Laura Bell Maphis and Charles Leroy Bryant
LAURA BELL MAPHIS, daughter of PHOEBE ANN RODGERS and REUBEN MAPHIS, was born January 17, 1863 in Saint Luke, Shenandoah, Virginia,677, 5335 and died November 30, 1945 in Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia.677, 5335 She is buried in Massanutten Cemetery, Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia.677, 456, 5335
She married (1) CHARLES LEROY BRYANT on June 22, 1910 in Shenandoah County, Virginia,96 son of ENOCH BRYANT. He was born May 2, 1846 in Mount Jackson, Shenandoah, Virginia,5335, 12733 and died April 25, 1923 in Stonewall Township, Shenandoah, Virginia.677, 5335 He is buried in Massanutten Cemetery, Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia.677, 456, 5335 He married (1) Cassandra Kibler June 10, 1883 in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
She married (2) JOSEPH NEWTON SHRUM on January 10, 1935 in Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia.2667 He was born July 26, 1857,12734 and died October 28, 1942 in Dayton, Rockingham, Virginia.12734
Marriage Announcements and News
Shenandoah Herald, June 24, 19102161
Bryant—Maphis
A very beautiful home wedding was solemnized at the bride's home, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, when Miss Laura Bell Maphis became the bride of Mr. Charles L. (Scott) Bryant.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. P. W. Wisman, assisted by Rev. Henry Wise, of Parkersburg, W. Va. The bride wore white venice lace over white silk; slippers and goves to match and carried brides roses. Miss Zelia Wisman, nice of the bride, was license bearer, and Miss Cora Pitman, of Woodstock, a cousin of the bride, played Lohengrin's march as they entered the parlor and Mendelsshon's during the ceremony.
The bride was the recipient of many useful and pretty presents. A number of her friends presented her with cakes for the occasion.
A reception followed immediately after the ceremony and music was furnished by St. Luke Orchestra. About one hundred friends of the couple were present, amoung whom were Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Irwin, and Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Wenger, of Woodstock.
The bride is the attractive daughter of Mr. Reuben Maphis and is one of the most popular young ladies of the neighborhood in which she resides.
The groom is a well known retired farmer of the Powell's Fort Valley.
Their many friends extend hearty congratulations. The writer, himself, spent one of the most pleasant days of his life on this occasion,—but he fully realizes that there is one less chance for himself in the field of matrimony.
Harrisonburg Daily News-Record, January 11, 19352667
Shrum-Bryant—
Joseph Newton Shrum, of Dayton and Mrs. Laura V. Bryant, widow of Scott Bryant, of Woodstock, were united in marriage at the latter's home yesterday. Rev. C. E. Miller, pastor of the Maurertown Church of the Brethren performed the ceremony.
The couple will make their home in Dayton.
Newspaper Articles
Shenandoah Herald, July 9, 19091797
Miss Laura Maphis gave a birthday party to her friends on last Thursday evening in honor of her father, Mr. Reuben Maphis, who has reached his 80th birthday. About forty persons were present and all were highly entertained by a string band until a late hour when they were invited to the dining room where ice cream, cakes and lemonade were served.
Obituaries
Shenandoah Herald, April 27, 192312733
Death of Mr. C. L. Bryant
Charles Leroy Bryant, a well known retired farmer and Confederate Veteran passed away at his home on South Main Street on Tuesday evening. after an illness of several months.
Mr. Bryant was born in Mt. Jackson, Va., 77 years ago, and is the last member of his family. On June 22, 1910 he was married to Miss Laura Maphis, who survives. Mr. Bryant was a valiant Southern Soldier, having served through the war in Imboden's Brigade, Capt. Moore's Company. Many friends held him in highest esteem for his genial, kindly disposition. He was ever ready to help others.
For a number of years he had been a member of the Brethren Church.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. E. B. Shaver assisted by the Rev. P. W. Wisman, in St. Paul's Reformed Church, Friday afternoon at two o'clock.
Staunton News-Leader, October 30, 194212734
J. N. SHRUM, 85, DIES AT DAYTON
Dayton, Oct. 29.—Joseph Newton Shrum, eighty-five, prominent resident of Dayton, died at his home Wednesday morning following a prolonged illness.
Born July 26, 1857, he was the eldest son of the late Samuel and Sarah Messick Shrum and spent practically his entire life in this community.
As a boy he began work with his father in the brick business. Later he became a member of the firm and for thirty years was senior partner in the form of Shrum Brothers. After leaving the brick business, Mr. Shrum operated his farm nearby. He spent the last several years at his home in Dayton.
Mr. Shrum also took a great untiring worker in the Dayton Methodist church. He had been a member since early youth and was one of the leading men to organize the present Dayton church. From the time of its organization he served as a trustee and steward. He also served as superintendent of the Church school for twenty-five years.
Mr. Shrum also took a great interest in civic affairs and for many years was a member of the Dayton School Board. He served for thirty years as a member of the Town Council and at the time of his death was president of the Dayton Cemetery Association.
Mr. Shrum was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Catherine Kiser, who preceded him in death in 1925. To this union were born six children, five of whom survive. They are: Luther J., Della V. and Mrs. Ina Carver, Dayton; Mrs. Elsie Flory, Mt. Crawford, and Mrs. Juanita Fishback, Harrisonburg; also nine grandchildren, and a brother, George E. Shrum, of Harrisonburg. After the death of his second wife, Mrs. Ida Showalter, Mr. Shrum married Mrs. Laura Bryant, of Woodstock, who survives.
Funeral services will be held from the Dayton Methodist church Friday afternoon at three o'clock, conducted by his pastor, the Rev. H. L. Hoffman, assisted by the Rev. J. L. Early, a former pastor.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| June 11, 1880675 | Stonewall Township, Shenandoah, Virginia |
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| June 27, 1900674 | Stonewall Township, Shenandoah, Virginia |
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| May 5, 1910680 | Stonewall Township, Shenandoah, Virginia |
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| January 16, 1920681 | Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia |
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| April 7, 1930682 | Woodstock, Shenandoah, Virginia |
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| April 2, 19402507 | Dayton, Rockingham, Virginia |
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