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Portrait photograph of Laura Ripley (Middleton) Shannon as a little girl.

Born in Covington, Virginia, her parents were William Wylie Middleton, Sr. and his first wife, Katherine "Kacky" (Allen) Middleton. She grew up in Mt. Jackson.

In 1937,…

Photograph of Laura Ritenour standing with one hand behind her back.

Laura was the daughter of Marcus (1851-1916) and Virginia Catherine (Clem) (1852-1919) Ritenour. She was from Fort Valley.

She married twice. First husband was James William…

Photo of a portrait photograph of Laura Virginia (Ripley) Allen as a young woman shown in profile.

Laura was born October 15, 1868 at Red Banks. She died of Influenza on October 31, 1918 also at Red Banks.

Buggy and thoroughbred horse named "Laura". Both belonged to Hugh Morrison, Jr. The buggy was most likely manufactured by William B. Morrison, a carriage-maker of Woodstock. He was Hugh Morrison, Jr.'s uncle.

Buggy and thoroughbred horse named "Laura". Both belonged to Hugh Morrison, Jr. The buggy was most likely manufactured by William B. Morrison, a carriage-maker of Woodstock. He was Hugh Morrison, Jr.'s uncle.

Photograph of the three oldest children born to William Wylie Middleton, Sr. and his first wife, Katherine "Kacky" Walker (Allen) (1893-1973). The couple married in 1916.

Identified (l to r) are: Laura Ripley (Middleton) Shannon, Tiphen Allen…

Photo of two separate portrait photographs of Laurence "Buddy" Davis with glasses and wearing a suit and striped tie.

The image on the left has a mark at the top (an "X") where the photographer noted which of the two images he planned to print.

Portrait photograph of an unidentified law enforcement officer wearing his uniform.

Photograph of Massanutten Academy Cadet Lawrence "Larry" Jack Beecher.

Beecher was a member of the class of 1927.

Portrait photograph of Massanutten Academy Cadet Lawrence Jack Beecher.

Beecher was a member of the class of 1927. The school's 1927 yearbook noted his nickname was "Larry" and he was from New York City.

Family photograph of Lawrence Ray McWilliams, seated on the left, in his U.S. Army uniform. His wife, Helen Louise (Lentz) McWilliams is on the right in a dress with polka dots. Their young son, Jimmy, is seated between them and their older son,…

Photo of two separate portrait photographs of Lawrence Joseph Mandela in his U.S. Army uniform.

Lawrence was born in Arlington, Virginia. He was the son of Frank Joseph and Emily Frances (Lloyd) Mandala.

He lived most of his life in…

Photograph of Lawrence Keller as a young man wearing his U.S. Army uniform.

Lawrence Keller as a young man standing beside a studio prop.

Lawrence Keller wearing a military uniform and posed beside his sister, Rena May (Keller) Wolverton.

Their parents were Charles O. and Laura O. (Borden) Keller.

The 1910 census found the family living on Back Road in the Stonewall District of…

Portrait photograph of Sgt. Lawrence Lambert, of Woodstock, in his U.S. Army uniform.

Lawrence was the son of Joseph Fletcher Lambert (1889-1959) and Mamie Pearl (Jackson) Lambert (1890-1959). He grew up in Woodstock with many siblings.

He…

Photograph of Lawrence Wetzel as a young man posed in studio. He is wearing a buttoned jacket over a collared shirt.

He was one of several children born to Charlie Robert (1890-1968) and Ida Denetha (Combs) (1889-1955) Wetzel.

When he…

Laymon Franklin Mowery as a baby propped against pillows on a chair.

Laymon was born in Woodstock, the son of Gaylen Franklin Mowery (1921-1990) and Velma Catherine (Stepp) Mowery-Painter.

He graduated from Central High School in 1966 and…

Two separate portrait photographs of Leah (Hoover) McDorman with short, curled hair and wearing a polka-dotted dress.

Leah was the daughter of Charles Monroe and Mary Belle (Richard) Hoover.

She lived in Strasburg when she married Kenneth…

Wedding photograph of Lee Allen Heishman Sr. and Lillian Christina (Abell) Heishman.

They were married September 6, 1916.

Lee was the 6th child of John William (1855-1923) and Victoria Virginia (Combs) Heishman (1853-1938) . Lillian was the…

Portrait photograph of Lee Allen Heishman as a young man wearing a suit jacket over a sweater.

Lee was the 6th child of John William (1855-1923) and Victoria Virginia (Combs) Heishman (1853-1938) .

His wife was Lillian Christina (Abell)…

Portrait photograph of Lee Clarence Gochenour as a young man wearing a suit and tie.

Lee was one of at least four sons born to Clarence Lee and Minnie Mae (Wetzel) Gochenour. He grew up in Woodstock.

He was drafted in 1942, and served as a…

Photo of two separate portrait photographs of Lee Clarence Gochenour wearing a suit and tie.

Lee was one of at least four sons born to Clarence Lee and Minnie Mae (Wetzel) Gochenour. He grew up in Woodstock.

He was drafted in 1942, and served…

Photograph showing Lee Allen Heishman Sr. and his wife Lillian Christina (Abell) Heishman.

The two were photographed at their 50th wedding anniversary celebration. A large cake is visible in front of them.

Damaged portrait photograph of a Lee Painter, lifelong farmer and Shenandoah County resident.

Lee Painter lived in Mt. Jackson. He married Ethel May Jordan in 1920 and had at least seven children.
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