This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
Court records and other valuables were forcibly removed from the courthouse at St. George on the night of August 1, 1893. They were taken to Parsons and placed in a temporary courthouse the morning of August 2, 1893. This photo, taken in Parsons, is looking northeast on Second Street. It is accompanied by photo ID #015135.
Mob Putting Records in Courthouse at Parsons, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1893/08/02
Description:
Court records and other valuables were forcibly removed from the courthouse at St. George on the night of August 1, 1893. They were taken to Parsons and placed in a temporary courthouse. This photo, taken in Parsons, is looking down Main Street. It is accompanied by ID #015134.
Mob Returning to Parsons, W. Va. with County Records
Date:
1893/08/02
Description:
A mob returns to Parsons, W. Va. from the former seat of Tucker County, St. George. The mob had taken records from the old courthouse by force.The view is from the corner of Main Street and Second Street, looking northwest down Main Street toward Alum Hill in the distance, which slopes downward to the right.There are two large buildings on the right. The first one is under construction, and has scaffolding on it. It was still standing in 2017 and houses the McClain Printing Co. The second building, which is a little taller, is completed. This building becomes the temporary courthouse, and the county records and furniture are put into it. This building was torn down in 2007.
Mob Returning to Parsons, W. Va. with County Records
Date:
1893/08/02
Description:
A mob returns to Parsons, W. Va. from the former seat of Tucker County, St. George. The mob had taken records from the old courthouse by force.The view is from the corner of Main Street and Second Street, looking northeast down Second Street toward the Shavers Fork River and a treeline. In the top right corner in the distance is a mountain called Turkey Knob.Ward Parsons, the leader of the mob, is pictured in the lower right on a black horse.
A group of parade participants in patriotic garb make their way down the street.This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
Work Crew at a Lumbermill in William near Thomas, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1902
Description:
Right- Luther Wiles of Ruthbelle, W. Va. Left- Charey Lants of Aura, W. Va. (holding flank, back row), _, Charles Homes, Shilo Dumire of Elkins, W. Va., Oliver England (setting down), Joseph Summers (sitting down), Ely Wilfong, _ Helmick, Charles Poling of Elkins, W. Va., Elmer Dumire, French Renick and daughter of Parson, W. Va., Isac Wilfong of Montrose W. Va., Dave Wilhelem (boy sitting down).
Group Poses with Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1903
Description:
Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
Laneville in Tucker County. 'Mabel B. Stealey, Laneville, Tucker County, W. Va. was the wife of Joseph E. Stealey, book keeper for Parsons Pulp and Paper Company.'
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.This image is part of a post card sent to the Thompson family.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.A caption on the back of the image reads: "Our yard at Davis, June or July [of 1907].Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Thompson and two daughters, A. Thompson, Mrs. S.W. Thompson, Geo B Thompson and Wife, Maude Wakefield, Leigh Wilson, Ben, Hilda, Albert, and Ruth, Wade Wilson, left of Mrs. J.F. Thompson."
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
Hallack Holcomb and John Cussin with Horses Jim and Topsey in an Unidentified Location
Date:
1914/06
Description:
Two men pose with their horses likely in Tucker County, W. Va.This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered int he region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
Completed in 1898 by Jesse Howard Simmons. The building was used as a hotel until 1917 when it was converted into an apartment complex known as Liberty Flat. It would then be later converted back into a hotel bearing the name Worden's Hotel.
Dedication of Corricks Ford Battle Marker, Parsons, W. Va.
Date:
1938/05/30
Description:
Large crowd gathers at the Tucker County Courthouse for the dedication of a marker documenting the events during the Civil War battle in July 1861 where Confederate General Robert Garnett was killed, the first of many officers with the rank of general to die in the war.
Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1957/10/05
Description:
Mr. D. D. Brown speaking. Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the W. Va./MD boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone was written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.
Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1957/10/05
Description:
Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone was written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.
Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1957/10/05
Description:
Mr. Fortney standing while delivering his address. Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.
Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1957/10/05
Description:
Mr. Fortney speaking. Seated; Kermit McKeever, Rev. Gutshall, behind speaker Dr. Lambert, Mr. D. D. Brown and C. R. Zarfoss. Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.
Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1957/10/05
Description:
Mr. Zarfoss Speaking. Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.
Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1957/10/05
Description:
Seated; Rev. Guy Gutshall, Harold Fortney. Standing; Kermit McKeever. Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia /Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.
Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1957/10/05
Description:
Dr. D. D. Lambert speaking. Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.
Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1957/10/05
Description:
Miss Kemper receiving from Mrs. Georgia Harper of the Randolph County Historical Association. Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.
Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1957/10/05
Description:
Dr. Roy Bird Cook standing. Seated left to right; Dr. Fortney, Dr. D. D. Lambert, D. D. Brown and C. R. Zarfoss. Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.
Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1957/10/05
Description:
Mr. D. D. Brown and Elizabeth Carol Kemper, queen of the Forest Festival. Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.
Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1957/10/05
Description:
Mr. Fortney speaking. Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, West Virginia. Gulley leading from the stone is head spring of the Potomac. The stone is located at the corner of the West Virginia/ Maryland boundary 3 miles off U. S. Route 219 between Thomas, West Virginia and Red House, Maryland. The inscription of the bronze plaque embedded in stone written by Dr. D.D. Lambert. State Conservation replaced Fairfax Stone with approximately $2,000.00 appropriated by 1955-1957 legislature. $1,500.00 was from 1955 while $500.00 was from 1957.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.A forest fire near Davis, W. Va in the Spring of 1914.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry in Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.The location of this view is most likely in the Canaan Valley area.
Group Standing by the Road Looking at View of Canaan Valley, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.The location of the photograph is most likely in the Canaan Valley area.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.The location of this photograph is likely Canaan Valley, W. Va.
The Basin Before Flooding, Likely Near Canaan Valley, W. Va
Date:
Undated
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
Hay Ride on Samuel F. Harsh's Farm near Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1860-1890
Description:
Standing by the hay wagon with a pitch fork is Samuel F. Harsh (b.1836-d.1912). His wife, Louisa, is standing at the very end of the hay wagon. The farm is located in the Canaan Valley.
In the Front Row is F. Boxter and an unidentified gentleman. Pictured standing from left to right are Owen McCullough on the left and an unidentified gentleman to the right.This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role int he timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
Charles Blake at the Philadelphia Office at Albert Thompson's Desk, Philadelphia, Pa.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community. Albert Thompson of Philadelphia bought the J.L. Rumbarger Lumber Company of Tucker County in the late nineteenth century. He later built his business, the Thompson Lumber Company, which later became the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company.A caption on the back of the image reads: "Chas Blake [Charles], Phila. office, A. Thompson's desk."
Geo. and Elsie Thompson Boating on Blackwater River near Splash Dam, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Geo. [George] and Elsie Thompson canoe above the Splash Dam on the Blackwater River.
The "Great Eastern" on the Blackwater River during a Motor Launch, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
This is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.George B. Thompson worked at the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company, which was established by Albert Thompson. He later became manager when the company was acquired by the Babcock Lumber Company.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.This scene is located above the Dam two miles above Davis, W. Va.
John Thompson and His Adopted Daughter, Louise, Likely in Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.A caption on the back of the image reads: "John Thompson, brother of A. [Albert] Thompson, uncle to Geo. [George] B." and "Louise, adopted daughter [of] John Thompson."
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.The location of the photograph is likely to be Blackwater River near Canaan Valley, W. Va.
![This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.A caption on the back of the image reads: "Our yard at Davis, June or July [of 1907].Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Thompson and two daughters, A. Thompson, Mrs. S.W. Thompson, Geo B Thompson and Wife, Maude Wakefield, Leigh Wilson, Ben, Hilda, Albert, and Ruth, Wade Wilson, left of Mrs. J.F. Thompson."](/thumb/050597.jpg "Thompson Family in Their Yard at Davis, W. Va.")
![This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community. Albert Thompson of Philadelphia bought the J.L. Rumbarger Lumber Company of Tucker County in the late nineteenth century. He later built his business, the Thompson Lumber Company, which later became the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company.A caption on the back of the image reads: "Chas Blake [Charles], Phila. office, A. Thompson's desk."](/thumb/050595.jpg "Charles Blake at the Philadelphia Office at Albert Thompson's Desk, Philadelphia, Pa.")
![This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Geo. [George] and Elsie Thompson canoe above the Splash Dam on the Blackwater River.](/thumb/050655.jpg "Geo. and Elsie Thompson Boating on Blackwater River near Splash Dam, Tucker County, W. Va.")
![This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.A caption on the back of the image reads: "John Thompson, brother of A. [Albert] Thompson, uncle to Geo. [George] B." and "Louise, adopted daughter [of] John Thompson."](/thumb/050596.jpg "John Thompson and His Adopted Daughter, Louise, Likely in Tucker County, W. Va.")
