Orange County, Virginia, will book I, 1735-1743

Orange County, Virginia, will book I, 1735-1743

In the heart of Virginia, amidst the rolling hills and rich history, lies Orange County. Established in 1734, this vast expanse of land, originally stretching from the Rappahannock River to the Blue Ridge and further west to encompass what would become West Virginia and Kentucky, has been a witness to the early stories of America. “Orange County, Virginia, Will Book I, 1735-1743,” meticulously compiled by John Frederick Dorman and published in Washington, D.C., in 1958, serves as a crucial link to this foundational past.

Hodgen Cemetery, Hodgen, LeFlore County, Oklahoma

Hodgen Cemetery, LeFlore County, Oklahoma

Hodgen Cemetery, located just south of Hodgen, Oklahoma, is the town’s active burial ground and the subject of this extensive online cemetery record. Compiled from headstone inscriptions, the listing preserves names, dates, family relationships, and military service details for generations of local residents, with thanks to Paula Doyle-Bicket for the submission.

H. L. Naylor

Sergt. H. L. Naylor of the Medical Corps served at Base Hospital No. 51. A Wake County native and son of O. L. and Katherine Naylor, he entered military service on July 25, 1917, in Raleigh, N.C. After training at several camps, he sailed for France on August 8, 1918, and was promoted to sergeant on February 4, 1918. Naylor returned to the United States on September 28, 1919, and was mustered out at Camp Dix on October 2, 1919.