Rachel Debusk1

b. 29 January 1829, d. 30 October 1882
Birth-Calc29 Jan 1829 Rachel Debusk was born about 29 Jan 1829 as calculated from her headstone.2 
Marriage18 Jul 1847 She married Robert Larimer, son of John Larimer, on 18 Jul 1847 in Johnson County, Tennessee.3 
Cens-185013 Sep 1850  Rachel and Robert were enumerated in Washington County, Virginia, when the first census to list all members of a household was recorded. Robert was listed as a 60 year old farmer who owned land valued at $1,600. Rachel was 20. Also living in the household were: Samuel 21, Ann 14, Roulen [probably Paulser] 2 and Christopher, 8 months.4 
  Rachel and Robert may have also had a son David, born around 1851, who died of scarlet fever in January, 1858 or January 1860. It is also possible, though less likely, that David was the son of Robert's son Robert from his first marriage. Robert and Rachel appear to have also had a son Andrew who was born about 1853 and died in 1855. He may have been named in memory of Robert's older son Andrew who died about 1849.5,6 
Cens-18609 Aug 1860  Ten years later Robert and Rachel were again enumerated on the Washington County census. Robert, now 70, stated that his land was worth $4,000 and his personal property was valued at $2,000. In addition to Rachel, now 30, the family included 4 children: Paulser, Christopher, Sallie [Sarah] and 2 year old Virginia.7 
  Robert and Rachel also had at least 1 and probably 2 additional children after the 1860 enumeration. 
Death30 Oct 1882 Rachel died on 30 Oct 1882 at age 53.2,8 
Burial She was buried at Rock Spring Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.2 

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Rachel's headstone (before and after cleaning)
Other interments in Rock Spring Cemetery

Family

Robert Larimer b. abt 1790, d. 8 Jun 1875
Children
Last Edited6 Feb 2013

Citations

  1. [S1681] Thomas & Jane (Fleenor) Colley, Washington County, Virginia Cemetery Annotations, Vol II, p. 730; Rachel's marriage date, and her parent's names were added as an annotation by the authors.
  2. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 208. Stone reported to read: Rachel Larimer, w/o Robert Larimer, d. 30 Oct. 1882, age 53y 9m 1d.
  3. [S1786] Johnson Co., Tennessee Marriage Records 1838-1876: 45. License issued to Robert Larimer and Rachel Debusk on the 18th of July 1847 and married same day.
  4. [S367] Robt Larimore household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., 67th district, p. after 153 (stamped), dwelling 1246, family 1246, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2007, image 172 of 289. Household includes Robt Larimore, 60, farmer, real estate valued at $1,600; Rachel 20; Samuel 21; Ann 14; Roulen [?] 2; Christopher 8/12; Hardy Jamison 16, laborer; all b. VA.
  5. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 198. Entry for David Larimore abstracted as: d. 9 Jan. 1858 of scarlet fever at age 7; father, Robert Larimer [nother not stated].
  6. [S2315] David Larimer entry, 1860 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, Mortality Schedule, p. 613 (stamped), line 5, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Entry reads: David Larimer, 9, male, b. VA, d. Jan from scarlet fever of 3 days duration.
  7. [S234] Robert Larimer household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western district, p. 174 (original script), dwelling 1296, family 1243, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2007, image 176 of 361. Household includes: Robert Larimer, 70, farmer, owns land worth $4,000, pers. prop of $2,000; Rachel, 30; Paulser, 12; Christopher, 10, Sallie, 6; Virginia, 2; Nancy Gilley; all b. VA.
  8. [S1768] Fridley, "Washington Co., VA Deaths 1853-1885" online database, <www.Ancestry.com>, Rachel Larimer data.
  9. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 202. Christopher Larimer, 26y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Robt & Rachel Larimer AND Rebecca B. Buchanan, 27y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o John D. & Sarah M. Buchanan.
  10. [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Mr. Colley cites the Washington County Death Register for the year 1855 originally held by the Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics and viewed as Library of Virginia microfilm reel #30 which reports: Andrew W. Larimer, d. 22 Sep 1855, age 2y, cause unknown, s/o Robert & Rachel Larimer, reported by father.
  11. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 82. Sarah Larimer, b. Jul 1854 to Robert and Rachel Larimer.
  12. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 82. Moses M. Larimer, b. 17 Apr 1856 to Robert and Rachel Larimer.
  13. [S706] Robert Larimer will (1875), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 18: 469. The will was witnessed by John Preston and Josiah Cole; Elias Widener and Samuel P. Edmondson provided security on Palser and Christopher Larimer's bond in the amount of $1,000.