NW Okie's Ancestry Corner

NW Okie has been addicted to her family genealogy the past couple of weeks. I finally got her away from her computer last Sunday afternoon for a Sunday stroll through the pastures east of our adobe home in SW Colorado.

It was a bit warm that day (mid-60s). I finally found a cool spot to rest and catch my breathe underneath this tree that set upon a rocky hill. Okie just meandered nearby. I kept trying to get her to turn around and head back towards the adobe, BUT... she kept prodding forward.

Finally, after my tongue is stretched out a mile, panting in the shade, she decides we need to head back. It was a race! You should see me run when I am heading in the right direction towards MY distination.

I think Okie got lost. I know for a fact that she got tangled in a barbed-wire fence when she tried to step over it. That was a hilarious laugh for this Pug. Meanwhile, I finally reached my shady distination and was stretched, laying in wait by the shade of the pickup truck back at the homeplace when Oakie finally strolled back home.

Our journey this week takes us back to Virginia (Old Augusta County) in search of family roots and history & maps of the area back then. There are also some interesting stories in the Mailbag Corner: a list of 1925 Alva High Graduating Seniors; Ashley-Short Springs (Alfalfa County, OK) book for sale, compiled by Ila Wessels of Cherokee, Oklahoma; an update on Al Updegraff of Dodge City, Kansas; a story of the Cameron Family of Virginia; an inquiry about the Battle of Alva (OK); etc... View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Oakie's Ancestors...

A lot of Okie's ancestors on her father's side of the family were from Old Augusta County, Virginia. The McGILL's stretched down into Tennessee. We are finding out that the HULL/HOHL ancestors came down to Virginia from Lancaster & York (now Adam) Counties, Pennsylvania.

The farthest back on the HULL side of the family leads us to a Peter Thomas HOHL/HOLL born in Rhineland Palatinate (Rheinland-Pflaz), Germany. In 1741 (May 30), Peter (age 28, a miller) migrated to the Philadelphia area of America on the ship Francis & Ann, from Rotterdam, Netherlands. Next we find Peter Thomas HULL/HOHL moved to Cub Run, present day Rockingham County, Virginia prior to 1755. Our HULL side of the family married into the WARWICK clan through Esther HULL when she married Robert Craig WARWICK.

The quest for our WARWICK, GWIN/GUINN/GWINN, HULL/HOHL/HOLL has lead us to Old Augusta County, Virginia that we speak of in the next feature story. There was a lot of misinformation about the HULL/HOHL side of the family that got passed down from when our grandmother Constance (Warwick) McGill did her research. If you search through Geo. W. Cleek's book, Early Western Augusta County, you need to becareful what you use. There are some families with misplaced children and no documentations. Another path to take is to read through Lyman Chalkley's compilation of Virginia's court records.

We are hoping that when we get through refreshing, rebuilding, updating our family database, we will have an organized idea of where to continue the research. We haven't even starting putting the PARIS/CONOVER/HURT families into the database. Okie says, "Let's just work this side of the family first. Otherwise, we will be overwhelmed by all the surnames. Sometimes... when you run onto an unidentified photo, you wish you could go back in time -- ask your grandparents more about the family ancestors. All I have now are old faded notes, newspaper clippings, letters, postcards, unmarked old photos. Trying to put some order, organization into it all for the next generation keeps me preoccupied lately. It is addictive. AND... a never-ending... journey!"

Maybe someday Okie will pack this Precious Pug into the Pickup and venture back through Old Augusta County for a few weeks, month of digging for family roots.

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Geography of Old Augusta County...

This is for ALL those family genealogists out there doing research in the area of "Old Augusta County", Virginia. Lyman Chalkley diligently extracted and published a compilation of the original court records of Augusta County from 1745-1800. There are three (3) Volumes out there. We did a Google search online for Chalkley's "Chronicles of Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia" -- finding a transcription of it online at Rootsweb. There was another place where you could buy the hardback books (Vol. I, II, III) for a price of $135. Maybe someday! BUT... for now we think - www.rootsweb.com/~chalkley - is the quickest, easiest way for researching "Old" Augusta County, Virginia records.

Did you know that in the year 1745, all that portion of the Colony of Virginia that laid west of the Blue Ridge Mountains was erected into a County which was named Augusta? It was in December of 1745, that the County Court was organized and held its first sitting. The boundaries of Old Augusta County were limited on the North by Fairfax's Northern Neck Grant and the boundaries of Maryland and Pennsylvania to the the westward of Fairfax. On the east by the Blue Ridge Mountains -- on the South by the Caroline line. On the West its territory embraced all the soil held by the British without limit of extent. AND... for about twelve (12) years the County Court of Augusta was the only Court and Repository of records within that District. From the end of that period, at frequent intervals, its jurisdiction was restricted by the erection of other Counties as the demands of the settlers required.

Augusta County's original constitution included all of present-day West Virginia -- part of western Pennsylvania (including Pittsburgh) -- the lands on the waters of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers -- all of Virginia west of the Blue Ridge Mountains (with the exception of the areas mentioned earlier.

Old Augusta County, Virginia (1738-1745) was divided into the following Counties:

• Rockingham & Rockbridge Counties- 1778
• Pendleton Co., WV -1787
• Highland Co. VA - 1847
• Monroe Co., WV - 1799
• Giles Co. - 1806

Jacob & Mary (VANCE) WARWICK's Sketches...

Jacob & Mary (Vance) Warwick's framed sketches have found a family home. A lady (Carolyn) in California contacted us this week. Her family is directly related to Jacob & Mary... 4th great-grandparents through Rachael Primrose WARWICK (daughter of Jacob & Mary).

Linda went back through her WARWICK's and find that Jacob & Mary Vance WARWICK were her 5th-Great Uncle & Aunt through Jacob's brother John (Linda's 5th great-grandfather). From there on down to Linda McGill Wagner it reads as such...

• John Warwick - m. Mary POWELL (5th-Great-Grandparents)
• William Warwick - m. Nancy Agnes CRAIG (4th-Great-Grandparents)
• Robert Craig Warwick - m. Esther/Hester HULL (3rd-Great-Grandparents)
• William Fechtig Warwick - m. Phoebe Anthea PRAY/PREY (2nd-Great-Grandparents)
• John Robert Warwick - m. Signora Belle GUINN (Great-Grandparents)
• Constance Warwick - m. Wm J. MCGILL (Grandparents)
• Gene McGill - m. Vada PARIS (parents)
• Gene & Vada's Daughters (Connie, Dorthy, Linda, Amber) - 1st cousin 6x removed from Rachel Primrose Warwick
• Gene & Vada's Grandchildren
• Gene & Vada's Great-Grandchildren

Ashley & Short Springs OK

We have just purchased our copy of the Ashley-Short Springs book that Ila Wessels finished compiling January, 2005. It has information about the towns of Ashley & Short Springs, Short Springs school and cemetery, and photos of early pioneers from 1893-2003, in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Ila is also working on a book about Ingersol, Oklahoma. If you are interested in purchasing Ila's book, you can get her information in the Mailbag Corner below. View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

1925 Spring & Summer Seniors...

"I found this (Class Roll - Spring & Summer Seniors of Alva High School) when cleaning out a closet. It is printed on the back of my mother Mildred Evans Certifcate." -- Earl

Descendant of Jacob & Mary (Vance) Warwick...

"I am descended from Jacob Warwick m Mary Vance. I would love to correspond with others researching these lines. Great website. Thanks for all your hard work." -- Carolyn Scott - Email: Mooloolaba@aol.com View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Old Photos of Relatives...

"It was wonderful looking at this website and seeing pictures of relatives. My grandmother was Alice Dixon. It was delightful seeing pictures of a bygone era and it really makes me feel a connection to my ancestors. Thank you." -- Linda Miyashita - Email: linda@biwa.co.jp

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Ashley-Short Springs (OK) Book...

"I have written a book about the ghost towns of Ashley and Short Springs in Alfalfa County. I also have information on the ghost town of Ingersoll. If you would want any information about these 3 ghost towns I would be glad to share.

I finished the book on Ashley-Short Springs in January. I am selling them for $12 plus postage. The postage is $2 for book rate or $3.50 for priority mail. It is about 255 pages. The research on Ingersoll is going well. I have nearly completed the school records.

I am now compiling a list of people who purchased lots in Ingersoll. I have read the Ingersoll newspapers on microfilm and reading the nearby towns papers as some of them have columns on Ingersoll, such as Burlington, Carmen, etc. This was where my mother grew up and my Dad taught.

I am collecting information now on all areas and will try to interview some of the oldtimers soon. This will take some time to finish but I think it will be very interesting." -- Ila Wessell, R.R. 2 Box 52, Cherokee, OK 73728 - Email: gwessels@akslc.net

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WARWICK Sketches...

"I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate your posting of the (WARWICK) picture information. My scanner is down when I get it back up hopefully tomorrow I'll send you copies of the back and front. As to Mary VANCE - she was the sister of John Primrose Vance and they were both the children of John Vance and Rachael Primrose.

They also had a brother Samuel who married Sarah Bird, they also had two other brothers Benjamin and James. Aside, from what the back of the picture that you posted says that Mary was the daughter of Col John Vance of NC,

I have an article on the Cameron's - I've highlighted the Vance reference - John Primrose Vance did indeed marry Martha Warth/Worth and he was the same vintage as Mary and Samuel so he couldn't have been their father. I am descended from Jacob and Mary's daughter Rachel Primrose Warwick who married Charles Cameron. I would love to trade information on this family if possible. I would also like to subscribe to the weekly E-Zine. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks." -- Carolyn Scott - Email: Mooloolaba@aol.com View/Write Comments (count 1)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

The CAMERON Family of Virginia...

THE CAMERON FAMILY -- Written By Maria Boys Cochran Sterrett who died October 31, 1920

The first of this family, who came to America, was Dr. John Cameron who was a son of Cameron of Fassifern, a grandson of Sir Evan Dhu Cameron, and a nephew of Lochiel, the last chief of the Cameron Clan. One of Campbell's best poems "Lochiel" describes Sir Lockiel just before his defeat at the battle of Culloden.

The Camerons were Catholics, and embraced with eagerness the cause of the Pretender. The Pretender was a son of James II, of England, he was born after his father was dethroned. After his father's death in 1701, he was declared by the French King, the rightful King of England, and was called in France the "Chevalier St. George," in England the Pretender.

Some people in England and particularly in Scotland took up the Pretender's cause from time to time, and many lies were sacrificed, and much misery occasioned. It was in the reign of George the Second that the Pretender made his last appearance. Being an old man by that time, he and the Jacobites (as his friends were called) put forward his son Charles Edward, known as the young Pretender. He was called the young chevalier.

The Highlanders of Scotland espoused his cause, he joined them, and there was a Scottish rebellion, to make him King, in which many noble and gallant men lost their lives. The battle of Culloden was fought April 1746, and the Scotch were terribly defeated. It was a hard matter for the Pretender to escape abroad again, with a high price on his head, but the Scottish people were very faithful to him, and after under going many romantic adventures he escaped to France.

Dr. John Cameron carried the colors of his clan at the battle of Culloden. After the defeat of the Scotch, a number of his relations, with many other prominent persons who were engaged in the rebellion, were taken to London and executed. Dr. Cameron made his escape on a Spanish vessel to Spain. He soon went to the West Indies, and was there a short while before going to New York City.

In New York he met Mrs. Murry and married her. She was a widow, Mrs. Margaret Murry, whose maiden name was Margaret McBarron. Her first husband was a wealthy merchant who had come from Liverpool to New York. She had two daughters by her first marriage, Sarah and Mary Murry. She was a native of Ireland of Scotch descent, and a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Dr. Cameron came to Norfolk, Virginia, soon after his marriage, and there his two children were born. Charles Edward, his eldest son, was born February 22, 1753, and his second son, George Hugh, was several years younger. Charles Cameron was named for the Young Pretender. He was first named George Hugh; when he was several years old, his father gave a dinner to some Scotch gentlemen who had fought for the Pretender and they became so excited over their wine, that his father sent for a Catholic Priest, and had him baptized the second time, and named him, for their beloved Prince, Charles Edward, who was the last of the Stuarts who claimed the crown of Scotland.

Dr. John Cameron lived in Norfolk until his son Charles was six years of age and then moved his family to Staunton, Virginia.

After the rebellious Scotch subjects were pardoned they could return to Scotland, and take possession of their property. Dr. Cameron sailed for Scotland expecting to recover his property and planned to return and live in Virginia, but he was lost at sea. His son Charles knew that his father had a large estate in Scotland, that he had inherited and that his father's uncle, and so many relations were executed, and that if his father had lived to recover his property, he Charles, would have owned an immense estate that went to the English crown.

Charles Cameron was a child at his father's death and had nothing to prove that he had a right to the estate in Scotland. He clerked in a store in Staunton when he was a boy, and a few years later went to the Mossy Creek Iron Works, to keep store and to book-keep for Henry Miller, who owned and built the first Iron Works in the Valley of Virginia. When he was a very young he married Mr. Miller's daughter Nancy Miller. She died about six months after their marriage.

In 1774, he and his brother George were at the battle of Point Pleasants, and just before the battle, as the battle was not expected so soon, he and some other soldiers were ordered to hunt to get meat for the soldiers.

When they returned the battle was over, and his brother, George, and his brother-in-law, Col Charles Lewis, were killed. Col Charles Lewis wife was Sarah Murry a half sister of Charles and George Cameron.

George Cameron was very tall and dark, with dark hair and eyes, and a very prominent forehead, he was strikingly like his father. When he was a child his playmates would tell him that if an Indian would shoot him, he would be shot in the forehead, as it was so prominent. When his brother, Charles, found him among the slain, he did have a bullet hole in his forehead. Col. Charles Lewis was a brother of General Andrew Lewis who was a commander at Point Pleasants. Charles Cameron served in the Revolution form December 3, 1776 to January 3, 1776 as a lieutenant in the Tenth Va. Regt and later in the Va. Militia.

In Peyton's History of Augusta County, Charles Cameron is mentioned as one of the "gentlemen Justices" of Augusta County in 1790.

On December 14, 1790, the counties of Bath and Pendleton were formed form Augusta County. Charles received a grant of land in Bath County for services in the Revolution, and must have gone to Bath to live about the time the county was formed. He added to the grant, and had a magnificent estate, he built a stone house, one of the handsomest in the county. He was elected clerk at the first court held for Bath County on May 10, 1791, and faithfully performed its duties until April 1814, when he resigned and was succeeded by Charles Lewis Francisco. Mr. Cameron's office was over a stone spring house near his residence, where he first kept the legal records until the courthouse was built at Warm Springs.

The spring house is still in a good state of preservation. He became a militia Colonel soon after the Revolution. When General Lafayette visited America, Col. Cameron went to Norfolk with the old soldiers to welcome him. General Lafayette presented Col. Cameron with a gold-headed cane, as a token of friendship and esteem, which he used until his death. Col. Cameron married his second wife Rachel Primrose Warwick when he was 40 years of age in 1793.

Primrose was born March 13, 1772. Her father was Jacob Warwick and her mother's maiden name was Mary Vance. She was named for her mother's mother, whose maiden name was Rachel Primrose. She was born in what is now Pocahontas County, West Virginia and at that time Augusta County, Virginia. Her parents were among the earliest settlers of that part of the country and may be regarded as the founders of the Presbyterian church in that region. They owned a fine estate, which they appropriated generously to the support of the Gospel.

She was the mother of three children, two died in infancy, and her son Col. A. W. Cameron was the only child, of her own, that she raised. After the death of their two little children, for some years they were childless. Col. Cameron and his wife adopted two nephews, Andrew Gatewood, a son of Mrs. Cameron's sister, and Charles Francisco, who was the son of Col. Cameron's half sister, Mary Murry, who had married Mr. Francisco. They intended to give their nephews their property, but when these boys had lived with them ten years, their son Andrew Warwick Cameron was born - the date June 6th 1806. They provided liberally for their nephews. They gave them a good education, and Mrs. Cameron gave her nephew Andrew Gatewood, who was a physician, a farm in Pocahontas County. Col. Cameron gave his nephew, Charles Francisco, a farm in Bath County.

Mr. Charles Franciso used to say of his Aunt, Mrs. Cameron, "Her affectionate heart speared to embrace all the children of want around her, and her house was as open as her heart was, for the accommodation of all who needed and desired her help." They raised no less than five or six nephews or nieces, besides several other children who were in no way related to them. Col. Cameron died at his home "Fassifern" in Bath County on July 14th, 1829. He always said that he was like his mother in personal appearance. He was about middle height, his eyes blue, his complexion fair, and his hair brown until touched with years. In old age he was quite bald, but his teeth were sound until his dying day. He was a citizen without reproach, a brave soldier, one of the best husbands and fathers, and well may his descendents cherish the memory of this noble ancestor. His wife, who was much younger, lived many years after her husband's death. She was thrown from a horse when she was thirty-six years old and her hip was broken. She was always lame afterwards and had to use a cane. After her husband's death, she always used his cane - the gift of General LaFayette.

Co. Cameron's son, Andrew Warwick Cameron, was a man of liberal education and a great reader. He went to school at Warm Springs to Mr. Cutchfield, who was a fine teacher, and then to the Rev. John Hendren of Augusta County, who was one of the best teachers of his day. He then finished his education at the University of Virginia. When he was at Rev. Hendren's school, he met his first wife. She was Margaret Gratten Miller, daughter of Capt. Samuel Miller who owned the Mossy Creek Iron Works. She was a niece of his father's first wife, and a strong friendship had always existed between Col. Charles Cameron and his first wife's family. Samuel Miller was one of the wealthiest and most prominent businessmen of his day. He was Presidential Elector on the Clay ticket in 1832.

Margaret's mother's name was Margaret Grattan, daughter of John Grattan who was one of the first trustees of Washington College. Mr. Cameron's first wife died April 13th 1829 at the age of 19 years. She was a devoted, gentle, Christian woman and was remarkable for her beautiful person, as well as her lovely character. She is described as being medium in height with brilliant clack eyes and hair. She had a brilliant color and a fair brunette complexion. She left an infant daughter, Margaret Grattan Miller Cameron. Mr. Cameron married the second time in May 1832. His wife was Ellen McCue Hyde, daughter of Mr. John Hyde was the high Sheriff of Rockbridge County and her mother was from Augusta County with the maiden name of Sallie Crawford. Mr. Cameron became a militia Colonel, when he was a young man and was always called "Col. Cameron." He represented his county in the Virginia Legislature a number of times. In 1840 he moved his family to Rockbridge County where he owned a fine estate.

His mother, Mrs. Rachel Primrose Cameron, moved with them and lived in a small house adjacent to the large house until her death. For many months prior to her death, she was closely confined to her bed and suffered much pain, but a more uncomplaining sufferer was never seen. She retained her mental powers to the last and spoke frequently and peacefully of her approaching end. She had a remarkable knowledge of the scripture and quoted them with great fluency and accuracy. She was wholly free from bigotry, but loved her own church with sacred tenderness. She died on December 6th 1858 at the age of 86 years. She raised her son's eldest daughter, Margaret, who always spoke of her grandmother with the greatest tenderness and veneration.

She always thought her grandmother was the best, truest Christian with the noblest and most perfect character she had ever know.

When the Civil War commenced, Col. Cameron has passed the age for service. He had four sons in the Confederate army and was always anxious about his boys. He would say that so many of his Scotch ancestors had died in battle that he always has a presentiment that he would not die a natural death himself and felt that his sons might meet death on the battle field.

Just after the battle of Manassas, he rode to Lexington to hear the news from the battle.

A large number of persons had collected in front of the hotel, all eagerly waiting for the mail. When the stage came up, one of the passengers in the act of taking from it a Minnie Rifle - struck it in some way against the seat causing it to discharge. The bullet hit three person - Co. Cameron who was killed instantly, Mr. William Smith of the V.M.I. who was slightly wounded in the wrist and Mr. William McClung who was mortally wounded and died several days later. Col. Cameron died on July 18th 1861 in the 55th year of his age.

Col. Cameron was one of the largest land and slave owners in Virginia. He had splendid property in Rockbridge, Bath, Pocahontas, and Webster Counties. He was a loving, thoughtful, devoted husband, a wise and affectionate father, a true friend and a kind and considerate master. He thought it wrong to buy or see Negroes but thought it his duty to take care of the slaves he had inherited.

He was a man of great family pride. He did not boast to strangers, but instilled it into his children that it was a privilege and blessing to have a gentle and honorable ancestry.

He was a tall man, over six feet tall. His features regular, his hair brown, and his eyes dark. He was a little bald, but had a lovely set of teeth. His hands and feet were remarkable small.

His wife, Ellen, Survived him, and lived to a great old age. She was born April 22, 1814 and died September 20, 1878. She was a great beauty in her youth and was always admired and loved for her sweet, gentle disposition, and her lovely Christian character. It can be said of her, "That her children rise up and call her blessed." View/Write Comments (count 3)   |   Receive updates (2 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Dodge City Al Updegraff...

"I ran across notice that the Dodge City Al Updegraff died in Dodge in 1883 - can't remember the date right off the top of my head but it was in March I believe." -- Roger Myers View/Write Comments (count 1)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

7th & Church St. - Alva...

"I purchased the house at 7th and Church, north side. Would you know where I might get any old pictures of it possibly when it was the Presbyterian manse or before? I am in the process of restoring it. Thank you." -- Terri Parsons, Alva OK - Email: TPTPTP@aol.com

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Battle of Alva (OK)...

"I read the story on the Battle of Alva and I was curious if you know of any documents, newspaper articles, people who may know something about it. The story really caught my eye -- not your typical WWII story. Anyway, any info you have is appreciated. Thank you." -- Jared Manley - Email: instantjared@yahoo.com View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Houston's of Waynoka OK...

"My dad, Kenneth Houston, was born in Waynoka in March 1903 or 1904. According to census, his great-aunt and uncle Lavaley R. and Adeline Curtis lived there in 1900. They lived in McKinley in 1910. Adeline's brother Alfred Marion Coy (McCoy) lived in McKinley 1900-1930. Adeline and Alfred came from Fulton Co., Ohio. Thanks for a good insight into life during those time." -- Barbra Houston Rogers - Email: wandbrogers@aol.com View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

WELLS Family of Waynoka OK...

"Thank you for this service. As a family member of the WELLS family, I lived on what use to be called the WELLS Place just North by Northeast of Waynoka. Many of us still own the property. I am looking foreword to newsletter. Thank you." -- Delbert Ray Houlette - Email: Rayhoulette@ aol.com View/Write Comments (count 1)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

About 35 Years Ago...

"When my grandparents still lived, I scoured the countryside in Grant County searching for milk cans and fruit jars. It got me started being a amateur archeologist and antique bottle collector. Old abandoned barns and houses yielded fruit jars and hand blown bottles that turned me on. Until my poor old back gave out, I excavated wells, former outhouse sites, and old dumps in and around the New Orleans area. There we've recovered bottles and artifacts dating back to as early as 1800. In Oklahoma, one is lucky to get back prior to 1900. Bottles were no longer hand blown after about 1910, when machines took over the task. I opened up old root cellars on abandoned farmsteads, on which the dwelling were long gone, that appeared to have not been entered for thirty years. Sometimes there were green beans and such in old glass top fruit jars, still sitting on shelves, that looked like one could still eat them. I don't know if I believe in ghosts or not. however, when I hold one of my 19th century bottles in my hand, I do feel like I'm communing with people long gone." -- Charles View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

The Valley of the Shadow...

"The Valley Project details life in two American communities, one Northern and one Southern, from the time of John Brown's Raid through the era of Reconstruction. The Valley of the Shadow is different than many other history websites. It is more like a library than a single book. There is no "one" story in the Valley Project. Rather, what you'll find are thousands of letters and diaries, census and government records, newspapers and speeches, all of which record different aspects of daily life in these two counties at the time of the Civil War. As you explore the extensive archive and you'll find that you can flip through a Valley resident's Civil War diary, read what the county newspapers reported about the battle of Gettysburg, or even search the census records to see how much the average citizen owned in 1860 or 1870. The Valley Project is a part of the Virginia Center for Digital History at the University of Virginia." -- Valley of the Shadow - The Eve of War (Fall 1859 to Spring 1861), War Years (Spring 1861 to Spring 1865) & Aftermath (Spring 1865 to Fall 1870) View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Map of Franklin & Augusta Co...

This Virginia & Pennsylvania Map (from The Valley of the Shadow: Maps and Images) locates Franklin County, Pennsylvania and Augusta County, Virginia within the Shenandoah Valley, 200 miles from one another. View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe