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LINTON Chronicles

LINTON Chronicles Volume XVIV, Issue , Spring © 2024, ISSN 1941-3521

The quarterly publication of the Linton Research Fund Inc.

Established 1984

In Loving Memory

Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Son of

Charles "Charlie" Edward LINTON (1890-1958) & Annie Lucretia CRONK (1888-1956)

their seven children:

John Edward Charles LINTON (1910-1911); Florence Avis LINTON Beavers (1912-1990); Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987); Georganna LINTON (1916-1916); Theodore "Ted" Francis LINTON (1917-1970); Bernadette "Bernie" Thelma LINTON Butler (1921-2015); Madeline "Madge" Elizabeth LINTON Bly (1922-1991)

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From the LINTON Chronicles Editor

Linton Research Fund Inc., Publication © 1987-2023 "Digging for our Roots"

What is NEW in LINTON Chronicles

updated March 18, 2024

WOFFORD Branch of the LINTON Family Tree established November 15, 2023

Andrew Butler STONESTREET (1828-1891) & Susanna HINES (1823-1897) new October 30 2023

How are you related to Andrew Butler STONESTREET (1828-1891) updated October 29, 2023

Susanna MONROE (1695-1752) new October 28, 2023

DUNBAR Branch of the LINTON Family Tree new October 27, 2023

General William GRAYSON (1740-1789) Virginia Senator new October 16, 2023

Jerusalem Mill webpage updated October 15, 2023

A SHORT HISTORY of the LIFE OF SAMUEL BENTON LINTON written by himself in 1920, at the age of 82 years new October 9, 2023

Samuel Benton LINTON (1838-1927) & Mary Salome LATCH (1842–1940) Project exablished October 9, 2323

From the LINTON Chronicles Editor webpage updated September 14, 2023

Bernadette "Bernie" Thelma LINTON Butler (1921-2014) Profile updated September 11, 2023

Florence Avis LINTON Beavers (1912-1990) Project updated September 10, 2023

LINTON Chronicles Webpage updated September 7, 2023

LINTON Family Tree updated September 3, 2923

EDELEN Branch of the LINTON Family Tree updated August 27, 2023

Edward STONESTREET Jr., (1610-1680) & Mary ELLIOTT (1602-1687) Project updated August 22, 2023

Surname Family Tree Menu updated June 3, 2023

John Edward LINTON (1838-1901) Project updated May 23, 2023

LINTON & BIRD Chronicles on Facebook updated almost daily

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Samuel Benton LINTON (1838-1927) at 22 years old taken in November 1860. He served as a draftsman drawing maps for the Confederacy.

Featured Articles

A SHORT HISTORY

of the

LIFE OF SAMUEL BENTON LINTON

written by himself in 1920, at the age of 82 years

Samuel Benton LINTON (1838-1927)

Autobiography introduction

James “Jim” Robert Broomall

Grandson

His autobiography shown below has much detail, so this will be a brief overview to set the stage. He was born June 3, 1938 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania to Samuel Linton (1806-1888) and Catherine Maria Hoover (1811-1888). His family moved to Washington DC about 1854, where he was subsequently employed by the United States Coast Survey. Concerned about possible bombardment during the Civil War, the family moved to Virginia. There he was effectively conscripted to serve as a draftsman drawing maps for the Confederacy.

As he describes below, in 1963 or early 1864, he had an opportunity to return north. He married Mary Salome Latch on November 26, 1864. He then found employment as a draftsman and engraver in Philadelphia. Samuel opened his own business and had a distinguished engraving career.

Perhaps his most significant engraving is the map of California and Nevada, published initially in 1869 by Warren Holt. A very impressive example is available to be viewed online in the Barry Lawrence Ruderman map collection at Stanford University library. A digital image of the 61.5 by 51 inch map is far too detailed to be shown here, but the high definition example online may be expanded to see the amazing detail.

Barry Lawrence Ruderman Map Collection

Please refer to his autobiography for additional details of this eventful life until his death August 28, 1927.

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General William GRAYSON (1740-1789) Virginia Senator

4^th great-granduncle of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

LINTON Chronicles Volume XVIII, Issue 3, Fall © 2023, ISSN 1941-352

General William GRAYSON (1740-1789) and Eleanor SMALLWOOD (1744-1789) Copyright © The United States Senate Historical Office. (Uncle of Alexander Dalrymple Orr), a Delegate and a Senator from Virginia; born in Prince William County, Va., around 1740; attended the College of Philadelphia, now the University of Pennsylvania; pursued classical studies in England at the University of Oxford and studied law in London; returned to Virginia and practiced law in Dumfries; during the Revolutionary War was commissioned lieutenant colonel and aide-de-camp to General George Washington and promoted to colonel January 1777; commissioner of the Board of War 1780-1781; resumed the practice of law; member, Virginia house of delegates 1784-1785, 1788; member of the Continental Congress 1785-1787; delegate to the Virginia convention of 1788 for the adoption of the Federal Constitution, which he opposed; elected to the United States Senate and served from March 4, 1789, until his death in Dumfries, Virginia., March 12, 1790; interment on the old family estate at Belle Air, near Dumfries, Virginia.

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Susanna MONROE (1695-1752)

mother of General William GRAYSON Virginia Senator (1740-1790)

grandaunt of President James MONROE (1758-1831)

4^th great-grandmother of Annie Lucretia CRONK (1888-1956)

5^th great-grandmother of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Belle Air mansion on Linton Neck Plantation, the home of William LINTON (1700-1733) and Susanna MONROE. In 1733, two-time, widower Susan with eight young children married Benjamin GRAYSON (1684-1758) and Belle Air became their home.

Corporal Andew Butler Stonestreet (1828-1891) Nineteenth Virginia Confederate Calvary

Andrew Butler STONESTREET (1828-1891) & Susanna HINES (1823-1897)

Andrew Butler STONESTREET (1828–1891) was the 2^nd cousin 3 times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987). Also, the 9^th cousin three times removed of Jeff Augustus " (1893- Gus" BIRD 1954).

Andrew enlistment as a corporal in Company B, in the 19^th Virginia Calvary Confederate States of America

This is part of our LINTON Ancestors in the Civil War 1861-1865

Linton Research Fund Inc., Publication © 1987-2023 "Digging for our Roots"

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LINTON Chronicles Pages

LINTON Family Tree

LINTON Chronicles Table of Contents

BIRD Chronicles Table of Contents

Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) Ancestral Lineage

Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987) Brief Historical Sketch

"Last Run" of Southern locomotive number 1401 Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

History of the Linton Research Fund Inc., LINTON & BIRD Chronicles

LINTON Surname

LINTON Dragon Slayer

LINTON Coat of Arms & Crest

Loch LINTON

Parish LINTON, Scotland

Annie Lucretia CRONK Linton (1888-1956) Ancestors

How to become a Member

Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012) Oral Interview

Quaker master millwright Isaiah LINTON (1739-1775) Brief Historical Sketch

The Forgotten Millwright, Isaiah Linton (1739-1775)

Our Oldest LINTON Ancestors

Interesting & unique names in our family tree

Cousin President George Washington (1732-1798) 5^th cousin six times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Cousin President James Monroe (1758-1831) 2^nd cousin 5 times removed of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

Jerusalem Mill

Lady "Godiva" GODGIFU (980-1067) 30th great-grandmother of Kirk Louis LINTON (1914-1987)

From the LINTON Chronicles Editor

LINTON Project Director

LINTON Coat of Arms & Crest

LINTON & BIRD Master Files

LINTON Chronicles This Day in History

LINTON Family Traditional Lore

LINTON Ancestors in the Civil War 1861-1865

LINTON Ancestors in the Revolutionary War 1775 to 1783

LINTON Family Gallery

LINTON Research Fund Inc., Favorite Links

LINTON & BIRD Chronicles on Facebook updated daily

LINTON Clan on Facebook

Master Linton-Bird Surname List.

SURNAME Index

Who is having a Birthday or a Anniversary today?

Visitors to LINTON & BIRD Chronicles Website

LINTON & BIRD Chronicles on Facebook updated daily

LINTON Family Research

October 12, 2023: All Linton Historical & Genealogical Research at the present time is being researched by Certified Genealogist, Terry Louis Linton, (National Association of Certified Genealogist, 1977), (Linton Family Historian, 1984), (Family Historian Directory, 1984), (Family Newsletter Directory, 1985), (Birdsboro 250th Anniversary Bird Family History Speaker, 1990). Other Works by Terry Louis Linton.

Also, James “Jim” Robert Broomall an accomplished and experienced Linton and Broomall family genealogist with a PhD in physics and "since retiring has found genealogy to be a great way to scratch the itch to do research".

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Visitors to website

According to MY STATISTICS the LINTON & BIRD Chronicles website had 1,688 unique visitors in the month of February 2024 that have spent time on our sites LINTON Chronicles and the BIRD Chronicles. (If a visitor visits more than one time in 24 hours they are only counted once). The site has been up for 880 weeks. "Thanks for visiting and come back when you can stay longer" Terry Louis Linton, President Linton Research Fund Inc.

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Editor Note: From Terry Louis Linton, I need some help Please, if any one finds a page that is not linked to any thing or a page that needs to be updated or spelling errors and date errors, let me know here on the LINTON & BIRD BLOG or e-mail me TerryLLinton@gmail.com or Terry_L_Linton@linton-research-fund-inc.com or comment on the LINTON & BIRD Chronicles Facebook page. THANKS. Hope you enjoy.

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LINTON Chronicles

Established 1984

The family newsletter, Linton & Bird Chronicles was established, in 1984, by Terry Louis Linton. This newsletter became a publication of the Linton Research Fund Inc., in 1988. It's first internet issue was dated April 11, 2007. All images and text are Copyrighted by the Linton Research Fund Inc., 1987-2023. All Rights Reserved, reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.

Editor-in-Chief: Terry Louis LINTON

Webmaster:Terry Louis LINTON

Editors: Nancy Suzanne LINTON & Kenneth "Ken" Edward LINTON & James "Jim" Robert BROOMALL

Technical Advisers: Karen Ann LINTON & Gilbert Walton “Walt” BRONSTAD

Honorary Membership Director: Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012)

Membership Director:Terry Louis LINTON

LINTON Project Director:Terry Louis LINTON

Project Managers:

Evelyn Virginia BIRD Linton (1922-2012)

Kenneth "Ken" Edward LINTON,

Andrea Ann LINTON Hollis (1951-2021)

James “Jim” Robert Broomall

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Purpose Statement

April 11, 2007: Brief Linton Research Fund Inc., Purpose Statement: The Linton Research Fund inc., shall assist persons throughout the United States and elsewhere with the genealogy and ancestral history research of Kirk Louis Linton (1914-1987) and those other families aligned genealogically, through publications, meetings, workshops, seminars, and other educational programs; shall encourage, assist, and perform in the publication of genealogical and historical works pertaining to subjects on the surname of LINTON and aligned families, or related areas or places, connected with them; shall encourage, assist and perform in the establishing of a LINTON surname historical society, or those other family surnames which are aligned genealogically. (Linton Research Fund Inc., Bylaws)

click on From the Editor updated January 4, 2023

Celebrating Grandparents Day the first Sunday after Labor Day. My grandparents were "Pappy" Charles "Charlie" Edward LINTON (1890-1958) & "Grandma" Annie Lucretia CRONK Linton (1888-1956) and "Grandpa" Jeff Augustus "Gus" BIRD (1893-1954) & "Grandma Bird" Clara Myrtle GRAY-SADLER Bird (1900-1988). Now I am known as "Granddaddy" to my grandkids.

Editor Note: From Terry Louis Linton; I Need some help Please, if any one finds a page that is not linked to any thing or a page that needs to be updated, missspelling, incorect infomation Please let me know on the LINTON & BIRD BLOG or the LINTON & BIRD Chronicles on Facebook. Also, I can be reached by e-mail at Terry_L_Linton@linton-research-fund-inc.com or TerryLLinton@gmail.com

Remember Your paid Membership Dues includes a written historical and genealogical research on any LINTON or BIRD ancestor and their aligned branches.

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