This map shows land grants that were given in the 18th century. Those are the colored pieces. Seen on top of these pieces of land, is the footprint of Dulles Airport, the dark green shape. From this map, it is clear the large amount of land required…
This census was taken on June 16, 1900 in Broad Run, Loudoun County, Virginia. Eugene is listed on this record at age 45. His wife, Ida C. Presgraves, is also listed.
This census was taken in June 1900 in the Dranesville District of Fairfax County. Ida Bradshaw is listed on this census at age 43 with her husband Romulus (44) and their children Nettie (17), Mary (15), Ewell (13), Asa (10), Lewis (6) and Walter (3).…
This census was taken on June 2, 1900 in the Broad Run District of Loudoun County. Walter Presgraves is listed at age 28 with his wife Lutie and son Stanley. The family was born in Virginia and Walter works as a farmer.
This census was taken three months after the death of Bernard Arnold. His oldest son Robert was now head of the house, still working on the family farm. Also, note that there is a 16 year old black girl, Mary Bates, living in the residence. …
The 1900 Census record shows that Reuben Nash is now the head of his household. He is married to Mary C Nash (Mary Penny Nash). They have several children and live near the Patterson family. It notes that the Nash Family are African American.