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Ringgold County's Oral Legend & Memories Project
Do you have a Ringgold County family story, memory, reminiscence, tall tale, or legend to share?
Please, do tell! Be it a ghost story from your childhood, a tall whooper of a tale Grandpa love to tell . . . again,
and again and again . . . we would love to hear from you and share with others. If you have a photograph to go along
with that story or memory, please include it if you can. We love photographs, too.
A Life Less Than Ordinary (Or, things we used to do every day)
Baby Barn Swallows, by Jerri Stewart, Ellston
Emeline (BAILEY) BEADLE's Diary,
contribution by Deloris (Gravett) and Ramon L. Bear, November of 2009
Carrie Alice (STEVENS) JONES' Diary
contribution by Deloris (Gravett) and Ramon L. Bear, November of 2009
Depression Era Wacky Cake
Surnames: BELVILLE, GOLLIDAY
Driving Hogs to Afton, by Charles Bennett
Threshing Machines, by Mrs. B. M. LESAN, 1937
Threshing With Steam As I Remember It
contribution by Michael Cooley, April of 2010
Great-Grandma's Shoes, contribution by Jack W. Davis, May of 2009
A Little Bit About Outhouses, contribution by Sharon R. Becker, May of 2009
Life in Knowlton, by A. H. BONEBRAKE, 1971
Farmers' Institute of Redding,
by Mrs. Barton ABARR
Reminiscence of the Early Days in Liberty Township, by Stewart L. Thompson,
1914
contribution by Gene Dolson
Ringgold County Wave by Connie Newton
Tingley Memories, from Tingley Centennial Book, 1983
Ringing Hogs, The CALDWELL Method,
contribution by Robert Maley, May of 2011
Childhood Memories - Oh, To Be A Child Again!
Country School, by Clara Mae Bird
with footnotes about schoolyard games
The Blizzard of 1959, contribution by Sharon R. Becker, April of 2009
Life of Minnie May CALFEE, 1942-43
contribution by Gene Dolson
Grandpa Henderson and The Chickens
contribution by Margaret Henderson Ebersold, July of 2009
Grape Nehi Pop,
contribution by Sharon R. Becker, July of 2009
Snipe Hunting, contribution by Sharon R. Becker, May of 2010
Remembering Grandma and Grandpa [Clarence and Hazel (LUCAS)] STEPHENS
Turkey Recipes (by 3rd Graders), by H. Alan Smith
Valentine's Day 1958, Mrs. DENTLER, contribution by Sharon R. Becker, November of 2012
Visiting Grandparents Becomes More Fun, written by Chris Baker
contribution by Ken Baker, May of 2009
Visiting Great-Grandparents, contribution by Jack W. Davis, May of 2009
History - As We Remember It
Blizzard of 1936, contribution by Sharon R. Becker, April of 2011
Early History of Ringgold County,
by Clara E. (HAGANS) HARVEY, 1904
Harlow LANDPHAIR'S Diary, '49er Traveling from Illinois to California Gold Fields
from Ringgold Roots, April & July, 1980
George W. LESAN'S Pioneer Life, by Mrs. B. M. LESAN, 1937
Claude D. MOORE, Jr., World War II Veteran,
contribution by Deloris (Gravett) and Ramon L. Bear, November of 2009
Four-County Justice, contribution by Sharon R. Becker,
June of 2009
Death of a President, contribution by Sharon R. Becker,
April of 2009
The National Holocaust Museum,
contribution by Sharon R. Becker, June of 2009
The JAMES Gang, contribution by Sharon R. Becker, April of 2009
When Life Was Not Politically Correct, Clippings from newspaper archives
an ongoing project as we find 'em
Prairie Fires, by Mrs. B. M. LESAN, 1937
Sesquicentennial Beards, by H. Alan SMITH
People - And Other Characters
Aunt Ruth, by H. Alan SMITH
Edna (TENNANT) ANDERSON, on her 100th Birthday
from the archives of The Mount Ayr Record-News, January 31, 1991
A Notable Gathering, Asa BAILEY home, Diagonal, 1911
contribution by Bryan K. Bailey, May of 2011
Amanda Elvina (DULY) BEAR, contribution by Joy Johnson, October of 2009
The BEAR Family, A Discussion with Doris MAGGARD
contribution by the Bear Family
The CABARET Family, by Mrs. B. M. LESAN, 1937
Emeline (LUCAS) CORNWALL
includes William & Margaret Ann (CARSON) LUCAS and Elihue CORNWALL
George A. SLENTZ and the Lady Crook,
by Mrs. B. M. LESAN, 1937
A Family History, by Cleo Irene (ADAMS) FOUSER
contribution by Bill Adams
Memories of a Daughter, John Allen & Abigal Mae (PETTIS) GRAVETT
contribution by Deloris Mae (Gravett) Bear, October of 2009
William Ellis "Billy" McDowell
contribution by Michael Cooley, April of 2010
Rev. William McFARLAND, courtesy of Ringgold County Historical Society
Anna (RAINS) NORRIS, 100th Birthday, 1964
Memories of Glasier and Louisa (SAMS) PRENTIS,
contribution by Julie Watts, August of 2009
Julia Belle (BAIRD) SPENCER, contribution by Delbert Spencer, April of 2009
Reflections on Caring, by Norma J. STRINGHAM, RN
"To My Better Looking Valle-ntine", by H. Alan Smith
History of the TALLEY Family, by B. F. TALLEY, 1937
Harold WAGGONER Goes A-Sparkin', by Gerald Waggoner, September of 2014
Milestones
"Editor Emertius", by H. Alan SMITH
Pets - A Life Without a Beloved Pet Is A Sad One Indeed!
Elmore, (a.k.a. Morris the cat) by Britt Fell, March of 2012
A Goose Tale, by Rose James, 2006
Nina ALLYN's Fox Terrier, Luther,
contribution by Robert Malley, May of 2011
Roxanne's Story,
contribution by Sharon R. Becker, July of 2009
Post Card From Roxanne,
contribution by Sharon R. Becker, November of 2009
Roxanne, Is That You?,
contribution by Sharon R. Becker, December of 2010
Guelda BARKER'S Robin
Robins Visit the SMITHS, by Alan Smith, July of 2011
Places - Although Long Gone, Still Fresh In Our Memories
Memories of Shannon City, contribution by Darrell Eckardt, August of 2009
Road Trip,
includes Caledonia, Redding, Delphos, Mount Ayr & Kellerton
contribution by Sharon R. Becker, May of 2009
Road Trip, August of 2009
Leg 1: Westerville and Grand River, Decatur County
Leg 2: Ellston, Ringgold County
Leg 3: Tingley, Ringgold County
Leg 4: Shannon City, Union County
Leg 5: Highway 169 to Mount Ayr, Ringgold County
Leg 6: Mount Ayr to Kellerton
contribution by Sharon R. Becker, August of 2009
2nd August Road Trip, includes Benton, Diagonal,
Kellerton, Lesanville, country school sites,
and Mount Ayr, contribution by Sharon R. Becker, August of 2009
Another Road Trip, Clarke and Decatur Counties, August of 2009
Part I: Hopeville, Clarke County & Northwestern Decatur County
Part II: Grand River, Young Cemetery, Decatur County
Part III: Elk Chapel, East Elk School, and Leon, Decatur County
Part IV: High Point, Leon, New Salem Baptist Church, Garden Grove, Weldon, Decatur County
contribution by Sharon R. Becker, August of 2009
September Road Trip, Decatur and Wayne Counties
Part I: Pioneer School, Nine Eagles, & Pleasanton, Decatur Co.
Part II: Davis City & Union Church; Leon Depot & Round Barn, Decatur Co.
Part III: LeRoy, Decatur Co.
Part IV: Humeston Depot, Wayne Co. & Osceola Depot, Clarke Co.
contribution by Sharon R. Becker, September of 2009
Road Trip to Muscatine, April-May, 2010; contribution by Sharon R. Becker, May of 2010
4-County Tree, contribution by Sharon R. Becker,
June of 2009
School Days - Of Chalkboards, Readers, and Recess
Kellerton School House, contribution by Jack W. Davis, May of 2009
Letters Written by Gladys (TENNANT) PRENTIS
About Her Life to Her Children and Grandchildren
contribution by Julie Watts, August of 2009
Our Towns - And We All Knew Our Town Was the Best!!
The MOSBARGER'S Washing Machine, Kellerton, contribution by Jack W. Davis, May of 2009
Things - What Is That Thing? and Boy, Are We Glad We Don't Use It Anymore!
Remedies, Cures, and Advertising, contribution by Sharon R. Becker, September of 2009
And Other Things - Seriously, What IS That Thing?
Fender Skirts, contribution by Mrs. Andy (Joyce) JOHNSTON,
June of 2009
Pop Bottle Cuke
Rambling Thoughts
Advertising Art,
contribution by Sharon R. Becker, November of 2009
Advice From an Old Farmer, contribution by anonymous
Hands-on Genealogy Research, contribution by Sharon R. Becker, August of 2009
Genealogy Rules, contribution by Sherry Hatfield, June of 2009
Musings, contribution by Sharon R. Becker, May of 2009
"Ore From Mining My Column Idea File", by H. Alan Smith
The Story Tellers. . .We Are The Chosen
or Why I Am So Fascinated ("Obsessed") With Genealogy
contribution by Sherry Hatfield, August of 2009
Video Grandparenting, by H. Alan SMITH
Some people will travel thousands of miles to attend a family reunion
to see people they left home to get away from.
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