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Patton Thompson military record (1862-1863)

24 Friday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Harts Creek, Civil War

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34th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, Abbotts Branch, Appalachia, Barney Carter, civil war, Confederate Army, constable, deputy sheriff, genealogy, Harts Creek, Harts Creek District, history, John B. Floyd, John C. Chapman, Lincoln County, Logan, Logan County, Patton Thompson, Smokehouse Fork, West Virginia

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Patton Thompson military record, 34th Battalion Virginia Cavalry (Company D), 1862-1863. Patton Thompson, a resident of Smokehouse Fork of Harts Creek, Logan County, WV, is my great-great-great-grandfather.

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Patton Thompson later lived at the Baisden farm on Guyandotte River just above Abbotts Branch.

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During the early 1880s, Patton Thompson was a Lincoln County deputy sheriff and a constable in Harts Creek District.

Patton Thompson

24 Friday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Harts Creek, Civil War, Green Shoal

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34th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, Abbotts Branch, Appalachia, Branson Tomblin, Chloe Thompson, constable, David Thompson, Delana Thompson, deputy sheriff, Feriba Tomblin, genealogy, Green Shoal, Guyandotte River, Harts, Harts Creek, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Jenks Thompson, John F. Thompson, Lincoln County, Logan County, Margaret Thompson, Martha J. Thompson, Mary A. Thompson, North Carolina, Patsy Thompson, Patton Thompson, Susan Kirk, Susan Thompson, Tazewell County, Virginia, West Virginia, William Thompson

From “Hardesty’s History of Lincoln County, West Virginia,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Patton Thompson, who resided near Green Shoal in Lincoln County, West Virginia:

Patton Thompson and Delana Tomblin were united in the holy bonds of matrimony in Logan county, (now) West Virginia, October 1, 1845, and they have been blessed with nine children, born as follows: William, August 24, 1846; John F., March 11, 1849, died in 1858; Martha J., September 3, 1851; Chloe, January 24, 1854, died in 1864; Margaret, July 27, 1856; David, December 4, 1858; Albert G., September 10, 1861; Mary A., May 15, 1864; Susan, June 15, 1868. Mrs. Thompson was born in Tazewell county, Virginia, in 1826, and her parents are Branson and Feriba (Lewis) Tomblin, natives of North Carolina. Patton Thompson is a native of Logan county, born May 28, 1834, and his parents, William and Patsy (Wilkins) Thompson, came to this county in 1823. Mr. Thompson owns 100 acres of farming land on Guyan river, and 300 acres in Logan county on Hart creek. The land produces well and is highly cultivated. Patton Thompson is deputy sheriff of Lincoln county, and is also constable of Hart Creek district. He is a man of considerable means and ability, is tilling the soil in this district, and receives his mail at Hart, Lincoln county, West Virginia.

Source: The West Virginia Encyclopedia, Vol. 7 (Richwood, WV: Jim Comstock, 1974), p. 138.

NOTE: Most likely, when this history was compiled about 1883, Patton Thompson lived at what has been called “the Baisden farm” on the Guyandotte River above present-day Abbotts Branch near the Logan County line.

NOTE: Patton Thompson, a veteran of Company D, 34th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, is my great-great-great-grandfather. I descend from his daughter, Susan (Thompson) Kirk.

The Red Caboose Regional Artisan Center (2017)

23 Thursday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Huntington, Lincoln County Feud

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“Blood in West Virginia: Brumfield v. McCoy” is available for purchase at The Red Caboose Regional Artisan Center in Huntington, WV. http://www.wvvisit.org/the-red-caboose

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The Red Caboose offers a variety of regional crafts for sale. Check it out!

Estep News 03.19.1926

23 Thursday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Battle of Blair Mountain, Big Creek, Estep

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Appalachia, Banco, Battle of Blair Mountain, Bernie Dunkle, Big Creek, Ellis Fork, Estep, Estep Post Office, Gartner Baisden, genealogy, history, Ida Thomas, J.A. Stone, J.A. Thomas, J.B. Lucas, J.W. Thomas, L.M. Baisden, Logan Banner, Logan County, Lynn Street, R.E. Ellis, Taylor Stone, Ted Hager, W.H. Vickers, West Virginia, Williamson

An unknown local correspondent from Estep in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on March 19, 1926:

Business at this place a few months ago seemed to be on the wane but everything is looking more prosperous at this writing, we are glad to say.

Miss Ida Thomas of this town has obtained a new job. She is assistant postmaster of Estep office.

Taylor Stone of this place left for Blair on last Monday by motor. We imagine his trip will not be a pleasant one as the roads are reported to be in bad condition.

We suppose the South Penn workers are getting along nicely with their work on Ellis Fork as they have ten teams of horses working for them and there were more men seen going through his town last Sunday enroute for Head of Ellis Fork. We are informed those men were the derrick builders.

R.E. Ellis and L.M. Baisden will have to decline the idea of farming any this year as they will have so much other business to attend to that they cannot find time for farming.

Gartner Baisden of Ellis Fork has been very ill with measles but is rapidly improving and will soon be out again.

J.A. and J.W. Thomas were feuding last Tuesday. Stay with it boys. It may be warmer next summer.

Ted Hager of Lynn street was calling on his sweetie at Estep last Sunday.

Wonder why the local “Shlew” of Banco wasn’t seen in Estep last Sunday? Some of the Junior girls were expecting him.

It is reported that a big trade went through up at Banco addition last Monday evening. J.B. Lucas and W.H. Vickers swapped roosters.

Bernie Dunkle of Williamson was seen going through Estep last Monday afternoon on his way to the head of Ellis Fork.

J.A. Stone of Banco was a business caller in Estep last Monday morning.

Marshall College (1897)

22 Wednesday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Huntington

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New Marshall Building HuA 08.16.1897

Huntington (WV) Advertiser, 16 August 1897.

New Marshall College Building HuA 12.23.1897

Huntington (WV) Advertiser, 23 December 1897.

Banco News 04.02.1926

22 Wednesday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Big Creek, Dollie, Estep, Logan

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Appalachia, Banco, Basil Duty, Bertha Lake, Big Creek, C.E. Justice, Charles Robert Justice, Charlotte Chapman, D.H. Harmon, Dollie, Earl Justice, Edward Ferrell, Ernest Fugate, Estep, Fowler Cemetery, genealogy, George Ferrell, H.F. Lucas, Hazel Barker, history, Holt, J.A. Stone, J.B. Lucas, J.V. Thomas, Jesse Justice, Journey Ferrell, L.A. Ellis, Levi Duty, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, M.P. Barker, Martha Sanders, Minerva Vannatter, Nola Justice, Norma Barker, oil, Peter Pinder, R.S. Pardue, Sadie Ball, Samuel Pardue, saw mill, Spring Dale, Squirrel Branch, Taylor Stone, timbering, Verdunville, West Virginia

An unknown local correspondent from Banco in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 2, 1926:

Banco is a flourishing little town at present. The hucksters are now going through twice a week. Lumber wagons and oil rigs. If anyone is looking for excitement, this is the place.

Mrs. C.E. Justice of Elm street is tending to her incubator and the mister is getting ready to run a truck farm this summer.

D.H. Harmon’s saw mill at Spring Dale is running nicely and putting out good lumber under the management of M.P. Barker.

Basil Duty is up with the Lark every morning, ready for his job hauling lumber from Spring Dale to Big Creek. The Banco girls may stay with ‘em “Pal O’ Mine.”

Peter Pinder, the great entertainer, was gently rapping at the front entrance of a private home in Banco one day last week. The lady of the house answered the call. The gentleman said: “Pardon me, please, but I want to read your Banner a few moments while in town.”

Some of the occupants of the Justice apartments on Elm street have moved out and gone to other points.

Earl Justice of Elm street was the all night guest of his cousin, Levi Duty of Squirrel Branch, last Saturday. This place has the same name as of old, but not the same game as of old.

The local sheik of our town was all smiles last Sunday afternoon. Wonder why?

Mrs. C.E. Justice and his son Charles Robert of this place left for Verdunville last Sunday evening where she will visit with her parents for a few days.

Mrs. Sadie Ball and children of Hewett are the guests of Mrs. Ball’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pardue of Banco, this week.

H.F. Lucas was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Lucas last Sunday.

Mrs. R.L. Barker was calling on Mrs. Martha Sanders last Monday evening.

Wonder why S.S.L. was so lonely last Sunday? Cheer up, Seybert. Lucille will be home soon.

Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Lucas and H.F. Lucas, Misses Norma and Hazel Barker and Bertha Lake were calling on Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Thomas last Sunday afternoon.

Jesse Justice of Elm street left for Earling last Sunday where he will work for a few weeks.

We all expect to hear the chimes of wedding bells at Banco addition soon.

Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Pardue and children were the Saturday night guests of Mr. Pardue’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pardue.

Journey Ferrell of this place attended the funeral at the Fowler cemetery last Sunday.

Mrs. Taylor Stone and children of Estep were the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Stone.

Miss Minerva Vannatter of Dollie was calling in Banco last Saturday evening.

Wonder why George and Edward Ferrell never call around Banco anymore? Call again, boys. Your sweetie is still here.

Ernest Fugate of Holt was calling on his sister Mrs. Nola Justice last Saturday and Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Ellis of Logan were the supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Harmon at this place last Tuesday.

Miss Charlotte Chapman passed through Banco last week enroute to Big Creek.

Bob and Elias Hatfield in Jail (1899)

22 Wednesday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Hatfield-McCoy Feud, Huntington, Wharncliffe

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Appalachia, Bob Hatfield, Cabell County, Edward S. Doolittle, Elias Hatfield, genealogy, history, Huntington, Huntington Advertiser, Kentucky, Mingo County, Pike County, W.O. Walton, West Virginia

Bob and Elias Hatfield in Jail HA 09.22.1899 1

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Huntington (WV) Advertiser, 22 September 1899.

Andrew Lewis Sias

22 Wednesday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Civil War, Fourteen

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22nd Virginia Infantry, Albert Gallatin Jenkins, Andrew Lewis Sias, Appalachia, Charlotte Sias, civil war, coal, Confederate Army, Delilah Jane Sias, East Cavalry Battlefield, East Fork, Fourteen, Fourteen Mile Creek, genealogy, Gettysburg, Harts Creek District, Henry H. Hardesty, Henry H. Sias, history, James Sias, Jeremiah Sias, John Lucas, Lena L. Sias, Lincoln County, Martha Ellen Sias, Mary Etta Sias, Maryland, Mercer County, Point Lookout, Rebecca Sias, Tazewell County, timber, Vincent A. Witcher, Virginia, West Virginia

From “Hardesty’s History of Lincoln County, West Virginia,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Andrew Lewis Sias, who resided at Fourteen in Lincoln County, West Virginia:

Andrew Lewis Sias is one of the farming population of Hart Creek district, Lincoln county, and owns 87 ½ acres of land on the East fork of Fourteen Mile creek, 45 acres well cultivated, the rest heavily timbered, and coal, iron ore and building stone are to be found on the farm. Mr. Sias was born in Mercer county, (now) West Virginia, May 28, 1842, and was married in Lincoln county February 10, 1867, to Martha Ellen Lambert, the Rev. John Lucas officiating clergyman. The children of this union were born as follows: Jeremiah, November 25, 1868; Delilah Jane, March 1, 1870; Henry C., September 5, 1872; Lena L., March 8, 1874; Charlotte, November 5, 1876; Mary Etta, April 25, 1880. The parents of Andrew Sias, James and Rebecca (Adkins) Sias, have resided in Lincoln county since its organization. Mrs. Andrew Sias was born in Tazewell county, Virginia, April 12, 1848, and her parents, Jeremiah and Sarah (Hedrick) Lambert, were residing here before the county was organized. Andrew Lewis Sias enlisted in the late war, in Company G, 22nd Virginia Volunteer Infantry, commanded by Colonel Clawhammer Witcher, in General A.J. Jenkins’ brigade. Mr. Sias was wounded in the battle of Gettysburg on the third day of the fight, and was left in the hands of the enemy, taken to Point Lookout, Maryland, held eight months and four days, suffering untold injuries. When the word of exchange came Mr. Sias went back to his company, his arm still in a sling, and participated in several engagements, though he could use a revolver only with his left hand, and he would have suffered for something to eat had it not been for the kindness of two good soldiers. Andrew Lewis Sias settled in Lincoln county in 1867, and receives his mail at Fourteen, Lincoln county, West Virginia.

Source: The West Virginia Encyclopedia, Vol. 7 (Richwood, WV: Jim Comstock, 1974), p. 137-138.

NOTE: Lewis Sias is my great-great-great-grandfather.

Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society (2017)

20 Monday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Lincoln County Feud, Logan

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I am VERY excited to be speaking about the Lincoln County Feud on Monday, March 20, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. in the Logan Area Public Library situated on Historic Hatfield Island in Logan, WV. Many thanks to the Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society for hosting me. If you are local, please attend. I would love to see you! http://logan.lib.wv.us/IMG_6810.JPG

John Gore

15 Wednesday Mar 2017

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

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Appalachia, cemeteries, Chloe Mullins, Floyd S. Gore, genealogy, Harvey Gore, history, John Gore, John Gore Family Cemetery, Joseph Gore, Leander Gore, Logan, Logan County, Logan County Banner, Margaret Gore, Martha Gore, Martha Lawson, Mary Ann Lawson, Nancy Jane Toney, photos, Rebecca McDonald, surveyor, West Fork, West Virginia

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John Gore (1816-1895), son of Joseph and Martha (Pine) Gore. Husband to Margaret “Peggy” Dingess. Settled on the West Fork of Harts Creek in Logan County, WV.

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John Gore Land Grant (1848), Logan County, (West) Virginia.

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John Gore obituary, Logan County Banner (Logan, WV), 9 October 1895.

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John Gore grave, West Fork of Harts Creek, Logan County, WV. 5 June 2015.

Big Creek News 04.09.1926

15 Wednesday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Big Creek, Chapmanville, Huntington, Logan, Ranger

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A.J. Thomas, Appalachia, Archie Chapman, Banco, Big Creek, Bill Vance, Chapmanville, Dicie Thomas, genealogy, Hardin Marcum, history, Huntington, J.B. Hager, J.H. Midkiff, J.J. Boothe, Jesse Harmon, Jesse Toney, Lester Taylor, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Mabel Toney, Madison, Marie Kitchen, Martha Roberts, Mary Butcher, Mont Mullins, Oron Mobley, P.D. Bradbury, Ranger, Sallie Kitchen, Sid Ferrell, Star Theatre, West Virginia, Yawkey

An unknown local correspondent from Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 9, 1926:

Mr. Lester Taylor of Logan spent Saturday and Sunday visiting Miss Sallie Kitchen.

J.H. Midkiff spent the weekend with his family at Yawkey.

Mrs. Martha Roberts of Chapmanville spent Sunday with friends here.

Mrs. Sid Ferrell spent Saturday at Logan.

Mrs. A.J. Thomas was visiting her mother at Banco Sunday.

J.J. Boothe of Huntington was calling on Miss Dicie Thomas Friday.

Jesse Toney made a business trip to Logan Monday.

Miss Mabel Toney of Logan was seen here Sunday.

Mrs. J.B. Hager of Madison was called here on the account of the death of her sister, Mrs. P.D. Bradbury.

Bill Vance was visiting his mother Sunday.

A.J. Thomas made a flying trip to Logan Monday.

Miss Marie Kitchen and Mr. Kennedy were out walking Sunday.

Hardin Marcum of Ranger was seen on our streets Saturday evening.

Miss Mary Butcher and Archie Chapman were seen at the Star theatre Saturday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Oron Mobley were shoppers in Logan Saturday.

Mont Mullins was here Monday.

Jesse Harmon has been visiting his mother.

Well, as news is scarce around Big Creek this week, will try again next time and see if there can’t be more.

Logan County Ginseng Trust (1899)

14 Tuesday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Logan

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Logan Ginseng Trust Formed HA 10.09.1899

Huntington (WV) Advertiser, 9 October 1899.

 

Andrew D. Robinson

14 Tuesday Mar 2017

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

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Andrew D. Robinson, Appalachia, Benjamin F. Robinson, board of education, civil war, coal, David A. Robinson, David Robinson, Dicy Adams, Emmeline V. Robinson, farming, genealogy, Harts, Harts Creek, Harts Creek District, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Jesse Robinson, John R. Robinson, Joseph Adams, Joseph Robinson, justice of the peace, Libby Prison, Lincoln County, Logan County, Margaret Browning, Margaret Robinson, Polly A. Robinson, Rhoda J. Robinson, timber, Union Army, West Virginia

From “Hardesty’s History of Lincoln County, West Virginia,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Andrew D. Robinson, who resided at Harts Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia:

Son of David and Margaret (Browning) Robinson, residents of Logan county, West Virginia, was born in that county, April 13, 1837, and came to what is now Lincoln county in 1851. He chose for a life companion Rhoda J., daughter of Joseph and Dicy (Mullins) Adams, who was born in Logan county, October 7, 1844, and in this county, in 1859 their marriage was consummated. To them nine children have been given, born as follows: David A., November 21, 1860; Emmeline V., July 5, 1863; Benjamin F., January 26, 1866; John R., September 1, 1868; Joseph, February 20, 1870; Polly A., August 7, 1873; Dicy, June 13, 1876; Margaret, June 22, 1879; Jesse, September 10, 1882. Andrew D. Robinson was elected justice of the peace in Hart Creek district in 1876, and held the office four years. He has been the secretary of the  board of education, and is now postmaster. Mr. Robinson enlisted in the war between the States, in 1863, serving in the Federal army; he was captured, taken to Libby prison and there held for two months. He was deprived of the advantages of the free school, but through his energy and perseverance gained a good practical education. Mr. Robinson is tilling the soil in Hart Creek district, owning 110 acres of land on Hart creek. The timber on the land is oak, poplar, walnut, and ash; the orchard, apple, cherry, and pear; mineral, coal and iron ore, found in abundance. Andrew D. Robinson’s post office address is Hart, Lincoln county, West Virginia.

Source: The West Virginia Encyclopedia, Vol. 7 (Richwood, WV: Jim Comstock, 1974), p. 137.

Frye Ridge (2015)

14 Tuesday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Fourteen

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This spot will always remind of my great-uncle Willard Frye and his cattle. During my high school years, I wrote poetry here. 30 October 2015.

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Looking up toward Uncle Willard Frye’s old cattle grounds. 30 October 2015.

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Nice slope near the fishing pond and the Aude Adkins Family Cemetery. 30 October 2015.

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Frye Ridge Road near the Frye Family Cemetery, Fourteen, Lincoln County, WV. 30 October 2015.

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Slope near the fishing pond and the Aude Adkins Family Cemetery. 30 October 2015.

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Near the fishing pond. Frye Ridge, Fourteen, Lincoln County, WV. 30 October 2015.

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Frye Ridge, Fourteen, Lincoln County, WV. 30 October 2015.

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Frye Ridge is one of the area’s most beautiful places, especially if (like me) you are a Frye descendant.

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Gravel road near the Frye Family Cemetery. Frye Ridge, Fourteen, Lincoln County, WV. 30 October 2015.

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Uncle Willard Frye’s amazing barn…a landmark! Frye Ridge Road, Fourteen, Lincoln County, WV. 30 October 2015.

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Frye Ridge Road, Fourteen, Lincoln County, WV. My great-grandfather, Willie Frye, owned most if not all of this ridge. Today, his descendants still own most of the land.

Banco News 03.26.1926

14 Tuesday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Big Creek, Big Ugly Creek

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Anna Ferrell, Appalachia, Banco, Basil Duty, Beatrice Lucas, Bernie Barker, Big Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Charley Duty, Ella Gillenwater, Erther Hill, Estep, genealogy, H.F. Lucas, history, Ida Thomas, J.A. Stone, J.M. Hager, Jesse Justice, Journey Ferrell, Julia Varney, Logan Banner, Logan County, Manila, Martha Stone, Mary Ann Duty, Mary Hager, May Thomas, Millie Lancaster, Opal Workman, Pearl Hager, Pumpkin Center, Robert Barker, Robert Thomas, South Penn Oil and Gas Company, Spring Dale, Teddy Hager, Tom Vannatter, V.P. Conley, W.H. Vickers, West Virginia

An unknown local correspondent from Banco in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on March 26, 1926:

We are expecting to hear the clang of wedding bells in our town once more. It has been so long since there has been a wedding at this place it would be a pleasant surprise to every one.

Miss Millie Lancaster was calling on Mrs. W.H. Vickers, Mrs. V.P. Conley, and Mrs. Julia Varney last Sunday afternoon

Messrs. J.M. Hager and J.A. Stone were callers at Spring Dale on Sunday afternoon.

Misses Ida and May Thomas and Anna Ferrell of Estep were shopping in Banco last Monday.

Mr. Journey Ferrell and Miss Pearl Hager of this place were visiting Mrs. Ella Gillenwater last Sunday.

Mrs. Martha Stone and Mrs. Mary Hager both of this place were visiting Aunt Mary Ann Duty last Sunday afternoon. Aunt Mary Ann is making her home with her son Charley at Spring Dale.

Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Barker and children and Mrs. Erther Hill of Estep passed through Banco last Saturday enroute for Big Creek.

Mrs. C.E. Mitchell of Big Creek was the Sunday night guest of Mrs. Mary Hager.

Robert E. Lee Thomas of Big Creek has obtained a job of driving a mule team for the South Penn Oil & Gas Co. at $118 per month and all expenses pay. Stay with it, Bobby!

Ground hog weather is over.

Mr. H.F. Lucas arrived in Banco, his old home town, last Friday and was given a hearty welcome by many of his old pals at this place.

Mr. Tom Vanatter of Big Ugly was shopping in Banco last Saturday.

Wonder why Jesse Justice is looking so downhearted these days? Cheer up, Jesse. Brighter days will come.

Miss Beatrice Lucas of Pumpkin Center was the Saturday night guest of Miss Opal Workman.

Mr. Basil Duty made a flying trip to Estep last Sunday.

Did Arnold fill your date for you Basil?

Robert Barker of Big Ugly was seen going through Banco last week with a load of furniture.

Teddy Hager of this place was calling on his best gal at Estep last Sunday as usual.

H.F. Lucas is painting this week.

Wonder what has become of the correspondent from Manila? Come on with your news, folks! We are always anxious to hear from your town.

Wonder what has become of the doll of Needmore? We never see him in our town anymore. There must be some attraction in that burg.

 

French-Eversole Feud (1896)

13 Monday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in French-Eversole Feud

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French-Eversole Feud HuA 10.21.1896

Huntington (WV) Advertiser, 21 October 1896. You can find more about this couple here: https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=104436409

 

Chapmanville News 03.26.1926

13 Monday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Chapmanville

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Appalachia, Big Creek, Bruce Hensley, Chapmanville, Chapmanville District, Chapmanville High School, Frank Ballard, G.S. Ferrell, genealogy, history, J.W. Addis, Loblolly Band, Logan Banner, Logan County, Lone Scouts, Newton Munsey, Nova Scotia, O.C. Winter, Orville Barker, Oscar Langdon, Webster Springs, West Virginia, Willard Ward

An unknown local correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on March 26, 1926:

O.C. Winter has purchased the stock of merchandise of G.S. Ferrell and is now in business at the old stand.

Newton Munsey is now a man of leisure, but is thinking of purchasing a peanut roaster.

Prof. J.W. Addis now owns the controlling interest in the Loblolly Band. He is making arrangements to take them to Webster Springs on a tour.

We notice the State Police have recently done some good work at Big Creek. Why do they neglect Chapmanville? There certainly would be a royal welcome extended to them if they would visit this town.

Frank Ballard and Oscar Langdon left Tuesday for Nova Scotia.

The noise of political bees is beginning to be heard here now. I predict Chapmanville District will furnish some surprises in the coming election, even if we are not allowed a member of the county court.

Work on the new road is progressing nicely. We understand the grade will be completed in three months.

Don’t forget the meeting of the Board next Saturday to arrange for the High School. We need this, as a number of pupils from here are attending high school away this term and still a number here that would be attending if we had the school. So parents, wake up.

The Lone Scouts at Chapmanville spent the weekend (March 20-21) roaming about in the woods. Captain Willard Ward had little trouble leading. Cook Orville Barker had success at cooking and Baggage Carrier and Dish Washer Bruce Hensley did well with the baggage and poor dish washing. Captain Willard Ward, while hunting the “Rare Butterfly,” carved out enough rock to make a camp fireplace. Willard says the boys enjoyed the two days so well that they are going again soon.

Steele-Hall “Feud” (1891)

13 Monday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Culture of Honor

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McDowell County Feud LCB 05.21.1891

Logan County Banner (Logan, WV), 21 May 1891.

Isham Roberts

13 Monday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Harts, Lincoln County Feud

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From “Hardesty’s History of Lincoln County, West Virginia,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Isham Roberts, who resided at Hart in Lincoln County, West Virginia:

Son of Isham and Dicie (Roberts) Collins, was born in Martin county, Kentucky, in 1861, and settled in Lincoln county in 1877. His mother resides in this county, but his father is in Minnesota. Isham Roberts was united in the holy bonds of matrimony, in Lincoln county in 1883, with Martha J. Brumfield. She was born in 1865, and her parents, Paris and Annie (Toney) Brumfield, are natives of this county. Mr. Roberts is a prosperous young merchant in Hart Creek district, having his business headquarters on Guyan river, at the mouth of Big Hart creek. His prices are the most reasonable and the business very extensive. Hart, Lincoln county, West Virginia, is the post office address of Isham Roberts, Jr.

Source: The West Virginia Encyclopedia, Vol. 7 (Richwood, WV: Jim Comstock, 1974), p. 137.

NOTE: Isham Roberts married my great-great-great-aunt, Martha J. Brumfield. His sister, Louisa Jane (Collins) Mullins, married Bob Hatfield (son of Devil Anse).

A West Virginia Feud (1882)

09 Thursday Mar 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Culture of Honor

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Farmington Feud WI 09.01.1882

Wheeling (WV) Intelligencer, 1 September 1882.

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Feud Poll 1

If you had lived in the Harts Creek community during the 1880s, to which faction of feudists might you have given your loyalty?

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Feud Poll 2

Do you think Milt Haley and Green McCoy committed the ambush on Al and Hollene Brumfield in 1889?

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Feud Poll 3

Who do you think organized the ambush of Al and Hollene Brumfield in 1889?

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