; Elizabeth Strange ?dower? 120 Molleys Creek 10SE.

WILL AND PROBATE RECORDS

There are several abstracts in Campbell County Virginia Wills and Inventories 1782-1847 by William Lindsay Hopkins, as follows

Will Book 9, 1841-1847
(p.37 - p. 41) Inventory of Estate of Edmund Herndon, decd
11 Oct 1841

8 Nov 1841
(p. 46) Survey of Land of Edmund Herndon, decd., on Molleys Creek adjoining Patterson Jennings, Willam A. Poore, Dr. Withers, Watkins Spring Branch and Thomas Watkins. To Mrs. Letitia Herndon, widow of Edmund Herndon, 425 acres, leaving 228 acres and 873 acres undivided.

13 Dec 1841
(p. 68 - p71) Division of Estate of Edmund Herndon, decd, to David Herndon; heirs of Lucy Johnson,decd., William Herndon; Mary G. Harraway; Elisha Callaham; Arthur Herndon; heirs of Letitia Cock, decd., John Fairiss(?) and Achilles Herndon.

11 Mar 1844
(p.312-316) Account of Edmund Herndon with Arthur Herndon, administrator, shows sums paid to Letty Herndon, the widow; Philip Johnson and Thomas Cock, Jr., as attorneys for Edmund M. Johnson, the son of Lucy Johnson, decd., who was Lucy Herndon and Nathan C. Benton in right of his wife E.A. Benton who was formerly E.A.Johnson, a daughter of Lucy Johnson, decd.; Achilles Herndon; William Herndon; Elisha Callaham and wife; John Fariss and wife; Arthur Herndon as agent for Polly McCargo(?) who was Polly Herndon, a daughter of Edmund Herndon, dec.; Thomas Cock, Jr., as guardian of his daughter, Martha Cock, who was the daughter of Letitia Cock, decd., formerly Letitia Herndon; and Arthur Herndon.


Died:
Wills (Mercer County, West Virginia), 1838-1969; Author: Mercer County (West Virginia). County Clerk; Probate Place: Mercer, West Virginia

Name: Arthur Herndon
Probate Date: 25 Apr 1870
Probate Place: Mercer, West Virginia
Inferred Death Year: Abt 1870
Inferred Death Place: West Virginia
Item Description: Wills, Vol 1-2, 1838-1886

Arthur married Sarah Elizabeth Watson 17 Oct 1832, Campbell Co. VA. Sarah was born 1815; died 01 Apr 1855, St. Louis MO. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Sarah E B Herndon
Age: 34
Birth Year: abt 1816
Home in 1850: Campbell, Virginia
Gender: Female
Family Number: 797
Household Members:
Name Age
Arthur Herndon 41
Sarah E B Herndon 34
Elizabeth B Herndon 17
Rebecka l M Herndon 14
Edmond W Herndon 11
William H Herndon 8
Mary V C Herndon 5
Arthur H Herndon 3
Martha F Herndon 0

1860 Census
Name: Sarah E B Herndon
Age: 41
Birth Year: abt 1819
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: My Division, Mercer, Virginia
Post Office: Princeton
Family Number: 236
Household Members:
Name Age
Arthur Herndon 51
Sarah E B Herndon 41
William H Herndon 17
Virginia Herndon 15
Arthur Herndon 12
Martha F Herndon 10
Miriam D Herndon 8
Sarah A Herndon 4
Lelia S Herndon 2

Notes:

Married:
Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
Name: Sarah E. B. Watson
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 2 Oct 1832
Marriage Place: Campbell, Virginia
Spouse: Abner [Arthur] Herndon
FHL Film Number: 31050