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     He married Martha Wilkerson Janney. William died. William was born.

     John was born in 1887. John died in 1919.

     George was born in 1894. George died in 1976.

     Robert died. Robert was born.

     Jack died. Jack was born.

     She married Fred David Rowlett. Mary Louise Janney and Fred David Rowlett were divorced. Mary was born at Detroit, Michigan, on 8 March 1904. Mary died on 7 October 1996 at Bloomington, Indiana, at age 92.

     He married Mary Louise Janney. Fred David Rowlett and Mary Louise Janney were divorced. Fred was born. Fred died.

     Edward was born at Berkeley County, West Virginia, on 14 November 1908. He married Virginia Solenberger at Berkeley County, West Virginia, on 24 June 1948. Edward died on 16 January 1976 at Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, at age 67. His body was interred after 16 January 1976 at Berkeley County, West Virginia, at Falling Waters Presbyterian Church.

     Virginia was born at Berkeley County, West Virginia, on 12 April 1912. She married Edward Lupton Janney at Berkeley County, West Virginia, on 24 June 1948. Virginia died on 23 November 1993 at Berkeley County, West Virginia, at age 81. Her body was interred on 26 November 1993 at Berkeley County, West Virginia, at Falling Waters Presbyterian Church.

     James was born at Berkeley County, West Virginia, on 6 February 1910. He married Virginia Grove at Berkeley County, West Virginia, on 4 November 1940. James died on 19 November 1984 at age 74.

     Virginia's occupation: Nurse.. Virginia was born at Clifton Forge, Virginia, on 6 May 1909. She married James McSherry Janney , Jr. at Berkeley County, West Virginia, on 4 November 1940. Virginia died on 3 April 1987 at Woodstock Memorial Hospital, Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia, at age 77. Her body was interred on 5 April 1987 at Woodstock, Virginia, at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

     Bruce was born at Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, on 19 March 1920. Bruce graduated at Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, in 1937. Bruce died on 24 December 1989 at Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, at age 69.¹

     Barbera died on 3 April 1950 at Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia. Barbera was born at Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, on 3 April 1950. Her body was interred in April 1950 at Berkeley County, West Virginia, at Falling Waters Presbyterian Church.

     William was born at Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, on 24 October 1943. William died on 20 August 1993 at Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia, at age 49. His body was interred on 23 August 1993 at Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah County, Virginia, at Grace United Church of Christ.

     Edward was born at 'Shannon Hill', Frederick County, Virginia, on 23 December 1877. Edward died on 23 March 1907 at age 29.

     William died. He married Mildred Codwise. William was born on 31 March 1884.

     She married William Taylor Lupton. Mildred died. Mildred was born.

     James's occupation: Farm Machine Dlr.. James was born at Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, on 13 November 1888. He married Helena Mitchell on 27 December 1923. James died on 27 October 1962 at age 73.

     Helena was born. She married James Mcsherry Lupton on 27 December 1923. Helena died in November 1992.

     Mary was born at 'Rural Hill', Berkeley County, Virginia, on 4 September 1841.¹ She married Christopher W. Stratford at Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, on 5 December 1882.¹ Mary died on 5 January 1928 at Denver County, Colorado, at age 86.¹ She was buried after 5 January 1928 at Woodbine Cemetery, Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia.¹

     MRS. CORNELIA WILSON (TABB) SOUTHWICK was born in Berkley Co., W. Va., near Martinsburg, March 13, 1850. She purchased another home at Fair View, Jefferson Co., on the Opeaquon Creek, near Charlestown, where her family moved a year later, the place rendered historical by John Browrfs trial, and where her father, George Washington Tabb, served in this trial and wrote his verdict; also a noted place of numerous confficts during our late civil war. She was educated by private teachers until during the war, when she completed her education at Ann Smith Academy at Lexington, Va. Remaining at home until her family moved to Harrisonburg, where she had numerous opportunities of travel and gratifying her taste for literature, she married Pliny F. Southwick Sept. 11, 1878, but died April 13, 1880, having attained the type of a true and lovely woman at an early age.

Source: Descendants of Lawrence and Cassandra Southwick of Salem Massachusetts, page 558 (http://www.familytreemaker.com/_glc_1075/1075_558.html).

The following graphic account, from the Lynchburg Virginian, of the marriage in this place of Mr. Pliny F. Southwick and Miss Cornelia W. Tabb, youngest daughter of our worthy townsman, G. W. Tabb, Esq., will be read with much interest by the many friends of both parties in Harrisonburg:

HARRISONBURG, Va., Sept. 15, 1878.

Dear Virginian:

DEAR C. - When I arrived in Harrisonburg two months ago "a stranger in a strange land," I little imagined the charming affaire de coeur whose progress I was to watch, until it terminated in an Old Virginia marriage.

I apply this epithet to the offering so recently made to Hymen, because all connected with it was so utterly different from the present marriage a la mode; and because its quiet, refined modesty reminded me of the days when the marriage rite was regarded as the public seal to a compact, considered solemn and binding from the first moment of its formation -- not merely an occasion of gorgeous display, much gossip and sometimes, even scandal.

Yet this quiet, little marriage was attended by such romantic circumstances, that you must let me repeat them to you:

The bride, Miss. C. T., was the youngest daughter of Mr. G. W. T., formerly of Jefferson County, and whose family are too well known throughout Virginia, to require further comment, except that he had been a prominent juryman at the John Brown trial.

During the late war, this fact appeared to increase the animosity extended to him and his family, by the Federal soldiers -- indeed, so great were the hardships endured by this family, that it was quite natural their recollections of "the Yankees" should not be the most agreeable imaginable. But they had promised to become loyal subjects to the United States Government, and they would certainly be true to their word; so last winter, when Mrs. T. found it necessary to receive boarders into her family, she accepted the application of a gentleman, actually born in New York, and partly bred in New England. His very complexion, fair and ruddy, proved him a true son of the North: perhaps, like many other Americans, he is descended from those old Northmen, the Danes, who so frequently disturbed the peace of the ancient Britons. At all events, he was now about to imitate the example of the Danes by invading this happy home.

Personally there was no objection to this gentleman, still Mrs. T.'s children could not give him a very cordial welcome, and Miss C. (whose warm Southern heart caused her to feel particularly belligerent towards him) privately resolved to treat him with the coldest civility, holding only such intercourse with him as was required by common courtesy. Little did Miss C. imagine that, through her instrumentality, he was to become what Susan Nipper would term "a permanency," and not "a temporary". However, by the time Spring had arrived, it was discovered that not only had this "young man's fancies," but
also those of this patriotic young maiden, had very seriously turned to "thoughts of love."

Of course everybody now knows the sequel, but during that wonderful period of "engagement," everything was kept delightfully quiet. Even the neighbors had to forego the pleasure of discussing the bride's trousseau, every article of which was nevertheless, thoroughly comme ill faut.

The usual white veil and orange blossoms were replaced by a stylish traveling costume, more appropriate for seven o'clock in the morning, at which hour Miss L. entered the parlor on Mr. S.'s arm, looking as if only a true Northerner could make her happy, so entirely does love triumph over even our national prejudices. But, one word about the parlor. It was literally a mass of lovely flowers, and from the centre depended the grand marriage bell, formed of white flowers and geranium leaves; that wonderful bell, which would, so soon,

"Ring out a slowly dying cause,
     And ancient forms of party strife,
     Ring in the noble modes of life,
With sweeter manners, purer laws."

And in contrast to the white flowers, there might be seen in the distance a background of dusky faces and woolly heads, belonging to those dear old "aunts" and "uncles," who are often the most truly loved relatives of a Southern child.

Then followed the parental blessing, the friendly congratulations, the hurried farewell, and the next moment two happy souls were whirling up the Shenandoah Valley. I imagine they were rather oblivious to its beautiful scenery, as on such occasions, each soul is supposed to be absorbed with gratitude at having found its "better half " Hoping you may enjoy the report of this little marriage occasion as much as I did the reality, and with many thanks for the patience extended to this long letter, I am yours sincerely,

L. W. W.

Eighteen months after the above we have the following from Mr. Pliny F. Southwick's own pen:

April 23, 1880.

My Dear Mother and Friends at home:
I have been trying to gather fortitude to write you again.

Last week I wrote you of the death of our little one only four days old. But now I must tell you that Cornelia too is dead.

They lie side by side in the cold and silent grave *** She exhorted friends to meet her in heaven, then bade us a triumphant adieu, saying, "The angel troop are waiting."

Source: Descendants of Lawrence and Cassandra Southwick of Salem Massachusetts, page 559-562 (http://www.familytreemaker.com/_glc_1075/1075_558.html).] Cornelia was born at Berkeley County, Virginia, on 3 March 1850.^1,2 She married Pliny Fitch Southwick at Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, on 11 September 1878.^1,2 Cornelia died on 14 April 1880 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, at age 30.^1,2 Her body was interred after 14 April 1880 at Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, at Woodbine Cemetery.²

     Laura was born at Berkeley County, Virginia, on 3 May 1847.¹ She married Pliny Fitch Southwick at Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, on 19 June 1884.¹ Laura died on 6 June 1911 at Colorado Springs, Colorado, at age 64. Her body was interred after 6 June 1911 at Harrisonburg, Virginia, at Woodbine Cemetery.^1,2

     Pliny died. PLINY FITCH SOUTHWICK went to Northampton in 1866, at the age of 16, and learned the dry goods business, remained there till 1870, then went into business in Freeborn, Minn., with T. A. Southwick; spent two months on the frontier, and then returned to Northampton, Mass., where he became a partner in the store where he learned his business. He afterwards sold his interest and became a commercial traveller for a New York importing house. Was in the dry goods business (1880) in Harrisonburg, Va.

Source: Descandants of Lawrence and Cassandra Soutliwick of Salem, Massacnusetts, Page 55 (http://www.familytreemaker.com/_glc_/1075/1075_558.htmI.) Pliny was born at Mooers on 7 September 1850.¹ He married Cornelia Wilson Tabb at Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, on 11 September 1878.^1,2 Pliny's occupation: Dry Goods Business. at Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, in 1880.¹ He married Laura Virginia Tabb at Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, on 19 June 1884.²

     Willis was born at 'Fairview', Jefferson County, Virginia, on 28 March 1861.¹ He married Abbie Lorraine Daniel at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, on 9 December 1884.¹ Willis died on 20 March 1933 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 71.² His body was interred after 20 March 1933 at Independence, Missouri, at Mt. Washington Cemetery. He was cremated and his remains are in sec. 7, lot 67..

     Abbie was born at Burlington, Iowa, on 24 November 1860. She married Willis Creighton Tabb at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, on 9 December 1884.¹ Abbie died on 3 January 1948 at Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas, at age 87.² Her body was interred on 9 January 1948 at Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, at Mt. Washington Cemetery. She was cremated and her remains were buried in sec. 7, lot 67.²

     Charles was born at Berkeley County, Virginia, on 5 October 1844.¹ Charles William Tabb served as a private in Company G of the 2nd Virginia Infantry, Confederate State Army. He enlisted 28 May 1862, at Winchester, Virginia. He was wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg on 31 December 1862. He was mortally wounded in action in the thigh at Paynes Farm on 27 Nov 1863, and died in the Confederate hospital at Gordonsville, VA., on 15 February 1864. He is buried in the Thornrose Cemetary at Stanton, Virginia.

His father went immediately after he was wounded to the field hospital; then to Gordensville, staying a few days with him. Then as he couldn't leave his family alone longer took Mrs. Tabb to the hospital to stay with him until his death. We have letters written home by both his parents, and one from Charles himself, all telling how they were passing the time. Mr. Tabb's letter said he didn't think he could survive, but Charles was not afraid to die; he read to him from his Bible, now at Willis', and it strengthened him. Mrs. Tabb's letters seem more hopeful, as that was her natural disposition. Grandma Tabb gave Nell the roll, sometimes called a "housewife", that Charles carried with him in the War. In the center, when rolled, is his very plain knife, fork and spoon, and in the pockets are needles, thread, buttons, hooks and eyes, etc., so he could do his own mending.

Grandma Wilson was in charge of the home during Mrs. Tabb's absence. From her little journal of "Daily Occurrences" I copy these items, which makes it seem more real to us, at this time.

"April 1st, 1862. Aaron ran off (slave)*

May 28, Charles W. Tabb left home to join the army at Winchester.

June 3, Yankees came and searched the house for Mr. Tabb. He went to town, was questioned and set at liberty.

August 27, Yankees called away from Smithfield.

September 12, Washington (Tabb) started south (?)*

September 30, Washington returned home (?)*

May 22, 1863, Yankees took Lige and Charley away (slaves)*

June 16, 1863, Charles came from Winchester and spent the night. Met the regiment in the morning and went to Maryland.

July 1, 1863, Battle commenced at Gettysburg.

July 5, 1863, Lee's army retreating to Virginia.

July 16, 1863, Charles came home at 12 at night.

July 17, 1863, Charles left for camp at Bucklestown.

July 19, 1863, Charles went to Martinsburg with the division. Charles never was home after the 17th of July. He was wounded on the 27th of November 1863. Taken to Gordensville Hospital, and died February 15, 1864. His body buried in the Staunton Military Cemetary February 17, 1864. His mother went on to Lexington on the 18th and arrived home February 27th 1864.

May 9, 1864, Washington (Tabb) was arrested and all his horses and cattle taken by the Yankees. Taken to Martinsburg, where they remained until the 22nd, when he came home. Left on the 23rd to go up the Valley to headquarters to get an order to recover his stock. Was arrested on the 3rd and taken to Martinsburg."

*Items in parentheses inserted by Mrs. Willis Creighton Tabb.

Source: Sketch of Family of WILLIS CREIGHTON TABB from Its
Earliest Beginning in Virginia in 1637 Through Ten Generations
to the Present Time by Mrs. Willis Creighton Tabb - 1935. Charles died on 15 February 1864 at Gordonsville, Orange County, Virginia, at age 19.¹ His body was interred after 15 February 1864 at Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia, at Thornrose Cemetery.²

     Dudley was born at Jefferson County, Virginia, on 27 September 1858.^1,2 Dudley died on 20 June 1860 at Jefferson County, Virginia, at age 1.³ His body was interred after 20 June 1860 at Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, Virginia, at Gerrardstown Presbyterian Church. He was buried under the large oak tree just behind the church..^2,4

     Nell was born at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, on 20 September 1885.¹ She married William Campbell Davidson at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, on 30 April 1910.¹ Nell died on 23 April 1928 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 42. Her body was interred on 25 April 1928 at Independence, Missouri, at Mt. Washington Cemetery. She is buried in a cement tomb in sec. 7, lot 67..

     William was born at Liberty, Missouri, on 2 December 1878. He married Nell La Nere Tabb at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, on 30 April 1910.¹ William died on 1 October 1949 at North Kansas Cty, Missouri, at age 70.² His body was interred on 5 October 1949 at Independence, Missouri, at Mt. Washington Cemetery.³

     Creighton was born at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, on 2 May 1888.¹ He married Nellie Mable Durbin at Olathe, Kansas, on 20 December 1920. Creighton died on 29 August 1960 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 72.² His body was interred on 1 September 1960 at Independence, Missouri, at Mt. Washington Cemetery.³