Elementary School Series 7

Big Sandy School population in 1898. The students are identified with some noticeable old Auberry family names; Root, Estill, Ruth, Hamilton, and Corlew. The teacher is Mr. Fredericks. Lula Smith is #18. Lula Smith later married Wes Qualls and was the mother of Otis Qualls, a renowned cowboy and roper. Lula and Wes became known as Aunt Lu and Uncle Wes and were considered community treasures until their deaths in the 1960's. Mountain resident Wes Qualls is the grandson of Lu and Wes.