Portrait of Andrew Hunter Proclaimed Prolific Lawyer of Treason Trials
A framed portrait of Andrew W. Hunter, famed for prosecuting John Brown and co conspirators, was unveiled Saturday in Charles Town circuit court. Hunter, Jefferson County lawyer and member of the 1859 Virginia treason trials, helped draw the indictment against Brown, Stephens, Copeland and others. Brown was hanged in Charles Town on December 2, 1859. The find and unveiling drew attention in Martinsburg and Winchester.
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Andrew Hunter
John Brown
Tve
Andrew W. Hunter
Charles Town
Martinsburg
Winchester
Jefferson County
Col
David Hunter
Congress
Commonwealth of Virginia
Brown
Harpers Ferry
U. S
Robert E. Lee
Lewis W. Washington
John M. Alstadt
Archibald M. Kitzmiller
Benjamin Mills
Aaron C.stephens
Edwin Cor
Shields Green
John Copeland
Thomas
Ee W. Turner
Fortaine
Luke Quinn
Hayward Sh
Sharpe
Stephens
Edwin Copple Neutenant
Hunter
Hunter Family of Halltown and Hunter's Hill Legacy
The Lucas and Hunter families are traced from the late Judge D. B. Lucas of Union Hall near Halltown. Andrew Hunter married Eliza beth Ellen Stubbenfield, linked to Harpers Ferry armory leadership. A cousin, David Hunter of the Union Army, burned Andrew’s home. after the war he rebuilt on Hunter's Hill. Died in Charles Town on November 21, 1888. Children included Harry, Mrs. Mary Kent, and Florence. The Hunter house later sold to B. W. Mitchell.
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D. B. Lucas
Nion Hall
Lucas
Halltown
Andrew Hunter
Elizabeth Ellen Stubbenfield
United States Armory
Harpers Ferry
David Hunter
State capital plans reception to Admiral Byrd
The article describes at the state capitol a reception plan honoring Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd for his polar exploration feats. A ceremonial blade inscription credits him with Arctic and Antarctic flights, and notes the Virginia General Assembly’s token of esteem for his historic polar achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Byrd
South Pole
France
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Virginia
General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Fogle Estate Referenced Decree Seeks Heirs and Fees
In Frederick County Virginia the court refers to the will of C R Fogle and Mary M Fogle. The commissioner is to report heirs, beneficiaries, debts, and account settlements including the Greenbrier Bank deed of trust. Creditors must prove claims by May 28, 1930, at Winchester office of Jas P Reardon. proceedings may adjourn daily until completion.
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Claude A. Fogle
Ethel Cornwell
C. R. Fogle
Mary M. Fogle
Mary M Fogle
Luther Pannett
Farmers & Merchants National Bank & Trust Company
Winchester
Virginia
Greenbrier Joint Stock Land Bank
Lewisburg
West Virginia
Jas. P. Reardon
J. W. Baker
P. Q
Public Sale of Valuable City Residence in Winchester
By decree of Shenandoah Valley National Bank versus Ella Lockhart et al the Special Commissioners will sell at public auction in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Virginia on Saturday June 14 1930 at 12 o clock noon. Property is a valuable framed residence No 503 with outbuildings on the west side of Fairmont Avenue fronting fifty feet and extending to an alley with rear land adjoining Valley Railway Luttrell and Johnson. Cash on day of sale with deed of trust and fire insurance policy required. title bond of $5000 fee noted by Special Commissioner Harrison Steck Cather. The sale is part of a chancery cause and certified by the Shenandoah Valley National Bank liaison.
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Corporation Co
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Ella Lockhart
Front County
W Ter
Virginia
Fairmont Avenue
Land Valley Ilway
Luttrell
Ohnson
Kno
Meredith L. Lockhart
Harrison
M. Steck
T. Russell Cather
James P. Reardon
B Harrison
Decree References Forman Foreman Case In Estate Matters
In Fred County Virginia a decree orders a master commissioner to examine Lucy A P Baker estate details including real property shares, probate accounts, and attorney fees. Court sets June 4 1930 hearing at No 4 N Lot Street, inviting all parties to attend and prove claims or risk continuation. Also Hampshire Winchester case Elizie Smoot Stump v Norman Stump seeks divorce on desertion grounds with publication and posting order.
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Lucy A. P
Lucy A. P. E
H. A. Foreman
Lucy A. P. Baker
Comant
Commissioner's
N. Lot Street
Gene Lucy
A. P. Baker
J.W. Baker
Corporation CC
Wincter
Virginia
Elizie Smoot Stump
Norman Stump
Upc
Stump
Winchester
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Elizabeth Pendleton Hunter
Philip Pendleton
Hampden-Sidney College
U. S. Armory
Winchester Furniture CO
South Main Street
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance — Loans — Investments
Telephone
LOU Bernstein CO
Loudoun ST
THE
National Board OF Fire Underwriters
Johan Street
New York
Caraja
Frederick CO
Clearbrook
Valley Home
Gore
Washington, D. C
Ohio River
Browning Realty CO
Winchester, Va
Potts
Corinne Barnett
Operation Court
Whester
Fannie O. Whitacre
Harrison A. Foreman
Circuit Court of
Fred County
Corinne Barnet
Harrison & Harrison, P. Q
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