The Family of Battaile MUSE and 
Margaret (Peggy) TATE
(7th. Generation)

74 Battaile MUSE, b. 30 Apr 1750, prob. Caroline Co., VA, s/o George and Elizabeth (BATTAILE) MUSE (148/149), d. 29 Mar 1803, Jefferson Co., VA, m. 17 May 1785, (75) Margaret (Peggy) TATE (150/151), b. 4 Mar 1765, prob. Berkeley Co., VA, d/o Magnus and Mary (MCCORMICK-RILEY) TATE, d. 25 Jun 1830, age 66, Jefferson Co., VA, at the home of her son-in-law, Hierome L. OPIE. The obituary states that she died on the 24th.of Jun, 1830. Battaile MUSE was a business agent or attorney for the Washingtons, Fairfaxes, Mercers, Nelsons, Norborne Parish, the Union School, and many others. From Letters, receipts, surveying notes, and other papers it is indicated that he was a man of great abilities. He was instrumental in establishing Union School in 1794. Ferdinand Fairfax left him vast estate to manage upon his return to England, and after his death, power of attorney to settle the estate (see Washington/MUSE link below). He had power of attorney to handle all of George Washington's affairs in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudon, and Fauquier counties in VA. In the 1787 personal property tax list of Berkeley Co., List B, Thomas Hart, Commissioner, Battaile MUSE was taxed for 6 white males above 21, 1 black(s) above 16, 11 black(s) under 16, and 5 horse, mares, colts and mules. His immediate neighbors visited before and after Battaile on 16 Jun  were: Jese Miller, George Mirer, Gorge Morgan, John Morris, Robert Morris (Battaile), Thomas Oddie, Jacob Odevalt, John rynat, Jese Simmons, and Joseph Sweregin. He had taken the oath of allegiance in 1778, when living in Fauquier Co., VA, but was discharged in 1781 due to poor health. In 1789 and 1791, he purchased Marsh Farm, a large tract of land in Jefferson Co., now called "The Moorings'. In 1795, he purchased 'The Rocks'. The Rocks was located at Rock's Ferry on the Shenandoah River. Margaret MUSE sold it to Dr. John H. LEWIS. In his will, he left Rev. Levi Heath $20 to preach a funeral at is grave site, and $20 to Rev. William Hill to preach a sermon at Union School six months after death. In both cases, if they failed to do so, another preacher was supposed to be chosen to perform the tasks. He and his wife Margaret, are buried in the Lewis-Muse Cemetery, Marsh Farm, Jefferson Co., WV. MUSE mill, a flour mill, was located about a mile from Rock's Ferry on Long Marsh. Battaile MUSE left it to his three sons. Son George A. MUSE sold his interest to his brother-in-law, Hirome L. OPIE. Battaile may have had land in Loudoun Co., VA, also, but he paid no taxes on 0 pole 0 slaves in Louisa Co. during the tax years of 1782-1787. In 1820 Margaret had 1 female 0-10, and 1 female over 45 in the household. Note: there are numerous deeds involving Battaile MUSE that need to be critiqued. Battaile, Margaret, Battaile Jr., George A, and Margaret Tate MUSE are all buried in Muse-Lewis Cem., at the 'Moorings' near the VA line. (FH6, VAB11, VACLB5 p13, WVBEB16 p63, 23, WVJEB3 Vol. 10 p16-17, p21-23, 11 p21-27, 21 p23, 6, 9) (WASHINGTON/MUSE LETTERS) Children:

MUSE MILL: Located 1 mile from Rock's Ferry on Long Marsh Run, was later made into a barn and used until 1906. It no longer in existence. (WVJEB3, Dec 1955 p23) THE ROCKS: George MUSE bought 'The Rocks' in 1869 from James and Arianna WORMLEY, which he left to son, Battaile MUSE. In 1811, Margaret MUSE, widow of Battiale sold it to son-in-law Dr. John Hancock LEWIS. the mill on the mout of Long Marsh Run wass a merchant flour mill. the mill was destroyed by flood on 30 Sep 1870, along with the house, occupied by Mr. John Hancock Berkeley LEWIS, who parished in the flood. (WVJEB3 Dec 1955, p22)

74.3 Mary (Polly) MUSE b. 21 Dec 1788, VA, d. 8 Feb 1851, Jefferson Co., VA, m. Dr. John Hancock LEWIS from Loudoun Co., VA. They lived at 'The Rocks' in Jefferson  Co. John bought 'The Rocks' from the other heirs of Battaile MUSE on 21 Nov 1813. Their granddaughter Anne Payne LEWIS inherited the land. They, and children John H. B., Mary Jane, and George W. are buried in the Lewis-Muse Graveyand at 'The Moorings'.  (FH6, VAB6 p101-103, WVJEB1 p158, 15) Children:

74.3a James B. LEWIS  b. 30 Jun 1810, VA, d. 13 Dec 1873, of consumption, at Rippon, Jefferson  Co., WV, age 64, m. Ann C. HUME b. 25 Dec 1814, VA, d. 8 Apr 1883, Jefferson Co. In 1860 James was farming in Jefferson Co., in the vicinity of Kabletown, with Lydia HUME 73, probably Ann's mother, and Jonathan Ross 81 in the houshold. In 1870 Lydia HUME, Fanny Young 54, a servant, and Geroge Young 25, a laborer were in the home. In 1880 Ann was a widow with serveral children still at home, and K. S. P. LEWIS 14, a nephew in the home. They are buried in Elmwood Cem., Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., with daughters Marianna, and Katherine. James B. LEWIS was one of the petitioners in a petition to divide the county of Jefferson and include it in Clarke Co., VA. The VA house of delegates failed to act on the petition. (VAB6 p101, WVJE13-15, WVJEB1 p151, 9, 15) Children:

74.3a2 Robert H. LEWIS b. c1845, VA, m. Cary JONES, from Winchester, Frederick Co., VA. In 1880 Robert was farming in Osburn, Jefferson Co., VA, with George Barnett, a malatto servant, and Lucy Jones 18, a black servant in the household. (VAB6 p101, WVJE15) Children:

  • 74.3a2a Rebecca LEWIS (m. Charles N. TYNDALL)
  • 74.3a2b Annie LEWIS

74.3a3 Virginia LEWIS b. c1849, VA, m. John H. KEMP, from Rockville, Montgomery Co., MD. (VAB6 p101) Children:

  • 74.3a3a James KEMP

74.3a4 Elizabeth 'Bettie' Battaile LEWIS b. 27 Jan 1852, VA, d. 2 May 1912, Jefferson  Co., WV, m. Charles Henry LEWIS b. 14 Jan 1857, VA, d. 12 Dec 1915, Jefferson Co. In 1900 Charles was living in Jefferson Co., with Bettie Franklin 15, a black servant, and Katie LEWIS, Bettie's sister in the household. They are buried in Elmwood Cem., Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co. (VAB6 p101, WVJE16, WVJEB15) Children:

  • 74.3a4a Virginia LEWIS b. Oct 1889, VA
  • 74.3a4b Ann LEWIS b. Dec 1895, VA

 74.3b Fisher Ames LEWIS b. 11 Jan 1811, VA, d. 19 Sep 1883, Jefferson Co., WV, m. c1842, Elizabeth LANE b. 29 Nov 1822, VA, d. 13 Sep 1844, probably Jefferson Co., d/o George Steptoe and Elizabeth 'Betsey' T. (STRIBLING) LANE. In 1860 Fisher was a farmer living in Charles Town District, Jefferson Co. In 1870 he was a retired farmer living in Grant District, Jefferson Co., with Simon Moxley 70, a black laborer, Eliza SIMMS 40, a black servant, and black children Francis 18, servant, Virginia 16, servant, Eliza 10, servant, Richard 10, John 9, Charles 7, Joseph 5, and Mary 3. Fisher and Elizabeth are buried in  Grace Episcopal Church Graveyard, Berryville, Clarke Co., VA. In 1880 he was living in Grant District, Jefferson Co., with all of the Simms family in the home. Fisher had no children. (VAB6 p101, WVJE13-15, VACLB1 p72)

74.3c Charles H. LEWIS b. c1810, d. 25 Oct 1873, of pneumonia, Osburn, Jefferson Co., VA, age 60 years, m. Estelle GREEN b. c1831, VA, d. 1 May Weston, Lewis Co., WV, d/o James and E. GREEN. In 1870 Charles was farming in Grant District, Jefferson Co., with several domestic servants  and children: Fanny Whalem 33, a malatto, Sam Whalen 31, a malatto, and their children, all described as black: Betsey 10, James 8, Mary 5, Andrew 4 and Fanny 2; plus Granville Cromwell, a black laborer. In 1880 Estelle was a widow with 5 of her children still at home, and several servants or laborers: Olna Jones 35, black, David James 19, black, Ben Slaughter 25, black, and what appears to be Ben's children: Betsey 18, Lucy 10, Jim 1, and J. H. 1mo. Charles H. LEWIS was one of the justices present at the hear for John Brown on 25 Oct 1859 on charges of treason in his ill fated attack on the armory at Harpers Ferry. (VAB6 p101, WVJE14-15, WVJEB1 p189, 9, 14, 15) Children:

74.3c4 Magnus M. LEWIS b. c1862, WV, m. 1890, Susan ROSE b. c1862, VA. In 1910 and 1920 Magnus was a druggist in Fredericksburg, Stafford Co., VA. In 1910 Lawrence B. ROSE 50, his brother-in-law and Elvira L. Green 26, a boarder were in the household. In 1920 boarders Charles Harsell 26, and Lucy Dickerson 26 were in the home. In 1930, his brother Aldridge LEWIS 61, was in the home. (VAB6 p102, VASP12-14) Children:

  • 74.3c4a Eliza W. LEWIS b. c1893, VA
  • 74.3c4b Magnus M. LEWIS Jr. b. c1897, VA
  • 74.3c4c Charles H. LEWIS b. c1900, VA

74.3c7 Gerturde LEWIS m. Minteo RALSTON, from Clarksburg, Harrison Co., VA. (VAB6 p102) Children:

  • 74.3c7a Aldridge RALSTON
  • 74.3c7b George RALSTON

74.3d John Hancock Berkeley LEWIS b. 10 Oct 1819, VA, d.30 Sep 1870, Jefferson Co., WV , m. Mary E. KENNEDY, from MD. John d. 30 Sep 1870, by drowning in the Shenandoah River. He was a miller at the Rocks Mill, built on Battaile MUSE land, and was destroyed by a flood which also washed away John Hancock. Belle LEWIS, his sister-in-law reported the death. (VAB6 p102, WVJEB1 p84, 14) Children:

74.3d1 Fisher Ames LEWIS b. c1863, WV, no occupation, was living in 46th. Ward of Philadelphia, PA in 1920, m. Emma S. _____? b. c1863, PA. (PHPA13) Children:

74.3d1a Olga LEWIS b. c1898, PA

74.3e Magnus M. LEWIS, m. Evelyn BRENT, of Alexandria, Arlington Co., VA. (VAB6 p102)

74.3i William Hierome Thomas LEWIS b. 30 Apr 1832, VA, d. 31 May 1905, Jefferson Co., WV, m. 1st. Belle S. GREEN, of Falmouth, Stafford Co., VA, d. 8 Oct 1895, d/o Duff and Ann (GREEN) LEWIS from Falmouth; m. 2nd. 19 Oct 1898, Catherine Stuart NEILL b. 27 Apr 1851, d/o Lewis and Nancy Ann Tate (STRIBLING) NEILL. They are buried in Elmwood Cem., Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co. (VAB6 p102, VACLB1 p505, WVJEB15) Children (by his 1st. wife):

74.3i1 William Green LEWIS b. 1861, VA, d. 7 Nov 1900, Jefferson Co., WV, m. Mary M. BEARDSLEY, from KY, b. 1866, VA, d. 1936, WV. They are buried in Elmwood Cem., Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co. (VAB6 p102, WVJEB15) Children:

  • 74.3i1a Annabelle LEWIS

74.3i2 Joseph Newton LEWIS, m. Lyle O. DAVIDSON, from Selma, AL. (VAB6 p102)

74.3i3 Duff Green LEWIS b. 1869, VA, d. 1928, WV, m. Agnes M. PROCTOR, from ENG. The minor child is buried in Elmwood Cem., Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., WV. (VAB6 p102, WVJEB15) Children:

  • 74.3i3a Duff Proctor LEWIS b. 10 Jul 1904, WV, d. 14 Jul 1904, WV

74.3i4 Alexender LEWIS m. Sallye STONE from TX. (VAB6 p102) Children:

  • 74.3i4a William STONE

74.4 Elizabeth Battaile MUSE, b. 1790, m. 4 Jan 1810, Joseph N. SMITH, of Staunton, Augusta Co., VA. (FH6, VAB6) Children:

74.4a Elizabeth SMITH b. ____?, m. Robert S. BROOKE b. c1800, VA. In 1850 Robert was a lawyer in Augusta Co., VA. At one time he was mayor of Staunton, Augusta Co. Either Elizabeth d. before 1850, and Robert m. a 2nd. time, or Elizabeth's name was 'Margaret Elisabeth'. In the 1850 census he has several more children and given the 6 year gap between the 3 oldest daughters and the younger children, he probably m. a second time. (VAAU7, VAAUB5 p257, VAB6 p102, ) Children:

74.4a1 Margaret A. BROOKE b. c1830, VA, d. 28 Apr 1864, Staunton, Augusta Co., VA, age 36, m. Thomas P. ESKRIDGE b. c1823, VA. In 1850 Thomas was a druggest living in the Virginia Hotel, in Staunton. In 1860 through 1880 he was farming in Augusta Co.; 1860 through 1870 in Staunton; 1880 in Beverly Manor. In 1880 daughter Meta and her husband R. S. PAYNE 30, and an uncle, William CHAMBERS 26 were in the household. (VAB6 p102, VAU7-10, VAAUB2) Children:

  • 74.4a1a Brooke ESKRIDGE b. Oct 1850, VA
  • 74.4a1b Elizabeth 'Bettie' ESKRIDGE b. c1852, VA
  • 74.4a1c Meta (Margaret?) ESKRIDGE b. c1857, VA
  • 74.4a1d Mary M. ESKRIDGE b. c1860, VA (m. James ANDERSON, had 1 child)

74.4a1a Brooke ESKRIDGE b. Oct 1850, VA, m. 1878, Nellie GARBER b. Jan 1854, VA. In 1880 Brook was farming in South River District, Augusta Co., VA. In 1900 he was a policeman in the 5th Ward of Pueblo, Pueblo Co., CO. In 1910 he was farming in Glendale, Fremont Co., CO. In 1920 he was farming in Marshall, Buckingham Co., VA, with Karl Miller 14, an orphan, and Mattie Wood 8, an orphan in the household. In 1930 Nellie was widow, living with son Robert in Marshall. (COFR4, COPU3, VAB6 p102, VAAU10, VABC12-13)

74.4a1b Elizabeth ESKRIDGE b. Oct 1852, VA, m. Fillmore GILKERSON. (VAB6 p102) Children:

  • 74.4a1b1 Janie GILKERSON
  • 74.4a1b2 Eskridge GILKERSON
  • 74.4a1b3 Maslin GILKERSON

74.4a1c Meta (Margaret?) ESKRIDGE b. Mar 1856, VA, m. 1879, R. Spottswood PAYNE b. Nov 1850, PA. In 1880 they were living with Meta's parents. In 1900 R. Spottswood was farming in Beverly Manor, Augusta Co., VA. In 1910 he was in Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., VA, with C. P. King 20, and G. P. Smith, lodgers, in the home. (VAAU9, 11, VAAG8, VAB6 p102)

  • 74.4a1c1 Edwin (Willis?) PAYNE b. Nov 1879, VA
  • 74.4a1c2 Robert PAYNE

74.4b2 Virginia BROOKE b. c1832, VA, m. Briscoe Baldwin DONAGHE b. c1824, VA. In 1870 Briscoe was a physician living in Staunton, Augusta Co., VA. In the household was Mattie BROOKE 25, and Julia BROOKE 29, cousins: there was also 6 black domestic servants: Isaac Ware 40, Mary Murray 49, Winny Murray 20, Mary Murray 12, Isabel Murray 6, and Simon Harrison 65. In 1880 Virginia was widow, with servants Mary Irving 20, James Buck 20, and Sarah Irving 4 in the home. (VAAU8-9, VAB6 p102) Children:

  • 74.4b2a Mary Berkeley DONAGHE b. c1857, VA
  • 74.4b2b Florence DONAGHE b. c1864, VA (m. a HUTCHINSON)
  • 74.4b2c Virginia DONAGHE b. 1871, VA
  • 74.4b2d George Price DONAGHE b. c1867, VA

74.4b2a Mary Berkeley DONAGHE b. c1857, VA, m. ____? MAUZEY. (VAB6 p102) Children:

  • 74.4b2a1 Catherine MAUZEY
  • 74.4b2a2 Richard MAUZEY

74.4b2c Virginia DONAGHE b. c1871, VA, Matthew M. FLETCHER b. c1869, VA. In 1920 Matthew was an oil broker living in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. (CALA7, VAB6 p102-103) Children:

  • 74.4b2c1 Matthew M. FLETCHER Jr. b. 29 Oct 1894, CA, d. 23 Apr 1995, last res. Palmdale, Los Angeles Co., CA (US1)
  • 74.4b2c2 Katherine L. FLETCHER b. c1898, CA
  • 74.4b2c3 Mary B. FLETCHER b. c1902, CA
  • 74.4b2c4 Maud A. FLETCHER b. c1904, CA
  • 74.4b2c5 Elizabeth W. FLETCHER b. c1906, CA

74.4c3 Elizabeth BROOKE b. c. 1833, VAd. 7 Dec 1891, age 58, Staunton, Augusta Co., VA, m. James C. COCHRAN, of 'Folly'. In 1860 through 1880 they were farming and living in Augusta Co. In 1860 they were living with Joseph SMITH; in 1870 they had 10 laborers or servants in the household; John Grandstaff 70, William Johnson 45, Margaret Johnson 45, John Alexander 25, Emily bowles 22, Grandison Ware 41, Susan Davenpot 10, Fanny Wilson 50, mma Wilson 10, and Celia Wilson 6, all black except Grandstaff. In 1880 there were 3 black servants: Maria Johnson 75, Anna Johnson 13, and Hiram Kerr.  (VAAU8-10, VAAUB2, VAB6 p103) Children:

  • 74.4c3a Anne Elizabeth COCHRAN b. Dec 1860, VA
  • 74.4c3b John L. COCHRAN b. c1864, VA
  • 74.4c3c James D. COCHRAN b. c1868, VA
  • 74.4c3d Joseph Smith COCHRAN b. c1866, VA

74.4c3a Anne Elizabeth COCHRAN b. Dec 1860, VA, m. 1894, Lionel Seymour RAWLINSON b. Mary 1864, ENG, s/o Canon George RAWLINSON of Canter Surry Cathedral. In 1900 through 1930 Lionel was farming in Beverly Manor, Augusta Co., VA. In 1900 Shadrick 50, Kittie 48, and Daniel J. 15, black servants were in the household. In 1910 John A. Tarleton 62, a black servant and Keziah Warrick 57, a black cook were in the household. In 1920 Louisa Starrer 18, a servant was in the home. (VAAU10-13, VAB6 p103) Children:

  • 74.4c3a1 Elizabeth Seymour RAWLINSON

74.4c3d Joseph Smith COCHRAN b. c1866, VA, m. Mildred W. _____? b. c1886, VA. IN 1910 through 1930 they were living in Beverly Manor, Augusta Co., VA. I1910 through 1030 Joseph was farming in Beverly Manor, Augusta Co., VA. In 1910 he had 2 black servants, Mary Robertson 35 and Ollie Woods 23, in the household; in 1920 2 black servants, Lucetta Johnson 21, and Saline Wills 48; and in 1930 2 black servants Rena Robertson 33, and Maurice Johnson 33. (US1, VAAU12-14) Children:

  • 74.4c3d1 Mildrew W. COCHRAN b. c1910, VA
  • 74.4c3d2 Elizabeth B. COCHRAN b. c1912, VA
  • 74.4c3d3 Joseph S. COCHRAN Jr. b. 27 Sep 1914,  VA, d. Nov 1877, age 73, Staunton, Augusta Co., VA
  • 74.4c3d4 John J.? COCHRAN b. c1919/1920, VA

 74.5 Margaret MUSE, b. 1792, d. 1830, Jefferson Co., VA (Sat. last: paper dated 4 May 1830), m. May 1811, Hierome Lindsay OPIE, b. 1758, Northumberland Co., VA, d. Sun. Last (Sun last: date of paper 8 Oct 1840) at Millville, Jefferson Co., VA, s/o Lindsay and Elizabeth (NELMS) OPIE of Northumberland Co.  They build and lived at 'Millville'. Hierome was a Virginia Senator from Jefferson Co., "jealous democrat", resigned from the constitutional convention of Virginia, and was replaced by James M. Mason.  Hierome had married first, the daughter of Judge White of VA. They had 4 children, all deceased. On 20 Oct 1823 H. L. was appointed delegate to a meeting in Washington, DC, to consider improvement to the navigation of the Potomac River. The committee met 7 Nov 1823 in thehall of the Supreme Court in Washington and launched the C&O Canal project. In 1828 H. L. was one of the officer in the Snicker's Gap Turnpike Company in Clarke Co., VA. In the book, Lindsays of America, there is a conflict in the place of death: the obituary in Berkeley Co., states he died at his home in Jefferson Co.; the book states he died in Baltimore, MD. If there was a  H. L. who died in Baltimore it was probably his son 74.5a. The book also states an elder son (H. L.) was a lawyer in Covington, KY. This is probably H. L 74.5a. (FH6, 55 p41-42, VAB2 p27, 75, 363, 6 p103, 17 v2 p322, 29 p313, 18 p582-583, VACLB v4 p136, WVBEB16 p61, 128, WVJEB1 p121). Children (birth dates need corrections):

74.5a Heirome Lindsay OPIE b. 1813, m. 1835 (licenses 17 Sep), Berkeley Co., VA, Nancy? Ann 'Annie' 'Nanny' S. LOCKE b. c1816, VA. The suretor for the marriage was Peter Colin. In 1850 H. L. was farming in the 28th. District of Jefferson Co., VA. In 1856 they migrated to Staunton, Augusta Co., VA, where they bought the estate 'Selma' on the edge of town. In 1860 he was farming in Burke's Mill, Augusta Co. In 1870 Annie was living with Carrie S. Thompson 40, in Staunton, with Peggy Carrington 14, and Sarah Carrington 75, also in the home. In 1880, called 'Nanny', Annie was living in Baltimore with her son Thomas. (MDBC10, VAAU8-9, VAB17 v1 p281, 19 p319, WVBE1, WVJE12) Children:

74.5a1 Hierome Lindsay OPIE b. c1837, VA, m. Susan W. _____ b. c1843, VA. In 1870 H. L. was farming in Mt. Sidney, Augusta Co., VA, and is probably the H. L. who was a lawyer in Covington, Fenton Co., KY. Need more information. (VAAU9) Children:

  • 74.5a1a Hierome Lindsey OPIE b. c1861, VA
  • 74.5a1b Sue OPIE b. c1868, VA
  • 74.5a1c Alice OPIE b. c1870, VA

74.5a3 Thomas OPIE b. Feb 1840, VA, m. Sally W. _____? b. c1849, Va, d. bef. 1900. In 1870 through 1900 Thomas was a physician living in Baltimore, MD; in 1870 the 14th. Ward; in 1880 the 19th. Ward; and 1900 the 13th. Ward. In 1870 William Hart 30, a black servant was in the home. In 1880 his mother, 'Nanny'  S. was living with them. In 1900 Thomas was a widower with 3 of the children and Nathaniel Brown 40, a black coachman in the household. Thomas was founder and dean of the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Baltimore, which became the University of Maryland Medical Center. (FH55 p42, MDBC9-11) Children:

  • 74.4a3a Nancy OPIE b. c1868, MD
  • 74.4a3b Carrie OPIE b. c1869/70, MD
  • 74.4a3c Eugene Lindsay OPIE b. c1873, MD, d. 12 Mar 1971
  • 74.4a3d Miriam OPIE b. Apr 1875, MD
  • 74.4a3e Walter C. OPIE b. c1877, MD
  • 74.4a3f Malcolm OPIE b. c1879, MD
  • 74.4a3g Isabel OPIE b. Jan 1881, MD
  • 74.4a3h Reginald S. OPIE b. Nov 1884, MD

74.4a3c Eugene Lindsay OPIE b. c1873, MD, d. 12 Mar 1971, Bry Mawr, PA, m. 1st., 6 Aug 1902, Gertrude Lovat SIMPSON; m. 2nd., 16 Sep 1916, Margaret Lovat SIMPSON, sister of first wife Gertrude. During the Spanish-American War he volunteered for health services. He graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, was a professor of Pathology at the School of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis in 1910. From 1910 and 1923 he served as the medical corps officer in the hospital at Washington University, obtaining the rank of colonel. In 1823 he was at the Henry Phipps Institute of the University of Pennsylvania. From 1931-1941 he was at Cornel University. Google the name Eugene Lindsay OPIE for more information. (US37 p293-320) Children:

  • 74.5a3c1 Thomas Lindsay OPIE
  • 74.5a3c2 Anne Lovat OPIE
  • 74.5a3c3 Helen Lovat OPIE
  • 74.5a3c4 Gertrude Eugenia OPIE

74.5a3h Reginold S. OPIE b. Nov 1884, MD, m. c1918, Ethel _____? b. c1903, MD. In 1910 Reginold was a lawyer living in Baltimore, MD, with James M. Mull3n 32, a boarder, and Harriet Williams 28, a servant in the househlld. In 1930 Reginald was an Assistant Vice President of a trust company in Baltimore. (MDBC12, 14)

74.5a5 John Newton OPIE b. 14 Mar 1844, Jefferson Co., VA, d. 26 Jan 1906, Staunton, Augusta Co., VA, m. 1st. Oct 1866, Augusta Co., Isabel HARMON, d. bef. 1878; n. 2nd., Sep 1878, Ida FLETCHER, his 2nd. cousin, d/o Patterson and Lucy (MUSE) FLETCHER (see 36.3 in William Claiborne WALTON Family). In 1870 and 1880 John was farming in Beverly manor District, Augusta Co. In 1900 he was living in the 2nd. Ward of Staunton, Augusta Co., where he was a lawyer. In 1880 Millie Lowry 33, was a servant in the home with Charles Lowry 11, also classified as a servant. He was educated at the old Academy in Staunton. At age 17 he enlisted in the West Augusta Guard earning a medal for conspicuous gallantry at the First Battle of Manassas. He left the ranks to enter Virginia Military Institute, afterwards joining Clark's Calvary of the 12th VA Reg., Stuart's Brigade. He was wounded at Brandy Station and sent home. After his recovery he was on patrol near Charles Town, Jefferson Co., when he was captured and sent ot Elmira Prison in NY until the end of the war. In 1883 adn 1884 he was a delegate from Augusta Co. He graduated from University of Virginia Law School in 1885, opening an office in Staunton. From 1896 through he was Virginia State Senator. In 1899 he published 'A Rebel Cavalryman with Lee, Stuart, and Jackson'. During his life he was responsible for giving Staunton a professional baseball team and one of the men who established the Wool Growers Association in 1879. (VAB17 v1 p281, 19 v4 p319, VAAUB4 p56, 82, 102, 106, 108) Children (probably 4 by the first wife, and 7 by the 2nd.):

  • 74.5a5a John K. C. OPIE b. Jan 1868, VA
  • 74.5a5b Belle OPIE b. 1870, VA
  • 74.5a5c Nannie OPIE b. c1872, VA
  • 74.5a5d Mary OPIE b. c1870, VA
  • 74.5a5e Lucy W. OPIE b. May 1879, VA
  • 74.5a5f Hierome Lindsay OPIE b. Aug 1880, VA
  • 74.5a5g Thomas f. OPIE b. Nov 1883, VA
  • 74.5a5h Ethel M. OPIE b. Dec 1885
  • 74.5a5i Ida M. OPIE b. Sep 1887, VA
  • 74.5a5j Frances C. OPIE b. Oct 1889, VA
  • 74.5a5k Evarts Walton OPIE b. Sep 1893, VA

74.5a5a John K. C. OPIE b. Jan 1868, VA, m. 1895, Margaret CAMERON b. Dec 1873, VA, d/o Isabella CAMERON. In 1900 John was a car conductor living in Staunton, Augusta Co., VA, with his mother-in-law, Isabella, Cyrus Creigh 64, and Margaret Harris 50, two boarders in the home. In 1920 and 1930 he was living in the 12th. Ward of Baltimore, where he was a pluming supply salesman. (MDBC13-14, VAAU11) Children:

  • 74.5a5a1 Elenoar C. OPIE b. c1902, VA
  • 74.5a5a2 John N. OPIE b. c1904, VA

74.5a5e Lucy W. OPIE b. May 1879, VA, m. J. Blair HOGE b. c1868, VA. In 1920 and 1930 they were living in the 1st. Ward of Staunton, Augusta Co., VA, with Lucy's brother Evarts in the household. (VAAU13-14)

74.5a5f Hierome Lindsay OPIE b. Aug 1880, VA, m. Mary R. _____? b. c1883, VA. H. L. commanded Co., I, 1st. Reg., VA National Guard, which left Staunton, Augusta Co., VA, 27 Jun 1916, to put an end to raids by Pancho Villa, but they spend most of their time in Brownsville, TX, in training. The returned home to be mobilized and in Jun 1918 shipped overseas to France. In France H. L. commanded the 3rd. Batt., 116th Reg. at Samogneux on 15 Oct 1918. He received the  Distinguished Service Cross and the Croix de Guiere for bravery. In Sep 1919 he was one of the charter members in the formation of the Clemmer-McGuffin Post of the American Legion in Staunton. He was one of the officers in the formation of the Business League of Staunton, an effort to attract business to Augusta Co. In 1910 he was a jounalist and newspaper editor living the in the 1st. Ward, Staunton, In 1930 he was living in the 2nd. Ward, Staunton, with his siblings in the household. His son Thomas was killed in a training accident during WWII. (VAAU12, 14, VAAUG4 p154, 156, 158, 163, 174) Children:

  • 74.5a5e1 Thomas B. OPIE b. c1914, VA, d. 1941-1945
  • 74.5a5e2 Mary a. OPIE b. c1915, VA
  • 74.5a5e3 Hierome Lindsay OPIE Jr. b. c1916, VA

74.5a5e3 Hierome Lindsay OPIE Jr., b. c1916, VA, d. Jan 2006, Staunton, Augusta Co., VA, m. 1945, Nellie Reynolds CHRIATIAN, from Richmond, Henrico Co., VA. Hierome graduated from Staunton Military Academy in Staunton, then entered the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Training Program. He graduated from University of Virginia and University of Virginia Law School in 1940. In WWII he was a 2nd. Lt., First Marine Division, serving at Guadalcanal, New Britain and Peleliu. Returning to the US he served on the staff of the Marine Corps School at Quantico, VA. He was discharged in 1946 and was promoted to Lt. in the Marine Corps Reserve. He returned to Stauntion to work on the family newspaper, The Leader, founded by his father in 1904. (O54, 55, 2006) Children:

  • 74.5a5e3a Michael S. Seifert OPIE
  • 74.5a5e3b Thomas R. OPIE

74.5a5k Evarts Walton OPIE b. Sep 1893, VA, m. c1925, Staunton, Augusta Co., VA, Elizabeth KERR. In 1920 Evarts was a newspaper man living with his sister Lucy HOGE in the 1st. Ward of Staunton. In 1929-30 he was one of the leaders in the formation of the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. In 1935 he headed a commission by the Stauntion City Council to locate a site for the municipal airport. On Oct 1940 he was commissioned in the 116th. Reg., VA National Guard, headquartered at Staunton, when it was called to duty. He had enlisted in the guard at age 13 serving with distinction in WWI age age 21. The guard was made part of the U. S. Army on 3 Feb 1941, and reported to Fort Meade, Anne Arundel Co., MD, on 20 Feb 1942. (VAAU13, VAAUB4 p186, 191, 195) Children (One known in 2010):

  • 74.4a5k1 Evarts Walton OPIE Jr.

74.4a5k1 Evarts Walton OPIE Jr., m. Patricia REARDEN, d/o James P. and Winnie REARDEN of Clarke Co., VA. (VACLB8 v1 p304)

74.5b Juliet OPIE b. 7 Mary 1818, Jefferson Co., VA, d. 8 Mar 1890, Washington, DC, m. 1st. Maj. Alexander GORDON, US Navy Commander, who d. 1849; m. 2nd. 1854, Arthur HOPKINS b. 18 Oct 1794, Pittsylvania Co., VA, d. 6 Nov 1865, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL. Arthur was a lawyer and businessman in Mobile, a Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, and a U. S. Senator (see Congressional Biography). Juliet was called 'The Angel of the South'. She sold all of her property in NY, VA, and AL, donating it to the Confederate Government to establish hospitals for sick and wounded soldiers. She was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA, with full military honors.(Google her name for more information). Juliet adopted Julie Opie BUTCHER (see 74.5d5 below), the daughter of her sister, Virginia Opie BUTCHER (74.5d). Arthur Hopkins had married first Pamelia Thorpe Moseley (d. 1852), and had 4 children. (US36, 39, VAB6 p103)

74.5c Mary OPIE b. c1818, VA, d. 4 Jan 1886, Jefferson Co., WV, m. 3 Oct 1843, Jefferson Co., William Horton NORRIS b. 9 Dec 1819, VA, d. 5 Jun 1857, Jefferson Co., s/o George Horton and Jane Bowles (WORMELEY) NORRIS, from 'The Rocks', Jefferson Co., and ' Rosemont' in Clarke Co., VA. In 1850 William was farming in Kabletown, Jefferson Co. In 1860, Mary was a widow, with Samuel Meade 42, a teacher, living in the home. In 1870 Mary, her sons, Mary Burns 13, a black servant, Sarah Johnson, a black servant, Rebecca Johnson 4, and Ellen Johnson 2, were living in Charles Town, Jefferson Co. In 1880 son Ralph was farming in Osburn District, Jefferson Co., with Mary, Solomon Gibson 28, a farm hand, Annie Gibson 29, a cook, and James Gibson 7, Bill Gibson 4, and Mary Gibson 1, in the household. William, Mary, 3 minor daughters, and 1 minor son are buried in Zion Episcopal Church Graveyard in Charles Town. (VAB6 p103, VACLB1 p306, WVJE12-15, WVJEB23) Children:

74.5c5 William Opie NORRIS b. 23 Jan 1850, VA, d. 15 Dec 1922, Jefferson Co., WV, m. c1873, Margaret B. CHEW b. 18 Mar 1848, VA, d. 12 Dec 1928, Jefferson  Co., WV, d/o Roger and Sarah W. CHEW of Charles Town, Jefferson Co. In 1880, 1910, and 1920 William was living in Osburn or Charles Town. He was farming in 1880 and then worked in an office. In 1910 Frances Chew, a niece was in the home. They are buried in Zion Episcopal Church Graveyard, Charles Town. They had no children. (WVJE15, 17, 19, WVJEB4, 15, 23)

74.5c6 Ralph Wormeley NORRIS b. c1855, Va, m. 1891, Anna B. _____ b. c1869, WV. In 1880 Ralph was farming in Osburn, Jefferson, with his mother and several servants in the home. In 1910 through 1930 he was farming in or near Baltimore, MD. (MDBA13-15, WVJE15) Children:

  • 74.5c6a Ralph W. NORRIS Jr. b. c1893, VA
  • 74.5c6b William H. NORRIS b. c1895, VA
  • 74.5c6c Mary O. NORRIS b. c1896, MD
  • 74.5c6d Mulberry H. NORRIS b. c1898, MD
  • 74.5c6e Anna L. NORRIS b. c1900, MD
  • 74.5c6f Nina P. NORRIS b. c1902, Md
  • 74.5c6g Eleanor N. NORRIS b. c1906, MD

74.5d Virginia OPIE b. 1825, VA, d. 1 Jan 1893, Warren Co,. VA?, m. 26 Sep 1844, Jefferson Co., VA, Robert Hume BUTCHER, of Baltimore, MD, b. 1820, either in MD or Washington, DC, d. 11 Jan 1893, Warren Co., VA? From 1850 through 1870 Robert was a farmer and lawyer living in Kabletown District, Jefferson Co., VA(WV). Virginia, Robert, daughter Margaret, and son Robert are buried in Prospect Hill Cem., Front Royal, Warren Co, VA. (VAB6 p103, VAWAB1 p189, WVJEB23)

74.5d1 Virginia Opie BUTCHER b. 1846, VA, m. 21 Oct 1869, Jefferson Co., VA, Daniel ANAN b. 1846, MD. At the time of their marriage Daniel was living in MD. (WVJEB23)

74.5d4 Robert Hume BUTCHER b. b. 17 Jun 1851, Charles Town, Jefferson Co., VA, d. 18 Mar 1890, Fremont, Dodge Co., NE.. The only reference the compiler could find in Dodge Co., NE, was a notice of his death in the Fremont Weekly Herald on 20 Mar 1890, listing his name as P. H. BUTCHER, age 45. (NEDOB13)

74.5d7 Juliet Opie BUTCHER b. c1860, VA, d. 26 Nov 1925, m. 29 Jan 1880, St. Thomas Church, _____?, Romeyn Beck AYRES (Maj. General, U. S. Army) b. 20 Dec 1825, East Creek, Montgomery Co., NY, d. 4 Dec 1888, Fort Hamilton, New York City, NY. Romeyn m. 1st. 14 Aug 1849, EmilyLouis Gerry DEARBORN b. 8 May 1829, Bangor, Penobscot Co., ME, and had son Charles Greenleaf AYRES (buried at Arlington National Cem, Arlington Co., VA). Romeyn graduated from West Point in 1847. He served in the Mexican War as an artillery officer. In the Civil War he fought at Bull Run, and most of the major battles in VA, MD and PA. He was promoted to Brig. Gen. in Nov 1862. They are buried in Arlington National  Cem., with two minor daughters. There is more information on his military record at the Arlington National Cemetery website. Juliet was adopted by her aunt Juliet (OPIE) HOPKINS #74.5b above. (US36) Children:

  • 74.5f7a Helen R. AYRES d. 4 Feb 1887 (minor)
  • 74.5f7b Edith D. AYRES d. 12 Jan 1889 (minor)

74.5e Margaret OPIE b. c1818, VA, m. 1st., Gen. Thomas PARKER, from VA; m. 2nd., 14 Jan 1846, Jefferson Co., VA, George Read RIDDLE b. 1817, New Castle, New Castle Co., DE, d. 2 Feb 1864, Washington, DC. George was a representative and senator from DE. He was a civil engineer engaged in the construction of railroads and canals. He was admitted to the bar in 1848 and practiced law in Wilmington, New Castle Co.. In 1849 he was on a commission to retrace the Mason-Dixon Line. From 1849 through 1850 he was Deputy Attorney General  of DE. He was elected to congress on 4 Mar 1851, serving until 1855, and elected to the Senate on 2 Feb 1864, serving until his death on 29 Mar 1867. He is buried in Wilmington and Brandy Cem., Wilmington. In 1860 they were living in the 5th. Ward, Wilmington. In 1870 Margaret was a widow living in New Castle, New Castle Co., with Thomas Campbell 60, a harness maker, and Mary P. Campbell 58, a housekeeper in the home. In 1880 Margaret was back in Wilmington with Samuel Devin 17, and Elizabeth Selman 70, a boarders, and George Earl 13, a servant, in the household. (DENC8-10, FH5 p41-42, US38, WVJEB23) Children (2 by the 1st. m., 1 by 2nd.):

Notes for future researchers:
TAX RECORDS:
74 1800: (Tax List) Battaile MUSE: Phaeton or stage wagon and coach, p58; Battaile MUSE of Marsh Farm (now the Moorings) and the Rocks was also taxed for 24 slaves. Berkeley Co.  Property Tax List,  Jefferson District. He m. Margaret TATE d/o Magnus TATE of Belevidere,and acted as agent for many of the non-resident landowners of the area.  (WVJEB3-Vol. XXXIII Dec 1967)
74 1800: (Tax List) Battiale MUSE: 1 black under 16, 11 horses; 5 cattle, Berkeley Co., VA. (WVBEB24)

HISTORY:
Battaile MUSE: An eroneous statement concerning the purchase of "The Rocks" homestead. Battaile MUSE did not buy "The Rocks" from James and Ariana WORMELEY, but from Ferdinando Fairfax, who gave him a deed of trust on it in 1802. The MUSES did not get possession until 1810. It was settled in the court in Stanuton after Battaile MUSE's death. Battaile MUSE did buy 2359.5 acres from James and Areana WROMELEY in 1789 and 1795.  (WVJEB3, Vol. IX, p23, Vol. XXI, p22)
"Battaile MUSE, b. 30 Apr 1751, d. Mar 180, m. in VA 12 May 1785, to Margaret TATE, familiarly known as Peggy TATE, b. 4 Mar 1765, d. 20 Jun 1830. Battaile MUSE was an attorney for George Washington in the management of the estate at Mt. Vernon. He lived in Westmoreland and Fauquier counties during the Revolution. He was a man of delicate physique and broke down under the first year of the hardships of the Revolution and was honorably discharged. Battiale MUSE and "Peggy" TATE had issue. ____" (VAB2, Vol. __, p202).
A document written by Rev. W. M. WALTON,  36.6a, Great Grandson of Battaile MUSE:
"Be it known that in July last (1903), I visited Jefferson County, VA, the ancestral home of my family. In looking over a box full of papers dated during the Colonial and Revolutionary era, I reviewed certain correspondence between the family and various characters then prominent in the history of the colonies. Among certain autograph correspondence between Washington, the Fairfaxes, etc., and our family, I came across a document signed by Brig.-Gen. George Weedon, discharging my great-grandfather, who bears the same relation to Mrs. Florence Gohan that he bears to me. General Weedon may have been a regular commissioned officer of the Colonial Forces or a mere officer of volunteers--I don't know. I noticed he signed the document, G. Weedon, B.G. It appears that our ancestor was man of very delicate helath and broke down physically during the first year of the Revolutionary hardship. Below find the cocument, duly attested. (Signed) Rev. W. M. WALTON, Prot. Epos. Archdeacon of the Diocese of Indianapolis".
Copy of Honorable Discharge of Battaile MUSE from Revolutionary Service:
Camp of Clostertown, 12 Oct 1777. This may certify that Mr. Battaile MUSE from Fauquier County, is hereby discharged from the service of this hour, he being unable to perform the duties of a soldier. Given under my  hand, G. Weedon, B.G.
State of Indiana, County of Marion: Before me the undersigned, a notary public in and for the said county and state, personally appeared the Rev. W. M. WALTON, who being duly sworn and subscribed and siad that the foregoing is a true and correct copy to the best of his knowledge and belief. Witness my hand and nortarial seal, this tenth day of February, 1904. Emma Anderson, Norary Public. My commission expires 13 Jun 1907.
The original of this document, notarially attested, is in the hands of Mrs. May WALTON KENT, 1705 Lanier Apts., Washington, DC.
Extract of Rev. WALTON'S Diary:
Sitting on the porch of the old family mansion, called "The Moorings", in Jefferson Co., VA, in August 1903, I have before me an old book the property of my great grandfather, Battaile MUSE, in which he has inscribed sundry family and details which I copy below:
His is the son of Col. George MUSE, Commander of the British Army and first owner of our Jefferson Co. estate. The book bears the date of the latter part of the 18th. century and is full of personal memoranda. This house itself was built by Battaile MUSE 150 years ago. Before me as far as a telescope will carry the vision I see his landed estate with four or five houses on the horizon, all of which were built by his children on the subdivisions of his estate.
Col. George MUSE, father of Battaile MUSE, was born in 1730, died 790 in KY. He resigned his commission in the British Army and came to this country about the same time as Augustine Washington, father of George Washington, emigrated from England. He was the author of the first military discipline in America, Adjutant General of VA, and Colonel of the regiment in which Washington served as a Lieutenant. Near me is a box of correspondence between members of the family and Washington and some others of the era. His daughter Lucinda MUSE is the grandmother of the Rev. William WALTON, writer of this diary, and his wife Helen E. WALTON. She was (Lucinda) born in "The Moorings" where this copy was made, on 25 Aug 1797. She m. William Claiborne WALTON in 1816, and died 1852 (Family Bible says 1859). This house in which she was born is very massively built and time has apparently made no impression upon it. The family townhouse at Charles Town, WV, is still standing as good as it was 100 years ago. In the parlor of this house she was married. The building is now owned by a wealthy lady, who has recently moved into this community. Battaile MUSE was named for his mother Elizabeth Battaile. Col. George MUSE was brother-in-law of Robertson, speaker of the House of Burgesses. Polly MUSE m. Dr. John LEWIS of Loudon Co., a kinsman of Betty LEWIS who m. Prince Murat. From the union of Lucinda MUSE and William Claiborne WALTON was born Robert Hall WALTON, father of Maud WALTON who m. James Francis MAYS. (Signed) William Muse WALTON. (VAB2, Vol. __, p205-207)

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