Family Stories
The stories that shaped our family — from the battlefields of WWII and Vietnam to the farms and communities of Southwest Virginia.
Pap's War — Eugene Dutton and the SeaBees
Eugene "Pap" Dutton served in the Navy SeaBees during WWII, and was among the thousands scheduled to invade Japan.
Depression Days — The Watkins and Dutton Families
Both the Dutton and Watkins families were hit hard by the Great Depression, yet both endured.
Roger Williams — A Life Cut Short in Vietnam
Roger Williams was just 19 years old when he was killed in action in Vietnam in 1968.
The Hash Brothers — Southwest Virginia's Earliest Settlers
The Hash family's roots in Southwest Virginia run deeper than almost any other, dating back to 1763.
Cherokee Heritage — Alice and the Watkins Line
The family's Cherokee heritage traces through great-great-grandmother Alice, who married Andrew Watkins.
Share Your Own Story
Do you have a memory, story, or piece of family history to share? We'd love to add it to the collection. Every memory helps keep our heritage alive for future generations.