1. | George ZENTMYER/SANTMYERS was born 05 Oct 1820, Browntown, Warren Co., Virginia; died 13 Jan 1882, Browntown, Warren Co., Virginia; was buried Bear Den Cemetery, Warren Co., Virginia. Notes:
Dates and pictures contributed by Hunter "Sonny" Vaught
George served in the Civil War on the Confederate side in the 8th Battalion Virginia Reserves in Company A, enlisted 19 Jul 1864. Company A was commanded by Captain D. W. Ridgeway. This company was also known as the Warren Reserves. It was mustered into Confederate service at Front Royal, with Captain E.B. Powell as mustering officer.
According to Cousin Ron Santmyers, these individuals had been previously exempted from service in the Confederate Army for reasons ranging from a disability, possession of an important skill, or old age.
George married Rebecca VAUGHT Dec 1850. Rebecca was born 12 Jan 1829, Browntown, Warren Co., Virginia; died 26 Jun 1885, Browntown, Warren Co., Virginia; was buried Bear Den Cemetery, Warren Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. George B SANTMYERS died 1862; was buried Bear Den Cemetery, Warren Co., Virginia.
- 3. Rachael SANTMYERS was born 18 Oct 1853; died 24 Apr 1918, Front Royal, Warren Co., VA; was buried Prospect Hill Cemetery, Front Royal, Warren Co., VA.
- 4. Mary Ella MILLER was born 1854; died 1899; was buried Bear Den Cemetery, Warren Co., Virginia.
- 5. Ephraim SANTMYERS was born 1856; died 1868; was buried Bear Den Cemetery, Warren Co., Virginia.
- 6. Barbara F JONES was born 1864; died 1945, Ohio; was buried Union Grove Cemetery, Canal Winchester, Franklin Co., OH.
- 7. Robirdie SANTMYERS was born 1871; died 1880; was buried Bear Den Cemetery, Warren Co., Virginia.
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