Margaret Susanna Maiden1

b. 14 May 1841, d. 3 April 1927
FatherWilliam Lee Maiden2,3 b. 16 Jun 1817, d. 21 Jun 1897
MotherRebecca Jane Butt2,3 b. 13 May 1822, d. 11 Oct 1893
Birth14 May 1841 Margaret Susanna Maiden was born on 14 May 1841 in Botetourt County, Virginia.4,5 
Marriage She married Francis C. Munsey 23 April 1864 or 23 April 1865.6,7 
Widowed27 Feb 1871  Margaret was widowed at age 29 when Francis died of pneumonia while the family was living at Owenton in Owen County, Kentucky.8 
Cens-188014 Jun 1880  Margaret ("Susan") and her 3 young daughters then returned to Washington County, Virginia where they made their home with Margaret's parents.2 
Milit-Pens10 Jun 1902 On 10 Jun 1902 Margaret applied for a Civil War pension based on her deceased husband's service. She was living with her daughter and her husband John Thompson in Shortsville (Washington County) at the time. She was entitled to receive $25 annually.8 
Death3 Apr 1927 Margaret died on 3 Apr 1927 in Washington County, Virginia, at age 85.4 

Family

Francis C. Munsey b. Jun 1844, d. 27 Feb 1871
Children
  • Sarah Elizabeth Munsey2,4 (1866 - )
  • Mary Ellen Munsey2,4 (1867 - )
  • Willimine Lenore Munsey2,4 (24 May 1870 - )
ChartsDescendants of John Maiden and Susanna Landis
Last Edited27 Oct 2007

Citations

  1. [S1859] Sarah Finch Maiden Rollins, The Maiden Family of Virginia and Allied Families 1623-1991, p. 679.
  2. [S163] Wm Maiden household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Saltville district, ED 99, p. 34B, dwelling 302, family 309. Sept. 2007, image 34 of 63. Household includes: Wm Maiden, 63, farmer; Rebecca J., 58, wife; Aron H., 30, son; Milton, 24, son; Mary, 21, dau; Susan Munsey, 39, dau, wid or div; Sarah Munsey, 14, granddaughter; Ellen, 12, granddaughter; Willie, 10, granddaughter.
  3. [S1859] Sarah Finch Maiden Rollins, The Maiden Family of Virginia and Allied Families 1623-1991, p. 631.
  4. [S1859] Sarah Finch Maiden Rollins, The Maiden Family of Virginia and Allied Families 1623-1991, p. 679-683.
  5. [S917] State of Virginia, "Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows", digital images with index, The Library of Virginia (http://www.lva.lib.va.us). Margaret S. Munsey application, dated 10 June 1902 (place of birth).
  6. [S1859] Sarah Finch Maiden Rollins, The Maiden Family of Virginia and Allied Families 1623-1991, p. 679. Mrs. Rollins uses 23 Apr. 1864.
  7. [S917] State of Virginia, "Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows", digital images with index, The Library of Virginia (http://www.lva.lib.va.us). Margaret S. Munsey application, dated 10 June 1902 (states marriage was 23 April 1865 - location also provided but is not clear).
  8. [S917] State of Virginia, "Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows", digital images with index, The Library of Virginia (http://www.lva.lib.va.us). Margaret S. Munsey application, dated 10 June 1902.