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Name: Carlos Wolfe CommentsI moved from Big Stone Gap in 1968. I am returning for a couple of days. The pictures are nice. I remember Carmine's well.
Name: Nancy Bush CommentsHello,to all, It`s been a long time since we`ve been back to visit this beautiful area, but hope to be able to come back soon. Right now I would like to hear from any of Joe Toneys family. Also any of the Paynes from Lee co. Or the Bush family as these are my husbands family. His mothers parents were Tipton and Sslly Payne Bush Thanks for the opportunity to communicate Nancy Bush
Name: Kenneth King CommentsMy family and I are planning a vacation to your town this summer. Any suggestions?
Name: Miranda (miller) Deboard CommentsI love living in Big Stone Gap where neighbors still know and care about one another
Name: JIMMY OSBORNE CommentsI am loking for Frank and Barbara hardin or family. If anyone knows how to reach them. Please email info here.
Name: Teresa Yonce CommentsHey what can I say. I love Big Stone Gap. I have moved away twice but all I ever wanted was to be back home.
Name: JEAN BLEDSOE CommentsI AM SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON ORBIN FLEMINGS. HE WORKED IN THE JASPER,LEE COUNTY, VIRGINIA AREA FOR EITHER LOVELADY LOGGING CO. OR TUG RIVER LOGGING CO. IN 1910 OR 1911. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
Name: Kate Crowley CommentsI went to college with Adri, and have read her book - I am so proud to know her!
Name: Robin Pleasant CommentsI'm very interested in keeping track of everything that's going on in my home town.
Name: gloria archer Commentsactually i have family living there. i was born in norton and lived in hurricane andwise county untill i was 13 and moved to ohio. just looking for my uncles luther and leonard barnette. my fathers name was lucian barnette, if anyone can help me please e-mail me, i bet it's getting beautiful down there right about now.
Name: Jimmy and Betty Joyce Ball CommentsWe lived in Big Stone from 74-79. Our daughter, Julia and son Chris went to High School there. They were five great years and we enjoyed the town and people very much.
Name: Sue Ellen (Hartford) Miranda CommentsI was born in Appalachia,It will always be my home.I have alot of good memories.I like to think about the time i was a kid,What a busy place Appalachia was.You couldnt walk down the sidewalk.My Father was a movie operator there for years..
Name: Donna&Dennis Lawson CommentsWE had to move up here a little over a year ago because of the lack of jobs down home. We really miss the mountains this time of year.To all our families that might see this web site, The Lawsons And The MULLINS we say hello and we miss you all.
Name: Theresa O'Neill CommentsMy grandfather grew up in and around Big Stone Gap. Later lived in Harlan, KY. Anyone related to Kelly family from this area, please e-mail. Looking for Granddad's roots. His parents were William Kelly and Sarah Fee, William's parents were John and E?. Beautiful area there! Hope to pay a return visit soon.
Name: Joseph (Jay) Payne CommentsBorn in Exeter, grew up in Derby and went to Appalachia High School. Would like to visit soon.
Name: David Prue CommentsNice site
Name: don h payne Commentsmy grandfather lived in big stone all of his 86 years and drove a school bus there for many years. his name was B.S. KEGLEY
Name: SHARLIE JANE LAWSON WALK CommentsI WAS RAISED IN THE WILDCAT< IN BSG. I LIVE IN IND. NOW. I GET SO HOMESICK AT TIMES IT HURTS. I THANK GOD I FOUND THIS SITE AND FOR YOU ALL MAKING IT. YOU DON"T KNOW HOW MUCH IT MEANS TO THE ONES OF US THAT HAS MOVED AWAY TO BE ABLE TO SEE THIS. IT IS ALMOST AS GOOD AS BEING THERE. AGAIN THANK YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS EACL ONE OF YOU
Name: JANE LAWSON WALK CommentsI GREW UP IN BIG STONE GAP. I LIVE IN IN. NOW. BUT MISS MY MTS. AND HOME VERY MUCH.LOOKING OVER THIS SITE IS ALMOST LIKE BEING THERE. I WANT TO THAK YOU ALL FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR THIS SITE. YOU DONT KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO THE ONES OF US THAT HAVE MOVED AWAY TO BE ABLE TO GO BACK HOME ON OUR PC. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Name: julia pratt CommentsBecame nostalgic after picking up Adri's book. This will be a nice way to visit when I can't get back there often.
Name: Jo (Joanne) Wolfe Macauley Wisor CommentsMy mother was the youngest of the six children of D.C. Wolfe and Lillian Olive Miller Wolfe. Grandfather ran a dry goods store on the main street, and his name is still outside the door, in tiles, as you enter. Will update anyone who knew aunts and uncles on Pearl Street.
Name: Angie Gravitte CommentsI just finished the book "Big Stone Gap". I was so fascinated by the town that I started looking for you on the net. We are planning a trip through there very soon. Thanks for the web site.
Name: Steve & Mary Frances Cherry CommentsHello to the Boyers, the Baumgartners and all of the great folks at Mined Land Reclamation.
Name: Rosie Martinez CommentsI Love Stone Cold Steve Austin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Margaret J. Kelly CommentsDon't remember whether I signed before so I will do it now. I am researching many names in this town, and I can hardy wait to come to visit it!!! I have letters written over a hundred years ago from my great-great-grandmother to her daughter trying to get her and husband to come to BSG to visit her. They didn't make it before the elderly lady (age 93) died, so now I believe I will come instead!!
Name: charles & margaret sturgill stanley Commentswe both were born & raised in inman appalachia east stone gap she lived in Derby.we sure love old Va. we go home about 2 times A year.you are doing a fine job please keep it up. thank you
Name: Susan N. White CommentsI am the niece of Dr. Carolyn W. Rogers, who taught at Mountain Empire Comm. College. I believe she was one of the co-founders of the John Fox Festival. Dr. Rogers' died of colon cancer in Aug. 1998. Would you have any photos/newspaper articles, etc. regarding her involvement in the beginnings of the John Fox Festival? Anything would be appreciated. Thank you, Susan N. White beowuff78@yahoo.com (mailing address listed above).
Name: Nancy Hagy Chiles CommentsJust finished Adirana 's book, Big Stone Gap.Two decades separate her growing up in the Gap from mine; seems the town was, twenty years later, almost unchanged.Could you post an email address for her so those who enjoyed her book could tell her so?
Name: Timothy Tignor CommentsI am interested in my family"s history. I was born in Norton while my family lived in Big Stone, I would hope that there are some type of town records for the Tignor's. I would like to see those on your web site. Thanks.
Name: Irving Guntner CommentsHi Big Stone Gap! My name is Irving Guntner and I went to school in Big Stone from 1930-37. My uncle Ed Guntner managed the Monte Vista Hotel with my Aunt Emma Guntner. I think of Big Stone often even though we moved to Southern California in June, 1937. So many memories of this small beautiful town surrounded by the Powell River. My sister Helen Ruth and I delivered the Knoxville News Sentinel in the evening sometimes in bitter cold and deep snow, but I still loved this town. I wonder if any friends who I went to school with are still living in Big Stone Gap or somewhere in the USA. I would like to hear from them on the internet. I am 82 years old living in an area somewhat like Big Stone Gap. It is 65 miles from Los Angeles in a town called Murrieta. Murrieta is right next to a town named Temecula which is known for its wine vineyards. I just bought a computer and found your Web site, with comments from people who formally lived in Big Stone Gap and most indicated how they miss this pretty town and area. I loved the pictures of Big Stone Gap especially of the Monte Vista Hotel, my former home. I find that your Web is professionally managed and so interesting to browse through. I have been happily married for 55 years and have three beautiful daughters. I loved being able to share this site with the three of them. Again, I am interested in corresponding with anyone who may have known me or my family. You can E-Mail me at iguntner@peoplepc.com. Thanks again, Irving Guntner
Name: Grace Fleenor Morrell CommentsDoes anyone know of a Grace Glover who married Robert Fleenor.I think they lived around hat part of Va.Thanks for any help.
Name: Liela Hough CommentsMy family lives there and we're having a family reunion and I took the chance that Big Stone Gap had a website. It's great.
Name: charles e lambert Commentsi was born in appalachi in 1932.iwent to school at andover primer through 5th.also lived in bristol and went to school there.probably still have relatives in that area.
Name: DARRELL KERN CommentsHELLO TO OLD FRIENDS.
Name: Matthew Cherry CommentsI like the web site, used to live in Big Stone Gap.
Name: Michael J. Zink CommentsI love your town. My family came from Scott County. I will return to the Virginia Mountains in about three years never to leave again. I thank that Big Stone Gap would be a great place to spend the remainder of my life. My wife feels the same way.
Name: Brandi Commentsyou need to put something on this page for teens
Name: James Stout CommentsI was a twenty one year resident of the Big Stone Gap,East Stone Gap, and Appalachia area. Born and raised in Wise county now residing in Winston Salem area, Gotta work somewhere. Any old buddies out there feel free to E-mail us
Name: Lee Gilley CommentsI am searching for info on my Gilley ancestors that were born in Big Stone Gap. William Taylor Gilley born 3/1847 married Nancy Ann Riddle in 1878 she was born in 1861. Siblings of William are Franklin , Mary E. Sarah J., Amanda J., Clarinda, Hezekiah N. ,and Martin T. William and Nancy are my great grandparents. They later moved to Carter County Kentucky. Any info on them and their siblings and descendants ? Please email me! Thanks !
Name: TRISH ROGERS MIHALCHEAN CommentsI GREW UP IN CRACKERS NECK AND LEFT THERE IN 1966 TO MOVE TO MICHIGAN. I WENT TO EAST STONE AND POWELL VALLEY SCHOOLS. I LOVE COMING BACK HOME FOR VISITS. I STILL HAVE FAMILY THERE AND USUALLY VISIT ONCE A YEAR.WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS ME.
Name: Sharon Collins Delatorre CommentsI lived in Big Stone in the 70's. I just read the book by Adriana Trigiani, " Big Stone Gap' and it brought back many memories of the beauty and people in the mountains. It is hard to describe to others how a small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains can mean so much and teach you all the lessons you will ever need in life. Thank-you Adriana, for a trip down memory lane.....
Name: CHUCK AND BETTY MILLER Commentsthanks to gary kilgore for keeping this site up. he does a great job. i have worked for the town for the past 20 years and this is a great tool to keep up with all our friends around the world. betty will retire soon and look after the grandkids. like to hear from all my classmates of 1962 and 1961. some of us still live here and it truly is a piece of heaven on earth. may god bless you this day .
Name: Ron Smith CommentsBorn in Big Stone Gap
Name: Joshua Birdine CommentsI don't have any comments just surfing the sites. Also I was just browsing around
Name: Scottie Salemi CommentsMy parents (Bill & Jane Stone) grew up in Big Stone and I spent my summers there while growing up. It is wonderful to see these photos of such a special place.
Name: Lorene Jerome CommentsI enjoyed your Pictures very much Thank You
Name: Perry Dupre CommentsI asked you to find members of my family a fews weeks ago. A member has called me today. Thanks alot. You'll are good people. Thanks again. Perry Dupre
Name: BECKY CATHEY CommentsI JUST TOOK A MINUTE TO BROWSE BIG STONE GAP AFTER SOME FRIENDS OF MINE MOVED THEIR IN 1999. YOU GUYS HAVE A BEAUTIFUL TOWN AND LOCATION AND SOME VERY INTERESTING SITES. MAYBE SOME DAY MY FAMILY AND WILL COME VISIT. HAVE A GREAT DAY BECKY CATHEY
Name: Jo Anne Cornelison CommentsPictures are great! Country Boy Swimming Pool--my old hang out. This site certainly causes old forgotten memories to surface.
Name: Jo Anne Cornelison CommentsPictures are great! Country Boy Swimming Pool--my old hang out. This site certainly causes old forgotten memories to surface.
Name: Jo Anne Cornelison CommentsPictures are great! Country Boy Swimming Pool--my old hang out. This site certainly causes old forgotten memories to surface.
Name: Connie Morris Poole CommentsI was born and raised in Rawhide and attended Keokee School thru the 9th grade. I have a lot of beautiful memories of Big Stone Gap and surrounding areas.
Name: Michael G. Taylor Commentslooking for a list of students at Big Stone High year 1960 either 10 or 11 grade or both
Name: Michael G. Taylor CommentsWhen did the Country Boy swimning pool open up ?? last thing i remember is the drive in ps your how found doesn't include a link fro other pages Mike Taylor
Name: Charles A. Rogers CommentsEnjoyed viewing your site. I was born in BSG area and left in 1967.
Name: Naomi M. Barker CommentsFairly easy to find what I was looking for.
Name: Margaret(Maggie) Ayres Kirk CommentsGrew up in BSG,class of 1951, love to hear from any old e friends or class mates
Name: Dennis L. Morgan CommentsSearching for information on family history. Great-grandfather--Wilbur Morgan, possibly Wilber Clay (maybe Cleigh) Morgan and grandfather Wilbur C. Morgan, Jr. Grandfather rumored to have been in Big Stone Gap area, late 1930's.
Name: Charles Hobbs CommentsIgrew up in osaka Dunbarand Appalachia and graduated from Appalachia High in 1943.
Name: Dorothy Baker Commentsm
Name: Linda Rowland Conrad CommentsJust stumbled upon this web site. I am from Appalachia and I am looking for information on the reunion this summer. If anyone can help, please let me know. Look forward to hearing from you!
Name: Kaie STEELY Potter CommentsHi, I am searching for Alethia Watkins. She and I were pen pals from grade school and on until marriage with children. I have lost contact and just thought it would be nice to hear from her again. I named my third child after her. Her mother worked in the drug store for many years. She lived up the hill, next to her grandparnets. I lost contact in the 70's. I do not remember who she married. He was a sailor and I remeber her divorcing him. Anyone know her? Thanks, Kaie
Name: L. Lasley CommentsFamily history in Wise County back to 1830's. Grandmother born in Big Stone Gap. Surnames Wilson, McIntosh, Lytle. Great Grandfather EAM Wilson was a school teacher at Buffalo School during 1880's. Planning a family gathering in Big Stone Gap.
Name: Charles Carter Commentsliked your site I was born in Andover it is good to see home on the net
Name: Daniel M. (Danny) True CommentsI graduated with the BSG Class of '55. My Dad was the first Curator of the SWVa Museum. I currently work as a Computer Systems Analyst at Kennedy Space Center. I married Teresa Brickey (PVHS Class of '61). My Mother-in-Law, Yvonne Brickey, still lives in the Gap. We plan to attend the "Don Wax" reunion this summer. Check out our WEB Site and the story of our daughter, "Tracie". Bless you all.
Name: larry herron Commentstrying to answer an e-mail message from paul collins,but don't have your e-mail address. send me your e-mail address and i will contact you. thanks, larry.......
Name: chuck & ann carter CommentsWe found your site by visting Big Stone Gap last year.Enjoy it very much.A job well done. Keep up the excellent work. Chuck & Ann Carter
Name: George D. Salaita Commentswhen they invent the time machine, I'll buy a ticket and go back to BSG about 1950!
Name: Sandra Chaudoin CommentsI am a media specialist who is unfamiliar with John Fox, Jr.'s books! I have discovered two in our collection and was looking for information on his life and works.
Name: dinah baldwin Commentsresided in BSG from 1972-1983, attended first christian church and work at lonesome pine hospital. have three sons, lived out in the powell valley section, past the drive in. would love to hear from any BSG friends.
Name: Becca Wright Long CommentsI am a big Stone Gap native, having graduated from Powell Valley High School and the University of Virginia at Wise. I've lived in New Jersey for almost 20 years, but stilll maintain family and close friend ties in Big Stone Gap. I try to return home to the mountains once every year
Name: Loretta Bishop Bowen Galotta CommentsHello everyone back home. I just wanted to say howdy!
Name: Loretta Bishop Bowen Galotta CommentsHello everyone back home. I just wanted to say howdy!
Name: Perry DuPre CommentsLooking for infornation on the Robert Clarence DuPre family to complete family tree and history. The address and telephone of a family member would be great.The last address I have is 918 Gilly Ave..Son Robert c. dupre died 2-2-1929. Three girls -Jean,Elizabeth and Willie. Thanks
Name: Michelle Baldridge CommentsMy mother Shirley Hood Buell was raised in Big Stone. I was just surfing to find information for me to print for her such as current events.
Name: Cheryl Wentworth CommentsHi, My father (Irving Alexander Guntner) grew up in Big Stone Gap many years ago (he will be 82 years old in April). He was adopted by a step-aunt who owned the Monte Vista Hotel in Big Stone Gap. My father has many fond memories of growing up in the area and told me about a gentlemen by the name of Jim Taylor who's family owned the movie theater as well as a mortuary in town. I am looking for any information you may have regarding Mr. Taylor or anyone who may still live in the area who grew up with my wonderful dad. If you have information, please e-mail me at cwentwor@valverde.edu. I hope someday I can visit Big Stone Gap and see the beautiful area my dad grew up in. Thank you for your help. Respectfully, Cheryl Wentworth
Name: ken kelly CommentsI can't belive BSG is on the Internet! It's about TIME.
Name: Cindy Lester CommentsLoved the website, In search of family history on the surnames Kilgore and Lester from your area.
Name: Theresa Wright Bledsoe CommentsI was Adriana Trigiani's French teacher at Powell Valley High School and plan to go to the author dinner in Roanoke on 4/8. Could you tell me how to get a copy of the article that appeared in the Post about this event? I would also like to email Adri if her email address is available.
Name: msgt john simerman usmc retired Commentsi am looking for a retired marine i served with in vma332 1960,thomas.j.whittard who was from big stone gap.lost track of him and am trying to locate him.any help would be greatly appreciated
Name: Maurice J. Gover CommentsI was born and raised in BSG. I attended Bland and PV high school. My Aunt Sadie & sister Eva still reside in Appalachia and Big Stone. I come home from time to time. The web site is really nice. My wife & I think the great mountains of BSG should be displayed on the web site.
Name: Betty (Webb) Kiner CommentsIt was great growing up in the 50's in such a place as BSG. I always enjoy going back to visit.
Name: Flora Cates Commentslooks like a beauiful place i would like to visit someday
Name: Sarah Owens CommentsI entered my email address incorrectly in my last post. Jessica, I gave the correct one to Nanny too. It would be great to hear from you!
Name: Mitchell Allen Lambert CommentsHello, my mom and dad lived in Big Stone Gap from 1925 to 1954 when we moved to dayton.Wheeler and Cora Dalton were my Grandparents.Wentz(June Bill)and Dorothy Lambert(dalton are my parents.Edith Williams is my great Aunt and still lives in Cadet.
Name: William A. (Bill) Christian CommentsTrying to find old friends. I was born in Exeter in 1935. Went to high school at Appalachia 50-51 joined the Air Force 1952, retired 1973. Recognized a few names in the guest this book. I visit the area several times a year. Just can't stay away from the mountains and my long time friends there. Any one from the area please feel free to email me. I will be attending the Rail Road Days in Appalachia this summer.
Name: Janice Rogers Mohn CommentsNice place to live
Name: ANNA M. HOLLAND CommentsI WAS REFER TO THIS SIGHT BY THE MOUNTAIN LAUREL. I AM LOOKING FOR MY GRANDMOTHER, ISABELLE MINK MARCUM WHO DIED IN 1937 OF TB. MY MOTHER WAS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD. MY GREAT-GRANDPARENTS, WALLY(WILLY) AND EMILY MINK WAS SUPPOSELY FROM THE APPALALCHIA AND BIG STONE AREA. I WAS HOPING THAT SOMEONE IS STILL AROUND THAT MIGHT REMEMEBER THE NAMES. AND HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Name: Bruce Shull CommentsMy father was Dr Gordon Shull who was company Dr. for Stonega Coke & Coal in 1949. He then had offices in Appalachia and Big Stone Gap. I graduated from PVHS in 1962 and like many of you who have moved away I miss those mountains. I would love to hear from people who remember Dad. He delivered a lot of babies over the years: maybe even you!
Name: Andy Johnson CommentsI would like to hear from class of 88 PVHS.
Name: Bill and Linda Flanary CommentsMy grandfather was William Flanary. My father was Canaro Vance Flanary and he came to Texas when he was about 12 years of age. 18??. I have visted his homeplace once about 40 years ago. I am a lawyer and my wife is my secretary. Would love to hear from Flanarys. I have two brothers, Don and C.V., Jr. who also live here in Paris (Northeast Texas)
Name: Don Flanary CommentsMy dad lived in Big Stone Gap around the turn of the Century. When he was a young lad his family moved to Texas. His father's name was William F. Flanary and his mother was a Taylor. I understand that the old Taylor homeplace is still there. Does anyone know if there are any Flanary's or Taylors still there? I would like to hear from anyone who might have any information.
Name: Sherrie (Honeycutt) Turner CommentsHI TO THE CLASS OF 88. I HAVE HARDLY SEEN ANYONE SINCE I GRADUATED. I SURE DO MISS YOU GUYS. WE DONE SOME PRETTY CRAZY THINGS. REMEMBER THE GOAT HANGING FROM THE SWING IN MY BACK YARD? HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF MY OLD FRIENDS SOON.
Name: terry l.phillips Commentshi there
Name: Susan.rgs CommentsVery nice!
Name: Maryle Mouser Van Allen CommentsMy grandfather was a member of the board of Westmoreland coal, I believe it was called Penn Virgina before this. I have also heard there is a portrait of him in the museum. Would you please let me know if this is true..I'd very much like to see it. It was taken down there from the Fidelity Bank in Philadelphia, PA a few year back. His name was Otis Mouser. I would really appreciate an email as to whether this is the correct museum or not and we would love to visit. Thanks
Name: Teri CommentsMy family is from this area and I think it is beautiful there and would love to have a e-mail buddy from ther tillI can figure how to move there!!!
Name: Teri CommentsMy family is from this area and I think it is beautiful there and would love to have a e-mail buddy from ther tillI can figure how to move there!!!
Name: Dave Finklea CommentsIf anyone can locate Missy Lane Pease, Scotty Lane, Trina Laneor Elaine Lane please contact me. I have been trying to get in touch with them for 5 years or more. Thank you. Dave
Name: Jack C. Phelps, Jr CommentsThanks for all the great information. I am a graduate of Clinch Valley College and I like to keep up on Wise County.
Name: IRETA TOLLIVER CommentsHello to whom it might concern, we might be related some how and i just want you to know i am looking up all the tolliver's around the world so if you ever see me on the net just drop a line and say hi ok.. well gotta go for now it was good to talk to you..
Name: Lorene Dotson Gudger CommentsI was born in 1943 and raised in the Wildcat section of Big Stone Gap.I attended East Stone Gap and Powell Valley High School. My parents were Goldie Phillips and Kermit Dotson. My mother was from Big Stone and my father was from Pound. I still have lots of relatives in the area and would like to hear from all. I am just starting to put together some info. on my Dotson and Powers relatives and will start on the Phillips next. My sister is Pat Scardo and my brother was Bill Dotson. I just recently discovered this site and I think it is WONDERFUL! Please email me if you have thoughts to share .
Name: larry w. herron Commentshi everyone ----- this is my second attempt to see if anyone remembers any of my family that is originally from big stone gap. i have many relatives that are still in the area, but i don't get to see them very often any more. my parents (both deceased)-pence and beulah herron were both from the gap area. i also have three brothers (joseph, james, and john) that are living in ohio also. we moved from big stone gap, in 1954 -to kingsport, tennessee. we lived in kingsport until moving to ohio in 1956. anyone that remembers any of my family - i would really appreciate hearing from you... thanks so much-----------
Name: Jonah (Joe) E. Tankersley, Jr CommentsI was born in BSG in 1956. Lived there till I was about 3 years old. My parents are Jonah (Sonny) and Betty (Hartsock) Tankersley. My grandparents (both now deceased) are Ernest and Ruth(Anderson)Hartsock. My dads parents were from the Appalachia area Jaybird, Imboden. Roy & Vera(Sage)Tankersley. And step-grandmother Pearl(Swacker). I still have family there and in BSG. I miss coming to BSG as I did when I was a child every summer. My grandparents lived across from Joe Wolfe's market. Anyone remember that? Things have changed. But I love the mountains & BSG. There is no place more beautiful than Big Stone Gap. Nowhere ! I am always proud to say I was born there. And I hope to visit again, someday soon.
Name: charles e lambert Commentslooking for family ties i was born jan.10 1932 in appalachi to george e lambert and gracy mathews lambert any help would be appreciated
Name: clemma McCallister CommentsMother read "trail of the lonesome pine" when I was a little girl,I have always remembered the story, but had forgotten the complete name of the author, so glad I now have the information.
Name: Kyle S. Slemp CommentsThat is one of the most impressive buildings i have ever seen. :-) But of course i may be a little impartial............
Name: Jason CommentsOk I believe that the Wise County schools need a channel like that Norton has to tell when that they are out for bad weather. The other day I heard three things when they were closed. Channel 10 could be used and alot of people agree with me and I hope that you can figure out a way to have us a channel like that! Thank you very much!
Name: Jason CommentsOk I believe that the Wise County schools need a channel like that Norton has to tell when that they are out for bad weather. The other day I heard three things when they were closed. Channel 10 could be used and alot of people agree with me and I hope that you can figure out a way to have us a channel like that! Thank you very much!
Name: Jason CommentsOk I believe that the Wise County schools need a channel like that Norton has to tell when that they are out for bad weather. The other day I heard three things when they were closed. Channel 10 could be used and alot of people agree with me and I hope that you can figure out a way to have us a channel like that! Thank you very much!
Name: James R. Taylor, III CommentsThough I have lived most of my life in the Cincinnati Area. I consider myself a native of the Gap. I was born in Appalachia. My father is James R. Taylor, Jr. His father James R. Taylor, Sr. was the owner of Pleasure Island (now Country Boy), the Amuzu Theater. My uncle Ike Taylor was the former Post Master. My mother Eloise Roebuck Taylor was also a Gap native. Her grand father D. C. Wolfe ran a dry goods store in town and his name in tile is still on one of the store fronts.
Name: Bill and Jane Stone CommentsWe think this is a great site and were very surprised to find it. It is the best kept secret in Southwest Virginia. Who is responsible for the site and upkeep ? Keep up the good work.
Name: Jim Huneycutt CommentsBorn in Appalachia. Member of AHS football team 1948, beat BSG Vikings 53-0.
Name: Jim Huneycutt CommentsBorn in Appalachia, AHS 1950.
Name: Brian Boyd CommentsNice looking site for a nice town. I love BSG. I need to know the history of how the town got its name. Any help from anyone? BB
Name: Christine Cooper Driver CommentsI was born in Big Stone Gap and my mother still lives in the house where I was born. Class of '61, Powell Valley High. I live in Metro Atlanta and have been here since 1963.
Name: R Moore CommentsNice job Gary!
Name: Deana CommentsMY MOTHER IS FROM BSG HER NAME WAS ANNIE MAE BOWMAN HER DADS NAME WAS WILLIAM K BOWMAN MOM NANCY MURRELL BOWMAN MY MOM PASSED AWAY 12/31/99 SHE HAD BROTHERS-JAMES,PASKIL,OTISAND SISTERS-MOSSIEAND DIXEL THEY MOVED IN AROUND 1940 IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION I WOULD LOV TO HERE FROM YOU.
Name: Alan Miller CommentsThe cheerleaders are hot
Name: Carolyn Yeary CommentsI was born and raised in BSG. My Dad Lester Masters still lives on what was once called Imboden Hill, up from the Dummy Line.
Name: Jim Bishop CommentsAs president of The Watauga Historical Association, we are seeking to have our outdoor drama "The Wataugans" made an "OFFICIAL STATE OUTDOOR DRAMA OF TENNESSEE." Can you supply info as to how "TRAIL " accomplished this. A copy of documents, such as proclomation wording would help our cause very much. Jim Bishop
Name: Brenda Williams CommentsI was from Appalachia daughter of George Annette Bartee
Name: Terri Austin Bozarth CommentsI was so happy to run across this site. I am the granddaughter of Lester and Ruby (Collins) Masters, daughter of Carolyn Masters and Stewart (Racky) Austin (Appalachia). Also, my paternal grandparents from Appalachia, Anna and Stewart, Sr. Austin. I lived in Big Stone with my grandparents for 3 years from 1965-68 and didn't want to leave. I worked with mamaw in the BSG HS cafeteria where she was the manager. I still have several relatives (Dale and Geanne (Poole) Masters), (Louis, Sonny & Roger Austin) in BSG and Appy. My mother remarried Otis Yeary in 1970(from Cadet), his sister is Betty Fleenor (also from Cadet). I try and get down to visit my papaw (now 91) every year. His sister Grace Masters (age 93) is at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. If anyone knows me or has information on my family, I'd love to chat. Big Stone Gap has a special place in my heart and I love spending time there.
Name: James D. Turner CommentsJust a John Fox, Jr. fan and collector of his books from Austin, Texas.
Name: Amy Dutton CommentsVery Nice
Name: rick collins CommentsI am searching for anyone who knows the whereabouts of Johnny Vaughan Jr. He graduated from Appy. in 1973-74. His mother Sally Vaughan Gibson. Please e-mail me .
Name: Michael S. Nichols CommentsIs there a listing of hotels or cabins available for daily/weekend renting?
Name: William J. Lawson CommentsGrew up in Big Stone Gap....Wildcat section.....
Name: Waldine Eugenia Lawson CommentsI cant tell you ho much I enjoyed this site.I know I will visit it often.I lived in Big Stone from the time I was 1 month old till I was 4 years old.My Dad was William Jack Lawson was born and raised here.I wish to this day that we still lived down there.And to this day I tell everyone that I am from Big Stone Gap.I havent been there since I was 8 years old when my Grandma Pearl Lawson passed away.I can honestly say that I just love Big Stone and I hope someday to return there and make it my home..Anyone that knew my family I would llove to hear from you.My mom was Phyllis Jane Lawson and I had 4 four brothers Jeff,Dan,Steve and Walter.The first three went to school there.But Iw ould love to hear from anyone there.
Name: Carla Ungerecht CommentsMy parents' family grew up in Big Stone Gap. Mom's maiden name was Price (Bert and Berta) and Dad's was Carden. Dad had something to do with the theater (movie) about 55 years ago. Grandparents lived across the river. There was a swinging bridge that gave way about 40 years ago. Godparents lived next to a house where the Nuns lived. There was a place called "Carmichaels" (not sure about the spelling). Anyone familiar with facts about would love to hear from. Carla
Name: Sarah Owens CommentsI lived in BSG until I was 9. If anybody remembers me, please feel free to email me. I would have been in the graduating class of 1995 from PVH.
Name: Sarah Owens CommentsI lived in BSG until I was 9. If anybody remembers me, please feel free to email me. I would have been in the graduating class of 1995 from PVH.
Name: paul collins CommentsI was born in Appalachia in 1927..had a sister, Ruby who married Leater Masters of BSG....enjoyed the "back home" pictures !
Name: paul collins CommentsI was born in Appalachia in 1927..had a sister who lived in BSG..she married Lester Masters...enjoyed the "back home" pictures...
Name: Ernest Collins CommentsI used to live in Appal. and I had a lot of brothers and sisters. I was just wondering if there is any of my old friends out there that could get back in touch with me. Great site!
Name: Carol Hickman Commentshave friends that live in BSG
Name: Annett CHISENHALL Furnier CommentsI would like to know if there is anyone who has heard of the name CHISENHALL in these parts. I would like to know more on the history and the people-time frame- 1896 -1950 any suggestions What were the name of area newspapers?
Name: Louis Nolin CommentsI was in Korea with a chap from Big Stone Gap in 1951 & 52. We became very good friends. We were stationed at a place called Dogpatch. His name was Daniel Smith. I came to Big Stone Gap in 1954 on my way home from Texas, hoping to see Dan , only to find out from the sherrif that he was at the university. I would really like to find and talk to him. Thank you.
Name: BILL G. BARTLEY CommentsLOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT WISE & DICKENSON COUNTY VIRGINIA. THANKS FOR HAVING THIS PAGE ON THE NET FOR VIEWING.
Name: U L SMITH ( SHORTY ) CommentsI LOVE IT
Name: Doug CommentsAbsolutley beautiful town!!
Name: Frank Chisenhall CommentsWishing all of my family still in Big Stone Gap and those friends of mine who still reside there a very happy New Year and prosperity for all the coming years they will experience!
Name: gary c cooper Commentshello my name is gary c cooper i was born at park ave hospital in norton virginia on june the 18 1955.i am hoping to find family in or around the guest river,wise ,norton area.my mothers name was yvonne needham,daughter of william (bill)sylvester and else may needham.else was the daughter of leonard erastus and mary carter who were from guest river if any one can help please contact me at gccoop@hotmail.com....thank you and may god bless. |
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