John W. and Victoria (Combs) Heishman
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Title
John W. and Victoria (Combs) Heishman
Subject
Heishman, John William (1855-1923)
Heishman, Victoria Virginia (Combs) (1853-1938)
Description
John William Heishman, seated, with his wife, Victoria V. (Combs) Heishman, standing beside him.
John was born in Hardy County, West Virginia, to Philip and Susan (Baughman) Heishman.
He married Victoria V. (Combs) Heishman in 1878 in West Virginia. Like John, Victoria had been born and grew up in Hardy County.
At some point after that, the couple moved to Shenandoah County and settled in the Saumsville community.
John was a well-known farmer in that community when he died.
Over their many years together, John and Victoria raised four sons and three daughters.
John was born in Hardy County, West Virginia, to Philip and Susan (Baughman) Heishman.
He married Victoria V. (Combs) Heishman in 1878 in West Virginia. Like John, Victoria had been born and grew up in Hardy County.
At some point after that, the couple moved to Shenandoah County and settled in the Saumsville community.
John was a well-known farmer in that community when he died.
Over their many years together, John and Victoria raised four sons and three daughters.
Creator
Morrison Studio
Source
Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
Publisher
Shenandoah County Library
Date
Labeled "June 1915" on box of plates.
Contributor
Identified by Sharon Martin in 2014 and 2026. She is the great granddaughter of the subjects and has the photograph in her collection.
Biographical information was compiled from public records.
Rights
IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED
Identifier
016356
Original Format
Glass Negative
Collection
Citation
Morrison Studio, “John W. and Victoria (Combs) Heishman,” Shenandoah County Library Archives, accessed January 26, 2026, https://archives.countylib.org/items/show/46334.
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