05 Saturday Sep 2015
Posted in Cemeteries, Sand Creek
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Brandon Kirk, cemeteries, David Price Lucas, genealogy, Harry Kirk, history, Lincoln County, Mile Branch, photos, Phyllis Kirk, Sand Creek, West Virginia
Dad and I recently visited the grave of his great-great-great-grandfather, David Price Lucas (c.1811-1917), at Sand Creek ridge in Lincoln County, WV. Photo by Mom. 4 September 2015
04 Friday Sep 2015
Posted in Cemeteries, Fourteen, Wewanta
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Appalachia, Billy Branch, Brandon Kirk, Emily Lucas, Fourteen Mile Creek, genealogy, history, Lincoln County, photos, Sulphur Spring Fork, U.S. South, West Virginia, William R. Lucas
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
03 Thursday Sep 2015
Posted in Lincoln County Feud
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Blood in West Virginia, books, Brandon Kirk, feud, history, Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, Lincoln County Feud, Pelican Publishing Company, West Virginia
“Blood in West Virginia: Brumfield v. McCoy” at Jackson’s Mill in Lewis County, WV. 29 August 2015
31 Monday Aug 2015
Posted in Lincoln County Feud
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Appalachia, Barnes and Noble, Blood in West Virginia, books, Brandon Kirk, history, Lincoln County Feud, Morgantown, Pelican Publishing Company, photos, U.S. South, West Virginia, writers
Thanks to Barnes and Noble in Morgantown, WV, for hosting us last weekend. We met some amazing people and enjoyed our visit. 29 August 2015
30 Sunday Aug 2015
Posted in Lincoln County Feud
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Appalachia, Blood in West Virginia, books, Brandon Kirk, Clay, Clay County, history, Lincoln County Feud, Pelican Publishing Company, photos, U.S. South, West Virginia, writers
I recently visited a favorite structure in Clay, West Virginia. 28 August 2015
29 Saturday Aug 2015
Posted in Lincoln County Feud
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Appalachia, author, Barnes and Noble, Blood in West Virginia, books, Brandon Kirk, history, Lincoln County Feud, Morgantown, West Virginia
Today, the book and I will appear at Barnes and Noble in Morgantown, WV, from 1 pm to 4 pm. If you’re local, come and see us!
24 Monday Aug 2015
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34th Battalion Virginia Cavalry, Andrew Lewis Sias, Appalachia, Brandon Kirk, cemeteries, civil war, Fourteen, Fourteen Mile Creek, genealogy, history, Lincoln County, photos, Phyllis Kirk, Sias Family Cemetery, West Virginia
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.
09 Sunday Aug 2015
Posted in Hatfield-McCoy Feud, Lincoln County Feud
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Appalachia, Brandon Kirk, Devil Anse Hatfield, feuds, Hatfield-McCoy Feud, history, Jenny Wiley Theatre, Kentucky, Lincoln County Feud, Logan County, photos, Pike County Tourism, Pikeville, sheriff, Tennis Hatfield, West Virginia, William K. Hatfield
Here I am earlier today with William K. “Billy” Hatfield, a descendant of Tennis Hatfield (son of Anse). My Kirk ancestors supported Tennis Hatfield, who served as Sheriff of Logan County (WV) during the 1920s
09 Sunday Aug 2015
Posted in Hatfield-McCoy Feud, Lincoln County Feud, Pikeville
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Brandon Kirk, culture, Diggers, Hatfield-McCoy Feud, Jenny Wiley Theatre, Kentucky, life, photos, Pike County Tourism, Pikeville, Tony Tackett, tourism
Here I am earlier today with Tony Tackett, Pike County (KY) Tourism Director, at Jenny Wiley Theatre in Pikeville, KY. Tony and his associates are unsurpassed in what they do. Many thanks to Tony and Pike County Tourism for inviting me to the Diggers premiere. It was a great time.
05 Wednesday Aug 2015
Posted in Lincoln County Feud
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Appalachia, Blood in West Virginia, books, Brandon Kirk, genealogy, Hatfield McCoy Day, Heritage Farm Village and Museum, history, Huntington, Lincoln County Feud, photos, Way Back Weekend, West Virginia
Heritage Farm Village and Museum in Huntington, WV, 01 August 2015
17 Friday Jul 2015
Posted in Lincoln County Feud
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Appalachia, Blood in West Virginia, books, Brandon Kirk, Charleston, history, Lincoln County Feud, Pelican Publishing Company, West Virginia, West Virginia Archives and History, writers
West Virginia Archives and History, Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV, 16 July 2015
16 Thursday Jul 2015
Posted in Lincoln County Feud
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Blood in West Virginia, books, Brandon Kirk, Charleston, Cultural Center, Lincoln County Feud, Pelican Publishing Company, West Virginia Archives and History, writers
Tonight, I will present a lecture regarding the Lincoln County Feud at West Virginia Archives and History in Charleston, WV. This is a great honor. I could not have written my book without the vast resources of the state archives and its helpful staff. 
15 Wednesday Jul 2015
Posted in Lincoln County Feud
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55 Good Things About West Virginia, Appalachia, Blood in West Virginia, Brandon Kirk, Charleston, history, Lincoln County, Lincoln County Feud, The State Journal, U.S. South, West Virginia
I’m pleased to report The State Journal has selected me to appear in its annual edition of 55 Good Things About West Virginia. I do not feel worthy of this magnificent honor, but I believe strongly in the importance of my work and give all praise and credit to my many dear late great friends. Thank you.
The State Journal (Charleston, WV), June 2015
12 Sunday Jul 2015
Posted in Big Harts Creek, Lincoln County Feud, Whirlwind
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Appalachia, Blood in West Virginia, books, Brandon Kirk, Harts Creek, history, Lincoln County Feud, Logan County, photos, Squire Sol Adams, West Virginia, Whirlwind, writers
I recently visited the Squire Sol Adams cabin at Whirlwind in Logan County, WV. I love the cabin and the way the land rolls here. When my book is placed at such a powerful historical site, an indescribable energy results. It’s electrifying. 11 July 2015
10 Friday Jul 2015
Posted in Lincoln County Feud
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American History, Appalachia, assistant professor, Brandon Kirk, Brumfield v. McCoy, Earl Ray Tomblin, history, hsitory, Lincoln County Feud, Lunch With Books, Marshall University, Ohio County Public Library, SWVCTC, West Virginia, West Virginia Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission, Wheeling
SWVCTC’s “The Buzz” newsletter, 9 July 2015
04 Saturday Jul 2015
Posted in Lincoln County Feud
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Appalachia, Blood in West Virginia, books, Brandon Kirk, Heritage Farm Village and Museum, history, Huntington, Lincoln County Feud, photos, West Virginia, writers
We sold out of books today at Heritage Farm Village and Museum’s Way Back Weekend in Huntington, WV. 4 July 2015
30 Tuesday Jun 2015
Posted in Lincoln County Feud
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Appalachia, Blood in West Virginia, books, Brandon Kirk, Heritage Farm Museum and Village, history, Huntington, Ice Cream Social, Lincoln County, Lincoln County Feud, Thad McClung, U.S. South, Way Back Weekend, West Virginia, writers
The book and I will appear at Way Back Weekend Ice Cream Social at Heritage Farm Museum and Village in Huntington, WV, on Saturday, July 4, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will be situated near Thad McClung and his cannon. http://www.heritagefarmmuseum.com/ The book is titled “Blood in West Virginia: Brumfield v. McCoy” and details the Lincoln County Feud.
Heritage Farm Museum and Village in Huntington, WV
30 Tuesday Jun 2015
Posted in Big Sandy Valley, Lincoln County Feud, Matewan
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Appalachia, Blood in West Virginia, books, Brandon Kirk, feud, Gretna, history, Lincoln County Feud, Louisiana, Matewan, Matewan Depot, Mingo County, Pelican Publishing Company, photos, U.S. South, West Virginia, writers
“Blood in West Virginia: Brumfield v. McCoy” is available for purchase at Historic Matewan Depot in Matewan, WV. 20 June 2015
30 Tuesday Jun 2015
Posted in Lincoln County Feud
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Appalachia, Beckley, Blood in West Virginia, book, books, Brandon Kirk, Gretna, Louisiana, Marc Harshman, Pelican Publishing Company, poetry, Tamarack, U.S. South, West Virginia, West Virginia Writers Weekend, writers, writing
Here I am with West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman at West Virginia Writers Weekend, where I promoted my book, “Blood in West Virginia: Brumfield v. McCoy.” 27 June 2015
29 Monday Jun 2015
Posted in Lincoln County Feud
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Appalachia, authors, Beckley, Blood in West Virginia, Brandon Kirk, history, Hugh Dingess, Kimberly Collins, Lincoln County Feud, Simple Choices, Tamarack, U.S. South, West Virginia, West Virginia Writers Weekend, writers, writing
At West Virginia Writers Weekend, hosted by Tamarack, I was fortunate to meet author Kimberly Collins (“Simple Choices”) and her amazing family, who are descended from Hugh Dingess, an important character in my book. 27 June 2015
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