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Nelle Louise Serpell Tyler.
John T. S. Hoge and Allene (Elian) Johnston.
Historical painting of a man in uniform handing a document or letter to a woman in a dress with puffy sleeves, set against a plain background. The text on the image reads "Senah Anne Hoge and Major Abram David Reynolds."
A digitally edited portrait of Joseph Haven Hoge, a man with a receding hairline, full beard, and wearing a dark suit with a bow tie.
A vintage portrait of a man with light hair and round glasses wearing a suit, sitting with one leg crossed over the other. The text overlay reads "Stockton Heth Tyler."
A man dressed in a gray suit and black hat sitting in the driver's seat of a vintage black automobile, wearing round glasses, with a white shirt and dark tie, at an exhibition or event with other people in the background.
A black-and-white historical group photo showing two rows of people, including children and adults, standing outside in front of a building with windows. The people are dressed in vintage clothing.
A man dressed as Governor James Hoge Tyler sitting in a decorative chair, holding hands with a young girl in a white vintage dress.
A young man in a WWII military uniform sitting on a chair outdoors, holding a baby wrapped in a blanket, with a brick wall in the background.
A faded, vintage photograph of two young children, a girl and a boy, dressed in old-fashioned clothing. The girl is standing on the left with curly hair and a serious expression, wearing a long dress. The boy is sitting on a chair or bench on the right, with a calm expression, wearing a suit with a bowtie, and has a shaved head.
Two young girls with short dark hair, one holding a leash with a dog, standing outdoors on grass with green bushes behind them.
A vintage black-and-white photo of a woman and three children, two girls and a boy, dressed in period clothing. The woman has dark hair styled in an updo and is wearing a patterned blazer. The girl on the left with light hair wears a coat and hat, the girl in the middle with dark hair also wears a coat and hat, and the boy on the right has curly hair and wears a military-style coat and cap.
Photograph of Colonel James Browning in uniform with a bow tie, short hair, and mustache, against a plain background.
A weathered tombstone in a grassy cemetery, with a tree branch overhead, inscribed with the names Dr. William E. Hoge and Jane Meek Hoge.
A portrait photograph of Dr. William E. Hoge with a full beard and light-colored hair, wearing a dark jacket and a white shirt.
Gravestone of Ellen Jestiana Hoge, daughter of William and Jane Hoge, who died at age 8 on September 16, 1853. The gravestone is in the grass with inscription details.
Colorized vintage photograph of Gov. James Hoge Tyler and family standing outdoors under trees, with a group of children and adults dressed in early 20th-century clothing, in a rural setting with fields and fences in the background.
Painting of a historic brick house with white-trimmed windows and a porch, surrounded by leafless trees, labeled 'Haven B. Howe House' at the top.
Black and white portrait of Haven B. Howe, a man with a mustache and hair styled back, looking to his left.
Historical photograph of two men, Heth Tyler and Admiral Wells, on a parade float or stage, saluting during a 20th-century event, with decorations and a cloudy sky in the background.
An abandoned, dilapidated house with a steep roof and a large brick chimney, overgrown with vines and surrounded by wild plants, under a clear blue sky.
A vintage portrait of five young children in white dresses, with one boy in a gray outfit, posed against a plain backdrop. All are wearing socks and black shoes, with two girls having large white bows in their hair.
A historical photograph of a man dressed in a tuxedo with a white bow tie, and a woman with curly hair and a patterned dress, posing together. The image includes a caption that reads, "James Meek Hoge and Jane Nannie Hoge (daughter)."
A vintage-style photograph of a man and a woman dressed in 19th-century clothing. The man has dark hair, a beard, and is wearing a dark suit with a bow tie. The woman has pale skin, light-colored eyes, dark hair styled with flowers, and is wearing a dark dress with lace and a large belt. The woman is standing with one arm on the man's shoulder, and the man is seated, holding a pair of glasses."
Historical black and white photograph of James Meek Hoge, depicted as a young man with short hair, wearing a hat, and formal attire, with the name "James Meek Hoge" written below.
Black and white portrait of Jane Meek Hoge with her name written at the bottom, styled in a vintage, oval frame.
A picturesque landscape with a river or lake in the background, surrounded by forested hills. In the foreground, there are a few houses and trees with autumn foliage, and a dirt path leading through a grassy field. The scene is peaceful and scenic.
Cover of a book titled 'Maggie Moss Hope' featuring a portrait of a woman with short brown hair, wearing a light-colored top, against a dark background.
A large, old-fashioned house with multiple gabled roofs, surrounded by trees, with a porch shaded by a roof, and a group of sheep standing outside in front of a fence, during daytime.
A black and white photo of a young girl standing in front of carnival rides, including a slide and a swing set, with trees in the background. The girl is holding a stuffed animal and is wearing a dress with a large bow in her hair. The photo appears vintage.
A woman sitting on a chair with three children around her. One boy standing to her left, another boy standing to her right, and a baby on her lap. The woman has dark, curly hair and is wearing a dark dress with lace collar. The boy on her left is wearing a dark suit, and the boy on her right is dressed in white. The background shows a decorated wall and a sofa.
Gravestone with carved figure of a woman, situated outdoors beside a wire fence, grass, and a cloudy sky, commemorating Nellie Tyler who died at age 2.
An old, weathered wooden cabin with a shingled roof, surrounded by greenery and trees. The caption reads "The Original Hogge Place Cabin."
Black and white photograph of James Meek Hoge, his daughter Jane Nannie (J. Nan) Hoge, and her children, Ollie Hoge, Jane Browning, and Jane Meek Hoge, taken during a 1902 visit to relatives in Utah, Washington, and California.
A scene of broken debris, including bricks, metal pipes, and rusted materials, on the ground with tall dry grass and trees in the background. Clear blue sky overhead. Title text reads 'Ruins of the Original Howe Cabin'.
Side-by-side comparison of two framed vintage portraits. The left portrait is of Sarah Boyd Logan Shepherd Howe, showing a woman with dark hair, a white bonnet, and a dark dress. The right portrait is of John Dunbar Howe, depicting a man with curly hair, wearing a suit with a white shirt and dark tie. Both portraits are in ornate gold-colored frames with decorative borders.
A portrait of a young woman with dark hair styled in an updo, wearing a vintage uniform-style dress with a high collar and buttons, and a pearl earring. The background is plain and the name 'Sophia Meek' is written at the bottom.
A vintage illustration or photograph of a man with a mustache wearing a suit and waistcoat, with handwritten text below that reads 'Yours Truly, S. Heth' and the printed words 'Stockton Heth'.
Two young children sitting outdoors on grass near a porch. The child on the left has curly blonde hair, is shirtless, and wearing shorts. The child on the right is bald, dressed in a light-colored outfit, and is holding a small object.
A weathered, raised wooden house with a peeling, white exterior. The house is on stilts, with a missing or broken front porch railing. The windows are boarded up or broken, and the overall structure appears abandoned and damaged.
A multi-story brick house with a chimney and multiple windows, situated in a residential area with a yard and a parked car nearby, under a cloudy sky.
A residential house with a large tree in front of it, a well-maintained lawn, and multiple windows on the house. A sidewalk runs along the street in front of the house.
A large brick home with white trim, green shutters, and a spacious balcony. The house is surrounded by manicured bushes and a paved driveway. The sky is clear and blue.
A young man with short dark hair and fair skin in a formal tuxedo with a bow tie.
Beverly Lacy Hoge with his wife Nettie, and daughter Annie and two sons, Robert and James Hoge.
Virginia Tech's Golden Anniversary Program Beverly Lacy Hoge, Speaker, VT grad 1884
Dr. Joshua Washington Vick Joshua Washington Vick was the son of Samuel W.W.Vick and Mary Polly H.Taylor Vick. He married Rozetta Richardson December 18, 1872. Joshua was a medical doctor in Selma, Johnston County, North Carolina. Dr. Vick served in the North Carolina legislature from 1894-1896. He was a Steward in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Selma. After his brother in law, Lunsford Richardson graduated from pharmacy school he worked out of Dr. Joshua Vick's medical office and pharmacy. While in Johnston County, Lunsford invented Richardson's Croup and Pneumonia Cure Salve and later changed the name to Vick's Salve in honor of Dr. Vick.
Dr. Robert Henderson Hoge
Cognac Castle Graffiti This section of the castle had been used as a prison at some point during the cruel French war history. The prisoners carved their names and images of boats and other objects into the limestone of the walls. Almost reminiscent of cave paintings, or some kind of ancient graffiti. John Hoge, James Mayo’s brother was taken there when he was captured in the French-Indian War in Braddock's Army. It was supposed to have been killed at Ford Duquesne in 1755, but later realized he was alive until 1793. The name John is carved into the wall, assuming it is John Hoge.
James Hoge House (Known and the Heater House) The property on which the Heater House stands was part of a 40,000-acre tract owned by Jost Hite. He parceled off a 760-acre section that he sold to fellow pioneer James Hoge (1740). Hoge then built an outside kitchen, barn, springhouse, cider mill and press, granary, and stables on the property, which was referred to as Cedar Grove Farm. When Hoge died, his will transferred the property to his son, Solomon Hoge. It is known as the Heater house since the Heaters owned the property during the Civil War which the Battle of Cedar Hill happened on the property.
Battle of Cloyd's Mountain In 1964 the Battle of Cloyd’s Mountain took place at Back Creek Farm in Pulaski County, VA where two Hoge soldiers died using a Gatling gun similar to this one.
Hoge-Plank House James Fulton Hoge, General James son’s house. The General purchased the home from the Robinson’s in 1836 and later gifted it to his son as a wedding gift. When James died in 1973, the family lived there 1885 when the put it up for sale. Sold it to the Weddles in 1905 who then sold it to the Planks in 1942. The Hahn family currently owns the property since 1984.
J. T. S. Hoge's Apple Orchard advertisement. Picture courtesy of Eddie Kendall Joseph Thompson Sayer Hoge was the son of Joseph Haven Hoge, and grandson of General James Hoge. He inherited Wheatland while his brother, Samuel Sayers Hoge lived not too far away in what is now called Doe Creek Farm, built in 1883. Sam’s sons continued the apple orchard business.
Howe Coat of Arms Justus Et Propositi Tenax” translated means. “Just is Firm of Purpose.”
James Mayo Hoge's Clock This is one of the most remarkable American tall clocks known. This clock may have originally been owned by James Hoge of Montgomery County, Virginia. Sebastian Wygal purchased a "Clock & Case" from Hoge's estate in 1812 for $66.25. No other piece of furniture on Hoge's inventory was valued as high. This value was on par with other elegantly inlaid tall case clocks of the time. It is currently in the Art Museum in Colonial Williamsburg, VA.
Joseph Haven Hoge (1820-1898) built Wheatland in Hoges Chapel, Giles County, VA. To learn more, click on the picture.
Andrew Hoge (1842-1863) was a sharpshooter in the Civil War as a confederate soldier. He was killed in the Battle of Gettysburg as captured here by this photograph.
James Fulton Hoge married Eliza Jane Johnston. She was raised in this house which is now the Giles County Historical Society.
During the Civil War, Wheatland was attacked by artillery fire. However, because of the fog, they were not able to see the home clearly. This is the ball found at the house where it hit.
The Hoge family crest
Wheatland in Hoges Chapel, Giles County, VA
Wheatland in Hoges Chapel, Giles County, VA
James Hawes Hoge (1854-1930) is the son of Daniel Howe Hoge, General James Hoge's son. He married in 1906 to Georgia Karnes (1878-1948).
Reverend Moses Dury Hoge (1818-1899) For more information, click on the picture to link to his summary.
Beverly Lacy Hoge (1863-1924), James Fulton Hoge's son. Married Marie Antoinette "Nettie" Hatcher (1869-1954)
Hoges Chapel Church Bell at Rockhaven, Giles County
An article about the Hoge Mansion in Giles County from 1931.
3-D Model of Wheatland once located in Hoges Chapel, Giles County, Va
Horseshoe Farm where the Snidow Family grew up and are buried.
At 4 o'clock is John Chapman Snidow (died 1876). His wife, Annie Hoge Snidow (1841-1888) at 6 o'clock is Beverly Lacy Hoge's sister. She is the granddaughter of Andrew Johnston.