Monday, February 15, 2010

The Dickersons of Person County, NC

The General Store - November, 2009
Walter & Ombrice Dickerson with their two oldest of 14 children, Evelyn Dickerson (who later became Evelyn Dickerson Shotwell) and Roland Dickerson.

Henry & Eliza Dickerson

Eliza Snow Dickerson with her son, Walter Gray Dickerson and his two sons from his second marriage, Ted and Tim.

5 Generations! Top row: Evelyn Dickerson Shotwell, Bobby Shotwell (Evie Shotwell's son). Front row: Eliza Snow Dickerson, Walter Gray Dickerson, and little cutie Kimmie Shotwell, Bobby's daughter.

A 5 generation photo of the same group, plus Dewey Dickerson in the back, holding the guywire. From left to right: Evelyn Dickerson Shotwell, Walter Gray Dickerson, Eliza Snow Dickerson, Bobby Shotwell, and his little daughter, Kimmie.



Joseph A. Snow, or otherwise referred to as "Joe Snow", has one of my favorite names in mine & Brad's genealogy. Joe Snow. Isn't that great? That's an awesome name! When Margaret sent this photo to me, it got even better... That wise beard and knowing grin seems to say, "I'm getting the last laugh at you, Rae." Touche, Joe. Touche. I won't pick fights with people that can grow that kind of beard, Mr. Snow.

What a smile! I would LOVE to find the original film and see if there's any detail.

You know how some old black & white family photos can be both heartwarming and unsettling? This photo is such classic Southern Americana. A large family dressed in period clothing, children either mid-whine or smiling, sitting in front of a handmade, well-loved quilt. Both parents have had their share of sunshine in their cheeks. Top row, left to right: Berta May Dickerson (died at 17) and Walter Gray Dickerson. Bottom row, left to right: Lester Thomas Dickerson, Henry Davis Dickerson (the patriarch), Dewey Dickerson, Bettie Pearl Dickerson, Eliza Snow Dickerson, and Arch Bradsher Dickerson.
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