Andrew F. Rambo1

b. 5 July 1843, d. 9 May 1926
FatherDavid Rambo1 b. abt 1800, d. 9 Jul 1866
MotherMatilda Kelly1 b. abt 1810, d. 8 May 1894
Birth5 Jul 1843 Andrew F. Rambo was born on 5 Jul 1843 in Washington County, Virginia.2 
Military  Andrew enlisted in the Confederate Army one month after Virginia seceded from the Union. On May 14, 1861 he enlisted in Co. L of the 1st Virginia Cavalry at Abingdon for a period of 1 year [Co. L later became (2nd) Co. D although at the time it was referred to simply as Co. D]. Andrew remained with the company past his 1 year commitment and was captured by Union forces on Oct. 11, 1863 [records created at the time alternately state that he was captured at Raccoon Ford or Brandy Station although neither of those battles took place in Oct. 1863]. He was initially held at Old Capital Prison in Washington DC but on Oct. 27th 1863 was transferred to Pt. Lookout Prison in Maryland. He was released in a prisoner exchange on Nov. 1, 1864.3 
Marriage27 Dec 1874 He married first Sarah Ann Scott, daughter of Robert Scott and Martha Scott, on 27 Dec 1874 in Washington County.1,4 
  Sarah gave birth to at least 7 children, however 2 were stillborn, including the twin brother of son Henry, born in 1877. 
Cens-188029 Jun 1880  Andrew and Sarah lived in the Holston district of Washington County.5 
Widowed27 Dec 1888  Sarah died 2 days after Christmas in 1888; she had given birth to the couple's last child the previous year. 
Marriage14 Sep 1890 He married second Satinia C. Caldwell, daughter of John McConkey Caldwell and Margaret Craig Rhea, on 14 Sep 1890 in Washington County, Virginia.6 
Cens-190019 Jun 1900  Andrew and Satinia were enumerated together in 1900; they had been married 10 years. Andrew's 3 youngest children were also still at home.7 
Cens-191028 Apr 1910 By 1910 the household just included Andrew and Satinia. Andrew's sisters Mary and Florence lived next door.8,9 
Death9 May 1926 Andrew died on 9 May 1926 at age 82.2 
Burial He was buried at Zion Methodist Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.2 

Family

Sarah Ann Scott b. 20 Jul 1846, d. 27 Dec 1888
Children
Last Edited15 Jun 2010

Citations

  1. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 292; transcription reads: Andrew F. Rambo 28y, sgl. b. & resid Wash. Co. VA, s/o David & Matilda Rambo AND Sally A. Scott, 28y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, parents not named; 27 Dec. 1874.
  2. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 256. Stone reported to read: A.F. Rambo, 5 Jul. 1843-9 May 1926.
  3. [S2425] "Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Belonging to Units From Virginia," digital images, Footnote.com (http://www.footnote.com : accessed Jun 2010); A.F. Rambo, private, (2nd) Co. D, First VA Cavalry.
  4. [S366] Robert Scott will (written 1885 - recorded 1886), Washington Co., VA Will Book 22: 313.
  5. [S162] A.F. Rambo household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 100, page 53A, dwelling 451, family 451, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, Aug. 2008, image 53 of 54. Household includes: A.F. Rambo, 34, farmer; Sarah A., 34, wife; Mattie, 4, dau; Henry _, son, 3; James W. Scott, nephew, 9; Jno Watson, 16, servant; all b. VA.
  6. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, p8. 14, 88. Record abstracted as Satinia C. 39, b & resid WCV, sgl, d/o John Mc & Margaret Caldwell AND Andy Rambo, 46, wid, merchant, b & resid WCV, s/o David and Matilda; 14 Sept. 1890.
  7. [S634] Andrew F. Rambo household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Holston district, ED 114, sheet 13B, dwelling 231, family 233, viewed online at Ancestry.com, May 2009, image 50 of 67. Household includes: Andrew F. Rambo, 56, b. Jul 1843, marr 10 yrs, farmer; Satina C., wife, 40, b. June 1860, marr 10 yrs; Thomas S., son, 19, b. Oct. 1890; Eva L., dau, 16, b. May 1884; Edgar W., son, 12, b. Jul 1887; Malindy Wil__n, boarder, 65, sgl, b. June 1835; all b. VA/VA/VA.
  8. [S237] Andrew Rambo household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 120, sheet 10A, dwelling 167, family 168, viewed online at Ancestry.com, May 2010. Household included: Andrew Rambo, 65, marr #2, marr 19 yrs, farmer; Satana, wife, 50, marr #1, marr 19 years; both b. VA/VA/VA.
  9. [S237] Mary Rambo household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 120, sheet 10A, dwelling 166, family 167, viewed online at Ancestry.com, May 2010. Household included: Mary Rambo, 62, sgl, farmer; Florence, sister, 59, sgl; both b. VA/VA/VA.
  10. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 256. Stone reported to read: stillborn son of A.F. & S.A. Rambo, 8 Aug. 1877.
  11. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 256. Stone reported to read: stillborn son of A.F. & S.A. Rambo, 9 Mar 1884.