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New River Notes Photo Gallery

A Collection of historic and current photos mostly covering the upper New River area of southwestern Virginia and northwestern North Carolina.

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AJPorter.jpg
AJPorter.jpg278 viewsThis photo is labeled A. J. Porter, and I believe this is Andrew Porter, b. 1870, son of David H. Porter and Nancy Rosenbaum. Courtey of Amy Bazar.

Oct 01, 2006
davidreedPorter.jpg
davidreedPorter.jpg244 viewsDavid Reed Porter (born 1878, died 1925). Son of David Hounshell Porter and Nancy Rosenbaum. He served in the Spanish American War. Courtesy of Amy Bazar abazar2151@charter.net


Oct 01, 2006
MysteryWoman.jpg
MysteryWoman.jpg356 viewsThis is one of the older pictures. I don't know who this woman is. Courtesy of Amy Bazar abazar2151@charter.net

Oct 01, 2006
PorterBros.jpg
PorterBros.jpg297 viewsDavid Reed Porter (1878-1925) and his brothers Charles (b. 1860), George (b. 1868), Andrew (b. 1870), and Floyd (b. 1873). All sons of David Hounshell Porter and Nancy Rosenbaum. Courtesy of Amy Bazar abazar2151@charter.net.

Oct 01, 2006
StepenPorter.jpg
StepenPorter.jpg294 viewsStephen Porter, born abt. 1845, son of George Porter and Margaret Messersmith. Courtesy of Amy Bazar abazar2151@charter.net.
Oct 01, 2006
StPauls.jpg
StPauls.jpg728 viewsSt. Paul's Lutheran Church, Rural Retreat, Virginia. Courtesy of
Amy Bazar abazar2151@charter.net.
Oct 01, 2006
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pics 187.jpg501 viewsThis photo, taken September 30, 2006, shows Patti Weaver with Leo. Leo joined our family on this day. He is a Coton de Tulear, a rare breed dog from Sirius Cotons of Pikeville, Kentucky.Oct 01, 2006
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pics 185.jpg449 viewsThis photo shows Roger Allison leading a discussion about the salt business in Saltville in the late unpleasantness. Photo September 30, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.Oct 01, 2006
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pics 181.jpg436 viewsThis photo shows salt-making 1860 style. Jim Boardwine was kind enough to do this demonstration for this event, September 30, 2006.Oct 01, 2006
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pics 180.jpg448 viewsThis shot taken in the sanctuary of Madam Russell Memorial United Methodist Church on September 30, 2006 shows Randall Osborne delivering a lecture on Confederate Brigadier General Humphrey Marshall.Oct 01, 2006
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pics 177.jpg449 viewsHarry Haynes, Manager of the Museum of the Middle Appalachians delivering a talk on Civil War Artillery projectiles on September 30, 2006. Photo by Jeff Weaver.Oct 01, 2006
MYSTERYGIRL001.jpg
MYSTERYGIRL001.jpg5300 viewsProbably from the Saltville, Virginia area, this unknown photo is courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.netSep 30, 2006
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