Armstrong Resources

The Armstrong Memoirs, written in 1932 by John Edward Armstrong, member of the Black Horse Cavalry during the Civil War.

Diary of Miss Sally Alice Armstrong, "Rose Hill" at Waterloo, Culpeper County, VA, from March 17 to September 1, 1863, Virginia Historical Society, ViH17885:IAR585i, Mss5:1Ar585:1

Will of John Edward Armstrong, dated Dec. 1, 1933, codicil dated May 3, 1935, proved January 14, 1938

Marriage certificate of J. E. Armstrong and Lydia M. Miller, November 27, 1877

Historic Culpeper, Culpeper Historical Society, page 55 Waterloo landing (Old Armstrong Place) c 1840
    North of Jeffersonton on Route 622 stands a large L-shaped, modified Colonial frame house.
    Built by John B. Armstrong in 1840 it remained in the same family until 1948.
    Ceilings are high, and the staircase handsome. Cannon ball holes remain in the house, a result of Civil War Action.

See also Settle Resources

Armstrong Cemetery
About 2 miles NE of Rixeyville, VA on Route # 229 on west side of road, across road from 16132 Sneads Mt. Road, Rixeyville, three tombstones, large open field.

Elizabeth Armstrong
born January 12 (or 17), 1819,
died May 4, 1888 (photo at right)

John Armstrong
Born in Byton in the County Derham, England
Died May 23, 1831, Aged 85 (or 55) years.
    Remember me as you pass by
    As you are now, so once was I
    As I am now so you must be
    Prepare for death and follow me.

Cynthia Spillman wife of John Armstrong
Born June 23, 1786
Died March 12, 1828

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