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Col William Douglas Haden Jr.

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Birth	:	7 Jul 1808 Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	17 Apr 1887 Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Haden Family Cemetery, Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.8717300, -78.2927110
Description	:	Col. William D. Haden represented in character and bearing the best of the fine old Virginia regime, and was a courtly and dignified gentleman of the old school. He received his title of colonel through his service with this rank in the Virginia militia prior to the war between the states. Colonel Haden was born in Fluvanna County, Virginia, July 7, 1808. His father, William Haden, was the owner of a large plantation in that county and operated the same with a large force of slaves. Colonel Haden was reared on the old home place, received good educational advantages,... Read More	Col. William D. Haden represented in character and bearing the best of the fine old Virginia regime, and was a courtly and dignified gentleman of the old school. He received his title of colonel through his service with this rank in the Virginia militia prior to the war between the states. Colonel Haden was born in Fluvanna County, Virginia, July 7, 1808. His father, William Haden, was the owner of a large plantation in that county and operated the same with a large force of slaves. Colonel Haden was reared on the old home place, received good educational advantages, and became one of the prosperous planters and influential citizens of his native county, where he continued to reside until his death, April 17, 1887. He married Miss Elizabeth Davis, who was born near Ashland, Hanover County, and they became the parents of twelve children, six of the sons having been gallant young soldiers of the Confederate service in the Civil war, and four of the number having been identified with the cavalry arm of the service during virtually the entire period of the war, while the other two brothers served in the Virginia Home Guard. The son William E. represented Fluvanna County in the State Legislature, 1879-83, and another of the sons, John R., gave effective administration in the office of county superintendent of schools in Fluvanna County. Colonel Haden was a man of fine mentality, sterling character and great civic loyalty. He was influential in public affairs in his county and was a representative in the Virginia Legislature in 1873-75. He was kind, generous and affable, and commanded the affectionate regard of those who came within the compass of his influence. He was accounted one of the wealthy men of Fluvanna County prior to the war, but the ravages of this great conflict made serious inroads on his financial resources. The wife of Colonel Haden survived him three years, passing away April 22, 1890. Source: History of Virginia, Vol 4; by Richard L. Morton, pub 1924, p. 52-3. ✿ :::: ✿ :::: ✿ :::: ✿ :::: ✿ :::: ✿ :::: ✿ :::: ✿ :::: ✿ :::: ✿ :::: ✿ :::: ✿ :::: ✿ William's wife - Elizabeth Davis, was the daughter of William and Martha (Keziah/Kirziah) Davis. The known children of William and Martha (Davis) Haden [* no known cemetery link below] were: * Infant daughter, born about 1829, died at young age. * William Edward "Ned" (18 Sep 1831 - 14 Feb 1888) m1. 10 Jul 1854 to Mary Fletcher Noel (1st cousin) - d/o Richard Noel & Sallie R. Haden; Mary died 21 Dec 1883, then Ned m2. to Sarah A. Ned was a Surveyor and did not serve during the Civil War - source: family correspondence. * Martha Keziah/Kirziah (30 Jan 1834 - 3 Dec 1836) Socrates (1835 - 1919) John Richard (1837 - 1913) Overton Davis (1840 - 1867) Joel (1841 - 1919) Sarah/Sally Ann (1844 - 1862) James Nicholas (1846 - 1916) Bettie Douglas (1848 - 1928) * Mary Jane W. (10 Mar 1851 - 4 Jun 1927) m. after 1870 to: Albert Hudson Gentry (1823-1909). His 1st wife Mary Elizabeth Sowell, died before 1870. Elbridge George (1853 - 1933) was the mayor of Charlottesville for 8 years and was the postmaster. In 1880 he bought Poplar Springs from Col. W. D. Haden, his father. In 1883 he bought adjoining Pleasant Grove from the same W. D. Haden, his father. Pleasant Grove is the brick home on Route 53 now (in 1971) owned by C. R. Lippard and called Laura Ann Farm. So Haden Post Office was probably very close to Cunningham. In addition to being mayor, he was known as a realtor and farmer. Sources: (1) Fluvanna Co. Historical Society; (2) cvillepedia.org; (3) Charlottesville Daily Progress- Feb 28, 1933, pages 1 & 5. This is a work in progress and is subject to revision. . . . .

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Col William Douglas Haden Jr.'s memorial is located at: Haden Family Cemetery, Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA.
When did Col William Douglas Haden Jr. death?
Col William Douglas Haden Jr. death on 17 Apr 1887 in Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 37.8717300
Longitude: -78.2927110

Family Members:

Parent

William Douglas Haden Sr.

(1772 - 1852)

Spouse

Elizabeth Davis Haden

(1808 - 1890)

Siblings

Col Benjamin James “Colonel Jimmy” Haden Sr.

(1813 - 1890)

Children

(1837 - 1913)

(1840 - 1867)

(1841 - 1919)

(1844 - 1862)

(1846 - 1916)

Bettie Douglas “Aunt Bet” Haden Haden

(1848 - 1928)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Haden Family Cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8717300, -78.2927110

2. Haden Family Cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8664200, -78.2758300

3. Rock Rest - Tutwiler cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8774090, -78.2751600

4. Thomas H. Brown Cemetery
Cunningham, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8848130, -78.3055310

5. Pleasure Hill Cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8550600, -78.2854500

6. Carter Family Cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8498540, -78.2922260

7. Fluvanna Heritage Trail Graveyard
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8597200, -78.2691600

8. Wills Family Cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8579300, -78.2705660

9. Cunningham United Methodist Church Cemetery
Cunningham, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8754520, -78.3230560

10. Vaughan Cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8763820, -78.2610870

11. Shepherd Family Cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8632950, -78.2620890

12. Haden Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8852260, -78.3209920

13. Houchins-Snoddy Family Cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8526140, -78.3177370

14. Shepherd Family Cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8474170, -78.2764170

15. Parrish Family Cemetery
Cunningham, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8835690, -78.3246880

16. Payne-Cavanaugh-Anderson Cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8861560, -78.2614560

17. Winston Family Cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8932060, -78.3166620

18. Pettit Cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8666592, -78.2565731

19. Payne Cemetery
Cunningham, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8971530, -78.3122940

20. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church Cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8842660, -78.3274300

21. Gray Family Cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8593030, -78.2574600

22. Jones Cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8423870, -78.3076200

23. Brown - Houchens Cemetery
Cunningham, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9013810, -78.3083140

24. Chinquapin Hill Cemetery
Palmyra, Fluvanna County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8526350, -78.2594890