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MonroeCaudil&BillTodd.jpg1132 viewsMonroe Caudill and his son-in-law, Bill Todd, at Teapot Dome in Alleghany County, NC. I learned that Teapot Dome got it's name from the metal tank that a long ago owner built as a water tank. You can see the "Teapot" if you look very closely at the top of the picture, between Monroe and Bill. Courtesy of Nanalee Wrenn. nwrenn37@yadtel.netApr 01, 2006
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William_Thomas_&_Nancy_Caroline_Evans,_Caudle_Family.jpg675 viewsMargaret P. Smith, Floyd, Caudle (Gr. Gr. Grandmother) James Aris Caudle (grandfather, standing);William Thomas Caudle (Gr.Grandfather) holding Paul Anderson Caudle; Greek Arlington Caudill; Nancy Caroline Evans, Caudle (Gr.Grandmother) Maude Arlena Caudill, Richardson
Courtesy of Nanalee Wrenn nwrenn37@yadtel.netApr 01, 2006
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Monroe Caudill playing banjo1332 viewsJames Monroe Caudill-born 28 April 1877-died 26feb 1957 to Cynthia Ann Caudill. His father was Richard "Dick" Sidden of Wilkes County who later (Monroe was in his twenties) married Cynthia. Monroe married Myrtle Jane Rector the daughter of Abe and Martha Brackins, Rector. Ther had three children, Emma , Carpenter, Mary Ann Todd and Johnny Caudill who married my aunt Rose Emma Medley. Monroe would sit on the porch of his house at "Teapot Dome" Alleghany County, NC and play his banjo for passers by. CourtesyApr 01, 2006
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IraandRuth.jpg665 viewsMy father, Ira Johnson, and mother Edna Ruth Davidson Johnson during the early years of their marriage. Daddy was the son of John Wesley and Carrie Cornelia Davidson Johnson of Washington County, Virginia. Mommy was the daughter of Rosser Kelly and America Ann Doane Davidson of Cedar Branch in Saltville in Smyth County, Virginia.
Courtesy of Lesa Long ladygwenhwyvar@hotmail.comMar 31, 2006
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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.comMar 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.comMar 31, 2006
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America_GracieDavidson.jpg822 viewsAmerica Ann Doane Davidson and Gracie Davidson.
America was the wife of Rosser Kelly Davidson of Cedar Branch. The photo was taken at Cedar Branch at the Davidson family home. Courtesy of Lesa Long ladygwenhwyvar@hotmail.comMar 31, 2006
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MarvinRalphDaddy.jpg878 viewsFrom left to right; Marvin Johnson, Ralph Chapman, and Ira Johnson sitting in the porch swing of Marvin's home on Cedar Branch in Saltville. these men were the husbands of sisters Laura Belle, Evelyn and Edna Ruth Davidson. This was the former home of Rosser K.
Davidson. Courtesy of Lesa Long ladygwenhwyvar@hotmail.comMar 31, 2006
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Mommy_herDaddy.jpg799 views Rosser K. Davidson and my mother, Edna Ruth
Davidson. She was about two years old. They are sitting on the porch of their home at Cedar Branch in Saltville. Courtesy of Lesa Long ladygwenhwyvar@hotmail.com
Mar 31, 2006
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