Snodgrass Source Book/West Virginia/Berkeley

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Visitor Count: BERKELEY COUNTY

(formed 1772 from Frederick County)

SOURCES (975.497)

CENSUS RECORDS

1810 - 1860 census - yes

1870 census - yes <not sure if entire county was checked>

1880 census transcription - yes

1900 census - yes

1910 miracode - yes

1920 soundex - yes

CEMETERY RECORDS

Confederate Burials in West Virginia (Watkins) yes

COURT RECORDS

Film #831,288 = Court order books, vol. 1 & 2, 1772-1777 - yes

HISTORY & GENEALOGY

Chronicles of Old Berkeley (Gardiner & Gardiner-1938) yes

Berkeley Co., U.S.A.: A Bicentennial History of a Virginia

and West Virginia County, 1772-1972 (Doherty) yes

<mostly quotes from Chronicles of Old Berkeley, which

we did not copy>

Encyclopedia of American Biography of the 19th Century

(Herringshaw-1898) yes

History of Berkeley Co., WV (Evans--1928) yes

Who's Who in the West (1949) yes

LAND RECORDS

Sims Index to Land Grants in West Virginia - yes

Film #829,880 = Deed Books 3-4, 1773-1778 - yes

Film #829,881 = Deed Book 5, 1778-1782 - yes

Film #829,882 = Deed Books 6-8, 1782-1788 - yes

Film #829,884 = Deed Book 11, 1792-1795 - yes

Film #829,886 = Deed Books 15-16, 1797-1801 - yes

Film #829,888 = Deed Books 19-20, 1804-1808 - yes

Film #829,890 = Deed Books 24-25, 1804-1808 - yes

Film #831,127 = Deed Books 26-27, 1814-1816 - yes

Film #831,128 = Deed Books 29-30, 1817-1819 - yes

Film #831,130 = Deed Books 33-35, 1822-1826 - yes

Film #831,131 = Deed Book 36, 1826-1827 - yes

Film #831,132 = Deed Book 40, 1832-1834 - yes

Film #831,133 = Deed Book 41, 1835-1837 - yes

Film #Deed Book 43, 1838-1839 - yes

Film #831,134 = Deed Book 44-45, 1839-1841 - yes

Film #831,135 = Deed Books 46-47, 1841-1843 - yes

Film #831,136 = Deed Books 48-49, 1844-1846 - yes

Film #831,138 = Deed Book 52, 1848-1850 - yes

Film #831,139 = Deed Books 53-54, 1850-1852 - yes

Film #831,140 = Deed Books 55, 57, 58, 1852-1857 - yes

Film #831,141 = Deed Books 59-61, 1856-1861 - yes

Film #831,142 = Deed Books 63-64, 1864-1867 - yes

Film #831,143 = Deed Books 65-66, 1867-1870 - yes

Film #831,144 = Deed Books 67-68, 1870-1872 - yes

Film #831,145 = Deed Books 69-70, 1872-1874 - yes

Film #831,147 = Deed Books 73-74, 1876-1878 - yes

Film #831,148 = Deed Books 75-76, 1878-1880 - yes

Film #831,149 = Deed Books 77-78, 1880-1882 - yes

Film #831,150 = Deed Books 79-80, 1882-1884 - yes

Film #831,151 = Deed Books 81-82, 1884-1886 - yes

Film #831,152 = Deed Books 83-84, 1886-1888 - yes

Film #831,154 = Deed Books 87-88, 1889-1891 - yes

Film #831,155 = Deed Books 89-90, 1891-1893 - yes

Film #831,161 = Deed Book 100, 1900-1901 - yes

Film #831,163 = Deed Index, grantor - yes

Film #831,305 = Surveyors Book #1, 1821-1824 - yes

MILITARY RECORDS

Virginia Regimental History Series - yes

NEWSPAPER RECORDS

An Index for the Martinsburg Gazette (Hodge) yes

Film #229,314 = The Martinsburg Gazette,

vol. 12, #10 - vol. 24, #24

Film #229,315 = The Martinsburg Gazette,

vol. 24, #1 - vol. 27, #52

Film #229,316 = The Martinsburg Gazette,

vol. 28, #1 - vol. 29, #52

PROBATE RECORDS

Wills of Berkeley Co., WV, An Index: 1774-1880

(Morrow & Morrow) yes

<Unfortunately, this "index" gives no information other

than that wills or estate records exist, the name of

the dec'd, and the year of the record; it does not

give vol. or page>

Film #831,169 = Will Books 1 & 2, 1772-1796 - yes

Film #831,170 = Will Books 3 & 4, 1796-1812 - NS

Film #831,253 = Will Book 5, 1812-1815, & 6, 1817-1823 - yes

Film #831,254 = Will Book 7-9, 1823-1829 - yes

Film #831,255 = Will Book 10, 1829-1832, & 12-13,

1836-1841 - yes

Film #831,256 = Will Book 14-15, 1841-1849

Film #831,257 = Will Book 17, 1852-1854, & 21-22, 1860-1874

Film #831,258 = Will Book 23-24, 1874-1910 - yes

Film #831,259 = Will Book 25-26, 1910-1926 - yes

Film #831,260 = Will Book 27-28, 1926-1941 - yes

TAX RECORDS

1782-1787 tax list - yes

1787 Census of Virginia (Schreiner-Yantis) yes

1800 tax list - yes

VITAL RECORDS

Marriage Records of Berkeley Co., VA, 1781-1854

(Keesecker) yes

Film #831,265 = Births, 1865-1902 - yes

Film #831,266 = Births, ?? - ?? - yes

Film #831,268 = Births, ?? - ?? - yes

Film #831,269 = Births, ?? - ?? - NS

Film #831,270 = Births, ?? - ?? - yes

Film #831,271 = Deaths, vol. 1-4, 1865-1917

Film #831,314 = Register of Marriages, 1864-1906 - yes

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TO DO:

Call numbers:

Film #831,289 = Court order books, vol. 3-5, 1777-1784

Film #843,274 items 1-4 = Berkeley Co. Cemetery Records

Film #229,317 = The Martinsburg Gazette,

vol. 30, #1 - vol. 33, #1

Film #229,318 = The Martinsburg Gazette,

vol. 33, #2 - vol. 35, #44

Film #229,319 = The Martinsburg Gazette,

vol. 36, #1 - vol. 35, #45

Film #229,320 = The Martinsburg Gazette,

vol. 38, #46 - vol. 41, #45

Film #229,321 = The Martinsburg Gazette,

vol. 41, #46 - vol. 44, #44

Film #229,322 = The Martinsburg Gazette,

vol. 44, #45 - vol. 47, #44

Film #229,323 = The Martinsburg Gazette,

vol. 47, #45 - vol. 49, #43

Film #229,324 = The Martinsburg Gazette,

vol. 51, #51 - vol. 54, #42

Film #229,325 = The Martinsburg Gazette,

vol. 54, #43 - vol. 55, #52

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TO DO:

Northern Neck Grants.

Book Y, 1798-1800, page 88: Stephen Snodgrass, 472 1/2 acres.

page 314: Robert Snodgrass, 314 acres.

page 345: Stephen Snodgrass, 30 acres.

Book Z, 1800-1805, page 244: Robert Snodgrass Jr., 85 acres.

Book B-2, 1812-____, page 334: Stephen Snodgrass, 86 acres.

page 367: Stephen Snodgrass, 48 acres.

page 466: Robert V. Snodgrass, 210 acres.

Book C-2, 1820-1829, page 30: Robert Snodgrass, 50 acres.

Book D-2, 1829-1837, page 513: William Snodgrass, 228 acres.

Book E-2, 1838-1847, page 341: John Snodgrass, 143 acres.

Book F-2, 1848-1860, page 145: Peter Snodgrass, 2, 3.16 acres.

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RECORDS

[vss - Millie Fry (frymi@onecom.com) sent for this transcript from

Don C. Woods of the Berkeley Co Historical Society ....]

20 Nov 1771 - - Frederick Co VA and 16 Jun 1772 Berkeley Co VA -

Will Bk 1, p 6 ....

Frederick County, in Virginia.

In the name of God Amen, I John Fletcher of the parish of Norbourne

in the County of Frederick in the Colony of Virginia being at present

sick and weak of body yet of .........

.... Item, I give and bequeath to my loving wife Elizabeth Fletcher

for and during her natural life or widowhood full perogative of all

my lands and plantation whereon I now live containing three hundred

and fifty acres being in two surveys and if she my said wife should

marry then my will is that she have her third as the law directs and

the said land and plantation to be rented out at the discretion of

my executors until my children come to age as hereafter mentioned.

Item, I give and bequeath to my two sons John & Richard Fletcher and

the child Wherewith my said wife is now pregnant if it be a man child

all my said land and plantation to be equally divided as hereafter

mentioned. My eldest son John Fletcher to have his part the Upper

part of the place formerly belonging to Joseph Basher next towards

John Watsons in the lower part of the old survey, adjoining David

Garrards and my second son Richard Fletcher the other part of half

my land and plantation provided the child wherewith my wife is now

pregnant be a girl or shall die under age but if it should be a boy

and live to come to age my said second son Richard Fletcher to take

his part adjoining his said brother John Fletchers part of land and

the other part adjoining the said Richards part, the whole land to

be equally divided between the two or three sons by straight line or

lines provided the barn be in Richards part .... to have have and

possess the lands when they shall come to age of twenty one years or

at the decease of their mother my loving wife Elizabeth Fletcher if

she continued my widow to their heirs and assigns forever. And my

further will is that my said sons do pay to my two daughters Mary

and Sarah Fletcher the sum of five pounds to each of them the monies

to be paid within two years after the said sons comes of age, and if

the child wherewith my wife is now quick be a girl that she receive

likewise the sum of five pounds from my said two sons John and

Richard as is before directed and as for my moveable estate if any

be after my just debts and funeral charges be paid my will is that

if be equally divided between all my said children and Lastly I do

hereby Constitute ordain and appoint my said loving wife Elizabeth

Fletcher and my trusty friends David Garrard and Thomas Falkner

[Faulkner ?] joint executors of this my last will and testament

John (his mark) Fletcher (LS)

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this

20th day of November 1771

Signed sealed and acknowledged by the testator to be his last

will and testament in presence of us

John (his mark) Harheleay

Charles Snodgrass

Hugh (his mark) Harheleay

M. Morgan

At a court held for Berkeley County this 16th day of June 1772 this

last will and testament of John Fletcher decd was exhibited to the

court and was proved by the oaths of Charles Snodgrass and Morgan

Morgan witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded and was sworn

to by Elizabeth Fletcher and David Garrard and on the motion of the

said Garrard certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate

thereof in due form he having given bond and security according

to law. Thomas Falkner the other exec therein named and the said

Elizabeth refusing to take upon themselves the burden of the

execution thereof.

Teste Will Drew Clk.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[vss - May 98 note: the following wills are from a list apparently

typed in 1960's, from a book published 1960 "Will Book No. 1,

Berkeley County, W.Va., 1768 - 1788, copied by Shenandoah Valley

Chapter DAR"; Library of Congress F247.B5D3;

the list says the 459 page book contains the following:

p. 13 - Will Book No. I, pp. 6-7 John Harkeley, Charles Snodgrass,

Hugh Harkeley, and M. Morgan witness will of John Fletcher on

11-20-1771 in Frederick Co., Va. Charles Snodgrass and Morgan

Morgan swear to will in Berkeley Co. Court 6-16-1772.

(vss - Wood read John and Hugh as "Harheleay" - need to verify!)

p. 36-37 - Will Book No. I, p. 25

Joseph Riffey, Parish of Norbourne, Frederick Co. names wife Ellen

Riffey, son-in-law Samuel Parks, son-in-law John Snodgrass and both

are to act as joint executors. Will dtd 11-2-1771.

Exhibited in court 3-15-1771.

[vss - actual dates: written 2 Nov 1771, proved 15 Mar 1774]

Witnesses Matthew Riffey, David Ferard (vss - we need to verify if

this is same person as David Garrard !), M. Morgan to will;

in court David, Isaac and Joseph Riffey.

p. 41-2 - Will Book No. I, p. 29-30 James Glenn, on Tuscarora,

in will of 3-11-1774, names sons John Glenn, James Glenn,

William Glenn, dau. Lena (?) Miller (vss - typo ? Will transcription

by Christine Bergen says it is Jane), Margaret Snodgrass,

wife Martha Glenn.

John Snodgrass, James Morrison and John Miller were witnesses.

Presented in Court at Berkeley 5-17-1774 where John Snodgrass and

John Miller swore to it.

p. 61-2 - Will Book No. I, p. 41 Martha Glenn of Berkeley Co on

3-24- (1775 ?) names son John Glenn, daughter Margaret Snodgrass

and Jane Miller, son William Glenn.

John Snodgrass (his mark), Hugh Lyle, and John Miller were witnesses.

Presented in court 8-15-1775, with same witnesses.

p. 414-5-6 - Will Book No. I, p. 476 Will of John Snodgrass on

1-10-1786 in Berkeley Co., names 3 sons William, Benjamin and James

(his plantation where he lives on Tuscarora Run), dau. Elizabeth,

wife of Samuel Kennedy, dau. Catherine Snodgrass, dau. Sarah,

wife of William Eakin, son John.

Presented in court 2-19-1788.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[vss - When I learned of the above wills in 1993 from a paper given

to me by SCS member James J. Snodgrass of Costa Mesa, CA, I called

the Berkeley Co. Court Clerk's office. A Mrs. Unger there told me

the old wills are not to be xeroxed, but that I could contact Don C.

Wood of The Berkeley Co Historical Society and have someone go to

the courthouse and hand-copy the will. In spring 1997 I met SCS

member Millie Fry of Cortland, OH, told her of the Charles

Snodgrass - Morgan Morgan signatures on the John Fletcher will,

and in fall 1997 Millie contacted Don Wood and was sent the

transcription. Millie sent me a xerox May 1998 - it is a copy

typed long ago and it is not notarized.]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

16 Jun 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 15: William Blair, Pltf. agst.

David Snotgrass, Deft.

This day came the Parties by their Attorneys and the

Defendant Prays and has leave to Imparle till the next Court, and

then to Plead; and upon the motion of the Defendant ordered that

a Dedimus do Issue to take the Disposition of Joseph Snotgrass.

18 Aug 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 39: George Scott Plt. against

Joseph Snodgrass Deft. upon a petition. This day came the Plt. by

his Attorney and the Deft. having been duly summoned and not

appearing tho solemnly called It is Therefore Considered by the Court

that the Plt. recover against the Deft. two pounds fourteen

shillings and eleven pence and his costs by him in this behalf

expended.

18 Aug 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 40:

George Anderson, Plt. against William Snodgrass, Deft., upon a

petition. This day came the Plt. by his attorney and the Deft.

having been duly summoned and not appearing tho solemnly called.

It is therefore considered by the Court that the Plt. recover

against the Deft. four pounds sixteen shillings and his costs by

him in this behalf expended.

19 Aug 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 44: William Blair Plt. against

David Snodgrass Deft. This day came the Parties by their Attornies

and the Defendants say they are not guilty in mannor and form as

the Plaintiffs against them have complained and of this they put

themselves upon the county and it is ordered that these suits be

continued to the next court.

19 Aug 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 61:

Joseph Snodgrass Plt. against Robert Jones Deft., in debt.

The Defendant being summoned and failing to appear tho solemnly

called on the motion of the Plaintif by his attorney It is ordered

that unless the Defendant shall appear at the next Court and Plead

to Issue that Judgement shall be given the Plaintif against the

said Defendant and Walter Clarke Bail for his appearance for the

Debt in the Declaration mentioned and costs.

16 Sep 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 76: William Blair Plft. against

William Snodgrass Deft. This day came the Parties by their attornies

and the Plaintiff joined the Defendants in their Plea which they

Plead at the Last Court and the Trial of the Issue is Referred

till the next Court.

16 Sep 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 84:

Joseph Snodgrass Plt. against Robert Jones Deft., in debt.

This day came the Plaintiff by his attorney and the Defendant tho

solemnly called came not but made Default Therefore it is considered

by the court that the Plaintiff Recover against the said Defendant for

fifty pounds and Walter Clarke Bail for his appearance and his Costs

by him about his suit in this behalf expended and the Defendant in

mercy &c But this Judgement is to be discharged by the payment of

Eleven pounds fourteen shillings with Interest thereon to be

computed after the Rate of five percent ___ from the 1st Day of

December 1771 till paid and the costs.

18 Nov 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 133: William Blair Plt. against

David Snodgrass Deft. On the motion of the Plaintiff by his

Attorney It is ordered that the Suit be Continued to the next Court.

16 Dec 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 216: William Blair Plt. against

David Snodgrass Deft. The suit is continued until the next Court.

16 Dec 1772 -- Minute Book 1, page 227: William Glenn Plt. against

Derrott Covey Deft. <in the margin it is given as Glen vs. Snodgrass>

16 Mar 1773 -- Minute Book 1, page 258: William Blair Plt. against

David Snodgrass Deft. On the motion of the Plaintiff this suit is

continued till the next Court.

18 Aug 1773 -- Minute Book 1, page 423: William Blair Plt. against

David Snodgrass Deft. This suit is continued.

21 Sep 1773 -- Minute Book 1, page 485: William Blair Plt. against

David Snodgrass Deft. This suit is continued.

22 Sep 1773 -- Minute Book 1, page 513:

Robert Snodgrass Plt. against Abraham Davenport Deft., in debt.

This suit is discontinued the Defendant being no Inhabitant.

16 Oct 1773 -- Northern Neck Warrants & Surveys: Patrick Reed of

"Newcastle County on Delaware in Pennsylvania," 16 Oct 1773-20

May 1774; 118 acres (land John Miller got warrant for 24 Jul 1772 &

did not execute); on Back Crk; adj. Stephen Rawlings, Edw'd

Beeson, John Harr, Rob't Snodgrass' 334 acre patent.

Chain Carriers: Stephen & Aaron Rawlings.

Surveyor: Richard Rigg [Richard Bigg].

(undated) Caveated by Stephen Rawlings, Sen'r of Berkeley County.

16 Nov 1773 -- Minute Book 2, page 132: William Blair Plt. vs.

David Snodgrass Deft. This suit is continued.

1774 -- Sims Index: Robert Snodgrass, 290 acres, Back Creek,

Book 1, page 513.

1774 -- Sims Index: Robert Snodgrass, 46 acres, Back Creek,

Book 1, page 516.

1774 -- Sims Index: Robert Snodgrass, 300 acres, Elk Hill,

Book 1, page 518.

3 Mar 1774 -- Northern Neck Grants, Book P, page 254:

Robert Snodgrass of Berkeley County a certain tract of waste &

ungranted land on the Waters of Back Creek in the said

county, bounded as by a survey thereof made by Richard Bigg

Beginning at a hiccory on a ridge corner to Aaron Jenkins & Samuel

Harris, thence along Harris' lines S 51 E 147 poles to a black oak

Harris' beginning corner then S 39 W 163 poles to 2 white oaks &

a black oak in the line, then leaving it S 51 E 92 poles to a white

oak in John Givins line, thence with his lines S 15 W 18 poles to

3 white oaks among stones, thence S 55 E 70 poles to a large black

oak Givins corner then leaving his lines N 37 E 22 poles to 2

hiccories in John Kennedy's line then with his lines N 20 E 168

poles to a black oak among rocks on the south side of the One Spring

Run, then S 35 E 130 poles to a spanish oak on the top of a piney

hill Robert Snodgrass' corner in the said Kennedy's line, thence

along Snodgrass' line N 55 E 188 poles to 2 white oaks corner to

the same, then along John Murphy's line S 85 W 91 poles to his

corner pine near the top of a hill, thence leaving it & the course

continued 4 poles to another pine corner to a late survey made for

the said Murphy, thence with a line of the said survey N 85 W 78

poles to 3 pines his corner, thence leaving it N 63 W 114 poles

to a hiccory in Aaron Jenkins' line, thence along his lines

N 15 W 112 poles to a large white oak & thence S 73 W 143 poles

to the beginning containing 290 acres...

11 Mar 1774 -- Will Book 1, pages 29-30: Will of James Glenn,

dated 11 Mar 1774, proved 17 May 1774, mentions daughter Margaret

Snodgrass. <we need this one>

[vss - here it is! From a xerox I rec'd in 1993 from Jorja Hensley

of Townsend MT - she rec'd it from SCS member Frances Snodgrass

Brown of Chickamauga, GA, and it was with a partial copy of book

by Thomas Howe R. Neal "The Neal, Harbison, Snodgrass, Miller and

Related Families" (1971) ... the front page of the book has the

name Mrs. Charles F. Saul, Bristol, TN, written as if the book

belonged to her ... in any case, the Glenn will is two pages typed -

it was notatrized 12 Sep 1968 by Christine Bergen,

800 Winchester Ave., Martinsburg, WV (verify, she may have been

a Berkeley Co Court Clerk)

Berkeley County Court, Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Will Book No. I, pp 29-30 Will of James Glenn

IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN, I JAMES GLENN, tailor, being weak

in Body but of Sound mind Blessed be God, and calling to mind the

mortality of my Body, and knowing that it is appointed for all men

to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is

to say, in manner following, first I give and bequeath & recommend

my Soul into the hands of Almighty God, and my body to the Earth

to be burried in decent Christian burial at the discretion of my

executors and as touching my worldly Estate wherewith it hath

pleased God to bless me in this life I give and bequeath in form

and manner following, viz. [vss - ITEM ?] I give and bequeath to

my eldest son John Glenn a young negro boy named Dick ITEM I give

and bequeath to my second son James Glenn a negro man named Tamm

and to his heirs. ITEM I give and bequeath to my third son William

Glenn and to his heirs a young negro boy named Tom ITEM I give and

bequeath to my eldest daughter Jane Miller during her lifetime, a

young negro wench named Dinah & then at her decease to her son James

Miller and his heirs forever. ITEM I give and bequeath unto my

second daughter Margaret Snodgrass, and her heirs a negro woman

named Luce [vss - possibly Lucy ?], likewise I give and bequeath

unto my Beloved wife Martha Glenn the remainder of my Estate to be

disposed of by her as she shall think fit, my funeral charges being

first discharged, with all my just debts. And also I make ordain

and appoint my Beloved wife Martha Glenn and my son William Glenn

to be my sole executors of this my last will and testament, to adjust

this my estate as before devised. And I do disallow, revoke and

disannul all and every other wills Testaments and Dowers, ratifying &

confirming this & no other to be my last will and testament.

IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this

11th March Anno Domini 1774

James Glenn (his mark) Seal

Signed Sealed & Delivered in the presence of us as witnesses

James Morrison, John Snodgrass

John Miller

At a court held for Berkeley County the 17th day of May 1774 this

last will and testament of James Glenn dec'd was presented in Court

by Martha Glenn and William Glenn the executors therein named, who

made oath thereto according to law and the same being proved by the

oaths of John Snodgrass and John Miller witnesses thereto & ordered

to be recorded. And on the motion of said Executors, Certificate

is granted them for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.

Teste Will Drew Clk

----------------------

16 Mar 1774 -- Minute Book 2, page 206:

On the motion of John Snodgrass It is ordered that John Ewing pay him

One Hundred pounds of Tobacco for four days attendance as a witness

for him against James Blair.

17 Mar 1774 -- Minute Book 2, page 267: William Blair, Plt. vs.

David Snodgrass, Dft. This suit is continued.

25 Mar 1774 -- Northern Neck Warrants & Surveys:

Valentine Murphy, 25 Mar 1774 - 25 Aug 1775; 197 acres on Back Crk;

adj. his own, John Murphy, James Robinson, Wm. Irvin,

Robt. Snodgrass, Aaron Jenkins, Jno Robinson, Jam's Steuart

[James Stewart], Robt. Jackson, Hugh Lyle, Wm. Boggs.

Chain Carrier: John Murphy, Jun'r & Marmeduke Devenport [Davenport].

Surveyor: Richard Rigg.

20 Mar 1775 -- Deed Book 3, pages 206-7: Robert Snodgrass & Susannah

his wife of Berkeley Co., VA, to Daniel Kennedy of the same county...

sum of 5 shillings... grant... part of a tract of land lying...in

Berkeley County in Virginia and is part of a tract containing

300 acres was granted to Robert Snodgrass by a patent bearing date

19 Aug 1774 beginning for the said granted and demised premises at

a marked white oak in the old original line S 39 W 163 poles to a

marked white oak corner to the Old Tract then N 51 W 147 poles to a

place near a marked poplar on the side of Elk Hill then N 39 E 163

to a corner Chestnut Poplar and white oak then S 51 E 147 poles to

the beginning containing 150 acres more or less... paying the

rent of one peppercorn on the twenty Ninth day of September only if

the same be lawfully demanded ...

Robert Snodgrass

Susannah (her mark) Snodgrass

Witnesses: Abraham Devenport & William Erwin

Recorded 21 Mar 1775

21 Mar 1775 -- Deed Book 3, page 207: <Identical deed with the above,

only the price is 100 pounds current money, and there is no rent,

i.e. the above is the "lease" & this is the "release".>

21 Mar 1775 -- Deed Book 3, page 209: Robert Snodgrass of Berkeley

County, VA, to Abraham Devenport of the same place... 250 pounds

Penn'a Currency... tract lying and being in said county on the north

side of Back Creek being part of a tract of land granted by Pattent

unto Robert and Joseph Snodgrass bearing date 3 Sep 1766 and now

sold and conveyed by Robert Snodgrass to Abraham Devenport by deeds

of lease and release Beginning at a Double Poplar on the so. Bank of

Back Creek and running thence N 35 W 69 poles to a corner Spanish Oak

in John Kennedys line on a Pine Hill thence N 55 E 188 poles to a white

oak thence SE 172 poles to a corner white oak on the north side of

Back Creek thence S 41 30 W 77 poles [vss - this bit seems wrong!]

to a black ash sapling a sycamore bushand a forked burch standing on

a small island in Back Creek thence with the meanders of said creek

up to the beginning containing 185 acres more or less ... in witness

thereof Robert Snodgrass and Susannah his wife have hereunto set

their hands & seals the day & year first above written

Robert Snodgrass

Susannah (her mark) Snodgrass

witnesses: Daniel Kennedy & John (his mark) Snodgrass

Recorded 21 Mar 1775.

21 Mar 1775 -- Deed Book 3, pages 212-214: Robert Snodgrass of Berkeley

Co. & Colony of Virginia to Abraham Devenport of the same place...400

pounds Pennsylvania currency...sold unto Abraham Devenport a certain

tract of land lying...in said county on the north side of Back Creek

being part of a tractof land granted by pattent unto said Robert

Snodgrass bearing date 3 Mar 1774...by deeds of lease and release

Beginning at a bounded Spanish Oak on the top of a pine hill Robert

Snodgrass's corner in John Kennedy's line then along a line of the

said land Reversed? N 35 W 130 poles to a Black Oak among rocks on

the south side of the one spring Run then N 86 E 54 poles to three

pines corner to a late survey made by John Murphey then with a line

of the same S 85 E 78 poles to another pine corner of said survey

then N 85 E 4 poles to another survey of said Murphey's and the

course continued 91 poles further to 2 white Oaks Robert Snodgrass's

Corner then with a line of the same S 55 W 188 poles to the

beginning containing 77 acres...yielding and paying therefore the

yearly rent of one peppercorn on the feast of Saint Michael the

Archangel only if the same shall be lawfully demanded...

Robert Snodgrass

Susanah (her mark) Snodgrass

Witnesses:s Daniel Kennedy & John F. (his mark) Snodgrass

Recorded 21 Mar 1775

21 Mar 1775 -- Minute Book 2, page 354: Indentures of Lease and

Release from Robert Snodgrass and Susannah his wife to Daniel

Kennedy was acknowledged by the said Robert and Susannah Parties

thereto she being first privily examined as the law directs and

ordered to be recorded.

21 Mar 1775 -- Minute Book 2, page 355: Indentures of Lease and

Release from Robert Snodgrass and Susannah his wife to Abraham

Devenport was acknowledged by the said Robert and Susannah Parties

thereto she being first privily examined as the law directs and

ordered to be recorded.

21 Mar 1775 -- Minute Book 2, page 360:

Robert Snodgrass is appointed Overseer of the Road from Watkins Ferry

Road to Back Creek. Ordered that the usual Tithables work thereon

under him.

24 Mar 1775 -- Will Book 1, pages 41-2: Will of Martha Glenn

(James's wife), dated 24 Mar 1775, proved 15 Aug 1775, mentions

daughter Margaret Snodgrass. <we need this one>

10 Apr 1775 -- Minute Book 2, page 368: John Snodgrass is appointed

overseer of the Road from John Lyle's to the Warm Spring Road at the

mouth of Browns lane. Ordered that the usual Tithables work thereon

under him.

1776 -- Virginia Magazine of Hist.: vol. 18, page 259:

Petition of Dissenters of Tuscarora Congregation, &c., Berkeley

County, 1776. Signers include: Jno. Snodgrass Sen'r.;

Jno. Snodgrass Jun'r.; William Snodgrass <The petition asks the

people no longer be required by law to support the established

church.>

21 Apr 1778 -- Minute Book 3, page 84: William Blair Plt. against

David Snodgrass Deft. Suit continued until the next court.

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To Do: Minute Book 3

Hunter vs. Snodgrass, page 109

Oldham vs. Snodgrass, page 109

Snodgrass vs. Johnson, page 138

Snodgrass, overseer of road, page 180

Order...Snodgrass estate, page 180

Short vs. Snodgrass, page 194

Hunter vs. Snodgrass, page 199

Oldham vs. Snodgrass, page 200

Blair vs. Snodgrass, page 217

Snodgrass vs. Johnson, page 225

Short vs. Snodgrass, page 319

Mitchell vs. Snodgrass, page 334

Snodgrass to McCar__, bill of sale, page 344

Mitchell vs. Snodgrass, page 358

Snodgrass to Cole, page 366

Mitchell vs. Snodgrass, page 380

Mitchell vs. Snodgrass, page 417

Snodgrass, recognizance, page 436

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22 Sep 1778 -- Deed Book 5, page 124: David Snodgrass & Margaret his

wife to John McLean ... whereas David Snodgrass & Margaret his wife

by the name of David Snodgrass & Margaret his wife of the parish of

Norborne County of Frederick and Colony of Virginia did by Indentures

of Lease and Release bearing date the 6th and 7th day of May 1771

grant...to the said John McLean by the name of John McLean of the

Parish County and Colony aforesaid...a tract of land containing

235 acres...situated near the North Mountain on Tuscororo Run one

of the drains of Apperson Cr. that part of Frederick County which

is now Berkeley and whereas...said 235 acres of land was improperly

described in the said indentures of lease & release Now this

Indenture Witnesseth that the said David Snodgrass & Margaret his

wife for the causes above mentioned and in consideration of the sum

of 5 shillings current money of Virginia...grant... the

tract if 235 acres of land.. beginning <deed too faint to read well>

David Snodgrass

Margaret (her mark) Snodgrass

witnesses: Moses Hunter, Wm. Patterson, John Millan [or Miller ?].

Whereas Margaret Snodgrass could not conveniently travel to court,

some justices of the court went to her to question her as to whether

she signed the deed without constraint.

Recorded 17 Nov 1778.

16 Mar 1779 -- Deed Book 5, page 186: Robert Snodgrass & Susannah

his wife of Berkeley Co., VA, to Christopher Cole of the same...51

pounds...sold... a certain part of land granted by patent unto

Capt. Van Swearingen bearing date 10 Oct 1764 situate in said

county on Back Creek and now sold & conveyed by Robt. Snodgrass

unto the said Cole...Beginning at two pines on a hill then N 50

E 68 poles to 3 young white oaks then N 20 E 98 poles to a white oak

but now a hickory stake then N 70 W 25 poles to two pines on the East

side of Back Creek then up sd. creek S 49 1/2 W 126 poles to two

pines on a stoney hill near said Creek then S 25 1/2 E 81 poles to

the beginning, containing 51 acres of land more or less...

Robert Snodgrass

Jane <sic> (her mark) Snodgrass

Witnesses: James Newkirk & Thomas Harkley

Recorded 16 Mar 1780.

[vss - see 1771 Frederick Co VA will of John Fletcher, witnessed

by Charles Snodgrass, Morgan Morgan, John Harkley, and

Hugh Harkley (or Harheleay ???)]

16 Nov 1779 -- Deed Book 5, page 394: Robert Snodgrass & Susannah

his wife to John Moore ... 10 pounds current money...on the west side

of Back Creek and granted by Patent unto Robert Snodgrass ...

3 Mar 1774 ...

16 Nov 1779 -- Court Order Book #4, page 88: John Snodgrass

personally appeared in court together with Robert Snodgrass and

John Parke his security and acknowledged John Snodgrass indebted

to Thomas Jefferson, Esq., of Va. in the sum of five thousand

pounds. Bond entered into.

7 Jun 1781 -- Sarah Snodgrass married Wm. Eaken, by Hugh Vance

(no marriage bond).

(29 Sep 1781)- Deed Book 5, page 345: Robt. Snodgrass from

Van Swearingen, L. of R., real estate.

Recorded 29 Sep 1781.

12 Feb 1782 -- Elizabeth Snodgrass married Thomas Duncan,

by Hugh Vance (no m. bond)

12 Feb 1782 -- Katherine Snodgrass married Wallace Wm. Reed,

by Hugh Vance (no m. bond)

27 Nov 1782 -- Land Tax Book, List A:

John Snodgrass Jun'r -- 235 acres

John Snodgrass -- 304 acres

Robert Snodgrass -- 183 & 150 & 163 acres.

26 Feb 1783 -- Court Order Book 5, page 63: At a Court held for

Berkeley County on Wednesday the 26th day of February 1783.

PRESENT: James McAlister, James Nourse, Moses Hunter,

James Wilson, John Davenport: GENTLEMEN JUSTICES

"Upon the petition of John Snodgrass, Jun'r, Son of

John Snodgrass, Sen'r, It is ordered that he be exempt from paying

County Levy."

4 Aug 1784 -- Deed Book 6, page 280: John Snodgrass Jun'r and Mary

his wife to Wm. Shaw, all of Berkeley Co., WV...sum of 5 shillings...

all that parcel...of land containing 235 acres of land...lying...near

the north mountain on Tuscarara Run one of the drains of Opequon in

the county aforesaid the same being part of two tracts the one being

part of a tract of land of 1650 acres granted to George Robinson and

John Petite by patent bearing date 12 Nov 1735 being formerly in the

possession of Richard Beeson Sen'r by virtue of a deed of conveyance

of lease and release from the said Robinson and Patent and Ann his

wife dated 29 Sep 1737 as may appear and now in possession of Benjamin

Beeson by deed of conveyance of lease and release from the said

Richard Beeson Senr bearing date 6 Jun 1743 may appear and now in

possession of Andrew Paul by deed of Conveyance of Lease and Release

from the said Benjamin Beeson bearing date 11 Sep 1752 and in the

possession of David and John Snodgrass jointly by deed of conveyance

of lease and release from said Paul and Ann his wife bearing date

29 Jun 1757 as may appear and now in the possession of John Snodgrass

Jun'r by deed of conveyance from David Snodgrass and Margaret his

wife bearing date 1 Apr 1769 also the other tract being part of a

tract of 201 acres as granted jointly to David and John Snodgrass

out of the Proprietary Office of the Northern Neck bearing date

25 Aug 1766 the bound? including said bargain or 235 acres of land

more or less...

Recorded 17 Aug 1784.

1785 -- Land Tax Book, First Battalion:

John Snodgrass -- 304 acres, price 8/11 per acre,

value 135.10.8, tax 1.7.1 3/4.

Robert Snodgrass -- 183 acres & 150 acres & 163 acres,

value 121.6.8, tax 1.4.3

1/2.

27 Jan 1785 -- Will Book 2, pages 270-271:

Will of Hugh Miller, Senior.

IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN, I Hugh Miller, Sen'r of Berkeley County

Common Wealth of Virginia and Parish of Norbourne being at

preseant Though weak in Body yet in perfect mind and memory and

Calling to mind the uncertainty of this Mortall life and that it is

appointed for all men once to die and after death to come to

Judgement do make and ordain this my last will and Testament in

manner following: first and Principally I recommend my Soul to

Almighty God my Creator who gave it me and my Body to the Earth

from whence it was taken to be buried in a Christian like manner

at the discretion of my executors hereafter mentioned and as for

such Worldly goods and chattels as it hath please God to bless me

with in this life I leave and bequeath as follows

IMPRIMIS I will that all my just debts and funeral charges be

fully paid and satisfied.

ITEM I leave and bequeath unto my grandson James Miller the

Sum of Five Shillings currency his father John Miller my son having

already got what I allotted him of my estate in land and other ways

ITEM I give and bequeath unto my grandson Jno Sharp Jr. Five

Shillings his father that was married to my daughter Jean Miller

having rec'd what I allowed him of my estate heretofore.

ITEM I give and bequeath to my daughter Jennet Hammersly Five

Shillings she having already rec'd what I allow her of my Estate.

ITEM I give and bequeath to my son Hugh Miller Five Shillings he

having already rec'd what I allotted him of my estate in land and

other ways

ITEM I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Snodgrass Five

Shillings she having already rec'd what I allotted her of my Estate

ITEM I give & bequeath to my loving wife Elinor Miller all and

every of my money goods and chattels cash and credits after my

aforesaid debts and legacies are paid to be to her my said loving

wife Elinor Miller her heirs or assigns to her or their proper use

forever: AND LASTLY I do make ordain constitute and appoint my

loving wife aforesaid Elinor Miller in conjunction with John McLean

of the County and Common Wealth aforesaid to execute this my last

will and testament revoking and making void all and every former will

legacy or grant heretofore by me willed or bequeath'd and do ratify

and confirm this and no other to be my last will and testament and

the above persons my only executors -- IN WITNESS whereof I have

hereunto set my hand and Seal this Twenty Seventh day of January

one thousand seven hundred and eighty five

Hugh (x) Miller

Signed Sealed & acknowledged by the said Hugh Miller as his last

will and testament in presence of us who in his presence and in the

presence of each other subscribed our names:

Queinten Bailey, William Eakin, William Show [Shaw ?]

At a Court held for Berkeley County the 6th day of December 1794

This last will and testament of Hugh Miller deceased was proven by

the oath of William Shaw one of the witnesses thereto and ordered

to be recorded Eleanor Miller the Executrix therein named having

complied with the law Certificate is granted her for obtaining a

probate thereof in due form of law, giving Security, the said

Jno McLean refusing to take upon himself the burthen of the

execution thereof.

21 Apr 1785 -- Deed Book 6, page 382: Robert Snodgrass & Susannah

his wife of Berkeley Co., VA, to George Chapman...tract of land part

of a greater tract of land granted to the said Robert Snodgrass by

Thomas & William Shepherd and Van Swearingen ...

2 Jan 1786 -- Ann Snodgrass married Joseph Evans, by Hugh Vance

(no marriage bond)

10 Jan 1786 -- Will Book 1, pages 476, 491:

In the Name of God Amen 10 Jan 1786 I John Snodgrass of the

County of Berkeley and commonwealth of Virginia being in a poor state

of health at present but of sound mind memory and judgment thanks be

to God therefore calling to mind the mortality of my body and the

uncertainty of this present life and that it is appointed for all men

once to die do make this my last will and Testament in manner and form

following principally and first of all I Recommend my Soul unto the

hands of Almighty God my Body I Recommend to the Earth to be buried in

a decent Christian manner at the discretion of my Executors nothing

doubting but at the General Resurrection I shall Receive the same by

the mighty Power of God and as to such Worldly estate wherewith it has

pleased God to bless me in this life I give and bequeath (after my just

Debts and funeral Charges are all paid off) and Divide my estate as

followeth I give and bequeath unto my three sons William Benjamin and

James Snodgrass the whole of all the Plantation I now live on in

Tuscarora Run in the County aforesaid to be equally divided between

them to be divided as followeth to wit with Two lines to run parallel

with the line between Frederick Heffners Plantation and mine the

aforesaid Division lines to extend from Col. Pendletons line &

intersect the line above the meadow called the mountain Meadow the

part adjoining Frederick Heffners lands on both sides of Tuscarora to

be my son William Snodgrass part the other two shares to fall to my

two sons Benjamin Snodgrass and James Snodgrass to be determined by lot

where the share of which the Mansion House stands shall be if the cannot

agree otherwise the above mentioned land with all the appurtenances

thereto belonging to be by them their Heirs and assigns possessed and

enjoyed seperately forever but is my Will and pleasure further that if

my son William doth loose the house he now lives in by the above said

Division that all the Building on the premises shall be valued by men

that whosoever of my other sons the do fall unto shall assist him in

Building Equivalent to the value thereof or pay him the third of the

value thereof as he shall chose I give and bequeath to my son John

Snodgrass all my wearing apparel my Bed and furniture and I allow my

other three sons William Benjamin and James Snodgrass to pay to him

my said son John Snodgrass the sum of three pounds apeace yearly and

every year during his natural life which sum of nine pounds is to be

for his yearly support while he lives and likewise to keep for him a

Horse for him to Ride on I give and bequeath to my Daughter Elizabeth

wife of Samuel Kennedy the sum of Twenty Shillings she having before

Received all that I allowed her I give and bequeath to my daughter

Catharine Snodgrass one Horse worth fifteen pounds Currency likewise

her Saddle and bridle a Bed and Bed clothes Two Cows one Calf five Sheep

nevertheless but if she my said Daughter Catharine Marry before my Decease

my will is that the Legacy shall be and as I intend at that time to give

her what I allow for her portion and she shall be entitled to no more than

Twenty Shillings equal with her other sisters after my Decease I give and

bequeath to my Daughter Sarah wife of William Eakin the Sum of Twenty

Shillings the Remainder of my personal Estate I allow to be Equally divided

between my sons John Benjamin and James Snodgrass and I do hereby make

Constitute and appoint my Two Sons Wm. and Benjamin Snodgrass together

with Samuel Kennedy to execute this my last Will and Testament and I do

hereby disallow Revoke and utterly disannull all former Wills Legacies or

Executors by me made and do Ratify and confirm this and no other to be my

last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and

seal the day and year first above written.

John (his mark) Snodgrass

Signed sealed published and Declared by the said John Snodgrass to

be his last will and Testament in presence of us

William Glenn Mary Reany [Rainey ?] and John McClean

At a court held for Berkeley County the 19th day of February 1788

This last will and Testament of John Snodgrass deceased was presented

in Court by Samuel Kennedy William Snodgrass and Benjamin Snodgrass the

Executors therein named who made oath thereto according to Law and the same

being proved by the oaths William Glenn Mary Reany and John McClean witnesses

thereto and ordered to be Recorded and on the motion of the said Executors who

entered into Bond with William Glenn and John Kennedy their Securities in the

Penalty of five hundred pounds conditioned for the true performance of the

administration of the said Estate certificate is granted them for attaining

a probate thereof in Due form of Law

{Cemetery stones for son William, b. ca. 1751, and son James, b. ca. 1761,

would indicate that this John Sr. was born by 1730. Since his son John Jr.

was buying land in 1757 (together with David Snodgrass, son of William), that

would push John Sr's birthdate back probably to 1715 or earlier.}

1787 -- Tithables, List A:

Benjamin Snodgrass -- John Snodgrass charged with tax

James Snodgrass -- John Snodgrass charged with tax

John Snodgrass -- self, 8 horses, 12 cattle

Robert Snodgrass -- self, 1 white m 16-21, 1 black 16+, 2 black 0-16, 5

horses, 9 cattle

William Snodgrass -- self, 4 horses, 7 cattle

1787 -- Tax List: James Snodgrass, 4 horses, 4 cattle

{this needs to be checked out, as I do not know the source}

1787 -- Land Tax Book, List A:

John Snodgrass, 304 acres, rate of land/acre 8/11; value of land 135.10.8; tax 2.0.8.

Robert Snodgrass, 183 & 130 & 163 acres of land, value of land 121.6.8, tax 1.3.3/4

7 Feb 1787 -- Sarah Snodgrass married Paul Verdier, by HughVance (no marriage bond)

1788 -- Land Tax Book, First Battalion:

Robert Snodgrass -- 183 acres, 6/3 per acre, value 57.3.9, taxes 0.17.2

Stephen Snodgrass -- 150 acres at 5/5 per acre & 163 acres at 2/8 per acre,

value 62.7.2, taxes 0.18.8 1/2.

John Snodgrass Esq'r -- 304 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 135.11.0,

tax 2.0.7 3/4.

9 Apr 1788 -- Will Book 1, page 480: An Inventory of the personal Estate of John

Snodgrass late of Berkeley County Deceased taken by us the Subscribers the 9th of April 1788.

one peyed CowL 3. 4.0

one Black Ditto3. 4.0

one black & white Ditto 3.15.0

one pey'd Heiffer 1.16.0

one Bull 3. 0.0

one Pey'd Cow 2.15.0

One Peyed Heiffer 1.16.0

one Pey'd Brinnelled Cow 3. 0.0

One Peyed Bullock 1.16.0

one year old Bull 0.18.0

one waggen stretchers & head? chain 12. 0.0

plow with iron Double trees chain 2. 0.0

ditto with old Irons and one Clevis0.16.0

Grindstone with Iron hangings 0. 6.8

Log chain 10 weavers Loom 15s 1. 5.0

three old reeds 3s old Ditto 2s 0. 5.0

one Chest 9s one wool wheel 10s 0.19.0

one Dough chest0. 5.0

one bed and Bedstead and Bed Clothes 7.10.0

one ditto with ditto 5.10.0

one old over Table 0.12.0

one Looking Glass 0. 6.0

one large Iron pot and hooks 0.16.0

26 acres wheat in the ground 26. 0.0

dresser furniture 1.10.0

20 Swine 12. 0.0

1 Gray Horse 6. 0.0

one Dark Bay Ditto 7. 0.0

1 bright Bay Do. scar on his side 9. 0.0

one brown Mare11. 0.0

1 young Bay horse bald face 10. 0.0

one old Bay mare 6. 0.0

one brown horse Colt 8. 0.0

19 sheep and five lambs 8. 0.0

3 Calves 0.18.0

2 small pots 0. 8.0

Dutch over or stew pan 0. 8.0

16 Bushels of Wheat 2.11.0

Bacon3.15.0

4 collars <apparently horse collars> 0.14.0

4 pair chains, 2 backbands 1. 0.0

4 pair harness 0.10.0

2 old bridles & old backband 0. 5.0

one Saddle 1. 4.0

Pot Rack 0. 5.0

5 old chains 0. 5.0

old Shovel 0. 1.6

Cheek Reel 0. 4.0

Inventory of Rye 5. 5.0

James Miller John McClean and John Boyd.

At a Court held for Berkeley County the 15th day of April 1788.

This Inventory and appraisment of the Estate of John Snodgrass deceased was Returned

and ordered to be Recorded.

16 Jun 1788 -- Will Book 1, page 491: An additional Inventory of the Personal Estate of

John Snodgrass, late of Berkeley County Deceased taken by us the 16th June 1788.

seven small pigs 10s 6p 4 geese 6s 0.16.6

15 3/4 Bushels Rye 40s one Pickling Tub 3s 2. 3.0

Ten and a half yards Thick Woolen Cloth 3.10.0

Flax 6s 6p one wool wheel 5s

two old vessels Cooper Ware 4s 0.15.6

1 1/2 Bushels Salt 9s 3 Bee Boxes 2s 0.11.0

Some Wool 2s 6p Potatoes 4s

3 old corn hoes 5s 0.11.6

Two Chopping axes 8s one matlock 4s 6p 0.12.6

one Feather Bed and bed Clothes 7.10.0

Two Coats & Two Jacketts 3. 0.0

one pair Trousers & Stockings 0. 6.8

one old auger & hand saw 0. 3.0

Two Earthen Jarrs and Wooden Bowl 0. 4.0

One Stone Jug Pail Stranes0. 3.0

8 Bushels Wheet 25s 6p frying pan 3s1. 8.6

upper and soal <sole> leather 0. 8.0

Leather for seven pair shoes 1. 8.0

old Bible Confession of Faith 0. 4.6

Harvies Meditations 0. 2.6

Vincens Catechism 2s Wilsons 2s 0. 4.0

Gospel Sonneets 0. 2.6

one Jackett pattens Thick Cloth 0. 8.0

Do for a Coat 1.10.0

Wool Sheers and Steel 0. 3.6

old Churn Iron Wedge 3s Dung fork 3s0. 6.0

Straw Borand? Knife and old barrel 0. 6.0

Two and a half Bushels Flax seed 0. 8.0

Two Flat Irons 5s 6p

woolen Reed & Geers 9s 0.14.6

Cornre Hackle 5s 2 Scythes &

2 set hangings 9s 6p 0.14.x

Spinning Wheel 10s two hand Towels 3s 0.13.0

Two old Sickles 2s four Cider Barrels 13s 0.15.0

Eight xxx 22s old bed bed stead and Rope 5s 1. 7.0

half Bush 9p 0. 0.9

Cash 3. 9.x

Due to the Estate

Thomas Senr L 2.4.4 1/2 John Boyd 6s 2.10.4 1/2

Quenten Bailey 4s 9 1/2 James Thompson 3s 5p 0. 8.2 1/2

Jeremiah Bishop 6s 8p Benj'n Snodgrass 8s 0.14.8

William Snodgrass 12s 3p Robert Eakin 10s 0.14.8

Alexander Buchannan 8s John Campbell 8s 0.16.0

James Miller John McClean John Boyer

At a Court held for Berkeley County the 17th Day of June 1788 This Inventory and

appraisment of Robert<sic> Snodgrass Deceased was Returned and ordered to be

Recorded. [vss - this is really appraisment of John Snodgrass dec'd]

1789 -- Land Tax Book, First Battalion:

William Snodgrass -- 102 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 45.9.6, tax 0.6.6 1/2.

Benjamin Snodgrass -- 101 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 45.0.7, tax 0.6.6.

James Snodgrass -- 101 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 45.0.7,tax 0.6.6.

12 Mar 1789 -- Catherine Snodgrass married John Reney [Rainey ?], by Hugh Vance

(no marriage bond).

19 Mar 1789 -- Stephen Snodgrass married ElizabethVarder<Verdier>, by Hugh Vance

(no marriage bond).

1790 -- Land Tax Book:

William Snodgrass -- 152 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 67/13/4, tax 0.5.1

James Snodgrass -- 151 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 68.2.3, tax 0.5.1 1/2.

Robert Snodgrass -- 171 acres, price 6/3 per acre, value 53.8.9, tax 0.4.0.

Stephen Snodgrass -- 150 arcre, price 5/5 per acre, & 163 acres, price 2/8 per

acre, value 62.7.2, tax 0.4.8 1/2.

(21 Sep 1790) Deed Book 9, page 371: Robt. Snodgrass from Geo. Chapman et ux, deed,

real estate. Recorded 21 Sep 1790.

21 Dec 1790 -- The Virginia Genealogist, vol. 4, page 60 -- Berkeley County, WV,

guardians bonds:

21 Dec 1790 -- Stephen Snodgrass, guardian of Jane Verdier, orphan of James Verdier.

Bond for 500 pounds. Security: James (his mark) Snodgrass.

1791 -- Land Tax Book:

James Snodgrass -- 151 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 67.14.9, tax 0.5.1.

William Snodgrass -- 152 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 68.3.8, tax 0.5.4 1/4.

Robert Snodgrass -- 171 acres, price 6/3 per acre, value 53.8.9, tax 0.4.0.

Stephen Snodgrass -- 150 acres, price 5/5 per acre, & 168 acres, price 2/8 per

acre, value 62.7.2, tax 4.8 1/2.

1792 -- Land Tax Book, First Battallion:

William Snodgrass -- 175 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 78.0.5, tax 0.5.10 1/2.

James Snodgrass -- 158 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 78.8.10, tax 0.5.10 1/2.

Stephen Snodgrass -- 150 acres, price 5/5 per acre, & 160 acres, price 2/8 per

acre, value 62.7.2, tax 0.4.9.

Robert Snodgrass -- 171 acres, price 6/3 per acre, value 53.8.9, tax 0.4.0.

27 Feb 1792 -- Northern Neck Grants, Book V, page 412: Henry Lee Esquire Governor of the

Commonwealth of Virginia To all whom these presents shall come Greeting Know ye that by

virtue of a warrant issued from the last Lord Proprietors office of the Northern Neck

and in consideration of the ancient composition of five shillings sterling paid [by]

John Snodgrass into the Treasury of this Commonwealth, there is granted by the said

Commonwealth unto the said John Snodgrass, a certain tract or parcel of land containing

34 acres by survey bearing date the 4th day of May 1767, lying and being in the County of

Frederick bounded by the lines of David Crockett, John Glend <sic> [Glenn], William

Patterson and his own lines on the drains of Opeckon and Beginning at a corner black oak

to Crocketts 400 acre patent, extending thence along the patent line, N 50 W 86 poles

to Snodgrass's corner white oak and spanish oak in Crocketts line, thence with Snodgrass's

line N 32 E 17 poles to Glends corner spanish oak, thence with his line S 56 E 100 poles

to Pattersons & Glends corner white oak on a level, thence with Pattersons line

S 35 W 200 poles to his corner chesnut tree, thence with his line N 50 W 25 poles

Crocketts, Pattersons & Thomas Akins corner hickory, finally with Crocketts line

N 40 E 168 poles to the beginning...

1793 -- Land Tax Book, First Battallion:

William Snodgrass -- 175 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 178.0.5, tax 0.3.4.

Robert Snodgrass -- 171 acres, price 6/3 per acre, & 40 acres, price 3/7 per acre,

value 60.12.1, tax 0.3.0.

Stephen Snodgrass -- 150 acres, price 5/5 per acre, & 160 acres, price 2/8 per

acre, value 62.7.2, tax 0.3.1.

15 Nov 1793 -- Deed Book 11, page 450: Samuel Kennady [Kennedy] and Elizabeth his wife,

William Snodgrass and Sarah his wife, John Rainey and Katherine his wife, William Eakin

and Sarah his wife, John Snodgrass and James Snodgrass, of the first part and Samuel

Christy and Robert his son of the second part, all of Berkeley Co., VA, in consideration

of 150 pounds, Pennsylvania currency, to the aforesaid Samuel Kennedy and Elizabeth his

wife Wm. Snotgrass etc. Legatees and heirs of Benjamin Snodgrass, deceased in hand paid

by the said Samuel Christy and Robert Christy his son... do grant and convey a tract of

land situate and lying near the North Mountain on Tuscarora one of the drains of the

Opeckon, said tract of 92 1/2 acres being 5/6ths of the lands of which Benjamin Snodgrass

deceased died seized and possessed, and to him devised by the last will and testament

of his father, John Snodgrass, dec'd and bounded as follows (viz) Beginning at two white

oaks on the west side of Applepie Ridge corner to Hoffman, thence with Hoffmans line

N 40 1/2 W 36 poles crossing the Tuscarora to a black oak stump as the bottom corner to

s'd Hoffman with his line N 47 1/2 W 34 poles to a post in a level clay bottom corner to

said Hoffman thence N 45 1/2 E 20.3 poles to a post corner to John Rainey with his line

N 51 1/2 W 88.8 poles to a post in John Bishops line corner to John Rainey thence with

Bishops line S 44 W 8?8.3 poles to a post in said Bishops line thence leaving said Bishops

line S 53 E 256 poles crossing Tuscarora to William Glenns line 6 poles from the caning

locust ___ on the west side of a ridge thence with Glenns line N 27 E 99 poles to a

young leaning chesnut in an old chesnut top corner to said Glenn thence S 89 1/2 W 84

poles crosing a ridge to the beginning containing 92 1/2 acres more or less...

Witnesses: Signed:

William Glenn Samuel Kennedy

James Miller William Snodgrass

Isaac Miller John Raney?

Tho's McLean William Eakin

Elizabeth (x) Kennedy

Sarah (x) Snodgrass

Katherine (x) Rainey

John (x) Snodgrass

Recorded 21 Jul 1794 James (x) Snodgrass

15 Nov 1793 -- Deed Book 11, page 452: James Snodgrass sold to Samuel Christy and Robert

Christy his son, all of Berkeley Co., VA... 200 pounds currency of Pennsylvania ... a tract

of land to him demised by the last will and testament of John Snodgrass, dec'd,

lying ... near the North Mountain on Tuscarora one branch of Opeckon in Berkeley Co., VA,

and bounded as followeth (viz) Beginning at 2 white oaks in John Bishops line near a post

and white oak stump corner to said Bishop and William Snotgrass thence with said

Snotgrases line S 53 E 359 poles crossing Tuscoraro and 2 ridges to a small white oak

hickory and gum in James Wrights line thence with his line N 31.20 E 35 poles to a white

oak in said Wrights field corner to William Glenn thence with Glenns line N 59 1/2 W 99

poles crossing a ridge to a small leaning locust on the west side of said ridge corner

to said Glenn thence with his line N 27 E 6 poles leaving said line thence N 53 W 256

poles crossing Tuscarora to a post in John Bishops line corner to the lands of the heirs

of Benjamin Snotgrass deceased thence with Bishops line S 44 W 24 poles to the Beginning

containing 55 1/2 acres...

witnesses: William Glenn, James Miller, Isaac Miller, Thomas

McLean.

Recorded 21 Jan 1794.

15 Nov 1793 -- Deed Book 11, page 453: James Snodgrass to William Snodgrass, both of

Berkeley Co., VA...150 pounds current money of Virginia...a tract of land being a part

of that tract of land to him demised by the last will and testament of John Snodgrass,

dec'd, & adjoining the lands of the said William Snodgrass and being situate near the

North Mountain upon Tuscarora one of the drains of Opeckon in Berkeley Co., VA, and

bounded as follows (viz) Beginning at a white oak stump on the S.E. side of a small

branch on a steep bank corner to William Snodgrass in John Bishops line thence with

his line N 31 1/2 E 25 poles to 2 white oaks in Bishops line near a post and white oak

stump corner to said Bishop and Christy thence with Christys line S 53 E 359 poles

crossing Tuscarora and 2 ridges to a small white oak hiccory and gum in James Wrights

line thence with his line S 31.20 W 24 poles to a small Crooked Chesnut corner to

William Snodgrass thence with his line N 53 W 335 poles to the Beginning containing

55 1/2 acres...

witnesses: William Glenn, James Miller, Isaac Miller, Thos.

McLean.

Recorded 21 Jan 1794.

1794 -- Land Tax Book, First Battallion:

William Snodgrass -- 175 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 78.0.5, tax 0.3.11.

Robert Snodgrass -- 171 acres, price 6/3 per acre, & 195 acres, price 2/8

per acre, value 70.2.4, tax 0.3.6.

Stephen Snodgrass -- 150 acres, price 5/5 per acre & 100 acres, price 2/8

per acre, value 62.7.2, tax 0.3.10.

19 Mar 1794 -- Deed Book 11, page 531: William Snodgrass and Sarah his wife to Frederick

Stip...26 pounds current money of Virginia...a parcel of land in Berkeley Co., VA, on

the waters of Tusquerora which said land was granted to John Snodgrass Sen'r by Henry

Lee, Esqr., Gov. of Va., by deed bearing date 27 Feb 1792, which said land was secured

to William Snodgrass by the last will and testament of the said John Snodgrass duly

proven and recorded in the county court of Berkeley beginning at a hiccory corner to

Thomas Eakins and James Wright thence N 34 E 83 poles to a black oak in William

Snodgrass's line thence S 53 E 21 poles to a hickory in James Wrights line thence

S 30 W 92 poles to a chesnut corner to James Wright thence N 34 W 25 poles

to the Beginning containing 12 1/2 acres and 1/10 acre.

witnesses: Jno. Boyd, John Bishop, Elijah Boyd.

Recorded 19 Mar 1794.

1 Oct 1794 -- Deed Book 11, page 678: John Reniey [Rainey] and Katherine his wife to

Samuel and Robert Christy, all of Berkeley Co., VA...60 pounds currency of

Virginia...tract of land granted to the said John Rainey & Katherine his wife

by the heirs of Benjamin Snodgrass deceased by deed bearing date 15 Nov 1793

containing 18 1/2 acres of land lying and being situate near the North

Mountain upon Tuscarora one of the drains of Opechon in Berkeley Co., VA, and

bounded as followeth (viz) Beginning at a white oak in Hoffmans line and a

small branch on the south side corner to Widow Miller thence with her line S

50 1/2 W 88.8 poles to a white oak stump corner to John Bishop with his line S

44 W 33.7 to a post near the corner of Bishops field thence leaving his line S

51 1/2 E 88.8 poles to a post in Hoffmans line thence with his line N 45 1/2 E

33.7 poles to the Beginning containing 18 1/2 acres of land...and the said

John Rainey by virtue of the above mentioned deed granted to him by Samuel

Kennedy and Elizabeth his wife William Snodgrass and Sarah his <wife> John

Snodgrass James Snodgrass & William Eakin heirs of Benjamin Snodgrass dec'd ...

witnesses: Thomas McCoy, John Robinson, James Millar. [Miller ?]

Recorded 28 Oct 1794.

1795 -- Land Tax Book:

William Snodgrass -- 175 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 78.0.5, tax 0.3.11.

23 Apr 1795 -- Mary Snodgrass married James Vardier [Verdier], by John Boyd

(no marriage bond).

(28 Apr 1795) Deed Book 12, page 100: Robt. Snodgrass from Abraham Adinger et ux,

deed, real estate.

Recorded 28 Apr 1795.

(21 Sep 1795) Deed Book 12, page 239: Stephen Snodgrass from Jno. Frank Sr., et ux,

deed, real estate.

Recorded 21 Sep 1795.

1797 -- Land Tax Book:

William Snodgrass -- 175 acres, price 8/11 per acre, value 78.0.0, tax 0.3.11.

Robert Snodgrass -- 171 acres, price 6/3 per acre, & 125 acres, price 9/8

per acre, value 70.2.4, tax 0.3.7.

Stephen Snodgrass -- 150 acres, price 5/5 per acre, & 100 acres,price

2/8 per acre, & 200 acres, price 2/8 per acre, & 120 acres, price

4/6 per acre, value 107.12.6, tax 0.5.6.

11 Mar 1797 -- Survey Book ??, page ??: Berkeley County. By virtue of a Land

Office Treasury Warrant No. 261 and dated 24 Feb 1794 I have surveyed for

Stephen Snodgrass ass'ee of Elisha Boyd a tract or parcel of land on the west

side of Back Creek and on the drains of Potomak bounded as follows To wit,

Beginning at a white oak sapling corner to Adam Sippart [Lippart] and Riley

thence with the said Sipparts line N 73 1/2 W 144 poles to a forked chesnut oak

corner to a tract of land purchased of Jno. Frank by the said Snodgrass and in

Matthias Ingles line thence with the same S 66 1/2 ___ 105 poles to a double

white oak near a marked sassafras and a white oak sapling marked IW said to be

corner to said ___ thence E 41 poles to the beginning ... 5 acres & 1 rod of land.

Surveyed 11 Mar 1791 by Evan Shelby; surveyed & recorded, David Hunter.

chain carriers: Robert Snodgrass & Joseph Woolam.

11 Aug 1797 -- Survey Book ??, page 129: Berkeley County. By virtue of a

Land Office Treasury Warrant No. 261 and Dated the 24th day of February 1794 I

have surveyed for Stephen Snodgrass (assignee of Elisha Boyd) a certain tract

or parcel of Land on Ambersons Branch a drain of Potomak in the said county of

Berkeley and bounded as follows To Wit Beginning at a white oak and 2 chesnut

oaks corner to the land purchased by the said Stephen of John Franck thence

with a line of the same S 71 E 161 poles to a small black oak on ridge

corner to Adam Lippart about 1 pole to the south of a marked chesnut oak and a

pine with sundry sellers cut thereon then N 22 E 159 poles to a pine on the NW

side of a hill N 49 E 10 poles to a pine on the point of a hill corner to Joseph

Foreman and in John Mitters [? Miller ?] line then with the same N 81 W 154 poles

to a white oak on the east side of a drain near the foot of a hill marked ...

S then N 20 E 31 poles to a gum in John Millers line near a marked maple then with

the same N 30 W 60 poles crossed Ambersons Branch the same course continues

45 poles to a black oak on the top of a ridge N 80 W 70 poles to a double chesnut

oak and a lion? growing from the roots thereof then S 79 W 40 poles to a large

chesnut and a large white oak on a hill corner to William Harmison thence with

his lines S 4 E 114 poles to a large white oak S 87 E 15 poles to 3 white oak

saplings standing in a triangular form in the center of which stood a large black oak

corner to the said Harmison then S 1 1/2 W 102 poles crossing the s'd Branch the

same course continues 38 poles to a white oak supposed to be near the place of

another of Harmisons corners then S 86 1/2 W 15 poles crossed the said Branch

course continues 8 poles to a red oak on the east side of a hill in the said Harmisons

line and about one pole above Frederic Means corner white oak then with the said

Means lines S 2 W 38 poles crossed said Branch same course continues 83 poles to

2 red oak saplings marked thus S 1797 the place of said Means corner Then

N 89 1/2 W 20 poles crossed said Branch the same course continues 13 poles to

hickory grub the place of Means corner white oak near a white oak marked S on

the east side of a hill then S 3 W 28 poles crossed said Branch the course continues

101 poles to a white oak Then N 89 1/2 degrees W 29 poles crossed said branch the

same course continues 107 poles to a Spanish oak corner to said Means, Harmison,

and beginning corner to Palmers land then with the said Palmers line S 62 E

144 poles crossing the said branch to 2 red oak saplings and a chesnut sapling

corner to said Palmer and in Matthias Ingles line thence with the same N 21

1/4 E 36 poles to a gum corner to said Ingle then with another of Ingles lines

S 70 3/4 E 33 1/2 poles to a forked Chesnut Oak on the top of a stony ridge in

said Ingles line and corner to the said land purchased of said Frank and thence with

the same N 17 3/4 E 34 poles to the beginning containing 472 1/2 acres of land.

Surveyed 11 Aug 1797. <name of surveyor is illegible>

Joseph Woolam & Thomas Richardson, chain carriers.

Said Richardson was also pilot.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

< From here on, I am only giving the acreage of the land taxed.>

1798 -- Land Tax Book:

William Snodgrass -- 175 acres

Robt. Snodgrass -- 171 & 125 acres.

Stephen Snodgrass -- 150 & 120 & 300 & 111 acres.

1798 -- Sims Index: Stephen Snodgrass, 472 1/2 acres, Amberson Branch, Book 1, page 459.

10 Apr 1798 -- Priscilla Snodgrass married Edward Foreman, surety Wm. Snodgrass, by

Richard Swift, bond #1b97 (dated 9 Apr).

7 Jul 1798 -- William Snodgrass married Nancy [Ann] Fryatt, surety Robert Snodgrass, by

John Boyd, marriage bond #1b113.

23 Nov 1798 -- Survey Book ??, page 166: Berkeley County. By virtue of a Land Office

Treasury Warrant No. 261 dated 24 Feb 1794 I have surveyed for Stephen Snodgrass of said

county a tract of vacant land in said county of Berkeley and bounded as follows,

Beginning at 2 chesnut oaks on the west side of a stony hill corner to James Winning, and

supposed to be a corner to Van Swearingen, thence along a line of Winning S 5 E 76 poles to a

Spanish oak and chesnut oak in a valley corner to Douglas, thence along his lines S 7 W 49

poles to a chesnut oak and Spanish oak on the west side of a steep hill thence S 12 degrees

49 minutes E 82 poles to a large white oak in Charles Orrishs line and corner to Zachary Murry

[Murray ?] Thence along his line N 15 degrees 30 minutes W 106 poles to 2 chesnut oaks in the

line corner to said Swearingen, thence supposed to run with his line N 38 E 83 poles to the

beginning containing 19 acres and 38 poles.

Surveyed 23 Nov 1798 by John Turner.

chain carriers: Wallace Ried [Reed] & John Gibson.

----------------------

[vss - from CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT OF VIRGINIA;

by Lyman Chalkley; found on the internet at

http://www.rootsweb.com/~chalkley ...

Vol 2, pp 135:

Tate vs. Bedinger--O. S. 163; N. S. 57--Bill in Berkeley County, July, 1797, by

Magnus Tate, Jr., and Elizabeth, his wife, late Elizabeth Strode, widow of James Strode,

deceased. In 1794 Strode gave a tract to his son-in-law, Henry Bedinger, and made a deed

which it is sought to set aside as fraudulent. Henry was member of legislature in 1794.

Answer says in fall of 1794 Henry was informed of precipitate marriage of James Strode,

aged 68, to Miss Fryatt (now Mrs. Tate), aged 19. Copy of the deed.

James Strode's will of Berkeley County. Daughter, Susannah Magowan; land in Fleming

County, Kentucky. Grandson, James Magowan; daughter, Eleanor Shepherd; daughter, Rachel

Bedinger; sons, James, John (lands near Strode's Station in Kentucky); daughter, Anna,

lands in Ohio County; granddaughter, Eleanor Swearingen; granddaughter, Nancy Magowan;

daughter, Phebe Swearingen, deceased. Dated 20th February, 1795.

Recorded in Berkeley 28th April, 1795.

Nancy Snodgrass (formerly Nancy Fryatt), deposes in Berkeley County, 26th November,

1798. Elizabeth Tate is daughter of John Fryatt, of Berkeley. Nancy Snodgrass is sister

of Elizabeth.

Abraham Shepherd deposes that in December, 1794, James Strode married Elizabeth. He

had then living by his first wife, three daughters, Susannah, Eleanor, Rachel; and by a

second wife, two sons and a daughter. Susannah married James McGowan. Eleanor married

deponent. Rachel married Henry Bedinger. Children by second wife were small children, the

eldest about 7 years, the youngest about twenty months. James Strode died 7th March, 1795.

.... vss - end]

1799 -- Land Tax Book:

William Snodgrass -- 175 acres.

Stephen Snodgrass -- 150 acres & 120 acres & 300 acres & 111 acres

(Curreys) & new entry 472 1/2 acres.

Robert Snodgrass -- 171 acres & 125 acres, & 220 acres (of Beeson).

1799 -- Sims Index: Stephen Snodgrass, 30 acres, Back Creek, Book 1, page 227.

1799 -- Sims Index: Robert Snodgrass, 19 acres 38 perches, adj. James Winning,

Book 1, page 221.

(no dates) -- Deed Book 14, page 493: Snodgrass from Curry <deed book missing>

11 Apr 1799 -- Survey Book ??, page 176: Berkeley County. By virtue of a Land Office

Treasury Warrant No. 2318? dated 15 Nov 1797 granted to Joseph Crane ? and by him assigned

to John R. Hedges I have surveyed for Stephen Snodgrass ass'ee of said Hedges, a tract or

piece of land situate on the drains of Back Creek in said county of Berkeley Beginning at 2

white oaks corner to William Faris and Samuel Kennaday [Kennedy] thence with Kennadays line

N 57 degrees 30 minutes W 40 poles to a black oak on the east side of a ridge corner to

Robert Snodgrass thence with his line S 36 W 69 poles to 2 white oak on a stony part of

said ridge corner to William Faris finally with his line N 64 degrees 10 ? minutes E 82

poles to the Beginning containing 8 acres.

Surveyed 11 Apr 1799 by John Turner.

chain carriers: Henry Ledman & Thomas Thornberry.

[vss - I wonder abt "Faris" and "Crane" - a check of original handwriting might show these as

being Harris and Cain ...]

24 Sep 1799 -- Deed Book 15, page 529: Robert Snodgrass & Susannah his wife to

John Moore...whereas the said Susannah cannot conveniently travel to the court

of our said county of Berkeley to acknowledge the same...

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1800 -- Tax List, vol. 8, page 112:

Robert Snodgrass, Back Creek, 3 white m 21+, 5 horses, 2 slaves 12+, 2 slaves 16+

Stephen Snodgrass, Back Creek, 1 white male 21+, 4 horses, 1 slave 12, 1 slave 16+

William Snodgrass, Tuscarora, 1 white male 21+, 4 horses, no slaves

21 Apr 1800 -- Deed Book 16, page 42: Robert Snodgrass & Susannah his wife of Berkeley

Co., VA, to Frederick Shawer ...

17 Dec 1800 -- Survey Book ??, pages 198-9: Berkeley County.

By virtue of a Land Office Treasury Warrant no. 261 and dated 25 Feb 1794 I

have surveyed for Stephen Snodgrass a tract of vacant land situate on the drains of

Whites Branch and on the East Side of Dirt Hill Mountain in said county of

Berkeley Beginning at a chesnut tree, and 2 chesnut oaks corner to Robert

Pinkerton, thence reversing his line S 16 degrees 90 minutes W 78 poles to a

chesnut oak in the line corner to Konickes ? lands Thence with his line N 74

degrees 30 minutes W 78 poles to a stooping chesnut oak on the side of the

aforesaid mountain then leaving the line N 5 E 150 poles to a white oak on

the side of the mountain thence N 58 E 22 poles to a hickery by a large rock

corner to said Pinkerton finally reversing his line S 32 degrees 30 minutes E 128

poles to the beginning containing 67 acres. Surveyed 17 Dec 18 by John Turner.

chain carriers: Christopher Armstrong & David Pinkerton.

1801 -- Jefferson County formed from Berkeley County.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

23 Feb 1801 -- Deed Book 16, page 529: Robert Snodgrass Senr. & Susannah his wife of

Berkeley Co., VA, to Robert Snodgrass Junr. of the county aforesaid...

(24 Feb 1801) Deed Book 16, page 545: Wm. Snodgrass from Edw'd Beeson et ux,

deed, real estate.

Recorded 24 Feb 1801.

4 Jun 1801 -- Survey Book ??, page ??: Berkeley County 4 Jun 1801. By virtue

of a Land Office Warrant No. 261 dated 24 Feb 1794 I have surveyed for Stephen

Snodgrass assignee of Elisha Boyd a tract or parcel of land situate on the

Drains of Sleepy Creek and bounded as follows Beginning at a small whate oak

sapling corner to Thomason Elsey, William Rankins, Mattias Swim Sen'r and

Mattias Swim Jun'r now in possession of William Rankins, thence with a line of

Rankins S 54 W 144 poles to a pine, corner to Rankins in a line of Bruin now

in possession of Joseph Duckwall, then with his line N 55 W 58 poles to a pine

corner to Duckwall and said to be corner to T. Elsey, then with Elsey N 73 E

172 poles to the beginning, containing 25 1/4 acres. Surveyed by James M. Wheat.

Examined & recorded by John Turner.

chain carriers: Lewis Meeks (also pilot) & George Tedruh. [perhaps Tetrick?]

(27 Jul 1801) Deed Book 17, page 171: Stephen Snodgrass from Peter Jones,

D.T., real estate. Recorded 27 Jul 1801.

16 Oct 1801 -- Survey Book ??, page ??: Berkeley County. By virtue of 2 Land

Office Treasury Warrants No. 2713 and dated 18 Jun 1799 and No. 3031 dated 9

Dec 18 I have surveyed for Robert Snodgrass Jun'r ass'ee of James Forman a

tract of vacant land situate on Back Creek in the aforesaid county and bounded

as followeth, to wit, Beginning at an ash and maple on the SW side of the

aforesaid Creek at or near the place where a double sycamore formerly stood

corner to Samuel Winning and Robert Snodgrass thence reversing the lines of

Snodgrass down the creek with its meanders S 42 E 22 poles, S 64 degrees 30

minutes E 16 poles S 76 degrees 45 minutes E 14 poles to an ash and maple on

the bank of the creek thence crossing the creek N 17 degrees 30 minutes E 10

poles to a gum near the creek corner to James Hammond, thence with his lines N

53 degrees 30 minutes W 41 poles to a Spanish oak on the point of a hill

thence N 21 W 115 poles to a pine and chesnut oak thence N 13 degrees 30

minutes E 197 poles to a black oak in John Cunninghams line thence with his

lines S 53 degrees 30 minutes W 33 poles to a small hiccory sapling on the

south side of a hill, and north side of a Drain, thence S 26 W 1 pole to a

pine on the SW side of a pine hill, thence S 83 W 20 poles to a Spanish oak

and white oak sapling in a hollow, William Johnsons corner in said Cunninghams

line thence with a line of Johnson S 7 W 134 poles to 4 pines on a hill in

Samuel Winnings line, finally with said line S 46 E 1 pole crossing the aforesaid

Creek to the beginning containing 85 acres.

Surveyed 16 Oct 1801 by John Turner.

chain carriers: Wallace Reid [Reed ?] & William Kaine. [Cain ?]

Note: 50 acres of the above survey was made on w't No. 2713 and 35 acres by

virtue of w't No. 3031.

(26 Oct 1801) Deed Book 17, page 256: Stephen Snodgrass from Jas. Verdier, A. of G.

Recorded 26 Oct 1801.

1802 -- Sims Index: Robert Snodgrass Jr., 85 acres, Back Creek, Book 1, pg. 293.

8 Jan 1802 -- Survey Book ??, page 250: Berkeley County, 8 Jan 1802. By virtue of a Land

Office Treasury Warrant No. 261 and dated 24 Feb 1794 I have surveyed for Stephen Snodgrass

a tract or parcel of land situate on the Drains of Sleepy Creek in the said county and bounded as

follows Beginning at a stooping chesnut ash in the line of a survey formerly made for Mattias

Swaim Jun'r thence with said line S 35 W 71 poles to a large chesnut oak on a ridge thence

S 69 W 84 poles to 2 white oaks thence N 56 W 78 poles to 2 white oaks corner to said Swaim

and Robert Gustin, thence with said Gustins line reversed S 38 W 119 poles to a black oak and a

chesnut oak corner to Gustin and Southood, then with Southood S 43 E 80 poles to a black oak

in the line of Southood and corner to Christopher Tedrich, thence with said Tedricks line

N 74 E 77 poles to 3 pines, and a white oak on each side of a road corner to Tedrich and on the

line of Spane, thence S 53 E 64 poles to 2 pines on the south side of a hill corner to Spane, and

the course continued 22 poles further to a pine and white oak on the east bank of a Drain,

thence N 37 E 140 poles to between a hickory and chesnut oak, on the end of a ridge (crossed

the aforsaid road at 86 poles) and thence N 35 degrees ? minutes W 88 poles to the beginning

containing 182 1/2 acres. Surveyed by James M. Wheat.

Examined & recorded by John Turner.

chain carriers: Moses Meeks & George Tedrick; pilot: Lewis Meeks.

14 Nov 1803 -- Marriage bond for Elizabeth Snodgrass to marry James Murphy, surety Wm.

Snodgrass, bond #2b213 (no return). [Eliz.d/o Wm. & Sarah, see deed 31 Aug 1818]

(25 Feb 1805) Deed Book 19, page 231: Wm. Snodgrass from Greenberry Boring,

Bill of Sale, personal. Recorded 25 Feb 1805.

23 Sep 1805 -- Deed Book 19, page 391: Stephen Snodgrass & Elizabeth his wife of Berkeley

Co., VA, to John Palmer of the same...conveyed by John Frank & Barbara his wife to the said

Stephen Snodgrass by deed bearing date 24 Aug 1795...

(23 Dec 1805) Deed Book 19, page 281: Stephen Snodgrass from Jno. O'Ferrall et ux,

deed, real estate. [might this be Ferrell ?]

Recorded 23 Dec 1805.

3 Feb 1806 -- Marriage bond for Robert Snodgrass to marry Kitty [Catherine T] Evans,

surety Jas. Faulkner, bond #3b10 (no return).

18 Feb 1806 -- Deed Book 19, page 656: William Snodgrass & Sarah his wife,

Samuel Kennedy and Elizabeth his wife, John Rainy and Catharine his wife, Wm.

Eakins and Sarah his wife and James Snodgrass & Mary his wife heirs and legal

representatives of John Snodgrass dec'd to Frederick Stipp...26 pounds current

money of Virginia...parcel of land lying...in Berkeley county on the waters of

Tuscarora which said land was granted to John Snodgrass sen'r by Henry Lee

Esq. governor of Virginia by a Deed bearing date the 20 Feb 1792 and bounded

as follows viz Beginning at a hiccory corner to Thomas Eakins and James Wright

thence N 34 E 83 poles to a black oak in William Snodgrass' line thence S 53 E

21 poles to a hiccory in James Wrights line thence N 80 W 92 poles to a

chestnut corner to James Wright thence N 34 W 25 poles to the Beginning

containing 12.1 acres ...

Recorded 13 Jun 1806.

<The signatures of William Eakin & Sarah his wife & James Snodgrass & Mary his

wife were acknowledged in Washington Co., VA, 18 Mar 1805. The other

signatures were acknowledged in Berkeley Co., VA, 13 Jun 1806.>

(23 Sep 1806) Deed Book 19, page 393: Wm. Snodgrass from Jno. Palmer et ux,

deed, real estate. Recorded 23 Sep 1806.

(21 Sep 1807) Deed Book 20, page 303: Wm. Snodgrass from Adam & Samuel

Christy, mortgage, real estate.

Recorded 21 Sep 1807.

14 Dec 1807 -- Deed Book 20, page 436: William Snodgrass & Ann his wife of Berkeley Co.,

VA, to William Runner of the same...a certain tract or dividend of land situate on the potomak

River it being part of the lands whereof John Rudolph Lowder died seized of in said county of

Berkeley...which said moiety of land was conveyed to the said William Snodgrass by John

Palmer & Elizabeth his wife heirs and representatives of the said Rudolph Louder deceased by

deed bearing date the 14 Dec 1805...

(25 Apr 1808) Deed Book 21, page 29: Stephen Snodgrass from Ezekiel Bowling,

B. of S., personal. Recorded 25 Apr 1808.

(25 Apr 1808) Deed Book 21, page 59: Stephen Snodgrass from Thos. McBee, B.

of S., personal. Recorded 25 Apr 1808.

(25 Jul 1808) Deed Book 21, page 152: Robt. Snodgrass from Robt. Evans,

deed, real estate. Recorded 25 Jul 1808.

(no dates) -- Deed Book 22, page 387: Snodgrass from sheriff <deed book missing>

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1810 Berkeley Co Census

page 541:

Robert Snodgrass = 2 m 26-45, 1 f 16-26, 1 f 45+.

page 548:

Robert Snodgrass Jr. = 1 m 45+, 1 f 0-10, 1 f 10-16, 1 f 16-26, 1 f 45+.

page 550:

Stephen Snodgrass = 1 m 10-16, 1 m 16-26, 1 m 26-45, 1 f 0-10, 1 f 10-16, 1 f 26-45.

page 557:

William Snodgrass = 3 m 0-10, 1 m 26-45, 2 f 0-10, 1 f 10-16, 1 f 26-45.

page 579:

Robert Snodgrass Jr. = 1 m 16-26, 2 m 26-45, 2 f 0-10, 2 f 16-26, 4

slaves.

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25 Jul 1810 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 12, #10, page 4, col. 2:

Robert Snodgrass, letter. <did not find>

17 Sep 1810 -- Deed Book 25, page 253: Stephen Snodgrass & Elizabeth his wife of Berkeley

Co., VA, to Robert Snodgrass Senior of the same...on the waters of Back Creek...

Recorded 11 Jan 1814.

1811 -- Deed Book 26, page 440: Whereas Peter Jones of Berkeley Co., VA, did

on 16 Apr 1801 execute to me Stephen Snodgrass a deed of trust...

certain tracts of land adjoining each other lying...on both sides the Elk lick

branch a drain of Back Creek in said county of Berkeley containing together

456 acres... which said deed was intended to secure to payment of 5

pounds Pennsylvania currency due by the said Jones to Daniel Kennedey

now of the county of ____ and State of Kentucky and whereas the said Daniel

Kennedey hath informed me that the said Jones hath fully paid him the amount of

the said sum with all interests now I the said Stephen Snodgrass do for myself

and my heirs relinquish...the ___ day of ___ 1811.

Recorded the 13 day of May 1816

25 Jan 1811 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 12, #36, page 3, col. 4:

Taken up by the subscriber, living on Back-Creek, a black cow, with some white

on her back and on her rump, some white under the belly, the switch of her tail

off, a crop off the right ear with a slit and an underbit out, supposed to be

about nine years old, appraised to eight dollars. The owner is requested

to come prove property, pay charges and take her away. William Snodgrass.

16 Feb 1811 -- Marriage bond for Susan Snodgrass to marry Wm. Pendleton,

surety Robert Wilson, bond #3b175 (no return).

22 Feb 1811 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 12, #40, page 3, col. 3:

Married, on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Price, Mr. William Pendleton, jun. to Miss

Susan Snodgrass, daughter of Stephen Snodgrass, all of this county.

19 Apr 1811 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 12, #48, page 3, col. 4:

Regimental Orders. The 1st Battalion of the 67th Regiment of the Virginia

Militia, is ordered to muster at Capt. Robert Snodgrass's on Back-Creek, on

the 18th of May next, and the 2d Battalion on the 25th of the same month at

Darkesville. Elisha Boyd, Lieut. Col., Com. 67th Regt. V.M.

7 Jun 1811 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 13, #3, page 3, col. 4: Rate

of Taxes for Berkeley County, for the year 1811. Land and Lots, the same as

last year, except where there has been an alteration; Stud Horses and Jacks,

double the price they cover at; County levy, one dollar and twenty five cents;

Poor rates, seventy five cents; Slaves above twelve years old, forty four

cents each. Stephen Snodgrass, C.R.B.C.

4 Sep 1812 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 14, #16, page 3, col. 1: 20 Aug 1812

William Snodgrass, Robert Snodgrass & William Snodgrass were appointed to a

committee to correspond with other Federalists in the state of Virginia,

concerning the forthcoming presidential election.

9 Oct 1812 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 14, #21, page 3, col. 3:

Notice. It is earnestly requested that the gentlemen composing the corresponding

committee of Berkeley County, will meet at the Glove Tavern, in Martinsburgh,

at three o'clock, on Monday the 12th instant. Business of very great importance

demands their immediate attention. Names of the gentlemen composing the

corresponding committee include:

Philip C. Pendleton, Magnus Tate, William Snodgrass, George Porterfield,

William Pendleton, Robert Snodgrass & William Snodgrass.

(6 Mar 1813) - Deed Book 24, page 329: Wm. Snodgrass from Jno. Tedericks et ux,

D. T., real estate. Recorded 6 Mar 1813.

14 Jun 1813 -- Deed Book 25, page 50: Robert Snodgrass Junr. & Catharine his wife of

Berkeley Co., VA, to John Evans of the same...

14 Jun 1813 -- Deed Book 25, page 57: Robert Snodgrass & Kitty his wife of Berkeley Co.,

VA, to John Garver ... a tract of land granted to the said Snodgrass by Patent bearing

date 11 Oct 1799... <Signed by Robert Snodgrass & Catharine Snodgrass>

6 Aug 1813 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 15, #12, page 4, col. 2: For Rent.

The subscriber wishes to rent his Back Creek Farm, Tavern and Ferry for a term

of years.--Any gentleman wishing to rent may have possession by the middle of

August next, if required.Robert Snodgrass

(9 Aug 1813) - Deed Book 25, page 101: Robt. Snodgrass from Thos. Turner et ux,

deed, real estate. Recorded 9 Aug 1813.

(need date) -- Deed Book 25, page 110: <missed copying info.>

18 Nov 1813 -- Survey Book ??, page 307: Berkeley County. By virtue of two Land

Office Treasury Warrants (viz) No. 1021 issued 23 Jan 1801 granted to James Welch,

and by him assigned to John Robinson, and by him assigned to Alexander

[Cooper - see 1814 deed], who assigned the same to Stephen Snodgrass. The second

warrant No. 4897 issued 27 May 1812 in favour of said Stephen Snodgrass,

I have surveyed for the said Stephen Snodgrass a tract or parcel of waste or

ungranted land situate on the east side of Back Creek in the county aforesaid

bounded as follows Beginning at the place of 2 hickories a Spanish oak and

on the bank of said creek corner to the said Stephen Snodgrass thence with his

line up the mountain S 72 1/2 E 54 poles to a chesnut oak, corner to Michael

Pitzer on the top of said mountain, thence with his line S 1 1/2 W 61 poles to

a white walnut and 3 hickories, corner to the same and in the line of Andrew

Pauls 10 acre tract, thence N 75 1/2 W 18 poles to 5 pines corner to the said

10 acre tract, thence with another line of the same in part S 29 E 20 poles to

a small hickory in the center of sundry marked hickories and black oaks,

corner to Richard Riggs' heirs, now owned by Richard Wood, thence with Woods

line S 32 1/2 W 233 poles to a chesnut oak and small pine corner to the same

in a line of the said Paul's 50 acre tract, thence with a line of the same N

68 W 38 poles to three chesnut oaks, corner to Lowry in said Pauls line thence

with Lowry's line N 19 E 101 poles to the bank of small branch of Back Creek,

thence the course continues and crossing said branch 10 1/2 poles to the place

of a box elder on the island, and corner to the said Lowry, thence with his

line N 18 W 20 poles to a stake near a gum and 2 white oaks in said Lowry's

line on the main branch of said creek thence down the same the several

meanders thereof N 77 E 50 poles, N 42 E 65 poles, N 24 E 40 poles, N 14 W 55

poles to the Beginning containing 86 acres.

Surveyed 18 Nov 1815, examined & recorded, James Maxwell.

chain carriers: Jonathan Oldfield & Matthew Shepherd; pilot: Stephen Snodgrass.

warrant No. 1021 60 acres.

warrant No. 4897 26 acres.

(14 Feb 1814)- Deed Book 25, page 289: Robt. Snodgrass Jr. from Geo. Tilley's heirs,

deed, real estate. Recorded 14 Feb 1814.

20 Oct 1814 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 16, #23, page 3, col. 4:

For Hire. A stout, healthy Negro man, who is well acquainted with the farming business, for

terms apply to the subscriber. Stephen Snodgrass.

27 Oct 1814 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 16, #24, page 3, col. 4:

The subscriber wishes to engage a sober steady man to attend a Saw Mill.

Stephen Snodgrass

27 Oct 1814 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 16, #24, page 4, col. 3:

Letter for Robert Snodgrass. <didn't find>

27 Oct 1814 -- Survey Book ??, page 314: Berkeley County. By

virtue of a Land Office Treasury Warrant No. 1021 issued 23 Jan 1801, I have

surveyed for Stephen Snodgrass ass'ee of Alexander Cooper ass'ee of John

Robinson ass'ee of James Welch a tract or parcel of waste land situate on the Bank of

Potomack River in said County of Berkeley and bounded as follows Beginning

at a chesnut oak on the bank of said river, corner to James Fisher and extending

down the river with the meanders of the same as follows S 28 E 86 poles, S 32 E 20

poles to an ash poplar 2 dogwoods and an ironwood tree on the bank of said

River corner to John Millers land thence with his line S 69 W 49 poles to a

white oak and pine in the said Millers line and corner to the said Jas. Fishers land

thence with his line N 3 W 110 poles to the Beginning containing 15 acres.

Surveyed 27 Oct 1814 by James Maxwell.

chain carriers: William Pendleton & Paul Snodgrass; pilot: Stephen Snodgrass.

1 Nov 1814 -- Survey Book ??, pages 314-5: Berkeley County. By virtue of a

Land Office Treasury Warrant No. 4897 dated 27 May 1812, I have surveyed for

Stephen Snodgrass a tract or parcel of waste and ungranted land situate on a

drain of Potomack River in the County aforesaid, bounded as follows Beginning

at a large crooked chesnut oak at the point of a hill, about 2 poles from the

head of a spring, corner to Joseph Forman's land thence with his line N 20 E

122 poles to a white and red oak sapling on the south side of a ridge corner

to the same, thence with another of his lines N 34? E 172 poles to 2 pines on

the point of a hill supposed to be the said Forman's corner in John Millers

line, thence with his line N 81 W 39 poles to a pine stump corner to the said

Snodgrass' land, thence with his line S 49 W 10 poles to a pine corner to the

same, thence with another of his lines S 22 W 159 poles to a small black oak

on a ridge corner to the same and Adam Leppert, thence S 6 W 121 poles to the

beginning containing 48 acres. Surveyed 1 Nov 1814 by James Maxwell.

chain carriers: William Pendleton & John Miller; pilot: Stephen Snodgrass.

expired, resurveyed, see page 328.

(9 Jan 1815) - Deed Book 26, page 305: Stephen Snodgrass from Jonathan Oldfield et ux,

deed, real estate. Recorded 9 Jan 1815.

21 Sep 1815 -- Deed Book 27, page 374: Stephen Snodgrass & Elizabeth his wife

of Berkeley Co., VA, to Robert V. Snodgrass & Paul Snodgrass of the same

place... $6000...a tract in Berkeley Co, VA, and two saw mills containing 43

acres...it being part of a 228 acre tract and a xxx and 1/2 acre tract

conveyed to said Stephen Snodgrass by William Snodgrass bearing date 2 Sep 1812.

Recorded 12 Feb 1816.

9 Mar 1815 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 16, #43, page 3, col. 3: A Mill Wright wanted.

The subscriber wishes to contract with a Man to repair his Merchant and Grist Mills

the ensuing summer. One who can give satisfactory security for performance of

covenants will be prefered; and security will be given for the stipulated prices of

repairs & c.

Stephen Snodgrass, Cliffton Mills, Berkeley County, VA.

1816 -- Sims Index: Stephen Snodgrass, 86 acres, Back Creek, Book 1, page 389.

(1 Apr 1816)-- Deed Book 26, page 452: Stephen Snodgrass from David Hunter,

release, real estate. Recorded 1 Apr 1816.

3 Apr 1816 -- Deed Book 27, page 445: William Snodgrass & Ann his wife of Berkeley Co.,

VA, to James Robinson of the same...on the drains of Back Creek...

(8 Sep 1817)-- Deed Book 29, page 261: Robt. Snodgrass from Thos. Hammond re.

Ex., deed, real estate. Recorded 8 Sep 1817.

<Note: Quit on page 465 of deed index, with 32 more Wm. Snodgrass deeds to do.>

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

22 May 1818 -- Survey Book ??, page 340: Berkeley County to wit,

By virtue of a Land Office Treasury Warrant No. 6184 bearing date 18th

February 1818 I have surveyed for Robert V. Snodgrass a tract or parcel of land

situate lying and being on both sides of Rock Gap River one of the drains of

Steckey? Creek in said County & Bounded as follows, Beginning at 2 chesnut oaks &

Spanish oak on a ridge then N 75 W 135 poles to a white oak near the foot of the

warm spring ridge corner to R. Gustin, then with his line S 15 1/2 W 194 poles

crossed said run to a white oak marked RG then down the run S 65 E 78

poles to a white hickory on the south bank of the run, then S 6 E 152 poles to a pine

on the North West side of a scrubby hill corner to William Smith's line then

with their lines N 19 E 136 poles crossing said Run to a pine on the south side of

a hill then S 30 E 31 poles to a white oak & rocks in the Run bottom & near a

corner of Johnston & McKearnan, then with or near their line N 11 E 240 poles

to the beginning containing 210 acres.

Surveyed by James M. Wheat 22 Apr 1818.

chain carriers: Philip Clover & Joseph Durham.

11 May 1818 -- Will Book 6, page 103: Do. the Estate of Wm. Snodgrass, dec'd,

acct. with Robt. Snodgrass, Junr., Adm'r of said Estate

To commission on $2110.41cts at 4 per cent. . . . . . . . . 84.41

To ballance due the Estate in the hands of the adm'r. . . 2026.20

2110.41

Contra Credit

By Cash Received of Elisha Boyd Esq. 2110.41

Pursuant to an Order hereunto annexed the undersigned from the documents

presented to them by Robert Snodgrass Junr have stated the account of his

administration of the Estate of Wm. Snodgrass Dec'd as above and the same is

herewith respectfully submitted given under our hands this 11th day of May 1818

Alex'r Cooper Sam'l Boyd

At a court held for Berkeley County the 11th Day of May 1818 this administration

account of Wm. Snodgrass was returned and ordered to be recorded.

Test. D. Hunter C.B.C.

1818 -- Sims Index: Stephen Snodgrass, 48 acres, Waters of Potomac, Book 1, page xxx.

31 Aug 1818 -- Deed Book 30, page 479: --whereas by indenture bearing date 11 Sep 1807

between Adam Christy Samuel Christy Andrew Christy and Ebenezer Christy then

of Berkeley Co., VA, of the one part and William Snodgrass then of the same place

of the other part, the said Christyes being then indebted to the said Snodgrass in the

sum of $3079.25 as will more fully appear by a reference to said indenture duly

admitted to record in Berkeley County Court and for the better securing the payment

of the said Debt with interest the said Christys executed the said indenture by which

they conveyed to the said Wm. Snodgrass and his heirs the following described tract

of land lying ...in Berkeley Co., VA...and whereas the said Christys have fully paid &

satisfyed the said sum with interest now know ye that we Mary Snodgrass, Rebecca

Snodgrass, Catharine Snodgrass, Rachel Snodgrass, James Murphey, James Downs,

Ann Downs & Sarah Snodgrass of Pickaway Co., OH, legal heirs & representatives

of the said Wm. Snodgrass who is long since dead and who died intestate ... for

quieting the said Christyes in the possession and engagement of the said premises

and for relinquishing all equity of redemption of the said mortgaged premises have

remised released and forever quit claim ... this 31 Aug 1818.

Mary Snodgrass

Rebecca Snodgrass

Catherine Snodgrass

Rachel Snodgrass

James Murphy [m. Elizabeth Snodgrass 1803]

James Downs

Ann Downs

Sarah (her mark) Snodgrass

1819 -- Sims Index: Robert V. Snodgrass, 210 acres, Rock Gap Run, Book 1, pg. 400.

20 Aug 1819 -- Survey Book ??, page 355: Berkeley County. By Virtue of a

Land Office Treasury Warrant No. 6664 issued 8 Jan 1819 I have surveyed for

and in the name of Robert Snodgrass Ju'r ass'ee of James Maxwell the following

described tract of waste and ungranted land (of which the above is a plat)

situate on Back Creek in the said county of Berkeley, bounded as follows

Beginning at a white oak on the east bank of said Creek, thence crossing the

Creek S 64 1/2 W 6 poles to an ash on the west side of said creek, a corner to

the said Robert Snodgrass' land, thence with his line along the bank of said

Creek as follows S 19 1/2 E 74 poles, thence S 67 E 48 poles, thence S 49 E 26

poles, thence S 84 E 44 poles, thence S 53 1/2 E 28 poles, thence S 30 E 40 poles,

thence S 85 E 18 poles, thence S 36 E 20 poles, thence S 21 1/2 E 18

poles, thence S 13 E 20 poles, thence S 12 1/2 W 40 poles, thence S 58 W 61

poles to a gum & hickory on the bank of said creek, corner to the said

Snodgrass, thence crossing the Creek, E 25 poles to a pine on the high bank of

said Creek (a corner to another tract belonging to the said Snodgrass, also a

corner to Jacob French, or Jordans' heirs land, thence with his or their line

N 48 E 126 poles to a stake at the place of two fallen pines corner to the

same and Jacob Snyder's land, thence N 12 W 77 poles to a Spanish oak on the

west side of a steep pinny hill, corner to the same, thence N 57 W 36 poles to

an ash and locust, corner to the said Snyder, and William Runnor's land,

thence S 56 W 65 poles to a stake corner to the same on the bank of said Back

Creek thence down the creek with the meanders of the same, and with his lines

as follows, N 3 W 40 poles, thence N 53 1/2 W 28 poles, thence N 84 W 42

poles, thence N 49 W 26 poles, thence N 67 W 42 poles, thence N 19 1/2 W 73

poles to the Beginning Containing 50 acres (horizontal measure).

Surveyed 20 August 1819, examined & recorded. James Maxwell.

chain carriers: David Eurtez? & Henry ___ish; pilot: Robert Snodgrass Ju'r.

1820 -- Sims Index: Robert Snodgrass Jr., 50 acres, Back Creek, Book 1, pg. 414.

1820 -- Morgan County formed from Berkeley & Hampshire Counties.

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1820 Berkeley Co Census

page 191:

Robert Snodgrass = 2 m 0-10; 1 m 18-26; 1 m 45+; 1 f 0-10; 2 f 10-16; 1 f 26-45.

Robert V. Snodgrass = 2 m 18-26.

Stephen Snodgrass = 1 m 45+; 2 f 0-10; 1 f 45+.

page 193:

Robert Snodgrass Jr.? = 1 m 0-10; 1 m 45+; 2 f 16-26; 1 f 45+.

page 209:

William Snodgrass = 1 m 0-10; 1 m 10-16; 1 m 16-18; 1 m 18-26; 1 m 45+.

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(12 Sep 1820)- Deed Book 31, page 335: Stephen Snodgrass from Jas. Day, Deed

of Trust, personal. Recorded 12 Sep 1820.

21 Nov 1820 -- Susannah (Rawlings) Snodgrass, b. 26 Dec 1742, d. 21 Nov 1820,

buried Mt. Zion Episcopal Church Cemetery, also called Hedgesville Cemetery.

(14 May 1821)- Deed Book 32, page 53: Robt. Snodgrass from Thos.

Turner, power of attorney. Recorded 14 May 1821.

29 May 1821 -- Robert Snodgrass married Sarah Snodgrass, surety Seaman

Garrard, by John Boggs, bond #4b184 (dated 25 May).

(14 Jun 1821)- Deed Book 32, page 264: Robt. Snodgrass from Peter

Letman et ux, deed, real estate. Recorded 14 Jun 1821.

(10 Sep 1821)- Deed Book 32, page 202: Robt. V. Snodgrass from Wm.

Steel, Deed of Trust, personal. Recorded 10 Sep 1821.

(28 Feb 1822) Deed Book 32, page 387: Paul V. Snodgrass from Jno.

Evans, Recpt. Recorded 28 Feb 1822.

3 Dec 1822 -- Elizabeth Snodgrass married Joseph McMurran, surety Wm.

Snodgrass, by John Mathews, bond #4b230.

9 Jan 1823 -- Martinsburg Gazette, New Series vol. 1 (old 25), #1, page 3,

col. 5: Miss Elizabeth Snodgrass, letter to be picked up.

30 Jan 1823 -- Martinsburg Gazette, New Series vol. 1, #4, page 3, col. 5:

William Snodgrass, sale. <didn't find>

27 Feb 1823 -- Martinsburg Gazette, New Series vol. 1, #8, page 2, col. 4:

A letter from a citizen of Berkeley, proposed a change of Overseers

of the Poor, by electing Israel Robinson, Bethuel Middleton, James Brown,

Edward A. Gibbs, Richard M'Sherry, Conjrad Hogmire, John Porterfield, William

Maslin, William Morrison, Peter Grove, John Gregg and Robert Snodgrass.

3 Apr 1823 -- Martinsburg Gazette, New Series vol. 1, #13, page 3, col. 4:

Robert V. Snodgrass, letter to be picked up.

12 Jun 1823 -- Martinsburg Gazette, New Series vol. 1, #23, page 3, col. 5:

Trust Sale. By virtue of a Deed of Trust, from Jacob Funk, of the

county of Fayette, in the state of Ohio, to the undersigned, for the benefit of

Thomas Turner, his executors, administrators or assigns; which trust deed

bearing date 7th February, 1821, is now of record in the recorder's office of

Fayette county, Ohio, he, the undersigned will, on Monday the 11th day of August next, at the

Court-House in the town of Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia, expose to Public Sale, to the

highest bidder, for CASH, a TRACT OF LAND situated in the county of Fayette, Ohio, between the

Little Miama and Scioto Rivers, containing five hundred acres, be the same more or less.

This land is said to be all enclosed with a good fence, and a

considerable quantity cleared and seperately enclosed and improved with good

farm houses, &c.

Such title will be given as is vested in the subscriber by virtue of the

trust deed aforesaid. Robert Snodgrass, jun. Trustee.

3 Jul 1823 -- Martinsburg Gazette, New Series vol. 1, #26, page 3, col. 3:

Robert V. Snodgrass, letter to be picked up.

7 Aug 1823 -- Capt. Robert Snodgrass, b. 14 Oct 1742, d. 7 Aug 1823,

married 23 Mar 1762 (DAR lineage). Stone in Mt. Zion Episcopal Church Cem. (also called

Hedgesville Cemetery) says: Robert Snodgrass d. 7 Aug 1823 age 81.

14 Aug 1823 -- Martinsburg Gazette, New Series vol. 1, #32, page 3, col. 4:

Died on Thursday last, Mr. Robert Snodgrass, sen. in the 81st year of his age. He was

highly esteemed and respected by all who had the pleasure of being acquainted with him.

29 Aug 1823 -- Will Book 8, pages 101-103: An Inventory of the personal

estate of Robert Snodgrass Sen'r appraised August 29th 1823:

1 old negroe slave Bess 0.01

10 head of hogs 12.00

1 Iron Gray Colt 25.00

1 old Bay mare 15.00

1 old Black horse 5.00

1 Bay mare 25.00

2 pair of horse gears & bridles 2.00

1 cutting Box & Knife 2.00

1 Scythe and hangings 1.00

1 Chopping axe .75

1 Shovel & dung fork, halter chain &

Riding bridle 1.25

3 hives of bees 2.50

6 head of sheep 7.50

a small field of corn supposed to

contain 5 acres 12.50

2 calves 2.50?

1 milch cow & Bell ??

1 Brown speckled Cow 10.00

1 red pied cow ??

1 do do 7.00

2 small steers 10.00

2 heifers8.00

1 muly cow 8.00

1 large steer 7.00

1 Red heifer 4.00

1 feather bed, bedstead & bedding 10.50

1 large chest 2.00

1 Breakfast Table 2.00

1/2 dozen split bottomed chairs 2.00

1 candlestick, decanter & Glass .25

1 small chest etc. .50

5 hogsheads 3.00

1 wool wheel, 1 flax wheel & Reel 1.50

4 old barrels & sundry old lumber .75

2 old blankets .75

1 ladys saddle (old).25

Lot of small onions .50

8 wt. of wool at 30 cts. per wt. 2.40

3 Bags 1.00

1 half bushel measure .25

1 wire corn meal sifter .75

1 Kitchen cupboard and sundries .75

1 coffee mill .75

1 water bucket .37 1/2

1 large pott 1 small do. 1 oven & hooks

and 1 copper tea kettle & shovel 1.50

1 mattax .75

1 hogshead 1 handsaw, augers, chisels,

trowell gimblets and square &

halter chain 2.00

1 saddle (old) .50

1 old axe .50

sundry old lumber in smoke house .25

1 wash tub etc. .25

5 hogsheads & some tow 2.00

3 tight barrels, & meat tub & tun dish 1.50

3 pounds of flax at 11 cts per wt. .33

3 milk crocks .25

1 pitch fork .50

1 log chain 3.00

lot of watered flax????

1 wheat fan and Riddles 8.00

7 1/2 bushels of wheet at 75 cts per

bushel 5.62 1/2

58 bushels of Rye at 25 cts per do. 20.30

1 stack of oats topped with Hay 6.50

1 milk pail .25

1 stack of hay 7.00

1 do do 7.00

1 do do at end of barn 7.50

1 sled double tree & single tree &

2 devices 1.50

Lot of Hay on Stack & in meadow 6.50

several __all pieces of corn in meadow 5.00

lot of Hay in stable loft 8.00

1 barrshear plough .75

1 cast mould board & plough share 2.00

1 shovel plough .75

1 long sled .75

2 hogsheads 1.50

$325.04

In Obedience to an Order of the County Court of Berkeley to us directed and hereto answered we the undersigned appraisers therein named being first sworn appraised the foregoing list of property belonging to the Estate of Robert Snodgrass sen'r dec'd as therein stated

Given under our hands this 29th day of August 1823

Israel Robinson Jacob Grady? Philip Siler

At a Court held for Berkeley County the 11th day of July 1825 This

appraisement of the Estate of Robert Snodgrass Sr. deceased was returned and ordered to be recorded.

18 Sep 1823 -- Martinsburg Gazette, New Series vol. 1, #37, page 3, col. 4:

Notice. Persons having claims against the estate of John Evans, dec'd are desired to bring them forward, properly authenticated, for settlement. Those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment, as long indulgence cannot, nor will not, be given. William Snodgrass, Adm'r.

2 Oct 1823 -- Martinsburg Gazette, New Series vol. 1, #39, page 3, col. 4:

Robert Snodgrass Jr., Robert V. Snodgrass, Stephen Snodgrass, letters to be picked up.

11 Dec 1823 -- Martinsburg Gazette, New Series vol. 1, #49, page 3, col. 4:

Negroes for Hire. On Tuesday the 23d instant, will be HIRED, to the highest bidder, at the late residence of John Evans, deceased, a Negro Man, a Woman and a Boy, for one year. Bond and security will be required. On the same day, I will offer for sale, several articles that remained unsold at the former sale of said deceased's property, consisting of Corn, Rye, &c.-- A credit until the 7th of August next, for the property unsold will be given.

William Snodgrass, Admi'r

18 Mar 1824 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 26, #11, page 3, col. 3:

John F. Snodgrass, ATTORNEY AT LAW, tenders his professional services to the citizens of Berkeley, and informs them that he will practice in the Superior and Inferior Courts of Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan. Persons desirous of consulting him will, for the present, find him, at his lodgings, at the Globe Tavern, Martinsburg.

13 May 1824 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 26, #19, page 3, col. 4:

Public Sale. Will be sold, by public auction, on Tuesday the 25th inst. at the late residence of Mr. John Evans, deceased, Two Copper Stills & Still Tubs, a quantity of Corn by the bushel, Grain in the ground, together with a number of other articles not necessary to mention. A credit will be given. Terms made known on the day of the sale. Sale to commence early in the day.

William Snodgrass, Adm'r.

22 May 1824 -- Deed Book 35, page 49: Paul V. Snodgrass of Berkeley Co., VA, to Stephen Snodgrass of the same...one half part of a certain tract...in the aforesaid county on Back Creek being the same tract of land that was conveyed by Stephen Snodgrass & Elizabeth his wife to Robt. V. & Paul Snodgrass by deed bearing date 1 Sep 1815 having a merchant mill thereon and saw mills containing 43 acres...

Recorded 24 Dec 1824.

27 May 1824 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 26, #21, page 3, col. 5:

Notice. All persons indebted to the estate of Robert Snodgrass, Senior, deceased, are respectfully solicited to make payment by the middle of June next, as longer indulgence cannot and will not be given. Those having claims against the said estate will pleased bring them forward properly attested for settlement.

R. Snodgrass, Adm'r.

17 Jun 1824 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 26, #24, page 3, col. 3:

Poor House Report. At an Annual Meeting of the Overseers of the Poor, for the County of Berkeley, on Monday the 7th day of June, 1824, being the first Monday in said month The Board then proceeded to lay the levy for the ensuing year, as follows, to wit: (numerous accounts including:)

Robert Snodgrass' account for sundries Catharine Young 52 1/2

James Morgan for keeping William Gorden's child $1.75,

and for burying Thomas McKever's Child, $5.....$7.27 1/2.

19 Aug 1824 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 26, #33, page 3, col. 1:

At a public examination of the pupils of the Martinsburg Female Academy, held on the 5th and 6th inst. the young ladies distinguished themselves in the several branches to which their names are prefixed:

First Class, first division.

Parsing, Correcting, Punctuation, & Perspicacity: A. Snodgrass, 1

Geography: A. Snodgrass, 2

History: A. Snodgrass, 2

Second Class, first division.

Parsing: M. Snodgrass, 1

Second Class, second division.

Geography: M. Snodgrass, 1; M. T. Snodgrass, 3

Third Class.

Grammar: M. T. Snodgrass

19 Aug 1824 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 26, #33, page 3, col. 4:

Notice. Those persons who became purchasers at the sale of the personal property of Mr. John Evans, deceased, are informed that their respective obligations became due on the 7th inst. and that payment is immediately requested, those failing to pay within a short time, may expect suits to compel the same.

Wm. Snodgrass, Adm'r.

26 Aug 1824 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 26, #34, page 3, col. 5:

Notice. The subscriber invites all or any persons having just claimes

against

him, to call on William Pendleton, who will admit such claims, and

___ the

payment, agreeable to arrangements made by me for that purpose.

Paul V. Snodgrass

20 Nov 1824 -- Marriage bond for Elizabeth Snodgrass to marry Hezekiah

Hedges,

surety

Seaman Garard, bond #4b278 (no return).

2 Dec 1824 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 26, #48, page 3, col. 3:

Married, on Wednesday the 24th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Jones, Mr.

Hezekiah

Hedges to Miss Elizabeth Snodgrass, daughter of Capt. Robert

Snodgrass,

all of this county.

9 Dec 1824 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 26, #49, page 3, col. 5:

Negroes for Hire. Will be hired, at public hire, on Friday the 24th

inst. at

the

subscriber's residence, two miles from Martinsburg, one Negro Man,

one

Negro

Woman, and a Negro Boy, belonging to the heirs of John Evans,

dec'd.

The man

is a good farm hand, and the woman is equal to any in the state as a

house

servant.

Wm. Snodgrass, Adm'r of the estate of John Evans, dec'd.

1825 -- ...estate of Robert Snodgrass Jr....

27 Jan 1825 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 27, #4, page 3, col. 5:

John F. Snodgrass, Attorney at Law, informs the citizens of

Berkeley that

has removed his office to the new brick building (recently erected

by Mr.

Locke)

a few doors west of the clerk's office, and opposite the printing

office.

Persons desirous of consulting him, will find him at all times in his

office.

10 Feb 1825 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 27, #5, page 3, col. 5:

Slaves for Sale. The subscriber, acting as attorney in fact for

Thomas

Turner,

Executor of the last will and testament of Ruth Turner, deceased,

will offer

for

sale at public auction, on the 18th of February, inst. at his residence

Back Creek, Three Negro Girls, one aged 11, one 6, and one 4

years.

The terms will be made known on the day of sale.

R. Snodgrass, Attorney as above.

24 Feb 1825 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 27, #7, page 3, col. 1:

Martinsburg Female Academy. A public examination took place on

Monday the

21st inst. The names of the young ladies who distinguished

themselves are

the

following:

2d Class, Parsing: M. Snodgrass.

2d Class, Correcting false syntax: M. Snodgrass.

3 Mar 1825 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 27, #8, page 3, col. 4:

Overseers of the Poor Election. Notice is hereby given, that an

Election

will be

held on the first Monday in April next, at the following places, to

wit--at

the

Court House in Martinsburg, under the superintendance of William

Gregory and

Alexander Cooper, or either of them; at Gregg's tavern at the Falling

Waters,

under the superintendance of John Porterfield and William Morrison,

either

of them; at Snodgrass' tavern, on Back Creek, under the

superintendance

Robert V. Snodgrass and Israel Robinson, or either of them; and at

Miller's

Tavern, Mill Creek, under the superintendance of David Miller and

Levi

Henshaw

or either of them--for the purpose of electing Twelve Persons as

Overseers

the Poor for the county of Berkeley.

Erasmus Gannt, Sheriff.

19 May 1825 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 27, #19, page 3, col. 2: A meeting

of gentlemen disposed to raise and form a Troop of Cavalry, was

held

agreeably

to previous arrangement, at the Court-House in Martinsburg, on

Thurday

the

12th instant, when Col. William Gregory was called to the Chair and

Barnard C.

Wolff appointed Secretary.

(various resolutions were passed, including:)

Resolved: That Moses T. Hunter, Jacob Vandoren, John F.

Snodgrass

and

John Craighead be a Committee to draft a Constitution and

Bye-Laws for

the

government of the Troop.

26 May 1825 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 27, #20, page 3, col. 2: A meeting of the gentlemen

friendly to the institution of a Library Society was held on Tuesday evening the 17th inst. at the

Reading Room of Mr. Evans ... Pursuant to the Constitution, the Society next proceeded to the

election of its officers--The result of which was as follows:

Directors-- Rev. Charles P. Krauth, David Holmes Conrad, John F. Snodgrass

and Dr. Richard McShermy.

16 Jun 1825 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 27, #23, page 3, col. 3:

Report of the Overseers of the Poor. (various accounts, including:)

Robert Snodgrass amount his account for sundries furnished Henry Smith and for the burial of

Thomas McKenney's child... $14.47 1/2

30 Jun 1825 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 27, #25, page 3, col. 4:

The joint committee appointed by the Rifle and Troop companies, to make the necessary

arrangements for the celebration of the approaching anniversary of American Independence, beg

leave to announce to their fellow-citizens the subjoined arrangements for the celebration, which

will take place on Monday next. (there follows the arrangements for parade, orations, etc.)

Committee: Conrad Hogmire, James P. Erskine, Anthony S. Chambers, John F. Snodgrass,

William H. Davidson, Charles Jas. Faulkner.

21 Jul 1825 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 27, #28, page 3, col. 4:

Trust Sale. By virtue of a deed of trust, executed to the undersigned on the 17th of April 1824,

and now of record in the county court of Berkeley, to secure a sum of money therein mentioned,

I will sell for cash on the premises on the 24th of September, 1825, a house and lot in the town

of Martinsburg, known on the general plan of said town by lot No. 38. Such title as is vested in

the trustee will be made the purchaser, which is believed to be good.

John F. Snodgrass, Trustee.

18 Aug 1825 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 27, #32, page 3, col. 5:

Sheriff's Sale. Will be sold, by public auction, for cash, before the door of the court-house in

Martinsburg, on Monday the 12th day of September next (being court day) all the right of

Paul V. Snodgrass, an insolvent debtor, to the following property surrendered upon taking the

oath of insolvency to wit; his interest in the Clifton Mills, lying on Back Creek, Berkeley

county--One hundred and forty acres (more or less) of Land, lying in Morgan county;--his

interest in a yearling Colt--a Saddle and Bridle--a bond on Stephen Snodgrass, for the sum of

$250--a note on Samuel Cain, for ten dollars; and one other on Lewis Massie for three dollars.

John S. Porterfield, D.S.

25 Aug 1825 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 27, #33, page 2, col. 5:

Examination. The examination of the young ladies of Martinsburg Acadamy took place on

Monday the 15 instant, the names of those who distinguished themselves are the following:

1st Class.

Rhetoric and Astronomy: M. Snodgrass.

Parsinig and Correcting false Syntax: A. Snodgrass

Perspicuity: A. Snodgrass

Punctuation: A. Snodgrass

Philosophy: A. Snodgrass

History & Cronology: A. Snodgrass

2nd Class.

Parsing and Correcting false Syntax: M. Snodgrass

Geography: M. Snodgrass

History: M. Snodgrass

The premiums were awarded to A. Snodgrass, M. A. Gould and M. Snodgrass for diligence and

application, not having recited an incorrect lesson during the session.

To S. Burkhart for writing. To M. Snodgrass for neatness and good behavior.

15 Sep 1825 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 27, #36, page 3, col. 3:

Virginia: Berkeley County, to wit: September Term, 1825, Emanuel Evans ?, Plaintiff, against

Thomas Turner, in his own right, Joseph Forman, Robert Snodgrass, and Thomas Turner,

Executor of Ruth Turner & Executor of John Turner, George Evans, Committee of John

Turner and Guardian of Joseph Turner, George Evans in his own right, and Mary his wife and

John Hedges & Elizabeth his wife, which said Thomas, John, Joseph, Mary and Elizabeth were

legatees under the will of John Turner dec'd, Defandants.

The defendant, John Turner, not having entered his appearance, and given security

according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court; and it appearing to the satisfaction

of the court that he is not an inhabitant of the state -- It is Ordered, That the said defendant, John

Turner, do appear here on the second Monday in December next, and answer the bill of the

plaintiff, and that a copy of this order be forthwith inserted for two months successively in the

Martinsburg Gazette, and be posted at the door of the Court House of this county.

6 Oct 1825 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 27, #39, page 3, col. 5:

Paul V. Snodgrass, letter to be picked up.

8 Dec 1825 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 27, #49, page 3, col. 5:

Negroes for Hire. Will be hired, at Public Hire, in front of the Court House in Martinsburg, On

Tuesday, the 27th instant, a Negro Man, who is a first-rate Farm hand; a Negro Woman, who is

an excellent house servant; and a Boy, belonging to the estate of John Evans, late of Berkeley

County, Va., deceased.

William Snodgrass, Adm'r.

2 Mar 1826 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 28, #9, page 3, col. 3:

Martinsville Academy for young Ladies. The examination took place on Saturday the 18th ult.

The names of the young ladies who distinguished themselves in the different branches are the

following:

Second Class.

Geography: Miss M. Snodgrass

History: Miss M. Snodgrass

Astronomy: Miss M. Snodgrass

The premiums were awarded to Misses E. Long, M. Snodgrass and E. Dunham, for

diligence and application.

10 Apr 1826 -- Deed Book 36, page 155: Robert Snodgrass & Catharine his wife of

Berkeley Co., VA, to Joseph Smith ... conveyed to the said Robert Snodgrass by deed bearing

date 1810...on the drains of Potowmack ...

Recorded 2 Aug 1826.

11 May 1826 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 26, #19, page 3, col. 4:

Take Notice. That on Saturday the 10th of June, 1826, at the tavern of Robert Snodgrass, sen.

on Back-Creek, Berkeley county, Virginia, we shall by virtue of a decree of the court of said

county, sell at Public Auction, for ready Money, THREE SLAVES, Ann, Mary, and Sarah, girls

of the age of from nine to eleven years, late the property of Thomas Turner, &c.

Charles Orrick & Archibald Porterfield, Com'rs.

6 Jul 1826 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 16, #27,

page 3, col 5: John F. Snodgrass, letter to be picked up.

Page 4, col. 5: List of Delinquents <taxes, apparently>, includes

Paul

Snodgrass.

Page 4, col. 1: Report of the Overseers of the Poor...

(various accounts paid, including:) Robert Snodgrass, for

sundries

furnished

Henry Smith and wife, and burying Mrs. Smith....$14.21.

14 Sep 1826 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 27, #37, page 3, col. 5:

Virginia - Berkeley County Court, to wit: September Term, 1826 --

James Verdier and Mary his wife, late Mary Snodgrass, Plaintiffs,

against

Stephen Snodgrass, Jane Reed, James Reed, John Reed, Elizabeth Reed,

Sarah White, late Sarah Reed, Robert Reed, Maria Reed and Priscilla Reed, children of

Wallace Reed and Catharine his wife, Robert Evans and Isaac Evans, children of

Ann Evans, dec'd, Maria Louise Shepherd, Andrew Thompson Shepherd, Helen Mary

Shepherd, James Verdier Shepherd, William Shepherd and Ann Elizabeth Shepherd,

children of Susan Shepherd, dec'd, who was a daughter of Sarah Verdier, dec'd,

Richard Chapman and Maria his wife, late Maria Verdier, daughter of Sarah Verdier, dec'd,

Robert Snodgrass, William Snodgrass, Edward R. Forman and Priscilla his wife, late

Priscilla Snodgrass, the said Stephen, Catharine, Ann, Sarah, Robert, William and Priscilla

being the children of Robert Snodgrass, sen. dec'd.,

Defendants, In Chancery.

The defendants Jane Reed, James Reed and John Reed, not having entered their appearance,

and given security according to the act of assembly and the rules of this court, and it appearing

to the satisfaction of the court that they are not inhabitants of this state -- It is ordered, that the

said defendants, Jane Reed, James Reed and John Reed, do appear here on the second Monday

in November next, and answer the bill of the plaintiffs, and that a copy of this order be forthwith

inserted in the Martinsburg Gazette, and be posted at the door of the Court House of this county.

4 Oct 1826 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 27, #40, page 3, col. 5:

Paul V. Snodgrass, letter to be picked up.

7 Dec 1826 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 27, #49, page 3, col. 5:

Negroes for Hire. Will be offered at public hire, in front of the

Court-House door

in Martinsburg, on Tuesday, the 26th inst. three valuable negroes, a

man,

woman

and a boy, belonging to the estate of John Evans, dec'd.

William Snodgrass, Adm'r.

4 Jan 1826 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 28, #1,

page 3, col. 3: Take Notice, that we the undersigned Commissioners,

appointed by

the

county court of Berkeley, setting as a court of chancery, at their

November Term

last, will offer at Public Sale, on the 19th day of January, 1827, at

the

mansion house, on the premises, the Plantation, with all its

appurtenances,

belonging to the heirs of the late Robert Snodgrass, dec'd, situate on

Back-Creek,

in the county aforesaid, said to contain 198 acres, and adjoining the

lands

of James Robinson, Abraham Snider and Thomas Kennedy. The

same will

be sold on a credit of nine, eighteen and twenty-seven months--the

purchaser or

purchasers giving bonds and good security, bearing legal interest

from the

date

thereof. [commissioners] Israel Robinson & Johnston

Magowan.

Page 4, col. 5: (land offered for sale by Jacob Snyder, adjoining the

lands of William Runner, Robert Snodgrass, Aaron Hibberd, and

others)

11 Jan 1826 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 28, #2, page 3, col. 3:

Farm for Rent. The subscriber has for rent a very valuable Farm,

belonging

to the heirs of John Evans, dec'd, containing 243 acres, from

146-150

acres of which supposed to be cleared; ten or twelve of which is

good

Timothy

meadow; the farming land in a good state of cultivation and the

improvements in

a tolerable condition. The farm will be rented from one to three

years,

and

possession given the first of March next. For terms, apply to the

subscriber,

who will show the premises.

William Snodgrass, Guardian.

4 Apr 1826 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 28, #14, page 3, col. 4:

William Snodgrass & L. D. Snodgrass, letters to be picked up.

14 Jun 1826 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 28, #24, page 3, col. 4:

Poor Report: Robert Snodgrass, amount his acct. for sundries

furnished

Jacob Seibert, for burial Charles Butt, and coffin for Thos.

McKinney's

child...

$7.84

5 Jul 1826 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 28, #27, page 3, col. 5:

William Snodgrass, letter to be picked up.

1 Nov 1826 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 28, #44, page 3, col. 2:

(political letter signed by dozens of men, including:) Robert

Snodgrass.

13 Dec 1826 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 28, #50, page 3, col. 5:

Negroes for hire.--Will be exposed to public hire in front of the

Court

House

door

in Martinsburg on Wednesday the 26th inst. a Negro Man and

Negro

Woman, belonging to the estate of John Evans, dec'd.

William Snodgrass, Adm'r.

2 Jan 1828 -- Mary Thos. Snodgrass married Jefferson Evans, surety Chas. J.

Faulkner,

by Jas. M. Brown, bond #5b85 (dated 26 Dec 1827).

1829 -- ... will of Catherine Snodgrass ...

11 Jun 1829 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 30, #24, page 1, col. 1: Poor

Report.

Robert Snodgrass his account for sundries furnished James Martin's

family...$5.77

2 Jul 1829 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 30, #27, page 3, col. 5:

William Snodgrass, letter to be picked up.

21 Jul 1829 -- Ann S. Snodgrass married Samuel McMurran, surety Wm.

Snodgrass,

by Jas. M. Brown, bond #5b134 (dated 20 Jul).

23 Jul 1829 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 30, #30, page 3, col. 2:

Married, on Tuesday morning last, by the Rev. Mr. Brown, Mr.

Samuel

McMurran of Jefferson county, to Miss Ann S. Snodgrass, daughter

Mr. William Snodgrass, of this county.

1 Oct 1829 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 30, #40, page 3, col. 3:

Robert V. Snodgrass, letter to be picked up.

10 Dec 1829 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 30, #50, page 3, col. 4:

Negroes for Hire. The subscriber has a first rate Negro Man and a

Negro

Woman,

belonging to the heirs of Jno. Evans, dec'd which he will hire at

private hire

by the year.

Land for Rent. The subscriber will rent for one or more years,

the

Farm,

belonging to the heirs of Jno. Evans, dec'd. It is supposed to contain

140

150 acres of cleared land, six or eight of which is good meadow, the

improvements in tolerable condition. For terms apply to the

subscriber.

William Snodgrass, Guardian.

15 May 1830 -- Wm. Snodgrass d. 15 May 1830, age 61y 18d, buried

Tuscarara

Graveyard.

17 Jun 1830 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 31, #25, page 3, col. 3: Poor

Report:

Robert V. Snodgrass, to be applied to the support of John Keesecke...

$20.00

28 Jul 1830 -- Will Book 10, page 122: Will of Robert Snodgrass.

In the name of God Amen. I Robert Snodgrass of the County of

Berkeley and State of Virginia, Knowing the uncertainty of life and

the

certainty of death, and feeling myself now in a sound state of mind

and

capable

with satisfaction to myself of disposing of my property, do publish

and

declare

this to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills of a

prior

date.

1st It is my will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be

paid

and to this affect I earnestly desire my executor to avail himself of

earliest funds to pay off and satisfy my creditors.

2dly I give and bequeath to Sarah Ann Snodgrass in addition to

the sum

two thousand ($2000) dollars already advanced to her, all the right,

title

and

interest which I have in the lands of Samuel Hedges dec'd which I

purchased of

William B. Hedges and Hezekiah Hedges assignees of Bailey T.

Hedges,

and I

further give and bequeath to her the further sum of two hundred

dollars in

Cash.

3dly I give and devise to my daughter Elizabeth Hedges in

addition to

the

sum of seven hundred and twenty two dollars ($722) already

advanced to

her,

all my lands in the County of Morgan to her and her heirs forever

and I

further give & bequeath to my said daughter Elizabeth the further

sum of

eighteen hundred and twenty eight dollars to be paid to her by my

executor

good solvent paper, the one half of said sum to be paid as aforesaid

in one

year and the balance in two years after my death. But my executor

authorised at his discretion to pay the said legacy sooner and in cash

if the

situation of my estate will allow him to do so.

4th I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary T. Evans, in

addition to

the

sum of twelve hundred and two dollars already advanced to her, the

futher

sum

of one thousand and ninety eight dollars to be paid to her by my

executor

cash the one half in one year & the residue in two years after my

death, But

as before stated in reference to the legacy to my daughter Elizabeth,

executor is authorised and indeed desired to pay the above

mentioned

legacy to

my daughter Mary earlier if the situation of my estate will allow him

to do

so.

5thly I give and bequeath to my wife Catherine Snodgrass,

during the

term

of her natural life, the profits and dividends of my bank stock and

canal

stock, also during the said period of her natural life, the one third of

personal property, & negroes and also the one third of the rents and

profits

of all my lands & houses in the county of Berkeley and in as much as

have

given her during her life, the full enjoyment of the whole of my

interest in

my Bank & Canal Stock, supposing that such interest in addition to

the

above

bequests will be equivalent to the one third of my whole estate,

should my

wife Catherine amend the provision of my will & claim her legal

distribution

rights, it is my wish that each of my daughters above mentioned shall

have

deducted from their legacies the sum of one hundred & fifty dollars,

and in

that event that my bank stock & canal stock (excepting my wifes

interest

therein) be equally divided & distributed among all my children and

should

wife accept the provision made by this will for her, it is my desire &

she is

hereby invested with full power at her death of making by will such a

disposition of that portion of my personal estate left to her during life

among my children as she shall deem most proper & judicious.

6th It is my will that the bond which I hold on Jefferson Evans my

son

law be given up to my daughter Mary to be by her cancelled or

otherwise

disposed of at her pleasure.

7th I devise to Hezekiah Hedges in trust and for the use and

benefit of

Robert Reeds [Reed], an orphan Child raised by me, a tract or parcel

land, of

fifty acres, subject to the limitation hereinafter expressed, to be

taken from

a tract of 166 acres purchased by me of Thomas Hammond

Executor of

James

Hammond dec'd & part of a tract of 85 acres which I located &

patented

myself.

The said tract to commence nine rods below Tunis fords, thence

down the

meanders of Back Creek to a corner near the mouth of a deep

gulley,

corner to

the tract of 166 acres bought of Hammond, thence along a line of

marked

trees

north 72 W 74 poles to a white oak on a hill thence pursuing the

calls of

the

two tracts above refered to until the quantity of 50 acres are taken

off. But

should the said Robert Reed die without leaving a legitimate child or

children,

then in that event the said tract to revert to my heirs at Law. It is

understood

that this tract of 50 acres is to be subject likewise to the claim given

by me

my wife to the one third of the profits of all my lands in the County

Berkeley.

8th I devise and bequeath to my son Joseph Snodgrass all the

rest and

residue or my real and personal estate of every kind, wheresoever

found or

situated, not otherwise disposed of by this will.

9thly whereas I have a number of small claims under five dollars

due to

me by persons of poor circumstances in the neighborhood, it is my

desire

that

my executor shall exercise his discretion as to the collection of those

claims

taking care not to exact strict justices when the collection of such

small

claims will operate with any hardship or oppression.

10thly should it happen that any of my daughters should receive

any

additional advancements after the date of this will, which sums shall

appear

charged on my Books in my hand writing or for which receipts shall

given,

then several sums are to be first deducted from the Legacies left to

them in

the previous sections of this will before their legacies are given to

them by

my executor.

11th Lastly I do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my son

in law

Robert H. Snodgrass [Robert V. Snodgrass] the executor of this my

last

will & Testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my

seal this

28th day of July 1830.

R. Snodgrass

In presence of Chas. Jas. Faulkner

Benj. Comegys acknowledged this 28th day of July 1830

Mich'l Rooney signed June 29th 1830

At a court held for Berkeley County at the Court House of the said

County

Monday the 13th day of December 1830. This Last Will and

testament of

Robert

Snodgrass deceased, was produced in Court and proven by the

Oaths of

Charles

J. Faulkner and Michael Rooney two of the witnesses thereto, and

ordered

to be

recorded, and on the motion of Robert N. Snodgrass the executor

therein

named

who made oath thereto according to Law, certificate is granted him

for

obtaining a probate thereof in due form, giving security, whereupon

he,

with

security, entered into and acknowledged bond conditioned as the

law

directs

Teste John Strother C.B.C.

---------------------------

1830 Berkeley Co Census

page 245:

William Snodgrass = 2 m 15-20, 1 m 20-30, 1 m 50-60, 2 f 10-15, 1 f

20-30, 1

50-60.

page 245:

Robert Snodgrass = 1 m 15-20, 1 m 20-30, 1 m 50-60, 1 f 20-30, 1 f

30-40.

[vss - Rob't abt 57 yr old - Cath. abt 40 ... rather makes her seem a

second

wife;

they m. 1806, he would have been abt 33 to her 16]

Stephen Snodgrass = 1 m 60-70, 2 f 15-20, 1 f 50-60.

page 247:

Robert V. Snodgrass = 1 m 30-40, 2 f 0-5, 1 f 5-10, 1 f 20-30.

--------------------------

30 Nov 1830 -- Robert Snodgrass, Esq., b. 16 Mar 1773, d. 30 Nov 1830,

buried Hedgesville Cemetery.

2 Dec 1830 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 31, #49, page 3, col. 4: Died, on

Tuesday

morning,

Capt. Robert Snodgrass, of this county, aged about 57 years. The deceased

was a

highly

respectable farmer, and for the last twenty years, one of the acting

Magistrates of

the

Berkeley

court. In every situation he bore the character of an honest, upright man.

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

9 Dec 1830 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 31, #50, page 3, col. 5:

John E. Snodgrass, courtcase.

16 Dec 1830 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 31, #51, page 3, col. 4:

Robert V. Snodgrass, rental property.

23 Dec 1830 -- Will Book 10, pages 203-207: An appraisment Bill, of the

personal

estate

Robert Snodgrass dec'd made on the 23rd December 1830

one Negroe man Jack $50.00

one Negroe man Charles 350.00

one Negroe boy Jacob 325.00

one Negroe woman Eliza 260.00

one gray Horse 65.00

one Bay mare 40.00

one Brown mare 50.00

one young Do 60.00

7 steers $12 each 84.00

7 milch cows 42.00

1 Bull7.00

2 Heifers 12.00

2 large fat steers 40.00

3 small fat Do 20.00

3 Calves 6.00

38 Sheep at 125 cts each 47.50

one large wheat fan 4.00

one small Do 6.00

lot stock Hogs 40.00

one cutting Box & Knife 1.25

one Jack Screw 1.50

lot jacks & rakes 3.00

1 matlock & shovels 2.00

lot old mill Irons 10.00

1 McCormick Plough &c 12.00

1 Double & 2 single shovel Do. 2.50

one old barrshear plough 0.75

lot corn Hoes & Garden spade 2.00

23 fattening Hogs at 5$ each 115.00

1 sett copper stills (now in use 23 tubs

& Barrels & Kegs, Caps, worms, heaters,

pump & all other apparatus in S. House 100.00

one apple mill cast nuts &c 10.00

1 wheel Barrow 1.50

1 Cross cut saw 1.00

18 still Tubs out Doors 10.00

lot flax seed 2.00

1 sett small stills, caps worms 7 Tubs &

coolers and old Copper 35c on S. House

loft 20.00

lot of whiskey & brandy on still House

loft 20 B'lls 200.00

one whiskey pump1.00

4 Barrels peach brandy 80.00

lot of whisky in cellar including old

liquor 55.00

one plantation wagon 16.00

lot axes & wedges 3.00

9 new whisky casks 9.00

267 H? broke flax at 3 p'r H'd 8.01

lot 2 inch plank0.75

one road wagon stretchers trough & cover 60.00

one old Wagon 10.00

one Harrow 1.50

sett Smith tools & old Irons 25.00

lot Horse Gears, Halter Chains etc.21.00

lot grain Cradles & mowing & old scythes 2.00

one ten <tin?> plate stove & pipe 7.00

old manure forks & pick 1.50

lot old chains & Irons 1.00

1 Cleaver 2 meat Tubs morter Pestell &c. 2.00

one large brass Kettle 9.00

one Bell mettle do. 2.50

one large Iron Kettle 3.50

4 Iron potts &c.1.50

4 smaller Do. 2.00

2 ovens & gridle0.50

one Tea Kettle 1.00

one Franklin Stove 6.00

lot of Dishes 3.00

lot vegetable Dishes 1.25

lot Liverpool plates &c. 1.50

one Doz'n Dining plates 1.00

lot liverpool dining Do. 1.00

2 Bread baskets etc. 0.50

lot Knives & forks Carver & steel 8.00

lot Crockery ware &c. 5.00

one Dining Table2.00

Two Breakfast Do. 5.00

1/2 Doz'n windsor Chairs 4.00

1/2 Doz'n Do. plain 4.00

1/2 Doz'n Do. red 3.00

1 settee 3.00

1 sideboard 18.00

lott Glasses & bottles & waiters 3.00

1 pair silver plated candlesticks, snuffers

& Tray 4.00

Scotts Bible 6 vols. 14.00

family Bible 3.00

one Trunk 2.00

one corner cupboard 5.00

one pair large looking Glasses 4.00

6 Pictures 2.00

3 pair Brass Candlesticks 3.00

1 pair clock tin tumblers &c. 1.00

1 pair brass And Irons 2.00

1 pair cast Iron Do. 0.75

1 shott gun belt & Horn 3.50

1 Rifle Gun Pouch etc. 8.00

1 ten plate stove & pipe 12.00

1 pair large And Irons 0.50

10 split bottom'd Chairs 2.50

one Table & Pitcher 1.50

one Desk & Book case 3.00

lot of Books (various) 10.00

lot Greek & latin Books 10.00

1 Brass Scale & Deviders 1.25

1/2 Keg Chewing Tobacco 5.00

lot Carpenters Tools 5.00

1 pair Iron shears 0.50

1 pair scales & weights 1.50

1 pair saddle Bags 1.50

sundry old Tools &c. 2.00

Barr furniture including Liquor in stands 10.00

lot of lead & shott 2 kegs & shoemaker tools 4.00

lot of old Irons Chest tray &c 2.00

92 H? Tallow at 8 ct. p'r H.? 7.36

<"H" may mean hogshead>

3 ovens & lids & 1 pott 4.00

1 Tea Kettle, lot of Tin & Pewter ware 2.00

1 pair Steel yards & flat Irons 2.00

3 coffee mills 1.50

2 water Buckets & Tub 1.00

1 Kitchen Cupboard & Tables 3.00

2 meal sifters 1.00

2 frying pans 2 grid Irons ladle waffel

Irons & Toaster 3.00

one stand Table & Breakfast do. 2.50

1/2 Doz'n red split Chairs2.00

lot old windsor Chairs 1.00

one Ten plate stove & pipe7.00

lot wheels & Reels 2.50

one Quilt & frame 2.50

lott of Bags 3.00

1 acorn Bedstead & bedding 15.00

1 high post Do. Do. 15.00

one piece of Blanketing 12.50

3 blankets 5.00

1 Bag feathers 1.50

lot of wilton carpeting containing about

40 yds 20.00

lot of old carpeting all sorts 1.00

one bedstead & bedding & cot frame 4.50

Pot Trammels &c.0.50

1 Cherry Desk 4.00

one Bureau 5.00

lot of sheets pillow cases Table linen &

Towels 20.00

one large Chair 0.75

piece of flannel 25 yds 12.50

piece of Lindsey 12 yds 4.50

piece of linen 2.00

one bedstead bed & bedding 10.00

one Do. Do. 12.00

one Eight day Clock 40.00

one Tin safe 10.00

1 composition watch 5.00

1 silver cream pitcher & Doz'n Table spoons

1 doz'n Tea spoons sugar Tongs & ladle 25.00

one Set Castors 1.50

lot Tea ware, salts & Cannisters 5.00

glass bottles .75

1 pair shovel & Tongs &c 1.00

window curtains 1.25

lot bridles & 1 saddle 10.00

1 small looking Glass &c. 1.25

5 Quilts & Counter pains 10.00

2 stands Pitchers & Bowles2.00

1 Bedstead bed & Bedding 12.00

1 Do. Do. & curtains 10.00

1 Do. bed & Bedding 6.00

1 Ben stove & pipe 1.00

one bedstead bed & bedding 10.00

lot Hackled flax3.00

1 Chest & bed stead 0.50

2 barrels of salt 4.00

3 spinning wheels 1.00

lot leather 3.00

lot old lumber on garret 2.00

lot of Hops 1.50

1/2 cask Tarr 1.25

1 pair Shovel & Tongs 1.00

303 Bushals wheat at 72 cts. 218.16

245 Do. rye at 50 cts p'r B'l 122.50

280 Do. Corn at 55 cts p'r B'l154.00

76 1/2 Do. oats at 33 1/3 cts p'r B'l 25.50

15 Do. potatoes at 37 1/2 6.62 1/2

12 Tons Hay at $4 p'r Ton48.00

6 1/2 Tons Hay at $2. p'r Ton 13.00

2 Screw Locks 1.00

25 Chords wood at 50 cts.12.50

250 Bundles straw at 2 cts. 5.00

Total am't of appraisment $3588.40 1/2

In Obedience to an order of the county Court of Berkeley to us

directed & hereto annexed--we having been first duly sworn have

appraised

the forgoing list of property belonging to the Estate of R. Snodgrass

dec'd

therein set foth Given under our hands This 23rd December 1830

Wm. Cunningham, Teter Myers Jun'r, Geiorg _regelo? <in Ger

script>

Inventory of personal Estate not appraised

Cash in Gold and silver Coin 290.00

" Bank Notes 140.00

money due by specialty supposed solvent 2431.80

" due by account suppos'd solvent &

collectable 87.99

" due by persons failing to return three

stoves agreeable to their obligations 31.00

amount of specific Legacy to Robt. V.

Snodgrass in Samuel Hedges estate 800.00

amount of specific legacy to Jefferson

Evans a note for $700 _700.00

To which add $3588.40 1/2 cts the amount

of the foregoing Bill of appraisment 3588.40 1/2

Total amount of Inventory &

appraisment $8069.19 1/2

I do hereby certify that foregoing appraisment and Inventory

Contains

true and perfect account of all and singular the goods Chattles and

credits

the said dec'd which have heretofore come into my hands possession

knowledge given under my hand this 10th June 1831

Rob't V. Snodgrass Ex'or

At a court held for Berkley County at the court House on

Monday the

12th

day of September 1831 This Inventory and appraisement of the

Estate of

Robert

Snodgrass dec'd was produced to the court by Robert V. Snodgrass

adm'r

said

Estate & ordered to be recorded.

Teste Harrison waite CBC

6 Jan 1831 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 32, #2,

page 3, col. 5: Robert Snodgrass, sale.

Page 3, col. 4: Robert V. Snodgrass, letter.

3 Feb 1831 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 32, #6, page 3, col. 3:

Robert Snodgrass, funeral service.

17 Feb 1831 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 32, #8, page 3, col. 5:

Robert V. Snodgrass, estate settlement.

17 Mar 1831 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 32, #12, page 3, col. 3:

Robert V. Snodgrass, election judge.

23 Jun 1831 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 32, #26, page 3, col. 3:

Robert V. Snodgrass, poor report.

29 Jun 1831 -- Stephen Snodgrass, b. 3 Jan 1765, d. 29 Jun 1831, buried

Hedgesville

Cemetery.

30 Jun 1831 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 32, #27, page 3, col. 4:

Stephen Snodgrass died, age 67.

15 Sep 1831 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 32, #38, page 3, col. 1:

Robert V. Snodgrass, new magistrate.

20 Oct 1831 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 32, #43, page 3, col. 3:

Robert Snodgrass, military order.

15 Dec 1831 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 32, #51, page 3, col. 4:

Lucinda Snodgrass married M. Hedges.

8 Dec 1831 -- Lucinda Snodgrass married Morgan Hedges, surety

Paul V. Snodgrass, by Nathan Young, bond #5b211 (dated 8 Dec).

1 Mar 1832 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 33, #10, page 3, col. 5:

Robert V. Snodgrass, sale.

6 Apr 1832 -- Will Book ??, page ??: Estate account of Robert Snodgrass,

dec'd,

with

executor

Robert V. Snodgrass.

21 Jun 1832 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 33, #26, page 4, col 1:

Robert V. Snodgrass, poor report.

Aug 1832 -- Ann Snodgrass, wife of William Snodgrass, d. Aug 1832, age

71y 5m

19d,

buried Tuscarora Graveyard. [Ann Fryatt]

4 Sep 1832 -- Deed Book 40, page 79: Robert V. Snodgrass & Sarah Ann his

wife

Berkeley Co., VA, to John Zorn of the same...on Elk Ridge

adjoining the

lands of

Samuel Winnings heirs, Benjamin Ferrril [Ferrell] & Charles Anick...

conveyed

to the said Robert V. Snodgrass by deed bearing date 17th May

1822 ...

Recorded 8 Oct 1832.

27 Sep 1832 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 33, #40, page 3, col. 3:

Robert V. Snodgrass & William Snodgrass, politics.

4 Oct 1832 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 33, #41, page 3, col. 3:

Catharine Snodgrass, letter.

16 Oct 1832 -- Lavina Snodgrass married Washington Evans, surety Stephen

Snodgrass,

by Jas. M. Brown, bond #5b244 (dated 15 Oct).

18 Oct 1832 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 33, #43, page 3, col. 3:

Levinia Snodgrass, dau. of William Snodgrass, married W. Evans.

1 Nov 1832 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 33, #45, page 2, col. 3:

Paul V. Snodgrass, Robert V. Snodgrass, & William Snodgrass,

Republicans.

21 Feb 1833 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 34, #9, page 3, col. 4:

Joseph E. Snodgrass, orator.

27 Feb 1833 -- Deed Book 40, page 271: Paul V. Snodgrass of Berkeley Co.,

VA,

to Edmund P. Hunter of the same of the second part and Philip C.

Pendleton

Edward Colston and John Keller of the third part Whereas the said

Philip

Pendleton and Edward Colston are securities for the said Snodgrass

in a

note

for $200 discount for the benefit of said Snodgrass & are about to

become

securities in another note for the like sum with a view to the

continuances

the said accommodation for 60 days after the expiration of the first

& the

said Snodgrass is also indebted to the said John Heller in the sum of

$75 by

note both of which debts he is desirous to secure and provide for the

payment

of Now This Deed Witnesses that the said Paul V. Snodgrass for &

consideration of the premises and of the sum of one dollar to him in

hand

paid

by the said Edmund P. Hunter hath...sold...to the said Hunter the

following

goods & chattles viz a wheat machine of four horse power together

with

all the

apparatus thereto belonging now in the care and possession of

William

Pendleton

of said county, one brown mare named Kit a roan mare named

Rosabell

now in the possession of the said Snodgrass all the stilling apparatus

belonging to the distillery at present occupied by the said Snodgrass

together

with any supplies to arise to the said Snodgrass after the satisfaction

of the

purpose of a certain trust deed executed to him to Robert V.

Snodgrass for

securing & providing for the payment of a certain note therein

mentioned

due

to William Pendleton (for a tract of land & being in the county of

Morgan)...

that if Paul V. Snodgrass shall fail to pay the debt for which the said

Pendleton

and Colston have become bound or shall hereafter become bound

for him ...shall upon the application of the said Pendleton, Colston

Keller

sell the goods & chattels aforesaid at public auction for cash...

Recorded 8 Mar 1833.

4 Apr 1833 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 34, #15, page 3, col. 5:

Catharine T. Snodgrass, letter.

13 Jun 1833 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 34, #25, page 3, col. 4:

Robert V. Snodgrass, poor report.

3 Oct 1833 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 34, #41, page 3, col. 5:

William Snodgrass, letter.

6 Mar 1834 -- Caroline Snodgrass, wife of Robert, d. 6 Mar 1834, age 43y

3m 25d,

buried

Hedgesville Cemetery. <apparently an error in reading the tombstone, should

Catherine>

20 Mar 1834 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 35, #4, page 3, col. 5:

Robert V. Snodgrass, overseer of the poor.

25 Mar 1834 -- Susan <Snodgrass> Pendleton, b. 18 Jun 1790, d. 25 Mar

1834,

buried

Old

Norbourne Cemetery <many other Pendletons buried there>.

10 Apr 1834 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 35, #7, page 3, col. 5:

Catharine T. Snodgrass, letter.

24 Jul 1834 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 35, #22, page 3, col. 2:

Robert V. Snodgrass, overseer of the poor.

31 Jul 1834 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 35, #23, page 3, col. 1:

M. T. Snodgrass, Lafayette Memorial.

16 Oct 1834 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 35, #34, page 3, col. 3:

Joseph Snodgrass, Temperance Society.

1 Nov 1834 -- Re-recorded Will Book 2, page 346

(original will book destroyed by Federal troops during the Civil War, will

later

re-recorded):

Will of Catherine Thomas Snodgrass, dated 1 Nov 1834.

Son, Joseph E. Snodgrass, $150.00, bedding, silver, quilts.

Nephew, Robert Reed, $50.00.

Balance of estate to be divided among daughters:

Sarah Ann Snodgrass

Elizabeth Hedges

Mary T. Evans, wife of Jefferson Evans.

Whereas there will be due me from my father's estate in Kentucky some $400

$500,

that is to

be divided as follows:

$80.00 to Joseph E. Snodgrass,

balance to three granddaughters:

Catherine Elizabeth Snodgrass, Catherine Virginia Hedges,

Catherine Mary Evans, to be divided when of age.

Son-in-law Hezekiah Hedges, executor.

Witnesses: William Pendleton & James Robinson

Recorded originally in Book 2, page 353. Probated 8 Dec 1834.

13 Nov 1834 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 35, #38, page 3, col. 1:

Catharine T. Snodgrass, Widow of R. Snodgrass, died age 44.

25 Dec 1834 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 35, #44, page 3, col. 1:

Joseph E. Snodgrass, rental property.

19 Mar 1835 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 36, #4, page 2, col. 5:

Robert V. Snodgrass, election judge.

16 May 1835 -- Marriage bond for Stephen Snodgrass to marry Catherine E.

Locke,

surety John Locke, bond #6b44 (no return).

28 May 1835 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 36, #14, page 2, col. 5:

Stephen R. Snodgrass married C. Locke.

12 Mar 1836 -- Deed Book 41, page 402: Robert V. Snodgrass & John Syler

Berkeley

Co.,

VA, to Benjamen Ferrel of the same

17 Mar 1836 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 37, #4, page 2, col. 6:

Robert V. Snodgrass, whig.

24 Mar 1836 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 37, #5, page 3, col. 3:

Paul V. Snodgrass, posted land.

14 Apr 1836 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 37, #8, page 3, col. 3: Dr.

Joseph E. Snodgrass married H. Chandler.

21 Apr 1836 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 37, #9, page 3, col. 3: Dr.

J. E. Snodgrass, Hedgesville.

15 May 1836 -- William Snodgrass, d. 15 May 1836, age 61y 18d,

buried Tuscarora Presbyterian Church.

19 May 1836 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 37, #13, page 3, col. 1:

William Snodgrass Sr. died, age 60.

16 Jun 1836 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 37, #17,

page 2, col. 5: Joseph E. Snodgrass, politics.

Page 2, col. 6: Dr. Joseph E. Snodgrass, temperance society.

23 Jun 1836 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 37, #18, page 3, col. 1:

R. V. Snodgrass, wants bridge builders.

4 Aug 1836 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 37, #24, page 3, col. 2:

Joseph E. Snodgrass, camp meeting.

29 Sep 1836 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 37, #32, page 3, col. 2:

Joseph E. Snodgrass, courthouse details.

27 Oct 1836 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 37, #36, page 3, col. 3:

Robert V. Snodgrass, politics.

10 Nov 1836 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 37, #38, page 3, col. 2:

William Snodgrass Sr., sale.

14 Nov 1836 -- Will Book 12, pages 101-2: Estate account of Stephen

Snodgrass,

with

Robert V. Snodgrass administrator.

15 Nov 1836 -- Will Book 12, pages 108-9: Estate account of Robert

Snodgrass,

with Robert V. Snodgrass executor.

17 Nov 1836 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 37, #39, page 3, col. 1:

Dr. J. E. Snodgrass, Temperance Society.

26 Nov 1836 -- Will Book 12, pages 114-6: Inventory of the estate of William

Snodgrass,

dec'd.

pages 116-?: Sale bill of estate of William Snodgrass, dec'd.

28 Dec 1836 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 37, #45, page 3, col. 2:

Dr. J. E. Snodgrass, Temperance Society.

1 Feb 1837 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 37, #50, page 3, col. 2: Dr.

J. E. Snodgrass & Joseph E. Snodgrass, Temperance Society.

11 Oct 1837 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 38, #34, page 3, col. 3:

William Snodgrass Sr., legal note.

25 Oct 1837 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 38, #36, page 3, col. 2:

Robert V. Snodgrass, military note.

6 Dec 1837 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 38, #42, page 3, col. 2:

J. E. Snodgrass, sale.

25 Apr 1838 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 39, #9, page 3, col. 2:

Robert V. Snodgrass, military note.

13 Jun 1838 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 39, #16, page 3, col. 3:

Stephen Snodgrass, sale.

19 Jun 1838 -- Will Book 12, pages 441-2: Estate account of William

Snodgrass,

with

[his son]

William T. Snodgrass administrator.

20 Jun 1838 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 39, #17, page 3, col. 1:

Stephen Snodgrass, magistrate.

27 Jun 1838 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 39, #18, page 3, col. 4:

Robert Snodgrass, donation.

11 Jul 1838 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 39, #20, page 3, col. 2:

Joesph E. Snodgrass, courtcase.

17 Oct 1838 -- Catharine Elizabeth Snodgrass, dau. of Meverell Locke, wife

Stephen

Snodgrass, d. 17 Oct 1838, age 21y 6m 22d, buried Old Norbourne

Cemetery.

24 Oct 1838 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 39, #35, page 2, col. 4:

Catherine Elizabeth Snodgrass nee Locke, age 23, wife of Stephen

Snodgrass, died.

5 Dec 1838 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 39, #41, page 3, col. 3:

Stephen Snodgrass, negros for hire.

2 Mar 1839 -- Meverell L. Snodgrass, son of Stephen R. Snodgrass, d. 2 Mar

1839,

age

5m 7d,

buried Old Norbourne Cemetery.

12 Apr 1839 -- Deed Book 43, page 374: Joseph E. Snodgrass and Hannah

his wife

of the City of Baltimore, MD, to Aaron Myers of Berkeley Co.,

VA...east

side

of North Mountain... <signed by Jos. E. Snodgrass & Hannah M.

Snodgrass,

and

signatures witnessed in Baltimore.>

Recorded 14 May 1832.

12 Apr 1839 -- Deed Book 43, page 387: Joseph E. Snodgrass and Hannah

his wife

of Baltimore City, MD, to Hezekiah Hedges of Berkeley Co., VA...a

tract

land in Berkeley County on Back Creek being the same that was

devised to

the

said Joseph E. Snodgrass by the last will and testament of Robert

Snodgrass

[his father] dec'd who held the same by deed from Robert Snodgrass

Sr.

and

Susannah

his wife dated 23 Feb 1801...

<signed Joseph E. & Hannah M. Snodgrass signatures witnessed in

Baltimore.>

Recorded 18 May 1839.

28 Dec 1839 -- Deed Book 48, page 276: Joseph E. Snodgrass & Hannah M.

Snodgrass

his wife of the City of Baltimore, MD, to John Syler of Berkeley Co.,

... land

purchased by Robt. Snodgrass dec'd, who devised the same to

Joseph E.

Snodgrass ...

Recorded 13 Aug 1844.

12 Mar 1840 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 41, #3,

page 2, col. 5: W. T. Snodgrass, Whig.

Page 2, col. 4: William T. Snodgrass, Whig.

26 Mar 1840 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 41, #5, page 3, col. 1:

Robert V. Snodgrass, overseer of the poor.

28 Mar 1840 -- Deed Book 44, page 211: Wm. T. Snodgrass of Berkeley

Co., VA,

to Taliaferro Stribling of Frederick Co...

Recorded 28 Mar 1840.

<There is genealogical information here, but it does not seem to

apply to

the

Snodgrass family, as Wm. T. Snodgrass acquired his right to the land

purchase.>

13 Aug 1840 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 41, #25, page 2, col. 2:

William T. Snodgrass, whig.

----------------------------

1840 Berkeley Co Census

page 131:

Elizabeth Snodgrass = 1 f 20-30; 1 f 60-70; slaves - 1 m 0-10, 1 f

0-10,

1 f

24-36.

page 135:

Robert V. Snodgrass = 1 m 5-10; 1 m 40-50; 2 f 0-5; 1 f 5-10; 2 f

10-15;

1 f 15-20; 1 f 30-40; slaves - 3 m 10-24, 1 f 10-24.

page 168:

William T. Snodgrass = 1 m 0-5; 1 m 20-30; 2 f 20-30; 1 f 60-70;

slaves - 3 m 10-24, 2 f 10-24.

page 169:

Stephen R. Snodgrass = 1 m 15-20; 1 m 30-40;

slaves - 2 m 0-10, 2 m 10-24, 3 f 0-10, 2 f 10-24.

----------------------------------

8 Oct 1840 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 41, #33, page 2, col. 6:

Mary Snodgrass, letter.

21 Jan 1841 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 41, #48, page 3, col. 1:

Stephen R. Snodgrass married E. Breathed.

5 Aug 1841 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 42, #23, page 3, col. 3:

Catherine Elizabeth Snodgrass married I. Robinson.

<possibly this should be #28, which would tie in with the entry

below>

9 Sep 1841 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 42, #28, page 3, col. 3:

Daughter of Robert V. Snodgrass married.

17 Sep 1841 -- Catherine E. Snodgrass married Israel Robinson, surety Geo.

Robinson, by Lewis F. Wilson, bond #6b246 (dated 4 Sep).

17 Mar 1842 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 43, #3, page 3, col. 2:

William T. Snodgrass, whig.

7 Apr 1842 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 43, #6, page 3, col. 4:

Robert V. Snodgrass, letter.

1 Dec 1842 -- Deed Book 46, page 198: Stephen R. Snodgrass, William T.

Snodgrass,

Magnus T. Snodgrass, John F. Snodgrass and Louisa his wife,

Joseph

McMurran,

and Elizabeth his wife, Washington Evans and Livinia his wife,

Samuel

McMurran

and Ann his wife, Mary Snodgrass, Susan Snodgrass, and Ann

Snodgrass

(the said Stephen, William, Magnus, John, Elizabeth, Lavinia, Ann

McMurran,

Mary and Susan, being children and heirs at law of William

Snodgrass

dec'd and

the

said Ann Snodgrass being the widow of said William Snodgrass

dec'd) to

Erasmus F.

Tate and George Thomas.

Signatures witnessed in Berkeley Co., VA:

Samuel McMurran & Ann his wife,

Ann Snodgrass, widow of William Snodgrass dec'd,

Mary Snodgrass, Susan Snodgrass.

Signatures witnessed in Clark Co., OH:

Lavinia D. Evans, wife of Washington Evans, & Washington

Evans.

Signatures witnessed in Wood Co., VA:

John F. Snodgrass & Louisa his wife.

Signatures witnessed in Jefferson Co., VA:

Joseph McMurran & Elizabeth McMurran his wife.

<There is no indication of where the signatures of Stephen R.

Snodgrass,

William T. Snodgrass, & Magnus T. Snodgrass were witnessed, but

they

seem to

have been living in Berkeley Co., VA, at the time.>

16 Jun 1842 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 43, #16, page 3, col. 2:

Robert V. Snodgrass, poor report.

?? Oct 1842 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 43, #32, page 3, col. 4:

Stephen R. Snodgrass, letter. <erased the date>

1 Dec 1842 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 43, #40, page 3, col. 4:

William T. Snodgrass, sheep found.

12 Dec 1842 -- Will Book 14, pages 249-251: Estate account of William

Snodgrass,

by William T. Snodgrass, administrator.

16 Mar 1843 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 44, #3, page 3, col. 4:

Robert V. Snodgrass, election official.

30 Mar 1843 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 44, #5, page 2, col. 2:

Robert V. Snodgrass & S. R. Snodgrass, whigs.

6 Apr 1843 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 44, #6, page 3, col. 4: S. R.

Snodgrass,

letter.

6 Jul 1843 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 44, #19, page 3, col. 3: Stephen R.

Snodgrass,

letter.

27 Jul 1843 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 44, #22, page 3, col. 3:

William T. Snodgrass, sale, library stock.

14 Aug 1843 -- Deed Book 47, page 312: William Snodgrass, division of

land.

Heirs of William Snodgrass are: Mary Snodgrass, Susan Snodgrass,

Stephen R.

Snodgrass, Elizabeth McMurran, John F. Snodgrass, Magnus T.

Snodgrass,

William T. Snodgrass. <There is no indication as to why Livinia

Evans &

Ann

McMurran did not receive an allotment.>

5 Oct 1843 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 44, #32, page 3, col. 3:

Stephen R. Snodgrass, letter.

28 Nov 1843 -- Magnus Snodgrass (also listed as M. T. Snodgrass) married

Ann

Porterfield,

surety Jacob Van Doren, by Lewis F. Wilson, bond #65308 (dated 27 Nov).

30 Nov 1843 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 44, #40, page 2, col. 6:

Magnus T. Snodgrass married A. Porterfield.

4 Jan 1844 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 44, #45, page 3, col. 2: Stephen R.

Snodgrass,

letter.

11 Jan 1844 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 44, #46, page 2, col. 3:

William T. Snodgrass, Whig.

26 Apr 1844 -- Susan R. Snodgrass married Thorton Henshaw, surety Wm.

Snodgrass,

Lewis F. Wilson, bond #6b320 (dated 26 Apr).

2 May 1844 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 45, #9, page 3, col. 1:

Susan R. Snodgrass, dau. of William Snodgrass, married T.

Henshaw.

13 Jun 1844 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 45, #15, page 3, col. 1:

Robert V. Snodgrass, poor report.

11 Jul 1844 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 45, #19, page 3, col. 1:

Robert V. Snodgrass & William T. Snodgrass, Whigs.

21 Nov 1844 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 45, #38, page 3, col. 1:

Robert V. Snodgrass, school board.

28 Nov 1844 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 45, #39, page 2, col. 7:

S. R. Snodgrass, found cow.

9 Jan 1845 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 45, #45, page 3, col. 2:

William T. Snodgrass, found bull.

21 Jan 1845 -- William Tyler Snodgrass married Anabel Tabb, surety John T.

Tabb,

Lewis F. Wilson, bond #1b113 (dated 7 Jun).

23 Jan 1845 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 45, #47, page 2, col. 6:

William T. Snodgrass married A. Tabb.

23 May 1845 -- Deed Book 49, page 99: William T. Snodgrass & Arabella E.

his

wife to

Stephen R. Snodgrass, all of Berkeley Co., VA. Recorded 24 May 1845.

9 Jun 1845 -- Will Book 15, pages 68-71: Sale of the estate of

Catherine

Snodgrass deceased, made by Hezekiah Hedges, executor.

<Although this was recorded 9 Jun 1845, the sale appears to have

been

held

30 Dec 1834. There is no explanation given for the long delay

between the

sale

and the

time it is recorded.>

1845 -- Will Book 15, pages 95-97: Estate account of Catherine

Snodgrass,

Hezekiah Hedges, executor.

10 Jul 1845 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 46, #19, page 3, col. 6: R.

Snodgrass, sale.

17 Jul 1845 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 46, #20, page 3, col. 1:

Robert V. Snodgrass & William T. Snodgrass, Agricultural Society.

Page 3, col. 1: Stephen R. Snodgrass, camp meeting.

16 Oct 1845 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 46, #33, page 2, col. 6:

Robert V. Snodgrass & William T. Snodgrass, Education

committee.

14 Feb 1846 -- Augustus Summerville Robinson, son of Israel & C.

Robinson,

b. 27 May 1845, d. 14 Feb 1846, buried Tomahawk Presbyterian

Cemetery.

12 Mar 1846 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 47, #2, page 2, col. 3:

Robert V. Snodgrass, Whig.

26 Mar 1846 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 47, #4, page 3, col. 3:

Robert V. Snodgrass, election official.

13 Apr 1846 -- Deed Book 49, page 417: ...whereas Jacob Wedle

and

Catharine

his wife did on 23 Oct 1832 convey to Robt. V. Snodgrass and

Lewis

Grantham

trust for the benefit of John Miller by deed duly recorded in the

county

court

of Berkeley a certain tract of land situate in the county of Berkeley

on the

waters of Back Creek containing 248 acres and 2 roods which said

trust

deed

was assigned by Jacob R. Miller attorney in fact for said John Miller

Hedges and Robinson and by them to William Cofffenberger on 18

Sep

1839 and

whereas the said William Coffenberger acknowledges the receipt in

full of

the

debt due him by virtue transfer and has desired us to release to the

heirs of

the said Jacob Weddle all the claim held by us in virtue of said trust

deed

the said Robt. V. Snodgrass & Lewis Grantham for & in

consideration of

the sum

of $1 to us in hand paid by the heirs of the Jacob Weddle here by

release

and

forever quit claim to the said lands...

Recorded at April term of court 1846.

16 Apr 1846 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 47, #7, page 3, col. 2:

Robert V. Snodgrass, election official.

11 Jun 1846 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 47, #15, page 3, col. 4:

Robert V. Snodgrass, poor report.

23 Jul 1846 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 47, #21, page 3, col. 1:

Stephen R. Snodgrass, camp meeting.

15 Oct 1846 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 47, #33, page 3, col. 3:

John V. Snodgrass married V. Quarrier.

22 Oct 1846 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 47, #34, page 2, col. 1:

Robert V. Snodgrass, school commissioner.

11 Feb 1847 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 47, #50, page 3, col. 1:

Robert V. Snodgrass, sale.

18 Mar 1847 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 48, #3, page 3, col. 2:

Robert V. Snodgrass & Stephen R. Snodgrass, court justices.

8 Apr 1847 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 48, #6, page 3, col. 2:

Robert V. Snodgrass, election official.

19 Aug 1847 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 48, #25, page 3, col. 2:

Robert V. Snodgrass, legal note.

4 Nov 1847 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 48, #36, page 3, col. 1:

Magnus T. Snodgrass, Robert V. Snodgrass, & William T.

Snodgrass, tax.

29 Feb 1848 -- Lucinda V. Snodgrass married Elliot Tabb, surety

Robert V. Snodgrass, by J. H. Jennings, bond #7b124 (dated 24

Feb).

10 Apr 1848 -- Will Book 15, pages 485?- ?:

Estate account of William Snodgrass deceased, William T.

Snodgrass

administrator.

20 Jul 1848 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 49, #21, page 3, col. 3:

Magnus T. Snodgrass, Robert V. Snodgrass, Stephen R. Snodgrass,

William T. Snodgrass, tax.

27 Jul 1848 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 49, #22, page 2, col. 4:

R. V. Snodgrass, reception committee.

28 Sep 1848 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 49, #31, page 3, col. 1:

William T. Snodgrass, sale.

1 Dec 1848 -- Deed Book 52, page 140: Wm. T. Snodgrass and

Arabella

his wife

of Berkeley Co., VA, to Wm. Cunningham...all that certain lot or

parcel of

land assigned to the said Arabella E. Snodgrass by

commissioners...to

divide

the lands of John Tabb, dec'd, father of said Araballa E., among his

heirs...

Recorded 20 Dec 1848.

1849 -- Sims Index: Robert V. Snodgrass, 2a.3r.16p., adj. H. G.

Kitchen,

Book 2, page 272.

1849 -- Sims Index: Robert V. Snodgrass, 10 acres, Back Creek,

Book 2,

page

273.

1849 -- ...will of Stephen R. Snodgrass...

12 May 1849 -- Will Book 17, page 162:

In the name of God, Amen I Ann Snodgrass of Berkeley County,

being

sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding, do make and

publish my

last Will and Testament, in manner and form following; (that is to

say) First

I hereby give and devise unto my daughter Mary Snodgrass one of

the

Beds,

bedsteads, and bedding as they now stand in the white room, also

the

Bureau

that is in the said white room, and I further give and devise unto my

daughter

Mary Snodgrass one sett or half dozen large silver spoons.

Secondly I give and devise unto my daughter Susan R. Henshaw

the

wife of

Thornton Henshaw the other bedstead and bedding as it stands at

present

in the

white Room, also the large Gilt framed mantle Glass that I now use

in my

parlor and further the rug and fire furniture, that is to say the large

brass

and Irons brass fender, Shovel, tongs and tong hooks now used in

parlor,

and I further give and devise unto my daughter Susan R. Henshaw

large

Family Bible that has the name of John F. Snodgrass upon the back:

These

are

special articles that I wished my two daughters to have in the order

which

they are named. And as to the rest, residue and remainder of my

effects

not

herein before bequeathed or disposed of, subject to all the charges

and

expenses of proving this my will, defraying my Funeral expenses and

paying my

just debts I hereby give, devise, bequeath and dispose of the same

and

every

part thereof to all of my children equally (namely) Elizabeth F.

McMurran,

John F. Snodgrass, Lavinia D. Evans, Stephen R. Snodgrass,

William T.

Snodgrass, Ann S. McMurran, Mary Snodgrass, Magnus T.

Snodgrass, and

Susan R. Henshaw.

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed

my seal

this

twelfth day of May 1849

Ann Snodgrass

Signed, sealed published and declared as and for the last Will and

Testament

of Ann Snodgrass in our presence and at her request, attested by us

in her

presence

Samuel D. Campbell Henry Cambpell

Berkeley County to Wit: September 15th 1852

This last Will and testament of Ann Snodgrass dec'd was

produced to

the

Court and proven by the oaths of Samuel D. Campbell and Henry

Campbell

the

attesting witnesses thereto and there being no Executor named in

said Will,

the motion of William T. Snodgrass, he is appointed Administrator

with

the

will annexed, of said deceased, who thereupon entered into bond

with

security

approved by the court in the penalty of Two thousand dollars and

was

sworn

according to law to discharge the duties of his said office.

18 Aug 1849 -- Deed Book 52, page 569: Ann Snodgrass, widow of

the

late

William Snodgrass dec'd, Thornton Hanshaw [Henshaw] of Berkeley

Co.,

and

Susan R. (formerly Susan R. Snodgrass) his wife to Stephen R.

Snodgrass

of the

same...

the same land being lots #2 & 8 assigned to Susan R. Snodgrass a

child

and heir

William Snodgrass dec'd by commissioners appointed to divide the

land of

which

the

dec'd died seized...together with all the estate right title interest and

property,

claim

and demand whatever of them, the said Ann Snodgrass (widow)

thereto...

Recorded 29 Sep 1849.

1849 -- ...estate of Robert Snodgrass...

1 Apr 1850 -- Deed Book 53, page 79: Paul V. Snodgrass of the first

part,

Israel Wood of the second part and Robt. V. Snodgrass of the third

part,

all of

Berkeley Co., VA. Witnesseth that whereas the said party of the first

part

is justly

indebted to the said party of the third part in the sum of $97.43 and

the

said Paul

Snodgrass being desirous to secure and make safe the said Robt. V.

Snodgrass.

Now this Indenture witnesseth that the said party of the first part for

and in

consideration of the premises and the sum of $1 to him in hand paid

by the

said

party of the second part...has granted...unto the party of the second

part ...

all

the

right ... of the said party of the first part of in and to the reversion of

his

mother

Mrs. Elizabeth Snodgrass's dower in the estate of the late Stephen

Snodgrass

dec'd

consisting of land and slaves, a memorandum and platt of division

and

assignment

dower is duly recorded in the Clerks office of the county court of

Berkeley

...

<Signed by Paul V. Snodgrass, Israel Wood, & Robt. V.

Snodgrass.>

Recorded 2 Apr 1850.

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1850 Berkeley Co Census

page 312, #49/50:

Elliott R. Tabb25-M-VA farmer, $4400

Lucy Tabb 19-F-VA <Lucinda Snodgrass>

Robert Tabb 1-M-VA

page 313, #57/58:

Morgan Hedges 40-M-VA farmer, $500

Catharine Hedges 73-F-VA

Lucinda Hedges 39-F-VA <Lucinda Snodgrass>

Harley Hedges 16-M-VA

Hiam Hedges 14-M-VA

Maranda Hedges 11-F-VA

Josiah Hedges 8-M-VA

Catharine Hedges5-F-VA

Oliver Hedges 8m-M-VA

#972/993:

Elizabeth Snodgrass 75-F-VA

Paul Snodgrass 50-M-VA

Sarah Snodgrass40-F-VA

page 380, #991/1013:

Israel Robinson30-M-VA clerk, $6000

Catharine Robinson 25-F-VA <Catherine Snodgrass>

Jane Robinson 7-F-VA

Ann Robinson 5-F-VA

Robert Robinson 2-M-VA

9th Dist., page 391, #1132/1159:

Wm. Pendleton 61-M-VA farmer

Elizabeth Pendleton 47-F-MD

William Phenise35-M-VA (black)

<This may be the Wm. Pendleton who married Susan Snodgrass in

1811.>

#1133/1160:

Stephen R. Snodgrass 43-M-VA farmer, $10,000

Elizabeth Snodgrass 28-F-MD <Elizabeth Breathed>

William Snodgrass 14-M-VA

Isaac Snodgrass 8-M-VA

John Snodgrass 6-M-VA

Kate Snodgrass 4-F-VA

Rollins Snodgrass 2-M-VA

Francis Snodgrass 6m-M-VA

#1196/1223:

Robert V. Snodgrass 57-M-VA farmer, $5,825

Sarah Snodgrass44-F-VA <Sarah Snodgrass>

Ann Snodgrass 20-F-VA

Susan Snodgrass17-F-VA

Stephen Snodgrass 16-M-VA clerk

Mary Snodgrass 14-F-VA

Ellen Snodgrass12-F-VA

Robert Snodgrass 10-M-VA

Francis Snodgrass 8-F-VA [aka Fanny Belle]

William Snodgrass 6-M-VA

Laura Snodgrass1?-F-VA

#1240/1260:

William T. Snodgrass 39-M-VA $16,000

Arabella Snodgrass 22-F-VA <Arabella Tabb>

Nancy Snodgrass 4-F-VA

John Snodgrass 2-M-VA

#1499/1530:

Elizabeth Snodgrass 27-F-VA

Mary Snodgrass 27-F-VA $3,700

#1421/1452:

Magnus T. Snodgrass 36-M-VA farmer, $16,000

Ann Snodgrass 25-F-VA <Ann Porterfield>

George Alexander Snodgrass? 4-M-VA

William Snodgrass? 2-M-VA

Mary Porterfield 45-F-VA

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3 Sep 1850 -- Deed Book 53, page 501: Magnus T. Snodgrass of

Berkeley

Co.,

VA,

to Chas. J. Faulkner & Edmond Pendleton.

<Magnus mortgaged some land to Faulkner & Pendleton, in order to

pay

off a

debt.>

Recorded 25 Feb 1851.

10 Sep 1850 -- Laura Jane Snodgrass, d/o R. V. & S. A. Snodgrass,

b. 6 Jan 1849, d. 10 Aug 1850, buried Providence Cemetery.

13 Jan 1851 -- Deed Book 54, page 132: Magnus T. Snodgrass and

Ann

his wife of Berkeley Co., VA, to Esom E. Mayhew of the same ...

Recorded 10 Nov 1851.

18 Feb 1851 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 51, #51, page 2, col. 2:

Robert Snodgrass, committeeman.

13 May 1851 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 52, #11, page 2, col. 7:

Robert Snodgrass, poor request.

24 Jun 1851 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 52, #17, page 2, col. 7: H.

Snodgrass, tax.

23 Sep 1851 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 52, #30, page 3, col. 2:

Robert Snodgrass, turnpike company.

11 Nov 1851 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 52, #37, page 2, col. 3:

Robert Snodgrass, Whig.

16 Dec 1851 -- Anna Snodgrass married Levi Henshaw, surety

Robt. V.

Snodgrass,

by J. H. Jennings, bond #7b238 (dated 11 Dec).

17 Dec 1851 -- Stephen Rollins Snodgrass, s/o Stephen R. &

Elizabeth

Snodgrass, d. 17 Dec 1851, age 7y 2m 26d, buried Old Norbourne

Cemetery.

23 Dec 1851 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 52, #43, page 3, col. 1:

Annie Snodgrass, d/o of Col. R. V. Snodgrass, married L. Henshaw.

16 Mar 1852 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 53, #3, page 2, col. 3:

R. V. Snodgrass & William Snodgrass Jr., Whigs.

13 Apr 1852 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 53, #7, page 2, col. 1:

William Snodgrass, Jr., town commissioner.

Apr 1852 -- Deed Book 54, page 294:

William T. Snodgrass Trustee of the first part, Samuel D. Bryarly

and

John P. Rearfoot administrators of Thomas Bryarly dec'd of the

second, &

Josiah D. Flagg of the third part, all of Berkeley Co., VA <no

genealogical

information concerning Snodgrasses>.

Recorded 29 Apr 1852.

12 May 1852 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 53, #11,

page 2, col. 6: Robert Snodgrass, poor report.

page 2, col. 7: Robert Snodgrass & Stephen R. Snodgrass,

politics.

11 Aug 1852 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 53, #24, page 2, col. 3:

Robert

Snodgrass & S. R. Snodgrass, court justices.

28 Aug 1852 -- Ann, w/o William Snodgrass, d. 28 Aug 1852, age

71/74y

19d,

buried Tuscarora Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

8 Sep 1852 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 53, #28, page 3, col. 1:

Ann Snodgrass, w/o William Snodgrass, died.

29 Sep 1852 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 53, #31, page 3, col. 2:

Robert Snodgrass, tax.

14 Oct 1852 -- Will Book 17, pages ??: Appraisal & Sale of estate of

Ann

Snodgrass.

1 Nov 1852 -- Deed Book 55, page 181: Wm. T. Snodgrass &

Arabella E.

his

wife

to George Keyes...all that lot of land lying in Berkeley Co., vis in the

drains of Back Creek at the Eastern Base of Third Hill Mountain it

being a

portion of a larger tract devised by James Campbell Senr. for the

benefit of

his daughter which part here sold and conveyed is known and

divided off

as lot

No. 1...the said land having been sold at public auction on 9 Aug

1852

under a

decree of the Circuit Superior Court and conveyed to them the said

parties

the first part by a deed of the above date...

Recorded 26 Apr 1853.

23 Mar 1853 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 54, #3, page 2, col. 7:

William Snodgrass Jr., temperance.

30 Mar 1853 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 54, #4, page 2, col. 6:

S. R. Snodgrass, Trinity Church.

4 May 1853 -- George Edwin Snodgrass, s/o Stephen R. &

Elizabeth

Snodgrass,

d. 4 Apr 1853, age 10y 28d, buried Old Norbourne Cemetery.

4 May 1853 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 54, #9,

page 3, col 3: S. R. Snodgrass, vermifuge testimonial.

Page 2, col. 1: William Snodgrass Jr., Whig.

11 May 1853 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 54, #10:

page 3, col. 6: George Edwin Snodgrass, s/o Elizabeth & S. R.

Snodgrass,

died.

page 3, col. 1: Robert Snodgrass, poor report.

23 May 1853 -- Will Book 17, pages 320-321:

In the name of God Amen I Stephen R. Snodgrass being of

sound and

disposing mind and memory do make ordain and publish my last will

and

Testament in manner and form following Viz 1st I direct my

Executor

hereinafter named to sell at such time as he may deem expedient all

perishable property not hereinafter specificallly bequeathed. 2 I

give and

bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth all the furniture in and about

house

and Kitchen or so much thereof as she may desire to have, to hold

and use

during her life and I direct my executor to sell the same after her

death the

proceeds to go into my estate 3 I give devise and bequeath to my

said

Wife

Elizabeth the house garden and yard where I now reside, to enjoy,

use and

occupy so long she desires to do so, but if at any time she should

move her

residence therefrom then I direct the said premises to be disposed of

as the

remainder of the farm on which they are situated. 4th I give devise

and

bequeath to my said wife Elizabeth for and during her natural life

one full

third part of the rents, profits, and hires of all the real estate and

slaves

of which I may die seized and possessed 5 I direct my executor to

rent out

all of my real estate and hire out all of my slaves until my youngest

child

shall arrive at the age of twenty one years, the proceeds after paying

to my

wife the amount before provided to be divided equally among my

children,

provided however that in every annual distribution such of my

children as

shall be under the age of eighteen years shall receive each twenty

five

dollars more than those who shall have passed the age of eighteen 6

hereby

authorize my executor to sell any of my slaves at public or private

sale

whenever in his discretion it shall seem to him most prudent safe and

expedient to do so, the interest of one third of the proceeds of such

sale to

be paid annually to my wife during her life 7 I give and bequeath to

wife

Eliabeth two milch cows to be selected by herself also a side saddle,

bridle

and equipments 8th I give and bequeath to my son William my

riding

saddle,

bridle and equipment 9th I give and bequeath to my son Isaac

Breathed a

riding horse named Dick, the saddle which William now uses and a

bridle

10 I give and bequeath to my son John Breathed my silver

patent-lever

watch 11 If my death should occur at a time inconvenient for

renting my

real

estate or hiring my slaves I authorize my executor in his discretion

to keep

my estate together and put in corps until such time as he may deem

expedient to rent the lands and hire the slaves 12th all the rest and

residue

of my

estate of every description I give and devise to be equally divided

among

children when the youngest shall arrive at the age of twenty one

years, at

which time dower in my lands and slaves shall be assigned to my

wife in

lieu of

the annual payments before provided for, and I would advise my

wife and

children

to join in a sale of the real estate at that time 13 I hereby declare the

provisions made in this will for my wife to be in lieu of Dower in my

real

estate and slaves, and of her right to a third of my personal Estate.

14 In case a child shall be born to me after my death it is my will that

such child share the provisions of this will as if now in being, and in

the

event

of any of my children dying leaving issue before the final division

and

distribution of my Estate, the issue of such child or children so dying

shall

have

the portions respectively designated herein to the respective parties

such issue. 15 I nominate constitute and appoint my Brother

William T.

Snodgrass executor of this my last will and Testament and guardian

of all

children In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal

this

25th

day of May in the Year 1853.

S. R. Snodgrass

Signed sealed published and declared the the Testator Stephen R.

Snodgrass in

presence of the undersigned who have witnessed the same and

subscribed

their

names hereto at this request in his presence and in presence of each

other

Edm P. Hunter, Richard McSheny?, E. Boyd Pendleton

Berkeley County to wit June Term 1853

This last will and testament of Stephen R. Snodgrass dec'd was

proved

the oaths of E. B. Pendleton and Ed. P. Hunter two of the attesting

witnesses

thereto, and is ordered to be recorded, and in the motion of Wm. T.

Snodgrass

the Executor therein named letters testamentary are granted him

upon the

Estate of said deceased, who thereupon entered into bond in the

penalty of

Thirty five Thousand dollars with Tillottson Fryatt, Sam'l D. Bryarly,

Washington Keoesen?, Jno. Bents, Joseph Hoffman, Levi Henshaw,

and

Magnus

Snodgrass as securities and was duly sworn as Executor aforesaid.

Teste E. G. Alburtis C.B.C.

5 Jun 1853 -- Stephen Snodgrass, d. 5 Jun 1853, age 45/46y, buried

Old Norbourne Cemetery.

8 Jun 1853 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 54, #14, page 2, col. 2:

Stephen

Snodgrass, tribute to.

15 Jun 1853 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 54, #15, page 3, col. 1:

Stephen

Snodgrass died.

5 Oct 1853 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 54, #31, page 2, col. 2:

Stephen

Snodgrass, entertainer.

2 Nov 1853 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 54, #35, page 2, col 6: R.

Snodgrass, Robert Snodgrass, & S. R. Snodgrass, tax.

8 Nov 1853 -- Will Book 17, pages ??: Appraisal of estate of

Stephen R.

Snodgrass

16 Nov 1853 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 54, #37, page 2, col. 7:

William

Snodgrass Jr., reward.

21 Nov 1853 -- Lucinda <Snodgrass> Hedges d. 21 Nov 1853, age

42y

3m 5d,

buried Hedgesville Cemetery (also buried there, Morgan M. Hedges,

d. 7

Jun

1854, age 45y 17d).

1854 -- ...estate of Elizabeth Snodgrass...

4 Jan 1854 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 54, #43, page 2, col. 7:

Stephen

Snodgrass & William Snodgrass Jr., courtcase.

28 Feb 1854 -- Susan P. Snodgrass married Jacob Thomas, by John

Proctor

(no marriage bond).

Mar 1854 -- Will Book ??, page ??: Estate account of Ann

Snodgrass.

8 Mar 1854 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 55, #1,

page 2, col. 2: J. E. Snodgrass, lecturer.

Page 2, col. 5: Susan Pendleton Snodgrass married J. Thomas.

15 Mar 1854 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 55, #2, page 2, col. 5:

William

Snodgrass Jr., turnpike meeting.

19 Apr 1854 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 55, #7, page 2, col. 6:

Mary

Tate

Snodgrass married W. Walker.

14 Jun 1854 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 55, #15,

page 2, col. 4: John Fryatt Snodgrass, native, died, biography.

Page 2, col. 1: Robert Snodgrass, courtcase.

5 Jul 1854 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 55, #18, page 2, col. 1:

Robert

Snodgrass, magistrate.

20 Sep 1854 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 55, #29, page 2, col. 7:

Robert

Snodgrass, tax.

10 Jan 1855 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 55, #43, page 2, col. 1:

William

Snodgrass, bank director.

24 Jan 1855 -- Martinsburg Gazette, vol. 55, #45, page 2, col. 5:

Robert

Snodgrass, sale.

12 Feb 1855 -- Deed Book 57, page 168: Robt. V. Snodgrass

Special

Commissioner

of the Circuit Court of Berkeley Co., VA, to Jacob A. Stuckey.

Recorded 11 Jun 1855.

14 May 1855 -- Deed Book 57, page 214: Robt. V. Snodgrass Tr. to

Samuel Smith Lowrey.

Recorded 1 Aug 1855.

12 May 1856 -- Deed Book 58, page 307: Know all men by these

presents

that

Robert V. Snodgrass, Henry J. Seibert and Israel Robinson are held

and

firmly

<bound> unto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of $5000

...Whereas the

above bound Robert V. Snodgrass has been duly elected and

appointed this

day

by the County Court of Berkeley a Commissioner under an act of

the last

General Assembly, to reassess the lands and lots in the County of

Berkeley...

4 Sep 1856 -- Deed Book 58, page 203: Magnus T. Snodgrass and

Ann

M. his

wife

of Berkeley Co., VA, to Jno. Blair Hoge of the same...a tract of land

near

Mill Creek in the county aforesaid known as "Sylvan Grove"

containing

182

acres 3 roods & 21 poles...it being the same land upon which the

said

Snodgrass now resides, and which was assigned to him in the

partition and

division of the Estate of William Snodgrass...also a tract of land

lying upon

the Martinsburg and Winchester Turnpike and adjoining the

preceeding

tract,

containing 188 acres 3 roods & 32 poles, being the same tract of

land

which

was conveyed to the said Magnus T. Snodgrass by the Executors

Gen.

Elisha

Boyd

dec'd, which deed is duly recorded in the Clerks office of Berkeley

Co...

Recorded 5 Sep 1856.

9 Sep 1856 -- Deed Book 58, page 207: Magnus T. Snodgrass to

Seaman

Garard...

one dun horse, one roan horse, one bay mare and colt, one sorrel

mare, one gray mare, one dun mare, two sorrel horses, one black

mare,

one

black horse, one dun colt two years old, one sorrel colt two years

old, one

cream colored colt two years old, eight milk cows, six head of young

cattle,

22 head of large hogs, 4 brood sows and 32 pigs, one road wagon

and bed,

one

plantation waggon & ladders, two carts, one wheelbarrow, four bar

shear

ploughs, four double shovel ploughs, three single shovel ploughs,

one corn

corner, three harrows, treble double and single trees, two pair of

grain

ladder one wire horse Rake, one swing? horse rake, one water cart,

six sets

waggon harness, eight sets of plough gears, bridles and collars, one

saddle

bridle, one two horse carriage and harness, one two horse sleigh and

harness,

one wheat fan, one corn sheller, 150 bags, rakes and forks, one

cross cut

saw,

three crow bars, augers and saws, three mattriks, 2 picks, 1 lot of

pine

plank, one lot of scantlins, 1 lot gate stuff, one log chain, one fifth

chain,

one cutting box, breast chains and splins, stretchers, mane? &

wedges,

clover

__?, grain cradle, mowing scythes, one grind stone, a lot of flour

barrels

and

hogsheads, one mahogany secretery, one French bedstead, two single

bedsteads,

2 low bedsteads, 1 trunk stead, one crib, one wardrobe, one lounge,

walnut

tables, 3 wash stands, 3 large arm chairs, 1 doz split bottom chairs, 1

& 1/2

dozen winsor chairs, 1 24-hour clock, 1 eight-day clock, 40 yards of

straw

matting, 100 yards carpeting, 4 sets window blinds, 4 looking

glasses, one

set

queens ware, one cooking stove, one set of slip ware, one tin plate

stove,

acres of corn on the stalk, 2/5 of 20 acres of corn on the stalk, 500

bushels

of old corn, 300 bushels of wheet, 100 bushels of oats, 53 tons of

hay and

shares turnpike stock <security for a mortgage>.

Recorded 9 Sep 1856.

10 Sep 1856 -- Deed Book 58, page 210: Magnus T. Snodgrass and

Ann

M. his

wife

to Jno. Wm. Stewart... <same land as in deed bk. 58, page 203

above, only

this

time it says specifically that Magnus T. is the son of William

Snodgrass

dec'd.>

25 Sep 1856 -- Deed Book 58, page 231: Magnus T. Snodgrass of

the first

part,

Charles Stuckey Junr. of the second part, & George Chrisman of the

3rd

part...

Recorded 25 Sep 1856.

(1856-1858) -- Deed Book 59, page 189: Snodgrass to Faulkner.

(1856-1858) -- Deed Book 59, page 190: Snodgrass to Snodgrass

(1856-1858) -- Deed Book 59, page 195: Snodgrass to Van Doren

Jr.

10 Mar 1857 -- Elizabeth Verdier Snodgrass, b. 6 Jan 1772, d. 10

Mar

1857,

buried Hedgesville Cemetery.

22 Jul 1857 -- Deed Book 63, page 364: William Snodgrass, one of

the

heirs &

distributees of Meverell Locke dec'd to Jacob Van Doren, both of

Berkeley

Co.,

VA...conveyed to the party of the second part by Thomas E. Locke

and

others,

heirs & distributees of Thomas Locke dec'd ...being such in right of

their

father, Mensell? Locke dec'd...

<It is not clear if William Snodgrass is an heir of Mensell? Locke,

or if

he merely bought the land.> [see 1835 marriage of Stephen

Snodgrass]

Recorded 9 Mar 1866.

8 Mar 1858 -- Will Book 21, pages 56-58:

In the name of God, Amen. I, Robert V. Snodgrass of Berkeley

County, Virginia, being infirm in body, but of sound mind &

disposing

memory do make this my last will & testament in manner and form

following,

"That is to say"

First after the payment of all my just debts and funeral expenses,

which

I hereby direct my executors herein after named first to pay out of

estate,

I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Sarah Ann one third of my

estate

both

real & personal to hold and enjoy & dispose of the personal estate as

she

shall deem proper, either by will or otherwise.

Second The remaining two thirds of my estate both real and

personal

together with the reversion in my real estate, which I have willed to

said

wife Sarah Ann during her life, I hereby will and bequeath as follows

that is

to say to my children viz. Catharine Elizabeth, Sarah Ann, Susan

Pendleton,

Stephen, Mary Louisa, Hannah Ellen, Robert V., Fanny Bell, &

William,

each one

tenth part of my estate aforesaid and to William T. Snodgrass,

whom I

hereby

nominate and appoint as trustee, I will & bequeath one tenth part of

estate

aforesaid to hold the same for the use & benefit of my daughter

Lucinda

Virginia or her children during the natural life of her husband Elliott

R. W.

Tabb which trust shall terminate at his death and the title which is

herein

invested in William T. Snodgrass the trustee aforesaid shall

immediately

cease

and become at once vested in my said daughter Lucinda Virginia and

her

children forever--The whole of my estate herein willed to my

children and

William T. Snodgrass in trust shall be and is hereby charged with an

annuity

of sixty dollars a year which I hereby devise to my mother Elizabeth

Snodgrass

during her life to be collected by my executors herein after named

and paid

her quarterly.

Third In ascertaining the shares to which each of my children

shall be

entitled under the second clause of this will including that portion

willed to

William T. Snodgrass in trust for the benefit of my said daughter

Lucinda

V. I

direct that the following advancements shall be taken into account

and the

respective shares of those of my children to whom such

advancements

have been

made shall be charged therewith--the said advancements are not

however

to be

regarded or treated by my executors as personal estate but are

referred to

here solely for the purpose of equalizing the shares of those of my

children

who have received nothing with those to whom advancements have

been

made,

that

is to say: I have advanced to Catharine Elizabeth seven hundred and

seventy

eight dollars, to Sarah Ann, Five hundred and twenty-eight dollars,

Lucinda

V. Five hundred and twelve dollars, to Susan Pendleton Five

hundred and

twenty

six dollars, to Mary Louisa Five hundred & forty seven dollars and to

Stephen

Three hundred dollars, which advancements as aforesaid are to be

taken

into

account and to be considered in making a division of my estate

among my

several children herein before named and the trustee for my daughter

Lucinda

Va.

And lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my friend Wm. T.

Snodgrass

and

my son Stephen Snodgrass Executors of this my last will &

testament.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my

seal this

8th day of March in the year 1858.

Robt. V. Snodgrass

June 25th 1860 This my first codicil to my will is made--I desire

that

my slaves of which I may die possessed shall never be sold by my

executors or

heirs to go out of the County of Berkeley Va. (They are well

disposed) If

any

of my children to whom they may fall in the division of my estate

choose to

take them to reside with them in any of the adjoining Counties they

may do

so,

but if they want to sell them they must find a master for them in the

County

of Berkeley, who will enter into an agreement with good security in

amount

equal to the value of the servants, to faithfully carry out these

provisions &

conditions. I hope that none of my children will want to disregard

this my

will and desire and I beseech them to cooperate to have my wish

carried out

fully.

Witness my hand and seal

Robt. V. Snodgrass

July 24, 1860 This my 2nd codicil is made to my will above,

First I

will

and direct that my executors in making up the account of Elliott R.

Tabb's

indebtedness to me shall not charge him with the sum of six hundred

dollars

due by note assigned me by Stephen Snodgrass, it having been

secured to

paid by the deed of trust on his Tabb's land dated 13 February 1857

as the

said debt has been cancelled & settled by and between the parties,

Neither

said E. R. W. Tabb to be called to account or charged with the sum

three

hundred dollars due by note bearing date, 15th July 1855 payable to

and

secured by Trust Deed from said Tabb to Wm. T. Snodgrass trustee

given

on his

household goods, cows and sheep dated 3rd June 1856 as the debt

has

been

cancelled and otherwise settled. Witness my hand & seal

Robt. V. Snodgrass

Codicil third I Robt. V. Snodgrass do make this my 3rd codicil to

the

foregoing will, annulling and revoking so much of the said will as

bequeaths

to my daughter Susan P. wife of Jacob Thomas the one tenth part of

estate

real & personal together with the one tenth of the reversion in the

estate

willed to my wife Sarah Ann and in lieu thereof I will and bequeath

the

same

to Wm. T. Snodgrass whom I nominate and appoint as trustee for

the

purpose, to

hold the same in use for the separate use & benefit of my said

daughter

Susan

Pendleton Thomas or her children during the natural life of her

husband

Jacob

Thomas, which trust shall terminate at his death & the title which is

here

invested in the said Wm. T. Snodgrass shall cease and the estate

become at

once vested in the said Susan P. Thomas & her children forever

Witness my hand & seal this 31 Aug 1860

Robt. V. Snodgrass

October 3rd 1860 I this day make this my 4th codicil to wit that

the

advancement charged in the will to my son Stephen must be only

two

hundred

dollars instead of three hundred dollars as therein named, I have

discovered

that part of the property charged as advancement had been settled

for

Witness my hand & seal

Robt. V. Snodgrass

At a court held for Berkeley County January Term 1861 The last

will and

testament

and codicils of Robert V. Snodgrass deceased was produced in

court and

proven

by the oaths of David H. Conrad and John P. Kearfott Esq. to be

wholly in

the

hand writing of the testator and is ordered to be recorded. And on

the

motion of

William T. Snodgrass and Stephen Snodgrass the executors therein

named,

who

made oath according to law and entered into separate bonds each in

the

penalty

six thousand dollars conditioned according to Law certificate is

granted

them for

obtaining a probate in due form.

10 Apr 1858 -- Deed Book 64, page 142: Sarah Snodgrass to Jas.

Hensell ...

part of a larger tract assigned to said Sally Snodgrass by

Commissioners

who

divided the lands of the late Stephen Snodgrass among his children...

Recorded 15 Nov 1866.

21 May 1858 -- Deed Book 60, page 49: Sally Snodgrass of

Berkeley Co.,

VA,

Robert V. Snodgrass of the same...all her rights...in the 3 lots of

lands...

assigned to her mother Elizabeth Snodgrass dec'd as dower in the

lands of

which her husband the late Stephen Snodgrass dec'd died seized...

Recorded 21 May 1858.

16 Sep 1858 -- Hannah Ellen Snodgrass, d/o Col. Robert & S. A.

Snodgrass,

b. 10 Aug 1838, d. 16 Aug 1858, buried Providence Cemetery.

23 Mar 1859 -- Deed Book 61, page 5: William T. Snodgrass to

Samuel

Mathys

Recorded 14 Dec 1859.

22 Feb 1860 -- Deed Book 61, page 118: Sarah Snodgrass to Mary

Ann

Strouse,

both of Berkeley Co., VA...part of the same land that was devised to

the

said

Sarah Snodgrass for her legacy...

Recorded 14 Mar 1860.

31 May 1860 -- Deed Book 63, page 450: Robert V. Snodgrass and

Sarah

Ann

his

wife to Otho Miller, all of Berkeley Co., VA...being part of a wood

lot of

land laid off and assigned to Elizabeth Snodgrass dec'd as part of her

dower

in the lands of the late Stephen Snodgrass dec'd and conveyed to the

said

Robert V. Snodgrass by deed bearing date ___ day of ___ 1860...

Recorded 14 Apr 1866.

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