We are gathering quite a formidable collection of photographs thanks to your generosity. Every bit of information makes this collection even more valuable. Here is a little tidbit I saw in the Ancestry Daily News: Scrapbookers know the value of “journaling” the story behind a photograph. Choose a photograph from your collection and write down… [Read More]
Joseph L., Louisa I. DORTON & Charles D. MARRS
DORTON, Joseph L. b. 16 Jan 1846, Hiltons, Scott Co., VA d. 13 May 1911, Hiltons, Scott Co., VA m. 29 May 1873, FLEENOR, Louise I., Hiltons, Scott Co., VA Joseph L. DORTON, Charles D. MARRS, his grandson, and Louisa I. DORTON nee FLEENOR. Submitted by Joseph Marrs
Clarence BARKER
Reverse of photo states, “Vernon Clarence BARKER 3rd or 4th cousin to mother Faye & Mabel, sisters of Clarence & Vernon BARKER have records of SPROLES & GOBBLE Families. History was compiled by Vernon who is deceased. They live in Mendota.” Submitted by Joseph Marrs
Amos Miller and Mary E. JETT FLEENOR
Lt. Amos Miller FLEENOR, CSA b. 1 Oct 1834, VA d. 29 Mar 1909, VA m. 21 Nov 1865, “Sarah” Mary E. JETT, VA “Sarah” Mary E. JETT Submitted by Joseph Marrs
Joseph L. & Louisa I. FLEENOR DORTON
See another photo of them taken with their grandson. Submitted by Joseph Marrs
James FLEENOR & James ANDERSON
FLEENOR, James b. 21 Sep 1806 Scott Co., VA d. 29 Jun 1889 Washington Co., VA m. (1st) HORN, Lydia Catherine M. (2nd) CROSS(E)/VICKERS, Lydia Reverse of photograph states, “J.H. FLEENOR age when taken 74 y, 1 m, 28 d James (middle name illegible) ANDERSON, age when taken 5 y, 8 m, 28 d.” Submitted… [Read More]
S. M. FLEENOR
No information in known about this man. Submitted by Joseph Marrs
Spurgon FLEENOR
Reverse of photo states, “School mate of Mom & Dad. Spurgon FLEENOR pasted lone (should be past along) notes for Mom & Dad. Mother’s Dad was postmaster & they didn’t want to send them thru the mail.” Note: Mom & Dad are Nina M. MARRS nee SPROLES and husband Robert. L. MARRS. Her grandfather was… [Read More]
O.T. BOOKER
Reverse of photo states, “Friendly Yours O.T. BOOKER.” (Photo was taken at J. J. VanNess, Photographer, No. 124 Main St., Lynchburg, VA.) Submitted by Joseph Marrs
Dr. HAGY
Reverse of photo states, “Picture of a doctor who went to school with Grandma DORTON MARRS. Picture was passed down by her. Picture of a hospital & staff. Dr. HAGGY (sic) is second from right.” Note: The Grandma DORTON (MARRS) is Katherine Tabitha DORTON. Submitted by Joseph Marrs