Lora Koch

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I have been researching my family since 1997

My family: Barbee, Campbells, Chenault/Shinault, Coffey, Coleman, Grant, Hamilton/ Hambleton, Harler, Harless, Harvie/Harvey, Hudson, Hutchison, Johnson, Koch/Kutch, Nida, Rippetoe, Saunders, Smith, Stevens, Thompson, Vanlentine, Vansavage, Warhola, Webb, Wharton, Wingfield, and Wineland/Wyland families...

My Air Force ancestors

Robert Fielding Koch Airman 1st Class. Robert F. Koch b. on November 16, 1941. US Air Force Mar 27, 1961 - Mar 26, 1965 as a heavy ground radar repairman. AFLSA AFGCM (Mar 61 to Mar 26, 1964) SO G-32, Hq WAADS, Apr 27, 1964. Stationed at Lackland Air Force Base. Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Jun 61-May 62 AC&W Radar Rpmn. ECI Elect Fund ICS Course 1963. 647 Radar Sq - ADC. Stationed at Manassas Air Force Radar Squadron, one of the radar units that my father maintained was an FPS-6A Height Finder radar. My Father.

Robert Wyland Airman 1st Class. Robert Coleman Wyland Jr b. on Jul 15, 1947. Enlisted on May 5, 1966 in the US Air Force at age of 18 years old. Stationed at Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu on the island of O'ahu, Hawaii. On Mar 13, 1968 he was discharge at the of 20 years old. My uncle.

Sterling Wyatt Camden Airman. Sterling Wyatt Camden III. b. on Sep 10, 1937. iServed in the US Air Force as a Russian Linguist. My 5th cousin twice removed.

Wayne Miller Coleman Master Sgt. Wayne Miller Coleman b. on Mar 27, 1931 in Bedford, Bedford City, VA. Served in the US Air Force. He retired after 16 year of Service. My 1st cousin twice removed.

Gene Raymond Griffith Capt. Gene Raymond Griffith Jr. b. on Jun 1, 1957. Served in the US Air Force.

Douglas Harler M.Sgt. Douglas Mac Arthur Harler , b. on April 06, 1942. US He was a Technical Sergeant then became a M.Sgt in the Air Force, radio relay equipment technication at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. Doug and "my dad's Robert Fielding Koch were friend but they also were Cousin. Doug was waiting at my dad's barrack at air force base to see my dad. My 1st cousin once removed.

Daniel Alonzo Mahaffey AD1. Daniel Alonzo Mahaffey b. on May 17, 1926 in Mt. View Mill, Gastonia NC. Enlisted on Jan 24, 1952 in the Air Force. UNITED STATES ATLANTIC FLEET, AIR FORCE PATROL SQUADRON TWENTY ONE. NJC: AD-6473-07, DUTY STATION: Power Plants. Retired on Jan 34, 1954.

Bernard Lee Thomas Airman 1st Class. Bernard Lee Thomas b. on Nov 19, 1930 in Huntington Cabel Co, WV. Served in the U.S. Air Force from 19 Oct. 1952 to 18 Oct 1953 with the rank of Airman 1st class, duty at George AFB, Ca.

Irish

1. John C. Coffey Immigrated from Ireland to Virginia in 1637. The ancient Irish family from which John Coffee came is said to be descended from Milestus, King of Spain, through the line of Hem\remin, his eighth son. John is my 8th great-grandfather. https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/vitals/MC7F-XQW

1. Constance Markiewicz was an Irish Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil politician, revolutionary nationalist, suffragette and socialist. In December 1918, she was the first woman elected to the British House of Commons, formed the first Dáil Éireann. She was also one of the first women in the world to hold a cabinet position (Minister for Labour of the Irish Republic, 1919–1922). Constance is my 12th cousin 3 times removed. Constance (Gore-Booth) Markievicz and Lora Koch are both descendants of Andrew Barton.

Firefighters

1. John Chenault Firefighter. John Michaux Chenault Jr. is my 5th cousin 4 times removed. Jefferson Co., TX, 1940.

2. John Ryan Firefighter. John Wesley Ryan. In 1892, Dallas Fire Dept and In 1910 he was a Chief of the Dallas Police Department. My 5th cousin 4 times removed.

Law enforcement

1. Robert Wyland Police Officer. Robert Coleman Wyland Jr. was a Henrico County Virginia Police Officer. My Uncle.

2. Elijah Chenault Constable. Elijah Chenault is my 7th great-uncle. Officer in the Alexandria Police Department, VA. Constable Chenault was killed.

3. Normal McMullen Police Officer. Normal Jay McMullem. He was a police officer for the Huntington Police Department in Huntington, Cabell Co, WV. My 2nd cousin once removed.

4. Walter Hamilton Police Officer. Walter Massie Hamilton was a Police officer in. Lynchburg, Lynchburg (Independent City), Virginia. My 2nd cousin 3 times removed.

5. John Samuel Chenault Constable. John Samuel Chenault was a Constable. My 3rd cousin 6 times removed.

6. Joseph Leslie Chenaut Chief of Police. Joseph Leslie Chenault birth name, Josiah Lipscomb Chenault); Chief of Police, Rocky Ford, CO; Guard at Colorado Territorial Prison, Canon City, CO; security agent for Santa Fe RR, Dodge City, KS.. My 3rd cousin 6 times removed.

7. George Shinault Police Officer. George Walker Shinault Sr. He was a Police officer in Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC. Officers Shinault and Edwards were operating Scout 11 and received a call for a fight and then Officer Shinault walked up to the house at 39 F Street and was shot twice in the chest. As Officer Shinault was falling, he warned his partner, who chased the suspect, William Bullock, 33 years old, losing him in an alley. As Officer Shinault lay dying, a citizen robbed him of his revolver. Officer Shinault was taken to Casualty Hospital where he died. Also Officer Shinault had served as a police officer in Richmond City, Virginia. My 4th cousin 4 times removed.

8. Robert Chenault Police Officer. Robert Dewey Chenault is a decorated Washington DC police officer, Inspector in the Administrative Headquarters, ret. 1958. My 4th cousin 4 times removed.

9. Lewis Chenault Police Chief. Lewis Fletcher Chenault is my 5th cousin 4 times removed.

10. John Ryan Police Chief. John Wesley Ryan. 1892, Dallas Fire Dept and In 1910 he was a Chief of the Dallas Police Department. My 5th cousin 4 times removed

11. James Hudson Police Officer. James Emory Hudson Sr. He was a Police Officer on the Atlanta Police Force in Atlanta, GA. My 5th cousin 5 times removed.

12. Harold Coffey Police Officer. Harold Bernard Coffey Jr. He was a Police officer in Waynesboro Police Department since 1970. My 6th cousin once removed.

13. Howard Camden Police Chief. Howard Belvin Camden, was the founder of the Colts Neck Police Department and was the Captain from 1975 to 1995. My 6th cousin once removed.

14. Wilburn David Shinault Police Sergeant. Wilburn David Shinault. He was a Sergeant of Wasco California Police Department. Sergeant Wilburn Shinault and Officer George Toews were killed when their patrol vehicle was involved in a single car crash. My 7th cousin once removed.

15. Andrew Jackson Shinault Police Officer. Andrew Jackson Shinault. Retired AZ police officer. My 7th cousin once removed.

16. David Richard Chenault Detective. David Richard Chenault. He was a Detective, Guthrie, OK, Police Department.. My 7th cousin twice removed.

17. Ted Marvin Shinault Police Officer. Ted Marvin Shinault was a Police Officer, US Department of the Treasury, US Mint Police, US Government. Died in accident traveling to required armorer training course in Ft. Collins, CO. My 7th cousin twice removed.

18. William Griffin Detective. William Lawrence Griffin. He was a Police Detective in Jacksonville FL. Sergeant Griffin was shot and killed during a burglary stakeout. My 8th cousin once removed.

My relationship and and information about my ancestors being in Law enforcement is based on My Family tree on Ancestry

Sheriff

1. Clyde Orwin Harler Sr. Deputy Sheriff. Clyde Orwin Harler Sr. b. on Oct 15, 1899. Deputy Sheriff of Montgomery, WV. My granduncle.

2. Zachariah Taliaferro Sheriff. Zachariah Taliaferro b. on AUG 29, 1729 . He was a member of the Committee of Safety of Amherst, 1775, and Sheriff of same county in Virginia. My 5th great-granduncle.

3. Lawrence C. Taliaferro Sheriff. Lawrence C. Taliaferro b. on 17 DEC 1680. In 1721, at the age of 38, his occupation is listed as coroner, sheriff and a court justice in Essex, Virginia. My 6th great-granduncle.

4. Robert Coleman Sheriff. Robert Coleman b. 1656. He was Attorney at Law, Justice., Sheriff. He also was an Essex Co. justice and sheriff. My 7th great-granduncle.

5. Lawrence Smith Sheriff. Lawrence Smith b. 1658. He was the Justice and Sheriff of York Co, VA. My 7th great-granduncle.

6. Forest Dillard Wood Sheriff. Forest Dillard Wood b. on May 30, 1886. Sheriff of Nelson Co, VA. My 1st cousin 3 times removed.

7. Isaac Plum Wyland Sheriff. Isaac Plum Wyland b. on 1832. In 1862 Sheriff of Shelby Co, IA. My 1st cousin 6 times removed.

8. Samuel Cole Stevens Sheriff. Samuel Cole Stevens b. 1823. 1873 to 74 Sheriff of the city of Petersburg. My 2nd cousin 4 times removed.

9. William Warren Wyland Deputy Sheriff. William Warren Wyland b. on January 18, 1852. Deputy Sheriff of Shelby Co, IA and Deputy United States Marshal. My 2nd cousin 5 times removed.

11. Marcus Lindsey Chenault. Sheriff. Marcus Lindsey Chenault b. on Aug 14, 1833. He was a Sheriff , Civil War period; shot at least three times. My 2nd cousin 6 times removed.

12. John Reid Coffey Sheriff. John Reid Coffey b. on Mar 27, 1814. In 1840 he was Sheriff of Jackson Co, tx and He served as a General in the Mexican War. My 2nd cousin 5 times removed.

13. Thomas Coleman High Sheriff. Thomas Coleman b. Abt. 1715. He was a member of the Committee of Safety for King & Queen Co, VA. In 1775, he was a member of the General Assembly of VA 1776-83, and in 1782 was a Colonel of Miltia. In 1784, Thomas served as High Sheriff of King & Queen Co, and as Magistrate. My 2nd cousin 7 times removed.

14. John Nelson Chennault Sheriff. John Nelson Chennault b. on April 12, 1792. First Sheriff, St. Clair Co., AL. My 2nd cousin 7 times removed.

15. John Gordon Coffey Sheriff. John Gordon Coffey b. on Aug 24, 1840. In 1868 Sheriff of Pickens Co., GA. My 3rd cousin 4 times removed.

16. Thomas H. Chennault Sheriff. Thomas H. Chennault b. on Aug 15, 1819. In 1860 Sheriff of St. Clair Co., AL. My 3rd cousin 6 times removed.

17. Stephen Myers Shinault Deputy Sheriff. Stephen Myers Shinault b. on Mar 8, 1877. In 1920 in Marshall Co., MS, Deputy Sheriff. My 5th cousin 4 times removed.

My relationship and and information about my ancestors being Sheriffs is based on My Family tree on Ancestry.

NFL football player

William Ernest "Bill" Hewitt NFL football player. William Ernest "Bill" Hewitt, He played five seasons for the Chicago Bears (1932–1936), three for the Philadelphia Eagles (1937–1939), and one for the Phil-Pitt Steagles (1943). William Ernest Hewitt and Lora Koch are both descendants of Mary (Unknown) Bingham (abt.1532-1593). William's is my 10th cousins twice removed.

US Presidents

1. George Washington 1st President. George Washington and Lora Koch are 2nd cousin 9 times removed. This relationship is based on George Washington and Lora Koch both being descendants of John Washington and Anne Pope.

2. Thomas Jefferson 3rd President. Thomas Jefferson and Lora Koch are 3rd cousin 7 times removed. This relationship is based on Thomas Jefferson and Lora Koch both being descendants of Katherine (Banks) Isham.

3. James Madison 4th President. James Madison and Lora Koch are 3rd cousin 7 times removed. This relationship is based on James Madison and Lora Koch both being descendants of Daniel Gaines.

4. Millard Fillmore 13th President. Millard Fillmore and Lora Koch are 7th cousin 4 times removed. This relationship is based on Millard Fillmore and Lora Koch both being descendants of Katherine (Banks) Isham.

5. Franklin Pierce 14th President. Franklin Pierce and Lora Koch are 9th cousin 5 times removed. This relationship is based on Franklin Pierce and Lora Koch both being descendants of Oliver Halstead.

6. Ulysses S. Grant 18th President. Ulysses S. Grant and Lora Koch are 4th cousins 4 times removed. This relationship is based on Ulysses S. Grant and Lora Koch both being descendants of Samuel Grant. AkA Hiram Ulysses Simpson Grant.

7. Chester Alan Arthur 21st President. Chester Alan Arthur and Lora Koch are 11th cousin twice removed. This relationship is based on Chester Alan Arthur and Lora Koch both being descendants of Edward (Bamfield) Bampfield.

8. Stephen Grover Cleveland 22nd and 24th President. Stephen Grover Cleveland and Lora Koch are 7th cousin 3 times removed. This relationship is based on Stephen Grover Cleveland and Lora Koch both being descendants of John Porter.

9. Lyndon Baines Johnson. 36th President. Lyndon Baines Johnson and Lora Koch are 9th cousin once removed. This relationship is based on James Madison and Lora Koch both being descendants of Joseph Royall Jr.

10. George Herbert Walker Bush. 41st President George Herbert Walker Bush and Lora Koch are 9th cousin twice removed. This relationship is based on George Herbert Walker Bush and Lora Koch both being descendants of John Grant.

11. 43rd President George Walker Bush and Lora Koch are 10th cousin once removed. This relationship is based on George Walker Bush and Lora Koch both being descendants of John Grant Jr.

My relationship to my US Presidents is based My Family tree on Ancestry.

US Senators

1. Richard Yates 13th Governor of Illinois. Richard Yates Sr. and Lora Koch are 1st cousin 6 times removed. This relationship is based on Richard Yates Sr. and Lora Koch both being descendants of John Yates and Nancy Ann Coleman.

2. Richard Yates 22nd Governor of Illinois. Richard Yates Jr. and Lora Koch are 2nd cousin 5 times removed. This relationship is based on Richard Yates Jr. and Lora Koch both being descendants of John Yates and Nancy Ann Coleman.

My relationship to my US Senators is based My Family tree on Ancestry.

Confederate President

Jefferson Finis Davis. CSA President. Jefferson Finis Davis and Lora Koch are 9th cousin 6 times removed. This relationship is based on Jefferson Finis Davis and Lora Koch both being descendants of Thomas Morgan Esq.

Confederate Generals

Ambrose Powell Hill Jr.. CSA Gen. Ambrose Powell Hill Jr. and Lora Koch are 5th cousin 5 times removed. This relationship is based on Ambrose Powell Hill Jr. and Lora Koch both being descendants of William Powell.

Confederates

Daniel Goode Campbell. Pvt. Daniel Goode Campbell. On Mar 10, 1864 in Virginia, Nelson Greys Co. G 19th Va Infantry. Wounded in hand. On Apr 24, 1864 Hq 19th Va Inf. In May 1864 present and also on May 13, 1864 he had a shell concussion and was admitted to Chimborazo Hospital #2. On Jun 2, 1864 returned to duty. On Jun 21, 1864 disposition Petersburg. In Jul 1864 present. On Mar 15, 1865 debilty at Chimborazo Hospital No. 5. On May 14, 1865 admitted to Chimborazo Hospital. From his muster rolls. My 2nd great-grandfather.

Martin Van Buren Campbell. Sgt. Martin Van Buren Campbell. On June 10, 1861 in Culpeper Courthouse, VA, Enlisted at the age of 19 into the Nelson Grays Co. G, 19th Va Infantry. He was assigned as a teamster. Then he was a courier for General George Pickett from October 1862 to December 1864, and was known for daring in carrying dispatches between the lines. My 2nd great-granduncle.

Thomas Jefferson Campbell. Sgt. Thomas Jefferson Campbell. On May 1, 1861 in Massie Mill, VA. Enlisted into the Nelson Grays Co. G, 19th Va Infantry at the age of 25 years old. July and Aug 1861 sick sent to manassas. Sept and Oct 1861 teamster. Nov 1861 sick. Dec 1861 Teamster to regt and on Dec 17 moore hospital. Feb 1862 he was assigned as a teamster. Mar and Apr 1862 present. May and Jun 1862 present. Feb 1863 in Petersburg City, Virginia, Sick with pneumonia at confederate state hospital. Mar 3, 1863 in Petersburg, Virginia, He died of Pneumonia at confederate state hospital in Petersburg, VA. My 2nd great-granduncle.

James Preston Hambleton. Sgt. James Preston Hambleton. On March 29, 1861 in Buffalo Springs, VA, dk. complex, dk. hair and blue eyes enlisted in the Amherst Rifle Grays Co. I, 19th Va Infantry at the age of 31. On July 29, 1862 present until discharged not subject to conscription law. On Jan 20, 1863, reenlisted at Buffalo Springs detailed as butcher. My 2nd great-granduncle.

Robert Lewis Hamilton. Sgt. Robert Lewis Hamilton. On March 10, 1862 in Massie Mill, va, Enlisted into the Rives' Nelson Artillery. On Aug 10, 1862 in Camp Stuart, Stuart, Patrick, Virginia, He died of typhold fever at Camp Stuart near Chaffins Bluff. My 2nd great-granduncle.

Varland Hamilton. Sgt. Varland Hamilton. Enlisted May 1, 1861 in Massies Mill, Virginia. CO. G, 19TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY. Served in the military May 1861 to Dec. 1864 in Civil War. Varland enlisted under the Confederacy on May 1 of 1861 at Massie's Mill VA. He fought with the 19th Reg't Virginia Infantry Co G., Capt. Thomas M. Boyd's Co., also known as Nelson's Greys. He was 24 years old at time of enlistment. His occupation was listed as carpenter. As part of his records there is a note on Varlance Hamilton (mispelled) that says he is listed on a report of casualties, in the battle of Gaines Mill, Virginia, June 27, 1862, as wounded. On another report it says that Varland appears on a register of C.S.A. General Hospital at Charlottesville Virginia. He was admitted on Sept. 3, 1862 with an injury to his hand. He was sent to General Hospital on Sept. 4. Under remarks it says "at Lynchburg" which could mean that he was either wounded at Lynchburg or he was sent to Lynchburg. Varland was given a bounty fund of $50.00 April 29, 1862, for re-enlistment after two years of service. He earned $22.00 a month pay. He served until Dec. 1864. My 2nd great-granduncle.

Jaqueline Stanard. Cadet Pvt. Jaqueline Beverly "Jack" Stanard and Lora Koch are 5th cousin 3 times removed. This relationship is based on Jaqueline Beverly "Jack" Stanard and Lora Koch both being descendants of John Taliaferro Sr.

Unions

George Albert Stevens. Pvt. George Albert Stevens. Enlisted on Oct 11, 1861 at New York City, Ny as a Private. In Oct 1861 he mustered into Co. M, 5th Ny Cavalry. Renlisted on May 28, 1862 into Co. I, 13th Regiment, New York Heavy Artillery (State Militia). On Sept 28, 1862 he was mustered out.. My 2nd great-grandfather.

Phillip A. Crow. Capt. Phillip A. Crow. Enlisted on Sep 28, 1861. On Dec 27, 1861 commissioned an officer in Co. G, 46th Ohio Infantry Regiment. He was also in Co A, 43rd OH inf.. My 3rd great-grandfather.

George Gilbert Wyland. Pvt. George Gilbert Wyland. Enlisted on Apr 19, 1861 as a Private into Co. H, 4th Pa Infantry. On July 27, 1861 he was mustered out at Harrisburg, PA. On Aug 13, 1862 Re-enlisted as a Private into Co. C, 125th Pa Infantry. He was wounded at Antietam. On May 18, 1863 he was mustered out at Harrisburg, PA . My 3rd great-grandfather.

John T. Crow. Pvt. John T. Crow. Enlisted on June 5, 1861 as a Private into Co. A, 25th Oh Infantry at age of 23 years old. On July 16, 1864 He was Mustered Out My 3rd great-granduncle.

William Henry Niday. Pvt. William Henry Niday. Enlisted on Aug 18, 1864 in MO into Co. A, 44th Mo Infantry. My 3rd great-granduncle.

Samuel Berry Wyland. Sgt. Samuel Berry Wyland Sr. Enlisted as a Private into Co. G, 51st Pa Infantry. He appears on the Roll of Honor. On Jan 6, 1863 he died at Poplar Grove, Church, Va. Died at the age of 22 years old from wounds in Campbell Hosp in DC. My 3rd great-granduncle.

Lewis A. Wyland. Pvt. Lewis A. Wyland. Enlisted on Aug 16, 1862 as a Private into Co. H, 148th Pa Infantry. One of his fingers had been shot off at the Battle of Chancellorville. On Dec 1, 1864 he was promoted to Corpl. On Jan 1, 1865 he was promoted to Sergt. On June 1, 1865 He was Mustered Out at Alexandria, Va. My 3rd great-granduncle.

Alexander Duncan Adams. Lt. Col. Alexander Duncan Adams and Lora Koch are 7th cousin 5 times removed. This relationship is based on Alexander Duncan Adams and Lora Koch both being descendants of John Adams.

Union Generals

Hiram Ulysses Simpson Grant. General Hiram Ulysses Simpson Grant and Lora Koch are 4th cousins 4 times removed. This relationship is based on Hiram Ulysses Simpson Grant and Lora Koch both being descendants of Samuel Grant and Grace Minor. He was also the 18th United States President.

My relationship to my Union Generals is based My Family tree on Ancestry

Notoriouas Outlaws

• John Peters Ringo. John Peters (Johnny) Ringo and Lora Koch are 4th cousin 4 times removed. This relationship is based on John Peters (Johnny) Ringo and Lora Koch both being descendants of William Hazelrigg.

Clyde Chestnut Barrow. Clyde Chestnut "Champion" Barrow and Lora Koch are 6th cousins 3 times removed. This relationship is based on Clyde Chestnut "Champion" Barrow and Lora Koch both being descendants of Michael Johnson.

John Henry Selman. John Henry Selman Outlaw and Lora Koch are 7th cousins 4 times removed. This relationship is based on John Henry Selman Outlaw and Lora Koch both being descendants of Robert Brasseur.

John Wilkes Booth. John Wilkes Booth and Lora Koch are 9th cousins 3 times removed. This relationship is based on John Wilkes Booth and Lora Koch both being descendants of William Booth. ( assassinated President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. )

James Butler Hickok. James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok and Lora Koch are 12th cousin 3 times removed. This relationship is based on James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok and Lora Koch both being descendants of Thomas Boteler KB.

• My relationship to John Peters (Johnny) Ringo is based My Family tree on Ancestry.

James-Younger Gang

James (Jim) Younger. James (Jim) Younger and Lora Koch are 12th cousin 4 times removed. This relationship is based on James (Jim) Younger and Lora Koch both being descendants of John Savage IV.

John Harrison Younger. John Harrison Younger and Lora Koch are 12th cousin 4 times removed. This relationship is based on John Harrison Younger and Lora Koch both being descendants of John Savage IV.

Robert Ewing Younger. Robert Ewing (Bob) Younger and Lora Koch are 12th cousin 4 times removed. This relationship is based on Robert Ewing (Bob) Younger and Lora Koch both being descendants of John Savage IV.

Thomas Cole Younger. Thomas Cole (Cole) Younger and Lora Koch are 12th cousin 4 times removed. This relationship is based on Thomas Cole (Cole) Younger and Lora Koch both being descendants of John Savage IV.

Alexander Franklin James. Alexander Franklin (Frank) James and Lora Koch are 15th cousin twice removed. This relationship is based on Alexander Franklin (Frank) James and Lora Koch both being descendants of Elizabeth (Cheney) Saye.

Jesse Woodson James. Jesse Woodson James and Lora Koch are 15th cousin twice removed. This relationship is based on Jesse Woodson James and Lora Koch both being descendants of Elizabeth (Cheney) Saye.

Friends

Virginia’s Capitol Police

Woodrow W. Dowdy III Woodrow Wilson "Buddy" Dowdy III, Buddy was "my dad's Robert Fielding Koch best friend but they also were neighbors on Castle Point Rd in Glen Allen, VA. Virginia Capitol Police officer who greeted governors, legislators and tourists alike with a calm authority and a welcoming smile from his post on Capitol Square. Dowdy’s usual perch at Post 1, at the lone drive-in entrance to the square at Ninth and Grace streets.

Sources

• https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/vitals/G723-B7R

• First-hand information. Entered by Lora Koch at registration.