Family History Echoes of the New River: The Legacy of the Gwinn’s of Round Bottom M Gwinn, February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 [This article is a summary of the work of Leona Gwinn Brown – the DEFINATIVE work on the history Round Bottom and the New River Gwinns. It is posted here in hopes that you will go read it in its entirety at https://www.gwinnreunion.org/] In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, where… Continue Reading
History Trouble on the River: A 150-Year-Old Letter from McKendree M Gwinn, January 1, 2026February 3, 2026 “it is of no use to let him Go on & have his own way” Pull up a chair, friends, because I’ve got something special to show you today. Nestled in our archives is a little scrap of history from July 1, 1874, that feels just as personal as a… Continue Reading
History A Little Slip of History from the McKendree Post Office M Gwinn, December 27, 2025 “This blank is to be filled up at the mailing office and given to the person who presents the letter for registration.” Come on in and sit a spell, friends. I have stumbled upon a real treasure today that takes us right back to a warm summer morning in 1874…. Continue Reading
Family History An interview with Nelson Gwinn M Gwinn, December 23, 2025February 3, 2026 I just became aware of this “Story Corps” interview of Nelson Gwinn by my cousin Jeanine. Hearing Granddad’s voice is amazing. What an unlooked for gift. In this interview conducted on October 17, 2009, 89-year-old Nelson Gwinn shares memories of his life in West Virginia with his granddaughter, Jeanine Heemstra…. Continue Reading