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Clearing trees to build the new town of Davis.

1. Birth of City, 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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

2. Postcard Showing Transformation of Davis, W. Va.

'O. Homer Floyd Fansler, Hendricks, W. Va.' is written on the back of the photo.

3. First Street, Parsons, Tucker County, W. Va.

Portrait of Sarah Joanne Bonnfield Maxwell, wife of Rufus Maxwell, mother of Hu Maxwell and 11 others.

4. Sarah Joanne Bonnfield Maxwell from Tucker County, W.Va

Two members of the Maxwell family pose for a portrait.

5. Members of Maxwell Family from Tucker County, W.Va.

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.

6. Mob Returns to Parsons, Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

7. Mob Putting Records in Courthouse at Parsons, Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

8. Mob Returning to Parsons, W. Va. with County Records

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.

9. Mob Returning to Parsons, W. Va. with County Records

'O. Homer Floyd Fansler, Hendricks, W. Va.' is written on the back of the photo.

10. Town of Hendricks, Tucker County, W. Va.

Street scene after the flood on Shaver's Fork River. 'O. Homer Floyd Fansler, Hendricks, W. Va. is written on the back of the photo.'

11. First and Water Streets, Parsons, Tucker County, W. Va.

View of the Hotel W. H. Shobe in Laneville, West Virginia. Two women stand outside and a man stands in the entrance way.

12. W. H. Shobe Hotel in Laneville, Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

13. Fourth of July Parade in Davis, W. Va.

Horse Drawn Hearse in front of Mott Business.

14. Lucian H. Mott, Undertaker and Cabinet Maker, Davis, Tucker County, W. Va.

The arrow in the picture points to John Swisher.

15. Trained Bear Show Attendees at William, Tucker County, W. Va.

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).

16. Work Crew at a Lumbermill in William near Thomas, Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

17. Group Poses with Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

18. Blackwater Canyon Near Davis, Tucker County, W. Va.

19. Picnic Trip in William, Tucker County, W. Va.

There is a group of men in suits standing on a rock beside the falls.

20. Blackwater Falls near Davis, Tucker County, W. Va.

21. Hikers at Point Lookout, Blackwater Falls, Tucker County, W. Va.

'From left to right: G. Bowman, J. Phelps, G. Phelps, C. Slider, K. Deahl, M. Deahl, and L. Noland.'

22. C. J. Deahl's Blacksmith Shop, Davis, 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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

23. C. J. Dealh's Blacksmith Shop in Davis, W. Va.

The barber shop became Meyer Motor Sales & Gas Pumps in 1960.

24. Tom McDermott's Barber Shop, Davis, Tucker County, W. Va.

Photograph of a map of Parsons in Tucker County, includes roads, rivers and inserts of structures.

25. Map of Parsons, W. Va.

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.'

26. Laneville, Tucker County, W. Va.

Family photo at the Maxwell family reunion in Morgantown, W.Va.

27. Reunion at Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Only members identified are; seated front, Chief William E. Wilmer and seated far right, John Landis.

28. Members of Davis Volunteer Fire Department, 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.This image is part of a post card sent to the Thompson family.

29. Rinehart Family in a Canoe, Davis, W. Va.

30. Chris Alt and Mike Cuoot in the Cooking Room of the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company, 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: "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."

31. Thompson Family in Their Yard at Davis, W. Va.

32. Western Maryland Railroad Station, Hambleton, Tucker County, W. Va.

View of Dickson's Camp on Green Mountain.

33. Dickson's Camp, Hambleton, W. Va.

34. Fire at the Tannery in Hambleton, Tucker County, W. Va.

'O. Homer Floyd Fansler, Hendricks, W. Va.'

35. Hambleton, Tucker County, W. Va.

'O. Homer Floyd Fansler, Hendricks, W. Va.' is written on the back of the photo.

36. Dooley Square, Sixth Street in the Town of Hambleton, Tucker County, W. Va.

37. Arlington Hotel, Parsons, 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.

38. U. S. Leather Company, Davis, W. Va

View of Keystone Company's Kindling-Wood Factory in Hambleton.

39. Keystone Company Factory, Hambleton, W. Va.

View of Black Fork River showing the ruin of the Hambleton Leather Company's tannery.

40. Plant on the Black Fork River, Hambleton, Tucker County, W. Va.

Aerial view of Hambleton in Tucker County.

41. Hambleton, Tucker County, W. Va.

42. Hambleton Leather Company, Hambleton, W. Va.

Postcard photograph of fire engulfed tannery. Information on photograph includes, "Sold by O. C. M. Co. Drug Dept.".

43. Burning of Hambleton Leather Company's Tannery, Tucker County, W. Va.

Celebration outside of the Blackwater Hotel on the fourth of July in 1910.

44. Blackwater Hotel, Davis, W. Va.

45. Courthouse, Parsons, W. Va.

46. Front Street; Parsons, W. Va.

Headframe mine number 37 in Pierce, West Virginia. 'S.B.J.' 'The Thomas Studio, Thomas, W. Va.'

47. Mining Crew Poses Atop Headframe of Mine Number 39, Pierce, W. Va.

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.

48. Hallack Holcomb and John Cussin with Horses Jim and Topsey in an Unidentified Location

49. Logging Crew at Work in a Deforested Area of Tucker County, W. Va.

From left to right the sixth person is Malissa Rohr, the child standing next to her is her son Glen Rohr. The other people are not known.

50. Laurel Inn, Jenningston, W. Va.

51. Fork Lumber Company Mill, Tucker County, W. Va.

52. Blackwater Coal Company Tipple, Davis, Tucker County, W. Va.

Rev. Carl Johnson, Pastor

53. M. P. Church, Parsons, Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

54. Wordens Hotel and Restaurant; Davis, W. Va.

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.

55. Dedication of Corricks Ford Battle Marker, Parsons, W. Va.

There is a woman on a diving board beside the falls.  'Photograph by courtesy of United States Forest Service.'

56. Blackwater Falls near Davis, Tucker County, W. Va.

57. Blackwater Falls, Davis, W. Va.

'Hough Strip, Norton, W. Va. Corley Tract.'

58. Hough Strip, Norton, Tucker County, W. Va.

59. Meeting in Blackwater Lodge, Blackwater Falls State Park, Tucker County, W. Va.

Winter scene at the Blackwater Lodge.

60. Blackwater Lodge at Blackwater Falls State Park, Tucker County, W. Va.

61. Blackwater Lodge at Blackwater Falls State Park, Tucker County, W. Va.

62. Meeting in Blackwater Lodge, Blackwater Falls State Park, Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

63. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

64. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

65. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

66. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

67. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

68. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

69. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

70. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

71. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

72. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

73. Dedication Ceremonies of the Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

74. W. Va. Forestry Camp for Boys, Davis, 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 forest fire near Davis, W. Va in the Spring of 1914.

75. A Forest Fire Near 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 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.

76. 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.The location of the photograph is most likely in the Canaan Valley area.

77. Group Standing by the Road Looking at View of 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.The location of this photograph is likely Canaan Valley, W. Va.

78. View of 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.

79. The Basin Before Flooding, Likely Near Canaan Valley, W. Va

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.

80. Hay Ride on Samuel F. Harsh's Farm near Davis, W. Va.

'O. Homer Floyd Fansler, Hendricks, W. Va.' is written on the back of the photo.

81. Fairfax Stone, Tucker County, W. Va.

82. Fishing from a Log Raft on the Cheat River at the Mouth of Licking Creek, Tucker County, W. Va.

Child pictured is Leota Gretia Dumire, born 1879.

83. Baby Portrait, Davis, Tucker County, W. Va.

John Wesley Landsberry and Mary Ann Dumire Landsberry.

84. John and Mary Ann Landsberry, Tucker County, W. Va.

Oliver Kalar Dumire & Sophia Ann Landsberry Dumire pictured with their children Leota Gretia Dumire and Abraham Orvis Dumire.

85. Dumire Family Portrait, Tucker County, W. Va.

86. Scenic View of a Stream in Tucker County, W. Va.

87. Scenic View of a Stream in Tucker County, W. Va.

88. Scenic View of a Stream in Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

89. A Portrait of Men in 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."

90. 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 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."

91. John Thompson and His Adopted Daughter, Louise, Likely in Tucker County, W. Va.

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.

92. George B. Thompson, 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.The location of the photograph is likely to be Blackwater River near Canaan Valley, W. Va.

93. River and Trees, Likely 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 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.

94. Scene of Blackwater River, 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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

95. View of the Blackwater River from Above the Splash Dam near 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 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.

96. Geo. and Elsie Thompson Boating on Blackwater River near Splash Dam, Tucker County, W. Va.