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 provides the information for Charles W. Barlow and Ella Bloxton, , information on Robert Jesse Barlow, and tombstone photos, and Susan Barlow Holmes provides information on John Holdsworth Barlow and all census documents.      Updated April-July 2009: Copies of newspapers, letters, obituaries, photographs, and Bible records for the John Holdsworth, and Thomas Joel Barlow family contributed by Judy Benson Ohliger

WILLIS WELLS BARLOW, born after 1765, and is probably deceased by 1820, at which time Polly is head of household.

He married MARY 'POLLY' HOLDSWORTH on 17 April 1808 in Virginia.   [notes of Annie Cox Barlow]

Willis is thought to be the son of Jesse Barlow, Isle of Wight Virginia.    A DNA test has not been able to confirm that Jesse is Willis' father.  If Jesse is a brother of Thomas Barlow, Isle of Wight, as shown in Lundie Barlow 's research, and he is also a father of Willis, then there must be some other reason that the DNA does not match, the possibilities are limitless, and may not ever be able to prove.  Adoption in the past, legal or not, would be the most likely reason.  We must also consider that these are two completely unrelated Barlow families that just happen to be living in the area in the same period of time.   DNA does show a match to the the George and Mary Lancaster Barlow family of Isle of Wight Virginia.

Annie Cox Barlow, in notes dated October 03, 1954 to her nephew, Jack Barlow (John Holdsworth, Jr.), writes:      Copy of orginal    Page 1    Page 2
My grandfather's father was Willis Wells Barlow.
He married Miss Polly Holdsworth on April 17, 1808.
Polly's mother was a Miss Wardell who married Mr. Holdsworth.
Their son, my grandfather, John Holdsworth Barlow, was born August 29, 1809.
Pierre Bellette, earl of Clairmont from Languedoe southern France, married Susan Ballow.
One of their children was Margaret Nelson. She married Jan. 10, 1833 John Holdsworth Barlow. They were my father's parents.
My oldest sister, who died when she was seven years old was name Margaret for her.
Pierre Bellette was a personal friend of Louis XVI & lf La Fayette. He and his wife Susan Ballow were great botanists.
They came from France, being royalists, to escape the guilatine to Halifax, then to Canada, then to Williamsburg.
Uncle Jack married, and he had a daughter - He name her Netta for Miss Netta Lee.
Netta, who is my first cousin married Mr. John Daniel. She is now a widow, over eighty, and she lives in Cape Charles.

1820, New Kent Co Virginia, Polley Barlow, indexed at Ancestry as Patty, is head of household:
1 male <10, 1 male 10<16, 3 females <10, and 2 females 26<45.   She also has 2 female slaves.     Census Image

JOHN HOLDSWORTH BARLOW2, son of Willis Wells Barlow and Mary 'Polly' Holdsworth, was born 29 August 1809 in Charles City Co Virginia, and died in 12 April 1888, burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Williamsburg Virginia.    Tombstone Photo

He married 1) MARGARET NELSON BELETT / BELLETTE on January 10, 1833 in New Poindexter, New Kent Co Virginia.  [notes of Annie Cox Barlow]   The daughter of Pierre Bellette and Susan Ballow, she died 21 March 21, 1863 in Indian Fields, New Kent Co Virginia.  [notes of Annie Cox Barlow]
He married 2) MARIA LOUISA VAIDEN on 01 October 1863 in Indian Fields, New Kent Co Virginia.   [notes of Annie Cox Barlow]
Note from Susan: I know that Vaiden genealogy has been researched by many, if anyone knows who Maria's parents are, and her dates of birth and death, it would be much appreciated.

Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography, edited by Lyon Gardiner Tyler, Published by Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1915:
John Holdsworth Barlow was born in 1809 and died in 1885. For a long period of time he conducted a general store in Williamsburg, and served as presiding magistrate of York county for many years. He also served as mayor of Williamsburg. He married, in 1832 to Margaret Nelson Belett, and had children: 1. John Holdsworth, Jr., who married Marian De Nuefville, and had children:    Netta, who married John Daniel, and Emma Lou. 2. Thomas Joel, whose name heads this sketch. 3. Emma Cecelia, who married W.L. Jones, and had children: Henley, Thomas, Daniel, and Margaret. 4. Louise, who married to Galba Vaiden, and has one child, Louisanna. 

Colonial Virginia Shrines: A Complete Guide Book to Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown   By James Luther Kibler, published by Kessinger Publishing, 2006
Vaiden House: In 1712, the house then there, on Lot 55, was sold by Jacob Flourney, goldsmith (for £61-1-6), to Susanna Allen, spinster, who afterwards kept an inn here. At this location there was also once a wigmaker's shop. The present frame residence, of the early Republic era, has undergone quite extensive alterations since the eastern part of the house was used by John Holdsworth Barlow, Sr., for his general merchandise store, prior to the War Between the States. Now private property. East of Raleigh Tavern. (48)

Will of John Holdsworth Barlow - 1865                 Copy of Original

Indian Field, New Kent County
September 16th 1865

I John H. Barlow being of Sound mind and Disposing memory thanks be to almighty God for the same do make and publish this my last will and testament.
Article 1st: I hereby give and bequeath to my beloved wife Marria L. Barlow her choice of my House, and lots in the city of Williamsburg and all my House hold and Kitchen furniture during her life and at her death to Revert back to all my children.
Arte 2d: I hereby give to my youngest child Ann Mortimore Barlow a special legacy of five hundred dollars to Educate her to make her equal with my other children who have been Educated and the balance of my Estate I wish to be Equally divided amongst all my children.
Witness my hand and Seal this day and year first above written.
J.H. Barlow, Seal

I John H. Barlow of the County of New Kent and State of Virginia do make and publish this my last will and testament Revoking all other wills made by me.
Art. 1st: I hereby give to my youngest daughter, Anny Mortimer Barlow one feather Bed and Bedstead and the Bed clothing attached thereto also one sett of Drawers
Art. 2d: I hereby give to my youngest son, Edmund Lacy Barlow, one feather Bed and Bedstead and the Bed clothing attach thereto also my silver patent lever wach.
Art. 3: After paying all my just Debt, I give my beloved wife, Maria Louisa Barlow all my Estate both Real and personal during her life and her death the same be equally divided between my two youngest children herein named.
Art 4th: I hereby appoint my beloved wife Maria Louisa Barlow and my son John H. Barlow my exectrix and administrator of this my last will and testament, given under my hand & seal at Indian Field in the County of New Kent this 10th day of Feby 1869
J.H. Barlow
I make this will no unkind feeling towards my other children but purely as a matter of Justice knowing that my other children have received in Support Education and more than I can ____ give my two youngest children herein named.

Letter written by John H. Barlow to his sons John Jr. and Thomas at the death of their mother:         Copy of Original

NewKent County near Winsor Shade
22d March 1863

to J.H. Barlow, Jur. & Thos. J. Barlow
My dear Sons:
It became my painfull duty to inform you of the death of your dear mother which took place yesterday evening at 5 oclock 30 hours after her attack. her attack was parallisis similar to the one she had at Halifax though much more violent although her suffering was great she passed from Earth and the troubles of this world to heaven without a murmur or complaint where you and I and your dear sister must endevor to meet her - this sad and heavy afflection falls very heavy on me at this time but we must not murmur at gods doings but pray more fervantly to him for I have faith that in his own good time he will take all home to himself who love and serve him. I shall try and be in Petersburg next week expressly to see you both. We all are as well as could be expected under the circumstances.
In haste your father,
J.H. Barlow, Sr.

30 September 1850, York Co Virginia, pg 356, #194/194:
John H. Barlow, age 41, born in Charles City Co Virginia, Margaret Barlow, age 40, born in York Co Virginia, Jno. H. Barlow, Jr., age 12, born in York Co Virginia, Thos. Barlow, age 9, born in York Co Virginia, Emma Barlow, age 6, born in York Co Virginia, and Louise Barlow, age 4, born in York Co Virginia    Census Image

25-26 June 1860, Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, pg 662, #73/73:
Jno. H. Barlow, age 52, born in Charles City Co Virginia, M.N. Barlow, age 52, born in Williamsburg Virginia, Jno. H. Barlow, age 21, born in Williamsburg Virginia, Emma C. Barlow, age 15, born in Williamsburg Virginia, and Louisa Barlow, age 13, born in Williamsburg Virginia       Census Image

JOHN HOLDSWORTH 'JACK' BARLOW, JR., born 13 October 1838  [notes of Annie Cox Barlow] in York Co Virginia, and died before 26 December year not shown, but before 1900.   [notes of Annie Cox Barlow]

THOMAS JOEL BARLOW, born 26 August 1842  [notes of Annie Cox Barlow] in Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, and died 08 November 1923, burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co Virginia.

History of Virginia, Volume 5, Biography, Chicago and New York, American Historical Society, 1924
Robert Jesse Barlow, was born in New Kent County in 1814, but spent the greater part of his life at Williamsburg, where he died in 1892. He was a very expert mechanic in the building trade, and died business as a carpenter and builder for many years. He was three times married, and the grandmother of the Kenbridge banker was a Miss Graves. Their son, Robert G. Barlow, was born September 2, 1842, at Williamsburg, and spent practically all his life in Williamsburg, though he died at Richmond in December 1917. He was also a carpenter and builder, was an old line democrat, and one time acted as supervisor of the State Asylum at Williamsburg, and his record as a Confederate soldier covered four years from Manassas to Appomattox. He married Mrs. Mary (West) Crandall, who was born at James City, September 3, 1846, and died at Amelia Court House May 10, 1913. Their children were: Charles W., a Government employee at Dahlgreen, Virginia; Carrie M., wife of Edward M. Lee, assistant postmaster of Williamsburg; Robert Jesse; Mary E., wife of William M. Crooks, a real estate man at Jacksonville, Florida.

History of Virginia's Navy in the Revolution       Stewart, Robert Armistead.   Richmond, Virginia, 1933.     page 192  
GRAVES, William, of Elizabeth City Co Virginia 
Lt. Row Galley. 
One account says he died in service in 1781, but USP puts his death in 1802.    Heirs in 1846, Richard H. Graves and Sarah, wife of Robert J. Barlow, of Williamsburg, Virginia

Virginia Soldiers of 1776, page 500, Volume 2,  page 500    by Burgess    [Note: The transcription I have shows Robert's middle initial to be an 'I', but I feel is is just that, a transcription error, or that the person who transcribed the original record, thought it to be an I instead of a 'J'.] 
Executive Department:   December 31, 1851
The Heirs of William Graves are allowed L.B. for his services as a Lieutenant in state Navy for 3 years.          John B. Ford, Governor
State of Virginia at a court of Hustings held for city of Williamsburg, at courthouse, there-of, on Wednesday the 28th of April 1852, a motion of Robert J. Barlow, the court doth certify him as guardian of his children, William Henry, Robert J. and Thompson, with John N. Barlow, his security in the penalty of $2000.
Copy Test. T. Christian, Clerk        [Note: John's initial probably should be H., and I am unsure who Thompson is]
York Co Court 19 April 1852
Certified  that  Richard H. Graves, William Henry and Robert Barlow, children of Sarah Barlow, who was formerly Sarah Graves, and sister of Richard H. Graves, are the only heirs of Lt. William Graves of Virginia State Navy in Virginia.     signed by the clerk...name illegible
Richard H. Graves in his own right and Robert J. Barlow, as guardian of his infant children, William Henry & Robert Barlow, appointed Samuel J. Bowden of Williamsburg as their attorney, 28 April 1852.
Warrant 9392 for 133 3 1/3 acres issued 27 August 1852 to Richard Graves
Warrant 9393 for 133 3 1/3 acres to William Henry and Robert Barlow
Warrant 9394 for 133 3 1/3 acres issued to Samuel J. Bowden for the family warrants

30 September 1850, York Co Virginia, pg 356, #195/195:
Robert J. Barlow, age 35, born in New Kent Co Virginia, Mary Barlow, age 30, born in New Kent Co Virginia, Wm. H. Barlow, age 10, born in New Kent Co Virginia, and Ro. G. Barlow, age 8, born in New Kent Co Virginia           Census Image

02 July 1860, Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, pg 669, #131/131:
Robt. J. Barlow, age 46, born in New Kent Co Virginia, Louisa A. Barlow, age 46, born in New Kent Co Virginia, Willie R. Barlow, age 8, born in Williamsburg, Virginia, and Godfrey Annfield, age 30, born in York Co Virginia       Census Image

22 July 1870, Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, pg 355, #154/182:
Ro. J. Barlow, age 56, Louisa Barlow, age 58, and Willis R. Barlow, age 18, all born in Virginia            Census Image

ROBERT GRAVES BARLOW, born 02 September 1842 in Williamsburg, James Co Virginia, and died in December 1917 in Richmond, Independent City Virginia, burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co Virginia.

JOHN HOLDSWORTH 'JACK' BARLOW, JR.3, son of John Holdsworth Barlow and Margaret Nelson Belett, was born 13 October 1838  [notes of Annie Cox Barlow] in York Co Virginia, [notes of Annie Cox Barlow] and died before 26 December year not shown, but before 1900.   [notes of Annie Cox Barlow]   Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Williamsburg Virginia. [Judy Benson Ohliger]

He married MARY MARIAN DE NUEFVILLE married 09 December 1869.  [Bible, Marriage Records]    The daughter of John Augustine De Neufville and Henriette Fayette, she was born 23 February 1838, [Bible, Birth Records] and died 03 January 1909.  [Bible, Death Records ]

John Holdsworth Barlow Jr., Private, Williamsburg Junior Guard; First Lieutenant, Co C 32nd VA Infantry, organized May 1861, surrendered on April 09, 1865, at Appomattox Court House VA

BIBLE COVER PAGE         MARRIAGE RECORDS         BIRTH RECORDS        BIRTH AND DEATH RECORDS         DEATH RECORDS

Historic Williamsburg Landmarks, by J. Luther Kibler, 1929:
The Barlow House     East Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia (now known as George Reid House)
The Barlow House is one of the oldest houses in Williamsburg.  The architecture is so typical of "Old Virginia" that the dwelling was once described as a place "where the charm of colonial days still lingers."  The restoration of this colonial four room story-and-a-half dormer-windowed cottage by using much new, best quality material, still preserves this charm with all its new attractiveness.
When the Barlow House was built is a question; but from old documents still preserved here the names of several successive owners are known:  Gabriel Boccairodo, George Bray, Edward Teagle, John Augustine De Neufville, and John Holdsworth Barlow, son-in-law of De Neufville.
A precious heirloom is cherished by the present life tenant of the Barlow House, whose grandmother, as Miss Henriette Fayette De Neufville, met General LaFayette at the Paradise House in 1824, when he gave her (Miss Fayette) an elegant silk badge bearing his name, portrait, and a motto.

Editor's Note.- This is the fifty-sixth of a series of articles on historical landmarks in Williamsburg, appearing exclusively in The News Leader. )
By J. LUTHER KIBLER.     [The date of this article not shown, copy of original not available]          
The Barlow House, one of the first three old houses to be restored (1928) by "Colonial Williamsburg, Inc." (A Rockefeller restoration corporation) is located opposite the "Unicorn's Horn," on Duke of Gloucester street. Some years ago a photographer, after having made a picture of this old home, gave it the rhetorical appelation: "Where the Charm of Colonial Days Still Lingers."
The house itself was not the scene of any great event in early Williamsburg history; yet family history furnishes some very interesting chapters of biographical associations, which connect this charming little house with noted names of Williamsburg's yesteryears -- even with that of the Marquis de Lafayette, and with the great Frenchman in a very unique way, and material evidence of the chaming Lafayette story is still in existence.
Two French Families.
The Williamsburg history of two French families that came to America parallel each other and connect the Barlow House with the family "Paradise House," near by. Phillip I. Barziza (born in Italy) a grandson of John Paradise, after coming to Virginia about 1817, married Cecilia Belette, whose sister, Henrietta Fayette Bellette, was the wife of John Augustine DeNeufville, the son of Jean Augustine DeNeufville of France.
Mary Marion, daughter of John A. and Henriette Fayette DeNuefville, married John H. Barlow, Jr., and from this John Barlow the "Barlow House" received its name. But the most interesting incident connecting the Barlow House with the Paradise House is that which concerns General Lafayette. When the French Marquis visited Williamsburg in 1821, he was the guest of James Lee one day for dinner, when Miss Henriette Fayette Bellette (afterwards the wife of John A. DeNeufville) being then about 16 years of age, neighbor-like, called at the Paradise House and the famous Frenchman, meeting her on this occasion. presented her with a handsome white silk badge (2 inches by 24 inches) bearing his portrait and the following inscription, etc., In medallion form: "Lafayette - Yorktown, Surrender Oct. 17, 1781 - Republican's Gratitude,, Earth's Greatest Tribute." Figures of the American eagle and the U.S. and French flags adorn the picture. This emblem of Franco-American friendship is a treasured heirloom of Miss Bellette's granddaughter today, who occupies the Barlow House.
Another matter of interest deserves notice here. Peter Robert DeNeufville, who came to America with Lafayette, was a brother of John A. DeNeufville named above. The DeNeufville's had met William Lee, of Virginia, in Europe. The James Lee mentioned above was of the Stratford Lees, by way of "Green Spring" (Berkley's old mansion) and the old Ludwell family that had owned the Paradise House site since 1700. Thus does the romantic history of the Paradise House include also an interesting chapter of the Barlow House history.

In a letter written by Mrs. Rutherfoord Goodwin, Research Dept, dated March 1947, in which the writer asked about the chain of custody of the Barlow house, Mrs. Rutherfoord writes in part:
The restored house in which you are interested is usually know as "Captain Orr's Dwelling," being named for Hugh Orr, an eighteenth centeruy blacksmith who owned the property prior to 1743. Because of its long association with the Barlow family in recent years, it is often called the "Barlow House."
Although we do not have a complete chain of title to the property, we know that it changed hands several times before it came into the possession of the Deneufville (DeNeuville) family about the middle of the nineteenth century. By his will dated August 2, 1870, John A. Deneufville left the house to his wife Harriett (Henrietta Fayette Bellette) during her natural life, and then in trust to John H. Barlow, Jr., for his daughter, Marion Barlow. In 1909, Marion D. Barlow left the property to her daughter, Emma Louise Barlow, who continues to live there today - having given "life right" to the property by the restoration organization, to who she sold the house.
John H. Barlow, Jr., and Mary Marion Deneufville had children Henriette Ludwell (Married to John T. Daniel, Emma Louise, and John Augustine (died an infant). We cannot find much information concerning John H. Barlow, Jr., although we know there was a J.H. Barlow in Williamsburg in 1854, and a John Barlow was treasurer of the asylum here about that time.

Photo by: Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)

Photo by: The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

16 July 1870, Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, pg 352, #98/113:
J.A. Deneufville, age 75, Harriet Deneufville, age 60, J.H. Barlow, Jr., age 30, Marion Barlow, age 30, Celia Powell, age 10, and Daphne Singleton, age 80, all born in Virginia      Census Image

03 June 1880, Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, pg 345, #81/103:
John S. [sic] Barlow, age 41, Marion Barlow, wife, age 42, Henriette Barlow, daughter, age 9, Louise Barlow, daughter, age 7, Cecelia Powell, cousin, age 19, and Lucy Goodall, servant, age 16, they and all parents born in Virginia         Census Image

June 1900, Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, pg 2b, #33/34:
Marion Barlow, head, widowed, she had born 3 children, 2 living, age 61, born February 1839, she and both parents born in Virginia, Emma Lou Barlow, daughter, age 27, born August 1872 in Virginia              Census Image

EMMA LOUISE BARLOW, born August 16, 1872.   [Bible, Birth Records]   and died March 09. 1962, burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co Virginia.  She did not marry.     [Tombstone Photo]

THOMAS JOEL 'T.J.' BARLOW3, son of John Holdsworth Barlow and Margaret Nelson Belett, was born 26 August 1842  [notes of Annie Cox Barlow] in Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, and died 08 November 1923, burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co Virginia.

He married ANNIE MASTIN COX on November 15, 1865.  [50th Anniversary Notice] The daughter of Richard Cox and Matilda Stevens, she was born November 1842 in New Jersey, and died 29 August 1916, burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co Virginia. 

Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography, edited by Lyon Gardiner Tyler, Published by Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1915, pgs 913-914
Thomas Joel Barlow, a successful business man and retired farmer, of Portsmouth, Virginia, has shown his worth in every position of life to which he has been called. The spirit of work was born with him, and no lessons of actual experience were necessary to inspire him with the purpose to excel. In business enterprise. in private charities, in help extended to struggling youth he has shown a noble spirit and a liberal hand. The Barlow's are an ancient family of England, and a number of the branches have been granted coats-of-arms. The family has produced many men of distinction, both in this country and in England.
John Holdsworth Barlow was born in 1809 and died in 1885. For a long period of time he conducted a general store in Williamsburg, and served as presiding magistrate of York county for many years. He also served as mayor of Williamsburg. He married, in 1832 to Margaret Nelson Belett, and had children: 1. John Holdsworth, Jr., who married Marian De Nuefville, and had children: Netta, who married John Daniel, and Emma Lou. 2) Thomas Joel, whose name heads this sketch. 3. Emma Cecelia, who married W.L. Jones, and had children: Henley, Thomas, Daniel, and Margaret. 4. Louise, who married to Galba Vaiden, and has one child, Louisanna.
Thomas Joel Barlow, son of John Holdsworth and Margaret Nelson (Bellett) Barlow, was born in Williamsburg, June 26, 1842. His elementary and college preparatory education was acquired in private schools in his native town, and he then matriculated at William and Mary College, which he attended in 1859-60 and 1861. April 19, 1861, he enlisted in the Junior Guards, later Company C, Thirty-second Virginia Infantry, Pickett's division. He was soon advanced to the rank of quarter-master-sergeant of the regiment, and served until the close of war. He was made prisoner at Sharpsburg and at Appomattox Court House. Returning to Williamsburg, he opened a general store there after his marriage, and conducted this for a period of two years, and removed to Portsmouth in 1867. For thirty years he was engaged in the grocery business, having a well established store in a good location. In 1892 he commenced a trucking business on a farm of three hundred acres, later sold this farm and purchased one hundred and sixty acres near the city limits, and has been successfully identified with this enterprise, retiring from his store business in 1895. Mr. Barlow is director in the Merchants and Farmers Bank. Has been a member of the city council, police board, school board, etc. He is a member of Stonewall Camp, Confederate Veterans, and was formerly a member of the Masonic fraternity, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. He is a Democrat in his political opinions, and a member of the Baptist church.
Mr. Barlow married Annie Mastin Cox, a daughter of Richard Cox, of New Jersey, who came to Virginia in 1843, and was the pioneer in the trucking business. Children: 1. Margaret Wardel, born November 22, 1866, died February 14, 1873. 2) Matilda Cecelia, born May 20, 1869, died June 4, 1887. 3. Annie Cox, born November 2, 1872. 4. Richard C., born May 2, 1875, died January 27, 1904; was a graduate of William and Mary College and of the University of Virginia; he became commonwealth attorney as soon as he was admitted to the bar, and bade fair to become one of the leading attorneys of the state. 5. Charles Holdsworth, born in Portsmouth, August 20, 1877; his elementary education was acquired in public and private schools, and then continued his education at William and Mary College, from which he was graduated in 1895; having become a student at the University of Virginia, he was graduated from this institution in the class of 1900 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Four years were spent in practical work in New York hospitals - Bellevue, Lying-In, Polyclinic and Kings County; he established himself in the general practice of medicine in Portsmouth in 1904, making a specialty of surgery and obstetrics; he is a member of the American Medical Association; Virginia Medical Association' Norfolk and Portsmouth Medical associations' Seaboard Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons; a trustee of the Baptist church, and a member of the Democratic party. 6. Carrie Young, born March 13, 1880; married January 22, 1913, John F. Benson, and had one child, John F., Jr., born December 1, 1913. 7. Thomas Joel, Jr., born November 30, 1886, died in 1887.

THOMAS JOEL BARLOW    Private, Williamsburg Junior Guard, Quartermaster Sergeant, Co C 32nd VA Infantry, organized May 1861, surrendered at Appomattox Court House VA April 09, 1865           Edson Barlow's military records

Notes of Annie Cox Barlow:   Copy of Original
In the Civil War Papa was in Longstreet's Corps   Pickett's Division    Corse's Brigade    32 Virginia Regiment    Company C    Williamsburg Junior Guards
Uncle Jack and Lieut. Willis from Hampton were shot (in the leg) at Sharpsburg. Papa took them to Mr. Edmund Lee's at Shepherdstown and stayed there from Sept. 17, 1862 to the end of Oct.    Lieut. Willis died there. Mrs. Lee, Miss Netta Lee, Papa & a negro boy buried him there in the yard.
Papa hired a hack in Shepherdstown for $100.00 and took Uncle Jack as soon as he was well enough to move, to Staunton. From there they went to Richmond.
Papa, who was then twenty years old, got back to the army Dec. 13, to the first battle of Fredericksburg.
Papa was quartermaster sargent in 32nd Va Regiment.
--
Edwin Lee, son of Mr. Edmund Lee came to see his father & mother and was captured but General McClennan returned him & his horse.

Letter written to Thomas father by the Quartermaster General in reference to Tom's health      Copy of Original

Q.M. Tent 32 Va
Near 'Gueneas'
Jan 25, 1863

Mr. Dear Sir:
My duty to Tom, constrains me tho' reluctant to inform you that during the past three months his health has become evidentally imparied - altho' he continues to dischage his duties with great cheerfulness and clarity, his system seems to be eservated, while its functions are deranged in many respects - so that I fear it would be hazardous for him to undergo the hardships and privations of another active campaign with this army. Under these circumstances, I would suggest that you out yourself to secure his detail at Richmond or some other military post - where his accurate knowledge of all the Regulations, details and usages of the __ War Deptmt. will render him eminently useful.
I need not assure you that I regret the loss of such a valuable assistant, as much as I do the misfortune which renders it probable. I scarcely know where I can find his equal in ability or efficiency.
Please present me kindly to Jack, and the other members of your family.
          Very truly your friend,
          Tho. P. McCandlish
          Capt. A.Q.M. 32 Va Inf.
Jno. H. Barlow, Esq.

GOLDEN WEDDING                  Copy of Original
Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Barlow passed the fiftieth milestone of their married life on Monday, November 15. The occasion was observed quietly on account of the illness of Mrs. Barlow, but their hosts of friends die not forget and many prayers were offered for her speedy recovery. May the loving Father deal gently with our dear old friends.

Bible Records of Thomas J. and Annie Maston Barlow, original from Judy Ohliger
BIRTHS, pg 1:      Copy of Original
Born at Williamsburg Va. June 26th 1842 Thomas Joel Barlow son of John H. and Margaret N. Barlow
Born November 17th 1842 Annie M. daughter of Richard and Matilda S. Cox
Born at Williamsburg Va. Thursday Nov. 22nd 1866 Maggie Wardell, daughter of Thomas J. and Annie M. Barlow
Born at Portsmouth Va. Thursday May 20th 69 Matilda Cecilia, daughter of Thos. J. and Annie M. Barlow
Born at Portsmouth Va Saturday November the 2nd 1872 Annie Cox daughter of Thomas J. and Annie M. Barlow
Born at Portsmouth Va Monday May 2nd 1875 son of Thomas J. and Annie M. Barlow, Richard Cox Barlow
Born at Portsmouth Va Monday August 20th 1877 Charles Holdsworth, son of Thomas J. and Annie M. Barlow
Born at Portsmouth Va March the 13rh 1880 Carrie Young Barlow daughter of Thomas J. and Annie M. Barlow
Born at Portsmouth Va June 30th 1886 Thomas Joel son of Thomas J. and Annie M. Barlow
Carrie Young Barlow married to John Francis Benson, son of Robert Francis and Lizzie Armistead Benson on January 22, 1913 in Portsmouth Virginia
Page 2 Birth Records [Family of John Francis Benson and Carrie Young Barlow]      Copy of Original
Born at St. Christopher's Hospital Norfolk Va Dec. 1, 1913, John Francis Benson, Jr., son of John F. Barlow and Carrie Barlow Benson
Born at Portsmouth Virginia May 26, 1916 Annie Barlow Benson, daughter of John Francis and Carrie Barlow Benson
Born at Portsmouth Virginia March 17, 1919 Caroline Holdsworth Benson daughter of John Francis and Carrie Barlow Benson
Born at Milan, Tennessee [private] John Francis Benson, III son of John Francis Benson Jr. and Gertrude Clothier Benson Born at Cincinnati, Ohio November 5, 1950, died November 5, 1950, son of John Francis and Gertrude Clothier Benson Ann Barlow Green, Born in Portsmouth, Va, [private], daughter of Milton Leon and Ann Benson Green Born in Portsmouth Virginia [private] Caroline Callis Green, daughter of Milton Leon and Ann Benson Green Married at Wilmington Deleware [private] to Mary Gertrude Clothier (John Francis Benson, Jr.) Married at Portsmouth, Virginia [private] to Milton Leon Green, son of John William and Doris Callis Green (Anne Barlow Benson)
DEATHS             Copy of Original
Maggie Wardell Barlow died in Portsmouth Va Tuesday October 14th 1873 and was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery
Thomas Joel Barlow, son of Thomas J. and Annie M. Barlow died in Portsmouth Va Saturday June 4th 1887 and was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery
Richard Cox Barlow died in Portsmouth Va January 27th 1904 and was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery
Matilda Cecilia Barlow died in Portsmouth Va July 13th 1905 and was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery
Annie Cox Barlow died in Portsmouth Virginia October __ 1954 and was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery
MARRIAGES          Copy of Original
Married November 15th 1865, at Fair Van Norfolk Co Va. by Rev. William M. Young, Thomas J. son of John H. and Margaret N. Barlow and Annie M., only daughter of Richard and Matilda S. Cox
Married Jan. 22 1913 at Portsmouth Va By Rev. R.B. Garrett John F. Benson and Carrie Young Barlow

THOMAS J. BARLOW TAKEN BY DEATH             Copy of Original with photograph      Page 1     Page 2
Thomas Joel Barlow, bank official and prominent Norfolk county trucker, died at 3:15 o'clock this morning at his home, 604 Court street, aged 81 years. He had been in failing health for several months but had been able to keep in personal touch with his business duties, and attended the meetings of the directorate of the Merchants' and Farmers' Bank, of which he was a member, until two weeks ago. Since that time he had been confined to his home. His death was not unexpected.
Mr. Barlow was born June 26, 1842, at Williamsburg, Va, the son of John Holdsworth Barlow and Margaret Nelson Bellette Barlow, and prepared in private schools for entrance at William and Mary College.
In Confederate Army.
He was a member of the college graduating class when he entered the Confederate Army as a member of Company C., Williamsburg Junior Guards, which was assigned to the Thirty-Second Virginia Regiment, Corse's brigade, Pickett's division of Longstreet's army corps. He served throughout the war and was with his command at the surrender at Appomattox.
Immediately after the close of the war he engaged in business at Williamsburg, and on December 1, 1867, entered mercantile business in Portsmouth. Early in the '90's Mr. B Barlow entered the trucking business in Norfolk county, and for the past 20 years managed the Cox farm at Port Norfolk, being highly successful and regarded as an authority on questions connected with the raising of produce for the northern markets.
PROMINENT IN CITY.
Mr. Barlow was one of the organizers and a charter member of the Merchants' and Farmers' Bank, of Portsmouth, and was the last of the charter members of the bank to survive. Until the time of his death he was a member of the board of directors. He was also a member of the board of directors of the Home Insurance Agency.
He was a member of the Court Street Baptist church and for many years was treasurer of the congregation. He served as member of the City Council, was a number of years a police commissioner of the city and a justice of the peace.
MARRIED IN 1865
In November, 1865, Mr. Barlow was married to Annie M. Cox, a daughter of Richard Cox, a pioneer trucker of Norfolk county. His immediate survivors are his son, Dr. C.H. Barlow; Miss Annie Cox Barlow and Mrs. John F. Benson, daughters; three grandchildren, three nephews and three nieces. One of the latter, Miss Vaiden, of Williamsburg, was among the members of the family at the bedside when Mr. Barlow died.
Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the family residence, 604 Court street, Rev. J. Elwood Welch, pastor of the Court Street Baptist church, and Rt. Rev. Arthur Conover Thomson, bishop coadjutor of the diocese of Southern Virginia, officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in Cedar Grove cemetery.

August 29, 1916                 Copy of Original
Mrs. Annie M. Barlow, wife of Mr. Thomas J. Barlow, died at her home, 604 Court street, at 9:50 o'clock this morning, at the age of 73 years. Mrs. Barlow was a native of Portsmouth and leaves a wide circle of friends to mourn her death. She was a consistent member of Court Street Baptist Church, and her loss will be deeply felt.
Mrs. Barlow was the daughter of the late Richard and Mrs. Matilda Smith Cox. Besides her husband she is survived by a son, Dr. C.H. Barlow, and two daughters, Mrs. John F. Benson and Miss Annie Cox Barlow. She is also survived by two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the residence Thursday afternoon at an hour to be announced later. Interment will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Mrs. T.J. Barlow         Copy of Original          
On Tuesday, September 5 [should have read August 29], Mrs. T.J. Barlow "fell asleep." For many weary months she had suffered from the effect of a stroke of paralysis, but was slowly recovering and was beginning to go about a little. On Monday he was taken sick and became unconscious, and never regained consciousness. On Tuesday morning without a pang or pain she passed to her eternal rest. Mrs. Barlow was greatly beloved by all who knew her. Quiet, gentle, reserved in her disposition, ever thoughtful and careful of others, she made her home a heaven of rest for her family, and a model for those who were fortunate enough to be guests in it. For many years she had been a faithful member of Court Street Baptist Church, and never missed a service as long as she was able to come. The pastor will ever regret that he was away at the time and did not know of her death until it was too late to come in time for the funeral. To our dear brother, left alone in his sorrow, and to the daughters and son, we extend our deepest sympathy in this time of their grief.

Mrs. Thomas J. Barlow       Copy of Original
Mrs. Annie M. Barlow, wife of Thomas J. Barlow, died at 9:50 o'clock yesterday morning in the residence, 604 Court street, at the age of 73 years. She was a native of Portsmouth, and leaves a large circle of acquaintances in the city.
Mrs. Barlow was the daughter of the late Richard and Mrs. Matilda Smith Cox. Besides her husband she is survived by a son, Dr. C.H. Barlow, and two daughters, Mrs. John F. Benson and Miss Annie Cox Barlow. She is also survived by two grandchildren.
Mrs. Barlow held membership in Court Street Baptist church.
The funeral will take place in the residence at 4:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.

August 31, 1916        Mrs. Annie T. Barlow      Copy of Original
Funeral services over the body of Mrs. Annie T. Barlow, who died Tuesday, were held at the residence, 604 Court street, at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. W.V. Savage, of Churchland Baptist Church, officiated, assisted by the Rev. A.C. Thomson, D.D., of Trinity P.E. Church, and interment took place in Cedar Grove cemetery. There was a large attendance at the services, and there was a wealth of beautiful floral offerings.
The pall-bearers were as follows:
Honorary - Dr. C.T. Parrish, Judge L.R. Watts, Judge K.A. Bain, Hon. W.C. Corbitt, Messrs. William G. Maupin, S.P. Oast, Goodrich Hatton and John S. Jenkins.
Active - Messrs. T.B. Griffin, M.V. Armistead, George R. Parrish, J. Vernon Carney, T.A. Bain, J.W.S. Butt, Lamar C. Toomer and William Peters.

ANNIE M. BARLOW          Copy of Original
The funeral of Annie M. Barlow, wife of Thomas J. Barlow, was held at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon, the services being conducted at the family residence, 604 Court street, by the Rev. W.V. Savage, pastor of the Churchland Baptist Church, assisted by the Rev. A.C. Thomson, rector of Trinity P.E. Church. The interment was made in Cedar Grove cemetery.
The following were pallbearers:
Honorary: Dr. C.T. Parrish, William G. Maupin, Judge L.R. Watts, Judge K.A. Bain, W.C. Corbett, S.P. Oast, John S. Jenkins and Goodrich Hatton.
Active: T.B. Griffin, M.W. Armistead, George P. Parrish, J. Vernon Carney, T.A. Bain, J.W. S. Bu__, Lamar Toomer, and William Peters.
The services were largely attended and there was a very large and handsome floral display.

28 June 1870, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co Virginia, pg 367, #398/503:
Thomas J. Barlow, age 27, born in Virginia, Annie M. Barlow, age 27, born in New Jersey, Margaret W. Barlow, age 3, born in Virginia, and Matilda Barlow, age 1, born in Virginia           Census Image

04 June 1880, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co Virginia, pg 552, #122/171:
Thos. J. Barlow, head, age 38, he and both parents born in Virginia, Annie M. Barlow, wife, age 38, born in New Jersey, father born in New Jersey, mother born in England, Tillie C. Barlow, daughter, age 11, Annie C. Barlow, daughter, age 7, Richard C. Barlow, son, age 5, Charles H. Barlow, son, age 2, and Carrie Y. Barlow, daughter, age 2 months, all children born in Virginia                      Census Image

04 June 1900, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co Virginia, pg 5b, #604/69/72, married 35 years, 7 children born, 5 living:
T.J. Barlow, head, age 57, born January 1842, Annie M. Barlow, wife, age 57, born November 1842, M.C. Barlow, daughter, age 31, born May 1868, Annie C. Barlow, daughter, age 28, born November 1871, C.Y. Barlow, daughter, age 20, born March 1880, Rich'd C. Barlow, son, age 25, born May 1875, and C.H. Barlow, son, age 21, born August 1878, they and all parents born in Virginia               Census Image

25 April 1910, Portsmouth, Independent City, Virginia, pg 12b, #604/175/211:
Thomas J. Barlow, head, age 57, he and both parents born in Virginia, Annie M. Barlow, wife, age 57, born in New Jersey, father born in New Jersey, mother born in England, Dr. Charles H. Barlow, son, age 33, born in Virginia, Annie C. Barlow, daughter, age 36, born in Virginia, and Carrie C. Barlow, daughter, age 30, born in Virginia        Census Image

03 January 1920, Portsmouth, Independent City Virginia, pg 3a, #604/46/83: Thomas Barlow, head, widower, age 77, Annie C. Barlow, daughter, age 47, and Charles H. Barlow, son, age 43, all born in Virginia                  Census Image

MATILDA CECELIA 'TILLIE' BARLOW, born 20 May 1869, and died of tuberculosis on 13 July 1905 [death date written in the Cox Family Bible], burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co Virginia

ANNIE COX BARLOW, born 02 November 1872, and died 04 October 1954, burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co Virginia.   She did not marry, and lived with her sister, Carrie Young Barlow Benson at at 41 Court St, Portsmouth Virginia, until her death.

CHARLES HOLDSWORTH 'WORTH' BARLOW, born 20 August 1877 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co Virginia, and died 21 July 1924, burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co Virginia

LOUISANA HENRIETTA BARLOW3, was born 07 August 1846,  [notes of Annie Cox Barlow] and died 25 August 1920  [notes of Annie Cox Barlow]

She married GALBA VAIDEN on 05 February 1868.  The son of Melville Vaiden and Mary Lucy Stubblefield, he was born 27 September 1845, and died between 1920-1930, probably in Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia.

Old King William homes and families: an account of some of the old homesteads and families of King William County, Virginia, from its earliest settlement By Peyton Neale Clarke, Published by J. P. Morton and company, 1897
Children of Galba Vaiden and Louisa Barlow are Lucy N. and John Melville Vaiden

01 August 1870, Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, pg 359, #206/264:
Louisa H. Vaiden, age 23, Lucy N. Vaiden, age 1, Olivia A. Vaiden, age 17, Emma C. Barlow, age 25, Sallie Barlow (black), age 17, and Ro. Washington, age 28, all born in Virginia           Census Image

01 June 1900, Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, pg 1a, #7/7, married 30 years, 2 children born, 1 living:
Galoa Vaiden, head, age and birthdate unknown, Louisa Vaiden, wife, age 52, born August 1847, Lucy N. Vaiden, daughter, age 30, born February 1870, and Louise Marshall, age 17, born February 1883, they and all parents born in Virginia               Census Image

23 April 1910, Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, pg 12b, #231/239, married 40 years, 2 children born, 1 living:
Gabbe Vaiden, head, age 64, Louise Vaiden, wife, age 63, and Lucy N. Vaiden, daughter, age 38, they and all parents born in Virginia         Census Image

16 February 1920, Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, pg 26a, #341/341/361:
Galba Vaiden, head, age 75, Louisiana H. Vaiden, wife, age 73, and Lucy N. Barlow, daughter, age 49, they and all parents born in Virginia       Census Image

04 April 1930, Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, pg 2b, #46/51:
Lucy Vaiden, head, age 57, she and both parents born in Virginia (Several roomers also live in the home, including Clifford A. Hedgepeth, age 20            Census Image

I'm very curious to know if the Clifford A. Hedgepeth show in the above census is a descendant of the person who contributed this research on an Isle of Wight Barlow family     Clifford A. Hedgepeth is shown in that families Bible records as born February 1909.   

WILLIAM HENRY BARLOW3, son of Robert Jesse Barlow and Sarah Graves, was born c1840, and died 01 April 1865, a casualty of Civil War

He married HARRIET ANN DURFREY. The daughter of William E. and Eliza Durfrey, she was born 27 January 1836.   Harriet married Thomas C. Eldred before the 1880 census.

From 32 Virginia Infantry, pg. 135 & 136, by Les Jensen
The next morning, March 31, 1865 Pickett waited until all the cavalry was up.    It was still raining at 10:00 a.m. when the division moved down the Scott Rd. toward Dinwiddie Court House, the cavalry in front. Terry’s Brigade led the infantry, followed by Corse, then Steuart. By noon, the rain had stopped, leaving the country a sopping mess, the streams over-flowing their banks.
The cavalry soon ran into opposition crossing a stream known as Chamberlain’s Bed. The infantry couldn’t ford the creek, and Terry had to pull back, searching for a usable ford. He finally found a crossing and forced it under fire, Corse following behind. Once across, the division formed a line of battle facing east, Terry on the left, Corse on the right, Steuart coming up behind.
The Federal cavalry in their front, armed with repeating carbines, were fighting dismounted, opposing the Confederate advance every step of the way. The Infantry threw out skirmishers and drove the enemy’s pickets back. But when the skirmishers reached the crest of the hill, they halted and waited for the main line to come up. Four hundred yards in advance was the main Federal body. Corse’s Brigade was moving forward, forming on the hilltop when the Federals advanced.
The 32nd Virginia was on the right of the brigade. As the Yankees charged, Private William Henry Barlow of Company C was killed. His brother, Robert G. Barlow, remembered:
“…I was immediately behind him. As he fell, I seized his musket (mine having failed to fire. I broke the stock off) & continued to fight…He must have been shot through the left hand & the stomach… seven of our company fell about the same time as Henry did; but he was the only one of them killed at the time…”
The Yankees bore down on the Confederate line, the fighting hand to hand and savage. They rolled around the regiment’s right flank and rear, forcing it back two or three hundred yards, the right crushed in, the 17th Virginia on their left exposed and also roughly handled. A number of men were cut off and taken prisoner. As the regiment fell back, with Colonel Montage trying to reform the line, Adjutant Pettit was killed. The Federal soldier who shot him was only ten feet away, and Colonel Montague angrily ordered the blue coat’s death. He was “literally riddled with bullets” wrote Barlow.
The Battle of Dinwiddle Court House proved to be one of the hardest fought the regiment had been in. The confused. Hand to hand nature of the fighting, the dense woods, and the rain and mud all combined to give it a particularly hideous quality. Unfortunately, the surviving records can only give us an idea of the cost. At least seven men in Company C were hit.    Private William Henry Barlow was killed instantly and private John A.J. Moss, who took a minie ball in the right lung, died on April 15.
Adjutant Pettit’s death was a particularly hard blow. Although a Pennsylvanian by birth, he had long since proven his loyalty to the Confederacy. He had been a confidant for some in the regiment, and had been well liked by all.    Sergeant Major Joseph V. Bidgood over the position but could not replace him.
The real loss was in prisoners. In the hand to hand fighting and in the darkness, at least 24 members of the regiment were captured. They were soon on their way to Point Lookout.
Still, the division held its ground and buried its dead. Robert Barlow went back that evening and covered his brother up with a blanket. The burial parties would inter him early the next morning.

WILLIAM E. DURFREY BIBLE RECORDS   

11 June 1880, Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, pg 356, #5/6:
Thomas C. Eldred, head, age 51, born in Georgia, both parents born in England, Harriet A. Eldred, wife, age 45, she and both parents born in Virginia, and Sarah A. Barlow, step-daughter, age 18, born in Virginia           Census Image

ROBERT GRAVES BARLOW3, son of Robert Jesse Barlow and Sarah Graves, was born 02 September 1842 in Williamsburg James Co Virginia, and died in December 1917 in Richmond, Independent City Virginia, burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Williamsburg, Williamsburg City, Virginia.    Tombstone Photo

He married MARY A. 'MOLLY' WEST.  She was born 03 September 1846, and died 10 May 1913 at Amelia Court House, burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Williamsburg, Williamsburg City, Virginia.  She had previously been married to MR. CRANDALL     Tombstone Photo

ROBERT G. or R.J. BARLOW, Private, Williamsburg Junior Guard, promoted to Sergeant, Co C 32nd VA Infantry, organized May 1861, surrendered at Appomattox Court House VA April 09, 1865        Edson Barlow's military records

History of Virginia, Volume 5, Biography, Chicago and New York, American Historical Society, 1924
......Robert G. Barlow, was born September 2, 1842, at Williamsburg, and spent practically all his life in Williamsburg, though he died at Richmond in December 1917. He was also a carpenter and builder, was an old line democrat, and one time acted as supervisor of the State Asylum at Williamsburg, and his record as a Confederate soldier covered four years from Manassas to Appomattox. He married Mrs. Mary (West) Crandall, who was born at James City, September 3, 1846, and died at Amelia Court House May 10, 1913. Their children were: Charles W., a Government employee at Dahlgreen, Virginia; Carrie M., wife of Edward M. Lee, assistant postmaster of Williamsburg; Robert Jesse; Mary E., wife of William M. Crooks, a real estate man at Jacksonville, Florida.

02 June 1880, Williamsburg, James Co Virginia, pg 343, #53/68:
Robert G. Barlow, head, age 37, Mary A. Barlow, wife, age 33, Charles W. Barlow, son, age 7, Carrie M. Barlow, daughter, age 5, Cora T. Barlow, daughter, age 3, Mary A. Barlow, daughter, age 1, and Robert J. Barlow, age 1, they and all parents born in Virginia           Census Image

June 1900, Williamsburg, James Co Virginia, pg 6b, #125/128:
Robert G. Barlow, head, age 56, born September 1843, Mary Barlow, wife, age 53, born September 1846, Cora Barlow, daughter, age 23, born January 1877, Robert J. Barlow, son, age 21, born January 1879, Mary Barlow, daughter, age 21, born January 1879, and Lucy Barlow, adopted daughter, age 5, born February 1895 in Virginia      Census Image

Mary A. Barlow, age 63, is living with son, Charles W. in 1910, showing that she is married, her second marriage, and that she had born 9 children, 4 living at this time.  Census Image

CHARLES WEST BARLOW4, born 15 August 1872 in Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, and died 03 October 1934 in Stafford Co Virginia, burial in the Bloxton Family Cemetery, Stafford Co Virginia.

June 1900, Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, pg 5a, #97/100, married 20 years, 6 children born, 5 living:
Willie Barlow, head, age 48, born September 1851, Susie Barlow, wife, age 39, born October 1860, Lula Barlow, daughter, age 19, born September 1880, Estelle Barlow, daughter, age 17, born July 1882, Eddie Barlow, son, age 15, born April 1885, Bessie Barlow, daughter, age 8, born April 1892, and Ida Barlow, daughter, age 1, born November 1898, they and all parents born in Virginia           Census Image

15 April 1910, Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, pg 2b, #30/31:
W.R. Barlow, head, age 57, Mary Barlow, wife, age 50, Lula Barlow, wife, age 25, Estelle Barlow, daughter, age 23, Edward Barlow, age 20, Bessie Barlow, daughter, age 18, and Ida Barlow, daughter, age 11, they and all parents born in Virginia     Census Image

17 April 1930, Newport, Warwick Co Virginia, pg 18b, #87/433/415:
Albin C. Saunders, head, widower, age 42, Audrey G. Saunders, daughter, age 11, Bessie B. Preston, sister-in-law, age 37, (marriage status not legible), Mary M. Preston, niece, age 12, Jack B. Preston, nephew, age 10, William T. Preston, nephew, age 7, Emmet C. Preston, nephew, age 5, Virginia E. Preston, niece, age 3 years, 6 month, William R. Barlow, father-in-law, age 78, Mary S. Barlow, mother-in-law, age 70, and Ida H. Barlow, sister-in-law, age 27, they and all parents born in Virginia     Census Image

LULA ELIZABETH BARLOW4, born 08 September 1880 in Virginia, and died 25 February 1912, burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co Virginia.  Tombstone photo

R. EDWARD 'EDDIE' BARLOW, born 03 April 1885 in Virginia, and died 10 March 1960, burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co Virginia. Tombstone photo

Social and Personal Notes          Copy of Original
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Joel Barlow, in 602 Court street, was the scene last evening at 6 o'clock of a very beautiful wedding when their younger daughter, Carrie Young, became the bride of Mr. John Francis Benson. In the drawing room were green and white decorations, Southern smilax trailing the walls, and growing tulips on the mantles. Before an improvised altar, where many candles burned amid white carnations, Rev. R. B. Garrett, pastor of Court Street Baptist Church, performed the ceremony in the presence of only the immediate families.
As the Naval Post band played Lohengrin's wedding march Misses Nanny Louise Page Butt, Jane Peters, Amelia Bain and Margaret Cox held the ribbons which formed an aisle for the bridal party. The bride entered with her father, by whom she was given away. She wore handsome gown of white charmeuse, trimmed with duchesse lace, and carried a bouquet of bride roses and her veil was caught with orange blossoms. She was attended by her sister, Miss Annie Cox Barlow, who was attired in spring green charmeuse, with an overdrapery of white chiffon cloth and pearl and rhinestone trimmings. She carried a bouquet of white sweet peas and ferns. The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Frank Benson, of Pittsburg.
Immediately following the ceremony a large and brilliant reception was tendered. The guests were received by the bride and groom, Mrs. and Mrs. Barlow and the groom's mother, Mrs. Frank Benson, and further welcomed by Misses Nannie Butt, Jane Peters and Annie Barlow and Dr. Worth Barlow. In the library and dining room the lights were shaded in pink and pink carnations and roses were arranged amid palms and Southern smilax. The punch table was presided over by Mrs. Kenneth Bain and Mrs. John B. Jenkins and punch was served by Misses Amelia Bain and Margaret Cox. The table in the dining room was adorned with a centrepiece of pink Killarney roses, surrounded by small vases of Roman hyacinths and maiden hair fern. From either end cream was cut by Miss Eliza Stout and Mrs. Farant. Mrs. Edmund L. Barlow and Mrs. John S. Jenkins saw to the welfare of the guests, who were served by Misses Carrie Nash, Elsie Nash, ALlie Benson, Virginia Bain, Fannie Slater, Lila West, Kate Bilisoly, Elizabeth Armistead, Margaret Jones, Lucy Vaiden, E.L. Barlow and Nancy Powell. The bride and groom left on a Northern trip and upon their return will be at home after February 10 in 314 Middle street.

03 January 1920, Portsmouth, Independent City, Virginia, pg 2a, #302/23/26:
John F. Benson, head, age 46, Carrie B. Benson, wife, age 39, John F. Benson, son, age 6, Ann B. Benson, daughter, age 4 years, 4 months, and Caroline H. Benson, daughter, age 10 months, they and all parents born in Virginia             Census Image

05-07 April 1930, Portsmouth, Independent City, Virginia, pg 2b, #41/43/48:
John F. Benson, head, age 56, he and both parents born in Virginia, Carrie B. Benson, wife, age 50, she and her father born in Virginia, mother born in New Jersey, John T. Benson, Jr., son, age 16, Anne B. Benson, daughter, age 13, Caroline H. Benson, daughter, age 11, and Annie C. Barlow, sister-in-law, age 57, all born in Virginia     Census Image

SARAH BARLOW4, born 04 June 1862.

She married JOHN H. SHEPHERD of Gloucester Co Virginia on 05 March 1885.   The son of John D. Shepherd and Elizabeth F., he was born 08 March 1848, and died 1935

I was unable to locate them in any census records with certainty.  I find a John and Sallie A. Shepherd in the 1910 and 1920 census' of Staunton, Bedford Co Virginia, their ages are close, but the only child I could identify is Mary E.     All information comes from WILLIAM E. DURFREY BIBLE RECORDS   

CHARLES WEST BARLOW4, son of Robert Graves Barlow and Mary A. West, was born 15 August 1872 in Williamsburg, James City Co Virginia, and died 03 October 1934 in Stafford Co Virginia, burial in the Bloxton Family Cemetery, Stafford Co Virginia.     Charles and Ella Tombstone Photo      Charles' tombstone gives his date of birth as 1862, and his year of death as 1924. He was actually born in 1872 and died in 1934. 

He married ELLA ELIZABETH BLOXTON on 09 September 1895 in Stafford, Stafford Co Virginia. She was born 02 February 1875, and died 29 September 1944, burial in the Bloxton Family Cemetery, Stafford Co Virginia.                  

Marriage Record:
BARLOW, Charles W. s/o Robert & Molly Barlow, age 23 S carpenter POB POR Williamsburg
BLOXTON, Ella E.; d/o A.E. & E.H. Bloxton age 20 S POB POR Stafford Co;
POM   Stafford  09 Sep 1895    minister A.T. Lyon   STMR

Ella Elizabeth Bloxton was the 4th of 7 children of:
Father:   Alexander Edwin Bloxton, farmer who fought for the South in Civil War
He was born 24 March 1846 (gravestone says 27 March 1846), Stafford Co Virginia, and died 10 June 1921, burial in Bloxton Family Cemetery.
Mother:   Ella Henry Conway, born 15 June 1842, Stafford Co Virginia, died 26 February 1917 burial Bloxton Family Cemetery -- "Mother" on her gravestone.
She was the daughter of Dr. Valentine Yelverton Conway, b. 1803, d. 1882, Stafford Co Virginia, and Mary Catherine Washington Henry -- married 22 December 1824
Ella's parents were married by a Methodist pastor 07 October 1867, Stafford Co Virginia.
Ella's grandfather was:
William Ashby Bloxton, Jr., farmer of 10,000 acres, born about 1808, Stafford Co Virginia
Married 1st wife: Lucy Clift in 1829, daughter of Arthur and Harriet Clift.  Lucy Clift, born 1810 in Stafford Co Virginia, death date in Stafford Co must be incorrect "1841", because she had my gg-grandfather in 1846. They had 4 sons
Married 2nd wife: Mary Elizabeth Burton and had 7 children.
First child, Robert Jefferson Bloxton, born about 1848; last child, Catherine Elizabeth Bloxton Martin born between 1860 and his death date: 16 January 1864, Stafford Co Virginia, of 'Billions Fever', so he and 2nd wife married between births of 1846 and 1848.

Contact for more Bloxton information

15 June 1900, Aquia, Stafford Co Virginia, pg 12a, #208/208, married 4 years, 2 children born, 2 living:
Charles Barlow, head, age 27, born August 1872, Ella Barlow, wife, age 25, born February 1875, Charls M. Barlow, son, age 3, born August 1896, and Rolf L.S. Barlow, son, age 1 month, born May 1900, they and all parents born in Virginia           Census Image

09 May 1910, Aquia, Stafford Co Virginia, pg 12b, #221/223, married 14 years, 5 children born, 4 living: (Indexed as Balon)
Charles Balon, head, age 37, Elizabeth E. Balon, wife, age 34, Charles M. Balon, son, age 13, Robert L. Balon, son, age 9, Ella E. Balon, daughter, age 5, and Mary A. Balon, mother, age 63, 2nd marriage, married 49 years, 9 children born, 4 living, they and all parents born in Virginia       Census Image

09 January 1920, Richmond, Henrico Co Virginia, pg 9b, #615/173/187: shown as married, but Charles is not enumerated.
Ella Barlow, head, age 42, Robert L. Barlow, son, age 19, Mary E. Barlow, age 14, Florrie E. Barlow, daughter-in-law, age 19, Robert L. Barlow, Jr., grandson, age 1 year, 3 months, and Florrie V. Barlow, granddaughter, age 0 months, they and all parents born in Virginia      Census Image

Questions to ponder: Why is Charles mother Mary living with them in the 1910, though his father, Robert is lodging elsewhere and claims to be a widower?
Where is Charles in the 1920 census, and why are the rest of the family living in Henrico Co?  Son Charles Jr. is also missing in 1920.  

She was staying with her Aunt Estelle Bloxton Eustace at age 7 in 1910:           Census Image
18 April 1910 census, Aquia, Stafford Co Virginia, pg --, #40/41, married 20 years, no children born to this marriage
Frank H. Eustace, age 57, Estelle M. Eustace, wife, age 40, Estelle Barlow, niece, age 7, Daisy Gallahan, servant, age 11, Cassie Lamb, (Laub) aunt, age 80

History of Virginia, Volume 5, Biography, Chicago and New York, American Historical Society, 1924
Robert Jesse Barlow has had a banking experience covering a quarter of a century, and he has been through every clerical department and has filled executive responsibilities. Mr. Barlow is cashier of the First National Bank of Kenbridge, and has held that post of duty since the bank was established.
He was born near Williamsburg in York County, January 15, 1879. His great-grandfather Barlow was a native of England and settled in New Kent County, Virginia. The grandfather, Robert Jesse Barlow, was born in New Kent County in 1814, but spent the greater part of his life at Williamsburg, where he died in 1892. He was a very expert mechanic in the building trade, and did business as a carpenter and builder for many years. He was three times married, and the grandmother of the Kenbridge banker was a Miss Graves. Their son, Robert G. Barlow, was born September 2, 1842, at Williamsburg, and spent practically all his life in Williamsburg, though he died at Richmond in December 1917. He was also a carpenter and builder, was an old line democrat, and one time acted as supervisor of the State Asylum at Williamsburg, and his record as a Confederate soldier covered four years from Manassas to Appomattox. He married Mrs. Mary (West) Crandall, who was born at James City, September 3, 1846, and died at Amelia Court House May 10, 1913. Their children were: Charles W., a Government employee at Dahlgreen, Virginia; Carrie M., wife of Edward M. Lee, assistant postmaster of Williamsburg; Robert Jesse; Mary E., wife of William M. Crooks, a real estate man at Jacksonville, Florida.
Robert Jesse Barlow attended public school at Williamsburg, and for two years was a student in William and Mary College. Leaving college in 1897, he went to work as a minor clerk for the Peninsula Bank of Williamsburg. In the course of his ten years service with that institution he filled successive posts, and finally, in 1907, resigned as assistant cashier to accept the cashiership of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Amelia Court House. He was there until 1914, and after two years of other connections he came to Kenbridge in February, 1916, and on March 9, 1916, was made cashier when the State Bank of Kenbridge was opened for business. The bank took out a national charter and the name was changed to the First National Bank on September 19, 1922. This bank has paid in capital stock of $35,800, surplus and profits of $12,000, and average deposits of $150,000. The present officers are: W.S. Manson, president; R.E. Gee, W.W. Hazelwood, and W.E. Copley, vice-presidents; R.J. Barlow, cashier; and Miss Piccola Matthews, assistant cashier. For the past two years Mr. Barlow has been treasurer of the Kenbridge Baptist Church and is a democrat in politics. During the World war he was a member of the Local Advisory Board, and went to the limit of his means in supporting the patriotic causes.
On October 12, 1904, in King and Queen County, he married Miss Mary K. Fleet, daughter of James R. and Ruby P. (Garnett) Fleet, the latter now making her home with Mr. and Mrs. Barlow. Her father was a farmer and deputy sheriff of King and Queen County, and died while on his way to Petersburg, at Lester Manor. Mr. and Mrs. Barlow have one child, Blair F., born July 5, 1905, now a student in Averett College at Danville.

19 February 1920, Kenbridge, Lunenburg Co Virginia, pg 3b, #62/61:
Robert J. Barlow, head, age 40, Mary E. Barlow, wife, age 41, Blair F. Barlow, daughter, age 14, and William B. Fleet, brother-in-law, age 34, they and all parents born in Virginia           Census Image

CHARLES MONCURE BARLOW5, son of Charles West Barlow and Ella Elizabeth Bloxton, was born 15 August 1896 in Virginia. An electrician by trade, Charles suffered from chronic breathing problems after being gassed during WWI.  WWII Draft Registration

He married CLARA GRACE ROMERO c1920.    She was born 1902 in Colorado.

I was unable to locate Charles in a 1920 census, both he and his father were missing. 

16-17 April 1930, Aquia, Stafford Co Virginia, pg 8a, #162/162:
Charles M. Barlow, head, age 33, he and both parents born in Virginia, Clara G. Barlow, wife, age 28, born in Colorado, father born in Missouri, mother born in Colorado, Charles M. Barlow, son, age 9, Clara G. Barlow, daughter, age 7, and Carrie L. Barlow, daughter, age 5, all children born in Virginia      Census Image

CHARLES MONCURE BARLOW, JR.6, born 11 December 1920 in Stafford Co Virginia, and died 11 April 1962, burial in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co Virginia.  SP5 US Army  WWII  Korea   
He married HELEN MARTHA STEINER of and they had 4 children, 2 born in Texas while he was serving in the military.
Children:  JANICE EILEEN, HOWARD MONTGOMERY, CHARLES DENNIS and TOM MONCURE BARLOW  -all private-

12 April 1930, Aquia, Stafford Co Virginia, pg 7b, #161/161:
Robert L. Barlow, head, age 29, Florrie Barlow, wife, age 29, Robert L. Barlow, son, age 11, William Barlow, son, age 8, Cecil Barlow, son, age 7, and Thomas Barlow, son, age 5, they and all parents born in Virginia             Census Image

ROBERT LYSLE BARLOW, JR., born 1918, and died 1975.     He married 1. BEULAH WYNNE HALE     He married 2. ANNIE LEE BAKER --living--

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