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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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