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Descendants of Joshua Hinson

Generation No. 4


15. CHARLES LEMUEL4 HYNSON (REUBEN3 HINSON, JAMES J.2, JOSHUA1)243,244 was born October 25, 1835 in Richmond County, Virginia245, and died June 06, 1909 in Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia245,246. He married (1) ANNE ELIZA STEWART246,247 October 17, 1866 in Richmond County, Virginia248,249, daughter of RICHARD STEWART and ANN ?SMITH?. She was born Abt. 1847 in prob. Baltimore, Maryland250, and died Abt. 1868 in Prob. Prince William County, Virginia. He married (2) GEORGEANNA WINIFORD WEEDON251,252 January 05, 1869 in Prince William County, Virginia253,254,255, daughter of FERDINAND WEEDON and HULDA COCKRELL. She was born Abt. April 1850 in prob. Prince William County, Virginia256,257. He married (3) CATHERINE "KATE" E. TRIMMER258 Abt. 1889259, daughter of GEORGE TRIMMER and LETITIA M.//. She was born Abt. 1855 in Virginia260.

Notes for C
HARLES LEMUEL HYNSON:
Charles was the founder of HYNSON & CO. of Manassas, Virginia, which was at the corner of Main & Center Sts. After his death his son, and eventually his grandson ran the business. The HYNSON entrance stone is still embedded in the sidewalk at the front door of where the store used to be.
He also was a director of the National Bank of Manassas when it was organized on August 27, 1895 and held that position until his death. Not only was he a director, but he was also on the finance committee.

"Manassas Journal" newspaper, dated December 15, 1905:
Messrs. HYNSON & CO. will build this winter on the lot recently purchased from Mrs. Henry WAGENER (their old stand).

"Manassas Journal" newspaper, dated May 25, 1906:
The burned area is now a busy scene. The M. I. C. five store building is receiving it's finishings the brick work on Mr. WAGENER's furniture store has been completed. Mr. HYNSON's building is well under way and the masons are busy on Mr. NEWMAN's double brick and work has been commenced on the new Nichol building and the excavations are being made for the Masonic temple and the Ratcliffe building adjoining it.

"Manassas Journal" newspaper, dated August 24, 1906:
While Allen DAVIS and Albert POWELL, two young colored men were engaged in a little friendly bout in Mr. HYNSON's new store room, the latter backed into the open cellar door and fell about 9 feet, landing on his head. About the only damage done was a hole cut in Albert's head about the size of a walnut, necessitating several stitches.

"Manassas Journal" newspaper, dated September 7, 1906:
Messrs. HYNSON & CO. will move into their new store building Monday.

"Manassas Journal" newspaper, dated September 14, 1906:

MR. GILL AND A MATCH
On Saturday afternoon last Mr. C. L. HYNSON detected the odor of acetylene gas in the cellar of his new building and a search for the defect in the pipes was at once begun by Messrs. C. L. HYNSON , R. S. HYNSON, George PURCELL, William GILL and John HYNSON.
It was Mr. GILL's misfortune to find it with a match. He was moving a lighted match along the pipe to locate it, when suddenly five feet of flame flashed up in his face, badly scorching it and burning his wrist severely. Fortunately, however, he escaped all serious injury, and barring the fact that he has suffered very much from his burns he is none the worse for his experience.
In the meantime he is taking his vacation and nursing his face, and Mr. GILL measures about six feet and is quite a good looking young man, it will not do to ask him if his face hurts him.
Permit us to suggest to him, however, that it is always considered proper and discreet to turn off the gas before wrestling with "a match."

"Manassas Journal" newspaper, dated October 12, 1906:
Mr. Mars LEWIS has accepted a position with Messrs. HYNSON & CO. This gives the firm three young men that easily reach the 6 foot mark.

"Manassas Journal" newspaper, dated October 19, 1906:
Mr. C. L. HYNSON has sold a house and 3 acres of land, near Lucasville, to Mr. David ROBINSON for $250.

"Manassas Journal" newspaper, dated November 16, 1906:
Mr. W. E. GILL, one of the clerks with HYNSON & CO., left here last Saturday with appendicitis. He has gone to his home in Bloomfield, Loudoun County.

"Manassas Journal" newspaper, dated November 30, 1906:
Mr. William GILL, with HYNSON & CO., who went to his home at Bloomfield some weeks ago, with appendicitis, is back again. He recovered from the attack without an operation.

"Manassas Journal" newspaper , dated December 7, 1906:
The Evans farm near Independent Hill was sold to Mr. C. L. HYNSON for $300.

"Manassas Journal" newspaper, dated December 21, 1906:

BURGLARS IN TOWN AGAIN
On Saturday night last burglars resumed operations by breaking into the store of HYNSON & CO.
An entrance was made by smashing a pane of glass in the back window and removing the sash catch.
As the store had been left Satrurday in a somewhat disordered condition, after a busy day, it is impossible to say just what was taken, though several things are missing.
On Sunday night Mr. W. B. COLBERT, a young man who works in this office, left his overcoat hanging in the hall at home. Mr. and Mrs. T. F. KING, who were in the house, had retired, leaving the front door open, and during the fifteen minute interim that the door was unlocked after Mr. and Mrs. KING retired the coat was stolen.
It seems to us from the evidence in this case, as well as that of others that there must be a gang implicated in these burglaries. In the matter of the overcoat, for instance, it would be impossible to wear it here without identification.
Unless vigorous measures are adopted these operations will amount to a continuous performance.

"Manassas Journal" newspaper, dated January 4, 1907:
At public auction on Saturday last Mr. C. L. HYNSON bought the EVANS land, near Independent Hill, containing 120 acres. Price $261.

"Manassas Journal" newspaper, dated February 1, 1907:
Messrs. BENNETT, ROUND and HYNSON have sold a part of the Yorkshire tract, 116 acres, without buildings, to Mr. M. J. BUSHONG for $1,500. Mr. BUSHONG expects to build on the tract.

"Fairfax Herald" newspaper dated July 19, 1907:
A large barn, 30 x 40, and two stories high on a farm in Fairfax County, belonging to Mr. C. L. HYNSON and occupied by Mr. John BURNES, was destroyed by fire last Tuesday night. Mr. BURNES' loss will probably reach $1,000 as there was several hundred bushels in it and all his farming implements. Mr. HYNSON'S loss is about $500, with $250 insurance.


"Manassas Journal" newspaper dated Friday, June 11, 1909:

DEATH OF CHAS. L. HYNSON

ONE OF MANASSAS' FOUNDERS AND FOREMOST CITIZENS PASSES AWAY

At noon on Sunday last CHARLES LEMUEL HYNSON died at his home in Manassas in the seventy-fifth year of his age, of Brights disease, followed by paralysis. He was stricken down several months ago and since that time had been a constant sufferer until death mercifully released him. Mr. HYNSON was born in Richmond Co., Va., in 1835. For a number of years, as a young man, he was in business in Baltimore. In about 1866 Mr. HYNSON moved to Manassas and established what was probably the first store of consequence in the town. The business was then conducted under the firm name of HYNSON, WIER & REID. Subsequently the business name was changed to HYNSON & Company, under which style it is now conducted.
Mr. Hynson's first wife was a Miss STEWART, of Warsaw, Richmond County. Their son, Richard S. is the only surviving child. Three brothers survive: Messrs. Thomas P. and Frederick W. HYNSON, of Westmoreland, and Mr. Sedrick HYNSON of Washington, D.C., one half-brother, Mr. Wm. B. HYNSON, and one half-sister, Mrs. Lenora J. POWERS(should be POUNDS), both of Westmoreland. Mrs. HYNSON, the widow of our lamented townsman, was Miss Kate TRIMMER, of Manassas.
The funeral services were held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. HYNSON had been a consistent member for a number of years. Among the floral offerings was a handsome wreath of flowers presented by the business men of Manassas. As a token of respect most of the business houses closed their doors from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
*NOTE* Tuesday was June 8, 1909.

MR. ROUND'S TRIBUTE

When I came to Manassas in 1868, Mr. HYNSON had been here for two years, I think. During all that time, or most of that time, he has been our most prominant business man. For the past two decades he might have been properly called the dean among our merchants. The number of his business
transactions during the past forty years have perhaps exceeded the number of any two of his competetors.
No one of our citizens has been more fully identified with all the interests of our town from its very beginning. The writer served with him in the first town council. The councilmen named in the charter were H. B. VARNES, G. W. HIXON, C. L. HYNSON, G. C. ROUND, L. H. NEWMAN, W. S. FEWELL and R. C. WEIR. The two Georges only remain. With all our village growth and improvement Mr. HYNSON has been actively identified. In the building up of our churches and schools he has been a helper; in the removal of the court-house, the establishment of our banks and other business movements, and in our various political contests, local and county, Mr. HYNSON has always been a factor to be reckoned with. His business sense was keen, and his judgment of human nature was good. He was a loyal friend and never an unfair opponent. I appreciated him in both relations.
Mr. HYNSON's individuality was striking. In attitude, in voice and in manner he impressed his personality on every one. In brief, Manassas, without C. L. HYNSON would have been a very different Manassas from the one I have known. And I think it is a better town than it would have been without him. This is after all the best test of one's life.
In Mr. HYNSON's business relations I think he never chose a weak opponent or took a mean advantage. His bearing toward the colored race always seemed to me dignified and fair. And he was by nature kind to the poor and those otherwise unfortunate. To say that he was a perfect man would be untrue, but as I now recall my forty years' neighborly association, I think few men have passed through the fires of business and politics as little scathed as he. Of his inner religious life I cannot speak, but I believe from his bearing and language, especially during the last third of my acquaintance with him, that he was a Christian man, doing his duty as he saw it. He has solved the great mystery of life. I trust he rests in peace.
GEORGE C. ROUND


RESOLUTIONS
At a meeting of Citizens held in the town of Manassas August 27th. 1895, the National Bank of Manassas was organized and Mr. C. L. HYNSON was elected a Director thereof, which position he held until the 6th day of June 1909 at which time he laid down life's obligations and "Passed Over The River." Mr. HYNSON brought to the Directory of the Bank his years of successful business life, his keen insight and knowledge of men, coupled with an inate kindliness of heart which made him a valuable officer, both as a Director and member of our Finance Committee. In his death we recognize the loss of a wise counsellor, a warm hearted friend and genial companion. Therefore be it RESOLVED: That a copy of these resolutions be spread on our Minute book, and our Cashier be requested to deliver a copy under the seal of the bank to his family. By order of a call meeting of the Board of Directors of the National Bank of Manassas June 10, 1909.

WESTWOOD HUTCHISON, Cashier.


More About C
HARLES LEMUEL HYNSON:
Burial: Manassas City Cemetery - Hynson lot

Notes for A
NNE ELIZA STEWART:
At the time of her marriage she was living in Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia, but was originally from Maryland. See the obituary for her son.
I have also seen her first name spelled as Anna.


More About C
HARLES HYNSON and ANNE STEWART:
Marriage: October 17, 1866, Richmond County, Virginia260,261

Notes for G
EORGEANNA WINIFORD WEEDON:
Richard sued Georgeanna for divorce on the grounds of adultery and he won.

Marriage Notes for C
HARLES HYNSON and GEORGEANNA WEEDON:
"Virginia Herald" newspaper, dated January 25, 1869:

MARRIED

At Rose Hill, near Manassas, the residence of the bride's father, on Tuesday, the 5th instant, by Elder R. C. LEACHMAN, GEORGIE, only daughter of F. A. and H. C. WEEDON, and C. L. HYNSON, of Manassas, late of Richmond county, Virginia.


Prince William County, Virginia Chancery Order Book 3, pg. 450:
November 17, 1879
C. L. HYNSON, Plaintiff vs. Georgiana W. HYNSON, Deft.

The Plaintiff having proceeded regularly at the Rules ?Court? to have his bill taken for confessed, This cause came on this day to be heard upon the bill so taken for confessed, the exhibits filed and the examination of witnesses, and was argued by counsel, on consideration whereof, the Court being of the opinion that the charge of adultery against the Defendant is fully proven independent of the pleadings doth adjudge, order and decree, that the marriage heretofore solemnized between Charles L. HYNSON and Georgiana W. HYNSON be and the same is hereby dissolved the said Charles L. HYNSON forever divorced from his wife, the said Georgiana W. HYNSON and all the right, title and interest of the said Georgiana W. HYNSON in and to the estate, real and personal of the said Charles L. HYNSON shall henceforth cease and determine, and nothing is remaining to be done in this suit, it is ordered to be dropped from the docket, and the Plaintiff is directed to pay the costs of this suit.

More About C
HARLES HYNSON and GEORGEANNA WEEDON:
Divorce: November 17, 1879, Prince William County, Virginia
Marriage: January 05, 1869, Prince William County, Virginia262,263,264

Notes for C
ATHERINE "KATE" E. TRIMMER:
"Manassas Gazette" newspaper, dated July 10, 1896:
Quite a number of our citizens are attending the big Christian Endeavor Convention at Washington. Mr. E. K. MITCHELL, Mrs. C. L. HYNSON, Miss Mary SLACK, Miss Angie HORNBAKER, Miss Wilma CROSS, Miss Helen BALDWIN and Miss Edith NOURSE are the regularly elected delegates from this town.

"Manassas Journal" newspaper, dated May 25, 1906:
Mrs. LEACH of Washington, accompanied by her little granddaughter, is a visitor for the week with her sister, Mrs. C. L. HYNSON.

"Manassas Journal" newspaper, dated July 20, 1906:
Mrs. Geo. W. LEACH of Washington is visiting Mrs C. L. HYNSON.

Marriage Notes for C
HARLES HYNSON and CATHERINE TRIMMER:
There is no record of the marriage in Prince William County or in the Virginia statewide index. They may have gotten married in Washington, D. C. as a lot of people did then.

More About C
HARLES HYNSON and CATHERINE TRIMMER:
Marriage: Abt. 1889265
     
Child of C
HARLES HYNSON and ANNE STEWART is:
28. i.   RICHARD STEWART5 HYNSON, b. August 14, 1867, Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia; d. September 02, 1945, Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia.


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