William Lawson was born June 26, 1731 at Montrose, Scotland. He is the only son of a widow lady, no information is available on his father, however, it is assumed that he was killed in the Culloden Battle. William was one of the rebels arrested and confined at Chester and Carlisle after the battle…. [Read More]
Samuel Nathaniel Allen
Samuel Nathaniel Allen was the son of John Allen and Esther Jane Neal. His family cemetery in Scott County is called the Allen Family Cemetery. He married Elizabeth Greear. Note on here that his son ( or someone) wrote that his father was born in Scotland.. I think he meant Scott Co. And that would… [Read More]
Nancy Jane Allen Collins
Nancy Jane Allen Collins was the daughter of Esther Jane Neal Allen. She was born abt 2 years after Esther’s husband John Allen died. This death certifcate filled out by her son states her father’s name was Geo Allen born in Ireland. I do not know if he really knew what he was saying or… [Read More]
Last Will and Testament of John Allen b. abt 1770 d. Jan 1841
Last Will and Testament of John Allen In the name of God amen, I John Allen of the County of Scott and State of Virginia, being of sound mind and disposing memory, but reflecting upon the uncertainty of human life do make this my last will and testament. I devise that after my death my… [Read More]
Henry Clinton WOOD
HENRY CLINTON WOOD was born in Scott County at Pleasant Hill, the old Wood homestead about three miles east of Gate City. He was the son of James 0. and Elizabeth Godsey Wood. He spent most of his life in his native county. He received his early elementary training in the private schools of his… [Read More]
James Robert “Bob” TAYLOR
James Robert “Bob” TAYLOR as a boy. Submitted by Stephen Rhodes
James Haywood RHODES Sr. & Sarah L. “Sallie” CARTER
A portrait of James Haywood RHODES Sr. and his wife, Sarah L. “Sallie” CARTER. She was the daughter of Andrew Russell CARTER and Elizabeth HOBBS. They married April 30, 1873. Submitted by Stephen Rhodes
James Haywood RHODES Sr
James Haywood RHODES Sr., headstone, Fugate Family Cemetery, Rye Cove, Virginia. He was known as “Haywood.” He came to Scott County with his parents, Joseph RHODES and Catherine FULK about 1860. They settled near the Rye Cove area. He is first mentioned as a laborer on Rufus FUGATE’s farm in the 1870 Census. Submitted by… [Read More]
Haywood GRAY’s Store
Haywood GRAY’s Store, operated in Speers Ferry. Unknown Children. Please see Karen’s comment below, she has identified the children in this photo. Thank you Karen! Submitted by Stephen Rhodes
Harry GRAY
Harry GRAY, marker, Gray Cemetery, Speers Ferry, Virginia Submitted by Stephen Rhodes