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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 - Washington County, VA People
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JohnLucilleGrannyFlorence.jpg650 viewsFrom left to right; John Johnson, Mrs. Lucille Hayden, Carrie Johnson and Florence Holmes. John, Lucille, and Florence were Carrie's children. Courtesy of Lesa Long ladygwenhwyvar@hotmail.comMar 31, 2006
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RalphMarvinDaddyJohn.jpg517 viewsThis photo was taken in Rich Valley. Daddy and his brothers and brother-in-law were cutting trees that day. From left to right is Ralph Chapman, Marvin, Ira and John Johnson. They married Evelyn, Laura Belle, Ruth, and Nancy Davidson, respectively. Courtesy of Lesa Long ladygwenhwyvar@hotmail.comMar 31, 2006
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Daddyboy.jpg671 viewsThis photo is of my father Ira Johnson and his siblings, taken probrably in early 20's. From left to right: Florence is standing with her hands on John's shoulders. Juanita, seated, is holding baby Melvin and Daddy (Ira) is holding on to the chair. Daddy almost always wore that little grin and a light in his eyes. Courtesy of Lesa Long ladygwenhwyvar@hotmail.com
Mar 31, 2006
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Daddy_sArmyPortrait2.jpg659 viewsIra Johnson, taken in Berlin in 1945 or '46 while serving in the US Army during WWII. On the back of this original protrait is a love letter written to my mother, Edna Ruth Davidson Johnson back home in Saltville, Virginia. It is addressed "To the sweetest wife in the world...."
Courtesy of Lesa Long ladygwenhwyvar@hotmail.com
Mar 31, 2006
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GrannyJohnson2.jpg752 viewsMy grandmother, Carrie Cornelia Davidson Johnson,
daughter of James R. and Mary Virginia Worley Davidson of Washington County, Virginia. Carrie was married to John Wesley Johnson, son of Walter and Bettie Eastridge Johnson of that county. Courtesy of Lesa Long ladygwenhwyvar@hotmail.com
Mar 31, 2006
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HendersonJWarticle.jpg617 viewsCourtesy of Jack Hockett tlas101@aol.comFeb 15, 2006
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AistropSalina2ndwifeofWmCHenderson.jpg670 viewsCourtesy of Jack Hockett tlas101@aol.comFeb 15, 2006
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CrosswhiteGoldenOliverGfr.jpg556 viewsCourtesy of Jack Hockett tlas101@aol.comFeb 15, 2006
CrosswhiteRachelMoofOliverHockett.jpg
CrosswhiteRachelMoofOliverHockett.jpg598 viewsCourtesy of Jack Hockett tlas101@aol.comFeb 15, 2006
HendersonJohnRosa.jpg
HendersonJohnRosa.jpg619 views This is an enhanced picture of John & Rosa Henderson from Jack Hockett. tlas101@aol.com
Feb 14, 2006
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Milt&Alice.jpg519 viewsMilton Crosswhite (s/o Golden Crosswhite, Davidson Battery, CSA & Elizabeth Hockett) & wife, Alice Farris. Courtesy of Jack Hockett HocketT@wyeth.com

Feb 13, 2006
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sheridan.jpg641 viewsAnn Sheridan was Clara Lou Warren, daughter of Lula Warren (born in Washington County) and George Sheridan. Lula was my grandmother's sister and daughter of Spencer and Maggie. Spencer and Maggie are the parents of my grandmother, Sarah Warren who married Adolphus Cole, s/o Milton Cole and Lucy Roberts. Maggie's family are the Wilkes County, NC Roberts. That makes her my second cousin. She was the famous "OOMPH Girl" of the movies. She starred in many movies. Courtesy of Barb Norvell. barbnor2@yahoo.com

Feb 06, 2006
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