John W. Maiden1

b. 8 January 1850, d. 16 March 1922
FatherDaniel Wilson Maiden2,3 b. 4 Nov 1827, d. 13 Feb 1891
MotherRebecca Elizabeth B. Logan4 b. 27 Apr 1828, d. 8 Jun 1906
Birth8 Jan 1850 John W. Maiden was born on the of 8 Jan 1850 in Washington County, Virginia.5 
Marriage11 Apr 1871 He married Mary C.V. Garnes, daughter of Benjamin F. Garnes, on 11 Apr 1871 in Washington County.6 
Widowed  Mary appears to have died sometime shortly after the birth of their son Sylvester. 
Marriage22 Feb 1875 He married second Susan E. Snider, daughter of William B. Snider and America Earls, on 22 Feb 1875 in Washington County, Virginia. The marriage record described John as a widower.7 
Cens-190020 Jun 1900  John and Susan were recorded living in the Glade Spring district of the county at the turn of the century. They had been married 25 years. Susan's entry recorded that she was the mother of 5 children, 4 of whom were living [son Branner died in 1896]. The household included Sylvester [John's son from his first marriage] (25), Lacy (dau, 21), Milton (8) and Horace (16). A servant was also living with the family.8 
Cens-19202 Jan 1920  Twenty years later John and his son Horace were enumerated living near one another in Meadowview (although it was noted they were both living on a farm). Both men also listed their occupation as "grocery merchant". John and Susan's household also included their daughter Lacy who was recorded with the surname Roberts. She was indicated as married but her husband was not present. However, a 7 year old, enumerated as England Roberts [?] and identified as John's granddaughter was with the family.9,10 
  In 1918 John's son Horace completed a World War I draft registration. He indicated that he was employed by Maiden and Son, suggesting John and Horace were in business together.11 
Death16 Mar 1922 John died on 16 Mar 1922 at age 72.5 
Burial He was buried at Emory Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.5 

Family 1

Mary C.V. Garnes b. abt 1847
Child

Family 2

Susan E. Snider b. 22 May 1854, d. 27 Jun 1927
Children
ChartsDescendants of John Maiden and Susanna Landis
Last Edited24 Jul 2011

Citations

  1. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 220. Entry abstracted as: John W. Maiden, 21y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Daniel W. & Rebecca Maiden AND Mary C.V. Garnes, 23y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Benjamin F. Garnes.
  2. [S2169] Donald Helton, compiler, "Washington County Virginia Abstracted Death Records 1912-1939" (manuscript shared by author), p. 32; John W. Maiden data.
  3. [S234] Daniel Maiden household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., The Western district, p. 433 (added script), dwelling 481, family 470, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2007, image 71 of 361. Household includes: Daniel Maiden, 33, farmer, owns priv. prop val at $200; Rebecca, 33; John, 9; George, 8; Louisa, 6; Mary, 4; Emiline, 2; James, 8/12; Ann Myers, 25, hired housework.
  4. [S2169] Donald Helton, compiler, "Washington County Virginia Abstracted Death Records 1912-1939" (manuscript shared by author), p. 32; John W. Maiden data (includes mother's maiden name).
  5. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 157. Stone reported to read: John W. Maiden, 8 Jan. 1850-16 Mar 1922.
  6. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 220. Entry abstracted as: John W. Maiden, 21y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Daniel W. & Rebecca Maiden AND Mary C.V. Garnes, 23y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Benjamin F. Garnes; marr: 11 Apr 1871.
  7. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 220. Entry abstracted as: John W. Maiden, 25, wid, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Daniel & Rebecca Maiden AND Sue Snider, 20y, sgl, b. Smyth Co., VA, resid WCV, d/o Wm & America Snider; marr: 22 Feb. 1875.
  8. [S634] John W. Maiden household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring district-Meadowview precint, ED 109, sheet 14B, dwelling 280, family 291, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2007, image 28 of 29. Household includes: John W. Maiden, 50, b. Jan. 1850, marr 25 yrs, boarding house Re___; Sus__, wife, 46, b. May 1856, marr 25 yrs, mother of 5 children, 4 living; Sylvesta, son, 25, b. Jan. 1874; Lacy, dau, 21, b. Aug. 1878; Milton, son, 18, b. Oct. 1881; Horace E., son, 16, b. Jun or Jan 1884; Lizzie Widner, servant, 27, b. Jan. 1873; all b. VA;.
  9. [S238] John W. Maiden household, 1920 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Meadowview, ED 148, sheet 1B, dwelling 16, family 16, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2007, image 2 of 13. Household includes: John W. Maiden, 69, produce merchant; Susan E., wife, 65; Lacey E. Roberts, dau, 43, marr; England Roberts [?], granddaughter, 7; all b. VA.
  10. [S238] Horace Maiden household, 1920 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Meadowview, ED 148, sheet 1B, dwelling 13, family 13, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2007, image 2 of 13. Household includes: Horace Maiden, 36, owns home, is a farm, produce merchant; Lelia, 36; Susie, dau, 12; Jack, son, 9; Horace Jr., son, 4 11/12; Elizabeth, dau, 7/12; all b. VA.
  11. [S1620] "World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918", subscription database with images, Ancestry.com (http://www.Ancestry.com : viewed Oct. 2007), data for Horace Bowman Maiden, Washington Co., VA (Sept 1918).
  12. [S162] John Maiden household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Abingdon district, ED 92, page 20D, dwelling 130, family 135, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Sept. 2007, image 19 of 46. Household includes: John Maiden, 30, farmer; Susan, 26, wife; McConnel [?], son, 7; Lucy L., 4, dau; Maggie M., 2, dau; all b. VA.
  13. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 157. Stone reported to read: Branner Atkins Maiden, s/o J.W. & S.E. Maiden, 24 Apr 1893-30 Oct. 1896.
  14. [S1768] Fridley, "Washington Co., VA Deaths 1853-1885" online database, <www.Ancestry.com>, B. Maiden data; d. 30 Oct. 1896 of tonsilitis at 3 yrs and 6 mos; son of J.W. & S.E. Maiden.