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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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JohnLucilleGrannyFlorence.jpg617 viewsFrom left to right; John Johnson, Mrs. Lucille Hayden, Carrie Johnson and Florence Holmes. John, Lucille, and Florence were Carrie's children. Courtesy of Lesa Long ladygwenhwyvar@hotmail.comMar 31, 2006
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RalphMarvinDaddyJohn.jpg475 viewsThis photo was taken in Rich Valley. Daddy and his brothers and brother-in-law were cutting trees that day. From left to right is Ralph Chapman, Marvin, Ira and John Johnson. They married Evelyn, Laura Belle, Ruth, and Nancy Davidson, respectively. Courtesy of Lesa Long ladygwenhwyvar@hotmail.comMar 31, 2006
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Daddyboy.jpg625 viewsThis photo is of my father Ira Johnson and his siblings, taken probrably in early 20's. From left to right: Florence is standing with her hands on John's shoulders. Juanita, seated, is holding baby Melvin and Daddy (Ira) is holding on to the chair. Daddy almost always wore that little grin and a light in his eyes. Courtesy of Lesa Long ladygwenhwyvar@hotmail.com
Mar 31, 2006
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Daddy_sArmyPortrait2.jpg602 viewsIra Johnson, taken in Berlin in 1945 or '46 while serving in the US Army during WWII. On the back of this original protrait is a love letter written to my mother, Edna Ruth Davidson Johnson back home in Saltville, Virginia. It is addressed "To the sweetest wife in the world...."
Courtesy of Lesa Long ladygwenhwyvar@hotmail.com
Mar 31, 2006
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GrannyJohnson2.jpg692 viewsMy grandmother, Carrie Cornelia Davidson Johnson,
daughter of James R. and Mary Virginia Worley Davidson of Washington County, Virginia. Carrie was married to John Wesley Johnson, son of Walter and Bettie Eastridge Johnson of that county. Courtesy of Lesa Long ladygwenhwyvar@hotmail.com
Mar 31, 2006
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Edgewater - Sulphur Springs Methodist Church512 viewsThis church closed in 1955, and the building near Mouth of Wilson is currently used as a barn. Photo by Jeff Weaver, March 31, 2006.Mar 31, 2006
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100_1398.jpg849 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, March 31, 2006.Mar 31, 2006
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100_1399.jpg781 viewsPhoto March 31, 2006 by Jeff WeaverMar 31, 2006
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100_1400.jpg784 viewsYou may see what this congregation is about at their website. Photo March 31, 2006 by Jeff WeaverMar 31, 2006
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100_1401.jpg835 viewsThis is the new Ashe County, NC Court House. Photo March 31, 2006 by Jeff WeaverMar 31, 2006
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100_1404.jpg804 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver March 31, 2006.Mar 31, 2006
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100_1393.jpg1061 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, March 31, 2006.Mar 31, 2006
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