Virginia’s new “Reform Constitution” passes
1851, October 23-25: The ratification referendum was held – and passed – on the new popularly-titled “Reform Constitution.” Among the …
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Mahockney Slaves in the 1850 Federal Census Slave Schedule
The unnamed slaves listed for James H. Latane of Mahockney number 44 in total. Below is one example of the …
Ann Waring Latane marries A.J. Clopton
1848, June 8: Ann Waring Latane of Mahockney marries Edward Andrew Jackson Clopton, who was born in Richmond in 1819 …
William Catesby Latane born at Mahockney
1847, July 19th: Latane, William Catesby is born at “Mahockney, VA” Died:12-26-1906, Fauquier Co., VA (source: http://www.pioneerfamiliesllc.com/pfmembersonly/aps/apsl.html ; “Source: CV 11-1907, V. …
Thomas Ritchie moves to Washington, transforms Journalism
At the urging of newly elected “Little Hickory” President Polk, Thomas Ritchie moved to Washington from Richmond. Thomas Ritchie was …
Jannette Roane Ritchie Latane born at Mahockney
1843, May 5th: “Jannette Roane Ritchie Latane, daughter of Dr. James Henry Latane and Juliet Janet Rouzie, was born on …
Janett Roane Latane born at Mahockney
Janett Roane Latane (1843 – 1897) was born in Mahockney Essex, Virginia, USA on 5 May 1843 to James Henry …
William H. Roane speaks his mind, pro-slavery
1834, Feb. 4: The Richmond Enquirer reports on remarks by William H. Roane, in the House of Delegates during the …
1831, August 21: Nat Turner leads a Virginia slave revolt
August 21, 1831– Nat Turner, a slave preacher and self-styled prophet, leads the only successful slave revolt in Virginia’s history, …
Patrick Henry Aylett born, his life to echo the history of Virginia’s decline and fall
1825, May 9: From the Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography: Aylett, Patrick Henry, was born in King William county, Virginia, May …
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