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Lucille Davis Buckland
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Browne Hollowell
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Bettie Byrd St Clair
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The Buckland Family of West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland by Timothy L. Buckland

Descendants of John Buckland 1758

The Buckland Family of West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland by Timothy L. Buckland (Copyright Timothy L. Buckland 1988)
Generation No. 1
1.JOHN1 BUCKLAND died Abt. 1807. He married SUSANNA. John Buckland is the progenitor of the Buckland clan that originally settled in West Virginia and Virginia and which has now scattered throughout the world. The following is a chronology from public records of his migration:

September 1758London, England - John Buckland left England bound for America on the ship TRYAL. It is uncertain as is the ultimate destination of the ship in America.
March 2, 1778Montgomery County, Maryland -

John Buckland swore th following "Oath of Fidelity and support" to Maryland, appearing on line 37 of "The Worshipful William Deakins', Jr., Returns";"I do sware that I do not hold myself bound to yeild any Allegience or Obedience to the King of Great Britian his Heirs or Successors, and that I will be true and faithful to the State of Maryland, and will to the utmost of My power, Support, Maintain and defend the Freedom and Independence thereof and the Government as now established against all open Enemies and Secret and Traiterous Conspiracies, and will use my Utmost Endeavors to disclose and make known to the Governor or some one of the Judges or Justices thereof, all Treasons or Traiterous Conspiracies, Attempts or Combinations against this State or the Govern-ment thereof which may come to my knowledge So help me God."According to REVOLUTIONARY RECORDS OF MARYLAND (vii) "The Act of Assembly, 5 February 1777, required that the Oath of Fidelity and Support be taken by all citizens, especially all holding positions of trust, all voting at any election, all those transacting business in Maryland; and even citizens of one county who transacted business in another county were required to record their Oath in the latter county. The "Test Oath", or "Oath of Fidelity and Support" was most important in Revolutionary times and could not be taken lightly."1783-1784Berkeley County, Virginia -

John Buckland appeared in the Personal Property Tax Lists.1790-1795Rockingham County, Virginia - John Buckland appeared in the Personal Property Tax Lists, as well as the Land Tax Lists from 1791 thru 1795 owning 147 acres of land.From TENTH LEGION TITHABLES (43), John Buckland lived in the area including: "Keezletown--Keezeltown Road (Old Indian Road)--Head of Smith Creek--Head of Cub Run--Smithland--Kratzers Spring (Linville)--Kratzers Road--Grubbs Knob--Fridleys Gap--Lairds Knob--Peals Cross Roads, Penn Laird--Massanutten Caverns."1796-1798Greenbrier County, Virginia -

John Buckland appeared in the Personal Property Tax Lists.1799-1807Monroe County, Virginia -

John Buckland appeared in the Personal Property Tax Lists. Monroe County was formed from Greenbrier County in 1799.1801-1803Monroe County, Virginia -

John Buckland appeared in the Land Tax Lists owning 159 acres of land.February 21, 1804Monroe County, Virginia - "Ordered that John Buckland in future be exempted from paying County and Parish Levies on account of bodily infirmity." Order Book 87, Page 179.May 15, 1804Monroe County, Virginia -

John Buckland bought 73 acres of land on Indian Creek (near the present community of Greenville, Monroe County) from William and Elisabeth Maddy (Deed Book A, Page 336).1805-1807Monroe County, Virginia -

John Buckland appeared in the Land Tax Lists owning 73 Acres of land.1809-1825Monroe County, Virginia - "John Buckland heirs" appeared in the Land Tax Lists owning 73 acres of land "on waters of Laurel Creek adjoining lands of James Maddy."October 17, 1825Monroe County, Virginia -

John Buckland's heirs sold the 73 acres of land on Indian Creek to Joseph Hinchman (Deed Book H, Page 494).John Buckland apparently died between the 1807 and 1809 Land Tax Lists, and since Virginia did not take an 1808 Tax List, his death date cannot be further pinpointed. No marriage has been located for John Buckland, however, when his heirs sold his 73 acres of land, in addition to his children was his "relict" (widow), Susanna. It is uncertain whether she was the mother of any or all of John Buckland's children. She died around 1841.

The above information came from THE BUCKLAND FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA, VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND by Timothy L. Buckland.

Children of JOHN BUCKLAND and SUSANNA are:2.
i. THOMAS2 BUCKLAND, b. 1775; d. 1840.
ii. JOHN BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1781; d. 1871; m. VIOLETTY CRAWFORD, October 1, 1814, Monroe County, Virginia.
iii. RACHEL BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1783; d. Abt. January 1833, Monroe County, Virginia. Rachel Buckland apparently never married. Her will is recorded in Monroe County Will Book 3, Page 151 dated November 13, 1833.
iv. ELIZABETH "BETSY" BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1784; d. Abt. 1861.Elizabeth Buckland apparently never married. Her will is recorded in Monroe County Will Book 8, Pages 96-97, dated October 4, 1860.3.
v. STEPHEN BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1788; d. Abt. 1860.
vi. MARGARET "PEGGY" BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1793; m. DANIEL SMITH, October 24, 1813, Monroe County.
vii. DANIEL BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1794, Rockingham County, Virginia; m. POLLY ROACH, August 1, 1814, Monroe County.
viii. WALTER "WATT" BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1795; d. Abt. 1867.
ix. SUSANNA BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1804; d. February 14, 1853, Monroe County.
x. MARY ANN BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1805; m. CHARLES HERRON.

Generation No. 2. THOMAS2 BUCKLAND (JOHN1) was born 1775, and died 1840. He married MARGARET WICKLINE October 3, 1806 in Monroe County, daughter of JACOB WICKLINE and CATHARINE SPARR.

From Personal Property Tax Lists, Thomas Buckland moved from Monroe County to Tazewell County between 1828 and 1829, where he probably died.

Children of THOMAS BUCKLAND and MARGARET WICKLINE are:
i. REBECCA3 BUCKLAND, b. 1804; d. Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia; m. JOHN SMITH, Princeton, Mercer County, Virginia.4.
ii. JOHN BUCKLAND, b. 1804; d. April 13, 1894, Peterstown, Monroe County.5.
iii. JACOB W. BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1809, W. Va. (1920 Census); d. August 29, 1880, Tazewell County, Virginia.

3. STEPHEN2 BUCKLAND (JOHN1) was born Abt. 1788, and died Abt. 1860. He married MELINDA MEADOWS February 28, 1811 in Monroe County, daughter of FRANCIS MEADOWS and FRANCES BUSH.

On July 3, 1860, Stephen Buckland sold his share in the estate of his son, Peter Buckland, which included 167 acres on the Greenbrier River, promissory notes, and personal property, to John, Richard, Francis, James and Mary J. Buckland, since he was "old and infirm and unable to give attention to settle the estate". (Monroe Deed Book T, Page 635). Then

on February 8, 1861, he sold his share in the estates of his sisters, Susan and Elizabeth Buckland, which included 24 acres, Laurel Creek, to his sons James and Richard Buckland (Monroe Deed Book T, Page 724).

Children of STEPHEN BUCKLAND and MELINDA MEADOWS are:
i. PETER3 BUCKLAND.
ii. JAMES BUCKLAND.
iii. RICHARD BUCKLAND.
iv. FRANCIS BUCKLAND.
v. MARY J. BUCKLAND.

Generation No. 3. JOHN3 BUCKLAND (THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 1804, and died April 13, 1894 in Peterstown, Monroe County. He married MARY "POLLY" RAINES August 12, 1826 in Monroe County. Mary "Polly" Raines was the daughter of ? and Elizabeth Raines.

Among the property JOHN BUCKLAND OWNED WAS;4 May 1835 - 73 acres, valley at the foot of Peter's Mountain on waters of Hands Creek, received by Land Grant (Monroe Survey Book 2, Page 172).28 Aug 1850 - 125 acres, Indian Creek, grom Michael and Elizabeth Fleshman (Monroe Deed Book 4, Page 1180; 4 October 1851 - to Whitson Green (Monroe Deed Book Q, Page 565).

Child of JOHN BUCKLAND and MARY RAINES is:
i. JACOB H.4 BUCKLAND.

5. JACOB W.3 BUCKLAND (THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born Abt. 1809 in W. Va. (1920 Census), and died August 29, 1880 in Tazewell County, Virginia. He married MARTHA W. "PATSY".

Among the property Jacob W. Buckland owned included:25 Jul 1841; 150 acres on the Bluestone River, Tazewell County, Virginia (Book 7, Page 432), from Allen and Martha McCoy.22 May 1856; 200 acres north of Stony Ridge, Tazewell County, Virginia (Book 12, Page 178), from C.F. and Jane Tiffany.24 May 1860; 8 acres on Mud Fork, a tributary of the Bluestone River, Tazewell County, Virginia (Book 13, Page 514), received from Bartley and Sarah Belcher.28 Jul 1860;

140 acres on the Bluestone River, north side of Stony Ridge, Tazewell County, Virginia (Book 13, Page 514, received from William and Jane Compton.

Children of JACOB BUCKLAND and MARTHA "PATSY" are:
i. NANCY J.4 BUCKLAND, b. September 30, 1837; m. ELIHUE "HUGH" COMPTON, January 28, 1858.
HISTORY OF TAZEWELL COUNTY AND SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA states, "Elihue Compton (Nancy's husband) 16th Virginia Cav., sounded at Gettysburg, July 1863.6.
ii. WILLIAM JASPER BUCKLAND, b. Abt. September 1839; d. April 5, 1899, Buried Falls Mills, Va. 4/7/1899.7.
iii. HUGH A. BUCKLAND, b. April 20, 1840, Tazewell County, Virginia; d. June 5, 1866, Tazewell County, Va. House fire.8.
iv. JOHN R. BUCKLAND, b. 1842, Tazewell County, Virginia.
v. MARGARET BUCKLAND, b. 1844.
vi. AMANDA E. BUCKLAND, b. 1848.9.
vii. JACOB ALEXANDER BUCKLAND, b. November 26, 1849, Tazewell County, Virginia; d. November 1, 1919, Falls Mills, Harry Cemetary.
viii. EGAN O BUCKLAND, b. November 28, 1853.
ix. REBECKAH ELIZABETH BUCKLAND, b. March 13, 1856.
x. LEANDER G. BUCKLAND, b. March 17, 1859.
xi. LOUISA BUCKLAND, b. 1862.

Generation No. 4. WILLIAM JASPER4 BUCKLAND (JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born Abt. September 1839, and died April 5, 1899 in Buried Falls Mills, Va. 4/7/1899. He married EMILY EMMA TABOR March 14, 1865, daughter of JAMES TABOR and NANCY RUNYAN. (sister to Sarah Jane Tabor wife of Jacob Alex Buckland)

According to the Bluefield Daily Telegraph obituary, Jasper Buckland was buried April7, 1899 at Falls Mills. He was an aged and highly respected citizen of Tazewell County struck by a freight train and instantly killed. It seems that Mr. Buckland was walking along the eastbound track, and observing a train approaching stepped onto the opposite track to get out of the way, unaware of the fact that a train was approaching from the east also. He was struck by the engine, knocked from the track and instantly killed.Mr. Buckland, who was a successful farmer, lived on his farm near Falls Mills, where he owned considerable property. He was a prominent Republician politician, having taken a prominent part in every campaign for many years past.Jasper married Emily Emma Tabor, March 14, 1865, Tazewell County, Virginia. She was b. September 1846, Tazewell County , Virginia, the daughter of James H. and Nancy Tabor. In the 1900 Census, she reported giving birth to 6 children, 3 of whom were still living.

Confederate Civil War records state:William J. Buckland enlisted 2 Jul 1861 Wytheville, Virginia with Company C, 50th Virginia Infantry as a Private. Height 5'10" Age 25 Complextion fair, Eyes Blue; Hair, Black. He was given Parole of Honor, 22 June 1865, Charleston, W. Va. for Confederate Veterans wounded in battle.

HISTORY OF TAZEWELL COUNTY AND SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA states;W.J. Buckland, 50th Va. Inf., wounded at Wilderness, May 1864.
Children of WILLIAM BUCKLAND and EMILY TABOR are:
i. JOHN A.5 BUCKLAND, b. May 10, 1866.
ii. JOHN A. BUCKLAND, b. April 5, 1867
iii. JAMES J. BUCKLAND, b. Abt. September 1869, Missouri; m. (1) SALLIE ELIZABETH MURRELL, December 19, 1894, Tazewell County, Virginia; m. (2) FANNIE G. GIVENS, February 17, 1921, Falls Mills, Tazewell County, Virginia.More Occupation: Farmer/General Farm (1920 Census)
SALLIE ELIZABETH MURRELL:Cause of Death: Pneumonia/influenza
iv. MAUD B. BUCKLAND, b. June 5, 1872.
v. CHARLES EDWARD BUCKLAND, SR., b. June 5, 1872, Tazewell County, Virginia; d. August 31, 1946, Bur 9/2/1946 Harry Cemetary, Falls Mills; m. ELIZABETH BURNETT "LIZZIE" HUDGINS, January 18, 1905, Tazewell County, Virginia.

Charles Edward Buckland retired in 1940 from the Norfolk and Western Railway System, where he was a railroad shopman at the Bluestone shops.(This is Curt Buckland's Father).

7. HUGH A.4 BUCKLAND (JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born April 20, 1840 in Tazewell County, Virginia, and died June 5, 1866 in Tazewell County, Va. House fire. He married JOSEPHINE HARLESS October 2, 1861, daughter of DAVID HARLESS and MARY HARLESS.

Hugh Buckland, his wife Josephine and brother Leander died in a house fire 6/5/1866.Confederate Civil War records state;Hugh enlisted July 2, 1861, Wytheville, Virginia, with Company C, 50th Virginia Regiment as a Private. In May 1863, he got a receipt for clothing while he was in 1st Division Hospital, Camp Winder, Richmond, Virginia. Height 5'8" Age 23 Complexion Fair; Eyes Hazel; Hair dark. On September 27, 1864, he got a receipt for clothing while he was in General Hospital, Montgomery Springs, Virginia. He was given a Parole of Honor, June 22, 1865, Charleston, W.Va. for Confederate veterans wounded in battle.

HISTORY OF TAZEWELL COUNTY AND SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA states; "Hugh Buckland, 50th Va. Inf., wounded at Chancellorsville, May 1863.
Cause of Death: House Fire/w/wif/

Child of HUGH BUCKLAND and JOSEPHINE HARLESS is:
i. MARTHA A.5 BUCKLAND, b. 1864.8.

JOHN R.4 BUCKLAND (JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 1842 in Tazewell County, Virginia. He married ELIZABETH N. TURNER March 6, 1873, daughter of THOMAS TURNER and LUCINDA.

Confederate Civil War records state:John enlisted October 9, 1862, Tazewell County, Virginia, for a 3 month period with Company F, 16th Virginia Cavalry as a Private. He was captured by the enemy, 20 or 25 of October 1863, Greenbrier, Virginia, and confined to Atheneum Prison, Wheeling, West Virginia. His description was Height 5'11" Age 18 Complexion light; Eyes blue; Hairdark; Occupation farmer. He was transferred to Camp Chase, Ohio on November 13, 1863, and arrived November 15, 1863. He was admitted to Chase General Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, January 29, 1864, after contracting smallpox. He was to return to prison on Feburary 29, 1864 but escaped on February 27, 1864. He was again arrested March 27, 1864, in Putnam County, W. VA. , by Captain Bell, and sent back to Camp Chase, Ohio, April 4, 1864, arriving April 5, 1864. He was then described as Height 6'1 1/2" Age 19 Complexion Dark; Eyes Grey; Hair Black Occupation Farmer. He was transferred to Johnson's Island, Ohio, September 13, 1864. He took to oath of allegiance to the United States on June 11, 1865, at Johnson's Island, Ohio. Height 6' Age 20 Complexion Dark; Eyes Grey; Hair dark;

Occupation farmer. Residence, Bluestone, Virginia/HISTORY OF TAZEWELL COUNTY AND SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA states; "John W. Buckland, 16th Va. Cav., wounded at Gettysburg, July 1863."John R. Buckland was selected Constable in Clear Fork Township, Tazewell County, Virginia, June 29, 1870.

Children of JOHN BUCKLAND and ELIZABETH TURNER
i. ELIZABETH ANN5 BUCKLAND, b. October 18, 1875.
ii. JENNIE BUCKLAND.
iii. EGAN BUCKLAND.
iv. LUCINDA T. BUCKLAND.

9. JACOB ALEXANDER4 BUCKLAND (JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born November 26, 1849 in Tazewell County, Virginia, and died November 1, 1919 in Falls Mills, Tabor Cemetary. He married SARAH JANE TABOR March 2, 1871 in Mudfork, daughter of JAMES TABOR and NANCY RUNYAN.(sister of Emily Tabor who married Jasper Buckland)

Jacob ran a water mill at Falls Mills, Virginia. People came from miles around to grind corn and wheat. He also was a horse breeder. He purchased a stud horse imported from England at a cost of $4,000. Thehorse's name was Brigidiar. Sam Walton bought the horse first and sold it to Jacob Alex.Jacob traveled throughout the country renting the horse for stud service. Another horse, Deck, was also for stud service. He had a mare named Mell that the kids would ride. Jacob died of pneumonia caused from entering the icy water in winter to fix the mill.

Cause of Death: PneumoniaOccupation: Horse Breeder/Mill OwnerChildren of JACOB BUCKLAND and SARAH TABOR:
i. NANCY POLLY5 BUCKLAND, b. January 19, 1872, Tazewell County, Virginia; d. May 13, 1922; m. CHARLES WIMMER, February 24, 1887.
ii. GEORGE ROBERT SYLVESTER BUCKLAND, b. December 21, 1876, Tazewell County, Virginia; d. December 25, 1960, Roanoke, Virginia; m. MARGARET R. RITTER, January 1, 1902.
Milligan College/Milligan Tn/Christian School
Occupation: N&W Railroad
iii. CORA BELLE BUCKLAND, b. April 12, 1878, Tazewell County, Virginia; m. (1) C.B. CRAWFORD; m. (2) A.D. FIELDS, December 17, 1901.
iv. WILLIAM HARRISON BUCKLAND, b. January 7, 1882; d. August 20, 1932, Welch, W. Va.; m. (1) VIRGINIA "JENNIE" PEAKE, December 25, 1900, Eckinan, McDowell County, W.Va.; m. (2) REBECCA ATWELL, August 15, 1924, Big Four, McDowell County, W. Va..Cause of Death: Hit by a Bus Occupation: Rock Quarry/ Foreman Coal Mines (1920 Cens
v. SAMUEL G. BUCKLAND, b. Abt. March 20, 1883, Stony Ridge.
vi. LARKIN WATSON BUCKLAND, SR., b. February 14, 1885, Mudfork, Tazewell County, Virginia; d. February 5, 1967, Falls Mills, Virginia Harry Cemetary; m. MARY JANE DAVIDSON, March 3, 1909, Tazewell County, Virginia.

Prior to retiring as an engineer from the Norfork and Western Railroad, Watson also worked as a RR fireman and pm section gang. In the early days he worked in a rock quarry for .50 per day. He was a member and honorary elder of Falls Mills Christian Church, a lifetime member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and a member of the Bluefield Old Guard. He and his family moved from Bluefield, West Virginia to Falls Mills in May 1922, to the log cabin his parents had lived in. He later built a brick home on the property, which is currently (2008) owned and occupied by his son and wife, Robert and Margaret Buckland.
Cause of Death: Conjestive Lungs
Church Affiliation: Falls Mills Christian Church
Date of Baptism: June 1911 by W.S. Bullard, Falls Mills, Va Occupation: N&W Railroad Eng. Retired 1951/48yr Svc.

Notes for MARY JANE DAVIDSON:Obituary Memorial/Bluefield Daily TelegraphFuneral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Buckland 74, wife of L.W. Buckland of Falls Mills, Va., will be conducted Sunday at 2:30p.m. at Falls Mills Christian Church. Dewey Parr, Clarence Greenleaf, and Clinton Looney will officiate, with burial in Tabor Cemetary at Falls Mills.The body will be taken from Dudley Memorial Mortuary to the home at 2p.m. Friday and to the church one hour before services.Mrs. Buckland died Thursday morning in a Bluefield hospital after being admitted two weeks ago.She was a native of Tazewell County, Va., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Granger Davidson. She was a member of the Falls Mills Christian Church, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Aixiliary, and the GIA.Survivors, other than her husband, include a daughter, Mrs. James W. Lawrence of the home; four sons, Robert Charles, Walter, and L.W. Buckland, Jr., of Falls Mills; two sisters, Mrs. Cosby Stone of Orlando, Florida, and Mrs. Robert Wimmer of Falls Mills; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.Three sisters preceded her in death.

Cause of Death: Conj. Heart Failure
Church Affiliation: Falls Mills Christian Church/PresbytarianDate of Baptism: June 1911 by W.S. Bullard, Falls Mills, Va
Hobbies: crochet, food canning, quilting
Occupation: Homemaker

Descendants of Larkin Watson Buckland, Sr.Generation No. 4)
1. LARKIN WATSON5 BUCKLAND, SR. (JACOB ALEXANDER4, JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born February 14, 1885 in Mudfork, Tazewell County, Virginia, and died February 5, 1967 in Falls Mills, Virginia Tabor Cemetary. He married MARY JANE DAVIDSON March 3, 1909 in Tazewell County, Virginia, daughter of ERASTUS GRANGER DAVIDSON and ELIZA GREEVER GREGORY.
Children of L.W. BUCKLAND, SR and MARY DAVIDSON are:
i. MARY JANE6 BUCKLAND, (Twin)b. February 12, 1910; d. July 23, 1910, Harry Cemetary Falls Mills, Va..More About
ii. MARGRETTE HAYNES BUCKLAND, (Twin)b. February 12, 1910; d. September 3, 1910, Harry Cemetary, Falls Mills, Virginia.
iii. BERTHA WARD BUCKLAND, b. September 19, 1911, Bluefield, West Virginia; d. October 6, 1975, Falls Mills, Virginia. Harry Cemetery.
iv. NORA FRANCIS "FRANKIE" BUCKLAND, b. July 25, 1913, Bluefield, W. Va.; d. February 12, 1955, N. Tazewell, Virginia Harry Cemetary; m. WALTER W. GRAHAM, October 7, 1934. Cause of Death: Heart attack Date of Baptism: October, 1927 by M.C. HughesMedical Information: Heart disease,3.
v. LARKIN WATSON BUCKLAND, JR., b. October 8, 1915, Bluefield, West Virginia; d. November 6, 1993, Bluefield, W. Va. ST. Lukes Hos. Grandview Cemetary.4.
vi. ROBERT CECIL BUCKLAND, SR., b. April 14, 1918, Williamson, W. Va. Mingo County.5.
vii. CHARLES NYE "CHUB" BUCKLAND, b. March 16, 1924, Falls Mills, Virginia; d. June 29, 1978, Claytor Lake, Pulaski County, Virginia.6. Harry Cemetery
viii. WALTER EDWARD BUCKLAND, SR., b. March 14, 1926, Falls Mills, Virginia; d.

2. BERTHA WARD6 BUCKLAND (LARKIN WATSON5, JACOB ALEXANDER4, JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born September 19, 1911 in Bluefield, West Virginia, and died October 6, 1975 in Falls Mills, Virginia. She married JAMES WALTER LAWRENCE, SR. October 7, 1934.More About BERTHA WARD BUCKLAND:Cause of Death: Heart AttackChurch Affiliation: Falls Mills Christian ChurchMedical Information: Heart diseaseOccupation: Montgomery Ward, Bluefield, W. VA.
Children of BERTHA BUCKLAND and JAMES LAWRENCE
i. Living
ii. GEORGE WATSON "RED" LAWRENCE, b. December 2, 1937.3.

LARKIN WATSON6 BUCKLAND, JR. (LARKIN WATSON5, JACOB ALEXANDER4, JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born October 8, 1915 in Bluefield, West Virginia, and died November 6, 1993 in Bluefield, W. Va. ST. Lukes Hos. Grandview Cemetary. He married NANNIE LUCILLE DAVIS September 11, 1938 in Bristol, Tennessee, daughter of ASA DAVIS and ALTHA BROOKS.Larkin Watson Buckland, known to most as "Buddy" was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, Mercer County and resided his early years at 1505 Highland Avenue. He was a Democrat (no matter what !). He retired from the Norfolk and Western Railroad 1/24/1980 as an engineer after 40 years of service beginning 10/12/1940 on Penn. Railroad and 12/3/1942, N&W. He was previously a coal miner; a barber, attending Kel-Roe Barber College on High Street in Columbus, Ohio. The same building is now (7/1988) occupied by a book store.Buddy's mother Mary Jane Davidson said that L.W.Sr.'s name was Larkin Watson "Haynes" Buckland. Thus, she passed the name on to twin, "Margrette Haynes Buckland" who died as an infant, then to L.W.Jr. and subsquently to a grandson "Ellis Haynes Buckland"In April 1977, Buddy was working on a train in Williamson, West Virginia. There was a flooding in the coal fields which trapped the train and its crew for four days, from Sunday night until Wednesday morning. The crew was stranded on the 3rd floor of the 10 story Mountaineer Hotel. Flood waters were 20 feet deep in the street and on 2nd Avenue up the the 2nd story of the hotel. Beside the hotel was the Chamber of Commerce where there is a statue of an Indian, made of coal. All of that was under water.Buddy and some of his crew found mesh wire from an antenna on the roof and got 2x4's to make nets. They caught items floating in front of the hotel. In fact, they fished out food in cans and plastic, enough to feed 90 people during the stay. Crew members fished out beer, whiskey and cigarettes. Carlton Whitley, brakeman on the job, even fished out a tire to fit his truck.When the water subsided, the men waded out with garbage bags on their legs and made it to the Salvation Army, setup in the school.Microwave (?) phone systems had just gone into effect. Buddy heard Supt. Stephens on the phone, spoke with him resulting in Robert Buckland coming to Williamson to pick up the crew.In 1966, highway 460 between Bluefield, Va. and Tazewell was being expanded to 4-lanes. Homes were being sold, but had to be moved to new locatins. Buddy bought a home to move about 4 miles west of its original location to the current (2008) location on Bluefield-Tazewell Rd. He often said he was the only man to buy a house and ride it home. He rode atop the house to help move electrical wires out of the way as the movers trucked the house.

Cause of Death: Conjestive Heart Failure
Church Affiliation: Falls Mills Christian Church
Date of Baptism: October, 1927 by M.C. Hughes
Hobbies: Fishing
Occupation: N&W eng. 10/12/1940 retired 1/24/1980Political Affiliation: Democrat
Lucille Davis Buckland was named for her paternal grandmother, Nancy C. "Nannie" Jessee.

Church Affiliation: Christian/Springville Christian ChurchDate of Baptism: 8/10/1947 Falls Mills Christian/P.McHaffeyDOB: September 3, 1921, Tazewell, VirginiaHobbies: Quilting, Reading, Grandchildren
Medical Information: High blood pressure, Macular Degeneration, She lost most of her central vision by age 74, as did her mother and sister Russell Mundy.Occupation: Homemaker
Political Affiliation: Republician -Registered at age 72
Children of LARKIN BUCKLAND and NANNIE DAVIS

4. ROBERT CECIL6 BUCKLAND, SR. (LARKIN WATSON5, JACOB ALEXANDER4, JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born April 14, 1918 in Williamson, W. Va. Mingo County. He married MARGARET ALOIS WALLACE September 1, 1939 in Bland County, Virginia, daughter of GROVER WALLACE and ETNA CALDWELL. Falls Mills, Va.
Church Affiliation: Christian Church
Date of Baptism: October 1927 by M.C. Hughes, Falls MillsHobbies: Sunday School Teacher/Deacon/ElderOccupation: N&W Railroad Eng. Retired 9/14/1979/39 yrs. Margaret is the daughter of Grover Cleveland and Ora Etna Caldwell.

CHARLES NYE "CHUB"6 BUCKLAND (LARKIN WATSON5, JACOB ALEXANDER4, JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born March 16, 1924 in Falls Mills, Virginia, and died June 29, 1978 in Claytor Lake, Pulaski County, Virginia. He married CLARA JANE RASH February 1, 1946 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

Charles was buried July 1, 1978 at Harry Cemetary in Falls Mills, Virginia. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Also a 36 year employee of the N&W. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Bluefield chapters of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Moose, and Falls Mills Christian Church.He was beptised 6/12/1938 by Elton Dennis at Falls Mills.
Military: Served in WW II
Cause of Death: Drowning
Occupation: N&W Railroad Eng.
Political Affiliation: Republician
Clara church Affiliation: Graham Christian Church

6. WALTER EDWARD6 BUCKLAND, SR. (LARKIN WATSON5, JACOB ALEXANDER4, JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born March 14, 1926 in Falls Mills, Virginia. He married FRANCIS FAYE HART August 20, 1947 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Falls Mills, Va. C
hurch Affiliation: Falls Mills Christian Church
Date of Baptism: May 22, 1938 by Elton Dennis, Falls Mills
Military: Served in U.S. Navy during WWII /Okinawa
Occupation: N&W Eng. retired 1986

Monday, June 29, 2009

Happy Birthday Cameron!

Enjoy your big day Cam!
CELEBRATE!

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138 Years Ago Today
June 29, 1871 - January 19, 1939

Charles Edward Gregory (Franklin Clemons, John Keatts, William, John, Thomas III, Thomas II, Thomas, Richard) was one of twelve children born to Franklin Clemons and Shelma Statira V. (Shawver) Gregory in Tazewell County, VA. Charles, my 1st cousin, 3x removed, married Yeuracia Florence (Caldwell) on February 23, 1860. They had two children that I know of - Carl David and Jenetta Fay "Nettie" Steele.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Happy Birthday!

Have a fabulous and fun 2nd birthday, Brandon Mace
You are adorable!

Looks like the cupcakes taste pretty good..mmmmmm

Happy Birthday Cecil

68 Years Ago Today
June 27, 1941

Have a great day cuz!

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80 Years Ago Today
June 27, 1929 - June 25, 1964

My 3rd cousin, 1x removed, Donald Edward Tabor (George Edward "Hub", Henry J., Stephen Paris, James, William) was one of only two children that I know of born to George Edward and Annie Marie (Harris) Tabor. His sister was Judy Gail Tabor. Donald Edward served in the US Air Force during World War II and is buried in the Tabor Cemetery at Mudfork, Tazewell County, VA.

Friday, June 26, 2009

On This Day in 1880

129 Years Ago Today
June 26, 1880 - November 11, 1906

Obed E. Gregory was one of ten children born to Thomas Edward (John Keatts, William, John) and Martha J. (Steele) Gregory.

Emma E. Gregory
George R. Gregory
Ella L. Gregory
Perlina Belle Gregory
Samuel W. Gregory
Martha J. Gregory
Mary N. Gregory
Obed E. Gregory (my 1st cousins, 3x removed)
Grover Cleveland Gregory
Edward S. Gregory

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

On This Day in 1857

152 Years Ago Today
June 24, 1857 - November 21, 1922

My great grandmother, Eliza Greever Gregory, was one of six children born to Daniel Parham and Mary Jane (Daugherty) Gregory in Tazewell County, VA.

John K.L. Gregory (twin)
Elizabeth Hollard Gregory (twin)
Nancy Ward "Nannie" Gregory
Eliza Greever Gregory
Lewis (Louis) H. Gregory
Not too sure - Lucy Gregory

Eliza married Erastus Granger Davidson on July 22, 1859 and they were parents to eight children.

Charles Lewis Davison
Mary Jane Davidson (my grandmother)
Sallie Elizabeth Davidson
Cosby Isabell Davidson
Samuel Patton Davidson
Luther Hefford Davidson
Nannie Crockett Davidson
Ella Finley (Findley) Davidson

This picture shows the family except for Ella, so it was taken between 1901 and 1903.

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120 Years Ago Today
June 24, 1889

Melissa M. (Walker) married my 1st cousin, 3x removed, George Fulton Daugherty (David Allen, John L., John, John). George was 1st cousin to Eliza above. Her mother, Mary Jane Daugherty and his father, David Allen Daugherty were siblings.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

On This Day in 1839

170 Years Ago Today
June 23, 1839 - July 1862

My 2nd great grand uncle, James Madison Gregory (John Keatts, William, John, Thomas III, Thomas II, Thomas, Richard) was one of fifteen children born to John Keatts and Elizabeth Holland (Corder) Gregory of Pittsylvania County, VA. James M. married Barbara Jane (Whitley) on December 24, 1857 in Tazewell County, VA. They had two daughters before his Civil War death in Texas.

Daniel Parham Gregory (my 2nd great grandfather)
Louis Corder Gregory
William Lowery Gregory
Perlina Ledford Gregory
John Henry Gregory
Permelia Clement Gregory
Martha Tucker Gregory
Mary Clay Gregory
Richard Shadrack Gregory
Nancy Reeves Gregory
Elizabeth Holland Gregory
Franklin Clemons Gregory
James Madison Gregory
Thompson Edward Gregory
Doctor Clauton Gregory

Just this week I was contacted by a relative who supplied this information below. It details the Gregory's trek west by wagon. Also one document shows the probate after James Madison Gregory's death. Thank you so much for sharing this with us Cindy.

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92 Years Ago Today
June 23, 1917 - February 4, 1921

My 2nd cousin, 2x removed, Claude Gregory, was one of three known children born to Lewis (Louis) F. and Alice Jane (Keesee) Gregory. He died at the age of 3 from measels and is buried at the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Bluefield, Mercer County, WV. I visited that cemetery in May 2009, but did not find his gravesite. There is a possibility that he is buried in the Kessee plot which includes some unmarked graves.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Happy Birthday Sarah

Happy, Happy, Happy Day!

Seems just a few short years ago that I received this cute school picture.

My how you have grown. Have a wonderful and blessed celebration.

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90 Years Ago Today

June 22, 1919 - February 23, 1941

Charles Edward Buckland, Jr. was one of eight children born to Charles, Sr. and Elizabeth Burnett "lizzie" Hudgins in Tazewell County, VA.

Louise Annie "John" Buckland
William Clyde Buckland
Joseph Kelser Buckland
Una Blanche Buckland
Maude Clara Buckland
Clyde Curtis "Curt" Buckland
Charles Edward Buckland, Jr. (my 2nd cousin, 1x removed)
Hubert Buckland

Harry Cemetery, Falls Mills, VA

Thursday, June 18, 2009

On This Day in 1802

207 Years Ago Today
June 18, 1802 - June 15, 1890

My 3rd great grandmother, Mary Polly Harman (Hezekiah, Henry, Sr., Adam Heinrich) was one of ten children born to Hezekiah and Mary Polly (Brown) Harman). She married Robert W. Davidson (Joseph, John Goolman, ?, John) son of Joseph and Matilda Amanda (Patton) Davidson on February 3, 1825. They had five children.

Hezekiah "Kiah" Harman
Mary Polly Harman
Erastus Granger Harman
Rhoda N. Harman
Jane G. Harman
Martha B. Harman
William W. Harman
Nancy Wilburn Harman
Colonel Henry Brown Harman
Elias George W. Harman

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Samuel Patton Davidson (my 2nd great grandfather)
Erastus Granger Davidson
Jane R. Davidson
Rush Davidson
John Preston Davidson

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

On This Day in 1866

143 Years Ago Today
June 17, 1866

Robert Wallace Davidson (Samuel Patton, Robert W., Joseph, John Goolman) was one of nine children born to Samuel Patton and Milly (Taylor) Davidson. Robert was a step brother to my great grandfather, Erastus Granger Davidson. The boys were both sons of Samuel Patton Davidson, but Granger's mother was Vicie (Allen)per Tazewell County Courthouse records. Robert's full siblings include:

Mary E. Davidson
Charles Davidson
Louisa Davidson
Causby J. Davidson
Robert Wallace Davidson
Theresa Davidson
Samuel P. Davidson
Cynthia H. Davidson
Joseph H. Davidson

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127 Years Ago Today
June 17, 1882 - November 3, 1966

Charles Henry Peery, Jr. (Charles H.,Sr., John Drew, Major David, John, James)was one of seven children born to Charles Henry and Ellen Phoebe (Beavers) Peery, Sr. He married Annie L. (Groseclose) and had three children. Charles and Annie are buried at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, VA.

John David Peery
Joseph Grattan Peery
Lena Devore Peery
Charles Henry Peery, Jr. (4th cousin, 2x removed)
Maggie C. Peery
Kate Louisa Peery
Letitia Ward Peery

Three children:

Ellen L. Peery
Louisa Lena Peery
Charles Henry Peery, III

Monday, June 15, 2009

On This Day in 1818

191 Years Ago Today
June 15, 1818

My 3rd great grandfather, John Keatts Gregory(William, John, Thomas III, Thomas II, Thomas) married Elizabeth Holland (Corder) in June 15, 1818 in Pittsylvania County, VA; they had fifteen children and moved to Clear Fork, Tazewell County, VA.

Daniel Parham Gregory (my 2nd great grandfather)
Lewis Corder Gregory
William Lowery Gregory
Perlina Ledford Gregory
John Henry Gregory
Permelia Clement Gregory
Martha Tucker Gregory
Mary Clay Gregory
Richard Shadrack Gregory
Nancy Reeves Gregory
Elizabeth Holland Gregory
Franklin Clemons Gregory
James Madison Gregory
Thompson Edward Gregory
Doctor Clauton Gregory

John and Elizabeth are interred at the Daniel Gregory Cemetery, Clear Fork, Tazewell County, VA.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

On This Day in 1836

Happy Anniversary
Brian & Stephanie

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173 Years Ago Today
June 14, 1836 - October 23, 1904

My 2nd great grand uncle, David Allen Daugherty, was one of four known children born to John L. and Nancy (Ward) Daugherty.

Mary Jane Daugherty (my 2nd great grandmother)
Isaac W. Daugherty
George C. Daugherty
David Allen Daugherty

David married Nancy "Nannie" Laine Moore on October 6, 1825 in Tazewell County, VA. They were parents to seven children.

Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Daugherty
Harriet Letcher Daugherty
Margaret W. Daugherty
John William Daugherty
George Fulton Daugherty
Charles R. Daugherty
Nannie Mae Daugherty

David and his wife Nannie are buried in Marrs Graveyard in Falls Mills, Virginia. Unfortunately, the small cemetery is now owned by someone who stables horses on the property without fencing the cemetery plots. Head stones are tragically being turned over and destroyed by the animals. In the fall of 08, I politely wrote the person that I think owns the property asking for some consideration in fencing the plots. As of this date, I have had no response.

Nancy Laine "Nannie" (Moore) Daugherty

David served in the Civil War as private, Company D, 23rd Battalion of Infantry, Confederate States of America. David B. Baldwin was the Captain of the Battalion known as "Derrick's Battalion." They saw service in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. David Daugherty was wounded, but recovered. He settled at Tazewell Co., Virginia and helped his community in many capacities.

Rev. David Allen Daugherty was a Methodist minister and a teacher. Between 1865-1869 he was Commissioner of the Revenue, District 1. 1869 Assistant Commissioner, District 1 and 2. 1891 Deputy Sheriff. He was related to Virginia's Governor John Letcher.

He was christened in the Methodist church. Aft 1891, minister to Coal Camps: McDowell Co., WV, especially Davy, WV. (Source: Northrups & Families puterman@nb.sympatico.ca 4-1-2008) NorthrupM.FTW
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116 Years Ago Today
June 14, 1893

My 1st cousin, 3x removed, Emma Gregory married Robert G. Shufflebarger in Tazewell County, VA. Emma was one of ten children born to Thompson Edward and Martha J. (Steele) Gregory.

Emma E. Gregory
George R. Gregory
Ella L. Gregory
Perlina Belle Gregory
Samuel W. Gregory
Martha J. Gregory
Mary N. Gregory
Obed E. Gregory
Grover Cleveland Gregory
Edward S. Gregory

I only know of two children from Emma and Robert. - Otis and Anderson.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Happy 50th

Have a wonderful day!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Happy Anniversary

June 11, 1988

Enjoy your day and just for fun.....

did you know that you share this anniversary with your 4th great grandparents, John and Hannah (Letcher) Dougherty (Daugherty)?

210 Years Ago Today

June 11, 1799

Our immigrant ancestor, John Dougherty, was born in Strabane County, Tyrone Ireland in 1776 and married Hannah in Rockbridge County, VA. She was born 11-5-1771 in St James, Goochland County, VA. They were the parents of nine children.

James Thompson Dougherty
John L. Daugherty (our 3rd great grandfather)
Clarinda Julia Dougherty
Julia Ann Dougherty
Giles Dougherty
Mary Esther Dougherty
Sallie Houston Dougherty
Mary Hannah Dougherty
William Houston Dougherty

from shared FTM data online we find that John Dougherty moved from Tazewell County, Virginia in about 1820 to McMinn County, Tennessee near present day Riceville, in either the Old Salem or Double Springs community.

Earlier John Dougherty Research notes:
John Dougherty, brother to

James
William
Nancy Dougherty

The William C. Dougherty Book of 1930 indicated he came to America with the other three siblings. Several clues follow family traditions and folklore. One story relates John migrated into Pennsylvania while other evidence indicates he either settled in Virginia as did his siblings and later migrated West or died without issue. John Dougherty married a Hannah Letcher, daughter to John Letcher and Mary Houston. John Letcher was from Fluvanna County, Virginia and Mary Houston was from Rockbridge County, Virginia. Mary's father, Robert Houston was born in Ireland ca. 1720 and came to America prior to Mary's birth. Other than what was recorded of Hannah, it is known they lived in the late 1800's in Tazwell Co.,Virginia and Hannah died in Tennessee. (Ref. WFT Vol. 12, #1881)
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Last Will of John Dougherty - McMinn County, Tennessee
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I, John Dougherty do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament. First I direct that my funeral expenses and all my debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any monys that I may disposed or may be first come into the hands of my Executor. Secondly I give and bequeath into my daughter Mary B Daugherty one half of the Spring lot, the East end including the spring also running with the lane west with Allen Haleys line to the corner, thence continuing a straight line to John Jenkins line so as to include fifty acres together with the buildings and orchard on said fifty acres of land also all my personal property that may remain after my death. Thirdly I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Bradford the remainder of my lands which will be about eighty acers by paying to my daughter Clarinda Mitchell one hundred dollars, and to my daughter Juliann Parkinson the sum of ten dollars. Lastly I do nominate and appoint David Bradford my Executor. In witness thereof I do this my Will set my hand and Seal this 13th day of June 1849.
John Dougherty
Signed and Sealed in the presence of us to which we subscribe our names in the presence of the
Testator this 18th day of June 1849.
Attest John Jenkins
Allen Haley
Year: 1840 State: Tennessee County: McMinn Sheet No: 125
Reel No: M704-527 Enumerated by: John S. Bridges
Transcribed by Sherry Yancey Babb for USGenWeb,

From Rockbridge County Records:
To the Clerk of Rockingham County, This is to certify that I have given My Consent that John
Dougherty may obtain license to marry My Daughter Hannah Letcher given under My hand this tenth day of June 1799 Mary Letcher David Dougherty James Letcher Sworn to by both witnesses this 10 June 1799 A Reid CC. Know all men these presents that we John Dougherty & David Dougherty are held and firmly bound to James Wood governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the for the time being and to his successors in the Sum of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars to which payment will and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors & jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Witness our hands and seals this 10th day of June 1799. The condition of the above obligationis made that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be solomized between the above bound John Dougherty & Hannah Letcher of Rockbridge. If therefore there shall be no lawful cause to obstruct the same then this obligation to be void or else remain in full force
Teste John Dougherty [[SEAL]]
David Dougherty [[SEAL]]
A Reid CC
More About Hannah Letcher:
Buried in: McMinn County, Tennessee3
Christening: 05 Nov 1771, St. James, Northam, Goochland Co., VA
Residence: Tazewell Co., VA; Tennessee3

To the Clerk of Rockbridge County, This is to certify that I have given My Consent that John Dougherty may obtain license to marry My Daughter Hannah Letcher given under My hand this tenth day of June 1799 Mary Letcher David Dougherty James Letcher Sworn to by both witnesses this 10 June 1799 A Reid CC
Know all men these presents that we John Dougherty & David Dougherty
are held and firmly bound to James Wood governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the for the time being and to his successors in the Sum of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars to which payment will and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors & jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Witness our hands and seals this 10th day of June 1799.
The condition of the above obligationis made that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be solomized between the above bound John Dougherty & Hannah Letcher of Rockbridge. If therefore there shall be no lawful cause to obstruct the same then this obligation to be void or else remain in full
force
Teste John Dougherty [[SEAL]]
David Dougherty [[SEAL]]
A Reid CC

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

On This Day in 1782

227 Years Ago Today
June 10, 1782 - May 28, 1843

My 3rd great grandfather, John Keatts Gregory(William, John, Thomas III, Thomas II, Thomas) was one of nine children born to William and Martha (Tucker) Gregory. John married Elizabeth Holland (Corder) in 1818; they had fifteen children, moved to Clear Fork, VA and are interred at the Daniel Gregory Cemetery, Tazewell County, VA.

John Keatts Gregory
Maryan Polly Gregory
William Gregory, Jr.
Lowry Gregory
Elizabeth Gregory
Richard Dennis Gregory
Nancy Gregory
Martha Patsy Gregory
Robert T. Gregory

I believe this is a relative of John Keatts, but I do not have the exact relation yet; he was probably an uncle or great uncle.

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117 Years Ago Today
June 10, 1892 - February 1, 1970

Bessee M. Keesee was born in Pulaski, VA and died in Suffolk, VA. She married my 2nd cousin, 2x removed, George R. Gregory. He was born in Gratton, VA in 1891 and died August 8, 1969 in Bluefield, WV. Both Bessee and George are buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Gratton.

George was the great grandson of John Keatts Gregory (above).

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Happy Birthday

Has it really been 18 years?

Elizabeth

Saturday, June 6, 2009

On This Day

Happy Birthday Raymond

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166 Years Ago Today
June 6, 1843

My 3rd great grandfather, John L. Dougherty, married his second wife Hannah Peery in Tazewell County, VA.

John's first wife was Nancy (Ward), my 3rd great grandmother, and daughter of Southwest Virginia pioneer David Ward.

Friday, June 5, 2009

On This Day in 1872

137 Years Ago Today
June 5, 1872 - August 31, 1946

My first cousin, 2x removed, Charles Edward Buckland, Sr. was one of five children born to William Jasper and Emily (Tabor) Buckland. According to my records (please correct me if needed sherrykelly@comcast.net) He was a twin to his sister Maude.

Siblings include:

John A. Buckland
Unknown Buckland
James J. Buckland
Maude B. Buckland
Charles Edward Buckland, Sr. (buried at Harry Cemetery, Falls Mills, VA)

Charles married Elizabeth Burnett Hudgins and they had eight children:

Louise Annie "John" Buckland
William Clyde Buckland
Joseph Kelser Buckland
Una Blanche Buckland
Maude Clara Buckland
Clyde Curtis "Curt" Buckland
Charles Edward Buckland, Jr.
Hubert Buckland

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142 Years Ago Today
June 5, 1867

John William Daugherty was one of seven children born to David Allen and Nancy "Nannie" Lain (Moore)Daugherty in Tazewell County, VA. John William married Angeline A. Walker on December 25, 1884 in Bland County, VA. His siblings include:

Sarah Elizabeth Daugherty
Harriet Letcher Daugherty
Margaret W. Daugherty
John William Daugherty (my 3rd cousin, 1x removed)
George Fulton Daugherty
Charles R. Daugherty
Nannie Mae Daugherty

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

On This Day in 1896

113 Years Ago Today
June 3, 1896 - June 10, 1899

Gladys S. Shufflebarger was one of six children, my 2nd cousins, 2x removed, born to Thomas L. and Perlina Belle (Gregory) Shufflebarger. She is buried at the T.E. Steele Cemetery, Clearfork, Bland County, VA.

Curtis L. Shufflebarger (Bank of Tazewell Co)
Gladys B. Shufflebarger
Clyde W. Shufflebarger
Edith M. Shufflebarger
Forrest Gregory Shufflebarger
Thomas Garnett Shufflebarger

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

WARNING - Watch for Snakes

If you are at all bothered by snakes, you might want to skip this post. I mean, this is supposed to be a family tree blog to which I post ancestoral information and pictures based chronologically on birth or anniversary dates. However, some days I don't have any relatives to post or boast about, so I feel free to stray.

Almost daily, I stroll our secluded suburban neighborhood and see beautiful things. We are surrounded by a natural setting that offers, eagles, hawks, redfox and even a coyote or two on occasion. If only I were a wonderful photographer who could capture the moment to share with you.

Lately ... I have seen SNAKES, SNAKES, SNAKES - Yuk!

This morning a small, probably harmless SNAKE met me at the faucet as I turned on my garden sprinkler. A little later, I halted in my tracks when I spotted a huge shiny dark slithering SNAKE crossing the street in the direction of the pond. Just last week, I found a wonderfully colorful SNAKE, a couple of houses down; the obvious victim of direct contact with a car tire. Yes! Yes!

The red, yellow and black stripe SNAKE is actually my favorite. I mean, if I could have a favorite SNAKE. Not just because it is dead, but because it is beautiful and has a great story attached. It's a Florida Scarlet SNAKE.

The snakes in question are the venomous Coral Snake, and my favorite copycat, the Florida Scarlet Snake. Oftentimes in nature, a species will mimic the appearance of a dangerous species, for protection. Animals know to stay away from the venomous Coral Snake, so a similar color pattern has helped other snake species survive.

There's one little glitch, however. Though the mimic snake has a similar size and shape, and the same Red-Black-Yellow color scheme, the order of the pattern is different. For some reason, the mimic, has black bands every other color. The coral snake is the only one that has alternating yellow bands. Thus, with the Coral snake, the red band touches the yellow band, and with the mimics, the red band touches the black band.

Here is what I love - In order to help folk remember how to distinguish a venomous from a harmless SNAKE, a man named "Fat" Jack Loticus developed a rhyme in 1862.

Red and yellow, kill a fellow
Red and black, friend of Jack.

Cool, Huh? I always say that rhyme to myself, just to be sure.

Anyway, imagine our Virginia pioneer ancestors forging their way through the mountain side forests and rockbed rivers, and the encounters they must have had with SNAKES. Some SNAKES common to southwest Virginia are shown below. Would you recognize them if you happened upon one?

Black Racer

Copperhead
Cottonmouth
Timber Rattler

If you want to know more about SNAKES, visit http://fwie.fw.vt.edu/VHS/reptiles/snakes/snakes_of_virginia.htm

Monday, June 1, 2009

On This Day in 1851

158 Years Ago Today
June 1, 1851 - January 21, 1935

My 3rd cousin, 3x removed, Charles Henry Peery, Sr. was one of six children born to John Drew and Mary Clay (Gregory) Peery in Tazewell County, VA.

David Preston Peery
Charles Henry Peery, Sr. (m. Ellen Phoebe Beavers)
George Peery
Ellen Martelia Peery
Louisa Alice Peery
Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Peery
Charles and Ellen had seven children.
John David Peery
Joseph Grattan Peery
Lena Devore Peery
Charles Henry Peery, Jr.
Maggie C. Peery
Kate Louisa Peery
Letitia Ward Peery

The couple is buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell, VA.

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