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Mr. Williams never fully recovered from the effects of his prison life; but continued in active practice of his profession until the moment of his death, which occurred in Woodstock April 2, 1868. By a remarkable coincidence, he died stricken with apoplexy in the court-room, the scene forty-five years before of his maiden speech.
There were two children by his first marriage: I. Philip C. Williams, who was a prominent physician in Baltimore during his long and use- ful life. (For his line, see the sketch of Maj. Isaac Hite and family.)
2. Ann Hite Williams, mar. T. T. Fauntleroy, 1850. (For this line see the Maj. Isaac Hite Sketch.)
The children by the second marriage of Philip Williams and his wife Mary Louise Dunbar :
I. Mary Louisa Dunbar Williams, mar. Rev. Jas. B. Avirett, 1862. Mr. Avirett has been widely known as the Chaplain of Ashby's Bri- gade during the Civil War, and as the biog- rapher of the gallant chieftain.
2. Philip Williams Avirett.
2nd child of Philip and Mary Williams: John James Williams, married Emilie W. Gray. He was a gallant soldier. Later on further mention will be made of him. His children are:
I. R. Gray Williams, succeeding his father to a good law practice in Winchester; now City Counsel to the City Council of Winchester. He married Elizabeth Reid King.
2. Ann Douglas Williams.
3. Philip Williams.
3rd child of Philip and Mary Williams : Thomas Clayton Williams, mar. Louisa Chilton Baker. He served as a soldier in Chew's Battery,
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and later was a physician in Winchester; no issue.
4. Lucy Dunbar Williams-unmarried.
5. Sarah Ellen Williams-unmarried.
James Clayton Williams, second son of Philip and Sarah Croudson Williams, lived and died in Woodstock. One child survived him, Sally Clay- ton Williams, married Richard H. Miller, 1849. Five children by this marriage :
I. Mary Katherine, mar. Chas. Sweet John- son; no issue.
2. Hunter Boyd Miller.
3. Eleanor Williams Miller.
4. Sallie Dunbar Miller, mar. Dr. Wm. Vir- ginius Giddings; no children.
5. Frank Washington Miller, mar. Mary Fran- cis Gill. They live in Chicago and have two sons.
Samuel Croudson Williams, youngest son of Philip and Sarah (Croudson) Williams, suc- ceeded his father as Clerk of Shenandoah County, which position he held for seventeen years, until his death. Like his father, he was universally esteemed and trusted; but, unlike him, he had a genius and liking for politics. Trenchant in debate and subtle in the management of party machinery, he was invariably successful in his campaigns. He was delegate to the National Conventions of 1844, '48, 52, and '56, member of the Constitutional Conventions of 1850-51; for two terms member of the Virginia Legislature; and in the memorable State Convention of 1861, he signed the minority report in favor of seces- sion. When Virginia at last seceded, Samuel C. Williams at the head of his Company, the Muh- lenburg Rifles, was among the first to respond to his State's call for troops. He reported for duty at Harpers Ferry; but owing to rapidly failing health, he was forced to return home, where after a lingering illness, he died in the fiftieth year of his age.
His wife, Sarah Carpenter Ott (daughter of George Ott) and others of her family, were largely instrumental in founding the Woodstock Presb. Church, of which all her children save one became members, that one remaining in the church of many of his ancestors-the Episco- pal. Their ten children were:
I. Lucy Ann, mar. Judge John T. Lovell (See sketch of Major John Williams' family.) Their children were:
(1) Mary Julia Lovell, mar. Enoch Marshall Jeffries. They have six children.
(2) Sally Williams Lovell, mar. Dr. Philip Taylor. They have one daughter.
2. James Harrison Williams (son of Saml. C. Williams) married Cora De Novelle Pritchartt. He had an eventful life. Was a lawyer, legis- lator, soldier, politician; graduate of the Law
School of the Virginia University; first practiced in Dubuque, Iowa; elected to the Iowa Legis- lature, as a Democrat. When Virginia seceded, he abandoned his adopted home and returned to his native State; enlisted in Chew's Battery; was made Lieut .; promoted for gallant services, and given a captain's commission near the close of the war. He resumed his profession after the war, in Winchester, forming a partnership with his cousin Jno. J. Williams. He soon ranked with the foremost lawyers at the celebrated Win- chester Bar; enjoyed a lucrative practice, and won admiration from hosts of friends. He was an orator of considerable reputation. His abil- ity as a stump speaker was recognized by such shrewd politicians as Mahone of Readjuster fame. Capt. Williams was drawn into that vor- tex which ultimately shattered his fortune and his health. He went in on the Mahone wave, and served one term in the Virginia Legislature, and became an able ally of that boastful dema- gogue, who had made himself U. S. Senator; and to Capt. Williams went the empty honor of a Brigadier-Generalship of the State Militia. Genl. Williams should have been the senator, or one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Vir- ginia. He finally removed his office to Wood- stock, and formed a partnership with his brother, Wm. T. Williams. This firm enjoyed a large practice; but the pressure of such an eventful life was too much, even for this robust man; and for several years prior to his death, his many friends in the Lower Valley were saddened by his failing health. His widow and daughter, Miss Nannie W. Williams, survive him, and reside in Woodstock, Virginia.
3. Elizabeth Sarah Williams, mar. Thomas Marshall. He was Lieut. of Co. E., 12th Va. Cavalry, and killed at Brandy Station, Oct. 12, 1863. Three children.
(1) Saml. Williams Marshall, mar. Mary N. Williams; 8 children.
(2) Lucy Williams Marshall, mar. James W. Luke. No issue.
4. Philip Green Williams; died unmarried.
5. Virginia L. Williams, dead.
6 Saml. Croudson Williams (dead), mar- Sarah F. Clower. Their children :
(1) George Brandon Williams.
(2) Julia C.
(3) Lucy Lovell.
(4) James Marshall.
(5) Wm. Newman, mar. Mary H. Rhodes.
(6) Samuel Jacob.
(7) Louis W., mar. Elizabeth V. Rhodes.
(8) Charles Winfield (dead).
7. George Henry, member of Co. E., 12th Va. Cavalry. Killed at Brandy Station.
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8. Mary Julia Williams, mar. Louis Wagner; no issue.
9. William Twyman Williams, mar. Sarah Mad- ison Bird, daughter of Judge Mark Bird and his Wife, Sarah Clark Hite, who was a daughter of Major Isaac Hite of Belle Grove and his wife Ann Tunstall Maury. Mr. Williams is one of the prominent lawyers of the Valley. His cases are docketed in several Judicial Districts. He is widely known for his integrity and legal accomplishments. Mr. Williams has been for a number of years ruling elder in the Woodstock Presb. Church, and on several occasions repre- sented the Winchester Presbytery in the higher Church Courts. Four children, viz :
(1) William Twyman Williams, Jr. After his successful college course, he is now a student of Theology in the Union Theological Semi- nary .(Presbyterian) at Richmond, Va. The au- thor is indebted to him for many genealogical notes, of great value, in connection with these sketches. The collection so carefully compiled and so comprehensive, gives evidence of a studi- ous mind. May his collection of Gospel truths be such, that large audiences may be edified in the near future.
(2) Anna Hite Williams.
(3) Philip Williams.
(4) Clayton E. Williams.
10. Charles Clayton, 10th child of Samuel Wil- liams, died unmarried.
The children of Dr. Wm. W. Magruder and Mary Susan Williams, his wife, were:
I. Geo. Wm. W. Magruder, mar. Catherine Powell, 1861. For a number of years he was a physician of Woodstock, Va .; later, he removed to Fort Worth, Texas, where he died, leaving 5 children.
2. Philip W., married Anna Ott; is a lawyer, and resides in Woodstock; has seven children.
3. Mary Ellen Magruder, married Holmes Con- rad, 1864; no issue.
4. John Wm. Magruder, mar. Mary Ellen Don- aldson; resides in Woodstock; has eight chil- dren.
5. Henry Clay Magruder, married Roberta B. Campbell, 1873, dau. of R. M. and Rebecca A. Campbell, of Frederick County, Va., He resided on his farm near Woodstock for a number of years; removed in 1903 to Prairie Grove, Arkan- sas, where he died Jan., 1906, leaving 5 chil- dren.
Margaret French Williams, dau. of Isaac Hite Williams, son of Major John Williams, married John Mercer Patton, who for many years was a brilliant lawyer in Richmond, Va., and Member of Congress. They had nine children :
I. Robt. W. Patton, died unmarried.
2. John Mercer, married (1) Sally L. Tay-
lor; next Lucy Crump. Was Colonel of 21st Va. Infantry.
3. Isaac Williams Patton, married Fanny Mere- dith. Was Col. of a Louisiana Regiment in the Civil War.
4. George Smith Patton, mar. Susan T. Glas- sell; was Col. of 22nd Regt. of Va. Infty., killed while in command of his brigade at Winchester, Va.
5. Waller Tazwell Patton, Col. of 7th Reg. Va. Infty. Mortally wounded in the charge with Pickett at Gettysburg. He and his brother George are buried in the same grave in Stone- wall Cemetery at Winchester, Virginia.
6. Eliza Patton, married John Gilmer.
7. Hugh Mercer Patton, married Fanny Bull; was a Lieut. in C. S. A., and now resides in Lynchburg.
8. James French Patton, married Malinda Caperton; Lieut. of C. S. A .; and was Judge of the Supreme Ct., West Virginia.
9. Wm. McFarlane Patton, married Annie Jor- dan; died May 27, 1905.
Ophelia Ann Williams, daughter of Isaac Hite Williams, who was the son of Maj. John, and by some supposed to be the John Williams who was the second clerk of Shenandoah, married Rev. Archibald Smith, who for years was head of a school for boys near the Episcopal Seminary, Alexandria, Va. Eight children :
I. Isaac Williams Smith.
2. Mary Watson Smith.
3. Eliza Smith.
4. Lucy E.
5. George Hugh.
6. Eleanor Eltinge.
7. Isabella Keightley.
8. Henry Martyn.
Thomas Cover. The author has adhered closely to his scheme through the foregoing pages of this volume, and shown who many of the pioneers were who laid the foundations for civilization of the Shenandoah Valley, when it was held by the Aboriginees; and followed the development to the present writing, giving full credit to the descendants of the pioneers. We have found along the line now and then, conspicuous figures filling vacant places in all the march of enter- prise, as some of the descendants would disap- pear.
The subject of this brief sketch has been one of the most prominent of those figures. Mr. Cover came to Frederick County in 1868, and immediately entered upon his career. He was endowed with extraordinary mental and physical strength; and possessed unlimited energy and a thorough knowledge of the business he proposed to conduct in the mountain country. His finan-
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ces gave but little promise for planting a great enterprise. Having settled on upper Cedar Creek with his small family, he is soon found successful in establishing the Star Tannery, which secured a reputation at home and abroad; and was called upon to ship its products beyond the Atlantic. Mr. Cover with his large plant, domi- nated all of Western Frederick; but the demand for his stock required more plants. In a few years, his tanneries at Capon Bridge, Lost City and the Narrows in Giles County, Va., and Moorefield, West Va., gave evidence of accu- mulating wealth, and increase of mental capacity. At this juncture, he had the valuable assist- ance of his son, Loring A. Cover, with his university education and splendid business traits, inherited from his father, and with lofty prin- ciples of character instilled by his faithful mother, such timely aids did much towards the great results which followed.
The great enterprise attracted the attention of the Leather Trust. Agents pressed every point, to compel Cover and Son to yield to their de- mands; but they found in Mr. Cover courage and self reliance, with ample means to dictate terms. He fixed his price, and never swerved from his original plan. His wonderful knowl- edge of human nature and the power of his hold- ings, made it possible for his retirement as more than a millionaire.
Surrounded by his family and hosts of friends, he and Mrs. Cover are to be congratulated upon what they have done and are continuing to do. Their munificence has been felt by public and private objects of their attention.
Their children are: Mrs. Harrison, wife of Judge T. W. Harrison; Mrs. Steck, wife of John M. Steck, of the Winchester Bar; Mrs. Kern, wife of Harry R. Kern, Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Winchester, for sev- eral years; Mrs. Russell, wife of Harry Russell, the well-known business man; Mrs. Glass, wife of Dr. Robert Glass. These families live in their attractive homes near the homestead, Angerona. One daughter was the wife of Lewis N. Barton. Both died when their three sons, Tom, Louie and Joie were quite young.
Loring A. married Miss Grace Stayman, and lives in Baltimore. He is largely interested in the manufacture of concrete cement.
Thomas Cover, his brother, is married and lives in Philadelphia, and is prospering in busi- ness.
The Covers are of English origin. The sub- ject of our sketch is the son of Tobias Cover, a prominent citizen of Maryland. He was one of the electors on the Democratic ticket that voted for James K. Polk for president in 1852.
William H. Baker
In the sketch of the Winchester Baker family, this gentleman has had frequent mention. We now regard him as one of the figures, the age of enterprise has developed. Mr. B. has always been prominent in the old Baker and Company firm. During that period, he became interested in the manufacture of chocolate; and entered that arena of enterprising men, having his plant in New York, which he conducted as a collateral branch of his large wholesale business, under the name of W. H. Baker Company. His in- creasing business attracted the attention of the old Walter H. Baker Company, which had up to that time monopolized the manufacture of chocolate. Serious litigation resulted, upon that firm instituting suit for damages, by reason of the new firm using their trade mark. The suit involved Mr. Baker in perplexing efforts and expenditure of large sums of money, to main- tain his position. The contest attracted wide attention; several courts exercised jurisdiction; able lawyers confronted each other in the in- terests of their clients-Mr. R. T. Barton, of the Winchester bar being chief counsel for Mr. Baker. Several years were spent dragging the case through the courts. Finally W. H. Baker Company triumphed over the Walter H. Baker Company; and to-day we find Mr. Baker not only fully recovered from his temporary em- barrassment, but established in the business that has already yielded large returns. His success has become marvelous; and his friends are pre- dicting that Winchester will become the home of a multi-millionaire in the near future. Mr. Baker is still a young man. May he be spared with health and strength to maintain the position he has held for many years, as one of the best business men found in the Shenandoah Valley, and a man ever ready to enhance the material interests of his native city. His palatial resi- dence corner of Water and Washington Streets, was erected several years prior to his manu- facturing enterprise.
German Smith
This gentleman is fully entitled to distinction as one of the figures which now and then are found prominently in new enterprises. Mr. Smith often expressed satisfaction over two of his ventures: the first being the general store he opened in Winchester in 1865. This was the first to appear in Winchester after peace was de- clared. (Several army sutlers remained with the army post for about one year after the war.) Mr. Smith started the first sumac factory in the valley, which he maintained on an extensive
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scale until his death about 1895. This plant was located on Braddock Street nearly opposite the M. E. Church. The new enterprises benefited thousands of poor people in every section of the Valley; affording opportunities to dispose of the branches of the sumac shrub that hitherto had been useless. The product was known in the commercial world as quercitron, used for tan- ning purposes in foreign countries. Mr. Smith realized a handsome sum. Within a few years after his death, the business was abandoned by his family. Mrs. Smith and her son German Smith live in Winchester at their handsome home on Fairmont Avenue. The son married Miss Vir- ginia Jack, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Jack, proprietors of the Evans Hotel. The Jack family trace their line back to Revolutionary heroes. They spelled the name at that period Jacques, often abbreviating it, until it finally became the present name. They settled as pio- neers near the Potomac River West of Martins-
burg; and one or more of the name figured prominently in one of the forts already men- tioned. James Jack who lived in Morgan County in 1850, inherited large tracts of land from the old Revolutionary ancestor.
Albert Baker
We find substantial evidence in Winchester of Mr. Baker's enterprising spirit .. He contributed freely of his time, talent and money to estab- lish a knitting mill on North Kent Street, which has been in successful operation since about 1895. He is a brother of Wm. H. Baker and unmar- ried. His health gave way several years ago; and he no longer manages his large properties. This enterprise suggested another: which re- sulted in the profitable woolen mills standing just north of the Knitting Factory, Mr. Leafe being manager. Shirley Carter and other business men of Winchester organized and established the plant.
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CHAPTER LXVIII Pioneers of the Upper Valley
In the tracings given of many pioneers, the writer confined his notices to such as properly be- longed to the Lower Valley, known as Frederick County. He will now briefly mention the names of pioneers who settled in the Shenandoah Valley chiefly South of the line between the Augusta and Frederick Counties, whose deeds were re- corded in Orange County between the years 1738 and 1744. This class of pioneers purchased large tracts from what has been called the Bev- erly Grant, which was issued 12th of August, 1736, to William Beverly of Essex County, Sir John Randolph of City of Williamsburg, Knight, Richard Randolph of Henrico County, and John Robinson of King and Queen, "for 118,491 acres, being in Orange beyond the mountains." This grant extended from the Augusta line South- ward towards the head springs of the Shenan- doah River. Prior to this settlement, there is no doubt but that the historic Lewis family had seated themselves in the lower section near what is generally known as Port Republic. Thomas Lewis, the pioneer, and several sons were there about 1733. He obtained his grant for a large tract of land. His sons, Andrew, William and Charles were settled near by. This family have their historic names associated with events men- tioned in this volume. The pioneers who had deeds, represent a large class of the English, Scotch and Irish immigrations, who were not willing to contend with the Fairfax and Hite prospective litigations, on their arrival in the Lower Valley, pressed further South beyond the Fairfax line, and began to settle all over the Valley South of a line from Swift Run Gap beyond the mountains North of Harrisonburg. Among this class a few names will be recognized as Germans, Hollanders, etc. John Lewis, Wil- liam Cathey, Samuel Givens, George Hutchin- son, Thomas Black, James Caldwell, George
Robinson, James Davis, Daniel Mahahan, Pat- rick Campbell, Thomas Henderson, John Wil- son, Wm. Smith, John Trimmell, John Ander- son, Samuel Guy, John and Samuel Davison, James McClure, Andrew and Fra McClure, Jo- seph Tees, Martha Mitchell, George Home, John Moffett, John R. and Wm. Weysties, John Mills, James Deeper, Robert Turk, William Sedgwood. James Carr, Findley McClure, Robert King, Alexander and John Breckenridge, Samuel Hughes, Thomas Kirkpatrick, James Fulton, Sarah Ramsey, Wm. Johnston, Robert Page, Pat Martin, John Seabright, Wm. Wright, David Ed- miston, John Hart, James Risk, Pat Cook, Rob- ert Campbell, M. Patterson, James Robinson, Moses Thompson, Wm. Vance, Joseph Reid, George Caldwell, Robert McDonald, D. Byre, Geo. Anderson, Robert Patterson, John Pickens, Robert Crockett, James Lesley, David Campbell, Robert McClenehan, John McCutchen, James Patton, Wm. Hutcheson, Robert Young, Pat Hays, Samuel Doag, Frederick Beatty, Abraham Hambreton, J. McUllock, Robt. Black, Andrew Russell, Wm. Skillian, Geo. and Robt. Brecken- ridge, Jacob Lockhart, John Craig, Robert Cun- ningham, A. Campbell, Wm. Thompson, Henry Ruffner, Jordan Grays, Bare, Madison, Weyer, Harrison, Linville, Crawford, Roller, Gratton, Hanger and many more of this class settled in Augusta about the time the first court was held in December, 1745, and have their records in that court.
Rev. John Craig, a Presb. Minister, was preach- ing at a meeting house in 1740, (now Tinkling Spring Church). About this time came the Pres- tons, Waddells, Allens and Browns. Later on, the McCues and Stuarts; while down towards the old county line were the Harnsborough, Sprinkle, Steinberger, Rude, and other families.
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CHAPTER LXIX
Frederick County at This Writing, Showing the Advantages of Her Soil and Climate
In the foregoing chapters we have traced many developments of the County for one hundred and seventy years. We may now properly con- sider what has been done with her thousands of acres, celebrated for fertility and location.
Situated in the heart of the Shenandoah Val- ley, shut in by the Allegany ranges on the West, which afford almost a perfect barrier against cyclonic and tornado storms that sweep from the Great Lake region, the prosperous popula- tion contentedly strove through all the years to develop its great variety of soils. Consequently Frederick County makes a showing along agri- cultural lines unsurpassed in any section. The highly improved farms found in every section, attract the attention of everyone. Especially is this true in the middle or limestone section, run- ning entirely through the County North and South. The well-kept homes, where are seen large farm buildings of every class, the neat farm houses, immense barns, good fencing and well-tilled lands, produce the impression that the agricultural classes are prosperous and happy. This is true ;- they have become independent from their intelligent management of such a splendid belt of country. The horticultural fea- ture is no longer an experiment. The numerous apple orchards in full bearing, and thousands of apple and other fruit trees planted every year, give the County marvellous returns. The lime- stone belt referred to produces wheat, corn, oats, rye and hay in quantity and quality far above the average. Many farmers adopt the diversified plan ;- cultivate the cereals, and successfully handle from five to fifty acres in orchard, and graze large herds of sheep and cattle, selecting the improved breeds which thrive on the rich pasturage and well-watered ranges. Horse rais- ing has been an important factor with the far- mers for a number of years, many of the best being heavy draft, such as the Percheron and Clydesdale; for light draft, the French coach. Thoroughbreds of the Kentucky strain supply a demand for the saddle and harness. The Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society, with its annual exhibitions, offers inducements to the enterprising farmer to display his choice stock, and sell thereof to the visiting dealers.
The hay crop has become important since the
baling process was introduced; and many thou- sand tons are shipped to Southern markets, yielding large returns. It is not infrequent for the farmer to receive from $12 to $18 per ton. Timothy is chiefly the commercial variety. Red clover grows to perfection,-the hay affording choice food for the farm stock and a fertilizer on worn soils. Blue grass is indigenous to the soil and climate of Frederick. The slate-soil farms found in the Western and Eastern sec- tions of the County, make a good showing. While in many cases the land is not so fertile as the limestone region, we find many highly im- proved and productive farms, making the old adage good "There is more in the man than in the land." We will take occasion to mention some such farms and their successful owners. We find large portions of the two slate belts interspersed with good red clay subsoils, a few ridges of limestone in the Western section, and red slate veins in the Eastern. Such diversity of soil has offered inducements to fruit men-the highly-colored apple growing to perfection in the Western, and the popular varieties of peaches in the Eastern section,-always demanding good prices. Considerable attention has been given to stock-raising in the Western section. The moun- tain ranges afford early spring grazing, and the well-tilled farms afford ample Summer grass and hay to finish their herds for market. Far- mers have found considerable profit in raising hogs for the last twenty years; large numbers are cheaply handled and sold to shippers at pay- ing prices. While the farmers generally pursue the regular line of agriculture, hundreds of them have turned their attention to raising apples for the increasing demand. Of this number, many notable cases are prominent, where the old-time farm has been transformed ;- it not being uncom- mon to see the 100 acre orchard taking the place of the large areas of waving wheat, and the far- mer in his new avocation realizing large sums of money. During the fruit season of 1907, many orchardists sold their products at prices varying from One thousand to Twenty thousand dollars-the minimum being for small archards from eight to ten acres, while the maximum sum was obtained from orchards not exceeding thirty acres This gives a slight idea of what
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