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JOHN3 SWEENEY (MOSES2, MOSES1) was born Abt. 1780 in Virginia, and died Abt. 1858. He married TABITHA VIRGINIA BAUGH in Prince Edward Co, Virginia, daughter of JAMES BAUGH and AGNES. She was born Abt. 1784 in Virginia, and died 16 January 1860.
Notes for JOHN SWEENEY:
From "Historical Notes of Appomattox County, Virginia" by Stuart McDearmon Farrar.
Sweeney House, it is said, was a four-room frame dwelling which was located very near the village of Clover Hill, the county seat. The exact description of the house and the site on which it was located has not been confirmed.
The house was built, probably around 1815, by John Sweeney and his wife, Tabitha Baugh Sweeney.
Opinion seems to locate John Sweeney house and tavern on the east side of Hwy. 24, north of the Appomattox River and approximately at the site of the Famous Apple Tree (marker). This structure was destroyed by fire some time just before or afte
r the Surrender.
John Sweeney mill was on the same side as Robert M. Sweeney place. There was a hole there with burrs, north of the bridge and about 75 yards west of the present highway. Major Flood owned this land and later sold same to the Government.
More About JOHN SWEENEY:
Fact 1: Farmer/Wheelwright
Fact 2: 10 children
Fact 3: Abt. 1815, John Sweeney house and mill built near village of Clover Hill (Appomattox, VA)
Children of JOHN SWEENEY and TABITHA BAUGH are:
i. LOUISIANA4 SWEENEY, b. Prince Edward Co, Virginia; d. Bef. 1865, Appomattox Co, Virginia; m. JENNINGS W. CONNOR; b. 4 July 1839, Buckingham Co, Virginia; d. 10 February 1921, Appomattox, Appomattox Co, Virginia.
More About LOUISIANA SWEENEY:
Fact 1: 1st wife
Notes for JENNINGS W. CONNOR:
Obituary-
February 9, 1921
Mr. Jennings Conner died at his home near Old Appomattox Court House late this Wednesday night in the 82nd year of age. He was born and raised in this county and was esteemed as one of our citizens. He was a Confederate Veteran and is survive
d by Mrs. Daniel Ferguson, an only sister of 18 brothers and sisters. He is survived by three children, Mrs. Annie Conner of Roanoke, Virginia, Mrs. J. H. O'Brien and Duvall Conner of this county. His remains will be buried at O'Brien Cemetery nea
r his home, on Rt. 656
More About JENNINGS W. CONNOR:
Burial: F.A. O'Brien Farm Cemetery, Rt. 656, Appomattox Co, Virginia
Fact 1: Farmer
Fact 2: Civil War CSA/Co B/46th VA Infantry
15. ii. MARTHA A. SWEENEY, b. Abt. 1812, Prince Edward Co, Virginia.
iii. 1ST LT. JOEL WALKER SWEENEY, b. 1810, Buckingham Co, Virginia; d. 29 October 1860, Appomattox, Prince Edward Co, Virginia (Source: 29 Oct 1860/Buried Sweeney Cem, (Rt 24) Appomattox, Appomattox Co, VA).
Notes for 1ST LT. JOEL WALKER SWEENEY:
"Lynchburg Virginian"
11 December, 1845
"Old Joe Sweeney"
This imimitable Banjo player is to perform at the Theatre tonight, (Thursday).
He is a native born Virginian, reared in old Buckingham Co. (soon to be Appomattox), and after an absence of several years in Europe, where he performed to the astinishment of the Crowned heads there, he was returned among us, and will make hi
s original Virginia instrument gladder the hearts of the citizens and convulge their sides with laughter. He has with him Frank Bower the greatest Ethiopian extravaganza extant. - - Go and see them tonight.
"Lynchburg Virginian"
2 July, 1848
"Appomattox"
There will be a Barbecue and Dinner in celebration of the 4th of July next, at Clover Hill - at which time there will be a Sabbath School address, and procession of the different schools - the Declaration of Independence read and an Address deliv
ered on the occasion. A parade by the Troop and a Band of Music in attendance, by Joe Swinney.
THE MANAGERS.
More About 1ST LT. JOEL WALKER SWEENEY:
Fact 1: Banger (Musician); Banjo, violin, harmonica
Fact 2: Inventor of Banjo/5th string
Fact 3: Banjo player for General J.E.B. Stuart
Fact 4: 24 April 1850, 1st Lt./174th Regiment/Virginia Militia
Fact 5: 29 October 1860, Was attended by Dr. William Diuguid Christian at death
Fact 6: 1838, Joined a circus in Lynchburg/played banjo concerts
Fact 7: April 1839, Appeared in New York City for the first time
Fact 8: 1843, Went to England with the "Sands Great American Circus Company"
Fact 9: 23 January 1843, Played the English Opera House (now the Lyceum Theatre) in London
Fact 10: Played for Queen Victoria & royal functions for two years
Fact 11: Died of measles
Fact 12: House was used as hospital during latter days of the War.
Fact 13: Engaged but never married
16. iv. ELIZABETH E. SWEENEY, b. 1816, Prince Edward Co, Virginia; d. 28 January 1897, Appomattox, Prince Edward Co, Virginia.
v. MARY JANE SWEENEY, b. 1820, Prince Edward Co, Virginia; d. 1892, Appomattox Co, Virginia (Source: 1892/Buried F. A. O'Brien/ Sweeney Cem, (Rt 656) Appomattox Co, VA); m. J. W. FLOWERS, 22 December 1880, Tennessee (Source: Marriage/IGI/22 De
cember 1880/Tennessee); d. Tennessee.
More About MARY JANE SWEENEY:
Fact 1: Moved to Tennessee
Fact 2: Widow / no children
Fact 3: Returned to Appomattox and lived with Martha J. Sweeney after husband's death
Fact 4: Went blind
vi. RICHARD ALEXANDER SWEENEY, b. 1826, Prince Edward Co, Virginia; d. 10 February 1859, Washington,District of Columbia (Source: 10 Feb 1859/Washington, D.C./32 years of age/disease of lungs/pg. #140 of the Old Records; Bureau of Vital Statis
tics).
Notes for RICHARD ALEXANDER SWEENEY:
"Lynchburg Daily Virginian"; 4 September, 1860
"The Military of Appomatox"
For the last two days our country men have exibited a military pride and spirit superior to that of days gone by, and in full keeping with the age and exigencies of the times.
Just at this moment, the men of the 174th., Appomattox County Regiment are marching our streets, seated on horse-back and in vehicles, under the full influence of the drum, fife, banjo and violin, the Messers. (Robert and Samuel) occupying the mo
st prominent position in the band of music. Their efforts on the violin and banjo stand unequaled, except by the world-renowned Joe Sweeney, who threw around the banjo the first halo of attraction and importance-demonstrating the fact that geniu
s needs no royal instrument to excite the wonder and admiration of the world; for with the simple banjo, talented Joe Sweeney secured the attention and presence of her Majesty, Queen Victoria.
The Sweeney's are indeed a wonder
A mere scientific in competition with them would be as little observed and respected as the chirping grasshopper amidst the booming cannon. In addition to our drill, the election and promotion of officers too
k place yesterday. Major James Robertson was promoted to the office of Lieutenant Colonel; Major Joel Flood to that of 1st Major and Dr. Wm. H. Abbitt to that of 2nd Major. The Dr. I think, has not been here since the drill commenced - I therefor
e cannot speak of his military excellencies. He is otherwise a very fine fellow and I am sure will do honor to his position. Major Flood, also, though quite a young man, is a fine looking officer, and displays the right kind of spirit to make a tr
ue, and genuine and honored soldier. The officers generally are good- looking men, and, I have no doubt, have done their duty. The commanding officer, of our Regiment, Colonel Wyatt Abbitt, is just the right kind of man for a hard fight, an
d I am sure if old John Brown had known that Virginia could have produced one hundred men like him, her soil would have remained inviolated to this day. Our landlord, Capt. Hix, is a kind, jovial, agreeable and hospitable old gentleman-seemin
g to desire the happiness of all around him, and sparing no pain to make his visitors comfortable.
Appomattox Court House, 30 Aug., 1860 JUSTITIA
More About RICHARD ALEXANDER SWEENEY:
Fact 1: Banger (Musician) violin
Fact 2: Captured at Five Forks and sent to Pt. Lookout, MD
Fact 3: Confederate Army
vii. MISSOURI ALICE SWEENEY, b. Abt. 1838, Prince Edward Co, Virginia; d. 9 April 1885, Appomattox, Prince Edward Co, Virginia (Source: 9 Apr 1885/Buried F. A. O'Brien/ Sweeney Cem, (Rt 656) Appomattox Co, VA); m. JENNINGS W. CONNOR, 3 Octobe
r 1866, Prince Edward Co, Virginia; b. 4 July 1839, Buckingham Co, Virginia; d. 10 February 1921, Appomattox, Appomattox Co, Virginia.
More About MISSOURI ALICE SWEENEY:
Census: 1850, Name spelt Messaari A. Swinney/VA
Notes for JENNINGS W. CONNOR:
Obituary-
February 9, 1921
Mr. Jennings Conner died at his home near Old Appomattox Court House late this Wednesday night in the 82nd year of age. He was born and raised in this county and was esteemed as one of our citizens. He was a Confederate Veteran and is survive
d by Mrs. Daniel Ferguson, an only sister of 18 brothers and sisters. He is survived by three children, Mrs. Annie Conner of Roanoke, Virginia, Mrs. J. H. O'Brien and Duvall Conner of this county. His remains will be buried at O'Brien Cemetery nea
r his home, on Rt. 656
More About JENNINGS W. CONNOR:
Burial: F.A. O'Brien Farm Cemetery, Rt. 656, Appomattox Co, Virginia
Fact 1: Farmer
Fact 2: Civil War CSA/Co B/46th VA Infantry
viii. PVT. SAMPSON DECATUR SWEENEY, b. 1832, Prince Edward Co, Virginia; d. 13 January 1864, Orange Co, Virginia.
Notes for PVT. SAMPSON DECATUR SWEENEY:
Sampson D. Sweeney enlisted 12 Jan 1861-1862, as tropper in Civil War at Centerville, VA. Private, Co H, (Appomattox Rangers) 2nd Regiment, Virginia Calvary. Detailed for duty at General Stuart's headquarters. Died of smallpox at Orange Co. Court
house. Other sources claim he was banjo player for General J.E.B. Stuart.
Sampson D. Sweeney-2nd VA Calvary, Pvt., Co. H., born circa 1832. Bangerman (banjo player), age 28. Appomatox County 1860 census. Enlisted Centerville,
1 February, 1862. Present through 28 February, 1862. AWOL 15 September- 31 October, 1862. Absent detailed at Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's Headquarters, November 1862-August 1863. Issued clothing 26 October, 1863. Presence or absence not stated November-D
ecember, 1863, died of small pox in Orange Co.
Court House Hospital, 13 January, 1864. Effects $26.00, "Grest Banjo Player".
Brother of Joe Sweeney, inventor of the banjo and (?incorrect) Robert M. Sweeney.
More About PVT. SAMPSON DECATUR SWEENEY:
Military: Pvt./Co H/2nd Virginia Calvary/Confederate States Army
Occupation: Violin/Banjo player