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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.


Last additions - New River Valley People
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allenfloyd.jpg1010 viewsPrincipal in the Hillsville Court House Tragedy.Feb 07, 2006
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allensidna.jpg875 viewsOne of the principal players in the Hillsville Court House Tragedy.Feb 06, 2006
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878.jpg1032 viewsThey made their home in the Weaver's Ford section of Ashe County. This photo taken July 4, 1949.Feb 06, 2006
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weaverbengladys.jpg719 viewsThey lived in Alleghany Co., NC and were wonderful people.Feb 06, 2006
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strugilljames1781.jpg909 viewsSon of Francis Sturgill, Sr. and Rebecca Hash. Lived at Piney Creek, Alleghany Co., NCFeb 06, 2006
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strugilljames1816.jpg844 viewsJames Sturgill, Jr., son of James Sturgill, Sr., lived at Piney Creek, Alleghany County, NC.Feb 06, 2006
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Busic, John912 viewsJohn Busic (1840-1919), son of John Busick and Susannah Barton and his second wife Lucinda Mullins. He was first married to Mary Ann Halsey who died in 1862 or so. He served with the Stuart Horse Artillery in the Confederate army and later was a deacon at Piney Creek Primitive Baptist Church.Feb 06, 2006
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doughtonrufus.jpg648 viewsSon of J. Horton Doughton and Rebecca Jones, served as Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina.Feb 06, 2006
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sarahhash.jpg1234 viewsSarah Hash, daughter of Robert Hash and Dollie Hart, lived at Weaver's Ford, Ashe Co., NC.Feb 06, 2006
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gdreeves.jpg1089 viewsFront Left to Right: George D Reeves (my Great, Great Grandfather), William Reeves, Cora Smith Reeves Rear Left to Right: Charlie and Lester Reeves. Courtesy of Bill Payne.Feb 06, 2006
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Reeves, Lee895 viewsLived at Grassy Creek. Courtesy of Bill Payne.Feb 06, 2006
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Sanders, Richard859 viewsAlleghany Co NC after it was formed in 1859.
My g-g-grandparents Richard Sanders (ca 1820-1909) Annie Royal (2/15/1827-8/12/1905). Courtesy of Mary Ann Talbott.

Feb 06, 2006
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