MUD TAVERN

Historic Community

The Gleaves Family

W. A. Gleaves, Sr. Mr. Gleaves, known as “Bud,” was the grocer man for Mud Tavern’s Grocery. His wife, Ms Carrie Strasser Gleaves continued to operate the grocery store after her husband’s death.

James Gleaves (standing on the gas pump), Carrie and W. A. Gleaves (on the right),
W. A. Gleaves, Jr. (infant in W. A.’s arms) on the porch at Gleaves Store

Carrie Strasser Gleaves in her yard

The W. A. Gleaves Home in Mud Tavern

W. A. Gleaves (on the left)
with two Mud Tavern oldtimers: A. E. McClanahan and Charles Cheshire

James Gleaves. He is the son of Mr. W. A. Gleaves and wife, Carrie Strasser Gleaves. James Gleaves was a Trustee of the Elm Hill Community Club.

James Gleaves and his car