Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society (2017)

20 Monday Mar 2017

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I am VERY excited to be speaking about the Lincoln County Feud on Monday, March 20, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. in the Logan Area Public Library situated on Historic Hatfield Island in Logan, WV. Many thanks to the Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society for hosting me. If you are local, please attend. I would love to see you! http://logan.lib.wv.us/IMG_6810.JPG

John Gore

15 Wednesday Mar 2017

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John Gore (1816-1895), son of Joseph and Martha (Pine) Gore. Husband to Margaret “Peggy” Dingess. Settled on the West Fork of Harts Creek in Logan County, WV.

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John Gore Land Grant (1848), Logan County, (West) Virginia.

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John Gore obituary, Logan County Banner (Logan, WV), 9 October 1895.

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John Gore grave, West Fork of Harts Creek, Logan County, WV. 5 June 2015.

Big Creek News 04.09.1926

15 Wednesday Mar 2017

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An unknown local correspondent from Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 9, 1926:

Mr. Lester Taylor of Logan spent Saturday and Sunday visiting Miss Sallie Kitchen.

J.H. Midkiff spent the weekend with his family at Yawkey.

Mrs. Martha Roberts of Chapmanville spent Sunday with friends here.

Mrs. Sid Ferrell spent Saturday at Logan.

Mrs. A.J. Thomas was visiting her mother at Banco Sunday.

J.J. Boothe of Huntington was calling on Miss Dicie Thomas Friday.

Jesse Toney made a business trip to Logan Monday.

Miss Mabel Toney of Logan was seen here Sunday.

Mrs. J.B. Hager of Madison was called here on the account of the death of her sister, Mrs. P.D. Bradbury.

Bill Vance was visiting his mother Sunday.

A.J. Thomas made a flying trip to Logan Monday.

Miss Marie Kitchen and Mr. Kennedy were out walking Sunday.

Hardin Marcum of Ranger was seen on our streets Saturday evening.

Miss Mary Butcher and Archie Chapman were seen at the Star theatre Saturday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Oron Mobley were shoppers in Logan Saturday.

Mont Mullins was here Monday.

Jesse Harmon has been visiting his mother.

Well, as news is scarce around Big Creek this week, will try again next time and see if there can’t be more.

Andrew D. Robinson

14 Tuesday Mar 2017

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From “Hardesty’s History of Lincoln County, West Virginia,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Andrew D. Robinson, who resided at Harts Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia:

Son of David and Margaret (Browning) Robinson, residents of Logan county, West Virginia, was born in that county, April 13, 1837, and came to what is now Lincoln county in 1851. He chose for a life companion Rhoda J., daughter of Joseph and Dicy (Mullins) Adams, who was born in Logan county, October 7, 1844, and in this county, in 1859 their marriage was consummated. To them nine children have been given, born as follows: David A., November 21, 1860; Emmeline V., July 5, 1863; Benjamin F., January 26, 1866; John R., September 1, 1868; Joseph, February 20, 1870; Polly A., August 7, 1873; Dicy, June 13, 1876; Margaret, June 22, 1879; Jesse, September 10, 1882. Andrew D. Robinson was elected justice of the peace in Hart Creek district in 1876, and held the office four years. He has been the secretary of the  board of education, and is now postmaster. Mr. Robinson enlisted in the war between the States, in 1863, serving in the Federal army; he was captured, taken to Libby prison and there held for two months. He was deprived of the advantages of the free school, but through his energy and perseverance gained a good practical education. Mr. Robinson is tilling the soil in Hart Creek district, owning 110 acres of land on Hart creek. The timber on the land is oak, poplar, walnut, and ash; the orchard, apple, cherry, and pear; mineral, coal and iron ore, found in abundance. Andrew D. Robinson’s post office address is Hart, Lincoln county, West Virginia.

Source: The West Virginia Encyclopedia, Vol. 7 (Richwood, WV: Jim Comstock, 1974), p. 137.

Frye Ridge (2015)

14 Tuesday Mar 2017

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This spot will always remind of my great-uncle Willard Frye and his cattle. During my high school years, I wrote poetry here. 30 October 2015.

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Looking up toward Uncle Willard Frye’s old cattle grounds. 30 October 2015.

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Nice slope near the fishing pond and the Aude Adkins Family Cemetery. 30 October 2015.

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Frye Ridge Road near the Frye Family Cemetery, Fourteen, Lincoln County, WV. 30 October 2015.

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Slope near the fishing pond and the Aude Adkins Family Cemetery. 30 October 2015.

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Near the fishing pond. Frye Ridge, Fourteen, Lincoln County, WV. 30 October 2015.

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Frye Ridge, Fourteen, Lincoln County, WV. 30 October 2015.

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Frye Ridge is one of the area’s most beautiful places, especially if (like me) you are a Frye descendant.

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Gravel road near the Frye Family Cemetery. Frye Ridge, Fourteen, Lincoln County, WV. 30 October 2015.

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Uncle Willard Frye’s amazing barn…a landmark! Frye Ridge Road, Fourteen, Lincoln County, WV. 30 October 2015.

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Frye Ridge Road, Fourteen, Lincoln County, WV. My great-grandfather, Willie Frye, owned most if not all of this ridge. Today, his descendants still own most of the land.

Banco News 03.26.1926

14 Tuesday Mar 2017

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An unknown local correspondent from Banco in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on March 26, 1926:

We are expecting to hear the clang of wedding bells in our town once more. It has been so long since there has been a wedding at this place it would be a pleasant surprise to every one.

Miss Millie Lancaster was calling on Mrs. W.H. Vickers, Mrs. V.P. Conley, and Mrs. Julia Varney last Sunday afternoon

Messrs. J.M. Hager and J.A. Stone were callers at Spring Dale on Sunday afternoon.

Misses Ida and May Thomas and Anna Ferrell of Estep were shopping in Banco last Monday.

Mr. Journey Ferrell and Miss Pearl Hager of this place were visiting Mrs. Ella Gillenwater last Sunday.

Mrs. Martha Stone and Mrs. Mary Hager both of this place were visiting Aunt Mary Ann Duty last Sunday afternoon. Aunt Mary Ann is making her home with her son Charley at Spring Dale.

Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Barker and children and Mrs. Erther Hill of Estep passed through Banco last Saturday enroute for Big Creek.

Mrs. C.E. Mitchell of Big Creek was the Sunday night guest of Mrs. Mary Hager.

Robert E. Lee Thomas of Big Creek has obtained a job of driving a mule team for the South Penn Oil & Gas Co. at $118 per month and all expenses pay. Stay with it, Bobby!

Ground hog weather is over.

Mr. H.F. Lucas arrived in Banco, his old home town, last Friday and was given a hearty welcome by many of his old pals at this place.

Mr. Tom Vanatter of Big Ugly was shopping in Banco last Saturday.

Wonder why Jesse Justice is looking so downhearted these days? Cheer up, Jesse. Brighter days will come.

Miss Beatrice Lucas of Pumpkin Center was the Saturday night guest of Miss Opal Workman.

Mr. Basil Duty made a flying trip to Estep last Sunday.

Did Arnold fill your date for you Basil?

Robert Barker of Big Ugly was seen going through Banco last week with a load of furniture.

Teddy Hager of this place was calling on his best gal at Estep last Sunday as usual.

H.F. Lucas is painting this week.

Wonder what has become of the correspondent from Manila? Come on with your news, folks! We are always anxious to hear from your town.

Wonder what has become of the doll of Needmore? We never see him in our town anymore. There must be some attraction in that burg.

 

Chapmanville News 03.26.1926

13 Monday Mar 2017

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An unknown local correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on March 26, 1926:

O.C. Winter has purchased the stock of merchandise of G.S. Ferrell and is now in business at the old stand.

Newton Munsey is now a man of leisure, but is thinking of purchasing a peanut roaster.

Prof. J.W. Addis now owns the controlling interest in the Loblolly Band. He is making arrangements to take them to Webster Springs on a tour.

We notice the State Police have recently done some good work at Big Creek. Why do they neglect Chapmanville? There certainly would be a royal welcome extended to them if they would visit this town.

Frank Ballard and Oscar Langdon left Tuesday for Nova Scotia.

The noise of political bees is beginning to be heard here now. I predict Chapmanville District will furnish some surprises in the coming election, even if we are not allowed a member of the county court.

Work on the new road is progressing nicely. We understand the grade will be completed in three months.

Don’t forget the meeting of the Board next Saturday to arrange for the High School. We need this, as a number of pupils from here are attending high school away this term and still a number here that would be attending if we had the school. So parents, wake up.

The Lone Scouts at Chapmanville spent the weekend (March 20-21) roaming about in the woods. Captain Willard Ward had little trouble leading. Cook Orville Barker had success at cooking and Baggage Carrier and Dish Washer Bruce Hensley did well with the baggage and poor dish washing. Captain Willard Ward, while hunting the “Rare Butterfly,” carved out enough rock to make a camp fireplace. Willard says the boys enjoyed the two days so well that they are going again soon.

Isham Roberts

13 Monday Mar 2017

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From “Hardesty’s History of Lincoln County, West Virginia,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Isham Roberts, who resided at Hart in Lincoln County, West Virginia:

Son of Isham and Dicie (Roberts) Collins, was born in Martin county, Kentucky, in 1861, and settled in Lincoln county in 1877. His mother resides in this county, but his father is in Minnesota. Isham Roberts was united in the holy bonds of matrimony, in Lincoln county in 1883, with Martha J. Brumfield. She was born in 1865, and her parents, Paris and Annie (Toney) Brumfield, are natives of this county. Mr. Roberts is a prosperous young merchant in Hart Creek district, having his business headquarters on Guyan river, at the mouth of Big Hart creek. His prices are the most reasonable and the business very extensive. Hart, Lincoln county, West Virginia, is the post office address of Isham Roberts, Jr.

Source: The West Virginia Encyclopedia, Vol. 7 (Richwood, WV: Jim Comstock, 1974), p. 137.

NOTE: Isham Roberts married my great-great-great-aunt, Martha J. Brumfield. His sister, Louisa Jane (Collins) Mullins, married Bob Hatfield (son of Devil Anse).

Ranger News 05.07.1926

09 Thursday Mar 2017

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An unknown local correspondent from Ranger in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on May 7, 1926:

Rocks and mountains may divide us,

Ten thousand miles apart,

But the Banner is written in golden

Letters and stamped upon my heart.

Mrs. Lizzie McClellan was calling on her mother, Mrs. Jim Fulks, Saturday and Sunday.

Miss Ena McCoy is on the sick list at this writing. We hope for her a speedy recovery.

Scott Adkins of Huntington was calling on Miss Mary Estep Sunday.

Everybody seems to welcome spring with a glad heart, as they are all busy farming and seem to enjoy it.

I wonder what has become of Wilbur and Lyburn writers. Can anyone tell?

Born to Mr. and Mrs. C.C. McCoy April 27th, a son. The little youngster weighs 9 pounds and will go by the same of Ernie.

Roy Fulks returned from Williamson Sunday after a visit of several days. He says he would rather grub than drive a taxi.

Mrs. Lawrence Cook was visiting Mrs. C.C. McCoy Friday evening.

Mrs. Albert Hull of Robinette was visiting her brother Monday, Mr. C.C. McCoy and family.

With love to The Banner.

Note: This blog post is dedicated to the memory of my late friend, Mr. Harold Ray Smith.

Walker Branch (2016)

09 Thursday Mar 2017

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Walker Branch is a tributary of the Guyandotte River located in Ferrellsburg, Lincoln County, WV. Photo taken 27 November 2016.

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Walker Branch is named for Benjamin Wade Walker (1851-1917), a United Baptist preacher who once lived along the stream. Photo taken 27 November 2016.

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Walker Branch appears in early deeds as Allen Adkins Branch. Photo taken 27 November 2016.

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In October of 1889, Ben Walker and Melvin Kirk brought the corpses of Haley and McCoy from Green Shoal to West Fork via Walker Branch and through Low Gap. Photo taken 27 November 2016.

William Riley Nester

09 Thursday Mar 2017

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From “Hardesty’s History of Lincoln County, West Virginia,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for William Riley Nester, who resided at Little Harts Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia:

Was born in Logan county, (now) West Virginia, June 18, 1858, and came to Hart Creek district before the organization of Lincoln county. He is a son of Daniel and Valeria (Brumfield) Nester, residents of Logan [sic] county. In Lincoln county, December 25, 1879, the Rev. Isaac Fry united in wedlock William R. Nester and Cora B. Perry. She was born in Logan county, August 7, 1860, and her parents, Isaac Granville and Sarah Ann (Clark) Perry, came to Lincoln count in 1871. Mr. and Mrs. Nester have been the parents of two children: James Lewis, born November 19, 1880, died the same day; Minnis Wirt, November 14, 1881. William Nester was president of the board of education for two years, and is its present secretary, in Hart Creek district, Lincoln county. He owns fifty acres of fine farming land between Big Hart and Little Hart creeks. The land is very productive and abounds in coal and iron ore, and is heavily timbered. Daniel J. Nester, brother of William R., resides with his mother on a farm adjoining William R. Nester’s land. The post office address of William and Daniel J. Nester is Hart, Lincoln county, West Virginia.

Source: The West Virginia Encyclopedia, Vol. 7 (Richwood, WV: Jim Comstock, 1974), p. 136-137.

G.W. “Will” Adkins grave (2016)

08 Wednesday Mar 2017

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George Washington “Will” Adkins headstone (1863-1889). Will Adkins, a son of Aaron J. and Nancy Jane (Gillispie) Adkins and father to Bertha (Adkins) Dingess, drowned at the mouth of Harts Creek. Bill Fowler, a merchant and uncle to Will, purchased his headstone. Will is buried at the Elias Adkins Family Cemetery, now called the Ferrellsburg Community Cemetery, in Ferrellsburg, Lincoln County, WV. Photo taken 29 November 2016.

Big Creek News 04.02.1926

08 Wednesday Mar 2017

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An unknown local correspondent from Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 2, 1926:

Dear old Banner, whose name I love.

I want to say Big Creek is a lively place but wonder what has become of all the writers? If some people have gone to sleep, Manila, Banco, and Chapmanville will not beat us. This is our motto: “Climb high though the rocks be rugged.”

We are having some nice weather for the past few days and the farmers are buying plough points while their wives are making sun bonnets.

The Big Creek school is progressing nicely under the management of Miss Edith G. Richardson and Miss Ikey E. Cottle.

Nannie F. and Princess B. say they have done more work this year than ever before. No wonder. Look who their teacher is. I think she takes much interest in school work.

Nannie, Marie, and Princess are well pleased with their writing diplomas.

Mr. Archie Chapman, a surveyor of Hamlin, seems to like Big Creek. Wonder what is attracting his attention.

There seems to be an increase in population at this place.

Many people were seen on 5th and Main street, Sunday afternoon.

Wonder how Princess likes her new watch by now?

We like the Henlawson motto and news. Come on with your news.

Wonder where Del Adams’ girl was Saturday night?

Ikey will soon be leaving Big Creek. Poor Bobbie. I’ll bet he will cry.

Combinations–Christine and Myrtle; Marie and Kennedy; Jessie and his smile; Princess and her arithmetic; Julia and her lipstick; Miss Richardson and her new bob; Nannie and her tablet.

Goodbye. Will call again next week if it doesn’t rain.

Burl Farley Timber Day Book (1903)

07 Tuesday Mar 2017

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Page 7. Courtesy of Burl Farley Family Descendant. According to the Logan Banner, June 11, 1903: “Burl Farley, of Hart’s creek, manager for C. Crane & Co., was a business visitor to our town yesterday.” I descend from two of Uncle Burl’s siblings: John Clay Farley and Sarah (Farley) Headley. My great-great-uncle Caleb Frye married his daughter. The old people of my family thought a great deal of Uncle Burl.

Chapmanville News 03.19.1926

07 Tuesday Mar 2017

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An unknown local correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on March 19, 1926:

Let’s all meet the Board of Education on the 27th and arrange the bond election to build the high school building.

Connie Bentley, Birdie Cox, and Ruth Jordan were transacting business at the post office here Tuesday.

Victor Toney is very sick at this writing.

Come to the singing school next Sunday and hear the new tenor. You may never have this opportunity again.

We understand Judge McClintic appointed us a new prohibition officer at the present term of his court at Huntington.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Fowler a baby. Mother, baby, and Everett are doing fine.

The Loblolly band will play at the Barker restaurant on next Saturday night. An enjoyable time is anticipated.

Robert Dingess swears he never will any more.

What has become of the old fashioned school teacher that actually taught the children something practical, for instance like Bill Bachtel?

H.T. Butcher is all smiles these days. Wonder what the good news is?

There will be a clash of legal talent before Squire Lowe next Saturday when Lee A. Dingess and J.W. Barker oppose each other.

Devil Anse Hatfield Arrested (1899)

07 Tuesday Mar 2017

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Huntington (WV) Advertiser, 12 September 1899.

This story reads: “The posse of citizens which left Gray on the N. & W. yesterday for the purpose of raiding the fort and homes of the Hatfields met with fairly good success, and the most remarkable feature is the fact that no blood was shed. They captured Anse Hatfield, his son Bob, and son-in-law John Dingess at Wharncliffe. The posse hid themselves in a baggage car of an N. & W. train and took the entire party by surprise. When Bob Hatfield put the U.S. mail on the train, two Winchesters were thrust in his face and as his hands were up he was commanded to keep them up under penalty of death. The party then went to Bob’s house which is located on the side of the hill and finding ‘Devil Anse’ asleep his capture was easy. The old fellow who has led his clan for fifteen years against all enemies and authorities seemed much surprised when he awoke and noticed that he was surrounded by men with Winchesters. His faithful Winchesters of the past were then in the hands of the posse. The notorious ‘Cap’ Hatfield was in another room of the house, but at first sight of the posse approaching he escaped into a nearby cornfield and made his way to the mountains in safety. Dingess was located in a nearby saloon operated by Bob Hatfield and he was also taken into custody with but little trouble. The members of the posse of course feel much elated over the captures. All the prisoners were placed in the Williamson jail at a late hour last night and there is much speculation throughout Mingo as to what the outcome will be. It is believed by many that the intention is purely to have them removed to Kentucky, as there are no indictments of any serious nature against any of those captured yesterday in West Virginia. All are wanted in Kentucky however for their complicity in the McCoy murders of years ago. There are a large number of the Hatfields still in the mountains of Mingo and Logan, and whether the posse will continue pushing on until all are captured is not known here today.”