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Appalachia, Brandon Kirk, cemeteries, genealogy, Hatfield-McCoy Feud, history, Meador, Meador Cemetery, Mingo County, Nancy Varney, Sarah Jane Mitchell, Tom Mitchell, West Virginia
Heading up to the cemetery. What a rush! 12 July 2019
This cemetery has several names, most commonly Meador, Varney, or Steele Cemetery. 12 July 2019
Tom Mitchell is buried to the left just as you enter the cemetery. I made sure to place flowers at his grave. 12 July 2019
Tom Mitchell (Feb 1865-10/20/1935), son of Sarah Jane Mitchell, married Nancy Varney and fathered at least twelve children. He was a key participant in the Hatfield-McCoy Feud.
Brandon Ray Kirk 
Hello, was this the Tom Chambers Mitchell who was on the roof of the McCoy cabin during the Fire?
Yes.
Could I please get the name of the cemetery and location so I can go and visit?
I think it’s called Meador Cemetery. It’s located in the head of Mate Creek across the creek from the road but is completely hidden. Devil Anse’s sister is buried there, too. I’ll have to think about how to give better directions.