Good Evening Vashenan Listmates, Anyone on the List have knowledge of the Hoover family near Columbia Furnace/ Woodstock that might be of help? We were reading the following Chancery record: Uriah Foltz and Ann VS Philip Sheetz et al 1847 - 018 The et al consisted of: Philip Sheetz in his own right, Catharine Sheetz widow of Mathias, his children Rebecca Hoover, wife of David Hoover, Joseph Sheetz, Elizabeth Sheetz, William Sheetz, Catharine Sheetz and infant children of Mathias Sheetz George and Joseph. Ann Hoover Foltz had been left a legacy of $1000 from her grandfather Jacob Sheetz in his 1827 Will and she was trying to collect her money after she became of age. Her Uncles Philip and Mathias Sheetz were to pay this legacy, each the sum of $500 when she reached the age of 21, $100 annually each until the whole sum was paid from the proceeds of the Sheetz Grist Mill but Mathias Sheetz died in 1833. Ann Hoover was never paid her legacy. What the Will doesn't state is who Ann's parents were. Which deceased daughter of Jacob Sheetz was Ann's mother and which Hoover was her father? Benjamin Hoover is somehow related as he swore to her being of the age of majority. The heirs in the Will are listed as follows: Eve Sheetz, Wife Philip Sheetz, Son Mathias Sheetz, Son George Sheetz, Son Joseph Sheetz, Son Ann Hoover, Granddaughter Also there is a reference in the Will to Jacob Sheetz owning several tracts of land, the one the Grist Mill, one the Gelmon tract and one the Foltz plantation. The Foltz tract touched the land of William Philips and others, I believe possibly George Shrum and Daniel Sheetz. Where is was the Foltz plantation located and who owns the land now? Ann Hoover married Uriah Foltz and how is he connected to this Foltz plantation? One of his other tracts of land was between Columbia Furnace and Woodstock and touched the land of Jacob Rinker, John Hoover, and John Gyer. Here is her obit: The Shenandoah Valley New Market, Virginia Vol. 96, No. 18 Thursday Evening, 5 May 1904 Page 3 DEATH OF MRS. ANNA FULTZ "Mrs. Anna Fultz, (nee Hoover), was born near Woodstock, Virginia, September 17, 1820. She was married to Mr. Uriah Fultz about the year 1840. She died in New Market, May 1, 1904; aged 83 years, 7 months, and 14 days. Soon after their marriage they moved to Rockbridge county, where they lived about fifteen years and where Mr. Fultz died, Dec. 22, 1857, leaving eight children, two sons and six daughters, all of whom are living, namely, Mr. Reuben T. Fultz, near Timberville; Mr. John W. Fultz, New Market; Mrs. Jacob Woods, Harrisonburg; Mrs. Andrew J. Bushong, Indiana; Mrs. John Fultz, near Hawkinstown; Mrs. J. Fred S. Good, New Market; Mrs. J. Frank Good, near New Market; Miss Kate Fultz, New Market, and with the exception of one, who is in the west, were present at the funeral. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren. After the death of Mr. Fultz the family removed to Shenandoah county where they have since resided, respectively, at Hawkinstown, Pine Forge, and New Market. At the death of Mr. Fultz the burden and responsibility of the family fell heavily upon the shoulders of Mrs. Fultz, and for nearly half a century she has devotedly spent her life in their interest. She was regarded by all who knew her as a most estimable lady, patient and kind and generous, especially to the poor and needy. Their home was always a most hospitable home. She was not a member of any church organization, but in her life there was manifested many of the Christian graces. She said she was willing and ready to die. We trust that the reward of Matthew 10, 40-42 and 25, 34-40 will be hers. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Eld. B. W. Neff, in New Market, and the interment was in Cedar Grove Cemetery about three miles north of this place. The following were the pallbearers: Geo. A. Guard, Charles Kagey, C. White, M. F. Tusing, Geo. W. Kennedy, and Samuel Arehart. Among others who attended the funeral from a distance were the following: Mr. Lewis Fansler, of near Hawkinstown; Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hoover, of near Woodstock; her nephew Mr. Mark Fultz and son, of near Hamburg. The following lines give expression to the feelings of the family, and are herewith appended. R. D. Hottel (obit writer) Poem written by her daughter E. G. Good "Mother's hands are weary; fold them on her breast; they have been so busy, Let, ah, let them rest! Worn, and thin, and wrinkled; seamed with toil and care; Yet to all they've aided Beautiful and fair! Of their deeds so loving How those lines now speak; They have raised the fallen; comforted the weak; Toiled on, uncomplaining, with their work ne'er done, full of joy and gladness, Till their rest is won! Think how they have guided Tiny, toddling feet; Smoothed away all sorrow With their touch so sweet; Banished pain and sorrow; Closed at last the eyes Of her loved who'll greet her In "mansions in the skies!" Mother's hands are weary; Fold them on her breast; Dear old hands so feeble, They have earned their rest; God is waiting for her And he understands All the work for others Done by mother's hands! ------------------- Her daughter Amanda Foltz married Andrew Jackson Bushong, my husband's great grandfather. Jacob Bushong of the Battlefield paid for his school education as it is mentioned in his journal that he gave money to Elizabeth Woods for this purpose. Thanks, Gloria Bushong