History of Dunmore Community

 

The image you sent is a black and white photo of a piece of paper containing the text of a history of Dunmore Community written in 1927 by Ella Pritchard. The text begins by describing the arrival of Lieutenant Warwick in America in 1740-1750, who surveyed and purchased a large tract of land east of the Greenbrier River and west of the Alleghenies. Warwick's land included the area now owned by Harry M. Lore, Sr., Ernest Moore, the Pritchards, the McLaughlins, and many other landowners.

The text then describes Warwick's marriage to Elizabeth Dunlap and their son Jacob. Warwick died on a trip back to England, and his widow later married Robert Sitlington of Bath County. The Sitlingtons made their home at Dunmore until Jacob Warwick was 21 years old. Jacob's mother had secured a deed for him covering all of the land owned by his father.

The text also mentions a fort that was built in the late 17th century near where the post office now stands. The fort was built to protect the pioneer settlers from Indian raids. A covered walk was built from the fort to the creek so that the settlers could always get water in safety.

The text ends by describing how the Warwick property descended to Jacob Warwick's grandsons, Jacob and Andrew V. Mathers. Jacob Mathers owned the S. H. Moore property.

The image is a valuable historical document that provides insights into the early history of Dunmore Community. It is also a reminder of the importance of preserving our history for future generations.

Here are some additional details that can be gleaned from the image:

• The Warwick family was one of the first families to settle in Dunmore Community.
• The fort that was built in the late 17th century was an important part of the community's early history. It helped to protect the settlers from Indian raids.
• The S. H. Moore property was once part of the Warwick tract of land.
• The history of Dunmore Community is a rich and complex one. It is a story of pioneer settlers, forts, and covered walks.

• The image is a black and white photo of a piece of paper containing text about the history of Dunmore, Virginia. The text is handwritten and difficult to read, but I can make out the following information:

• Dunmore was originally owned by Andrey Mathers, who sold it to William L. Duncan and Isaac Moore.
• Cornelius Pritchard replaced the old house on the property with a new one, now known as the Pritchard homestead.
• Dunmore was the birthplace and home of the first wife of Irish Hevener Sr.
• Dunmore was once home to a flour mill, which was powered by a reliable stream.

The text also mentions other people who lived in Dunmore, including the Warwicks, Jacksons, and Moores.

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  The image shows a black-and-white photo of a piece of paper with text on it. The text is about the history of a mill and the surrounding area. It mentions that there was once a water-powered mill, an up-and-down saw mill, a carding machine, and a planing machine. The first store building was made of logs and is still standing today. The first merchants who kept the store were Duncan & Co., followed by Wetone & George Wilson, and then Richard Jennings. Jennings' store was destroyed by fire a few years ago. W. H. Cackley and B. F. Keslwee built the house where J. B. Pritchard now resides, and they used it as a store room until business forced them to build a larger store. The new building is now where E. Pritchard does business. W. H. Cackley built and lived where Fred Pritchard now lives. Richard Jennings built the residence which is now the Dunmore Hotel, kept and owned by Bland Nottingham. Sure Mer Hull built her home and postoffice. J. A. Noel built and opened the store where Gray Woods now is in the business. Winfred McElwee built the bungalows where Cam McLaughlin and Dock Sheets now live. All of the above-mentioned homes, also from Jake Lightner's on the Huntersville road and to Letcher McLaughlin's on the Sitlington road were sold off the lease Moore property. Beyond the Presbyterian Church all was as the Indians had left it, in the woods.

  The image is significant because it provides a glimpse into the history of a community that is no longer in existence. It is a reminder of the people who lived and worked there, and the businesses that they built. The image is also a reminder of the importance of preserving our history, so that future generations can learn about the past.

  The image you sent is a black and white photo of a piece of paper containing a historical text about the early settlers of Rocahontas County, West Virginia. The text is divided into three paragraphs, each of which focuses on a different group of settlers.

  The first paragraph discusses William and Hugh McLaughlin, who purchased 1,000 acres of land from Andrew Mathews in 1829. The land included the homes of the Brooks, Corbett, and Deputy families.

  The second paragraph discusses John Carpenter, another early settler who settled on Thomas Creek. Carpenter divided his land among his four sons, William Jr., John Jr., Hugh, and Peter. The land is now home to Harry Taylor, James Watson, and John Will Carpenter.

  The third paragraph discusses the early settlement of Thorny Creek by Martin Dilley in 1820. Dilley was a Quaker from Maryland. His son Andrew also lived on Thorny Creek, as did his grandsons Neon and Amce. Another early settler of Thorny Creek was Rev. James Wanless, who came to the area in the 1820s.

  The text also mentions Robert Dunlap McCutchen, who married Elizabeth Lockridge and settled on Thomas Creek in 1826. McCutchen purchased 2,900 acres of land, which was likely part of the Warwick survey.

  The image is a valuable historical document that provides insights into the early settlement of Rocahontas County, West Virginia. The text is well-written and informative, and it is clear that the author had a deep knowledge of the local history.