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Thomas Buchanan

29 Wednesday Apr 2015

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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.

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.

David T. Bryan

25 Saturday Apr 2015

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

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

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

Harts 04.10.1925

25 Saturday 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 10 April 1925:

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brumfield made a business trip to Logan Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Watson Adkins were shopping in Logan Saturday.

Edward Brumfield of Hamlin spent the week end with home folks at Harts.

Mrs. Ward Brumfield, of Harts was thrown by a horse while out horse back riding and was seriously injured. She is slowly recovering.

R.M. Sovine, of Huntington, was calling on Miss Jessie Brumfield of Harts, Friday evening.

John W. Halley, of Hamlin and Miss Cora Adkins of Harts were seen out car riding Saturday.

Mrs. Winifred Enochs and children of Ranger, were the guests of Mrs. Chas. Brumfield at Harts, Friday evening.

Fisher Adkins of Harts made a flying trip to Huntington Saturday.

Chas. Brumfield of Harts made a business trip to Gill Saturday afternoon.

Hendricks Brumfield was in town today.

Jessie Brumfield of Rector spent the week end with homefolks at Harts.

Mrs. Lace Brumfield of Queens Ridge was shopping in Logan, Friday.

Joe Brumfield of Harts is on the sick list.

Mrs. Beatrice Adkins was in town today.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Adkins of Harts were seen out car riding Sunday evening.

Enos Dials of Rector spent the week end with home folks at Harts. Miss Nola Adkins and Miss Garnet Dingess were the guests of Miss Jessie Brumfield Saturday evening.

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

Dingess News 08.13.1891

22 Sunday Mar 2015

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“Quousquo Tandem,” a local correspondent at Dingess in present-day Mingo County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan County Banner printed on August 13, 1891:

Presuming upon the absence of any regular correspondent from this place I will give your readers the happenings at Dingess.

For the last few days there has been dearth of rain.

Health in general is good, except among some of those engaged in hard work and addicted to the too free use of water. An indisposition is prevalent at present, something akin to dysentery.

William Mullins, who was lately injured at the sawmill, is rapidly recovering.

Dingess now boasts of a string band, composed of a number of our Italian citizens, who are at present engaged in working in the tunnel, and “oft through the still night” may be heard the dulcet strains of the mandolin and violin cello ringing in harmony as they are gently wafted above.

Commodore Andrew Perry’s mill is running full time and things are speeding along nicely. Although not a large man, Commodore has a heart as big as the whole county, and he deserves all the success he is having.

Peter Dingess is hauling for the Perry mill and keeps an abundant supply of logs in the yard.

Jack Dingess has developed into a full-fledged “Boniface.” He has at present stopping with him some twelve or more men engaged in arching the tunnel. He sets a good table and has pleasant accommodations. At night, after the inner man has been refreshed all adjourn to the front porch, where an open air concert is rendered by the “string band,” in the delectation of all within hearing distance.

“Uncle” Jim Spaulding, son and daughter, and Jack Mounts left for a brief visit to their homes in Wayne county, last week.

Lias Perry is again with us looking well and hearty after his visit home.

Dr. Cecil L. Hudgins grave (2015)

15 Sunday Feb 2015

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Dr. Cecil L. Hudgins was one of two physicians who treated Hollena Brumfield after her ambush. At the time of the Lincoln County Feud, Dr. Hudgins lived in Logan, WV. Earlier today, I visited his grave in Ashland, Kentucky.

 

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Dr. Cecil L. Hudgins was one of two physicians who treated Hollena Brumfield after her ambush. At the time of the Lincoln County Feud, Dr. Hudgins lived in Logan, WV. He later settled in Olive Hill, Kentucky. Earlier today, I visited his grave in Ashland, Kentucky.

 

Harts area teachers, 1925-1926

03 Saturday Jan 2015

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In 1925-1926, Lincoln County (WV) Superintendent of Schools Rufus P. Lambert of Hamlin and Logan County (WV) Superintendent of Schools E.V. Parsons of Logan issued information regarding teachers in their respective counties for publication in the West Virginia Educational Directory. Given below are the names of Harts area teachers, post office address, enrollment, and county of employment. NOTE: Teachers did not necessarily teach in their immediate locale.

Anna Adams, Whirlwind, 38, Logan

Cole Adams, Queens Ridge, 24, Logan

Howard Adams, Whirlwind, 36, Logan

Ina Adams, Shively, 32, Logan

Lot W. Adams, Big Creek, 8, Lincoln

Ula Adams, Yantus, 34, Logan

Fisher B. Adkins, Hart’s, 42, Logan

Rebel Adkins, Queens Ridge, 24, Lincoln

Ed Brumfield, Harts, 25, Lincoln

Jessie Brumfield, Harts, 45, Lincoln

Nora Brumfield, Harts, 20, Lincoln

Anna Butcher, Shively, 65, Logan

Lester H. Cross, Shively, 32, Logan

Sylvia Cyfers, Leet, 40, Lincoln

Enos Dial, Harts, 40, Lincoln

Alice Dingess, Queens Ridge, 66, Logan

Anna Dingess, Queens Ridge, 28, Logan

Beatrice Dingess, Hart’s, 12, Logan

Everett Dingess, Ferrellsburg, 36, Logan

Glen Dingess, Leet, 24, Lincoln

Lucy Dingess, Queens Ridge, 28, Logan

Fay Gill Frye, Gill, 33, Lincoln

Charlie Gore, Ferrrellsburg, 43, Lincoln

Walter Hauldren, Rector, 26, Lincoln

Wallace Haynor, Rector, 25, Lincoln

David E. Johnson, Dollie, 24, Lincoln

Blanche Mae Lambert, Sand Creek, 19, Lincoln

Thomas J. McGinnis, Whirlwind, 49, Logan

A.T. Miller, Danville, 12 Lincoln

Dixie Mullins, Queens Ridge, 35, Logan

Lizzie Nelson, Harts, 18, Lincoln

Beulah M. Rickman, Gill, 14, Lincoln

M.F. Tomblin, Queens Ridge, 44, Lincoln

Kile Topping, Atenville, 22, Lincoln

Willie J. Williams, Queens Ridge, 30, Lincoln

Fred Wilt, Rector, 7, Lincoln

The highest paid teachers are given below:

Lot W. Adams, $960/yr.

Fisher B. Adkins, $840/yr.

Alice Dingess, $840/yr.

Fay Gill Frye, $840/yr.

Charlie Gore, $840/yr.

A.T. Miller, $840/yr.

Walter Hauldren, $820/yr.

Beatrice Dingess, $800/yr.

The lowest paid teachers received $400/yr.

Source: West Virginia Educational Directory for the School Year 1925-1926

Yantus 10.20.1911

25 Thursday Dec 2014

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“Mountaineer,” a local correspondent at Yantus in Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, dated October 17, which the Logan Banner printed on Friday, October 20, 1911:

Lee A. Dingess, of Hart’s creek, was a visitor at Logan last week.

Lee A. Dingess and Guy Gore began working the road Monday.

Miss Anna Dingess spent Sunday at home, Halcyon, with her mother.

Vincent Dingess, of Crawley’s creek, was a visitor on Hart’s Cr Sunday.

Leander Cary, who went home wounded, has returned to his work in Logan.

Mrs. Susan Ferrell was at meeting on Crawley Sunday and says she had a good time.

Mr. Joe Acord of Logan, who has been employed by Beeval Adams, has returned home.

Halcyon-Yantus 12.08.1911

24 Wednesday Dec 2014

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An unnamed correspondent at Halcyon on the West Fork of Harts Creek and Yantus on the Striker Fork of Crawley Creek, Logan County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Logan Banner printed on Friday, December 8, 1911:

The Sunday school on Crawley is increasing.

Mr. Simon Dingess was at Crawley to Sunday school last Sunday.

Mr. French Gore, of Halcyon, killed a fine hog a few days ago. He said it weighed about twenty pounds.

Mr. Scott Thompson killed a fine hog last week.

Mr. Lee A. Dingess, of Halcyon, visited Logan last week.

Mr. Guy Gore was a visitor to Chapmanville last Saturday.

Leander Cary visited home last Sunday.

Marian Nelson preaches at the Low Gap church on next Sunday.

Eva Thompson, of Holden, was a visitor on last Sunday.

Green Jackson, who has been sick, is improving.

To buy cheap goods go to J.H. Vickers, Chapmanville.

Miss Anna Dingess spent last Sunday with her mother at Halcyon.

Gill News 06.14.1923

17 Sunday Aug 2014

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“Reporter,” a local correspondent from Gill in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Lincoln Republican printed on Thursday, June 14, 1923:

Miss Janie Thompson was the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sperry, and also assisted them while ill with the measles.

Earn Cooper, of Hager, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. W.M. Sperry, and also Mr. and Mrs. Ward Spears, the latter part of last week.

Elmer Fry has been hauling bank posts and ties the past week.

Hal Cyphers has been working at Omar the past week.

Quite a number of people from this section have been going to Logan to hear Billy Sunday preach.

W.M. Sperry and Andy Cyphers attended meeting at Sand Creek last Sunday.

J.E. Gore, Cancer Specialist of Madison, was here recently.

Ferguson Evans has moved to Hubball, where he will have employment in the mines.

The loafers, rats and moonshiners are not so thick around Gill at present as they have been.

Our Ticket Agent, C.M. Adkins, remains on the job at this place and knows business when he sees it.

Will Cyphers, of Wayne county, was the over Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. Cyphers. He reports the crops in Wayne good. 

Gill News 06.07.1923

16 Saturday Aug 2014

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“Reporter,” a local correspondent from Gill in Lincoln County, West Virginia, offered the following items, which the Lincoln Republican printed on Thursday, June 7, 1923:

Ward Spears, Coon Adkins, and Frank Cooper attended prayer meeting at Leet Friday night.

Frank Cooper who has been walking track for the C. & O. at Logan was here the latter part of last week.

There is a number of cases of measles in this section. The entire family of W.M. Sperry has been ill with them.

W.M. Sperry has been teaching a singing school at Buck Lick with good success. Large crowds are attending.

Philip Sperry returned home the latter part of last week from a visit on Parsner Creek, Nine Mile, Hamlin and West Hamlin.

The wages of the section men in this section were raised to $3.20 per day on May 16th. Mr. Tipton is foreman and is okay for the business.