Betty Washington trunk found with family papers near Fredericksburg
A two century old trunk belonging to Betty Washington was discovered near Fredericksburg and contains papers from 1753 onward. Historians Albert Hart and Henry Woodhouse, with W Selden Washington, examined the contents in Fredericksburg and at the Capitol. Betty Washington Lewis papers include Kenmore records and War of Independence material.
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Betty Washington
Old Fredericksburg House
George Washington
Betty
Georgeton
Capitol
Washiton
Albert
Bushne' Hart
George Wakington
Henry Woodhouse
Aerial League of América
House of Representatives
William Tyler Page
Fielding Lewis
Kenmore
Fredericksburg
Kenmore Association
Lewis
Marmion
Prince George County
Betty Washington Lewis
Professor Hart
United States
Europe
Mr. Woodhouse
Betty Lewis
Wakefield
Stratford
Lighthorse
Harry Lee
Robert E. Lee
Marion
Lewises
Washingtons
Trunk Piece Reveals Bet ty Lewis Family Ties and Dates
A wooden trunk measuring about eleven by eleven by eleven inches, covered with thick pig skin and iron fittings, lines with paper dated 1757. The inscription ties to Betty Lewis and Colonel Fielding Lewis with the birth year of their fifth son George Lewis appearing on multiple documents inside the trunk.
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Betty
Fielding Lewis
George Lewis
Dorothy Sager hosts gathering in Mount Williams
Mrs. Dorothy Sager entertained a small group at her home in honor of daughter Florence Sager of Washington. Attendees included Gertie and Ethel Brewer Norma Judy Cora and Ethel Bly Florence Sager and several others. Preaching is set for February 2 at 7:30 PM at the schoolhouse by Rev. W. F. Good.
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Mount Williams
Dorothy Sager
Florence Sager
Washington
Gertie
Ethel Brewer
Norma Judy
Cora
Ethel Bly
Messrs
Howard
James Brewer
Zirkle Williams
Taft Russell
Winifred Ashwood
W. F. Good
Etherly
J. H. Burkhart
William Kibler
Front Royal
Local residents hosted visitors as several households welcomed guests
A series of social visits filled weekends across town with Mr. and Mrs. Hart Himelright at Mr. Williams, Miss Florence Sager visiting Dorothy Sager, and Annie M. Orndorff staying with her daughter. Ernest Ashwood from Middletown spent time at home. others hosted relatives and friends during the weekend.
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Hart Himelright
W. H. Williams
Florence Sager
Washington
Dorothy Sager
Annie M. Orndorff
Pp. J. Wolverton
Laura Keckley
C. J. Keckley
N. C. Williams
Roy Brill
William Brill
Haze Dyke
Milton Williams
G. W. Dyke
Martin Orndorff
E. R. Clowser
Ernest Ashwood
Middletown
Orchard Property Sells at Public Auction in Mt Jackson Virginia
A substituted trustee acts under a 1920 deed of trust to sell at public auction an orchard of 179 acres with 24 poles in Mt Jackson Shenandoah County Virginia. The sale on February 26, 1929 at the People's Bank Mt Jackson follows rate and bond terms, cash on hand to cover sale costs taxes and accrued interest, with deferred payments secured by the deed of trust.
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Wilbur B. Cather
Mabel Kt. Cather
E. D. Newman
Shenandoah County
Virginia
Shenandoah
People’s Bank
Mt. Jackson
Strathmore
Thc
York Imperial
Ben Davis
Winssop
Stayman
Jackwig
Orenard
Walton, JR
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New Zealand
Bridges
W. Boscawen St
Madge Bellamy
Fox Star
Hollywood
Paul Whiteman
Columbia Broadcasting System
Madge
Hams
Adolphe Menjou
B. Lorillard Co
MT. Jackson, VA
Wignor
Mercury
Hoover
Smith
Fountain Inn
Tribune
N. Loutoun Street
the Style Shoppe
David Miller
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