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Lyle M. Armentrout Home
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Noah W. Beery, eldest son of John K. Beery, was born near Edom, Virginia, August 31, 1831, and married
Catharine V. Neff of Shenandoah County, October 2, 1860. Like his father he too engaged in farmin, but also
had other interests; and seems to have engaged to some extent in law. He owned and occupied the home
forming a part of this write-up, coming into possession of it in 1865. He was a Dunker Brethren in his religious
affiliations. He was a man of shrewd and intelligent business sense, was a factor in his community in a business
way, doing much for others in a legal business way.
The Beery farms are among the best of quite a number in the Linville community, being in one of the richest
parts of Rockingham County. They were taken from the forests and to blossom as the rose. It is a delight to the
eye and an inspiration to the soul to ride through the Linville District bringing one in closer touch with the
Infinite, the Great and Architect of all. How fine it is to come close to nature realizing its quiet and silent
beauty.
7. ART:
Photograph .
8. SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
Court Records, Rockingham County, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Partly from the Beery genealogy by Joseph H. Wenger.
September 11, 2024 Geo. W. Fetzer
Harrisonburg, VA
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HOUSES
Lyle M. Armentrout Home
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Noah W. Beery, eldest son of John K. Beery, was born near Edom, Virginia, August 31, 1831, and married
Catharine V. Neff of Shenandoah County, October 2, 1860. Like his father he too engaged in farmin, but also
had other interests; and seems to have engaged to some extent in law. He owned and occupied the home
forming a part of this write-up, coming into possession of it in 1865. He was a Dunker Brethren in his religious
affiliations. He was a man of shrewd and intelligent business sense, was a factor in his community in a business
way, doing much for others in a legal business way.
The Beery farms are among the best of quite a number in the Linville community, being in one of the richest
parts of Rockingham County. They were taken from the forests and to blossom as the rose. It is a delight to the
eye and an inspiration to the soul to ride through the Linville District bringing one in closer touch with the
Infinite, the Great and Architect of all. How fine it is to come close to nature realizing its quiet and silent
beauty.
7. ART:
Photograph .
8. SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
Court Records, Rockingham County, Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Partly from the Beery genealogy by Joseph H. Wenger.
September 11, 2024 Geo. W. Fetzer
Harrisonburg, VA
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