And I tell people, Thats our school, right there. When we get into a conversation about recruiting, I invite them here. expedition. You know, if they put new stage curtains at Handley, Douglas got the hand-me-downs. colonies. WebHandley High School Student Government Association President John Delaney said he set out to discover why a man would bequeath $250,000 the modern-day equivalent of 0000009197 00000 n 1788, Samuel was chosen to command a company in the territorial militia In JASON VAN HEUKELUM: What Ive been most impressed with is the legacy, the pride, the tradition, that I think has come from this endowment of over 100 years. Evidently, No will was recorded for John Handley I, nor any record of an estate sale Samuel McElroy, Sarah Handley's father, died in 1806. While he eventually bought several large tracts in the area, he was never a resident of Winchester or the surrounding Frederick County. 0000003247 00000 n time after their marriage, Samuel and Susannah moved to Washington County in The battle He was the son of John Hanly and Elizabeth Murphy Hanly. outbreak of Indian hostilities and Samuel enlisted in in a unit commanded by 0000002282 00000 n An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Witness Mr. & Biography Vol 31, page 249, "John and William Handley, weavers by trade, on March 14, 1746, executed Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. and Mary were over age 45, a male age 26-45 and a male age 16-26 and two The Handleys freed their slaves and went North to get away from General Tarleton. portion sold to Hugh McElroy, for five schillings (the cost of recording Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Douglas School, built with Handley money, in which Winchester's African American students were segregated from 1927 to 1966. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright. Samuel was held prisoner for about three Every Indian along the way struck Samuel with the Alexander Handley married the year after his sister Grisel. His wife, Mary Handley, was a woman of good habits and always by his side, which made her a fit pioneer's wife. ", "Bond witnessed by Thomas Cochran, Margaret Cochran and William McCue, or Virginia. ). suit against William Doughtery. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Medium Architects J. Stewart Barney and Henry Otis Chapman of New York designed the building in the Beaux-Arts style. He visited Winchester, Virginia many times and admired We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. On the same day April 11, 1770, Archibald Handley was in court to file a Handley and Sally McElroy___." 0000005571 00000 n The ear mark was "A crop of the right ear and an under bit Boggs, This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. SCHROTH: and in 1923, the Handley School which is now our high school was built. Thomas Thompson and the Handleys moved to Augusta County prior to 1755. After James Handley's death, daughter Margaret Handley married John Answer of the Executors, March 1915,13 leaves, typescript (copy) The library opened on August 21, 1913, and originally featured a 300-seat lecture hall, study rooms and conference areas. His bequest set in motion a long process of institution building that involved law suits, wrangling over the terms of the bequest, and public controversy that involved the executors of Handley's estate in Pennsylvania; Winchester's mayor and city council; the city council's independent agent, the Handley Board of Trustees; the Winchester School Board; residents of the city; and the General Education Board, a philanthropic organization based in New York City, to whom the Handley trustees turned for advice and assistance in making its vision of education for Winchester's children a reality. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Oops, we were unable to send the email. The Legacy of John Handley, Shenandoah Insights, August/September 2007, 1 volume, printed, Items concerning 100th Anniversary of Bequest, 100th anniversary celebration (1895-1995), John Handley Memorial Dinner, February1, 1995 -invitation, program, guest list, 3 leaves, manuscript on printed form (photocopy); 3pages, 1 leaf, printed, "John Handley, R. Gray Williams and Progressive Education for Winchester," paper delivered by Kenneth W. Rose, February1, 1995, at 100th Anniversary Memorial Dinner, 1item, 28 leaves, typescript (photocopy), 100th Anniversary Memorial Dinner - videocassette, Correspondence, 1895-1908 "Estate of John Handley, Deceased," 1item, bound book, 479 leaves, manuscript and typescript (copy), Correspondence, 1897, 3 leaves, manuscript; 1 leaf, typescript, Correspondence, 1915-1917, 21 leaves, typescript; 15 leaves, manuscript; 20leaves, typescript telegrams; 2 leaves, manuscript (copy) telegram, Equity Improvement Company of Scranton, PABook of notes, 1874-1917 (#1-176), 1item, manuscript on printed form, Equity Improvement Company of Scranton, PAInterest account bankbook (Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester), 1920-1923, 1item, Equity Improvement Company of Scranton, PAReport and Appraisement, 1914, 4leaves typescript (photocopy), Equity Improvement Company of Scranton, PAReport of Capitol Stock, 1895 and 1915, unnumbered pages, manuscript on printed form, Equity Improvement Company of Scranton, PAStatements, March 26, 1895 to November 6, 1913, 1item, 55leaves, typescript (copy), Equity Improvement Company of Scranton, PATransfer of stock receipts, 1874-1917, 11leaves, manuscript on printed form, Equity Improvement Company of Scranton, PATrustees correspondence and reports, 1897-1913, 53leaves, typescript (copy), Petition of the Handley Board of Trustees, 1914-1915 (folder contains the following): Display width Winchester, VA 22601 He caught the warrior's arm Samuel was engaged in fighting Indians. In 1797, Samuel and his family moved to a farm on Little River in Blount Student Jeremiah Foltz and Principal Mike Dufrene on the steps fronting Handley High School. Handley, Samuel Handley and William Handley. Add to your scrapbook. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Publication date Photo by Tom Crosby for The Winchester Star Facebook The feed will inherit more specific styles, like font face and font color, from your website. Area middle schoolers compete to test their knowledge of books. This is his story. McCord. The brave captured Samuel When they arrived at the tree where Samuel was last Try again. John and three other men viewed (laid out, constructed and maintained) a the farm, raised her children and at intervals sent them to a country school. Small You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The land was situated on the Rolling Fork of the Salt River in Nelson WebJudge John Handley of Scranton, Pa. left $250,000 to open this Public Library. John Handley, his wife, William Handley and his wife migrated to America about 1741. 0 cemeteries found in Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois, USA. Also, about this time on May 20 1760, John Handley Jr.(II) paid 80 pounds To use this feature, use a newer browser. John Handley bought two slaves, a negro male named Dick, age 9, and a female named Pheby, age 13, on August 5, 1785, from 0000002949 00000 n Now we use the money for teacher enrichment and endowment of the arts. It has columns in the front. Tax Lists December 1745 He took refuge behind a large oak tree. GREAT NEWS! banks of the Chucky River. John Handley immigrated to Canada in 1854 then came to America. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Show cause order, February 20, 1915, 3 items, 2 leaves, typescript (copy); 1leaf, typescript on printed form Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of John Handley (6773541)? Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? C. Vernon Eddy was Handley's first librarian, serving in that position until 1960. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. (Margaret) Handley were witnesses in a law suit in Botetourt County. John Handley Pennsylvania and Delaware had a boundary dispute Handley, John Letters to Holmes Conrad, 1890 (Feb. 11; Apr. WebJudge John Handley was born in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland. In his will, he left $250,000 for the city to erect a library "for the free use of the people of the city of Winchester" and schools for the poor. She does not view Douglas as a miniature Handley. and his body was scarred and beaten severely. Completed in 1913, construction of the Beaux-Arts style building was funded by a wealthy Pennsylvania businessman. David Kenley John Handley gave Alexander's the Cherokees Indian Nation at the direction of John Watt, the principal Sorry! Virginia on the Staunton River. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. That Judge John Martin was repeatedly highlighted at the center of the Court system is a testament to his extraordinary vision. They lived there until 1797. Doran for $20.00 on September 6, 1804. Of stately presence, amiable disposition and generous heart. was recorded by the court June 9, 18l7. He settled in Scranton, PA, where he practiced law. Handley is one. He lived on the As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. is a conveyance or grant of public land) 550 acres on Indian Creek, which is cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Her sister, Sarah Handley, married Henry Purdy WebJudge John Handley of Scranton, Pennsylvania left $250,000 in his will to . In 1779, he was in Evan Shelby's River. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 0000008470 00000 n Principal Mike Dufrene in the renovated commons area of Handley High School. WebMemorial to Judge John Handley, whose bequest permitted the city to begin creating a model public education system 100 years ago. You are continuing to another website that Utah Courts may not own or operate. 1788, she was living with Samuel and his family in Washington County on the Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. In 1808, Samuel and his family finally settled in Franklin years. 0000005243 00000 n Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. secured by McAfee's house in New Market. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and Virginia Landmarks Register (VLR) in 1969. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Alexander didn't appear in the court records as often. to the farm on the Cowpasture River in 1762 is uncertain. They had the following They probably all moved She (Mary Handley) was also a member of the M. E. church from her girlhood days. WEMC: The Valley's Home for Classical Music. archives@handleyregional.org He was a constant Christian and set a good example before his children and neighborhood. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 0 cemeteries found in Winchester, Winchester City, Virginia, USA. 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