Near Linville in Rockingham County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Lincoln's Virginia Ancestors
Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, January 23, 2009
1. Lincoln's Virginia Ancestors Marker
Closeup of the marker
Erected 1997 by Virginia Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number KB-65.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is February 12, 1809.
Location. 38° 33.538′ N, 78° 50.08′ W. Marker is near Linville, Virginia, in Rockingham County. It is on Harpine Highway (State Highway 42), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Linville VA 22834, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Baxter House (approx. Ό mile away); Mannheim (approx. one mile away); Trissels Mennonite Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); George Chrisman House (approx. 2 miles away); Edom United Methodist Church (approx. 2.8 miles away); Dr. Jessee Bennett (approx. 2.9 miles away); First Mennonite Meeting House in Virginia (approx. 3.1 miles away); Breneman-Turner Mill (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Linville.
Regarding Lincoln's Virginia Ancestors. The "Lincoln Home" that stands near the marker remained in the Lincoln family until 1874, when it was purchased by Samuel M. Bowman, a local farmer. This home, located one-half mile from John Lincoln's original home, was built by "Virginia John" Lincoln's youngest son, Jacob. The original home of "Virginia John" was destroyed years ago; this home is all that remains of the Lincoln family homestead. While a portion of the Lincoln family migrated to Kentucky, the portion that remained in the area supported the Confederacy during the Civil War.
Additional commentary.
1. Family Tree
Hi. I find this very interesting. Lydia Lincoln, daughter to Virginia John, was my great
Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, January 23, 2009
2. Lincoln's Virginia Ancestors Marker
The marker is in the foreground and the Jacob Lincoln house is in the background
— Submitted February 18, 2009, by Laura Spears of Pickerington, Ohio.
2. Hannah Lincoln daughter of Virginia John and Rebecca Flowers Morris
I was interested to find this site. Hannah Lincoln wife of John Harrison and the link to the famous Harrisons of VA were my 4 great grandparents. Their son Isaac married Jane Cooper first. William Cooper Harrison married Caroline Patterson. Their daughter LaMora Harrison married William Franklin Terman. LaMora was pregnant when William died at age 23. Their son Franklin Alonzo was my paternal grandfather who died in 1940 before I was born. I have many dates to share with any family members.
Editor's Note: Thank you for sharing some of your family's history related to this marker. If anyone contacts us about the information you shared, we will be happy to send it along.
Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, January 23, 2009
3. Lincoln's Virginia Ancestors Marker
The Lincoln family cemetery is located approximately 150 yards North of the marker and house.
3. Info on Mordecai Lincoln?
Hello: my grandmother was a member of DAR. After all the years since she passed I finally am going through all of her info. She has an "X" next to Virginia John. I think possibly the connection to me is his half brother Mordecai (not sure yet). We have a home in Narvon (carnarvon) twp. in PA and never knew of this connection. My reason for this posting is that I find all of this history fascinating. I would appreciate any info on Mordecai Lincoln if possible. thanks.
— Submitted May 23, 2012, by Christine C. of Narvon, Pennsylvania.
Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, January 23, 2009
4. Lincoln's Virginia Ancestors Marker
Monument stone in the Lincoln family cemetery recognizing restoration efforts made by local entities responsible.
Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, January 23, 2009
5. Lincoln's Virginia Ancestors Marker
In the SW corner of the cemetery is this stone, erected in 1963 by the Massanutten Chapter, DAR and the Rockingham Historical Society to the memory of "Virginia John" Lincoln, President Abraham Lincoln's great-grandfather.
Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, January 23, 2009
6. Lincoln's Virginia Ancestors Marker
Near the stone for "Virginia John" Lincoln is this stone for his wife, Rebekah Flowers Lincoln, the great-grandmother of President Abraham Lincoln. The stone was placed by Lincoln Family Descendants in 1963.
Photographed by Robert H. Moore, II, January 23, 2009
7. Headstone for last of the Lincoln family slaves
This stone is in the NW corner of the Lincoln family cemetery and marks the resting place for "Uncle Ned" and "Queen," the last of slaves for the portion of the Lincoln family that remained in Virginia after the other branch made their way to Kentucky.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. This page has been viewed 7,009 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 26, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
