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Culpeper County
Obituaries
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Barger, Rev. John S. (M.E.)
Born December 05, 1802 in Culpeper Co VA. Married Sarah A.T. Barker, 1827. Moved to IL in 1834. Died January 04, 1877 in Clinton IL. Children John Barger, R.N. Barger, Wm M Barger, R.W. Barger. [Transcribed by Teri Colglazier.]
Carr, Dabney
Jan. 8, 1837 --At his seat In Culpeper co., aged 63, Dabney Carr, a judge of the Virginia Court of Appeals ; a man much respected and esteemed fur his amiable character, his talents, learning, industry, solidity of mind, and uncommonly fine colloquial powers.
["Historical Collections of Virginia" by Henry Lowe, Babcock & Company, Charleston, S.C., 1845. p. 406-407; submitted by Robyn Greenlund]
Jameson, David
Oct. 2, 1839 In Culpeper co., in his 88th year, Col. David Jameson, an active militia officer of the revolution; afterwards a member of the House of Delegates, a respected magistrate, and a member of the county court.
["Historical Collections of Virginia" by Henry Lowe, Babcock & Company, Charleston, S.C., 1845. p. 406-407; submitted by Robyn Greenlund]
Green, Major Charles J.
CULPEPER, VA., September 8. – Major Charles J. Green, a native of Talmonth, but for the past thirty years a citizen of Dallas, Texas, died here, and the remains were sent to Dallas for internment.
[Richmond Times Dispatch (9 Sept. 1909) Transcribed by FoFG MZ]
Col. T.T. Hill, brother of Gen. A.P. Hill, of Culpepper, died on the 22d, of heart disease.
(Source: The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, VA, Thursday, July 3, 1873 Submitted by: Bea. Adams King)
An old Settler Dies
James A. Hood, one of the old settlers in the hills near St. Paul (Minnesota), died Tuesday after a lingering illness of nearly a year's duration. He was born in Culpepper county, Virginia, seventy-eight years ago, and came to this state in 1886 and had been engaged in farming ever since. [Valentine Democrat (Valentine, Neb.), March 25, 1909 - Sub. by K.T.]
VIRGINIA HISTORY.
Contributed by Mrs. Eula' K. Woodward-. DIED. Departed this life at his residence near Woodville in Culpeper Co. on the 16th of Jan. 1830, Col. John Slaughter, in the 71st year of his age ; leaving a widow, twelve grown children, and a number of grand-, children to lament his death. Col. S. entered the Army at the age of 16 was in the action of Trenton and Princeton and in 1777 volunteered in the late Major Long's Company, to join the chosen Regiment of Riflemen which Morgan was directed to raise. He was present at Still Water and witnessed the surrender of Burgoyne. He was for forty-five years an active magistrate, and at the time of his death, High Sheriff of the Court for the second time.
In New York, the venerable Col. Willet, on Sunday evening, at his house, Cedar Grove, in the 91st year of his age. He was Lieutenant in the French war, and a, Col. in war of Revolution, having raised a regiment by his own means and address. He distinguished himself by his defence at Fort Stanwix against the united attacks of the British and Indian marauders. (Va. Advocate Sept. 3, 1830.)
At the poor House, Mason County, Ky. on the 2d of Aug. (1830) John Reizer, a native of Holland, supposed to have come to America during the Revolutionary war; was with Gen. Wayne's army against the Indians and afterwards lived many years in Washington, K. ( Ky) known there as old John the Baker. He was according to his own account. 115 years old. In his last days he refused to eat any thing, and lived between 30 and 40 days without eating one ounce of vittals retaining his senses and strength in a surprising manner until his last moments.
At his seat near Paris, Rear Admiral Barre de Saint Leu, an officer who fought at the side of Rochambeau and others. Like Lafayette he left his happy shore to defend the liberties of a nation he loved and admired with his latest breath. Never, said he have I lamented of having spent one hour, in fighting for Washington's Country. Called upon a few months ago, to recommend a young citizen of this republic he addressed the Secretary of War in the following language. "I should esteem myself doubly happy if after shedding a few drops of blood in defence of the liberty of America, I could be of any service in recommending to you. this young man. whose father is my friend." (Va. Advocate, Oct. 8. 1830.)
All from Va. Advocate, Charlottesville, Va.. 1830.
Source: The National Genealogical Society Quarterly April 1914 - Transcribed by Bill and Barbara Ziegenmeyer
