You are invited to view and download the latest edition of Prince William Reliquary, a quarterly genealogical and historical magazine for Prince William County, Virginia. To view it requires version 5.0 of Adobe Acrobat, available as a free download.
http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=040034001060001600
Contents of the January 2005 issue include:
* Following Mosby's Flag, by Margaret B. Binning. The exploits of "Zoo" Johnson, aka Frank Geschky, a German immigrant who was captured and adopted by Mosby's Rangers. Thanks to his efforts, the regimental banner was preserved.
* 1900 Ordinances for the Town of Manassas, transcribed by Ron Turner. This code of 35 local laws, including the odd and amusing, is an insight into the "gaslight era" of Northern Virginia.
* Dumfries District Court Land Causes, 1793-1811 (cont.), abstracted by William M. Balderson, Jr. Tracks disputed land titles. Identifies and locates landless tenants. Gives ages of deponents. John TAYLOE vs. Charles EWELL, and William McDANIEL vs. James DUNLOP. Surnames mentioned include ANDERSON, BENNETT, CHAPMAN, DADE, DIAR (DIAS?), GIBSON, GRAYSON, HARDIN(G), HARPER, HARRISON, HENDERSON, HUNTER, LITHGOW, MASON, McABOY, McKOY, MONTGOMERIE, PAINE/PAYNE, PEADE, REYBOURN, RITCHIE, SMOCK, STEPHENS, TEBBS, WARD.
* 1850 Federal Slave Schedule, Prince William County (concluded), transcribed by Beverly R. Veness. Gives owner's name and identifying information for each enslaved person.
* A Short Census of 1779, names 19 Prince William County residents who turned in depreciated paper money.
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Donald L. Wilson, Virginiana Librarian
Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center (RELIC)
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Manassas, Virginia 20109
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