Joseph William Chinn, of "Wilna," Richmond Co.
Joseph William Chinn, was born at Sion House, Richmond County, Virginia, February 13, 1836, son of Joseph William Chinn (1798-1840) and Marianna Smith (1802-1865). He married June 13, 1860 Gabriella Brockenbrough, born December 13, 1839, died February 2, 1874, dau. of Dr. Austin and Frances (Blake) Brockenbrough.
On 6/5/1863 he mustered into "F" Co. VA 9th Cavalry
He was transferred out on 8/15/1864
On 8/15/1864 he transferred into Veteran Reserve Corps
(date and method of discharge not given)
(Retired to light duty)
He was listed as:
* Detailed 10/15/1863 (place not stated) (On subistence duty)
* Returned 3/15/1864 (place not stated) (Estimated day)
* Absent, sick 4/28/1864 (place not stated)
He also had service in:
"B" Co. VA 40th Infantry (Served in 1861)
Other Information:
born 2/13/1836 in Richmond County, VA
died 1/26/1908 in Warsaw, VA
(Attended Univ of VA)
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com
"Wilna" is set on the bank of the Rappahannock River about 450 feet from the waters edge and is just below Sharps in Richmond County Va at the mouth of Farnham Creek. It is a noted Ante-bellum home of the Chinn Family. It was built by Joseph William Chinn and his wife Mary about 1825-30. Wilna was given its Polish name because of sympathy for the people of Poland at the time and for the same reason the seat of Richmond County was named Warsaw. The estate is part of the original Farnham grant of 5,350 acres made to Colonel Moore Fauntleroy on May 22, 1650 signed by Sir William Berkley (Then Lancaster Co now Richmond Co). The large brick dwelling has massive three foot fooundation walls, spacious rooms and high ceilings. Each room contains a fireplace, including the third floor, all of which are used today. The carved mantels are of pine and black walnut. The timbers used in construction are also of pine and walnut. The bricks used in its construction and in that of the outside kitchen were burned on the place. All outside lentils are of wood and the molding is of cable design. On May 27 1889, Wilna was conveyed by Joseph William Chinn, Jr and second wife Josephine I. Chinn to Ira Contant and Herbert Schoomaker (first wife being Gabriella Brockenbrough). May 14, 1896 Wilna consisting of 416 acres was conveyed to L. W. Scrimger and wife Ella E. by Ira Contant and wife and George Contant and wife. (Schoomaker sold interest to George Contant) for the sum of $4,200. -From Wilna by Virginia Drewry McPhearson.
Joseph William Chinn, was born at Sion House, Richmond County, Virginia, February 13, 1836, son of Joseph William Chinn (1798-1840) and Marianna Smith (1802-1865). He married June 13, 1860 Gabriella Brockenbrough, born December 13, 1839, died February 2, 1874, dau. of Dr. Austin and Frances (Blake) Brockenbrough.
On 6/5/1863 he mustered into "F" Co. VA 9th Cavalry
He was transferred out on 8/15/1864
On 8/15/1864 he transferred into Veteran Reserve Corps
(date and method of discharge not given)
(Retired to light duty)
He was listed as:
* Detailed 10/15/1863 (place not stated) (On subistence duty)
* Returned 3/15/1864 (place not stated) (Estimated day)
* Absent, sick 4/28/1864 (place not stated)
He also had service in:
"B" Co. VA 40th Infantry (Served in 1861)
Other Information:
born 2/13/1836 in Richmond County, VA
died 1/26/1908 in Warsaw, VA
(Attended Univ of VA)
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com
"Wilna" is set on the bank of the Rappahannock River about 450 feet from the waters edge and is just below Sharps in Richmond County Va at the mouth of Farnham Creek. It is a noted Ante-bellum home of the Chinn Family. It was built by Joseph William Chinn and his wife Mary about 1825-30. Wilna was given its Polish name because of sympathy for the people of Poland at the time and for the same reason the seat of Richmond County was named Warsaw. The estate is part of the original Farnham grant of 5,350 acres made to Colonel Moore Fauntleroy on May 22, 1650 signed by Sir William Berkley (Then Lancaster Co now Richmond Co). The large brick dwelling has massive three foot fooundation walls, spacious rooms and high ceilings. Each room contains a fireplace, including the third floor, all of which are used today. The carved mantels are of pine and black walnut. The timbers used in construction are also of pine and walnut. The bricks used in its construction and in that of the outside kitchen were burned on the place. All outside lentils are of wood and the molding is of cable design. On May 27 1889, Wilna was conveyed by Joseph William Chinn, Jr and second wife Josephine I. Chinn to Ira Contant and Herbert Schoomaker (first wife being Gabriella Brockenbrough). May 14, 1896 Wilna consisting of 416 acres was conveyed to L. W. Scrimger and wife Ella E. by Ira Contant and wife and George Contant and wife. (Schoomaker sold interest to George Contant) for the sum of $4,200. -From Wilna by Virginia Drewry McPhearson.
Joseph William Chinn, of "Wilna," Richmond Co.
Joseph William Chinn, was born at Sion House, Richmond County, Virginia, February 13, 1836, son of Joseph William Chinn (1798-1840) and Marianna Smith (1802-1865). He married June 13, 1860 Gabriella Brockenbrough, born December 13, 1839, died February 2, 1874, dau. of Dr. Austin and Frances (Blake) Brockenbrough.
On 6/5/1863 he mustered into "F" Co. VA 9th Cavalry
He was transferred out on 8/15/1864
On 8/15/1864 he transferred into Veteran Reserve Corps
(date and method of discharge not given)
(Retired to light duty)
He was listed as:
* Detailed 10/15/1863 (place not stated) (On subistence duty)
* Returned 3/15/1864 (place not stated) (Estimated day)
* Absent, sick 4/28/1864 (place not stated)
He also had service in:
"B" Co. VA 40th Infantry (Served in 1861)
Other Information:
born 2/13/1836 in Richmond County, VA
died 1/26/1908 in Warsaw, VA
(Attended Univ of VA)
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com
"Wilna" is set on the bank of the Rappahannock River about 450 feet from the waters edge and is just below Sharps in Richmond County Va at the mouth of Farnham Creek. It is a noted Ante-bellum home of the Chinn Family. It was built by Joseph William Chinn and his wife Mary about 1825-30. Wilna was given its Polish name because of sympathy for the people of Poland at the time and for the same reason the seat of Richmond County was named Warsaw. The estate is part of the original Farnham grant of 5,350 acres made to Colonel Moore Fauntleroy on May 22, 1650 signed by Sir William Berkley (Then Lancaster Co now Richmond Co). The large brick dwelling has massive three foot fooundation walls, spacious rooms and high ceilings. Each room contains a fireplace, including the third floor, all of which are used today. The carved mantels are of pine and black walnut. The timbers used in construction are also of pine and walnut. The bricks used in its construction and in that of the outside kitchen were burned on the place. All outside lentils are of wood and the molding is of cable design. On May 27 1889, Wilna was conveyed by Joseph William Chinn, Jr and second wife Josephine I. Chinn to Ira Contant and Herbert Schoomaker (first wife being Gabriella Brockenbrough). May 14, 1896 Wilna consisting of 416 acres was conveyed to L. W. Scrimger and wife Ella E. by Ira Contant and wife and George Contant and wife. (Schoomaker sold interest to George Contant) for the sum of $4,200. -From Wilna by Virginia Drewry McPhearson.
Joseph William Chinn, was born at Sion House, Richmond County, Virginia, February 13, 1836, son of Joseph William Chinn (1798-1840) and Marianna Smith (1802-1865). He married June 13, 1860 Gabriella Brockenbrough, born December 13, 1839, died February 2, 1874, dau. of Dr. Austin and Frances (Blake) Brockenbrough.
On 6/5/1863 he mustered into "F" Co. VA 9th Cavalry
He was transferred out on 8/15/1864
On 8/15/1864 he transferred into Veteran Reserve Corps
(date and method of discharge not given)
(Retired to light duty)
He was listed as:
* Detailed 10/15/1863 (place not stated) (On subistence duty)
* Returned 3/15/1864 (place not stated) (Estimated day)
* Absent, sick 4/28/1864 (place not stated)
He also had service in:
"B" Co. VA 40th Infantry (Served in 1861)
Other Information:
born 2/13/1836 in Richmond County, VA
died 1/26/1908 in Warsaw, VA
(Attended Univ of VA)
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- The Virginia Regimental Histories Series
(c) Historical Data Systems, Inc. @ www.civilwardata.com
"Wilna" is set on the bank of the Rappahannock River about 450 feet from the waters edge and is just below Sharps in Richmond County Va at the mouth of Farnham Creek. It is a noted Ante-bellum home of the Chinn Family. It was built by Joseph William Chinn and his wife Mary about 1825-30. Wilna was given its Polish name because of sympathy for the people of Poland at the time and for the same reason the seat of Richmond County was named Warsaw. The estate is part of the original Farnham grant of 5,350 acres made to Colonel Moore Fauntleroy on May 22, 1650 signed by Sir William Berkley (Then Lancaster Co now Richmond Co). The large brick dwelling has massive three foot fooundation walls, spacious rooms and high ceilings. Each room contains a fireplace, including the third floor, all of which are used today. The carved mantels are of pine and black walnut. The timbers used in construction are also of pine and walnut. The bricks used in its construction and in that of the outside kitchen were burned on the place. All outside lentils are of wood and the molding is of cable design. On May 27 1889, Wilna was conveyed by Joseph William Chinn, Jr and second wife Josephine I. Chinn to Ira Contant and Herbert Schoomaker (first wife being Gabriella Brockenbrough). May 14, 1896 Wilna consisting of 416 acres was conveyed to L. W. Scrimger and wife Ella E. by Ira Contant and wife and George Contant and wife. (Schoomaker sold interest to George Contant) for the sum of $4,200. -From Wilna by Virginia Drewry McPhearson.
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