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HCHS1998-1St Quarter I Hampshire Count? Historical S>ocirtp 1998 NEWSLETTER First Quarter INDIAN ARTIFACTS DONATED Randy Bennington and friends, Benjamin and Bruce Sowers of Winchester, Virginia, gave Hampshire County's historical preservation efforts a tremendous boost when they presented a collection of arrowheads and arti facts to the local historical society. Their significance lies in the fact that they were unearthed along the Capon Riven Hampshire County Historical Society President, Robert Smith, of Augusta, says the society is very appreciative of the gift and has earmarked the collection for display at the future Fort Edwards Foundation Visilor/Display Cen­ ter. The Capon Bridge Library is considering providing a temporary home for the collection until the center is completed. Ben, Bruce, and Randy are long time residents of neighboring Frederick County, Virginia. Ben and Randy have been employees of the City of Winchester for many years. Perhaps that is where their mutual interest in relic hunting began. Although slight in stature, with a quiet demeanor, Randy is the leading relic hunter. Ben and Bruce both say he initiated them into the entralling pastime. Randy, in turn, stated that his first lesson was given by his grandfa­ ther in a cornfield, when he was still a small boy. All three men indicated both patience and perseverance are needed in order to be successful at relic hunting. A freshly plowed field is an excellent starting place. Every clod of dirt and each rock must be painstakingly turned over in the search. These men have performed a valuable service retrieving bits and pieces of the past and are to be ap­ plauded for generously sharing their Benjamin Sowers, Randy Bennington, Bruce Sowers finds. Randy, Bruce, and Ben's friend­ ship with the late Thomas Whitacre of Capon Bridge inspired them to make this gift in memory ofTom. The gift is particularly appropriate because Tom was a member of the historical society and displayed a keen interest in the county's past. A plaque honor­ ing these men and Thomas Whitacre will be placed on the collection by the historical society. Thank You, Randy, Bruce, & Ben! "MISERIES OF JACKSON’S CAMPAIGN" GLENWOOD (Glenco) SCHOOL This article appears in the December, 1997, maga­ This one room school was located on what is now zine, Crossroad to History. Written by Patrick Heelen, called the H.W. Oates Road, just north of the Ray the director of the Stonewall Jackson Museum at Whitacrc (Clarence Gill) farm, near Knotts Road, about Hupp's Hill, this article explores the relationship be­ two miles southeast of Capon Bridge. tween Romney and Jackson's Valley Campaign. The exact date of the school's construction is un­ Jackson was given command of the Valley Dis­ known but is thought to be in the late I800's. School trict in October, 1861. Realizing both the economical was held there regularly until it burned to the ground and geographic importance control of the valley played, on February 22, 1927, around midnight. School had Jackson was determined not only to keep control of not been held for four days previously due to the ill­ the valley but also to launch an offensive into Yankee ness of the teacher, Armetha Haines. It was believed territory of Romney. Jackson was not successful with someone built a big fire in the stove causing it to ex­ this offensive. He was able to take Bath, a resort town plode. Small pieces of iron stove have been found bur­ north of Winchester, to damage the B&O railroad, and ied in the ground asjate as 1990 and part of the foun­ to occupy Romney. However, these successes were dation can still be seen. shortlived. Within a week of taking Romney, General Dollie Keiter Wolford was the teacher for the Loring's troops began to return to Winchester. By mid- school year October 26, 1914 to April 9, 1915. The February, three weeks after Jackson's forces had taken following students attended: Cecil Pugh, Forrest Pugh, Romney, Union troops once again occupied the town. Vernon Grubbs, Clifton Sirbaugh, Earnest Whitlock, Damage to the railroad had been repaired. Jackson, Walter Whitlock, Roberta Grubbs, Eva Pugh, Elise disillusioned with the results of his Romney Campaign, Pugh, Effie Pugh, Ethel Pugh, Hazel Pugh, Bessie resigned his command of the Valley District. Sirbaugh, Ethel Oates, Eula Oates, Madeline Fletcher, Jackson's Romney Campaign was not in vain. As Arvelia Fletcher, Eula Fletcher, Gertrude Sirbaugh. Heelen points out, the training and exposure the Rom­ Myrtle Clark, Roy Fletcher, Earl Fletcher, Ira Oates, ney Campaign afforded Jackson's troops shaped these Russell Oates, and Maynard Pugh. men into Jackson's Valley Army. The earlier teachers are unknown to the writer, but This article is both enlightening and informative. some of the later teachers were Dollie Keiter Wolford Succinctly written, it clearly conveys the importance 1914, Walton Brill, Leybum Brill, Lacie Brill, Nora Romney played in the outcome of the Civil War. Parrish, Walter Larrick, Merle Eaton, and Armetha Haines Carrier 1927. Reviewed By Alanna McGuinn (See GLENWOOD SCHOOL on Page 3) CALENDAR OF EVENTS February 22. 3:00 p.m. - Selection and ordering of Christmas ball for 1998 at Capon Chapel Church. March 28 - A field trip to the Confederate Museum in Richmond, VA was cancelled until further notice. April 19.2:00 p.m. - The group will be participating in a colonial church service at Capon Chapel Church.This will conclude the Fort Edwards Foundation Living History weekend. April 25.1:00 p.m. - A tour of Hook Tavern which will include the Manor House on Springfield Grade Road. .Tune 6-7 - Confederate Memorial Weekend. July 4 - Yellow Spring Pig Roast. A tentative field trip to the Trough is being planned for July also. August 17-22 - Hampshire County Fair. September 12-13 - Hampshire Heritage Days in Romney. October 17 - Afield trip to Green Spring Train Station is being arranged. November 27-29 - Capon Bridge Christmas Bazaar. December 4 - Decoration of the Courthouse and Christmas tree in Romney. All arrangements are tentative & subject to change. Check theHamvshire Review Bulletin Board to confirm dates & times. » I GLENWOOD SCHOOL HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SHERIFFS OF YESTERDAY (Continuedfrom Page 2) This list was printed in the Hampsliire Review some years ago and was A printed pasteboard item furnished by "Chick" Buckbee and compiled by Patty Dorsey. purchased by Paula Nesmith at a sale contained additional in­ 1754 - Edward C. Davis 1871-1872 - Samuel Cooper formation which has been 1756 - Abraham Johnson 1873-1876-W.H. Powell added below: 1788 - Elian Postcn 1877-1880- R.D. Powell Glenwood School, No. 11 1790 - Thomas McCubbin 1881-1884 - John Monroe 1814-William Fox 1885-1888 -W.H. Powell Capon District 1815 - James Coleman 1889-1892 - George Milleson Hampshire Co. WVa. 1816 - Lewis Peters 1893-1896 -A.L. Pugh Winter term 1907-1908 1919 - Thomas Collins 1897-1900 - James A. Monroe A. L. Kelso, Teacher 1819 - James Daily 1901-1904-A.L. Pugh Roll of Pupils: Roy R. 1821-E.M. McCarty 1905-1908 - George H. Johnson Fletcher, L. Lee Fletcher, Earl 1825 - Francis White 1909-1912-A.L. Pugh E. Fletcher, James Vernon 1826 - Isaac Kuykendall 1913-1916-J.N. Sirbaugh Grubbs, Ellis E. Haines, Elson 1829 - Frederick Sheetz 1917-1920-A.L. Pugh R. Pugh, Wilburt G. Pugh, 1831 - George Sharpe 1921-1924-J.B. Saville Turner Sirbaugh, Clinton O. 1833 - J. Vandiver 1925-1928 - Robert Ruckman Sirbaugh, Russel B. Whitlock, 1835 - M. Pugh 1929-1932 - J.B. Saville Walter W. Whitlock, Harry E. 1837 - Samuel Cockrell 1933-1936 - Grady Sanders Whitlock, Clyde Sirbaugh, 1839 - John Sloan 1937-1940 - N.B. Guthrie Sadie S. Fletcher, Ethel V. 1841 - John McDowell Murdered in 1940 Pugh, Eva O. Pugh, Effa M. 1843 - William Armstrong 1941-1944-L.L.Loy Pugh, Ada L. Haines, Myrtle 1845 - Vause Fox Took Office Oct. 1940 Sirbaugh, Irena N. Sirbaugh, 1848 - Reuben Davis 1945-1948 - C.H. Parsons Bessie L. Whitlock, Elsie Pugh. 1850 - John Stump 1949-1952 - Melvin Hott 1953-1956-J.M. Buckbee School Board: E.T. Arnold 1852-Eli Beall 1854-J.C. Helskell 1957-1960 - Melvin R. Hott - President, A.R. Spaid - Secre­ 1856 - George Milleson 1961-1964 - J.M. Buckbee tary, E.C. Fletcher - Trustee, 1965-1968 -Harry G. Riley O.M. Pugh - Trustee, Mahion 1858 - D.T. Keller 1860-J.C. Helskell 1969-1972-J.M. Buckbee Garvin - Trustee, Tom Brill - 1865 - J.H. Trout 1973-1976 -W.S. Patterson Trustee, E.W. Noland - Super­ 1966-J. A. Jarbee Died Feb. 4, 1976 intendent. 1869-1870-J.H. Powell 1976-1980-Wayne E. Hott Took Office Feb. 9,1976 1981-1984 - Allen P. Sirbaugh r 1 1985 - J.W. Corbin Hampshire County Historical Society YEARLY MEMBERSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY RAFFLE Name. The society has purchased for our annual raffle a signed, numbered edition (one of 1500) of John I Street___________________________________________ I Paul Strain's print titled The Romney Expedition. The print is doubled-matted with acid-free mate­ | City____________________________________________ | rial, custom framed with glareproof glass. The tick­ ets will be $5.00 each. i State___________________ Zip___________________ | The raffle will run through the year 1998, con­ □ $10 Individual □ $18 Couple □ $35 Organizations : cluding at the Christmas Bazaar in November at Capon Bridge if all tickets are sold. Tickets may | Members Receive Quarterly Newsletter, Field Trips & Tours \ be purchased by writing the historical society. I__________________________________________________ I GARY ECELBARGER - GUEST SPEAKER IN ROMNEY Gary L. Ecelbarger, author of the definitive book titled, "We Are In For It!" The First Battle of Kemstown. will be the guest speaker at Romney on Sunday, June 7, 1998, during the Confederate Memorial Weekend. Mr. Ecelbarger has written many articles and reviews for Civil War and historical periodicals and is a consultant and contributing writer forTime-Life Books - Voices of the Civil War series.
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