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Vinson Family Cemetery (2000)

18 Friday Sep 2015

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The Vinson Family Cemetery, which I visited on 28 June 2000, is located on Orchard Branch in Harts, Lincoln County, WV.

Row 1

Gene Howard Brewster (1945-1984)

Bill Brewster (1910-1984); s/o William and Aleyfare (Adkins) Brewster

Gary H. Brewster (18 May 1949-1 October 1981)

Genettie Sizemore (1900-1982)

Row 2

Kelley Denoris (17 December 1951-10 November 1990)

Row 3

Moss Vinson, Jr. (06 February 1948-03 June 1972); s/o Moss and Roxie (Tomblin) Vinson

Moss Vinson (05 September 1922-05 December 1989); s/o Lafayette and Elizabeth (Robinson) Vinson

Roxie Vinson (04 November 1926-1999); d/o Jackson and Elzina (Adkins) Tomblin; m. Moss Vinson on 07 May 1946

Row 4

Ernest C. Tomblin (13 January 1924-30 December 1986); s/o Jackson and Elzina (Adkins) Tomblin; US ARMY WWII

Leet 06.06.1924

18 Friday Sep 2015

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An unknown local correspondent from Leet in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on June 6, 1924:

We are having some beautiful weather at this writing.

Most everybody who attended decoration at Rector, W.Va., Sunday, reported a nice time.

Mrs. Edna Lambert made a flying trip visiting the home folks Sunday.

Misses Pearl and Virgie Brumfield, both of Toney, W.Va., went picnicking Sunday at Holden, W.Va., and had a nice time.

Mr. Wayne C. Brumfield was calling on Miss Thelma Huffman Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hatfield has just returned from Huntington, W.Va.

Mrs. Lambert and family from Huntington was visiting on Ugly this past week.

Mr. Clarence Lambert and Irvin Lucas have gone back to their old job at Holden, W.Va.

Mr. and Mrs. Brode Gill were out riding on a hay wagon Sunday.

Miss Hazel Toney and her grandma were out car riding.

____ Toney made a quick trip to Dollie Sunday.

Elza Adkins and Belva Reynolds were out walking Sunday.

Big Creek 06.20.1924

17 Thursday Sep 2015

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An unknown local correspondent from Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on June 20, 1924:

As Big Creek has been silent for a long time, I’ll write a bit of news.

Audley H. Austin paid Big Creek a short visit last Tuesday.

Miss Florence Wheeler and Miss Dicy Thomas have returned after a short stay in Logan.

There were quite a bunch of girls and boys at the croquet yards Sunday. Wonder who beat?

Miss Nell Perry made a flying trip to Logan, Monday.

Wonder how “Red” liked the car ride Sunday afternoon.

Jumbo Adams was seen on our streets here Sunday.

Mrs. John Roberts spent Sunday in Stone Branch and Kitchen.

Mr. Cecil Hager and Miss Nannie Lilly were out car riding Sunday afternoon.

Do you remember way back when Big Creek had only one automobile?

Charlie Harmon and Frank Toney spent all Sunday joy riding all by themselves.

We sure did have lots of noise here last Sunday. What is going to become of Big Creek?

Miss Pearl Mobley and Tom Vance were car riding last Monday.

Miss Susie Harmon spent Saturday night in Banco.

Florence how did you enjoy yourself Sunday?

What has become of Clay Pierce? I never see him any more. He must have been kidnapped.

Misses Marie Kitchen, Susie Harmon, Ruby Lucas, Lucille Toney, Christine Kitchen and Alta Ferrell were seen making their way to the croquet yard Sunday evening.

Miss Gladys Sanders has come home after a weeks’ stay on the farm.

Mrs. Ethel Hunter was visiting her father here but has returned to her home in Stollings, W.Va.

Well as news is scarce this week will send more next time.

With good luck and best wishes to the dear old Banner.

James S.P. Stafford

17 Thursday Sep 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for James S.P. Stafford, who resided in Logan County, West Virginia:

Son of John and Levisa (Spratt) Stafford (record given in sketch of John W. Stafford), was born Jan. 25, 1851, in Logan county, W.Va. On Jan. 18, 1878, he was united in marriage with Margaret E. Spratt, who was born in Tazewell county, Va., on Oct. 11, 1858. The records of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Stafford are as follows: Eva L., born Nov. 30, 1878; Levisa J., born Oct. 4, 1880; Ida Z., born Aug. 5, 1884; Suda E., born Nov. 9, 1886; and Essie P., June 20, 1888. Mrs. Stafford’s parents are John W. and Maria Jane (Peery) Spratt, her father was born Nov. 10, 1815, at Mt. Vernon, O., and now resides in Tazewell county, Va.; her mother was born in Tazewell county May 15, 1820, and died there on Feb. 13, 1875. The marriage of her parents was solemnized April 3, 1843, the Rev. David Young officiating, in Tazewell county, Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 841.

Empire Books & News (2015)

09 Wednesday Sep 2015

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The book and I will appear at Empire Books & News in Huntington, WV, this Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. If you're local, come and see us. We can discuss the feud. We will also be giving away material. Hope to see you there.

The book and I will appear at Empire Books & News in Huntington, WV, this Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. If you’re local, come and see us. We can discuss the feud. We will also be giving away material. Hope to see you there.

Price Lucas Family Cemetery (2015)

05 Saturday Sep 2015

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The Price Lucas Family Cemetery, which I visited on 3 September 2015, is located on Sand Creek ridge in Lincoln County, WV. Today, this cemetery is popularly known as the Lucas Cemetery or Lucas-Farley Cemetery. To reach the cemetery, drive 3.5 miles up the Big Fork or Laurel Fork of Saw Mill Hollow of Sand Creek. A four-wheel drive vehicle is required. I last visited this cemetery on 12 September 2002.

Row 1

unmarked rock headstone — Homer Maynard

Roger Lee Maynard (03 November 1965-13 December 1992)

Row 2

Johnny A. Farley (05 May 1956-30 May 1958)

Rachel Farley (04 July 1945-04 July 1945); d/o Melvin Clay and Causby Elvira (Lucas) Farley

Causby Elvira Farley (04 December 1917-13 July 1983); d/o David Price and Nancy (Neace) Lucas; m. Melvin Clay Farley

Melvin Clay Farley (19 November 1905-13 October 1989); s/o Matthew Clay and Rachel (Lucas) Farley

Howard Adkins, Jr. (27 July 1935-12 September 1998); s/o Causby Elvira Lucas

Dencil Ray Johnson (30 July 1940-24 November 2006)

Pearl Johnson (1939-still alive); d/o Melvin Clay and Causby Elvira (Lucas) Farley; m. Dencil Ray Johnson

Michael Johnson (1975-2014)

Clayton D. Johnson (1965-2009); s/o Dencil Ray and Pearl (Farley) Johnson

Debra Johnson (1965-still alive); m. Clayton D. Johnson

Row 3

NOTE: In 2002, I noted a tin marker reading “Lettie Farley” here

Ralph Farley (1886-1967); s/o R. Lee and Elvira (Lucas) Farley

rock headstone and footstone — Ralph’s second wife

rock headstone and footstone — c/o Vergie Thompson

“B.R.P.” carved on rock headstone with footstone

“R.F.” carved on rock headstone with footstone

(little gap)

NOTE: IN 2002, I noted two unmarked graves here.

Jane (1883-1920); d/o Ralph and Emmazetta (Nelson) Lucas; m. David Robinson Farley

Joe Farley (1919-1920); s/o David R. and Jane (Lucas) Farley

rock headstone and footstone

D.L. (died March 28, 1939)

NOTE: In 2002, I noted a rock here reading “C.R.” or “O.R.”

Row 4

Lilburn L. Farley (05 November 1931-23 January 2011); s/o Ralph “Rafe” and Nancy V. (Neace) Farley

Violet I. Farley (04 September 1937-02 November 1997); m. Lilburn L. Farley

Jocko and Jean Farley Baby (d. May 1957)

rock headstone with tiny footstone

rock headstone and footstone — child

rock headstone and footstone

(slightly out of row)

rock headstone and footstone

rock headstone and footstone

(gap)

hickory tree

large round rock headstone with rock footstone

“F.B.R.” carved on rock

rock headstone and small rock footstone

rock headstone and footstone

Susan Rakes (1858-1925); s/o John Clay and Rebecca (Elkins) Farley; m. Levi C. Rakes

Levi Rakes (1835-1929); s/o Levi and Ola Rakes

round rock headstone and tiny rock footstone; c/o Levi and Susan (Lucas) Rakes

rock headstone; c/o Levi and Susan (Lucas) Rakes

Row 5

rock headstone nearly buried

rock headstone laying on ground and footstone

tiny rock headstone and footstone

“F.L.” carved on rock

“D.P.L.” carved on rock; d. Nov 17, 1917; David Price Lucas; s/o John and Mary (Fry) Lucas

hickory tree

Row 6

rock headstone with hickory tree at footstone

rock headstone pile with tiny rock footstone

rock footstone

Edar M. Vance (1922-1998); d/o Tolbert and Nancy L. Adkins; m. Maxcil Vance

Charley Vance, Jr. (1942-2013)

Row 7

Margaret Ann Lucas (1876-1951); d/o Ralph and Emmazetta (Nelson) Lucas; m1. Owen O. Vance; m2. Allen Green Lucas

rock headstone

Florie Vance (27 February 1925-14 November 1927); born 28 October 1927; d/o Charles and Hazel (Nelson) Vance

Nellie Vance (09 June 1930-25 September 1931); d/o Charles and Hazel (Nelson) Vance

cement square headstone and rock footstone

cement square headstone and rock footstone

rock headstone and footstone

E. Vance — difficult to read — “June 14” — likely Elbert Vance, born c.1929, s/o Charley and Hazel (Nelson) Vance

rock headstone and footstone

Charley Vance (17 August 1898-11 July 1950); s/o Owen O. and Margaret (Lucas) Vance

Hazel Vance (1901-1966); born 1898; d/o Allen and Sibby (Lovejoy) Nelson; m. Charley Vance

cement square headstone

cinderblock headstone

Larry Owen Vance (22 January 1945-03 November 1986)

Maxcil Vance (16 February 1923-02 December 1988); s/o Charley and Hazel (Nelson) Vance

Mauna Rogers (1947-1994); d/o Charley and Hazel (Nelson) Vance

Row 8

Annie Lambert (10 April 1915-22 June 2001); d/o Ralph “Rafe” and Nancy V. (Neace) Farley; m. Albert A. Lambert

Albert A. Lambert (20 February 1921-30 January 1976); s/o Henderson and Lilly Mae (Lucas) Lambert; PVT US ARMY WWII; m. Anna D. Farley

Allen Green Lucas (1876-1960); s/o John W. and Sarah (Clark) Lucas

(gap)

hickory tree

rock laying on ground at hickory tree

rock headstone laying on ground

rock headstone and footstone

rock headstone and footstone

NOTE: Among the four unmarked graves listed above, three reportedly belong to “colored” people.

Row 9

“H.A.” carved on rock

(gap)

hickory tree

Robert L. Lucas (1906-1974); s/o Allen Green and Margaret A. (Lucas) Lucas

Lula Belle Lucas (17 November 1923-08 May 1950); d/o Bird and Lizzie (Tipton) Nelson; m. Robert Lucas

Roger Dale Lucas (23 December 1949-18 September 1950); s/o Robert and Lula Belle (Nelson) Lucas

Row 10

rock headstone and footstone (child)

(gap)

rock headstone and footstone

rock headstone and hickory tree as footstone; tin marker is faded

Row 11

Robert Brumfield (03 May 1935- still alive); s/o Paris and Julia A. (Lucas) Brumfield

Paris Brumfield (22 August 1888-11 January 1939); s/o John H. and Susan Ellen (Lucas) Brumfield

rock headstone and footstone

Jhonnie Hicks; s/o Bill and Chessie (Brumfield) Hicks

(large gap)

three trees

Thomas Clayton Church (01 December 1933-29 December 1999)

Sylvia Sibby C. Church (10 December 1935-17 December 2003); d/o Charley and Hazel (Nelson) Church; m. Thomas C. Church

Row 12

Ellen Louise Collins (15 May 1954-20 March 2011)

Row 13

Henry Luke Shelton (20 January 2007-20 January 2007); s/o Clifford and Pauline Shelton

George E. Lambert (03 June 1939-still alive); s/o Henderson and Lilly Mae (Lucas) Lambert

Fannie Lambert (20 April 1929-21 September 2011); m. George E. Lambert

Floyd S. Stafford

05 Saturday Sep 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Floyd S. Stafford, who resided at Christian in Logan County, West Virginia:

Was born in Logan county Dec. 15, 1838, in what is now the State of West Virginia, but was then a part of Virginia. In the war between the States his sympathies were with his native State, and he volunteered early in the struggle, serving till the surrender of General Lee at Appomattox, having enlisted in 1861 in Co. D, 36th Va. V.I. At the battle of Fayetteville, W.Va., Sept. 10, 1862, he was severely wounded, but after recovering he returned to services, and engaged in many more hard fought battles, till honorably paroled May 1, 1865, at Lewisburg, Va. Since the war he has resided on his farm in Logan county, in the cultivation of which and the management of a valuable grist mill that he also owns, he has been and is now engaged. His estate is situated on Guyandotte River and is one of the most valuable in the county, consisting of mineral and timber lands. As a citizen he is honored and beloved by all who know him; his post office address is Christian, Logan county, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 840-841.

William R. and Emily (Fry) Lucas graves (2015)

04 Friday Sep 2015

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Here I am visiting the graves of William R. and Emily (Fry) Lucas, my great-great-great-grandparents. Location: Billy Branch of Sulphur Spring Fork of Fourteen Mile Creek in Lincoln County, WV.

Here I am visiting the graves of William R. and Emily (Fry) Lucas, my great-great-great-grandparents. Location: Billy Branch of Sulphur Spring Fork of Fourteen Mile Creek in Lincoln County, WV. 30 August 2015

William R. “Billy” Lucas Family Cemetery (2015)

04 Friday Sep 2015

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The William R. “Billy” Lucas Family Cemetery, which I visited on 30 August 2015, is located in the head of Billy Branch of Sulphur Spring Fork of Fourteen Mile Creek in Lincoln County, WV. Today, this cemetery is popularly known as the Lucas-Adkins Cemetery.

Row 1

Floyd E. Bud Kirkendoll (1936-2009)

Lola Mae Kirkendoll (1937-2009)

Row 2

Ward Adkins (16 April 1922-06 August 2009); s/o Jesse L. and Fairabelle (Neace) Adkins; TEC 5 US ARMY WWII

Hildred Mae Adkins (08 Aril 1926-24 July 1999); d/o Spencer B. Adkins; m. Ward Adkins

Rachel Mae Hannah Marie Adkins (28 November 2007, only date)

Row 3

unmarked grave — no rock or tin marker

Douglas K. Vance (11 June 1984-08 August 2009)

(gap)

Joean C. Wentz (1930-1988)

Row 4

Anita Adkins (February 1963, only date); d/o Clyde and Sue Ann (Kirk) Adkins

Tonya Sue Adkins (December 1961, only date); d/o Clyde and Sue Ann (Kirk) Adkins

Katrina Adkins (October 1960, only date); d/o Clyde and Sue Ann (Kirk) Adkins

Margaret Ann Adkins (September 1964, only date); d/o Clyde and Sue Ann (Kirk) Adkins

Clyde Adkins (1920-1977); s/o Jesse L. and Fairabelle (Neace) Adkins; TEC 4 US ARMY WWII

Row 5

Timothy Brian “Petey” Adkins (10 July 1985-26 June 2003)

Mayme Adkins (14 July 1926-18 December 2002); m. Caudle Adkins

Caudle Adkins (01 April 1918-03 November 1993); s/o Jesse L. and Fairabelle (Neace) Adkins; TEC 4 US ARMY WWII

Russell W. Adkins (25 January 1953-20 June 1953)

Row 6

Thomas G. Adkins (04 June 1945-28 February 1998)

Glenna Jean McComas (1934-1966)

Inez Adkins (23 October 1914-19 September 2000); d/o Jesse L. and Fairabelle (Neace) Adkins

(gap)

Owens Clarence (15 September 1975-17 February 2011)

Row 7

rock headstone and footstone (baby)

rock headstone and footstone (baby)

rock headstone and footstone (baby)

Row 8

Jessie Adkins (1926-1932); s/o Jesse L. and Fairabelle (Neace) Adkins

Lloyd Adkins (1928-1929); s/o Jesse and Belle (Neace) Adkins

Jesse L. Adkins (22 February 1892-03 September 1944); s/o Cumberland Adkins and Caroline Lucas

Belle Adkins (12 December 1894-25 July 1980); d/o Albert and Delanie (Wiley) Neace; m. Jesse L. Adkins

Harold Adkins (21 January 1931-21 January 2003); s/o Jesse L. and Fairabelle (Neace) Adkins

Harold Adkins, Jr. (31 May 1959-06 August 2014)

Barbara Lynn Neace (1962-1977); d/o Walter P. and Ova (Adkins) Neace

Ova Neace (20 January 1924-10 April 1984); s/o Jesse L. and Fairabelle (Neace) Adkins; m. Walter Preston Neace

Daniel Keith Neace (30 November 1959-15 September 2006)

Row 9

Martha J. Lucas (10 October 1884-18 February 1920); m. John P. Lucas

(gap)

William Headley (25 August 1875-03 January 1961); s/o Caleb and Sarah (Farley) Headley

Caroline Headley (01 April 1872-09 November 1949); d/o William R. and Emily (Fry) Lucas; m. William Headley

(gap)

Jonathan Ray Maynard (18 May 1981-19 May 1981)

Row 10

rock headstone and footstone (child)

rock headstone and footstone

Everett Lucas (1885-1918); born November 1889; s/o T. Jefferson and Nancy E. (Manns) Lucas

(gap)

rock headstone and footstone (child)

Row 11

rock headstone that is likely the old headstone for William R. Lucas (see below)

William R. Lucas (1824-1896); born 1825; s/o John and Mary (Fry) Lucas

Emily Lucas (1836-1912); born 02 January 1832; d/o John and Catherine (Snodgrass) Fry; m. William R. Lucas; died 07 June 1910

small rock headstone and footstone

sharp rock headstone and footstone (very long grave)

small rock headstone and tall square footstone (child)

rock headstone and rock footstone (child)

rock footstone

Row 12

Nancy E. Lucas (22 November 1863-09 February 1909); d/o William and Marinda B. (Gartin) Manns; m. Thomas Jefferson Lucas

Jefferson Lucas (24 October 1860-19 January 1944); s/o William R. and Emily (Fry) Lucas

Lourane Lucas (1884-1902); d/o Leonard C. and Climene (Haskins) Lucas

Lucian Lucas (1880-1904); s/o Leonard C. and Climene (Haskins) Lucas; murdered

Ira Lucas (1882-1904); s/o Leonard C. and Climene (Haskins) Lucas; murdered

Climena Lucas (1852-1927); d/o Solomon and Tennessee (Brumfield) Haskins? m. Leonard Crockett Lucas

Leonard Lucas (1850-19??); s/o William R. and Emily (Fry) Lucas

(small gap)

small rock headstone and rock footstone

Row 13

Albert Neace (1906-1982); s/o Lilburn and Causby J. (Lambert) Neace

(gap)

rock headstone and rock footstone (child)

rock headstone and small rock footstone (baby)

rock headstone and rock footstone (baby)

rock headstone and rock footstone (child)

tall, pointy rock headstone

rock headstone

rock headstone and small rock footstone

small rock square headstone and rock footstone

small rock headstone and square rock footstone

large rock headstone and small rock footstone (child)

broken rock headstone and footstone

rock headstone and footstone

Row 14

rock headstone with rusted tin marker and rock footstone

rock headstone and footstone

“L.F.” carved on rock headstone with rock footstone

rock headstone with broken footstone (child)

small rock headstone and tiny rock footstone (child)

rock headstone and footstone

Rachel E. Adkins (08 October 1877-05 May 1946); d/o Leonard C. and Climene (Haskins) Lucas; m. Cumberland Adkins

Cum Adkins (03 July 1859-09 March 1921); born July 1857; s/o Mary Adkins

Everett “Skeet” Adkins (07 May 1905-26 May 1935); born 26 May 1904; s/o Cumberland and Rachel (Lucas) Adkins; died in car accident

Row 15

square rock headstone and footstone

rock headstone and footstone

(gap)

Gladys Neace (1924-1924)

Row 16

Mickel Sidney Neace (1979-1979)

Ira Dillard Neace (1897-1975); s/o Lilburn and Causby J. (Lambert) Neace

Tennessee Neace (1909-1938); m. Ira Dillard Neace

tiny rock headstone and rock footstone

pointy rock headstone with wooden cross at its footstone

A headstone reading “Edith Neace (1924-1924)” propped against a tree

small rock headstone

rock headstone and footstone

Row 17

Walter David Neace (05 February 1923-14 July 1978)

Ruth Neace (06 March 1927-18 February 1958)

Verlia May Neace (no dates)

square rock headstone and tiny little footstone

Alexander Stafford

03 Thursday Sep 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Alexander Stafford, who resided at Gilbert Creek in Logan (now Mingo) County, West Virginia:

Son of John and Levisa (Spratt) Stafford, was born March 7, 1854, in Logan county, W.Va. His parents are now deceased. On May 3, 1882, Mr. Stafford was united in marriage with Loventia A. Alderson. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Stafford are three in number, born in the order named: John E., born Oct. 2, 1884; Lura D., born Oct. 25, 1887; and Earl D., born May 17, 1889. Mrs. Stafford was born Nov. 16, 1862, in Logan county, W.Va. Mr. Stafford was engaged in mercantile pursuits from 1884 until 1888, and is at present filling the position of postmaster at Gilbert Creek, Logan county, W.Va., in connection with which he is also engaged in farming. Post office address, Gilbert Creek, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 840.