David Andrew Collins b. Aug 8, 1860 in Scott, Virginia; d. Apr 18, 1933 in Buchanan, Missouri. Father Leonidas B. Collin(g)s, mother Nancy Hill. Married Mary Sulfridge abt. 1879 in Scott, Virginia – b. 1849 in Nicklesville, Virginia. Father Palmer (Parmer) Sulfridge of Strawberry Plains, TN and mother Elizabeth Anna Fogleman of Virginia. Submitted by… [Read More]
Faces
William H. Brickey family
Submitted by Amy Moon, she writes; This is a picture of the William H. Brickey family taken around 1905-1906 in Scott County, VA. I believe the back row standing from left to right are the children (and spouses) of William Brickey and his wife Nan Stone Brickey: Laura Brickey Flannery and her husband Charles Flannery,… [Read More]
Unknown, possibly Webb, Bloomer, Bledsoe, Neely
Submitted by Liz Cox, she writes; These pictures were in my grandmother’s house and unfortunately were not labeled. We believe these to be from her Scott County descendants. Webb, Bloomer, Roller, Bledsoe, Neely lines. But then again, as genealogy research always surprises us, they could be from anywhere and anyone. No bit of information is… [Read More]
Samuel Davis
Don Davis writes; Samuel Davis was born 1809 in Scott County. He married Barbary Lane, who had at least three sons who served in civil war, one was William Davis. According to my civil war records William served with the rebels, escaped and joined the union army, Company B, 45th Kentucky mounted infantry. Submitted by… [Read More]
Unknown Williams or Sloan family from Sloan Town area
Can anyone identify these people? Submitted by Tammy Williams
Granny Taylor, Nancy Jane Salling or Nancy M. Dorton
Janet writes, I hope you can post this photograph on your website and perhaps someone can help with with a positive identification. My Mother-in-Law (Alice Joye Taylor Hill) has had this photograph for many years. All she knew was that the photo is of “Granny Taylor.” My Mother-in-Law was the daughter of George Charles Taylor… [Read More]
Arminda Gilliam, Amos Bledsoe, Nadine & Addie Lawson
Rylynn writes, This is a photo, given to me by my mother, of my great, great grandparents, my grandmother and great aunt (Both granddaughters of Amos and Arminda). I have no idea where this picture was taken or what year as there is no writing on the picture. I’m trying to piece together my Bledsoe/Lawson… [Read More]
WOLFE Family Gathering, 1915
Jane writes, Pat, I am trying to find out if anyone living recognizes these family members. The picture is made at Harvey Wolfe’s home on Mother’s Day, 1915. My grandmother Frances Maud Wolfe is the girl in the white dress in the foreground of the photo and her parents are on the back row… [Read More]
Malinda S. BOOHER SHOEMAKER
Malinda S. BOOHER SHOEMAKER b. 22 Feb. 1806, daughter of William BOOHER and Lydia FREDERICK of Scott Co. Virginia. Married Rev. James SHOEMAKER (related to the Col. SHOEMAKER, founder of the Shoemaker College in Gate City) 25 Feb. 1824 Sullivan Co., TN—only son of Daniel and Mary Easley SHOEMAKER. She moved with her husband to… [Read More]
Sarah Jane “BARNETT” MALICOAT & Family
Sarah Jane was the daughter of John Barnett and Elizabeth Johnston Barnett of Scott Co., VA lived on Big Ridge. Three of her daughters (Sarah, Mary and Rose) married 3 Davis brothers in Oklahoma. Photo taken before 1900 Indian Territory. Submitted by Jean Brand.