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Henry Clay Ragland

04 Tuesday Aug 2015

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

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

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

William E. Justice

12 Sunday Jul 2015

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

Son of James and Jennie (Hatfield) Justice, was born May 16, 1849, in Logan county, W.Va., a worthy representative of a family which has long been seated in this section. His parents were born in Pike county, Ky., the father on Dec. 5, 1812, dying in Logan county, W.Va., Aug. 12, 1874; the mother born Jan. 10, 1813, dying here also on April 28, 1886. William E., the subject of this sketch, is one of fourteen children, twelve of whom are living. March 24, 1870, he married Laura S., daughter of Jacob and Linda (Chambers) Cook, long and honored residents of this section. Her father was born in Giles county, Va., May 21, 1814, and her mother in Monroe county, W.Va., on July 19, 1819. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Justice are ten in number: Alonzo, born March 31, 1871; Larkin, Feb. 27, 1873; Mollie, March 16, 1875; John K., June 1, 1877; Laura B., Sept. 20, 1879; Teddy F., Dec. 15, 1881; Grover E., April 20, 1883; Violinna, July 10, 1886, dying Aug. 19, the same year; Lotty I., Nov. 19, 1887; and Eva F., Feb. 5, 1890. Hon. W.E. Justice is engaged in farming and merchandising at North Spring, Wyoming county, W.Va., and has amassed extensive means and territory in both Logan and Wyoming counties, consisting of coal and timber lands. He was elected to represent Logan county in the House of Delegates on Nov. 6, 1888, his term having now expired, which he filled with credit and acceptability; post office address, North Spring, W.Va.

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

Thomas Justice

10 Friday Jul 2015

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

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

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

Lewis Hatfield

01 Wednesday Jul 2015

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

Son of James and Rachel (Toler) Hatfield, was born Feb. 20, 1848, in Logan county, W.Va. His parents are now living in Wyoming county, the father born May 19, 1824, in Pike county, Ky., and his mother was born in Logan county. On March 8, 1873, Lewis Hatfield was joined in marriage with Dorcas D. Lester, who was born in this county on Nov. 5, 1845; she died on May 3, 1889, leaving five living children: Laura A., born May 13, 1874; William J., born June 25, 1877; Marga L., born Dec. 12, 1880; Kenna, born May 28, 1883; and Oce O., born April 6, 1887; two daughters, Virginia, born May 25, 1879, died Nov. 13, same year, and Susan B., born Aug. 20, 1885, and died June 3, 1887. Mr. Hatfield is a farmer, and has filled offices of trust and importance; was elected president of the board of education in 1883-5, and justice of the peace in 1885-9; post office address, Blankenship, W.Va. Mrs. Hatfield is a daughter of Pleasant and Lucinda (Miller) Lester, who were united in holy wedlock June 15, 1843; her mother’s birth occurred in Raleigh county, W.Va., Feb. 7, 1823. Pleasant Lester was born in Logan county, W.Va., Jan. 24, 1822; he has passed most of his life in this county, where he is honored and esteemed by all who know him; he is now engaged in farming, but has officiated as justice of the peace, filling the office with highest integrity and efficiency.

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

Dr. Millard F. French

22 Monday Jun 2015

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

The French family in America was founded by one of that name who came to this country in the 18th century and settled in Virginia. He was the father of Mathew French, who was born Feb. 2, 1735; married in Montgomery county, Va., Jan. 20, 1758. He served in the Continental army during the Revolutionary war, and died in 1810. His wife, whose maiden name was Annie Locke, was born in Montgomery county, Va., in 1739, dying at the age of 85. The issue of this union was Isaac French, born Nov. 20, 1770, in Montgomery county; was married Sept. 20, 1792, in Tazewell county, Va., to Elizabeth Stowers, who was born in that county Dec. 18, 1774; they passed from life in Giles county, Va., the husband Nov. 15, 1850, the wife Dec. 19, 1839, leaving a son, Isaac French, Jr., who was born in that county July 11, 1803, and died there June 28, 1876. He was married in Tazewell county April 24, 1824, to Rhoda Day, who was a native of that county, having been born Jan. 9, 1806, and died in Giles county, Va., on the anniversary of her marriage, 1869. Their son, William Henderson French, is father of the subject of this record. This gentleman was born in Giles county Feb. 2, 1828; was married to Martha Burton, of Bland county, Va., where she was born Oct. 9, 1830; their marriage was solemnized by Rev. John Hoge, Feb. 25, 1847. The mother died in Giles county June 13, 1885. Dr. Millard F. French was born in Giles county, Va., March 4, 1861; graduated at Concord, W.Va., Normal School July 22, 1881; in 1882 he entered Richmond, Va., Medical College, where he graduated in 1884, with the degree of M.D.; locating in Bland county, Va., he practiced there until Jan. 23, 1885, when he removed to Logan C.H. He is one of the most skillful young physicians in the State, and though he has been at his present home but a few years, he has built up a fine and extensive practice, not only his skill as a physician and surgeon has rendered him popular, but the amiability and generosity of his disposition, with his exemplary moral character, have won him a host of friends wherever he has lived. Aug. 19, 1884, Rev. Thos. Pullion officiating, he was united in marriage to Ella L. Wilburn, who was born in Carter county, Ky., Nov. 22, 1865; the ceremony was performed in Giles county, Va. Their only child, R. Moss French, was born Dec. 17, 1888. Mrs. French’s parents were born in Giles county, Va., and married there. Her father, Patterson Wilburn, was born Jan. 17, 1820, and died in Carter county, Ky., May 20, 1871; her mother, nee Mary Ann Eaton, was born Nov. 30, 1824; they were united in wedlock Sept. 19, 1850. The Eaton family of Giles county are descended from David Eaton, who came to Virginia from Ireland.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 829-830.

Suzy Phillips (2015)

22 Monday Jun 2015

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When I visit the Tug River section, Suzy Phillips is often my guide and partner. She is a descendant of Frank Phillips, who gained fame during the Hatfield-McCoy Feud. She loves history. 20 June 2013

Jacob Cook

25 Monday May 2015

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

Son of Jacob and Linda (Chambers) Cook, was born Aug. 5, 1860, in Wyoming county, W.Va. His parents are now living in this county at very advanced ages, the father born May 21, 1814, and the mother July 19, 1819. Jacob Cook was married Feb. 19, 1885, Miss Amanda E. Lester becoming his wife. The result of this union has been: Araminta M., born Jan. 4, 1885; Inez V., born May 17, 1886; and Laura M., born June 29, 1889. Mrs. Cook’s father, Mathew J. Lester, was born June 10, 1846, and her mother, Araminta Lester, was born in Pike county, Ky., Jan. 1, 1844, both now residing in Wyoming county. Mr. Cook is a farmer, and 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. 826.

John W. Runyon family (1900)

10 Sunday May 2015

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John W. Runyon family, c.1900. Mr. Runyon, shown at back left, was a storekeeper and timberboss in Hart during the late 1880s. His wife, the former Mary M. Williamson, is shown at back right. Their daughters are also shown (l-r): Aquillia and Wealthy.

John W. Runyon family, c.1900. Mr. Runyon, shown at back left, was a storekeeper and timberboss in Hart during the late 1880s. His wife, the former Mary M. Williamson, is shown at back right. Their daughters are also shown (l-r): Aquillia and Wealthy.

Lorenzo D. Chambers

08 Friday May 2015

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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.

Harts 07.03.1925

02 Saturday May 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 3 July 1925:

Mr. and Mrs. Rosco Dingess, of Blair, spent the week end visiting friends and relatives at Harts.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dingess, of Logan, and sister, Miss Ina Dingess were visiting relatives at Harts, Sunday.

Miss Jessie Brumfield, of Harts was shopping in Logan, Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Fisher B. Adkins, of Harts, spent Sunday at Camden Park in Huntington.

Mr. and Mrs. John McEldowney returned to their home at Charleston, Sunday after a few weeks visit with friends and relatives at Harts.

Mrs. John Beamins, of Holden, was the guest of Mrs. Robert Brumfield, at Harts, Sunday.

Miss Sylvia Shelton, of Sand Creek passed through our town Sunday.

Mr. Amon Ferguson, of Huntington, was calling on Miss Ora Dingess at Harts Saturday and Sunday.

Mr. Chas. Brumfield and little son, Howard were visiting relatives in Huntington and Ashland, Ky. this week.

Mr. James Auxier Newman, of Huntington, was calling on friends at this place, Monday, while enroute to Big Creek.

People at this place were glad to see Hendrix Brumfield on our streets again.

Rev. Gartin is teaching a successful singing school at Harts. Everybody is invited to come.

Miss May Caines, of Wayne, was calling on Miss Jessie Brumfield, at Harts, Sunday.

Herbert Adkins was transacting business in Logan, Saturday.

It was a great shock to the people of this place to hear of the death of Bill Porter, for he had a wide circle of friends at Harts.

Harts 06.05.1925

29 Wednesday 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 5 June 1925:

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dingess of Logan, spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Chas. Brumfield at Harts.

Miss Cora Adkins was shopping in Logan, Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brumfield of Harts spent Decoration Day in Wayne county.

Mr. Edward Brumfield and Wesley Ferguson spent several days visiting friends and relatives at Wayne.

Attorney General Lace Marcum, of Huntington has been visiting Chas. Brumfield and family at Harts.

Mr. and Mrs. Toney Johnson, of Ashland, Ky., spent Decoration Day with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brumfield at this place.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Adkins has purchased them a fine new Studebaker car last week.

Miss Hazel Toney and Mr. Eplings of Huntington were calling on Miss Jessie Brumfield Sunday.

Miss Jessie Brumfield was shopping in Huntington, Saturday.

Mr. James Auxier Newman, a state road inspector of Huntington was the guest of Miss Jessie Brumfield, Tuesday at Harts.

Mr. Robert Hale and Mrs. Hallene Ferguson were seen out car riding Monday evening.

Mr. Amon Ferguson, Ora Dingess, Bell Adkins were seen out car riding Sunday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Burl Farley of Cabell county and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Adkins and daughter, Miss Ruby, of Hamlin were the guests of Mrs. Chas. Brumfield at Harts, Sunday.

Mr. Alva Koontz, of Huntington is our new State inspector this week at Harts.

Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Shelton and children of Huntington spent Decoration Day at Harts.

Harts 05.29.1925

28 Tuesday 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 29 May 1925:

Jerry Lambert, of Sand Creek, was in Harts, Sunday.

F.B. Adkins made a business trip to Huntington the latter part of the week.

Mrs. R.L. Powers, and little son, James, have returned from Logan where she has been by the bedside of her little niece, Miss Ruth Adkins, who is very low with fever.

F.D. Adkins was transacting business in Logan, Tuesday.

Clyde Rutherford, C. & O. conductor of Peach Creek, was the guest of F.D. Adkins and family, Sunday.

Amon Ferguson of Hamlin, was calling on Miss Ora Dingess, Sunday.

Misses Jessie Brumfield, Ora Dingess, Amon Ferguson and Enos Dial were seen out driving Saturday evening.

Miss Cora Adkins was visiting friends in Logan last week.

Miss Hazel Toney, of Huntington, was the pleasant guest of Misses Cora and Inez Adkins Saturday night.

Mrs. Toney Johnson, of Ashland, Ky., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Chas. Brumfield.

F.D. Adkins was the dinner guest of K.E. Toney, Saturday.

Bill Adkins and Harriette Carey were seen out walking Saturday evening.

Misses Lola and Essa Adkins, Lillie and Harriette Cary, and Roxie Tomblin were in Harts, Saturday.

Mrs. W.M. McCann has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Watson Adkins.

Alderson Rutherford and little son, Woodroe, of Peach Creek, and sister, Mrs. Saul Bowen of Midkiff, were calling on friends here Sunday.

Herb Adkins made a business trip in Logan, Saturday.

Harts 05.22.1925

27 Monday 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 22 May 1925:

Mrs. Fisher B. Adkins, of this place has been visiting relatives at East Hamlin the past week.

Mrs. Chas. Brumfield has moved in his fine new residence at Harts.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Adkins and Robert Brumfield made a flying trip to Ranger and back in their car Friday evening.

Miss Jessie Brumfield one of Lincoln county’s most popular school teachers, has completed her school at Rector, W.Va., and returned to her home in Harts, where she will leave soon for Marshall College and was accompanied by Mrs. Tony Johnson, of Lexington, Ky.

Mr. C.C. Pack, of Wayne county, was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Brumfield at Harts, Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dingess, of Logan, were the guests of her mother, Mrs. Chas. Brumfield at Harts, Sunday.

Mr. Edward Brumfield, of Hamlin High School is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Brumfield at Harts.

Mr. Bill Vance, C. & O. fireman and Miss Dorothy Workman, of Big Creek, Miss Pearl Brumfield, of Toney, were calling on Miss Jessie Brumfield at Harts Saturday.

There were several from this place attended the examination at Logan last week.

Mr. Amon Ferguson and Miss Jessie Brumfield, Arta Dingess, Cora Adkins, Hazel Toney, Sylvia Shelton, Enos Dials, Edward Brumfield were car riding Sunday.

Homer White, C. & O. agent of Ranger and several others were calling on Chas. Brumfield at Harts, Monday evening.

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.

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