Sarah Susan Butt1

b. 31 December 1844, d. 28 March 1920
FatherRichard Wesley Butt2 b. 1810, d. Feb 1847
MotherEliza Elizabeth Maiden2,1,3 b. 29 Feb 1820, d. 12 Feb 1904
Birth31 Dec 1844 Sarah Susan Butt was born on 31 Dec 1844 in Virginia.4,3 
Ward23 Apr 1849  On April 23, 1849, following her father's death, the Washington County Court made Sarah the ward of [her uncle] William L. Maiden.2 
Cens-Sum  Sarah did not marry. She lived in Washington County, Virginia, first with her mother and stepfather, and later with other family members. In 1910 she was enumerated in the household of her younger half sister Margaret who was married to Sarah's cousin Charles Maiden. They were living in the Saltville district of the county, probably in the vicinity of Maiden Creek.5,3,6 
Death28 Mar 1920 Sarah died on 28 Mar 1920 at age 75.4 
Burial She was buried at Maiden Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.4 
ChartsDescendants of John Maiden and Susanna Landis
Last Edited24 Nov 2009

Citations

  1. [S1859] Sarah Finch Maiden Rollins, The Maiden Family of Virginia and Allied Families 1623-1991, p. 637-645. Mrs. Rollins cites Dr. Joanna (Maiden) Owens for her information on the descendants of Eliza (Maiden) Butt Caldwell (with the exception of son Addison).
  2. [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 42. William L. Maiden named guardian of Mary Ann, William A., John W., Eliza Jane, Sarah S. and Samuel F., orphans of Richard Butt, dec'd; bond: $1,200 with sureties Rignal Butt and John Maden [Maiden]; Apr 23, 1849.
  3. [S163] John Caldwell household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Saltville district, ED 99, p. 34B, dwelling 306, family 313. Oct. 2007, image 34 of 63. Household includes: John Caldwell, 77, farmer; Eliza, 60, wife; Sarah S. Butts, 36, dau; Maggie Caldwell, 24, dau; cont. next page: Robert F. Caldwell, 23, son, farm laborer; James M., 18, son, farm laborer; Mary B., granddau, 6; all b. VA.
  4. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 128. Stone reported to read: Sarah S. Butt, 31 Dec. 1844-28 Mar 1920.
  5. [S234] John S. Calwell [sic] household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 66 (original script), dwelling 460, family 449, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2007, image 68 of 361. Household includes: John S. Calwell [sic], 55, Supt of Poor House, owns prop val at $3,000 and pers. prop of $1,000; Elizabeth, 40; Laura, 4; Robert, 3; Jane Butt, 17; Sarah Butt, 16; Fletcher Butt, 14; all b. VA.
  6. [S237] Charles E. Maiden household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Saltville district, ED 115, sheet 3A (p. 214 stamped), dwelling 38, family 38, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2007, image 5 of 37. Household includes: Charles E. Maiden, 58, Marr #1, marr 28 yrs, employed as miller at corn mill; Margaret L., wife, 54, marr #1, marr 28 yrs, mother of 5 children, 4 are living; Oscar L., son, 25; Bessie L. dau, 14; Sarah S. Butt, sister-in-law, 66, sgl; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.