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Broadside, To the Pewholders and friends of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, residing in the towns of Fredericksburg,
Falmouth and vicinities, signed by E. C. McGuire, Rector,
R. T. Thorn, J. Metcalfe, Wardens, T. F. Knox, C’lk of the
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1949.
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ApPENDIX A
TEXT OF ST. GEORGE’S PARISH
ACT OF 1714
THE LAWS OF VIRGINIA 133
German Protestants Parish of St. George. No. 39
An Act to exempt certain German Protestants
from the Payment of Levies for
seven Years; and for Erecting the Parish
of St. George.
1. Whereas certain German Protestants, Preamble.
to the Number of Forty-two Persons, or
thereabouts, have been lately settled
above the Falls of the River Rappahanock,
on the Southern Branch of the said
“River, called the Rappidann, at a Place
named Germanna, in the County of
Essex, and have there begun to build
and make Improvements for their Cohabitation,
to the gread Advantage of
this Colony, and the Security of the
Frontiers in those Parts from the Incursion
of the Indians: For the Encouragement
therefore of the said Germans in their
Infant Settlement, Be it Enacted by the Enacted,
Lieutenant Governouf, Council and Burgesses
of this present General Assembly,
and it is hereby Enacted by the Authority
That the Germans now
of the same, That all and every the settled at Germanna shall
Germans now seated at Germanna, shall be free from payment of all
be, and are hereby declared to be free Publick Levies for seven
and discharged from the Payment of all, Years.
and all manner of Publick or County
Levies or Assessments whatsoever, for
and during the Term of Seven Years,
from and after the End of this Session
of Assembly: And if any other German,
84 The History of St. George’s Episcopal Church
or other Foreign Protestants, shall,
within the said Term of seven Years,
settle themselves at Germanna aforesaid,
such German and Germans, and other
Foreign Protestants, shall be free and
discharged from the Payment of all such
Levies for the Term of seven Years,
from the Time of their settling at
Germanna respectively: Provided such
Germans, or Foreigners, who now are,
or who within the said Term of seven
Years, shall settle at Germanna aforesaid,
shall be and continue for so long
Time to cohabit at Germanna. And
if any of the said Germans, or others,
shall depart from the said Settlement of
Germanna, and inhabit any other part
of this Colony, such German and Germans,
and other Foreign Protestants,
leaving the said Settlement, shall be
assessed and pay all such Levies and
Taxes as his Majesty’s Subjects of this
Dominion shall and do pay.
II. And be it further Enacted by the
Authority aforesaid, That the Place
called Germanna, together with a Precinct
of Land thereunto next adjoining, extending
five Miles on each Side of the
said Town or Settlement of Gn’manna,
is and shall be from henceforth a distinct
Parish of itself, and shall be called by
the Name of the Parish of St. George,
and is and shall be divided and exempt
from the Parish of St. Mary in the said
County of Essex, and from all Dependencies,
Offices, Charges and Contributions,
for or in respect thereof, and
from the Cure of the Minister of the
said Parish of St. Mary and his Successors;
and also is and shall be discharged
of all Levies, Oblations, Obventions,
and all other Pa-
And if any other German
01′ Foreign Protestants
shall, within the said Term
of seven years, settle at
Germanna aforesaid shall
be free from all such Levies
for seven Years from the
Time of their settling if
they continue so long at
Germanna. But if they
depart from Germanna
and settle in any other
Part of the Colony, then
to pay the usual Levies and
Taxes.
The Place called Germanna,
to be a distinct Parish, by
the Name of St. George,
divided from the Parish of
St. Mary.
St. George’s Parish Act of 1714 85
134
No. 39, 40, 41.
The Paf1skioners of St.
George not obliged to pay
any Minister of their
Parish the Salary allowed
by law to the Ministers of
other Parishes, until there
shall be 400 Tytkable
Persons in the said Parish.
Until then to agree with
their Minister as the
GO’IJernouf’ and Council shall
think reasonable.
THE LAWS OF VIRGINIA
German Protestants Parish of St. George
rochial Duties w hatsoever, relating to
the said Parish of St. Mary. Provided
always, That the Parishioners of the said
Parish of St. George shall not be obliged
to pay to any Minister or Ministers of
their said Parish, the Salary allowed by
Law to the Ministers of other Parishes
of this Colony, until such Time as there
shall be the Number of Four Hundred
Tythable Persons in the said Parish of
St. George. But the said Parishioners
are and shall be at Liberty, in the mean
time, to agree with their J\/[inister and
Ministers to serve the Cure of their said
Parish, upon such Terms as by the
Lieutenant Governour, or the Governour
or Commander in Chief of this Dominion
for the Time being, with the Advice of
the Council, shall be thought reasonable,
any Law, Statute or Custom to the
contrary thereof in anywise notwithstanding.
At an Assembly begun
October the 22d, 1712
and continued to N 0-
vember the 1st, 1714.
Trott, Nicholas. The Laws of the British Plantations in America, Relating
to the Church and the Clergy, Religion and Learning (London, Printed for B. Cowse
at the Rose and Crown in St. Paul’s Churchyard, MDCCXXI), pp. 133-134.
ApPENDIX B
NUMBER OF COMMUNICANTS OF
ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH
FREDERICKSBURG
Statistics secured from the Journals of the diocesan conferences
or councils.
Year No. of Communicants Year No. of Communicants
1813 Not more than 12
1815 “Upwards of 60”
1816 90
1817 90
1818 Not given
1819 94
1820 100
1821 100
1822 100
1823 106
1824 Not given
1825 103
1826 “Upwards of 100″
1827 100
1828 104
1829 114
1830 Ca. 112
1831 125
1832 188
1833 185
1834 160
1835 160
1836 150
1837 153
1838 150
1839 138
1840 142
1841 143
1842 167
1843 150
1844 150
1845 155
1846 150
1847 152
1848 150
1849 152
1850
1851
1852
1853
1854
1855
1856
1857
1858
1859
1860
1861
1862
1863
1864
1865
1866
1867
1868
1869
1870
1871
1872
1873
1874
1875
1876
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
1883
1884
160
163
150
145
152 white
140 white
140 white, 2 colored
160 white
158 white
251
283 white, 2 colored
300 white, 1 colored
290 white, 2 colored
No report
No report
182 white, 1 colored
245
272
290
256
269
280
302
317
333
340
331
348
195
190
208
220 (including 1
colored)
201
190
198
Communicants of St. George’s Church, Fredericksburg 87
Year No. of Communicants Year No. of Communicants
1885 191 1918 244
1886 191 1919 238
1887 183 1920 250
1888 186 1921 242
1889 190 1922 220
1890 172 (including 2 1923 220
colored) 1924 228
1891 194 1925 27l
1892 200 1926 279
1893 202 1927 267
1894 215 1928 273
1895 265 1929 274
1896 260 1930 278
1897 260 1931 285
1898 268 1932 281
1899 257 1933 279
1900 252 1934 281
1901 240 1935 284
1902 264 1936 282
1903 267 1937 290
1904 254 (including 1938 296
colored) 1939 308
1905 255 1940 312
1906 251 1941 319
1907 252 1942 324
1908 225 1943 312
1909 224 1944 334
1910 239 1945 346
1911 239 1946 37l
1912 232 1947 370
1913 231 1948 414
1914 242 1949 437
1915 240 1950 452
1916 233 1951 479
1917 247
ApPENDIX C
SUCCESSION OF RECTORS OF
ST. GEORGE’S PARISH
FREDERICKSBURG
1. Reverend Theodosius Staige, from 1726, to November, 1728.
During a vacancy of four months, the Reverend Mr. De Butts
preached seven sermons.
2. Reverend Rodham Kenner, from March, 1729, to October,
1730. During a vacancy of two years and three months,
Mr. Kenner preached once a fortnight, and the Reverend
Francis Peart preached eleven sermons.
3. Reverend Patrick Henry, from January, 1733, to April,
1734. During the vacancy, the Reverend Mr. Smith preached
two sermons. Reverend Mr. Smith was proposed to the
vestry by the governor, but the vestry would not accept
him, October, 1734.
4. Reverend James Marye, from October, 1735, to April 25,
1767.
5. Reverend James Marye, Jr., from January 26,1768 to 1780.
6. Reverend Thomas Thornton, from January, 1788, to July,
1791.
7. Reverend John Woodville, from January, 1792, to December,
1793.
8. Reverend James Stephenson, from April, 1794, to July, 1805.
9. Reverend Abner Waugh, from January, 1806, to July, 1806.
10. Reverend Samuel Low, Sr., from July 15, 1808, to April,
,1810. A vacancy of eighteen months. One year of this
time, Mr. Low, living in King George County, preached
once in every three weeks.
11. Reverend George Strebeck, from November 19, 1811, to
February, 1813. Vacancy of eight months.
12. Reverend Edward C. McGuire, October 3, 1813, to October
8, 1858.
13. *Reverend Alfred M. Randolph, October, 1858, to November,
1862.
14. Reverend Magruder Maury, December, 1864, to April 24,
1871.
*Randolph was acting rector of St. George’s until he was ordained priest in
1860.
Rectors of St. George’s Parish, Fredericksburg 89
15. Reverend Edward C. Murdaugh, October 1, 1871, to April 6,
1877.
16. Reverend Robert J. McBryde, July 2, 1877, to April, 1883.
17. Reverend John K. Mason, May 15, 1883, to December 1,
1890.
18. Reverend William Meade Clark, December, 1890, to August
31, 1896.
19. Reverend William D. Smith, January 3, 1897, to 1905.
20. Reverend Robert J. McBryde, November 1, 1905, to October
1, 1912.
21. Reverend John Jabez Lanier, January, 1913, to February 27,
1922.
22. Reverend Dudley Boogher, April, 1923, to April 9, 1941.
23. Reverend J. Sullivan Bond, May, 1942, to July 15, 1945.
24. Reverend Thomas G. Faulkner, Jr., February, 1946-
ApPENDIX D
SUCCESSION OF VESTRYMEN OF
ST. GEORGE’S PARISH,
FROM 1726 TO 1951
(The name of each member is inserted, with the date of his
first election. The list of vestrymen to 1847 is from
Slaughter, 1847, and the form of each name he used
has been retained)
1725-6 1739
Augustine Smith Wm. Robinson
William Grayson
John Waller 1741
Thomas Chew
George Wheatle Rice Curtis
William Hansford William Ba ttaley
H. Sharpe John Taliaferro, Jr. (vice J.T.,
John Taliaferro deceased)
1726-7 1741
Francis Thornton Richard Tutt (vice, Grayson,
deceased)
1728 John Thornton
Goodrich Lightfoot Rice Curtis, Jf.
Larkin Chew
Z. Lewis 1745
Hon. John Robinson
Wm. Waller
Mar. 1728-9
1746
Henry Beverly
Edward Herndon (collector)
1729
Ambrose Grayson 1749
Robert Jackson
1731
Henry Beverly 1751
Edward Hickman John Spotswood
1732
1753
John Chew } Fielding Lewis
F. Taliaferro Churchwardens
1733 1757
John Waller, Jr. Joseph Brock
Vestrymen of St. George’s Parish, From 1726 to 1951 91
1759 1785
Roger Dixon J. W. Willis
Richard Brooke James Lewis
Charles Lewis G. Stubblefield
Benjamin Ballard
1760 Thomas Sharpe
Charles Carter
1787
1762 John Legg
John Lewis Charles Mortimer
Charles Urquhart
1766 Benjamin Day
Charles Washington 1789
Wm. Dangerfield
Francis Thornton, Jr.
1768 George Weedon
Ed. Carter
Charles Dick R. B. Chew
Joseph Jones George French
Edward Herndon W. S. Stone
1770 1790
Thomas Fox John Herndon
Lewis Willis Thomas Strachan
Thomas Colson Ed. Herndon
Thomas Minor Beverly Stubblefield
Michael Robinson John Welch
William Wood Edward Herndon, Jr.
James Tutt John Wright
1779 1791
Mann Page William Stanard
1780
1793
George Thornton
William Lovell
1784 Charles Yates
David Blair
Thomas Strachan Samuel Greenhow
John Chew Fontaine Maury
John Steward
Thomas Crutcher 1794D. Branham
John Julian Elisha Hall
92 The History of St. George’s Episcopal Church
1802
James Brown
William Taylor
John Chew
Hugh Mercer
Godlove Heiskell
Thomas Goodwyn
William Smith
Robert Patton
David Henderson
David C. Ker
1803
Jacob Kuhn
1805
John Minor
1806
Charles L. Carter
1808
William S. Stone
Benjamin Botts
John Scott
John Lewis
1809
Dabney Herndon
John Taliaferro
Z. Lucas
Robert Wellford, M.D.
James Smock
1810
John Smith, Jr.
William Bernard
G. W. B. Spooner
James Carmichael, M.D.
Horace Marshall
1811
Robert S. Chew
Francis Taliaferro
1813
Robert Lewis
1814
Churchill Jones
George Hamilton
J ohn Mundell
Alexander F. Rose
R. Johnston
John Crump
Charles Austin
1815
William A, Knox
1816
John Gray
R. T. Thorn
John Hart
William F. Gray
William Storke
F. J. Wyatt
1820
John Metcalfe
1821
John T. Lomax
H. O. Middleton
1823
Larkin Johnston
1824
George Rothrock, Jr.
Yeamans Smith
1826
Thomas H. Hanson
Vestrymen of St. George’s Parish, From 1726 to 1951 93
1828 1837
Archibald Hart (vice, Robert R. B. Maury
Lewis)
1829
William M. Blackford (vice,
H. Mercer)
1831
G. W. Basset (vice, A. Hart)
Murray Forbes (vice, W. A.
Knox)
1834
E. H. Carmichael
1836
Thomas F. Knox
1839
John Coakley
1843
James Cooke
1844
R. C. L. Moncure
1845
William Pollock
1847
J. B. Ficklin
1847 to 1865
Slaugh~er, 1890J pp. 66-69
John Coakley John F. Scott
Reuben T. Thorn F. W. Johnston
Thomas F. Knox Alexander K. Phillips
James Cooke Elliott M. Braxton
William Pollock William T. Hart
J. J . Young Monroe Kelly
Douglas H. Gordon Dr. W. S. Scott
Dr. Brodie S. Herndon Charles E. Tackett
R. C. L. Moncure Horace B. HaH
W. S. Barton J. Temple Doswell
Murray Forbes A. Wellington Wallace
J. B. Ficklen H. S. Doggett
Montgomery Slaughter J. F. Thompson
John R. ‘taylor J. Arthur Taylor
Robert Minor David Sterling Forbes
John S. Hayes A. B. Tapscott
John Waterhouse P. P. Burr
William Henry Fitzhugh John G. Mason
Robert T. Knox
./
94 The History of St. George’s Episcopal Church
April 17, 1865
Reuben T. Thorn, Senior
Warden
John S. Hayes, Junior Warden
William Pollock
James Cooke
Thomas F. Knox
John Coakley
April 24, 1865
William T. Hart (vice, John
Coakley, resigned)
July, 1865
Alexander K. Phillips (vice,
Dr. James Cooke)
August 16, 1865
John Coakley (vice, Dr. John R.
Taylor)
Douglas H. Gordon
Joseph B. Ficklen
John James YO1.;;;-g
Montgomery Slaughter
Dr. John R. Taylor
Dr. Brodie S. Herndon
August 28, 1865
Dr. Fayette W. Johnstone (vice,
Wm. Pollock, deceased)
April 9, 1866 . March 29, 1869
Captain Robert D. Minor,
Treasurer and Registrar
John Waterhouse, new member
April 22, 1866
William H. Fitzhugh
Wm. S. Barton, new members
June 7, 1866
Dr. James Cooke (vice, Captain
R. D. Minor, removed from
Fredericksburg)
May 11,1868
John F. Scott (vice, R. T.
Thorn)
Nov. 30, 1868
Wm. Henry Fitzhugh, Warden
John Coakley, Senior Warden
Wm. H. Fitzhugh, Junior
Warden
F. W. Johnstone, Treasurer
Hon. R. C. L. Moncure, new
member
1871
Major Elliott M. Braxton, new
member
April 13, 1874
Monroe Kelly, of Falmouth
(vice, J. B. Ficklen, Sr.,
deceased)
Dr. Wm. S. Scott (vice, Dr.
J as. Cooke, deceased)
Charles E. Tackett (vice, John
• Coakley, deceased J1., 1874)
Vestrymen of St. George’s Parish, From 1726 to 1951 95
April 3, 1875
Thomas F. Knox, Senior
Warden
John J. Young, Junior Warden
F. W. Johnstone, Treas.
Monroe Kelly, Registrar
J. B. Ficklen, Jr., (vice, Wm. H:
Fitzhugh)
Aubin D. Tapscott, new
member
April 17, 1876
Dr. James F. Thompson
Horace B. Hall, new member
April 21 1877
Dr. J. F. Thompson, Registrar
Hon. E. M. Braxton, resigned
August 6, 1877
Hugh S. Doggett (vice, Dr.
F. W. Johnstone, resigned)
Hon. E. M. Braxton (vice,
W. H. Fitzhugh, resigned)
John James Young, Treasurer
Oct. 1, 1877
Major J. T. Doswell (vice,
W. S. Barton, resigned)
Nov. 5, 1877
Marshall C. Hall, Treas. (vice,
John J . Young, resigned)
Dec. 3, 1877
A. Wellington Wallace (vice,
Monroe Kelly)
April 18, 1881
J. Arthur Taylor (vice, A. Wellington
Wallace, resigned)
April 10, 1882
David Sterling Forbes (vice,
J. B. Ficklen, Jr., resigned)
March 26, 1883
Judge A. Wellington Wallace
Peter P. Burr, new member
April 4, 1884
Douglas H. Knox (vice, M. C.
Hall, resigned)
April 11, 1887
John G. Mason (vice, P. P.
Burr, died Aug. 20, 1866)
April 2, 1888
Robert T. Knox (vice, John G.
Mason, resigned)
April 7, 1890
John J ames Young, Senior
Warden (vice, Thomas Fitzhugh
Knox, resigned)
RobertT. Knox, Junior Warden,
also Chairman of Committee
of Arrangements for the 95th
Council of the Protestant
Episcopal Church of Virginia,
held in St. George’s
Church.
Mar. 30, 1891
Magnus M. Lewis, Sf. (vice,
Alexander K. Phillips, resigned)
Apr. 18, 1892
Randolph Fitzhugh (vice, Elliott
M. Braxton, deceased)
96 The History of St. George’s Episcopal Church
Nov. 26, 1896
Frank W. Smitli (vice, James T.
Doswell, deceased)
Apr. 11, 1898
Albert B. Botts, Sr. (vice,
]. A. Taylor)
Apr. 3, 1899
James Parke Corbin (vice,
Frank W. Smith, resigned)
Apr. 16, 1900
W. C. Stearns (vice, Hugh S.
Doggett, deceased)
Apr. 8, 1901
Judge R. H. L. Chichester
(vice, John J. Young, deceased)
July 20, 1902
Edward ]. Smith (vice, Randolph
Fitzhugh, deceased)
Oct. 7, 1903
Judge Alvin T. Embrey (vice,
W. C. Stearns)
A. Randolph Howard (vice,
A. D. Tapscott)
May 7,1904
Arthur P. Thornton (vice, R. T.
Knox, Sr., resigned)
Nov. 7, 1904
A. D. Tapscott (vice, James
Parke Corbin, deceased)
Apr. 12, 1909
Edgar M. Young (vice, D. S.
Forbes, deceased)
Feb. 26, 1912
George W. Shepherd (vice,
A. D. Tapscott, deceased)
May 2,1912
Dr. C. Mason Smith (vice,
Edward J. Smith, deceased)
A. Hansford Wallace (vice,
Dr. James F. Thompson,
deceased)
Nov. 3, 1912
Alvin Hundley
Mar. 24, 1913
Capt. R. Conroy Vance (vice,
A. Randolph Howard)
Fall, 1913
]. Bowie Gray (vice, Dr. Horace
B. Hall)
Feb. 24, 1916
Houston K. Sweetser (vice,
Albert B. Botts, deceased)
Dec. 9,1919
Frank M. Chichester (vice,
R. H. L. Chichester)
Apr. 5, 1920
C. Archer Smith
Wistar W. Braxton (vice, Capt.
Conroy Vance)
Dec. 18, 1922
William K. Goolrick (vice, Judge
A Wellington Wallace, resigned
as of Jan. 1, 1923)
Sept. 7, 1925
A. F. Turner (vice, Dr. C. Mason
Smith, resigned)
Vestrymen of St. George’s Parish, From 1726 to 1951 97
Jan. 13, 1931
George L. Hunter, Jr. (vice,
J. Bowie Gray)
Jan. 11, 1932
W. T. Pratt (vice, A. Hansford
Wallace, resigned)
Aubin C. Wooding
Charles H. Lewis
Jan. 4, 1937
Coalter B. Carmichael (vice,
Arthur P. Thornton, deceased)
Jan., 1938
(
Magnus M. Lewis, Sr. deceased)
Jan. 9, 1939
Thomas L. J enkins (vice, Wistar
W. Braxton, deceased)
Walter N. Chinn, J-.
Jan. 26, 1942
Branch Spalding (vice, Aubin
C. Wooding)
Sept. 8, 1942
C. M. Cowan (vice, Branch
Spalding, resigned)
Jan. 8, 1945
R. T. K. Cornwell
Curtis Backus
A. W. Embrey, Jr.
Mar. 4, 1946
W. E. Biscoe
Walter N. Chinn, Jr.
Dr. W. W. Butzner
Jan. 20, 1947
Lloyd Q. Moss
Thomas H. Jenkins
Dr. Thomas B. Payne __
Magnus M. Lewis, Jr. –
Jefferson Proctor
Apr. 2, 1947
Charles Wa ttleworth (vice,
R. T. K. Cornwell)
Jan. 21, 1948
Charles Wattleworth
C. M. Cowan
Dr. G. B. Harrison
William G. Bond
Charles H. Lewis
Jan. 12, 1949
Cecil L. Reid
Walter N. Chinn, Jr.
A. W. Embrey, Jr.
William E. Biscoe
A. F. Turner
June 3, 1949
Dr. W. W. Butzner (vice,
G. B. Harrison, deceased)
Jan. 23, 1950
Dexter Hubbard
Dr. Gordon W. Jones
William K. Goolrick
T. S. Morrison
J. E. Rowell
Jan. 29, 1951
R. L. Mount
George L. Hunter, Jr.
Houston K. Sweetser
Richard Nunn Lanier
Otis G. Brooks
ApPENDIX E
SERVICE RECORD OF THE VESTRYMEN
DURING THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
WHO SERVED AT LEAST FIFTEEN
YEARS
Botts, Albert B., Sr., Apr. 11, 1898-1916, 18 years.
Braxton, Wistar W., Apr. 5, 1920-Apr., 1938, 18 years.
Chichester, Frank M., Dec. 9, 1919-0ct., 1946, 25 years.
Chichester, R. H. L., Apr. 8, 1901-Dec. 9, 1919, 18 years.
Embrey, Alvin T., Oct. 7, 1903-1919, 16 years.
Forbes, David Sterling, Apr. 10, 1882-1909, 27 years.
Goolrick, William K., Dec. 18, 1922-Jan. 12, 1949, Jan. 23, 1950,
26 years.
Gray, J. Bowie, Fall, 1913-Fall, 1930, 17 years.
Hall, Horace B., died Aug., 1913, 50 years.
Hunter, George L., Jr., Jan. 13, 1931-Jan. 12,1949, Jan. 29, 1951-,
18 years.
Lewis, Charles H., Jan. 11, 1932-J an. 20, 1947, Feb. 6, 1948-,
18 years.
Lewis, Magnus M., Sr., Mar. 30, 1891-Sept. 12, 1937, 46 years.
Shepherd, George W., Feb. 26, 1912-Jan. 12, 1949, 37 years.
Smith, C. Archer, Apr. 5, 1920-Jan. 8, 1945, 24Yz years.
Sweetser, Houston K., Feb. 24, 1916-Jan. 12,1949, Jan. 29, 1951-,
33 years.
Tapsc·ott, Aubin D., Mar. 26, 1883-0ct. 7, 1903, Nov. 1904-1911,
27 years.
Thompson, James F., Apr. 21, 1877-Apr., 1912, 36 years.
Turner, A. F., Sept. 7, 1925-Jan. 20, 1947, Jan. 12, 1949, 23 years.
Wallace, A. Hansford, May 2, 1912-Jan. 11, 1932, 19Yz years.
Wallace, A. Wellington, Dec. 3, 1877-Apr. 18, 1881, Mar. 26,
1883-Dec. 31, 1922, 42 years.
Young, Edgar M., Sr., Apr. 12, 1909-0ct. 24, 1944, 35Yz years.
NOTE: W. T. Pratt served on the vestry from Jan. 11, 1932, to March 4-,
1946, and thus failed to serve 15 years by just a matter of months.
ApPENDIX F
SEATING PLAN OF CHURCH IN 1849
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‘”‘ ” 8~ ! ‘”
1=
” •,; ,; e.2 Pews sold Church partially burnt. ” ‘”‘ )l
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Chancel § g; ~
~ ~ ~ –
Communion Rail
.~ .”,.
1i1’ ..r
5 J. Coakley Capt. Hamilton 72 73 R. C. L. Moncure Dr. Wm. Browne “1315 $385 $310 $340
6 M.R.Crump Dr. J. B. Hall 70 71 Miss Agnes Gray P. Goolriek “$295 $395 St. G. R. Fitzhugh $390 $275
7 A. QQodwin M. Forbea 68 69 Mrs. Scott Geo. B. Scott “$295 $400 Dr. Wm. S. Scott $385 ‘280
8 Mrs. J. R. Harrison D. H. Gordon 66 67 Mrs. F. Scott Dr. H. Morson 93
$320 $405 C. Wistar Wallace Mrs. Allen $385 $295
9 Thos. Pratt Misses Fitzhugh 64 B5 J. F. Scott A. K. Phillips 92
$310 $415 J.P. Corbin $400 1300
10 M. Slaughter Dr. J. H. Wallace 62 63 Hugh Scott Benj. Temple 91
1325 $400 A.W.W. B. S. Herndon $400 $290 A. B. Botts
11 Mrs. V. Carmichael W. K. Gordon 60 61 S. Phillips m <:l p... ~.~" 90
$245 $400 Dr. A. C. Doggett 1370 $245'-'·A.B~Botts, Sr
12 Mrs. A. S. Hayes H. Fitzhugh 58 59 Jno. Hart C. S. Scott 89
$275 $385 $360 $245
13 Dr. B. S. Herndon T. F. Knox " 57 Miss Jane Hart H. B.Hoomes 88
$290 1370 E. M. Braxton $360 $265
14 Mrs. J. B. Gray T. F. Knox " " JnD. L. Chinn Misses Pearson 87
$290 $370 $355 $265
15 Dr. J. Cooke Dr. J. G. Wallace 52 53 Wm. Pollock W. H. Cunningham 86
8280 $360 $330 $255
16 W. C. L Rothrock Dr. J. R. Taylor 50 51 Capt. J. Rudd J. J. Young 85
Robt. Hall $230 $340 $325 $230
17 F.J. Wiatt Y. Smith 48 49 J. M. Whittemore T. H.Botts 84
$255 $325 J. Z. Stansbury $300 $225
18 W. R. Mason, Jr. Y. Smith 46 47 F. Slaughter Duff Green 83
$240 $325 Dr.W.M.Smith $290 $225
19 J. W.Johnston Dr. Carmichael 44 45 J. W.Lucas Miss Goodwin 82
$230 $300 $300 $225
20 N. Fitzhugh J.J.Berrey 42 43 J. H. Roberts Dr. Mason 81
$225 $280 F. W. Johnston $270 $225
21 Jane H. Dickinson R. D. Minor 40 41 M. A. Blankman J. Galleher 80
$225 $255 $245 $225
22 Mrs. Ellis Paul Clay 38 39 Mrs. A. J. Fitzhugh Jno. Minor 79
$255 $225 $200
$200 Buck Mrs. Smo~ 78
Where there is a lower name on a pew, it is generally that of a subsequent purchaser.
ApPENDIX G
MEMORIAL WINDOWS IN
ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH
Window over altar. In memory of Reverend Edward C.
McGuire.
Window in memory of Mary Ball Washington, died August
25, 1789, given by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Window in memory of Alexander Keene Phillips, born 1805,
died 1892; Annie Douglas Phillips, born 1835, died 1913, given
in 1914 by their children, Mary Phillips Warner, Alexander Keene
Phillips, Jr., Nannie Phillips Wheeler, Jane Phillips Myers.
Window in memory of R. C. L. Moncure, born 1805, died
1882, and Mary Conway Moncure, born 1807, died 1895.
/. t~{i/"r Window in memory of Lawrence Ashton, M.D., given in
i iftn \I 1917 by his wife, Nannie Green Ashton. ~
,
Window in memory of Rawleigh W. Downman, born 1860,
died 1881, and James H. Downman, born 1862, died 1911, given
in 1912 by their mother, Mary Hayes Downman.
All of the remaining cathedral glass windows were a gift at
Easter, 1908, from Mrs. Victoria Stevens Wallace.
Stained glass window, a $5,000 bequest of Mrs. William
Russell Hoyt nee Louise Lallande, in memory of her mother,
Sue Young Lallande, daughter of the late John J. Young, long
time vestryman; her young brother, John James Lallande, who
died as a small boy of yellow fever; herself; and her first husband,
Lindley Murray Ferris. This window was fabricated and installed
by Wilbur H. Burnham~ Boston, Massachusetts and dedicated
on Sunaay, May 30, 19 3, by the Reverend J. Sullivan Bond,
Jr., rector.
ApPENDIX H
BURIALS IN ST. GEORGE'S GRAVEYARD
Inscriptions copied in 1940 by Mr. George H. S. King who has
graciously consented to their publication. The
notes are also Mr. King's
Allen, Mary
"In Memory of MARY
. daughter of James
and Elizabeth Allen
Born July 25 1801
Died August 4th 1836
Blessed are the dead
which die in the Lord
from henceforth Yes
Saith the spirit, that
they may rest from
their labours and their
works do follow them."
Allen, William & Ann
Turner
"William Allen Died
1866 and his wife
Ann Turner Allen
Died 1875."
Ashby, William M.
"William M. Ashby son
of Vivian & Margaret
Died May 31st 1815
Aged 1 Mo: and 15 da."
Baggott, James
"In Memory of JAMES
BAGGOTT a native of
this town Born 5th
of June 1764 Died
1st of March 1825
Much lamented by
those who knew him best."
Bailey, Chester
"Sacred to the Memory
of Chester Bailey who
was born in Wallingford
in Connecticut August
12, 1769 and departed
this life March 22, 1841
in 72 year of his age."
Ball, R. W.
"R. W. Ball, only child
of Major Cyrus and Fedelia
Ball of Lancaster
County, Virginia. Died
February 17, 1826 Aged
17 years and 5 months."
Barton, Edward Seth
"Sacred in Memory of
Edward Seth Barton second
son of Thomas R. & Susan
C. Barton who departed
this life on the 6th of
December 1823 aged 2
years and 21 days."
Barton, Seth
"Here lies an affectionate
parent & sincere friend SETH
BARTON Was born near
Warren, Rhode Island July
29 A.D. 1755, and died at his
seat near Fredericksburgh,
December 29 A.D. 1813,
Aged 58 years and 5 months."
Benson, Mrs. Eleanor
"To the Memory of Mrs.
Eleanor Benson who de
parted this life the 22nd
of May 1799 Aged 38 years."
102 The History of St. George's Episcopal Church
Berry, John Scott
"Entered into this life
December 7, 1841 John
Scott Berry son of Lawrence
M. & Ann Scott Berry Entered
into life eternal
Sunday morning Sept. 26,
1920 A sinner saved by
grace." [Error for Lawrence
W. Berry, his father;
their tombstones are side by
side.]
Berry, Lawrence W. & Anne M.
"In memory of Lawrence
W. Berry. Born on the 13th
day of Dec. 1792 and Died
on 3d February 1846. And
near are the remains of
two infant children John
in his third year and
Catherine in her fifth
year. On the left Anne
M. Berry the wife & Mother
Born June 16, 1801 Died
Sept. 28, 1872."
Beverly, Carter
"Carter Beverly Born
at Blandfield Essex
County Va. 15 of Aug:
1774 Died F** 10, 1844."
Blakey; Mrs. Maria Ann
"Sacred to the Memory
of Maria Ann wife of
James G. Blakey who
departed this life
Aug, 14, 1845 aged
42 years & 2 months."
Boughton, Benjamin
"BENJ: BOUGHTON
AGED 65 Died 3d June
1842."
Carlin, Mrs. M. J.
"GRANDMA Mrs. M. J.
Carlin entered into rest
April 4, 1885 in the
76th year of her age."
[Lone tombstone within
iron fence enclosure
on gate of which is "J. M.
Whittemore." The Historical
sketch of 1892
lists her name as Mrs.
Mary Jane (Chewning)
Carlin.]
Carter, Elizabeth
"In memory of ELIZABETH
daughter of Edwin &
Elizabeth E. P. Carter
who died April 29th 1833
Aged 2 months & 20 days."
Carter, Elizabeth Edmondson
"In Memory of Elizabeth
Edmondson daughter of
Edwin & Elizabeth E. P.
Carter who died Sept. 13th
1840 Aged 16 months & 2
days."
Chew, Mrs. Ann
"SACRED TO THE
MEMORY of ANN CHEW
Relict of Capt.
John Chew who died
Oct. 7th 1821 in
the 67th year of
her age. Few Females
were more
eminantly [sic]
distinguished for
correctness of
deportment and ...
practice of all
the christian virtues.
[She] was Conjugal as
a widow, exemplary as a
[M]other fond and affectionate
as a neighbour,
charitable and kind as
a friend, steady and
sincere.
Into thy hands I
Burials in St. George's Graveyard 103
commend my spirit
For thou has redeemed
me, 0 Lord God of
Truth."
Chew, Miss Lucy
"In memory of MISS
LUCY CHEW daughter
of the late John
Chew, Esquire, of
Spotsylvania. Died
on the 5th October
1815. Go spotless
honor and unsullied
truth Go smiling
innocence Go soft
humanity that blessed
the poor Go saint
and patience Go modesty
that never wore
a frown To virtue
and receive the
Heavenly Crown."
Coakley, Catherine
"In Memory of
CATHERINE the daughter
of John and Mary
Coakley who departed
this life August 24,
1811 Aged 8 years
and 2 months."
Coakley, Mrs. Elizabeth
"Sacred to the Memory OF
ELIZABETH COAKLEY
Relict of JOHN
COAKLEY Died March
11, 1890." [The
Historical Sketch
(1892) gives her age
as 80 years.]
Coakley, John
"Entered into Rest
JOHN COAKLEY Born
Feb. 14, 1805 Died
July 2, 1874."
Coakley, John
"In Memory of JOHN,
son of John & Mary
Coakley who departed
this life July 21st
1795 Aged 3 Years
and 1 Month."
Coakley, Mary
"SACRED to the
memory of MARY,
daughter of John &
Elizabeth Coakley
who departed this
life June the 7,
1867 in the 28
year of her age."
C., E.
1814 E. C.
[The small stone so
marked is immediately
adjacent to
the handsome tomb
of Judge John Coalter.]
Coalter, John
"This stone is erect-
ed in Memory of JOHN
COALTER of Chatham. Of
humble origin, he rose
to eminence Less by the
display of uncommon
talents than by moral
worth. By an integ-
rity that none ever
questioned. A fide-
lity that evaded no duty.
A firmness that defied
a like temptation
and danger. And a
sincerity simp-
licity and kindness
of nature That won
the hearts of all
who approached him.
The records of his
country testify
the honourable posts
104 The History of St. George's Episcopal Church
which he filled.
Of his private
virtues all who
knew him can speak.
But the Depth of
his unpretending
goodness is known
only to the God
whom he worshipped
in the secret of
his own heart.
While in every act
of his life he
served him openly.
To him who gave it
the Spirit has returned.
The dust
lies here. His
children have
placed this Stone
To record his virtues
to his children's
children. He was
born in Rockbridge,
Virga Aug, 20th
1769 And died at
Chatham, near this
place Feb. 2nd 1838.
Touching this spot
lie the Remains of
St. George Tucker
Coalter, Esq only
son of John Coalter,
who followed his
Father to the grave
before this tomb
was completed. He
died August 19,
1839, Aged 30 years
2 Months and 7 Days.
A son worthy of
such a father."
Coalter, St. George
Tucker
"St. George Tucker
Coalter Born June 2,
1809 Died August 19,
1839." [Small stone
near John Coalter's.]
Colson, Charles
"Charles Colson Died
the 17th May 1770
Aged 66."
Cooke, Mrs. Emily M.
"In Memory of Emily
M. Cooke wife of Dr.
James Cooke Born 12th
November 1799 Died
1st July 1832."
[Adjacent to Wm.
Pearson's tombstone,
he being her father.]
Cox, Elizabeth M.
"In Memory of
ELIZABETH M. wife
of George Cox who
died March 15th
1831 Aged 52 years
Also of ELIZA
daughter of the
above George &
Elizabeth Cox who
died August 8th
1805 aged 14 months."
Dandridge, Colonel John
"Here lied interred
the Body of Colonel John
Dandridge of New Kent
County who departed
this life the 31st day
of August 1756, Aged56 years."
Downman, Joseph Henry
"JOSEPH HENRY infant
son of Wm. Yates and Mary
Ann Downman Died March
26, 1857 aged 4 days."
Duffel, Samuel Leonard
"In Memory of Samuel
Leonard Duffel son
Burials in St. George's Graveyard
of Edwd• & Elizabeth
Duffel who Departed
this life 27th June
1803 Aged one year
7 Months & 2 days."
Duffel, Samuel
"In Memory of
Samuel, son of
James & Rebecca
Duffel who died
20th August 1806
aged 3 Months."
Duncanson, James
"Here lies The Body
of James Duncanson
He was born in
Scotland the 11th
February 1735
Arrived in Virginia
in July, 1752 Died
the 4th March 179l.
'Weed his Grave
clean ye Men of
Goodness For he
was your Brother.' "
Duncanson, Mrs. Mary
"Here lies The
Body of Mary the
beloved Wife of
James Duncanson
She was born the
3d FebY• 1748 Died
the 10th October
1790."
Edrington, Priscilla
"In memory of
Priscilla Edrington
wife of Edmund Edrington
of this Town
She was born the 10th
Oct'. 1777 & Died the
10th of June 1801
Aged 23 years and
8 months." [Churchyard
behind church]
Fisher, James
"]ames Fisher died *
September 1792 Aged *
Months & 15 days."
['These figures could
not be deciphered with
certainty. The entire
face has disintegrated
to the extent that at
the first glance it
appears to be devoid
of any letter.]
Ford, John T.
"SACRED To the
Memory of JOHN T.
FORD ESQ' who
departed this life
June the 30th 1824
in the 44th year
of his age.
He possessed a mind
of the first order,
a temper mild and
benevolent and
feelings exquisite
and honourable. A
purer spirit never
left this earthly
tenement to inhabit
the mansions of
immortality."
Fox, Samuel
"In Memory of
Samuel Fox who
departed this Life
March 13th 1801
aged 72 years."
[Stone rapidly
disintegrating.J
Garts, Margaret
"Margaret Garts
Born Sept. 29th 1766
Died' , * [1789]"
['The death date is
imbedded in ground.
105
106 The History of St. George's Episcopal Church
The Historical sketch
of 1892 gives [1789] as
the date then
appearing. On either
side of this tomb
are stones, once
lettered, now
totally obliterated.]
Goodwin, Ann Maria
"In Memory of OUf
Mother Ann Maria
Goodwin Born
February 18th 1775
Died March 18th
1849. Her record
is on high." [She
was nee Smith,
daughter of William
Smith (1746-1802)
and Mary (1750-
1822) his wife."
Mrs. Anna Maria
(Smith) Goodwin's
tombstone is adjacent
to her parents,
and the several
other Goodwin tombstones
are in the same
row.]
Goodwin, Casper
Wister
"Sacred to the
memory of Casper
V\Tister, son of
Littleton and Ann
Maria Goodwin, who
departed this life
at 'Woodla'wn',
Spotsylvania County,
on New Year's morning,
1851, aged 13
years and 5 months.
Be ye therefore ready
For the son of man
cometh at an hour
That ye think not."
Goodwin, Elizabeth
"In Memory of ELIZABETH
the infant
daughter of Thomas &
Ann M. Goodwin who
departed this life
at 6 o'clock on the
Morning of the 3rd
September 1813 Aged
1 year, 5 months and
27 days. Sleep sweet
Babe with angels sleep."
Goodwin, John
Harwood
"Erected by
an affectionate
wife to the memory
of her Lamented
Husband JOHN HARWOOD
sixth son of
T. & A. M. Goodwin
Born on the 29th
Dec' 1806 and
departed this life
the 1st of January
1842 aged 35 years
and 2 days."
Goodwin, Mary
"In Memory of Mary
Goodwin Born Sept.
17, 1809 Died June
26, 1882."
Goodwin, Thomas
"In Memory of THOMAS
the third son of
Thomas and Ann M.
Goodwin He was born
on the 16th March
1800 and departed
this life on the
2d February 1823
In his death we
are taught that
in the midst of
life we are in
death."
Burials in St. George's Graveyard 107
Goodwin, Thomas
"Erected by an
afflicted family in
memory of THOMAS
GOODWIN who was born
on the *9th day of
October 1770 and
died on the *14th
day of January 1836."
[*These two days of
month are very indistinct.]
Harrison, Mary C.
"In Memoriam Mary
C. Harrison Born
July 28, 1852
Died Aug. 5, 1905
Asleep in Jesus."
Hart, Catherine Rose
"Catherine Rose
Daughter of J. R. &
A. M. S. Hart Aged
9 Mos. & 14 days."
[Footstone-C.R.H.
No dates on either
stone].
Helmstatter, Philip J.
"Sacred to the memory
of Philip J. Helmstatter
who died Aug.
17,1831 aged 31
years This stone
is placed here by an
affectionate Mother
to an (***)y son."
[***Three letters indistinct;
we suppose
this word is "only"J.
Hildroop, Mrs. Mary
"In Memory of Mrs.
Mary Hildroop who
died on the 18th
Sept. 1832 in the
77th year of her age."
Hill, Sarah
"Sarah daughter of
J. B. & H. Hill"
[No date appears on
this stone. The
Historical sketch of
1892 gives 1841 as
her death date. Infant.]
Hillyard, Parke G.
"Parke G. Hillyard
Born October 7, 1835
Died October 31, 1857."
Hitz, Margaret
"Margaret Ritz
Born ****1821
Died July 1832"
[****Undecipherable].
Hull, John G. &
Frances A.
"Sacred to -the memory of
John G. Hull and Frances A.
his wife. The former of
whom died on the 10th
day of April 1841
aged 35 years, and the
latter on the 31st day
of August 1841, aged
43 years.
Blessed are the
dead who die in
the Lord Lovely and
beloved in life
In death they were
not separated."
Jackson, Michael
"In Memory of
Michael son of
Thos. & Mary A.
Jackson who died
June 3rd 1802."
[This is smallest
marked stone in
the cemetery, being to
this infant child.]
108 The History of St. George's Episcopal Church
Jones, John
"JOHN JONES 1752"
[Oldest stone and
perfectly preserved.]
Johnston, Jane W.
& Ann Thompson
"In Loving Memory of
Jane W. Johnston
Born May 10, 1806
Died March 17, 1889
Until the Day Dawn"
[On the reverse side
is inscribed} "Ann
Thompson Johnston
Died October 24,
1841 Aged 74 years."
Johnston, Larkin
"In Memory of LARKIN
JOHNSTON who departed
this life April 25th
1831 Aged 34 years
As a slight tribute of
affection for departed
worth & piety, this
humble monument is
erected. And I
heard a voice from
Heaven saying, with
me, Write, Blessed
are the dead which die
in the Lord from henceforth
Yee, saith the
spirit, that they may
rest from their labours
and their worries do
follow them. Rev. 14:13"
Knox, Eliza
Somerville
"Eliza
Somerville
daughter of
Thomas F. &
Virginia A.
Knox Died 7th
Mrh 1841
Aged 2 Mo'
12 Das."
Lewis, William
"Here lies the
body of William
Lewis who departed
this
life January the
28th 1763 Aged
40 years. Also
Ann his daughter
died in 1755 Aged
15 Months and
George his son
died 1763 Aged
5 years."
Lucas, James Vol.
"In Memory of
JAMES W. LUCAS
Born March 4th
1799: Died
August 23 rd 1850:
in the 52nd year
of his age."
Lucas, Elizabeth G.
"In Memory of
Elizabeth G.
Lucas Consort of
Fielding Lucas,
Decd• Born May
10th 1780 Died
May 15th 1857"
Lyon, Mrs. Elizabeth P.
"Departed this
life Sept. lith
1838 Mrs. Elizabeth
P. Lyon Aged52 years."
McGuire, Rev. Edward C.
" , Mrs. J. C.
" ,John Fenton
"Rev. Edward C. McGuire
Born July 26, 1793 .
Died October 8, 1858
J. C. Lewis Relict
Burials in St. George's Graveyard 109
of Rev. E. C. McGuire
Born Oct. 4,
1794 Died March
26, 1882.
John Fenton McGuire
son of E. C. and
J. C. McGuire
Born 4 August
1839 Died [broken]
1843."
U. C. Lewis McGuire was
Judith Carter (Lewis) McGuire,
daughter of Major
Robert Lewis, the nephew of
General Washington.]
McPherson, Archibald
"Here lyes the
body of ARCHIBALD
MCPHERSON born in
the County of
Murray in North
Britain, who
died August the
17, 1754 Aged
49 years. He
was judicious, a
lover of learning,
openhearted,
generous and
sincere. Devout
without ostin-
tation; disdain-
ing to cringe to
vice in any
Station. Friend
to good men, an
affectionate
husband. 'A
heap of dust
alone remains of
Thee 'Tis all
thou art, and
all the proud
shall be.'
Elizabeth, his
disconsolate widow,
as a testimony of
their mutual
affection, erected
this monument
to his memory."
Marshall, James Edgar
"In Memory of James
Edgar Marshall
son of Horace &
Elizabeth Marshall
Born August 7th
1807 departed this
life at the University
of Virginia
the 5th November
1825. He was a
dutiful & affectionate
son and
died much much lamented
by all who knew
him."
Mason, 11rs. Anna Tayloe
"SACRED [Here
follows a four line
verse not enough of
which could be
deciphered to bring
together sensible
words.] THIS
TABLET is placed
here by Charles
Mason in acknowledgement
of grati-
tude for the
affectionate love
of his kind and
devoted wife
ANNA TAYLOE MASON
who died the 15th
of May 1831 Aged
23 years leaving
a character dis-
tinguished for all
the virtues which
exalt and adorn
her so. She was
the only surviving
110 The History of St. George's Episcopal Church
child of Tayloe
and Anna Braxton
of Richmond, Va.
Both of whom died
at an early age
leaving in charge
of their friends
this pledge of
their affection
and when this dear
object of "'and
fond devotion had
just attained the
endearing affection
of parent the blighting
hand of death made
her husband a
widower and
her infant an
orphan."
*** [undeci-
pherable].
Maury, Mrs. Catharine
"[Here lies] the Body of
Catharine [Maury the] wife
of James Maury [who died in]
Liverpool on the
22nd of May 1794 [in] the
39th year of her
age. [While] living it
was her Purpose [to be]
returned ...
among her own people.
While dying she desired
that these remains
should rest here.
She was of the
best of Vi/omen."
[A large corner of the stone
is broken and missing.]
Moody, Bradstreet
[5 cornered star]
"Here lies the
body of BRADSTREET
MOODY a native of
Sandbarnton, New
Hampshire who died
in this Town on
24th Aug'. 1827"
[Broken here
The Historical
Sketch of 1892
gives his age as
25 years in their
list of names
and ages as taken
from the stones
at that time.
This stone however
is now broken just
below "1827" and
nothing further
can be deciphered.]
Newby, Jane Sarah &
Eliza
[A stone so badly
defaced that
but few letters
and figures
can be deciphered
with certainty
other than their
names. Both
died in infancy
in 1795.]
Patterson, John
"Here lies the body
of JOHN PATTERSON
who died September
10th 1814 Aged
34 years."
Patton, Anthony Buck
and Virginia B.
(Coakley)
"Sacred to the
Memory of Anthony
Buck Patton
Beloved husband
of Virginia B.
Patton Died Jan.
Z2, 1903.
Burials in St. George's Graveyard 111
Virginia B. Patton
wife of Anthony
B. Patton Daughter
of John and
Elizabeth Coakley
Died January 7,
1924."
Paul, William
"WILLIAM PAUL
1774." [The stone
is enclosed in a
granite stone on
the back of which
is inscribed:]
"Restored 23 September
1930 by
Admirers of John
Paul Jones Commodore
U. S. N. By whom
This stone was
first set in
place in memory of
William his older
Brother."
Pearson, John B.
"Sacred to Memory of
John B. Pearson of Saint
Margar-****** who
departed-**** fe March
*** 04-*** years and
*** ays." [Stone adjacent
Chas. M. Rothrock.
Historical sketch of
1892 gives death date
as 1804, aged 5 years.]
Pearson, William
"In memory of William
Pearson who departed
this life on the 28th
of March 1824 in the
64th year of his age.
Here lies interred
William Garrett the son
of William & Eleanor
Pearson who departed
this life in the 3d
year of his age."
Pilcher, Frederick
"Sacred To the Memory of
FREDERICK PILCHER
Born 7th of August 1769
Departed this life the
13th day of April 1832
He lived and died an
honest man."
Pilcher, Hiram
"In Memory of Hiram
Pilcher who departed
this life A.D. 1833
Aged 33 years."
Pilcher, Mrs. Margaret
"In memory of Mrs.
Margaret Pilcher Wife
of Fred: Pilcher who
departed this life
December 20, 1827 Aged
57 years. Her pious
and dutiful life was
extended to an honorable
old age and closed by an
exemplary death. Her
charity had its ***** in
religion. Her love of
her neighbour was the
genuine seat of her love
of God. Her rest *******
was the fruit of her
faith and she died in
hope because she had
lived a Christian."
[Stone disintegrating.
(*) The Historical
Sketch of 1892 gives
1827 as the date of
her death' the "7"
is now entirely gone.
Several other words
could not be positively
deciphered.]
112 The History of St. George's Episcopal Church
R., G. and R., N.
"G. R. 1807 N. R. 1802"
[These letters and
figures appear on a
large stone adjacent to
that of Charles Rothrock.
The historical sketch
of 1892 suggests that
the headstone was
broken during the War.J
Richardson, George
"Sacred to the memory
of GEORGE RICHARDSON
STONE CUTTER who was
killed by an accident
May 12th 1807: Aged
45 years. Stay,
passenger, thy step;
reflect awhile: Tho
now in health and
vigour thou may smile
Tomorrows fun thy
obsequies may see The
silent grave may then
thy mansion be. Then
seek in life God's
favour to possess And
to thy soul secure
eternal happiness.
Nancy daughter of the
said George Richardson
and of Lucy his wife
died May 29th 1802: aged
14 months. Jesus said,
'Suffer little children,
and forbid them not,
to come unto me, for
of such is the Kingdom
of heaven.'"
Richeson, George
"George Richeson
who hath migrated
to this comwealth
from -Great Britain
made oath that he
had resided 5 years
within the
jurisdiction of the
United States of
America and one
year within the ComwIth
of Virginia,
that he will support
the constitution of
the USA and that he
doth absolutely and
entirely renounce
and abjure all
alligeance and
fidelity whatsoever
to any prince
potentate or soverign
particularly to
George the Third King
of Great Britain-
and thereupon he is
admitted to the Rights
of a Citizen of the
United States..."
[Fredericksburg Court Minutes
of 9 May, 1799.J
Riddley, James
"In Memory of JAMES
Riddley who departed
this Life June 19th
1800 Aged 72 years."
[The entire face of
this tombstone fell
off in 1938, and no
letter is now
visible on portion
remaining.J
Ritchardson, Mrs. Winefrid
"Here lies the body of
Winefrid the wife of
Daniel Ritchardson
who died Oct': the
16th: 1763, aged
23 years. Also 3
children lies Enterrd
by Her. Remember man
Burials in St. George's Graveyard 113
as you pass by So you
are now so once was I
S6 as I am so must
you be Therefore
prepare to follow me."
Robey, Mrs. Ann
"In Memory of Ann
wife of Richard Robey
who died November
28th 1811 Aged 38
years. 'The sever'd
ties of kindred dear
Demand the fervant
sigh But sacred hope
dries every tear And
point to bliss on
high.'" [Footstone
A.R.-1811. Stone
disintegrating
and will not long
be legible]
Rose, Alexander
"In l\1emory of
ALEXANDER ROSE of
the Parish of Vere
in the Island of
Jamaica Merchant and
a native of NorthBritain
who visited
the United States
of America for the
recovery of his
health and departed
this life at
Fredericksburg in
Virginia on the 28th
day of November 1800.
This stone is placed
over his remains in
testimony of affectionate
and fraternal
regard by his brother
William Rose of the
said Island."
Rothrock, Charles M.
[Broken] "Also Charles
M. Rothrock Departed
this life Sept' 29
1084, Aged 3 years."
[Gravestone remarkable
for its date, well
preserved. For
photograph see: Quinn:
History of Fredericksburg,
Va. pg. 2M.]
Rothrock, George W.
"George W. Rothrock
Died December 9,
1865 aged 67 years."
Rothrock, Jeannie J.
"Jeannie J. Rothrock
Born January 22,
1830 Died October
31, 1851 Come Lord
Jesus, Come Quickly."
Rothrock, Louisiana (Johnston)
"In Loving Memory of
Louisiana Jahnston wife of
the late George W. Rothrock
Died January 25, 1888
Aged 84 years.
Fayetta, daughter of
Louisiana & George W.
Rothrock Born 1842 Died
1863."
Simons, Mrs. Catherine
"Here lies the Body of
Catherine the beloved
wife of David Simons
Who departed this life
May 14th 1794 Aged 35
years. Also her two
children lies entered
with her."
Smith, Mrs. Mary
"In Memory of Mary Relict
of William Smith Born March
20, 1750 Departed this life
July 8th 1822." [Her
114 The History of St. George's Episcopal Church
tomb is adjacent to her
husband Wm. Smith (1746-
1802).J
Smith, William
"Here lies the body of
William Smith a native
of Glocestershire in
England Born 25th May
1746 And departed this
life October 7, 1802. An
honest man is the noblest
work of God."
Smith, William Jr.
"In Memory of William
son of Wm. and Mary Smith
born April 18, 1787 At the
commencement of the late
War he entered the Army as
a Lieutenant and departed
this life whilst in the
service of his country
on the 30th January 1815."
[Adjacent to his parents,
Wm. & Mary Smith.J
Spilman, Walter
"In Memory of Walter
son of Tho. W. &
Ann Spilman who died
FebY• 12th 1837 in
the 4th year of his
age."
Strother, French
"In Memory of FRENCH
STROTHER who departed
this life June 3d
1800 Aged 61 years."
T,F.G.H.
[BrokenJ
"Born 26 April 1812
Died the 1st Nov. 1832"
[The headstone is broken, .
leaving only the
dates. The stone
was in this condition
in 1892 says the
Historical Sketch of
that date. It says
a footstone carried
the initial F.G.H.T.,
but we failed to
find this stone. Mr.
King believes Mr. Clark
was in error as to
footstone and that
the stone to party
(1812-32) belongs to:
"Died-On Thursday
evening, 1st of Nov.
Mr. Felix H. Taliaferro,
son of the
late Mr. Hay Taliaferro
of Orange Co.,
aged about 20 years."
Fredericksburg
Virginia Herald Nov.
3, 1832J
Taliaferro, Catherine
"Catherine Taliaferro
Born 29th January
179l Died 21st
November 1869
Blessed are the dead
which die in the Lord."
[The Historical sketch
of 1892 gives her name
as Mrs. Catherine Reat
Taliaferro. She lies
near Mrs. Eleanor Reat
Thom.J
Thorn, Catherine
"Catherine Thorn Died
Jan. 27, 1886."
[The Historical Sketch of
1892 gives the age of
Miss Catherine Thorn
as 70 years when she
died in 1886.J
Thom, Mary
"Mary Thorn Died June
Burials in St. George's Graveyard 115
17, 1894 Numbered
with Thy Saints in
Glory Everlasting."
Thorn, Reuben Triplett
"REUBEN TRIPLETT
THOM Died May 7th 1868
Aged 85 years & 6 months.
ELEANOR REAT wife of
R. T. Thorn Died Nov.
20th 1865 Aged 79
years & 4 Months."
[These two inscriptions
on one monument.]
Walker, Robert
"Sacred in memory of
Robert Walker late
Merchant in Frederickw
sburg whose remains are
here deposited He was
born near Belfast in
Ireland the 20th day
of October A.D. 1766
and departed this life
the 27th day of January
1808."
Ware, James
"SACRED to the memory
of JAMES R. WARE Born
April 19, 1812 departed
this life September 7th
1850 Beloved in life
and lamented in death."
Ware, Thomas
"In Memory of THOMAS
WARE who departed
this life 6th August
1820. Near this spot
lies the remains of
William son of
Thomas & Catherine
'Vare."
Ware, Thos. R·o
"Thos. R. Ware C.S.N."
[The Historical
sketch of 1892
registers the
interment of Thomas
R. Ware U.S.N. & C
S.N. in 1889 aged 75
years.]
White, Henry Garrett
"Deposited here are the
remians of HENRY
GARRETT son of William
H. and Amanda White
who died 19 September
1822 aged 19 months
and 11 days."
Whitfield, John
"In memory of Jahn
Whitfield of Whitehaven
who departed this life
the 22nd of March 1766
in the 25th year of
his Age."
Young, Mrs. Elizabeth
"In memory of Elizabeth
Young wife of James
Young Born 22nd
November 1778 Died
10th July 1806. Weep
not dear friends tho
I am no more When God
thus calls its not
amiss He bade me come
I go before To meet
you in eternal bliss."
116 The History of St. George's Episcopal Church
PERSONS BURIED IN ST. GEORGE'S GRAVEYARD
FOR WHOM THERE ARE NO GRAVESTONES*
Died Age
1848 Infant
1846 Infant
1829 Infant
1826 Child
Barton, Daniel Jenifer ................... .
Barton, Eliza Campbell .................. .
Barton, John ........................... .
Barton, Louisa Nevison .................. .
1857 Infant
1858
1833 Infant
1835 Child
1820 60
1835 70
1833 Infant
1828 Infant
1881
Beck, Mrs. Mary Parke .................. .
Beck, Olivia Hanson .................... .
Beck, Mrs. Sarah Hanson ................ .
Botts, John Francis ..................... .
Botts, Susan Catherine .................. .
Coakley, John .......................... .
Coakley, Mary, his wife .................. .
Dade, Virginia .......................... .
. Fry, S. W .............................. .
Goodwin, Anna Marie (Smock) ........... .
1871
1794 3 years
1850
Goodwin, Littleton ...................... .
Gregory, Maria ......................... .
Hanson, Mrs. Mary Parke ............... .
Infant
1852 Infant
1849 Infant
1781 56
Hillyard, Mrs. Jane Parke ................ .
Jones, Mary Barton ..................... .
Jones, William Strother .................. .
Knox, John ............................. .
Lewis, Colonel Fielding .................. .
Three of his infant grand-children ....... .
Lucas, Fielding ......................... .
Lucas, Miss Maria ...................... . 1862
Lucas, Mrs. Sarah A .................... .
Montandon, William .................... . 1848
Pearson, Mrs. Eleanor ................... . 1861
1891
1862 Infant
Pearson, Margaretta ... , , , ... , , , , . , , . , , .. .
Scott, Eleanor Pearson, , , . , .. ' , , , . , , . , . , ..
1874
1831 63
1836 52
Smock, William ........................ .
Smock, Mrs. Sarah, wife of above .... , , , , , .
Young, James ,-. , ... , . , , , ... , .. , , .... , .. .
Young, Mrs. Susan Smith .... , .. , ........ .
*From William Meade Clark, St. George's Cemetery: A Historical Sketch
(Fredericksburg, Va., 1892).
INDEX
Since the names of the persons buried in the St. George's Churchyard are
arranged alphabetically in Appendix H those names have not been indexed.
Allen, Erasmus, 13
Alsope, Ann, 4Ambler,
Rev. J. J., 69
American Colonization Society, 31
American Revolution, effects on
churches in Virginia, 19
Amherst County, 50
Andrews, Rev. Dr. Charles W., 43
Anglican clergy in Virginia, loyalty of,
19
Ashton, Dr. Lawrence, 100
Ashton, Mrs. Nannie Green, i.e. Mrs.
Lawrence, 100
Austin, Charles, 92
Backus, Curtis, 97
Bailey, Rev. S. K., 60
Ballard, Benjamin, 91
Barton, Judge William S., 44, 45, 48,
49, 51, 54, 94, 99
Basset, G. W., 93
Battaley, William, 90
Berkeley Divinity School, Middletown,
Conn,,61
Berkeley Parish, Spotsylvania County,
15, 22, 23, 44
Bernard, William, 92
Berry, John S., 49
Beverly, Carter, 15
Beverly, Henry, 90
Bingham Latin School, 53
Biscoe, William E., 97
Black, G. W. Z., 41
Blackford, William M., 93
Blair, Commissary James, 8
Blair, David, 91
Boggs, Clara, 44
Boggs, Kate Newell Doggett, i.e.
Mrs. Thomas R., 62, 66
Boggs, Lewis, 44
Bond, Rev. J. Sullivan, 69, 70, 89
Bond, William, 97
Boogher, Davis R., 64
Boogher, Rev. Dudley, Jr., 64
Boogher, Rev. Dudley, Sr., 64-69, 89
Boogher, Emma Timanus, i.e. Mrs.
Davis R., 64
Boogher, Mary Wiley, i.e. Mrs. Dudley,
Sr., 64
Boston, Mass., 32
Botts, Albert B., Sr., 96, 98
Botts, Benjamin, 92
Bradley, Jeanette S., 58
Branham, D., 91
Braxton, Annie M., 71
Braxton, Elliott M., 93, 94, 99
Braxton, Mary A., 71
Braxton, Sally, 69, 71
Braxton, Wistar W., 72, 96-98
Braxton, Mrs. Wistar W., 72
Brock, Joseph, 20, 90
Brock, R. A., v
Brooke, Richard, 91
Brooks, Otis G., 97
Brooks, Bishop Phillips, 37
Brown, James, 92
Brown, Rev. Dr. Robert, 72
Browne, Mrs. Mary Green, 35, 46
Brunswick County, 53
Brunswick Parish, King George and
Stafford Counties, 20
Brydon, Rev. Dr. G. MacLaren, v,
vii, viii, 2-4, 8, 11, 14, 19n., 43n.,
44n., 45
Bulley, Dr. Stanley Frederick Down,
73
Burbridge Church, 15, 16
Burr, P. P., 93, 95
Butzner, Dr. W. W., 97
Byrd, Col. William,S, 11, 16
Camden Parish, Pittsylvania County,
22
Campbell, Rev. Alexander, 31
Carmichael, Coalter B., 97
Carmichael, E. R., 93
Carmichael, Elizabeth, 73
Carmichael, Dr. James, 52, 92, 99
Caroline County, 24, 28
Carter, Charles, 91
Carter, Charles L., 92
Carter, Edward, 91
Carter, Sophia, 23
Chandler, Mrs. A. B., Jr., 69, 80
Chapel Hill, N. C., Episcopal Church
of,56
Charity School Board, the, 47
Charity School, Female, 23, 47
Charity School, Male, 23, 47
Charles Parish, York County, 5, 6
Chew, John, 10, 90
Chew, Capt. Larkin, 4, 90
Chew, R. B., 91
Chew, Robert S., 92
Chew, Thomas, 90
Chewning, Dr. William ]., 68
Chichester, Frank M., 67, 96, 98
118 The History of St. George's Episcopal Church
Chichester, Mrs. J. Conway, 47
Chichester, Judge R. H. L., 96, 98
Chimes, organ, 71
Chinn, Walter N., Jr., 97
Choir, 15,47, 54, 56, 60, 62, 63, 65-67,
68.73
Christ Church, Alexandria, 38
Christ Church, ,Brooklyn, N. Y., 57
Chirst Church, Mobile, Ala., 70
Christ Church, Norfolk, 25, 27
Christ Church Parish, Middlesex
County, 59, 61
Christ Church, Winchester, 59
Church exterior, repair and beautification
of, 71
Church of the Good Shepherd, Parkersburg,
W. Va" 64
Church of the Good Shepherd, Raleigh,
N. C., 56
Church property, value of in 1904, 59
Civil War, effects on St. George's
Church, 37, 38
Clark, Rev. John T., 55
Clark, Rev. Dr. William Meade, 55-57,
89
Coahley, John, 30, 93, 94,99
Cobb, Bishop, 45
Cold Spring, N. Y., 43
Coleman, Alvin M., sexton, 69
Collins, F. W., 41
Colson, Thomas, 22, 91
Communicants, number of, 27, 86, 87
Communion service, silver, 39
Confederate Army, 38-40, 43, 50, 53
Conway, Rev. Moncure Daniel, 31
Cooke, Dr. James, 51, 93, 94, 99
Corbin, James Parke, 96
Cornwell, R. T. K., 97
Cow houses, rector's, 52
Cowan, C. M., 97
Crump, John, 92, 99
Crutcher, Thomas, 91
Curtis, Rice, Sr., 90
Curtis, Rice, Jr., 90
Culpeper County, 3, 7, 22, 23, 28, 31
Dame, Rev. William Meade, 55
Dandridge, Col. John, 15
Dangerfield, William, 91
Dashiell, Rev. George, 26
Daughters of the American Revolution,
100
Davis, Benjamin, 13
Davis, Rev. Thomas, 22
Day, Maj. Benjamin, 22, 23, 91
DeButts, Rev. Lawrence, 6
Dettingen Parish, Prince William
County, 20
De Vore, Mrs. Daniel B., 66
Diocesan convention of 1785, the first
in Virginia, 20
Dick, Charles, 13, 15,91
Dixon, Roger, 91
Dog shows, vestry against Sunday, 71,
72
Doggett, Dr. A. C., 66, 99
Doggett, H. S., 93, 95, 96
Doswell, Maj. J. Temple, 50,93
Downman, James H., 100
Downman, Mary Hayes, 100
Downman, Rawleigh, 100
Drysdale, Lt. Gov. Hugh,S
Early, Benjamin W., v
Early, Mrs. Benjamin W., 73
East North East Creek, 10
Edgefield County, S. C., 61
Electricity, vestry against in 1889, 54
Elizabeth City Parish, 64
Embrey, Judge Alvin T., 59, 96, 98
Embrey, A. W., Jr., 97
Embrey, Mrs. John, 72
Emmanuel Church, Baltimore, 38
Episcopal Church in Virginia, factors
adversely affecting, 19
Episcopal High School, Alexandria, 33,
37
"Episcopal Young People of Fredericks-
burg, the," 72
Essex County, 2, 3, 15, 28, 33, 84
Fairfax, Lord Thomas, 3
Falmouth, services in, 30
Faulkner, Rev. Thomas G., Jr., v,
70-73,89
Faulkner, Mrs. Thomas C., Jr., 72
Faulkner, Rev. and Mrs. Thomas G.,
Sr., 70
Fauquier County, 3, 37
"Feast of Lights" service, 72
Female Domestic Missionary Society
of St. George's Parish, 28
Ferris, Lindley Murray, 67, 100
Ficklin, Mrs. A. E., 50
Ficklin, Joseph B., 35, 59, 93, 99
Ficklin, Joseph B., Jr., 95
Fire in present St. George's Church,
35
Fitzhugh, Mrs. A. J., 99
Fitzhugh, the Misses, 35, 99
Fitzhugh, Randolph, 95, 96
Fitzhugh, St. George R, 99
Fitzhugh, William Henry. 93, 94
Forbes, David Sterling, 93, 95, 96. 98
Forbes, Murray, 93, 99
Fork Chapel, 7
Fox, Thomas, 91
Franks, Rev. Dr. Vincent, 72
Index 119
Frederick County, Va" 37
Frederick, Prince,S
Fredericksburg Academy, 22, 23
Fredericksburg College, 63
French, George, 91
General Board of Missions of the P. E.
Church, 57 '
General Theological Seminary, 38
George III, 5
German Reformed Church, 2
Germanna, 1-7, 83
Germantown, 3
Gibson, Rev. Dr. Churchill ].,49
Gibson, Bishop Robert A., 57
Girl Scout troop, 73
Glebe, 7, 13
Gooch, Lt. Gov. William, 5, 8, 11
Goochland County, 11, 16
Goodloe, John, 13
Goodwin, Betty, 39
Goodwin, Bishop Frederick D., 63
Goodwin, Col. William, 54
Goodwyn, Thomas, 92
Goolrick, Peter, 99
Goolrick, William K., v, 69, 96-98
Gordon, Basil, 32
Gordon, Douglas B., 93, 94, 99
Grace Episcopal Church, Richmond, 61
Grammer, Rev. Dr. Carl, 57
Gray, Agnes, 99
Gray, J. Bowie, 96-98
Gray, John, 28, 29, 32, 39, 92
Gray, William F., 92
Grayson, Ambrose, 90
Grayson, Spencer, 20
Grayson, William, 90
Green, Duff, 99
Green, Mary, see Browne, Mrs. Mary
Green
Greene County, 3
Greenhaw, Samuel, 91
Greensville County, 53
Grymes, Benjamin, 13
Haeger, Rev. Henry, 2, 3
Hall, Elisha, 91
Hall, Horace B., 93, 96, 98
Hall, Marshall C, 59, 95
Hamilton, Capt., 99
Hamilton, George, 92
Hampden-Sydney College, 53, 55
Hanover Church, Fredericksburg, 49
Hanover County, 8, 30
Hanover-Parish, King George County,
8
Hansford, William, 90
Hanson, Thomas H., 92
Harrison, Mrs. Annie T., 57
Harrison, Dr. G. B., 97
Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Gunyon, 72
Hart, Archibald, 93
Hart, John, 92, 99
Hart, William T., 93
Hayes, John S., 93, 94
Hebron Lutheran Church, 3
Heflin, Mrs. Mary Hill, 68
Heiskell, Godlove, 92
Henderson, David, 92
Henry, John, 8
Henry, Rev. Patrick, vii, 8, 88
Herndon, Dr. Brodie S., 93, 94, 99
Herndon, Charles, 99
Herndon, Dabney, 92
Herndon, Edward, 90, 91
Herndon, Edward, Jr., 91
Herndon, John, 91
Herndon, John Waterhouse, 60
Hickman, Edward, 90
Home, George, 9
Horse shows, vestry against Sunday, 71·
Hospital, St. George's used as, 40
Howard, A. Randolph, 96
Howard, William K., 49
Hoyt, Mrs. Louise Lallande, 67, 100
Hubbard, Dexter, 65, 71, 97
Hull, Mrs. Richard, 72
Hundley, Alvin, 65, 96
Hunter, George L., Jr., v, 67-69, 97, 98
Intinction, communion by, 68
Jackson River and Botetourt Parishes,
64
Jackson, Robert, 13,90
James Monroe Parent Teachers Asso-
ciation, 47
Jenkins, Thomas L., 97
Jett, J. B., 49
Johns, Bishop John, 36, 45, 47
Johns Parish, Loudoun County, 45
Johnson, Capt. William, 7
Johnston, F. W., 49, 93, 99
Johnston, Larkin, 92
Johnston, R., 92
Jones, Churchill, 92
Jones, Dr. Gordon W., v, 97
Jones, Joseph, 91
Jones, O. E., 39
Julian, John, 91
Kelly, Monroe, 49, 50, 93-95
Kenner, Rev. Rodham, Sr., 6-8, 88
Kenner, Rev. Rodham, Jr., 8
Kenyon College, Gambier, 0., 33
Ker, David c., 92
King and Queen County, 3, 7
King George County, 25
120 The History of St. George's Episcopal Church
King, George H. S., v, 101-115
King William County, 3
Kinney, John F., 39
Knox, Douglas Hamilton, 72, 94
Knox, Louia Brockenbrough, 72
Knox, Lucy B., 62
Knox, Robert T., 59, 93, 95, 96
Knox, Thomas F., 93, 99
Knox, William A., 32, 92
Kuhn, Jacob, 92
Ladies Cemetery Guild, 56
La Fayette, Marquis de, 31
Lallande, John James, 67, 100
Lallande, Mrs. Sue Young, 67, 100
Lanier, Rev. John Jabez, 61-63, 68, 89
Lanier, Richard Nuno, 63, 97
Latimer Parish, Rockbridge County, 44
Lay baptism, conviction for, 3-4
Lea, William's old field, 10, 11
Lee, Gen. Rohert E., 37, 44
Lee, William old field, see Lea, William
Legg, John, 91
Lewis, Betty Washington, 27
Lewis, Charles, 91
Lewis, Charles R., 65, 70, 97, 98
Lewis, Elsie, 65
Lewis, Col. Fielding, 13, 15, 90
Lewis, James, 91
Lewis, John, 91-92
Lewis, Judith c., see McGuire, Mrs.
Judith C. Lewis
Lewis, Magnus M., Sr., 62, 70, 95, 97
Lewis, Magnus M., Jr., 65, 97, 98
Lewis, Maj. Robert, 27, 92-93
Lewis, Capt. William, 22
Lewis, Zachary, 10, 90
Lexington, 52
Lexington Parish, Amherst County, 56
Licking Run, 3
Lightfoot, Goodrich, 90
Litsinger, Rev. R. S., 61
Livingston community, 44
Lomax, John T., 92
London, Bishop of, 8, II
Lottery, advertised in 1768-69 to build
new church, IS
Louisa County, 28
Lovell, William, 91
Low, Samuel, Jr., 24
Low, Rev. Samuel, Sr., 24, 25, 88
"Lowe," Rev. Samuel, 25
Lucas, Z., 92
Lunenburg and North Farnham Parishes,
61
Lutherans, 2
McBryde, Rev. Robert J., 49-52, 60-61,
89
McGuire, Charles, 27
McGuire, Edward Brown, 27
McGuire, Rev. Dr. Edward C(harles),
25-37,47, 51, 88, 100
McGuire, Rev. John, 28, 33
McGuire, Judith C. Lewis, i.e. Mrs.
Edward C(harles), 27
McPherson, Archibald, 23
Madison, Bishop James, 19
Madison County, 3
Magill, Charles, 37
Magill. Joho, 37
Main Street land, vestry authorized to
sell, 15
Marie, Mrs. Lucy Knox, 72
Marshall, Horace, 92
Martins Brandon Parish, Prince GeorgeCounty, 45
Mary Washington College, 63, 73
Marye, Rev. James, Sr., 5, 11, 12, 14,
88
Marye, Rev. James, Jr., 12, 16, 17,88
Marye, Letetia Maria Ann Staige, 11,
12
Marye, Lucy Mary, 12
Marye, Peter, 12
Marye, Susanna, 12
Marye, William, 12
Mason, Claudia Hamilton Norton, i.e.
Mrs. John K(ercheval) Mason, 53
Mason, Dr. George, 53
Mason, George Carrington, v, IOn., 11,
47
Mason, Dr. H(atley) Norton, 53
Mason, John G., 93, 95
Mason, Rev. Dr. John K(ercheval),
49, 52-55, 89
Mason, Lucy Binns Jones, i.e. Mrs.
George, 53
Mason, W. R., 49
Mattapony Church (second), 9, 11-13,
15
Maury, Ann, 39
Maury, Fontaine, 22, 91
Maury, Leila Andrews, i.e. Mrs.
Magruder, 43
Maury, Rev. Magruder, 43-45, 88
Maury, Rev. Mytton, 43
Maury, R. B., 93
Maury, Richard B., 43
Maury, Ruxton, 39
May, Rev. Dr. James, 37
Meade, Bishop William, 8, 17, 20,
25, 26, 33, 35
Meade Parish, Fauquier County, 45
Men's club, 72
Men's fellowship dinner, quarterly, 72
Mercer, Hugh, 15, 92
Metcalfe, John, 92
Index 121
Methodist Church, old, 34-
Methodists, 71
Middlesex County, 33
Middleton, H. 0., 92
Middletown, 53
Minor, General U] John, 92
Minor; John, IV, 51, 99
Minor, Rev. Launcelot Byrd, 28
Minor, Robert, 93, 94-
Minor, Thomas, 91
Mollegen, Rev. Dr. Albert, 72
Moncure, Mary Conway, 100
Moncure, Judge R. C. L., 48, 93, 94,
99, 100
Monroe, James, 21
Monumental Church, Richmond, 57
Moore, Bishop Richard Channing, 27,
30
Moore, Mrs. Rohert, 72
Morley, Thomas, 3
Morris, Rev. J. Kenneth, 70
Morrison, T. S., 97
Mortimer, Dr. Charles, 22, 91
Moss, Lloyd Q., 97
Mount, Mary Helfin, i.e. Mrs. R. 1.,
67, 68, 73
Mount, R. 1., 97
Mt. Jackson, 53
Mountain Chapel, 7
Mundell, Johu, 26, 92
Murdaugh, Rev. Dr. Edward C., 45-50,
89
Myers, Mrs. Jane Phillips, 100
National Masonic Lecturer, 63
Negroes, 12, 31, 32, 50
Nelson, Bishop, 61
Nelson, Rev. Robert B., 69
New Church, 16
New Haven, Conn., 32
New York City, 43
Newcomers and strangers, welcoming
of, 62, 69
Night services, 68
North Anna River, 10
Norton, Ann Burwell Marshall, i.e.
Mrs. George Hatley, 53
Norton, Rev. George Hatley, 53
Norton, Rev. Levi, 39
Nursery, 72
Orange County, 3, 7, 23
Organ, 22, 47, 66, 67, 71
Otey, Bishop, 37
Owen, Chaplain, 40
Packard, Rev. Dr. Joseph, 37
Page County, 3
Page, Mann, 15, 20, 22, 91
Page, Robert, 26
Pamunkey Chapels, 10, 15
Parke, Theodosia, 73
Parlimentary laws requiring conformity
to Episcopal Church, repealed in
1776, 17
Patton, Robert, 92
Pauper's badge, required of relief
recipients, 13
Payne, Dr. Thomas B., 97
Peabody Normal College, 61
Pearson, George B., 49
Peart, Rev. Francis, 7, 88
Peck family, 46
Peet, Rev. Dr. Edward William, 28
Peterkin, Rev. Dr. Joshua, 55
Petition requesting that church property
be vested in Corporation of
Fredericksburg, 21
Pew tax or pew rent, abolished, 70
Phi Beta Kappa oration at Harvard,
32
Phillips, Alexander Keene, 93, 94, 100
Phillips, Alexander Keene, Jr., 100
Pollock, William, 93, 94, 99
Poor, vestry required to purchase or
rent land for maintenance of, 13
Port Royal, Episcopal Church at, 70
Potter, Bishop Henry Codman, 37
Pratt, Mrs. John Lee, 72 .
Pratt, W. T., iii, 97, 98
Prayer for the president, omitted by
Randolph, 38
Presbyterians, 23, 35,40,71,73
Processioning of lands, 14
Proctor, Jefferson, 97
Protestant Episcopal Church of the
Confederate States of America, 45
Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary
in Va., 32, 33, 43, 50, 55-57,
64,69, 70
Randolph, Bishop Alfred Magill, 37,
38, 43, 51, 57, 88
Randolph, Mary Buckner Thruston
Magill, i.e. Mrs. Robert Lee Randolph,
37
Randolph, Robert Lee, 37
Randolph, Sallie Griffith Haxton, i.e.
Mrs. Alfred Magill, 37
Rapidan River, 1, 4
Rappahannock Church (first), 4, 6
Rappahannock -Church (second), 9,
12-15, 21
Rappahannock County, 3
Reason, Faith and Authority in Christianity,
38
Rebuke of Governor and Council for
superseding a vestry order, significance
of, 10, 11
122 The History of St. George's Episcopal Church
Rectory sold, 63
Reed, Rev. Pembroke, 67
Reform Episcopal schism, 45
Reid, Cecil L., 97
Reinicker Lecturer, 63
Religious denominations incorporation
act, repeal of in 1786, 19
Revivals, 27, 29, 30, 36, 39, 40
Ridley Parish, 71
Roanoke College, 64
Roanoke Parish, Halifax County, 38,
55,64
Roberts, Rev. Philip, 73
Robey, H. R., 44
Robinson, Hon. John, 6, 90
Robinson, Michael, 91
Robinson, William, 90
Robinson River, 3
Rockingham County, 3
Rose, Alexander F., 92
Rothrock, George, Jr., 92
Rowell, J. E., 65, 71, 97
Russell, Ralph W., 67
St. Andrew's Church, Louisville, Ky.,
55
St. George's Benevolent Society of
Fredericksburg, 46
St. George's Chapel, 44
St. George's Parish (Anglican), 3-17
passim
St. George's Parish (German), establishment
of (1714), 1; text of law,
83j repeal of law (1720), 3
St. James' Church, Herring Creek, Md.,
45
St. James' Church, Marietta, Ga., 55
St. James' Church, Richmond, 55, 57
St. James' Parish, Boydton, Mecklen-
burg County, 56
St. John's Church, Heber Parish (now
Bedford city), 52, 53
St. John'S Church, Mt. Washington,
Baltimore, 61
St. John's Parish, King William County,
3
St. Mark's Church, Richmond, 59
St. Mark's Parish, Spotsylvania County,
6, 7j Orange County, 7; Culpeper
County, 22, 51
St. Mary's Parish, Caroline County, 24
St. Mary's Parish, Essex County, 2, 3,
7,8,84
St. Paul's Cemetery, Alexandria, 55
St. Paul's Church, Brambleton Parish,
57
St. Paul's Church, Petersburg, 57
St. Paul's Church, Savannah, Ga., 62
St. Paul's Parish, Hanover County, 8
St. Peter's Church, Charlotte, N. c.,
53
St. Simon, Georgia, 70
St. Stephen's Parish, King and Queen
County, 3
St. Stephen's Parish, Northumberland
County, 7
St. Thomas' Parish, Orange County.
16, 61
Sartin, John and Ann, 14
Savage, Mrs. Susan Metcalfe, 28
Scott, George B., 49, 99
Scott, John, 92
Scott, John F., 93, 94
Scott, Dr. W. S., 93, 94
Secretary, parish, 71
Sextons, 12, 39, 54; 68, 69
Sharpe, H., 90
Sharpe, Thomas, 91
Shelton, John, 3
Shepherd, George W., v, 69, 97, 98
Shield, Rev. Mr., 49
Shiloh Baptist Church, Fredericksburg,
54
Slaughter, Hattie, 46
Slaughter, Montgomery, 93, 94, 98
Slaughter, Rev. Philip, v, 4, 20, 33, 36,
51
Slaughter Parish, Culpeper County, 71
Smith, Mrs. Agnes P., i.e. Mrs. Wil-
liam D., 57
Smith, Augustine, 90
Smith, C. Archer, 67, 96, 98
Smith, Dr. C. Mason, 96
Smith, Edward J., 96
Smith, Frank W., 96
Smith, Rev. George Archibald, 29
Smith, John, Jr., 92
Smith, Rev. Joseph, 11,88
Smith, William, 92
Smith, Wil1iam D., 57
Smith, Rev. William Dickinson, 57,
59,89
Smith, Yeamans, 92, 99
Smock, James, 92
Smoot, W. A., v
Society for the Education of Pious
Young Men for the Ministry, 32
Sons of Sobriety, 51-52
Southern Churchman, 57
Southwark Parish, Surry County, 45
Sautter, l\.1rs. Agnes Gordon Knox, 50
Spalding, Branch, 97
Sparrow, Rev. Dr. William, 35, 37, 55
Spooner, G. W. B., 92
Spotswood, Lt. Gov. Alexander, 1-5
Spotswood, John, 13, 68, 90
Spotsylvania County, vii, 3, 23, 36
Staige, Rev. Theodosius, 5, 88
Index 123
Stanard, William, 91
Stanley, Rev. Dr. Clifford, 72
Stansbury, John L., 49
Stearns, W. C., 96
Steele, Mrs. Charles, 59
Stephenson, Rev. James, 22, 23, 88
Steward, John, 91
Stone, W. S., 92
Starke, William, 92
Strachan, Thomas, 91
Strebeck, Rev. George, 25, 88
Stubblefield, Beverly, 91
Stubblefield, George, 10, 91
Sunday night services, question of
continuing, 68
Sunday School, 29, 31, 34, 51
Sussex County, 53
Sweetser, Houston K., 60, 62, 65, 96-98
Sweetser, Mary C. Moncure, i.e. Mrs.
Houston K., vii, 62
'T{lckett, Charles E., 59, 93-94
Taliaferro, Francis, 92
Taliaferro, John, 10, 90
Taliaferro, John, Jr., 90
Tansill, Diana, 73
Tapscott, A. B., 93, 95, 96, 98
Taylor, Mrs. Belle S., 47
Taylor, J. Arthur, 93-95
Taylor, Dr. John R., 49, 93, 94, 99
Taylor, John, of Caroline, 24
Taylor, William, 92'
Temperance movement in Fredericks-
burg, 32
Thorn, Catharine, 51
Thorn, Mary, 43
Thorn, Reuben, 39,44,51,67,92-94
Thompson, J. F., San., 93, 95, 96, 98
Thompson, Jonah, 32
Thornton, Arthur P., 96, 97
Thornton, Francis, 90
Thornton, Francis, Jr., 91
Thornton, George, 91
Thornton, .Tohn, 90
Thornton, Rev. Thomas, 20, 21, 88
Thursday Lenten noon-day services,
72
Timberlake, Mrs. J. W., 44
Tobacco census, 14
Torrence, Rev. Clayton, v
Town Clock in St. George's, main-
tenance of by the city, 35
«Traveller's Rest," 28, 29
Trinity Church, Columbia, S. c., 70
Trinity Church, Fredericksburg, viii,
45-50, 65, 66, 69
Trinity Church, Manassas, 70
Trinity Church, Martinsburg, W. Va.,
65
Truro Parish, Prince William County,
6
Trust funds, 46, 47
Tucker, Bishop Beverly, Sr., 37
Tucker, Bishop Henry St. George, 66
Trinity Church, Shepherdstown, (now)
W. Va., 43
Tuscarora Indians, 1
Trustees, St. George's long time without
legal, 59
Tutt, James, 91
Tutt, Richard, 10, 90
Turner, A. F., 96-98
Union Thanksgiving service, 65
United States Government, damages
received from, 41
Upper Church, 16
Urquhart, Charles, 91
Usher, opportunity to, 72
Vacation Bible School, 71
Vance, Capt. R. Conroy, 62, 96
Venerable Society, refuses request of
Germanna settlers for funds, 2
Vestry, duties of, 13, 14
Vestry, rotation of, 67
Virginia Military Institute, 53
Virginia, University of, 43, 50, 55, 57,
70
Virginia, vestry opposed to division of
Diocese of, 52
Walker, Joseph, sexton, 54, 69, 70
Wallace, A. Hansford, 96-98
Wallace, Judge A. Wellington, 39, 46,
50, 59, 64, 66, 67, 93, 95, 96, 98, 99
Wallace, C. Wistar, 59, 99
\:vallace, Mrs. Victoria, 60, 100
Waller, Col. John, 6, 90
Waller, John, Jr., 90
Waller, William, 90
Wallis, Dr. A. N., 62
Wallis, Rev. Dr. Samuel A., 62
Warner, Mrs. Mary Phillips, 100
Warren County, 3
Washington, Augustine, 6
Washington, Charles, 91
Washington, George, vii, 14-, 20, 27, 37
Washington, Martha Dandridge Custis,
15
Washington, Mrs. Mary Ball, 6, 100
Washington, Mildred, 9
Washington and Lee University, 57
Washington Parish, Westmoreland
County, 6
Waterhouse, John, 60, 93, 94
Wattleworth, Charles, 97
Waugh, Rev. Abner, 23, 24, 88.
124 The History of St. George's Episcopal Church
Waugh, Alexander, 23
Waugh, Rev. John, 23
Weedon, George, 22, 91
Welch, John, 91
Wellford, Dr. Robert, 92
"Westview," Brunswick County, 53
Wheatle, George, 90
Wheeler, Mrs. D. D., 67
Wheeler, Mrs. Nannie, 100
Whittle, Bishop Francis M., 56
Wicomico Parish, 25
Wilderness, battle of, 40
William and Mary, College of, 16, 23,
37
Williams, Bishop, 61
Williams, Rev. Walter M., 45
Willis, Col. Henry, 9
Willis, J. W., 91
Willis, Lewis, 91
Wilmer, Rev. \Villiam H., 26
Wilmer Parish, Farmville, 64
Wind storms, damage to church building
in 1856, 36; in 1896, 36
Wise, Henry A., Jr., 37
Women, some contributions of, 23, 27,
28,,31, 34, 43, 47, 48, 50, 52, 54,
59: 60, 65, 69, 71-73, 100
Wood," William, 91
Woodberry Forest School, 69, 70
Woodin~; Aubin Corbin, 71, 97
Wooding, Charles Clifton, 71
Wooding, Ida, 71
Wooding, Lewis Augustus, 71
Wooding, Lewis Emmett, 71
Woodville, Rev. John, 22, 88
World War II memorial organ, 71
Wright, John, 91
Wright, Washington, sexton, 39, 54
Wyatt, F. J., 92
Yale University, 32
Yates, Charles, 91
Yellow Church, 16
Young, Edgar M., Sr., 69, 70, 96, 98
Young, Edgar M., Jr., 70
Young, John J., 93-95, 99