Phoebe Ann Snodgrass1

b. 9 October 1837, d. 10 August 1908
FatherMoses Snodgrass1 b. 2 Nov 1808, d. 3 Mar 1850
MotherMargaret Long Redshaw1 b. 15 Aug 1815, d. 4 Sep 1893
Birth9 Oct 1837 Phoebe Ann Snodgrass was born on 9 Oct 1837 in Washington County, Virginia.2,1 
Marriage27 Sep 1855 She married first Samuel M. Larimer, son of Robert Larimer and Sally McKee, on 27 Sep 1855 in Washington County, Virginia.1 
Cens-18601 Aug 1860 Following their marriage Phoebe and Samuel established a household adjacent to that of Phoebe's widowed mother (Margaret Snodgrass) in Washington County. Samuel's 1860 census entry did not indicate that he owned land, however Margaret Snodgrass owned land valued at $1,500. Since there were no males living in her household, Samuel likely cared for his mother-in-law's farm. When the census was enumerated that summer, Samuel and Phoebe's family included 4 month old Sarah.3 
  Samuel appears to have fought in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and may have died of dysentery in Sept. 1864.4 
Guardian27 Feb 1869 On 27 Feb 1869 Phoebe was appointed guardian of the children of ""Samuel M. Larimer, deceased."5" 
Cens-187022 Sep 1870  Phoebe and her 2 daughters lived with Phoebe's mother in 1870.6 
Marriage30 Sep 1873 She married second Arthur Cummings Davis, son of Ambrose Davis and Lavina Leedy, on 30 Sep 1873 in Washington County.7 
Cens-18804 Jun 1880 The couple lived in the Holston District where they were recorded 7 years after they married. The household included Phoebe's two daughters from her first marriage, along with a son and daughter Phoebe and Arthur added to the family.8 
Cens-19006 Jun 1900  Twenty years later Arthur and Phoebe were enumerated in the North Fork District of the county. Their household included Phoebe's daughter [who was recorded as Sarah Larmer but was more likely Laura Larimer], Arthur and Phoebe's daughter Phoebe [recorded as Feby Jr.] and their son Moses. Moses had married 2 years earlier; his wife and son Bradley were living with Arthur and Phoebe as well.9 [Moses Davis married Ella Frances Buchanan in 1898] 
Death10 Aug 1908 Phoebe died on 10 Aug 1908 at age 70.2 
Burial She was buried at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.2 

Family 1

Samuel M. Larimer b. abt 1830, d. bef Feb 1869
Children

Family 2

Arthur Cummings Davis b. 13 Oct 1848, d. 26 Oct 1927
Children
  • Phoebe Anna Davis8 (circa 1874 - )
  • Moses Lafayette Davis8 (circa 1877 - )
ChartsDescendants of John Hutton and Jane Dickson
Last Edited25 Sep 2012

Citations

  1. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 203. Samuel Larimer, 24y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Robert and Sally Larimer AND Phoebe Ann Snodgrass, 18y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Moses & Margaret Snodgrass; marr: 27 Sep 1855.
  2. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 204. Stone reported to read: Phoebe A. Davis, w/o A.C. Davis, 9 Oct. 1837-10 Aug. 1908 "Mother."
  3. [S234] Samuel Larimer household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 151 (original script), dwelling 1123, family 1078, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Dec. 2007, image 153 of 361. Household includes: Samuel Larimer, 37, farmer, owns pers. prop of $500; Phebe, 23; Sarah, 4 months; all b. VA.
  4. [S2425] "Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Belonging to Units From Virginia," digital images, Footnote.com (http://www.footnote.com : accessed May 210); Samuel Larmer solder, private, Co. F, 63rd Virginia Infantry.
  5. [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 69. On Sept. 27, 1869 Phoebe Ann Larimore was named guardian of Sarah Jane and Laura Larimore, orphans of Samuel M. Larimore, dec'd. The bond was $600 with Margaret Snodgrass as surety.
  6. [S2389] Jack Hockett, Washington Co., Virginia 1870 Census, p. 39. Mr Hockett's abstract (this household was impossible to read on the Ancestry.com film): Glade Spring Township, dwelling 101, household 105: M. Snodgrass, 55, owns land worth $1,500, pers, prop of $300; Phoebe, 35 [Larimer]; Sallie, 21; Cook, Marion 1; Larimer, Sarah 10; Savinia, 6; all b. VA. [Note: Mr. Hockett annotated this entry as Moses Snodgrass, however it appears to have been Margaret Snodgrass (female). Moses died in 1850]
  7. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 83. Arthur Davis, 26y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Ambrose & Levinia Davis AND Pheby Ann Larimer, 26y, wid, b. & resid WCV, d/o Marg. Snodgrass; marr 30 Sept 1873.
  8. [S163] A.C. Davis household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 100, p. 7C (p. 244 stamped), dwelling 57, family 57. Dec. 2008, image 7 of 54. Household includes: A.C. Davis, 32, farmer; Phoebe A., 42, wife; Phoebe A. 6, dau, dau; Laura L. Larimer, 16, stepdaughter; Sarah J. Larimer, 20, stepdaughter; Moses F. Davis, 3, son; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  9. [S634] Arthur C. Davis household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., North fork district, ED 114, sheet 4B, dwelling 74, family 74, viewed online at Ancestry.com, May 2010. Household includes: Arthur C. Davis, 51, b. Oct. 1858, marr 28 yrs, farmer; Feby Ann, wife, 62, b. Oct. 1837, marr 28yrs, mother of 3 children, all living; Feby A. Jr., dau, 25, b. Oct. 187_, sgl; Moses L., son, 23, b. May 1877, marr 2 yrs, farmer; Sarah Larmer, st d, 34, b. Oct. 1865, sgl; Ella F. [Davis], boarder, 29, b. Nov. 1870, marr 2 yrs, mother of 1 child, is living; Bradley D. [Davis], grandson, 3/12, b. March 1900; all b. VA/VA/VA.
  10. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 41. Samuel R. Buchanan, 29y, sgl, b. & resid Washington Co. VA, farmer, s/o Russell M. & Rosannah Buchanan AND Mary Jane Larimer 20y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, s/o Saml & Phoebe Larimer: 7 Sep 1880.