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Mary Isabelle & Irene were the daughters of my Uncle Randolph Peden Hamby and Aunt Irene Hamby. Randolph was a brother to my dad, Wells B. Hamby.
Irma Hamby Evans 8/26/2017
Mary Isabelle & Irene were the daughters of my Uncle Randolph Peden Hamby and Aunt Irene Hamby. Randolph was a brother to my dad, Wells B. Hamby.
Irma Hamby Evans 8/26/2017
The man far right front row is George Marcus Franks. known as Uncle Tip Franks. He was a member of the 22nd Arkansas Volunteers, was captured at Vicksburg and was released upon his promise not to fight any more. He returned to what was then Hempstead County. His niece, Mattie Bright Hamilton married the son of Charles Montgomery Andres, far left with the drum, George Logan Andres.
The man with the vest and drum, seated front row, is Charles Montgomery Andres, a Union soldier with the 9th Connecticut Regiment. He was born Charles Adrien Jean Baptiste Andree in New Orleans, went to an orphanage at age 4, served in the civil war as Charles Andre and arrived in what was then Hempstead County in 1967 as Charles Montgomery Andres. He married Nancy Ann Waddle, daughter of Archibald Waddle n 1970 and had seven children, six boys and a girl. There has been a book on his life published -- Reveille, A Story of Survival, War and Family -- written by his great-grandson George S. Smith, of the Sutton Community.
I thought it was cool to go to google maps and view the differences between now and then. This photo was taken North West from in front of what is now the old Holly's Health Mart.
Alex Ross
Rachel (Hart) Vaden is my grandmother. She was born 1/11/1914. She recently passed (10/16/2009). The dates on this photo should read early 1920's. Her mother was Myrtie Purtle. Does anyone have info on her? Thank you.
Where is vol 53? My great-grand father was born in Prescott and I am trying to find information about his family. His name is George Arnold Tompkins, I don't know his parents names. He was born in the late 1800's. If anyone has any information please e-mail me at shaytaw@yahoo.com. Thank you.
My grandfather (Harlee Steed) is supposed to be in the picture. Please, please, please correct it so that I could see it! Thank you for a wonderful site!
The present building was built in 1974. There is a stone either in the brick fence out front, or on the building itself that says so along with the cornerstone from the original building.
This was originally Gibson's Discount Store. We lived in the Hale's trailer park across the street when it was built in the mid 1970's. I remember watching them build it.
My uncle, J. Phil Burns is on the bottom row, third from the left. I have an additional "portrait" of him in uniform, taken, it appears in 1921-22. He is listed here as Phill Burns. My mother's maiden name is Agnes Burns, also of Prescott - along with her other siblings, 7 in all. She married Otis Theodore Bourns (pronounced Burns) of DeQueen, Arkansas in 1934. Her mother's maiden name was Dolly Pearl Phillips, thus comes my name Phillips Monroe Bourns. My mom went by the name Burns Bourns. I would like to hear from anybody whose father was on this football team. Phil Bourns
I have non-photo copy print of my uncle John Phillips Burns, aka:John Phill Burns, Jay Phil Burns, Phill Burns in his football uniform as a Curley Wolf of 1922 football team of considerable fame in Prescott. Willing to contribute to any effort to "reconstruct" that team. Also have copy of speech he gave at the Mann High School reunion about 15-20 years ago. Will share with anyone interested in the "memories" of his youth in Prescott during the first two decades of the 20th century. If interested, please email me. Phillips Bourns
I got to work with many photos in the Hamby collection when I volunteered at the Depot a few years back. My grandmother's house is the one in the lot behind where the girls are standing and she (Caroline Hays Arnett) grew up around both of them.
This picture is NEWER than 1950. It is more like 1970. The men's glasses and clothing are certainly not from the 1950's. Also, I knew Jim Wingfield, and he would have been younger in 1950 than as he appears in this photo.
I believe that this is probably Joseph Kelso Waddle as Joseph's daughter married a Lewis Stewart and they had 12 kids 1 of whom was Brice Stewart so he would be Brice's grandfather.
I am wondering about the person in this photo as this same picture was sent to me as being Joseph Kelso Waddle so when I saw it here I was very surprised.
My grandmother, Alta Grant, worked at Dalrymple and Henry for many, many years. We used to visit her each summer and she would buy us each a "Bobbie Brooks" outfit from the store...very nice memories
I beleive all of these men were Union Soldiers. This picture was taken at the same reunion as the picture below - Vol 64 No 7. The picture below is the same reunion, but the Confederate Soldiers. My great grandfather is in the picture below.
The bearded man standing next to the door is Oliver S. Jones - my great grandfather. He can also be seen in the picture titled "Civil War Veterans Reunion" (second picture - Vol 64 No. 7) seated third from the left.
The man seated third from the left is Oliver S. Jones - my greatgrandfather. He served in the 8th Arkansas Infantry. The man to his right (seated second from left) is Alfred Luck - his best friend. Oliver named one of his sons Alfred Luck Jones after his best friend. Oliver also owned Jones Blacksmith Shop and you can recognize him in the picture titled "Jones and Co. Blacksmithing around 1900"
There are a couple of Almond (Almand) folks in this photo that I may be related to. I'm descended from Welcome T. Almond (aka Almand) who lived in Nevada County in the late 1800's to 1917. Any relatives out there, please contact me!
The play was probably "Pickles" based on the backdrop ("Wurtzelpraeter Inn"). It was somewhat popular for glee clubs of that era. A description of "Pickles" follows: PICKLES
The scenes were laid in the Garden of Wurtzelpraeter Inn, Vienna at carnival time and in a gypsy camp near Vienna. Johnas H. Pennington, an American millionaire pickle manufacturer, with his daughter, June, arrived in Vienna amidst preparations for the annual carnival. To
his consternation he finds Jones, his advertising expert, advertising Pennington's Peter Piper Pickles too well. An old acquaintance, Lady Vivian, a wealthy English- woman, also arrives on her annual quest in search of her daughter, who was lost near Vienna at Carnival time when a baby. Kinski, the pompous police chief, plots to substitute the lost child of Lady Vivian and marry her for the fortune.
A band of gypsies visit the carnival led by Jigo, the chieftain, and his supposed daughter, Ilona. Events lead all to the gypsy camp where a magic pool reveals the face of Lady Vivian's daughter. Arthur Crefont, a poor artist, wins recognition of his art and also the hand of June Pennington. Lady Vivian consents to become Mrs. Pennington; Kinski's plot is exposed; Ilona is restored to her mother and Jones is rewarded with success in his campaign for the hand of Ilona.
I was the basketball manager for the years 1956 and 1957, when Julius Adams and Terrell Calhoun were coaches. Remember winning the District and going to State Tournament. Never forget working on my own time on Saturday's washing uniforms and clean dressing areas. The wooden floor was a very new floor and was one of the best in Arkansas. I also worked in the Time Clock booth and recorded shots made and location shots taken. Information used by coaches. Wrapped a lot of ankles and folded and handed out a lot of uniforms for the games. Good memories.
My Parents and their 2 kids, (my sister Kay and I) moved from Magnolia, Ark. to Prescott in 1946 and I started the second grade in this school with Mrs. Ardel Clark as my teacher. The next year I was transferred to the third grade in a new building they built behind the elementary school on the east side of town near where the park is now. Mrs. Gann was my teacher then.
I spent many hours on Saturday's, watching cowboy moves and jungle movies. A coke and a bag of popcorn was what I usually got when I went in. I would do this every Saturday when I went home with Jerry Garner. I would go home with him on the school bus and spend the night with him. Then we would get up on Saturday morning, play and get ready to go to town. The movie was our babysitter while our mothers did their shopping. Daddy owned half of Dalrymple and Henry on the other side of Buchanan's Drug Store and I got my hair cuts at Fore's Barber Shop by Ralph or Shorty Fore.
I am writing a book involving this tornado and I am looking for more information on this tornado and more pictures. Please contact me if you have any information.
Thank you
Nora Ovelia Campbell McKinnon is the second person from the left in this photo. She was born September 20, 1891 in Hempstead Co., AR and died September 21, 1987 in Prescott, Nevada Co., AR. She was the daughter of Lee Ander Campbell, b 1865 in AR and Leena Parzaid Aslin, b 1870 in TN. Lee Ander Campbell's mother was Martha E. Stewart, dtr. of Samuel P. Stewart & Elizabeth Darby. Lee's father was Thomas E. Campbell, b 1829 in Frederick, Winchester, VA. NORA was married to David Asberry McKinnon, b 1888 in Pike Co., AR, son of Hector Thomas McKinnon,, b 1849 MS; son of David McKinnon, b Sept. 10, 1805 in Cumberland Co., NC; son of Hector McKinnon, d. 1820 in Cumberland Co., NC.
The lady on the left is my great-grandmother, Leena Parzaid Aslin Campbell, wife of Lee Ander Campbell. She was b. March 6, 1870. Leena Parzaid was the dtr. of William A. Aslin, b 1848 Gibson Co., TN and Delilia Morris, b 1848 TN. William Aslin is decended from Thomas Aslin & Martha Barham, b 1810 in Stokes, NC, dtr. of Charles Barham & Charity Frazier.
On the far right is my grandmother, Nora Ovelia Campbell McKinnon, b 1891 in Hempstead Co., AR. and the very blond child in the front is my father, Ancel Asberry McKinnon, b. October 14, 1914 in Nevada Co., AR; died August 25, 1997 in Shreveport,Caddo Parish, LA.
The lady second from the left is my grandmother, Nora Ovelia Campbell McKinnon, b. September 20, 1891 in Hempstead Co., AR; died September 21, 1987 in Prescott, Nevada Co., AR. She was the wife of David Asberry McKinnon b. March 24, 1888 in Pike Co., AR; d. August 8 1966 in Prescott, Nevada Co., AR. They lived their entire married life, first in Delight and then in Prescott. Nora McKinnon was the daughter of Lee Ander Campbell, 1865 in AR and his wife, Leena Parzaid Aslin, b. March 6, 1870 in TN. Lee A. Campbell's mother was Martha E. Stewart, b 1835 ALA, dtr. of Samuel P. Stewart & Elizabeth Darby. Lee's parents were Thomas E & Mary Campbell, b 1829 in Frederick, Winchester Co., VA. Leena Parzaid Aslin Campbell was the dtr. of William A. Aslin, b 1848 Gibson Co., TN & Delilia Morris, b 1848 TN; married 1866 in Gibson Co., TN.
I, too, remember the trips to the Cornish Mortuary in the '50's to see Old Mike. He was in a standing position at that time.
My father, A. A. McKinnon, would then take my 2 brothers and I through the nearby park to show us where they found Old Mike. A trip from Shreveport to Prescott to visit my grandparents, David A. & Nora Campbell McKinnon, was not complete without a visit to see Old Mike. I later took my children there to see him. Shortly after that, they buried him.
Mrs Sid Cole was Sarah Margaret "Mag" Daniell b 1882 to
E. N. Dock Daniell and his wife, Margaret "Mittie" Nelson. Aunt Mag's sister, Cora Ella Daniell was my ggrandmother, married to Isaac Presley Boley Seal/s.
Around July 1981 my husband at that moment, my 12 months old daughter, and I lived a few months in the Broadway Hotel after they turn the Hotel into apartments after moving back from Houston Texas.
I can remember Fred's being at this location in 1980 but was not Fred's then if I remember right. Just can't remember the name of the store then but it was another dollar store like Fred's. In 1999 my daughter work at Fred's for about a year.
I am pretty sure that Richard White pictured here is my great-granduncle. His parents were Samuel Thomas and Lula Tamplin. Later, Richard married Gertrude Davis, or "Aunt Trudy".
My great-grandfather, Hezekiah Barksdale, was shot in the right eye during the Civil War. Could that be him on the bottom, second man on the right side with the foot showing. He had a cane in the picture. Please advise. I want very much to find a picture of him. He died in 1901.
One of the girls pictured here, Inez Nelson, is the daughter of my great great grandfather & former Prescott mayor, Guy Nelson. I'm descended from Guy's son, Shelton Nelson.
Cheers,
Sherry Nelson
Philadelphia, PA
The old gym was used as a roller skating rink in the early 1960s for a couple of years and the old wooden basketball flooring was wonderful for skaters. I have many fondly-remembered memories of hours circling that floor! And I'll never forget that sound of dozens of skates rolling over that hollow-sounding floor.while "This Diamond Ring" and other great tunes played loudly over the loud speakers.
Does anyone know if this Lee Montgomery was the Roy Lee Montgomery who married Susan Pearl Andrews of Redland Community? (After Roy Lee's death, she married Louis Hines.)
My grandfather, Ernest Prince is in the 4th row, he was my dads father. My father, William Thomas Prince and my mother, Ora Dell Prince (Cearley) have just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Bethany, Oklahoma. There will be an anniversary party on May 21, 2006.
My grandfather, Ernest Prince is in the 4th row, he was my dads father. My father, William Thomas Prince and my mother, Ora Dell Prince (Cearley) have just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Bethany, Oklahoma. There will be an anniversary party on May 21, 2006.
The man with the drum is Charles Montgoomery Andres, father of George Logan Andres Sr. The well dressed man in the suit, top row center is George Mason Franks. Andres was a drummer boy in the 9th Connecticut (yes, the Union Army) but attended all the Confederate reunions because he tried to enlist at age 15-16 but the CSA wouldn't take him. He joined the 9th Connecticut when it came through Lousiana. G.M. Franks was with the 20th Arkansas, was captured at Vicksburg.
The man in the front row, center, is John Montgomery Andres of Sutton. He was a Union Army drummer boy but attended Confederate reunions because all of this friends were in the Confederate Army.
The man with the small drum is John Montgomery Andres, He was a Union solider (9th Connecticut Infantry, but attended Civil War reunions due to his friendship with all of the confederate soldiers. He tried to enlist in the Confederate Army but was turned down because he was too young. Walked until he ran into a Union regiment and signed up. He was determined not to go back to the orphanage where he had been living.
Man far left with drum is Charles Montgomery Andres. He was a Union soldier (9th Connecticut Infantry), but attending the reunions because a lot of his friends were in the Confederate Army.
I also have good memories of this old bridge, the Macedonia Baptist Church in Boughton (black side) had their baptizing there. We also went swimming there and fishing, I was always afraid when we crossed as the bridge made a lot on noise. Wish it was still there, sad to see such a great work of art gone,
I believe this to be the home of Mr. and Mrs. Issac Bess Cantley (Frankie Lowdermilk), who were my Great Grandparents. My Grandmother, Sidney Ernestine Cantley married John Montgomery Norman. Their son, Loyal V. Norman was my father. He was born in near Prescott, I think near the Moscow community.
My father who graduated from Presscott in 1960, has not seen this photo but when I told him about it he said he knew a girl named Bobbi Jean Ledbetter that was mixed that was one or two years ahead of him in school there.
recd email from Mrs Hays's daughter which stated in part "taught chemistry at Prescott High from around 1938 until after WWII. Ed Smith asked her to teach again but at Middle School in the early 70's. This is a picture of my mother with a 5th grade class that was integrated. This had to be in the70's or 80's." i would trust this as being correct, would like to know exactly what year it is.
what was the african americans last name(ie who was father and mother?) also what happened to her after this year as i graduated in 1958 and i dont remember an african american one year ahead of me in any classes. i agree pictures dont lie, but captions CAN.
I rode that train with my grandmother (mamaw) when I was only five years old. Afterward she bought me a hamburger and root beer! I was very excited! Thanks for bringing back a cherished memory.
This gym was still in use in 1962 when the "Wolverettes" won the district championship and went to state. This was the first ladies team from Prescott to do so.
Do you know of anyone having a picture of Laneburg's 1st and 2nd grade around 43-44 or 44-45? I think the teacher's name was Mrs. Wormack. Also would be interested in 45-46, 46-47, and 47-48 of Laneburg. I remember having a Mrs. Pierce in the 4th and 5th grades.
Yes there was a black child enrolled in school at that time. She was mixed, my grandmother taught school there in Prescott for a long time and my father also attended school there. Any more questions?
This was a place of business for Mr. Sid Peachey. He worked for the State, and would help Korean War widows receive assistance. I believe this picture was made about 1960, as the sign has been removed from a top the chimney, and the stone well has been removed. Also tree has been cut, and the original dark logs have been painted. Termites and rot finally made the structure unstable, and it was finally demolished. It was located on East First between the old Peters house,
( which currently houses the SWADC), and the old skating rink.
I just ran across the response to my comment. I had "no problem" with the girl being black...just curious as to why she was sitting in a classroom full of white children, in 1950? I was in the 3rd grade in 1950 (Grammar School), Mrs. Hayes taught the 4th, 5th, or 6th grade (Park Elementary). No black children were enrolled at either school at that time!! I await a correction from anyone...please! James Hairston
My maiden name is Johnson. My Granddad, Cleburn Johnson, use to take me to the movie at the Nevada. I was only about 5yrs old. I too, remember the guy at the funeral home. I don't guess they ever found his relatives. After the movie we use to go across the track to eat a hamburger.
The photo of the two Black girls. Where do you think they were taken? Were they found in Prescott. If so were bout in Prescott. I'm searching for some Haynies'. The girl standing, look a little like me when I was younger. I'm 49.
I attended first and second grades at Laneburg in about 1942-43. Mrs. Weldon Tarver, wife of the school superintendent was 1st grade teacher. I have a photo of the 1st grade class. Julia Smith Taylor
I would venture to say that this view is facing west since we're on East Elm Street. I, too, remember visits to 'Old Mike' as he stood behind a curtain at the funeral home. Spooky but interesting. He was well cared for. I've wondered if/when they finally got around to burial.
This is Park Elementary. I attended school there in 5th grade. Mrs. Pierce was my teacher. I remember how the building leaked when rain poured in. We drank milk from little glass bottles during lunch. I was born in 1946.
Sorry you have a problem with the photo but pictures do not lie, yes that is a little black angel within that photo.
So, I just this is a bit of history for us all.
I have a lot of good memories of swimming just below this bridge and fishing on the river with my grandfather, A. E. McGuire. My father, Dawson Henry, Sr. and I also made a lot of floats down the river bass fishing. Almost lost my sister when she got caught in the swift shoals at the swimming hole just below bridge. I had to catch her before she got into deeper water. We drove down to see the old bridge while at the 45th reunion of the Class of 1958.
I am looking fo information on my great,great grandmother Mary Dillard who married James Hoffman Sharpe. She was born about 1854 and died 6-26-1934 in Memphis, Tn. They were married in Rosston. Any information on them would be greatly appreciated. Thank You-----Teery Phelps
There are a lot of Dillard's in this photo. I am trying to find information on my gggrandmother Mary Dillard born about 1854 married James Sharpe in Rosston. Is anyone kin to her?????
What a marvelous medium the internet is, it's like a magic carpet in that with only strokes of the computer keyboard you can go so far back in time to your memories. Things that have not been thought of for so long. Prescott of the 1950's was a unique place in which to grow up, not perfect for sure but full of wholesome caring and genuine community love. The train station for all of my arrivals and departures, coming home from college after three days riding on "coach" from Spokane, Washington indeed was a welcome sight with my dad waiting for me at one a.m.. You might remember it did'nt stop to pick up passengers without the stationmaster radioing in advance to Texarkana for it to stop. It just "blew " through Prescott otherwise. Great memories expand on it and keep up the good work.
Somewhere, I am sure there exists a more current photo of McRae High School proir to its demolition. Also photographs of some of the activities of its students would be great. If such exists seeing such would greatly be appreciated.
I would like to know which Cantleys lived in this house. My Uncle Otis Cantley was sheriff of Prescott from 1901-1907. He married my Aunt Bess and I would like to find out if they ever lived in this house. I also would like to find out who Otis' parents and two brothers' names were.
Ira Ellis McMillion (Jr.) was born Feb. 23, 1854 in Alabama and died Sept. 8, 1914 in Prescott, Arkansas. His father, Ira Ellis McMillion (Sr.) was born in Feb. 11, 1799 in Pendleton, South Carolina iand died in Blount Co., Alabama Sept. 23, 1853, five months before Ira (Jr.) was born.
I attended Park School from 1948-1951, which was located near this location. I can recall drawing a detail of one of the benches shown in the photo for Art class.
Could this be "Park School"? I attended 4, 5 & 6th grades there from 1948-1951 and then 7th grade in 1951-52 at the "new" junior high next to the High School. We moved out of state in 1952.
The above comment of Charles Wesley Stivers Jr was incorrect. His name is Charles Everett Stivers and he is a half brother to my grandmother Maud Ellen Stivers Oaks, and he was a Barber listed in the 1930 United States Census. Sorry for incorrect information..Sally
I also saw Richard White, his wife Hesterly Johnson was the sister of Fannie Johnson who married Alexander Augustus Generelly and they had three daughters. Gussie, Mabel, & Pauline. If anyone out there has any idea what happened to them please let me know. Alexander was my GGreat Uncle.
Laneburg School 1925 Description of picture does not fit. Picture is of football team. It gives girls names also.
I would really like to see the correct picture, as my father-in-law,Arte Jones is listed in it. He will be 90 yrs. old this month.
What great memories these old photos bring back of summers in Prescott going to the Nevada to the movies, to Western Auto to look at toys, to the funeral home to visit "Old Mike" and then across the tracks to Sterlings! Thanks!!!
Ginger Porterfield Patterson
The other persons in the picture are starting from the left, Odell Roden ( Robbins Mfg.,) Barbara Roden(deceased), Mr. & Mrs. Everett Ward, and Ruby Jean Palmer, Billy W. Palmer(Robbins Mfg. Vice President) (Deceased) Mr. & Mrs. Palmer are my parents. Thank you so much for this website and I really was excited to see this picture. Phillip W. Palmer
My dad, James Paul Jones, originally from Prescott, played in the band at the Forestry Festival with Uncle "Boo" Campbell and the younger Glen. Dad and mom now live in Foreman, Arkansas.
Wren Scott was married to Bertha Hesterly and Otho Stephenson was married to Bertha's sister Beulah Hesterly. These Hesterly girls were daughters of Matilda Gibson and Dr. Jabe Hesterly, who also had a son Berry Hesterly, Prescott pharmacist. Anyone with additional info on this family and especially on the Stephensons, please contact me.
Please provide names of these grandparents. I am curious if they possibly are George Westly Graham & Argin Beulah Mosely Graham? Please advise to cathy@dustyroads.net
I found in the 1930 census where Charles Wesley Stivers Jr's occupation was a Barber. he is my grandmother Maud Ellen Stivers Oaks' half brother and a great uncle to me....Sally
I attended 4th, 5th & 6th grades and I think it was "Grade School", as Junior High was 7th & 8th in a new building next to "PHS"...And,,,I am sure the school was there past 1945, as I was born in 1939 and graduated at 17 in 5-57'...Mrs. Lela Hayes was my 6th grade home room teacher...What a great teacher and person...
The gentleman Ira McMillian (KNIGHTS OF THE ORIENT SOCIAL CLUB) in the photo is my grandfather. His son Daniel Freeman McMillian was my father. Regretfully, Daniel Freeman M. passed away in 1997 at 84 years old. My name is Donald McMillian (Julie Lofurno is my sister). I'm 41 years young live in Chesapeake Virginia. dmac104@aol.com. Shoot me an e-mail if anyone has more photos of my grandad.
Eulis is actually spelled Ulysses. "Eulis" is a rural phonetic pronunciation of the name. This was the father of Ulysses G. (U.G.), Jerry Gilbert, Phillip Andrew, and Mildred Westmoreland.
Thomas Alsobrook is the son of Lewis Alsobrook and Alisa Martin of Talbot County, Georgia, and the nephew of Seaborn Jones Martin and Robert Douglas Martin, said to be sons of
Robert D. Martin and Elizabeth Jones.
Comment by Lynn Huber (elb@ev1.net) (Texas) on 2002-11-15 to Photo "".
I saw that a Richard White was pictured here. He is related to my g-g-g-grandfather! He's his son from his second marriage. My g-g-grandfather was John Culpepper White who was Richard's half brother.
The lady in this picture is my great aunt. Her name is: HARRIET EMILY BROWN SNEED. She is the first born daughter of Porter Wine & Malinda Jane Friend Brown Carr. Harriet was born October 15, 1866 in Arkansas and died 2-18-1940 in Prescott, AR. She is buried beside her husband, Lemual "Lem" Stanford Sneed in the Old Kay Graveyard, which is now the "New Home Cemetery".
The man in the center of the photo is not Brad Moody, but Samuel L. Mooty, my great grandfather. He was pastor at Midway Methodist Church in Prescott and is buried in Midway Cemetery.
I am Ernest and Clydia Prince's oldest granddaughter, Brenda. My dad is William and my mother is Ora Dell Cearley Prince. I would like to get e-mail from anyone who remembers us. My mamaw, Clydia, is in an Assisted Living Center in Norman, Ok. just about 5 miles from me. My mom and dad live just 2 houses down from me here in Newcastle, Ok. please someone e-mail me back. I spent a lot of my child hood days with a lot of the Glasses and other folks and family around Prescott and Cale when i was growing up. We used to go to Open arbor church meeting at Bluff Springs i believe. love to hear from you Brenda Prince Gauldin
Ernest Prince in the 4th row was my grandfather. My dad is william thomas prince. i spent a lot of my younger years at my grandparents home in Prescott. This web site will be a great thing to look and bring back a lot of members.
The first ball player on the left is my Great Uncle, Perry McCargo. I have this picture at home that belonged to my Grandmother, Lillian Ruth McCargo Brooks, who was the sister of Perry McCargo. Take Care ! Laurie Seneca
I recognize Mrs. Hays. I was very fond of her. I have a problem with the photo: During the years this photo was captured, was the Prescott school system not practicing segregation? If so, is the little girl sitting in the left section of the photo not a black child? Could be the quality of the photo itself, creating such an illusion.
My father-in-law was half owner of this store. When I was a teenager growing up Dalrymple and Henry's was THE place to buy clothes. Cline and I still like to visit the store when we come home.
I would be interested to know if any GLASS families are involved in you works? Also, if possible I would like to contact the LIGE GLASS family that lives in the Cantley house on Cale road and see if they have any connection to our GLASS'S in North Alabama, we have been here for 6 generations and came from Jonesboro, Ga. before that.
I was so pleased to come across this photo on your site. My grandmother, Thorne Hesterly, lived across the street from the depot, and we all loved watching the trains thunder by when my family visited.
I remember going to the Jewel in the 50s. They sold only popcorn, and they played old movies -- "shoot 'em ups" we called them.
I also saw my first Tarzan movie there, and several Jungle Jim movies.
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1956 graduating class, Junior-Senior Prom. I believe the girl in the center is Claudette Smith, I do not recognize her date. Miss Frances Thrasher is the lady standing with her back to the camera.
Does anyone know if R. L. Blakely is one of the people in the picture, or who the other folks might be? My family includes Robert Lee Blakely's brother, Ben H. Blakely, who married Fannie Martin.
Thank you, Nevada Co. Depot Museum, for the photo of my (grandfather Roy B. Tarkington) Papa Roy's Cafe. Papa Roy and Ethel made the best cheeseburgers in the world (in my young eyes); Papa also had the WORLD'S GREATEST CHILI. Sadly, he never got around to telling anybody his recipe, and it died with him. My Mother, her sister, and their brothers have spent YEARS trying to re-create the chili recipe and the biscuit recipe.
Thanks again for the smile!
third from left is Chester Whitten; third from right is Algie Whitten(Superintendent of schools in Marianna for many years.); second from right is Varl May.
From the photo, this looks like a very modern rig for that time. It has a Lee C. Moore triple mast, upper and lower doghouses; a 15'substructure; 4.5 inch drill pipe. The photo must have been taken in the winter since the rig is fitted with tarps. The depth capability of this rig would have been 10 or 12 thousand feet; however,the depth there was probably much less. The Ark Oil and Gas Commission would have records of the hole--depth and findings.
I love the tree. Its very beautiful. I wish I still lived there. After 9 years of living there I still wish I did. I miss everyone there. Every single building, every road, every park, every church, and every tree in Prescott. I miss it all.
The last lady is definitely my grandmother, (Gammy)Marie Ridling. The other two ladies are her sisters. The first one looks like Aunt Gil( Gillie Mae Cummings). The one in the middle is harder to recognize, but probably Aunt Vel (Velma Clark).
The bathing suit girl is Bobbie Sue Ward Miner, correction in last name. Also behind her is Pauline Parks Buford and behind her is Betty Davis McHenry.
The unidentified little girl to the right of Sarah Elizabeth
(Sutton) McKinnon is Roma Lee (Cross) Garner. The daughter
of Amanda (Sutton) and Hiram Buchanan "Buck" Cross. She was
born 11 July 1900 and eight days later her mother, Amanda
died. So she was raised by her aunt Sarah (Sutton) McKinnon.
I believe, this picture is probably taken in about 1904.
The last three ladies toward the back of this picture look like my Mother and her two sisters. Their names were Velma Clark, Chrisine Barham and Marie Ridling. I would love to hear from anyone that would know for sure.
Comment by Mona Guilliams (Mguilliams04@cs.com) (Alexandria La 71303) on 2001-08-22 to Photo "Roy's Cafe".
I am very glad to finally see this picture on the web. The first time I got to view the photo, Mr. Teeter showed it to me at the Depot Museum. I was informed that I am related via my maternal Grandmother-Pearl May Barksdale Nalley, Elizabeth "Liza" May, Laura (Luroa) Alice Briggs May, John May, & Gabriel May. Thank you for sharing!
Additional info ref relationship to Louise May Barksdale: I am related also via my maternal Grandmother Pearl May Barksdale/Hezekiah Tigg Barksdale & John Barksdale. My Uncle Virgil Nalley made a special trip a few years ago also to see the photo. He will be very proud to know she is on your web site. Pearl Barksdale was his mother. Thank you so much for allowing other relatives to see the photo on your web site.
Sincerely,
Lethia Jo Roberts-Rosenberg
The lady standing next to Mrs. O'Holloran (2nd from the right)with the dark hair is my Grandmother Pearl May Barksdale who assisted Mrs. O'Holloran in running the hotel. Pearl May Barksdale married Samuel Eugene Nalley, however she was actually born in Bluff City. Mr. Nalley owned a dry cleaners which was located where the Napa Automotive Parts Store currently stands in Prescott.
Thank you for giving me the chance to identify her for others. I did get to see the photo at the depot museum with Mr. Teeter several years ago.
Sincerely,
Lethia Jo Roberts-Rosenberg
My Dad drove a train and a steam log loader for Ozan Graysonia Lumber Co. When my family lived at Graysonia, Camps,also Graysonia. in late 1920 and early 1930's Thank you , Buddy
Are these gentlemen children of Thad Buchanan? If so, I would really like to hear from anyone who would like to swap family info. Thad's wife was a distant cousin.
I lived at Graysonia, for several years, late 20's early 30. I lived upon the mountain in front of the Depot. my Dad Bert Jones drove the log train and log loader for Graysonia lumber co. I would like to see some pictures of Graysonia or hear from someone that has some. Buddy
The unknown customer is actually Mr. Jack Martin. Mr. Martin was the Prescott taxi service. He would use the City Cafe as his office, waiting for the phone to ring, to transport his next customer.
