131 Years Ago Today
December 19, 1877
Mary A. Davis was born in Russell County, VA, the 4th of 12 children to Nancy C. “Nannie” Jessee and Doctor Caleb Davis. My grandaunt married Jake Johnson from Coeburn on March 11, 1895, and I believe they lived out their days in Portsmouth, OH.
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140 Years Ago Today
December 19, 1868
Seraldia Kiser married Elihu Sutherland
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Didame Sutherland was also born that same day to
Nancy Jane Powers and Samuel Sutherland
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112 Years Ago Today
December 19, 1896
Claude Bryan Jessee was born to
William Albert Jessee and Bertha S. “Bertie” Buchanan
Wm was my 1/2 1st cousin, once removed.
The Railroader's Daughter 
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