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The following Alleghany County related items (except the Marriages book) are available for sale directly from the Society. (
All but the Alleghany Co. Marriages book may also be purchased in Sparta at the Alleghany County Public Library or the Chamber of Commerce.) |
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HISTORY OF ALLEGHANY COUNTY, NC 1859-1976 - This 272-page book, which had been out of print for many years, was re-published by the Society in August 1999. It was originally published in 1976 during the Nation’s Bicentennial. This book is not indexed. The book may be purchased from the Society for $45, plus $3 for shipping & handling, plus (for NC residents only) $3.04 tax. | |||||||||
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ALLEGHANY COUNTY HERITAGE - This 555-page book was published by the Society in October 1983 and is broken down into three sections: county, township, and community histories; over 700 family histories; and a 13-page pictorial heritage. This book is completely indexed. The book may be purchased from the Society for $48, plus $3 s&h, plus (for NC residents only) $3.24 tax. | |||||||||
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ALLEGHANY COUNTY CEMETERIES THROUGH 1986 - This 261-page book was published in October 1988 and contains burial data from nearly 300 family, church and community burial plots through 1986. The names are in alphabetical order with a code showing the location of the cemetery. The book may be purchased from the Society for $15, plus $2.75 s&h, plus (for NC residents only) $1.01 tax. | |||||||||
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ALLEGHANY ARCHITECTURE: A PICTORIAL SURVEY - This 101-page book was originally published in 1983 by the Alleghany County Historical Properties Commission. The book was re-published in May 2004 by the Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society. Jean Sizemore was the principal investigator and photos were taken by Brant Burgiss and Tammy Blevins. The communities covered are: Cherry Lane, Cranberry, Gap Civil, Glade Creek, Glade Valley, Piney Creek, Prathers Creek, Roaring Gap, Sparta, and Whitehead. Although architecture is the principal focus of the book, it contains much information useful to the family historian. This book is not indexed. The book may be purchased from the Society for $30.00, plus $3.00 s&h, plus (for NC residents only) $2.03 tax. | |||||||||
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ALLEGHANY CO., NC MARRIAGES: 1849-1900 - This 354-page book was published in 1996 by local resident George Henry Latham. These marriage records are arranged alphabetically by the groom's surname, typically showing for each marriage the day, month, and year it took place; the groom's name, age, residence and the names of his parents; and the bride's name, age, residence and the names of her parents. An index of brides is also included. The book may be purchased for $30.50 plus $5 s&h from Heritage Books Inc., 1540-E Pointer Ridge Pl., Bowie, MD 20716. Their phone number is 1-800-398-7709. Their website is http://www.heritagebooks.com. | |||||||||
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ALLEGHANY COUNTY COURTHOUSE ORNAMENT - This attractive, gold-colored metal ornament depicts the county courthouse, which was re-built following the fire of 1933. Profits from the sale of this ornament fund various activities of the Society. The ornament is available from the Society for $11.21 plus (for NC residents only) $0.76 tax; no shipping & handling is charged for this light item. | |||||||||
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MARY'S MEMORIES - This 74-page book was published by Mary Lyon Harless in 2000 on the occasion of her 100th birthday. The book is a collection of stories and reminiscences about her long life in Alleghany County. It contains many photographs as well as illustrations by Arzetta Mimbs. The first printing quickly sold out and Mrs. Harless permitted the Society to re-publish the book. The book may be purchased from the Society for $8.00, plus $1.50 s&h and (for NC residents only) $0.54 tax. | |||||||||
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FOOT PRINTS ON THE SANDS OF TIME - This 75-page book, subtitled “A History of Southwestern Virginia and Northwestern North Carolina,” was first published in Sparta, NC in 1900 by Dr. Aras B. Cox. Dr. Cox was a physician and Methodist preacher who was born in Floyd Co., VA and later lived in Alleghany and Ashe Counties, NC. The book consists of historical and biographical sketches of the following counties: Carroll, Floyd and Grayson, VA; and Alleghany, Ashe, Surry, Watauga and Wilkes, NC. One chapter recounts the Battle of King’s Mountain. Our Society reprinted this book in 2002, and it now includes an every-name index. The book may be purchased from the Society for $15.00, plus $2.00 s&h and (for NC residents only) $1.01 tax. | |||||||||
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1938 VIDEO OF SPARTA, NORTH CAROLINA - This 20-minute VHS tape, mostly in black and white (but some scenes in color), was filmed by Ben Reeves in downtown Sparta, at the Roaring Gap Fish Hatchery, and at the Alleghany Co. Agricultural Fair. Identified persons include Edwin Duncan, Alton Thompson, Glenn Nichols, Coy Richardson, Eltie Richardson, Preachers R. L. Berry and Howard Ford, Troy Irwin, Will Reeves, Virginia Reeves and son Bennie, C. R. Roe, F. H. Jackson, Floyd Crouse, Guy Duncan, Dr. Thompson, Duke Bledsoe, R. L. Doughton, Walter Irwin, Kyle Nichols, Lester Waddell, Jay Hardin, Sam Brown, Porter Collins, Rufus Doughton, and Ross and Earl Richardson. The tape begins with Ben Reeves’ trip to the 1939 Worlds Fair in New York, which makes an interesting contrast with 1938 Sparta. The tape includes a musical background. This VHS tape may be purchased from the Society for $10.00, plus $1.50 s&h and (for NC residents only) $0.68 tax. | |||||||||
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New! Available after June 2007
RECIPES THAT RAISED US - This 230 page book is a memorial cookbook featuring photographs, stories and favorite recipes of friends and family who have passed away. Proceeds from this book go to the building project of the Alleghany County Public Library. These books may be purchased from the Society for $20, plus $3.00 s&h, plus (for NC residents only) $1.35 tax or (3) books for $45.00, plus $7.00 s&h, plus (for NC residents only) $3.04 tax. |
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For items ordered from the Society, send your check, payable to: Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society,
to the following address: Alleghany Historical-Genealogical Society, P.O.Box 817, Sparta, NC 28675. [Note that the tax rate for NC residents is presently 6.75%] |
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This page revised June 5, 2007.
