31 Friday Mar 2017
Posted in Coal, Dingess, Huntington
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Appalachia, Cabell County, Camp Branch Mines, coal, history, Huntington, Huntington Advertiser, Mingo County, Mundy and Company, West Virginia
Huntington (WV) Advertiser, 19 October 1897.
22 Wednesday Mar 2017
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22nd Virginia Infantry, Albert Gallatin Jenkins, Andrew Lewis Sias, Appalachia, Charlotte Sias, civil war, coal, Confederate Army, Delilah Jane Sias, East Cavalry Battlefield, East Fork, Fourteen, Fourteen Mile Creek, genealogy, Gettysburg, Harts Creek District, Henry H. Hardesty, Henry H. Sias, history, James Sias, Jeremiah Sias, John Lucas, Lena L. Sias, Lincoln County, Martha Ellen Sias, Mary Etta Sias, Maryland, Mercer County, Point Lookout, Rebecca Sias, Tazewell County, timber, Vincent A. Witcher, Virginia, West Virginia
From “Hardesty’s History of Lincoln County, West Virginia,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Andrew Lewis Sias, who resided at Fourteen in Lincoln County, West Virginia:
Andrew Lewis Sias is one of the farming population of Hart Creek district, Lincoln county, and owns 87 ½ acres of land on the East fork of Fourteen Mile creek, 45 acres well cultivated, the rest heavily timbered, and coal, iron ore and building stone are to be found on the farm. Mr. Sias was born in Mercer county, (now) West Virginia, May 28, 1842, and was married in Lincoln county February 10, 1867, to Martha Ellen Lambert, the Rev. John Lucas officiating clergyman. The children of this union were born as follows: Jeremiah, November 25, 1868; Delilah Jane, March 1, 1870; Henry C., September 5, 1872; Lena L., March 8, 1874; Charlotte, November 5, 1876; Mary Etta, April 25, 1880. The parents of Andrew Sias, James and Rebecca (Adkins) Sias, have resided in Lincoln county since its organization. Mrs. Andrew Sias was born in Tazewell county, Virginia, April 12, 1848, and her parents, Jeremiah and Sarah (Hedrick) Lambert, were residing here before the county was organized. Andrew Lewis Sias enlisted in the late war, in Company G, 22nd Virginia Volunteer Infantry, commanded by Colonel Clawhammer Witcher, in General A.J. Jenkins’ brigade. Mr. Sias was wounded in the battle of Gettysburg on the third day of the fight, and was left in the hands of the enemy, taken to Point Lookout, Maryland, held eight months and four days, suffering untold injuries. When the word of exchange came Mr. Sias went back to his company, his arm still in a sling, and participated in several engagements, though he could use a revolver only with his left hand, and he would have suffered for something to eat had it not been for the kindness of two good soldiers. Andrew Lewis Sias settled in Lincoln county in 1867, and receives his mail at Fourteen, Lincoln county, West Virginia.
Source: The West Virginia Encyclopedia, Vol. 7 (Richwood, WV: Jim Comstock, 1974), p. 137-138.
NOTE: Lewis Sias is my great-great-great-grandfather.
14 Tuesday Mar 2017
Posted in Big Harts Creek, Civil War, Harts, Warren
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Andrew D. Robinson, Appalachia, Benjamin F. Robinson, board of education, civil war, coal, David A. Robinson, David Robinson, Dicy Adams, Emmeline V. Robinson, farming, genealogy, Harts, Harts Creek, Harts Creek District, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Jesse Robinson, John R. Robinson, Joseph Adams, Joseph Robinson, justice of the peace, Libby Prison, Lincoln County, Logan County, Margaret Browning, Margaret Robinson, Polly A. Robinson, Rhoda J. Robinson, timber, Union Army, West Virginia
From “Hardesty’s History of Lincoln County, West Virginia,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Andrew D. Robinson, who resided at Harts Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia:
Son of David and Margaret (Browning) Robinson, residents of Logan county, West Virginia, was born in that county, April 13, 1837, and came to what is now Lincoln county in 1851. He chose for a life companion Rhoda J., daughter of Joseph and Dicy (Mullins) Adams, who was born in Logan county, October 7, 1844, and in this county, in 1859 their marriage was consummated. To them nine children have been given, born as follows: David A., November 21, 1860; Emmeline V., July 5, 1863; Benjamin F., January 26, 1866; John R., September 1, 1868; Joseph, February 20, 1870; Polly A., August 7, 1873; Dicy, June 13, 1876; Margaret, June 22, 1879; Jesse, September 10, 1882. Andrew D. Robinson was elected justice of the peace in Hart Creek district in 1876, and held the office four years. He has been the secretary of the board of education, and is now postmaster. Mr. Robinson enlisted in the war between the States, in 1863, serving in the Federal army; he was captured, taken to Libby prison and there held for two months. He was deprived of the advantages of the free school, but through his energy and perseverance gained a good practical education. Mr. Robinson is tilling the soil in Hart Creek district, owning 110 acres of land on Hart creek. The timber on the land is oak, poplar, walnut, and ash; the orchard, apple, cherry, and pear; mineral, coal and iron ore, found in abundance. Andrew D. Robinson’s post office address is Hart, Lincoln county, West Virginia.
Source: The West Virginia Encyclopedia, Vol. 7 (Richwood, WV: Jim Comstock, 1974), p. 137.
09 Thursday Mar 2017
Posted in Big Harts Creek, Lincoln County Feud, Little Harts Creek
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Appalachia, board of education, coal, Cora B. Nester, Daniel J. Nester, Daniel Nester, education, farming, genealogy, Harts, Harts Creek, Harts Creek District, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Isaac Fry, Isaac Granville Perry, James Lewis Nester, Lincoln County, Little Harts Creek, Logan County, Minnis Wirt Nester, Sarah Ann Perry, timber, timbering, Valeria Nester, West Virginia, William Riley Nester
From “Hardesty’s History of Lincoln County, West Virginia,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for William Riley Nester, who resided at Little Harts Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia:
Was born in Logan county, (now) West Virginia, June 18, 1858, and came to Hart Creek district before the organization of Lincoln county. He is a son of Daniel and Valeria (Brumfield) Nester, residents of Logan [sic] county. In Lincoln county, December 25, 1879, the Rev. Isaac Fry united in wedlock William R. Nester and Cora B. Perry. She was born in Logan county, August 7, 1860, and her parents, Isaac Granville and Sarah Ann (Clark) Perry, came to Lincoln count in 1871. Mr. and Mrs. Nester have been the parents of two children: James Lewis, born November 19, 1880, died the same day; Minnis Wirt, November 14, 1881. William Nester was president of the board of education for two years, and is its present secretary, in Hart Creek district, Lincoln county. He owns fifty acres of fine farming land between Big Hart and Little Hart creeks. The land is very productive and abounds in coal and iron ore, and is heavily timbered. Daniel J. Nester, brother of William R., resides with his mother on a farm adjoining William R. Nester’s land. The post office address of William and Daniel J. Nester is Hart, Lincoln county, West Virginia.
Source: The West Virginia Encyclopedia, Vol. 7 (Richwood, WV: Jim Comstock, 1974), p. 136-137.
12 Monday Dec 2016
Posted in Chapmanville, Stone Branch
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Appalachia, Cecil Ward, coal, Crocket Hatfield, Godby Branch School House, history, Huntington, J.H. Vickers, Logan Banner, Omar, Squire Lowe, Stone Branch School, Tennis Hatfield, Tompkins By-Product Coal Company, W.T. Quay, West Virginia
An unknown local correspondent from Chapmanville in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on February 19, 1926:
Prof. McClure, the postmaster at Omar, officiated as auctioneer at the pie social here last Saturday evening. The professor can sell pies.
J.H. Vickers is, we are glad to say, able to be out again.
Some local capitalists are organizing to take over the Tompkins By-Product Coal Company.
Revival services are being held at both churches this week.
Cecil Ward of Huntington was calling on his sweetie here, Sunday.
Mase Butcher says he hears he is going to be the first man fired when Tennis Hatfield becomes sheriff of this county.
We have a bachelor here who has abandoned all hope of ever getting married. He is now growing himself a fine mustache.
W.T. Quay of Huntington was in town Wednesday.
The road crew are moving the Godby Branch school house this week, so the children are getting a vacation.
Crocket Hatfield, deputy U.S. Marshal, was in town Wednesday. Some of the boys took with a sudden leaving immediately after his arrival.
The church house at Stone Branch that was being used for a school for the primary grades burned down on Monday morning.
Squire Lowe has some very important cases on his docket which will come up for trial in the near future.
17 Thursday Nov 2016
Posted in Coal, Kiahsville, Queens Ridge
Queens Ridge, Kiahs Creek, Wayne County, WV. 29 October 2016
11 Friday Nov 2016
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Appalachia, coal, history, Logan, Logan Banner, UMWA, West Virginia
The following “poem” appeared in the Logan Banner of Logan, West Virginia, on March 5, 1926.
The other day
We read in the paper
That the big strike
Of union miners
Just over the hill
Had been called off
For this reason:
Funds were short
And no more aid could be given.
The men and their families
Who had weathered the storms
Of the past two years
In their tent and rags
On the small amounts
Allowed by the union.
And from time to time
They would get notice
From headquarters
That the meager amounts
Were to be cut down
Until at last the order came
That all aid would be stopped
And they could go back to work
With nothing gained
After two years of suffering.
But at the same time
We could see
A set of officers
In big fine offices
Drawing big salaries
Enjoying life in good homes
And never a time
Did we hear one say
“We will go live in the tents
And draw our rations as they do
And we will stick to the end?”
Nor did we hear them say
“We will cut our salaries
To provide more aid
For them who are out in the cold.”
But we do know this:
They draw big money
And live in the fine homes.
Their families are well fed
And they all enjoy life
And at the same time
They will tell you and me
To stick tight and rough it out
For in the end we are sure to win.
And in the end
If we win they win.
If we lose they win.
Do you see the point?
Just another reason why
We wouldn’t be a member
Of the U.M.W.A.
If we were a miner.
10 Saturday Sep 2016
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Appalachia, Brandon Ray Kirk, coal, history, Kermit, Marrowbone Creek, Mingo County, Norfolk and Southern Railroad, Norfolk and Western Railroad, photos, West Virginia
Norfolk & Southern Railway Tunnel No. 3, Marrowbone Creek, Mingo County, WV. 20 August 2016. Photo by Mom.
05 Monday Sep 2016
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Appalachia, Brandon Kirk, Breeden, coal, Mingo County, Norfolk and Western Railroad, photos, tunnels, West Virginia
Breeden, Mingo County, WV, 20 August 2016. Photo by Mom.
07 Wednesday Oct 2015
Posted in Battle of Blair Mountain, Coal
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Appalachia, Battle of Blair Mountain, coal, history, Lewis White, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Mingo County, R.F. Farley, Roxie Starr, U.S. South, West Virginia
“Lewis White Surrenders,” Logan Banner (Logan, WV), 01 August 1924
“Lewis White Surrenders,” Logan Banner (Logan, WV), 01 August 1924
20 Wednesday May 2015
Posted in Wyoming County
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Addie P. Cook, Alice L. Cook, Anna Laurie Cook, Appalachia, Boone County, Charles F. Cook, Charles W. Cook, coal, Edgar Cook, genealogy, George W. Cook, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Huff's Creek, John Cook, Lucinda Cook, Marshall Cook, Mary A. Cook, Nannie G. Cook, Oceana, Perry C. Cook, R.A. Brock, Raleigh County, Richmond, timbering, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Charles F. Cook, who resided at Oceana, West Virginia:
Was born in Wyoming county, Jan. 3, 1843; was married to Lucinda O’Neal in Raleigh county, Nov. 12, 1868; their union has been blessed with nine children, eight of whom are at the present time residing with their parents: Edgar, Anna Laurie (died when three years old), Charles W., Nannie G., Marshall, Addie P., Perry C., George W., and Alice L. His father, John Cook, was born in Wyoming county, W.Va., June 20, 1818, and died there May 25, 1887. Mary A. Jarrell was born in Boone county, W.Va., March 8, 1818, and died in Wyoming county, March 10, 1873; they were married May 5, 1831. Mr. Cook owns a beautiful home, situated on Huff’s Creek, Wyoming county; he also has other estates, consisting of extensive coal and timber lands. He is descended from one of the oldest and best families of that county; is a man of high moral character, and has the esteem of all who know him. 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), p. 825-826.
08 Friday May 2015
Posted in Logan
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Agnes Chambers, Augusta Chambers, Charles Chambers, coal, commissioner of schools, Cora Chambers, Daniel Boone, Floyd B. Chambers, Galen Chambers, genealogy, Geneva Chambers, Guyandotte River, Henry H. Hardesty, history, House of Delegates, Huldah A. Chambers, James L. Chambers, Johnson County, Kentucky, Logan, Logan County, Lorenzo D. Chambers, Louisa Chambers, Margaret L. Chambers, Otis Chambers, R.A. Brock, Richmond, Russell County, Samuel Auxier, Samuel E. Chambers, timbering, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, Washington County, West Virginia
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Hon. Lorenzo D. Chambers, who resided at Logan Court House, West Virginia:
Was born in Logan county, W.Va., Dec. 23, 1827. In Johnston county, Ky., May 2, 1855, he was married to Margaret L. Auxier, of that county; by this union the following children have been born: Samuel E., Huldah A., Augusta, James L., Geneva, Floyd B. (died in infancy), Louisa, Otis, Agnes, Galen, Charles, Cora, and Lorenzo D.; the six older are married; the youngest six live with their parents. Samuel Auxier, father of Mrs. Chambers, was born Aug. 3, 1791, in Russell county, Va., and died Dec. 13, 1884, in Johnston county, Ky. His wife, Agnes (Wells), was born in Washington county, Va., and is now living in Johnston county, Ky., at an advanced age. Mrs. Chambers’ grandfather moved from Russell county, Va., to Kentucky in 1796; he owned the site where Daniel Boone held his fort, and it is still owned by his descendants. In 1882, the subject of this sketch was appointed commissioner of schools and served six years; in 1883 he was elected to the House of Delegates, which position he filled honorably until the expiration of his term in 1885. He has held many other offices of trust. At the present time he is farming at his beautiful home on Guyandotte River. Besides extensive coal and timber lands, he owns a large dry goods store at Logan Court House, which town is his post office. The Chambers family is one of the oldest and best in Logan county; its members have always been noted for their intelligence, moral and social excellence and wealth.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 823-824.
06 Wednesday May 2015
Posted in Whirlwind
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Almeda Baisden, Appalachia, Bird Bryant, Buck Fork, Bulwark, Charley Curry, Charley Tomblin, coal, Crawley Creek, genealogy, George W. Hensley, Harts Creek, Harvey Smith, history, James Mullins, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Moses Tomblin, Peter Carter, Preston Collins, Rufus Tomblin, Squire Sol Adams, timbering, Troy Vance, West Virginia, Whirlwind, Willie Tomblin, Win Bryant
An unnamed local correspondent at Whirlwind in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on 17 April 1925:
Moses and Willie Tomblin are operating a saw mill.
James Mullins is doing some building now.
Harve Smith and his little son had a great fox chase.
Wonder if Charley Tomblin is hunting any now.
Rufus Tomblin is busy farming this week.
Preston Collins is loading coal for Clyde.
Peter Carter was seen hauling meat for James Mullins.
Everet and General were business guests at Sol Adams Tuesday.
Wonder why Grover likes eggs so well?
Doke Tomblin is putting up a large string of paling.
Geo. W. Hensley and Charley Curry were on Crawley’s Creek Sunday. Wonder who they were looking for?
Troy Vance and Miss Almeda Baisden were married Monday.
Wonder why Asburn don’t come to Buck Fork now?
Win Bryant is suffering a broken shoulder by falling from a mule, Friday.
James Mullins has about completed arrangements to occupy his new store.
Bird Bryant made a trip to Whirlwind Sunday.
We had a fine singing school at Bulwark Sunday.
Charles Curry was a visitor to the singing school Sunday.
George Hensley made a business trip to Logan last week.
03 Sunday May 2015
Posted in Logan
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Appalachia, coal, Don Chafin, Esther Chafin, Francis M. Chafin, genealogy, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Jane Chafin, John B. Chafin, Logan, Logan County, Nancy J. Chafin, R.A. Brock, Richmond, sheriff, timbering, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Francis M. Chafin, who resided at Logan Court House, West Virginia:
Was born in Logan county, W.Va., Sept. 17, 1855, and in this county, on the 3d of February, 1876, he was happily married to Miss Esther Brewer, who was born in that county Oct. 3, 1850. They have been blessed with five children: John B., born Feb. 3, 1877, and now resides with his parents, as do all the others; Nancy J., born June 12, 1879; Esther, born Feb. 11, 1881; Jane, born Aug. 19, 1883; Don, born June 26, 1885. Both Mr. and Mrs. Chafin are members of old and aristocratic families, who have long, by the influence of their large wealth and liberality, done much to add to the prosperity of that section of the State. The subject of this record is now ably and honorably filling the office of sheriff, to which he was elected in 1888, and has since held. He is owner of large coal fields and tracts of timber; he owns, too, a large dry goods and grocery store and a beautiful home in the town of Logan Court House. As a gentleman and as a citizen Mr. F.M. Chafin is honored and esteemed not only for his high integrity, but for his liberality and hospitality. His post office is Logan Court House, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 823.
29 Wednesday Apr 2015
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4th West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry, assessor, Charles B. Buchanan, clerk, coal, Eliza Ann Buchanan, Floyd Buchanan, genealogy, George Buchanan, Guyandotte River, Henry H. Hardesty, history, James Buchanan, John Buchanan, Lillie May Buchanan, Logan, Logan County, Mary Buchanan, R.A. Brock, Raleigh County, recorder, Tazewell County, Thomas Buchanan, timbering, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Thomas Buchanan, who resided at Logan Court House, West Virginia:
Was born in Tazewell county, Va., Nov. 26, 1821; his wife, nee Mary Ellis, in Logan county, W.Va., Oct. 12, 1817; they were joined in wedlock in her native county, July 27, 1843. The only child of this marriage is Floyd Buchanan, who was born in Logan county, W.Va., Feb. 24, 1849; he was married in this county June 10, 1869, to Eliza Ann Williams, who was born in Raleigh county, W.Va., June 9, 1852. The children of this union are: Charles B., born Aug. 22, 1870; Thomas, born March 28, 1873; Mary, born May 19, 1876, died Jan. 6, 1888; John, born Feb. 8, 1879, died Dec. 24, 1887; James, born Jan. 10, 1882; George, born Jan. 20, 1885, died Dec. 23, 1887; Lillie May, born Feb. 27, 1889. The Buchanan family is one of the oldest and most highly honored in Logan county. During the late war the subject of this sketch enlisted in the 4th W.Va. V.C.; served through the war as second lieutenant, and was honorably discharged in 1865, at Wheeling. As a private citizen he has filled many offices of trust. He was appointed assessor by State Auditor, held the office two years; was then elected recorder of Logan county, and held this office two years; was next elected clerk of the court, which office he also held during two years, and was at the same time clerk of board of supervisors. He was postmaster for six years, and has at one time held seven offices of importance. No man in the county stands higher, or is more beloved by his acquaintances. He owns extensive coal and timber lands in Logan county, where he now resides at his beautiful home on Guyandotte River, near Logan Court House; this town is his post office.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 821-822.
24 Tuesday Mar 2015
Posted in Civil War, Wyoming County
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civil war, coal, Confederate Army, constable, David Morgan, deputy sheriff, Eli Blankenship, Giles County, Henry Blankenship, Henry H. Hardesty, justice of the peace, Nellie Morgan, North Spring, Polly Blankenship, R.A. Brock, Smythe County, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, Wyoming County
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.
23 Monday Mar 2015
Posted in East Lynn
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Adkins Mill, Appalachia, Cain Adkins, coal, East Lynn, East Lynn Booming, history, Lincoln County Feud, U.S. South, Wayne County, West Virginia
Readers of the blog will certainly enjoy this commendable video documentary regarding East Lynn, a former coal town located in Wayne County, WV. East Lynn has a rich history, but our favorite part of it is this: it marks the home of Cain Adkins and his kinsmen. Following the Lincoln County Feud, Mr. Adkins left Harts Creek and resettled in the area that would later become known as East Lynn.
24 Wednesday Dec 2014
Posted in Big Harts Creek, Coal, Dingess, Harts, Whirlwind
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Amanda Riddell, Bulwark, coal, Crockett Farley, Dingess, Elizabeth Bryant, genealogy, Harts, Harts Creek, history, James Mullins, John Collins, John Mullins, Lee Ward, Logan Banner, Logan County, Maggie Preece, mail carrier, Martha Jane Kinser, Moses Tomblin, Nelsonville, North Carolina, Ohio, photographer, Richard Collins, Sol Riddell, Tema Adams, Thomas Carter, Trace Fork, Vinson Collins, West Virginia, Whirlwind
“J.M.,” a local correspondent at Whirlwind in Upper Hart, Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on Friday, December 29, 1911:
Coal digging is all the go at Whirlwind.
John Mullins, of Trace was in town Friday.
Mrs. Geo. Bryant was calling at Whirlwind, Friday.
Richard Collins passed through the city one day since.
Quite a crowd attended church, near Dingess, last Sunday.
James Mullins is the champion photographer at Whirlwind.
S. Riddell made a business trip down to Hart, Saturday.
James Mullins was transacting business on 12 Pole, Sunday.
Mrs. Mike Kinser was among the Whirlwind visitors Friday.
Miss Tenia Adams called on Mrs. S. Riddle, Thursday.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lowe, Saturday night, a girl baby.
Mr. Lee Ward, of Nelsonville, O., is visiting his brother here.
Crockett Farley is the mail carrier from Whirlwind to Dingess.
Mr. Fall has returned from North Carolina after a month’s trip.
M. Tomblin is furnishing the Whirlwind people with coal this winter.
Thomas Carter paid Miss Maggie Preece a visit one day last week.
John Collins made a business trip to Whirlwind, Friday. James Mullins was also here the same day.
Vinson Collins and Moses Tomblin are opening a new coal mine on Bulwark Creek, at this time, Nov. 30.
21 Thursday Aug 2014
Posted in Barboursville, Big Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Gill, Sand Creek
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Ada Sperry, Barboursville, Big Creek, Brad Gill, Bradyville, Cesco Messinger, coal, education, Elmer Fry, Fay Gill, genealogy, Gill, Hager, Harvey May, history, Huntington, Lee Adkins, Lincoln County, Lincoln Republican, M. Nelson, Maggie Sperry, Maud Gill, Parker Lucas, preacher, Sand Creek, singing schools, W.M. Sperry, West Virginia
An unnamed local correspondent from Gill in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Lincoln Republican printed on Thursday, June 28, 1923:
Miss Fay Gill begins her school here on the 6th of August.
M. Nelson, of Barboursville, preached an able sermon at Gill last Sunday.
Parker Lucas preached a fine sermon here last Sunday night.
Prof. Lee Adkins, of Hager has completed a fine singing school at Sand Creek. He has taught three at Gill, and will teach another one in the near future.
Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Sperry, of Gill, were visiting relatives and friends at Hager last week. They were accompanied by their small daughters, Misses Ada and Maggie.
Miss Maud Gill began teaching the Bradyville school on last Monday.
Brad Gill was a recent visitor in Huntington.
Cesco Messinger caught a 15-pound fish one day last week.
Elmer Fry has been getting our coal bank ties during the past week.
Uncle Harve May was visiting relatives at Big Creek the latter part of last week.
Did you ever notice that when people hear of some little talk that doesn’t amount to anything, how it goes over the country; and then when they hear of anything that amounts to a great deal you hardly ever hear it mentioned?
17 Sunday Aug 2014
Posted in Big Ugly Creek, Coal, Gill, Logan, Sand Creek
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Andy Cyfers, Big Ugly Creek, Billy Sunday, C.M. Adkins, cancer, coal, Earn Cooper, Elmer Fry, farming, Ferguson Evans, Gill, Hager, Hal Cyfers, Hubball, J.E. Gore, Janie Thompson, Lincoln County, Lincoln Republican, Logan, Madison, measles, moonshining, Nancy Cyfers, Sand Creek, W.M. Sperry, Ward Spears, Wayne County, West Virginia, Will Cyfers
“Reporter,” a local correspondent from Gill in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Lincoln Republican printed on Thursday, June 14, 1923:
Miss Janie Thompson was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sperry, and also assisted them while ill with the measles.
Earn Cooper, of Hager, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. W.M. Sperry, and also Mr. and Mrs. Ward Spears, the latter part of last week.
Elmer Fry has been hauling bank posts and ties the past week.
Hal Cyphers has been working at Omar the past week.
Quite a number of people from this section have been going to Logan to hear Billy Sunday preach.
W.M. Sperry and Andy Cyphers attended meeting at Sand Creek last Sunday.
J.E. Gore, Cancer Specialist of Madison, was here recently.
Ferguson Evans has moved to Hubball, where he will have employment in the mines.
The loafers, rats and moonshiners are not so thick around Gill at present as they have been.
Our Ticket Agent, C.M. Adkins, remains on the job at this place and knows business when he sees it.
Will Cyphers, of Wayne county, was the over Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. Cyphers. He reports the crops in Wayne good.
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