Wise County Historical Society
History, Geneaology, Photos and Books about Wise County, Virginia
Books Published by Wise County, Virginia Historical Society
The Wise County Historical Society is pleased to announce that they can now offer the complete 1000 page book, “The Stallard Collection – Family History” on CD or thumb Drive at the price of $50 each. For more information contact our office at 276-395-0349. We are located in the lower level of the Wise County Public Library.
The Wise County Historical Society is happy to announce the reprint of Between Brothers. This is 500 pages of history, stories and genealogy of Wise County Civil War Veterans.
The cost is $40.00, including tax, if picked up at our office located on lower level of Wise Library.
Orders may be mailed to Wise County Historical Society 124 Library Rd, Wise Va 24293. Please remit $40.00 +$5.00 S&H for each book.
Order soon as supply is limited.
515 Pages, including index.
Wise County Virginia’s World War II Veterans: A Tribute – SOLD OUTA Collector’s Item. This book is a wonderful tribute to our World War II Veterans. This is not only a record of our military veterans, but is a book of the history of that terrible war, as well as family history. For anyone researching families in Wise County and some in Dickenson County, this is a good source of information. Very interesting and intriguing stories as told by the veterans themselves and their families. Some of the sources used: Discharges, and stories submitted by the veterans and their families. This book was submitted to Tom Brokaw of NBC news during his series of broadcasts of WWII Veterans. It has been placed in the Library of Congress and the Virginia State Library, among others. 6000 Individuals, 3,000 Photos, 9 1/2 x 12 , 929 pages, hard cover.
If you liked The Heritage of Wise County and The City of Norton, Volume I, You will LOVE Volume II. More History, more photos, more folklore, full of surprises! This book is a MUST for Wise County researchers, or if you have ties with Wise County whatsoever. It will intrigue you with its many stories of Wise County’s early days, its towns, communities and people who made it all happen. 1133 pages, $65.00 plus $7.00 postage.
Between Brothers – Edited by Rhonda Robertson and Lillian Gobble
Soldiers of the Civil War in Wise and surrounding counties in Southwest Virginia.
A beautiful book about the Civil War Soldiers who were from Wise and Dickenson Counties in Virginia. 490 pages, 8 x 11, soft-bound. Many pictures of the soldiers, military records, and other information. Price: $35.oo plus tax and S&H.
Wise County’s Apple Blossoms of Yesteryear – By Denver Osborne and the Apple Book Committee.
This beautiful book brings back the nostalgic days of Apple growing in Wise County, the people who owned Apple orchards and worked in them or the visitors who passed by and smelled the fragrant blossoms. Beautifully illustrated, 214 pages, hardback. stories, recipes, data, gorgeous dust jacket showing apple blossoms from one of Wise County’s Orchards. As one book reviewer exclaims, “So real you can smell the blossoms!” $20.00 plus postage.
A Calendar of Events for 1996.
Events that took place in and around Wise County.
WWII Calendar. Pictures and events that took place during WWII.
In Commemoration of the 150th year of Wise County.
Sesquicentennial, 1856-2006
From the Desk of the Editor
It is with much sadness that we submit this (last) issue of the Appalachian; and a profound sense of pride in what The Appalachian and the Appalachian Quarterly has accomplished.
It began as a composite of historical events, people, places in five states; Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. We believe that we have achieved our goal of projecting a positive image of people and places in the Appalachian mountains. The heritage that has been handed down to the present generation is a great one and one for all of us to be proud of.
It is with much sadness that we submit this (last) issue of the Appalachian; and a profound sense of pride in what The Appalachian and the Appalachian Quarterly has accomplished.
It began as a composite of historical events, people, places in five states; Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. We believe that we have achieved our goal of projecting a positive image of people and places in the Appalachian mountains. The heritage that has been handed down to the present generation is a great one and one for all of us to be proud of.
We, at the Wise County Historical Society, have tried to, through this magazine, be able to elevate the stero typical ‘mountain person’ image, and preserve our heritage and history of the Appalachian Mountains.
Our first efforts passed ‘muster,’ however, over the fourteen years that we have worked on The Appalachian Quarterly and then The Appalachian, we have learned that LOTS of people were willing to help us along the way. We have found people who we thought were strangers,were not strangers, but friends we had yet to meet.
All in all, in looking at our first efforts, and then looking at the April 2009 issue of The Appalachian, we really had a lot to learn, and learn it we did. It is really amazing how well tht first effort looked, even though we didn’t know ANYTHING about publishing a magazine. Ben and Deborah Rose and Jennifer Rose set us on the right path when they guided us in those first issues. We want to give special thanks to Wanda Manicure and Mildred Hughes for their help with distribution. We are proud of the finished product-The Appalachian Quarterly – The Appalachian.
Historical Human Interest Stories
Blueberries and Snakes
The Bell Witch
Americans with Grit-Grandpa
The Breakup of a Family
The Journey Home
Jones Brothers at War
No Such Thing as Boredom
The Christmas Ring
Natures Gifts
Whiskey
A Tribute to Early American Mothers
Porter Violin Returns to VA
Of all the books published by the Wise County Historical Society, “Between Brothers,” the biographic history of the Civil War soldiers from Wise and Dickenson Counties, Va., was instrumental in preserving not only their service records, but their photos as well. All counties in the U.S. should produce Civil War Biographical histories before all the stories and photos are gone.
From the Desk of the Editor
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our subscribers who responded so positively about our decision to reduce to two issues per year (April and October) rather than cease publication of the magazine. It was a hard decision to make, but unfortunately a necessary one. So, this issue is the last issue of 2008.
We have also received responses from our subscribers with stories they have written and submitted. Jett Croy has shared a photo of her Civil War Grandfather and we would like to encourage all our readers to share the history of their ancestors, along with photos.
Of all the books published by the Wise County Historical Society, “Between Brothers,” the biographic history of the Civil War soldiers from Wise and Dickenson Counties, Va., was instrumental in preserving not only their service records, but their photos as well. All counties in the U.S. should produce Civil War Biographical histories before all the stories and photos are gone.
We hope you enjoy this magazine as much as we have enjoyed preparing this issue. Merry Christmas and We’ll see you next year.
We have this issue Applachian Quarterly Volume 1, Number 1 in pdf digital files. The CD’s can be purchased for $18.00 which consists of 4 magazines.
Editorial: By Rhonda Robertson
Welcome to THE APPALACHIAN QUARTERLY!
This first issue is one of auspicious beginnings and with each issue we will continue to grow and change and provide you with information, hisory, records and genealogy. We welcome comments and suggestions. Our ongoing columns will be:
The Appalachian Quarterly
ALL issues of The Appalachian Quarterly and The Appalachian are in portable digital file format-pdf.
These files are available for purchase on cds. Each year’s cd will retail at $15.00 plus tax and shipping.
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.
The Wise County Historical Society
ALL 52 issues of The Appalachian Quarterly and The Appalachian Is in portable digital file format- .pdf.
These files are available for purchase on cds. Each year’s cd will retail at $15.00 plus tax and shipping.
$150.00 for the whole set.
Appalachian Quarterly
1996 – 3 issues, 1997 – 4 issues, 1998 – 4 issues, 1999 – 4 issues, 2000 – 4 issues, 2001 – 4 issues, 2002 – 4 issues, 2003 – 4 issues, 2004 – 4 issues, 2005 – 4 issues, 2006 – 4 issues, 2007 – 4 issues, 2008 – 3 issues, 2009 – 2 issues, April and October.
One year (4 issues) $15 plus $5 shipping.
The Appalachian Quarterly and The Appalachian feature stories of the heritage and history of the Appalachian sections of the states of Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia and Virginia. Stories such as the lineage of families of Daugherty, Wood, Lane, Porter, Lawson, and many, many more.
Questions? Contact: Wanda Rose: Subscription and Orders at wandaatwise@yahoo.com or 276-328-6569
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Wise County Historical Society
P. O. Box 368, Wise, VA 24293
EDITOR
COVERING THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS
KENTUCKY, NORTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE,
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA
112 page magazine of genealogy and history, published by The Wise County Historical Society See Order Form & Postage Chart
The Wise County Historical Society
P. O. Box 368 – Wise, VA 24293 Email: wchs_133@yahoo.com
LAYOUT and SETUP and Co Editor
Contains: Family and Area HistoryRegular Features From the Hills of Appalachia Reaching Out Children of the Appalachians Regular Features Special Focus Melungeon On The Bookshelf
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Wanda proof reads the magazine, prepares it for mailing and mails it with help from her husband Stuart, volunteers Bill Porter, Mildred Hughes and Wanda Manicure, who helps package the magazine for mailing and Bill Gobble who keeps a database of names and addresses of subscribers to the magazine There are many elements of preparing the magazine for shipment.
BOOK-REVIEWS Fannie-Steele
On The Bookshelf: What’s new in book releases, Articles on people, music, food, flora & fauna, culture, folklore, military and much more… anything pertaining to that which is uniquely Appalachian.
SPECIAL FOCUS EDITOR
Special Focus: highlighting *Appalachian legends & mysteries, Ghost Towns, Historic towns, Counties, Treasure stories, etc. * Special Features: Soldiers, women in history, recipes, Native Americans, archaeology sites, etc.
