02 Thursday Jul 2015
Posted in Lincoln County Feud, Logan
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Appalachia, Blood in West Virginia, books, feud, Guyandotte River, history, Lincoln County Feud, Logan, Logan County, Stratton Street Bookstore, true crime, U.S. South, West Virginia, writers
On Friday, July 3, 2015, the book and I will appear at Stratton Street Bookstore in Logan, WV. We will be there in the afternoon and evening. Come see us. We enjoy talking about the Guyandotte Valley’s most famous feud.
Stratton Street Bookstore in Logan, WV. 03 April 2015
22 Monday Jun 2015
Posted in Logan
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Annie French, Appalachia, Bland County, Carter County, Concord Normal School, Continental Army, David Eaton, Elizabeth French, Ella L. French, genealogy, Giles County, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Ireland, Isaac French, John Hoge, Kentucky, Logan, Logan County, Martha French, Mary Ann Wilburn, Mathew French, Millard F. French, Montgomery County, Patterson Wilburn, physician, R. Moss French, Revolutionary War, Rhoda French, Richmond, Richmond Medical College, Tazewell County, Thomas Pullion, U.S. South, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, William Henderson French
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Dr. Millard F. French, who resided at Logan Court House, West Virginia:
The French family in America was founded by one of that name who came to this country in the 18th century and settled in Virginia. He was the father of Mathew French, who was born Feb. 2, 1735; married in Montgomery county, Va., Jan. 20, 1758. He served in the Continental army during the Revolutionary war, and died in 1810. His wife, whose maiden name was Annie Locke, was born in Montgomery county, Va., in 1739, dying at the age of 85. The issue of this union was Isaac French, born Nov. 20, 1770, in Montgomery county; was married Sept. 20, 1792, in Tazewell county, Va., to Elizabeth Stowers, who was born in that county Dec. 18, 1774; they passed from life in Giles county, Va., the husband Nov. 15, 1850, the wife Dec. 19, 1839, leaving a son, Isaac French, Jr., who was born in that county July 11, 1803, and died there June 28, 1876. He was married in Tazewell county April 24, 1824, to Rhoda Day, who was a native of that county, having been born Jan. 9, 1806, and died in Giles county, Va., on the anniversary of her marriage, 1869. Their son, William Henderson French, is father of the subject of this record. This gentleman was born in Giles county Feb. 2, 1828; was married to Martha Burton, of Bland county, Va., where she was born Oct. 9, 1830; their marriage was solemnized by Rev. John Hoge, Feb. 25, 1847. The mother died in Giles county June 13, 1885. Dr. Millard F. French was born in Giles county, Va., March 4, 1861; graduated at Concord, W.Va., Normal School July 22, 1881; in 1882 he entered Richmond, Va., Medical College, where he graduated in 1884, with the degree of M.D.; locating in Bland county, Va., he practiced there until Jan. 23, 1885, when he removed to Logan C.H. He is one of the most skillful young physicians in the State, and though he has been at his present home but a few years, he has built up a fine and extensive practice, not only his skill as a physician and surgeon has rendered him popular, but the amiability and generosity of his disposition, with his exemplary moral character, have won him a host of friends wherever he has lived. Aug. 19, 1884, Rev. Thos. Pullion officiating, he was united in marriage to Ella L. Wilburn, who was born in Carter county, Ky., Nov. 22, 1865; the ceremony was performed in Giles county, Va. Their only child, R. Moss French, was born Dec. 17, 1888. Mrs. French’s parents were born in Giles county, Va., and married there. Her father, Patterson Wilburn, was born Jan. 17, 1820, and died in Carter county, Ky., May 20, 1871; her mother, nee Mary Ann Eaton, was born Nov. 30, 1824; they were united in wedlock Sept. 19, 1850. The Eaton family of Giles county are descended from David Eaton, who came to Virginia from Ireland.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 829-830.
21 Sunday Jun 2015
Posted in Logan
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Appalachia, Boone County, genealogy, Henry H. Hardesty, history, John B. Ellison, lawyer, Logan, Logan County, Monroe County, R.A. Brock, Raleigh County, Richmond, U.S. South, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for John B. Ellison, who resided at Logan Court House, West Virginia:
Attorney and counselor at law, Logan Court House, West Va., is a native of Monroe county, Va., where he was born Jan. 15, 1853. He first began the practice of his profession in 1878, and has since practiced in Boone, Raleigh, Wyoming and Logan counties; is also notary public; the duties of this position are ably executed by him. He is a lawyer of superior ability and has won a distinguished position in his profession; being gifted with a brilliant intellect, he has by close study and extensive practice acquired a thorough knowledge of law that can compete with the oldest and most learned at the bar, but it is his indefatigable energy and zeal in the interest of his clients for which he is most conspicuous. He resides at Logan Court House, and practices in all the neighboring counties.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 829.
06 Saturday Jun 2015
Posted in Logan
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129th Regiment Virginia Militia, Appalachia, carpenter, Chloe Dejernatt, civil war, Confederacy, Confederate Army, Covington, genealogy, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Irdedell County, John Dejernatt, John H. Dejernatt, John S. Dejernatt, Joseph P. Dejernatt, Logan, Logan County, Mary E. Dejernatt, Mary J. Dejernatt, Minerva Dejernatt, Munford Dejernatt, North Carolina, Petersburg, R.A. Brock, Roxalina A. Dejernatt, Roxie M. Dejernatt, Russell Dejernatt, U.S. South, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, William A. Dejernatt, William H. Dejernatt
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for John Dejernatt, who resided at Logan C.H., West Virginia:
Carpenter and cabinet-maker, Logan C.H., W.Va., is descended from the family of Dejernatts, whose genealogy in Va. may be thus traced: Munford Dejernatt was born in Petersburg, Va., in 1779; married Feb. 3, 1814, to Chloe Price, who was born March 8, 1791, in North Carolina; the husband died in Boone county, W.Va., Jan. 1854; the wife in Logan county, W.Va., June 21, 1861. Their son, John Dejernatt, the subject of this sketch, was born May 20, 1817, in Iredell county, N.C.; his wife, Mary J. Bryan, was born June 8, 1823, in Covington, Va.; they were married at Logan C.H., W.Va., April 16, 1850. The record of their offspring is: John S., born Dec. 3, 1852, married; William A., born Nov. 10, 1854, married; Roxalina A., born Nov. 22, 1856, died Sept. 26, 1870; Mary E., born May 10, 1865, died Sept. 13, 1870. Mr. Dejernatt served as colonel in the 129th Va. regiment militia, Confederate army, during the late civil war; since the close of the war he has been overseer of the poor in Logan county. As a citizen he is esteemed and respected as a man of honest integrity and zealous energy; has raised his family in Logan county, where they stand well. The record of his son, John Dejernatt’s family, is as follows: He was married in Logan county, W.Va., Jan. 6, 1875, to Minerva Avis, who was born Jan. 14, 1855. Their children: John H., born July 14, 1877; William H., born April 3, 1879; Chloe A., born Aug. 23, 1881; Russell, born Sept. 23, 1883; Joseph P., born June 7, 1886, died March 14, 1888; Roxie M., born Feb. 12, 1888, died Aug. 8, 1890; the first four reside with their parents
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 827-828.
12 Tuesday May 2015
Posted in Guyandotte River, Logan
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Anthony Lawson, genealogy, history, Josephus Workman, land grant, Logan County, Robert Workman, Virginia, West Virginia
Anthony Lawson survey (1841), 47 acres, Logan County, (West) Virginia
Anthony Lawson survey (1841), 47 acres, Logan County, (West) Virginia
Anthony Lawson survey (1841), 47 acres, Logan County, (West) Virginia
08 Friday May 2015
Posted in Logan
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Agnes Chambers, Augusta Chambers, Charles Chambers, coal, commissioner of schools, Cora Chambers, Daniel Boone, Floyd B. Chambers, Galen Chambers, genealogy, Geneva Chambers, Guyandotte River, Henry H. Hardesty, history, House of Delegates, Huldah A. Chambers, James L. Chambers, Johnson County, Kentucky, Logan, Logan County, Lorenzo D. Chambers, Louisa Chambers, Margaret L. Chambers, Otis Chambers, R.A. Brock, Richmond, Russell County, Samuel Auxier, Samuel E. Chambers, timbering, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, Washington County, West Virginia
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Hon. Lorenzo D. Chambers, who resided at Logan Court House, West Virginia:
Was born in Logan county, W.Va., Dec. 23, 1827. In Johnston county, Ky., May 2, 1855, he was married to Margaret L. Auxier, of that county; by this union the following children have been born: Samuel E., Huldah A., Augusta, James L., Geneva, Floyd B. (died in infancy), Louisa, Otis, Agnes, Galen, Charles, Cora, and Lorenzo D.; the six older are married; the youngest six live with their parents. Samuel Auxier, father of Mrs. Chambers, was born Aug. 3, 1791, in Russell county, Va., and died Dec. 13, 1884, in Johnston county, Ky. His wife, Agnes (Wells), was born in Washington county, Va., and is now living in Johnston county, Ky., at an advanced age. Mrs. Chambers’ grandfather moved from Russell county, Va., to Kentucky in 1796; he owned the site where Daniel Boone held his fort, and it is still owned by his descendants. In 1882, the subject of this sketch was appointed commissioner of schools and served six years; in 1883 he was elected to the House of Delegates, which position he filled honorably until the expiration of his term in 1885. He has held many other offices of trust. At the present time he is farming at his beautiful home on Guyandotte River. Besides extensive coal and timber lands, he owns a large dry goods store at Logan Court House, which town is his post office. The Chambers family is one of the oldest and best in Logan county; its members have always been noted for their intelligence, moral and social excellence and wealth.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 823-824.
08 Friday May 2015
Posted in Logan
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Blaine, doctor, genealogy, Green McNeely, history, J.M. Moore, Kentucky, life, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Matewood Moore, physician, W.F. Farley, West Virginia
Logan Banner, Logan, WV, 4 June 1903
03 Sunday May 2015
Posted in Civil War, Lincoln County Feud, Logan
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Appalachia, cemeteries, civil war, Confederate Army, Henry Clay Ragland, Logan, Logan County, Logan County Banner, Old City Cemetery, publisher, U.S. South, West Virginia
Henry Clay Ragland grave, located at Old City Cemetery in Logan, WV. 1 May 2015
Henry Clay Ragland grave, located at Old City Cemetery in Logan, WV. 1 May 2015
03 Sunday May 2015
Posted in Logan
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Appalachia, coal, Don Chafin, Esther Chafin, Francis M. Chafin, genealogy, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Jane Chafin, John B. Chafin, Logan, Logan County, Nancy J. Chafin, R.A. Brock, Richmond, sheriff, timbering, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Francis M. Chafin, who resided at Logan Court House, West Virginia:
Was born in Logan county, W.Va., Sept. 17, 1855, and in this county, on the 3d of February, 1876, he was happily married to Miss Esther Brewer, who was born in that county Oct. 3, 1850. They have been blessed with five children: John B., born Feb. 3, 1877, and now resides with his parents, as do all the others; Nancy J., born June 12, 1879; Esther, born Feb. 11, 1881; Jane, born Aug. 19, 1883; Don, born June 26, 1885. Both Mr. and Mrs. Chafin are members of old and aristocratic families, who have long, by the influence of their large wealth and liberality, done much to add to the prosperity of that section of the State. The subject of this record is now ably and honorably filling the office of sheriff, to which he was elected in 1888, and has since held. He is owner of large coal fields and tracts of timber; he owns, too, a large dry goods and grocery store and a beautiful home in the town of Logan Court House. As a gentleman and as a citizen Mr. F.M. Chafin is honored and esteemed not only for his high integrity, but for his liberality and hospitality. His post office is Logan Court House, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 823.
02 Saturday May 2015
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36th Virginia Regiment, Appalachia, Barbara Curry, blacksmith, civil war, Confederate Army, Elizabeth Cary, genealogy, Henrietta Cary, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Jennie Cary, John W. Cary, Kennie Cary, Lavenus Cary, Leander Cary, Logan, Logan County, Mary Cary, Octavia Cary, R.A. Brock, Rosa Cary, Samuel Cary, Staunton, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, Walter Cary, West Virginia, William Cary
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for William Cary, who resided at Logan Court House, West Virginia:
Was born in Logan county, W.Va., Dec. 6, 1844. In 1862 he enlisted in 36 Va. regiment Confederate States army, and served with honor and distinction until honorably discharged at Staunton, Va., in 1864; he was a brave soldier, and his military record in the cause for which he fought is an honorable one. At the close of the war he returned to his native county, where, on the 27th of July, 1865, he was united in marriage to Jenny McCoy, who was also born in Logan county, the date of her birth being Dec. 14, 1843. She departed this life in that county July 29, 1878, having borne several children: Leander, born Dec. 19, 1866, now married; Walter, born July 10, 1868, now married; Lavenus, born March 13, 1870, resides with father; Octavia, born Oct. 17, 1871, living with father; Henrietta, born Aug. 28, 1873, now married; John W., born Aug. 13, 1875, resides with father; Samuel, born Oct. 16, 1877, resides with father. In 1878 Mr. Wm. Cary was married to Elizabeth Curry, where she was born Aug. 10, 1863. Of the second marriage was born on April 12, 1881, a daughter, Barbara, who lives at home with her father; her mother, the second wife, died in Logan county, July 27, 1882; and there, Sept. 11, 1887, he was joined in wedlock to his third wife, Rosa Duty, who was born in that county July 30, 1856; the issue of the last marriage is a son, Kennie, born Dec. 30, 1888, and died 1889, and an infant, Mary, born May 6, 1889. Mr. Cary is a blacksmith by occupation, and is very skillful in his trade. He and his entire family are esteemed and respected by the people among whom they have all their lives resided; his last wife and his unmarried children constitute his interesting family, with which he lives in the happiest contentment in his commodious and pleasant home at Logan Court House, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 822-823.
29 Wednesday Apr 2015
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4th West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry, assessor, Charles B. Buchanan, clerk, coal, Eliza Ann Buchanan, Floyd Buchanan, genealogy, George Buchanan, Guyandotte River, Henry H. Hardesty, history, James Buchanan, John Buchanan, Lillie May Buchanan, Logan, Logan County, Mary Buchanan, R.A. Brock, Raleigh County, recorder, Tazewell County, Thomas Buchanan, timbering, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Thomas Buchanan, who resided at Logan Court House, West Virginia:
Was born in Tazewell county, Va., Nov. 26, 1821; his wife, nee Mary Ellis, in Logan county, W.Va., Oct. 12, 1817; they were joined in wedlock in her native county, July 27, 1843. The only child of this marriage is Floyd Buchanan, who was born in Logan county, W.Va., Feb. 24, 1849; he was married in this county June 10, 1869, to Eliza Ann Williams, who was born in Raleigh county, W.Va., June 9, 1852. The children of this union are: Charles B., born Aug. 22, 1870; Thomas, born March 28, 1873; Mary, born May 19, 1876, died Jan. 6, 1888; John, born Feb. 8, 1879, died Dec. 24, 1887; James, born Jan. 10, 1882; George, born Jan. 20, 1885, died Dec. 23, 1887; Lillie May, born Feb. 27, 1889. The Buchanan family is one of the oldest and most highly honored in Logan county. During the late war the subject of this sketch enlisted in the 4th W.Va. V.C.; served through the war as second lieutenant, and was honorably discharged in 1865, at Wheeling. As a private citizen he has filled many offices of trust. He was appointed assessor by State Auditor, held the office two years; was then elected recorder of Logan county, and held this office two years; was next elected clerk of the court, which office he also held during two years, and was at the same time clerk of board of supervisors. He was postmaster for six years, and has at one time held seven offices of importance. No man in the county stands higher, or is more beloved by his acquaintances. He owns extensive coal and timber lands in Logan county, where he now resides at his beautiful home on Guyandotte River, near Logan Court House; this town is his post office.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 821-822.
25 Saturday Apr 2015
Posted in Logan
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Alleghany County, Andrew Scott Bryan, Appalachia, Boone County, Clara Bryan, David T. Bryan, genealogy, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Joseph Roy Bryan, Logan, Logan County, Mary Ann Bryan, R.A. Brock, Richmond, U.S. South, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Dr. David T. Bryan, who resided at Logan, West Virginia:
Is a son of Andrew Scott and Mary Ann (Dingess) Bryan; his mother was born in Logan county, W.Va.; departed this life in her native county, on the 4th of January, 1880. His father was born in Alleghany county, Va., Sept. 6, 1835; married in Logan county to his first wife, the mother of David T. Bryan, Oct. 15, 1856. Nov. 18, 1880, he was united in wedlock to Clara Workman, of Boone county, W.Va., her birth occurring there Jan. 26, 1848. The subject of this sketch was born in Logan county, W.Va., May 2, 1859, his wife in the same county Dec. 26, 1872; they were joined in matrimony there June 27, 1889. June 11, 1890, their son, Joseph Roy Bryan, was born. Mr. Bryan owns a large dry goods store and handsome residence in Logan Court House; here he resides with his accomplished wife and their infant son; he is engaged in conducting a large and profitable dry goods business, and is one of the most highly esteemed young men in the county, being always among the first to forward any movement or enterprise that tends to advance the business of his town and the morals of the citizens.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 820
22 Wednesday Apr 2015
Posted in Logan
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Andrew S. Bryan, Bath County, Bettie E. Bryan, Botetourt County, civil war, Covington, Cyrus Bryan, doctor, Elizabeth J. Bryan, genealogy, George E. Bryan, George E. Bryan Jr., Helen E. Bryan, Henry H. Bryan, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Hugh Bryan, Jane Bryan, Jefferson Medical College, John Dejernett, Kentucky, Logan, Logan County, Mary Bryan, Mary J. Bryan, Mary W. Bryan, Nancy E. Bryan, Nancy M. Bryan, Neddie Bryan, Ohio Medical College, physician, R.A. Brock, Randolph County, Russell J. Bryan, Russell L. Bryan, Samuel Leman, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, William H. Bryan
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Dr. Henry H. Bryan, who resided at Logan, West Virginia:
At the present time one of the most prominent members of his profession in the State of West Virginia, was born in Logan county, W.Va., April 28, 1852; he attended three years full course at the Ohio Medical College, after which he practiced medicine during nine years; then attended lectures at Jefferson Medical College, from which he graduated in 1882; on the 26th of November, 1884, he was joined in holy matrimony with Miss Bettie E. Lemon, who was born in Randolph county, W.Va., Feb. 8, 1863; the ceremony was performed in Randolph county by Rev. Bryan. Of this union two sons have been born: Neddie, April 14, 1886, and Russell L., Aug. 17, 1888. Dr. H.H. Bryan, with his interesting family, resides at Logan C.H., in one of the most beautiful homes in Logan county, and also owns a place in the mining flats of Randolph county. He is prominent not only for his professional skill, but for the readiness and cordiality with which he responds to the continued and extensive calls that are made upon him, and for the magnitude of his charity. As physician and as citizen he is honored and beloved wherever he is known. His ancestry for the past two generations is thus traced: Dr. Hugh Bryan, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born in Rockbridge county, Va., Oct. 2, 1801; he married Nancy M. Sawyers, who was born in Alleghany county, Va., in 1796. Dr. Hugh Bryan served as army surgeon during the late war; he died in Logan county, W.Va., March 1, 1870; his widow survived him but a short time, dying in the same county June 25, 1870. The records of the offspring of this couple are as follows: Mary J., born June 8, 1823, married to John Dejernett April 16, 1850; William H., Nov. 11, 1824, married Jane Titzer Aug. 1, 1855; an infant, June 18, 1826, lived only a few hours; Cyrus P., June 28, 1827, married to Mary W. Scott July 13, 1856; George E., Oct. 24, 1829, married to Mary Casebolt, June 4, 1851; Mathew J., Dec. 28, 1832, died Aug. 5, 1857; Andrew S., Sept. 6, 1835, married to Mary J. Dingess Oct. 15, 1856. George E. Bryan is a native of Covington, Va.; his wife of Ky. They are parents of the following sons and daughters: Dr. Henry H. Bryan, subject of this record; Nancy E., born Jan. 31, 1854; Russell J., born Dec. 12, 1856; George E., Jr., born Feb. 9, 1861; and Helen E., born Oct. 14, 1865. Dr. Henry H. Bryan’s wife is a daughter of Samuel Leman, who was born in Botetourt county, Va., in 1814; was married in Bath county, Va., in 1849, to Elizabeth J. Wood, who was born in that county in 1829; they are now living in Randolph county, Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 820-821
18 Wednesday Mar 2015
Posted in Logan
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Appalachia, Ella A. Avis, genealogy, Guyandotte River, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Hugh C. Avis, John C. Avis, John Dingess, Logan County, Martha J. Avis, Mary F. Avis, Monroe County, R.A. Brock, Rich Creek, Sarah Dingess, U.S. South, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Hugh C. Avis, who resided at Rich Creek, West Virginia:
Was born in Logan county, W.Va., June 6, 1842, where he was married Jan. 21, 1869, to Martha J. Dingess, of same county. They have had six children: Ella A., born Nov. 28, 1869; Mary F., born June 18, 1871; next were twins, who died unnamed; John C., born Dec. 14 [year omitted]; James, born April 8, 1877. The oldest is married, the others live with their parents. John and Sarah (Moar) Dingess were parents of Mrs. Avis; her father was born in Logan county, where he died July 18, 1884, aged 76; the mother was born in Monroe county, Va., and now lives in Logan county at an advanced age. The subject of this sketch is at this time engaged in farming and merchandising; he owns a valuable farm on Guyandotte River, a large dry goods store and extensive coal and timber lands in Logan county. As a man of honor and moral excellence he is esteemed by all who know him. His post office address is Rich Creek, Logan county, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), 815-816.
15 Sunday Mar 2015
Posted in Lincoln County Feud, Logan
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Appalachia, Aracoma, Blood in West Virginia, Cecil L. Hudgins, doctor, genealogy, history, Hollene Brumfield, Lincoln County Feud, Logan County, Ohio, Portsmouth, West Virginia
Dr. Cecil L. Hudgins leaves Aracoma, Logan County (WV) Banner, 25 September 1890. Doc Hudgins treated the wound of Hollena Brumfield in September 1889.
15 Sunday Mar 2015
Posted in Big Harts Creek, Lincoln County Feud, Logan
13 Friday Mar 2015
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Al M. Rodgers, Appalachia, Don Chafin, Francis M. Chafin, genealogy, history, Logan, Logan County, Logan County Banner, painter, sheriff, West Virginia
Don Chafin, later Sheriff of Logan County, WV, during the Mine Wars, nearly drowned at the age of two years. Logan County (WV) Banner, 15 May 1890
09 Monday Mar 2015
Posted in Logan
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county clerk, Ella E. Altizer, genealogy, Guyandotte River, Henry H. Hardesty, history, James N. Altizer, Julia Y. Altizer, Logan County, Logan Court House, Mary E. Altizer, Montgomery County, Nellie G. Altizer, R.A. Brock, Roxie Altizer, Roxie E. Altizer, Simon S. Altizer, Superintendent of Schools, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, William E.A. Altizer
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Simon S. Altizer, who resided at Logan Court House, West Virginia:
Present clerk of the county court, residing at Logan C.H., W.Va., is a native of Montgomery county, Va., where he was born Oct. 26, 1846. He is descended from a family that has always ranked as one of the most honorable and most highly respected of the State. The esteem in which he is held by his county people has been shown by the offices of trust to which they have frequently elected him, among others that of superintendent of public schools in Logan county, to which he was elected in 1880, and served until 1882; was for 10 years a member of the public school teachers’ examining board; was first appointed clerk of the county court in 1886, and after serving for one year was re-elected by ballot, and ever since has continued to hold this office with the same honor and integrity that has always distinguished him in all business and social relations. He owns a handsome residence in the town Logan Court House, and a large and valuable farm five miles from that place, situated on mineral lands adjacent to Guyandotte River. The records of his wife and children: Roxie Lawson, born in Logan county, W.Va., Oct. 5, 1856, married to Simon S. Altizer in same county, Sept. 7, 1870. Children: Ella E., born Dec. 7, 1872, died Sept. 21, 1886; Julia Y., born Aug. 13, 1875; Mary E., born Nov. 28, 1878; Nellie G., born Oct. 22, 1880; Roxie E., born Feb. 24, 1883; William E.A., born Aug. 4, 1885; James N., born Feb. 5, 1888; all residing with their parents.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), 815.
04 Wednesday Mar 2015
Posted in Logan
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Alice B. Aldredge, Appalachia, Cora B. Aldredge, Floyd County, genealogy, George L. Aldredge, Henry H. Hardesty, history, James S. Aldredge, Logan County, Logan Court House, R.A. Brock, Richmond, Stanton Aldredge, surveyor, Thomas E. Aldredge, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for James S. Aldredge, who resided at Logan Court House in Logan County, West Virginia:
Late Logan county surveyor, residing at Logan Court House, W.Va., was born in Floyd county, Va., Jan. 26, 1859; was married in Logan county, W.Va., on Mar. 16, 1879, to Miss Alice B. Perry, who was born in Logan county Aug. 14, 1855; their home has been brightened by the following sons and daughters, all now residing with their mother: Stanton and George L., born Feb 10, 1880; Cora B., born Jan. 31, 1882; Thomas E., born June 21, 1884; James C., born Jan. 2, 1887. Mr. J.S. Aldredge was elected surveyor of Logan county in 1884, which office he filled most acceptably until his death, Aug. 4, 1887. This sad occurrence was deeply lamented by all who had known him. He was a man of the highest nobility of character, and though cut down in the prime of his young manhood, yet had done much to endear him to many friends who regret his untimely death. His widow and children reside in the beautiful home he had made for them at Logan Court House, [W]Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), 814.
16 Monday Feb 2015
Posted in Big Harts Creek, Lincoln County Feud, Logan, Timber
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Appalachia, Blood in West Virginia, Cabell County, Canada, Enoch Baker, genealogy, Harts Creek, history, Huntington, Lincoln County Feud, Logan County, logging, Nova Scotia, photos, timbering, West Virginia
Enoch Baker, a native of Nova Scotia who once worked timber on Harts Creek, is shown here years later at his Huntington, WV, office.
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This site is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and promotion of history and culture in Appalachia.
Genealogy and History in North Carolina and Beyond
A site about one of the most beautiful, interesting, tallented, outrageous and colorful personalities of the 20th Century
Brandon Ray Kirk 