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Sexton Family1146 viewsThis is a picture of the Sexton family at the homeplace.
From left to right in front; Troy Sexton (father), Charlie Fred
Sexton holding baby, Baby unknown, Artie Sexton Weaver, Cone Sexton
holding girl, Girl unknown, Hattie Sexton Reedy, Ola Clyde (John)
Sexton Kilby, Dale Sexton holding baby, Baby unknown. In the back left to right Reber (Ben) Sexton, Virginia (Jennie) Sexton Tucker, Reva Sexton Hodge, and Martha Warren Sexton (mother). Courtesy of Amber amberbeth@gmail.com
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388.jpg1145 viewsMom and dad "clowning." Photo 1952, Doughton Park, Alleghany County, NC.
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HackHamm.jpg1145 viewsHarrison "Hack" Benjamin Hamm (1886-1961)
Son of Nelson and Easter Elizabeth Blevins Hamm. Courtesy of Mary Ann Talbott matalbott@seidata.com
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Draper - Bird's Eye View1144 viewsThis circa 1910 postcard shows a bird's eye view of the village of Draper, VA.
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dunpery7b.jpg1140 viewsOn the right is Perry Duncan (1887-1937). Perry married Mary Mitchell in 1912, and they lived in Dublin until her death in 1925. During that time Perry may have worked clearing land for the railroad. In later years he worked in a sawmill. The other men are unidentified. Courtesy of Jason Duncan jmduncan@statesville.net
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palmeravesep71.jpg1139 viewsThis Don Smith (dsmith1043@comcast.net) photo shows a bustling Saltville downtown in September 1971.
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228.jpg1138 viewsThis is a baptizing in Little Helton for candidates for membership in Little Helton Baptist Church. Rev. Paul Phipps is administering the rite.
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Crockett's Cove - Crockett Family Cemetery1138 viewsPhoto by Shawn Dunford, courtesy of David Arnold david.arnold@adelphia.net
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alf_bett.jpg1133 viewsAlfred Sheffy Mallory and his wife Bettie Hale, these are Etta Mallory's parents. Alf b 12 Nov 1842 d 27 Jan 1903, War Between States Veteran, Bettie b 11 Mar 1846 d 06 Aug 1921. Photo courtesy of Terry Porter.
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Foster Falls - Foster Falls Furnance.1130 viewsFoster Falls Furnace, Foster Falls, VA., Wythe Co.
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"For most of the 19th century, the mineral-rich New River Valley supported great industrial activity. Iron ore mines in the valley supplied the raw materials for dozens of iron furnaces and forges and the iron business became a major force in the regional economy. By the turn of the century how3ever, changes in technology and a depletion of the natural resources necessary for iron production had forced most of the furnaces out of business.
Foster Falls Furnace was built in 1880-81 by the Foster Falls Mining and Manufacturing Co. The furnace, described as an open top cold blast operation was run by water power from the New River and produced pig iron to the tune of 12 tons per day. Raw iron ore was transported to the furnace from mines in the Red Hill area of Wythe County aboard narrowguage railroads called "dinky" trains. The finished product was shipped to markets in St. Louis, Baltimore, and Cincinnati. At its peak, the furnace employed between 70 and 80 people.
In 1899 the furnace was sold to Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Co. and converted to a steam powered operation, increasing its production capacity. During Virginia Iron Coal and Coke ownership of the furnace, over 100 company owned homes were built in the vicinity to house its employees. The
Foster Falls Furnace operated until 1914, when a devastating flood destroyed the dinky train bridge over New River, cutting the supply of iron ore from the mines."--sign located on the site by the Virginia State Parks & Recreation Dept.
Photo by Shawn Dunford, courtesy of David Arnold david.arnold@adelphia.net
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Wiley Winton Osborne1129 viewsWiley Winton Osborne (1850-1939), son of Enoch Osborne and Ruth Perkins, husband of Lavina Jane Mink. Courtesy of Emiily Kilby erk44@verizon.net
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Cleveland - Cleveland Lumber Yard1128 viewsHorse drawn wagons of lumber crossing mountain from Lebanon to Cleveland to be shipped by rail. Russell County, VA.
Courtesy of a person who wishes to remain unknown.
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