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Lew Sias Family Cemetery (2015)

24 Monday Aug 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

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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)

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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)

24 Monday Aug 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.

Franklin Pierce Roach

09 Sunday Aug 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Franklin Pierce Roach, who resided in Wyoming County, West Virginia:

The Roach family is of English descent. Reuben R. Roach, who was grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born in 1790; his wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Ball, about 1794. Their son, William Roach, father of Franklin P. Roach, was born in Monroe county, Va., May 17, 1822. He has always been looked up to as one of the leading citizens of his county, having filled several offices of trust, among them the office of sheriff for several terms, and is now U.S. Commissioner. During the war, he was a gallant soldier; he and his wife now reside in Wyoming county, W.Va. Mrs. Roach, whose maiden name was Nellie Cook, was born in Wyoming county June 13, 1828; they married there Feb. 13, 1845, the issue of this union being Franklin Pierce Roach, of whom this record is made. He was born at Oceana, W.Va., April 15, 1856; in 1872 he was appointed page of the Senate, W.Va., serving through two sessions; in 1875 he was elected doorkeeper of the Senate, though but 18 years old, being the youngest man who has ever filled that office. March 23, 1876, he was united in wedlock to Demaris Cook, who was born in Wyoming county, July 14, 1857. Their children have the following record: John Kenna, born Jan. 5, 1877; Bertie Camden, June 12, 1879; Ira McDowell, Oct. 6, 1881; Maggie, May 9, 1884; Charles Philip, Sept. 21, 1886; and Franklin P., Jr., July 15, 1889, died May 20, 1890. Mr. F.P. Roach was elected, Oct., 1884, to the office of clerk of Circuit and also County Court, in Wyoming county; both offices he is filling at present time with an ability that proves him fully entitled to the trust and confidence placed in him by his fellow citizens. The county can boast of no more honorable gentleman among her citizens than himself and father.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 837-838.

John Riffe

05 Wednesday Aug 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for John Riffe, who resided at Man, West Virginia:

Son of Peter and Jane (Perry) Riffe, was born Dec. 16, 1839, in Logan county, W.Va., of a family long seated in this section; his father, born here Aril 3, 1808, and, at the age of 80 years, died here on Aug. 30, 1888. His widow, who was born in this county also, on Sept. 25, 1810, is yet living. Mr. Riffe enlisted in the service of the Confederate States in 1861, in Co. D, 36th Va. V.I., in honorable and active service until captured in Piedmont, Va., on June 8, 1864, and held nine months; discharged March 4, 1865. On Aug. 30, 1866, he was joined in wedlock with Minerva White, the marriage solemnized in Logan county, where she was born May 17, 1846, a daughter of James M. and Sarah (Browning) White, the father a native of Wythe county, Va., born Dec. 3, 1817, now residing in Logan. The mother, born here on Oct. 9, 1819, died April 6, 1884. Mr. and Mrs. Riffe’s children were 10 in number, 8 of whom are deceased: Leander, born Oct. 23, 1867, died Oct. 18, 1875; Mary H. born June 5, 1869, died Oct. 29, 1875; Laura E., born Aril 5, 1871, died Oct. 20, 1875; Louemma F., born Feb. 15, 1873, died Oct. 10, 1875; Elliott S., born Feb. 11, 1875, died Oct. 3, 1875; Sarah J., born July 7, 1878, died Feb. 23, 1882; James O., born March 22, 1880, died Jan. 26, 1883; John G., born May 30, 1882, died May 31, 1882; Hattie B., born Dec. 16, 1883; and Ada M., born Feb. 4, 1887. Mr. Riffe is the possessor of an elegant home, on an extensive estate, where he is largely engaged in farming and dealing in timber. Post office address: Man, Logan county, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 837.

Henry Clay Ragland

04 Tuesday Aug 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Henry Clay Ragland, who resided at Logan, West Virginia:

Is of a family that has long been one of the most influential in the State. The founder of the family in America, John Ragland, came to this country directly from Wales, and settled in Virginia about the year 1630; his great-grandson, Finch Ragland, grandfather of the subject of the sketch, was a patriot of 1776 and fought through the Revolutionary war; his descendants have all inherited the spirit of patriotism, and have ever been foremost in enhancing the interests and defending the rights of their country. Thomas Eads, maternal grandfather of H.C. Ragland, was a soldier in the war of 1812. When the war between the States broke out in 1861 Henry Clay Ragland was among the first to volunteer his services in the cause of the South; he was a member of the 5th Va. Cav., was twice wounded, and was a prisoner at Point Lookout from Sept., 1864, to March, 1865. Since 1874 he has resided in Logan county, W.Va., where he is now editor of the Logan county Banner, besides has an extensive law practice in Logan and adjoining counties, being regarded as one of the leading lights in the profession. From 1886 to 1888 he was a member of the West Virginia legislature, in which he served with honor and distinction. His address is Logan Court House, W.Va. Mr. H.C. Ragland was born in Goochland county, Va., on the 7th of May, 1844; his wife, nee Miss Louisa Goings, was born in Lawrence county, Ky.; they were married at Logan Court House, W.Va., June 9, 1877.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 836-837.

James Andrew Nighbert

29 Wednesday Jul 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for James Andrew Nighbert, who resided at Logan, West Virginia:

Is descended on his father’s side from German ancestors who many years ago settled in America. They were a family of patriots, and as bravely served in the defense of their adopted country as they had done in their Fatherland. Both paternal and the maternal grandfathers of the subject of this sketch were Continental soldiers in the Revolutionary war. George W. Nighbert and his wife, Elizabeth Scaggs, are the parents of James Andrew Nighbert; the father was born in Wythe county and the mother in Montgomery county, Va.; their son, James Andrew, was born in Montgomery county, Va., and moved to Logan county, same State, in 1844. Here he has since resided. He espoused the Southern cause during the civil war, and served as first lieutenant in Co. B, 36th Va. Inf., and was major in 1st regiment Va. State Line; was member of the Virginia Legislature from 1863 until 1865; President of the County Court, Logan county, from 1880 to 1888; was one of the delegates to the National Democratic Convention in 1888; at the present time he is the largest resident land owner in Logan county, in the management of which he is at present engaged. He is a large-hearted, generous citizen, thoroughly interested in the progress of his State and county, always ready to devote his time, talents, means and influence to aid a progressive movement, and has contributed largely to render Logan one of the leading counties in the State. Mr. Nighbert is a member of the Knights of Honor.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 836.

Cain Adkins military record (1861)

15 Wednesday Jul 2015

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Cain Adkins military record 1

Cain Adkins military record, 129th Virginia Militia, Carter’s Company, 1861. Cain Adkins, a resident of Adkins Mill in Wayne County, WV, later lived on Harts Creek in Lincoln County

Cain Adkins military record 2

Cain Adkins military record, 129th Virginia Militia, Carter’s Company, 1861. Cain Adkins, a resident of Adkins Mill in Wayne County, WV, later lived on Harts Creek in Lincoln County

Cain Adkins military record, 129th Virginia Militia, Carter’s Company, 1861. Cain Adkins, a resident of Adkins Mill in Wayne County, WV, later lived on Harts Creek in Lincoln County

Cain Adkins military record, 129th Virginia Militia, Carter’s Company, 1861. Cain Adkins, a resident of Adkins Mill in Wayne County, WV, later lived on Harts Creek in Lincoln County

Cain Adkins military record 4

Cain Adkins military record, 129th Virginia Militia, Carter’s Company, 1861. Cain Adkins, a resident of Adkins Mill in Wayne County, WV, later lived on Harts Creek in Lincoln County

Thomas Justice

10 Friday Jul 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Thomas Justice, who resided at North Spring, West Virginia:

Of North Spring, Wyoming county, W.Va., was born June 15, 1834, in Logan county, W.Va. (then Virginia); in this county, Aug. 20, 1854, he was united in marriage to Ingabo Bailey, who was born in Logan county, Jan. 29, 1832. Record of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Justice: George W., born June 20, 1855, married; Delia J., March 15, 1857, married; Laura C., June 11, 1859, married; Almeda, Dec. 4, 1861, married; Lee, April 20, 1866, married; Minnie, May 1, 1868, married to Berry L. Cook; Scott, Dec. 9, 1870, living with his parents; James, Sept. 15, 1874, living with parents. Record of Thomas Justice’s parents: James Justice, Sr., was born in Pike county, Ky., Dec. 5, 1812, departed this life in Logan county, W.Va., Aug. 12, 1874; Jennie (Hatfield) Justice was born in Pike county, Ky., Jan. 10, 1813, departed this life in Logan county April 28, 1886. Record of the parents of Mrs. Thomas Justice: James Bailey was born in Russell county, Va., Dec. 1, 1806, died in Logan county Feb. 9, 1874; Delia (Gore) Bailey was born in Boone county, W.Va., Oct. 11, 1806, died in Logan county Jan. 28, 1888. Thomas Justice enlisted in 1861 as lieutenant in Co. D, Berkley’s Battalion, C.S.A., and served with honor and distinction until the close of the war. At the present time he resides with his wife and their youngest two children in his pleasant home not far from the mouth of Huff’s Creek; here he is engaged in farming and in managing his estate. His plantation is well cultivated; he also owns valuable coal and timber lands. As citizens he and his family are loved and respected. His son, Lee Justice, was married June 11, 1890, in Logan county, to America, daughter of James N. and Lucinda (Steel) Justice. Record of the family of James N. Justice: He was born in 1847 in Pike county, Ky.; at present lives in Logan county, W.Va.; his wife was born in Logan county in 18_6, and died in the same county in 1884. Their son Wayne was born in 1872; daughter Ellen was born in 1877, and died in 1879.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 833-834.

Francis M. Harless

30 Tuesday Jun 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Francis M. Harless, who resided at North Spring, West Virginia:

Son of Lorenzo D. and Elizabeth P. (Kelly) Harless, was born in Giles county Feb. 22, 1844. His parents were born and both died in this county, the father born Nov. 12, 1817, and died July 16, 1864; the mother born April 8, 1822, dying May 2, 1882. Francis M., the subject of this sketch, enlisted in the service of the Confederate States July 3, 1862, in Co. H, 45th Va. V. I., serving honorably and creditably until discharged on Oct. 15, 1864. On Feb. 22, 1866, he was joined in wedlock with Rachael Lockhart, who was born Aug. 15, 1845, their marriage being solemnized in McDowell county, W.Va. The offspring of this union have records as follows: Elizabeth, born Jan. 20, 1868, now married; Araminta J., Dec. 20, 1869; Millie E., May 8, 1871; James C., Jan. 29, 1873; Elias E., May 1, 1875; William H., Oct. 12, 1876; India I., Nov. 10, 1878; Dixie E., Aug. 18, 1880; Henry L., Sept. 29, 1883; Sarah M., born Nov. 3, 1885, and died Oct. 17, 1887p and Lucy A., born Oct. 15, 1888. The parents of Mrs. Harless were Bird Lockhart, who died April 15, 1851, and Jane (Staten) Lockhart, now residing in McDowell county, W.Va. Mr. Harless is a minister of the Gospel, and is engaged in farming: post office address, North Spring, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 831-832.

John Dejernatt

06 Saturday Jun 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for John Dejernatt, who resided at Logan C.H., West Virginia:

Carpenter and cabinet-maker, Logan C.H., W.Va., is descended from the family of Dejernatts, whose genealogy in Va. may be thus traced: Munford Dejernatt was born in Petersburg, Va., in 1779; married Feb. 3, 1814, to Chloe Price, who was born March 8, 1791, in North Carolina; the husband died in Boone county, W.Va., Jan. 1854; the wife in Logan county, W.Va., June 21, 1861. Their son, John Dejernatt, the subject of this sketch, was born May 20, 1817, in Iredell county, N.C.; his wife, Mary J. Bryan, was born June 8, 1823, in Covington, Va.; they were married at Logan C.H., W.Va., April 16, 1850. The record of their offspring is: John S., born Dec. 3, 1852, married; William A., born Nov. 10, 1854, married; Roxalina A., born Nov. 22, 1856, died Sept. 26, 1870; Mary E., born May 10, 1865, died Sept. 13, 1870. Mr. Dejernatt served as colonel in the 129th Va. regiment militia, Confederate army, during the late civil war; since the close of the war he has been overseer of the poor in Logan county. As a citizen he is esteemed and respected as a man of honest integrity and zealous energy; has raised his family in Logan county, where they stand well. The record of his son, John Dejernatt’s family, is as follows: He was married in Logan county, W.Va., Jan. 6, 1875, to Minerva Avis, who was born Jan. 14, 1855. Their children: John H., born July 14, 1877; William H., born April 3, 1879; Chloe A., born Aug. 23, 1881; Russell, born Sept. 23, 1883; Joseph P., born June 7, 1886, died March 14, 1888; Roxie M., born Feb. 12, 1888, died Aug. 8, 1890; the first four reside with their parents

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 827-828.

William Cary

02 Saturday May 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for William Cary, who resided at Logan Court House, West Virginia:

Was born in Logan county, W.Va., Dec. 6, 1844. In 1862 he enlisted in 36 Va. regiment Confederate States army, and served with honor and distinction until honorably discharged at Staunton, Va., in 1864; he was a brave soldier, and his military record in the cause for which he fought is an honorable one. At the close of the war he returned to his native county, where, on the 27th of July, 1865, he was united in marriage to Jenny McCoy, who was also born in Logan county, the date of her birth being Dec. 14, 1843. She departed this life in that county July 29, 1878, having borne several children: Leander, born Dec. 19, 1866, now married; Walter, born July 10, 1868, now married; Lavenus, born March 13, 1870, resides with father; Octavia, born Oct. 17, 1871, living with father; Henrietta, born Aug. 28, 1873, now married; John W., born Aug. 13, 1875, resides with father; Samuel, born Oct. 16, 1877, resides with father. In 1878 Mr. Wm. Cary was married to Elizabeth Curry, where she was born Aug. 10, 1863. Of the second marriage was born on April 12, 1881, a daughter, Barbara, who lives at home with her father; her mother, the second wife, died in Logan county, July 27, 1882; and there, Sept. 11, 1887, he was joined in wedlock to his third wife, Rosa Duty, who was born in that county July 30, 1856; the issue of the last marriage is a son, Kennie, born Dec. 30, 1888, and died 1889, and an infant, Mary, born May 6, 1889. Mr. Cary is a blacksmith by occupation, and is very skillful in his trade. He and his entire family are esteemed and respected by the people among whom they have all their lives resided; his last wife and his unmarried children constitute his interesting family, with which he lives in the happiest contentment in his commodious and pleasant home at Logan Court House, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 822-823.

Dr. Henry H. Bryan

22 Wednesday Apr 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Dr. Henry H. Bryan, who resided at Logan, West Virginia:

At the present time one of the most prominent members of his profession in the State of West Virginia, was born in Logan county, W.Va., April 28, 1852; he attended three years full course at the Ohio Medical College, after which he practiced medicine during nine years; then attended lectures at Jefferson Medical College, from which he graduated in 1882; on the 26th of November, 1884, he was joined in holy matrimony with Miss Bettie E. Lemon, who was born in Randolph county, W.Va., Feb. 8, 1863; the ceremony was performed in Randolph county by Rev. Bryan. Of this union two sons have been born: Neddie, April 14, 1886, and Russell L., Aug. 17, 1888. Dr. H.H. Bryan, with his interesting family, resides at Logan C.H., in one of the most beautiful homes in Logan county, and also owns a place in the mining flats of Randolph county. He is prominent not only for his professional skill, but for the readiness and cordiality with which he responds to the continued and extensive calls that are made upon him, and for the magnitude of his charity. As physician and as citizen he is honored and beloved wherever he is known. His ancestry for the past two generations is thus traced: Dr. Hugh Bryan, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born in Rockbridge county, Va., Oct. 2, 1801; he married Nancy M. Sawyers, who was born in Alleghany county, Va., in 1796. Dr. Hugh Bryan served as army surgeon during the late war; he died in Logan county, W.Va., March 1, 1870; his widow survived him but a short time, dying in the same county June 25, 1870. The records of the offspring of this couple are as follows: Mary J., born June 8, 1823, married to John Dejernett April 16, 1850; William H., Nov. 11, 1824, married Jane Titzer Aug. 1, 1855; an infant, June 18, 1826, lived only a few hours; Cyrus P., June 28, 1827, married to Mary W. Scott July 13, 1856; George E., Oct. 24, 1829, married to Mary Casebolt, June 4, 1851; Mathew J., Dec. 28, 1832, died Aug. 5, 1857; Andrew S., Sept. 6, 1835, married to Mary J. Dingess Oct. 15, 1856. George E. Bryan is a native of Covington, Va.; his wife of Ky. They are parents of the following sons and daughters: Dr. Henry H. Bryan, subject of this record; Nancy E., born Jan. 31, 1854; Russell J., born Dec. 12, 1856; George E., Jr., born Feb. 9, 1861; and Helen E., born Oct. 14, 1865. Dr. Henry H. Bryan’s wife is a daughter of Samuel Leman, who was born in Botetourt county, Va., in 1814; was married in Bath county, Va., in 1849, to Elizabeth J. Wood, who was born in that county in 1829; they are now living in Randolph county, Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 820-821

William C. Browning

17 Friday Apr 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for William C. Browning, who resided at Christian, West Virginia:

Is one of the most prominent citizens of Logan county. With his large and interesting family he resides at his pleasant home, situated on Guyandotte River; besides a valuable saw mill and store, he owns extensive timber lands overlying valuable mineral deposits. His wife, Jane, nee Hatfield, was born in Logan county, W.Va., Dec. 25, 1830, and died July 23, 1890. Their children — Joseph, born March 18, 1854; Penelope, born Sept. 19, 1856; Thissey A., born Sept. 13, 1858; Almira, Nov. 12, 1860; Venila, born June 23, 1862; William A., Sept. 20, 1864; Milton G., June 21, 1866; Surelda, March 11, 1869; Rebecca, March 14, 1871 — all married but Rebecca. Mr. Browning is a native of Logan county, and was born Sept. 17, 1833; was married in that county Sept. 29, 1853. He enlisted in Co. B, 4th Va., Inf., in 1863; was commissioned second lieutenant and served in the Confederate army during the civil war. After having taken part in many desperate battles, was honorably discharged from duty in Tazewell county, Va., on account of sickness, and the war closed while he was at home. His address is Christian, Logan county, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), 819.

Henderson Browning

11 Saturday Apr 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Henderson Browning, who resided at Christian, West Virginia:

Was born in Logan county, W.Va., July 6, 1839, and was married to Elizabeth (Canterbury) Christian, of same county, Aug. 15, 1866. To this union have been born two sons and a daughter: Ballard P., born Aug. 8, 1867; Lee R., born May 3, 1869, died the following year; and Roxie J. The first and last of these children are unmarried, and reside with the parents. Roxie, the youngest, now 15 years of age, is the largest girl in the county, weighing 264 3/4 pounds, measuring 45 inches around the waist, and 54 1/2 around the shoulders. Mrs. Browning was first married to James H. Christian, who died in prison during the late war. Of this marriage four children were born: Marsilla, died in infancy, Burl T., Chloe Ann, and Sarah. The last three are married. William C. Browning and Rebecca (Tola), parents of the subject of this sketch, are both still living in Logan county, at an advanced age; the mother is a native of this county; the father was born in North Carolina; his parents were some of the first settlers in Logan county. Samuel and Mary (Toler) Canterbury, Mrs. Browning’s parents, were born in this county, where the mother still lives, now in her 86th year; the father died several years ago. Mr. Henderson Browning’s post office is Christian, Logan county, W.Va. He has a beautiful home situated on Guyandotte River.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), 818.

John Bradbury

29 Sunday Mar 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for John Bradbury, who resided at Oceana, West Virginia:

Son of Mark and Minerva (Dason) Bradbury, was born May 6, 1835, in Montgomery county, Va. His father was born in Henry county, Va., on Mar. 6, 1791, and died Sept. 10, 1862, in Montgomery county, Va., and his wife, the mother of the subject of this sketch, was born in same county as her husband on Feb. 10, 1812, and she is now residing in Nebraska. July 28, 1858, John Bradbury was joined in weelock with Mary E. Farmer, who was born in Pulaski county, Va., on April 1, 1838, the marriage being solemnized in the State of North Carolina. Their children’s records are as follows: Poindexter C., born Oct. 6, 1857, married; Amon R., born Sept. 3, 1859; John T., born Jan. 12, 1862; William B. and James E. (twins), born May 6, 1865, the last named deceased; Andrew J., born Aug. 23, 1867, married; Rhoda E., born Aug. 1, 1869; George E., born Mar. 10, 1871; Lucy J., born May 3, 1873; Pearis E., born Sept. 23, 1875; Eva, born Jan. 12, 1877; Robert E. Lee, born April 3, 1879; Ida, born April 10, 1882. John T. died Feb. 24, 1864, and James E. died Feb. 28, 1868. Mr. Bradbury enlisted in the Confederate States army at Christiansburg, Va., in 1861, in Co. E, 54th Va. V.I., and served three years. He is a farmer, and has been trustee of public schools in his county for six years. His post office address is Oceana, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), 817.

Henry Blankenship

24 Tuesday Mar 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Captain Henry Blankenship, who resided at North Spring, West Virginia:

Son of Eli and Polly (Smith) Blankenship, was born Mar. 11, 1828, in Wyoming county, W.Va. His father was born Mar. 6, 1780, in Giles county, Va., and died Sept. 16, 1849; his mother was born Jan. 5, 1781, in Smythe county, Va., dying July 25, 1883. Both parents died in Wyoming county, W.Va., where they had been long honored residents. On Dec. 4, 1844, Capt. Blankenship was joined in wedlock with Polly, daughter of David and Nellie (Cook) Morgan, who were born in Wyoming county, where they lived and died. Her father was born Sept. 9, 1808, and died April 7, 1869; her mother born June 15, 1869, dying on Oct. 10, 1843. Capt. Blankenship was elected constable of Wyoming county in 1852, serving two years. He enlisted in the Confederate States army in 1861; commissioned first lieutenant of Co. B, 4th Va. V.I., serving two years, and promoted captain, then serving two years longer; discharged in 1865 in Smythe county, Va. After the war he was elected justice of the peace, serving one term, re-elected in 1872. In 1886 he was sworn in as deputy sheriff, and is also notary public; always a trustworthy and honorable officer. He is one of the most successful and prosperous farmers of his section, owning an extensive tract of coal and timber lands near North Spring, W.Va., which is his post office address.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), 816-817.