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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.”
Not James and Eleanor Hoge Picture found in the records of the Giles County Historical Society in Pearisburg, VA.
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.
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.
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.