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1. Cheat River Canyon on Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Near Rowlesburg, W. Va.

Text on back reads, "Caption 'Actual photograph, hand painted with finest (?) oils' on original frame."

2. Covered Bridge Over Cheat River, Route 50, W. Va.

Two men pose in a boat in front of a covered bridge on the Cheat River.

3. Cheat River Covered Bridge, Camp Dawson, Preston County, W. Va.

Text on the front and back reads, "This was an undershot water powered mill. The dam was located near the E. H. Simpson property. The mill was owned by William Matlick at the time it burned. The mill was located at Marquess, W. Va. The small part on the right built between 1825-1830."

4. The William Marquess Mill, Marquess, W. Va.

Five people pose in front of a large barn-like structure in rural Preston County, W. Va.

5. Painters' Mill, near Amboy, W. Va.

A man looks affectionately at the woman standing as he holds her hand and appears to ask for her hand in marriage.

6. Man Kneeling Next to Woman, likely Preston County, W. Va.

A decorated Christmas tree stands in the corner of the house with presents sorted beneath it.  The home likely belongs to Orvis Zacheus "Oz" Gibson, a brother of the photographer, Scott Gibson.

7. Christmas at O. Z. Gibson Residence, Valley Point, W. Va.

Ruea May Gribble (b. 02/09/1884; d. 04/25/1911) lays in an open casket.

8. Ruea May Gribble Funeral, Bruceton Mills, W. Va.

An African-American man sits with his legs crossed on a chair in a home garden. Subject unidentified.

9. Man in Garden, Valley Point, W. Va.

Two men and two women pose for a portrait.

10. Group Portrait, Valley Point, W. Va.

The woman dressed in black appears to be spying on the man and woman sitting beneath a bush.

11. Young Men and Women Outdoors, likely Preston County, W. Va.

A young, unidentified girl leans against a piano as she reads a book.

12. Girl Reading Book, likely Preston County, W. Va.

The woman on the right is holding a Pentecostal Hymnal Book. Subjects unidentified.

13. Man and Women, likely Preston County, W. Va.

A young girl poses with her dolls outside in the snow.

14. Girl with Dolls, likely Preston County, W. Va.

Four small children lead three horses out of the large, wooden stable.

15. Children at Horse Stable, likely Preston County, W. Va.

The organization, one of the oldest fraternal societies in America, was established in 1847 as the Junior Sons of America. In 1868, the organization was renamed the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Members are all native-born or naturalized American male citizens, 16 years and older, wishing to create brotherhood.

16. Members of Patriotic Order Sons of America, Albright, W. Va.

A child holds on to a glass baby bottle while posing for a picture.

17. Two Children and Lamb, likely Preston County, W. Va.

A table is set with fine china and and prepared dishes for a large meal.

18. Dinner Table in Valley Point Home, Preston County, W. Va.

An unidentified man belonging to Independent Order of Odd Fellow (IOOF) organization poses in a forest.

19. Member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Valley Point, W. Va.

Two young girls sit on a porch swing accompanied with their dolls.

20. Two Girls with Dolls on Porch, likely Preston County, W. Va.

A multi-generational family poses in front of a picket fence. Subjects unidentified.

21. Family Portrait, likely Preston County, W. Va.

A young man and a boy pose with their hunting rifles. Beside them are two dogs.

22. Two Boys with Hunting Dogs, likely Preston County, W. Va.

A man, his wife, their three children and family pet relax on the lawn outside of their home.

23. Family Lounging on Lawn, likely Preston County, W. Va.

Two girl twins in identical outfits pose with their pet dog.

24. Twins and Dog, Valley Point, W. Va.