Loudoun County

A Family Album

Mary Fishback

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
• Year: 2001
• ISBN:
  9781439627778
• Topic: History
• Subtopic: North American History
• Index: History

In the fast-paced world in which we live, the relationships among families and friends continue to be the bonds that hold our complex communities together. Located in the flourishing region of Northern Virginia, Loudoun County has experienced significant growth in recent years, but it is those essential ties, the determined character of the regions first inhabitants, and the importance of
heritage to the generations that have followed that have truly shaped the areas singular personality. Documented in the contents of leather-bound picture
albums, cardboard boxes, and dusty attic trunks, the most touching stories of the region are found in the collected everyday memories of its people. Loudoun County: A Family Album takes readers on an intimate tour of the countys major towns and small villages through the eyes of the people who lived and worked in these communities. From candid snapshots taken on family vacations and school outings to early photographs of the towns first farmers and entrepreneurs, this volume of over 200 vintage images captures the everyday lives of the citizens who have persevered to make their home the beautiful, diverse, and charming place it has become. Showcasing the work of both Winslow Williams, one of Loudouns best and most prolific photographers, as well as the efforts of doting parents and grandparents, friendly neighbors, and enthusiastic playmates from throughout the area, this book provides a one-of-a-kind glimpse at the county from a uniquely personal perspective.

Four

DOWN MEMORY LANE

This blacksmith shop just outside of Hamilton was owned and operated by the Laycock brothers. The name of the ferrier is unknown. (Photo courtesy of Mrs. Ruth Laycock.)

Molly Wiley Milbourn, Clark Milbourn, and Margaret Milbourn Wenner are featured in this photo taken around 1912. (Photo courtesy of Shirley F. Crosen.)

The adults in this photo are siblings Molly Wiley Milbourn, Charlie Wiley, Annie Wiley Tavenner, and Edgar Wiley. The child is Clark Milbourn. (Photo courtesy of Shirley F. Crosen.)

The Thomas family of Hillsboro, Virginia, is shown here about 1910. They are Hannah Cecilia Humphrey Beans Thomas, Owen Thomas Jr., Owen Isaiah Thomas (1859–1956), Joseph Holmes Thomas, and Elizabeth Cecilia Thomas (Potts). Standing is Emma Hannah Piggott Thomas and her mother, Elizabeth Holmes Piggott. The photo was taken at “Glenowen,” located on Williams Gap Road in Round Hill, Virginia.

Emma Hannah Piggott Thomas (1872–1977) is shown at the age of 100 with her children, H. Rogers Thomas, J. Holmes Thomas, Owen Thomas Jr., and Elizabeth Thomas Potts. The photo was taken on March 17, 1972, at “Mrs. Wynkoop’s” nursing home on west Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia. (Photo courtesy of H. Rogers Thomas.)

Among those in this gathering are (in the left of the photo) Tim Carey as a baby, his mother, Bertie, and his father, Edgar Carey. The others are unknown. (Photo courtesy of Betty Carey.)

This turn-of-the-20th-century photo shows the Asbury Methodist Church congregation in Hillsboro, Virginia. The church has been inactive for a long time now. (Photo courtesy of Betty Carey.)

The Woodburn School near Hamilton, Virginia, is pictured here between 1926 and 1927. Shown, from left to right, are the following: (seated) William Boley, Charles Guiman, Delbert Kerby, and James Saunders; (front row) Louise Guiman, Lucille Burgess, Wilson Kirby, Harry Saunders, and Clarence Burgess; (back row) Bessie Blocker (teacher), Doris Peason, Edna Saunders, Henry Guiman, James Burgess, Nina Fletcher, Frances Burgess, and Mary Fletcher. (Photo courtesy of James Crosen.)

The old Lincoln High School is shown here c. 1910.

This photo is of the Megeath clan. Among those shown here are William Megeath, Joseph Megeath, Earnest Megeath, James Megeath, and T.A. Megeath. Others named are Paul Richards and Miss Cooper. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Joseph Rogers.)

These handsome gentlemen are the Laycock brothers of Hamilton, Virginia. ...