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Monthly Archives: July 2015

Jessie Brumfield cup and saucer (2014)

29 Wednesday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Harts

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Jessie Brumfield cup and saucer, Harts, WV, 2014

Jessie Brumfield cup and saucer, Harts, WV, 2014

James Andrew Nighbert

29 Wednesday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Civil War, Logan

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36th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Appalachia, civil war, Confederate Army, Elizabeth Nighbert, genealogy, George W. Nighbert, Germany, Henry H. Hardesty, history, James A. Nighbert, Knights of Honor, Logan, Logan County, Montgomery County, National Democratic Convention, R.A. Brock, Revolutionary War, Richmond, U.S. South, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, Wythe County

From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for James Andrew Nighbert, who resided at Logan, West Virginia:

Is descended on his father’s side from German ancestors who many years ago settled in America. They were a family of patriots, and as bravely served in the defense of their adopted country as they had done in their Fatherland. Both paternal and the maternal grandfathers of the subject of this sketch were Continental soldiers in the Revolutionary war. George W. Nighbert and his wife, Elizabeth Scaggs, are the parents of James Andrew Nighbert; the father was born in Wythe county and the mother in Montgomery county, Va.; their son, James Andrew, was born in Montgomery county, Va., and moved to Logan county, same State, in 1844. Here he has since resided. He espoused the Southern cause during the civil war, and served as first lieutenant in Co. B, 36th Va. Inf., and was major in 1st regiment Va. State Line; was member of the Virginia Legislature from 1863 until 1865; President of the County Court, Logan county, from 1880 to 1888; was one of the delegates to the National Democratic Convention in 1888; at the present time he is the largest resident land owner in Logan county, in the management of which he is at present engaged. He is a large-hearted, generous citizen, thoroughly interested in the progress of his State and county, always ready to devote his time, talents, means and influence to aid a progressive movement, and has contributed largely to render Logan one of the leading counties in the State. Mr. Nighbert is a member of the Knights of Honor.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 836.

Hugh Dingess grave (2014)

28 Tuesday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Cemeteries, Lincoln County Feud

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Appalachia, Blood in West Virginia, cemeteries, genealogy, Harts Creek, history, Hugh Dingess, Hugh Dingess Family Cemetery, Lincoln County Feud, Logan County, photos, Smokehouse Fork, U.S. South, Viola Dingess, West Virginia

Hugh and Viola (Dingess) Dingess grave, Smokehouse Fork of Harts Creek, Logan County, WV, 24 August 2014

Hugh and Viola (Dingess) Dingess grave, Smokehouse Fork of Harts Creek, Logan County, WV, 24 August 2014

Hugh Dingess Family Cemetery (2014)

28 Tuesday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Harts Creek, Cemeteries, Lincoln County Feud, Shively

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Betty Dingess, Bill Brewster, Bill's Branch, Blaine Dingess, Bruce Dingess, cemeteries, Cleo Dingess, Delphia Dingess, Don Braudis Dingess, Donna Jean Dingess, Fisher Dingess, genealogy, Harts Creek, Henry Dingess, history, Hugh Dingess, Hugh Dingess Family Cemetery, Hugh Dingess Hollow, John Dingess, John M. Slone, Logan County, Martha Dingess, Mary Dingess, Mathew Dingess, Matilda Dingess, Millard Dingess, Pauline Dingess, Sally Dingess, Smokehouse Fork, Viola Dingess, Wallace Dingess, West Virginia

The Hugh Dingess Family Cemetery, which I visited on 24 August 2014, is located on Smokehouse Fork of Harts Creek in Logan County, WV. Driving up Smokehouse Road from the old Shively Post Office, it is located to the right of the road just past Hugh Dingess Hollow (or Bill’s Branch, as the stream is sometimes called). I updated this cemetery list on 3 August 2015.

Row 1

rock headstone and footstone

Fisher Dingess — tin marker; born about 1917; s/o Willis and Bertha (Adkins) Dingess

Viola Dingess — tin marker; born 23 August 1919; d/o Willis and Bertha (Adkins) Dingess; died 23 July 1921

Cleo Dingess — tin marker

Viola Dingess (15 April 1860-12 October 1896); d/o Harvey S. and Patsy Ann (Adams) Dingess; m. Hugh Dingess

Hugh Dingess (01 June 1858-23 May 1916); s/o Henderson and Sarah (Adams) Dingess

rock headstone

rock headstone and footstone (baby)

rock headstone and footstone

B. BRU — This is Bill Brewster; born 10 April 1854; s/o James and L. (Holbrook) Brewster; m. Nancy Cline (sister to Matilda Cline); died 24 July 1921

Row 2

Harry Dingess (12 April 1930-1940)

(small gap between graves)

rock headstone and footstone

square rock headstone and small rock footstone

Mathew Dingess — tin marker

(hump)

rock headstone and footstone, both fell over (baby)

rock headstone fell over with footstone?

little rock headstone located out of sync with Row 2 just below the footstones for the graves of Don and Bruce Dingess in Row 3

Row 3

rock headstone laying with small rock beside of it protruding upward

tiny rock headstone protruding upward, large rock footstone

rock headstone

square rock headstone laying on ground

(hump)

smashed rock headstone, thick square footstone

little rock headstone

Don Braudis Dingess (28 September 1913-18 April 1948); s/o Charles Everett and Bessie (Cline) Dingess

Bruce Dingess — tin marker; born 26 July 1900; s/o Hugh and Matilda (Cline) Dingess; died 06 February 1940

Delphia Dingess (03 May 1903-16 July 1971); d/o Charles and Minerva (Vance) Hager; m. Charles Evert Dingess

Row 4

Sally Dingess (01 January 1898-16 August 1986); d/o Harvey and Flora Belle (Farley) Dingess; m. Millard Dingess

Millard Dingess (30 September 1892-10 December 1956); s/o Hugh and Viola (Dingess) Dingess

(gap between graves)

Wallace Dingess (December 1886-September 1944); s/o Hugh and Viola (Dingess) Dingess

Betty Dingess (1894-1938); d/o David and Nancy Ann (Cabell) Farmer; m. Wallace Dingess

Henry Dingess (24 June 1928-06 November 1966); s/o Wallace and Betty (Farmer) Dingess; WV PFC INFANTRY

Row 5

“T.D.” on rock footstone behind Wallace Dingess — this is Terry Dingess, s/o Dave and Dorothy (Farley) Dingess

(gap in graves)

John Dingess (19 January 1900-29 October 1955)

Blaine Dingess (1906-1955); s/o Hugh and Matilda (Cline) Dingess

Matilda Dingess (17 October 1878-03 July 1962); d/o James and Pricie (Roberts) Cline; m1. ?; m2. Hugh Dingess; m3. Charles Hager

Row 6

Mary Dingess (1932-2005)

Donna Jean Dingess (22 July 1937-31 July 1975)

tin marker — name and date gone

Row 7

John M. Slone (11 October 1982-11 October 1982)

Martha Dingess (08 July 1923-17 January 1998); d/o Millard and Sally (Dingess) Dingess

Pauline Dingess (17 May 1921-07 April 2003); d/o Millard and Sally (Dingess) Dingess; m. Charles Edward Dingess

Others Reportedly Buried Here:

Thelma Dingess (August 1924-22 August 1927); d/o Millard and Sally (Dingess) Dingess

Janett Dingess (1930-16 August 1934); d/o Charles Everett and Delphia (Hager) Dingess

Harvey Dingess (13 April 1930-24 June 1941); s/o Millard and Sally (Dingess) Dingess

Bernie Adams grave (2015)

26 Sunday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Harts Creek, Cemeteries, Whirlwind

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Thanks to Kathy Adams and her family, I located the Bernie Adams grave earlier this year. 28 March 2015

Thanks to Kathy Adams and her family, I located the Bernie Adams grave on Harts Creek earlier this year. 28 March 2015

John M. Adams Family Cemetery (2015)

26 Sunday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Harts Creek, Cemeteries, Whirlwind

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Bernie Adams, cemeteries, Charlie "Poos" Adams, Dicie B. Vance, genealogy, Halie Martin, Harts Creek, history, Hoover Fork, Jane Adams, John M. Adams Family Cemetery, John Morgan Adams

The John Morgan Adams Family Cemetery, which I visited on 28 March 2015, is located on Hoover Fork of Harts Creek in Logan County, WV. It is situated 0.6 miles up main Hoover from the mouth of McCloud Branch. It is located on the right going upstream. This cemetery is covered in growth and small trees, nearly forgotten.

Row 1

Halie Martin (January 1926-21 May 1947); d/o Isaac J. and Margaret (Baisden) Workman; m. Linville Martin

Row 2

Jane Adams (02 May 1865-29 September 1945); d/o James W. and Virginia Jane (Dalton) Workman; m. John Morgan Adams

John M. Adams (30 March 1869-29 March 1921); s/o Solomon H. and Dicie (Mullins) Adams

Dicie B. Vance (26 June 1895-21 August 1931); d/o John M. and Jane (Dalton) Adams; m. William Vance

Bernie Adams (1907-1962); s/o John M. and Jane (Dalton) Adams

Charlie Adams (1903-1989); s/o John M. and Jane (Dalton) Adams

Steve Haley and Paul Kowert (2015)

26 Sunday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Ed Haley, Music

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Steve Haley, grandson of Ed Haley, and Paul Kowert, of Punch Brothers, were two of my recent dinner companions in Nashvillle. Two outstanding fellows.

Steve Haley, grandson of Ed Haley, and Paul Kowert, of Punch Brothers, were two of my recent dinner companions in Nashvillle. Two outstanding fellows. 21 July 2015

George W. Morgan

26 Sunday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Logan

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for George W. Morgan, who resided at Logan, West Virginia:

Holds the office of justice of the peace at Logan C.H., and is a most efficient and honorable officer. He owns a beautiful residence in this town, where he resides with his interesting family. Besides his official business, he is a carpenter and builder by trade. The Morgans have lived in Logan county many years, and have always ranked among the best and most influential citizens. Isaac E. Morgan, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Wyoming county, W.Va., April 8, 1811. He held several offices in that county; was representative in the House of Delegates from 1853 to 1854. He married, Oct. 24, 1837, Dollie C. Stone, who was born in that county April 3, 1815; the marriage took place in that county. They were the parents of the subject of this sketch. The father died in Logan county Oct. 1, 1879; the mother Jan. 19, 1876. Their son, George W. Morgan, was born in Logan county, W.Va., Sept. 2, 1855; was married there March 8, 1878, to Miss Polly Ann Chapman, who was born in the same county Feb. 2, 1849. Their marriage has been blessed with one daughter, Dollie Maud, born in Logan county, W.Va., Nov. 28, 1878; is now residing with her parents. Isaac E. Morgan, father of George W., was at the time of his death, Oct. 1, 1879, honorably filling the position of president of the county court, and had held many other offices; no citizen of this county has ever been more highly esteemed, nor has the death of one been more deeply regretted. The post office address of George W. Morgan is Logan Court House, West Virginia.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 835-836.

John and Marie Hartford grave (2015)

26 Sunday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Cemeteries, John Hartford

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During my recent trip to Nashville, I visited John's grave and placed flowers.

During my recent trip to Nashville, I visited the final resting place of my late friends, John and Marie Hartford.

Solomon H. Adams Family Cemetery (2014)

17 Friday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Harts Creek, Cemeteries, Whirlwind

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The Solomon H. Adams Family Cemetery, which I visited on 28 June 2014, is located 0.8 miles up Hoover Fork of Harts Creek in Logan County, WV. Driving up Hoover, it is situated to the right of the road. Today, this cemetery is popularly called the Grover Adams Family Cemetery.

Row 1

unmarked rock headstone and footstone — baby

Row 2

Annie Adams (05 January 1933-09 April 1934); d/o Willie and Bertha (Mullins) Adams

Row 3

Florence A. White (07 May 1888-09 August 1980); d/o Solomon “Squire Sol” and Ellen E. (Curry) Adams; m1. Grover Adams

(gap)

Daniel Lee “Danny” Adams (16 June 1963-12 January 2003)

Sherry Ann Adams (1964-1965)

Row 4

Ira Adams (1930-1930); s/o Grover and Florence (Adams) Adams

Willis Adams (18 November 1921-15 July 1930)

Grover Adams (29 December 1883-25 June 1935); s/o Solomon H. and Dicie (Mullins) Adams

Carl Adams (20 January 1906-03 or 05 May 1967); s/o Grover and Florence (Adams) Adams

Daniel L. Adams (07 March 1942-29 November 1968); s/o Carl and Virginia (Booth) Adams

Denny Ray Adams (1974-1975)

Row 5

Docha Adams (1937-1940)

Ruby Adams (1914-1942); d/o George and Mary Jane (Mullins) Adams; m. Reed Adams

Lois Adams (1942-1943); d/o Reed and Ruby (Adams) Adams

Lora B. Adams (1939-1948); d/o Reed and Ruby (Adams) Adams

Row 6

Dicie Adams (21 January 1850-21 June 1927); d/o Alexander and Peggy (Fleming) Mullins; m. Solomon H. Adams

Sol Adams (20 November 1846-21 January 1924); s/o Joseph and Dicy (Mullins) Adams

Jim Martin (29 December 1920 or 09 February 1920-21 September 1924)

Row 7

Lester Martin (16 March 1919-16 March 1919); s/o Joe and Laura Bell (Adams) Martin

unmarked square rock headstone and footstone — baby

(small gap)

Herod P. Loftis (31 March 1939, only date); VIRGINIA PVT 318 INF 30 DIV

Tennis Adams, Jr. (05 December 1961-01 June 1988); s/o Tennis and Flora (Riffe) Adams

Tennis Adams (04 February 1940-10 January 2008); s/o Carl and Virginia (Booth) Adams

Flora Adams (13 April 1941-still alive); d/o Pat and Lucy (Williams) Riffe; m. Tennis Adams on 20 November 1959

Row 8

small unmarked rock headstone and footstone — baby?

small unmarked rock headstone and footstone — baby?

Edgar Adams (26 February 1911-21 April 1911); s/o Grover and Florence (Adams) Adams

possible grave — no rocks

(gap)

Allie Maynard (no dates) “inft” born 22 November 1938; d/o Woodrow and Merrill (Adams) Maynard; died 24 November 1938

J.R. Maynard (no dates) “inft” born 13 January 1940; c/o Woodrow and Merrill (Adams) Maynard; died 13 January 1940

NOTE: One of the “baby” graves is actually a pig.

West Virginia Archives and History (2015)

17 Friday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Lincoln County Feud

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West Virginia Archives and History, Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV, 16 July 2015

West Virginia Archives and History, Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV, 16 July 2015

William W. McDonald

17 Friday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Man

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Ann Brook McDonald, Bilton McDonald, Bruce McDonald, Charles L. McDonald, genealogy, Giles County, Guyandotte River, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Huff's Creek, Logan County, Man, Marshall McDonald, Mary A. McDonald, Millard McDonald, Minerva A. McDonald, Miriam Alice McDonald, Parthena McDonald, R.A. Brock, Richmond, Sarah McDonald, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, Wayne McDonald, West Virginia, William W. McDonald

From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for William W. McDonald, who resided at Man, West Virginia:

Was born April 1, 1817, in Giles county, Va. In Logan county, Va., Aug. 28, 1846, he was married to Minerva A. Dingess, of same county; three children were born of this union: Charles L., died in 1888 in his 41st year; Mary A. (now married); Sarah, died in infancy. Their mother died March 27, 1851. September 24, 1857, Mr. McDonald was united in marriage to Parthena Scaggs, who died April 22, 1873, leaving seven children, all of whom are now living; Millard (now married), Bruce, Bilton, Wayne, Ann Brook, Miriam Alice and Marshall; except the first, they reside with their father. The McDonald family have long resided in Logan county, where they have been large land owners and respected citizens. The subject of this sketch is owner of a beautiful home, situated at the confluence of Huff’s Creek and Guyandotte River; he is a man of the highest integrity, loved and honored by all who know him; his post office address is Man, Logan county, West Virginia.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 835.

West Virginia Archives and History (2015)

16 Thursday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Lincoln County Feud

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Tonight, I will present a lecture regarding the Lincoln County Feud at West Virginia Archives and History in Charleston, WV. This is a great honor. I could not have written my book without the vast resources of the state archives and its helpful staff. 

55 Good Things About West Virginia (2015)

15 Wednesday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Lincoln County Feud

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I’m pleased to report The State Journal has selected me to appear in its annual edition of 55 Good Things About West Virginia. I do not feel worthy of this magnificent honor, but I believe strongly in the importance of my work and give all praise and credit to my many dear late great friends. Thank you.

The State Journal (Charleston, WV), June 2015

The State Journal (Charleston, WV), June 2015

Cain Adkins military record (1861)

15 Wednesday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Adkins Mill, Civil War, East Lynn, Lincoln County Feud, Stiltner

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Cain Adkins military record 1

Cain Adkins military record, 129th Virginia Militia, Carter’s Company, 1861. Cain Adkins, a resident of Adkins Mill in Wayne County, WV, later lived on Harts Creek in Lincoln County

Cain Adkins military record 2

Cain Adkins military record, 129th Virginia Militia, Carter’s Company, 1861. Cain Adkins, a resident of Adkins Mill in Wayne County, WV, later lived on Harts Creek in Lincoln County

Cain Adkins military record, 129th Virginia Militia, Carter’s Company, 1861. Cain Adkins, a resident of Adkins Mill in Wayne County, WV, later lived on Harts Creek in Lincoln County

Cain Adkins military record, 129th Virginia Militia, Carter’s Company, 1861. Cain Adkins, a resident of Adkins Mill in Wayne County, WV, later lived on Harts Creek in Lincoln County

Cain Adkins military record 4

Cain Adkins military record, 129th Virginia Militia, Carter’s Company, 1861. Cain Adkins, a resident of Adkins Mill in Wayne County, WV, later lived on Harts Creek in Lincoln County

Old Peter Mullins Family Cemetery (2014)

15 Wednesday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Harts Creek, Cemeteries

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The (old) Peter Mullins Family Cemetery, which I visited on 28 June 2014, is located 1.1 miles up Buck Fork of Harts Creek in Logan County, WV. To reach the cemetery, I met Cody Mullins at Ted Drive. Cody drove me through the creek all the way to Carter Hollow, then through a large weedy bottom and up to the cemetery, which was well-maintained.

Row 1

Holly Mullins (12 April 1943-no death date); s/o Jack and Dixie (Mullins) Mullins

Rosa Mullins (25 July 1945-04 October 2008); d/o Peter and Bertha (Bryant) Dalton; m. Holly Mullins on 01 April 1967

Holly F. Mullins, Jr. (19 April 1966-28 November 2010); s/o Holly and Rosa (Dalton) Mullins

Row 2

Sol Mullins (10 October 1858-__ February 1910); s/o Peter and Jane (Mullins) Mullins

M.A.M. (15 December 1858-20 February 1915); Mary Ann Mullins; d/o Thomas and Olivia (Doss) Bryant; m. Sol Mullins

Row 3

Nancy Carter (died 08 July 1905); born about 1850; d/o David E. and Sophia (Helmick) Kinser; m. Thomas Carter

unmarked rock headstone and footstone

unmarked headstone and footstone

unmarked rock headstone and footstone

Row 4

unmarked baby grave?

Rodney Mullins (1967-1967)

Row 5

possible grave — rock headstone and footstone fell over

GIANT ROCK SLAB — Peter Mullins, born about 1804; s/o Solomon and Sarah (Cathey) Mullins; died about 1888

unmarked rock headstone — Jane Mullins? d/o John and Ollie (Cox) Mullins; m. Peter Mullins; NOTE: Jane is either buried beside of Peter under the rock slab, or here

Row 6

Roy Mullins (11 February 1924-01 June 1928); s/o Grover and Virgie (Richards) Mullins

Virgie Mullins (08 June 1894-26 April 1930); d/o U.S. and Patsy Anna (Dingess) Richards; m. Grover Mullins

Grover Mullins (14 July 1892-14 December 1967); s/o Sol and Mary A. (Bryant) Mullins

Howard Mullins (29 September 1919-11 February 1970); s/o Grover and Virgie (Richards) Mullins; US AIR FORCE WWII KOREA

Row 7

Kerry D. Mullins (21 July 1963-14 October 1979)

unmarked rock footstone

Pearl Mullins (05 December 1911-18 September 1962)/ d/o Callohill and Melvina (Mullins) McCloud; m. Tracy Mullins

Tracy Mullins (21 August 1917-21 July 1976); s/o Grover and Virgie (Richards) Mullins; SGT US ARMY WWII

possible grave — sunken spot — no rocks

(gap going downhill)

Row 8

H.W.M. (22 December 1835-09 June 1915); Weddington Mullins; s/o Peter and Jane (Mullins) Mullins

(gap going downhill)

Row 9

Delenda Mae Adams Ortiz (18 March 1970-09 December 2013)

Row 10

Cheyenne Emanual Adams (07 August 1959-18 September 2009)

Edna Mae Adams (06 March 1939-25 March 2010); d/o Jack and Dixie (Mullins) Mullins; m. King Adams

King E. Adams (1933-1987); s/o George and Queenie (Mullins) Adams

Sonja Marie Johnson (25 July 1957-23 June 1996)

Candrian Lee Ramey (09 July 1974-03 January 2011)

William P. Jonas signature (1864)

15 Wednesday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Civil War

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William P. Jonas enlistment,

William P. Jonas enlistment, 7th Regiment West Virginia Cavalry (1864)

Isaac B. Lester

15 Wednesday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Wyoming County

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Isaac B. Lester, who resided at North Spring, West Virginia:

Is one of the most highly respected citizens of Wyoming county. Having been appointed superintendent of public schools, he served with honor and integrity that proved him well worthy of the trust; his term of office having expired, he was reappointed and continued to hold the office during five consecutive terms. When the civil war broke out he espoused the Southern cause, and enlisted in the Confederate army, Aug. 2, 1861, in Co. G, 22d Va. V.I.; during the first year was promoted to adjutant of regiment; served till the close of the war and received honorable discharge at Christiansburg, Va., 1865; had taken part in 37 pitched battles besides sieges and skirmishes. The subject of this record was born in Wyoming county, W.Va., Sept. 24, 1833, and in that county on the 5th of January, 1854, was happily married to Mary E. Godfrey, who was born in the same county June 7, 1833. Of this marriage have been born Pleasant, born Nov. 21, 1855, now married; Lewis I., Oct. 28, 1857, now married; Matilda M., born Dec. 2, 1880, died Aug. 5, 1881; Leanza F., born March 13, 1865, resides with parents. Mr. Lester is engaged in conducting his farm and in attending to his numerous interests as owner of large and valuable coal and timber lands, besides his handsome home on Little Cub Creek, where he resides with his family. His post office address is North Spring, Wyoming county, West Virginia.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 834-835.

Andrew D. Robinson (1867)

12 Sunday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Harts Creek, Harts, Warren

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Andrew D. Robinson is appointed road supervisor, November 1867 (p. 49). Commissioners Record Book 1, Logan County Clerk's Office, Logan, WV.

Andrew D. Robinson is appointed road supervisor, November 1867 (p. 49). Commissioners Record Book 1, Logan County Clerk’s Office, Logan, WV.

Peter M. Mullins Family Cemetery (2014)

12 Sunday Jul 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Harts Creek, Cemeteries, Whirlwind

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The Peter M. Mullins Family Cemetery, which I visited on 27 June 2014, is located 0.2 miles up Hoover Fork of Harts Creek in Logan County, WV. It is visible to the right, going upstream.

Row 1

Lucian D. Adams, Jr. (17 April 1960-17 April 1981)

David Lee Adams (27 December 1961-27 December 1979)

Lucian Adams (1934-2010); s/o Robert and Garnet (Mullins) Adams

Anna Ruth Adams (1936-2012); d/o Julius and Gracie (Jordan) Farley; m. Lucian Adams

Row 2

Roy H. Dempsey (14 June 1934-02 May 2011); s/o William Riley and Bertha (Browning) Dempsey

Geraldine A. Dempsey (28 January 1939-still alive); d/o Robert and Garnet (Mullins) Adams; m. Roy Dempsey on 24 Sept 1955

Thomas L. Mullins (1923-1975); s/o Peter M. and Allie Fair (Robinson) Mullins; US NAVY WWII

Allie F. Mullins (07 November 1883-14 July 1965); d/o David Wilburn and Catherine (Harmon) Robinson; m. Peter M. Mullins

Peter M. Mullins (19 January 1873-21 February 1940); s/o Charles W. and Ann (Carter) Mullins

Charles W. Mullins (03 April 1906-05 May 1942); s/o Peter M. and Allie Fair (Robinson) Mullins

Wilburn David Mullins (08 September 1908-04 January 1980); s/o Peter M. and Allie Fair (Robinson) Mullins

Mary Dingess Mullins (04 March 1911-06 May 1987); d/o Harvey and Flora (Farley) Dingess; m. Wilburn Mullins

Levern Mullins (19 January 1936-19 April 2000); s/o Wilburn D. and Mary (Dingess) Mullins

Row 3

Robert Adams (29 August 1901-23 December 1980); s/o Horatio and Mattie (Adams) Adams

Garnet Adams (12 November 1910-11 October 2000); d/o Peter M. and Allie Fair (Robinson) Mullins; m. Robert Adams

Billy Adams (27 January 1933-31 January 1933)

Row 4

Thelma Browning Dobrino (04 March 1923-02 June 1968); d/o Roy and Parlee (Mullins) Browning

Emmett Roy Browning (1898-1955); s/o Miles B. and Amanda (McCloud) Browning

Janelle Browning (1936-1943); d/o Roy and Parlee (Mullins) Browning

Charles Edward Browning (08 August 1929-12 September 1974); s/o Roy and Parlee (Mullins) Browning; SGT US MARINE CORPS

James Lee Browning (1933-1975); s/o Roy and Parlee (Mullins) Browning; SGT US MARINE CORPS KOREA

Emmett Roy Browning (18 November 1924-29 September 1994); s/o Roy and Parlee (Mullins) Browning

Parlee Mullins Browning (20 July 1904-24 November 2000); d/o Peter M. and Allie Fair (Robinson) Mullins; m. Roy Browning

Row 5

Rebecca Ruth Hatfield (08 August 1952-08 August 1952)

Regina Lea Smith (29 June 1970-29 June 1970)

“Dad” (new grave with no marker)

(gap)

Harold V. York (1922-1970); s/o C.N. and Lydia York

Row 6

Michael Ray Mullins (1953-1953)

Peter M. Mullins, Jr. (25 February 1951-13 May 1968)

Pete Mullins (1915-1984); s/o Peter M. and Allie Fair (Robinson) Mullins

Fonnie Mullins (1918-1995); d/o Noah and Shirley (Adams) Bryant; m. Pete Mullins

Helene Mullins Crittenden (08 July 1942-13 July 2009)

Ralph Edward Mullins (26 September 1939-20 December 1984); US AIR FORCE

Row 7

George Mullins (31 October 1880-03 November 1972); s/o Charles W. and Ann (Carter) Mullins

Truman Mullins (05 October 1948-13 April 2004)

Opposite Direction:

George J. Trent (16 March 1940-09 September 2001)

Hilda R. Trent (21 February 1947-still alive); m. George J. Trent on 08 Dec 1967

Ruth Evelyn York (12 July 1921-02 August 1997)

Abby Lea Ooten (03 December 1964-22 January 2011)

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