Overton Elkins

18 Wednesday Jan 2017

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From “Hardesty’s History of Lincoln County, West Virginia,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Overton Elkins, who resided at Fourteen Mile Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia:

Is a son of Harvey and Elizabeth D. (May) Elkins, who were living here before the organization of Lincoln county. Overton Elkins was born in what was then Logan county, Virginia, December 20, 1831, and in Wayne county, March 31, 1853, by the Rev. D.K. Elkins, he was joined in marriage with Nancy Estep. She was born in Wayne county, December 25, 1838, and her parents were Corbin and Elizabeth (Davis) Estep. To Mr. and Mrs. Elkins ten children have been given: William F., born May 2, 1856; Pheribe E., May 1, 1858; Clarinda, March 18, 1860; Mary Jane, June 29, 1862; Luanna, May 30, 1864; Nancy E., March 18, 1866; Bethany C., March 9, 1868, died February 26, 1879; Emily, September 23, 1870; Erlery C., June 25, 1872; Susan R., August 10, 1877. Miles Elkins, brother of Overton, was in the late war, and served from the commencement until the close, and came home without a scar. Shadrack Estep, brother of Mrs. Elkins, served in the Confederate ranks in the war of 1861, and David J. and William O., also her brothers, were in the Federal army, 25th Virginia Regiment. William O. died soon after the close of the war from illness brought on during the service. Richard Elkins, grandfather of Overton, built the first cabin in Hart Creek district, (now) Lincoln county, about the year 1816, when Harvey, Overton’s father, was but fifteen years of age. Darby H., brother of Harvey, at the age of nine years killed a panther with a pocket knife and the assistance of his dogs. The animal measured nearly nine feet from the nose to the tip of the tail. Mr. Elkins’ mother was born January 10, 1800, and at the date of this writing (July 25, 1883) she can walk twenty miles a day. Overton Elkins is a farmer in Hart Creek district, owning 100 acres of land on Fourteen-mile creek of Guyandotte river, 30 acres under cultivation. His farm is rich and very productive, contains coal, some lead and fine building stone.

Source: The West Virginia Encyclopedia, Vol. 7 (Richwood, WV: Jim Comstock, 1974), p. 133.

Chapmanville News 02.26.1926

13 Friday Jan 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 February 26, 1926:

Squire Lowe and Squire Adams were both in town Saturday dealing out justice to all litigants that wanted to be heard.

On last Sunday evening both churches here were visited by a large delegation of Klansmen in full regalia who left a nice donation at each church for the ministers. The ministers said at each place if the Klansmen did not save the country it was gone.

Our genial C. & O. operator here sure does love the fair sex.

S.T. Perry has moved his family from this place to Charleston, his work being on Cabin Creek.

Singing school next Sunday starts at the Holiness Church. Albert Estep will be the teacher. Everybody come.

J.H. Tanner who has been field manager here for the United Fuel Gas Co., for some time has accepted a position as superintendent for the Walka Talka Gas Co., which will necessitate his moving his family to Stollings.

Frank Ballard is still working at his same job.

Kaylor Butcher has been made past Grand Chief of the Sons of Rest.

Uncle Gordon Lilly has returned to town after an absence of several days.

Betty McCoy Residence (2016)

12 Monday Dec 2016

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On December 7, 2016, I visited the Betty McCoy House at Stringtown, Pike County, Kentucky. According to tradition, Roseanna McCoy gave birth to her child by Johnse Hatfield here at Aunt Betty’s residence in 1881. The romance between Johnse and Roseanna represents one of the more familiar events of the Hatfield-McCoy Feud. NOTE: The present-day house includes the original log structure. Until recent years, this home stood across the highway and faced the river.

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Betty McCoy residence in Stringtown, Pike County, KY. According to legend, Roseanna McCoy gave birth to Sarah Elizabeth at this location in 1881.

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Betty McCoy residence in Stringtown, Pike County, KY. According to legend, Johnse Hatfield continually tried to see Roseanna while she stayed here with Aunt Betty.

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Historical Marker at Stringtown, Pike County, KY. This is Site 2 on the Hatfield and McCoy Driving Tour brochure.

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To reach Sally’s grave in the McCoy cemetery, you go up these steps…

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And up these steps…

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Sarah Elizabeth “Sally” McCoy grave at Stringtown, Pike County, KY.

Chapmanville News 02.19.1926

12 Monday Dec 2016

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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 February 19, 1926:

Prof. McClure, the postmaster at Omar, officiated as auctioneer at the pie social here last Saturday evening. The professor can sell pies.

J.H. Vickers is, we are glad to say, able to be out again.

Some local capitalists are organizing to take over the Tompkins By-Product Coal Company.

Revival services are being held at both churches this week.

Cecil Ward of Huntington was calling on his sweetie here, Sunday.

Mase Butcher says he hears he is going to be the first man fired when Tennis Hatfield becomes sheriff of this county.

We have a bachelor here who has abandoned all hope of ever getting married. He is now growing himself a fine mustache.

W.T. Quay of Huntington was in town Wednesday.

The road crew are moving the Godby Branch school house this week, so the children are getting a vacation.

Crocket Hatfield, deputy U.S. Marshal, was in town Wednesday. Some of the boys took with a sudden leaving immediately after his arrival.

The church house at Stone Branch that was being used for a school for the primary grades burned down on Monday morning.

Squire Lowe has some very important cases on his docket which will come up for trial in the near future.

Randolph McCoy Home Site (2016)

12 Monday Dec 2016

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On December 7, 2016, I visited the Randolph McCoy Home Place in Hardy, Pike County, Kentucky. Neil Warren provided a friendly welcome to the property and offered detailed historical insight into the Hatfield-McCoy Feud. If you are following the Hatfield and McCoy Driving Tour brochure, this is Site 3.

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Signage leading to the Randolph McCoy Home Site in Hardy, Pike County, KY. Local resident Neil Warren will likely greet you right away and provide much historical information. Mr. Warren is a great host.

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Here I am standing “inside” of the Randolph McCoy home. This is the location of the infamous New Year’s Day raid in 1888. It was incredibly powerful to visit the location of this tragedy, which I first read about as a high school student over 25 years ago. The awful events that transpired here are what brought the feud to national attention. Photo by Suzy Phillips (descendant of Frank Phillips).

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Just back of the McCoy home site is this woody slope. I looked up into these trees and imagined Hatfields swarming down upon the McCoy cabin. After surveying the property, my lasting impression of this site was: “I don’t see how Randolph McCoy survived this attack.”

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This large bottom is located behind Randolph McCoy old home site. “King” George Wyant and Tim “Ringy” Saylor of National Geographic’s “Diggers” TV program have twice visited here. http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/diggers/episodes/hatfields-mccoys/

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The wooded slope behind the McCoy cabin fascinated me. The McCoy cabin had been extremely close to the slope making it easy to shoot down on Randolph McCoy’s family from above… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc1AWh40PZ4

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The Randolph McCoy well. Wonderful to realize that Randolph and his family drank from it. A piece of history.

Chapmanville News 02.19.1926

12 Monday Dec 2016

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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 February 19, 1926:

Mrs. Carrie Burgess, of Chapmanville is visiting relatives at Manila.

A.J. Thomas, of Big Creek, was a business caller in this city last week.

Mrs. Allie Thomas, of Big Creek and daughter, Miss Dicy, visited Chapmanville friends recently.

Simmie Bias, of Manila, was taken to the Kessler-Hatfield hospital last week.

C.A. Vickers is ill at this writing.

The population is increasing at Chapmanville.

W.H. Garrett was seen on our streets driving a one horse wagon.

Willie Stollings was a business caller here last week. He hauled a few sacks of chop. He was last seen pushing on his wagon up the Chapmanville hill. He reports bad roads.

Messrs. Seybert Hager and Rommie Barker, of Manila were seen in this city recently.

Charley Barker made a business trip to Logan Saturday.

Mrs. Bertha Bryant still makes her home at John Bias’ residence since her father moved away.

Mrs. Lula Vickers has been visiting relatives at Logan for the past week.

Miss Dorothy Baisden was a pleasant caller at Mrs. Martha Roberts this week.

J.A. Drake likes Chapmanville. He sticks there like paper on a wall.

Mrs. Martha Robert is on the sick list this week.

Paris Brumfield Grave (2016)

06 Tuesday Dec 2016

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Here we are placing the marker. Paris Brumfield Family Cemetery, Harts, Lincoln County, WV. 29 November 2016. Photo by Mom.

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Paris Brumfield served in the 45th Battalion Virginia Infantry from 1863-1864 and also under Lt. Col. Vincent “Clawhammer” Witcher in the 34th Battalion Virginia Cavalry from 1864-?.

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Paris Brumfield is my great-great-great-grandfather and a major character in my book, “Blood in West Virginia: Brumfield v. McCoy.” Photo by Nathan Kirk.

W.C. Browning Estate (1897)

06 Tuesday Dec 2016

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The following is the list of appraisement of the estate of W.C. Browning, deceased, as given by the appraisers, to wit:

1 Roan horse, $35.00

1 Dark bay mule, $75.00

1 Sorrel blazed face horse, $40.00

1 set blacksmith tools, $15.00

2 Bulls (twins) 3 yrs old, $30.00

3 yoke of cattle & rigging, $120.00

1 cripple steer, $10.00

2 walnut logs, $10.00

1 Set irons on horse wagon, $5.00

1 cane mill, $20.00

2 set flow gears, $5.00

1 cow & calf (calf died before day of sale), $20.00

1 cow & calf 15 yrs old, $15.00

1 load chain, $5.00

1 South bend chilled plow 2 right, $4.00

1 Hillside turner, $2.50

1 South Bend chilled broke, $1.50

1 dinner bell, $2.00

1 Pair scales (Platform), $4.00

1 Pair scales (Scoop), $1.50

2 7/11 Augers, $1.70

2 cans mixed paint, $2.50

1 can oil finish, $.50

3 12 gallons jars stoneware, $3.60

9 Bottles of Soothing Syrup, $1.75

10 ox bells, $1.50

2 thread cabinets 50, $1.00

2 molasses barrels, $.25

1 oil tank, $2.50

2 saws crosscut, $1.00

20 Bee guns, $40.00

8 head hogs large size, $32.00

13 head hogs shoats, $13.00

2 Sows & 8 pigs, $12.00

1 heifer, $12.00

1 log wagon (junk), $4.00

1 kittle 2 br., $2.00

1 Safe, $2.50

1 bed clothes and stead, $15.00

1 feather bed, $6.00

1 lounge stead & tick, $7.00

1 bed mattress & stead, $12.00

1 clock, $2.50

1 Bureau, $6.00

1 Sewing machine, $10.00

1 large trunk, $2.00

1 small trunk, $.50

1 gun rifle, $8.00

1 watch, $18.00

23 covers, quilts, Blankets, counterpanes, $23.00

2 Vol. Vir & Va, $5.00

1 Hitchcock’s Analysis of Bible, $2.50

1 Bible Scenes & Studies, $1.50

1 Sea & Land, $1.00

1 King’s Physicians, $2.00

1 Memoir Duncan, $.25

1 bed Mattress, $5.00

2 bedsteads, $3.00

2 tables, $2.00

1 cupboard, $2.50

5 dishes, $1.00

5 cups & saucers, $.20

1 Set plates, $.25

1 pitcher, $.25

glassware, $.25

1 stove & out fit, $5.00

1 Pair Saddle pockets, $4.00

11 chairs & rocker, $3.60

1 glass, $.50

1 man Saddle, $1.50

2 Shovel plows and Stalks, $1.00

5 Broad hoes, $.50

2 Matlocks, $.65

2 axes, $1.00

1 pitchfork, $.30

1 frou?, $.50

1 chisel, $.20

1 musical clock, $1.00

1 Shovel, $.15

R.F. Mitchell, administrator of W.C. Browning, deceased

Source: File No. 60, Case No. 66, Logan County Circuit Clerk’s Office, Logan, WV.

Garland Conley, Sr. Last Will and Testament (1859)

20 Sunday Nov 2016

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Garland Conley, born about 1782, was a pioneer settler in the Crawley Creek section of present-day Logan County, West Virginia. Mr. Conley, husband to the former Elizabeth “Bettie” Farley, died on May 6, 1859. In May or June, the Logan County Court recognized Conley’s last will and testament. During the Civil War, Union soldiers burned the county courthouse and destroyed most antebellum records, including Conley’s will. In 1868, grandson John Fon Conley refiled the will; by the early 1890s, it was once again lost to record. The Conley as transcribed below comes from records pertaining to C.H. Gore, Sheriff v. Elizabeth Conley et al. (1894).

Garland Conley deceased

To copy (set up copy)

Last Will and Testament

State of West Virginia

Logan County to wit:

A True Copy of the last will and testament of Garland Conley deceased so far as said will relates to the lands bequeathed by said Conley to Alexander Burton, James Conley, Oliver Conley, Garland Conley, Jr.

1st. I give and bequeath to Alexander Burton a certain tract of land in Logan County on Crawley Creek Beginning at the mouth of the Cow hollow running up the point on the upper side of said hollow so as to include all the land on the Pigeon Roost fork above said point to the head of said Pigeon Roost fork.

2nd. I give and bequeath to Elizabeth Conley my beloved wife the house and apple orchard lot [for] her life time then after her Death to James Conley his life time and after his death to the heirs of his body forever.

3rd. I give and bequeath to James Conley [for] his life time and after his death to the heirs of his body the following land. Beginning at the mouth of the middle fork of Crawley thence up the end of the apple orchard thence to the top of the ridge between said middle fork and main Crawleys creek including all the land on said Crawleys creek up to a walnut log.

4th. I give and bequeath to Oliver Conley [for] his life time after his Death to the heirs of his body all the lands from the mouth of the first right hand hollow of Dempsey fork to the head of said Dempsey fork.

5th. I give and bequeath to Garland B. Conley [for] his life time and after his death to the heirs of his body all the land on Crawleys creek above the walnut log (the upper end of the land that I have this day willed to James Conley) by the said Crawley Creek to the head thereof (of the main creek).

Witness my hand this 4th day of May 1859

Garland Conley

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State of West Virginia

Logan County to wit:

This day John Conley personally appeared before me L.D. Hill a Justice of the peace in and for Logan County and Chapmansville Township and County aforesaid and made oath that the above will of Garland Conley deceased so far as the said will relates to the lands set forth in said will is true and that said will was duly proved in the County Court of Logan County at the May or June Term of said Court for the year 1859 and admitted to record by said Court.

Given under my hand and seal this 2nd day of May 1868.

Lorenzo D. Hill, J.P.

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Logan County to wit:

I, W. Straton late clerk of Logan County Court and was Deputy in Logan Circuit Court, do certify that there was a will of Garland Conley late of said County admitted to and recorded in said County Court and that the same has become lost by means of the records and papers of said Court being destroyed in time of the late war.

Logan C.H., W.Va. May 4, 1868

Wm. Straton

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At a county court Began and held for Logan County W.Va. at the Court House thereof on Monday the 11th day of November 1889

On motion of John F. Conley

A partial copy of the last will of Garland Conley deceased is hereby allowed to be recorded in the clerk’s office of the County Court of Logan County, it appearing to the Court that said Copy of said will was admitted to record on the 11th day of August 1868 and that no record of said copy can now be found among the records of said office.

It is therefore ordered that the clerk of this court record in the proper will book the copy of said will.

A True Copy, Teste S.S. Altizer Clk

Source: C.H. Gore, Sheriff v. Elizabeth Conley et al, File No. 47, Case No. 2, Logan County Circuit Clerk’s Office, Logan, WV.

Harts News 02.26.1926

17 Thursday Nov 2016

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

Several boys and girls of this place attended singing school at Coal Branch Sunday.

Dr. Ferrell and Cora Adkins were calling on friends at Sand Creek last Saturday evening.

Miss Jewell Brumfield attended Sunday school at Gill Sunday and was accompanied by Sylvia Ciphers and Hawkins Perry.

J.C. McEldowney of Charleston was calling on friends and relatives at Harts Saturday.

Chas. Brumfield was a business caller in Huntington Saturday.

Ward Brumfield was transacting business in Hamlin Saturday.

Blanch, Anna and Laura Lambert were visiting friends in Harts Wednesday.

Hardin Marcum was calling on Shirlie Adkins at West Hamlin Sunday.

Hendrix Brumfield attended singing at Coal Branch Sunday and reported there were over fifty singers present and the singing was progressing nicely.

Every body is planning to hunt Easter eggs here.

Mrs. C.C. Pack and daughter, Miss May, were visiting relatives in Logan Saturday and Sunday.

Enos Dials spent Sunday in Huntington.

Daily Happenings: Bob Hendrix meeting the train; Ward with the tax books; Watson with his pipe; Herb in the garage; Nora and Jewell teaching school; Bessie and Cora in the store; Aunt Cathrine with her hair; Sadie with her glasses on; Luther in his old rattle trap; Wesley reading the newspaper; Fred, the law maker.

William A. Farley Grave (2016)

14 Monday Nov 2016

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William A. “Bill” Farley (1830-1915) grave, located on Smokehouse Fork of Harts Creek in Logan County, WV. I descend from two of Bill’s siblings: John Clay Farley and Sarah (Farley) Headley. 14 November 2016. Photo by Kathy Adams

Floyd Lilly Family Cemetery (2016)

14 Monday Nov 2016

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The Floyd Lilly Family Cemetery, which I visited on 12 November 2016, is located at Stone Branch along Route 10 in Logan County, West Virginia. The Dixie Motel was once located across Route 10 from the cemetery.

Row 1

Mary June Hager (5 January 1935-27 January 1935)

Row 2

Mary Lilly (1882-1944); d/o Ben and Sarah (Gore) Adams; m. Floyd Lilly

Floyd G. Lilly (25 October 1882-31 January 1961); s/o Gordon and Martella (Workman) Lilly

Row 3

Nancy Lilly Hager (26 April 1908-1 May 1995); d/o Floyd and Mary (Adams) Lilly; m. Cecil Hager

Cecil L. Hager (24 December 1900-11 February 1969); s/o John and Mary (Ferrell) Hager

Cecil Lawrence Hager, Jr. (22 June 1927-2 March 1994); s/o Cecil L. and Nancy (Lilly) Hager

Row 4

William C. Surgoine (30 September 1908-29 October 1980); s/o Bert and Mollie Surgoine

Shirley Lilly Surgoine (25 May 1917-29 July 2000); s/o Floyd and Mary (Adams) Lilly; m. William Surgoine

(large gap)

Dicy Susan Nelson (1884-1978)

Lacy E. Nelson (1884-1952)

Row 5

Callie Morrisett (31 January 1862-12 September 1942)

Bert Surgoine (15 May 1883-10 October 1951)

Mollie Surgoine (20 December 1890-27 April 1987)

(large gap)

Anthony Hamilton (1882-1950)

Robert Adkins, Jr. (10 March 1947-17 May 1948)

Betty Joe Spencer (31 December 1936-12 December 1946)

Harts Creek Area Deed Index (1883-1910)

11 Friday Nov 2016

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The following deed index is based on Deed Book 56 at the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office in Hamlin, WV, and relates to residents of the Harts Creek community. Most notations reflect Harts Creek citizens engaged in local land transactions; some reflect Harts Creek citizens engaged in land transactions outside of the community. These notes are meant to serve as a reference to Deed Book 56. Researchers who desire the most accurate version of this material are urged to consult the actual record book.

Enos A. Adkins to late Ann F. Davis     200 acres Green Shoal Creek (her interest in Enos’ future estate)     6 November 1883     p. 99-100

Fisher B. Adkins to Catherine and Herb Adkins     1 acre 1/2 interest in land where store of F.E. Adkins and J.W. Stowers is located, 1/2 interest in store and stock of merchandise, farm items conveyed by F.E. Adkins on 14 May 1909, one pair of bay horses     15 June 1909     K.E. Toney, NP     3 July 1909     p. 82-83

Lewis and Emezetta Adkins to Sarah M. Adkins     50 acres West Side Guyandotte River 8 August 1899     Jefferson Lucas, NP     24 February 1900     p. 147-148

Richard and Olive F. Adkins to Sarah M. Adkins     50 acres Below Mouth of Fourteen Mile Creek     18 June 1892     David F. Smith, JP     p. 145-147

Richard Adkins and Spencer Adkins to D.P. Lambert     80 1/4 acres Fourteen Mile Creek (Laurel Hill District)     17 July 1897     Isaac Fry, JP     p. 42-44

George A. and Julia Alderson, Floyd and Emily Rakes, and C.D. and Vietta T. Haverty to J.L. Caldwell     8 acres (mineral) Sand Creek     7 December 1894     Elias Vance, JP     p. 19-22

Joseph and Rosey Browning to Lace Marcum and T.R. Shepherd     45 acres Ridge Between Little Harts Creek and Big Branch     30 March 1910     Charles Adkins, JP     1 April 1910     p. 252-253

Allen and Hollena Brumfield to Louisa Wiley     176 acres     Sulpher Spring Fork of Fourteen Mile Creek     12 February 1903     Jefferson Lucas, NP     p. 40-42

Martha E. and John S. Brumfield to Henry H. Sias and his heirs     87 1/2 acres East Fork of Fourteen Mile Creek     24 October 1907     Jefferson Lucas, NP     p. 13-14

L.H. and Hellen M. Burks to Gilbert Hager     50 acres Little Ugly Creek     19 February 1906     p. 106-108 [includes survey map]

Clementine and Ed Dingess, Ann F. and G.D. Davis, Susan and Henry Adkins, Julia Y. and B.W. Walker, Brooke and A.G. Adkins, F.E. Adkins, C.E. Burns (special commissioner) to Catherine Adkins     33 acres West Side Guyandotte River (land conveyed to Enos Adkins by J.K. Adkins on 29 October 1892)     1 October 1908     Fisher B. Adkins, NP     12 October 1908     Sol Adams, JP     16 October 1908     p. 86-88

Clementine and Ed Dingess, Susan and Henry Adkins, F.E. and Catherine Adkins, Brooke and A.G. Adkins, Julia Y. and B.W. Walker, and C.E. Burns (special commissioner) to Ann F. Davis     225 acres     1 October 1908     Fisher B. Adkins, NP     12 October 1908     Sol Adams, JP     16 October 1908     p. 101-103

Salena Estep to Rufus Estep     360 acres Spring Branch of West Fork     25 April 1910     p. 320-321

Arena and Keenan S. Ferrell to J.W. Stowers     one acre Fowler’s Branch (part of tract conveyed by John Q. Adams on 25 May 1896)     28 October 1908     K.E. Toney, JP     30 October 1908     p. 84-85

Anderson Fry to A. Gill     25 acres Big Ugly Creek     7 January 1907     D.F. Smith, JP     p. 128-129

Robert Fry to Wilford Fry, Martha Fry, and Rosa A. Fry     110 acres Ketchum Branch Guyandotte River     3 January 1888     J.B. Pullen, Jr.     p. 287-289

Robert L. and Mary F. Fry to Arabell Gill     Big Sulpher Branch of Big Ugly Creek     16 January 1904     Philip Hager, Jr., NP     16 February 1904     p. 125-126

Philip Hager to Robert Lee Fry     50 acres Big Sulpher Spring Branch of Big Ugly Creek     10 February 1898     John A. McComas, NP     p. 124-125

E.C. and Flora Lucas to W.S. Enochs     20 acres and 39 acres Fourteen Mile Creek at or Near the Mouth of Cove Creek (Laurel Hill District)     29 March 1907     Jefferson Lucas, NP     p. 268-269

Jefferson and Nancy E. Lucas to Cumberland Adkins     295 acres Fourteen Mile Creek (Laurel Hill District)     11 April 1907     D.F. Smith, JP     12 April 1907     p. 234-236

George E. and Mary McComas to J.L. Caldwell     24 acres East Side Guyandotte River     23 July 1900     p. 31-33

George R. and Harriet McComas to J.L. Caldwell     75 acres East Side Guyandotte River     19 February 1902     James McComas, NP     p. 28-30

I.N. and Elizabeth Mullins to J.L. Caldwell 43 1/2 acres and 95 acres East Side Guyandotte River     1 September 1894     J.S. Payne, JP     8 October 1894     p. 23-25

Peter M. and Mary A. Mullins, A.S. and Sarah E. Adkins, Solomon C. and Mary J. Mullins, Granville and Matilda Wiley, John W. and Mary L. Nelson, C.W. and Ann Mullins, Edmund and Minerva J. Fowler, Isaiah and Sarah Mullins to J.L. Caldwell     43 1/2 acres East Side Guyandotte River     24 November 1894     Hiram Lambert, JP     30 November 1895 and 29 November 1894     p. 25-29

Milton and Elizabeth Nelson to Sherman Nelson     94 acres Big Branch and Fourteen Mile Creek     15 March 1906     Jefferson Lucas, NP     p. 17-18

Milton and Elizabeth Nelson to Sherman Nelson     213 acres Big Branch of Guyandotte River     29 March 1909     Jefferson Lucas, NP     4 June 1909     p. 15-16

L.C. and Pinkston Queen to Sarah B. Maynard     113 3/4 acres Wiley Branch of Twelve Pole Creek     18 December 1907     William Toppins, JP     p. 250-251

Levi Rakes et al to J.L. Caldwell     47 acres East Side Guyandotte River     28 July 1900     Isaac Fry, JP     30 July 1900     p. 36-38

Henry C. and Martha Sias to Isaac F. Nelson     85 acres Steer Fork of Fourteen Mile Creek (Laurel Hill District)     17 February 1909     Rufus Pack, NP     p. 266-267

Marine and Polly Spurlock to Laura Fry     15 acres Ketchum Branch Guyandotte River (Laurel Hill District)     6 November 1889     Elias Vance, JP     p. 289-290

United Fuel Gas Company to Columbia Gas and Electric Company     87 acres of Charles V. Huffman (26 March 1908) and 258 acres of Susan Lucas (24 March 1908)     1 December 1909     p. 270-275

Louisa and Leander Wiley to Mary E. Williamson     Part of 176 acres made to Louisa Wiley by Allen Brumfield (Laurel Hill District)     7 July 1905     Jefferson Lucas, NP     11 July 1905     p. 38-40

NOTE: I copied all of these deeds.

Queens Ridge Cemetery (2016)

11 Friday Nov 2016

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I first visited Queens Ridge Cemetery on 24 February 1998. Since that time, I’ve returned at least twice. My great-great-great-great-great-grandfather James Maynard (a veteran of the Revolutionary War) is buried in this cemetery. 29 October 2016. Photo by Mom.

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My great-great-great-great-grandparents, Jesse and Sarah (Welch) Maynard, are buried here. 29 October 2016. Photo by Mom.

If We Were A Miner (1926)

11 Friday Nov 2016

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The following “poem” appeared in the Logan Banner of Logan, West Virginia, on March 5, 1926.

The other day

We read in the paper

That the big strike

Of union miners

Just over the hill

Had been called off

For this reason:

Funds were short

And no more aid could be given.

The men and their families

Who had weathered the storms

Of the past two years

In their tent and rags

On the small amounts

Allowed by the union.

And from time to time

They would get notice

From headquarters

That the meager amounts

Were to be cut down

Until at last the order came

That all aid would be stopped

And they could go back to work

With nothing gained

After two years of suffering.

But at the same time

We could see

A set of officers

In big fine offices

Drawing big salaries

Enjoying life in good homes

And never a time

Did we hear one say

“We will go live in the tents

And draw our rations as they do

And we will stick to the end?”

Nor did we hear them say

“We will cut our salaries

To provide more aid

For them who are out in the cold.”

But we do know this:

They draw big money

And live in the fine homes.

Their families are well fed

And they all enjoy life

And at the same time

They will tell you and me

To stick tight and rough it out

For in the end we are sure to win.

And in the end

If we win they win.

If we lose they win.

Do you see the point?

Just another reason why

We wouldn’t be a member

Of the U.M.W.A.

If we were a miner.