Greetings! Please excuse the cross-posting of this message to both the Tazewell County and the Grayson County lists -- but information and questions herein pertain to both lists. I've recently started digging around in my family tree and am stuck in a few spots, relatively "recently" in terms of generations. My great-grandmother was Daisy Irene Hash Vance (married to Jesse Abner Vance, son of Elijah Vance and Mary Jane Beavers). Daisy was born in Virginia in 1910 to John Hash and Cora Alberta Davis Hash, and died in 1978 in Tazewell County, VA. John Hash and Cora Alberta "Bertie" Davis Hash were married in Tazewell County on 03 Mar 1902. His age is listed as 22 -- he is listed as having been born in Grayson County, but as being a resident of Tazewell County. Bertie is listed as being 16, born in Grayson County, but as being a resident of Tazewell County. John Hash, born ABT 1880 in Grayson County, is reportedly the son of a John Hash and Elizabeth Hawkins Hash (although I have begun to wonder if Elizabeth's last name might have been Hawks or Hanks or something otherwise similar to Hawkins). Unfortunately for me, there is no shortage of "John Hash" men in Grayson County, VA -- in the 1800's censuses forward, they are EVERYWHERE! And I've looked in Grayson County, as well as in Ashe County, NC, with no luck thus far in finding Elizabeth's family (this would be my great-grandmother's grandmother on her father's side). On John and Bertie's marriage certificate, I found an important tidbit -- they were married in the home of the mother. So, I dug around in the 1900 Census for Tazewell County and did discover the following information about my great-grandmother Daisy's maternal grandparents: Monroe Davis and Mary Davis (maiden name may be Mays, Mayes, Mace, Maze, Maize, etc.), married 28 years at time of 1900 Census. Monroe, born Feb 1850 in Virginia (father and mother reportedly also born in VA). Mary, born June 1847 in North Carolina (father and mother reportedly also born in NC), mother of 10 children -- 9 living in 1900. Monroe (whose name is listed in one census index for this 1900 census as Monre), rented property -- a house, not a farm -- and is listed as "Farm Laborer," which I presume to be different from a farmer. He could reportedly read, write, and speak English; she could speak English, but could not read or write. Children living with them at the time of the 1900 Census include the following: John R., b. Mar 1876, 24, Single, b. in VA William C., b. Dec 1877, 22, Single, b. in VA Nancie A., b. Sep 1880, 19, Single, b. in VA Martha A., b. Apr 1882, 18, Single, b. in VA Cora A., b. Mar 1884, 16, Single, b. in VA Mintie E., b. Jul 1886, 13, Single, b. in VA In another record of births in Virginia during a particular period (accessed online and maybe specifically geared to Grayson County, but I honestly can't remember), I find the following: Mintie E. Davis, b. 11 Jul 1886 to J.M. and Mary Davis A.J. Davis, b. 15 Nov 1888 to J.M. and Mary Davis -- my presumption is that this is the 10th child, the one that is no longer living at the time of the 1900 Census I have no idea who any of Cora Alberta "Bertie's" sisters married -- so I'm hoping that some of the names might be familiar to some of you and that I might be able to search for information about Monroe and Mary through records of their daughters. I also cannot find anything further about their sons John R. and/or William C. Do these names look familiar to anyone, either? One further tidbit that I did find in regards to Monroe -- possibly his mother was named Anne or Ann. In the 1860 Census for Grayson County, I find an Anne Davis, age 45 and born in NC, listed as Housekeeper and apparently head of the following household in the Bridle Creek section of Grayson County: Louisa Davis, 15; Monroe Davis, 11 (the age is about right, so I think this may be my great-grandmother's grandfather); Byram (possibly Byrum or Byron) Davis, 7. In the 1870 Census for Grayson Couonty, Byram Davis, age 16, is listed as a "Farm Laborer," living in the household of Wiley Stanford (age 22) and his wife Clary (age 21), in Wilson Creek Township. I see no traces of a Monroe (or Monre) in Grayson County's 1870 Census. In the 1880 Grayson County Census, though, Ann Davis is back, once again as Head of Household/Keeping House, at the age of 64 -- about the right age to be the same Anne Davis listed in the 1860 Grayson County Census (this Ann Davis lists Virginia as her place of birth, though, as well as the place of birth for botrh of her parents). There is only one other person listed in her household -- Byron Davis, son, age 26, who is listed as having been born in Virginia (as were his mother and father). I would also like to find an approximate death date for Monroe, if possible, although I am guessing that it must have been between 1900 and 1902 since the marriage certificate indicates that his daughter Cora Alberta "Bertie" and John Hash were married "at the home of the bride's mother," not mentioning the father. Likewise, I would like to find out when Monroe's father died -- again, I'm presuming that it must have been between 1853 and 1860 since there is a 7-year-old child of Anne Davis who would presumably be a brother to Monroe and his older sister Louisa, but no mention of the father in the listing for that same family on the 1860 Grayson County Census. Again, I'm hoping that some of these names might be familiar with other folks and that you may have clues that could help me shed light on who Monroe Davis' parents were, where they lived, etc., so that I can try to trace them back further. Chrissie Anderson Peters Daughter of Dora Irene Little (Tazewell Co.) & Rex Allen Anderson (Grayson Co.), Granddaughter of Dorothy Irene Vance (Tazewell Co.) & Arthur James Little (Ashe Co., NC) and Sarah Mae Parks (Grayson Co.) & James Virgil Anderson (Grayson Co.) Great-Granddaughter of Daisy Irene Hash (Tazewell Co.) & Jesse Abner Vance (Tazewell Co.)

Say Guys, I could use a little help with the location of graves for Thomas and Mary "Polly" Altizer Christian, (This couple was married in Tazewell County in around the 1850's ?)and George Doss and Nancy Bandy Christian who were married in 1871 in Taz. Co. Also, that clan of Stevenson's who were left in McDowell County when WV was formed.......the James and Susan Christian Stevenson (son of John Stevenson and daughter of Thomas Christian) Do any of you have a clue where they may be buried. Sure would appreciate any information . Thank you, Susie Shrader ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janet Peters" <harlessj@citlink.net> To: <VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 6:01 PM Subject: [VA-TAZEWELL] Mrs. Minnie Ward Christian > Whomever was looking for Minnie Ward Christian's obituary, I have a copy of it. > She is buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Virginia. I noticed in the obit, one of her daughter's was a Nancy Ratcliff. Do you happen to know Nancy's husband's name. Minnie died at the home of a son George W. Christian. > Janet Peters > harlessj@citlink.net > > > ==== VATAZEWE Mailing List ==== > WATCH YOUR SUBJECT LINES > Take an extra second and > give them a good one for > the subject of your list > message. IT DOES MATTER! > >

Whomever was looking for Minnie Ward Christian's obituary, I have a copy of it. She is buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, Virginia. I noticed in the obit, one of her daughter's was a Nancy Ratcliff. Do you happen to know Nancy's husband's name. Minnie died at the home of a son George W. Christian. Janet Peters harlessj@citlink.net

January 29, 1897 GENERAL NEWS ------------------------- Major R.R. HENRY is in West Virginia attending to legal business. Captain Rees BOWEN, the handsome N and W freight conductor, visited home folks first of the week. The editor of the News extends thanks to Mr. W.L BOONE for courtesies extended during the past week. Mr. C.M. KILBY, the new principle of Tazewell High School, arrived here Tuesday, and will enter on his duties Monday. We regret to announce the sever illness of Miss Ollette HARMAN, at the residence of her parents on Main Street. We understand she is much improved at this time. We regret to chronicle the death of little Maggie JONES, youngest child of Mr. C.W. JONES, which occurred last Friday morning. Interment took place Saturday. POUNDING MILL --------------------------- Mr. R.M. SPARKS is drumming again, after a long silence. Mr. Crockett ANDERSON went to Richlands Sunday to hear Rev. HOWELLS of Tazewell College preach and returned Monday. Rev. C.L. ROBINETT, Mrs. William MULREY, Mrs. RINGSTAFF, Mrs. James OSBORNE, Mr. T. JOHNSON, Harry WILLIAMS and Mrs. Wade CHRISTIAN, have all had lagrippe the past week. Mr. Guss ASBURY, of Charleston, West Virginia, is visiting Mrs. James OSBORNE and Mr. John ASBURY, his sister and his brother at this place. Dr. John THOMPSON came down from Tazewell recently and did some dental work. Mr. Columbus ANDERSON, is studying telegraphy at Richlands. BURKES GARDEN ---------------------- The sick we mentioned last week are all improving, with the exception of Mrs. J.M. HOGE, who, we are sorry to say, is confined to her room. The Circle met at Mr. Joe MOSS last Saturday night, but as we were unable to attend, we cannot give any particulars. The question with some of our people is what makes Kelly GROSECLOSE step so high and look down with such pitying condescension on his old bachelor friends, who are fairly green with envy? Messrs. MOSS and THOMPSON returned from the South last week. They report having a pleasant and profitable trip. It is reported that Mr. Morgan WYNN'S family have the measles. We hear that Mr. Dave HENNIGER has been quite sick with fever. Mr. Joseph MOSS returned with his wife from Abb's Valley last Thursday. Mrs. Tobe GREEVER, of Tazewell, is visiting relatives in the Garden. Mr. John D. GREEVER returned last week from the South, where he went with horses. Mr. Jimmie VAIL, of Omaha, Nebraska is visiting his mother, Mrs. Peggy VAIL. While Mr. Will THOMPSON is quite an expert on sampling cakes, he also shows a decided talent for sampling pictures. We base our opinion on a glimpse we had of the north east corner of a photo, that he had hidden in his coat pocket. Mr. J.M. SNAPP says he would about as soon be attacked with a Cuban "machete" as another spell of the grippe. Col. J.B. THOMPSON had 10 nice sheep killed by shepherd dogs last week. This is a yearly happening at the Col's. Why not get rid of the shepherd dogs. James CRUTCHFIELD, while handling saw logs on the 21st, happened to the misfortune of being run over by a four horse wagon with 2 saw logs on it. Is better and will recover. William COX'S family, who have diphtheria, are improving some. They are not out of danger yet. W.G. MOSS will be at Ceres, Bland Co., on the 30th. Wonder what he is going for. William is quite a bear chase. Hope he will have luck. George BARGER, while rendering a kettle of his family Craw Fish Oil dropped his watch into the kettle to his utter astonishment, his watch has been running backwards ever since. Mr. F.M. MOSS, executor for Miss Nancy RITTER, will offer for sale her personal property in Burke's Garden, on the 30th. Many useful articles to numerous to mention will be sold. It is reported that James PERDUE of Little Creek, and Prof. A.S. GREEVER, are giving their attention to law this week. Mrs. S. SNAPP, has pneumonia fever. Only seven of Mr. Morgan WYNN'S family have the measles. Mr. John LONG has a very sore neck. John was not able to be out Sunday. Mr. Bitton PECK and wife were visiting relatives inside the walls Saturday and Sunday. WITTENS MILLS ------------------------------------------ A colored man died last week on Captain MUSTARD'S place. Esquire W.W. WALLACE is very sick, his family and friends are uneasy about him. T.R. SMOOT is still in the bachelor state. To can act Jew behind the counters and sell more goods than anyone, but he can not make a girl believe he is the right one. Mr. S.A. WITTEN, our Miller is busy with his grinding.

January 15, 1897 GENERAL NEWS ------------------------------------- Mr. J.D. HARRISSON, of Knob, was in the city during the week. Mr. Powell ROYAL, of Witten's Mills, has entered Tazewell College. Dr. James O'KEEFFE has returned from a trip to Logan and Mingo Counties, West Virginia. Judge J.H. STUART, of Tazewell held court for Judge AYERS, of Russell County, last week. Mr. M.W. HUMPHREY, of Knob, was in the city first of the week and called at the News office. Mr. Jesse F. WHITE, of the Central Hotel, left Monday for Florida where he will spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. J.G. BUSTON entertained a number of their friends at their home on Railroad Avenue last Friday night. Miss Elsie WALKUP, of Glenn Lynn, Mercer County, West Virginia is visiting the family of Mr. W.R. MCCORCLE, on Tazewell Ave. Mr. Douglas SMITH returned the later part of last week from a trip to Russell and Buchanan counties, where he attended to his practice is the courts of these counties. Mr. John HOPKINS, of Cattlesburg, Kentucky, is visiting friends and relatives in Tazewell. Mr. W.B. SPRATT, postmaster at Richlands in this county. Vice J.F. HURT, resigned. Mr. William R. STUART, of Greenbrier County, West Virginia is visiting his daughter, Mrs. T.P. BOWEN. Rev. W.W. RUFF preached a sermon to the children at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon. Misses Ella BOWEN, Fannie HARDIE and Lillie BAILEY, spent Saturday and Sunday at Richlands with friends. Mrs. Jeff WARD has been confined to her house for some days by sickness, but we are glad to learn that she is better at this time. Mr. A.S. HIGGINBOTHAM left for Pocahontas Wednesday, ostensibly on legal business, but it is said that he 'went one eye' on West Virginia. Mr. J.W. CHAPMAN, accompanied by his wife and Ned, and Mr. W.G. HARRISSON and daughter Miss Margie left for Hot Springs, Arkansas, Tuesday. Miss Jennie WATKINS and brothers, Glenn and Stuart, who have been visiting at Mr. RATLIFF'S on Tazewell Avenue, left for their home in Buchanan County, Wednesday. Mr. S. WALTON, of Falls Mills, is in the city today. Rev. S.B. VAUGHT lectured before the Epworth League of the Methodist church Tuesday night. The lecture was very much enjoyed by those present. Mr. Will RATLIFF gave a party in honor of Miss Jennie WATKINS at his fathers residence on Tazewell Avenue Monday night. Quite a crowd was present and all enjoyed themselves very much. Married at Doran, Virginia, December 31st, at the home of the bride's father, Miss Maggie the lovely and popular daughter of J.J. STEPHENSON, and Mr. William WHITT, of Maxwell, Virginia, Rev. Jonah SPARKS officiated. The attendants were Miss Loula STEPHENSON and Mr. Henry WILLIAMS, Miss Millie SMITH and Mr. O.E. DICKENSON, Miss Mary LOWE and Mr. J.P. PATTON, Miss Maggie GILLESPIE and Mr. Jim BRUSTER. The bride was dainty and sweet in tan with eorde and white trimmings. After the ceremony everybody did justice to the good things set before them. The bride's cake was cut and Miss Nannie STEPHENSON got the ring. Mr. DICKENSON the darning needle and Jim CROCKETT the dime. The crowd then adjoined to Mr. J.W. SMITH'S and danced awhile and then departed for their respective homes. Wishing the happy couple all possible happiness. --- Etta WITTEN'S MILLS ----------------------- Everyone in this community enjoyed Christmas, several parties were given and enjoyed. We had a couple of marriages; Mr. M.C. JONES and Miss Nancy PROFFIT were married on the 4th at the residence of Mr. E.K. CROCKETT. Mr. John BOWMAN and Miss Callie DAVIDSON were united in the Holy bonds at the residence of the brides fathers. An infair followed. Mr. T.R. SMOOT, the hustler is selling good with a move on, he has greatly improved his store. Tom should through your columns let the people know what he has. Mr. C.B. GREEAR came over from Grayson to spent Xmas and to see his best girl. POUNDING MILL ----------------------------- Mr. Lon SHELTON, who was badly burned last week, is still in a critical condition. Mrs. N.B. OSBORNE has been very ill with rheumatism since Sunday night. Her youngest child, Willie, has grippe. Mrs. Sheffey STURGILL and son, Hunter, who have been visiting Mrs. M. BROWN, in Little Valley, returned home Monday. Mr. W.H. BRYANT, of Richlands, now has charge of the section here, and will probably move his family back to this place. Mr. DAVIS, former section master, was suspended for two weeks for some petty offence. Mr. H. Wade CHRISTIAN'S little daughter, Pearlie, has been very ill with rheumatism, and is now only able to walk a step or two. Revs. C.L. ROBINETT, MILLER and OSBORNE and others held prayer meetings at this place each night last week, which stirred up some of the old members and caused one conversion. The little Builders, organized by Miss Birdie FARRAR, of Dansville, Virginia, held its first meeting last Sunday at 4:30 o'clock, with a membership of 20. Uva STEELE, president; John STURGILL, vice president; Lettie RINGSTAFF, secretary, and Bessie OSBORNE, treasurer. Mrs. W.B. STEELE was appointed to meet with the children each time. The children will meet every first Sunday at 4pm immediately after the C.W.B.M. Auxiliary adjourns. Mr. C.P. WILLIAMS went to Tazewell Friday and returned Saturday. Mr. W. BROWN, of Witten's Mills, visited his sister, Mrs. C.P. WILLIAMS, Saturday and Sunday. Drummer J.B. HANKINS spent a couple of days here last week. Messrs. E.J. HANKINS, of Old Dominion College, and T.A MCGUIRE, of Cedar Bluff, called on relatives here Sunday on their way from the home of the latter in Baptist Valley. Mr. Dock CHRISTIAN, who clerked for W.B. STEELE & Co. for some time, left for his home at Bear Wallow last week. We'll not mention the grief of his lady love. Misses Etta and Flora GILLESPIE, Livie GRAYBEAL, Mr. and Mrs. S.F. ALLISON and others, from a distance, attended church here Sunday.

February 26, 1897 LOCAL NEWS ------------------------------- Rev. J.A. LESLIE is in Bluefield this week on business. Col. W.C. PENDLETON his returned from a business trip to Marion. Miss Pearl LEFFEL has been visiting old acquaintances in the city this week. Mr. Alfred BAKER and his wife, have moved to the farm of his father on Dry Fork. Mr. A.J. OSBORNE, of Cedar Bluff made us a very pleasant call last Saturday afternoon. Judge S.C. GRAHAM is in Charleston, West Virginia this week attending United States Court. Miss Hattie SURFACE who has been very ill is out again to the gratification of her many friends. Judge S.M.B. COULING has moved into the house opposite Mr. James KITTS on Mechanics Avenue. Mr. Charles FRANKLIN, of Lynchburg, was in the city during the week looking after the interests of his house. Mr. John RUFF one of the most popular traveling men, who comes to Tazewell was in the city during the week. Rev. W.D. BUCKNER, preached a splendid sermon to the Odd Fellows at the Episcopal church last Sunday night. We understand that after Monday, Mr. Jack WHITLEY, of North Tazewell, will take charge of the street car line. Mr. William LEFFEL, of Gratton, Virginia has accepted a position in Bluefield and took charge of said position Monday. Mr. Andrew PEERY had the misfortune to fall near his home, east of town, and break one of the bones of his ankle. From the crowd that surrounded the dog fight on Main street the other day it must have been quite an interesting affair. Mr. Grat MULLINS, of Falls Mills, was in our town later part of the week visiting friends and relatives. He returned Thursday. Mr. WILLS, a traveling manipulator of the moveable alphabet struck town last week and helped us out last week and left for Pocahontas Friday. Miss Virginia STONE sister of Miss Mamie STONE, who became very popular with our young folks during a visit last summer is viviting her sister at Judge STUARTS on Tazewell Ave. A horse belonging to Jim LAWSON, while coming down the hill by the mill of Mr. John YOST this week was frightened and ran away. This is about the third or fourth time this has occurred. No damage was done. We failed to mention last week the marriage of Miss Eva MOORE, daughter of Mr. John MOORE, of Tazewell, to Mr. Scott PAYNE, son of Mr. William PAYNE, of Welch, West Virginia. May their future be a happy and and prosperous. BURKES GARDEN ------------------------------------------------ Miss Bessie SNAPP has returned home from Glade Spring. Mr. J.S. MOSS has been suffering with rheumatism these rainy days. Mr. Dolph KISER, of Kelly, was in the Garden on business last week. Mr. Clint BARNES, a prominent Attorney of Tazewell, visited these "diggins" this week. Owing to the high water last Sunday Rev. STRADLEY failed to make connection. Mr. C.O. SNAPP of Washington is visiting friends and relatives in the Garden this week. Mr. Jim DAVIS and Miss Rosa FERRELL of Wythe, former residents of the Garden were in our midst last week. Mr. J. GOSE, proprietor of the Fair View Farm and Burke's Garden rolling mill has added a corn crusher to the valuable property. Mr. and Mrs. Joe MEEK turned their house over to the young people from seven to twelve last Friday night. Everybody present report having a jolly time. Correspondent - Romeo and Juliet THOMPSON VALLEY ---------------------------- The US mail bag is under bonds by high water. Mr. G.O. and William THOMPSON have just returned from Tennessee, where they have been purchasing a new supply of short horns. Mr. G.W. NEAL and family at this place will leave for Chillicothe, Md. where he will make his home in the future.

November 8, 1901 One of the pleasantest social reunions that has occurred in Graham was that which celebrated the 25th anniversary of the joyful day upon which Bella DONALD and Jessee BENBOW were united in marriage. The weather was all the could have been asked - clear, serene, blamy - typical Indian Summer. Mr. BENBOW'S beautiful home was tastefully decorated for the occasion. There were corner decorations of laurel and potted plants, with masses of ferns, and trails of wild clematis; the stair way was lurid from top to bottom with twining branches of laurel, and on all the tables, stands, piano, organ, etc, jardinières and vases of roses and chrysanthemums, sent by friends in North Carolina. The decorations were the work of Mrs. TOWNS and Mrs. BAYLOR, assisted by the Misses BENBOW and their cousin, Mrs. ??? of Tazewell. In the hall the presents were arranged on tables beneath a shelf, containing twenty five wax candles set in ferns. The fifty two presents made a handsome appearance. Conspicuous among them was a solid silver cracker bowl "from loved ones at home" in North Carolina; a silver teas service, from old neighbors in Thompson Valley, and a set of solid knives and forks from brothers in Missouri. There were five sets of silver teas spoons. An elegant supper was served, and hugely enjoyed. The attendants who served the supper were, Miss Eliza and Elma GREEVER, and Miss Nannie CROCKETT, assisted by the fair daughters of the house. Mrs. BENBOW received her guests in a charming gown of silver grey silk, with trimmings of black. It was generally observed that she could have hardly looked less charming a quarter of a century ago. Mr. BENBOW is the same big hearted, genial, noble gentleman his friends have known him to be these many years. After leaving the dining room the guests were regaled with some fine musical selections, notable among which were the piano solos, by Miss PALMER, Mrs. Sam HUFFORD, Mrs. D.C. BURTON, and the comic selections by Mr. DAVENPORT. Your reporter unhesitatingly says that we have never seen a handsomer number of women collectively and individually, as were those assembled on this occasion, and no doubt the same would have had been said of the men had they not all persisted in staying where "all coons look alike." The house party were, Mr. and Mrs. H.T. BUCHANAN, Mrs. C.A. LEECE, Mrs. W.T. BUCHANAN, Mrs. M. THOMASON, of Thompson Valley and Mrs. Sallie Floyd LANIER, of Tazewell. The following day there were handsome entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey PEERY and at tea by Mr. and Mrs. C.P. GREEVER. All were delighted with Graham and Graham people, and parted with their kind host and hostess with the hearty wish that they might all assist at their golden wedding. About thirty little boys and girls and a half dozen ladies were delightfully entertained at the beautiful residence of Mr. and Mrs. George P. HALL, Wednesday afternoon, October 30th, in honor of the third anniversary of little Katie Peery HALL and the ninth anniversary of little Lettie Ward PEERY. The children engaged in many interesting games and had quite a merry time swinging and romping on the grassy lawn. At four o'clock they were invited into the dining room where refreshments were served. When twilight approached they reluctantly said goodbye to their small hostesses, Misses Lettie and Katie, thanking them for their pleasant evening and wishing them many many happy birthdays. - D.C.K. North Tazewell, Va. PAINT LICK AND SURROUNDING COUNTRY ---------------------------------------------- The farmers of this section are very much delayed with their work on account of the dry weather. School opened at this place Monday morning, October 28th, with an enrollment of 24. Miss Mattie VENCILL, of Belfast Mills, was selected teacher. Our new pastor, Rev. BILDERBACK, preached a very interesting sermon last Sunday evening at this place. Miss Laura TARTER, of Rural Retreat, is governess at Mr. W.J. LESTER'S. A.J. STEELE, of Tazewell, passed through this vicinity last week to visit his sister, Mrs. BROWNING, near Belfast. Just across the line on last Wednesday evening a very quiet wedding took place, the contracting parties being Mr. James GOSE and Mrs. Aurelia WHITE. The marriage ceremony took place at the Elk Garden parsonage, the rite being performed by Rev. S.B. VAUGHT, after which the happy couple returned to the home of the groom where a sumptuous repass awaited them. Walter TAYLOR, of Belfast, was here last week buying turkeys. Mr. and Mrs. Charles BRADSHAW made a business trip to Cedar Bluff Saturday. Several of the Midway people attended preaching at Bradshaw's school house Sunday afternoon. The sermon was preached by Rev. VAUGHT. Miss Samantha HARRIS, of Thompson Valley, was visiting friends and relatives near this place last week. The telephone line connecting Paint Lick and Cedar Bluff is now complete. Mr. Willmer ASCUE of this place, and Miss Georgia FERREL, of Belfast Mills, left last Thursday for Bristol to be united in the holy bonds of wedlock. They were accompanied by the bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. John GOSE. Mr. and Mrs. C. SCOTT accompanied by their daughter in law, Mrs. J.B. FERGUSON, passed here Sunday afternoon enroute to Cedar Bluff - Reba. BENBOW ----------------------------------- Mr. Ed BUCHANAN and his sister Miss Kate, of Rich Valley, are visiting friends and relatives at this place this week. Rev. HENRAHAN, of Norfolk, preached an excellent sermon in White Church last Sunday morning. This man may possibly be called by the Presbyterians to fill the place vacated by Mr. MOWBRAY. Mrs. Mary BUCHANAN, Misses Kate BUCHANAN and Lou LEECE were visiting Miss Carey BUCHANAN Wednesday. The election was a very quite affair at this place Tuesday. There was not as much as a fight on the grounds. There were several new scholars enrolled at the High School this week. The election at this place resulted in seventy five votes being cast. Montague received 11 and Hoge 25. Six for Governor were lost. For the Senate Moss received 53 and Harman 21. For the House Moore received 54 out of 75. This place did very well, but our sister precinct Thompson Valley, is rather on the decline. It has been suggested that the Democrats send missionaries into this field before another election. CEDAR BLUFF --------------------------------- Dear News - In response to your inquiry of last week your reporter begs leave to say that geographically he is still situated at this pleasant little mountain town, and physically able to scratch you a few items for publication in the NEWS, and with an apology for a long silence will sharpen his pencil and say: That after so long a time waiting, our citizens have taken an advanced step, we are now blessed with phone communication and able to talk at long range. The first quarterly conference for Cedar Bluff circuit for the coming year was held here on last Saturday and Sunday. Rev. HANDY, presiding elder and Rev. BILDERBACK, preacher in charge, did some fine preaching. Large attendances were present at each service. Attorney J.W. CHAPMAN, of Tazewell, was in town Friday on legal business. Messrs. George MCCALL, T.A. REPASS Jr. Estell and John IRESON, of Raven were up Sunday visiting friends and attending quarterly meeting. Mr. J.W. HARLOW has just completed a neat office for Dr. W.E. BAYLOR, near the post office. Mr. and Mrs. Watkins FUGATE, of Richlands, spent Sunday with home folks at Cedar Bluff. Messrs. LONG and LARIMER, the telephone men, have had headquarters at Cedar Bluff for some time past. Hog cholera is prevailing to an alarming extent in this section of the county and many fine "porkers" have succumbed to this dreaded disease. Miss Myrtle REPASS, who is teaching near Raven, spent Saturday and Sunday with home folks here. Mrs. T.D. STRADER, wife of our former Methodist pastor, with her two children, are visiting friends at Cedar Bluff. POUNDING MILL ---------------------------- The squeal of the porker is now heard in the land. Mr. and Mrs. H.P. BRITTIAN, of Tazewell, visited at J.B. HURTS and R.K. GILLESPIE'S last week, and J.A. GREEVER and wife, also, last Saturday and Sunday. Misses Stella STEELE and Eliza GILLESPIE, teachers in the community, spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of W.B. STEELE. Mr. and Mrs. C.P. WILLIAMS, spent several days in Tazewell this week, and H.G. WILLIAMS has returned from Baltimore. There will be an Oyster supper at the home of Mrs. STURGILL, on next Saturday night, the 9th, for benefit of the Methodist Episcopal church. Peaches and cake will be served also. Everybody cordially invited.

Hi, I am trying to find the obit for a ; Minnie Myrtle Ward Christian of Tazewell Co. She died June 27,1965 . I think she is buried in the North Tazewell Cemetery. Thank you for your time and help. Mrs.Ward~Scofield --------------------------------- Discover Yahoo! Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing & more. Check it out!

July 11, 1919 On returning from overseas, where he has been on duty with the A.E.F. Corporal James Thomas WILSON, Co. D. 318th Infantry, of Richlands, and Miss Ester HEDRICK, of Indian, Virginia., were united in marriage on the 29th of June at the Lebanon Church, in Wythe County. The high esteem in which this couple was held was shown by the large party organized at Richlands to take part in the serenade that occurred at the bridegroom, one mile from town. After the first round of the serenade ice cream and cake was served on the lawn. Music and singing was next in order. All report a good time and united in wishing the newly married people many happy days. Jessie MUNDY, one of the oldest citizens of the county, died at his home on Cavatt's Creek, July 3rd, in the 84th year of his age. Besides a widow he leaves seven children, John, Jessee, William and James and Mrs. Robert YOST, Mrs. Allen WALDRON and Mrs. John Deskins. The burial took place Saturday afternoon in Maple Shade Cemetery in this town. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. J.H. BOWLING. Deceased was a gallant Confederate soldier, a quite, intelligent and prosperous farmer. For several years he had been confined to his home by illness. He was a member of the Baptist church and ?? consistent life. His family have the sympathy of their many friends. UPPER BLUESTONE ------------------------------------- Mr. R.C. WELLS has returned home, after spending a few days with his grandson, Vance W. CARTER at North Fork, West Virginia. Mrs. Frank NASH is visiting relatives and friends at Graham this week. Mr. Robert BAKER, of Bluefield, had the misfortune of falling from a cherry tree Saturday. He had come to the farm of John CARTER to gather cherries and in some way lost his balance and fell from the tree. Dr. FOX, of Bluefield, was immediately called, and upon his arrival found his injuries to be very serious. Frank B. CARTER, of Bluefield, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. CARTER. Mr. and Mrs. Jess HARMAN, of Roanoke, are on a visit to Mr. HARMAN'S mother, Mrs. C.M. NASH. Misses Vivian and Louise CARTER have returned home with their cousin, Miss Pearl CARTER. A family reunion was had at the home of Mrs. C.M. NASH Sunday in honor of her returned hero, Clarence HARMAN. POUNDING MILL ---------------------------------------------- Mr. and Mrs. Raymond TRAYER, Mr. and Mrs. James L. ASBURY and Mr. Claude THOMAS motored to Poor Valley and back Sunday. J.R. HURT is back from the army. He was stationed in New Mexico. The following ladies attended the Womans Missionary Society and picnic dinner at Maxwell today: Mrs. Martha SPARKS. Mrs. James MULKEY, Mrs. Raymond TRAYER and little Lois TRAYER, and Mrs. W.B. STEELE. They report a splendid program. Mrs. E.L. JACKSON, of Norfolk, is visiting her old college friend, Mrs. Henry CHRISTIAN. Rev. J.N. HARMAN preached two fine sermons here Sunday at 11 am and 5 pm. Dr. Rex STEELE, Mr. and Mrs. R.T. MCGUIRE and family, Mr. and Mrs. HUNTER and family, and Mr. HUNTER'S brother, a naval officer of New York, took in the races, etc. at Bluefield on the 4th. Lieut. H.G. GILLESPIE, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.K. GILLESPIE of this place, has landed in New York and is expected home soon. Walter BARNES, son of the late James BARNES, formerly of this place, who has been overseas, was here Monday visiting his uncle, John ROBINETT and shaking hands with old friends. Miss Barbara HURT is at Cornell University, New York, taking special teachers course in music. Miss Mary B. GILLESPIE attended the burial of her little cousin, Mary Woodrum O'KEEFFE, at Tazewell last week. Mrs. J.T. ALTIZER and children, of Richlands; Mrs. BEAVERS and grandson, of Cliffield, were guests of their sister, and son, Mr. and Mrs. Alex BEAVERS Saturday. Following is a list of the men of Tazewell County, who were killed in France, or died from disease or other causes, in the camps at home and in the training centers in Europe. The memorial picture to be unveiled here on the 19th by the ladies of the W.C.T.U. will contain the pictures of these men as far as the ladies were able to obtain them. Pictures of two or three of the men have not been obtained. Thomas D. MCCRAKEN First Class Private William HENRY Henry INGLE Robert Sidney NEEL Irvin BANE Fieldin K. EARLES Robert Frazier MCMEANS Sgt. Samuel E. TURNER David HARRIS Corp. Lawrence S. PEAK William E. HARMAN Gus PEERY John SHORT Leonard M. REEDY Martin Luther BOWLING Wiley S. NEAL Paul CROCKETT Corp. Henry Clarence NEAL James H. YATES Benjamin H. THOMPSON John SELVEY William E. COLE Doak VANDYKE Roscoe PACK Joseph Everett PORTER Sidney Baxter COULLING Thomas Fred SHAMBLIN Samuel Henry WIMMER Corp. J.E. HURT Carnie GILLESPIE James Clinton STURGESS William E. PEERY George Dewey BOWMAN John A. GRAHAM Sgt. Resse D. HALL Corp. Wash Lee SAYERS Emery WILSON Poley Andrew BROOKS Aaron CARTER Cary J. HODGE Unknown JACKSON SHAWVERS MILL ----------------------------------------------- Rev. W.S. BULLARD preached his last sermon here Sunday. We all regret very much to give him up, but as he is getting so feeble he thinks it best. Mrs. D.B. HOWELL, of Tazewell, spent last week with her mother, Mrs. H.M. KINZER. Miss Grace BELCHER is spending a few weeks with her mother, Mrs. M.E. BELCHER. Mrs. T.E. BURTOn and baby, of Keystone, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. G.S. COMPTON. Mr. and Mrs. J.L. HASH, and daughter, Mrs. Mollie KIMBLER, of Oklahoma, and Mrs. Jim MCMULLIN, and Mrs. Paris MCMULLIN, of Springville, are spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. W.L. SHAWVER. Mrs. Stewart STOWERS and children of Bluefield are visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. W.K. NEEL. Mrs. Fannie BOURNE and Mrs. Ollie PRUETT and children of Bluefield, are visiting Mrs. George LAMBERT. Harry ELMORE, of Cincinnati, arrived in Shawvers Mills Tuesday, and expects to spend the summer vacation with his chum, Carl GREGORY. Mrs. Arthur DAILEY and two of her friends from Graham, motored to Mr. C.G. STOWERS Sunday afternoon, returning Monday. -------------------- The community heard with surprise and much regret a few days ago that the large and well known grocery firm of Harrisson, Barns and Company had leased their store building to other parties and would go out of business. It is understood that the lesses will open a general automobile and machinery business in the building. The new firm, it is stated, is composed of Dr. R.P. COPENHAVER, Dr. M.B. CROCKETT, J.G. BARNS, C.N. BARNS, and Bane G. PEERY. The lease is for three years and according to the contract, possession is to be given in 30 days. The town and community will miss sadly this grocery store. What about a meat market now? FALLS MILLS ----------------------------------------- Falls Mills celebrated Independence Day by playing a double header baseball game with Boissevaine. These games were noted for heavy hitting on ach side, which resulted in a large score. The local boys were masters of the situation at all times and got away with the morning game by the score of 14 to 12 and the afternoon game by 17 to 9. The Boissevain fans turned out in large numbers and came with their flags and banners flying and the ladies did everything in their power to take the honors home with them. At one time in the first game when defeat was staring them in the face, one of their fair sex even took a bucket of water out in the field to their players in hopes of turning the tide, but in vain. Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh FINK and daughter, Ruth, of Charleston, West Virginia, spent the past week visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. FINK. Mrs. FINK and daughter will spend sometime in this section for the benefit of her health. James KIRTNER very pleasantly surprised his parents and friends by his coming to spent the 4th. This is the first time James has been home since he joined the navy last March. He has gained 18 pounds and is looking fine. He is located at Hampton roads naval base. The Springville nine motored over to Falls Mills last Saturday for a double header with our boys. The first game stood 13 to 3 and the second 8 to 2 in favor the latter team. We found all the Springville boys to be a clean bunch of sports and took defeat like men. Mr. Warren W. CLINE left here the day before the 4th to join his wife and baby at her home at Dublin, and all returned Monday in a brand new Ford touring car. S. MCREYNOLDS has been marketing new cabbage and snap beans by the wagon load for the past week. ----------- Mrs. Robert S. MOSS, of Burke's Garden, has been advised by the War Department that the French Government has awarded a Croix de Guerre posthumously to her nephew, James Campbell DUNN, who was killed in action in France October 9, 1918. The young soldier was attached to the 30th or Wild Cat Division, made up largely of North and South Carolinians. His home was in Texas. His death occurred near Rhelms in one of the great offensives in which the Americans took active part. The coveted French War Cross was awarded to the soldier for bravery in action. It is said that he was severely wounded, but notwithstanding he crawled forward to the firing line and took part in the action. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. HASH, of Chickashaw, Oklahoma, who have been here for the past few weeks on a visit, are having a handsome monument made by R. KELLEY, of the Graham Marble Works, which is to be erected at Shawvers Mill in memory of Mrs. HASH'S son, Private Samuel N. THOMPSON, who was killed in action in France on the 27th of June, 1918. The young man was born and reared at Shawvers Mill, and his father is buried there. A special design of lilies decorated the slab, with the birth and death of the young man inscribed on it. The monument will be erected near the grave of the father of the soldier, and although the broken body of the young hero lies buried amid the poppies of France, the marble shaft will stand near the scene of his boyhood as mute evidence of the cause in which he surrendered his life. POCAHONTAS ------------------------------------- Vernon ELLETT has returned from Richmond College, where he has been a student. Mrs. C.W. BEERBOWER and child, of Salem, have been visiting Mrs. BEERBOWER'S parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. WALTERS. Corporal Frank CRAWFORD, brother of Mayor L.B. CRAWFORD, returned a few days ago from France, where he has been with teh 315th Infantry. Richard PEERY, is opening a law office in the post office building. Elbert Frazier LESTER, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.F. LESTER, was born in Tazewell County, January 21, 1911; died June 11, 1919. His brief life was spent for the most part in the near Cedar Bluff where he attracted attention far beyond the ordinary, for one so young. He was credited by his school mates as the best boy in school. In the estimate his teacher coincided with the pupils, for the last two years he was awarded the prize for the best deportment. As the last school he attended was closing, his name was called to come forward and receive the prize, it was found that he was detained at home sick, but it was delivered to him by his sister. This will be a heirloom in the home, for son and brother has gone away to return nevermore. It has a priceless value, because of when what it represents. All that medical skill, and tender nursing could do was done for him to check the disease and prolong life, but without avail. He breathed his last at Richlands Hospital where he underwent! an operation; but God saw best that this young life, so prophetic of usefulness should close in the manner, and at the time it did. Finite minds cannot comprehend why a young so clean, so free from guile, the only son in the home, should be so soon snatched away from his home, from the Sunday school, and the community, but his removal has advanced hiim to celestial joys, and he will be ready to meet those now so sorely bereaved, and acquaint them with the discoveries he will have made of the abode of the righteous. The funeral was conducted at the Church by the writer, and the mortal part of Elbert, was laid to rest at Jones Chapel. R.A. OWEN. BANDY ---------------------------------- Rev. R.A. OWEN of Cedar Bluff, preached a fine sermon for the children Sunday at the Methodist church and as he requested, I believe all who heard him felt young for a while. Mrs. Alice BEAVERS, of Welch, West Virginia, was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Susan BEAVERS from Friday to Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J.A. VERNON had as their guests Saturday night Rev. R.A. OWEN, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. SETTLE, an little sons, Dennis, Vernon and Ralph, and Mr. and Mrs. W.B. SARGENT and children, Velma, Buela and Ernest. Miss Bessie QUESENBERRY spent last week with her aunt, Mrs. BALL, at Belfast. Mrs. Ida HARRISON, and son, Charles and Miss Virgie LAMBER made a flying trip to Richlands Saturday to visit Mrs. HARRISON'S mother, Mrs. Byrd LOCKHART. A fine time was reported. Mr. and Mrs. S.L. LAMBERT and little son, Kenneth Lee, of Cedar Bluff, were the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. LAMBERT Sunday. Mrs. J.F. BEAVERS has been visiting her sister, Mrs. GRIFFITH, of Steelsburg and Mrs. A.J. HARMAN, of Russell County, Mrs. HARMAN is very ill. She has recently lost one of her eyes. Mrs. Arthur MCCANN spent the 4th with Miss Rose VERNON. Mr. and Mrs. Robert BEAVERS and children of Hartwell, West Virginia were the weekend guests of their parents, Mr. and MRs. EVANS. Miss Nell BOOTHE, of Maxwell, spent last weekend with her father, Mr. Stephen BOOTHE. Mr. R.D. YOUNG is on the sick list this wee. We hope he will soon recover. Rev. and MRs. W.L. VERNON, and little son, William, are spending the week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. VERNON. Mr. and Mrs. H.B. HINKLE and children are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T.M. QUESENBERRY Sunday. Miss Rosanell MCCOY spent one night last week with Misses Thereas and Willeta BEAVERS. Mr. J.P. BEAVERS went to Tazewell Saturday night as usual to visit his wife and little son. He always comes back with a smile. Mrs. G.W. STEELE and daughter, Miss Virgie, were the guests of Mrs. Susan BEAVERS, Sunday. Miss Beratha TILLER, of Graham, a former school teacher at this place, was here last week as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. VERNON, and family. All were glad to see her smiling face in the village again. Messrs. Billie and Benny QUESENBERRY, who are working in West Virginia, spent Saturday and Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James QUESENBERRY. Mr. and Mrs. John BROWN, of N.C. are here this week as the guests of Mr. BROWN'S brother, Mr. W.S. VERNON. It has been about twenty years since these brothers have met, and of course it was a happy meeting. Mr. Elbert BREWSTER was the guest of his grand mother, Mrs. Susan BEAVERS, Sunday on his way back to his work at Excelsior.

July 4, 1919 Mr. J.N. HARMAN closed the deal on Tuesday, p.m for the property of the late Dr. Henry CROCKETT, in this town. Mr. HARMAN will get possession about August 20th. He will renovate and overhaul the residence where necessary, and when finished will have a valuable and comfortable home. SHAWVERS MILLS ----------------------------- Wheat harvesting and raspberry picking seems to be the chief occupation of the people around Shawver Mill, and said both crops are good. Mr. and Mrs. E.C. PRUETT, and their mother, Mrs. William PRUETT, spent Sunday in Burke's Garden. Mrs. Joe Britts, of Bluefield, spent a few day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. WALKER. Mrs. C.E. GREGORY, her son and daughter, Carl and Fay Spent the weekend with relatives and friends in Graham and Bluefield. Mr. and Mrs. Orne BROWN, from the state of Washington, are visiting Mrs. BROWN'S brother, Mr. Charlie FOX. Mrs. Mary MOORE, of Burke's Garden spent Sunday night and Monday with her aunt, Mrs. William PRUETT. Mr. and Mrs. Grayson COMPTON had their family reunion Sunday, they have five children and seven grandchildren, all of whom were present. Mrs. Arthur LEFFEL, of Bluefield, is visiting her mother, Mrs. H.M. KINZER, this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed STOWERS, of Bluefield, spent Saturday night and Sunday at Mr. P.G. IGO'S Miss Dot JONES returned home Sunday from the Bluefield Sanitarium, where she had her tonsils removed. Mrs. G.W. ROLEN and children, of Bluefield, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.A. LEFFEL. Miss Bess SHAWVER is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Carl WALKER, in Graham. Mrs. Dr. WILLIAMS, her mother, Mrs. PEERY, and Mrs. W.B.F. WHITE, of Richlands, motored to Shawver Mills Monday for raspberries, and dined at Mr. William PRUETTS. -------------------------- About ten days ago a party of five men went down Clinch river dynamiting fish at every favorable place, in the vicinity of Maxwell and Gillespie. Several young people from Tazewell were camping at the Millie Harper Hole and protested at the use of dynamite by these men, but the men talked very rough to them, and exploded dynamite at three different points in the Mollie Harper Hole, killing all the fish and minnows in this sheet of water. A very large bass was killed at this point. When last seen these men were on their way down the river toward Pounding Mill and continuing the use of dynamite. The young people at the camp did not recognize any of the party. The men had been drinking and were very rough in their manner and talk. One man was wearing an overseas cap, and had on an army shirt with the sleeves torn out. A fund of twenty dollars has been raised and turned over to the Commonwealth's Attorney to be paid as a reward for the arrest and conviction of the guilty parties! . Any one having any information as to the identity of these men will please write the Commonwealth's Attorney promptly. Every law abiding citizen should give active support in an effort to break up such unlawful conduct. These men killed many thousands of small fish and minnows and such waste is shocking. Unless such practices are broken up promptly, the fishing days in the Clinch River be over. If the young folks in the camping party had phoned to officers at Tazewell every effort would have been made to apprehend the guilty parties, but the campers never thought of this. If anyone hereafter discovers persons using dynamite to kill fish rush to a phone and communicate with the nearest officers. We must save the fish from such destruction. POUNDING MILL ------------------------------------------------- Mrs. John M. BAYSDEN and pretty little daughter, Martha June, have returned to their home in Huntington, West Virginia, after three weeks pleasant visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton HARRIS. Mr. R.K. GILLESPIE left on No. 11 Sunday afternoon to visit Mrs. GILLESPIE at Ashville, N.C. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee THOMAS, of Oklahoma, are spending the summer with their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Milton HARRIS and visiting relatives. On their return this fall they will visit Norfolk, Washington, D.C. and New York, on their way to visit Mrs. THOMAS relatives. Miss Elsie HOOPS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.E. HOOPS, was recently married in Newport News. She holds a position in a bank in the city. Her husband is a resident of Newport News. Mrs. AUTHENWEATHE is visiting relatives in Bristol and will take a treatment while away. She is suffering from nervousness. Mrs. W.B. STEELE and brother P.M. and Marvin ALDER, Catherine Lee GILLESPIE, spent one afternoon last week with Mr. and Mrs. Mose FERRELL, Steelsburg. Mr. ALDER and son have returned to their home at Girdles, Ky. Mrs. Alex ALTIZER and daughter, Richlands, spent Monday night on their way from Tazewell, with their daughter and sister, Mrs. Alex BEAVERS. Mrs. BEAVERS and little daughter, Nannie Margaret, were also visitors to Tazewell, Monday. John B. GILLESPIE went to Witten's Mills Sunday to see his brother, Corporal Charles GILLESPIE, at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. GILLESPIE, Charles having returned from France on Saturday. He is recovering from a severe case of pneumonia which kept him in Camp Lee several days after landing. Mrs. Raymond TRAYER was a visitor to Richlands Monday. While clearing the wreck here last week, Alex RILEY, section foreman and nine others, barely escaped death by a board of the car breaking with several tons of coal. Mr. LILEY sustained a cut on the top of his head. How they got the under the car in time is a miracle. Miss Sallie BRITTAIN, of Tazewell, and others were here for the camping party stationed near here. Mr. and Mrs. Henry CHRISTIAN have returned from their trip to Richmond and Cleveland. BANDY --------------------------------- Misses Lucile and Irene MCCALL, of Cedar Bluff, were guests of relatives here from Saturday to Monday. Mr. and Mrs. R.L. LAMBERT gave the young folks a party last Thursday night in honor of their sister, Miss Anna DAY. Miss Stella ELLIS was the guest of Mrs. Ida HARRISON Sunday to dinner. Miss Martha VERNON, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. VERNON, and son, Mr. J.W. VERNON, dined at Mrs. Susan BEAVERS Sunday. Mrs. W.P. PAYNE, of Tazewell, is visiting her daughters, Mrs. W.B. and R.D. YOUNG. Misses Alice PUCKETT and Louise LAWSON, spent Sunday with Misses Theresa and Willeta BEAVERS. Miss Mildred LAMBERT spent several days last week at Cedar Bluff. Mr. J.P. BEAVERS spent Saturday night and Sunday at Tazewell with his wife and baby. Mr. and Mrs. T.M. QUESENBERRY, and children, and Mrs. Mary NISWONDER, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. BROWN Sunday. Mr. J.W. VERNON and sister, Miss Mae, were at Tazewell Thursday and Friday having dental work done. Miss Laura LAMBERT spent Monday night with her brother, Mr. S.L. LAMBERT, at Cedar Bluff. Misses Juanita ASCUE and Carrie HUDDLE were the guests of the Misses LAMBERT Saturday night. A large crowd of young folks gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.O. LAMBERT Saturday night to have a surprise party but the surprise went the other way, and after a friendly chat they returned to their homes heavy hearted. Mrs. James BREWSTER of Richlands and daughter, Mrs. GLASS and little son, Ralph, of Penn., were visiting relatives in the village the first of the week. Rev. W.L. LAMBERT of Glen Alum, West Virginia, was the guest of homefolks here Sunday and Monday. Miss Mollie PEERY, of Baptist Valley, has been visting Miss Manzie BEAVERS. Miss Rosanell MCCOY was the guest of Misses Mildred and Virgie LAMBERT. Miss Effie BRUSTER is here from sunny Tennessee as the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Susan BEAVERS. Mr. Morgan WHITAKER was the guest of his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. LAMBERT and family, Saturday night. Mrs. M.M. BURKE, of Jewell Ridge, was the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Susan BEAVERS, Sunday night. DRY FORK --------------------------------- Mrs. Lou HONAKER died at her home here last Friday. She leaves to mourn her death, a husband, two sisters and several brothers. May their loss be her eternal gain. Little Ruth LAMBERT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George LAMBERT, was taken to a Bluefield hospital to have her tonsils removed last week. Messrs. Joe and Dexter SPARKS visited their grandfather, Mr. Thomas HARRISSON, of Thompson Valley, Saturday night and Sunday. Private Oscar PRUETT received his discharge from Camp Lee and reached his home here last Wednesday. He saw service in France from several months. Mr. W.J. SPARKS was the guest to dinner of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. BALDWIN, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. T.E. HANKINS spent Saturday and Sunday night with their sons at War, West Virginia. Miss Martha WHITT and Mr. Oscar PRUETT were visiting the Misses HANKINS Thursday evening. Mrs. Lee ALTIZER, of War, West Virginia, is spending a few day with relatives. Mrs. Mose HARRISON, and little daughter, Eloise, spent last weekend with friends at Canebrake, West Virginia. Misses Hattie BEAVERS and Clara LAMBERT have returned to their homes from Tazewell, where they attended school the past session. Misses Nannie Lou and Ella WHITE were visiting Miss Vivian SPARKS Sunday. Mary Etta, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert SAYERS, has been very sick, but is much improved at this writing. Mrs. Elizabeth SPARKS and son, W.J. spent an enjoyable day with Mr. and Mrs. Jim BOOTHE Sunday.

July 18, 1919 POUNDING MILL ------------------------------------------ Lieut. H.G. GILLESPIE, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.K. GILLESPIE, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.K. GILLESPIE, has returned from overseas. He is looking well. Mr. Floyd MCGUIRE, an aged veteran of the 60's has been very ill for several days at the home of his son, Charles McGUIRE on Pounding Mill Branch. He had neuralgia of the head and body. Relatives and friends are apprehensive of his recovery, his advanced years, 78, being against him. Mrs. R.K. GILLESPIE, accompanied by Mr. GILLESPIE, returned on Friday and Asheville, N.C. Her many old friends were glad to see her. Miss Lettie RINGSTAFF has returned from a few days visit to her sister, Mrs. William MULKEY, at Putnum. She accompanied her niece, Miss Callie MULKEY, who had been visiting a few days here on her way from Graham, where she visited old neighbors and friends. Quite a number form this place expect to attend the soldiers' celebration at Tazewell tomorrow. The following persons visited the old scenes in Burke's Garden last Sunday, and lunched near the big spring at Central Church: Mrs. W.B. STEELE, Dr. Rex STEELE, Mr. and Mrs. John B. GILLESPIE and bay Catherine. Mr. and Mrs.. Claude THOMAS and baby, of this place; Mrs. James E. MCGUIRE, and daughters, Misses Mabel, Gose and Grace and their brother, Ralph S., formerly of Gratton, but now of Gary, West Virginia, and Miss Fern AUMILLER. The following Cherokee camp fire girls from Richlands, chaperoned by Miss Julia WILLIAMS, broke camp on yesterday at the Mollie Harper Hole near here: Mallie WILLIAMS, Nanola HORTON, Neel LEECE, Dorothy DRAPER, Nell Porter BOGGESS, Alverta WHITE, Winoma WEATHERLY and Mary WILLIAMS and others. Rev. Joseph GRAHAM filled his usual appointment here Sunday night, the guest of W.B. STEELE. Mr. and Mrs. R.T. MCGEE and family left on last Sunday for Meadow View, their old home. They motored through the country and expected to gone two weeks. Mr. James OSBORNE, who has been attending some springs in Mercer County, West Virginia, has returned much improved after a mother's stay. Mrs. Mary CHRISTIAN and daughter, Miss Gussie and visiting and former's sister, and daughter, in Princeton and Athens. Mrs. Alex BEAVERS made a trip to Saltville by auto the first of the week. The W.C.T.U. Met at church on yesterday afternoon, instead of on Sunday. Some of the new members, lately enrolled, are Mrs. Minnie CECIL, Mrs. Joseph GRAHAM and Mrs. Wyrene WAMSLEY, of Maxwell, and Mrs. Cosbie CECIL, of Pisgah. Mrs. Martha SPARKS spent the weekend at Mercer Healing Springs, visiting her sister, Mrs. Raymond ELLIS and family. She is this week visiting her daughter, Mrs. May TURNER near Ada. --------------------------------------- As is generally known now, Mr. E.A. HILL, of Falls Mills, was arrested upon the charge of making and selling liquor and having in his possession a still at his home at Falls Mills. Mr. HILL has been a trusted and efficient agent of the N. and W. for 16 or more years, and that he would be fool enough and imprudent to the extent to trying to make liquor in an old wash boiler, in the basement of his residence, is preposterous and unbelievable. C.H. MULLINS, who was suspected of moonshining and was arrested at Falls Mills, and it was while looking for MULLINS that some kind of a rough outfit was found in the HILL cellar. MULLINS, in a sworn statement, published in the Telegraph a few days ago, exonerated Mr. HILL entirely of any connection with or even knowledge of the still found in his cellar, and that he, MULLINS, had hidden the thing there expecting to sell it for junk. There can be no doubt according to this affidavit, which was prepared in this town, of Mr. HILL'S innoc! ence of the charge against him, while on the other hand, the story that MULLINS told the county officers when he was first arrested does not coincide with the affidavit. He told the officers that Mr. HILL had made three runs of liquor and had sold it to a well known colored bootlegger of Pocahontas at $20.00 a gallon. Policeman Rosenbaum stated to a representative of this paper the first of the week that when he searched MR. HILL'S house he found that the clothes which HILL used when operating the still were covered with the slop from which the liquor is made. However, be that as it may, the Tazewell Circuit Court will try the case and not this newspaper. Will GILLESPIE, alias Frank HURLEY, was arrested in Bluefield last Sunday morning, and upon being searched by the police, numerous articles, watches, fountain pens, silverware, etc., were found on his person. He was taken to jail, and the surrounding communities notified. Graham had a prior claim to the man, a merchant in the town identifying some of the goods the man had concealed about him. Chief ROSENBAUM, of Graham, brought the boy here to jail Tuesday and he will be held here to await the action of the grand jury, which will convene on the 26th of August. HURLEY is also wanted at Richlands, where it is alleged he made away with about $150 in dry goods from the store of the Hurt Mercantile Co. From reports reaching town from different sections of the county, one of the largest crowds that has been here in years is expected tomorrow. The people of the county are planning generally to make the day a holiday and come and welcome home the brave Tazewell County soldiers, who fought bravely in France, served in the caps or on the ships of the nation. A program of the day has been outlined in this paper and circulated by posters in the county. It is urged that the soldiers assemble at North Tazewell in time to begin the march to Tazewell at 11 o'clock sharp. The band will arrive from Norton on No. 12 and the parade will be ready soon after the arrival of the musicians. The ceremony in the courthouse of presenting the county the pictures of the soldiers of the county who made the supreme sacrifice to their county, will begin promptly at 11.15. R.O. CROCKETT will be in charge of the Court House program, Rev. S.W. MOORE, of Bluefield, will make the presentation address, ! and Senator Royall will accept the memorial on behalf of the County. Rev. W.W. ARROWOOD will offer prayer. The band will be present to render appropriate music. Promptly at 12 o'clock the soldiers will form in line and march to the lawn of Mr. A.Z. LITZ, where dinner will be served. After dinner, the orator of the day, Congressman KELLEY, of Michigan, will make his address. It is proposed sometime in the afternoon to have a meeting of the men and organize the Tazewell County Chapter of the American Legions. The ladies of the town and county have arranged rooms in the High School building for the accommodation of the women of the county and their children. The room will afford a good place to rest. It is proposed to have the Main Street cleared of automobiles. The drivers will be requested to park the cars on the back streets and other convenient places. Chairman J.W. CHAPMAN has issued a request that all the stores in town close at 10 o'clock, and remain closed unt! il 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Mr. CHAPMAN'S request is as follows: A ll places of business, including stores, offices, and shops are requested to close their doors on Saturday, July 19th, during the celebration given to the returned soldiers. You will please close at ten o'clock in the fore noon and not open earlier than 3:30 in the afternoon. At cedar Bluff, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. BIRKLEBACH, Miss Maude, their beautiful and accomplished daughter, and Mr. Carl Lee ESTEP, of Cumberland Gap, were married. Mr. ESTEP has been in the defense lines of his country beyond the waters. He is glad to exchange the hardships, dangers and privations of a soldier's life for the joys of connubial bliss. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R.A. OWEN on July 16. Only a few select friends and kindred witnessed the nuptials. the bride and groom left immediately for Cumberland, where the groom is engaged in a lucrative business. The best wishes of the bride's numerous friends in her native town, go with them to their new home. Clarence C. KELLY, brother to Mrs. Henry PRESTON, of this town, and well known throughout this town, and well known throughout this section died at Big Stone Gap, July 3rd, aged 51. He was a son of the late Judge KELLEY, of Tazewell, once owner and editor of the Clinch Valley News, and highly esteemed here. Deceased leaves, besides Mrs. PRESTON, a sister, and three brothers: Dr. J.W. KELLY and M.K. KELLY, of Big Stone Gap, and J.H. KELLY, of Tacoma. Deceased was a civil engineer by profession. For a number of years he was connected with large coal and other industries in Southwest Virginia and popular with all who knew him. His remains were laid to rest at Big Stone Gap. Meager report reaches this office of a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John P. GOSE in Burke's Garden, on Monday evening, to which a number of Tazewell people were invited. Also, a dance was given at the Hall. Along about this time several auto loads of people from Pounding Mill bivouacked in the garden. Any connection? Burglars entered the jewelry store of H.W. POBST sometime last Saturday night or Sunday morning by prizing a rear window, and carried away a number of watches, fountain pens, etc. No clue has been obtained to the identity of the burglars.

Cheryl, The reason I was asking I have Taze. County Cemetery Book transcribed by Rose Brown Peery and Betty Torreyson Hollowell. The book lists a lot of Waldron's and Beavers. It just shows a Moses as being the daddy. But I need more information. Do you know any of the ages? Janet

Cheryl, What is your Elizabeth's Middle Name? Janet Peters

Hi, I evidently missed the original question, but I did find the marriage of Sophea Harman and Ephram Morrison took place in Tazewell County in 1823. I find a Sophia Morrison in the 1850 census in District 2, Montgomery County, KY, living with 4 children: Martha Jane, 21 Clementine, 18 Daniel, 15 James (Can't read middle initial), 5 Hope this helps. Sheila ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sharon Robinson" <kittykat_6779@yahoo.com> To: <VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 8:35 PM Subject: [VA-TAZEWELL] Harman & Morrison > Janice, > > Sorry but have nothing in my notes for them. I took a > look at Family Search and only found Ephriam b-abt. > 1790 Va, Sophia b-abt.1790 Va, with a daughter Sarah > Ellen Morrison b-abt.1826 in Kentucky. I went to > Heritage Quest and took a look at Kentucky and found > nothing. I did not renew my subscription at > Ancestry.com because my daughter developed a heart > problem and finances are going toward that but maybe > someone will take a look for you there. Found nothing > at the Tazewell Co., sight but only took a quick look. > I am new to the Harman search, maybe someone is more > knowledgeable on the Harmans. I know I have found it > spelled Harmon also. > > Good Luck, > > Sharon > > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Make Yahoo! your home page > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > > ==== VATAZEWE Mailing List ==== > NEW MEMBERS ARE URGES TO POST YOUR FAMILY LINE > at anytime you'd like to do this. Be sure that > you address messages to:VATazew-L@RootsWeb.com >

Janice, Sorry but have nothing in my notes for them. I took a look at Family Search and only found Ephriam b-abt. 1790 Va, Sophia b-abt.1790 Va, with a daughter Sarah Ellen Morrison b-abt.1826 in Kentucky. I went to Heritage Quest and took a look at Kentucky and found nothing. I did not renew my subscription at Ancestry.com because my daughter developed a heart problem and finances are going toward that but maybe someone will take a look for you there. Found nothing at the Tazewell Co., sight but only took a quick look. I am new to the Harman search, maybe someone is more knowledgeable on the Harmans. I know I have found it spelled Harmon also. Good Luck, Sharon __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Make Yahoo! your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

Does anyone know in which cemetery John Waldron and his wife Elizabeth Beavers is buried? Also does anyone know the location of Moses Jackson Beavers grave? Elizabeth is the daughter of Moses. Thanks, Cheryl Duke __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/

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No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 10:43:00 -0700 (PDT) From: CeeKay Duke To: VATAZEWE-D@rootsweb.com Subject: Elvira Beavers I have Elvira Beavers m. S. J. Rose in my files as the d/o of Alexander R. Beavers and Mary Jane Barnett. Their other children were James W. Beavers, Sallie E. (m. Crockett O. Rose) and Martha Shone ( m. John Henry Davidson). Alexander had a second spouse, Martha Jane Asbury, with whom he had 7 children. I don't have any info in Alexander Beaver's family, but Mary Jane Barnett was the d/o of Elijah Barnette and Shone Christian. I believe I got this info from the excellent website done by Jerry Barnette, Stan and Mona French. Check out http://www.tazcova.com/html/Surnames.html Cordially, Cheryl Duke Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 13:58:34 -0400 From: "Darrell Lowe" To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Early Mitchell Information I am looking for information on the early Tazewell County Mitchell's. There is a great deal in the book "Archives of the Pioneers of Tazewell County, Virginia," and I have that but would like to know about other books with Mitchell references, as well as any other information that may be out there. Darrell Lowe ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 13:15:20 -0700 From: "Don & Sheila" To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Elvira Beavers Hi, My records indicate that Alexander R. Beavers was the son of James W. "Beardy" Beavers and Amanda Whitt. Alexander was born July 24, 1854. James was the son of Alexander Beavers and Elizabeth Hankins. I am descended from James' brother, William and Rebecca Harrison. I have more info on the Beavers family if you need it. Happy Hunting! Sheila ----- Original Message ----- From: "CeeKay Duke" To: Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 10:43 AM Subject: [VA-TAZEWELL] Elvira Beavers I don't have> any info in Alexander Beaver's family, but Mary Jane Barnett was the d/o of Elijah Barnette and Shone Christian. ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 13:31:31 -0700 From: "Don & Sheila" To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell Information Darrell, Tazewell County Heritage Vol I, states that Charter Mitchel came into Tazewell County circa 1779 His children married into the Harman and Hankins families. 3 Mitchel children married siblings, all children of John Hankins, SR and Elisabeth Skaggs. 2 Mitchel children marred Harmans. I have one reference that suggests Charter Mitchel may have come from Grayson County, but I can't verify that. Happy Hunting! Sheila ----- Original Message ----- From: "Darrell Lowe" To: Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 10:58 AM Subject: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell Information >I am looking for information on the early Tazewell County Mitchell's. ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 21:08:32 EDT From: MLarson101@aol.com To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell Information In the book TAZEWELL COUNTY by Louise LESLIE, 1982, there are several MITCHELL references. They include Ailene R., Alpha, Bill, Cecil, Harriett E., Jane, Thomas I., Rev. W.H., and William. If any of these apply to your line, I will look further for you. Melinda Larson ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 20:01:48 -0600 From: "Bev Tracy" To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Mitchell Darrell, Owen Mitchell married Elizabeth Vandike April 10, 1851 in Tazewell. She was the daughter of Charles Vandike. ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 23:20:03 -0400 From: "Darrell Lowe" To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell Information Melinda, I don't recognize those names but I will take a look at the book at the library. Thank you for checking. Darrell ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 9:08 PM Subject: Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell Information > In the book TAZEWELL COUNTY by Louise LESLIE, 1982, there are several > MITCHELL references. They include Ailene R., Alpha, Bill, Cecil, Harriett > E., Jane, > Thomas I., Rev. W.H., and William. If any of these apply to your line, I > will > look further for you. > > Melinda Larson > > > ==== VATAZEWE Mailing List ==== > WATCH YOUR SUBJECT LINES > Take an extra second and > give them a good one for > the subject of your list > message. IT DOES MATTER! > - ------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. ______________________________Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 12:06:48 -0700 (PDT) From: Sharon Robinson <kittykat_6779@yahoo.com> To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Solomon Wesley Day Sheila, I noticed your posting about the Harmans from the Tazewell Co., Heritage book. I also am searching the Harmans. Does your book list a father for Solomon Wesley Day b-abt 1820. He married Jane Billips dau of James Richard Billips and Nancy Wright. One of Solomon daughters married my great grandfather. Have some information on Janes ancestors thanks to the Taxewell Co., web sight, but have none on Solomons ancestors. Sharon __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ ______________________________Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 15:19:56 -0400 From: "Darrell Lowe" <bigd4vt@adelphia.net> To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Solomon Wesley Day Sharon, "Archives of the Pioneers of Tazewell County, Virginia" has two entries for a Solomon Gordon Day. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sharon Robinson" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 3:06 PM Subject: [VA-TAZEWELL] Solomon Wesley Day > Sheila, > > I noticed your posting about the Harmans from the > Tazewell Co., Heritage book. I also am searching the > Harmans. Does your book list a father for Solomon > Wesley Day b-abt 1820. He married Jane Billips dau of > James Richard Billips and Nancy Wright. One of Solomon > daughters married my great grandfather. Have some > information on Janes ancestors thanks to the Taxewell > Co., web sight, but have none on Solomons ancestors. > > Sharon > > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! > http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ > > > ==== VATAZEWE Mailing List ==== > TAZEWELL LIST ADMINISTRATOR > VATazewe-Admin@Rootsweb.com > ______________________________Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 12:43:45 -0700 (PDT) From: Sharon Robinson <kittykat_6779@yahoo.com> To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Solomon Wesley Day Darrel, Thank you very much, I will give it a try. Sharon __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/learn/mail ______________________________Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 12:47:20 -0700 (PDT) From: WELLS <wellsp2000@yahoo.com> To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: unsubscribe unsubscribe VATAZEWE-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: VATAZEWE-D Digest Volume 05 : Issue 34 Today's Topics: #1 Elvira Beavers [CeeKay Duke #2 Early Mitchell Information ["Darrell Lowe" #3 Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Elvira Beavers ["Don & Sheila" ] #4 Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell I ["Don & Sheila" ] #5 Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell I [MLarson101@aol.com] #6 Mitchell ["Bev Tracy" ] #7 Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell I ["Darrell Lowe" Administrivia: To unsubscribe from VATAZEWE-D, send a message to VATAZEWE-D-request@rootsweb.com that contains in the body of the message the command unsubscribe and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 10:43:00 -0700 (PDT) From: CeeKay Duke To: VATAZEWE-D@rootsweb.com Subject: Elvira Beavers I have Elvira Beavers m. S. J. Rose in my files as the d/o of Alexander R. Beavers and Mary Jane Barnett. Their other children were James W. Beavers, Sallie E. (m. Crockett O. Rose) and Martha Shone ( m. John Henry Davidson). Alexander had a second spouse, Martha Jane Asbury, with whom he had 7 children. I don't have any info in Alexander Beaver's family, but Mary Jane Barnett was the d/o of Elijah Barnette and Shone Christian. I believe I got this info from the excellent website done by Jerry Barnette, Stan and Mona French. Check out http://www.tazcova.com/html/Surnames.html Cordially, Cheryl Duke Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 13:58:34 -0400 From: "Darrell Lowe" To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Early Mitchell Information I am looking for information on the early Tazewell County Mitchell's. There is a great deal in the book "Archives of the Pioneers of Tazewell County, Virginia," and I have that but would like to know about other books with Mitchell references, as well as any other information that may be out there. Darrell Lowe ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 13:15:20 -0700 From: "Don & Sheila" To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Elvira Beavers Hi, My records indicate that Alexander R. Beavers was the son of James W. "Beardy" Beavers and Amanda Whitt. Alexander was born July 24, 1854. James was the son of Alexander Beavers and Elizabeth Hankins. I am descended from James' brother, William and Rebecca Harrison. I have more info on the Beavers family if you need it. Happy Hunting! Sheila ----- Original Message ----- From: "CeeKay Duke" To: Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 10:43 AM Subject: [VA-TAZEWELL] Elvira Beavers I don't have> any info in Alexander Beaver's family, but Mary Jane Barnett was the d/o of Elijah Barnette and Shone Christian. ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 13:31:31 -0700 From: "Don & Sheila" To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell Information Darrell, Tazewell County Heritage Vol I, states that Charter Mitchel came into Tazewell County circa 1779 His children married into the Harman and Hankins families. 3 Mitchel children married siblings, all children of John Hankins, SR and Elisabeth Skaggs. 2 Mitchel children marred Harmans. I have one reference that suggests Charter Mitchel may have come from Grayson County, but I can't verify that. Happy Hunting! Sheila ----- Original Message ----- From: "Darrell Lowe" To: Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 10:58 AM Subject: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell Information >I am looking for information on the early Tazewell County Mitchell's. ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 21:08:32 EDT From: MLarson101@aol.com To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell Information In the book TAZEWELL COUNTY by Louise LESLIE, 1982, there are several MITCHELL references. They include Ailene R., Alpha, Bill, Cecil, Harriett E., Jane, Thomas I., Rev. W.H., and William. If any of these apply to your line, I will look further for you. Melinda Larson ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 20:01:48 -0600 From: "Bev Tracy" To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Mitchell Darrell, Owen Mitchell married Elizabeth Vandike April 10, 1851 in Tazewell. She was the daughter of Charles Vandike. ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 23:20:03 -0400 From: "Darrell Lowe" To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell Information Melinda, I don't recognize those names but I will take a look at the book at the library. Thank you for checking. Darrell ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 9:08 PM Subject: Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell Information > In the book TAZEWELL COUNTY by Louise LESLIE, 1982, there are several > MITCHELL references. They include Ailene R., Alpha, Bill, Cecil, Harriett > E., Jane, > Thomas I., Rev. W.H., and William. If any of these apply to your line, I > will > look further for you. > > Melinda Larson > > > ==== VATAZEWE Mailing List ==== > WATCH YOUR SUBJECT LINES > Take an extra second and > give them a good one for > the subject of your list > message. IT DOES MATTER! > - ------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? 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Sharon, "Archives of the Pioneers of Tazewell County, Virginia" has two entries for a Solomon Gordon Day. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sharon Robinson" <kittykat_6779@yahoo.com> To: <VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 3:06 PM Subject: [VA-TAZEWELL] Solomon Wesley Day > Sheila, > > I noticed your posting about the Harmans from the > Tazewell Co., Heritage book. I also am searching the > Harmans. Does your book list a father for Solomon > Wesley Day b-abt 1820. He married Jane Billips dau of > James Richard Billips and Nancy Wright. One of Solomon > daughters married my great grandfather. Have some > information on Janes ancestors thanks to the Taxewell > Co., web sight, but have none on Solomons ancestors. > > Sharon > > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! > http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ > > > ==== VATAZEWE Mailing List ==== > TAZEWELL LIST ADMINISTRATOR > VATazewe-Admin@Rootsweb.com >

unsubscribe VATAZEWE-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: VATAZEWE-D Digest Volume 05 : Issue 34 Today's Topics: #1 Elvira Beavers [CeeKay Duke #2 Early Mitchell Information ["Darrell Lowe" #3 Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Elvira Beavers ["Don & Sheila" ] #4 Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell I ["Don & Sheila" ] #5 Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell I [MLarson101@aol.com] #6 Mitchell ["Bev Tracy" ] #7 Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell I ["Darrell Lowe" Administrivia: To unsubscribe from VATAZEWE-D, send a message to VATAZEWE-D-request@rootsweb.com that contains in the body of the message the command unsubscribe and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 10:43:00 -0700 (PDT) From: CeeKay Duke <vafamilygenes@yahoo.com> To: VATAZEWE-D@rootsweb.com Subject: Elvira Beavers I have Elvira Beavers m. S. J. Rose in my files as the d/o of Alexander R. Beavers and Mary Jane Barnett. Their other children were James W. Beavers, Sallie E. (m. Crockett O. Rose) and Martha Shone ( m. John Henry Davidson). Alexander had a second spouse, Martha Jane Asbury, with whom he had 7 children. I don't have any info in Alexander Beaver's family, but Mary Jane Barnett was the d/o of Elijah Barnette and Shone Christian. I believe I got this info from the excellent website done by Jerry Barnette, Stan and Mona French. Check out http://www.tazcova.com/html/Surnames.html Cordially, Cheryl Duke Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 13:58:34 -0400 From: "Darrell Lowe" <bigd4vt@adelphia.net> To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Early Mitchell Information I am looking for information on the early Tazewell County Mitchell's. There is a great deal in the book "Archives of the Pioneers of Tazewell County, Virginia," and I have that but would like to know about other books with Mitchell references, as well as any other information that may be out there. Darrell Lowe ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 13:15:20 -0700 From: "Don & Sheila" <hein.ma@gte.net> To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Elvira Beavers Hi, My records indicate that Alexander R. Beavers was the son of James W. "Beardy" Beavers and Amanda Whitt. Alexander was born July 24, 1854. James was the son of Alexander Beavers and Elizabeth Hankins. I am descended from James' brother, William and Rebecca Harrison. I have more info on the Beavers family if you need it. Happy Hunting! Sheila ----- Original Message ----- From: "CeeKay Duke" To: Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 10:43 AM Subject: [VA-TAZEWELL] Elvira Beavers I don't have> any info in Alexander Beaver's family, but Mary Jane Barnett was the d/o of Elijah Barnette and Shone Christian. ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 13:31:31 -0700 From: "Don & Sheila" <hein.ma@gte.net> To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell Information Darrell, Tazewell County Heritage Vol I, states that Charter Mitchel came into Tazewell County circa 1779 His children married into the Harman and Hankins families. 3 Mitchel children married siblings, all children of John Hankins, SR and Elisabeth Skaggs. 2 Mitchel children marred Harmans. I have one reference that suggests Charter Mitchel may have come from Grayson County, but I can't verify that. Happy Hunting! Sheila ----- Original Message ----- From: "Darrell Lowe" To: Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 10:58 AM Subject: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell Information >I am looking for information on the early Tazewell County Mitchell's. ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 21:08:32 EDT From: MLarson101@aol.com To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell Information In the book TAZEWELL COUNTY by Louise LESLIE, 1982, there are several MITCHELL references. They include Ailene R., Alpha, Bill, Cecil, Harriett E., Jane, Thomas I., Rev. W.H., and William. If any of these apply to your line, I will look further for you. Melinda Larson ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 20:01:48 -0600 From: "Bev Tracy" <tracybev@plains.net> To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Mitchell Darrell, Owen Mitchell married Elizabeth Vandike April 10, 1851 in Tazewell. She was the daughter of Charles Vandike. ______________________________Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 23:20:03 -0400 From: "Darrell Lowe" <bigd4vt@adelphia.net> To: VATAZEWE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell Information Melinda, I don't recognize those names but I will take a look at the book at the library. Thank you for checking. Darrell ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 9:08 PM Subject: Re: [VA-TAZEWELL] Early Mitchell Information > In the book TAZEWELL COUNTY by Louise LESLIE, 1982, there are several > MITCHELL references. They include Ailene R., Alpha, Bill, Cecil, Harriett > E., Jane, > Thomas I., Rev. W.H., and William. If any of these apply to your line, I > will > look further for you. > > Melinda Larson > > > ==== VATAZEWE Mailing List ==== > WATCH YOUR SUBJECT LINES > Take an extra second and > give them a good one for > the subject of your list > message. IT DOES MATTER! > --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? 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