THE Flagpond GUESTBOOK
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Hello my name is Linda Carter I have been researching my Carter line for some time and my dad did a DNA Carter test and he matched a fellow name Tim Carter. Tim Carter's line goes to John Carter and Lucinda Jennings and my Carter line goes to John Carter brother Jesse Carter and Lucy Stoker, when I saw your site I saw a picture of Elizabeth Carter and Jeff Stockton Elizabeth Carter who's parents where William Carter an Jane Briggs I was amazed of how much she resembled my granddad Anthony Wayne Carter I know he's family.
Linda Carter <lindac7888  yahoo.com>
Tusin, CA USA - Friday, February 05, 2010 at 18:19:59 (EST)
Hello everyone I grew up on Edwards Branch. My Dad was the late Varnel Effler, whom I loved dearly. My Mom is Charlotte (Haynes) Rice. She is married at this time to Kenneth Rice. I have great memories growing up in Flag Pond. I miss the simple life of that time. I wish my kids could enjoy the simple pleasures of play in the creek and making a tree fort in the woods with all the neighbor kids. We drank from the creek and got snacks from the neighbors. What a great time. In now live in Jonesborough via Maryland for 15 years. I am proud to say I am from the POND.
Sandy Stelter <Stelters yahoo.com>
Jonesborough, tn USA - Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 17:05:08 (EST)
January 2 2010 I stumbled upon your community while riding backroads. I was supposed to be fly fishing but it was too cold and windy. As an Alabama country boy I have a soft spot for rural life.
Channing Ritchie <critchie bellsouth.net>
Jacksonville, Fl USA - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 06:35:09 (EST)
A correction on my earlier post. I meant the Over-Look was on the Right headed to NC and on the Left crossing in, much better views of course from the "old road" All my family is from Sams Gap so please if you know any of them I would love to hear from you...Thanks Oh yea…if you or anyone knows someone that works at Johnson City Medical Center there is a huge picture of my great-grand parents place in the "Board Room" if your ever there feel free to ask someone to see it. The picture was done for my papaw Jr. and dad Jeff, Thanks to John Melton, President of JCMC. He loved the picture so much that he chose this for his room.
Danielle Metcalf-Whitson <dwhitson1113 yahoo.com>
Erwin, TN Saturday, January 02, 2010 at 00:45:17 (EST)
I'm not from Flag Pond but spent every summer, spring and winter there it seems. I was either in the fields in a play pin as baby on..., riding on the tractor with my papaw, picking up mator sticks or tobacco leaves, picking corn, digging tators, picking beans, you name it I've seen it in those feilds. My great-grand parents, grand parents and parents are from there. I am the great of the late Pritchard "Paul" and late Ruby Bailey Metcalf, the grand of the late Pritchard "Jr" and Myrtle Metcalf, and the daughter of Pritchard "Jeff" and Lisa Metcalf. My papaw Jr passed a little over 3 years ago and the memories will live on with many summers in the fields and many summers on granny Ruby's porch with the smell of great cooking in the kitchen. I miss her dearly; with not many years of her in my life I still remember them as yesterday. I am now 25 and wished my 6 yr old daughter could have only seen and ran the hills as I did as a child. So remember as you head up I-26 towards the NC state line, the look-out on the left theres a Green Sign "Metcalf Over-Look" if you stop and look down the valley you'll see why. It has Metcalf written all over it and always will in my heart.
Danielle Metcalf-Whitson <dwhitson1113 yahoo.com>
Erwin, TN. Saturday, January 02, 2010 at 00:04:09 (EST)
Just passing through. Only been to Flag Pond once in my life with my Uncle Forrest McIntosh Who is the brother of my late Father Carroll Furman McIntosh. There is also my Uncle Lewis Oscar McIntosh who was killed during WW II and their only sister Juanita McIntosh who now lives in Ohio. They were all the Children of Ernest Everette McIntosh and Clara Bell Davis McIntosh all of Ninety Six, South Carolina. And you thought Flag Pond was a funny name, well I now live In Monetta, S.C. (Aiken County)
Samuel Earl McIntosh <sammymcintosh0 gmail.com>
Monetta, SC USA - Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 12:48:52 (EST)
I'm trying to accumulate more histories and photos of my Briggs ancestors from Flag Pond. If you have any information, please email me. See the web site at: http://buloandsusiebriggs.homestead.com/JohnLeeBriggsFam.html
Roger Porter <porterhouse88 gmail.com>
Chubbuck, ID USA - Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 23:50:47 (EST)
HI; EVERYONE I USE TO LIVE IN FLAG POND MARRIED BRICE JR MCGHEE. DIVORCED NOW! LOVE FLAG POND HOPE YOU ALL ARE WELL.
Connie Norton <connienorton ymail.com>
Asheville, NC. - Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 11:00:36 (EST)
Tony Sparks was my dad. He was in the Hogskin school pictures. Thank you so much. It meant alot to see those pictures!!!!!!
Renee Sparks Tarlton <renee starrlawtn.com>
Chuckey, TN. - Monday, November 16, 2009 at 13:03:07 (EST)
I am a Clouse descendent and would like info. on where the Clouse Cemetery is. I believe that there were 2 near Flag Pond. Please email me if you have any info. I would also like to hear from anyone that has info. about the Clouse's in the area. My email is zrnt ymail.com. Thank you so much
Joyce Parker <zrnt ymail.com>
Fairfax, Va USA - Thursday, November 05, 2009 at 17:44:54 (EST)
We are missing a Black and white hound mix named Squirrel up on highway 352..Would like to see her come back home..A Little Girl is Heartbroken.
Judy Green <judygreeneyes26 dishmail.net>
Flag Pond, Tennessee USA - Friday, October 30, 2009 at 00:16:58 (EDT)
My great grandfather John W. "Wesley" Chandler owned and lived in the old white gingerbread house on Corn Branch up into the 1920s. The house still stands as of today, but is surrounded by the Sheriff's pistol range today, and is in quite some disrepair. GGG Grandpa Wesley is buried at Clear Branch Cemetary. My grandfather (Christopher Chandler) grew up on Big Branch, and says his dad Henry Ragan Chandler operated a sawmill on Big Branch somewhere. It might be that old group of buildings just above the falls on the left as you start up Big Branch. Grandpa says he remembers as a small child traveling through the woods over to his grandpa's house on what is now Corn Branch. Anyone having any information on where this sawmill might have been, will help us to locate where Grandpa and his dad lived back in the early 1910s-1920s. Wesley's father was Jack Chandler who disappeared between 1863 and 1968 and was married to Sarah L. Sams. She remarried Lorance Effler who is buried in Big Branch cemetery. We would love to hear from any Sams that may know what became of Sarah, not sure if she used her maiden name, the Chandler surname, or Effler, as she was widowed twice before she was 30 years old.
My two brothers and I, we're in our 60s, spend the last couple days tramping around Flag Pond, Coffee Ridge, Big Branch and Corn Branch areas. What a wonderful area, with its bold creeks, beautiful open fields up on the ridge tops, and people are SO FRIENDLY. Thanks to all of you that we bumped in to these past few days, that had time to stop what you were doing, and give us some direction to cemetaries etc.
David Chandler <david ccvn.com>
Burnsville, NC USA - Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 20:47:49 (EDT)
New photos of Jim b.1879 and Muncie Shelton family, Pete Shelton b.1856 and Hannah Shelton b.1877 family (Muncie's older sister); also, have photos of Sol Shelton family and Noah Shelton. Go to http://www.myspace.com/112783647
Shelton family Tennessee, N.C. <jomos777 yahoo.com>
Grandview, MO USA - Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 12:23:47 (EDT)
My Great grandfather Floyd Hensley was born in Flagpond. His fathers name was Oscar, the son of Ellis and Caroline Hensley. If any of Ellis' or his father Armstrongs descendants could contact me I am doing a family tree and would appreciate any information. Thank you
Mary Phillips <ladywolff charter.net>
Marshall, NC USA - Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 11:49:27 (EDT)
Along with my first cousin, Raymond Edwards, I visited Flag Pond several years ago. Then later, with my wife, went back to visit again. We were intrigued with the area. No wonder our Edwards family, when they migrated to Arkansas, wanted to find a similar place in the hills. My question in addition to our need to locate information on our great, great grandfather, William Mitchell Edwards, who was listed on the 1860 U. S. Census in Flag Pond, is where did the name Edwards Branch come from? We hope to visit Flag Pond again soon.
Dr. James D. Bryant <jamesbryant2 windstream.net>
Harrison, AR USA - Monday, September 21, 2009 at 10:16:48 (EDT)
My name is Raymond Edwards. My Great Great grandpa, William M Edwards lived in Flagpond, TN according to the 1860 census. I have visited Flagpond in the past and enjoyed it very much. It was before the interstate went through. We think we found the property where William used to own. I even went to E Tenn University and checked out their genealogical library and found copies of deeds for the property. His wife was Mary Ponder Edwards. They had 6 boys at home. The oldest three, John, James, and William I, went to Marshall NC and signed up to fight in the Confederacy. The 4th boy was my Great grandpa, Levi Edwards and he was too young to enlist. The two other sons were Joseph Clingman, and Mitchell. I have not been able to find my great grandpa Levi along with William I and Clingman moved to Arkansas after the Civil War. I have not been able to find any earlier or later record of William M and Mary. I would appreciate any help one has to offer.I am a retired Baptist preacher. I finished my seminary work at Southwestern in Ft. Worth, TX. I pastored a church in Manchester, KY for about 5 years. back in the 80s. That is when I made my first visit to Flagpond. I hope to make a visit there sometime in the near future. I really appreciate the web page.
Raymond Edwards <raymondedwards1 cox.net>
Harrison, AR USA - Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 17:34:52 (EDT)
WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FRON FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES OF MY MOTHER RUBY BAILEY METCALF AND PRITCHARD METCALF EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE PASSED ON THEY WERE VERY SPECIAL TO A LOT OF FRIENDS AND DISTANT AND CLOSE RELATIVES MY ADDRESS IS 128 HONEY CUTT RD.UNICOI TENN.37692 LOVE TO HEAR FRON YOU
LEON METCALF <LEON METCALF EMBARQ.COM>
UNICOI, TENN USA - Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 01:51:27 (EDT)
MY PARENTS WERE PRITCHARD AND RUBY BAILEY METCALF OF FLAG POND MY MEMORIES ARE MY MOST PRIZED POSSESIONS.IHAVE THE PLEASURE OF BEING FROM A BIG FAMILY OF 8 SISTERS AND ONE BROTHER MY MOM AND DAD HAD A HARD LIFE RAISING ALL OF US .BUT THERE WAS ALWAYS WONDERFULL FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS THAT ARE TRULY UNFORGETABLE AND FLAG POND TENN IS A WONDERFULL PLACE TO BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
LEON METCALF <LEON MRTCALF EMBARQ.COM>
UNICOI, TENN USA - Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 01:29:31 (EDT)
As many Guests who have fallen in love with the area while finding roots (not ramps per-se), we see why so many of our kin never left. They may have resented feeling trapped and contained to the area as children, but with our outsider envy of the "down home" that they enjoy (albeit taken for granted), they realize that they really love the place, and see why we fall in love with it too. If anyone has a family connection to Flag Pond, they realize they have a connection to almost every Family around. I have Sams, Wolfe, Briggs, and Chandler by blood. That means by marriage you have to throw in Rice, Metcalf, Effler, Lawing, etc. Much more than Six Degrees of Separation. So Greetings to all my cousins. I look forward to visiting again.
A Chandler's Son <doneworking sbcglobal.net>
San Diego, CA USA - Tuesday, September 01, 2009 at 18:50:52 (EDT)
CHANCERY COURT SALE - SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 AT 10:30 A.M. AT THE FRONT DOORS OF THE UNICOI COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN ERWIN, TENNESSEE. PROPERTY LOCATED ON EDWARDS BRANCH ROAD. FOR INFORMATION, CALL 423-743-9541, ASK FOR TERESA.
Unicoi County Chancery Court <unicoichancery gmail.com>
Erwin, TN USA - Monday, August 31, 2009 at 16:58:05 (EDT)
GRANDSON OF SAMULE D BAILEY AND VALERIA BAILEY MAIDEN NAME PHILLIPS
DARYL GILLIAM <DGILLIAM TIMESDISPATCH.COM>
ASHLAND, VA USA - Monday, August 24, 2009 at 18:18:43 (EDT)
My Grandmother was Malissa Proffitt Pless, from Flag Pond, Erwin area. Her parents were Julia and Elbert Proffitt. As a young child through my teens we traveled over the Mountain to see Aunt Sarah in her store/home in the heart of Flag Pond. Drove through last week to show my husband where my roots are from. So sad to see the old store gone, but the old Victorian still has a heart beating in the field next to Rices store. Aunt S would give me a quarter to go to Rice's for penny candy, oops tells my age. I love that place, the creek, so many memories. Any kin out there, feel free to write. I would like to know where all the kin are buried. Thanks for this fantastic site.
Melissa Pless Sullivan <forgelady earthlink.net>
King George, va USA - Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 18:19:35 (EDT)
Hi everybody! I'm not from Flagpond but I've been there many times with my friend who's family lives on Higgins Creek. You may know them -- Dorsey & Blanch Bailey; Flossie & Grady Bailey. Flagpond has become my favorite place! And is there a particular name for the mountain at the end of Higgins Creek Road (Right)? I've been over it many times into NC but I don't know the name of it.
Brittney Owen <Britto787 aol.com>
Heflin, Al USA - Monday, August 17, 2009 at 03:38:11 (EDT)
I have been in the Mountains all my life. I love Flag Pond. I moved away from the area and when I came back I came to Johnson City. I would love to get a small place in Flag Pond and sit on my porch and listen to the creek. Wish I could find a place. I am looking and hope to be back in the area one of these days... Even if it is a cabin I can come to on the weekends.
Linda H Garrett <garrett etsu.edu>
Johnson City, TN USA - Monday, July 27, 2009 at 20:19:44 (EDT)
My 4th gr grandfather, Thomas Bowen was killed on his farm in 1865 by Union Soldiers. There is supposed to be a memorial/marker on his old farm. I don't know who owns that property now or exactly where it is. It's possibly on Hogskin Branch somewhere. Does anyone have any info? If I knew the exact location, I'd like to visit. Thanks!!
Lisa <lbhamrick yahoo.com>
NC USA - Monday, July 27, 2009 at 11:13:06 (EDT)
Hi, I am researching my family history....my dad was born in Flag Pond Tenn. in 1892 his name is James Henry Blankenship I am looking for anyone who might have known the family you can email me at msilver24 charter.com.. I remember visiting Flag Pond as a child and was very moved by its beauty. I hope to hear from some one soon.....thank you
M Silver <ICYAngels2 charter.com>
Asheville, NC USA - Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 21:10:58 (EDT)
Hi all from Concord, NC...I am not from Flag Pond but my family is from right over the mountain in good ol' Shelton Laurel aka Big Creek. My favorite childhood memories are from there. Both sides of my family are from that area. The Sheltons and the Kings. Zeb Shelton is my grandfather and Bertha King is my Grandmother. Zeb was the son of Robert and Rachel Shelton...her maiden name is Dixon, and Bertha is the daughter of Roscoe and Matilda King...her maiden name was Hensley. My Great Aunts, Great Uncles, cousins, all reside in that area. Nothing but good memories remain from back in the holler, King Family reunions, blueberry picking, sniper hunting, going to a singing on any day of the week, the ice cold creek on a hot summers day, and 4-wheeling in the woods. I enjoy taking my children up there now and letting them create memories of their own. If you want to contact me newavonnow aol.com
Jennifer Shelton El-Abbadi <newavonnow aol.com>
Concord, NC USA - Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 14:13:25 (EDT)
Hi y'all! I stopped in Flag Pond in the fall of 2001. Just beautiful! I know why my ancestors lived there now. Always seeking information on: GG-Grandparents: Henry "Harry" HENSLEY b. c.1825 in Washington County, TN. + Mary "Polly" SHELTON b. Madison County, NC daughter of Roderick SHELTON & Rachel MOORE
G-Grandparents: George Washington HENSLEY, b. 1857 in Flag Pond, Washington County, TN. - d. 1947 in Walnut Creek, NC. + Milam Chandley Ramsey Shelton HENSLEY b. 1853 White Rock NC.- d. 1931 in Walnut Creek, NC - daughter of John CHANDLEY and Elizabeth HAIRE
Mary Hensley became a widow approx 1864 - Harry died during the Civil War. She and her 7 children remained on the Hensley Homestead in Flag Pond, TN until her re-marriage in 1877 in Yancy County, NC to James HENSLEY. Mary was 40, James was 28. Deed Book #1 dated 1877- Unicoi County, NC - shows where Mary and James sold the Hensley Homestead in Flag Pond to a J .E. Tilson her children sold their portion of the property at that time, too. Mary was again a widow in the 1890's as she tried to collect James' pension. She had also applied for Harry's pension.
All of the children of Henry Harry and Mary were born in Washington County, Tennessee. I can't find any information on any of the children other than my G-Grandparent George. I'm, searching for where their paths in life led them to---
(1) Christad Armstrong Hensley, b .c.1849
(2) Jane V. Hensley, b. c.1851/52
(3) Sarah Caroline Hensley, b. c.1853/54
(4) Rachel Hensley, b. c. 1855/56
(5) George Washington Hensley, b. 1857, d. July 6, 1947 in Walnut Creek, Madison County, NC (**My Line**)
(6) Bovell Hensley, b. c. 1860/61
(7) Nancy Hensley, b. c. 1863/64
I'd love to know where Henry Harry HENSLEY is buried...... he died during the Civil War , but I don't know if he died because of the Civil War...... although Mary did file for his pension.......
I'd love to know where Mary POLLY Hensley and her 2nd husband James W. Hensley (Henry Harry's nephew) are buried..... They were married in Yancey County NC... and I can't figure out why-- since James was born and lived in Washington County TN, too. ?? I know she became a widow again because she also applied for James' pension in 1890, too.
The census' state that Mary was born in NC-- but I find no records about her birth anywhere in NC --not even in the archives. Her parents were married in (1820) and also lived in Washington County TN. for a while before moving back to Shelton Laurel, NC....
Are there still any descendants of these Hensley siblings living in Flag Pond? I'd love to hear from anyone who knows anything about my ancestors. Thank you!
Lynda Hensley <b530p aol.com>
PA USA - Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 20:58:24 (EDT)
I am looking for information on relatives that may have lived in Flag Pond in the late 1800's and early 1900's. William Nelson and Sarah McHargue Nelson. William's parents are listed on his birth certificate at John and Julia Shelton Nelson. Rumor went that his parents both died and he went to live with an uncle.... He later married Sarah McHargue in Greene County TN. They had a son, John W Nelson. Sarah was a weaver. Her sister was Rhoda McHargue. Please contact me with any information you might have to aid me in my search. Sounds like Flag Pond TN is a place I would love to visit!
Michelle Benton <michelle.benton uicnc.com>
Boonville, NC USA - Monday, July 13, 2009 at 13:15:56 (EDT)
I thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to Flag Pond yesterday when I came searching for my ancestors, the Sams family. It was a thrill to find the old Sams house still standing, and to visit the family cemetery on the hill. I'm still searching for info on my g-g-g-grandmother, Ailcie (or Ailsy) Brown Sams who married LeRoy W. Sams. Ailcie was born near Erwin. No luck so far. Anyone have any ideas? I loved Flag Pond! It felt like home. You guys are incredibly lucky!!
Anne Swann <anneswann7 yahoo.com>
Marion, NC USA - Friday, July 10, 2009 at 15:12:27 (EDT)
Have not seen my cousins Joe or Judy in years. Would like to reach out to them and have contact with them via email, if possible
Irene M. Shelton <IreneMShelton1 verizon.net>
Jersey City, NJ USA - Sunday, July 05, 2009 at 01:20:32 (EDT)
My parents and I will be coming to Flag Pond in mid-July 2009. We are trying to find info about my g-g-grandmother. She moved to Flag Pond in the 1860s, married John Luttrell in 1866. He disappeared and she married John Higgins in 1871. He had been married before to a woman named Lucinda and they had several children. I believe he died in 1891. I have notes that say Nancy is buried on Coffee Ridge (road?) and I just want to find out more about what happened to her and her spouses. We'll be looking at cemeteries while we're up there. Any suggestions for research options while we are up there? Thanks for looking at my note!
Linda Burleson <lindabee2 earthlink.net>
USA - Saturday, July 04, 2009 at 17:14:33 (EDT)
This is a great site! Keep up the good work. My grandfather Charles L. Rice was born in Flag Pond, his parents were Jesse M. and Rebecca Emeline Effler Rice. My family connection are Rice, Effler and Sams. I have visited the Flag Pond area and love it. All the people I met were very friendly and helpful!
Janice Cash <cash158 bellsouth.net>
Wellford, SC USA - Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 00:13:32 (EDT)
I'm looking for genealogy on my grandparents Hannah Higgins, Williams and Joseph Bennett. Thank you.
Gail Bennett, King <gailjking comcast.net>
LaFollette, TN USA - Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 13:16:39 (EDT)
Found your site and. was hoping to find some of my relatives (Burgess Shelton and Roseanne Shelton, Coatney C and Annie Mae Shelton) Unicoi County is our home as we lived in Flag Pond, Erwin, Unaka Springs I miss home and my family Shelton/Foster/Hensley/Higgins/. Love Y’all!
Lilly Shelton <nan96 verizon.net>
VA. USA - Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 08:51:47 (EDT)
I spent the first 10 years of my life in Erwin. I still have a lot of relatives in the area, but have lost touch over the many years. The best years off my life are in TN. I lived with my uncle Worley and his family. Trying to trace family members. Hoping to reconnect with relatives.
Lilly Shelton <nan96 verizon.com>
NN (Newport News), VA. - Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at 10:07:53 (EDT)
Born on a mountain top in TN (the Uncle Parley Rice home place) to be exact. Uncle Parley has been absent from this life over a year. I lived in Erwin until 1958, attended Elm, Fishery and Love St. (YMCA now). Aunt Ruth Ray Greene wrote to military during Desert Storm. She was so faithful and now has serious health issues, needs contacts from any. Recent Ramp Festival Supplement had an article about her. Thousands of sights I have seen, but no sight like a moon lit night in the hills of TN. God is good
Atlas Ida Ray Back <miltonback msn.com>
Charleston, WV. USA - Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 09:55:00 (EDT)
I love to here my father talk about Flag Pond and show me old photo's...I would just like to know who I am kin too...crazy thing I went to ETSU in 2002 or one class to check things out and my teacher stopped me one day after class and said is ur family from Flag Pond and I told her yes...she said who is ur father I told her Terry Briggs she said well who was his mother and father I told her Seth Briggs jr and Stella...she said well we are kin I am a Stafford...I ended up making a good grade in the class and told my mother the only thing I learned was that I was kin to my teacher.....anyways...my father is Terry as mentioned he had brothers named Doug, Ronald, David...they have passed away and still living he has Danny, Allen and a sister Sue...he always tells me about the Briggs apple orchard and enjoy the drive through there on my way to NC...also I have been told I look like the Briggs that live out in Sulphur Springs, Tennessee...never met them either...but I deliver mail out that way...any info to pass along would be great I love family history and would love to know more
Nicole Briggs <hulahawaii83 yahoo.com>
Teflord , TN. USA - Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 19:25:12 (EDT)
Hi everyone: We just purchased a wonderful old place on Stockton Road in Flag Pond and we are looking forward to meeting all of our new neighbors. Sorry to hear about the dog, Stella, getting shot. We have a border collie named Stella too. You will see her hanging out the window when we drive down Rice Creek Road. Cheers, Cindy
Cindy
Mooresville, NC USA - Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 00:57:02 (EDT)
Here is another ramp dinner, The Roan Mountain Chapter 29 of NC. Eastern Star; will be having their annual ramp supper May 2nd. From 4.00pm and continuing until the food is gone, at the Bakersville Masonic Lodge on Highway 226. Bakersville, N.C. Cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children under 12.
Bettie Shine <bshine yahoo.com>
Johnson City, TN. USA - Saturday, May 02, 2009 at 13:42:12 (CDT)
24th Annual Flag Pond Ramp Festival
Yes, it's ramp time. Old Flag Pond School - Authentic Appalachian celebration with a variety of live gospel and bluegrass music, crafts, children’s events, clogging/Line dance, and tempting ramp dishes. Discover this hidden jewel of a celebration for yourself!
MR. McGEE
Tennessee - USA - Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 08:40:16 (EDT)
It's been a while since I've been home how was the Ramp festival these past few years? They still do the old Clogging/Line dance at The Old Flag Pond School? I miss the ramp festival and that place like crazy but should be back in TN. before long.
Linda Edwards <Linda88323 mypacks.net>
Kentucky USA - Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 10:45:05 (EDT)
My grandfather was E.A. Metcalf (Emerson Arsemus) that had the store across the road from the school. I have genealogy on the Metcalf's from the U.S. Census that may be of interest to some of the folks here. I have many fond memories of visiting my grandfather many years ago.
Marvin Burnette <Suni91mod aol.com>
Lyman, SC. USA - Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 02:10:16 (EDT)
I am looking for information on my great grandmother Diana Murray Corn. I loved visiting her on Higgins creek when I was growing up and would like to find some history on her.
Elaine Stewart <jr.den comcast.net>
Greeneville, TN. USA - Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 23:12:39 (EDT)
In Memory of Arville Tweed. Known as the Unofficial Mayor of Flag Pond. He will never be forgotten.
Laddie and Judy Green <judygreeneyes26 dishmail.net>
Flag Pond, tn USA - Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 01:25:32 (EDT)
I grew up in Erwin TN and spent allot of time in Flag Pond growing up. If anyone knows anything about a Kenneth Head or Rita Mcgill Head please contact me :)
Olivia (Head) Jaynes <tnraven26 yahoo.com>
Greeneville, TN. USA - Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 19:17:20 (EDT)
Have many pictures of Neely (Pete) Shelton family at Pete's creek in Flag Pond copy and paste this link http://www.myspace.com/112783647
Joseph Shelton <jomos777 yahoo.com>
Grandview, MO. USA - Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 21:49:04 (EDT)
I am looking for information on a Lillian (Lizzie) Jones.1800's .She drowned when she was young. Her daughter Ida May Randolph was my grandmother. Any info would be appreciated
Kim Sexton <kimsxton yahoo.com>
Huntsville, TN. USA - Monday, April 06, 2009 at 12:12:37 (EDT)
I am a teacher in China. My grandmother was Deckie Blankenship. She told me that her mom, Clara Blankenship who was born around 1881 and died in 1973 or thereabouts from Coffee Ridge was Cherokee. I don't know if she was or her husband, John Price was indeed Cherokee, but I can find neither on the rolls available. I spent many years in Erwin and Flag pond as a boy and would really like some help with this. Gary Warren Price
Gary Price <docgary blines.com>
Chengdu, Mainland China - Thursday, April 02, 2009 at 03:39:26 (EDT)
I was born in Colorado Springs Colorado my father died when I was 7 months old and his name was Glenn Earnest Ray who lived in Flag Pond TN. his sisters Blanche Riddle and Ruth Greene who is still living in Flag Pond I talked with her today. I miss her deeply she is my only connection to my real family. I CA Ray lived with my family when I was about 9 yrs old. I can't remember too much. Respond to my email if you want to stay connected.
Rhonda Rachelle Ray <printsray gmail.com>
Pflugerville, TX USA - Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 18:32:44 (EDT)
I served as pastor of Flag Pond Baptst Church from 1966 to 1967 and lived in the house across Rice Creek from the church. I remember Jess & Eunice Rice owned the store next to the old post opffice where Mrs. Barnes was postmaster. Some church members were Parley Rice, Brasky Treadway, Jessie Cornette, Esther Anderson, and members of the community included Siss Shook and Bob Blankenship. We had members from the Pate, Shelton, Briggs, McIntosh, Sams, and other families in the church. Entry make in 02-2009, would love to hear from you. My wife's name was Mary Gail.
Rev. Winburn C Davis <wdavisga aol.com>
Roberta, GA 31078 - Monday, February 23, 2009 at 01:58:46 (EST)
Thanks for keeping the Flag Pond website going strong!!! Love living here, after all these years!!!!
Pam Lamb <blugrasbabe68 aol.com>
Flag Pond, TN. USA - Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 14:28:47 (EST)
Hey there just wanted to know if anyone knows where my family came from, MY GGG, GP's were ADOLPHUS BRIGGS AND TILDA MOORE, GG, GP's were LEE MOORE BRIGGS AND MARY HARDING, GP's were LEE FATE BRIGGS AND JOSEPHINE GRIFFEN. Any help would be great. THANK. some were FLAG POND, TENN
Timmy Briggs <hbriggs rocketmail.com>
Marshall, NC USA - Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 18:54:24 (EST)
When Joseph Shelton, this writer, was about 13 (circa 1968).Horace Shelton, my father wanted to take a trip to Flag Pond, TN. He wanted me to go along, I had never been there nor had I met any of my family from there, so we traveled using my older brothers' Lee Horace Shelton's 1962 blue Chevy Impala from New Jersey to Tennessee. We arrived at Devil's fork to an old country store with 100 year old oak floors. It was a capsule frozen in time to the early 1900 th's. A bearish looking older man with a slight limp lumbered over to me and proceeded to hug the guts out of me and sandpapered my face with his grisly two day old unshaven face. I had met my oldest Uncle Roscoe born 1905.After trying to bridge the peculiar language difference from Jersey City to mountain people from Flag Pond, Horace and I drove up to the reason for the visit, Olin Shelton, born 1909, my dad's third oldest brother had recently lost a son, Specialist Bobby James Shelton to the war in Vietnam. My dad being a veteran of the "Battle of the Bulge" in 1945 WW2 campaign, he wanted to lend support to Olin and his wife Florence, a school teacher. Olin's place was a short ride up the winding mountain road of Devil's fork gap, just a couple of miles up from Uncle Roscoe's store. We stayed with Olin and Florence for the entire trip. Their house was modest looking 1920 vintage brightly colored home with a front porch for rocking. Inside was warm wood tones with pictures of their three boys, Gordon, Fletcher and Bobby James Shelton. Olin was a short, thin and rugged looking man with a clearly chiseled face resembling his younger brother Horace. He would take me on his wasp ridden porch and proudly point to the tops of the mountain ridge that belonged to him. Forence was a thin grandmotherly speckled white haired woman with a touch of sadness from her recent loss. Her kitchen had a big old iron stove that seconded for a home heater when she prepared delicious country breakfast, lunch and dinner meals straight from the farm they lived on. Home made jams, biscuits, eggs and the like. Across from their home was the old oak cattle barn and a path to the steep upper cattle fields for their feeding. Also, My father, Horace, took me to a Shelton cemetary on a little knoll on the way to the upper feeding cattle fields that overlooked the valley below. The gravestone of family past faced east waiting for the Resurrection day to break forward as promised. A beautifully peaceful vistage misted by the Smokey mountain mornings. Their his family laid. He requested me to note the location he would be buried and showed the location next to him for my mother, his wife, Elizabeth Chupka Shelton (b.1919 in Sumiac, Slovakia.). Back in front of Olin and Florence's place, a steep winding road led up to the top of the holler and the state line of North Carolina, where Maybess Shelton Williams and Bud Williams relatively modern brick home was perched. Maybess (b.1922) was my dad's second youngest sister. We traveled this path many times during our stay, passing Oscar Ray's uncle home (where my mom Elizabeth Chupka Shelton and two young children: Lee Horace (b.1940) and James Andrew Shelton (b.1942) stayed when my father was mustered to war. Mom was always grateful to Oscar Ray and his wife for the hospitality shown her during her first years from Slovakia in this country. A little further up the mountain road at the fork of the old Sweetwater church, where in 1980, my family would later have Horace Shelton's funeral. Lived my Grandpa Neely's(Cornelius Shelton b.1853) son Jake Shelton who was my father's father, James Andrew Shelton half brother. His porch always occupied by two enormous hound dogs that hunted the mountains. My dad would later after retirement from Manufactures' Hanover trust in New York City in 1979,live in this holler in a trailer(see pictures). Back at the fork in the rode at the Sweetwater church towards Maybess' home, lived Royal (b.1910 fourth oldest brother of Horace) and Flossie Shelton. Royal a tall lean dark haired man resembling my father, Horace, was a lumber mill owner with his sons. Fossie, his wife was thin and medium statue woman with dark hair and eyes. Royal would later take me squirrel hunting in the big hickory forest that surrounded his home. Later in years, about in the fall of 1990,this writer, would revisit Royal and Flossie Shelton home again. Royal was on his deathbed. And Flossie invited me in to talk to him. When I walked in, Royal thought, I was Horace and was taken back a bit.
Joseph Shelton <jomos777yahoo,com>
Grandview, MO - Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 14:02:54 (EST)
Hello all lived on Rice Creek went to Flag Pond Elm 60's
Jimmy Plemons <acabate aol.com>
Fort Wayne, IN USA - Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 22:48:40 (EST)
My name is Keith Rice, my dad Lester Rice and his family are from Rice Creek. My mother's family was the Seth Briggs family also from Rice Creek. I now live in Jonesborough TN, But in my childhood i spent alot of time on Rice Creek.
Keith Rice <ricetina23 yahoo.com>
Jonesborough, tn USA - Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 20:20:15 (EST)
The day after Thanksgiving our family dog, Stella, was shot on private property off of Edwards Branch Road only 200 feet from our house. Thankfully, I was in our side-yard playing with the kids when I heard the shot go off above my head and was able to reach her in less than two minutes. We thank God everyday this irresponsible "hunter" didn't hit one of the kids and had such lousy aim. Stella's in for a long healing process; the vet said it was the worst gun shot she's seen in a long time (Thank you Unicoi Animal Hospital and Dr. Karen Shelton and staff!!). Please, if anyone knows anything about the shooting, contact the Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department. A report has been filed. 423-743-1850
Stella
Flag Pond, TN USA - Thursday, January 08, 2009 at 05:57:27 (EST)
I have just discovered that my ancestors, the Foster family came from Flag Pond. I am looking for the families of Sarah Foster Brown born about 1799 in Maryland. She and her husband Peter Brown settled in Greene County, but apparently her father or uncle Charles Foster lived in Flag Pond or near there and is buried in the Samuel Jackson Cemetery of Washington County, if anyone knows anything of this family, 3 were killed in 1865, I would like to get in touch with you.
Judy Cluett <rodna ns.sympatico.ca>
Sydney, Nova Scotia Canada - Monday, December 08, 2008 at 20:17:58 (EST)
Does anyone have any information on Debbie Shelton or N.R. Shelton. These are my great grandparents and someone suggested that I post a notice on this site. Ethel Shelton (daughter to Debbie& NR) died just 4 weeks after giving birth to my father. I currently have two pictures of Ethel. My father was born and raised in Greenville, Tenn. and passed six years ago. I have the location of the cemetary's for Ethel and Debbie/N.R. Anything else would be great. Bob Blankenship from Cherokee, NC has been a great help in the search. Chris
Chris McIntosh <cmcintoshfly aol.com>
Mt Pleasant, SC USA - Monday, December 08, 2008 at 10:10:56 (EST)
I was born in Flag Pond in 1959 to Floyd and Cathy Hensley. My brothers and sisters were taken by the state in 1961. My grandmother was Lila Hensley. I was adopted to a wonderful family. I am trying to find anyone that might have a picture of Floyd. I can't remember what he looks like. I have seen Cathy. Please help. I owe it to Floyd to try and find out as much info as I can on him. Thanks for any help.
Sarah Gregory <sarahmgreg_45 hotmail.com>
Greeneville, Tn USA - Friday, December 05, 2008 at 01:34:33 (EST)
My Son, Daughter in law, and grandchildren live in good ole Flagpond. We've visited a few times and love it there. You've got a great bunch of folks round there. My son owns Hillman Masonry of Flag pond. He does a great job! You may be looking at one of his walls even now! Love the site, Even a big town like Enfield Ct. doesn't have as nice a site nice as yours.
Ralph Hillman <rjskhillman1 cox.net>
Enfield, CT. USA - Friday, November 07, 2008 at 12:02:05 (EST)
"Hello" to all from and around Flag Pond. I am trying to find any information on Janice Rice Miller and/or her daughter Leslie Miller. I would greatly appreciate any help. Thank you and God Bless!
David K <drkiddrockcomcast.net>
Johnson City, TN USA - Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 11:16:01 (EDT)
My mother was born on Rice Creek, her name was Tracy Rice, had 2 sisters Aura and Clara Rice, 2 brothers McKinley and Bulow Rice. Would love to hear from anyone that remembers anything about her family
ELOISE Gregory <eloise6webtv.net>
Charleston, SC USA - Monday, September 08, 2008 at 19:30:50 (EDT)
Hi to everyone in FLAGPOND... LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL hope to see you soon the website is so nice to go to when i'm felling homesick i wrote a song about flag pond back in 1992 maybe i'll share it with everybody sometime.
margaret metcalf rauen <margaretcarlrauenyahoo.com>
Benton, Kentucky USA - Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 14:50:03 (EDT)
Hi, my name is heather sams webb, i had heard of a sams family reunion that goes on there in Flag Pond, anyone with this information please contact me at: <heather_webb55yahoo.com>, my grandfather was from a place called Shelton laurel, nc his name was Grant Sams born feb 1895....I'm doing a family tree seeing as to how my father(William Floyd Sams age 74) and his brothers and sister didn't know much about him, my family tree is on ancestry.com under sams family tree.....i know grant had brothers and sisters, most of which moved t o greenville, tennessee,please contact me with any information...thank you and can't wait to visit Flag Pond this month coming.....heather sams webb
Heather (Sams) webb <heather_webb55yahoo.com>
lexington, nc USA - Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 14:02:15 (EDT)
Nice website, I'm looking at purchasing a cabin in Flagpond and this site is very helpful in getting a feel for the area. Thanks!
Justin <JustinTBarstowgmail.com>
Columbia, SC USA - Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 10:41:41 (EDT)
This is the best website for this county. We are constantly forwarding this site to people wanting to visit here. There is so much great information! Keep up the good work.
Dale and Christine Foster <blessedintncomcast.net>
Erwin, TN Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 14:27:41 (EDT)
I was 'born and raised' as we say in Washington Co., TN, but my father and most of his family originated in the Clear Branch community of Unicoi Co., TN. We used to visit lots of my relatives in that area when i was a youngster in the 1930-1940 era. I've always thought if I ever move from here, that it woudl be back to Unicoi county - it is one of the most beautiful places I've seen in my travels to some 30 countries with the US Navy and US Air Force. I'm into genealogy, so I have lots of data on Unicoi county and am always adding more. Bob Runion
Robert Runion <rrunioncox.net>
Topeka, KS USA - Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 12:55:57 (EDT)
Paul and I are new to the community and wondered if there is a Fourth of July celebration or picnic in Flag Pond. (I love to cook!) Is there a fireworks display in Unicoi County or nearby? We're not full-time residents yet, but are looking forward to being involved in what goes on as soon as we settle in. The Ramp Festival was great! We found out that we love ramps, and are looking for them on our farm at Stockton Rd (no luck yet!). Thanks for the info and hope to meet you soon!
(Stuck in Georgia for a little while longer)
Jennifer
Flag Pond, TN USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 9:44:39 am
Hi, Last year (2007) was our first year hearing about the firework display, please email me and let me know if we will have the fiddlers and fireworks again this year. By the way, please tell the people whose land was used, they surely have a great location, land, pond and house from seen from the outside.
Rose Dunay <inerchildhotmail.com>
Erwin, TN Tuesday, July 01, 2008 at 02:36:17 (EDT)
My Aunt and Uncle, Sandy and Andy Hensley, the very best in the WHOLE WORLD live in Flag Pond. We love to come and visit them as often as we can. We enjoy meeting all of their friends and relatives that live in Flag Pond. We also enjoy the wonderful events that your lovely little town has to offer. It is very peaceful and beautiful. When you seen them around town (Sandy and Andy) tell them Hi for us.
Mary Bridgeman <Bridge847sbcglobal.net>
Ingleside, IL USA - Monday, June 16, 2008 at 16:48:21 (EDT)
Is anyone related to the Crains or Sparks of Flag Pond? Other family names are Watts, Adams, McIntosh, Mathes, Silvers, Phillips. Great-great grandparents were also Hensley, Wilson, Smith, Bailey. Great-great-great gradparents were also Briggs, Baker, Broyles, Painter. Great-great-great-great grandparents were also Bays, Carr, Rhodes.
Debbie (Sparks) Sakowski
Dexter, MI USA - Friday, June 13, 2008 at 19:03:40 (EDT)
Subject: Seeking Flag Pond information
From: "Dorothy Stuart"
Date: Sat, June 07, 2008
Hi:
I don't have any photos of Flag Pond or it's history to share--I wish I did. I'm actually looking for some information on Flag Pond.
Let me introduce myself. My name is Dorothy Stuart. During the mid 1920's to very early 1930's my grandfather, Benjamin C. Stuart was the pastor of the Flag Pond Presbyterian Church that was in existence then.
My question is this--is there still a Presbyterian Church there? Or, is there more than one? Actually my grandfather served two churches there, one in Flag Pond and one at Rocky Fork. I hope someday to see both churches--if they are still in existence. I doubt if anyone who was a part of the congregations of those two churches is still around. If there is anyone who would remember my grandfather, they would have to be in their 90's or so. But, I am curious if the churches are there.
Any information on this would be helpful.
Thank you
Dorothy Stuart<djstuart1650sbcglobal.net>
We bought some beautiful mountain land from Les Callahan. He recently died and we miss him greatly. Dave and Rebecca Johnson
Dave Johnson <daveandrebeccagmail.com>
Chattanooga, TN USA - Monday, May 26, 2008 at 09:32:37 (EDT)
I believe that my Higgins side of the family is from Flag Pond. I am researching Sarah M. Higgins who was my great great grandmother. From census I feel her middle name was Matilda but no sure. She has been listed as Tilda, Matilda and Sarah M. Higgins Anderson. She married David Presley Anderson. But not sure where they were married. He was born in Illinois but I believe his family is from Kentucky. I have found them married and living in Ursa, Adams Co., Ill in 1880. Hope I can connect with someone who knows her. Thanks Kathleen Burns Texas
Kathleen Burns <kbswanie95yahoo.com>
Eustace, Tx USA - Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 22:31:09 (EDT)
My great-grandmother was Sarah Catherine Proffitt born around 1875 in NC, she married Ezekiel Tipton and lived in Flagpond, TN. I know they moved to Idaho around 1910. Sarah died in Idaho around 1912. I don't have any other info on her, does anyone know her family?
Pam <mp_grandmsn.com>
CO USA - Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 22:34:20 (EDT)
I love the web site very much, read every word. Thank you. I wonder how far Flag Pond is from Jonesborough, can someone e-mail me? My father Samuel Lee Light b. 8/7/1885 was from Washington County, Tn. I sure would like to see pictures from there and mabe visit, too. Are there any folks by the name of LIGHT from around there? If so please e-mail me, I would love to hear from you. Thanks again, Florence Light
Florence Light <florencemfostercomcast.net>
Mt Dora, Fl USA - Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 15:56:31 (EDT)
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 <Luckyfenderyahoo.com>
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 <arlenepstds.com>
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 <cherokeebobbgmail.com>
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 <smpuglisigmail.com> Also 8054851126
Sarah McIntosh Puglisi <smpuglisigmail.com>
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 <dgillis001carolina.rr.com>
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 <melodygabriel48yahoo.com>
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 <amclousegmail. com >
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_rwsyahoo.com>
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 <andersonjsatlanticbb.net>
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 <bazefan683aol.com>
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 <rhondaedgeyahoo.com>
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 <camslermercermuseum.org>
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 <avhaynes02hotmail.com>
Madison, TN USA - Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 20:57:27 (EST)
Best place to be lois metcalf
lois metcalf <crittyblueaol.com>
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 <clnorr56bellsouth.net>
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_rwsyahoo.com>
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 <nmsilverslive.com>
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 <soaringabovefray27yahoo.com>
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 <ernstdgeorgetownisd.org>
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 <mandaaababyyy65aol.com>
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 <statonwbellsouth.net>
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 <mj122486wmconnect.com>
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 aol.com>
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 <hahs59308mypacks.net>
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 <rjcox51rochester.rr.com>
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_edwardyahoo.com>
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-shelton86hotmail.com>
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 <alexandercarylonboxhotmail.com>
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
<ned_edwardyahoo.com>
- Thursday, June 07, 2007 at 12:42:03
Dorothy Briggs Hall from Washington Co. Tenn. wrote on May 16. 2007, 20:53:
E-Mail: dorothyhall7embarqmail.comI 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
E-Mail: dorothyhall7embarqmail.com
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:
E-Mail: amcfarland1satx.rr.comTo 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:
E-Mail: nancyjhughes.netMy 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:
E-Mail: b_morenyahoo.comLet’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:
E-Mail: runiontoolaol.comWent 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:
E-Mail: arbee40aol.comWhat 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:
E-Mail: linda88323mypacks.netFound 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.
E-Mail: redyriggslycos.com
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:
E-Mail: robert-raysheltondocpacks.net
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:
E-Mail: elmo331azulstar.comI 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:
E-Mail: shar8152yahoo.comHi, 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:
E-Mail: steve_rock_0916yahoo.com
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:
E-Mail: annaeaai.netTo 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:
E-Mail: suttonpearthlink.netThe 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:
E-Mail: park5729comcast.netRecently 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:
E-Mail: MYALL4HIM9AOL.COMThanks 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: rgrosshboi.eduI 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
321-952-7967 rgrosshboi.edu
Ray Knapp from Tennessee - TN wrote on June 25. 2005, 07:51:
E-Mail: orayknappyahoo.comThere 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:
E-Mail: schaszaraol.comLoved 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:
E-Mail: deloresradfordjuno.comDue 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:
E-Mail: rltrull25ellsouth.netHello 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:
E-Mail: CraftyCreewmconnect.comMy 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:
E-Mail: jrrid123wmconnect.comSeen 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:
www.obfamilybandhotmail.com
URL: http://www.obrienfamilyband.comWe 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:
E-Mail: harleighbabyyahoo.comHello 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:
E-Mail: hilemonmounet.comI 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:
E-Mail: cairhuntaol.comMy 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:
E-Mail: thrinearthlink.net
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
Kathryn thrinearthlink.net
Parish Lawing from Texas - TX wrote on May 3. 2005, 13:44:
E-Mail: npl0217aol.comMy 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:
E-Mail: pike1650sbcglobal.netGreat site..........Keep up the good work !!!
Mickey (Reese) Childers from Tennessee - TN wrote on April 27. 2005, 20:09:
E-Mail: nanais51aol.comSeeking 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:,
E-Mail: harbhraol.comUsed 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:
E-Mail: acabateaol.comHello. 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:
E-Mail: orayknappyahoo.comRe: 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:
E-Mail: rvanbrimmeryahoo.comJust surfing through... Nice site, this is awesome! Take care
Gary Miller from Florida - FL wrote on February 13. 2005, 22:51:
E-Mail: Ggarymiller.org
URL: http://www.garymiller.orgHello 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
E-Mail: tbtinabaol.com: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:
E-Mail: dooshnaaol.comI 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 dooshnaaol.com
Lenora Crain Segal from Colorado - CO wrote on February 6. 2005, 17:20:
E-Mail: lenorasegaladelphia.netThis 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:
E-Mail: wtatewestok.netGreat 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:
E-Mail: jlsbrn2verizon.netHello Everyone!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:
E-Mail: orayknappyahoo.comA 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:
E-Mail: carolinamountaingir12004yahoo.comCan 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:
E-Mail: Sandraknoxcomcast.netGreat 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:
E-Mail: hs_miller72yahoo.comHello 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:
URL: http://www.flagpond.com/festival/ramp/fest.htm
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:
E-Mail: beverly.carteramgreetings.comSeveral 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:
E-Mail: satinsk2aol.comMaybe 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:
E-Mail: csmrayoregontrail.netWe 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:
E-Mail: ttipton1435comcast.netMy 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:
E-Mail: dalepartoncharter.netI 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:
E-Mail: mrauenvci.netHey 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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URL: http://www.geocities.com/hensleyproject/higginschapelcemetery.htmlHiggins 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:
E-Mail: alishanperryyahoo.comI 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:
E-Mail: deloresradfordjuno.comAlthough 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:
E-Mail: aneatthesweetcs.comHi 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:
E-Mail: harleighbabyyahoo.comHello, 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:
E-Mail: gaillandswebworkz.comI 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:
E-Mail: homericu2.netMy 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:
E-Mail: lmbwausahotmail.comHello 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:
E-Mail: sharlahardinaol.comI 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:
E-Mail: sgpadjuciatoryahoo.comHey 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:
E-Mail: silvers64MSN.COMWent 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:
E-Mail: harleighbabyyahoo.comHello 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:
E-Mail: bjpleatherneckaol.comHello 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:
E-Mail: dottonyaol.comHow 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 dottonyaol.com
Angela Gunther from West Virginia - WV. wrote on August 4. 2003, 14:06:
E-Mail: GuntherARaol.comI 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:
E-Mail: jlp000aol.comI 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:
E-Mail: USAF_red_berethotmail.comHow 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:
E-Mail: ddtjohnaol.comAll 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:
E-Mail: marcianquik.com 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:
E-Mail: astrimasaol.comMy 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:
E-Mail: mfoxx4comcast.netWe'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:
E-Mail: alliedonhotmail.comI 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:
E-Mail: lala__landhotmail.comWe 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:
E-Mail: bobbyblueearthlink.comHey 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:
E-Mail: cgaillewis1960yahoo.comI 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:
E-Mail: lizsteppaol.comJust 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:
E-Mail: HuckandBrendaaol.comHi 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:
E-Mail: b.pytelbelgacom.netI 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:E-Mail: rbuckinfoave.netGreat-you are really on the map now.
Billy Fender from Oregon - OR wrote on January 15. 2003, 04:01:
E-Mail: bvfenderyahoo.comHi 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:
E-Mail: wilmaleroy01yahoo.comHi, 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:
E-Mail: hilemonmounet.comThank 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:
E-Mail: sweetsouth7hotmail.comMy 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:
E-Mail: tjajwilsoncharter.netHello, 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:
E-Mail: porterhouse88sanbrunocable.comThanks 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:
E-Mail: mdpetsattbi.comI 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:
E-Mail: Speters33aol.comBeautiful 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:
E-Mail: hornsandiaol.comI 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:
E-Mail: Flagpondmamaaol.comI 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:
E-Mail: christworksdbyahoo.com>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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URL:http://www.designsedge.comGlad 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:
E-Mail: elainefromvaaol.comHi 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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