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Biography of James Noah Hillman

Makers of America title page

This article profiles James Noah Hillman, who was born on November 6, 1883, in Coeburn, Virginia. He pursued his education through the public schools of Wise County and obtained A.B. and A.M. degrees from William and Mary College. His career was marked by a dedicated tenure as a school teacher, eventually rising to become the Division Superintendent of Wise County Schools. A descendant of an early English family that settled in Virginia in the 1600s, Hillman carried forward a legacy of steadfast service and civic engagement. An active Methodist and prominent member of several fraternal organizations, he was married to Ethel Lee Powell and had two children. Hillman’s life exemplified a commitment to educational excellence and community leadership.

Virginia Worm Fence

Virginia Worm Fence

A “Virginia worm fence,” also known as a zigzag fence, snake fence, worm fence, or split rail fence, is a type of fence that was widely used in the American frontier and rural areas, including Virginia, from the colonial period through the 19th century. It’s characterized by its zigzag pattern, which arises from the way the fence rails are stacked at an angle, without the need for posts to be dug into the ground. This construction method made it highly adaptable to various terrains and easy to build with the materials available on hand, typically split logs from trees like … Read more

Some Prominent Virginia Families – Vol 1

Some prominent Virginia families

Some Prominent Virginia Families is a compiled genealogy of prominent families from the state of Virginia, which lists thousands of individuals, including their vital information and background. It contains the biographies, sketches and genealogies, primarily, of the Jaquelin, Cary, Ambler, Smith and Marshall families. Includes the names of approximately 135 allied families. This is volume 1 of the 4 volume set. You can read, search, or download the manuscript for free!

Some Prominent Virginia Families – Vol 2

Some prominent Virginia families

Some Prominent Virginia Families is a compiled genealogy of prominent families from the state of Virginia, which lists thousands of individuals, including their vital information and background. It contains the biographies, sketches and genealogies, primarily, of the Jaquelin, Cary, Ambler, Smith and Marshall families. Includes the names of approximately 135 allied families. This is volume 2 of the 4 volume set.

Some Prominent Virginia Families – Vol 4

Some prominent Virginia families

Some Prominent Virginia Families is a compiled genealogy of prominent families from the state of Virginia, which lists thousands of individuals, including their vital information and background. It contains the biographies, sketches and genealogies, primarily, of the Jaquelin, Cary, Ambler, Smith and Marshall families. Includes the names of approximately 135 allied families. This is volume 4 of the 4 volume set.

Some Prominent Virginia Families – Vol 3

Some prominent Virginia families

Some Prominent Virginia Families is a compiled genealogy of prominent families from the state of Virginia, which lists thousands of individuals, including their vital information and background. It contains the biographies, sketches and genealogies, primarily, of the Jaquelin, Cary, Ambler, Smith and Marshall families. Includes the names of approximately 135 allied families. This is volume 3 of the 4 volume set. Volume 3 starts out with Bernard Smiths of Purton, Virginia.

Radford High School Yearbooks – Radford, Virginia

1922 Oak Leaf Yearbook, Radford High School, Radford, Virginia

The Radford Public Library Collection has digitized numerous yearbooks of Radford High School in Radford, Virginia. These yearbook images they have placed online for everyone at Internet Archive. To facilitate your access we have provided links to the individual yearbooks below, by year published, oldest to newest. All 51 of these yearbooks, can be read, and/or downloaded from the following links for free!

Poquoson High School Yearbooks – Poquoson, Virginia

1955 Islander Yearbook, Poquoson High School, Poquoson, Virginia

The Poquoson Public Library Collection has digitized numerous yearbooks of Poquoson High School in Poquoson, Virginia. These yearbook images they have placed online for everyone at Internet Archive. To facilitate your access we have provided links to the individual yearbooks below, by year published, oldest to newest. All 23 of these yearbooks, can be read, and/or downloaded from the following links for free!

Bristol Public Library Collection of Yearbooks

1939 The Virginian Yearbook, Virginia High School, Bristol, Virginia

The Bristol Public Library has digitized numerous yearbooks of schools in Bristol, Virginia and Bristol, Tennessee. These yearbook images they have placed online for everyone at Internet Archive. To facilitate your access we have provided links to the individual yearbooks, by year published, oldest to newest. All 67 of these yearbooks, can be read, and/or downloaded from the following links for free!