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Claude Davis
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Lacy Clarence Davis, Jr. – July 18, 1924
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Hobart Davis – October 13, 1929
Archive | October 2008
On This Day in 1866

William Benton Gregory was the 4th of 12 children born
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John C. Gregory
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Louisa Victoria Gregory
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Mary Claughton Gregory
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William Benton Gregory (1st cousin, 3 times removed)
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James M. Gregory
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Charles Edward Gregory
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Sarah Elizabeth Gregory
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Statiza Virginia Gregory
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George W. Gregory
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Minnie B. “Ninia” Gregory
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Baby Gregory
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Lewis F. Gregory
Does anyone have a picture of the old Shawver’s Mill?
On This Day in 1907
Aunt Lillian had one of the warmest, prettiest smiles of any woman I have ever seen. She was always so kind to me, and I never saw her behave unpleasantly. In her failing years, Mom, Katie, Sarah and I visited her in a nursing home in Abingdon, VA. My Sarah has always been a pretty girl too, but through her alzhiemers, Aunt Lillian looked at Sarah and said, ” whose cute little boy is that?” At 11 years old, Sarah was highly insulted and big sister Katie still loves to tease her about that.
Although not appropriately dressed for the farm, Aunt Lillian and her husband Vince Jordan are standing in the chicken coup… and (below) with the cows and her son Gilmer. Who knew that polka dots were farm attire??????????
What was she thinking?
Ila Lillian Davis
October 29, 1907 – July 4, 2001
Mother of four – Unnamed Jordan, Gilmer, Altha Ann, Lacy Lee.
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163 Years Ago Today (1845) Margaret Sutherland was born in Russell County, VA. She was my 1st cousin, 3 times removed.
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165 Years Ago Today Patsy Kiser was born (1843)
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119 Years Ago Today (1889) Sarah Margaret “Mag” Jessee was born.
On This Day in 1836
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Nancy L. “Nannie” Moore
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Eliza Jane Moore
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David Whitley Moore
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Creed F. Moore
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James K.P. Moore
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William Jackson Moore
Nannie married David A. Daugherty 10-22-1858. They are buried at the Marrs Graveyard in Falls Mills, VA. The cemetery there is on property currently occupied by horses and the tombstones are quickly being destroyed by the animals due to lack of fencing. I have written to the owner of the property, but have not received a response to date. Also, I have written to a gentleman in Princeton, WV whose desire is to preserve and document Civil War veterans graves. It is my hope to facilitate adequate fencing around these remains and respectfully preserve this final resting place.
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134 Years Ago Today
Josephine DeLashmutt married Isaac F. Dougherty.
Isaac was my 1st cousin, 4 times removed.
On This Day in 1870
Happy Anniversary
As We Enter This Time of Thanksgiving
Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples.Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders. Glory in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad. Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually. Remember His wonderful deeds which He has done…1 Chronicles 16:8-12