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This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Two teamsters seen with four horses in a logging site in Davis, W. Va.

25. Teamsters at Logging Site, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050644
Title:
Teamsters at Logging Site, Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Two teamsters seen with four horses in a logging site in Davis, W. Va.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.A farmer is seen here standing among his flock of sheep.

26. Farmer With His Flock Of Sheep, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050645
Title:
Farmer With His Flock Of Sheep, Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.A farmer is seen here standing among his flock of sheep.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Four men are seen here standing inside Clapboard Mill.

27. Clapboard Mill, Blackwater Mill, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050646
Title:
Clapboard Mill, Blackwater Mill, Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1904
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Four men are seen here standing inside Clapboard Mill.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Men and women are seen throughout the camp.Caption on back of photo reads: "Possibly Bob Eastman?"

28. Scene at Lumber Camp, Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050647
Title:
Scene at Lumber Camp, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Men and women are seen throughout the camp.Caption on back of photo reads: "Possibly Bob Eastman?"
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Scenic view of railroad running through a forest.

29. Logging Railroad, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050648
Title:
Logging Railroad, Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Scenic view of railroad running through a forest.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Three men harvesting hay in Davis, W. Va.

30. Haymaking In The Glades, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050649
Title:
Haymaking In The Glades, Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1910
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Three men harvesting hay in Davis, W. Va.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

31. View of the Blackwater River from Above the Splash Dam near Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050652
Title:
View of the Blackwater River from Above the Splash Dam near Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

32. Wilson Family Canoeing on the Blackwater River, Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050653
Title:
Wilson Family Canoeing on the Blackwater River, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

33. The "Great Eastern" on the Blackwater River during a Motor Launch, Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050654
Title:
The "Great Eastern" on the Blackwater River during a Motor Launch, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Geo. [George] and Elsie Thompson canoe above the Splash Dam on the Blackwater River.

34. Geo. and Elsie Thompson Boating on Blackwater River near Splash Dam, Tucker County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050655
Title:
Geo. and Elsie Thompson Boating on Blackwater River near Splash Dam, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Geo. [George] and Elsie Thompson canoe above the Splash Dam on the Blackwater River.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

35. The National Bank Building in Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050656
Title:
The National Bank Building in Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.George B. Thompson came to Tucker County as part of the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company working as a secretary and timekeeper while his uncles, Frank and J. F. Thompson, were among the first stockholders of the company. Eventually he was made manager of the company until its close in 1924. He and the Thompson family remained active in the community.

36. George B. Thompson's Home, Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050657
Title:
George B. Thompson's Home, Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.George B. Thompson came to Tucker County as part of the Blackwater Boom and Lumber Company working as a secretary and timekeeper while his uncles, Frank and J. F. Thompson, were among the first stockholders of the company. Eventually he was made manager of the company until its close in 1924. He and the Thompson family remained active in the community.