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Things we’ve noticed while piecing together Shenandoah National Park from the 1920s land survey, its case files and the recollections of families who lived there. Each one lists its evidence. Documented discoveries are stated by a source; inferred ones are our reading of the evidence; remembered ones come from someone who knew the place. We’d welcome a correction or a better source at contact@abodery.com.
By county: Albemarle, Augusta, Greene, Madison, Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Warren
Across the park
| Discovery | Status | Evidence and sources |
|---|---|---|
Stone Chimneys Symbolize Lost Mountain Homes A chimney was often the last structure standing after a house disappeared, a lasting reminder of the families who lived in the mountains. | Published | Warren County: Chimney symbolism (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Hundreds of Families Displaced in Eight Counties Over 500 families and individuals had to leave their homes for the park, which displaced families across eight counties, including Warren. | Published | Warren County: Displacement statistics (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Chimneys as Enduring Symbols Stone chimneys often stayed standing long after houses were gone, and the monument's chimney design reflects that. | Published | Rappahanock County: Symbolism of chimneys (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Churches as Community Hubs Many churches also served as social centers where families shared news and held community events. | Published | Religion: Churches as social centers (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Home Worship Due to Isolation Because settlements were isolated and travel was hard, people could not always get to church, so home worship and family Bible reading were common. | Published | Religion: Home worship and isolation (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Travel to Camp Meetings Some families went long distances by wagon, horseback or on foot to reach a brush arbor revival. | Published | Religion: Travel to camp meetings (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Diverse Denominations Baptist, Methodist, Brethren, Presbyterian, Mennonite and Pentecostal congregations were all found in the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains. | Published | Religion: Denominations in the Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Swift Run Gap Displacement All the land in Swift Run Gap was taken for Shenandoah National Park, and no original buildings remain there. Fern Hill was a community at the crest of the ridge. | Published | Greene County: Swift Run Gap (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Park Creation Displaced Families Creating Shenandoah National Park in the 1930s displaced hundreds of mountain families from the Blue Ridge. | Published | Websites and Online Text: Shenandoah National Park: The Human Cost of Conservation (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Preserving Displaced Communities' History The Blue Ridge Heritage Project builds memorial monuments and does historical research to honor communities displaced by the park. | Published | Websites and Online Text: Shenandoah National Park: The Human Cost of Conservation (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Digital Archive of Blue Ridge Life Histories Along the Blue Ridge is an online archive of historic records, photographs and personal stories from the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah Valley, built with James Madison University. | Published | Websites and Online Text: Histories Along the Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Appalachian Dialect Origins Linguists treat Appalachian English as a legitimate, rule-governed kind of American English, shaped partly by Scots-Irish settlers. | Published | Websites and Online Text: The Appalachian dialect (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
The Meadows School The Meadows School stood on property owned by Seldon Lam. The Meadows School Trail is still part of Shenandoah National Park. | Published | Page County: Resettlement Homes - Ida (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Eight Memorial Chimneys There are eight memorial chimney sites located throughout the region. Together, they tell the story of mountain communities affected by the creation of Shenandoah National Park. | Published | Chimneys: Page County Monument (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Virginia Acquired Land in 1930s The Commonwealth of Virginia acquired land in eight counties during the 1930s to create Shenandoah National Park. Greene and Page counties are among those where land was taken. | Published | Chimneys: Greene County Monument (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Automobiles in Mountain Life An automobile was found at Betty's Rock among the artifacts left from mountain communities, showing residents were not cut off from modern technology. | Published | Madison County: Transportation (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Chestnut Wood Usage Before the chestnut blight in the early 1900s, chestnut wood was widely used for fence posts, barns and homes because it was strong and resisted decay. | Published | Madison County: Woodworking (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Over 3,000 Residents Displaced More than 3,000 people lived in this part of the Blue Ridge when the park was proposed in the 1920s, and some families had been there over a hundred years. | Published | Home: The People Before the Park (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Eminent Domain Used for Land In 1928 Virginia's legislature approved broad use of eminent domain to take land for the park. Conflicting information from officials made the evictions harder. | Published | Home: The Removals (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Homes Dismantled or Burned After evictions during the Great Depression, houses were dismantled or sometimes burned so people could not move into them, and some burnings happened while families watched. | Published | Home: The Burnings (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Stone Chimney Memorials Each of the eight counties has a memorial stone chimney with a plaque listing the names of families who lost their homes and land. | Published | Home: Remembering the People (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Compensation Varied Widely Landowners with clear title were paid, but some families had no title. Compensation varied by property, and many felt they did not get fair value. | Published | Home: The Removals (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Eight Counties Involved The park was formed from parts of eight Virginia counties: Albemarle, Augusta, Greene, Madison, Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham and Warren. | Published | Home: Remembering the People (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
StoryCorps Records Family Displacement Stories In 2021 StoryCorps recorded a 35-minute conversation in which Lisa Custalow talked about her family being moved out of the mountains and the founding of the Blue Ridge Heritage Project. | Published | Online Video and Audio: StoryCorps recording (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Documentary Features Voices of Evicted Residents The Iris Still Blooms, a 26-minute 2014 WVPT documentary, tells the story of the displacement through people who lived through the evictions and people who wanted the national park. | Published | Online Video and Audio: The Iris Still Blooms (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Student Documentary Wins National History Day Award A ten-minute 2019 video, A Richer Land, made by two high school sisters for National History Day, won a state award and went on to compete nationally. | Published | Online Video and Audio: A Richer Land (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Historian Creates Tour of Dean Cemetery Historian Craig Lam, a descendant of displaced families, made a seven-minute video tour of Dean Cemetery in Shenandoah National Park. | Published | Online Video and Audio: Dean Cemetery (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Video Depicts CCC Role in Park Creation A ten-minute video uses period photographs to show life in the Great Depression, the removal of Blue Ridge residents, and the CCC's work turning the mountains into a park. | Published | Online Video and Audio: The Great Depression, Displaced Mountaineers, and the CCC (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Music's Role in Mountain Communities Music brought mountain families together for entertainment, celebrations, worship and social gatherings, and songs and tunes were passed down through generations. | Published | Music: Music section (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Mountain Residents Owned Cars An abandoned truck shows the mountain communities had more modern technology and transportation than is often assumed, and many residents were tied to the wider economy. | Published | Rappahannock County: Mountain life technology (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Park Displacement Scale More than 500 families and individuals were required to leave their homes across the park region when the park was created. | Published | Madison County: Madison County section (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Legacy of Mountain Chimneys Stone chimneys often stayed standing after houses were gone, marking places where families once gathered and worked. | Published | Madison County: Madison County section (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Blue Ridge Heritage Project Role The Blue Ridge Heritage Project's efforts led to the Madison County memorial, which preserves the names and memories of displaced families. | Published | Madison County: Madison County section (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Hollow Folk, a 1933 study of three hollows A 1933 sociological study of three hollows on the Blue Ridge's eastern slopes, Hollow Folk, depicted residents as isolated and unschooled. The Blue Ridge Heritage Project says the book created and reinforced stereotypes of mountain families. | Published | Books: Hollow Folk book description (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Horning's book answers Hollow Folk The Blue Ridge Heritage Project says Audrey Horning's book In the Shadow of Ragged Mountain, a modern look at life before the park, strongly refutes the claims made in Hollow Folk. | Published | Books: Hollow Folk companion reading (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Reed Engle's Historical Works Reed Engle wrote Everything Was Wonderful and In the Light of the Mountain Moon, and co-authored a database of Shenandoah National Park land records. | Published | Books: Reed Engle books (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Whidby Family's Masonry Work Stonemasons Darryl and Jackie Whidby constructed four of the eight Blue Ridge Heritage monuments. | Published | Greene County: Memorial Construction (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Handkerchief dolls as homemade toys Handkerchief dolls were simple toys made from household scraps such as a folded handkerchief and fabric pieces. They gave children entertainment at little or no cost. | Published | Art: Toys and Crafts (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Quilts made from scraps and worn clothing Mountain quilts were often handmade from fabric scraps and worn clothing. Many became treasured family heirlooms that preserved memories and stories. | Published | Art: Quilts (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Cracklin skimmer for rendering lard A cracklin skimmer was a kitchen tool used when rendering pork fat into lard. It let cooks lift the crisp fried pieces, called cracklings, out of the hot fat. | Published | Art: Food Preservation (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Log homes built from local materials Traditional log homes used hand-hewn timbers chinked with clay, lime or mortar. The Blue Ridge Heritage Project says log building was common in mountain communities because the materials were close at hand. | Published | Art: Housing Construction (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Gathering Morels as a Family Tradition Morel mushrooms were a prized spring food for mountain families. Hunting them was often a family activity, and knowledge of where and when to find them was passed down through generations. | Published | Art: Wild Foods (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Wooden shoe lasts for making shoes A wooden shoe mold, also called a shoe last, was used to make and repair footwear. Shoemakers shaped leather over such forms to fit shoes and boots. | Published | Art: Footwear Craft (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Descendants Assisting with Construction Larry Lamb helped stonemasons Darryl and Jackie Whidby with the monument work. All three men are descendants of families that were displaced from the Blue Ridge Mountains. | Published | Greene County: Memorial Construction (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Log houses in the park survey Of the 1,162 tracts across the park whose survey recorded the house's construction, 528 were log. | Possible connection | hse_consttyp contains 'log' or 'logs' in 528 of 1,162 park tracts with a recorded construction (1,925 tracts have none recorded and are excluded). Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
3,087 tracts surveyed for the park The 1920s survey of land for Shenandoah National Park recorded 3,087 tracts covering 281,124 acres. For 1,162 of them, the survey recorded what the house was built of. | Possible connection | Counted from 3087 tract records: acres (ac_tot) summed over the 2627 of 3087 with a usable number (460 skipped); 1162 of 3087 tracts have a recorded house construction (hse_consttyp not empty). Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
County by county
Albemarle County
| Discovery | Status | Evidence and sources |
|---|---|---|
Albemarle Chimney Monument A monument dedicated to Albemarle County residents displaced from Shenandoah National Park honors their resilience and community history. | Published | Albemarle: Chimney monument (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Chimney bricks kept for the monument Bricks from the original chimney in Shifflet Hollow, which later collapsed, were saved and built into the Albemarle chimney monument. | Published | Albemarle: Original chimney (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Log houses in Albemarle County Of the 92 Albemarle County tracts whose survey recorded the house's construction, 42 were log or part log. | Possible connection | hse_consttyp contains 'log' or 'logs' in 42 of 92 Albemarle County tracts with a recorded construction (171 of 263 tracts have none recorded and are excluded). Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
The largest orchard in Albemarle County The largest orchard the survey recorded in Albemarle County covered 44 acres, on the Robert H. Via tract. | Possible connection | orchrd_acr compared across 19 Albemarle County tracts with a recorded orchard; the maximum is 44 acres on Robert H. Via farm (part a), Tract 41, Albemarle County, with no other tract at that size. Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
Albemarle County: valued and paid For the 33 Albemarle County tracts where the survey recorded both figures, the tracts were valued at $49,455 in total and the state paid $73,933. | Possible connection | trct_val_tot (value) and st_pd_amt (statePaid) summed over the 33 Albemarle County tracts that have both; 230 of 263 tracts lack one or both and are excluded. Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
Augusta County
| Discovery | Status | Evidence and sources |
|---|---|---|
Augusta County Chimney Monument A stone monument with the remains of a traditional chimney honors the mountain families who lived in the area before Shenandoah National Park was established. | Published | Augusta County: monument description (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Log houses in Augusta County Of the 23 Augusta County tracts whose survey recorded the house's construction, 3 were log or part log. | Possible connection | hse_consttyp contains 'log' or 'logs' in 3 of 23 Augusta County tracts with a recorded construction (59 of 82 tracts have none recorded and are excluded). Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
Augusta County: valued and paid For the 26 Augusta County tracts where the survey recorded both figures, the tracts were valued at $16,020 in total and the state paid $16,942. | Possible connection | trct_val_tot (value) and st_pd_amt (statePaid) summed over the 26 Augusta County tracts that have both; 56 of 82 tracts lack one or both and are excluded. Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
Greene County
| Discovery | Status | Evidence and sources |
|---|---|---|
Octonia stone boundary marker The Octonia Stone is a rare stone boundary marker. It marks the western edge of a 24,000-acre land grant made in 1722. | Published | Historical highway marker Z-16, "Rockingham County/Greene County" (Virginia Department of Historic Resources). |
Greene County courthouse in Roman Revival style The Greene County courthouse was built in the Roman Revival style that Thomas Jefferson made popular. | Published | Historical highway marker Z-16, "Rockingham County/Greene County" (Virginia Department of Historic Resources). |
Upper Pocosan Mission Ruins The stone chapel and schoolteachers' house at the Upper Pocosan Mission were acquired by Virginia for the park, and their ruins may still be found at the site. | Published | Greene County: Pocosin Mountain (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Geer Resettlement Failure At the Greene County resettlement community near Geer, homes were clustered and families were expected to work the land cooperatively. The system didn't succeed, partly because the mountain people were independent, and the houses were all sold and torn down for lumber. | Published | Greene County: The Geer Resettlement Community (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Greene County Monument Dedication The Greene County monument was dedicated in 2017 to honor families who lost their homes and livelihoods. It features six panels with period photographs showing mountain family life. | Published | Chimneys: Greene County Monument (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Displacement in Greene County About 180 Greene County family members and landowners were displaced when the park was created. The families were paid for their land, but none left willingly. | Published | Greene County: The Story (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Destruction of Community Buildings In Greene County, four churches and four schools were destroyed for the park, and six residents were granted "lifetime tenure" based on age and other considerations. | Published | Greene County: The Story (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Names on the Memorial Plaque The memorial plaque lists 69 names of landowners and tenants who were displaced from Greene County. After the monument was completed, two more families, the Dunnivans and the Jenkinses, were found to have been displaced. | Published | Greene County: Research and Plaque (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Origin of the Chimney The chimney on the monument was originally standing on Foothills Farm. Volunteers dismantled it and moved the stones to the new site for the memorial. | Published | Greene County: Memorial Construction (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Log houses in Greene County Of the 275 Greene County tracts whose survey recorded the house's construction, 165 were log or part log. | Possible connection | hse_consttyp contains 'log' or 'logs' in 165 of 275 Greene County tracts with a recorded construction (225 of 500 tracts have none recorded and are excluded). Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
The largest orchard in Greene County The largest orchard the survey recorded in Greene County covered 29 acres, on the W. A. Crawford tract. | Possible connection | orchrd_acr compared across 10 Greene County tracts with a recorded orchard; the maximum is 29 acres on W. A. Crawford farm, Tract 238, Greene County, with no other tract at that size. Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
Greene County: valued and paid For the 106 Greene County tracts where the survey recorded both figures, the tracts were valued at $72,086 in total and the state paid $133,764. | Possible connection | trct_val_tot (value) and st_pd_amt (statePaid) summed over the 106 Greene County tracts that have both; 394 of 500 tracts lack one or both and are excluded. Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
Madison County
| Discovery | Status | Evidence and sources |
|---|---|---|
Mace Family Eviction John H. Mace and his family were evicted from their home near Madison Run and waited for CCC workers to transport their belongings. | Published | Rockingham County: Eviction and relocation (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Sheriff Bazzle and Eviction Papers Sheriff J. W. Bazzle posed with John H. Mace, who held his eviction documents, in front of a CCC truck used for moving possessions. | Published | Rockingham County: Eviction documentation (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Home Burned After Eviction After the Mace family's belongings were removed from their house, the structure was burned. | Published | Rockingham County: Property destruction (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Nicholson Family Land History Buddy Nicholson bought a 20-acre tract in Lower Nicholson Hollow in 1925. The Nicholson family's history there goes back to a 1799 patent of 170 acres by John and Anne Nicholson. | Published | Madison County: Nicholson Hollow (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Madison County Chimney Tribute A chimney monument dedicated through the Blue Ridge Heritage Project honors Madison County families who lost their homes when Shenandoah National Park was created in the 1930s. | Published | Madison County: Madison County section (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
The largest orchard in Madison County The largest orchard the survey recorded in Madison County covered 22 acres, on the Hubert R. Brown tract. | Possible connection | orchrd_acr compared across 48 Madison County tracts with a recorded orchard; the maximum is 22 acres on Hubert R. Brown farm, Tract 119, Madison County, with no other tract at that size. Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
Page County
| Discovery | Status | Evidence and sources |
|---|---|---|
Seldon Lam's Family Cabin A photo from about 1913-1914 shows Seldon Lam and Fannie Meadows Lam with family on the porch of their cabin in Jollett, Page County. | Published | Page County: Resettlement Homes - Ida (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Fannie Meadows Lam Fannie Meadows Lam appears in a porch photo at the Lam cabin in Jollett, Page County, and in a photo of The Meadows School staff. | Published | Page County: Resettlement Homes - Ida (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Page County Chimney Tribute The Page County monument is built in the shape of a traditional mountain chimney to symbolize lost homes. A plaque preserves the names of families whose land was acquired for the park. | Published | Chimneys: Page County Monument (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Page County Community History Generations of families in Page County built homes and established communities in the hollows and along ridges. Many settlements disappeared when the park was created, but their history remains part of the county's heritage. | Published | Chimneys: Page County Monument (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Log houses in Page County Of the 255 Page County tracts whose survey recorded the house's construction, 61 were log. | Possible connection | hse_consttyp contains 'log' or 'logs' in 61 of 255 Page County tracts with a recorded construction (584 of 839 tracts have none recorded and are excluded). Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
The largest orchard in Page County The largest orchard the survey recorded in Page County covered 19 acres, on the S.L. Batman tract. | Possible connection | orchrd_acr compared across 111 Page County tracts with a recorded orchard; the maximum is 19 acres on S.L. Batman farm, Tract 98, Page County, with no other tract at that size. Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
Page County: valued and paid For the 86 Page County tracts where the survey recorded both figures, the tracts were valued at $83,974 in total and the state paid $125,850. | Possible connection | trct_val_tot (value) and st_pd_amt (statePaid) summed over the 86 Page County tracts that have both; 753 of 839 tracts lack one or both and are excluded. Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
Rappahannock County
| Discovery | Status | Evidence and sources |
|---|---|---|
Birthplace of William R. Barbee "Hawburg" was the birthplace of the eminent Virginia sculptor William R. Barbee. | Published | Historical highway marker C-56, "William Randolph Barbee" (Virginia Department of Historic Resources). |
Rappahannock County courthouse builder Malcolm F. Crawford, one of the builders of the University of Virginia, built the Roman Revival courthouse in Washington in 1833. | Published | Historical highway marker Z-174, "Page County/Rappahannock County" (Virginia Department of Historic Resources). |
Rappahannock County Memorial Chimney A stone chimney in Rappahannock County honors families who lost their homes and farms during the park's creation. It stands as a tribute to the communities displaced by eminent domain. | Published | Rappahanock County: Memorial description (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Finnell Corbin's unrecorded land purchase Finnell Corbin bought a 25-acre plot in Corbin Hollow, but the sale was never officially recorded. Jefferson Jenkins, who first cleared the land, had never established legal title to it. | Published | Rappahannock County: Corbin Hollow history (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Newton Nicholson and the first Nicholsons Newton Nicholson bought a 32-acre tract in Nicholson Hollow in 1902. He descended from John and Anne Nicholson, the first Nicholsons to enter the hollow. | Published | Rappahannock County: Nicholson family history (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Billy Johnson's sawmill A photograph on the Blue Ridge Heritage Project site shows Billy Johnson's sawmill, which it calls an important part of the local mountain economy in Rappahannock County. Sawmills supplied lumber for homes, barns and fences. | Published | Rappahannock County: Local economy (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Rockingham County
| Discovery | Status | Evidence and sources |
|---|---|---|
Knights of the Golden Horseshoe According to legend, Lieutenant Governor Alexander Spotswood gave his companions small golden horseshoes upon their return to Germanna in 1716. | Published | Historical highway marker D-10, "Knights of the Golden Horseshoe" (Virginia Department of Historic Resources). |
Rockingham Chimney Monument A chimney monument in Rockingham County honors displaced residents and includes a plaque with their names. | Published | Rockingham County: Monument Under Construction (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Mountain Schools and Churches One-room schools and churches served as community centers for Rockingham families before the park was created. | Published | Rockingham County: Schools and Churches of Rockingham County’s Mountain Communities (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Warren County
| Discovery | Status | Evidence and sources |
|---|---|---|
Warren County Monument Honors Displaced Families A monument in Warren County honors families who lived and built communities in the Blue Ridge Mountains before Shenandoah National Park was established. | Published | Warren County: Monument description (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Warren County Livelihoods Families in Warren County supported themselves through farming, logging, and gathering forest products. | Published | Rockingham County: How Mountain Families Made a Living (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)) |
Tract by tract
| Discovery | Status | Evidence and sources |
|---|---|---|
Charles P. Kite farm, Tract 238, Madison County Timber rights expired The owner testified that timber rights expired in March 1930, though a state exhibit suggested an expiration in 1931 with an option to extend. | From the records | Kite, CP, Madison County court land file, page 2: Expiration date; Mr. Kite testified rights expired in March 1930. State exhibit gives expiration date 1931 with option to extend time two years. |
Charles S. McDaniel farm (part a), Tract 66a, Rockingham County A log and frame dwelling with five rooms The tract record described a log and frame dwelling of 16x22 feet with a 12x22 kitchen, five rooms, a metal roof and brick flues, in fair condition. | From the records | McDaniel, Chas. A., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: IMPROVEMENTS: DWELLING---Log and frame 16x22', kitchen 12x22x8', 5 rooms, metal peck, aes flues, 14 story, ceiled, fair condition, occu= |
Barbara Judd farm, Tract 169, Page County Frame dwelling with plastered walls The tract included a two-story frame dwelling with six rooms, a metal roof, and plastered walls in fair condition. | From the records | JuddBarbaraH._Page169.pdf, page 2: Dwelling; - frame - 22' x 3..' ~ 2 story = 6 rooms ... Metal roof + solid foundation - plastered - fair condttion $200.00 |
Barbara Judd farm, Tract 169, Page County Small frame barn and hen house Improvements included a small 10 by 12 foot frame barn and an 8 by 10 foot frame hen house, both with paper roofs. | From the records | JuddBarbaraH._Page169.pdf, page 2: Barn: - frame = 10' x 12' - paper roof “29.00 Hen house: ~ frame - 8' x 10! = paper roof 20.00 |
Barbara Judd farm, Tract 169, Page County Eight fruit trees of various ages The property contained eight fruit trees of various ages, valued at twenty-five dollars. | From the records | JuddBarbaraH._Page169.pdf, page 2: Fruit trees: 8 various ages 25.00 |
S. R. and H. L. Aleshire farm, Tract 140, Madison County Steep, rocky woodland with poor timber The wooded portion was described as steep and very rocky, with only a very poor stand of timber remaining after being cut over at various times. | From the records | Aleshire, SR and HL, Madison County court land file, page 1: The wooded portion is steep and very rocky... The tract has been cut over at various times and only a very poor stand remains. |
S. R. and H. L. Aleshire farm, Tract 140, Madison County No improvements on the land The official report listed no improvements on the tract. | From the records | Aleshire, SR and HL, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: None. |
S. R. and H. L. Aleshire farm, Tract 140, Madison County Lester Ruffner's valuation of the 90 acres Lester Ruffner testified that the fair market value for the 90-acre tract was $35.00 an acre. | From the records | Deposition, Madison County court land file, page 25: A. Yes sir. $35.00 an acre. |
W. A. Brown farm, Tract 52, Madison County A frame store building on the farm The tract included a frame store measuring 15x25 with a paper roof, which was appraised at $100. | From the records | Brown, W.A, Madison County court land file, page 2: Store, frame, 15x25, paper roof, feir condition 100.00 |
John M. Miller farm (part a), Tract 12a, Page County Assessed value of buildings on 50 acres The 50-acre tract had buildings valued at $50, with a total assessed value of $300. | From the records | MillerJohnM._Page12A.pdf, page 22: Acres Value of Acres Value of Buildings Total 50 $250.00 $50.00 $300.00 |
Florence Eutsler farm, Tract 9, Augusta County Dwelling occupied by tenant The frame dwelling was in fair condition and occupied by a tenant. | From the records | EutslerFlorenceE._Augusta9.pdf, page 2: fair condition, well water supply, pillar foundation, occupied by tenant |
Joseph Dodson farm, Tract 135, Rappahannock County Dodson claimed his interest was worth $1,200 Joseph S. Dodson claimed the total value of his interest in the land and improvements was $1,200. | From the records | Dodson, Joe, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: I claim that the total value of my right, title, estate or interest, in and to this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is g__ 1200.00 |
George T. Huff farm, Tract 104, Albemarle County Abandoned log dwelling on the tract A dwelling, built of logs with three rooms and a board roof, was abandoned and had no value. | From the records | HuffGeorgeT._Albemarle104.pdf, page 2: Dwelling: Log, 14x18", 3 rooms, board roof, Tg story, log finish, poor condition, aband« aboned, spring water supply, pillar foundation, no value |
J.L. Whitlock farm, Tract 313, Madison County Choice timber removed The best timber had been cut from the tract over several years, ending about ten years prior to the appraisal. | From the records | Witlock, JL estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: The choice timber was removed from this tract over a@ period of years up until about ten years ago. |
J.L. Whitlock farm, Tract 313, Madison County Defective mature trees The remaining mature timber consisted largely of short-bodied trees with a large percentage of defect. | From the records | Witlock, JL estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: The mature timber consists largely of short bodied trees having a large percentage of defect. |
T. Ashby Mace farm, Tract 316, Rockingham County 27 fruit trees valued at $30 The file listed 27 fruit trees at $30.00. | From the records | Mace, T. Ashby, Rockingham County court land file, page 22: 27 fruit trees. 50.00 |
T. Ashby Mace farm, Tract 316, Rockingham County Total value of $1,269 listed The file listed a total value of $1,269.00 for the tract. | From the records | Mace, T. Ashby, Rockingham County court land file, page 22: Total vehe of tract 1269.00 |
William Pomeroy estate farm, Tract 113, Warren County Poor condition log house The estate included a 16 by 18 foot two-story log house with a 12 by 16 foot addition, which was described as being in poor condition and unoccupied. | From the records | PomeroyWilliamEstate_Warren113.pdf, page 2: 16' x 18' three roomy 2 story unoccupied log house with — ehinghe roofy haé a 12! x 16' one room addition. Entire building is in a poor condition. |
Gladys and David S. Davis farm, Tract 112, Rockingham County Log stable in poor condition A log stable measuring 15 by 16 feet with a shingled roof was listed as being in poor condition. | From the records | Davis, Gladys & David S., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Stables Log, 15xl6xl0*, shingled roof, poor condition. 65.90 |
James W. Estes farm, Tract 249, Madison County Claim for damages to adjoining land Estes claimed that the condemnation would damage his 128 acres of land outside the park area by $500. | From the records | Estes, JW, Madison County court land file, page 7: I claim will be damaged by the proposed condemnation of lands within the Park area, to the extent of $500.00 |
Bob Lam farm, Tract 541, Page County Orchard of forty apple trees The tract included an orchard with 40 apple trees that were in good condition. | From the records | LamBob_Page541.pdf, page 2: Orchards: 40 apple trees in good condition. |
G.C. and D.A. Jenkins farm, Tract 267, Madison County Abandoned frame dwelling with no windows or doors The tract included a 14x20 foot frame dwelling in fair condition that had been abandoned and had neither windows nor doors. | From the records | Cave, A.H and Payne, N.G, Madison County court land file, page 8: Inprovenents: bueliings Prane, 14x20', 4 rooms, shingle roof, 1 be story, fair condition, abandoned, spring ter supply, pillar foundation <<«« ($60.00 enie building has neither windows nor doors)) |
John A. Eppard farm (part b), Tract 7a, Rockingham County A log and frame house on the Page County side On the Page County part of Jno. A. Eppard's land were a two-story log and frame house with a metal roof, a log barn in poor condition and a frame spring house. | From the records | Eppard, John A., Rockingham County court land file, page 5: es log and frame, 16x33", kitchen 12x13x10', pore. x55", 2 stories, metal roof, 5 rooms, ceiled, fair condition, occupied by tenant, ---<- $350.00 Barn: Log, 28x46xl1@", paper and metal roof, poor condition --- 150.00 ... Spring house; Frame, 6x8x5', shingled roof, poor condition 5.00 |
John A. Eppard farm (part b), Tract 7a, Rockingham County Half-acre orchard valued at $30 In the Rockingham County part, the tract record listed a half-acre orchard valued at $60.00 an acre for the trees, $30.00 in all. | From the records | Eppard, John A., Rockingham County court land file, page 5: Orchard 250 60.00 50.00 ... Estimated to cut an average of 4 eords of fuel wood per acre (40 cords) valued at 50¢ --- $20.00 |
Julia L. Comer farm, Tract 123, Rockingham County Owner's case: six acres of splendid grassland In a statement filed for claimant Julia L. Comer by her attorney, six acres were described as cleared and grassed for about ten years, of splendid quality and able to produce large crops without fertilizer. | From the records | Comer, Julia L., Rockingham County court land file, page 7: Six acres of Seid land is cleared and has been grassed for about ten years with the result thet it is now of splendid quality and is capable of producing large crops without fertilizer. |
Rosa E. Lawson farm, Tract 119, Rockingham County Cleared land with grazing The entire tract had been cleared many years ago and had been grazed and cultivated since. | From the records | Lawson, Rose E. aka Lawson, Rosa, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: History of Tract and condition of timber: Entire tract cleared many years ago; grazed and cultivated since, |
Rosa E. Lawson farm, Tract 119, Rockingham County Payment to Lula Baugher The Treasurer of Virginia paid Lula Baugher $75.00 for her claim on tract #119. | From the records | Lawson, Rose E. aka Lawson, Rosa, Rockingham County court land file, page 15: Lula Baugher Received of J. M. Purcell, Treasurer of Virginia, the sum of $_75.00 ... being full and complete settlement for the tract of land known in said proceeding as #119 |
Otis F. Cubbage farm, Tract 484, Page County Two acres of orchard land The tract contained two acres of orchard, which was valued at $60 per acre. | From the records | CubbageOtisF._Page484.pdf, page 2: Orchard: ‘wo acres valued at $60.00 120,00 |
J. H. Eustler farm, Tract 321, Rockingham County Loose rock covering the land The file said the entire area was covered with loose rock. | From the records | Eustler, J. H., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: the antire area is covered with loose rock |
J. H. Eustler farm, Tract 321, Rockingham County Timber removed about 14 years earlier The file said all the merchantable saw timber was removed from the tract about 14 years ago. | From the records | Eustler, J. H., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: All the merchantable saw timber was removed from this tract about 14 years ago. |
A. F. Graves farm, Tract 235, Madison County Severe fire on three acres About three acres of the land had been severely burned in 1931, though the area had been protected from fire for several years prior. | From the records | Graves, AF estate, Madison County court land file, page 2: The area has been protected from fire for several years, except on about three acres which was severely burned in 1931. |
A. F. Graves farm, Tract 235, Madison County Orchard of 55 apple trees The tract included an orchard of 55 apple trees valued at 50 cents each. | From the records | Graves, AF estate, Madison County court land file, page 4: Total value of orchard (55 apple trees at 50¢) |
John C. Dyer farm, Tract 98, Madison County A frame barn in poor condition The barn and shed were a 22x20x12 frame structure with a shingle roof, noted to be in poor condition. | From the records | Dyer, John C, Madison County court land file, page 1: Barn and shed: Frame, 22x20x12', shingle roof, poor condition. |
A.J. Williams farm, Tract 188, Rockingham County A.J. Williams' pledge of land A. J. Williams was obligated to give 10 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project as part of a contribution pledge. | From the records | Williams, A. J., Rockingham County court land file, page 37: By reason of contribution pledge, obligating the owner, A. J. Williams, to give 10 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. |
Henry Smith farm, Tract 129, Madison County Two dwellings occupied by tenants The tract included a log and frame dwelling with five rooms and a log dwelling with three rooms, both occupied by tenants. | From the records | Smith, Henry, Madison County court land file, page 1: Log and frame dwelling... occupied by tenant... Log dwelling... occupied by tenant |
Henry Smith farm, Tract 129, Madison County Orchard of fifty-five trees The appraisal listed fifty-five fruit and nut trees, valued at two dollars each, for a total of $110. | From the records | Smith, Henry, Madison County court land file, page 1: 55 fruit and nut trees @ $2.00 per tree. |
Henry Smith farm, Tract 129, Madison County All saw timber removed The history of the tract noted that all saw timber had been removed from the land. | From the records | Smith, Henry, Madison County court land file, page 1: All saw timber has been re- moved from s tract. |
Tony Taylor farm, Tract 346, Madison County Orchard of 103 trees in poor condition The tract included 75 mature apple trees and 28 peach trees, all described as being in poor condition. | From the records | Taylor, Tony, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard; 75 apple trees, mature, poor condition. 28 peach trees, 6 years old, poor condition. Total of 103 trees valied @ $1.00 per tree ----- $103.00. |
Tony Taylor farm, Tract 346, Madison County Assessed and deed value of $300 The tract was assessed at $300.00, and the deed recorded in 1924 also gave its value as $300.00. | From the records | Taylor, Tony, Madison County court land file, page 3: Value Claimed: Assessed: $300.00 Deed: $300.00 in 1924. |
M.M Hartley farm, Tract 28, Warren County Worn out and eroded land The cultivated land was described as comparatively free of rock but worn out, with some areas badly eroded; it had been abandoned and was growing up in brush. About 5 acres around the house had excellent sod. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “About 5 acres around the house had excellent sod”; the land-acquisition case file says “There is about 5 acres arouné the house which hes ean excelient sod”. | From the records | HartleyM.M._Warren28.pdf, page 2: The cultivated lend is comparatively free of rock, but appears to be worn out, an€ some areas are badly eroded. It has bem abandoned end is growing up to brushe |
Walter Lewis farm, Tract 251, Madison County Dwelling described as vacant frame house The dwelling was a 14x26 foot frame house with four rooms and a porch, noted as being in fair condition and vacant with a spring water supply. | From the records | Lewis, Walter, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Frame, 14x26', 4 rooms, porch 7x26', shingle root, 1% story, fair condition, vacant, spring water supply, pillar foundation. |
Newton Sisk farm, Tract 117, Rappahannock County Orchard of 90 wormy apple trees The tract contained an orchard of 90 old apple trees described as being in very poor shape, badly cut up and wormy. | From the records | Sisk, Newton, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: The orchard consists of 90 old apple trees in very poor shape, badly cut up and wormy. |
Newton Sisk farm, Tract 117, Rappahannock County Sisk claims $700 paid for property Newton Sisk claimed he had paid $700 for the property. | From the records | Sisk, Newton, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: Sisk claims to have paid $700. for this property. |
Mrs. A.E. Williams farm, Tract 593, Page County Five or six old apple trees of no value There were five or six old apple trees on the land that were considered to have no value. | From the records | WilliamsMrs.A.E._Page593.pdf, page 2: 5 or 6 Old apple trees of no value. |
Frank Compton farm (part a), Tract 112a, Rappahannock County A frame house and log barn The tract included a six-room frame house with a shingle roof and an old log barn with sheds. | From the records | Compton, Frank, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Improvements: One-6 room frame house, shingle roo log barn |
Frank Compton farm (part a), Tract 112a, Rappahannock County Land growing up to brush Practically all of the tract had been cleared for grazing or cultivation and was now growing up to brush. All merchantable timber had been removed many years earlier. | From the records | Compton, Frank, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Practically all of the tract has been cleared ap for frabing or cultivation and is now growing up to brush. |
Frank Compton farm (part a), Tract 112a, Rappahannock County Forty apple trees The improvements list on the appraisal sheet included 40 apple trees. | From the records | Compton, Frank, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: 40 Apple Trees |
Owner not recorded, Tract 31, Rappahannock County School board option price of $100 The Rappahannock County School Board approved an option price of $100.00 for the Hull School property, which included one acre and one frame school building. | From the records | RappahannockSchoolBoard_Rapp31.pdf, page 16: For the Hull School property, 1 acre mora or less including one frame sthool buil@ing and deeigneted as Shenandoah National P erk Tract 6-31 100.00 |
William and wife Bowles farm, Tract 179, Albemarle County One-story log house with spring water The tract included a fair condition, one-story log house with a paper roof and a spring water supply. | From the records | BowlesWilliam and Wife_Albemarle179.pdf, page 2: fair condition 1 story, log house ... spring water supply |
D. C. and T. J. Berry farm, Tract 289, Madison County Orchard of 60 trees The orchard had 21 apple trees, 40 years old, and 32 peach trees, 12 years old, both in poor condition, plus 7 walnut trees, 60 trees in all. | From the records | Berry, DC and TJ, Madison County court land file, page 4: Orchard 21 apple trees, 40 years old, poor condition, 32 Beach trees, 12 years old, poor condition, 7 walnut trees, making a total of 60 trees valued at $1.00 -= 560,00. |
Charles F. Dyer farm (part a), Tract 99a, Madison County Poor condition of the dwelling The owner occupied the dwelling, which was described as being in poor condition. | From the records | Dyer, Chas E, Madison County court land file, page 4: Condition poor, occupied by owner,-- 100,00 |
S.H. and B.H. Spitler farm, Tract 134, Madison County State's Skyline Drive claim The State Commission on Conservation and Development claimed $131.09 for a right-of-way for the Skyline Drive. | From the records | Spitler, SH and BH, Madison County court land file, page 11: The State Commission on Conservation and Development has heretofére® filed a claim for $131.09 which your undersigned ad- mits is justly due the aforesaid Commission by contract on account ,of a certain right-of-way acquired by the said Commission for the -gonstruction of a certain road known as the Skyline Drive |
S.H. and B.H. Spitler farm, Tract 134, Madison County Improvements made to the farm In a deposition, the Spitler owners said they had improved the tenant house, built a summer house and put metal roofing on everything. | From the records | Deposition, Madison County court land file, page 3: Cattle scgles, stable, we have improved the tenant house, built a summer house, and put metal roofing on everything, |
W. Henry Woodward estate farm, Tract 212, Rappahannock County Abandoned log dwelling The old log dwelling was abandoned several years ago and was partially fallen down. | From the records | WoodwardW.Henry_Rapp212.pdf, page 2: The old log dvelling has no value... The dwelling was abandoned several years ago, and is now partially fallen down. |
W. Henry Woodward estate farm, Tract 212, Rappahannock County No merchantable timber The tract contained no merchantable saw timber. | From the records | WoodwardW.Henry_Rapp212.pdf, page 2: There is no merchantable saw timber on the tract. |
W. Henry Woodward estate farm, Tract 212, Rappahannock County Meat house valued at ten dollars A meat house measuring 10 by 12 feet with a shingle roof was valued at $10.00. | From the records | Woodward, WH, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: Meat house 10 x 12 frame, shingle roof-<- $10.00 |
R.B. McDaniel farm, Tract 298, Madison County The dwelling was a two-story frame house The owner occupied a two-story frame dwelling with six rooms, a porch, metal roof, and spring water supply. | From the records | McDaniel, RB, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Frame, 18x24', 6 rooms... 2 story, walls ceiled and plastered, Spring water supply, solid foundation, fair condition, occupied by owner. |
William Morris farm, Tract 219, Rockingham County Receipt of the improvement payment Hammer & Hammer, attorneys, received $150.00 from Clerk J. Robert Switzer as payment in full for the improvements on Tract No. 219, belonging to William Morris. | From the records | Morris, Wm., Rockingham County court land file, page 16: Received of J. Robert Switzer, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, Virginia, the sum of One Hundred Fifty Dollars, ($150.00), being in full for the amount paid into the hands of said Clerk for improvements on Tract No. 219, belonging to William Morris |
Rosa B. Eppard farm, Tract 55, Augusta County No improvements on the tract The appraisal noted there were no improvements on the property. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “The appraisal noted there were no improvements on the property”; the land-acquisition case file says “Acreese Claimed: 27 Assessed: 92 4. 801”. | From the records | EppardRosaB._Augusta55.pdf, page 2: Improvements: Nonge |
O.F. Judd farm, Tract 115, Page County Frame dwelling with metal roof The owner occupied a 16 by 33 foot frame house with four rooms, plastered walls, and a metal roof. | From the records | JuddO.Fletcher_Page115.pdf, page 2: Dwelling: frame - 16' x 33¢ » 4 rooms - metal roof rick flues ~ plastered - occupied by owners |
B. G. and Kemper, B. P. Garth farm, Tract 153, Albemarle County Total value of the tract The total value of the tract, covering land, improvements and fruit trees, was $1,862.00. | From the records | GarthB.G.EstateandKemperB.P._Albemarle153.pdf, page 3: Total value of tract $2862.00 |
A.E. Williams farm, Tract 187, Rockingham County Timber valued at $86 for stave wood The estimate included 43 cords of stave wood valued at $2.00 per cord, totaling $86.00. | From the records | Williams, A. E., Rockingham County court land file, page 4: The estimate to cut 1 cord of stavewood per acre valued at $2.00 per cord and-an average of 6 cords of fuelwood valued @ 25¢ per cord «-- 43 cords of stavewood © $2.00 ---- $86.00 |
David Lee Kibler farm, Tract 44, Page County Neglected orchard with dead wood The tract had twenty apple trees, 30 to 40 years old, that were neglected and had a great deal of dead wood. | From the records | KiblerDavidL._Page44.pdf, page 2: Orchard: Twenty apple trees SO to 40 yeoare old Lested, and with & great deal of dead wood. |
Malinda A. Morris farm, Tract 350, Rockingham County Dwelling in poor condition The tract record listed a frame dwelling with 3 rooms and a paper roof, occupied by the owner and in poor condition. | From the records | Morris, Malinda, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Frame dwelling; 15x18*, with 3 rooms, two side rooms, 10x12 & 10xll', 6x12" porch, paper roof, 14 story, occupied by owner, board roof, poor condition. |
E. Hubert Jenkins farm, Tract 174, Rappahannock County Small log dwelling The improvements included a small 14 by 14 foot log dwelling with a shingled roof, valued at $150. | From the records | JenkinsHubertE._Rapp174.pdf, page 2: Improvementst Dwellinge 14'x14', log, ehingled, 2 room $150, |
E. Hubert Jenkins farm, Tract 174, Rappahannock County Smoke house and kitchen The tract also contained an 8 by 10 foot smoke house with a paper roof and a 12 by 14 foot shingled kitchen. | From the records | JenkinsHubertE._Rapp174.pdf, page 2: Smoke Housee 8'x10! , Paper Roof 35, Kitchens 12'xi¢', shingled 10, |
E. Hubert Jenkins farm, Tract 174, Rappahannock County A log house and a new frame room The tract included a one-room log house with a shingle roof, a smoke house with a paper roof, a hen house, and a new frame room with a paper roof that was about completed. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The tract included a one-room log house with a shingle roof, a smoke house with a paper roof, a hen house, and a new frame room with a paper roof that was about completed”; the county court land file says “Value of Improvements: $ 520 . 00”. | From the records | Jenkins, EH, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Improvements: One 1 room log house am kitchen, shingle roof, one new frame room with paper roof, about completed, smoke house, paper roof, and one hen house. |
Ed Sipe farm, Tract 349, Rockingham County Improvements and orchard valued The tract record valued the improvements at $25 and the orchard at $50. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The tract record valued the improvements at $25 and the orchard at $50”; the county court land file says “Value of Improvements: $25.00”. | From the records | Sipe, Ed, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Value of Orchard: $50.00 50.00 |
J. R. Cook estate farm, Tract 39, Rockingham County Timber estimated at 354 cords The tract was estimated to cut 354 cords of wood. The appraisal form listed the wood at $50 and the timber at $200. | From the records | Cook, J. R. Estate, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Tract is estimated to cut 354 cords of wood |
J. R. Cook estate farm, Tract 39, Rockingham County Discrepancy in acreage While the area was supposed to be 100 acres, maps showed the property inside the Park comprised about 189 acres. | From the records | Cook, J. R. Estate, Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Our information shows 189 A. as the area of this property inside the parks |
Nish North farm, Tract 13, Rappahannock County Timber value of $300 The value of timber was listed at $300, separate from the land value. | From the records | North, Nish, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Value of Timber: $300.00 |
Hillis Dallas farm, Tract 505, Page County Six-room plastered house with metal roof The tract included a six-room frame house with plastered walls, a solid foundation, and a metal roof. It also had a spring water supply and a cellar. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “The tract included a six-room frame house with plastered walls, a solid foundation, and a metal roof”; the land-acquisition case file says “paper roof”. | From the records | DallasHillis_Page505.pdf, page 2: six rooms plastered, solid foundation, ... Frame, 14x24, porch 6x24, two stories, metel ... Cellar 6x8, Spring water supply. |
J. M. Beasley farm, Tract 363?, Rockingham County Award of $210 for Tract 363 An attorney's January 1934 letter said R. A. Breeden had spoken about filing his claim for the $210.00 award for tract 363. | From the records | Beasley, J. M., Rockingham County court land file, page 12: Mr. R. A. Breeden spoke to you about filing his claim for th award for tract 363 for the amount of $210.00. |
J. M. Beasley farm, Tract 363?, Rockingham County Settlement payment received R. A. Breeden received $210.00 from the Treasurer of Virginia as full and complete settlement for tract #363. | From the records | Beasley, J. M., Rockingham County court land file, page 14: Received of J. M. Purcell, Treasurer of Virginia, the sum of $_210.00 ... being full and complete settlement for the tract of land known in said proceeding as # 363 |
J. M. Beasley farm, Tract 363?, Rockingham County Court order directing payment to Breeden The court ordered that the $210 award for Tract No. 363 be paid to R. A. Breeden of Stanardsville. | From the records | Beasley, J. M., Rockingham County court land file, page 6: ordered by the court that the said sum of £10.00 [sic]... be paid unto Rea. Sreeden [sic] of Stanardsville Va. |
J.M. Jenkins farm (part b), Tract 19b, Madison County Attorney received a $15 donation From the condemnation proceeds, $15 was paid to N. G. Payne, attorney, described as a donation. | From the records | Jenkins, JM, Madison County court land file, page 27: To N. G. Payne, attorney, for, donation $15.00 |
J.M. Jenkins farm (part b), Tract 19b, Madison County Scrubby timber with no commercial value The remaining stands of timber on the tract were described as so scrubby that they had no commercial value. | From the records | Jenkins, JM, Madison County court land file, page 3: The remaining stands are so scrubby that they have no commercial value. |
J.M. Jenkins farm (part b), Tract 19b, Madison County Fields growing up to blackberries The place was abandoned and the fields were growing up to blackberries and locust. | From the records | Jenkins, JM, Madison County court land file, page 6: The place is abandoned and the fields are growing up to blackberries and locust. |
J.M. Jenkins farm (part b), Tract 19b, Madison County Tract taken on store account A note states that the price paid for the tract was $750 and it was taken in by Jenkins on a store account. | From the records | Jenkins, JM, Madison County court land file, page 9: Note: Price paid for this tract was $750.. It was taken in by Jenkins on a store account. |
Martha J. Pomeroy farm, Tract 116, Warren County Martha Pomeroy's claimed value Martha J. Pomeroy claimed her 94-acre tract was worth $7,000. | From the records | PomeroyMarthaJ._Warren116.pdf, page 2: Value claimed: $7000.00 |
Teddy Hensley farm, Tract 89, Rockingham County Teddy Hensley's frame dwelling The tract's improvements included a one-story frame dwelling, 14 by 28 feet, with three rooms, a porch, and a metal roof, in good condition. | From the records | Hensley, Teddy, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: IMPROVEMENTS 3 DWELLING----Frame, 14x28, L 12x14', 3 rooms, 1 story, 1 room ceiled, porch 6x20', metal roof, good condition, occupied by owner |
M.R. Bradford farm, Tract 32, Rappahannock County Condition of the timber and land The cleared land had been under cultivation for many years, the timber had been cut, and the timbered portions had been repeatedly and severely burned. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The cleared land had been under cultivation for many years, the timber had been cut, and the timbered portions had been repeatedly and severely burned”; the county court land file says “They have been neglected”. | From the records | Bradford, MR, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: The cleared land has been under cultivation for many years, The timber has been cut and the timbered portions of the tract has been repeatedly and severely burned. |
G.H. Cave farm, Tract 382, Page County Land valued at $153 total The tract was appraised at $153 total, including $81 for 108 cords of timber. | From the records | CaveGeorgeH._Page382.pdf, page 2: Total value of tract 153.00 |
Mary & J.W.L. Morrison farm, Tract 47, Warren County A chicken house valued at $25 The improvements listed included a chicken house valued at $25. | From the records | MorrisonW.J.andMary_Warren47.pdf, page 2: SelS Chicken house weleed at 4 20,00 |
Anna V. Bowen farm, Tract 116, Rappahannock County Orchard in very bad shape The orchards containing 400 trees were in very bad shape, with almost as many dead trees as live ones, and all were full of caterpillars. | From the records | Bowen, Anna Heirs, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: The orchards containing 400 trees, are in very bad shape, there are almost as many dead trees as live ones, and all are full of caterpillars, |
Anna V. Bowen farm, Tract 116, Rappahannock County Timber burned over and rough The timbered portion of the tract was very rough and steep and had been burned over, with the remaining timber scattered. | From the records | Bowen, Anna Heirs, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: The timbered portion of this tract is very rough and steep and burned over. ‘he small amount of timber re-maining on it is scattered. |
Anna V. Bowen farm, Tract 116, Rappahannock County Claimed value of $4066 The claimant stated the total value of their right, title, estate or interest in the tract with improvements was $4066. | From the records | Bowen, Anna Heirs, Rappahannock County court land file, page 3: I claim that the total value of my right, title, estate or es in and to this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is $4066 €¢ Boreas S |
Ashby G. Atkins farm, Tract 156, Rappahannock County Condition of the log house The main house was a dilapidated log structure with a shingle roof, three rooms, and a shed kitchen. | From the records | Atkins, Ashby, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: ouse, log, with shed kitchen, 14 story, 3 room, shingle roof, dilapidated |
Ashby G. Atkins farm, Tract 156, Rappahannock County Total value of improvements The total value of all improvements was listed as $305.00. | From the records | Atkins, Ashby, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: To€al value cf improvements 305.00 |
Nina B. Dwyer farm (part b), Tract 114b, Rappahannock County Land growing up to brush Nearly all the tract had been cleared and cultivated but was abandoned for several years and was growing up to brush. | From the records | Dwyer, Nina, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Nearly all the tract has been cleared up and cultivated, but is has been abandoned for several years and is growing up to brush. |
Lucy Cornwell farm, Tract 134, Rappahannock County A frame house and tenant house The tract included a five-room frame house with a metal roof and a separate tenant house with a composition roof. | From the records | Cornwell, Lucy, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Improvements: Frame house,5 rooms, metal roof... Tenant house, frame,4 rooms,15 story, composition roof |
Joseph Wood farm, Tract 176, Rockingham County Dwelling occupied by tenant A dwelling on the tract was occupied by a tenant and had a solid foundation. | From the records | Wood, Joseph Estate, Rockingham County court land file, page 3: occupied by tenant, solid foundation |
Fray and Miller tract, Tract 131, Madison County Timber estimate on White Oak Run On the watershed of White Oak Run, the survey estimated 2,522 M. ft. of timber, including 410 M. ft. of chestnut oak, 1,007 M. ft. of red oak and 436 M. ft. of hemlock. | From the records | Fray and Miller, Madison County court land file, page 3: There is estimated to be 2522 M. ft. on this watershed as follows; 410 M. ft. chestnut oak... 1007 M. ft. red oak... 436 M. ft. hemlock |
Fray and Miller tract, Tract 131, Madison County Bernie Taylor claimed fee simple ownership Bernie Taylor claimed to be the owner in fee simple of the tract and the proceeds arising from its condemnation. | From the records | Fray and Miller, Madison County court land file, page 32: ERNIEZ TayLOR claims to be the ower in fee simple of the tract and proceeds arising from the condemnation of the tract, |
Fray and Miller tract, Tract 131, Madison County Buildings and improvements valued at $470 The Board of Appraisal Commissioners valued the buildings and improvements on the tract at $470.00. | From the records | Fray and Miller, Madison County court land file, page 46: the total value of the buildines and improvements to be $470.00 |
Fray and Miller tract, Tract 131, Madison County Schuyler Dodson's dwelling valuation Schuyler Dodson, a squatter on the Fray and Miller tract, claimed a four-room frame dwelling that the survey valued at $110. | From the records | Fray and Miller, Madison County court land file, page 5: valued @ $110.00. |
Fray and Miller tract, Tract 131, Madison County Bernie Taylor's meat house Bernie Taylor's claim on the Fray and Miller tract included a frame meat house, 6 by 6 feet, with a shingle roof, in fair condition. | From the records | Fray and Miller, Madison County court land file, page 6: Meat house: Frame, 6x6', shingle roof, fair condition. |
Arenee Bailey farm, Tract 685, Page County Timber valued at ten dollars The tract included twenty cords of fuelwood which were valued at ten dollars. | From the records | BaileyArence_Page685.pdf, page 2: 20 cords of fuelwood @ SO0¢ 10.00 |
Arenee Bailey farm, Tract 685, Page County Claimed value of seven hundred The owner claimed a value of $700 for the tract, and the appraisal valued it at $505. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “The owner claimed a value of $700 for the tract, and the appraisal valued it at $505”; the land-acquisition case file says “Total value of tract 505.00”. | From the records | BaileyArence_Page685.pdf, page 2: Value Claimed: 700 * $50.00 “8 ... Total value of tract 505.00 |
Polly Shifflett farm, Tract 165, Albemarle County Orchard of twenty trees The property contained an orchard with 20 trees, valued at $20 total. | From the records | ShiflettPolly_Albemarle165.pdf, page 2: Qxrchard: 20 trees at $l. 00 «= $20.00 |
Roller, Carroll and Co. tract, Tract 128, Albemarle County Assorted fruit trees on the tract There were 15 assorted fruit trees on the property. | From the records | RollerCarroll and Company_Albemarle128.pdf, page 2: 15 assorted fruit trees |
Bennie Pullen farm, Tract 149, Rappahannock County Cut over repeatedly since tan bark was taken about 30 years earlier The wooded portion had been cut over for various timber products at different times since tan bark was removed about 30 years earlier, with some cutting within the past year. | From the records | Pullen, Bennie, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Wooded portion has been cut over for various timber products at different times since tan bark was removed about 30 years ago. |
Burke Otis tract, Tract 86, Rappahannock County Abandoned log house in fair condition The tract contained one three-room log house that was in fair condition but had been abandoned. | From the records | Burke, Otis, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: One 3 room log house in fair condition, abandoned |
Burke Otis tract, Tract 86, Rappahannock County Value of improvements appraised at $100 The value of the improvements was appraised at $100.00, while the land value was $42.00. | From the records | Burke, Otis, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Value of Improvements: $100.00 |
Dr. Breeden farm, Tract 25, Rockingham County A cleared school lot with brush The tract was an old school lot that had been completely cleared, but at least one-half had grown up to oak and other hardwood brush too small for firewood. | From the records | Breeden, Doctor, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Old school lot completely cleared and @ east onee now grown up to oak and other hardwood prush too small for firewood. |
Dr. Breeden farm, Tract 25, Rockingham County No improvements listed The file listed no improvements on the tract. | From the records | Breeden, Doctor, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Improvements: None. |
W. D. Anderson farm, Tract 161, Madison County Vacant frame dwelling in poor condition The tract included a frame dwelling measuring 14 by 31 feet with three rooms, a stone flue, and a shingle roof, which was in poor condition and vacant. | From the records | Anderson, WD, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: Frame dwelling: 14x31, 3 rooms, stone flue, shingle roof, 1g story, poor condition, vacant, solid foundation. |
W. D. Anderson farm, Tract 161, Madison County Small orchard of old apple trees The land contained an orchard with six apple trees that were 35 years old and in fair condition. | From the records | Anderson, WD, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 6 apple trees, 35 years old, fair condition. $15.00. |
W. D. Anderson farm, Tract 161, Madison County Timber being cut for local mill The timber on the tract was being cut for a local mill and had not been burned recently. | From the records | Anderson, WD, Madison County court land file, page 2: History of tract and condition of timber: Timber being cut for local mill, not burned recently. |
W. E. Finks estate farm, Tract 172, Madison County Forty-five apple trees valued at one dollar each The tract included an orchard of 45 apple trees that were 40 years old and in fair condition, valued at $1.00 each. | From the records | Finks, WE estate, Madison County court land file, page 2: 45 apple trees - 40 years old in fair condition valued @ $1.00 ---- Total -- $45.00. |
Madison Timber tract (part g), Tract 191g, Madison County Land burned bare in 1931 The land on this Madison Timber Corporation tract was burned over in the spring of 1931 by a damaging fire that laid the topsoil bare over much of the area. | From the records | Madison Timber Corporation, Madison County court land file, page 108: Land burned over in Spring of 1951 by damaging fire. Top soil laid bare over much of area. |
Madison Timber tract (part g), Tract 191g, Madison County Three peach trees valued at one dollar each The tract included three peach trees, each valued at one dollar. | From the records | Madison Timber Corporation, Madison County court land file, page 109: 3 peach trees at $1.00 CACHs coccces $3.00 |
Madison Timber tract (part g), Tract 191g, Madison County A log dwelling on Tract 191-k Tract 191-k had a log dwelling of 28 by 28 feet with six rooms, an old log kitchen, and an old log meat house, all in poor condition. | From the records | Madison Timber Corporation, Madison County court land file, page 16: Improvements: Dwelling, log, 28x28! , 6 rooms, shingle roof, paper roof, 1} story, walls log, solid foundation, spring water, poor dondition, occupied by tenant (weatherboarded) Old kitchen 16x16, log, shingle roof, poor condition. Old meat house 12x12, log, shinee roof, poor condition. |
Madison Timber tract (part g), Tract 191g, Madison County Three peach trees on Tract 191-k Tract 191-k included three peach trees valued at $1.00 each. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “Tract 191-k included three peach trees valued at $1.00 each”; the county court land file says “3 peach trees at $1.00 each”. | From the records | Madison Timber Corporation, Madison County court land file, page 16: 3 peach trees at $1.00 each...... sceeeees S5200. |
Madison Timber tract (part g), Tract 191g, Madison County Four frame dwellings and camp buildings The Madison Timber Corporation said it owned four frame dwellings of five or six rooms each, with outbuildings, and four new camp buildings with baths and a plumbing system. | From the records | Madison Timber Corporation, Madison County court land file, page 164: Four frame dwelling houses of about five or six rooms each, together with all necessary out-buildings... Four new buildings recently erected as camp properties, including baths and a complete plumbing system |
Madison Timber tract (part g), Tract 191g, Madison County A burned area on Tract 191c Approximately 400 acres of the timbered portion of Tract 191c were burned over last year, killing merchantable timber in many places. | From the records | Madison Timber Corporation, Madison County court land file, page 5: Approximately 400 acres or the timbered portion of this tract was burned over last year, doing a great deal of damage to the reproduct- ion and in many places killing merchantable timber. |
Madison Timber tract (part g), Tract 191g, Madison County Five heavy type circular saw mills The claimant owned five heavy type circular saw mills complete with edgers, trim saws, log haul-ups, boilers, engines, and necessary camp buildings and camping equipment. | From the records | Madison Timber Corporation, Madison County court land file, page 58: Five heavy type circular saw mills with edgers, trim saws, log haul-ups, boilers, engines, the necessary camp buildings and camping equipment, all necessary log equipment, a large amount of transportation facilities, miscellaneous logging tools, and equipment, wooden tramways, and all equipment necessary for the operation of a large logging and lumber manufacturing project. |
Madison Timber tract (part g), Tract 191g, Madison County Timber rights on 1,805 acres The general report on the claim of timber rights of the Ward-Rue Lumber Company covered timber rights on 1,805 acres. | From the records | Madison Timber Corporation, Madison County court land file, page 68: This claim covers timber rights on 1805 acres, the value of a contract with the Madison Timber Corporation whereby the latter agrees to sell its timber for $5.00 per M feet stumpage |
Madison Timber tract (part g), Tract 191g, Madison County Ward-Rue claim included 8 sawmills The Ward-Rue Lumber Company's timber-rights claim covered, among other things, the value of 8 sawmills and miscellaneous logging tools and equipment within the area to be condemned. | From the records | Madison Timber Corporation, Madison County court land file, page 68: the value of physical properties within the area sought to be condemned, consisting of 8 sawmills and miscellaneous logging tools and equipment |
J. E. and E. F. Gordon farm, Tract 174, Madison County Timber cut from the tract The tract was cut over about twenty-five years ago for saw timber and bark, with some poplar removed since and birch cut in 1930. | From the records | Gordon, JE and EF, Madison County court land file, page 1: The tract was cut over about twenty five years ago ror saw timber and bark and some poplar has been removed since. In 1930 the birch was cut. |
Harry L. Judd farm, Tract 82, Page County Land used as a building lot The tract had been used for many years as a building lot and contained no merchantable timber. | From the records | JuddHarryL._Page82.pdf, page 2: Used for meny years as 4 building lots There is no merchantable timber, |
Robinson and Kern tract, Tract 21, Rappahannock County Appraisal total of $1,193 The appraisal sheet gave a total value of $1,193 for the tract, including $675 for the land and $168 for the timber. | From the records | Robinson and Kern, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Total Value $90.00 585.00 $675.00 550.00 $1025.00 168.00 $1193.00 |
Sophonia Morris farm, Tract 340, Rockingham County Log dwelling in fair condition The tract included a log dwelling measuring 16 by 24 feet with three rooms, brick flues, and a paper roof, which was in fair condition and occupied by a tenant. | From the records | Morris, Sophronia, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Log dwelling 16x24', with 3 rooms, brick flues, paper roof, log wells, fair condition, occupied by tenant. |
Sophonia Morris farm, Tract 340, Rockingham County Soil described as sandy loam The soil was described as sandy loam of fair depth and fertility, with loose rock over the entire area. | From the records | Morris, Sophronia, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Soil: Sandy loam of a fair depth and fertility. Some loose rock over the entire area. |
J. W. Atkins farm, Tract 164, Rappahannock County Two-story dwelling with cellar and ten rooms The property included a 16 by 18 foot two-story dwelling with a cellar, plus an additional 16 by 20 foot two-story section, totaling ten rooms. | From the records | Atkins, JW and Ramey, JW, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: Dwelling: 16'x18'-2 story and cellar, L 16'x 20', 2 ~ gtory, ten rooms in all |
Isaac N. Long farm, Tract 346, Page County No merchantable timber The wooded area of the tract contained no merchantable timber. | From the records | LongIsaacN._Page346.pdf, page 2: The wooded area of this tract contains no merchantable timber. |
T.J. Rudacille farm, Tract 94, Warren County Abandoned three-room log house The only building on the tract was an abandoned three-room log house. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “The only building on the tract was an abandoned three-room log house”; the land-acquisition case file says “None known”. | From the records | BeatyH.W.Estate_Warren94and94A.pdf, page 3: Improvements: abandoned three room log house is the only building on the ends |
J.W. King farm, Tract 249, Rockingham County Appraised at $542.50 The tract was appraised at $542.50 in total: $280.00 for 70 acres of slope land and $262.50 for 350 cords of fuel wood. | From the records | King, J. W., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Total vaiue of tract 542.50 |
Annie R. Begoon farm, Tract 242, Rockingham County Log and stone tenant house The improvements included a log and stone tenant house that was weatherboarded, had a concrete floor, and was in good condition. | From the records | Begoon, Annie R., Rockingham County court land file, page 6: Improvements; Tenant house; Log and stone, weatherboarded - 21x2l', L lex2l', rooms, ra story, shingle roof, solid foundation, concrete floor, good condition --- $500.00 |
Pamily Arrington farm, Tract 231, Madison County 113 apple trees in fair condition The tract included 113 apple trees that were 20 years old and in fair condition. | From the records | Arrington, Pamily, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: 113 apple trees, 20 years obd, fair condition. |
Pamily Arrington farm, Tract 231, Madison County Steep and rocky slopes with loam in the cove The soil was described as loam in the cove and sandy loam on the slopes, which were steep and rocky. | From the records | Arrington, Pamily, Madison County court land file, page 1: Soil: Loam in cove. Sandy loam on slopes. Latter steep and rocky. |
Finnell Corbin farm, Tract 55, Madison County A 15x34 log dwelling with stone flues The tract included a log dwelling measuring 15 by 34 feet with four rooms, a 14x8 porch, a shingle roof, and stone flues, occupied by the owner. | From the records | Corbin, Finnell, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: log, 15x34, 4 rooms, porch 14x8, shingle roof, flues stone, Height: 14 story, occupied by owner. |
Finnell Corbin farm, Tract 55, Madison County A frame corn crib with a shingle roof The improvements listed a frame corn crib measuring 8 by 6 feet with a shingle roof in fair condition. | From the records | Corbin, Finnell, Madison County court land file, page 1: Corn Crib, frame, size 8x6, shingle roof, condition fair. |
John D. Ponn farm, Tract 83, Page County Orchard of apple and peach trees The tract contained 15 apple and peach trees in good condition, valued at $20. | From the records | PonnJohnD._Page83.pdf, page 2: Orchard: 15 apple end peach trees in good condition- one a6TG, valued BE ~< ee mom $20,00 |
Mary Booten Jones farm, Tract 33, Warren County A small orchard and a three-room house The tract included a small orchard and a 16 by 20 foot three-room house in fair condition. | From the records | JonesMaryB._Warren33.pdf, page 2: Improvements: Smell orchard, One 16? x 20° threes room house in fair condition. |
Moses Shifflett estate farm (part a), Tract 190a, Rockingham County 12 fruit trees at $1.50 each The file listed 12 fruit trees at $1.50 per tree, a total of $18.00. | From the records | Shifflett, Mose Estate, Rockingham County court land file, page 4: 12 fruit trees $1.50 per tree -. 18.00 |
Sarah E. May estate farm, Tract 357, Madison County Vacant frame dwelling in fair condition The dwelling was a frame structure measuring 18 by 24 feet with three rooms and a shingle and paper roof, noted as being in fair condition but vacant. | From the records | May, Sarah E estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Frame, 18x24', 3 rooms, shingle and paper roof, 1% story, foundation of pillars, fair condition, vacant. |
Sarah E. May estate farm, Tract 357, Madison County Granary in poor condition The granary was a frame building measuring 14 by 12 feet with a shingle roof that was described as being in poor condition. | From the records | May, Sarah E estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: Granary: Frame, 14x12, shingle roof, poor |
W. B. Dutrow estate farm, Tract 257, Rockingham County Land cut over eight years prior The tract had been cut over about eight years ago but had since grown into a nice stand of stock. | From the records | Dutrow, W. B. Estate, Rockingham County court land file, page 2: This tract was cut over about cight years ago but since that time the immature mixed oak has grown into a very nice stand |
Mrs. John Knighting farm, Tract 52, Rockingham County Land acquired from Z. J. Knighting in 1918 A petition said John E. Knighten got the tract from Z. J. Knighting by a deed dated November 1918. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “A petition said John E. Knighten got the tract from Z. J. Knighting by a deed dated November 1918”; the county court land file says “Lizzie J. (Mrs. John E.) Knighten, and seven children”. | From the records | Knighting, Mrs. John, Rockingham County court land file, page 14: which land he acquired from Z. J. Knighting by deed dated November 25, 1918 |
Mrs. John Knighting farm, Tract 52, Rockingham County Orchard of apple and peach trees The tract record listed an orchard of apple and peach trees on 2 acres, valued at $30.00 per acre for the trees only ($60.00). | From the records | Knighting, Mrs. John, Rockingham County court land file, page 4: Za0e00 ... 10 yeare old, fair, 65 peach trees « 7? years, fiar, (2 acres) valued © 250,00 per acre for treos only. 60,00 |
M. L. Eppard farm, Tract 37, Rockingham County Timber cut over and burned The timber on the tract had been cut over and burned repeatedly. On the southeastern part it was only brush too small for cordwood, and the rest was mainly an oak stand with some pine. | From the records | Eppard, M. L., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Cut over and burned repeatedly. |
J.O. Sisk estate farm, Tract 39, Madison County An abandoned old log dwelling An old log dwelling with a stone chimney was in poor condition and abandoned. | From the records | Sisk, JO, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling, old log, 14x16, 2 rooms, shingle, stone chimney, poor condition, abandoned, |
A.L. and J.F. Moubray farm, Tract 166, Rockingham County A dilapidated frame house and log stable The tract included an old frame house described as dilapidated and an incomplete log stable in poor condition with no roof. | From the records | Moubray, A. L. & J. F., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Improvements: Old house: Frame, dilapidated. Incomplete stable; Log 15x26x12', poor condition, no roof. |
Martha Atkins farm, Tract 183, Rappahannock County A barn in poor shape A 16 by 20 foot barn with a shingle roof was listed as being in poor shape and not used for some years. | From the records | AtkinsMarthaE_Rapp183.pdf, page 2: barn,i6' x 204, shingle roof,in poor shape,not used for gome years |
Martha Atkins farm, Tract 183, Rappahannock County A barn in poor condition A barn measuring 16 by 20 feet with a shingle roof was in poor shape and had not been used for some years. | From the records | Atkins, Martha, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: barn,16' x 201, shingle roof,in poor shape, not used for some years 35.00 |
Lee Frazier farm, Tract 133, Rappahannock County Five-room frame dwelling valued at $350 The main dwelling, a five-room frame house, was valued at $350.00. | From the records | Frazier, Lee, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: 1 Dwelling--14 x 20, frame, 5 rooms... $350.0 |
Lee Frazier farm, Tract 133, Rappahannock County Log barn valued at $30 A log barn was listed as an improvement with a value of $30.00. | From the records | Frazier, Lee, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: 1 Log BOLReceeceacecceecsesdeacenassne 30.0 |
Ida Lee Nicholson farm, Tract 9, Madison County Orchard and rocky soil The land was described as shallow but fertile and very rocky with much outcrops, and included 3 acres of orchard. | From the records | Nicholson, Ida Lee, Madison County court land file, page 1: Soil: Shallow but fertile. Very rocky with much outcrops. ... Value of orchard. °* gi20.00 |
M.H. Wagner farm, Tract 296, Rockingham County Remaining timber described as small oaks The remaining stand consisted of small oaks and some short leaf pine. | From the records | Wagner, M. H., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: The rewsining stand consists of emeall oaks ond some short leaf pine. |
Bettie E. Powell farm, Tract 149, Rockingham County Court dismissed proceeding on Tract 149 The petitioner advised the court it had decided not to acquire Tract 149, and the court granted the motion to dismiss the proceeding as to that tract. | From the records | Powell, Bettie E., Rockingham County court land file, page 7: advised the Court that Petitioner... had decided not to acquire that tract of land... bearing the number 149 on said map |
E. J. Brown farm, Tract 118, Madison County An orchard of fifty-year-old apple trees The tract had an orchard of 33 apple trees that were 50 years old, in fair to poor condition. | From the records | Brown, EJ, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard, 53 trees, apple, 50 years, fair to poor condition. |
E. J. Brown farm, Tract 118, Madison County A log barn in poor condition A log barn measuring 22 by 34 feet with a shingle roof was listed as being in poor condition. | From the records | Brown, EJ, Madison County court land file, page 1: Log barn, 22 x 34 x 12, shingle roof, poor condition. |
Ida E. Nicholson farm, Tract 17, Madison County Timber clear-cut and dead The tract had been clear-cut at one time, and the remaining scattered chestnut trees were now dead, with the land covered in brush. | From the records | Nicholson, Ida. E, Madison County court land file, page 1: Clear cut at one time except for scattered chestnut now dead. Now covered with brush in which locust is prominent. |
W.W. and E.B. Sellers farm, Tract 179, Rockingham County A frame tenant house and barn The tract included a two-story frame tenant house in good condition and a frame barn with a metal roof in poor condition. | From the records | Selllers, W. W. & E. B., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Tenant house; Frame, 16x29', 4 rooms, 2 story, porch 6x16' good condition. Barn: Frame, 16x30', metal roof, poor condition. |
W.W. and E.B. Sellers farm, Tract 179, Rockingham County Value of improvements The total value of improvements was listed as $745.00. | From the records | Selllers, W. W. & E. B., Rockingham County court land file, page 15: Total value of impro- 745.00 |
W.W. and E.B. Sellers farm, Tract 179, Rockingham County Value of timber The total value of timber was listed as $150.00. | From the records | Selllers, W. W. & E. B., Rockingham County court land file, page 15: Total value of timber-150.00 |
William V. Wood farm, Tract 97, Rockingham County An unfinished hen house The tract's improvements included a frame hen house, 16 by 16 feet, noted as unfinished. | From the records | Wood, Wm. V. Estate, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: TEN HOUSE---Frame, 16x16x12! unfinished |
William V. Wood farm, Tract 97, Rockingham County A cider house and shop The tract included a frame cider house, 26 by 26 feet, and a frame shop, 16 by 22 feet, both with paper roofs and in fair condition. | From the records | Wood, Wm. V. Estate, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: CIDER HOUSE----Frame, 26x26x12', Paper roof... SHOP Frame, 16x22x10', paper roof |
Richard Partlow farm, Tract 63, Rappahannock County Orchard of 107 apple trees An orchard of approximately four acres contained 107 apple trees that were 15 years old and in fair condition. | From the records | PartlowRichardandLucy_Rapp63.pdf, page 2: There ia an orchord of approximates ly four acres conteining 107 15-year old apple trees in faiy condition |
Richard Partlow farm, Tract 63, Rappahannock County Four-acre apple orchard valued at $50 per acre The tract had an orchard of about four acres of apple trees in fair condition, valued at $50 per acre. | From the records | Partlow, Richard, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: There is an o of approximate. ly four acres containing 107 -year old apple trees in fair condition |
Richard Partlow farm, Tract 63, Rappahannock County No buildings on the tract The report noted there were no buildings on the tract, though the cultivated land was enclosed with fairly substantial rail fences. | From the records | Partlow, Richard, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: There are no buildings on this tract but the cul- tivated land is enclosed with fairly substantial rail fences. |
Thomas N. and E. N. Hershberger Ellis farm (part a), Tract 226a, Page County Abandoned frame dwelling with salvage value The dwelling was a two-story frame house in poor condition and abandoned. It was being razed, with a salvage value of only $75. | From the records | EllisandHershberger_Page226A.pdf, page 2: Dwelling: Frame, 16x24 with an ell 1l2x20'~2 stories, G Pooms with porch 7x24t, shingle reof, brick chime neys, eeiled; poor condition, sbendoned; being razed, salvage value only-----~---- $75.00 |
R.F. Marshall farm (part a), Tract 34, Albemarle County Poor condition of all structures The dwelling was a small frame house in poor condition and standing vacant; the barn and the small sheds were also in poor condition. | From the records | MarshallR.F._Albemarle34.pdf, page 18: Dwelling: Frame 16x18', 3 rooms and porch, poor, Barn; 24x50x16! , poor conditio vacant Nsmall sheds: poor condition |
R.F. Marshall farm (part a), Tract 34, Albemarle County Orchard in poor condition The tract included an orchard that was noted to be in poor condition. | From the records | MarshallR.F._Albemarle34.pdf, page 18: Orchard: poor condition |
R.F. Marshall farm (part a), Tract 34, Albemarle County Orchard of 48 fruit trees The tract contained 48 fruit trees, which were appraised at a total value of $48.00. | From the records | MarshallR.F._Albemarle34.pdf, page 2: 48 frult trees @ Glo 48.00 |
Owner not recorded, Tract 101a, Warren County A small log house with a shingle roof The only building on the property was a small one-and-a-half story log house with a shingle roof. | From the records | FoxHenry_Warren101A.pdf, page 2: The only building on the property is a small one and 4 half story log house with shingle roof. |
James A. Estes farm, Tract 103, Rappahannock County Cook shanty almost new One of the buildings was a cook shanty with plank sides and a shingle roof that was described as almost new. | From the records | EstesJames_Rapp103.pdf, page 2: 1 Cook Shanty- plank sides, stripped, four rooms, sh: 6 roof, not celled, almost neWse |
James A. Estes farm, Tract 103, Rappahannock County Claim of $4,000 for 263 acres The claimant asserted a total value of $4,000 for 263 acres, while the assessed value was only $252. | From the records | Estes, James, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Acreage Claimed; 263 Assessed: 252.5 ... Value Clained: $4000.00 Assessed: $252.00 |
Ella F. Hickle farm (part a), Tract 196a, Rockingham County 10 fruit trees valued at $20 The file listed 10 assorted fruit trees, 15 years old, valued at $20.00. | From the records | Hickle, Ella (Ralph Baden), Rockingham County court land file, page 6: 10 assorted fruit trees - 15 years old, ‘air condition --+ 20.00 |
Ella F. Hickle farm (part a), Tract 196a, Rockingham County Sale price of $800 Ralph H. Bader purchased the real estate at public auction for eight hundred dollars. | From the records | Hickle, Ella (Ralph Baden), Rockingham County court land file, page 8: to Ralph H. Bader for the price of Kight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) |
M.D. Longley farm, Tract 224, Rockingham County Abandoned log dwelling in poor condition The tract included a log dwelling measuring 16 by 20 feet with a shingle roof, which was in very poor condition and abandoned. | From the records | Longley, M. D., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log 16x20', shingle roof, kitchen 12212x8', 3 rooms, log finish, very poor condition, abandoned |
M.D. Longley farm, Tract 224, Rockingham County Owner pledged land for the park M. D. Longley was obligated by a contribution pledge to give 10 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Longley, M. D., Rockingham County court land file, page 5: By reason of Contribution Pledge, obligating the owner, M. D. Longley, to give 10 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. |
B.R. Blankenbaker farm, Tract 265, Madison County A large frame house with eight rooms The main dwelling was a two-story frame building measuring 28 by 38 feet with eight rooms, two halls, and a porch, occupied by the owner. | From the records | Blankenbaker, B, Madison County court land file, page 1: Frame, 28x38', 8 rooms, 2 halls, porch 7x38', ... good condition, occupied by owner |
B.R. Blankenbaker farm, Tract 265, Madison County A saw mill shanty and old barn The property contained a two-room frame saw mill shanty and an old frame barn, both in fair condition with paper roofs. | From the records | Blankenbaker, B, Madison County court land file, page 1: Saw mill shanty: 2 rooms, frame, 23x23', paper roof, fair con on. ... Old barn: Frame, 23x26', paper roof, fair condition. |
Jeremiah Atkins farm, Tract 161, Rappahannock County Two hundred peach trees There were 200 peach trees that were four years old. | From the records | AtkinsJeremiah_Rapp161.pdf, page 3: 200 Peach Trees- 4 years old @ $69 120,00 |
Emma V. Gibbon farm, Tract 163, Rockingham County Tract 163 had no buildings or cleared land The report for Tract 163 says there was no cleared land and no improvements, and that the all-wooded tract had been heavily cut over, with part of it burned over repeatedly. | From the records | Gibbons, Emma V., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Improvements: NONE. There is no cleared land on this tract. |
Jacob B. Dodson, Sr. farm, Tract 184, Rappahannock County Log house with shingle roof The main house was a 6-room log structure with a shed and a shingle roof, appraised in fair condition. | From the records | Dodson, JB Sr, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: House, loge with shed, 6 rooms, shingle Toof, fair condition |
Lester and Annie Gallihugh farm (part a), Tract 246a, Madison County A log dwelling with spring water The tract included a log dwelling measuring 14 by 24 feet with two rooms, a shingle roof, and a spring water supply. | From the records | Gallihugh, Lester and Annie, Madison County court land file, page 2: Improvements: Dwelling: Log, 14x24", 2 rooms, shingle roof, 1 story, log finish, fair condition, occupied by owner, spring water supply, pillar foundation. |
Robert H. Via farm, Tract 301, Rockingham County Total value of $180 listed The file listed a total value of $180.00 for the tract. | From the records | Via, Robert, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Value of Orchard: $ $180.00 |
Emily F. Smith estate farm, Tract 336, Madison County Neglected land and scrub timber The entire property had a neglected appearance, with remaining timber consisting of scattering scrubby oaks that had no market value. | From the records | Smith, Emily F estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: The entire property has a neglected appearance... |
W.A. McDaniel farm, Tract 205, Madison County Abandoned log dwelling in poor condition A 16x40 foot log and frame dwelling with four rooms was described as being in poor condition and abandoned. | From the records | McDaniel, WA, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log and Frame, 16x40', 4 rooms, shingle Toor, stone flues, 1} story, pillar foundation, poor condition, abandoned. |
W.A. McDaniel farm, Tract 205, Madison County Timber removed from wooded portion Poplar had been removed from the wooded portion of the tract about four years prior to the report. | From the records | McDaniel, WA, Madison County court land file, page 1: The poplar was removed from the wooded portion of This tract about four years ago. |
Katie M. Grandle farm, Tract 107, Rockingham County Abandoned slaughter house The tract included a frame slaughter house measuring 12 by 20 feet with one room and a metal roof, which was in fair condition but abandoned. | From the records | Grandle, Katie M., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Improvements: Slaughter house, frame 12x20, 1 room, metal roof, condition fair, abandoned. Value 75,00 |
Elmer M. Partlow farm, Tract 61, Rappahannock County Two dwellings and decaying outbuildings The tract contained two dwellings valued at $200 total, while the outbuildings were described as decaying rapidly with no value. | From the records | PartlowElmer_Rapp61.pdf, page 2: The outbuildings are decaying rapidly and have no value. |
Elmer M. Partlow farm, Tract 61, Rappahannock County Orchard of young and old trees The orchard included 310 young apple trees about three years old and 190 older trees about 15 to 20 years old. | From the records | Partlow, EM, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: There are now on the tract 310 young apple trees about three years old and 190 thees about 15 to 20 years old. |
George A. Cubbage farm, Tract 450, Page County Frame dwelling with spring The dwelling was a frame structure with five rooms, a porch, a shingle roof, and a solid foundation with a cellar. It was described as being in fair condition but was vacant. | From the records | CubbageGeorgeA._Page450.pdf, page 2: Dwelling - frame - 14° x B2' ~ Ell + 12° x 20" x 10% 5 rooms =~ porch - 7' x 12' - shingle roof ~ 1 story - ceiled fair condition - vacant - spring ~ solid foundation « cellar. - 12' z 14" « $500.00 |
Richard C. Morris farm, Tract 154, Rockingham County Frame house with attached L The main dwelling was a two-story frame building measuring 14 by 24 feet with five rooms, plus an attached 15 by 20 foot section. | From the records | Morris, Richard C., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: improvements: week ne: Frame 14x24", 5 rooms, with L attached 15x20’, 1 front pores concrete) 6x18", 1 concrete back porch 6x20', metal roof, brick flues, 2 story, celled, fair condition, occupied by Samant = £400.00 |
John E. Weakley farm, Tract 124, Madison County Orchard of 125 apple trees The orchard had 70 apple trees that were 15 years old, in fair condition, and 55 apple trees that were 60 years old, in poor condition. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The orchard had 70 apple trees that were 15 years old, in fair condition, and 55 apple trees that were 60 years old, in poor condition”; the county court land file says “Orchard: 170 apple, 15 yrs. fair condition”. | From the records | Weakley, John, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 170 apple, 15 yrs. ... 55 60 yrs. |
John E. Weakley farm, Tract 124, Madison County No merchantable timber remaining The report noted that there was no merchantable saw timber left on the tract because the present owner had removed it. | From the records | Weakley, John, Madison County court land file, page 1: There is no merchantable saw timber on this tract. Timber was removed by present owner. |
Thomas B. Dwyer farm (part b), Tract 73b, Rappahannock County Tract valued at only ten dollars The land was appraised at $10.00 for one acre, with no value assigned to improvements, orchard, or minerals. | From the records | Dwyer, Thomas, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Value of Land: $10.00 Value of Improvements: $ Value of Orchard: $ Value of Minerals: $ A |
McLane Jenkins farm, Tract 220, Rappahannock County Orchard valued at $50 per acre The tract had 40 apple trees of mixed ages on about one acre of orchard, which the appraiser first put at $50 an acre but counted at $30 in the tract's total. | From the records | JenkinsMcLane_Rapp220.pdf, page 2: There are 40 apple treos of mixed ages. One Aere valued at $50.00 per Sore |
E. A. Harris farm, Tract 121, Albemarle County An orchard of apple trees The tract included an orchard with 96 apple trees, which were valued at $1.50 each in the appraisal. | From the records | HarrisEdwardA._Albemarle121.pdf, page 3: Orchard: 96 apple trees @ $1.50 -« |
George N. Conrad farm, Tract 19, Rockingham County Conrad paid $1,757 for Tract 19 George N. Conrad was paid $1,757.00 in full settlement of tract #19. | From the records | Conrad, George N., Rockingham County court land file, page 10: paid to George N. Conrad, Harrisonburg, Virginia $1,757.00 Ss being in full settlement of tract #19 |
H.M. Lillard estate farm, Tract 208, Madison County Log tenant house with stone chimney The estate included a two-story log tenant house measuring 19 by 26 feet with four rooms, a porch, and a stone chimney. | From the records | Lillard, HM estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: Tenant house, log, 19x26, two story, four rooms, porch 6x16, stone chimney, solid foundation, shingle roof, fair condition. |
H.M. Lillard estate farm, Tract 208, Madison County Award distribution to Federal Land Bank The court ordered the balance of the condemnation award, $2,958.36, to be paid to the Federal Land Bank of Baltimore for T. H. Lillard. | From the records | Lillard, HM estate, Madison County court land file, page 15: To Federal Land Bank of Baltimore, Baltimore,Md. for T. H. Lillard,Graves Mill,Va. balance 2958.36 |
H.M. Lillard estate farm, Tract 208, Madison County Claimed value for Tract 208 The claimant claimed a value of $5,000 for Tract 208, while the assessed value was $540. | From the records | Lillard, HM estate, Madison County court land file, page 5: Claimed: $5000.00 Assessed: $540. |
L.E. Meadows farm, Tract 169, Madison County Orchard of 73 apple trees and 5 cherry trees The orchard contained 73 apple trees that were 15 years old, 8 young peach trees, and 5 improved cherry trees. | From the records | Meadows, LE, Madison County court land file, page 1: 75 apple trees, 15 years old, good condition. ... 5 improved cherry trees. |
L.E. Meadows farm, Tract 169, Madison County Land covered in laurel and broken rock Much of the area was covered with laurel, and the soil contained a great deal of small broken rock. | From the records | Meadows, LE, Madison County court land file, page 1: There is a great deal of small broken rock. ... much of the area is covered with laurel. |
Ambrose Corbin farm, Tract 11, Madison County Court denied Park Commission's claim on a pledge The State Commission on Conservation & Development asked the court to pay it $12.50 from the condemnation of Tract 11, a pledge Ambrose Corbin had made toward establishing Shenandoah National Park. The court denied the request. | From the records | Corbin, Ambrose. P, Madison County court land file, page 11: representing the amount of a certain pledge made by Ambrosé Corbin, who @laimed to be the owner of said tract, to said State Commission on Conservation & Development, as a contribution for t establishment of Shenandoah National Park |
Ambrose Corbin farm, Tract 11, Madison County Pledge to give 10 acres to the Park Project A. P. Corbin and J. R. Nicholson were obligated by a contribution pledge to give 10 acres of their land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Corbin, Ambrose. P, Madison County court land file, page 9: By reason of Contribution pledge, obligating the owners, A. P. Corbin and J. R. Nicholson, to give 10 acres of their land within the Park Area to the Sark Project. |
A.S. Kemper farm, Tract 276, Rockingham County Surveyor's estimate of timber value County Surveyor P. B. F. Good swore in 1932 that the wood on the 53-acre tract would average six to seven cords per acre, worth about $265 in all at 75 cents a cord. | From the records | Kemper, A. S., Rockingham County court land file, page 6: in his opinion the wood on said premises will average from six to seven cords to the acre, and at the current low price of 75¢ per cord, should yield an average of $5.00 per acre, or an aggregate of $265.00 |
M.M. Jarman farm, Tract 130, Rockingham County Mineral claimant says Board refused any allowance In a sworn affidavit, C. G. Harnsberger stated that the Board of Appraisal Commissioners had been shown the ore-pits and ore from the land but refused to make any allowance for the mineral interest. He asked that he and the heirs of M. M. Jarman be paid just compensation. | From the records | Jarman, M. M. Heirs, Rockingham County court land file, page 19: Although said Board was shown the ore-pits and the ore taken therefrom, and although there was no denial of the fact that said lands were ore-bearing, the said Board has refused to make any allowance whatsoever therefor. |
M.M. Jarman farm, Tract 130, Rockingham County Log dwelling with metal roof The main dwelling was a 16x20 foot log house with four rooms, a porch, and a metal roof, occupied by a tenant. | From the records | Jarman, M. M. Heirs, Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Dwelling: Log, 16x20', 4 rooms, porch 6x12‘, metal roof, stone flues, 14 story, ceiled, fair condition, occupied by tenant, pillars. |
M.M. Jarman farm, Tract 130, Rockingham County Mineral claimant says Board refused any allowance C. G. Harnsberger swore in an affidavit that the Board of Appraisal Commissioners, though shown the ore-pits and the ore, refused to make any allowance for the mineral interest, and he asked for just compensation for himself and the heirs of M. M. Jarman. | From the records | Jarman, M. M. Heirs, Rockingham County court land file, page 25: the said Board has refused to make any allowance whatsoever therefor. |
D. H. Breeden farm, Tract 202, Madison County Deed of trust on the property D. H. Breeden said he was entitled to the whole property, subject to a deed of trust for $1,000. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “D. H. Breeden said he was entitled to the whole property, subject to a deed of trust for $1,000”; the county court land file says “This blank form may not and peopant will not cover all cases. It has been ated merely as a suggestion of a form of a motion which may be used, subject to the approval of the court in each case”. | From the records | Breeden, DH, Madison County court land file, page 6: D. H. Breeden is entitled to the entire fee simple interest, subject to a deed of trust thereon for $1000.00 - |
H.M. and H. E. DeJarnette farm, Tract 57, Rappahannock County Unoccupied two-story frame house The property included an unoccupied two-story frame house measuring 16 by 24 feet with three rooms and a shingle roof. | From the records | Dejarnette, HM and EH, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: House-- Unoccupied two - story frame 16 x 24- three rooms. Shingle roof with cellar, valued at $100.00 |
H.M. and H. E. DeJarnette farm, Tract 57, Rappahannock County Commissioners allowed $1,186.50 total The commissioners' report allowed the respondents a total of $1,186.50 for their property, which the owners claimed was inadequate. | From the records | Dejarnette, HM and EH, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: same being Record 49, Tract 157, which only allowed your respondents $1186.50 for the total value of their said property |
Newton Nicholson farm (part a), Tract 251, Rappahannock County Newton Nicholson's apple orchard The valuation listed an orchard of 75 apple trees, 12 to 15 years old, on two acres valued at $100. | From the records | Nicholson, Newton, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: ORCHARD----75 apple trees, 12 to 15 years old---- |
Hester V. Gordon farm, Tract 581, Page County Timber valued at $165 The appraisal valued the timber, about 55,000 board feet at $3.00 per thousand, at $165. | From the records | GordonHesterV._Page581.pdf, page 2: ... Total value of timber 365.00 |
E. Lee Keyton farm, Tract 97, Albemarle County 37 apple trees in poor condition The orchard had 37 apple trees in poor condition. | From the records | KeytonE.Lee_Albemarle97.pdf, page 2: Ozcherd: 87 apple trees in poor condition |
E. Lee Keyton farm, Tract 97, Albemarle County Total value of the tract: $135.75 The tract's total value, counting land, timber and apple trees, was $135.75. | From the records | KeytonE.Lee_Albemarle97.pdf, page 2: Total velue of tract $135.76 |
E. Lee Keyton farm, Tract 97, Albemarle County Deed value of $3,350 The tract's 1921 deed listed a value of $3,350.00. | From the records | KeytonE.Lee_Albemarle97.pdf, page 2: Deed: $5350.00 |
T.L. Buracker farm, Tract 338, Page County Fruit trees and hog pens The property had three log hog pens and fruit trees of all kinds that were twenty years old. | From the records | BurackerT.L._Page338.pdf, page 2: Hog pens - 3 - log ... fruit lrees - 20 years old - all kinds |
G. T. Davis farm, Tract 108, Rockingham County A two-story frame dwelling The tract included a two-story frame dwelling measuring 14 by 28 feet with six rooms, four of which were ceiled, and a porch. | From the records | Davis, G. Thomas Estate, Rockingham County court land file, page 4: Improvements: 2 storydwelling, frame 14x28 L 12x20x16, rooms 6, 4 ceiled, porch 6x22, metal roof, prick flues, condition fair, occupied by owner, spring water supply, foundation. solid value - $700.00 |
Ella F. Hickle farm, Tract 196, Rockingham County A frame house occupied by a tenant The tract included a 14x20 foot frame house with two rooms and two kitchens, occupied by a tenant. | From the records | Hickle, Ella (Ashby Morris), Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Improvements; aie ne: Frame, 14x20', 2 rooms, 2 kitchens, one 10x14’, the other x12*, shingle roof, 1 story, occupied by tenant, |
Ella F. Hickle farm, Tract 196, Rockingham County All merchantable timber removed The history of the tract noted that all merchantable timber had been removed, leaving only fuelwood. | From the records | Hickle, Ella (Ashby Morris), Rockingham County court land file, page 1: History of Tract and condition of timber: All merchantable timber has been removed from this tract leaving nothing more than fuelwood. |
Ella F. Hickle farm, Tract 196, Rockingham County Valuation of wood at $100 The value of the wood on the tract was listed as $100.00. | From the records | Hickle, Ella (Ashby Morris), Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Value of Wood: $100.00 |
Charles Cubbage, Jr. farm, Tract 441, Page County Orchard valued at fifty dollars The tract included an orchard that was appraised at a total value of $50.00. | From the records | CubbageChasJr._Page441.pdf, page 2: Total value of orchafa : $50/00 |
Charles Cubbage, Jr. farm, Tract 441, Page County Poor condition of cleared land The cleared land was noted to be in a poor state of cultivation. | From the records | CubbageChasJr._Page441.pdf, page 2: Cleared land is in a boor state of cultivation. |
J. W. Atkins farm (part b), Tract 164a, Rappahannock County Atkins disputed the $3,053 appraisal for 60 acres Atkins argued that the commissioners' allowance of $3,053 for 60 acres and $1,000 for 9 acres was inadequate and unjust. | From the records | Atkins, JW and Ramey, JW, Rappahannock County court land file, page 5: That said Commissioners and Appraisers only allowed*the sum of $3053.00 for the 60 Given of land proposed to be taken, and the further sum of $1000.00 for the 9 acres of land proposed to be taken |
J. W. Atkins farm (part b), Tract 164a, Rappahannock County Joint ownership with J. W. Ramey Atkins held a one-half interest in forty acres of land jointly owned with J. W. Ramey, which was part of the compensation dispute. | From the records | Atkins, JW and Ramey, JW, Rappahannock County court land file, page 5: the further sum of $120.00 fora one half interst in forty acres of land owned by exceptant and J. W. Ramey, jointly |
Eileen B. tract, Tract 45, Page County Land burned by severe fires The severe fires of 1930 exposed the soil to erosion. Two fires in 1930 killed and damaged much of the remaining stand of timber. | From the records | BurrillEllen_Page45.pdf, page 2: The severe fires of 1930 exposed the soil to erosion... Two fires in 1930 killed and demeced much of the remaining stend,. |
Eileen B. tract, Tract 45, Page County Abandoned fields in poor condition The fields on the tract had been abandoned for several years and were in poor condition. | From the records | BurrillEllen_Page45.pdf, page 2: The fields have been ebandoned for several years, and are in poor cone dition. |
Eileen B. tract, Tract 45, Page County Land sold to W.M. Rosser Fifty acres were sold by James and Ellen Burrill to W. M. Rosser and his wife for $112.50 in 1900. | From the records | BurrillEllen_Page45.pdf, page 25: James Burrill and Ellen Deed dated February 10, 1900 Burrill his wife, W. M. . Consideration $112.50(50A) Rosser and Mary C. Rosser his wife |
Greene Heirs tract (part a), Tract 167a, Madison County Burned timber on Tract 167-a This 46-acre tract had been severely burned, and most of the timber was killed or badly damaged. No merchantable timber was left, only 52 tons of bark. | From the records | Greene, Heirs, Madison County court land file, page 3: This tract has been severely burned and most of the timber killed or badly damaged. There is no merchantab timber. 52 tons bark @ $1.50 per ton --- $78.00. |
J. Luther Maiden farm, Tract 115, Rockingham County A frame dwelling with electric lights The dwelling was a 16x32 foot, two-story frame house with eight rooms, electric lighting, concealed wiring, and water piped to the house. | From the records | Maiden, J. Luther, Rockingham County court land file, page 2: DWELLING: Frame . 16x32", -2 story, 8 roooms, 4 ceiled, 4 plastered, electrically lighted, concealed wiring, water piped to house |
Dr. Charles H. Shivers farm, Tract 34, Madison County Log structures with shingle roofs The tract included a log dwelling of 17x25 feet with four rooms, a log barn, a log hen house, and a log cellar and shed, all with shingle roofs. | From the records | Shrivers, Dr. Chas H, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log, 17x25', 4 rooms, shingle roof... Barn: Log, 11x20', shingle roof. Hen House: Log, 8xl2x4', shingle roof. Cellar & shed: Log, 9xl3xl2', shingle roof. |
W.M. Fletcher farm, Tract 244, Rappahannock County Steep wooded southern portion The southern part of the tract was steep and wooded, and the remaining red and chestnut oaks on the tract were of small, unmerchantable sizes. | From the records | Fletcher, WP, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Southern portion of tract is steep-wooded. ... At present there are some red and chestnut oaks of small unmerchantable sizes on the tract. |
Jane Carpenter estate farm, Tract 219, Madison County No buildings or improvements listed The official report states there were no improvements on the 28-acre tract. | From the records | Carpenter, Jane estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: None. |
Golden Jenkins farm, Tract 67, Rappahannock County A 3-room frame house and a 3-room log and frame house The tract contained a 3-room frame house in fair condition and a 3-room log and frame house in bad condition. | From the records | Jenkins, Golden, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: One - 3 room frame house, shingle roof in fair condition, one=3 rogm log and frame shingle roof, in bad condition. |
Golden Jenkins farm, Tract 67, Rappahannock County No merchantable timber The tract had no timber suitable for sale. | From the records | Jenkins, Golden, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: There is no merchantable timber on the tract. |
Clarence B. Pullin farm, Tract 81, Rappahannock County Poor grazing land condition The grazing land had been allowed to grow up to brush and the grass was poor. | From the records | Pullin, Clarence, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: The grazing land has been allowed to grow up to brushes and the grass is poor. |
Clarence B. Pullin farm, Tract 81, Rappahannock County Improvements valued at $500 The value of improvements was listed as $500, which included a log and frame house, a log barn in poor condition, a feed house, and a hen house. | From the records | Pullin, Clarence, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Value of Improvements: $500.00 |
C. W. Yates farm, Tract 202, Rappahannock County An old orchard of 40 trees The property contained an old orchard of approximately one acre with 40 trees. | From the records | Yates, CW Trustee, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Old orchard, approximately 1 acree 40 trees. |
John W. Bennett estate farm, Tract 233, Rappahannock County Orchard with 110 trees The tract contained a four-acre orchard with 110 trees. | From the records | Bennett, John W Estate, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: ORCHARD--- 4 acres-~- (110 trees) |
Lewis K. Nicholson farm, Tract 4, Madison County A young orchard coming into bearing The appraisal listed an orchard of 25 improved apple trees coming into bearing, 2 old apple trees and 1 cherry tree, valued at $25. | From the records | Nicholson, Lewis. K, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 25 improved apples coming into bearing; 2 old apples; 1 cherry -- $25.00 |
Lewis K. Nicholson farm, Tract 4, Madison County Timber rights reserved Timber rights were reserved by Arnold and Neda F. Nicholson in a deed of conveyance. | From the records | Nicholson, Lewis. K, Madison County court land file, page 1: Incumbrances, counter claims or laps: None. Timber rights reserved by Arnold and Neda F. Nicholson in deed of conveyance. |
J. Booten Jenkins farm, Tract 229, Rappahannock County Average value per acre The average value per acre for the tract was listed as $9.24. | From the records | Jenkins, J Boot, Rappahannock County court land file, page 3: Average value Per ACTS osessses $9.24 |
R. Ephriam Wood farm, Tract 359, Madison County Log dwelling with stone flues The owner's log dwelling had four rooms, stone flues, a solid foundation and partial weatherboarding, and was in fair condition. | From the records | Wood, RE, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log, 19x- , 4 rooms, stone flues, 1% story, air condition, occupied by owner, spring water supply, solid foundation, partly weatherboarded. |
R. Ephriam Wood farm, Tract 359, Madison County Poor condition barn and kitchen The log barn and log kitchen were both in poor condition with shingle roofs. | From the records | Wood, RE, Madison County court land file, page 1: Barn; Log, 16x18', shingle roof, poor condition. Kitchen: Log, 14x16', 1 room, shingle roof, poor condition |
R. Ephriam Wood farm, Tract 359, Madison County All merchantable timber removed The history of the tract noted that all merchantable saw timber had been removed. | From the records | Wood, RE, Madison County court land file, page 1: History of tract and condition of timber: All of the merchantable saw timber has been removed from this tract. |
Effie B. Nicholson farm, Tract 102, Madison County Log and frame dwelling in poor condition The tract had a log and frame dwelling measuring 24 by 20 feet, with four rooms, a shingle and paper roof, stone flues and one and a half stories. It was in poor condition and occupied by a tenant. | From the records | Nicholson, Effie, Madison County court land file, page 2: Improvements: Log and frame dwelling 24x20', with 4 rooms, shingle and paper roof, stone flues, 14 story, poor condition. Occupied by tenant. |
Effie B. Nicholson farm, Tract 102, Madison County Stone cellar in good condition A stone cellar measuring 12 by 14 feet was listed as being in good condition. | From the records | Nicholson, Effie, Madison County court land file, page 2: Stone Cellar, 12x14x10. Good condition. |
Effie B. Nicholson farm, Tract 102, Madison County Orchard of 153 apple trees The orchard contained 50 apple trees that were 65 years old in poor condition and 103 trees that were 15 to 25 years old in fair condition. | From the records | Nicholson, Effie, Madison County court land file, page 2: 50 apple trees, 65 yrs, poor conditiom. ' 103 "15-25 yrs. fair condition. |
Paul Nicholson farm (part a), Tract 15a, Madison County Log and frame dwelling in fair condition The tract included a log and frame dwelling measuring 17 by 28 feet with three rooms and a porch, occupied by a tenant and in fair condition. | From the records | Nicholson, Paul, Madison County court land file, page 2: Improvements: Dwelling: Log and frame, 17x28', 3 rooms, porch 7xl7', shingle roor, stone flues, 13 story, fair condition, occupied by tenant |
Paul Nicholson farm (part a), Tract 15a, Madison County Twelve acres of orchard The land featured eight acres of a 20-to-25-year-old bearing commercial orchard in good condition and four acres of a younger orchard. | From the records | Nicholson, Paul, Madison County court land file, page 2: Orchard: 8 acres 20-25 yrs. bearing orchard, commercial, In good condition @ $175.00---------------------------- 1,400.00 4 acres younger orchard @ $100.00----~------------------ 400.00 |
Paul Nicholson farm (part a), Tract 15a, Madison County Distribution of Condemnation Funds The court ordered the $2,415.50 paid into court for Tracts 15 and 15-a together to be distributed to the county treasurer, the State Bank of Madison, Mabel P. Twyman's attorney, and Paul Nicholson. | From the records | Nicholson, Paul, Madison County court land file, page 9: it is considered and ordered by the Court that the said sum of $2415.50... be paid out and distributed as follows: (1) To B. S. Utz,Treasurer for Madison County, the sum of $8.64 (2) To State Bank of Madison,Incorporated, the sum of $1659.81 (3) To/Mabel P. Twyman, the sum of $101.73 (4) To Paul Nicholson, the sum |
Nathan Dodson farm, Tract 197, Rappahannock County Bank claims $4,000 for timber interest The Culpeper National Bank claimed the total value of its right, title, estate or interest in the tract with improvements was $4,000. | From the records | Dodson, Nathan, Rappahannock County court land file, page 5: I claim that the total value of my right, title, estate or interest, in and to this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is $4,000,00 |
Alma O. Updike farm, Tract 70, Warren County All timber removed from the tract The survey sheet notes that all merchantable saw timber, tan bark, and hickory and ash wood had been removed from the tract. | From the records | UpdikeAlmaO._Warren70.pdf, page 2: All merchantable saw timber tan bark and hickory and ash wood has becn removed from this tract. |
Mabel P Twyman farm, Tract 111, Madison County Award amount for Tract 111 The court ordered the payment of $3,385.50, which had been paid into court as just compensation for Tract No. 111. | From the records | Twyman, Mabel P, Madison County court land file, page 11: the said sum of $3385.50, paid into court as just compensation for said Tract No. 111 |
Lewis Nicholson farm, Tract 246, Rappahannock County Abandoned log house in bad condition The tract contained a two-room log house with a shingle roof that was abandoned and in bad condition. | From the records | Nicholson, Lewis, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: One 2 room log house, shingle roof, small log stable, --abandoned «= in bad condition. |
Lewis Nicholson farm, Tract 246, Rappahannock County Small log stable included in improvements A small log stable was listed as an improvement on the property. | From the records | Nicholson, Lewis, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: small log stable |
Martin Alger farm, Tract 147, Madison County Martin Alger's farm improvements The tract included a frame house measuring 18 by 37 feet with a porch, a log and frame cow shed, a log hen house, and a frame cow shed. | From the records | Alger, Martin, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: House: Frame, 18x37', porch 7x21', shingle roof, 2 story, occupied by owner... Log and frame cow shed: 18x20x8'... Log hen house: 8xl0x7'... Frame cow shed: 10x12x6' |
Sallie Via farm, Tract 136, Albemarle County Cherry orchard The tract included an orchard with 6 cherry trees valued at $1.00 each. | From the records | ViaSallieL._Albemarle136.pdf, page 2: Orohapd: 6 cherry trees 6 $1.00 ~= 96.00 |
Madison Timber tract, Tract 191, Madison County The Cabinet Camp buildings The 'Cabinet Camp' on the Madison Timber Corporation tract had a frame camp house with two ells, a dining hall and kitchen, servant quarters, a dwelling, and a water and sewerage system with a concrete reservoir. The appraisers valued these improvements together at $5,600. | From the records | Madison Timber Corporation, Madison County court land file, page 17: Total value of the above improvements. $5,600.00. |
Madison Timber tract, Tract 191, Madison County Log tenant house on the Madison Timber tract Martin J. Buracker occupied a log tenant house, 13 by 18 feet and one and a half stories, standing on pillars and in fair condition. | From the records | Madison Timber Corporation, Madison County court land file, page 18: enant house: Occupied by Martin J. Buracker, log, 13x18', I? story, on pillars, fair condition. |
Madison Timber tract, Tract 191, Madison County Ben Shifflett's two-story frame and log house Ben Shifflett occupied a log and frame tenant house with weatherboarded walls, seven rooms, a stone chimney, and a solid foundation in fair condition. | From the records | Madison Timber Corporation, Madison County court land file, page 18: Tenant house: Occupied by Ben Shifflett, log and frame, weatherboarded, 18x19', 2 story, with T 24x27", 12 story, 7 rooms, porch 9x19', 2 rooms, plastered, stone chimney, shingle and paper roof, solid foundation, fair condition. |
T. A. Berry farm, Tract 280, Madison County Log dwelling occupied by a tenant The tract included a log dwelling with a shingle roof and stone flues, which was in fair condition and occupied by a tenant. | From the records | Berry, TA, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log, 18x23', 3 rooms, shingle roof, stone flues, IZ story, 2 rooms ceiled, fair condition, occupied by tenant |
T. A. Berry farm, Tract 280, Madison County Claimant's valuation of $2,500 The claimant asserted that the total value of the tract and its improvements was $2,500.00. | From the records | Berry, TA, Madison County court land file, page 4: I claim that the total value of this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is $__2,500.90___ I claim that the total value of my right, title, estate or interest, in and to this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is $2,500.00 ___. |
W.M. Sellers farm, Tract 197, Rockingham County Mixed timber stand with peeled bark The tract held a very nice stand of mixed oak and white and yellow pine. In spots the chestnut oak had been cut and peeled for bark, and cross ties were being made from the fallen chestnut oaks when the appraisers visited. | From the records | Sellers, W. M., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: A very nice stand of mixed oak, white and yellow pine is on this tract. In spots the chestnut oak has been cut and peeled for bark |
M. Snider farm, Tract 159, Page County A small barn in poor condition The smaller of two frame barns, 12 by 20 feet with a paper roof, was in poor condition; the larger barn was in fair condition. | From the records | SniderM._Page159.pdf, page 2: Bapnt Frame, 12x20x12. Paper roof, poor conditn |
Lester L. Biedler farm, Tract 431, Page County A frame summer house with a stone foundation The tract included a one-story frame summer house with 3 rooms, a porch, a brick chimney and a stone foundation, listed in good condition. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “The tract included a one-story frame summer house with 3 rooms, a porch, a brick chimney and a stone foundation, listed in good condition”; the land-acquisition case file says “County; Page Distrlet: Markeville p4Sl ~ Bieler, Le Ls emer st negate 2880”. | From the records | BiedlerLesterL._Page431.pdf, page 2: Frame, 16x80} 3 rooma, 2 story, porch 6x46", ‘boarded, brick chimney, ceiled, shingled roof, stone foundation, good conditions 400200 |
Lester L. Biedler farm, Tract 431, Page County An orchard of 270 apple trees The appraisal listed 270 apple trees, twenty years old, in fair condition, on 6 acres valued at $450. | From the records | BiedlerLesterL._Page431.pdf, page 2: 270 apple trees twenty years old in fair condi« OH = © aeres Valued at 675.06. « « 450,00 |
Lester L. Biedler farm, Tract 431, Page County A log stable in poor condition The tract included a log stable with a shingled roof, listed in poor condition. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “The tract included a log stable with a shingled roof, listed in poor condition”; the land-acquisition case file says “County; Page Distrlet: Markeville p4Sl ~ Bieler, Le Ls emer st negate 2880”. | From the records | BiedlerLesterL._Page431.pdf, page 2: axl4', log, shingled roof, poor conditions 20,00 |
W. W. and D. C. Coleman farm, Tract 174, Rockingham County A two-story log and frame house The main dwelling was a two-story structure measuring 25 by 35 feet with seven rooms, a porch, and a metal roof. | From the records | Coleman, W. W. & Mrs. D. C. Coleman, Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Log and frame, 25x35', 7 rooms, porch Sx3o', metal roof, stone flues, 2 story, ceiled, fair condition, occupied by owner, pillar foundation --- 6700.00 |
T.E. Harrell farm, Tract 98, Rappahannock County A plastered four-room house in good condition The appraisal described a four-room frame house with a shingle roof and plastered walls, and found the house and shed in good condition. | From the records | Harrell, TE, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: One-4 room shingle roof frame house,plastered... House and shed all in good condition. |
T.E. Harrell farm, Tract 98, Rappahannock County A barn with a tin roof The property included a barn with a tin roof, valued at $150. | From the records | Harrell, TE, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Barn, 14'x16'x14! , frames shed 10'x14! tin roof=- 150.00 |
Emmet A. Dean farm, Tract 13, Rockingham County A new store building occupied by the owner The tract included a new frame store building measuring 14 by 24 feet with one room and a brick flue, which was in good condition and occupied by the owner. | From the records | Dean, Emmett A., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: New Store Building: Frame, 14x24', 1 room, lstory, brick flue, good condition, occupied by owner |
S. B. Deal farm, Tract 282, Madison County Timber rights on 36 acres Timber rights covered two separate areas totaling 36 acres. The smaller one had already been cut out; the merchantable timber and bark left on the other were estimated at $642.00. | From the records | Deal, SB, Madison County court land file, page 1: timber rights on two separate areas with a combined area of 36 acres... 142 M. ft. B. MW. @ $4.00 -------- $568.00, 57 tons chestnut oak bark at $2.00 -- $74.00, making a total of $642.00. |
Ida Lillard farm (part a), Tract 114a, Madison County Ida Lillard's ownership claim Ida Lillard claimed she purchased the interests of Laura Carpenter, Cornelia Utz, and H. M. Lillard in the land. | From the records | Lillard, Ida, Madison County court land file, page 13: The undersiened, Ida 0. Lillard, purchased the interest of Laura Carpenter, Cornelia Utz and H. M. Lillard in the said land |
Britton L. Atkins farm, Tract 142, Rappahannock County Grazing land was in poor shape from overgrazing The report noted that the grazing land was in poor condition due to overgrazing, except along the stream. | From the records | Atkins, Britton, Rappahannock County court land file, page 5: The grazing land is in poor shape due to overgrazing except along the stream. |
Britton L. Atkins farm, Tract 142, Rappahannock County Atkins' exception to the appraiser's valuation Britton L. Atkins excepted to the appraisers' report, saying the sums allowed were absolutely inadequate, unfair and unjust; the exception was sworn on July 15, 1932. | From the records | Atkins, Britton, Rappahannock County court land file, page 7: That said sums so allowed are absolutely inadeg- ate, unfair and unjust, and that said lands and improve- ments are of far greater value than the amounts so allowed |
Britton L. Atkins farm, Tract 142, Rappahannock County Appraiser's initial valuation of Atkins' land The appraisers allowed Atkins $1,855.00 for 80 acres and a further $395.29 for 60 acres of land proposed to be taken. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The appraisers allowed Atkins $1,855.00 for 80 acres and a further $395.29 for 60 acres of land proposed to be taken”; the county court land file says “Exceptions and Answer Britton L. Atkins. Clifton Aylor,'et als. , ete. , --~-----------Defendants”. | From the records | Atkins, Britton, Rappahannock County court land file, page 7: That said appraisers only allowed’ hin the sum of $1855.00 for 80 acres of land, and the further sum of $395.29 for 60 acres of land proposed to be taken |
Shiloh Church tract, Tract 68, Madison County Contribution pledge of 5 acres The owners were obligated by a contribution pledge to give 5 acres of their land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Jenkins, Jas. Noah and Reuben A, Madison County court land file, page 5: By reason of Contribution pledge, obligating the owners, R. A. Jenkins and J. N. Jenkins, to give 5 acres of their land within the Park Area to the Park Project. |
James Nathan Dyer farm, Tract 95, Madison County Land burned in recent years The history of the tract noted that the land had been burned in recent years. | From the records | Dyer, Jas. N, Madison County court land file, page 2: Land burned in recent years. |
James Nathan Dyer farm, Tract 95, Madison County Deed of trust securing a bond On April 18, 1933, James N. Dyer and his wife conveyed the land to E. A. Carpenter, trustee, to secure a $25 bond to N. G. Payne, executor of S. L. Bazzle. | From the records | Dyer, Jas. N, Madison County court land file, page 9: James N. Dyer 2nd wife on the 18th day of April, 1933, conveyed the said land to E. A. Carpenter, Trustee, to secure to N. G. Payne, Executor of S. L. Bazzle a bond for $25.00,with interest from date |
J.K. Marlowe farm, Tract 11, Rappahannock County No improvements on the farm The report states there were no improvements on the 103-acre tract. | From the records | Marlow, JK, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: There are no improvements. |
Pete B. Nicholson farm, Tract 69, Madison County Ten acres pledged to the Park P. B. Nicholson and his wife were obligated by a contribution pledge to give ten acres of their land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Nicholson, Peter B, Madison County court land file, page 5: By reason of Contribution pledge, obligating the owners, - Pe B. Nicholson & Wife, to» give 10 acres» of their land within the Park Area to the Park Project. |
Ann P. Jolliffee farm, Tract 41, Page County Claim of no buildings on timbered land The claimant stated there were no buildings on the tract, describing it as mostly timbered land with plenty of water. | From the records | JolliffeAnnP.Heirs_Page41.pdf, page 11: No_buildings,_mostly_timbered land,_with--_-__ --2------minersl rights on same, plenty water on this tract,---------- |
John J. Mace farm, Tract 300, Rockingham County Abandoned log dwelling in poor condition The tract included an old log dwelling measuring 12 by 18 feet with one room and a paper roof, which was abandoned and in poor condition. | From the records | Mace, John J., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Improvements: 01d log dwelling: 12x18' with 1 room, paper roof, 1 story, abandoned, poor condition. |
John J. Mace farm, Tract 300, Rockingham County Frame cabin also in poor condition A frame cabin measuring 10 by 16 feet with a paper roof was also listed as being in poor condition. | From the records | Mace, John J., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Frame cabin; 10x16' with paper roof, poor condition. |
John J. Mace farm, Tract 300, Rockingham County No timber or wood on the cleared tract The tract was described as all cleared and brush land, with no timber or wood. | From the records | Mace, John J., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: History of Tract and condition of timber: This tract is all cleared and brush land. No timber or wood. |
J.K. Haney farm, Tract 76, Rockingham County Commission's claim on the proceeds The State Commission claimed $1,717 of the condemnation proceeds for Tract 76. It said the owner, J. K. Haney, had given it that right when he conveyed the Skyline roadbed through the tract. | From the records | Haney, J. K., Rockingham County court land file, page 39: Under the terms of a duly recorded contract and deed conveying the Skyline roadbed running through this tract, the omer granted and com eyed to the undersigned, the right to receive from said proceeds, the sum of $1717.00 |
J.K. Haney farm, Tract 76, Rockingham County Total award for Tract 76 The Commission's petition gives the award for Tract No. 76 as $4,965. | From the records | Haney, J. K., Rockingham County court land file, page 39: Award on Tract No.. 76........ $4965.09 |
J.K. Haney farm, Tract 76, Rockingham County Award amount paid into court An award of damages in favor of the defendants was fixed at $4,965.00, which was paid into court on May 6, 1934. | From the records | Haney, J. K., Rockingham County court land file, page 61: an award was made by said tribunal, and the amount of damages in favor of defendants was fixed at $4,965.00, which sum on the 6th day of May, 1934, was paid into court |
J.K. Haney farm, Tract 76, Rockingham County Cost to construct cattle passway The defendants estimated the cost to construct a cattle passway under the Skyline driveway at $1,500.00. | From the records | Haney, J. K., Rockingham County court land file, page 68: The cost to petitioner for constructing the cattle pass provided to have been built under the Skyline driveway ... would have ... 1,500.00 |
J.E.F. Hughes farm, Tract 93, Rockingham County A frame storehouse with brick flues The tract included a frame storehouse, 22 by 37 feet, with four rooms, a porch, a metal roof, and brick flues, in good condition and occupied by the owner. | From the records | Hughes, J. E. F., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Store house; Frame, 22x57, 4 rooms, porch 7x18', metal roof, brick flues, ceiled, good condition, occupied by owner, solid foundation --------- ~ $1200.00 |
Wesley A. Dean farm, Tract 50, Rockingham County Log dwelling in poor condition The tract included a two-story log dwelling with four rooms that was abandoned and in poor condition. | From the records | Dean, Wesley A., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log, 16x20*, 2 story, shingled, 4 rooms, log finish, abandoned, poor condition. |
Wesley A. Dean farm, Tract 50, Rockingham County Orchard of thirty apple trees The property contained thirty apple trees that were thirty-five years old and in fair condition. | From the records | Dean, Wesley A., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: 30 apple trees - 35 years old, fair condition. |
Wesley A. Dean farm, Tract 50, Rockingham County Dean's $145 share of road proceeds A form filed for Tract 50 asked that Wesley A. Dean receive $145.00 from the proceeds of the Skyline roadbed contract and deed. | From the records | Dean, Wesley A., Rockingham County court land file, page 19: Tract No. 50............ $245,000 |
V.B. Knight farm, Tract 367, Page County Land cleared for years with no timber The history of the tract notes that the land had been cleared, cultivated, or grazed for many years and no merchantable timber remained. | From the records | KnightVernonB._Page367.pdf, page 2: Cleared land has been cultiv-ated or grazed for many years. No merchantable timber remains on wooded area. |
J.E. Waters farm, Tract 110, Page County Land neglected and growing up to pine The remainder of the land, once cultivated, was neglected and growing up to pine, locust, and oak. | From the records | WatersJ.Ernest_Page110.pdf, page 2: The remainder of the land which was once cuitivated is now oeing neglected and is growing up to pine, locust and oak. |
Robert Lee Cubbage farm, Tract 483, Page County Slope land badly burned over The history of the tract noted that the grazing land was thin and non-productive, while the slope land had no timber and had been badly burned over. | From the records | CubbageRobertLee_Page483.pdf, page 2: Slope land has no timber and has been badly burned over. |
H. R. and F. D. Eiler farm, Tract 180, Rockingham County A log and frame barn in fair condition A barn constructed of log and frame, measuring 16 by 37 feet, was listed in fair condition. | From the records | Eiler, H. R. & F. D., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Barn; Log and frame, 16x37", fair condition |
H. R. and F. D. Eiler farm, Tract 180, Rockingham County Fox D. Eiler was paid $1,300 for Tract 180 Fox D. Eiler was paid $1,300.00 in full settlement of tract #180, according to a Treasurer of Virginia certificate dated December 22, 1933. | From the records | Eiler, H. R. & F. D., Rockingham County court land file, page 13: paid. +o: Box DW eee $_1500.00 ___—Ss_being in full settlement of tract #180 |
H. R. and F. D. Eiler farm, Tract 180, Rockingham County A frame storage house with a shingle roof The property included a frame storage house measuring 24 by 18 feet with a shingle roof. | From the records | Eiler, H. R. & F. D., Rockingham County court land file, page 4: Storage house; Frame, 24x18', shingle roof. |
H. R. and F. D. Eiler farm, Tract 180, Rockingham County D. W. Earman was paid $1,000 for Tract 180 D. W. Earman was paid $1,000.00 in full settlement of tract #180. | From the records | Eiler, H. R. & F. D., Rockingham County court land file, page 9: paid to_D,. W. Farman $1,000.00 _—ibeing in full settlement of tract #180 |
H. H. F. Breeden farm, Tract 12, Rockingham County Two dwellings occupied by owner and tenant The owner occupied a two-story frame dwelling in fair condition, while a tenant occupied a smaller frame dwelling also in fair condition. | From the records | Breeden, H. F., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: DWELLING--Frame, 17x22'... occupied by owner... SMALL DWELLING: Frame 12x80'... Occupied by tenant. |
H. H. F. Breeden farm, Tract 12, Rockingham County Orchard valued at $37.50 The total value assigned to the orchard was $37.50. | From the records | Breeden, H. F., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Total value of orchard $37.50 |
E.G. and J.F. Brumback farm, Tract 11, Page County Abandoned frame house with no value The tract included a frame house that was abandoned and assessed at no value. | From the records | BrumbackE.G.andJ.F._Page11.pdf, page 2: improvements: House, frame, abandoned,+<no value, |
Charles Printz farm, Tract 320, Page County Small parcel sold for $11 in 1910 William P. Buracker and his wife sold 17 acres to Harry L. Buracker for $11.00 in 1910. | From the records | PrintzCharlesH._Page320.pdf, page 6: Consideration $11.00. Containing 17 acrese |
James Fry estate farm, Tract 181, Rappahannock County Six old apple trees There were six old apple trees on the land, valued at one dollar each. | From the records | FryJames_Rapp181.pdf, page 2: Orchard: 6 old apple trees at $1.00. &. 00 |
James Fry estate farm, Tract 181, Rappahannock County Abandoned log house in poor condition The tract contained a 16x16 foot log house with one room, a stone chimney, and a shingled roof that was in poor condition and abandoned. | From the records | Fry, James Estate, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: House: Log, 16x16' 1 room, stone chimney, shingled roof, poor condition, abandoned. |
R. A. and R. S. Graves farm, Tract 146, Madison County Smith's frame tenant house A frame tenant house occupied by Smith had two rooms, a stone chimney, and a solid foundation. | From the records | Graves, RA and RS, Madison County court land file, page 2: Tenanthouse; Occupied by Smith: Frame, 15x20', 2 rooms, 1% story, stone chimney, solid foundation, shingle roof, fair condition. |
R. A. and R. S. Graves farm, Tract 146, Madison County Timber cut for bark and posts The tract was cut over for bark about twenty-five years ago, and many locust posts were cut in 1930. | From the records | Graves, RA and RS, Madison County court land file, page 3: The tract was cut over for bark about twenty-five years ago... A good many locust posts were cut in 1930. |
E.H. Weakley farm, Tract 22, Madison County Rhoda M. Weakley receives the award Rhoda M. Weakley is entitled to the entire award for the two tracts of land because E. H. Weakley conveyed the land to her after the appraisal. | From the records | Weakley, EH, Madison County court land file, page 10: The said Rhoda M. Weakley is entitled to the entire award for the two tracts of land |
E.H. Weakley farm, Tract 22, Madison County Weakley's 20 acres in Nichols Hollow E. H. Weakley's land in Nichols Hollow measured 20 acres by actual survey. The appraisal sheet records a tax assessment of $2,010 but no value claimed by Weakley. | From the records | Weakley, EH, Madison County court land file, page 4: Value Clained: * $2010.00 |
Ethel C. Shipp farm, Tract 92, Rockingham County Value listed for 16½ acres of land The valuation sheet lists 16½ acres at $1,650 in all: 13 acres of tillable land at $1,300 and 3½ acres of grazing land at $350. | From the records | Shipp, Ethel G., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Total value of land. $1650.00 |
Ethel C. Shipp farm, Tract 92, Rockingham County Condition of the timber and land The tract was described as entirely cleared and in a good state of cultivation. | From the records | Shipp, Ethel G., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: History of tract and conditionof timber: This tract is all cleared. |
John A. Keyser farm, Tract 53, Rappahannock County Land value per acre The average value per acre for the tract was appraised at $11.86. | From the records | KeyserJohn_Rapp53.pdf, page 2: Average value per acre for tract $11.86 |
John A. Keyser farm, Tract 53, Rappahannock County Assessed value of acres and buildings The assessed value for the year 1928 for the acres and buildings was $4,193.00. | From the records | KeyserJohn_Rapp53.pdf, page 9: Value of acres and buildings- $4193.00, |
John A. Keyser farm, Tract 53, Rappahannock County Chestnut timber killed by blight All chestnut timber, both large and small, had been killed by blight in recent years. | From the records | Keyser, John, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: All the chestnut timber both large and small has been killed by the blight in recent years. |
Neda Nicholson farm, Tract 6, Madison County Award for Tract 6 The court record lists an award of $1494.00 for Tract No. 6. | From the records | Nicholson, Ned, Madison County court land file, page 13: Tract No. # 6_____-- $1494.00 |
Fenton Sisk farm, Tract 23, Madison County Sisk tract: 97 acres, 10 cultivated Park records show the Fenton and Perry Sisk tract in Lower Nicholson Hollow covered 97 acres at park creation, with 10 acres cultivated and 30 used as pasture. | Published | Madison County: Schoolhouse (Blue Ridge Heritage Project (volunteer-compiled)). The page names "Fenton and Perry Sisk"; matched to the only tract owner of that name: Fenton Sisk farm, Tract 23, Madison County (owner Fenton Sisk). Editor: confirm this is the same family. |
Fenton Sisk farm, Tract 23, Madison County Two dwellings on the tract The tract included a two-story frame dwelling in good condition and a log dwelling in poor condition, both occupied by the owner. | From the records | Fenton, Sisk, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Frame, 16x31, L 11x16', 5 rooms, porch Ox1l9', stone flues, 2 story, good condition, occupied by owner... Dwelling Log, 16x15', 2” rooms, shingle roof, stone fiues, +t story, poor condition, occupied by owner |
Fenton Sisk farm, Tract 23, Madison County Contribution pledge for park land Because of a contribution pledge, the owner, Fenton Sisk, was obligated to give 5 acres of his land within the park area to the Park Project. | From the records | Fenton, Sisk, Madison County court land file, page 6: By reason of Contribution pledge, obligating the owner, Fenton Sisk, to give 5 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. . |
Cora E. Seal farm, Tract 380, Page County Cleared land and peach trees The tract included about one acre of cleared land planted to corn and a few worthless peach trees. | From the records | SealCoraE._Page380.pdf, page 2: Improvements: None except about one acre cleared land planted to. corn and a few worthless peach trees. |
E. L. Wallace farm, Tract 316, Madison County Choice timber removed before inspection The choice timber had been removed over a period of years up until about ten years prior to inspection, and the remaining timber was being cut when inspected in the fall of 1931. | From the records | Wallace, EL, Madison County court land file, page 2: The choice timber was removed over a period of years up until about ten years ago. The remaining timber on this area was being cut and removed when inspected in the fall of 1931. |
W.A. McDaniel farm (part a), Tract 205a, Madison County Orchard valued at $1,800 An 18-acre orchard was valued at $100 per acre, totaling $1,800. | From the records | McDaniel, WA, Madison County court land file, page 2: Orchard: 18 A. orchard @ $100.00 -- $1800.00. |
Joseph Hilliard farm, Tract 632, Page County Poor condition of farm buildings The stable and hen house were both described as being in poor condition, while the wood house was in fair condition. | From the records | HilliardJoseph_Page632.pdf, page 2: Stable: Frame, 14xl6x10, paper roof, poor soni tte . , , Hen house: Frame, 10x14x10, paper roof, poor condition. 20.00 Wood house: Frame, 11x13x8, paper roof, fair condi tion. 10200 |
Adeline Fox farm, Tract 127, Page County Orchard of fifteen apple trees There were fifteen apple trees on the tract. They were in poor condition and valued at $15. | From the records | FoxMrs.Adeline_Page127.pdf, page 2: Fifteen apple trecse-poor condi fione~ EB a |
B. W. Fincham farm, Tract 213, Madison County Timber rights sold to a company Timber rights on 30 acres were sold to the Madison Timber Company, with poplar, oaks, and miscellaneous species culled out, and the land noted as not burned. | From the records | Fincham, BW, Madison County court land file, page 1: Timber rights on 30 A. sold to Madison Timber Company. Poplar, ‘oaks and miscellaneous species culled out. Land not burned. |
Samuel Fry farm, Tract 208, Rappahannock County A four-room frame house The tract included a four-room, two-story frame house with a shingled roof, valued at $200. | From the records | Fry, Samuel, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Improvements: ... Frame house, stripped, shingled, 4 rooms, 2 story, $200.00 |
Samuel Fry farm, Tract 208, Rappahannock County Swampy turf land The land was described as partly cultivated with the remainder being swampy turf land. | From the records | Fry, Samuel, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: History of tract and condition of timber: This tract is partly cultivated and the remainder is swampy turf land. |
Samuel Fry farm, Tract 208, Rappahannock County Appraisal total of $300 The appraisal sheet gave a total value of $300.00 for the tract, with $100 for the land and $200 for the improvements. | From the records | Fry, Samuel, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Total value of tract $300.00 |
George W. Dyer farm, Tract 53, Madison County Orchard of fifty-year-old apple trees The land contained an orchard of 35 apple trees that were 50 years old but in poor condition. | From the records | Dyer, George W, Madison County court land file, page 2: Orchard; 35 apple trees, 50 yrs, poor condition. $35.00. |
Thomas B. Hensley farm (part a), Tract 51a, Rockingham County A deed of trust lien held by J. R. Liskey Thos. B. Hensley's interest in the land was subject to a deed of trust lien held by J. R. Liskey for a bond of $2,950. | From the records | Hensley, Thomas B., Rockingham County court land file, page 12: interest of Thos. B. Hensley in said real estate is subject to the lien of a certain deed of trust in favor of J. R. Liskey (of R.) , he being the holder of the bond for Twenty-nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($2950.00) |
Thomas B. Hensley farm (part a), Tract 51a, Rockingham County Award for Tract 51 The court record lists an award of $1162.50 for Tract No. 51. | From the records | Hensley, Thomas B., Rockingham County court land file, page 35: Award on Tract No. --51----- $1162.50 |
Thomas B. Hensley farm (part a), Tract 51a, Rockingham County Land contribution to Park Thomas B. Hensley was obligated to give 10 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Hensley, Thomas B., Rockingham County court land file, page 35: By reason of contribution pledge, obligating the owner, Thomas B. Hensley, to give 10 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. |
Thomas B. Hensley farm (part a), Tract 51a, Rockingham County Payment of condemnation proceeds The court noted that the whole of the proceeds of condemnation had been paid out to entitled parties except for the sum of $69.30. | From the records | Hensley, Thomas B., Rockingham County court land file, page 37: the whole of the proceeds of condemnation have been paid out to the parties entitled thereto, except the said sum of $69.30 |
Thomas B. Hensley farm (part a), Tract 51a, Rockingham County A two-story frame dwelling valued at $550 The tract record listed a two-story frame dwelling, 14x20 feet, with a 14x14 kitchen, an L part, 7 rooms, an 8x20 porch, metal roof, and brick and stone flues, valued at $550.00. | From the records | Hensley, Thomas B., Rockingham County court land file, page 9: Dwelling: Frame 14x20', kitchen 14x14x8', L part 12x26x9"', rooms, porch 8x20', metal roof, brick and stone flues, 2 story, ceiled, fair condition, occupied by owner, spring, pillars, -- $550.00 |
Thomas B. Hensley farm (part a), Tract 51a, Rockingham County A large log barn in poor condition The tract record listed a log barn, 28x46x16 feet, with a 16x28 annex, a shingle and metal roof, in poor condition, valued at $250.00. | From the records | Hensley, Thomas B., Rockingham County court land file, page 9: Barn; 286x46x16', annex 16x28', log, shingle roof,and also metal, poor condition -- 250.00 |
Emmett A. Dean farm, Tract 649, Page County A frame house and a log barn The appraisal listed a frame dwelling with a porch, in fair condition, and a log and frame barn in good condition. | From the records | DeanEmmettA._Page649.pdf, page 2: Improvements: ... Frame, 16x@8¢ with a porch ... condition faire ... Barn: Log and frame, S8e60x14', good conditions |
Albert Bolen farm, Tract 79, Page County Deed for 100 acres cost $1,850 A deed from Benjamin E. Judd to Albert Bolen for 100 acres had a consideration of $1,850.00. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “A deed from Benjamin E. Judd to Albert Bolen for 100 acres had a consideration of $1,850.00”; the land-acquisition case file says “I do not deem that it is nec- essary to repeat the work on that Abstract here, so I am re- ferring you Commissioners to Abstract No. 800 for a detailed description of the tract of land of which the 5 acres is a part”. | From the records | BolenAlbert_Page79.pdf, page 4: Benjamin E. Judd ... To Consideration $1850.00(100a) Albert Bolen |
Edith Rudacille farm, Tract 117, Warren County Poor quality sandy clay loam soil The soil was described as sandy clay loam of poor quality. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “The soil was described as sandy clay loam of poor quality”; the land-acquisition case file says “History of tract and condition of timber: Merchantable timber has been removed and a large portion of the area has been heavily purned over, leaving practically nothing ex- cept extract wood”. | From the records | RudacilleEdith_Warren117.pdf, page 2: Soil: Sandy clay loam of poor quality. |
Rappahannock School Board tract (part b), Tract 31b, Rappahannock County Abandoned frame school house The tract contained one abandoned frame school house with a metal roof in fair condition, valued at $180.00. | From the records | Rapp Co. School Bd, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Improvements: One abandoned frame school house, metal roof, fair condi- tion. ... Value of Land: $Abandoned school house $180.00 |
J. A. Finke farm, Tract 270, Rockingham County Total value of $1,952.50 listed The file listed a total value of $1,952.50 for the tract. | From the records | Finke, J. A., Rockingham County court land file, page 7: Totel value of tract 1952.50 |
J. A. Finke farm, Tract 270, Rockingham County Timber damage from fire The merchantable saw timber had been removed, and the remaining stand of small oaks and short leaf pine was damaged by fire. | From the records | Finke, J. A., Rockingham County court land file, page 7: The merchantable saw timber has been removed. The remaining stand consists of small oaks and short leaf pine. All timber has been damaged by fire. |
H Arias Shifflett farm, Tract 150, Rockingham County Two dwellings on the farm The tract included a frame dwelling occupied by the owner and a log and frame dwelling occupied by a tenant. | From the records | Shifflett, Arias, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Improvements: DwWELLING-- Frame, 14x26', 6 rooms... occupied by owner... DWELLING: _ Log and frame... occupied by tenant |
Owner not recorded, Tract 207, Madison County Mountain laurel on slopes Some of the slopes on the property were covered with a dense growth of mountain laurel. | From the records | Jenkins, GC and DA, Madison County court land file, page 1: Some slopes are covered with a dense growth of mountain laurel. |
Owner not recorded, Tract 207, Madison County Orchard of 195 trees claimed The claimants listed an orchard containing about 195 trees as part of their improvements. | From the records | Jenkins, GC and DA, Madison County court land file, page 7: orchard of about 195 trees |
Lucy Cubbage farm, Tract 611, Page County Poor condition smoke house A frame smoke house with a paper roof was in poor condition and valued at $10. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “A frame smoke house with a paper roof was in poor condition and valued at $10”; the land-acquisition case file says “otal value of improvements190.00”. | From the records | CubbageLucy_Page611.pdf, page 2: Smoke house: Frame, Sxl0x@, paper roof, poor : conditions = + 10,00 |
Johannes 'Brother' Jenkins farm, Tract 264, Rappahannock County 125 apple trees over 40 years old The tract contained 125 apple trees that were over 40 years old and in fair condition, valued at $40.00 per acre for 3 acres. | From the records | JenkinsJohannas_Rapp264.pdf, page 2: There are 125 apple tre over 40 years old in fair emaition. 3 acres valued © $40.00 per sere cr = $120.00 |
Johannes 'Brother' Jenkins farm, Tract 264, Rappahannock County Abandoned log house and barn The tract contained one old abandoned log house and a barn, which were considered to be of not much value. | From the records | Jenkins, Johannes, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: One old abandoned log house, and barn, of not much value |
Johannes 'Brother' Jenkins farm, Tract 264, Rappahannock County Old apple orchard There were 125 apple trees over 40 years old in fair condition, valued at $120.00. | From the records | Jenkins, Johannes, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: There ere 125 apple trees over 40 years old in fair condition. S&S Acres valued @ $40.00 per sere or $120.00 |
Lyle J. Williams farm, Tract 82, Warren County Cleared land enclosed by rail fence The cleared land on the farm was enclosed with a fair rail fence. | From the records | WilliamsLyleJ._Warren82.pdf, page 2: Cleared land is enclosed with a fair rail fence. |
W. Moses Clark farm, Tract 195, Rappahannock County Log house in bad condition The tract included a one-room log house with a shingle roof and stone chimney, which was described as being in bad condition. | From the records | Clarke, W Moses, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: One 1 room log house, shingle roof, stone chimney in bad |
O.W. Borden farm, Tract 12, Warren County Worn out soil and cut timber The land was described as farm land worn out and abandoned, with remaining timber cut for stave, pin and extract wood after bark was peeled 35-40 years ago. | From the records | BordenO.W._Warren12.pdf, page 2: Farm land worn out and abandoned ... The bark was peeled 35-40 years ago. The remaining timber has been cut for stave, pin and extract woode |
C.M. and R.E. Wayland farm, Tract 228, Madison County Dispute over the agreed price per acre The Waylands argued that while the Board of Appraisal Commissioners valued their land at less than five dollars per acre, they had agreed to receive five dollars per acre for any land with valid title. | From the records | Wayland, CM and RE, Madison County court land file, page 11: it appearing to the Court that in that order it was set out that the said Waylends had a just claim against the State at 3 A en Con- servation and Development of the State of Virginia for the dif- ference between the amounts fixed on their land in the Park area | as fair valuation by the Board of Appraisal Commissioners (which said amount were at the rate of less than Five Dollars per acre) and the amount of Five Dollars per acre which it had been agreed that the said Waylands would receive |
C.M. and R.E. Wayland farm, Tract 228, Madison County Award for Tract 228 was $677 The Board of Appraisal Commissioners allowed $677 for Tract No. 228, which contained 201 acres. | From the records | Wayland, CM and RE, Madison County court land file, page 12: the said Tract No. 228 has an acreage of 201 acres and that the amount allowed for the same by the said Board of Appraisal Com- missioners was the sum of $677.00 |
C.M. and R.E. Wayland farm, Tract 228, Madison County Award for Tract 228-A was $39 The Board allowed $39 for Tract No. 228-A, which contained nine acres. | From the records | Wayland, CM and RE, Madison County court land file, page 12: on the said Tract No. 228-A which is reported as having an acreage of nine acres that there was allowed by the said Commissioners the sum of $39.00 |
G.T. and C.E. Miller Herndon farm, Tract 557, Page County Orchard of old apple trees The property included thirty apple trees that were forty years old. | From the records | HerndonG.T.andMiller_Page557.pdf, page 2: Orchards; Thirty apple trees forty years olde |
John Joe Heiston farm (part a), Tract 66a, Page County Timber estimate of 189 cords An estimate listed 189 cords of firewood on 63 acres, valued at $95.00. | From the records | HeistonJohnJ._Page66A.pdf, page 2: Timber: On 63 A. the estimate is 189 cords of firewood @ . 50g per corde=- $95.00 |
H.V. Seal farm (part a), Tract 185a, Madison County Claimed value for part a was $2,899 H. V. Seal claimed a value of $2,899 for tract 185-a, while the assessed value was $1,892. | From the records | Seal, HV, Madison County court land file, page 6: Value Claimed: $2899.00 Assessed: $1892.00 |
H.V. Seal farm (part a), Tract 185a, Madison County Orchard of 87 scattered trees valued The tract included one acre of orchard valued at $100 and 87 scattered trees valued at 50 cents each. | From the records | Seal, HV, Madison County court land file, page 6: Total value of orchard-’ (1 acre’ @ $100. ---§100,00 scattered=- 87 trees @ 50¢-~- --- 43.50 |
Alpheus S. Baker farm, Tract 83, Rappahannock County Frame house with stone chimneys The tract included an eight-room frame house with two porches, a cellar, and two good stone chimneys. | From the records | Baker, AS, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Improvements: Houses; frame, 8 rooms,l1} story,32x32',two porches, paper roof, 2 rooms ceiled and paperedg 14x14! cellar, two good stone chimneys, -~ $400.00 |
Alpheus S. Baker farm, Tract 83, Rappahannock County Tract valued at $1,327 The appraisal valued the land at $627, the improvements at $650 and the orchard at $50, for a total of $1,327. | From the records | Baker, AS, Rappahannock County court land file, page 3: Value of Land: $627.00 Value of Improvements: $650.00 650.00 $1327.00 Value of Orchard: $50.00 |
Walker J. Berry farm, Tract 90, Madison County Reservations on mineral and timber rights The mineral rights were reserved on the whole tract, and oak timber rights were reserved on 20 acres that had been purchased from Trent Nicholson. | From the records | Berry, Walker J, Madison County court land file, page 1: The mineral rights reserved on whole, oak timber rights sare reserved on 20 acres now cleared purchased from Trent Nicholson. |
Jeff T. Frazier farm, Tract 137, Rappahannock County Land condition and timber history The tract had tan bark removed years ago, and while some chestnut and red oaks remained, there was not enough to justify removal. | From the records | Frazier, Jeff, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Tan bark removed some years ago. Other timber products also removed. The wooded portion has some scattered chestnut and red oaks, not enough to justify removal, |
Jeff T. Frazier farm, Tract 137, Rappahannock County Guardian ad litem for infant defendants E. W. Chelf served as guardian ad litem for Russell Bailey, Melvin Bailey, and Elmer Bailey, who were described as infants incapable of understanding their rights. | From the records | Frazier, Jeff, Rappahannock County court land file, page 9: Melvin Bailey, and Elmer Bailey, infants, by their guardien ad litem... they know nothing of the matters set forth in the said petition and by reason of their infancy are incapable of understanding or taking care of their rights |
E.C. Lam farm, Tract 368, Rockingham County Stone filling station with columns The filling station was constructed of stone, featuring a front over gas pumps measuring 17 by 20 feet and supported by two stone columns. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The filling station was constructed of stone, featuring a front over gas pumps measuring 17 by 20 feet and supported by two stone columns”; the county court land file says “Affidavit of A, Ma Gooden to be read in connection with the motion filed by E. ¥. Lam to have the findings of the Board of Appraisal Commissioners disapproved in connection with its finding No. 368”. | From the records | Lam, E. C., Rockingham County court land file, page 11: the said filling station, which is constructed of stone with a front over gas pumps 17 x 20 feet, supported by two stone columns 25 x 25 x 11 feet |
E.C. Lam farm, Tract 368, Rockingham County Award of $1,710.60 for Tract 368 The court judgment set the award for Tract No. 368 at $1,710.60, which the State Commission paid into the court's custody. | From the records | Lam, E. C., Rockingham County court land file, page 34: award for tract No. 368, $1710.60; that the said State Commission on Conservation and Development has paid into the custody of the Court the said sum set out in said judgment |
E.C. Lam farm, Tract 368, Rockingham County Board valued tract at only $1,300 The motion said the Board of Appraisal Commissioners reported that the lot was valued at only $1,300.00. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The motion said the Board of Appraisal Commissioners reported that the lot was valued at only $1,300.00”; the county court land file says “IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA The State Commission on Conservation and Development of the Stateof Virginia vs. Filed in the Clerk's office Rockingham Cassandra Lawson Atkins and others, and County, Va. 52,501 acres of land in Roe kingham Sep. 28, 1932 County, Virginia. J. Rober”. | From the records | Lam, E. C., Rockingham County court land file, page 6 |
Luther North farm, Tract 2, Rappahannock County Land valued at three dollars an acre The tract's 40 acres of land were valued at $3.00 per acre, totaling $120.00. | From the records | North, Luther, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: 40 @ $3.00 $120.00 |
W.F. Meadows farm, Tract 168, Madison County A tenant house with a paper roof The tenant house was a log structure with four rooms, a porch, pillars, and a paper roof in fair condition. | From the records | Meadows, WF, Madison County court land file, page 1: Tenant house: Log, 16x23, 4 rooms, 14 story, porch 10x23, pillars, paper roof, fair condition. |
W.F. Meadows farm, Tract 168, Madison County An orchard of Albemarle Pippins and Yorks The orchard contained Albemarle Pippins, Yorks, Black Twigs, and Winesaps, with trees around 30 years old in fair to good condition. | From the records | Meadows, WF, Madison County court land file, page 2: There are Albemarle Pippins, Yorks, Black Twigs, Winesaps, and others around 50 yrs. old, fair to good condition. |
M. H. and W. B. and Stannup, Ernest Goins farm, Tract 211, Albemarle County Log house with stone flues The property included a log house with two rooms, a porch, stone flues, and a spring water supply. | From the records | GoinsM.H.andW.B._Albemarle211.pdf, page 2: log house, 2 rooms, porch & exit, ah @ roof, stone Flues, 13 story, 10g finiah, eosupied by owner, spring water supply |
J.A. Slaughter farm, Tract 312, Madison County Log dwelling occupied by a tenant The main house was a 16x18 foot log structure with four rooms and a porch, in fair condition and occupied by a tenant. | From the records | Slaughter, JA, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log, 16x18', 4 rooms, porch 7x10', ... fair condition, occupied by tenant |
J.A. Slaughter farm, Tract 312, Madison County Poor condition barn and meat house The barn was log and frame in poor condition, and the meat house was also log and in poor condition. | From the records | Slaughter, JA, Madison County court land file, page 1: Barn: Log and frame, 24x24x12!' , ... poor condition. Meat house: Log, 8x16", ... poor condition. |
Bessie C. Lam farm, Tract 569, Page County Two acres of orchards The tract included two acres of orchard, valued at $75 per acre. | From the records | LamBessieC._Page569.pdf, page 2: Orohards 2 acres valued at 375,00 per acre. |
J.O. Bailey farm (part c), Tract 157, Rappahannock County Bark had been removed from the timber Bark had been removed from the tract about 30 years prior, and other timber products had been removed at various times, including within the past three years. | From the records | Bailey, JO, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: ‘an bark removed from tract about 30 years ago. Other timber products removed at various times ginces roducts haye been removed within the past three years. |
A. B., P.G., and B.C. Fox farm, Tract 143, Rappahannock County Owner claimed new buildings added The owners stated they had added $2,000 worth of buildings and $250 in fencing since purchasing the land. | From the records | FoxE.B._Rapp143.pdf, page 6: The owner states that the following improvements have been added since purchases : Buildings: $2000.00 FENCING 250.00 |
Henry A. Brown farm, Tract 206, Rappahannock County Log dwelling with stone flues The tract included a nine-room log dwelling, 16 by 40 feet, with a shed-roof annex, a weatherboarded front porch enclosed at one end, and stone and brick flues. | From the records | Brown, HA, Rappahannock County court land file, page 13: Dwelling- 16'x40' with 8* shed roof annex,log construction. Yeatherboarded porch in front enclos- ed at one ond, 9 rooms; stone and brick flues. |
Henry A. Brown farm, Tract 206, Rappahannock County Orchard value on Tract 206 The appraisal listed 9 acres of orchard valued at $30 per acre, totaling $270. | From the records | Brown, HA, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: Orchard: 9 ------- 9 @ 30.00 270,00 |
Henry A. Brown farm, Tract 206, Rappahannock County Bank claimed only the timber Culpeper National Bank's claim on the H. A. Brown tract covered timber rights only; the appraisal put the timber at $1,000. | From the records | Brown, HA, Rappahannock County court land file, page 8: Timber rights only are claimed, |
Jacob Yost farm (part a), Tract 165a, Rockingham County Timber values struck from the record A timber cruiser, Mr. Smith, had put timber on the runs at $1.50 per thousand feet and Big Run at $2.00, for a total of $4,117.50. Both sides' lawyers then agreed to strike those figures from the record, because he had been called as an expert on timber quantity, not value. | From the records | Yost, Jacob Trustee, Rockingham County court land file, page 114: aggregating a totel of $4,117.50 |
Jacob Yost farm (part a), Tract 165a, Rockingham County Bank trustee paid $5,905 for Tract 165-a Augusta National Bank of Staunton, as trustee, was paid $5,905.00 in full settlement of tract #165-a. | From the records | Yost, Jacob Trustee, Rockingham County court land file, page 13: paid to_ Augusta National Bank of Staunton, Virginia, Trustee taunton, Virginia $5,905.00 __being in full settlement of tract #165-a |
Jacob Yost farm (part a), Tract 165a, Rockingham County Timber quantity in two counties The witness reported a total cruise of timber in Rockingham County of one million nine hundred sixty-eight thousand four hundred feet and in Augusta County of two hundred and ten thousand feet. | From the records | Yost, Jacob Trustee, Rockingham County court land file, page 145: I found the total cruise of the timber in Rockingham County to be one million nine hundrea sixty-eight thousand four hundred feet, and the total cruise in Augusta County to be two hundred and ten thousand feet |
Jacob Yost farm (part a), Tract 165a, Rockingham County Valuation of Tract 165-A Tract number 165 A, containing 3,277 acres, was valued at $5,905.00. | From the records | Yost, Jacob Trustee, Rockingham County court land file, page 17: tract No. 165 A and containing 3277 acres, and valued at $5905.00 |
Jacob Yost farm (part a), Tract 165a, Rockingham County Valuable minerals and timber In his answer to the condemnation, Jacob Yost, Trustee, described his land as underlaid with valuable minerals and containing valuable timber, some of it fit for farming. | From the records | Yost, Jacob Trustee, Rockingham County court land file, page 22: which lands are underlaid with valuable minerals, contains#g valuable timber |
Jacob Yost farm (part a), Tract 165a, Rockingham County Valuation of disputed land Jacob Yost, Trustee, put a value of $200 on his interest in 398 1/2 acres whose title was disputed and tied up in ejectment suits. | From the records | Yost, Jacob Trustee, Rockingham County court land file, page 23: a fair valuation of the estate of Petitioner in the 398 1/2 acres, of which the title is in dispute and involved in litigation, is $200.00. |
Jacob Yost farm (part a), Tract 165a, Rockingham County Mount Vernon Furnace tract valuation The witness valued two thousand acres at Mount Vernon Furnace at $8.50 per acre, totaling $17,000.00. | From the records | Yost, Jacob Trustee, Rockingham County court land file, page 257: the two thousand acres at Mount Vernon Furnace, $8.50 per acre, total $17,000.00. |
Jacob Yost farm (part a), Tract 165a, Rockingham County Watershed land classification A witness, Mr. Good, classed nine thousand acres as watershed land, including Two Mile, Mile, Big and Lewis Lower runs. He valued it at $5.00 an acre, not counting the timber. | From the records | Yost, Jacob Trustee, Rockingham County court land file, page 257: my valuation on those watersheds is $5.00 per acres |
Jacob Yost farm (part a), Tract 165a, Rockingham County Total lien debts on Mount Vernon tract Master Commissioner Laird L. Conrad's report put the other lien debts against the Mount Vernon tract at $84,348.62, principal and interest, as of March 15, 1928. That was on top of $20,270.51 in debts secured by the $15,000 Alexander bond. | From the records | Yost, Jacob Trustee, Rockingham County court land file, page 281: all other lien debts against the said Mount Vernon tract are audited, showing a total, principal and interest, as of March 15, 1928, of $84,348.62. |
Jacob Yost farm (part a), Tract 165a, Rockingham County Tenant house on Mile Run A tenant house located on Mile Run was described as a frame structure with three rooms, a kitchen, and a paper roof in fair condition. | From the records | Yost, Jacob Trustee, Rockingham County court land file, page 6: Tenant house: (On Mile Run) Frame 14x18', 3 rooms, 1 story, kitchen, 8x118', partly ceiled, paper roof, fair condition |
Jacob Yost farm (part a), Tract 165a, Rockingham County Frame house on Mile Run A frame house on Mile Run measuring 14x18 feet with an 8x18 kitchen was in fair condition and valued at one hundred and seventy-five dollars. | From the records | Yost, Jacob Trustee, Rockingham County court land file, page 63: The house on Mile Run is frame, 14x18, with a kitchen 8x18, in fair condition. Worth what? A. About a hundred and seventy-five dollars. |
Jacob Yost farm (part a), Tract 165a, Rockingham County Tan bark and fuel wood values The fair market value for one hundred tons of tan bark on the tree was estimated at not over fifty dollars, while one thousand cords of fuel wood were valued at not over five hundred dollars. | From the records | Yost, Jacob Trustee, Rockingham County court land file, page 63: How about the tan bark; what, in your opinion, is the fair, cash, market value of the hundred tons of tan bark on the tree that you found on this land? A. Not over fifty dollars. What, in your opinion, is the fair, cash, market value of the fuel wood that you found on this tract of land? A. Not over five hundred dollars. How many cords of fuel wood did you find? A. One thousand. |
Julia A. Davis farm, Tract 111, Rockingham County A frame dwelling in poor condition The owner's house was a 15 by 22 foot frame building with four rooms and a porch with a metal roof, but it was in poor condition. | From the records | Davis, Julia, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: DWELLING-- --- Frame, 15x22', 4 rooms, porch- roof, metal--15 story, occupied by owner, condition poor. |
Julia A. Davis farm, Tract 111, Rockingham County A log shed with a slab roof The property included a log shed with a slab roof that was in poor condition. | From the records | Davis, Julia, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: SHED--- -- Log, Sxiexs', slab roof, condition poore |
Julia A. Davis farm, Tract 111, Rockingham County All saw timber had been removed The history of the tract noted that all the saw timber had been removed from the land. | From the records | Davis, Julia, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: History of Tract and condition of timber: All the saw timber has been removed from this tract. |
Julia A. Davis farm, Tract 111, Rockingham County A frame dwelling in poor condition The owner occupied a 15x22 frame dwelling with four rooms and a porch, but the condition was described as poor. | From the records | Davis, Julia, Rockingham County court land file, page 5: Dwelling, frame 15x22, rooms 4, porch, roof, metal 14, story, occupied by owner, condition poor, |
M.F. Marshall farm, Tract 35, Albemarle County Frame house in poor condition, occupied by a tenant A frame dwelling of 1½ stories, with a shingle roof and stone flues, was in poor condition and occupied by a tenant. | From the records | MarshallM.F._Albemarle35.pdf, page 2: 8 B roof, stone flues story, tough oeile kitolion 10x20K8 ns ¢ “ poor condition, occupied by tenant, |
James E. Corbin farm, Tract 37, Madison County Condition of the timber All merchantable saw timber had been removed from the tract, and the remaining stand was badly damaged by fire. | From the records | Corbin, JE, Madison County court land file, page 1: All the merchantable saw timber has been removed from this tract. The remaining stand has been badly damaged by fire. |
James E. Corbin farm, Tract 37, Madison County Discrepancy in land acreage The acreage found was 81, while the deed listed 100 acres, and the assessed acreage was 65. | From the records | Corbin, JE, Madison County court land file, page 1: Acreage Found: 81 Assessed 65 Deed 100. |
Noah Rothgeb Estate farm, Tract 430, Page County Orchard in poor condition The appraisal listed two acres of orchard in poor condition, valued at $50 per acre. | From the records | RothgebNoahEstate_Page430.pdf, page 2: improvements: wo acres of orchard in poor condition, old time fruit,- valued @ $50.00 per sere----~-- $100.00 |
Nancy Alger farm, Tract 150, Madison County Nancy Alger's farm improvements The tract included a frame dwelling with log walls, a log barn and shed, a log hen house, and a meat house. The total value of these improvements was appraised at $135.00. | From the records | Alger, Nancy, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements; Frame dwelling, 15x20, 2 porches, shingle roof, 14 story, log walls fair condition... Total value of improvements -- $135.00. |
Nancy Alger farm, Tract 150, Madison County Fruit and nut trees valued The tract had fruit and nut trees which were valued at $25.00. | From the records | Alger, Nancy, Madison County court land file, page 1: Fruit & nut trees. $25.00 |
Mary Elizabeth Meadows farm, Tract 532, Page County A large frame barn The appraisal listed a 36 by 48 foot frame barn with a shingle and metal roof, in fair condition. | From the records | MeadowsMaryE._Page532.pdf, page 2: Barn ~- frame - 36° x 46° - shingle and metal fo. r - fair condition |
S.V. Meadows farm, Tract 560, Page County Half-acre orchard valued at $30 The tract had a half-acre orchard listed at $60 per acre, or $30 in all. | From the records | MeadowsS.V._Page560.pdf, page 2: Orchard % aere valued at one 500. |
S.V. Meadows farm, Tract 560, Page County Land sold for $280.62 in 1917 In a deed dated February 24, 1917, Hiram M. Meadows and Virgie C. Meadows sold land to S. V. Meadows for $280.62. | From the records | MeadowsS.V._Page560.pdf, page 5: Consideration $280.62 |
Wesley and Amanda C. Breeden farm, Tract 24, Rockingham County Final payment amount The court ordered the payment of $3,012.00 to Amanda C. Breeden and Doctor Breeden. | From the records | Breeden, Amanda & Wesley, Rockingham County court land file, page 4: it is adjudged and ordered by the Court that said sum of $3012.00 paid into Court as just compensation for said Tract No. 24, be paid to the said Amanda C. Breeden and Doctor Breeden |
W. R. and R. T. Duke estate farm, Tract 26, Albemarle County No improvements on the tract The report listed no improvements on the property. | From the records | DukeW.R.andR.T.W._Albemarle26.pdf, page 2: Improvements: None. |
J. Henry Shifflett farm (part a), Tract 132a, Rockingham County Log dwelling with stone flues The tract included a log dwelling measuring 17 by 21 feet with a metal roof, a kitchen, and stone flues, which was occupied by a tenant. | From the records | Shifflett, J. Henry, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: DWELLING----Log 17x21', 14 story, metal roof, kitchen 10x12x8', porch 6x12', stone flues, fair condition, 4 rooms, log finish, occupied by tenant |
J. Henry Shifflett farm (part a), Tract 132a, Rockingham County 87 apple and cherry trees The land had 87 trees, apples and cherries. | From the records | Shifflett, J. Henry, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: 87 trees (apples and cherries). |
BL and JM Sours Judd farm, Tract 103, Page County All merchantable timber removed The land had no merchantable timber left, with only a second growth of mixed oak, poplar, and yellow pine remaining. | From the records | JuddB.LeviandSours_Page103.pdf, page 2: All merchantable timser ag paen removed. -. nics Stoned of s cond growth mixed oak poplar, and yellow pine remainSe |
BL and JM Sours Judd farm, Tract 103, Page County No buildings on the tract There were no improvements or buildings on the property. | From the records | JuddB.LeviandSours_Page103.pdf, page 2: Improvements: None. |
R.J. Snapp farm, Tract 91, Rockingham County Listed value of $900 for a summer-home tract A valuation sheet lists the tract's total value at $900: $650 for the land and $250 for the improvements, a summer dwelling. | From the records | Snapp, R. J., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Total - $900.00 |
R.J. Snapp farm, Tract 91, Rockingham County A frame summer dwelling The tract included a one-story frame summer dwelling measuring 14 by 28 feet with a paper roof and a 5 by 28 foot porch, occupied by the owner. | From the records | Snapp, R. J., Rockingham County court land file, page 4: Improvements: Summer dwelling: Frame 14x28", 1 story, paper roof, porch 5x28', fair condition, occupied by owner. £175.00 |
R.V. Nicholson farm, Tract 30, Madison County Log structures and a pig pen The tract included a log house with ceiled walls, a log barn and shed, a log wood house, a log hen house, a pig pen, and a log corn crib. | From the records | Nicholson, RV, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: Log House, 17x24, 3 rooms, ceiled walls, fair condition, occupied by tenant, water supply, cellar. Log Barn and shed, 14x18x8', 12x10x7, shingle. Log wood house, 6x11x7, shingle, fair condition. Log hen house, 9x13x6, shingle, fair condition. Pig pen 7x8, Log corn crib, 8xl12x6, shingle, fair condition. |
J. W. Baugher farm, Tract 83, Rockingham County G. W. Baugher's lien on the tract G. W. Baugher held a lien on the land for $125.00 plus $9.15 in interest, totaling $134.15. | From the records | Baugher, J. W. (Joseph), Rockingham County court land file, page 13: That there is a lien resting on said land in the sum of $125.00, together with $9.15 interest in favor of G. Wo Baugher. |
J. W. Baugher farm, Tract 83, Rockingham County J.W. Baugher's farm improvements The tract included a frame dwelling, a barn, an apple house, two hen houses, a hog pen, a spring house, a granary, and a blacksmith shop. | From the records | Baugher, J. W. (Joseph), Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Improvements: Dwellings Frame, 16x24... Barn Frame, 22x45x12'... Apple houses Frame, 8x10x8... Hen houses Frame, 9x7x4'... Hog-pen: Log and frame... Spring house: Frame... Hen house: Frame, 14x14x8'... Granary: Log... Blacksmith shops Frame |
J. W. Baugher farm, Tract 83, Rockingham County Valuation of Baugher's apple trees The appraisers valued twenty 35-year-old apple trees on Baugher's land at $1.50 each. | From the records | Baugher, J. W. (Joseph), Rockingham County court land file, page 3: 20 apple trees thirty-five years old in foir condition valued at $1.50 each (1/2 acre) - - $30.00 |
Shifflett & McDaniel tract, Tract 195, Madison County Log dwelling with stone flues The tract included a log dwelling measuring 18 by 24 feet with three rooms, a porch, and stone flues, which was in fair condition but vacant. | From the records | Shifflett and McDaniel, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log, 18x24', 3 rooms, porch 6x14! , shingle root & paper roof, stone flues, 1% story, log finish, fair condition, vacant,spring water supply, solid foundation. |
Betty and Dallas Anderson farm, Tract 160, Madison County Orchard of apple and walnut trees The tract contained an orchard with 28 apple trees that were 40 years old and 7 walnut trees. | From the records | Anderson, Betty and Dallas, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard, 28 apple trees,:40 yrs, fair condition, 7 walnut trees, good condition. |
Betty and Dallas Anderson farm, Tract 160, Madison County Total value of improvements listed The total value of the improvements was listed as $735.00. | From the records | Anderson, Betty and Dallas, Madison County court land file, page 1: Total value of improvements -~ $735.00. |
Bertha L. Egger farm, Tract 283, Rockingham County Total value of $778.50 listed The file listed a total value of $778.50 for the tract. | From the records | Egger, Bertha L., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Total value of tract 778.50 |
G. Bailey Nicholson farm, Tract 33, Madison County Log structures and improvements The farm included a log and frame house, a log barn, a log school house, a log wood house, a log spring house, a log cornhouse, a house and cellar, and a henhouse. | From the records | Nicholson, G and Bailey, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: Log and frame house, 25x25, 6 rooms, porch 6x20, shingle, stone flues, fair condition, occupied by owner, water supply spring, solid foundation. Log barn, 13x18x8, shingle, fair condition. Log School house, 16x20x8, paper. Log wood house 9xl0x6, shingle, fair condition. Log spring house, 6x8x4, shingle, fair condition. Log cornhouse, 7x12, shingle roof. House and cellar 7x13x8. Henhouse 10x11x4. |
G. Bailey Nicholson farm, Tract 33, Madison County Orchard trees and values The orchard contained 30 apple trees valued at $1.00 each and 6 peach trees valued at $1.00 each. | From the records | Nicholson, G and Bailey, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 30 apple trees @ $1.00. $30.00 6 peach trees @ $1.00 6.00 |
G. Bailey Nicholson farm, Tract 33, Madison County Award amount for Tract 33 The court ordered the distribution of $910.00 as just compensation for Tract No. 33. | From the records | Nicholson, G and Bailey, Madison County court land file, page 10: the sum of $910.00, paid into Court as just compensation for Tract No. 33 be paid out and distributed |
Burke Josh tract, Tract 85, Rappahannock County Offer price for land and improvements In August 1935 Ada V. Burke and her husband offered to sell the 48-acre tract to the United States for $779 as a whole, including all improvements and appurtenant rights. | From the records | BurkJoshua_Rapp85.pdf, page 21: the sum of $.... 2279-00 for the tract as a whole, including all improvements and appurtenant rights. |
Burke Josh tract, Tract 85, Rappahannock County A five-room log and frame house and barn The tract included a 5-room log and frame house, a frame and log barn, a hen house, a frame hog house, and a combined fruit cellar and smoke house, all in fair condition. | From the records | Burke, Joshua, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Improvements: One 5 room a and frame house, 1 frame and log barn, 1 hen house, frame hog house, fruit cellar and smoke house combined, all in fair condition. |
Burke Josh tract, Tract 85, Rappahannock County Claimed value of $750 for a half interest Joshua M. Burke claimed the tract and its improvements were worth $1,500, and his own half interest $750. | From the records | Burke, Joshua, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: I claim that the total value of my right, title, estate or oS, in and to this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is s 720. |
H.M. Cliser farm, Tract 183, Page County Cliser's gas station and store The tract included a frame gas station and store with metal siding and roof, appraised at $100. | From the records | CliserH.Melanchton_Page183.pdf, page 2: Gas Station and store- Frame, 12x14x12~metal siding and rool, good condition----. --~ 100. |
Susan Miller farm, Tract 454, Page County A two-story frame dwelling The property included a two-story frame house with a porch, brick flues, and a spring, which was occupied by a tenant. | From the records | MillerSusan_Page454.pdf, page 2: Improvements: Dwelling - frame - Ell 10' x 12* x 8' - S rooms- porch - 6" x 17* ~ brick flues - 2 story - not ceiled or plastered - occupied by tenant - spring |
Charles Mundy farm, Tract 128, Rappahannock County Worn out cultivated land The land had been cultivated and was described as worn out. | From the records | Mundy, Charles, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: The land has been cultivated and is worn out. |
Charles Mundy farm, Tract 128, Rappahannock County Abandoned house with wrecking value An abandoned house on the tract was valued at only its wrecking value. | From the records | Mundy, Hilary, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: Improvements: Abandoned house, which has only a wrecking value. |
E.T. and G.T. Miller farm, Tract 24, Rappahannock County Orchard valued at $1,270 The tract included 22 acres of orchard, which was appraised at a total value of $1,270. | From the records | MillerE.T.andG.T._Rapp24.pdf, page 2: Orchard 22 5¢. 95= $1270. |
E.T. and G.T. Miller farm, Tract 24, Rappahannock County Timber cut and burned Approximately 120 acres of the timbered area had been completely cut and repeatedly burned over. | From the records | Miller, ET and GT, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Approximately 120 acres of the timbered area has been completely cut and repeatedly burned over. |
E.T. and G.T. Miller farm, Tract 24, Rappahannock County Camp for apple pickers The improvements on the tract were listed as used as a camp for apple pickers. | From the records | Miller, ET and GT, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: House:- Used as camp for apple plekers |
E.T. and G.T. Miller farm, Tract 24, Rappahannock County Orchard of 1,000 apple trees The petitioners claimed their tract contained one thousand apple trees of the best varieties, twenty-five years old and in very good condition. | From the records | Miller, ET and GT, Rappahannock County court land file, page 6: This tract is set in orchard and contains one thousand trees of the best varieties of apples, twenty five years old in the very best of condition. |
M.V. Gander estate farm, Tract 372, Page County Poor condition of the frame house The appraisal listed a frame house of four rooms and one and a half stories with a metal roof, in very poor condition. | From the records | GanderM.V.Estate_Page372.pdf, page 2: House: Frame, 4 rooms, 1 story, metal roof, very poor condition |
Wilmer Shifflett farm, Tract 239, Rockingham County Bernard Shifflett's error in ownership An affidavit stated Bernard Shifflett had no interest in Tract 170-A and his name appeared only through error. | From the records | Shifflett, Wilmer, Rockingham County court land file, page 5: affidavit made by Bernard Shifflett stating that he has no interest or claim of any nature in said tract No. 170-A, and that his name appeared therein through error |
Eliza Walters farm, Tract 79, Warren County Abandoned cabin with no value The tract contained an old, abandoned cabin that was noted to have no value. | From the records | WalterEliza_Warren79.pdf, page 2: The 014 cabin has no value. |
James H. Harris farm (part a), Tract 577a, Page County Orchard valued at $35 The total value of the orchard was assessed at $35. | From the records | HarrisJamesH._Page577.pdf, page 2: Total value of orchard wciccenacvesececces $35.06 |
Henry J. Batman estate farm, Tract 74, Page County No improvements on the farm The appraisal noted there were no buildings or improvements on the property. | From the records | BatmanHenryJ.Estate_Page74.pdf, page 2: Improvements: None. |
D. C. Davis farm, Tract 232, Rockingham County Cellar house built of logs A cellar house on the tract was constructed of logs with a shingle roof and was in fair condition. | From the records | Davis, D. C., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Cellar house: Iog 10x12x12', shingle roof, fair comition. |
Waverly Dyer farm, Tract 94, Madison County Orchard of apple trees, mostly in fair condition The farm had 36 apple trees 60 years old in poor condition, 20 apple trees 10 years old in fair condition, and at the lower place 24 apple trees 20 years old in fair condition. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The farm had 36 apple trees 60 years old in poor condition, 20 apple trees 10 years old in fair condition, and at the lower place 24 apple trees 20 years old in fair condition”; the county court land file says “At the upper place there are 36 apple trees 60 yrs. old, poor condition. - 20 apple trees, 10 yrs. old in fair condition”. | From the records | Dyer, Waverly T, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard; At the upper place there are 36 apple trees 60 yrs. old, poor condition. At lower place, 24 apple trees, 20 yrs. old in fair condition. |
Ira S. Brown farm, Tract 123, Madison County Log and frame dwelling in poor condition The tract included a log and frame dwelling measuring 14 by 20 feet with three rooms and a 5 by 10 foot porch, which was in poor condition. | From the records | Brown, Ira S, Madison County court land file, page 1: Log and frame dwelling, 14 x 20' with 3 rooms and 5x10 porch, shingle roof, stone flues, 1} stories, 1 room ceiled, poor condition, spring is water supply. |
Ira S. Brown farm, Tract 123, Madison County All saw timber removed from the tract The history of the tract noted that all saw timber had been removed from the area. | From the records | Brown, Ira S, Madison County court land file, page 1: History of tract and condition of timber: All saw timber has been removed from this tract. |
Culpeper National Bank tract, Tract 232, Rappahannock County Abandoned log house in poor condition The tract contained an abandoned log house that was in poor condition. | From the records | Culpeper National Bank, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Abandoned log house in poor condition. |
L.S. Walker farm, Tract 318, Madison County 14 apple trees valued at $2 each The tract included 14 apple trees that were 20 years old and in fair condition, valued at $2.00 per tree for a total of $28.00. | From the records | Walker, LS, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: 14 apple trees, 20 years old, fair condition valued at 2.00 per tree. --- $28.00. |
W.J. Rutherford farm, Tract 170, Rappahannock County Timber estimated at 97,000 board feet The land had been cut over for many years but still held a good stand of young timber, including red oak, white pine, poplar, and basswood. | From the records | Rutherford, WJ, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: This tract is estimated to cut 986 bd. ft. per acre or a total of 96,628 bd. ft. rounded off to 97,000 bd. ft.) on 98 acres |
W.J. Rutherford farm, Tract 170, Rappahannock County Claimed value of $6,440 The owner claimed the total value of the land and improvements was $6,440, while the assessed value was $643 and the deed value was $800. | From the records | Rutherford, WJ, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Value Claimed: $6440.00 ” $643.00 " $800.00 |
Robert Presgraves farm, Tract 30, Rappahannock County Frame house with galvanized roof The improvements included a 5-room frame house measuring 15 by 36 feet with two porches and a galvanized roof. | From the records | Presgraves, Robert, Rappahannock County court land file, page 3: These consist of a 5 room frame 15x36' house with 2 porches and a galvanized roof, valued at $400.00 |
Robert Presgraves farm, Tract 30, Rappahannock County Barn in poor condition A 20 by 20 foot barn with a shingle roof was listed as being in poor condition. | From the records | Presgraves, Robert, Rappahannock County court land file, page 3: a 20x20 barn in poor condition with a shingle roof valued at $50.00 |
D.H. and H.G. Patterson farm (part b), Tract 201, Albemarle County Highest-valued tract in Albemarle County The survey valued the D.H. and H.G. Patterson tract at $11,403, the highest valuation of any Albemarle County tract. | From the records | trct_val_tot compared across 222 Albemarle County tracts with a usable value (41 skipped); the maximum is $11,403, with no other tract at that value. Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
Sylvanus Taylor farm, Tract 544, Page County Poor condition of the owner's dwelling The appraisal listed the owner's frame dwelling, with five rooms partly ceiled, as in very poor condition. | From the records | TaylorSylvanus_Page544.pdf, page 2: Dwelling: Frame, 16x24 with an ell lOxi6: , one and Onéehalf story with shingled roof, five rooms, partly celled, occupied by owner, very poor condition |
N. Lester Dean farm, Tract 57, Rockingham County A log barn in poor condition The barn was constructed of logs measuring 26x47 feet with a shingled roof but was in poor condition. | From the records | Dean, A. E. & N. Lester, Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Barn: Log 26x47x14', shingled, poor condition - 90.00 |
N. Lester Dean farm, Tract 57, Rockingham County Land claimed at $6,800, assessed at $440 The form listed a value claimed of $6,800.00 for the tract, with the land assessed at $440.00. | From the records | Dean, A. E. & N. Lester, Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Value Claimed: $6800.00 " $440.00 |
John W. ('Mack') Alger farm, Tract 350, Page County Log barn in poor condition The tract included a log barn with a paper roof that was noted to be in poor condition. | From the records | AlgerJ.W._Page350.pdf, page 2: barn - log - paper roof - poor condition 125.00- |
J.C. Smoot farm, Tract 105, Madison County Log and frame dwelling in fair condition The tract had a log and frame dwelling measuring 12 by 21 feet, with four rooms, a porch, stone flues and log walls. It was in fair condition and occupied by a tenant. | From the records | Smoot, JC estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling, log & frame, 12x21, 4 rooms, porch 7x21, stone flues, 14 story, log walls, fair condition. , occupied by tenant. |
J.C. Smoot farm, Tract 105, Madison County Old apple orchard of 150 trees The orchard had 150 apple trees that were 60 years old, valued at 50 cents each, or $75 in all. | From the records | Smoot, JC estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 150 apple trees 60 yrs. old valued @ 50¢. $75.00. |
Henry A. Brown farm (part a), Tract 206a, Rappahannock County Log dwelling with stone flues The property included a 16 by 40 foot log dwelling with a shed-roof annex, a weatherboarded front porch enclosed at one end, and stone and brick flues. | From the records | Brown, HA, Rappahannock County court land file, page 6: Dwelling- 16'x40' with 8* shed roof annex,log construction. Yeatherboarded porch in front enclos- ed at one ond, 9 rooms; stone and brick flues. |
T.L. Yancey farm (part a), Tract 213a, Rockingham County Yancey's original claim A 1933 arbitration summary filed in the case recorded T. L. Yancey's original claim: 35 acres valued at $4,200, plus $500 in incidental damages. | From the records | Yancey, T. L., Rockingham County court land file, page 14: ORIGINAL CLAIM: acreage 35 : Value $4,200.00 ; Inc. Damages $500.00 |
T.L. Yancey farm (part a), Tract 213a, Rockingham County Grazing land and fuelwood on Tract 213-a Tract 213-a included 44 acres of grazing land and an estimated 350 cords of fuelwood valued at 50 cents per cord. | From the records | Yancey, T. L., Rockingham County court land file, page 5: Grazing Land: 44 an estivated amount of 350 cords of fuelwood valued at 50¢ per cord «+= $175.00» |
T.L. Yancey farm (part a), Tract 213a, Rockingham County Farm said to net $70 a month in grazing season The remarks said the farm would net $70.00 per month during the grazing season. | From the records | Yancey, T. L., Rockingham County court land file, page 7: Remarks: _-_The_above farm wil] "Net" $70.00 per month during graring Baan |
T. N. (Dr.) Sellers estate farm, Tract 206, Rockingham County Abandoned frame dwelling in poor condition The tract contained a frame dwelling with four rooms and brick flues, described as being in poor condition and abandoned. | From the records | Sellers, T. N. Dr. Estate, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Frame, 15x39", 4 rooms, brick flues, 1 story, plastered, poor condition, abandoned, spring. |
R.M. Dwyer farm (part b), Tract 78b, Rappahannock County H.H. Baker's waiver H. H. Baker had alleged an interest in Tract 78-b but filed a written waiver and disclaimer of any title or interest in the tract or its proceeds. | From the records | Dwyer, RM, Rappahannock County court land file, page 14: the said H. H. Baker having this day filed in Court a written waiver and / or disclaimer as any title to or interest in said Tract No. 78-b |
R.M. Dwyer farm (part b), Tract 78b, Rappahannock County No improvements on the tract The appraisal listed no improvements on the property. | From the records | Dwyer, RM, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Improvements: None, |
R.M. Dwyer farm (part b), Tract 78b, Rappahannock County Land valued at $2.50 per acre The value of the land was appraised at $75.00 total, or $2.50 per acre. | From the records | Dwyer, RM, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Value of Land: $75,00 |
W.J. Downs farm, Tract 297, Rockingham County Orchard in poor condition The tract contained 4 acres of orchard with trees about 6 years old that were in very poor condition. | From the records | Downs, W. J., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: There is 4 acres of orchard in this tract. Trees area bout 6 years old and in very poor condition |
John A. Alexander farm, Tract 1a, Augusta County Highest-valued tract in Augusta County The survey valued the John A. Alexander tract at $2,753, the highest valuation of any Augusta County tract. | From the records | trct_val_tot compared across 78 Augusta County tracts with a usable value (4 skipped); the maximum is $2,753, with no other tract at that value. Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
Alfred Jenkins estate farm, Tract 66, Rappahannock County A seven-room frame house with shingle roof The tract included a one-7 room frame house with a shingle roof that was in fair condition. | From the records | Jenkins, Alfred, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: One-7 room frame house, -<shingle roof, rooms ceiled - in feir condition. |
Alfred Jenkins estate farm, Tract 66, Rappahannock County Timber owned by Ira F. Compton It was understood that the merchantable timber on the tract was owned by Ira F. Compton, who expected to begin cutting in the near future. | From the records | Jenkins, Alfred, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: It is understood that the mer- chantable timber on this tract is owned by Ira F. Compton, and that he expects to begin cutting in the near future, |
Alfred Jenkins estate farm, Tract 66, Rappahannock County Orchard of apple trees valued at $50 per acre There were approximately 100 apple trees on the tract, some old and of doubtful varieties, valued at $50.00 per acre. | From the records | Jenkins, Alfred, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: There are approximately 100 apple trees on the tract which occupy appréximately two acres of land... The orchard is valued at $50.00 per acres |
J.J. Heiston farm, Tract 125, Rappahannock County A five-room frame house with metal roof The tract included a five-room frame house with a metal roof, valued at $150.00. | From the records | Heiston, JJ Estate, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: nant house, frame, 20x20', 5 room, metal roof.. $150.00 |
J.J. Heiston farm, Tract 125, Rappahannock County A log spring house and frame smokehouse Improvements included a log spring house valued at $10.00 and a frame smokehouse valued at $25.00. | From the records | Heiston, JJ Estate, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Smoke house, frame L2xl2,shixyigle roofe. ccoccewsss 25400 Spring house, log, 6x8, shingle roofsesssessecesee 10.00 |
J.W. Weatherall farm, Tract 215, Madison County Dead chestnut trees on the land The tract contained much dead chestnut with the bark off. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The tract contained much dead chestnut with the bark off”; the county court land file says “Improvements: None”. | From the records | Weatherall, JW, Madison County court land file, page 1: History of tract and condition of timber: Much dead chestnut, bark off. |
Frank Compton farm, Tract 87, Rappahannock County Appraisers allowed only $183 for the land The report of the Appraisers allowed Frank Compton the sum of $183.00 for the 51 acres of land. | From the records | Compton, Frank, Rappahannock County court land file, page 5: 1st; That said appraisers only allowed him the sum of $183.00 for the 51 acres of land as set forth in said report |
Herbert C. Hoover farm, Tract 180, Madison County Mess Hall and Five Tents buildings valued The Herbert C. Hoover tract included a frame Mess Hall valued at $2,000 and a frame building called Five Tents valued at $3,000. | From the records | Hoover, Herbert C, Madison County court land file, page 4: Mess Hall ... $2000.00 Five tents ... $3000.00 |
J. Parker Seal farm, Tract 122, Madison County A small log barn in poor condition The barn was a small 12x12x10 foot log structure with a shingle roof that was in poor condition. | From the records | Seal, Parker, Madison County court land file, page 1: Barn: Log, 12x12x10', shingle roof, poor condition. |
J. Parker Seal farm, Tract 122, Madison County Deed of trust held by Weakley J. C. Weakley of Syria, Virginia, held a claim secured by a deed of trust on the land for $108.40 plus interest. | From the records | Seal, Parker, Madison County court land file, page 9: less the sum of $108.40 with interest thereon from the lst day of March, 1982, which is due J. C. Weakley, Syria, Va. , and which is secured by a deed of trust en said land |
Gideon Baugher farm, Tract 128, Rockingham County Log dwelling in poor condition The dwelling was a 15x20 foot log structure with four rooms and a 7x20 foot porch, described as being in poor condition. | From the records | Baugher, Gideon W., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log, 15x20', 4 rooms, 13 story, kitchen 8x14x8', porch 7x20', poor condition |
Gideon Baugher farm, Tract 128, Rockingham County Fifteen fruit trees listed Gideon Baugher's file listed about fifteen fruit trees on the tract. | From the records | Baugher, Gideon W., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: About fifteen fruit trees and fenc |
Pullen Romeo farm, Tract 88, Rappahannock County Cleared land and removed timber About fifty acres of the tract had been cleared and cultivated, and the tan bark was removed about thirty years ago. | From the records | Pullen, Romeo, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: History of Tract and condition of timber: About fifty acres of this tract has been cleared and cultivated, The tan bark was removed about thirty years ago= other products removed since. No merchantable timber left. |
Pullen Romeo farm, Tract 88, Rappahannock County Soil conditions on the tract The soil was described as sandy loam of good depth and fertility, with loose surface rock scattered over practically the entire tract. | From the records | Pullen, Romeo, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Soil: Sandy loam of good depth and fertility. Loose surface rock scattered over practically the entire tract, |
Elbert Breeden farm (part a), Tract 690, Page County Timber cut for charcoal and saws The land had been cut over for charcoal many years ago and for saw timber in 1918, with fuel wood cut since. | From the records | BreedenElbert_Page690.pdf, page 2: Trast was cut over for charcoal many years ago and for saw timber in 1918, Fuel wood has been cut since. |
A. E. and Hensley, A. L. Dean farm, Tract 58, Rockingham County A frame dwelling and a log barn The tract record listed a two-story frame dwelling (16x34 feet, 4 rooms) valued at $400.00 and a log barn in poor condition valued at $10.00. | From the records | Hensley, A. L. & Dean, A. E, Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Dwelling: Frame 16x24", 2 story, shingled, 4 rooms, 3 cetled occupied by owner « $400.00 Barn: Log, 12x14x8', poor condition « 10.00 |
Madison Corbin farm, Tract 29, Madison County All timber had been removed The history of the tract noted that all timber had been removed from the land. | From the records | Corbin, Madison estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: History of tract and condition of timber: All the timber has been removed from this tract. |
Owner not recorded, Tract 101a, Rappahannock County Assessed value included buildings on another tract The assessed value was $120.00, including $50.00 for buildings that apparently were on tract #101. | From the records | Bailey, Ambrose, Rappahannock County court land file, page 5: Assessed value $120.00, incl $50.00 for buildings which apparently are on tract #101 |
Kittie Hensley farm, Tract 102, Rockingham County Claimed value of $200 Kitty Hensley claimed $200.00 as the total value of her interest in the tract and the improvements on it. | From the records | Hensley, Kitty, Rockingham County court land file, page 2: I claim that the total value of my right, title, estate or interest, te in and to this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is $__200.00 ___, |
Eugene Updike farm, Tract 74, Warren County Claimed $437.50; listed at $97.50 The owner claimed $437.50 for the tract of about 15⅝ acres. The appraisal sheet lists the land at $47.50 and the timber at $50, $97.50 in all. | From the records | UpdikeJ.Eugene_Warren74.pdf, page 2: Value of Land — $47.50 Value of timber 50.00 |
A.W. Long farm, Tract 36, Madison County 31 old apple trees in poor condition The tract contained 31 old apple trees that were in very poor condition and of no value. | From the records | Long, AW, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: There are 31 old apple trees in very poor con- dition of no value. |
Chas T. Lam farm, Tract 411, Page County Land cleared and timber cut over Most of the tract had been cleared many years ago for grazing and cultivation, with the wooded portion completely cut over in the past year. | From the records | ComerChasT._Page411.pdf, page 3: Most of tract cleared up many years ago, grazed and cultivated since. Wooded portion completely cut over in the past year. |
A.T. Meadows farm, Tract 547, Page County Two acres of orchard valued at $62.50 per acre The tract included two acres of orchard land which was valued at $62.50 per acre. | From the records | MeadowsA.T._Page547.pdf, page 2: Orghard: 2 acres valued at $62.50 per acre. |
Ida Lucas farm, Tract 626, Page County An orchard valued at fifty dollars The tract included an orchard which was appraised at a total value of $50.00. | From the records | LucasIda_Page626.pdf, page 2: Total value of orchard $50.00 |
Harry Buracker estate farm, Tract 325, Page County Neglected land grown to locust One portion of the tract had been neglected and had grown up to locust and briers. | From the records | BurackerHarryEstate_Page325.pdf, page 2: One portion neglected, grown up to locust and briers. |
Clark Diehl farm, Tract 146, Rockingham County A log stable in poor condition The tract included a log stable measuring 16x16x10 feet with a shingle roof, described as being in poor condition. | From the records | Diehl, Clark, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Stable: Log 16x16x10', shingle roof, poor condition. |
Clark Diehl farm, Tract 146, Rockingham County An orchard of 124 fruit trees The property contained an orchard with 124 fruit trees in fair condition, valued at $186. | From the records | Diehl, Clark, Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Orchard; 124 fruit trees in fair condition valued at ... 186.00 |
Jackson Gaar farm, Tract 287, Madison County All merchantable timber removed The tract had no merchantable timber left because it was removed about two years prior to the assessment. | From the records | Jackson, Garr, Madison County court land file, page 1: All the merchantable timber was removed from this tract about two years ago. |
Jackson Gaar farm, Tract 287, Madison County Four peach trees at a dollar each The appraisal listed 4 peach trees at $1.00 each, along with 32 apple trees in fair condition at $1.50 each. | From the records | Jackson, Garr, Madison County court land file, page 1: 4 peach trees valued @ $1.00 4.00 |
William E. Harris farm, Tract 583, Page County No merchantable timber The tract contained no merchantable timber, only a small amount of fuel wood valued at $50. | From the records | HarrisWilliamE._Page583.pdf, page 2: History of tract and condition of timber: There is no merchantable timber on this tract, but a small amount of fuelwood. |
G.W. (now Fray) Kinsey farm, Tract 196, Madison County A log house with a bad roof The dwelling was a 16x18 foot log structure with three rooms and a shingle roof, but the roof was in bad shape and three sides were weatherboarded. | From the records | Kinsey, GW, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log, 16x18', 3 rooms, shingle roof... (Roof in bad shape - weatherboarded on three sides) |
G.W. (now Fray) Kinsey farm, Tract 196, Madison County Timber rights held by Madison Timber Corporation Madison Timber Corporation held timber rights on 524 acres of the tract, with an expiration date of 1936 and a five-year option. | From the records | Kinsey, GW, Madison County court land file, page 2: MADISON TIMBER CORPORATION Timber Rights on #196 - G. W. KINSEY TRACT. AREA: 524 A. Expiration date: 1936 - 5 years option. |
John Atkins farm, Tract 150, Rappahannock County Timber removed from wooded portion All merchantable timber had been removed from the wooded portion of the tract, which was about half cleared. | From the records | AtkinsJohnH_Rapp150.pdf, page 2: all merchantable timber has been removed ffom the wooded portion. |
John Atkins farm, Tract 150, Rappahannock County Poor condition frame house The tract included a three-room, one-and-a-half-story frame house with shingles in poor condition. | From the records | Atkins, John H, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: One 3 room 1} story frame and shingle, poor condition |
John Atkins farm, Tract 150, Rappahannock County Tract valued at $800 The tract was valued at $800 in all: $530 for the land and $270 for the improvements. | From the records | Atkins, John H, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Value of Orchard: $ $800.00 |
Stephen Sims farm, Tract 60, Warren County Stephen Sims built his own one-room home The park's case file for Tract 60 describes Stephen Sims as an elderly Black man who had built a small one-room shack on the land, where he lived alone. | Documented | Case file for Tract 60 (Stephen Sims), page 2. The file uses the period racial term of the 1930s; it is described here rather than quoted. |
J. Beauregard Cubbage farm, Tract 440, Page County Orchard valued at fifty dollars The tract included an orchard that was appraised with a total value of $50. | From the records | CubbageJ.Beauregard_Page440_Part 2.pdf, page 1: Total value of orchard $50.00 |
J. G. Grove farm, Tract 132, Madison County A log tenant house in poor condition The tract included a log tenant house measuring 16 by 35 feet with four rooms, a solid foundation, and a shingle roof, which was appraised in poor condition. | From the records | Grove, JG, Madison County court land file, page 1: Tenant house: Log, 16x35', 4 rooms, 14 story, solid foundation, shingle roof, poor condition. $150.00. |
J. G. Grove farm, Tract 132, Madison County Timber cut about 1927 The survey history of the tract says the tract was cut about 1927. | From the records | Grove, JG, Madison County court land file, page 1: History of tract and condition of timber; The tract was cut about 1927. |
Dorsey Z. Dean farm, Tract 54, Rockingham County Total valuation amount The tract record listed a total value of $2,795.00, including land at $1,730.00 and improvements at $840.00. | From the records | Dean, Dorsey Z., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Value of Timber: $125.00 $2795.00 |
Charles Davis farm, Tract 181, Rockingham County A frame dwelling and a log and frame barn The tract had a frame dwelling with four rooms and a metal roof, occupied by a tenant, and a log and frame barn measuring 22 by 40 feet. | From the records | Davis, Charles, Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Dwelling: frame 16x20", 4 rooms, metal roof, 2 story, fair condition, occupied by tenant... Barn; Log and frame 22x40x15*, fair condition |
Charles Davis farm, Tract 181, Rockingham County A pledge of five acres Charles Davis had made a pledge obligating him to give 5 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Davis, Charles, Rockingham County court land file, page 7: By reason of contribution pledge, obligating the owner, Charles Davis, to give 5 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. |
Lee Long farm, Tract 145, Madison County Log tenant house with stone chimney The Lee Long claim listed a log tenant house, 16 by 24 feet, with five rooms and a stone chimney, in poor condition. | From the records | Long, Lee, Madison County court land file, page 2: Log, 16x24", 5 rooms, 1} story, porch 10x10', stone chimney, weather-boarded with rosfing paper, ceiled paper roof, poor condition -. - 400.00 |
Lee Long farm, Tract 145, Madison County Highest-valued tract in Madison County The survey valued the Lee Long tract at $9,640. | From the records | trct_val_tot compared across 413 Madison County tracts with a usable value (44 skipped); the maximum is $9,640, with no other tract at that value. Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
Sawney Marks farm, Tract 343, Madison County Abandoned log dwelling in poor condition The tract included a 22x22 foot log dwelling with three rooms, a shingle roof, and stone flues, which was in poor condition and abandoned. | From the records | Marks, Sawney, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log, 22x22', 3 rooms, shingle roof, stone flues, 13 story, log walls, spring water supply, solid foundation -- poor condition, abandoned. |
Sawney Marks farm, Tract 343, Madison County Timber rights on 280 acres Madison Timber Corporation held timber rights on 280 acres of this tract. The rights carried an expiration date of December 17, 1928, with a five-year option. | From the records | Marks, Sawney, Madison County court land file, page 2: MADISON TIMBER CORPORATION Timber Rights on #343 - SAWNEY MARKS. Area; 280 Acres. ExpirationhDate; Expiration date, December 17, 1928, with five year option. |
John A. Sours farm, Tract 253, Page County The cabin had two stone chimneys The structure described as Sour's Cabin had two stone chimneys, one of which was badly cracked and the other missing its top. | From the records | SoursJohnA._Page253.pdf, page 5: Two stone chimneys; one badly cracked the other with top missing. |
Cordelia C. Raines farm, Tract 347, Rockingham County Dwelling in poor condition The owner's frame dwelling was described as being in poor condition, with a shingle and paper roof and only one room ceiled. | From the records | Raines, Cordelia C., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Frame dwelling: 13x22', L 14x12', with 5 rooms, shingle and paper roof, 1g story, 1 room ceiled, poor condition, occupied by owner |
Alleghany Ore and Iron Co. tract, Tract 18, Rockingham County Tract 18-b valued at $1.50 per acre The burned land in Tract 18-b was valued at $1.50 per acre for a total of $24.00. | From the records | Alleghaney Ore & Iron Co, Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Slope: (Burned ) 16 @ $1.50 $24.00 |
Jacob Spitler farm, Tract 137, Madison County Jacob Spitler's claim of $11,450 Jacob Spitler claimed the total value of his right, title, and estate in the tract, including improvements, was $11,450.00. | From the records | Spitler, Jacob, Madison County court land file, page 3: I claim that the total value of my right, title, estate or interest, in and to this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is $11,450.00. |
Jacob Spitler farm, Tract 137, Madison County Spitler's description of clearing land Spitler stated that he purchased the land privately without fencing or clearing, and after purchase he fenced and cleaned about 200 acres. | From the records | Spitler, Jacob, Madison County court land file, page 3: Remarks: i purchased this land privately without fencing or ...... clearing. After purchase I fenced and cleaned about 200 acres — |
Nora Morris farm, Tract 348, Rockingham County Abandoned log house with frame kitchen The tract contained a log dwelling measuring 16 by 20 feet and a frame kitchen measuring 14 by 16 feet, which was in poor condition and abandoned. | From the records | Morris, Nora, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Improvements: jog dwelling: 16x20", frame kitchen 14x16", 4 rooms in house, paper roof, 1$ story, log walls, poor condition, abandoned |
George F. Pollock farm, Tract 2, Madison County Buildings on the ridge tract Tract 2-d included a corrugated cabin, a frame cabin, two stables, and an old dormitory that was dilapidated and partly demolished. | From the records | Pollock, George. F, Madison County court land file, page 7: Cabin: corrugated, 14x14! -- ) Cabin: Frame, 14x14', paper covered -- Stabbe; Frame 21xllé6', shed 5x100', paper paper roof, fair condition. Stable; Frame 20x90', paper roof, poor condition. Old dormitory: Frame, 16x60', metal roof, dilapidated and partly demolished. |
Bernard Shifflett farm (part a), Tract 170a, Rockingham County Attorneys received $10 for Tract 170a Attorneys Chas. A. Hammer and W. W. Wharton of Harrisonburg received $10.00 in full settlement of tract #170a. | From the records | Shifflett, Bernard & Wilmer, Rockingham County court land file, page 4: paid to Chas. A. Hammer and W. W. Wharton Attorneys Harrisonburg, Virginia $_10.00 _____being in full settlement of tract #170-a |
W.E. McDaniel farm, Tract 200, Madison County Two log houses and a frame house The tract included a frame house in fair condition and two log houses, one in fair condition and one abandoned in poor condition. | From the records | McDaniel, WA, Madison County court land file, page 2: House: frame, 26x20', 5 rooms... fair condition... House: Log, 14x16'... fair condition... House: Log, 16x20'... poor condition, abandoned |
Moses Shifflett estate farm, Tract 190, Rockingham County A neglected farm with cut-over woods Part of this tract was cleared and farmed many years ago but had been neglected for the past 10 or 15 years. The wooded area had been cut over repeatedly. | From the records | Shifflett, Mose Estate, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: One portion of this tract was cleared many years ago, it was cultivated for sometime and has been neglected for the past 10 or 15 years and now it has slope type. The wooded area has been cut over repeatedly in the past. |
Fern Hill United Bretheren Church tract, Tract 168, Rockingham County Church construction cost The church was built ten years ago for $1,000.00, a sum that included both the church structure and the lot. | From the records | Fern Hill United Brethern Church, Rockingham County court land file, page 2: built 10 yeers ago for $1000.00 including ehurch and lot. |
Mt. Pleasant Church tract, Tract 63, Rockingham County Frame church building valued at $900 The tract record listed a frame building, 28x36 feet, with a metal roof, ceiled and on a solid foundation, valued at $900.00. | From the records | Mt. Pleasant Church, Rockingham County court land file, page 2: eT) candations -<-- $900.00 |
Eddie Nicholson farm, Tract 327, Madison County A log dwelling in poor condition The tract included a log dwelling with two rooms and a porch, which was in poor condition but had a solid foundation and stone flues. | From the records | Nicholson, Eddie, Madison County court land file, page 1: Log dwelling, 12x13, 2 rooms, porch 13x5, shingle, stone flues, poor condition, water supply spring, occupied by owner, solid foundation. |
T.S. Huffman farm, Tract 311, Madison County A log barn in poor condition The tract included a log barn measuring 21 by 21 feet with a shingle roof, which was noted to be in poor condition. | From the records | Huffman, TS, Madison County court land file, page 1: Barn: Log, 21x21', shingle roof, poor condition -- $30.00 |
Sarah L. Upp farm, Tract 71, Rockingham County No improvements listed on the tract The tract record listed no improvements on the 103-acre tract. | From the records | Upp, Sarah, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Improvements: None. |
Sarah L. Upp farm, Tract 71, Rockingham County Original claim value Sarah L. Upp's original claim for the tract was valued at $15,000.00; the Board of Appraisal Commissioners valued the tract at $409.00. | From the records | Upp, Sarah, Rockingham County court land file, page 24: ORIGINAL CLAIM: Acreage 1112 :; Value $15,000.00 |
Sarah L. Upp farm, Tract 71, Rockingham County Board's final valuation The Board of Appraisal Commissioners placed a value of $409.00 on Tract 71. | From the records | Upp, Sarah, Rockingham County court land file, page 24: VALUE OF TRACT: TRACT NO, VALUE 71 $409.00 |
A. Hamp Brown estate farm, Tract 115, Madison County Land pledge for the Park The estate was obligated to give two acres of its land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Brown, Hamp A estate, Madison County court land file, page 11: By reason of Contribution pledge, obligating the owner, A. Hamp Brown Estate, to give 2 acres of its land within the Park Area to the Park Projecte |
George H. Wyant farm, Tract 172, Rockingham County A frame dwelling and a log barn The main dwelling was a two-story frame house with a metal roof, while the barn was a log structure in poor condition. | From the records | Wyant, George, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: DWELLING: Frame, 16x30'- 8 rooms, porch 6x19! , metal roof... BARN Log 22x50x12', shingle roof, poor condition. |
Ernest W. Cubbage farm, Tract 489, Page County Orchard valued at fifty dollars per acre The appraisal listed two acres of orchard valued at $50.00 per acre. | From the records | CubbageErnestW._Page489.pdf, page 2: Orchard: Two acres - $50.00 ... orchard 2 50-00 |
Ernest W. Cubbage farm, Tract 489, Page County 47 acres acquired in 1922 for $1.00 and other considerations The deed notes 47 acres were acquired in 1922 for $1.00 and other considerations. | From the records | CubbageErnestW._Page489.pdf, page 2: in 1922 for $1.00 |
R.T. McDaniels farm, Tract 296, Madison County Tenant's log and frame house A tenant occupied a dwelling that was part log and part frame, featuring a porch and spring water supply. | From the records | McDaniel, RT, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log and Frame, Log part 18x19', frame part 10x25', 6 rooms, Porch 5x25', shingle and paper roof, stone flues, “14 story, spring water supply, foundation - pillars, condition fatr, occupied by tenant. |
R.T. McDaniels farm, Tract 296, Madison County Timber rights expiration The Madison Timber Corporation held timber rights on 98 acres with an expiration date of 1936 and a five-year option. | From the records | McDaniel, RT, Madison County court land file, page 3: Expiration Date: 1936 with 5 years option. |
Wesley C. Sisk farm, Tract 153, Madison County Wesley Sisk pledged 3 acres to the park A contribution pledge obligated Wesley Sisk to give 3 acres of his land to the Park Project. | From the records | Sisk, Wesley C, Madison County court land file, page 9: By reason of contribution pledge, obligating the owner, Wesley Sisk, to give 5 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. |
Pomeroy & Wines tract, Tract 83, Warren County Frame house with metal roof The house was a two-story, five-room frame structure with a metal roof, valued at $500.00. | From the records | PomeroyandWines_Warren83.pdf, page 2: House: The house Peenged, is a two story five room frame house i with metal ‘roonf® $500.00 |
J.G. and Spitler, B.N. Grove farm, Tract 111, Rappahannock County Court orders $807.50 award to Grove In December 1933 the court ordered that the $807.50 award for tract No. 118-a, already paid into court, go to J. G. Grove, with the Treasurer of Virginia to pay it to his attorneys, Ford and Keyser. | From the records | Grove, JB and Spitler, BN, Rappahannock County court land file, page 5: it is considered and ordered by the Court that said sum of $807.50 paid”into court by petitioner as just compensation for said tract No 118-a, be paid unto the said J. G Grove |
Ellie Herring farm, Tract 240, Rockingham County Condition of the land and timber The wooded area had no saw timber, and about half of the grazing land was badly growing up to brush. | From the records | Herring, Ellie, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: There is no saw timber on the wooded area and about half of the grazing land is badly growing up to brush. |
J.W. Hinkle farm (part a), Tract 244, Rockingham County Donation of land to the Park J. W. Hinkle was obligated to give 5 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project, though he had donated 17 acres total with only 5 inside the boundary. | From the records | Hinkle, J. W., Rockingham County court land file, page 48: By reason of Contribution pledge obligating the owner, J. W. Hinkle, to give 5 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. (J. W. Hinkle donated 17 Acres, only 5 inside Park Boundary) |
J. A. Atkins farm, Tract 176, Rappahannock County Land valued at $3 per acre The 40 acres of slope land were valued at $3.00 per acre, totaling $120.00. | From the records | Atkins, JA, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Slope: 40 @ $3.00 $120.00 |
J. A. Atkins farm, Tract 176, Rappahannock County Wood valued at $40 The value of wood on the tract was listed as $40.00. | From the records | Atkins, JA, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Value of Wood: $40.00 |
R.A., R.S., and Brothers Graves farm, Tract 181, Madison County Timber cut over twenty years ago The land had been cut over about twenty years prior for bark, stavewood, and other products, and had been cut for farm use since. | From the records | Graves and Bros, RA and RS, Madison County court land file, page 1: The tract was cut over about twenty years ago for bark, stayewood and other products. |
R.A., R.S., and Brothers Graves farm, Tract 181, Madison County Marine Corps lease on 65 acres The United States Marine Corps held a lease on 65 acres of the tract. | From the records | Graves and Bros, RA and RS, Madison County court land file, page 1: The United States Marine Corps hes a lease on 65 acres. |
L.N. Shifflett farm, Tract 75, Rockingham County Water rights reserved for family and livestock L. N. Shifflett's deed reserved the right to use all the water he, his family and their livestock needed from two springs, while granting the other party the overflow water and the right to lay a pipe line to the filling station and buildings on the tract. | From the records | Shifflett, L. N., Rockingham County court land file, page 15: the grantor reserving to himself, his heirs and assigns, the right to use all water necessary for himself, his family ahd their livestock from the two springs hereinbefore described. |
L.N. Shifflett farm, Tract 75, Rockingham County Insurance covenant on improvements Shifflett covenanted to keep the improvements on the land constantly insured in a responsible fire insurance company for not less than $500.00. | From the records | Shifflett, L. N., Rockingham County court land file, page 18: to keep the improvements thereon constantly insured in some responsible, level premium fire insurance company in a sum of not less than $800.00 |
L.N. Shifflett farm, Tract 75, Rockingham County Two dwellings on the tract The property included a log and frame dwelling occupied by the owner and a second frame dwelling used as a hay shed that was abandoned. | From the records | Shifflett, L. N., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: DWELLING---Log and frame... occupied by owner... DWELLING- ---Frame (used for hay shed)... abandoned |
Mollie Woodward farm, Tract 236, Rappahannock County Poor condition log house with lean-to The owner's house was a log structure with a shingled lean-to, described as being in poor condition. | From the records | Jenkins, Mollie Woodward, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: House~log, shingled-lean-to 12x22 poor condition,occupied by owner |
W. I. Groves farm, Tract 13, Albemarle County Dilapidated log barn and smokehouse A log barn was described as dilapidated with no value, and a frame smokehouse was in poor condition, also with no value. | From the records | GrovesW.I._Albemarle13.pdf, page 2: Barn; Log, dilapidated, no value -= Smoke house: Frame, 8x10", shingle roof, poor Condition, no value. |
Solomon J. Hensley farm (part a), Tract 47a, Rockingham County Hensley's pledge of land Sol. J. Hensley had made a pledge obligating him to give 25 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Hensley, Sol J., Rockingham County court land file, page 16: By reason of contribution pledge, obligating the owner, Sol. J. Hensley, to give 25 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. |
L.W. Marks farm, Tract 284, Madison County Dwelling built of log and frame The dwelling was described as log and frame, measuring 20 by 30 feet, with a porch, shingle and paper roof, and a spring water supply. | From the records | Marks, LW, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log and frame, 20x30', porch 10x20', shingle roof, paper roof, 1 story, ceiled, good condition, occupied by tenant, spring water supply, piller foundation. |
L.W. Marks farm, Tract 284, Madison County Orchard with 34 apple trees The orchard contained 34 apple trees, 4 plum trees, and two pear trees, while the peach trees were dead. | From the records | Marks, LW, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard; 34 apple trees, 4 plum trees, and two pear trees, peach trees dead. |
Mary E. Sampson farm, Tract 98, Rockingham County Log dwelling in poor condition The tract included a log dwelling, 14 by 17 feet, with three rooms and a shingle and metal roof, in poor condition and occupied by the owner. | From the records | Sampson, Mary E., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: LOG DUFELING, 14x17 | . 5,tg°Rss . gninens and metal Totty |
Mary E. Sampson farm, Tract 98, Rockingham County Claimed $1,750 for the tract; land listed at $645 The value claimed for the tract was $1,750, while the valuation sheet lists the land alone at $645 and the whole tract, with improvements, timber, and fruit trees, at $1,116. | From the records | Sampson, Mary E., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Value Claimed; $1750.00 " 390.00 |
Mary E. Sampson farm, Tract 98, Rockingham County Small orchard of fruit trees The valuation sheet lists 14 fruit trees on the tract at $20. | From the records | Sampson, Mary E., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Value of 14 fruit trees ; 20.06 |
R.M. Dwyer farm (part a), Tract 78a, Rappahannock County Improvements valued at $75 The value of improvements was listed as $75.00, separate from the land value. | From the records | Dwyer, RM, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Value of Improvements: $75.00 |
R.M. Dwyer farm (part a), Tract 78a, Rappahannock County Orchard valued at $25 The value of the orchard was listed as $25.00. | From the records | Dwyer, RM, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Value of Orchard: $25.00 |
Mable P. Stiver farm, Tract 322, Rockingham County No improvements listed The file listed no improvements on the tract. | From the records | Stiver, Mabel P., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Improvements: None. |
H.E. Boyer farm (part a), Tract 9, Rappahannock County Abandoned log and frame house The tract included a house abandoned for several years, partly log and partly frame construction with a leaky shingle and composition roof, valued at $200. | From the records | Boyer, HE, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: 1 house abandoned several years ago -20x45 with an 18'x2@ addition, partly log and partly frame construction. Leaky roof of shingle and composition. Valued gt $200.00 |
H.E. Boyer farm (part a), Tract 9, Rappahannock County Downed fences and thin grass The cleared land had a thin stand of grass with scattered sassafras, locust, and blackberry, and all fences were down. | From the records | Boyer, HE, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: the cleared land has been tended for years, and now has a thin stand of grass with scattered clumps of sassafras, locust and blackberry. Fences are all down now. |
H.E. Boyer farm (part a), Tract 9, Rappahannock County Claimant's valuation of $18,000 H. E. Boyer claimed the total value of his right, title and interest in the tract, with improvements, was $18,000. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “H. E. Boyer claimed the total value of his right, title and interest in the tract, with improvements, was $18,000”; the county court land file says “$18,000.00”. | From the records | Boyer, HE, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: I claim that the total value of my right, title, estate or interest, in and to this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is g 26,000.00 |
Annie Lawson farm, Tract 139, Rockingham County Frame barn in good condition A frame barn measuring 26 by 35 feet with a paper roof was listed as being in good condition. | From the records | Williams, H. A. & Lam, Mary (Annie Lawson), Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Barn: Frame 26x35x15', paper roof, good condition. |
Oklahoma Bowen farm, Tract 140, Rappahannock County Abandoned house and apple trees The tract contained an abandoned house of no value and a few apple trees. | From the records | BowenOklahoma_Rapp140.pdf, page 2: Improvements: ‘There is en abandoned house of no value and a few afiple trees, |
George Pollock farm, Tract 296, Page County Pollock's land beside Skyland Together with the 100 acres where the well-known Skyland Summer Resort stood, this 1383-acre tract made up George F. Pollock's holdings in Page County; the Skyland acres were counted separately. | From the records | PollockGeorgeF._Page296_Part 1.pdf, page 5: This tract of land comprises, with the 100 acres of land upon which the well-known Skyland Summer Resort is located, the holdings of George F. Pollock in Page County. |
John T. and Charles P. Keyser farm, Tract 14, Page County No buildings on the tract The 1928 assessment listed the value of buildings as None. | From the records | KeyserJohnT.andCharlesP._Page14.pdf, page 3: Value of Buildings Total None $250.00 |
Vacant (Pignut Mountain) tract, Tract 256, Rappahannock County A severe fire in 1926 The land had been repeatedly burned, with the last severe fire covering most of the tract in 1926. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The land had been repeatedly burned, with the last severe fire covering most of the tract in 1926”; the county court land file says “Value of Timber: $ Value of Wood: $”. | From the records | Vacant, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: the area has been repeatedly burned, the last time in 1926, when a very severe fire covered most of the tract. |
J. B. Brumback farm, Tract 17, Page County J. B. Brumback Name in Two Tracts The name J. B. Brumback appears in both the records for Tract 17 in Page County and Tract 71a in Rappahannock County. Since only the name matches, the person may be the same, but the records do not provide enough evidence to confirm this. | Possible connection | Found in the park's land records. |
H. N. Foster farm, Tract 89, Albemarle County Orchard of 30 apple trees The tract contained 30 apple trees that were 20 years old and in fair condition. | From the records | FosterH.H._Albemarle89.pdf, page 2: Orchard: 30 apple trees, 20 years old, in fair condition, |
Robert J. Jenkins farm, Tract 434, Page County Orchard valued at $45 The tract included an orchard with a total assessed value of $45.00. | From the records | JenkinsRobertJ._Page434.pdf, page 2: Total value of orchard $45.00 |
Vera Fox farm, Tract 279, Page County An orchard of 104 apple trees The land contained an orchard of 104 apple trees that were 20 to 30 years old and in fair condition. | From the records | FoxVeraV._Page279.pdf, page 2: Orchard: 104 apple trees, 20 to 30 years old, fair comiition |
A.G. Bailey farm, Tract 68, Page County Timber estimate of firewood An estimate listed 228 cords of firewood valued at 75 cents per cord, totaling $171. | From the records | BaileyA.G._Page68.pdf, page 2: Timber: Estimate is 228 cords of firewood @ 75¢- —~- $2712.00 |
F.P. Taylor farm, Tract 366, Page County Frame dwelling with stone basement The tract included a four-room frame dwelling with a stone basement, shingled roof, and fair condition, valued at $400. | From the records | TaylorFrankP._Page366.pdf, page 2: Dwelling = frame - 4 rooms ~ 14" x 24! = 14 story - shingl roof ~ stone basement 14' x 24* ~ fair condition - $400.00 |
L.P. Taylor farm, Tract 292, Madison County Madison Timber Corporation's timber rights The Madison Timber Corporation held timber rights on the 96-acre tract, with an expiration date of September 1, 1937, and an option to extend the time limit five years. | From the records | Taylor, LF, Madison County court land file, page 2: Timber rights owned by the Madison Timber Corporation. ... Expiration date: September 1, 1937, with option to extend time limit five years. |
Luther Shifflett farm, Tract 331, Rockingham County Frame dwelling with brick flues The tract included a two-story frame dwelling measuring 15 by 26 feet with five rooms and a 6 by 20-foot porch, featuring a metal roof and brick flues. | From the records | Shifflett, Luther, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: 1 frame dwelling: 15x26", 5 rooms and 6x20' porch, kitchen 12x15x12', metal roof, brick flues, two story, fair condition, occupied by owner |
Luther Shifflett farm, Tract 331, Rockingham County Cultivated land and orchard values The tract record listed 27 acres of cultivated land valued at $675 and an orchard valued at $150. | From the records | Shifflett, Luther, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Cultivated Land: _ 27 _ G 675.00 ... Value of Orchard: $150.00 |
Luther Shifflett farm, Tract 331, Rockingham County Log barn and hen houses Improvements included a log barn measuring 23 by 25 feet and two hen houses, one frame and one log, both in poor condition. | From the records | Shifflett, Luther, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Log barn; 23x25x12*, shingle roof. : Frame hen house: 12x17xé', paper roof, poor condition. Log hen house: 10x14x8', shingle roof, poor condition. |
Ella Nicholson farm, Tract 89, Madison County A frame house and a log house The tract included a frame house with six rooms and a porch, and a separate log house with two rooms that was abandoned. | From the records | Nicholson, Ella Mrs., Madison County court land file, page 1: Frame house, 28x25, 6 rooms, porch 8x25... Log house, 16x22, 2 rooms... abandoned |
Elijah Catterton farm (part a), Tract 357, Rockingham County Elijah's original claim of $12,000 Elijah Catterton originally claimed a value of $12,000 for his 142 acres of land. | From the records | Catterton, Elijah, Rockingham County court land file, page 9: ORIGINAL CLAIM: Acreage 142 : Value $12,000 |
Charles Koontz farm, Tract 139, Madison County Heirs own fee simple title In their claim, the heirs of C. G. Koontz, including an infant, said they owned the fee simple title, subject to the mineral rights of W. E. Coons and C. A. Green in two-thirds of the land. | From the records | Koontz, Charles, Madison County court land file, page 20: Therefore, the heirs of C. G. Koontz, namely, R. D. Koontz, E. C. Koontz, Cc. M. Koontz and Vance H. Koontz, an infant, own the fee simple title to said hereinafter described property, subject to the mineral rights of the said W. E. Coons and a3 & Green in two-thirds of said land as herein set out. |
Charles Koontz farm, Tract 139, Madison County Claimed value of land and improvements The claimants asserted that the total value of the tract with improvements was $35,000.00. | From the records | Koontz, Charles, Madison County court land file, page 20: We claim that the total value of this tract or parcel of land, with the improvements thereon, is $35,000.00. We claim that the total value of our right, title, estate or interest in and to this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is $35,000.00. |
Charles Koontz farm, Tract 139, Madison County Z. T. Breeden's dwelling and orchard Squatter Z. T. Breeden's claim on the Charles G. Koontz estate land included a log and frame dwelling of 1½ stories with five rooms and a porch, and an orchard of 5 trees valued at $1.00 each, $5.00 in all. | From the records | Koontz, Charles, Madison County court land file, page 4: Improvements: Dwelling and sheds: Log and frame, 15x35', 5 rooms, porch ox25', shingle roof, 14 story, fair condition, spring water supply, solid foundation. ... Total value of improvements -- $155.00. Orchard: 5 trees @ $1.00 - $5.00. |
Charles Koontz farm, Tract 139, Madison County Court decided $250 for church trustees In September 1934 the court decided that the trustees of Dark Hollow Union Church were entitled to $250.00 for the value of the buildings on Tract 139-III. The court noted that no taxes were due on the buildings. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “In September 1934 the court decided that the trustees of Dark Hollow Union Church were entitled to $250.00 for the value of the buildings on Tract 139-III”; the county court land file says “the said Trustees of Dark Hollow Union Church are invested with a superior or better claim of title in and to the said Tract No. 129-111”. | From the records | Koontz, Charles, Madison County court land file, page 49: the Court is of the opinion and doth decide that the Trustees of Dark Hollow -Union Church are entitled to the value of the buildings, to-wit: the sum of $250.00 |
Charles Koontz farm, Tract 139, Madison County Dark Hollow Union Church on the tract The Dark Hollow Union Church building, on the Chas. G. Koontz Estate in Dark Hollow, was valued at $250.00. | From the records | Koontz, Charles, Madison County court land file, page 5: #139-III - Dark Hollow Union Church Ge A. Cave, Trustee, Stanley, Va. ... Location; On Chas. G. Koontz Estate in Dark Hollow. ... Value of Building. $250.00. |
Bernard P. Yancey farm, Tract 214, Rockingham County A mill planned for the property At the time of examination, saw timber was being removed from the tract, and it was learned that a mill was going to be moved onto the property to saw the lumber. | From the records | Yancey, Bernard P., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: The saw timber was being removed at the time of the examination and it was learmed that a mill was going to be moved on this property to saw the lumber at an early date. |
Bernard P. Yancey farm, Tract 214, Rockingham County Claimed cattle grazing profit The file said the farm grazes 50 cattle each year at a profit of $16.00 per head. | From the records | Yancey, Bernard P., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: This farm grazes 50 cattle each year ata profit_of $16.00_per head. |
Fannie Lamb farm, Tract 143, Madison County Dilapidated log stable A log stable measuring 16 by 20 feet was listed as dilapidated. | From the records | Lamb, Fannie, Madison County court land file, page 1: Stable: Log, 16x20, dilapidated. |
Fannie Lamb farm, Tract 143, Madison County Frances Lamb claims $18,600 for the tract Frances E. Lamb claimed the total value of the tract with improvements was $18,600.00. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “Frances E. Lamb claimed the total value of the tract with improvements was $18,600.00”; the county court land file says “asks leave of the Court to file this as his answer to said petition”. | From the records | Lamb, Fannie, Madison County court land file, page 4: I claim that the total value of this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is $18,600.00 |
L.C. Meadows farm, Tract 80, Rockingham County Claimed value of $11,000 The claimant listed a total claimed value of $11,000.00 for the property. | From the records | Meadows, L. C., Rockingham County court land file, page 8: Value Glained; $11,000.00 |
Edna Taylor farm, Tract 364, Madison County Land washed badly The land had some blue grass sod but was washed badly. | From the records | Taylor, Edna, Madison County court land file, page 1: Some good blue grass sod, grazed. Washed badly. |
Frank Littell farm, Tract 304, Rockingham County Timber removed and land burned All saw timber had been removed from the tract, which had been burned over repeatedly in the past. | From the records | Littell, Frank, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: ai tract has all saw timber removed and has been burned over repeatedly in past. |
John Roadcap farm, Tract 307, Rockingham County 55 fruit trees valued at $60 The appraisal listed 55 fruit trees with a total value of $60. | From the records | Roadcap, John, Rockingham County court land file, page 4: 55 fruit trees 60.00 |
J. B. Dean farm, Tract 33, Rockingham County Two dwellings, one frame and one log The tract included a two-story frame house with a kitchen and a separate log dwelling, both in poor condition and abandoned. | From the records | Dean, J. B., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Improvements: pj\/PLLING----Frame, 16x22', kitchen 12x10x8', 5 rooms, shingle roof, brick flues, 2 story, walls ceiled, condition poor, abandoned. ... DWELLING----- Log, 16x22', 2 rooms, chingle roof, stone flues, condition poor, walls log, abandoned. |
Thomas N. Hensley farm (part a), Tract 8, Rockingham County Frame dwelling in poor condition The owner's dwelling was a frame house measuring 16 by 24 feet with a 12 by 21 foot kitchen and a 5 by 12 foot porch, described as being in poor condition. | From the records | Hensley, Thos. N., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: DWELLING: Frame, 16x24! with a kitchen 12x21xl0t Porch 5x12! , 1% stories, shingled and paper roof, 5 rooms eeiled, poor condition, occupied by owner |
Thomas N. Hensley farm (part a), Tract 8, Rockingham County Abandoned log house on the tract An abandoned log house measuring 12 by 16 feet with one room was listed as an improvement, also noted as being in poor condition. | From the records | Hensley, Thos. N., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: ABANDONED _ HOUSE: Log, 12x16x10! , 1 room, poor condition |
Thomas N. Hensley farm (part a), Tract 8, Rockingham County Orchard valued at fifty dollars The tract record listed a one-acre orchard valued at $50.00, apart from the land ($506.00) and the improvements ($470.00). | From the records | Hensley, Thos. N., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Orchard: ~~ + @ 50.00 - $506.00 |
James E. Smith farm, Tract 65, Madison County Orchard of 130 apple trees The tract contained 130 apple trees in poor condition, estimated to be 30 years old. | From the records | Smith, James E, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 130 apple trees, poor condition, age 30 yrs. $150.00. |
James E. Smith farm, Tract 65, Madison County No buildings on the farm The official report listed no improvements or buildings on the property. | From the records | Smith, James E, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: No improvements. |
T. R. Daniel farm, Tract 233, Madison County No buildings or improvements listed The official report for T. R. Daniel's tract lists no improvements, buildings, or structures on the land. | From the records | Daniel, TR, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: None. |
T. R. Daniel farm, Tract 233, Madison County Timber rights held by Madison Timber Corporation Madison Timber Corporation held timber rights on most of the tract. They ran until October 5, 1936, with an option to extend them five years. | From the records | Daniel, TR, Madison County court land file, page 2: History of tract and condition of timber: Lower slopes have been culled for poplar and oak. |
Herbert C. Jenkins farm, Tract 190, Rappahannock County Neglected cleared land in poor condition The cleared land on the tract had been neglected and was in poor condition. | From the records | Jenkins, Herbert C, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: The cleared land has been neglected and is in poor condition |
J. William Lam farm, Tract 205, Rockingham County Merchantable timber removed The history of the tract noted that all merchantable timber had been removed. | From the records | Lam, J. W., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: History of Tract and condition of timber: Al1 the merchantable timber has been removed from this tract. |
J. William Lam farm, Tract 205, Rockingham County Two dwellings on the farm The tract included a log dwelling occupied by a tenant and a log and frame dwelling occupied by the owner. | From the records | Lam, J. W., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Log dwelling: 12x18", 2 rooms, paper roof, 2 story, not ceiled, good condition, occupied by tenant... Log and Frame dwelling: 21x54", 5 rooms, shingle roof, 1% story, ceiled walls, occupied by owner |
J. William Lam farm, Tract 205, Rockingham County Total value of $805.50 listed The file listed a total value of $805.50 for the tract. | From the records | Lam, J. W., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Total value of tract 805.50 |
L.W. Meadows farm, Tract 27, Rockingham County Court ordered $4,787 paid to Meadows A court order directed that L. W. Meadows be paid $4,787.00. | From the records | Meadows, L. W., Rockingham County court land file, page 8: pay to the said L. W. Meadows the sum of $4787.00 |
W.C. Saunders farm, Tract 327, Page County W.C. Saunders in Shenandoah NP and Waynesboro The name W. C. Saunders appears in both the Shenandoah National Park tract records and the Waynesboro property records. The person who may be the same individual is identified as a tract owner in Page County and as a builder in Waynesboro. | Possible connection | Found by comparing the park's land records and the National Register nomination for 816 W 11th St. |
W.C. Saunders farm, Tract 327, Page County W.C. Saunders in Shenandoah NP and Waynesboro The name W. C. Saunders appears in both the Shenandoah National Park tract records and the Waynesboro property records. The person who may be the same individual is identified as a tract owner in Page County and as a builder in Waynesboro. | Possible connection | Found by comparing the park's land records and the National Register nomination for 820 W 11th St. |
W.C. Saunders farm, Tract 327, Page County W.C. Saunders name in Page County and Waynesboro The name W. C. Saunders appears in both the records for the W. C. Saunders farm in Page County and the 816 W 11th St property in Waynesboro. The person who owned the Page County tract may be the same as the W. C. Saunders who built the Waynesboro house in 1930, but the records do not confirm this link. | Possible connection | Found by comparing the park's land records and the National Register nomination for 816 W 11th St. |
Jemima Weakley farm, Tract 112, Madison County Jemima's apple orchard The tract included 19 apple trees that were 25 years old and in fair condition. | From the records | Weakley, Jemima, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: 19 apple trees, 25 yrs. , fair condition @ $2.00 -- $38.00. |
Jemima Weakley farm, Tract 112, Madison County Discrepancy in acreage The acreage found was 90, while the deed listed 119 acres. | From the records | Weakley, Jemima, Madison County court land file, page 1: Acreage Found: 90 Assessed 131 Deed 119. |
Mattie L. Cave farm, Tract 106, Page County Land sold to Homer C. Fox Mattie L. Cave sold three acres of the tract to Homer C. Fox in 1919 for $120. | From the records | CaveMattieL._Page106.pdf, page 7: Note; There has been sold from the above tract 3 acres to Homer C. Fox which the following deeds give. Mattie L. Cave and I. F. Cave her husband Deed dated April 28, 1919 Consideration $120.00( 3A) To Homer C. Fox |
M. E. and Irma Fletcher farm, Tract 353, Madison County A log building with a shingle roof The tract included a log building with a shingle roof in fair condition, valued at $25.00. | From the records | Fletcher, ME and Irma, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: Log building: Shingle roof, fair condition -- $25.00. |
Vacant (Oven Top Mountain) tract, Tract 257, Rappahannock County No improvements or orchards The owner claimed no improvements, orchards, or mineral value for the land. | From the records | Vacant, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: Improvements: Wonee ... Value of Improvements: $ ... Value of Orchard: $ |
Rose B. Kite farm, Tract 305, Madison County Timber cut on the hard-to-reach part of a tract Madison Timber Corporation had cut over a part of this tract, the most inaccessible part. The rest had been lightly culled for poplar and the best oak, and the remaining stand was chestnut oak, poplar and hickory. | From the records | Kite, Rose B, Madison County court land file, page 9: A part of this tract has been cut over by C) son er Corporation. The part cut over by the company is the most inaccessible part of the tract. |
R.D. Twyman farm, Tract 109, Madison County Total value of the tract The total value of the tract was appraised at $80.50. | From the records | Twyman, RD, Madison County court land file, page 1: Total value of tract. $80.50. |
R.D. Twyman farm, Tract 109, Madison County Condition of timber All merchantable saw timber had been removed from the tract. | From the records | Twyman, RD, Madison County court land file, page 1: History of tract and condition of timber; All merchantable saw timber has been removed fram this tract. |
R.D. Twyman farm, Tract 109, Madison County Improvements on the land There were no improvements on the tract. | From the records | Twyman, RD, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: None. |
J.M. Nicholson farm, Tract 228, Rappahannock County Judgment against Jim Nicholson The title search listed a judgment of the Commonwealth of Virginia against Jim Nicholson, dated March 12, 1928, for $50 plus interest and costs. | From the records | NicholsonJamesM._Rapp228_Part 2.pdf, page 7: Judgnent of Commonwealth of Virginia against Jim Nicholson, dated March 12, 1923, $50.00, plus interest and costs |
Madison Timber tract (part c), Tract 191c, Madison County Improvements on Tract 191c Tract 191c contained multiple dwellings, barns, and a school house, with a total value of improvements listed at $1,025.00. | From the records | Madison Timber Corporation, Madison County court land file, page 4: Improvements: Con'td. Spring house: Frame, 8x10', shingle roof, poor condition. ... School house: Frame, 16x16', shingle roof, poor condition. ... Total value of improvements -- $1,025.00. |
Madison Timber tract (part c), Tract 191c, Madison County An orchard on Tract 191c Tract 191c included a 9-acre orchard valued at $585.00. | From the records | Madison Timber Corporation, Madison County court land file, page 4: Orchard: 9 acres @ $65.00. $585.00. |
R. A. Breeden farm, Tract 351, Madison County Breeden's two dwellings The Breeden tract included a log and frame dwelling occupied by a tenant and a separate frame dwelling that was vacant with most windows out. | From the records | Slaughter, Ed. J, Madison County court land file, page 6: Dwelling: Log and frame... occupied by tenant... Dwelling: Frame... vacant... bad roof and most of windows out |
Andrew J. Clark farm (part a), Tract 138a, Rappahannock County Log house with stone chimneys The tract included a five-room log house with two stone chimneys and a shingle roof, described as being in fair condition. | From the records | Clark, AJ, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: One 5 room log house, 2 stone chimneys, shingle roof, corn house,and hen house, all in fair dgondition, |
Andrew J. Clark farm (part a), Tract 138a, Rappahannock County Improvements valued at $395 The value of improvements was listed as $395, including a tenant house, chicken house, corn house, and barn. | From the records | Clark, AJ, Rappahannock County court land file, page 3: Total value of improvements 395.00 |
J.D. and H.B. Fray farm (part a), Tract 138, Madison County G.W. Hurt's apple trees valued G. W. Hurt's claim included 15 apple trees valued at 80 cents each. | From the records | Fray, JD and HB, Madison County court land file, page 15: (15 apple trees @ 80¢) 12. |
J.D. and H.B. Fray farm (part a), Tract 138, Madison County Fund amount for condemnation proceeds The fund arising from the condemnation of the tract was stated to be Four Hundred and Ten dollars. | From the records | Fray, JD and HB, Madison County court land file, page 27: prove your claim, if any you have, to the fund amountine to the sum of Four Hundred and Ten dollars. |
J.D. and H.B. Fray farm (part a), Tract 138, Madison County Claimants of the condemnation fund H. B. Fray and the estate of J. D. Fray claimed the fund arising from the condemnation of the tract. | From the records | Fray, JD and HB, Madison County court land file, page 27: H. B. Fray and the estate of J. D. Fray claim the fund arisine from the proceeds of the condemnation of said tract. |
J.D. and H.B. Fray farm (part a), Tract 138, Madison County Ownership claim by Fray heirs H. B. Fray and the heirs of J. D. Fray claimed the entire award for Tract 138-IV as owners of the land, saying John Henry Sowers was in possession of it under a lease. | From the records | Fray, JD and HB, Madison County court land file, page 28: The undersigned H. B. Fray and the heirs of J. UD. Fray, deceased, claim the entire award, they being the owners of the said land, and the said John Henry Sowers being in possession of the said land under a lease |
J.D. and H.B. Fray farm (part a), Tract 138, Madison County 1906 deed for 1100 acres A 1906 deed from Geo. W. Hurt and Lucy Ellen Hurt conveyed 1100 acres to John D. Fray and H. B. Fray for ten dollars. | From the records | Fray, JD and HB, Madison County court land file, page 29: containing 1100 acres, more or less... for and in consideration of the sum of ten dollars, cash in hand paid |
J.D. and H.B. Fray farm (part a), Tract 138, Madison County Award of $2,482 for Tract 138 The court ordered the payment of $2,482.00, which had been paid into court as just compensation for Tract No. 138. | From the records | Fray, JD and HB, Madison County court land file, page 48: the sum of $2482.00, paid into Court as just compensation for said Tract No. 138 be paid out and distributed as follows |
Benj. T. Grandstaff farm (part a), Tract 129a, Page County Grandstaff's assessed value of improvements The total assessed value for the improvements on the tract was $2,515.00. | From the records | GrandstaffBenjaminT._Page129A.pdf, page 3: " 8 tract ereeeen- - ° Average value per acre for tract------- $65.59 | #129a-Grandstaff, B. T,¢Continued) Value Total — Per A. Value 50.00 2100.00 10,00 100.00 3.00 72.00 |
Wade Sisk farm, Tract 151, Madison County A frame and log dwelling with seven rooms The property included a dwelling that was part frame and part log, measuring 15 by 26 feet with seven rooms and an 8 by 35 foot porch. | From the records | Sisk, Wade, Madison County court land file, page 1: Frame and log dwelling, 15 x 26, with seven rooms, porch 8 x 35 |
Wade Sisk farm, Tract 151, Madison County Wade Sisk claimed $1,500 for his tract and buildings In his claim filed in April 1931, Wade H. Sisk stated the total value of his tract and improvements was $1,500. | From the records | Sisk, Wade, Madison County court land file, page 3: I claim that the total value of this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is $. 1500.00. |
Arthur Meadows farm, Tract 558b, Page County Scattered apple trees classified as orchard The cleared land contained scattered apple trees which were classified as an orchard. | From the records | MeadowsArthurA._Page558B.pdf, page 2: The cleared land with scattered apple trees has been classi- fied as orchard, |
Alex W. Shifflett farm, Tract 177, Rockingham County A frame barn in good condition The barn was built of frame construction with a metal roof and was in good condition. | From the records | Shifflett, Alex, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Barn: Frame, 16x36x14", metal roof, good condition. |
Fred Sours farm, Tract 298, Page County Deed from George L. Kite for $100 George L. Kite and his wife conveyed the land to Frederick Sours for a consideration of $100.00 on April 25, 1889. | From the records | SoursFredEstate_Page298.pdf, page 4: George L. Kite and wife Deed dated April 25, 1889 To Frederick Sours Consideration $100.00 |
Grace Sours Keyser farm (part a), Tract 269a, Page County Garden and six plum trees The tract had a good garden and six plum trees. | From the records | KeyserGrace_Page269A.pdf, page 2: Beat House: Freme,10xl2, ahingle root, Pale Conse eh R5. Cu Hotes Good garden and 6 plum trees. . |
Taylor, Cheatham, and Priest Williams farm, Tract 151, Rappahannock County Tourist Resort Valuation An additional value of $1,000 was placed on the tract for its special adaptability for carrying on the business of a tourist resort and hotel then being conducted there. | From the records | Willams Taylor Cheatham and Priest, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Additional value pieces. oP. $1000.00 . ‘ this tract because 0 s 6500.00 van veer, ; special adaptability for the aes ng on of Value of Fruit: $ the business of a tourist resort and hotel now being conducted there. |
Taylor, Cheatham, and Priest Williams farm, Tract 151, Rappahannock County Summer resort valuation dispute In a sworn affidavit, an affiant said the Board of Appraisal Commissioners allowed the claimants only $1,000 as the special value of the properties for summer resort purposes, an amount he called grossly inadequate. | From the records | Panorama, Rappahannock County court land file, page 11: That the Board of Appraisal Commissioners allowed to said claimants the sum of $1,000 as the special value of said properties for summer resort purposes. |
Taylor, Cheatham, and Priest Williams farm, Tract 151, Rappahannock County Purchase price of unimproved land An affiant said he was advised that the claimants had paid a total of $14,900 for the lands under the Panorama Resort, with no improvements on them. | From the records | Panorama, Rappahannock County court land file, page 15: the aggregate sum of Fourteen Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($14,900), without any improvements thereon. |
Taylor, Cheatham, and Priest Williams farm, Tract 151, Rappahannock County Condition of land at original purchase When the lands were originally purchased in 1923, 1925, and 1926, they were unimproved, cut over mountain lands with a large amount of underbrush and rocks. | From the records | Panorama, Rappahannock County court land file, page 15: At the time of the original purchases in 1923, 1925 and 1926 the lands so purchased were unimproved cut over mountain lands with a large amount of underbrush and rocks thereon. |
Taylor, Cheatham, and Priest Williams farm, Tract 151, Rappahannock County Condition of the land upon purchase When the claimants acquired the tracts, there were no improvements, and the land was described as badly burned mountain land with dense underbrush and loose rock. | From the records | Panorama, Rappahannock County court land file, page 3: there were no improvements thereon, the lands were cut over badly burned mountain lands with a dense growth of underbrush and much loose rock thereon. |
Taylor, Cheatham, and Priest Williams farm, Tract 151, Rappahannock County Caretaker's cottage and servant quarters The claimants built a three-room caretaker's cottage with boarded sides and a paper roof, plus two frame structures for servants and waitresses. | From the records | Panorama, Rappahannock County court land file, page 7: Claimants have also erected on said lands a three room caretaker's cottage of boarded and stripped sides and paper roof... Two frame structures, each with composition roofs, one of two rooms and the other of four rooms, as quarters for servants and waitresses. |
John Shifflett farm, Tract 272, Rockingham County A weatherboarded dwelling and frame kitchen The owner's home was a weatherboarded log and frame dwelling with four rooms, with a weatherboarded frame kitchen of three rooms. | From the records | Shifflett, John, Rockingham County court land file, page 3: improv: ts: log and frame dwelling, weetherboerded 16 x 16 ft with 4 rooms. Frame kitchen 12 x 20 ft. YWeatherboarded, with 3 rooms. |
John Shifflett farm, Tract 272, Rockingham County Twenty-four fruit trees in fair condition The tract contained 24 fruit trees that were 40 years old and in fair condition. | From the records | Shifflett, John, Rockingham County court land file, page 3: 24 fruit trees. 40 yrs. old, fair cond. 50.00 |
Alice Dodson farm, Tract 163, Rappahannock County Neglected land growing up in brush Most of the cleared land was being neglected and was growing up in brush. There was no merchantable timber on the tract. | From the records | DodsonAlice_Rapp163.pdf, page 2: History of tract and condition of timber: Most of the cleared land {is being neglected and is growing up in brush. There is no merchantable timber. |
Alice Dodson farm, Tract 163, Rappahannock County An orchard on worn-out land The property featured 200 fruit trees located on six acres of poor, worn-out land. | From the records | Dodson, Alice, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: oa fruit trees, good fruit-- 200 trees on poor worn-out |
Wesley H. Baugher farm (part a), Tract 79a, Rockingham County A frame dwelling with carbide lights The owner's house was a two-story frame building, 16x34 feet, with eight rooms (five plastered, three ceiled), an L part, a metal roof, brick flues and carbide lights, in fair condition. | From the records | Baugher, Wesley H., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: DWELLING Frame 16x34x8', 8 rooms, 6 plastered, 3 ceiled, pore xOZT, LT part 18x24x16, porch 7x24%, metal roof, 2 story, brick flues, condition fair, painted, occupied by owner. Carbide lights. |
Wesley H. Baugher farm (part a), Tract 79a, Rockingham County A large frame barn in poor condition The tract included a 24x28 foot frame barn with a shingle roof that was in poor condition. | From the records | Baugher, Wesley H., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: BARN---Frame 24x28x12! , shingle roof, condition poor. |
Wesley H. Baugher farm (part a), Tract 79a, Rockingham County A frame garage with a paper roof The property had a 9x12 foot frame garage with a paper roof that was in fair condition. | From the records | Baugher, Wesley H., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: GARAGE--Freme, 9xl2x8'! , paper roof, condition fair. |
Edith E. Harper farm, Tract 23, Rappahannock County Edith Harper's 154-acre tract valuation The tract contained 154 acres with 115 acres of slope land valued at $2.50 per acre and 39 acres of grazing land valued at $10.00 per acre, totaling $677.50 for the land value. | From the records | Harper, Edith, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Number of Acres: 154 ... Slope: 115 @ $2.50 $287.50 ... Grazing Land: 39 @ 10.00 390.00 ... Value of Land: $677.50 |
Edith E. Harper farm, Tract 23, Rappahannock County Edith Harper's mineral rights claim Edith Harper stated the property was acquired for its mineral value and she would consider conveying surface rights with a reservation. | From the records | Harper, Edith, Rappahannock County court land file, page 6: This property was acquired for its mineral value, The owner will pte y consider a conveyance of the surface rights with the reservation of the mineral rights for the purposes of the Shenandoah National Forest |
Ella V. Hickerson farm, Tract 105, Warren County Commercial orchard of 469 apple trees The tract included a commercial orchard of approximately 12 acres containing 469 apple trees about 20 years old. | From the records | HickersonEllaV._Warren105.pdf, page 2: Orchard: A commercial orchard. of approximately 12 acres contains 469 apple traes about 20 yeara old, |
Ed J. Slaughter farm, Tract 350, Madison County Slaughter's log barn in poor condition The log barn on the main tract was 28 by 36 feet with a shingle roof and was in poor condition. | From the records | Slaughter, Ed. J, Madison County court land file, page 1: Barn & shed: Log, 28x36', shingle roof, poor condition. |
Ed J. Slaughter farm, Tract 350, Madison County Slaughter's 50-year-old apple orchard The orchard contained 30 apple trees that were 50 years old but in poor condition. | From the records | Slaughter, Ed. J, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard; 30 apple trees, 50 years old, poor condition |
L.F. Blankenbaker farm (part a), Tract 256a, Madison County A poor log house with no windows One dwelling was a log house in poor condition that was abandoned and had all its windows gone. | From the records | Blankenbaker, LF estate, Madison County court land file, page 2: abandoned, cellar, 16x19', (basement) all windows gone. |
L.F. Blankenbaker farm (part a), Tract 256a, Madison County A claim of $2,910 for the land The claimant asserted a total value of $2,910 for his interest in the tract and improvements. | From the records | Blankenbaker, LF estate, Madison County court land file, page 6: I claim that the total value of my right, title, estate or interest, in and to this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is $. 2910,00. |
J. Amos Weakley farm, Tract 235, Rappahannock County Orchard and timber valued separately The tract included an orchard valued at $50 and timber valued at $35, separate from the land value of $326. | From the records | Weakley, Amos, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Value of Orchard: $50.00 ... Value of Timber: $35. 0 ... Value of Land: $326.00 |
J. Amos Weakley farm, Tract 235, Rappahannock County Timber described as fuel wood The merchantable timber consisted of an estimated 70 cords of fuel wood valued at 50 cents per cord. | From the records | Weakley, Amos, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: Merchantable timber consists of an e timated stand of 70 cords of fuel wood valu d at 50¢°per cord. |
Henry Blakey farm, Tract 258, Madison County Log dwelling with stone flues The tract included a log dwelling measuring 12 by 33 feet with four rooms, a shingle roof, stone flues, and a spring water supply. | From the records | Blakey, Henry, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log, 12x33', 4 rooms, shingle roof, stone flues, © story, fair condition, vacant, spring water supply, weatherboarded on outside, pillar foundation |
Arsula F. Sours farm, Tract 235, Page County No buildings on the farm The appraisal noted there were no improvements or buildings on the land. | From the records | SoursArsulaF._Page235.pdf, page 2: Improvements: None. |
J.H. Via farm, Tract 52, Albemarle County Frame house in poor condition, occupied by a tenant A frame dwelling of 1½ stories with five rooms, a porch and stone flues was in poor condition and occupied by a tenant. | From the records | ViaJ.H._Albemarle52.pdf, page 2: Brick, 16x22', 6 rooms, porch 6x8', Kitchen 10x10x7', paper roof, stone flues, 1 story, rough called, poor condition, occupied by tenant, spring water supply, pillar foundation - 75.00 |
J.H. Via farm, Tract 52, Albemarle County Orchard valued at $624 The orchard on the tract had a total value of $624. | From the records | ViaJ.H._Albemarle52.pdf, page 3: Total value of orchard $624.00 |
B.M. Willis farm, Tract 122, Rappahannock County Abandoned two-story house The tract included a four-room, two-story house with a shingle roof and clapboard over logs, in good condition but abandoned about 3 years earlier. | From the records | Willis, BM, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: House- 4 rooms, 2 story-shingle roof,clapboard over logs- in good condition, but abandoned sbout 5 years ago |
B.M. Willis farm, Tract 122, Rappahannock County Timber condition The merchantable timber had been removed, but the land was rapidly growing up to timber again with some young poplar coming on. | From the records | Willis, BM, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: The merchantable timber has been removed but some nice young poplar is coming on. |
C.E. Hawkins farm, Tract 189, Madison County Lumber company claimed timber rights on 132 acres The Ward-Rue Lumber Company claimed the timber rights on 132 acres of the Hawkins tract. The option on those rights expired in June 1927. | From the records | Hawkins, CE, Madison County court land file, page 3: The Ward Rue Lumber Company claims to own the timber rights on 132 acres of this tract for which a separate report has been prepared... Expiration date: June 20, 1927 with option to extend time limit five years. |
C.E. Hawkins farm, Tract 189, Madison County A school house on the farm The tract included a log school house with a shingle roof, which was in poor condition and had no value assigned to it. | From the records | Hawkins, CE, Madison County court land file, page 5: School house:: Log, 16x20x12', shingle roof, poor CONdITLON - NO VALUC cescessccccccscccccescccscesee |
John Frank Dodson farm (part a), Tract 158a, Rappahannock County Land valued at $93 total The total value of the land was appraised at $93.00. | From the records | Dodson, J. Frank, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: Total value of land: $93.00 |
Frank M. Seal farm, Tract 57, Page County Fields nearly worn out The fields had been cultivated for many years and were nearly worn out. | From the records | SealFrankM._Page57.pdf, page 2: The fields have been cultivated for many years and are nearly worn out. ... Two-thirds was burned over in the summer of 1930. |
John A. Raines farm, Tract 311, Rockingham County Condition of the old dwelling The old frame dwelling had no roof and a brick chimney in very poor condition. | From the records | Raines, John A., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Old_ dwelling: Frame, 16x28', 4 rooms, 35 plastered, no roof, qacant : : : : 1 brick chimney, very poor tondition. |
Carroll H. Palmer farm, Tract 258, Rockingham County Mineral value estimated at 25 cents The mineral value was estimated at 25 cents per acre, totaling $25.00 for the tract. | From the records | Palmer, C. H., Rockingham County court land file, page 5: ne Mineral value is estimated @ 25¢ per acre or $25.00. |
Carroll H. Palmer farm, Tract 258, Rockingham County A nominal $1 deed The file noted that the 99 acres were acquired by deed in 1923 for $1.00 etc. | From the records | Palmer, C. H., Rockingham County court land file, page 5: Deed Acquired 99 A. in 1923 for $1.00 ete |
Carroll H. Palmer farm, Tract 258, Rockingham County Total value of $150 listed The file listed a total value of $150.00 for the tract. | From the records | Palmer, C. H., Rockingham County court land file, page 5: Total value of tract $150.00 |
Thomas B. Dwyer farm, Tract 73, Rappahannock County Claimed value of $2,550 The owner claimed the total value of the 51-acre tract with improvements was $2,550. | From the records | DwyerThomas_Rapp73.pdf, page 13: I claim that the total value of this tract or parcel of land with the improvements there-on is $_2550 |
Thomas B. Dwyer farm, Tract 73, Rappahannock County Unoccupied six-room frame dwelling There was a 14' x 36', two-story, six-room frame dwelling with a shingle roof that was unoccupied. | From the records | Dwyer, Thomas B., Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Dwelling-- 14' x 36', 2 story, 6 room frane, shingle roof unoccupied. |
Thomas B. Dwyer farm, Tract 73, Rappahannock County Award of ten dollars paid into court The court ordered the payment of ten dollars to Thomas B. Dwyer as just compensation for Tract No. 73-b. | From the records | Dwyer, Thomas B., Rappahannock County court land file, page 6: it is considered and ordered by the Court that said sum of $10.00 paid into Court by petitioner as just compensation for said Tract No. 73-b, be paid unto the said petitioner, Thomas B. Dwyer |
Thomas B. Dwyer farm, Tract 73, Rappahannock County A five-room house valued at $650 The tract's dwelling had 5 rooms, was ceiled, and had a galvanized roof and two porches. It was valued at $650. | From the records | Dwyer, Thomas, Rappahannock County court land file, page 7: Improvements: There are the following improvements on the tract: Dwelling--35' x 25’, 5 rooms, ceiled, galvanized roof, two porches $650.00 |
Samuel Alger farm, Tract 621, Page County Eastern part burned in 1930 The eastern part of the land was burned in the summer of 1930. | From the records | AlgerSamuel_Page621.pdf, page 2: Eastern part was burned in the summer of 1980 |
G.C. Jenkins farm, Tract 199, Madison County Claimant valued land at $2,000 The claimant asserted a value of $2,000 for the land, while the deed value from 1922 was recorded as $7,200. | From the records | Jenkins, GC, Madison County court land file, page 5: Value Claimed: $2,000.00 Assessed: $2250. Deed: $7200 (1922) |
G.C. Jenkins farm, Tract 199, Madison County Land valued at $140 by type The land value was broken down into $8 for cove acreage and $132 for slope acreage, totaling $140. | From the records | Jenkins, GC, Madison County court land file, page 5: Cove 2 4.00 8.00 Slope 66 2.00 132.00 - 6 §140.00°- Total walue of Lande . cercececes $140.00 |
Jeremiah Atkins farm (part a), Tract 161a, Rappahannock County Dwelling occupied by Clarence Atkins A log dwelling with a basement was occupied by Clarence Atkins. | From the records | Atkins, Jeremiah, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: Dwelling- 18x56x14 story- Log- Planked up- Shing- led- Basement(Occupied by Clarence Atkins) 100.00 |
Jeremiah Atkins farm (part a), Tract 161a, Rappahannock County Recent tanbark removal The wooded portion of the tract had been recently cut over, with tanbark removed that year. | From the records | Atkins, Jeremiah, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: Wooded portion=- Recently cut over, tanbark removed this year, no merchantable timber left on tract |
Jeremiah Atkins farm (part a), Tract 161a, Rappahannock County Neglected fields grown to sassafras Some fields had been neglected and were grown up to sassafras and locust 6' to 8' high. | From the records | Atkins, Jeremiah, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: Fields- Cleared many years ago, some of them have been neglected and are now grown up to sassafras and locust 6' to 8' high. |
Sam G. Morris farm, Tract 189, Rockingham County Total award amount The petition lists the award for the fee simple estate in Tract No. 189 as Four Thousand, five hundred and eighty-five dollars. | From the records | Morris, S. G., Rockingham County court land file, page 11: Tract No. 189, Four Thousand, five hundred and eighty-five ($4,585.00) dollars. |
C. L. Blakey farm, Tract 239, Madison County Log and frame dwelling in good condition The main building was 33 by 16 feet with six rooms, a porch, shingle roof, stone flues, and was ceiled and plastered in good condition. | From the records | Blakey, C.L (colored), Madison County court land file, page 2: Dwelling: 14x19', Log and frame, main building 33x16', 6 rooms, porch 8x13', shingle roof, stone flues, 2 story, ceiled and plastered, good condition, vacant, well water supply, solid foundation. |
C. L. Blakey farm, Tract 239, Madison County Orchard of fruit and walnut trees The tract included 130 fruit trees and 10 walnut trees. | From the records | Blakey, C.L (colored), Madison County court land file, page 2: Orchard: 130 fruit trees, 10 walnut trees. |
S. Bradley Waters farm, Tract 119, Page County Land Sold to Jacob B. Smith S. B. Waters sold a 25-acre tract to Jacob B. Smith for $215.00 in 1908. | From the records | WatersS.Bradley_Page119.pdf, page 17: S. B. Waters and Susan Deed dated June 4,1908 ... Consideration %215.00(25A) To Jacob B. Smith |
Edward Herring farm, Tract 145, Rockingham County Abandoned frame dwelling in poor condition The tract included a 17x26 foot frame dwelling with four rooms and a shingle roof, described as being in very poor condition and abandoned. | From the records | Herring, Edward, Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Dwelling: Frame. 17x26', 4 rooms, shingle roof, brick & stone flues, 2 story, log finish, very poor condition, abandoned |
Edward Herring farm, Tract 145, Rockingham County Valuation of walnut trees The appraisal included 52 walnut trees valued at $5.00 per tree. | From the records | Herring, Edward, Rockingham County court land file, page 6: Trees: 52 walnut trees valued © $5.00 per tree -< ‘i 260.00 |
Lucy V. Wood farm, Tract 138, Albemarle County Poor condition frame house The property included a one-story frame house with four rooms and a paper roof, which was in poor condition. | From the records | WoodLucyV._Albemarle138.pdf, page 2: Improvements: Frame, 14x28', 4 rooms, paper roof, 1 story, poor Condition |
Alfred Dwyer estate farm, Tract 115, Rappahannock County Timber valued at $55 The tract contained an open stand of small trees on twenty-one acres, including red oak, hickory, and white pine, plus seven cords of locust. | From the records | Dwyer, Alfred, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: There is an open stand of small trees on twenty-one acres estimated to contain red oak 11 M. , hickory 3 Me, and white pine 2 M... There is also seven cords of locust valued at $1.00 per cord, a total value of $55.00. |
Alfred Dwyer estate farm, Tract 115, Rappahannock County Heirs listed in petition The petition lists children and grandchildren of Alfred H. Dwyer, including those from deceased daughters Birthena, Texanna, and Flora. | From the records | Dwyer, Alfred, Rappahannock County court land file, page 5: Alfred H. Dwyer died leaving as his next of kin and heirs at law the following named children and grandchildren... (8) Clarence Baker... children of Birthena Dwyer Baker, a deceased daughter, (9) Oscar L. Payne... children of Texanna Dwyer Payne, a deceased daughter, (10) Walter M. Seal... children of Flora Dwyer Seal, a deceased daughter |
Alfred Dwyer estate farm, Tract 115, Rappahannock County Court ordered $994 paid to the Dwyer heirs The court ordered the $994.00 paid into court as just compensation for Tracts 115 and 115-I to be paid to the heirs of Alfred H. Dwyer, through their attorneys Ford & Keyser. | From the records | Dwyer, Alfred, Rappahannock County court land file, page 7: the said sum of $994.00... be paid to the said heirs of Alfred H. Dwyer, deceased, and that the Clerk of this Court be... directed to transmit a certified copy of this order to the Treasurer of Virginia, who shall pay unto Ford & Keyser... the aggregate sum of $994.00 |
Lloyd K. Layman farm, Tract 69, Augusta County Smokehouse and hen house roofs The tract had a frame smokehouse with a metal roof and a frame hen house with a shingle roof. | From the records | LaymanLloydK._Augusta69.pdf, page 2: Smoke houset frame, LOxlex6? metal roof, ; Hen house: frame, LOxl2x6',with shingle roof, |
Lloyd K. Layman farm, Tract 69, Augusta County Timber valued at 25 cents per cord The timber on the tract was estimated to average 6 cords of fuelwood per acre, valued at 25 cents per cord. | From the records | LaymanLloydK._Augusta69.pdf, page 2: Tragt is estimated to ent an average of 6 cords fuelwood por acre, a total ef 640 cords, valued at 25¢ per cord-~ $135.00 |
Frank Jenkins farm, Tract 129, Rappahannock County Rocky soil with no merchantable timber The land was described as fairly good but very rocky, and the timber had been repeatedly cut with no merchantable wood left. | From the records | JenkinsFrank_Rapp129.pdf, page 2: Soils: Fairly good but very rocky. No fire lately... Timber has been repeatedly cut and no merchantable is left. |
Joseph B. Atkins farm (part a), Tract 267a, Rappahannock County Timber and fuel wood valuation The tract contained no merchantable timber, only about 10 cords of fuel wood valued at 50 cents per cord on the stump. | From the records | Atkins, Joseph, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: The area covered by this report is all timber and brush land but there is no merchantable timber other than about 10 cords of fuel wood worth 50¢ per cord on the stump, or $5.00 for the lot, |
United Brethern of Swift Run Church tract, Tract 82, Rockingham County Deed for a church lot of about half an acre An 1872 deed conveyed a lot of supposedly one half acre to trustees, to be held for the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. | From the records | Swift Run United Brethern Church, Rockingham County court land file, page 12: supposed to contain one half acre be the same more or less. |
United Brethern of Swift Run Church tract, Tract 82, Rockingham County Award amount for Tract 82 The court judgment set the award for Tract No. 82 at $1,000.00. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The court judgment set the award for Tract No. 82 at $1,000.00”; the county court land file says “IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY THE STATE COMMISSION ON CONSERVATION ) AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE OF VIRGIN ) Petitioner vs”. | From the records | Swift Run United Brethern Church, Rockingham County court land file, page 15: Award on Tract No. 82, $1,000.00; |
S. A. Dean farm, Tract 67, Rockingham County Claimed $4,500; assessed at $640 The tract record listed a claimed value of $4,500.00 for the tract, an assessed value of $640.00 and a deed value of $1,850.00. | From the records | Dean, S. A., Rockingham County court land file, page 5: Value Claimed: $4800.00 " $640.00 " $1850.00---$50.00. |
Alberta V. Menefee farm, Tract 148, Rappahannock County Alberta Menefee's farm improvements The tract included a log and frame house with a tin roof, a corn and meat house, three hen houses, and a barn in very poor condition. | From the records | Menefee Estate, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Improvements: House, log and frame, part 2 story, and part 1 story, tin roof, six rooms, three ceiled, poor floors, 3 chimneys. Corn and meat house paper roof. Hen house, frame, clapboard roof, hen house, frame, poor condition, hen house, frame, paper roof, barn, frame, very poor cond- |
J. T. Heard farm (part d), Tract 41, Rockingham County Tract 41 burned and cut over The land had been badly burned repeatedly and closely cut over about 20 years ago for stave-wood and other products. | From the records | Heard, J. T., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: History of Tract and condition of timber: Badly burned repeatedly and closely cut over about 20 years ago for stavewood and other products. |
J. T. Heard farm (part d), Tract 41, Rockingham County Orchard of 20 fruit trees An orchard of 20 fruit trees was valued at $1.00 per tree for the trees only. | From the records | Heard, J. T., Rockingham County court land file, page 10: Orchard; 20 fruit trees valued © $1.00 per tree for trees only --<< $20.00 |
J. T. Heard farm (part d), Tract 41, Rockingham County Stave wood being cut Stave wood was being cut on the tract, with an estimated 63,600 board feet valued at $190.80. | From the records | Heard, J. T., Rockingham County court land file, page 10: Stavewood is now being cut -- 63,600 bd. ft. @ $3.00~$190.80. |
J. T. Heard farm (part d), Tract 41, Rockingham County Heard's original claim for 250 acres J. T. Heard originally claimed a value of $6,000 for 250 acres of land with no incidental damages. | From the records | Heard, J. T., Rockingham County court land file, page 27: ORIGINAL CLAIM: Acreage 250 : Value $6,000.00 ; rnc. Damages,None |
J. T. Heard farm (part d), Tract 41, Rockingham County Timber estimated at 72 cords The tract was estimated to cut 72 cords at 50 cents a cord, or $36.00. | From the records | Heard, J. T., Rockingham County court land file, page 9: Estinated to cut 72 cords at 50¢ per cord == $36.00. |
James Bailey farm (part a), Tract 58a, Rappahannock County Abandoned buildings valued at $150 The tract contained an abandoned dwelling, stable, and hen house, which were appraised at a total of $150.00. | From the records | BaileyJames_Rapp58_I.pdf, page 2: An abandoned dwelling, stable and hen house worth $150.00 are the only buildings on it. |
G. Frank Shifflett farm (part a), Tract 157a, Rockingham County Land valued at $69 The 23 acres of slope land were valued at $3.00 per acre, totaling $69.00. | From the records | Shifflett, G. Frank, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Slope: 23 @ $3.00 $69.00 |
G. Frank Shifflett farm (part a), Tract 157a, Rockingham County Wood valued at $50 The value of the wood on the property was listed as $50.00. | From the records | Shifflett, G. Frank, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Value of Wood: $50.00 |
Jackson Alger farm, Tract 506, Page County Planked cabin with paper roof The improvements listed a cabin that was planked up with a paper roof. | From the records | AlgerM.E.-Overall Lap_Page2_II.pdf, page 2: Cabine8xl$t planked up. Faper roof. |
Thomas B. Harris farm, Tract 582, Page County Frame dwelling in poor condition The tract included a 15 by 26 foot frame dwelling with a shingle roof and stone flues, described as being in poor condition and vacant. | From the records | HarrisThomasB._Page582.pdf, page 2: Improvements: Dwelling - frame 15' x 26', kitchen 12 x 16' x 8', porch 6" x I0', 5 rooms, shingle roof, stone flues, ceiled, poor condition, vacant, no cellar, pillars ~ $250.00 |
S.R. Williamson farm, Tract 279, Rockingham County A hen house in poor condition A small frame hen house measuring 6x18 feet with a paper roof was listed as being in poor condition. | From the records | Williamson, S. R., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Frame Hen house, 6x18 ft. paper roof, poor condition. - - 200 |
Haywood Berry farm, Tract 270, Madison County Two dwellings on the farm The tract included a poor condition abandoned frame dwelling and a fair condition occupied frame dwelling with spring water. | From the records | Berry, Haywood, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: Dwelling: Frame, 14x24', 4 rooms, porch 8xl6', paper root, 2 story, poor condition, abandoned... Bwelling: Frame, 17x27', 6 rooms, porch 8x16', Shingle roof, 14 story, ceiled, fair condition, occupied by owner |
Haywood Berry farm, Tract 270, Madison County Orchard of peach and apple trees The orchard had 40 peach trees, 4 years old, and 8 apple trees, 40 years old, which were in poor condition. | From the records | Berry, Haywood, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 40 peach trees, 4 years old, B apple trees, 40 years old, poor condition. |
R.V. Lancaster farm, Tract 285, Rockingham County Orchard allowed to grow up in brush Most of the tract was cleared for orchard use about 15 years ago but had been allowed to grow up in brush and kill out the orchard. | From the records | Lancaster, R. V., Rockingham County court land file, page 5: Most of this tract was completely cleared off about 15 years ago for orcherd use out has been allowed to grow up in brush and kill out orchard. |
Martha Marks farm, Tract 252, Madison County A garage with a paper roof The garage and shed were a 16x23 foot frame building with a shingle roof and also a paper roof, noted as being in good condition. | From the records | Marks, Martha, Madison County court land file, page 1: Garage and shed; Frame, 16x23', shingle roof, also paper roof, good condition. |
E.B. P.G. B.C. Fox farm, Tract 122, Page County Neglected apple orchard The tract contained fifty apple trees of mixed varieties that were described as neglected. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “The tract contained fifty apple trees of mixed varieties that were described as neglected”; the land-acquisition case file says “History of tract and condition of timber: ‘The bark and other oroducts were removed many years ago and there is no merchentsble timber left. There has been little fire in recent years and on the lower side there is some good locust, cak end poplar to 4" DEH. The grazing land is good but parts are ro”. | From the records | FoxE.B._P.G._B.C._Page122.pdf, page 5: Orchard: There sre 50 neglected apple trees of mixed varietics,. |
E.B. P.G. B.C. Fox farm, Tract 122, Page County A weatherboarded house occupied by a tenant A two-story, six-room frame house with plastered walls and a metal roof was occupied by tenant J. H. Armentrout and appraised at $400. | From the records | FoxE.B._Page122&122A.pdf, page 1: Dwellings Occupied by'J. H. Armentrout, a tenant. Frane,; 2t with 14x16 L, weatherboarded metal roof, 2 story, 6 rooms, plastered walls and ceilings with only board partitions, unpainted, good condition $400. |
E.C. Herndon farm, Tract 310, Madison County Land culled over for timber in 1920 The land had been culled over for poplar and oak by Ward-Rue in 1920, with restocking to poplar, oak, and hickory. | From the records | Herndon, EC, Madison County court land file, page 1: Land culled over for poplar and oak by Ward-Rue In 1920. Restocking to pophar, oak and hickory. |
Thomas A. Jarrell farm, Tract 247, Madison County No buildings or improvements The official report lists no improvements on the tract. | From the records | Jarrell, TA, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: None. |
Z.N. McDaniel farm, Tract 64, Rockingham County A 27x36 frame dwelling with stone chimney The dwelling was a frame building, 27x36 feet, with seven rooms, a 10x12 porch, plastered walls, a stone chimney, a basement and a paper roof, in fair condition. | From the records | McDaniel, Z. N., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Dwelling: Frame 27x36', 7 rooms, porch 10x12", 5 story, plastered, stone chimney, basement 8x10’, paper roof, fair condit- ion. |
Z.N. McDaniel farm, Tract 64, Rockingham County A vacant tenant house with cellar A two-story frame tenant house with a kitchen and cellar was listed as vacant and in fair condition. | From the records | McDaniel, Z. N., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Vacant tenant house: Frame, 16x25*, with kitchen 12x12x8*, 5 rooms, 2 story, porch 4x12", cellar, shingle roof, belies found- ation, fair condition. |
J. David Price farm, Tract 392, Page County A two-story log house in poor condition The appraisal listed a two-story log dwelling of 16 by 24 feet in poor condition, valued at $100. | From the records | PriceJ.David_Page392.pdf, page 2: Logs weatherboarded, 1exee? two stories, shine pore Gx2ét, poor comiiticn-— $200,00 |
M. H. and W. B. Goins farm, Tract 214, Albemarle County Twenty fruit trees The appraisal listed twenty fruit trees valued at fifty cents each. | From the records | GoinsM.H.andW.B._Albemarle214.pdf, page 2: Qxghnrg: 20 fruit txees = 50g per tree |
A.F. Kinsey farm, Tract 197, Madison County Most of the tract burned in 1930 Most of the tract was burned over in 1930, with forty-three acres badly burned, killing all reproduction and 90% of the mature trees. | From the records | Kinsey, AF and Tamblyn, Mrs. Anna, Madison County court land file, page 1: Most of the tract was burned over in 1930. Forty-three acres badly burned, killing all of the reproduction and 90% of the mature trees. |
A.F. Kinsey farm, Tract 197, Madison County No improvements on the land The official reports listed no buildings or improvements on the 561-acre tract. | From the records | Kinsey, AF and Tamblyn, Mrs. Anna, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: None. |
A.F. Kinsey farm, Tract 197, Madison County Claimant's claim was $16,500 The scan lists a claimed value of $16,500 for the 561-acre tract, while the commissioners' total value of the tract was $3,307.50. | From the records | Kinsey, AF and Tamblyn, Mrs. Anna, Madison County court land file, page 3: value Claimed: $16,500.00 ° $3800.00 |
Cora E. Weakley farm, Tract 418, Page County Small cleared portion neglected A small portion of the tract was cleared many years ago and cultivated for some time, but was neglected in recent years. | From the records | WeakleyCoraE._Page418.pdf, page 2: Small portion of tract cleared many years ago, cultivated for some time, Neglected in recent years, Timber lend estimated to cut 1,500 board feet red oak, black oak and chestuut oak |
Dr. J.T. Kelly farm (part a), Tract 59a, Rappahannock County Land described as rocky and steep The soil was a sandy loam of good depth and fertility but rocky, with moderate and steep slopes and a west exposure. The western side had been cleaned up and grazed for many years but was growing up to bushes. | From the records | KellyJ.T.Dr._Rapp59A.pdf, page 2: Sandy loam of good depth and fertility, but rocky, Slopes are moderate and steep with some rock outerops, Exposure is west... cleaned up and grazed for many years, but is now growing up to bushes |
Finney Shifflett farm, Tract 344, Madison County Neglected land grown to scrub pine One portion of the tract had been neglected for ten or fifteen years and had grown up to Virginia scrub pine, while the wooded area had been repeatedly cut over. | From the records | Shifflett, Finney, Madison County court land file, page 1: One portion has been neglected for ten or fifteen years and is now grown up to Virginia scrub pine. Wooded area has been repeatedly cut over in the past. |
Mrs. N. B. Early farm, Tract 217, Albemarle County Land valued at ten dollars total The total value of the land was assessed at $10.00, with an average value per acre of $2.50. | From the records | EarlyMrs.N.B._Albemarle217.pdf, page 2: Total value of land $10.00 ... Average value per acre $2.50 |
C.R. Hilliard farm, Tract 501, Page County Two acres of orchards The tract included two acres of orchards valued at $75 per acre. | From the records | HilliardCharlesR._Page501.pdf, page 2: Orchards Twe acres valued at $75.00 per acres 150,00 |
Robert Burke farm, Tract 231, Rappahannock County Thirty apple trees on the farm The improvements included 30 apple trees, valued at $50. | From the records | BurkeRobert_Rapp231.pdf, page 2: 50 apple trees 30.00 |
Robert Burke farm, Tract 231, Rappahannock County Log house with tile chimney The tract included a four-room log house with shingled sides and roof and a tile chimney, valued at $125.00. | From the records | Burke, Robert, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: House - log, shingled sides and roof, 4 rooms, tet x 20°, 14 story, tile chimney $125.00 |
Robert Burke farm, Tract 231, Rappahannock County Neglected fields growing up to sassafras While fields had been cleared and cultivated for many years, portions neglected in recent years were growing up to sassafras, locust and briers. | From the records | Burke, Robert, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Fields cleared many years ago, grazed and cultivated for many years. Portions have been neglected in recent years and consequently are now growing up to sassafras, locust and briers. |
W. A. Dodson farm, Tract 44, Madison County Abandoned log house in poor condition The tract included an abandoned log house measuring 12 by 14 feet with three rooms, a shingle roof, and a solid foundation, but it was in poor condition. | From the records | Dodson, WA, Madison County court land file, page 1: Abandoned house: Log, 12x14', 3 rooms, shingle roof, solid foundation, poor condition. |
W. A. Dodson farm, Tract 44, Madison County Kitchen in fair condition A separate kitchen building, also log and 12 by 14 feet, was listed as being in fair condition. | From the records | Dodson, WA, Madison County court land file, page 1: Kitchen: Log, 12x14', shingle roof, fair condition. |
W. A. Dodson farm, Tract 44, Madison County Old apple orchard in poor condition The tract had an orchard of 20 apple trees, 60 years old and in poor condition. | From the records | Dodson, WA, Madison County court land file, page 3: Orchard: (20 apple trees, 60 years old, poor condition) |
Charles W. Corbin farm, Tract 35, Madison County Log dwelling with ceiled walls The owner's home was a 17x25 foot log structure with three rooms, a porch, and ceiled walls, occupied by the owner. | From the records | Corbin, Chas W, Madison County court land file, page 1: Log dwelling, 17x25, 3 rooms, porch 8x17, 14 story, ceiled walls, occupied by owner |
Charles W. Corbin farm, Tract 35, Madison County Contribution pledge for park land Charles W. Corbin was obligated by a contribution pledge to give 5 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Corbin, Chas W, Madison County court land file, page 5: By reason of Contribution pledge obligating the owner, Charles W. Corbin, to give 5 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Projecte |
Tom Jones farm, Tract 20, Augusta County Fields neglected and grazed The fields were still being grazed but were described as neglected. | From the records | JonesTom_Augusta20.pdf, page 2: Ficlds still grazed, but neglected. |
Lizzie Williams farm, Tract 117, Rockingham County Margaret Williams died over fifteen years prior The petition stated that Margaret Williams, who had held a life estate in the tract, had died more than fifteen years ago. | From the records | Williams, John & Elizabeth, Rockingham County court land file, page 9: that Margaret Williams who had a life estate in said tract of land died more than fifteen years ago; |
Richard Morris farm, Tract 341, Rockingham County Dwelling with concrete cellar The frame dwelling was 14x22 feet with a 14x20 foot kitchen, a solid foundation, and an 8x10x6 foot concrete cellar. | From the records | Morris, Richard, Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Frame dwelling: 14x22', 6 rooms with 14x20', kitchen, tal roof, brick thies, 14 story, 6 rooms ceiled, good condition, occupied by owner, water supply is a well, solid foundation, 8x10x6* concrete cellar. |
Richard Morris farm, Tract 341, Rockingham County Claimed total value Richard Morris claimed the total value of his right, title, estate or interest in the land and improvements was $7,500.00. | From the records | Morris, Richard, Rockingham County court land file, page 4: I claim that the total value of my right, title, estate or interest, in and to this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is $_2500. QQ_____. |
J. M. and A. Dulin farm, Tract 16, Rappahannock County About 75 fruit trees on the Dulin tract An examination of the Dulin tract noted approximately 75 fruit trees scattered over the land. | From the records | Dulin, JM and WA, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Approximately 75 fruit trees are scattered over the tract. |
J. M. and A. Dulin farm, Tract 16, Rappahannock County Dulin tract buildings in bad repair The Dulin tract included small frame and log dwellings, a stable, hen house, and smoke house, all described as being in bad repair. | From the records | Brown, HA, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Buildings consist of small frame and log dwellings, a stable, hen house ahd smoke house in bad repair. |
J. M. and A. Dulin farm, Tract 16, Rappahannock County Dulin estate tract valued at $784 The 100-acre Dulin estate tract was valued at $784 in total: $414 for land, $150 for improvements and $150 for timber, plus $70 for a 2-acre orchard. | From the records | Brown, HA, Rappahannock County court land file, page 13: Value of Wood: $ $784.00 |
Shirley Carter farm, Tract 33, Rappahannock County Carter claimed $13,685; assessed at $5,749 Shirley Carter claimed a value of $13,685.00 for the 707-acre tract, while the assessed value was $5,749.00 and the deed value was $8,500.00. | From the records | Carter, Shirley, Rappahannock County court land file, page 3: Value Claimed: $13,685.00 Assessed:$5749.00 Deed: $8500.00 |
R.T. Miller farm (part a), Tract 325, Rockingham County Refusal of $30,000 offer in 1920 Miller noted that in 1920, he refused an offer of $30,000 for the property. | From the records | Miller, R. T., Rockingham County court land file, page 28: In the year 1920, affiant refused an offer of $30,000.00 for said property. |
R.T. Miller farm (part a), Tract 325, Rockingham County Petitioner's appraiser valuation The petitioner's appraisers placed a value of $161.50 on the tract, with no additional damages. | From the records | Miller, R. T., Rockingham County court land file, page 34: VALUE PLACED ON TRACT BY PETITIONER'S APPRAISERS: TRACT NO. VALUE INC. DAMAGES 2 $161.50 None |
Myrtle G. Morris farm, Tract 344, Rockingham County Improvements valued at $260 The tract record valued the improvements at $260. | From the records | Morris, Myrtle G., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: “ ” improvements 260.00 |
P. R. Davis farm, Tract 281, Madison County Land described as sandy clay loam The soil was described as sandy clay loam of good depth and fertility. | From the records | Davis, PR, Madison County court land file, page 1: Soil; Sandy clay loam of good depth and fertility. |
Floyd E. Fox farm (part b), Tract 215b, Page County Mature timber cut; 32 cords of fuel wood left All the mature timber had been cut, leaving an immature stand of hardwoods estimated at 32 cords of fuel wood, valued at $1.00 per cord. | From the records | FoxFloydE._Page215B.pdf, page 2: Ali ee) timber i. been cut leaving immature’ stand of hardwoods estimated to cut a total of 33 cords of fuel wood valued at $1.00 per cord on the stump. |
W. M. Early farm, Tract 306, Madison County Ten acres cut over in 1930 The history of the tract notes that ten acres had been cut over in 1930. | From the records | Early, WM, Madison County court land file, page 1: History of tract and condition of timber: Ten acres cut over in 1930. |
A.L. and Clinton Hensley farm, Tract 36, Rockingham County Land described as hard cut and burned The tract had been hard cut and hard burned repeatedly, with at least half skinned recently. | From the records | Hensley, A. L. & Clinton, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Hard cut and hard burned repeatedly. At least 1/2 was skinned recently |
A.L. and Clinton Hensley farm, Tract 36, Rockingham County Timber estimated at 192 cords The timber was estimated to cut 2 cords per acre over 96 acres, totaling 192 cords. | From the records | Hensley, A. L. & Clinton, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: estimated to cut 2 cords per acre over an area of 96 acres totaling 192 cords. |
John A. Keyser farm (part a), Tract 53a, Rappahannock County Abandoned house and apple trees The tract contained an old abandoned house with no value, some good apple trees, and a garden. | From the records | Keyser, John, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Improvements: Old abandoned house, no value, some right good apple trees and a garden. |
A. Harrison Jenkins farm, Tract 214, Rappahannock County A log stable and three chicken houses The farm included a log stable and three chicken houses: one frame and two log. | From the records | Jenkins, A Harrison, Rappahannock County court land file, page 9: Stable, log ... Chicken house, log |
A. Harrison Jenkins farm, Tract 214, Rappahannock County A granary and shed There was a granary and shed measuring 10x16 with a shingle roof. | From the records | Jenkins, A Harrison, Rappahannock County court land file, page 9: Granary and shed, 10x16, shingle |
Edgar Marshall farm, Tract 288, Madison County Worn-out cleared land The report noted that most of the cleared land on the tract was pretty well worn out by continued farming and had not much grass on the grazing area. | From the records | Marshall, Edgar Mrs., Madison County court land file, page 1: Most of the cleared land on this tract is pretty well worn out by continued farming. Not much grass on the grazing area. |
Ulysses Meadows farm, Tract 548, Page County Timber valued at $150 The wooded area, consisting of mixed oaks, white pine, and poplar, was appraised at $150. | From the records | MeadowsUlysses_Page548.pdf, page 2: Total value of timber « «= = 150,00 |
J.E. and G.W. Weakley farm, Tract 125, Madison County Disputed land value The owners claimed a total value of $800 for the tract in 1924, while the assessed value was $210. | From the records | Weakley, JE and GW, Madison County court land file, page 2: Value claimed:$800 " $800-1924 |
Benj. T. Grandstaff farm, Tract 129, Page County Tenant house with six rooms The tenant house was a two-story frame building with six rooms, three of which were plastered and three ceiled. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “The tenant house was a two-story frame building with six rooms, three of which were plastered and three ceiled”; the land-acquisition case file says “Tenant House: Frame, 16x38" 2 stories, 6 rooms,3 porches, 5 rooms plastered, 3 ceiled”. | From the records | GrandstaffBenjaminT._Page129.pdf, page 2: 6 rooms,3 porches, 5 rooms plastered, 3 ceiled |
Benj. T. Grandstaff farm, Tract 129, Page County Orchard count revised on the appraisal The appraiser struck out the first orchard entry and revised it to 15 apple trees, 20 to 25 years old, on 2 acres valued at $70. | From the records | GrandstaffBenjaminT._Page129.pdf, page 2: Orchard- 50 apple trees; = ~old, poor condition=="15 trees 20 to 25 years- |
T.L. Yancey farm, Tract 213, Rockingham County Timber and wood valued separately The file listed the value of the timber at $175.00 and the wood at $37.50. | From the records | Yancey, T. L., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Value of Timber: $175.00 Value of Wood: $37,50 |
J.H. Sipe farm (part a), Tract 215a, Rockingham County No improvements listed The file listed no improvements on the tract. | From the records | Sipe, J. H., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Improvements: NONE. |
Huffman and Spitler tract, Tract 1, Madison County A log cabin with no chimney It had a shingle roof, no chimney, and was repaired in 1930. | From the records | Huffman, JW, Madison County court land file, page 1: Log cabin used by Appalachian Trail Club 10x12', shingle fmawor, no chimney, repaired 1930....... ceeesesereee « «$40.00 |
William Baker farm, Tract 126, Rappahannock County Total assessed value of the tract The total assessed value of the land and improvements was $149.00. | From the records | BakerWilliam_Rapp126.pdf, page 24: Total $449.00 |
J.A. McDaniel estate farm, Tract 354, Madison County Neglected field grown to locust and briars One portion of the field had been neglected for about 20 years and was grown up to locust and briars. | From the records | McDaniel, JA estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: excepting one portion of field which has been neglected for about 20 years, and is now grown up to locust and briars. |
Rosa Jarrell farm, Tract 352, Madison County A frame dwelling occupied by a tenant The dwelling was a frame structure measuring 22 by 21 feet with five rooms and a porch, in fair condition with spring water supply, and was occupied by a tenant. | From the records | Jerrell, Rosa, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Frame, 22x21', E11 10x21', 5 rooms, porch Sxcit, 4 rooms ceiled, fair condition, spring water supply, occupied by tenant. |
Rosa Jarrell farm, Tract 352, Madison County An orchard of 45 trees The orchard contained 10 apple trees about 40 years old and 20 peach trees about 10 years old, both in poor condition, plus 15 walnut trees. The 45 trees were valued at $65.00. | From the records | Jerrell, Rosa, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 10 apple trees, 40 years old, poor condition, 20 peach trees, 10 years old, poor condition, 15 walnut trees, making, a total of 45 trees valued @ $65.00. |
Rosa Jarrell farm, Tract 352, Madison County A log barn in poor condition The barn and shed were constructed of log with a shingle roof and were in poor condition. | From the records | Jerrell, Rosa, Madison County court land file, page 1: Barn and shed; Log, 22x351', shingle roof, poor condition. |
Rosa Jarrell farm, Tract 352, Madison County Rosa Jarrell claimed $1,200 for her 70-acre tract Rosa Jarrell claimed a total value of $1,200 for her 70-acre property, while the assessed value was only $400. | From the records | Jerrell, Rosa, Madison County court land file, page 3: Value Claired: $1200.00 * $400.00 Unknown. |
John W. Beahm farm (part a), Tract 158a, Page County Land donated to the park The tract was donated to the park by John W. Beahm. | From the records | BeahmJohnW._Page158A.pdf, page 4: The above tract of land was donated to the park by the said John W. Beahm/ |
Ambrose Bailey farm (part b), Tract 101, Rappahannock County Orchard of young apple trees The tract contained 25 young apple trees. | From the records | BaileyAmbrose_Rapp101.pdf, page 2: 25 Young Apple Trees |
Ambrose Bailey farm (part b), Tract 101, Rappahannock County A three-room house with attic and cellar The tract included a 3-room house with an attic and cellar, in fair condition. | From the records | Bailey, Ambrose, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: One 5 room house with attic and cellar, in fair condition; |
Alfred F. Eppard farm, Tract 624, Page County Abandoned dwelling with stone flues The appraisal listed an abandoned 1½-story dwelling of 16 by 25 feet, with a kitchen, shingled roof and stone flues, in poor condition. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “The appraisal listed an abandoned 1½-story dwelling of 16 by 25 feet, with a kitchen, shingled roof and stone flues, in poor condition”; the land-acquisition case file says “Dwel. i Frame, 16x26" with an ell 18x2lx12', porch . » 12 and 2 stories, metal roof, 9 rooms, ceiled, brick flues, conerete house and celler, lixle', good conditions”. | From the records | EppardAlfredF._Page624.pdf, page 2: PrelUing aid Eitehens Sie Elvcnent Dwelling 16x25% and kitchen 10<14x8'. shingled roof, stories, stone flues, poor condition; abandoneds |
T. W. Crawford farm, Tract 308, Rockingham County Total value of $1,795 listed The file listed a total value of $1,795.00 for the tract. | From the records | Crawford, T. W., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Value of Timber: $ $1795.00 Value of Wood: $25.00 |
D.H. and H.G. Patterson farm (part a), Tract 337, Rockingham County Log tenant house with no chimney The tenant house was a 16x18 foot log structure with two rooms and a porch, but it had no chimney and was in fair condition. | From the records | Patterson, H. G. & A. B., Rockingham County court land file, page 21: Tenant house: Log, weatherboard, 16x18', 2 rooms, 14 story, porch 6x18", solid foundation, no chimney, fair condition. |
D.H. and H.G. Patterson farm (part a), Tract 337, Rockingham County Original claim of $12,900 The original claim for Tract 337 was for a value of $12,900.00. | From the records | Patterson, H. G. & A. B., Rockingham County court land file, page 26: ORIGINAL CLAIM: Acreage 215 : Value $12,900.00 : [ne. Damages , one |
D.H. and H.G. Patterson farm (part a), Tract 337, Rockingham County Board valued land at $23.31 per acre The motion said the Board of Appraisal Commissioners reported that the 415 acres of land was valued at only $23.31 per acre. | From the records | Patterson, H. G. & A. B., Rockingham County court land file, page 32: valued at only $23.51 per acree |
D.H. and H.G. Patterson farm (part a), Tract 337, Rockingham County Award increased from $9,675 to $10,209.45 The petition notes that the award made by the Board of Appraisal Commissioners was $9,675.00, which was increased by the Board of Arbitrators to $10,209.45. | From the records | Patterson, H. G. & A. B., Rockingham County court land file, page 44: That the award made by the Board of Appraisal Commissioners for Tract No. 337 was $9,675.00, which amount was increased by the Board of Arbitrators to $10,209.45. |
J.M. Jenkins farm (part a), Tract 19a, Madison County Peach orchard grown up with briars About four acres of peach trees were in poor condition and had grown up with locust and briars. | From the records | Jenkins, JM, Madison County court land file, page 2: About 4 acres in peaches. Trees in poor condition and grown up with locust and briars. |
Q.E. Smith farm, Tract 77, Rockingham County Tract 77 condemned at $11,616 A petition said the court's judgment condemned Tract No. 77 at the price of $11,616.00. | From the records | Smith, Q. E., Rockingham County court land file, page 12: at the price of $11,616.00 |
Q.E. Smith farm, Tract 77, Rockingham County Payment for Hirsch Brothers H. W. Wyant, attorney for Hirsch Brothers, signed for $711.20 from the Treasurer of Virginia for Tract 77 in January 1934. | From the records | Smith, Q. E., Rockingham County court land file, page 27: H. W. Wyant, Attorney for Hirsch Brothers Received of J. M. Purcell, Treasurer of Virginia, the sum of $711.20 ... being full and complete settlement for the tract of land known in said proceeding as #_77 |
Q.E. Smith farm, Tract 77, Rockingham County Payment to Q.E. Smith for Tract 77 Q. E. Smith received $5,805.80 from the Treasurer of Virginia as full settlement for Tract 77. | From the records | Smith, Q. E., Rockingham County court land file, page 29: Qe E. Smith Received of J. M. Purcell, Treasurer of Virginia, the sum of $_5,805.80 ... being full and complete settlement for the tract of land known in said proceeding as #_77 |
Q.E. Smith farm, Tract 77, Rockingham County Contribution Pledge for Park Land A contribution pledge obligated owner Q. E. Smith to give 9 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Smith, Q. E., Rockingham County court land file, page 30: By reason of contribution pledge, obligating the owner, Q. E. Smith, to give 9 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. |
W. M. Graves farm, Tract 456, Page County The most rooms in the park survey The survey recorded 30 rooms in the building on the W. M. Graves tract. | From the records | num_room compared across 1,087 park tracts with a recorded room count; the maximum is 30, with no other tract at that count. Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
J. T. Dwyer farm, Tract 118, Rappahannock County An orchard of 250 apple trees The orchard consisted of 250 apple trees, about 15 years old, in excellent condition, sprayed and well cared for. They were mostly Yorks. | From the records | Dwyer, JT, Rappahannock County court land file, page 8: Orchard-The orchard consists of 250 apple trees, about 15 years old,in excellent condition, sprayed and well cared for, They ere mostly Yorks. |
Will N. Weakley farm, Tract 42, Madison County A weatherboarded log house with a porch The main house was described as weatherboarded and log, measuring 14 by 46 feet with five rooms and a 7 by 14 foot porch, in fair condition. | From the records | Weakley, Will N, Madison County court land file, page 1: House, weather boarded, log, 14 x 46, 5 rooms, porch 7 x 14, shingle roof, 14 story, log and 2 ceiled walls, fair condition. |
Will N. Weakley farm, Tract 42, Madison County Orchard of 36 fruit and nut trees The orchard held 30 apple trees, 4 cherry trees and 2 walnut trees, 36 in all, valued at $2.00 each. | From the records | Weakley, Will N, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 30 apple trees 4 cherries 2 walnuts 36 fruit & nut trees @ $2.00. $72.00. |
Will N. Weakley farm, Tract 42, Madison County All merchantable timber removed The remaining timber stand on the tract was badly damaged by fire, and all merchantable timber had been removed. | From the records | Weakley, Will N, Madison County court land file, page 1: All the merchantable timber has been removed from this tract. Remaining stand badly damaged by fire. |
Robert Roach estate farm, Tract 225, Rockingham County Neglected fields grown to brush The cultivated fields had been neglected in recent years and had grown up into brush, while the wooded area had been cut over repeatedly. | From the records | Roach, Robert Estate, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: The fields have been neglected in recent years and have grown up into brush. The wooded area has been cut over repeatedly in the past. |
J. A. Alexander farm, Tract 326a, Rockingham County Log dwelling and kitchen on Mile Run tract A log dwelling measuring 14 by 14 feet and a kitchen measuring 18 by 18 feet, with a shingle and paper roof, were occupied by a tenant. | From the records | Alexander, John A., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Log dwelling: 14x14', kitchen 18x18', shingle and paper roof, lg story, occupied by tenant, water supply - spring. |
J. A. Alexander farm, Tract 326a, Rockingham County Poor condition of the cleared land The cleared land on the tract appeared to have been badly managed and was in a rather non-productive condition. | From the records | Alexander, John A., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: The cleared land on this tract appears to have been badly managed and is in a rather non- productive condition. |
J. A. Alexander farm, Tract 326a, Rockingham County McComb Orchard sale proceeds Trustees were ordered to disburse funds from the sale of the McComb Orchard, an office building, office equipment, timber, and an apple crop from the Hancock place. | From the records | Alexander, John A., Rockingham County court land file, page 42: disburse the funds they now have in hand arising from the sale of the McComb Orchard, the office building, the personal property sale of the office equipment of J. A. Alexander, the timber sold apple crop sold off the Hancock place |
Charles D. Owens farm, Tract 394, Page County Orchard valued at $100 The tract included two acres of orchard land that was valued at $100. | From the records | OwensCharlesD._Page394.pdf, page 2: Orchand== fwo acres valued 3 $50,,00~~----§100,. 00 |
Thomas Settle farm, Tract 12, Rappahannock County No improvements on the 1,100-acre tract The report lists no improvements on the 1,100-acre tract. | From the records | Settle, Thomas, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Improvements: None. |
James F. Walker farm, Tract 35, Page County Orchard of mixed fruit trees The land had 12 apple trees, 4 plum trees, 15 damson trees, 9 peach trees and 15 quince trees. | From the records | WalkerJamesF._Page35.pdf, page 2: Apple trees: - 12 + 20 years old 20.00 ... Plum trees: - 4 - 5.00 ... Quince trees ~ 15 ~ 10.00 ... Peach trees - 9 = 7.00 |
M. K. Eppard farm, Tract 60, Rockingham County A blacksmith shop on the farm The tract included a frame blacksmith shop with a shingled roof, valued at $40. | From the records | Eppard, M. K., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Blacksmith shops #rame, 19x23xl.' , shingled roof, air cond om. = == s10? 40.00 |
J.J. Miller farm, Tract 56, Rappahannock County Timber sale to Grannis John J. Miller sold all timber on his lands in Rappahannock and Warren counties to William H. Grannis for ten dollars in May 1922. | From the records | MillerJ.J._Rapp56.pdf, page 4: This contract, made in duplicate this 3rd day of May 1922, between John J. Millers of Washington,Rappahannock County,Virginia, party of the first part, and William H. Grannis... for and in consideration of the sum of ten dollars, cash in hand... grant, convey and transfer... all of the timber |
J.J. Miller farm, Tract 56, Rappahannock County Appraisal total of $3,101 The appraisal sheet valued the land at $756.00 and the timber at $2,345.00, for a total tract value of $3,101.00. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The appraisal sheet valued the land at $756.00 and the timber at $2,345.00, for a total tract value of $3,101.00”; the county court land file says “Total value of timber 2545.00”. | From the records | Miller Heirs, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Total value of land $756.00 Total value of timber 2545.00 Total value of tract 3101.00 |
Benjamin Hill farm, Tract 273, Madison County Abandoned log dwelling in poor condition The tract included a 24x24 foot log and frame dwelling with six rooms that was in poor condition and abandoned. | From the records | Hill, Benjamin Title in Mrs. Katherine Payne, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling and shed: Log and frame, 24x24', 6 rooms... poor condition, ~ abandoned |
Davis A. Twyman farm, Tract 110, Madison County No improvements on the tract The official report listed no buildings or structures on the property. | From the records | Twyman, Davis A, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: None. |
E.H., & V.E. Nicholson farm, Tract 26, Madison County A frame house, log barn and cornhouse The tract had a frame house with five rooms and a porch, lived in by its owner, plus a log barn and a log cornhouse, both in fair condition. | From the records | Nicholson, E.H and V.E, Madison County court land file, page 1: House: Frame, 26x26, 5 rooms, porch 6x26... Barn; Log, 17x35x12... Cornhouse: Log, 10x14 |
E.H., & V.E. Nicholson farm, Tract 26, Madison County A $1,000.50 award for Tract 26 V. E. and E. H. Nicholson applied to the court for payment of the $1,000.50 awarded for Tract 26 in the judgment of condemnation, money the petitioner had already paid into court. | From the records | Nicholson, E.H and V.E, Madison County court land file, page 4: file their application for the payment of the sum of $1000.50, the amount of the award set out in the judgment of condemnation for Tract No. 26 |
Jack Foster estate farm, Tract 36, Rappahannock County Silas Foster occupied the property The property was occupied by Silas Foster, who was the brother of the deceased owner. | From the records | Foster, Jack, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: The Sropérty i} occupied 5 Silas Poster, a brother ° e deceased. |
E.P. Janey farm, Tract 19, Albemarle County Poor condition of apple trees The tract contained 40 apple trees in poor condition, valued at 50 cents each. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “The tract contained 40 apple trees in poor condition, valued at 50 cents each”; the land-acquisition case file says “Value Claingd: 1500.00”. | From the records | ThurstonE.P.andJaney_Albemarle19.pdf, page 2: Improvements: 40 apple trees, poor condition, @ 50¢ per tree «« wx $20.00 |
G. L. Aylor farm, Tract 260, Madison County No improvements listed The appraisers listed no improvements on the tract. Apart from a small barn bill of timber, nothing had been cut from it in many years. | From the records | Aylor, GL, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: None. |
D. L. and Hicks, J. H. Breeden farm, Tract 212, Madison County A large frame barn in good condition The tract included a 50x52 foot frame barn with a shingle roof that was in good condition. | From the records | Breeden, DL, Madison County court land file, page 2: Barn: Frame, 50x52', shingle roof, good condition. |
Elsie B. Baugher farm, Tract 185, Rockingham County Land listed at $1,640 The file listed the value of the land at $1,640.00. | From the records | Baugher, Elsie B., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Value of Land: $1640,00 |
E and H Coppage farm, Tract 62, Rappahannock County Orchard of 72 young apple trees The tract included a small orchard of approximately two acres containing 72 apple trees that were about five years old. | From the records | CoppageJ.H.andE.E._Rapp62.pdf, page 2: There are no other improvements other than a small orchard of approximately two acres, containing 72 apple trees about five years old |
E and H Coppage farm, Tract 62, Rappahannock County Orchard valued at $30 per acre The two-acre orchard was valued at $30 per acre, or $60. | From the records | Coppage, JH & CE, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 2 @ 30.00 60.00 |
James Lindsay estate farm, Tract 329, Madison County Tract completely cut over The timber on the tract had been completely cut over four or five years ago, with the grazing land growing up in brush. | From the records | Lindsay, James estate, Madison County court land file, page 3: This tract was completely cut over four or five years ago. The grazing land is growing up in brushe |
James Lindsay estate farm, Tract 329, Madison County Claim of $360 for land and improvements A claimant listed the total value of the tract with improvements as $360.00. | From the records | Lindsay, James estate, Madison County court land file, page 4: I claim that the total value of this tract or parcel of land with the improvements there- on is $---360.00 |
H. and M. Sothoron farm, Tract 15, Rappahannock County Log cabin with paper roof The tract included a 16 by 18 foot log cabin with a paper roof, one room, and a loft, valued at $100. | From the records | SothoronH.M._Rapp15.pdf, page 2: 16'x 18! log cabin wibh paper roof, one room and a loft, vilued at $100. |
H. and M. Sothoron farm, Tract 15, Rappahannock County Heavily culled timber Chestnut oak had been cut about 25 to 30 years ago, and the rest of the timber had been culled heavily, with only a few white oak of medium size left. | From the records | SothoronH.M._Rapp15.pdf, page 2: Chestnut oak cut about " years ago, ‘The rest of the timber has been culled heavily. There are a few white oak left of medium size and quality. |
H. and M. Sothoron farm, Tract 15, Rappahannock County Improvements valued at $100 The improvements on the tract were valued at $100. | From the records | Sothoron, HM, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Value of Improvements: $100.00 |
Joseph Pearl estate farm, Tract 309, Rockingham County 41 fruit trees at $1 each The file listed 41 fruit trees, in fair condition, at $1.00 each, a total of $41.00. | From the records | Pearl, Joseph Estate, Rockingham County court land file, page 3: 41 fruit treea. Yair condition. @ 1.00 each 41.00 |
Joseph Pearl estate farm, Tract 309, Rockingham County Frame dwelling with plastered rooms The improvements included a frame dwelling with four plastered rooms and a frame kitchen. | From the records | Pearl, Joseph Estate, Rockingham County court land file, page 3: improvenents: Frame dwelling 16 x 24ft. with 4 fooms and 5 x 16 porch... 4 rooms plastered. |
Jacob B. Dodson, Jr. farm, Tract 171, Rappahannock County Cut-over chestnut timber The timber on the tract had been entirely cut over, with tan bark recently removed from all chestnut timber, including very young and small trees. | From the records | DodsonJacobJr._Rapp171.pdf, page 2: History of tract and condition of timber: Entirely cut over. Tan bark has recently been removed from all chestnut ak timber, including very young, small trees. |
Jacob B. Dodson, Jr. farm, Tract 171, Rappahannock County Frame house and shop improvements The property included a five-room, one-and-a-half-story frame house with a paper roof, a 12 by 24 foot shop, and an open shed and hen house. | From the records | DodsonJacobJr._Rapp171.pdf, page 2: Impr : Frame house--5S rooms, 1} story, not painted, paper roof----- we eee eee eee eee ~$500. Shop--12 x 24, paper roof; part weather- boarded, and part bourded upe - -- - - - = = -- U5. Open shed and hen house-- - - ---+- - - = - 10. |
Jacob B. Dodson, Jr. farm, Tract 171, Rappahannock County Tan bark removed from chestnut oak The timber was entirely cut over, with tan bark recently removed from all chestnut oak timber, including very young and small trees. | From the records | Dodson, JB Jr., Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: History of Tract and condition of timber: Entirely cut over. Tan bark has recently. been removed from all chestnut oak timber, including very young,. small trees. |
Jacob B. Dodson, Jr. farm, Tract 171, Rappahannock County Claimed value of $3,000 Dodson claimed the total value of his right, title, and estate in the tract with improvements was $3,000. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “Dodson claimed the total value of his right, title, and estate in the tract with improvements was $3,000”; the county court land file says “I claim that the total value of this tract or parcel of land with the improvements there- on is $__. 9000-00”. | From the records | Dodson, JB Jr., Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: I claim that the total value of my right, title, estate or interest, in and to this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is $3000.00 |
Wesley Smith estate farm, Tract 175, Madison County Orchard of apple trees There was one acre of apple trees in fair condition on the property. | From the records | Smith, Wesley estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: One acre apple trees- fair condition -- $50.00. |
Fray and Green tract, Tract 100, Madison County Fruit tree valuation The total value of fruit trees on the tract was assessed at $50.00. | From the records | Fray and Green, Madison County court land file, page 1: Total value of fruit trees $50.00. |
Fray and Green tract, Tract 100, Madison County Executorship of W. H. Fray C. M. Waite and Louise Bickers qualified as executors of W. H. Fray on January 29, 1927. His will gave them the right to sell and dispose of his real estate. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “C. M. Waite and Louise Bickers qualified as executors of W. H. Fray on January 29, 1927”; the county court land file says “Virginia, as executor of Cora A. Green, deceased. Her will authorized and directed her said executor to sell and dispose of her real estate; And on the 29th of January, 1927, C. M. Waite and Louise Bickers qualified before the clerk of the circuit court of Culpep- er County, Virginia, as executor of”. | From the records | Fray and Green, Madison County court land file, page 12: And on the 29th of January, 1927, C. M. Waite and Louise Bickers qualified before the clerk of the circuit court of Culpeper County, Virginia, as executor of W. H. Fray. The will of W. H. Fray gave them the right to sell and dispose of his real estate, |
Fray and Green tract, Tract 100, Madison County Award for Tract 100-3 The court judgment set the award for Tract No. 100-3 at $300.00. | From the records | Fray and Green, Madison County court land file, page 32: Award on Tract No. 100-3 $300.00 |
Fray and Green tract, Tract 100, Madison County Dodson's claim to the entire fund Ody Dodson claimed a fee simple interest to the entire fund arising from the condemnation of Tract No. 100-3. | From the records | Fray and Green, Madison County court land file, page 32: ODY DODSON claims a fee simpje interest to the entire fund arising from the condemnation of TRACT No, 100-3 |
Fray and Green tract, Tract 100, Madison County Award for Tract 100-2 The court record lists an award of $235.00 for Tract No. 100-2. | From the records | Fray and Green, Madison County court land file, page 38: Award on Tract No, 100-2 __ $_-255-00 |
A.G. Weaver farm, Tract 81, Warren County Orchard in poor condition The tract had an orchard with 75 trees that were in poor condition. | From the records | WeaverA.G._Warren81.pdf, page 2: The orchard has 75 trees in poor con= dition. |
A.G. Weaver farm, Tract 81, Warren County House on a lap claim The sheet says Frank Talbot's claim laps four acres of Weaver's tract; his house is on the lap and probably gives him the better claim. Weaver makes no claim to the lap. | From the records | WeaverA.G._Warren81.pdf, page 2: On Weaver, Talbot's house is on the lap and pro= bably gives him better claim. |
Walter Berry farm, Tract 332, Madison County Orchard condition and value The tract included 85 apple trees that were 35 years old but in poor condition, valued at only one dollar each. | From the records | Berry, Walter estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard; 85 apple trees, 35 years old, poor condition, valued at $1.00 each -- $85.00. |
L.G. Meadows farm, Tract 30, Rockingham County Grazing land cleared by girdling An area of 156 acres had been developed as grazing land, most of it cleared by girdling the trees rather than by cultivation. A small area near the buildings had been farmed regularly until about five years earlier, leaving the soil there rather thin. | From the records | Meadows, L. G., Rockingham County court land file, page 12: Most of this was cleared by girdling the trees and not cultivated, but a limited area adjacent to the buildings seems to have been cultivated regulerly until about five years ago, leaving a rather thin soil. |
George W. Baugher farm (part a), Tract 151a, Rockingham County Timber valued at 25 cents per cord The wooded area was estimated to cut an average of 12 cords of fuelwood per acre, valued at 25 cents per cord. | From the records | Baugher, George W., Rockingham County court land file, page 11: estimated to cut an average of 12 cords of fuelwood per acre -= 204 ais, valued @ 25g per cord-951.00 |
George W. Baugher farm (part a), Tract 151a, Rockingham County Tenant-occupied frame dwelling A frame house measuring 16 by 24 feet, with a metal roof and four rooms, was occupied by a tenant. | From the records | Baugher, George W., Rockingham County court land file, page 4: Frame 16x24", 14 story, metal roof, 4 rooms, St46 ed, r condition, occupied by tenant. |
C.B. Miller farm, Tract 48, Rappahannock County Dispute over orchard value Mr. Cather estimated the orchard value at $900, which was $60 more than the official appraisal. | From the records | Miller, CB, Rappahannock County court land file, page 3: Note: Mr. Cather's estimate is 10 A @ 90. -~ $900.00 making 2 difference of $60.00 for the orchard. |
J.K. Weakley farm (part a), Tract 27a, Madison County Rugged mountain peak with large boulders The greater portion of the 388-acre tract was covered with large boulders and sharp cliffs, described as one of the most rugged and scenic peaks in the Park Area. | From the records | Weakly, JK, Madison County court land file, page 3: The greater portion of the tract is covered with large boulders and sharp cliffs. It has a very low value for timber producing or from a soil standpoint, but is one of the most rugged and scenic peaks in the Park Area. |
Ellis Miller farm, Tract 124, Rappahannock County Condition of the timber The bark had been removed many years ago, and most of the timber, except red oak, was cut several years ago. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The bark had been removed many years ago, and most of the timber, except red oak, was cut several years ago”; the county court land file says “Timber: There is some very good red oak up to 32" DBH in an open stand with considerable smaller poplar and white pine”. | From the records | Miller, Ellis, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: History of tract and condition of timber: e¢ bark was removed many years ago and most of the timber, except red oak was cut several years ago, The locust is being taken at present. |
Ben Menefee estate farm, Tract 123, Rappahannock County An orchard of 70 apple trees The orchard consisted of 70 apple trees, 20 to 30 years old, which were neglected and in poor condition. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The orchard consisted of 70 apple trees, 20 to 30 years old, which were neglected and in poor condition”; the county court land file says “One-half is Red Oak and the balance White Pine end Poplar”. | From the records | Menefee, Ben Estate, Rappahannock County court land file, page 6: The orchard consists of 70 apple trees, 20to30 years old, neglected and in poor condition. |
H.R. Millar farm, Tract 45, Warren County Land valued at $1.94 per acre The total value of the tract was appraised at $875.25, averaging $1.94 per acre. | From the records | MillarH.R._Warren45.pdf, page 3: Average value per acre scabvverccsece $1.94 |
Mabel C. Grove farm, Tract 363, Page County No buildings or improvements The appraisal notes there were no improvements on the tract. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “The appraisal notes there were no improvements on the tract”; the land-acquisition case file says “Improvements 3”. | From the records | GroveMabelC._Page363.pdf, page 2: Improvements None |
Mabel C. Grove farm, Tract 363, Page County Much of the area burned in 1930 Much of the area had been burned in the summer of 1930. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “Much of the area had been burned in the summer of 1930”; the land-acquisition case file says “Value of tract: 44.00”. | From the records | GroveMabelC._Page363.pdf, page 2: Much of the area was burned in the summer of 1930. |
John Plumb farm, Tract 50, Augusta County Peach orchard of 75 trees The orchard had 75 peach trees, five years old and in good condition. | From the records | PlumbJohn_Augusta50.pdf, page 2: 76 peach trees, 6 years ald, in good eond ition |
L.C. Brubacker farm, Tract 322, Page County Summer camp valued at $450 The tract included a frame summer camp with six rooms and a porch, which was appraised at $450. | From the records | BrubakerLeeC._Page322.pdf, page 2: Summer Camp: Frame, 20x30, one story, 6 rooms, Porch, 6x50, shingle and paper roof~---------- $450.00 |
L.C. Brubacker farm, Tract 322, Page County Orchard valued at $125 per acre The tract had a four-acre orchard, which the appraisers valued at $125 an acre, or $500 in all. | From the records | BrubakerLeeC._Page322.pdf, page 2: Orchard: 4 acres, valued at $125.00 per A. 500.00 |
Minnie Manuel farm, Tract 37, Warren County Orchard of 400 apple trees The tract contained an orchard of approximately 10 acres with 400 apple trees that were about 12 years old. | From the records | ManuelMrs.Minnie_Warren37.pdf, page 2: An orchard of approximately 10 acres contains 400 apple trees about 12 years old. |
Howard Eiler farm, Tract 355, Rockingham County Howard Eiler's Rockingham land valued The tract record valued the Rockingham County part at $241.00, an average of $24.10 an acre. | From the records | Eiler, Howard, Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Total value of land ---- 241.00 ... Average value per acre 24.10 |
Howard Eiler farm, Tract 355, Rockingham County Howard Eiler's land value in Greene County The total value for Howard Eiler's land in Greene County was $3,847.00, including timber, with an average value per acre of $34.97. | From the records | Eiler, Howard, Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Total value of tract $3847.00 ... Average value per acre $34.97 |
Howard Eiler farm, Tract 355, Rockingham County Disbursement of the condemnation award The court ordered the $4,600.00 award divided: $2,300.00 to Howard R. Eiler, $1,000.00 to D. W. Earman, and $1,300.00 to Fox D. Eiler. | From the records | Eiler, Howard, Rockingham County court land file, page 5: be disbursed as follows: Twenty-three Hundred Dollars ($2,300.00), one-half thereof, shall be paid to said Howard R. eEiler, and, of the remainder, One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) shall be paid to said D. W. Harman, and Thirteen Hundred Dollars ($1,300.00) to Fox DeHiler |
Thomas L. Dean farm, Tract 69, Rockingham County Receipt for $30 settlement of Tract 69 A receipt said the State Commission on Conservation and Development received $30.00 from the Treasurer of Virginia as full and complete settlement for tract 69. | From the records | Dean, Thomas. L., Rockingham County court land file, page 14: Received of J. M. Purcell, Treasurer of Virginia, the sum of $_350.00 ... being full and complete settlement for the tract of land known in said proceeding as # 69 . |
F. P. Smith farm, Tract 73, Madison County Trust sale of the Smith heirs' land The land was sold by trustee N. G. Payne to I. D. Weakley and E. Reid Call after the appraisal report was filed. | From the records | Smith, FP, Madison County court land file, page 11: the said land was sold by N. G. Payne, trustee, and purchased by the undersigned,I. 0. Weakley and E. Reid Call - See deed book 51, page 469 - |
Sola K. Sours farm, Tract 8, Page County Main house with paper sides The main building was 16 by 26 feet with paper sides, a weatherboarded paper roof, and a kitchen that was 12 by 12 feet. | From the records | SoursSolaK._Page8.pdf, page 2: main building - paper sides, not sverhead ~ weatherboarded pape: roof - kitchen weatherboarded one room. not eeiled « caper rocf one |
Sola K. Sours farm, Tract 8, Page County Five acres of peach orchard The tract included five acres in peach orchard, valued at $50 per acre. | From the records | SoursSolaK._Page8.pdf, page 3: 5 acres in peach orchard @ $50.00 |
George W. Meadows farm (part a), Tract 539a, Page County Rocky and badly tilled land The cleared land was described as rocky and appearing to have been badly tilled. | From the records | MeadowsGeorgeW._Page539A.pdf, page 2: The cleared land is rather rocky, appears to have been badly tilled. |
J.M. and Effie Funkhouser farm, Tract 226, Rockingham County Final payment order The court ordered the payment of $4,459.00 to John M. Funkhouser and Effie Funkhouser. | From the records | Funkhouser, J. A. (J. M. / John M.) & Effie, Rockingham County court land file, page 5: it is considered and ordered by the Court that the said sum of $4,459.00 paid into Court by petitioner as just compensation for Tract No, 226 be paid unto the said John M. Funkhouser and Effie Funkhouser |
Julia Settle farm, Tract 20, Rappahannock County A log and frame house in poor condition The tract included a five-room log and frame house with a shingle roof, which was described as being in poor condition. | From the records | Settle, Julia, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Improvements: 5 room log and frame house, shingle roof, and log barn, shingle rool’, All in poor condition. |
Ernest Smoot farm, Tract 50, Rappahannock County Old and young orchard on the tract The sheet valued 3 acres of old orchard at $75 per acre ($225) and 5 acres of young orchard at $30 per acre ($150). The value claimed is blank. | From the records | Smoot, Ernest, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: ola Orchard 3 75,00 225.00 Young 5 30.00 150.00 |
Ernest Smoot farm, Tract 50, Rappahannock County Improvements on the tract valued at $320 The improvements (a log house, barn, corn crib and chicken house) were valued at $320 in total. The value claimed is blank. | From the records | Smoot, Ernest, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Total- F320 . 00 |
J. Marvin Sours farm, Tract 104, Page County Neglected fields growing in locust bushes The field portion of the tract was described as badly neglected and was growing up in locust bushes. | From the records | SoursJ.Marvin_Page104.pdf, page 2: The field portion is being badly neglected and is growing up in locust bushes. |
J. Marvin Sours farm, Tract 104, Page County Poor condition orchard of 50 trees The tract included an orchard of 50 trees that were 15 years old but in poor condition. | From the records | SoursJ.Marvin_Page104.pdf, page 2: Orchard - 50 trees - 15 years old - poor condition 50.00 |
Jonas M. Atkins farm, Tract 175, Rappahannock County Two log houses on the farm The tract included a four-room, one-and-a-half-story log house with a shingle roof and an adjoining log house used in connection with it. | From the records | Atkins, Jonas M, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Improvements: House, log, boarded up and down, shingle roof, 4 rooms, 1} story story with L; House, log adjoining residence, and used in connection qith if with, lean-to, 1 room and left, and shed room (both houses); |
Jonas M. Atkins farm, Tract 175, Rappahannock County Total value of improvements The total value of improvements was listed as $702, which included frame hen houses and a frame spring house. | From the records | Atkins, Jonas M, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Value*of Improvements: $702.00 ... Types Acreage Value per acre Total Value ... 2 Hen houses, frame, sliingle. ... Spring house, frame, shingle, half open |
Jonas M. Atkins farm, Tract 175, Rappahannock County Land described as cut over The history of the tract noted that the remainder of the field restocking and slope land had been entirely cut over. | From the records | Atkins, Jonas M, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: History of Tract and condition of timber: This tract consists of an orchard, some nice river bottom meadow grazing land, and the remainder of field restock ing and slope land, which has been entirely cut over. |
H. Samuel Rider farm, Tract 76, Madison County Contribution pledge for 8 acres H. S. Rider was obligated by a contribution pledge to give 8 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Rider, HS, Madison County court land file, page 5: By reason of Contribution pledge obligating the owner, H. S. Rider, to give 8 acres:of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. |
Isaac Jenkins farm, Tract 351, Page County Log dwelling with stone flues The appraisal listed a log dwelling of 14 by 20 feet with a shingle roof and stone flues, in fair condition and vacant, valued at $300. | From the records | JenkinsIsaac_Page351.pdf, page 2: Dwelling ~ 14' x 20' + one poreh 6' x 20* and the other one 6° X 16' ~ shingle roof - stone flues - 14 story log walls - fair condition - spring - vacant - $300.00 |
Isaac Jenkins farm, Tract 351, Page County Orchard valued at fifty dollars The tract included an orchard that was appraised at a total value of $50.00. | From the records | JenkinsIsaac_Page351.pdf, page 2: Total value of orchard $50.00 |
O. R. Brown farm, Tract 80, Madison County Tract 80 assessed at 293 acres, survey found 140 The commissioners' assessment listed Tract 80 at 293 acres, but a survey of the tract found 140 acres. | From the records | Brown, DR, Madison County court land file, page 1: Acreage Found: 140 a. By Laces Assessed; 293 A. |
Weyman L. Brown farm, Tract 126, Madison County All merchantable timber cut The history of the tract noted that all merchantable saw timber had been cut from the land. | From the records | Brown, Weyman L, Madison County court land file, page 1: History of tract and condition of timber: All merchantable saw timber has been cut from this tract. |
Weyman L. Brown farm, Tract 126, Madison County Frame dwelling with a porch The frame dwelling measured 16 by 24 feet and had three rooms, 1½ stories and a 7 by 24 foot porch. It was in fair condition, with a solid foundation and a well for water. | From the records | Brown, Weyman L, Madison County court land file, page 2: Frame dwelling, 16x24 with three rooms and 7 x 24 porch ... 2 rooms ceiled occupied by ower, fair condition, water supply is e well, solid foundation |
Edward Hensley farm, Tract 78, Rockingham County Wood valued at $100 The value of wood on the tract was listed as $100.00. | From the records | Hensley, Edward, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Value of Wood: $100.00 |
William E. Jarrell farm, Tract 362, Madison County Owner claims $45 for land and improvements W. E. Jarrell claimed the total value of his interest in the land and any improvements was $45. | From the records | Jarrell, WE, Madison County court land file, page 4: I claim that the total value of my right, title, estate or interest, in and to this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is $45.00 |
Van East Nicholson farm, Tract 8, Madison County Two log houses on the farm The tract included a 16x31 log house in fair condition and a 22x27 vacant log house in poor condition. | From the records | Nicholson, East V, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: 16x31 Log house, in fair condition. 22x27 vacant log house, poor condition. |
Van East Nicholson farm, Tract 8, Madison County Ida Lee Nicholson's acre pledge On Tract No. 9, Ida Lee Nicholson was obligated by a contribution pledge to give 1 acre of her land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Nicholson, East V, Madison County court land file, page 3: By reason of Contribution pledge, obligating the owner, Ida Lee Nicholson, to give 1 acre of her land within the Park Area to the Park Project. |
Segourney Hensley farm, Tract 100, Rockingham County All merchantable saw timber removed The tract owner reported that all the merchantable saw timber had been removed from the tract, and that there had been no fires for many years. | From the records | Hensley, Segourney, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: All the merchantable saw timber has been removed from this tract and there hasbeen no fires for many yearss |
J.S. and J.M. Perkey farm, Tract 3, Albemarle County Orchard trees in poor condition There were 13 apple, pear, and cherry trees in poor condition, valued at $13.00 total. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “There were 13 apple, pear, and cherry trees in poor condition, valued at $13.00 total”; the land-acquisition case file says “Value Glained: $4000.00”. | From the records | PerkeyJ.S.andJ.M._Albemarle3.pdf, page 2: 13 apple, pear ond gherry trees in poor condition © 32.00 «m= 13.00 |
Henry F. Richards farm, Tract 157, Madison County Frame-and-log dwelling in poor condition The dwelling was a frame and log structure measuring 19 by 22 feet with three rooms, a shingle roof, and a stone flue, but was in poor condition. | From the records | Richards, Henry, Madison County court land file, page 1: Frame and Tog dwelling 19 x 22 with three rooms, shingle roof, 13 story, stone flue, ceiled walls, poor condition, occupied by tenant, spring water supply, pillar foundatioh. |
Henry F. Richards farm, Tract 157, Madison County Walnut and pear trees valued at $1 each The Henry Richards tract had five walnut trees and five pear trees, each valued at $1. | From the records | Richards, Henry, Madison County court land file, page 2: 5 wal. 5 pear $1 each 10.00 Total value of orchard 75.00 |
Henry F. Richards farm, Tract 157, Madison County Award amount for Tract 157 The court judgment set the award for Tract No. 157 at $428.00. | From the records | Richards, Henry, Madison County court land file, page 7: Award on Tract No. 157 joes = A 428.00 |
Towson C. Smith farm, Tract 265, Rappahannock County Orchards near the river head The location was between the South Fork of Jordan River and a public road, near the orchards at the head of the river. | From the records | SmithTowson_Rapp265.pdf, page 2: Location: Between the South Fork of Jordan River and the public road leading from Flint Hill te the Shirley Carter orchards near the head of seid river. |
Towson C. Smith farm, Tract 265, Rappahannock County Timber valued at $20 The timber on the tract was valued at $20.00. | From the records | Smith, Towson, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Value of Timber: $20.00 |
M Clark farm, Tract 93, Rappahannock County Maurice Clark objects to the appraisers' allowance Maurice Clark excepted to the appraisers' report, saying they allowed only $441 for his 64 acres. He said this sum was inadequate, unfair and unjust and that the land was worth far more. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “Maurice Clark excepted to the appraisers' report, saying they allowed only $441 for his 64 acres”; the county court land file says “Exceptions and Answer. Clifton Aylor, et als, @tCw--------- ne nen nn nn Defendants”. | From the records | Clark, Morris, Rappahannock County court land file, page 8: That said sum is abpolutely inadequate, unfair and un- just, and that said land is of far greater value than the amount so allowed |
A.F. Meadows farm, Tract 170, Madison County Apple trees in poor condition The tract contained 26 apple trees that were 30 years old but in poor condition. | From the records | Meadows, AF, Madison County court land file, page 1: 26 apple trees - 30 years old in poor condition |
A.F. Meadows farm, Tract 170, Madison County Timber estimate of poplar and oak The estimate listed 70 M. poplar and 5 M. oak and pine for timber valuation. | From the records | Meadows, AF, Madison County court land file, page 1: The estimate is 70 M. poplar @ $5.00 --- 350.00 5 M. oak and pine @ $3.00 --- 15.00 |
John W. Dodson farm, Tract 242, Rappahannock County Log house with clapboard roof The tract included a five-room log house with a clapboard roof in fair condition. | From the records | Dodson, John W, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: One - 5 room log house, clapboard roof, fair condition |
John W. Dodson farm, Tract 242, Rappahannock County Log meat house and stable Improvements also included a log meat house and a shingled log stable, both in fair condition. | From the records | Dodson, John W, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: log meat house, shingled log stable, clapboard roof, all in fair condition |
J.P. Pullen farm, Tract 211, Rappahannock County Tract assessed at $57, land total $74 The sheet lists a value assessed of $57.00, while the land-by-type total is $74.00. The value claimed is blank. | From the records | Pullin, JP, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: Value Claimed: Value Assessed $57.00 ... Total Value of Land $74.00 |
John W. Butler farm, Tract 87, Madison County Old apple orchard in poor condition The tract contained 72 apple trees that were 50 to 60 years old and in poor condition. | From the records | Butler, Jno W, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 72 apple trees, 50-60 yrs. old in poor condition, valued @ 50¢. |
John W. Butler farm, Tract 87, Madison County Log tenant house with stone chimney The improvements included a log tenant house with five rooms, a cellar, and a stone chimney. | From the records | Butler, Jno W, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements; Tenant house, log, 20x25, 5 rooms, 14 story, shed 8x25, ~~—~——Sorch 8x8, weather boarded, 3 rooms ceiled, stone chimney, cellar, fair condition. |
Hubert R. Brown farm, Tract 119, Madison County A frame dwelling with a metal roof The tract included a frame dwelling measuring 20 by 28 feet with five rooms, a porch, and a metal roof. | From the records | Brown, Hubert R, Madison County court land file, page 1: Frame dwelling 20 x 28, five rooms, porch, metal roof |
Fred W. Dodson farm, Tract 155, Rappahannock County A dilapidated log stable The tract included a log stable measuring 16 by 22 feet with a shingle roof that was in a dilapidated condition. | From the records | DodsonFred_Rapp155.pdf, page 2: Stable: Log, 16x22", shingle roof, dilapidated, 50200 |
Fred W. Dodson farm, Tract 155, Rappahannock County Log house with lean-to The property included a log house measuring 15 by 20 feet with a 10 by 15 foot lean-to, featuring three rooms, boarded walls, and a shingled roof. | From the records | Dodson, Fred, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: House--~log, 15x20', with 10x15! lean-to, 3 room, poarded, shingle roof |
Fred W. Dodson farm, Tract 155, Rappahannock County Dilapidated log stable A log stable measuring 16 by 22 feet with a shingle roof was listed as dilapidated. | From the records | Dodson, Fred, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Stable-- Log, 16x22' shingle roof, dilapidated |
John T. Southard farm, Tract 401, Page County Frame smokehouse in good condition A 12 by 14 foot frame smokehouse was listed as being in good condition. | From the records | SouthardJohnT._Page401.pdf, page 2: Smoke House: 12xlét Freme, good condi tion |
Webster and Shaver tract (part a), Tract 356, Rockingham County Payment for Tract 356 Settlement The Treasurer of Virginia paid $250.00 to the Circuit Court of Greene County as full settlement for tract #356. | From the records | Webster & Shaver, Rockingham County court land file, page 11: paid toCircuit Court of Greene use of W. S. Shover vs. Maude E. Webster et als $250.00 ______being in full settlement of tract #356 |
Webster and Shaver tract (part a), Tract 356, Rockingham County Small orchard of apple and peach trees The tract record listed an orchard of 5 apple trees and 6 peach trees, 11 trees at $1.00 each, $11. | From the records | Webster & Shaver, Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Orchard:+ 5 apple trees- 6 peach treese 1l trees @ $1.00 = + «+--+ «+ 11.00 |
Webster and Shaver tract (part a), Tract 356, Rockingham County Valuation of Rockingham Tract 356 A petition said the Rockingham County tract (No. 356) was valued at $250.00, and a Greene County tract at $2,231.00, for $2,481.00 in all. | From the records | Webster & Shaver, Rockingham County court land file, page 8: tract No, 356, located in Rockingham County | and described as of the Value of $250.00 |
Conway Hill farm, Tract 248, Madison County Orchard of 13 apple trees The tract included an orchard with 13 apple trees valued at 75 cents each. | From the records | Hill, Conway, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 13 apple trees valued @ 75¢ - $9.75 |
T.J. and S.R. Roller farm, Tract 29, Albemarle County Fruit trees estimated at $1,384 In an August 1932 sworn statement, part-owner Chas. S. Roller Jr. estimated the fruit trees on the tract at $1,384. | From the records | RollerT.J.andC.S._Albemarle29.pdf, page 9: Fruit trees 1384.00 |
Bessie Cubbage farm, Tract 687, Page County Small orchard valued at $16 The appraisal listed one-third of an acre of orchard valued at $50 per acre, or $16. | From the records | CubbageBessie_Page687.pdf, page 2: Orchard: one-third acre valued at $50.00 per |
Samuel H. Lewis farm, Tract 268, Rockingham County Timber and wood values listed The file listed the value of timber at $184.00 and wood at $150.00. | From the records | Lewis, Samuel H., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Value of Timber: $184.00 Value of Wood: $150.00 |
Robert A. Graves farm, Tract 127, Madison County 42 apple trees valued at $29 The tract had 42 apple trees: 16 valued at $1.00 each and 26 at 50 cents each, $29.00 in all. | From the records | Graves, Robert A, Madison County court land file, page 2: Improvenents: (16 apple trees @ $1.00 per tree += $16.00 26 apple trees @ -50 per tree <= 0 |
Benjamin Adams Buracker farm, Tract 465, Page County Small log barn and corn crib The tract included a 12 by 12 foot log barn valued at $25 and a 10 by 14 foot log corn crib valued at $10. | From the records | BurackerBenjaminA._Page465.pdf, page 2: Barn ~ log - 12 x 12" ~ shingle roof - poor * 25.00 Corn Crib - log ~ 10? x 14" ~ shingle roof ~ fair * 10.00 |
Benjamin Adams Buracker farm, Tract 465, Page County Land growing up in brush The land had been grazed for many years but was described as growing up in brush. | From the records | BurackerBenjaminA._Page465.pdf, page 2: This tract of land has been grazed for many years but is growing up in brush. |
Alonzo Jarrell farm, Tract 322, Madison County A frame dwelling with a solid foundation The owner occupied a 14x16 foot frame dwelling with an 8x8 foot ell, five rooms, and a solid foundation. | From the records | Jarrell, Alonnzo, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Frame, 14x16', ell 8x8', T 22x28! , 14 story, porch 8xl2¥, 5 rooms, 4 of which are ceiled, solid found-ation, shingle roof, water supply from well, fatr condition, occupied by owner. |
G.L. Shifflett farm, Tract 94, Albemarle County Frame house in poor condition The property had a frame house of 1½ stories, 24 by 24 feet, in poor condition and occupied by a tenant. | From the records | ShiflettG.L._Albemarle94.pdf, page 2: House, 24x24', 1 story, poor condition ... $125.00 |
Ephriam B. Nicholson farm, Tract 7, Madison County Contribution pledge for park land E. B. Nicholson was obligated by a contribution pledge to give 6 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Nicholson, Ephraim, Madison County court land file, page 5: By reason of Contribution pledge, obligating the owner, E. B. Nicholson, to give 6 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. |
Charles & J. G. Fulton Crawford farm, Tract 338, Rockingham County Orchard of apple trees There were 30 apple trees, 25 years old and in poor condition, valued with the land. | From the records | Crawford & Fulton (Charles Crawford & J. G. Fulton), Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Ono ed: 30 apple trees, 25 years old, poor Gonaiction, Valued with the land. |
W.B Nicholson farm, Tract 24, Madison County Two dwellings on the tract The property included a two-story weatherboarded log dwelling with a porch and a second, vacant log dwelling with four rooms. | From the records | Nicholson, WB, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: Dwelling: Weatherborrded, Log, 27x28', 6 rooms, porch Bx20', shingle roof, stone flues, 2 story, fair condition, spring, cellar; solid foundation. ... Dwelling: Log, 19x26', 4 rooms, stone flues, fair condition, vacant, solid foundation. |
W.B Nicholson farm, Tract 24, Madison County Deed of trust securing a bond Nicholson conveyed Tract No. 24 to F. P. Smith, Jr. , in trust to secure the payment of a bond for $110.00 to N. G. Payne. | From the records | Nicholson, WB, Madison County court land file, page 9: That on the 21st doy of June, 1932, your petitioner conveyed to F. P. Smith, Jr. , trustee, the said tract of land, known as Tract 40. 24, in trust to secure to N. G. Payne, Geheral ‘ecciver of the circuit Court of Madison county, the payment of 4 bond for *110.00 |
W. E. Dyer estate farm, Tract 54, Madison County Two dwellings on the main tract The main tract included a frame dwelling in fair condition that was vacant, and a log dwelling in poor condition that was occupied by the owner. | From the records | Dyer, WF estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Frame, 12x28, 4 rooms... fair condition, vacant... Dwelling: Log, 14x16', 2 rooms... poor condition, 1s story, occupied by owner |
W. E. Dyer estate farm, Tract 54, Madison County Orchard valued at $100 The summary listed the total value of the orchard as $100.00. | From the records | Dyer, WF estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: Total value of orchard. 100.00 |
J.W. Price farm, Tract 286, Madison County Orchard consisted of 18 poor apple trees The tract contained 18 apple trees in poor condition, valued at $2.00 each. | From the records | Price, J.W, Madison County court land file, page 1: 18 apple trees, poor condition @ $2.00 -- $36.00. |
Arthur Weakley farm, Tract 40, Madison County A. M. Weakley's pledge of two acres A. M. Weakley had a contribution pledge obligating him to give two acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Weakley, Arthur, Madison County court land file, page 7: By reason of Contribution pledge obligating the owner, A. M. Weakley, to give 2 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Projecte |
Elisha Gore farm, Tract 60, Rappahannock County Completely cut over timber The land had been completely cut over, with only an estimated 40 M. feet of merchantable timber remaining, valued at $3.00 per M. feet on the stump. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The land had been completely cut over, with only an estimated 40 M. feet of merchantable timber remaining, valued at $3.00 per M. feet on the stump”; the county court land file says “The tract was completely cut over Tor er abou | years ago”. | From the records | Gore, Elish, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: The tract was completely cut over Tor er abou | years ago... The present merchantable stand of timber is estimated at 40 M. feet worth $3.00 per M,. feet on the stump, |
Elisha Gore farm, Tract 60, Rappahannock County Poor rail fence enclosure The tract was partially enclosed by a poor rail fence. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The tract was partially enclosed by a poor rail fence”; the county court land file says “The tract was completely cut over Tor er abou | years ago”. | From the records | Gore, Elish, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: The tract is partially enclosed with a poor rail fence, |
W. S. Berry farm, Tract 259, Madison County Condition of the timber on the land Most of the merchantable timber had been removed, leaving only some poplar valued at $30.00. | From the records | Berry, WS, Madison County court land file, page 1: History of tract and condition of timber: Most of the merchantable timber has been removed from this tract, leaving some poplar, ete - 10,000 @ $3.00 -- $30.00. |
James Weakley estate farm, Tract 117, Madison County Neglected grazing land growing in weeds The grazing land was described as being neglected and growing up in weeds and sprouts, while all merchantable timber had been removed from the wooded portion. | From the records | Weakley, Jas estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: The grazing land is being neglected and is growing up in weeds and sprouts. |
James Weakley estate farm, Tract 117, Madison County Abandoned frame dwelling in poor condition The tract included a frame dwelling measuring 16 by 21 feet with two rooms, a shingle roof, and stone flues, which was in poor condition and abandoned. | From the records | Weakley, Jas estate, Madison County court land file, page 2: Improvements: Frame dwelling, 16x21, 2 rooms, shingle roof, stone “40, flues, 14 story, poor cond. , abandoned, spring *35} |
James Weakley estate farm, Tract 117, Madison County Orchard of 41 apple trees in poor condition The property included an orchard of 41 apple trees that were 50 years old and in poor condition. | From the records | Weakley, Jas estate, Madison County court land file, page 2: Orchard: 41 apple, 50 yrs. , poor cond © 1,00 41. |
E.C. Lam farm, Tract 96, Rockingham County Frame dwelling with brick flue The tract included a frame dwelling measuring 16 by 24 feet with three rooms, two of which were ceiled, and a brick flue. | From the records | Lam, E. E., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Improvements: D\/ELLING--Frame, 16x24'! ,3 rooms, 2 ceiled, no porche-- Metal roof, brick flue, occupied by owner. |
E.C. Lam farm, Tract 96, Rockingham County Cleared land with no timber The history of the tract noted that there was no timber remaining because the land was all cleared. | From the records | Lam, E. E., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: History of Tract and condition of timber: jjo timber- all cleared. |
E.C. Lam farm, Tract 96, Rockingham County Claimed value of $1,000 The owner claimed $1,000 as the total value of the tract with its improvements. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The owner claimed $1,000 as the total value of the tract with its improvements”; the county court land file says “I claim that the total value of this tract or parcel of land with the improvements there- +. =] & ma = @ >”. | From the records | Lam, E. E., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: I claim that the total value of my right, title, or interest, in and to this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is $=. 1000.00 |
J. J. and F. Gibson farm, Tract 262, Rockingham County A frame dwelling with brick flues The tract had a frame dwelling measuring 14 by 20 feet with three rooms, a 12 by 12 foot kitchen, and brick flues, in fair condition. | From the records | Gibson, J. J. & F., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Dwelling: Frane, 14x20’, 3 rooms, kitchen 12x12', paper rr brick flues, if story, ceiled, fair condite ion, occupied by owner, well water supply, solid foundation, cellar 7x7", stene wall ----- $175.00 |
Blanche Beahm farm, Tract 247, Page County Abandoned frame dwelling in poor condition The tract included a frame dwelling with four rooms and a shingle roof, which was in poor condition and had been abandoned. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “The tract included a frame dwelling with four rooms and a shingle roof, which was in poor condition and had been abandoned”; the land-acquisition case file says “Total value of improvements . 100.00”. | From the records | BeahmMrs.Blanche_Page247.pdf, page 2: Dwelling - frame 16' x 22' - 4 rooms ~ shingle roof brick flues - ceiled - poor condition - abandoned |
W.T. Shifflett farm, Tract 209, Madison County A log and frame dwelling with stone chimney The main house was a 25x40 foot log and frame structure with eight rooms, a stone chimney, and a solid foundation in fair condition. | From the records | Shifflett, WT, Madison County court land file, page 6: Dwelling: Log and frame, 25x40', 14 story, 8 rooms, porch 8x24", 5 rooms ceiled, stone chimney, solid foundation, fair condition |
W.T. Shifflett farm, Tract 209, Madison County A portion of the land severely burned About five years before the report, part of the tract was severely burned. | From the records | Shifflett, WT, Madison County court land file, page 6: A portion of the tract was severely burned about five years ago. |
Mt. Vernon Church tract, Tract 277, Madison County A church lot with a frame building The one-acre Mt. Vernon Church lot held a frame building listed as a one-room dwelling, 22 by 34 feet, with a shingle roof, ceiled and plastered walls and a spring water supply, valued at $300. | From the records | Mt. Vernon Church, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Frame, 22x34', 1 room, shingle roof, ceiled and platered, spring water supply, pillar foundation, valued at --- $300.00. |
Charles E. Seal farm, Tract 86, Madison County Orchard of apple and peach trees The tract included an orchard with 85 apple trees that were 15 years old and 8 peach trees that were 4 years old. | From the records | Seal, Charles E, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 85 apple trees, 15 years old, 8 peach trees, 4 years old. |
Charles E. Seal farm, Tract 86, Madison County Contribution pledge for park land Charles E. Seal was obligated by a contribution pledge to give 3 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Seal, Charles E, Madison County court land file, page 6: By reason of Contribution pledge, obligating the owner, Charles E. Seal, to give 3 acres of his: land within the Park Area to the Park Project. |
George E. Aylor farm, Tract 254, Madison County Timber rights held by lumber company The Ward-Rue Lumber Company held timber rights on 129 acres of the tract. The rights had an expiration date of March 26, 1938, with an option to extend five years. | From the records | Aylor, George E, Madison County court land file, page 2: Ward RuéeLumber Company holds timber rights on 129 acres. ... Expiration date: March 26, 1938 |
Lindsay Jenkins farm, Tract 238, Rappahannock County Lindsay Jenkins' claimed value Lindsay Jenkins claimed the 43-acre tract was worth $1,500. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “Lindsay Jenkins claimed the 43-acre tract was worth $1,500”; the land-acquisition case file says “Total " “ tract “S765.00”. | From the records | JenkinsLindsay_Rapp238.pdf, page 2: Value Claimed: _ $1500.00 |
Mary Booten farm, Tract 324, Madison County Mary Booten's assessed land value Mary Booten was assessed with 20 acres valued at $425, while Booten and Kirtley were assessed with 129 acres valued at $516. | From the records | Booten, Mary, Madison County court land file, page 1: Note: Mary Booten is assessed with 20 acres at $425.00. Bgoten and Kirtle are assessed with 129 acres at $516.00. |
George S. Deal estate farm, Tract 279, Madison County Log dwelling in poor condition The tract included a log dwelling measuring 19 by 26 feet with three rooms, a shingle roof, and stone flues, which was in poor condition but occupied by the owner. | From the records | Deal, George S, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log, 19x26', 3 rooms, shingle roof, stone flues, 1g story, log finish, poor condition, occupied by owner, spring water supply, cellar -- $100.00. |
George S. Deal estate farm, Tract 279, Madison County Merchantable timber removed Most of the merchantable timber had been removed from the wooded portion of the tract several years prior, with the remaining timber valued with the land. | From the records | Deal, George S, Madison County court land file, page 1: Most of the merchantable timber was removed from the wooded portion of this tract several years ago, remaining valued with land. |
J.W. Gray farm, Tract 413, Page County Land from Joshua Buracker's estate The property was part of the tract assigned to Martha E. Gray out of the real estate of her deceased father, Joshua Buracker. | From the records | GrayJ.W._Page413.pdf, page 5: being a part of the tract assigned to said Martha E. Gray out of the real estate of her father, Joshua Buracker, deceased |
Lester Dodson farm, Tract 154, Madison County Log house in poor condition The tract included a 15x18 foot log house with four rooms and a porch, which was in poor condition but had a solid foundation and a cellar. | From the records | Dodson, Lester, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: pret ogt Log, 15x18, L 12x16, 4 rooms, porch 6x34, shingle roof, Flues: stone. Height: 1% story, Walls: log, occupied by tenant, Water supply; spring, Foundation: solid, condition: poor, it also has a cellar. |
Lester Dodson farm, Tract 154, Madison County Timber valued at ten dollars The timber on the tract, described as culled over, was valued at only $10.00. | From the records | Dodson, Lester, Madison County court land file, page 1: Total value of timber. $10.00 |
Lester Dodson farm, Tract 154, Madison County Award for Tract 154 The court judgment set the award for Tract No. 154 at $555.00. | From the records | Dodson, Lester, Madison County court land file, page 7: Award on Tract No, 154 ----- $555.. 00- |
Walter Nicholson farm, Tract 25, Madison County Contribution pledge for 5 acres The owner was obligated by a contribution pledge to give 5 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Nicholson, Walter, Madison County court land file, page 5: By reason of Contribution pledge obligating the owner, Walter KR. Nicholson, to give 5 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Projecte |
L.M. and H.M. Koontz farm, Tract 568, Page County Timber condition The merchantable timber had been removed, leaving only fuelwood. | From the records | KoontzLaytonM.andHazelM._Page568.pdf, page 2: The merchantable timber ... has been removed Leaving nothing, but fuel-wood |
L.M. and H.M. Koontz farm, Tract 568, Page County Land appraised at $2,976 The appraisal valued the land at $2,976, most of it 72 acres of grazing land at $40 an acre. | From the records | KoontzLaytonM.andHazelM._Page568.pdf, page 2: Total Value 2880.00 |
Wilmer Hill farm, Tract 269, Madison County Condition of the dwelling The frame dwelling was in poor condition and abandoned, with a solid foundation. | From the records | Hill, Wilmer, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Frame, 12x37', 6 rooms, porch 10x10', shingle roof, 2 story, poor condition, abandoned, solid foundation. |
S.J. Baggarly farm, Tract 10, Warren County No merchantable timber left The land had no merchantable timber, only scattered dead chestnut trees suitable for fuel or extract wood. | From the records | BaggarlyS.J._Warren10.pdf, page 2: No merchantable imber on tract except some scattered dead chestnut suitable for extract wood or fuel. |
R.O. Nizer farm, Tract 40, Rockingham County No buildings or improvements listed The tract record listed no improvements on the 102-acre tract and no value for structures. | From the records | Nizer, R. O., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Improvements: None. |
R.O. Nizer farm, Tract 40, Rockingham County Land described as badly burned The condition of the timber was described as badly burned and repeatedly burned, with scrubby pitch-pine saplings on lower slopes. | From the records | Nizer, R. O., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: History of Tract and condition of timber: Badly burned and repeatedly. On the lower slopes there is a light stand of pitchpine saplings up to 7% DBH and very scrubby. |
R.O. Nizer farm, Tract 40, Rockingham County Board allowed $3 per acre for land The Board of Appraisal Commissioners reported that the owner was only entitled to three dollars per acre for his land. | From the records | Nizer, R. O., Rockingham County court land file, page 15: said Board reported, under No. 40 of its findings, as filed in the Clerk's Office of said Court, that moveant is only entitled to three dollars per acre for his lands |
R.O. Nizer farm, Tract 40, Rockingham County Firewood sold for over $3 per acre The owner said he had sold firewood from adjoining land of the same kind and received considerably more than $3.00 per acre for it, the rate the Board allowed. | From the records | Nizer, R. O., Rockingham County court land file, page 17 |
R.O. Nizer farm, Tract 40, Rockingham County Appraisal Board allowed $3 per acre The Board of Appraisal Commissioners reported that the owner was only entitled to three dollars per acre for his lands. | From the records | Nizer, R. O., Rockingham County court land file, page 22: said Board reported, under Noe 40 of its find-ings, as filed in the Clerk's Office of said Court, that moveant is only entitled to three dollars per acre for his lands |
R.O. Nizer farm, Tract 40, Rockingham County Owner paid $6 per acre for the land The owner stated that he paid six dollars per acre for the land involved in the matter, as shown by his deed. | From the records | Nizer, R. O., Rockingham County court land file, page 24: I paid for the land involved in this matter the sum of $6.00 per acre, as shown by my deed for the same. |
Stephen Hensley farm, Tract 370, Rockingham County Orchard of 38 apple trees The tract contained an orchard of 38 apple trees that were 35 years old and in fair condition. | From the records | Hensley, Stephen, Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Orchard-- 38 apple trees, 35 years old-fair condition |
Stephen Hensley farm, Tract 370, Rockingham County Large frame barn valued at $600 The tract record listed a frame barn, 34x47x14 feet, with a shingle roof, in fair condition, valued at $600. | From the records | Hensley, Stephen, Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Ba. Frane, 34x47x14", shingle roof, fair condition <« 600.00 |
Kemper Sisk farm, Tract 149, Madison County Two log dwellings on the farm The tract included a 16x18 log dwelling occupied by the owner and a second 15x16 log dwelling that was vacant. | From the records | Sisk, Kemper, Madison County court land file, page 1: Log dwelling 16 x 18 with 2 rooms... occupied by owner... Log dwelling, 15 x 16 with 2 rooms... vacant |
S.A. Beahm farm, Tract 75, Rappahannock County A partly fenced grazing field The tract had no improvements except four acres of grazing land that was partly fenced. | From the records | BeahmS.A._Rapp75.pdf, page 2: There are no other improvements. |
Robert Vaught farm, Tract 77, Warren County A frame home and log barns The home was a 16 by 20 foot frame building with four rooms in fair repair. Two log barns, also 16 by 20 feet, were in poor condition. | From the records | VaughtRobertW._Warren77.pdf, page 2: The Home place is-a 16" x 20' frame building of 4 rooms in fair state of repair. Also there are two log barns a small spring house, corn house and hen house. The barns are 16' x 20' and in poor condition. |
W.D. Collier estate farm (part a), Tract 379a, Page County Twenty-five apple trees valued at $40 The tract included twenty-five apple trees that were twenty-five years old and valued at $40. | From the records | CollierW.D.Estate_Page379A.pdf, page 2: 25 apple trees twenty-five years o14 valued at £40.00. |
Flora Sisk farm, Tract 159, Madison County A two-story frame dwelling The tract included a two-story frame dwelling with four rooms, shingle roof, and brick flues, occupied by the owner. | From the records | Sisk, Flora, Madison County court land file, page 1: Frame dwelling 15x29, 4 rooms, shingle, brick flues, 2 story, fair condition, occupied by owner. |
Flora Sisk farm, Tract 159, Madison County A small barn and hen house The Flora Sisk tract had a 10 by 12 foot barn and a frame hen house about 8 by 8 feet. | From the records | Sisk, Flora, Madison County court land file, page 1: Barn, 10x12. Frame, hen house, 8x8x? 7j |
Sherman Meadows farm, Tract 566, Page County Two hundred cords of fuel wood The appraisal listed 200 cords of timber for fuel wood, valued at $100. | From the records | MeadowsSherman_Page566.pdf, page 2: Timber - fuel wood ~ 200 cords @ 50g = $100.00 |
Daniel T. Dean farm, Tract 34, Rockingham County Timber condition The woodland had been cut over, with only scattered timber remaining except for the cove land on Fisher's Run. | From the records | Dean, Daniel, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: The woodland of this tract has been cut over with the exception of the cove land on Fisher's Run. |
W.J. Smith farm, Tract 240, Madison County Apple trees valued at fifty cents each The tract included 60 apple trees, which were valued at fifty cents each for a total of thirty dollars. | From the records | Smith, WJ, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: 60 apple trees @ 50¢ --~- $30.00. |
W.J. Smith farm, Tract 240, Madison County Steep and rocky land sloping into a cove The soil was described as sandy loam that sloped into a cove, with the land being steep and rocky. | From the records | Smith, WJ, Madison County court land file, page 1: Soil: Sandy loam, Slopes into cove, steep and rocky. |
Dan Washington farm (part a), Tract 230a, Madison County Dan Washington claimed $550 for 16 acres Dan Washington claimed a total value of $550 for his 16-acre tract on German Ridge. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “Dan Washington claimed a total value of $550 for his 16-acre tract on German Ridge”; the county court land file says “Total value of tract $171.00”. | From the records | Washington, Dan, Madison County court land file, page 5: Value Clained: $550.00 |
Thomas B. Dwyer farm, Tract 73a, Rappahannock County Improvements assessed at $200 The 1930 assessment record listed improvements on the tract at $200. | From the records | DwyerThomas_Rapp73A.pdf, page 32: Improvements g20000 |
Ernest Seal farm, Tract 50, Madison County Timber damaged by fire The timber on the tract had been cut over and the remaining wood was so badly damaged by fire that it had no market value. | From the records | Seal, Ernest, Madison County court land file, page 1: This tract has been cut over, the remaining timber Is so badly damaged by fire that it has no market value. |
Ernest Seal farm, Tract 50, Madison County A log meat house The improvements included a small 6x8 log meat house with a shingle roof in fair condition. | From the records | Seal, Ernest, Madison County court land file, page 1: Meat House, log, 6 x 8, shingle roof, fair condition. |
William I. Harnesberger farm, Tract 57, Augusta County No buildings on the farm The appraisal noted there were no improvements or structures on the property. | From the records | HarnesbergerWilliamI._Augusta57.pdf, page 2: Improvements; None. |
Earl C. Fogle farm, Tract 109, Rockingham County Condition of the timber The history of the tract noted that all timber had been cleared. | From the records | Fogle, Earl C., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: History of Tract and condition of timber: All cleared, and jéfns the Spotswood Trail. |
Nina H. Clark farm, Tract 162, Rappahannock County Spring House in good condition The Spring House was a fine stone structure with dry-set walls, original oak window frames, and a spring in the cellar, generally in better condition than most old houses. | From the records | ClarkNina(Bower House)_Rapp162.pdf, page 14: Spring House: A fine house of stone construction... Condition is good~~generally better than most of the other old houses |
Nina H. Clark farm, Tract 162, Rappahannock County A 13-acre orchard valued at $975 The tract had a 13-acre orchard valued at $75 per acre, or $975 in all. | From the records | ClarkNina(Bower House)_Rapp162.pdf, page 2: 354 Grohard, 13 2. CVE trees, «@ $75. per Ag------ 975.00 ... 5 Plums )$ htaken sheds |
William C. Overall farm, Tract 50, Warren County Claimed value of adjoining land The owners claimed that the value of the tract included land in Page county that adjoined the property. | From the records | OverallHarrietandWilliamHeirs_Warren50.pdf, page 2: the area and value of certain adjoining land in Page county.) |
Mamie B. Shifflett farm, Tract 198, Rockingham County Land burned over and timber removed The tract had all its merchantable timber removed and had been burned over. | From the records | Shifflett, Mamie B., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: This tract has had all the merchantable timber removed and has been burned over. |
N. Edward Smith farm, Tract 112, Page County Frame dwelling with brick flues The tract included a two-story frame dwelling with a shingle roof and brick flues, which was in fair condition and occupied by the owner's son. | From the records | SmithN.Edward_Page112.pdf, page 2: Dwelling ~ frame - 18" x 29" x 16" with L 15* x 1e* x l6t 6 rooms with porch, 7' x 29" - shingle roof, brick flues, 2 story - plastered ~ fair condition ~ spring - post foundation, occupied by owners son. |
Owner not recorded, Tract 43?, Madison County Log house with frame side room The tract included a log house measuring 16 by 18 feet with a frame side room of 8 by 18 feet, a porch, and a shingle roof in good condition. | From the records | Weakley, Tera, Madison County court land file, page 1: House, log, 16 x 18, side room frame 8 x 18, rooms, porch 6 x 18, shingle roof, paper, 14 story, good condition, occupied by owner |
Patterson tract, Tract 197, Albemarle County Timber and locust posts valued The tract had no merchantable saw timber but had considerable firewood and 300 locust posts, valued at 5 cents each. | From the records | PattersonH.G.andD.H.andH.H._Albemarle197.pdf, page 2: There is . sonsideradle firewood. There are 500 locust post valued |
Eliza B. Edwards farm, Tract 342, Rockingham County Land described as cleared The history of the tract noted that all land was cleared and in cultivation. | From the records | Edwards, Eliza B., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: History of Tract and condition of timber: All cleared and in cultivation. |
Eliza B. Edwards farm, Tract 342, Rockingham County Fruit trees valued at $1 each The tract record listed 43 fruit trees at $1.00 each. | From the records | Edwards, Eliza B., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: 43 fruit trees 1.00 per tree 45.00 |
Rosa Cubbage farm, Tract 487, Page County Cleared land and cut-over woodland A large portion of the tract was cleared many years ago and grazed and cultivated since. The woodland had been repeatedly cut over. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “A large portion of the tract was cleared many years ago and grazed and cultivated since”; the land-acquisition case file says “Soiks Sandy clay, good depth and elated and gentle slopes. Northwest exposure. Orehardr one acres”. | From the records | CubbageRosa_Page487.pdf, page 2: Histo: néition of timber: Large portion of traet cleared many Years ago, erézed and cultivated since, Woodland repeatedly cut over |
J. Gruver Weaver farm, Tract 573, Page County Cut-over tract with burned woodland lacking merchantable timber The tract had been cut over, but a lot of nice merchantable timber had been left. A large portion of the wooded area had no merchantable timber on it and had recently been burned over. | From the records | WeaverJ.Gruver_Page573.pdf, page 2: History of truct and condition of timber: This tract has been cut over, but a lot of nice merchantable timber has heen left. A lurge portion of the wooded area hes ss merechantuble timbes on it und has recently been burned over. |
D.D. Royer farm, Tract 25, Albemarle County Offer price for land and improvements D. D. Royer and his wife, Ina Royer, signed a renewal option offering to sell the tract to the United States as a whole, with all buildings and improvements, for a lump sum of about $1,550. | From the records | RoyerD.D._Albemarle25.pdf, page 25: the sum of $8080.40... for the tract as a whole, including all improvements and appurtenant rights. |
T. Rudacille estate farm, Tract 57, Warren County Land value per acre The appraisers valued the 180 acres of land at $696, about $3.87 an acre. With $250 of timber added, the whole tract came to $946. | From the records | RudacilleT.Estate_Warren57.pdf, page 2: Value per acre for land $3.87 Value of land 696.00 |
Arthur Lawson farm, Tract 140, Rockingham County A frame dwelling and spring house The tract included a two-story frame dwelling with a metal roof and a spring house, also frame with a metal roof. | From the records | Lawson, Arthur Estate, Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Improvements: Dwelling: Frame, 17x23", kitchen 14x16x8', metal roof, 5 rooms, porch 6x14", paper roof, 2 story, ceiled, fair condition, occupied by owner, spring. ... Spring house: Frame, 8x10x7', metal roof, fair condition. |
Arthur Lawson farm, Tract 140, Rockingham County A log granary in poor condition The property included a log granary that was in poor condition. | From the records | Lawson, Arthur Estate, Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Granary: log 8x12x6', paper roof, poor condition - 15.00 |
Oscar Baldwin farm, Tract 84, Rappahannock County Breakdown of improvement values The appraisers valued the improvements at $285: $150 for the house, $25 for the barn, $20 for the corn house, $25 for the chicken house, $15 for the spring house, and $50 for the orchard. | From the records | Baldwin, Oscar, Rappahannock County court land file, page 5: House, log and frame, 5 rooms, 12 x 16 with 10 x 16 shed xitchen,shingle roof----~- $150. Barn, log and frame, 12 x 16 and 10 x 16 shed, shingle roof------ -- 25.00 Corn house, 10 x 12, shingle roof 20. Chicken house <-<---<- 25. Spring house-------- 16. Orchard-~---------- ~ 50. |
General S. Shifflett farm, Tract 231, Rockingham County Guardian filing for infants Geo. S. Harnsberger, guardian ad litem for Ardelia Shifflett and certain other infant defendants, filed an answer on their behalf. | From the records | Shifflett, General S. Estate, Rockingham County court land file, page 6: On motion of Geo,S,Harnsberger, guardian ad litem for Ardelia Shifflett and certain other infant# defendants in the above entitled cause,leave is hereby given him to file his answer on their behalf herein |
Herman Layne farm, Tract 34, Augusta County A log hen house in good condition The tract included a log hen house that was planked up and in good condition. | From the records | LayneHerman_Augusta34.pdf, page 2: Hen house: Log, planked up, L&xl4x6', paper roof, go0d condition |
Lydia Ann Eaton farm, Tract 236, Rockingham County Timber removed leaving fuelwood The tract's history noted that all merchantable timber had been removed, leaving an estimated 150 cords of fuelwood. | From the records | Eaton, Lydia Ann, Rockingham County court land file, page 2: History of tract and condition of timber: All merchantable timber has been removed leaving an estimated amount of 150 cords of fuelwood valued at SO¢ per cord. |
Wesley Campbell farm, Tract 500, Page County Frame dwelling with cellar The appraisal listed a frame dwelling of 12 by 26 feet with six rooms, a porch and an 8 by 10 foot cellar, valued at $500. | From the records | CampbellWesley_Page500.pdf, page 2: Dwelling: Frame, 12x26, one and oné-helf story, porch — > me reof, six rooms, ¢ceiled, cellar 8x10. $500.00 |
Wesley Campbell farm, Tract 500, Page County Half-acre orchard The tract had one-half acre of orchard, valued at $70.00 per acre, or $35.00. | From the records | CampbellWesley_Page500.pdf, page 2: Orchard: One-half acre - ~ $70.00 - ~ §35.00 |
Mary Jane Lawson farm, Tract 105, Rockingham County Dwelling in poor condition The owner's frame house had six rooms and a kitchen, but was in poor condition. | From the records | Lawson, Mary Jane, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: DWELLING: Frame, 14x33, 6 rooms, kitchen 10x14x8! , metal and paper roof, 14 story, brick flues, condition poor, occupied by owner. |
Mary Jane Lawson farm, Tract 105, Rockingham County All merchantable timber gone The report noted that all merchantable saw timber had been removed from the tract. | From the records | Lawson, Mary Jane, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: History of Tract and condition of timber: All merchantable saw timber has been removed from this tract. |
Thomas Jackson farm, Tract 338, Madison County All merchantable timber removed The tract had no merchantable timber left because it had been removed within the last ten years. | From the records | Jackson, Thomas, Madison County court land file, page 1: All the merchantable timber has been removed from this tract within the last ten years. |
J.A. and J.O. Jones farm, Tract 76, Rappahannock County 1928 assessed value The land and buildings were assessed at $1,532 for the year 1928. | From the records | JonesJO-JA_Rapp076.pdf, page 3: Value ef aeres and buildings, $1552.00 |
J.A. and J.O. Jones farm, Tract 76, Rappahannock County Poor rail fence The tract was partly enclosed with a poor rail fence. | From the records | Jones, JA and JO, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: The tract is partly enclosed with a poor rail fence. |
James W. Ramey farm, Tract 153, Rappahannock County Peach orchard with corn A peach orchard of 1,200 trees, five to six years old, was interplanted with corn. | From the records | Ramey, JW, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Peach orchard, interplanted with corn. 1200 trees, 5-6 years old, with about 10% mertality |
R. L. Crawford farm, Tract 158, Rockingham County A frame dwelling with brick flue The tract included a two-story frame dwelling with four rooms, plastered walls, and a brick flue, which was in good condition. | From the records | Crawford, R. L., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Dwelling: Frame, 164x25', 4 rooms, brick flues, paper roof, 2 story, plastered, good condition |
R. L. Crawford farm, Tract 158, Rockingham County Timber cut over with fuel wood remaining The woodland had been cut over leaving no saw timber, but an estimated 250 cords of fuel wood remained. | From the records | Crawford, R. L., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: The woodland of this tract has been cut over leaving no saw timber, but the estimated amount of fuel wood amounts to 250 cords |
H.F. Hudson farm, Tract 38, Madison County Timber damaged by fire with no commercial value The remaining timber consisted of second-growth oaks, hemlock, and poplar, which was so badly damaged by fire that it had no commercial value. | From the records | Hudson, HF Mrs., Madison County court land file, page 1: So badly damaged by fire that it has no commercial value. |
L.E. Johnson farm, Tract 95, Rappahannock County Johnson's burned and rocky land The 28-acre tract had fairly deep soil in the lower portion but was very rocky on the upper slope. One-half of the tract was badly burned in 1926, and tan bark had been removed about 30 years earlier. | From the records | Johnson, LE, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Soil: Lower portion of tract has fairly deep and fertile soil. Upper portion very rocky. ... One-half of the tract was badly burned in 1926. |
L.E. Johnson farm, Tract 95, Rappahannock County Tract valued at $134 in total The sheet listed the land at $84 and the timber at $50, totaling $134 for the 28-acre tract. | From the records | Johnson, LE, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Value of Land: $34.00 ... Value of Timber: $50.00 ... $134.00 |
Isaac Lucas, Jr. farm (part a), Tract 473, Page County Burned wood and neglected ridge The wooded area had been badly burned in the summer, and part of the ridge had been neglected and grown up with locust. | From the records | LucasIsaacJr._Page473.pdf, page 2: Wooded area badly burned this summer. Part along top of ridge neglected in recent years, now grown up with locust. |
Wright and Early tract, Tract 119, Albemarle County Burned woodland and removed timber All merchantable sawtimber had been removed from the tract, and the wooded area had been severely burned in the past. | From the records | Wright and Early_Albemarle119.pdf, page 2: History of tract and condition of timber: All the merchantable sawtimber has been removed from this tract. Wooded area has been severely burned in past. |
A. Cameron Richards farm (part a), Tract 155a, Madison County Occupied frame dwelling with cellar Tract 155a included a 14 by 32 foot frame dwelling with four rooms, ceiled walls, and a cellar, which was occupied by the owner. | From the records | Richards, Cameron, Madison County court land file, page 2: Frame dwelling 14 x 32 with four rooms, shingle roof, stone flue, 14 story, ceiled walls, fair condition occupied by owner spring water supply, pillars foundation, cellar. |
W. F. Dean, Jr. farm, Tract 53, Rockingham County Two old log buildings in poor condition The tract included an old log barn measuring 14x16x16 feet with a shingle roof and a log corn house measuring 16x16x12 feet, both in poor condition. | From the records | Dean, William F., Jr., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Barn: (old) Log, 14x16x16', shingle roof, poor condition. Corn house: Log, 16x16x12', shingle roof, poor condition. |
W. F. Dean, Jr. farm, Tract 53, Rockingham County Log dwelling with brick and stone flues The tract record listed a log dwelling, 12x16 feet, 1½ stories, with an 8x16 porch, 3 rooms, and brick and stone flues, occupied by a tenant and valued at $250.00. | From the records | Dean, R. O., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Dwelling: Log 12x16", 1} story, porch 8x16", shingled, brick and stone flues, 5 rooms, log finish, fair gues thay, |
W. F. Dean, Jr. farm, Tract 53, Rockingham County One part of the tract grown up to briers and brush One part of the tract had been neglected and was grown up to briers and brush, while most of the land had been cleared and cultivated for many years. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “One part of the tract had been neglected and was grown up to briers and brush, while most of the land had been cleared and cultivated for many years”; the county court land file says “Soitis Sandy clay; good depth and fertility; somewhat rocky in wooded portions moderate slopes”. | From the records | Dean, R. O., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Most of tract cleared many years ago, gra anc cultivated since; excepting one part which has been neglected and és now grown up to briers and brush, |
J.J. Miller farm, Tract 54, Rappahannock County Timber sold for $10 per acre In 1922, J. J. Miller sold the remaining merchantable timber on the tract to H. W. Grannis, reportedly for $10.00 per acre, with the timber rights running until May 3, 1932. | From the records | MillerJ.J._Rapp54.pdf, page 2: In 1922 the omer, the late J. J. Miller, sold the re- maining merchantable timber on this tract to H. J. Grannis. It is understood that the considerstion was $10.00 per acre for all merchantable timber products |
J.J. Miller farm, Tract 54, Rappahannock County Grannis's purchase from John J. Miller Grannis stated he acquired his interest in 1922 by purchase from John J. Miller, who was now deceased. | From the records | Miller, JJ Estate, Rappahannock County court land file, page 23: if acquired (the right, title, estate or interest to this property about the year 1922 in the following manner: by purchase from John J. Miller, now deceased. |
J.J. Miller farm, Tract 54, Rappahannock County Grannis claims $133,000 for timber William H. Grannis claimed the total value of his right, title, and interest in the tract of timber with improvements was $133,000.00. | From the records | Miller, JJ Estate, Rappahannock County court land file, page 31: I claim that ‘the total value of this tract of timber with the improvements thereon is $133,000.00. |
J.J. Miller farm, Tract 54, Rappahannock County Miller sold timber rights in 1922 In 1922, the late J. J. Miller sold the remaining merchantable timber on the tract to W. H. Grannis for $10.00 per acre, with rights expiring in 1932. | From the records | Miller, JJ Estate, Rappahannock County court land file, page 36: In 1922 the owner, the late J. J. Miller, sold the remaining merchantable timber on this tract to W. H. Grannis. It is understood that the consideration was $10.00 per acre |
J.J. Miller farm, Tract 54, Rappahannock County Timber rights sold in 1922 In 1922 the late J. J. Miller sold the remaining merchantable timber on the tract to H. W. Grannis. The appraisers understood the price was $10.00 per acre and that the timber rights would expire May 3, 1932. | From the records | Miller, JJ Estate, Rappahannock County court land file, page 8: In 1922 the owner, the late J. J. Miller, sold the remaining merchantable timber on this tract to H. W. Grannis. It is understood that the consideration was $10.00 per acre for all merchantable timber products and that the timber rights expire May 3, 1932. |
J.J. Miller farm, Tract 54, Rappahannock County Mineral lease claim of $20,000 A 25-year mineral lease on 1,000 acres of the tract had been signed, and the lessee filed a claim of $20,000 for the rights under it. | From the records | Miller, JJ Estate, Rappahannock County court land file, page 8: A 25-year mineral lease on an area of 1000 acres was executed last year and it is for the rights under this lease that the lessee has filed a claim: of $20,000 |
Harvey Lam farm, Tract 73, Rockingham County Wood valued at fifty dollars The woodland had been culled over, but some timber remained; the tract record listed the value of wood at $50.00. | From the records | Lam, Harvey, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Value of Wood: $50.00 50.00 |
Harvey Lam farm, Tract 73, Rockingham County Harvey Lam's land pledge Harvey Lam was obligated to give 5 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Lam, Harvey, Rockingham County court land file, page 10: By reason of contribution pledge, obligating the owner, Harvey Lam, to give 5 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. |
Ira S. Brown farm (part a), Tract 123a, Madison County Name correction for owner The record notes that the person named Ira S. Brown has the correct name Ira H. Brown. | From the records | Brown, Ira S, Madison County court land file, page 14: Ira S. Brown, but whose correct name is Ira H. Brown |
Joseph E. Carickhoff farm, Tract 210, Rockingham County A 2-acre orchard The tract contained 2 acres of orchard, which was valued at $100. | From the records | Carickhoff, Jos. E., Rockingham County court land file, page 5: Orchard: 2 acres 100.60 |
Henry B. Webb farm, Tract 16, Augusta County Eastern land burnt over repeatedly While the western portion had been cleared many years ago, most of the eastern part had been cut over and burnt over repeatedly; only about 15 acres there still held a stand of mixed oaks and yellow pine. | From the records | WebbHenryB._Augusta16.pdf, page 2: Hastern portion of tract eut over and burnt over repeatedly in past |
J.I. and E.K. Rice farm, Tract 62, Page County Mary Kibler reserved life interest The land was sold to Essie Kibler Rice and J. I. Rice for $1,000, with Mary I. Kibler reserving her life interest in it. | From the records | RiceJ.I.andE.K._Page62.pdf, page 10: the said Mary I. Kibler reserving her life interest therein. |
J.I. and E.K. Rice farm, Tract 62, Page County Land cut over for charcoal and firewood The tract had been cut over for charcoal in the past and repeatedly for firewood and other products. | From the records | RiceJ.I.andE.K._Page62.pdf, page 2: The tract ras been cut - over for charcoal in the past, and since then has been out over repeatedly for firewood and other products. |
Lariloba Mining and Development Co. tract, Tract 135, Madison County Wiley H. Cave's log dwelling Squatter Wiley H. Cave's log dwelling had three rooms, 1½ stories and log walls, with a shingle roof and spring water. It was in poor condition and occupied by a tenant. | From the records | Lariloba Mining and Development, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log, shed 9x17', 3 rooms, shingle roof, 13 story, log walls, Spring water supply, solid foundation, poor condition, occupied by tenant. |
Lariloba Mining and Development Co. tract, Tract 135, Madison County Ashby Cave listed as a squatter The Board of Appraisal Commissioners reported that Ashby Cave claimed the tract but was a squatter on land owned by the Laraloba Mining and Development Company. | From the records | Lariloba Mining and Development, Madison County court land file, page 28: Ashby Cave claims Tract ~o. 135-V1, and that he is a squatter on Tract No. 135 owned by the Laraloba Mining and Jeve’opment Company |
Lariloba Mining and Development Co. tract, Tract 135, Madison County Ralph Cave's purchase of rights Ralph Cave stated he purchased Marvin Cave's rights of possession in 1928 for $50.00 on 15 acres. | From the records | Lariloba Mining and Development, Madison County court land file, page 3: Ralph Cave stated that he purchased Marvin Cave's rights of possession in 1928 for {50.00 on 15 acres. |
M. S. and Taylor, T. L. May farm, Tract 358, Madison County Log house and stone flues The tract included a log house measuring 16 by 19 feet with four rooms, a shingle roof, stone flues, and weatherboarded walls in fair condition. | From the records | May, MS and Taylor, TL, Madison County court land file, page 1: Log house, 16x19, 4 rooms, shingle roof, stone flues, % story, ceiled, weatherboarded, in fair condithon, occupied by owner. |
M. S. and Taylor, T. L. May farm, Tract 358, Madison County Claimed value of $2500 The claimants asserted a total value of $2500 for the 150 acres, while the assessed value was $675. | From the records | May, MS and Taylor, TL, Madison County court land file, page 3: Value Claimed: $2500. Assessed: $675. Deed: $500. (1889) |
Mary E. Wyant farm, Tract 167, Rockingham County Witness valued the Wyant tract at $5,372.50 In an affidavit, T. W. Richards swore the tract was worth $5,372.50, including 13 acres of cultivated land at $60.00 an acre ($780.00) and improvements at $2,030.00. | From the records | Wyant, Mary E., Rockingham County court land file, page 10: 13 acres cultivated land, at $60.00 per acre 780.00 Value of improvements 2,030.00 Total $5,372.50 |
Mary E. Wyant farm, Tract 167, Rockingham County Witness valued Wyant orchard and timber In his affidavit, T. W. Richards valued the orchard at $120.00 and the timber at $300.00. | From the records | Wyant, Mary E., Rockingham County court land file, page 10: Value of orchard 120.00 Value of timber 300.00 |
Mary E. Wyant farm, Tract 167, Rockingham County A plastered frame house with double porches The main dwelling was a two-story frame building measuring 16 by 32 feet, plastered with a 14 by 20 foot addition, featuring two double porches and brick chimneys. | From the records | Wyant, Mary E., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Frame, 16x32', plastered with L 14x20", 8 rooms, 2 story, uble porches - 7x25* - 7x15'; brick chimneys, solid foundation, metal roof, fair condition. |
Mary E. Wyant farm, Tract 167, Rockingham County A dilapidated log barn An old barn constructed of logs measured 32 by 50 feet and was described as dilapidated. | From the records | Wyant, Mary E., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Old barn: Log, 32x50x16', dilapidated. |
Sarah A. Nichols farm, Tract 361, Page County No improvements on the property The appraisal listed no improvements on the land. | From the records | NicholsSarahA.Estate_Page361.pdf, page 2: Improvements; None. |
Lewis G. Jones farm, Tract 32, Warren County Old apple trees around the house A few old apple trees were located around the house on the property. | From the records | JonesLewisG._Warren32.pdf, page 2: There are a few old apple trees around the house. |
Herbert Dyer farm, Tract 97, Madison County Log dwelling with spring water The tract included a 17 by 24 foot log dwelling with three rooms, a shingle roof, and a water supply from a spring. | From the records | Dyer, Herbert, Madison County court land file, page 1: Log Dwelling 17 x 24, 3 rooms, shingle roof, 1% story, og walls, fair condition, occupied by owner, water supply spring. |
Herbert Dyer farm, Tract 97, Madison County Poor condition peach orchard There were 15 peach trees that were five years old but in poor condition. | From the records | Dyer, Herbert, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard; 15 peach trees, 5 yrs. poor condition © 40¢. $6.00. |
State of Virginia (H.V.Seal) tract, Tract 188, Madison County Scattered tanbark An estimated 86 tons of tanbark were scattered over the area, though saw timber could not be operated at a profit. | From the records | State of Virginia, Madison County court land file, page 1: There is estimated to be 86 tons tanbark scattered over the area, but the saw timber cannot be operated at a profit. |
State of Virginia (H.V.Seal) tract, Tract 188, Madison County Stables and mill shanties There were six stables and saw mill shanties on the tract, valued at $100. | From the records | State of Virginia, Madison County court land file, page 2: Improvements: 6 stables & saw mill shanties - valued @ $100.00. |
Oscar Nicholson farm, Tract 101, Madison County Log structures on the farm The tract included a log dwelling, barn, kitchen, corn house, henhouse, and cellar, all with shingle roofs. | From the records | Nicholson, Oscar, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: Log Dwelling, 16x20, 2 rooms, shingle, stone flues, I story, fair condition, occupied by owner, water supply spring, posts. Log Barn, 13x14x7, shingle, fair condition. Log Kitchen, 13x13xl0, shingle, fair condition. Log corn house, 6x9, shingle. Log Henhouse, 9x13, shingle. Log Cellar, 6x13, shingle, fair condition. |
Oscar Nicholson farm, Tract 101, Madison County Award amount for Tract 101 Oscar Nicholson claimed the entire fee simple interest in the land and in the award for $510.00. | From the records | Nicholson, Oscar, Madison County court land file, page 26: The undersigned claims the entire fee simple interest in said land and in the award for $510.00 |
James H. Frazier farm, Tract 132, Rappahannock County Fields growing up to brush The fields had been tended and grazed for many years but were growing up to brush, with no fire for several years. | From the records | Frazier, James Mrs., Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: The fields have been tend~ ed and grazed for many years, and are growing to brush. There has been no fire for several years. |
George E. Shifflett farm (part a), Tract 238, Rockingham County Shifflett's poor condition dwelling The dwelling was a log and weatherboarded structure, 18x25 feet with 5 rooms, in poor condition and occupied by the owner. | From the records | Shifflett, George E., Rockingham County court land file, page 4: Improvements: Dwelling: Log & weatherboarded 18x25", 5 rooms, porch 5x16", shingle & metal roof, stone flues, 1 1/2 story, poor condition, occupied by owner, pillar foundation |
George E. Shifflett farm (part a), Tract 238, Rockingham County Shifflett had no interest when he filed The court noted that George E. Shifflett filed an answer claiming the land, although at the time of filing he had no interest whatsoever in it. | From the records | Shifflett, George E., Rockingham County court land file, page 7: that the said George E. Shifflett, now deceased, filed an answer in this cause from which it would appear that he laid claim to said tract of land, although at the time of filing of said answer, he had no interest whatsoever therein |
Inez V. Nicholson farm, Tract 248, Rappahannock County Abandoned fields growing up to briars The fields had been cleared and cultivated for many years but were abandoned several years ago, now growing up to locust, briars, and sumach. | From the records | Nicholson, Inez, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Fields cleared many years ago. Grazed and cultivated for many years, until abandoned several years ago. Fields now growing up to Locust,briars,sumach and young red end chestnut oaks |
Amos Frazier farm, Tract 172, Rappahannock County Frazier claimed a value of $300 Amos Frazier claimed the total value of his tract with improvements was $300.00. | From the records | Frazier, Amos, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: I claim that the total value of this tract or parcel of land with the improvements there- on is $_300.00 _-___ |
Amos Frazier farm, Tract 172, Rappahannock County Appraisal sheet total of $269.50 The appraisal sheet valued the land at $218.50 and the timber at $51.00, for a total of $269.50. | From the records | Frazier, Amos, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Total value of lend $218.50 Total value of timber 51.00 Total value of tract 269.50 |
Olive Compton farm, Tract 96, Rappahannock County Forest badly burnt in 1926 The forest on the eastern portion had been badly burnt over by fire in 1926. | From the records | Compton, Olive, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: Badly burnt over by fire 1926. |
Ellen Tyler farm, Tract 263, Rappahannock County Dilapidated log house valued at $25 The only improvement on the land was a log house with a shingle roof in dilapidated condition, valued at $25.00. | From the records | TylerEllen_Rapp263.pdf, page 2: House, log, shingle roof, dilapidated: 5.00 |
Harriett Blakey farm, Tract 243, Madison County An orchard of 100 fruit trees There were 100 fruit trees on the land that were 35 years old but in poor condition. | From the records | Blakey, Harriet, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 100 fruit trees, 35 years old, poor condition, valued @ $100.00. |
Harriett Blakey farm, Tract 243, Madison County Timber cut over ten or fifteen years earlier A portion of the wooded area had been cut over ten or fifteen years ago, leaving no merchantable saw timber. | From the records | Blakey, Harriet, Madison County court land file, page 1: A portion of the wooded area of this tract has been cut over ten or fifteen years ago, leaving no merchantable saw timber. |
Ruby Bolen farm, Tract 130, Rappahannock County Abandoned log house used by sheep The house was part log and part weather-boarded, measuring 20 by 26 feet, and had been abandoned for five years with sheep using it. | From the records | Bolen, Ruby, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: House part log and part weather-boarded, 20x26! very dilapidated; has been abandoned for five years and sheep have been using it. |
W. R. Cole farm, Tract 307, Madison County Timber rights on 98 acres held by another company The report on the Cole farm noted that Madison Timber Company owned the timber rights on 98 acres, and a separate report was prepared for those rights. | From the records | Cole, WR, Madison County court land file, page 1: Timber rights on 98 acres owned by Madison Timber Company for which separate report has been prepared. |
A. Cameron Richards farm, Tract 155, Madison County Abandoned stone-flue dwelling The dwelling on the Cameron Richards tract was 14 by 26 feet, with three rooms and a stone flue. It was in poor condition and abandoned. | From the records | Richards, Cameron, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling, 14 x 26, three rooms, stone flue, 1} story, poor condition, abandoned. 12.00 |
A. Cameron Richards farm, Tract 155, Madison County Orchard of 40 apple trees The appraisers listed an orchard of 40 apple trees, 30 years old and in fair to poor condition, valued at $55. | From the records | Richards, Cameron, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard, 40 trees, apple, 30 yess, fair to poor -- 55.00 |
Madison Timber tract (part a), Tract 191a, Madison County A burned north portion of Tract 191a The north portion of Tract 191a was severely burned about 1924, though there has been little fire elsewhere on the tract. | From the records | Madison Timber Corporation, Madison County court land file, page 2: The north portion was severely burned about 1924, but there has been little fire elsewhere. |
Eva Weakley farm, Tract 210, Rappahannock County An abandoned log house and other outbuildings The tract's improvements were an abandoned log house, a henhouse and a spring house, none of which was given any value. | From the records | WeakleyEvaandHerbert_Rapp210.pdf, page 2: Improvements: The improvements consist of: House, log, abandoned, « ‘ . No value Henhouse ; No value Spring house ; Ho value |
O.N. Shifflett farm, Tract 201, Madison County Orchard of apple trees The orchard had 172 apple trees 35 years old in fair condition, and 56 very old apple trees in poor condition. | From the records | Shifflett, ON, Madison County court land file, page 2: Orchard: 7s apple tre«s, 35 years old, fair condition, / (4 acres © $85.00) -- $340.00 6 apple trees, very old, poor condition, -(@ aere © $65.00) |
R.M.M. Gray farm, Tract 414, Page County Stone cellar with frame top A cellar with stone walls and a frame top was present on the property. | From the records | GrayR.M.M._Page414.pdf, page 2: Cellar: Stone walls with frame top, 10x14t, shingle |
Solomon J. Hensley farm, Tract 47, Rockingham County Log dwelling in poor condition The tract had a two-story log dwelling, 18x24 feet, with 6 rooms, a shingle roof and brick flues, in poor condition and occupied by a tenant. | From the records | Hensley, Sol J., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log, 18x24", 2 story, porch 8x16', shingle roof, prick flues, 6 rooms, log finish, basement’ 16x24", 2 rooms, poor condit- ion, occupied by tenant. |
Charles S. Landrum farm, Tract 192, Madison County Leased hunting and fishing rights The claimant had leased fishing rights to W. E. Carson and hunting rights to Lawrence Richey. | From the records | Landrum, CS, Madison County court land file, page 1: The fishing rights are leased to W. E. Carson. The hunting rights are leased to Lawrence Richey. |
James P. Atkins farm, Tract 82, Rappahannock County Rock and log apple cellar The tract included a rock and log apple cellar valued at $10. | From the records | AtkinsJamesPoly_Rapp82.pdf, page 2: 1 rock and log apple cellar 10. |
James P. Atkins farm, Tract 82, Rappahannock County Severe fire damage in 1926 A very severe fire in 1926 did great damage, according to the history of the tract. | From the records | AtkinsJamesPoly_Rapp82.pdf, page 2: A very severe fire in 1926 did great damage. |
James P. Atkins farm, Tract 82, Rappahannock County Worn out cultivated land Continuous cultivation had worn out the cleared land. | From the records | AtkinsJamesPoly_Rapp82.pdf, page 2: Continuous cultivation has worn out the cleared land, |
James P. Atkins farm, Tract 82, Rappahannock County The owner's son occupied the land The tract was occupied by the son of the owner. | From the records | Atkins, JP, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Occupied by son of owner. |
James P. Atkins farm, Tract 82, Rappahannock County The owner claimed about 130 apple trees In his remarks, the owner stated there were about 130 apple trees on the property that were about 14 years old. | From the records | Atkins, JP, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: Remarks: __tnere about 130 apple trees on this property about 14 years old. |
Robert S. Graves farm, Tract 128, Madison County Rocky wooded portions and steep slopes The wooded part of the land was very rocky, and the slopes were very steep with east exposures. | From the records | Graves, RS, Madison County court land file, page 1: The wooded portion is very rocky and there is some rock on the cleared land. Slopes are very steep with east exposures. |
I. N. Groves farm, Tract 22, Albemarle County Land growing up to bushes There was very little good grazing land on the tract, and it was partly growing up to bushes. | From the records | GrovesI.N._Albemarle22.pdf, page 2: There is very Little good grazing land on this tract and it is partly growing up to bushes. |
Howard Berry farm, Tract 46, Madison County Berry's obligation to give up land Howard Berry was obligated by a contribution pledge to give 5 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Berry, Howard, Madison County court land file, page 5: By reason of Contribution pledge, obligating the owner, Howard Berry, to give 5 acres of his land within the, Park Area to the Park Projecte |
J. M. Dean farm, Tract 61, Rockingham County A worn-out apple orchard The tract contained about six old apple trees that were described as worn-out and of no value. | From the records | Dean, J. M., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: There are about six old worn-out apple trees of no values |
J. M. Dean farm, Tract 61, Rockingham County A frame dwelling occupied by a tenant The house was a two-story frame building with a metal roof and brick and stone flues, occupied by a tenant. | From the records | Dean, J. M., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Dwellings Frame, 18x28", 5 rooms, metal roof, brick and Stone flues, 2 stories, 2 rooms ceiled, condition fair, occupied by tenant |
Charles H Bowen farm, Tract 102, Rappahannock County Orchard valued at $8,933 The report valued 85 acres of orchard at $105.09 per acre, or $8,933.00. | From the records | Bowen, Charles, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Orchard: ~~ 85 @ 105.09 8933.00 |
Charles H Bowen farm, Tract 102, Rappahannock County Tenant house with metal roof A tenant house was a four-room frame building with a metal roof. | From the records | Bowen, Charles, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: TENANT HOUSE---Frame, 14x26', 4 room, metal roof |
Charles H Bowen farm, Tract 102, Rappahannock County The largest orchard in the park survey The survey recorded 85 acres of orchard on the Charles H Bowen tract, the largest of any tract in the park. | From the records | orchrd_acr compared across 349 park tracts with a recorded orchard; the maximum is 85 acres, with no other tract at that size. Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
George Nicholson farm, Tract 121, Madison County Condition of the merchantable timber All merchantable timber had been removed from the tract. | From the records | Nicholson, George, Madison County court land file, page 1: History of tract and condition of timber: All merchantable timber ~ has been removed from this tract. |
George Nicholson farm, Tract 121, Madison County Appraised value of the orchard The orchard contained 83 apple trees, valued at $50.00. | From the records | Nicholson, George, Madison County court land file, page 2: Orchard: 83 apple, (35 yrs. old, poor cond Japy2r 55 50.00 |
W.B. Dodson farm (part a), Tract 201a, Rappahannock County No buildings or orchards on the farm The official report lists no improvements, orchards, or cultivated land on the 30-acre tract. | From the records | Dodson, WB and Culpeper National Bank, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Improvements: None. |
Mrs. Mortimer Hawkins farm, Tract 223, Rappahannock County Abandoned log dwelling and barn The tract included an abandoned log dwelling and a barn, valued at $100. | From the records | HawkinsMortimerMrs._Rapp223.pdf, page 2: Improvements: Abandoned leg dwelling and barn 100.00 |
R. S. and Brothers Graves farm (part a), Tract 148a, Madison County Log-and-frame tenant house The tenant house, occupied by L. A. Woodward, was built of log and frame and measured 22 by 25 feet. It had four rooms, a stone chimney and a shingle roof, and was in fair condition. | From the records | Graves, RS and Bros, Madison County court land file, page 2: Tenant house: Occupied by L. A. Woodward: Log and frame, 22x25', 14 story, 4 rooms, stone chimney, solid foundation, shingle roof, fair condition. |
Sam A. Johnson farm, Tract 31, Warren County Orchard of thirty-two apple trees The tract contained an orchard with 32 apple trees that were about twenty years old. | From the records | JohnsonSam_Warren31.pdf, page 2: There is an orchard containing 32 apple trees about twenty years old, |
J.T. and Elizabeth J. Naylor farm, Tract 65, Rockingham County Log barn in poor condition The barn was a 14x16x10 foot log structure with a shingle roof, also noted as being in poor condition. | From the records | Naylor, J. T. & Elizabeth J. Heirs, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: BARN----Log, 14x16x10! shingle roof, poor condition. |
Cassie M. Naylor farm, Tract 62, Rockingham County Affiant on the Board's $61.95 per acre average An affiant said he was informed that the Board allowed an average of only $61.95 per acre for the lands that could be cultivated and grazed. | From the records | Naylor, Cassie M., Rockingham County court land file, page 18: I am informed that the average valud per acre for said lands, as allowed by said Board, is only $61.95. |
Cassie M. Naylor farm, Tract 62, Rockingham County Large frame barn in poor condition The farm had a large frame barn measuring 28 by 47 feet with a metal roof, but it was in poor condition. | From the records | Naylor, Cassie M., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Barn; Frame, 28x47x16', metal roof, shed ex46t ; poor condition. |
Cassie M. Naylor farm, Tract 62, Rockingham County A log and frame corn house valued at $75 The tract record listed a log and frame corn house with a shed, 20x20x10 feet, with a paper roof, in poor condition, valued at $75.00. | From the records | Naylor, Cassie M., Rockingham County court land file, page 7: orn house; Log and frame with shed, 20x20x10', paper roof, poor condition <«-<« $75.00 |
Walter L. Meadows farm, Tract 171, Madison County Log and frame dwelling with cellar The dwelling was described as log and frame, measuring 22 by 26 feet with five rooms, a porch, a cellar, and a solid foundation. | From the records | Meadows, Walter L, Madison County court land file, page 2: Dwelling: Log and frame, 22x26', 5 rooms, 13% story, porch 7x22', weatherboarded, cellar, solid foundation, shingle roof, fair condition. |
Walter L. Meadows farm, Tract 171, Madison County Timber estimate of 3 M saw timber The estimate for timber included 3 M saw timber valued at $3.00 per M and 60 locust posts. | From the records | Meadows, Walter L, Madison County court land file, page 2: The estimate is 3 M. saw timber @ $3.00 -- 9.00 60 locust posts @ 5¢. 3.00 |
H.H. Clatterbuck farm, Tract 15, Warren County Orchard of 112 trees The orchard contained 112 trees that were about 20 years old and kept in good condition. | From the records | ClatterbuckH.H._Warren15.pdf, page 2: the orchard has a total of 112 trees about 20 years o1d, kept in good condition. |
H.H. Clatterbuck farm, Tract 15, Warren County Blacksmith shop and barns The tract included a blacksmith shop, two barns, two hen houses, and two meat houses. | From the records | ClatterbuckH.H._Warren15.pdf, page 2: in addition there are a hen house, meat house - corn house, and blacksmith shop in fair condition. |
George W. Baugher farm, Tract 151, Rockingham County Apple trees valued at $2 each The appraisal listed 60 apple trees in fair condition, valued at $2.00 per tree for a total of $120.00. | From the records | Baugher, George W., Rockingham County court land file, page 10: 60 apple trees, fair condition @ $2.00 per tree-$120.00 |
George W. Baugher farm, Tract 151, Rockingham County Baugher's claimed total value George W. Baugher claimed a total value of $10,000 for the 580-acre tract. | From the records | Baugher, George W., Rockingham County court land file, page 7: Value Claimed: $10,000. |
Amanda Fincham farm, Tract 204, Madison County A two-story frame dwelling with spring water The owner's home was a 12x24 foot frame building with six rooms, a shingle roof, and a spring water supply. | From the records | Fincham, Amanda, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Frame, 12x24', 6 rooms, shingle roof & paper coat brick flues, 2 story, 4 rooms ceiled, occupied by owner, spring water supply, pillar foundation. |
R.F. Watson farm, Tract 585, Page County No improvements on the land The appraisal listed no improvements on the property. | From the records | WatsonR.F._Page585.pdf, page 2: improvements: None. |
Gander Brothers tract (part a), Tract 144, Rappahannock County Claimed $35, but the 1918 deed showed $1,899.86 The claimant listed 65.51 acres with a claimed value of $35.00. The deed value from 1918 was $1,899.86. | From the records | Gander, Brothers, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Acreage Claimed 65.51 A ... Value Claimed: $35.00 ... Deed $1899.86 (1918) |
Ila Gardin farm, Tract 584, Page County No improvements on the farm The appraisal noted there were no improvements on the property. | From the records | CardinIla_Page584.pdf, page 2: Improvements: None. |
L.L. Sandridge farm, Tract 63, Albemarle County Orchard of apple, peach and cherry trees The orchard had 105 apple trees, 31 peach trees, 10 cherry trees and 22 other trees. | From the records | SandridgeL.L._Albemarle63.pdf, page 2: Orchard: © peach trees @ 75g = 105 apple trees @ 75¢ = 78.75 22 peach trees G 50¢ « 11.00 10 cherry trees © $1.00 = 10.00 22 others G 50¢ - 32.00 |
Richard Henry farm, Tract 30, Warren County Poor condition outbuildings Two small outbuildings, a spring house and a small stable, were in very poor condition. | From the records | HenryRichard_Warren30.pdf, page 2: There are two small outbuildings consisting of a spring house and a small stable in very poor condition. |
Matthew Lamb farm (part a), Tract 325, Madison County Matthew Lamb's claim of $1,875 Matthew Lamb claimed the total value of his tract and improvements was $1,875.00. | From the records | Lamb, Mathew, Madison County court land file, page 5: I claim that the total value of this tract or parcel of land with the improvements there- on is $. 1875. Q0 |
D. Newton Hoak estate farm, Tract 302, Page County Neglected orchard of old trees The tract contained twenty old apple trees that were neglected and forty old peach trees in poor condition. | From the records | HoakD.Newton_Page302.pdf, page 2: Orchards: Twenty old apple trees neglected Forty old peach trees in poor con» dition |
D. Newton Hoak estate farm, Tract 302, Page County Land assessed at $135 The 135-3/4 acres were assessed for the year 1928 with a land value of $135.00 and no value for buildings. | From the records | HoakD.Newton_Page302.pdf, page 5: Assessed value for the year 1928. ... 135-3/4 $135.00 ---- $135.00 |
R.L. Nicholson farm, Tract 240, Rappahannock County Offer of 35 acres for $300 Robert Lee Nicholson offered to sell 35 acres to the United States for a lump sum of $300, including all buildings and improvements. | From the records | NicholsonRobert_Rapp240.pdf, page 18: the sum of g.... 300.00 for the tract as a whole, including all improvements and appurtenant rights. |
J. Lee Clegg farm, Tract 4, Rappahannock County A small cabin and a log barn The tract contained a one-room frame cabin valued at $25 and a log barn valued at $25. | From the records | Clegg, J. Lee, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: These consist of the following: Frame cabin- one room, valued at $25.00- Log barn-valued at $25.00, total $50.00. |
Finchum J.R. tract, Tract 79, Rappahannock County A 1936 court decree confirming land sale The Circuit Court of Rappahannock County adjudged that the sale of real estate to W. H. Racer and James Homer Fincham by special commissioners be ratified and confirmed. | From the records | FinchamJohn_Rapp79.pdf, page 31: Whereupon it is adjudged, ordered and decreed that the sale of the real estate to We H. Racer and James Homer Fincham by the said special commissioners as reported be ratified and confirmed |
Finchum J.R. tract, Tract 79, Rappahannock County A 1933 judgment against a Fincham heir A 1936 title examination found a judgment in favor of Lewis P. Nelson, dated September 19, 1933, for $222.75 with interest and costs. It was against one of the heirs of John R. Fincham. | From the records | FinchamJohn_Rapp79.pdf, page 35: A judgment appears on the Docket of Happshenancek favor of Lewis P. Nelson, dated september 19, 1935, in Tudgment Lien Docket "D", peze 70, for $222.75 with interest anf costs. |
Ray Fincham farm, Tract 77, Madison County Corn and hen houses There was a log corn house measuring 10 by 12 feet and a log hen house measuring 8 by 10 feet. | From the records | Fincham, Ray, Madison County court land file, page 1: Corn house; Log, 10x12', shingle roof, fair condition. Hen house: Log, 8xl0', shingle roof, fair condition. |
Ray Fincham farm, Tract 77, Madison County Orchard of apple and peach trees The land contained an orchard with 30 apple trees and 5 peach trees. | From the records | Fincham, Ray, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 30 apples @ $2.00 --- $60.00 5 peaches @ $1.50--- $7.50 |
Andrew J. Clark farm, Tract 138, Rappahannock County Three dwellings on the tract The improvements included a vacant frame dwelling in fair condition, a vacant log dwelling in poor repair, and a run-down log dwelling. | From the records | ClarkAndrew_Rapp138.pdf, page 3: Dwelling-frame, 14' x 18', 2 story... fair... Dwelling-log... poor repair... Dwelling-log... poor repair |
R.M. Dwyer farm, Tract 78, Rappahannock County Assessed value in 1928 The tract was assessed for the year 1928 with a value of $500.00 for acres and buildings. | From the records | DwyerRichard_Rapp78.pdf, page 5: ASSESSED VALUE FOR THE YEAR 1928. - —_ ew _____Aeres. _ a — eS ese gait Sa sai set a OO Value of acres and buildings, $500.00. - a |
R.M. Dwyer farm, Tract 78, Rappahannock County No improvements on the 58-acre tract The sheet listed no improvements on the 58-acre tract, and recorded no orchard or cultivated land. | From the records | Dwyer, RM, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Improvements: None. |
R.M. Dwyer farm, Tract 78, Rappahannock County Award for Tract 68-I The Board of Appraisal Commissioners awarded $872.50 as compensation for the taking of Tract No. 68-I, which contained one hundred acres. | From the records | Dwyer, RM, Rappahannock County court land file, page 15: awarded the sum of Eight Hundred Seventy-Iwo Dollars and Fifty Cents ($872.50) as compensation and damages for the taking of the aforesaid tract of land |
R.M. Dwyer farm, Tract 78, Rappahannock County Award for Tract 78-b The Board awarded R. M. Dwyer $75.00 as compensation for the taking of Tract No. 78-b, which contained 30 acres. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The Board awarded R. M. Dwyer $75.00 as compensation for the taking of Tract No. 78-b, which contained 30 acres”; the county court land file says “PETITION OF R. M. DWYER, FOR AN ORDER OF DISTRIBUTION”. | From the records | Dwyer, RM, Rappahannock County court land file, page 19: awarded your petitioner the sum of Seventy-Five ($75.00) Dollars, as compensation and damages for the taking of the aforesaid tract of land |
Eva Weaver farm, Tract 273, Page County Orchard of peach and apple trees The half-acre orchard held 15 peach trees about 10 years old and 10 apple trees about 20 years old in poor condition, valued at $15. | From the records | WeaverEvaC._Page273.pdf, page 2: Orchard---15 peach trees, 10 yrs. old 10 apple =” 20 " *® poor conditn |
Ambrose Shifflett farm, Tract 178, Rockingham County Court orders Shifflett's award paid On January 4, 1937, the court ordered that the $7,166.00 award for Tract No. 178 be paid to Ambrose W. Shifflett. | From the records | Shifflett, Ambrose, Rockingham County court land file, page 6: the said sum of $7,166.00, paid into court by petitioner as just compensation for Tract No. 178, be paid to the said Ambrose W. Shifflett. |
Mittie Stoneburger farm, Tract 491, Page County Land acquired in 1903 for $25, assessed at $135 The 27 acres were acquired by deed in 1903 for $25.00, and the appraisal sheet assessed the land at $135.00. | From the records | StoneburgerMittie_Page491.pdf, page 2: Assessed: 27 A. Deed: 87 As in 1908 for ’ * $155.00 |
J. D. Fray farm, Tract 194, Madison County No buildings on the 1165-acre tract The executors of the Fray estate stated that the 1165-acre tract had no buildings or improvements. | From the records | Fray, JD estate, Madison County court land file, page 11: on which there are no buildings and improvements. |
J. D. Fray farm, Tract 194, Madison County Claimed value of land and improvements The claimants asserted the total value of the tract with improvements was $16,000. | From the records | Fray, JD estate, Madison County court land file, page 12: We claim that the total value of this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is $16,000.00. |
J. D. Fray farm, Tract 194, Madison County Eagle Hardwood Lumber Company claims 676 acres A separate report was prepared for the 676 acres claimed by the Eagle Hardwood Lumber Company as an overlap on the J. D. Fray tract. | From the records | Fray, JD estate, Madison County court land file, page 4: The Eagle Hardwood Lumber Company claims title to 676 acres of the area described in the deed to J. D. Fray. This area has been treated as an overlap for which a separate report has been prepared. |
Hamp Davis farm, Tract 234, Madison County Dwelling with stone flues and spring water The owner's dwelling was a 25x31 foot, 6-room structure with a porch, shingle and paper roof, stone flues, and a spring water supply. | From the records | Davis, Hamp, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: 25x31', 6 rooms, porch 7x17', shingle and paper roof, stone flues, 1g story, ceiled, fair condition, occupied by owner, spring water supply, solid foundation, basement, 3 rooms. |
Ernest A. Nicholson farm, Tract 28, Madison County Log structures on the farm The tract included a 15 by 43 foot log house in fair condition, a 14 by 32 foot log barn, a 14 by 8 foot log cellar, and a 14 by 13 foot log henhouse. | From the records | Nicholson, Ernest, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: 15 x 43 log house, fair condition. 14 x 32 x 8 log barn. 14 x 8 log cellar. 14 x 13 log henhouse, fair condition. |
Ernest A. Nicholson farm, Tract 28, Madison County One acre of orchard The land appraisal listed one acre of orchard valued at $50. | From the records | Nicholson, Ernest, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard 1 $50.00 |
Ernest A. Nicholson farm, Tract 28, Madison County Ernest Nicholson's claimed value Ernest A. Nicholson claimed the total value of the tract with improvements was $800. | From the records | Nicholson, Ernest, Madison County court land file, page 3: I claim that the total value of this tract or parcel of land with the improvements thereon is $. 800.00 |
Ernest A. Nicholson farm, Tract 28, Madison County Award amount for Tract 28 The Special Investigators and Board of Appraisal Commissioners awarded the sum of $783.00 for Tract No. 28. | From the records | Nicholson, Ernest, Madison County court land file, page 7: the Special Investigators and Board of Appraisal Commissioners awarded the sum of $783.00 for Tract No. 28 |
Ernest A. Nicholson farm, Tract 28, Madison County First lien deed of trust amount W. L. Judd held the first lien deed of trust against the property, amounting to $302.80. | From the records | Nicholson, Ernest, Madison County court land file, page 7: W. L. Judd is the holder of the first lien deed of trust against said property amounting at this time to the sum of $302.80 |
Ernest A. Nicholson farm, Tract 28, Madison County Donation to the State Commission The State Commission on Conservation and Development of the State of Virginia was entitled to receive $8.00 as a donation from Ernest A. Nicholson. | From the records | Nicholson, Ernest, Madison County court land file, page 7: the State Commission on Conservation and Development of the State of Virginia is entitled to receive the sum’of $8.00 as a donation from the said Ernest A. Nicholson |
Jacob Morris farm, Tract 346, Rockingham County Log dwelling with frame kitchen The tract included a log dwelling measuring 16 by 20 feet with two rooms, a frame kitchen, and a paper roof in fair condition. | From the records | Morris, Jake, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Improvements; Dwelling: Lof, 16x20', with 2 rooms, frame kitchen, 10x12", Toom, paper roof, 1 story, 1 room ceiled, fair condition, vacant. |
Thomas J. Wood farm, Tract 44, Albemarle County Feed house with a shed A frame feed house with a shed and a metal roof was in fair condition. | From the records | WoodThomasJ._Albemarle44.pdf, page 2: Improvenents; Feed house with shed 10x12", Frame, 10x12x8", metal roof, fair condition |
William F. Via farm, Tract 158, Albemarle County Orchard of ten apple trees The tract included an orchard with ten apple trees. | From the records | ViaWilliamF._Albemarle158.pdf, page 2: Ochard: 10 apple t fog 8:00 |
Garland S. Lough farm, Tract 49, Rockingham County Dead chestnut trees on five acres The tract contained approximately five acres of wooded area consisting of dead chestnut trees. | From the records | Lough, G. S., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Approximately five acres of wooded area stand consists of dead chestnut. |
Garland S. Lough farm, Tract 49, Rockingham County Locust posts valued at thirty dollars There were an estimated 600 locust posts on the Greene County side of the tract, valued at $30.00. | From the records | Lough, G. S., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: On the Greene side there are estimated to be 600 locust posts @ 5¢-$30.00. |
Frank Cox farm, Tract 173, Rappahannock County House described as log and weatherboarded with shed room The house was described as a log and weatherboarded structure, 24 by 30 feet, with a 10 by 12 foot shed room and a 10 by 12 foot front porch. | From the records | Cox, Frank, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: House--log, weatherboarded, 24 x 30, 1} story, rooms, shed room, 10 x 12, front porch 10 x 12 shingled, basement 12 x 16 |
Frank Cox farm, Tract 173, Rappahannock County Frank Cox claimed he paid $4,000 cash for the land Frank Cox stated in his exceptions that he purchased the property on February 8, 1927, and actually paid $4,000.00 in cash at that time. | From the records | Cox, Frank, Rappahannock County court land file, page 3: respondent purchased the said property on the 8th day of February 1927, in good faith and at that time actually paid therefor the sum of $4,000.00 in cash |
Linda L. Collins farm, Tract 236, Madison County Tan bark peeled from chestnut oak The best chestnut oak on the tract had been peeled for tan bark many years prior to the assessment. | From the records | Collins, Linda L, Madison County court land file, page 1: The best chestnut oak was peeled for tan bark on this tract many years ago. |
George M. Dean farm, Tract 59, Rockingham County A 100-tree orchard valued at $100 The appraisers valued an orchard of 100 trees at $1.00 per tree, or $100 in all. | From the records | Dean, George M., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Orchard: 100 trees at $1.00 per tree, « « « $100.00 |
George M. Dean farm, Tract 59, Rockingham County A frame dwelling with a porch and brick flues The tract record listed a two-story frame dwelling, 14x24 feet, with 7 rooms, a 6x44 porch, an attached 14x20 kitchen, a shingled and metal roof, and brick flues, valued at $700.00. | From the records | Dean, George M., Rockingham County court land file, page 3: Improvements: Dwell Brame, 1424", porch 6x44, 7 rooms, shingled and metal roof, brick flues, 2 stories, 3 rooms celled, 4 rooms plastered, attached kitchen 14%20% which consists of 3 rooms, fair condition, occupied by owner |
Raleigh Morris farm, Tract 228, Rockingham County Neglected land grown to brush The land had been neglected and had grown up to brush, and the first-class grazing land was in poor condition. | From the records | Morris, Raleigh, Rockingham County court land file, page 2: It has been neglected and has now grown up to brush, etc. The first class grazing land is in poor condition. |
Raleigh Morris farm, Tract 228, Rockingham County Raleigh Morris's land pledge Raleigh Morris was obligated to give 2 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Morris, Raleigh, Rockingham County court land file, page 20: Raleigh Morris, to give 2 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. e |
Mrs. Ben Armentrout farm, Tract 119, Rappahannock County Tenant Joe Frazier occupied the house The tenant house was occupied by Joe Frazier and contained six rooms that were plastered and weatherboarded with a metal roof. | From the records | Armentrout, Mrs. Ben, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Tenant house-occupied by Joe Frazier,6 rooms, plastered, weatherboarded,metal roof-unpainted. |
Mrs. Ben Armentrout farm, Tract 119, Rappahannock County Dilapidated barn and granary with poor roof The barn had a shingle roof and was described as dilapidated, while the granary had a poor roof. | From the records | Armentrout, Mrs. Ben, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: granary,poor roofs; barn,shingle roof,dilapidated; |
James Smoot farm, Tract 27, Rappahannock County An orchard of 9 acres valued at $450 The valuation listed 9 acres of orchard at $50 an acre, for $450. | From the records | Smoot, James, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Orchard: om=- 9 @ 50.00 450.00 |
James Smoot farm, Tract 27, Rappahannock County Chestnut oak timber cut for bark 30 years ago The history of the tract noted that chestnut oak timber was cut for bark about 30 years ago. | From the records | Smoot, James, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: The chestnut oak timber was cut for bark about 30 years ago |
James Smoot farm, Tract 27, Rappahannock County A dilapidated log barn with a paper roof The improvements included a 16x20 log barn with a paper roof and a 16x20 shed, described as dilapidated. | From the records | Smoot, James, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Barn, log,16x20, paper roof,16x20 shed, délapidated- 50.00 |
John W. Roach farm, Tract 332, Rockingham County Log dwelling in poor condition The owner-occupied dwelling was a log house, 16x21 feet, with an attached kitchen of 16x16x10 feet, a two-story porch of 8x10 feet, and brick and stone flues. It was in poor condition. | From the records | Roach, John W., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Dwelling: Log, 16x21', kitchen 16x16xl0' (attached) 2 story porch 8xl0', brick and stone flues, poor condition, occupied by owner |
B.P. Kite estate farm, Tract 57, Madison County A half interest bought for $4,125 The B. P. Kite estate tract was assessed at $3,144. The deed records $4,125 paid for a half interest in 1912. | From the records | Kite, BP estate, Madison County court land file, page 3: Value Claimed: * $3144.00 half int. 1912. |
William C. Overall farm (part a), Tract 2a, Page County No improvements on the farm The appraisal listed no improvements on the property. | From the records | OverallWilliamC._Heirs_Page2A.pdf, page 2: Inprovawents: Nonee |
A. B. Fincham farm, Tract 62, Madison County Damaged land and remaining timber The soil was described as very rocky and badly damaged by fire, with most merchantable timber removed. | From the records | Fincham, AB, Madison County court land file, page 2: Soils Sandy loam, cove and slope type. Very rocky and badly damaged by fire. ... Most of the merchantable er remov onl s tract |
A. B. Fincham farm, Tract 62, Madison County Claimant's contribution pledge A. B. Fincham was obligated to give five acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Fincham, AB, Madison County court land file, page 5: By reason of Contribution pledge obligating the owner A, B. Finbham, to give 5. acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. |
E.C. and E.E. Lam farm, Tract 81, Rockingham County Garage, repair shop, and blacksmith shop The Lams claimed ownership of a lot containing a garage or repair shop and a blacksmith shop. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The Lams claimed ownership of a lot containing a garage or repair shop and a blacksmith shop”; the county court land file says “Written Statement made by E. E. and E. C. Lam, pursuant to a decree entered in the above entitled cause on October 25, 1932. These boundary lines were obtained by”. | From the records | Lam, E. C. & E. E., Rockingham County court land file, page 33: improved by a garage or repair shop and blacksmith shop, the ownership of which is claimed by them |
E.C. and E.E. Lam farm, Tract 81, Rockingham County Appraised value of $1,500 The Board of Appraisal Commissioners valued the lot and improvements at $1,500.00. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The Board of Appraisal Commissioners valued the lot and improvements at $1,500.00”; the county court land file says “Cassandra Lawson Atkins and others, and 52,501 acres of land in Rockingham County, Virginia”. | From the records | Lam, E. C. & E. E., Rockingham County court land file, page 45 |
E.C. and E.E. Lam farm, Tract 81, Rockingham County Blacksmith shop built of tile The blacksmith shop measured 15 by 21 by 8 feet and was built out of tile with a metal roof in fair condition and a cement foundation. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The blacksmith shop measured 15 by 21 by 8 feet and was built out of tile with a metal roof in fair condition and a cement foundation”; the county court land file says “Affidavit of E. C. Lam to be read in connection with the motion filed by E. C. and E. #, Lam to have the findings of the Board of Appraisal Commissioners disapproved in connection with its finding No, 81”. | From the records | Lam, E. C. & E. E., Rockingham County court land file, page 47 |
E.C. and E.E. Lam farm, Tract 81, Rockingham County Garage constructed of concrete blocks An automobile repair shop or garage on the lot was constructed of concrete building blocks with a concrete floor. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “An automobile repair shop or garage on the lot was constructed of concrete building blocks with a concrete floor”; the county court land file says “the value of the improvements thereon is $2600.00”. | From the records | Lam, E. C. & E. E., Rockingham County court land file, page 62: automobile repair shop or garage 35 feet 23 inches x 30 feet x 9 feet 8 inches, constructed of concrete building blocks |
E.C. and E.E. Lam farm, Tract 81, Rockingham County Business used for ten years The owners, E. E. and E. C. Lam, told the arbitrators the property had been the site of a blacksmith and automobile repair shop for ten years. | From the records | Lam, E. C. & E. E., Rockingham County court land file, page 63: The above property has been used for the site of a blacksmith and automobile repair shop for ten years |
Arthur G. Breeden farm, Tract 36, Augusta County A log cow stable in poor condition The farm included a log cow stable with a tin roof that was in poor condition, valued at only $15. | From the records | BreedenArthurG._Augusta36.pdf, page 2: Cow stable: Log, 12x18x7?' , tin roof, poor Condition ea 15.00 |
Mrs. J. A. Dodson farm, Tract 79, Madison County Most of the timber on Tract 79 was already gone An appraisal of Tract 79 said most of the timber had been removed, leaving a stand of poplar and chestnut oak. | From the records | Dodson, JA Mrs., Madison County court land file, page 1: Most of the timber has been removed from this tract. The remaining stand consists of poplar, chestnut oak and wood |
Ella and L.F. Swindler farm, Tract 169a, Rappahannock County 5-acre tract valued at $25 A 5-acre tract was valued at $25, or $5 per acre. The owner's claimed value is blank on the sheet, and no improvements were listed. | From the records | SwindlerElla_Rapp169A.pdf, page 2: Value Claimed: — i. ... Total value of land $25.00 |
Florence E. Collier farm, Tract 143, Rockingham County Poor condition of farm buildings The barn was a log structure in poor condition, and the hen house and corn house were also described as being in poor condition. | From the records | Collier, Florence E., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Barn: Log, 18x18xl4', with shed, poor condition. Hen house; Frame, 8xl5x6', shingle roof, poor condition. Corn house: Log, shingle roof, poor condition. |
Florence E. Collier farm, Tract 143, Rockingham County Appraised values for improvements and orchard The appraisal sheet valued the improvements at $50 and the orchard at $75. | From the records | Collier, Florence E., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Value of Improvements: $50.00 Value of Orchard: $75.00 |
Ernest C. Sours farm (part a), Tract 271a, Page County Abandoned cleared land growing to brush The cleared area had been abandoned for several years and was rapidly growing up to brush. | From the records | SoursErnestC._Page271A.pdf, page 2: Cleared area has been abandoned for several years, and is rapidly growing up to brush, |
J. R. Herring farm, Tract 171, Rockingham County 90 cords of fuelwood The tract contained 90 cords of fuelwood. | From the records | Herring, J. R., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Timber: 90 cords of fuelwood. |
L. N. Eppard farm, Tract 45, Rockingham County Assessed at $240 The tract was assessed for taxes at $240. It had been bought in 1916 for $701. | From the records | Eppard, L. N., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Value Claimed: ® $240.00 |
L. N. Eppard farm, Tract 45, Rockingham County Appraised land value of $335 The appraisers valued the land at $335. | From the records | Eppard, L. N., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Total value of land - - = $335.00 |
L. N. Eppard farm, Tract 45, Rockingham County Improvements valued at $720 The tract record valued the improvements at $720. | From the records | Eppard, L. N., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Total value of improvements? 20,. 00 |
L. N. Eppard farm, Tract 45, Rockingham County Total appraised tract value of $1,095 The total appraised value for the tract was $1,095. | From the records | Eppard, L. N., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Total value of tract - - ~$1,095.00 |
Robinson Pullen farm, Tract 160, Rappahannock County The tract included a church lot The survey noted that the 26-acre tract contained a church lot. Sources differ: the land-acquisition case file gives “The survey noted that the 26-acre tract contained a church lot”; the land-acquisition case file says “Acres 6 st. Value... Recorded Survey---Deed Book 29. Page? 9S __Bappahannock”. | From the records | PullenRobinson_Rapp160.pdf, page 3: containing 26 acres,including the ‘Church Lote |
Robinson Pullen farm, Tract 160, Rappahannock County A frame house with a paper roof The tract included a frame house measuring 16 by 24 feet with three rooms and a paper roof that was three years old. | From the records | Pullen, Robinson, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: House--frane, 1¢ story, 16" x 24', planked and stripped, 3 rooms paper roof 3 yrs. old %300.00 |
Robinson Pullen farm, Tract 160, Rappahannock County A log corn house and a hen house The property also had a log corn house measuring 10 by 12 feet and a frame hen house measuring 8 by 20 feet. | From the records | Pullen, Robinson, Rappahannock County court land file, page 4: Hen house--frame, 8' x 20 ' x 8', p paper roof 15.00 Corn house--log 10 x 12 x 6, paper roof 20.01 |
Nathan Jenkins farm, Tract 204, Rappahannock County Deed value of $275 before 1881 A deed from before 1881 gave a value of $275 for the tract. | From the records | JenkinsNathan_Rapp204.pdf, page 2: Deed:$275. (Prior to 1881) |
Fannie Marks farm, Tract 253, Madison County Dwelling, barn, and old house described The tract included a frame dwelling, a log barn and shed, an old log house in poor condition, and a frame hen house. | From the records | Marks, Fannie, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements; Dwelling: Frame, 23x20', 2 rooms, paper roof, 1 story, Fair condition. Barn and shed: Log, 14x21', shingle roof. Old Iog house: Log, 12xl4', shingle roof, poor con- on. Hen house: Frame, 8x8', shingle roof, fair condition. |
Fannie Marks farm, Tract 253, Madison County Timber being removed All merchantable saw timber was noted as being removed from the tract. | From the records | Marks, Fannie, Madison County court land file, page 1: History of tract and condition of timber: All the merchantable saw timber Is now being removed from this tract. |
W. Robert Shifflett farm, Tract 147, Rockingham County A frame dwelling with brick flues The dwelling was a 27x25 foot frame structure with four rooms, a metal and paper roof, and brick flues. Three of the rooms were ceiled and it was in fair condition. | From the records | Shifflett, Robert W., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Dwelling: 2rame 27x25", 4 rooms, metal and paper roof, brick flues, 1} story, 3 rooms are ceiled, fair condition |
W. Robert Shifflett farm, Tract 147, Rockingham County Two hen houses in poor condition There were two hen houses, each 6x10x6 feet with board roofs, both described as being in poor condition. | From the records | Shifflett, Robert W., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Hen house: Frame 6x10x6', board roof, poor conditidn - 10.00 len house: Frame 6xl0x6', board roof, poor condition - 5.00 |
J. Daniel Nicholson farm, Tract 14, Madison County Dead chestnut timber The tract's timber included pine, oak, and mostly chestnut, but the chestnut was now all dead. | From the records | Nicholson, J. Daniel, Madison County court land file, page 1: Pine, oak, chestnut, mostly chestnut, now all dead. |
J. Daniel Nicholson farm, Tract 14, Madison County Log and frame buildings The house was 24x38 feet and the barn and shed were 38x52x14 feet, both constructed of log and frame. | From the records | Nicholson, J. Daniel, Madison County court land file, page 1: House: 24x38', log and frame. Barn & Shed: 38x52x14', log and frame. |
M.J. Dwyer farm, Tract 68, Rappahannock County A log house and spring house The tract included a 24x36 foot log and frame dwelling with six rooms, a log barn, a corn crib, and a spring house. | From the records | DwyerM.J._Heirs_Rapp68.pdf, page 2: Dwelling: 24x36*, log and frame, 6 rooms, 2 story... Barn: 24x45", log... Spring house: 6&xl0' |
M.J. Dwyer farm, Tract 68, Rappahannock County Log and frame dwelling with metal roof The tract included a two-story, six-room dwelling measuring 24 by 36 feet, constructed of log and frame with a metal and shingle roof in fair condition. | From the records | Dwyer, MJ Heirs, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: DWELLING=---24x36' log and frame, 6 rooms, 2 story, metal and shingle roof, fair condition |
W.F. Taylor farm, Tract 321, Madison County Orchard of fruit and nut trees The tract included an orchard of fruit and nut trees valued at $115.00. | From the records | Taylor, WF, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: Fruit’ nut trees------- £115.00. |
Joel Wright farm, Tract 129, Albemarle County Government purchase price In April 1937 a government attorney wrote that he would bring a check for $5,295.00 to the Charlottesville courthouse on April 17 to close the purchase of the 327.2-acre tract, less fees, taxes and any liens. | From the records | Wright and Driver_Albemarle129.pdf, page 8: At that time I shell bring with me a check for $5,295.00 |
C.H. Sellers farm, Tract 200, Rockingham County No merchantable timber on the land The appraisers found no merchantable timber on the tract, and noted that it had been repeatedly burned over. | From the records | Sellers, C. H., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: There is no merchantable timber on it has been repeatedly burned over. |
Maple Spring School tract, Tract 10, Rockingham County A frame dwelling with a metal roof The school tract included a frame dwelling measuring 31 by 52 feet with two rooms, a 10 by 10 foot porch, a metal roof, and brick flues. | From the records | School Board of Rockingham County, Rockingham County court land file, page 16: Dwelling: Frame, 31x52*, 2 rooms, porch 10xl0', metal roof, brick flues, 1 story, plastered, fair condition, solid foundation. |
Maple Spring School tract, Tract 10, Rockingham County Rich land suitable for farming The land on the school tract was described as very rich and suitable for either farming or building sites. | From the records | School Board of Rockingham County, Rockingham County court land file, page 16: The land on which this school house is located is very rich. Suitable for either farming or building sites. |
Maple Spring School tract, Tract 10, Rockingham County School board acquired tracts in 1888 and 1890 The School Board had acquired Tract No. 10b from Solomon Dean in 1888 and Tract No. 10d from Thos. Hensley in 1890. | From the records | School Board of Rockingham County, Rockingham County court land file, page 20: Tract No. 10b having been acquired by your petitioner from Solomon Dean and wife by deed of date November 19, 1888, and Tract No. 10d having been acquired by your petitioner from Thos. Hensley and wife by deed of date February 20, 1890. |
George Pollock farm (part a), Tract 296a, Page County Highest-valued tract in Page County The survey valued the George Pollock tract at $27,900, the highest valuation of any Page County tract. | From the records | trct_val_tot compared across 721 Page County tracts with a usable value (118 skipped); the maximum is $27,900, with no other tract at that value. Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
Silas Thornhill farm, Tract 69, Warren County Buildings divided among heirs When the Atwood estate was divided, the buildings on a 19 1/8-acre lot were appraised at $175 and assigned to Silas B. Thornhill. He was to pay Bernice L. Baggarly and Hester A. Thornhill $58.33 each for their one-third shares. | From the records | ThornhillSilasB._Warren69.pdf, page 5: the buildims on sd. tract (lot #3) we have appraised at one hundred and seventy five ($175.00) Dollars |
Nelson O. Aylor farm, Tract 261, Madison County Abandoned log dwelling in poor condition The tract included a log dwelling with five rooms and a porch, described as being in poor condition and abandoned, with a spring water supply and pillar foundation. | From the records | Aylor, Nelson D estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: Dwelling: Log, 14x33', 5 rooms, ineluding room on end of porch, porch 7x12", shingle roof, 1% story, poor condition, abandoned, spring water supply, pillar foundation. |
Margaret Lynn Wheat farm, Tract 271, Rockingham County Vacant frame dwelling in poor condition The tract included a frame dwelling in poor condition that was now vacant, featuring a metal roof and brick flues. | From the records | Wheat, Margaret Lynn, Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Improvements: Frame dwelling: 16x50', with 4 rooms, kitchen 12x16‘, one room, metal roof, brick flues, 2 story, 4 rooms, plastered, poor condition and now vacant |
Roy Berry farm, Tract 334, Madison County Orchard of 52 fruit trees The tract included an orchard of 52 fruit trees in fair condition. | From the records | Berry, Roy, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 52 fruit trees, fair condition, valued @ $1.25 -- $65.00. |
J.A. McDaniel estate farm (part a), Tract 354a, Madison County Frame buildings valued at $720 The tract included a frame dwelling, barn, kitchen, meat house, two hen houses, and a shop, with a total improvement value of $720.00. | From the records | McDaniel, JA estate, Madison County court land file, page 2: Improvements: Dwelling: Frame, 16x32', 4 rooms, porch 10x32! , paper roof, 2 stories, foundation of posts, spring water supply, occupied by owner. Barn: Frame, 22x37', with shed 8xl2! , shingle roof, fair condition. Kitchen: Frame, 14x23', 2 rooms, shingle roof, fair condition. Meat House: Frame, 7x9', paper roof, fair condition. Hen house: Frame, 12x12', paper roof, fair condition. Hen house: Frame, 6x8',. Shop: Frame, 12x18', with shed 10x18', shingle roof, fair condition. Total value of improvements -- $720.00. |
W.M. Burke estate farm, Tract 243, Rappahannock County An orchard of 40 trees growing timothy hay The orchard contained 40 trees that were 15 to 20 years old, with timothy hay growing in the area. | From the records | Burke, William Estate, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: Orchard, 40 trees, 15 to 20 years old. ... Small orchard, timothy hay growing therein. |
Charles Frazier farm, Tract 239, Rappahannock County Claim of Gift from Father A form states the tract was claimed to be a gift from his father, G. A. Frazier, on November 9, 1922, for support. | From the records | FrazierCharlesF_Rapp239_lres.pdf, page 18: Claim states it was a gift from his father G. A. Frazier, on November 9, 1922, for support. |
W. P. Buracker farm, Tract 319, Page County An orchard valued at $120 The tract included an orchard that was appraised at $120. | From the records | BurackerW.P._Page319.pdf, page 3: Value of orchard i 120.00 |
Nish North farm, Tract 8, Rappahannock County No improvements on the 300-acre tract The sheet listed no improvements on the 300-acre tract, and recorded no orchard or cultivated land. | From the records | North, Nish, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Improvements: None. ... Orchard: ... Cultivated Land: |
Nish North farm, Tract 8, Rappahannock County Timber damaged by past fires The land history notes that repeated fires had damaged the timber and hurt its reproduction. | From the records | North, Nish, Rappahannock County court land file, page 1: Repeated fires in the past have damaged the timber and hurt the reproduction. |
Nish North farm, Tract 8, Rappahannock County Bark peeled from trees thirty years prior The history of the tract said the bark had been peeled about thirty years earlier. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “The history of the tract said the bark had been peeled about thirty years earlier”; the county court land file says “Repeated fires in the past have damaged the timber and hurt the reproduction”. | From the records | North, Nish, Rappahannock County court land file, page 3: The bark was peeled about thirty years ago. |
Nish North farm, Tract 8, Rappahannock County Young timber removed for staves and handles Young timber of hickory, locust, and poplar was being removed for pin wood, staves, shuttle, and handle stock. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “Young timber of hickory, locust, and poplar was being removed for pin wood, staves, shuttle, and handle stock”; the county court land file says “Repeated fires in the past have damaged the timber and hurt the reproduction”. | From the records | North, Nish, Rappahannock County court land file, page 3: the young timber of these species is now being removed for pin wood, staves, shuttle and handle stock |
Joseph H. Weatherholtz farm, Tract 56, Page County Land inherited from father The land was inherited from Benjamin T. Weatherholtz, the father of Joseph H. Weatherholtz. | From the records | WeatherholtzJosephH._Page56.pdf, page 5: This land was inherited from Benjamin T. Weatherholtz, the Father of Joseph H. Weatherholtz |
John E. Presgraves farm (part a), Tract 47a, Page County Rough roads to shipping point The tract was one and a half miles over rough roads from Vaughn, the nearest shipping point. | From the records | PresgravesJohnE._Page47A.pdf, page 2: Roads: One end e half miles over rough roads to Vaughn, neare est shipping point. |
Robert M. Burke farm, Tract 173, Rockingham County Abandoned log dwelling in poor condition The tract included a 22x25 foot log dwelling with four rooms and a porch, which was in very poor condition and abandoned. | From the records | Burke, Robert M. etc., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Dwelling: Log 22x25", 4 rooms, porch 6x22", metal roof, stone flues, very poor condition, abandoned |
Robert M. Burke farm, Tract 173, Rockingham County Valuation of fruit trees The total value assigned to the fruit trees on the tract was $66.00. | From the records | Burke, Robert M. etc., Rockingham County court land file, page 2: Total value of fruit trees --- $66.00 |
Homer Pollock & Fox farm, Tract 75, Madison County Land valued at $907.50 The total value of the land was appraised at $907.50. | From the records | Pollock, GF and Fox, HF, Madison County court land file, page 1: Total value of tract. $907.50 |
Homer Pollock & Fox farm, Tract 75, Madison County $3,850 claimed for the Pollock and Fox tract A value of $3,850 was claimed for the tract owned by G. F. Pollock and H. F. Fox, which was assessed at $770. | From the records | Pollock, GF and Fox, HF, Madison County court land file, page 2: Value Claimed: $3850 |
Rust Nicholson farm, Tract 5, Madison County Log house in fair condition The tract included a log house measuring 15 by 22 feet that was in fair condition. | From the records | Nicholson, Rast, Madison County court land file, page 2: Improvements: Log house: 15x22', fair condition. |
Rust Nicholson farm, Tract 5, Madison County Barn in poor condition A log barn measuring 14 by 19 feet with a section of 12 by 16 feet was in poor condition. | From the records | Nicholson, Rast, Madison County court land file, page 2: Barn: Log, 14x19'-12x16', poor condition. |
Rust Nicholson farm, Tract 5, Madison County Five apple trees in orchard The orchard contained five apple trees. | From the records | Nicholson, Rast, Madison County court land file, page 2: Orchard: 5 apple trees. |
Rust Nicholson farm, Tract 5, Madison County Land full of rocks The soil was described as light loam that was full of rocks and had a steep western exposure. | From the records | Nicholson, Rast, Madison County court land file, page 2: Soil: Light loam; full of rocks and steep western exposure. |
Rust Nicholson farm, Tract 5, Madison County Award for Tract 5 The court ordered the distribution of $615.00, which was the award set out in the judgment of condemnation for Tract No. 5. | From the records | Nicholson, Rast, Madison County court land file, page 7: the said sum of $615.00, paid into Court as just compensation for said Tract No. 5, be paid out and distributed as follows |
Jack Nicholson farm, Tract 88, Madison County Jack Nicholson's farm improvements The tract included a frame dwelling with a solid foundation and shingle roof, a frame barn in poor condition, a frame henhouse, and a log corn house. | From the records | Nicholson, Jack, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: Frame dwelling 16x25, 4 rooms, 1% story, 3 rooms ceiled, solid foundation, shingle roof. Frame barn, 15x21x12, shingle roof, poor condition. Frame henhouse, 9xl0x8, shingle roof, fair condition. Log Corn house, 8xl0x8, poor condition. |
Jack Nicholson farm, Tract 88, Madison County Jack Nicholson's orchard The orchard contained six apple trees that were 25 years old and ten peach trees that were 44 years old, both in fair condition. | From the records | Nicholson, Jack, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 6 apple trees, 25 yrs. fair condition. 1.00 10 peach " 44 yrs. , fair condition. 1.00 |
Jack Nicholson farm, Tract 88, Madison County Jack Nicholson's claimed value Jack Nicholson claimed a total value of $650 for the 28 acres, while the assessed value was $187. | From the records | Nicholson, Jack, Madison County court land file, page 2: Value Claimed: $650 = $187 " 141.82 (1950) |
Elmer Lam farm, Tract 364, Rockingham County Payment to R.A. Breeden The Treasurer of Virginia paid $265 to R. A. Breeden in Stanardsville as full settlement for the tract. | From the records | Lam, Elmer, Rockingham County court land file, page 6: paid to_R- A- Breeden, Stanardsville, ‘irginia g265.00 being in full settlement of tract #564 |
Elmer Lam farm, Tract 364, Rockingham County Award amount for Tract 364 The court ordered the payment of $265.00 to R. A. Breeden as just compensation for Tract No. 364. | From the records | Breeden, R. A., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: the said sum of $265.00,paid into Court by petition-~ er as just compensation for tract Noe 364,be paid to ReA. Breeden |
Elmer Lam farm, Tract 364, Rockingham County 1874 sale of undivided interest Wm. M. Roach and his wife Sarah sold their undivided interest in the Catherine Beasley tract to James W. Warble for forty dollars. | From the records | Breeden, R. A., Rockingham County court land file, page 8: in consideration of forty dollars to them in hand paid by the said Warble... the said "m. eM. eRoach and Sarah his wife hereby graht unto to the said Jas. W. Warble... All of their undivided interest |
W.P.R. Weaver estate farm, Tract 146, Greene County Highest-valued tract in Greene County The survey valued the W.P.R. Weaver estate tract at $4,151, the highest valuation of any Greene County tract. | From the records | trct_val_tot compared across 416 Greene County tracts with a usable value (84 skipped); the maximum is $4,151, with no other tract at that value. Source: NPS survey of the park land tracts (nps-shen-tracts). |
Kate Walters farm, Tract 80, Warren County Small dwellings and stable There were two small frame dwellings and one small stable, all in poor condition. | From the records | WaltersClifton(Kate)_Warren80.pdf, page 2: two amell frome dwellings, one mall steble. Poor gondii tions |
Louise Jarrell farm, Tract 360, Madison County Poor condition barn and shed The barn and shed were constructed of log with a shingle roof but were noted to be in poor condition. | From the records | Jarrell, Louise Mrs., Madison County court land file, page 1: Barn and shed: Log, 12x25', shingle roof; poor condition, shed, OxiIer. |
Bank of Warren tract (part a), Tract 120a, Rappahannock County A stone building and old still house The tract included a stone building measuring 14 by 18 feet and an old still house that was 21 by 84 feet, constructed of log and frame. | From the records | Bank of Warren, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: Stone building 14'x18'-Log 1 room,shingle roof- Old still house 21'x84',log and frame, shingle- roof. |
Dr. J.T. Kelly farm, Tract 59, Rappahannock County Poor quality remaining timber The present stand of timber was described as poor quality with no market value. | From the records | KellyJ.T.Dr._Rapp59_III.pdf, page 2: The present stand of timber is of poor quality and has no market walue. |
Dr. J.T. Kelly farm, Tract 59, Rappahannock County Land valued at $262 A 172-acre part of the land claimed by Dr. J. T. Kelly was valued at $262 in total, an average of $1.51 per acre. | From the records | KellyJ.T.Dr._Rapp59_III.pdf, page 2: otal value of lend ‘eeseses | 2600 Average Value per acre <e<« $1.51 |
Dr. J.T. Kelly farm, Tract 59, Rappahannock County Valuation of improvements The total value of improvements on the tract was appraised at $150. | From the records | Kelly, Dr. JT, Rappahannock County court land file, page 22: Total value of improvements ..... 150.00 |
Marvin H. Long farm, Tract 152, Rockingham County Goat orchard on Giant's Grave A 100-acre ridge called Giant's Grave was fenced and stocked with goats for an orchard, but the owner sold the goats at a loss after the park boundary included the land. | From the records | Long, M. H., Rockingham County court land file, page 17: It has been cut over and stocked with goats for the purpose of an orchard... I sold the goats, taking a loss of $128.00. |
Marvin H. Long farm, Tract 152, Rockingham County Long objected to the appraisal M. H. Long objected that the Board of Appraisal Commissioners made no allowance for damage to the remaining land of the movant. | From the records | Long, M. H., Rockingham County court land file, page 26: (2) Because the said Board of Appraisal Commissioners made no allowance for damage to the remaining land of movant. |
Marvin H. Long farm, Tract 152, Rockingham County A log goat shelter with a metal roof The improvements listed included a log goat shelter measuring 16 by 20 by 10 feet, with a metal roof, in fair condition. | From the records | Long, M. H., Rockingham County court land file, page 6: Improvements: Goat shelter: Log 16x20xl0*, metal roof, fair condition — $25.00 |
Tiny (Teenie?) Nicholson farm, Tract 96, Madison County A frame dwelling with stone flues The tract included a frame dwelling measuring 14 by 28 feet with seven rooms, a porch, and stone flues, which was occupied by a tenant. | From the records | Nicholson, Tiney, Madison County court land file, page 1: Improvements: Frame dwelling 14 x 28, 7 rooms, porch 8 x 28, shed IO x 16, shingle roof, stone flues, 14 story, 5 ceiled walls, fair condition, occupied by tenant |
Mt. Olive Baptist Church tract, Tract 255, Rappahannock County A frame church building with missing windows The tract contained a frame church building measuring 16 by 20 feet with a shingle roof and some windows missing. | From the records | Mt. Olive Church, Rappahannock County court land file, page 2: Church Building, frame, 16 x 20, some windows missing, shingle roof,----------~-- $100.00 |
George M. Shifflett farm, Tract 182, Rockingham County Pledge of five acres George Shifflett had made a pledge obligating him to give 5 acres of his land within the Park Area to the Park Project. | From the records | Shifflett, G. M., Rockingham County court land file, page 8: By reason of contribution pledge, obligating the owner, George Shifflett, to give 5 acres of his land within the Park Area to Park Project. |
Chadwell Berry estate farm, Tract 103, Madison County Frame dwelling in poor condition The tract included a 16x16 foot frame dwelling with four rooms, a shingle roof, and a spring water supply, but it was in poor condition. | From the records | Chadwell, Berry estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: Frame dwelling, 16x16 ft. L. 4 rooms, shingle roof, @ story, poor condition, water supply is spring, solid foundation and cellar. |
Chadwell Berry estate farm, Tract 103, Madison County Log barn also in poor condition A log barn measuring 16x24 feet with a shingle roof was listed as an improvement on the property. | From the records | Chadwell, Berry estate, Madison County court land file, page 1: Log Barn, 16x24 ft. shingle roof, poor condition. |
Vernon Foltz farm, Tract 48, Rockingham County Award of $4,880 for Tract 48 A petition said the Special Investigators and Board of Appraisal Commissioners awarded Vernon W. Foltz $4,880.00 as compensation and damages for the taking. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “A petition said the Special Investigators and Board of Appraisal Commissioners awarded Vernon W. Foltz $4,880.00 as compensation and damages for the taking”; the county court land file says “PETITION OF VERNON W. FOLTZ vs”. | From the records | Fultz, Vernon, Rockingham County court land file, page 39: That the Special Investigators and Board of Appraisal Commissioners heretofore appointed in these proceedings awarded your petitioner the sum of $4880.00 as compensation anddamages for the taking of the aforesaid land |
Vernon Foltz farm, Tract 48, Rockingham County Overpayment of $120 on Tract 48 A court order said the Treasurer paid out a total of $6,480.00 ($176.00 to the Commission and $6,304.00 to Vernon W. Foltz), which was $120.00 more than the $6,360.00 adjudicated. Sources differ: the park land records at JMU gives “A court order said the Treasurer paid out a total of $6,480.00 ($176.00 to the Commission and $6,304.00 to Vernon W. Foltz), which was $120.00 more than the $6,360.00 adjudicated”; the county court land file says “Whereupon, Ae Ce Carson, Counsel for the State Commission on Conser- | vation and Development and the Treasurer of Virginia, moved the Court for an | order directed to the said Vernon W. Foltz and Robert W. Keyser, the attorney who represented him in procuring the entry of the above mentioned distri”. | From the records | Fultz, Vernon, Rockingham County court land file, page 49: a total of $6,480.00, in obedience to said orders entered respectively June 25, 1935 and January 20, 1937, being $120.00 more than the sum of $6,360.00 adjudicated for the taking of Tract Noe 48 less the said strip |
J.T. and W.B. Helbert farm, Tract 223, Rockingham County No improvements listed on the farm The file listed no improvements on the tract. | From the records | Helbert, J. T. & W. B., Rockingham County court land file, page 1: Improvements: NONE. |
O.B. and G.W. Smith farm, Tract 106, Madison County Smiths pledged land for the Park O. B. Smith and G. W. Smith had a contribution pledge obligating them to give 5 acres of their land within the Park Area to the Park Projects. | From the records | Smith, OB and GW, Madison County court land file, page 5: By reason of Contribution pledge, obligating the owners, O. B. Smith and G. W. Smith, to give 5 acres of their land Within the Park Area to the Park Projects |
Neda C. Dodson farm, Tract 21, Madison County A frame house in fair condition The tract included a frame house measuring 17 by 25 feet that was in fair condition. | From the records | Dodson, Ned, Madison County court land file, page 2: Improvements; House: Frame, 17x25! , fair condition -- &200.00 |
Neda C. Dodson farm, Tract 21, Madison County A log hen house A small log hen house measuring 12 by 12 feet was valued at five dollars. | From the records | Dodson, Ned, Madison County court land file, page 2: Hen house: Log, 12x12! _c-- $5.00 |
Eddie Nicholson farm (part a), Tract 47, Madison County A frame house with stone flues The tract included a frame house measuring 16 by 33 feet with four rooms, a porch, and stone flues. | From the records | Nicholson, Edward, Madison County court land file, page 1: House, frame, 16 x 33, four rooms, porch 7 x 17, shingle roof, stone flues, 14 stories high, fair condition |
Eddie Nicholson farm (part a), Tract 47, Madison County Orchard of old and improved trees The orchard contained 82 old trees and 28 improved trees. | From the records | Nicholson, Edward, Madison County court land file, page 1: Orchard: 82 Old Trees @ 75¢ --- $61.50. 28 Improved Trees @ 1.50$42.00 |
Eddie Nicholson farm (part a), Tract 47, Madison County Timber burned and valueless The timber on the wooded area had been burned and was in such condition that it had no commercial value. | From the records | Nicholson, Edward, Madison County court land file, page 1: The timber on the wooded area of this tract has been burned and is in such a condition that it has no commercial value. |
Clyde P. Owens farm, Tract 370, Page County Orchard valued at thirty dollars The tract contained an orchard that was appraised with a total value of $30.00. | From the records | OwensClydeP._Page370.pdf, page 2: Total value of orchard $30.00 |