Piecing together postal history in Fredericksburg
Published Date - August 27,2023 Chronology -
Provisional stamp offers example of wartime adaptability – ADELE UPHAUS The Free Lance–Star – Aug 27., 2023 TOP: The best known example of Fredericksburg's 1861 5-cent provisional stamp, issued by postmaster Reuben Thom, on a letter, from the collection of Keith Littlefield. KEITH LITTLEFIELD PHOTOS It was the summer of 1861 and Fredericksburg's longtime postmaster, … Read more
Community Comes Together 1968
Published Date - April 27,2021 Chronology - 1968
A quiet three-block march and a packed memorial service at St. George’s Episcopal Church were held in tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on April 7, 1968—three days after the civil rights leader was assassinated in Memphis, Tenn. The sidewalk processional began with about 350 people outside Mount Zion Baptist Church and swelled to an estimated 500.
Rev. William Meade Clark, 18th Rector at St. George’s: Dec. 1890 – Aug. 31, 1896
Published Date - April 03,2021 Chronology - 1890
By Trip Wiggins
Born: 5 May 1855/Halifax Co., VA son of Rev John T Clark/Mary Wilson
Marr. First Laura M Walker 8 June 1881 in Fairfax Co., VA (she died 1883)
Following her death he married again to Mary Alice Peirce on 7 Dec 1899 in Lancaster Co., VA
Died 29 Apr 1914/Richmond, VA
Buried with his wife in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond.
18th St. George’s Rector
Rev. Robert James McBryde, 16th and 20th rectors at St. George’s (1877-1883) and (1905-1912)
Published Date - Chronology - 1877
By Trip Wiggins
Born 1 Jun 1845/Abbeville, SC
Died 6 Sep 1916/Raphine, Rockbridge Co., VA
16th and 20th Rector of St. George’s
St. George’s: July 1877 – April 1883 & Nov 1905 – Oct 1912
Rev. John Kercheval Mason, 17th Rector at St. George’s 1883-1890
Published Date - Chronology - 1883
By Trip Wiggins
Born: 3 Dec 1847/”Westview” in Brunswick Co., VA
Married: 19 Nov 1879/Alexandria, VA to Claudia Hamilton Norton (5 kids)
Died: 18 Dec 1910/Louisville, KY; Burial: Alexandria, VA/St. Paul’s Church
17th St. George’s Rector
At St. George’s May 15, 1883 – Dec. 1, 1890
Rev. Edward C. McGuire, Twelfth St. George’s Rector At St George’s: Oct, 1813 to Oct, 1858 (his death
Published Date - March 20,2021 Chronology - 1813
By Trip Wiggins
Rev. Edward C. McGuire
Born: 26 Jul 1793/Winchester/ Died: 8 Oct 1858/Fredericksburg, VA
Burial: St. George’s Churchyard
Twelfth St. George’s Rector
At St George’s: Oct, 1813 to Oct, 1858 (his death)
Married Judith Carter Lewis b. 4 Oct 1816/Fredericksburg, VA/d. 26 Mar 1882/VA (she was in his first confirmation class) married on 17 Apr 1816/Fredericksburg
Rev. Alfred Magill Randolph 13th St. George’s Rector At St George’s: Oct. 1858 – Nov. 1862
Published Date - Chronology - 1858
By Trip Wiggins
b. 31 Aug 1836/The Meadows (Eastern View), Fauquier Co., VA
d. 6 Apr 1918/Norfolk, VA (lived there for 25 years – seat for the Southern Va Diocese)
13th St. George’s Rector
At St George’s: Oct. 1858 – Nov. 1862
Assistant Rector summer 1858
“acting” Rector Oct 1858 until ordained priest in 1860
Rev. George Strebeck Born abt. 1772/Baltimore, MD – Died abt. 1832/Perquimans Co., NC
Published Date - Chronology - 1811
By Trip Wiggins
Rev. George Strebeck
Born abt. 1772/Baltimore, MD – Died abt. 1832/Perquimans Co., NC
m. 24 Oct 1793/NYC to Jerusha Mott of NYC (abt 1772/NYC – abt 1811/NYC)
They had at least 6 children (1810 census).
m. 20 Oct 1812/Fredericksburg, VA to Sydney Susannah Graham of Fredericksburg, VA by. Rev. Woodville
At St. George’s Nov. 19, 1811 – abt. Feb. 1813
Rev. James Marye, Sr. 7 June 1692/Parish of Bertreville, Saint Ouen, France – abt. Jan 1768/Spotsylvania County, Va.
Published Date - Chronology - 1735
By Trip Wiggins
Rev. James Marye, Sr.
7 June 1692/Parish of Bertreville, Saint Ouen, France – abt. Jan 1768/Spotsylvania County, Va.
Fourth St. George’s Rector
At St George’s: Oct. 1735 – abt. Jan 1768*
Rev. Rodham Kenner 28 Sep 1707/Northumberland Co., VA – 1734/1735
Published Date - Chronology - 1729
By Trip Wiggins
Rev. Rodham Kenner
28 Sep 1707/Northumberland Co., VA – 1734/1735
Second St. George’s Rector
At St George’s: Mar 1729 – Oct 1730 (continued as “supply” or temporary until 1733)