My dad and grandparents lived in Forge Ridge, Harrogate, TN. They're buried at Forge Ridge Cemetery. My great grandparents are buried down the road at Greers Cemetery and everyone in that cemetery are my relatives I never knew cause I wasn't born yet. It's a very old cemetery (Greers) next to Greers Baptist Church. I researched the names and found other very old cemeteries where my ancestors are buried: Lingar, Deck, Bolton and others. It's surreal. It's My roots. My great grandpa Lingar was a well-known Baptist minister in this area and road everywhere seeing folks on a horse. Got a picture of him behind the pulpit. This video means a lot to me my friend. My parents separated when I was 4 and I was raised in southern California until I grew up and went to see them before they died. I have such loving memories of them. Such good God fearing people; especially my mamaw. They lived on a 61 acre farm and my great great grandpa lived on over 75 acres handed down to my uncle who still lives there. He's really old now. Thanks brother, you really made my day 😁❤🖒
My paternal grandparents and great grandparents are all from there. Little Sycamore and Bailey Hollow, many of which are buried in Bailey Cemetery up on the hill in Bailey Hollow. My great aunt lives on Dogwood just north of Tazewell. Many of my best childhood memories are from up there. Such a beautiful place.
The picture you showed of the LMU my papaw poured that when he worked there back in the 20s I think was the year so glad you put that video up Mr. Laws. His name was Rev. Maynard Carmony if anyone watched this video and may have heard of him
Some of these old places remind me of the old home place.My grandfather was raised in Hickory holler and Mamaw was raised in Penitentiary holler.It was a quarter mile as the crow flies between their houses but to get there Papaw had to go down Hickory holler for 8 miles and then cross the road to Penitentiary holler and climb another 11miles up just to see his sweetheart.My dad took me back as a boy and he got us lost in the hills he grew up in.We turned around and he finally found the marker tree and we left.Ain't been back since.To bad it was peaceful up there.
Fascinating video, well done. The titles were helpful, where available. Perhaps someday you will turn these skills to picturing the neighboring counties of East Tennessee , certainly hope so.
I absolutely love the way you put the faces and places together. What a beautiful presentation of history. Each picture, each face has a story behind it. I really liked the way you put the picture of the couple on the RR Tracks at the end. I couldn't take my eyes off it.
Took the cudjos cave tour back in 1975 with my parent's, I was 8 years old I brought home a crack whip. My mom and dad both grew up in author Tennessee
Years gone by only the memories we have of such cherished times they were an always will be a way of life that were so dear to us an made us the good men an women we are today. Those times are gone now there is only this wicked generation. Smh.
You can tell these people were related to my mom an dad my aunt Gracie lived on Indian mountain I was up there shooting a pellet gun with him many years ago I guess he's my cousin.
Very nice tribute to the people and their families. Places frozen in time . i enjoyed it very much. Thanks for sharing, your friend, Louise.
My dad and grandparents lived in Forge Ridge, Harrogate, TN. They're buried at Forge Ridge Cemetery. My great grandparents are buried down the road at Greers Cemetery and everyone in that cemetery are my relatives I never knew cause I wasn't born yet. It's a very old cemetery (Greers) next to Greers Baptist Church. I researched the names and found other very old cemeteries where my ancestors are buried: Lingar, Deck, Bolton and others. It's surreal. It's My roots. My great grandpa Lingar was a well-known Baptist minister in this area and road everywhere seeing folks on a horse. Got a picture of him behind the pulpit.
This video means a lot to me my friend. My parents separated when I was 4 and I was raised in southern California until I grew up and went to see them before they died. I have such loving memories of them. Such good God fearing people; especially my mamaw. They lived on a 61 acre farm and my great great grandpa lived on over 75 acres handed down to my uncle who still lives there. He's really old now. Thanks brother, you really made my day 😁❤🖒
Thanks for sharing your story and memories with us my friend. God bless you. Your very welcome.
Such beautiful country and people. I just wish I knew what I was looking at, LOL. Thanks Mr Donnie!
Your very welcome. Thanks for sharing my friend.
Most of my family including myself. were born and raised here. in Claiborne County Tennessee. love your content! keep it up!
Thank you friend.
love going to Apple day in paintville ky great shows keep up the good work
Thanks! Will do my friend. Thanks for sharing.
This depicted the love of Claiborne Co. Wish we were still living there.
Thanks
Love, how absolutely beautiful. Thank you Donnie Laws.
You are so welcome
Wow great video Donnie love all those old buildings ❤😊
Thank you friend.
My paternal grandparents and great grandparents are all from there. Little Sycamore and Bailey Hollow, many of which are buried in Bailey Cemetery up on the hill in Bailey Hollow. My great aunt lives on Dogwood just north of Tazewell. Many of my best childhood memories are from up there. Such a beautiful place.
Thanks for sharing my friend.
Enjoyed
BEAUTIFUL VIDEO AND PEOPLE,,,THANK YOU.
You are so kind
The picture you showed of the LMU my papaw poured that when he worked there back in the 20s I think was the year so glad you put that video up Mr. Laws. His name was Rev. Maynard Carmony if anyone watched this video and may have heard of him
Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. Thanks.
Thank You.
You're welcome
So enjoyed this, my people are all from around those parts. thank you so much
Your Welcome my friend. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching.
Some of these old places remind me of the old home place.My grandfather was raised in Hickory holler and Mamaw was raised in Penitentiary holler.It was a quarter mile as the crow flies between their houses but to get there Papaw had to go down Hickory holler for 8 miles and then cross the road to Penitentiary holler and climb another 11miles up just to see his sweetheart.My dad took me back as a boy and he got us lost in the hills he grew up in.We turned around and he finally found the marker tree and we left.Ain't been back since.To bad it was peaceful up there.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing this story my friend.
Hi Donnie: I hope soon you can add more tales of the unexplained, missing, haunts, etc. Another beautiful video here. 💕
Working on it my friend. Thanks for sharing.
Fascinating video, well done. The titles were helpful, where available. Perhaps someday you will turn these skills to picturing the neighboring counties of East Tennessee , certainly hope so.
Thanks for sharing this my friend.
Thanks for sharing great video!!!
Thanks for watching! I done this one for my sister. She ask for this. Thanks for commenting my friend.
Thanks for sharing 😊
So very welcome.
Love it.
Bravo !
I absolutely love the way you put the faces and places together. What a beautiful presentation of history. Each picture, each face has a story behind it. I really liked the way you put the picture of the couple on the RR Tracks at the end. I couldn't take my eyes off it.
Thank you so much 😀 The couple at the end on the tracks is my parents. My dad passed three years ago. Thanks so much for commenting.
Took the cudjos cave tour back in 1975 with my parent's, I was 8 years old I brought home a crack whip. My mom and dad both grew up in author Tennessee
Awesome, Thanks for sharing.
Years gone by only the memories we have of such cherished times they were an always will be a way of life that were so dear to us an made us the good men an women we are today. Those times are gone now there is only this wicked generation. Smh.
Thanks for sharing this my friend
My father was raised there and my ancestors are resting in several cemeteries there as well as him . Cosby cemetery. R I P
Thanks for sharing this my friend. God bless you.
Great Great Grandparents lived there in that area shown (BIG FAMILIES - many children), now deceased for roughly a century
Thank you friend for sharing this.
This is perfect!!!! Great video !!
Glad you liked it!!
As someone who lives in claiborne, I found it unsettling seeing the places I live and spend time in, but great vid.
Glad you enjoyed my friend. I lived there 20 years and raised a family there. My home.
@@donnielaws7020 I feel you. Generations of my family have lived here, and it'll always be hame.
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That third picture with the red brick green roof i detected there
That's good. Did you find anything?
@@donnielaws7020 alot of trash
@@backwoodsdigger576 I know what you mean old buddy,
I think my dad Henry Pennington was from that county.
Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this.
17:02 is This Place near Lake Ln New Tazewell Tn
Thanks for sharing my friend.
Just for kicks, I Googled the county where I live, 672 square miles, population 273, 000. 5th smallest state in the union
Awesome!
@@donnielaws7020 Not really. Too many people here for my liking
That is her son loyd I'm talking about.
5:27 that guy looks like Johnny Depp
You can tell these people were related to my mom an dad my aunt Gracie lived on Indian mountain I was up there shooting a pellet gun with him many years ago I guess he's my cousin.
Thanks for sharing.
Wish you would put names and places
Thanks for sharing this my friend.
You forgot about broken valley in your list of communities.
I am so sorry. i was afraid of that. Thanks for catching that.
My parents are from Tazewell
That's great my friend. Thanks for sharing.
My moms maiden name was rose Marie goff I guess that's how you spell it.
Any Actuall Claibornes left in Claiborne Co..?🤗👋
Oh yes my friend. Thanks for sharing this.
Looking to visit or possibly stay there in the coming months..
Does it get any prettier?
Thank you.
Why the women don't cut thier nails after dark
They say it's bad luck. I have always heard that my friend.
Respectfully, I'd rather not hear heavy metal rock music with these old time pictures. Just sayin.
Thanks for sharing my friend.