THE CRITZ FAMILY OF PATRICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
The Critz family originally came from Alsace. Hamon Critz, one of the ancestors of the family of Patrick County, settled on Spoon Creek, Patrick County, Virginia, then Pittsylvania, in 1747, where he became a leading citizen. He was one of the first Justices of the Peace of Pittsylvania County (Justices of the Peace at that time were men of rank and importance), and was Captain of Militia from 1767 to 1770.
Before church buildings could be provided services were held in private homes, and we note that Hamon Critz's home was one in which meetings were held, also a chapel was built near his home at a place conveniently near a good spring.
Captain Critz not only took a leading part in the religious life of the community, but in the political life as well. He led a company to the assistance of General Greene at Guilford Court House, and has been honored and respected as one of the distinguished men of the community.
ROBERT C. CRITZ
Robert C. Critz was a native of Patrick County, Virginia, an only son of William Critz. He inherited extensive tracts of land in that county. He married Lucy B. Reynolds, daughter of Hardin W. Reynolds, whose loveliness and charm gave her an enviable place in the social life of the community.
Mr. Critz was connected with his father-in-law in the tobacco manufacturing business and later moved to Bristol, Tennessee, where he was interested in the business promoted by Major A. D. Reynolds. After several years he became connected with the R. J. Reynolds tobacco manufacturing business, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and moved to that place where he spent the rest of his life.
Mr. Critz was a man who was greatly beloved for many noble qualities, some of which were strict integrity, loyalty in friendship and kindness to all with whom he came in contact.
The hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Critz will long be remembered by those whose privilege it was to visit there.
Mr. Critz passed away in 1924, and since the marriage of her children Mrs. Critz has made her home at Kentwood, with her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Kent. No one in the entire community is more beloved and admired for splendid qualities than Mrs. Lucy B. Reynolds Critz, whose benevolence, sympathetic helpfulness, and sunny disposition are widely known.
Mr. and Mrs. Critz were parents of seven children reaching maturity.
Nancy, the eldest daughter, married Mr. E. W. O'Hanlon, a widely known and popular druggist of Winston-Salem. They have a beautiful home in Reynolda Park and three charming daughters, Lucy Amelia, Nancy and Margaret, complete the family group. Their only son died in infancy.
Mary Critz married Robert E. Follin, of Winston-Salem. Mr. Follin, after his graduation from the University of North Carolina, went to New York where he was assistant editor and special writer on the staff of the New York Herald. His fine intelligence, versatility and keen understanding of humanity brought his splendid stories very close to the hearts of hundreds of readers. Later Mr. Follin was editor of the Winston-Salem Journal, and was also at one time connected with the Charlotte Observer. Leaving newspaper work, Mr. Folin entered the insurance business with his father, which he continued until his death in 1928. He was survived by his wife and two daughters, Lucy Reynolds and Estelle Marion.
Mrs. Follin possesses unusual musical talent and as a pianist has given great pleasure to her friends. The elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. Follin on Country Club Drive attest their artistic taste in their plans and furnishings.
Senah Critz married Charles A. Kent a successful business man who was for many years connected with the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and later with the Brown-Williamson Tobacco Company, of Winston-Salem, and was a director of the Merchants Bank of that city.
Mr. Kent was a Virginian by birth, and was noted for kindness and generosity to all seeking help in any good cause. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Kent, Kentwood, is one of Winston-Salem's most beautiful places. The location in Reynolda Park is unusually attractive, and the exquisite taste of the owners in beautifying the grounds and gardens has added much to the natural beauty of the location. Mrs. Kent's brightness, vivacity and charm have made her very popular. Mr. Kent passed away in 1927, after a long and trying illness.
Ruth Critz married Wilson Gray, of Winston-Salem. Mr. Gray is a prominent wholesale merchant dealing in paper supplies, toys, etc. They have a lovely home in the Country Club District and Mrs. Gray is a charming member of the younger social set and Mr. Gray is very popular.
Charlotte Critz, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Critz, even in early youth took a leading part in church and Sunday school work. She is a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church. She married James Harper, of Lenoir, North Carolina. Mr. Harper is connected with a furniture manufacturing firm and is a leader in musical circles of that city.
Robert Critz, only surviving son of of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Critz, is a young man of splendid ability. He has been connected with the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for several years. When the World War called the young men of our country to arms, Mr. Critz became an aviator and entered the service of our country. After the close of the War, he resumed his business activities. He married Alice Dunklee, of Winston-Salem, who on her maternal side is a descendant of the Hairstons, one of the most prominent families of Virginia and North Carolina.
Just upon the threshold of a happy and successful manhood, Hardin William Critz' life was lost through a most distressing accident upon a railroad train. Evidently leaning from a window, he was thrown to the ground and the life of this young man was taken with heart-breaking suddenness.
Pedigo, Virginia G. & Lewis G. Pedigo. History of Patrick and Henry Counties Virginia. Roanoke, The Stone Printing and Manufacturing Company, 1933.
The Critz family originally came from Alsace. Hamon Critz, one of the ancestors of the family of Patrick County, settled on Spoon Creek, Patrick County, Virginia, then Pittsylvania, in 1747, where he became a leading citizen. He was one of the first Justices of the Peace of Pittsylvania County (Justices of the Peace at that time were men of rank and importance), and was Captain of Militia from 1767 to 1770.
Before church buildings could be provided services were held in private homes, and we note that Hamon Critz's home was one in which meetings were held, also a chapel was built near his home at a place conveniently near a good spring.
Captain Critz not only took a leading part in the religious life of the community, but in the political life as well. He led a company to the assistance of General Greene at Guilford Court House, and has been honored and respected as one of the distinguished men of the community.
ROBERT C. CRITZ
Robert C. Critz was a native of Patrick County, Virginia, an only son of William Critz. He inherited extensive tracts of land in that county. He married Lucy B. Reynolds, daughter of Hardin W. Reynolds, whose loveliness and charm gave her an enviable place in the social life of the community.
Mr. Critz was connected with his father-in-law in the tobacco manufacturing business and later moved to Bristol, Tennessee, where he was interested in the business promoted by Major A. D. Reynolds. After several years he became connected with the R. J. Reynolds tobacco manufacturing business, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and moved to that place where he spent the rest of his life.
Mr. Critz was a man who was greatly beloved for many noble qualities, some of which were strict integrity, loyalty in friendship and kindness to all with whom he came in contact.
The hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Critz will long be remembered by those whose privilege it was to visit there.
Mr. Critz passed away in 1924, and since the marriage of her children Mrs. Critz has made her home at Kentwood, with her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Kent. No one in the entire community is more beloved and admired for splendid qualities than Mrs. Lucy B. Reynolds Critz, whose benevolence, sympathetic helpfulness, and sunny disposition are widely known.
Mr. and Mrs. Critz were parents of seven children reaching maturity.
Nancy, the eldest daughter, married Mr. E. W. O'Hanlon, a widely known and popular druggist of Winston-Salem. They have a beautiful home in Reynolda Park and three charming daughters, Lucy Amelia, Nancy and Margaret, complete the family group. Their only son died in infancy.
Mary Critz married Robert E. Follin, of Winston-Salem. Mr. Follin, after his graduation from the University of North Carolina, went to New York where he was assistant editor and special writer on the staff of the New York Herald. His fine intelligence, versatility and keen understanding of humanity brought his splendid stories very close to the hearts of hundreds of readers. Later Mr. Follin was editor of the Winston-Salem Journal, and was also at one time connected with the Charlotte Observer. Leaving newspaper work, Mr. Folin entered the insurance business with his father, which he continued until his death in 1928. He was survived by his wife and two daughters, Lucy Reynolds and Estelle Marion.
Mrs. Follin possesses unusual musical talent and as a pianist has given great pleasure to her friends. The elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. Follin on Country Club Drive attest their artistic taste in their plans and furnishings.
Senah Critz married Charles A. Kent a successful business man who was for many years connected with the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and later with the Brown-Williamson Tobacco Company, of Winston-Salem, and was a director of the Merchants Bank of that city.
Mr. Kent was a Virginian by birth, and was noted for kindness and generosity to all seeking help in any good cause. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Kent, Kentwood, is one of Winston-Salem's most beautiful places. The location in Reynolda Park is unusually attractive, and the exquisite taste of the owners in beautifying the grounds and gardens has added much to the natural beauty of the location. Mrs. Kent's brightness, vivacity and charm have made her very popular. Mr. Kent passed away in 1927, after a long and trying illness.
Ruth Critz married Wilson Gray, of Winston-Salem. Mr. Gray is a prominent wholesale merchant dealing in paper supplies, toys, etc. They have a lovely home in the Country Club District and Mrs. Gray is a charming member of the younger social set and Mr. Gray is very popular.
Charlotte Critz, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Critz, even in early youth took a leading part in church and Sunday school work. She is a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church. She married James Harper, of Lenoir, North Carolina. Mr. Harper is connected with a furniture manufacturing firm and is a leader in musical circles of that city.
Robert Critz, only surviving son of of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Critz, is a young man of splendid ability. He has been connected with the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for several years. When the World War called the young men of our country to arms, Mr. Critz became an aviator and entered the service of our country. After the close of the War, he resumed his business activities. He married Alice Dunklee, of Winston-Salem, who on her maternal side is a descendant of the Hairstons, one of the most prominent families of Virginia and North Carolina.
Just upon the threshold of a happy and successful manhood, Hardin William Critz' life was lost through a most distressing accident upon a railroad train. Evidently leaning from a window, he was thrown to the ground and the life of this young man was taken with heart-breaking suddenness.
Pedigo, Virginia G. & Lewis G. Pedigo. History of Patrick and Henry Counties Virginia. Roanoke, The Stone Printing and Manufacturing Company, 1933.
THE CRITZ FAMILY OF PATRICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
The Critz family originally came from Alsace. Hamon Critz, one of the ancestors of the family of Patrick County, settled on Spoon Creek, Patrick County, Virginia, then Pittsylvania, in 1747, where he became a leading citizen. He was one of the first Justices of the Peace of Pittsylvania County (Justices of the Peace at that time were men of rank and importance), and was Captain of Militia from 1767 to 1770.
Before church buildings could be provided services were held in private homes, and we note that Hamon Critz's home was one in which meetings were held, also a chapel was built near his home at a place conveniently near a good spring.
Captain Critz not only took a leading part in the religious life of the community, but in the political life as well. He led a company to the assistance of General Greene at Guilford Court House, and has been honored and respected as one of the distinguished men of the community.
ROBERT C. CRITZ
Robert C. Critz was a native of Patrick County, Virginia, an only son of William Critz. He inherited extensive tracts of land in that county. He married Lucy B. Reynolds, daughter of Hardin W. Reynolds, whose loveliness and charm gave her an enviable place in the social life of the community.
Mr. Critz was connected with his father-in-law in the tobacco manufacturing business and later moved to Bristol, Tennessee, where he was interested in the business promoted by Major A. D. Reynolds. After several years he became connected with the R. J. Reynolds tobacco manufacturing business, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and moved to that place where he spent the rest of his life.
Mr. Critz was a man who was greatly beloved for many noble qualities, some of which were strict integrity, loyalty in friendship and kindness to all with whom he came in contact.
The hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Critz will long be remembered by those whose privilege it was to visit there.
Mr. Critz passed away in 1924, and since the marriage of her children Mrs. Critz has made her home at Kentwood, with her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Kent. No one in the entire community is more beloved and admired for splendid qualities than Mrs. Lucy B. Reynolds Critz, whose benevolence, sympathetic helpfulness, and sunny disposition are widely known.
Mr. and Mrs. Critz were parents of seven children reaching maturity.
Nancy, the eldest daughter, married Mr. E. W. O'Hanlon, a widely known and popular druggist of Winston-Salem. They have a beautiful home in Reynolda Park and three charming daughters, Lucy Amelia, Nancy and Margaret, complete the family group. Their only son died in infancy.
Mary Critz married Robert E. Follin, of Winston-Salem. Mr. Follin, after his graduation from the University of North Carolina, went to New York where he was assistant editor and special writer on the staff of the New York Herald. His fine intelligence, versatility and keen understanding of humanity brought his splendid stories very close to the hearts of hundreds of readers. Later Mr. Follin was editor of the Winston-Salem Journal, and was also at one time connected with the Charlotte Observer. Leaving newspaper work, Mr. Folin entered the insurance business with his father, which he continued until his death in 1928. He was survived by his wife and two daughters, Lucy Reynolds and Estelle Marion.
Mrs. Follin possesses unusual musical talent and as a pianist has given great pleasure to her friends. The elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. Follin on Country Club Drive attest their artistic taste in their plans and furnishings.
Senah Critz married Charles A. Kent a successful business man who was for many years connected with the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and later with the Brown-Williamson Tobacco Company, of Winston-Salem, and was a director of the Merchants Bank of that city.
Mr. Kent was a Virginian by birth, and was noted for kindness and generosity to all seeking help in any good cause. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Kent, Kentwood, is one of Winston-Salem's most beautiful places. The location in Reynolda Park is unusually attractive, and the exquisite taste of the owners in beautifying the grounds and gardens has added much to the natural beauty of the location. Mrs. Kent's brightness, vivacity and charm have made her very popular. Mr. Kent passed away in 1927, after a long and trying illness.
Ruth Critz married Wilson Gray, of Winston-Salem. Mr. Gray is a prominent wholesale merchant dealing in paper supplies, toys, etc. They have a lovely home in the Country Club District and Mrs. Gray is a charming member of the younger social set and Mr. Gray is very popular.
Charlotte Critz, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Critz, even in early youth took a leading part in church and Sunday school work. She is a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church. She married James Harper, of Lenoir, North Carolina. Mr. Harper is connected with a furniture manufacturing firm and is a leader in musical circles of that city.
Robert Critz, only surviving son of of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Critz, is a young man of splendid ability. He has been connected with the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for several years. When the World War called the young men of our country to arms, Mr. Critz became an aviator and entered the service of our country. After the close of the War, he resumed his business activities. He married Alice Dunklee, of Winston-Salem, who on her maternal side is a descendant of the Hairstons, one of the most prominent families of Virginia and North Carolina.
Just upon the threshold of a happy and successful manhood, Hardin William Critz' life was lost through a most distressing accident upon a railroad train. Evidently leaning from a window, he was thrown to the ground and the life of this young man was taken with heart-breaking suddenness.
Pedigo, Virginia G. & Lewis G. Pedigo. History of Patrick and Henry Counties Virginia. Roanoke, The Stone Printing and Manufacturing Company, 1933.
The Critz family originally came from Alsace. Hamon Critz, one of the ancestors of the family of Patrick County, settled on Spoon Creek, Patrick County, Virginia, then Pittsylvania, in 1747, where he became a leading citizen. He was one of the first Justices of the Peace of Pittsylvania County (Justices of the Peace at that time were men of rank and importance), and was Captain of Militia from 1767 to 1770.
Before church buildings could be provided services were held in private homes, and we note that Hamon Critz's home was one in which meetings were held, also a chapel was built near his home at a place conveniently near a good spring.
Captain Critz not only took a leading part in the religious life of the community, but in the political life as well. He led a company to the assistance of General Greene at Guilford Court House, and has been honored and respected as one of the distinguished men of the community.
ROBERT C. CRITZ
Robert C. Critz was a native of Patrick County, Virginia, an only son of William Critz. He inherited extensive tracts of land in that county. He married Lucy B. Reynolds, daughter of Hardin W. Reynolds, whose loveliness and charm gave her an enviable place in the social life of the community.
Mr. Critz was connected with his father-in-law in the tobacco manufacturing business and later moved to Bristol, Tennessee, where he was interested in the business promoted by Major A. D. Reynolds. After several years he became connected with the R. J. Reynolds tobacco manufacturing business, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and moved to that place where he spent the rest of his life.
Mr. Critz was a man who was greatly beloved for many noble qualities, some of which were strict integrity, loyalty in friendship and kindness to all with whom he came in contact.
The hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Critz will long be remembered by those whose privilege it was to visit there.
Mr. Critz passed away in 1924, and since the marriage of her children Mrs. Critz has made her home at Kentwood, with her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Kent. No one in the entire community is more beloved and admired for splendid qualities than Mrs. Lucy B. Reynolds Critz, whose benevolence, sympathetic helpfulness, and sunny disposition are widely known.
Mr. and Mrs. Critz were parents of seven children reaching maturity.
Nancy, the eldest daughter, married Mr. E. W. O'Hanlon, a widely known and popular druggist of Winston-Salem. They have a beautiful home in Reynolda Park and three charming daughters, Lucy Amelia, Nancy and Margaret, complete the family group. Their only son died in infancy.
Mary Critz married Robert E. Follin, of Winston-Salem. Mr. Follin, after his graduation from the University of North Carolina, went to New York where he was assistant editor and special writer on the staff of the New York Herald. His fine intelligence, versatility and keen understanding of humanity brought his splendid stories very close to the hearts of hundreds of readers. Later Mr. Follin was editor of the Winston-Salem Journal, and was also at one time connected with the Charlotte Observer. Leaving newspaper work, Mr. Folin entered the insurance business with his father, which he continued until his death in 1928. He was survived by his wife and two daughters, Lucy Reynolds and Estelle Marion.
Mrs. Follin possesses unusual musical talent and as a pianist has given great pleasure to her friends. The elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. Follin on Country Club Drive attest their artistic taste in their plans and furnishings.
Senah Critz married Charles A. Kent a successful business man who was for many years connected with the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and later with the Brown-Williamson Tobacco Company, of Winston-Salem, and was a director of the Merchants Bank of that city.
Mr. Kent was a Virginian by birth, and was noted for kindness and generosity to all seeking help in any good cause. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Kent, Kentwood, is one of Winston-Salem's most beautiful places. The location in Reynolda Park is unusually attractive, and the exquisite taste of the owners in beautifying the grounds and gardens has added much to the natural beauty of the location. Mrs. Kent's brightness, vivacity and charm have made her very popular. Mr. Kent passed away in 1927, after a long and trying illness.
Ruth Critz married Wilson Gray, of Winston-Salem. Mr. Gray is a prominent wholesale merchant dealing in paper supplies, toys, etc. They have a lovely home in the Country Club District and Mrs. Gray is a charming member of the younger social set and Mr. Gray is very popular.
Charlotte Critz, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Critz, even in early youth took a leading part in church and Sunday school work. She is a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church. She married James Harper, of Lenoir, North Carolina. Mr. Harper is connected with a furniture manufacturing firm and is a leader in musical circles of that city.
Robert Critz, only surviving son of of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Critz, is a young man of splendid ability. He has been connected with the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for several years. When the World War called the young men of our country to arms, Mr. Critz became an aviator and entered the service of our country. After the close of the War, he resumed his business activities. He married Alice Dunklee, of Winston-Salem, who on her maternal side is a descendant of the Hairstons, one of the most prominent families of Virginia and North Carolina.
Just upon the threshold of a happy and successful manhood, Hardin William Critz' life was lost through a most distressing accident upon a railroad train. Evidently leaning from a window, he was thrown to the ground and the life of this young man was taken with heart-breaking suddenness.
Pedigo, Virginia G. & Lewis G. Pedigo. History of Patrick and Henry Counties Virginia. Roanoke, The Stone Printing and Manufacturing Company, 1933.
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