Liles, John Henry and Lucinda Solomon Liles

 John Henry and Lucinda Solomon Liles John Henry Liles -born Feb. 27, 1860 died April 4, 1937 Lucinda Solomon – born Feb. 1862 died Feb. 29, 1939 Children in photo: Millard 1886- 1951 Henry 1880-1959 Lillie 1897-1970 Ella 1893-1969 Laura 1883-1930 William Thomas ( in chair ) 1879-1963 All lived and died in Coalfield, Tennessee.… Continue reading Liles, John Henry and Lucinda Solomon Liles

Fairchild & Solomon Families

CALVIN and GEORGIA SOLOMON FAIRCHILD anddaughter JESSIE This  photo was taken some 60 years ago.       BILL SOLOMONson of James and Elizabeth Solomon  CALVIN FAIRCHILDson of Nathaniel Fairchild and Minerva Williams DEAN FAIRCHILDdaughter of  Lark & Irene FairchildandJESSIE FAIRCHILD JACKSONdaughter of Calvin & Georgia Fairchild From left to right: gr-gr-uncle, grandfather and my aunt.     ELIZABETH SOLOMONmarried toJames SolomonMy great- great -grandmother… Continue reading Fairchild & Solomon Families

Stofa Family

 THE MIKE STOFA FAMILYtaken about 1915 Back row: Susie “Greculla??” Stofa, Mike Stofa Sr. , Michael J. Stofa Jr., and John Mitchell Stofa. Front row: Annie Stofa, George Stofa, and Andrew Stofa (Margret Stofa was born aprox 1917 in Morgan County) Mike and Susie lived and raised these children in Morgan County from at least 1920 until their deaths… Continue reading Stofa Family

Walker, Melton Family

WALKER FAMILY PHOTOS THE MELTON WALKER FAMILY L to R-   Nell, Melton,(Buster) Rose, Mary, Eva Johnson and Helen.       Melton was born 3/1878 in Scott Co. TN  died 12/28/1953. Melton Joseph is the son of Edmond Harvey and Nancy Ann Voils Walker Eva Johnson Walker born 7/16/1896,  died 3/1928.Photo taken in 1919 MILTON JOSEPH WALKER… Continue reading Walker, Melton Family

Summers, Rev. Benjamin Toliver and William Summers

WILLIAM SUMMERS REV. BENJAMIN TOLIVER SUMMERS ————- Previously unidentified photos! Copies of these same two photos have been found by Kim Barnes.  She was looking thru her grandmother’s (Nydia Donahue Galloway) old family bible and noticed that the back side of the bible was coming apart and appeared to be thicker in one place than… Continue reading Summers, Rev. Benjamin Toliver and William Summers

Lyles, Morgan, Laughter, Family

LYLES FAMILY ALBUM  clic on photo for larger image ~ Home Place of ALFRED LYLES & IDA SOLOMON LYLES ~ The entire family is standing by the porch steps. ~ ~ ~ Clic to see close-up of family Taken at Eugene & Addie Lyles home, Mossy Grove Older lady is Etta Petterson, next to her is Kathy Marie Morgan Miller… Continue reading Lyles, Morgan, Laughter, Family

Weaver and Hall Families of Lancing

  WEAVER AND HALL FAMILIES OF LANCING ARCHIE WEAVER (on right) b-1/9/1896, 3/3/1963 Kubly Cemetery Dennie Hickman (left) Bob Scott’s old store on far left ALICE HALL WEAVER b-9/10/1899, d 5/2/1972 Kubly Cemetery w/o Archie Weaver d/o John S. Hall * * HOWARD WEAVER  b-3/19/1932, d 3/26/1992 Kubly Cemetery s/o of Archie & Stella Alice Hall… Continue reading Weaver and Hall Families of Lancing

Bishop, Taylor, Melton Caldwell Family

BISHOP, TAYLOR, MELTON, CALDWELL HOME OF ALFRED AND REBECCA BISHOP –  ca  1914 ~ ~ ~  Since Oscar Bishop was probably born in this house, I am going to guess it is/was in Frankfort Area <<<                ALFRED BISHOP  son of Rufus Bishop and Sarah Barnett b) 5-15-1858 in TN   d) 3-20-1917 burried in Potters Chapel Cemetary,… Continue reading Bishop, Taylor, Melton Caldwell Family

Shannon Family History

The Shannon Family of East Tennessee Melinda Shannon Freels Copyright November 2001 Revised April 2002 Family Origins This family of Dalriadic origin is descended from a Scottish clan of great antiquity. The name “Shannon” or “Seanchaidh” pronounced “shan-a-chie” is found in the early census roll of the great Kings of Scotland.  It’s literal translation means… Continue reading Shannon Family History

Shannon Family

The SHANNON FAMILY ALBUM Hezikiah and Texas McCartt Shannon Texas Shannon “Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Shannon, Route 3, Harriman, recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary with their seven children, 52 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren present. The couple were married August 12, 1894, at Wartburg. They are the parents of 11 children, seven of whom… Continue reading Shannon Family