Turner's Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

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This photo is of Mrs. Lucy Belle Koon Long, formerly of Clarksburg, WV.  She was the daughter of Harrison H and Martha Druzilla Righter Koon. Lucy (1881-1974) was married to Benjamin Franklin Long I (1875-1966). She was the mother of Ben Long II and grandmother of Ben Long III. Lucy...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a photo of Arthur Dewitt Strickler (1855-1930).  He was the son of Isaac and Margaret Jarvis Strickler. He was married to Kate Rosalie McClaskey (1858 to 1927); she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McClaskey of Philippi. They moved to Parsons in August 1901. Mr. and Mrs....

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a picture of Robert “Bob” Felton. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy in November of 1942. It is believed that this picture was taken at Camp Allan in Norfolk, Virginia where he was assigned for six weeks of intensive training for the 59th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees).  In...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a postcard message to wish all a Happy New Year. I am sure everyone is looking forward to the New Year and leaving 2020 behind. We are looking forward to the good things it will bring. I have heard that each new year and each day within it...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This photo was taken at Blackwater Falls. We tried to capture the falls inside the wreath. From our home to your home, we wish you a very Merry Christmas. We will be celebrating this year much differently than past Christmas’s and sure others will as well. Thanks for the support...

Hunters harvest 38,776 bucks during WV buck firearms season

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This photo was taken in November of 1962. It is Sandra “Sandy” Bonner Carr and her sister Patricia “Pat” Bonner. They lived in Stringtown with the rest of the family and attended the Wolford School. They would eventually move to a house on the Bonner Mountain Road and attend the...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This week’s photo is of (left to right) Virginia Raines, Martha Raines, and Dorothy Raines Cutright.  Virginia and Dorothy were sisters, and they were daughters of French and Mary Keister Raines. Other children in the family include Evelyn Kline Raines, Ralph Raines. Martha Cooper Raines was the grandmother of Virginia...

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This is a photo of a group of men and women who attended the Baptist Church in Parsons. I do not know the identity of any of the congregates but am hoping that a reader will be able to help. To identify the folks call Tim Turner (304) 478-3389.

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a photo of a family Holiday celebration held at Davis. This is a reminder of a time we would all like to return to. A time when families could join for a meal and not have to worry about a pandemic. A time when masks or face coverings...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This photo was taken in Lanesville around 1910. The man sitting on the right-hand side of the photo is Mordecai Peter “Marty” “Pete” Helmick (1862-1936). This is a group of Italian road workers. It appears they are leveling the roadbed. The railroad tracks are visible on the right-hand side of...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a photo from Coketon, WV.  It is Lorenzo “Renzie” Helmick (1895-1982). He appears to be hauling lumber; maybe cribbing for the mines. He was the son of James and Martha Elizabeth Helmick Helmick. He was married to Rosie Elizabeth Helmick Helmick. Comments, suggestions, ideas or photos to share...

Tucker County’s Katie Hicks Places 10th at State Meet

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This is a photo from Sugarlands probably taken in late 1800’s to early 1900’s. One of the men is Pete Helmick, I am not sure which one. It is reflective of the time when most people in the family could play at least one instrument of some type. Usually families...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a group of folks at the Sugarlands Church. The church was built in 1896; Aldolphus Fike was the Chairman of the Building Committee. The first trustees were: A. D. Helmick, Samuel Hile, and James Helmick. Other trustees include: Earl Knotts, Elwood Knotts, Ronald Knotts, Robert Phillips, Abraham Helmick,...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This week’s photo is a group of mill workers from around 1910 taken at Lanesville, WV. Four men have been identified as: first row, from left to right, second man is Marty Pete Helmick, man is Arnold Bell, sixth man is O. M. Wilson, seventh man is George Harman Bell....

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a photo of the Hamrick family from Tucker County. The identities listed from left to right are Patrick Field Hamrick, Sr. (1872-1956), Elizabeth “Jane” Summerfield (1870-1944) wife of Patrick Hamrick, Sr., son Elihu “Eli” Hamrick (1908-1969) never married, daughter Anna Hamrick (1898-1942) married Ira Harman, Patrick “Pat” Field...

Donald “Donnie” Lynn Mayor

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This is a photo of Parsons (Job) taken in 1889. The railroad tracks approaching the small town are visible from the bottom left side of the photo. The railroad was the West Virginia Central and Pittsburg Railroad. The railroad bridge is visible in the center of the picture. The tracks...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This week’s photo is of Reverend C. H. Pack. He was the minister of the first Baptist Church in Parsons as well as shepherding the Baptist Church of Hambleton. He began his ministry July 1, 1903 and resigned August 31, 1909. He was married to Nora Miller of Alderson, WV....

Terry Lynn Ramsey

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This is a photo of Edward “Ed” Fay Simmons (1884-1965). Ed is working in the old Fire Department Building in Harman in this photo. He was the son of Presley Calvin Simmons and Sarah Rebecca Brown Simmons. He was married to Chloe Elva Bodkin (1891-1969), she was the daughter of...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a photo of “Lil” Schilansky; a descendant of one of four Jewish Families in Thomas in 1886. She was one of eleven children of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Schilansky. Siblings include Bessie, Celia, Frank, Haskell, Leona, Molly, Phillip, Sadie, Isaac and Joseph. At the time of the Schilansky...

Harry Bruce Mahoney

Turner’s Tidbits

This week’s photo is of Haskel and Nellie Goldie Schilansky. Haskel Schilansky (1902-1991) was a son of Barney and Sarah Cohen Schilansky. He lived in Thomas moving to Parsons to operate his own grocery store. He retired from the State of West Virginia; having worked in the Weights and Measures...

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