Which Poythress people became politicians, soldiers, or famous in the 1800s and early 1900s?

Research question: Which people with the surname Poythress held public office, served in the military, or became notable in the 1800s and early 1900s?

The verified facts do not identify any Poythress who held public office, served in the military, or became notable in the 1800s or early 1900s ¹². The only Poythress in the 1911 Henderson paper is J. S. Poythress of Henderson, N.C., who advertised two farms for sale at Redwood, which does not show any of those things ¹. A 1902 Virginia Magazine genealogical note mentions Sallie Bland Poythress marrying Richard Lee, a relative of General R. E. Lee, but it does not show that either person held office or rank ². The newest fact dates from May 25, 1911, about 115 years before October 2026, so it says nothing about the present day ¹.

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