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Also included in this series are bonds for collection of taxes, road petitions and certifications, deeds, and an indictment for permitting an insane slave to go at large.","Series 2: Biographical/Genealogical Information, 1877-1992, contains various writings by Margaret Grattan Weaver, John E. Roller biographical information including invitations and his obituary, and miscellaneous Grattan family documents. A copy of the registration forms for the Thomas Harrison House to be put on the National Register of Historic Places is also included. John E. Roller bought the house in 1879 and Weaver was part owner of the property from 1951-1963 along with her two brothers. 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There are scattered documents relevant to related families, especially the Civil War correspondence of the Kauffmans, but the bulk of the collection documents parts of the lives of two Mary Stricklers (1860s, 1907-1940s); Joseph and Joseph T. Strickler (1810-1856, 1890s); and Baptist Elder Reuben T. Strickler (1854-1937). There is also some correspondence concerning the Strickler land claim and experiences in Oregon and Washington Territory (1860s-1880s).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Content"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The Mr. and Mrs. James Hoover Collection of Strickler Family Papers, 1776-1963, consists of two Hollinger boxes and a few oversize materials dealing largely with the Strickler family of Massanutten, Egypt Bend, and Luray, in what would become Page County, Virginia in 1831, and a few related families. There are scattered documents relevant to related families, especially the Civil War correspondence of the Kauffmans, but the bulk of the collection documents parts of the lives of two Mary Stricklers (1860s, 1907-1940s); Joseph and Joseph T. Strickler (1810-1856, 1890s); and Baptist Elder Reuben T. Strickler (1854-1937). There is also some correspondence concerning the Strickler land claim and experiences in Oregon and Washington Territory (1860s-1880s)."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eJoseph H. Wenger's \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eHistory of the Descendants of Abraham Beery\u003c/emph\u003e was removed from the collection, individually cataloged, and placed in the rare book collection.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Material"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Joseph H. 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Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .","Collection was reprocessed prior to 2019 and inventory updated in 2022.  Some items from the original inventory were moved to other collections and have not been located as of 2022:  Photocopies and notes on the portrait of Thomas Dew owned by William \u0026 Mary; unidentified book with inscription: \"Presented to W. S. Peachy by his friend, Thos. R. Dew, prof. Wm \u0026 Mary College\"; Letter of introduction for Col. C. de la Pena, professor of modern  languages at William \u0026 Mary, 22 February 1830; Thomas R. Dew, Dewsville near New Town, King \u0026 Queen, Virginia, to Prof. J. Millington, Philadelphia with lists of the books Dew has recently purchased for the college library;corrections for a publication and additional footnotes To be inserted, on public speeches in France, England, and America, and on Mr. Randolph's process of composing speeches. On same leaf  as end of a letter draft, signed, dated 1 June 1841; T. R. Dew praises conditions and new buildings at Eastern Asylum of Virginia under Dr. Galt, 13 March 1846; material gathered by Dr. Stephen S. Mansfield during the preparation of his dissertation \"Thomas Roderick Dew: defender of the southern faith\" and correspondence between Mansfield and persons, including collateral Dew descendants, regarding the dissertation; published article on Dew; and  miscellaneous printed matter containing information on the Dew family; and the original letter from Thomas Dew to William H. Harrison, Acc. 2013.026.","Dew Family Papers, Mss. 65 D51, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","This collection includes correspondence from Dew as well as an account book.","Note, dated October 16, 1837, written by Dew to Judge Abel P. Upshur, concerning the granting of credit to students by merchants. The note is handwritten on a printed Resolution by the Board of Visitors, adopted July, 1836.","Letter, dated October 18, 1837, written by Dew to William H. Harrison, principal of the Academy at the Wigwam in Amelia, Virginia, and defends the institution of slavery in the United States.  The letter begins \"I am glad to find that you agree with me on the subject of slavery. Every day convinces me of its blessings in southern latitudes, \u0026 I think you are right in regard to Liberia - Man cannot be uplifted from barbarism to civilization without the aid of slavery. All history demonstrates this proposition.\" Most of the letter concerns a list of books related to slavery and where they can be acquired, including Edmund Ruffin, a strong proponent of slavery. 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Dew also discusses life at William \u0026 Mary, noting the enrollment of 100 students and that most of the brightest pupils were sent from Harrison's academy.","Letter, dated July 13, 1842, written by Dew to George Southall, concerning violations of the law prohibiting the dealing with students on credit.","The account book includes stocks and bonds owned by Dew (1833-1846), notes on anatomy, the account of William \u0026 Mary College with Dew (1836-1840), personal accounts of Dew (1836-1844), names of students in Dew's junior and senior classes (1836-1846), the diary of an unknown person (Sept. 1, Oct. 9, 1852), a quotation from Thomas Moore, notes on farming, and William \u0026 Mary College graduates (1835, 1839-1846)."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary. 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If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Thomas R. Dew was born on December 5, 1802, the son of Thomas Dew and Lucy E. Gatewood Dew. Dew graduated from William \u0026 Mary in 1820. He was appointed to teach political law in 1826 and in 1836 was made president of the university. He died in 1846, shortly after his marriage to Natalia Hay. A free-trader and a pro-slavery advocate, Dew's works included Lectures on the Restrictive System, Review of the Debate in the Virginia Legislature of 1831 and 1832 (later incorporated into the Pro-Slavery Argument) and Digests of Laws, Customs, Manners, and Institutions of the Ancient and Modern Nations. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .","Collection was reprocessed prior to 2019 and inventory updated in 2022.  Some items from the original inventory were moved to other collections and have not been located as of 2022:  Photocopies and notes on the portrait of Thomas Dew owned by William \u0026 Mary; unidentified book with inscription: \"Presented to W. S. Peachy by his friend, Thos. R. Dew, prof. Wm \u0026 Mary College\"; Letter of introduction for Col. C. de la Pena, professor of modern  languages at William \u0026 Mary, 22 February 1830; Thomas R. Dew, Dewsville near New Town, King \u0026 Queen, Virginia, to Prof. J. Millington, Philadelphia with lists of the books Dew has recently purchased for the college library;corrections for a publication and additional footnotes To be inserted, on public speeches in France, England, and America, and on Mr. Randolph's process of composing speeches. On same leaf  as end of a letter draft, signed, dated 1 June 1841; T. R. Dew praises conditions and new buildings at Eastern Asylum of Virginia under Dr. Galt, 13 March 1846; material gathered by Dr. Stephen S. Mansfield during the preparation of his dissertation \"Thomas Roderick Dew: defender of the southern faith\" and correspondence between Mansfield and persons, including collateral Dew descendants, regarding the dissertation; published article on Dew; and  miscellaneous printed matter containing information on the Dew family; and the original letter from Thomas Dew to William H. Harrison, Acc. 2013.026.","Dew Family Papers, Mss. 65 D51, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","This collection includes correspondence from Dew as well as an account book.","Note, dated October 16, 1837, written by Dew to Judge Abel P. Upshur, concerning the granting of credit to students by merchants. The note is handwritten on a printed Resolution by the Board of Visitors, adopted July, 1836.","Letter, dated October 18, 1837, written by Dew to William H. Harrison, principal of the Academy at the Wigwam in Amelia, Virginia, and defends the institution of slavery in the United States.  The letter begins \"I am glad to find that you agree with me on the subject of slavery. Every day convinces me of its blessings in southern latitudes, \u0026 I think you are right in regard to Liberia - Man cannot be uplifted from barbarism to civilization without the aid of slavery. All history demonstrates this proposition.\" Most of the letter concerns a list of books related to slavery and where they can be acquired, including Edmund Ruffin, a strong proponent of slavery. Dew also discusses life at William \u0026 Mary, noting the enrollment of 100 students and that most of the brightest pupils were sent from Harrison's academy.","Letter, dated July 13, 1842, written by Dew to George Southall, concerning violations of the law prohibiting the dealing with students on credit.","The account book includes stocks and bonds owned by Dew (1833-1846), notes on anatomy, the account of William \u0026 Mary College with Dew (1836-1840), personal accounts of Dew (1836-1844), names of students in Dew's junior and senior classes (1836-1846), the diary of an unknown person (Sept. 1, Oct. 9, 1852), a quotation from Thomas Moore, notes on farming, and William \u0026 Mary College graduates (1835, 1839-1846).","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary. 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Corresponding indices are included for the Brocks Gap and Fulks Run documents.","Brocks Gap is an area of approximately 200 square miles in northwestern Rockingham County formed by the North Fork of the Shenandoah River.","Many of the original documents photocopied in this collection were brought by local residents to the Turner Hams Store on Route 259 in Fulks Run, or the nearby Mt. Carmel Church, for the \"Brocks Gap Heritage Day\" events first held by compiler Patricia Turner Ritchie in the spring of 1991, where they were copied. Other materials were located by Ritchie through her own research. 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Personal matters, military orders and letters, religion, treaties, politics, intrique, and much more are covered in these letters, often interwoven with current events."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Joynt, Richard G."],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Joynt, Richard G."],"language_ssim":["English French Latin"],"total_component_count_is":134,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-08-14T23:04:15.155Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8560"}},{"id":"vihart_repositories_4_resources_811","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Rinker family papers, 1837/1916","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/vihart_repositories_4_resources_811#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Rinker, Robert S. 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Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.","Robert S. Rinker (1848-1914) was born in Shenandoah County, Virginia to Capt. Israel P. Rinker (1818-1862) and Mary Ann Lantz Rinker (1822-1887). Rinker resided in New Market before moving to Missouri around June 1868 where he was located until the mid-1870s. His motivations for emigrating to Missouri seem to have been related to business pursuits. According to census records, Rinker was a farmer but also had interests in cattle and land speculation, according to documents in this collection.","Rinker married Mary Elizabeth Zehring (1855-1916) with whom he had several children. Per his obituary, Rinker was a farmer, an active member of Otterbine United Brethren Church, and a worker for the temperance cause.","Correspondence, financial and legal documents, and personal papers relating to the Rinker family of Shenandoah County, specifically Robert S. Rinker (1848-1914) during his time in Missouri.","The bulk of the correspondence is addressed to Robert S. Rinker while he was living in Missouri. Correspondence discusses personal, legal, business, and financial activities as well as general family and community news and happenings. Letters from Rinker's relatives in New Market discuss private family news including mental health issues, alcohol dependence, and suicidal ideation. Frequent correspondents include Rinker's mother, Mary Ann Lantz Rinker (1822-1887); his sisters Ella and Alice; cousins and other family members; friends; and business associates.","An undated letter from Rinker's mother, Mary Ann Lantz Rinker, details serious family news: \"I think you will be pleased Aunt Becca came to see me about Unkle Sam. She did not no who to tell his trubbles to and I will tell you must not say anything about it to any one. She says she think that it will end in something seareous if he don't git better his mind is wors than ever he says some things that are vary suspicious about himself. I am afraid he might kill himself in some way. She says he has sad so many things about that kind she says she is afread to sleep with him some times. She asked me for my advice. He wants to come west to see you and by land. I tould her let him go, the excitement may help him.\"","A June 1868 letter from Rinker's cousin also mentions Sam and Becca Lantz's aspirations of moving west: \"I think if we do not build, and get Uncle Israel Newlands place, you may not be surprised to hear of Pa coming west, for he often speaks of it. I do wish he would go and buy a farm for I would like so much to come out there, Ma says she would not mind to go if several families would go from here, but that she cannot think of going alone. I have not had my picture taken yet but as soon as I have an opportunity of doing so I will and send it to you and you must have yours taken and send it to me for remember that you promised me one individually.\"","A September 7, 1868 letter from a friend discusses voting in the upcoming presidential election which he described as \"raising a right smart excitement.\"","In a September 28, 1873 letter written on New Market Polytechnic Institute letterhead, Rinker's sister C. L. Rinker mentions J. I. Triplett and the establishment of the Mt. Jackson Mill.","A March 28, 1916 letter mentions the death of Mary Zehring Rinker (1855-1916), wife of Robert S. Rinker.","Rinker's land dealings, employment prospects, and business aspirations in Missouri are documented in correspondence and legal documents.","At least two 1868 letters discuss Rinker's inquiries for employment. One family friend responds to Rinker about the prospect of work in St. Clair County, Illinois: \"I regret to say in reply, that it would be impossible to give you any position in our house. Our force is ten in number, and we would rather lessen than increase that number. And as this is a German community, it is almost impossible for an American to obtain work, except at such labor as could be found elsewhere.\"","An 1871 letter written by Rinker's cousin Benton Lantz discusses Rinker's plans to drive cattle into Texas: \"The route you propose coming is about as direct as any that is sade traveling via Fort Scott-Fort Gibson into Texas at Sherman, Pilot Point, Denton, Elizabethtown, Young's Crossing on West Fork 13 miles from here. Probably via Scott Baxter (which is a great market for Texas cattle) is nearer than the other named. Keeping the trail made by drovers any of whom - and you will see thousands - can give you a better way bill than I can. The last named is nearer but is a frontier route, but you can inform yourself as to its safety at Baxter. Inquire of none but Texas drovers.\" He continues, \"This is an excellent grazing country, but I fear that you have a very indefinite idea of the stock business in Western Texas. Come along however and see for yourself. ... How would you relish scouring the prairies, hills and thicxkets of eight or ten counties, carrying two revolvers and a carbine, and continually on the lookout for Indians for a few thousand dollars worth of cattle. It requires a great deal of industry, bravery and rascality to be a successful stockraiser in this country now, but I think the wild stock will be driven out in a few more years, and after that stock will be easier to control.\" An 1873 letter from Lantz discusses a potential plan by Rinker to sell fruit trees in Texas.","An undated envelope features a printed return address which identifies Rinker as \"Patentee of Rinker's Automatic Gate, and Dealer in Patents. Mt. Jackson, Va.\"","The collection also contains correspondence addressed to other Rinker family members. This includes a February 17, 1837 letter from James Allen of Woodstock to Absolom Rinker, House of Delegates, Richmond.","The collection includes empty envelopes (that have become separated from their correspondence), undated letters, letters with illegible dates,  partial letters, and cross-hatched letters.","In addition to correspondence, the collection contains personal family papers, legal and financial documents, tax receipts (including for taxes paid by Levi Rinker in Andrew County, Missouri), school papers, printed ephemera, and newspaper clippings. A copy of Humphrey's Manual On the Care of Ailments Which May Be Alleviated at Home is included.","Of interest is a certificate from the State of Virginia Department of Education awarded to Lottie E. Rinker, daughter of R. S. Rinker, upon completion of a six week summer session at the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg for coursework in reading, arithmetic, rhetoric and composition, school hygiene, nature study, and drawing. The certificate includes the stamped signature of Julian Burruss.","The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).","Correspondence, financial and legal documents, and personal papers relating to the Rinker family of Shenandoah County, specifically Robert S. Rinker (1848-1914) during his time in Missouri.","James Madison University Libraries Special Collections","McBride Rare Books (Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.)","Rinker family","Rinker, Robert S. 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According to census records, Rinker was a farmer but also had interests in cattle and land speculation, according to documents in this collection.","Rinker married Mary Elizabeth Zehring (1855-1916) with whom he had several children. Per his obituary, Rinker was a farmer, an active member of Otterbine United Brethren Church, and a worker for the temperance cause."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Rinker family papers, xxxx-xxxx, SC 0427, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Rinker family papers, xxxx-xxxx, SC 0427, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, financial and legal documents, and personal papers relating to the Rinker family of Shenandoah County, specifically Robert S. 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She says she think that it will end in something seareous if he don't git better his mind is wors than ever he says some things that are vary suspicious about himself. I am afraid he might kill himself in some way. She says he has sad so many things about that kind she says she is afread to sleep with him some times. She asked me for my advice. He wants to come west to see you and by land. I tould her let him go, the excitement may help him.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA June 1868 letter from Rinker's cousin also mentions Sam and Becca Lantz's aspirations of moving west: \"I think if we do not build, and get Uncle Israel Newlands place, you may not be surprised to hear of Pa coming west, for he often speaks of it. I do wish he would go and buy a farm for I would like so much to come out there, Ma says she would not mind to go if several families would go from here, but that she cannot think of going alone. I have not had my picture taken yet but as soon as I have an opportunity of doing so I will and send it to you and you must have yours taken and send it to me for remember that you promised me one individually.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA September 7, 1868 letter from a friend discusses voting in the upcoming presidential election which he described as \"raising a right smart excitement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn a September 28, 1873 letter written on New Market Polytechnic Institute letterhead, Rinker's sister C. L. Rinker mentions J. I. Triplett and the establishment of the Mt. Jackson Mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA March 28, 1916 letter mentions the death of Mary Zehring Rinker (1855-1916), wife of Robert S. 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Inquire of none but Texas drovers.\" He continues, \"This is an excellent grazing country, but I fear that you have a very indefinite idea of the stock business in Western Texas. Come along however and see for yourself. ... How would you relish scouring the prairies, hills and thicxkets of eight or ten counties, carrying two revolvers and a carbine, and continually on the lookout for Indians for a few thousand dollars worth of cattle. It requires a great deal of industry, bravery and rascality to be a successful stockraiser in this country now, but I think the wild stock will be driven out in a few more years, and after that stock will be easier to control.\" An 1873 letter from Lantz discusses a potential plan by Rinker to sell fruit trees in Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn undated envelope features a printed return address which identifies Rinker as \"Patentee of Rinker's Automatic Gate, and Dealer in Patents. Mt. 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Correspondence discusses personal, legal, business, and financial activities as well as general family and community news and happenings. Letters from Rinker's relatives in New Market discuss private family news including mental health issues, alcohol dependence, and suicidal ideation. Frequent correspondents include Rinker's mother, Mary Ann Lantz Rinker (1822-1887); his sisters Ella and Alice; cousins and other family members; friends; and business associates.","An undated letter from Rinker's mother, Mary Ann Lantz Rinker, details serious family news: \"I think you will be pleased Aunt Becca came to see me about Unkle Sam. She did not no who to tell his trubbles to and I will tell you must not say anything about it to any one. She says she think that it will end in something seareous if he don't git better his mind is wors than ever he says some things that are vary suspicious about himself. I am afraid he might kill himself in some way. She says he has sad so many things about that kind she says she is afread to sleep with him some times. She asked me for my advice. He wants to come west to see you and by land. I tould her let him go, the excitement may help him.\"","A June 1868 letter from Rinker's cousin also mentions Sam and Becca Lantz's aspirations of moving west: \"I think if we do not build, and get Uncle Israel Newlands place, you may not be surprised to hear of Pa coming west, for he often speaks of it. I do wish he would go and buy a farm for I would like so much to come out there, Ma says she would not mind to go if several families would go from here, but that she cannot think of going alone. I have not had my picture taken yet but as soon as I have an opportunity of doing so I will and send it to you and you must have yours taken and send it to me for remember that you promised me one individually.\"","A September 7, 1868 letter from a friend discusses voting in the upcoming presidential election which he described as \"raising a right smart excitement.\"","In a September 28, 1873 letter written on New Market Polytechnic Institute letterhead, Rinker's sister C. L. Rinker mentions J. I. Triplett and the establishment of the Mt. Jackson Mill.","A March 28, 1916 letter mentions the death of Mary Zehring Rinker (1855-1916), wife of Robert S. Rinker.","Rinker's land dealings, employment prospects, and business aspirations in Missouri are documented in correspondence and legal documents.","At least two 1868 letters discuss Rinker's inquiries for employment. One family friend responds to Rinker about the prospect of work in St. Clair County, Illinois: \"I regret to say in reply, that it would be impossible to give you any position in our house. Our force is ten in number, and we would rather lessen than increase that number. And as this is a German community, it is almost impossible for an American to obtain work, except at such labor as could be found elsewhere.\"","An 1871 letter written by Rinker's cousin Benton Lantz discusses Rinker's plans to drive cattle into Texas: \"The route you propose coming is about as direct as any that is sade traveling via Fort Scott-Fort Gibson into Texas at Sherman, Pilot Point, Denton, Elizabethtown, Young's Crossing on West Fork 13 miles from here. Probably via Scott Baxter (which is a great market for Texas cattle) is nearer than the other named. Keeping the trail made by drovers any of whom - and you will see thousands - can give you a better way bill than I can. The last named is nearer but is a frontier route, but you can inform yourself as to its safety at Baxter. Inquire of none but Texas drovers.\" He continues, \"This is an excellent grazing country, but I fear that you have a very indefinite idea of the stock business in Western Texas. Come along however and see for yourself. ... How would you relish scouring the prairies, hills and thicxkets of eight or ten counties, carrying two revolvers and a carbine, and continually on the lookout for Indians for a few thousand dollars worth of cattle. It requires a great deal of industry, bravery and rascality to be a successful stockraiser in this country now, but I think the wild stock will be driven out in a few more years, and after that stock will be easier to control.\" An 1873 letter from Lantz discusses a potential plan by Rinker to sell fruit trees in Texas.","An undated envelope features a printed return address which identifies Rinker as \"Patentee of Rinker's Automatic Gate, and Dealer in Patents. Mt. Jackson, Va.\"","The collection also contains correspondence addressed to other Rinker family members. This includes a February 17, 1837 letter from James Allen of Woodstock to Absolom Rinker, House of Delegates, Richmond.","The collection includes empty envelopes (that have become separated from their correspondence), undated letters, letters with illegible dates,  partial letters, and cross-hatched letters.","In addition to correspondence, the collection contains personal family papers, legal and financial documents, tax receipts (including for taxes paid by Levi Rinker in Andrew County, Missouri), school papers, printed ephemera, and newspaper clippings. A copy of Humphrey's Manual On the Care of Ailments Which May Be Alleviated at Home is included.","Of interest is a certificate from the State of Virginia Department of Education awarded to Lottie E. Rinker, daughter of R. S. 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Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.","Robert S. Rinker (1848-1914) was born in Shenandoah County, Virginia to Capt. Israel P. Rinker (1818-1862) and Mary Ann Lantz Rinker (1822-1887). Rinker resided in New Market before moving to Missouri around June 1868 where he was located until the mid-1870s. His motivations for emigrating to Missouri seem to have been related to business pursuits. According to census records, Rinker was a farmer but also had interests in cattle and land speculation, according to documents in this collection.","Rinker married Mary Elizabeth Zehring (1855-1916) with whom he had several children. Per his obituary, Rinker was a farmer, an active member of Otterbine United Brethren Church, and a worker for the temperance cause.","Correspondence, financial and legal documents, and personal papers relating to the Rinker family of Shenandoah County, specifically Robert S. Rinker (1848-1914) during his time in Missouri.","The bulk of the correspondence is addressed to Robert S. Rinker while he was living in Missouri. Correspondence discusses personal, legal, business, and financial activities as well as general family and community news and happenings. Letters from Rinker's relatives in New Market discuss private family news including mental health issues, alcohol dependence, and suicidal ideation. Frequent correspondents include Rinker's mother, Mary Ann Lantz Rinker (1822-1887); his sisters Ella and Alice; cousins and other family members; friends; and business associates.","An undated letter from Rinker's mother, Mary Ann Lantz Rinker, details serious family news: \"I think you will be pleased Aunt Becca came to see me about Unkle Sam. She did not no who to tell his trubbles to and I will tell you must not say anything about it to any one. She says she think that it will end in something seareous if he don't git better his mind is wors than ever he says some things that are vary suspicious about himself. I am afraid he might kill himself in some way. She says he has sad so many things about that kind she says she is afread to sleep with him some times. She asked me for my advice. He wants to come west to see you and by land. I tould her let him go, the excitement may help him.\"","A June 1868 letter from Rinker's cousin also mentions Sam and Becca Lantz's aspirations of moving west: \"I think if we do not build, and get Uncle Israel Newlands place, you may not be surprised to hear of Pa coming west, for he often speaks of it. I do wish he would go and buy a farm for I would like so much to come out there, Ma says she would not mind to go if several families would go from here, but that she cannot think of going alone. I have not had my picture taken yet but as soon as I have an opportunity of doing so I will and send it to you and you must have yours taken and send it to me for remember that you promised me one individually.\"","A September 7, 1868 letter from a friend discusses voting in the upcoming presidential election which he described as \"raising a right smart excitement.\"","In a September 28, 1873 letter written on New Market Polytechnic Institute letterhead, Rinker's sister C. L. Rinker mentions J. I. Triplett and the establishment of the Mt. Jackson Mill.","A March 28, 1916 letter mentions the death of Mary Zehring Rinker (1855-1916), wife of Robert S. Rinker.","Rinker's land dealings, employment prospects, and business aspirations in Missouri are documented in correspondence and legal documents.","At least two 1868 letters discuss Rinker's inquiries for employment. One family friend responds to Rinker about the prospect of work in St. Clair County, Illinois: \"I regret to say in reply, that it would be impossible to give you any position in our house. Our force is ten in number, and we would rather lessen than increase that number. And as this is a German community, it is almost impossible for an American to obtain work, except at such labor as could be found elsewhere.\"","An 1871 letter written by Rinker's cousin Benton Lantz discusses Rinker's plans to drive cattle into Texas: \"The route you propose coming is about as direct as any that is sade traveling via Fort Scott-Fort Gibson into Texas at Sherman, Pilot Point, Denton, Elizabethtown, Young's Crossing on West Fork 13 miles from here. Probably via Scott Baxter (which is a great market for Texas cattle) is nearer than the other named. Keeping the trail made by drovers any of whom - and you will see thousands - can give you a better way bill than I can. The last named is nearer but is a frontier route, but you can inform yourself as to its safety at Baxter. Inquire of none but Texas drovers.\" He continues, \"This is an excellent grazing country, but I fear that you have a very indefinite idea of the stock business in Western Texas. Come along however and see for yourself. ... How would you relish scouring the prairies, hills and thicxkets of eight or ten counties, carrying two revolvers and a carbine, and continually on the lookout for Indians for a few thousand dollars worth of cattle. It requires a great deal of industry, bravery and rascality to be a successful stockraiser in this country now, but I think the wild stock will be driven out in a few more years, and after that stock will be easier to control.\" An 1873 letter from Lantz discusses a potential plan by Rinker to sell fruit trees in Texas.","An undated envelope features a printed return address which identifies Rinker as \"Patentee of Rinker's Automatic Gate, and Dealer in Patents. Mt. Jackson, Va.\"","The collection also contains correspondence addressed to other Rinker family members. This includes a February 17, 1837 letter from James Allen of Woodstock to Absolom Rinker, House of Delegates, Richmond.","The collection includes empty envelopes (that have become separated from their correspondence), undated letters, letters with illegible dates,  partial letters, and cross-hatched letters.","In addition to correspondence, the collection contains personal family papers, legal and financial documents, tax receipts (including for taxes paid by Levi Rinker in Andrew County, Missouri), school papers, printed ephemera, and newspaper clippings. A copy of Humphrey's Manual On the Care of Ailments Which May Be Alleviated at Home is included.","Of interest is a certificate from the State of Virginia Department of Education awarded to Lottie E. Rinker, daughter of R. S. 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Inquire of none but Texas drovers.\" He continues, \"This is an excellent grazing country, but I fear that you have a very indefinite idea of the stock business in Western Texas. Come along however and see for yourself. ... How would you relish scouring the prairies, hills and thicxkets of eight or ten counties, carrying two revolvers and a carbine, and continually on the lookout for Indians for a few thousand dollars worth of cattle. It requires a great deal of industry, bravery and rascality to be a successful stockraiser in this country now, but I think the wild stock will be driven out in a few more years, and after that stock will be easier to control.\" An 1873 letter from Lantz discusses a potential plan by Rinker to sell fruit trees in Texas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn undated envelope features a printed return address which identifies Rinker as \"Patentee of Rinker's Automatic Gate, and Dealer in Patents. Mt. 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Correspondence discusses personal, legal, business, and financial activities as well as general family and community news and happenings. Letters from Rinker's relatives in New Market discuss private family news including mental health issues, alcohol dependence, and suicidal ideation. Frequent correspondents include Rinker's mother, Mary Ann Lantz Rinker (1822-1887); his sisters Ella and Alice; cousins and other family members; friends; and business associates.","An undated letter from Rinker's mother, Mary Ann Lantz Rinker, details serious family news: \"I think you will be pleased Aunt Becca came to see me about Unkle Sam. She did not no who to tell his trubbles to and I will tell you must not say anything about it to any one. She says she think that it will end in something seareous if he don't git better his mind is wors than ever he says some things that are vary suspicious about himself. I am afraid he might kill himself in some way. She says he has sad so many things about that kind she says she is afread to sleep with him some times. She asked me for my advice. He wants to come west to see you and by land. I tould her let him go, the excitement may help him.\"","A June 1868 letter from Rinker's cousin also mentions Sam and Becca Lantz's aspirations of moving west: \"I think if we do not build, and get Uncle Israel Newlands place, you may not be surprised to hear of Pa coming west, for he often speaks of it. I do wish he would go and buy a farm for I would like so much to come out there, Ma says she would not mind to go if several families would go from here, but that she cannot think of going alone. I have not had my picture taken yet but as soon as I have an opportunity of doing so I will and send it to you and you must have yours taken and send it to me for remember that you promised me one individually.\"","A September 7, 1868 letter from a friend discusses voting in the upcoming presidential election which he described as \"raising a right smart excitement.\"","In a September 28, 1873 letter written on New Market Polytechnic Institute letterhead, Rinker's sister C. L. Rinker mentions J. I. Triplett and the establishment of the Mt. Jackson Mill.","A March 28, 1916 letter mentions the death of Mary Zehring Rinker (1855-1916), wife of Robert S. Rinker.","Rinker's land dealings, employment prospects, and business aspirations in Missouri are documented in correspondence and legal documents.","At least two 1868 letters discuss Rinker's inquiries for employment. One family friend responds to Rinker about the prospect of work in St. Clair County, Illinois: \"I regret to say in reply, that it would be impossible to give you any position in our house. Our force is ten in number, and we would rather lessen than increase that number. And as this is a German community, it is almost impossible for an American to obtain work, except at such labor as could be found elsewhere.\"","An 1871 letter written by Rinker's cousin Benton Lantz discusses Rinker's plans to drive cattle into Texas: \"The route you propose coming is about as direct as any that is sade traveling via Fort Scott-Fort Gibson into Texas at Sherman, Pilot Point, Denton, Elizabethtown, Young's Crossing on West Fork 13 miles from here. Probably via Scott Baxter (which is a great market for Texas cattle) is nearer than the other named. Keeping the trail made by drovers any of whom - and you will see thousands - can give you a better way bill than I can. The last named is nearer but is a frontier route, but you can inform yourself as to its safety at Baxter. Inquire of none but Texas drovers.\" He continues, \"This is an excellent grazing country, but I fear that you have a very indefinite idea of the stock business in Western Texas. Come along however and see for yourself. ... How would you relish scouring the prairies, hills and thicxkets of eight or ten counties, carrying two revolvers and a carbine, and continually on the lookout for Indians for a few thousand dollars worth of cattle. It requires a great deal of industry, bravery and rascality to be a successful stockraiser in this country now, but I think the wild stock will be driven out in a few more years, and after that stock will be easier to control.\" An 1873 letter from Lantz discusses a potential plan by Rinker to sell fruit trees in Texas.","An undated envelope features a printed return address which identifies Rinker as \"Patentee of Rinker's Automatic Gate, and Dealer in Patents. Mt. Jackson, Va.\"","The collection also contains correspondence addressed to other Rinker family members. 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The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLetters are arranged in chronological order.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["Letters are arranged in chronological order."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eStephen and Mary Ann Livermore Papers, Special collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Stephen and Mary Ann Livermore Papers, Special collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries"],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eArranged and described by Jackie Corley, SCRC Staff, prior to May 2009.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["Arranged and described by Jackie Corley, SCRC Staff, prior to May 2009."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe papers are a collection of letters written to Mary Ann Brigham Livermore and Stephen G. Livermore from friends and family members throughout the New England region. Stephen Livermore originated out of Marlboro, Mass.  Some of the papers are letters from him to Mary Ann before their marriage.  Many of the letters are from family that live in Massachusetts towns such as Worcester, Boston, Millbury, Marlboro, Harvard, and Holden.  Other locations include Dover, N.H., Wells River, Vt., and Avon, Conn.  While they were still single Mary Ann lived primarily in Worcester and Stephen traveled around the area searching for work.  They spent their early married years in Springfield, Mass. from 1849-1852.  Their most recent letters show that they later moved to Dayton, Ohio.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The papers are a collection of letters written to Mary Ann Brigham Livermore and Stephen G. Livermore from friends and family members throughout the New England region. Stephen Livermore originated out of Marlboro, Mass.  Some of the papers are letters from him to Mary Ann before their marriage.  Many of the letters are from family that live in Massachusetts towns such as Worcester, Boston, Millbury, Marlboro, Harvard, and Holden.  Other locations include Dover, N.H., Wells River, Vt., and Avon, Conn.  While they were still single Mary Ann lived primarily in Worcester and Stephen traveled around the area searching for work.  They spent their early married years in Springfield, Mass. from 1849-1852.  Their most recent letters show that they later moved to Dayton, Ohio."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":64,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-08-14T23:00:49.313Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1919"}},{"id":"vihart_repositories_4_resources_423","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Stephens and Yount Family Papers, 1812/1995","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/vihart_repositories_4_resources_423#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Stephens, Richard A., 1831-1890","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/vihart_repositories_4_resources_423#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"The Stephens and Yount Family Papers, 1812-1995, primarily document the Richard Stephens family of Rockingham County, Virginia and his descendants. 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Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.","Out of scope materials and materials with negligible research value including assorted newspaper clippings and obituaries, Christmas cards, large quantities of empty envelopes without correspondence, real estate listings, and assorted printed ephemera were heavily weeded from the 2018-0430 accrual.","The collections is arranged in five series:","Personal Papers, 1813-1938\n      Correspondence, 1857-1931, 1991\n      Ephemera, 1916-1957\n      Genealogical Materials, 1812\n      2018 accessions, 1867-1995","Find a Grave. Myrtie Alice Stephens Yount, Memorial # 40849297. (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40849297) Accessed October 18, 2017.","Find a Grave. Richard A. Stephens, Memorial # 76255269. (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76255269) Accessed October 18, 2017.","\"United States Census, 1870,\" database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFGC-MP2 : 12 April 2016), Richard Stephens, Virginia, United States; citing p. 69, family 485, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 553,175.","Yount, J. B. III. \"Fifty-seven quilts from four generations,\" Augusta County Historical Bulletin 50 (2014): 155-165.","\"Yount-Stephens.\" The Rockingham Register, September 25, 1891.","Richard Anderson Stephens, variously spelled Stevens, Steven, and Stephen, was born January 6, 1831 to John Stephens (1804-1848) and Martha Burnsides Stephens Cowan (1806-1895) of Melrose, Rockingham County, Virginia. He is the grandson of Ludwig/Lewis Stephens (1747-1817) and Elizabeth Wolf Stephens (1775-1836). Documentary evidence contained within this collection confirms that John Stephens owned enslaved persons and Richard Stephens was involved in financial transactions concerning said enslaved persons after the death of his father and prior to the end of the Civil War.","Stephens married Mary Dovel Stephens and together they had nine children, six of whom lived into adulthood – Martha Josephine \"Josie\" (1856-1899), Laura Belle (1862-1934), Myrtie Alice (1867-1946), Sallie Georgiana (1870-1938), Bettie Lee, and John W. All of the aforementioned children are documented in this collection, with some to a lesser degree than others.","Documentary evidence suggests Stephens likely did not serve during the Civil War. As early as June 19, 1861, he was deemed medically unfit from serving during the Civil War. His exemption was due to a chronic \"disease of stomach and bowels of long standing.\"","According to the U. S. Census, Stephen's occupation was that of a farmer though he also held other positions in the community. He acted as the administrator of the estate of Reuben Holt Humbert of Augusta County and also served as the guardian for his younger siblings William L. Stephens and Fannie Stephens. In November 1861, Stephens was appointed Collector of the Confederate States War Tax for the 3rd District of Rockingham County. As early as 1887 he was appointed director of the Valley Turnpike Company. Richard Stephens died November 5, 1890 and is buried in Woodbine Cemetery in Harrisonburg alongside much of his family.","A large portion of this collection also documents Myrtie Stephens (1867-1946), daughter of Richard and Mary Dovel Stephens. Myrtie married Joseph Byron \"J. B.\" Yount (1848-1934) of Augusta County on September 23, 1891. The wedding was held at the home of Mary Stephens, near Melrose. The courtship between Myrtie and J. B. is chronicled in this collection with dozens of letters written between the two. It is likely that Myrtie and J. B. were semi-distant cousins as J. B. often refers to his future wife as \"Cousin\" in his letters to her. Additionally, Myrtie's maternal grandmother was named Barbara Yount Dovel (1797-1863), and it is through this family line that the couple was likely related. Myrtie was a school teacher for at least part of her life. This collection documents her career with lesson books, teaching contracts, and correspondence. The children of Myrtie and J.B. Yount are documented in the 2018 accession materials.","The materials that comprise this collection descended through the Stephens and Yount families of Rockingham and Augusta counties. After the October 2, 2016 death of Joseph Byron \"J. B.\" Yount III, much of the Yount estate was sold by Green Valley Auctions in Mt. Crawford, Virginia on June 9, 2017.","Given the age and condition of the collection, select items underwent preservation treatment for stabilization, including flattening. Particularly fragile documents are housed in Mylar sleeves. The materials in this collection were largely received piecemeal, in addition to one large acquisition. There was no particular arrangement to the materials and as a result, the archivist imposed an arrangement based on material type, creator, and date. Photographs related to presumed genealogical research trips were removed from their paper backing and foldered in their original order. All corresponding captions were written on the backs of the photographs.","The Stephens and Yount Family Papers, 1812-1995, primarily document the Richard Stephens family of Rockingham County, Virginia and his descendants. Materials include correspondence, receipts, financial documents, indentures, deeds, and ephemera. Documents of particular interest relate to the sale, purchase, and hire of enslaved persons, and Richard Stephens' medical exemption from military service during the Civil War.","The May 16, 1844 issue of The Sentinel of the Shenandoah Valley and a copy of A Choice Selection of Hymns: From Various Authors, Recommended for the Worship of God… have been removed from the collection and cataloged as part of Special Collections rare book collection. The right edge of the newspaper has been trimmed and, as a result, the issue is incomplete.","The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collections Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).","The Stephens and Yount Family Papers, 1812-1995, primarily document the Richard Stephens family of Rockingham County, Virginia and his descendants. 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III. \"Fifty-seven quilts from four generations,\" \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eAugusta County Historical Bulletin\u003c/emph\u003e 50 (2014): 155-165.\u003c/bibref\u003e\n    ","\u003cbibref\u003e\"Yount-Stephens.\" \u003cemph render=\"italic\"\u003eThe Rockingham Register\u003c/emph\u003e, September 25, 1891.\u003c/bibref\u003e\n  "],"bibliography_heading_ssm":["Bibliography"],"bibliography_tesim":["Find a Grave. Myrtie Alice Stephens Yount, Memorial # 40849297. (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40849297) Accessed October 18, 2017.","Find a Grave. Richard A. Stephens, Memorial # 76255269. (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76255269) Accessed October 18, 2017.","\"United States Census, 1870,\" database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFGC-MP2 : 12 April 2016), Richard Stephens, Virginia, United States; citing p. 69, family 485, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 553,175.","Yount, J. B. III. \"Fifty-seven quilts from four generations,\" Augusta County Historical Bulletin 50 (2014): 155-165.","\"Yount-Stephens.\" The Rockingham Register, September 25, 1891."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRichard Anderson Stephens, variously spelled Stevens, Steven, and Stephen, was born January 6, 1831 to John Stephens (1804-1848) and Martha Burnsides Stephens Cowan (1806-1895) of Melrose, Rockingham County, Virginia. He is the grandson of Ludwig/Lewis Stephens (1747-1817) and Elizabeth Wolf Stephens (1775-1836). 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The wedding was held at the home of Mary Stephens, near Melrose. The courtship between Myrtie and J. B. is chronicled in this collection with dozens of letters written between the two. It is likely that Myrtie and J. B. were semi-distant cousins as J. B. often refers to his future wife as \"Cousin\" in his letters to her. Additionally, Myrtie's maternal grandmother was named Barbara Yount Dovel (1797-1863), and it is through this family line that the couple was likely related. Myrtie was a school teacher for at least part of her life. This collection documents her career with lesson books, teaching contracts, and correspondence. The children of Myrtie and J.B. Yount are documented in the 2018 accession materials.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Bio/Historical Note"],"bioghist_tesim":["Richard Anderson Stephens, variously spelled Stevens, Steven, and Stephen, was born January 6, 1831 to John Stephens (1804-1848) and Martha Burnsides Stephens Cowan (1806-1895) of Melrose, Rockingham County, Virginia. He is the grandson of Ludwig/Lewis Stephens (1747-1817) and Elizabeth Wolf Stephens (1775-1836). Documentary evidence contained within this collection confirms that John Stephens owned enslaved persons and Richard Stephens was involved in financial transactions concerning said enslaved persons after the death of his father and prior to the end of the Civil War.","Stephens married Mary Dovel Stephens and together they had nine children, six of whom lived into adulthood – Martha Josephine \"Josie\" (1856-1899), Laura Belle (1862-1934), Myrtie Alice (1867-1946), Sallie Georgiana (1870-1938), Bettie Lee, and John W. All of the aforementioned children are documented in this collection, with some to a lesser degree than others.","Documentary evidence suggests Stephens likely did not serve during the Civil War. As early as June 19, 1861, he was deemed medically unfit from serving during the Civil War. His exemption was due to a chronic \"disease of stomach and bowels of long standing.\"","According to the U. S. Census, Stephen's occupation was that of a farmer though he also held other positions in the community. He acted as the administrator of the estate of Reuben Holt Humbert of Augusta County and also served as the guardian for his younger siblings William L. Stephens and Fannie Stephens. In November 1861, Stephens was appointed Collector of the Confederate States War Tax for the 3rd District of Rockingham County. As early as 1887 he was appointed director of the Valley Turnpike Company. Richard Stephens died November 5, 1890 and is buried in Woodbine Cemetery in Harrisonburg alongside much of his family.","A large portion of this collection also documents Myrtie Stephens (1867-1946), daughter of Richard and Mary Dovel Stephens. Myrtie married Joseph Byron \"J. B.\" Yount (1848-1934) of Augusta County on September 23, 1891. The wedding was held at the home of Mary Stephens, near Melrose. The courtship between Myrtie and J. B. is chronicled in this collection with dozens of letters written between the two. It is likely that Myrtie and J. B. were semi-distant cousins as J. B. often refers to his future wife as \"Cousin\" in his letters to her. Additionally, Myrtie's maternal grandmother was named Barbara Yount Dovel (1797-1863), and it is through this family line that the couple was likely related. Myrtie was a school teacher for at least part of her life. This collection documents her career with lesson books, teaching contracts, and correspondence. 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(https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76255269) Accessed October 18, 2017.","\"United States Census, 1870,\" database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFGC-MP2 : 12 April 2016), Richard Stephens, Virginia, United States; citing p. 69, family 485, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 553,175.","Yount, J. B. III. \"Fifty-seven quilts from four generations,\" Augusta County Historical Bulletin 50 (2014): 155-165.","\"Yount-Stephens.\" The Rockingham Register, September 25, 1891.","Richard Anderson Stephens, variously spelled Stevens, Steven, and Stephen, was born January 6, 1831 to John Stephens (1804-1848) and Martha Burnsides Stephens Cowan (1806-1895) of Melrose, Rockingham County, Virginia. He is the grandson of Ludwig/Lewis Stephens (1747-1817) and Elizabeth Wolf Stephens (1775-1836). Documentary evidence contained within this collection confirms that John Stephens owned enslaved persons and Richard Stephens was involved in financial transactions concerning said enslaved persons after the death of his father and prior to the end of the Civil War.","Stephens married Mary Dovel Stephens and together they had nine children, six of whom lived into adulthood – Martha Josephine \"Josie\" (1856-1899), Laura Belle (1862-1934), Myrtie Alice (1867-1946), Sallie Georgiana (1870-1938), Bettie Lee, and John W. All of the aforementioned children are documented in this collection, with some to a lesser degree than others.","Documentary evidence suggests Stephens likely did not serve during the Civil War. As early as June 19, 1861, he was deemed medically unfit from serving during the Civil War. His exemption was due to a chronic \"disease of stomach and bowels of long standing.\"","According to the U. S. 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