RICHARD SAMUEL BRYARLY, (Went by middle name in all legal records, not birth name), was born on 28 November 1767 at Walnut Grove plantation which was built by his father, Thomas Bryarly in 1778, and located between Millwood & White Post Villages, Frederick County, Virginia. His mother was named Anne Tate-Bryarly.
A series of letters and documents trace Samuel Bryarly's personal correspondence with his family and business transactions as a wheat plantation owner from 1787-1850 entitled "Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations from the Revolution through the Civil War: Series F, Selections from the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University, Part 4: North Carolina and Virginia Plantations: Samuel Bryarly Papers, 1787-1884, Frederick County, Virginia." The records continue through 1884 including the correspondences and business transactions of Samuel's children. Samuel is documented as being more prosperous than the ordinary farmer, and he educated his children well in the services of Joel Oxley. Samuel is notarized as a Captain of the Virginia Militia, 51st Regiment, & Major in the War of 1812. He is also documented as serving as a school Commissioner, such a position was the antebellum's equivalent of the modern school board. Records also indicate that Samuel helped raise funds to build a church for the community of White Post in 1807. There is an interesting account of Samuel Bryarly's "Trip to Washington" (DC) dated September 1845 held at the Virginia Historical Society (document 109-3A). Also a letter in the Antebellum collection dated 14 September 1842 references a portrait of Samuel Bryarly that has remained in the family at Walnut Grove, and a photograph of the Portrait has been preserved within the holdings of the Library of Virginia.
Samuel FIRST married Lucinda Helm on 7 March 1793, and they produced FIVE children of record:
William Helm Bryarly (1794-1797),
Tate Bryarly (1796-1852),
(Daughter) Bryarly (1799-1799),
(Son) Bryarly (1800-1800), &
(Son) Bryarly (1803 - 1803).
Sadly, three of the children were still born, and William Bryarly did not live past the age of three years, so only Tate Bryarly lived into adulthood. Lucinda passed away on 11 September 1803 during child birth.
Samuel's SECOND marriage was to Lucinda's cousin, Susanna Conway Fitzhugh on 03 March 1804. Samuel & Susanna C. Fitzhugh-Bryarly had EIGHT children of record:
Rebecca Lucy Bryarly-Elliott (1804-1850),
Louisa Bryarly (1806-1877),
Thomas Fitzhugh Bryarly (1808-1873),
Rowland Thornton Bryarly(1813-1866),
William Colville Bryarly (1814-?),
Mary Susan Bryarly-Bowen (1815-1843),
Richard Samuel Bryarly II (1820-1887), and
Robert Bryarly (1823-1825).
Samuel's wife Susanna passed away in 1826.
Samuel's THIRD marriage was to Susanna's cousin, Elizabeth Taliaferro Fitzhugh on 27 May 1827 in Loundon County, Virginia. Elizabeth helped raise Samuel's children, but did not have any additional children during their marriage. R. Samuel Bryarly is documented as being buried at the Bryarly Family Plantation Home "Walnut Grove," and his last Will & Testament was Proved on 27 May 1850 at the Clarke County Clerk's Office, Berryville, Virginia. Additionally, there is a letter in the Antebellum Plantation records between two of Richard's sons dated 18 May 1850 which discusses the sorrow of losing R. Samuel Bryarly the previous month. The 1850 Mortality Schedule held at the (Virginia), Clarke County Historical Association (Document #1989.00246.002), states "Samuel Bryarly, 84, died April 1850, Farmer, affliction of the heart, sick 6 days." into adulthood. Lucinda passed away on 13 September 1802.
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EFERENCES:
1. 1833 volumes of Kercheval's History of the Valley (First Edition), Citizen of White Post, Frederick County, Virginia.
Wayland, John W., PhD., (1989 - Original 1927), "A History of Shenandoah County Virginia," Regional Publishing Company, Baltimore, p. 278.
2. Named in 1st Wife's Father's will, William Helm, Will Book 13, pp. 83-85, dated 11 February 1815, codicil 9 August 1822, Proved 5 December 1825, Frederick County, Virginia.
Will located through information obtained from Irene Helm,received in an email message dated 10 February 2006.
3. Vogt, John & Kthley, T. William Jr., (1984), "Virginia Historic Marriage Register: Frederick County Marriages 1738-1850," Iberian Press, Athens, Georgia, p. 63. Note: Minister, Joannes E. Jackson.(1st Marriage to Lucy Helm).
4. Email message from Ella Brown, forwarded by Charleen Oerding andReceived 16 Feb 2006: Loundoun County Marriages: Bryerly, Samuel, of Frederick County, Va. & Elizabeth Taliaferro Harrison, widow of Thomas Harrison, who has land in Prince William County. 3rd parties: William C. Fitzhugh, Cuthbert Powell. Her children: Ann; Frances. Marriage contract 12 May, 1827. DB 3-0, p. 78.
(3rd Marriage - to Elizabeth Taliaferro Fitzhugh-Harrison - Her 2nd Marriage).
5. Vogt, John & Kethley, T. William, Jr., (1985), "Virginia Historic Marriage Register; Loudoun County Marriages, 1760 - 1850," Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia, p. 47.
Samuel "Bryerly" & E. T. Harrison, 13 May 1827; (Methodist Minister) - Samuel Kennerly. 6. Stampp, Kenneth M., 1999, "Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations from the Revolution through the Civil War: Series F, Selections from the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University, Part 4: North Carolina and Virginia Plantations: Samuel Bryarly Papers, 1787-1884, Frederick County, Virginia," Duke University: Bethesda, MD, pp. 00001-01412.
This series of letters and documents trace Samuel Bryarly's personal correspondence with his family and business transactions as a wheat plantation owner from 1787-1850. The records continue through 1884 including letters of his children's correspondences and business transactions. Samuel was the son of Thomas Bryarly who built Walnut Grove plantation which was located between Millwood & White Post Villages, Frederick County, Virginia. Samuel is documented as being more prosperous than the ordinary farmer, and educating his children well in the services of Joel Oxley.p. 00411.Additional confirmation the portrait is Richard Samuel Bryarly, a letter dated 14 September 1842 and addressed to Samuel Bryarly:
"I was pleased to hear you had your portrait painted and would be more pleased if you would send it to us by Aunt Helen, who will leave your neighborhood shortly for Tennessee. I suppose it could be put up quite portable without the frame. Give our love to momma, Richard, and all the connections and endearing friends and let us hear from you shortly.
from your affectionate son,
Tate Bryarly"
p. 00705
18 May 1850, Letter from William C. Bryarly in Grenada, Mississippi to his brother Richard Bryarly in White Post, Clarke County, Virginia.
"Dear Brother Richard, I received your very sad letter on yesterday. Oh it is heart bending when I think that I have been rejoycing so much with the prospect of seeing our Dear good father this summer once more after a five year absencefrom him. But I must say I could but have expected it in as much as he was getting very old. I know he must soon leave us and yet fondly hoped I would have had the great pleasure of seeing his fatherly face once more. Yet I do rejoice Dear Richard when I am well assured he has now the mark of that Eternal Haven of Rest. Because I know he was one of the best of men. Although he did not see fit to attach himself to any one branch of the church, I believe with many of his old aquaintances that he was a Religious Man, and may I, oh may I say let our last be like his. p. 00706I would be very glad, Richard, if yo will call on Father Kennedy for his sermon viz his funeral sermon of the father. I would like greatly to see it if he has it written in as much as that I could not be with you. The last letter our Dear Father wrote to me gave the sad inteligence of the death of our eldest sister Lucy with consumption that most troublesome of all diseases. I hope her children are well provided for. Do write me how and what they are doing -- I suppose Brother Thornton will visit you next month, and I had hoped to have met him at Memphis on the first of June, and gone on with him. But I find it will be out of my power as my health for one thing has been quite delicate this Spring. I took very severe cold during last Winter and at the time of on fire. Since then I have been fit for but little business and have not been able to do any collecting which is very essential before I go on to buy goods. Also, I am having a store house built at this place which requires my attention for a few months as it is a large house and so much
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building going on in our town it requires attention to get workmen. I have one of Pages Portable saw mills running near here which will do well I think. Page I suppose you have heard of in Baltimore who is the pattenter of the portable circular saw mill -- consequently I am not certain I will be able to visit you this summer, though I would like very much to do so. On account of my health & c. Do write again soon and remember the particulars to sister. Hug & kiss your little boy for me. Caroline also wishes to the boy affectionately. Remembered to you and sister H also give our love to sister Louisa & family also all Endearing friends from your affectionate Brother,-- Wm. C. Bryarly Robert is quite well and attending my mill. He would like to send his love to his Grand Mama, if he knew I was writing. Has been talking of sending her some money & c.
Bob has just come in and says give his love to Miss Eliza and Master James & children, yourself, and his Moma, and all the people. Says he wants to see them very bad but is well satisfied here & c.
7 June 1836, Appointed as Frederick County School Commissioner. (NOTE: The county inception was 1836).
Gold, Thomas D., (1962), "History of Clarke County Virginia, and its Connection with the War Between the States," Chesapeake Book Company, Berryville, Virginia, p. 22.8. MacDonald, Rose M. E. (1943), "Clarke County A Daughter of Frederick: A History of Early Families and Homes," Blue Ridge Press: Berryville, VA, p. 15."A soldier in the War of 1812."p.37. "On the first School Commission of Clarke County."9. Brown, Stuart E. Jr. (1983), "Annals of Clarke County Virginia," Virginia Book Company, Berryville, Virginia, Vol 1, pp. 226.Captain of the Virginia Militia, 51st Regiment, & Major in the War of 1812.10. 1850 Mortality Schedule held at Clarke County Historical Association, Archive 1989.00246.002: "Samuel Bryarly, 84, died April 1850, Farmer, affliction of the heart, sick 6 days."11. Transcribed Copy of R. Samuel Bryarly's Will, Received from Howard D. Moore on 26 January 2006:R. Samuel Bryarly Will Book B - Page 401, dated 01 February 1844; Codicil dated 4 January 1846; Proven 27 May 1850; Qualified 25 August 1850; Clarke County Clerk's Office, Berryville, Virginia.12. Certified Copy of Original Will from Clarke County Circuit Court, Berryville, Virginia. Certified by Clarke County Clerk, Helen Butts.Will Book B - Pages 401-402, dated 01 February 1844; Codicil dated 4 January 1846; Settlement of Accounts dated 25 Jan 1850; Proven 27 May 1850; Qualified 25 August 1850.Inventory 25 May 1850 (Pages 476-480).13. Portrait Photo from The Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia.14. Farland, Mary Gray & Greenhalgh, Beverly Byrd, 1979, "In the Shadow of the Blue Ridge, Clarke County 1732-1952," p. 122.
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A series of letters and documents trace Samuel Bryarly's personal correspondence with his family and business transactions as a wheat plantation owner from 1787-1850 entitled "Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations from the Revolution through the Civil War: Series F, Selections from the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University, Part 4: North Carolina and Virginia Plantations: Samuel Bryarly Papers, 1787-1884, Frederick County, Virginia." The records continue through 1884 including the correspondences and business transactions of Samuel's children. Samuel is documented as being more prosperous than the ordinary farmer, and he educated his children well in the services of Joel Oxley. Samuel is notarized as a Captain of the Virginia Militia, 51st Regiment, & Major in the War of 1812. He is also documented as serving as a school Commissioner, such a position was the antebellum's equivalent of the modern school board. Records also indicate that Samuel helped raise funds to build a church for the community of White Post in 1807. There is an interesting account of Samuel Bryarly's "Trip to Washington" (DC) dated September 1845 held at the Virginia Historical Society (document 109-3A). Also a letter in the Antebellum collection dated 14 September 1842 references a portrait of Samuel Bryarly that has remained in the family at Walnut Grove, and a photograph of the Portrait has been preserved within the holdings of the Library of Virginia.
Samuel FIRST married Lucinda Helm on 7 March 1793, and they produced FIVE children of record:
William Helm Bryarly (1794-1797),
Tate Bryarly (1796-1852),
(Daughter) Bryarly (1799-1799),
(Son) Bryarly (1800-1800), &
(Son) Bryarly (1803 - 1803).
Sadly, three of the children were still born, and William Bryarly did not live past the age of three years, so only Tate Bryarly lived into adulthood. Lucinda passed away on 11 September 1803 during child birth.
Samuel's SECOND marriage was to Lucinda's cousin, Susanna Conway Fitzhugh on 03 March 1804. Samuel & Susanna C. Fitzhugh-Bryarly had EIGHT children of record:
Rebecca Lucy Bryarly-Elliott (1804-1850),
Louisa Bryarly (1806-1877),
Thomas Fitzhugh Bryarly (1808-1873),
Rowland Thornton Bryarly(1813-1866),
William Colville Bryarly (1814-?),
Mary Susan Bryarly-Bowen (1815-1843),
Richard Samuel Bryarly II (1820-1887), and
Robert Bryarly (1823-1825).
Samuel's wife Susanna passed away in 1826.
Samuel's THIRD marriage was to Susanna's cousin, Elizabeth Taliaferro Fitzhugh on 27 May 1827 in Loundon County, Virginia. Elizabeth helped raise Samuel's children, but did not have any additional children during their marriage. R. Samuel Bryarly is documented as being buried at the Bryarly Family Plantation Home "Walnut Grove," and his last Will & Testament was Proved on 27 May 1850 at the Clarke County Clerk's Office, Berryville, Virginia. Additionally, there is a letter in the Antebellum Plantation records between two of Richard's sons dated 18 May 1850 which discusses the sorrow of losing R. Samuel Bryarly the previous month. The 1850 Mortality Schedule held at the (Virginia), Clarke County Historical Association (Document #1989.00246.002), states "Samuel Bryarly, 84, died April 1850, Farmer, affliction of the heart, sick 6 days." into adulthood. Lucinda passed away on 13 September 1802.
©Mark Morrow
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EFERENCES:
1. 1833 volumes of Kercheval's History of the Valley (First Edition), Citizen of White Post, Frederick County, Virginia.
Wayland, John W., PhD., (1989 - Original 1927), "A History of Shenandoah County Virginia," Regional Publishing Company, Baltimore, p. 278.
2. Named in 1st Wife's Father's will, William Helm, Will Book 13, pp. 83-85, dated 11 February 1815, codicil 9 August 1822, Proved 5 December 1825, Frederick County, Virginia.
Will located through information obtained from Irene Helm,received in an email message dated 10 February 2006.
3. Vogt, John & Kthley, T. William Jr., (1984), "Virginia Historic Marriage Register: Frederick County Marriages 1738-1850," Iberian Press, Athens, Georgia, p. 63. Note: Minister, Joannes E. Jackson.(1st Marriage to Lucy Helm).
4. Email message from Ella Brown, forwarded by Charleen Oerding andReceived 16 Feb 2006: Loundoun County Marriages: Bryerly, Samuel, of Frederick County, Va. & Elizabeth Taliaferro Harrison, widow of Thomas Harrison, who has land in Prince William County. 3rd parties: William C. Fitzhugh, Cuthbert Powell. Her children: Ann; Frances. Marriage contract 12 May, 1827. DB 3-0, p. 78.
(3rd Marriage - to Elizabeth Taliaferro Fitzhugh-Harrison - Her 2nd Marriage).
5. Vogt, John & Kethley, T. William, Jr., (1985), "Virginia Historic Marriage Register; Loudoun County Marriages, 1760 - 1850," Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia, p. 47.
Samuel "Bryerly" & E. T. Harrison, 13 May 1827; (Methodist Minister) - Samuel Kennerly. 6. Stampp, Kenneth M., 1999, "Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations from the Revolution through the Civil War: Series F, Selections from the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University, Part 4: North Carolina and Virginia Plantations: Samuel Bryarly Papers, 1787-1884, Frederick County, Virginia," Duke University: Bethesda, MD, pp. 00001-01412.
This series of letters and documents trace Samuel Bryarly's personal correspondence with his family and business transactions as a wheat plantation owner from 1787-1850. The records continue through 1884 including letters of his children's correspondences and business transactions. Samuel was the son of Thomas Bryarly who built Walnut Grove plantation which was located between Millwood & White Post Villages, Frederick County, Virginia. Samuel is documented as being more prosperous than the ordinary farmer, and educating his children well in the services of Joel Oxley.p. 00411.Additional confirmation the portrait is Richard Samuel Bryarly, a letter dated 14 September 1842 and addressed to Samuel Bryarly:
"I was pleased to hear you had your portrait painted and would be more pleased if you would send it to us by Aunt Helen, who will leave your neighborhood shortly for Tennessee. I suppose it could be put up quite portable without the frame. Give our love to momma, Richard, and all the connections and endearing friends and let us hear from you shortly.
from your affectionate son,
Tate Bryarly"
p. 00705
18 May 1850, Letter from William C. Bryarly in Grenada, Mississippi to his brother Richard Bryarly in White Post, Clarke County, Virginia.
"Dear Brother Richard, I received your very sad letter on yesterday. Oh it is heart bending when I think that I have been rejoycing so much with the prospect of seeing our Dear good father this summer once more after a five year absencefrom him. But I must say I could but have expected it in as much as he was getting very old. I know he must soon leave us and yet fondly hoped I would have had the great pleasure of seeing his fatherly face once more. Yet I do rejoice Dear Richard when I am well assured he has now the mark of that Eternal Haven of Rest. Because I know he was one of the best of men. Although he did not see fit to attach himself to any one branch of the church, I believe with many of his old aquaintances that he was a Religious Man, and may I, oh may I say let our last be like his. p. 00706I would be very glad, Richard, if yo will call on Father Kennedy for his sermon viz his funeral sermon of the father. I would like greatly to see it if he has it written in as much as that I could not be with you. The last letter our Dear Father wrote to me gave the sad inteligence of the death of our eldest sister Lucy with consumption that most troublesome of all diseases. I hope her children are well provided for. Do write me how and what they are doing -- I suppose Brother Thornton will visit you next month, and I had hoped to have met him at Memphis on the first of June, and gone on with him. But I find it will be out of my power as my health for one thing has been quite delicate this Spring. I took very severe cold during last Winter and at the time of on fire. Since then I have been fit for but little business and have not been able to do any collecting which is very essential before I go on to buy goods. Also, I am having a store house built at this place which requires my attention for a few months as it is a large house and so much
P. 00707
building going on in our town it requires attention to get workmen. I have one of Pages Portable saw mills running near here which will do well I think. Page I suppose you have heard of in Baltimore who is the pattenter of the portable circular saw mill -- consequently I am not certain I will be able to visit you this summer, though I would like very much to do so. On account of my health & c. Do write again soon and remember the particulars to sister. Hug & kiss your little boy for me. Caroline also wishes to the boy affectionately. Remembered to you and sister H also give our love to sister Louisa & family also all Endearing friends from your affectionate Brother,-- Wm. C. Bryarly Robert is quite well and attending my mill. He would like to send his love to his Grand Mama, if he knew I was writing. Has been talking of sending her some money & c.
Bob has just come in and says give his love to Miss Eliza and Master James & children, yourself, and his Moma, and all the people. Says he wants to see them very bad but is well satisfied here & c.
7 June 1836, Appointed as Frederick County School Commissioner. (NOTE: The county inception was 1836).
Gold, Thomas D., (1962), "History of Clarke County Virginia, and its Connection with the War Between the States," Chesapeake Book Company, Berryville, Virginia, p. 22.8. MacDonald, Rose M. E. (1943), "Clarke County A Daughter of Frederick: A History of Early Families and Homes," Blue Ridge Press: Berryville, VA, p. 15."A soldier in the War of 1812."p.37. "On the first School Commission of Clarke County."9. Brown, Stuart E. Jr. (1983), "Annals of Clarke County Virginia," Virginia Book Company, Berryville, Virginia, Vol 1, pp. 226.Captain of the Virginia Militia, 51st Regiment, & Major in the War of 1812.10. 1850 Mortality Schedule held at Clarke County Historical Association, Archive 1989.00246.002: "Samuel Bryarly, 84, died April 1850, Farmer, affliction of the heart, sick 6 days."11. Transcribed Copy of R. Samuel Bryarly's Will, Received from Howard D. Moore on 26 January 2006:R. Samuel Bryarly Will Book B - Page 401, dated 01 February 1844; Codicil dated 4 January 1846; Proven 27 May 1850; Qualified 25 August 1850; Clarke County Clerk's Office, Berryville, Virginia.12. Certified Copy of Original Will from Clarke County Circuit Court, Berryville, Virginia. Certified by Clarke County Clerk, Helen Butts.Will Book B - Pages 401-402, dated 01 February 1844; Codicil dated 4 January 1846; Settlement of Accounts dated 25 Jan 1850; Proven 27 May 1850; Qualified 25 August 1850.Inventory 25 May 1850 (Pages 476-480).13. Portrait Photo from The Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia.14. Farland, Mary Gray & Greenhalgh, Beverly Byrd, 1979, "In the Shadow of the Blue Ridge, Clarke County 1732-1952," p. 122.
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RICHARD SAMUEL BRYARLY, (Went by middle name in all legal records, not birth name), was born on 28 November 1767 at Walnut Grove plantation which was built by his father, Thomas Bryarly in 1778, and located between Millwood & White Post Villages, Frederick County, Virginia. His mother was named Anne Tate-Bryarly.
A series of letters and documents trace Samuel Bryarly's personal correspondence with his family and business transactions as a wheat plantation owner from 1787-1850 entitled "Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations from the Revolution through the Civil War: Series F, Selections from the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University, Part 4: North Carolina and Virginia Plantations: Samuel Bryarly Papers, 1787-1884, Frederick County, Virginia." The records continue through 1884 including the correspondences and business transactions of Samuel's children. Samuel is documented as being more prosperous than the ordinary farmer, and he educated his children well in the services of Joel Oxley. Samuel is notarized as a Captain of the Virginia Militia, 51st Regiment, & Major in the War of 1812. He is also documented as serving as a school Commissioner, such a position was the antebellum's equivalent of the modern school board. Records also indicate that Samuel helped raise funds to build a church for the community of White Post in 1807. There is an interesting account of Samuel Bryarly's "Trip to Washington" (DC) dated September 1845 held at the Virginia Historical Society (document 109-3A). Also a letter in the Antebellum collection dated 14 September 1842 references a portrait of Samuel Bryarly that has remained in the family at Walnut Grove, and a photograph of the Portrait has been preserved within the holdings of the Library of Virginia.
Samuel FIRST married Lucinda Helm on 7 March 1793, and they produced FIVE children of record:
William Helm Bryarly (1794-1797),
Tate Bryarly (1796-1852),
(Daughter) Bryarly (1799-1799),
(Son) Bryarly (1800-1800), &
(Son) Bryarly (1803 - 1803).
Sadly, three of the children were still born, and William Bryarly did not live past the age of three years, so only Tate Bryarly lived into adulthood. Lucinda passed away on 11 September 1803 during child birth.
Samuel's SECOND marriage was to Lucinda's cousin, Susanna Conway Fitzhugh on 03 March 1804. Samuel & Susanna C. Fitzhugh-Bryarly had EIGHT children of record:
Rebecca Lucy Bryarly-Elliott (1804-1850),
Louisa Bryarly (1806-1877),
Thomas Fitzhugh Bryarly (1808-1873),
Rowland Thornton Bryarly(1813-1866),
William Colville Bryarly (1814-?),
Mary Susan Bryarly-Bowen (1815-1843),
Richard Samuel Bryarly II (1820-1887), and
Robert Bryarly (1823-1825).
Samuel's wife Susanna passed away in 1826.
Samuel's THIRD marriage was to Susanna's cousin, Elizabeth Taliaferro Fitzhugh on 27 May 1827 in Loundon County, Virginia. Elizabeth helped raise Samuel's children, but did not have any additional children during their marriage. R. Samuel Bryarly is documented as being buried at the Bryarly Family Plantation Home "Walnut Grove," and his last Will & Testament was Proved on 27 May 1850 at the Clarke County Clerk's Office, Berryville, Virginia. Additionally, there is a letter in the Antebellum Plantation records between two of Richard's sons dated 18 May 1850 which discusses the sorrow of losing R. Samuel Bryarly the previous month. The 1850 Mortality Schedule held at the (Virginia), Clarke County Historical Association (Document #1989.00246.002), states "Samuel Bryarly, 84, died April 1850, Farmer, affliction of the heart, sick 6 days." into adulthood. Lucinda passed away on 13 September 1802.
©Mark Morrow
________________________________________________
EFERENCES:
1. 1833 volumes of Kercheval's History of the Valley (First Edition), Citizen of White Post, Frederick County, Virginia.
Wayland, John W., PhD., (1989 - Original 1927), "A History of Shenandoah County Virginia," Regional Publishing Company, Baltimore, p. 278.
2. Named in 1st Wife's Father's will, William Helm, Will Book 13, pp. 83-85, dated 11 February 1815, codicil 9 August 1822, Proved 5 December 1825, Frederick County, Virginia.
Will located through information obtained from Irene Helm,received in an email message dated 10 February 2006.
3. Vogt, John & Kthley, T. William Jr., (1984), "Virginia Historic Marriage Register: Frederick County Marriages 1738-1850," Iberian Press, Athens, Georgia, p. 63. Note: Minister, Joannes E. Jackson.(1st Marriage to Lucy Helm).
4. Email message from Ella Brown, forwarded by Charleen Oerding andReceived 16 Feb 2006: Loundoun County Marriages: Bryerly, Samuel, of Frederick County, Va. & Elizabeth Taliaferro Harrison, widow of Thomas Harrison, who has land in Prince William County. 3rd parties: William C. Fitzhugh, Cuthbert Powell. Her children: Ann; Frances. Marriage contract 12 May, 1827. DB 3-0, p. 78.
(3rd Marriage - to Elizabeth Taliaferro Fitzhugh-Harrison - Her 2nd Marriage).
5. Vogt, John & Kethley, T. William, Jr., (1985), "Virginia Historic Marriage Register; Loudoun County Marriages, 1760 - 1850," Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia, p. 47.
Samuel "Bryerly" & E. T. Harrison, 13 May 1827; (Methodist Minister) - Samuel Kennerly. 6. Stampp, Kenneth M., 1999, "Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations from the Revolution through the Civil War: Series F, Selections from the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University, Part 4: North Carolina and Virginia Plantations: Samuel Bryarly Papers, 1787-1884, Frederick County, Virginia," Duke University: Bethesda, MD, pp. 00001-01412.
This series of letters and documents trace Samuel Bryarly's personal correspondence with his family and business transactions as a wheat plantation owner from 1787-1850. The records continue through 1884 including letters of his children's correspondences and business transactions. Samuel was the son of Thomas Bryarly who built Walnut Grove plantation which was located between Millwood & White Post Villages, Frederick County, Virginia. Samuel is documented as being more prosperous than the ordinary farmer, and educating his children well in the services of Joel Oxley.p. 00411.Additional confirmation the portrait is Richard Samuel Bryarly, a letter dated 14 September 1842 and addressed to Samuel Bryarly:
"I was pleased to hear you had your portrait painted and would be more pleased if you would send it to us by Aunt Helen, who will leave your neighborhood shortly for Tennessee. I suppose it could be put up quite portable without the frame. Give our love to momma, Richard, and all the connections and endearing friends and let us hear from you shortly.
from your affectionate son,
Tate Bryarly"
p. 00705
18 May 1850, Letter from William C. Bryarly in Grenada, Mississippi to his brother Richard Bryarly in White Post, Clarke County, Virginia.
"Dear Brother Richard, I received your very sad letter on yesterday. Oh it is heart bending when I think that I have been rejoycing so much with the prospect of seeing our Dear good father this summer once more after a five year absencefrom him. But I must say I could but have expected it in as much as he was getting very old. I know he must soon leave us and yet fondly hoped I would have had the great pleasure of seeing his fatherly face once more. Yet I do rejoice Dear Richard when I am well assured he has now the mark of that Eternal Haven of Rest. Because I know he was one of the best of men. Although he did not see fit to attach himself to any one branch of the church, I believe with many of his old aquaintances that he was a Religious Man, and may I, oh may I say let our last be like his. p. 00706I would be very glad, Richard, if yo will call on Father Kennedy for his sermon viz his funeral sermon of the father. I would like greatly to see it if he has it written in as much as that I could not be with you. The last letter our Dear Father wrote to me gave the sad inteligence of the death of our eldest sister Lucy with consumption that most troublesome of all diseases. I hope her children are well provided for. Do write me how and what they are doing -- I suppose Brother Thornton will visit you next month, and I had hoped to have met him at Memphis on the first of June, and gone on with him. But I find it will be out of my power as my health for one thing has been quite delicate this Spring. I took very severe cold during last Winter and at the time of on fire. Since then I have been fit for but little business and have not been able to do any collecting which is very essential before I go on to buy goods. Also, I am having a store house built at this place which requires my attention for a few months as it is a large house and so much
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building going on in our town it requires attention to get workmen. I have one of Pages Portable saw mills running near here which will do well I think. Page I suppose you have heard of in Baltimore who is the pattenter of the portable circular saw mill -- consequently I am not certain I will be able to visit you this summer, though I would like very much to do so. On account of my health & c. Do write again soon and remember the particulars to sister. Hug & kiss your little boy for me. Caroline also wishes to the boy affectionately. Remembered to you and sister H also give our love to sister Louisa & family also all Endearing friends from your affectionate Brother,-- Wm. C. Bryarly Robert is quite well and attending my mill. He would like to send his love to his Grand Mama, if he knew I was writing. Has been talking of sending her some money & c.
Bob has just come in and says give his love to Miss Eliza and Master James & children, yourself, and his Moma, and all the people. Says he wants to see them very bad but is well satisfied here & c.
7 June 1836, Appointed as Frederick County School Commissioner. (NOTE: The county inception was 1836).
Gold, Thomas D., (1962), "History of Clarke County Virginia, and its Connection with the War Between the States," Chesapeake Book Company, Berryville, Virginia, p. 22.8. MacDonald, Rose M. E. (1943), "Clarke County A Daughter of Frederick: A History of Early Families and Homes," Blue Ridge Press: Berryville, VA, p. 15."A soldier in the War of 1812."p.37. "On the first School Commission of Clarke County."9. Brown, Stuart E. Jr. (1983), "Annals of Clarke County Virginia," Virginia Book Company, Berryville, Virginia, Vol 1, pp. 226.Captain of the Virginia Militia, 51st Regiment, & Major in the War of 1812.10. 1850 Mortality Schedule held at Clarke County Historical Association, Archive 1989.00246.002: "Samuel Bryarly, 84, died April 1850, Farmer, affliction of the heart, sick 6 days."11. Transcribed Copy of R. Samuel Bryarly's Will, Received from Howard D. Moore on 26 January 2006:R. Samuel Bryarly Will Book B - Page 401, dated 01 February 1844; Codicil dated 4 January 1846; Proven 27 May 1850; Qualified 25 August 1850; Clarke County Clerk's Office, Berryville, Virginia.12. Certified Copy of Original Will from Clarke County Circuit Court, Berryville, Virginia. Certified by Clarke County Clerk, Helen Butts.Will Book B - Pages 401-402, dated 01 February 1844; Codicil dated 4 January 1846; Settlement of Accounts dated 25 Jan 1850; Proven 27 May 1850; Qualified 25 August 1850.Inventory 25 May 1850 (Pages 476-480).13. Portrait Photo from The Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia.14. Farland, Mary Gray & Greenhalgh, Beverly Byrd, 1979, "In the Shadow of the Blue Ridge, Clarke County 1732-1952," p. 122.
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A series of letters and documents trace Samuel Bryarly's personal correspondence with his family and business transactions as a wheat plantation owner from 1787-1850 entitled "Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations from the Revolution through the Civil War: Series F, Selections from the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University, Part 4: North Carolina and Virginia Plantations: Samuel Bryarly Papers, 1787-1884, Frederick County, Virginia." The records continue through 1884 including the correspondences and business transactions of Samuel's children. Samuel is documented as being more prosperous than the ordinary farmer, and he educated his children well in the services of Joel Oxley. Samuel is notarized as a Captain of the Virginia Militia, 51st Regiment, & Major in the War of 1812. He is also documented as serving as a school Commissioner, such a position was the antebellum's equivalent of the modern school board. Records also indicate that Samuel helped raise funds to build a church for the community of White Post in 1807. There is an interesting account of Samuel Bryarly's "Trip to Washington" (DC) dated September 1845 held at the Virginia Historical Society (document 109-3A). Also a letter in the Antebellum collection dated 14 September 1842 references a portrait of Samuel Bryarly that has remained in the family at Walnut Grove, and a photograph of the Portrait has been preserved within the holdings of the Library of Virginia.
Samuel FIRST married Lucinda Helm on 7 March 1793, and they produced FIVE children of record:
William Helm Bryarly (1794-1797),
Tate Bryarly (1796-1852),
(Daughter) Bryarly (1799-1799),
(Son) Bryarly (1800-1800), &
(Son) Bryarly (1803 - 1803).
Sadly, three of the children were still born, and William Bryarly did not live past the age of three years, so only Tate Bryarly lived into adulthood. Lucinda passed away on 11 September 1803 during child birth.
Samuel's SECOND marriage was to Lucinda's cousin, Susanna Conway Fitzhugh on 03 March 1804. Samuel & Susanna C. Fitzhugh-Bryarly had EIGHT children of record:
Rebecca Lucy Bryarly-Elliott (1804-1850),
Louisa Bryarly (1806-1877),
Thomas Fitzhugh Bryarly (1808-1873),
Rowland Thornton Bryarly(1813-1866),
William Colville Bryarly (1814-?),
Mary Susan Bryarly-Bowen (1815-1843),
Richard Samuel Bryarly II (1820-1887), and
Robert Bryarly (1823-1825).
Samuel's wife Susanna passed away in 1826.
Samuel's THIRD marriage was to Susanna's cousin, Elizabeth Taliaferro Fitzhugh on 27 May 1827 in Loundon County, Virginia. Elizabeth helped raise Samuel's children, but did not have any additional children during their marriage. R. Samuel Bryarly is documented as being buried at the Bryarly Family Plantation Home "Walnut Grove," and his last Will & Testament was Proved on 27 May 1850 at the Clarke County Clerk's Office, Berryville, Virginia. Additionally, there is a letter in the Antebellum Plantation records between two of Richard's sons dated 18 May 1850 which discusses the sorrow of losing R. Samuel Bryarly the previous month. The 1850 Mortality Schedule held at the (Virginia), Clarke County Historical Association (Document #1989.00246.002), states "Samuel Bryarly, 84, died April 1850, Farmer, affliction of the heart, sick 6 days." into adulthood. Lucinda passed away on 13 September 1802.
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EFERENCES:
1. 1833 volumes of Kercheval's History of the Valley (First Edition), Citizen of White Post, Frederick County, Virginia.
Wayland, John W., PhD., (1989 - Original 1927), "A History of Shenandoah County Virginia," Regional Publishing Company, Baltimore, p. 278.
2. Named in 1st Wife's Father's will, William Helm, Will Book 13, pp. 83-85, dated 11 February 1815, codicil 9 August 1822, Proved 5 December 1825, Frederick County, Virginia.
Will located through information obtained from Irene Helm,received in an email message dated 10 February 2006.
3. Vogt, John & Kthley, T. William Jr., (1984), "Virginia Historic Marriage Register: Frederick County Marriages 1738-1850," Iberian Press, Athens, Georgia, p. 63. Note: Minister, Joannes E. Jackson.(1st Marriage to Lucy Helm).
4. Email message from Ella Brown, forwarded by Charleen Oerding andReceived 16 Feb 2006: Loundoun County Marriages: Bryerly, Samuel, of Frederick County, Va. & Elizabeth Taliaferro Harrison, widow of Thomas Harrison, who has land in Prince William County. 3rd parties: William C. Fitzhugh, Cuthbert Powell. Her children: Ann; Frances. Marriage contract 12 May, 1827. DB 3-0, p. 78.
(3rd Marriage - to Elizabeth Taliaferro Fitzhugh-Harrison - Her 2nd Marriage).
5. Vogt, John & Kethley, T. William, Jr., (1985), "Virginia Historic Marriage Register; Loudoun County Marriages, 1760 - 1850," Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia, p. 47.
Samuel "Bryerly" & E. T. Harrison, 13 May 1827; (Methodist Minister) - Samuel Kennerly. 6. Stampp, Kenneth M., 1999, "Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations from the Revolution through the Civil War: Series F, Selections from the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University, Part 4: North Carolina and Virginia Plantations: Samuel Bryarly Papers, 1787-1884, Frederick County, Virginia," Duke University: Bethesda, MD, pp. 00001-01412.
This series of letters and documents trace Samuel Bryarly's personal correspondence with his family and business transactions as a wheat plantation owner from 1787-1850. The records continue through 1884 including letters of his children's correspondences and business transactions. Samuel was the son of Thomas Bryarly who built Walnut Grove plantation which was located between Millwood & White Post Villages, Frederick County, Virginia. Samuel is documented as being more prosperous than the ordinary farmer, and educating his children well in the services of Joel Oxley.p. 00411.Additional confirmation the portrait is Richard Samuel Bryarly, a letter dated 14 September 1842 and addressed to Samuel Bryarly:
"I was pleased to hear you had your portrait painted and would be more pleased if you would send it to us by Aunt Helen, who will leave your neighborhood shortly for Tennessee. I suppose it could be put up quite portable without the frame. Give our love to momma, Richard, and all the connections and endearing friends and let us hear from you shortly.
from your affectionate son,
Tate Bryarly"
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18 May 1850, Letter from William C. Bryarly in Grenada, Mississippi to his brother Richard Bryarly in White Post, Clarke County, Virginia.
"Dear Brother Richard, I received your very sad letter on yesterday. Oh it is heart bending when I think that I have been rejoycing so much with the prospect of seeing our Dear good father this summer once more after a five year absencefrom him. But I must say I could but have expected it in as much as he was getting very old. I know he must soon leave us and yet fondly hoped I would have had the great pleasure of seeing his fatherly face once more. Yet I do rejoice Dear Richard when I am well assured he has now the mark of that Eternal Haven of Rest. Because I know he was one of the best of men. Although he did not see fit to attach himself to any one branch of the church, I believe with many of his old aquaintances that he was a Religious Man, and may I, oh may I say let our last be like his. p. 00706I would be very glad, Richard, if yo will call on Father Kennedy for his sermon viz his funeral sermon of the father. I would like greatly to see it if he has it written in as much as that I could not be with you. The last letter our Dear Father wrote to me gave the sad inteligence of the death of our eldest sister Lucy with consumption that most troublesome of all diseases. I hope her children are well provided for. Do write me how and what they are doing -- I suppose Brother Thornton will visit you next month, and I had hoped to have met him at Memphis on the first of June, and gone on with him. But I find it will be out of my power as my health for one thing has been quite delicate this Spring. I took very severe cold during last Winter and at the time of on fire. Since then I have been fit for but little business and have not been able to do any collecting which is very essential before I go on to buy goods. Also, I am having a store house built at this place which requires my attention for a few months as it is a large house and so much
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building going on in our town it requires attention to get workmen. I have one of Pages Portable saw mills running near here which will do well I think. Page I suppose you have heard of in Baltimore who is the pattenter of the portable circular saw mill -- consequently I am not certain I will be able to visit you this summer, though I would like very much to do so. On account of my health & c. Do write again soon and remember the particulars to sister. Hug & kiss your little boy for me. Caroline also wishes to the boy affectionately. Remembered to you and sister H also give our love to sister Louisa & family also all Endearing friends from your affectionate Brother,-- Wm. C. Bryarly Robert is quite well and attending my mill. He would like to send his love to his Grand Mama, if he knew I was writing. Has been talking of sending her some money & c.
Bob has just come in and says give his love to Miss Eliza and Master James & children, yourself, and his Moma, and all the people. Says he wants to see them very bad but is well satisfied here & c.
7 June 1836, Appointed as Frederick County School Commissioner. (NOTE: The county inception was 1836).
Gold, Thomas D., (1962), "History of Clarke County Virginia, and its Connection with the War Between the States," Chesapeake Book Company, Berryville, Virginia, p. 22.8. MacDonald, Rose M. E. (1943), "Clarke County A Daughter of Frederick: A History of Early Families and Homes," Blue Ridge Press: Berryville, VA, p. 15."A soldier in the War of 1812."p.37. "On the first School Commission of Clarke County."9. Brown, Stuart E. Jr. (1983), "Annals of Clarke County Virginia," Virginia Book Company, Berryville, Virginia, Vol 1, pp. 226.Captain of the Virginia Militia, 51st Regiment, & Major in the War of 1812.10. 1850 Mortality Schedule held at Clarke County Historical Association, Archive 1989.00246.002: "Samuel Bryarly, 84, died April 1850, Farmer, affliction of the heart, sick 6 days."11. Transcribed Copy of R. Samuel Bryarly's Will, Received from Howard D. Moore on 26 January 2006:R. Samuel Bryarly Will Book B - Page 401, dated 01 February 1844; Codicil dated 4 January 1846; Proven 27 May 1850; Qualified 25 August 1850; Clarke County Clerk's Office, Berryville, Virginia.12. Certified Copy of Original Will from Clarke County Circuit Court, Berryville, Virginia. Certified by Clarke County Clerk, Helen Butts.Will Book B - Pages 401-402, dated 01 February 1844; Codicil dated 4 January 1846; Settlement of Accounts dated 25 Jan 1850; Proven 27 May 1850; Qualified 25 August 1850.Inventory 25 May 1850 (Pages 476-480).13. Portrait Photo from The Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia.14. Farland, Mary Gray & Greenhalgh, Beverly Byrd, 1979, "In the Shadow of the Blue Ridge, Clarke County 1732-1952," p. 122.
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