30 Sunday Apr 2017
Posted in African American History, Logan, Music
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Appalachia, Colored Fraternal Club, history, jazz, Logan, Logan Armory, Logan Banner, Logan County, music, The Charleston, West Virginia
Logan (WV) Banner, 4 June 1926.
30 Sunday Apr 2017
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Albert W. Adkins, Appalachia, Ballard Smith, farming, Fourteen, Fourteen Mile Creek, genealogy, George T. Adkins, Guyandotte River, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Hugh C. Adkins, Laurel Hill District, Lewis B. Adkins, Lincoln County, Riland Adkins, Sarah M. Adkins, Sina Smith, timbering, West Virginia
From “Hardesty’s History of Lincoln County, West Virginia,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Hugh C. Adkins, who resided at Fourteen in Lincoln County, West Virginia:
Is one of the farming population in Laurel Hill district, Lincoln county, owning 50 acres of good land on Guyan river, at the mouth of Fourteen. The land has good improvements and a part of it timbered with poplar, pine, and oak. Mr. Adkins was born in Lincoln county, April 17, 1853, and his parents’ history follows this. Sarah M., daughter of Ballard and Sina (Myers) Smith, was born in Lincoln county, January 20, 1852, and in this same county, in 1873, she became the wife of H.C. Adkins. The children of the union are: Riland, born November 24, 1873; Albert W., January 25, 1878; George T., October 3, 1880; Lewis B., August 11, 1883. Mr. Adkins is a very industrious man, and is prospering in his farming. He may be addressed at Fourteen, Lincoln county, West Virginia.
Source: The West Virginia Encyclopedia, Vol. 7 (Richwood, WV: Jim Comstock, 1974), p. 138-139.
27 Thursday Apr 2017
Posted in Huntington
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Appalachia, Cabell County, Central City, history, Huntington, Huntington Advertiser, oil, West Virginia
Huntington (WV) Advertiser, 19 October 1897.
27 Thursday Apr 2017
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Almeda Baisden, Amanda Justice, Appalachia, Banco, Basil Duty, Big Creek, East End, education, Emma Baisden, Estep, Estep Post Office, Frank Chapman, genealogy, Hessel Workman, history, I.J. Elkins, J.A. Stone, J.W. Thomas, Jess Wallen, Johnie Roberts, Leva Baisden, Logan Banner, Logan County, Mud, P.D. Bradbury, Spring Dale, Stone Branch, Ted Hager, West Virginia
An unknown local correspondent from Estep in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 16, 1926:
The school at this place closed last Saturday with a spelling contest and candy breaking. All reported an enjoyable day.
Ted Hager of Banco was a pleasant caller at J.W. Thomas’ of this place last Sunday.
Johnie Roberts of Mud was seen driving through this town last Monday evening with a load of furniture.
Mrs. P.D. Bradbury, who has been ill for some time, died at her home at Big Creek last Saturday at 12 noon. Her remains were brought to her old home near this place for interment. I.J. Elkins conducted the services.
Jess Wallen of Stone Branch was seen going through our town one day last week.
Mrs. Emma Baisden and daughters, Misses Almeda and Leva, of East End have returned from a visit with Mrs. Baisden’s daughter, Mrs. Hessel Workman of Big Creek.
Frank Chapman of East End was seen going through this place last Wednesday evening en route for Spring Dale where he will resume his old job as mule driver.
The post office at this place was moved about five hundred yards east of the old site last Tuesday. Don’t forget the place, boys and girls.
Come on Big Creek with your news items. The second item of your letter last week sure did impress us, for which we wish to congratulate the writer. We admire your motto: “Climb high though the rocks be rugged.”
Mrs. Amanda Justice of Banco was the all night guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Thomas of Estep last Sunday.
J.A. Stone of Banco was a business caller in Estep last Tuesday.
Basil Duty, the local sheik of Banco, was calling in Curry last Sunday we were informed. Wonder what the attraction is up there. Look out girls of Estep and Banco. You are going to lose Basil.
27 Thursday Apr 2017
Posted in Huntington, Music
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5 Whirlwinds, Appalachia, Big Minstrel Festival, Billy Kersands, Cabell County, Dan Avery, Davis Theater, Harry Fidler, Hassan Ben All, history, Huntington, Huntington Advertiser, James Crosby, minstrels, music, Richards and Pringles, Rusco and Hollands, West Virginia
Huntington (WV) Advertiser, 26 October 1898. Billy Kersands was the most popular black comedian of his day. For more about Mr. Kersands, follow this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Kersands
27 Thursday Apr 2017
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Albert M. Adkins, Appalachia, civil war, coal, Confederate Army, Cosby J. Adkins, Fourteen, Fourteen Mile Creek, genealogy, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Jeremiah Lambert, Laurel Hill District, Lewis Adkins, Lincoln County, Melcina Adkins, Sarah Lambert, Tazewell County, timbering, Virginia, West Virginia
From “Hardesty’s History of Lincoln County, West Virginia,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Albert M. Adkins, who resided at Fourteen in Lincoln County, West Virginia:
At the age of eighteen, enlisted in the late war, in 1862, and bravely did he fight for Virginia and her rights. He served in the Confederate army, was taken prisoner and held ten months. Mr. Adkins was born in what is now Lincoln county, West Virginia, August 27, 1844. His parents are Lewis and Melcina (Hunter) Adkins. In Lincoln county in 1868, Albert M. Adkins wedded Cosby J. Lambert, who was born in Tazewell county, Virginia, in 1843, and whose parents, Jeremiah and Sarah (Hedrick) Lambert, settled in Lincoln county in 1856. A.M. Adkins is one of the farming population in Laurel Hill district, dealing to some extent in lumber, and is the possessor of 400 acres of land, situated on Fourteen-mile creek. A portion of the land is cultivated, and the rest is heavily timbered with oak, poplar, pine, and walnut, and coal and iron ore are found in abundance. Any mail for Albert M. Adkins may be addressed to Fourteen, Lincoln county, West Virginia.
Source: The West Virginia Encyclopedia, Vol. 7 (Richwood, WV: Jim Comstock, 1974), p. 138.
19 Wednesday Apr 2017
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Appalachia, Banco, Big Creek, Logan County, photos, West Virginia
Banco, WV, is a community located on Big Creek in Logan County, WV. Its post office has been closed for many years.
19 Wednesday Apr 2017
Posted in Big Creek, Huntington, Logan
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Andrew Thomas, Appalachia, Big Creek, Bob Hale, Christine Kitchen, Earl Gill, Fred Kitchen, genealogy, George Chaffin, history, Howard McComas, Huntington, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Madge Toney, Martha Neal, Myrtle Mobley, Pearl Sanders, Sally Kitchen, West Virginia
An unknown local correspondent from Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 20, 1926:
Here we come again with a bit of news. Hope the waste basket’s back is turned.
Mrs. Andrew Thomas and daughter are spending a few days in Huntington.
Mrs. Howard McComas and Madge Toney made a brief trip to Logan last week.
If you want to see Myrtle Mobley and Christine Kitchen, come to the drug store any time.
Dr. Ferrell was a visitor in Big Creek Thursday.
Mr. Heckles was calling on Bob Hale Thursday night.
Mrs. Earl Gill who has been on the sick list is improving.
Miss Pearl Sanders visits the drug store every evening.
Mr. George Chaffin was in Big Creek Friday.
Miss Martha Neal was visiting Miss Sally Kitchen Sunday.
Fred Kitchen was seen letting the train by Saturday.
Combinations: Mr. Saltsman and his dirty hands; Allie and her route; Fred looking for the girls; Mr. Kennedy and his mustache; Myrtle and her No. 8; Christine and her hat; Dicy watching for Howard; Georgia going to Huntington; Nannie curling her hair; Marie crying over Kennedy; Jum and his dogs; Bill and his smiles; Fred and his freckles.
19 Wednesday Apr 2017
Years ago, my great-great-uncle Taylor Brumfield operated the Harts Tavern in Harts, Lincoln County, WV. This is a mug from the tavern. We thought highly of Uncle Taylor and we treasure this family heirloom!
19 Wednesday Apr 2017
Posted in Civil War, Coal, Hamlin, Native American History, Timber
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7th West Virginia Cavalry, Allen Spurlock, Appalachia, Battle of Floyd Mountain, Battle of Lynchburg, Battle of New River Bridge, Boone County, Burrell Spurlock, Charles Spurlock, civil war, coal, Eli Spurlock, Elizabeth Spears, Emily Alice Spurlock, Emily Spurlock, Evermont Green Spurlock, farming, genalogy, Hamlin, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Lawrence County, Leander Filmore Spurlock, Lincoln County, Louisa Jane Spurlock, Maria Spurlock, Mary Elizbaeth Spurlock, Mary Spurlock, Methodist Episcopal Church, Native Americans, Ohio, Phoebe Jane Spurlock, Preston Spears, Robert Spurlock, Sarah Ellen Spurlock, Thomas Preston Spears, timber, Union District, Victoria Spurlock, West Virginia, Wirt Spurlock
From “Hardesty’s History of Lincoln County, West Virginia,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Burrell Spurlock, who resided near Hamlin in Lincoln County, West Virginia:
Son of Eli and Mary (Cummings) Spurlock, was born in Boone county, (now) West Virginia, April 14, 1833, and in Lincoln county, January 7, 1857, he wedded Phoebe Jane, daughter of Preston and Elizabeth (Haskins) Spears. The children of this union number twelve, born as follows: Emily, December 17, 1858, died February 21, 1859; Louisa Jane, December 25, 1859; Emily Alice, October 10, 1861, died January 19, 1880; Robert, September 17, 1864; Allen and Wirt, twins, October 25, 1867; Evermont Green, born February 17, 1870; Sarah Ellen, May 20, 1873, died September 22, 1878; Victoria, February 19, 1876; Leander Filmore, June 30, 1878, died December 8, 1878; Maria, March 26, 1880; Mary Elizabeth, July 7, 1883. Mrs. Spurlock was born in Lawrence county, Ohio, June 10, 1840; she has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for fifteen years. A brother of Mrs. Spurlock, Thomas Preston Spears, served in teh late war in the Federal army, and died a prisoner. The subject of this sketch was in the civil war, serving in the Federal army, in Company K, 7th West Virginia Cavalry. He enlisted, March 10, 1864, participated in the battles at Floyd Mountain, New River Bridge, Lynchburg, fighting continuously from Lynchburg to Kanawha valley, and was discharged August 5, 1865. Charles Spurlock, grandfather of Burrell, was born and raised ____. The country then was inhabited mostly by Indians. Burrell Spurlock is a farmer in union district, owning 360 acres of farming land, located on Big Laurel, nine miles from Hamlin. The timber on this land consists of pine, poplar, locust, sugar, maple, beech, hickory, and oak; good orchard; superior cannel and stone coal, and iron ore. Address Mr. Spurlock at Hamlin, Lincoln county, West Virginia.
Source: The West Virginia Encyclopedia, Vol. 7 (Richwood, WV: Jim Comstock, 1974), p. 132.
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