This building stood next to the Greenlief-Combs Funeral home in Parsons. I took this picture before the building was dismantled. As much as I know is that the Five Rivers Library had purchased the building with the possibility of building a new library on the property. They paid to have...
The Family of Daniel and Abigail Wilt Miller, photo believed to have been taken in 1900 Daniel Sampson Miller 1843-1922 Abigail Wilt Miller 1843-1905 Truman Clark Miller 1869-1926 Amanda Catherine Hebb Miller 1872-1926 Oscar Clyde Miller 1894-1935 Irvin B. Miller 1896- Edgar Lee Miller 1898 Jessie C. Miller 1900-1901 Alice...
This week's photo is the family of Dale "Stoney" Cooper. He was married to Wilma Lee Leary and they had one daughter Carol Lee. Stoney and Wilma Lee were major players in the Bluegrass industry and Wilma Lee was given the title of Mother of Bluegrass Music in 1974. Carol...
This is a photo of Leecy Reenix Flanagan and four of her children. Leecy was the daughter of James French and Nora Digman Rennix. She was married to Paul Flanagan. The children pictures are: Nora Flanagan, James "Jim" Flanagan, Dennis "Danny" Flanagan and Harper Flanagan. Other children include: Paula Fay...
This is an early photo of the Brights Chapel. Thomas Bright (1797-1873) was the first minister of the church. Thomas’ parents were Isaac Liptrap and Mary Bright Liptrap. Thomas served as a private in Capt. John Dickson’s Company from Rockbridge County, VA, during the war of 1812. Thomas and his...
This is a photo of a Blackburn lady. Someone had identified here but I have forgotten the name. With all good hope, someone will recognize her. She lived in Parsons. In reference to the article about the road being made at Jenningston, Mary Mallow, who lived in Jenningston as a...
This is a photo of Earl (1892-1972) and Edna Henline (1897-1996) Huffman. Earl was the son of Solomon and Mary Elizabeth Bland Huffman; he was born in Pendleton County. Earl had several brothers and sisters. A sister of Earl's was Charlotte "Lottie" who married George Washington Harper. George and Lottie...
This is a very interesting photo. Near the top of the photo, there is a group of twenty eight men standing in a line on the rocks. There is a man climbing the rocks in the middle of the photo. Printed on the photo is written: Bad Cliff on the...
This is a photo of Lester Flanagan (1891-1970). He was the son of Ebenezer and Mary Elizabeth Carr Flanagan. Lester had a brother Thomas McClellan Flanagan. Lester was married to Levie Elizabeth Harper. Lester and Levie had a son Paul Flanagan (1912-1949) who was married to Leecy Fay Rennix. Lester...
This is a photo of Daisy Crossland Grogg. She was the daughter of Thomas and Floda Raines Crossland. She was born August 12, 1909 passed away at age 95 on April 26, 2005. She was married to George Edgar Grogg in 1949. They are buried in the Arlington National Cemetery...
This photo is of Anzina "Anna" VanDevander Harper (1880-1965). She was the daughter of William Perry and Mary Ellen Raines VanDevander. She was married to Daniel Boone Harper. They had thirteen children as follows: Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Harper (1899-1952), Ethel Catherine Harper Cooper (1902-1996), Myrtle Harper (1904-1918), Ruth Harper Wratchford...
This photo has the name Harpers written on the back. I believe it to be connected to Daniel Boone Harper (1868-1947) and wife Anzina "Anna" VanDevander (1880-1965) Harper. He was a farmer, blacksmith and an undertaker. I believe he made caskets as well. this could even be Daniel and Anna, I don't...
This photo is of Albert Crossland at his home. It is dated May 19, 1972 age 88 years; died April 4, 1973. He was the son of George and Provey Yoakum Crossland. He had never married. "Ab" was a local hero of sorts as he stood up to the State...
This is an unknown couple. It is thought to be either from the Summerfield or Roy Families. If you can help with the identities let me know. Ideas or comments contact Tim Turner (304) 478-3389.
This photo was sent in for some information. The home is believed to be in Parsons. It is also believed to have been occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Little at the time the photo was taken. Does anyone recognize this home? Where did it once stand or is it...
This is a photo of Asa Pennington (1912-1996). He was the son of Martin VanBuren and Amelia Wolford Pennington. He was married to Grace Snyder (1914-2007). They had one child: Juanita (married Lewis Stewart). Asa and Grace owned and operated Pennington’s Grocery in Stringtown for 25 years. Asa is posing...
Raymond Franklin Summerfield the son of Benjamin Franklin and Jemima Jane Likens Summerfield. Benjamin his father was kill by a tree falling on him while working for the Buffalo Creek Lumber Company. He was 39 years old. Benjamin Franklin was the son of Christopher Columbus and Isalina Jane Goff Summerfield...
This is a photo of three unknown men. They could be Roys or Summerfields. Hope everyone had a great time with family and friends over the 4th. Thomas was very busy Saturday morning; lots of activities including great craft and food vendors. Of course the best part was getting to...
This is an unknown couple. It is thought to be either from the Summerfield or Roy Families. If you can help with the identities let me know. Ideas or comments contact Tim Turner (304) 478-3389.
