Early Residents of Canaan Valley, Tucker County, W. Va.

Identifier:

050751

Collection Number:

4151

Title:

Early Residents of Canaan Valley, Tucker County, W. Va.

Date:

ca. 1890

Description:

The man to the far left is Bob Cooper. A young Ben Thompson is pictured in the forefront with his back to the camera. To the left of the horses is Frank Cooper, and to the right of the horses is Jeff Roby. The women are unidentified.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.Ben Thompson was the son of George Thompson. He became a well known farmer in Canaan Valley.

Acquisition Source:

Fletcher, Sarah T.

Acquisition Method:

Gift

Medium:

postcard

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView