Historical Timeline
Family milestones alongside the regional and national events that shaped our heritage, from the earliest Hash settlers in 1724 to the Vietnam era.
Old John Hash Born
Earliest known Hash family ancestor, born in colonial Virginia.
Old John Hash Born
Earliest known Hash family ancestor, born in colonial Virginia.
Hash Brothers Settle SW Virginia
John, William, and James Hash arrive in what is now Grayson County.
Hash Brothers Settle SW Virginia
John, William, and James Hash arrive in what is now Grayson County.
Old Glade Presbyterian Church Founded
One of the oldest congregations in Southwest Virginia, formed in the Glade Spring area.
Old Glade Presbyterian Church Founded
One of the oldest congregations in Southwest Virginia, formed in the Glade Spring area.
Hash Land Grants on New River
John Hash receives 250 acres at Bridle Creek. William receives 435 acres.
Hash Land Grants on New River
John Hash receives 250 acres at Bridle Creek. William receives 435 acres.
Washington County Established
Created from Fincastle County, named for George Washington.
Washington County Established
Created from Fincastle County, named for George Washington.
Claiborne Watkins at Treaty of Holston
A Watkins ancestor present at the Cherokee treaty, establishing the family's connection to the region and Cherokee relations.
Claiborne Watkins at Treaty of Holston
A Watkins ancestor present at the Cherokee treaty, establishing the family's connection to the region and Cherokee relations.
Elizabeth Catherine Dutton Born
Early Dutton in Glade Spring, Washington County. Daughter of Hugh Mahaffey and Mary George.
Elizabeth Catherine Dutton Born
Early Dutton in Glade Spring, Washington County. Daughter of Hugh Mahaffey and Mary George.
Old Glade Presbyterian Church Rebuilt
The brick sanctuary built on land gifted by Francis Kincannon.
Old Glade Presbyterian Church Rebuilt
The brick sanctuary built on land gifted by Francis Kincannon.
Railroad Arrives in Glade Spring
The Virginia & Tennessee Railroad transforms Glade Spring and Meadowview into thriving communities.
Railroad Arrives in Glade Spring
The Virginia & Tennessee Railroad transforms Glade Spring and Meadowview into thriving communities.
Glade Spring Incorporated
Town has 31 houses, six stores, two hotels, and a Masonic Hall.
Glade Spring Incorporated
Town has 31 houses, six stores, two hotels, and a Masonic Hall.
Glade Spring Baptist Church Founded
Helped establish the Southwest Virginia Institute for women's education.
Glade Spring Baptist Church Founded
Helped establish the Southwest Virginia Institute for women's education.
Bristol Becomes Independent City
Separates from Washington County, straddling the Virginia-Tennessee border.
Bristol Becomes Independent City
Separates from Washington County, straddling the Virginia-Tennessee border.
Eugene 'Pap' Dutton Born
Son of Leonard and Lelia Hash Dutton, born in Washington County, Virginia.
Eugene 'Pap' Dutton Born
Son of Leonard and Lelia Hash Dutton, born in Washington County, Virginia.
Great Depression Begins
The Dutton and Watkins families struggle through years of hardship. The Watkins family nearly starves.
Great Depression Begins
The Dutton and Watkins families struggle through years of hardship. The Watkins family nearly starves.
U.S. Enters World War II
Eugene Dutton joins the Navy SeaBees and ships out to the South Pacific.
U.S. Enters World War II
Eugene Dutton joins the Navy SeaBees and ships out to the South Pacific.
Pap Survives the War
Truman drops atomic bombs, canceling the planned invasion of Japan. Eugene Dutton comes home alive.
Pap Survives the War
Truman drops atomic bombs, canceling the planned invasion of Japan. Eugene Dutton comes home alive.
Roger Williams Killed in Vietnam
Roger Williams, age 19, son of Pete and Betty Williams, killed in action. Teresa White's cousin.
Roger Williams Killed in Vietnam
Roger Williams, age 19, son of Pete and Betty Williams, killed in action. Teresa White's cousin.
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