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7741. Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.

7742. Rescue Boat in the River during the 1913 Flood, Parkersburg, W. Va.

'In the center of this historic photograph are brothers William (1840-1910) and Eli Gorby, Jr. (1831-1905) with the neck beards.  They were sons of Eli Gorby Sr. (1777-1831).  To the right of Eli Jr. may be Elsie Tuttle, his 3rd wife.  To the left of William may be Malinda Gorby McCollough, his daughter with whom he lived his last years.  Back left - Charles T. Gorby holding baby Mildred Gorby with Emma Mullett Gorby at right.  In front of Charles may be Amanda and 'Zeb' Gorby.  Next right are Mary Travis Gorby and Jesse K. Gorby.  On far right center is Louis Oneacre holding young Herbert Oneacre with May Gorby Oneacre to his left.  Addison and Ella Gorby Barnes may be behind Elsie Tuttle?  Sadly, the rest are unknown, at least to SWMc.'

7743. Gorby Family Reunion, New Martinsville, W. Va.

7744. Flood Rescue Boat in the River at Parkersburg, W. Va.

'1. Unknown, 2. Ellen Belle Berger, 3. Oscar Schupbach, 4. Harriett Mullett, 5. Ruth Mullett, 6. James Schupbach, 7. Forrest Howell, 8. George Mullett, 9. Howard Howell, 10. Carrie Potts, 11. Virgil Walker, 12. Freda Walker, 13. Elizabeth Postlethwait, 14. Hazel Potts, 15. Mary Louise Mullett, 16. Sheldon Pyles, 17. John Potts, 18. Lloyd Walker, 19. Stella Potts, 20. Joe Berger, 21. Glen Schupbach, 22. Teacher - Miss Georgia Litman, 23. Glen Mullett.'

7745. Class Photo Doolin School, New Martinsville, W. Va.

7746. Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.

Townspeople are pushing their boats down an unidentified street in Parkersburg, West Virginia during the flood of 1913.

7747. Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.

'From left: Kersey Gorby, Myrta Gorby, standing lady perhaps Irene Gorby, leaning Charles H. Gorby, kneeling lady unknown, George Gorby, John Gorby, lady facing left unknown, Ireta Barnes, unknown, Charles T. Gorby, possible Bea Oneacre, Patty Oneacre or Ruth McColloch, Sam McColloch, Mary Louise Gorby, Emma Mullett Gorby, Barnes boy, perhaps Gladys Barnes, 3 unknowns, Beryl Barnes crouching, Her Oneacre, Lewis Oneacre.  A Gorby Orchard apple basket in front.

7748. Gorby Family Picnic in the Gorby Apple Orchard, New Martinsville, W. Va.

Townspeople are pushing their boats down an unidentified street in Parkersburg, West Virginia during the flood of 1913.

7749. Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.

Flooded street outside of the Parkersburg Court House.

7750. Wood County Courthouse During Flood Parkersburg, W. Va.

7751. On the River During the 1913 Flood, Parkersburg, W. Va.

'Looking down toward Avery St., Parkersburg, W. Va.'  People walk amongst the wreckage of houses after the water tank disaster.

7752. Water Tank Disaster, Parkersburg, W. Va.