26 Tuesday May 2015
Posted in Big Harts Creek, Lincoln County Feud
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Appalachia, Blood in West Virginia, circuit clerk, crime, genealogy, Henderson Dingess, history, Lincoln County Feud, Logan, Logan County, U.S. South, West Virginia
Henderson Dingess and others serve as jurors (March Term of Court, 1866). Source: Law Orders Book A (1868-1875), p. 146, Logan County Circuit Clerk’s Office, Logan, WV.
26 Tuesday May 2015
Posted in Big Harts Creek, Cemeteries
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Albert J. Kirk, cemeteries, Clarence Kirk, David Kirk, Dola Kirk, Dora D. Workman, Dorothy Ann Gore, Dortha Kirk, Edwin Drury McCann, Elsa Kirk, Ema Jean Kirk, Fannie McCann, French McCann, genealogy, Harry L. Kirk, Harts Creek, history, Hugh Farris, Jack Kirk, James Edward Kirk, Jimmy C. Kirk, Ken Neri, Lawrence Kirk, Logan County, Manuel Kirk, Mary Kirk, Mattie workman, Melvin Kirk, Melvin Kirk Family Cemetery, Melvin Kirk Jr., Michael Lawrence Kirk, Mima Kirk, Musco Kirk, Phillip Ray Kirk, Piney, Robert Workman, Rosco Kirk, Sallie Kirk, Sharon Kirk, Susan Farris, Susie Neri, Thomas Kirk, West Fork, West Virginia, William T. McCann
The Melvin Kirk Family Cemetery, which I visited on May 25, 2015, is located on Piney at West Fork of Big Harts Creek in Logan County, West Virginia.
Row 1
James Edward Kirk (15 January 1965-02 March 2008)
Jimmy C. Kirk (19 August 1938-20 July 1966); s/o Musco and Sallie (Workman) Kirk; SP4 US ARMY
Musco Kirk (13 October 1901-13 March 1984); son of Melvin and Susan (Thompson) Kirk
Sallie Kirk (09 April 1911-06 December 1990); d/o Fletcher and Rachel (Messer) Workman; m. Musco Kirk
Row 2
Infant Williams (09 April 1951-09 April 1951); d/o Henry and M. Iris (Kirk) Williams
Jack Kirk (1926-1927); son of Pat and Eva (Brumfield) Kirk
Phillip Ray Kirk (1941-1948); d/o Shelby and Hollie M. (Justice) Kirk
Row 3
Dola Kirk (1914-1915); d/o Pat and Eva (Brumfield) Kirk
Elsa Kirk (1916-1917); d/o Pat and Eva (Brumfield) Kirk
Michael Lawrence Kirk (24 June 1940-10 April 1960); s/o Lawrence and Mima (Gore) Kirk
Mima Gore Kirk (02 February 1920-29 March 2009); d/o Joseph A. and Flora M. (Dingess) Gore; m. Lawrence Kirk
Lawrence Kirk (17 July 1918-07 May 2011); s/o Pat and Eva (Brumfield) Kirk
Row 4
Albert J. Kirk (28 November 1898-07 September 1960); son of Melvin and Susan (Thompson) Kirk
Thomas Kirk (1937-1938); s/o Albert and Pearl (Kirk) Kirk
Harry L. Kirk (01 January 1944-08 March 1944); s/o Albert and Pearl (Kirk) Kirk
Sharon Kirk (01 January 1944-08 January 1944); d/o Albert and Pearl (Kirk) Kirk
David Kirk (29 November 1946-02 December 1946); s/o Albert and Pearl (Kirk) Kirk
Row 5
Dortha Kirk (1920-1992); d/o Ben T. and Hattie Alice (Headley) Kirk; m. Melvin Kirk, Jr.
Melvin Kirk, Jr. (1910-1974); s/o Melvin and Susan (Thompson) Kirk
Dora D. Workman (10 August 1912-21 January 1916); d/o William and Minnie B. (Thompson) Workman
Mary Kirk (06 March 1975-06 March 1975)
gap between graves
Kenneth Morris Neri (07 July 1927-24 January 2004); US ARMY TSGT US AIR FORCE WWII KOREA
Susie Neri (1940-still alive); d/o Melvin and Dortha (Taylor) Kirk, Jr.
Row 6
Teresa M. Kirk (20 January 1954-still alive)
Manuel Kirk (28 February 1938-
Helen J. Kirk (22 May 1945-17 August 2008)
Clarence Kirk (03 December 1936-03 December 1936); s/o Melvin and Dortha (Taylor) Kirk, Jr.
Melvin Kirk (18 February 1862-25 February 1911); s/o Thomas and Elizabeth (Maynard) Kirk
Susan Kirk Farris (15 June 1867-08 May 1953); d/o Patton and Delanie (Tomblin) Thompson; m1. Melvin Kirk; m2. Hugh Farris
Hugh Farris (15 May 1885-12 May 1952); s/o William and Elizabeth A. (Conley) Farris
Row 7
French McCann (30 June 1913-26 September 1931); s/o William T. and Ida (Kirk) McCann
Fannie McCann (13 January 1916-08 November 1918); d/o William T. and Ida (Kirk) McCann
William T. McCann (20 December 1882-14 January 1929); s/o Kerrick and Elizabeth (Dalton) McCann
William T. McCann, Jr. (29 May 1921-30 July 1998); s/o William T. and Ida (Kirk) McCann
Row 8
Edwin Drury McCann (26 January 1935-28 January 1935)
gap in graves
Dorothy Ann Gore (1961-1983)
Kimber Nicole Workman (October 1991)
Baylee Danielle Workman (13 November 2004-13 November 2004)
Kaleb James Workman (27 March 2010-09 November 2010)
Row 9
Matilda “Mattie” Vance Workman (21 December 1873-XXX); d/o Addison and Theresa (Ross) Vance; m. Robert Workman
Robert Workman (February 1861-12 May 1922); s/o William M. and Mary J. (Thompson) Workman
Row 10
Rosco Kirk (03 March 1935-
Ema Jean Kirk (09 March 1934-02 September 1992); d/o William E. and Lula (Vance) Fowler; m. Rosco Kirk
Tammy Browning (14 June 1961-20 October 2014); d/o Rosco and Ema Jean (Fowler) Kirk
26 Tuesday May 2015
Posted in Wyoming County
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22nd Virginia Infantry, Almeda Cook, Annie Cook, Appalachia, Confederate Army, David H. Cook, Elizabeth Cook, Florence Cook, genealogy, Giles County, Henry H. Hardesty, history, James H. Cook, John R. Cook, Joseph L. Cook, Mary E. Cook, Missionary Baptist Church, Nancy Cook, Oceana, preacher, R.A. Brock, Robinson Cook, U.S. South, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for James H. Cook, who resided at Oceana, West Virginia:
Is a son of Robinson and Nancy Cook, both natives of Giles county, Va.; the father was born Feb. 7, 1812; both parents now reside in Wyoming county, W. Va. Their son, James H. Cook, the subject of this sketch, was born Aug. 11, 1835, in Logan county, W.Va. He was united in matrimony to Elizabeth Cooper, Dec. 25, 1855, in Wyoming county, W.Va. His wife was born in Giles county, Va., Feb. 3, 1842. Their children have the following records. David H., born Feb. 21, 1857, now married; Almeda, born March 25, 1859, now married; Joseph L., born June 6, 1864; Mary E., born June 30, 1866; Florence, born Aug. 21, 1868; Annie, born Aug. 15, 1870; John R., born April 3, 1879; the last five live with their parents. Mr. James H. Cook enlisted in Co. I, 22d Va. infantry, C.S.A., and served from 1862 for 12 months, having espoused the cause of his native State. In 1868 he was received into the fellowship of the Missionary Baptist Church, and was a most devoutly pious and consistent Christian, always zealous in all Church and Sunday School work. In 1872 he entered the ministry of that church, and ever since has labored in the spread of the Gospel. As a minister he is greatly beloved by all who know him, having been the instrument in the hands of the Master by whom many have been turned to righteousness. He resides in Oceana, Wyoming county, W.Va., with his family, and by his earnest precepts as well as conscientious example is accomplishing great good in the cause of Christ. He spends his leisure hours during the week, when not engaged in preaching at his appointments, in attending to his farm.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 826-827.
26 Tuesday May 2015
Posted in Cemeteries, Harts, Lincoln County Feud
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Appalachia, Bill Brumfield, Blood in West Virginia, books, Brandon Kirk, cemeteries, Cole Branch, genealogy, Harts Creek, history, Lincoln County, Lincoln County Feud, photos, U.S. South, West Virginia
Bill Brumfield grave, located at Cole Branch of Big Harts Creek, Lincoln County, WV
25 Monday May 2015
Posted in Wyoming County
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Amanda E. Cook, Appalachia, Araminta Lester, Araminta M. Cook, farming, genealogy, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Inez V. Cook, Jacob Cook, Kentucky, Laura M. Cook, Linda Cook, Mathew J. Lester, Oceana, Pike County, R.A. Brock, Richmond, U.S. South, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Jacob Cook, who resided at Oceana, West Virginia:
Son of Jacob and Linda (Chambers) Cook, was born Aug. 5, 1860, in Wyoming county, W.Va. His parents are now living in this county at very advanced ages, the father born May 21, 1814, and the mother July 19, 1819. Jacob Cook was married Feb. 19, 1885, Miss Amanda E. Lester becoming his wife. The result of this union has been: Araminta M., born Jan. 4, 1885; Inez V., born May 17, 1886; and Laura M., born June 29, 1889. Mrs. Cook’s father, Mathew J. Lester, was born June 10, 1846, and her mother, Araminta Lester, was born in Pike county, Ky., Jan. 1, 1844, both now residing in Wyoming county. Mr. Cook is a farmer, and his post office address is Oceana, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 826.
25 Monday May 2015
Posted in Cemeteries, Hamlin, Lincoln County Feud
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Blood in West Virginia, Brandon Kirk, cemetery, genealogy, history, Joseph E. Chilton, Lincoln County, Lincoln County Feud, photos, prosecuting attorney, Saint Albans, Teays Hill Cemetery, West Virginia
Joseph E. Chilton, who is buried at Teays Hill Cemetery in Saint Albans, West Virginia, served as Prosecuting Attorney for Lincoln County during the 1880s. He prosecuted the Haley-McCoy murder case in 1890.
25 Monday May 2015
Posted in Big Harts Creek, Poetry, Spottswood
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Appalachia, Belle Dora Adams, Daisy Adams, genealogy, Harts Creek, history, Howard Adams, Logan County, Major Adams, poetry, Trace Fork, West Virginia, writing
This history of early life in Logan County, West Virginia, was written by Howard and Daisy Adams. Howard (1906-1976) and Daisy (b.1915) were children of Major and Belle Dora Adams of Trace Fork of Harts Creek. Titled “The life of pioneers during the latter half of the eighteenth century and the beginning of the 19th century” and written in the late 1960s or early 1970s, their history marks the only known attempt by local people to reconstruct the story of pioneer life. This poem, dedicated to their father, appears at the end of the history. It is dated March 15, 1946.
There by the road stands our dear old home
Where once we did dwell.
With Mother and Dad we would roam
O’er our homestead we loved so well.
We would sit by the fire on a winter night
Talking happy and gay.
Sometimes Dad would read while the fire burns bright,
The Bible, and then, he would pray
That God would watch over his loved ones dear
And our neighbors all around.
We would feel God’s presence near
As we knelt in that circle round.
Mother was a favorite of us all.
Dad loved her very dear.
We did love to hear her call
When the evening time was near.
She could soothe away our worries and frowns
And make us want to smile.
Oh, how I wish we could now sit down
With Mother and Dad for a while.
On January tenth, nineteen and thirty-nine,
I shall never forget that day,
God called our mother, leaving us behind
To worry along on life’s way.
God needed another angel fair
To live in His heavenly domain,
So He took our mother, with her love so rare,
To dwell in that home of fame.
We sure loved our dear old dad,
Though he ruled us with a vim.
He was the best friend we ever had
And we thought the world of him.
I shall never forget that Saturday night,
As the clock was striking nine,
As we sat around the fireside bright
Dad left us behind.
It was on December 16, 1944,
While our friends were standing around,
We had done all we could and could do no more.
The Death Angel of the Lord came down.
He took the breath from our darling dad,
And Dad will suffer no more,
But our hearts will always be lonesome and sad
Until we meet on that golden shore.
21 Thursday May 2015
Posted in Cemeteries, Green Shoal
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Appalachia, Bird Brumfield, cemeteries, constable, Fry Cemetery, genealogy, Green Shoal, history, Lincoln County, U.S. South, West Virginia
William Bird Brumfield grave, Fry Cemetery, Green Shoal, Lincoln County, WV, 2002
20 Wednesday May 2015
Posted in Wyoming County
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Addie P. Cook, Alice L. Cook, Anna Laurie Cook, Appalachia, Boone County, Charles F. Cook, Charles W. Cook, coal, Edgar Cook, genealogy, George W. Cook, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Huff's Creek, John Cook, Lucinda Cook, Marshall Cook, Mary A. Cook, Nannie G. Cook, Oceana, Perry C. Cook, R.A. Brock, Raleigh County, Richmond, timbering, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Charles F. Cook, who resided at Oceana, West Virginia:
Was born in Wyoming county, Jan. 3, 1843; was married to Lucinda O’Neal in Raleigh county, Nov. 12, 1868; their union has been blessed with nine children, eight of whom are at the present time residing with their parents: Edgar, Anna Laurie (died when three years old), Charles W., Nannie G., Marshall, Addie P., Perry C., George W., and Alice L. His father, John Cook, was born in Wyoming county, W.Va., June 20, 1818, and died there May 25, 1887. Mary A. Jarrell was born in Boone county, W.Va., March 8, 1818, and died in Wyoming county, March 10, 1873; they were married May 5, 1831. Mr. Cook owns a beautiful home, situated on Huff’s Creek, Wyoming county; he also has other estates, consisting of extensive coal and timber lands. He is descended from one of the oldest and best families of that county; is a man of high moral character, and has the esteem of all who know him. His post office address is Oceana, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 825-826.
18 Monday May 2015
Posted in Ferrellsburg
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Appalachia, clock, culture, Enos "Jake" Adkins, Ferrellsburg, Guyandotte River, history, life, Lincoln County, photos, riverboats, U.S. South, West Virginia
Enos “Jake” Adkins clock. Jake Adkins (1825-1907) purchased this clock and a barrel of dishes from a riverboat that came up the Guyan to Ferrellsburg, WV.
18 Monday May 2015
Posted in Big Harts Creek
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Appalachia, Belle Dora Adams, culture, Daisy Adams, history, Howard Adams, Logan County, Major Adams, U.S. South, West Virginia
This history of early life in Logan County, West Virginia, was written by Howard and Daisy Adams. Howard (1906-1976) and Daisy (b.1915) were children of Major and Belle Dora Adams of Trace Fork of Harts Creek. Titled “The life of pioneers during the latter half of the eighteenth century and the beginning of the 19th century” and written in the late 1960s or early 1970s, their history marks the only known attempt by local people to reconstruct the story of pioneer life. This final part of the history includes information regarding sugar-making.
So the time of year for sugar making has arrived. You see, the sugar and syrup supplied on the farm came from big sugar maple trees. This operation began usually in the early spring and lasted about 30 days. First the trees had to be tapped. To do this a large 2 inch auger was used to bore holes at a 45 degree angle downward in the tree or if no auger was available deep cup like notches were cut in the trees with an ax. Then a small auger was used to bore holes slanting upward into the holes made by boring with larger auger or ax. Now a little hollow piece of wood called a spline was needed. To get this elder bushes were used. A piece about a foot long with the ___ removed forming a pipe. This was driven up ___ in the small holes in the tree. he spline extended out from the tree far enough to reach buckets or troughs. The juice from the trees poured out through the splines into the troughs. The troughs were made by cutting down a buckeye or basswood tree about 16 inches in diameter and sawing in block about 3 feet long. These blocks were splint in halves and each half or the flat side chopped or dug out as it was called. A foot adz was used for this operation. These troughs, which held at least 5 gallons were placed under the splines in trees to catch the sap or juice. They usually had 75 to 100 trees tapped. Several large kettles were set in rock and clay furnaces. Also the molasses pan was used, too. The sugar water or juice from the trees was carried and poured in these kettles and the evaporator pan. Fires were built and it was boiled in to syrup and sugar. Boy, this took a lot of work and long hours. I’ve heard Granny tell many times about sugar making time. I have eaten some of this sugar and syrup and it was sure good. Even if the old pioneer lived a hard life I’ll say one thing: He sure had better food than we have now.
18 Monday May 2015
Posted in Cemeteries, East Lynn, Lincoln County Feud
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Armilda, Blood in West Virginia, Cain Adkins, cemeteries, Community Memorial Gardens, genealogy, history, Lincoln County Feud, Mariah Adkins, Wayne County, West Virginia
Community Memorial Gardens, Armilda, Wayne County, WV. 12 October 2014
18 Monday May 2015
Posted in Wyoming County
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Alfred Lee Cook, Berry L. Cook, genealogy, Henry H. Hardesty, Ingobe Justice, Logan County, Minnie Cook, Oceana, R.A. Brock, Richmond, Thomas Justice, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Berry L. Cook, who resided at Oceana, West Virginia:
The subject of this sketch, was born in this county Jan. 5, 1867, and in Logan county, W.Va., Sept. 20, 1888, he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Justice. The issue of this union has been one son, Alfred Lee, born July 17, 1889. Mrs. Cook’s father is Thomas Justice, who was born in Logan county, W.Va., June 15, 1834, and her mother, whose maiden name was Ingobe Bailey, born in this county Jan. 29, 1832, both of whom are living. Mr. Cook is a farmer, and his post office address is Oceana, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 825.
18 Monday May 2015
Posted in Big Sandy Valley, Lincoln County Feud, Matewan
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author, Blood in West Virginia, books, Brandon Ray Kirk, history, Lincoln County Feud, Matewan, Matewan Depot, Mingo County, West Virginia
“Blood in West Virginia” is available for purchase at Matewan Depot in Matewan, WV
13 Wednesday May 2015
Posted in Wyoming County
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Albert William Cook, Bear Spring Branch, David C. Bailey, Delia Cook, Dennis Bailey Cook, England, genealogy, Henry H. Hardesty, history, James B. Cook, John Cook, L. Jane Bailey, Logan County, Matilda Cook, Oceana, Ollie Ellender Cook, postmaster, R.A. Brock, Richmond, Tazewell County, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Albert William Cook, who resided at Oceana, West Virginia:
Second son of James B. and Matilda (Shannon) Cook, was born July 19, 1861 at Oceana, W.Va. His father was born Sept. 11, 1826, in Wyoming county, W.Va. (then Logan county, Va.), of a family that has been long seated in this section; the ancestor, John Cook, came from England and made the first settlement about 1878 near Oceana, in what is now Wyoming county. His mother was also a native of Logan county, Va., now Wyoming county, W.Va., born Nov. 7, 1836. On Feb. 18, 1885, A.W. Cook was united in marriage with Ollie Ellender Bailey, the marriage being solemnized at Bear Spring Branch, Wyoming county; she was born there March 26, 1867. The result of this union is one living son, Dennis Bailey, born Oct. 3, 1889; they lost their first-born, Delia, on Feb. 5, 1886, aged one month and 11 days. Mrs. Cook’s parents are David C. and L. Jane (Lambert) Bailey, the father born here April 4, 1843, and the mother on April 3, 1849, in Tazewell county, Va. Of twelve children, nine sons and three daughters, Mrs. Cook is the oldest. In connection with his mercantile pursuits, Mr. Cook was appointed postmaster June 11, 1889, at Oceana, W.Va., and as proof of his accommodating efficiency toward the public, he has furnished the office at his own expense a handsome cabinet of government lock-boxes and cause the office to be designated a money-order office. The amount of mail matter received and sent from this office is indicative of the prosperity of the section. Mr. Cook’s post office and residence is Oceana, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 825.
12 Tuesday May 2015
Posted in Guyandotte River, Logan
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Anthony Lawson, genealogy, history, Josephus Workman, land grant, Logan County, Robert Workman, Virginia, West Virginia
Anthony Lawson survey (1841), 47 acres, Logan County, (West) Virginia
Anthony Lawson survey (1841), 47 acres, Logan County, (West) Virginia
Anthony Lawson survey (1841), 47 acres, Logan County, (West) Virginia
11 Monday May 2015
Posted in Wyoming County
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Amanda Claypool, Cyclone, Elizabeth Claypool, genealogy, George Claypool, George R. Claypool, Greenbrier County, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Huff's Creek, John Claypool, Levi Claypool, Logan County, Mary Claypool, Robert Claypool, Roscoe Claypool, Tazewell County, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, William Claypool
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for William Claypool, who resided at Cyclone, West Virginia:
Was born in Greenbrier county Feb. 28, 1832; having removed to Logan county, W.Va., he there married Amanda Buchanan Nov. 22, 1874. Of this union have been born: John, March 22, 1876; Mary, Feb. 20, 1879; George R., Sept. 24, 1882; Roscoe, June 17, 1888; they all live with their parents at their beautiful home situated on Huff’s creek, Logan county. Their father is a good citizen, honored and respected by all who know him. John Claypool, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Tazewell county, Va., Jan. 12, 1798, and died Feb. 20, 1879, in Logan county; they left five children: William, George, Elizabeth, Levi, and Robert, all of whom are now living. Mr. William Claypool’s post office is Cyclone, Logan county, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 824.
11 Monday May 2015
Posted in Guyandotte River, Harts
Isaac Adkins Shoals, Harts, WV, 2007
10 Sunday May 2015
Posted in Wyoming County
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Brooke Chambers, Claude Chambers, Damaris Chambers, genealogy, Giles County, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Inez Chambers, James Chambers, lawyer, Lee Chambers, Leroy Chambers, Luther Chambers, Luther Lybrook Chambers, Margaret A. Chambers, Monroe County, Oceana, Pulaski County, R.A. Brock, Richmond, Tazewell County, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Luther Lybrook Chambers, who resided at Oceana, West Virginia:
Attorney at law, Oceana, Wyoming county, W.Va., was born in Monroe county, W.Va., April 22, 1856. His wife, Brooke Chambers, was born in Tazewell county, Va., Mar. 16, 1864. They were married in Wyoming county, W.Va., Nov. 6, 1881. Their home has been blessed with the following children: Lee, Inez, Claude and Luther. Mr. L.L. Chambers’ parents, James and Margaret A. (Lybrook) Chambers, were residents of Monroe county, W.Va., and the father continues to reside there; he was born in that county in 1825; his wife, the mother of the subject of this sketch, was born in Giles county, Va., in 1828, and died in Monroe county, W.Va., in 1882. Mrs. L.L. Chambers’ parents are residents of Wyoming county, W.Va. The father, Leroy Chambers, was born in Monroe county, W.Va., Sept. 15, 1821; his wife, Mrs. L.L. Chambers’ mother, was born in Pulaski county, Va., Jan. 1, 1834; her maiden name was Damaris Farmer. The Chambers family date their ancestry back many generations. The founders of the family in America came directly from England, and were among the old Virginia aristocrats in the colonial days. They have always been people of means and influence. The subject of this brief record has been a practicing lawyer in Wyoming and adjoining counties for several years, and has built up a large and extensive practice. He is a man of fine intellect and the best of business qualities; though yet a young man, he is among those who stand at the head of the profession in West Virginia, and is one of the leading men of his county.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 824.
10 Sunday May 2015
Posted in Inez, Lincoln County Feud
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Aquillia Porter, Blood in West Virginia, genealogy, Hart, history, John W Runyon, Kentucky, Lincoln County, Lincoln County Feud, Martin County, Mary M. Runyon, photos, Stidham, Wealthy Hinkle, West Virginia
John W. Runyon family, c.1900. Mr. Runyon, shown at back left, was a storekeeper and timberboss in Hart during the late 1880s. His wife, the former Mary M. Williamson, is shown at back right. Their daughters are also shown (l-r): Aquillia and Wealthy.
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