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John B. Wilkinson

07 Saturday Nov 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for John B. Wilkinson, who resided at Logan Court House in Logan County, West Virginia:

Prosecuting attorney, Logan C.H., W.Va., is a member of one of the oldest and most honorable families of that State. His ancestors came from England, and were among the early settlers of Virginia, where their descendants have ever been held in the highest esteem for those sterling qualities of mind and heart that have been transmitted from father to son through many generations. The subject of this sketch is a son of David and Rebecca (Chafin) Wilkinson. The father, born in Wythe county, Va., Feb. 13, 1837, was married Feb. 11, 1859, and died in his native county Nov. 25, 1862, holding rank of captain in the Confederate army, in which he had been one of the bravest officers. His wife, and the mother of John B. Wilkinson, was born in Logan county, March 29, 1838; she resides there at present. Her son, the gentleman of whom this brief record is taken, was born in Logan county, W.Va., Feb. 13, 1860, and was married there Sept. 21, 1882, to Mary B. Straton, also a native of that county. Their home has been blessed with the following offspring: Maggie, born May 3, 1884; Nellie, born Nov. 14, 1886, died Aug. 5, 1888; and John B., born Nov. 30, 1888. Mrs. John B. Wilkinson was born March 20, 1864. Mr. Wilkinson was appointed Circuit Clerk of Logan county in 1883; was an efficient officer, but resigned the same year. In 1884 he was elected prosecuting attorney for that county, and served so ably that, at the expiration of his term, he was re-elected and has held the office ever since, having never had any opposition at either election. Though young, he is one of the ablest in his profession in his State, and is a citizen well meriting the confidence and trust that have been reposed in him by his fellow citizens. With his amiable and accomplished wife and their two promising children, he resides at his beautiful residence at Logan C.H., where he has the largest and most extensive library in the county, and his law office is the handsomest in the town.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 846-847.

Thompson-Adams Family Cemetery (2014)

17 Saturday Oct 2015

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The Thompson-Adams Family Cemetery, which I visited on 24 June 2014, is located 0.7 miles up Hoover Fork of Harts Creek in Logan County, WV.

Row 1

Vernon Lee Thompson (08 March 1971-10 March 1971)

Frederick Q. Thompson (26 October 1963-19 June 2004)

(gap in graves)

Mary Ann Thompson (1905-1987); d/o Richard and Emma (Keenan) Vance; m. Millard Thompson

Millard Thompson (1903-1983); s/o James and Margurette (Mullins) Thompson

Willie Thompson (17 August 1934-29 October 1976); c/o Millard and Mary A. (Vance) Thompson

Row Below (begin at foot of Willie Thompson)

What appears to be two baby graves are the legs of Mary (Vance) Thompson.

Row 2

Herbert Thompson (23 April 1897-18 June 1986); s/o James and Margurette (Mullins) Thompson

Myrtle Thompson (13 April 1901-19 January 1975); d/o Benjamin and V. Susan (Abbott) Adams

Row 3

Fred Adams (1907-1990); s/o Benjamin and V. Susan (Abbott) Adams

Lola Mae Adams (1907-1986); d/o Otto and Delilah Ann (Browning) Nichols; m. Fredrick Troy Adams

Herbert Adams (28 July 1921-11 April 1984); s/o V. Susan (Abbott) Adams

Gladys Adams (1909-1989); d/o Benjamin and V. Susan (Abbott) Adams

Nora G. Adams (18 February 1903-09 November 1934); d/o Benjamin and V. Susan (Abbott) Adams

Row 4

Alvie L. Thompson (31 March 1929-05 November 2011); s/o Herbert and Myrtle (Adams) Thompson

Little section nearby:

“Chance” (1998-2013)

“Katie”

“Chelsea”

Perhaps another marker

Thomas C. Whited

17 Saturday Oct 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Thomas C. Whited, who resided at Logan Court House in Logan County, West Virginia:

Of Logan C.H., was born in Russell county, Va., Nov. 25, 1854, and resided there till 1870, when he sent several years traveling in the western part of the United States; in 1877 he located at Logan C.H., and was engaged in teaching; was appointed in 1880 a member of the board of examiners for that county; this position he held until 1885, when he was elected county superintendent of public schools, which position he filled with much credit, and resigned in 1886, having been elected clerk of Circuit Court. He was married March 4, 1880, to Celia Totten. They have been blessed with the following offspring, born in order here given: Effie, born Feb. 20, 1882; Willie G., born Aug. 17, 1884; Hattie P., born Nov. 16, 1886; Addie B., born April 25, 1889. Mrs. Thomas C. Whited was born at Logan C.H., W.Va., Sept. 22, 1861. Her father, Rev. John A. Totten, a minister of the M.E. Church, was born in Oakland, Md., was married to Juditha Bonnifield in Randolph county, W.Va., and died in Greenbrier county, W.Va., in the Confederate camp, in 1861. His widow lives at Logan C.H. The subject of this sketch is a son of Robert and Anna (Meadows) Whited. The father, born near Lynchburg, Va., March 7, 1819, is now residing in Chautauqua county, Kan., where he owns extensive and valuable property, and is one of the largest stock raisers in that State. His wife, and the mother of Thomas C. Whited, was born near Lynchburg, Va., in 1821, and died in Russell county, Va., April 3, 1869. The Whited or Whitehead family came originally from Ireland to Virginia, and were among the first settlers of that State. Its branches are scattered in almost every State of the Union, and particularly in the Western States. They have always been people of influence and position, and noted for honor, industry and energy.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 845-846.

Francis M. White

08 Thursday Oct 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Francis M. White, who resided at Logan Court House in Logan County, West Virginia:

Is now engaged in merchandising and farming in Logan county, owning a large store and residence at Logan C.H., and a valuable farm in the neighborhood. He has held several important offices of trust, among them that of deputy sheriff of Logan county for three terms; was postmaster at Logan C.H. for eight years, besides many others, all of which he filled honorably and with an efficiency that proves how fully he merits the confidence of his fellow citizens. At the age of 18 he enlisted as sergeant of Co. I, 7th W.Va. Cav., U.S.A., and served most gallantly from 1862, the date of his enlistment, until 1865, when he was honorably discharged and mustered out at Wheeling, W.Va. After the close of the war of the rebellion, against which his service had been rendered, he returned to his native county, and was there married to Miss Mary Riffe, July 25, 1866. Of this union the following are the issue: Sarah, born July 23, 1867, died Oct. 14, 1875; Mary M., born Oct. 4, 1868, died March 23, 1869; Carlos B., born Jan. 3, 1870, resides with his parents; Bilton, born Sept. 17, 1871, died Oct. 11, 1875; Cora, born July 12, 1875, resides with her parents; Janette, born Nov. 20, 1877, resides with her parents; Bertha, born Aril 13, 1879, resides with her parents; Millard, born Sept. 23, 1882, resides with his parents; James, born Set. 3, 1885. The father was born July 26, 1844; the mother Nov. 15, 1841. Mr. White is a descendant of an old and honorable family that has for many years been looked up to as leaders on account of their sterling worth and strong influence. The subject of this sketch is one of the most popular citizens of Logan co. Besides the business above spoken of, he is engaged in the management of his other valuable estate.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 845.

129th Regiment Virginia Militia (Carter’s Company)

08 Thursday Oct 2015

Posted by in Big Harts Creek, Chapmanville, Civil War, Crawley Creek, Green Shoal, Harts, Little Harts Creek

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The 129th Regiment Virginia Militia, commanded by Colonel John DeJarnett, consisted of men primarily from Logan County, (West) Virginia. The 129th existed to protect Logan County. Carter’s Company, captained by Barnett “Barney” Carter, consisted of many Harts Creek men, all of whom enlisted on 27 August 1861 at Logan Court House, Logan County, (West) Virginia. The 129th, including Carter’s Company, participated in the Battle of Boone Court House on 1 September 1861 and the Battle of Kanawha Gap on 25 September 1861. In 1862, Carter’s Company essentially became Company D, 34th Battalion Virginia Cavalry. (This list will be updated periodically.)

Albert Abbott*, Abbotts Branch

Benjamin Adams, Crawley Creek

John Quincy Adams, Harts Creek

Aaron Adkins

Canaan Adkins, West Fork of Harts Creek [Lincoln County Feud]

Enos “Jake” Adkins, 1st Lieutenant, Douglas Branch (Ferrellsburg)

Isaac Adkins, Jr., Harts Creek (Big Branch area)

Isaac Adkins, 2nd Sergeant, Harts Creek (Big Branch area)

John H. Adkins

Lewis Baisden

Riland Baisden

Anderson Barker

Benjamin Barker

James M. Berry

Jacob Browning

Josiah Browning, 4th Sergeant

Andrew Jackson Browning, Harts Creek

Allen B. Brumfield, Big Ugly Creek

Evermont Ward Brumfield, Big Ugly Creek

Alexander Bryant, Harts Creek

George Bryant, Harts Creek

James Bryant, Harts Creek

Rufus Bryant, Harts Creek

Ed Burchett

William F. B_____

Jesse W. Carter

Barnett Carter, Captain, Hoover Fork of Harts Creek

John C. Chapman, 1st Corporal

Garland Conley, Smokehouse Fork of Harts Creek

Guy Conley, Conley Branch (Chapmanville)

Henry Conley, Conley Branch (Chapmanville)

Maston Conley, Chapmanville

Oliver Conley, Crawley Creek

Reuben Conley

Thomas Conley, Conley Branch (Chapmanville)

James Dalton, Harts Creek

Martin Dalton, Harts Creek

Harvey S. Dingess*, Crawley Creek

Henderson Dingess, Smokehouse Fork of Harts Creek [Lincoln County Feud]

James Dingess, 3rd Corporal

John Dingess

Peter C. Dingess, Crawley Creek

William A. Dingess

William S. Dingess

Mathias Elkins

William D. Elkins*, 2nd Corporal

D.J. Estep

Shade Estep, 4th Corporal

Fulton D. Ferrell, 3rd Sergeant

James P. Ferrell, Big Ugly Creek

Samuel Ferrell

Isaac Fleming

William T. Fowler, West Fork/Marsh Fork of Harts Creek

Admiral S. Fry, Green Shoal

Christian T. “Jack” Fry*, Abbotts Branch

Fleming Fry

Lewis “Jupiter” Fry, Big Ugly Creek (Gill)

Peter Fry

Robert Fry

Russell Fry

Edward Garrett, 2nd Lieutenant

Isaac G. Gartin, 2nd Lieutenant, Little Harts Creek

George Godby

Tolbert S. Godby, 1st Sergeant

Isaac O. Jeffrey

Henderson Lambert, Bend of the River

William C. Lambert, Bend of the River area

Ira Lucas

Calahill McCloud, Harts Creek or Twelve Pole Creek

Charles McCloud

Jackson McCloud

John McCloud

B. McNeely

James Mullins

Martin Van Buren Mullins, Harts Creek

Robert “Bob” Mullins, Harts Creek

Spencer A. Mullins, Bridge Branch area (Atenville)

Weddington Mullins, Harts Creek

Daniel “Bill” Nester, Browns Branch

William Owens

Arnold Perry

D.H. Perry

Jeremiah Perry

Thompson Perry

Andrew Robinson, Harts Creek

John R. Robinson

Griffin Stollings

Jefferson Thompson, Thompson Branch of Harts Creek

Alford Tomblin, Sr., Harts Creek

Alford Tomblin, Jr., Harts Creek

James Tomblin

Moses Tomblin

Burbus C. Toney, Green Shoal area (Toney)

Squire Toney, Big Ugly Creek

Andrew Jackson Vance

Abner Vance, West Fork of Harts Creek

Addison Vance

Lewis Vance

James Wills

Abijah “Bige” Workman

David Workman

John W. Workman

Moses Workman

Obediah Workman

William Workman

(*) denotes my direct ancestors

Major William Straton

04 Sunday Oct 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Major William Straton, who resided at Logan Court House in Logan County, West Virginia:

Was born in Logan county, W.Va., April 14, 1821. His wife, Mary A. Perry, was born in the same county June 1, 1831, and there they were united in marriage Sept. 13, 1849. Of the offspring of this marriage the following is the record: David, born Jan. 4, 1853, married, died May 15, 1890; Victoria, born Dec. 23, 1857, died April 23, 1858; Minnie, born June 12, 1859, married, died Sept. 17, 1886; Allen B., born June 7, 1855, married; Vicie, born Dec. 9, 1861, married; Mary B., born Mar. 20, 1864, married. The subject of this sketch was elected clerk of the county court in March, 1845, and was elected clerk of circuit court in Logan county in 1849, and served until 1852; was re-elected county and circuit clerk in 1852 and 1858, which office he retained until 1865. In the civil war he supported the Southern cause, in which he volunteered in 1861, and was commissioned major of the 34th Va. V.C.; In this regiment he served nobly until the close of the struggle. At the battle of Beech Creek, Logan county, W.Va., Aug. 7, 1862, he was severely wounded in the arm and breast; the last was almost a mortal wound, but recovering he again entered the Confederate army, and was one of its most gallant and efficient officers. When the war ended he came back to his family, and in his native county since has held many offices of trust and honor, esteemed and respected by all who have ever known him. His father, Joseph Straton, was born in Ireland March 4, 1794, emigrated to America in 1800, and died in Logan county, W.Va., Jan. 3, 1846; his wife, Polly Henderson, mother of Major William Straton, was born in Monroe county, Va., March 27, 1803, and died in Sequin, Guadalupe county, Texas, April 22, 1890. Major William Straton now practices law at Logan Court House, W.Va.; he was a member of the House of Delegates from 1871 to 1877.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 842.

Gore-Farley Family Cemetery (2011)

03 Saturday Oct 2015

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The Gore-Farley Family Cemetery, which I visited on 25 July 2011, is located on Gore Road at Halcyon, an old community situated at West Fork of Harts Creek, Logan County, WV.

Row 1

Roberta Joyce Gore (15 August 1934-01 September 1971); d/o Ira Wilson and Maggie (Gore) Gore

Row 2

Joyce Bartram (07 November 1956-07 November 1956)

Row 3

Freda J. Gore (18 October 1939-18 October 1939)

Phillip R. Gore (30 November 1943-30 November 1943)

Claude B. Workman, Jr. (22 May 1956-24 May 1956)

Marvin Lee Farley (02 November 1938-29 November 19__)

Row 4

Harvey Gore (22 December 1913-04 November 1971); s/o Joseph and Flora (Dingess) Gore

Flora M. Gore (1882-1935); d/o William S. and Nancy (Perry) Dingess

Joseph E. Gore (1877-1963); s/o Harvey Lee and Polly (Hall) Gore

Row 5

Easter Walsh (12 April 1936-30 August 1937)

French Gore (14 August 1918-14 March 1960); s/o Joseph and Flora (Dingess) Gore; WV PFC CO A 708 MIL POLICE BN WWII

Row 6

Lossie D. Gore (06 January 1935-08 December 1979); s/o Elzie and Roxie (Curry) Gore

Polly Ann Clark (29 February 1908-11 September 1983); d/o Joseph and Flora (Dingess) Gore; m. John C. Clark

Row 7

Glen Tracy Farley (26 March 1937-24 April 1978)

Traci Elizabeth Phipps (05 June 1976-05 June 1976)

Row 8

Troy Dingess (11 December 1913-still alive?); s/o Julius C. and Polly (Farley) Dingess

Ova F. Dingess (05 January 1916-26 April 1985); d/o Elzie and Roxie (Curry) Gore; m. Troy Dingess

Elzie D. Gore (14 April 1890-19 June 1982); s/o Harvey and Polly (Hall) Gore

Roxie A. Gore (04 October 1896-no date); d/o Andrew Russell and Pheobe (Farley) Curry; m. Elzie D. Gore; Roxie was featured in the Summer 1990 issue of Goldenseal magazine

Row 9

Chester Farley (15 September 1907-19 March 1993); s/o James and Elizabeth (Dingess) Farley

India Farley (15 September 1911-05 January 1995); d/o Joseph and Flora (Dingess) Gore; m. Chester Farley

Row 10

Jewell Fleming (20 December 1932-25 July 2000)

Row 11

John Lee Workman (11 May 1983-04 February 1992); s/o Lucas and Debra Workman

Row 12

Guy Farley (10 August 1915-06 June 1974); s/o James and Elizabeth (Dingess) Farley; PVT US ARMY

Vincent D. Farley (21 July 1921-20 February 1969); WV S1 US NAVY WWII

Jerry and Terry Farley (03 August 1949-04 August 1949)

Row 13

Thomas Watson Kirk (07 September 1934-25 May 1993); s/o Musco and Sallie (Workman) Kirk; nicknamed “Joe;” PVT US ARMY

Diana Rose Moore (26 November 1968-29 January 1969)

Row 14

Vida Lee Gore (18 October 1916-06 November 2008); d/o James and Elizabeth (Dingess) Farley; m. Alva Gore

Alva Gore (27 March 1914-17 July 1981); s/o Elzie and Roxie (Curry) Gore

____ Gore (14 February 1941-14 February 1941); d/o Alva and Vida (Farley) Gore

Donetta Gore (__ December 1945-__ December 1945)

Still Born (__ January 1958, only date)

Row 15

James Farley (07 March 1881-22 January 1938); s/o W. David and Lucinda (Bryant) Farley

Elizabeth Farley (24 July 1879-13 August 1940); d/o William S. and Nancy (Perry) Dingess; m. James Farley

Nora Dingess (30 December 1908-03 October 1990)

John W. Stafford

03 Saturday Oct 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for John W. Stafford, who resided at Gilbert Creek in Logan County, West Virginia:

Son of John and Levisa (Spratt) Stafford, was born Oct. 27, 1833, in Logan county, W.Va. His father was born Feb. 10, 1810, in Tazewell county, Va., and died in Logan county on March 12, 1862, and his mother was born in Zanesville, O., on Dec. 6, 1811, dying in Logan county also on Aug. 25, 1886. John W., the subject of this sketch, enlisted in the Confederate States army in July, 1861; commissioned lieutenant of Co. H, 10th Va. V.I., serving until the close of the struggle; discharged in 1865 at Ft. Delaware prison. Mr. Stafford is now engaged in farming and merchandising, and was elected county superintendent of schools in Logan county in 1875, serving until 1877; post office address, Gilbert Creek, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 841.

Big Creek 06.20.1924

17 Thursday Sep 2015

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An unknown local correspondent from Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on June 20, 1924:

As Big Creek has been silent for a long time, I’ll write a bit of news.

Audley H. Austin paid Big Creek a short visit last Tuesday.

Miss Florence Wheeler and Miss Dicy Thomas have returned after a short stay in Logan.

There were quite a bunch of girls and boys at the croquet yards Sunday. Wonder who beat?

Miss Nell Perry made a flying trip to Logan, Monday.

Wonder how “Red” liked the car ride Sunday afternoon.

Jumbo Adams was seen on our streets here Sunday.

Mrs. John Roberts spent Sunday in Stone Branch and Kitchen.

Mr. Cecil Hager and Miss Nannie Lilly were out car riding Sunday afternoon.

Do you remember way back when Big Creek had only one automobile?

Charlie Harmon and Frank Toney spent all Sunday joy riding all by themselves.

We sure did have lots of noise here last Sunday. What is going to become of Big Creek?

Miss Pearl Mobley and Tom Vance were car riding last Monday.

Miss Susie Harmon spent Saturday night in Banco.

Florence how did you enjoy yourself Sunday?

What has become of Clay Pierce? I never see him any more. He must have been kidnapped.

Misses Marie Kitchen, Susie Harmon, Ruby Lucas, Lucille Toney, Christine Kitchen and Alta Ferrell were seen making their way to the croquet yard Sunday evening.

Miss Gladys Sanders has come home after a weeks’ stay on the farm.

Mrs. Ethel Hunter was visiting her father here but has returned to her home in Stollings, W.Va.

Well as news is scarce this week will send more next time.

With good luck and best wishes to the dear old Banner.

James S.P. Stafford

17 Thursday Sep 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for James S.P. Stafford, who resided in Logan County, West Virginia:

Son of John and Levisa (Spratt) Stafford (record given in sketch of John W. Stafford), was born Jan. 25, 1851, in Logan county, W.Va. On Jan. 18, 1878, he was united in marriage with Margaret E. Spratt, who was born in Tazewell county, Va., on Oct. 11, 1858. The records of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Stafford are as follows: Eva L., born Nov. 30, 1878; Levisa J., born Oct. 4, 1880; Ida Z., born Aug. 5, 1884; Suda E., born Nov. 9, 1886; and Essie P., June 20, 1888. Mrs. Stafford’s parents are John W. and Maria Jane (Peery) Spratt, her father was born Nov. 10, 1815, at Mt. Vernon, O., and now resides in Tazewell county, Va.; her mother was born in Tazewell county May 15, 1820, and died there on Feb. 13, 1875. The marriage of her parents was solemnized April 3, 1843, the Rev. David Young officiating, in Tazewell county, Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 841.

Floyd S. Stafford

05 Saturday Sep 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Floyd S. Stafford, who resided at Christian in Logan County, West Virginia:

Was born in Logan county Dec. 15, 1838, in what is now the State of West Virginia, but was then a part of Virginia. In the war between the States his sympathies were with his native State, and he volunteered early in the struggle, serving till the surrender of General Lee at Appomattox, having enlisted in 1861 in Co. D, 36th Va. V.I. At the battle of Fayetteville, W.Va., Sept. 10, 1862, he was severely wounded, but after recovering he returned to services, and engaged in many more hard fought battles, till honorably paroled May 1, 1865, at Lewisburg, Va. Since the war he has resided on his farm in Logan county, in the cultivation of which and the management of a valuable grist mill that he also owns, he has been and is now engaged. His estate is situated on Guyandotte River and is one of the most valuable in the county, consisting of mineral and timber lands. As a citizen he is honored and beloved by all who know him; his post office address is Christian, Logan county, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 840-841.

Alexander Stafford

03 Thursday Sep 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Alexander Stafford, who resided at Gilbert Creek in Logan (now Mingo) County, West Virginia:

Son of John and Levisa (Spratt) Stafford, was born March 7, 1854, in Logan county, W.Va. His parents are now deceased. On May 3, 1882, Mr. Stafford was united in marriage with Loventia A. Alderson. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Stafford are three in number, born in the order named: John E., born Oct. 2, 1884; Lura D., born Oct. 25, 1887; and Earl D., born May 17, 1889. Mrs. Stafford was born Nov. 16, 1862, in Logan county, W.Va. Mr. Stafford was engaged in mercantile pursuits from 1884 until 1888, and is at present filling the position of postmaster at Gilbert Creek, Logan county, W.Va., in connection with which he is also engaged in farming. Post office address, Gilbert Creek, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 840.

Adolphus Spratt

31 Monday Aug 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Adolphus Spratt, who resided at Gilbert in Logan (now Mingo) County, West Virginia:

Was born Oct. 15, 1847, in Tazewell county, Va., and for quite a number of years has been an honored citizen of Logan county, W.Va. On Aug. 3, 1876, in this county, he was united in marriage with Laura C. Justice, who was born there June 11, 1859. Six children have been the result of this union: Jennie B., born Feb. 27, 1878; Josie, born April 19, 1880; Lettie Lee, born March 30, 1882; John E., born Jan. 27, 1884; Thomas G., born July 17, 1886, and died June 7, 1887; and Wiley F., born Feb. 15, 1889. Mr. Spratt is engaged in farming and running a saw mill, having also filled a number of county offices of trust and honor. He was trustee of public schools in Triadelphia district from 1886 to the present, and has for some time past been overseer of public roads. His post office address is Gilbert, Logan county, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 840.

Pat and Eva (Brumfield) Kirk

30 Sunday Aug 2015

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poppy and grandma

Pat and Eva (Brumfield) Kirk, my great-grandparents, with daughters, Lois and Iris. For most of their lives, they lived on Piney Fork of West Fork of Harts Creek in Logan County, WV, Pigeon Creek in Mingo County, and Ferrellsburg in Lincoln County. Poppy and Grandma married on 30 August 1911 (my birthday) at Cole Branch of Harts Creek.

Squire Sol Adams Family Cemetery (2014)

30 Sunday Aug 2015

Posted by in Big Harts Creek, Cemeteries, Whirlwind

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The Squire Sol Adams Family Cemetery, which I visited on 5 July 2014, is located a short distance up the hollow behind the Sol Adams cabin at Whirlwind on Harts Creek, Logan County. It is located on the hill behind the cabin to the left of the road and creek going up the hollow. You can drive to the cemetery.

Row 1

Ernest Lee Workman (28 August 1923-27 August 1945); s/o Elbert and Rosa (Adams) Workman

(gap)

Unmarked rounded headstone and footstone

Unmarked headstone and footstone (child)

Unmarked headstone and footstone fallen over (child)

Row 2

Rosalie Alexander (12 July 1938 — only date); d/o Charles and Olive (Adams) Alexander; died July 14, 1939, according to death record; her name is at the top of the stone also containing Everett Alexander’s name

Everett H. Alexander (31 October 1942-1 November 1942); middle name “Hershel;” s/o Charles and Olive (Adams) Alexander; died October 31, 1942, according to death record; his name is at the bottom of the stone also containing Rosalie Alexander’s name

Elias Workman (24 March 1934-29 August 1934); s/o Delmas and Martellia (Smith) Workman

Rosa Lee Workman (15 October 1908-20 June 1978); d/o Solomon and Ellen (Curry) Adams; married Everett Workman

Everett E. Workman (05 August 1902-24 November 1943); s/o George and Minnie (Thompson) Workman

Amanda Adams (21 February 1931-26 February 1931); d/o Elbert and Rosa Lee (Adams) Workman

H.E. Adams (10 April 1925-24 April 1925); named “Harry Eugene Adams;” s/o Elias and Hollena (Dingess) Adams

Unmarked grave with headstone and footstone

Ivan Spry (__ January 1945-27 February 1945); s/o Earsel and Georgia (Adams) Spry

Junie Adams (25 March 1920-05 July 1921); named “Janie Adams” in death record; s/o Frank and Susan (Mullins) Adams

Elmer Adams (03 June 1917-03 June 1917); Logan County death records list an “Elina Adams” dying at Whirlwind in this year with no parents given

Lucian Adams (__ August ____) — dates mostly chipped away

Unmarked grave with headstone and footstone

Row 3

Rosa Alexander (14 July 1939-14 July 1939)

NOTE: This tombstone is located behind the Rosalie/Everett E. Alexander stone that begins Row 2. I think Everett is buried in Row 2, and Rosa is buried directly behind him. The family has only bought one modern tombstone to mark both graves.

Elmer Workman (03 September 1932-28 December 1932); s/o Zelma Workman

Zelma Workman (13 February 1918-03 November 1932); d/o Stonewall and Tema (Adams) Workman

Evert Workman (04 January 1932-13 July 1932); s/o Stonewall and Tema (Adams) Workman

Eva Workman (23 June 1925-21 September 1925)

Lola Adams (May 1919-October 1920)

Belva Adams (06 April 1898-13 November 1919); d/o John H. and Nancy J. (Adkins) Mullins; m. Anthony Adams, Jr.

Bessie Adams (19 April 1899-17 February 1941); d/o Stephen “Yank” and Harriet (Carter) Mullins; m. Anthony Adams, Jr.

Timogene Adams (13 October 1935-30 September 1942); d/o Anthony and Bessie (Mullins) Adams

Row 4

L.V. Bush (18 August 1924-25 November 1927); named “Vernard Bush;” s/o Will and Dicie (Adams) Bush

(gap)

Sol Adams (05 January 1869-22 March 1927); s/o Anthony and Alafair (Chapman) Adams

There is a black rock unusually close to the grave marker for Ellen Adams; I think it is her old stone. It is unlikely another grave, but could be.

Ellen Adams (13 _______ 1871-10 June 1951); d/o Jesse and Nickiti (Thompson) Curry; m. Solomon Adams

Dicie A. Bush (14 March 1892-16 October 1963); d/o Solomon and Ellen (Curry) Adams

W.M. “Will” Bush (10 May 1889-18 October 1957); named “Willie A. Bush” in 1900 census; s/o George and Minerva Frances (Lucas) Bush

Elbert Bush (16 August 1922-06 December 1962); s/o Will and Dicie (Adams) Bush

Clifford Bush (1911-1967); s/o Will and Dicie (Adams) Bush

Vesta Bush (1917-1981)

Row 5

Francis M. Collins (01 October 1842-24 June 1925); CO D 34 VA CAV CSA; s/o Levi and Nancy (Johnson) Collins

Unmarked rock headstone and footstone

Unmarked round headstone and footstone

B + B October 23?, 1919 (only date)

Row 6

Minnie Smith (1933-2014); d/o Stonewall and Tema (Adams) Workman; m1. Opie Tomblin; m2. Sherman Smith

Tema Workman (1896-1974); born July 26, 1896; d/o Solomon and Ellen (Curry) Adams; died November 9, 1974

Stonewall Workman (1890-1969); born December 1892; s/o Robert and Clarissa (Kirk) Workman; died April 20, 1969

Arson Workman (01 January 1925-09 February 2002); PFC US ARMY; s/o Stonewall and Tema (Adams) Workman

(gap)

Molly Mullins (30 October 1904-05 March 1933); d/o Luke and Almeda (Workman) Curry; married Frank Mullins

Mollie Mullins (30 October 1904-05 March 1933) This is Molly’s old stone (see above); this tombstone is shaped the same as Molly’s footstone (above); someone has used this stone to mark a grave beside of Molly

Almeda Curry (16 January 1872-20 June 1950); d/o Moses and Mary “Polly” (Mullins) Workman; m. Luke Curry

Luke Curry (20 February 1874-07 June 1956); s/o Jesse and Nickiti (Thompson) Curry

Row 7

Dave Jack Tackett (06 May 1926-1988)

Zada Susan Tackett (28 September 1916-14 December 1978); married Dave Jack Tackett

Newer Section

Joseph C. Greene (01 March 1959-12 October 1985)

Brenda K. Greene (21 November 1957-still alive); married Joseph C. Greene on May 6, 1978

Roma Lee Bryant (10 February 1938-04 August 1992); d/o Stonewall and Tema (Adams) Workman; married Homer A. Bryant

Homer A. Bryant (07 April 1937-still alive); s/o Alonzo and Wealthy (Hensley) Bryant

Martellia Workman (16 November 1914-28 October 1982); married Delmas Workman on May 14, 1933

Delmas Workman (23 January 1916-20 June 1989); s/o Stonewall and Tema (Adams) Workman

(gap)

Thomas J. Yeager (24 January 1930-16 April 1996); US ARMY KOREA; s/o Thomas and Mattie Yeager

At a spot beside of Thomas J. Yeager’s grave, his tin funeral home marker is placed at the foot of where an adjacent grave might be. It is not placed at his footstone; it is placed beside of his grave location. There is otherwise no indication that a grave is located beside of him.

(gap)

Nancy J. Workman (20 September 1939-still alive)

Earsel Workman (15 December 1936-23 August 2013); s/o Delmas and Martellia (Smith) Workman

Big Creek 06.06.1924

27 Thursday Aug 2015

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An unknown local correspondent from Big Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on June 6, 1924:

We sure are having some weather down here at present time.

Miss Georgia Thomas named her son after Con Chafin.

Miss Myrtle Mobley arrived home from Logan Tuesday.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Luther Elkins, a fine big boy on May 25.

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hager of Hamlin have been visiting relatives of Big Creek.

Ms. Erskine Elkins paid Rector, W.Va., a visit Sunday. Erskine tell us if you saw Sadie.

Miss Georgia Lilly looks awful lonesome since Mr. Dennie Morris broke with her.

Gracie tell us why you let Rubie take Earl.

Miss Ethel Elkins and Mr. Earthel Hill are engaged to be married June 25.

Rev. I.J. Elkins preached an interesting sermon at Limestone Sunday.

Mr. George Shackleford of Henlawson was visiting Big Creek Sunday. Tell us George why you were looking across the river so lonesome like.

Mr. Jessie Toney must have the blues about something. He plays the Victrola from 8 o’clock in the morning until 10 in the afternoon. His favorite piece is “Red Hot Mama.”

Mrs. Earley Trent of Glen Alum is visiting Mrs. Luther Elkins.

Mrs. Nan Vance has been ill for several days but is improving now.

Mr. Franklin Estep had a long chat with Miss Ethel Elkins this morning.

Gladys, you better step up or she will beat your time.