01 Tuesday Nov 2016
Posted in Cemeteries, Civil War, Kiahsville, Queens Ridge
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Appalachia, Brandon Kirk, cemeteries, civil war, history, James Maynard, Jones Chapel Cemetery, photos, Twelve Pole Creek, Union Army, Wayne County, West Virginia
I recently visited the grave of my great-great-great-uncle, James “Tar Keg” Maynard, a Union soldier killed during the Civil War. He is buried at the Jones Chapel Cemetery on Twelve Pole Creek in Wayne County, WV. 29 October 2016. Photo by Mom.
29 Saturday Oct 2016
Posted in African American History, Cemeteries, Civil War, Kiahsville, Queens Ridge
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Alberta Jones, Anna Mae Slade, Annie Slade, Appalachia, Betty E. Ramey Jones, Brack Jones, Calista Jones, cemeteries, civil war, Cubie Jones, Cubie Workman, Dova Manns, Eddie Jones, Elizabeth Maynard, Ellen A. Jones, Eugene Manns, Fanny Rigsby, Flora Etta Slade, genealogy, Geraldine Curry, Golden Jones, history, Howard Queen, Isaac Slade, J.B. Rigsby, James Maynard, Jenny Slade, Jesse F. Jones, Jesse Jones, John Jones, Johnny Slade, Jones Chapel Cemetery, Joseph Slade, Josephine Slade, Kiahs Creek, Leonard Manns, Lila Jones, Major Curry, Margaret Jones, Maxine Queen, Nelven Queen, Noah Queen, Noah Slade, Normal Queen, Ora T. Curry, Ossie Rigsby, Polly Slade, Ray Manns, Robert H. Hughes, Rufus Slade, Sallie Jones, slavery, Tennessee Queen, Twelve Pole Creek, Union Army, Virgie Jones, Virginia Ramey, Wayne County, West Virginia, Willie Jones, Yorkie Rigsby
The Jones Chapel Cemetery, which I visited on 29 October 2016, is located at Kiahs Branch of Twelve Pole Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia.
Level 1
Row 1
Little Brack Jones (17 May 1912-6 May 1925)
Eddie Jones (28 April 1868-17 March 1937)
Sallie Jones (19 October 1881-28 January 1957)
Robert H. Hughes (30 May 1910-29 May 1965)
Level 2
Row 1
L. Leonard Manns (13 February 1925-7 October 1994)
Ray Manns (16 March 1931-25 May 1949)
Dova Manns (8 July 1904-10 February 1933)
Eugene Manns (28 December 1932-28 December 1932)
Row 2
Cubie Jones (1890-1954); m. Willie Jones
Willie Jones (1884-1973); s/o Robert L. and Elizabeth Jones
Fanny Rigsby (1865-1955)
J.B. Rigsby (1857-1925)
Ossie Rigsby (12 June 1887-13 February 1919)
Yorkie Rigsby (1 December 1916-10 April 1919)
Geraldine Curry (9 May 1934-19 May 1935)
Major Curry (1882-1955)
Ora T. Curry (1896-1974); m. Major Curry
Level 3
Row 1
John Jones (17 February 1817-15 August 1903)
Margaret Jones (19 September 1839-1920); d/o ___ Helms; m. John Jones
Row 2
Alberta Jones (1905-1936); mother to Quentin Ferrell
Jesse F. Jones (1883-1911); s/o John and Margaret Elizabeth (Helms) Jones
Ellen A. Jones (1886-1909); d/o Sanders and Mary Elizabeth (Maynard) Adkins; m. Jesse F. Jones
Virgie Jones (1905-1908)
Level 4
Row 1
Golden Jones (19 May 1919-17 October 1981)
Jesse Jones (12 July 1904-25 December 1971)
Lila Jones (1877-1965); d/o ___ Maynard; m. John B. Jones
John Jonnie Jones (1873-18 March 1955); s/o John and Margaret Elizabeth (Helms) Jones
little square headstone
rock headstone and footstone
rock headstone and footstone
Row 2
Cubie Workman (12 August 1945-16 September 1945)
(little gap between graves)
Betty E. Ramey Jones (1 November 1861-14 February 1906); m. Robert L. Jones
(little gap between graves)
square headstone and round footstone
rock headstone and footstone
(little gap between graves)
rock headstone and footstone
rock headstone and footstone
Row 3
Maxine Queen (23? April 1933-18? June 1933)
Queen (baby)
Tomblin (baby)
Tennessee Queen (1894-1934); d/o Robert L. and Elizabeth Jones; m. Noah Queen
Noah Queen (1883-1968)
Howard Queen (27? December 1929-February 1936)
Nelven Queen (29 January 1919-24? July 1935)
Chlista Jones (8 June 1888-10 June 1905); d/o Robert L. and Elizabeth Jones
Virginia Jones Ramey (26 April 1881-13 December 1902); d/o Robert L. and Elizabeth Jones; m. Kelly Ramey
Row 4
Normal Queen (9 January 1914-12 October 1964)
Nelven Queen (9 November 1935-24 February 1968)
Slade Section
Row 1
rock headstone and footstone
rock headstone and footstone
Row 2
Jenny Slade
Joseph Slade
rock headstone and footstone
rock headstone and footstone
Row 3
Noah Slade
Polly Slade (12 December 1917-15 March 1920); d/o Joseph and Anna (Park) Slade
Josephene Slade (3 July 1902-27 June 1926); d/o Joseph and Anna (Park) Slade
Annie Slade (20 September 1881-6 July 1921); m. Joseph Slade
Joseph Slade (2 August 1877-15 July 1944)
Row 4
Anna Mae Slade (2 February 1931, only date)
Rufus Slade (12 November 1925-2 October 1926)
Isaac Slade (13 February 1904-1931); s/o Joseph and Anna (Park) Slade
Row 5
Floraetta Slade (6 May 1940-20 January 1941)
Johnny Slade (26 February 1934-24 July 1934)
***
John: Freed Slave of John Jones (c.1850-c.1875)
Level 5
Row 1
James Maynard (November 1814-August 1862); born 19 November 1813; s/o Jesse and Sarah (Welch) Maynard; Union soldier killed during Civil War on 9 August 1862; Damron’s Co., Independent WV INF
Elizabeth Maynard (1817-Unknown); born 13 June 1814; d/o James and Sarah (Ratliff) Maynard; m. James “Tar Keg” Maynard
John Doe, Negro Soldier, Died August 1862
Infant Maynard (death date unknown)
25 Tuesday Oct 2016
Posted in Big Harts Creek, Spottswood
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Anthony Adams Family Cemetery, Appalachia, Brandon Kirk, Buck Fork, cemeteries, genealogy, Harts Creek, history, Logan County, photos, Spottswood, West Virginia
Anthony Adams Family Cemetery, Mouth of Buck Fork of Harts Creek, Logan County, WV. 9 October 2016. Photo by Kathy Adams.
06 Thursday Oct 2016
Posted in Chapmanville, Ferrellsburg, Logan
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317 Steak House, Alec Soth, Anthony Adams, Appalachia, Brandon Kirk, cemeteries, Chapmanville, culture, Ferrellsburg, Galen Fletcher, Harts Creek, history, In the Heart of Trump Country, John Hartford, Larissa MacFarquhar, Lincoln County, Logan, Logan County, politics, Squire Sol Adams, West Virginia
John Hartford introduced me to The New Yorker magazine in the mid-1990s. “I need to get you a subscription to The New Yorker,” he told me several times. John had become familiar with the magazine as a youth. His parents were regular subscribers to the magazine; they encouraged him to read it because, they said, it contained the absolute best writing available. John told this story several times and I could tell by the way he retold it that he believed it to be true. In fact, after reading multiple issues (mostly John’s issues at the house, but also complimentary issues I spotted in medical offices), I agreed that, yes, The New Yorker did in fact contain the best writing available. Once I discovered Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood, unquestionably the greatest true crime book ever written, and learned The New Yorker had frequently printed Capote’s writing, my love for the magazine became unshakable. For these reasons, and others, I am delighted to have made a small contribution to Larissa MacFarquhar’s story, “In the Heart of Trump Country,” published by The New Yorker on October 10, 2016. The opportunity to contribute to a New Yorker story, much less to appear in The New Yorker, is an honor.
You can read Larissa’s exceptionally well-composed piece by following this link:
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/10/10/in-the-heart-of-trump-country
Prior to the story, Larissa approached me (and other locals) about her desire to write a piece at least partly involving recent political developments in Logan County, West Virginia. I agreed to assist Larissa in whatever way I could for several reasons: I wanted to welcome her to my section of Appalachia, I wanted to be helpful, I wanted her story to succeed, I wanted her readers to better understand my region, I’m always anxious to discuss my region’s rich history… Larissa and I corresponded via email about general political history in Logan County, then enjoyed a memorable two-and-a-half-hour conversation at 317 Steak House in Logan. I liked her right away. I like her more after reading her story.
Larissa is an accomplished professional writer. You can read more about her impressive credentials by following these links:
http://www.newyorker.com/contributors/larissa-macfarquhar
It was likewise pleasurable to meet photographer Alec Soth and his assistant, Galen Fletcher, who visited Logan, Chapmanville, Ferrellsburg, and Harts Creek, in order to capture images pertinent to Larissa’s story. Alec took a few photos of me in Ferrellsburg, one of which ultimately appeared in the story, then spent a hot evening taking a ton of photos at one of my favorite Harts Creek cemeteries (the Anthony Adams Family Cemetery) and a nearby historic log cabin (Squire Sol Adams residence).
You can find out more about Alec by following these links:
http://alecsoth.com/photography/
https://pro.magnumphotos.com/C.aspx?VP3=CMS3&VF=MAGO31_10_VForm&ERID=24KL532_M
He even has a Wikipedia entry!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alec_Soth
These were nice folks. If they ever visit your part of the world, welcome them.
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26 Tuesday Apr 2016
Posted in Cemeteries, Civil War, Fourteen, Wewanta
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Appalachia, Benjamin Harrison Adkins, cemeteries, civil war, Fourteen, Fourteen Mile Creek, genealogy, history, James Wilson Sias, James Wilson Sias Family Cemetery, John P. Frye Hollow, Lincoln County, Louisa Sias, Nillie Gartin, Sulphur Spring Fork, Union Army, West Virginia, Wewanta
The James Wilson Sias Family Cemetery, which I visited on 23 April 2016, is located in the head of John P. Frye Hollow of Sulphur Spring Fork of Fourteen Mile Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
Row 1
J.W. Sias (30 September 1838-07 March 1905); named “James Wilson Sias;” s/o James and Rebecca (Adkins) Sias; Union Army veteran; lived on Mud River of Lincoln County in 1870; settled on Fourteen Mile Creek during the 1870s; postmaster at Fourteen, WV
Louisa Sias (01 April 1845-14 February 1935); d/o Thomas and Elizabeth (McDelda) Hunter; m. James Wilson Sias
(large gap)
rock headstone fallen over and rock footstone (child)
small rock headstone and tiny rock footstone (child)
skinny tall rock headstone (with rock footstone*?)
rock headstone and small rock footstone
Harrison Adkins (29 November 1910-10 June 1978); s/o Tilmon and Octavia (Sias) Adkins
Row 2
rock headstone and rock footstone (child)
rock headstone and rock footstone (child)
rock headstone and rock footstone (child)
small rock headstone and large pointy footstone
rock headstone and rock footstone
large rock headstone and sharp rock footstone
rock headstone and tall pointy rock footstone
rock headstone or footstone for (*)
small rock headstone and tall pointy rock footstone
Nillie Gartin (12 May 1901-30 June 1978); d/o Tilmon and Octavia (Sias) Adkins; m. David L. Cross; m. Frank Watts; m. Henderson “Hint” Lambert; m. Frank Logan; m. Robert Gartin
Row 3
small pointy headstone
large rock headstone
small point rock footstone
small rock headstone?
NOTE: I will continue my research to determine who is buried in this cemetery.
24 Sunday Apr 2016
Posted in Atenville, Cemeteries, Lincoln County Feud, Little Harts Creek, Queens Ridge
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Appalachia, Blood in West Virginia, Brandon Ray Kirk, cemeteries, genealogy, history, John S. Nester, Lincoln County, Lincoln County Feud, Little Harts Creek, Malinda Nester, Nester Cemetery, photos, Short Bend, West Virginia
I recently visited the grave of Malinda Nester, whose husband John S. Nester appears as a character in “Blood in West Virginia: Brumfield v. McCoy.” 23 April 2016
03 Sunday Apr 2016
Posted in Cemeteries, Green Shoal, Toney
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Abbott-Lambert Family Cemetery, Abbotts Branch, Albert Frye, Anna Virginia Boyce, Annette Lynn Lambert, Anthony D. Lambert, Anthony Lambert, Anthony Paul Ferrell, Arthur Fred Lambert, Bertha Abbott, Bessie Adkins, Carlos Courts, Caroline Abbott, cemeteries, Christian Fry, Christian Lambert, Christy Jean Stollings, Clauda Rousey Lambert, Claudey A. Lambert, Clyde T. Lambert, Cooney Mullins, Dale Wagner, David Alexander Lambert, Deborah Ann Courts, Delia Abbott, Della Mae Lambert, Donna Kaye Lowe, Dora Lopez, Eveline Abbott, Gary Winfred Abbott, genealogy, General Abbott, Gracie Justice, Grady Abbott, Green Shoal, Guy Harris, Helen Louise Fry, Henry Mullins, history, Hubert Abbott, Irvin Cooney Lambert, Irvin K. Lambert, Irvin Lambert Jr., J.A. Simpkins, James Donald Aliff, Jannette Lynn Lambert, Jeremy Brandon Shelton, Jerry Lane Stollings, Jesse Abbott, Jesse Lambert, Joe Basadre, John Donald Lambert, John L. Lambert, Juley Lambert, Julia Lambert, Larry Delano Collins, Leota Mullins, Lincoln County, Lona Frye, Lucille Collins, Luraney Fleming, Macie J. Lambert, Margie Lambert, Marie Ferrell, Mary Elizabeth Harvey, Mary Jane Burns, Millard Frye, Mineral Adkins, Minnie Lambert, Mona Courts, Myrtle Abbott, Noah Mayhorn, Oliver R. Davis, Opal Stollings, Pamela Ann Courts, Pearlie Dingess, Phyllis Ann Varney, Ray Lambert, Raymond Lambert, Rome Lambert, Rosa Abbott, Roy Lee Lowe, Ruby V. Workman, Sena J. Abbott, Sherlie Lambert, Sherry Wagner, Shirley Frye, Sidney Mullins, Toney, Valley Kazee, Verlie Lambert, Viola Lambert, Wade Lambert, West Virginia, William Abbott, William Fleming, William J. Justice, Willie Abbott, Willie E. Davis, Woodrow Abbott
The Abbott-Lambert Family Cemetery, which I visited on 1 April 2016, is located between the communities of Green Shoal and Toney at the mouth of Abbotts Branch along the Guyandotte River in Lincoln County, West Virginia. This cemetery was established by Christian T. Fry (b.1824) and his family. Later, due to the prominence of Lambert-Fry descendants, it became known as the Lambert Cemetery. I first visited this cemetery in the early 1990s and periodically return to update my list.
Row 1
large rock headstone
rusted iron flag pole
(gap)
rock in ground; likely not a grave
Row 2
cinderblock headstone
cinderblock headstone and cinderblock footstone
cinderblock headstone and flat rock footstone
cinderblock headstone and cinderblock footstone
cinderblock footstone
Row 3
tree with deer stand
Anthony Lambert (04 August 1891-23 July 1892); s/o Wade and Julia (Fry) Lambert
Juley Lambert (20 December 1897-26 April 1902)
Row 4
J.A. Simpkins (2_ January 1915-14? February 1943)
rock headstone
rock headstone with faint writing: “E I IBI DC. THIA 1896”
rock headstone
cinderblock headstone
Row 5
Sherlie Lambert (10 October 1918-10 October 1918)
Verlie Lambert (25 October 1916-26 October 1916)
rock headstone and rock footstone
(gap)
flat cinderblock headstone
Row 6
Albert Frye (1896-1950); s/o John H. and Cosby (Headley) Fry
Lona Frye (1896-no date); d/o Henry and Ellen Mullins; m. Albert Frye
John Lambert (15 March 1881-21 March 1919); s/o Wade and Julia (Fry) Lambert
broken lamb headstone and broken footstone
Row 7
Larry Delano Collins (22 January 1950-20 September 1950); s/o T. and Gertrude (Abbott) Collins
Lucille Collins (06 August 1939-26 May 1947); d/o T. and Gertrude (Abbott) Collins; death certificate provides the date of May 9, 1947
Sharley Frye carved on rock; d/o Albert and Lona (Mullins) Frye
(gap)
Millard Frye carved on rock; s/o Albert and Lona (Mullins) Frye; born April 22, 1920; died April 28, 1920
rock headstone and cinderblock footstone
(gap)
cinderblock headstone
Row 8
Woodrow W. Abbott (1913-2000); s/o Bill and Rosa (Mullins) Abbott
Delia Tarthena Abbott (1921-1956); d/o Noah Mayhorn; m. Woodrow Abbott
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Abbott
Donal Abbott
Perle Abbott
(gap)
Willie Abbott (1894-1972); s/o John H. and Caroline (Fry) Abbott; born December 18, 1894; nicknamed “Bucky”
Eveline Abbott (1892-June 1939); d/o George W. and Rosa (Mullins) Baisden; born March 1896
(gap)
Anna Virginia Boyce (18 August 1934-18 August 1934); d/o F.M. and Hattie Boyce
tin marker missing name (1911-1938)
Row 9
Noah Mayhorn (17 June 1887-13 February 1962); s/o Tom and V. (Chafin) Mayhorn
(gap)
Hubert Abbott (1922-1976); s/o Willie and Eveline (Baisden) Abbott
(gap)
BABY on stone; could be footstone for grave marked (A) below
rock headstone and rock footstone (child)
rock headstone with writing: “H I I 8”
cinderblock headstone
small white square headstone
small white square headstone
Row 10
Sidney Mullins (1917-1967); s/o Henry and Leota (Abbott) Mullins; born September 7, 1917; died May 26, 1967
Cooney Mullins (1921-1957); s/o Henry and Leota (Abbott) Mullins
Dorey Lopez (died 1951); d/o Henry and Leota (Abbott) Mullins
Henry Mullins (died July 1943); s/o John H. and America (Sowards) Mullins
Leota Mullins (died March 1938); d/o John H. and Caroline (Fry) Abbott; m. Henry Mullins
raised marker, no writing
raised marker, no writing
small flat rock headstone
pointy rock headstone (A)
cinderblock headstone and rock footstone (child?)
cinderblock headstone
broken rock headstone
General Abbott (no dates); s/o John H. and Caroline (Fry) Abbott; born February 1886; died October 22, 1948
Bertha Abbott (no dates); born about 1902; m. General Abbott
Row 11
Mineral Adkins (10 August 1913-08 October 1980); PFC US ARMY WWII
Bessie Adkins (1923-1993); d/o Bill and Rosa (Mullins) Abbott
William Abbott (1849-1927); s/o Albert and Druzilla (Fry) Abbott
Rosa Abbott (1874-January 1955); d/o John H. and America (Sowards) Abbott; nicknamed “Sis;” m1. George W. Baisden; m2. John Henry Mullins; m3. William “Bill” Abbott
Pearlie Dingess (1905-1992); d/o John H. and Rosa (Mullins) Mullins; m. Wallace Jesse Dingess
William Fleming (01 March 1862-01 July 1951); s/o William Preston and Arty (Mullins) Fleming
Luraney Fry Flemmings (1867-1961); d/o Christian T. and Elizabeth “Betsy” (Hunter) Fry; m. William Fleming
John L. Lambert (20 October 1900-07 November 1943); s/o Christian and Minnie V. (Holley) Lambert
Anthony D. Lambert (03 September 1902-13 January 1931)
Cristen C. Lambert (05 September 1879-16 March 1938); s/o Wade and Julia (Fry) Lambert
Minnie V. Lambert (12 June 1883-30 November 1966); m. Christian Lambert
Arthur Fred Lambert (01 November 1928-04 February 1976)
Jesse Lambert (05 December 1904-31 October 1977); s/o Christian and Minnie (Holley) Lambert
Raymond L. Lambert (09 February 1941-18 September 1960)
Row 12
Gracie Justice (04 M arch 1916-24 March 1981); d/o Bill and Rosa (Mullins) Abbott; m. Mink Justice
William J. Justice (19098-1952); nicknamed “Mink”
(gap)
Christy Jean Stollings (23 March 1973-23 March 1973)
Jr. Abbott (January 1945-January 1945)
Ray Lambert (1925-1925); s/o Irvin L. and Della Mae (Priddy) Lambert
Irvin L. Lambert (19 February 1894-29 March 1946); s/o Jerome B. and Viola (Lucas) Lambert
Della Mae Lambert (15 August 1898-25 February 1976); m. Irvin L. “Cooney” Lambert
Clyde T. Lambert (1919-1994); s/o Irvin L. and Della M. (Priddy) Lambert
Margie Lambert (1926-1996); m. Clyde T. Lambert
Row 13
Joe Basadre (04 February 1961-27 May 2003)
Jerry Lane Stollings, Jr. (18 February 1979-05 March 1997)
Pamela Ann Courts (12 February 1968-12 February 1968)
Mona Laquetta Courts (31 December 1930-06 October 1996); d/o Irvin L. and Della M. (Priddy) Lambert; m. Carlos Courts
Carlos C. Courts (23 November 1929-30 October 2003); SFC US ARMY KOREA
Clauda R. Lambert (10 December 1931-18 August 1932); s/o Dennie R. and Ensel (Rousey) Lambert
Wade S. Lambert (31 May 1852-20 October 1923); s/o Jeremiah and Sarah (Hedrick) Lambert; middle name “Samuel”
Juley A. Lambert (04 July 1849-06 January 1934); d/o Christian and Elizabeth “Betsy” (Hunter) Fry; m. Wade Lambert
David Alexander Lambert (06 June 1982-08 February 1996)
James Donald Aliff (08 December 1946-30 June 2015)
Row 14
Jerome Lambert (1871-1946); s/o Wade and Julia (Fry) Lambert; born November 23, 1871; middle name “Bonapare;” died September 5, 1946
Viola Lambert (1874-1939); d/o Irvin and Susan (Brumfield) Lucas; m. Jerome Lambert
Claudey A. Lambert (15 January 1901-08 November 1922); s/o Rome and Viola (Lucas) Lambert
base stone but names, etc. are missing
Guy W. Harris (1914-1955); born October 6, 1913; s/o Guy French and Lucretia (Sias) Harrison; died July 28, 1955
Opal Stollings (26 January 1914-23 May 1983); d/o Rome and Viola (Lucas) Lambert; m. Guy Harris
Marie Ferrell (29 February 1936-27 February 2009)
Anthony Paul Ferrell (25 September 1929-25 December 2011)
Row 15
Gary Winfred Abbott (11 June 1959-21 March 1916)
Sena J. Abbott (28 May 1934-31 July 2001); m. Jesse Abbott
Jesse Abbott (20 February 1933-15 February 1999); s/ Willie and Eveline (Baisden) Abbott
cinderblock headstone
(gap)
Annette Lynn Lambert (06 March 1958-12 March 1958)
Phyllis Ann Varney (19 January 1950-30 July 2000)
Row 16
Jeremy Brandon Shelton (10 September 1984-12 March 1987)
Valley Kazee
Oliver R. Davis (17 July 1888-29 December 1941); s/o Mose and Amanda (Chaney) Davis
Willie E. Davis (15 April 1892-26 August 1941); d/o Lowery and Emma Davis; m. Oliver R. Davis
Jannette Lynn Lambert (06 March 1958-07 March 1958)
Viola Lambert (21 March 1932-12 August 2008)
Grady Abbott (30 April 1916-12 December 2001); s/o Willie and Eveline (Baisden) Abbott
Myrtle Abbott (08 February 1924-08 February 2000); d/o Rome and Viola (Lucas) Lambert; m. Grady Abbott
Row 17
Dale Wagner (1955-still alive)
Sherry L. Wagner (1958-2013); m. Dale Wagner
Roy Lee Lowe (10 August 1955-still alive)
Donna Kaye Lowe (13 June 1953-06 March 1999)
Irvin K. Lambert (08 October 1955-28 February 1997)
Macie J. Lambert (27 February 1935-03 August 1998); m. Irvin Lambert, Jr.
Irvin Lambert, Jr. (23 March 1929-02 April 2010); s/o Irvin and Della Mae (Priddy) Lambert
Mary Elizabeth (Turner) Harvey (17 February 1923-30 January 2007)
(gap)
Helen Louise Fry (27 January 1922-30 March 1996); d/o Irvin and Della M. (Priddy) Lambert
Ruby V. Workman (22 January 1927-14 April 1985)
Row 18
Deborah Ann Courts (12 February 1970-29 July 2015)
NOTE: The following persons are also buried in this cemetery:
Christian Thomas Fry, born 1824, s/o John and Catherine (Snodgrass) Fry, CSA veteran, died before 1900
Caroline Abbott, born June 7, 1854/December 1856, d/o Christian T. and Elizabeth “Betsy” (Hunter) Fry; m. John Henry Abbott; died July 20, 1939
Mary Jane Burns, born August 1859, d/o Christian T. and Elizabeth “Betsy” (Hunter) Fry; m. Cassander Burns, died after 1920
I could speculate about others and will update the list as I search additional death certificates.
NOTE: Nearly all of the people buried in this cemetery are related to me. Christian Fry is my great-great-great-grandfather.
27 Saturday Feb 2016
Posted in Big Harts Creek, Cemeteries, Native American History, Spottswood, Whirlwind
Tags
Adams Cemetery, Appalachia, cemeteries, genealogy, Harts Creek, history, Hoover Fork, Hoover Fork Road, Logan County, McCloud Branch, West Virginia
The Adams Cemetery, which I visited on 4 April 2015, is located just above the mouth of McCloud Branch of Hoover Fork of Harts Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. Driving up Hoover Fork Road, the small and mostly forgotten cemetery is barely visible to the right. Folk tradition says these are Native American graves.
Row 1
unmarked rock headstone and footstone
Row 2
unmarked rock headstone partially buried at pine tree and rock footstone
unmarked rock headstone and small rock footstone
short square rock headstone and small rock footstone
rock headstone reading “JO ADAMS, B. JAN ________” in top line with “____7” in next line; rock footstone
08 Friday Jan 2016
Posted in Cemeteries, Ed Haley, Music
Tags
Ashland, Ashland City Cemetery, Boyd County, cemeteries, Ed Haley, fiddler, genealogy, history, Kentucky, music
Earlier this week, I re-visited the grave of Ed Haley at Ashland City Cemetery in Ashland, Kentucky.
11 Friday Dec 2015
Posted in Atenville, Cemeteries
Tags
Albert Adkins, Ardanie Caldwell, Ardith Lee Sias, Bethel J. Vance, cemeteries, Columbus Vance, David M. Wiley, Edith Wiley, Essie Wiley, Florence Vance, genealogy, Glen Allen Vance, history, Inez Sias, James R. Vance, James Ruel Vance, John Lee Caldwell, John Wiley, Lenore Randolph Vance, Lincoln County, Lizzie Wiley, Malinda Nester, Mallie Vance, Mary A. Vance, Melvin Sias, Michael Wiley, Nancy Vance, Nester-Wiley Cemetery, Paris S. Wiley, Paris Smith Vance, Paul Vance, Rachel Watts, Stuart Sias, Walter Caldwell, West Virginia, William Henderson Nester, Willie E. Wiley, Willie Watts
The Nester-Wiley Cemetery, which I visited on 18 September 2002, is located in the head of Short Bend of Little Harts Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
Row 1
Ardith Lee Sias (24 Sep 1939-4 March 1995); d/o Melvin and Inez (Wiley) Sias
Stuart Sias (3 Jun 1937- Nov 1957); s/o Melvin and Inez (Wiley) Sias
Melvin Sias (8 Feb 1907-10 Feb 1987); s/o Filbert A. and Lettie Sias
Inez Sias (15 Jul 1910-31 Jul 1952); d/o John E. and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Nelson) Wiley; m. Melvin Sias
Baby Caldwell
Baby Caldwell
Baby Caldwell
Row 2
John Lee Caldwells (7 Nov 1920-still alive)
Ardanie Caldwells (20 May 1922-19 Aug 1988); d/o John E. and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Nelson) Wiley; m. John Lee Caldwell
Walter Caldwell (28 Jan 1956-28 Jan 1956); s/o John L. and Ardanie (Wiley) Caldwell
W.H. Nester (23 Nov 1877-10 Jan 1908); William Henderson “Willie” Nester; s/o John S. and Malinda (Dalton) Nester
Baby Caldwell
Baby Caldwell
Row 3
Molinda Nester (3 Jul 1854-5 Sep 1901); d/o James W. and Virginia Jane (Workman) Dalton; m. John S. Nester
Row 4
Mallie Vance (9 Feb 1937-11 Nov 2001); m. William A. Vance
Albert Adkins (1883-11 Mar 1963); s/o Elizabeth Adkins and Sam Dawson
Cinderblock
granite square
James R. Vance (27 Jun 1898-30 Apr 1963); s/o Lewis Green and Matilda (Lowe) Vance; middle name “Ruel”
Rachel Watts (20 May 1912-still alive); d/o Lewis Green and Matilda (Lowe) Vance; m. Willie Watts 12/31/1929
Willie Watts (24 Jan 1898-30 May 1977)
Row 5
Florence Vance (3 Mar 1924-15 Dec 1994); d/o Paris S. and Mary Ann (Vance) Vance
Paul Vance (27 Aug 1926-26 Mar 1992); s/o Paris S. and Mary Ann (Vance) Vance
Mary A. Vance (12 Oct 1889-4 Nov 1976); d/o Lewis Green and Matilda (Lowe) Vance; m. Paris Smith Vance
Paris S. Vance (7 Mar 1885-1 Jan 1967); s/o Absolum “App” and Helen (Spence) Vance
Lenore R. Vance (15 Aug 1921-29 Mar 1926); s/o Paris S. and Mary Ann (Vance) Vance; middle name Randolph
Paris S. Wiley (21 Mar 1938-29 Oct 1939); s/o Willie and Ruby Z. (Vance) Wiley
John Wiley (2 Aug 1883-March 1942); s/o Francis M. and Nancy E. (Lucas) Wiley
Essie Wiley (5 Oct 1928-30 Sep 1996); d/o John E. and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Nelson) Wiley
Lizzie Wiley (3 Nov 1885-12 Nov 1964); d/o Lewis and Matilda (Vance) Nelson; m. John E. Wiley
Nancy Vance (31 Mar 1920-still alive)
Columbus Vance (8 Jun 1913-4 Mar 1997); s/o Paris S. and Mary Ann (Vance) Vance; PFC US ARMY WWII
Row 6
Glen Allen Vance (1971-1971)
Bethel J. Wiley (20 Jul 1953-20 Jul 1953); c/o Willie and Ruby Z. (Vance) Wiley
David M. Wiley (18 Mar 1945-1 Mar 1948); s/o Willie and Ruby Z. (Vance) Wiley
Willie E. Wiley (4 Jul 1940-25 Mar 1966)
Row 7
Michael Wiley (8 Jan 1947-27 Aug 1997)
Edith Wiley (24 Dec 1947-still alive)
17 Saturday Oct 2015
Posted in Big Ugly Creek, Cemeteries, Leet
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Appalachia, Big Ugly Creek, Brandon Kirk, cemeteries, genealogy, Hamilton Fry, history, Lincoln County, U.S. South, West Virginia
Hamilton Fry (1815-1864) grave, located at Leet on Big Ugly Creek, Lincoln County, West Virginia. I took this photo in 2011.
09 Friday Oct 2015
Posted in Cemeteries, Harts
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Appalachia, Cecil M. Adkins, cemeteries, Cooper Hollow, Cora E. Adkins, Cornis A. Isaacs, genealogy, Harts, history, John Fitzgerald Dingess, Lincoln County, Ruby Adkins, Shirley Jean Adkins, U.S. South, West Virginia, William Aaron Adkins, William Aaron Adkins Family Cemetery
The William Aaron Adkins Family Cemetery, which I visited on 15 February 1998, is located at Cooper Hollow 1.3 miles up Guyan River Road on the right from Harts, Lincoln County.
William A. Adkins (1872-1970); s/o Burrell and Malissa Jane (Adkins) Adkins
Cora E. Adkins (1881-19XX); d/o Gordon and Martella (Workman) Lilly; m. William Aaron Adkins; died 1974
Ruby Adkins (1923-1976); d/o Fletcher and Rachel (Messer) Workman
Cecil M. Adkins (12 May 1909-12 Dec 1953); s/o W. Aaron and Cora E. (Lilly) Adkins
unmarked grave
Cornis A. Isaacs (1934-1935); s/o Ed and Hazel (Ramey) Isaacs
Shirley Jean Adkins; died at age of about one year; d/o Cecil and Ruby (Workman) Adkins
John Fitzgerald Dingess (1970-1970); s/o Gene and Rachel (Adkins) Dingess
06 Tuesday Oct 2015
Posted in Cemeteries, Ferrellsburg
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Adkins-Davis Family Cemetery, Albert Jake Davis, Albert Messer, Ann Frances Davis, Anna Davis, Appalachia, Barbara Sue Burger, Bilton McNeely, cemeteries, Clarence W. May, Dollie Newsome, Douglas Branch, Ed Dingess, Ed Dingess Jr., Elzie Adkins, Emma Jane Hager, Enos "Jake" Adkins, Ethel Williamson, Ferrellsburg, genealogy, George Compton, Giles Davis, history, James Hershel Messer, Janice May, Lawson Adkins, Lettie McKibbon Adkins, Lincoln County, Lona Compton, Mary F. Watts, Mary Florence Davis, Mike Bernie George, Mike George, Milcie McNeely, Nahoma Francis Messer, Naomi Davis, Narl Davis, Pauline Davis, Polly George, Susan Alice Davis, Tom Davis, U.S. South, Warn Davis, West Virginia, Winifred Messer
The Adkins-Davis Family Cemetery, which I visited on 11 November 2011, is located on Douglas Branch in Ferrellsburg, Lincoln County, WV.
Row 1
Dollie Adkins Newsome (1916-1984); d/o William and Margie (Mullins) Adkins; m1. Albert Messer; m2. Walt Newsome
Row 2
Warn Davis (1905-1956); s/o Tom and Anna (Bryant) Davis
Ethel Davis Williamson (19 February 1908-02 April 1955); s/o Tom and Anna (Bryant) Davis
rock headstone
Giles Davis (07 January 1910-16 October 1966); s/o Tom and Anna (Bryant) Davis
Winifred Messer (20 February 1919-23 May 1969); s/o Albert and Naomi (Davis) Messer; nicknamed “Pete”
James Hershel Messer (25 August 1914-11 June 1975); s/o Albert and Naomi (Davis) Messer
Row 3
Tom Davis (1881-1974); s/o Giles and Ann F. (Adkins) Davis
Anna B. Davis (1883-1965); d/o Norvel and Melvina (Thompson) Bryant; m. Tom Davis
Albert Messer (1896-1952)
Naomi Ome Davis (1897-1930); d/o Giles and Ann F. (Adkins) Davis; m. Albert Messer
Mary F. Watts (15 November 1917-07 November 1950); d/o Albert and Naomi (Davis) Messer
Pauline Davis (15 September 1921-20 April 1944); d/o Tom and Anna (Bryant) Davis
Nahoma Francis Messer (17 September 1935-06 October 1938); d/o James H. and Geneva (Brooks) Messer
Susan Alice Davis (25 September 1947-27 September 1947); d/o James Frank and Beatrice (Watts) Davis
rock headstone
Mike Bernie George (1930-1984); s/o Mike and Polly (McColester) George, Sr.
Row 4
Enos Adkins (28 February 1830-28 February 1907); s/o Elias and Susannah (Fry) Adkins; nicknamed “Jake”
Lettie McKibbon Adkins (1835-1903); d/o James and Nancy (Gillispie) Toney; m. Enos “Jake” Adkins
Ann Frances Adkins Davis (1852-1910); this grave stone is misplaced
Giles Davis (1843-1912); s/o James and Marinda (Steele) Davis; PVT CO D 34th VA CAV
(gap in graves)
Narl Davis (27 April 1913-11 May 1915); s/o Tom and Ann (Bryant) Davis
Row 5
Ed Jr. Dingess INFANT SON; s/o Edward and Clementine (Adkins) Dingess
Mary Florence Flar Davis (1876-1927); d/o Giles and Ann F. (Adkins) Davis
rock headstone
Row 6
Ed Dingess (10 November 1869-01 November 1907); s/o Jesse Irvin and Mary Ann (Fowler) Dingess
Albert Jake Davis (___-1948); s/o Giles and Ann F. (Adkins) Davis
Row 7
Barbara Sue Burger (1949-1989)
(gap in graves)
rock headstone
rock headstone
rock headstone
Row 8
George Compton (1900-1966)
Lona Compton (1903-no date)
(gap in graves)
Elzie Adkins (1901-1940); s/o Jones and Roxie Lena (Davis) Adkins
Lawson Adkins (1932-1941); s/o Elzie and Belva (Reynolds) Adkins
Row 9
Bilton McNeely (1891-1966); s/o Lafayette and Sarah McNeely
rock headstone
W.M., aged one year 11/17 days
Milcie McNeeley (1895-1973); d/o William Hansford and Lucinda (Elkins) Adkins; m. Bilton McNeely
Janice May (12 February 1937-18 December 2000); d/o Bilton and Milcie (Adkins) McNeely; m. Clarence W. May
Clarence W. May (26 March 1930-19 October 2004); PVT 2 CL US ARMY KOREA
Row 10
Polly George (1905-1984); m. Mike George, Sr.
Mike George (1893-1958); s/o Sam George; born in Bulgaria
Row 11
Emma Jane Hager (04 October 1866-21 January 1901); d/o Philip and Elizabeth (Dalton) Hager; m. Albert G. Adkins
03 Saturday Oct 2015
Posted in Cemeteries, Halcyon
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Alva Gore, cemeteries, Chester Farley, Claude B. Workman Jr., Diana Rose Moore, Donetta Gore, Easter Walsh, Elizabeth Farley, Elzie D. Gore, Flora M. Gore, Freda J. Gore, French Gore, genealogy, Glen Tracy Farley, Goldenseal, Gore-Farley Family Cemetery, Guy Farley, Halcyon, Harts Creek, Harvey Gore, India Farley, James Farley, Jerry Farley, Jewell Fleming, John C. Clark, John Lee Workman, Joseph E. Gore, Joyce Bartram, Logan County, Lossie D. Gore, Marvin Lee Farley, Nora Dingess, Ova F. Dingess, Phillip R. Gore, Polly Ann Clark, Roberta Joyce Gore, Roxie A. Gore, Terry Farley, Thomas Watson Joe Kirk, Traci Elizabeth Phipps, Troy Dingess, Vida Lee Gore, Vincent D. Farley, West Fork, West Virginia
The Gore-Farley Family Cemetery, which I visited on 25 July 2011, is located on Gore Road at Halcyon, an old community situated at West Fork of Harts Creek, Logan County, WV.
Row 1
Roberta Joyce Gore (15 August 1934-01 September 1971); d/o Ira Wilson and Maggie (Gore) Gore
Row 2
Joyce Bartram (07 November 1956-07 November 1956)
Row 3
Freda J. Gore (18 October 1939-18 October 1939)
Phillip R. Gore (30 November 1943-30 November 1943)
Claude B. Workman, Jr. (22 May 1956-24 May 1956)
Marvin Lee Farley (02 November 1938-29 November 19__)
Row 4
Harvey Gore (22 December 1913-04 November 1971); s/o Joseph and Flora (Dingess) Gore
Flora M. Gore (1882-1935); d/o William S. and Nancy (Perry) Dingess
Joseph E. Gore (1877-1963); s/o Harvey Lee and Polly (Hall) Gore
Row 5
Easter Walsh (12 April 1936-30 August 1937)
French Gore (14 August 1918-14 March 1960); s/o Joseph and Flora (Dingess) Gore; WV PFC CO A 708 MIL POLICE BN WWII
Row 6
Lossie D. Gore (06 January 1935-08 December 1979); s/o Elzie and Roxie (Curry) Gore
Polly Ann Clark (29 February 1908-11 September 1983); d/o Joseph and Flora (Dingess) Gore; m. John C. Clark
Row 7
Glen Tracy Farley (26 March 1937-24 April 1978)
Traci Elizabeth Phipps (05 June 1976-05 June 1976)
Row 8
Troy Dingess (11 December 1913-still alive?); s/o Julius C. and Polly (Farley) Dingess
Ova F. Dingess (05 January 1916-26 April 1985); d/o Elzie and Roxie (Curry) Gore; m. Troy Dingess
Elzie D. Gore (14 April 1890-19 June 1982); s/o Harvey and Polly (Hall) Gore
Roxie A. Gore (04 October 1896-no date); d/o Andrew Russell and Pheobe (Farley) Curry; m. Elzie D. Gore; Roxie was featured in the Summer 1990 issue of Goldenseal magazine
Row 9
Chester Farley (15 September 1907-19 March 1993); s/o James and Elizabeth (Dingess) Farley
India Farley (15 September 1911-05 January 1995); d/o Joseph and Flora (Dingess) Gore; m. Chester Farley
Row 10
Jewell Fleming (20 December 1932-25 July 2000)
Row 11
John Lee Workman (11 May 1983-04 February 1992); s/o Lucas and Debra Workman
Row 12
Guy Farley (10 August 1915-06 June 1974); s/o James and Elizabeth (Dingess) Farley; PVT US ARMY
Vincent D. Farley (21 July 1921-20 February 1969); WV S1 US NAVY WWII
Jerry and Terry Farley (03 August 1949-04 August 1949)
Row 13
Thomas Watson Kirk (07 September 1934-25 May 1993); s/o Musco and Sallie (Workman) Kirk; nicknamed “Joe;” PVT US ARMY
Diana Rose Moore (26 November 1968-29 January 1969)
Row 14
Vida Lee Gore (18 October 1916-06 November 2008); d/o James and Elizabeth (Dingess) Farley; m. Alva Gore
Alva Gore (27 March 1914-17 July 1981); s/o Elzie and Roxie (Curry) Gore
____ Gore (14 February 1941-14 February 1941); d/o Alva and Vida (Farley) Gore
Donetta Gore (__ December 1945-__ December 1945)
Still Born (__ January 1958, only date)
Row 15
James Farley (07 March 1881-22 January 1938); s/o W. David and Lucinda (Bryant) Farley
Elizabeth Farley (24 July 1879-13 August 1940); d/o William S. and Nancy (Perry) Dingess; m. James Farley
Nora Dingess (30 December 1908-03 October 1990)
18 Friday Sep 2015
Posted in Cemeteries, Harts
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Bill Brewster, cemeteries, Ernest C. Tomblin, Gary H. Brewster, Gene Howard Brewster, genealogy, Genettie Sizemore, Harts, history, Kelley Denoris, Lincoln County, Moss Vinson, Moss Vinson Jr., Orchard Branch, Roxie Vinson, Vinson Family Cemetery, West Virginia
The Vinson Family Cemetery, which I visited on 28 June 2000, is located on Orchard Branch in Harts, Lincoln County, WV.
Row 1
Gene Howard Brewster (1945-1984)
Bill Brewster (1910-1984); s/o William and Aleyfare (Adkins) Brewster
Gary H. Brewster (18 May 1949-1 October 1981)
Genettie Sizemore (1900-1982)
Row 2
Kelley Denoris (17 December 1951-10 November 1990)
Row 3
Moss Vinson, Jr. (06 February 1948-03 June 1972); s/o Moss and Roxie (Tomblin) Vinson
Moss Vinson (05 September 1922-05 December 1989); s/o Lafayette and Elizabeth (Robinson) Vinson
Roxie Vinson (04 November 1926-1999); d/o Jackson and Elzina (Adkins) Tomblin; m. Moss Vinson on 07 May 1946
Row 4
Ernest C. Tomblin (13 January 1924-30 December 1986); s/o Jackson and Elzina (Adkins) Tomblin; US ARMY WWII
17 Thursday Sep 2015
Posted in East Lynn, Lincoln County Feud
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Appalachia, Armilda, Blood in West Virginia, Cain Adkins, cemeteries, Community Memorial Gardens, genealogy, history, Lincoln County Feud, Wayne County, West Virginia
Canaan Adkins grave, Community Memorial Gardens, Armilda, WV, 11 September 2015
05 Saturday Sep 2015
Posted in Cemeteries, Sand Creek
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Appalachia, Brandon Kirk, cemeteries, genealogy, history, Lincoln County, Mile Branch, Paris Brumfield, photos, Price Lucas Family Cemetery, Sand Creek, U.S. South, West Virginia
I recently visited Paris Brumfield’s grave at Lucas Cemetery on Sand Creek ridge in Lincoln County, WV. 3 September 2015
05 Saturday Sep 2015
Posted in Cemeteries, Sand Creek
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Albert A. Lambert, Allen Green Lucas, Annie Lambert, Appalachia, Causby Elvira Farley, cemeteries, Charley Vance, Charley Vance Jr., Clayton D. Johnson, David Price Lucas, Debra Johnson, Dencil Ray Johnson, Edar M. Vance, Elbert Vance, Ellen Louise Collins, Fannie Lambert, Flora Vance, genealogy, George E. Lambert, Hazel Vance, Henry Luke Shelton, history, Homer Maynard, Howard Adkins Jr., Jane Farley, Joe Farley, Johnnie Hicks, Johnny A. Farley, Larry Owen Vance, Levi Rakes, Lilburn L. Farley, Lula Belle Lucas, Margaret Ann Lucas, Mauna Rogers, Maxcil Vance, Melvin Clay Farley, Michael Johnson, Nellie Vance, Paris Brumfield, Pearl Johnson, Price Lucas Family Cemetery, Rachel Farley, Ralph Farley, Robert Brumfield, Robert L. Lucas, Roger Dale Lucas, Roger Maynard, Susan Rakes, Sylvia Church, Thomas Clayton Church, U.S. South, Violet I. Farley
The Price Lucas Family Cemetery, which I visited on 3 September 2015, is located on Sand Creek ridge in Lincoln County, WV. Today, this cemetery is popularly known as the Lucas Cemetery or Lucas-Farley Cemetery. To reach the cemetery, drive 3.5 miles up the Big Fork or Laurel Fork of Saw Mill Hollow of Sand Creek. A four-wheel drive vehicle is required. I last visited this cemetery on 12 September 2002.
Row 1
unmarked rock headstone — Homer Maynard
Roger Lee Maynard (03 November 1965-13 December 1992)
Row 2
Johnny A. Farley (05 May 1956-30 May 1958)
Rachel Farley (04 July 1945-04 July 1945); d/o Melvin Clay and Causby Elvira (Lucas) Farley
Causby Elvira Farley (04 December 1917-13 July 1983); d/o David Price and Nancy (Neace) Lucas; m. Melvin Clay Farley
Melvin Clay Farley (19 November 1905-13 October 1989); s/o Matthew Clay and Rachel (Lucas) Farley
Howard Adkins, Jr. (27 July 1935-12 September 1998); s/o Causby Elvira Lucas
Dencil Ray Johnson (30 July 1940-24 November 2006)
Pearl Johnson (1939-still alive); d/o Melvin Clay and Causby Elvira (Lucas) Farley; m. Dencil Ray Johnson
Michael Johnson (1975-2014)
Clayton D. Johnson (1965-2009); s/o Dencil Ray and Pearl (Farley) Johnson
Debra Johnson (1965-still alive); m. Clayton D. Johnson
Row 3
NOTE: In 2002, I noted a tin marker reading “Lettie Farley” here
Ralph Farley (1886-1967); s/o R. Lee and Elvira (Lucas) Farley
rock headstone and footstone — Ralph’s second wife
rock headstone and footstone — c/o Vergie Thompson
“B.R.P.” carved on rock headstone with footstone
“R.F.” carved on rock headstone with footstone
(little gap)
NOTE: IN 2002, I noted two unmarked graves here.
Jane (1883-1920); d/o Ralph and Emmazetta (Nelson) Lucas; m. David Robinson Farley
Joe Farley (1919-1920); s/o David R. and Jane (Lucas) Farley
rock headstone and footstone
D.L. (died March 28, 1939)
NOTE: In 2002, I noted a rock here reading “C.R.” or “O.R.”
Row 4
Lilburn L. Farley (05 November 1931-23 January 2011); s/o Ralph “Rafe” and Nancy V. (Neace) Farley
Violet I. Farley (04 September 1937-02 November 1997); m. Lilburn L. Farley
Jocko and Jean Farley Baby (d. May 1957)
rock headstone with tiny footstone
rock headstone and footstone — child
rock headstone and footstone
(slightly out of row)
rock headstone and footstone
rock headstone and footstone
(gap)
hickory tree
large round rock headstone with rock footstone
“F.B.R.” carved on rock
rock headstone and small rock footstone
rock headstone and footstone
Susan Rakes (1858-1925); s/o John Clay and Rebecca (Elkins) Farley; m. Levi C. Rakes
Levi Rakes (1835-1929); s/o Levi and Ola Rakes
round rock headstone and tiny rock footstone; c/o Levi and Susan (Lucas) Rakes
rock headstone; c/o Levi and Susan (Lucas) Rakes
Row 5
rock headstone nearly buried
rock headstone laying on ground and footstone
tiny rock headstone and footstone
“F.L.” carved on rock
“D.P.L.” carved on rock; d. Nov 17, 1917; David Price Lucas; s/o John and Mary (Fry) Lucas
hickory tree
Row 6
rock headstone with hickory tree at footstone
rock headstone pile with tiny rock footstone
rock footstone
Edar M. Vance (1922-1998); d/o Tolbert and Nancy L. Adkins; m. Maxcil Vance
Charley Vance, Jr. (1942-2013)
Row 7
Margaret Ann Lucas (1876-1951); d/o Ralph and Emmazetta (Nelson) Lucas; m1. Owen O. Vance; m2. Allen Green Lucas
rock headstone
Florie Vance (27 February 1925-14 November 1927); born 28 October 1927; d/o Charles and Hazel (Nelson) Vance
Nellie Vance (09 June 1930-25 September 1931); d/o Charles and Hazel (Nelson) Vance
cement square headstone and rock footstone
cement square headstone and rock footstone
rock headstone and footstone
E. Vance — difficult to read — “June 14” — likely Elbert Vance, born c.1929, s/o Charley and Hazel (Nelson) Vance
rock headstone and footstone
Charley Vance (17 August 1898-11 July 1950); s/o Owen O. and Margaret (Lucas) Vance
Hazel Vance (1901-1966); born 1898; d/o Allen and Sibby (Lovejoy) Nelson; m. Charley Vance
cement square headstone
cinderblock headstone
Larry Owen Vance (22 January 1945-03 November 1986)
Maxcil Vance (16 February 1923-02 December 1988); s/o Charley and Hazel (Nelson) Vance
Mauna Rogers (1947-1994); d/o Charley and Hazel (Nelson) Vance
Row 8
Annie Lambert (10 April 1915-22 June 2001); d/o Ralph “Rafe” and Nancy V. (Neace) Farley; m. Albert A. Lambert
Albert A. Lambert (20 February 1921-30 January 1976); s/o Henderson and Lilly Mae (Lucas) Lambert; PVT US ARMY WWII; m. Anna D. Farley
Allen Green Lucas (1876-1960); s/o John W. and Sarah (Clark) Lucas
(gap)
hickory tree
rock laying on ground at hickory tree
rock headstone laying on ground
rock headstone and footstone
rock headstone and footstone
NOTE: Among the four unmarked graves listed above, three reportedly belong to “colored” people.
Row 9
“H.A.” carved on rock
(gap)
hickory tree
Robert L. Lucas (1906-1974); s/o Allen Green and Margaret A. (Lucas) Lucas
Lula Belle Lucas (17 November 1923-08 May 1950); d/o Bird and Lizzie (Tipton) Nelson; m. Robert Lucas
Roger Dale Lucas (23 December 1949-18 September 1950); s/o Robert and Lula Belle (Nelson) Lucas
Row 10
rock headstone and footstone (child)
(gap)
rock headstone and footstone
rock headstone and hickory tree as footstone; tin marker is faded
Row 11
Robert Brumfield (03 May 1935- still alive); s/o Paris and Julia A. (Lucas) Brumfield
Paris Brumfield (22 August 1888-11 January 1939); s/o John H. and Susan Ellen (Lucas) Brumfield
rock headstone and footstone
Jhonnie Hicks; s/o Bill and Chessie (Brumfield) Hicks
(large gap)
three trees
Thomas Clayton Church (01 December 1933-29 December 1999)
Sylvia Sibby C. Church (10 December 1935-17 December 2003); d/o Charley and Hazel (Nelson) Church; m. Thomas C. Church
Row 12
Ellen Louise Collins (15 May 1954-20 March 2011)
Row 13
Henry Luke Shelton (20 January 2007-20 January 2007); s/o Clifford and Pauline Shelton
George E. Lambert (03 June 1939-still alive); s/o Henderson and Lilly Mae (Lucas) Lambert
Fannie Lambert (20 April 1929-21 September 2011); m. George E. Lambert
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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Albert Neace, Anita Adkins, Barbara Lynn Neace, Belle Adkins, Billy Branch, Caroline Headley, Caudle Adkins, cemeteries, Climena Lucas, Clyde Adkins, Cumberland Adkins, Daniel Keith Neace, Douglas K. Vance, Edith Neace, Emily Lucas, Everett Lucas, Everett Skeet Adkins, Floyd E. Kirkendoll, Fourteen Mile Creek, genealogy, Gladys Neace, Glenna Jean McComas, Harold Adkins Jr., Hildred Mae Adkins, history, Inez Adkins, Ira Dillard Neace, Ira Lucas, Jefferson Lucas, Jesse L. Adkins, Jessie Adkins, Joean Wentz, Jonathan Ray Maynard, Katrina Adkins, Leonard Lucas, Lincoln County, Lloyd Adkins, Lola Mae Kirkendoll, Lucas-Adkins Cemetery, Lucian Lucas, Margaret Ann Adkins, Martha J. Lucas, Mayme Adkins, Mickel Sidney Neace, Nancy E. Lucas, Ova Neace, Owens Clarence, Rachel Adkins, Rachel Mae Hannah Marie Adkins, Russell W. Adkins, Ruth Neace, Sulphur Spring Fork, Tennessee Neace, Thomas G. Adkins, Timothy Brian Adkins, Tonya Sue Adkins, Verlia May Neace, Walter David Neace, Ward Adkins, West Virginia, William Headley, William R. Lucas, William R. Lucas Family Cemetery
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
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