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Winfield S. Ellis

20 Saturday Jun 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Winfield S. Ellis, who resided at Gilbert Creek, West Virginia:

Son of Lloyd and Flora (Spratt) Ellis, was born July 31, 1854. His parents were both born in Logan county, W.Va., and were married there on Oct. 25, 1841. His father was born Aug. 11, 1818, and his mother on March 13, 1823. Both parents are yet living. On Dec. 19, 1877, Winfield S. Ellis was united in marriage with Zilpha Elkins, who was born in Logan county on May 27, 1859. They have issue: John E. Kenna, born May 25, 1879; Keenan L., born April 8, 1881; Laura F., born Aril 17, 1883; Minerva L., born Sept. 11, 1885; Sydney R., born Dec. 20, 1887; and Hattie, born Dec. 29, 1889. Mr. Ellis is engaged in farming and connected with the timber business. Post office address: Gilbert Creek, Logan county, W.Va.

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

Leander Ellis

11 Thursday Jun 2015

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

The subject of this sketch, is a native of Logan county, W.Va., born June 30, 1856, and married in the same county to Miss Frances Elkins, born there also Jan. 25, 1862, their marriage being solemnized Oct. 6, 1876. To this union there have been five births: Annie B., born Sept. 15, 1877, and died Nov. 5, same year; George R., born Nov. 30, 1878; Lloyd W., born Oct. 26, 1880; Albert, born March 21, 1883; and Mary, born Sept. 28, 1884. Mr. Ellis’ parents are Lloyd and Flora (Spratt) Ellis, both yet living. He is engaged in farming and the timber business, and his address is Gilbert, Logan county, West Virginia.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 828-829.

Uriah W. Elkins

10 Wednesday Jun 2015

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for Uriah W. Elkins, who resided at Christian, West Virginia:

Was born in Russell county, Va., April 25, 1825; his father moved his family to Logan county, W.Va., while Uriah W. was a child and he has ever since resided there. In this county, Nov. 26, 1850, he was married to Mary Ann Canterbury, who was born there Jan. 20, 1833. Of this union the following are the issue: Lydia, born July 16, 1852, married, and died March 1?, 1882; Cordelia C., born March 11, 1855; Roxie, born March 12, 1857; Zilphia, born May 27, 1859; and Mahalia, born Jan. 25, 1862. They have all married. The mother of these daughters died April 2, 1862. June 7, 1866, Mr. Elkins and Martha C. Stafford were joined in wedlock; she was a native of Logan county, where they were married having been born Aug. 12, 1831. The following are records of the children of this second marriage: Cyrus, born March 8, 1867, Mary L., born July 11, 1868; Uriah B., born Dec. 5, 1869; John C., born July 20, 1871; Helen, born Dec. 18, 1872; and Rush, born Dec. 6, 1874. Except Mary L., who is married, these children all live at home with their father, their mother (his second wife) having departed this life Nov. 13, 1886. Mr. Elkins has three orphaned grandchildren, the offspring of his daughter Lydia. Their records are: Millard, born June 26, 1874; William E., born Sept. 18, 1879; and Walter B., born Feb. 11, 1882. Absalom Elkins, the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Montgomery county, Va., Nov. 6, 1791; died in Logan county, W.Va., Nov. 20, 1880; his wife, who was Mary Robbins before marriage, was born in Russell county, Va., Aug. 15, 1798, and died in Logan county Nov. 10, 1880, survived by her husband only 10 days. Mr. Uriah W. Elkins owns a beautiful home situated on the Guyandotte River, consisting of a fine farm and valuable timber lands; here he resides with his interesting family. He is highly esteemed and honored by all who know him. Address: Christian, Logan county, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 828.

John Dejernatt

06 Saturday Jun 2015

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

Carpenter and cabinet-maker, Logan C.H., W.Va., is descended from the family of Dejernatts, whose genealogy in Va. may be thus traced: Munford Dejernatt was born in Petersburg, Va., in 1779; married Feb. 3, 1814, to Chloe Price, who was born March 8, 1791, in North Carolina; the husband died in Boone county, W.Va., Jan. 1854; the wife in Logan county, W.Va., June 21, 1861. Their son, John Dejernatt, the subject of this sketch, was born May 20, 1817, in Iredell county, N.C.; his wife, Mary J. Bryan, was born June 8, 1823, in Covington, Va.; they were married at Logan C.H., W.Va., April 16, 1850. The record of their offspring is: John S., born Dec. 3, 1852, married; William A., born Nov. 10, 1854, married; Roxalina A., born Nov. 22, 1856, died Sept. 26, 1870; Mary E., born May 10, 1865, died Sept. 13, 1870. Mr. Dejernatt served as colonel in the 129th Va. regiment militia, Confederate army, during the late civil war; since the close of the war he has been overseer of the poor in Logan county. As a citizen he is esteemed and respected as a man of honest integrity and zealous energy; has raised his family in Logan county, where they stand well. The record of his son, John Dejernatt’s family, is as follows: He was married in Logan county, W.Va., Jan. 6, 1875, to Minerva Avis, who was born Jan. 14, 1855. Their children: John H., born July 14, 1877; William H., born April 3, 1879; Chloe A., born Aug. 23, 1881; Russell, born Sept. 23, 1883; Joseph P., born June 7, 1886, died March 14, 1888; Roxie M., born Feb. 12, 1888, died Aug. 8, 1890; the first four reside with their parents

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 827-828.

Millard F. Cook

05 Friday Jun 2015

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

Son of James B. and Matilda (Shannon) Cook, was born Aug. 15, 1859, in Wyoming county, W.Va., where his parents now reside, both natives of this county also. His father was born on Sept. 11, 1826, and his mother on Nov. 7, 1836. Jan. 15,1890, Millard F. Cook was united in marriage with Mary Canterbury, the marriage being solemnized in Wyoming county; she was born here April 15, 1870. Her father, William Canterbury, was born in this county March 22, 1838, where he still resides. Her mother’s maiden name was Ellen Cook, born Dec. 23, 1838, and died May 11, 1887. Mr. Cook was appointed as enumerator of the 178th district of the 2d Supervisor’s Division of W.Va., in 1890, which position he filled with honor. He has a beautiful home on the Clear Fork of Guyandotte River; is a good citizen and well respected by all who know him. Mr. Cook is engaged in farming near Sun Hill, Wyoming county, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 827.

Rev. James H. Cook

26 Tuesday May 2015

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

Is a son of Robinson and Nancy Cook, both natives of Giles county, Va.; the father was born Feb. 7, 1812; both parents now reside in Wyoming county, W. Va. Their son, James H. Cook, the subject of this sketch, was born Aug. 11, 1835, in Logan county, W.Va. He was united in matrimony to Elizabeth Cooper, Dec. 25, 1855, in Wyoming county, W.Va. His wife was born in Giles county, Va., Feb. 3, 1842. Their children have the following records. David H., born Feb. 21, 1857, now married; Almeda, born March 25, 1859, now married; Joseph L., born June 6, 1864; Mary E., born June 30, 1866; Florence, born Aug. 21, 1868; Annie, born Aug. 15, 1870; John R., born April 3, 1879; the last five live with their parents. Mr. James H. Cook enlisted in Co. I, 22d Va. infantry, C.S.A., and served from 1862 for 12 months, having espoused the cause of his native State. In 1868 he was received into the fellowship of the Missionary Baptist Church, and was a most devoutly pious and consistent Christian, always zealous in all Church and Sunday School work. In 1872 he entered the ministry of that church, and ever since has labored in the spread of the Gospel. As a minister he is greatly beloved by all who know him, having been the instrument in the hands of the Master by whom many have been turned to righteousness. He resides in Oceana, Wyoming county, W.Va., with his family, and by his earnest precepts as well as conscientious example is accomplishing great good in the cause of Christ. He spends his leisure hours during the week, when not engaged in preaching at his appointments, in attending to his farm.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 826-827.

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.

Charles F. Cook

20 Wednesday May 2015

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

Was born in Wyoming county, Jan. 3, 1843; was married to Lucinda O’Neal in Raleigh county, Nov. 12, 1868; their union has been blessed with nine children, eight of whom are at the present time residing with their parents: Edgar, Anna Laurie (died when three years old), Charles W., Nannie G., Marshall, Addie P., Perry C., George W., and Alice L. His father, John Cook, was born in Wyoming county, W.Va., June 20, 1818, and died there May 25, 1887. Mary A. Jarrell was born in Boone county, W.Va., March 8, 1818, and died in Wyoming county, March 10, 1873; they were married May 5, 1831. Mr. Cook owns a beautiful home, situated on Huff’s Creek, Wyoming county; he also has other estates, consisting of extensive coal and timber lands. He is descended from one of the oldest and best families of that county; is a man of high moral character, and has the esteem of all who know him. 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. 825-826.

Berry L. Cook

18 Monday May 2015

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

The subject of this sketch, was born in this county Jan. 5, 1867, and in Logan county, W.Va., Sept. 20, 1888, he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Justice. The issue of this union has been one son, Alfred Lee, born July 17, 1889. Mrs. Cook’s father is Thomas Justice, who was born in Logan county, W.Va., June 15, 1834, and her mother, whose maiden name was Ingobe Bailey, born in this county Jan. 29, 1832, both of whom are living. 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. 825.

William Claypool

11 Monday May 2015

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

Was born in Greenbrier county Feb. 28, 1832; having removed to Logan county, W.Va., he there married Amanda Buchanan Nov. 22, 1874. Of this union have been born: John, March 22, 1876; Mary, Feb. 20, 1879; George R., Sept. 24, 1882; Roscoe, June 17, 1888; they all live with their parents at their beautiful home situated on Huff’s creek, Logan county. Their father is a good citizen, honored and respected by all who know him. John Claypool, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Tazewell county, Va., Jan. 12, 1798, and died Feb. 20, 1879, in Logan county; they left five children: William, George, Elizabeth, Levi, and Robert, all of whom are now living. Mr. William Claypool’s post office is Cyclone, Logan county, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 824.

Luther Lybrook Chambers

10 Sunday May 2015

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

Attorney at law, Oceana, Wyoming county, W.Va., was born in Monroe county, W.Va., April 22, 1856. His wife, Brooke Chambers, was born in Tazewell county, Va., Mar. 16, 1864. They were married in Wyoming county, W.Va., Nov. 6, 1881. Their home has been blessed with the following children: Lee, Inez, Claude and Luther. Mr. L.L. Chambers’ parents, James and Margaret A. (Lybrook) Chambers, were residents of Monroe county, W.Va., and the father continues to reside there; he was born in that county in 1825; his wife, the mother of the subject of this sketch, was born in Giles county, Va., in 1828, and died in Monroe county, W.Va., in 1882. Mrs. L.L. Chambers’ parents are residents of Wyoming county, W.Va. The father, Leroy Chambers, was born in Monroe county, W.Va., Sept. 15, 1821; his wife, Mrs. L.L. Chambers’ mother, was born in Pulaski county, Va., Jan. 1, 1834; her maiden name was Damaris Farmer. The Chambers family date their ancestry back many generations. The founders of the family in America came directly from England, and were among the old Virginia aristocrats in the colonial days. They have always been people of means and influence. The subject of this brief record has been a practicing lawyer in Wyoming and adjoining counties for several years, and has built up a large and extensive practice. He is a man of fine intellect and the best of business qualities; though yet a young man, he is among those who stand at the head of the profession in West Virginia, and is one of the leading men of his county.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 824.

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.

Francis M. Chafin

03 Sunday May 2015

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

Was born in Logan county, W.Va., Sept. 17, 1855, and in this county, on the 3d of February, 1876, he was happily married to Miss Esther Brewer, who was born in that county Oct. 3, 1850. They have been blessed with five children: John B., born Feb. 3, 1877, and now resides with his parents, as do all the others; Nancy J., born June 12, 1879; Esther, born Feb. 11, 1881; Jane, born Aug. 19, 1883; Don, born June 26, 1885. Both Mr. and Mrs. Chafin are members of old and aristocratic families, who have long, by the influence of their large wealth and liberality, done much to add to the prosperity of that section of the State. The subject of this record is now ably and honorably filling the office of sheriff, to which he was elected in 1888, and has since held. He is owner of large coal fields and tracts of timber; he owns, too, a large dry goods and grocery store and a beautiful home in the town of Logan Court House. As a gentleman and as a citizen Mr. F.M. Chafin is honored and esteemed not only for his high integrity, but for his liberality and hospitality. His post office is Logan Court House, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 823.

William Cary

02 Saturday May 2015

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

Was born in Logan county, W.Va., Dec. 6, 1844. In 1862 he enlisted in 36 Va. regiment Confederate States army, and served with honor and distinction until honorably discharged at Staunton, Va., in 1864; he was a brave soldier, and his military record in the cause for which he fought is an honorable one. At the close of the war he returned to his native county, where, on the 27th of July, 1865, he was united in marriage to Jenny McCoy, who was also born in Logan county, the date of her birth being Dec. 14, 1843. She departed this life in that county July 29, 1878, having borne several children: Leander, born Dec. 19, 1866, now married; Walter, born July 10, 1868, now married; Lavenus, born March 13, 1870, resides with father; Octavia, born Oct. 17, 1871, living with father; Henrietta, born Aug. 28, 1873, now married; John W., born Aug. 13, 1875, resides with father; Samuel, born Oct. 16, 1877, resides with father. In 1878 Mr. Wm. Cary was married to Elizabeth Curry, where she was born Aug. 10, 1863. Of the second marriage was born on April 12, 1881, a daughter, Barbara, who lives at home with her father; her mother, the second wife, died in Logan county, July 27, 1882; and there, Sept. 11, 1887, he was joined in wedlock to his third wife, Rosa Duty, who was born in that county July 30, 1856; the issue of the last marriage is a son, Kennie, born Dec. 30, 1888, and died 1889, and an infant, Mary, born May 6, 1889. Mr. Cary is a blacksmith by occupation, and is very skillful in his trade. He and his entire family are esteemed and respected by the people among whom they have all their lives resided; his last wife and his unmarried children constitute his interesting family, with which he lives in the happiest contentment in his commodious and pleasant home at Logan Court House, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 822-823.

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.

John Buchanan

28 Tuesday Apr 2015

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

Farmer and timberman, was born April 23, 1833, in Tazewell county, Va., but for a number of years has been a citizen of Logan county, W.Va., elected by the people of this county sheriff in 1868, serving until 1872. Mr. Buchanan has been twice married; on April 13, 1856, he was united marriage with Mary Murphy, who died on Sept. 10, 1865, leaving issue: Cleophus, Amanda, and Louisa, all married. He was married secondly to Mrs. Martha W. (Tiller) Hatfield, widow of John W. Hatfield, who died Oct. 15, 1861, in his 25th year, leaving one son, Leander. Mrs. Buchanan was born Nov. 24, 1837, in Logan county, and married to Mr. Buchanan there. The result of this union has been: Lydia, born March 9, 1868, married; James G., born June 23, 1869; Mary C., born Aug. 29, 1872, and William B., born Sept. 29, 1874. James G. died Dec. 23, 1869. Mr. Buchanan’s post office address is Gilbert Creek, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), p. 821

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

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

William C. Browning

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From “Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888,” published by H.H. Hardesty, we find this entry for William C. Browning, who resided at Christian, West Virginia:

Is one of the most prominent citizens of Logan county. With his large and interesting family he resides at his pleasant home, situated on Guyandotte River; besides a valuable saw mill and store, he owns extensive timber lands overlying valuable mineral deposits. His wife, Jane, nee Hatfield, was born in Logan county, W.Va., Dec. 25, 1830, and died July 23, 1890. Their children — Joseph, born March 18, 1854; Penelope, born Sept. 19, 1856; Thissey A., born Sept. 13, 1858; Almira, Nov. 12, 1860; Venila, born June 23, 1862; William A., Sept. 20, 1864; Milton G., June 21, 1866; Surelda, March 11, 1869; Rebecca, March 14, 1871 — all married but Rebecca. Mr. Browning is a native of Logan county, and was born Sept. 17, 1833; was married in that county Sept. 29, 1853. He enlisted in Co. B, 4th Va., Inf., in 1863; was commissioned second lieutenant and served in the Confederate army during the civil war. After having taken part in many desperate battles, was honorably discharged from duty in Tazewell county, Va., on account of sickness, and the war closed while he was at home. His address is Christian, Logan county, W.Va.

Source: Dr. R.A. Brock, Virginia and Virginians, 1606-1888 (Richmond, VA: H.H. Hardesty, Publisher, 1888), 819.