John Thomas Armstrong

Notes:

From the Highland Recorder Oct. 6, 1893
John T. Armstrong was born on the 27th day of June 1817 and died on th 2nd day of Oct. 1893.The announcement of the sudden death of the above named gentleman, was a shock to his many friends and acquaintances. He left his home on Cow Pasture River early in the morning, feeling as well as usual and walked about two miles to the house of a tenant.Upon entering the house he remarked that he did not feel well but began and continued to talk for a short while giving Some directions as to certain farming operations. Suddenly the thread of conversation was interrupted and he threw up his hands and exclaimed,"I am gone,!" and instantly expired. Deceased was a well known and respected citizen. A few years previous to his death he held positions of trust as Justice of the Peace and supervisor of his district.He leaves surviving him. three sons,namely Joseph H. Armstrong of Bath county. W. H. Armstrong who resides at the old homestead, and Doc. Armstrong who went west some time ago. Rev Charles H. Dobbs. Jr.conducted the funeral services which were largely attended, at the late residence of the deceased.
- Kent

Birth:
Bicentennial History of Bath Co (p. 114) He is not mentioned as a child of Jared in the old History of Highland County.

Birth, death, and marriage dates in Vital Records of Highland County (Matheny) and/or in New History of Highland Co (1983, Highland Co Hist. Soc.)

John married . Unknown [Group Sheet]

John married Jane B Hiner Pendleton, West Virginia, USA. Jane (daughter of Joseph Hiner, Twin and Jane Armstrong) was born 17 Mar 1817, Pendleton, West Virginia, United States; died 27 Jun 1878, Highland County, Virginia, United States; was buried , Armstrong Family Cemetery Monterey Highland County Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet]