I suspected this house had connections to the turpentine industry and Vernon Taylor wrote to confirm: I was raised in Sandybottom and left when I was 17 years old…it brings back great memories. I lived with my Mom and Dad I that house that you took in Sandybottom of which you referenced “working in turpentine”. You were right my Dad did and sometimes I would help him….thanks for the memories!
Vernon also said that though the Lang family owned the land, each home was owned by the individuals who lived in them. He noted that his father, known as “Red” because of his Native American heritage, and his uncle, Hance Pope, both worked in turpentine..
I remember you Vernon & your house was passed the Lang house on the opposite side of the road, I believe. My dad worked in turpentine as well. I remember Ms. RC’s store & Mrs. Virginia’s home on the right, going back towards Pearson. Pass the Lang’s on the left of the fork, the Bakers were down a road on the left; and going straight, our church is still on the right, next was a multi-dewelling or attached homes, that consisted of several families, and on down on the left was our home; which belonged to the Langs. On down pass our home… I faintly remember my mom & your mom & aunts stringing tobacco for extra money one summer. I remember the quilting clubs (me threading needles, Lol) & Sunday dinners. I have many memories of Sandy Bottom though I was only there for 5 1/2 years of my life.
I was raised in this house:)
Vernon, thanks for your message. I’ll respond at length as soon as I can. It’s always great to put a name with these houses.