George Vineyard, Jr. Family Group Sheet

 

First Date 1969

 

Mark Ramsey was my first boyfriend. He gave me his I.D. bracelet and took me on my first date, chaperoned by his parents, 8^th grade, to the First Baptist sweetheart banquet. His parents were in the car waiting for us. I wore the formal that was made for me to be the flower girl in my brother's wedding. I shifted away from Mark as we entered high school, yet he never really went away. He always made himself available should I ever break up with a steady boyfriend. I do have to say that we had some really fun times after I went to college. I would come home after the 1st summer semester, and I dated him some then, but never committed. I didn’t want to be tied down, but he would have been eager to establish a relationship. He was a great guy! 

See The Work

 To live with purpose is to do good things even when no one is looking. It's important to do things right for your own self-worth and integrity. My husband and I were raised to do things right and to not leave a job undone. I know that his mode of operandi is to pitch in whenever he sees something that.... just needs to be done. I worked hard, and still do, to get ALL the squares filled, probably to a fault, leaving no stone unturned until the job is completed.

I recently read an article in Reader's Digest that was titled SEE THE WORK. Simple advice from a quiet woman of few words was, "See the work" which means when you see what needs to be done, do it without being told. If toys are left out, put them away. If dishes are being washed, grab a towel and dry. The list goes on daily....to just see the work.

Understanding Vineyard Family History

 AMERICA IN THE 1760s

The Project Gutenberg eBook of History of the United States, by Charles A. Beard and Mary R. Beard.

The History Place - American Revolution: English Colonial Era

The population in America reached 1,500,000; Boston was destroyed by fire; George III became the new English King. 

The above map was found in the History of the U.S. by Charles & Mary Beard. It is well worth the time. 

As I put together the family of my Edna C Vineyard, I truly feel that I'm on the correct track. There have been no signs to lead me differently. However, as I tried to write the history of George Vineyard, Jr., Edna's father, I ran into difficulties with Censuses in the 1800s, which is no surprise because they have only the number of people in the household. I stumbled on the 1820 census because the one I have attached doesn't match the number of people in the household. I've backtracked trying to rectify that. Perhaps there is another George Vineyard who would be a cousin, brother, or of some other relation to Edna's family. 

With that said, I feel comfortable to give in a nutshell what I do believe of our Vineyard lineage. Further research will be done to see if I have missed the birth of some of Edna's siblings. Until them, I have changed George's status to "Work In Progress." 

I will share the information from a blog that I have previously mentioned. It is found at:

George Vineyard Sr and Coley Lineage

I have attempted to contact the author with no return correspondence. Years ago, I also contacted another great Vineyard researcher, Glenda Trogdon. I have recently tried to find her again with no luck. Armed with this combination of the Vineyard history, I feel comfortable sharing what was found on the Vineyard blog. I admire the work the Coley Family has done on the cemetery of Edna's grandfather. They have proven our lineage to the Revolution and restored his gravesite. Her blog is well worth the read. 

Here is her information. It is written about Edna's sister, Polly A Vineyard who married William E Coley in 1860. It also brings us full circle to another Quillin/Coley connection. See my post on Oct 8, 2023 to see the scribbles of this connection.

George Vineyard Jr & George Vineyard Sr 

"Willam E Coley married Polly A Vineyard Oct 25, 1860 (daugher of George Vineyard Jr and Hannah Hart). They had several children (possibly 5), one was James Lawrence b. 1866 who married Katherine Reed (these are Granddad Issac Coleys parents). James Lawrence Coley and Katherine Reed Coley had 10 children one was Issac Grady Coley b. 1892 married Anna Elizabeth Quillen May 11, 1913 and had 2 children, Angus Coley b. 1914 and William G. Coley b. 1918. William G. Coley married Myronell Osborne 4.8.1939 and had 4 daughters (2 of which were born in the Issac Coley home below) and qualify for the DAR based on George Vineyard Sr's fighting in the American Revolution. Willam Grady Coley died in 1958.

George Vineyard Sr 1759-1852 fought in the Revolutionary War (around 1775-1783) Rev. Solider Pension Number S7794 and was buried on Red Hill (Gate City) Virginia directly behind the Benton Cemetery on Red Hill Road (see photo of original tombstone). Today it is covered in trash and should be cleared for proper viewing. We have asked the City/County several of times to assist with this to no avail. We are trying to get the DAR involved so if anyone can help us with our journey, that would be appreciated!

George Vineyard Sr (son of Christopher Vineyard b. 1733 in Germany and died in 1807 in Virginia) was born 1759, married Mary Campbell in 1790 and died 1852. He is buried on Red Hill in Gate City, VA. They had 5 Children, one was George Vineyard Jr who was born in 1793 and married Hannah Hart (born 1802) in 1829. George Vineyard Jr and Hannah Hart had 7 children, one was Polly A Vineyard who was born Nov 13, 1829 (who married William E Coley b. 1837). George Vineyard Jr died March 20 1860.

George Vineyard Sr's father was Christopher Vineyard who was born in Germany in 1733 and died in Virgina in 1807. Christopher Vineyard was married to an Elizabeth (?) date unknown but came to Virginia from Germany between 1733-1759. Christopher Vineyards father was John Vineyard (married to a Barbara Evick) from Germany and he was born sometime prior to 1733. It is unknown if John Vineyard or his son Christopher Vineyard came to America first."

There IS another George Vineyard

 I have furthered my research and am now adding this post, actual date of today is Feb 11 2025, but I'm inserting it into the Vineyard family following my initial suspicious of a second George.

Another George Vineyard….Not MINE

 Generation No. 1

1.  ISHMAEL1 VINEYARD was born 1740 in Stuttgart, Germany, and died August 1803 in Elbert County, Georgia.  He married JANE JENNETT HENDERSON 1759.  She was born 1740 in Germany, and died 1806.

 More about ISHMAEL VINEYARD and JANE HENDERSON:

Marriage: 1759   Children of ISHMAEL VINEYARD and JANE HENDERSON are:

 
                  i.    JOHN2 VINEYARD, b. 1760.
2.              ii.    JAMES VINEYARD, b. 27 August 1762, North Carolina; d. 1844, Newnan, Georgia.
                iii.    DAVID VINEYARD, b. 1764.
                iv.    SUSAN SUSANNAH, VINEYARD, b. 1764.
                 v.    HANNAH VINEYARD, b. 1768.
                vi.    JONATHAN VINEYARD, b. 1772.
               vii.    GINNY VINEYARD, b. 1774.
              viii.    JOSEPH VINEYARD, b. 10 June 1776.
                ix.    ISAAC VINEYARD, b. 1778.
                 x.    GEORGE VINEYARD, b. 1780.
                xi.    MARY ANN VINEYARD, b. 01 November 1780.

Sources For George Vineyard 1793-1860

 

Sources for George Vineyard, Jr.

Compiled by Nancy Quillin Long

20 Oct 2023

 

1810 United States Federal Census. “Geo Vineyard,” (his father) 6 Aug 1810, Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia; Roll: 70; Page: 637; Image: Vam252_70-0081; FHL Roll: 0181430.

 

1820 United States Federal Census. “George Vineyard,” (his father) 7 Aug 1820, Scott, Virginia; Page: 200; NARA Roll: M33_139; Image: 216.

 

1830 United States Federal Census. “George Vineyard,” (His father) Scott, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 200; Page: 33; Family History Library Film: 0029679  LOOKS LIKE THIS COULD BE ANOTHER GEORGE....MUST CHECK ON THIS.

 

1840 United States Federal Census. “George Vineyard,” (This would be his father) Scott, Virginia; Roll: 578; Page: 281; Family History Library Film: 0029692.

 

1850 United States Federal Census. “George Vineyard,” Western District, Scott, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 350A; Image: .[online database: Ancestry.com]

 

U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885. “George Vineyard,” line 17 [Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. A portion of this collection was indexed by Ancestry World Archives Project contributors.]

 

Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917. “George Vineyard,” Moccasin Ridge, VA. 20 March 1860, FHL Film Number 337193. [online database: Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011] This gives the names of his father, mother and wife.

 

Blair, Linda. Post on 11 July 2004

https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/vineyard/1009/

 

 

 

Edna's Parents - George Vineyard and Hannah Hart

 GEORGE VINEYARD JR. (1793-1860)

and

HANNAH HART VINEYARD (1802-1882)

At 17 years old, Edna married Ira Quillin on 18 Oct 1849; therefore, she was no longer living at home. This census was taken on15 July 1860.  George and Hannah Vineyard are listed on lines 34-41. George was farming and his son, John, was most certainly helping him. Hannah was keeping house and her oldest daughter, Polly, was probably helping with 4 younger children. These children are listed by name. 

 Edna and Ira are living very near to them. Other Vineyards are also living nearby.

Ira's father and mother, John and Rebecca (Lawson) Quillin are found on the next few pages, as well as Ira's brother, Thomas and his wife. 

1850

1860

George Vineyard passed away in March 1860. The 1860 census was taken on 16 August 1860. Hannah was a widow and had 3 children living with her. Hannah and her oldest daughter, Polly, were weavers. They lived next door to son John and his wife Elizabeth, who was also a weaver.

1840

1830