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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.

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sheridan.jpg645 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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spencermaggiewarren.jpg680 viewsMore info on Spencer and Margaret is: Spencer and Maggie are the parents of my grandmother, Sarah Warren who married Adolphus Cole, s/o Milton Cole and Lucy Roberts (Arad's daughter). Maggie's family are the Wilkes County Roberts. (need more info on these Roberts.) Courtesy of Barb Norvell. barbnor2@yahoo.com

Feb 06, 2006
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wmwarren.jpg591 viewsWilliam Warren married Tarisa J. White, daughter of Spencer White and Elizabeth Kestner. I am trying to connect these Warrens to the Poynton Warrens. Courtesy of Barb Norvell. barbnor2@yahoo.com
Feb 06, 2006
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wm&sons100.jpg516 viewsBack row: Milton Haskel, William David and Walter Bishop Warren Front row: William Sr, Basil W, Spencer White (my ggrand father) and Henry Lee Warren. Courtesy of Barb Norvell. barbnor2@yahoo.com
Feb 06, 2006
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osborneclem.jpg1415 viewsPhoto, Clem Osborne, Betty Osborne, Ellen Shell, Ada McCoy, Mag Elliott, Ca. 1890. Courtesy of Regina McCoyFeb 06, 2006
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wolfk2~0.jpg770 viewsLeft to right, 1st row: Boy behind tree unknown, Raymond Owen, Monty Greer, Severt Spencer, May Perry, Clyde Kilby, Mary Edith Farmer, Jincy Duvall, Grace Kilby, Blanche Owen, Gaither Testerman, Mazie Farmer, Wave Farmer, Vincy Spencer, Woodrow Kilby.
2nd Row: Blair Kilby, Guida Sturgill, Vilena Weaver, Gay Reedy, Mamie Greer, Cora Greer, Ralph Spencer, Walter Perry, Chester Testerman, Gaither Farmer, Cora Sturgill, Maggie Owen, Cleve Farmer, Charlie Duvall, Dean Kilby, Mae Sebastian (Teacher), Ruth Kilby, Charity Kilby, Maryann Spencer, Sybil Owen, Fanny Kilby, Cody Owen, Ora Kilby, Garman Spencer, Arthur Farmer, Otis Kilby, Nancy Jane Farmer, Ersadell Sturgill, Gaither Kilby (Teacher), Guy Kilby.

Feb 06, 2006
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tobaccobarnmofw.jpg397 viewsTypical scene in the fall, tobacco is hung in barns to dry until ready for market.Feb 06, 2006
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graypl.gif594 viewsPrepared by Paul Anderson.Feb 06, 2006
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whitetop1986.jpg376 viewsPhoto summer 1986 by Jeff WeaverFeb 06, 2006
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weaveremalinestone.jpg449 viewsThis is the grave marker for Emaline Sturgill Weaver.Feb 06, 2006
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halseyjohn.jpg839 viewsLived at Grassy Creek. Deacon at Pleasant Home Baptist Church.Feb 06, 2006
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windfallfall.jpg406 viewsThis fall view was taken from the top of the Windfall, Ashe County, NC in October 1980 by Jeff WeaverFeb 06, 2006
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