Two “County of Botetourt” checks were donated to the Botetourt Museum of History and Culture by G.W. Lemon. His father, George W. Lemon, lived in Botetourt from 1831-1911. The required signature at the bottom on the left is John G. Rudisill. He was the Botetourt County Treasurer who was born in 1811 and a wealthy farmer. He served in Burt’s Regiment during the Civil War. The signature on the bottom right is F. (Ferdinand) Woltz. He lived from 1809-1877 and was Clerk of the Court. He served in the Civil War as s second lieutenant in the Infantry. The Botetourt County Court had to approve issuing the notes during the war to be sure the county had enough money. Both 50 cent artifacts dated 1862 can be seen in the downstairs parlor on the bookshelf at 26 East Main Street, Fincastle.
~ Botetourt County Museum of History & Culture
