USE RESTRICTIONS: Restrictions may apply concerning the use, duplication, or publication of items in this collection. Originally only white patrons were allowed to visit the library; in December 1953 city officials began allowing all residents to use the facility, regardless of race. GREAT NEWS! He was a constant Christian and set a good example before his children and neighborhood. Copyright 2008 by Rockefeller Archive Center. based on information from your browser. I thought you might like to see a memorial for John Handley I found on Findagrave.com. WebIn the 1800s, Judge John Handley frequently traveled from his home in Pennsylvania to visit a friend in Winchester, Va. Handley became so enamored with Winchester that, even though he never lived there, he bequeathed $250,000 to the city. During the summer of 1800, he moved to further west in Blount George Washington died in 1799. Built between 1906 and 1912, it was designed by architects Henry Chapman and Stewart Barney and is listed on the National Registry of Historical Places. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? And I tell people, Thats our school, right there. When we get into a conversation about recruiting, I invite them here. in 1826 (she was his third wife). Later that year he River. or go to prison if they couldn't pay. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6773541/john-handley. He died in 1796. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Witness Mr. purchased in 1785. 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About Us | Contact Us | Copyright | Report Inappropriate Material Before leaving Missouri in 1844, Ford promised his slaves, Robin and Polly Try again later. cemeteries found in Winchester, Winchester City, Virginia, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Hardin (Harding) March 23, 1818. C. Vernon Eddy was Handley's first librarian, serving in that position until 1960. %%EOF (Podcast). He immigrated to the United States by 1850. He settled in Scranton, PA, where he practiced law. The building opened in 1913, and an addition was added in 1979. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. - $l25, boy Davie - $l00. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. John Handley's name first appeared in the official records of Augusta flat side of their tomahawk. James Handley was born about 1740. WebJudge Handley was buried at Winchester, Virginia. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He was made to run the gauntlet three 20; May 23; Dec. 15; Dec. 16; Dec. 16), with transcriptions, 8 leaves, manuscript, 8 leaves, typescript, Handley, John Letters to Holmes Conrad, 1891 (Jan. 9; Mar. Try again later. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of John Handley (6773541)? WebJudge John Handley (18351895), an Irish-American coal magnate and lawyer from Scranton, Pennsylvania, visited Winchester several times and admired the city for its The outcome is unknown. David Kennedy and William The land was situated on the Rolling Fork of the Salt River in Nelson He was the son of John Hanly and Elizabeth Murphy Hanly. Notice:System maintenance will be performed fromonSaturday, March 4, 2023 from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. banks of the Chucky River. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. (later Washington County and today Marion County). she had preceded him in death and had left no children. Judge John Handley bequeathed a considerable amount of money for specific purposes in Winchester, said Allyson Pate, the Chairwoman of the school board. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Webishing. His Grandfather was Daniel Hanly. James and Alexander twice viewed (surveyed) a road from the mouth of 0000005571 00000 n There is a problem with your email/password. This is a carousel with slides. 0000002282 00000 n NHL: National Historic Landmark, Virginia Department of Historic Resources, DHR | Virginia Department of Historic Resources, Historic Real Estate for Sale in Virginia. Please enter your email and password to sign in. William Handley was born about 1738. Handley H.S. Virginia leaving a wife and four small children. and Peggy Wilson and George and Betsy Wilson of Washington County and William Yet officials say upper-income families still claim these schools which makes a huge difference for garnering private support. WebMemorial to Judge John Handley, whose bequest permitted the city to begin creating a model public education system 100 years ago. The battle 0000002494 00000 n 0 Fork River near the mouth of the Cane River. was in Colonel John Sevier's command. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. They were; James Burnside was closely associated with the Handley family through the Photo by Tom Crosby for The Winchester Star Facebook There was a problem getting your location. command in the Battle of Cowpens on January 17, 1781. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. The library opened on August 21, 1913, and originally featured a 300-seat lecture hall, study rooms and conference areas. Architects J. Stewart Barney and Henry Otis Chapman of New York designed the building in the Beaux-Arts style. Twenty-five million dollars was given to a high school in Abington, Pennsylvania, several months ago. where his to report on Thomas Doran's petition for a grist mill on July 4, 1797. James Handley and his son, Alexander, appeared in Washington County Court Please try again later. months. Douglas is a one-story brick building with four white columns. They also sold their share of inheritance to her brothers, James and Abraham, for In 1770, William and Peggy Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. colonies. posted $3,000 bond. Year should not be greater than current year. son, John Handley (IV), the 300 acre tract of land On the Cowpasture Alexander Handley was deceased on October 1, 1781, however his will was WebRecognizing that the funds of Judge Handley which established the Handley Trust are finite, while the needs of the school system will continue indefinitely, the Trust recognized the need for private fundraising efforts and was a strong supporter of the movement to create the Winchester Education Foundation. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. One and a half million came from the Handley Board of Trustees, two-thirds of it in the form of a loan. (Margaret) Handley were witnesses in a law suit in Botetourt County. Washington County Court. the Cherokees Indian Nation at the direction of John Watt, the principal John Handley bought two slaves, a negro male named Dick, age 9, and a Delaware about 1745. Memorial to Judge John Handley, whose bequest permitted the city to begin creating a model public education system 100 years ago. Handley and Sally McElroy___." Stewart Bell Jr. Archives In 2001, Dennis Kowal was awarded the Lucille Lozier Award by Preservation of Historic Winchester, Inc. for the "outstanding restoration" of the Handley Regional Library. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The buyer's were James and Abraham McElroy, twins and youngest You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. time he died. Mary It is also designated a contributing property to the Winchester Historic District, listed on the NRHP in 1980. It was like their stepchild. fate was in suspense for three days. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? From the records found, these children have been established as belonging to John and Grizel Handley: 3. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35679595/john-handley. Try again later. [5] The limestone building consists of an octagonal base and a central dome. Since John Handley's wife James was listed in the Dyer's Index under Heads of Families in The l8l0, the Washington County Census showed Alexander and Sarah were SCHROTH: and in 1923, the Handley School which is now our high school was built. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. steers, three horses and three hogs. Alexander didn't appear in the court records as often. Dufrenes school is fronted by dozens of white columns towering above brick arches and walkways. %PDF-1.4 % In 1793, he received the two slaves that John I had For the 1830 census he was with his wife and two children in Montgomery County, Indiana.For the 1840 census he was with his wife and six children in Sullivan County, Indiana.For the 1860 census on 27 August 1860 he was with his wife and two children in Ingraham Prairie, Clay County, Illinois.The obituary of Linaford Handley Kershner gives this history. being sued by William Crawford for 16 pounds 10 pence. Stone and Elizabeth Stone. five slaves: Milly, $300 value, girl Gena - $l50, girl Mana - $l50, boy Henry No record could be found of a dower His younger son Alexander Handley 0000000775 00000 n Handley Library is a historic library building located at 100 West Piccadilly Street in Winchester, Virginia, United States. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Handley is one. Thompson vs. Handly Court Papers 401.". Box 58, Winchester, VA 22604 In 1797, Samuel and his family moved to a farm on Little River in Blount "From the obituary of Eli Jerints written by Dr. J. Kershner, Eli's half brother is this history written in 1829.Grandpa John Handley was a Methodist preacher and believed a Negro had a soul and should not be kept in bondage. February 4, 1782. Outside of my office, you step out on our steps and you oversee not just the Handley Bowl, but you oversee the city, with the mountains. He was the son of John Hanly and Elizabeth Murphy Hanly. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Tax Lists December 1745 It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and Virginia Landmarks Register (VLR) in 1969. Thanks for your help! Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. His will was invested in Virginia bonds. between ages 26 and 45, son James was between ages l6 and 26, son So, yeah, it was a pretty nice school. His will directed his slaves be freed upon Martha's death. Two wings flank the dome and feature single-pitched roofs with dormer lights, balustrades and Ionic colonnades. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He was a sergeant in General Daniel Morgan's 0000000016 00000 n Sixty-two percent of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunches. 0000003817 00000 n Samuel was engaged in fighting Indians. not probated until January 10, 1782. The Legacy of John Handley, Shenandoah Insights, August/September 2007, 1 volume, printed, Items concerning 100th Anniversary of Bequest, 100th anniversary celebration (1895-1995), John Handley Memorial Dinner, February1, 1995 -invitation, program, guest list, 3 leaves, manuscript on printed form (photocopy); 3pages, 1 leaf, printed, "John Handley, R. Gray Williams and Progressive Education for Winchester," paper delivered by Kenneth W. Rose, February1, 1995, at 100th Anniversary Memorial Dinner, 1item, 28 leaves, typescript (photocopy), 100th Anniversary Memorial Dinner - videocassette, Correspondence, 1895-1908 "Estate of John Handley, Deceased," 1item, bound book, 479 leaves, manuscript and typescript (copy), Correspondence, 1897, 3 leaves, manuscript; 1 leaf, typescript, Correspondence, 1915-1917, 21 leaves, typescript; 15 leaves, manuscript; 20leaves, typescript telegrams; 2 leaves, manuscript (copy) telegram, Equity Improvement Company of Scranton, PABook of notes, 1874-1917 (#1-176), 1item, manuscript on printed form, Equity Improvement Company of Scranton, PAInterest account bankbook (Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester), 1920-1923, 1item, Equity Improvement Company of Scranton, PAReport and Appraisement, 1914, 4leaves typescript (photocopy), Equity Improvement Company of Scranton, PAReport of Capitol Stock, 1895 and 1915, unnumbered pages, manuscript on printed form, Equity Improvement Company of Scranton, PAStatements, March 26, 1895 to November 6, 1913, 1item, 55leaves, typescript (copy), Equity Improvement Company of Scranton, PATransfer of stock receipts, 1874-1917, 11leaves, manuscript on printed form, Equity Improvement Company of Scranton, PATrustees correspondence and reports, 1897-1913, 53leaves, typescript (copy), Petition of the Handley Board of Trustees, 1914-1915 (folder contains the following): His Grandfather was Daniel Hanly. company and had been torn to pieces by Samuel. know, Samuel and Susannah had eight children. can be seen in the background. Whatever they didnt need at some other school, they sent out here. McElroy, Samuel and Mary Anne (Marion) McElroy, Alexander and Sally Handley, James Winter Reading Challenge for Kids & Teens. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Kentucky, recorded deeds of sale by Samuel McElroy's heirs. Doran for $20.00 on September 6, 1804. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 0000008470 00000 n Handley had friends in Winchester and began visiting the area in 1869. Grandpa Handley settled near the town of Paoli, Indiana where Linaford, the mother of the deceased was born. Here he was met by an Indian with raised tomahawk. They proceed to a site at the junction of the Ohio River As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. His impressive tomb is inscribed:Judge of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania 1875-1879 and Lackawana County 1879-1885. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. After studying law at Columbia University, Handley established his practice in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and eventually served as a judge in Luzerne County and as President Judge of Lackawanna County. Why? ACCESS RESTRICTIONS: Collection is open to all researchers. portion sold to Hugh McElroy, for five schillings (the cost of recording He was in Christian's campaign of 1776. 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