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The Buckland Family of West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland by Timothy L. Buckland

Descendants of John Buckland 1758

The Buckland Family of West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland by Timothy L. Buckland (Copyright Timothy L. Buckland 1988)
Generation No. 1
1.JOHN1 BUCKLAND died Abt. 1807. He married SUSANNA. John Buckland is the progenitor of the Buckland clan that originally settled in West Virginia and Virginia and which has now scattered throughout the world. The following is a chronology from public records of his migration:

September 1758London, England - John Buckland left England bound for America on the ship TRYAL. It is uncertain as is the ultimate destination of the ship in America.
March 2, 1778Montgomery County, Maryland -

John Buckland swore th following "Oath of Fidelity and support" to Maryland, appearing on line 37 of "The Worshipful William Deakins', Jr., Returns";"I do sware that I do not hold myself bound to yeild any Allegience or Obedience to the King of Great Britian his Heirs or Successors, and that I will be true and faithful to the State of Maryland, and will to the utmost of My power, Support, Maintain and defend the Freedom and Independence thereof and the Government as now established against all open Enemies and Secret and Traiterous Conspiracies, and will use my Utmost Endeavors to disclose and make known to the Governor or some one of the Judges or Justices thereof, all Treasons or Traiterous Conspiracies, Attempts or Combinations against this State or the Govern-ment thereof which may come to my knowledge So help me God."According to REVOLUTIONARY RECORDS OF MARYLAND (vii) "The Act of Assembly, 5 February 1777, required that the Oath of Fidelity and Support be taken by all citizens, especially all holding positions of trust, all voting at any election, all those transacting business in Maryland; and even citizens of one county who transacted business in another county were required to record their Oath in the latter county. The "Test Oath", or "Oath of Fidelity and Support" was most important in Revolutionary times and could not be taken lightly."1783-1784Berkeley County, Virginia -

John Buckland appeared in the Personal Property Tax Lists.1790-1795Rockingham County, Virginia - John Buckland appeared in the Personal Property Tax Lists, as well as the Land Tax Lists from 1791 thru 1795 owning 147 acres of land.From TENTH LEGION TITHABLES (43), John Buckland lived in the area including: "Keezletown--Keezeltown Road (Old Indian Road)--Head of Smith Creek--Head of Cub Run--Smithland--Kratzers Spring (Linville)--Kratzers Road--Grubbs Knob--Fridleys Gap--Lairds Knob--Peals Cross Roads, Penn Laird--Massanutten Caverns."1796-1798Greenbrier County, Virginia -

John Buckland appeared in the Personal Property Tax Lists.1799-1807Monroe County, Virginia -

John Buckland appeared in the Personal Property Tax Lists. Monroe County was formed from Greenbrier County in 1799.1801-1803Monroe County, Virginia -

John Buckland appeared in the Land Tax Lists owning 159 acres of land.February 21, 1804Monroe County, Virginia - "Ordered that John Buckland in future be exempted from paying County and Parish Levies on account of bodily infirmity." Order Book 87, Page 179.May 15, 1804Monroe County, Virginia -

John Buckland bought 73 acres of land on Indian Creek (near the present community of Greenville, Monroe County) from William and Elisabeth Maddy (Deed Book A, Page 336).1805-1807Monroe County, Virginia -

John Buckland appeared in the Land Tax Lists owning 73 Acres of land.1809-1825Monroe County, Virginia - "John Buckland heirs" appeared in the Land Tax Lists owning 73 acres of land "on waters of Laurel Creek adjoining lands of James Maddy."October 17, 1825Monroe County, Virginia -

John Buckland's heirs sold the 73 acres of land on Indian Creek to Joseph Hinchman (Deed Book H, Page 494).John Buckland apparently died between the 1807 and 1809 Land Tax Lists, and since Virginia did not take an 1808 Tax List, his death date cannot be further pinpointed. No marriage has been located for John Buckland, however, when his heirs sold his 73 acres of land, in addition to his children was his "relict" (widow), Susanna. It is uncertain whether she was the mother of any or all of John Buckland's children. She died around 1841.

The above information came from THE BUCKLAND FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA, VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND by Timothy L. Buckland.

Children of JOHN BUCKLAND and SUSANNA are:2.
i. THOMAS2 BUCKLAND, b. 1775; d. 1840.
ii. JOHN BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1781; d. 1871; m. VIOLETTY CRAWFORD, October 1, 1814, Monroe County, Virginia.
iii. RACHEL BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1783; d. Abt. January 1833, Monroe County, Virginia. Rachel Buckland apparently never married. Her will is recorded in Monroe County Will Book 3, Page 151 dated November 13, 1833.
iv. ELIZABETH "BETSY" BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1784; d. Abt. 1861.Elizabeth Buckland apparently never married. Her will is recorded in Monroe County Will Book 8, Pages 96-97, dated October 4, 1860.3.
v. STEPHEN BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1788; d. Abt. 1860.
vi. MARGARET "PEGGY" BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1793; m. DANIEL SMITH, October 24, 1813, Monroe County.
vii. DANIEL BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1794, Rockingham County, Virginia; m. POLLY ROACH, August 1, 1814, Monroe County.
viii. WALTER "WATT" BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1795; d. Abt. 1867.
ix. SUSANNA BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1804; d. February 14, 1853, Monroe County.
x. MARY ANN BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1805; m. CHARLES HERRON.

Generation No. 2. THOMAS2 BUCKLAND (JOHN1) was born 1775, and died 1840. He married MARGARET WICKLINE October 3, 1806 in Monroe County, daughter of JACOB WICKLINE and CATHARINE SPARR.

From Personal Property Tax Lists, Thomas Buckland moved from Monroe County to Tazewell County between 1828 and 1829, where he probably died.

Children of THOMAS BUCKLAND and MARGARET WICKLINE are:
i. REBECCA3 BUCKLAND, b. 1804; d. Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia; m. JOHN SMITH, Princeton, Mercer County, Virginia.4.
ii. JOHN BUCKLAND, b. 1804; d. April 13, 1894, Peterstown, Monroe County.5.
iii. JACOB W. BUCKLAND, b. Abt. 1809, W. Va. (1920 Census); d. August 29, 1880, Tazewell County, Virginia.

3. STEPHEN2 BUCKLAND (JOHN1) was born Abt. 1788, and died Abt. 1860. He married MELINDA MEADOWS February 28, 1811 in Monroe County, daughter of FRANCIS MEADOWS and FRANCES BUSH.

On July 3, 1860, Stephen Buckland sold his share in the estate of his son, Peter Buckland, which included 167 acres on the Greenbrier River, promissory notes, and personal property, to John, Richard, Francis, James and Mary J. Buckland, since he was "old and infirm and unable to give attention to settle the estate". (Monroe Deed Book T, Page 635). Then

on February 8, 1861, he sold his share in the estates of his sisters, Susan and Elizabeth Buckland, which included 24 acres, Laurel Creek, to his sons James and Richard Buckland (Monroe Deed Book T, Page 724).

Children of STEPHEN BUCKLAND and MELINDA MEADOWS are:
i. PETER3 BUCKLAND.
ii. JAMES BUCKLAND.
iii. RICHARD BUCKLAND.
iv. FRANCIS BUCKLAND.
v. MARY J. BUCKLAND.

Generation No. 3. JOHN3 BUCKLAND (THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 1804, and died April 13, 1894 in Peterstown, Monroe County. He married MARY "POLLY" RAINES August 12, 1826 in Monroe County. Mary "Polly" Raines was the daughter of ? and Elizabeth Raines.

Among the property JOHN BUCKLAND OWNED WAS;4 May 1835 - 73 acres, valley at the foot of Peter's Mountain on waters of Hands Creek, received by Land Grant (Monroe Survey Book 2, Page 172).28 Aug 1850 - 125 acres, Indian Creek, grom Michael and Elizabeth Fleshman (Monroe Deed Book 4, Page 1180; 4 October 1851 - to Whitson Green (Monroe Deed Book Q, Page 565).

Child of JOHN BUCKLAND and MARY RAINES is:
i. JACOB H.4 BUCKLAND.

5. JACOB W.3 BUCKLAND (THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born Abt. 1809 in W. Va. (1920 Census), and died August 29, 1880 in Tazewell County, Virginia. He married MARTHA W. "PATSY".

Among the property Jacob W. Buckland owned included:25 Jul 1841; 150 acres on the Bluestone River, Tazewell County, Virginia (Book 7, Page 432), from Allen and Martha McCoy.22 May 1856; 200 acres north of Stony Ridge, Tazewell County, Virginia (Book 12, Page 178), from C.F. and Jane Tiffany.24 May 1860; 8 acres on Mud Fork, a tributary of the Bluestone River, Tazewell County, Virginia (Book 13, Page 514), received from Bartley and Sarah Belcher.28 Jul 1860;

140 acres on the Bluestone River, north side of Stony Ridge, Tazewell County, Virginia (Book 13, Page 514, received from William and Jane Compton.

Children of JACOB BUCKLAND and MARTHA "PATSY" are:
i. NANCY J.4 BUCKLAND, b. September 30, 1837; m. ELIHUE "HUGH" COMPTON, January 28, 1858.
HISTORY OF TAZEWELL COUNTY AND SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA states, "Elihue Compton (Nancy's husband) 16th Virginia Cav., sounded at Gettysburg, July 1863.6.
ii. WILLIAM JASPER BUCKLAND, b. Abt. September 1839; d. April 5, 1899, Buried Falls Mills, Va. 4/7/1899.7.
iii. HUGH A. BUCKLAND, b. April 20, 1840, Tazewell County, Virginia; d. June 5, 1866, Tazewell County, Va. House fire.8.
iv. JOHN R. BUCKLAND, b. 1842, Tazewell County, Virginia.
v. MARGARET BUCKLAND, b. 1844.
vi. AMANDA E. BUCKLAND, b. 1848.9.
vii. JACOB ALEXANDER BUCKLAND, b. November 26, 1849, Tazewell County, Virginia; d. November 1, 1919, Falls Mills, Harry Cemetary.
viii. EGAN O BUCKLAND, b. November 28, 1853.
ix. REBECKAH ELIZABETH BUCKLAND, b. March 13, 1856.
x. LEANDER G. BUCKLAND, b. March 17, 1859.
xi. LOUISA BUCKLAND, b. 1862.

Generation No. 4. WILLIAM JASPER4 BUCKLAND (JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born Abt. September 1839, and died April 5, 1899 in Buried Falls Mills, Va. 4/7/1899. He married EMILY EMMA TABOR March 14, 1865, daughter of JAMES TABOR and NANCY RUNYAN. (sister to Sarah Jane Tabor wife of Jacob Alex Buckland)

According to the Bluefield Daily Telegraph obituary, Jasper Buckland was buried April7, 1899 at Falls Mills. He was an aged and highly respected citizen of Tazewell County struck by a freight train and instantly killed. It seems that Mr. Buckland was walking along the eastbound track, and observing a train approaching stepped onto the opposite track to get out of the way, unaware of the fact that a train was approaching from the east also. He was struck by the engine, knocked from the track and instantly killed.Mr. Buckland, who was a successful farmer, lived on his farm near Falls Mills, where he owned considerable property. He was a prominent Republician politician, having taken a prominent part in every campaign for many years past.Jasper married Emily Emma Tabor, March 14, 1865, Tazewell County, Virginia. She was b. September 1846, Tazewell County , Virginia, the daughter of James H. and Nancy Tabor. In the 1900 Census, she reported giving birth to 6 children, 3 of whom were still living.

Confederate Civil War records state:William J. Buckland enlisted 2 Jul 1861 Wytheville, Virginia with Company C, 50th Virginia Infantry as a Private. Height 5'10" Age 25 Complextion fair, Eyes Blue; Hair, Black. He was given Parole of Honor, 22 June 1865, Charleston, W. Va. for Confederate Veterans wounded in battle.

HISTORY OF TAZEWELL COUNTY AND SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA states;W.J. Buckland, 50th Va. Inf., wounded at Wilderness, May 1864.
Children of WILLIAM BUCKLAND and EMILY TABOR are:
i. JOHN A.5 BUCKLAND, b. May 10, 1866.
ii. JOHN A. BUCKLAND, b. April 5, 1867
iii. JAMES J. BUCKLAND, b. Abt. September 1869, Missouri; m. (1) SALLIE ELIZABETH MURRELL, December 19, 1894, Tazewell County, Virginia; m. (2) FANNIE G. GIVENS, February 17, 1921, Falls Mills, Tazewell County, Virginia.More Occupation: Farmer/General Farm (1920 Census)
SALLIE ELIZABETH MURRELL:Cause of Death: Pneumonia/influenza
iv. MAUD B. BUCKLAND, b. June 5, 1872.
v. CHARLES EDWARD BUCKLAND, SR., b. June 5, 1872, Tazewell County, Virginia; d. August 31, 1946, Bur 9/2/1946 Harry Cemetary, Falls Mills; m. ELIZABETH BURNETT "LIZZIE" HUDGINS, January 18, 1905, Tazewell County, Virginia.

Charles Edward Buckland retired in 1940 from the Norfolk and Western Railway System, where he was a railroad shopman at the Bluestone shops.(This is Curt Buckland's Father).

7. HUGH A.4 BUCKLAND (JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born April 20, 1840 in Tazewell County, Virginia, and died June 5, 1866 in Tazewell County, Va. House fire. He married JOSEPHINE HARLESS October 2, 1861, daughter of DAVID HARLESS and MARY HARLESS.

Hugh Buckland, his wife Josephine and brother Leander died in a house fire 6/5/1866.Confederate Civil War records state;Hugh enlisted July 2, 1861, Wytheville, Virginia, with Company C, 50th Virginia Regiment as a Private. In May 1863, he got a receipt for clothing while he was in 1st Division Hospital, Camp Winder, Richmond, Virginia. Height 5'8" Age 23 Complexion Fair; Eyes Hazel; Hair dark. On September 27, 1864, he got a receipt for clothing while he was in General Hospital, Montgomery Springs, Virginia. He was given a Parole of Honor, June 22, 1865, Charleston, W.Va. for Confederate veterans wounded in battle.

HISTORY OF TAZEWELL COUNTY AND SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA states; "Hugh Buckland, 50th Va. Inf., wounded at Chancellorsville, May 1863.
Cause of Death: House Fire/w/wif/

Child of HUGH BUCKLAND and JOSEPHINE HARLESS is:
i. MARTHA A.5 BUCKLAND, b. 1864.8.

JOHN R.4 BUCKLAND (JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born 1842 in Tazewell County, Virginia. He married ELIZABETH N. TURNER March 6, 1873, daughter of THOMAS TURNER and LUCINDA.

Confederate Civil War records state:John enlisted October 9, 1862, Tazewell County, Virginia, for a 3 month period with Company F, 16th Virginia Cavalry as a Private. He was captured by the enemy, 20 or 25 of October 1863, Greenbrier, Virginia, and confined to Atheneum Prison, Wheeling, West Virginia. His description was Height 5'11" Age 18 Complexion light; Eyes blue; Hairdark; Occupation farmer. He was transferred to Camp Chase, Ohio on November 13, 1863, and arrived November 15, 1863. He was admitted to Chase General Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, January 29, 1864, after contracting smallpox. He was to return to prison on Feburary 29, 1864 but escaped on February 27, 1864. He was again arrested March 27, 1864, in Putnam County, W. VA. , by Captain Bell, and sent back to Camp Chase, Ohio, April 4, 1864, arriving April 5, 1864. He was then described as Height 6'1 1/2" Age 19 Complexion Dark; Eyes Grey; Hair Black Occupation Farmer. He was transferred to Johnson's Island, Ohio, September 13, 1864. He took to oath of allegiance to the United States on June 11, 1865, at Johnson's Island, Ohio. Height 6' Age 20 Complexion Dark; Eyes Grey; Hair dark;

Occupation farmer. Residence, Bluestone, Virginia/HISTORY OF TAZEWELL COUNTY AND SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA states; "John W. Buckland, 16th Va. Cav., wounded at Gettysburg, July 1863."John R. Buckland was selected Constable in Clear Fork Township, Tazewell County, Virginia, June 29, 1870.

Children of JOHN BUCKLAND and ELIZABETH TURNER
i. ELIZABETH ANN5 BUCKLAND, b. October 18, 1875.
ii. JENNIE BUCKLAND.
iii. EGAN BUCKLAND.
iv. LUCINDA T. BUCKLAND.

9. JACOB ALEXANDER4 BUCKLAND (JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born November 26, 1849 in Tazewell County, Virginia, and died November 1, 1919 in Falls Mills, Tabor Cemetary. He married SARAH JANE TABOR March 2, 1871 in Mudfork, daughter of JAMES TABOR and NANCY RUNYAN.(sister of Emily Tabor who married Jasper Buckland)

Jacob ran a water mill at Falls Mills, Virginia. People came from miles around to grind corn and wheat. He also was a horse breeder. He purchased a stud horse imported from England at a cost of $4,000. Thehorse's name was Brigidiar. Sam Walton bought the horse first and sold it to Jacob Alex.Jacob traveled throughout the country renting the horse for stud service. Another horse, Deck, was also for stud service. He had a mare named Mell that the kids would ride. Jacob died of pneumonia caused from entering the icy water in winter to fix the mill.

Cause of Death: PneumoniaOccupation: Horse Breeder/Mill OwnerChildren of JACOB BUCKLAND and SARAH TABOR:
i. NANCY POLLY5 BUCKLAND, b. January 19, 1872, Tazewell County, Virginia; d. May 13, 1922; m. CHARLES WIMMER, February 24, 1887.
ii. GEORGE ROBERT SYLVESTER BUCKLAND, b. December 21, 1876, Tazewell County, Virginia; d. December 25, 1960, Roanoke, Virginia; m. MARGARET R. RITTER, January 1, 1902.
Milligan College/Milligan Tn/Christian School
Occupation: N&W Railroad
iii. CORA BELLE BUCKLAND, b. April 12, 1878, Tazewell County, Virginia; m. (1) C.B. CRAWFORD; m. (2) A.D. FIELDS, December 17, 1901.
iv. WILLIAM HARRISON BUCKLAND, b. January 7, 1882; d. August 20, 1932, Welch, W. Va.; m. (1) VIRGINIA "JENNIE" PEAKE, December 25, 1900, Eckinan, McDowell County, W.Va.; m. (2) REBECCA ATWELL, August 15, 1924, Big Four, McDowell County, W. Va..Cause of Death: Hit by a Bus Occupation: Rock Quarry/ Foreman Coal Mines (1920 Cens
v. SAMUEL G. BUCKLAND, b. Abt. March 20, 1883, Stony Ridge.
vi. LARKIN WATSON BUCKLAND, SR., b. February 14, 1885, Mudfork, Tazewell County, Virginia; d. February 5, 1967, Falls Mills, Virginia Harry Cemetary; m. MARY JANE DAVIDSON, March 3, 1909, Tazewell County, Virginia.

Prior to retiring as an engineer from the Norfork and Western Railroad, Watson also worked as a RR fireman and pm section gang. In the early days he worked in a rock quarry for .50 per day. He was a member and honorary elder of Falls Mills Christian Church, a lifetime member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and a member of the Bluefield Old Guard. He and his family moved from Bluefield, West Virginia to Falls Mills in May 1922, to the log cabin his parents had lived in. He later built a brick home on the property, which is currently (2008) owned and occupied by his son and wife, Robert and Margaret Buckland.
Cause of Death: Conjestive Lungs
Church Affiliation: Falls Mills Christian Church
Date of Baptism: June 1911 by W.S. Bullard, Falls Mills, Va Occupation: N&W Railroad Eng. Retired 1951/48yr Svc.

Notes for MARY JANE DAVIDSON:Obituary Memorial/Bluefield Daily TelegraphFuneral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Buckland 74, wife of L.W. Buckland of Falls Mills, Va., will be conducted Sunday at 2:30p.m. at Falls Mills Christian Church. Dewey Parr, Clarence Greenleaf, and Clinton Looney will officiate, with burial in Tabor Cemetary at Falls Mills.The body will be taken from Dudley Memorial Mortuary to the home at 2p.m. Friday and to the church one hour before services.Mrs. Buckland died Thursday morning in a Bluefield hospital after being admitted two weeks ago.She was a native of Tazewell County, Va., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Granger Davidson. She was a member of the Falls Mills Christian Church, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Aixiliary, and the GIA.Survivors, other than her husband, include a daughter, Mrs. James W. Lawrence of the home; four sons, Robert Charles, Walter, and L.W. Buckland, Jr., of Falls Mills; two sisters, Mrs. Cosby Stone of Orlando, Florida, and Mrs. Robert Wimmer of Falls Mills; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.Three sisters preceded her in death.

Cause of Death: Conj. Heart Failure
Church Affiliation: Falls Mills Christian Church/PresbytarianDate of Baptism: June 1911 by W.S. Bullard, Falls Mills, Va
Hobbies: crochet, food canning, quilting
Occupation: Homemaker

Descendants of Larkin Watson Buckland, Sr.Generation No. 4)
1. LARKIN WATSON5 BUCKLAND, SR. (JACOB ALEXANDER4, JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born February 14, 1885 in Mudfork, Tazewell County, Virginia, and died February 5, 1967 in Falls Mills, Virginia Tabor Cemetary. He married MARY JANE DAVIDSON March 3, 1909 in Tazewell County, Virginia, daughter of ERASTUS GRANGER DAVIDSON and ELIZA GREEVER GREGORY.
Children of L.W. BUCKLAND, SR and MARY DAVIDSON are:
i. MARY JANE6 BUCKLAND, (Twin)b. February 12, 1910; d. July 23, 1910, Harry Cemetary Falls Mills, Va..More About
ii. MARGRETTE HAYNES BUCKLAND, (Twin)b. February 12, 1910; d. September 3, 1910, Harry Cemetary, Falls Mills, Virginia.
iii. BERTHA WARD BUCKLAND, b. September 19, 1911, Bluefield, West Virginia; d. October 6, 1975, Falls Mills, Virginia. Harry Cemetery.
iv. NORA FRANCIS "FRANKIE" BUCKLAND, b. July 25, 1913, Bluefield, W. Va.; d. February 12, 1955, N. Tazewell, Virginia Harry Cemetary; m. WALTER W. GRAHAM, October 7, 1934. Cause of Death: Heart attack Date of Baptism: October, 1927 by M.C. HughesMedical Information: Heart disease,3.
v. LARKIN WATSON BUCKLAND, JR., b. October 8, 1915, Bluefield, West Virginia; d. November 6, 1993, Bluefield, W. Va. ST. Lukes Hos. Grandview Cemetary.4.
vi. ROBERT CECIL BUCKLAND, SR., b. April 14, 1918, Williamson, W. Va. Mingo County.5.
vii. CHARLES NYE "CHUB" BUCKLAND, b. March 16, 1924, Falls Mills, Virginia; d. June 29, 1978, Claytor Lake, Pulaski County, Virginia.6. Harry Cemetery
viii. WALTER EDWARD BUCKLAND, SR., b. March 14, 1926, Falls Mills, Virginia; d.

2. BERTHA WARD6 BUCKLAND (LARKIN WATSON5, JACOB ALEXANDER4, JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born September 19, 1911 in Bluefield, West Virginia, and died October 6, 1975 in Falls Mills, Virginia. She married JAMES WALTER LAWRENCE, SR. October 7, 1934.More About BERTHA WARD BUCKLAND:Cause of Death: Heart AttackChurch Affiliation: Falls Mills Christian ChurchMedical Information: Heart diseaseOccupation: Montgomery Ward, Bluefield, W. VA.
Children of BERTHA BUCKLAND and JAMES LAWRENCE
i. Living
ii. GEORGE WATSON "RED" LAWRENCE, b. December 2, 1937.3.

LARKIN WATSON6 BUCKLAND, JR. (LARKIN WATSON5, JACOB ALEXANDER4, JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born October 8, 1915 in Bluefield, West Virginia, and died November 6, 1993 in Bluefield, W. Va. ST. Lukes Hos. Grandview Cemetary. He married NANNIE LUCILLE DAVIS September 11, 1938 in Bristol, Tennessee, daughter of ASA DAVIS and ALTHA BROOKS.Larkin Watson Buckland, known to most as "Buddy" was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, Mercer County and resided his early years at 1505 Highland Avenue. He was a Democrat (no matter what !). He retired from the Norfolk and Western Railroad 1/24/1980 as an engineer after 40 years of service beginning 10/12/1940 on Penn. Railroad and 12/3/1942, N&W. He was previously a coal miner; a barber, attending Kel-Roe Barber College on High Street in Columbus, Ohio. The same building is now (7/1988) occupied by a book store.Buddy's mother Mary Jane Davidson said that L.W.Sr.'s name was Larkin Watson "Haynes" Buckland. Thus, she passed the name on to twin, "Margrette Haynes Buckland" who died as an infant, then to L.W.Jr. and subsquently to a grandson "Ellis Haynes Buckland"In April 1977, Buddy was working on a train in Williamson, West Virginia. There was a flooding in the coal fields which trapped the train and its crew for four days, from Sunday night until Wednesday morning. The crew was stranded on the 3rd floor of the 10 story Mountaineer Hotel. Flood waters were 20 feet deep in the street and on 2nd Avenue up the the 2nd story of the hotel. Beside the hotel was the Chamber of Commerce where there is a statue of an Indian, made of coal. All of that was under water.Buddy and some of his crew found mesh wire from an antenna on the roof and got 2x4's to make nets. They caught items floating in front of the hotel. In fact, they fished out food in cans and plastic, enough to feed 90 people during the stay. Crew members fished out beer, whiskey and cigarettes. Carlton Whitley, brakeman on the job, even fished out a tire to fit his truck.When the water subsided, the men waded out with garbage bags on their legs and made it to the Salvation Army, setup in the school.Microwave (?) phone systems had just gone into effect. Buddy heard Supt. Stephens on the phone, spoke with him resulting in Robert Buckland coming to Williamson to pick up the crew.In 1966, highway 460 between Bluefield, Va. and Tazewell was being expanded to 4-lanes. Homes were being sold, but had to be moved to new locatins. Buddy bought a home to move about 4 miles west of its original location to the current (2008) location on Bluefield-Tazewell Rd. He often said he was the only man to buy a house and ride it home. He rode atop the house to help move electrical wires out of the way as the movers trucked the house.

Cause of Death: Conjestive Heart Failure
Church Affiliation: Falls Mills Christian Church
Date of Baptism: October, 1927 by M.C. Hughes
Hobbies: Fishing
Occupation: N&W eng. 10/12/1940 retired 1/24/1980Political Affiliation: Democrat
Lucille Davis Buckland was named for her paternal grandmother, Nancy C. "Nannie" Jessee.

Church Affiliation: Christian/Springville Christian ChurchDate of Baptism: 8/10/1947 Falls Mills Christian/P.McHaffeyDOB: September 3, 1921, Tazewell, VirginiaHobbies: Quilting, Reading, Grandchildren
Medical Information: High blood pressure, Macular Degeneration, She lost most of her central vision by age 74, as did her mother and sister Russell Mundy.Occupation: Homemaker
Political Affiliation: Republician -Registered at age 72
Children of LARKIN BUCKLAND and NANNIE DAVIS

4. ROBERT CECIL6 BUCKLAND, SR. (LARKIN WATSON5, JACOB ALEXANDER4, JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born April 14, 1918 in Williamson, W. Va. Mingo County. He married MARGARET ALOIS WALLACE September 1, 1939 in Bland County, Virginia, daughter of GROVER WALLACE and ETNA CALDWELL. Falls Mills, Va.
Church Affiliation: Christian Church
Date of Baptism: October 1927 by M.C. Hughes, Falls MillsHobbies: Sunday School Teacher/Deacon/ElderOccupation: N&W Railroad Eng. Retired 9/14/1979/39 yrs. Margaret is the daughter of Grover Cleveland and Ora Etna Caldwell.

CHARLES NYE "CHUB"6 BUCKLAND (LARKIN WATSON5, JACOB ALEXANDER4, JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born March 16, 1924 in Falls Mills, Virginia, and died June 29, 1978 in Claytor Lake, Pulaski County, Virginia. He married CLARA JANE RASH February 1, 1946 in Tazewell County, Virginia.

Charles was buried July 1, 1978 at Harry Cemetary in Falls Mills, Virginia. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Also a 36 year employee of the N&W. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Bluefield chapters of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Moose, and Falls Mills Christian Church.He was beptised 6/12/1938 by Elton Dennis at Falls Mills.
Military: Served in WW II
Cause of Death: Drowning
Occupation: N&W Railroad Eng.
Political Affiliation: Republician
Clara church Affiliation: Graham Christian Church

6. WALTER EDWARD6 BUCKLAND, SR. (LARKIN WATSON5, JACOB ALEXANDER4, JACOB W.3, THOMAS2, JOHN1) was born March 14, 1926 in Falls Mills, Virginia. He married FRANCIS FAYE HART August 20, 1947 in Tazewell County, Virginia. Falls Mills, Va. C
hurch Affiliation: Falls Mills Christian Church
Date of Baptism: May 22, 1938 by Elton Dennis, Falls Mills
Military: Served in U.S. Navy during WWII /Okinawa
Occupation: N&W Eng. retired 1986

Saturday, November 22, 2008

On This Day in 1994

My grand niece, Jenny. And she is grand:)

We love you Jenny, Happy Birthday

Jennifer Leigh - November 22, 1994

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154 Years Ago Today

November 22, 1854
George C. Tabor, my great granduncle was the 3rd of 7

children born to James Harrison Tabor and

Nancy Moore Runyan.

George was brother to my great grandmother.

Sarah Jane Tabor (my great grandmother) (m. Jacob Alexander Buckland)
Samuel G. Tabor
George C. Tabor (1854-1888)
William B. Tabor
Joseph Wade Tabor
James Robert Tabor
Emily Tabor (married William Jasper Buckland) (sisters married brothers)

Friday, November 21, 2008

On This Day in 1956

52 Years Ago Today

November 21, 1956

Happy Birthday Kerry

Thursday, November 20, 2008

On This Day in 1872

136 Years Ago Today

November 20, 1872

Emma Catherine Hager (McHaffa) was born in Rocky Gap, VA.

She was the father of Nathaniel Ezra McHaffa;

grandmother of my 1st cousins, once removed, Richard & Ruth McHaffa.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

On This Day in 1893

115 Years Ago Today
November 19, 1893

Jasper Lee Fox was born to Lee J. and Ella L. Gregory Fox. My 2nd cousin, twice removed was buried at the T.E. Steele Cemetery, Clearfork, Bland County, VA when his young life ended October 28, 1908.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

A Day With the Dogs

I couldn't find any relatives to celebrate today,

so I'll share some close friends with you that I'm mothering

this week. Our daughter is out of town, so her high energy dog

is at Nana's and Pop's for the week. Our neighbors are enjoying

a week at the Biltmore. We are home with these beautiful

and crazy motley mutts.

Our cherished baby, SOPHIE:)

High energy DRIBBLE!

The one and only adorable PONGO

Monday, November 17, 2008

Remember Your Favorite Bike?

Sunday, November 16, 2008

A FAVORITE Thanksgiving Recipe

Today I began to write my menu for our eagerly
anticipated Thanksgiving meal. I'll dig through
the pantry in search of items on hand and
make a grocery list for those things I need.
One very special dish at our house is the

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE.
It just wouldn't be Thanksgiving at the Kelly's
without it , so I'll share the recipe,
in case you want to give it a try.

1 lb. sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. milk
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
Mix mashed potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, nutmeg and cinnamon. Pour into buttered 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.

TOPPING:
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup Rice Krispies
1 stick butter
1 c. pecans, chopped

Melt butter. Blend in brown sugar and pour over Rice Krispies. Spread the mixture over the cooked sweet potatoes. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly, hot and browned.

Yum - this is my family's favorite.

If you have a special dish or old family recipe, please click on the comments link below and share with us.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

On This Day in 1857

151 Years Ago Today
Mary Dougherty, my 1st cousin, 4 times removed from Augusta Co., VA.

married Andrew Jackson Pervine on November 15, 1857.

They were parents to at least 4 children

1. Jordan J.

2. Cyrus W.

3. Louise

4. Charles McClellan

Mary was the middle of 10 children born to

Giles Dougherty(Rockbridge Co, VA) and Mary Polly Doak.

Mary is buried at the Zena Cemetery, Polk County, OR.

John M. Dougherty
James W. Doutherty
Walter M. Dougherty
Reace Dougherty
Mary Doutherty
Bolivar Dougherty
Andrew Jackson Dougherty
Isaac F. Dougherty
Charles William Dougherty
E. I. Dougherty

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108 Years Ago Today

November 15, 1900 - March 22, 1916
Greenlee D. Letcher, my 3rd cousin, three times removed,
was the grandson of Virginia's Civil War Governor
John Letcher and Mary Susan Holt.
He was the son of Captain Greenlee Davidson Letcher
and Katherine Seymour Paul. Greenlee is buried at the
Jackson Cemetery, Lexington, VA.

Greenlee's parents, G.D. Letcher & Katie Paul
and grandmother, Mary Susan Holt Letcher (widow of governor)

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77 Years Ago Today

Norman Gregory was born in Bluefield, VA
My 3rd cousin, once removed. 1931- 1991

Friday, November 14, 2008

On This Day in 1820

188 Years Ago Today

November 14, 1820

My 2nd great granduncle, Lewis Corder Gregory was born.

He was the 2nd of 15 children born to

John Keatts Gregory and Elizabeth Holland Corder.

Daniel Parham Gregory (myg-g grandfather)
Lewis Corder Gregory (m. Mary Elizabeth Cook)
William Lowery Gregory
Perlina Ledford Gregory
John Henry Gregory
Permelia Clement Gregory
Martha Tucker Gregory
Mary Clay Gregory
Richard Shadrack Gregory
Nancy Reeves Gregory
Elizabeth Holland Gregory
Franklin Clemons Gregory
James Madison Gregory
Thompson Edward Gregory
Doctor Clauton Gregory

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133 Years Ago Today

November 14, 1875

Joseph Gratton Peery, my 2nd cousin, twice removed,

was the 2nd of 8 children born to

Charles Henry Peery and Ellen Phoebe Beavers.

John Drew Peery
Joseph Gratton Peery
Lena Devore Peery
Charles Henry Peery, Jr.
Maggie C. Peery
Infant Twin
Infant Twin
Lettie Ward Peery

Once again, thanks to Cuz
Janet Harless Peters for Gregory data.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

On This Day in 1861

147 Years Ago Today

November 13, 1861 - December 10, 1930

Henry J. Tabor, my 1st cousin, 3 times removed

was born to Stephen Paris Tabor and Eleanor " Ellen" Havens.

Most of the family, including Henry's son "Hub" is buried at

the Tabor Cemetery at Mudfork in Falls Mills, VA.

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93 Years Ago Today

November 13, 1915

Thomas Edward Nash, Jr. was born in Graham, Tazewell Co., VA.

He was my 3rd cousin, once removed.

If anyone has pictures of these relatives, please scan and

send to me via email; I'll be glad to post.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

On This Day in 1900

108 Years Ago Today

November 12, 1900

Margaret Baker Tabor was the 3rd of 4 known children

born to Dudley Davis Baker & Sarah "Sallie" Tabor.

Dudley Thomas Baker, Sr.
James H. Baker
Margaret Virginia "Ginny" Baker (my 2nd cousin, twice removed)
Everett Taylor Baker

Margaret married Robert Sisk. The couple adopted
Jack Baker Sisk. Inscription on stone:PFC US ARMY KOREA

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Veteran's Day

Honor Roll

Eddie Epperson, a high school classmate, died in the Vietnam War. Eddie was remembered by all as a friendly guy who always made us laugh. We were sadded to hear of his death. Many years later our family visited the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC. I discovered his name in the directory and quickly moved to the hard granite panel bearing his name. As I lifted my pencil to record his name etched on paper, I was not prepared for the emotion welling inside me at that moment. May we not forget the huge sacrifice that millions have made for our freedom. Pray for our country, that we not give that freedom away, and the losses be in vain.

Charles Nye Buckland (top right)

Ellis H. Buckland, 82nd Airborne

Larry C. Buckland, US Army

Brian K. Buckland, US Marines

David F. Buckland, US Air Force
Walter E. Buckland, US Navy

Walter Graham

Leman C. Davis

Richard McHaffa

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Originally intended to mark the anniversary of the ending of World War I, a day was established paying tribute to the heroes of that tragic struggle and rededicating ourselves to the cause of peace. Later, the United States was involved in other great military conflicts, which added millions of veterans living and dead to the honor rolls of this Nation. In 1926, Congress called for the observance of November 11 to be known as Armistice Day. Today, we pay homage to the veterans of all its wars who have contributed so much to the preservation of this Nation. A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Veteran's Day - November 11, 2008

Thank you

Wanda said...
I did not get it to you in time, but my cousin Donald Rash also died in Vietnam. Michael, our youngest, and I road the train up to Washington during spring break a few years ago and we found Donald's name and etched it as well. I have pictures somewhere. :) It was a very powerful moment, as you say. His twin brother Ronald was on a hill above the battle when Donald's group was wiped out. They are the sons of my mother's brother Joe Rash. Thanks. WBR

Monday, November 10, 2008

On This Day in 1719

289 Years Ago Today

November 10, 1719

Nance Gregory, my 5th great grandaunt was born in Prince Georges County, VA.

Her parents were Thomas Gregory (1696-1739 Weyanoke, VA) and Elizabeth Nance.

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66 Years Ago Today

November 10, 1942

Thurman Edward Harless married Mary Shrader in Bluefield, WV.

My 3rd cousin, once removed actually died on this same date in 1990.

Information from Janet Harless Peters

Sunday, November 9, 2008

On This Day

Upon hearing the word Florida, a mental pop-up of snobbish condescending resorts, overly developed west coast beaches and jam-packed tourist attractions comes to mind. However, the Forgotten Coast, as it is often called, is home to the Apalachicola Bay where the long winding river empties into the blue green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and a sleepy little town offers some of the best local seafood known to man. My husband and I road-tripped the 80-mile journey today in the most beautiful sunshine our state has to offer. This time of year, as God tilts the earth on its axis, glistening waters reflect the suns beauty better than at any other time of year. We lazily drifted down deserted old streets in Apalachicola and browsed through unique shops of not-so typical beach and nautical décor. One shop owner’s dog napped atop the checkout counter, rolling over long enough for us to rub his belly, then smiled at us with contentment. The mutt seemed pleased to have us visit for a spell. At the proprietor’s suggestion, we stopped by the Owl Café for a fabulous lunch of fish and chips to the tune of wonderful jazzy music; a respite indeed for any workaholic whose time is ticking away until Monday morning strikes again.

So enjoy our pictures, better than a thousand words, but be assured, being there was better than any picture can tell. If you want to know more about the area, visit http://www.cityofapalachicola.com/

Before the development of railways in the Gulf states, Apalachicola was the third busiest port in the Gulf of Mexico (behind New Orleans and Mobile). In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the sponge trade, led by Greek immigrants, was a major industry in the town. Apalachicola is still the home port for a variety of seafood workers, including oyster harvesters and shrimpers. More than 90% of Florida's oyster production is harvested from Apalachicola Bay. The bay is well protected by St. Vincent Island, Flag, Sand, St. George Island, and Cape St. George Island.

The Forgotten Coast

A view of Apalachicola from the bridge.

A Shrimper's Life

Saturday, November 8, 2008

On This Day in 1930

78 Years Ago Today

James William Gregory

November 8, 1930 - December 19, 1930

3rd cousin, once removed

When a Little Baby Dies
From the book "Rhymes Of Childhood'" ©1924
Edgar Guest

When a little baby dies
And the wee form silent lies,
And the little cheeks seem waxen
And the little hands are still,
Then your soul gives way to treason,
And you cry: "O, God, what reason,
O, what justice and what mercy
Have You shown us by Your will?"

"Oh, there are so many here
Of the yellow leaf and sere,
Who are anxious, aye, and ready
To respond unto Your call;
Yet You pass them by unheeding,
And You set our hearts to bleeding!
Oh how bitterly upon us
Do Your vaunted mercies fall!

"Yet some day, in after years,
When Death's angel once more nears,
And the unknown, silent river
Looms as darkly as a pall,
You will hear your baby saying,
"Mamma, come to me, I'm staying
With my arms outstretched to greet you,
"And you'll understand it all.

Friday, November 7, 2008

On This Day in 1983

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

CHRISTA

25 Years Ago Today
November 7, 1983

Christa Danielle was born in Ohio

to Larry C. Buckland & Gloria Sturgess.

I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.

Psalm 139:14

Thursday, November 6, 2008

On This Day in 1862

146 Years Ago Today
November 6, 1862

Martha Steele & Thompson Edward Gregory

were married in Bland County, VA. Thom was my 2nd g-granduncle,

the 14th of 15 children born to John K. & Elizabeth H. C. Gregory.

(siblings listed in a previous post this week)

Thom was the father of at least 12 children.

Emma E. Gregory
George R. Gregory
Ella L. Gregory
Perlina Belle Gregory
Samuel W. Gregory
Martha J. Gregory
Mary N. Gregory
Obed E. Gregory
Grover Cleveland Gregory
Edward S. Gregory
Dorothy Gregory (mother Lucy Hawley, 2nd wife)
Ruth Gregory (mother Lucy Hawley)

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120 Years Ago Today
Mollie E. Harmon November 6, 1888 - June 29, 1889
She was the grandniece of Thompson Gregory.
She rests in the Whitley-Peery Cemetery, Riverside Dr, N. Tazewell, VA
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My GREGORY genealogy comes from a very generous cousin who shared her research with me. Thank you Janet Harless Peters.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

On This Day in 1771

237 Years Ago Today

on November 5, 1771 in St. James, Goochland Co., VA
Hannah Letcher, my 4th great grandmother, was born the oldest of 9 children to John Letcher and Mary Davidson Houston .

Hannah Letcher
James Letcher
Stephen Giles Letcher
William Houston Letcher
John Letcher, Jr.
Isaac Anderson Letcher
Mary Polly Letcher
Sarah " Sallie" Letcher
Ann Letcher

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151 Years Ago Today
November 5, 1857

Richard Shadrack Gregory, my 2nd great granduncle, married

Julia Ann Higgenbothan in Tazewell County, VA.

Richard was the 9th of 15 children born to

John Keatts Gregory and Elizabeth Holland Corder.

Daniel Parham Gregory (my gg-grandfather)
Lewis Corder Gregory
William Lowery Gregory
Perlina Ledford Gregory
John Henry Gregory
Permelia Clement Gregory
Martha Tucker Gregory
Mary Clay Gregory
Richard Shadrack Gregory
Nancy Reeves Gregory
Elizabeth Holland Gregory
Franklin Clemons Gregory
James Madison Gregory
Thompson Edward Gregory
Doctor Clauton Gregory

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Election Day

CHOOSE LIFE

Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out;
you formed me in my mother's womb.
I thank you, High God—you're breathtaking!
Body and soul, I am marvelously made!
I worship in adoration—what a creation!
You know me inside and out,you know every bone in my body;
You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit,
how I was sculpted from nothing into something.
Like an open book, you watched me grow from conception to birth;
all the stages of my life were spread out before you,
The days of my life all prepared before I'd even lived one day.
Psalm 139

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Happy 39th Lorelei Gregory; my 4th cousin.

Jean Gregory Leffell was born 81 years ago today in 1927 and passed away March 7, 2008. She was my 3rd cousin, once removed. Buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, near Shawvers Mill.

Monday, November 3, 2008

On This Day

Happy Birthday

Edith Ann Patrick

Happy Anniversary

Brenda Hodge & Raymond Aaron Harless

Saturday, November 1, 2008

On This Day in 1818

180 Years Ago Today
November 1, 1818
Nancy Gregory & Wm C. Keatts were married.
Nancy was my 3rd great grandaunt.

183 Years Ago This Month
November 1838
Perlina Ledford Gregory and James Woodson were married.
She was my 2nd great grandaunt.

162 Years Ago This Month
November 1846 in Madison County, TN
Elizabeth Brooks and John Henry Gregory were married.
He was my 2nd great granduncle.

158 Years Ago This Month
November 1850 in Pittsylvania County, VA
Mary Cook and Lewis Corder Gregory were married.
He was my 2nd great granduncle.

150 Years Ago Today
November 1858
William Henry Gregory was born.
He was my 1st cousin, 3 times removed.

133 Years Ago Today
November 1, 1875 in Molalla, Clackamas, Co., OR
Mary Elizabeth Sawtell and Charles William Dougherty were married.
He was my 1st cousin, 4 times removed.

133 Years Ago This Month
November 1875
Ella Martelia Peery and Joseph were married.
She was my 1st cousin, three times removed.

118 Years Ago This Month
November 1890
Dora B. Lowder was born.
She was my 2nd cousin, twice removed.

112 Years Ago This Month
November 1896
Regina R. Johnston was born.She was my 2nd cousin, twice removed.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

On This Day in 1866

(Thank you Janet Harless Peters for supplying this picture)

142 Years Ago Today

October 29, 1866 - January 7, 1917

William Benton Gregory was the 4th of 12 children born

to Franklin Clemons Gregory and Shelma Statira V. Shawver

near Shawvers Mill, Clear Fork, Tazewell County, VA.

John C. Gregory
Louisa Victoria Gregory
Mary Claughton Gregory
William Benton Gregory (1st cousin, 3 times removed)
James M. Gregory
Charles Edward Gregory
Sarah Elizabeth Gregory
Statiza Virginia Gregory
George W. Gregory
Minnie B. "Ninia" Gregory
Baby Gregory
Lewis F. Gregory

Does anyone have a picture of the old Shawver's Mill?

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

On This Day in 1836

172 Years Ago Today

October 28, 1836

Nancy L. "Nannie" Moore is the oldest of 6 children born to

John Shannon Moore and Margaret A. Whitley in Tazewell County, VA.

Nancy L. "Nannie" Moore
Eliza Jane Moore
David Whitley Moore
Creed F. Moore
James K.P. Moore
William Jackson Moore

Nannie married David A. Daugherty 10-22-1858. They are buried at the Marrs Graveyard in Falls Mills, VA. The cemetery there is on property currently occupied by horses and the tombstones are quickly being destroyed by the animals due to lack of fencing. I have written to the owner of the property, but have not received a response to date. Also, I have written to a gentleman in Princeton, WV whose desire is to preserve and document Civil War veterans graves. It is my hope to facilitate adequate fencing around these remains and respectfully preserve this final resting place.

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134 Years Ago Today

Josephine DeLashmutt married Isaac F. Dougherty.
Isaac was my 1st cousin, 4 times removed.

Monday, October 27, 2008

On This Day in 1870

141 Years Ago Today

October 27, 1870

Reace Dougherty married Emily Starbuck in Polk County, OR.

Reace was my 1st cousin, 4 times removed.

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October 27, 1898 - 110 Years Ago Today

Patton Hamilton married Nancy S. Davis in Wise County, VA.

Patton was my 3rd cousin, 3 times removed.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

As We Enter This Time of Thanksgiving

Lindy's new hubby, Lindy & Teresa Barnett

Hill cousins

Grammy and the gang

Sing to the LORD a new song;

Sing to the LORD, all the earth.

Sing to the LORD, bless His name;

Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.

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Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples. For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are idols, But the LORD made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before Him, Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory of His name; Bring an offering and come into His courts. Worship the LORD in holy attire; Tremble before Him, all the earth. Say among the nations, "The LORD reigns; (Psalm 96)

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James 1: 17 says Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.

King David's Psalm of Thanksgiving was this:
Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples.Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders. Glory in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad. Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually. Remember His wonderful deeds which He has done...1 Chronicles 16:8-12

As we begin to think of Thanksgiving, let us look to the giver of all. Let us prepare to enjoy our blessings of life. Let us show our families His love during this blessed season of thanks.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

On This Day in 1842

166 Years Ago Today
Sallie Houston Dougherty and David Bradford were married
on October 25, 1842 in McMinn County, TN.
Sallie was a 1st cousin to Gov. John Letcher of VA.
Named Houston due to her relation to General Sam Houston,
my 3rd great grandaunt was the youngest of 9 children
born to John Dougherty and Hannah Letcher.

John L. Dougherty
William Houston Dougherty
Clarinda Julia Dougherty
Giles Dougherty
James Thompson Dougherty
Julia Ann Dougherty
Mary Ester Dougherty
Mary Hannah Dougherty
Sallie Houston Dougherty b. 1812

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October 25, 1942, 66 Years Ago Today Allye Shook was born. She married my 4th cousin, Benny Monte Harless of Bluefield, WV.

Friday, October 24, 2008

On This Day in 1813

195 Years Ago Today

Margaret Buckland married Daniel Smith

in Monroe County, VA.

My 3rd great grandaunt was the 6th of 10 children

born to John & Susanna Buckland.

Thomas Buckland b. 1775
John Buckland b. 1781
Rachel Buckland b. 1783
Elizabeth "Betsy" Buckland b. 1784
Stephen Buckland b. 1788
Margaret "Peggy" Buckland b. 1793
Daniel Buckland b. 1794
Walter "Watt" Buckland b. 1795
Susanna Buckland b. 1804
Mary Ann Buckland b. 1805

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Happy 40th Kevin Lee Gregory, my 4th cuz!

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

On This Day in 1858

October 22, 1858

150 Years Ago Today

David Allen Daugherty & Nannie L. Moore

were married in Wright's Valley, Va.

David was my 2nd great granduncle; brother to my 2nd great grandmother Mary Jane Daugherty and their two brothers, George C. & Isaac W. Daugherty.

Parents: John L. Daugherty & Nancy Ward.
Grandparents: John Daugherty (IRELAND) & Hannah Letcher
G-Grandparent: John Dougherty

Monday, October 20, 2008

On This Day in 1892

116 Years Ago Today

Lettie Ward Peery (2nd cousin, twice removed)

was the youngest of eight children born to

Charles Henry Peery and Ellen Phoebe Beavers

Tazewell, VA 10-20-1892.

John Drew Peery
Joseph Grattan Peery
Lena Devore Peery
Charles Henry Peery, Jr.
Maggy C. Peery
Twin Peery
Twin Peery
Lettie Ward Peery

Yet another set of twins born related to the GREGORY family. These twins were the grandchildren of Mary Clay Gregory & John Drew Peery.

Saturday, October 18, 2008

On This Day in 1875

133 Years Ago Today

Elizabeth Ann Buckland was born in Tazewell County, VA.

d/o John R. Buckland (1842) a& Elizabeth N. Turner.

She was my 1st cousin, twice removed.

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105 Years Ago Today

Edith Lucille Peery 10-18-1903*5-24-1982

She was the wife of Lacy Clemons Gregory

Friday, October 17, 2008

On This Day in 1996

Happy 12th Birthday

Joseph William

October 17, 1996

s/o Kurt W. and Sherry Ann

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53 Years Ago Today

October 17, 1955

James Brittan Tabor married Sylvia G. Landreth

James was my 2nd cousin, 3 times removed.

Sylvia was my 2nd cousin, twice removed.

They were 2nd cousins, once removed.

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Happy 32nd Birthday

Heather Anne Harless

4th cousin, once removed

Thursday, October 16, 2008

On This Day in 1862

Virginia Lee Letcher October 16, 1862 - February 6, 1942

146 Years Ago Today

the youngest of 10 children was born to

Governor John Letcher and Mary Susan Holt.

Virginia is my 2nd cousin, 4 times removed.

Monday, October 13, 2008

On This Day in 1886

Grandmother Buckland was born

122 Years Ago Today in Tazewell, VA

October 13, 1886 - October 20, 1960

Mary Jane Davidson

d/o Granger Davidson & Eliza Greever Gregory

Sunday, October 12, 2008

EXPECT the Unexpected!

A newly discovered cuzin pointed out to me the incredible number of twins born in the GREGORY FAMILY. That's Grandmother Buckland's side of the family. I have added a couple to her list from our existing generation. Do you know others?

Daniel Parham Gregory & Mary Jane Daugherty

John K.L. & Elizabeth H. Gregory - May 22, 1852

Elizabeth Holland Gregory & William Ham Carbaugh

Eliza & Laura Carbaugh - April 1889
Girl 1 & Girl 2 not named - September 27, 1890

William Lowery Gregory & Mary Jane Duncan

John Chester & Charles S. Gregory - April 7, 1873

Richard Shadrack Gregory & Julia Ann Higginbotham

John Barnes & Nannie Bell Gregory - August 30, 1868

Mary Jane Davidson & L.W. Buckland

Mary Jane & Margrette Haynes Buckland - February 12, 1910

Ella Findley Davidson & E.K. Akers

Edna & Ellen Akers

James Walter Lawrence & Nell Marie McClung

Linda Faye & Brenda Kay Lawrence

Sherry Ann Pruett & Kirt Wm Wittman

Melissa Gail & Elizabeth Ann Wittman

Probability, just in case you want to know...

According to www.goaskalice.columbia.edu

Finally, a question about twins that has nothing to do with Mary Kate and Ashley! As you probably know, twins come in two types – fraternal and identical. Fraternal twins are produced from two different eggs that are each fertilized by different sperm, which results in two embryos with different genetic make-up. Identical twins are produced when a fertilized egg divides in two, and both "halves" grow into identical twins that have the same genetic make-up.
...the propensity to bear fraternal twins does run in families, but one generation doesn't necessarily have a higher probability of having fraternal twins than another. Fraternal twins occur in about 12 of every 1000 births. There is no evidence that the likelihood of having identical twins is impacted by genetics. Identical twins occur in approximately 4 of every 1000 births, and are no more common in any one group of people.
Fraternal twinning is caused by inheriting a gene that makes it more likely for those with the gene to have fraternal twins than those without that gene. This gene on the X chromosome may cause hyper-ovulation – when a woman's ovaries release more than one egg per ovulation cycle. A woman can inherit the hyper-ovulation gene from either of her parents. However, if she inherits it from her father, the gene will appear to "skip a generation" because men cannot affect whether his partner's ovaries will release multiple eggs. Thus, a man with a family history of twins is not more likely to father twins himself. But, if a man has fraternal twins in his family, he can pass the twin gene on to a daughter.
The probability of fraternal twins is, therefore, impacted by whether a particular generation has more males or females. If your grandparents had all boys, none of them would contribute to multiple births in the next generation. But if your grandparents had daughters ... those aunts would also have an increased probability of having twins.
There are other factors that appear to influence the probability of a woman releasing more than one egg per cycle. Women of African descent are two times more likely than Caucasian women to have twins, and four times more likely than Asian women. Women who are well-nourished, who are between the ages of 20 and 35, or who have had children, all have a higher probability of having fraternal twins. So, if you are female and your uncles were fraternal twins, it is likely that you have a higher probability of having twins than many other people. But no need to run out and buy the double baby carriage yet, because the chances are still pretty small of two babies appearing at once!

Friday, October 10, 2008

On This Day in 1964

Fred Benton Harless

October 10, 1964

Happy 44th Birthday

4th cousin, once removed

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

On This Day

Happy 10th Will

A Very Special Happy Birthday

William Larkin

October 8, 1998

s/o Brian & Stephanie

gs/o Larry (Pocka Buck)

ggs/o Larkin Watson (Papaw)

On This Same Day in 1915

Larkin Watson, Jr. was born.

Will's great-grandfather

Papaw and Pocka Buck

on a Harley

Brian - Will's Dad
Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out;
you formed me in my mother's womb.
I thank you, High God—you're breathtaking!
Body and soul, I am marvelously made!
I worship in adoration—what a creation!
You know me inside and out,
you know every bone in my body;
You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit,
how I was sculpted from nothing into something.
Like an open book, you watched me grow from conception to birth;
all the stages of my life were spread out before you,
The days of my life all prepared
before I'd even lived one day.

from Psalm 139

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

On This Day in 1934

Were these sisters really married on the same day?

October 7, 1934

Bertha Ward Buckland

James Walter Lawrence, Sr.

Nora Francis Buckland
Walter W. Graham

Monday, October 6, 2008

On This Day in 1825

183 Years Ago Today

Nancy Ward married John L. Dougherty

October 6, 1825 in Tazewell County, VA

My 3rd great-grandparents

Mary Jane Daugherty May 24, 1826 - April 13, 1897
David Allen Daugherty 1836 - October 23, 1904
Isaac W. Daugherty July 30, 1828
George C. Daugherty July 12, 1829

Friday, October 3, 2008

On This Day in 1806

October 3, 1806

Margaret Wickline and Thomas Buckland were married.
202 years ago today.

My 3rd great-grandparents.

Jacob W. Buckland

Jacob Alexander Buckland

Larkin Watson Buckland, Sr.

Larkin Watson "Buddy" Buckland, Jr.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

On This Day in 1819

189 YEARS AGO TODAY

DANIEL PARHAM5 GREGORY (JOHN KEATTS4, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, THOMAS1) was born 02 Oct 1819 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, and died 16 May 1859 in Clearfork, Taz. Co., Virginia. He married MARY JANE DAUGHTERTY 1851, daughter of JOHN DAUGHTERTY and NANCY WARD. He is buried at the Daniel Gregory Cemetery near Shawver's Mill.

Children of DANIEL GREGORY and MARY DAUGHTERTY are:
i. LEWIS H.6 GREGORY, b. Mar 1859.
ii. NANCY (NANNIE)WARD GREGORY.
iii. ELIZA GREEVER GREGORY.
iv. TWIN-JOHN K. L. GREGORY, b. 22 May 1852,d. 23 May 1852
v. TWIN-ELIZABETH H. GREGORY, b. 22 May 1852; d. 12 Mar 1921

October 2, 1841

William Holt Letcher was born 167 YEARS AGO TODAY

Wm is my 2nd cousin, once removed. He was the son of

Virginia's Civil War Governor John Letcher

and Mary Susan Holt.

October 2, 1861

Hugh A. Buckland married Josephine Harless

147 YEARS AGO TODAY

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

On This Day in 1807

160 years ago today John Drew Peery was born.

He is the husband of my 2nd great grandaunt.

He married Mary Clay Gregory October 8, 1848
Children are:
i. DAVID PRESTON6 PEERY, b. 22 Aug 1849.
ii. CHARLES HENRY PEERY, b. 01 Jun 1851; d. 18 Jan 1935.
iii. GEORGE PEERY, b. 28 Feb 1853.
iv. ELLA MARTELIA PEERY, b. 28 Jan 1856, Virginia; d. 02 Jul 1914, Virginia; m. (1)FNU HOWARD; m. (2) JOSEPH HOWARD, Nov 1875.
v. MARY ELIZABETH PEERY, b. 21 May 1859; d. 16 Aug 1862, Tazewell County, Virginia.
vi. LOUISA ALICE PEERY PEERY, b. 09 Feb 1861.
vii. MOLLIE ELIZABETH PEERY, b. 29 Dec 1863; d. 15 Nov 1888, Jefferson District, Tazewell County, Virginia.

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On this day in 1814
John Buckland and Violetty Crawford were married – 194 years ago today.
I am the 3rd great grandniece of John Buckland.

Charlie W. Wimmer October 1900 - 108 years ago today.

Clyde Harrell, my 2nd cousin (WIMMER) October 1916 -On this day in 1814

Laura L. Gregory (143) October 1865
And her son Robert J. Johnston October 1899 (109)

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