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March 21, 2001 from
KAHLE, KITTS, SUMNER -
In 1924-25 when he was 18-19, my father, William Pulford Sumner, Jr. was Asst. Scoutmaster of Troop 4 in Bluefield WV. The troop met at the Episcopal Church. He lived at 46 Rogers Street and was employed at 38 Bland Street. I have a photograph of him looking quite spiffy standing in a shop with two other men. The shop is furnished with comfortable looking wicker chairs and there are tables and shelves on which radios are displayed. The room is narrow and deep, with a very high, almost 2 story, tin ceiling. His family lived in Wytheville VA but Pul, as he was called, was a great wanderer. When he was 15 he ran off and enlisted in the Army Air Force spenting a year at Langley Field before they realized he was underage. After he was honorably discharged he began his wanderings, almost always visiting his mother's relatives along the way, out to Texas, Colorado, and Mexico. His mother was Mary Kahle, born in Beckley WV. I suspect he was visiting someone in the Kahle family, or possibly someone in the Kitts family when he was in Bluefield. I am seeking any information that might shed light on those years of his life. Who lived at 46 Rogers Street? What was the name of the business at 38 Bland Street and who was the proprietor? There is a family story that he worked with someone who was experimenting with early television, perhaps in Bluefield? I will be happy to provide a copy of the photograph to any interested party. All hints and suggestions most gratefully received.

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March 16, 2001 from
BAILEY -
Hi --- I would like to put a name out there and hope someone picks up on it. We have almost nothing to go on. --- Cloyd Jackson BAILEY b. 6/22/1869-76. His family may have migrated through the Mercer co. area and think some of his family may still be there ... Sorry that's all we have. Looking for his ancestors ... Thanks to anyone who can help

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March 5, 2001 from
BLEVINS, CADLE, DUNN, GRAHAM, HART, HICKS, PROFFITT, ROSE, SMITH -
Virgie Dunn b.1912 d.1976 Mercer Co.,Wv. daughter of Amy Cadle and Levi Dunn. Virgie Dunn married Kerney Fredrick Hicks. He was killed in a coal mine accident around 1935. Their son Kerney J Hicks married an Ella Mae Rose, Daughter of Martha Jane Proffitt and William Rose. Ella Mae was born in Tazwell, Va Died in Mercer Co. WV May, 2000. Amy Cadle's father was John Alexander Cadle m. to Jane Smith also to a Arvilla Mitchem Graham. Levi Dunn b.1880, his father was Julius Junias Dunn m. to Millie Blevins. Her parents were Armstrong Blevins 1818-1868 and Catherine Hart 1816-1888. Any information on these Families would be appreciated. Still trying to find out who Kerney Frederick Hicks parents were.. Thanks to all those who have emailed me this new information.. maybe these new clues will help me find some more information on our Family Tree

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January 24, 2001 from
CROY -
Searching for info on families of Isaac Croy and/or John E. Croy in Mercer County & Giles Co. Isaac was born about 1832 in Giles County & his son, John E. Croy was born about 1861 in Giles Co.

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