"Flag Pond Guestbook."

THE Flagpond GUESTBOOK

( 171 people have signed this guest book since May 04. 2002 )

Be advised that any information you read and links you visit in the guestbook are neither part of, and not endorsed by, this web site. The guestbook is a great tool however, not everything found on the guestbook is good, reliable information. So be careful.
Reliable information comes from research so do your home work and be more careful about believing the information you read.

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I would like to hear from old friends in Flag Pond. I would like to go to the hills and dig Ramps. Me and Lester Rice would eat thoes. Then go to school. Myrtie Blankenship would send us home. The smell made her sick. Billy Fender
Billy Fender <Luckyfender

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Hermiston, Oregon USA - Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 00:25:07 (EDT)

We attended our first Flag Pond Ramp Festival last year and we're really impressed with the food, people and wonderful family atmosphere. It is truly a wonderful time and all proceeds go to a good cause. We are looking forward to being there on May 10th for this years annual festival. Hoepfully, we will see some smiling faces from last year.
Arlene & Mark Veldhuis <arlene

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Dunedin, FL USA - Monday, April 28, 2008 at 16:37:33 (EDT)

Flag Pond visit this past week end. My Great grand parents were Andy and Catherine Shelton Blankenship. Did not see how to sign the Guest Book, but would like to find the location of Andy's (Andrew Jackson) and Catherine's home place. Their son Abraham Turner Blankenship came to Cherokee and married a Cherokee (Arizona Swayney) from which there are a lot of Blankenship's here now on the Tribal Rolls.

The story was that they lived on Big Laurel and got their mail at Flag Pond.

We were all over Shelton Laurel and visited the grave sites of the Shelton Massacre.

Andy's father was Pressley and mother was Sarah Blankenship. Supposedly Pressley and son Lafettee where killed by carpet baggers and placed on the front porch of the house. The story is that Andy got in trouble with the law and left for Vancouver, Canada and changed name to James Austin. He took his son William Nelson with him. He died in Portland, Or. and we have found his grave there. We have also located some decendants who we are to visit in May in Portland.

Bob Blankenship <cherokeebobb

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USA - Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 18:07:15 (EDT)

Hi, I really enjoyed reading this. My father grew up in Flag Pond, Kenneth McIntosh, son of Axie And Richard McIntosh. My aunts and uncles known to you I'm sure ( Pauline, Martha, Garland, Foy, Howard, AD and all the kin)as a child I spent time there on Grandpa's picking wild berries, eating well, loving the life that really was very hard on my grandparents. I'm a teacher in CA now, 48 years old, pretty sickly the last few years...not traveling but my mom has spent so much time with genealogy tracing Grandma's history to Sevier. So as I read here of Eldridge who I do recall, and recall walking his farm as he'd sold it picking up arrowheads with Dad, recall the names of Flag Pond heard all my life. I would love to know of my family, grandparents. I loved them and of course I know that you'll know things I only touch in memory. I'm at <smpuglisi

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Sarah McIntosh Puglisi <smpuglisi

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Oxnard, CA USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 18:17:37 (EDT)

I believe that my Gillis kin folk left east TN in the early part of the 1800s and moved into Madison County, NC. Labaron Gillis and Nathern Gillis are two paternal grandparents who I am trying to trace. Any help anyone can provide in my search is appreciated.
Raymond Douglas Gillis <dgillis001

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Charlotte, NC USA - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 00:13:35 (EDT)

My grandmother, Lulu Morrow, was born in Flag Pond in 1900. Her mother was Lucinda Hensley, daughter of Joseph & Elizabeth Hensley. Her father was Elbert Vaughn Morrow. Would love to hear from anyone related. The Morrows moved to Priest River, ID in 1910. My grandmother always spoke very fondly of her Tennessee roots. Thanks!
Melody Gabriel <melodygabriel48

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Erie, CO USA - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 04:14:47 (EDT)

I'm looking forward to the Ramp Festival this year.
J. Miller
Limestone, TN USA - Monday, March 31, 2008 at 21:34:57 (EDT)

Having grown up in Flag Pond We enjoy this website alot, it encourages us to visit ... We have enjoyed our Flag Pond's rich heritage through this website. Thanks from the Samuel Hensley and family
Samuel Hensley
Warren, OH USA - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 01:38:09 (EDT)

My early ancesters first settled at Flag Pond, was Washington County at that time
Alvin M Clouse <amclouse

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Silver Point, TN USA - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 19:56:45 (EDT)

My mother's family on her mother's side were all from Big Branch Community near Flag Pond...Efflers & Rice families. We used to go there each 2nd Sunday in June for "Decoration Day". Is that still held? Somebody please let me know! When I was a teenager, I dreamed of living my life out in a cabin up there somewhere. I'm 62 now and I still want to move to Big Branch and spend out my days there! Anybody know of anything? Contact me if you do! I'm serious! I don't need much..just something simple!
James Blackwell <frg_rws

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Easley, SC USA Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 17:40:15 (EST)

To Wanda Staton -- I have information on Sams family in Flag Pond and before. I tried to email you, but it wouldn't go through for some reason. My grandparents were John and Estelle (nee Sams) Anderson. The memory of the summers I spent visiting them are very dear to me.
John Anderson <andersonjs

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Easton, MD USA - Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 13:02:20 (EST)

WOW, I'm speechless! I was born in Flag Pond, lived in the house straight across the street from the School. My parents came to the School and picked me up one day and we headed to North Carolina, I never went back home! I'll never be home until my body rest's on or in the Holy ground of Flag Pond, Tennessee! I was just as poor and without as anybody could ever be and it is my greatest gift! I have nothing but Love and Respect for my childhood. I have some Hot Wheels hiding in them there hills! GOD has blessed me, my wife and our children, and I pray He blesses anyone that has ever had any associationwith this Heaven Like Town! I have taken my family there many times as the kids got older and my completion would be to live there, I still have tons of Family there and I Love all of you and I Love Flag Pond!
Marty Shelton <bazefan683

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Alexander, NC. - Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 05:07:01 (EST)

Love your web-site!! Love Flag Pond. I have spent a lot of wonderful times there thru the years. My grandmother lives on Higgins Creek, and my aunt and uncle on Rice Creek, so we get to visit your beautiful area quite often.
rhonda edge <rhondaedge

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morganton , NC USA - Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 15:41:04 (EST)

Hello. Looking for any information on an Albert Shelton, or other members of the Shelton family who may have made banjos in the Flag Pond vicinity in the early 1900s. We have a "spice box banjo" in the collection of the Mercer Museum that is signed by an "Albert Shelton" and was made around 1910 or so. Would enjoy hearing from any Shelton descendants or relatives with information.
Cory Amsler <camsler

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Doylestown, PA USA - Friday, February 08, 2008 at 02:19:07 (EST)

I live in Madison, TN but I am originally from Flag Pond. My co-worker found this site and I was so excited. Everyone down here likes to make fun and call it Frog Pond. I lived on Edwards Branch Road, so I was able to point out most of the pictures.
Amanda Haynes <avhaynes02

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Madison, TN USA - Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 20:57:27 (EST)

Best place to be lois metcalf
lois metcalf <crittyblue

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Flag Pond, Tn USA - Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 00:08:55 (EST)

I'm speaking out in defense of Rocky Fork, a tract that lies in the Flag Pond section of Unicoi County and in Greene County. Read more about the threat at http://www.saverockyfork.org/ Rocky Fork is a recreation area that has been used for hiking, fishing, mountain biking and the area supports a rich variety of wildlife including Black Bear and Turkey.
J.Metcalf
TN USA - Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 23:41:01 (EST)

I have always loved visiting the Flag Pond area. My parents are Anderson and Sandra Hensley. My grandmother was Lila Hensley. I spent many summers as a young child visiing her. It is great seeing such a beautiful website dedicated to such a beautiful place. Can't wait to go visit my parents again in the area.
Carole Norris <clnorr56

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Tuscaloosa, AL USA - Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 19:25:44 (EST)

Love this website, esp the photos section. My Mother's family "ancestors" were from Big Branch Community...up Rocky Fork / Big Branch, from Flag Pond. Great Grandparents..Joseph & Elizabeth (Effler) Rice and many other relatives buried in the cemetery at Big Branch Church. As a kid, I wanted to build or find a cabin up in there and live my life there. Haven't made it yet. I'm 62 now... and still would love to have that cabin near Big Branch! I would love to communicate with folks in the Big Branch / Flag Pond area via email... anybody out there who'd like to...feel free to email me. Is the "Decoration Day" still held on 2nd Sunday in June??? Wishing I were in Big Branch!... James
James Blackwell <frg_rws

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SC USA - Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 18:10:44 (EST)

We live in Flag Pond, Rice Creek to be exact. We love here and hope to spend the rest of our lives here it is beautiful and quiet. We love the fact that we live in the mountains, we dont have really close neibors. The ones we do have we have had forever. We just want everyone too know we are happy in these mountains............
NANCY AND NATHAN <nmsilvers

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flag pond, tn. USA - Monday, November 19, 2007 at 21:36:46 (EST)

Love your website. My father was born and raised there. His mother was Ruth Ellen Proffitt McFarland. Her father was Elbert S. Proffitt & her mother was Julie A. Blankenship Proffitt. Many are buried at Blankenship Cemetery off of Rice Creek Road way up on a hill. Anyone know of these people? Also, I have a photo of the old wood planked Flag Pond post office with several men, including my grandfather, sitting on the front porch. I'm guessing, based on my grandfather's age and the clothing style of the men, that it was taken about 1920. I'm going to ask the webmaster if they would like a copy. I visited Flag Pond last year and I just love it. Peggy
Peggy McFarland <soaringabovefray27

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MI USA - Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 20:57:54 (EST)

Heard some nice things and was just checking it out. Hope to visit it soon.
David Ernst <ernstd

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Georgetown, TX USA - Tuesday, November 06, 2007 at 10:55:16 (EST)

I have been to Flag Pond several times. It is a beautiful place. I feel connected there. My grandmother was born there at Devils Fork. We know very little about her family. She ran away when she was eighteen years old. All she told us about her family was that her mother died when she was very young (possibly giving birth to her,) as she was the youngest child. I have heard two stories about her. One was that her parents were not married and the other was that they were. One of her parents was a Hensley and the other was a Shelton. The mother's name might have been Sally and the father's name Jim, but I don't know which one was the Hensley and which one was the Shelton. She told my mother that she went by Hensley at times and by Shelton at times. She married under Martha Hensley. She told me she had a sister named Maude and a sister named Pearl lee or Parlee I'm not sure, and a brother named Harrison and a brother named Garfield. I don't know if they went by Hensley or Shelton. She was raised in a Church of God. She was raised by a Briggs family. She said her uncle Henry Shelton, was a mail carrier in Greenville, Tn. and he helped her run away to Greenville, S.C. about 1918. There she met and married my grandfather Pierce Wykle and lived the rest of her life in Jackson County, N.C. She died in 1985. As far as I know her children have never met any of her family. My dad always wanted to meet someone from her side of the family but never got to. He passed away in 2005. There are only three of her children living at this time. If anyone thinks they might know any of her family, we would love to contact them if it would be ok. My dad was a very talented mountain singer and could play about any kind of bluegrass musical insterment that he wanted to play. I'm sure he inherited it from his Flag Pond roots. May God bless you all.Mary!
Mary Hurst <mandaaababyyy65

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Weaverville, NC USA - Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 15:00:24 (EDT)

Hi I am missing my house in Flag Pond. Hope to be back there in Oct. to see leaves change. Any one with info on the Metcalfs or Sams I am doing geneology work on both sides of my grandmothers family. Any info email me please. Hello to everyone in beautiful Flag Pond. Bye Wanda
Wanda Staton <statonw

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Flag Pond, TN. USA - Sunday, September 09, 2007 at 19:11:47 (EDT)

Hello Flag Pond, just my favorite place in the world. I was not born in Flag Pond but my mothers family was. My great grandparents are Flossie and Grady Bailey. My grandparents are Dorsey and Blanche Bailey. I also have two great uncles who recide in Flag Pond, Pascal Bailey and Bob Fender. They all live on Higgins Creek. My aunt lives on Gentry MT. Regina Higgins. Last but not least my mother is Debbie Bailey, who now lives in the beautiful state of Alabama where I come into the picture. Flag Pond is the greatest place in the world and I recommend everyone go there someday!
Miranda Johnson <mj122486

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Oxford, Al - Sunday, August 12, 2007 at 01:02:38 (EDT)

Visted Flag Pond 3 or 4 times since 1967 to visit the best friend I have that I was in the service with in California, Virgina, and Viet Nam. Coy Lee Harris and he lives there on the old family farm. Great to visit him and his family and we love the area there and the peace and quite.
Jerry Foster <Jerywayne

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Branson, Mo USA - Monday, July 30, 2007 at 20:53:25

This is the first time I have ever post an entry in a guestbook in the few years that I've been on the net. I was born and raised around Flag Pond, have so many good memories. I like your guest book and Flag Pond very much and give a hearty thumbs up to a great site.....
Dorothy
Chattanooga, TN. - Monday, July 23, 2007 at 09:40:25

This is a great site. I am 81-year-old and cannot commit to a regular storytime or for visiting friends and relatives in Flag Pond/Erwin every year but would like to come every year. I lived up Rector Laurel Road until 1960 when we moved away. I do love those ramps and am fortunate that I get some given to me every year.
Glenn & Elizabeth <hahs59308

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GA. - Sunday, July 08, 2007 at 18:36:18

My brother and his fiancee purchased property in Flag Pond this spring. The pictures they've sent portray a very beautiful area of our country I've yet to see. Looking forward to visiting Flag Pond sometime soon.
Rebecca Cox <rjcox51

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Rochester, NY USA - Saturday, July 07, 2007 at 18:53:28

Celebrate Independence Day with a bang in Flag Pond, just wanted to say hello to all in Flag Pond.
Ned Edward <ned_edward

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Gastonia, NC. - Tuesday, July 03, 2007 at 13:27:36

Flag Pond’s Fourth of July 2007 at the Community Center. Activities start around 5PM. At least that is what my father has told me.
Bill
Flag Pond, TN. USA - Tuesday, July 03, 2007 at 08:45:33

"Is there going to be a firework display again this year?" At the Community Center on the 4th of July. Thanks Daniel
Flag Pond, TN Friday, June 29, 2007 at 14:04:58

I really like the website. I came back to Tennessee after leaving for about 10 years..... (going off to school, working, etc.) ..... things have changed somewhat around Erwin and Johnson City and Flag Pond tucked away high in the mountains change a little, but it still is a great place to raise children. Thanks for providing the web site so people can share their pictures and memories. Formerly lived in Flag Pond, now living in Johnson City.
Betty
Johnson City, TN USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 01:54:25 (EDT)

Thanks so much for this great web site! The pictures have brought back many happy days in Flag Pond. I hope more great pics will turn up on here. Thanks to the web master and thanks for those sending in the pictures!
Paul Shelton <p-shelton86

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Federalsburg, MD. USA - Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 01:27:36

I have spent many years in Flag Pond I have always loved Flag Pond, The people are just terrific, the scenery is something that one can never forget. I have not been there for sometime now. I do miss it alot. I have been wanting to take a trip there again to show my friends what a beautiful place it is, and just how peaceful. Once you go to Flag Pond, you will always want to go back.
Kathy English
NV USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 14:59:55

If its the outdoors you like then this is the place for you. I grew up in Flag Pond area but I'm Sorry never could go the ramps! I really like this sight though, its the first time I've seen it. Keep up the good work.
Carylon Alexander <alexandercarylonbox

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Warren, OH. USA - Friday, June 15, 2007 at 01:09:59

Enjoyed reading all comments. When I was a young girl, my father fished in the Flag Pond area. There was a little restaurant, Country Kitchen located at the trun off to Devils Fork or Rock Fork, that he and his fishin buddies would stop and eat. He took me and my mother there too, of course that was when he wasn't fishing. I am getting the camper packed to go to Rock Creek Recreation Area with my Friends. I have never been there, but they tells me it's beautiful. Will see ya'll on the streets of Erwin and in the Mountain Wilderness of Flag Pond soon.
Sandra Ambrosia
OH USA - Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 11:11:10

I am happy to see the guestbook back in operation I read the guestbook all the time, to see if I know anyone. I enjoy reading the guestbook very much.
Elizabeth and Ned Edward William
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- Thursday, June 07, 2007 at 12:42:03

Dorothy Briggs Hall from Washington Co. Tenn. wrote on May 16. 2007, 20:53:
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I learned of the website from my brother, who was born in Flagpond. Our parents grew up and were married there. Hector and Sophie Briggs. Seth Briggs was my grand father. I remember visiting relatives there when I was growing up. I also found my aunts name in the guest book. I was named after her. Hi Dot. I am still trying to find info on my mothers side. She was a Roberts. Her parents were George and Allie Fender Roberts. Anyone know of them.
Thanks
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Jake Wesley from Virginia wrote on May 16. 2007, 00:19:

I was looking for something new, and something I've never before experienced.... I made a GREAT choice last weekend when I chose Flag Pond ramp fest and Stella is one of my favorite people I've met while at Ramp fest. She's a true Southerner--a Tennessee gal...

Kay Briggs from Indiana - IN wrote on May 11. 2007, 11:27:

You must live in a lovely community! Thank you for sharing these great shots of Flag Pond - it's a pleasure to sign your guestbook! Happy ramping! Best wishes, Kay (USA)

Tony and Jo Ann Ramsey from North Carolina wrote on May 11. 2007, 09:33:

Brilliant Site about Flag Pond. Most enjoyable and only scratched the surface. Will be back for more. See everybody at the ramp feast.

Jerry York McFarland from San Antonio, TX wrote on May 9. 2007, 19:16:
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To the good people of Flag Pond, I'm the son Richard B. (RB) McFarland, b: 1925 d: 2001. His Parents were Robert W. McFarland & Ruth (Blankenship) McFarland. Siblings: Charles, Von, John (JD), Edith, Edna & Bobbie. Dad retired from GM-Cadillac Motor car in 1985 & moved with my mom, Dorothy (Dot), to Fyffe, AL. They moved back to the Detroit area in 1995. Mom still lives in their condo. All my dad's siblings have passed on. The last one being Von York, my namesake, in Killeen,TX 2005 I believe. Von was the 2nd of 4 boys, as am I, our middle names are York, He retired from the fire service & moved to TX, I also retired from the fire service (2006) & moved to TX, His wife's name was Edith, My wife's middle name is Edith, Eerie, Huh? Anyone there remember my family? I hope to visit there soon to see the old cemetery & visit my grandfather's grave site at Mountain Home Nat. Cemetery. Good luck to you all.Jerry York McFarland

Nancy Rollins from Maricopa, Arizona wrote on May 7. 2007, 02:21:
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My husband's grandpa, Harrison Horn, was born in Flag Pond in 1889. He married Sophia May Mawing, from Erwin. Harrison went on to have 8 children and they moved west, ending up in AZ. Harrison served during the war. He died in the late /50's in AZ where he is buried. My husband and I are making a trip to Flag Pond in October '07. We are looking to see where this side of his family called home. Harrison was the son of Francis Marion Horn and Ida McCracken. I'd love to hear from anyone what may know more about any of these families. Also, I have heard there is a Horn/Horne cemetary out there someplace where his family was buried. Does anyone know where this is? Thanks and hope to meet some of you in October.

Mary B. Moren from Tennessee wrote on May 6. 2007, 02:18:
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Let’s Talk Ramps: One Week Until the ramp fest, In my opinion, the busiest week in Flag Pond and the eyes of the ramp world are upon us again.

Frances Chaffin from Kansas - KS wrote on May 4. 2007, 11:50:

I stumbled to this site and You Made My Day. I was born in Flag Pond in a little old house. Even tho I moved away I didn't want too, many years ago. Don't have relatives living in the mountains but I have a lot of fond memories of my younger days in tho mountains......

Hobert L. Runion Sr. from Blackstone, Virginia. wrote on May 1. 2007, 18:08:
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Went to school at Flagpond in the early 1950's hope to see some friends that I once new at the ramp feast.
Hobert L. Runion Sr.
PS. I am the son of Mr. Hugh & Melda Runion

Sheila and Alfred Dickens from Illinois wrote on April 29. 2007, 12:12:

I was thrilled to learn of the website and enjoyed reading all the comments. Growing up around the communities of Flag Pond, Bumpus Cove, Big Branch, Clear Branch, Hogskin, Limestone Cove, Love Station, and No Business Knob, was such a fun time. I've been back a few times. Tennesee and the Temple Hill area will always remain special in the old ticker.

Kimberly Campos from North Carolina wrote on April 27. 2007, 10:50:

Even if one age is 20, 70 or older. You never know how some people may react when you eat ramps. Take care and have a wonderful ramp day..... Yes, it's ramp time in the appalachian.

Ralph Briggs from Texas wrote on April 26. 2007, 02:41:
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What a great web site.. I was born in a small cabin that sat across the creek from a saw mill near the Rice Creek school house. My grandfather was Seth Briggs, my parents were Hector and Sophia Roberts Briggs and we moved to Washington County, TN when I was about five years old.

Metcalf Sisters from Maryland - MD wrote on April 25. 2007, 21:57:

Just wanna say thank, enjoyed your Flag Pond pics. I've spent alot of time there myself over the years. As a teenager my sister and I would spend every summer in Flag Pond with our grandparents in their three-bedroom house. The relationship we share with our grandparents helps fulfill cravings we all have and they gave us everything we needed: love, and attention. Those days are long gone, but seeing your pics bring back great memories, I know every spot you photographed so I has been fun for me to see. The 60s & Flag Pond will always be my home. So in closing again I thank you sincerely.

Revonda Moore from Tennessee wrote on April 22. 2007, 17:41:

Yes, it's ramp time. I hope to make it up to Flag Pond in May to have a mess. You can cook ramps yourself, but there's something about having ramps in Flag Pond.

Linda Edwards from Kentucky wrote on April 21. 2007, 19:39:
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Found Flag Pond while messing around on the net just see if any class mates from the 60's here...

Christin Briggs from Tennessee - TN signed the guestbook on April 16. 2007, 18:05.
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Doris Ramsey from Ohio - OH wrote on April 16. 2007, 02:01:

Hello to all back home! Happy spring. The Guest book makes me feel like a kid in a candy store even if it is as a 65 year old kid! Thanks again, good luck, and Happy Ramp-eating! Hope to see you all soon!

Robert Shelton from District Of Columbia - DC wrote on April 14. 2007, 12:06:
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Flag Pond Ramp Fest, great quantities of food and we were there. What a time! Along with the food, crafts, blue grass music and clog dancing, and a ramp eating contest and I just had to sign up. I ended up eating a few ramps in 60 seconds. After the ramp eating contest, my friends slowly started to back away, this is call the "ramp effect" just remember when you eat a lot of ramps, some people will avoid you.....

Mark Knapp from Georgia - GA wrote on October 10. 2005, 22:45:

Visted my father, Ray Knapp in FlagPond this summer with my 11 year old son, Blake. We had a grand old time catching trout, watching the deer in his yard and shooting skeet. My son even talked me into going swimming in that ice cold water in that concrete pond at Rock Creek (we tried hard to catch the trout there by hand but they were too fast for us). Looking forward to my next visit, perhaps to join in with a turkey shoot at the old school or to sample some ramps at the next festival.

Pamela Lamb Hensley from Tennessee - TN wrote on October 4. 2005, 10:51:

Hello, I wondered if it would be possible for someone to put the pictures from the Flag Pond school reunion on this site. I know everyone would enjoy it!!!

Belinda (Runion) Catalano from New Mexico - NM wrote on September 29. 2005, 23:40:
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I was born in Erwin. But alot of my relatives lived in Flag Pond. G-Great grandparents William Metcalf & Martha Hensley; Thomas Runnion & Elizabeth Hensley; related to many others there. Beautiful country. Love to talk with anyone related.

Sharlene Gregg from Tennessee - TN wrote on September 7. 2005, 10:07:
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Hi, everyone. I have just found out that my great great grand father once lived in Flag Pond. I have been unable to find out much about him. Hopefully some of his distant relatives may still be in the area. His name is Anderson Moore, he died in NC, I think his wife's name was Biddy, He had a daughter named Rosia who married Andrew Bishop, she died when my grandmother was 17 ( Cora Bishop Jones) if you know of this family please let me know. Anderson was over 100 when he died, and he was in the Civil war.
Sharlene

Steve Rock from New York - NY wrote on August 19. 2005, 16:25:
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Hi, folks!

I have good friends who live in Flag Pond - Peter and Dianna Glasser. We'll be visiting with them 10/6/05 - 10/9/05. Can't wait to see this idyllic-sounding community. It will be such a nice break from the hectic life here in New York. I'm hoping to do some mushroom hunting while there, so if you know of any good spots, drop me a line!

Anna Strimas from Louisiana - LA wrote on August 15. 2005, 09:52:
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To all of the Strimas Family Friends up on Higgins Creek Road, I am sad to tell you all that Dad (Doc John) has left this world and now rests peacefully with all our ancestors in Heaven. He often fondly remembered the people and the mountains of Flag Pond.
With Love,
Anna Strimas

Paul Sutton from Tennessee - TN wrote on August 8. 2005, 21:11:
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The waterfall you are calling Spivey Falls is:
1. Lower Spivey Falls or sometimes called Chandler Cove Falls because these are located in Chandler Cove, near Chandler Cove Road.
2. These falls are not located in or near the area commonly called Flag Pond. These falls are referred to as up Spivey or on Spivey Mountain (which of course does not exist).
3. The waterfall locally referred to as Spivey Falls (but geologically named Falls Gap Falls is located another approximate mile up Spivey Mountain Road (19W ).

Richard Parker from Georgia - GA wrote on August 1. 2005, 23:48:
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Recently visited east Tennessee and loved it so much my wife and I decided to look for land or a small home to purchase. By accident I found the Flag Pond website and can't tell you how much we have enjoyed it. We are inspired to visit Flag Pond in the near future. I am sure it will be as terrific as the website and hopefully become a new home for us. Thanks again for exposing us to Flag Pond.

DAVID FRENCH KREBS from Tennessee - TN wrote on July 12. 2005, 07:49:
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Thanks so much for an awesome experience... Two of of my best friends ( Wesley Roller and Jackie ) Took me to the the falls.... What an adventure to share and right out our back yards
I AM A 30 YR U.S. NAVY MAN and this was still one of my best experiences ever. Thank you so much for sharing GOD'S AWESOME CREATION.... May you be blessed beyond measure for what you are doing..
David F. Krebs

Randolph Gross from Florida - FL wrote on July 6. 2005, 15:28: E-Mail: rgross

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I am looking for some land/track in Flag Pond, approx 5 to 10 acres. My mother lives in Temple Hill and I am looking to move up Flag Pond or Temple Hill or somewhere in between within the next few years.
I was in Temple Hill last week (6-30-05 to 7-5-05) visiting my mother and did some looking in the area and now I am ready to purchase.
If you know of anyone selling, please send me an email or give me a call.
Thanks
Randolph Gross
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Ray Knapp from Tennessee - TN wrote on June 25. 2005, 07:51:
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There will be a (free) fireworks show at the Flag Pond Community Center on the 4th of July. Activities start at 5PM with music & a riding lawn mower race. The fireworks display will commence at dark (around 9 or 9:30PM) Bring your lawn chairs and come on out and celebrate this year's Independence Day with us.

Sandy from North Carolina - NC wrote on June 24. 2005, 10:47:
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Loved your site. It brought back many great memories of my family visiting my Uncle Rufus and Aunt Hettie just about every summer growing up.

Delores Radford from Tennessee - TN wrote on June 21. 2005, 14:37:
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Due to health reasons I couldn't attend the Flag Pond School Reunion on the 18th of June 05.
I am hoping that anyone with pictures and stories of the reunion will post them on Flag Pond.com so that those of us who could not attend can enjoy some of it vicariously.

Rachel Edmonds Trull from North Carolina - NC wrote on June 17. 2005, 17:47:
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Hello my mother grew up in Flag Pond Tenn. Her name is Dorothy Bailey. My grandparents name was Guy and Marie Bailey. They are buried in upper Higgins Creek Cem. I would love to here from anyone who knows my mother or Knew my grandparents.

Christy McGhee from North Carolina - NC wrote on June 6. 2005, 02:49:
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My Husbands Family lives in Flag Pond, and My sweet little Mama grew up there. Her parents were Horace and Martha Fender. She also has a sister who lives on Higgins Creek named Irene Hoyle. She is a sweet Aunt who knows how to fix a mess of Green Beans. My Husbands Mother is Edna McGhee. She is a sweet lady much to sweet to use the words in-law when referring to her. Flag Pond is just a very peaceful country side, and holds a very special place in my heart. I mean after all, my True Love came from Flag Pond.

John Riddle from Tennessee - TN wrote on June 4. 2005, 09:07:
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Seen your (unoffical website) brought back memories livin on Pete Creek and Rector Laurel 1978 to 1980 less than 10 minutes from Flag Pond, didn't go Rices store much, always went to Sheltons Store on Devils Fork Run by Wilma and D.L I Trully want to thank all the cousins and friends for lettin me stayed with them those 2 years.

O'Brien Family Band from Colorado - CO wrote on May 30. 2005, 23:05:

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We are a traveling family band from Evergreen, CO. We have performed full time, traveling the United States for three years now. Kyle, our fourteen year old is a fiddle, and mandolin player. Maura, is eleven and plays fiddle, guitar, and the bass. Both children are International Yodeling Champions, and have received numerous first place awards for their talents. We enjoy seeing the country, and playing bluegrass, old-time country, fiddle, Western, and original music. We invite you to visit our website, and sign our guest book. We are looking for opportunities to play, and would love to hear from you all. Please take a moment to say hello.

Pamela L. Hensley from Tennessee - TN wrote on May 28. 2005, 23:20:
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Hello everyone in Flag Pond! Can't wait for the Flag Pond school reunion!!! Hope everyone comes out and supports our community and share the memories!!!!!Anjanette (Harris) Hilemon from Tennessee - TN wrote on May 28. 2005, 17:54:
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I would like to remind everyone of the Flag Pond School Reunion sponsored by the Flag Pond Ruritan Club. The Reunion will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2005. I really look forward to seeing many of my friends and family that day. Please make plans to attend!!!

Carolyn Hunt from South Carolina -SC wrote on May 9. 2005, 01:39:
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My great grandfather was William Grant Massey married Sallie Gosnell. My grandfather was Jess Massey and had many brothers and sisters. I was told that my great grandfather was the mailman. That would have been in the early 1900's. I was looking for any one related to the Massey's and hopefully gain any information about them or find an distant family member.

Jo Ann Towe from Tennessee - TN wrote on May 9. 2005, 01:22:

Had never heard of Flagpond before so I went to your web site and looked you up looks like a great place to visit and the Ramp Fest would be a lot of fun.

Kathryn Cort from New Jersey - NJ wrote on May 4. 2005, 13:11:
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Hello everyone,

Have visited the area many times from out of state and love it! Was wondering, does anyone know what land is for sale in Flag Pond? Can one purchase from the town? I have asked several realtors and they have no information listings. I would love to buy a few acres to build a house on eventually then I can move there! Have a great day
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Parish Lawing from Texas - TX wrote on May 3. 2005, 13:44:
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My name is Parish Lawing I live in New Boston Texas. My grandad was from the Flag Pond area. I will be visiting this area in June. I was hopeing to find some of my family. Thanks Parish

A Crowley from Wisconsin - WI wrote on May 1. 2005, 04:22:
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Great site..........Keep up the good work !!!

Mickey (Reese) Childers from Tennessee - TN wrote on April 27. 2005, 20:09:
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Seeking info on Flag Pond. My sister Wanda and her husband Will are meeting my husband and me in Flag Pond soon. We are looking forward to our visit. My sister used to work at Palma Sola Golf Club in Bradenton and a member there told her about the place.

Bill Harvell from North Carolina - NC wrote on April 23. 2005, 22:26:,
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Used to work at the Morrell plant there. Attended the Ramp Fest last year and plan on doing so this year as well. Glad there is a site for Flag Pond, know some nice people who live around there. Thanks

Billy J. (jimmy) Plemons from Indiana - IN wrote on March 24. 2005, 20:47:
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Hello. I lived in Flag Pond and went to Elm. school there in the mid 60's. Lived on Rice Creek RD I get back ever couple of years like to travel on my Motorcycle, hope to get back down this summer 05, see how my new HD, runs in the hills. Good health and luck to all. Jim

Ray Knapp from Tennessee - TN wrote on March 9. 2005, 11:21:
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Re: Flag Pond School Reunion 18 June 2005. To clarify the origional posting; Everyone that attended any school in the area that at some point consolidated with the Flag Pond School, like Rocky Fork etc., are certainly invited to the reunion, as well as their extended family. Though termed a 'School Reunion', this will be more like a 'Flag Pond Homecoming', if you live, or have lived
in the Flag Pond Community - you are welcome!

Robert from Tennessee - TN wrote on March 2. 2005, 13:01:

Check Public Television Station Listing for the most accurate information, dates and channels.
Public Television has a great new documentary airing on March 2nd. 3th., 12th. and 13th.,2005.
King of Stink - Appalachian Ramp Festivals (A tour of Ramp festivals)
(WV PBS) Wednesday, March 02, 9:00 PM and Sunday, March 13, 10:30 PM West Virginia Public Broadcasting
(WVPBS2) Thursday, March 03, 8:00 PM and Saturday, March 12, 11:30 AM
(WETP/WKOP) Sunday, March 13, at 7 PM, East Tennessee PBS (Flagpond)

Rocky from Ohio - OH wrote on February 23. 2005, 18:11:
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Just surfing through... Nice site, this is awesome! Take care

Gary Miller from Florida - FL wrote on February 13. 2005, 22:51:
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Hello fellow america. I'm writing to you on behalf of Craig Shelton. The man came to my home in Wauchula Fla for a few oranges. Let me say this Craig Shelton Loves the lord Jesus Christ. A true believer and not ashamed to tell other. Gary Miller, Wauchula Fla.

Tina Brannon from North Carolina - NC wrote on February 10. 2005, 23:30
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Hi, my mother & father in-law Rupert & Betty Brannon live in Flagpond and we go up every chance we get. Love it there. Betty and I have taken many pictures of Rock Creek, Spivey Falls, Beauty Spot and other places. Would love to share them with you sometime. Thanks Tina Brannon

Lea Mitchell from Connecticut - CT wrote on February 9. 2005, 15:21:
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I am seeking any info on a Jasper C. Edwards (b) 1897/98 in TN, father (b) VA. OR TN., mother (b) TN.. In 1930 Jasper, age 32, lived in District 4, Washington Co., TN. (Telford?), (m) 2 years to a Mary age 21, no kids. His parents MAY be John and Betsy? He MAY be brother to James Madison Edwards (b) 1896 in Unicoi, Frank, William, and John Edwards. I am seeking Any living relatives And Any info as this is all I have. Please email: me at dooshna

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Lenora Crain Segal from Colorado - CO wrote on February 6. 2005, 17:20:
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This is a marvelous website. I appreciate the opportunity to perhaps get in touch with folks. My grandmother, Lizzie Moore Crain Mashburn, was the post mistress and one room teacher at Flag Pond early in the 20th cent. I was able to visit Flag Pond in '58 to visit with kin and would love to return.Thank you, Lenora

Willa Mae Harris Tate from Oklahoma -OK wrote on January 31. 2005, 12:47:
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Great web page. Even though I have lived in Oklahoma for 40 years, Flag Pond will always be home.

Joyce L. Bromwell from Tennessee - TN wrote on January 28. 2005, 21:16:
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What a thrill to see your Flag Pond Guest Book! Does anyone remember a public health nurse who visited in your area many years ago? I really enjoyed getting to know you all and would love to hear from you. I live in Stuarts Draft, Va. God bless you all.
Joyce Bromwell, R.N.

Ray Knapp from Tennessee - TN wrote on January 13. 2005, 22:09:
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A Flag Pond School reunion sponsored by the Flag Pond Ruritan Club will be held on Saturday 18 June 2005 at the old Flag Pond School for all former teachers, students and their guests. Though sponsored the Ruritan Club, this is not a "fund raiser." Entertainment will be provided, but it is expected the best entertainment will be seeing and talking with long lost class mates again. Thanks for allowing me to use this website to get the word out early, so former students and teachers can make plans to attend the 1st Flag Pond School Reunion.

Judi Dianna McCurry Shaw from North Carolina - NC wrote on December 23. 2004, 22:41:
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Can You please send me information about your Grandfathers family. My father's family was from Graham Co., N.C. I think that we are related to your grandfather. Or his brother. I would like to hear about the family.
Thank You, Judi McCurry Shaw

Michelle from Tennessee - TN wrote on December 6. 2004, 22:15:

My husband and I love raising our children in our home town. We both were raised here. This truly is god's country. We attend Roseville Baptist Church on Stockton Road ( formerly known as Hogskin ) with pastor Tommy Morrow. God is blessing daily and we would love for new people to the area to visit. God Bless !

Sandra Walker from Tennessee - TN wrote on December 3. 2004, 00:27:
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Great website! How can I get more information on the Old Sweetwater Church? Is it still standing? Who owns it? I would love to take a closer look and get some pictures.
Thank you, Sandra Walker

Steve Miller from Illinois - IL wrote on November 20. 2004, 22:33:
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Hello everyone in Flag Pond and visitors. My grandmother was from Flag Pond. Her name was Grace Miller (Shelton). My great-grandmother was Nita (Neeta) Shelton. I am not sure of her maiden name. I was wondering if anyone in Flag Pond or visitors to this site would have any information on the Shelton family. Feel free to email me at the above email address.

Danielle from Tennessee - TN wrote on October 2. 2004, 00:54:
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To Beverly Carter.......Flag Pond has a Ramp Festival each year on the second Saturday of May. The Ramp Festival which is sponsored by the Flag Pond Ruritan Club and the Flag Pond Ruritan Club is the official caretaker of the old school building and grounds that make up the Flag Pond's Community Center......
I think the address is Flag Pond Ruritan Club, 4361 Old Asheville Hwy, Flag Pond, TN 37657-2172 Phone# (423) 743-6800
Directions To the Community Center: Take I -26 To Exit 5 (Flag Pond) to the Old Flag Pond School, less than a mile from the exit.
Thanks to the Flag Pond Ruritan Club for carrying on traditions with the 19th Annual Ramp Featival......

Beverly Carter from Tennessee - TN wrote on September 30. 2004, 12:14:
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Several years ago, our bluegrass band played at the Ramp Festival at Flag Pond. We are very much interested in being able to play that location again... We very much enjoyed (as did the folks that came with us) the festival. Several people have asked us whether the festival is still going on and would like to return. Who is the person or organization that we would need to contact to make arrangements to play the Ramp Festival in 2005?? Thank you so much Beverley Carter. Representing Lonesome Pine Blue Grass Band

Jim Clouse from Tennessee - TN wrote on September 19. 2004, 22:09:
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My g,g,g,g grandfather George Clouse had a 100 acre land grant in the Flag Pond area. He came from Washington County Virginia in the late 1700's. I am planning a trip to Erwin and plan to come to Flag Pond. I think it will be exciting to be in the same area where he was go long ago. Jim Clouse

Pat from North Carolina - NC wrote on September 7. 2004, 23:00:
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Maybe a miracle will happen here. I believe I have a sister I have never met. She might be my twin. Father Ralph Mathes of Erwin. I was born may 29 of 1946. Please email if you know of her.

George Nicolas from North Carolina - NC wrote on September 4. 2004, 10:42:
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Hello friends of Flag Pond:

My name is George Nicolas, and I am a retired Air Force colonel now living in Western North Carolina, but about to make the move to Flag Pond. I have lived and traveled all over the world, but have decided to make my permanent home in Flag Pond. It is a beautiful area and I look forward to meeting new friends who also love the beauty and tranquility of Flag Pond.

Ray and Lib Barrett from Oregon - OR wrote on July 30. 2004, 15:19:
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We travel (5th wheel RV) from our home here in Arlington, OR to Biscoe, NC, thusly passing through your gorgeous area. I was told about Flag Pond being a very unique town by my barber who was born in Flag Pond some sixty years ago. We will certainly stop there this year, and hopefully find a RV park to stay in so we can spend some time looking around the area; and maybe find a piece of property to use as a stop-over on our trips.

Pat Baker from South Carolina -SC wrote on May 31. 2004, 13:39:

Hi, So glad to find your website as my husband and I have bought a place in Flag Pond. We're in the process of renovating, and enjoying learning about the community. The letters from residents past and present are helpful and interesting. We're looking forward to meeting everyone. Pat

Tonya Tipton from Tennessee - TN wrote on May 20. 2004, 23:04:
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My grandfather was Floyd Rice Sr. married Carol Litteral-Rice in the 50's and had Floyd Rice Jr and Sharon K Rice. We lived above Rice Bend Church, my great aunt and Mamaw made the quilts going across the mountain. I have GREAT memories of Flag Pond. Great place full of GREAT people! What a wonderful site!

Susan English Parton from North Carolina - NC wrote on May 19. 2004, 18:30:
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I am the Daughter of Margaret Metcalf Rauen. Her Parents we're Toney & Eula Woody Metcalf. My Mom was born and raised in Flag Pond and although she lives in Benton Ky. now her Heart and Soul still remains in Tennessee. For every-one who knows her they will probaly remember her and Glenn (mom's brother) singing and playing music. And still do every chance they get.Although Mom has been moved away for many years FLAG POND TENNESSEE will always be her HOME!!! I have a sister who lives in Flag Pond Janet Rice and Husband Arling Rice. Along with many other family members. So although I live in Waynesville N.C. I still get to go to Flag Pond. This is a wonderful web site now, my Mom can visit home any time she wants !!!

Margaret Rauen from Kentucky - KY wrote on May 19. 2004, 18:24:
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Hey everyone in Flag Pond my name is margaret metcalf rauen I was born and raised in Flag Pond and still consider it home I now live in benton Kentucky its about 450 miles from Flag Pond I have three daughters Alisha lives here in Benton, Susan in Waynesville N>C> and my oldest daughter Janet is in Flag Pond. I have been gone for about 15 years, but try to visit as much as possible. My mother and father (Toney&Eula Woody Metcalf) raised 12 children in the Sam's Creek area. Many of my brothers and sisters still live there today. All those years I lived in Flag Pond I would have never dreamed that it would have a web site! Thanks so much to all who started it! It is such a blessing to be able to look back home from so far away.

Beth Bradford Pytel from New Jersey - NJ wrote on May 17. 2004, 21:30:
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Higgins Chapel Cemetery of Flag Pond Area [Sams Gap]
The Higgins Chapel Cemetery is located on Upper Higgins Creek Road, in Sams Gap, Unicoi Co., Tennessee. A curious note about this cemetery is that there are numerous infants / children buried here. Please contact me if you see any corrections, mistakes or additions that need to be made. This is an active cemetery thus this page frequently changes. INDEX OF SURNAMES: BAILEY [#48-49; 124-125; 133; 210], BLANKENSHIP [#173-178], BRIGGS [#20-21], CALLAHAN [#172], CLOUSE [#19], CODY [#201], CORN [#36; 38; 149], CRAIN [#17; 45; 61-65; 69-70; 111-112; 115; 135; 152-155; 161; 202-208], EDWARDS [#54; 85-87; 116-118; 123; 125-132; 156-157; 167-168; 198-199; 226-227], ENGLISH [#82], FOSTER [#183-184], GUINN [#44], HARRIS [#9-19; 22; 24-28; 30-35; 39-40;60; 136-139; 189-192; 218-219], HENSLEY [#114; 151; 158-160; 182; 211-214; 216-217], HIGGINS [#23; 55; 96-110; 143-144; 162-166; 169-170; 179; 196-197; 215], HONEYCUTT [#127], HOPSON [#46-47], HOYLE [#37; 52-53; 56-59; 145-146], LYNCH [#83], MASHBURN [#1-6; 71-77; 92-95], MCINTOSH [#29], MURRAY [#7-8], NORTON [#42-43], OLIVER [#185-186], RAY [#66-68], RICKER [#50-51], RUN[N]ION [#180-181; 200], RYAN [#78], SAMS [#193-194], SHELTON [#31; 79-81; 148], SHOOK [#209], SLAGLE [#144; 150], STOCKTON [#119-122; 220-225], TILSON [#97], TILMAN, WALKER [#113; 171], WALDROP [#84], WATTS [#147], WILLIAMS [#187-188], WOODWARD [#41; 195], WOODY [#15; 140-142]

Alisha English McQuoid from Kentucky - KY wrote on May 9. 2004, 17:53:
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I am from Flag Pond and have lived there many years. I now live in Benton KY. Along with my mother Margaret Metcalf Rauen. My Father is Billy English of Mars Hill NC. My Grandprents were Toney and Eula Woody Metcalf. (of Flag Pond) I still have MANY family members in Flag Pond. I guess the old saying is true, "There's NO Place Like Home"

Delores Higgins Radford from Tennessee - TN wrote on May 7. 2004, 07:41:
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Although it has been many years since I grew up on Higgins Creek, it is such a thrill to know "you can go home" through this web site. I will looking forward to more pictures and stories. "Thank You"

aj from New Jersey - NJ wrote on May 4. 2004, 10:29:
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Hi there! Great site! I am researching the Hopkins / Cope / Banner / Edwards family of Flagpond / Erwin area. Any info would be helpful. Judith Cope first married a ? Hopkins and had a few children, Ben Parker Hopkins and a Sarah Hopkins who married Capt. John Edwards of Erwin, Tenn. Judith's second husband was Henry Banner who died about 1840 and was a member of the Flagpond baptist church. Any info is helpful and keep up the great site! take care!

Pamela L. Hensley from Tennessee - TN wrote on April 25. 2004, 08:57:
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Hello, I would like to take the time to remind everyone who lives in or that has visited Flag Pond, how fortunate we are to have such a beautiful and peaceful place to live. Please support community projects. I would like to thank the Ruritan of Flag Pond for keeping the old school up. My children love to use the gym. Thanks so much!!!!!!! sincerely Pamela L. Hensley

Gail Lands from North Carolina - NC wrote on April 22. 2004, 15:09:
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I am looking for information on Will Stockton who was my great great grandfather. He had several children: Luther, Ulyss, Ed, Verdi, Doshi, Naomi, and Melviny Stockton. Omie was my great grandmother but her name was really Naomi Jane Stockton. She was married to John Henry McCray. Their children were Mina, Willard, Bob Norman, Lena, Frank, Nathan, Theron, and Esther McCray. If anyone has any information on any of these names please let me know.

Mike Shelton from North Carolina - NC wrote on April 4. 2004, 01:14:
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My grandfather was Riley Erwin Shelton b. 1887 he married Dora Edwards from Yancey Co. NC. Riley's parents were Andrew J. Shelton and Nancy Mariah Hensley. I was told by my father that Riley come from or lived in Flag Pond. I'm unable to find out anything about him or his parents. Riley died in 1924 in Bee Log, Yancey Co. NC. Thanks for the help, Mike Shelton, Marion, NC.

Michelle (Rice) Burris from Washington -WA. wrote on February 17. 2004, 13:45:
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Hello again to all in Flag Pond. I lived in the area for only 4 years, until 1990. I lived on Higgins Creek across the street from Edith Harris. Very sweet woman. Sharon Rice was my mother-in-law. I'd love to hear from anyone...please e-mail me. Thanks.

Pam Mashburn from Virginia - VA. wrote on February 7. 2004, 13:39:
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Hi everyone!

My husband's grandparents were Thomas Melvin Mashburn and Estelle Chandler, from Flag Pond. I have about 100 deeds and land grants for that area before and after Unicoi was formed. The names on these deeds are Blankenship, Chandler, Edwards, Harris, Hensley, Higgins, etc! I have what appears to be the original Civil War discharge paper for Armstong Harris. I was wondering if someone familiar with the Mashburn's/Chandler's would look at a photo I have of 20 family members. I can't figure out who they are. I almost feel like I know some of your families, from my genealogy research. Keep up the good work on the web site.
Pam Mashburn

Mike Corn from Tennessee - TN signed the guestbook on January 21. 2004, 21:08.
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Rice from Tennessee - TN wrote on January 21. 2004, 15:33:

Hello everyone in Flag Pond!!! I have lived in Flag Pond for most of my life.

Sharla Smith-Hardin from Georgia - GA. wrote on November 29. 2003, 18:12:
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I lived for a short while in Erwin TN. off of Tumbling Creek Rd. It was one of the happiest places of my life. It's nice to be able to pull up a website that can inspire the same warm emotions I felt while a part of that community!!! I'll stop in once a month :o) Sharla

Sandra G. Parker from Florida - FL. wrote on November 21. 2003, 17:44:
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Hey Flag Pond! My grandparents lived at the head of Rice Creek and I used to spend every summer there when I was growing up. I love Flag Pond and miss it very much. It is God's own country. I have lots of aunts, uncles and cousins still there. My mother was a Rice. She told me that the way Flag Pond came to be named, was because a soldier (during the civil war, I believe) planted a flag (I'm not sure what kind of a flag, whether American, Union or Confederate) in a pond (which is no longer there) to let others who were following, know that was the area he had scouted. But that's the way the community came to be named Flag Pond. Anyhow, that's the story I was told. What other stories have been told about the naming of Flag Pond? I am related to the Silvers, Briggs and Cantrells.

Sandra G. Parker from Florida - FL. signed the guestbook on November 21. 2003, 17:31.
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Steven Silvers from Colorado - CO. wrote on November 7. 2003, 03:38:
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Went to Flagpond to visit family my dad was born there his name is Bill Silvers his parnets were Thor and Florence Silvers had a great time there cant wait to go back.

Steven Silvers from Colorado - CO. signed the guestbook on November 7. 2003, 03:33.
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Pamela L. Hensley from Tennessee - TN. wrote on September 15. 2003, 16:35:
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Hello everyone in Flag Pond!!! I have lived in Flag Pond for most of my life. I am the daughter of Arvil Tweed and Eunice Shelton Tweed. My grandparents where Ursie and Duskey Shelton. Flag Pond is a great place to live. I am glad my children can grow up here as well. I would love to hear from anyone.

Jimmy Plemons from Indiana - IN. wrote on September 7. 2003, 01:21:
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Hello all, I just recently returned from a trip visiting my sister who lives at Temple Hill area,been several years since I had been down there boy has a lot changed, I went to Flag Pond Elm. when we lived on Rice Creek IN THE 60'S, Did a little touring around the area while there. Noticed somethings never change and thats good. It was good to be back home but wish I could have stayed longer. Take care good wishes too all.

Dorothy Briggs Mion from Ohio - OH. wrote on August 5. 2003, 01:43:
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How exciting to find this website Flagpond is my home...more correctly Rice Creek. Tho l've lived in the Cleveland, Ohio area for the last 45 years, Flagpond and Rice Creek is still home. I see some familiar names here and there. My father was the late Seth Briggs. I'm Dot. Anybody remember me? I often think of my old school pals and wonder where fate dispersed us all. Clara Rice, Ina and Grace Rice. Josephine Bishop. Would love to hear from you. E-mail address is dottony

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Angela Gunther from West Virginia - WV. wrote on August 4. 2003, 14:06:
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I have a home for sale on 421 Carver Road in Flag Pond. Would like to sell.$57,000,$5,000 DP Approx $500 per month. Would like to advertise in Erwin can you give me local newspaper address or web address. Or perhaps you know someone interested. phone # 304-226-0881. 2 B all brick 1 full bath,1/2 bath in laundry room. Enclosed back porch with pantry. Large Country eat in kitchen, liv room with FP /with insert new. Monitor heat. Thanks hope to hear from you.

Janet Porter from Virginia - VA. wrote on July 27. 2003, 15:44:
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I have been looking through old family papers and found evidence of my great, great, great grandmother, Mary Janet Etler (born 9/7/1846 married Isaac L. McCaslin 2/27/1846, listed as being from Sweet Water, Tenn. I can't find that place in Tenn., but found your Sweet Water church. Do you have any info. for me. I am hopeful that you do, since my family were all poor farm folk who moved west. The McCaslins were from Missouri.
Thanks so very much. Janet Porter

Steve and Michelle from California - CA. wrote on July 22. 2003, 07:07:

Great site from a great place! Nice to "hear" from folks from the ol' "Wood".

Dan from Nevada - NV. wrote on July 22. 2003, 05:01:

Hi, Flagpond is my home town, I was born & raised at Flagpond Tennessee. Attended the old Flagpond School. Does any one remember Flagpond school? Would love to see some of the old pictures of the School

Jonathan Oliver from United Kingdom wrote on July 21. 2003, 21:40:
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How ya'll doin? I just wanted to thank you guys for building this page I'm in the Air Force, stationed at Lakenheath Royal Air Force base, It really helps to see pictures of my home town and place I used to hang out around when I'm back home, I don't beleve I know you but my name is Jonathan Oliver My grandmothers name is Carlyn McCurry, and grandfather is JD Mcurry, so if you know thats who I am. My moms name is Jill McKinny,

Dr John Strimas (aka "Dr Higgins") from Idaho - ID wrote on July 15. 2003, 23:00:
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All roads lead to Flag Pond nowadays. Regards to all the boys up at Frak Gentry's place. Does anybody know who now owns my place on Higgins Creek? John Strimas

Iris Hensley from Ohio - OH. wrote on July 12. 2003, 23:55:

Over the past couple of years I have went through hundreds of web sites looking for a new place to live. I just had to let you know that of all the web sites I've so far came upon, yours is the best. You have done a great job. I would have preferred to have seen more pictures of the spring and fall or winter happenings. Understandable you were impressed with the waterfalls, how ever it cost on your website pictures. I also would have liked to have seen more of the country side surround the town of Erwin and Flagpond. Maybe with trees blooming. The one thing many websites have that you don't seem to is a webcam or live webcam. That is how I find most of the places I want to check out. You might like to consider these suggesting, however, that won't change the fact that you have the best community web site I've found. Any small improvement would only make it better.
Cogradulations on your work.

Marcia Chamberlain from Arizona - AZ. wrote on July 5. 2003, 02:02:
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Looking for any information on John Newton Nelson (b 1846 d 1919), believed to have a brother Charles (b 1840 d 1866) and sister Sarah Nancy Nelson (b unknown d 1923 in TX)
Would appreciate any information. Thanks

Anna Strimas from Louisiana - LA. wrote on July 4. 2003, 15:54:
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My family lived on Upper Higgins Creek Road for many years. Living in New Orleans now, and I miss Flag Pond. Summers spent picking rasberries, blackberries, blueberries, and honeysuckle. I miss the mountains, the creek, the sleigh riding and racing from all the way up at Gentry's place, where the road is often completely full of water runnels! I miss all ya'll! I haven't been back there in about 5 years, since Dad sold the cabin. How is that Interstate treating you? Love-Anna Lee Strimas

Marty and Doyle Foxx from Georgia - GA. wrote on July 1. 2003, 16:20:
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We're hoping to buy property between Flag Pond and the NC state line. Got any?

Don Salyer from Tennessee - TN. wrote on June 2. 2003, 04:26:
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I have always admired Flagpond. We went up Rocky Fork today and walked a forest road for about 2 hours. The road that follows the creek back in the mountains. We were looking for a pond, or ponds, that we were told are back there someplace. We came up empty on this journey. We hike the App. Trail and any other remote places we find. We, includes my two son-in-laws. I live in Gray Tn. and retired from Eastman in 1998. I know some people in Flagpond. Tiptons, Sheltons, Clonce and Tilsons. I have a neighbor, Foy Mcintosh, that was born in Flagpond.
Thanks for the nice web page
Don

Laura Eckard from Maryland - MD. wrote on May 30. 2003, 19:08:
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We stayed at the school in Flagpond in summer 2002 while working on the Appalachia Service Project; staying in the school was quite an experience; my husband, 21 yr. old daughter & myself were part of a group of 17 from Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Williamsport MD.; I just wanted to let you know I fell in love with TN.; we came back in the fall 2002 for the Festival in Erwin & visited with the family we helped & also took them to dinner; they really touched my heart; I thought maybe I would not get so involved with "our family" BCS my husband & I run a soup kitchen yr. round & also are very active in our cold weather shelter. We were very blessed by our experience & hope to come back sometime this summer.

Amma Jean Tilson from Tennessee - TN signed the guestbook on May 19. 2003, 18:14.
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Bobby Blue from Georgia - GA. wrote on April 27. 2003, 15:45:
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Hey y'all, this is Bobby Blue, I just luv your Flag Pond community!

Cynthia Lewis from North Carolina - NC. wrote on April 7. 2003, 01:46:
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I am living in NC. at this time and I am looking to buy a house and some land in Tenn. if any one has anything or knows of anything please e mail me thank you

Arthur & Liz Stepp from Tennessee - TN wrote on March 17. 2003, 02:12:
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Just checking your website to locate the bluegrass benefit being held in Erwin the weekend of March 22nd..... Was very happy to see all of your events that are on schedule for the coming months.....

Troy (Huck) & Brenda Rice from Ohio - OH. wrote on February 7. 2003, 05:46:
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Hi everyone at home! I have lived in Ohio most of my life, but I am from Flagpond, Tenn., My father still lives there, on Devils Fork. His name is Harvey Rice. My family and I still come to visit every year. Feel free to email! Hope all is fine with ya all!

Troy & Brenda Rice from Ohio - OH. signed the guestbook on February 7. 2003, 05:46:
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Beth Bradford-Pytel from Belgium wrote on January 22. 2003, 17:40:
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I am pleased to see there is a website for the remote and beautiful areas of Flag Pond and Spivey Mountain. I still have loads of family that live there and I am currently working on a genealogy project. Thanks to the Internet, I have been able to collaborate and find an abundance of information on historical data conveniently in my home in Europe. I hope your website will extend to offer local family history postings and stories that will enable other folks with which to collaborate.

Josh Mcghee from Tennessee - TN wrote on January 19. 2003, 03:10:

I am the son of Brice Mcghee,and I am in the army I was felling a littel home sick so I looked up this web site. Hope all is well back in our small community.

Robert Buckner from South Carolina -SC. wrote on January 16. 2003, 20:29:

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Great-you are really on the map now.

Billy Fender from Oregon - OR wrote on January 15. 2003, 04:01:
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Hi Flag Pond, Good to see you on the web site. I grew up on Rice Creek in the 40s and 50s. I went to school in Flag Pond. Some of my classmates were Lester Rice, Ronny Rice, and Dayton Rice. I don't know if they are still in that area but it would be nice to know. I now live across the county in Hermiston Oregon. I will always remember the good old days in Flag Pond. There will always be a special place in my heart for that community. God Bless Billy Fender.

MISTY SHELTON from United States wrote on January 13. 2003, 20:08:
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Linda Sue from California - CA wrote on January 12. 2003, 17:52:

Howdy ya all. Flag Pond sure brings back a lot of great memories. My grandma and my grandpa, Elmer and Nellie lived there for years. People use to buy eggs and fresh milk from them, maybe you were one of them. Anyway,Great web page, I am looking forward to getting back there.
Thank You Linda Sue

Wilma Shelton guy from USA wrote on December 23. 2002, 00:46:
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Hi, I really liked the web site, I grew up at Flag Pond. My father Wentfred Shelton used to paster the Sweet Water Church. When I was growing up my brother and I spent the night with Glen and Gladys Shelton several occasions. If anyone has any old pictures of the old Sweet Water school and Church that they would like to share I'd love to have them. Thanks a lot.> Wilma Shelton Guy

Anjanette (Harris) Hilemon from USA wrote on December 5. 2002, 16:51:
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Thank you for a wonderful website. I grew up on Upper Higgins Creek in Flag Pond . My parents are Charles and Ola Mary (Rice) Harris. My grandparents were Clarence and Clesta (Stockton) Harris and Arling and Kate (Briggs) Rice. All of my family is from Flag Pond. Even though I now live in Erwin, there is no place like home.

Sandra Montooth from USA wrote on November 30. 2002, 19:59:
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My grandfather was originally from Flag Pond. His name was Eldridge Nelson McIntosh. He had a brother named Richard. Richard's wife was Aunt Axie. I can remember going to Uncle Richard's long ago. I remember visiting a cemetery that was way up on top of a hill; the place where my ancestors are buried.
I have lived all my life in South Carolina.

Betty Rose Hoyle Edwards from USA wrote on November 29. 2002, 00:25:
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Hello, my name is Betty Rose and I live on Higgins Creek in Flag Pond. I am a descendent of William T. Higgins that founded Higgins Creek. He was a Civil War veteran, originally from Virginia. He donated the land for the church and the school. He married Amanda Smith and had one child, Cordelia, who married Andrew Hoyle, and one of their children was my father, Oscar Hoyle. I have lived in Flag Pond for many years. No matter where I have lived, my roots are in Higgins Creek, and I am happy to be living there. I have enjoyed looking at this website while visiting my family, and I liked looking at the pictures.

Roger S. Porter from USA wrote on November 19. 2002, 16:40:
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Thanks for the interesting Web Site! My ancestors came from Flagpond and we are trying to find out historical information on them. We descend from John Lee Briggs through Bulo Briggs, who was my great grandfather, and is buried there. Any histories or photos of this family or family sites would be appreciated. See our Briggs family web site: http://buloandsusiebriggs.homestead.com/index.html
Roger Porter

Michelle (last name used to be Rice) from USA wrote on November 12. 2002, 20:48:
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I lived on Higgins Creek in Flag Pond from '86 to '88 (lived in Erwin till '90) and I was married to Kevin Rice. I made great friends while living in Tennessee...right now I'm back up in Seattle. I miss the area so much and can't wait to visit again...hopefully soon. If anyone wants to e-mail me please do so!

Jill Fountain from USA signed the guestbook on November 3. 2002, 20:12.
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Shirl from USA wrote on October 18. 2002, 13:17:
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Beautiful area. I'll visit this site often for more pictures of the great mountains.

Billy J. (jimmy) Plemons from USA signed the guestbook on October 15. 2002, 04:30.
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Saundra Horn from USA wrote on September 26. 2002, 03:04:
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I believe I am a decendant of the Horns from Flagpond Tn. Would love to read more about the Horns if any information available.

Linda Kelly from USA wrote on September 13. 2002, 13:00:
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I like your site. Hope to finally move down soon. Probably by 2003 or perhaps 2004 - whenever the house gets done. I so look forward to living in one of the most beautiful places in Tennessee.

Pamela & Donnie Brown from USA wrote on September 1. 2002, 03:44:
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Hi! Just got done looking at your site :) We are hoping to move there as soon as we can! We enjoyed the site, but the one webpage for the middle school is not working right...just wanted to let you know, Godbless ya!

Michael King from USA wrote on July 8. 2002, 01:06:
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Glad to see a site that promotes a well deserved community, and the most beautiful part of our county - Great Job !Mike King - webmaster

Elaine Angellatta from USA wrote on May 19. 2002, 03:54:
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Hi all, sure am looking forward to coming over to see Judy,s land, and seeing everone over there.

Judy Hensley Bunting from USA wrote on May 4. 2002, 11:41:

Great home page.

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