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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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weaverjoshuaandcatherine.jpg1057 viewsJoshua Weaver (1815-1877) was the son of Lt. Isaac Weaver, Jr. and Jane Lewis. They moved from Ashe County to Lee County, Virginia and then to Missouri before the Civil War. After the Civil War they moved to Baker County, Oregon.00000
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dunwats1.jpg714 viewsWatts Duncan (born 1917), son of Perry Duncan, near their home in Dublin, VA, about 1919. It is believed that the family lived on what is now "Old Rte 11", heading east out of town, along the railroad. Courtesy of Jason Duncan jmduncan@statesville.net

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dunbenmar.jpg796 viewsBenjamin Floyd Duncan (1862-1909) and his wife Margaret Ann Sutphin (1860-1913). They moved from Carroll Co to Newbern, Pulaski Co, about 1905. They lived on Main St. in the area that is now the Historic District of Newbern. Courtesy of Jason Duncan jmduncan@statesville.net.
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dunisac1.jpg811 viewsIsaac Leroy (Ike) Duncan (1884-1948) and his second wife Rosie Quesenberry. Ike was the son of Benjamin Duncan and Margaret Sutphin. In 1913 he inherited his parent's home on Main St. in Newbern where this picture was taken. Courtesy of Jason Duncan jmduncan@statesville.net
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dunpery3.jpg762 viewsOn the right is Perry Duncan (1887-1937), son of Benjamin Duncan. Perry moved with his family from Carroll Co to Newbern, Pulaski Co, about 1905. Judging by his age, this picture may have been taken about that time. Who is the man sitting on the left? Courtesy of Jacon Duncan jmduncan@statesville.net
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drapermtn.jpg876 viewsFrom a 1930-45 postcard.00000
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blandch2.jpg519 viewsDetail of the front of the Bland County, Court House. Photo by Jeff Weaver, 2002.00000
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ingrich5.jpg505 viewsFamily of Richard Ingool (1867-1941). They lived near Hays on Absher Rd. The man standing is not known. (From left with ages) German (9), Fonce (2), Richard (31), Denver (3), Mary Jane (28), Crom (5 months), third child (name unknown, age 5), and Blanch (7). Summer 1899. Courtesy of Jason Duncan jmduncan@statesville.net00000
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pulaskimoorehome.jpg815 viewsThis photo postcard was created circa. 1910.00000
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pulaskich.jpg729 viewsThis is an early 20th century view.00000
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pulaskichurch1900.jpg785 viewsThis church in Pulaski Virginia was photographed about 1900.00000
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bristolepiscopal.jpg493 viewsThis is a linen era postcard 1930-1945.00000
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