Samuel Preston Strain was the son of David Strain, III and Maria T McCutchan Strain. He married Ella Nora Hiter on 8 April 1880. He was a private in the CSA, serving in Company H, 14th Virginia Cavalry with his brother James. I have a copy of Ella Hiter Strain's bible pages with family data, kindly given to me by Betty L. D. Strain in 1993.
They had ten known Strain children. In addition to the kids connected below, there were:
Eusebius Henry, 24 Feb 1890 - 24 Jun 1890 (Augusta Co. death register)
Mary Elizabeth, 19 Sep 1893 - 17 Aug 1894
Mary L., Sep 1893 - Jul 1895 (Augusta Co. death register)
Clyde P. Strain 24 Feb 1899 - 29 Oct 1899
1861 Rockbridge Co., Virginia Chancery Court case #115.376, S P Strain et al (sister siblings & their spouses) vs Robert C Logan, Etc., 1876-040, 24 pages. On 10 Apr 1861, Robt C Logan & Benjamin Logan executed to D E Strain (brother of S P Strain) and J M Anderson, partners trading under the name Strain & Anderson, a bond, promising to pay unto Strain & Anderson the sum of $85.75. Then on the 20 Jun 1865, D E Strain assigned this bond Saml P Strain, Lizzie (Strain) Hull, Hassie (Strain) Edmondson, Emma (Strain) Ramsey, heirs of E H (brother Eusebius Henry) Strain. Robt C Logan is now insolvent, and currently bankrupt. Robt C Logan's wife had an interest in the estate of the late Benjamine Logan, which would eventually pay off this debt. Suspect this all had to do with the swapping of their ancestral Strain home.
He enlisted in Churchville on the 14th May 1862 as a private. He served in Company H, 14th Virginia Cavalry. His brother James was a Captain in the same company. His brother Eusebius was an assistant surgeon in Richmond. Plus his brother David, also a Dr., had a heart problem and was in the Home Guard, where the injured came to his home for repair.
The 6 Jan 1880 issue of the Staunton Spectator lists under Leap Year, To the ladies - important information - a list of the prizes to be drawn. For the benefit of the ladies, and in order that they may know what good points the masculine gender generally possess, they will find prepared for them a list of the young gentlemen in Bethel congregation who are in the matrimonial market. It includes a list of eligible bachelors, including: "Sam Strain is a mild and gentle as a summer breeze. He has a fine vineyard, and plenty of good wine. He is all the better for that, and so is his wine."
Samuel and siblings are mentioned in the 18 Mar 1885 Staunton Spectator, Vol. 62, #27, Augusta Co. Circuit Court in James Y. McCutchan vs Peggy McCutchan el al (including the Strains through Sam's mother). It's in Chancery for the sale of Elizabeth McCutchan's estate, to be divided by her heirs. Photo of clipping is on his sister Susan's memorial site.
Augusta Co., Virginia Chancery case #468, 1889-084, James Y McCutchan vs Peggy McCutchan, Etc. It references the wills of Charles C McCutchan, in 1863 and Elizabeth McCutchan, in 1884. Involved includes Strain, Ramsey, Bratton, Hull, Edmondson, and others. See the Library of Virginia Chancery records, 567 pages total.
Samuel inherited his grandfather Strain's farm nearby in Greenville (Augusta County), following his Uncle John Strain's death in 1887. Prior to this he had lived and worked on the farm and obviously started his family there.
The 9 Sep 1896 issue of the Staunton Spectator says "Mr. Henry Hiter of Louisa county, is visiting his uncle S. P. Strain near here.
The 27 Oct 1899 issue of the Staunton Spectator says "the Fall (term) of the circuit court of this county will convene on the 10th of next month. The petit jury summoned for the 11th is as follows..." Samuel P. Strain (and many others) are listed.
1899: "Strain, S P, farmer and stockraiser, Greenville." 1899 Directory of the Representative Business and Professional Men of Augusta County, published by Rohrer & Diamond. The 1990's owners of his old farm believed someone had pigs on the farm as the odors in the soil are strong.
On the 20 Jun 1900 Riverheads Twp., Augusta Co., Virginia census, I found farmer Samuel P Strain, 67, Jan 1833; wife Ella, 42, Oct 1857; daughter or sons: Hassie M, 19, May 1881; John, 16, Jun 1883; Wm P, 13, Apr 1887; Clarance (sic), 8, Jul 1891 and Charles O, 4, Aug 1895, all Virginia born.
1903: Greenville Greanings. 27 May, Thieves have been quite busy around here this Spring.....and last night the meat house of S. P. Strain was broken into and 19 large hams and shoulders were taken away. Shotguns and a determined vigilant committee is much needed." Also the millinery store of Mrs. W H Shields and Dr. B B McCutchan's residence had thefts. Per the Staunton Spectator and Vindicator, dated 29 May 1903.
1911: "The farm of S. P. Strain, which is located between Greenville and Middlebrook, consisting of 37 acres, was s_ll_y s__day by decree of the circuit court by special commissioners, J. W. H. Pilson and S. D. Timberlake for $34.75 (or 84.75) per acre to G. C. B Arehart. Per the Staunton Spectator and Vindicator dated 5 May 1911. That's George Christian Beard Arehart (I posted a 1912 plot map of the farm on George's site. Augusta Co., Virginia plat map of G.C.B. Arehart's land sold to son M. J. L. Arehart (that's Marshall Joe Luther Arehart), containing 137 acres, 2 rods, 20 perches. Surveyed 3 Jun 1912 (1911 purchased at auction). Shows neighbors J.S. Callison, G.S. Fix and GCBA's land.).
The photo on the right shows the old Strain ancestral home. Samuel's family is in front in the early 1900's. This is the only known photo of the home. It burned down in the early 1930's after it had been auctioned off. His grandfather purchased the farm in September 1795 and his father was born here in 1796.
In addition to farming, Samuel ran a grocery business at Kerr's Creek with his brother David E. Strain. They bought groceries from suppliers in Richmond. They also shipped butter and lard on the Virginia Central Railroad, destination Richmond.
His brother David E. Strain's diary page for Tuesday 2 Aug 1904 says: "John & Eva gone to funeral of Sml P Strain at 11 oclock at Bethel Church." David would die in November 1904.
See my photo on the right, of the large charcoal sketch of Samuel. It was identified by his grandson, Robert. It was once in the home of his brother, Dr. David Eldred Strain, it was in the home of DMcC, when I took the photo of it. Also in these 2 homes were 2 other large framed Strain sketches of brothers David and James (I have the carte de visite photos they were drawn from). The only brother missing was Dr. Eusebius Henry Strain, who died during the Civil War.
See photos on right, of 4 pages of the Samuel P. Strain's bible and his Marriage Record, shared with me by his family. Bible by Subscription Only from Bradley, Garretson & Co., 66 N 4th St., Philadelphia, PA, Wm Garretson & Co., Illustrated Polyglot Family Bible (the year is not on my page copy). My photo copies of the bible and marriage record are all very faint like the originals.
Bio researched and written by LSP all rights reserved, do not copy without written permission
They had ten known Strain children. In addition to the kids connected below, there were:
Eusebius Henry, 24 Feb 1890 - 24 Jun 1890 (Augusta Co. death register)
Mary Elizabeth, 19 Sep 1893 - 17 Aug 1894
Mary L., Sep 1893 - Jul 1895 (Augusta Co. death register)
Clyde P. Strain 24 Feb 1899 - 29 Oct 1899
1861 Rockbridge Co., Virginia Chancery Court case #115.376, S P Strain et al (sister siblings & their spouses) vs Robert C Logan, Etc., 1876-040, 24 pages. On 10 Apr 1861, Robt C Logan & Benjamin Logan executed to D E Strain (brother of S P Strain) and J M Anderson, partners trading under the name Strain & Anderson, a bond, promising to pay unto Strain & Anderson the sum of $85.75. Then on the 20 Jun 1865, D E Strain assigned this bond Saml P Strain, Lizzie (Strain) Hull, Hassie (Strain) Edmondson, Emma (Strain) Ramsey, heirs of E H (brother Eusebius Henry) Strain. Robt C Logan is now insolvent, and currently bankrupt. Robt C Logan's wife had an interest in the estate of the late Benjamine Logan, which would eventually pay off this debt. Suspect this all had to do with the swapping of their ancestral Strain home.
He enlisted in Churchville on the 14th May 1862 as a private. He served in Company H, 14th Virginia Cavalry. His brother James was a Captain in the same company. His brother Eusebius was an assistant surgeon in Richmond. Plus his brother David, also a Dr., had a heart problem and was in the Home Guard, where the injured came to his home for repair.
The 6 Jan 1880 issue of the Staunton Spectator lists under Leap Year, To the ladies - important information - a list of the prizes to be drawn. For the benefit of the ladies, and in order that they may know what good points the masculine gender generally possess, they will find prepared for them a list of the young gentlemen in Bethel congregation who are in the matrimonial market. It includes a list of eligible bachelors, including: "Sam Strain is a mild and gentle as a summer breeze. He has a fine vineyard, and plenty of good wine. He is all the better for that, and so is his wine."
Samuel and siblings are mentioned in the 18 Mar 1885 Staunton Spectator, Vol. 62, #27, Augusta Co. Circuit Court in James Y. McCutchan vs Peggy McCutchan el al (including the Strains through Sam's mother). It's in Chancery for the sale of Elizabeth McCutchan's estate, to be divided by her heirs. Photo of clipping is on his sister Susan's memorial site.
Augusta Co., Virginia Chancery case #468, 1889-084, James Y McCutchan vs Peggy McCutchan, Etc. It references the wills of Charles C McCutchan, in 1863 and Elizabeth McCutchan, in 1884. Involved includes Strain, Ramsey, Bratton, Hull, Edmondson, and others. See the Library of Virginia Chancery records, 567 pages total.
Samuel inherited his grandfather Strain's farm nearby in Greenville (Augusta County), following his Uncle John Strain's death in 1887. Prior to this he had lived and worked on the farm and obviously started his family there.
The 9 Sep 1896 issue of the Staunton Spectator says "Mr. Henry Hiter of Louisa county, is visiting his uncle S. P. Strain near here.
The 27 Oct 1899 issue of the Staunton Spectator says "the Fall (term) of the circuit court of this county will convene on the 10th of next month. The petit jury summoned for the 11th is as follows..." Samuel P. Strain (and many others) are listed.
1899: "Strain, S P, farmer and stockraiser, Greenville." 1899 Directory of the Representative Business and Professional Men of Augusta County, published by Rohrer & Diamond. The 1990's owners of his old farm believed someone had pigs on the farm as the odors in the soil are strong.
On the 20 Jun 1900 Riverheads Twp., Augusta Co., Virginia census, I found farmer Samuel P Strain, 67, Jan 1833; wife Ella, 42, Oct 1857; daughter or sons: Hassie M, 19, May 1881; John, 16, Jun 1883; Wm P, 13, Apr 1887; Clarance (sic), 8, Jul 1891 and Charles O, 4, Aug 1895, all Virginia born.
1903: Greenville Greanings. 27 May, Thieves have been quite busy around here this Spring.....and last night the meat house of S. P. Strain was broken into and 19 large hams and shoulders were taken away. Shotguns and a determined vigilant committee is much needed." Also the millinery store of Mrs. W H Shields and Dr. B B McCutchan's residence had thefts. Per the Staunton Spectator and Vindicator, dated 29 May 1903.
1911: "The farm of S. P. Strain, which is located between Greenville and Middlebrook, consisting of 37 acres, was s_ll_y s__day by decree of the circuit court by special commissioners, J. W. H. Pilson and S. D. Timberlake for $34.75 (or 84.75) per acre to G. C. B Arehart. Per the Staunton Spectator and Vindicator dated 5 May 1911. That's George Christian Beard Arehart (I posted a 1912 plot map of the farm on George's site. Augusta Co., Virginia plat map of G.C.B. Arehart's land sold to son M. J. L. Arehart (that's Marshall Joe Luther Arehart), containing 137 acres, 2 rods, 20 perches. Surveyed 3 Jun 1912 (1911 purchased at auction). Shows neighbors J.S. Callison, G.S. Fix and GCBA's land.).
The photo on the right shows the old Strain ancestral home. Samuel's family is in front in the early 1900's. This is the only known photo of the home. It burned down in the early 1930's after it had been auctioned off. His grandfather purchased the farm in September 1795 and his father was born here in 1796.
In addition to farming, Samuel ran a grocery business at Kerr's Creek with his brother David E. Strain. They bought groceries from suppliers in Richmond. They also shipped butter and lard on the Virginia Central Railroad, destination Richmond.
His brother David E. Strain's diary page for Tuesday 2 Aug 1904 says: "John & Eva gone to funeral of Sml P Strain at 11 oclock at Bethel Church." David would die in November 1904.
See my photo on the right, of the large charcoal sketch of Samuel. It was identified by his grandson, Robert. It was once in the home of his brother, Dr. David Eldred Strain, it was in the home of DMcC, when I took the photo of it. Also in these 2 homes were 2 other large framed Strain sketches of brothers David and James (I have the carte de visite photos they were drawn from). The only brother missing was Dr. Eusebius Henry Strain, who died during the Civil War.
See photos on right, of 4 pages of the Samuel P. Strain's bible and his Marriage Record, shared with me by his family. Bible by Subscription Only from Bradley, Garretson & Co., 66 N 4th St., Philadelphia, PA, Wm Garretson & Co., Illustrated Polyglot Family Bible (the year is not on my page copy). My photo copies of the bible and marriage record are all very faint like the originals.
Bio researched and written by LSP all rights reserved, do not copy without written permission
Samuel Preston Strain was the son of David Strain, III and Maria T McCutchan Strain. He married Ella Nora Hiter on 8 April 1880. He was a private in the CSA, serving in Company H, 14th Virginia Cavalry with his brother James. I have a copy of Ella Hiter Strain's bible pages with family data, kindly given to me by Betty L. D. Strain in 1993.
They had ten known Strain children. In addition to the kids connected below, there were:
Eusebius Henry, 24 Feb 1890 - 24 Jun 1890 (Augusta Co. death register)
Mary Elizabeth, 19 Sep 1893 - 17 Aug 1894
Mary L., Sep 1893 - Jul 1895 (Augusta Co. death register)
Clyde P. Strain 24 Feb 1899 - 29 Oct 1899
1861 Rockbridge Co., Virginia Chancery Court case #115.376, S P Strain et al (sister siblings & their spouses) vs Robert C Logan, Etc., 1876-040, 24 pages. On 10 Apr 1861, Robt C Logan & Benjamin Logan executed to D E Strain (brother of S P Strain) and J M Anderson, partners trading under the name Strain & Anderson, a bond, promising to pay unto Strain & Anderson the sum of $85.75. Then on the 20 Jun 1865, D E Strain assigned this bond Saml P Strain, Lizzie (Strain) Hull, Hassie (Strain) Edmondson, Emma (Strain) Ramsey, heirs of E H (brother Eusebius Henry) Strain. Robt C Logan is now insolvent, and currently bankrupt. Robt C Logan's wife had an interest in the estate of the late Benjamine Logan, which would eventually pay off this debt. Suspect this all had to do with the swapping of their ancestral Strain home.
He enlisted in Churchville on the 14th May 1862 as a private. He served in Company H, 14th Virginia Cavalry. His brother James was a Captain in the same company. His brother Eusebius was an assistant surgeon in Richmond. Plus his brother David, also a Dr., had a heart problem and was in the Home Guard, where the injured came to his home for repair.
The 6 Jan 1880 issue of the Staunton Spectator lists under Leap Year, To the ladies - important information - a list of the prizes to be drawn. For the benefit of the ladies, and in order that they may know what good points the masculine gender generally possess, they will find prepared for them a list of the young gentlemen in Bethel congregation who are in the matrimonial market. It includes a list of eligible bachelors, including: "Sam Strain is a mild and gentle as a summer breeze. He has a fine vineyard, and plenty of good wine. He is all the better for that, and so is his wine."
Samuel and siblings are mentioned in the 18 Mar 1885 Staunton Spectator, Vol. 62, #27, Augusta Co. Circuit Court in James Y. McCutchan vs Peggy McCutchan el al (including the Strains through Sam's mother). It's in Chancery for the sale of Elizabeth McCutchan's estate, to be divided by her heirs. Photo of clipping is on his sister Susan's memorial site.
Augusta Co., Virginia Chancery case #468, 1889-084, James Y McCutchan vs Peggy McCutchan, Etc. It references the wills of Charles C McCutchan, in 1863 and Elizabeth McCutchan, in 1884. Involved includes Strain, Ramsey, Bratton, Hull, Edmondson, and others. See the Library of Virginia Chancery records, 567 pages total.
Samuel inherited his grandfather Strain's farm nearby in Greenville (Augusta County), following his Uncle John Strain's death in 1887. Prior to this he had lived and worked on the farm and obviously started his family there.
The 9 Sep 1896 issue of the Staunton Spectator says "Mr. Henry Hiter of Louisa county, is visiting his uncle S. P. Strain near here.
The 27 Oct 1899 issue of the Staunton Spectator says "the Fall (term) of the circuit court of this county will convene on the 10th of next month. The petit jury summoned for the 11th is as follows..." Samuel P. Strain (and many others) are listed.
1899: "Strain, S P, farmer and stockraiser, Greenville." 1899 Directory of the Representative Business and Professional Men of Augusta County, published by Rohrer & Diamond. The 1990's owners of his old farm believed someone had pigs on the farm as the odors in the soil are strong.
On the 20 Jun 1900 Riverheads Twp., Augusta Co., Virginia census, I found farmer Samuel P Strain, 67, Jan 1833; wife Ella, 42, Oct 1857; daughter or sons: Hassie M, 19, May 1881; John, 16, Jun 1883; Wm P, 13, Apr 1887; Clarance (sic), 8, Jul 1891 and Charles O, 4, Aug 1895, all Virginia born.
1903: Greenville Greanings. 27 May, Thieves have been quite busy around here this Spring.....and last night the meat house of S. P. Strain was broken into and 19 large hams and shoulders were taken away. Shotguns and a determined vigilant committee is much needed." Also the millinery store of Mrs. W H Shields and Dr. B B McCutchan's residence had thefts. Per the Staunton Spectator and Vindicator, dated 29 May 1903.
1911: "The farm of S. P. Strain, which is located between Greenville and Middlebrook, consisting of 37 acres, was s_ll_y s__day by decree of the circuit court by special commissioners, J. W. H. Pilson and S. D. Timberlake for $34.75 (or 84.75) per acre to G. C. B Arehart. Per the Staunton Spectator and Vindicator dated 5 May 1911. That's George Christian Beard Arehart (I posted a 1912 plot map of the farm on George's site. Augusta Co., Virginia plat map of G.C.B. Arehart's land sold to son M. J. L. Arehart (that's Marshall Joe Luther Arehart), containing 137 acres, 2 rods, 20 perches. Surveyed 3 Jun 1912 (1911 purchased at auction). Shows neighbors J.S. Callison, G.S. Fix and GCBA's land.).
The photo on the right shows the old Strain ancestral home. Samuel's family is in front in the early 1900's. This is the only known photo of the home. It burned down in the early 1930's after it had been auctioned off. His grandfather purchased the farm in September 1795 and his father was born here in 1796.
In addition to farming, Samuel ran a grocery business at Kerr's Creek with his brother David E. Strain. They bought groceries from suppliers in Richmond. They also shipped butter and lard on the Virginia Central Railroad, destination Richmond.
His brother David E. Strain's diary page for Tuesday 2 Aug 1904 says: "John & Eva gone to funeral of Sml P Strain at 11 oclock at Bethel Church." David would die in November 1904.
See my photo on the right, of the large charcoal sketch of Samuel. It was identified by his grandson, Robert. It was once in the home of his brother, Dr. David Eldred Strain, it was in the home of DMcC, when I took the photo of it. Also in these 2 homes were 2 other large framed Strain sketches of brothers David and James (I have the carte de visite photos they were drawn from). The only brother missing was Dr. Eusebius Henry Strain, who died during the Civil War.
See photos on right, of 4 pages of the Samuel P. Strain's bible and his Marriage Record, shared with me by his family. Bible by Subscription Only from Bradley, Garretson & Co., 66 N 4th St., Philadelphia, PA, Wm Garretson & Co., Illustrated Polyglot Family Bible (the year is not on my page copy). My photo copies of the bible and marriage record are all very faint like the originals.
Bio researched and written by LSP all rights reserved, do not copy without written permission
They had ten known Strain children. In addition to the kids connected below, there were:
Eusebius Henry, 24 Feb 1890 - 24 Jun 1890 (Augusta Co. death register)
Mary Elizabeth, 19 Sep 1893 - 17 Aug 1894
Mary L., Sep 1893 - Jul 1895 (Augusta Co. death register)
Clyde P. Strain 24 Feb 1899 - 29 Oct 1899
1861 Rockbridge Co., Virginia Chancery Court case #115.376, S P Strain et al (sister siblings & their spouses) vs Robert C Logan, Etc., 1876-040, 24 pages. On 10 Apr 1861, Robt C Logan & Benjamin Logan executed to D E Strain (brother of S P Strain) and J M Anderson, partners trading under the name Strain & Anderson, a bond, promising to pay unto Strain & Anderson the sum of $85.75. Then on the 20 Jun 1865, D E Strain assigned this bond Saml P Strain, Lizzie (Strain) Hull, Hassie (Strain) Edmondson, Emma (Strain) Ramsey, heirs of E H (brother Eusebius Henry) Strain. Robt C Logan is now insolvent, and currently bankrupt. Robt C Logan's wife had an interest in the estate of the late Benjamine Logan, which would eventually pay off this debt. Suspect this all had to do with the swapping of their ancestral Strain home.
He enlisted in Churchville on the 14th May 1862 as a private. He served in Company H, 14th Virginia Cavalry. His brother James was a Captain in the same company. His brother Eusebius was an assistant surgeon in Richmond. Plus his brother David, also a Dr., had a heart problem and was in the Home Guard, where the injured came to his home for repair.
The 6 Jan 1880 issue of the Staunton Spectator lists under Leap Year, To the ladies - important information - a list of the prizes to be drawn. For the benefit of the ladies, and in order that they may know what good points the masculine gender generally possess, they will find prepared for them a list of the young gentlemen in Bethel congregation who are in the matrimonial market. It includes a list of eligible bachelors, including: "Sam Strain is a mild and gentle as a summer breeze. He has a fine vineyard, and plenty of good wine. He is all the better for that, and so is his wine."
Samuel and siblings are mentioned in the 18 Mar 1885 Staunton Spectator, Vol. 62, #27, Augusta Co. Circuit Court in James Y. McCutchan vs Peggy McCutchan el al (including the Strains through Sam's mother). It's in Chancery for the sale of Elizabeth McCutchan's estate, to be divided by her heirs. Photo of clipping is on his sister Susan's memorial site.
Augusta Co., Virginia Chancery case #468, 1889-084, James Y McCutchan vs Peggy McCutchan, Etc. It references the wills of Charles C McCutchan, in 1863 and Elizabeth McCutchan, in 1884. Involved includes Strain, Ramsey, Bratton, Hull, Edmondson, and others. See the Library of Virginia Chancery records, 567 pages total.
Samuel inherited his grandfather Strain's farm nearby in Greenville (Augusta County), following his Uncle John Strain's death in 1887. Prior to this he had lived and worked on the farm and obviously started his family there.
The 9 Sep 1896 issue of the Staunton Spectator says "Mr. Henry Hiter of Louisa county, is visiting his uncle S. P. Strain near here.
The 27 Oct 1899 issue of the Staunton Spectator says "the Fall (term) of the circuit court of this county will convene on the 10th of next month. The petit jury summoned for the 11th is as follows..." Samuel P. Strain (and many others) are listed.
1899: "Strain, S P, farmer and stockraiser, Greenville." 1899 Directory of the Representative Business and Professional Men of Augusta County, published by Rohrer & Diamond. The 1990's owners of his old farm believed someone had pigs on the farm as the odors in the soil are strong.
On the 20 Jun 1900 Riverheads Twp., Augusta Co., Virginia census, I found farmer Samuel P Strain, 67, Jan 1833; wife Ella, 42, Oct 1857; daughter or sons: Hassie M, 19, May 1881; John, 16, Jun 1883; Wm P, 13, Apr 1887; Clarance (sic), 8, Jul 1891 and Charles O, 4, Aug 1895, all Virginia born.
1903: Greenville Greanings. 27 May, Thieves have been quite busy around here this Spring.....and last night the meat house of S. P. Strain was broken into and 19 large hams and shoulders were taken away. Shotguns and a determined vigilant committee is much needed." Also the millinery store of Mrs. W H Shields and Dr. B B McCutchan's residence had thefts. Per the Staunton Spectator and Vindicator, dated 29 May 1903.
1911: "The farm of S. P. Strain, which is located between Greenville and Middlebrook, consisting of 37 acres, was s_ll_y s__day by decree of the circuit court by special commissioners, J. W. H. Pilson and S. D. Timberlake for $34.75 (or 84.75) per acre to G. C. B Arehart. Per the Staunton Spectator and Vindicator dated 5 May 1911. That's George Christian Beard Arehart (I posted a 1912 plot map of the farm on George's site. Augusta Co., Virginia plat map of G.C.B. Arehart's land sold to son M. J. L. Arehart (that's Marshall Joe Luther Arehart), containing 137 acres, 2 rods, 20 perches. Surveyed 3 Jun 1912 (1911 purchased at auction). Shows neighbors J.S. Callison, G.S. Fix and GCBA's land.).
The photo on the right shows the old Strain ancestral home. Samuel's family is in front in the early 1900's. This is the only known photo of the home. It burned down in the early 1930's after it had been auctioned off. His grandfather purchased the farm in September 1795 and his father was born here in 1796.
In addition to farming, Samuel ran a grocery business at Kerr's Creek with his brother David E. Strain. They bought groceries from suppliers in Richmond. They also shipped butter and lard on the Virginia Central Railroad, destination Richmond.
His brother David E. Strain's diary page for Tuesday 2 Aug 1904 says: "John & Eva gone to funeral of Sml P Strain at 11 oclock at Bethel Church." David would die in November 1904.
See my photo on the right, of the large charcoal sketch of Samuel. It was identified by his grandson, Robert. It was once in the home of his brother, Dr. David Eldred Strain, it was in the home of DMcC, when I took the photo of it. Also in these 2 homes were 2 other large framed Strain sketches of brothers David and James (I have the carte de visite photos they were drawn from). The only brother missing was Dr. Eusebius Henry Strain, who died during the Civil War.
See photos on right, of 4 pages of the Samuel P. Strain's bible and his Marriage Record, shared with me by his family. Bible by Subscription Only from Bradley, Garretson & Co., 66 N 4th St., Philadelphia, PA, Wm Garretson & Co., Illustrated Polyglot Family Bible (the year is not on my page copy). My photo copies of the bible and marriage record are all very faint like the originals.
Bio researched and written by LSP all rights reserved, do not copy without written permission
Inscription
S.P. STRAIN.
BORN
JAN. 31, 1833.
DIED
JULY 31, 1904.
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