James was born 4 March 1828 in Rye Cove, Scott County Virginia, the son of William and Francis Pendleton Horton. The 1850 census lists his occupation as Physician. In March of 1862 James enlisted in Confederate Army, Company C, Virginia 48th Infantry Regiment and by April 21 had been promoted to Full Captain. The 1870… [Read More]
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John Powers Vs. George Francisco & Peter K. Neil
Index Number 1857- 011 John Powers vs. George Francisco and Peter K. Neil John Powers purchased from George Francisco March 9th 1840, His interest of 75 acres that George Francisco and Peter K. Neil had purchased from Michael Robinette. They got Joseph Hagen to Survey and divide the land giving 37 acres to Peter and… [Read More]
Third Grade Class of Dungannon School, 1945
Click on image to see a larger version. The Caption under the photo reads: SCOTT COUNTY’S PAST Kyle Campbell sent this photo of the 3rd Grade Class at Dungannon High School in 1945. Cambell was a member of the class and resident at Falls Branch, Tn. Members of the class are left to right;… [Read More]
JOHNSON Kin
Left to right; Monnie Eva JOHNSON PIERSON John Clayton JOHNSON Sarah Cornelia JOHNSON WILLIAMS Amos Wrightly JOHNSON Myrtle Serena JOHNSON STURGILL Blanche Minerva JOHNSON WELLS Polly Ora JOHNSON KILGORE No information, other than what was written on the photo, was known about these people when we posted it. See Shirley’s comments below on Blanche. If… [Read More]