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Generation: 1
1. | Mary (Polly) MEEK Other Events:
- _UID: 41945327E9BF41C891A25B6F62C5FE466850
Notes:
[Family Bible Record of Meek Family at Virginia State Library, 67-13 Washington Co. Records Collected by Margaret W. Huff....Poley Snodgrass married the 24 day of July 1809 to David Snodgrass]
Mary married David SNODGRASS 24 Jul 1809, Washington Co. VA. David was born 1791. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. James Meek SNODGRASS was born Abt 1812, Washington Co. VA; died Bef 12 May 1862, Washington Co. VA.
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Generation: 2
2. | James Meek SNODGRASS (1.Mary1) was born Abt 1812, Washington Co. VA; died Bef 12 May 1862, Washington Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: C4D92B5F80C147ED8588747CCE0F8CD8DAE3
Notes:
He did not leave a will. Mary Ann was his Adminx. Recorded Washington Co. VA Will Book, 16, page 32, recorded May 1, 1862. It is suspected he is buried at Blackwell's Chapel.
James married Mary Ann WHITAKER Abt 1838. Mary (daughter of Moses X. WHITAKER and Mary (Polly) BOWMAN) was born Abt 1818, Washington Co. VA; died Bef 1870, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 3
3. | William Sylvester SNODGRASS (2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born Sep 1838, Washington Co. VA; died 28 Feb 1862, Winchester, Frederick Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: E43633BEBF584C33AEC543539D64B4046369
Notes:
William was living in his father's home at the time of the 1860 Washington Co. VA Census, along with his wife, Abigail Florence Murdock, age 19.
William served in the Civil War as a private in Co. B, 48th Inf., 1st Division Brigade of Northern Virginia...(Ref: Civil War Records of Washington Co. VA). Records do not indicate he was killed while on active duty, however time frame suggests he either died during service or from war related injuries. William and Abigail had two children. Joye Boardman was told by a great-great granddaughter, William did die while in the army in 1862. He died Feb 28, 1862 at Winchester, Frederick Co., VA. and was brought back to Saltville, VA for burial.
William married Abigail Florence MURDOCK 24 Jan 1859, Washington Co. VA. Abigail (daughter of Joseph McRandals MURDOCK and Martha (Patsy) LEE) was born 10 May 1842, Washington Co. VA; died 14 May 1925, Ganado, TX. [Group Sheet]
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4. | Ellen Elvira Dice Eveline Mahala Jane Kathryn SNODGRASS (2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born 16 Feb 1841, Washington Co. VA; died 14 Apr 1915, Washington Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: D33BE42F013B429CACA718012FE572FE2BF8
Notes:
buried in the Worley Cemetery, Washington Co. VA. near her husband. The cemetery is on a high hill overlooking the Holston River. It's a very steep climb about 1/2 mile from the Snodgrass/Worley homestead.
Ellen's Whitaker grandparents gave her three slaves as a wedding gift. Ellen let them go at the end of the Civil War, but they stayed on for many years. This information is in a letter dated February 10, 1972 from Ellen's granddaughter, Floy Callahan Henderson to her granddaughter, Joye Boardman.
Ellen inherited the Snodgrass family homestead located on the River Road across from Tumbling Creek, Virginia. It is on the south side of the River and is reached by a swinging bridge or by fording the river. The original house was a low structure with an upstairs added. There was an additional building used for the kitchen. Joye Boardman has been told the house was built for an Indian Agent who lived on the Snodgrass property. Part of the house still stands and has been included in a barn built by Tommy Jennings Worley in recent years. Tommy inherited the farm from his father, Jennings Worley.
David and Ellen lived on the Morgan Place Farm in Saltville from 1890 to 1895. At that time they returned to the Holston, where David died December 26, 1900 at the age of 70 years. He is buried in the Worley Cemetery and has a good sized stone.
April 19, 1915..Washington Co. VA Will Book. Ellen Snodgrass Worley...
1.Son, David Worley, 1/2 interest in the mule now in possession of my son, Dolphus Worley.
2.I give and bequeath to my son, Donaldson Worley, $25.00, that being the amount due me as purchase price of said mule for my son, Dolphus.
3.To my daughter, Maggie Nelson, daughter, Cordelia Henderson, and daughter, Tinnie Little, all the rest and residue of my personal property together with all the money that I may have, said property and money equally
divided between them, or properly sold and equally divided among my lawful heirs.
4.To my son, Dolphus, all my real estate that he lives on, to keep and maintain me during my natural life and cause me to be decently buried. If he does not comply my real estate to be sold and equally divided among my lawful heirs.
5.I direct that my son, Dolphus, pay to the heirs of my deceased daughter, Caldonia Nelson, the sum of $50.00 to be divided.
6.My son, Dolphus, Exor. of my estate. Bond $1000.99 William M. Thompson, Security.
Signed: Elvira E. Worley, Witness: W. F. Snodgrass and William M. Thompson.
Ellen married David Charles WORLEY 2 Apr 1861, Washington Co. VA. David (son of Michael WORLEY and Elizabeth YOUNCE) was born 7 Mar 1829, Washington Co. VA; died 26 Dec 1900, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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5. | Helen Anaeliza SNODGRASS (2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born 12 Oct 1844, Washington Co. VA; died 22 Jan 1910, Washington Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: C21544BE67D44309B29E105F24824D9DAF02
Notes:
Helen had two daughters by John Lewis Taylor before they were divorced after the Civil War. John was awarded custody of the children.
Apr 9, 1867.... John L. Taylor against Helen Q. Taylor. Defendent in Chancery Circuit Court...court orders that bond of matrimony be dissolved..that a divorce a venculo matrimonii be granted..infant children be restored to the possion of the complainant..he be allowed to retain the custody and care of them.
1880 Washington Co. VA Census..Newton, Helen, George W., age 4, Sarah, age 1.
1900 Washington Co. VA Census records state Helen (Anner L.) Woodward was the mother of 11 children, 6 living. When Helen married Newton Woodward she listed herself as a widow on the marriage record.
1900 Washington Co. VA Census..Newton, age 49; wife, Anner L.; William C., age 19, born 1881, Jasper, age 16, born Aug 1883. Living with them is Rebecca (Woodward) Keith, age 79, widow born May 1821. (Newton's mother).
tombstone says Anna Eliza buried Worley Cemetery Washington Co. VA
Helen married John Lewis TAYLOR. John (son of Andrew TAYLOR and Nancy EASTRIDGE) was born Abt 1842, Washington Co. VA; died 2 Sep 1896, Baylor Co. TX. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 22. TAYLOR was born ca 1861/62.
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Helen married Newton W. WOODWARD. Newton (son of Newton WOODWARD and Rebecca WOODWARD) was born 15 May 1851, Washington Co. VA; died 10 Mar 1914, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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6. | SNODGRASS (2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born 14 Apr 1853. Other Events:
- _UID: EC313CBC603A4E848C042CDBD86B4A39DE5A
Notes:
Death reported by father.
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7. | Juliana O. SNODGRASS (2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born 16 Feb 1855, Washington Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: FF9F58113F374B8F826F2BFAFB4985EC22EE
Notes:
She was assumed still single in 1878. Henry Davenport, administrator of her mother's estate listed her in a court hearing as the orphan child of Ann Snodgrass (Jackson). Henry Davenport was named her guardian.
Juliana married Francis N. WEBB 19 Aug 1869. [Group Sheet]
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8. | James Henry Francis SNODGRASS (2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born 13 Apr 1859, Washington Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 04D237797B1A4DF185DBFD96DF463D8E3C69
Notes:
He was named in a court hearing as being the orphan child of Ann Snodgrass (Jackson). Henry Davenport was named guardian.
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Generation: 4
9. | Ira Fuller SNODGRASS (3.William3, 2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born 15 May 1860. Other Events:
- _UID: 85BE085309C64891A84F63D861AF0C9C3028
Notes:
This child was not found in later Census, nor was he under a Guardian Bond. He evidently died as a youngster.
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10. | Martha Ann SNODGRASS (3.William3, 2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born 10 Sep 1861, Washington Co. VA; died 25 Dec 1945, Houston, TX. Other Events:
- _UID: 66020B8B4257489A8F0325037539DF894976
Notes:
Sept 26, 1864 Washington Co. VA..Guardian Bond: Charles W. Webb named guardian of Martha Ann Snodgrass, orphan of William S. Snodgrass, deceased. Bond $1000. Ref: Guardian Bonds, Washington Co. VA. Surety by John Webb and A. Linders
died at home of Lola Lee Muery. Burial Wilburn Cemetery, Ganado, TX.
Martha Ann Snodgrass was only about a year old when her father died. She was only 16 years old when she married William Wilburn. How she got from Virginia to Texas is not known for sure, however, her mother , Abigail married for the second time to Jess Lee Earls and they ended up in Gainsville, TX. [Ref: Mildred Elaine Wilburn Spencer] When Martha Ann Snodgrass married she used her mother''s married name. [Mattie Earls]
Martha married William Warren WILBURN 25 Dec 1877, Gainsville, Cooke County, TX . William was born 9 Mar 1844, Harrison, Carroll, Arkansas; died 17 Mar 1914, Ganado, Jackson Co., TX. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 27. Ira Oscar WILBURN was born 23 Dec 1878, Collinsville, TX; died 9 Jan 1879.
- 28. Abigail Florence WILBURN was born 30 Jun 1880, Collinsville, TX; died 7 Oct 1972.
- 29. William Marvin WILBURN was born 19 Jan 1883, Collinsville, TX; died 10 Sep 1963, Alvin, TX.
- 30. Ralph WILBURN was born 6 Jan 1885, Harrison, Arkansas; died 9 Feb 1887, Arkansas.
- 31. Emma May WILBURN was born 22 Mar 1888, Harrison, Arkansas; died 9 Feb 1908, Ganado, Jackson Co., TX.
- 32. Lola Lee WILBURN was born 28 Feb 1890, Harrison, Arkansas; died 4 Jul 1979, Houston, TX.
- 33. Silas Johnson WILBURN was born 20 Feb 1892, Harrison, Arkansas; died 21 Jan 1967, Pasadena, TX.
- 34. Garland Peel WILBURN was born 14 Apr 1894, Harrison, Arkansas; died 6 Jan 1979, Glidden, TX.
- 35. WILBURN was born 14 Apr 1894, Harrison, Arkansas; died 7 May 1894, Harrison, Arkansas.
- 36. Andrew Bryan Sylvester WILBURN was born 25 Dec 1896, Harrison, Arkansas; died 16 Mar 1964, Long Beach, CA.
- 37. Elmer Ernest WILBURN was born 23 Jun 1899, Buhler, Jackson Co., TX; died 30 Jun 1978, Houston, TX.
- 38. Ollie Inez WILBURN was born 3 Dec 1901, Edna, TX; died 5 Dec 1903, Ganado, Jackson Co., TX.
- 39. Mable Ruth WILBURN was born 23 Nov 1904, Ganado, Jackson Co., TX; died 7 Jun 1906, Ganado, Jackson Co., TX.
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11. | Donaldson WORLEY (4.Ellen3, 2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born 10 Apr 1865, Washington Co. VA; died 1950’s, Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho. Other Events:
- _UID: F7F85EF61348410C8D3A4295C238D32D8382
Notes:
Washington Co. VA Birth Reg states born April 6, 1865, a twin
buried in Idaho
'Uncle Donnie' as he was called moved his family to Bonner's Ferry, Idaho and lived on a ranch that was given to settlers coming into that part of the country during the 1800's. He was a rancher and bear hunter and looked the part of a typical western man with a long flowing white beard. He made several trips back to Virginia, always alone, to visit his family.
He and Carrie were divorced when he was 60 years old. He was away on a trip and when he returned Carrie had divorced him and moved out. She only lived 1 year after the divorce.
Donaldson married Carrie B. STUDDLE. [Group Sheet]
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12. | Cordelia D. WORLEY (4.Ellen3, 2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born 10 Apr 1865, Washington Co. VA; died 29 Aug 1937, Washington Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: 69F259ABCBDA4DDC8C25CFB69F590A69CEBA
Notes:
Birth Register states born April 6, 1865, a twin,
Washington Co. VA Marriage records indicate they were married January 19, 1884 in Washington Co. VA. M.B. 1, page 220, Minister, Alex Little, but his private records give the date of 13 Feb 1884.
Sam & Cordelia lived on the Holston River near Hazel Springs, which is now called Tumbling Creek.
1900 WASHINGTON CO. VA Census states Cordelia is 35 years, married 16 years, mother of 10 children with six living in 1900; Samuel was not present in the household.
The 1910 Census, WASHINGTON CO. VA states they had been married 26 years, had 14 children, 11 still alive.
Cordelia married Samuel Dunn (Sam Bunt) HENDERSON 13 Feb 1884, Washington Co. VA. Samuel (son of James A. HENDERSON and Sarah Jane SCOTT) was born 5 Oct 1862, Washington Co. VA; died 26 Sep 1933, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 46. Grethel Hendricks HENDERSON was born 12 Dec 1884, Washington Co. VA; died 1960, Washington Co. VA.
- 47. Charles William Hensel HENDERSON was born Jul 1886.
- 48. Delpha L. HENDERSON was born 28 Jul 1888, Washington Co. VA; died 15 Sep 1888, Washington Co. VA.
- 49. Cora Ellen HENDERSON was born 26 Oct 1889, Washington Co. VA; died 21 Nov 1980, Washington Co. VA.
- 50. Glenn Berkeley HENDERSON was born 26 Apr 1893; died 23 May 1963.
- 51. Unnamed HENDERSON was born 24 Mar 1894, Washington Co. VA; died 25 Jul 1894, Washington Co. VA.
- 52. James Custer HENDERSON was born Mar 1898, Washington Co. VA; died 1926.
- 53. Roy Duff HENDERSON was born 22 Nov 1900, Washington Co. VA; died 22 Jul 1988.
- 54. Bolden Jones HENDERSON was born 1902, Washington Co. VA; died 15 Sep 1994, Richmond, VA.
- 55. Lolla A. HENDERSON was born 1905, Washington Co. VA; died Bef 1920.
- 56. Fel Aker HENDERSON was born 17 Feb 1905, Washington Co. VA; died 5 Aug 1990.
- 57. Brooksy Leona HENDERSON was born 17 Dec 1907, Washington Co. VA; died 18 Jan 1993.
- 58. Thelma HENDERSON was born 1909, Washington Co. VA; died 1912, Washington Co. VA.
- 59. Unknown HENDERSON
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14. | Florence WORLEY (4.Ellen3, 2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born 1867. Other Events:
- _UID: D2100318886F40FF8A89A060C4E3FD3A24AA
Notes:
possibly a twin to Laura Caledonia Worley, born 4 Apr 1867.
1880 Washington Co. VA Census as 13 years old. Nothing else known about her, she possibly died as a young woman.
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15. | Margaret Ann (Maggie) WORLEY (4.Ellen3, 2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born 12 Feb 1869; died 4 Oct 1963, Glade Spring, TX. Other Events:
- _UID: D3001FCC368F4DB2AAD9E086D0358C4C488F
Notes:
At age 37, Margaret married her brother-in-law, William Nelson, 42 years old at time of marriage. William's first wife was Joseph Callahan's sister, Margaret Callahan and they had three children. The Callahan name is spelled in early records as both Callahan and Callahan. Margaret Worley was in mourning for all of her life to the extent she wore only dark colors. A younger sister had drowned and at that time Margaret went into mourning. She lived on the Lee Highway and as a widow, raised her children by working as a housekeeper for the McKinnley Family in Emory, VA.
1920 WASHINGTON CO. VA Census states: Maggie Worley Callahan Nelson states her father, David Worley, was born in Illinois.
Family tradition says this baby is buried beside Joseph Callahan at Old Glade Cemetery, Washington Co. VA. This is probably the case as two graves were bought and Margaret is buried in the New Part of the Cemetery.
Obituary: Services held at 4 P.M. Saturday, Oct 5, 1963, Henderson Farris Funeral Chapel. Clergy William F. Shouse, Pallbearers, Grandsons. She is buried in the new part of Old Glade Cemetery, Washington Co. VA.
Margaret married Joseph E. CALLAHAN. Joseph (son of William James CALLAHAN and Elizabeth Ann GILL) was born 26 Nov 1869, Smyth Co. VA; died 13 Feb 1897, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
Margaret married William NELSON. (son of William NELSON and Haneva Ellen NELSON) [Group Sheet]
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16. | Dell WORLEY (4.Ellen3, 2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born Abt 1870. Other Events:
- _UID: 19CEBCB464044868A54A990ED009A79F24B4
Notes:
Buried Worley Cemetery.
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17. | Cora WORLEY (4.Ellen3, 2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born 1871; died 4 Jan 1886. Other Events:
- _UID: 25A4701D8B404C0794CB18CA07D50ED7763D
Notes:
Identified in 1880 Washington Co. VA Census as 9 years old. In David Worley's Bible it is written Carah L. Worley, born 1874, died at age 12 on Jan 4, 1886 while crossing the Holston River. The dates are not correct if Cora/Carah are the same person and died at 12 years old.
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18. | David Dunn WORLEY (4.Ellen3, 2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born 25 Dec 1873; died 3 Apr 1964. Other Events:
- _UID: 1BCD7039E7324663A813547DEBF5E50CB078
Notes:
David was a sharecropper on Governor Stuart's farm in Russell County, VA until 1908 at which time they moved to Grayson CO., VA.
In 1953, 14 children still living, 34 grandchildren and 14 great grand children.
buried Charlottesville, VA
David married Luna Helena ROBERTS. [Group Sheet]
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20. | James Avner WORLEY (4.Ellen3, 2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born 1877. Other Events:
- _UID: 1AB25C53E706487898E8E62278BE595C9BB9
Notes:
Avner went west to Idaho where he was a bear hunter and revenuer. His marriage ended in divorce. He was shot and killed in Idaho and is buried there. He had three known children who were all living with their grandmother Agatha J. Colley in 1910 Washington Co. VA Census.
James married Margaret (Mag) COLLEY. Margaret (daughter of John Calvin COLLEY and Agatha J. (Aggy) JOHNSTON) was born 7 May 1883, Washington Co. VA; died Aft 1953. [Group Sheet]
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21. | RoeDolphus WORLEY (4.Ellen3, 2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born Dec 1880, Washington Co. VA; died 4 Mar 1956. Other Events:
- _UID: BAE6561570484A9586D16072BA04C4B502EA
Notes:
Marriage Register states Dolph Worley was age 25 on June 22, 1905, single; s/o David & Ellen Worley.
They lived in the old homeplace by the North Holston River.
1900 Washington Co. VA Census identifies Dolphus Worley as 20 years old and a farmer in Washington Co. VA.
Buried Worley Cemetery, Washington Co. VA.
RoeDolphus married Carrie B. TAYLOR 22 Jun 1905, Washington Co. VA. Carrie (daughter of Francis M. (Frank) TAYLOR and Marguerite Alice SHAW) was born 16 Feb 1884, Washington Co. VA; died 6 Mar 1972, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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22. | TAYLOR (5.Helen3, 2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born ca 1861/62. Other Events:
- _UID: 1A0EEA6F77224022A76D2341284BDD90D4B2
- Birth: ca 1862/63
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25. | William Chesterfield (Chess) WOODWARD (5.Helen3, 2.James2, 1.Mary1) was born 3 Jan 1881, Washington Co. VA; died 17 Oct 1946, Washington Co. VA. Other Events:
- _UID: C922B8E249774C02A0E4740278D5D642F2F6
Notes:
Chess and his family lived in Carswell Hollow, outside of Kimball, WVA. Chess worked in the mines. Joye Boardman's grandmother, Floy Callahan Henderson, who was a cousin to both Chess and Lula helped take care of the two boys.
Newspaper Obituary for Chess F. Woodward of near Saltville, died Thursday night at home following a lingering illness. He was a prominent farmer of Washington Co.VA and a member of the Methodist Church. Survived by wife, Lucy and children, 1 brother, Rev. George W. Woodward, Plasterco and one sister, Mrs. M. A. McCray, Meadowview, VA. Services were held Sunday, Oct 17, 1946, with the Rev. Roy Poston officiating.
His headstone : Chester F. Woodward Jan 1881 - Oct 17, 1946
William married Lula Lucinda MEADOWS 18 Jun 1902, Washington Co. VA. Lula (daughter of Jahu MEADOWS and Martha Emeline Mahala WORLEY) was born 17 Jan 1881, Washington Co. VA; died 14 Jun 1940, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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