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Thomas George Flagg

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Birth	:	14 Nov 1803 Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, USA
Death	:	11 May 1879 Berkeley County, West Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Norbourne Parish Cemetery, Martinsburg, Berkeley County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.4525414, -77.9671707
Description	:	Thomas George7 Flagg (Josiah6) was born at Flagg's Mills, 14 Nov., 1803. Apparently he was a tenant of "Mount Rock" one of his father's farms for a time after his marriage, as the two eldest children were born there, but later he came home and the father gave over active management of affairs into his hands. The old family residence was burned down about 1850, at which time Martha Flagg the eldest daughter, with the aid of a servant, ran the piano out and saved it. Most of the family possessions and records were lost at this... Read More	Thomas George7 Flagg (Josiah6) was born at Flagg's Mills, 14 Nov., 1803. Apparently he was a tenant of "Mount Rock" one of his father's farms for a time after his marriage, as the two eldest children were born there, but later he came home and the father gave over active management of affairs into his hands. The old family residence was burned down about 1850, at which time Martha Flagg the eldest daughter, with the aid of a servant, ran the piano out and saved it. Most of the family possessions and records were lost at this time. On the site of the old home, Thomas erected a large two story and a half brick mansion, known as "Laurel Hill" from a large hill across the Tuscarora Stream from the house. This was covered with a profuse growth of laurel in the old days, but the Union soldiers dug it all up in war time to make pipes and souvenirs, and the hill has been bare ever since. The Mills and "Laurel Hill" are located a mile east of Martinsburg, and the property flourished under the management of Thomas G. Flagg. When the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad was built, a switch line was put in to the Mills and many a car loaded with barrels of flour or whiskey were shipped to Baltimore. On his estate one might see the old Southern plantation life at its best – loyal, willing service from his slaves; kindness and patriarchal care from the master and his household. He was noted for his large-heartedness: his charity to the poor was proverbial. Was a member of the Presbyterian Church for nearly 50 years. He himself and all his family were Democratic in politics and supporters of the Southern cause before, during and after the Civil war. He died at Flagg's Mills, 11 May, 1879. After his death his property was divided among his children. Flagg's Mills were bought by Mr. Alexander Parks who converted the old flour mill into the new roller style of mill, but the Flagg dam is still in use. The home place "Laurel Hill" remained the home of the widow till her death, then became the property of his youngest daughter Florence and her husband R. S. Eichelberger. She sold a part of the land, retaining the house and 40 acres which is now owned by their son T. G. Flagg Eichelberger. Thomas G. Flagg married, 1828, Margaret Brown Slemons, daughter of Robert and Martha (McDill) Slemons of Jefferson County, born 2 Feb., 1811; died at Flagg's Mills, 6 Sept., 1888. Children: i. Robert Slemons,8 b. "Mount Rock," Berkeley County, Va., 21 June, 1830; d. "White Hall," Berkeley County, 11 Mar., 1886; m. 1st, 1853, Margaret A. Hughes; m. 2d, 1861, Emma E. Lafever. ii. Martha Matilda, b. "Mount Rock," 15 Dec., 1832; d. Martinsburg, W. Va., 31 Jan., 1910; m. 1853, Thomas G. Flagg. iii. Esther, b. Flagg's Mills, Aug., 1837; d. King City, Mo., 10 Aug., 1899; m. 1874, James Burr. iv. Virginia Caroline, b. Flagg's Mills, 21 May, 1843; d. Cumberland, Md., 22 Dec., 1906; m. 1865, Frederick Darber. v. Thomas George, b. Flagg's Mills, 9 Apr., 1847; m. 1879, Ada Broadwell. vi. Daniel Burkhart, b. Flagg's Mills, 12 Nov., 1849; d. Fremont, Neb., 15 Jan., 1904; m. 1st, 1880, Laura Johnson; m. 2d, 1900, _____. vii. Florence Brown, b. Flagg's Mills, 4 Apr., 1854; d. Martinsburg, W. Va., 30 May, 1908; m. Robert S. Eichelberger.

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Thomas George Flagg's memorial is located at: Norbourne Parish Cemetery, Martinsburg, Berkeley County, USA.
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Thomas George Flagg death on 11 May 1879 in Berkeley County, West Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 39.4525414
Longitude: -77.9671707

Family Members:

Parent

Josiah Flagg

(1769 - 1849)

Margaret “Peggy” Shiveley Flagg

(1772 - 1835)

Spouse

Esther L “Hester” Burns Flagg

(1806 - 1826)

Siblings

Ruth Keyes Flagg Burkhart

(1790 - 1873)

Josiah David Flagg

(1809 - 1885)

Children

Robert Slemmons Flagg

(1830 - 1886)

Martha Matilda Flagg

(1832 - 1910)

Josiah Benton Flagg

(1835 - 1838)

Virginia Caroline “Jennie” Flagg Darber

(1839 - 1906)

Amanda Jane Flagg

(1844 - 1851)

Daniel Burkhart “Tucker” Flagg

(1849 - 1904)

Florence Brown Flagg Eichelberger

(1854 - 1908)

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