Rosannah E. Larimer1,2

b. 20 November 1845, d. 1 July 1890
FatherWilliam Larimer3,1 b. 19 Jun 1814, d. 24 Apr 1879
MotherPhebe Dryden Wilson3,1 b. 3 Dec 1820, d. 14 Aug 1894
Birth20 Nov 1845 Rosannah E. Larimer was born on 20 Nov 1845 in Washington County, Virginia.2,1 
Marriage24 Jan 1867 She married Samuel McCall, son of James McCall and Jane Larimer, on 24 Jan 1867 in Washington County.1 
  Rosannah's name is entered as such on the couple's marriage record. It is also the spelling recorded for her as a child in her father's household in 1850 and 1860. However, her cemetery stone spells it Ruaner and her son Conley's death record refers to her as Irene. 
Cens-187021 Sep 1870 In 1870 the couple were recorded living in Glade Spring township in Washington County. Two children were enumerated with them: Phoebe (2) and Sarah (4 months). Rosannah's name on this census was spelled "Rosenah."4 
Cens-188029 Jun 1880 By 1880 the location was recorded as the Abingdon district. Five children were recorded this year: "Phebe", Sarah, Horace, "Connelly" and Pocahontas.5 
  In addition, a son William was born in 1871 and died in 1872. Rosannah and Samuel may have also had an additional son in 1882. The same marker that bears the inscription "S & RE McCall" in Rock Spring Cemetery also carries the name Charles S. McCall, 30 Oct. 1882-6 Jan. 1911.6 
Death1 Jul 1890 Rosannah died on 1 Jul 1890 at age 44.2 
Burial She was buried at Rock Spring Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.2 

Related Links and Images:

Rosannah's headstone
Other interments in Rock Spring Cemetery

Family

Samuel McCall b. 12 Oct 1845, d. 9 Mar 1924
Children
  • Phoebe McCall7 (circa 1868 - )
  • Sarah McCall7 (1870 - )
  • Horace F. McCall5 (circa 1871 - )
  • William J. McCall8 (21 Dec 1871 - 28 May 1872)
  • Conley Trigg McCall5 (26 Apr 1876 - 4 Jun 1954)
  • Pocahontas McCall5 (circa 1877 - )
  • infant son McCall9 (25 Oct 1879 - 25 Nov 1879)
Last Edited16 Mar 2011

Citations

  1. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 225. Samuel McCall, 21, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o James & Jane McCall AND Rosannah Larimer, 21, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o William & Phoebe Larimer; 24 Jan. 1867.
  2. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 208. Stone reported to read: Ruaner [sic] E. McCall, 20 Nov. 1845-1 Jul 1890.
  3. [S367] Wm Larmore household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., District 67, p. 146 (stamped), dwelling 1141, family 1141, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2007, image 157 of 289. Household includes: Wm Larmore [sic], 34, farmer, real estate valued at $500; Phebe 30; John 11; Sarah 10; Robt 7; Rosannah 5; Margaret 2; Isaac 11/12; Virginia Wilson 14; all b. VA.
  4. [S635] Sam McCaull household, 1870 U.S. cens, Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring township, p. 58 stamped (page after), dwelling 73, family 76, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2007, image 10 of 49. Household includes: Sam McCaull, 28, farmer, owns pers. prop of $120; Rosenah, 24; Phoebe, 2; Sarah, 4/12; all b. VA.
  5. [S163] Samuel McCall household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 93, p. 55C ( p. 52 stamped), dwelling 490, family 493. Jul 2007, image 55 of 56. Household includes: Samuel McCall, 31, farmer; Druan E., wife, 31; Phebe J., dau, 12; Sarah M., dau, 10; Horace F., son, 9; Connelly T, son, 6; Pocahontas, dau, 3; Mag Sipes, 22 housework; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  6. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 208.
  7. [S635] James McCaull household, 1870 U.S. cens, Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring township, p. 58 stamped (page after), dwelling 73, family 76, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2007, image 10 of 49. Household includes: James McCaull, 28, farmer, owns pers. prop of $120; Rosenah, 24; Phoebe, 2; Sarah, 4/12; all b. VA.
  8. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 208. Stone reported to read: William J. McCall, s/o S. & R.E. McCall, 21 Dec. 1871-28 May 1872.
  9. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 208. Stone reported to read: Infant McCall, son of S. & R.E. McCall, 25 Oct. to 25 Nov. 1879.