The town of Chapmanville was founded in 1800 and named after Ned Chapman.
The Chapman Home Place by Dawn Michelle History of the house.. First Chapman home .. remained in the family until 1983-84, when the property was sold to Arby’s then to Hardee’s… During the era of the civil war that came through Chapmanville it was used as a hospital for the confederates. The Chapman family(in which the town is named after) was able to stay on at the house and it was returned to them after the war.. The Chapman cemetery was part of the main yard for many years until the road came through so this is the reason for the division. There were tunnels that lead from the basement to the Guyandotte River for transportation and bringing in the wounded and a escape route.. The tunnels would of been under the cemetery and the Chapmanville Towers.Of course they have closed in over the years. The house was in the shape of a cross ..Even when my father (Jimmie Chapman) was born 1930 the left over surgical equipment of time period was still in the basement and my grandfather (Gerorge S. Chapman) threw away the equipment. As a child we weren’t suppose to go in the basement but of course we did but didn’t stay long due to the creepiness of it. The last generation to live in the house was my grandparents George/Easter Toney Chapman along with his 11 children.. Now I don’t have proof of this but it was told by George that his arm was buried in the yard. He and his brother had been at the barn and came running toward the house and his brother was carrying a gun . His brother fell and the gun went off taking off my grandfather’s arm. He was 6 yrs old by what he said. He and his family lived up on the hill at the lower end of Chapmanville. His grandfather was living in the Chapman home at that time. He told us kids that it was in this yard were his arm was buried .. If so it would of been in the part of the yard where the ramp to 119 in front of the old Exxon station. There was also two well known battles of the war that happened in Chapmanville. The Kanawha troop fought at the top of Chapmanville mountain on Sept. 25, 1861 . The other was at Godby Branch (can’t recall the date not the name of the troop.) A historical member from Charleston came and looked at the house before the sale to see if they would be willing to restore it, however they took all the information they could get to add it to the books but said the house needed a lot of repairs due to the age and they didn’t have the funds.
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*Header photo from the 1952 Centennial Program Booklet, Published by the City of Logan.
J.H. Vickers Store, Chapmanville, WV courtesy of Brandon Ray Kirk. Some of the clerks who worked there for years were Beatha Freeman, Claudia Hill, Ruby Yeager, and Esther Hamilton. Ref. Image 11671.
J.H. Vickers Store, Chapmanville, WV courtesy of Brandon Ray Kirk. Some of the clerks who worked there for years were Beatha Freeman, Claudia Hill, Ruby Yeager, and Esther Hamilton. Ref. Image 11671.
Virgil Farley Store, near Chapmanville, WV. Virgil A. Farley (1907-1979) was the son of John Farley and Martha Stollings. Courtesy of Bobbie Henthorn Spiers. Image 4169.
Virgil Farley Store, near Chapmanville, WV. Virgil A. Farley (1907-1979) was the son of John Farley and Martha Stollings. Courtesy of Bobbie Henthorn Spiers. Image 4169.
Ca. 1914 Barker School, Garrets Fork, Logan County, WV courtesy of Paul Hill. Image 8156.
Ca. 1914 Barker School, Garrets Fork, Logan County, WV courtesy of Paul Hill. Image 8156.
Courtesy of Dale Lucha. He writes: My grandfather, Virgil Neace´s store, 1952. Located at the foot of Mill Creek Mountain at the head of Garrett Fork, Logan County.
Courtesy of Dale Lucha. He writes: My grandfather, Virgil Neace´s store, 1952. Located at the foot of Mill Creek Mountain at the head of Garrett Fork, Logan County.
Chapmanville High School 1933
Chapmanville High School 1933
Courtesy of Joyce Garrett Sanders. She writes. Pete & Garnet (Sanders) Garrett store on Garrett Fork. Picture was taken by my brother Eddy or my mom Fernie (Workman) Garrett.
Courtesy of Joyce Garrett Sanders. She writes. Pete & Garnet (Sanders) Garrett store on Garrett Fork. Picture was taken by my brother Eddy or my mom Fernie (Workman) Garrett.
The early 1900s, R.R. Depot, Chapmanville, WV. Shared by Peggy Altizer Mynes. She writes. This photo is from the research files of David Oren Ryan, courtesy of his son, Lee Patrick Ryan. The family donated the files to me.
The early 1900s, R.R. Depot, Chapmanville, WV. Shared by Peggy Altizer Mynes. She writes. This photo is from the research files of David Oren Ryan, courtesy of his son, Lee Patrick Ryan. The family donated the files to me.
Clipping courtesy of Tamara McComas Hill
Clipping courtesy of Tamara McComas Hill
Courtesy of Frances Canellas King.
Courtesy of Frances Canellas King.
Photo courtesy of Brandon Ray Kirk. He writes. Here’s something that I never expected to see: a history highway marker in Harts! I’m so thrilled to have worked with the WV Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission and the WV State Archives to make this happen!
Photo courtesy of Brandon Ray Kirk. He writes. Here’s something that I never expected to see: a history highway marker in Harts! I’m so thrilled to have worked with the WV Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission and the WV State Archives to make this happen!
Old Chapmanville bridge courtesy of Tamara McComas Hill.
Old Chapmanville bridge courtesy of Tamara McComas Hill.
Chapmanville, WV early 1960s courtesy of Brandon Ray Kirk.
Chapmanville, WV early 1960s courtesy of Brandon Ray Kirk.
Chapmanville, WV early 1960s courtesy of Brandon Ray Kirk
Chapmanville, WV early 1960s courtesy of Brandon Ray Kirk
History of Chapmanville, 1949 Logan Banner clipping courtesy of Ralph Mcneely.
History of Chapmanville, 1949 Logan Banner clipping courtesy of Ralph Mcneely.
Pvt. Clarence E. Casey, Chapmanville, WV. Clipping courtesy of Carolyn E. Bradbury.
Pvt. Clarence E. Casey, Chapmanville, WV. Clipping courtesy of Carolyn E. Bradbury.
Stone Branch, Logan County, WV postmarked Holden, WV Aug. 19, 1911.
Stone Branch, Logan County, WV postmarked Holden, WV Aug. 19, 1911.
The Hawaiian Cruise, April 13, 1965 courtesy of Robert McCormack.
The Hawaiian Cruise, April 13, 1965 courtesy of Robert McCormack.
The Hawaiian Cruise, April 13, 1965 courtesy of Robert McCormack.
The Hawaiian Cruise, April 13, 1965 courtesy of Robert McCormack.
The Hawaiian Cruise, April 13, 1965 courtesy of Robert McCormack.
The Hawaiian Cruise, April 13, 1965 courtesy of Robert McCormack.
The Hawaiian Cruise, April 13, 1965 courtesy of Robert McCormack.
The Hawaiian Cruise, April 13, 1965 courtesy of Robert McCormack.
Dairy Queen, Chapmanville, WV. Photo courtesy of Nu-Era Bakery. 81134
Dairy Queen, Chapmanville, WV. Photo courtesy of Nu-Era Bakery. 81134
The East Chapmanville Elementary School built in 1927.
The East Chapmanville Elementary School built in 1927.
Chapman House at Chapmanville. The house was used as a hospital during the Civil War. Sadly, this historic home was torn down for a fast food business. Information and photo courtesy of Lillian Porter-Smith.
Chapman House at Chapmanville. The house was used as a hospital during the Civil War. Sadly, this historic home was torn down for a fast food business. Information and photo courtesy of Lillian Porter-Smith.
Dyke Garrett's home taken in 1963 at Big Creek, WV near Chapmanville. He was a Confederate veteran and was a member of the Logan Wildcats serving under Captain William Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield. Courtesy of Lillian Porter-Smith.
Dyke Garrett's home taken in 1963 at Big Creek, WV near Chapmanville. He was a Confederate veteran and was a member of the Logan Wildcats serving under Captain William Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield. Courtesy of Lillian Porter-Smith.
Fall 2009 between Chapmanville and WalMart. Courtesy of Lillian Porter-Smith.
Fall 2009 between Chapmanville and WalMart. Courtesy of Lillian Porter-Smith.
Lon McComas at old C&0 Railroad Depot in Chapmanville courtesy of Lillian Porter-Smith.
Lon McComas at old C&0 Railroad Depot in Chapmanville courtesy of Lillian Porter-Smith.
Chapmanville, 1968 courtesy of Lillian Porter-Smith.
Chapmanville, 1968 courtesy of Lillian Porter-Smith.
This was the old Barker School at Garretts Fork. In the photo is Uncle Winfred Barker with an unidentified lady. It was a two-room school with an outhouse and the water came from a well with a large hand pump. Courtesy of Raamie Barker.
This was the old Barker School at Garretts Fork. In the photo is Uncle Winfred Barker with an unidentified lady. It was a two-room school with an outhouse and the water came from a well with a large hand pump. Courtesy of Raamie Barker.
“This photo was in the possession of a distant cousin's mother, Donna Farris Conley. Pretty sure it is from Logan County, and may have a Conley or Farris connection. Possibly Harts or Chapmanville area since the family was from there. Any help with identification of individuals would be much appreciated.” Courtesy of Walter Lang.
“This photo was in the possession of a distant cousin's mother, Donna Farris Conley. Pretty sure it is from Logan County, and may have a Conley or Farris connection. Possibly Harts or Chapmanville area since the family was from there. Any help with identification of individuals would be much appreciated.” Courtesy of Walter Lang.
Winchester Hall General Store, Chapmanville, WV tintype photo circa 1882. Copyrighted. Do not copy without permission.
Winchester Hall General Store, Chapmanville, WV tintype photo circa 1882. Copyrighted. Do not copy without permission.
The Logan Wild Cats’ Battle Flag courtesy of Connie Woods. “The flag was made by the wives and sweethearts of men from Peach Creek who served in the Confederate Army.” -- Dodie (Smith) Browning
The Logan Wild Cats’ Battle Flag courtesy of Connie Woods. “The flag was made by the wives and sweethearts of men from Peach Creek who served in the Confederate Army.” -- Dodie (Smith) Browning
Confederate veterans, the “Logan Wildcats” 1900 Reunion at Camp Straton, Chapmanville, WV. Second from the left is Ed Garrett. Standing behind the guy sitting is Uncle Dyke Garrett and on his left is Henry Clay Ragland. Photo courtesy of Michele Ryan Kahle.
Confederate veterans, the “Logan Wildcats” 1900 Reunion at Camp Straton, Chapmanville, WV. Second from the left is Ed Garrett. Standing behind the guy sitting is Uncle Dyke Garrett and on his left is Henry Clay Ragland. Photo courtesy of Michele Ryan Kahle.
Julia Chapman (1864-1950) and her husband W. H. Chapman (1848-1911) were pioneer citizens of Chapmanville. 1938 Chapmanville High School dedication page courtesy of Connie Woods.
Julia Chapman (1864-1950) and her husband W. H. Chapman (1848-1911) were pioneer citizens of Chapmanville. 1938 Chapmanville High School dedication page courtesy of Connie Woods.
Lee Dingess School courtesy of Dawn Michelle Chapman-Vance.
Lee Dingess School courtesy of Dawn Michelle Chapman-Vance.
Chapmanville's Barney Thompson wins Junior Golf Tournament, Logan Banner, Sat., Jan. 15, 1966. Clipping courtesy of Herb Harvey.
Chapmanville's Barney Thompson wins Junior Golf Tournament, Logan Banner, Sat., Jan. 15, 1966. Clipping courtesy of Herb Harvey.
Unknown family at the Chapmanville Train Depot. Courtesy of Kathy Adams. If you can identify any of them, please leave a comment and reference photo 3514..
Unknown family at the Chapmanville Train Depot. Courtesy of Kathy Adams. If you can identify any of them, please leave a comment and reference photo 3514..
Raamie Barker introducing Robert Kennedy courtesy of Brandon Ray Kirk. 611547
Raamie Barker introducing Robert Kennedy courtesy of Brandon Ray Kirk. 611547
The Logan Banner, Sat., Jan. 15, 1966 - Miss Logan County Pageant. Clipping courtesy of Herb Harvey.
The Logan Banner, Sat., Jan. 15, 1966 - Miss Logan County Pageant. Clipping courtesy of Herb Harvey.
Fire destroys Brumfield Sunoco Station at Harts. Logan Banner clipping courtesy of Connie Woods.
Fire destroys Brumfield Sunoco Station at Harts. Logan Banner clipping courtesy of Connie Woods.
Paris Brumfield and his brother-in-law "Tootin" John Lucas courtesy of H. Brad Nelson.
Paris Brumfield and his brother-in-law "Tootin" John Lucas courtesy of H. Brad Nelson.
Bill Compton's Gulf Station at Chapmanville, WV courtesy of Sandi Compton Mayo.
Bill Compton's Gulf Station at Chapmanville, WV courtesy of Sandi Compton Mayo.
Chapmanville High School 1959 courtesy of Lisa Bryant.
Chapmanville High School 1959 courtesy of Lisa Bryant.
Danny Goby from Chapmanville played for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Danny Goby from Chapmanville played for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Remember most of those stories granpa george used to tell. I remember him paying me nickle to cut my hair. My father Thomas Norman still tells some funny stories about the stuff they used to get into.
John I am sure Norman has many more in his memories..I always enjoyed when Dad told them too.. I saw where you all gave Norman a awesome bd gift… looked like it was an amazing ride.
Looking for pictures of any little houses/shanties that would have stood where the soccer fields are now down on Sawmill. Anyone have any pics and/or information on who may have lived in them?
Thanks!
Good morning, can anyone tell me where route 3 was that was smashed by quarter g. It use to come into Danville WV on the west end of the city and was still there when quarter g was being built
Yes our home place has been torn down. Hardee’s owns part of the property where the house sat. That was either 84 I believe. Arby’s actually bought the land and then changed to Hardee’s which sits right across from the Chapman Cemetery in town.
Yes. I faintly remember Betty who was a good friend of my Mother’s – Fossie “Kay” Mazzocchi. I was very young at the time when Betty would come by and visit. I’m believing that the home Betty McCleese lived in is still at the same location.
Does anyone remember Harry Carper? I believe he graduated from Chapmanville HS in either ’53 or ’54. One of 8 siblings. His parents were Herb and Jo. They lived next to the church but the house has since been torn down, replaced by a parking lot. He was my father and I’m looking for photos of him as a youth. If anyone has any photos to share, from a yearbook or otherwise, I’d love to see them. My email is kellyjstover@gmail.com. Thanks!
I am the second cousin of harry and remember him and his family well. I am bill Carper, the son of James Carper and grandson of Ira Carper. I lived in chapmanvill in the 5th and 7th grade. I spent many weekends at uncle herbs and played with bill, gene and jack. Uncle herb liked the western movies and on Saturday afternoon we watch many at the theater in chapmanville. My dad was in the army and we traveled a lot and when he went overseas I stayed at my grandparent house, Fred and vesta morrisett just above Fowler branch. They had a little grocery store there. It was right Cross from mayor legs house.
There was an old house on Fowler’s Branch was used in the civil war Jess Lowe used to tell about it he lived across from me and died sitting on the porch in his wooden rocker. ..he was a great man
I would say he was right. Just considering our home place was used as a hospital the military would have stayed in near by homes, tents etc. Would have loved to heard his stories about the history it held.
My mother was Pansy Garrett and grew up on Garrett’s Fork. She graduated from Chapmanville High and moved to Charleston. Her father was Walton Garrett and I understand he owned a general store or something and built a small church on Garrett’s Fork. Anyone have any history of the Garrett’s on Garrett Fork?
Yes, I knew Minnie Estep. She lived on Hainer Branch of Garretts Fork. My sister, Betty Jo Barker, and I, Carol Ann Barker Wood, used to stay all night with Dania, her daughter. We were very close friends . I used to love to go to her house and eat. On Sunday, she fixed all kinds of good food and we would eat till our heart was content. I even have a picture of her that was taken when Dania married Ken Stowers at Ravenswood, Ohio. Ken sent some pictures to me before he passed. I also remember Hurston, Minnie’s husband. He was always a friendly and jovial person.
Ravenswood is in WV, not OH. I grew up near Dana’s family on Garretts Fork. Lived in Ravenswood during the 1990s and until 2006. Knew Dana and Ken. Went to church with them. They are both now deceased.
Good morning,
my grandmothers maiden name was Butcher, and she always talked about family with last name Chapman also. her people were in Charleston, Logan County. anyone out there related ?
my grandmother moved to Cleveland, Ohio with my mother in maybe late 1940’s or so and that is were I was born
thank you
Beverly Murphy
Thank You For The Info ! She Was My Favorite Teacher Ever !! She Was So Good Too Me . Did You Know Jim Gore That Lived At Draper Hill , I Think In Logan
I thought the same thing, my husbands family is from Chapmanville. We are trying to learn more about his family thru research!! my husbands name is Ned Chapman!!!!
Hello all, My name is Rebecca Dotson, formerly “Becky Toney” and my father was Victor Toney, brother of Easter Chapman. I moved away from the area in early 1970s but a peice of my heart has always been there. I remember having family reunions at this house every year in September, just around the time of grandmother Julia Toney’s birthday. I have lived in North Carolina for almost 30 years now but have always wondered if those family reunions still take place. If so, I would love to come see everyone. I am at silverwingcottage@gmail.com
Thanks so much
We haven’t had a reunion like the ones we use to in years. After the house was torn down , and (Arby’s at the time) Hardee’s now purchased the front yard we tried to have a few but it faded out. I am the grand-daughter of George and Easter. Jimmie is my dad.
I have recently been in contact with our cousin, Joan Meade. She is daughter of Jane, niece of Easter. I am planning a trip to Chapmanville early spring and would LOVE to reconnect with other relatives in the area. I remember Jimmy well.
Hi, I’m George Clinton Ferrell son of Jimmy and Daisy Chapman Ferrell. Mom was George and Easter ‘a daughter.
I was named after grandfather George and dads father Clint Ferrell…
My email. gcferrell51@gmail.com
I still live at Chapmanville on Garrett Fork Road..
If your in town this spring, would love to get together with you, Dawn and anyone else we can gather up…
My name is Christopher Lee, my aunt and uncle have lived behind the spot that house stood for years. Across the street from where Miss Betty Chapman lived. My daughter was the 4th generation of us to attend East Chapmanville Elementary, I was actually the last class to attend the old Chapmanville (high-school) Jr. High and the first class in the “Middle” school. My grandfather “Chic” Lee coached baseball in Chapmanville. Coach Danny Godby (pictured) was one of my baseball coaches. I was blessed to be able to coach a little ball myself. There’s a lot of places I’ve lived, and a lot more I’ve seen, there are much nicer and more prosperous places to call home, but until the Good Lord takes me to that far shore, these hollers and hills surrounding Chapmanville will always be my home.
Jerry, I hope I can detail it for you. If you were coming from Crawley and you get to the crossroads at the stop light near the Speedway and facing Aracoma Drug. Go through the light headed up the ramp that would lead to 119 South however you would notice a road on the left. This is in the vicinity of the park and ride. You’d go up that road to the left that used to lead toward Charleston. There’s still a few houses situated in that location. Someone else may describe it better.
In reference to my reply. The other two responses are correct however my response was based on the Chapmanville mountain that I knew of back in the early 50’s where the “old” road was before route 119. The 119 version of Chapmanville hill/mountain moved to the right of where it was situated back in the day of two lane road.
this is Barbara conley my maden name was Barbara Bryant does any one no of a mrs lynch I would like to no where her family is she was my school teacher
Barbara, you need a first name.
Familysearch.org shows lots of
people with the Lynch name.
Anywho.com shows 1 person
in Chapmanville with the
Lynch name.
Mrs. Lynch’s name was Myra. She taught at West Chapmanville Grade School located close to Workman’s IGA store. Her sister’s name was Leva Hutch who taught at Big Creek Grade School.
I’m looking for some information/history on Standard Manufacturing which was established just South of Chapmanville. This was a sewing factory with several hundreds of sewing machines, mostly “Union Special” machines and few “Singer” machines. I was the sales and service rep. for “Union Special”. The era would have been the early to mid 60’s. My name is Jerry Smith and the General Manager for Standard was Dave/David Rose.
The building is still there my mother worked there when it first opened in the early 60’s Irene Compton for about 6 months. I worked there about 6 months in the 80’s . It was sold all sewing machines and equipment. The Mayo family now owns the building and has their business in it .
BJ – Thank you for the info. I spent a lot of time setting up and servicing the Union Special machines and have wonder about Standard Mfg. and the building over the years. What kind of business are the Mayo family involved in? Again, thank you very much for the info.
Jerry. This is Buford Bo Barker. My sister, Odessa Saunders, worked at that factory for many years. From what sh told me, they made coats for a few different companies, such as sears, Montgomery Wards, and such. She would bring home lots of the scrap materials, and she and my mom, Dora Barker, would piece together, throws, quilts, and they would even make some beautiful stuffed animals from those materials. She told me lots of funny stories, of things that happened at the factory.
Mrs. Caldwell married a Woodward. She taught at East Chapmanville Grade School. She taught 5th. grade for many years. She had a daughter named Sandy Caldwell, who drove stock cars around here for awhile.
I knew Mrs. Caldwell she was a great teacher,taught at East Grade School,where I went for 7yrs,we also both lived up Godby Branch just a few houses apart.
Mrs Caldwell and was Woodward before Caldwell moved from this area after she retired and went to Phoenix AZ until she passed away I think it was 2013 or 14 she was one of my mom’s best friends and one of my favorite teachers oñe of the finest teachers to have taught at East Chapmanville Grade school.
I was wondering if Mrs Woodward was still living. I sure did love her. I had her as a teacher of 3 years at East Chapmanville Grade School. I also babysit Carl, Sandy son, Mrs Woodwards grandson. Mrs Caldwell Woodward was a great person, great teacher, great friend, I will always remember her. Thank You for the update.
Mrs. Caldwell/Woodward’s maiden name was Dempsey. I grew up next door to Ona Mae. One of her sisters was married to my uncle. She also had a son, Larry, who lived on Mud Fork. He passed away a few years ago.
I grew up with the Chapman family ; George Jr.,David, PJ. .We had some good times sledding down the old hill road in the Winter months
George Chapman was the auctioneer of the “pie suppers ” given at CHS charity events. : one got bids on their girl friends’ bakery, and got to eat it with her on the side..
David was my favorite pal. We attended church together on Sundays
Shelby B.
Shelby passed away Fri., Sept. 25, 2015. He shared a lot of his Logan County memories on this website. We are honored he left a little of his legacy here and will miss his presence. — Admin
This is my family cemetery…The pic of Julia Chapman : Julia / W. H . only has a head stone here.. their body’s have never been and the stone was in a different location and sat up here.. She was taken to her family’s cemetery… Not sure where he was placed. Was also told by my grandfather that W.H. was not actually part of our relations but a Chapman so that was all that mattered.. The cemetery use to be part of the front yard until the road went through and was given right away.
Are you my nieces sister, Her name is Suwann Lee Chapman, her dad was Jimmy Lee, and Grandfather was George. I use to go to Chapmanville and stay with Alice and Jim when i was young. I remember the store and house quite well!
Hello,
Could anyone provide me with any information about the Pecks Mill, Mill Creek area?
I am from Madison and currently live on Broad Hollow at Mill Creek. My husband and I remodeled what, at one time, a two car garage with a 2 bedroom apartment over top. It is the second house on left of Broad Hollow. It used to be green. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Excellent pic of the train station at Chapmanville WV.I boarded a troop train there in 1942.A Mr. McComas was the agent at that time. Came back from the wars in 1946. Graduated at CHS IN 1942. i knew all the old folks in C-ville
History of the house.. First Chapman home .. remained in the family until 1983-84, when the property was sold to Arby’s then to Hardee’s… During the era of the civil war that came through Chapmanville it was used as a hospital for the confederates. The Chapman family(in which the town is named after) was able to stay on at the house and it was returned to them after the war.. The Chapman cemetery was part of the main yard for many years until the road came through so this is the reason for the division. There were tunnels that lead from the basement to the Guyandotte River for transportation and bringing in the wounded and a escape route.. The tunnels would of been under the cemetery and the Chapmanville Towers.Of course they have closed in over the years. The house was in the shape of a cross ..Even when my father (Jimmie Chapman) was born 1930 the left over surgical equipment of time period was still in the basement and my grandfather (Gerorge S. Chapman) threw away the equipment. As a child we weren’t suppose to go in the basement but of course we did but didn’t stay long due to the creepiness of it. The last generation to live in the house was my grandparents George/Easter Toney Chapman along with his 11 children.. Now I don’t have proof of this but it was told by George that his arm was buried in the yard. He and his brother had been at the barn and came running toward the house and his brother was carrying a gun . His brother fell and the gun went off taking off my grandfather’s arm. He was 6 yrs old by what he said. He and his family lived up on the hill at the lower end of Chapmanville. His grandfather was living in the Chapman home at that time. He told us kids that it was in this yard were his arm was buried .. If so it would of been in the part of the yard where the ramp to 119 in front of the old Exxon station. There was also two well known battles of the war that happened in Chapmanville. The Kanawha troop fought at the top of Chapmanville mountain on Sept. 25, 1861 . The other was at Godby Branch (can’t recall the date not the name of the troop.) A historical member from Charleston came and looked at the house before the sale to see if they would be willing to restore it, however they took all the information they could get to add it to the books but said the house needed a lot of repairs due to the age and they didn’t have the funds.
Remember most of those stories granpa george used to tell. I remember him paying me nickle to cut my hair. My father Thomas Norman still tells some funny stories about the stuff they used to get into.
John I am sure Norman has many more in his memories..I always enjoyed when Dad told them too.. I saw where you all gave Norman a awesome bd gift… looked like it was an amazing ride.
Looking for pictures of any little houses/shanties that would have stood where the soccer fields are now down on Sawmill. Anyone have any pics and/or information on who may have lived in them?
Thanks!
Chris, possible used by coal miners.
Do an online search for The Shack
Neighborhood House, its on the
Wikipedia site.
Also call the Chapmanville City Clerk’s Office
# 304-855-4582, the office has public records.
What time period did these small houses/shanties exist?
Chris, do you know the years that the
houses were there?
Good morning, can anyone tell me where route 3 was that was smashed by quarter g. It use to come into Danville WV on the west end of the city and was still there when quarter g was being built
Does anyone happen to know where the old Chapman house is I’ve looked for it on maps and couldn’t find it has it been torn down?
Yes our home place has been torn down. Hardee’s owns part of the property where the house sat. That was either 84 I believe. Arby’s actually bought the land and then changed to Hardee’s which sits right across from the Chapman Cemetery in town.
My mom Betty McCleese was from pecks mill anyone remember them?
I do not remember them but I can never forger the curve coming off of route 10 going back toward hewits creek hollow
No but anyone knew Rachel Spears? She was my great aunt in pecks Mill?
Yes. I faintly remember Betty who was a good friend of my Mother’s – Fossie “Kay” Mazzocchi. I was very young at the time when Betty would come by and visit. I’m believing that the home Betty McCleese lived in is still at the same location.
Does anyone remember Harry Carper? I believe he graduated from Chapmanville HS in either ’53 or ’54. One of 8 siblings. His parents were Herb and Jo. They lived next to the church but the house has since been torn down, replaced by a parking lot. He was my father and I’m looking for photos of him as a youth. If anyone has any photos to share, from a yearbook or otherwise, I’d love to see them. My email is kellyjstover@gmail.com. Thanks!
I am the second cousin of harry and remember him and his family well. I am bill Carper, the son of James Carper and grandson of Ira Carper. I lived in chapmanvill in the 5th and 7th grade. I spent many weekends at uncle herbs and played with bill, gene and jack. Uncle herb liked the western movies and on Saturday afternoon we watch many at the theater in chapmanville. My dad was in the army and we traveled a lot and when he went overseas I stayed at my grandparent house, Fred and vesta morrisett just above Fowler branch. They had a little grocery store there. It was right Cross from mayor legs house.
Bill -I think you may be my mom’s cousin. My mom is Sue Patrick – her maiden name was Smith. She always speaks so highly of your dad!
There was an old house on Fowler’s Branch was used in the civil war Jess Lowe used to tell about it he lived across from me and died sitting on the porch in his wooden rocker. ..he was a great man
I would say he was right. Just considering our home place was used as a hospital the military would have stayed in near by homes, tents etc. Would have loved to heard his stories about the history it held.
My Aunt Minnie Estepp live on Garretts Fork. Did any one know her?
My mother was Pansy Garrett and grew up on Garrett’s Fork. She graduated from Chapmanville High and moved to Charleston. Her father was Walton Garrett and I understand he owned a general store or something and built a small church on Garrett’s Fork. Anyone have any history of the Garrett’s on Garrett Fork?
Yes, I knew Minnie Estep. She lived on Hainer Branch of Garretts Fork. My sister, Betty Jo Barker, and I, Carol Ann Barker Wood, used to stay all night with Dania, her daughter. We were very close friends . I used to love to go to her house and eat. On Sunday, she fixed all kinds of good food and we would eat till our heart was content. I even have a picture of her that was taken when Dania married Ken Stowers at Ravenswood, Ohio. Ken sent some pictures to me before he passed. I also remember Hurston, Minnie’s husband. He was always a friendly and jovial person.
Carol this is Lorettiea (Johnson) Macri I’m interested in knowing about Dania Estep.
See the previous post and reply about Dana Estep Stowers.
Ravenswood is in WV, not OH. I grew up near Dana’s family on Garretts Fork. Lived in Ravenswood during the 1990s and until 2006. Knew Dana and Ken. Went to church with them. They are both now deceased.
Good morning,
my grandmothers maiden name was Butcher, and she always talked about family with last name Chapman also. her people were in Charleston, Logan County. anyone out there related ?
my grandmother moved to Cleveland, Ohio with my mother in maybe late 1940’s or so and that is were I was born
thank you
Beverly Murphy
Ano I’m a Conley,married a Dingess,but she was my first grade teacher.
Bob Piros,no ,my maiden name is Conley,but I think that was the name of my first grade teacher.
Thank You For The Info ! She Was My Favorite Teacher Ever !! She Was So Good Too Me . Did You Know Jim Gore That Lived At Draper Hill , I Think In Logan
I noticed at the top about the history where it says Ted Chapman it should read Ned Chapman… 🙂
I thought the same thing, my husbands family is from Chapmanville. We are trying to learn more about his family thru research!! my husbands name is Ned Chapman!!!!
Changed it to Ned Chapman. Thanks.
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Dawn, his actual name was Edward Chapman, but was called Ned or Neddie by most of the older Chapman generations.
I couldn’t get into post to change and did a update in the comments in 2016 lol Never did figure out to edit once posted…
The picture of the men sorting bricks, the third man from the left is Don Conley of Brushy fork of Crowley.
Don Conley,is my great uncle.
My Grandfather was a son of Ulyssis Woob Conley,lived to. Be about 106 yrs old.
Hello all, My name is Rebecca Dotson, formerly “Becky Toney” and my father was Victor Toney, brother of Easter Chapman. I moved away from the area in early 1970s but a peice of my heart has always been there. I remember having family reunions at this house every year in September, just around the time of grandmother Julia Toney’s birthday. I have lived in North Carolina for almost 30 years now but have always wondered if those family reunions still take place. If so, I would love to come see everyone. I am at silverwingcottage@gmail.com
Thanks so much
We haven’t had a reunion like the ones we use to in years. After the house was torn down , and (Arby’s at the time) Hardee’s now purchased the front yard we tried to have a few but it faded out. I am the grand-daughter of George and Easter. Jimmie is my dad.
I have recently been in contact with our cousin, Joan Meade. She is daughter of Jane, niece of Easter. I am planning a trip to Chapmanville early spring and would LOVE to reconnect with other relatives in the area. I remember Jimmy well.
Hope you get to visit and maybe have a gathering even it was for lunch . Seems like a lot the reunions have faded away.
Hi, I’m George Clinton Ferrell son of Jimmy and Daisy Chapman Ferrell. Mom was George and Easter ‘a daughter.
I was named after grandfather George and dads father Clint Ferrell…
My email. gcferrell51@gmail.com
I still live at Chapmanville on Garrett Fork Road..
If your in town this spring, would love to get together with you, Dawn and anyone else we can gather up…
My name is Christopher Lee, my aunt and uncle have lived behind the spot that house stood for years. Across the street from where Miss Betty Chapman lived. My daughter was the 4th generation of us to attend East Chapmanville Elementary, I was actually the last class to attend the old Chapmanville (high-school) Jr. High and the first class in the “Middle” school. My grandfather “Chic” Lee coached baseball in Chapmanville. Coach Danny Godby (pictured) was one of my baseball coaches. I was blessed to be able to coach a little ball myself. There’s a lot of places I’ve lived, and a lot more I’ve seen, there are much nicer and more prosperous places to call home, but until the Good Lord takes me to that far shore, these hollers and hills surrounding Chapmanville will always be my home.
Was your brother Paul Dale?
Oh my. That text I sent was almost 5 years ago now. Your question took me by surprise! Yes, Paul was my brother.
Where is “Chapmanville Mountain?” I’ve lived here for 20+ years and have never heard of this place before.
It is the mountain you cross leaving Chapmanville going toward Danville on RT 119, where Kanawha Branch road is.
It is the first mountain you cross going out of Chapmanville, toward Charleston, on 119N. Ridgeview Estates is on top of the mountain.
Jerry, I hope I can detail it for you. If you were coming from Crawley and you get to the crossroads at the stop light near the Speedway and facing Aracoma Drug. Go through the light headed up the ramp that would lead to 119 South however you would notice a road on the left. This is in the vicinity of the park and ride. You’d go up that road to the left that used to lead toward Charleston. There’s still a few houses situated in that location. Someone else may describe it better.
In reference to my reply. The other two responses are correct however my response was based on the Chapmanville mountain that I knew of back in the early 50’s where the “old” road was before route 119. The 119 version of Chapmanville hill/mountain moved to the right of where it was situated back in the day of two lane road.
this is Barbara conley my maden name was Barbara Bryant does any one no of a mrs lynch I would like to no where her family is she was my school teacher
Barbara, you need a first name.
Familysearch.org shows lots of
people with the Lynch name.
Anywho.com shows 1 person
in Chapmanville with the
Lynch name.
Mrs. Lynch’s name was Myra. She taught at West Chapmanville Grade School located close to Workman’s IGA store. Her sister’s name was Leva Hutch who taught at Big Creek Grade School.
Mrs. Hutch taught me in 4th grade at Big Creek.
Barbara, familysearch.org shows a Myra
Levon Lynch born in 1948 in Chapmanville,
married in 1966 to Bobby Allen Todd.
Someone just informed me that they thought Myra was her daughter’s name instead of hers. I am sure that Mrs. Hutch was her sister.
I’m looking for some information/history on Standard Manufacturing which was established just South of Chapmanville. This was a sewing factory with several hundreds of sewing machines, mostly “Union Special” machines and few “Singer” machines. I was the sales and service rep. for “Union Special”. The era would have been the early to mid 60’s. My name is Jerry Smith and the General Manager for Standard was Dave/David Rose.
Gerald, you might try looking for a
relative of David Rose at Anywho.com,
shows a few names living in WV.
Thank you Bob.
Jerry
The building is still there my mother worked there when it first opened in the early 60’s Irene Compton for about 6 months. I worked there about 6 months in the 80’s . It was sold all sewing machines and equipment. The Mayo family now owns the building and has their business in it .
BJ – Thank you for the info. I spent a lot of time setting up and servicing the Union Special machines and have wonder about Standard Mfg. and the building over the years. What kind of business are the Mayo family involved in? Again, thank you very much for the info.
My mom use to work there. She sewed collars on jackets.
Jerry. This is Buford Bo Barker. My sister, Odessa Saunders, worked at that factory for many years. From what sh told me, they made coats for a few different companies, such as sears, Montgomery Wards, and such. She would bring home lots of the scrap materials, and she and my mom, Dora Barker, would piece together, throws, quilts, and they would even make some beautiful stuffed animals from those materials. She told me lots of funny stories, of things that happened at the factory.
Would you share these with the Barker Family ? send to pwh48@hotmail.com (grandson of Meda Barker – STONE Thanks
Lived In Chapmanville When I Was 11 years Old, My Teacher Was Mrs. Caldwell Does Anyone Know Her? Thank You!
Mrs. Caldwell married a Woodward. She taught at East Chapmanville Grade School. She taught 5th. grade for many years. She had a daughter named Sandy Caldwell, who drove stock cars around here for awhile.
I knew Mrs. Caldwell she was a great teacher,taught at East Grade School,where I went for 7yrs,we also both lived up Godby Branch just a few houses apart.
Mrs Caldwell and was Woodward before Caldwell moved from this area after she retired and went to Phoenix AZ until she passed away I think it was 2013 or 14 she was one of my mom’s best friends and one of my favorite teachers oñe of the finest teachers to have taught at East Chapmanville Grade school.
Sorry got the Caldwell and Woodward backwards sorry typed it wrong sorry
I was wondering if Mrs Woodward was still living. I sure did love her. I had her as a teacher of 3 years at East Chapmanville Grade School. I also babysit Carl, Sandy son, Mrs Woodwards grandson. Mrs Caldwell Woodward was a great person, great teacher, great friend, I will always remember her. Thank You for the update.
Mrs. Caldwell/Woodward’s maiden name was Dempsey. I grew up next door to Ona Mae. One of her sisters was married to my uncle. She also had a son, Larry, who lived on Mud Fork. He passed away a few years ago.
hello, just seeing this post: my grandmother was Ethel Butcher and I know she had a sister Blanche and sister Hazel…could this be same?
I grew up with the Chapman family ; George Jr.,David, PJ. .We had some good times sledding down the old hill road in the Winter months
George Chapman was the auctioneer of the “pie suppers ” given at CHS charity events. : one got bids on their girl friends’ bakery, and got to eat it with her on the side..
David was my favorite pal. We attended church together on Sundays
Shelby B.
Shelby passed away Fri., Sept. 25, 2015. He shared a lot of his Logan County memories on this website. We are honored he left a little of his legacy here and will miss his presence. — Admin
This is my family cemetery…The pic of Julia Chapman : Julia / W. H . only has a head stone here.. their body’s have never been and the stone was in a different location and sat up here.. She was taken to her family’s cemetery… Not sure where he was placed. Was also told by my grandfather that W.H. was not actually part of our relations but a Chapman so that was all that mattered.. The cemetery use to be part of the front yard until the road went through and was given right away.
The one of the Chapman home place.. I have the same picture in my albums .. I am George Chapman’s grand-daughter..
Are you my nieces sister, Her name is Suwann Lee Chapman, her dad was Jimmy Lee, and Grandfather was George. I use to go to Chapmanville and stay with Alice and Jim when i was young. I remember the store and house quite well!
Yes, I am Jimmie’s daughter.
Hello,
Could anyone provide me with any information about the Pecks Mill, Mill Creek area?
I am from Madison and currently live on Broad Hollow at Mill Creek. My husband and I remodeled what, at one time, a two car garage with a 2 bedroom apartment over top. It is the second house on left of Broad Hollow. It used to be green. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Excellent pic of the train station at Chapmanville WV.I boarded a troop train there in 1942.A Mr. McComas was the agent at that time. Came back from the wars in 1946. Graduated at CHS IN 1942. i knew all the old folks in C-ville
Graduated there from old high school in 1957..kk
These are great pictures. I’m from Chapmanville Wva
Leona,are you related to
Mrs.Frema Dingess the school
teacher who lives in Chapmanville.