Vineyard Landmark Home Burns to Ground

 This article was found in the Gate City Herald, Vol. 40 No. 25 on 18 Nov 1943.
Very sad for the historical home of my Vineyard family to burn to the ground.

George Vineyard Sr Married Mary Campbell

George Vineyard, Sr (1759 - 1852) married Mary Campbell (1772-1843) on 2 Nove 1790 in Rockbridge Co., Va. It was witnessed by Samuel McClure, Richard Gutherie, Gilbert Campbell.

Her father, George Cambell gave his written consent.

Malinda (Witt) Vineyard Estate

 Malinda Witt married John Vineyard, son of George Vineyard and Mary Campbell. Her estate was settled by her sons in 1858 in Moniteau, Missouri.

John Vineyard and Malinda Witt Marriage Record

MARRIAGE DATE 6 FEB 1827

MONTGOMERY CO., VA

Marriage Records - Vineyards, Campbells, McClures

 These families lead to my next generations 

of deep roots in AMERICA.

Rockbridge County VA
USGenWeb Archives

Marriage Bonds, 1778-1801

Groom Index, V - Y

http://www.usgwarchives.net/va/rockbridge/v-y.html

Groom                  Bride            bondsman    bondsman2    witnessnoGroom’s parents listed Bride’s parent    date               

Vineyard, George	Campbell, Mary	McClure, Saml.	Guthry, Richd.		Campbell, Gilbert				Campbell, George	29 Oct 1790	1790-033a.
Vineyard, George	Campbell, Mary	McClure, Saml.	Guthry, Richd.		Campbell, Gilbert				Campbell, George	29 Oct 1790	1790-033b

Vineyard Cemetery

 Vineyard Cemetery information from Find A Grave

https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2418762/george-%26-mary-campbell-vineyard-family-cemetery

 The Vineyard Cemetery is located north of Gate City. Take Red Hill Road (Virginia State Route 666) north out of Gate City. Cemetery will be on the left a little past the intersection of Red Bluff Road.

This cemetery is located on Moccasin Ridge, about 1.75 miles northwest of Gate City and is the burial place of George Vineyard and wife Mary (Campbell) who were married in Rockbridge County in 1790; their eldest son George Washington Vineyard and wife Hannah (Hart) who were married in 1827, and their eldest son John A, Vineyard and wife Elizabeth (France) who were married in 1853. All three generations lived on the Vineyard homestead at this location, from about 1835. Take Highway 666 north out of Gate City. 2/10 mile past the intersection of Red Bluff Road is a cemetery on the left, next to the road. Further back, beyond this cemetery is the Vineyard Cemetery, in a stand of trees.

GEORGE VINEYARD, JR. GRAVESTONE

1793-1860

Words for a Person in Mourning

 ~ 'Words' by Ullie-Kaye

~ Art by Jennifer Yoswa

Instead of saying, "I know what it feels like", let's say "I cannot imagine your heartbreak".

Instead of saying, "You're strong, you'll get through this, let's say " You'll hurt, and I'll be here.

Instead of saying, "You look like you're doing well, Let's say, "How are you holding up today?"

Instead of saying, "Healing takes time", let's say "Healing has no timeline".

Instead of saying, "Everything happens for a reason, let's say "This must feel so terribly senseless right now".

And when there are no words to say at all, you don't need to try and find some.  

Love speaks in silences too.

William Isaac Vineyard Death Certificate

 William Isaac Vineyard was the son of 

George Vineyard (1793-1860) and Hannah Hart (1802-1882).

Margaret "Peggy" Vineyard, Christopher's daughter

 Margaret "Peggy" Vineyard (1760-1856)

married John Croddy (1755-1838)

Marriage date: 28 May 1780 in Rockbridge County VA 

John served in the Revolution in 1776 at Valley Forge. He was the first man to enlist in the Virginia line. He served 2 years, 1 month and given an honorable discharge for being physically disabled at Valley Forge.

He received U.S. Pensions as evidenced by Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 through 1858. From the Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury, 1818-1872.

Below is John Croddy's Will

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Losing Someone Who Is Still Living

 I've experienced this a few times, and it is just as hard as losing someone when they die. It may be on a different level, maybe even more difficult because they are still there, just not present.

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When you hurt someone with a good heart, the reaction isn't always immediate or obvious. They won’t shout, won’t make accusations, and won’t cause a scene. They are the kind of people who carry their pain quietly, letting it settle within them like a shadow, while still showing kindness and compassion to everyone around them. It’s almost as if they continue on as if nothing has changed.

But deep inside, something shifts. The way they once trusted and valued you starts to erode, not through any dramatic event, but through a slow, silent realization that their trust has been broken. They begin to distance themselves, not out of anger or vengeance, but simply because they’ve accepted the painful truth—that they can no longer give the same love and trust they once did.

These are the people who have loved you without reservation, who have given you their time, their energy, and their heart. When that trust is betrayed, it doesn’t explode into chaos. It simply fades, quietly and inevitably, because they know that they can’t sacrifice their inner peace for someone who cannot value them the way they deserve.

They may still be kind, they may still be compassionate, but they will never look at you the same way again. The connection will no longer be the same. The loss of someone like this isn’t something that can be undone—it’s an irreversible change. Once they’re gone, they’re gone, and the space they leave is not easily filled.

So, if you have someone like this in your life, cherish them. Appreciate them. Because once their trust in you has been shattered, there’s no turning back. They will walk away, and they won’t look back.

Proof of Christopher Vineyard's daughter MARY KELLY

Vineyards, Orange, Augusta, Ro - Genealogy.com

The written history found on that website was written by Richard Brown 25 June 2003. He had made a trip and visited many Vineyard places and also made a research trip to the Courthouse. Richard uncovered a deed made by Christopher Vineyard to his daughter Mary who had married George Kelly. 

Vineyard to Kelly

Examd

 Deed Book A pg. 187 Rockbridge County Courthouse.. June 23, 2003 Transcribed by Richard Brown Jr. with all spelling as written.

(date of transfer April 22, 1811, date of Record. October 5, 1812)

This indenture made this twenty second day of April in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight Hundred and eleven between George Vinyard and Mary his wife of the county Montgomery and State of Virginia of the one part and Mary Kelly of the county of Rockbridge and state aforesaid of the other Part, Witnesseth that that said George Vinyard and Mary his wife for and in consideration of the sum of one thousand dollars to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath sold and by these presents do bargain and sell unto the said Mary Kelly and her heirs their undivided third part of a tract of Land in the county of Rockbridge whereon Christian Vinyard died seezd (?) containing by patton (?) Two Hundred and seventy acres when taking off ninety acres for John Miller’s part of said tract and bounded as follows (viz) by James River the lands of William Campbell Joseph Gilmore and others to have and to hold to the said Mary Kelly and to Her heirs their undivided third part of said tract of land with all its appertinences forever and George Vinyard and Mary his wife doth covenant for themselves and their heirs that they will warrant and defend their claim of said tract of land from the claims of all persons whatever to the said Mary Kelly and her heirs forever in witness whereof we the said George Vinyard and Mary his wife have hereunto set our hands and sealed the day and year above written signed and sealed in the presents of

Jo. Cloyd, George Vineyard

Christian Waskey Seal

George Waskey Samuel Braford

 

At Rockbridge Court Dec 2 nd 1811

A Deed of Bargain and sale from George Vineyard + Mary his wife to Mary Kelly was proved in court by the Oath of Christian Waskey + George Waskey and continued for further proof.

A Copy Attest A Reid Clk

And At Rockbridge county court October 5th 1812.

This deed from George Vinyard + Mary his Wife to Mary Kelly was farther proved in court by Joseph Cloyd and ordered to be recorded.

Attest.

A.      Reid Clk

John Croddy's Will - Margaret's husband

 Margaret Vineyard married John Croddy on 28 May 1780 in Rockbridge Co VA.

Margaret was the daughter of Christopher Vineyard and Margaret Elizabeth LNU

Croddy - Vineyard Connection 1780

There is an article in the Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly Bulletin Vol 4 No. 2, p 28 about "The Early Zollman Family in Virginia and some collateral lines" written by George West Diehl, Dr. This information clearly connects the Croddy family with the Vineyard family when on p 28 information is given about the marriage between Margaret Vineyard, daughter of Christropher and Margaret, and John Croddy in 1780 at Rockbridge VA.

Croddy Connection

 Margaret Vineyard is the daughter of Christopher Vineyard and Margaret Elizabeth?
She married John Croddy on 28 May 1780. 

Vineyard - Coley Connection

 

Those Who Came Before Us

 I found this on my Facebook page…. It seemed appropriate to share, as we all have precious memories of those who came before us. 

B.J. Quillin's wife, Polly Sprowls

Polly Sprowls Remains A Dead End For Me

 I've been fortunate with my research to not have many dead ends. But the Sprowls line is one of them. I believe her name was Mary "Polly" Ann Sprowls sp? and that she was most likely born in Bristol, Sullivan County Tennessee.  The only thing that I can go on is that B.M. Quillin, "Buster", always said that Polly's mother was Millie Wright. And that she moved to Texas once Polly settled here. I have searched high and low to connect Polly with a Millie Wright. This would make her maiden name, Wright. I have found a Millie Wright in Fort Worth but can't make the connection hold. 

I have a copy of Polly's death certificate, and it was signed by Mrs. Tom Bagby, which would be her daughter, Cathleen "Corintha" Melvina Quillin. Though death certificates are legal documents and hold much weight, I find that sometimes the informant truly does not know the background information. 

The name on the death certificate is Mrs. Polly Ann Quillin. Her father's name and birthplace are listed as "don't know". Her mother's name is listed as Millie Wright, born in Tennessee.  

A Social Security application for Millie's son is as follows. I do know that there were couple of Sprowls families lived in Seymour but I have not been able to contact them. James Matthew Sprowls was one of them. 

Name	Millie Wright
Gender	Female
Spouse	William D Sprowls
Child	James Mathewmoore Sprowls

It feels as though William D Sprowls may be connected with a Solomon or a Susannah. Sprowls has many spelling variations, and this line has just been impossible for me to connect to the past generations.