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Harts 04.24.1925

26 Sunday Apr 2015

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An unnamed local correspondent at Harts in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on 24 April 1925:

Mr. and Mrs. Fisher Adkins of this place were shopping in Huntington Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dingess of Logan county were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Adkins of Harts Sunday.

Mrs. Anna Terry and Mrs. Perna Toney were the dinner guests of Mrs. Charles Brumfield Sunday.

Miss Jessie Brumfield of Harts was shopping in Huntington Saturday and was the guest of Mrs. Toney Johnson of Ashland, Ky., and was accompanied by Mr. Howard Stone of Barboursville.

Mrs. Hallena Ferguson and Bill Adkins and Georgia Brumfield were seen out car riding Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. David Kinser, of Monaville were visiting her mother, Mrs. John Adkins, of Harts Sunday.

Mr. Amon Ferguson and Edward Brumfield of Hamlin were visiting home folks at Harts Sunday.

Mr. Enos Dials of this place was looking after business matters in Logan Saturday.

David T. Bryan

25 Saturday Apr 2015

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

Is a son of Andrew Scott and Mary Ann (Dingess) Bryan; his mother was born in Logan county, W.Va.; departed this life in her native county, on the 4th of January, 1880. His father was born in Alleghany county, Va., Sept. 6, 1835; married in Logan county to his first wife, the mother of David T. Bryan, Oct. 15, 1856. Nov. 18, 1880, he was united in wedlock to Clara Workman, of Boone county, W.Va., her birth occurring there Jan. 26, 1848. The subject of this sketch was born in Logan county, W.Va., May 2, 1859, his wife in the same county Dec. 26, 1872; they were joined in matrimony there June 27, 1889. June 11, 1890, their son, Joseph Roy Bryan, was born. Mr. Bryan owns a large dry goods store and handsome residence in Logan Court House; here he resides with his accomplished wife and their infant son; he is engaged in conducting a large and profitable dry goods business, and is one of the most highly esteemed young men in the county, being always among the first to forward any movement or enterprise that tends to advance the business of his town and the morals of the citizens.

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

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.

Lewis A. Browning

14 Tuesday Apr 2015

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

Was born on Nov. 14, 1850, in Logan county, W.Va., and was united in marriage on Aug. 24, 1882, with Mary H. White, the marriage being solemnized in Logan county, where she was born May 4, 1857. She is a daughter of James M. White, who was born Dec. 3, 1817, in Wythe county, Va., and for a great number of years an honored and esteemed citizen of Logan county, where he still resides. Her mother, who was Sarah Browning before marriage, was born Oct. 9, 1819, and died April 1, 1884, in this county. The records of Mr. and Mrs. Browning’s children are as follows: Carlos H., born Feb. 5, 1883; Nora C., born July 27, 1884, and died May 16, 1885; Emmet, born May 8, 1885, and India, born March 4, 1888. Mr. Browning is one of the prosperous and successful farmers of his section. His post office address is Man, Logan county, W.Va.

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

Isaac E. Browning

13 Monday Apr 2015

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

Was born in Logan county, W.Va., Sept. 2, 1849; married there to Mary A. White on 2d of November, 1869; his wife was born in the same county, March 23, 1848. The annals of their children are: Van D., born Aug. 30, 1870; Sarah A., born March 29, 1872, died Sept. 20, 1875; Buryle S., born Oct. 18, 1874; Alice B., born March 6, 1876; Lena T., born July 6, 1878; Minnie C., born June 2, 1882; Haley W., born April 4, 1886; Ezera H., born March 14, 1889; all reside with their parents. The subject of this record is one of the most highly respected citizens in Logan county having been elected justice of the peace in 1884, he held the office honorably and satisfactorily for two years. His home is beautifully situated on Guyandotte River, and he also owns extensive mineral and timber land. His address is Christian, Logan county, W.Va. His father, Francis S. Browning, was born in Logan county, W.Va., about the year 1825, and still resides in Boone county, same State; his mother, Jane (Spratt) Browning, was born in Logan county in 1823. Mrs. Isaac Browning’s father, Grayson White, was born in Logan county in 1828, and died there in 1851; her mother, whose maiden name was Rebecca J. Christian, was born in same county in 1830 and died there in 1886. The Browning family came from England in an early day. They were among the first settlers in Logan county, and are people of high standing and have held high positions in the State and county where they reside.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), 818-819.

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.

Ben Walker grave (2015)

06 Monday Apr 2015

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Ben Walker grave, located in the head of Walker Branch at Low Gap, near Ferrellsburg, Lincoln County, WV. Mr. Walker appears as a character in my book, “Blood in West Virginia: Brumfield v. McCoy.”

Albert R. Browning

06 Monday Apr 2015

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

Is one of the best known and most estimable citizens of Logan county; at the present time holds the office of commissioner on the board of education, which position he fills wisely and honorably; having been elected in 1889, his term has not yet expired. With his interesting family he resides in his beautiful home situated on the Guyandotte River, near the mouth of Huff’s Creek. Besides his farm, his real estate consists of extensive and valuable mineral lands. The annals of Albert R. Browning and family may be briefly stated thus: Subject of this sketch was born in Logan county, W.Va., Feb. 14, 1857; his wife, Penelope E. Mullins, was born in same county June 18, 1859; they were married in that county Oct. 7, 1875; their children are: Henry H., born Feb. 14, 1877; Lloyd R., born Oct. 10, 1878; John D., born March 20, 1881; Anna B., born June 20, 1883; Kenis C., Jan. 27, 1885 — all reside with their parents; Dora H., born Feb. 27, 1887, died Sept. 12, 1888; Vicy P., born April 21, 1889. Mr. Browning’s vocation principally is conducting his farm; his post office is Man, Logan county., W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), 817-818.

Dingess Doings 09.03.1891

31 Tuesday Mar 2015

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“Quongo Tandem,” a local correspondent at Dingess in present-day Mingo County, West Virginia, offered the following items, written on August 26, 1891, which the Logan County Banner printed on September 3, 1891:

Wm. Mullins is able to walk about with the aid of crutches.

John Workman, sawyer at Wellman mill, has returned after a brief visit in Wayne county.

Vane Dingess, our wide-awake merchant, has enclosed the lot adjoining his new store with a neat board fence.

Contractor Tresher has returned from Pittsburg with his family and is domiciled in one of the “camp cottages.” His present contract demands his presence at this point.

On Tuesday last Brit Wellman, proprietor of the saw-mill at this place, procured a warrant and searched the premises of W.R. Ellis in request of chains, a yoke, a pair of lines, etc., said to have been stolen by the latter. Part of the property was recovered and the end is not yet.

Monday evening two of our “callud breddun,” preachers of the word, held forth at Camp Locker to a large congregation. As our native Hottentots are much given to “shooting craps” “chuck-a-luck” and similar delectable games, this will doubtless prove a good field for mission work.

On Monday, the 17th inst., at the residence of A.S. Wellman, Mr. Elisha Wellman and Miss Tillie McCloud were united in the bonds of wedlock. Elder Dingess, in his usual impressive manner, spoke the words that made them one. Mr. Wellman is one of Dingess’ best known young men with a host of friends, and his bride, a beautiful young lady from Twelve Pole, no less noted for her many endearing qualities than for her many graces of person. Mr. Wellman is to be congratulated upon his fortunate conquest, and if well wishes count for anything, the happy couple’s future will be one continued summer day. They will reside at Ceredo.

Haley-McCoy grave (2015)

29 Sunday Mar 2015

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Haley-McCoy grave, located on West Fork of Harts Creek, Lincoln County, WV. In 2000, Smithsonian magazine featured the grave (and myself) in a story written by Edwards Park.

Haley-McCoy grave, located on West Fork of Harts Creek, Lincoln County, WV. In 2000, Smithsonian magazine featured the grave (and myself) in a story written by Edwards Park. Photo taken 27 March 2015

Haley-McCoy grave, located on West Fork of Harts Creek, Lincoln County, WV. In 2000, Smithsonian magazine featured the grave (and myself) in a story written by Edwards Park.

Haley-McCoy grave, located on West Fork of Harts Creek, Lincoln County, WV. In 2000, Smithsonian magazine featured the grave (and myself) in a story written by Edwards Park. Photo taken 27 March 2015

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.