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Harts Area Deed Index (1893-1909)

03 Sunday Dec 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Atenville, Big Ugly Creek, Harts, Little Harts Creek

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Al Brumfield, Alice Dingess, Appalachia, Big Branch, Bridge Branch, Browns Branch, Caroline Brumfield, Cass Gartin, Charles Adkins, Charley Brumfield, Daisy Brumfield, Dave Dingess, Dry Branch, Elias Vance, Enos "Jake" Adkins, genealogy, George W. Dillon, Georgia Brumfield, Hamlin, Harts, Harts Creek, Harts Creek District, Hendricks Brumfield, history, Hollena Brumfield, Hollena Ferguson, Ike Fry Branch, James Brumfield, justice of the peace, L.C. Denison, Lettie Adkins, Lincoln County, Little Harts Creek, Martha J. Dial, Olga Brumfield, Paris Brumfield, Rachel Spry, Rhoda Gartin, Shingle Branch, Sidney Brumfield, W.L. Ferguson, Walton Brumfield, Ward Brumfield, Wesley Ferguson, West Fork, West Virginia, William Adkins, William Workman

The following deed index is based on Deed Book 50 at the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office in Hamlin, WV, and relates to residents of the Harts Creek community. These notes are meant to serve as a reference to Deed Book 50. Researchers who desire the most accurate version of this material are urged to consult the actual record book.

James and Sidney J. Brumfield to Olga Brumfield     land for $245     30 June 1909     p. 46-47

L.C. and Rhoda Gartin to William Adkins     32 acres Dry Branch     2 June 1893     Elias Vance, JP     p. 58-59

Caroline and Charles Brumfield to William Workman     50 acres Forks of Ike Fry Branch for $180     28 July 1904     Isaac Fry, JP     p. 100-101

Allen and Hollena Brumfield to William Workman     195 acres Brown’s Branch for $200     26 June 1900     Isaac Fry, JP     p. 101-102

W.L. Ferguson, Trustee of George W. Dillon (bankrupt), to William Workman and Rachel Spry     7 acres Mouth of Bridge Branch     18 November 1907     p. 103-104

Charles and Caroline Brumfield to William Workman and Rachel Spry     10 acres at Mouth of Little Harts Creek for $175     16 September 1909

Calls of Land Allotted to Rachel Spry from the Paris Brumfield Estate (Lot 7)     80 acres below Little Hart     p. 106

Allen and Hollena Brumfield to Sarah Mullins and Mary A. Vance     25 acres Bridge Branch for $12     24 December 1903     p. 108-109

Charles Brumfield to Caroline Brumfield     Three Tracts on Ike Fry Branch     07 August 1894     p. 111-112

Hollena and Wesley Ferguson, Ward Brumfield, Hendrix and Georgia Brumfield, to Charlie Brumfield     100 acres Guyan River     20 March 1907     Charles Adkins, JP     p. 113-114

David and Alice Dingess to Caroline Brumfield     50 acres on Lower Branch of Little Harts Creek for $200     02 January 1909     Charles Adkins, JP     p. 114-115

Walton and Daisy Brumfield to L.C. Denison     156, 59, 72 acres on Big and Shingle Branches of Big Ugly Creek     18 July 1908     p. 292-294

Enos and Lettice M. Adkins to Martha J. Dial     93 acres East Fork of Big Harts Creek for $250     12 June 1893     Elias Vance, JP     p. 308-309

Note: I copied all of these deeds.

Whirlwind News 04.12.1927

21 Tuesday Nov 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Harts Creek, Whirlwind

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Appalachia, Cole Adams, Daniel McCloud, Dixie Mullins, Eunice Farley, farming, genealogy, Harts, Harts Creek, history, Hoover Fork, Howard Adams, Jim Thompson, Logan Banner, Logan County, May Robinson, Mud Fork, Sid Mullins, Tom Mullins, Twelve Pole Creek, West Virginia, Whirlwind

An unknown correspondent from Whirlwind in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on April 12, 1927:

All the farmers are getting very busy in our vicinity, especially Wayne Adams.

Miss Unice Farley of Mud Fork was visiting her parents of Harts Tuesday.

May Robinson says she don’t know which one of the boys she loves best, Cole or Cary.

They are all taking a vote to find out which is the wisest man in town. Look out, Daniel. You’ll be the one.

Wonder why Jim Thompson didn’t want any pillow.

Wonder why Sid Mullins never visits Hoover any more.

Working is all the go among the farmers. Guess the men are getting plenty of chicken.

Daniel McCloud was calling on his best friends at Mollie Robinson’s on Sunday night.

Sid Mullins and his oldest sister Miss Dixie Mullins went on a business trip to Logan Friday.

Charley Mullins was a visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Adams Friday.

Tom Mullins went to see his mother on Twelvepole Thursday evening. She is very ill at this time.

Daily Acts: Daniel and his sweet potatoes; Philip sowing oats; Edna going to the store; Gillis and his silk socks.

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A DELUGE OF NEWS

Seven news letters from Whirlwind in less than one week are too many to receive proper attention and full space to this family journal. However, the Banner management is elated at evidence of this interest in the paper’s contents.

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Two more letters from Whirlwind come today. That community seems to be appropriately named.

Harts News 01.28.1927

23 Monday Oct 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Hamlin, Harts, Huntington, Sand Creek, West Hamlin

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Andrew Adkins, Appalachia, board of education, Charleston, Cora Adkins, Dallas McComas, deputy sheriff, Ed Brumfield, Fed Adkins, genealogy, Harts, Harts Creek District, Hendricks Brumfield, Herb Adkins, history, Hollena Ferguson, Huntington, Jessie Brumfield, John Gartin, John McEldowney, justice of the peace, Lincoln County, Logan Banner, Man, road supervisor, Sand Creek, Verna Johnson, West Hamlin, West Virginia

An unknown correspondent from Harts in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on January 28, 1927:

When you are lonely and sad,

Read The Banner it will make you glad.

Edward Brumfield is very much pleased since he has been appointed deputy sheriff at Harts.

Hendrix Brumfield is our road supervisor in Harts Creek now.

Justice of the Peace John Gartin was looking after important business in Harts Saturday.

Board of Education of Harts Creek district met at Harts Saturday to hire some more teachers to fill vacancies in the schools. A large crowd of people was present.

Fred Adkins went through Harts on a mule Saturday morning. Wonder what’s the matter?

Misses Jessie and Verna Brumfield spent Friday and Saturday shopping in Huntington.

Herbert Adkins was in Hamlin Monday on business.

John McEldowney of Charleston was the recent guest of Miss Hollena Ferguson at Harts Saturday.

Miss Cora Adkins was the guest of friends at Sand Creek Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Adkins of Man spent several days visiting friends at Harts.

Mrs. Dallas McComas spent Sunday with homefolks at West Hamlin.

Harts News 01.14.1927

22 Sunday Oct 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Chapmanville, Hamlin, Harts, Huntington, Logan, Whirlwind

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Appalachia, Beatrice Adkins, Bessie Adkins, Big Creek, Bill Adkins, Bob Brumfield, Bob Dingess, Caroline Brumfield, Chapmanville, Coal Branch City, Cora Adkins, Dallas McComas, Dr. Ferrell, Fisher B. Adkins, genealogy, Hamlin, Harts, Hawkins Perry, Herbert Adkins, history, Hollena Ferguson, Huntington, Indiana, Jeff Mullins, Jessie Brumfield, Joe Brumfield, Lincoln County, Logan, Logan Banner, Minerva Brumfield, New Orleans, Tom Brumfield, Valparaiso, Verna Johnson, Ward Brumfield, West Fork, West Virginia, Whirlwind

An unknown correspondent from Harts in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on January 14, 1927:

After all the sadness and sorrow Harts has mingled back again.

Mrs. Ward Brumfield met the county court at Hamlin Monday to be appointed Ward Brumfield’s administrator.

Mrs. Charles Brumfield is looking after business matters in Logan this week.

Miss Cora Adkins spent Saturday in Huntington.

Herbert Adkins was a business caller in Huntington Monday.

Mrs. Hollena Ferguson spent several days in Logan visiting friends.

Hawkins Perry is our new operator here this week.

Mrs. Toney Johnson from New Orleans is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Chas. Brumfield.

Wonder why Dr. Ferrell of Chapmanville is so interested in Harts now?

Mr. and Mrs. Dallas McComas spent Saturday and Sunday in Huntington.

Mrs. Beatrice Adkins from West Fork was in Harts Saturday.

Miss Jessie Brumfield is progressing nicely with her school at Atenville now.

Bill Adkins will leave here soon for Valparaiso, Indiana where he will be engaged in school for some time.

Mrs. Jeff Mullins of Big Creek spent Saturday visiting relatives here.

Robert Dingess of Whirlwind was a business caller in this town Monday.

Robert and Joe Brumfield are looking after business matters in Logan this week.

Fisher B. Adkins was in Hamlin Monday looking after his contest which will come off the March term of court.

Mrs. Herbert Adkins has purchased a fine radio.

Tom Brumfield seems to be very much pleased these days. Wonder why? Guess the wedding bells will ring soon.

Bill Adkins from Coal Branch City was in town Monday.

Jay Queen Residence in Harts, WV

13 Friday Oct 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Harts

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Jay Queen built this residence in Harts, Lincoln County, WV.

Harts News 01.14.1927

21 Friday Jul 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Atenville, Big Creek, Chapmanville, Hamlin, Harts, Huntington, Logan, Whirlwind

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Appalachia, Beatrice Adkins, Big Creek, Bill Adkins, Bob Brumfield, Bob Dingess, Caroline Brumfield, Chapmanville, Charley Brumfield, Coal Branch City, Cora Adkins, Dallas McComas, Dr. Ferrell, Fisher B. Adkins, genealogy, Harts, Hawkins Perry, Herb Adkins, history, Hollena Ferguson, Huntington, Indiana, Jeff Mullins, Jessie Brumfield, Joe Brumfield, Lincoln County, Logan, Logan Banner, Minerva Brumfield, New Orleans, teacher, Tom Brumfield, Valparaiso, Verna Johnson, Ward Brumfield, West Fork, West Virginia, Whirlwind

An unknown correspondent from Harts in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on January 14, 1927:

After all the sadness and sorrow Harts has mingled back again.

Mrs. Ward Brumfield met the county court in Hamlin Monday to be appointed Ward Brumfield’s administrator.

Mrs. Charles Brumfield is looking after business matters in Logan this week.

Miss Cora Adkins spent Saturday in Huntington.

Herbert Adkins was a business caller in Huntington Monday.

Mrs. Hollena Ferguson spent several days in Logan visiting friends.

Hawkins Perry is our new operator here this week.

Mrs. Toney Johnson from New Orleans is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Chas. Brumfield.

Wonder why Dr. Ferrell of Chapmanville is so interested in Harts now?

Mr. and Mrs. Dallas McComas spent Saturday and Sunday in Huntington.

Mrs. Beatrice Adkins from West Fork was in Harts Saturday.

Miss Jessie Brumfield is progressing nicely with her school at Atenville now.

Bill Adkins will leave here soon for Valparaiso, Indiana where he will be engaged in school for some time.

Mrs. Jeff Mullins of Big Creek spent Saturday visiting relatives here.

Robert Dingess of Whirlwind was a business caller in this town Monday.

Robert and Joe Brumfield are looking after business matters in Logan this week.

Fisher B. Adkins was in Hamlin Monday looking after his contest which will come off the March term of court.

Mrs. Herbert Adkins has purchased a fine radio.

Tom Brumfield seems to be very much pleased these days. Wonder why? Guess the wedding bells will ring soon.

Bill Adkins from Coal Branch City was in town Monday.

Hezekiah Adkins (1759-1842)

04 Tuesday Jul 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Cemeteries, Giles County, Harts, Native American History

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American Revolution, Appalachia, Beech Fork, Beech Fork State Park, Billy Adkins, Brandon Kirk, cemeteries, Continental Line, genealogy, Giles County, Harts, Hezekiah Adkins, Hezekiah Adkins Cemetery, history, Isaac Adkins, John Lucas, Lincoln County, Missionary Baptist, Molly Adkins, Montgomery County, Native Americans, New River, photos, preacher, Revolutionary War, Ronnie Adkins, tourism, Virginia, Wayne County, West Virginia, Winslow

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In 1990, Ronnie Adkins published THE definitive Adkins genealogy book. A great many researchers appreciated his work on Hezekiah Adkins’ line of the family. Hezekiah Adkins was born in 1759 in Virginia, served in the American Revolutionary War, moved from Giles County, Virginia, to present-day Wayne County, West Virginia, about 1810, and died in 1842. His grave markers are yet visible at Winslow on Beech Fork in Wayne County, WV. If you visit the grave site, you will find Hezekiah Adkins buried on the left and his wife Mary “Molly” buried on the right (unlike in this photo). Any Adkins researcher owes a great debt to Ronnie Adkins and his book. THANK YOU, RONNIE.

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Here is a photo of my good friend and mentor Billy Adkins visiting the grave site in 1991. Years ago, Billy assisted Ronnie in gathering information about members of the Adkins family who settled in the Harts area of Lincoln County, WV.

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Here is Hezekiah’s grave as it appears today (left). His wife Molly is buried to the right.

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Hezekiah Adkins is my paternal great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather through his son, Isaac Adkins (1790-1854).

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Here is Molly Adkins’ grave as it appears today. She is my great-great-great-great-great-great-grandmother.

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Hezekiah Adkins has a nice military marker positioned at his feet.

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I recently visited Hezekiah Adkins’ grave. 30 June 2017.

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A short distance from the cemetery, beside of the highway, is this great historical marker commemorating Hezekiah Adkins’ service in the Revolutionary War. Beech Fork State Park is less than five minutes away. 30 June 2017.

Harts News 11.02.1926

04 Tuesday Jul 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Atenville, Harts, Huntington, Ranger, Toney

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Appalachia, Atenville, Beatrice Adkins, Bill Farris, Bob Brumfield, Charleston, Charley Brumfield, Chicago, Clara Adkins, Clara Spry, Democratic Party, Ed Brumfield, Emmett Scaggs, Enos Dial, Fed Adkins, Fred Shelton, genealogy, Hal Holton, Harts, Hendricks Brumfield, history, J.M. Marcum, Jack Marcum, Jessie Brumfield, Lace Marcum, Lincoln County, Logan Banner, Mae Caines, Perva B. Johnson, Ranger, Republican Party, Toney, W.B. Toney, West Fork

An unknown correspondent from Harts in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on November 2, 1926:

Everybody is very busy electioneering for E.F. Scaggs and J.M. Marcum here.

Attorney Lace Marcum of Huntington spent the week with Charles Brumfield and family.

Robert Brumfield is seriously ill at this writing.

W.B. Toney of Toney was calling on Miss Clara Spry Sunday.

Enos Dials seems to be all smiles these days. Wonder why? I guess he has got a sweetie after all.

Miss Clara Adkins was the guest of Mrs. Bill Farris at Atensville Friday.

Jack Marcum of Ranger was in town Saturday.

Mrs. Beatrice Adkins of the West Fork was in town Saturday.

Ed Brumfield was calling on one of his best girls at Toney Sunday.

…progressing nicely with her school at Atensville.

Fred Shelton was in town Sunday evening.

Miss Jessie Brumfield is progressing…

Hendrix Brumfield is very busy these days telling the folks why he is a Democrat.

We have been informed today that Fed Adkins, a Democrat, has turned over to be a Republican now.

Message was received today that Miss Perva B. Johnson has arrived safely in Chicago.

Misses Jessie Brumfield and Mae Caines were seen out horse back riding Saturday evening.

Hallie Holton of Charleston is the guest of friends and relatives here.

Harts News 10.29.1926

02 Sunday Jul 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Hamlin, Harts, Toney

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Appalachia, Bob Powers, Cora Adkins, Democratic Party, Fisher B. Adkins, Garnet Sias, genealogy, Hamlin, Harts, history, Ira Tomblin, Keenan Toney, Latrobe, Lincoln County, Logan Banner, Minnie Lambert, Nannie Lambert, Philip Hager, Toney, typhoid fever, West Virginia

An unknown correspondent from Harts in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on October 29, 1926:

We are glad to report that Ira Tomblin, who has been very low with typhoid fever, is improving nicely at present.

Miss Garnet Sias of Latrobe was the guest of Miss Cora Adkins Saturday.

Keenan Toney of Toney was a smiling Democrat in Harts Tuesday.

Philip Hager of Hamlin was in Harts Wednesday.

Mrs. R.L. Powers has been on the sick list for the last few days.

Fisher B. Adkins is still campaigning. He passes through once a week in a rush taking time to say, “How do you do, folks.”

Mrs. Minnie Lambert and little daughter Nannie of Toney were calling on friends here Tuesday.

Charley Brumfield Residence (1990s)

28 Wednesday Jun 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Harts, Lincoln County Feud

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Charley and Caroline (Dingess) Brumfield residence in Harts, Lincoln County, WV. 1990s.

Harts Residents

26 Monday Jun 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Harts, Women's History

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Residents of Harts, Lincoln County, WV.

Harts News 12.03.1926

26 Monday Jun 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Gill, Harts, Logan, West Hamlin

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Appalachia, Bessie Adkins, Bob Brumfield, Charles Brumfield, Cora Adkins, Corbett Brumfield, Dallas McComas, Ed Brumfield, Enos Dial, Fed Adkins, genealogy, Gill, Harts, Herb Adkins, history, Hollena Ferguson, Jessie Brumfield, Lincoln County, Logan, Logan Banner, Maezelle Brumfield, Nora Brumfield, Sylvia Cyfers, Tom Brumfield, West Hamlin, West Virginia

An unknown correspondent from Harts in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on December 3, 1926:

Oh, gee! Look what is at Harts. Nothing but mud and raining.

Mrs. Dallas McComas of Harts was the guest of her mother of West Hamlin on Thanksgiving.

Edward Brumfield was looking downhearted Sunday. Cheer up, Edward. Your girl will soon return.

There was great excitement in Harts Friday. Fred Adkins’ dog died.

Miss Sylvia Cyfers of Gill was the guest of Miss Jessie Brumfield at Harts Saturday.

Chas. Brumfield was transacting business matters in Logan last week.

Mrs. Nora Brumfield is progressing nicely with her school at Harts.

All the people in Harts are anxious to read The Banner.

Daily happenings: Robert and his letters; Ed and his sporty lumberjacket; Herbert and his greenback bills; Jessie and her satin slippers; May and her curls; Tom and his frock tail coat; Bessie and her red sweater; Cora and her white cap; Corbett and his oil can; Howard and his bob tail sweater; Clyde and his little tight shirt; Nora and her magazines; James and his dog; Enos and his red hair; Cora and her powder puff; Ella and her marcel wavers; Aunt Hollena and her cane.

Harts News 10.22.1926

20 Tuesday Jun 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Harts Creek, Cemeteries, Chapmanville, Gill, Hamlin, Harts, Huntington, Logan, Ranger, West Hamlin, Whirlwind

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Appalachia, Bertha Haines, Bob Adkins, Bob Dingess, Brooke Adkins, Caroline Brumfield, Chapmanville, Christopher Columbus Pack, Columbus, Cora Adkins, county clerk, deputy sheriff, Dr. J.T. Ferrell, Earl Wysong, Elizabeth Tomblin, Ellis Hans Isaac, Fisher B. Adkins, genealogy, Gill, Grover Gartin, Hamlin, Harts, Harts Creek, Herb Adkins, history, Huntington, Ira Tomblin, Jack Browning Cemetery, Jack Marcum, Jessie Brumfield, Lincoln County, Logan, Logan Banner, Logan County, Maezelle Brumfield, Mary Marcum, Nola Adkins, Nora Brumfield, Ohio, Pauline Scites, pneumonia, Ranger, Republican Party, Toney Johnson, typhoid fever, Verna Johnson, Vina Porter, Virginia Scites, Ward Brumfield, Wesley Tomblin, West Hamlin, West Virginia, Whirlwind

An unknown correspondent from Harts in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on October 22, 1926:

Grover Gartin of Ranger was calling on Miss Nola Adkins Sunday.

Herbert Adkins was transacting business in Huntington Monday.

Ward Brumfield was looking after business matters in Hamlin Tuesday.

Earl Wysong and Miss Bertha Haines of Logan were visiting friends and relatives at Harts Saturday and were entertained by Miss Jessie Brumfield.

Miss Cora Adkins spent Sunday at Gill.

Mr. and Mrs. Toney Johnson of Columbus, Ohio, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Chas. Brumfield of Harts.

Mrs. Ellis Hans Isaac of West Hamlin was calling on friends here Sunday.

Miss Pauline Scites and little sister Virginia of Huntington were the guests of Miss Jessie Brumfield Sunday at Harts.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dingess of Whirlwind passed through Harts Saturday evening enroute to Logan.

Jack and Mary Marcum of Ranger were in Harts Sunday.

Mrs. C.C. Pack and Miss Jessie Brumfield and little sister, May Zell, attended the funeral of Mrs. Wesley Tomblin, which took place at the Browning cemetery on Harts Creek Tuesday.

Ira Tomblin is very ill at present with typhoid fever.

We are very sorry to announce the death of Mrs. Wes Tomblin, who died at her home on Harts Creek Monday morning of pneumonia fever.

Mrs. Jas. Porter is very ill at this writing.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adkins and Mrs. Brooke Adkins of Hamlin were calling on friends in Harts Sunday afternoon.

Ward Brumfield, deputy sheriff of Lincoln county, is loading ties today (Wednesday).

Fisher B. Adkins, Republican nominee for county clerk, is making a progressive campaign. Go to it, Fisher. We are going to elect the whole ticket this time.

Dr. Ferrell of Chapmanville was calling on patients in Harts and on Harts Creek Saturday.

School is progressing nicely here with Mrs. Nora Brumfield for teacher.

Good luck to The Banner!

Harts News 10.19.1926

18 Sunday Jun 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Creek, Big Harts Creek, Chapmanville, Gill, Hamlin, Harts, Logan

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An unknown correspondent from Harts in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on October 19, 1926:

Misses Pearl and Vergia Bell of Big Creek were the week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Adkins and family.

Dr. J.T. Ferrell of Chapmanville passed through our little town Tuesday evening to see patients on Harts Creek.

Mrs. Wes Tomblin is very ill with pneumonia fever at this writing.

Ira Tomblin is very low with typhoid fever.

Miss Cora Adkins was visiting friends at Gill Sunday afternoon.

Herb Adkins, merchant of this place, made a business trip to Huntington recently.

Philip Hager of Hamlin was in Harts Tuesday.

Miss Iris Holton of Charleston is visiting relatives here.

Mrs. Nora Brumfield is ill at this writing.

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Mullins of Big Creek were visiting relatives in Harts Sunday.

Bill Hart went to Logan Saturday.

Harts News 10.08.1926

17 Saturday Jun 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Barboursville, Chapmanville, Gill, Hamlin, Harts, Huntington, Logan, Ranger, Toney, West Hamlin

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Amherstdale, Andrew Adkins, Appalachia, Barboursville, Beatrice Adkins, Bessie Adkins, Bill Adkins, Blanche Lambert, Bob Powers, C&O Railroad, Chapmanville, Clyde Rutherford, Cora Adkins, county clerk, Dallas McComas, Democratic Party, Dr. J.T. Chafin, Dr. J.T. Ferrell, Dr. Taylor, Emerine Browning, Fed Adkins, Fisher B. Adkins, Florence Davis, genealogy, Gill, Grover Gartin, Hamlin, Harts, Herb Adkins, history, Huntington, Inez Adkins, J.M. Marcum, James Porter, Jessie Brumfield, Kessler-Hatfield Hospital, Lincoln County, Logan, Logan Banner, Mae Caines, Matthew Farley, McConnell, Nannie Fry, Nola Adkins, Nora Brumfield, O.E. Bias, Ranger, Republican Party, Rinda Adkins, Sam Adkins, Sylvia Cyfers, Thomas Watson Adkins Jr., Toney, Vergia Fry, Vina Porter, Watson Adkins, West Hamlin, West Virginia, William McCann

An unknown correspondent from Harts in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on October 8, 1926:

Rev. Grover Gartin of Amherstdale was calling on Miss Nola Adkins Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Drew Adkins and children of Logan have been visiting the latter’s sister, Mrs. R.L. Powers, of this place.

Miss Blanch Lambert of Toney has been calling on Miss Cora Adkins.

Mrs. Nora Brumfield is teaching a very successful term of school here.

F.B. Adkins, Republican nominee for county clerk, was taken to the Kessler-Hatfield hospital on Monday night with an injured arm.

Miss Sylvia Cyfers of Gill was the guest of Miss Cora Adkins Saturday.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Watson Adkins a fine boy named Thomas Watson, Jr.

Misses Nannie and Vergia Fry of Barboursville were the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Adkins and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Herb Adkins have moved into their new home which was completed only a few days ago.

Mr. and Mrs. Dallas McComas of this place were visiting home folks at West Hamlin Saturday and Sunday.

W.M. McCann of Logan was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Watson Adkins, one day last week.

O.E. Bias, C. & O. operator of this place, is working at McConnell for a few days.

Dr. Taylor of Huntington made an eloquent speech here one day last week.

Bill Adkins and M.C. Farley made a flying trip to Ranger Wednesday.

Clyde Rutherford was seen in Harts this week.

Miss Mae Caines of this place made a trip to Logan one day last week.

Mrs. F.B. Adkins was visiting relatives in Harts Sunday.

Mrs. Fred Adkins and Florence Davis have been calling on Rev. and Mrs. Jas. Porter.

Miss Jessie Brumfield was in Harts Saturday evening.

J.M. Marcum of Ranger, Democratic nominee for county clerk, was in Harts Wednesday.

Dr. J.T. Ferrell of Chapmanville and Miss Rine Browning were seen out car riding one day last week.

Dr. J.T. Chafin of Hamlin was in Harts Wednesday.

Eden Park Coal Company (1922)

13 Tuesday Jun 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Atenville, Coal, Eden Park, Harts

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Appalachia, Atenville, Big Creek, C&O Railroad, coal, crime, Dr. D.P. Crockett, Eden Park, Eden Park Coal Company, Green Porter, Hadley, Hamlin, Harts, history, Huntington, J.X. Hill, John D. Shelton, Lincoln County, Philip Hager, photos, Sand Creek, Shelby Shelton, Silas Gibson, West Virginia

Eden Park is an extinct coal town located between Harts and Atenville along the C&O Railroad and Guyandotte River in Lincoln County, WV. Eden Park Coal Company created the town in the early 1920s. What follows is the company’s founding document:

Eden Park Coal Company

Date: August 24, 1922

Headquarters: Atenville

Chief works: Eden Park

Capital stock: $50,000

500 shares of $100

Incorporators:

Dr. D.P. Crockett of Big Creek, WV: 45 shares

Mrs. D.P. Crockett of Huntington, WV: 5 shares

John D. Shelton of Sand Creek, WV: 50 shares

Philip Hager of Hamlin, WV: 50 shares

Shelby Shelton of Sand Creek, WV: 50 shares

Note: Corporation will expire in fifty years.

Source: Corporation Record Book 2, Lincoln County Clerk’s Office, Hamlin, WV.

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Eden Park hosted at least two murders, one of which essentially closed the mine. Reportedly, the company left much of its equipment inside of the mine. Photo by Mom.

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Mr. Silas Gibson, in an interview conducted on 1 August 1927, stated that J.X. Hill sold his property at present-day Hadley, WV, and moved here…where he was killed by Green Porter. Photo by Mom.

Samp Davis Sawmill

12 Monday Jun 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Big Harts Creek, Harts, Timber

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Appalachia, Harts, Harts Creek, history, Lincoln County, logging, photos, Samp Davis, timber, West Fork, West Virginia

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Samp Davis’ sawmill, most likely on West Fork of Harts Creek, Lincoln County, WV.

Harts Creek District Educational Directory, 1914-1929

12 Monday Jun 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Banco, Big Harts Creek, Big Ugly Creek, Dollie, Ferrellsburg, Fourteen, Harts, Queens Ridge, Rector, Sand Creek, Toney

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The following persons served as members of the Harts Creek District Board of Education in Lincoln County, WV:

1914-1915

B.W. Walker, president, Ferrellsburg

Lewis Dempsey, commissioner, Ferrellsburg

B.D. Toney, commissioner, Toney

Ward Brumfield, secretary, Queens Ridge

1915-1916

J.B. Toney, president, Queens Ridge

Lee Toney, commissioner, Rector

B.D. Toney, commissioner, Toney

Ward Brumfield, secretary, Ferrellsburg

1916-1917

J.B. Toney, president, Queens Ridge

Lee Toney, commissioner, Rector

B.D. Toney, commissioner, Toney

Ward Brumfield, secretary, Harts

1917-1918

J.B. Toney, president, Queens Ridge

Lee Toney, commissioner, Rector

John Hager, commissioner, Rector

Ward Brumfield, secretary, Harts

1918-1919

J.B. Toney, president, Queens Ridge

Lee Toney, commissioner, Rector

John Hager, commissioner, Rector

Ward Brumfield, secretary, Harts

1919-1920

M.F. McComas, president, Banco

Ralph Nelson, commissioner, Queens Ridge

John M. Hager, commissioner, Rector

Watson Adkins, secretary, Sand Creek

1920-1921

M.F. McComas, president, Banco

Ralph Nelson, commissioner, Queens Ridge

John M. Hager, commissioner, Rector

Lewis Dempsey, secretary, Harts

1921-1922

No board members listed

1922-1923

J.M. Ferrell, president, Dollie

Watson Adkins, secretary, Harts

1923-1924

Robert Brumfield, president, Harts

Ward Brumfield, secretary, Harts

1924-1925

Robert Brumfield, president, Harts

James Brumfield, commissioner, Ferrellsburg

J.M. Ferrell, commissioner, Rector

Ward Brumfield, secretary, Harts

1925-1926

No board members listed

1926-1927

Robert Brumfield, president, Harts

Milton Ferrell, commissioner, Rector

James Brumfield, commissioner, Toney

Robert Martin, secretary, Queens Ridge

1928-1929

M.C. Farley, president, Fourteen

Gilbert Toppings, commissioner, Queens Ridge

Joe Maynard, commissioner, no address given

R.L. Martin, secretary, Queens Ridge

NOTE: In 1928-1929, Harts Creek District had 24 one-room schools with a total enrollment of 574.

Charley Davis of Harts, WV

04 Sunday Jun 2017

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Cemeteries, Ferrellsburg, Harts

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Charley Davis

Charley Davis (1907-1995), son of Samp and Mandy (Messer) Davis, was a great man and a good friend. He always greeted me with a smile and shared many stories. Charley was one of the key persons who inspired me to seek out local history. In this photo, he is standing near the grave of his great-grandfather, Enos “Jake” Adkins (1825-1907). I really miss Charley and I always think of him when I drive past his old house.

Herb Adkins Residence in Harts, WV

23 Tuesday May 2017

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Herb Adkins residence in Harts, Lincoln County, WV. Mr. Adkins (1897-1978), a son of Floyd Enos and Catherine (Fry) Adkins, was a longtime merchant in Harts. Date of photo unknown.

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