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1 Staunton, News-Leader, Nov. 24, 1974 5 ton tories of Augusta County Lady Staun (EDITOR'S NOTE: Supervisors meeting set for Tuesday capacity and met her, is not known. It is almost certain he By GLADYS B.CLEM When Lady Rebecca Staunton Birth-Nights. Myriads of candles would illumine the palace, from its glass enclosed cupola to the lived in Virginia, as the wife of did not meet her in London. Delicately reared, young ladies broad iron entrance gates.

Lt. Gov. Gooch, none had ever Gowned in delicate pastels, heard of Womens Lib. Most which she is said to have wives participated in life 22 years, he had become a tired and worn out old man. In the late summer of 1749 the Gooches sailed fof England.

Many of the assemblymen and their wives were present at the Yorktown Landing to bid them adieu. Rebecca took her husband to various spas, hoping his health would improve. But there seemed no cure for his malady. He died Dec. lai ana was buried at Yarmouth, England.

Lady Staunton lived quietly following her husband's death. She made her will in 1773. In it she bequeathed the silver service cup and pattern to William and Mary College as a memorial to her son, William Jr. In later years the service was fittingly presented to Bruton Parish Church of Williamsburg. Material used in this article was taken from the "Virginia by B.

F. Kegley; "Colonial by Richard L. Morton; Virginia Magazine of History 1895, Vol.3; three William and Mary Quarterlies, and "Colonial Virginia by J. Luther Kibler.) avored, Rebecca would stand through the activities of a more beside Sir William, resplendent in blue satin trimmed with gold new life she would find there, William invited her sister Anne, called "Cocky" by the family, to accompany them to their new home. It was mid-autumn when their vessel docked at Yorktown Landing.

The woods beyond the landing were gay with the yellows and reds of fall. Rebecca must have breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the group of officials and their wives, wearing the silks and satins as grand as any of His Majesty's court, who were there to welcome them. braid, to greet their guests as Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the County Office Building, the Augusta County Board of Supervisors will consider three rezoning requests, seven mobile home permit renewals and four Planning Commission entered. Existence had progressed so seldom made it unless vigilantly chaperoned, IiOndon being regarded as a den of iniquitous immorality by most.

In spite of her modest and quiet mien, Rebecca must have possessed special persuasive powers, as shortly after they were married she cajoled William into giving up his military career for the study of law. When a son was born to them, gregarious and outgoing husband. A woman's place was in the home not outside regardless of her social standing. It required a female of strong and vital personality to leave her imprint on the history of that day. It is difficult to penetrate the smoothly over the years, it came as a distinct shock when "young William" was taken ill and lived The public hearings on the only a short while following the virulent attack.

A promising rezoning requests include: A Planning Commission student at William and Mary College, he had fallen in love with and married Elinor Bowles, recommendation to rezone from The Governor's Palace was curtain of the past and locate the shadowy image of Iady Rebecca Gooch. Records are so meager that much has to be left to who survived him. He was undergoing repairs, which were not quite complete on their arrival. Until this was ac buried at Yorktown. whom they named William Rebecca was sure her cup of happiness was filled to the brim.

In 1727 William Gooch was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Virginia Colony. He was well fitted for the conjecture. The two arch enemies, England and Spain, were at war It has been established that 4 Sfreccal mctatim Sunday, November 24, 1974 7:30 P.M. Second Presbyterian Church The Hampden-Sydney Longwocd College Gospel Team (a group oi 12 young college students) will present a program ot music, singing and sharing. (fane ftin ca and ie front 0 cwutderfrd exfwiietu! again with Sir William appointed she was the daughter of William to lead the colonial troops on an Staunton, Esq, of Hampton, expedition to the Caribbean.

Middlesex, an area noted for its prosperity that supplied much of London with its daily produce. The Gooch family was of the semi-official class. Thomas (Rebecca had hoped his soldiering days were over). But before hostilities had really started he was injured. From that time on his health suffered.

As a result of his son's death, his recent injury and the fact he had served the Colony of Virginia for position, possessing the qualifications of leadership, able and of an urbane and jovial disposition. He would be in perfect accord with Virginia's colonial life style. No doubt Rebecca approached this change in their existence with dread and consternation. All the harrowing tales of Indian massacres loomed vividly Gooch, William's father, being an Alderman of Yarmouth and his older brother the Bishop of Norwich. With a yen to lead a soldier's life, William had joined the army at an early age.

He complished they would be the guests of President Blair and his lady at William and Mary College. The Gooches were most hospitably received and had soon adjusted to colonial life, official as well as social. With a corp of well trained servants and "Cocky" to assist her, Rebecca had it much easier than she had anticipated. William was literally carried away with it all. "We have all manner of unusual conveniences," he wrote a friend in England, "handsome gardens, orchards full of fruit and a very large park for deer." And the galas! Even Rebecca enjoyed them in her quiet way.

When the General Assembly convened many members brought their wives with them. If the days were given over to official duties the nights were given over to balls and soirees. But the real celebration was the served with disctinction in before her. In her imagination A-l residential to B-business a parcel of land containing approximately 1.4 acres, located on the south side of U. S.

250 just west of Va. 644 near Staunton and owned by Marion M. and Jean G. Harner; A request by Roger B. Willetts to rezone from A-6 residential to R-rural a parcel of land containing .829 acres located adjacent to 1-64 and lying east of Va.

834. The property is owned by Christopher Wulin; An application by Robert McCoy to park a mobile home on U.S. 340, approximately Vk miles north of Waynesboro on property owned by Frank E. Wright. The renewal requests are for: A permit for Mrs.

Joseph Wade to park a mobile home on U. S. 250 east of Va. 642 behind her home; A permit for Jane H. Morrison to park a mobile home behind Roy's Eastside Florist at the intersection of Va.

612 and U. S. 340; A permit for Elizabeth Holland to park a mobile home on the north side of Va. 806 and the railroad in Fisher-sville; A permit for James Fridley to park a mobile home on Va. 42 on Lot 65 in Augusta Springs; A permit for Roy Dedrick to Queen Ann's War, when Spain a savage was hiding behind every tree in the Virginia and England both coveted wilderness.

The dangers of crossing the Atlantic seemed lorida. Whether the young soldier fere's ip place lilT3one irst saw Rebecca as he rode minimal in comparison. As a dutiful wife, Rebecca past her father's estate or whether he was stationed in that agreed to come to Virginia. To help her adjust to the strange vicinity in some military Chadwick will be observance of their Majestie's at AM A on Monday FORT DEFIANCE Howard Chadwick, songwriter and recording artist will perform at Augusta Military Academy on park a mobile home on Lot 8 of Rose Addition on Third Street in Monday at 8 p.m. in the assembly hall.

The complimentary concert is Stuarts Draft; A permit for Russell Cline Jr. Wednesday, Nov. 27 Serving 5 PM 'Till Thanksgiving Supper SP0TTSW00D COMMUNITY CENTER Price-Donation 1 being sponsored by the academy to park a mobile home on Lot 6 of program on a learn-to-ski student trip planned at Snowshoe in early February. Chadwick, composer of "Monday's Child" and "Sunday Morning will perform for an hour and a half. The slide show will last approximately a half-hour.

Following the presentation there will be a signup session for interested students. Chadwick has been a professional performer and member of ASCAP since 1970. Faculty sponsor for the program is Col. C. E.

Savedge, headmaster. and the Snowshoe Ski Academy in Slaty fork, W. and will feature in addition, a slide Broadview Acres located on Va. 792 north of U. S.

250; A permit for Buryle Brooks to park two mobile homes on Va. 608, approximately two miles Personal east of U. S. 11 near Steeles Sponsored By: Young People Of Old Providence Tavern. The Planning Commission mention Presbyterian Church recommendations include: Highland County Final plat of Rolla Mill subdivision, section 1, containing 12 lots, zoned R-10 residential and Mr.

and Mrs. Donnie Hevener This neither an offer to sell nor the solicitation of offers to buy any of these securities. The offering is made by Prospectus only. located on Va. 612 adjacent to of Crimora, Mr.

and Mrs. Gene Grant and family of Swoope, C. Middle River in Verona; Rolla Mill Estates, fianl plat J. B. Grant of Staunton, Kermit Bartley of Alexandria, Ted Bartley of Richmond, Andy, James, Rafield, Oliver and 'O Inferest containing 11 lots, zoned RE-residential estates and located on Va.

612 adjacent to Middle River in Verona; Greenwood estates, final plat i containing 61 lots zoned RE Harry Soles of Gloucester were weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grant. Mr. and Mrs.

Willie Allanson of Churchville visited Mr. and residential estates and located on Va. 654 east of U. S. 11 and owned by B.

Thomas Waldman Belair Subdivision, section 2 Compounded Semi-annually Paid at Maturity WEST WAYNESBORO CHURCH OF CHRIST Series 1974-A First Mortgage Bonds Dated October 1, 1974 Due from 1 through 15 years Denominations: $1000 $500 $250 A Prospectus may be obtained by writing or calling final plat containing 57 lots. Mrs. William Obaugh and family on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs.

Uhl Graham shopped in Staunton on Saturday and visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pullin of Churchville. zoned R-9 residential ana located on Va. 612 east of 1-81 In other business, the board will: Consider a resolution received from Waynesboro regarding funding for educational purposes to localities; and rjp place lile Cline's Consider proposals received Wesl Waynesboro Church of Christ 2312 Cortland Street Waynesboro, Virginia 22960 Phillip R.

Forehand, Minister Phone: 942-8670 or 942-5088 (Broker-Dealer) Security Church Finance, Inc. 6767 Forest Hill Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23225 Phone: 804-272-3632; on washing of county cars; Discuss a request to open Va ft1 661 and Va. 614 at Paines Run Road; tua tow Introduce an amendment to Chapter 25 which defines the (The first offering is made as of November 24, 1974) Please send Prospectus: Name Address location of dog kennels, hog lots, poultry houses and hatcheries City Zip and livestock feeder lots. PTA MEETING Phone ays ESS- The Bessie Weller Elementary PTA will meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. with the program focusing on the kindergarten program to be offered inv Staunton schools next year.

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