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| Name: | Brenda Taylor |
| E-mail address: | JamesWayneHinkle@wmconnect.com |
| Name: | alice cisco |
| E-mail address: | ashell1@mikrotec.com |
| Comments: | i was born at glen allum my father was vernie cisco and ella mae cisco. my father was killed by a train at glen allum |
| Name: | Lawrence Woods Jr. |
| E-mail address: | SNLWOODS@AOL.com |
| Comments: | Just stop by,checking comments and names to see if i know anyone. |
| Name: | JOHN CISCO |
| E-mail address: | johncisco49@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I WOULD LIKE TO SAY HI TO EVERY ONE FROM GLENALUM .I WAS BORN IN GLENALUM.LEFT IN 1959. I REMEMBER WALKING TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY WE LIVED CLOSE TO THE MOUTH OF THE HOLLER AT BUD'S BRANCH IT WAS A LONG WALK .TIMES WAS HARD FOR US AFTER ALL THE MINES SHUT DOWN.PEOPLE STARTED LEAVING AND AFTER A WHILE NO ONE WAS LEFT.I WAS TOLD AT ONE TIME THERE WERE OVER THREE HUNDRED FAMILY'S LIVED THERE.I KNOW THERE WAS A LOT OF PEOPLE THERE WHEN I LIVED THERE.IT DON'T LOOK THE SAME NOW.GREAT JOB ON YOUR WEB PAGE KEEPING THE MEMORIES ALIVE THANK'S JOHN CISCO. |
| Name: | Ina Gail Cisco Ratliff |
| E-mail address: | inagail@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Is there a place you can tell me where to go to see the pictures of 2008 renunion at Buck Harless Center. I did find them one time but can't see to get them back Thank you Gail |
| Name: | Ina Gail Cisco Ratliff |
| E-mail address: | inagail@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My family lived at Glen Alum Ola Mae Taylor (mother) Thomas Cisco Jr. (father). I know a lot of the area and heard stories about all my family living there all the time. Dad is deceased Mom is still living age 78. |
| Name: | Terry Daniels |
| E-mail address: | leatherneck1977@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I grew up in Glen Alum.I was the son of Burgess and Ella Daniels, The grandson of Charlie and Eunice Daniels. I have a lot of great memories of the holler. I will never ever forget them or the people the I met there. I remember Kessie Miller having sunday school in the old church. Something that I think helped me to become the Preacher that I am today. It has been a long time since I have seen anyone from Glen Alum. Anyone that remembers me or my parents can email me. I would love to here from you. I live in Benton, Tennessee now. |
| Name: | Edward Munroe |
| Comments: | Its been a joy and privilege to know the people from GLEN ALUM.. God speed.... |
| Name: | bonny foster/ hatfield |
| E-mail address: | bonny6617@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | hi, my mother Theresa Hatfield/ Dye. lived and went to school there. she had two sister and one brother. Rosealee Dye ad Margaret Dye and the brother was Clarence Dye.She really needs to talk to someone who lived and went to school there. my email address is bonny6617@yahoo.com
Please if any one knows, of her please contact me. bonny foster/hatfield |
| Name: | Jordan hatfield |
| E-mail address: | jordan_hatfield@myspace.com |
| Comments: | I am a grandson of orville and sadie hatfield. I live in ohio,but come down to ben creek to visit often. I grew up coon hunting in glen alum,i also do lots of atv riding in glen alum. I have came treed in talli hollar many times. Some say it is haunted and is not a place to be at night. As long as you have the good lord and the holi ghost on your side there is nothing to be scared of. When i come down i attend den mays church as much as possible. i have many memories of glen alum to keep in my heart. |
| Name: | Marie A Kettlehut |
| E-mail address: | kettlehutkorner@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Great site for information on a Family Tree I am putting together for my son Michael Shane Hatfield(Son of William Carlyle Hatfield), on his 40th birthday. THE PICTURES OF ALL THE HATFIELDS IN THE PHOTO ALBUMS WILL BE PUT IN THIS FAMILY TREE ALONG WITH PHOTO'S OF GLEN ALUM. Anyone that has information on Ail Hatfield, father of William Bill Hatfield , please email me so i can complete the dates on this family tree. Thank you . |
| Name: | Charlotte Miller Davis |
| E-mail address: | dave.char@cox.net |
| Comments: | I was born in Glen Alum 1942 to John&Kessie Miller. I have such good memories. I dont think there was such
a GREAT bunch of people as we were.We really did have a wonderful life. I dont think we knew how to appreciate everyone then like we do now. Ilove Judy , For putting this web site together. Cant wait to see each of you again in 08. Charlotte Davis. |
| Name: | JANICE OWENS KIRK |
| E-mail address: | janice.kirk@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I went to school at Glen Alum until my High School years,
graduated in 1957 from Gilbert High School, never had a teacher that I did not like. I lived in Glen Alum until I WAS 20 YRS OLD AND MY Mom and Dad moved to PIGION CRK AUG. 12, 1959. I really miss my Classmates as I seldom see any of them since we graduated. If anyone wants to e-mail me my e-mail address is; janice.kirk@yahoo.com and my phone # 304-475-2510 I would be happy to hear from any of my friends. Judy, I really enjoy the Website and thanks for all the hard work. JANICE kirk |
| Name: | Alma Stevenson |
| E-mail address: | als44@alltel.net |
| Comments: | Enjoy reading Dreambook of memorie of Glen Alum ued to go to my friend house Brenda Taylor
i live at Ben Creek now in Ohio |
| Name: | Faith |
| E-mail address: | faith81052@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello,
My ancestors Hoderfield's and Soloman's lived in War Eagle West Virginia. I understand War Eagle now longer exists. what happened? If anyone know anything about Inez Hoderfield Rowe Wills and her parents Dora Solomon and James Hoderfield, please contact me. Does anyone have a picture of War Eagle in the 20, 30 or 40? I would appreciate any help. Sincerely, Faith Phoenix, Arizona |
| Name: | Alicia Midkiff |
| E-mail address: | lollepoppup@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi,
I just wanted to take a few minutes & tell you how much I have enjoyed your page. I have been trying to research my husband's family for 3 years & have come up with roadblock after roadblock. I happened to stumble across your page & have found so much here. I can not wait to show my M-I-L who was born & raised there to see if she recognizes any of the pictures & people. If anyone happens to remember any stories of Fred Miller (son of Martha Cloud & Leonard Miller) or Amanda Lee Dingess (daughter of Phebia Roberts & Pete Harvey Dingess) or any of thier family...I would love to hear them. Please feel free to contact me. Keep up the good work on your page. |
| Name: | Sid Justice Jr. |
| E-mail address: | justicegunstocks@cell1net.net |
| Name: | Lawrence Woods Jr. |
| E-mail address: | SNLWOODS@AOL.com |
| Comments: | Just stop by to look thru the site and check up on who has passed away. Both of my parents have passed (Lawrence and Icy Woods) My dad worked there and we lived just above the store. I was in a doctors office the other day and a lady was talking about living and going to school in a place just like Glen Alum. So this brought back memories.
Thanks for keeping the Dreambook and Memories of Glen Alum alive Lawrence Woods Jr. |
| Name: | John Michael Miller |
| E-mail address: | jmi9222742@aol.com |
| Comments: | Many memories, both happy and sad are left in Glen Alum. |
| Name: | grant oglesby |
| E-mail address: | deerhuntin_rebel03@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | hey. my name is grant oglesby of augusta, georgia. i am granville miller's grandson. i really enjoyed the site and the fact that i was able to have a look and see the kind of place my grandfather came from, and what he experienced as a child. it is really interesting to check out stories of glen alum and look at pictures of residents. i really want to thank you for making this website available for anyone to see!
grant austin oglesby |
| Name: | ina cisco davis |
| E-mail address: | ina12@verizon.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://ina12@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Nothing like being a little late to discover this site.
I was born at Beech Creek, Wv, but my family moved over in the holler from Glen Alum and Beech Creek next to my Uncle Elias NIchols home and my grandmother's Amy Nichols Blackburn. I am sure a lot of you remember my dad Smith and my Mom Susie Nichols Cisco. There were 8 of us girls and one brother Russell. I now live in Llano, Tx my husband and I went to the reunion last year in Gilbert Wv and had oneof the best times ever. I am sorry we cannot attend this year but who knows maybe someday we will be able to come back and see everyone. Take care of yourselves and may God Bless you all. Ina Cisco Davis |
| Name: | Tommy L. Owens |
| E-mail address: | tommyl@suddenlink.net |
| Comments: | I was born in Glen Alum in 1936 and attended school there until I entered high school in Gilbert and graduated from there in 1953. I have lived in Logan, Wv. since 1963 and still work part time. I welcome anyone from Glen Alum to contact me at my e-mail address or phone number (304-752-1309) as I have many vivid memories of Glen Alum and many families that lived there. |
| Name: | Johnnie White |
| E-mail address: | 304-664-8309 |
| Comments: | It is so great to spend time with this wonderful group of people. It is such a honor to be able to guide you around Glen Alum again. Seems like we finish one reunion and i start counting down the days untill the next one. As of Jan. 25-07 App. Fuels sold the Glen Alum plant. Within 30 working days we will be back working,cleaning coal.Glen Alum has been a source of income for over 100 years. The next round of coal to come out of Glen Alum will be Met coal. This coal is used all around the world in making steel. With a little luck a few of us will be able to hang our hats up and say that Glen Alum was a great place to work. No matter the outcome i will always be at the top gate at Glen Alum to welcome you home one more time. Pete i was up all night looking at the photos and reaing. Everyone did a great job on putting this together. It is sad to look at the pictures and know that it's changed so much. Rev. Bobby, can't wait to shake your hand again. I will try to spend more time with everyone this year. Last year when i was saying good-bye,i had to dry my eyes. Guess you would be made of stone if you didn't. It is such a great honor to be apart of your group,with that said lets get ready to go once again.... |
| Name: | Bob Smith |
| E-mail address: | RSmith2847@aol.com |
| Comments: | Does anyone know the maiden name for:
Fanny, wife of Elias Lockard Mary, wife of S H Taylor Minerva, wife of Arthur Barton Lucy, wife of George T Ayers Annie, wife of Monroe Sartin Emma, wife of Frank Colbert These are a few of the many families living in Glen Alum Village in the 1910 Census. I will add a few each time until I have listed all that I need help with. |
| Name: | Barbara Whorley Skeens Nixon |
| E-mail address: | barbarawhorley@charter.net |
| Comments: | I love your websight. My grandad, Harve Harrison, lived in Glen Alum with his wife, Bernice, and their three children, Mary (Toots). Sherly and Harvey Jr. Grandpa & Bernice was so good to us. Aunt Juanita, Harry, Ralph, and Brenda Owens was too. I have so many fond memories of Glen Alum and my family $ friends that lived there, I could spend all day telling about them. I hope to send some pictures that was made in Glen Alum as soon as I can get them all together.
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| Name: | jack lloyd scott |
| E-mail address: | jacklloyd25@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | my grandfather (James Scott) was the pay-master in the 50's and early 60's. he had 2 daughters sarah, and Charlotte, and one son my dad Jack. My grandmother Sally worked at the post office. It was very interesting to read about glen alum. My dad was very excited as well to hear about the site. Over the phone I described all the pictures to my dad and he remembers every little detail. I was happy to learn about my history. This means so much to my father, so Now he says he's finally going to get a computer. great job with the site. |
| Name: | Joyce Bragg Perry |
| E-mail address: | wpjp@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Ruth Ellis Bragg (wife of Rev. Julius Caesar Bragg, Jr.) is 85 years old and lives with Winston and Joyce Bragg-Perry at 5262 Route 152, Lavalette, WV 25535. We moved from Gilbert,WV in Dec., 2005.
She loves correspondence and has vivid memories of Glen Alum folks and the Bragg ancestors. phone: 304-528-5815. |
| Name: | Nancy Baker (nee Weethee) |
| E-mail address: | nancybaker6115@msn.com |
| Comments: | My nephew found this site, and shared it with me. My mother (deceased) was Willie Ray Bragg Weethee; father (deceased) Vallie Reece Weethee. All of my sisters and I lived in Glen Alum until 1936. My grandparents on my mothers side were Abraham Lincoln Bragg and Laura Susan Trent Bragg. I see several references to grandparents of others with the name of Lincoln and Vivian Bragg. Not sure where that fits in with my grandparents, but sure it must somehow. Absolutely love your site. Thank you for giving the time to develop and maintain it. Memories! |
| Name: | Dreama Blankenbeckler |
| E-mail address: | dreamab@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi, I have been following this website for a few years now and am always so happy to see the new photos and stories. Thank you for this wonderful way for us to see something of the lives of our loved ones....my Mother is Mable Bragg Blankenbeckler Pierce and my grandparents were Lincoln and Vivian Bragg--much missed and loved by all of us. My Aunt Virginia Bragg Withrow lives in Ohio...I print picture for her too. And, you see my Uncle Eugene lives in Princeton (email below) with his family. If any of you want to be in touch with any of my family, write me an email and I will be happy to help. I wish I could come there with Mom again and see my family people. But, I live in Seattle now and rarely come home (much to my sadness). Love to all!
-Dreama |
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| Name: | Mike Whorley |
| E-mail address: | mwhorley2@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My dad was born in Glen Alum in 1936. His name is Carl Whorley. Just wondering if anyone knows much about the Whorley family. I am not that familiar with his side of the family. I live in Michigan now |
| Name: | Bob Stone |
| E-mail address: | tnduffer@netzero.com |
| Comments: | Ijust found this web site. I was born and raised in Glen Alum. Moved away in 1956. The pictures I have seen sure bring back memories. I recognize several names that I have seen on this site. Judy is to be congradulated for a job well done. I hope to attend the reunion in May. |
| Name: | Bob Stone |
| E-mail address: | tnduffer@netzero.com |
| Comments: | I just found this web page and I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed reading the memories and looking at the pictures. Judy, I really appreciate what you have done. I was born and raised in Glen Alum. We moved to Beech Creek in 1956. |
| Name: | roger maynard |
| E-mail address: | rmay511810@aol.com |
| Comments: | Have revisited your page and reread the stories about the Glen Alum robbery. My grandfather was a member of the group that hunted the bandits down. Until reading this history I never knew the details. His name was John B Maynard and was the Chief of Police of Williamson until he was murdered in 1918 just two weeks before my father was born. If there is anyone out there who knows more about him I would be most interested in hearing from you.
I have enjoyed reading about Glen Alum. |
| Name: | Greg Suiter |
| E-mail address: | gsuiter@aol.com |
| Comments: | My father (Carl "Buzzy" Suiter)and his sisters Lib and Dottie grew up and worked in Glen Alum. My father has told me stories about the coal camp as well as his work at the movie theatre as their father was a Supt. of the mining Company. He has very much enjoyed reading excerpts from the website and would like anyone that knew him or his family to email me.
Thanks for a wonderful website which is bringing back alot of memories for the Suiter Family. |
| Name: | Greg Suiter |
| E-mail address: | gsuiter@aol.com |
| Comments: | I recently came across your website. My father is Carl Suiter and his Father was the Supt. of the mine. I have sent my father much information from this site and he is very appreciative of all of the stories & memories. If anyone remembers my Dad please drop me a note,via email, and I will forward to him.
Thanks |
| Name: | Randall C. Thomas |
| E-mail address: | rthomas1@setel.com |
| Comments: | I have very much enjoyed the site--was in Glen Alum yesterday with my two sons, and as you say, there is not much to connect with the old town that I visited as a boy in the late '50's. I am the grandson of Charlie and Annie Thomas who lived there for many years, leaving in early 1957. My Dad was Clinton Thomas, and his brother was Irvan, and they both worked in the mines there, Dad leaving in 1948 to attend Marshall College on the GI bill. I have a hard time remembering where things were in the old camp, trying to recall what Dad told me and showed me on his last visit there in the late '80's, before he died--where they lived, where the company store was, etc. So, your site is a lode of info, and I hope that if you all have another reunion, that I maybe could be a part of it--I'd love to look around the holler there with someone who could point out 'how it was'.
Sincerely, Randall Thomas, Pikeville, KY |
| Name: | Deanie DeMars (Lockard) |
| E-mail address: | Demars1@aol.com |
| Comments: | Enjoying the dream book. Please keep in touch. Love, Deanie |
| Name: | Pamela D. Filsoufi |
| E-mail address: | pamstudio@msn.com |
| Comments: | I am the youngest daughter of Denzil and Norma Jean Miller who just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary! Dad's father was Edward "Buck" Miller, his father was Benjamin. I can't find much info on Benjamin's parents other thanhis mother was a Williamson, married to a Miller. I'd love to get some information about them!
I haven't been to Glen Alum since I was around 7 years old (1967) My memories are fuzzy, but a few are clear. I remember the train going by, the old church, and many clear faces. One of sweet, old Aunt Kessie. If anyone has anymore info for me, I'd love to here it! |
| Name: | connie edwards |
| E-mail address: | nightshade@citlink.net |
| Comments: | Just found your site. I have been searching for my grandparents for over 3 years and cant seem to find them. They lived in Glen Alum around 1920 because i found them in the census. His name was Sam Depollon and his wife was Lydia. They had a daughter whos name was Mona. Please, If any of this rings a bell, let me know. I means a lot to me. Thanks |
| Name: | Adam Stover |
| E-mail address: | astover@nytisky.com |
| Comments: | I was wondering if someone could help me. I am looking for a Clark Gable Gibson, who lived around Delbarton and owned property around Wharncliffe. If anyone would happen to know where he is or one of his family, please e-mail me.
Thanks |
| Name: | Robert C. Boyd |
| E-mail address: | robbie@jet-web.com |
| Comments: | Hi. Judy, Thank you for the "Dream Book"I moved to Glenalum in 1934.I am the son of Emerson and Louise Boyd.
I attended grades 1 thru 8 and then 1 year at GHS. IN 1943 I left to attend Military School in Va, returning each summer to spend school vacation at home .That same yr, my brother Emerson Jr left to serve in the Navy. Some of my teachers were Myrtle Carter, Dwight Elkins, Shayde Chapman. Ann Dunman,AdaRoach,Homer Stepp(all fine teachers. We thank you for being "The Glue" that holds us all together. Robert C. Boyd,Universal City TX |
| Name: | Brittany Cox |
| Comments: | i,m gary and carol faries' grandaughter and i love your site it helps me learn more of where my families from and what they used to do . |
| Name: | ROY AND WANDA TAYLOR |
| E-mail address: | MOMMOMSPUTER@AOL.COM |
| Name: | Mary Sue (Lendaro) Hatfield |
| E-mail address: | timmary@thezoom.net |
| Comments: | I really enjoyed reading the stories and viewing the pictures. I was able to place alot of faces with the names that my Dad, Joe Lendaro, has spoken of. It gave me more of an understanding of my Daddy's childhood. |
| Name: | Joyce B. Perry |
| E-mail address: | scg06295@wvnet.com |
| Comments: | My famly and I are eager to see everyone and talk about "the good-old days."
Everyone have a safe trip! |
| Name: | Reita Ball |
| E-mail address: | R2BALL@aolo.com |
| Comments: | Looking forward to seeing all of you at the reunion. Sure hope they have name tags,since i'm not to good with puting names to faces. Its been a lot of years since I last saw some of you. |
| Name: | Deborah Kirn |
| E-mail address: | Deb4635@aol.com |
| Comments: | I am thrilled to find this site. I have a big interest in geneology, and have been investigating my family tree. My mom is Louise, who is the daughter of Dick & Minnie Miller. She lived in Glen Alum until about 1947. I have always loved hearing her stories. I would like to find the email address of Roger Adkins, who is my first cousin. I noticed he had a post earlier on this site. Looking forward to the reunion, and being able to take a tour of the old town. I have lots of memories of Glen Alum from my childhood, since we used to travel quite a bit from St. Louis to the beautiful mountains. My aunt Toots still lives on Ben Creek, and we do get back to visit from time to time. |
| Name: | Sara Waddell Dahl |
| E-mail address: | sdahl@albemarle.org |
| Comments: | My grandfather, Marion Waddell, was a resident of Glen Alum from approximately 1920-1930s. I became interested in Glen Alum through his stories. In reading through the memories on this site, I recognized many people and places that he has spoke about. I thoroughly enjoyed the stories on this site, thanks! |
| Name: | DALLAS MILLER |
| E-mail address: | DallMill@aol.com |