This younger photo of Wilson has recently come to light from Lynn Vick who has generously shared it with the family (April 18, 2017). The photos of Wilson & his wife, Elizabeth, are framed photos with their names written on the back, which were given to their daughter, Mattie, who was married to Clyde Vick. Mattie & Clyde's daughter, Eugenia, inherited their home with all the treasured possessions after their deaths. After Eugenia had died & they had closed her home, Lynn had personally taken all the family photos with her. Many thanks to Lynn for sharing these "very special" photos.
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Wilson was a farmer, blacksmith, and cabinet maker. He was a Baptist minister and served as the first pastor of the Springfield Baptist Church in Carterton, VA. He married Elizabeth Kiser in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA on January 18, 1866. The following month, February 6, Wilson's sister, Melissa, married Elizabeth's brother, Andrew Jackson Kiser.
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Wilson's parents were:
William B Self (1817 - 1889)
Nancy Burchett Self (1819 - 1880)
Wilson and his siblings:
Melissa Hopkins Self (1840 - 1935)
Wilson Vermillion Self (1842 - 1913)
Ailsey B. Self (1845 - 1892)
Leonard Burchett Self (1851 - 1936)
Temperance C. (1854 - 1932)
Martha "Mattie" Virginia Self (1862 - 1903)
Charles "Charlie" Beauchamp Self (1887 - 1910)
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On October 15, 1860,
Wilson V., age 17, lived with in Russell Co, VA with his parents, William & Nancy Self, ages 44 & 41. Their post office was at Bickleys Mills. His father, a farmer, had land valued at $2500 & personal wealth valued at $957. Siblings still at home were Malissa H., age 19; Ailsay B., 14; Elizabeth, 11; Leonard B., 8; Temperance C., 5; & Charles B. 3.
Wilson married Elizabeth Kiser in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA on January 18, 1866. The following month, February 6, Wilson's sister, Melissa, married Elizabeth's brother, Andrew Jackson Kiser.
They had 11 children who were born and raised in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA. The fate of three is still unknown.
1. Nancy Hettie Self (July 10, 1867 - May 30, 1956 ) - Nancy married Charles H.D. Gibson at home on April 19, 1888.
2. William Greely Self (August 5, 1869 - went west as a young man & was never heard from again after he wrote to his mother telling her he was leaving CA to go to South America)
3. Ida Louise Selfe (February 1, 1872 - May 30, 1956)- Ida married Charles Manderville Jenks on December 27, 1893.
4. James Walter Selfe (May 18, 1874 - July 2, 1945) - James married Inez Cowen. Walter added the "e" to the Self name in 1902.
5. Francis Wayland Selfe (February 7, 1877 - September 22, 1954) - Wayland married Cora Katherine Kiser on March 22, 1904.
6. Nevada Carson "Vada" Selfe (February 13, 1879 - May 29, 1966) - Nevada married Charles Hayes Cowan on June 20, 1899, at home.
7. Dora V. Selfe (April 1, 1881 - never heard from again after she left home)
8. Mattie Ellen Selfe (August 1, 1883 - November 25, 1958) - Mattie married Dr. Clyde Whitley Vick on July 14, 1910.
9. Ray "Roy" Rador Selfe (June 12, 1885 - about 1910) - Left Russell Co, VA as a young man and may have drowned in WA.
10. Carter Charles Selfe (February 12, 1890 - September 6, 1958) - Carter married Virginia Bell.
11. Arthur Blaine Selfe (October 20, 1893 - June 21, 1971)-Arthur married Hazel King.
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Mary Margaret (Selfe) Bailey (Wilson & Elizabeth's great-great granddaughter) received a document from her cousin, Robert Wilson Selfe. The original document, an Oath of Allegiance, was signed by Wilson V. Self in Lebanon, Russell Co, VA on September 22, 1865. This was passed down to Robert by his father, Clyde Vick Selfe, the son of Francis Wayland Selfe, who was the son of Wilson Vermillion Self.
Robert said, "Before Dad (Clyde) died, he sent me his (and my old) stamp collection. I was going through the various items and found Wilson V. Self's Oath of Allegiance signed in 1865. (My middle name is Wilson.) Thought you might like to share with everyone."
Many thanks to Robert for sharing this valuable document with Wilson's many descendants and kin! To see document click on "Click here to view all images."
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On August 18, 1870,
Wilson & Elizabeth, ages 27 & 23, lived next to his parents in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA. The post office was in Lebanon. They had personal wealth valued at $160. They had two children: Nancy & William, ages 3 & 1.
On June 1, 1880,
Wilson V. & Elizabeth, ages 38 & 35, lived in Castleswood next to his parents. His brother, Leonard, lived nearby. Their children were Nancy H., age 12; Wm. G., 10; Ida L., 8; James W., 6; Francis W., 4; & Nevada C. 1.
History of Springfield Baptist Church (in part)
"Springfield Baptist Church is located in Herald Valley on route 614 about one mile north of Carterton, Va.
On the fourth Sunday of November 1880, thirty brethren and sisters having secured letters of dismissal from Sulphur Springs baptist church on Mill Creek, met at the home of James M. Counts to organize a new church.
Elders Elihu Kiser, Wilson V. Self, and Joseph Kiser were called upon to superintend the organization. The name 'Springfield' was chosen for the church. The first elected pastor was Rev. Wilson V. Self. the clerk elected was C.B. Self and deacons J.M. Counts, L.B. Self, and L.H. Kiser.
The church met at Mr. Counts home until a building was completed sometime in 1881. It was built near the Counts' home and constructed of logs. This building served the congregation for 31 years. The first baptismal service took place in Mr. Counts fish pond.
In 1911 the present building was started. It is built on a hill above the old site on land which the Counts' family gave to the church. The old building was torn down and the logs sawed into lumber for the new building. The stained glass windows and oil lamps are still in use. The lamps were wired for electricity when it came to the area. The dedication of the new church took place on August 17, 1912. Brother Wilson V. Self preached the first sermon in both churches."
On June 12, 1900,
Wilson & Elizabeth Self, ages 57 & 53 (born Oct. 1842 & Aug. 1845) owned a farm in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA. They had been married 35 years; Elizabeth had given birth to 11 children, all who were living. Their children were Wayland F. age 23 (Feb. 1877); Dora V, 18 (Sept. 1881); Mattie E.(Aug. 1883), 16; Ray R. (June 1885), 14; Charlie C., 10 (Feb. 1890); & B. Ather, 6 (Oct. 1893).
On April 24, 1907, Wilson united his niece, Eliza Hettie Selfe in marriage to Ora Hackney.
On April 21, 1910,
Wilson V. & Elizabeth, ages 67 & 64, were still on their farm, they owned - mortgage free, in Castlewood. They had been married 45 years; Elizabeth had given birth to 11 children - all still living. Children living with them were Carter & Arthur, ages 20 & 16.
Wilson died on his farm on May 21, 1913. His great-granddaughter, Mary Margaret (Selfe) Bailey said his death was from Pneumonia.
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Wilson was a farmer, blacksmith, and cabinet maker. He was a Baptist minister and served as the first pastor of the Springfield Baptist Church in Carterton, VA. He married Elizabeth Kiser in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA on January 18, 1866. The following month, February 6, Wilson's sister, Melissa, married Elizabeth's brother, Andrew Jackson Kiser.
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Wilson's parents were:
William B Self (1817 - 1889)
Nancy Burchett Self (1819 - 1880)
Wilson and his siblings:
Melissa Hopkins Self (1840 - 1935)
Wilson Vermillion Self (1842 - 1913)
Ailsey B. Self (1845 - 1892)
Leonard Burchett Self (1851 - 1936)
Temperance C. (1854 - 1932)
Martha "Mattie" Virginia Self (1862 - 1903)
Charles "Charlie" Beauchamp Self (1887 - 1910)
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On October 15, 1860,
Wilson V., age 17, lived with in Russell Co, VA with his parents, William & Nancy Self, ages 44 & 41. Their post office was at Bickleys Mills. His father, a farmer, had land valued at $2500 & personal wealth valued at $957. Siblings still at home were Malissa H., age 19; Ailsay B., 14; Elizabeth, 11; Leonard B., 8; Temperance C., 5; & Charles B. 3.
Wilson married Elizabeth Kiser in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA on January 18, 1866. The following month, February 6, Wilson's sister, Melissa, married Elizabeth's brother, Andrew Jackson Kiser.
They had 11 children who were born and raised in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA. The fate of three is still unknown.
1. Nancy Hettie Self (July 10, 1867 - May 30, 1956 ) - Nancy married Charles H.D. Gibson at home on April 19, 1888.
2. William Greely Self (August 5, 1869 - went west as a young man & was never heard from again after he wrote to his mother telling her he was leaving CA to go to South America)
3. Ida Louise Selfe (February 1, 1872 - May 30, 1956)- Ida married Charles Manderville Jenks on December 27, 1893.
4. James Walter Selfe (May 18, 1874 - July 2, 1945) - James married Inez Cowen. Walter added the "e" to the Self name in 1902.
5. Francis Wayland Selfe (February 7, 1877 - September 22, 1954) - Wayland married Cora Katherine Kiser on March 22, 1904.
6. Nevada Carson "Vada" Selfe (February 13, 1879 - May 29, 1966) - Nevada married Charles Hayes Cowan on June 20, 1899, at home.
7. Dora V. Selfe (April 1, 1881 - never heard from again after she left home)
8. Mattie Ellen Selfe (August 1, 1883 - November 25, 1958) - Mattie married Dr. Clyde Whitley Vick on July 14, 1910.
9. Ray "Roy" Rador Selfe (June 12, 1885 - about 1910) - Left Russell Co, VA as a young man and may have drowned in WA.
10. Carter Charles Selfe (February 12, 1890 - September 6, 1958) - Carter married Virginia Bell.
11. Arthur Blaine Selfe (October 20, 1893 - June 21, 1971)-Arthur married Hazel King.
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Mary Margaret (Selfe) Bailey (Wilson & Elizabeth's great-great granddaughter) received a document from her cousin, Robert Wilson Selfe. The original document, an Oath of Allegiance, was signed by Wilson V. Self in Lebanon, Russell Co, VA on September 22, 1865. This was passed down to Robert by his father, Clyde Vick Selfe, the son of Francis Wayland Selfe, who was the son of Wilson Vermillion Self.
Robert said, "Before Dad (Clyde) died, he sent me his (and my old) stamp collection. I was going through the various items and found Wilson V. Self's Oath of Allegiance signed in 1865. (My middle name is Wilson.) Thought you might like to share with everyone."
Many thanks to Robert for sharing this valuable document with Wilson's many descendants and kin! To see document click on "Click here to view all images."
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On August 18, 1870,
Wilson & Elizabeth, ages 27 & 23, lived next to his parents in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA. The post office was in Lebanon. They had personal wealth valued at $160. They had two children: Nancy & William, ages 3 & 1.
On June 1, 1880,
Wilson V. & Elizabeth, ages 38 & 35, lived in Castleswood next to his parents. His brother, Leonard, lived nearby. Their children were Nancy H., age 12; Wm. G., 10; Ida L., 8; James W., 6; Francis W., 4; & Nevada C. 1.
History of Springfield Baptist Church (in part)
"Springfield Baptist Church is located in Herald Valley on route 614 about one mile north of Carterton, Va.
On the fourth Sunday of November 1880, thirty brethren and sisters having secured letters of dismissal from Sulphur Springs baptist church on Mill Creek, met at the home of James M. Counts to organize a new church.
Elders Elihu Kiser, Wilson V. Self, and Joseph Kiser were called upon to superintend the organization. The name 'Springfield' was chosen for the church. The first elected pastor was Rev. Wilson V. Self. the clerk elected was C.B. Self and deacons J.M. Counts, L.B. Self, and L.H. Kiser.
The church met at Mr. Counts home until a building was completed sometime in 1881. It was built near the Counts' home and constructed of logs. This building served the congregation for 31 years. The first baptismal service took place in Mr. Counts fish pond.
In 1911 the present building was started. It is built on a hill above the old site on land which the Counts' family gave to the church. The old building was torn down and the logs sawed into lumber for the new building. The stained glass windows and oil lamps are still in use. The lamps were wired for electricity when it came to the area. The dedication of the new church took place on August 17, 1912. Brother Wilson V. Self preached the first sermon in both churches."
On June 12, 1900,
Wilson & Elizabeth Self, ages 57 & 53 (born Oct. 1842 & Aug. 1845) owned a farm in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA. They had been married 35 years; Elizabeth had given birth to 11 children, all who were living. Their children were Wayland F. age 23 (Feb. 1877); Dora V, 18 (Sept. 1881); Mattie E.(Aug. 1883), 16; Ray R. (June 1885), 14; Charlie C., 10 (Feb. 1890); & B. Ather, 6 (Oct. 1893).
On April 24, 1907, Wilson united his niece, Eliza Hettie Selfe in marriage to Ora Hackney.
On April 21, 1910,
Wilson V. & Elizabeth, ages 67 & 64, were still on their farm, they owned - mortgage free, in Castlewood. They had been married 45 years; Elizabeth had given birth to 11 children - all still living. Children living with them were Carter & Arthur, ages 20 & 16.
Wilson died on his farm on May 21, 1913. His great-granddaughter, Mary Margaret (Selfe) Bailey said his death was from Pneumonia.
This younger photo of Wilson has recently come to light from Lynn Vick who has generously shared it with the family (April 18, 2017). The photos of Wilson & his wife, Elizabeth, are framed photos with their names written on the back, which were given to their daughter, Mattie, who was married to Clyde Vick. Mattie & Clyde's daughter, Eugenia, inherited their home with all the treasured possessions after their deaths. After Eugenia had died & they had closed her home, Lynn had personally taken all the family photos with her. Many thanks to Lynn for sharing these "very special" photos.
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Wilson was a farmer, blacksmith, and cabinet maker. He was a Baptist minister and served as the first pastor of the Springfield Baptist Church in Carterton, VA. He married Elizabeth Kiser in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA on January 18, 1866. The following month, February 6, Wilson's sister, Melissa, married Elizabeth's brother, Andrew Jackson Kiser.
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Wilson's parents were:
William B Self (1817 - 1889)
Nancy Burchett Self (1819 - 1880)
Wilson and his siblings:
Melissa Hopkins Self (1840 - 1935)
Wilson Vermillion Self (1842 - 1913)
Ailsey B. Self (1845 - 1892)
Leonard Burchett Self (1851 - 1936)
Temperance C. (1854 - 1932)
Martha "Mattie" Virginia Self (1862 - 1903)
Charles "Charlie" Beauchamp Self (1887 - 1910)
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On October 15, 1860,
Wilson V., age 17, lived with in Russell Co, VA with his parents, William & Nancy Self, ages 44 & 41. Their post office was at Bickleys Mills. His father, a farmer, had land valued at $2500 & personal wealth valued at $957. Siblings still at home were Malissa H., age 19; Ailsay B., 14; Elizabeth, 11; Leonard B., 8; Temperance C., 5; & Charles B. 3.
Wilson married Elizabeth Kiser in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA on January 18, 1866. The following month, February 6, Wilson's sister, Melissa, married Elizabeth's brother, Andrew Jackson Kiser.
They had 11 children who were born and raised in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA. The fate of three is still unknown.
1. Nancy Hettie Self (July 10, 1867 - May 30, 1956 ) - Nancy married Charles H.D. Gibson at home on April 19, 1888.
2. William Greely Self (August 5, 1869 - went west as a young man & was never heard from again after he wrote to his mother telling her he was leaving CA to go to South America)
3. Ida Louise Selfe (February 1, 1872 - May 30, 1956)- Ida married Charles Manderville Jenks on December 27, 1893.
4. James Walter Selfe (May 18, 1874 - July 2, 1945) - James married Inez Cowen. Walter added the "e" to the Self name in 1902.
5. Francis Wayland Selfe (February 7, 1877 - September 22, 1954) - Wayland married Cora Katherine Kiser on March 22, 1904.
6. Nevada Carson "Vada" Selfe (February 13, 1879 - May 29, 1966) - Nevada married Charles Hayes Cowan on June 20, 1899, at home.
7. Dora V. Selfe (April 1, 1881 - never heard from again after she left home)
8. Mattie Ellen Selfe (August 1, 1883 - November 25, 1958) - Mattie married Dr. Clyde Whitley Vick on July 14, 1910.
9. Ray "Roy" Rador Selfe (June 12, 1885 - about 1910) - Left Russell Co, VA as a young man and may have drowned in WA.
10. Carter Charles Selfe (February 12, 1890 - September 6, 1958) - Carter married Virginia Bell.
11. Arthur Blaine Selfe (October 20, 1893 - June 21, 1971)-Arthur married Hazel King.
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Mary Margaret (Selfe) Bailey (Wilson & Elizabeth's great-great granddaughter) received a document from her cousin, Robert Wilson Selfe. The original document, an Oath of Allegiance, was signed by Wilson V. Self in Lebanon, Russell Co, VA on September 22, 1865. This was passed down to Robert by his father, Clyde Vick Selfe, the son of Francis Wayland Selfe, who was the son of Wilson Vermillion Self.
Robert said, "Before Dad (Clyde) died, he sent me his (and my old) stamp collection. I was going through the various items and found Wilson V. Self's Oath of Allegiance signed in 1865. (My middle name is Wilson.) Thought you might like to share with everyone."
Many thanks to Robert for sharing this valuable document with Wilson's many descendants and kin! To see document click on "Click here to view all images."
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On August 18, 1870,
Wilson & Elizabeth, ages 27 & 23, lived next to his parents in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA. The post office was in Lebanon. They had personal wealth valued at $160. They had two children: Nancy & William, ages 3 & 1.
On June 1, 1880,
Wilson V. & Elizabeth, ages 38 & 35, lived in Castleswood next to his parents. His brother, Leonard, lived nearby. Their children were Nancy H., age 12; Wm. G., 10; Ida L., 8; James W., 6; Francis W., 4; & Nevada C. 1.
History of Springfield Baptist Church (in part)
"Springfield Baptist Church is located in Herald Valley on route 614 about one mile north of Carterton, Va.
On the fourth Sunday of November 1880, thirty brethren and sisters having secured letters of dismissal from Sulphur Springs baptist church on Mill Creek, met at the home of James M. Counts to organize a new church.
Elders Elihu Kiser, Wilson V. Self, and Joseph Kiser were called upon to superintend the organization. The name 'Springfield' was chosen for the church. The first elected pastor was Rev. Wilson V. Self. the clerk elected was C.B. Self and deacons J.M. Counts, L.B. Self, and L.H. Kiser.
The church met at Mr. Counts home until a building was completed sometime in 1881. It was built near the Counts' home and constructed of logs. This building served the congregation for 31 years. The first baptismal service took place in Mr. Counts fish pond.
In 1911 the present building was started. It is built on a hill above the old site on land which the Counts' family gave to the church. The old building was torn down and the logs sawed into lumber for the new building. The stained glass windows and oil lamps are still in use. The lamps were wired for electricity when it came to the area. The dedication of the new church took place on August 17, 1912. Brother Wilson V. Self preached the first sermon in both churches."
On June 12, 1900,
Wilson & Elizabeth Self, ages 57 & 53 (born Oct. 1842 & Aug. 1845) owned a farm in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA. They had been married 35 years; Elizabeth had given birth to 11 children, all who were living. Their children were Wayland F. age 23 (Feb. 1877); Dora V, 18 (Sept. 1881); Mattie E.(Aug. 1883), 16; Ray R. (June 1885), 14; Charlie C., 10 (Feb. 1890); & B. Ather, 6 (Oct. 1893).
On April 24, 1907, Wilson united his niece, Eliza Hettie Selfe in marriage to Ora Hackney.
On April 21, 1910,
Wilson V. & Elizabeth, ages 67 & 64, were still on their farm, they owned - mortgage free, in Castlewood. They had been married 45 years; Elizabeth had given birth to 11 children - all still living. Children living with them were Carter & Arthur, ages 20 & 16.
Wilson died on his farm on May 21, 1913. His great-granddaughter, Mary Margaret (Selfe) Bailey said his death was from Pneumonia.
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Wilson was a farmer, blacksmith, and cabinet maker. He was a Baptist minister and served as the first pastor of the Springfield Baptist Church in Carterton, VA. He married Elizabeth Kiser in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA on January 18, 1866. The following month, February 6, Wilson's sister, Melissa, married Elizabeth's brother, Andrew Jackson Kiser.
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Wilson's parents were:
William B Self (1817 - 1889)
Nancy Burchett Self (1819 - 1880)
Wilson and his siblings:
Melissa Hopkins Self (1840 - 1935)
Wilson Vermillion Self (1842 - 1913)
Ailsey B. Self (1845 - 1892)
Leonard Burchett Self (1851 - 1936)
Temperance C. (1854 - 1932)
Martha "Mattie" Virginia Self (1862 - 1903)
Charles "Charlie" Beauchamp Self (1887 - 1910)
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On October 15, 1860,
Wilson V., age 17, lived with in Russell Co, VA with his parents, William & Nancy Self, ages 44 & 41. Their post office was at Bickleys Mills. His father, a farmer, had land valued at $2500 & personal wealth valued at $957. Siblings still at home were Malissa H., age 19; Ailsay B., 14; Elizabeth, 11; Leonard B., 8; Temperance C., 5; & Charles B. 3.
Wilson married Elizabeth Kiser in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA on January 18, 1866. The following month, February 6, Wilson's sister, Melissa, married Elizabeth's brother, Andrew Jackson Kiser.
They had 11 children who were born and raised in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA. The fate of three is still unknown.
1. Nancy Hettie Self (July 10, 1867 - May 30, 1956 ) - Nancy married Charles H.D. Gibson at home on April 19, 1888.
2. William Greely Self (August 5, 1869 - went west as a young man & was never heard from again after he wrote to his mother telling her he was leaving CA to go to South America)
3. Ida Louise Selfe (February 1, 1872 - May 30, 1956)- Ida married Charles Manderville Jenks on December 27, 1893.
4. James Walter Selfe (May 18, 1874 - July 2, 1945) - James married Inez Cowen. Walter added the "e" to the Self name in 1902.
5. Francis Wayland Selfe (February 7, 1877 - September 22, 1954) - Wayland married Cora Katherine Kiser on March 22, 1904.
6. Nevada Carson "Vada" Selfe (February 13, 1879 - May 29, 1966) - Nevada married Charles Hayes Cowan on June 20, 1899, at home.
7. Dora V. Selfe (April 1, 1881 - never heard from again after she left home)
8. Mattie Ellen Selfe (August 1, 1883 - November 25, 1958) - Mattie married Dr. Clyde Whitley Vick on July 14, 1910.
9. Ray "Roy" Rador Selfe (June 12, 1885 - about 1910) - Left Russell Co, VA as a young man and may have drowned in WA.
10. Carter Charles Selfe (February 12, 1890 - September 6, 1958) - Carter married Virginia Bell.
11. Arthur Blaine Selfe (October 20, 1893 - June 21, 1971)-Arthur married Hazel King.
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Mary Margaret (Selfe) Bailey (Wilson & Elizabeth's great-great granddaughter) received a document from her cousin, Robert Wilson Selfe. The original document, an Oath of Allegiance, was signed by Wilson V. Self in Lebanon, Russell Co, VA on September 22, 1865. This was passed down to Robert by his father, Clyde Vick Selfe, the son of Francis Wayland Selfe, who was the son of Wilson Vermillion Self.
Robert said, "Before Dad (Clyde) died, he sent me his (and my old) stamp collection. I was going through the various items and found Wilson V. Self's Oath of Allegiance signed in 1865. (My middle name is Wilson.) Thought you might like to share with everyone."
Many thanks to Robert for sharing this valuable document with Wilson's many descendants and kin! To see document click on "Click here to view all images."
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On August 18, 1870,
Wilson & Elizabeth, ages 27 & 23, lived next to his parents in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA. The post office was in Lebanon. They had personal wealth valued at $160. They had two children: Nancy & William, ages 3 & 1.
On June 1, 1880,
Wilson V. & Elizabeth, ages 38 & 35, lived in Castleswood next to his parents. His brother, Leonard, lived nearby. Their children were Nancy H., age 12; Wm. G., 10; Ida L., 8; James W., 6; Francis W., 4; & Nevada C. 1.
History of Springfield Baptist Church (in part)
"Springfield Baptist Church is located in Herald Valley on route 614 about one mile north of Carterton, Va.
On the fourth Sunday of November 1880, thirty brethren and sisters having secured letters of dismissal from Sulphur Springs baptist church on Mill Creek, met at the home of James M. Counts to organize a new church.
Elders Elihu Kiser, Wilson V. Self, and Joseph Kiser were called upon to superintend the organization. The name 'Springfield' was chosen for the church. The first elected pastor was Rev. Wilson V. Self. the clerk elected was C.B. Self and deacons J.M. Counts, L.B. Self, and L.H. Kiser.
The church met at Mr. Counts home until a building was completed sometime in 1881. It was built near the Counts' home and constructed of logs. This building served the congregation for 31 years. The first baptismal service took place in Mr. Counts fish pond.
In 1911 the present building was started. It is built on a hill above the old site on land which the Counts' family gave to the church. The old building was torn down and the logs sawed into lumber for the new building. The stained glass windows and oil lamps are still in use. The lamps were wired for electricity when it came to the area. The dedication of the new church took place on August 17, 1912. Brother Wilson V. Self preached the first sermon in both churches."
On June 12, 1900,
Wilson & Elizabeth Self, ages 57 & 53 (born Oct. 1842 & Aug. 1845) owned a farm in Castlewood, Russell Co, VA. They had been married 35 years; Elizabeth had given birth to 11 children, all who were living. Their children were Wayland F. age 23 (Feb. 1877); Dora V, 18 (Sept. 1881); Mattie E.(Aug. 1883), 16; Ray R. (June 1885), 14; Charlie C., 10 (Feb. 1890); & B. Ather, 6 (Oct. 1893).
On April 24, 1907, Wilson united his niece, Eliza Hettie Selfe in marriage to Ora Hackney.
On April 21, 1910,
Wilson V. & Elizabeth, ages 67 & 64, were still on their farm, they owned - mortgage free, in Castlewood. They had been married 45 years; Elizabeth had given birth to 11 children - all still living. Children living with them were Carter & Arthur, ages 20 & 16.
Wilson died on his farm on May 21, 1913. His great-granddaughter, Mary Margaret (Selfe) Bailey said his death was from Pneumonia.
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