Solvey Zenna Catron1

b. 15 November 1857, d. 19 April 1924
FatherThomas Jefferson Catron3 b. 1829, d. 1860
MotherNancy Emeline Rhea2 b. 5 Oct 1833, d. 26 Jan 1914
Birth15 Nov 1857 Solvey Zenna Catron was born on 15 Nov 1857 in Washington County, Virginia.4,5 
Marriage She married Robert Jefferson Caldwell, son of John S. Caldwell and Margaret McConkey.6 
Cens-Sum  Solvey and Robert farmed land in the Glade Spring District of Washington County, Virginia. There they raised 4 children and also provided a home for Solvey's widowed mother. Solvey's brother James lived with the couple in the late 1800s.7,8,2 
Death19 Apr 1924 Solvey died on 19 Apr 1924 at age 66.6 
Burial She was buried at Rock Spring Cemetery in Washington County.6 

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Family

Robert Jefferson Caldwell b. 10 Aug 1839, d. 1 Sep 1914
Children
  • Lillian V. Caldwell8 (Jan 1879 - )
  • Pocahontas Caldwell8 (6 Dec 1881 or 6 Dec 1883 - 30 Dec 1952)
  • Braklend Caldwell8 (Oct 1888 - )
  • Sullins Caldwell8 (Aug 1890 - )
Last Edited1 Jun 2013

Citations

  1. [S3184] Connie Miller research, e-mail address, provided by Miller to D. Powell 8 May 2013.
  2. [S237] Robert Coldwell household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 117, sheet 13A, dwelling 219, family 225, viewed online at Ancestry.com, June 2010. Household includes: Robert J. Cauldwell, 70, marr #1, marr 35yrs; Solvia, wife, 51, marr #1, marr 35yrs, mother of 4 children, all are living; Pocahontas, dau, 26, sgl; Sullins C., son, 19, sgl; Nancy E. Loyd, mother-in-law, 76, wid, mother of 2 children, both are living; all b. VA/VA/VA.
  3. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 55. Thomas Jefferson Catron, 27, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Christopher & Mary Catron marr Nancy Emeline Rhea, 23, sgl, b & resid WCV, d/o James & Hetty Rhea; 21 Jan. 1857.
  4. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 21. Entry for S.Z. Catron, b. 15 Nov. 1857 to Thomas J. & N.E. Catron.
  5. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 206. Stone (shared with R. Jeff Caldwell) reported to read: Solvey Z. Caldwell, 5 Nov. 1856-19 Apr 1924. Note: this date of birth precedes the marriage of Solvey's parents and is not consistent with her entry in Washington Co. birth records.
  6. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 206. Stone (shared with R. Jeff Caldwell) reported to read: Solvey Z. Caldwell, 5 Nov. 1856-19 Apr 1924.
  7. [S163] R.J. Caldwell household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 100, p. 52D, dwelling 445, family 445. May 2010. Household includes: R.J. Caldwell, 38, farmer; S.Z., wife, 22; Lillie V., 1, daughter; Nancy E. Lloyd, 43, mother-in-law; Jas R. Catron, 20, brother-in-law; all b. VA.
  8. [S634] Robert Coldwell household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 109, sheet 1B, dwelling 11, family 11, viewed online at Ancestry.com, June 2010. Household includes: Robert Coldwell [sic], 58, b. Aug. 1842, marr 22 yrs, farmer; Solvy Z, wife, 41, b. Nov. 1859, marr 22 yrs, mother of 4 children, all are living; Lilian U., dau, 21, b. Jan. 1879; Poca [?] L., dau, 19, b. Dec. 1881; Braklend, son, 12, b. Oct. 1888; Sullim, son, 9, b. Aug. 1890; Nancy E. L__d, mother-in-law, 68, wid, b. Oct. 1833, mother of 3 children, 2 are living; James Kettern [sic], bros-in-law, 39, b. Dec. 1861; all b. VA/VA/VA.