02 Thursday Jul 2015
Posted in Lincoln County Feud, Logan
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Appalachia, Blood in West Virginia, books, feud, Guyandotte River, history, Lincoln County Feud, Logan, Logan County, Stratton Street Bookstore, true crime, U.S. South, West Virginia, writers
On Friday, July 3, 2015, the book and I will appear at Stratton Street Bookstore in Logan, WV. We will be there in the afternoon and evening. Come see us. We enjoy talking about the Guyandotte Valley’s most famous feud.
Stratton Street Bookstore in Logan, WV. 03 April 2015
30 Tuesday Jun 2015
Posted in African American History, Cemeteries, Chapmanville
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Acre Wilson, Allen Johnson, Appalachia, Benjamin L. Hill, Carrie Lowe, Chapmanville, Crawley Creek, Della Ferguson, Dorsey M. Moon, Ethel D. Lowe, Fannie Johnson, Floyd Johnson, genealogy, George Hill, Guyandotte River, Hattie Lowe, Hattie Wilson, Hiram Hill, history, Hugh Hill, Jack Hill, James A. Johnson, James Arden Lowe, James Hill, Joseph M. Kitchens, Juanita M. Moon, Juley Hill, Lewis Hamilton, Logan County, Lorenzo D. Hill, Martha Hill, Mary Hill, Molly Claytor, Myrtle A. Johnson, Nancy Hill, Ned Johnson, Nellie Jo Akers, Paradazie Stuart, Patrick D. Williams, Peter H. Hill, Robert E. Lowe, Robert Nelson Lowe, Sarah Hill, slaves, Stone Branch, Thomas Hill, U.S. South, West Virginia, Will Hill, William Craddock Ferguson, William Johnson, William Ward Hill
The Lorenzo D. Hill Family Cemetery, which I visited on 20 September 2013, is located across the Guyandotte River from Stone Branch in Logan County, West Virginia. Prior to the War Between the States, Lorenzo Dow Hill was a prominent resident and slave-owner in the Crawley Creek section of Logan County. This cemetery is also noteworthy in that it contains the final remains of numerous African-American residents. The cemetery can be accessed by following Sawmill Road, near Chapmanville.
Row 1
Robert E. Lowe (1851-1936); s/o Elisha and Elizabeth (Doss) Lowe
Carrie Lowe (1856-1947); d/o Lorenzo Dow and Nancy (Browning) Hill; m. Robert E. Lowe
Row 2
Hattie Lowe (1878-1908); d/o Robert and Caroline (Hill) Lowe
Pearl F. Lowe (1893-1909); d/o Robert and Caroline (Hill) Lowe
Row 3
James Hill (no dates); s/o Lorenzo Dow and Nancy (Browning) Hill
Thomas Hill (no dates); s/o Lorenzo Dow and Nancy (Browning) Hill
Sarah Hill (no dates); d/o Lorenzo Dow and Nancy (Browning) Hill
Robert Nelson Lowe (1916-1918); s/o Jim Lowe
Row 4
Ethel D. Lowe (1882-1903); d/o Robert and Caroline (Hill) Lowe
Nancy Browning Hill (1811-1891); m. Lorenzo Dow Hill
Lorenzo D. Hill (1808-1904); s/o Jacob and Sarah (Thomas) Hill
James Arden Lowe (1884-1930); s/o Robert and Caroline (Hill) Lowe
Row 5
unmarked rock headstone
Joseph M. Kitchens (29 April 1871-31 August 1905)
unmarked small rock headstone
unmarked rock headstone
unmarked rock headstone
Row 6
sunken spot — possible grave
unmarked rock headstone
unmarked rock headstone
unmarked rock headstone and footstone
unmarked rock headstone and footstone (child)
unmarked rock headstone
(pine tree)
unmarked rock headstone
Row 7
Dorsey M. Moon (1900-1957); s/o Samuel H. and Hattie (Stratton) Moon
Della Ferguson (30 January 1888-14 February ____); d/o George and Martha Hill; m. William Craddock Ferguson
W.C. Ferguson (08 August 1873-14 September 1945); s/o Joshua and Ellen (Craddock) Ferguson
(pine tree)
sunken spot — possible grave
Jack Hill (dates are buried); born 1858; died after 1930
Row 8
sunken spot — possible grave
Molly Claytor (03 July 1894-22 October 1946); d/o George and Martha Hill; m. Daniel Claytor of Floyd County, VA
unmarked rock headstone and footstone
Hiram Hill (30 March 1896-14 July 1919); s/o George and Martha Hill
unmarked rock headstone and footstone
unmarked rock headstone
mossy mound — perhaps a grave
George Hill (died 08 December 1930); s/o Hiram and Mary (Hill) Hill
Martha Hill (died 24 August 1906); m. George Hill
Peter H. Hill (22 December 1894-22 April 1958); s/o George and Martha Hill; WV PVT CO D 3 DEVELOPMENT BN WWI; fiddler who played with Dick Justice
Acre Wilson (1888-1959); s/o General and Adaline (Jones) Wilson
Row 9
sunken spot — possible grave
William Ward Hill (19 September 1923-09 January 1953); WV PVT WWII
unmarked rock footstone
unmarked rock headstone and footstone
Will Hill (15 June 1878-11 October 1896)
unmarked rock headstone and footstone
Row 10
unmarked rock headstone
unmarked rock headstone
(gap in graves, perhaps one or two graves here?)
unmarked rock headstone
unmarked rock headstone and footstone (baby?)
unmarked rock headstone
perhaps another grave, no rock markers
Row 11
Benjamin L. Hill (16 June 1916-07 July 1958); WV PVT CO E 357 ENGINEERS WWII
sunken spot — no rock markers
unmarked rock footstone
Juley Hill (1900-1922); d/o Melvin and Parlena J. (Robertson) Hill
Hugh Hill (12 November 1883-27 December 1904)
sunken spot — possible grave
unmarked rock headstone and footstone
Row 12
unmarked rock headstone
(pine tree)
Hariam Hill (1831-1913)
Mary Hill (1832-1907); d/o Lorenzo Dow Hill (master) and Julia the slave; m. Hiram Hill
unmarked rock headstone and footstone
perhaps one more grave, no rock markers
Row 13
Lewis Hamilton (1880-1916); m. Paradazie Hill
rock
unmarked rock headstone
(pine tree)
(gap)
Paradazie Stuart (14 August 1892-18 April 1960); d/o George and Martha Hill; m1. Lewis Hamilton; m2. John C. Stuart
John C. Stuart (05 March 1885-10 April 1961); PFC CO D 327 SERVICE BN QMC WWI
Hattie Wilson (1904-1961); likely Hattie Inez Bickley; d/o Charles and Mary (Black) Bickley; m. Acre Wilson
Row 14
Juanita M. Moon (1933-1971)
Row 15
Patrick D. Williams (18 September 1961-10 January 1962)
unmarked rock headstone and footstone
unmarked rock headstone and footstone
Row 16
Floyd Johnson (07 April 1895-21 December 1975); s/o Charles Johnson/ PVT US ARMY WWI
Ned Johnson (16 January 1893-16 October 1973); s/o Charles Johnson; PVT US ARMY WWI
William Bill Johnson (10 October 1890-27 June 1970); s/o Charles Johnson
Allen Johnson (1880-1960); s/o Charles and Mary Johnson
Row 17
Fannie Johnson (29 March 1903-23 January 1977); m. Willie Johnson
James A. Johnson (1949-still alive)
Myrtle A. Johnson (1955-2003); m. James A. Johnson
Nellie Jo Akers (13 January 1938-03 March 2009)
29 Monday Jun 2015
Posted in Man
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Appalachia, Etta Lee Grimmit, farming, genealogy, Guyandotte River, Henderson Grimmit, Henry H. Hardesty, history, John Grimmit, Lillie B. Grimmit, Logan County, Man, Nancy Grimmit, R.A. Brock, Richmond, Rosa M. Grimmit, Sanford Grimmit, U.S. South, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Henderson Grimmit, who resided at Man, West Virginia:
Was born in Logan county, W.Va., Jan. 28, 1854. His wife, Nancy (Hatfield) Grimmit, was born in Wyoming county Nov. 18, 1854; they were married Nov. 25, 1873, in Wyoming county, and have had four children, all of whom now live with their parents; Sanford, born April 15, 1875; Lillie B., born May 16, 1882; Rosa M., born Sept. 22, 1887; Etta Lee, born May 1, 1889. They are all intelligent, amiable children. Parents of Henderson Grimmit are: John Grimmit, who was born in Logan county Dec. 15, 1815, and died June 21, 1884; Nancy (Toler) Grimmit was born in Logan county Nov. 16, 1823, and still resides there; they were married in that county April 8, 1850. The subject of this sketch is a farmer and owns a beautiful home on Guyandotte River. 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), p. 831.
26 Friday Jun 2015
Posted in Wyoming County
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Almira C. Godfrey, Appalachia, Armour L. Godfrey, Cordova C. Godfrey, England, Fayette County, genealogy, Guyandotte River, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Huff's Creek, James C. Godfrey, James R. Godfrey, Jesse Davis, Margaret Davis, Mercer County, North Spring, photos, R.A. Brock, Rebecca Godfrey, Richmond, Sarah M. Godfrey, U.S. South, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for James R. Godfrey, who resided at North Spring, West Virginia:
Is among the most highly respected citizens of Wyoming county, and is of a family that has always stood among the first in purity and nobility of character and brilliancy of mental endowments. As a teacher he has no superior and but few equals in that county, and is always zealously active for the advancement of education. He was appointed in 1885 on the board of teachers’ examination, served that term and two other terms since. He was born in this county July 25, 1859, and was married there Nov. 2, 1882, to Sarah M. Davis, who was born in Fayette county, W.Va., May 15, 1857. Their union has been blessed with the following offspring: Almira C., born Aug. 30, 1883; Cordova C., born Aug. 14, 1885; James C., born Oct. 2, 1889; they are all now living with parents. Mr. Godfrey owns a beautiful home on Huff’s Creek not far from Guyandotte River, surrounded by extensive mineral lands underlying valuable timber growth. His post office is North Spring, Wyoming county, W.Va., and his vocation is teaching and conducting his farm. His father, Armour L. Godfrey, was born in Mercer county, W.Va., March 25, 1827, and at present resides in Wyoming county. His mother, whose maiden name was Rebecca Lister, was born in Wyoming county, Aug. 15, 1827. They were united in marriage in Wyoming county, Aug. 14, 1851. Her father, Jesse Davis, was born about 1800 and died in Wyoming county at the age of 72 years. Her mother, whose maiden name was Margaret Godfrey, was born in 1802 and died in Wyoming county at the age of 63 years. The Godfrey family came from England, and have long been seated in Virginia and in Wyoming and Mercer counties, W.Va. They have always commanded respect among the citizens, having filled many offices ably and honorably.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 830-831.
24 Wednesday Jun 2015
Posted in Lincoln County Feud
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Appalachia, Blood in West Vorginia, Boney Lucas, books, Brandon Ray Kirk, Cain Adkins, feuds, Guyandotte River, Harts, Harts Creek, Hatfield-McCoy Feud, history, Huntington, Lincoln County, Lincoln County Feud, Linda Comins, Logan, Logan County, Paris Brumfield, photos, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, West Virginia, Wheeling, Wheeling Intelligencer, Wheeling Register
10 Wednesday Jun 2015
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Absalom Elkins, Appalachia, Christian, Cordelia C. Elkins, Cyrus Elkins, genealogy, Guyandotte River, Helen Elkins, Henry H. Hardesty, history, John C. Elkins, Logan County, Lydia Elkins, Mahalia Elkins, Martha C. Elkins, Mary Ann Elkins, Mary Elkins, Mary L. Elkins, Millard Elkins, Montgomery County, R.A. Brock, Richmond, Roxie Elkins, Rush Elkins, Russell County, Uriah B. Elkins, Uriah W. Elkins, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, Walter B. Elkins, West Virginia, William E. Elkins, Zilphia Elkins
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Uriah W. Elkins, who resided at Christian, West Virginia:
Was born in Russell county, Va., April 25, 1825; his father moved his family to Logan county, W.Va., while Uriah W. was a child and he has ever since resided there. In this county, Nov. 26, 1850, he was married to Mary Ann Canterbury, who was born there Jan. 20, 1833. Of this union the following are the issue: Lydia, born July 16, 1852, married, and died March 1?, 1882; Cordelia C., born March 11, 1855; Roxie, born March 12, 1857; Zilphia, born May 27, 1859; and Mahalia, born Jan. 25, 1862. They have all married. The mother of these daughters died April 2, 1862. June 7, 1866, Mr. Elkins and Martha C. Stafford were joined in wedlock; she was a native of Logan county, where they were married having been born Aug. 12, 1831. The following are records of the children of this second marriage: Cyrus, born March 8, 1867, Mary L., born July 11, 1868; Uriah B., born Dec. 5, 1869; John C., born July 20, 1871; Helen, born Dec. 18, 1872; and Rush, born Dec. 6, 1874. Except Mary L., who is married, these children all live at home with their father, their mother (his second wife) having departed this life Nov. 13, 1886. Mr. Elkins has three orphaned grandchildren, the offspring of his daughter Lydia. Their records are: Millard, born June 26, 1874; William E., born Sept. 18, 1879; and Walter B., born Feb. 11, 1882. Absalom Elkins, the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Montgomery county, Va., Nov. 6, 1791; died in Logan county, W.Va., Nov. 20, 1880; his wife, who was Mary Robbins before marriage, was born in Russell county, Va., Aug. 15, 1798, and died in Logan county Nov. 10, 1880, survived by her husband only 10 days. Mr. Uriah W. Elkins owns a beautiful home situated on the Guyandotte River, consisting of a fine farm and valuable timber lands; here he resides with his interesting family. He is highly esteemed and honored by all who know him. Address: Christian, Logan county, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 828.
05 Friday Jun 2015
Posted in Wyoming County
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Clear Fork, Ellen Canterbury, farming, genealogy, Guyandotte River, Henry H. Hardesty, history, James B. Cook, Mary Cook, Matilda Cook, Millard F. Cook, R.A. Brock, Richmond, Sun Hill, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, William Canterbury, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Millard F. Cook, who resided at Sun Hill, West Virginia:
Son of James B. and Matilda (Shannon) Cook, was born Aug. 15, 1859, in Wyoming county, W.Va., where his parents now reside, both natives of this county also. His father was born on Sept. 11, 1826, and his mother on Nov. 7, 1836. Jan. 15,1890, Millard F. Cook was united in marriage with Mary Canterbury, the marriage being solemnized in Wyoming county; she was born here April 15, 1870. Her father, William Canterbury, was born in this county March 22, 1838, where he still resides. Her mother’s maiden name was Ellen Cook, born Dec. 23, 1838, and died May 11, 1887. Mr. Cook was appointed as enumerator of the 178th district of the 2d Supervisor’s Division of W.Va., in 1890, which position he filled with honor. He has a beautiful home on the Clear Fork of Guyandotte River; is a good citizen and well respected by all who know him. Mr. Cook is engaged in farming near Sun Hill, Wyoming county, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 827.
18 Monday May 2015
Posted in Ferrellsburg
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Appalachia, clock, culture, Enos "Jake" Adkins, Ferrellsburg, Guyandotte River, history, life, Lincoln County, photos, riverboats, U.S. South, West Virginia
Enos “Jake” Adkins clock. Jake Adkins (1825-1907) purchased this clock and a barrel of dishes from a riverboat that came up the Guyan to Ferrellsburg, WV.
11 Monday May 2015
Posted in Guyandotte River, Harts
Isaac Adkins Shoals, Harts, WV, 2007
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.
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.
17 Friday Apr 2015
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4th Virginia Infantry, Almira Browning, Christian, civil war, Confederate Army, genealogy, Guyandotte River, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Jane Browning, Joseph Browning, Logan County, Milton G. Browning, Penelope Browning, R.A. Brock, Rebecca Browning, Richmond, Surelda Browning, Tazewell County, Thissey A. Browning, timbering, Venila Browning, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, William C. Browning
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.
15 Wednesday Apr 2015
Posted in Guyandotte River, Harts
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Al Brumfield, Appalachia, flood, Guyandotte River, Harts, history, Lincoln County, U.S. South, Watson Adkins, West Virginia
Harts, Lincoln County, WV, 1963. Note: The Al Brumfield-Watson Adkins home is visible to the right.
14 Tuesday Apr 2015
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Appalachia, Big Creek, Boone County, genealogy, Guyandotte River, history, Logan County, Logan County Banner, logging, North Fork, T.S. Godby & Co., timbering, Tolbert S. Godby, U.S. South, West Virginia, William J. Berry
Logan County Banner (Logan, WV), 16 July 1891
13 Monday Apr 2015
Posted in Man
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Alice B. Browning, Appalachia, Boone County, Buryle S. Browning, Christian, Ezera H. Browning, Francis S. Browning, genealogy, Grayson White, Guyandotte River, Haley W. Browning, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Isaac E. Browning, Jane Browning, justice of the peace, Lena T. Browning, Logan County, Minnie C. Browning, R.A. Brock, Rebecca J. White, Sarah A. Browning, Van D. Browning, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia
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.
11 Saturday Apr 2015
Posted in Man
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Ballard P. Browning, Burl T. Christian, Chloe Ann Christian, Christian, civil war, Elizabeth Canterbury, genealogy, Guyandotte River, Henderson Browning, Henry H. Hardesty, history, James H. Christian, Lee R. Browning, Logan County, Marsilla Christian, Mary Canterbury, North Carolina, R.A. Brock, Rebecca Browning, Roxie J. Browning, Samuel Canterbury, Sarah Christian, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, William C. Browning
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.
06 Monday Apr 2015
Posted in Man
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Albert R. Browning, Anna B. Browning, board of education, Dora H. Browning, genealogy, Guyandotte River, Henry H. Browning, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Huff's Creek, John D. Browning, Kenis C. Browning, Lloyd R. Browning, Logan County, Man, Penelope Browning, R.A. Brock, Vicy P. Browning, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia
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.
22 Sunday Mar 2015
Posted in Wyoming County
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Albert Bailey, Clear Fork, David C. Bailey, David H. Bailey, Frank O. Bailey, genealogy, George C. Bailey, Guyandotte River, Henry H. Hardesty, history, Humphrey Bailey, Ira Bailey, Logan County, Lucinda J. Bailey, Mary Bailey, Oceana, Ollie E. Bailey, Orvie Bailey, R.A. Brock, Rachel A. Bailey, Romeo Bailey, Tazewell County, Thomas J. Bailey, Virginia, Virginia and Virginians, West Virginia, Wyoming County
From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for David C. Bailey, who resided at Oceana, West Virginia:
Was born in Logan county, W.Va., April 3, 1843, but subsequently removed to Wyoming county, where he was living at the breaking of the war of the rebellion. Here, June 28, 1865, he was united in marriage to Lucinda J. Lambert, native of Tazewell county, Va. Of this union 12 children have been born: Ollie E., Thomas J., George C., Humphrey, Ira, Mary, Rachel A., Frank O., Albert, Romeo, David H., and Orvie. They reside with their parents at their beautiful home on Clear Fork, not far from its junction with Guyandotte River. Mr. Bailey is at this time engaged in farming; besides his handsome residence, he owns extensive coal and timber lands. As a citizen, he is highly respected; as a friend, he is beloved by all who know him. He has held several offices with honor, among others that of county superintendent, to which he was elected in 1879, continued in office till 1885, having been re-elected in 1884. His post office is Oceana, Wyoming county, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), 816.
18 Wednesday Mar 2015
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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Hugh C. Avis, who resided at Rich Creek, West Virginia:
Was born in Logan county, W.Va., June 6, 1842, where he was married Jan. 21, 1869, to Martha J. Dingess, of same county. They have had six children: Ella A., born Nov. 28, 1869; Mary F., born June 18, 1871; next were twins, who died unnamed; John C., born Dec. 14 [year omitted]; James, born April 8, 1877. The oldest is married, the others live with their parents. John and Sarah (Moar) Dingess were parents of Mrs. Avis; her father was born in Logan county, where he died July 18, 1884, aged 76; the mother was born in Monroe county, Va., and now lives in Logan county at an advanced age. The subject of this sketch is at this time engaged in farming and merchandising; he owns a valuable farm on Guyandotte River, a large dry goods store and extensive coal and timber lands in Logan county. As a man of honor and moral excellence he is esteemed by all who know him. His post office address is Rich Creek, Logan county, W.Va.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), 815-816.
09 Monday Mar 2015
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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Simon S. Altizer, who resided at Logan Court House, West Virginia:
Present clerk of the county court, residing at Logan C.H., W.Va., is a native of Montgomery county, Va., where he was born Oct. 26, 1846. He is descended from a family that has always ranked as one of the most honorable and most highly respected of the State. The esteem in which he is held by his county people has been shown by the offices of trust to which they have frequently elected him, among others that of superintendent of public schools in Logan county, to which he was elected in 1880, and served until 1882; was for 10 years a member of the public school teachers’ examining board; was first appointed clerk of the county court in 1886, and after serving for one year was re-elected by ballot, and ever since has continued to hold this office with the same honor and integrity that has always distinguished him in all business and social relations. He owns a handsome residence in the town Logan Court House, and a large and valuable farm five miles from that place, situated on mineral lands adjacent to Guyandotte River. The records of his wife and children: Roxie Lawson, born in Logan county, W.Va., Oct. 5, 1856, married to Simon S. Altizer in same county, Sept. 7, 1870. Children: Ella E., born Dec. 7, 1872, died Sept. 21, 1886; Julia Y., born Aug. 13, 1875; Mary E., born Nov. 28, 1878; Nellie G., born Oct. 22, 1880; Roxie E., born Feb. 24, 1883; William E.A., born Aug. 4, 1885; James N., born Feb. 5, 1888; all residing with their parents.
Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), 815.
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