Chester Clinton Housh was a pioneering Virginia turkey producer, agricultural writer, educator, and association leader. Based in Elkton, he built a nationally recognized operation producing Beltsville White and Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys, including a 1948 presentation to President Harry S. Truman. This biography also traces his education, agricultural career, family, and contributions to Shenandoah Valley farming.
Life fact Information Full name John W. Wayland Born December 8, 1872, at Woodlawn, near Mt. Jackson, Virginia Parents John Wesley Wayland and Anna (Kagey) Wayland Spouse Mattie V. Fry Children Francis Fry Wayland and John Walter Wayland Jr. Primary residence Bridgewater, Virginia Principal roles Educator, historian, and author Genealogy of John W. Wayland This genealogical account was constructed from the family information contained in the biography below. No relationships or life facts have been added from outside sources. John W. Wayland was born December 8, 1872, at Woodlawn, near Mt. Jackson, a son of John Wesley Wayland and Anna … Read more