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Eccles, WV (Raleigh County) - A Selected History Early 1900s Through Present Day - |
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Correspondence 2008 |
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Welcome. These pages are dedicated to the courageous families and the descendants of the Coal Miners that toiled there in the early to mid-20th Century.
These pages are for you to enjoy and reminisce. Please contribute! Can you help identify the unknown people in the photos? Please email me and share your photos, stories, facts, documents pertaining to this area...Dennis Chadra (grandson of Frank Hadra a.k.a. Chadra, and son of John Chadra) email me at: dennis@eccleswv.com Corrections, comments and contributions are very welcome. NOTE: If there is anything in your correspondence that you would not like added to these pages please advise in the content. Otherwise, We are assuming that you would like the contribution to be enjoyed by our visitors. NOTE: email addresses are now being held for privacy reasons. We would be pleased to forward your requests to the parties. Disclaimer: We reserve the right to refuse any submittals - PLEASE IDENTIFY YOURSELF IN THE EMAIL. Disclaimer/Policy Page - Please read! |
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Stories and information by contributors - via emails and letters 2008 |
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| Apr 27 2008 |
"Dennis, I just found your website while
trying to find some information on Jeremiah Lester, my great,
great grandfather from Eccles. On the website I found a picture of him
along with some information from a Krista Barker from Eccles.
Ms Barker made several posts about being related to the
Lester family. This was in the 2002 correspondence. If there's
anyway you can forward my message to Ms Barker I'd appreciate
it. I'm interested in finding out how we're both related to
Jeremiah Lester." Thanks, Tim Berry REPLY: Tim, I have forwarded your request to Krista but her email address is from 5 years ago. Dennis Chadra dennis@eccleswv.com |
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| Apr 22 2008 |
"Let me introduce myself. My name is Gloria
Vellucci-Rodrigue I am the eldest daughter of Carl Lester
and his former wife Dorothy Collins. I was raised in Eccles,
and attended Elementary school at the school on Old Eccles Hill. There
were 6 children. My brother Andrew was killed in a car accident , My
brother David lives in Maryland / Delaware as well as my lil
brother Roger. I have 2 sisters Freda Marie and Carol
Sue, we attended school at Trap Hill High School. Mom passed away
a few years back. What a treat It was to receive a link to your
website. The pics are wonderful and bring back many OLD memories.
Thank you for taking the time to create this site. I assume we are
cousins. My lil Sister Carol sent me this link she is always
searching for Family members. May God Bless you and yours. Please feel
free to e-mail me." Thanks, Gloria Vellucci-Rodrigue |
| Apr 20 2008 |
" Dear Dennis, This is Rosemary Ostafin
O'Bannon and I really need to get in touch with Terry
Beckelhimer Taylor. She answered my correspondence about my Dad's
side of the family and it is the first time I have heard from anyone.
I would greatly appreciate you forwarding my email address to her. I
will be waiting to hear from her and to find out some more info about
my Dad's side of the family." Thank you, Rosemary Ostafin
O'Bannon REPLY: Rosemary, I have forwarded your request to Terry. Dennis Chadra dennis@eccleswv.com |
| Apr 15 2008 |
"Dear Dennis: I have been going through the
postings about Eccles. I had sent a request to your website requesting
info on my father, Elwood Bostic. In July 07, I see that
a Margie Minor Prosser responded saying that she knew my father
and the family well. Could u please send her my email address,
as I would definitely like to correspond with her. Thank u in
advance." Ann Bostic Ray REPLY: Ann, I am forwarding Margie Minor Prosser's email address to you. Dennis Chadra dennis@eccleswv.com |
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| Apr 12 2008 | "This is my brother, Ronnie Bonds welcoming his first grandchild, Kaylie Marie Long, into the world on January 24, 2008. The proud grandma is Sueanna, mother Sarah, and father Nicholas Long are so proud." Submitted by great uncle Reggie Bonds |
| Apr 11 2008 | "Ahhhh! Dennis,,,,it was like Christmas in April for me!. Thank you so much for posting my photo's. Seeing them made me quite happy, thank you for your time and effort Dennis. I appreciate you. My parents and siblings deserve to be remembered when they were happy and had futures. I still can't get over how very pretty my sisters Janet and Joan were, and my brother Chris in one photo with Joanie was the sweetest little pumpkin ever. I hope the photo's make others remember something happy about my family. Thank you Dennis." In much appreciation, Scott Sullivan (Stoots) |
| Apr 10 2008 | "This is (a photo of) my mom and dad Woodrow and Icie Bonds in 1974." Reginald Bonds |
| Apr 10 2008 | "This is (a photo of) my Dad, P.F.C. Woodrow Bonds 1939. He served in Germany, France, Africa and Normandy. He received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Also, after his death we received this Certificate in his honor." Reginald Bonds |
| Apr 8 2008 | "Dear Sir, Let me introduce myself. I'm Joseph Derenge, son of one of the survivors of the 1914 explosion at the Eccles mine. That survivor was William "Bill" Derenge. Bill Derenge went on to another mine after Eccles. It was the Layland mine. You may have heard of the Layland explosion of a year later in 1915. My father also survived that explosion, too. In 2006 a West Virginia historical roadside marker was put up at where the entrance of the Layland mine stood. In the church now at that site a memorial service was held in March that year. My brother, Franklin, and I attended as did several of Bill's grandchildren. Another remembrance service was held this year but I could not attend because of illness. I and my family would be most happy about any and all information concerning the Eccles mine and the explosion of 1914." Joseph Derenge Rockville, Maryland |
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| Apr 6 2008 | "Dennis, I am Terry Beckelhimer Taylor and I have written before to the website. I would very much like to correspond with Rosemary Ostafin O'Bannon. I am the daughter of Jullia Ostafin Beckelhimer. William Marston Ostafin was my first cousin and was raised by my grandmother, Mary Ostafin. Julia and Willam were very close in age and were raised as brother and sister. William joined the Army and married a lady from Germany. I remember meeting his wife and maybe 2 sons when I was very young. His sister, Candy Freyer, lives in Baltimore, MD. I can give Rosemary some information about the Ostafin family." Thanks, Terry Beckelhimer Taylor |
| Apr 5 2008 |
More Photos Old Eccles School Photo 1 2005 Old Eccles School Photo 3 2005 Old Eccles School Photo 5 2005 Old Eccles School Photo 6 2005 "These photo's are interesting because it was sorta scary getting to the building itself. The property and building have been purchased by a Church. The church sits off to the left of the actual school building. The surrounding property has a containment fence and fierce dogs. There is also a double wide trailer on the property with stern warnings against trespassing. We found several sweet elderly women cooking in the school auditorium and questioned them about the fences and dogs and very scary looking person sitting on the doublewides porch with a gun. It was explained to us, that the church had initially purchased the building in hopes of providing for the homeless, but due to the vandalism and raiding, the cost was to much to restore the building. People go into the abandoned buildings and steal copper, aluminum, and just about anything else they can rip from the walls. So to protect themselves from law suit, the new owners had to secure the area. We received permission to walk around and take our photo's, but upon entering the building itself, I decided it was unsafe. There are more photo's that I still need to scan that we took inside. It's a shame the school was destroyed." Snuffer Graveyard at Lake Stephens 2005 Snuffer Graveyard at Lake Stephens Photo 3 2005 Back road to the Snuffer Graveyard 2005 Train Trestle Photo 2 c2005 "located close to the Raleigh County Sheriff's Shooting Ranges somewhere close to Harper, maybe." Middle of the Train Trestle c2005
Photos submitted by Scottie Sullivan (Stoots) |
| Apr 5 2008 |
More Photos West Virginia Coal Mine tour in Beckley Coal Mine # 3 2005 West Virginia Coal Mine tour in Beckley Coal Mine # 6 2005
West Virginia Coal Mine Memorial in Beckley 2005 Grandma Stoots (no first name known to me and mine) "I'm totally lost on when this photo was taken, maybe the 1950's." Train at Allentown crossing in Eccles, 2005 Lake Stephens water tower, 2005 Print Lake Stephens photo taken on one of the back "fingers" of the lake, 2005
Photos submitted by Scottie Sullivan (Stoots) |
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| Apr 5 2008 |
More Photos
West Virginia 4H Club Officers 1960s photo
from the newspaper, " West Virginia Club Officers, Pictured above are
the newly elected officers of the West Virginia Club at Eccles. The
members of this club are studying insects, flowers and trees of the
state. They are also observing the places of scenic beauty within the
state. Special collections of insects, flowers and trees will be made
by the members as a project of the club. Officers are (left to right)
Douglas Callaway, son of Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Callaway,
President; Kimberly Knight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
T. Knight, Treasurer; Scotty Stoots (as always, my name was
misspelled) , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Stoots,
Secretary; Jimmy Barker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Barker,
Vice President and Richard Lomax, son of Mrs. Mary Lomax,
Sergeant-at-arms. Eccles Elementary School cheerleaders 1960s "Cheerleaders of Eccles Elementary School are (front) Belinda Muovich, head, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ike Muovich and Patty Webb, co-head, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burt Webb; (back, left to right) Scotty Stoots, (see, again my name was misspelled) daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Stoots; Tammy Cangemi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cangemi; Terry Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller; Sharon Duncan, daughter of Mrs. Marie Duncan; Cheryl Barry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Barry and Brenda Stover, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Stover. Mrs. Rachael Cook is advisor.
Cheerleaders at Eccles Junior High School
1960s include, in front, Vicky Cozart, head. The daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Lilly is in the photo, and Sheryl
Worley is in the photo. Photos submitted by Scottie Sullivan (Stoots) |
| Mar 25 2008 |
More Family Photos (Coming Soon)
Eccles no. 5 coal mine photo #2 1970s George Stoots and Charles Sullivan 1990s George Stoots and daughter Scottie Christmas 1964 George Stoots and Harry Sullivan with their pipes 1990s George Stoots high school graduation photo 1930s George Stoots, his son Chris and daughter Scottie at Chris' summer camp 1962 George Stoots on his last birthday April 1993 George Stoots with grandson Harry and daughter Scott 1990s Janavee Stoots and daughter Scottie 1959 Janavee Stoots and daughter Scottie 1965 Janavee Stoots, unidentified woman, and Gertrude Williams_1940s Jerona Stone with her sister Susan, and Scottie Stoots 1962. Jim Carpenter, George Stoots and Janet Stoots Carpenter 1989 Chris, Janavee Stoots, Fred Carpenter, Scottie and George Stoots Christmas 1964 Fred and Jim Carpenter, George, Janavee and Scott Stoots Christmas 1965 Small wooden vehicle bridge on dirt road in Harper 2005 The George Stoots family: Janet, Carol, George, Christie II, Joan, Gail and Elaine Scott 1993 Train at crossing at Allentown Road 2005 Trap Hill High School football field 1940s Trap Hill High School Homecoming Court 1950s Gertrude Williams, unidentified woman, and children with Janavee Williams Stoots 1940s
Photos submitted by Scottie Sullivan (Stoots) |
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| Mar 23 2008 |
Family Photos
George Stoots parents maybe late 1880s-1890s George Stoots and daughter Scottie 1970s George Stoots and daughter Scottie late 1970s George Stoots and daughter Scottie 1959 George Stoots and family Janavee, Janet, Joan and Chris 1949 Janavee Stoots in a local play 1940s Janavee Stoots in stripped shirt with daughter Scott on Edna Stone's front porch 1959 Janet, Joan and Chris Stoots mid to late 1940s Joan and Chris Stoots mid to late 1940s Mrs. Faini with Scottie Stoots 1959 Scottie Stoots in May Loving's yard 1960s Steve, companion to Mrs Fiani, with Scottie Stoots 1959
Photos submitted by Scottie Sullivan (Stoots) |
| Mar 20 2008 |
"Dennis, ...I would appreciate it if you could
post the attached
senior class picture of my father, Harlos
N. Cook, (Coming Soon) to appear alongside of the more mature
pictures you have already posted. Additionally, I was remiss in not identifying him in the THHS photos of the Football and Basketball teams that your posted from those earlier submissions by me. He played the Center position in Football and in both photos of the football team he is holding the football. Bob Spencer, a lifelong friend of Dad who lived in Kingston WV, and who I knew quite well, was a Sophomore in 1931 and is shown in the Football team picture as the second student from the left on the back row. Bob's son Bobby and I were classmates at Kingston HS. In the photo of the basketball team, Dad is the second student from the right on the front row, and Bob Spencer is the second student from the left on that row. Thanks for your work." Terry L. Cook |
| Mar 10 2008 | "A pretty young lady named Julia Ostafin graduated in the class of 1950 from Trap Hill High School. I think she lived in Harper close to the RR bridge. She was Salutatorian of our class and very bright and maybe a bit shy. I know nothing at all of other family members. My name is Walter Jack Durbin (32) and was very active in sports and still keep in touch with several classmates. My best friends were Brice Covey (deceased) and Arnold Hinte, living in Cleveland, Oh. I live in St. Albans, WV and have been away from Eccles since 1950. I also keep in touch with Jim F. Williams (49), Glenn Seymour (51). I am long retired and in poor health, but still have good memories of my years at Eccles, 44 through 56 and of course the fun years of school at Eccles and Surveyor, WV." Walter Jack Durbin |
| Mar 4 2008 | "Hi, I am James Harrison my dad is Michael Harrison I was wondering if you had any more pictures of the new Eccles Coal Mine?" James Harrison |
| Mar 3 2008 | "Dennis, my brother found this photo which identifies the players on the Beaver (Clippers) baseball team (1926)." Robert "Frog" Young |
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| Mar 2 2008 | "Hi, My name is Rosemary Ostafin O'Bannon and I found the Ostafin name mentioned on your website. I am trying to find any information I can on the Ostafin history. My dad was William Marston Ostafin and he was born in Eccles in 1932 and raised in Beckley or vice versa. He died in 1970 and there is nothing about his family that we know. His mothers name was Elizabeth Ostafin. He had a half-sister named Candy and I was told I was named after two aunts named Rose and Mary. I know Ostafin is his maternal grandmothers last name. His parents were never married and we don't even know his dad's last name. Any bit of information would be greatly appreciated." Thank you, Rosemary O. O'Bannon |
| Feb 27 2008 |
"Hi Dennis, I am looking for some information on
my grandfather, Charles Davis who was killed in Eccles Mine #5
on May 7, 1942. His death certificate states that he was crushed by a
motor car when the cable malfunctioned. He was killed at 5:30 in the
morning, so he was working night shift. My grandmother was 6 months pregnant with my mother at the time. My grandmother then remarried when my mother was 7. I have not been able to find an accident report. Charles Davis' father was William (Bill) Davis. Bill was the one who reported his son's death. His father in law, Tivis Tipton Minor was a superintendent of the mines but had already passed away by this time. My mother has very little information about
her father, just because nobody talked about the accident. My
grandmother gave as much information as possible, however, she has a
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| Feb 25 2008 |
"Some of what was said in the prior email from
Terry Cook is correct. Some is not correct. I've outlined what I
know below: First, it is correct that this is the Junior Class photograph, and not the Senior Class. It was taken at a time before Dempsey Snuffer left school to begin working in the coal mines locally in West Virginia. So the year following this, Dempsey Snuffer was not in the school and did not graduate. Second, it is correct that the photograph shows some of those who would become the graduating class of 1931; but it is not the class of 1931. There would be those who graduate in 1931 who are not in the photograph, and at least Dempsey Snuffer would not be in the class although he was present at the time of the Junior Class photograph. I do not know where the photograph was taken. I said that when the photograph was originally submitted. So it might be that the photograph's location is what Mr. Cook suggests. As to the identities of those whom I was able to name, I am confident of those individuals. This photograph was in my parents' possession, and they told me the identities. I cannot see any reason why they would be in error, given that they were two of the three they identified to me, and the third one was a brother of my father's." Kindest regards; Denver C. Snuffer, Jr. |
| Feb 22 2008 |
"Dennis, I believe a correction might be
in order. I'm not certain, but I believe the
photo submitted by Denver Snuffer May 7, 2006, might be
misnamed and maybe a couple of names of the students might be in
error. First, I believe the students in the picture are of the Junior class from Lester High School in year 1930, who later became part of the first graduating class in 1931 at Trap Hill High School. The reasons I believe this to be the case are as follows: (1) The building in the background is of frame construction and Trap Hill was constructed entirely of brick. I do not believe Trap Hill had any entrances constructed of wood. This suggests it was taken before Trap Hill was opened. It probably was from another school building in year 1930, and probably Lester High School because of the following. (2) My father, Harlos N. Cook is the student on the top row, second from the right. My father was in the junior class at Lester High School in 1930. (2) Barty Wyatt was the man standing on the right end of the top row - beside my father. On the "Faculty Page" of the Trap Hill annual published for the first graduating class of 1931, "Trap Hill High School 1931 Annual - Faculty names and credentials," that I submitted for posting on March 26, 2006, "Eccles, WV Classmates Page 13 of 17," Barty was listed as Principal of Lester High School in 1930 before becoming the first Principal at Trap Hill for the class of 1931. Because of the above I believe this picture should be entitled, " 1930 Lester High School Junior Class Photo." Further, I understand that Denver Snuffer says the two students on the top row, from the left, were Demsey Snuffer, and to his right, Denver's father, who was Dempsey's twin, also named Denver Snuffer. It must be noted that Dempsey Snuffer did (not) graduate in the 1931 class of Trap Hill; whereas Denver did, so this picture is not the Trap Hill High School 1931 Class Photo. Denver certainly knows better than I do which student in the picture was his father; however, when comparing the picture to the photos of students in the 1931 Trap Hill Annual, it appears to me that the student he says is his father, second from the left on the top row looks more like Buster Bennett, who also was from Lester. Further, the student on the top left looks exactly like the photo of his father in the 1931 Trap Hill Annual. He was a twin of Dempsey, so it could be expected that they would look alike. Further, It must be noted that Buster Bennett graduated in the 1931 Class of Trap Hill; whereas, Dempsey did not. Is is possible that Dempsey was not in the Lester photo and instead it was Denver on the left and Buster standing beside him? I really think the student second from the left on the top row is Buster Bennett. The mouth, nose, eyes and ears are identical to those in the 1931 annual picture of Buster. Therefore, I believe the students in the photo are as follows: Top Row: Denver Snuffer rather than Dempsey, Buster Bennett rather than Denver, “Not Sure, but may be Homer Hutchinson or Palmer Falin”, Okie Henderson (Probably), Obal Canaday (Probably), Harlos N. Cook, Barty Wyatt who was Principal of Lester HS and later Principal of Trap Hill HS; Middle Row: Sylvia Bond, Rachel Martin (Probably), Bernice Owen (Probably), “Not Sure, but may be either: Margaret Cox, Ruth Campbell, Virginia Noce or Helen McMullin”; Bottom Row: Garnet Trail, Myrtle Bond (Probably). I apologize greatly for questioning Denver's assignment of names, but I think the second person on the left is Buster Bennett. I may be wrong, and if so I strongly apologize to Denver." Terry L Cook, Harlos N. Cook’s son |
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| Feb 22 2008 |
"Hi Dennis: I discovered a couple more items in
my father’s, Harlos N. Cook, records that date back to the Trap
Hill first graduating class, 1931. They include Dad’s: 1931 Football Letter “T” 1931 Diploma 1931 Commencement Announcement, Front 1931 Commencement Announcement, Baccalaureate There will be more to come as I decide what might be of value." Sincerely, Terry L Cook, Harlos N. Cook’s son |
| Feb 20 2008 | Notice: On February 21, 2008 Our web hosting service will be moving this website to a new server and we will lose our capability for searching. I will be adding a Google Site Search Function after the transition. A major re-design of the site is currently planned. Dennis Chadra dennis@eccleswv.com |
| Feb 19 2008 | I have been asked on how viewers can contribute using a credit card. I have added a "Donation" Button through Paypal. You don't have to have a Paypal account to use Paypal. Checks can also be sent. Thank you, Dennis Chadra Eccleswv.com 1218 E. Wilson Ave. Wheaton, IL 60187 |
| Feb 13 2008 |
"Hi Dennis, Although I don't know you I am
Dolly Byrd (Lilly). I was the only girl born to Rev. Norman
Henry Byrd. Elijah Alexander Byrd is my Baby Brother,
Although he is in his Fifties. There was also John F. Byrd,
Donald Lee Byrd (Duck), Gene A. Byrd, Norman Henry Jr.,
Herald Thomas Byrd, Died at 8 Months. I still live Here off Harper Bridge. I am the One that has the Christmas Light Display, Known as Dolly's Lights. I' like to say Hi to Peggy Lester and Peggy tell Judy Hi. and Jimmy and all the Guys and Gals. My main reason for writing is to find out who Barbara is? Could you Dennis have her email me... I'm thinking it might be Barbara Stover, a dear friend when I was a little girl. I went off to become a singer in many states including Nashville and lost touch with a lot of dear friends. I will also look up some Photos for you and the site. I recognize so many of the people, from my cousins to friends, aunts and Uncles, class mates and more. Thanks for this Wonderful Site." Be Blessed, Dolly Byrd- Lilly |
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| Feb 10 2008 |
"I noticed several references to Little Jimmy
Dickens. I am interested in finding more about his family. In his
song, "Sleeping at the Foot of the Bed", he mentions Uncle Fred and Aunt Liz. They are my great aunt and uncle Freddie Dickens and Elizabeth Gillam. She was the daughter of Edward Merida Gillam and Artie Ann Hicks from Floyd County, Kentucky. Unfortunately, all I have is Fred and Elizabeth's marriage about 1910. I have no idea who were Fred's parents and brothers and sisters. If anyone in Eccles County has information, I would love to know... Great Aunt Liz gave the bed to my grandparents, Henry and Minnie Mae Crisp Gillam (Gillum) who had that old feather tick mattress in their house in Gillum Holler, Hunnewell, Greenup County, Kentucky, and as a little boy, I slept on it whenever I visited, often at the foot, sharing it with my cousins." Bob Penry |
| Feb 4 2008 | "Dennis it has been several years since I submitted information to you even though I had better intentions. At any rate here are a few, for whatever they may be worth. During 2006, at a family reunion in WV, I scanned pictures of Donald Tex Moore's 1951 Trap Hill HS Class Ring, and Virginia Faye Acord (Mullins) 1935 Trap Hill HS Class Ring. The picture of Acord twins, Virginia Faye and Sarah Inez in front of an Eccles store. circa around 1935. Names are now Faye Mullins and Inez French." Terry L. Cook |
| Feb 2 2008 | Hi Dennis, this picture was taken in 1950 in Eccles. From Left to Right: Jimmy Lester, Dennis Lester and Marylo Roberts." Dennis Lester |
| Feb 2 2008 | "Hi Dennis, here are some pictures of Eccles Jr. High 1954 (Classmates)." Dennis Lester |
| Jan 26 2008 | "Hi Dennis. This is a picture of my mom Faye Lester and Bob and Dalsey Robertson. Picture taken about 1965." Dennis Lester |
| Jan 26 2008 | "Hi Dennis. This is a picture of our house in Eccles (WV). My mom (Faye Lester) is looking out the window. Picture was taken about 1947." Dennis Lester |
| Jan 22 2008 | "Dennis, This is also a postcard with George Berry and Cleopatra McNeil. Looks like approx 1918." Larry Maynor |
| Jan 22 2008 | "Dennis, (Photo 1960s) Gracie Ethel McNeil Light (8/14/1896-3/16/1989) William Roy Light (10/13/1891-8/21/1979). Sons: left Wilbur Light, Killed in WWII; right Clifford Light." Larry Maynor |
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| Jan 22 2008 | "Dennis, This is my mother's brother Paul Berry during WWII." Larry Maynor |
| Jan 22 2008 |
"Dennis,
Top
picture is Ray and Callie Lester (circa. early
19-teens) Callie was my aunt, sister to Cleopatra McNeil Berry. Their daughters Ovella and Bernice Lester were first cousins and best friends to my mother Ruby Jewell Berry Maynor." Larry Maynor |
| Jan 22 2008 |
"Dennis, These are pictures of my mother Ruby
Jewell Berry Maynor.
Top middle picture made in Eccles at
approx 2 years of age, 1928. |
| Jan 22 2008 | "Dennis, These are the five of the children of Casabianca and Nancy Ann McNeil. This picture was taken in 1965. L-R-Rosa Sanford, Gracie Light, Wilbur McNeil, Callie Lester with husband Ray Lester, and Cleopatra Berry (my Grandmother)." Larry Maynor |
| Jan 22 2008 | "Dennis, This is Casabianca and Nancy Ann "Jane" Smith McNeil who were my great grandparents. I do not know when the picture was made. She was 87 years old when she died in 1965 (obit of Nancy Ann McNeil) and lived in Prosperity at the time. My Grandmother was their daughter Cleopatra McNeil Berry and my mother was Ruby Jewell Berry Maynor." Larry Maynor |
| Jan 22 2008 |
"Dennis,
This is the family of Casabianca and Nancy Ann "Jane" Smith
McNeil. (My great-grandparents) Probably made early 1900's. Five
of their six children are in this picture." Gracie Ethel McNeil (Mrs. William Roy) Light (8/14/1996-3/16/1989) Wilbur S. McNeil Cleopatra McNeil Berry (5/12/1901-3/25/1982) My Mother's mother Rosa McNeil (Mrs. OT) Sanford Bessie Lee McNeil Allison (2/3/1908-10/11/1981) Callie McNeil (Mrs. Ray) Lester Larry Maynor |
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| Jan 22 2008 |
"Dennis, These are both postcards. In the
picture on the left,
George Berry
is on the left. In the picture on the right
he is on
the right. Probably made 1920's. George Berry was my mother's father and was married to Cleopatra McNeil (she was born-5/12/1901). He was the son of Jake and Margaret Ball Berry." Larry Maynor |
| Jan 22 2008 | "We don't know the location of this coal mine poster on wall behind men states rules and regulations new river. George berry is 5th from left, probably mid 1920's to 1930's." Larry Maynor |
| Jan 21 2008 | "Hi Dennis, this picture is of my wife and Rosie Simmons. Rosie owned a Bar in Eccles. The picture was taken in 1963." Dennis Lester |
| Jan 21 2008 |
"Hello Dennis, I am Gary Wayne Painter. I
lived in Eccles , from 1963 until 1992. I still have family there. My
dad Edward Painter, worked at no.5 , from 1968 until 1977. What I'm looking for is a class picture 1972 of 1st grade at Eccles Elementary my sister would have been in the class. She shot herself 9-22-07. if you or any one can help I would be very thankful. you may give my e-mail , to anyone who can help." Gary W. Painter |
| Jan 20 2008 |
"I have pictures of the Lester, Berry,
and McNeil, and Light families from Eccles area. If you
would be interested in them please contact me." Larry Maynor REPLY: Larry, Please submit the pictures. Don't forget to identify the subject (s) and dates (actual or approximate). Thanks! Dennis Chadra dennis@eccleswv.com |
| Jan 7 2008 |
We are back in service. Hope you had a Happy New Years. Thank you, Shirley Ellis and Barbara Sowder for your generous support for 2008. Our web hosting service will be moving this website to a new server and we will lose our capability for searching (I will switch over to a paid site-dedicated Google Search page when the time comes). I plan on a major re-design of the web site but it will take awhile. The site has grown quite a bit over the past several years. Please continue to submit your photos, stories, etc. Dennis Chadra dennis@eccleswv.com |
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