Phoebe Larimer1

b. 7 November 1844, d. 15 June 1859
FatherAndrew J. Larimer1,2 b. 15 Oct 1812, d. Apr 1849 or May 1849
MotherIsabella McClure b. 19 Mar 1817, d. 29 Apr 1852
Birth7 Nov 1844 Phoebe Larimer was born on 7 Nov 1844.3 
Ward26 Aug 1850  Phoebe was listed among the children of Robert Larimer who were appointed wards of Robert Larimer and Nathaniel McClure on 26 Aug 1850 in Washington County, Virginia. The children's father had died the previous year. However, Phoebe was not listed among the wards whose names appeared on Nathaniel's final settlement record filed in 1871. It reflected payments made to his wards about the time they came of age.4 
Death15 Jun 1859 Phoebe died on 15 Jun 1859 at age 14. She had been sick with a fever for 9 days.3,5,6 
Burial She was buried at Rock Spring Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.3 

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Last Edited18 Mar 2011

Citations

  1. [S680] Andrew Larimer will (1849), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 11: 184. Andrew's will was witnessed by William Graham, James Larimer and Eakens Larimer. He did not appoint an executor.
  2. [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 44.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 208. Stone reported to read: Phebe Larimer, d. 15 Jun 1859, age 14y 7m 8d computes to Nov. 7, 1844).
  4. [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 44. Robert Larimer and Nathaniel McClure named guardians of Robert, John, Sally, Dorcas, Phoebe and Mary Larimer, infant children of Andrew Larimer, deceased. The guardians posted a bond in the amount of $800 with James Edmondson and James E. Kelly their surety.
  5. [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Mr. Colley cites the Washington County Death Register for the year 1859 originally held by the Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics and viewed as Library of Virginia microfilm reel #30; entry states: Feby Larimore, d. 15 Jun 1859, age 14y, cause not given, d/o Andrew Larimore, reported by grandfather, Robert Larimore.
  6. [S2315] Phebe Larimer entry, 1860 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, Mortality Schedule, p. 613 (stamped), line 8, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Entry reads: Phebe Larimer, 15, Female, b. VA, d. June (1859 implied) from fever of 9 days duration.