family dynamics Archives - Appalachian History

Ruth died on the operating table. Ellen Fridley returned to Big Ridge, riding on the train with her daughter in a coffin in the baggage car.

The granddaddy of Alabama family reunions

There are plenty of family reunions in AL, but how many can claim their very own cove, complete with a pavilion in case of rain?

The work of the mountain mother is burdensome and she bears more than her share of responsibilities of the household.

The county had no poor farm those days; county officials let paupers out to live at homes of whoever of responsibility made the lowest bid.

Steubenville had no big fires, or robberies, juicy divorce cases or scandals. That is not to say life was one soft bed of roses.