Stone's Chapel
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Is this the same congregation or building?
IDENTITY Confirmed Gold names Stone's Chapel; any alias is Unconfirmed.
What the records say
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| Date not established | Gold's 1914 history, on printed p. 75, says "At Stone's Chapel, about six miles from Berryville, is another Presbyterian church, served by the same pastor. Stone's Chapel was named it is supposed for the man who gave the land upon which it is built," that "It was built for the use of the Lutheran and Presbyterian denominations and is still so held, but the Lutheran's who many years ago predominated, have almost disappeared," that "The first building at Stone's was one among the first church buildings ever put up in the county, dating back to before the Revolutionary War, or immediately after, as there is record of preaching there in 1786," and that "The present building is probably the third to be built." | RECORD Likely | IDENTITY Confirmed"Stone's Chapel" is named: Confirmed for the name; Unconfirmed for any alias, since the register's other names and any survey record are not on this page. CONTINUITY: Three successive buildings, the first before or soon after the Revolution; Lutheran and Presbyterian co-use, the Lutherans "almost disappeared": Likely, as Gold states it. | CONTINUITY Likely | See the source and its limits✓ LikelyAn account exists
Gold's 1914 history, on printed p. 75, says "At Stone's Chapel, about six miles from Berryville, is another Presbyterian church, served by the same pastor. Stone's Chapel was named it is supposed for the man who gave the land upon which it is built," that "It was built for the use of the Lutheran and Presbyterian denominations and is still so held, but the Lutheran's who many years ago predominated, have almost disappeared," that "The first building at Stone's was one among the first church buildings ever put up in the county, dating back to before the Revolutionary War, or immediately after, as there is record of preaching there in 1786," and that "The present building is probably the third to be built." What the source supportsThat Gold's text describes Stone's Chapel, about six miles from Berryville, as a Presbyterian church built for Lutherans and Presbyterians, with preaching there in 1786, and the present building probably the third. UncertaintyGold's 1914 history is a retrospective county history; for this chapter the church histories were written by local contributors, and no vestry book, deed or register was read here. The 1786 date is Gold's, from a record he does not cite; "supposed" and "probably" are his words. The naming after the donor of the land is a supposition. The register's other names for the church and any survey record are not on this page, so no alias is claimed. The page begins mid-sentence from p. 74 and carries the Berryville Presbyterian account (see C1424); the Stone's Chapel paragraph itself is complete. Each cited passage was read twice, the second time independently: first as a rendered page image of a digital reproduction (a 300 dpi render of the stated PDF page), then on a cropped image of the same page. Both readings support the claim; neither was of the paper itself. The crop is held privately and is not shown on this site. Nothing beyond the quoted passage was read from the page. No human historian has reviewed this claim. SourceEvidence role: supports. Supports the claim at the cited book's own level; the underlying record was not read. See limits. History of Clarke County, Virginia and its connection with the war between the statesThomas D. Gold · 1914 (publication) Locator: Printed p. 75, PDF p. 83 of the hosted copy, the paragraph on Stone's Chapel, the first sentences Relevant passageAt Stone's Chapel, about six miles from Berryville, is another Presbyterian church, served by the same pastor. Stone's Chapel was named it is supposed for the man who gave the land upon which it is built. Checked: This passage was read on a digital reproduction of the page; no original has been handled. The source's other readings: existing OCR reviewed, original image not independently inspected. Open sourceSource family: gold-1914. Multiple passages from one source are not independent witnesses. Evidence role: supports. Supports the claim at the cited book's own level; the underlying record was not read. See limits. History of Clarke County, Virginia and its connection with the war between the statesThomas D. Gold · 1914 (publication) Locator: Printed p. 75, PDF p. 83 of the hosted copy, the paragraph on Stone's Chapel, the sentence on the Lutheran and Presbyterian denominations Relevant passageIt was built for the use of the Lutheran and Presbyterian denominations and is still so held, but the Lutheran's who many years ago predominated, have almost disappeared. Checked: This passage was read on a digital reproduction of the page; no original has been handled. The source's other readings: existing OCR reviewed, original image not independently inspected. Open sourceSource family: gold-1914. Multiple passages from one source are not independent witnesses. Evidence role: supports. Supports the claim at the cited book's own level; the underlying record was not read. See limits. History of Clarke County, Virginia and its connection with the war between the statesThomas D. Gold · 1914 (publication) Locator: Printed p. 75, PDF p. 83 of the hosted copy, the paragraph on Stone's Chapel, the sentence on the first building and 1786 Relevant passageThe first building at Stone's was one among the first church buildings ever put up in the county, dating back to before the Revolutionary War, or immediately after, as there is record of preaching there in 1786. Checked: This passage was read on a digital reproduction of the page; no original has been handled. The source's other readings: existing OCR reviewed, original image not independently inspected. Open sourceSource family: gold-1914. Multiple passages from one source are not independent witnesses. Evidence role: supports. Supports the claim at the cited book's own level; the underlying record was not read. See limits. History of Clarke County, Virginia and its connection with the war between the statesThomas D. Gold · 1914 (publication) Locator: Printed p. 75, PDF p. 83 of the hosted copy, the paragraph on Stone's Chapel, the sentence on the present building Relevant passageThe present building is probably the third to be built. Checked: This passage was read on a digital reproduction of the page; no original has been handled. The source's other readings: existing OCR reviewed, original image not independently inspected. Open sourceSource family: gold-1914. Multiple passages from one source are not independent witnesses. |
| Date not established | The Clarke Courier of June 2, 1921 reported that more than 600 people went to Stone's Chapel, near Swimley, the Sunday before, for the unveiling of a marble tablet to Robert Edgar Russell, killed in the Meuse-Argonne drive, and printed its inscription, which says it was presented by the Woman's Auxiliary of the Lloyd Williams Post, American Legion. | RECORD Confirmed | IDENTITY UnconfirmedNo identity statement has been recorded for this statement. | No continuity link is asserted for this statement | See the source and its limits✓ ConfirmedThat it happened
The Clarke Courier of June 2, 1921 reported that more than 600 people went to Stone's Chapel, near Swimley, the Sunday before, for the unveiling of a marble tablet to Robert Edgar Russell, killed in the Meuse-Argonne drive, and printed its inscription, which says it was presented by the Woman's Auxiliary of the Lloyd Williams Post, American Legion. What the source supportsThat the Legion Auxiliary's tablet to Robert Edgar Russell was unveiled at Stone's Chapel in May 1921 before a crowd the Courier put at more than 600. UncertaintyRead from the uncorrected OCR passages already released for this issue, and shown from the released crop of the page image; the crowd is the paper's figure. SourceEvidence role: supports. The opening of the report: more than 600 at Stone's Chapel. Clarke Courier, Berryville, Va., June 2, 1921Clarke Courier · 1921-06-02 (publication) Locator: Clarke Courier, Berryville, Va., June 2, 1921, page 1, report "600 Honor Memory of Robert Edgar Russell", the passage beginning "That gratitude for the heroic sacrifice..." Relevant passageThat gratitude for the heroic sacrifice of Robert Edgar Russell, a son of Clarke county, who was killed in the Meuse Argonne Drive, lives in the hearts of the people of this county was exemplified last Sunday when more than 600 men, women and children journeyed to historic Stone's Presbyterian Chapel, near Swimley, to take part in the ceremonies of unveiling a beautiful marble tablet to his memory. Checked: This passage was read on a digital reproduction of the page; no original has been handled. The source's other readings: existing OCR reviewed, original image not independently inspected. Open sourceSource family: clarke-courier. Multiple passages from one source are not independent witnesses. Evidence role: supports. The inscription as printed, read on the page image, naming the Woman's Auxiliary of the Lloyd Williams Post. Clarke Courier, Berryville, Va., June 2, 1921Clarke Courier · 1921-06-02 (publication) Locator: Page 1, "600 Honor Memory of Robert Edgar Russell," the inscription on the tablet as printed Relevant passageIN MEMORY OF ROBERT EDGAR RUSSELL Private Co. C, 128th Inf., 32nd Div. Killed in Action Oct. 12, 1918, MEUSE-ARGONNE, FRANCE Presented by Woman’s Auxiliary Lloyd Williams Post American Legion. Checked: This passage was read on a digital reproduction of the page; no original has been handled. The source's other readings: existing OCR reviewed, original image not independently inspected. Open sourceSource family: clarke-courier. Multiple passages from one source are not independent witnesses. |
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The first part of the report 600 Honor Memory of Robert Edgar Russell on the front page of the Clarke Courier of June 2, 1921: more than 600 people at Stone's Chapel for the unveiling of a marble tablet to Robert Edgar Russell, who was killed in the Meuse-Argonne drive, with the wording of the inscription.
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Clarke Courier (Berryville, Va.), June 2, 1921, page 1. Library of Congress, Chronicling America. Rights Changes: Cut from the Library of Congress page image at full resolution (the region lies at box 689,472 334x2001 pixels of the saved half-size copy of the page) and shown at its own 669 by 4002 pixels; not scaled, retouched, enhanced, highlighted or re-encoded.
Source: Clarke Courier, Berryville, Va., June 2, 1921 Open the full image
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Passage it reproduces: Clarke Courier, Berryville, Va., June 2, 1921, page 1, report "600 Honor Memory of Robert Edgar Russell", the passage beginning "That gratitude for the heroic sacrifice..."
Statements on this site that rest on it:
- The Clarke Courier of May 26, 1921 announces that a memorial tablet to Robert Russell, killed in France in the World War and the gift of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Lloyd Williams Post, would be unveiled at Stone's Chapel. Its issue of June 2, 1921 reports that more than 600 people attended the unveiling, and prints the inscription: Private, Company C, 128th Infantry, 32nd Division, killed in action October 12, 1918, Meuse-Argonne, France. Its issue of September 15, 1921 reports that his body, brought home from France, was buried beside his mother's grave after services at the Presbyterian Church.
- The Clarke Courier of June 2, 1921 reported that more than 600 people went to Stone's Chapel, near Swimley, the Sunday before, for the unveiling of a marble tablet to Robert Edgar Russell, killed in the Meuse-Argonne drive, and printed its inscription, which says it was presented by the Woman's Auxiliary of the Lloyd Williams Post, American Legion.
People namedRobert Edgar Russell, Stone's Chapel, Lloyd Williams Post No. 41, American Legion
Clarke Courier, Berryville, Va., June 2, 1921, page 1.
Typed transcription
600 HONOR MEMORY OF ROBERT EDGAR RUSSELL Beautiful Marble Tablet Unveiled in Historic Stone's Chapel as Memorial to Son of Clarke who was Killed in Meuse Argonne Drive--Commander Rice W. Levi Makes Presentation Speech. That gratitude for the heroic sacrifice of Robert Edgar Russell, a son of Clarke county, who was killed in the Meuse Argonne Drive, lives in the hearts of the people of this county was exemplified last Sunday when more than 600 men, women and children journeyed to historic Stone's Presbyterian Chapel, near Swimley, to take part in the ceremonies of unveiling a beautiful marble tablet to his memory. The church, where Mr. Russell worshipped before he went to France was filled with the largest crowd which had gathered there. Every seat was occupied, the aisles were packed, the Sunday school room in the rear of the pulpit was filled, and people stood on the outside at the open windows. The tablet, erected by the Woman's Auxiliary of the Lloyd Williams Post, American Legion, is made of marble with the wording inlaid in gold. It was placed on the wall to the right of the pulpit. The inscription upon it is as follows: IN MEMORY OF ROBERT EDGAR RUSSELL Private Co. C, 128th Inf., 32nd Div. Killed in Action Oct. 12, 1918, MEUSE-ARGONNE, FRANCE Presented by Woman's Auxiliary Lloyd Williams Post American Legion. The services incident to the unveiling of the tablet were conducted by Rev. L. F. Harper, pastor of Stone's Chapel. He was assisted by Rev. Malcolm S. Taylor, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, and chaplain of Lloyd Williams Post, and Rev. George Gaither, pastor of Crum's Methodist Church. Forty-two members of the Lloyd Williams Post and the members of Woman's Auxiliary attended the services. The veterans marched down the aisle and took their seats to the right of the pulpit while the Women's Auxiliary, led by Mrs. Sara Elder, its president, occupied seats to the left. Members of Mr. Russell's family were seated on the right. The tablet was unveiled by Miss Helen Watson Russell, a niece of the dead soldier and the daughter of Mr. L. N. Russell, of Berryville. She pulled a cord which detached the white shroud over the memorial. After the singing of hymns and prayers by Mr. Harper and Mr. Taylor, the presentation speech was delivered by Commander Rice W. Levi on behalf of the Woman's Auxiliary.
- Source
- Clarke Courier, Berryville, Va., June 2, 1921, Clarke Courier
- Date as printed
- 1921-06-02 (published)
- Page
- 1 as printed
- Passage
- Clarke Courier, Berryville, Va., June 2, 1921, page 1, report "600 Honor Memory of Robert Edgar Russell", the passage beginning "That gratitude for the heroic sacrifice..."
- What it supports
- The Clarke Courier of June 2, 1921 reported that more than 600 people went to Stone's Chapel, near Swimley, the Sunday before, for the unveiling of a marble tablet to Robert Edgar Russell, killed in the Meuse-Argonne drive, and printed its inscription, which says it was presented by the Woman's Auxiliary of the Lloyd Williams Post, American Legion.
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- Cropped to the document only; no retouch, no highlight.
RECORD Confirmed IDENTITY Confirmed
Gold names Stone's Chapel; any alias is Unconfirmed.
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Cited, with no image here
- History of Clarke County, Virginia and its connection with the war between the states, Printed p. 75, PDF p. 83 of the hosted copy, the paragraph on Stone's Chapel, the first sentences. The page was read on its image; no crop of it is shown yet.
- History of Clarke County, Virginia and its connection with the war between the states, Printed p. 75, PDF p. 83 of the hosted copy, the paragraph on Stone's Chapel, the sentence on the Lutheran and Presbyterian denominations. The page was read on its image; no crop of it is shown yet.
- History of Clarke County, Virginia and its connection with the war between the states, Printed p. 75, PDF p. 83 of the hosted copy, the paragraph on Stone's Chapel, the sentence on the first building and 1786. The page was read on its image; no crop of it is shown yet.
- History of Clarke County, Virginia and its connection with the war between the states, Printed p. 75, PDF p. 83 of the hosted copy, the paragraph on Stone's Chapel, the sentence on the present building. The page was read on its image; no crop of it is shown yet.
- Clarke Courier, Berryville, Va., June 2, 1921, Page 1, "600 Honor Memory of Robert Edgar Russell," the inscription on the tablet as printed. The page was read on its image; no crop of it is shown yet.
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