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Susan Ann Lilly Virts

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Birth	:	1 Apr 1807 Lovettsville, Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	15 Sep 1889 Lovettsville, Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Woodlawn Cemetery, Fairmont, Marion County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.4891600, -80.1370000
Inscription	:	in her 80th year
Description	:	Daughter of Joseph Lilly (Lilli) and Eva Cost. Baptized August 2, 1807, German Reformed Church, Lovettsville, Virginia ------------------------------------------- Following are letters related to Susanna Lilly Virts' quest to receive her son Richard Virts' Army Pension who died in the Civil War. State of Virginia County of Loudoun On this 11th day of April , 1866, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State of aforesaid, Susan Virts, in the County of Loudoun and State of Virginia, who being duly sworn, declares that she is 50 years of age, and is the Mother of Richard A. Virts,... Read More	Daughter of Joseph Lilly (Lilli) and Eva Cost. Baptized August 2, 1807, German Reformed Church, Lovettsville, Virginia ------------------------------------------- Following are letters related to Susanna Lilly Virts' quest to receive her son Richard Virts' Army Pension who died in the Civil War. State of Virginia County of Loudoun On this 11th day of April , 1866, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State of aforesaid, Susan Virts, in the County of Loudoun and State of Virginia, who being duly sworn, declares that she is 50 years of age, and is the Mother of Richard A. Virts, late, of Loudoun County and State of Virginia, who was a Private in Company "A", commanded by Capt. Samuel C. Means of the Independent Regiment of Loudoun Virginia Rangers, and who died in the service of the United States at Andersonville, Georgia on or about the 15th day of May, 1864, leaving neither wife, child, nor father; that the name of the father of said deceased was Adam Virts, and that on or about the 10th day of October 1851, said Adam Virts, father deceased (Richard A. Virts) departed this life, in a natural manner. Signed: Charles W. Johnson Robert Booth Susan Virts making her "X" mark Also personally appeared before me, Charles W. Johnson and Robert Booth of Loudoun County, and the State of Virginia, to me all known, as credible persons, who being duly sworn, declare that they have been for Ten years acquainted with the above named applicant, and with said Richard A. Virts, deceased, who was a Private in Company "A" of the Independent Regiment of Loudoun Virginia Rangers, and died leaving no wife or child, and known said applicant to be the mother of said deceased, her husband, the said Adam Virts having departed this life as stated in the applicants declaration, and that they have no interest whatever in this application. Signed: Charles W. Johnson Robert Booth Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 11th day of April, 1866. Signed: Thomas J. Cost, Justice of the Peace State of Virginia County of Loudoun And the named Susan Ann Virts, claimant for pension of reason of the death of her son, Richard A. Virts, being old and infirm, hereby makes oath, being duly sworn, that she is unable to reach the County Court which is situated at a distance of 18 miles from her residence. Signed: I. N. Kalb and Charles W. Johnson Susan Ann Virts making her "X" mark Also appearing before me, John S. Mann, of Loudoun County, Va., and Robert Booth, Loudoun County, Va., being duly sworn, declare that they know the declaration above made to be true. And they further swear that they know that the claimant was dependent upon the said Richard Adam Virts, deceased, for support. That he was hired to Mr. John S. Mann, and that the claimant drew and received his wages. And that many other times they know of said Richard A. Virts, deceased, laboring and the claimant receiving wages. Signed: John S. Mann and Robert Booth Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of April 1879, and I hereby certify that the contents of above declarations were fully made known to the declarants before signing, and that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of the above claims. Signed: L. W. Hickman, Justice of the Peace State of Virginia I, Edgar Littleton, Clerk of the County Court of Loudoun County, in the State aforesaid, do certify that L. W. Hickman, whose genuine signature appears to the above certificate, was at the time of signing, the same, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, only commissioned and qualified. Certified sworn my hand and the seals of said court at Leesburg, this 9th day of April, 1879. Signed: Edgar Littleton, C.C. State of Virginia County of Loudoun On this 31st day of January 1881, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for said state and county, Peter Virts who being duly sworn deposes and says that he is a resident of Loudoun Co. Va. that his age is 47 years, that he is a son of Mrs. Susan Ann Virts and a brother of Richard A. Virts, both of which names appears in an application for Pension No. 243836, that he is and has been married since 1859 and that his connection with said Susan Ann Virts and Richard A. Virts prior to the war of the Rebellion was this; he said Peter rented a house large enough to accommodate his own family and his mother Susan Ann and brother Richard A. and that said brother (R.A.) contributed his earnings regularly to the support of himself and mother. That the amount of said earnings was about $6 per month on an average. This arrangement was continued from the time of the death of the husband of the foresaid applicant until the enlistment of said Richard A. into the service of the U. S. Army. That after said enlistment Richard A. contributed nothing to the support of his mother as he was captured by the confederate, released and almost immediately capture again and never released. Dependent further swears that the above statement is made with a knowledge of the suspicious with which his testimony may be received but that the matter contained therein is strickly the truth. Signed: Robert Booth Charles W. Johnson Peter T. Virts making his "X" mark Sworn to and subscribe before me this 31st day of January 1881 and justify that I have no interest in this claim. Signed: R. M. Atwell ---------------------------------------------- Susan did eventually receive her pension of 12 dollars a month until her death.

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Where is Susan Ann Lilly Virts's memorial?
Susan Ann Lilly Virts's memorial is located at: Woodlawn Cemetery, Fairmont, Marion County, USA.
When did Susan Ann Lilly Virts death?
Susan Ann Lilly Virts death on 15 Sep 1889 in Lovettsville, Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Susan Ann Lilly Virts's memorial?
Latitude: 39.4891600
Longitude: -80.1370000

Family Members:

Spouse

Adam Virts

(1804 - 1847)

Children

Eliza Ann Virts Long

(1830 - 1922)

Peter Tilgman Virts

(1833 - 1886)

Joseph Lewis Virts

(1839 - 1911)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Woodlawn Cemetery
Fairmont, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4891600, -80.1370000

2. Fairmont Cemetery
Fairmont, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4897060, -80.1328770

3. Evergreen Cemetery
Fairmont, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4947014, -80.1352997

4. Jones Cemetery
Bellview, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5012250, -80.1316420

5. Maple Grove Cemetery
Fairmont, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4777985, -80.1247025

6. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Fairmont, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5005989, -80.1513977

7. Fleming Cemetery
Fairmont, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4784600, -80.1546800

8. Holy Cross Cemetery
Fairmont, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4956017, -80.1583023

9. Christ Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Fairmont, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4739450, -80.1519940

10. Conaway Graveyard
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4896170, -80.1667340

11. Hoult Cemetery
Hoult, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5128960, -80.1267730

12. Barrackville Cemetery
Barrackville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5069008, -80.1663971

13. Fleming Memorial Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Fairmont, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4730988, -80.1731033

14. Meadowdale Cemetery
Fairmont, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4968240, -80.0963330

15. Hopewell Cemetery
Fairmont, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4781080, -80.0959140

16. Grandview Memorial Gardens
Fairmont, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4591240, -80.1132050

17. Ross Cemetery
Hopewell, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4716840, -80.0904920

18. Prickett Cemetery
Fairmont, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5275420, -80.1195040

19. Montana Mines Cemetery
Montana, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5273591, -80.1124668

20. Hawkinberry Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5325012, -80.1519012

21. Straight Cemetery
Barrackville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5312290, -80.1650480

22. Monumental Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5307600, -80.1785700

23. Snoderly Cemetery
Barrackville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5104150, -80.2018690

24. Colfax Cemetery
Colfax, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4346190, -80.1321080