Samuel W. Debusk1

b. 8 September 1851, d. 25 July 1901
FatherSamuel Debusk2,3 b. abt 1819, d. 10 Oct 1863
MotherDorcas McClure2,3 b. 1 Aug 1823, d. 4 Jan 1907
Birth8 Sep 1851 Samuel W. Debusk was born on 8 Sep 1851 in Virginia.1 
Marriage2 Apr 1890 He married Margaret B. Mock, daughter of James A. Mock and Jane A. (?), on 2 Apr 1890 in Washington County, Virginia.3 
Cens-19002 Jun 1900  Ten years after their marriage Samuel and Margaret were recorded on the 1900 census. They farmed land in the Holston district of the county. The couple do not appear to have had children.4 
Death25 Jul 1901 Samuel died on 25 Jul 1901 at age 49.1 
Burial He was buried at Greenfield Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.1 
Last Edited16 Nov 2010

Citations

  1. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 190. Stone reported to read: Samuel W. Debusk, 8 Sep 1851-25 Jul 1901.
  2. [S1788] Jack Hockett, "Washington County, Virginia Chancery Notes", New River Notes (http://www.newrivernotes.com/hockett/wcvchancery.htm : viewed Aug. 2007). Information found on reel 132. The proceedings identified as children of Samuel Debusk: David Debusk, Sarah (Debusk) Larimer, and 4 underage children: John, Samuel, James M. and George W. Debusk. They also identified Dorcus Debusk as Samuel's widow.
  3. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, pp. 26, 75; Margaret B. Mock, 21, b. & resid WCV, d/o James A. & Jane A. Mock marr Samuel W. Debusk, 38, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Samuel & Dorcas Debusk; 2 Apr 1890.
  4. [S634] Samuel W. Debusk household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 114, sheet 2A (p. 149A stamped), dwelling 27, family 27, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jan. 2009, image 5 of 67. Household includes Samuel W. Debusk, 49, b. Sept. 1851, marr 10 yrs, farmer, owns home; Margaret B., wife, 31, b. March 1869, marr 10 yrs, no children; both b. VA.