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Rough fellas
Posted: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:46:30
by Jim
Found a story about a fella and his relatives from around here back about 1900. Rough bunch of fellas.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_Allen
Re: Rough fellas
Posted: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:19:39
by Yarddawg
Yep, my mother is from Hillsville originally. I have a book about the Allen clan that she gave me. I just have to remember where I put it!
Re: Rough fellas
Posted: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:24:24
by mikef54
Rough indeed,until sentenced. I've seen quite a few tough guys cry when sentenced to long terms in prison.
We do have some colorful history in our Commonwealth.