David Beahm

David Beahm is one of New York's top event designers.  He has a broad-based background in the arts; thus, he views event design as a combination of theater and art. Beahm attended San Diego State University-California State University, James Madison University (VA), and Elon University (NC). He has worked as Company Manager (National Company) at New York City Opera, Education Administration and Union Liason at San Diego Opera and Director of Music, Luray High School at Page Country Public Schools, VA.   He founded David Beahm Design in 1989. He has been featured on Martha Stewart and designed the wedding of Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones at the Plaza Hotel.

Isidor Rayner

Isidor Rayner (April 11, 1850 – November 25, 1912) was a Democratic member of the United States Senate, representing the State of Maryland from 1905-1912. He also represented the Fourth Congressional District of Maryland from 1887 to 1889, and 1891 to 1895.
Rayner was born in to a Jewish-German family [1] in Baltimore, Maryland, and attended local private schools. He later attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the University of Virginia. He began to study law and was admitted to the Maryland bar in 1871.
Rayner was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates and served from 1878-1884. In 1885, he was elected to the Maryland State Senate, serving one year until 1886.
Rayner was elected the same year to the Fiftieth United States Congress. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1888 to the Fifty-first Congress, but was victorious in the next two elections to the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses. He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1894.
Several years later in 1899, Rayner was chosen to be the Attorney General of Maryland, serving until 1903. He was elected as a Democrat in 1905 to the U.S. Senate, and was reelected again in 1911. While senator, he served as chairman of the Committee on Indian Depredations (Sixty-second Congress).
In 1912, Rayner died in Washington, D.C. while serving as senator. He is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery.

Eliza Jane Beahm Banks 1909-2006

Eliza Jane Beahm Banks 96, of Culpeper, VA passed away at Martha Jefferson Hospital April 20, 2006. Eliza was born June 17, 1909 in Madison County, VA to William Beahm and Elizabeth Frances Gaines Beahm.

Mrs. Banks was the widow of Seldon Banks.   Surviving Mrs. Banks are her children Seldon Banks, Jr. and his wife Glenna of PA,  Lee Roy Banks and his wife Fern of Madison, VA, Louvenia Hoffman and her husband Loyce of Reva, VA,  Polly Banks of Madison, VA,  Joan Rivas and her husband Jose of Madison, VA and Eugene Banks and his wife Elizabeth of Madison, VA;  grandchildren, Ann Marie Jones, Cynthia Riggle, Kimberly Johnson, Stephanie Hall, Davis Edwards, Lisa Kuiper, Beth Lower, Waverly Banks, Roy Lee Banks, Jr., Terry White, Lucas Banks and Gregory Banks and 19 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and daughters Helen Kibler and Dorothy Edwards.

Pallbearers will be David Edwards, Cynthia Riggle, Joshua Ralls, Gregory Banks, Lucas Banks, Roy Banks, Jr., Waverly Banks and Jose Rivas.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 1 p.m. in the Thoroughfare Chapel, Leon, Virginia. Pastor Wayne Yowell and Pastor Michael Vaughan will conduct the service. Interment will be in Robinson River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Brightwood, VA.

The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Clore-English Funeral Home, 11190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, VA. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2654 Valley Avenue, Suite B, Winchester, VA 22601.
Condolences may be sent via e-mail to cloreenglish@gmail.com. The family was entrusted these arrangements to the CloreEnglish Funeral Home.

Published in The Culpeper Star-Exponent on April 22, 2006

THE OLD MOUNTAIN HOME by John T. Nicholson

THE OLD MOUNTAIN HOME
 
In the old mountain home,
For six months more,
Where then shall I go,
Down in the valley,
To perish and to die.

To leave my mountain home,
Is such a loss and grief,
Words can hardly express
The sadness of the thought.

It must be awful, you know,
Some who left, wept and mourned,
And said in words so sad,
I would rather go to my grave,
Than to leave my mountain home.

Sad the thought, I must depart
From the old mountain home,
Where life has been so sweet,
Sad will be the rest of my life,
If from my home I have to de-
   part.

No longer here to stay,
To drink at the springs,
Where the water is so cold,
Both in summer and in winter,
Flowing so full and free
Out of the old mountain coves.

Sad will be my thoughts,
When I am in the valley,
To think of days gone by,
In the old mountain home,
Where life has been so sweet.

Sad and lonely is the thought,
To plant a tree in the valley,
At the age of seventy-three,
Just to hasten on death
Of the tree in the valley.

Now I see I have been deceived,
That the old in the park
Would be let to remain,
As the last of life ebbs away.

Just a few weeks ago,
To my surprise came the order,
Sign the use permit, or
Move out at once.
How would the appraisers feel,
If they had but a heart,
And only knew the sadness
They have added to the hearts
Of the old living in the park?

Sad thought, November first,
A new situation I must face,
At the age of seventy-three,
Moved down in the valley
Just to wither and pine away.

Sweet was one the thought, 
In the mountain home to stay
Until the death angel should
   come
To take my soul to its home
In the heavenly rest above.

While my body is laid away
Beside my darling wife,
In the graveyard on the hill
To wait the trumpet sound,
At the first resurrection
When I shall arise
And meet the Lord in the air.

The rest of my stay on earth,
I am hoping to spend it,
In the mountain home,
Where life is sweet to me,
Where one never suffers
With the heat of summer,
As down in the valley.

To leave my mountain home,
At the age of seventy-three,
And go down in the valley,
Where the heat is depressing,
Is such a loss and grief,
Words fail to tell.

In the old mountain home,
Where the summer breezes
Blow so refreshing,
And the birds sweetly sing
In the trees at the home.

Sad the thought to leave
A garden spot of paradise,
When one is old and feeble,
And cannot work any more,
Life will not be worth living,
When planted in the valley,
Where everything is different,
To the seeing and the hearing.

At the age of seventy-three,
In my old mountain home,
Like a prisoner in his cell,
Thinking of the execution day,
For November will soon appear,
To move down in the valley,
But I am hoping and praying
For the best until the last.

Once my hope brightly beamed
With the thought that my home
Would be leased for my life---
At least that was the promise.
But now it seems I must go
From the old mountain home
To be planted in the valley,
There to grieve and pine away.

My hope is dark and gloomy,
In view of November the first,
When I must depart in sadness
From the old mountain home,
For the order had this to say,
Move out before, or on November 
   first.

Officials of the park,
If by chance this you read,
Be assured I oppose not the park,
Though sad is the thought,
At the age of seventy-three
Having to depart from the park.

For in the appraisers promise,
I had hope of living in the park
The balance of my life,
But now I see I have been de-
   ceived,
According to the order signed,
Move out before, or on November
   first.

Such a promise was the scheme
To take my home for the park.
Give an acre for the park,
Said the boosters of the park,
If you want to live in the park,
At least this was the thought,
That impressed the old in the 
   park.
Five instead of one,
I gave for the park,
In hope of favors granted,
To be living in the park.
Sad no favors to be shown,
Instead of stay I must go,
Just the same as those,
Who gave nothing for the park.

Officials of the park,
Who I honor in the right,
I am not finding fault,
This I hope you understand,
As I am only quoting facts.

For my Bible says, murmur not,
This I do as heretofore,
Filled with sadness to leave
My old mountain home,
At the age of seventy-three.
In the Swanson park bill,
I still have glimpse of hope
To see my dreams come true,
Living in the park all my life.

Officials of the park,
Can you this to me deny?
To grant my life in the park,
For at the age of seventy-three
It won’t be long, you know.
Few more years at the most,
I will reach my heavenly park.

Now when the angels come
To take my soul to rest,
Hope they will find it in the park.
Then the old will be out of the 
   way,
While the park is progressing,
When the people out of the cities
Come to see the beauties of the
   park.

Dear officials of the park,
In conclusion this I say,
Written for my aged father,
Pained at heart to leave the park
At the age of seventy-three.
If you want to know his name,
This is what you read in print,
John Russ Nicholson,
Patriarch living in the park.

                    --John T. Nicholson
Nethers, Va.

This poem was written by John T. Nicholson about his father John "Russ" Nicholson and the removal of the families from the Shenandoah National Park. It is a heart wrenching poem that reflects the pain of being forced to leave the homes that they loved.

James Russell Corbin 1951-2008

James Russell Corbin, 56, of Culpeper died on Friday, May 16, 2008, at his residence. He was born on June 13, 1951, in Fauquier County, Va., to Thelma Bennett Corbin and the late Robert Lee Corbin.

Mr. Corbin was a member of Thoroughfare Bible Church. He had a passion for hunting and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 34 years, Brenda Lee Corbin; two children, James "Tony" Corbin and his wife, Deborah, of Rixeyville, and Lori Hitt and her husband, Daniel, of Castleton; and four grandchildren, Devyn, Dalton and Kaylee Hitt, and Shelby Corbin.

Additional survivors include his siblings, Lee Corbin Jr. and his wife, Sue, of Fayetteville, N.C., Wayne Corbin and his wife, Regina, of Lignum, Terry Corbin and his wife, Tena, of Fauquier, Patty Barfield and her husband, Charles, of Culpeper, and Dennis Corbin of Reva; and also one sister-in-law, Janet Corbin of Reva.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Billy Corbin and Jerry "Tibbs" Corbin, and a nephew, Danny "Cricket" Corbin.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 6-8 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper VA 22701.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 19, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Thoroughfare Bible Church with Pastor Michael Vaughn officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Corbin's name to Hospice of the Rapidan, PO Box 1715, Culpeper VA 22701.

An online guestbook is available at www.foundandsons.com.

Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements.

Milton Edward Beahm 1920-2011

MILTON EDWARD BEAHM

August 7, 1920 – July 18, 2011

On Monday, July 18, 2011, Milton Edward Beahm of Hyattsville, MD, departed this life to be with the Lord.  He was the husband of the late Aline Constance McCoy Beahm. He is survived by his son, Thomas Lee and daughter, Belinda Ruth and two grandsons. Milton was the 5^th of 20 children.  His surviving siblings are Mary Ellen Beahm Spicer and husband Jack of Fairless Hills, PA; Sarah Jane Beahm Thomas and husband, Bernie of Rochelle, VA; Rev. Charles E. Beahm and wife, Ethel May also of Rochelle, VA; Mabel Beahm Clore and husband, Raymond of Brightwood, VA;  Gladys Beahm Nicholson and husband Bill of Brightwood, VA; and Thomas Beahm and his wife, Esther of Oak Park, VA.  There are numerous nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly.

Milton was born in Madison, VA, August 7, 1920, to the late John William and Rosa Lee Corbin Beahm.  He worked as a young boy for Randy Tucker and the Basil Families locally, then moved to Maryland and worked at various jobs with his brothers until enlisting in  the U.S. Army in 1942. He served in WWII, through July 20, 1945, in the 92^nd Chemical Mortar Battalion in Normandy, Rhineland, and Northern France.  He received a Purple Heart for injuries received while in action in Germany, a Good Conduct Medal and a European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars.  After receiving an Honorable Discharge dated September 17, 1945, Milton was employed as a carpenter by Frank Rubino, owner of a local construction company where he remained for 40 years until he “retired”.  He continued to work for Mr. Rubino until his health declined.

Milton and his family attended Calvary Memorial Baptist Church in Hyattsville, MD until health issues put his wife in a nursing home, where he faithfully cared for her and his children who are now both in special care facilities.

Milton enjoyed his RV Camper and loved to talk to people by CB and/or Ham Radio up on the Skyline Drive
where he could reach almost anyone!       
                            

His Cowboy Hats and Western clothes were his favorite outfit when he went out and his guitar was a favorite past time at home.  Milton was a kind and caring brother, husband, father and friend.  We will all miss him and the Kentucky Fried Chicken he always brought to the family reunions!  He enjoyed taking videos at many of our family gatherings.

Funeral services were held for Milton at the BORGWARDT Funeral Home in Beltsville, MD, with his brother Rev. Charles Beahm officiating.  A message titled “What Will You Do With Your “Dash”?  was given to the many friends and family gathered for his Memorial Service.    Interment with Military Honors was held at the Fort Lincoln Cemetery near Washington, D.C.

Patsy Cline 1932-1963

Patsy Cline, the famed county music star was born, Virginia Patterson Hensley.  She was the daughter of Samuel and Hilda Patterson Hensley. Patsy was born September 8, 1932 and married Gerald Cline on March 7, 1953. After they divorced , she married Charlie Dick, who was very influential in her music career. She was killed in an airplane crash in 1963.

Patsy's father was Samuel Lawrence Hensley, who was the son of Solomon Job Hensley and Elizabeth Margaret Shifflett Hensley. After Samuel's first wife Ynona Jones died in 1927, he married Hilda Virginia Patterson, who was Patsy's mother.

Her grandmother, Elizabeth Margaret "Maggie" Shifflett was born on July 2, 1859, and died June 22, 1938. She was the daughter and 12th child of Solomon and Frances Collier Shifflett. Solomon was the youngest child of Stephen and Joanna McDaniel Shifflett. Solomon was born ca. 1818 and died in Rockingham Co., Va. in 1903. He married first, Frances Collier, daughter of Martin and Fannie Marshall Collier, on October 17, 1838 in Greene Co., VA.  Frances died on June 12, 1889 and is buried in the Baugher Family Cemetery in Beldore, Va., near Swift Run Gap. He married second, Matilda Shifflett Atkins, daughter of David and Lucinda Shifflett.

Solomon's father was Stephen Shifflett who was born ca. 1775 and died in Rockingham Co., Va., in 1865. Stephen was apparently born in Orange Co., Va., and moved to Hightop Mountain in the Blueridge Mountains between 1800 and 1810.

Collier/Conley

                                                                                                                                                   Nathaniel Morris----Jane   
Martin Culver Collyer (1760/71-1880)---Mary Williams                               begat                                                   
                   begat  
Preston Collier -Eliza Haney                                        Jackson Morris ------ Sallie                John Conley--Matilda

           begat                                                                               begat                                       

    Casewell Collier-Elizabeth Haney                      Emma J. Morris 2nd wife --- Zachariah Conley Sr

                           begat                                                                                          
                   Manda J. Collier-Hiram Banks Shifflett                                       begat                           

                                                                begat                                                          

James Raynor------Laura Warren            Christian May Collier---------------- Lucy Louisa Conley

                        begat                                 b: June1872              begat                   b: Sept 1884

                                                                                                    

                Russell David Raynor------------------------------------------- Margaret Loney Collier

Siblings: Emmett, Gaines, Lucy, Bessie        Siblings: William, Clint, Oscar , Dewey, Mandy,  Nettie. Blanche, Rose      

Ila Delores Nicholson 1931-2011

Ila Delores Nicholson, 80, passed away in her residence in Reva, VA, Sunday, April 10, 2011. Ila was born April 7, 1931 in Madison County, VA to Bob Hilton Nicholson and Ida Sisk Nicholson; was a member of the Novum Baptist Church and enjoyed the outdoors, flowers and farming. Ila’s biggest role was “Nanny” and being a mother to her family.
Surviving Mrs. Nicholson are her children, Delores Snead and her husband Jim of Sacramento, CA, Ralph Nicholson and his wife Cheryl of Reva, VA and Larry Nicholson and his wife Hilda of Reva, VA; her grandchildren, David Bayne, Brandon Nicholson, Shelly Ryder, Lori Nicholson, Rebecca Naball, Hanna Nicholson, Lydia Nicholson and Gwen Nicholson; her step-grandchildren, Marcus and Bradley Nicholson; five great grandchildren; her siblings, Betty Clark of Culpeper, VA, Milton Nicholson of Culpeper, VA, Hunter Nicholson of Luray, VA and Luther Nicholson of Lovettsville, VA and a special friend, Shirley Wise of Culpeper, VA. Mrs. Nicholson is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Manuel Nicholson; her step-son, Paul Nicholson and her sister, Hilda Hoffman.
Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Clore-English Funeral Home, Friday, April 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jeff Light conducting the service. Interment will be in the Culpeper National Cemetery, U.S. Avenue, Culpeper, VA 22701. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Clore-English Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 1715, Culpeper, VA 22701. Condolences can be given at cloreenglish.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Clore-English Funeral Home, 11190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, VA 22701.

Benjamin Franklin Beahm 1849-1914

Benjamin Franklin Beahm age 71 years died Tuesday 10 Nov 1914,  from a complication of diseases at Thronton's Gap, Page, Va.
Born 27 Nov 1849, Rappahannock Co., Va., he was the son of Jacob M. Beahm and Mary Ann Shenk Beahm.   Mr Beahm enlisted as a private 05 Apr 1862 in Company H ("Page Grays"), 33rd Virginia Infantry.  He was wounded-in-action 03 May 1863 in elbow, age 19.  He never recovered from the wound and was forced to retire to the Invalid Corps 25 Nov 1864.  He was a farmer and a a tollgate keeper.
Wife - Josephine Butler.  Children - Mrs. I.E. Stomback, Mamie Brown, Mrs. George Atkins, Charles, Robert, John F. (of Philadelphia) & Jacob Beahm of New York. 
Interment in family graveyard, Beahm Family Cemetery, Shenandoah National Park, Page Co., Va.