Clinton Bolivar Haddox
** Family - Rappahannock Co., VA
Named in father's will of 1849 (see his Notes). Clinton B. Haddox & Sarah "Dolly" Smith were married in Ritchie Co., VA (now WV) on 19 August 1851. (Harrington* :44) Norbert R. Haddox, single white birth, born to Clinton B. Haddox, farmer in Rappahannock Co., VA, & Dolly his wife on 2 June 1853. :(Register of Births :5) Unnamed white male child, single birth, born to Clinton B. Haddox, farmer in Rappahannock Co., & his wife Sarah D. Haddox on 15 October 1855. (Register of Births :16) Edwina G. Haddox, single white birth, born to Clinton B. Haddox, farmer near Flint Hill, & his wife Sarah D. Haddox on 1 May 1858. (Register of Births :30) Elroy C. Haddox, single white birth, born to Clinton B. Haddox, farmer of Rappahannock Co., and his wife Sarah G. Haddox on 23 April 1861. (Register of Births :41) Mentioned by name in various documents relating to his children (see their Notes)
** Federal Census schedules - Rappahannock Co., VA See mother’s Notes for 1850 entry. 1860 Census (1860.06.01, Recorded 1860.07.19) Flint Hill Post Office - Pg. 74 (194), Ln 37, 570/558 - Clinton B. Haddox. 29 year old male farmer. Real estate valued at $24,900, personal property at $9,680. - Sarah D. “ 30 year old female. - Robert R. “ 7 year old male. - Warren “ 4 year old male. - Edwina C. “ 2 year old female. 1870 Census (1870.06.01, Recorded 1870.08.05) Wakefield Township - Pg. 25 (190), Ln 4, 159/159 - Haddox, Clinton B. 39 year old white male Farmer. Real property value $4,360, personal property $800. Born in Virginia. -----, Sarah D., 40 year old white female, occupation in house, born in VA.. -----, Norbert R., 17 year old white male, at school, born in VA.. -----, Warren A., 12 year old white male, at school, born in VA. -----, Edwina C., 9 year old white female, at school, born in VA. -----, Elroy C., 6 year old white male, at school, born in VA. -----, Linnia C., 6 year old white female, born in VA. -----, Horace B., 3 year old white male, born in VA. -----, Losala D., 1 year old white female, born in VA. -----, Jacqueline, 31 year old white female, asst. housekeeper, born in VA. -----, John D., 8 year old white male, at school, born in VA. ** Land records - Rappahannock Co., VA Deed 31 Jan 1853 between Lenna G. Haddox, Clinton B. Haddox & Sarah D. Haddox his wife, Julia Haddox & John D. Haddox; & Thomas H. Settle. For $524, 120 acre parcel of land in Rappahannock Co, VA, adjoining land of Alfred Dearing granted to Settle. Same tract sold by John Dukes Seaborn to John Haddox dec’d. by title dated 10 Sept 1813. Also convey all their interest in 99 year lease granted to Thomas Jordan by Presley Thornton, a former owner, under which Settle is now in possession. Certified 9 Feb 1853, recorded at Rappahannock Co, VA 10 Feb 1853. Margin note refers to Book J:273. (Deeds I:282, Rappahannock Co., VA) Deed 22 June 1854 between John A. Compton & Clinton B. Haddox, Trustee. Compton grants following property: 5 slaves: Jenny, Vincent, Eliza, William & Maria & their increase.- All of his household and kitchen furniture of whatsoever kind, including pots, ovens, etc, together with growing crop of wheat, rye, oats and corn now growing upon the place upon which said Compton now resides as a tenant of D.H. Gordon. In trust to secure following debts: Due by note to Linna G. Haddox for $76.55 dated 16 June 1854, with interest from that date.- Certified & filed in Rappahannock Co., VA 24 June 1854. (Deeds J:48, Rappahannock Co., VA) Deed of 24 Oct 1854 between Clinton B. Haddox & wife Sarah D., & John Eastham. Eastham granted land in Rappahannock Co., VA which was conveyed to Clinton B. Haddox by Alpheus Gibson, Executor of Betsy W. Gibson dec’d, by deed dated 24 Oct 1854. In trust to secure payment of 2 bonds dated 24 Oct 1854, for $5229.50 each, one payable 5 Mar 1853 & other 5 Sept 1855, with interest from 5 Sept 1854, which Haddox executed to Alpheus Gibson, for deferred payments of purchase money for said land. Eastham shall permit said Haddox to possess & use said land. Outlines cure for any default. Certified 24 Oct 1854, filed 13 Nov 1854 in Rappahannock Co., VA. Margin note states, “Released – see page 246 infra.” (Deeds J:120, Rappahannock Co., VA) Deed dated 24 Oct 1854 between Alpheus Gibson, executor of Betsey W. Gibson, dec’d, late of Rappahannock Co., VA; and Clinton B. Haddox. Pursuant to terms of estate, land sold to highest bidder with 1/3 payment on day of sale, 1/3 in 6 months, last 1/3 at end of 12 months. Haddox was highest bidder at $31.85 per acre, amounting to gross sum of $6688.50. Land in Rappahannock Co., VA, beginning at mouth of branch where same empties into Burgesses river nears Houghton’s old saw mill; thence up river to chesnut and white oak, corner to McDougle tract; thence with line of that tract to stone on river; thence with river to locust, small poplar, ash & elm on west side of river corner to Haddox; thence with Haddox’s line to black oak, 2 spanish oaks & chesnut corner to Turner; thence with Turner’s line to dogwood & black oak in D.H. Gordon’s line; thence with his lines to beginning, containing 210 acres. But does not include 8 acres of land within this tract, which was purchased by Lawson Eastham at sale of real estate of Moses Gibson made by Commissioners Moffett & Brown under a decree of Circuit Court of Rappahannock Co. in June 1842. Certified 24 Oct 1854, recorded 8 January 1855. (Deeds J:140, Rappahannock Co., VA) Deed of 6 Sept 1855 between John Eastham & Clinton B. Haddox. By deed of trust on 24 Oct 1854, Haddox conveyed to Eastham all that tract of land conveyed by Alpheus Gibson, executor of Betsey W. Gibson, in Trust to secure payments to said Gibson of 2 bonds for sum of $2229.50 each, one payable 5 Mar 1855 & other on 5 Sept 1855, both bearing interest from 5 Sept 1854. Bonds have been satisfied & Deed of trust hereby cancelled. Certified 6 Sept 1855, filed 10 Sept 1855, both in Rappahannock Co., VA. (Deeds J:246, Rappahannock Co., VA) Deed 6 Nov 1855 between George W. Herrington & Clinton B. Haddox, Trustee. Herrington grants following property: 1 sorrel mare- In trust to secure debts: Note to D.H. Baggarly for $34.43 dated 21 May 1855. - Certified 6 Nov 1855, recorded 8 Nov 1855 at Rappahannock Co., VA. (Deeds J:287, Rappahannock Co., VA) Deed dated 29 Aug 1856 between Thomas W. Bell & Clinton B. Haddox, trustee. Bell grants to Haddox the following: 21 window frames, sash & casing for same, all complete- In trust to secure debts: Due D.H. Baggarly for hire of negro man Peter, for sum of $50. Due by note to D.H. Baggarly for $100 dated 1 Jan 1831 with interest after 90 days. Open account to D.H. Baggarly for about $300. Note due J.J. Castleman to which Greenbury Bell is security, date & amount unknown, with interest.- Certified 27 Aug 1856, recorded 30 August 1856. (Deeds J:467, Rappahannock Co., VA) Deed made & entered 1 Dec 1859 between Linne G. Haddox, Clinton B. Haddox & wife Sarah, Charles F. Chelf & wife Julia; and John D. Haddox. For $1730.50 John D. Haddox granted several tracts of land: one known as Kettle Pan, beginning at an ash corner to Mrs. Mary Turner near the mill race & running S.14 ¾.W 128 poles to chesnut in Mrs. Jordan’s line; thence with her line N.39.W 52 poles to chesnut corner to Mrs. Mrodans in L. Eastham line; thence with his line N.2.E 38 ½ poles to pile of stones corner to said L. Eastham; thence his line continued N.79.W 81 poles to hickory in the road; thence with road N. 7 ½.E 128 poles to locust & persimmon on Burgess river; thence down said river with its several meanders to white oak; thence leaving river S.66 ¾.E 48 poles to a chesnut on north hill side; thence S.35 ½.E 30 poles to beginning, containing 121 acres. - One other tract known as the Houghton land bounded: beginning at locust & persimmon on Burgess River corner to the above, running S.7.W 99 poles to stone corner to L. Eastham; thence with his line N. 83.W 126 poles to stone in E. Jordans line; thence with his line N.7.E 60 poles to white oak & chesnut on Burgess river corner to C.B. Haddox; thence down river with several meanders to beginning, containing 62 ½ acres. - One other tract known as Stony Flat bounded: beginning at black oak, 2 spanish oaks & small chesnut corner to C.B. Haddox & Mrs. Lucy Turner, running S.43½.W 53.3 poles to locust, small poplar, oak and elm corner to said Haddox; thence N.72 ½.W 218 poles to small dogwood in F.B. Clark’s line; thence with Clark & D.H. Gordon’s lines N.16½.E 109.2 poles to poplar corner to Mrs. Lucy Turner; thence with her line S.69.E 112 poles to cherry tree; thence S.51¾.E 103 poles to forked spanish oak; thence S. 28¾.E 41.2 poles to beginning, containing 131 acres. - One other tract known as McFarling land bounded: beginning at white walnut on south side of Hastie’s river & running S.6.E 36 poles to 3 butterwoods; thence W. 88.8 poles to small chesnut oak & chesnut; thence N.6.W 40 poles to small locust & large chesnut oak near bank of river; thence with river to beginning, containing 20 acres. - One other tract known as land bought of L. Eastham bounded: beginning at stone on road leading around Bastard Mountain & running S.26.E 107 poles to spanish oak & poplar corner with L. Eastham; thence N.75.W 56 poles to 3 small chesnuts; thence leaving said Eastham line S.18.W 61 poles to hickory & maple on said road; thence with road to beginning, containing 20 acres. - Said tracts of land being those allotted to John D. Haddox in division of estate of John R. Haddox dec’d together with interest of Charles F. Chelf & wife Julia A., & a portion of interest of C.B. Haddox & wife Sarah, & Linna G. Haddox Executrix of John R. Haddox dec’d. for land purchased and also her dower in said estate. - Certified 2 Dec 1859, recorded December 1859 Term of Rappahannock Circuit Court. (Deeds K:464, Rappahannock Co., VA) Deed made 1 Dec 1859 between Linna G. Haddox, John D. Haddox, Charles F. Chelf & wife Julia; and Clinton B. Haddox, all of Rappahannock Co., VA. For $2871.20 C.B. Haddox purchases several tracts of land in Rappahannock Co., VA: - One tract known as McDonough land, beginning at stone corner to Eastham Jordan & running S.54½.W 14 poles to large chesnut; thence S.38.W 40.4 poles S.24.W 18 poles S.44.W 27 poles S.87½.28 poles N.56¼.W 20 poles being bearings of road to Carsons Mill S.72¼.W 12 poles to oak in Caty Masons yard; thence N.10.E 72.5 poles to stone; thence S.80.E 103 poles to stone corner to C.B. Haddox; thence S.10.W 3½ poles to beginning, containing 46 acres, 2 roods, 15 poles. - One other parcel adjoining aforesaid, being land bought of Eastham Jordan, beginning at red oak in front of Caty Mason house, corner to above & running with its lines along old road N.66.E 12.3 poles to large flat rock S.55.E 21.1 poles to stone in middle of road; thence S.88¾.W 30 poles to stone in A. Carsons line; thence N.10.E 7.8 poles to beginning, containing 1 acre, 1 rood & 33 poles. - One other parcel known as land purchased of Stephen Compton Sen. Beginning at point on west bank of Spruce pine river near two sycamores & running with meanders of said river to a hickory, poplar, gum & oak on west side of said river; then leaving river N.72½.W 218 poles to small dogwood in B.F. Clarks line; thence with Clarks line S.16.W 54.5 poles to large chesnut oak corner to said Clarks; thence S.65.E 206.3 poles to beginning, containing 86 acres, 32 poles. - One other parcel lying on Little Bastard Mountain being land purchased of Miner Gibson. Beginning at 2 small persimmons on east side of Spruce pine River & running S.53¾.E 36 poles to chesnut on north side of mountain; thence S. 36¼.W 44.5 poles to spanish oak & 2 chesnut oaks; thence N.53¾.W 36 poles to stone on said river; thence down said river to beginning. Contains 10 acres. - Above lands being those allotted to Clinton B. Haddox in division of estate of John R. Haddox dec’d together with land purchased by Leinna G. Haddox, Executrix of John R. Haddox; and her dower interest in said estate. Certified 2 Dec 1869 & recorded 12 Dec 1869 at Rappahannock Co., VA. (Deeds K:466, Rappahannock Co., VA) Deed made 12 Dec 1859 between John D. Haddox & Clinton B. Haddox. For $80 Clinton B. Haddox purchases tract of land in Rappahannock Co., VA containing one acre more or less, being lot on which Blacksmith Shop now stands & composed of part of lands bought by John R. Haddox dec’d from Jacob Hittle & (space) Warner. Beginning at sycamore near south bank of Burgess River & on north side of road about 30 yards from S.W. corner of Black Smith shop & running with road to ford of said river below shop; thence up river to beginning. Certified & recorded 12 Dec 1859 at Rappahannock Co., VA. (Deeds K:468, Rappahannock Co., VA) Deed made 19 May 1860 between D.H. Gordon & C.B. Haddox. Whereas Gordon sold Haddox a tract of woodland on Blue Ridge Mountains adjoining Poor house farm in Rappahannock Co., VA, & whereas one condition of sale was for Gordon to allow Haddox to use a convenient wagon road through Gordon’s property, & whereas a road across the Wilkerson farm is convenient, Gordon agrees to Haddox’s use of said road. Recorded at Rappahannock Co., VA on 26 Jan 1867. (Deeds L:447, Rappahannock Co., VA) Deed of 18 Sept 1860 between Douglas H. Gordon & wife Ann Eliza; & C.B. Haddox. For $19,291.50 to be paid by Haddox in the manner following: $1032.92 to be paid on 1 Jan 1861, $1091.39 on 1 Jan 1862, $1147.86 on 1 Jan 1863, $1208.33 on 1 Jan 1864, $1266.79 on 1 Jan 1865, $1325.26 on 1 Jan 1866, $1383.73 on 1 Jan 1867, $1442.20 on 1 Jan 1868, $1500.66 on 1 Jan 1869, $1559.19 on 1 Jan 1870, $1617.60 on 1 Jan 1871, $1676.07 1 Jan 1872, $1734.55 on 1 Jan 1873, $1351.72 on 1 Jan 1874. For purchase of land in Rappahannock Co., VA. Beginning at point in middle of graded road about 2 poles from middle of Burgess River and running up same river so as to make the middle Burgess the line N.29.W 48.8 poles, N.71½.W 76 poles, N.73½.W 170 poles, N.43.W 16 poles, N.46¾.W 32.2 poles, N.33¼.W 98.7 poles; thence N.13½.W 5 poles to small poplars on east side of original line of little river, supposed to be a corner to Gibson farm (new Haddox); thence leaving same little river & running S.74°21’.E 89.1 poles to stone in road 37 links NW of large chesnut standing on est side of same road; thence along said road N.6¼.E 12 .4 poles, N.7.W 41.2 poles, N.10.W 12.5 poles to sycamore(?) on east side of said road; thence leaving road S.84.E 271.8 poles to stone on west side of graded road; thence along graded road S.11.E 45.7 poles, S.7½.W 59.2 poles, S.11.E 67 poles, S.¼.W 34.2 poles, S.13.W 41.6 poles to beginning, containing 361 acres, 3 roods, 31 poles. - Second of said tracts begins at large red oak on south bank of Indian River & on Poor House road; thence along road N.59½.W 41.3 poles, N.21½.W 8.6 poles, N.66¼.W 20 poles, N.45½.W 12.5 poles, N.70.W 32.3 poles, S.89.W 16 poles, S.74½.W 6.5 poles to point in road S.32.E 14 links from white oak marked as a perimeter(?) & in line of Poor House tract; thence with that line N.33°35’.E 33.6 poles to large chesnut oak corner to Poor house tract; thence N.56° 40’.W 57 poles to forked chesnut, another chesnut & 2 small lichens, corner to John Jett; thence with this line N.66½.E 120 poles to 2 chesnut oaks in an ivy pile(?) corner to the Late land & B.M. Myers; thence with Myers line S.4°22’.E.82 poles to four(?) chesnut oaks marked with a knife; thence S.77°25’.E 90 poles to rock on east side of path between hickory & double chesnut oak, dogwood & another chesnut oak marked as corner; thence S.40°55’.W 90.5 poles to beginning, containing 72 acres. Certified 18 Sept 1860, recorded at Rappahannock Co., VA on 20 Dec 1860. (Deeds L:122, Rappahannock Co., VA) Deed made 30 July 1869 between John W. Thornton & wife Mary; & C.B. Haddox. Haddox granted in Trust 70 ¾ acre tract of land which was conveyed to Thornton from Washington Clark by deed dated 30 July 1869. Bonds due by Thornton are: $250 due 1 Jan 1868. - All notes dated 11 Dec 1867, bearing interest from 1 Jan 1868. Terms of foreclosure given. Certified 30 July 1869, recorded 12 Oct 1872 at Rappahannock Co., VA. (Deeds N:97, Rappahannock Co., VA) ** Legal Actions Clinton B. Haddox and James V. Brooke were named as Executors of the will of John S. Rice of Fauquier Co., VA., drawn 8 May 1866, proved 22 July 1867. James V. Brooke renounced the executorship and Clinton B. Haddox was appointed sole executor at the time of Proof. uit was filed by beneficiaries, claiming that Haddox was tardy in resolving and settling the estate. He responded that he was hampered by difficulty collecting several debts. The Court ordered him to make preliminary payments to beneficiaries, pending full resolution. Haddox died before completing the action, and his role was assumed by his administrator, James E. Yates. (Chancery Records, Fauquier Co., VA - File 1876-075, Case #225) His signature appears on one of the documents: ** Community Activities Clinton B. Haddox & James E. Yates are held & bound to Commonwealth of VA for $500 on 12 Sept 1870. Haddox was on 4th Thursday in May 1870 elected Supervisor in Wakefield Twp. of Rappahannock Co. for a 1 year term, commencing 1 July 1870, continuing until successor qualified. Haddox is qualified & thus appointed by County Court on 12 Sept 1870 to serve. (Deeds M:349, Rappahannock Co., VA) John E. Ricketts & Clinton B. Haddox bonded to Commonwealth of VA for $500 on 13 Feb 1871. Ricketts was this day appointed by County Court of Rappahannock to vacant office of County Commissioner of Roads for Wakefield Twp., vacancy occasioned by Ricketts’ failure to give bond within time allotted by new law. Bond recorded 13 Feb 1871 at Rappahannock Co., VA. (Deeds M:413, Rappahannock Co., VA) Deed of 16 Sept 1873 between Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock Co., VA (comprised of the Supervisors of each of the five townships – includes C.B. Haddox of Wakefield Twp.), and Gabriel M. Dulin & James M. Dulin. By order of County Court, previous Chairman sold parcel called “Old Poor House Property” on 3 Jan 1867 to Gabriel M. Dulin & Charles H. Dulin for $400. Charles has died, with James agreeing to substitute. Board agrees, conveying 100 acre tract named as above, in Rappahannock Co., VA, being same tract conveyed to previous Board members by deed dated 27 May 1837 from John Finnell & wife Elizabeth B., recorded by Clerk at Deed Book C:69. Certified & recorded 14 Feb 1876 at Rappahannock Co., VA. (Deeds O:64, Rappahannock Co., VA) ** Death & estate - Rappahannock Co., VA Clinton Bolivar Haddox died on 21 January 1874, at the age of 42 years, 11 months, 24 days. (Haddox Family Bible*) An appraisal of the estate of Clinton B. Haddox, late of this county. Full itemized appraisal noted, with value of $7,982.72. (Wills E:327, Recorded 1875.02.22) In Rappahannock Co. Court June Term 1874, ordered
that Eastham Jordan, Thomas H. Settle, M.C. Baggarly, Daniel H. Baggarly & John
E. Ricketts, or any 3 or more, to appraise the estate of Clinton B. Haddox.
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M.L. Baggarly Received February 22nd 1875 Examined and approved. Edwd. T. Jones Comr. of Accounts. Returned to Clerk's Office by said Comr. on 22 Feb 1875 for recording. (Wills E:329, Rappahannock Co., VA) A list of persoal property belonging to the Estate of C.B. Haddox deceased sold by James E. Yates his Administrator on Oct 23 1874.
James E. Yates Administrator of C.B. Haddox dec'd. Received Feby 22nd 1875 Examined and Approved. Returned same date by Edward T. Jones Commissioner for recording. (Wills E:329, Rappahannock Co., VA) Deed of 9 Nov 1885 between Henry M. Marshall, Special Commissioner appointed by decree of Circuit Court for Western Dist. Of Virginia in case of D.H. Gordon vs C.B. Haddox’s administrator entered 19 Oct 1874; & Philip B. Eastham of Rappahannock Co. Eastham purchases for $8299.16, 2 tracts of land in Rappahannock Co., VA, formerly constituting a portion of lands purchased by Haddox from D.H. Gordon & described in survey by A.W. Whitlock dated 8 Dec 1881. Beginning at Figure 1 on plat at point in middle of road by Burgess River "(a planted stone on the South side of said road 18 links S.35.W of said point.)" & corner to Haddox; thence N.17° 35’.E 24.37 chains to rock on fence N.74¼.W 36.11 chains to figure 2 a point in middle of the Gordon road 20 links S.70¼.E of sasafras marked as a pointer(?); thence along said road N.5½.E 4 chains, N.5½.W 7.85 chains, N.11¾.W 3.4 chains, N.2¼.W 1.27 chains to 3 a shared corner to said Gordon; thence with said Gordon S.82¼.E 67.95 chains to 4 a point in Graded road leading from Flint Hill to Front Royal 20 links S.82½.E of a planted stone; thence along such graded road S.7½.E 12.27 chains, S.10¾.W 13.69 chains, S.9¼.E 16.04 chains, S.¾.W 2.47 chains, S.2¾.W 7.71 chains, S.15.W 9.59 chains to 5 a point the intersection of said road with said Burgess River Road; thence by said River road N.34.W.10.92 chains, N.61½.W 1.82 chains, N.79°08’.W 3.45, N.61½.W 6.86, chains, N.66¼.W 7.47, N.79°40’.W 6.36 chains S.82½.W 5.38 chains, N.74°35’.W 3.46 chains to beginning, containing 248 156/160 acres. - Second, woodland tract detached, lying on spine of Blue Ridge: beginning at A on smaller plat a point in old Poor House road 10 links S.26¼.W of a gum marked as a pointer; thence along said road N.68°37’.W 8.07 chains, N.89°39’.W 4 chains, S.75°51’W 1.62 chains to B a point 14 links S.3.5°.10’.E of a white oak & stump in line of said Poor House tract; thence with said line N.34°56’.E 8.40 chains to chesnut oak (now down) corner to said tract, N.55°20’.W 14.25 chains to forked chesnut & 2 hickories corner to B.W. Myers; thence with said Myers line S.3°.05’.E 10.50 chains to stone to south of very high cliff of rocks at E; thence S.26°15’.W 22.40 chains to beginning, containing 44½ acres. - Recorded 24 May 1886 at Rappahannock Co., VA. (Deeds R:65, Rappahannock Co., VA) Clinton B. Haddox died in 1874, seized & possessed of real estate, leaving a widow and six children. There has been no division of the estate. W.A. Haddox agrees to purchase from W.G. Davis (widower), A. Warren Davis, W. Clinton Davis, Miss W. Golder Davis & Clarence R. Davis (the husband & children, the heirs at law of the late Edwina C. Davis), their share of the 493.5 acre farm, which was conveyed by Alpheas Gibson, executor, to C.B. Haddox on 10/24/1854 (I:140, K:466, L:122). (Deed Book 28:397, 1917.09.11, Recorded 1917.10.01) ** Military activity - Virginia Clinton B. Haddox commissioned a Major in the 34th Regiment of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, of the Virginia Militia. - On the back of the Commission is handwritten: - “Rappk County to wit. This day Clinton B. Haddox personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace for the county aforesaid and was duly qualified to this written commsn as 1st (?) by taking the several oaths prescribed by law Given under my hand this 16th day of Apr 1859. /s/ Lawson Eastham J.P. (Governor’s Proclamation, 1859.03.19, Recorded 1859.04.05). PETITION (Ancestry.com* - image To Andrew Johnson President of the United States of America - Your petitioner Clinton B. Haddox respectfully represents that he is a citizen of the county of Rappahannock in the State of Virginia, is about thirty four years of age and a farmer by occupation. - Living in the State of Virginia which State has been in rebellion against the Government of the United States and, his taxable property being of greater value than twenty thousand Dollars, he is one of that class excluded from the benefits of your late Amnesty proclamation unless he applies for and obtains a special pardon. - Petitioner has pursued his business of farming all his life, is no politician and has been conservative in his principles all his life. Petitioner was opposed to the secession mevement in his county, voted for a strong Union Man to the convention which assembled in Richmond in 1861. Petitioner never believed that a state had a right to secede from the Union. He still continues to beleive that no state has the right to secede and thereby involve the whole country in civil war and bloodshed. It is true that when the State of Virginia adopted the Ordinance of Secession in 1861 petitioner was compelled to submit to the authorities which exercised control on his locality and who had power to enforce their mandates but petitioner gave no voluntary and or support to the so called confederate government. - Petitioner was not Educated at West Point or any other public School of the United States and has held no office or employment under the so called confederate government or the State of Virginia Except that of a justice of the peace in his county the Duties of Which office are entirely local in their character. - Petitioner was not in the Army of the so called confederate government, but exempt as a justice of the peace from Conscription and also having no inclination to engage in a revolution which he Denounced as unlawful and treasonable. - He has taken the Amnesty Oath, a copy of which is herewith posted signed by petitioner as a part of this petition. He Desires to have the life of a gentle and peaceful citizen of the United States in accordance to the Constitution and the laws. - No proceedings have been instituted against petitioner under the Confiscation Laws of the United States. He herefore pleas this his petition for a Special pardon so that he may be restored to his rights of person and property heretofore Enjoyed by him. C.B.Haddox State of Virginia ) Rappahannock County to wit ) The above petition signed by Clinton B. Haddox, was this day subscribed and sworn to before me a justice of the peace for the County and State aforesaid. Given under my hand this the 19th Day of August 1865. B.J. Hollaner(?) J.P. Little Washington ) Rappahannock County ) August 19th 1865 I Clinton B. Haddox do Solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God that I shall faithfully henceforth support protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States themselves and that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the Existing rebellion with reference to the Emancipation of Slaves. So help Me God. C.B. Haddox Sworn to and Submitted(?) before me a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia this the 19 Day of August 1865. /s/ B.J. Hollaner(?) J.P.
The cover of this petition bears the following: Clinton B. Haddox 13th Exception VA Recd State Dept Paid Sept 23, 65 Reccomend the pardon of the petitioner. F. H. Pierpoint Sworn Received from Department of Justice December 18, 1894, R. & P. 402985 |
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