Nila (Dulaney) Moore writes: The first photo is of my grandparents Worley Herschel and Sarah Elizabeth (Pannell) Carter. The photo was taken around 1907. Worley was the son of William Herschel and Pheobe Cocke Carter. He was born Nov. 9th 1874, in Scott County and died in Big Stone Gap in 1950. In the second photo… [Read More]
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Gleanings from Chancery Court Case File
This information is extracted from A.J. Lane et al vs J.C. Taylor, Chancery Court Records, 1879-1882, Index No. 1882-023, Library of Virginia, Richmond. William Taylor 1794-1849 and Mary Catherine Horton 1790-1873 children are: Benjamin B., John C., Nelson H., Isaac S., W.W., Sallie, Mary, James W., Eliza. Sallie maried Owen Wade and died before 1879…. [Read More]
Abidja “Bige” Clinton Hammonds
Sue writes; Patty, I hope someone in Scott County recognizes this family. I don’t seem to be able to connect with anyone who might have information. This is a picture of Abidja “Bige” Clinton Hammonds. I was told the large gentleman with him is his uncle Harvey Gilliam. Would like to know if this is… [Read More]
John Washington CARTER, 1905
Anthony writes; This is my Grandfather John Washington CARTER. He was born on Sept. 22, 1891 in Rye Cove, VA. He Died July 27, 1967 in Kingsport, TN. He was the son of James C. CARTER and Mary Eliza Jane MOORE. Submitted by Anthony Carter
1846 Muster Roll for 124th Va Infantry Commanded by Hezekiah P. Neal
I was contacted by a dealer in Historical documents who has the original Muster Roll for sale. The picture here shows enough to see it is authentic, however not large enough to read. The transcription is below the picture. There are 70 names on the muster roll. It is entitled “A list of the commissioned… [Read More]
Thomas W. CARTER and Mary MULLINS
Thomas W. CARTER and Mary MULLINS. He was a son to Robert Wayne CARTER and Elizabeth NEELEY, and a brother to Cynthia Kate CARTER. Mary’s parents were George and Nancy MULLINS. Submitted by Stephen Rhodes
Benjamin F. Treadway & Wife Vs. Hezikeal (Hezekiah) P. Neil ECT
Summons to Appear contained within the File of: Chancery Court Case , Scott Co. VA-1867-014Benjamin F. Treadway and Wife Benjamin F. Treadway and Wife Vs. Hezikeal P. Neil ECT Summons to appear, contained in the file. To the Sheriff of Scott County , We command you to Summon JAMES ALLEN , to appear before the… [Read More]
John A. Mann and John Humes VS. Hiram C. Carter and Samuel Neil
1845-005John A. Mann and John Humes John A. Mann and John HumesVs. Hiram C. Carter and Samuel NeilJohn A. Mann and John N. Humes were merchants and partners in trade under the firm and style of Humes and Mann. In April of 1845, a Judgment was obtained by Samuel Neil who sued for the benefit… [Read More]
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
Robert Emmit RHODES
Robert Emmit RHODES, headstone, Gray Cemetery, Speers Ferry, Virginia (Emmit’s name is spelled incorrectly on the headstone). Emmit was the son of Haywood RHODES and Sallie CARTER Submitted by Stephen Rhodes