Eliza Jane Butt1

b. January 1842, d. 25 June 1866
FatherRichard Wesley Butt1 b. 1810, d. Feb 1847
MotherEliza Elizabeth Maiden1,2 b. 29 Feb 1820, d. 12 Feb 1904
BirthJan 1842 Eliza Jane Butt was born in Jan 1842 in Virginia.3,4 
Ward23 Apr 1849  Following her father's death Eliza became the ward of William L. Maiden [her mother's brother].1 
Cens-186025 Jun 1860  Eliza's mother remarried and in 1860 Eliza was enumerated in the household of John Caldwell [her stepfather] in Washington County. Two of Eliza's siblings were also present, as were 2 half siblings from her mother's second marriage.3 
Death25 Jun 1866 Eliza died on 25 Jun 1866 at age 24.4 
ChartsDescendants of John Maiden and Susanna Landis
Last Edited27 Oct 2007

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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).
  3. [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.
  4. [S1616] Joanna Owens, "Civil War Maidens," e-mail to Diana Powell, 12 Oct. 2007. Joanna cites her mother's research which states that Eliza died died 25 June 1866, aged 24 years, 5 months, and 1 day.