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12 Nov 2010, by

Robert E. Lee Lecture – November 13, 2010

David Chaltas will present a program on Robert E. Lee at the Wise Library, at 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 13. Free to the public.

David Chaltas as General Robert E. Lee

David Chaltas brought a wonderful performance of General E. Lee November 13, at Wise County Public Library.

David is a nationally recognized living historian and educator. He won the coveted 2001 Teacher of the Year by the KY council of children with Behavorial Disorders, being the 1st. recipient in the state of Kentucky. He is a sought after speaker nationally and has written several books including The Legend and Legacy of Lee, Poetry of the Civil War, and The Fading of the Grey plus several more.  The Historical Society has some of his books for sale.

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8 Sep 2010, by

Old Names of Occupations and Their Meanings

Dan Burrows provides a list of old occupation names and their meanings. This list of terms is helpful for understanding old books and wills.

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8 Sep 2010, by

Christened Names and Nicknames

  • Abe – Abel, Abner, Abraham, Absolom
  • Abby – Abigail
  • Al – Albert, Alec, Allen, Allensworth, Alvin
  • Alex – Alexander, Sanders
  • Armse – Armpse, Armistead
  • Bart – Barton, Bartholemew
  • Belle – Aribelle, Sybel
  • Ben – Benjamin, Benejah, Reuben
  • Bert – Albert, Burdette, Burrell, Burton
  • Ellen – Eleanor, Helen
  • Eliza – Elizabeth,Ella
  • Em – Emma, Emmie, Emeline, Emily
  • Eph – Ephraim
  • Etty – Harriett
  • Gail, Gale – Abigail, Abigale
  • Ginger – Regina, Virginia
  • Hal – Harold, Henry
  • Hetty – Harriett, Henrietta
  • Hobart – Hubert, Robert
  • Jean – Jeannie, Jenny, Eugenia,
  • Jack – John, Johnathan, Jonse (not Jones)
  • Jake – Jacob
  • Jenny - Jennifer
  • Joe – Johaner, Jones, Joseph, Josiah
  • Kager – Micajah
  • Lottie – Charlotte
  • Mattie – Martha
  • Nelly – Helen, Eleanor, Lanelle
  • Lige – Elias, Elija
  • Lish – Elisha
  • Luke – Lucus
  • Matt – Madison, Mathias, Matthew
  • Neil - Neal, Corneilous
  • Nick – Nicholas, Nichodemus
  • Nora – Eleanore, Eleanora, Lenora
  • Pats – Patsy, Martha
  • Perry – Peregiene
  • Polly – Mary
  • Rene – Rena, Serena
  • Rildy – Rilla, Rillie, Serrilda
  • Rube – Reuben
  • Sal – Sally, Salome
  • Si – Silas
  • Tillt – Matilda
  • Tish - Latita, Tab,Tabby
  • Tibbie – Tabitha
  • Tice – Matthias
  • Tobe – Tobias
  • Ty – Tyler, Tyrone, Tyson
  • Vern – Luverna
  • Zack – Zachariah
  • Zeb – Zebulon

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    12 Jul 2010, by

    Appalachian Quarterly Magazine

    It is with much sadness that we had to submit our last issue of THE APPALACHIAN in October of 2009 due to circumstances beyond our control. However we are proud to offer all issues on portable digital file format-pdf. These files are available for purchase on cds. Each year’s cd will retail at $18.00 plus tax and shipping.

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    23 Sep 2009, by

    Diseases and Epidemics in Wise County : 1856 -1894

    Listed below is a list of diseases and epidemics in Wise County from 1856 when the county was formed through 1894. The infant mortality rate was enormous. Notice the many infant and children’s deaths in comparison to adults.

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