On the fence of a Hortenstine Cemetery in Rich Valley, Wash. Co. is a bronze plaque with the following: "Jacob Hortenstine came from Germany to America about 1762. Prior to the Revolutionary War he lived in Buck's County [PA] and other sections of Eastern Pennsylvania. Lived in Rockingham County, Va. 1780- 81. Moved to Washington County, Va. in 1782. He and Paulser Rouse took up public land on South Fork of Holston River about 25 miles from here in 1781. Later he took up additional land there in 1793 purchased and moved to this farm in 1796. Farm has since continued in possession of family. He and wife are buried about 1775 ft. west of here in former Lutheran Church Cemetery all trace of which is now gone. "Jacob Hortenstine and Mary Catherine Widner married about 1769. Had about 13 children 8 of whom lived to maturity. Henry 7-7- 1800 8-27-1880 their youngest son married Theodosia Ellingron moved to Moultree Co., IL. 1857 died there leaving many descendants. Susan, youngest daughter married John Barker lived at Spring Creek about 6 miles S.E. of here. Left Descendants. " The cemetery contains a single grave with a surname other than Hortenstine, and that is that of Sally Fleenor. I thought it might help poor soul. <g>