The Papers of Jefferson Davis
October 24, 1864
From: Benjamin Wilkes (DNA, M-437, R-145, F-81-23)
“A humble plantation man” from Bedford County, Virginia believes there are too many professional men in the quartermasters and commissary departments who had no experience with farming before the war; tax in kind should be one-third of what is produced, leaving producers to do what they think best with the balance; if government needs more, should pay market prices; with farmers in the service and refugee blacks unemployed, “starvation will be the result…I think if better cannot be done the govermnt. Had best buy the negers at gold valuation, “about $100 each; “ it mite be best to set them all free—it would be better for us to do so than to have it done for us”; Impressment produces much dissatisfaction; currency reform needed; says he wrote early in the war {not found} “on the wheat that would keep longest…I thought then and think now gratest trouble a head is supplies for I could not then nor can I now see any prospect of the end of this warr”.
Taken From the Papers of Jefferson Davis Volume II
By Jefferson Davis, Haskle M. Monroe, James McIntosh
Published by LSU Press, 1971
ISBN 0807129097, 9780807 129098
Monday, October 13, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
1852 Letter to Leyburn Wilkes from Nicholas Horsley
Sacramento City, May 6th, 1852
Dear Leyburn,
So remiss are my correspondents that occasionally I half resolve to write no more, but upon more mature reflection fear that I should be the only loser in acting upon such a resolve. You I cannot regard as a correspondent for though I have several times written to you, I have never been honored with so much as a line in reply. My distaste to writing has very much increased since I have been in the country, nevertheless so great is my anxiety to be particularly acquainted of what my old friends are doing that I would notwithstanding this feeling write often, if I had any encouragement whatever, if I receive no reply this shall be my last endeavor to wring a line from your honor. Everything has very much altered since I was here a year ago, the houses are larger, the inhabitants have become less transient and many have brought their families here, so that you may occasionally see a young lady on the street, indeed I saw some very fair specimens of beauty at the theater last night. In the cities and vallies(sic) you can now find all the comforts and luxuries common to the older state. In elegance of dress the ladies here far surpass those of the Atlantic states. I have made no acquaintances among them nor shall I seek to do so, but shall devote all my energies in the attainment of the object for which I come. My brother and myself are packing some forty mules that as we come to Sacramento, buy an assortment of goods which we ship to Colusa a town on the Sacramento, from that place we lash the freight about two hundred and fifty lbs. to a mule on the backs of the animals, and take it to Weaver and Trinity about two hundred miles distant from Colusa. . The Indians in the vicinity of Trinity are becoming more and more daring in their attacks upon persons and property, it is dangerous for small parties to cross the mountains; many persons have been killed and hundreds of mules and cattle stolen within the last few months. A few weeks since a Mr. Anderson from Mo was driving some cattle to a ranch (a place for herding stock) a few miles from Weaverville, when he was attacked by the Indians who killed him and drove off his cattle, so as it was discovered a party followed in pursuit overtook and killed a hundred and twenty five of them -
The emigration to this country during the summer is expected to be much greater than at any year previous, it is no telling what effect it may have upon the country, whether it will develop mineral wealth that is yet unknown, or lessen the chance of those already here. The Chinese are flocking to this country in great numbers, capitalists, it is supposed have furnished large numbers with means to get here in consideration of which they (the Chinese) give their services for a mere song. In many portions of the mines, miners have past resolutions prohibiting their working among them. I regard this as the finest stock country in the world and if one would resolve to remain here six or eight years and be prudent and energetic he would be obliged to acquire wealth. I shall take up a ranch very soon though not with the purpose of remaining here, as I am resolved to return to Virginia in October and then be governed in my future movements by events - A gentleman, Mr. B (or R) Crenshaw of Lynchburg will soon be on his return to the old state, he has been very successful here, and will take with him a large amt of the “oro”-
I suppose that you have become so wedded to the peaks, that you could scarcely be contented to live elsewhere, in fact you doubtless will be soon meditating making an addition to your house hold in the person of Mrs. Leyburn Wilkes- this trip of mine has robbed me of many an hour of pleasure; I have learnt fully to appreciate the pleasure of society since I have been here and especially that of the fair, in fact I believe their can be no real happiness without them. How are they getting on with the Genessee and Lynchburg railroad, the creation of which allways brings to my memory your father and General Clay, the latter I suppose has no thought of anything else - If your father was to reside here a year, I think he would be very much pleased with the country, especially as he has such a fondness for fine stock. Miners who have been in the country a year or two are doing fully as well as they did in 50 and 51 because they have better machinery and work more systematically than ever before. The legislature --adjourned on Tuesday the 4th - I am not well ----ted (sic) up in politics and so cannot inform you how efficient their acts may prove. Let me insist again upon writing soon and direct your letters to Shasta City for which place and Trinity I will leave tomorrow, Remember me particularly to each member of your fathers family and their friends who may enquire after me.
yours truly
N Horsley
Dear Leyburn,
So remiss are my correspondents that occasionally I half resolve to write no more, but upon more mature reflection fear that I should be the only loser in acting upon such a resolve. You I cannot regard as a correspondent for though I have several times written to you, I have never been honored with so much as a line in reply. My distaste to writing has very much increased since I have been in the country, nevertheless so great is my anxiety to be particularly acquainted of what my old friends are doing that I would notwithstanding this feeling write often, if I had any encouragement whatever, if I receive no reply this shall be my last endeavor to wring a line from your honor. Everything has very much altered since I was here a year ago, the houses are larger, the inhabitants have become less transient and many have brought their families here, so that you may occasionally see a young lady on the street, indeed I saw some very fair specimens of beauty at the theater last night. In the cities and vallies(sic) you can now find all the comforts and luxuries common to the older state. In elegance of dress the ladies here far surpass those of the Atlantic states. I have made no acquaintances among them nor shall I seek to do so, but shall devote all my energies in the attainment of the object for which I come. My brother and myself are packing some forty mules that as we come to Sacramento, buy an assortment of goods which we ship to Colusa a town on the Sacramento, from that place we lash the freight about two hundred and fifty lbs. to a mule on the backs of the animals, and take it to Weaver and Trinity about two hundred miles distant from Colusa. . The Indians in the vicinity of Trinity are becoming more and more daring in their attacks upon persons and property, it is dangerous for small parties to cross the mountains; many persons have been killed and hundreds of mules and cattle stolen within the last few months. A few weeks since a Mr. Anderson from Mo was driving some cattle to a ranch (a place for herding stock) a few miles from Weaverville, when he was attacked by the Indians who killed him and drove off his cattle, so as it was discovered a party followed in pursuit overtook and killed a hundred and twenty five of them -
The emigration to this country during the summer is expected to be much greater than at any year previous, it is no telling what effect it may have upon the country, whether it will develop mineral wealth that is yet unknown, or lessen the chance of those already here. The Chinese are flocking to this country in great numbers, capitalists, it is supposed have furnished large numbers with means to get here in consideration of which they (the Chinese) give their services for a mere song. In many portions of the mines, miners have past resolutions prohibiting their working among them. I regard this as the finest stock country in the world and if one would resolve to remain here six or eight years and be prudent and energetic he would be obliged to acquire wealth. I shall take up a ranch very soon though not with the purpose of remaining here, as I am resolved to return to Virginia in October and then be governed in my future movements by events - A gentleman, Mr. B (or R) Crenshaw of Lynchburg will soon be on his return to the old state, he has been very successful here, and will take with him a large amt of the “oro”-
I suppose that you have become so wedded to the peaks, that you could scarcely be contented to live elsewhere, in fact you doubtless will be soon meditating making an addition to your house hold in the person of Mrs. Leyburn Wilkes- this trip of mine has robbed me of many an hour of pleasure; I have learnt fully to appreciate the pleasure of society since I have been here and especially that of the fair, in fact I believe their can be no real happiness without them. How are they getting on with the Genessee and Lynchburg railroad, the creation of which allways brings to my memory your father and General Clay, the latter I suppose has no thought of anything else - If your father was to reside here a year, I think he would be very much pleased with the country, especially as he has such a fondness for fine stock. Miners who have been in the country a year or two are doing fully as well as they did in 50 and 51 because they have better machinery and work more systematically than ever before. The legislature --adjourned on Tuesday the 4th - I am not well ----ted (sic) up in politics and so cannot inform you how efficient their acts may prove. Let me insist again upon writing soon and direct your letters to Shasta City for which place and Trinity I will leave tomorrow, Remember me particularly to each member of your fathers family and their friends who may enquire after me.
yours truly
N Horsley
The Piedmont Hotel
The Piedmont Hotel
In January of 1860, Benjamin Wilkes apparently decided to set Leyburn up in the hotel business in Lynchburg. It is possible that he felt sorry for Leyburn, who had lost his shirt in the Peaks of Otter business, or just was determined to see Leyburn be successful at something.
On the 25th of that month a bond (deed book W, p. 86) was recorded in Lynchburg for the following “loan” of furnishings from Benjamin to Leyburn to outfit the Piedmont Hotel near the depot of the Virginia and Tennessee railroad:
60 bedsteads
90 pair of blankets
120 spreads
150 pair of sheets
60 bolsters
120 pillows
240 pillow slips
30 bowls and pitchers
30 cooking (?) glasses
60 window shades
48 wash stands and tables
15 dozen chairs
2 sofas
Carpet for 26 rooms and intro passes
15 dinning tables
Benjamin reserved the right to remove the furnishings at any time during the three-year period of the loan. He obviously had his doubts as to whether Leyburn could handle the chore of running a major hotel, or at least wanted to exercise total control over the assets. There were no conditions placed on Benjamin’s right to revoke the deed. Leyburn clearly had to keep the old man happy.
In January of 1860, Benjamin Wilkes apparently decided to set Leyburn up in the hotel business in Lynchburg. It is possible that he felt sorry for Leyburn, who had lost his shirt in the Peaks of Otter business, or just was determined to see Leyburn be successful at something.
On the 25th of that month a bond (deed book W, p. 86) was recorded in Lynchburg for the following “loan” of furnishings from Benjamin to Leyburn to outfit the Piedmont Hotel near the depot of the Virginia and Tennessee railroad:
60 bedsteads
90 pair of blankets
120 spreads
150 pair of sheets
60 bolsters
120 pillows
240 pillow slips
30 bowls and pitchers
30 cooking (?) glasses
60 window shades
48 wash stands and tables
15 dozen chairs
2 sofas
Carpet for 26 rooms and intro passes
15 dinning tables
Benjamin reserved the right to remove the furnishings at any time during the three-year period of the loan. He obviously had his doubts as to whether Leyburn could handle the chore of running a major hotel, or at least wanted to exercise total control over the assets. There were no conditions placed on Benjamin’s right to revoke the deed. Leyburn clearly had to keep the old man happy.
James Duffel Facts
This was sent to me around 2000 from Margaret Wittle of CA--Vince
I was born in Roanoke but have lived in California for most of my life. We lived in the Los Angeles area until 12 years ago when we retired and moved to Fallbrook, CA. There was only one Duffel living in Donaldsonville, LA when I was last there in the early 90's. I was told he was about 18 or 20 but was unable to find him.The Duffel Jewelry Store and the Duffel Department Store buildings were there but unoccupied. We went to Woodstock Plantation, home of Dr. Edward Duffel (oldest son of Edward and Elizabeth), but only the "honeymoon cottage" and the pecan trees remained. We drove by Mulberry Grove ( home of Dr. Edward Duffel II). It has been restored and is very lovely. Let me know if you haven't seen Dr. Duffel's account of the Duffel family and I will send you a copy.
Margaret
Inscriptions on the tombs of Mrs. Deborah Leonard and James Duffel in Trinity Church Yard, New York City. Copied on 20th day Aug. 1817 by James. Duffel.
In Memory Of Deborah Leonard - widow of Samuel Leonard, formerly of Shrewsbury, New Jersey who departed this life Feb. 13 1800 aged 60 years.
In Memory Of James - only son of James and Rebeckah Duffel who departed this life 25th February 1802 - aged 6 years 2 months and 12 days
Beneath this stone a lovely child doth lay to cruel death a blooming early prey
His friends delight - his parents joy he proved and died lamented as he lived beloved.
Death: the Lynchburg virginian;oct.22,1835;p.3,c.3;jones library, Lynchburg.
buried in city cemetery, Lynchburg, Va. Near his brother Edward. Plaque
States "James duffel (1759-1835) revolutionary war soldier. Silversmith, whose
work is now prized by collectors.
duffel, James (11 v.r.) w.d. 231, 1; (15 v.r.) w.d. 275, 1
List of the revolutionary soldiers of Virginia, h. J. Eckenrode,
Archivist, Virginia state library 1913
from "silversmiths of Virginia" by George barton cutten. The dietz press, inc. Richmond, Va.
James duffel (1761-1835) was born in bucks co., Pa., The son of Barnabas duffel and Rebecca saunders.
Where he learned his trade we do not know - it may have been in Alexandria, va.
For he enlisted in the revolutionary army from that city.
According to ghaltney he was a corporal in the 5th and 11th va. Regiments of the continental line.
He is listed in the 1790 census as a resident of prince georges parish,
Georgetown district, south carolina and on jan. 2, 1799 he advertised in
Georgetown "any article of gold or silver can be made as usual on short
Notice."
! In 1800 he desired to remove from south carolina and requested all persons
Indebted to him to settle their accounts, but if there were those who wished to
Discharge their obligations in rice, he would receive that at cash price.
Georgetown at that time was a great rice producing area. He married Rebecca
Leonard of Shrewsbury, new jersey and new York city.
! The New York directory in 1801 contains his name with the information that
He was to be found at 349 pearl st.
! His eldest child and only son died in New York in 1802 aged 6 years.
Later that same year he moved to Fredericksburg, va. Where his brother Edward,
A merchant, had preceded him. On October 28 of that year, he thanked the
People of Fredericksburg for the encouragement they had given him and announced
That he had removed three doors above his former residence, to a tenement of
Capt. Mercers. In feb., 1804 he revealed that a negro girl had come to his
Shop and, under pretense of being sent by a neighboring lady, obtained four
Pairs of earrings, a breast pin and a finger ring. He asked that these be
Stopped if offered for sale.
! He continued to advertise watches, silver, plated ware, jewelry and guns,
Until on aug. 4, 1807 he gave notice that he intended moving to lynchburg
About the middle of the following month, and offered his stock for sale.
Whether he moved at this time or not has not been determined, but his younger
Daughter elizabeth was born in fredericksburg on oct. 19, 1809. His brother,
Edward, had gone to lynchburg, and here james followed him. The wives of
These two brothers were sisters.
! In 1810 he bought lot no. 13 in lynchburg and in 1811 lot no. 6 besides
Some other land near the city. In the latter year he was a member of the
Lynchburg city council, and in 1814 a director of the newly organized exchange
Bank of virginia.
! Not a little of his silver is still to be found around lynchburg and he
Evidently worked there for many years. In nov. 1817 he advertised that he
Intended to quit his present business and offered his stock for sale and the
House in which he lived for rent. Jewelry, silver and plated wear, watches,
Spectacles, rifles and shot guns, pistols, swords, epaulettes, whips and canes
Were for sale at greatly reduced prices until all was sold.
! On dec. 3, 1827 he bought a piece of land from william gatt's executors,
To which he added more frontage in 1828. This was the center of the towns
Business district.
! He had five daughters, and on the occasion of their marriages he gave each
A silver tea set which he had made. One of these is now in the possession of
Miss nannie watson of chatham, va., The wedding gift to her grandmother,
Elizabeth watson. Miss nellie gregory of lynchburg has the silver pitcher
Belonging to the set originally presented to her great grandmother deborah west
Gregory. James duffel died in lynchburg oct. 21, 1835.
I.duffel jd
capt. William grimes co.,15th va. Regiment of foot, commanded by colonel james
Innes. Subsequently known as 11th & 15th va. Regiment
Enlisted dec. 5th, 1776, appointed corporal aug. 1777.
Company muster roll for nov. 1779 dated almorrowtown
Dec. 9th 1779 name appears with remark relative to him "on command southward."
A DIRECTORY OF AMERICAN SILVER, PEWTER AND SILVER PLATE
by Ralph M. & Terry Kovel
Crown Publishers, Inc., NY p. 87.
James Duffel (b. 1761- d. 1835)
Georgetown, SC (c. 1790-1800)
New York, NY (c 1801)
Fredericksburg, VA (c. 1802-1807)
Lynchburg, VA (c. 1810-1828)
(Reproduces 4 of his marks)
SOUTH CAROLINA SILVERSMITHS 16-90-1860
by E. Milby Burton Director, the Charleston Museum
The Charleston Museum, Pub., Charleston, SC
pp. 235-236
James Duffel Working Georgetown, c .1790-1800, New York, NY, 1801 -
Duffel is listed in the 1790 census as being from Prince George's Parish, Georgetown district. He advertised in the Georgetown Gazette for January 2, 1799: "Any article of Gold and Silver can be made as usual at a short notice." The following year he informs the public that he intends removing from the State, and earnestly requests all persons indebted to him to pay their debts; otherwise he will be compelled to have recourse to legal measures. However, for the accommodation of those who prefer paying in rice, he will receive that commodity at cash price.
While it is well known that tobacco was used as a medium of exchange in early colonial days, especially in Virginia, it is not so generally known that rice was used in the same manner in South Carolina. At that time the Georgetown area was probably the greatest rice producing area in the Western Hemisphere.
It is reasonable to suppose that Duffel chose Georgetown as a location because he thought that since the surrounding rice plantations were owned by wealthy and distinguished families they would patronize his shop. That he was disappointed in any such hopes seems evident from his intention to "remove from the state." In any event, he disappears from Georgetown after 1800. It is possible that he went to New York; a James Duffel, silversmith, is listed for the first time in the New York directory for 1801.
In the collection of the Charleston Museum are some spoons marked I. Duffel in a rectangle.
I was born in Roanoke but have lived in California for most of my life. We lived in the Los Angeles area until 12 years ago when we retired and moved to Fallbrook, CA. There was only one Duffel living in Donaldsonville, LA when I was last there in the early 90's. I was told he was about 18 or 20 but was unable to find him.The Duffel Jewelry Store and the Duffel Department Store buildings were there but unoccupied. We went to Woodstock Plantation, home of Dr. Edward Duffel (oldest son of Edward and Elizabeth), but only the "honeymoon cottage" and the pecan trees remained. We drove by Mulberry Grove ( home of Dr. Edward Duffel II). It has been restored and is very lovely. Let me know if you haven't seen Dr. Duffel's account of the Duffel family and I will send you a copy.
Margaret
Inscriptions on the tombs of Mrs. Deborah Leonard and James Duffel in Trinity Church Yard, New York City. Copied on 20th day Aug. 1817 by James. Duffel.
In Memory Of Deborah Leonard - widow of Samuel Leonard, formerly of Shrewsbury, New Jersey who departed this life Feb. 13 1800 aged 60 years.
In Memory Of James - only son of James and Rebeckah Duffel who departed this life 25th February 1802 - aged 6 years 2 months and 12 days
Beneath this stone a lovely child doth lay to cruel death a blooming early prey
His friends delight - his parents joy he proved and died lamented as he lived beloved.
Death: the Lynchburg virginian;oct.22,1835;p.3,c.3;jones library, Lynchburg.
buried in city cemetery, Lynchburg, Va. Near his brother Edward. Plaque
States "James duffel (1759-1835) revolutionary war soldier. Silversmith, whose
work is now prized by collectors.
duffel, James (11 v.r.) w.d. 231, 1; (15 v.r.) w.d. 275, 1
List of the revolutionary soldiers of Virginia, h. J. Eckenrode,
Archivist, Virginia state library 1913
from "silversmiths of Virginia" by George barton cutten. The dietz press, inc. Richmond, Va.
James duffel (1761-1835) was born in bucks co., Pa., The son of Barnabas duffel and Rebecca saunders.
Where he learned his trade we do not know - it may have been in Alexandria, va.
For he enlisted in the revolutionary army from that city.
According to ghaltney he was a corporal in the 5th and 11th va. Regiments of the continental line.
He is listed in the 1790 census as a resident of prince georges parish,
Georgetown district, south carolina and on jan. 2, 1799 he advertised in
Georgetown "any article of gold or silver can be made as usual on short
Notice."
! In 1800 he desired to remove from south carolina and requested all persons
Indebted to him to settle their accounts, but if there were those who wished to
Discharge their obligations in rice, he would receive that at cash price.
Georgetown at that time was a great rice producing area. He married Rebecca
Leonard of Shrewsbury, new jersey and new York city.
! The New York directory in 1801 contains his name with the information that
He was to be found at 349 pearl st.
! His eldest child and only son died in New York in 1802 aged 6 years.
Later that same year he moved to Fredericksburg, va. Where his brother Edward,
A merchant, had preceded him. On October 28 of that year, he thanked the
People of Fredericksburg for the encouragement they had given him and announced
That he had removed three doors above his former residence, to a tenement of
Capt. Mercers. In feb., 1804 he revealed that a negro girl had come to his
Shop and, under pretense of being sent by a neighboring lady, obtained four
Pairs of earrings, a breast pin and a finger ring. He asked that these be
Stopped if offered for sale.
! He continued to advertise watches, silver, plated ware, jewelry and guns,
Until on aug. 4, 1807 he gave notice that he intended moving to lynchburg
About the middle of the following month, and offered his stock for sale.
Whether he moved at this time or not has not been determined, but his younger
Daughter elizabeth was born in fredericksburg on oct. 19, 1809. His brother,
Edward, had gone to lynchburg, and here james followed him. The wives of
These two brothers were sisters.
! In 1810 he bought lot no. 13 in lynchburg and in 1811 lot no. 6 besides
Some other land near the city. In the latter year he was a member of the
Lynchburg city council, and in 1814 a director of the newly organized exchange
Bank of virginia.
! Not a little of his silver is still to be found around lynchburg and he
Evidently worked there for many years. In nov. 1817 he advertised that he
Intended to quit his present business and offered his stock for sale and the
House in which he lived for rent. Jewelry, silver and plated wear, watches,
Spectacles, rifles and shot guns, pistols, swords, epaulettes, whips and canes
Were for sale at greatly reduced prices until all was sold.
! On dec. 3, 1827 he bought a piece of land from william gatt's executors,
To which he added more frontage in 1828. This was the center of the towns
Business district.
! He had five daughters, and on the occasion of their marriages he gave each
A silver tea set which he had made. One of these is now in the possession of
Miss nannie watson of chatham, va., The wedding gift to her grandmother,
Elizabeth watson. Miss nellie gregory of lynchburg has the silver pitcher
Belonging to the set originally presented to her great grandmother deborah west
Gregory. James duffel died in lynchburg oct. 21, 1835.
I.duffel jd
capt. William grimes co.,15th va. Regiment of foot, commanded by colonel james
Innes. Subsequently known as 11th & 15th va. Regiment
Enlisted dec. 5th, 1776, appointed corporal aug. 1777.
Company muster roll for nov. 1779 dated almorrowtown
Dec. 9th 1779 name appears with remark relative to him "on command southward."
A DIRECTORY OF AMERICAN SILVER, PEWTER AND SILVER PLATE
by Ralph M. & Terry Kovel
Crown Publishers, Inc., NY p. 87.
James Duffel (b. 1761- d. 1835)
Georgetown, SC (c. 1790-1800)
New York, NY (c 1801)
Fredericksburg, VA (c. 1802-1807)
Lynchburg, VA (c. 1810-1828)
(Reproduces 4 of his marks)
SOUTH CAROLINA SILVERSMITHS 16-90-1860
by E. Milby Burton Director, the Charleston Museum
The Charleston Museum, Pub., Charleston, SC
pp. 235-236
James Duffel Working Georgetown, c .1790-1800, New York, NY, 1801 -
Duffel is listed in the 1790 census as being from Prince George's Parish, Georgetown district. He advertised in the Georgetown Gazette for January 2, 1799: "Any article of Gold and Silver can be made as usual at a short notice." The following year he informs the public that he intends removing from the State, and earnestly requests all persons indebted to him to pay their debts; otherwise he will be compelled to have recourse to legal measures. However, for the accommodation of those who prefer paying in rice, he will receive that commodity at cash price.
While it is well known that tobacco was used as a medium of exchange in early colonial days, especially in Virginia, it is not so generally known that rice was used in the same manner in South Carolina. At that time the Georgetown area was probably the greatest rice producing area in the Western Hemisphere.
It is reasonable to suppose that Duffel chose Georgetown as a location because he thought that since the surrounding rice plantations were owned by wealthy and distinguished families they would patronize his shop. That he was disappointed in any such hopes seems evident from his intention to "remove from the state." In any event, he disappears from Georgetown after 1800. It is possible that he went to New York; a James Duffel, silversmith, is listed for the first time in the New York directory for 1801.
In the collection of the Charleston Museum are some spoons marked I. Duffel in a rectangle.
Reubenetta Burch Wilkes
The remains of Mrs. Reubenetta Burch Wilks, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. White, at Crewe Saturday afternoon, were brought to the city yesterday on train no. 17 on the Norfolk & Western. They were met by family and friends who followed them to their last resting-place in Spring Hill Cemetery. The deceased was 68 years of age and the widow of the Late Corbin Wilks. She was a sister of Former Mayor George H. Burch, of this city, and is survived four sons and three daughters.
Died 8/5/1907
The News, Lynchburg, VA. Aug 6, 1907 p. 10, col 2
Died 8/5/1907
The News, Lynchburg, VA. Aug 6, 1907 p. 10, col 2
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