In February 2015, an email arrived from Eric Payne seeking help locating the site of his ancestors’ 18th century mill, which he hoped to visit on a trip to Northern Virginia. Locating Payne’s Mill on Accotink Creek began the process … Continue reading →
Role in Ravensworth: leaseholder in Parcel 1.1; owner Parcel 1.1.1.5 William Payne was born February 14, 1751, the oldest son of William Payne, Jr. (1724-1782) and Susannah Payne (1721-1771). He was the fourth William in his direct line, but apparently … Continue reading →
Role in Ravensworth: leaseholder in Parcel 1.1 (Payne’s several appointments to public office and voting record are compelling evidence that he had written leases rather than a mere tenant agreement, as having legal title to land was a qualification for … Continue reading →
Significant as well as lesser events worth remembering have occurred in or affected Ravensworth. Test your knowledge of Civil War history in this short quiz – Mosby in Fairfax and Warrenton 1685 – William Fitzhugh (the Immigrant) bought the 21,996-acre … Continue reading →