The Family of James WALLINGFORD
and _____? _____?
(8th. Generation)

254 James WALLINGFORD, b. ___?, prob. Prince George's Co., MD, d/o Benjamin and Mary (GINN) WALLINGFORD (508/509), d. bet. 10 Mar 1824 and 28 Nov 1825, Jefferson Co., VA, m.   (255) _____?. There is an obituary that states that 'Jane WALLINGFORD yesterday age 82 of this county: paper' dated 6 Aug 1829 in (WVBEB16 p56), that could possibly be the wife of James. He was in Berkeley-Frederick Co., area of Virginia as early as 1769 when he leased 169 acres of land by indenture from Jacob Hite for a term of 90 years. This land was left to his two sons, Nicholas and James, who sold it to Isaac Strider in 1826 for $990. . In 1782-1787 Tax List,  James WALLINGFORD 1 pole 0 slaves, Berkeley Co., VA. In the 1787 personal property tax list of Berkeley Co., List B, Thomas Hart, Commissioner, James WALLINGFORD was taxed for 1 white males above 16 and under 21, 7 black(s) under 16, and 9 horse, mares, colts and mules. His immediate neighbors visited before and after Joseph WALLINGFORD  on 13 May were: John Gassaway, Jacob Miller, James Tone, Henry Sydaner, Madin Sydaner, (James), Joshus Bigton, John Butt, John  Crane Sr., Leonard Davis, and Mary Dunn. . On 2 Mar 1792 James was named in the settlement of Nathan Gilbert's estate. On 11 May 1799, Sarah Hite rented land to Cornelius DuVall, adjacent to James WALLINGFORD, Dr. Henry Lee, Gen. Charles Lee, Adam Stephen, Joshua York, where John Hite Jr. deceased, dwelt on Hopewell branch of the Opequon Creek. On 25 Feb 1799, James named in the settlement of Barney McSherry, and named on the settlement of Jacob Hite on 20 Sep 1799. In the 1800 Tax List,  James WALLINGFORD 1-4, Berkeley Co., VA. From 1802-1803 he was taxed on 1 male above 16, and 3-5 horses. In 1805-1810, taxed on 2 males and from 2-4 horses. The 1810 census show James WALLINGFORD with 1 male 16 under 26; 1 male 45 and up; 1 female 0 under 10; 2 females 16 under 26. In 1811-1814, taxed 2 males  and from 3-9 horses; in 1815 1 male over 15, 4 horses, 6 cattle; 1817-1820 2 males, 2-7 horses. In  1820 James WALLINGFORD has 1 male 0 under 10; 1 male 26 under 45; 1 male 45 and up; 2 females 0 under 10; 1 female 10 and under 16; 1 female 16 and under 26 his wife must have died prior to 1810. In 1820 there are no females in his household to fit the age that his wife should have been. James does not appear on the tax records after 1824. (VAFRB7, WVBE B1, WVBE1, WVBEB15 p51,105,124,125, 23, WVJE8-9, 11, 21 Bk14 p368, 22 Bk5 p62, 120, 212, 214) Children:

WILL: James WALLINGFORD, written 10 Mar 1834, probated 28 Nov 1825: son Nicholas, Salter Blue's place; son James, rest of the leased land and household goods; daughters share to be paid 1 year after his death: Fanny BUCKLE w/o John BUCKLE $5; Susannah WATERS (WALTERS) w/o Isaac WALTERS $22; Elizabeth BUCKLES w/o Abraham BUCKLES $25; Sarah WOOD w/o Thomas WOOD $25; Ann CHAPMAN w/o William  CHAPMAN $25; grandchildren to be paid when they reach 21 years of age: James BUCKLES s/o Fanny $25; James WATERS (WALTERS) $25; James WALLINGFORD s/o Nicholas $25; James WOOD s/o Sarah WOOD $25; Polly BLUE d/o John L. BLUE $10; Saulter BLUE $2; Executors: Nicholas and James WALLINGFORD; witneses: John Sharff, William Roberts, Jacob Sharff, and Jacob WALTERS (WVJEB22 Bk 5 p62); Estate Appraisal: $57.26 (Bk2 p120); Estate Sale: present among others: Jacob WATERS (WALTERS), James WALLINGFORD, and James WATERS; $67.12 1/2 (Bk5 p212); Settlement: $72.50 (Bk5 p214)

254.1-Nicholas WALLINGFORD, m. licenses 20 Sep 1800, 21 Sep 1800, Berkeley Co., VA, to Phebe WILLIAMS, suretor Mark WALLINGFORD, minister David Young. From the 1810 and 1820 census records, it would appear that Nicholas had at least one son, and four daughters. From his father's will, the name of the son is known as James. On 11 Oct 1826, Nicholas and Phebe, and brother James WALLINGFORD, and Hannah, his wife, sold to Isaac STRIDER for $990.00, 169 acres of land their father had leased from Jacob Hite on 1 Dec 1769 for 90 years, the land they had received from their father in the will. At sometime after 1826 Nicholas may have left Jefferson Co.(WVBE1, WVJE8-9, 21, WVJEB21 Bk14 p368) Children:

254.2 James WALLINGFORD m. Hannah _____?. On 11 Oct 1826, he sold the land left to him by father in the will and may have left Jefferson Co., VA. (WVJEB21 Bk14 p368)

254.3-Frances WALLINGFORD, m. 7 Mar 1797, Berkeley Co., VA, by Moses Hoge, to John BUCKLES. One child named James, listed in his grandfather's will. they may have gone to KY. (WVBE1, WVJE21, WVBEB24 p56) Children:

254.5-Elizabeth WALLINGFORD, m. 31 Jan 1801, Berkeley Co., VA, Abraham BUCKLES, suretor Nicholas WALLINGFORD. (WVBE1) No other information..

254.6-Sarah WALLINGFORD, m. James WOOD. Their son James WOOD is named in his grandfather's will. (WVJE21)

254.7-Ann WALLINGFORD m. William CHAPMAN. (WVJE21)

254.8-Margaret WALLINGFORD, m. 7 Mar 1789, Berkeley Co., VA, by Hugh Vance to John Salter BLUE. Polly BLUE was named in her grandfather's will. In 1860, John was farming in Summit Point, Jefferson Co., VA; in 1879 in Averell Twp. Margaret must have d. between 1860 and 1870, since she is absent in the 1870 census. In 1870 Henry Wilkinson 28, b. VA, a farm laborer was in the household. (WVBE1, WBJE13-14, 21)

254.8d Joseph G. (or C.) BLUE b. Feb 1836, Jefferson Co., VA, m. 28 Mar 1867, Berkeley Co., Hester Ann HAYSLETT b. Mar 1838, Berkeley Co., d. 1920, Berkeley Co., d/o Robert and Margaret HAYSLETT. In 1870, Joseph was a day laborer in Mill Creek, Berkeley Co., VA. In 1880, they were living in Brucetown, Frederick Co., VA, and Margaret HAYSLETT, Hester's mother was living with them. In 1900, Joseph was living in the 2nd. Ward, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., and in 1910 the 3rd. Ward of Martingburg. Joseph was miller. I910, Joseph and Hester are living with their daughter, Mamie MCANENY. They are buried in Green Hill Cem., Martinsburg, Berkeley Co.; son Robert H. also buried in Green Hill Cem. (WVBE1, 13, 15-16, WVBEB3) Children:

254.8d2 Ida Belle BLUE b. c1871, WV, m. 17 Jun 1896, Berkeley Co., WV, Harvey S. WILLEY b. c1866, Frederick Co., VA, s/o Lawson and Mahala J. WILLEY, from the Opequon District, Frederick Co.In 1910 Harvey was a preacher in the Southern Methodist Church in Manassas, Prince William Co., VA. In 1920 he was preaching in Berryville, Clarke Co., VA. (VACL5, VAPW12, WVBE1)

  • 254.8d2a R. H. B. WILLEY b. c1898, WV
  • 254.8d2b Robert B. WILEY b. c1905, WV
  • 254.8d2c A. Francis WILLEY b. c1919, VA
  • 254.8d2d A child probably dy.

254.8d3 Margaret 'Maggie' F. BLUE b. Jun 1874, WV, Berkeley Co., WV, m. 28 Jun 1904, Berkeley Co., WV, William L. GAFF b. 1869, Berkeley Co., d. 1942, Berkeley Co.In 1900 Maggie was living at home and listed as a school teacher. In 1910 and 1920, they were living in the 2nd. Ward and 3rd. Ward, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., respectively, where William was a wholesale grocery salesman. In 1910, William's mother was living in the household; also his brother Charles W. age 20. In 1920 Henry and Ellen Price were boarding in the house. William and daughter Mary Katherine are buried in Green Hill Cem., Martinsburg. (WVBE1, 15-17, WVBEB3) Children:

  • 254.8d3a Mary Katherine GAFF b. 1908, WV, d. 1987, WV

254.8d4 Mary 'Mamie' L. BLUE b. Oct 1876, Jefferson Co., WV, d. 1971, Berkeley Co., WV, m. 2 Sep1903, Berkeley Co., WV, William F. MCANENY b. 1870, d. 1958, Berkeley Co. In 1910, they were living in the 3rd. Ward of Martinsburg, where William was bank clerk. Mary's parents were living with them. They are buried in Green Hill Cem., Martinsburg, Berkeley Co. (WVBE1, 16, WVBEB3)

254.8h John BLUE b. Jul 1844 (9 Jul 1843 on gravestone), VA, d. 22 Mar 1912, WV, m. Virginia GORRELL (or CORRELL), b. 14 Aug 1845, VA, d. 22 Mar 1912, WV.. In 1870 John was farming in Grant District, Jefferson Co., WV. George Cooper 20, a farm laborer, Susan Woods 20, a domestic servant, and James Woods 7, both malattos were in the home. In 1880 through 1910, John was a farmer in Middleway District, Jefferson Co., WV. In 1880 Eliza GORRELL, Virginia's mother was living with them. In 1910, son Henry J. and his family are living in the household. they are buried in Elmwood Cem., Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co. (WVJE15) Children:

254.8h1 Benton L. BLUE b. 1867, WV, d. 1944, WV, m. Mary R. _____?, b. 1876,, WV, d. 1963, WV. In 1910, Benton was a farmer in Arden, Berkeley Co., WV; in 1920, they were in Bunker Hill, Berkeley Co. They are buried in Morgan Chapel Graveyard, Bunker Hill, Berkeley Co., (WVBE16-17, WVBEB3) Children:

  • 254.8h1a Mary S. BLUE b. c1899, WV
  • 254.8h1b John W. BLUE b. c1902, WV

254.8h1b John W. BLUE b. 1901, WV, d. 1962, Berkeley Co.,. WV, m. bertha M. _____? b. 1902, d. 19__?. They are buried in Morgan Chapel Graveyard, Bunker Hill, Berkeley Co. (WVBEB3)

254.8h3 Henry Jackson BLUE (Henry Judson on gravestone) b. 7 Nov 1879, Jefferson Co., WV, d. 29 Dec 1937, WV, m. 17 Dec 1901, Berkeley Co., WV, Lydia B. KINER (KYNER), b. 8 Jan 1876, Berkeley Co., d. 21 Oct 1957, WV, d/o Alfred KINER. In 1910, they were living with his parents, John and Virginia BLUE in Middleway District, Jefferson Co. IN 1920, they were living in Bunker Hill, Berkeley Co.They are buried in Elmwood Cem., Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., as is their son, Charles C. (WVBEB4, WVBE1, 16-17) Children:

  • 254.8h3a Charles C. BLUE b. 28 Sep 1902, WV, d. 16 Jan 1969, WV
  • 254.8h3b Ruth J. BLUE b. c1906, WV
  • 254.8h3c Robert L. BLUE b. c1908, WV (listed as Raleigh in 1910 census)
  • 254.8h3d Mary Edna BLUE b. c1909, WV (listed as Eloise in 1910 census)
  • 254.8h3d Margaret B. BLUE b. c1911, WV
  • 254.8h3f Victor L. BLUE b. c1917, WV

254.8h3d Mary Edna BLUE b. 30 Jan 1910, Jefferson Co., WV (listed as Eloise in 1910 census), d. 21 Sep 2002, Kearneysville, Jefferson Co., WV, m. 5 Sep 1935, Berkeley Co., WV, John Robert POLAND Jr.  b. 30 Mar 1910, Berkeley Co., d. 8 Jun 1971, WV, s/o John and Mae POLAND. They are buried in rosedale Cem., Martinsburg, Berkeley Co. (WVBE1, WVBEB3)

254.8h5 James Campbell BLUE b.1879, Jefferson Co., WV, d. 1942, Berkeley Co., m. 18 May 1904, Berkeley Co., WV, Nellie B. KINER, b. c1885, Berkeley Co., d/o A. K. and Martha Jane KINER. In 1920 James was a farm manager in Arden, Berkeley Co., WV. (WVBE1, 17) Children:

  • 254.8h5a Eleanor Virginia BLUE b. c1906, WV
  • 254.8h5b Glenn C. BLUE b. c1906/07, WV
  • 254.8h5c James Campbell BLUE b. c1906, WV
  • 254.8h5d Jean Kiner BLUE b. c1921, WV

254.8h5a Eleanor Virginia BLUE b. c1906, Berkeley  Co., WV, m. 25 Jul 1933, Berkeley Co., Franklin T. CHAPMAN b. c1895/96, Berkeley Co., s/o Thomas L. and Emma R. CHAPMAN (WVBE1)

254.8h5b Glenn Campbell BLUE b. 26 Apr 1906, Jefferson Co., WV, d. 12 Jul 1983, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV, m. 13 Jul 1929, Berkeley Co.,  Loretta GARRETT, b. 6 Dec 1909, Berkeley Co., 26 Oct 1990, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., d/o Carroll and Bessie GARRETT. Glenn is buried in Rosedale Cem., Martinsburg. (US1, WVBE1, WVBEB3) Children (1 known):

  • 254.8h5b1 Betty BLUE b. 28 Jn 1933, WV, d. 11 apr 2004, WV

    254.8h5b1 Betty BLUE b. 28 Jun 1933, Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV, d. 11 Apr 2004, city Hospital, Martinsburg, age 70. She was member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, Golden Rule Martinsburg Chapter #69 O.E.S., Women of the Moose, and Newton D. Baker Post #896, and Women's Auxiliary V.F.W. She graduated from Martinsburg, High School in 1950 . She was survived by her husband and 3 daughters. She is buried in Rosedale Cemetery. (O36) Children see HF254.8h5b1.

254.8h5c James Campbell BLUE Jr., b. c1917, Berkeley Co., WV, m. 8 Sep 1940, Berkeley Co., Frances H. MCKEE b. c1919, Berkeley Co., d/o Walter L. and Louise MCKEE. (WVBE1)

254.8h5d Jean Kiner BLUE b. c1921/24, Jefferson Co., WV, m. 5 Sep 1945, Berkeley Co., Roger C. WOOD, b. c1923, OH, s/o Charles and Hazel WOOD. (WVBE1)

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