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taylorjohnpreston.jpg876 viewsCourtesy of Gabrielle Taylor and Clarence Taylor.
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Russell, Samuel Francis874 viewsThis photo was taken at one of the Whitetop Folk Festivals, and shows Samuel Francis Russell with one of his dulcimers. Courtesy of Judy Russell Powers.
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Russell Family Band874 viewsLeft to right, Samuel Francis Russell, Worley Roland, Joe Russell, and Robert Russell. Courtesy of Judy Powers.
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hiawathabigsix.jpg874 viewsWilliam Lee Taylor, is the gentleman in the front row, extreme right. The other gentlemen and the meaning of "Hiawatha Big Six" is unknown. William Lee Taylor worked for the railroad over in West Virginia and there is a place called Hiawatha, WV, so it may be a railroad work crew or some such. William Lee Taylor was from Montgomery County. Anyone with additional information please contact paraaustin@yahoo.com.
Courtesy of Laurie Austin paraaustin@yahoo.com
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weaverbengladys.jpg873 viewsThey lived in Alleghany Co., NC and were wonderful people.
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vancephipps.jpg873 viewsVance Phipps was the son of Nathan Phipps and Martha Carolina Hart. Courtesy of Mary Bowman.
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hesterspencer.jpg873 viewsI took this picture in the late 1970's of Hester (Spencer) Spencer, Viola (Richardson) Spencer, Blannie (Spencer) Sturgill. Blake Spencer, and Wave (Spencer) Spencer.
Courtesy of Eleanor Jo Cox ejcox@naxs.com
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robert5.jpg872 viewsPhoto courtesy of Thom Houk.
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Dunham, M. S.872 viewsM. S. DUNHAM CAME TO SALTVILLE FROM TITUSVILLE, PA. IN 1902 TO WORK AT THE MATHIESON ALKALI WORKS. HE HAD BEEN AN OIL DRILLER IN PENNSYLVANIA.
HE WAS PLACED IN CHARGE OF THE MAWX BRINE WELLS AND ROAD SUPERVISION. HE BECAME ONE OF SALTVILLE'S MOST PROMINENT CITIZENS AND WAS ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY. HE ALSO SERVED AS MAYOR.
HE LIVED ON WEST MAIN STREET ACROSS FROM THE 1905 SALTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING WHERE THE SALTVILLE MEDICAL CENTER IS NOW LOCATED. HE DIED ON AUGUST 25, 1946.
THE HOUSE IS STILL IN THE DUNHAM FAMILY.
PHOTO - DUNHAM COLLECTION. Courtesy of Don Smithdsmith1043@comcast.net
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Kilby, Nelson871 viewsCourtesy of RHamilton@allstate.com
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Smith, Mike871 viewsMIKE SMITH AND HIS 1951 FORD / SALTVILLE, VA. / 1958. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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wilburnwaters.jpg869 viewsFamous hunter - trapper of Whitetop Mountain. Born in Wilkes County, NC in 1812. Died Grayson County, VA, buried on Horse Creek in Ashe County, NC. Subject of a biography by Charles Coale in 1878. You can purchase an indexed version of this biography by clicking here.
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