Step back in time through the Cockayne family’s historic photographs, preserved as part of the Valley Farmstead’s archives. This collection offers a rare glimpse into daily farm life, family traditions, and the changing landscape of rural America. Hundreds of images capture moments from the Cockayne family’s life, from everyday chores to community gatherings. The photographs document not only the family but also the social and agricultural history of Glen Dale, West Virginia, making them a valuable resource for researchers and visitors alike. By curating these images online, the farmstead ensures that the stories of past generations remain accessible to the public. The collection helps visitors connect with the cultural fabric of the Ohio Valley, offering insights into how families lived, worked, and celebrated more than a century ago.

A vintage black and white photo of a person riding a horse-drawn carriage in a field, with a stack of hay on the front of the horse.
Pictures of Farm Life
An old sepia-toned photograph of a large school with a tower, surrounded by a fence and small plants in the foreground.
Life in Marshall County
An old sepia-toned photograph showing four men outdoors in front of a bushy background. Three of the men are standing, and one is seated on a chair. All are dressed in vintage clothing, including hats.
Groups of Family and Friends
A two-story wooden house with broken windows and damaged roof, surrounded by snow, with power lines overhead.
Valley Farm
A vintage black-and-white photograph of a man and woman from the 19th century. The woman is standing on the left, wearing a long dark dress with a high collar and a white lace trim, her hair pulled back. The man is seated on a chair on the right, dressed in a dark suit with a bow tie, with short hair and a mustache. The woman has her hand on the man's shoulder, and the man rests his hands on his knee. The background shows a painted landscape scene, likely a studio setting. The photo has damage, especially on the upper right corner.
Family Photos
A detailed black-and-white illustration of a Cockayne Farmstead in West Virginia, showing American Merino sheep, horses, cows, and a steamboat on a river in the background, with mountains and trees.
Cockayne Farmstead
Various photos
Old sepia-toned photograph of three children standing outdoors next to a wooden fence and large trees.
Smith Dog, ca. 1900 (Copy)
An old sepia photograph of four men, three standing and one sitting, outdoors in front of bushes and rocks, dressed in 19th-century clothing with hats.
A vintage black and white photo of a woman sitting on a porch with a small dog and a cat. The woman is wearing a bonnet and a checkered dress, and the dog is a black and white spaniel sitting in front of her. The cat is walking towards the woman, and
A black and white photograph of five women in Victorian-era dresses posing together. The women are in a studio setting with a painted backdrop.
An black and white photograph of two women and a dog on a dirt road surrounded by trees. One woman is sitting on the ground near an open car door, and the other is standing, petting the dog.
Two women wearing old-fashioned dresses and hats standing outdoors near a small tree or shrub.
Six women in vintage dresses around stone well with buckets and a pulley, outdoors with trees
An old sepia-toned photograph of a family at the beach, with two children in the foreground holding sticks, and two women standing behind them, with a beach and buildings visible in the background.
Four children sitting and standing on a sandy beach with a busy town with buildings and people in the background.
An old sepia-toned photograph of five women, some wearing hats, posing together indoors.
Three women outdoors in a grassy area with trees in the background, holding tools and wearing vintage clothing.
An old, faded black and white photograph of seven women and one young girl outdoors, sitting and kneeling on the ground. They are dressed in vintage clothing, with some wearing white dresses and others in darker outfits, some with hats. The backgroun
An old sepia-toned photograph of a group of 14 people, with women standing in the back row and men sitting on the ground in front, outdoors with trees in the background.
A vintage black-and-white photograph of a group of women and children sitting and standing on the steps outside a brick building.
Sepia-toned vintage photograph showing three women with styled hair and old-fashioned clothing.
Black and white vintage portrait of a woman with short wavy hair, wearing a light-colored blouse or dress, posed against a plain background.
A vintage black and white photo of a decorated Christmas tree with ornaments, tinsel, and angel toppers. In front, there are wrapped presents, a doll dressed in period clothing, and a decorated armchair.
Black and white photo of four people standing on the steps of a house with a porch. Two children and two women, all dressed in old-fashioned clothing, posing outdoors during the day.
A vintage black and white family photograph of eight people standing outside in front of a house with a window and vines. The group includes adults and children, with some children being held or standing close to adults.
Vintage black and white photograph of a large family gathering outdoors, with adults and children posing in front of trees.
Group of men and women outdoors in what appears to be a historic photograph, with some seated and others standing under trees.
A sepia-toned vintage photo of a group of men, women, and children outdoors under trees, dressed in early 20th-century clothing, with some standing and some sitting on the grass.
An old black-and-white photograph of four Asian women sitting in front of a wooden fence, with a small dog in front of them.
A black-and-white vintage photograph of a young man in a suit and a woman in a dress with a large hat, posed outdoors with a bench and plants in the background.
A vintage black-and-white photograph of a boy in a white shirt and dark pants, sitting outdoors on a concrete surface, with a backdrop of a wooden fence and leafy plants.
A vintage portrait of a young man with styled hair, dressed in formal attire, monochrome tones, slightly damaged photograph with tears and marks.
A sepia-toned portrait photograph of a young man wearing a suit and tie, looking slightly to the side.
A black-and-white photo of a man and woman standing outdoors. The man is wearing a suit and tie with a hat, and the woman is dressed in period clothing with a large-brimmed hat. They are standing in front of a brick building with windows.
A vintage sepia-toned photograph of a woman with styled hair, wearing a high-neck lace blouse, looking at the camera with a slight smile.
A sepia-toned photograph of a young woman in vintage clothing, sitting on a box with one leg crossed over the other, in front of a scenic backdrop, framed in an oval shape with a textured black border.
A vintage black-and-white photo of a girl sitting on a fallen log in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, dated July 4, 1912, with handwritten notes underneath.
Three young children sitting on a wooden ledge outside a house, dressed in vintage clothing, in an old black and white photograph.
Black and white photo of three young boys standing outdoors on a street, dressed in vintage clothing with buildings in the background.
Old black-and-white photo of a young girl with curly hair sitting in a vintage baby carriage
A black and white photo of a baby lying in a large, oval-shaped pillow or cushion with a plain background. The baby has light-colored curly hair, freckles, and is dressed in a long-sleeved garment, smiling slightly and looking at the camera.
A sepia-toned photograph with a mirror-like reflection of a young person with short hair, wearing a striped shirt, looking at the camera. The background shows a tree and an outdoor setting.
A vintage black-and-white photo of a woman holding a young child outdoors, with trees in the background.
A person holding a pumpkin and a small animal, possibly a puppy, outdoors with trees in the background.
A vintage black-and-white photograph of a woman sitting on grass outdoors, holding a baby on her lap. The woman has curly hair, and the baby is wearing a light-colored dress with puffy sleeves. The background features trees and a clear sky.
Old black-and-white photo of a young boy sitting in a toy wagon outdoors, with trees and a house in the background.
A young boy sitting in an outdoor chair in front of a leafy bush, wearing a sailor suit and socks.
Group of children and a few adults sitting outdoors under trees.
A sepia-toned vintage photograph of a woman standing outdoors with a tree and building in the background.
A black and white photo of a man standing in an open grassy area with trees in the background. The man is wearing a cowboy hat, plaid shirt, and dark pants, and is looking at the camera.
A person on a ladder trimming tree branches next to a house in black and white
A black and white photo of a person in a plaid dress standing next to a fallen wooden boat on a riverbank surrounded by trees.
Two children standing in front of a snowy house, with one child saluting and both dressed warmly in winter coats and hats, in a black and white photograph.
Three men in suits having a conversation in a room with patterned wallpaper and a wooden cabinet, date marked as November 1962.
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