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Samuel Jefferson Artz on "Mike"
Photograph of Samuel Jefferson Artz astride his horse, "Mike".
Samuel Artz was born at the family farm near Edinburg. The beginning of the Civil War found the 24 year old farmer, orphaned and unmarried, ready and willing to enlist with a local…
Samuel Artz was born at the family farm near Edinburg. The beginning of the Civil War found the 24 year old farmer, orphaned and unmarried, ready and willing to enlist with a local…
Print of Stonewall Jackson
Photograph of a print image of Stonewall Jackson.
Rev. John David Hamaker
Reverend J.D. Hamaker seated in a chair with a pen poised in his right hand.
John David "J.D." Hamaker is most remembered for his decades long service as a Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Strasburg and, in his early…
John David "J.D." Hamaker is most remembered for his decades long service as a Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Strasburg and, in his early…
William Harvey Riffey
Portrait photograph of William Harvey Riffey, Confederate Veteran and farmer, from the Woodstock area of the county.
His parents were George and Polly (Book) Riffey. He married Sarah (Hollar) Riffey and had many children.
During the Civil War,…
His parents were George and Polly (Book) Riffey. He married Sarah (Hollar) Riffey and had many children.
During the Civil War,…
George Alva Boyer
Portrait photograph of George Alva Boyer in his later years. He became the oldest living Confederate Veteran in Woodstock before he died.
He enlisted on Christmas Day, 1862 and served until May 1865. He was a member of the 35th Battalion Virginia…
He enlisted on Christmas Day, 1862 and served until May 1865. He was a member of the 35th Battalion Virginia…
Confederate Veteran and Wife
Unidentified Confederate Veteran standing beside his unidentified wife.
The man is wearing a Southern Cross of Honor, a commemorative medal established in 1899 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy to honor Confederate Veterans.
The man is wearing a Southern Cross of Honor, a commemorative medal established in 1899 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy to honor Confederate Veterans.
John H. Grabill
Studio photograph of John H. Grabill wearing a Confederate uniform.
Grabill was a Confederate veteran and the first Superintendent of Shenandoah County Public Schools. He was also the publisher of the Shenandoah Herald Newspaper in Woodstock for…
Grabill was a Confederate veteran and the first Superintendent of Shenandoah County Public Schools. He was also the publisher of the Shenandoah Herald Newspaper in Woodstock for…
Elizabeth "Eliza" Clinedinst Crim
Photograph of Elizabeth “Eliza” Clinedinst Crim reading a book.
Eliza was also known as “Mother Crim” due to her actions following the Civil War Battle of New Market caring for cadets from the Virginia Military Institute.
This picture…
Eliza was also known as “Mother Crim” due to her actions following the Civil War Battle of New Market caring for cadets from the Virginia Military Institute.
This picture…
John H. Grabill
Portrait photograph of John H. Grabill in his later years wearing a Southern Cross medal on his chest indicating he was a Confederate veteran.
Grabill was the first Superintendent of Shenandoah County Public Schools. He was also the publisher of…
Grabill was the first Superintendent of Shenandoah County Public Schools. He was also the publisher of…
Multi-Generational Photograph
Family group shows an unidentified older man with a beard and wearing a "Southern Cross" pin on his jacket. He is seated beside an unidentified woman holding a toddler. Two other unidentified women of different generations are standing behind…
Civil War Soldier
Heavily damaged and faded photo of a framed photograph of an unidentified soldier in a military uniform from the Civil War timeframe.
Harrison Holt Riddleberger
Photo of an oval-framed portrait photograph of Harrison Holt Riddleberger wearing an army uniform from the Confederate States of America.
Born in Edinburg, he was the son of Madison J. Riddleberger, a gunsmith by trade and stagecoach driver, and…
Born in Edinburg, he was the son of Madison J. Riddleberger, a gunsmith by trade and stagecoach driver, and…
Confederate Monument at Massanutten Cemetery
Photograph showing the Confederate Monument located in the Massanutten Cemetery of Woodstock. The Monument is part of "Holly Circle" in that cemetery.
Civil War Veteran
Photograph of an unidentified older man in a suit and standing with his cane by a chair.
He is also wearing a Southern Cross of Honor medal on his lapel indicating he is a veteran of the U.S. Civil War.
He is also wearing a Southern Cross of Honor medal on his lapel indicating he is a veteran of the U.S. Civil War.
Bushong Farm
Photograph of the Bushong Farm located in the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park north of New Market, Virginia. The Federal-styled home was built in 1825 to accommodate Jacob Bushong and Sarah Strickler's growing family.
The 1864…
The 1864…
Reverend John D. Hamaker
Photograph of Rev. J.D. Hamaker standing in the studio and wearing an overcoat.
John David "J.D." Hamaker is most remembered for his decades long service as a Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Strasburg and, in his early…
John David "J.D." Hamaker is most remembered for his decades long service as a Minister of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Strasburg and, in his early…
Harrison Holt Riddleberger
Photo of a photograph of Harrison Holt Riddleberger, who owned a local newspaper and became a prominent political player in Shenandoah County.
Born in Edinburg, he was the son of Madison J. Riddleberger, a gunsmith by trade and stagecoach…
Born in Edinburg, he was the son of Madison J. Riddleberger, a gunsmith by trade and stagecoach…
Atwell W. Frye
Portrait photograph of Atwell W. Frye in his later years, holding a Confederate flag and sitting on a porch outdoors.
He was a Confederate veteran of the Civil War, and served in Co. H, of the 11th Va. Calvary.
His wife was Martha (Maphis) Frye…
He was a Confederate veteran of the Civil War, and served in Co. H, of the 11th Va. Calvary.
His wife was Martha (Maphis) Frye…
Older Couple on a Bench
Unidentified older man with glasses, a mustache and beard, and wearing a bow tie and hat, is seated beside an unidentified older woman.
The man is wearing a Southern Cross medal on his lapel indicating he was a Confederate veteran.
Probably,…
The man is wearing a Southern Cross medal on his lapel indicating he was a Confederate veteran.
Probably,…
Battle of Kernstown Map
Detailed map of the First Battle of Kernstown fought during the Civil War in 1862.
The words, "The Handley Library", are along the margin.
The words, "The Handley Library", are along the margin.
George Alva Boyer and Family
Photograph of George Alva Boyer (left) seated with an unidentified man and young child.
The other man and child are probably members of the Boyer family.
George Alva Boyer is most remembered as a Confederate Veteran of the Civil War. He was a…
The other man and child are probably members of the Boyer family.
George Alva Boyer is most remembered as a Confederate Veteran of the Civil War. He was a…
George Alva Boyer and Family
Photograph of George Alva Boyer on the left. The other man and the child are also members of the Boyer family (but unidentified).
George Alva Boyer is most remembered as a Confederate Veteran of the Civil War. He was a native of Fort Valley, and…
George Alva Boyer is most remembered as a Confederate Veteran of the Civil War. He was a native of Fort Valley, and…
"View of the Town of Strasburg..."
Sketch of the Town of Strasburg Virginia and Federal troops dated March 25 1862. It is from an issue of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Almanac.
The sketch looks south and includes a description of the town and some of its interaction with troops…
The sketch looks south and includes a description of the town and some of its interaction with troops…
Letter, Christopher Fansler to Mary C. Fansler, August 1863
Letter sent by Shenandoah County resident Christopher Fansler to Mary C. Fansler in August 1863. At the time Christopher, a native of Woodstock VA, was serving in the Confederate Army's 12th Cavalry Regiment and was stationed in Culpeper Virginia.…
New Market Battlefield
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing an aerial view of the New Market Battlefield's Hall of Valor building under construction.