Salona, Fairfax County, Virginia
Book 5:240.
22 February 1749 Thomas Lee devised to Philip Ludwell Lee. Will was probated 30 July 1751 in Westmoreland County.
19 April 1782 Philip Ludwell Lee to Matilda Lee. Tract was divided, Westmoreland.
10 August 1790 Henry Lee, Sr. (III) and Matilda (Lee) Lee conveyed to Henry Lee, Jr. (IV). Deed on record in office of General Court of Commonwealth.
7 June 1808 Henry Lee, Sr. and Henry Lee, Jr., both of Westmoreland County, sold for $25,000 to Richard Bland Lee of Fairfax County all of that tract called Langley Farm containing 1600 acres. Fairfax County Deeds J2:84.
18 July 1808 Richard Bland Lee and Elizabeth his wife of Fairfax County sold to William Maffitt who was to reconvey to Elizabeth Lee. The deed was for 300 acres--all of tract of a farm lying on the south or southeast side of the road leading from the town of Turberville to the Little Falls of the Potomac, "now in occupation of T. C. Scott," commonly called Langley Farm. Fairfax County Deeds J2:18.
19 July 1808 William Maffitt conveyed to Elizabeth Lee--300 acres. Fairfax County Deeds J2:6.
9 January 1809 Richard Bland Lee of Sully and Elizabeth his wife mortgaged two tracts of land: 529 acres of Sully and 1600 acres of tract called Langley Farm. Lee was indebted to Bushrod Washington of Mount Vernon by bond dated 9 January 1809 for $10,034.28 which was due 1 March 1814. The land was conveyed to Henry Smith Turner, Jefferson County, Thomas Blackburn of Fairfax County and Bushrod Washington, Jr. of Westmoreland County, to hold in trust for use of Lee in case note not paid. Fairfax County Deeds J2:245.
10 May 1811 Richard Bland Lee and Elizabeth his wife of Alexandria sold to William Herbert for $6,987.85 (total of three judgments, interests and costs obtained by William Herbert against Richard Bland Lee). Bushrod Washington and Bushrod Washington, Jr. gave release. The tract was 466 acres on south side of Little Falls Road. Fairfax County Deeds L2:177.
10 March 1812 William Herbert and Sarah his wife sold for $6,058 to William Maffitt--466 acres. (Deed is dated 10 March 1810, but the release by Sarah Herbert refers to deed of 10 March 1812.) Fairfax County Deeds L2:368.
10 March 1812 Richard Bland Lee of Alexandria and Elizabeth his wife sold for $420 to William Maffitt of Fairfax County--42 acres on south side main road leading from the town of Turberville to Little Falls of Potomack adjacent to 466 acre tract sold by Lee to William Herbert. Fairfax County Deeds L2:416.
1 November 1823 William Maffitt mortgaged to his sister, Margaret Whann, of George Town, D.C. tract called Salona "on which William Maffitt now resides." Maffitt was indebted to Whann for $6,000. Fairfax County Deeds V2:85.
20 July 1831 Thomas Moss, Commissioner under decree of Fairfax County Court conveyed to Margaret Whann of George Town, D.C. William Maffitt had mortgaged Salona. He died intestate and had not paid debt. Whann brought suit against heirs of Maffitt (in Chancery) for sum $3,716. At sale 18 April 1831 Salona was sold to James McVean, agent for Margaret Whann for $2,650, the highest bid made. Fairfax County Deeds Z2:403.
29 July 1835 Ann B. Maffitt, widow of William Maffitt, Revd. Reubin Post and Harriett his wife, Ann. L. Maffitt and William Maffitt, the only children and heirs at law of William Maffitt sold to Margaret Whann the right of dower of Ann B. Maffitt and interest of children in Salona and smaller tract adjoining thereto. Fairfax County Deeds C3:314.
7 June 1842 Margaret Whann of George Town sold for $7,500 to Chapman Lee of Alexandria--all of Salona on south side Little Falls Road and 42 acres of adjoining tract. Fairfax County Deeds G3:378.
17 May 1845 James McVean of George Town in D.C. (survivor of Samuel M. Whann), party of the first part; Chapman Lee of Fairfax County and Laura E. his wife of the second part; and Elisha Sherman, late of Fairfield County, Connecticut of the third part. On 8 June 1842 in order to secure sum of $4,500 plus accruing interest owed by Chapman Lee to Margaret Whann, Lee conveyed to James McVean and Samuel M. Whann (since deceased) tract called Salona containing 506 acres more or less. Lee sold 208 acres to Sherman for $5,421 and proposed to pay $2,079 to McVean and receive himself $921 and leave sum of $2421 as lien on land sold to Sherman. Fairfax County Deeds J3:262.
1 July 1853 Elisha Sherman and Anna his wife, late of Fairfax County and "now of Washington County, D.C." sold for $10,000 to Jacob G. Smoot of Georgetown tract heretofore called Langley but now called Salona--208 acres 2 rods. Fairfax County Deeds T3:186.
28 June 1948 Deed of Partition of land of Jacob G. Smoot known as the Smoot farm--208 acres. Jacob G. Smoot died intestate. He was survived by his four children: William S. Smoot, Helen M. Smoot, Harriet E. Smoot and Catherine C. Smoot, and by his widow, Harriet C. Smoot.
William S. Smoot died testate devising his one-fourth interest to Jennie K. Smoot who died intestate leaving as her only heirs at law three children: John D. K. Smoot, Calder G. Smoot and William S. Smoot, Jr.
Helen M. Smoot, Harriet E. Smoot and Catherine C. Smoot died unmarried and intestate leaving their three-fourths interests to heirs at law, their three nephews, John D. K. Smoot, Calder G. Smoot and William S. Smoot, Jr.
John D. K. Smoot died intestate survived by widow and three children, his only heirs at law: Julia B. Smoot, widow, Jane Smoot Wilson, John D. K. Smoot, Jr. and Henry B. Smoot.
William S. Smoot, Jr. died leaving widow and two children: Elizabeth J. Smoot, widow and William S. Smoot III and John J. Smoot.
The Smoot farm was divided in three parts: to Calder G. Smoot and to the heirs of John D. K. Smoot and William S. Smoot, Jr. Fairfax County Deeds 635:471.
6 January 1953 John D. K. Smoot, Jr. and Wilma his wife; Jane Smoot Wilson and Nelson B. her husband; Henry B. Smoot, unmarried; William S. Smoot III and Nancy W. his wife; and John J. Smoot and Patricia his wife sold to Clive L. DuVal II and Susan B. his wife 26.846 acres, part of Lot #2 in partition which was allocated to Calder G. Smoot who died unmarried and intestate leaving sole heirs at law and next of kin four nephews and one niece, named above. Fairfax County Deeds 1041:123.
24 July 1953 William Smoot, Nancy Smoot, John Smoot, Patricia Smoot, Elizabeth Smoot deeded 11.305 acres to Clive and Susan DuVal. Fairfax County Deeds 1097:32.
20 June 1955 John D. K. Smoot, Jr., Wilma Smoot, Jane Smoot Wilson, Nelson Wilson, Henry Smoot, Dolores Smoot, William Smoot, Nancy Smoot, John Smoot and Patricia Smoot deeded 17.6351 acres to Clive and Susan DuVal. Fairfax County Deeds 1322:453.
1 September 1955 Deed of Release. Fairfax County Deed Book 1351, p. 150.
24 March 1971 Permanent easement on eight acres, temporary easement for at least ten years on 44.3 acres from Susan and Clive DuVal to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, signed by George Kelley, County Executive. Fairfax County Deed Book 3418, p. 686.
20 November 1974 Amendment to deed of easement by Susan and Clive DuVal to provide for termination of the temporary easement only after January 1, 1990. Fairfax County Deed Book 4159, p. 436.
APPENDIX B
FAIRFAX COUNTY WILL BOOK Q-1, p. 271
March 21^st 1832
Inventory and Appraisement of the personal Estate of W^m. Maffitt dec^d. to wit
1 Bay horse $20 1 do $60 & 1 do $25 $105 1 Carriage and Harness 100 Colt, old iron $2 6 axes $2.50 4.50 5 Shovels .75c, 4 brier scythes $1 1.75 9 swingletrees $1.50 6 coulters 3.50 3 mattaxs $1.50 6 broad hoes 75¢ 2.25 1 Cutting Box patent 15.00 Carpenters Tools 3 Copper boiler 5" 3 wedges & shares $1.50 4 hay forks 1.25 2.75 Corn at $2 per bar (30) barrels 60" 33 old Barrels 3" 4 Scythes & Sheathes $1 4 hooks 75¢ 1.75 Grain Box 1.50 Old Sleigh Irons 2.50 2 Ox Yokes 1" 2 Wheel Barrows 2" 28 hogs $74 - 19 Pigs $9.50 $ 83.50 3 Breeding Sows 4.50 1 Pair of Oxen (large) 25" 1 do do (Small) 12" Red buffalo Cow 10" Cow and Calf 7" 1 Spotted Cow Small horns 8" 1 do Sawed horns 5" 1 do red Sides 8" 2 Calves $3 - 1 Bull $6 9" 58 sheep at $1.25 72.50 65 Locust Posts @ 12¢ 8.12-1/2 4 pieces of old Carpeting 4" one Rug 2" No. 1 Bed Mattrass Curtain bedstead, bolsters, and piller 20" No. 2 Bed, Mattrass, bolster, piller and Stead 20" No. 3 do as above 15" Andirons, fender and Tongs 5" Washstand bowl and pitcher 1" Toilet Table Glass and 3 chairs 2.25 Trunnel bedstead with two mattrasses & two bolsters 5" 1 Bedstead 2" Trunnel bedstead, Mattrasses, 4 pillows and 4 bolsters 10" No. 4 Bed, Mattrass & furniture 20" No. 5 do do 1^st Room 20" Fender, Tongs and A:Irons 2.50 Tallo and Bucket .75 9 p^r. Blankets 25" Urn $ 1.50 one dozen Custard Cups 14 3 Tea Canisters and tin bucket 1.25 8 Stone jars 2" 1 Small and large barrels 25 1/2 bushel Measure 12-1/2 Coffee Mill and Saddle bags 1.25 1 p^r. Andirons in Kitchen 4" Gridiron and Tea kettle 1.50 4 Iron pots $6--2 spits $1. 2 ovens $2 9" 2 Spiders $1.25 Frying pan 50c 1.75 1 Brass Skillet 3" Ladle and forks .12-1/2 Sifter .25 1 doz: Small knives and forks 1.50 1 do Large 6" Pewter plates, Tin and Tubs 5" Spice mortar 1" 4 candlesticks, candle box 1" 3 Decanters, 3 Glass pitchers 3.50 Coffee pot .25 one doz: Wine Glasses No. 1 1.75 9 do do .75 9 Cordial Glasses 1" 6 Salt Glasses .75 11 Jelly Glasses 1" 1 broken Caster 2" 1 Large pitcher 1" 1 Large bowl .50 12 Table mats 1" 2 china bowls .12-1/2 1 p^r. Andirons .25 1 Large Carpet 30" 1 Table 1.50 3 sets plough Gear $ 4.50 2 new Cart Wheels 20" 1 Iron plough 5" 1.75 2 Shovel ploughs 2" 3.50 1 bar Shear plough 3" 2 old broken ploughs 1" 3 Harrows 6" 2 Iron Mould boards .50 1 double Swingletree .75 1 cart $6 - 1 broken do. $3 9" 1 Grind Stone .50 Ox Chain $1 fodderhouse $8 9" 1 Wheel and pair Shakes 2" Orchard Grass and rye Straw 2" -------- Carried forward $379.75 Amt. brot forward $379.75 2 Oats $9 - 3 stacks of hay $50 59" 5 Cotton Counterpanes $ 10.00 6 do do 4" 5 Coloured ditto 3" 3 Trunks and Chests 1.50 24 Windsor chairs 6" Set dining Tables 3 18" one Large Table 5" 1 Small round Table and 4 Waiters 5" Candle Stand 2" Writing Desk 2" Sideboard 20" 2 Spoon and knife cases 6" 6 different maps 4.50 Andirons, Shovel, Tongs, Fender 8" 4 Candlesticks and oil Lamp 3" 2 knife Boxes 1" 1 Small Table (long and Square) 1" 1 Bedstead, pillow and bolster 18" 30 Diaper Towels 2.50 8 pillow cases 1.50 10 Tongs $1.50 1 Small Table 75¢ 2.25 1 Desk and bookcase 25" One Bureau and book Case 20" p^r. Andions Tongs and poker 2.50 one doz: small Tea plates 2" 3 dozen Small plates 4.50 1 " deep plates 1.50 Fruit Dishes 1.50 1 large Turien .50 1 doz: Custard Cups .50 Turien (2 Sets) 1.50 20 Cider barrels $ 5" 6 Jugs 1.50 9 Demijohns 9" 11 pewter Candle moulds 1.75 Kitchen Stove 20" 2 Barrels of bottles at 3 cts. each 2.88 old boxes, Jugs, etc. .25 2 basons and 2 Dishes /pewter/ 2" 1 Churn and Tray .50 3 Jars and pail .75 1 Table 25¢--1 large pot $2 2.25 2 Small pans .37-1/2 1 Safe 2" one large iron pot 2.50 2 ovens 75¢ 2 Smoothing Irons 75¢ 1.50 2 Tubs 12-1/2¢ Carpet irons $1 1.12-1/2 p^r. Scales 2" Saddle and bridle 2" p^r. Steelyards 2" lot of Wool at 20¢ per 8" 16.80 Looking Glass No. 1 6" do do No. 2 6" Crop of Turnips 13 cts per bushel 10" Pide Cow and Calf 12" Gold Watch, Seal and key 50" Writing Desk 1" 2 Ink Stands .39 One Globe .20 ------------ $1588.89-1/2 ============
APPENDIX C
FAIRFAX COUNTY WILL BOOK Q-1, p. 274
Appraisement of Dower Negroes belonging to William Maffitt's Estate
Names Dower Real Age Notable marks Appt Value 1st lot Dick etc $ 0 0 70
Cato and Reid 10 " 350 " 48, 27 Reid cut over right thumb
2nd lot 1st Willis 100 " 350 " 26 Willis scar on right hand
2nd Jonathon 100 " 350 " 23 Scar on left thumb
4. Polly & Child Mathew 25 " 300 " 21 Child 8 months
5. Allens 100 " 300 " 19 scar on right Wrist
6. Betty 25 " 200 14
7. Wait 50 " 200 " 12 a burn on right hand
8. Cyntha 25 " 150 " 9
9. Edmund 15 " 120 " 6
2^n lot Dianah Catharine & Child " 400 "
3^rd lot Bob & family 2 Abby & child Honey " 300 " Bob bald head
3^rd Shirley 100 " 350 "
4. Jonathon 100 " 350 " 23
5. Alcey 25 " 250 "
6. Robert 75 " 300 "
7. Beverley 50 " 250 "
4^th lot Kitty & child Mary, Ozekial & blank " 450 " Kitty scar on right cheek Thornton
Jenney 100 " 350 "
5^th lot John's family 100 " 300 " John
Matilda 100 " 300 "
Aleck " " " "
Fanny " " " "
Ellen blank " 500 "
Nancy 25 " 275 "
James 75 " 300 "
Armistead & Talbot 40 " 300 " Armistead hand burnt arm useless and one Eye out Milly 25 175
Harry & wife 100 300 43
Scylla Sam Mary 350 38
Joe 75 300 16 Schlla, Sam an infant, Mina
Willis 50 200 12
Heny 40 150 10
Sam an infant 8
Robins Family
Robin his wife Marjory 100 250 50 Single lot
350 40 Marjory, Julia and Momy $350
Eliza and children 200 28
W^m 3 yrs: Mary 20 2^nd lot Eliza W^m Mary James $400 James an Infant 10 real Value
Molly & Child Richard 10 300
Robin 18
Juay 25 150 14
Susan 40 200 10
Sampson 40 200 8
Jane 20 150 7
Julia 3
Naris 2
Anderson's Family
Anderson 100 300 48
Alcey, his Wife 35 150 40
Ranald 75 300 16
Andrew 75 300 14
Edward 50 200 12
Single
Ozekial, a boy 50 200 13
Winny 45
Betsy Martha 30 350 8-4
Ellen and Child Lucy and Scylla blank 350 27
Sara, Lewis $ blank 500 5
7^th lot, Lewis, a Lad 100 350 19 Lewis has a Scar in the bend of the right arm
Sandy 50 250 8
Philip old 75 150 48 Philip on the fingers of the right hand
Booter 100 400 29 Booter a Scar on fore finger 1st joint on the left hand
8^th Lot
Willy and child Mima blank 300 20
9^th lot old Lucy & husband Toby 125 400 27
10^th Lot Martha 25 75 45
Griffen 100 350 33
In obedience to an order of the County Court of Fairfax hereto annexed and the appraisers therein named have inventoried and appraised all and Singular the goods & chattles of William Maffitt dec^d. that were presented to our view by the admr as herein before Stated Given under our hands dec^r. 1828
Rich^d. Darne
William Swink
Joseph Sewell
At A Court Continued and held for Fairfax County the 21^st day of March 1832
This Inventory and Appraisement of the Estate of William Maffitt dec^d. was returned and ordered to be recorded
Teste W^m. Moss
APPENDIX D
Fairfax County Deed Book 3418, pages 686-697
DEED OF EASEMENT
THIS DEED, made this 24th day of March, 1971, by and between Clive L. DuVal, 2nd and Susan B. DuVal, his wife, parties of the first part, hereinafter called the grantor, and the County of Fairfax, Virginia, party of the second part, hereinafter called County;
WHEREAS, the County has an interest in protecting and maintaining the scenic, historic and recreational value of land within the County and;
WHEREAS, the County also has a desire to shape the character, direction and timing of community development through the preservation of "open space" land and;
WHEREAS, the governing body of the County has determined that the acceptance of the conveyance of certain interests in land less than the fee will assist in accomplishing these above stated objectives, and;
WHEREAS, the grantor is the owner in fee simple of three certain parcels of land situate in Fairfax County, Virginia, containing in the aggregate 52.40897 acres of ground and being shown on the Tax Map of Fairfax County on Sheet 30-2, Double Circle One, Parcel 40, and Sheet 30-2, Double Circle One, Parcel 41, and Sheet 30-2, Double Circle One, Parcel 46A, having acquired said property by deeds recorded in Deed