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Marriages of Charlotte County Virginia, 1784-1815

1911 Map of Charlotte County Virginia

This volume, “Marriages of Charlotte County, Virginia, 1784-1815,” compiles the marriage bonds and minister’s returns from Charlotte County during the specified period. The original work was painstakingly copied by Catherine Lindsay Knorr and published in 1951. The book spans 119 pages and includes a wealth of historical data on marriages that took place in this Virginia county. This publication presents several challenges for readers. Some pages are slightly tattered and torn, and the manuscript features irregular pagination. Additionally, there are tight or nonexistent margins, particularly at the bottom of the pages, and one page is typed on different paper than the rest.

Biography of Ed C. Varner

Ed C. Varner, a prominent farmer and successful oilman from Butler County, had a significant impact on the development of the Augusta oil fields. Born in 1867 in Illinois, he moved to Kansas at age eleven and became a successful independent farmer. Varner and his brother Frank advocated for deep oil tests in a region initially focused on gas, leading to the discovery of substantial oil reserves. By 1916, Varner owned 285 acres with multiple producing wells. He was also a community leader, serving as vice president of the American National Bank of Augusta and prioritizing his family’s education.

Biography of Samuel C. Varner

Samuel C. Varner, born December 10, 1845, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, was a Civil War veteran and prominent merchant in Moran, Kansas. His early life included significant military service as an officer in the Illinois Infantry. After various business endeavors across Illinois and Iowa, he settled in Moran in 1880, where he established a successful lumber and hardware business and the Peoples State Bank. Active in the community, Varner was a dedicated Mason and a member of the Christian Church. He married Annie McCord in 1863.

Varner, Melvin – Obituary

Melvin Varner, a native of Enterprise, Oregon, passed away at 68 on July 21, 1995, from lung issues linked to smoking. Born on May 8, 1927, he was the son of Albert G. and Cecile Varner. He married Dolores Isakson in 1946 and worked for Tektronix for 23 years before retiring in 1983. Varner enjoyed woodworking and fishing. He is survived by his wife, three children, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and extended family. His remains were cremated.