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Rocky Point School

Image 1: Rocky Point Elementary School Image 2: Newspaper clipping, which reads, "Rocky Point Elementary. Grantors of land David Blair and wife, Julia Houser, 1898-1921. Land lying near Rocky Point on the north side of the James River. One story, frame 12, 342 cubic feet. Heating: stove venting to standard chimney."

Salisbury Furnace

A color photograph of the Salisbury Furnace ruins.

SaltPeter Cave Elementary School

SaltPeter Cave Elementary School opened in 1897.

Schoonover Hill Brand Tomato Label

Image 1: a tomato can label from Schoonover Hill Brand Tomatoes in Buchanan, Virginia. Image 2 and 3: Color photos of the house that is purportedly the same house from the can label, still standing today

Self-taught coppersmith enjoys practicing his craft

Article about Peter Caldwell, 77, owner of Caldwell Mountain Copper, his wife, Faye, 77, and his assistant, Elliott Muncy, 31.

Shep's Cabins

Postcard showing cabins along a road. A sign says "CABINS. ENTRANCE, INDIVIDUAL SHOWERS." There is also a Coca-Cola sign. The postcard is labeled "SHEP'S CABINS. INDIVIDUAL SHOWERS. U.S. ROUTE 11, BUCHANAN, VA."

Shue, Martha Jane, n.d.-1825

An image of the grave marker for Martha Jane Shue, who passed away on October 12, 1825 at the age of 4 and was buried in the Brick Union Cemetery.

Siamese Pumpkins

A newspaper clipping with a black and white photo of a man holding conjoined gourds. The text reads, "SIAMESE PUMPKINS -- C. E. Brickey shows the 'Siamese' pumpkins of the Kershaw variety which he grew in his garden on Route 779. Brickey said that 'I have never seen 'em grow together like this before.'"

Site of Cloverdale Iron Furnace WPA Report

A Works Progress Administration of Virginia Historical Inventory report on the historical Cloverdale Iron Forge and Furnace. People mentioned as past owners include the Tayloes, Langhorns, and Robert Harvey. Additional information can be found at the sites below.

Site of Old Martha Iron Furnace WPA Report

A Works Progress Administration of Virginia Historical Inventory of the Marth Iron Furnace. At the time of the inventory, there was nothing left of the furnace. Individuals listed as owners include: Robert Anderson; Robert Harvey; Henry Beckner; H. F. Mays; Henry Waxals; Christian Houseman; John Vest; Thomas Peters Heirs.

Slicer Cemetery Purchase

A newspaper article about the purchase of Slicer Cemetery and other details of a meeting of the Godwin Cemetery Inc., which reads, "SLICER CEMETERY PURCHASED At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of Godwin Cemetery Inc. plans were made to accept an offer from C. W. Hedrick, owner of Slicer Cemetery, to sell the lot known as Slicer Cemetery. A committee consisting of R. D. Stoner, J. J. Allen, F. T. Waid, and L. E. Breckinridge was appointed to negotiate with Mr. Hedrick. The purchase has been made and the deed recorded in the name of Godwin Cemetery Inc. The corporation will now have additional lots for sale, and will be able to make needed improvements, especially to the driveway. At the same meeting, the following were welcomed as new members on the Board of Directors: F. T. Waid, W. B. Crush, Mrs. Harry Eakin, Mrs. Harry Kessler, and L. E. Breckinridge. Godwin Cemetery Inc. is the outgrowth of a long time project of the Fincastle Garden Club, which has maintained it for many years with the help of public donations. The present objective is for an endowment sufficient to pay for the up-keep of the cemetery. Officers of the Board are: Mrs. H. M. Painter, chairman; Mrs. E. N. Camden, vice-chairman; Mrs. E. B. Morgan, secretary; Mrs. R. D. Stoner, treasurer. Other members of the Board are H. M. Painter, R. D. Stoner, Mrs. E. A. Painter, Miss Rebekah Peck, Mrs. L. T. Frantz, and Mrs. F. T. Waid."

Solitude Elementary School

Solitude Elementary School opened in 1929.

Spickard, Henry, 1759 – 1836

Henry Spickard was born in 1759 and was the 1st Elder of Glade Creek Lutheran Church. He was married to Christianianna Seigel Spickard, born in 1768 and died in 1848. Henry Spickard died on April 6, 1836 and is buried in Old Glade Creek Cemetery, which he co-founded.

Spickard, Jacob, 1785-1815

Jacob Spickard, July 15, 1785-August 5, 1815

Springwood 1910-2022

A postcard showing homes on a hill, titled, "View of Springwood, Va." This postcard is dated approximately 1910. A photograph of the James River in Springwood dated 2022.

Springwood Bridge 1959 - 2014

Image 1 - A color photograph of what remains of the Springwood Bridge. Image 2 - A black and white photograph from Roanoke Times article showing a school bus crossing the Springwood Bridge. The caption reads, "School Bus and Springwood Bridge - The Route May Have to Be Changed Temporarily" Image 3 - Roanoke Times article titled "Botetourt Supervisors Want Stronger Bridge" Image 4 - A color photograph of the remains of the Springwood Bridge Image 5 - A color photograph of the Springwood Bridge support, now uncovered Image 6 - a color photograph of the Springwood Bridge covered in brambles. Image 7 - A color photograph of the bridge. Image 8 - A black and white photograph during winter of the bridge still standing. Image 9 - A black and white photgraph of people standing across the Springwood Bridge entrance.

Springwood Community News August 29, 1940

A newspaper article of community news, which reads, "Springwood Notes Mrs. L. L. Brewbaker is visiting Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Miller at Woodstock. Mrs. E. L. Tyree, Jr., and Mrs. Frank Pults and son, Frankie, Jr. were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Haymaker Friday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Bernice Greer and sons and Misses Kathryn and Effie Greer of Roanoke, Were guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Thomas, Sunday. Miss Beulah Mae Cummings, who is employed at Blacksburg spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cummings. Mrs. W. B. Cummings had as her guests, Mrs. Nickolls of Richmond and Mrs. LeRoy Price, Surry. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Nickolls and son, Rodney, and Mrs. W. F. Kessler of Roanoke. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Hayth and son, Robin, who spent a week at the World's Fair, are now spending a few days at this place. They will return to Hinton, W. Va., shortly. Mrs. Frank Meadows, William and Louise Meadows and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meadows of Convington, spent a few days in Columbus, Ohio, and was accompanied by Miss Emmaline Kessler. Crafts annual picnic reunion was held at the home of Ablis Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Craft of Lexington with their children present. They are as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Harley Craft, Theodore, John and Francist Craft, and Mr. W. L. Williamson, of W. Va., Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Williamson, Clifton Forge, Mrs. LeRoy Price, Bacon Castle. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Conway and daughter, Ann, spent a few days with relatives here. The Springwood Baptist church had their picnic at Cave Mountain Lake. It was enjoyed by everyone."

Springwood Community News August 8, 1940

A newspaper article of Springwood community news, which reads, "SPRINGWOOD NOTES Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Sink have as guests Mrs. Fay Bierd, Miss Evelin Ware and Buster Grey of W. Va. Mrs. Joe Clark and son Jimmie of Oklahoma, are guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Kern. Miss Marjorie Brewbaker is now visiting her sister Mrs Caroll Nunn in Roanoke. Miss Francis Sink spent last week with Miss June Newsome of Roanoke. Willie Hayth who has been ill for more than a week was taken to the Roanoke hospital Tuesday nite. Sammy Thrasher of Salem CCC camp spent last week wit his parents here. Mr. and Mrs. Heath and son, Ralph and two daughters of Greenville, N. C. are visiting Mrs. Richard Thrasher. Hugh Raderr Jr. left Monday for a position with Armour's in Williamson, W. Va. Mrs. Lawrence Mundy and children are visiting her mother at Lowmoor. Mrs. John Cummings of Lexington is visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meadows were guests of Mrs. Frank Meadows over the week-end. "

Springwood Community News December 19, 1929

A newspaper article of Springwood community news, which reads, "SPRINGWOOD LETTER The funeral of J. F. Camper, who died at his home near Buchanan, was held at Copps Church Tuesday afternoon and was attended by a large delegation of relatives and friends from all sections of the county as well as from Roanoke and Rockbridge. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Will Dollman was buried at Andrew Chapel Monday. Mr. Shelby, of Radford, delivered a truckload of young cattle at the Dill Bros. farm last week. Mr. Reid, of Haymakertown, was a business visitor here last week. Murfey Thomas, of Covington and Alvis Thomas, of Roanoke, spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Thomas. Miss Thelma Young, of the Valley, visited friends at Hill View last week. Sheler Dodd and some friends, of Fincastle, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Camper last week on a hunting trip. Mrs. C. L. and G. L. Hayth, Mrs. James O'Conner, Miss Louise Welch and S. A. Linkenhoker spent Monday at Roanoke on a shopping tour. Marcus and Ott Smith, of Cincinnati, spent the past few days at their home here. L. B. Caldwell has returned to Covington, Ky., after a few days stay with home folks. Mrs. Annie Mundy and Miss Beatrice Via spent Tuesday at Lynchburg with friends. Miss Mary Matheny, of the Valley, who has been on the sick list is much improved. Mrs. J. B. Driscoll, of Lynchburg, spent Monday with her mother, Mrs. Margie Lipes. Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Hammitt, of near Buchanan, were recent visitors at the home of Mrs. Louise Craft. Miss Jennie Cummings, who has been confined to her home by illness for some time, is able to be out again. The local schools will have their Christmas exercises on Friday afternoon, December 20th, when the school closes for the holiday season. CEDAR LANE."

Springwood Community News February 21, 1929

A newspaper article of Springwood community news, which reads, "SPRINGWOOD LETTER Inability and lack of news makes a poor combination for a letter, but such as comes before one's mind will have to suffice. Quite a number of our folks are on the sick list list with severe colds and other complications. Mrs. J. G. Desper, who is recuperating from several weeks illness, is spending a few days with relatives at Balcony Falls. Mrs. A. E. Craft and Mrs. M. R. Wilhelm, of Roanoke, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cummings. Mrs. O. L. Housman, of the Valley, has been on the sick list for the past week. M. A. Thomas spent several days in Roanoke last week, and attended the funeral of Rev. Lester. Mr. F. P. Kyle, of the Valley, treated himself to a new car last week. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Linkenhoker, of Roanoke, visited the former's grandmother, Sunday. Mrs. H. A. Rader spent the week-end with relatives at Lynchburg. Alvis Thomas and Martin Hicock spent Sunday afternoon with friends at Catawba. Mrs. Willie Harlow, of the Valley, visited Mrs. Louise Craft last week. Emmitt Cronise spent several days of last week with relatives in Roanoke. Miss Bessie Jones, who is ill at the home of O. R. Dollman, is slowly improving. O. F. Hammitt and family, of near Buchanan, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Louise Craft. Larrie O'Conner, of Clifton Forge, spent the week-end at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Haden Via and children of Roanoke, spent Sunday afternoon at the home of C. R. Linkenhoker.. CEDAR LANE."

Springwood Community News February 7, 1929

Mrs. James Dillon, of Catawba while on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Emmitt Austin, died at the home of the latter, Friday night of flu. J. P. Young, of Eagle Rock, was a business visitor here last week. Mrs. L. C. Coffman, who was called here by the illness of her sister, Mrs. J. G. Desper, has returned to her home at Washington. Mrs. Desper continues to improve. A. P. Hayth, of Hinton, W. Va., was a business visitor here last week. C. M. Linkenhoker, of Roanoke, spent Monday here with home folks. Mrs. Louise Craft and daughters, Katherine and Alice, spent Sunday at the home of O. F. Hammitt, near Buchanan. Mrs. J. B. Driscoll, of Lynchburg, visited at the home of Mrs. Margie Lipes last week. Mr. and Mrs. Tad Barger, of Buchanan, visited the latter's grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Huffman, Sunday, who is ill. Mrs. Emmitt Powell, of Fincastle, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Wright recently. Marcus Smith and Renard Young of Covington, Ky., are visiting home folks this week. Mrs. Josephine Griffin and little son, of Danville, are spending some time at the home of C. W. rader. Lenwood Hayth and Mr. Bayer, of Hinton, W. Va., spent Sunday with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hayth. James Madison, of Buchanan, visited friends here Sunday. Mrs. Jennie Anderson, who spent the past two months with her sister, Mrs. Hester Styne, returned to her home in Roanoke last Sunday. CEDAR LANE."

Springwood Community News January 1, 1931

A newspaper article of Springwood community news, which reads, "SPRINGWOOD LETTER It's been a long time since such an ideal season dropped in just right. According to demands a new moon, smooth snow and a crispness in the air close to zero. Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Green and daughter, Mrs. Rhodes, of Carvin Cove, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Falls last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Camper spent the holidays at Rocky Mount, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mundy. Mrs. John Carberry and children, of Roanoke, spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Draper. Miss Edith Lautz, of Buchanan, spent last week at the home of C. W. Rader and family. Mrs. Emma Pratt and Miss Mary Slusser visited friends at Troutville last week. Mrs. M. S. Oyler had as her guests for the holidays, her daughters, Miss Janette Oyler, of Richmond, W. Va. and Miss Margaret Oyler, of Cleveland, O. Mrs. Lizzie Harris, of Kentucky, spent the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Wright. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Draper and children, of Detroit, spent several days last week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Draper. Edgar Farrell, of Waynesboro, spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Farrell. Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Austin, of Roanoke, spent last week with home folks here. Miss May Thrasher is spending the holidays with Miss Louise Dudding, at Eagle Rock. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hayth and children, of West Virginia, are spending some time with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hayth and family. -CEDAR LANE"

Springwood Community News July 11, 1940

A newspaper article of Springwood community news, which reads, "SPRINGWOOD Mrs. James Desper is visiting Mrs. Ed Moore this week in Richmond. Johnny Tyree and wife were guests of the J. D. Haymakers Sunday. Mrs. Chas Adkins is their guest this week. Miss Phyllis Sink had returned from a visit in Beckly, [sic] W. Va. Robert Meadows and wife were guests of Mrs. Frank Meadows this week. Frank Peters and family were guests of the W. A. Thomases Sunday. Will Hickok is ill at his home. Mrs. John O'Conner passed away after a short illness and was buried the 30th. The missionary meeting recently met with Mrs. Charlie Young. James Haymaker and family were guests of her parents the 4th. They picniced [sic] with Roy Booze and family, C. D. Booze and family, Joe Caldwell and family and Wesley Reid. "

Springwood Community News July 25, 1940

A newspaper article of Springwood community news, which reads, "SPRINGWOOD Sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Emma Pratt, formerly employed at this place, who was living with her niece Mrs. C. A. Firebaugh of Troutville, suddenly died Friday night. She had been in ill health for more than a year. She was taken to Mt. Union church Sunday for the funeral and buried in the adjacent cemetery. She was 76 years old. In her younger life she spent some time in New York, Florida and Cuba. She was employed as manager of Hayth's store for many years. She was loved by all who knew her. Mrs. Chas Adkins and Miss Nellie spent last week in North Carolina with relatives. They were accompanied home by John Ed Cumming. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cannady and daughter of Philadelphia spent last week with their Aunts, Mrs. Ada Whipple and Miss Fannie Cannady. They also called on Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Thomas. Mrs. J. A. staples was called to Salem last week by the death of her sister in law Mrs. Wilsie Hale. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Thomas spent the week-end with relatives in Floyd. Ruth Meadows spent a week's vacation in Columbus, Ohio, with relatives recently. Miss Phillyis Sink and Juanita O'Conner left Monday for the 4-H club in Blacksburg. Mark Linkenhoker and son; Rev. Legg and son and Rev. Tally of Amsted, W. Va are guests of Mrs. Ed Huffman and Mrs. B. C. Obenshain this week. They preached at Copps church in the morning and afternoon. Sam Thrasher of the Salem CCC camp and Frank Meadows of the Barbours creek camp were week-end guests of their parents this week. A miscellaneous shower was given to Mrs. James O'Conner at the O. L. Mundy home Wednesday evening with 40 present. She received many nice gifts. Everyone had a nice time."

Springwood Community News June 6, 1940

A newspaper article of Springwood community news, which reads, "Springwood notes Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hayth and daughters, Mrs. Rogers, of Clifton Forge and Mrs. Mollie Shafer of Blacksburg, spent a few days here visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Herbert Hayth and sons of St. Aulbon's W. Va., are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hayth. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Thomas had as Sunday guests Mrs. C. A. Peters, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peters and children, Mr. and Mrs. Deward Rakes and son, Misses Ava Connor, Esther Peters, Messrs. Jack and Coy Peters, all of Floyd; Mr. T. L. Kelly of White Hall, Md., Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Radford, Miss Violet Radford, of Buchanan and Mr. Ben Moomaw of Rocky Point. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Hayth and son, and Mr. Robert Vass of Hinton, W. Va., were visitors here last week. Mrs. Bessie Linkenhoker spent a few days with her cousin, Miss Mary Falls of Lithia. Mr. B. O. Austin of Roanoke spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Hammitt. Mrs. Bessie Linkenhoker and Betty Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Linkenhoker and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Haden Via of Roanoke. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Painter had as week-end guests, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Painter and family and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Painter and family. We were sorry to hear of Mr. Edmond Brewbaker being in the Lewis-Gale Hospital due to blood poison. Also Miss Viola Housman, who underwent an operation at the Jefferson Hospital. We wish them a speedy recovery. Mr. Samuel Thrasher visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tyree Thrasher, recently. Our sincere sympathy goes out to Mrs. Charlie Adkins of Lexington, formerly Miss Gladys Haymaker of this place, who brought her husband here to Andrew Chapel Wednesday evening of last week for burial."

Springwood Community News March 14, 1929

A newspaper article of Springwood community news, which reads, "SPRINGWOOD LETTER It's a little late but I will say that was some wind last week. It even outdid the hot political dry advocates last November. A free hand in both cases and both won, so what's wrong with windy forces? Some roofs went off and a few trees uprooted. Compared with other sections we suffered very little damage. Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship and Miss Florence Caldwell of Roanoke spent last Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Caldwell. Mr. J. W. McPherson of Buchanan was a business visitor here last week. Mrs. Larrie O'Connor and Miss Beatrice Via visited friends at Clifton Forge last week. Mrs. E. B. Huffman, who has been ill for the past month was removed to the Jefferson hospital at Roanoke, where she underwent a successful operation Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cronise of Roanoke spent the week-end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cronise. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hickok were visitors Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Housman. Mrs. Lucy Craft of Clifton Forge visited relatives here last week. Mr. H. M. Brewbaker is confined to his room by illness. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hall and children of Roanoke spent last Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. O'Connor. Hugh Rader spent several days of last week with relatives and friends at Clifton Forge and Staunton. Prof. Painter of Fincastle was a business visitor here last week. Mrs. J. G. Desper spent the week-end at Clifton Forge, the guest of Mrs. T. J. Fleming. Miss Louise Booze of the Valley school faculty, spent the week-end at Eagle Rock. The Ladies Missionary Society of the Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. J. G. Desper, Thursday instead of at Copps Church. CEDAR LANE."

Springwood Community News May 16, 1940

A newspaper article of Springwood community news, which reads, "SPRINGWOOD ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Farrell announce the marriage of their daughter Elizabeth to Wade Cliue of Staunton, May 5 in Staunton. The groom is with the Wade Lumber Company at Waynesboro. Miss Phyllis Sink recently represented the BYPU of the Springwood Baptist Church in Danville. Miss Ruth Meadows was a guest of Miss Nellie Haymaker Sunday. Mr. W. T. Hayth of Clifton Forge was a visitor here Saturday. Mrs. George Welsh and sons, Major and Leonard spent the week-end in Amherst. Mrs. H. A. Rader and son Hugh, Mrs. Roy Johnson, Richard and Ralph Thrasher all attended the funeral of their Uncle Mr. Dick Jones of Covington. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Kessler of Roanoke, and Miss Mattie Kessler spent Sunday with Mrs. Ethel Kessler. Mr. W. O. Dill of Radford visited his old home place last week-end. Miss Mildred Kessler spent last week-end in Roanoke with her Uncle. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Caldwell and sons Jay and Jean were guests of Mrs. Frank Meadows Sunday."

Springwood Community News May 2, 1940

Newspaper article of Springfield community news, which reads, "Springwood Notes Mr and Mrs A. N. Garrett and family have moved to Springwood to live. He is employed as station agent here. Mr and Mrs A. P. Hayth, son and friends were recent visitors here. Mrs Hugh Rader was a visitor in Lynchburg this week. Mrs Tyree Thrasher, Mrs G. A. Rader and Mrs Otho Mundy were shoppers in Roanoke Friday. Mrs Warren Yoro and two daughters Fatty and Cora Dove and her brother Frank Farrell spent the week end with their parents, Mr and Mrs J. E. Farrell. Mr Lucian O'Conner, who has been ill for some time is improving slowly. Mrs Bob Slusser and Mrs Teakford Wickline and sons were visitors Saturday of Mr and Mrs W. C. Kern. Mrs Lacy Caldwell and son Warren spent the past week with her parents Mr and Mrs C. B. Mundy, of Covington. Mr and Mrs Robert Meadows of Covington, Mr and Mrs Raymond Caldwell and sons and Miss Nellie Haymaker were visitors at the home of Mrs Frank Meadows Sunday. Mr Jack Kern Jr., the son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Kern is suffering from a throat infection Miss Juanita O'Conner was a soloist from Buchanan high school to Eagle Rock. She also attended the State music festival at Radford. The Springwood Baptist church has had a week's study course for the Sunday school and B. Y. P. U., taught by their pastor, Rev D. E. Murray. The Home demonstration met at the home of Mrs W. C. Kessler, and had an enjoyable time. A miscellaneous shower was given at the home of Mr and Mrs Murphy Thomas, for her sister, Mrs Leo Bowers, formerly Miss Nadrine Kern of this place. Many guests were present, and had a good time. Refreshments were served. Mr and Mrs Bowers will make their home at Cedar Bluff."

Springwood Community News May 9, 1940

A newspaper article of community news for Springwood, which reads, "Springwood Notes Miss Ruth Finch a teacher at Oriskany, was a guest of Mrs. Louise Craft over the week-end. She called at Hayth's store to see an old friend and cousin, G. E. Hayth. Miss Beulah Mae Cummings was taken to Lewis-Gale Hospital Friday morning, where she underwent an appendicitis operation and is getting along very nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Loop of Blacksburg, were guests of her mother, Mrs. Louise Craft, this past week-end. Miss Elsie Thomas is confined to her bed with flu. Miss Dove Jones was called to Covington by the illness of her brother. Mr. Hugh Rader, Jr., visited his parents over the week-end. He attends business college in Lynchburg. Miss Millie Hammit is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Will Hammit at Altavista. Mrs. George Green and daughter, Marion, were guests of Mrs. Trylian O'Connor last week. Mrs. Nora Wright and Mrs. W. C. Kessler were guests of Mrs. Frank Meadows last Wednesday. Mr. Harold Kessler attended Dairy Day at Blacksburg, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Booze were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Haymaker, Sunday. Mrs. M. R. Crouse and Mrs. Tyree Thrasher, accompanied her son, Samuel, to Salem CC camp Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Haymaker and two daughters were guests of her mother, Mrs. George Calhoon of Fincastle, Sunday. The Luther League gave a pageant last Sunday evening, "Life Service," which was enjoyed by everyone. Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Markham and sons were guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Haymaker Sunday. The Grad's of the Baptist church are presenting a play, "Do What You Can in the House." Directed by Miss Frances Hammit, the soloist will be Miss Juanita O'Connor. The shoppers in Roanoke Saturday were: Miss Millie Haymaker, Mrs. Renner Young, Mrs. Tyree Thrasher, Mr. Morris Mundy, Mr. Kenneth O'Connor, Mr. F. A. Meadows, Jr., Mr. James O'Connor and Mr. R. L. Ward. Miss Louise Meadows visited Miss Mildred and Ella Martha Kessler Sunday."

Springwood Elementary School

Springwood Elementary School opened in 1879.

Springwood Elementary School II

Springwood Elementary School opened in 1927.

St. Clair, Lucy M., 1838 – 1838

Lucy M. St. Clair was born on March 6, 1838 to parents William St. Clair and Mary St. Clair. Lucy M. St. Clair died on July 7, 1838 and is buried in Old Glade Creek Cemetery.

Stair, Henry, 1769 - 1858

Henry Stair was born in 1769. He died in 1858 at the age of 88 years, 7 months, and 20 days, and is buried in Brugh-Simmons Cemetery.

Stair, Mary M., 1773 - 1854

Mary M. Stair was born in 1773. She died in 1854 at the age of 80 years, 3 months, and 13 days, and is buried in Brugh-Simmons Cemetery.

Stair, Simon, 1847 - 1852

Simon Stair was born in 1847. He died in 1853 at the age of 7 years, 9 months, and 24 days, and is buried in Brugh-Simmons Cemetery.

Statement of agreement between George G. Layman and John Bishop

Records for businesses used to be kept in handwritten ledgers like this one from 1879-1894. It is labeled “Layman Bros Daleville Virginia” inside the cover. Page 95 shows a work agreement between George G. Layman and John Bishop in 1889. The original ledger contains many Botetourt names and the prices for food, horses, hats, buckets, etc. This page reads: "Article of Agreement Between G. G. Layman John Bishop John Bishop agrees to work one year for G. G. Layman to commence working the first day of January 1889. G. G. Layman agrees to pay John Bishop for the first five months of the year ten dollars a month and for the last seven months thirteen dollars a month. G. G. Layman also agrees to Bord [sic] him one meal in the day [...] of a dinner also. House Garden and firewoods halled [sic] to House also agree to let him have 20box of apples in the summer for apple butter and I will let him have 5 box of small winter apples in the fall when I pick winter apples. I agree to give him a patch out side of the garden for potatoes and will and will pasture one cow for him if he gets one. G. G. Layman John Bishop"

Stoner, Catharine, n.d.-1820

An image of the gravestone for Catharine Stoner, who died on November 2, 1820 at the age of 44 years and 8 months. She was the consort of Jacob Stoner and was buried in the Moomaw Cemetery.

Store on Craigs Creek Road

Image 1: A color photograph of the store on Craigs Creek Road.

Stover, Emma P., 1855-1856

Emma P. Stover was born in 1855. She died in 1856 at the age of 11 months and 15 days, and is buried in Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Strom Community News April 28, 1904

A newspaper article of Strom community news, which reads, "The public school at this place closed the 15th of this month. The school has been under the successful management of Mrs. Ruth Bradley. We hope to get her back again next winter. The school at Parr closed the same day, and gave an entertainment at night, which was largely attended. Messrs. Lewis Deisher and Talmage Evans got up a hay-ride from this place, and was highly praised by all. Miss Lila Trenor, of Eagle Rock, has been visiting Miss Mary Mays the past week. Mr. Grover Hipes spent several days the past week at the home of his uncle Mr. J. M. Deisher. He accidentally shot his hand about a month ago. We are glad to say he is improving. Miss Pearle Deisher has returned home from Oriskany, where she has been teaching the past winter. Messrs. J. P. Deisher, F. L. Thomas and W. G. Noffsinger are building a house at Oriskany for Mrs. B. W. Reid. Mrs. J. M. Deisher and little daughter Lucie, visited her father, Mr. P. B. Hipes, last week. Messrs. Orville Hamlett and Charlie Deisher were in our neighborhood last Sunday. There must be some attraction, as their visits are very regular. Z. Y. X. April 25, 1904."

The Botetourt Artillery Obelisk

Color photographs of the Botetourt Artillery Obelisk, erected in 1902 to honor Confederate soldiers of the Civil War. On one side, it reads, "C. S. A. Erected by the Botetourt Artillery Monument Association A. D. 1902. In commemoration of the deeds and services of the Buchanan Company. Organized Oct. 1959, as The Mountain Rifles Virginia Volunteers. Enlisted May 1861, in the Confederate States Army, for twelve months, as CS. I-N-26 Regiment Virginia Infantry. Reenlisted Nov. 1861, for the war, as Anderson's Battery Light Artillery. Renamed, March 1862, as the Botetourt Artillery. 1861-1865" On additional sides of the monument, enscriptions read, "To our loving, self sacrificing confederate women." "To our comrades who have died since the war, and to the survivors of our company." "To our officers and men who were killed in battle, and who died from wounds and disease, during the war."

The Confederates 1910

A newspaper article titled "The Confederates," which reads, "The old Confederates still surviving the wear and tear of time, can yet make a fair showing of numberr, [sic] when an occasion calls them out. At the funeral of Comrade William B. Bowyer, on Sunday last, we noticed the following: Col. Cary Breckinridge, Geo. W. Nininger, R. H. Peck, John H. Clapsaddle, J. A. Maukey, Giles M. Lugar, M. S. Cahoon, James Godwin, Alfred Beckley, C. W. Woltz, W. B. Simmons, J. M. Deisher, G. W. Simmons. There may have been others, whose presence was unobserved."

The James River and the Kanawa Canal Terminal WPA Report

A Works Progress Administration of Virginia Historical Inventory report on the James River and Kanawa Canal and Terminal. The Canal was built between 1935 and 1851. More information can be found at the website below.

Tin Top Elementary School

Train Accident resulting in Death of Caroll, Sarah A., n. d. -1905

An article for the Times-Dispatch which reads, "KILLED BY TRAIN AT BLUE RIDGE Women Hurled to Death, While Little Child Escaped Unhurt BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS, VA., October 7. - Mrs. Sarah A. Carroll met with a tragic death about 11 o'clock this morning on the railroad, one mil [sic] west of this place. In company with her little grandson, five years old, she walked along the Norfolk and Western roadway. They saw a coal train slowly pulling the up-grade approaching them, and leisurely crossed to the right, totally unconscious of the fast freight that came thundering along on the parallel line. They were making their wa [sic] to Sunday school picnic at Glade Creek, a short distance away, where the pilot of the engine struck and dashed her body high in teh [sic] air and it fell a lifeless corpse ten feet from teh [sic] roadway. The little grandchild was unscathed , and being teh [sic] only attendant and preserved a wonderful equilibrium for one so young. His escape was due to the fact that he walked outside the rail, about two feet to the right of his grandmother. This distressing acident [sic] is rendered doubly horroring, from the fact that Mrs. Carroll was the mainstay and support of an aged mother."

Trinity Community News April 21, 1904 and Correction

A newspaper article of Trinity Community News titled "Trinity Items." It reads, "The Lutheran brethran organized Sunday school at their church at this place last Sunday. C. E. Bolton's new house is nearing completion and he will soon be snugly situated again. J. K. Snider has made some material improvements in the way of fencing around his house. T. D. Layman has moved to our village, and will soon be in his new house. C. D. Hylton has sold his goods and rented his store house to T. D. Layman. Mr. Layman is now ready to serve the public with good bargains. C. D. Hylton is clerking at Troutville for Paynter, Layman & Co. The Brethrens District Conference, held at Daleville last week, was largely attended. Delegates from North Carolina, West Virginia, and Floyd, Patrick, Franklin, Roanoke, Montgomery, Bedord [sic] and Botetourt counties were in attendance. About forty delegates were present. The meeting was very interesting and quite a lot of business was transacted. H." A correction posted in the next week's issue read, "CORRECTION. In the Trinity Items, in our last week's issue, it was stated that 'C. D. Hylton was clerking for Messrs. Paynter, Layman & Co., at Troutville," when it should have been D. P. Hylton."

Trinity Community News August 6, 1953

A newspaper article of Trinity community news, which reads, "Trinity Personal News The Community club met Monday evening and heard an explanation of the Bloodmobile by Mr John Preston, Miss Jane Preston and Mrs H. Y. Weeks. A movie on tractor accidents on the farm was shown. Mrs Dana Echols of Clay, W, Va was a recent guest of relatives here Mrs Carl Snider's mother, Mrs Porterfield of Roanoke is visiting the Snyders. Mr and Mrs Charles Sprinkle have returned from a trip to Richmond. Mr and Mrs Bob Ray and children of Burlington, N. C. are visiting the Randolph Firestones. The A. V. Grays have returned from a vacation in Pendsylvania. [sic] Recent guests of Mrs Charlie Stevens were Mr and Mrs E Smith, Mr and Mrs V Gray Mr and Mrs A Rowe of Pensylvania. [sic] The H. D. Club meets with Mrs Burner August 18 at 8. Dr G. A. Layman of Roanoke was dinner guest of Mrs Anna Huff recently. He is writing a history of Botetourt County. Mrs RayMond [sic] Hundley returned home Monday from hospital. Mr and Mrs H. K. Meredith and children of Hatcher, W Va. and Doris Meredith of Pulaski were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs K. H. Meredith. Mrs J. D. Egglesto of Roanoke spent last week with Mrs W. W. Poff and mrs [sic] C. M. Powell. Mr and Mrs Frank Courtney of Ohio are visiting the Jack Campbells. Mrs T. F. Rader and Mrs Kenneth Obenshained the Fincastle Methodist choir in honor of Miss Ruth Carson, a county nurse who is leaving Botetourt. Mr Al Othyn of Pleasantville, N. J. is visiting the Woodrow Bltons."

Trinity Community News July 3, 1953

A newspaper article of Trinity community news, which reads, "Trinity News The Community picnic at Peaks of Otter Sunday was a huge success. The oldest person there was Mrs. Jerry Rieley and the youngest was her great-granddaughter little Nancy Bowman. Mr. Edmond Layman of Covina, Calif., is spending some time with the C. A. Laymans'. Mrs. O. E. Sprinkle is visiting her daughter Mrs. C. Harris in Richmond. Mrs. Bill Koontz is on a sight seeing trip of Europe with friends of New York and Washington. They landed in Plymouth, England, July 8th and are now in Holland. They expect to visit Paris, Rome, Switzerland and many other points of interest. Lawrence Webb is visiting his sister in Lynchburg. Miss Elizabeth Loan is attending the Brethren Camp at Camp Bethel. Mr. N. C. Hinchee of Weirton, W. Va., is visiting his sister Mrs. O. W. Harper. Mrs. J. K. Snyder and grandson Gerald, and Allen Caudill of Roanoke, spent several days with the Jim Snyders at Wheatland. Mrs. Mattie Maupin and Genevieve of Roanoke, spent the weekend with Mrs. C. W. Firestone. Her daughter Eunice and husband have been transferred to Hawaii and her son Beverly Maupin has been inducted into service and is now at Camp Meade, Md. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Burtner and son spent several days with her parents in Richmond, and on their return went to see the Common Glory at Williamsburg."

Trinity Community News March 31, 1904

A newspaper article of Trinity Community News titled, "Trinity News." It reads, "Sunday school was organized at the Brethren's church at Trinity last Sunday tat 9:30 a. m. Our community sympathizes deeply with Mr. E. W. Reynolds in the loss of his large barn and contents by fire on last Saturday night. We learn there was no insurance. Mrs. Mary Hylton of Lopees, Floyd County, ha rented the W. R. Reiley farm and has moved the most of her property down. Her daughter, Miss Lala, and son Master Clovis, will be valuable additions to our young society. We welcome the entire family, together with Steven Weddle, in to our community. Mr. J. C. Layman is constructing a house on main street of our village for his son Mr. T. D. Layman to occupy. Mr. J. W. Summer of Alleghany county has just moved into our community, and we think his move is a good one. H. D. C. [The above interesting notes were received too late for last week's issue]"

Troutville Elementary School

Troutville High School

Troutville Hotel

An advertisement for the Troutville Hotel, which reads "Good meals and rooms, new furniture. Rates $1.50. Livery in connection. J. F. Richardson, Phone 3. Proprietor."

Troutville Hunt Club With Trophies

Article and photograph of the Troutville Hunt Club. Photograph is of members in front of a selection of mounted trophies. Members mentioned include C. E. Kinzie, W. R. Rieley, T. M. Matheney, E. C. Firestone, Fred Showalter, O. O. Reynolds, G. B. Kinzie, Raymond Kinzie, Eugene Strickler, and Ray Firestone.

Uncovering a family's history: Philip Firebaugh rode to Botetourt 'with his saddle bags filled with gold'

A newspaper article which recounts the revitalization of a cemetery owned by the Firebaugh family as well as an accounting of the Firebaugh lineage and history. Photos include Tommy Firebaugh, the Firebaugh family cemetery, and Stonelea, the original homestead on Philip Firebaugh's property.

Underwood, Sherry, 1964 - 2021

Sherry Underwood was born in Buchanan in 1964 to Noah Underwood and Mary Jane Cole Underwood. She died on June 4th, 2021.

Upper Catawba Community News May 12, 1904

A newspaper article of community news for upper Catawba. It reads, "UPPER CATAWBA. Editor Herald: - Business is looking up all along the line in this section. We have almost a town here now, if we could select good men to run it. The telephone system now runs up as far as Mr. T. J. Vandergrift's. They want to put it clear through Main Street, but no more can get on the present line. Some of the citizens are raising a howl, because they cannot knock some of them loose from the present line and get on it themselves. It seems that some folks think that the world would fail to move if they could not work the throttle. They want to run the railroads, the trains, the electric company, the telephone system, agricultural department, religious affairs, and, if possible, would try to forestall Providence. In fact, and in short, they want the world. There is one fact that ought not to be, (if it were otherwise our town would build up real fast) and that is that some of the real estate holders are asking $100.00 for lots scarcely big enough to whip a medium-sized {...}, and John Bryant has already made a fence right through Tinker Knob Ave. We are sorry to note that Mrs. Mary Cunningham, who is eighty-six years old, fell recently and sustained injuries, from which she will hardly recover. Brother Peleg says the oldest person he ever knew was ninety-three years old. We have known at least two, who are dead now, and who attained a greater age, one of them reaching ninety-six years. We also know Mrs. Armstrong, who is still living and active at the advanced age of ninety-eight years. We think that our law-makers ought to enact a law exempting all men over sixty-five years from capitation tax. The 'Lone Star State' has such a law and is still moving on in prosperity. Why cannot the Old Dominion have it, too? We greatly enjoyed Miss B. O. Gardner's letter in last week's HERALD and await her next with eager expectations. When T. J. Vandegrift and B. M. Coffman erect their general mercantile establishment, business is going to hum. Their resources are boundless and they have the pluck, nerve, backbone, and grit to push everything they undertake to its utmost capacity. Tom Twist.

Virginia Can Factory and Hafleigh Button Factory

Photographs of Virginia Can Company and Hafleigh Button Factory with employees standing in front. The buildings are located at 19318 Main St, Buchanan. In 1905, Oscar C. Huffman built a complex of buildings on Main St for his Virginia Can Company and Continental Can Company. They were later sold to Mr. Hafleigh, and became Hafleigh Button Factory. Later, it became the MTI Groendyk Manufacturing Company.

W. A. Ransome Livery Stable in Buchanan

Photograph of W. A. Ransome in front of his Livery Stable on Lowe Street in Buchanan, posing with horses and a buggy. Ransone opened the livery stable in 1898 and operated until 1927. A sign on the building reads, "DISTRIBUTOR OF THE FAMOUS BANNER BUGGIES. THEY NEVER WEAR OUT!"

Waskey's Mill Elementary School

Waskey's Mill Elementary School opened in 1888.

Wasp Rock Tunnel

Photographs of Wasp Rock Tunnel on the James River in Buchanan. Approximate latitude, longitude +37.54608, -79.65649.

Webster Arch Construction

Black and white photographs of the progress of the construction of the Webster Arch.

Wheatland Community News August 20, 1953

A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "WHEATLAND Capt. Marie Honts has been assigned to duty in Hawaii. She is well known here. Her address is: 8286th FFV Sta Camp, Army Hos APO 438 C-o Postmaster, San Francisco, Calif. Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs II, E Stevens Jr, were Misses Viola, Mattie Myrtle and Annie. Mr and Mrs C. W. Williamson, of Vinton were guests of Mrs Joe Allen Williamson Sunday. Mrs Bertha Stevens, Mrs Warren Stevens and children spent Sunday in Roanoke with Mrs Hubert Otey. Darlene Cronise was given a birthday party Sunday. Mrs C. V. Stultz and two children and Marjorie Snyder and Mrs. Warren Stevens and children were among those present. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Loope gave a birthday picnic for Roy Lee Loop at their home Sunday. Those attending were: Mr and Mrs Lloyd Loop Lynchburg; Mrs Emory Reynolds, Troutville; Mr and Mrs Robert Loope and family; Mrs Bell Loope; Mr and Mrs W. H. Williamson and Mr and Mrs M. L. Cronise and Barbara. Betty Cronise spent last week at Massanetta Lutheran Summer assembly."

Wheatland Community News August 27, 1953

A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "WHEATLAND Rev and Mrs P. E. Shealey left on their vacation yesterday. They expect to be back by Tuesday September 1. Sunday school at Wheatland September 6 at 9:00 and preaching at 10 on account of the Sunday shool picnic at the Peaks. Mr and Mrs Frank Herman of California; Mr and Mrs Echman and children of New Jersey; Mr and Mrs William Dotson and sons of are visiting their parents Mr and Elsom Sprinkle. They enjoyed a picnic Sunday, when Mr and Mrs A. R. Bolton, Jr., and Mr and Mrs Garland Sprinkle and children we re also present. Mr and Mrs Leslie Booze, Mr and Mrs M. L. Cronise and daughters visited Endless Caverns Sunday. Shirly Finch was given a surprise birthday party Thursday evening. Mr Otho Houshan is in a Roanoke hospital. Mrs James Cox a former resident of the community now of Kingsport Tenn. is ill in a hosoita [sic], her many friends here will regret to learn. The Rev J. D. Utt of Roanoke is ill at his home. He was formerly pastor at Wheatland. Miss Glorea Craft and Norwood Painter were married at Wheatland Church Saturday night. Many relatives from Staunton, Covington, Clifton Forge and Roanoke attended. Mrs Ora Powel Smith was buried at Wheatland Tuesday. Mrs Katherine Smith and family of Blacksburg visited her parents, Mr and Mrs Tom Williamson Tuesday."

Wheatland Community News August 6, 1953

A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "WHEATLAND The Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. Howard Loope Wednesday night, with Mrs. Otis Frazier as leader. The newly organized circle will meet Wednesday night with Mrs. H. M. Williamson. Mrs. P. E. Shealy who has been on the sick list is much improved. Mr and Mrs. Thurston, Moomaw and sons Michael and John, Mr and Mrs. Garland Sprinkle and children spent last week on vacation at Virginia Beach. Mrs James Larch and Mrs Annie Williamson spent Monday with Mrs. Howard Craft. Miss Annie Booze is visiting Ike Camper and family. Miss Anna Gray Cronise of Radford was at home over the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Cronise. Mrs. Curtis Cronise who has been visiting her daughter in Winchester returned home last week. "

Wheatland Community News December 16, 1971

A newspaper article titled "Community News -- Wheatland," which reads, "The Sunday School Christmas tree and program will be Sunday night, December 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Wheatland. The H. E. Stevens Family attended the annual Christmas dinner of the late Herbert and Bertha Stevens on Sunday, December 12 at the Troutville Town Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Williamson and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Loope and family were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Loope and family. Mr. and Mrs. Williamson were celebrating their 54th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Goad attended funeral services Tuesday for Mr. Goad's sister, Mrs. Annie Stanley, who passed away on Saturday at her home near Winston-Salem, North Carolina."

Wheatland Community News December 5, 1957

A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "WHEATLAND ITEMS The Rev. Shealy preached the Thanksgiving sermon in Ebenezer Methodist Church Thanksgiving morning. Mrs. Melvin Buck directed the choir. The Rev. and Mrs. Shealy spent Thanksgiving with their daughter and family in Berryville, returning home Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Riley recently moved into their home on Treadwell Extension. The Wheatland Sunday school is preparing a Christmas program. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Loope and children of Blacksburg visited Mrs. Loope's mother Mrs. Louise Craft and sister Mrs. Ed Prewbaker and family last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Moomaw of Biglerville, were were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thurston Moomaw last week. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Kessler over the week-end were Mr. Mrs. M. G. plllan, Miss Annie Lugar, Mrs. L. T. Brugh and Mr. Hilton. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brugh and children o'Petersburg, spent the week-end with Mr Baugh's parents Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Brugh at 'Stonedale', Troutville. Mr. Herbert Smith who is under treatment in Lewis Gale Hospital, Roanoke, is improving."

Wheatland Community News January 5, 1967

A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "Community News -- Wheatland Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson, Perry Smiley, U. S. N. and Joe Shuler of the University of Virginia, were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Smiley. ************ Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mattock of Arlington were holiday guests of Mrs. H. M. Williamson, Sr., other guests Christmas Day were: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Brieze and daughter, Amy; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Stevens, and daughter Elizabeth of Roanoke; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Booze, and Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Williamson, Jr., and Mac, and David of Fincastle. ************ Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Lane, Jr., and sons of Greenbelt, Md., spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Robertson, and Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Lane, Sr. Other guests of the Robertsons were, Rev. and Mrs. P. E. Leonard and family. ************ Mr. and Mrs. Billy Ray Williamson and sons visited Mr. and Mrs. Edwards of King William, Va., and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Suter and family of Richmond the past week end. ************ The Danie Cline group met Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Loope and the Laura Mundy group met with Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Ruble. ************ There will be annual Congregational January 8, after Wheatland Church after services. ************ Mrs. C. C. Cronise and Mr. and Mrs. Rhudy Cronise had Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Cronise and family, Mrs. Helen Stultz and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Broughman for Christmas dinner. ************ A 3/c Roy Lee Loope has returned to McDill AFB, Florida, and Terry Loope has returned to Ft. McClelland, Ala., after spending Christmas at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Loope and Ginger visited Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth at Blacksburg last week. ************ Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Foster of Cumberland, C. H. visited the Frank Rubles last week. ************ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williamson and family of Roanoke, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Williamson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Webble Williamson of Buchanan were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Styne Williamson."

Wheatland Community News July 30, 1953

A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "Wheatland Items Mr and Mrs Charlie Neas and Son Dnnk [sic] of Greenville, Tenn. returned home Wednesday after visiting Rev and Mrs P. E. Shealey at the parsonage. Denny and Kenny Riely of Berryville spent two weeks with their grandparents, Rev and Mrs Shealy. Mr and Mrs Riley spent the weekend with Mrs Shealey who has been ill, but better. Gladys Ruble who teaches in Richmond is home on Vacation. Mr and Mrs Loyd Loop and children of Lynchburg and Frisky Smith visited in the community Sunday. Mrs Gene Strickler visited her sister Mrs Hubert Otey, a patient in Lewis Gale hospital Saturday night. Mrs Otey is getting along satisfactorily. Mrs Curtis Cronise is visiting her daughter Mrs Mickey McGuire and family in Winchester. Mr Otho Housman recently underwent a tonsilectomy in the Gill Memorial hospital in Roanoke. His is now recuperating at home. His recent guests included Mrs Belle Loop, Mrs Robert Loope, and Mr and Mrs Ernest Cronise. Mrs Danie Styne is a patient in a Roanoke hospital. George Baker is a patient in the Veterans hospital inf Roonoke. [sic]"

Wheatland Community News May 11, 1939

A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "WHEATLAND NEWS Rev. George Derrick filled his appointment at Wheatland Sunday. He will preach next Sunday at 11 o'clock and the 3rd Sunday night at 8 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, and Mr. and Mrs. Pence from Mt. Jackson were guests Sunday of Rev. and Mrs. Derrick. The Luther League social held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Moomaw recently was enjoyed by about 30 young people. Miss Virginia Cronise who does practical nursing in Roanoke is spending several days at home. Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Loop of Blacksburg visited Mrs. Bell Loope and family over the weekend. Mrs. Alice Cronise of Pittsburgh, Pa will arrive on Wednesday and spend some time with relatives here. She is a sister of Mrs. A. J. Loope. Mr. C. W. Brewbaker who has been spending the winter in Roanoke was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Moomaw last week. Miss Helen Cronise, spent Monday night with Gene Moomaw. Mrs. E. B. Smith was the guest of Mrs. H. M. Williamson Friday night. She was called to Blacksburg on account of the serious illness of her father. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Kittinger and children of Roanoke County were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cronise and Mrs. Nettie Cronise on Sunday."

Wheatland Community News October 1, 1953

A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "WHEATLAND ITEMS Communion service will be held in connection with the regular worship service at Wheatland Sunday. Robert and Howard Loope visited their brother Loyd Loope and family in their new home at Bluemont last Sunday. Mary Evelyn Fra[...]ier was elected missionary delegate to to [sic] the Lutheran convention at Winchester this week from Tuesday thro [sic] today.. The Rev. P. E. Shealey is also attending. Mrs M. L. Cronise and Betty June Cronise visited the George Baker family Saturday, who recently returned from a hofpital [sic] at Elkton, W. Va. following injurie [sic] in an auto accident. They are now getting along well. Mrs Curtis Cronise is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Micky McGuire in Harrisonburg. The McGuires have a new son. Mr. O. T. Mundy of Roanoke, visited Mr and Mrs Frank Ruble over the week-end. Mr and Mrs Jesse Sink, Hazel Rachael, and John Sink spent Sunday with Mrs Phil Booze and family. Mr and Mrs John Cronise and children also visited the Boozes Sunday. Mrs Lila Williamson spent the week-end with Mrs Annie Williamson. Mrs Sallie Shanks was buried at Andrew Chapel Sunday."

Wheatland Community News September 10, 1953

A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "WHEATLAND There will be a special special service at Wheatland Church 1st Sunday in October dedicating the Hammond organ and new bulletin board. The mission society will meet with Mrs Howard Craft Wednesday night. The Laura Mundy Circle met with Mrs George Bake Wednesday night. The community was shocked to learn of the serious wreck of the George Baker family at Elkton, W. Va. From reports, the entire family is in the hospital at Elkton. They were enroute to visit Mrs Baker's relatives, when the collision occurred. Mr and Mrs Baker and Billy were seriously hurt. The three younger children were more fortunate and not so badly hurt. John Moomaw recently broke an arm. It will soon be good as new. Rev and Mrs Shealey recently returned after spending sexeral [sic] days with their daughter and family in Berryville. They also visited Arlington, Alexandria, and Washington. Mr and Mrs Carl Hall of Akron, Ohio visited his sister Mrs Ed Powell and attended service at Wheatland Sunday."

Wheatland Community News September 17, 1953

A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "Wheatland News Rev and Mrs Shealey returned Monday from South Carolina where they artended [sic] the funeral of Mr Shealey's sister. They also visited Mr Shealeys [sic] father in Darlington, S. C. Mrs Elmer Shanks of Buchanan spent Tuesday with Mrs Curtis Cronise. Otho Housman has returned from University hospital improving. Mr and Mrs George Baker recently hurt in car wreck are in serious condition. The four children have been released from the hospital and are with Mrs Sprinkle and Mrs Moomaw. Mrs Belle Loope spend the weekend with Mrs Howard Loope and family. Mrs Norwood Painter of Roanoke led the mission program at the home of Mrs Howard Craft. Mr ahd [sic] Mrs Thunston Moomaw, Lacy Smith and Arnold Ruble visited the George Bakers in the Eklton W. Va hospital Sunday. Mrs Sidney Lipes is a patient in the C & O hospital."

Wheatland Community News September 24, 1953

A newspaper article of Wheatland community news, which reads, "Wheatland Personal Items Mr. H. M. Williamson, Sr., has been recently elected Superintendent of Wheatland Sunday school. The next missionary meeting will be held at the Lutheran Orphanage Home in Salem. Mrs Robert Loope, by special from the Home is leader. "We hope all can attend", a member said. Mrs Bertha Stevens, Mr and Mrs Warren Stevens and children enjoyed a birthday supper with Mr and Mrs Hubert Mohler in Roanoke Friday night celebrating Susan Stevens and Mrs Mohler's birthdays. Mr and Mrs Wilmer Cronise and Mr and Mrs Joe Robertson of Roanoke were recent guests of Mrs Belle Loope and Mrs Robert Loope. Mr Otho Houseman is at home from the hospital improving slowly. The last report from Mr and Mrs George Baker is that they are improving satisfactorily and expected home Thursday. Lady Ageon Smith entered Roanoke College Wednesday for the coming session. Mr and Mrs James T. Hester of Washington D. C. visited Mr and Mrs Lacy Smith recently. Mr and Mrs Dinger Reedy and son visited Mrs Bertha Stevens and family recently. Mrs Bertha Stevens, Mr and Mrs Warren Stevens and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Roy Hinebee at Hanging Rock. Mr and Mrs R. S. Orr of Warwick visited relatives in the community recently. Mr and Mrs Lorraine Cronise are elated over becoming the parents of a son- Curtis Lee, born in a Roanoke hospital a week ago yesterday. Mr and Mrs Rucian Obenshain and daughter Lucile Were guests of Mr and Mrs Ernest Cronise Sunday."

White, William, n.d. - 1802

Wm. White of Wn. County kellet by waggon January 3, 1802

Will of John Cartmill

This record contains four document pages of the will of John Cartmill and includes a handwritten portion as well as inventory charts from the 1850 US Federal Census.

Willow Grove Elementary School

Willow Grove Elementary School opened in 1909.

Wilson Warehouse

Images of Wilson Warehouse in Buchanan, also known as Community House. It is currently owned by the Buchanan Town Improvement Society. Image 1 - is a postcard, labeled "Mrs. Thompson. Wilson Warehouse. Buchanan, Virginia." Image 2 - is an undated photograph taken by Harry Gleason of Hotel Botetourt, with part of the Wilson Warehouse shown to the right. Image 3 - is a 2023 photograph taken by Mike Pulice for the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.

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