Sun. Bright , warm sunshine day.
Janice & Sammy come for dinner after Aunt Becky's funeral. Charlie & Mary Lydia Ely, Reba, Roy & Edith all come out to visit.
Footnote: Janice is her youngest daughter and Sammy is her friend. Aunt Becky Reasor is the wife of John P. Reasor, Martin Reasor's brother. Charlie & Mary Lydia live in Tennessee and have come for the funeral, I guess. Reba is her sister-in-law. Edith is her sister and Roy is married to Edith.
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Friday, February 27, 2015
February 27, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Sat. Fair & Cold.
I went after groceries as Millard went to work. Edith & I went to Appa. Went to see Aunt Rose this evening. To funeral home tonite.
Footnote: Millard is her husband and he works in town where the grocery store is. Edith is her sister and Appalachia is a small town about 2 miles from Big Stone Gap, where Edith lives and Millard works. Aunt Rose Baker Slemp lives just a short distance down the back road.
I went after groceries as Millard went to work. Edith & I went to Appa. Went to see Aunt Rose this evening. To funeral home tonite.
Footnote: Millard is her husband and he works in town where the grocery store is. Edith is her sister and Appalachia is a small town about 2 miles from Big Stone Gap, where Edith lives and Millard works. Aunt Rose Baker Slemp lives just a short distance down the back road.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
February 26, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Fri. cold still snowing.
Aunt Becky Reasor died this morning. I was to go for Janice but the weather is too bad.
Footnote: Aunt Becky Reasor was married to John P. Reasor who was Martin "Pappy" Reasor's brother. She had been sick for quite a while now. Janice is her youngest daughter and I am guessing she is in school in Virginia - was it Richlands? I can't remember or maybe she was working someplace. I was not living in Virginia in 65 so I don't remember much about the things happening then.
Aunt Becky Reasor died this morning. I was to go for Janice but the weather is too bad.
Footnote: Aunt Becky Reasor was married to John P. Reasor who was Martin "Pappy" Reasor's brother. She had been sick for quite a while now. Janice is her youngest daughter and I am guessing she is in school in Virginia - was it Richlands? I can't remember or maybe she was working someplace. I was not living in Virginia in 65 so I don't remember much about the things happening then.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
February 25, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Thurs. Snowed all day
I stayed in and quilted all day. Janice called tonite.
Footnote: Snowed all day sounds like the days we have all been having. Janice is her daughter who lives abut 9 miles away in Big Stone Gap.
My mother, Edith, called today to tell me they got 3" of snow last night. She loves snow and was upset that it had snowed during the night and she didn't get to see it coming down. I talked to Janice Saturday and she had measured over a foot of snow in one place in her yard. I have about a foot or more in my yard still and it is frozen now. Spring can't come soon enough now.
I stayed in and quilted all day. Janice called tonite.
Footnote: Snowed all day sounds like the days we have all been having. Janice is her daughter who lives abut 9 miles away in Big Stone Gap.
My mother, Edith, called today to tell me they got 3" of snow last night. She loves snow and was upset that it had snowed during the night and she didn't get to see it coming down. I talked to Janice Saturday and she had measured over a foot of snow in one place in her yard. I have about a foot or more in my yard still and it is frozen now. Spring can't come soon enough now.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
February 24, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Wed. Rainy & cool
Kept Smith while Ruth fixed church house for funeral. Went to the funeral this evening and to Pennington to have work on car. To church tonite.
Footnote: Smith is her brother's (Everette) youngest son. He in 1962 so he is about 3 years old. Ruth is his mother and she was a good church member. Pennington is a town about 8 miles away. I think the funeral was for Tom Daughtery, their neighbor.
My note: -8 here this morning but the sun is shinning and hopefully it will warm up a bit. I have to go to Hobby Lobby to get a box of stuffing so I will wait till this afternoon when it is a little warmer. The store is next to Panera's and I love their Bagels, so I will get one for lunch tomorrow. There is also a really big St. Vincent DePaul store so I may have to browse a little. Can you tell I don't get out much in this weather? All our snow is now frozen so it is not safe to walk anywhere.
Kept Smith while Ruth fixed church house for funeral. Went to the funeral this evening and to Pennington to have work on car. To church tonite.
Footnote: Smith is her brother's (Everette) youngest son. He in 1962 so he is about 3 years old. Ruth is his mother and she was a good church member. Pennington is a town about 8 miles away. I think the funeral was for Tom Daughtery, their neighbor.
My note: -8 here this morning but the sun is shinning and hopefully it will warm up a bit. I have to go to Hobby Lobby to get a box of stuffing so I will wait till this afternoon when it is a little warmer. The store is next to Panera's and I love their Bagels, so I will get one for lunch tomorrow. There is also a really big St. Vincent DePaul store so I may have to browse a little. Can you tell I don't get out much in this weather? All our snow is now frozen so it is not safe to walk anywhere.
Monday, February 23, 2015
February 23, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Tues. Fair Windy cold at morn.
I kept Smith while Ruth went over to Daughtery's. Tonite we went to the funeral home.
Footnote: Smith is the youngest son of Everette and Ruth Reasor, Estelle's brother and sister-in-law. They live across the road and are all neighbors of the Daughterys.
My note: Today I was looking at the information Sally Musick sent me about our grandmother and her Mother and Father and her sisters and brothers. Mamie Reasor's (Lula Pearl) father was Ira Baker and he was born July 4, 1851. He married Rosanna Huff ,born 1856, when she was 17. They had their first child, Madison, in 1874 and Rosanna was 18. Rosanna died Sept. 25, 1886 when she was 30 years old. She gave birth to 7 children in 12 years of marriage.
Their baby, Susannah died on Sept. 22 when she was 15 months old. Then Rosanna (the mother) died 3 days later on Sept. 25. Her # 3 son, James, was 8 years old when he died 4 days later on Sept. 29. Then her first born daughter, Eura died 4 days later on Oct. 3. She was 7 years old. I think this is so sad. Rosanna lost her youngest child and then 3 days later she died. Then a son and daughter died after that. All four of them were dead in less than 2 weeks. My Mother says she always heard that they had "Flux". She said that some family friend took Lula to their house to get her away from the infection and that is how she survived. Lula was born July 7, 1882 so she was just 4 years old. Don't you wonder how they were able to bury them and how did Ira take the deaths. Who was left to cook and clean and take care of the 4 children that survived.
Didn't take him long to find someone to do that - he married Julia Ann Wells in about 2 years and their first child was born Jan. 21, 1888. I think this is strange too - the first son they had they named Edward "Doc" Baker and 14 months later (March, 1889) they had another son and named him Eddie Baker. I wonder if there is some mistake there. There are a lot more facts that I find interesting and I will continue with it later. Don't want to bore you for too long.
I kept Smith while Ruth went over to Daughtery's. Tonite we went to the funeral home.
Footnote: Smith is the youngest son of Everette and Ruth Reasor, Estelle's brother and sister-in-law. They live across the road and are all neighbors of the Daughterys.
My note: Today I was looking at the information Sally Musick sent me about our grandmother and her Mother and Father and her sisters and brothers. Mamie Reasor's (Lula Pearl) father was Ira Baker and he was born July 4, 1851. He married Rosanna Huff ,born 1856, when she was 17. They had their first child, Madison, in 1874 and Rosanna was 18. Rosanna died Sept. 25, 1886 when she was 30 years old. She gave birth to 7 children in 12 years of marriage.
Their baby, Susannah died on Sept. 22 when she was 15 months old. Then Rosanna (the mother) died 3 days later on Sept. 25. Her # 3 son, James, was 8 years old when he died 4 days later on Sept. 29. Then her first born daughter, Eura died 4 days later on Oct. 3. She was 7 years old. I think this is so sad. Rosanna lost her youngest child and then 3 days later she died. Then a son and daughter died after that. All four of them were dead in less than 2 weeks. My Mother says she always heard that they had "Flux". She said that some family friend took Lula to their house to get her away from the infection and that is how she survived. Lula was born July 7, 1882 so she was just 4 years old. Don't you wonder how they were able to bury them and how did Ira take the deaths. Who was left to cook and clean and take care of the 4 children that survived.
Didn't take him long to find someone to do that - he married Julia Ann Wells in about 2 years and their first child was born Jan. 21, 1888. I think this is strange too - the first son they had they named Edward "Doc" Baker and 14 months later (March, 1889) they had another son and named him Eddie Baker. I wonder if there is some mistake there. There are a lot more facts that I find interesting and I will continue with it later. Don't want to bore you for too long.
Sunday, February 22, 2015
February 22, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Mon. cold windy.
I washed. Then we went to Aunt Becky's. Poor thing is so sick. Mr. Tom Daughtery died tonite at the hospital. He was 76 years old.
Footnote: Aunt Becky is related to her as Becky is married to John Reasor, a brother to Estelle's father. I believe Tom Daughtery was a neighbor who lived on the mountain behind Estelle's house.
I washed. Then we went to Aunt Becky's. Poor thing is so sick. Mr. Tom Daughtery died tonite at the hospital. He was 76 years old.
Footnote: Aunt Becky is related to her as Becky is married to John Reasor, a brother to Estelle's father. I believe Tom Daughtery was a neighbor who lived on the mountain behind Estelle's house.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
February 21, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Sun. Cold.
We went over to Reba's awhile. Edith & Roy come in late. Snowed some tonite.
Footnote: Reba is her sister-in-law and I am guessing that she was still living in Olinger - a small village about 7-8 miles from Deep Springs. The town was built near the river and I think the railroad went thru the area. Reba Ely married Tom Reasor (Oh, I think that was his last name). They owned and managed a grocery store. The only store there that I remember. They may have had gas pumps too, but I can't remember that for sure. I remember the building was built of wood and there was a big wooden front porch with no roof on the porch. I don't remember there being chairs on the porch, but I imagine there was. They never had any children of their own but did raise Hattie Francis Ely. She was Reba's niece. Hattie Francis lives in Kingsport, Tenn.
We went over to Reba's awhile. Edith & Roy come in late. Snowed some tonite.
Footnote: Reba is her sister-in-law and I am guessing that she was still living in Olinger - a small village about 7-8 miles from Deep Springs. The town was built near the river and I think the railroad went thru the area. Reba Ely married Tom Reasor (Oh, I think that was his last name). They owned and managed a grocery store. The only store there that I remember. They may have had gas pumps too, but I can't remember that for sure. I remember the building was built of wood and there was a big wooden front porch with no roof on the porch. I don't remember there being chairs on the porch, but I imagine there was. They never had any children of their own but did raise Hattie Francis Ely. She was Reba's niece. Hattie Francis lives in Kingsport, Tenn.
February 20, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Sat. Fair colder.
Edith come in afternoon and we went to see Aunt Becky. She is real sick.
Footnote: Edith is her sister who lives in Big Stone Gap. Aunt Becky is Becky P. Reasor. I wish I had her birthdate as she was Pappy's sister and I don't have much info on that side of the Reasor family. I will try to remember to get that from Stephen when I see him again.
We are still in the deep freeze and it looks like most everything east of the Mississippi is in the same freezer. Snow coming again tonight 4-6". It was -16 this morning. Now that is some cold. Not that cold now as it is getting ready to snow. Calling for the snow to turn to sleet in the southern part of Kentucky. Anyway, Rachel and Hope picked me up this afternoon and we went to the grocery = the parking lot was full as was the store and that was at 2PM. Lots of things were already gone - all the good blueberries and strawberries. I had to get a prescription and the line was half-way down the store. Got it all done and back home but I tell you it was very cold out there. Hope you all are warm.
Edith come in afternoon and we went to see Aunt Becky. She is real sick.
Footnote: Edith is her sister who lives in Big Stone Gap. Aunt Becky is Becky P. Reasor. I wish I had her birthdate as she was Pappy's sister and I don't have much info on that side of the Reasor family. I will try to remember to get that from Stephen when I see him again.
We are still in the deep freeze and it looks like most everything east of the Mississippi is in the same freezer. Snow coming again tonight 4-6". It was -16 this morning. Now that is some cold. Not that cold now as it is getting ready to snow. Calling for the snow to turn to sleet in the southern part of Kentucky. Anyway, Rachel and Hope picked me up this afternoon and we went to the grocery = the parking lot was full as was the store and that was at 2PM. Lots of things were already gone - all the good blueberries and strawberries. I had to get a prescription and the line was half-way down the store. Got it all done and back home but I tell you it was very cold out there. Hope you all are warm.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
February 19, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Friday Fair warmer
I went to Pearl's most of the day. Over to the hospital to see Linda Moore a minute. Up to town to pick up Millard.
Footnote: Pearl is her cousin. She is the daughter of Becky P. Reasor, sister to Estelle's Father. I don't know who Linda Moore is. Millard is her husband who works in Big Stone.
I went to Pearl's most of the day. Over to the hospital to see Linda Moore a minute. Up to town to pick up Millard.
Footnote: Pearl is her cousin. She is the daughter of Becky P. Reasor, sister to Estelle's Father. I don't know who Linda Moore is. Millard is her husband who works in Big Stone.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
February 18, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Thurs. Fair
Ruth, Smith and I went to Pearls most of the day. Aunt Becky is awfully low.
Footnote: Ruth is her sister-in-law and Smith is Ruth's youngest son. Pearl Reasor Barkley is Aunt Becky's daughter. They live in a big house on a hill on the back road going toward Woodway, about 6-7 miles away (as I remember).
It is snowing very hard right now and looks like it has snowed all night. Looks to be about 6-8" out there now. I heard the snow plows all night. It is 16 degrees. No let up here - kids are home again.
I talked to Mother last night and she is so happy they finally have snow. She talked to Janice and she said it is a real mess in Big Stone and Norton. I hope you all can just stay in and stay safe. Feed the birds and keep the pets inside. I am sewing all day so it is a good day for me.
Ruth, Smith and I went to Pearls most of the day. Aunt Becky is awfully low.
Footnote: Ruth is her sister-in-law and Smith is Ruth's youngest son. Pearl Reasor Barkley is Aunt Becky's daughter. They live in a big house on a hill on the back road going toward Woodway, about 6-7 miles away (as I remember).
It is snowing very hard right now and looks like it has snowed all night. Looks to be about 6-8" out there now. I heard the snow plows all night. It is 16 degrees. No let up here - kids are home again.
I talked to Mother last night and she is so happy they finally have snow. She talked to Janice and she said it is a real mess in Big Stone and Norton. I hope you all can just stay in and stay safe. Feed the birds and keep the pets inside. I am sewing all day so it is a good day for me.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
February 17, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Wed. Fair
I went to town with Millard, down to Aunt Rose's awhile this evening.
Footnote: Millard is her husband and he works in Big Stone Gap, about 9 miles away. Aunt Rose Slemp lives just down the back road.
my note: It was -8 this morning and has now warmed up to 1. I'm staying in again - car is covered in about 5" of that white stuff. Maybe I'll clean it off when it warms up a little more. I hate to have it like that in case there is an emergency somewhere. Hope you all are warm.
I went to town with Millard, down to Aunt Rose's awhile this evening.
Footnote: Millard is her husband and he works in Big Stone Gap, about 9 miles away. Aunt Rose Slemp lives just down the back road.
my note: It was -8 this morning and has now warmed up to 1. I'm staying in again - car is covered in about 5" of that white stuff. Maybe I'll clean it off when it warms up a little more. I hate to have it like that in case there is an emergency somewhere. Hope you all are warm.
Monday, February 16, 2015
February 16, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Tues. Fair.
I went to Aunt Becky's a few minutes. Then picked up Thelma and went to Mrs. Skeens funeral at seminary. Joyce Wade and Moe Fritz left town today with Joyce baby too.
Footnote: Aunt Becky is Rebecca P. Reasor and she is married to Pappy's brother, John P. Reasor (I found this out when I was talking to my Mother). Thelma Ely is her sister-in-law, married to one of Millard's brothers - I believe it was Hargus. . I don't know who Joyce Wade is and not sure if she wrote Moe or Mae.
Well it is snowing here and is 9 degrees. Supposed to snow all day. Leah called yesterday and wanted me to come to her house and stay as we are supposed to get 6" of snow today. It is still snowing and may get that much. I went to the grocery - you know the weather forcast is brought to you by your local grocer. Shelves were empty when I was there about 6PM. I decided to stay home as I wanted to watch Downton Abbey and they don't watch it. It was good again last night - only two more episodes left for this year. Then I order the DVD and watch it again and again. I need a life I guess. Stay warm and safe.
I went to Aunt Becky's a few minutes. Then picked up Thelma and went to Mrs. Skeens funeral at seminary. Joyce Wade and Moe Fritz left town today with Joyce baby too.
Footnote: Aunt Becky is Rebecca P. Reasor and she is married to Pappy's brother, John P. Reasor (I found this out when I was talking to my Mother). Thelma Ely is her sister-in-law, married to one of Millard's brothers - I believe it was Hargus. . I don't know who Joyce Wade is and not sure if she wrote Moe or Mae.
Well it is snowing here and is 9 degrees. Supposed to snow all day. Leah called yesterday and wanted me to come to her house and stay as we are supposed to get 6" of snow today. It is still snowing and may get that much. I went to the grocery - you know the weather forcast is brought to you by your local grocer. Shelves were empty when I was there about 6PM. I decided to stay home as I wanted to watch Downton Abbey and they don't watch it. It was good again last night - only two more episodes left for this year. Then I order the DVD and watch it again and again. I need a life I guess. Stay warm and safe.
Sunday, February 15, 2015
February 15, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Mon. Warmer Snow on ground. most of it thawed today.
I quilted most of day. Went over to see Smith late. Ruth took him to a specialist today.
Footnote: Smith(b. 9-20-62) is the youngest son of Everette (her brother) and Ruth Reasosr. They live just across the road.
My note: we are in the deep freeze today - 9 degrees this morning. I went to Rachel's yesterday and stayed with Hope while Dave and Rachel went out to celebrate their wedding anniversary. I don't remember which one but I think 17 or 18. Max was just a toddler and he is a senior in high school this year. They went to the Casino in Lawrenceburg, Ind. ( 10 miles away). They had the buffet which they said was not worth the $27.00 each and then they had tickets to see STIX - an old band from the 70's which Rachel loved. They enjoyed it so much. It was the original band and she remembered the members names. I taught Hope (she is 10 now) how to hook-a-rug. She had the kit but didn't have the hook - which I bought for her. She catches on really fast and has good hand-eye movement. She does have a short attention span, so she would work a little and play a little. I made a big pot of vegetable soup and watched Titanic in between working with her. It was 10 degrees when I got in the car to come home about 11:00. Looks like the whole country is in some sort of winter weather. Just glad it is not 6' of snow.
I quilted most of day. Went over to see Smith late. Ruth took him to a specialist today.
Footnote: Smith(b. 9-20-62) is the youngest son of Everette (her brother) and Ruth Reasosr. They live just across the road.
My note: we are in the deep freeze today - 9 degrees this morning. I went to Rachel's yesterday and stayed with Hope while Dave and Rachel went out to celebrate their wedding anniversary. I don't remember which one but I think 17 or 18. Max was just a toddler and he is a senior in high school this year. They went to the Casino in Lawrenceburg, Ind. ( 10 miles away). They had the buffet which they said was not worth the $27.00 each and then they had tickets to see STIX - an old band from the 70's which Rachel loved. They enjoyed it so much. It was the original band and she remembered the members names. I taught Hope (she is 10 now) how to hook-a-rug. She had the kit but didn't have the hook - which I bought for her. She catches on really fast and has good hand-eye movement. She does have a short attention span, so she would work a little and play a little. I made a big pot of vegetable soup and watched Titanic in between working with her. It was 10 degrees when I got in the car to come home about 11:00. Looks like the whole country is in some sort of winter weather. Just glad it is not 6' of snow.
Saturday, February 14, 2015
February 14, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Sunday. Snowed from noon on.
We went down to Aunt Rose's a while then over to Everette's awhile. Didn't go to church tonite.
Footnote: Aunt Rose Slemp is her mother's half-sister and lives a couple of miles away. Everette is her youngest brother who lives just across the road.
We went down to Aunt Rose's a while then over to Everette's awhile. Didn't go to church tonite.
Footnote: Aunt Rose Slemp is her mother's half-sister and lives a couple of miles away. Everette is her youngest brother who lives just across the road.
Friday, February 13, 2015
February 13, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Sat. Cool fair.
I took the car to get it washed. To Penn. visited at the hospital. Thelma Ely & I went to Vance Green's funeral this eve. After Millard tonite. Janice called.
Footnote: Pennington Gap is a town about 8 miles West and the hospital is there. Thelma Ely is her sister-in-law on her husband's side. Millard is her husband and Janice is her daughter. I don't remember Vance Green - heard the name, just don't know the connection.
I took the car to get it washed. To Penn. visited at the hospital. Thelma Ely & I went to Vance Green's funeral this eve. After Millard tonite. Janice called.
Footnote: Pennington Gap is a town about 8 miles West and the hospital is there. Thelma Ely is her sister-in-law on her husband's side. Millard is her husband and Janice is her daughter. I don't remember Vance Green - heard the name, just don't know the connection.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
February 12, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Friday Cloudy to sunshiny. not so warm
I washed & ironed. Ruth come in awhile.
Footnote: Ruth is her sister-in-law who is married to her youngest brother, Everette. They live just across the road.
23 degrees here today and the snow is blowing, no sunshine. It has been a gloomy winter but thankfully not much snow so far. I am teaching a quilting class at the Art Center in Covington on Thursday nights from 7-9. Don't know why I signed up for that in the middle of winter. It is cold going and coming home.
I washed & ironed. Ruth come in awhile.
Footnote: Ruth is her sister-in-law who is married to her youngest brother, Everette. They live just across the road.
23 degrees here today and the snow is blowing, no sunshine. It has been a gloomy winter but thankfully not much snow so far. I am teaching a quilting class at the Art Center in Covington on Thursday nights from 7-9. Don't know why I signed up for that in the middle of winter. It is cold going and coming home.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
February 11, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Thurs. cloudy to sunshiny & warm.
I went to Pearls and helped to one oclock. Come home and did my work and went for Millard. To Missionary Society at Ruth's tonite.
Footnote: Pearl Reasor Barkley was a first cousin to her. Millard is her husband and he is working in Big Stone Gap, a town about 9 miles away. Missionary Society is an organization for women that is part of her church. I am guessing that Ruth is Ruth Reasor, her sister-in-law. They all went to the Deep Springs Missionary Baptist church.
I went to Pearls and helped to one oclock. Come home and did my work and went for Millard. To Missionary Society at Ruth's tonite.
Footnote: Pearl Reasor Barkley was a first cousin to her. Millard is her husband and he is working in Big Stone Gap, a town about 9 miles away. Missionary Society is an organization for women that is part of her church. I am guessing that Ruth is Ruth Reasor, her sister-in-law. They all went to the Deep Springs Missionary Baptist church.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
February 10, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Wed. Rainy part of day
I went to town, out to Mrs. Otey's awhile. Took Mrs. Otey and Mrs. Masters to Appa. awhile. To Aunt Rose's this evening.
Footnote: Mrs. Otey and Mrs. Masters are friends of hers and they live in the town of Big Stone Gap. Appalachia is a coal-mining town that is just 2 miles from Big Stone. There was a lot of shops in Appalachia in the early 60's as coal mining was still going on. The town is completely changed now as coal mining is not what it used to be in that area. The population has changed so much that they have closed the high school and merged it with the school in Big Stone. In the 50's and 60's no one would have ever believed that would happen as those two schools were such big rivals in sports.
Aunt Rose Slemp has not been very well and since she lives nearby, she goes to see her often.
I went to town, out to Mrs. Otey's awhile. Took Mrs. Otey and Mrs. Masters to Appa. awhile. To Aunt Rose's this evening.
Footnote: Mrs. Otey and Mrs. Masters are friends of hers and they live in the town of Big Stone Gap. Appalachia is a coal-mining town that is just 2 miles from Big Stone. There was a lot of shops in Appalachia in the early 60's as coal mining was still going on. The town is completely changed now as coal mining is not what it used to be in that area. The population has changed so much that they have closed the high school and merged it with the school in Big Stone. In the 50's and 60's no one would have ever believed that would happen as those two schools were such big rivals in sports.
Aunt Rose Slemp has not been very well and since she lives nearby, she goes to see her often.
Monday, February 9, 2015
February 9, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Tues. Rainy 60 degrees
I worked around house. Sewed some. Kept Smith tonite while they went to ball game.
Footnote: Smith Kevin is the young son of her brother, Everette and his wife Ruth. Smith was born 9-20-62 so he was not yet 3 years old. I wonder if Stephen (b. 9-13-51) or Sandra (b. 11-2-54) was playing basketball then.
My note: This is weird - the weather here in Cincinnati was 60 degrees and rainy today. I talked to Redge today and they are all doing fine. Had bad colds in Dec. but are all better now. We talked about Janie Slemp Williams and her connection to the family. I didn't know that Reba Ely Reasor and Valeria Ely Slemp were twin sisters of Uncle Millard Ely, Estelle's husband. Redge says he doesn't think that Uncle Hop Slemp and his Uncle Elbert Slemp are related. Elbert Slemp married Valeria Ely Slemp and had several children, Janie and C. B and I think there was another son named Jack but I don't know that for sure.
We also talked about Aunt Becky Reasor and Pearl Reasor Barkley. Aunt Becky Reasor was a sister of our grandfather, Martin Reasor (Pappy). Pearl was Aunt Becky's daughter making her first cousin to Estelle. I would like to have more information on Pappy's side of the family. I'll get that from Stephen next time I see him. I remember Uncle Doc, Ray Reasor lived in Pennington and Joe Reasor lived in Stickleyville. I remember going to see them but not sure if they are related to Pappy and Aunt Becky. I'll find out.
I worked around house. Sewed some. Kept Smith tonite while they went to ball game.
Footnote: Smith Kevin is the young son of her brother, Everette and his wife Ruth. Smith was born 9-20-62 so he was not yet 3 years old. I wonder if Stephen (b. 9-13-51) or Sandra (b. 11-2-54) was playing basketball then.
My note: This is weird - the weather here in Cincinnati was 60 degrees and rainy today. I talked to Redge today and they are all doing fine. Had bad colds in Dec. but are all better now. We talked about Janie Slemp Williams and her connection to the family. I didn't know that Reba Ely Reasor and Valeria Ely Slemp were twin sisters of Uncle Millard Ely, Estelle's husband. Redge says he doesn't think that Uncle Hop Slemp and his Uncle Elbert Slemp are related. Elbert Slemp married Valeria Ely Slemp and had several children, Janie and C. B and I think there was another son named Jack but I don't know that for sure.
We also talked about Aunt Becky Reasor and Pearl Reasor Barkley. Aunt Becky Reasor was a sister of our grandfather, Martin Reasor (Pappy). Pearl was Aunt Becky's daughter making her first cousin to Estelle. I would like to have more information on Pappy's side of the family. I'll get that from Stephen next time I see him. I remember Uncle Doc, Ray Reasor lived in Pennington and Joe Reasor lived in Stickleyville. I remember going to see them but not sure if they are related to Pappy and Aunt Becky. I'll find out.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
February 8, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Monday Rainy.
Ruth & Smith ate dinner with me then we went down to Pearls. Aunt Becky isn't doing much good.
Footnote: Ruth Smith Reasor (Nadine was her other name, born Oct. 11, 1926) was married to Estelle's youngest brother, Everette (B-March 29, 1925). Smith Kevin is their youngest son (b 9-20-62) and they lived just across the road. Pearl Reasor Barkley is a cousin and if any of you know how they are related, let me know and I will pass it on. Aunt Becky was Pearl's mother. I remember going to their big house on the hill about 4-5 miles away from Deep Springs. They lived on the back road that would take you to Woodway, I think.
I talked to Mother today and she is doing just fine. Her lady had been there to clean and do her laundry and that always makes her feel good to have clean sheets. We talked about Janie Slemp Williams and she could not tell me if Janie Slemp's father, Elbert Slemp might have been related some way to Uncle Hop Slemp. She said that Janie is living in a retirememt home in Johnson City as Rosemary had said. She also said she thinks C.B. Slemp and his wife are living in the same place as Janie. Anyway, I am thinking that James and Julia were just friends of hers from college and there is no relation. But I don't know any of that for sure. Elbert Slemp married Valeria Ely, Millard Ely's sister. Millard is Estelle's husband so Janie was a first cousin to Rosemary, Redge and Janice.
Nice day here, my hyacinth (spelling?) are out of the ground about 1" - they always do that then they get snowed on a couple of times. Sun was nice and warm today. Going to be nice this week until about Friday then it will turn cold again. My gas and electric bill was the highest it has ever been so I will be happy to see some warmer weather.
Ruth & Smith ate dinner with me then we went down to Pearls. Aunt Becky isn't doing much good.
Footnote: Ruth Smith Reasor (Nadine was her other name, born Oct. 11, 1926) was married to Estelle's youngest brother, Everette (B-March 29, 1925). Smith Kevin is their youngest son (b 9-20-62) and they lived just across the road. Pearl Reasor Barkley is a cousin and if any of you know how they are related, let me know and I will pass it on. Aunt Becky was Pearl's mother. I remember going to their big house on the hill about 4-5 miles away from Deep Springs. They lived on the back road that would take you to Woodway, I think.
I talked to Mother today and she is doing just fine. Her lady had been there to clean and do her laundry and that always makes her feel good to have clean sheets. We talked about Janie Slemp Williams and she could not tell me if Janie Slemp's father, Elbert Slemp might have been related some way to Uncle Hop Slemp. She said that Janie is living in a retirememt home in Johnson City as Rosemary had said. She also said she thinks C.B. Slemp and his wife are living in the same place as Janie. Anyway, I am thinking that James and Julia were just friends of hers from college and there is no relation. But I don't know any of that for sure. Elbert Slemp married Valeria Ely, Millard Ely's sister. Millard is Estelle's husband so Janie was a first cousin to Rosemary, Redge and Janice.
Nice day here, my hyacinth (spelling?) are out of the ground about 1" - they always do that then they get snowed on a couple of times. Sun was nice and warm today. Going to be nice this week until about Friday then it will turn cold again. My gas and electric bill was the highest it has ever been so I will be happy to see some warmer weather.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
February 7, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Sunday Warm & rainy. rained all nite last nite.
We stayed home until 4:00 o'clock. Then went up to the funeral home where Mrs. Otey's bro. Don Hobbs lay corpse. To church tonite.
Footnote: Mrs. Otey was a friend of hers and I think she lived in Big Stone Gap.
My Note: Well today I got some more information about the Slemp/Williams families.
Rosemary Ely Jetton writes this about Janie Slemp. "Janie Slemp is my first cousin, the daughter of Valeria and Elbert Slemp. Valeria is my Daddys sister. You may remember C. B. Slemp her youngest brother. She lives in the rest home in Johnson City now."
Then I get this information from Sandra Reasor Hunt. She writes, "The Williams family lived next to Mom's family in Jonesville. The parents (Huey Mae and Hattie Mae) ran a little store where the neighbors bought coffee, sugar, and things they didn't grow. All the children had a middle name that began with "M". Mom use to be able to name them all in order but of course, those days are over. "
We stayed home until 4:00 o'clock. Then went up to the funeral home where Mrs. Otey's bro. Don Hobbs lay corpse. To church tonite.
Footnote: Mrs. Otey was a friend of hers and I think she lived in Big Stone Gap.
My Note: Well today I got some more information about the Slemp/Williams families.
Rosemary Ely Jetton writes this about Janie Slemp. "Janie Slemp is my first cousin, the daughter of Valeria and Elbert Slemp. Valeria is my Daddys sister. You may remember C. B. Slemp her youngest brother. She lives in the rest home in Johnson City now."
Then I get this information from Sandra Reasor Hunt. She writes, "The Williams family lived next to Mom's family in Jonesville. The parents (Huey Mae and Hattie Mae) ran a little store where the neighbors bought coffee, sugar, and things they didn't grow. All the children had a middle name that began with "M". Mom use to be able to name them all in order but of course, those days are over. "
Friday, February 6, 2015
February 6, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Sat. Warmer.
I walked over to Ruth's awhile. Then stayed home the rest of the day. Millard and I went to the ball game tonite at Dryden. Don Hobbs (Mrs. Oteys Brother) died this morn.
Footnote: Ruth is her sister-in-law and lives just across the road. Millard is her husband. Dryden is a small town about 6 miles away. I have heard her talk about Mrs. Otey but I don't know how she knows her.
My Note: I had a note from Sally Musick regarding the entry a few days ago about Glenn Williams and Janie Slemp Williams. This is what she said, "Glen Williams was a fellow Milligan grad about the time (approx..) that mom and dad were there. Dad graduated in 1938, mom in 1940. So they knew each other, were sort of friends (not real close, but friends.) Glenn Williams became a judge, as you may recall. He just died about 1-2 years ago. He came to either mom or dad's funeral (maybe both) but had a driver because he lost vision years ago. Janie Slemp is related to mom through her dad's side of the family, but this one requires more research on my part."
So that is the connection and story on Janie Slemp Williams and Glenn Williams. Thanks Sally, I love finding out these things. Please, send me any info you all have on anybody that I mention and don't know anything about. I will pass it along. This must be what those old reporters must have felt like when they were gathering the local gossip for the Powell Valley News or the Post.
I walked over to Ruth's awhile. Then stayed home the rest of the day. Millard and I went to the ball game tonite at Dryden. Don Hobbs (Mrs. Oteys Brother) died this morn.
Footnote: Ruth is her sister-in-law and lives just across the road. Millard is her husband. Dryden is a small town about 6 miles away. I have heard her talk about Mrs. Otey but I don't know how she knows her.
My Note: I had a note from Sally Musick regarding the entry a few days ago about Glenn Williams and Janie Slemp Williams. This is what she said, "Glen Williams was a fellow Milligan grad about the time (approx..) that mom and dad were there. Dad graduated in 1938, mom in 1940. So they knew each other, were sort of friends (not real close, but friends.) Glenn Williams became a judge, as you may recall. He just died about 1-2 years ago. He came to either mom or dad's funeral (maybe both) but had a driver because he lost vision years ago. Janie Slemp is related to mom through her dad's side of the family, but this one requires more research on my part."
So that is the connection and story on Janie Slemp Williams and Glenn Williams. Thanks Sally, I love finding out these things. Please, send me any info you all have on anybody that I mention and don't know anything about. I will pass it along. This must be what those old reporters must have felt like when they were gathering the local gossip for the Powell Valley News or the Post.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
February 5, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Friday cold sunshiny 4 above 0 early
I went down to Aunt Rose's this morning. James Musick brought me home.
Footnote: I wonder how she got to Aunt Rose's house - I don't know if she would walk that far or not. Maybe she did walk around the back road. Really not that far for her I guess. Considering the temperature, I don't know if I would set out on foot to go that distance. Rose Baker Slemp is Estelle's mother's half-sister. James Musick is married to Aunt Rose's daughter, Julia. James Musick was born Aug. 22, 1917 and passed away March 5, 2005. Julia Slemp Musick was born Oct. 23, 1918 and passed away Sept. 29, 2006. They were both 87 when they passed away. James and Julia spent most of their working lives in the Washington, D. C. area. They have one daughter, Sally who lives and works in the Atlanta area. Sally is the one who has given me all these dates and I thank you. I think it gives me a better understanding of the family history to know the ages of these people that Aunt Estelle talks about.
I went down to Aunt Rose's this morning. James Musick brought me home.
Footnote: I wonder how she got to Aunt Rose's house - I don't know if she would walk that far or not. Maybe she did walk around the back road. Really not that far for her I guess. Considering the temperature, I don't know if I would set out on foot to go that distance. Rose Baker Slemp is Estelle's mother's half-sister. James Musick is married to Aunt Rose's daughter, Julia. James Musick was born Aug. 22, 1917 and passed away March 5, 2005. Julia Slemp Musick was born Oct. 23, 1918 and passed away Sept. 29, 2006. They were both 87 when they passed away. James and Julia spent most of their working lives in the Washington, D. C. area. They have one daughter, Sally who lives and works in the Atlanta area. Sally is the one who has given me all these dates and I thank you. I think it gives me a better understanding of the family history to know the ages of these people that Aunt Estelle talks about.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
February 4, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Thurs. 6 above 0 Cold still lots of snow
Ruth & kids picked me up and we went to Big Stone. Ate dinner with Edith & Roy.
Footnote: Ruth (born 1926) is her sister-in-law and lives just across the road. She has three children, Stephen (born 1951), Sandra (born 1954) and Smith Kevin (born 1962). Big Stone is a town about 9 miles away. Edith (born 1919) is her sister and Roy (born 1917) is Edith's husband. They live in Big Stone.
My Note: I was just looking at the birth dates I have for everyone and wondering how old Mamie Reasor was when my Mother and Uncle Everette were born. Mamie was born July 7, 1882 and Edith was born July 16, 1919 making Mamie 37 years old and Uncle Everette wasn't born until March 29, 1925 which means Mamie was almost 43 years old. Uncle Jennings was her first child and he was born March 16, 1909 - she was 26 years old.
Ruth & kids picked me up and we went to Big Stone. Ate dinner with Edith & Roy.
Footnote: Ruth (born 1926) is her sister-in-law and lives just across the road. She has three children, Stephen (born 1951), Sandra (born 1954) and Smith Kevin (born 1962). Big Stone is a town about 9 miles away. Edith (born 1919) is her sister and Roy (born 1917) is Edith's husband. They live in Big Stone.
My Note: I was just looking at the birth dates I have for everyone and wondering how old Mamie Reasor was when my Mother and Uncle Everette were born. Mamie was born July 7, 1882 and Edith was born July 16, 1919 making Mamie 37 years old and Uncle Everette wasn't born until March 29, 1925 which means Mamie was almost 43 years old. Uncle Jennings was her first child and he was born March 16, 1909 - she was 26 years old.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
February 3, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Wed. Fair snow didn't go down 10 below today.
Warmed up some. We went down to Aunt Rose's a few minutes tonite. Millard worked all day today.
Footnote: Aunt Rose is Rose Baker Slemp and she is Estelle's mother's half-sister. She lives on the back road. Aunt Rose was born June 1, 1890 so she was about 75 years old at this time. Millard is her husband and he was born Dec. 15, 1903 so he was about 62 at this time.
Here are the February dates to remember:
Feb. 8, 1993 Estelle Reasor Ely died She was born May 21, 1913 so she was nearly 80 years old
Feb. 8, 1947 Linda Salley Shuler She is married to Doug Shuler, daughter-in-law of Edith Reasor.
Feb. 9, 1964 David John Reasor He is the son of Kenneth, grandson of Jennings
Feb. 14, 1969 Heidi Zubke ? I do not know her married name. She is daughter of Barry, granddaughter of Lucille
Feb. 17, 1940 Rosemary Ely Jetton She is the daughter of Estelle and Millard Ely.
Feb. 21, 1935 Carey Drew Jetton He is married to Rosemary Ely
Feb. 22, 1967 Uncle "Buster" Leo Reasor died. He was born March 30, 1917 He was almost 50
Warmed up some. We went down to Aunt Rose's a few minutes tonite. Millard worked all day today.
Footnote: Aunt Rose is Rose Baker Slemp and she is Estelle's mother's half-sister. She lives on the back road. Aunt Rose was born June 1, 1890 so she was about 75 years old at this time. Millard is her husband and he was born Dec. 15, 1903 so he was about 62 at this time.
Here are the February dates to remember:
Feb. 8, 1993 Estelle Reasor Ely died She was born May 21, 1913 so she was nearly 80 years old
Feb. 8, 1947 Linda Salley Shuler She is married to Doug Shuler, daughter-in-law of Edith Reasor.
Feb. 9, 1964 David John Reasor He is the son of Kenneth, grandson of Jennings
Feb. 14, 1969 Heidi Zubke ? I do not know her married name. She is daughter of Barry, granddaughter of Lucille
Feb. 17, 1940 Rosemary Ely Jetton She is the daughter of Estelle and Millard Ely.
Feb. 21, 1935 Carey Drew Jetton He is married to Rosemary Ely
Feb. 22, 1967 Uncle "Buster" Leo Reasor died. He was born March 30, 1917 He was almost 50
February 2, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Tues. Sunshine all day but temperature 6 below 0.
Snow didn't go down. Stayed in all day. Glenn Williams & Janie Slemp Williams had a baby girl. Rebecca Lynn.
Footnote: Man that is cold - about like it is here this week. I remember the name of the Williams but don't know what connection they had to the family.
Snow didn't go down. Stayed in all day. Glenn Williams & Janie Slemp Williams had a baby girl. Rebecca Lynn.
Footnote: Man that is cold - about like it is here this week. I remember the name of the Williams but don't know what connection they had to the family.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
February 1, 1965 Aunt Estelle wrote
Monday. Snowed all day.
Temperature went below zero. Millard come home at 5:00 o'clock. Cars stuck all along the road.
Footnote: Millard is her husband and he works in Big Stone Gap, about 9 miles away.
Temperature went below zero. Millard come home at 5:00 o'clock. Cars stuck all along the road.
Footnote: Millard is her husband and he works in Big Stone Gap, about 9 miles away.
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