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- IDNO:
- 039148
- Title:
- Samuel F. Harsh of Barbour County (W. Va.) Home Guard
- Date:
- ca. 1861
- Description:
- Harsh stood strongly with the Union during the Civil War in the midst of a Confederate stronghold in Barbour County. He served under Captain Michael T. Haller. This cased image of Harsh is possibly a ambrotype.
- IDNO:
- 051809
- Title:
- Sam and Louisa Harsh, Davis, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- IDNO:
- 051810
- Title:
- Samuel F. Harsh and Family, Davis, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1898
- Description:
- Samuel F. Harsh is pictured sitting down beside his wife, Louisa, who is holding baby Goldie Claire. Standing in the background is William and Alice Kidwell.Harsh was a home guard at Phillippi, W. Va. during the Civil War and owned a Blacksmith shop. He and his wife moved to Davis around 1890.J. William Kidwell worked for Babcock Lumber Co. and Blackwater Coal Co.
- IDNO:
- 051822
- Title:
- Local Band at First Street Fair in Philippi, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1899/09
- Description:
- Pictured from left to right are Jacob Harsh (grandfather to Stanley Harsh and Ada Fitzwater); Aldernon Crim; Joseph L. Johnson (grandfather to Karl Myer); and Anthony Vannoy (grandfather to Marada Waddell).Band concerts were an important part of the entertainment at early fairs. This local band played at the first Street Fair, which was held yearly for 27 years.Jacob Harsh (b. 5/15/1839-d.4/21/1909) was married to Cinderillia Harsh (b. 3/7/1841-d.9/5/1925) and was brother to Samuel F. Harsh.
- IDNO:
- 051901
- Title:
- Louisa Harsh and Baby in Unidentified Location
- Date:
- ca. 1860-1890
- Description:
- Mrs. Samuel F. Harsh (b. 1839-d. 1922) is pictured holding an unidentified child.
- IDNO:
- 051903
- Title:
- Portrait of Louisa Harsh
- Date:
- 1861
- Description:
- Mrs. S. F. Harsh is pictured.
- IDNO:
- 051905
- Title:
- Parents of Samuel F. Harsh
- Date:
- ca. 1860-1890
- Description:
- Jacob Harsh (b.1801/01/02-d.1888) and Sarah Harsh (b.1799/12/23-d.1878) are pictured.
- IDNO:
- 051907
- Title:
- Hay Ride on Samuel F. Harsh's Farm near Davis, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1860-1890
- Description:
- Standing by the hay wagon with a pitch fork is Samuel F. Harsh (b.1836-d.1912). His wife, Louisa, is standing at the very end of the hay wagon. The farm is located in the Canaan Valley.