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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.


Most viewed - Ashe County, NC People
GeorgeLewis.jpg
GeorgeLewis.jpg1303 viewsGeorge T. Lewis 1858-1948. Courtesy of Judy Lenderman rel1@bellsouth.net.
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Roten, Ashley and Naomi Miller Roten1303 viewsCaption in bold.
Ashley Roten 1835-1912, wife Naomi Miller Roten 1845-1919.
They were residents of the Peak Creek Community Ashe County NC.
Ashley's parents were David and Sarah Jane Bare Roten.
Naomi's parents were Stephen and Elizabeth Mash Miller.
Ashley served in the Civil War as a Private in Co.A of the 26th N.C. Troops.

Courtesy of Marty A. Roten of the 26th N.C. Troops Reactivated.


AlvinHenryRichardson.jpg
AlvinHenryRichardson.jpg1300 viewsCourtesy of Karen Lovell rackracing@charter.net
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hammnelson2.jpg1299 viewsLived in Ashe County, NC.
Nelson and third wife. Levenie
G. Perry Hamm

Courtesy of Mary Ann Talbott matalbott@seidata.com
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McCluremillard.jpg1294 viewsThis is a picture of Millard F. McClure. He was the son of Henry Samuel McClure and Sarah "Leah" Howell. The two ladies are; Mecy Blevins (standing) and Easter Blevins. They were the daughters of Alfred Blevins and Margery Sheets. All from Silas Creek, Ashe County. Courtesy of pamiam12@aol.com
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388.jpg1292 viewsMom and dad "clowning." Photo 1952, Doughton Park, Alleghany County, NC.
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Richardson, William Nathan and Lockie Louvenia Baldwin1286 viewsCourtesy of Karen Lovell rackracing@charter.net


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phippseveline.jpg1285 viewsEvaline Weaver Phipps (1828-1881) was the daughter of Joshua Weaver and Sallie Ashley. She lived on Silas Creek, Ashe County, NC and is buried in the Phipps Cemetery above their homeplace.
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jhwphoto.jpg1285 views
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kellymargeryhashsmall.jpg1283 viewsThis photo dates from about 1870 and shows Margery Hash Kelly and her son John Kelly, at age about 7. Margery's first husband was Peter Kelly, who disappeared in December 1865. She subsequently married Nathaniel Phipps.
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HackHamm.jpg1280 viewsHarrison "Hack" Benjamin Hamm (1886-1961)
Son of Nelson and Easter Elizabeth Blevins Hamm. Courtesy of Mary Ann Talbott matalbott@seidata.com
Nora Price.jpg
Nora Price.jpg1280 viewsStanding; William Arthur McClure and Samuel Andrew McClure. Son of Mara Etta MClure and ___ Sullin.
Seated; Andy Fowler (Nora's Husband), their child ? and Nora Price Fowler. Daughter of Mara Etta McClure and Linville Price. Courtesy of Pamiam12@aol.com
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