Samuel FINLEY

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Grave location and tombstone photo:
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Samuel married Mary TATE 20 Sep 1796, Augusta Co. VA. Mary (daughter of John TATE, Esquire and Jane (Jinney) Berry) was born ca 1776, Augusta Co. VA; died 25 Aug 1829, Augusta Co. VA; was buried , Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Middlebrook, Augusta Co.VA. [Group Sheet]

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CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Caroline Harper
Age: 42
Birth Year: abt 1808
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina
Gender: Female
Family Number: 491
Household Members:
James Harper 51
Caroline Harper 42
George Harper 15
Mary Harper 9
Finley Harper 6
Cornelia Harper 2
Henry Bowman 20
Wm Austin 19
Green Husler 13
Daml Presnell 22

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10793643&ref=acom

Caroline married James Harper 29 Aug 1833, Augusta Co. VA. James was born 14 May 1799, Cumberland Co. VA; died 26 Jan 1879, Caldwell Co. NC; was buried , First Presbyterian Churchyard Cemetery, Lenoir, Caldwell Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

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CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Jane T Christians
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1800
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 2 and a half, Augusta, Virginia
Gender: Female
Household Members:
Saml F Christians 27
Jane T Christians 50
Cornelia J Christians 21
Sarah A Christians 19
Archibald Christians 17

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37799112
Inscription:
Our Mother
Jane Tate
Wife of
John B. Christian
And Daughter of
Samuel Finley
Born June 22, 1797
Died May 22, 1854

Jane married John Brownlee Christian 26 Jul 1820, Augusta Co. VA. John was born 01 Sep 1784, Augusta Co. VA; died 09 Jul 1837, Augusta Co., VA; was buried , Old Stone Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co. WV. [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: 196741554F3F4254B1C9A2FF0C3259FDE9AC

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Grave location and tombstone photo:
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Lavenia married Matthew Pilson 05 Nov 1834, Augusta Co. VA. Matthew was born 30 Nov 1799, Augusta Co. VA; died 30 Mar 1891, Augusta Co. VA; was buried , Pilson Cemetery, Augusta Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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John married Mary Jane Greenlee. Mary was born 25 Feb 1814, Virginia; died 25 Feb 1885, Marshall Co. MS; was buried , Hill Crest Cemetery, Holly Springs, Marshall Co. MS. [Group Sheet]

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CENSUS RECORDS

Name: George Harper
Age: 15
Birth Year: abt 1835
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 491
Household Members:
James Harper 51
Caroline Harper 42
George Harper 15
Mary Harper 9
Finley Harper 6
Cornelia Harper 2
Henry Bowman 20
Wm Austin 19
Green Husler 13
Daml Presnell 22

1860 Census
Name: G W F Harper
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1834
Gender: Male
Birth Place: North Carolina
Home in 1860: Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina
Post Office: Lenoir
Family Number: 1151
Household Members:
G W F Harper 26
Ella Harper 24
L W Gilbert 24
S M Clarke 19


MILITARY RECORDS

Name: George Washington Finl Harper
Residence: Caldwell County, North Carolina, North Carolina
Occupation: Merchant
Age at Enlistment: 27
Enlistment Date: 10 May 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Caldwell County, North Carolina
State Served: North Carolina
Service Record: Commissioned an officer in. Promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant on 19 Aug 1862.Enlisted in Company H, North Carolina 58th Infantry Regiment on 10 May 1862.Promoted to Full Captain on 25 Apr 1863.Promoted to Full Major on 09 Apr 1865.
Birth Date: abt 1835
Sources: North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A RosterNorth Carolina Troops 1861-65, A Roster

Buried:
Grave location and portrait:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=27969902&ref=acom

Died:
North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. North Carolina Death Certificates. Microfilm S.123. Rolls 19-242, 280, 313-682, 1040-1297. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Name: Geo W F Harper
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 86
Birth Date: 7 Jul 1834
Birth Place: Caldwell
Death Date: 16 Mar 1921
Death Location: Lenoir, Caldwell
Spouse's Name: Ella Rankin Harper
Father's name: James Harper
Mother's name: Caroline E Finley

Geroge married Ellen Rankin. [Group Sheet]

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Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10793647
Inscription:
Son of James and Caroline Harper, age 5 years, 3 months, 5 days.

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CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Mary Harper
Age: 9
Birth Year: abt 1841
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Gender: Female
Family Number: 491
Household Members:
James Harper 51
Caroline Harper 42
George Harper 15
Mary Harper 9
Finley Harper 6
Cornelia Harper 2
Henry Bowman 20
Wm Austin 19
Green Husler 13

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CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Finley Harper
Age: 6
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 491
Household Members:
James Harper 51
Caroline Harper 42
George Harper 15
Mary Harper 9
Finley Harper 6
Cornelia Harper 2
Henry Bowman 20
Wm Austin 19
Green Husler 13
Daml Presnell 22

1880 Census
Name: Finly Harper
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1880: Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Harper
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Manufactors
Household Members:
Finly Harper 36
Mary Harper 35
Carry Harper 8
Nellie Harper 6
James Harper 3

MILITARY RECORDS
Name: Samuel Finley Harper
Residence: Caldwell County, North Carolina, North Carolina
Age at Enlistment: 17
Enlistment Date: 30 Apr 1861
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Caldwell County, North Carolina
State Served: North Carolina
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company A, North Carolina 22nd Infantry Regiment on 30 Apr 1861.Mustered out on 09 Apr 1865 at Appomattox Court House, VA.
Birth Date: 10 Jul 1843
Death Date: 17 Jan 1929
Death Place: Charlotte, North Carolina
Sources: North Carolina Troops 1861-65, A RosterConfederate Veteran Magazine

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=127988508
Plot: I-59
GPS (lat/lon): 35.23821, -80.8494

Died:
North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. North Carolina Death Certificates. Microfilm S.123. Rolls 19-242, 280, 313-682, 1040-1297. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Name: Mr. Samuel Finley Harper
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 85
Birth Date: 10 Jul 1843
Birth Place: Lenoir, North Carolina, United States
Death Date: 17 Jan 1929
Death Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg
Father's name: James Harper
Mother's name: Caroline Finley

Samuel married Mary D. Gwyn. Mary was born 22 Apr 1843, Surry Co. NC; died 30 Aug 1920, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Elmwood Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

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CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Cornelia Harper
Age: 2
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina
Gender: Female
Family Number: 491
Household Members:
James Harper 51
Caroline Harper 42
George Harper 15
Mary Harper 9
Finley Harper 6
Cornelia Harper 2
Henry Bowman 20
Wm Austin 19
Green Husler 13
Daml Presnell 22

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CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Saml F Christians
Age: 27
Birth Year: abt 1823
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 2 and a half, Augusta, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 1255
Household Members:
Saml F Christians 27
Jane T Christians 50
Cornelia J Christians 21
Sarah A Christians 19
Archibald Christians 17

1870 Census
Name: Samuel Christian
Age in 1870: 47
Birth Year: abt 1823
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Precinct 4, Bandera, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Bandera
Household Members:
Bladen Mitchel 37
Samuel Christian 47

Birth:
Edmund West, comp.. Family Data Collection - Births [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2001.
Name: Samuel Finley Christian
Father: John Brownlee Christian
Mother: Jane Tate Finley
Birth Date: 26 Apr 1821
State: VA
[Note: The Family Data Collection - Births database was created while gathering genealogical data for use in the study of human genetics and disease.]

Died:
Catalogue of the officers and alumni of Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, 1749-1888, Board of Trustees, BALTIMORE: JOHN MURPHY & CO. 1888.

http://www.archive.org/details/catalogueofofficOOwashrich

Class of 1840-1841

1129. Samuel FiNLEY Christian, Augusta Co. : Farmer: Civil Engineer: Texas : Died 1880.

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CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Boliver Christian
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 2, Augusta, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 1430
Household Members:
Boliver Christian 24

1870 Census
Name: Bolivar Christian
Age in 1870: 43
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: District 1, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Staunton
Household Members:
Wm H Sale 33
Isabella J Sale 28
Laura Sale 5
Will C Sale 1
Kizie Shepherd 45
Dennis Baptist 40
Jane Baptist 40
Kate Mahoney 35
Mary Welch 21
Lizzie Cambridge 19
Samuel Sterling 60
Jane Sterling 54
Alfred Sowers 67
Bolivar Christian 43

1900 Census
Name: Bolivar Christian
Age: 74
Birth Date: 1826
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Staunton Ward 1, Staunton City, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Patient, Western State Hospital
Marital Status: Married
Household Members:
Bolivar Christian 74

MILITARY RECORDS

Sources: The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
Name: Bolivar Christian
Occupation: Lawyer
Age at Enlistment: 36
Enlistment Date: 19 Aug 1861
Rank at enlistment: Adjutant
State Served: Virginia
Survived the War: Yes
Service Record: Commissioned an officer in Company S, Virginia 52nd Infantry Regiment on 19 Aug 1861.Promoted to Full Lt Col on 15 May 1863.
Birth Date: 26 Apr 1825
Death Date: 17 Jul 1900
Death Place: Western State Hospl, Staunton, Virginia

COLLEGE INFORMATION

Catalogue of the officers and alumni of Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, 1749-1888, Board of Trustees, BALTIMORE: JOHN MURPHY & CO. 1888.

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Class of 1844-1845

1259. Bolivar Christian, A. B,, A. M., Augusta Co.: Lawyer:
Lieutenant-Colonel C. S. A. : Member Virginia House of Delegates : Member Virginia Senate: Trustee Washington and Lee University, 1858-

On the law faculty

Practice and Pleading.
1875 Col. Bolivar Christian 1882-

OBITUARY

Staunton Spectator and Vindicator; Staunton, VA; 20 July 1900

Col. Bolivar Christian, who in his day was prominent in the affairs of this State, died at the Western State Hospital on Tuesday morning, aged about 75 years. Deceased was a son of John B. and Jane T. Christian, and was born at Greenville. Col. Christian is survived by one sister and one brother, Mr. A.G. Christian, of Mint Spring, and Mrs. W.T. Richardson, of Waynesboro.

Col. Christian studied law and in 1849 commenced the practice of his profession in this city, and was elected to the legislature, serving in both branches until the war came on. During the war he was a member of the 52 Regiment serving in the commissary department. After the war he resumed the practices of law, and continued it until his health gave way.

The funeral took place Wednesday at Bethel church, the interment being in the cemetery there by the side of his mother, the services at the grave being conducted by Rev. R.A. Lapsley assisted by Rev. Dr. Geo. W. Finley, of Tinkling Spring. The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: Thomas D. Ranson, J.N. McFarland, James Bumgardner, Lewis Harman, Wm. F. Smith and J. McD. McCue.

Honorary -- Jos. A. Waddell, Dr. T.V.L. Davis, C.G. Merritt and Wm. J. Nelson.

BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN MURDER SUSPECT

The Asylum Poisonings: Death, Politics, and ?Low Cussedness? in Staunton

Bill Bynum, Reference Archivist

Out of The Box, Library of Virginia; 19 November 2014,

http://www.virginiamemory.com/blogs/out_of_the_box/2014/11/19/the-asylum-poisonings-death-politics-and-low-cussedness-in-staunton/

On the morning of 24 February 1883, just after receiving their regular liquid medications, seven male patients lost consciousness. Four died almost immediately, two died in the next three days, and one recovered. An eighth patient vomited and experienced other ill effects, but recovered in a few days.

A coroner?s inquest concluded that the victims? cups of medicine must have been poisoned while sitting in an unlocked hall cabinet the previous evening. Other patients, taking the same medicine which had not been left in the cabinet, had no problems. Dr. W.W.S. Butler, head pharmacist at the asylum, testified that no poisons were missing from the dispensary.

Autopsies were performed, and University of Virginia chemistry professor John W. Mallet used the latest forensic techniques to analyze three of the victims? stomachs and their contents. Mallet concluded that the poison used was aconitia (also known as aconitine), an extremely toxic extract of the aconite or monkshood plant, and the coroner?s jury agreed. The asylum pharmacy had a bottle of highly diluted ?tincture of aconite,? but Mallet thought it was not strong enough to cause sudden death, and local drug stores did not stock any drugs derived from aconite.

The superintendent of the asylum, Dr. Robert S. Hamilton, suspected the poisonings were politically motivated, intended to discredit him and the Readjuster-Republican coalition administration of Governor William E. Cameron. Cameron had made heavy use of his patronage power, including the appointment of a new asylum board of directors who in turn had appointed Hamilton and replaced most of the former staff. To investigate the case, Hamilton, with Cameron?s approval, hired the famed Pinkerton?s National Detective Agency. Two Pinkerton agents interviewed druggists in Richmond, Alexandria, Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia to see which ones had sold aconitia, but found no good leads.

F. M. Smiley, a 27-year-old Pinkerton investigator with two medical degrees, went undercover in the asylum for over two months, posing as a patient suffering from ?melancholia? (depression). Soon the case had as many suspects as an Agatha Christie novel. Hamilton?s initial suspects were two melancholia patients: Charles J. Armistead, a former theology student who had once attempted suicide by drug overdose, and Bolivar Christian, a lawyer and former Confederate officer. Both were, in Hamilton?s words, ?sharp, shrewd, highly educated and were also strong adherents of the opposition [Democratic] party and were bitterly opposed to the present management of the Institution.?

Armistead was, according to Hamilton, ?a thorough chemist? familiar with drugs. Christian had previously accused Dr. Butler of tampering with his own medicine. Both had access to the hall at the time when the medicine was poisoned. Detective Smiley, playing his part well as a patient who had occasional ?bad spells? but was generally rational, gained the confidence of Armistead, Christian, and a third suspect, a supervisor named Hull who disliked Hamilton and, in the investigator?s opinion, ?would stoop to any low cussedness.? Smiley also heard rumors that Dr. H. S. Crockett, Hamilton?s second-in-command, was ?working his hardest to ruin Dr. Hamilton.?

Some people found it suspicious that Crockett?s uncle William B. Byars, who had been under treatment for melancholia at the asylum for three and a half years and who had unusual access to the pharmacy because of his family connection, was discharged three weeks after the poisonings and soon moved to Texas. ?The general opinion is that Dr. C. furnished the ?aconitia? and that his uncle used it? to kill the victims, wrote Smiley.

Asylum attendant Duet Andrews, one of the few remaining Democrats on the staff, told the detective that he thought the poisoning ?was done to beat the d[amne]d readjusters and I wouldn?t squeal if I knew? who did it. Smiley suspected Andrews may have conspired with another attendant and with a former attendant, a ?dirty mean scamp? who had been fired but returned to Staunton the day before the poisonings. On the other hand, the Democratic editor of the Staunton Telegram newspaper believed the poisonings were not murders, but accidents caused by Dr. Butler?s carelessness.

Pinkerton superintendent R. J. Linden?s final report dismissed the possibility that a patient or staff member could have caused the deaths, concluding only that ?the poisoning resulted from no carelessness or lack of precaution on the part of the faculty, but was evidently? perpetrated by parties outside of the institution, whom it is unnecessary and would also be injudicious to name at this time.? Tantalizingly, Dr. Hamilton said ?I have reason to believe that the detective had other information than that reported, and that he had other information which led him to suspect a certain individual.? For whatever reason, no charges were brought.

While the asylum board of directors considered themselves and Hamilton to be vindicated, their political enemies thought otherwise. John N. Opie, Democratic member of the House of Delegates for Augusta County and Staunton, demanded an investigation of ?gross mismanagement? at the asylum.

Spurred by the committee report and by other complaints, the General Assembly?s 1883-1884 session passed acts removing the boards of all state hospitals as of 15 April 1884, and putting the choice of new boards in the hands of the Board of Public Works instead of the governor. Soon Hamilton and his entire management team were out the door, and the old administrators from before the 1881 election were back in charge. There was one new staff member: clerk C. J. Armistead, one of the former inmates and suspects! The opponents and supporters of the ousted administrators agreed on only one thing: ?the whole affair is still shrouded in doubt and mystery.? Over 130 years later, the mystery endures.


Buried:
Grave location, obituary, and tombstone photo:
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Bolivar married Margaret Paxton 26 May 1875, Loudoun Co. VA. Margaret was born 1850, New York; died Feb. 1900; was buried , Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Cornelia J Christians
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 2 and a half, Augusta, Virginia
Gender: Female
Family Number: 1255
Household Members:
Saml F Christians 27
Jane T Christians 50
Cornelia J Christians 21
Sarah A Christians 19
Archibald Christians 17

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=LEN&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=29&GScntry=4&GSsr=321&GRid=27913369&

Cornelia married Walter Waightstill Lenoir 10 Jun 1856, Augusta Co. VA. Walter was born 15 Mar 1823, Wilkes Co. NC; died 26 Jul 1890, Watauga Co. NC; was buried , Fort Defiance Cemetery, Lenoir, Caldwell Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

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Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37799173
Inscription:
Daughter of John B. and Jane Christian, aged 4 y & 10 mos

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Sarah A Christians
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1831
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 2 and a half, Augusta, Virginia, USA
Gender: Female
Family Number: 1255
Household Members:
Saml F Christians 27
Jane T Christians 50
Cornelia J Christians 21
Sarah A Christians 19
Archibald Christians 17

1860 Census
Name: Sarah A Tate
Age: 29
Birth Year: abt 1831
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 1, Augusta, Virginia
Post Office: Staunton
Family Number: 552
Household Members:
William P Tate 39
Sarah A Tate 29
Isabella E Tate 16 [stepdaughter]
Margaret Tate 13 [stepdaughter]
Charlotte Tate 65 [mother-in-law]

Buried:
Tombstone photo and biography:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=38048548

Sarah married William P. Tate 05 Jun 1850, Augusta Co. VA. William (son of James TATE and Charlotte Poage) was born ca 1829, Virginia; died 09 Mar 1867, Augusta Co., VA; was buried , Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, VA. [Group Sheet]

Sarah married Rev. William T. Richardson. William was born 18 Jan 1820; died 14 Aug 1895, Waynesboro, VA; was buried , Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Waynesboro, Augusta Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Archibald Christians
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 2 and a half, Augusta, Virginia, USA
Gender: Male
Family Number: 1255
Household Members:
Saml F Christians 27
Jane T Christians 50
Cornelia J Christians 21
Sarah A Christians 19
Archibald Christians 17

1860 Census
Name: Archibald G Christian
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1834
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 1, Augusta, Virginia
Post Office: Staunton
Family Number: 925
Value of Real Estate: View image
Household Members:
Archibald G Christian 26
Martha A Christian 23
John L Christian 2
Emma C Christian 9 months
Louisa Binns 27

1870 Census
Name: Archie G Christian
Age in 1870: 36
Birth Year: abt 1834
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: South River, Augusta, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Fishersville
Household Members:
Archie G Christian 36
Martha A Christian 33
Finley S Christian 7
Willie M Christian 5
Fannie W Christian 4
Sallie T Christian 2
Bettie Christian 3 months
Betty Henderson 26
Abram Rouse 36
Susan Henderson 5
James Henderson 3
John Henderson 2
Phoeba Jackson 73

COLLEGE INFORMATION

Catalogue of the officers and alumni of Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, 1749-1888, Board of Trustees, BALTIMORE: JOHN MURPHY & CO. 1888.

http://www.archive.org/details/catalogueofofficOOwashrich

Class of 1853-1854

1542. Archibald G. Christian, Augusta Co.: Farmer: Member
Tenth Virginia Cavalry C. S. A.


OBITUARY

Staunton Spectator and Vindicator; 18 May 1906

Mr. Archibald G. Christian, after an illness of two years, in which he several times was thought to be near death's door, died at 7 o'clock Friday night at home near Mt. Spring, in his 72nd year. Mr. Christian was the son of John B. and Jane Christian of Augusta county, and brother of the late Col. Bolivar Christian.

He was educated at Washington College, now Washington and Lee, and served the Confederacy in the 10th Va. cavalry. He was a man of fine natural ability, which he cultivated through life by reading and study, being one of the best informed men in the county. Social, hospitable and generous, he was known and esteemed all over the county. For many years he had been a prominent member of Bethel Presbyterian church.

Mr. Christian married Miss Martha Sproul, who died many years ago. Surviving Mr. Christian are six children from this union: Mr. Lee S. Christian of the county, Mrs. B.F. Cockrell of Nashville, Tenn., and Misses Fannie, Sallie, Mary and Mattie Christian, at home. He was also related to many of the well known families of this county.

The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from Bethel church, and was conducted by Rev. C.L. Altfather, the pastor. A large concourse assembled to pay tribute to a departed friend and neighbor, quite a number attending from this city. The following gentle men acted as pall bearers: Active -- Messrs. John H. McClure, Wilson M. Brown, W.W. King, R.F. Wallace, J. Marshall McClure and Dr. C.W. Roller. Honorary -- Messrs. Samuel F. Pilson, John W. Churchman, J. Alex Bumgardner, R.F. Larew, Frank H. McFarland, Edward T. Pilson and John A. Sproul.



Buried:
Grave location, obituary, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=54904434

Archibald married Martha Ann Sproul 03 Dec 1857, Augusta Co. VA. Martha was born 20 Feb 1837, Augusta Co. VA; died 14 Jan 1881, Augusta Co., VA; was buried , Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Middlebrook, Augusta Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=51406636
Inscription:
Elizabeth T.
Daughter of
M. and L. E. Pilson
Born
Sept. 20, 1835
Died
Apr. 1, 1887

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=53667167

Notes:

Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
Name: Samuel Finley Pilson
Residence: Augusta County, Virginia
Age at Enlistment: 24
Enlistment Date: 18 Mar 1863
Rank at enlistment: 1st Sergeant
Enlistment Place: Augusta County, Virginia
State Served: Virginia
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, Virginia 23rd Cavalry Regiment on 18 Mar 1863.
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1838
Death Date: 10 Mar 1914
Death Place: Staunton, Virginia
Sources: The Virginia Regimental Histories Series

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=52407284

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia
Name: Samuel F Pilson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 76
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1838
Death Date: 10 Mar 1914
Death Place: Staunton, Augusta, Virginia,
Registration Date: 11 Mar 1914
Father: Matthew Pilson
Mother: Lavinia Finley

Samuel married Sarah Ellen Finley. Sarah (daughter of Augustus Washington Finley and Martha Lenoir Gordon) was born 04 Apr 1843, Wilkes Co. NC; died 20 Mar 1907, Staunton, VA; was buried , Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=13885181

William married Lucy. Lucy was born 09 Sep 1841; died 10 Aug 1885; was buried , Augusta Stone Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Fort Defiance, Augusta. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=51380569
Inscription:
Augusta Virginia
Daughter of
M. and L. E. Pilson
Born
Nov. 26, 1850
Died
Oct. 12, 1866

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=53667171

Matthew married Jo Anna Hogshead. Jo was born 06 May 1867, Augusta Co. VA; died 06 Dec 1929, Augusta Co., VA; was buried , Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Middlebrook, Augusta Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=51406930
nscription:
Jane A.
Daughter of
M. and L. E. Pilson
Died
Jan. 3, 1863
Aged
7 Yrs. 7 Mo. 7 Ds.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=51407106

Francis married Carrie Gordon Finley. Carrie (daughter of Augustus Washington Finley and Martha Lenoir Gordon) was born 26 Oct 1866, Wilkes Co. NC; died 03 Mar 1920, Wilkes Co. NC; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Geo G Finley [George J.]
Age: 15
Birth Year: abt 1835
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Southern Division, Marshall, Mississippi
Gender: Male
Family Number: 609
Household Members:
Mary J Finley 34
Geo G Finley 15
Virginia Finley 13
Emma F Finley 11
Augusta C Finley 9
Jno S Finley 6
Eudocia Parker 25

1860 Census
Name: George J Finley
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1835
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: Township 4 Range 2, Marshall, Mississippi
Post Office: Holly Springs
Family Number: 27
Household Members:
Mary J Finley 45
George J Finley 25
Virginia Finley 23
Emma Finley 20
Augusta C Finley 18
John S Finley 16

1870 Census
Name: George J Finley
Age in 1870: 34
Birth Year: abt 1836
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Range 2, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Holly Springs
Household Members:
George J Finley 34
Nannie R Finley 28
Mary P Finley 1
Harriet Dunlap 11

1880 Census
Name: G. J. Finley
Age: 44
Birth Year: abt 1836
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: East Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: N. R. Finley
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
G. J. Finley 44
N. R. Finley 35
J. L. Finley 8
G. T. Finley 5
E. E. Finley 3
Pete Finley 1m

1900 Census
Name: George J Finley
Age: 60
Birth Date: Dec 1839
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Beat 1, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Nannie Finley
Marriage Year: 1868
Years Married: 32
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
George J Finley 60
Nannie Finley 50
George T Finley 23
Emma E Finley 20
Frances Jeffries 50 [servant]
Ed Moore 20 [servant]

1910 Census
Name: James George Finley [George James]
Age in 1910: 75
Birth Year: abt 1835
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Holly Springs Ward 1, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Dunlap Nannie Finley [Nannie Dunlap]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
James George Finley 75 [George James]
Dunlap Nannie Finley 60 [Nannie Dunlap]
Thornwell George Finley 31 [George Thornwell]
Elizabeth Ema Finley 26 [Emma Elizabeth]

MILITARY RECORDS

U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
Name: George J Finley
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Mississippi
Service Record: Enlisted in Company C, Mississippi 20th Infantry Regiment.
Death Place: Holly Springs, Mississippi
Sources: Index to Compiled Confederate Military Service Records


Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Finley&GSiman=1&GScid=59893&GRid=11589841&

George married Nannie Dunlap. Nannie was born Jan. 1850, South Carolina; died 21 Oct 1911, Marshall Co. MS; was buried , Hill Crest Cemetery, Holly Springs, Marshall Co. MS. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Virginia Finley
Age: 13
Birth Year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Southern Division, Marshall, Mississippi, USA
Gender: Female
Family Number: 609
Household Members:
Mary J Finley 34
Geo G Finley 15
Virginia Finley 13
Emma F Finley 11
Augusta C Finley 9
Jno S Finley 6
Eudocia Parker 25

1860 Census
Name: Virginia Finley
Age: 23
Birth Year: abt 1837
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Mississippi
Home in 1860: Township 4 Range 2, Marshall, Mississippi
Post Office: Holly Springs
Family Number: 27
Household Members:
Mary J Finley 45
George J Finley 25
Virginia Finley 23
Emma Finley 20
Augusta C Finley 18
John S Finley 16

1870 Census
Name: Virginia M Finley
Age in 1870: 31
Birth Year: abt 1839
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1870: Township 4 Range 2, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Holly Springs
Household Members:
Mary J Finley 56
Virginia M Finley 31
Emma F Finley 29
Milly Oglesby 21

1880 Census
Name: Virginia Finley
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1837
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1880: Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Mary J. Finley
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Mary J. Finley 66
Virginia Finley 43
Finley Scruggs 14 [nephew]

1900 Census
Name: Virginia Finley
Age: 63
Birth Date: Nov 1836
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1900: Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Lodger
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Wright Walker 26
Parrie Walker 26
Mary S Walker 4
Bessie Walker 2
Virginia Finley 63
Desdewona Sheets 57
Law Sheets 29

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=12198784&ref=acom
Inscription:
Oldest dau. of John T. & Mary J. Finley. Born in Va. Died in Holly Springs.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Emma F Finley
Age: 11
Birth Year: abt 1839
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1850: Southern Division, Marshall, Mississippi
Gender: Female
Family Number: 609
Household Members:
Mary J Finley 34
Geo G Finley 15
Virginia Finley 13
Emma F Finley 11
Augusta C Finley 9
Jno S Finley 6
Eudocia Parker 25

1860 Census
Name: Emma Finley
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1840
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Mississippi
Home in 1860: Township 4 Range 2, Marshall, Mississippi
Post Office: Holly Springs
Family Number: 27
Household Members:
Mary J Finley 45
George J Finley 25
Virginia Finley 23
Emma Finley 20
Augusta C Finley 18
John S Finley 16

1870 Census
Name: Emma F Finley
Age in 1870: 29
Birth Year: abt 1841
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1870: Township 4 Range 2, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Holly Springs
Household Members:
Mary J Finley 56
Virginia M Finley 31
Emma F Finley 29
Milly Oglesby 21

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Finley&GSiman=1&GScid=59893&GRid=12198794&
Inscription:
Daughter of J. T. & M. J. Finley

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Augusta C Finley
Age: 9
Birth Year: abt 1841
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1850: Southern Division, Marshall, Mississippi
Gender: Female
Family Number: 609
Household Members:
Mary J Finley 34
Geo G Finley 15
Virginia Finley 13
Emma F Finley 11
Augusta C Finley 9
Jno S Finley 6
Eudocia Parker 25

1860 Census
Name: Augusta C Finley
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1842
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Mississippi
Home in 1860: Township 4 Range 2, Marshall, Mississippi
Post Office: Holly Springs
Family Number: 27
Household Members:
Mary J Finley 45
George J Finley 25
Virginia Finley 23
Emma Finley 20
Augusta C Finley 18
John S Finley 16

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Finley&GSiman=1&GScid=59893&GRid=12198831&
Inscription:
Dau. of J. T. & M. J. Finley. Wife of L. S. Scruggs.

Augusta married Lewis S. Scruggs 10 Apr 1865, Marshall Co. MS. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Jno S Finley
Age: 6
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1850: Southern Division, Marshall, Mississippi
Gender: Male
Family Number: 609
Household Members:
Mary J Finley 34
Geo G Finley 15
Virginia Finley 13
Emma F Finley 11
Augusta C Finley 9
Jno S Finley 6
Eudocia Parker 25

1860 Census
Name: John S Finley
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1844
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Mississippi
Home in 1860: Township 4 Range 2, Marshall, Mississippi
Post Office: Holly Springs
Family Number: 27
Household Members:
Mary J Finley 45
George J Finley 25
Virginia Finley 23
Emma Finley 20
Augusta C Finley 18
John S Finley 16

1870 Census
Name: John S Finley
Age in 1870: 25
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1870: Holly Springs Ward 1, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Holly Springs
Household Members:
John S Finley 25
Elizabeth H Finley 22
Brodie S Hull 20
Polly Minor 49
David Minor 53
Thomas Minor 15

1880 Census
Name: John Finley
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1880: Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Betsy Finley
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Manufacturer Wagon
Household Members:
John Finley 36
Betsy Finley 32
Ann Finley 9
Brodie Finley 6
Augusta Finley 4
Susan Finley 1
Dabney Hull 60 [uncle-in-law]
Brodie Hull 28 [brother-in-law]

MILITARY RECORDS

National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System, Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name: John S. Finley
Side: Confederate
Regiment State/Origin: Mississippi
Regiment Name: 17 Mississippi Infantry
Regiment Name Expanded: 17th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Company: B
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Sergeant
Rank Out Expanded: Sergeant
Film Number: M232 roll 13

Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865
Name: John S Finley
Birth Date: abt 1844
Age: 17
Enlistment Date: 1861
Military Unit: Seventeenth Infantry, Di-F

American Civil War Regiments
Regiment: 17th Infantry Regiment Mississippi
Date of Organization: 1 Jun 1861
Muster Date: 9 Apr 1865
Regiment State: Mississippi
Regiment Type: Infantry
Regiment Number: 17th
Battles: Fought on 21 Jul 1861 at Manassas, VA.
Fought on 21 Oct 1861 at Ball's Bluff, VA.
Fought on 23 Oct 1861 at Leesburg, VA.
Fought on 17 Sep 1862 at Sharpsburg, MD.
Fought on 11 Dec 1862 at Fredericksburg, VA.
Fought on 3 May 1863 at Chancellorsville, VA.
Fought on 2 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 3 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 4 Jul 1863 at Gettysburg, PA.
Fought on 7 Jul 1863.
Fought on 15 Jul 1863.
Fought on 29 Nov 1863 at Fort Sanders, TN.
Fought on 6 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA.
Fought on 11 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA.
Fought on 1 Jun 1864 at Cold Harbor, VA.
Fought on 3 Sep 1864 at Bunker Hill, VA.
Fought on 19 Oct 1864 at Cedar Creek, VA.

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Finley&GSiman=1&GScid=59893&GRid=11846779&

John married Elizabeth (Betsy) Hull 19 Oct 1869, Mashall Co. MS. Elizabeth (daughter of John Hull and Ann Crump) was born 25 Sep 1847, Mississippi; died 09 May 1920, Memphis, Shelby Co. TN; was buried , Hill Crest Cemetery, Holly Springs, Marshall Co. MS. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
Name: Carry Harper
Age: 8
Birth Year: abt 1872
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1880: Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Finly Harper
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's name: Mary Harper
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members:
Finly Harper 36
Mary Harper 35
Carry Harper 8
Nellie Harper 6
James Harper 3

1900 Census
Name: Carrie R Harper
Age: 28
Birth Date: Aug 1871
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1900: Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Finley Harper
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's name: Mary G Harper
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members:
Finley Harper 56
Mary G Harper 56
Carrie R Harper 28
Nellie V Harper 26
James Harper 23
Gwyn F Harper 19
Richard H Harper 15
Mary B Harper 9

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
Name: Nellie Harper
Age: 6
Birth Year: abt 1874
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1880: Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Finly Harper
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's name: Mary Harper
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members:
Finly Harper 36
Mary Harper 35
Carry Harper 8
Nellie Harper 6
James Harper 3

1900 Census
Name: Nellie V Harper
Age: 26
Birth Date: Feb 1874
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1900: Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Finley Harper
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's name: Mary G Harper
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members:
Finley Harper 56
Mary G Harper 56
Carrie R Harper 28
Nellie V Harper 26
James Harper 23
Gwyn F Harper 19
Richard H Harper 15
Mary B Harper 9

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=HUL&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSsr=521&GRid=82144489&

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia
Name: Nellie Harper Hull
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 80
Birth Date: 28 Feb 1874
Death Date: 10 Dec 1954
Death Place: Marion, Smyth County, Virginia
Registration Date: 25 Dec 1954
Father: Samuel Finley Harper
Mother: Mary Gwyn
Spouse: Graham T Hull

Nellie married Graham Thomas Hull 03 Jul 1901, Caldwell Co. NC. Graham was born 03 Jul 1870, Virginia; died 07 Sep 1951, Smyth Co. VA; was buried , Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion, Smyth Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
Name: James Harper
Age: 3
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1880: Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Finly Harper
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's name: Mary Harper
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members:
Finly Harper 36
Mary Harper 35
Carry Harper 8
Nellie Harper 6
James Harper 3

1900 Census
Name: James Harper
Age: 23
Birth Date: Jul 1876
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1900: Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Finley Harper
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's name: Mary G Harper
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Finley Harper 56
Mary G Harper 56
Carrie R Harper 28
Nellie V Harper 26
James Harper 23
Gwyn F Harper 19
Richard H Harper 15
Mary B Harper 9

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=127988642


Died:
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013
Name: James Harper
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Age: About 42y
Birth Date: 1876
Birth Place: Caldwell Co., N. C.
Death Date: 15 Oct 1918
Death Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Burial Date: 16 Oct 1918
Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery
Occupation: Chemical Worker
Father: S. F. Harper
Mother: Mary Gevinn [Gwyn]
Reference ID: fn 360 cn 252
FHL Film Number: 1892456

James married Elizabeth Cunningham. Elizabeth was born 21 Feb 1879; died 23 Sep 1963; was buried , Green Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle Co. DE. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Gwyn F Harper
Age: 19
Birth Date: Oct 1880
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1900: Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Finley Harper
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's name: Mary G Harper
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members:
Finley Harper 56
Mary G Harper 56
Carrie R Harper 28
Nellie V Harper 26
James Harper 23
Gwyn F Harper 19
Richard H Harper 15
Mary B Harper 9

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=75739483&ref=acom

Died:
North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. North Carolina Death Certificates. Microfilm S.123. Rolls 19-242, 280, 313-682, 1040-1297. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina
Name: Finlley Gwin Harper
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 71
Birth Date: 26 Oct 1880
Birth Place: Caldwell, North Carolina
Death Date: 31 Dec 1951
Death Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg
Father's name: Samuel F Harper
Mother's name: Mary Gwyn
Residence: Hickory, Natawba, North Carolina

Finley married Anna Corinne Henkel. Anna was born 16 Apr 1887; died 16 Mar 1955, Catawba Co. NC; was buried , Oakwood Cemetery, Hickory, Catawba Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Richard H Harper
Age: 15
Birth Date: Feb 1885
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1900: Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Finley Harper
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's name: Mary G Harper
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members:
Finley Harper 56
Mary G Harper 56
Carrie R Harper 28
Nellie V Harper 26
James Harper 23
Gwyn F Harper 19
Richard H Harper 15
Mary B Harper 9

Birth:
Register of Deeds. North Carolina Birth Indexes. Raleigh, North Carolina: North Carolina State Archives. Microfilm
Name: Richard Hugh Harper
Gender: Male
Race: White
Event Type: Delayed Birth
Birth Date: 21 Feb 1885
Birth County: Caldwell
Parent1 Name: Samuel Finley Harper
Parent2 Name: Mary D Gwyn
Roll number: NCVR_B_C017_68001
Volume: 8
Page: 122

Died:
State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacramento, CA, USA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics
Name: Richard H Harper
Social Security #: 558101460
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 21 Feb 1885
Birth Place: North Carolina
Death Date: 16 Nov 1957
Death Place: San Mateo
Mother's Maiden Name: Gwin
Father's Surname: Harper

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Mary B Harper
Age: 9
Birth Date: Oct 1890
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1900: Patterson, Caldwell, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Finley Harper
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's name: Mary G Harper
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members:
Finley Harper 56
Mary G Harper 56
Carrie R Harper 28
Nellie V Harper 26
James Harper 23
Gwyn F Harper 19
Richard H Harper 15
Mary B Harper 9

Birth:
Register of Deeds. North Carolina Birth Indexes. Raleigh, North Carolina: North Carolina State Archives. Microfilm.
Name: Mary Beall Harper
Gender: Female
Race: White
Event Type: Delayed Birth
Birth Date: 31 Oct 1890
Birth County: Caldwell
Parent1 Name: Samuel Finley Harper
Parent2 Name: Mary D Gwyn
Roll number: NCVR_B_C017_68001
Volume: 7
Page: 254

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=127988610

Died:
North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. North Carolina Death Certificates. Microfilm S.123. Rolls 19-242, 280, 313-682, 1040-1297. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Name: Mary Beall Harper
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 76
Birth Date: 31 Oct 1890
Birth Place: Patterson, North Carolina
Death Date: 21 Jan 1967
Death Location: High Point, Guilford
Father's name: Samuel F Harper
Mother's name: Mary Gwyn
Residence: High Point, Guilford, North Carolina

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
Name: Chas. P. Christian
Age: 4
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Leesburg, Loudoun, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Margarett Christian
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Household Members:
Charles R. Parton 64
Rachald Parton 54
Margarett Christian 30
Chas. P. Christian 4

Died:
Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912 Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010.
Name: Chas P Christian
Birth Date: abt 1876
Death Date: 25 Jun 1881
Death Place: Loudoun, Virginia
Death Age: 5
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
Gender: Male
Father Name: J. B. Christian
Mother Name: M. P. Christian
FHL Film Number: 2048576

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=27913561

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=37798368

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Cornelia Talbott
Age: 36
Birth Date: Jul 1862
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: South River, Augusta, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Wm H Talbott
Marriage Year: 1884
Years Married: 16
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 4
Mother: How many children: 4
Household Members:
Wm H Talbott 42
Cornelia Talbott 36
Nellie Talbott 15
Ann M Talbott 14
Wm R Talbott 12
Cha* L Talbott 10
Adam Wills 19
Mary S Jones 19

1920 Census
Name: Nellie T Talbott
Age: 55
Birth Year: abt 1865
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: South River, Augusta, Virginia
Street: Wayne Avenue
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: William H Talbott
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
William H Talbott 61
Nellie T Talbott 55
Chas L Talbott 29

1930 Census
Name: Nellie T Talbott
Birth Year: abt 1868
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: Wayne, Augusta, Virginia
Street address: Wayne Ave
Ward of City: West
House Number in Cities or Towns: 814
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: $18,000
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Nellie T Talbott 62
C Lawrence Talbott 38
C Dabney Langhorne 21 [roomer]
Lucile C Wilson 46 [roomer]

Birth:
Her tombstone has the YOB as 1862, but her death certificate has her DOB as 27 Jul 1865.

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=43554117

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Nellie Tate Talbott
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 80
Birth Date: 27 Jul 1865
Death Date: 27 May 1945
Death Place: Norfolk, Virginia
Registration Date: 29 May 1945
Father: Col William Tate
Mother: Sarah Christian
Spouse: William H Talbott

Cornelia married William Holt Talbott. William was born 03 Mar 1858, Richmond, VA; died 21 Sep 1928, Augusta Co., VA; was buried , Riverview Cemetery, Waynesboro, VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1860 Census
Name: John L Christian [John S]
Age: 2
Birth Year: abt 1858
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 1, Augusta, Virginia
Post Office: Staunton
Family Number: 925
Household Members:
Archibald G Christian 26
Martha A Christian 23
John L Christian 2
Emma C Christian 9 months
Louisa Binns 27

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=54904438
Inscription:
Son of
A. G. & M. A. Christian
Aged
3 yrs & 9 mo

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1860 Census
Name: Emma C Christian
Age: 9 months
Birth Year: abt 1859
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 1, Augusta, Virginia
Post Office: Staunton
Family Number: 925
Household Members:
Name Age
Archibald G Christian 26
Martha A Christian 23
John L Christian 2
Emma C Christian 9 months
Louisa Binns 27

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=54904437
Inscription:
dau. of
A.G. & M.A. Christian
Aged
3 yrs 9 mos 23 ds

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=54904439
Inscription:
Daughter of
A.G. & M.A. Christian
Aged
1 yr & 4 mos

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 Census
Name: Finley S Christian [Lee S.]
Age in 1870: 7
Birth Year: abt 1863
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: South River, Augusta, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Fishersville
Household Members:
Archie G Christian 36
Martha A Christian 33
Finley S Christian 7
Willie M Christian 5
Fannie W Christian 4
Sallie T Christian 2
Bettie Christian 3 months
Betty Henderson 26
Abram Rouse 36
Susan Henderson 5
James Henderson 3
John Henderson 2
Phoeba Jackson 73

1900 Census
Name: Lew Christian [Lee]
Age: 38
Birth Date: Oct 1861
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: South River, Augusta, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Julia B Christian
Marriage Year: 1889
Years Married: 11
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Lew Christian 38
Julia B Christian 33
Leta R Christian 8
Martha S Christian 6
Harry L Christian 4
Frank Christian 2
Virginia Cash 15 [house girl]

COLLEGE INFORMATION

Catalogue of the officers and alumni of Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, 1749-1888, Board of Trustees, BALTIMORE: JOHN MURPHY & CO. 1888.

http://www.archive.org/details/catalogueofofficOOwashrich

Class of 1880-1881

3589. Lee Scott Christian, Augusta Co., Va. : (Son of 1542) [Archibald G. Christian] : Farmer : Mint Spring, Va.

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=53667106

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Lee S Christian
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 56
Birth Date: 12 Oct 1862
Death Date: 14 Sep 1918
Death Place: Augusta, Virginia
Registration Date: 20 Sep 1918
Father: A G Christian
Mother: Martha Sproul

Lee married Julia Smith. Julia was born 07 Nov 1866, Greenville, Augusta Co. VA; died 20 Nov 1948, Winston Salem, Forsyth Co. NC; was buried , Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Middlebrook, Augusta Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1860 Census
Name: Willie M Christian
Age in 1870: 5
Birth Year: abt 1865
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: South River, Augusta, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Fishersville
Household Members:
Archie G Christian 36
Martha A Christian 33
Finley S Christian 7
Willie M Christian 5
Fannie W Christian 4
Sallie T Christian 2
Bettie Christian 3 months
Betty Henderson 26
Abram Rouse 36
Susan Henderson 5
James Henderson 3
John Henderson 2
Phoeba Jackson 73

1900 Census
Name: Willie C Cockrill
Age: 33
Birth Date: Aug 1866
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Civil District 12, Davidson, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Benjamin Cockrill
Marriage Year: 1887
Years Married: 13
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 4
Mother: How many children: 7
Household Members:
Benjamin Cockrill 33
Willie C Cockrill 33
Benjamin F Cockrill 7
William C Cockrill 4
Daisy B Cockrill 3
Martha S Cockrill 1
Eliza Jordan 20
Tennie Jordan 21

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=110189749

Died:
Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 11
Name: Mrs Willie Christian Cockrell
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 17 Aug 1865
Birth Place: Augusta, Virginia
Age: 86
Death Date: 19 Nov 1951
Death Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Father's name: Archie Lee Christian
Mother's name: Martha Sproul
Certificate Number: 51-27401

Willie married Benjamin F. Cockrill, Jr. 16 Nov 1887, Augusta Co. VA. Benjamin was born 09 Aug 1866, Nashville, Davidson Co. TN; died 03 Mar 1936, Nashville, Davidson Co. TN; was buried , Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co. TN. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 Census
Name: Fannie W Christian
Age in 1870: 4
Birth Year: abt 1866
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: South River, Augusta, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Fishersville
Household Members:
Archie G Christian 36
Martha A Christian 33
Finley S Christian 7
Willie M Christian 5
Fannie W Christian 4
Sallie T Christian 2
Bettie Christian 3 months
Betty Henderson 26
Abram Rouse 36
Susan Henderson 5
James Henderson 3
John Henderson 2
Phoeba Jackson 73

1900 Census
Name: Fanny W Christian
Age: 34
Birth Date: Nov 1865
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: South River, Augusta, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Arch Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Arch Christian 67
Fanny W Christian 34
Sallie T Christian 32
Mary H Christian 30
Mattie B Christian 28
Kate Douglass 30

1930 Census
Name: Fannie W Christian
Birth Year: abt 1866
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Beverley Manor, Augusta, Virginia
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: Yes
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: G F
Class of Worker: Employer
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Fannie W Christian 64
Sallie T Christian 62
Mary K Christian 62
Martha B Christian 58
Claud H Brooks 18

1940 Census
Name: Tanine W Christian [Fannie]
Respondent: Yes
Age: 74
Estimated birth year: abt 1866
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Beverly Manor, Augusta, Virginia
Street: 655
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Beverly Manor, Augusta, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 4000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Fannie W Christian 74
Sallie Christian 72
Mary H Christian 70
Martha B Christian 68
Frank Morgan 17

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=WHIT&GSfn=F&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSsr=41&GRid=54904430&

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Frances White Christian
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 83
Birth Date: 15 Mar 1866
Death Date: 2 Jul 1949
Death Place: Staunton, Augusta, Virginia
Registration Date: 15 Jul 1949
Father: Archibald G Christian
Mother: Martha Ann Spraul [Sproul]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 Census
Name: Sallie T Christian
Age in 1870: 2
Birth Year: abt 1868
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: South River, Augusta, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Fishersville
Household Members:
Archie G Christian 36
Martha A Christian 33
Finley S Christian 7
Willie M Christian 5
Fannie W Christian 4
Sallie T Christian 2
Bettie Christian 3 months
Betty Henderson 26
Abram Rouse 36
Susan Henderson 5
James Henderson 3
John Henderson 2
Phoeba Jackson 73

1900 Census
Name: Sallie T Christian
Age: 32
Birth Date: Nov 1867
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: South River, Augusta, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Arch Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Arch Christian 67
Fanny W Christian 34
Sallie T Christian 32
Mary H Christian 30
Mattie B Christian 28
Kate Douglass 30

1930 Census
Name: Sallie T Christian
Birth Year: abt 1868
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Sister
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: Beverley Manor, Augusta, Virginia
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Fannie W Christian 64
Sallie T Christian 62
Mary K Christian 62
Martha B Christian 58
Claud H Brooks 18

1940 Census
Name: Sallie Christian
Age: 72
Estimated birth year: abt 1868
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Sister
Home in 1940: Beverly Manor, Augusta, Virginia
Street: 655
Inferred Residence in 1935: Beverly Manor, Augusta, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Highest Grade Completed: College, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Native Language: English
Veteran: Yes
Veteran Father Dead: Yes
Military Service: Other war or expedition
Social Security Number: No
Usual Occupation: Housewife
Household Members:
Fannie W Christian 74
Sallie Christian 72
Mary H Christian 70
Martha B Christian 68
Frank Morgan 17

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=TAT&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSsr=1041&GRid=54904431&

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 Census
Name: Bettie Christian [Mary]
Age in 1870: 3 months
Birth Year: abt 1870
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: South River, Augusta, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Fishersville
Household Members:
Archie G Christian 36
Martha A Christian 33
Finley S Christian 7
Willie M Christian 5
Fannie W Christian 4
Sallie T Christian 2
Bettie Christian 3 monthd
Betty Henderson 26
Abram Rouse 36
Susan Henderson 5
James Henderson 3
John Henderson 2
Phoeba Jackson 73

1900 Census
Name: Mary H Christian
Age: 30
Birth Date: Oct 1869
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: South River, Augusta, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Arch Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Arch Christian 67
Fanny W Christian 34
Sallie T Christian 32
Mary H Christian 30
Mattie B Christian 28
Kate Douglass 30

1930 Census
Name: Mary K Christian [Mary H Christian]
Birth Year: abt 1868
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Sister
Home in 1930: Beverley Manor, Augusta, Virginia
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Fannie W Christian 64
Sallie T Christian 62
Mary K Christian 62
Martha B Christian 58
Claud H Brooks 18

1940 Census
Name: Mary H Christian
Age: 70
Estimated birth year: abt 1870
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Sister
Home in 1940: Beverly Manor, Augusta, Virginia
Street: 655
Inferred Residence in 1935: Beverly Manor, Augusta, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: College, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Fannie W Christian 74
Sallie Christian 72
Mary H Christian 70
Martha B Christian 68
Frank Morgan 17

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=hall&GSiman=1&GScid=2133995&GRid=54904429&

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Mary Christian
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 83
Birth Date: 1870
Death Date: 2 Dec 1953
Death Place: Staunton, Virginia,
Registration Date: 7 Dec 1953
Father: Mr Archibald Christian
Mother: Miss Martha Spraul [Sproul]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Mattie B Christian
Age: 28
Birth Date: Nov 1871
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: South River, Augusta, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Arch Christian
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Arch Christian 67
Fanny W Christian 34
Sallie T Christian 32
Mary H Christian 30
Mattie B Christian 28
Kate Douglass 30

1930 Census
Name: Martha B Christian
Birth Year: abt 1872
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Sister
Home in 1930: Beverley Manor, Augusta, Virginia
Lives on Farm: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Fannie W Christian 64
Sallie T Christian 62
Mary K Christian 62
Martha B Christian 58
Claud H Brooks 18

1940 Census
Name: Martha B Christian
Age: 68
Estimated birth year: abt 1872
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Sister
Home in 1940: Beverly Manor, Augusta, Virginia
Street: 655
Inferred Residence in 1935: Beverly Manor, Augusta, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: College, 1st year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Fannie W Christian 74
Sallie Christian 72
Mary H Christian 70
Martha B Christian 68
Frank Morgan 17

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=bell&GSiman=1&GScid=2133995&GRid=54904432&

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Miss Martha Bell Christian
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 71
Birth Date: 26 Sep 1872
Death Date: 31 Dec 1943
Death Place: Augusta, Virginia,
Registration Date: 8 Jan 1944
Father: Archibald G Christian
Mother: Martha Spraul [Sproul]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=54904433
Inscription:
dau. of
A.G. & M.A. Christian
Aged
9 yrs 1 mo 11 ds

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=54904436
Inscription:
Aged 6 days

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=51406344
Inscription:
John Gordon
Son of
S. F. and E. F. Pilson
Died
Aug. 31, 1874
aged 2 Yrs. & 8 Ds.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=51406520
Inscription:
Grace L.
Daughter of S. F. and E. F. Pilson
Died
Jan. 4, 1883
Aged
8 Yrs. 3 Mo. & 19 ds.

Safe in the arms
of Jesus

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=51406434
Inscription:
Finley
Son of S. F. and E. F. Pilson
Died
June 3, 1876
Aged
2 Mo. & 11 days

Notes:

OBITUARY

Staunton Spectator and Vindicator; Staunton, VA; 7 April 1905

Rev. M. Finley Pilson, whose illness with typhoid fever was noted last week, died on Monday afternoon at the hospital in Elkins, W. Va., after two weeks' illness. Mr. Pilson was a young man of beautiful character and early dedicated his life to his maker.

He was born near Greenville 27 years ago, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel F. Pilson, and a brother of Mr. E. T. Pilson, all of whom survive him. He was educated at Hampden-Sidney college, where he took A.B., and after teaching a year, took the three years' course at the Union Theological seminary. Being admitted to the ministry of the Presbyterian church, he was assigned to the mission field at Coalton, W. Va., at which point he had labored in vacation previously. He was very zealous in his work, and to his excessive zeal is attributed his illness, as he labored incessantly.

Mr. Pilson was brought up in the First church here, and was there ordained to preach, and that congregation felt a deep interest in his success and welfare. He gave promises of many years of usefulness and of attaining high rank in the ministry. His sudden death will bring grief to all who had been watching his promising career. The funeral took place from the First Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, and the services were conducted by Rev. Dr. A.M. Fraser.

Buried:
Grave location, obituary and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=52409620

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=52409691

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia
Name: Edward T Pilson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 36
Birth Date: abt 1878
Death Date: 19 Jun 1914
Death Place: Staunton, Augusta, Virginia
Cause of Death: Acute Bright's Disease
Registration Date: 20 Jun 1914
Father: S F Pilson
Mother: Ellen Findlay

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=30122946

James married Margery Brelsford. Margery was born 1895; died 1943; was buried , Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton, VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=53667173

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia
Name: Matthew Higgins Pilson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 69
Birth Date: 27 Jun 1900
Death Date: 23 Feb 1970
Death Place: Staunton, Virginia
Registration Date: 26 Feb 1970
Father: Matthew Thompson Pilson
Mother: Anna Hogshead

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=53667169
Inscription:
Daughter of M.T. & A.H. Pilson. Budded on earth to bloom in heaven.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=53667170
Inscription:
Son of M.T. & A.H. Pilson. Asleep in Jesus.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=25948637

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location, death certificate and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=46858827

Elizabeth married James Barrett Clements. James was born 14 Mar 1880, Wake Co. NC; died 10 Oct 1948, Greensboro, Guilford Co. NC; was buried , Guilford Memorial Park, Greensboro, Guilford Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 Census
Name: Mary P Finley
Age in 1870: 1
Birth Year: abt 1869
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1870: Range 2, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Holly Springs
Household Members:
George J Finley 34
Nannie R Finley 28
Mary P Finley 1
Harriet Dunlap 11

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Finley&GSiman=1&GScid=59893&GRid=12198790&
Inscription:
Dau. of G. J. & N. R. Finley

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
Name: J. L. Finley
Age: 8
Birth Year: abt 1872
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1880: East Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: G. J. Finley
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: N. R. Finley
Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina
Household Members:
G. J. Finley 44
N. R. Finley 35
J. L. Finley 8
G. T. Finley 5
E. E. Finley 3
Pete Finley 1 month

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
Name: G. T. Finley
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1880: East Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: G. J. Finley
Mother's name: N. R. Finley
Household Members:
Name Age
G. J. Finley 44
N. R. Finley 35
J. L. Finley 8
G. T. Finley 5
E. E. Finley 3
Pete Finley 1 month

1900 Census
Name: George J Finley [George T]
Age: 23
Birth Date: Nov 1876
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1900: Beat 1, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: George J Finley
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Nannie Finley
Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina
Household Members:
George J Finley 60
Nannie Finley 50
George T Finley 23
Emma E Finley 20
Frances Ferris 50 [servant]
Ed Moore 20 [servant]

1910 Census
Name: Thornwell George Finley [George Thornwell]
Age in 1910: 31
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1910: Holly Springs Ward 1, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: James George Finley [George James]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Dunlap Nannie Finley [Nannie Dunlap]
Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina
Household Members:
James George Finley 75 [George James]
Dunlap Nannie Finley 60 [Nannie Dunlap]
Thornwell George Finley 31 [George Thornwell]
Elizabeth Ema Finley 26 [Emma Elizabeth]

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11589855

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
Name: E. E. Finley
Age: 3
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1880: East Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: G. J. Finley
Mother's name: N. R. Finley
Household Members:
G. J. Finley 44
N. R. Finley 35
J. L. Finley 8
G. T. Finley 5
E. E. Finley 3
Pete Finley 1 month

1900 Census
Name: Emma E Finley
Age: 20
Birth Date: May 1880
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1900: Beat 1, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: George J Finley
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Nannie Finley
Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina
Household Members:
George J Finley 60
Nannie Finley 50
George J Finley 23
Emma E Finley 20
Frances Ferris 50 [servant]
Ed Moore 20 [servant]

1910 Census
Name: Elizabeth Ema Finley [Emma Elizabeth]
Age in 1910: 26
Birth Year: abt 1884
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1910: Holly Springs Ward 1, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: James George Finley [George James]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Dunlap Nannie Finley [Nannie Dunlap]
Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina
Household Members:
James George Finley 75 [George James]
Dunlap Nannie Finley 60 [Nannie Dunlap]
Thornwell George Finley 31 [George Thornwell]
Elizabeth Ema Finley 26 [Emma Elizabeth]

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Finley&GSiman=1&GScid=59893&GRid=11589861&

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
Name: Finley Scruggs
Age: 14
Birth Year: abt 1866
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1880: Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's name: Virginia Finley
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Occupation: At School
Household Members:
Mary J. Finley 66
Virginia Finley 43
Finley Scruggs 14

1900 Census
Name: Finly Scruggs
Age: 34
Birth Date: Apr 1866
Birthplace: Illinois [Mississippi]
Home in 1900: Chicago Ward 32, Cook, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sue Scruggs
Marriage Year: 1890
Years Married: 10
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members:
Finly Scruggs 34
Sue Scruggs 34
Finly M Scruggs 9
Charles R Scruggs 5
Lizzie Cregor 20 [servant]
Annie McChord 20 [niece]

1910 Census
Name: Finley Scruggs
Age in 1910: 44
Birth Year: abt 1866
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1910: Oklahoma City Ward 6, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sue M Scruggs
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members:
Finley Scruggs 44
Sue M Scruggs 43
Finley M Scruggs 19
Charles R Scruggs 15

1920 Census
Name: Finley Scruggs
Age: 53
Birth Year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1920: Oklahoma City Ward 1, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Street: West Sixteenth
House Number: 1424
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sue M Scruggs
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Able to Speak English: Yes
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Finley Scruggs 53
Sue M Scruggs 53
Finley Scruggs 29
Charles Scruggs 24

CITY DIRECTORIES

Publication Title: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, City Directory, 1911
Name: Finley Scruggs
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1911
Street address: 1424 W 17th
Residence Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Occupation: Loans
Spouse: Sue M Scruggs

Publication Title: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, City Directory, 1916
Name: Finley Scruggs
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1916
Street address: 1424 W 17th
Residence Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Occupation: Real Estate
Spouse: Sue M Scruggs


Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=110104324&ref=acom

Finley married Susan McElroy. Susan was born 17 May 1866, Kentucky; died 1949; was buried , Cemetery Hill Cemetery, Springfield, Washington Co. KY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
Name: Ann Finley
Age: 9
Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1880: Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: John Finley
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's name: Betsy Finley
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Occupation: At School
Household Members:
John Finley 36
Betsy Finley 32
Ann Finley 9
Brodie Finley 6
Augusta Finley 4
Susan Finley 1
Dabney Hull 60 [great uncle]
Brodie Hull 28 [uncle]

1900 Census
Name: Ann F Craft
Age: 28
Birth Date: Aug 1871
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1900: Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter-in-law
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother: number of living children: 2
Mother: How many children: 3
Household Members:
Addison Craft 65
Lizzie B Craft 37
Cornelia C Craft 30
Jane R Craft 28
Ann F Craft 28
John F Craft 7
Bessie Craft 6
Florence House 40
Charles House 10
Louisiana Reeves 34

1910 Census
Name: Ann F Craft
Age in 1910: 38
Birth Year: abt 1872
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1910: Memphis Ward 18, Shelby, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's name: Elizabeth H Finley
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members:
Elizabeth H Finley 62
Brodie H Finley 36
John S Finley 24
Ann F Craft 38
John F Craft 17
Bessie R Craft 15
Thomas Scarbrough 37 [boarder]
Lady L Scarbrough 40 [boarder]
Ida Gibson 32 [servant]

1920 Census
Name: Ann Craft
Age: 48
Birth Year: abt 1872
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1920: Memphis Ward 19, Shelby, Tennessee
Street: S. Pauline
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Elizabeth H Finley
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Able to Speak English: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Elizabeth H Finley 72
Brodie Finley 46
Ann Craft 48
John F Craft 26
Sadie Scarbrough 40 [boarder]
Thomas J Scarbrough 46 [boarder]
Ida Gibson 65 [servant]

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Finley&GSiman=1&GScid=59893&GRid=11776507&

Ann married Gelon Rout Craft. Gelon was born 08 Apr 1867; died 26 Apr 1898; was buried , Hill Crest Cemetery, Holly Springs, Marshall Co. MS. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
Name: Brodie Finley
Age: 6
Birth Year: abt 1874
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1880: Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: John Finley
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's name: Betsy Finley
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Occupation: At School
Household Members:
John Finley 36
Betsy Finley 32
Ann Finley 9
Brodie Finley 6
Augusta Finley 4
Susan Finley 1
Dabney Hull 60
Brodie Hull 28

1900 Census
Name: Brodie Finley
Age: 27
Birth Date: Dec 1872
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1900: Memphis Ward 18, Shelby, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's name: Elizabeth H Finley
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members:
Elizabeth H Finley 52
Brodie Finley 27
Augusta Finley 24
Susie Finley 21
Dabney Finley 18
Jack Finley 14
Henry Gray 27 [boarder]
T G Scarbrough 27 [boarder]
Lady Scarbrough 22 [boarder]
Molly Murphy 52 [servant]

1910 Census
Name: Brodie H Finley
Age in 1910: 36
Birth Year: abt 1874
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1910: Memphis Ward 18, Shelby, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's name: Elizabeth H Finley
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members:
Elizabeth H Finley 62
Brodie H Finley 36
John S Finley 24
Ann F Craft 38 [sister[
John F Craft 17 [nephew]
Bessie R Craft 15 [niece]
Thomas Scarbrough 37 [boarder]
Lady L Scarbrough 40 [boarder]
Ida Gibson 32 [servant]

1920 Census
Name: Birdie Finley [Brodie Finley]
Age: 46
Birth Year: abt 1874
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1920: Memphis Ward 19, Shelby, Tennessee
Street: S. Pauline
Race: White
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Elizabeth H Finley
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Cotton buyer
Industry: Office
Employment Field: Employer
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Elizabeth H Finley 72
Brodie Finley 46
Ann Craft 48 [sister]
John F Craft 26 [nephew[
Sadie Scarbrough 40 [boarder]
Thomas J Scarbrough 46 [boarder]
Ida Gibson 65 [servant]


Birth:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Brodie Hull Finley
City: Memphis
County: Shelby
State: Tennessee
Birth Date: 27 Dec 1874
Race: White

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Finley&GSiman=1&GScid=59893&GRid=11846786&

Died:
Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 120
Name: Brodie H Finley
Gender: Male
Birth Date: abt 1875
Birth Place: Mississippi
Age: 45
Death Date: 17 Jul 1920
Death Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
Father's name: Finley
Father's Birth Place: Mississippi
Mother's name: Elizabeth Herndon
Mother's Birth Place: Mississippi
Certificate Number: 120

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
Name: Augusta Finley
Age: 4
Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1880: Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: John Finley
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's name: Betsy Finley
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members:
John Finley 36
Betsy Finley 32
Ann Finley 9
Brodie Finley 6
Augusta Finley 4
Susan Finley 1
Dabney Hull 60 [great uncle]
Brodie Hull 28 [uncle]

1900 Census
Name: Augusta Finley
Age: 24
Birth Date: Nov 1875
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1900: Memphis Ward 18, Shelby, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's name: Elizabeth H Finley
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members:
Elizabeth H Finley 52
Brodie Finley 27
Augusta Finley 24
Susie Finley 21
Dabney Finley 18
Jack Finley 14
Henry Gray 27 [boarder]
T G Scarbrough 27 [boarder]
Lady Scarbrough 22 [boarder]
Molly Murphy 52 [servant]

1910 Census
Name: Augusta F Smedes
Age in 1910: 31
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1910: Houston, Harris, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter-in-law
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: William C Smedes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members:
Olive Smedes 55
Olive R Smedes 36
William C Smedes 32
Augusta F Smedes 31
Elizabeth H Smedes 7
Norman Smedes 19
Kenneth Smedes 19
Peggy Burns 28

1930 Census
Name: Augusta F Smedes
Birth Year: abt 1878
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Mississippi
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: Houston, Harris, Texas
Street address: Truxillo
House Number in Cities or Towns: 2205
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: $50
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 14
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Clerk
Industry: YWCA
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Augusta F Smedes 52
Elizabeth H Smedes 27
Anne Ruth Harris 35 [roomer]
Adelaide Selkirk 30 [roomer]

1940 Census
Name: Agusta Smedes
Respondent: Yes
Age: 63
Estimated birth year: abt 1877
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Mississippi
Marital Status: Widowed
Home in 1940: Houston, Harris, Texas
Street: Crawford
House Number: 1226
Inferred Residence in 1935: Houston, Harris, Texas
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Housekeeper
Industry: YWCA Residence Hall
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 44
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $600
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Agusta Smedes 63
Plus a long list of residents in the hall

Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Augusta Smedes
SSN: 095-38-1414
Last Residence: 28777 Spruce Pine, Mitchell, North Carolina
BORN: 5 Nov 1876
Died: May 1971
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (1962)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=66152290&ref=acom

Died:
North Carolina State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. North Carolina Death Certificates. Microfilm S.123. Rolls 19-242, 280, 313-682, 1040-1297. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Name: Augusta Smedes
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 94
Birth Date: 5 Nov 1876
Birth Place: Mississippi, United States
Death Date: 15 Jun 1971
Cause of death: pneumonia, chronic nephritis with uremia
Death Location: Blowing Rock, Watauga
Spouse's Name: Deceased William Crosby Smedes
Father's name: John Samuel Finley
Mother's name: Elizabeth Herndon Hall [Hull]
Residence: Spruce Pine, Mitchell, North Carolina

Augusta married William C. Smedes. William was born 19 Dec 1877, Vicksburg, MS; died 30 Apr 1928, Houston, Harris Co. TX; was buried , Glenwood Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co. TX. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
Name: Susan Finley
Age: 1
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1880: Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: John Finley
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's name: Betsy Finley
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members:
John Finley 36
Betsy Finley 32
Ann Finley 9
Brodie Finley 6
Augusta Finley 4
Susan Finley 1
Dabney Hull 60
Brodie Hull 28

1900 Census
Name: Susie Finley
Age: 21
Birth Date: Dec 1878
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1900: Memphis Ward 18, Shelby, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's name: Elizabeth H Finley
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members:
Elizabeth H Finley 52
Brodie Finley 27
Augusta Finley 24
Susie Finley 21
Dabney Finley 18
Jack Finley 14
Henry Gray 27 [roomer]
T G Scarbrough 27 [roomer]
Lady Scarbrough 22 [roomer]
Molly Murphy 52 [servant]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Dabney Finley
Age: 18
Birth Date: Jun 1881
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1900: Memphis Ward 18, Shelby, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's name: Elizabeth H Finley
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members:
Elizabeth H Finley 52
Brodie Finley 27
Augusta Finley 24
Susie Finley 21
Dabney Finley 18
Jack Finley 14
Henry Gray 27 [roomer]
T G Scarbrough 27 [roomer]
Lady Scarbrough 22 [roomer]
Molly Murphy 52 [servant]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Jack Finley
Age: 14
Birth Date: Aug 1885
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1900: Memphis Ward 18, Shelby, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's name: Elizabeth H Finley
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Household Members:
Elizabeth H Finley 52
Brodie Finley 27
Augusta Finley 24
Susie Finley 21
Dabney Finley 18
Jack Finley 14
Henry Gray 27 [roomer]
T G Scarbrough 27 [roomer]
Lady Scarbrough 22 [roomer]
Molly Murphy 52 [servant]

1920 Census
Name: Jack S Finley
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1920: Memphis Ward 20, Shelby, Tennessee
Street: Buena Vista Place
House Number: 280
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sarah J Finley
Father's Birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's Birthplace: Mississippi
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Salesman
Industry: Cotton
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Jack S Finley 35
Sarah J Finley 28
Sarah Harris 28 [servant]

Birth:
Name: John Samuel Finley
City: Memphis
County: Shelby
State: Tennessee
Birth Date: 26 Aug 1885
Race: White
Occupation: cotton salesman
Next of Kin: Sara Jordan Finley

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=134230611

Died:
Tennessee Deaths and Burials, 1874?1955 Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2010
Name: John Samuel Finley
Birth Date: 26 Aug 1885
Birth Place: Mississippi
Age: 58
Death Date: 6 Jun 1944
Death Place: Memphis, Shelby County,Tennessee
Burial Date: 7 Jun 1944
Burial Place: Memphis, TN
Cemetery Name: Elmwood
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Street address: Grove Park Road
Residence Place: SHELBY, Tennessee
Occupation: Cotton Broker
Father's name: John Finley
Father's Birth Place: Mississippi
Mother's name: Betty Hull Lee
Mother's Birth Place: Mississippi
Spouse's Name: Mrs J SFinley
FHL Film Number: 2137348

John married Sarah Jordan. Sarah was born ca 1892, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]