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Appalachia, Bud McCoy, Doc Mayhorn, G.W. Pinson, genealogy, Hatfield-McCoy Feud, history, Logan County, M.A. Ferrell, Mingo County, Pharmer McCoy, Tolbert McCoy, West Virginia
The killing of Tolbert, Pharmer, and Bud McCoy by a Hatfield-led gang on August 8, 1882 represented one of the most sensational events of the Hatfield-McCoy Feud. What follows is M.A. Ferrell’s deposition regarding the affair:
COMMONWEALTH VS DOC MAYHORN &C
Bill of Exceptions
FILED Sept. 1889
G.W. Pinson, Clk
I am acquainted with the Defendants, have known them, ten year. Am acquainted with their General moral character in the neighborhood in which they live and it was & is good.
Brandon Ray Kirk 