Lost lives - Finding the Waller family of Pikeville Kentucky-

Sorry about the gap in videos guys, I got stung by a wasp 3 times and had a reaction, I couldn't edit. -Heather
Joe Clarks blog link lookingbackkentuckyhistory.bl...
Effie Waller Smith find a grave www.findagrave.com/memorial/6...
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[@judytaylor4133]

What an amazing story, Leo, Mr. Waller life, I couldn't imagine his and his families hardship being born into salvey. Once freed, these wonderful people didn't stand around, saying poor me, they built themselves a business, educated themselves, they are true American heroes a true rags to riches story, thanks Leo.

[@DJoeClark]

One of your best videos to date, and not because I suggested it. You did a great job telling the story.

[@jamesholbrook5820]

I can't speak for everybody but that picture showed me a nice looking respectable family! Thx Leo

[@pamelamann8815]

Thx, Leo! Great story. Lovely tribute. God bless you!

[@elissalee3057]

I love true history. Tysm Leo

[@gregorygibson5455]

Hello Leo and Heather

[@michaelbedinger4121]

Awesome story! The Wallers were an example of what a little hard work and initiative can do for you. I am curious as to what happened to the older daughter. May they all rest in peace. Thank you very much Leo and Heather, for telling this story. Have a great day. 😊

[@stephanieabbott6383]

Thank you for sharing the Waller family history with so much respect and sensitivity

[@pammiedoodle8693]

Wonderful story about a family we didn’t even know existed prior to your video. These are the type of stories that tug at your heartstrings and make you wish you knew them or knew even more about them! Thanks again, Leo!👍🏼❤️🥰

[@threepurrs]

This has been such an interesting story. The cemetery is so beautiful.. dotted with tiny tombstones. Thank you for sharing the people with us….grateful Canadian 🇨🇦

[@SteveBall-wb1ok]

We hope you recover from the wasp stings quickly. Great video!

[@jimd8008]

Really good story and another great episode. Thank you for sharing this important history.

[@sherrilee230]

Times were hard back then. Soldier weren't excepted even after serving in the Confederacy it was hard for them to be accepted and that was a great man right there two great man the colonel and him thanks for sharing see you later Leo

[@cathy5072]

Wonderful story!

[@kimberleyannedemong5621]

Heather how awful to be stung like that. I hope you are ok now. This is a great video. I enjoyed learning about the Waller family

[@joanneweislocher8540]

Lovely story Leo. Thank you too Heather. Bless you and Bless Mr. Waller and his family too🙏

[@OlSgtLove]

Love the individual stories of life ...Respect to this man and his Family ,who after hardship ,got to work and made something of himself and a better life for him and his family. Great story .

[@roxannelandolt7852]

Thank you. Do you have a video of pike graves.

[@thehillbillyfiles]

Yes, but we're working on a new one.

[@normajeanhedlund7429]

Leo and Heather, please go have a check-up. Just saw a post about how the contamination from the East Palestine, Ohio spill has spread through the air to many surrounding states. Love all you do. Be safe

[@judypierce7028]

What a wonderful and beautiful story Leo! It so awesome that Mr. Waller became such a successful member of the community. Leo, this is a wonderful piece of Kentucky history. There is another story of a successful slave, John Parker, whose father was white, was brought to Kentucky. I have written a chapter book about this man, but not published as of yet. His story is very interesting. Thank you so very much Leo. This was just an awesome story. Sorry to hear that Heather was stung by a wasp. I have been in those shoes.

[@scampbell3363]

Hey from Memphis. Great story about great people. Sorry about those wasp stings Heather. I swell up something awful from them.

[@OldGearTech]

Another great video! I've said it before, but I'm so glad you all are documenting so many historical figures of the area before their stories are lost to time.There are a lot of unsung heroes lying in those hills. Sorry to hear about Heather's incident with the wasps. Reminds me of the multiple yellow jacket stings I would always get around the Chattaroy School as a kid. I guess the mascot of the school was appropriate.

[@brianlee784]

Leo, had you stayed the path of being a Pastor, I'd bet You'd have been among the greatest of them. Especially with a wife like heather. I just Love you both, Brother!

[@marilynspaziano9000]

I really enjoy your page. So informative and interesting. Not to mention the beauty of the scenery.

[@Catherinecb24]

What an amazing story.

[@brianpjohnson]

What a wonderful story, Leo an Heather on the Waller Family Rest in Peace Everyone in the Dill Cemetery God bless

[@virginiathompson7978]

I’m from Harlan County Kentucky but live in Columbus Indiana since 94 as I’m watching this video the song You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive comes on my daddy’s side during the 1800’s was a family feud between the HOWARDS & TURNERS how it all got started was someone thought the other family member was cheating at a poker game and as a joke caught the other persons hair on fire

[@claudiadesoto2378]

I’ve been cleaning and took a break and saw the video, just what I needed back to cleaning. I do enjoy watching you all’s videos and history in your beautiful place 👍

[@jessiemerritt9147]

God bless you all and your family very fascinating story ty. People who done great things despite their circumstances.

[@donnaelkins186]

❤ Thank you Leo! Mr. Waller may he rest in peace with his family.❤

[@pamelawooten3251]

Loved this story, Leo. Thank you for sharing. I hope Heather gets to feeling better from those stings. God Bless.

[@patricatfurever4051]

Great history lesson thank you for sharing! Yes! Great folks in Ky 😀

[@suzybailey-koubti8342]

Thank you so much, Leo and Heather ❤I loved this video ❤️

[@JudyChampion]

Another great, historic story! I love watching your videos! You guys keep up the great job in informing us! ❤

[@theburtseoni]

I know about getting stung by hornets! Never had an allergic reaction until about 10 years ago, and got stung about 10 times of my arms which sent me into anaphylactic shock and to the hospital. I was one sick pup, the Dr said I could have easily died. Not fun! Just glad you are feeling better now Leo!

[@pakedermsfavs9080]

Good one , I love these type .

[@ohmeowzer1]

Loved this story thank you

[@Skunkape74]

Another great story and video...Thanks for sharing guys!!!!

[@debdewitt4779]

Thank you Leo for such an inspiring story about this man and his family i have never understood why people can be so cruel to other people glad mr waller and his family was able to rise above all of that and have a good life tell Heather i hope she is feeling better i really enjoy all your videos and appreciate the hard work you both do to share the history and the stories of peoples life be safe and stay well😊

[@cyndi8783]

I enjoy all your videos, but this one was special. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work!

[@sharonprice9841]

Thank you for a great story

[@carrollrickard9684]

Thacoolnks Leo, God Bless and try to stay cool !

[@jacquelinemiller8383]

One of your best videos!

[@user-ef8vb4in1h]

Love your stories! Thank you!

[@ashsowers]

My mother was a justice from pikeville, always told she was cherokee she looked it but we found out she has sub saharan african dna, Her last name was Justice. (also a McCoy) But I just know my heritage is in this specific cemetery! My guess is her justices were actually descendents of the slaves of the Justice family. I hope one day to figure it out, Id be so grateful if you would do some investigating on these families Leo! love your channel.

[@debpalm8667]

Wonder if Mr Dils and Waller crossed paths in the service and brought Mr Waller to the area.

[@darian2948]

Thanks for another great video! I love history and love hearing your take on the past! Keep up the good work Heather and Leo! It’s appreciated 😁

[@cemeterrihaynes4435]

Just beautiful. Good for you. That was a lovely story avd you just earned my respect even more than you had.

[@thehillbillyfiles]

Thank you very much!

[@Susan71105]

Thanks

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[@scottbatzler412]

Waukesha,,, pronounced. Walk A Shaw

[@Grow.YT.Views.330]

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