(Jesse's estate included over 1,000 acres at his death) It was bought by two of his sons, Logan and H.P. There are 3 houses in the community which are presently occupied which are partly constructed of logs." "The present farm is part of the estate of Jesse Humphries which consisted of 377 acres which was sold in 1874 to settle his estate. Some years later another wing was added and a porch which extended along the south and west sides." "One of the older buildings which is no longer occupied is the house where Logan and Elizabeth Humphries lived.
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"The Humphries house in Rich Patch is not the oldest building in the community but the original structure was built between 18. She has been kind enough to set down a few words for us about the old home-place. She remarried when her husband passed on. Logan's father was Jesse and that takes it back to the 5th generation. This from Teddy Jr's sister Brenda Napier.
You take 616 from the church and go maybe half a mile down 619 to the right. It's a fine old house 3 or 4 miles toward Covington from Union Church. stands for Allen Byrd and he was the middle Humphries of 5 generations who owned the home-place that his grandson Teddy Jr.
13, 1985 By Will Price Staff Writer "Rich Patch IV: Mrs. Hawthorne St., Covington, VA 24426.įuneral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.įriends wishing to sign the guestbook can do so at Alleghany Highlander Nov. Arritt's name be made to the Covington Rescue Squad at 435 W. The family would like to thank Intrepid Hospice and ask if anyone would like to make memorial donations in Mr. The family will receive friends before the service at Arritt Funeral Home from 10 a.m. Family members will hold a private graveside service. He had five great grandchildren: Dakota, Hunter, Taylor, Chloe, and Paisley.Ī funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. He had seven grandchildren: April Smith (Bobby), the late Heather Arritt, Matthew Arritt, Amanda Scott (Scottie), Bryce Arritt (Carrie), Jacob Adams, and Caleb Arritt. He is survived by his wife, Edith son, Steve Arritt son, Greg Arritt (Tina), and a very special daughter, Rhonda Adams (Andy).
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