This found in Amherst County Historical Museum research room in a little booklet of biographical sketches done approx. 1890's-1900: (mentions Nelson County, that's why I'm sending it to Amherst and Nelson lists) Marshall R. Cunningham- is a native of Nelson county, Virginia, born November 16, 1827, and has been a resident of Amherst county since 1846. He was a son of Reese and Jane (Dillard) (Hylton) Cunningham, and his grandfather came from Ireland and settled in Nelson County. His mother died in that county in 1861, and his father died in Amherst county in 1871. The wife of Marshall R. Cunningham is Sarah E., daughter of Lee and Mildred (Harriss) Millner. Her parents both died in Bedford county, and her family are of English descent. She was born in Bedford county, November 14, 1830. The children of Marshall R. Cunningham and wife are thirteen, and their record is: Emma D., born February 7, 1852, deceased; Mildred J, born March 16, 1854, is the wife of James B. Hicks of Amherst county; Mary Bettie, born March 12, 1855, is the wife of Hugh J. Watts, of this county; William M., born August 30, 1856, deceased; Leonidas Rosser, born March 29, 1858, lives in Campbell county; Ida R., born December 11, 1859, is the wife of Willie M. Zollman, of Rockbridge county; John J., born June 8, 1861, lives in Amherst county; Sarah Ann, born October 30, 1862, is the wife of James W. Flaherty, of Roanoke county; Marshall H, born November 12, 1864, deceased; Rosa Belle, born November 21, 1866; Leanna, January 1, 1869; Willie Harris, January 31, 1871; Florence G., August 10, 1872- these younger children at home. In 1862, Mr. Cunningham enlisted in Company E., 2d Virginia Cavalry and served till the close of the war, with the exception of a short time. He was wounded at Hatchers Run. His brother John R. was in Company G, 51st Virginia Infantry, and badly wounded and made prisoner. Another brother, Valentine H., served in the infantry, and both brothers served through the war. William Millner, Mrs. Cunningham's brother, served in the State Reserves. Marshall R. Cunningham is a farmer, with postoffice address at Cool Well, Amherst county, Virginia.