Samuel Brittain Blair, Sr.

Notes:

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Howard Joel Ferguson born on 17 - Dec - 1877 at Riceville VA died at at sea on 17 - Feb - 1930 and his ( 1st ) wife
Julia Elizabeth Reynolds born on 19 - Feb - 1885 at Renan VA died at _______________ on - - married on 27 - Aug - 1913
2.
The Said Julia Elizabeth Reynolds was the child of
Keene Johnson Reynolds born on 30 - Nov - 1861 at Climax VA
died at Renan VA on 17 - Jan - 1926 and his ( 1st ) wife
Mary Susan Brumfield born on 21 - Apr - 1867 at Callands VA
died at Renan VA on 25 - Nov - 1951 married on 15 - Nov - 1883
3.
The Said Keene Johnson Reynolds was the child of
William Reynolds born on 1 - Apr - 1811 at Pitts Co VA
died at Climax VA on 23 - Jan - 1868 and his ( 1st ) wife
Elizabeth Elvira Blair born on 25 - Jan - 1817 at Climax VA
died at Climax VA on 13 - Sep - 1891 married on 25 - Aug - 1833
4.
The Said Elizabeth Elvira Blair was the child of Samuel Blair born on 11 - Apr - 1789 at Pittsylvania Co VA
died at Pittsylvania Co VA on 22 - Mar - 1870 and his (1st) wife Mary Reynolds born on 18 - Mar - 1791 at Callands VA died at Pittsylvania Co VA on (a) - - 1834 married on 26 - Jul - 1810
5.
The Said Samuel Blair was the child of William Blair born on (c) - - 1750 at Derry Co Moneymore Ireland died at Pittsylvania Co VA on - Jan - 1789 and his ( 1st ) wife Sarah Sutter born on (c) - - 1760 at York Co PA,
died at Murry Co TN on (p) - - 1807 married on (c) - - 1779

Samuel married Mary S. "Polly" Reynolds on 26 Jul 1810 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.. Mary (daughter of Joseph M. Reynolds and Margaret Devin) was born on 18 Mar 1791 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 04 Apr 1833 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Samuel married Clarissa W. "Clary" Fuller on 22 Feb 1834. Clarissa (daughter of Brittain Fuller and Nancy Jackson) was born in Nov 1804; died in Apr 1890. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Named for her grandmother, Margaret Devin.
Mary "Polly" was named after her paternal grandmother, Mary Nealy Reynolds, wife of Hugh Reynolds
MARY S REYNOLDS was born on 18 March 1791; Polly died on 4 April 1833, aged 42; m. Samuel Brittain Blair, Sr., aged 20, married Mary S Reynolds, aged 19, on 26 July 1810 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. They had nine children:

Margaret R. Blair born on 24 April 1811 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; died on 7 November 1876
Joannah A. Blair born on 28 February 1813 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; died on 10 March 1863
Joseph Blair born on 15 February 1816
Elizabeth Elvira Blair born on 20 January 1817
James H. Blair born on 3 June 1819; died on 3 April 1858
William Addison Young Blair born on 18 November 1821; died on 25 June 1879 in Pittsylvania Co., VA
John Francis Marion Blair born on 3 March 1826 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; died in 1885
Amanda Virginia Blair born on 27 March 1828; died on 11 March 1861
Edna E. B. Blair born on 26 November 1830; died in 1865
Abihu Aaron, aged about 21, married Margaret R. Blair, aged 18, on 6 October 1829. They had six children:

Mary Ann Aaron born on 11 November 1831
Samuel Aaron born in 1834
Frances A. Aaron born in 1837
James W. Aaron born in 1839
Sarah L. Aaron born in 1841
Edward Mcbride Aaron born in 1843

Margaret married Abihu Aaron on 26 Oct 1829 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Abihu was born on 23 Sep 1807 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died on 24 Feb 1893 in Conway, Arkansas. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Berryman Aaron married Joannah A. Blair, aged 24, on 20 November 1837. They had seven children:

William Aaron
Mary Aaron
Margaret Aaron
Aser Aaron
Virginia Aaron
James Roan Aaron
John Aaron

Joanna married Berryman Arnn on 20 Nov 1837 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Berryman (son of Isaac Arnn, Sr. and Elizabeth Fuller) was born on 24 Jul 1810 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died in 1901 in Sidney, Arkansas. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Joanna Amanda Blair m. Berryman Aarn (Aaron)
Mary "Polly" was named after her paternal grandmother, Mary Nealy Reynolds, wife of Hugh Reynolds
MARY S REYNOLDS was born on 18 March 1791; Polly died on 4 April 1833, aged 42; m. Samuel Brittain Blair, Sr., aged 20, married Mary S Reynolds, aged 19, on 26 July 1810 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. They had nine children: Margaret R. Blair born on 24 April 1811 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; died on 7 November 1876; Joannah A. Blair born on 28 February 1813 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; died on 10 March 1863; Joseph Blair born on 15 February 1816; Elizabeth Elvira "Betsy" Blair born on 20 January 1817; James H. Blair born on 3 June 1819; died on 3 April 1858; William Addison Young Blair born on 18 November 1821; died on 25 June 1879 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; John Francis Marion Blair born on 3 March 1826 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; died in 1885; Amanda Virginia Blair born on 27 March 1828; m. 11 March 1861; Edna E. B. Blair born on 26 November 1830; died in 1865

Notes:

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Howard Joel Ferguson born on 17 - Dec - 1877 at Riceville VA died at at sea on 17 - Feb - 1930 and his ( 1st ) wife
Julia Elizabeth Reynolds born on 19 - Feb - 1885 at Renan VA died at _______________ on - - married on 27 - Aug - 1913
2.
The Said Julia Elizabeth Reynolds was the child of
Keene Johnson Reynolds born on 30 - Nov - 1861 at Climax VA
died at Renan VA on 17 - Jan - 1926 and his ( 1st ) wife
Mary Susan Brumfield born on 21 - Apr - 1867 at Callands VA
died at Renan VA on 25 - Nov - 1951 married on 15 - Nov - 1883
3.
The Said Keene Johnson Reynolds was the child of
William Reynolds born on 1 - Apr - 1811 at Pitts Co VA
died at Climax VA on 23 - Jan - 1868 and his ( 1st ) wife
Elizabeth Elvira Blair born on 25 - Jan - 1817 at Climax VA
died at Climax VA on 13 - Sep - 1891 married on 25 - Aug - 1833
4.
The Said Elizabeth Elvira Blair was the child of Samuel Blair born on 11 - Apr - 1789 at Pittsylvania Co VA
died at Pittsylvania Co VA on 22 - Mar - 1870 and his (1st) wife Mary Reynolds born on 18 - Mar - 1791 at Callands VA died at Pittsylvania Co VA on (a) - - 1834 married on 26 - Jul - 1810
5.
The Said Samuel Blair was the child of William Blair born on (c) - - 1750 at Derry Co Moneymore Ireland died at Pittsylvania Co VA on - Jan - 1789 and his ( 1st ) wife Sarah Sutter born on (c) - - 1760 at York Co PA,
died at Murry Co TN on (p) - - 1807 married on (c) - - 1779

Elizabeth married William Garrett "Will" Reynolds on 25 Aug 1838 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.. William (son of John Devin Reynolds and Sarah Ann "Sally" Philpott) was born on 02 Apr 1811 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; died on 28 Jan 1868 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; was buried in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

http://genforum.genealogy.com/blair/messages/4736.html

William Addison Young Blair b. 1821
Elizabeth Mahan (Wife) b. 1826

Children:
Mary (Polly) Ann Blair b. 1848
James Vaden Blair b. 1851
Susan Jane Blair b. 1854
John Thomas Blair b. 1856
Melissa Frances Blair b. 1857
Charles William Blair b. 1859
Lucy Emma Blair b. 1861
George Alexander Blair b. 1862
Suter Addison Blair b. 1866
Louise Catherine Blair b. 1867
Lillian Huntley Blair b. 1869





Suter Addison Blair b. 1866 d. 1945
Hattie Ida Cook (wife) b. 1868

Children:
Nora Blair b. 1886
William Roy Blair b. 1887
James Henry Blair b. 1889
Ola Blair b. 1891
Lenna Blair b. 1892
Paul Blair b. 1894
Garry Blair b. 1896
Addie Blair b. 1898
Samuel Addison Blair b. 1900
Walter Earl Blair b. 1902
Monsey T. Blair b. 1904
Lacy Edward Blair b. 1906
Bertha Elizabeth Blair b. 1908
Betty Elsie Blair
Mammie Ida Blair b. 1913
Lala Blair

William married Elizabeth Mahan on 23 Nov 1847 in Virginia. Elizabeth was born in c 1822 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

. JOHN FRANCIS BLAIR (William's grandson, see Descendants) was born on 1 January 1804 to James Blair and Polly Dickerson, as shown in family tree 768. John died on 27 October 1860, aged 56, in TX.
CHRISTEEN KEEN (William's grandson's wife) was born in 1810. Christeen died in 1861, aged about 51.
John Francis Blair, aged 23, married Christeen Keen, aged about 17, on 8 September 1827. They had ten children:
Elizabeth Ann Blair born on 27 July 1828 in VA; died on 12 April 1862
James Keen Blair born on 19 January 1830 in VA; died on 11 February 1911
Charles William Blair born on 15 September 1831
Elenine Frances Blair born on 8 March 1834; died on 19 March 1910
John Henry Blair born in 1840; died in October 1860
Thomas Wellington Blair born in 1842; died on 5 October 1864
George Whitfield Blair born on 25 May 1844; died on 11 January 1932
Wesley Witcher Blair born in 1846; died in August 1867
Elisha Edgar Blair born in 1849; died in 1895
Francis Dickinson Blair born on 12 July 1851; died on 6 November 1930

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~vapittsy/families.htm
CHRISTIAN3 KEEN (JOHN2, CAPT. ELISHA1) was born Bet. 1809 - 1810 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, and died Aug 1861 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. She married JOHN FRANCIS BLAIR 13 Sep 1827 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was born 01 Jan 1804 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, and died Oct 1860 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Notes for JOHN FRANCIS BLAIR:
- Moved to Texas in 1858
- Family lived in Stoney Mill
Children of CHRISTIAN KEEN and JOHN BLAIR are:
i. JAMES KEEN4 BLAIR, b. Pittsylvania County, Virginia; m. LUCY BARKSDALE RAGSDALE, 10 Dec 1849, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
ii. JOHN HENRY BLAIR, b. Pittsylvania County, Virginia; d. Oct 1860, Grayson County, Texas.
iii. WESLEY WITCHER BLAIR, b. Pittsylvania County, Virginia; d. 1867, Grayson County, Texas; m. SALLY EVANS.
iv. GEORGE WHITFIELD BLAIR, b. Pittsylvania County, Virginia; m. FRANCES SHORTRIDGE.
v. ELISHA EDGAR BLAIR, b. Pittsylvania County, Virginia; m. SARAH THOMAS TURNER.
vi. FRANCIS DICKINSON BLAIR, b. Pittsylvania County, Virginia; m. MARY ELIZABETH MCKEE.
vii. THOMAS WELLINGTON BLAIR, b. Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
viii. ELIZA ANN BLAIR, b. 27 Jul 1828, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; d. 12 Apr 1882, Grayson County, Texas; m. WILLIAM DAVID WILLIAMS, 18 Jun 1844, Virginia; b. 12 Dec 1818, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; d. 11 Aug 1861, Grayson County, Texas.
ix. CHARLES WILLIAM BLAIR, b. 1832, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; m. (1) MARTHA JANE P. GUEVIANT; m. (2) DORA DEGRAFFENREAD.
Notes for CHARLES WILLIAM BLAIR:
moved back to Pittsylvania County in 1882
x. EMMELINE FRANCES BLAIR, b. 08 Mar 1834, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; d. 19 Mar 1910, Coleman County, Texas; m. PETER HARRY TURNER, 18 Dec 1850, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; b. 02 Sep 1822, Pittsylvania County, Virginia; d. 11 Aug 1901, Coleman County, Texas

Notes:

Joanna Amanda Blair m. Berryman Aarn (Aaron)
Mary "Polly" was named after her paternal grandmother, Mary Nealy Reynolds, wife of Hugh Reynolds
MARY S REYNOLDS was born on 18 March 1791; Polly died on 4 April 1833, aged 42; m. Samuel Brittain Blair, Sr., aged 20, married Mary S Reynolds, aged 19, on 26 July 1810 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. They had nine children: Margaret R. Blair born on 24 April 1811 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; died on 7 November 1876; Joannah A. Blair born on 28 February 1813 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; died on 10 March 1863; Joseph Blair born on 15 February 1816; Elizabeth Elvira "Betsy" Blair born on 20 January 1817; James H. Blair born on 3 June 1819; died on 3 April 1858; William Addison Young Blair born on 18 November 1821; died on 25 June 1879 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; John Francis Marion Blair born on 3 March 1826 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; died in 1885; Amanda Virginia Blair born on 27 March 1828; m. 11 March 1861; Edna E. B. Blair born on 26 November 1830; died in 1865

Amanda married Josiah Reynolds on 21 Mar 1861. Josiah (son of John Devin Reynolds and Sarah Ann "Sally" Philpott) was born on 28 Sep 1816 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.; died in 24 Feb 1891; was buried in Lovelace Cemetery, Mount Herman, Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

"Samuel Blair's grave was located in family cemetery off route 750 at Rondo, on Bob Hubbard's property. (1988) There appear to be only seven graves: Julia Walker 1836-1908, Arthur Sidney Blair 1845-1903, Clarrise W. Fuller 1802-1890, Samuel Blair 1789-1870, According to Mr. Bob Hubbard, the two joining cabins located close by was Samuel Blair's home. We have so far been unable to confirm where William Blair first lived after moving to Pittsylvania County." So says William Otey Blair, 804 Montclair Ave., Frederick, Md. 21701" quote from Christine Reynolds Stone in her biography of William Garrett Reynolds' descendents.

Samuel married Emily Frances Motley on 18 Dec 1866. Emily (daughter of Daniel Edward Motley and Mary Elizabeth Parsons) was born on 14 Nov 1842; died on 22 Feb 1921. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Luther Rice Blair and Elizabeth Aaron had the following children:
i. SAMUEL JAMES6 BLAIR was born in 1870 in South Boston, Halifax, Virginia, USA. He
died in 1883 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
ii. MOLLIE JESSIE BLAIR was born in 1871. She died in 1873 in Pittsylvania, Virginia,
USA.
iii. WALTER CLAY BLAIR was born on 26 Aug 1873 in South Boston, Halifax, Virginia,
USA. He died on 10 Jul 1942 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
iv. WILLIAM BLAIR was born in 1875 in South Boston, Halifax, Virginia, USA. He died in
1883 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
v. MYRTLE BLAIR was born on 31 Oct 1876 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. She died on
25 Sep 1957. She married THOMAS FITZGERALD MOTLEY on 14 Dec 1897. He was
born on 26 Aug 1855 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. He died on 15 Mar 1929.
vi. ELIZABETH TATE BLAIR was born in 1879. She died in 1883.
vii. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BLAIR was born in Apr 1881 in South Boston, Halifax, Virginia,
USA. He died in 1957.
viii. PINK GRACE BLAIR was born in Apr 1883 in South Boston, Halifax, Virginia, USA.
She died on Unknown date.
ix. MACBETH BLAIR was born on 07 Jun 1885 in South Boston, Halifax, Virginia, USA.
She died in 1959.

SAR National Membership #88527 Descendant Myron Blair Burch This application names Mary "Polly" Reynolds wife of Samuel Brittain Blair, Sr. and d/o Joseph Reynolds who is also a Patriot.

Luther married Elizabeth Aaron on 28 Mat 1869 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacob Horatio Aaron, Jr. and Jane Mitchell) was born about 1849 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died on 7 Jun 1885 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Luther married Macybeth Harriet Aaron. Macybeth was born about 1849 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died on 7 Jun 1885 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/u/l/Christine--P-Bullock/GENE3-0009.html
Samuel J.6 Reynolds (Tabitha Gabrilla5 Wells, Mary Jane4 Shorter, Booker Randolph3, John2, James1) He married Lenna Blair, daughter of Suter Blair and Ida Cook. She was born December 16, 1892 in Pittsylvania County Virginia, and died March 07, 1985 in Danville,Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Children of Samuel Reynolds and Lenna Blair are:
+ 307 i. Neva Blair7 Reynolds.
308 ii. Frances Reynolds. She married Rigney.
309 iii. Lucille Reynolds. She married Kohler.
310 iv. Emma Sue Reynolds. She married Mayhew.
311 v. Jean Reynolds. She married Goad.
312 vi. Jewell Reynolds. She married Rigney.
313 vii. Suter D. Reynolds.
314 viii. Harry Reynolds.
315 ix. Russell Reynolds.

Notes:

Samuel Brittain Blair, Sr., aged 44, married Clarissa W. Fuller, aged about 31, on 22 February 1834 in Pittsylvania Co., VA. They had seven children: Nancy Sophronia Blair born on 30 January 1835; died on 10 February 1910 in Rockingham Co., NC; Julia F. Blair born on 15 October 1836; died on 3 October 1909; Samuel Brittain Blair born on 23 May 1838 in Chatham, VA; died on 2 June 1911 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; George R. Blair born on 15 June 1840; died on 1 April 1865 in Killed at Five Forks; Luther Rice Blair born on 26 July 1842; died on 12 June 1918 in Pitttslyvania, Co., VA; Suter F. Blair born on 20 March 1843; died on 17 August 1863 in Mortally wounded at Gettysburg; Arther Sydnor Blair born on 28 April 1845; died on 14 March 1903 in Shot and killed at home

Notes:

Berryman Arnn married Joannah A. Blair, aged 24, on 20 November 1837. They had seven children:

William Arnn
Mary Arnn
Margaret Arnn
Aser Arnn
Virginia Arnn
James Roan Arnn
John Arnn

Notes:

Served in the Civil War with his brothers, William Harrison, Barton T., and Henry C.

John S. Reynolds s/o William Garrett Reynolds married when he was nineteen. His young wife was Mary Robertson and she had TB or contracted it soon after they were married. She died soon after her baby boy, Willie was born and Betsy Blair and William Garrett took him and nursed him with her own infant son, Johnsie (Keene Johnson Reynolds). John later married again to Alice Holt and had another son with Alice, and died at age 26 after having served in the Civil War.

Condensed Excerpt from Family History by Christine Reynolds Stone, daughter of Keene Johnson Reynolds, s/o William Garrett Reynolds

John married Mary Elizabeth Robertson on 07 Jan 1858 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Mary was born in 1843 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died on 02 Jun 1860 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

John married Alice Holt about 1862. Alice was born in 1846 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

jamesd19@comcast.net

Jul 28 2013 (2 days ago)

to me

Hello again, I appreciate your entering my data. Did I meet you at a reunion this spring, I go whenever I can. It was close to Altavista. My Great Aunt, Bettyann Petty usually calls me. Here is what I have on Barton Thomas.

Most of this comes from an article in The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, Va. dated 9 sep 2010.

He had 3 siblings, John S. born 13 jun 1839, William Harrison born 25 aug 1840, and Henry C. born 22 mar 1846. Barton and John joined the Confederate Army on the same day, 29 jun 1861, at Rorrers Va. (Mt. Rogers). Barton was assigned as a private to company E. 57th regiment, Virginia Infantry.He was wounded on 29 aug 1863 at Manassas. On 13 may 1864 he was admitted to the Wayside General Hospital #9 at Richmond. He was to return to duty on 4 jun 1864 but instead he was sent to Chimborazo Hospital #5 and on 19 jun 1864 he was srent home for 60 days with a fractured right forearm. On 10 sep 1864 he was listed as being wounded again and on 25 sep. he was again sent to Chimborazo Hospital #5. His regiment was listed as being at Farmville Va. on 8 apr 1865 and he was mustered out on 9 apr 1865. It is doubtfull that they made it to Appomattox so they were probably some where between when they were mustered out.

As far as I can tell he and Cordelia had 11 children. They were married on 29 sep 1863 in Pittsylvania Co.

Sarah Elizabeth, 1865-1926. James Sidney, 1866-1948. William Thomas,1867-1945. Rovanna, 1871-. Addie L.,1873-1953. Lula Belle, 1875- . Ida Snowie, 1876- . Walter Coren, 1877-1949. George Leon, 1879- . Suenette, 1885- . Tony Barton. I have some interesting stories about James Sidney and my Grandfather Sidney Vivian but will have to send them later. Hope this helps. Doug.

Barton married Cordelia "Delia" Cook in 29 Sep 1863 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Cordelia was born in C 1845 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Henry married Catherine Jane Pickerel on 21 Jan 1869 in Henry County, Virginia. Catherine was born in 1850 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Jonah Lafayette, called Fayette, was born in 1849 and married Virginia Hodges. They had 8 children, several of whom lived in or near Raleigh, North Carolina.

Published family history by Christine Reynolds Stone, daughter of Keene Johnson Reynolds, s/o William Garrett Reynolds; can be seen at Danville Public Library 2nd floor, genealogy room, Danville, Virginia

Jonah married Virginia Hodges on 02 Feb 1871 in Henry County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

George and his wife Addie lived near what is now Piney Grove Baptist Church, and donated the land on which Piney Grove Church was built.

George married Addie V. Booker in c 1870 in Prob. Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Addie was born in c 1850 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

This family lived in Danville, VA
**********
Pittsylvania County, Virginia Births 1853-96 abstracted by Mary Leigh Boisseau state Birth record for Sarah F. 10 Oct 1853, Female, born to Wm Reynolds and Elizabeth Reynolds.

Sarah married Nathaniel Thomas Lumpkins on 29 Jan 1874 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia U.S.A.. Nathaniel was born on 11 Nov 1847; died on 10 Mar 1919. [Group Sheet]

Clarissa married Ferdinand Cook. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Keene Johnson Reynolds was born November 30, 1861, a few months after the Civil War began. He was the ninth and youngest child of William Garrett Reynolds and Elizabeth Elvira "Betsy" Blair. The Reynolds' home was near Tomahawk Creek in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Keene Johnson Reynolds was called by his middle name, Johnson, or simply Johnse, by those who knew him best. His Mother called him "Johnsie". When he was born, four of his six brothers were serving in the Confederate Army and his father, William Garrett, was a member of the Home Guard..When the war began John S. (age 21 or 22), and Henry C. (age 15) joined the Virginia forces or at least they joined before the war ended.



Johnsie was about six or seven years old when his father, William Garrett died. About the same time, he fell out of a tree which caused him to have a slight limp for the rest of his life.

Johnson rode a horse with a pleasing appearance and dignity. His erect posture on a horse and his oneness with the animal's movements was a delight to see. Johnson enjoyed fox hunting, did not use alcohol or tobacco, although he raised tobacco for his money crop, and used profanity freely although he was a religious man.

Our farm was not large--100 acres given to Daddy and Mother by Grandmother and Grandfather Brumfield and about 100 acres added by Daddy and Mother. The crops were somewhat varied on our farm; tobacco, (the money crop), wheat, corn, hay, beans, and perhaps some oats. We had fruit trees: apples, peaches, plums, cherries, carrots, and one apricot. And there were strawberries and grapevines. Of course we had a garden. Daddy raised enough hogs for his family's use. Mother's aim each year was to get 300 baby chicks (hatched on the farm) for home use. We had fried chicken often. Most times Mother would dress six or more chickens for our Sunday dinners. We had a few turkeys, but not many. There were about four horses to work the farm and ride. In addition, we had milk cows and beef cows enough for home consumption. Sometimes in the winter Daddy would kill a beef, keep what his family could use (no refrigeration then) and give or sell the rest to the neighbors. We had plenty of food to feed our big family and to share with visitors. And Visitors we had.

Published family history by Christine Reynolds Stone, daughter of Keene Johnson Reynolds, s/o William Garrett Reynolds; can be seen at Danville Public Library 2nd floor, genealogy room, Danville, Virginia

Keene married Mary Susan "Molly" Brumfield on 15 Nov 1883 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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George Thomas Blair born on 20 - Jul - 1883 at Pittsylvania Co VA at _______________ on - - and his ( 1st ) wife Daisy Thomas Brown born on 11 - Sep - 1886 at Pittsylvania Co VA died at _______________ on - - married on 15 - Dec - 909
2.
The Said George Thomas Blair was the child of
James Vaden Blair born on 6 - Sep - 1851 at Pittsylvania Co VA died at Pittsylvania Co VA on 9 - May - 1933 and his ( 1st ) wife Adeline Susan Grubb born on 21 - Jan - 1853 at Pittsylvania Co VA died at Pittsylvania Co VA on 26 - Jan - 1930 married on 17 - Dec - 1874
3.
The Said James Vaden Blair was the child of
William Anderson Young Blair born on 1 - Nov 1821 at Pittsylvania Co VA died at Pittsylvania Co VA on - - 1879 and his ( 1st ) wife Elizabeth Mahan born on (c) - - 1822 at Pittsylvania Co VA died at Pittsylvania Co VA on ?; married on 23 Nov 1847
4.
The Said William Anderson Young Blair was the child of Samuel Blair born on 11 - Apr - 1789 at Pittsylvania Co VA died at Pittsylvania Co VA on 22 - Mar - 1870 and his ( 1st ) wife Mary Reynolds born on 18 - Mar - 1791 at died at Pittsylvania Co VA on ?;1833 married on 26 Jul 1810
5.
The Said Samuel Blair was the child of William Blair born on (c) - - 1750 at Derry Moneymore Co Ireland died at Pittsylvania Co VA on - - 1789 and his ( 1st ) wife Sarah Sutter born on (c) - - 1760 at ?, died at _______________ on (p) - - 1807 married on (c) - - 1779

George Thomas Blair born on 20 - Jul - 1883 at Pittsylvania Co VA died at on ? and his ( 1st ) wife Daisy Thomas Brown born on 11 - Sep - 1886 at Pittsylvania Co VA died at ? on - - married on 15 - Dec - 1909
2.
The Said George Thomas Blair was the child of James Vaden Blair born on 6 - Sep - 1851 at Pittsylvania Co VA died at Pittsylvania Co VA on 9 - May - 1933 and his ( 1st ) wife
Adeline Susan Grubb born on 21 - Jan - 1853 at Pittsylvania Co VA died at Pittsylvania Co VA on 26 - Jan - 1930 married on 17 - Dec - 1874
3.
The Said James Vaden Blair was the child of William Anderson Young Blair born on 1 - Nov - 1821 at Pittsylvania Co VA died at Pittsylvania Co VA on - - 1879 and his (1st) wife Elizabeth Magan born on (c) - - 1822 at Pittsylvania Co VA died at Pittsylvania Co VA on - - married on 23 - Nov - 1847
4.
The Said William Anderson Young Blair was the child of
Samuel Blair born on 11 - Apr - 1789 at Pittsylvania Co VA
died at Pittsylvania Co VA on 22 - Mar - 1870 and his (1st) wife Mary Reynolds born on 18 - Mar - 1791 at ? died at Pittsylvania Co VA on - - 1833 married on 26 - Jul - 1810

James married Adeline Susan Grubb. Adeline was born on 21 Jan 1853 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died on 26 Jan 1930 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Suter married Hattie Ida Cook. Hattie was born on 1 Aug 1868 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died on 15 Aug 1948 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; was buried in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Pittsylvania Co., VA Births 1853-96: James A. Reynolds born 30 Jan 1885 to James A. and Nancy Reynolds: Look for Marriage Record for James A. Reynolds and Nancy ?
me

Notes:

This child is also found with the name Mary Ellen; however the 1870 census shows Francis female 4/12 mos.

Cora married Silas Clifton Reynolds on 20 Nov 1906. Silas (son of William Barton Reynolds, Jr. and Susan Frances Reynolds) was born in 1886. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died in Baltimore after 1923 without issue

Notes:

jamesd19@comcast.net

Jul 28 2013 (2 days ago)

to me

Hello again, I appreciate your entering my data. Did I meet you at a reunion this spring, I go whenever I can. It was close to Altavista. My Great Aunt, Bettyann Petty usually calls me. Here is what I have on Barton Thomas.

Most of this comes from an article in The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, Va. dated 9 sep 2010.

He had 3 siblings, John S. born 13 jun 1839, William Harrison born 25 aug 1840, and Henry C. born 22 mar 1846. Barton and John joined the Confederate Army on the same day, 29 jun 1861, at Rorrers Va. (Mt. Rogers). Barton was assigned as a private to company E. 57th regiment, Virginia Infantry.He was wounded on 29 aug 1863 at Manassas. On 13 may 1864 he was admitted to the Wayside General Hospital #9 at Richmond. He was to return to duty on 4 jun 1864 but instead he was sent to Chimborazo Hospital #5 and on 19 jun 1864 he was srent home for 60 days with a fractured right forearm. On 10 sep 1864 he was listed as being wounded again and on 25 sep. he was again sent to Chimborazo Hospital #5. His regiment was listed as being at Farmville Va. on 8 apr 1865 and he was mustered out on 9 apr 1865. It is doubtfull that they made it to Appomattox so they were probably some where between when they were mustered out.

As far as I can tell he and Cordelia had 11 children. They were married on 29 sep 1863 in Pittsylvania Co.

Sarah Elizabeth, 1865-1926. James Sidney, 1866-1948. William Thomas,1867-1945. Rovanna, 1871-. Addie L.,1873-1953. Lula Belle, 1875- . Ida Snowie, 1876- . Walter Coren, 1877-1949. George Leon, 1879- . Suenette, 1885- . Tony Barton. I have some interesting stories about James Sidney and my Grandfather Sidney Vivian but will have to send them later. Hope this helps. Doug.

Notes:

Hello Mary Frances, I am sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you, I haven't had as much time to spend on this as I would like. It can be VERY confusing ! Here is what I know to be correct about my line from Barton Thomas till now : James Sidney Reynolds 1866-1948, (first wife,Laura Booker 1856-1925) was the father of my grandfather, Sidney Vivian Reynolds 1899-1965 ( wife, Dora Alice Hunt 1899-) My father was their oldest son, James Vivian Reynolds 1919-1974 ( wife, Connie Douglas Fauber 1927- living ). I am James Douglas Reynolds Sr. 1950-living. ( first wife,son's mother, Robin Marie Reynolds 1954-2002) My son James Douglas Reynolds Jr 1977-living. If this is accepatbale Please include it. Thank You and I hope to stay in touch. Doug.jamesd19@comcast.net
07/29/2013

James Sidney Reynolds married Laura Booker; George Washington Reynolds marries Addie V. Booker---I believe Addie and Laura are related (possibly sisters) Laura Booker and James Sidney Reynolds name one of their daughters, Addie L. - Mary Frances Eggleston

James married Laura Booker. Laura was born in 1856 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died in 1925. [Group Sheet]

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jamesd19@comcast.net

Jul 28 2013 (2 days ago)

to me

Hello again, I appreciate your entering my data. Did I meet you at a reunion this spring, I go whenever I can. It was close to Altavista. My Great Aunt, Bettyann Petty usually calls me. Here is what I have on Barton Thomas.

Most of this comes from an article in The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, Va. dated 9 sep 2010.

He had 3 siblings, John S. born 13 jun 1839, William Harrison born 25 aug 1840, and Henry C. born 22 mar 1846. Barton and John joined the Confederate Army on the same day, 29 jun 1861, at Rorrers Va. (Mt. Rogers). Barton was assigned as a private to company E. 57th regiment, Virginia Infantry.He was wounded on 29 aug 1863 at Manassas. On 13 may 1864 he was admitted to the Wayside General Hospital #9 at Richmond. He was to return to duty on 4 jun 1864 but instead he was sent to Chimborazo Hospital #5 and on 19 jun 1864 he was srent home for 60 days with a fractured right forearm. On 10 sep 1864 he was listed as being wounded again and on 25 sep. he was again sent to Chimborazo Hospital #5. His regiment was listed as being at Farmville Va. on 8 apr 1865 and he was mustered out on 9 apr 1865. It is doubtfull that they made it to Appomattox so they were probably some where between when they were mustered out.

As far as I can tell he and Cordelia had 11 children. They were married on 29 sep 1863 in Pittsylvania Co.

Sarah Elizabeth, 1865-1926. James Sidney, 1866-1948. William Thomas,1867-1945. Rovanna, 1871-. Addie L.,1873-1953. Lula Belle, 1875- . Ida Snowie, 1876- . Walter Coren, 1877-1949. George Leon, 1879- . Suenette, 1885- . Tony Barton. I have some interesting stories about James Sidney and my Grandfather Sidney Vivian but will have to send them later. Hope this helps. Doug.

Notes:

jamesd19@comcast.net

Jul 28 2013 (2 days ago)

to me

Hello again, I appreciate your entering my data. Did I meet you at a reunion this spring, I go whenever I can. It was close to Altavista. My Great Aunt, Bettyann Petty usually calls me. Here is what I have on Barton Thomas.

Most of this comes from an article in The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, Va. dated 9 sep 2010.

He had 3 siblings, John S. born 13 jun 1839, William Harrison born 25 aug 1840, and Henry C. born 22 mar 1846. Barton and John joined the Confederate Army on the same day, 29 jun 1861, at Rorrers Va. (Mt. Rogers). Barton was assigned as a private to company E. 57th regiment, Virginia Infantry.He was wounded on 29 aug 1863 at Manassas. On 13 may 1864 he was admitted to the Wayside General Hospital #9 at Richmond. He was to return to duty on 4 jun 1864 but instead he was sent to Chimborazo Hospital #5 and on 19 jun 1864 he was srent home for 60 days with a fractured right forearm. On 10 sep 1864 he was listed as being wounded again and on 25 sep. he was again sent to Chimborazo Hospital #5. His regiment was listed as being at Farmville Va. on 8 apr 1865 and he was mustered out on 9 apr 1865. It is doubtfull that they made it to Appomattox so they were probably some where between when they were mustered out.

As far as I can tell he and Cordelia had 11 children. They were married on 29 sep 1863 in Pittsylvania Co.

Sarah Elizabeth, 1865-1926. James Sidney, 1866-1948. William Thomas,1867-1945. Rovanna, 1871-. Addie L.,1873-1953. Lula Belle, 1875- . Ida Snowie, 1876- . Walter Coren, 1877-1949. George Leon, 1879- . Suenette, 1885- . Tony Barton. I have some interesting stories about James Sidney and my Grandfather Sidney Vivian but will have to send them later. Hope this helps. Doug.

Ida married George Lawson Emmerson in c 1889 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. George (son of John Daniel Emmerson and Bethenia Frances Power) was born in 1869 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

jamesd19@comcast.net

Jul 28 2013 (2 days ago)

to me

Hello again, I appreciate your entering my data. Did I meet you at a reunion this spring, I go whenever I can. It was close to Altavista. My Great Aunt, Bettyann Petty usually calls me. Here is what I have on Barton Thomas.

Most of this comes from an article in The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, Va. dated 9 sep 2010.

He had 3 siblings, John S. born 13 jun 1839, William Harrison born 25 aug 1840, and Henry C. born 22 mar 1846. Barton and John joined the Confederate Army on the same day, 29 jun 1861, at Rorrers Va. (Mt. Rogers). Barton was assigned as a private to company E. 57th regiment, Virginia Infantry.He was wounded on 29 aug 1863 at Manassas. On 13 may 1864 he was admitted to the Wayside General Hospital #9 at Richmond. He was to return to duty on 4 jun 1864 but instead he was sent to Chimborazo Hospital #5 and on 19 jun 1864 he was srent home for 60 days with a fractured right forearm. On 10 sep 1864 he was listed as being wounded again and on 25 sep. he was again sent to Chimborazo Hospital #5. His regiment was listed as being at Farmville Va. on 8 apr 1865 and he was mustered out on 9 apr 1865. It is doubtfull that they made it to Appomattox so they were probably some where between when they were mustered out.

As far as I can tell he and Cordelia had 11 children. They were married on 29 sep 1863 in Pittsylvania Co.

Sarah Elizabeth, 1865-1926. James Sidney, 1866-1948. William Thomas,1867-1945. Rovanna, 1871-. Addie L.,1873-1953. Lula Belle, 1875- . Ida Snowie, 1876- . Walter Coren, 1877-1949. George Leon, 1879- . Suenette, 1885- . Tony Barton. I have some interesting stories about James Sidney and my Grandfather Sidney Vivian but will have to send them later. Hope this helps. Doug.

Notes:

jamesd19@comcast.net

Jul 28 2013 (2 days ago)

to me

Hello again, I appreciate your entering my data. Did I meet you at a reunion this spring, I go whenever I can. It was close to Altavista. My Great Aunt, Bettyann Petty usually calls me. Here is what I have on Barton Thomas.

Most of this comes from an article in The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, Va. dated 9 sep 2010.

He had 3 siblings, John S. born 13 jun 1839, William Harrison born 25 aug 1840, and Henry C. born 22 mar 1846. Barton and John joined the Confederate Army on the same day, 29 jun 1861, at Rorrers Va. (Mt. Rogers). Barton was assigned as a private to company E. 57th regiment, Virginia Infantry.He was wounded on 29 aug 1863 at Manassas. On 13 may 1864 he was admitted to the Wayside General Hospital #9 at Richmond. He was to return to duty on 4 jun 1864 but instead he was sent to Chimborazo Hospital #5 and on 19 jun 1864 he was srent home for 60 days with a fractured right forearm. On 10 sep 1864 he was listed as being wounded again and on 25 sep. he was again sent to Chimborazo Hospital #5. His regiment was listed as being at Farmville Va. on 8 apr 1865 and he was mustered out on 9 apr 1865. It is doubtfull that they made it to Appomattox so they were probably some where between when they were mustered out.

As far as I can tell he and Cordelia had 11 children. They were married on 29 sep 1863 in Pittsylvania Co.

Sarah Elizabeth, 1865-1926. James Sidney, 1866-1948. William Thomas,1867-1945. Rovanna, 1871-. Addie L.,1873-1953. Lula Belle, 1875- . Ida Snowie, 1876- . Walter Coren, 1877-1949. George Leon, 1879- . Suenette, 1885- . Tony Barton. I have some interesting stories about James Sidney and my Grandfather Sidney Vivian but will have to send them later. Hope this helps. Doug.

Notes:

jamesd19@comcast.net

Jul 28 2013 (2 days ago)

to me

Hello again, I appreciate your entering my data. Did I meet you at a reunion this spring, I go whenever I can. It was close to Altavista. My Great Aunt, Bettyann Petty usually calls me. Here is what I have on Barton Thomas.

Most of this comes from an article in The Charlotte Gazette, Drakes Branch, Va. dated 9 sep 2010.

He had 3 siblings, John S. born 13 jun 1839, William Harrison born 25 aug 1840, and Henry C. born 22 mar 1846. Barton and John joined the Confederate Army on the same day, 29 jun 1861, at Rorrers Va. (Mt. Rogers). Barton was assigned as a private to company E. 57th regiment, Virginia Infantry.He was wounded on 29 aug 1863 at Manassas. On 13 may 1864 he was admitted to the Wayside General Hospital #9 at Richmond. He was to return to duty on 4 jun 1864 but instead he was sent to Chimborazo Hospital #5 and on 19 jun 1864 he was srent home for 60 days with a fractured right forearm. On 10 sep 1864 he was listed as being wounded again and on 25 sep. he was again sent to Chimborazo Hospital #5. His regiment was listed as being at Farmville Va. on 8 apr 1865 and he was mustered out on 9 apr 1865. It is doubtfull that they made it to Appomattox so they were probably some where between when they were mustered out.

As far as I can tell he and Cordelia had 11 children. They were married on 29 sep 1863 in Pittsylvania Co.

Sarah Elizabeth, 1865-1926. James Sidney, 1866-1948. William Thomas,1867-1945. Rovanna, 1871-. Addie L.,1873-1953. Lula Belle, 1875- . Ida Snowie, 1876- . Walter Coren, 1877-1949. George Leon, 1879- . Suenette, 1885- . Tony Barton. I have some interesting stories about James Sidney and my Grandfather Sidney Vivian but will have to send them later. Hope this helps. Doug.

Elizabeth married . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Posey seemed to "take me under his wing". Even though I was a child and he about grown, we wrestled hard. Once when I was perhaps three or four years old, Posey was plowing a double horse plow, and I wanted to ride the plow. He was afraid I would get hurt, but rather than disappoint me, he let me climb up on his back, put one foot in his hip pocket, the other in his suspender, and ride around the field as he plowed. Posey was a home boy - didn't like to be far away from the family. He went to Bouis Creek School in North Carolina but came home with homesickness. After he was married he took a course in mechanics in Detroit, even though it meant leaving his wife and baby at Mother's. Posey had an inventive mind, very good at mechanics. He had such a big heart that he found handling business not his chief talent. He too, enjoyed singing and playing the guitar.

Christine Reynolds Stone, daughter of Keene Johnson Reynolds, s/o William Garrett Reynolds

Notes:

My first recollection of Bruce is when he was a teenage boy. He was strong and proud of it. He could take me up on one hand and lift me high over his head. What fun! He went to Brookneal school for awhile, staying in the home of Uncle Will Brumfield who encouraged him to continue his education. Later he attended Fork Union Military Academy, a boys' Baptist school. From there he went to the University of Virginia, University of Iowa, and the Johns Hopkins University, earning his Doctor of Science degree. He was professor of Biology at the University of Virginia, and was the heard of that department when he died. He was the founder of the summer Graduate Department of Biology at Mountain Lake, Va. at Mountain Lake. During World War I he was First Lieutenant in the Air Service, Aircraft Production. Some of his professional and social organizations were A.A.A.S. (Council 1953-56); A.ES., S.P; A.S.B. (President 1953-54)
Bruce and his wife, Kitty, lived in Arkansas a short while, then in Charlottesville. When I finished school at Bluefield College and wanted to go to the Univrsity of Virginia in the fall of 1928, Burce and Kitty took me into their home for one session. The next session they had moved out of Charlottesville, and I boarded in town. I have fond memories of their kindnesses to me while I was a student.

Christine Reynolds Stone, daughter of Keene Johnson Reynolds, s/o William Garrett Reynolds

The following is an article Homie Stone Hubbard (Sam's sister) found in an old DAR Magazine and sent to me. Date Unknown.
Article attributed to Bruce Reynolds, brother of Christine Reynolds Stone, daughter of Keene Johnson Reynolds, s/o William Garrett Reynolds.

"When your luck is all out and you're down in the mouth; when you're stuck in the North when you want to be South; and the world looks a blank, and there's no one to love and it seems even God's not in Heaven above - I've a cure for that grouch and it works like a shot. I just think of the things I am glad I AM NOT. I just think of the hundreds of worse things I might be, then down on my knees I thank God I am ME. Oh, yes, my blues disappear when I think what I've GOT and quite soon I've forgotten the things I have not."

-Bruce Reynolds

Notes:

Clifton was one of the jokers of the family. He, too, went away to school when I was quite young. He took his high school work, a year behind Bruce, at Fork Union Military Academy. It was here that he was first called "C.J." and Bruce was called "B.D."-a way to distinguish the two Reynolds boys. Clifton went to the University of Virginia where he studied medicine and specialized in Urology. He married Jane Via, a petite lady from Charlottesville, and they made their home in Bluefield where Clifton was affiliated with the Bluefield Sanitarium. He was head of the Urology Department for a good many years. While there he helped found a hospital in Richlands, WV and worked there certain days of the week. When I finished high school at Renan Clifton and Jane, along with every other brother and sister of mine, came home for the occasion. (That was the last time all of us were together.) Daddy had died in January and Mother couldn't see her way financially to send me to Westhampton to school. Jane asked me how I would like to live with them and attend Bluefield College. I lived two winters with Clifton and Jane, and they were happy years.

Christine Reynolds Stone

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Reuben and I were the last in the family to marry, so he and I had a few years at home together after the other siblings had gone. When I was a child, I wanted to be a boy, and Reuben would help me in this dream by dressing me in Floyd's clothes. Later in years we would occasionally go horseback riding or swimming together. In a sense, it was Reuben who made it possible for me to meet my Sam, and it was I who made it possible for him to meet his Alice. One summer day Sam came to my home to play tennis with Reuben. I had seen Sam twice before - once when he was in a play at Renan School and once when we both were on a picnic at Owen's Mill. But this time, after the tennis game, Sam ate supper at our home. He and Reuben went to church at Riceville that night. The next day Sam called me and asked me to go with him to church. My first date! As for how Reuben met Alice: Alice's sister Mary was my friend at UVA She invited me to visit her during our Christmas break, and Reuben took me to her home. There he met Alice, and within a year, they were married. He attended Hargrave Military Academy and UVA.

Christine Reynolds Stone, daughter of Keene Johnson Reynolds s/o William Garrett Reynolds

Ruben married Alice Bassett. Alice was born in c 1900 in Virginia. [Group Sheet]

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Robert was the kind of person who made friends with almost anyone with whom he was associated. He saw the humorous side of life and could tell an anecdote in such a way as to made his hearers chuckle down deep. He enjoyed playing jokes on the members of his family, but they were kind jokes, not mean ones. His daughters get together now and tell of the funny jokes he would play on them and those who hear, enjoy the tales. Robert was easy-going. However, he was a hard worker and I believe a good manager. Beneath the joking there was a deep seriousness and sincerity and dependability. He was sympathetic and forgiving - a lovable person. He bore troubles quietly, and he knew how to comfort others who were hurting. Robert went to Hargrave Military Academy (then called Chatham Training School) and the University of Virginia. He married Rebecca Davis, a beautiful lady from Riceville Community.

Christine Reynolds Stone, daughter of Keene Johnson Reynolds s/o William Garrett Reynolds

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Floyd was my playmate, for he was nearer my age than any of the other siblings. We played in the sandbox together and built tree houses together. We built one tree house in the grove behind our home, a tree house which was higher off the ground than our two-storey home was high. Of course, Floyd did most of the work. He found an old telephone and connected it to the wire to our phone at the home, and the tree phone worked! When Daddy learned about it, the phone had to come down from our tree house! It was a good phone! Floyd and I would "break" a calf so that we could hitch it to a Floyd-made cart. I loved Floyd dearly and was his slave - until I wanted to assert my own mind. Floyd went to Hargrave Military Academy (then C.T.S.) and to Bluefield College for a while. Later he took training for servicing dial telephones, a new device in those days.

Christine Reynolds Stone, daughter of Keene Johnson Reynolds s/o William Garrett Reynolds

Notes:

Julia was over 23 years older than I, so I remember her only as an adult. She was the smallest adult in the family-perhaps 5'3", blond, and pretty. Mother used to say jokingly that Julia was the onl one of her children she didn't have to "look Up to," for Mother was shorter than Julia. She attended school in Danville; the one that later became Averette, I think. She liked to do things for others and did not like to be on the "receiving end" too often. She was a good manager of finances, an excellent seamstress, and a lover of music, and a devout believer in her Lord.

By Christine Reynolds Stone, daughter of Keene Johnson Stone

Name:
Notes found at Danville Public Library by Mary Frances Eggleston list Julia Reynolds Ferguson East with cemetery notes of Renan Hwy 640 with dates of death and birth from headstone.

Notes:

Alice married when I was three years old, so I don't remember much about her at our home. I enjoyed going to visit her and Jim and staying for days. She was almost like a second mother to me. It was Alice who named me, and because of that, she gave me a little gold ring when I was perhaps five years old. When I was 14, Mother went to Portsmouth for about a week to visit Julia and left Daddy the three younger brothers and me for about a week. Mother returned on a Sunday, and in preparation for her homecoming Alice and I prepared a Sunday dinner. She was of a happy disposition. I think the thing that means most to me now is what Alice did for our family. As she was dying, she asked Mother if she (Mother) had any music. Of course, Mother did not them. Alice said she wanted them to sing! Then she talked about the sweet music she heard, that it was all around her! This was her happy theme until she lay back on the bed and breathed her last. What a testimony.

Christine Reynolds Stone, daughter of Keene Johnson Reynolds, granddaughter of William Garrett Reynolds

Notes:

Kate was the sister nearest me in years, although she was nearly ten years older than I. Kate was pretty and happy-go-lucky. When I first started to school at Renan, I walked (or ran) with Kate. She could walk much faster than I could then~ She married Clack Hubbard when I was not quite 10 years old, and for awhile they lived on a farm on the Hubbard place. Later they obtained some of the land belonging to Daddy and Mother and kept a store at Renan, having built a nice home and s store on the land. Kate was a good business woman, doing a professional job of selling at the store if Clack was busy at other things. She was well liked by her customers.

Christine Reynolds Stone, daughter of Keene Johnson Reynolds s/o William Garrett Reynolds

Notes:

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/u/l/Christine--P-Bullock/GENE3-0009.html
Samuel J.6 Reynolds (Tabitha Gabrilla5 Wells, Mary Jane4 Shorter, Booker Randolph3, John2, James1) He married Lenna Blair, daughter of Suter Blair and Ida Cook. She was born December 16, 1892 in Pittsylvania County Virginia, and died March 07, 1985 in Danville,Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Children of Samuel Reynolds and Lenna Blair are:
+ 307 i. Neva Blair7 Reynolds.
308 ii. Frances Reynolds. She married Rigney.
309 iii. Lucille Reynolds. She married Kohler.
310 iv. Emma Sue Reynolds. She married Mayhew.
311 v. Jean Reynolds. She married Goad.
312 vi. Jewell Reynolds. She married Rigney.
313 vii. Suter D. Reynolds.
314 viii. Harry Reynolds.
315 ix. Russell Reynolds.
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William Addison Young Blair b. 1821
Elizabeth Mahan (Wife) b. 1826

Children:
Mary (Polly) Ann Blair b. 1848
James Vaden Blair b. 1851
Susan Jane Blair b. 1854
John Thomas Blair b. 1856
Melissa Frances Blair b. 1857
Charles William Blair b. 1859
Lucy Emma Blair b. 1861
George Alexander Blair b. 1862
Suter Addison Blair b. 1866
Louise Catherine Blair b. 1867
Lillian Huntley Blair b. 1869
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Suter Addison Blair b. 1866 d. 1945
Hattie Ida Cook (wife) b. 1868

Children:
Nora Blair b. 1886
William Roy Blair b. 1887
James Henry Blair b. 1889
Ola Blair b. 1891
Lenna Blair b. 1892
Paul Blair b. 1894
Garry Blair b. 1896
Addie Blair b. 1898
Samuel Addison Blair b. 1900
Walter Earl Blair b. 1902
Monsey T. Blair b. 1904
Lacy Edward Blair b. 1906
Bertha Elizabeth Blair b. 1908
Betty Elsie Blair
Mammie Ida Blair b. 1913
Lala Blair

Lena married Samuel Jackson "Sam" Reynolds in yes. Samuel (son of Cephus Wilson Reynolds and Tabitha Gabrilla Wells) was born in 1888 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; died in 1968 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]