Appalachias Triplets: Essie Bessie & Dessie

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@renayejthompson7469]

This is wonderful. Essie was my grandmother

[@theappalachiachannel]

amazing! @@renayejthompson7469

[@DianneBaldwin-b6b]

It was amazing not today in our world though

[@luvstodeco]

My great great grandma had triplets in 1884 Bessie, Jessie and Dessie but they did not survive. In 1889 she had twins Stella and Ella. Again they did not survive. Out of 11 children only 3 survived passed infancy. I can’t even imagine going through that. It was nice to hear a happy story of the triplets, living wonderful full life.

[@carolclover1238]

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[@TammyCrawford-t4n]

You did a wonderful job telling the story of the triplets.😊 Essie was my grandmother...my mom's mother. They were all characters even up to the end.💗💗💗

[@theappalachiachannel]

Oh, this makes me so happy ❤️

[@jennifermartin5974]

How special to be in that family!

[@maggieklara5884]

How many kids the parents end up having?

[@TammyCrawford-t4n]

I believe there were 14 children total...including the triplets. A couple of the children died shortly after birth and I think one teenage daughter passed during the bad flu outbreak. But it was definitely a full house...or I should say, cabin. All of the children described it as a loving and happy home even though they didn't have very much in those days.

[@92buckinbroncomann]

Amazing! Essie was my great-grandmother! I was blessed to visit her while she was still alive. She was very funny. One of her two sons, Broadus, was my mom's dad, my grandfather. Renita is my mom.

[@ritagilbert7535]

Dessie was my great grandmother. I loved visiting her and papaw Nix growing up. They had a fruit stand in front of their house on 64 before you turn up Gilliam mountain Road . At one time they had a store and a cafe their also. Mamaw (Dessie) Nix would some times get Essie or Bessie to watch the store for her if she had somewhere she needed to go. People would come in and think she was there not realizing that it was one of her sisters. Mamaw was a great cook and very nice. I was blessed to get to spend one summer with her there. She told me about her and Bessie and Essie swapping dates without the boys knowing that they did. Her and papaw's oldest son Herman was my grandfather. I never knew him he was murdered on the Alabama produce market before I was born. I miss mamaw and papaw Nix they were wonderful great grandparents.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you so much for sharing these precious stories and memories ❤️

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Rita, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@Bee-ly4gx]

Were all three girls identical it’s not always clear from photos.

[@anntunaley9974]

Was dessie the one who was not identical to the other two? Im trying to figure out who was who. Two were obviously identical and one not. Thanks

[@florence1395]

Wow, what wonderful history you're sharing thank you from the UK 🇬🇧 or occasionally France🇫🇷 depending on how I'm feeling lol 😂 Seriously thank you so much! Appreciated.

[@92buckinbroncomann]

Essie was my great-grandmother! This is wonderful to see!

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@conradbezo5530]

Mine too

[@vksween1]

I love that she was your Great Grandma ❤️

[@SweetJustice]

Are you a Justice?

[@hellohellohello111]

That is awesome!! What a heritage you have...

[@hollyegee2199]

It’s so wonderful to see all the comments stating they were relatives of the triplets. I hope you all can connect with each other!

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@idid138]

They need to gather for the triplet nieces birthday party now.

[@banana99914]

in that times, to have triplets was rare and to have all 3 survive was truly a miracle

[@theappalachiachannel]

It really was

[@signemarkuson1940]

Can't imagine the nursing schedule good Lord

[@K-a-n-d-i-s]

​@@signemarkuson1940omg and they had nothing to make it easier like we do today even things like electricity and hot water ect, breast pumps all kinds

[@StarOnTheWater]

And the mother, too!

[@tessmoore3762]

@@K-a-n-d-i-s Sometimes they would hire a wet nurse, though I don't know if this family did. Some supplemented with goats milk too.

[@conradbezo5530]

Essie was my great grandmother . When I was a kid she lived next door to me .

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️ ❤️

[@cherokeedancer8448]

What an endearing story. My great great grandmother who lived in WVA had 22 pregnancies with19 children surviving. No triplets but she did have 2 sets of twins and all survived. My grandfather is gone now (d 2005) but my grandmother who is 103 still tells the stories of the depression/ war. I'm trying to compile the stories i know and the ones I've hunted down to pass onto my grandchildren . I was blessed to know 3 of my great grandmothers and 1 great grandfather until i was 37 yrs old as well as grandparents with longevity. All born and raised where i still live, Appalachia. So much has been passed down to me: old remedies, bread baking, sewing, folklore etc. I cherish all of it. ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

103 and 22 pregnancies! Wow!

[@ahill4642]

aww wow, what an amazing family legacy you come from ☺️

[@cjhoward409]

19 children ! Ugh !!!

[@cherokeedancer8448]

@@cjhoward409 I think it's awesome! ❤️🙏

[@ladavidson9269]

I'm a genealogist/granddaughter of an Appalachian man who had 42 first cousins on pa's side and couple dozen maternal 1st cousin too. Trying to trace forward from TIMOTHY & sarahJane hash ANDERSON... the mill operator of MiddleFox creek at Comers Rock

[@whispermcgaughy7251]

I damn near cried seeing them as they aged.. It's truly miraculous that all 3 lived,thrived and made it to old age.. ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Aint it though, I like to think they lived a long life. Bessie ended up living in Florida where her favorite hobby was deep sea fishing for sharks! Who would have every thought that when they were standing in front of that log cabin isolated deep in remote mountains as little girls.

[@whispermcgaughy7251]

@@theappalachiachannel That's amazing and just adds to the story of how rich their lives were.. 😊

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

I have twins on mom's side in Floyd county KY that just turned 82, there were 11 kids, my grandfather died of a massive heart attack brought on by black lung disease. Granny raised them on her own, even with one having polio. She was a strong, hard working woman who kept a willow switch handy. By the way, the oldest of the 11 just turned 96.

[@Dit1160]

I am one of three identical triplets…we are all in our 80’s…what’s so amazing about that…being a triplet is not something that reduces lifespan

[@theappalachiachannel]

amazing!!@@Dit1160

[@bobbersg8058]

I bought two photographs in an Asheville, NC antique store in 1998. One was of the Justice triplets. On the back was written: Essie, Dessie, and Bessie, Edneyville. The other photograph showed the triplets with their mother, brother, and baby sibling in the doorway of their home. I never thought I would find out anything more about the Justice triplets. Thank you for this video.

[@theappalachiachannel]

well how bout that! Do you still have the photo? The photo I used here was from the family and it was badly worn and I had to do lots of photoshop to remove the tears from it. If you have a copy of your photo and would send me a picture of it, id love to send it to the family. Im sure they would be grateful. My email is [e-mail]

[@bobbersg8058]

@@theappalachiachannel I put the photos away a few years ago. I will look for them. We'll be happy to scan them once they're found.

[@jennifermartin5974]

How neat!

[@92buckinbroncomann]

Amazing! Essie was my great-grandmother! I was blessed to visit her while she was still alive. She was very funny. One of her two sons, Broadus, was my mom's dad, my grandfather.

[@LaLadybug2011]

@@92buckinbroncomann you've got a family member in this video's comment section. One of the triplets was her grandmother! WoW! This is like a family reunion❤️

[@AuntJoanieBaloney]

My great grandmother was a triplet, born in NC in 1893. All survived and thrived!

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@sarahporter9541]

What an amazing family! My mom went to the Frontier Nursing School back in the 40s..was a midwife..and rode horseback out too the hills of Kentucky to deliver babies..and help people. She later went to Africa as a single missionary. And delivered many babies. Years later after marrying my dad...she had my twin sis and I. Years later...my twin sis had twins..my brother had twins..and my daughter has two sets of twins. This story was truly amazing! Such gritty people back in the day!!!

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thanks for sharing that- I’ve long considered a story on the horseback frontier nurses

[@bonitahobbs2374]

I have studied and read information that The Appalachian People ALL cared about each other regardless of race . Allegedly, even today

[@idid138]

Lol @trevor is that the new pick-up line amongst the elderly?

[@idid138]

​@@bonitahobbs2374 it's just the politicians & race hustlers, that are racists today. They want to divide & conquer, We The People. We gotta keep loving one another.

[@mikesoule1352]

You NEED to tell that story! Bet it would be a best seller! 🤓📖

[@MissyJPHD]

My great grandmother passed away giving birth to triplets who also passed. This was in the late 1920s-30s. It’s so wonderful to hear triplets thriving and living long lives around the same time.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you for sharing your story Melissa

[@tiaaleshire5750]

Sugar loaf mountain in MD?

[@Annelie58]

😢

[@GreyAlien11]

Both my twins were head down ready to come out after twin one made it’s appearance twin two turned sideways with the extra room, my doctor was fast and swift and pulled him out he was born not breathing and had to be resuscitated, I was put on watch for haemorrhaging, even with modern society it’s dangerous to have multiple children, how incredibly strong these mothers were ❤xo

[@elizabethkettle2323]

@@tiaaleshire5750 I thought the narrator said NC.

[@mindyenglish5305]

The best part of these videos is the comments section. You can usually find family members and acquaintances telling more stories. I can't stop til I've read them all.💜💜💜

[@theappalachiachannel]

Well said Mindy!

[@Susan-lf2hl]

These old times stories are so important to pass down.

[@wendyganel3353]

Both my parents have died. All of my aunts and uncles, except for one aunt, have also passed away. I regret never having asked questions about life as they were growing up. It's sad to say that the elderly today are usually cast aside as though they have nothing to offer. It's only now that I am older that I feel the loss of not learning more about my family history.

[@mindyenglish5305]

@@wendyganel3353 my grandmother was the one who told me most of what I know. Sadly, both of her children, my aunt and my mother, really hated her, and they mostly limited contact with her. And when we did have conversations, they'd pretty much say she was full of crap or her stories were useless info. The older we all got, the more belligerent they were with or about her. She was not a good parent, and she freely admitted that. But she was the keeper of all the family lore, all the way back to the Mayflower. Her family got here on that first boat and they pretty much stayed right there in Massachusetts. So there's a lot of history there. But the generation before me has mostly severed ties to the existing family. I'm able to piece things together with genealogy sites and stuff. But I really prefer the first hand stories and the history passed down through generations.

[@renayejthompson7469]

Essie was my grandmother. My mom's mother. A few of the pictures I haven't seen before, so this brought memories of my granny Williams.

[@mariapierce2707]

Wonderful ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@theappalachiachannel]

Oh that’s so wonderful, I did my best to pay tribute to her

[@92buckinbroncomann]

Amazing! Essie was my great-grandmother! I was blessed to visit her while she was still alive. She was very funny. One of her two sons, Broadus, was my mom's dad, my grandfather. Renita is my mom.

[@conradbezo5530]

Essie was my great Grandmother

[@amanderomin3043]

I am a natural triplet born in 1969 from Detroit, Michigan. They didn't have ultrasounds yet and the doctor only heard one heart beat, so it was a surprise for both my mom and dad. A nurse came out into the hallway where my dad was waiting and said that a lady just delivered triplets. He looked around and saw another man there and asked him if it was his wife, but the man said no. My dad satrted feeling nervous and when the nurse came out again he grabbed her to find out about the triplets. As it turned out, they were his triplets, all premature but healthy: Mandie, Melissa, and Michelle. We were also in the Detroit News and FreePress. 🤗

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@sandrahiggins5639]

Your story was great reading = loved it!! I'm from just south of you (Flat Rock) and in 1969, that WAS a BIG deal having triplets!! I would have been 8. Cool being interviewed by the Free Press and Detroit News. My Dad would have definitely read that in the Newspaper!!!

[@phyllisdillard4789]

Greetings 👋 Appalachia was and is a great 👍🏽 and deep rooted community . I am 72 and have been reading a lot about the Appalachian’s . Kudos keep up the good work of teaching your culture . ❤

[@trishaannafiyoung]

Love 💕 this 💕

[@amanderomin3043]

@@sandrahiggins5639 👍❤️ God bless you!

[@Stevie-hn7mp]

I loved it when Tom jr kept coming to his dad about the birth of girls . That had to been something indeed Triplets back in the day .

[@theappalachiachannel]

yes sireee, 3 gals in one single day! that was a blessing and a handful!

[@idid138]

Dad finally runs home to put a stop to it! Ha! Thought his wife had turned into a PEZ dispenser.

[@foxylee58]

@@idid138 I heard that!🤣😂

[@IngenerateIngenue]

Except in the newspaper cutting it said it was the doctor who came out to tell pa Justice each time.

[@personofinterest8731]

As a South African of Irish origins, I enjoy the Appalachian stories so much, thank you. They were tough as old boots in those days!

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thanks so much for tuning in my friend, greetings from East Tennessee

[@idid138]

Boots, Shoes, and Leggings!

[@620Karma]

As a s African of Irish descent… as an Irish who took the claim of an African country as their own……I don’t know any Irish of s.african descent…. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@billywalker9223]

That's a wonderful story. Most twins or triplets didn't survive back in those days. My grandmother told me of her Great Aunts, born in the 1870s, named Idella, Estella, and Notella, who lived to 97, 98, and 101 years old.

[@theappalachiachannel]

😯

[@mikesoule1352]

Oooo tell us, sometime. I'm intrigued!

[@seed_drill7135]

My great-grandmother lived to be a day shy of 98, while her sister was 101 and her brother 107. It's amazing how longevity can run in families. My grandmother (from the other side of the family) died last year at 99, the last surviving of 12 children, 6 of whom lived to be in their 90's.

[@billywalker9223]

@seed_drill7135 We have records of our ancestors who lived in Winterlingen, Bavaria. In 1587, they married, he being 21, and she being 15. They had several children. He was a forest warden for the prince, protecting the realm. Poachers killed him at age 27. She lived to be 83. DNA has a factor in longevity, as does diet and work. Sauerkraut and pickled foods seem to help our family. So does the fact that we have been gunsmiths, blacksmiths, and house builders for centuries.

[@carolclover1238]

@seed_drill7135 my Mom made it to 98...with,NO prescriptions of any kind

[@HopeS68]

It's amazing that triplets even made it back in them days. Wow what blessings. 💜

[@theappalachiachannel]

Amen

[@dreamagood8321]

My grandma was a twin , her name was Bessie & her sisters name was Dessie ! How crazy is that !

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@moondog9086]

My grandmother was a twin and born in 1901, and her twin didn't survive. Deana Augusta was my grandmother's name, and she lived until she was 85. Unfortunately, I never heard anyone mention the name of her twin. I always wanted to have twins so bad but am blessed to have two wonderful adult sons.

[@Sagemumma]

Must Be popular back then

[@amyknutson8118]

He has a very peaceful calming voice. This should be his day job. I think back in the day people were extremely hard working. They were honable and family oriented, IT WOULD BE GREAT TO SEE MORE OF THESE QUALITIES AGAIN

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you ❤️

[@idid138]

Hard times make strong men. Strong men make good times . Good times make weak men. Weak men make hard times. Hard times make strong men. We'll see strong men again, after we go through the next hard time. Get ready.

[@LoriVFenske]

Great story! I was so happy to learn their mother survived their delivery along with her other 11 kids! ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@LoriVFenske]

My pleasure. Thanks for this channel. My family is from Appalachia in the Ohio/West Virginia boarder. I love these stories!

[@lisalking2476]

​@@LoriVFenskemy people too

[@monicaluketich6913]

​@@LoriVFenskeI was born in Weirton! Unfortunately, I ended up in Texas because of work, but it is nice to hear the stories. I'm now retired and live on my 10 acres in Texas and raise meat goats, chickens, and hope to get back to beekeeping this spring.

[@cindyoswald4416]

My grandmother was a triplet. Their names was Bessie, Essie, and Lessie. That was a common name in the 1920.

[@theappalachiachannel]

how bout that!

[@amanderomin3043]

Awesome!

[@cdbd18]

My grandmother was a triplet too. Bessie was my grandmother her sisters were essie and lessie too. They were born in NC.

[@janholman6192]

I'm from a set of triplets too, but one sister died at birth. Our names are Jan, Jill and Joyce. If it was fun growing up as a "twin" (just the two of us), I can only imagine how much more fun with 3 of them! 😊😊😊

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you for sharing that!

[@mascara1777]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@sharontabor7718]

I hated growing up as a twin. The constant comparison and people's laziness not attempting to treat each of us as individual's with individual talents was horrible.

[@janholman6192]

That really didn't happen to us (just once I (remember). So sorry that happened to you and your twin. @@sharontabor7718

[@mijiyoon5575]

*'innocent of all book learning'* ... polite way to say it I'll try & remember that

[@theappalachiachannel]

That’s a phrase I use often in these stories

[@Darsa-bh5vy]

I loved that.

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

How amazing is that? Triplets! And, if I’m not mistaken, the survival rate with infants was rare. And to see them in their senior years holding this newest generation triplets is a sight to behold! Thanks J. D. for giving us a great story to enjoy and share! Blessings always my friend! ❤️✝️

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Betty!

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Betty, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

@@trevorjennings720 Hello Trevor! I don’t think I recognize you. I’m doing better and thank God no Covid yet!! ❤️✝️

[@anntunaley9974]

Yes and to know that they lived to old age, the two identical ones dying in their mid 80s only two years apart, and the non identical sibling living an additional ten years beyond them to die in her mid 90s is unusual . They probably outlived the other kids in the family.

[@trevorjennings720]

@@bettyfeliciano7322 That’s good to know you’re safe from the virus. And thanks for the recognition😊. Hope you’re having a nice and a wonderful day today??

[@texbex9928]

Amazing that they all lived at all, and to live into 80s and 90s is even more so! Thank you for bringing the stories.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you !

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Pretty, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@nonnieprice5827]

Thank you JD for another enjoyable story. I can relate to this story because we had a set of triplets on my daddy's side of the family. Their names were Nora ,Ora and Dora ,only two of them lived to adulthood . God bless .

[@theappalachiachannel]

Nora, Ora, and Dora. How sweet ❤️

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Nonnie, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@carolynkatsilas8559]

Thank you for telling this wonderful story, and what three beautiful little girls, who grew up to carry on this legacy of this amazing family ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you ❤️

[@karenjones6577]

My Momma was a twin born in Appalachia Kentucky in 1918....She was Orpha & her Sister was Alpha...few years later Mamaw had twin boys!!! All born up a 'holler'...9 kids total 3 passed as infants, one aged late 50's moms twin @64 from Encephalitis, the rest into 90's & eldest sister Pearl over 100!! All mentally astute!! Moms best friend was Bessie & Essie wasn't uncommon back in that area. Fantastic Appalachian histories of tough, strong & innovative self sufficient folks! Salt of the earth with good home grown food. Not rich in $$$ , but in LIFE!!!

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@lindahandley5267]

My Dad's wonderful family still live in Dahlonega, Ga. My Grandmother was full Cherokee and my Grandfather was English. The best times of my life were spent up there in the summers. They are precious people and I'm so glad to call them Family!

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@Bella-fz9fy]

Their surname Justice is an interesting English name with more of them in America than England!

[@lindahandley5267]

@@Bella-fz9fy That's wild!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

My great gma was half Cherokee and mean as all get out. Her momma was full Cherokee but idk if my gma ever met her. None of my gma’s 10 kids liked their gma tho, that’s for sure (my dad’s gen). Ppl are just ppl, no matter what their skin and ancestry is. Some are wonderful and some - Oy Vey!

[@lindahandley5267]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah Gosh, I'm sorry to hear that. My precious Grandmother was a hard-working woman and SO sweet and kind when we visited. She even came and stayed with us for a few weeks when I was a child. She wore her long, white hair in a bun and had 'smiling' eyes with a twinkle. I remember her perfume and scent of snuf!

[@josecardona5325]

What a beautiful story…….mountain people are very close to God…..I’d grew up in the mountains and you could talk to God anytime under the trees and the wispier of the wind……lov your story…….tell us another one at another moment so we could sleep peacefully….yes we and the children…..I would like to say God Bless but you’ve already been blessed!!!

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you 😊

[@hellohellohello111]

Did ya know: My grandfather was a famous Appalachian mountain doctor who would take care of the folks there for free and was a 32 year Navy veteran as well. Dr. Sayers.

[@iknowheis]

My family has roots in Appalachia but had moved to Indian Territory, which became Oklahoma. My great grandparents had a bunch of kids and evidently lost their creativity with names. Their last three were girls. They were named Audie, Maudie, and Claudie. Maudie was my grandma born in 1892.

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@signature54uncommonmusicst14]

You should write a book!!!

[@idid138]

Would be so confusing with the names sounding alike. Wonder if they regretted that. Then again, my mom, usually called me all my older sisters names, until she got to the correct one.

[@cynthiajones1461]

My grandparents had 14 kids. By the end the boys middle names were just the county they lived in while moving during the depression trying to find work.

[@reeva5735]

The story of Essie, Bessie and Dessie is wonderful... I love their names and I love that they were destined and blessed to become the great-aunts of girl triplets. Wow and beautiful. X

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@raukawa4732]

Bless! Beautiful story. For some reason these stories awaken some deep emotion in me. Never been to Appalachia, born and bred in New Zealand and life in the mountains and forests of Aotea/Great barrier island. Like many NZ people I have strong scots Irish ancestry mixed with some indigenous Māori blood. The Appalachian people remind me very much of the rural folk I grew up with and still live with, moonshine, hardworking, resourceful, tough and family oriented people who hunt and fish, grow their own food. My favourite channel on KZbin.

[@theappalachiachannel]

I am fascinated by this connection too, I didn't even know there was a connection until folks like you made it known. So fascinating.. and perhaps one day ill dig into that connection for a story. So glad you found your way here!

[@kookietherapy9398]

🌸 Kia Orana 🌸

[@jerrilynhenson9024]

Previous life….

[@Muffy-b1g]

I had a Scottish great-great grandfather on my mother’s side who came to Meigs County in southeastern Ohio. He had a seafaring brother who ended up in New Zealand. I need to do some research on the family tree….

[@joangrennan886]

What a lovely lovely story . The triplets surviving birth and having such a wonderfully supportive loving community around them was so wonderful .The names were hilarious .

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@marksmith1033]

It always amazes me JD how your stories find a way to bring family and friends of the stories you tell into the comments. Their grandkids gleaming hearing their grandparents stories thanks to you. Brought back to life by your voice and storytelling genius. An otherwise forgotten piece of history, rekindled by you. 🤝

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Mark, that’s what makes this channel different, the stories are real. Things that have long been forgotten are researched and brought back to life. It always makes me happy when relatives find these stories too! Makes it worthwhile and I do my best to always tell these stories in a way that honors their legacy

[@marksmith1033]

@@theappalachiachannel you've created an amazing channel, one of kind in fact. Your work, efforts, research, vocals and storytelling prowess are hands down the greatest. I can listen to your stories without even seeing the videos and invision it all as you unfold it for us. I have always been interested in Appalachia my entire life and your work has given me miles of information, history and most of all legendary stories of old. I truly appreciate your abilities and efforts. As always appreciate you sir 🤝. Keep up the hard work you're a true master.

[@SusanRodgers-h6w]

My mother-in-law and her twin were named Dessi and Jessi. The were delivered by a Native American midwife in the Jefferson County, Indiana forest.

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@janetc3930]

I loved that wonderful story! My Grandma was born in 1903 and my Pa in 1899. I grew up in rural Tennessee in the 60s, early 70s. I love to hear stories about older generations of country, poor people. My kind of people!

[@Joanla1954]

My day has been made richer knowing about these 3! Thank you from Hayesville, North Carolina!

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@Orpilorp]

What a lovely story! Thank you for telling it so well. My gramma was one of 12. There were 2 sets of twins in the family.

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@elliem4225]

@elliem4225 0 seconds ago This hits home for me. My grandmother was a triplet, born in the Appalachia foothills of southern Ohio, in 1931. She, her sister, and their brother all survived, and lived long lives. Aunt Jean still lives.

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@annabelleb.8096]

That was really a nice video with the pictures and the storyline. It was so cute how the father took it all in stride until the third baby was born and then dropped everything and ran home. Thank you!

[@theappalachiachannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@OdunZee]

Wonderful, beautiful story, comments ❤ So heartwarming they lived long and could all celebrate their triplet grandnieces? together before their exits. Thanks for the story.

[@theappalachiachannel]

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[@carolescutt2257]

Bought a tear to my eye how wonderful. These feisty 3 pretty lil galls , thank you sir xxx

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Carol, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@Victoria-OneLove4AllPeople]

What a Charming Story!♥️♥️♥️ The Triplets Would Be Pleased, To Hear An Amazing Storyteller Remembering Them.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Victoria!

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Victoria, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@blue-dragon31652]

My grandma was a twin. My mom was born in 1928 and was her 3rd child. My Grandma’s name was Jessie and her twin was Essie. I never heard of anyone else named Essie before.

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@xcrystalsunshine]

My grandma was a twin. She recently just passed at 98.

[@M_SC]

Essie is (sometimes) short for Esther. Only close friends call me that. Everyone else just gets told my full name.

[@funnygirl9236]

My grandmother, Jessie, born in 1925, had twin girls by different fathers…(my mom) Bobbie & Billie (her twin/half sister) ! How wild is that!?!

[@elizabethkettle2323]

@@funnygirl9236 Just curious - how was the different paternity known back in those days? Were the dads of different races?

[@freedomspromise8519]

My most cherished possession is a 5 generation photograph. My dad, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, Effie, and me. I was so Blessed my great-great grandmother was with me until I was old enough to remember her. I would sit in her lap and smell her neck, touch her butter soft hair. She always smelled like roses. She told me the best stories. She let me call her Effie Mae as I had a lisp and she would chuckle every time. I had my great-grandmother until I was in my mid 30s and my grandmother until my late 30s. Long line of strong, hill women.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Those are precious beautiful memories

[@kccain4011]

Beautiful ❤

[@tammyjennings6139]

I had a grandma whose name was Effie Mae. She was the sweetest lady. She died when I was only 5 but I remember her well. Seeing your posts about your great grandma with the same name brought back some wonderful memories.

[@bdizzle5359]

I love a good story like this. Kinda brought tears to my eyes. Back then was a simpler time, where people appreciated each other, and the work they did. ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Amen

[@joycegallowayparker9652]

Between my maternal grandmother and her sister and their daughters, there were 10 sets of twins and three sets of triplets born, with my twin sister and me being the last ones born in 1955. Although if my daughter hadn't miscarried the twins she was pregnant with, hers would have been the last set of twins born, making it twins in three consecutive generations. My mom and one of her sisters only had one set of twins, but their other sister had two sets of twins. And all of them also had single births, too, so with them and our three uncles' children, we have tons of cousins.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Wow!

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Joyce, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@kaylynnemark8835]

What a wonderful story. It was nice to see all the pictures as they grew up!

[@theappalachiachannel]

thank you!

[@conniemiller9789]

What a wonderful and beautiful story! The narrator actually made it seem as if I was right there with the Justice family, watching it all unfold.

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@katfishkobain8809]

I really enjoy your style in presenting these wonderful stories about our rich and colorful history

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thanks so much, I do my best to bring the stories to life and tell the stories thru the eyes of those who lived it while making the listener feel like they are right there in the thick of the action. (Sometimes I am able to achieve it!)

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi JD! What a wonderful story about Essie, Bessie and Dessie. My husband was one of 18 brothers and sisters with 2 sets of twins born. Just having any get together was like a family reunion with all the spouses and their children, lol. Have a blessed day!

[@theappalachiachannel]

18 brothers! wow!

[@WillowsGarden]

@@theappalachiachannel He was one of 18 brothers and sisters.

[@saner6888]

God bless his mama!!😅

[@sundayze]

My great great grandparents had 2 single birth boys followed by 3 sets of twins - boy-girl, boy-boy and boy-girl, in the late 1800's. My great grandfather was the second boy (single birth).

[@lisalking2476]

​@@sundayzethat's interesting ❤

[@stevencortiella7609]

This is just absolutely too wonderful of a beautiful family

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you so much!

[@creative2716]

What a loving family, blessed with 14. (My grandma had 13. RIP to them all now.) May the Good Lord keep the triplets happily, forever together. (and the Hinkles too)

[@theappalachiachannel]

amen

[@Sandra-dm8rd]

@@theappalachiachannelthere was a baby in her arms in the pic with the triplets sitting. Wouldn’t that make #15?

[@theappalachiachannel]

yup@@Sandra-dm8rd

[@GuapoDelmonte]

Good one JD, you got to like the Essie, Bessie and Dessie story, and all 3 lived into their 80's, even better in those tough times, in the mountains. Here in Australia, Melbourne in fact, there was a fruit merchant who was apparently of Greek heritage, who out did Uncle Tom, he had "Quintuplet Girls" named Roula, Toula, Houla, Goula, and Moula. He later had another girl, which Uncle Con and his wife Effie named Aguppi.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Wow!!!! Just Wow!

[@cathyjacobs1042]

😂"coupla days"

[@user-gk-y8t]

Was Uncle Con a fruiterer by any chance? 😂

[@barbdale9965]

Would be great if this was true and not just from a comedy show! Ha Ha

[@carleanharrod9390]

Sweet!! I love listening to the past, simple, yet happy!!❤️ Thank you!!

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@catherine59226]

Oh my goodness. Be still my heart. Another beautiful story. Thank you.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you ❤️

[@susanbrown7898]

My Grandma had 17 kids. 3 died so that left 14. Grandma was just barely 5' all my uncles were over 6' and all that family had a great sense of humor.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Wow! thanks for sharing that Susan!

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Susan, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@tracyrooster]

What a beautiful story.. so glad there back together can't imagine how they felt losing each other. But glad they lived to good age ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

thank you Tracy

[@Grammie-hk5vb]

"MY PEOPLE, MY PEOPLE. " Zora Neale Hurston The mountains, the oldest range known...The New River - 2nd only to The Nile and that's debated. My home, my roots, my core.Thank you and congratulations on your success. 🌹

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@sandrae4515]

Loved this sweet story about Essie, Bessie, and Dessie. Such a happy story. Thank you.

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@karenroot450]

Oh how I loved this heart warming story. To be sure a rarity. Too survive the times. What a life those young women must have had. Free ice cream would be any child’s ultimate happiness! I love your stories JD. You put so much life and love into each and every one. Thank you

[@theappalachiachannel]

It is an amazing story!

[@theappalachiachannel]

I do my best to honor the people who lived these true stories

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Karen, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@karenroot450]

Hello JD. I've been fine today and you? Shoot I just got that last Covid booster yesterday. Had to wait 2 months to get it due to having Covid from shaking people's hands after 2nd place at a pumpkin competition. Unfortunately I took that Plaxlovid medication which made everything taste horrible and made me smell exhaust all the time. Reminded me of what cancer patients would say while receiving chemo treatment. Lost some weight though!! I'm very happy when you tell your very own stories of your childhood and grandparents ❤ well have a great day. I just got done making chicken cacciatore if you lived next door I would have brought you and yes family some! JD, just waiting (patiently) for another good one. Peace

[@theappalachiachannel]

Sittin in my studio working on a new one now@@karenroot450

[@lindaconner3236]

Good food.. lots of exercise... lots of love. Stress but not like we have today. Recipe for a long life. 💗

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@thomasrogers4201]

Love all of your stories. Look forward to the next one. Thank you for sharing the past with us.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Sir!

[@melodiebear]

Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jillsy2815]

It felt like how my grandma used to tell me stories. Thank you for this❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@chrishensley6745]

Nice story......and so true on simple God fearing folk......unlike today,we have all the fancy stuff but common love and simple things is what makes things better.

[@theappalachiachannel]

That's true!

[@JOLENE2008]

I just popped some corn and I am going to settle down to hear a story? I love the stories from here🥰

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@bessiemann7468]

My name is Bessie after my grandmother. Thank you for this wonderful story

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Bessie!

[@bessieduplooy4996]

😊 I am one too lol . Strange seeing other Bessies around . I am from South Africa...Kinda strange seeing the name Bessie i.e Essie and Dessie and Bessie...😊

[@RevLeigh55]

I’m 68 years old and only knew one set of triplets in my whole life. I was in junior high with Arlene, Marlene and Darlene.

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@M_SC]

I like that they found 3 rhyming full names that already existed

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Leigh, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@lesliesmith5797]

Precious story. Thank you for sharing about these lovely girls. 💜💜💜

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you ❤️

[@motherearth5462]

I could listen to your voice all night with stories. I love the old photos... Thank you for sharing! (Appears to be a family reunion in the comments ❤)

[@theappalachiachannel]

Yes it does, how bout that!

[@connieparker8896]

I just love these stories, Thank you

[@theappalachiachannel]

Glad you like them!

[@charliepc56]

Great story. My wife and I have a granddaughter expecting twin girls, and the news has brought us much joy and excitement. Adding another would be even more joyous. Thanks again, JD.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Congrats Charlie!

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Charlie, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@maryannedelaney]

This is a great documentary. It was like a short version of Walton’s Mountain. Thank you for sharing this. I enjoyed it so much.

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@lsarlls3049]

What a wonderful, heartwarming story! Told in a way that makes me glad I decided to give your channel a try.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you ❤️

[@Tammissa]

My goodness that poor woman, how many kids did she have? 10? 12? 14? Kids? This mother needs a medal.

[@theappalachiachannel]

she had her hands full!

[@RiaJoubert-u1y]

Wow. I enjoyed listening to this. You did an excellent job at telling the stor

[@theappalachiachannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@avi.chan23]

I really enjoyed how you told this short story. Greatly done ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@janetconnors3113]

Loved this story.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you 🙏

[@sptuuri]

Blessed strong fabric of our country. I loved the story and comments.

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@jonni1960]

this was so awesome, loved it, thank you for your stories!!!

[@theappalachiachannel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Jonni, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@joecamel6196]

What an incredible awe inspiring narrative. The hand of our Heavenly Father God had to be involved with them :.

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@Deva-no3dn]

Wow that was an excellent presentation/reading. What an amazing family!

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you!

[@janetdurkee8527]

Such a lovely story! Thank you for posting about these lucky girls who were blessed with a loving family.

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@TSB12556]

Thanks for sharing this great story! My grandfather had a sister Bessie, and she had a daughter Bessie. They were called Big Bessie and Little Bessie and neither one stood 5 feet tall! When my mom was a kid she had neighbors Fern and Ferris that were twins born in different years 12/31/1914 and 1/1/1915. I wonder when the birthday party was?

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@justine_holloway]

wow, that's so interesting, fancy being born in a different year from your twin!

[@tinah.504]

What wonderful history. Thank you for such a beautiful story.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you ♥️

[@karenbrown4524]

What a wonderful channel that fell into my lap here. I loved this story and I'm ready to catch up with your other stories in your catalog.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Glad to have you here!

[@keyaireshine-kittle236]

My great great grandmother was a centenarian Appalachian in a small town of Pennsylvania, right on the PA/WV border. She raised my grandmother, her son founded a church in that town, and my children have children now, which would be her only great great grandchildren. If you ever want info on her, let me know!!

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@keyaireshine-kittle236]

I meant to say great great great grandchildren!

[@saner6888]

Really enjoyed that. He ran to the house to make sure there weren’t any more girls… pretty sure he didn’t have a say so at that point😌

[@theappalachiachannel]

😂 your right!

[@catherinehiggins4476]

This was Beautiful Story about three gril ,s growing up in the mountains,

[@DonnaMarieScholich]

Thank you for a beautiful story about real people and what a great story teller you are.😊😊❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you!

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Donna, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@veronicalopez-ks4oq]

gotta love these stories..idk it's sumthing about seeing the beautiful land and how they lived but still happy.Thank you

[@theappalachiachannel]

Our pleasure!

[@kathyglenn3424]

Love ❤️ this story wish there were photos of them as teens or young married women

[@theappalachiachannel]

I looked everywhere for more photos

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Kathy, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@denises.8203]

😆🤚just like a man to name someone else kid's. Im loving this,hopefully, it will become a movie with your fantastic voice.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you so much !

[@rhodatuckey7119]

Thank you this wonderful God blessed story...much love to the family...

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Rhonda, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@rhodatuckey7119]

@@trevorjennings720 fine, yes, thank you...

[@trevorjennings720]

@@rhodatuckey7119 That’s good to know you’re safe from the virus. Hope you’re having a nice and a wonderful day today??

[@rhodatuckey7119]

@@trevorjennings720 yes, thank you...