William R. and Emily (Fry) Lucas graves (2015)

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Here I am visiting the graves of William R. and Emily (Fry) Lucas, my great-great-great-grandparents. Location: Billy Branch of Sulphur Spring Fork of Fourteen Mile Creek in Lincoln County, WV.

Here I am visiting the graves of William R. and Emily (Fry) Lucas, my great-great-great-grandparents. Location: Billy Branch of Sulphur Spring Fork of Fourteen Mile Creek in Lincoln County, WV. 30 August 2015

William R. “Billy” Lucas Family Cemetery (2015)

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The William R. “Billy” Lucas Family Cemetery, which I visited on 30 August 2015, is located in the head of Billy Branch of Sulphur Spring Fork of Fourteen Mile Creek in Lincoln County, WV. Today, this cemetery is popularly known as the Lucas-Adkins Cemetery.

Row 1

Floyd E. Bud Kirkendoll (1936-2009)

Lola Mae Kirkendoll (1937-2009)

Row 2

Ward Adkins (16 April 1922-06 August 2009); s/o Jesse L. and Fairabelle (Neace) Adkins; TEC 5 US ARMY WWII

Hildred Mae Adkins (08 Aril 1926-24 July 1999); d/o Spencer B. Adkins; m. Ward Adkins

Rachel Mae Hannah Marie Adkins (28 November 2007, only date)

Row 3

unmarked grave — no rock or tin marker

Douglas K. Vance (11 June 1984-08 August 2009)

(gap)

Joean C. Wentz (1930-1988)

Row 4

Anita Adkins (February 1963, only date); d/o Clyde and Sue Ann (Kirk) Adkins

Tonya Sue Adkins (December 1961, only date); d/o Clyde and Sue Ann (Kirk) Adkins

Katrina Adkins (October 1960, only date); d/o Clyde and Sue Ann (Kirk) Adkins

Margaret Ann Adkins (September 1964, only date); d/o Clyde and Sue Ann (Kirk) Adkins

Clyde Adkins (1920-1977); s/o Jesse L. and Fairabelle (Neace) Adkins; TEC 4 US ARMY WWII

Row 5

Timothy Brian “Petey” Adkins (10 July 1985-26 June 2003)

Mayme Adkins (14 July 1926-18 December 2002); m. Caudle Adkins

Caudle Adkins (01 April 1918-03 November 1993); s/o Jesse L. and Fairabelle (Neace) Adkins; TEC 4 US ARMY WWII

Russell W. Adkins (25 January 1953-20 June 1953)

Row 6

Thomas G. Adkins (04 June 1945-28 February 1998)

Glenna Jean McComas (1934-1966)

Inez Adkins (23 October 1914-19 September 2000); d/o Jesse L. and Fairabelle (Neace) Adkins

(gap)

Owens Clarence (15 September 1975-17 February 2011)

Row 7

rock headstone and footstone (baby)

rock headstone and footstone (baby)

rock headstone and footstone (baby)

Row 8

Jessie Adkins (1926-1932); s/o Jesse L. and Fairabelle (Neace) Adkins

Lloyd Adkins (1928-1929); s/o Jesse and Belle (Neace) Adkins

Jesse L. Adkins (22 February 1892-03 September 1944); s/o Cumberland Adkins and Caroline Lucas

Belle Adkins (12 December 1894-25 July 1980); d/o Albert and Delanie (Wiley) Neace; m. Jesse L. Adkins

Harold Adkins (21 January 1931-21 January 2003); s/o Jesse L. and Fairabelle (Neace) Adkins

Harold Adkins, Jr. (31 May 1959-06 August 2014)

Barbara Lynn Neace (1962-1977); d/o Walter P. and Ova (Adkins) Neace

Ova Neace (20 January 1924-10 April 1984); s/o Jesse L. and Fairabelle (Neace) Adkins; m. Walter Preston Neace

Daniel Keith Neace (30 November 1959-15 September 2006)

Row 9

Martha J. Lucas (10 October 1884-18 February 1920); m. John P. Lucas

(gap)

William Headley (25 August 1875-03 January 1961); s/o Caleb and Sarah (Farley) Headley

Caroline Headley (01 April 1872-09 November 1949); d/o William R. and Emily (Fry) Lucas; m. William Headley

(gap)

Jonathan Ray Maynard (18 May 1981-19 May 1981)

Row 10

rock headstone and footstone (child)

rock headstone and footstone

Everett Lucas (1885-1918); born November 1889; s/o T. Jefferson and Nancy E. (Manns) Lucas

(gap)

rock headstone and footstone (child)

Row 11

rock headstone that is likely the old headstone for William R. Lucas (see below)

William R. Lucas (1824-1896); born 1825; s/o John and Mary (Fry) Lucas

Emily Lucas (1836-1912); born 02 January 1832; d/o John and Catherine (Snodgrass) Fry; m. William R. Lucas; died 07 June 1910

small rock headstone and footstone

sharp rock headstone and footstone (very long grave)

small rock headstone and tall square footstone (child)

rock headstone and rock footstone (child)

rock footstone

Row 12

Nancy E. Lucas (22 November 1863-09 February 1909); d/o William and Marinda B. (Gartin) Manns; m. Thomas Jefferson Lucas

Jefferson Lucas (24 October 1860-19 January 1944); s/o William R. and Emily (Fry) Lucas

Lourane Lucas (1884-1902); d/o Leonard C. and Climene (Haskins) Lucas

Lucian Lucas (1880-1904); s/o Leonard C. and Climene (Haskins) Lucas; murdered

Ira Lucas (1882-1904); s/o Leonard C. and Climene (Haskins) Lucas; murdered

Climena Lucas (1852-1927); d/o Solomon and Tennessee (Brumfield) Haskins? m. Leonard Crockett Lucas

Leonard Lucas (1850-19??); s/o William R. and Emily (Fry) Lucas

(small gap)

small rock headstone and rock footstone

Row 13

Albert Neace (1906-1982); s/o Lilburn and Causby J. (Lambert) Neace

(gap)

rock headstone and rock footstone (child)

rock headstone and small rock footstone (baby)

rock headstone and rock footstone (baby)

rock headstone and rock footstone (child)

tall, pointy rock headstone

rock headstone

rock headstone and small rock footstone

small rock square headstone and rock footstone

small rock headstone and square rock footstone

large rock headstone and small rock footstone (child)

broken rock headstone and footstone

rock headstone and footstone

Row 14

rock headstone with rusted tin marker and rock footstone

rock headstone and footstone

“L.F.” carved on rock headstone with rock footstone

rock headstone with broken footstone (child)

small rock headstone and tiny rock footstone (child)

rock headstone and footstone

Rachel E. Adkins (08 October 1877-05 May 1946); d/o Leonard C. and Climene (Haskins) Lucas; m. Cumberland Adkins

Cum Adkins (03 July 1859-09 March 1921); born July 1857; s/o Mary Adkins

Everett “Skeet” Adkins (07 May 1905-26 May 1935); born 26 May 1904; s/o Cumberland and Rachel (Lucas) Adkins; died in car accident

Row 15

square rock headstone and footstone

rock headstone and footstone

(gap)

Gladys Neace (1924-1924)

Row 16

Mickel Sidney Neace (1979-1979)

Ira Dillard Neace (1897-1975); s/o Lilburn and Causby J. (Lambert) Neace

Tennessee Neace (1909-1938); m. Ira Dillard Neace

tiny rock headstone and rock footstone

pointy rock headstone with wooden cross at its footstone

A headstone reading “Edith Neace (1924-1924)” propped against a tree

small rock headstone

rock headstone and footstone

Row 17

Walter David Neace (05 February 1923-14 July 1978)

Ruth Neace (06 March 1927-18 February 1958)

Verlia May Neace (no dates)

square rock headstone and tiny little footstone

Alexander Stafford

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Alexander Stafford, who resided at Gilbert Creek in Logan (now Mingo) County, West Virginia:

Son of John and Levisa (Spratt) Stafford, was born March 7, 1854, in Logan county, W.Va. His parents are now deceased. On May 3, 1882, Mr. Stafford was united in marriage with Loventia A. Alderson. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Stafford are three in number, born in the order named: John E., born Oct. 2, 1884; Lura D., born Oct. 25, 1887; and Earl D., born May 17, 1889. Mrs. Stafford was born Nov. 16, 1862, in Logan county, W.Va. Mr. Stafford was engaged in mercantile pursuits from 1884 until 1888, and is at present filling the position of postmaster at Gilbert Creek, Logan county, W.Va., in connection with which he is also engaged in farming. Post office address, Gilbert Creek, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 840.

Adolphus Spratt

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Adolphus Spratt, who resided at Gilbert in Logan (now Mingo) County, West Virginia:

Was born Oct. 15, 1847, in Tazewell county, Va., and for quite a number of years has been an honored citizen of Logan county, W.Va. On Aug. 3, 1876, in this county, he was united in marriage with Laura C. Justice, who was born there June 11, 1859. Six children have been the result of this union: Jennie B., born Feb. 27, 1878; Josie, born April 19, 1880; Lettie Lee, born March 30, 1882; John E., born Jan. 27, 1884; Thomas G., born July 17, 1886, and died June 7, 1887; and Wiley F., born Feb. 15, 1889. Mr. Spratt is engaged in farming and running a saw mill, having also filled a number of county offices of trust and honor. He was trustee of public schools in Triadelphia district from 1886 to the present, and has for some time past been overseer of public roads. His post office address is Gilbert, Logan county, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 840.

Pat and Eva (Brumfield) Kirk

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poppy and grandma

Pat and Eva (Brumfield) Kirk, my great-grandparents, with daughters, Lois and Iris. For most of their lives, they lived on Piney Fork of West Fork of Harts Creek in Logan County, WV, Pigeon Creek in Mingo County, and Ferrellsburg in Lincoln County. Poppy and Grandma married on 30 August 1911 (my birthday) at Cole Branch of Harts Creek.

Squire Sol Adams Family Cemetery (2014)

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The Squire Sol Adams Family Cemetery, which I visited on 5 July 2014, is located a short distance up the hollow behind the Sol Adams cabin at Whirlwind on Harts Creek, Logan County. It is located on the hill behind the cabin to the left of the road and creek going up the hollow. You can drive to the cemetery.

Row 1

Ernest Lee Workman (28 August 1923-27 August 1945); s/o Elbert and Rosa (Adams) Workman

(gap)

Unmarked rounded headstone and footstone

Unmarked headstone and footstone (child)

Unmarked headstone and footstone fallen over (child)

Row 2

Rosalie Alexander (12 July 1938 — only date); d/o Charles and Olive (Adams) Alexander; died July 14, 1939, according to death record; her name is at the top of the stone also containing Everett Alexander’s name

Everett H. Alexander (31 October 1942-1 November 1942); middle name “Hershel;” s/o Charles and Olive (Adams) Alexander; died October 31, 1942, according to death record; his name is at the bottom of the stone also containing Rosalie Alexander’s name

Elias Workman (24 March 1934-29 August 1934); s/o Delmas and Martellia (Smith) Workman

Rosa Lee Workman (15 October 1908-20 June 1978); d/o Solomon and Ellen (Curry) Adams; married Everett Workman

Everett E. Workman (05 August 1902-24 November 1943); s/o George and Minnie (Thompson) Workman

Amanda Adams (21 February 1931-26 February 1931); d/o Elbert and Rosa Lee (Adams) Workman

H.E. Adams (10 April 1925-24 April 1925); named “Harry Eugene Adams;” s/o Elias and Hollena (Dingess) Adams

Unmarked grave with headstone and footstone

Ivan Spry (__ January 1945-27 February 1945); s/o Earsel and Georgia (Adams) Spry

Junie Adams (25 March 1920-05 July 1921); named “Janie Adams” in death record; s/o Frank and Susan (Mullins) Adams

Elmer Adams (03 June 1917-03 June 1917); Logan County death records list an “Elina Adams” dying at Whirlwind in this year with no parents given

Lucian Adams (__ August ____) — dates mostly chipped away

Unmarked grave with headstone and footstone

Row 3

Rosa Alexander (14 July 1939-14 July 1939)

NOTE: This tombstone is located behind the Rosalie/Everett E. Alexander stone that begins Row 2. I think Everett is buried in Row 2, and Rosa is buried directly behind him. The family has only bought one modern tombstone to mark both graves.

Elmer Workman (03 September 1932-28 December 1932); s/o Zelma Workman

Zelma Workman (13 February 1918-03 November 1932); d/o Stonewall and Tema (Adams) Workman

Evert Workman (04 January 1932-13 July 1932); s/o Stonewall and Tema (Adams) Workman

Eva Workman (23 June 1925-21 September 1925)

Lola Adams (May 1919-October 1920)

Belva Adams (06 April 1898-13 November 1919); d/o John H. and Nancy J. (Adkins) Mullins; m. Anthony Adams, Jr.

Bessie Adams (19 April 1899-17 February 1941); d/o Stephen “Yank” and Harriet (Carter) Mullins; m. Anthony Adams, Jr.

Timogene Adams (13 October 1935-30 September 1942); d/o Anthony and Bessie (Mullins) Adams

Row 4

L.V. Bush (18 August 1924-25 November 1927); named “Vernard Bush;” s/o Will and Dicie (Adams) Bush

(gap)

Sol Adams (05 January 1869-22 March 1927); s/o Anthony and Alafair (Chapman) Adams

There is a black rock unusually close to the grave marker for Ellen Adams; I think it is her old stone. It is unlikely another grave, but could be.

Ellen Adams (13 _______ 1871-10 June 1951); d/o Jesse and Nickiti (Thompson) Curry; m. Solomon Adams

Dicie A. Bush (14 March 1892-16 October 1963); d/o Solomon and Ellen (Curry) Adams

W.M. “Will” Bush (10 May 1889-18 October 1957); named “Willie A. Bush” in 1900 census; s/o George and Minerva Frances (Lucas) Bush

Elbert Bush (16 August 1922-06 December 1962); s/o Will and Dicie (Adams) Bush

Clifford Bush (1911-1967); s/o Will and Dicie (Adams) Bush

Vesta Bush (1917-1981)

Row 5

Francis M. Collins (01 October 1842-24 June 1925); CO D 34 VA CAV CSA; s/o Levi and Nancy (Johnson) Collins

Unmarked rock headstone and footstone

Unmarked round headstone and footstone

B + B October 23?, 1919 (only date)

Row 6

Minnie Smith (1933-2014); d/o Stonewall and Tema (Adams) Workman; m1. Opie Tomblin; m2. Sherman Smith

Tema Workman (1896-1974); born July 26, 1896; d/o Solomon and Ellen (Curry) Adams; died November 9, 1974

Stonewall Workman (1890-1969); born December 1892; s/o Robert and Clarissa (Kirk) Workman; died April 20, 1969

Arson Workman (01 January 1925-09 February 2002); PFC US ARMY; s/o Stonewall and Tema (Adams) Workman

(gap)

Molly Mullins (30 October 1904-05 March 1933); d/o Luke and Almeda (Workman) Curry; married Frank Mullins

Mollie Mullins (30 October 1904-05 March 1933) This is Molly’s old stone (see above); this tombstone is shaped the same as Molly’s footstone (above); someone has used this stone to mark a grave beside of Molly

Almeda Curry (16 January 1872-20 June 1950); d/o Moses and Mary “Polly” (Mullins) Workman; m. Luke Curry

Luke Curry (20 February 1874-07 June 1956); s/o Jesse and Nickiti (Thompson) Curry

Row 7

Dave Jack Tackett (06 May 1926-1988)

Zada Susan Tackett (28 September 1916-14 December 1978); married Dave Jack Tackett

Newer Section

Joseph C. Greene (01 March 1959-12 October 1985)

Brenda K. Greene (21 November 1957-still alive); married Joseph C. Greene on May 6, 1978

Roma Lee Bryant (10 February 1938-04 August 1992); d/o Stonewall and Tema (Adams) Workman; married Homer A. Bryant

Homer A. Bryant (07 April 1937-still alive); s/o Alonzo and Wealthy (Hensley) Bryant

Martellia Workman (16 November 1914-28 October 1982); married Delmas Workman on May 14, 1933

Delmas Workman (23 January 1916-20 June 1989); s/o Stonewall and Tema (Adams) Workman

(gap)

Thomas J. Yeager (24 January 1930-16 April 1996); US ARMY KOREA; s/o Thomas and Mattie Yeager

At a spot beside of Thomas J. Yeager’s grave, his tin funeral home marker is placed at the foot of where an adjacent grave might be. It is not placed at his footstone; it is placed beside of his grave location. There is otherwise no indication that a grave is located beside of him.

(gap)

Nancy J. Workman (20 September 1939-still alive)

Earsel Workman (15 December 1936-23 August 2013); s/o Delmas and Martellia (Smith) Workman

Joseph Short

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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.

Big Creek 06.06.1924

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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 June 6, 1924:

We sure are having some weather down here at present time.

Miss Georgia Thomas named her son after Con Chafin.

Miss Myrtle Mobley arrived home from Logan Tuesday.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Luther Elkins, a fine big boy on May 25.

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hager of Hamlin have been visiting relatives of Big Creek.

Ms. Erskine Elkins paid Rector, W.Va., a visit Sunday. Erskine tell us if you saw Sadie.

Miss Georgia Lilly looks awful lonesome since Mr. Dennie Morris broke with her.

Gracie tell us why you let Rubie take Earl.

Miss Ethel Elkins and Mr. Earthel Hill are engaged to be married June 25.

Rev. I.J. Elkins preached an interesting sermon at Limestone Sunday.

Mr. George Shackleford of Henlawson was visiting Big Creek Sunday. Tell us George why you were looking across the river so lonesome like.

Mr. Jessie Toney must have the blues about something. He plays the Victrola from 8 o’clock in the morning until 10 in the afternoon. His favorite piece is “Red Hot Mama.”

Mrs. Earley Trent of Glen Alum is visiting Mrs. Luther Elkins.

Mrs. Nan Vance has been ill for several days but is improving now.

Mr. Franklin Estep had a long chat with Miss Ethel Elkins this morning.

Gladys, you better step up or she will beat your time.

Leet 07.18.1924

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An unknown local correspondent from Leet in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on July 18, 1924:

We are real glad to see our bit of news in the dear old Banner.

Most every body attended church on Laurel Fork Sunday. Everyone reported a nice time.

Charley Huffman made a flying trip visiting relatives and friends, Sunday.

Miss Flora Rickman entertained her friend, Mr. Dial, Sunday.

Mr. James Brumfield and his son, Wetzel, were the dinner guests of friends Sunday.

Miss Thelma E. Huffman made a flying trip to Lucas, W.Va., Sunday.

Willie Payne and Anderson were seen going up the Big Ugly road, Sunday. Wonder where they were aiming?

Wayne C. Brumfield is still on the farm. Thelma says he’s real sweet.

Walter Dial will soon leave for up the river. Gee but won’t Nora be lonesome!

Sherman Lilly was calling on Miss Ruby Ferrell, Sunday evening.

Bunch Lambert and Miss Kate Reynolds were seen out horse back riding Sunday.

Rev. Jim Gee will hold services on Laurel Fork, August 21st.

Miss Nora Lucas and Ramsey Ferrell took a joy ride Sunday.

Miss Gladys Payne will remain at Silas, W.Va., for a few days.

Miss Thelma Huffman and brother, Charley, visited Mr. and Mrs. William Gill last Sunday evening.

Good by and best wishes to the dear old Banner and its readers.

Wyatt B. Shannon

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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.

Lew Sias Family Cemetery (2015)

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The Andrew Lewis “Lew” Sias Family Cemetery, which I visited on 23 August 2015, is located in the headwaters of East Fork of Fourteen Mile Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia.

Row 1

Edgar Sias; born February 1924; s/o Pearlie and Mary (Wiley) Sias

(large gap)

rock headstone and footstone

Row 2

rock headstone and footstone

rock headstone and footstone

Rosa Gartin (29 May 1880-23 August 1905); d/o John C. and Margaret (LaForce) Neace; m. John Gartin

W.W.B. — Willice W. Brumfield, born September 1884; grandson to John S. and Cynthia (Smith) Brumfield in 1900

Row 3

rock headstone and footstone — Ed Anderson (c.1890-c.1945)

Ida Belle Anderson (25 March 1912-07 March 1979)

(large gap)

rock headstone and footstone

Martha Ellen Sias Brumfield (12 April 1848-30 October 1907); d/o Jeremiah and Sarah (Hedrick) Lambert; m1. Andrew Lewis Sias; m2. John S. “Jack” Brumfield

Andrew Lewis Sias (28 May 1842-1895); s/o James and Rebecca (Adkins) Sias; CO D 34TH BN VA CAV

Gary Wayne Bennett (18 January 1951-14 April 2011)

Row 4

Della Spaulding (1924-1988); d/o Lace and Armilda (Williamson) Wiley

rock headstone and footstone; c/o John and Rosa Belle (Neace) Gartin

rock headstone and footstone; c/o John and Rosa Belle (Neace) Gartin

rock headstone and footstone — Joseph Marion Elkins (14 August 1857-22 September 1916), s/o Andrew and Elizabeth (Elkins) Elkins

Andrew Lewis Sias grave (2015)

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Mom and I recently placed a military marker at the grave of Andrew Lewis Sias, who served in Company D, 34th Battalion Virginia Cavalry. Lew Sias is my great-great-great-grandfather. He is buried in the head of East Fork of Fourteen Mile Creek, Lincoln County, WV.

Leet 06.27.1924

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An unknown local correspondent from Leet in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on June 27, 1924:

We are at this writing having some beautiful weather.

We are glad to see Mr. and Mrs. Charley Lucas moving back in town again.

Wayne Brumfield and Miss Thelma Huffman were at Sunday school, Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Lambert will make their future home at Wilbur, W.Va.

Mr. Walton and Ossie Dial were visitors in Leet, Sunday.

Misses Lena and Edith Frye were out horse back riding Sunday.

Miss Lizzie Payne made a flying trip to Huntington, W.Va.

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hatfield are leaving for Wilburn, W.Va.

Walter Frye was calling in Leet Saturday night.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Dial, a fine girl baby, Saturday night.