Roane County WVGenWeb

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Roane County WVGenWeb is dedicated to making genealogical reference materials pertaining to the Roane County, West Virginia area freely and openly available on the Internet. We are a group of volunteers who contribute our efforts, talents and resources to make that goal a reality. We always welcome your ideas, suggestions, and especially your help!

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Gallahue Family Cemetery

Richard Griffith on 2013/4/17 19:00:00 (75)

Gallahue/Douglas/Robey Family Cemetery is located on Windyville Road, across the road from the address 250 Windyville, where the old Gallahue home was. It is no longer there, and now holds modular home. The cemetery it is not visible from the road because of the pine trees. There is a right of way

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Roane County was created by an act of the Virginia General Assembly in 1856. The land came predominantly from Kanawha county, but also from portions of Gilmer, Wirt and Jackson counties. The county was named in honor of Judge Spencer Roane.

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Population (in 2000): 15,446
Households (in 2000): 6,161
Land area: 483.57 sq. miles
County Seat: Spencer

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