28 Tuesday Mar 2017
Posted in Guyandotte River, Logan, Timber, Wyoming County
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Appalachia, Guyandotte River, Guyandotte Valley, history, Island Creek, Little Kanawha Lumber Company, Logan, Logan County, logging, Ohio, Parkersburg, Pigeon Creek, Portsmouth, Rockhouse Fork, timber, timbering, Upper Pigeon, West Virginia, Wyoming County
The Little Kanawha Lumber Company of Portsmouth, Ohio, operated in the Guyandotte Valley of Logan County, WV. The Logan County Banner newspaper regularly updated readers of its activity.
Logan County Banner (Logan, WV), 6 August 1891.
04 Saturday Mar 2017
Posted in Culture of Honor, Wyoming County
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Appalachia, crime, history, Huntington Advertiser, Lee Ford, Mary Martha Ford, West Virginia, Wyoming County
Huntington (WV) Advertiser, 17 December 1900. You can see Mr. Ford’s marriage record here: http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view2.aspx?FilmNumber=594769&ImageNumber=136 or here: http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view2.aspx?FilmNumber=594769&ImageNumber=135
28 Monday Mar 2016
Posted in African American History, Logan, Wyoming County
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Appalachia, genealogy, history, Huff's Creek, J.J. Dolliver, John Cook, Logan County, Logan County Banner, Methodist Episcopal Church, R.M.L. Cook, slavery, Thursday Cook, West Virginia, Wyoming County
Thursday Cook obituary, Logan County (WV) Banner, 4 September 1895.
18 Wednesday Nov 2015
Posted in Civil War, Wyoming County
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Barbara Wilson, civil war, Francis A. Wilson, Henry H. Hardesty, Jesse Davis, Jesse E. Wilson, Josephine M. Wilson, Nancy Wilson, North Spring, R.A. Brock, Samuel R. Wilson, Simon Justice, Thomas A. Wilson, Thomas M. Wilson, Virginia and Virginians
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Samuel R. Wilson, who resided at North Spring in Wyoming County, West Virginia:
Son of Thomas M. and Barbara (McCaulley) Wilson, was born Oct. 15, 1842, in Pike county, Ky. His father was born March 6, 1820, in Botetourt county, Va., and died June 20, 1840. His mother was born in Pike county, Ky., and is now the wife of Simon Justice. S.M. Wilson, subject of this sketch, was married Oct. 5, 1865, to Nancy, daughter of Jesse and Margaret (Godfrey) Davis, both natives of Giles county, Va., and both now deceased. Mrs. Wilson was born Aug. 26, 1846, in Mercer county, W.Va., and they were married in Wyoming county. The offspring of this union has been: Josephine M., born Dec. 18, 1866; Thomas A., born Nov. 21, 1867; Jesse E., born Sept. 2, 1868; and Francis A., born Sept. 8, 1871. Mr. Wilson enlisted in the Confederate States army on July 2, 1862, discharged Oct. 5, 1864. Since the war, and at the present, he has been engaged in the timber business and that of farming. Post office address: North Spring, West Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 847.
07 Wednesday Oct 2015
Posted in Wyoming County
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Augusta County, genealogy, Greenville, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Jefferson Medical College, John M. Tate, Mary Jane Tate, Oceana, R.A. Brock, Richmond, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, Walter L. Tate, West Virginia, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Dr. Walter L. Tate, who resided at Oceana in Wyoming County, West Virginia:
Of Oceana, Wyoming county, W.Va., is a son of Dr. John M. and Mary Jane (Tate) Tate, of Augusta county, Va. He was born in that county Jan. 8, 1861; graduated at the University of Virginia in 1886, and located in Oceana September, 1889, where he has a lucrative practice, and gives promise of being one of the finest physicians of the times. His ancestors were Scotch-Irish, and came to America among the early settlers; they were some of the original first Virginia families. His father, one of the best physicians in Virginia, resides in Augusta county at Greenville, and is still, after 30 years practice, engaged in his professional work. He graduated at Jefferson Medical College during its most prosperous days. His wife, the mother of the subject of this sketch, is now deceased; she was a daughter of John… [missing page]
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 842.
30 Sunday Aug 2015
Posted in Civil War, Wyoming County
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Appalachia, Ashe County, Baileysville, Charles Short, civil war, Confederate Army, Edward Short, Elizabeth Short, Evaline Short, farming, genealogy, Henry H. Hardesty, history, John A. Short, Joseph Short, Martha Short, Mazy I. Short, merchant, Minnie R. Short, Noah Short, North Carolina, Powell S. Short, R.A. Brock, Rebecca Short, Richmond, road commissioner, Sarah Short, Tazewell County, 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 Joseph Short, who resided at Baileysville in Wyoming County, West Virginia:
Was born Feb. 24, 1848, in Tazewell county, Va., and when a lad of 15 enlisted in the Confederate States army, serving a short time, when he was severely wounded in the face. On Nov. 9, 1865, he was united in marriage with Evaline Hill, who was born April 5, 1848, in Ashe county, N.C., the marriage being solemnized in Wyoming county, W.Va. The record of Mr. and Mrs. Short’s children is as follows: Mazy I., born Oct. 17, 1866, and died March 27, 1889, married; Sarah, born June 10, 1867, and died Sept. 27, 1888, married; Noah, born March 29, 1869; Edward, born June 2, 1871; Rebecca, born Aug. 1, 1873; John A., born Dec. 1, 1875; Martha, born Jan. 1, 1878; Powell S., born Feb. 2, 1880; Elizabeth, born July 23, 1882; Minnie R., born Oct. 2, 1884; and Charles, born April 18, 1887. Mr. Short was elected road commissioner in Wyoming county in 1888, by a very large majority, which office he is still ably filling. He is a farmer and merchant, residing near Baileysville, W.Va., which is his address.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 839-840.
26 Wednesday Aug 2015
Posted in Wyoming County
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Appalachia, civil war, Franklin County, genealogy, Haven R.C. Shannon, Henry H. Hardesty, history, James Gadd, Jasper J. Shannon, justice of the peace, Laura Ann Shannon, Lightburn L. Shannon, Oceana, R.A. Brock, Renee Shannon, Rhoda Gadd, Richard A. Shannon, Richmond, Sarah A. Shannon, sheriff, Tennessee, U.S. South, Ulysses G. Shannon, Union Army, Vanlinden B.H. Shannon, Vida B. Shannon, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, Wyatt A. Shannon, Wyatt B. Shannon, Wyoming County, Wyoming News
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Wyatt B. Shannon, who resided at Oceana in Wyoming County, West Virginia:
Editor of the Wyoming weekly News, was born in Wyoming county, W.Va., Dec. 16, 1831; his parents were married in that county in 1830; his father, James H. Shannon, was born in what is now Wyoming county, Dec. 31, 1808, and died there June 14, 1890; his wife, Renee Gore, and mother of the subject of this record, was born in Logan county, W.Va., Jun 1810, and died in Wyoming county June 14, 1888. The father is of Irish lineage, the mother of German. Their first born, the subject of this sketch, was married in Wyoming county, W.Va., May 19, 1853, to Sarah A. Gadd, who was born March 9, 1837; their children’s record is as follows: Jasper J., born Feb. 24, 1854, is now married; Vanlinden B.H., born Sept. 3, 1856, died Aug. 27, 1860; Haven R.C., born May 2, 1858, died Sept. 20, 1860; Wyatt A., born May 28, 1860, died June 24, 1864; Lightburn L., born Feb. 21, 1863, now married; Richard A., born Feb 12, 1866, now married; Ulysses G., born May 16, 1868, now married; Laura Ann, born Oct. 14, 1870; Vida B., born March 14, 1873; May, born May 1, 1877; a babe, unnamed, stillborn. The parents of Mrs. Wyatt B. Shannon, James and Rhoda Thornton Gadd, were married in Franklin county, Va., in 1826; the father was born in that county in 1808 and died June 29, 1888; the mother, born in the same county in 1804, now resides in Tennessee; the former was of Irish descent, the latter is of Scotch. Wyatt B. Shannon enlisted in 1863 in the U.S. army and served until honorably discharged and mustered out at the close of the war of the Rebellion. In 1860 he was elected justice of the peace, and at the close of the war was appointed to the same position by Government; after serving some time, he resigned, and in 1876 was elected to the same office and held it until elected sheriff in 1884, which office he held a full term of four years. In 1887 he began the publication of the Wyoming weekly News, which he has since successfully edited. He is an able and efficient officer, a useful and highly esteemed citizen, always read to aid any enterprise that tends to advance the mental, moral and financial interests of the people. His address is Oceana, Wyoming county, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 839.
15 Saturday Aug 2015
Posted in Wyoming County
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Augusta Shannon, Cora F. Shannon, Cosby J. Shannon, Elizabeth B. Shannon, Fraland B. Shannon, genealogy, Henry H. Hardesty, history, James H. Shannon, James Justice, James W. Shannon, Jennie Justice, John C.H. Shannon, John L. Shannon, Kentucky, Larkin Shannon, Lightburn F. Shannon, Monroe County, Pike County, R.A. Brock, Rena Shannon, Richmond, Sun Hill, Tazewell County, 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 C.H. Shannon, who resided at Sun Hill in Wyoming County, West Virginia:
Son of James H. and Rena (Gore) Shannon, was born Aug. 11, 1853 in Wyoming county, W.Va. His father was born in Tazewell county, Va., Dec. 30, 1808, and died June 14, 1890; his mother in Monroe county, W.Va., June 30, 1810; they were married in Logan county Jan. 13, 1831, the mother dying Sept. 28, 1888. Dec. 30, 1875, J.C.H. Shannon was married to Augusta, daughter of James Justice, who was born Dec. 5, 1812, in Pike county, Ky., and died in Logan county, W.Va., Aug. 12, 1874. Her mother’s maiden name was Jennie Hatfield, who was born in Pike county, Jan. 10, 1813, dying in Logan county April 18, 1886. Mr. and Mrs. Shannon’s children’s records are: Fraaland B., born Feb. 20, 1877; Cora F., born Oct. 21, 1878; James W., born Feb. 3, 1880, and died Aug. 4, 1888; Lightburn F., born July 23, 1881; John L., born Jan 16, 1883; Cosby J., born Aug. 22, 1885; Elizabeth B., born March 12, 1887; and Larkin, born May 11, 1889. Mr. Shannon is engaged in merchandising and farming near Sun Hill, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 838.
09 Sunday Aug 2015
Posted in Civil War, Wyoming County
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Bertie Camden Roach, Charles Philip Roach, circuit clerk, civil war, clerk, Demaris Roach, Franklin Pierce Roach, Franklin Pierce Roach Jr., genealogy, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Ira McDowell Roach, John Kenna Roach, Maggie Roach, Monroe County, Nellie Roach, Oceana, R.A. Brock, Reuben R. Roach, Richmond, Sarah Roach, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, William Roach, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Franklin Pierce Roach, who resided in Wyoming County, West Virginia:
The Roach family is of English descent. Reuben R. Roach, who was grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born in 1790; his wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Ball, about 1794. Their son, William Roach, father of Franklin P. Roach, was born in Monroe county, Va., May 17, 1822. He has always been looked up to as one of the leading citizens of his county, having filled several offices of trust, among them the office of sheriff for several terms, and is now U.S. Commissioner. During the war, he was a gallant soldier; he and his wife now reside in Wyoming county, W.Va. Mrs. Roach, whose maiden name was Nellie Cook, was born in Wyoming county June 13, 1828; they married there Feb. 13, 1845, the issue of this union being Franklin Pierce Roach, of whom this record is made. He was born at Oceana, W.Va., April 15, 1856; in 1872 he was appointed page of the Senate, W.Va., serving through two sessions; in 1875 he was elected doorkeeper of the Senate, though but 18 years old, being the youngest man who has ever filled that office. March 23, 1876, he was united in wedlock to Demaris Cook, who was born in Wyoming county, July 14, 1857. Their children have the following record: John Kenna, born Jan. 5, 1877; Bertie Camden, June 12, 1879; Ira McDowell, Oct. 6, 1881; Maggie, May 9, 1884; Charles Philip, Sept. 21, 1886; and Franklin P., Jr., July 15, 1889, died May 20, 1890. Mr. F.P. Roach was elected, Oct., 1884, to the office of clerk of Circuit and also County Court, in Wyoming county; both offices he is filling at present time with an ability that proves him fully entitled to the trust and confidence placed in him by his fellow citizens. The county can boast of no more honorable gentleman among her citizens than himself and father.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 837-838.
15 Wednesday Jul 2015
Posted in Wyoming County
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22nd Virginia Infantry, Appalachia, Christiansburg, Confederate Army, farming, genealogy, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Isaac B. Lester, Leanza F. Lester, Lewis I. Lester, Little Cub Creek, Mary E. Lester, Matilda M. Lester, North Spring, Pleasant Lester, R.A. Brock, Richmond, Superintendent of Schools, timbering, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Isaac B. Lester, who resided at North Spring, West Virginia:
Is one of the most highly respected citizens of Wyoming county. Having been appointed superintendent of public schools, he served with honor and integrity that proved him well worthy of the trust; his term of office having expired, he was reappointed and continued to hold the office during five consecutive terms. When the civil war broke out he espoused the Southern cause, and enlisted in the Confederate army, Aug. 2, 1861, in Co. G, 22d Va. V.I.; during the first year was promoted to adjutant of regiment; served till the close of the war and received honorable discharge at Christiansburg, Va., 1865; had taken part in 37 pitched battles besides sieges and skirmishes. The subject of this record was born in Wyoming county, W.Va., Sept. 24, 1833, and in that county on the 5th of January, 1854, was happily married to Mary E. Godfrey, who was born in the same county June 7, 1833. Of this marriage have been born Pleasant, born Nov. 21, 1855, now married; Lewis I., Oct. 28, 1857, now married; Matilda M., born Dec. 2, 1880, died Aug. 5, 1881; Leanza F., born March 13, 1865, resides with parents. Mr. Lester is engaged in conducting his farm and in attending to his numerous interests as owner of large and valuable coal and timber lands, besides his handsome home on Little Cub Creek, where he resides with his family. His post office address is North Spring, Wyoming county, West Virginia.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 834-835.
12 Sunday Jul 2015
Posted in Wyoming County
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Alonzo Justice, Appalachia, Eva F. Justice, farming, genealogy, Giles County, Grover E. Justice, Henry H. Hardesty, history, House of Delegates, Jacob Cook, James Justice, Jennie Justice, John K. Justice, Kentucky, Larkin Justice, Laura B. Justice, Laura S. Justice, Linda Cook, Logan County, Lotty I. Justice, Mollie Justice, Monroe County, North Spring, Pike County, R.A. Brock, Richmond, Teddy F. Justice, U.S. South, Violinna Justice, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, William E. Justice, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Hon. William E. Justice, who resided at North Spring, West Virginia:
Son of James and Jennie (Hatfield) Justice, was born May 16, 1849, in Logan county, W.Va., a worthy representative of a family which has long been seated in this section. His parents were born in Pike county, Ky., the father on Dec. 5, 1812, dying in Logan county, W.Va., Aug. 12, 1874; the mother born Jan. 10, 1813, dying here also on April 28, 1886. William E., the subject of this sketch, is one of fourteen children, twelve of whom are living. March 24, 1870, he married Laura S., daughter of Jacob and Linda (Chambers) Cook, long and honored residents of this section. Her father was born in Giles county, Va., May 21, 1814, and her mother in Monroe county, W.Va., on July 19, 1819. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Justice are ten in number: Alonzo, born March 31, 1871; Larkin, Feb. 27, 1873; Mollie, March 16, 1875; John K., June 1, 1877; Laura B., Sept. 20, 1879; Teddy F., Dec. 15, 1881; Grover E., April 20, 1883; Violinna, July 10, 1886, dying Aug. 19, the same year; Lotty I., Nov. 19, 1887; and Eva F., Feb. 5, 1890. Hon. W.E. Justice is engaged in farming and merchandising at North Spring, Wyoming county, W.Va., and has amassed extensive means and territory in both Logan and Wyoming counties, consisting of coal and timber lands. He was elected to represent Logan county in the House of Delegates on Nov. 6, 1888, his term having now expired, which he filled with credit and acceptability; post office address, North Spring, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 834.
10 Friday Jul 2015
Posted in Civil War, Wyoming County
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Almeda Justice, America Justice, Appalachia, Berkley's Battalion, Boone County, civil war, Confederate Army, Delia Bailey, Delia J. Justice, Ellen Justice, genealogy, George W. Justice, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Ingabo Justice, James Bailey, James Justice Sr., Jennie Justice, Kentucky, Laura C. Justice, Lee Justice, Logan County, Minnie Cook, North Spring, Pike County, R.A. Brock, Richmond, Russell County, Scott Justice, Thomas Justice, U.S. South, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, Wayne Justice, West Virginia, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Thomas Justice, who resided at North Spring, West Virginia:
Of North Spring, Wyoming county, W.Va., was born June 15, 1834, in Logan county, W.Va. (then Virginia); in this county, Aug. 20, 1854, he was united in marriage to Ingabo Bailey, who was born in Logan county, Jan. 29, 1832. Record of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Justice: George W., born June 20, 1855, married; Delia J., March 15, 1857, married; Laura C., June 11, 1859, married; Almeda, Dec. 4, 1861, married; Lee, April 20, 1866, married; Minnie, May 1, 1868, married to Berry L. Cook; Scott, Dec. 9, 1870, living with his parents; James, Sept. 15, 1874, living with parents. Record of Thomas Justice’s parents: James Justice, Sr., was born in Pike county, Ky., Dec. 5, 1812, departed this life in Logan county, W.Va., Aug. 12, 1874; Jennie (Hatfield) Justice was born in Pike county, Ky., Jan. 10, 1813, departed this life in Logan county April 28, 1886. Record of the parents of Mrs. Thomas Justice: James Bailey was born in Russell county, Va., Dec. 1, 1806, died in Logan county Feb. 9, 1874; Delia (Gore) Bailey was born in Boone county, W.Va., Oct. 11, 1806, died in Logan county Jan. 28, 1888. Thomas Justice enlisted in 1861 as lieutenant in Co. D, Berkley’s Battalion, C.S.A., and served with honor and distinction until the close of the war. At the present time he resides with his wife and their youngest two children in his pleasant home not far from the mouth of Huff’s Creek; here he is engaged in farming and in managing his estate. His plantation is well cultivated; he also owns valuable coal and timber lands. As citizens he and his family are loved and respected. His son, Lee Justice, was married June 11, 1890, in Logan county, to America, daughter of James N. and Lucinda (Steel) Justice. Record of the family of James N. Justice: He was born in 1847 in Pike county, Ky.; at present lives in Logan county, W.Va.; his wife was born in Logan county in 18_6, and died in the same county in 1884. Their son Wayne was born in 1872; daughter Ellen was born in 1877, and died in 1879.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 833-834.
04 Saturday Jul 2015
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Appalachia, Cyclone, Elizabeth A. Hinchman, genealogy, Grace Hinchman, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Laura Hinchman, Logan County, Lorenzo D. Hinchman, Monroe County, R.A. Brock, Rebecca Hinchman, Revolutionary War, Richmond, Rosa Hinchman, timbering, U.S. South, Ulysses Hinchman, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, Walter Hinchman, West Virginia
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Lorenzo D. Chambers, who resided at Cyclone, West Virginia:
Son of Ulysses and Rebecca (McDonald) Hinchman, was born Dec. 25, 1833, in Logan county. W.Va. His father was born April 6, 1817, in Monroe county, W.Va., but was for many years an honored resident of Logan county, where he died March 7, 1882; his wife, and the mother of the subject of this sketch, was of one of the oldest and wealthiest families of this section; her father served with distinction six years in the Revolutionary war; she died April 3, 1887. Lorenzo D. Hinchman was married Jan. 25, 1870, to Elizabeth A. Chambers, who was born March 23, 1842, in Logan county, W.Va. They have issue: Laura, born Nov. 9, 1870; Grace, July 26, 1873; and Rosa, June 22, 1877; one son, Walter, was born Aug. 224, 1878. Mrs. Hinchman’s parents were both born in Monroe county, W.Va., and both died in Logan county; the father, born Aug. 2, 1790, died Jan. 14, 1876; and the mother, born Aug. 20, 1794, dying Sept. 9, 1876. Mr. Hinchman is engaged in the timber business in connection with farming: his post office is Cyclone, Logan county, West Virginia.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 832-833.
01 Wednesday Jul 2015
Posted in Wyoming County
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Appalachia, Blankenship, board of education, Dorcas Hatfiefld, farming, genealogy, Henry H. Hardesty, history, James Hatfield, justice of the peace, Kenna Hatfield, Kentucky, Laura A. Hatfield, Lewis Hatfield, Logan County, Lucinda Lester, Marga L. Hatfield, Oce O. Hatfield, Pike County, Pleasant Lester, R.A. Brock, Rachel Hatfield, Raleigh County, Richmond, Susan B. Hatfield, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, Virginia Hatfield, West Virginia, William J. Hatfield
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Lewis Hatfield, who resided at Blankenship, West Virginia:
Son of James and Rachel (Toler) Hatfield, was born Feb. 20, 1848, in Logan county, W.Va. His parents are now living in Wyoming county, the father born May 19, 1824, in Pike county, Ky., and his mother was born in Logan county. On March 8, 1873, Lewis Hatfield was joined in marriage with Dorcas D. Lester, who was born in this county on Nov. 5, 1845; she died on May 3, 1889, leaving five living children: Laura A., born May 13, 1874; William J., born June 25, 1877; Marga L., born Dec. 12, 1880; Kenna, born May 28, 1883; and Oce O., born April 6, 1887; two daughters, Virginia, born May 25, 1879, died Nov. 13, same year, and Susan B., born Aug. 20, 1885, and died June 3, 1887. Mr. Hatfield is a farmer, and has filled offices of trust and importance; was elected president of the board of education in 1883-5, and justice of the peace in 1885-9; post office address, Blankenship, W.Va. Mrs. Hatfield is a daughter of Pleasant and Lucinda (Miller) Lester, who were united in holy wedlock June 15, 1843; her mother’s birth occurred in Raleigh county, W.Va., Feb. 7, 1823. Pleasant Lester was born in Logan county, W.Va., Jan. 24, 1822; he has passed most of his life in this county, where he is honored and esteemed by all who know him; he is now engaged in farming, but has officiated as justice of the peace, filling the office with highest integrity and efficiency.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 832.
30 Tuesday Jun 2015
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45th Virginia Volunteer Infantry, Appalachia, Araminta J. Harless, Bird Lockhart, civil war, Confederacy, Confederate Army, Dixie E. Harless, Elias E. Harless, Elizabeth Harless, Elizabeth P. Harless, farming, Francis M. Harless, genealogy, Henry H. Hardesty, Henry L. Harless, history, India I. Harless, James C. Harless, Jane Lockhart, Lorenzo D. Harless, Lucy A. Harless, McDowell County, Millie E. Harless, minister, North Spring, R.A. Brock, Rachael Harless, Richmond, Sarah M. Harless, U.S. South, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, William H. Harless
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Francis M. Harless, who resided at North Spring, West Virginia:
Son of Lorenzo D. and Elizabeth P. (Kelly) Harless, was born in Giles county Feb. 22, 1844. His parents were born and both died in this county, the father born Nov. 12, 1817, and died July 16, 1864; the mother born April 8, 1822, dying May 2, 1882. Francis M., the subject of this sketch, enlisted in the service of the Confederate States July 3, 1862, in Co. H, 45th Va. V. I., serving honorably and creditably until discharged on Oct. 15, 1864. On Feb. 22, 1866, he was joined in wedlock with Rachael Lockhart, who was born Aug. 15, 1845, their marriage being solemnized in McDowell county, W.Va. The offspring of this union have records as follows: Elizabeth, born Jan. 20, 1868, now married; Araminta J., Dec. 20, 1869; Millie E., May 8, 1871; James C., Jan. 29, 1873; Elias E., May 1, 1875; William H., Oct. 12, 1876; India I., Nov. 10, 1878; Dixie E., Aug. 18, 1880; Henry L., Sept. 29, 1883; Sarah M., born Nov. 3, 1885, and died Oct. 17, 1887p and Lucy A., born Oct. 15, 1888. The parents of Mrs. Harless were Bird Lockhart, who died April 15, 1851, and Jane (Staten) Lockhart, now residing in McDowell county, W.Va. Mr. Harless is a minister of the Gospel, and is engaged in farming: post office address, North Spring, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 831-832.
26 Friday Jun 2015
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Almira C. Godfrey, Appalachia, Armour L. Godfrey, Cordova C. Godfrey, England, Fayette County, genealogy, Guyandotte River, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Huff's Creek, James C. Godfrey, James R. Godfrey, Jesse Davis, Margaret Davis, Mercer County, North Spring, photos, R.A. Brock, Rebecca Godfrey, Richmond, Sarah M. Godfrey, 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 James R. Godfrey, who resided at North Spring, West Virginia:
Is among the most highly respected citizens of Wyoming county, and is of a family that has always stood among the first in purity and nobility of character and brilliancy of mental endowments. As a teacher he has no superior and but few equals in that county, and is always zealously active for the advancement of education. He was appointed in 1885 on the board of teachers’ examination, served that term and two other terms since. He was born in this county July 25, 1859, and was married there Nov. 2, 1882, to Sarah M. Davis, who was born in Fayette county, W.Va., May 15, 1857. Their union has been blessed with the following offspring: Almira C., born Aug. 30, 1883; Cordova C., born Aug. 14, 1885; James C., born Oct. 2, 1889; they are all now living with parents. Mr. Godfrey owns a beautiful home on Huff’s Creek not far from Guyandotte River, surrounded by extensive mineral lands underlying valuable timber growth. His post office is North Spring, Wyoming county, W.Va., and his vocation is teaching and conducting his farm. His father, Armour L. Godfrey, was born in Mercer county, W.Va., March 25, 1827, and at present resides in Wyoming county. His mother, whose maiden name was Rebecca Lister, was born in Wyoming county, Aug. 15, 1827. They were united in marriage in Wyoming county, Aug. 14, 1851. Her father, Jesse Davis, was born about 1800 and died in Wyoming county at the age of 72 years. Her mother, whose maiden name was Margaret Godfrey, was born in 1802 and died in Wyoming county at the age of 63 years. The Godfrey family came from England, and have long been seated in Virginia and in Wyoming and Mercer counties, W.Va. They have always commanded respect among the citizens, having filled many offices ably and honorably.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 830-831.
05 Friday Jun 2015
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Clear Fork, Ellen Canterbury, farming, genealogy, Guyandotte River, Henry H. Hardesty, history, James B. Cook, Mary Cook, Matilda Cook, Millard F. Cook, R.A. Brock, Richmond, Sun Hill, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, William Canterbury, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Millard F. Cook, who resided at Sun Hill, West Virginia:
Son of James B. and Matilda (Shannon) Cook, was born Aug. 15, 1859, in Wyoming county, W.Va., where his parents now reside, both natives of this county also. His father was born on Sept. 11, 1826, and his mother on Nov. 7, 1836. Jan. 15,1890, Millard F. Cook was united in marriage with Mary Canterbury, the marriage being solemnized in Wyoming county; she was born here April 15, 1870. Her father, William Canterbury, was born in this county March 22, 1838, where he still resides. Her mother’s maiden name was Ellen Cook, born Dec. 23, 1838, and died May 11, 1887. Mr. Cook was appointed as enumerator of the 178th district of the 2d Supervisor’s Division of W.Va., in 1890, which position he filled with honor. He has a beautiful home on the Clear Fork of Guyandotte River; is a good citizen and well respected by all who know him. Mr. Cook is engaged in farming near Sun Hill, Wyoming county, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 827.
26 Tuesday May 2015
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22nd Virginia Infantry, Almeda Cook, Annie Cook, Appalachia, Confederate Army, David H. Cook, Elizabeth Cook, Florence Cook, genealogy, Giles County, Henry H. Hardesty, history, James H. Cook, John R. Cook, Joseph L. Cook, Mary E. Cook, Missionary Baptist Church, Nancy Cook, Oceana, preacher, R.A. Brock, Robinson Cook, 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 James H. Cook, who resided at Oceana, West Virginia:
Is a son of Robinson and Nancy Cook, both natives of Giles county, Va.; the father was born Feb. 7, 1812; both parents now reside in Wyoming county, W. Va. Their son, James H. Cook, the subject of this sketch, was born Aug. 11, 1835, in Logan county, W.Va. He was united in matrimony to Elizabeth Cooper, Dec. 25, 1855, in Wyoming county, W.Va. His wife was born in Giles county, Va., Feb. 3, 1842. Their children have the following records. David H., born Feb. 21, 1857, now married; Almeda, born March 25, 1859, now married; Joseph L., born June 6, 1864; Mary E., born June 30, 1866; Florence, born Aug. 21, 1868; Annie, born Aug. 15, 1870; John R., born April 3, 1879; the last five live with their parents. Mr. James H. Cook enlisted in Co. I, 22d Va. infantry, C.S.A., and served from 1862 for 12 months, having espoused the cause of his native State. In 1868 he was received into the fellowship of the Missionary Baptist Church, and was a most devoutly pious and consistent Christian, always zealous in all Church and Sunday School work. In 1872 he entered the ministry of that church, and ever since has labored in the spread of the Gospel. As a minister he is greatly beloved by all who know him, having been the instrument in the hands of the Master by whom many have been turned to righteousness. He resides in Oceana, Wyoming county, W.Va., with his family, and by his earnest precepts as well as conscientious example is accomplishing great good in the cause of Christ. He spends his leisure hours during the week, when not engaged in preaching at his appointments, in attending to his farm.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 826-827.
25 Monday May 2015
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Amanda E. Cook, Appalachia, Araminta Lester, Araminta M. Cook, farming, genealogy, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Inez V. Cook, Jacob Cook, Kentucky, Laura M. Cook, Linda Cook, Mathew J. Lester, Oceana, Pike County, R.A. Brock, 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 Jacob Cook, who resided at Oceana, West Virginia:
Son of Jacob and Linda (Chambers) Cook, was born Aug. 5, 1860, in Wyoming county, W.Va. His parents are now living in this county at very advanced ages, the father born May 21, 1814, and the mother July 19, 1819. Jacob Cook was married Feb. 19, 1885, Miss Amanda E. Lester becoming his wife. The result of this union has been: Araminta M., born Jan. 4, 1885; Inez V., born May 17, 1886; and Laura M., born June 29, 1889. Mrs. Cook’s father, Mathew J. Lester, was born June 10, 1846, and her mother, Araminta Lester, was born in Pike county, Ky., Jan. 1, 1844, both now residing in Wyoming county. Mr. Cook is a farmer, and his post office address is Oceana, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 826.
20 Wednesday May 2015
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Addie P. Cook, Alice L. Cook, Anna Laurie Cook, Appalachia, Boone County, Charles F. Cook, Charles W. Cook, coal, Edgar Cook, genealogy, George W. Cook, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Huff's Creek, John Cook, Lucinda Cook, Marshall Cook, Mary A. Cook, Nannie G. Cook, Oceana, Perry C. Cook, R.A. Brock, Raleigh County, Richmond, timbering, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Charles F. Cook, who resided at Oceana, West Virginia:
Was born in Wyoming county, Jan. 3, 1843; was married to Lucinda O’Neal in Raleigh county, Nov. 12, 1868; their union has been blessed with nine children, eight of whom are at the present time residing with their parents: Edgar, Anna Laurie (died when three years old), Charles W., Nannie G., Marshall, Addie P., Perry C., George W., and Alice L. His father, John Cook, was born in Wyoming county, W.Va., June 20, 1818, and died there May 25, 1887. Mary A. Jarrell was born in Boone county, W.Va., March 8, 1818, and died in Wyoming county, March 10, 1873; they were married May 5, 1831. Mr. Cook owns a beautiful home, situated on Huff’s Creek, Wyoming county; he also has other estates, consisting of extensive coal and timber lands. He is descended from one of the oldest and best families of that county; is a man of high moral character, and has the esteem of all who know him. His post office address is Oceana, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 825-826.
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