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The following photographs were provided by the Bookhouse, 805 N. Emerson St., Arlington, Virginia 22205. Phone 703-527-7797 Natalie Hughes, Proprietor. - Many thanks
Only four of these photos are identified. Most are 1/9th plate tin types, although a few are cart-de- visitie type (paper) photographs. One of the unidentified photos has a backmark stating that it was made by "Wilson & Welsh, Photographers, Summerfield, Grayson Co., Va."
21 files, last one added on Sep 18, 2013
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jamestco.jpg972 viewsJohn D. Coomes (s/o James T. Coomes) b. 1862 and first wife Larentha Galyean. Courtesy of Patience Northern
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Perkins, Clarence, Lizzie, Ed1071 viewsHere is Clarence, Lizzie, Ed and unknown Perkins. Lizzie is Roscoe Holdaway's wife. Cute picture. Courtesy of Cathy Bell cjbell47@goldenwest.net
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Holdaway, Roscoe, et.al.855 viewsHere is Roscoe Holdaway and his wife Lizzie Perkins Holdaway with a lady named Minnie and possibly her daughter Yvonne. All are from Grayson county VA.
Roscoe is the son of John Dodson Holdaway and Elvira Perkins. Lizzie may be a daughter of Gordon Perkins and Kate Jones-not sure. She has a brother named Clarence. Courtesy of Cathy Bell cjbell47@goldenwest.net
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hicks5.jpg948 viewsWife of A. M. Hicks. Courtesy of Thom Houk.
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strugillje.jpg1201 viewsThis photo was taken in 1914 at Wolf Knob, Grayson county, virginia. Back row, William Sturgill, Lanta Sturgill, Emaline Sturgill; Front row Ersa Dell Sturgill, James Estil Sturgill, holding Guida, Ella Ingram Sturgill, and Cora Sturgill.
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williamsmary.jpg1191 viewsMary Weaver (1820-1897) was the daughter of William Weaver, Jr. and Sarah Sturgill. She was married to Henry John Williams. They lived in Alleghany County, NC.
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spencerbud1939.jpg1008 viewsGrandpa Bud, William Troy Spencer, at the Whitetop Mountain Folk Festival in 1939. Courtesy of Eleanor Jo Cox ejcox@naxs.com
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taylorjacobnancy.jpg1169 viewsCourtesy of Gabrielle Taylor and Clarence Taylor.
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Last additions - New River Valley People
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Emily Frances (Scott) Cornett visiting Galveston, TX - 1921490 viewsEmily (William Washington Cornett's 2nd wife) came from Alton, KS a few years after William's death to stay the winter with her Son, John Winton Cornett and his sons in El Campo, TX. Here she is seen with William Delany Cornett and his girlfriend in front of the Galveston seawall, built after the 1900 storm that ravaged the town.Mar 14, 2022
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William WashingtonCornett visiting Grayson in 1912431 viewsWilliam Washington Cornett, along with his daughter from his first marriage, Leona Mitchell Cornett (left), her daughter Bertha Nuckolls (right), and Bertha’s nephew (William’s great grandson) Glen Pless, taken in Grayson County 1912. William was living in Fairport, Kansas at the time. William had enlisted with the Confederate army and fought at the first battle of the war, at Manassas, aka Bull Run.Mar 14, 2022
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Unknown young Matney woman, ca. 1930s854 viewsSep 18, 2013
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Unknown members of the Matney Family761 viewsSep 18, 2013
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Unknown older Matney Couple.1567 viewsSep 18, 2013
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Unknown members of the Donnelly and/or the Matney Family of Watauga County727 viewsSep 18, 2013
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Miscellaneous Matney Photos. One is labeled Tom Matney, Carter's Boy. Can anyone help?853 viewsSep 18, 2013
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