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New River Notes Photo Gallery

A Collection of historic and current photos mostly covering the upper New River area of southwestern Virginia and northwestern North Carolina.


Last additions - Alleghany County, NC People
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doughtonrufus.jpg718 viewsSon of J. Horton Doughton and Rebecca Jones, served as Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina.Feb 06, 2006
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Sanders, Richard921 viewsAlleghany Co NC after it was formed in 1859.
My g-g-grandparents Richard Sanders (ca 1820-1909) Annie Royal (2/15/1827-8/12/1905). Courtesy of Mary Ann Talbott.

Feb 06, 2006
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Doughtonrobert.jpg723 viewsCongressman from Alleghany County, NC 1911-1953. Died in 1954. Lived at Laurel Springs.Feb 06, 2006
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Doughton, Ch872 viewsFeb 06, 2006
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doughtonjh.jpg760 viewsFeb 06, 2006
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parsonsjohn.jpg933 viewsAlleghany County Commissioner - 1868. Son of Solomon Parsons & Lydia Sturgill, born 19 Jan 1805. Married
Margaret Gambill and later Phoebe Laxton.
Feb 06, 2006
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williamshenryjohn.jpg861 viewsSon of John B. Williams.Feb 05, 2006
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williamsmary.jpg928 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.Feb 05, 2006
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weaverben.jpg979 viewsThis is Benjamin Andrew Weaver's home in Piney Creek, Alleghany County, NC. Nathan Weaver, Benjamin's father is 2nd from the right, and Nathan's 3rd wife America Whittington is on the far right.Feb 05, 2006
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parsonssolomon.jpg919 viewsLived at Piney Creek, Alleghany County, NC. She was the daughter of James "Little Jimmy" Weaver and Anne Johnson.Feb 05, 2006
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weavernathan.jpg819 viewsSon of William Weaver, Jr. and Sarah Sturgill. Lived at Piney Creek, Alleghany County, NC.Feb 05, 2006
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weaverwmjr.jpg879 viewsWilliam Weaver, Jr., son of William Weaver, Sr. and _______ McDaniel. Lived at Piney Creek, Alleghany County, NC.Feb 05, 2006
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