Old Home Place Harts Creek, WV
These are photos of my grandmother, Myrtle Adams Thompson at Harts Creek in Logan County. I’ve always loved these old photos. The first one reminds me of an old Currier and Ives American Farm scene lithograph. Looking at these old photos, one would probably think they were taken in the early 1900s. The first two were taken in the early 1950s by my father and the third picture was taken in the 1970s. Although I love these photos, looking at them always made me a little sad because they clearly depict that my grandparents had very few pleasures in their lives. I can remember my grandmother would use Prince Albert tobacco and torn pieces from a paper bag to make her cigarettes. She died in 1975 of throat cancer and is buried in the family cemetery at Harts Creek or “on Harts Creek” – using a bit of old local colloquialism.
My grandfather was a carpenter and dynamite blaster. However, like many people living on Harts Creek, my Grandpa Herbert was also a farmer. We would rarely leave from visiting my grandparents without taking home some garden-fresh vegetables during the summer and canned blackberries, tomatoes, pears, green beans, etc. in the winter. I especially miss his hickory-cane corn.
My grandparents lived a quiet, simple life with few modern conveniences. However, they also enjoyed a simple connection to the land and nature, which we have lost. Today, many try to recapture this same type of quiet, simple life by moving to the backwoods of Canada and Alaska.
You may also enjoy:
- Harts Creek of Logan County Facebook Group
- John Mullins Descendant Chart (pdf)
- William Patton Thompson Descendant Chart (pdf)
- Info on Wm. Patton Thompson’s 2nd marriage to Elizabeth Lilly (image).
- Harts c.2000 by Brandon Ray Kirk
Harts Creek Photo Gallery
You can help preserve a bit of Logan County history by sharing your Harts Creek vintage photos with us. To share a photo, please email it to loganwv.us@gmail.com. Please note that you must own the photo you are submitting or ensure that no one has a copyright claim on it.
Harts Creek, Kash and Karry Store L-R Back row: Okey Bryant, Bycle Hensley, Louie Lorado, Robert Bryant. Middle Row: Willie Tomblin, Carlos Tomblin, Charles Adams. Front Row: Alva Dalton, Lonzo Bryant, Alex ?. Courtesy of Paula Solar.
Logan County Unknown Family possibly Harts Creek. If you can ID any of these individuals, please leave a comment if you can name all of them and reference photo 1543.
1924 Photo of Liza Mullins and family courtesy of Kelly Ferrell at the Facebook Group
Kiahs Creek & Surrounding Areas in Lincoln, Logan, Wayne and Mingo Counties
Kiahs Creek & Surrounding Areas in Lincoln, Logan, Wayne and Mingo Counties
1929 newspaper clipping about the proposal for a road on main Big Harts Creek to Lincoln County (Route 10). Courtesy of Brandon Ray Kirk. Image 46843.
Cole Branch Grade School, Harts, WV courtesy of Cindy Gauze. Image 46714.
Sketches of the Workman Fork United Baptist Church, December 1938 courtesy of Tom Rollins. Image 4671.
Anna Butcher of Smokehouse Fork of Harts celebrated her 94th Christmas. Clipping from the Guyandotte Voice dated Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1988 courtesy of Bobbie Henthorn Spiers. Image 4971.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander "Zan" Bryant of Hart's Creek married for 75 years. 1929 newspaper clipping courtesy of Kelly Ferrell. Image 4169.
Herbert Thompson, Richard Thompson and Woodrow Maynard courtesy of Dawn Thompson Kerley. Image 1644.
5 December 1933 - Harts Creek Fold Balked at New Road Through the Region. Clipping courtesy of Brandon Ray Kirk.
War Ration Book courtesy of Todd Stollings.
The Workmans of Big Harts courtesy of Dennis Carter. 16891
Woodrow Maynard of Trace of Harts Creek 1930s courtesy of Kevin Thompson.
America (Thompson) Dalton
Harts Creek baptism. In the white shirts are Elmer McCloud and Amos Mullins. Courtesy of Charles Carter.
Harts Creek baptism. L-R: Carlos Marcum, Elmer McCloud, John Carter (being baptized), and Amos Mullins. Courtesy of Charles Carter.
Clyde Mullins obituary.
1950s below the Bob Mullins Cemetery at Harts Creek courtesy of Kathy Adams Mullins.
Josie Mullins Dingess (born 1909 daughter of Peter and Eliza) standing in front of her home on Harts Creek. Courtesy of Gilbert Dingess.
One-room schoolhouse on Piney Fork of Harts, Logan County, WV. Courtesy of Ada Brumfield. She writes. The girls at the round table are Rhonda Joy Kirk and Frances Kirk-Tomblin. The boy in the row by himself is Roger Kirk. The boy in the front seat against the wall is Virgil “Fud” Kirk, then Barry Carver and the girl in the back is Gladys Farris. The teacher was Mrs. Headley.
2014 Tomblin Store on Harts Creek and also the Whirlwind Post Office courtesy of Dinah McCloud.
Will Farley s/o Thomas & Dorcas Farley of Harts. Article dated April 1919. Clipping courtesy of Bobbie Henthorn Spiers.
Photo courtesy of Charles Carter. He writes. Carter cousins taken at Grandpa George Carters at Carter Branch on Buck Fork of Harts Creek. Around 1952. I am the guy in the bibs.
Photo courtesy of Charles Carter. He writes. Yearly meeting at Grandpa Geo. Carter's house up Carter Branch on Buck Fork of Harts Creek. The man in the checkered shirt, I believe, was Frank Stollings, the bald man with the necktie is Uncle Alec, the tall gray haired man beside him was my Grandpa George Carter. The first lady standing at the table is my Aunt Nora.
Walter Kinser (1897-1971) and Obediah Kinser (1893-1970) sons of Charlie and Polly Ann Workman Kinser. Photo courtesy of Druann Holley Dalton.
Photo courtesy of Druann Holley Dalton. She writes. Obediah (Obie) Kinser (in the middle) and the other two men are Curtis Spry and Frank Mullins. I don't know which is which between the two men.
Photo courtesy of Druann Holley Dalton. She writes. Charles (Charlie) Ferguson Kinser (1861-1936) with granddaughters (daughters of Obediah (Obie) Kinser and Lenora Maggard Williams). Charlie Kinser was the son of David Kinser and Sophia Helmick. He married Polly Ann Workman, daughter of Moses Workman and Nancy Queen. I have never seen a picture of Polly and would like to have a picture of her.
Barney Carter courtesy of Druann Holley Dalton. She writes. His wife was Mahulda Ann Mullins, daughter of Peter Mullins, who was the son of Money Makin' Sol Mullins.
Herald-Advertiser, Sunday, Aug. 30, 1953. Clipping courtesy of Tyrus Masters.
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Mullins Family Historical Marker photo courtesy of the Dickenson County Historical Society, Inc., Clintwood, Virginia.
George Carter taken about 1952 at Carter Branch of Buck Fork in Logan County where he operated a blacksmith shop. Courtesy of Wilma Carter.
George Baisden was Marqurette’s (Peggy) son from a previous marriage.
1965 photo of Millard, Bessie and Grandpa Herbert Thompson.
Circa 1934 Logan County WV Front (L-R) Gladys Thompson, Bruce Avis Adams (baby), Alvie Thompson Back (L-R) Ray Adams, Lace Thompson, Gene Elkins, Herb Adams, Brady Thompson
About 1955 at the homeplace of Eddie and Quillie (Mullins) Adams in the right hand fork of Hoover. From right to left is Brizie (Tomblin) Mullins, Cecil Mullins, Minerva (Mullins) Clayton holding Joy Mullins, Roger Mullins, Jo Ann (Mullins) Hylton, and on the far left is Judy Adams. In the background is the corn crib. Courtesy of Jo Ann Hylton
This is the beautifully hand-written marriage certificate of Cecil and Brizie Mullins. They were married at Whirlwind W.Va. in 1935. Courtesy of Jo Ann Hylton
1985 photo of the old Barnette and Mahulda Carter cabin on Hoover Fork Road of Harts Creek. Courtesy of Dotty (Adams) Schmauch
Grave-side service for Harve Adams April 9, 1940 on Tracefook of Harts. On the right at the casket is Lewis Kinser. The woman in the back wearing the bonnet is Jane Mullins, wife of Johnny Mullins. Courtesy of Ken Moore.
Mountaineer Missionary Baptist Church newspaper clipping courtesy of Brandon Ray Kirk.
"Leaving Big Creek heading towards Hart's Creek Old Rt 10." Courtesy of Lisa Martinez.
Okey Conley and Lester Workman of Harts Creek. Logan Banner clipping courtesy of Jo Ann Sargent.
Thompson Family Cemetery at Harts Creek courtesy of Dawn Kerley.
Thompson Family Cemetery at Hover Fork.
Center is Willie Thompson, the other two children are unknown. If anyone can ID them please leave a comment.
Willie Thompson and best friend George Raines.
Willie Thompson (Aug. 17, 1934 - Oct. 29, 1976), Thompson Family Cemetery at Hover Fork.
Mary Ann and Millard Thompson, Thompson Family Cemetery at Hover Fork.
Mary Ann Vance - she married Millard Thompson and lived on Harts Creek. She taught school for years in the one room school house on Hoover.
Peter Mullins, Harts Creek, Logan County, WV Courtesy of Loretta Mullins
Historical Whirlwind the birthplace of my grandmother, Myrtle Adams Thompson.
Brumfield Family of Harts Creek
Harts Creek Families
Harts Creek Families
Bertha Mullins was a midwife who delivered over 300 children in Logan County. She had 8 children and adopted 4 orphans. She also ran a store at Trace Fork and kept records of births and deaths, owned two cemeteries and was in charge of annual meetings to keep the peace. Submitted by Darrell Mullins.
Robert Mullins, Mullins Cemetery at Harts. Line: John Mullins (d. 1849) > Soloman Mullins (1762-1858) > Alexander Mullins (1810-1896) > Robert Mullins.
Historic Marker, Clintwood, Virginia. Many of the Mullins family throughout Harts Creek and other parts of Logan County are John Mullins descendants.
John Mullins Descendant Chart (pdf)
John Mullins Descendant Chart (pdf)
John Mullins Plaque on the Clintwood, VA Courthouse. Many of the Mullins family throughout Harts Creek and other parts of Logan County are John Mullins descendants.
Bob Mullins Cemetery. Marqurette (Peggy) Mullins Thompson daughter of Robert (Bob) and Almedia Mullins. Peggy was the wife of James Thompson and mother of Herbert Thompson.
June 2001, Descendants of Solomon Mullins L-R, Roy Mullins, Frank Thompson, Plas Hermosillo, Jr., David "Buddy" Mullins, Billy Adkins, and Steve Spaulding. The Grave is located on the Ellis Fork of the North Fork of Big Creek.
June 2001, Descendants of Solomon Mullins L-R (front) Brady Thompson, Plas Hermosillo, Jr., Alvie Thompson. (Back) Billy Adkins, Roy Mullins, Steve Spaulding, David "Buddy" Mullins, Frank Thompson, and Ray Farley
Robert Mullins Cemetery credit: Ralph Thompson.
Harts Creek Mountain taken Nov. 2011.
Herbert (1897-1986) amd Myrtle Adams Thompson (1901-1975)
Fannie and Vickie Spry courtesy of Ashley Mullins.
Fannie Spry and unknown by courtesy of Ashley Mullins.
Thelma and Louisa Spry courtesy of Ashley Mullins.
James Spry standing on porch courtesy of Ashley Mullins.
Garland & Rinda Spry courtesy of Ashley Mullins.
School Photo: Back row (left to right) Charley Evans, George Evans, Robert Martin (Teacher), Silas Spry, Minnie Workman, Rosa Manns, Laura Workman (?), Spicy Evans, Jessie Martin. Front Row: (left to right) Girly Williams, George Slollings, Vester Manns, Wayne Marcum or Marcus, Garland Spry, Earl Williams, Boyd Workman, Jim P Workman, Archie Manns, Sebastian (Bass) Spry, Shirley Workman, Alvin Spry, Dicie Martin, Minnie Bell Evans. Center Row at Right: Nora Mannd, Ocie Spry. Courtesy of Ashley Mullins.
Spry family picture: Front Row (L-R): Charlie, Ocie who is holding Byron (Buck, Thelma, Fannie (Baisden) Spry who is holding Louisa, Mac (who died as a youth. Back Row (L-R): Alvin, Sebastian (Bass), Garland, James (Jim) Spry. Courtesy of Ashley Mullins.
Jeff Mullins, Eliza Mullins and Van Mullins courtesy of Connie Woods.
Joe Mullins courtesy of Connie Woods.
Johnny Hager courtesy of Connie Woods.
Stella Mullins courtesy of Connie Woods.
Jeff Baisden courtesy of Connie Woods.
Cas Baisden, Pete Adams, Bird Baisden, Jeff Baisden, Eliza McKenzie, Janet, maybe Ed Adams’ wife and Ed Adams Front L-R: Billy Lee, Donald, Enslow Baisden, David, Bob and Eliza Napier on end. Courtesy of Connie Woods.
Marie Mullins courtesy of Connie Woods.
Bird Baisden, Rhoda Morrison and Enslow Baisden courtesy of Connie Woods.
Stella Baisden Mullins courtesy of Connie Woods.
Aunt Eliza McKenzie courtesy of Connie Woods
Does anyone have any photos of Matilda(Tilda, Till,Tildy) Conley Dalton. Born 1890-1893. Parents Lee and M Polly Conley. Was married to Stonewall Dalton 1912. Sister of W Nimrod “Nim” Conley , Garland Conley, Martha Conley Dalton, Rosa Conley Adams. She had one child, son, Delmos Dalton who was raised by Reese ” Wid” and Martha (Conley) Dalton his aunt and uncle.
Does anyone have any photos of M Polly (Hensley, Farley)Conley, Matilda Conley Dalton, Martha Conley Dalton or Rosa Conley Adams? Please help. Thank you
Lots of Dalton Family photos on the Facebook site.
Any information or photos of Rev Delmos Dalton
Hello everyone,I am looking to see if any local families, church historians, or old friends might have a photograph or memory of my grandfather, Preacher Delmos (Delmas) Dalton (1916–1976). Working deep in the coal mines and preaching the gospel across Logan County. He was a Baptist minister who was heavily active in several specific communities:Harts Creek & ChapmanvillePecks Mill (where he was laid to rest)Mud Fork & Verdunville (where he lived and preached as an adult)He was well known for conducting traditional outdoor river baptisms along the Guyandotte River and local hollow creeks, and he frequently officiated home funerals and church services across the area (such as officiating services in Verdunville alongside Rev. Stonewall Hensley in the early 1970s).Many local families took personal snapshots during those outdoor river baptisms and church homecomings. If you have an old family photo album, a church scrapbook, or a local coal mining union picture that might include him, it would mean the world to our family to see a photo of him doing the work he loved.Thank you all so much for helping us preserve his memory!
My father Gary Adams was from Harts Creek as were his parents Lloyd Adams and Doris McCloud.
Doris mother Lucy was married to Robert Dingess. If anyone has any information about a family cemetery there or old pictures please email me.
Thank you!
Does anyone have information about the “old Perry place?” My great, great grandmother Leota Perry lived there and my grandfather who I never met wrote with great fondness of his boyhood days at the farm with her wonderful cooking. Her father was Isaac Granville Perry, and his father was James Graham Perry. I would like to know what became of the farm, and whether it still exists.
Amber, Realtor.com.might be able to help you.
If I ain’t mistaken that cabin still stands today at the end of of holler road I currently live in Franics Creek harts wv. My great grandparents used to tell me stories about how that cabin and the people who lived there while growing up. Now as of right now i have no clue who keeps up with the place but, every summer there is an older man who cuts the grass. I have always loved that cabin its my favorite place to just sit and watch. My great grandparents was Oscar and Sylvia Williamson they had about 7-8 children that I know of my grandfather is Elbert Williamson, They owned most of taunton dr til they had to sell some to my great grandparents Charlie and Annie Farley.
My grandpa was alive Thompson. Question, was Thompson town in West Virginia named after our family? Also, records show he was a US Marine, but family says he wasn’t, even though government records show otherwise. Any info would be great. Email is Whitney.danielson@yahoo.con
Does anyone have any information about Bernie Workman or Ruth McCloud Mullins or any of their ancestors?
On line search shows Lanny Mullins obit for 2022. Do you have any old Mullins family photos that you can post to this Logan site? Can you write up the Mullins family history?
I do not know anything really.
Does anyone have any memories of a Harts Creek Boxing team that boxed in a 1948 WV. Tournament at the Logan Armory? This team won many of the matches in the tourament. Hopefully family members have photos of the boxers that they can post to this Logan website.
Myrtle was my great aunt. Herbert was the brother of my grandfather Millard. I always like going to Myrtle and Herbert’s to visit. She was very kind.
I’m family of Jefferson Thompson. After the civil war He and his brother Patton parted ways. Jefferson bought land on Big hart which is all my family on Thompson Branch. My great great grandpa is Andy jack (Andrew Jackson Thompson) i was 4 yrs old when he passed. Great grandpa Wootson Thompson and my grandfather is Flavil Thompson. He had one daughter Sandy and thats my mother. I would love any and all info i could get on my family at Thompson Branch. Grandpa Andy’s dad is John Thompson. But i would love to have a lay out of decedents. Flavil and Judy Thompson helped raise me and i’m their oldest grandchild born in 75. I use to go on the family cemetary and come back and ask who everyone was. because many died prior to my birth. Grandfathers uncle and my great great uncle was a school teacher that died the yr i was born Fisher Thompson. I love my family history. On my mom’s side i am Thompson and moms mothers side is Fugate and Vance on little hart. buried above the old Attensville elem. My great grandparents on my grandmothers side is Scott and Edith Fugate ( her maiden name was vance) He passed in 64/65 before i was born but i was blessed to know grandma fugate. i was 9 when she passed of pancreatic cancer and my grandfathers mom Grandma Blanche (maynard) Thompson. I was like 27 when she passed. Anyway i love this stuff.
My Dad is Herbert Thompson. He is your Grandpa Brother. He’s buried on Thompson Branch.
Jenny Wiley, the frontier woman who escaped from the indians is in the Thompson genealogical tree.
My Dad worked for Fisher Thompson, who had a sawmill. My Dad would saw at his sawmill and then go for the evening shift to saw for Fisher. This was, if I remember correctly, during the time of the Korean War – lots of timber was being used at the coal mines during that era.
Also, I personally knew Scott and Edith Fugate and their children – all of us attended the Little Harts Freewill Baptist Church when Rev. Robert “Bob” was pastor – my sister and Albert Fugate always tried to, as very young children, sit beside each other during church services and Sunday School classes.
My maternal grandfather sleeps in the Ezra Pack Cemetery which is on the hill above the former Atensville Grade School
Beautiful memories from a beautiful childhood (mine) .. Lovingly To All Of You .. Della Lillly
My name is Felicia Adams Bacorn. My great grandfather was/is Frank Adam’s. He was married to Susan Mullins Adams. They had 13 children. If you have any information on Frank Adams, who served as the Justice of the Peace, I would appreciate anything.
My papaw, Charles Elbert Adams (born March 1903), built a cabin for him and his wife on Big Harts where the slaughter house is now located. Not sure about the year but probably before 1920.
I do , only documents I have is to name father Thomas of Barney . My line is Inez Williams daughter of Julia Carter daughter of Capt. Barnett Carter .
To Connie Woods, my maiden name is Baisden and would like to get some more info on the Baisden photos you’ve posted on here. Can you contact me thru my email priscillaann01@yahoo.com? Thank you.
My Mom, God rest her soul, was from Harts Creek. She was a Conley. Are there any Conley’s that still live on Harts?
Denny, you might try looking for them
at Anywho.com.
LOT’S OF THEM ARCHIE BILLY TOMMY CONLEY ALL MY BROTHERS SIMP ANS STONEY PASSAWAY
Dear Ms. Alexander: Thank you for your kind response. If I am ever down that way, I will let all of Harts know that I am coming. God bless and be careful in all you do.
Denny L. Linville
7640 West Lake Dr.
Walton Hills, OH 44146 440/487-8083
Denny,
I went to grade school with you at Holden 22. I think!
Eddie Holbrook
Hi Eddie, I went to Holden Jr. Hight in grades 8 and 9 so there is a possibility of that having happened. Your name is familiar. I did not go to grade school at Holden 22.
Denny
Hello…I am looking for a guy named Ralph Cooper who worked at the bus terminal in Logan around 1956 -1957…I was born there in Holden Hospital in February 1957…my mother has passed and this is all I know. He probably is dead too but he may have children who are there. She said he had a daughter named Judy and maybe another daughter, she said he may have moved to Huntington too.
Sheraell, if Ralph was born in 1936 he
might be alive. You might try looking for him
at Anywho.com. If not in Logan, then in
Huntington or put in WV.
My grandparents were Peter and Alifair Mullins of Harts. Those were some rugged people to ensure that life
My grandmother was Parlee Mullins from Harts Creek and Holden.
Aunt Parlee made awesome peanut butter pie. I did not know that she had grandchildren?
My wife’s maternal Mullins line descends from “Revolutionary” John Mullins, as the locals call him to distinguish him from
other John Mullins’
I’m from the “Revolutionary” John Mullins to. My grandfather was Millard Thomoson. He is in several of the pictures on the site. His brother Herbert and sister are in some of the pictures along with a family picture of when they were young children with their parents.
My Grandmas name was Susan Mullins (that married Frank Adams) and she was descendent of John Mullins that came over on the “Freedom” ship from Ireland. She lived in HArts Creek WV.
Hi Beverly. I would love to know more about the Freedom ship. I’ve descended from this same branch of Mullins. My genealogy research is leading me to believe my family came from France but family lore has always been that we came from Ireland. Do you know where I can find more info on the Freedom ship?
Beverly, photos and the story about the Freedom Ships are online.
Does anyone have any stories or photos of Musco Adkins Sr’s family? I am his grand daughter but he passed long before I was born.
My grandfather’s name was Musco Adkins. Who are your parents?
My Daddy was Clyde Adkins and I believe Muscoe was his Uncle! Elza Adkins was my Grandfather and Chapman Adkins was my Great Grandfather! I would love to hear anything about my Hart’s Creek Adkins relatives!
Musco Adkins was my Grandfather .. who is your parents??
Musco and Virgina Adkins were my grandparents after her death he married Belvy may be spelled wrong. My mothers name was Merle she had a sister name Hazel, Gladys can’t remember other sisters name butt also brothers Mucso (funniest person I every met could tell you a story today and 3 months later tell the same story still just as funny as the first) also a brother named Homer and their were others. I would love to have some pictures of the family back then if anyone has any or know anything about this family please respond. My parents were Robert and Merle Savage.
Brenda, I have a photo of Elza Adkins and some family information I’d like to get to you. Please check out our FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/146854232183055
Hi my grandmother was Hattie Thompson adkins sister of musco adkins. I remember visting there when I was a kid .I too wish i had pictures. Just memories!????
My grandparents are buried on Harts Creek. Dave And Hattie Thompson .
i am Greg Dingess son of Jakey (Taylor Dingess}, Thompson branch is where we are from my grandma was a Thompson and he mom is a Brumfield . Brandon and i went to Ferrelsburg elementary together. I know my dad was named after Taylor Brumfield his uncle so somehow Brandon and I are distant relatives
Hello. My great grandpa, Manuel Williams, was from Harts. He passed in 2015 and I never met any of family. I’ve just started my search but would love any info anyone may have. His parents were Jim and Linda Browning Williams.
Jada, familysearch.org shows
the family in the 1930 & 1940 census.
Manuel Williamson born in 1930.
Parents as Jim & Linda Williamson.
Yes I’ve found that record but that is not correct. My pap just passed in 2015. He was born in 1927 and They were definitely Williams. Not sure why some of the records say otherwise. Thank you, though.
Jada, you’re welcome.
There is a listing for a
Manual Williams born
July 28,1927, lived in
Crum Wayne Co.WV.
A daughter of Jim & Linda,
Ivory Bryant,born
June 16,1916 in Shively WV.
died Sept.1,1959 in Chapmanville.
Wife of Robert Bryant.
She’s buried in Bryant Cemetery.
Ivory Bryant is my Grandmother my mom is Ruth mae Bryant. I am trying to find a picture of Ivory but no luck so far. My name is sherry Mayo
Sherry, try the FG. site. Sometimes people post family photos on the Memorial Page. Also try the Logan High School Yearbook.
Yes that is him! We lived in Crum my whole childhood. I will have to look into Ivory then. Thank you!
My father was Manford Adkins who lived in Ferrellsburg, Trying to find info , pictures mostly of him and his brothers and sisters . Do you know if any pictures are out there of classes from years 1928-1938 that I could with names on them?
Online search shows family in 1940 census.Also shows an article written by Brandon Kirk about Ferrellsburg.
I remember Taylor Brumfield … and his motorcycle
Della Lilly
Hello my name is Jacob Thompson grandson to lacy roy thompson and I just wanted to msg because I seen this post and I like all the pic is there anyway of you Thompson can send me some pic or stories of my grandpa father and mother call me or msg whatever your comfortable with I would really Preciate it if you would thank you
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Jacobthompson16.jt.jt@gmail.com
My name is Terri Ingram Taylor and I have 2 questions. First, is the Myrtle Adams Thompson the woman that had a daughter named Virginia Smith that lived in Williamson West Virginia, or maybe from Kentucky?? And 2nd can someone tell me if the Carter family cemetery in Harts Creek is accessible to get to easily and is it hard to find? Please message me on facebook with answers. Thank you in advance, Terri Taylor (Terri Ingram)
Thanks Frank for keeping this site up and running. I downloaded the John Mullins Descendant Chart for my kids, grand kids, & great grandkids. This is Lovell Thompson, eldest child of Alvie Lloyd Thompson, These old pictures really do bring back memories from Harts Creek.
I really miss Uncle Alvie. He would have gotten so excited about the photo of Robert and Almedia.
I was born on Harts Creek West Va love that place and always will.
My name is Loretta (Jarrell) Nebe.
My mommy was Georgia (Adams) Jarrell,
she wad the daughter of Eddie and Qullie Adams
of Hartsville Creek.
Her siblings were Ina, Elva, Belvie, Bob, Everette, Jennings,
Van Mullins was my Great grandfather.
Freddie and Margret Adams were my Great Uncle and Aunt.
My cousins still live there Almeda McCloud is my cousin.Her mom was Vadie and there was Civil and Virgil.
If anyone has photos of my granny and papas or their kids,siblings ,ect.please contact me on Facebook.
I will try to find pics of Virgil, Cecil, Tommy, my mom Blanche.Virgil is buried here in Durham, NC with his sister Blanche.
Hello all, my name is James Hager, my mother’s name is Madeline Virginia Adams, parents were Anthony Adams and Bessie Mullins. I am looking to connect with relatives and would like to attend any future gatherings to meet relatives. It is said that my mother has or had 22 brothers and sisters. I know very little about my relatives due to fact that I was a career soldier and stayed on the move with my immediate family. you can contact me at jhager2008@yahoo.com
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on Facebook.
I am Christine (Raines) Tehrani and I would love to have a copy of the picture with Willie Thompson and George Raines, George is my father who passed in 2007. He spoke of Willie many times but we never knew him. If possible please email me that picture.
Thank you so much!
Hi Christine ! I am Kevin Thompson , Willie Thompson’s son . I have heard a lot about your father George . My mother has that picture if you don’t have it yet . I just found this site & I’m amazed of the pics of my family & hart’s Creek
Kevin Thompson, I visit this site often. There are so many people here that we are related to. I love looking st the pictures and reading the post.
Was your uncle and aunt and father Milliard and Mary Thompson who lived in Chapmansville later in life ? That was my mothers uncle and aunt . Her maiden name was Carrie Vance .
Does anyone no John Collins he was married to Arminta Lucas . HE was my Dads Father , his Father was Marion Collins Did John Collins , Have any Brothers or Sister if anyone knows anything or has a Picture of my grandfather. John Collins Let me Know . Thanks
Liza, you might try & do
some research at familysearch.org.
Shows a Marion Collins &
Wanetta Grace Layfield Collins in
the 1940 census.
Site shows many John Collins names.
Do you know his birth year?
Bob, you seem to know a lot about Harts Creek. I’m looking for family members who were related to Rev. Albert Meade and Gypsy Smith Meade. Gypsy was my grandfather’s sister. I can’t find out much on her.
I know very little except they lived on Harts Creek in Logan County.
Thanks for any help you can give.
Douglas, sorry I missed your request.
I only know what I find in records.
The Meade family chart can be found
at familysearch.org.
Gypsy’s info can be found in the
1910 & 1940 census records.
See Find A Grave Memorial #30069107 – Rev. Albert Meade
Hi Della. Do you remember me? My name is Frank Atkins. Around 10-12 years ago you and I emailed back and forth regarding the old Red Barn and the old picture I sent to you.
If I remember correctly, Rev. Albert Meade was the minister who established the Little Harts Freewill Baptist Church. You may want to look at Find-A-Grave as I think his burial site is the Ezra Pack Cemetery (the one on the hill behind the former Atensville Elementary School and it is posted on Find-A-Grave (FAG)
Della
Liza I may have the wrong Marion Collins but I believe there was one born 1896 Harts Creek to Preston Collins and Margaret Thompson. I know very little about him and I wasn’t aware he had a son called John. I have him down as being married to Flora Dotson with a son Edgar Collins.
I have been trying to find out who my great grandfather is. Using Ancestry DNA connections with distant cousins I believe I have been able to reconstruct that missing part of my family tree which has lead me to believe that Marion or one of his brothers is my mystery great grandfather. He looks to be different to the Marion Collins that Bob found.
I believe Marion and his brother Albert served in WW1 andmy theory is one of them may have fathered my Grandfather Edward Lewis Bennett while they were in Hull, Yorkshire, England in 1919.
If it is the same Marion Collins I am fascinated to learn more about him and his brothers.
The Marion Colins from Harts Creek who I believe is my Gt Grandfather was born in 1895 and died in 1922. Married Flora Adkins. They looked to have had two sons Edgar Colins (b 1920) and Billy Joe Collins.
Hi, my dad Isaac (Spot) Collins was raised and is buried at the Old Collins Cemetery. His dad was Isaac Collins, had an uncle named Marion- I think I have picture of Marion’s tombstone, if it’s a military headstone. Maybe a John in there. My sister knows a lot about the family tree. I have old research where family came out of Carolina into Kentucky then WV if this is same family Lineage.
Helllo Becky. This is Virgie Bryant Carter. Marion Collins is the oldest son of Isaac and Minerva Collins of Harts WVa. He has 11 siblings. Arizona Collins, Carrie Collins Bryant(Woodrow) Harrison Collins, Virgie Collins Bryant(Daniel), Elbert Collins(Annie)Ronald Collins (Edith), Isaac “Spot”Collins(Minnie Hensley), Edward Collins, Susan Collins Hensley. Helen Collins.
Hello Frank. This is your cousin Dawn Thompson Kerley. Hope this finds you well.
Would you please send me the link that you sent me a while back that included some of the Thompson family genealogy? I changed jobs and didn’t get it off m old computer.
dawnkerley@yahoo.com is my email address. Thanks so much!
Frank I’m Dawns cousin, by way of her dad Willie and my mother Dicie. Millard Thompson was their father. Would appreciate a copy of the information you have. If possible it would greatly be appreciated. My email address is Kathyandym14 @gmail.com
Emanuel Nelson is my great great grandfather I am looking for the information of his hand written birth statement
Ronnie, the info is posted with the photo of
Emanuel Nelson,given by Patricia Reed.
Also do you know when Byrd & Milton Nelson
died?
They were great people. I grew up on Hoover fork of Big Harts. Herbert n Myrtle were great neighbors. I was only like four or five when Myrtle passed I do remember her a little but Herbert would always come n visit n get my mom to cut his hair or catch us kids walking to the store n walk with us. He always had a story to tell. This sure brings back memories. My parents were( Tennis n Flora Adams).
I noticed your dad’s name is Tennis. Any idea where is name came from? This is my first name and my father and grandfather’s name but have never heard the origin. I get asked about it all the time. Just curious if you might know.
No I have no idea sorry but I have also wondered about that too.
Greg, to houseofnames.com
to find the answer for the
name of Tennis.
Which Tennis Mullins is your grandfather. My great uncle was Tennis Mullins.
His parents were Lawrence and Mary Mullins. He grew up on Twelve Pole.
That is my grandparents, too. My name is Sherman Tomblin
my dad Ance Mullins was born on twelvepole there gravy yard is some where the mullins cematary
my dad was Ance Mullins from harts aelve pole his dad was name tom mullins can anyone know them
my dads dad was tom mullins and eliza mullins
It could be a shortened version of Tennessee?
Devil Anse Hatfield named a son Tennyson; he used the nickname of Tennis. I think the people named Tennis around Harts Creek did not have a longer name: just Tennis.
Thank you! I remember seeing at some point in my research that Tennis was a shortened form of Tennyson but wasn’t sure of the origin. Your reply seems to imply that Devil Zane’s may have started a trend in that region to use the shortened form. I appreciate your input.
I remember my Mom talking about a ‘Tenis’ when I was little. I believe my gramma’s sister may have married him and I think it was Tennis Hatfield.
My mother Rosa Lee Carter used to call me brizie ask the time when I was small
hi tina, my name is thomas james carter, i wonder if we are related? rosa lee carter doesnt sound familiar . i know theres alot of carters out there. my grandpa james thomas carter had aprox. 15 brothers and sisters. since this is logan co. , i bet we are. what was rosa’s fathers name ? feel free to email me thanks
Hi Thomas. My name is Debra Westerfield. My Mom is Jessie Hannah (Carter). My grandparents were Willis and Eunie Carter(Tomblin). I still go back several times a year to visit relatives on Harts Creek. My Aunts, Donna and Dosha Carter, Uncle Dick (willis Jr.) and Gay Carter(Adkins). I bet we are related too.
hi debra,. im back to doing the family tree thing. ill try to see where the CARTERS in your line fit in. maybe we are cousins. ill let you know. if you know Willis’s fathers name , that could help. contact me at goblue5898@yahoo.com thanks
Ok CUZ, heres what i got. heres my direct line me : thomas james carter son of richard carter son of james thomas carter son of barnett carter son of thomas james carter son of CAPT. barnett carter. ther is a pic on this site of my ggggrandfathers (capt. barnett carter and mahulda a. mullins ) cabin it was in harts , lincoln co. they had 12 kids that i know of my line thomas b. 1853, ann b. 1855, martha b. 1856, peter b. 1859, julia b. 1860, jackson b.1863, william b. 1865, your line james b. 1868, harriet b.1871, jessee b. 1873, john b. 1875…. james m. eveline bryant b. 1872 this was james 2nd wife.. 5 kids with 1st wife and 8 kids with 2nd . i have all those names too. allready in my tree. i have about 4000 peaple in ther as of today.
any questions email me tom
Do you by chance have lineage going back from Captain Barnett Carter
hey debra, ive been doing work on the tree and i found: 2 willis carter’s both with fathers name of james carter. #1 willis b: oct 1913 dad b: 1888 (his wife: ellen workman) willis wife: eunice tomblin. #2 willis b: 2 jul 1917 dad b: 1886 (his wife evaline bryant) willis wife: anna mae bryant. #2 willis\james\capt. barnett carter which is my line. the willis 1 & 2 are could be related (cousins) and have the same grandfather cpt. barnabas carter. ive seen people call #1 willis dad james “buddy” carter. thier is a ton of james carters just in my line james thomas carter gpaw, his son james franklin carter, his son james “jimmy” carter. my gpaw dad was barnett, his dad thomas james carter, his dad capt. barnabas or barnett carter. with allot of uncles using the name james for kids. if you use ancestry.com i have over 10,000 names in my tree (CARTERS from logan co. WV) im sure we are still cuz’s but some how thru a differant connection. hope this helps, the gravestones- marriage license-census-miltary records validated all this. thomas james carter
oops typo: #2 willis dad b: 1868
There’s a harts creek in Logan county too???? I was born and my family live in harts creek in Lincoln county***
It’s all the same ole Harts Creek.
That’s exactly what I was wondering.
Harts Creek is partly in Logan County and part in Lincoln County not sure exactly where the line splits. My grandparents were Peter and Alifair (Allie) Robinson Mullins. They lived at the mouth of Hoover. My Aunt And Uncle Garnet and Bob Adams lived just above them on Hoover also. Garnet later lived at the mouth of Hoover
Big Harts Creek is located in Logan County to the mouth of Rockhouse Fork; thereafter, it’s Lincoln County. The head of West Fork of Harts Creek is likewise in Logan County to the mouth of Workman Fork; thereafter, it’s Lincoln County. Little Harts Creek is located entirely in Lincoln County. Two completely separate watersheds.
In the vicinity of Big Harts Creek, the Lincoln/Logan County line crosses Big Harts Creek on the West Fork near Workman Fork Church at the mouth of Workman Fork; thence crossing Piney Fork of West Fork about 0.40 of a mile up Piney Fork; thence crossing Big Harts Creek about 600 feet below the mouth of Rockhouse Branch. (part of the properties on Rockhouse are in Lincoln, some are in Logan).
In Civil Action No. 81-C-342 in Lincoln County Circuit Court, the counties resolved a dispute over the location of the county line resulting in the changing in the marking of the county line in the vicinity the Winchester Coals, Inc. facilities along W.VA. Route 10 at the community of Daisy just above Tantrough Branch. As I recall, this dispute impacted as to which county Winchester was responsible to in regards to taxes.
It is interesting to note that when Lincoln was formed in 1869,
the portion of the line separating Logan and Lincoln crossing Harts Creek was described as “the Logan county line where said line crosses the right hand fork of Twelve Pole Creek; “….thence a straight line to the top of the main dividing ridge between the waters of Guyandotte River and Big Ugly Creek, above said creek, at the head of the creek next below Big Creek in Logan county…..”
The “head of the creek next below Big Creek” mentioned above was the head of Limestone Branch off Guyandotte River.
Accordingly, this line as defined in 1869 would have been a straight line about 16 miles long running from the right hand fork of Twelve Pole Creek to the head of Limestone Branch off Guyandotte River.
However, around 1955, mapping errors of that line in the USGS Topography mapping showed the line crossing Limestone Branch about 2/3rds of the way down Limestone. People had come to accept that as the true location of the county line. Accordingly, in 1955 the WV State Legislature ratified the line as it was shown on the USGS mapping, superseding the boundary as defined in 1869.
Interestingly, the Civil Action No. 81-C-342 in 1981 addressed only the section of the line running from Limestone Branch to Workman Branch, a distance of about 3.2 miles and did not address the 12 or so miles of the line remaining from Workman Branch to the right hand fork of Twelve Pole Creek.
Thanks for posting this information, Bob. Lincoln County was formed in 1867 but had at least three boundary changes in the Harts Creek area before 1872. The most significant one occurred in 1869 when the present-day boundaries were most closely finalized. The old Logan-Lincoln county line between 1869 and the early 1890s ran in the lower part of Trace Fork of Harts Creek (far above Rockhouse) and included lower Smokehouse Fork, too. If you look in the 1870 and 1880 censuses, you will see some Adams and Dingess people listed in Lincoln County who appear in Logan County in 1900 (living on the same farm). The best example I can give is Henderson Dingess, who lived just above present-day Hugh Dingess Grade School in present-day Logan County (but between 1869-early 1890s) in Lincoln County. Another example is my great-great-grandfather Melvin Kirk, who lived on Piney Fork of West Fork, noted in Lincoln County until the early 1890s when it became a part of Logan (as it is today). You can see the exact year these properties shifted from Lincoln to Logan county by looking through the land books at the Logan Courthouse, which record yearly property owners. I believe the notation for these affected persons’ property reads something like this: “Transferred from LIncoln.” The county boundary has been generally settled since the early 1890s, however there have been at least two notable adjustments in the twentieth century (at least one of which you note in your information). The twentieth century adjustments mostly center on the Route 10 towns of Toney and Daisy (and relating to county ownership of the Winchester coal mine for assessment purposes). The major boundary changes, though, in Harts Creek area occurred in 1867, 1868, 1869, 1872, and the early 1890s.
Thanks, for posting this information, DOUGLAS (not Bob). My apologies. Good to hear from you.
Brandon, since you have so much
research insight, far more than me,
do you know how much slate fill was
used on the Logan Island?
Is there anyway that you can search
for photos from the Logan Banner that
show the building of LHS in 1956?
Hi, Bob. I’m certainly no expert on Logan history, particularly after 1900. My favorite Logan writer is Dwight Williamson–and any elderly person who knows town history through their own life experience. Having said this, I have read every issue of the Logan Banner from 1889 to 1930 and copied and indexed all stories of interest to me. I have also looked at every criminal docket file prior to 1930 (and some thereafter). I mostly study the period before 1900. I don’t recall seeing anything about slate fill at the island in my Banner research. Did that happen when the new high school was built? We have the Banner microfilm at the college. If you’re local, stop by and take a look. The state archives in Charleston has all available issues of the Banner on microfilm; we have most of them after the 1910s. If you’re not local and can’t see the microfilm for yourself, I’ll try to remember to look up that material for you when we resume classes in a few weeks. Glad to help.
Brandon,thanks for getting back to me.
LHS is built on solid ground.
It is thought by some people that the
playing fields & parking area is slate
filled,maybe done by Mt.Gay Coal Co.
Also would you know why the Island was
named for Elias Hatfield in the early 1900’s.
See the article at the end of the story on
this site, Battle of the Island.
hey brandon, i got your name from a lady on ancestry.com (kaitlyn vance copley) and said there is still a carter reunion going on every year in sept. ive been wanting to get down there and do research and see where family use to live especialy (barnett and mahulda carters old log house thats in the pictures, 3x gfather barnetts pic is in there too) if you can give me more info it would be appreciated very much. thomas james carter at goblue5898@yahoo.com
They lived at the mouth of Hoover Fork of Big Harts Creek, Logan County, WV. There are two Carter cemeteries right there—and Mullins cemeteries nearby.
the pic of barnett and mahulda carters house, this is my great great great grandparents. love all the pics , lots of names in my family tree. i have been stuck for years on capt. barnett carter does anyone know his fathers name? i do not believe its thomas nelson carter (way to much money and land back east in virginia) any info would be appreciated e-mail is goblue5898@yahoo.com thanks again thomas james carter
Thomas,
As far as i can tell Barnett’s parents were Thomas Carter and Nan Snavely. I hope this helps.
2 generations off. nan snavely m. a collins and lived w/ the kinsers a.k.a. nancy kinser collins m. to thomas james carter son of the barnett carter im looking for more info on…
Thomas, you might try looking for
the info at familysearch.org.
Barnett’s parents were Thomas Carter and Catherine Burton, both buried at Yatesville Cem. Lawrence Co. Ky
thomas carter and catherine burton can not be the parents of capt. barnette carter , because they didnt have a child named barnette acording to familysearch.org
thomas james carter son of richard lee carter son of james thomas carter son of barnett carter son of thomas james carter son of barnett and mahulda (mullins) carter… barnett was a captain in the civil war on the confederate side, born abt. 1821
im the great granddaughter of the late Bertha Bryant (Dalton) and Pete Dalton of White Oak (Shively), WV. if you have any photos of them or Ruth (their daughter) or any of their kids, please please let me know. you can email them to me at savannahmayyx3@outlook.com. thank you so much and God bless ☺️
Savannah,do you know Bobby Dalton,or any other Daltons on White Oak?,you might be related to these ppl,Theora Dalton,husbandHillard Dalton,if so msg me,Leona Dingess.
Im looking for a Fred toler who knew a Brenda sue marcum around 1979
Ahrens,Anywho.com shows a
Fred Toler in Logan area with
a phone #.
I am looking for old pictures of my grand father William Carpenter, grandmother Rena Tanner carpenter. He was born 1903 and her 1907. My dad James Allen carpenter born 1938 and my great gran Julia Rogers Carpenter. Please email comments and pics to cprinsen@live.com.
Where do I start? I’m the great -great granddaughter of Solomon Riddle who descended from Frederick Riddle and thru his mothers side, Revolutionary John Mullins. I’m looking to connect to any members of the family and I saw the photographs of the descendents of Soloman Mullins and I wondered where the women were? My other quandry is that family history dictates that my other great grandfather was George Oscar Pennington who worked as a brakeman on a railroad…does anyone know of him? I’ve got about a zillion other questions but wanted to get the two big ones out there first. Thanks in advance.
MWebster
Melanie, familysearch.org shows
George,his wife & children in the
1940 Census. Also shows his
draft cards.
This site, these pictures are incredible! I am so lucky to have stumbled across this. I am the grandson of Tennis Mullins in Chapmanville and have worked off and on for many years to learn more about this side of the family – not just names, but the stories, like what brought them to the area, where did they come from, etc. I would appreciate any insight anyone may have and thanks to those that have created and maintain this site.
Does anyone have a picture of the old school house at coal branch at big harts creek?
I want to say thank you to everyone involved with the publication of this web site. I have looked at every picture, read every ones postings and visited all the towns and additions listed. It was like stepping back in time to what seemed to me to have been better times. Both sides of my moms side of our family is from Little Harts Creek. My Grandpa was Thomas Aldridge. His parents were General Harrison Aldridge and Mary Candus Moore. My Grandma was Ora Bell Evans. Her parents were Hugh Evans and Lyda Evaline Williamson. Grandma Lyda was Grandpa Hugh’s second wife, his first wife was Vicy Stafford. Grandpa Hugh had a total of 18 children. While looking through the pictures of Harts I discovered a picture of some school children. I was so surprised to see four of my grandma Ora,s brothers and sisters in the picture. My great uncles Charley and George Evans and great aunts Spicie and Minnie Bell Evans. This picture was an amazing find and I can’t wait to share it at the next Evans Reunion. By the way we would welcome anyone wanting to attend the Hugh Evans. This Family Reunion is held annually at Chief Logan State Park near Logan WV. I will post exact date. One more thing. Grandpa Hugh was an ordained minister. He married my Grandma and Grandpa. According to Grandma Ora he married a lot of couples throughout Harts Creek.
I think my mother’s side of the family were like distant relatives of its bell n my grandmothers name was Lucy Riffe my mom was Flora Riffe Adams. I have heard stories over the years about some of the names you have mentioned here. My cousin Kathy Adams has alot of old photos n does some research on the family n may have some old pics…
Sorry if this was confusing I didn’t notice that auto correct had changed some of what I typed until I had already shared it n it won’t let me delete it. what I was saying is I think my mom was a distant relative of Ora Bell or may have just been neighbors but I’ve heard mom talk about her alot growing up Lucy Williamson Riffe was my grandmother.
Not sure if we’re related.. my mom’s name is also Kathy adams, my granny was Mollie Adkins married to my papaw Robert (Bob) adams
i am looking to get an address and phone # of my uncle lovell adams, and my cousin debbie and robert carter. they live on little harts road. a little bit before trace fork. I really need to talk to them!!!
Looking for any information about the Shadd family who lived or hung around Harts Creek. My dad’s name was Charlie, he was born in 1909. He had brothers, Jake, John, Joe, Jim, and a sister, Zonie. Any information would be greatly appreciated, as I would loke to educate my own sons about the Shadd family.
Narlin, go to familysearch.org,
Charlie Shadd,born Feb.6,1909,
Shirely,Tyler Co.,WV.
Father,Loren Shadd &
Mother,Ida Smith.
You can put in his brothers
& do some research.
Narlin:
I am doing research on the descendants of Phillip Doss, who was the father of Evaline Doss Shadric, who was the mother of Loran Shadric, who was the father of Charles Shadd. It’s hard to find info on this family because of the many different spellings of the last name. My line goes through William Chapman Doss, brother of Evaline, but I do have quite a bit of information on the Shadd/Shadric line. I will be glad to share what I have. You can contact me on email at pm26651@hotmail.com, and I’m also on Facebook as Bonita Doss-Campbell.
Bonita
Charlie shadd was my grand father im the daughter of lando shadd mollie Bryant was my mother
I am a son of Charlie Shadd, my name is Narlin. Charlie was the son of Loren Shadd who died at Pecksmill in 1959. Charlie was the brother of Joe, Jim, Jake, John, and his sister Arizona (Zonie). Are you sure you are speaking about this Charlie Shadd?
Any information about my dad would be much appreciated! Thank you.
I am looking for my husbands great grandfather James Barrett.May have not been his real name. He married an Nancy Jane Williamson born 11/25/1883 died 01/22/1966. Parents Asa Williamson 1854 and Rebecca Browning from Harts West Virginia 01/1902. Had a son Byrd Barrett 09/1902 then got Nancy Pregnant with 2nd son Hezz Barrett 1903? 1904? ran off before his birth never to be heard from again. They say he was always afraid and on look out with a gun. Would disappear a lot. Some called him an outlaw. He listed no parents on marriage licence or where he was born. Nancy listed his birth as being born in Kentucky on a delayed birth record for Byrd Barrett. Nancy was also married to a John Thompson and a Ray Buchanan. She died in 1966 and is buried in the Thompson cemetery in Harts WV.
Janet,familysearch.org has a
James Barrett in the 1940 census,
born in 1881 in Kentucky.
Byrd Barrett married Garnett Queen who had Cecil, Monroe, Byrd “Buddy”, Jim, John, Hezz, Herbert, Flora, Flossie, and Florence who died at a young age. Cecil (Six Lakes Michigan), Monroe (Michigan) and Herbert (Kenova, WV), Flossie (Columbus, Ohio) are the only of these children living . Flora was married to Billy Dempsey on Big Harts Creek. Flossie was married to Ronald Browning from Big Harts Creek for a short time they divorced and Ronald remarried. Herbert married Nettie from Greenshoals. I am Flora’s grand daughter, I live at Big Harts Creek. The part of the family tree regarding Grandma Nancy’s husband, James Barrett, is very confusing to me.
Yes its confusing to me also.I have heard so many stories about what could have happened to him. I personally believe he was living a double life.Byrds brother was Hezz Barrett that had been married to an Alice Williamson (my husbands grandparents)They had Nancy Jane Barrett and Tennis Barrett (my husbands mother and uncle)I believe James was born around 1875 and was from Kentucky according to Marriage record and Byrds delayed birth record.
My grandmother was Pearl Thompson Mitko daughter of Nancy and John Thompson, born in Harts Creek. I believe she had brothers Byrd and Hezz. Do you know if this Nancy Thompson is her mother?
Yes
Maxine, sorry I’m just seeing this! Are you related to this Thompson line?
I am looking for a picture of the Old One Room School house I went to at Crooked Creek- Logan County WV. The school year that I went to this school is 1955-56. I would so much appreciate having a pic of the school. Any assistance would be so grateful!
I remember as a little girl going somewhere in WV to something called the August Meeting. Family and Food is all I can remember. My mother Merle Adkins was from Harts Creek/Logan County not sure if that is where it was. Anyone with any info please let me know. The time was back in the 50’s.
Thank you
There was and still are an August meeting at the Mullins Cemetery located between Harts and Atenville WV
I remember going as a little girl to the August meetings. So long ago!
I am looking for information on the Dempsey family harts creek wv. (Lola, ona Mae, June, Bertha, bill, curt, Patrick , Maul. Thank you
Hello Cora, there are lots of the
Dempsey family listed in Harts Creek
at Anywho.com. You might call them.
Also at familysearch.org, you will find them
in the 1930 & 1940 Census.
Bertha married my uncle, June Clyde Adkins. I remember Lola, Ona Mae, June, Bill and Curt. I don’t remember Patrick or Maul. There was 2 other boys, Jack and George.
Seen the last name Adkins that was my mothers maiden name she was from WV and talked a lot about harts creek. Her daddy’s name was Musco Adkins, had several children Musco (Mike) Hazel, Glayds, Merle and several more. Does anyone know any of them or their family.
Bonnie, familysearch.org. shows the
family in the 1920-1940 WV.Census.
Musco- 1894-1969 is buried in
Thompson Cemetery in Harts.
Anywho.com shows lots of Adkins
names in Logan,WV.
Thank you I will look these these sites.
My Daddy was Clyde Adkins and Muscoe was his Daddy’s Brother. I have many Adkins relatives from Harts creek and would love to hear rom any of them.
What’s your moms name I’m Andy Thompson’s daughter
All dead but roger he live somewhere in ohio
Hey Cheryl, just saw this post from years ago. You’re correct. There were 10 children, 2 died as infants and I don’t know their names. There was Lola, Bertha, Ona Mae, June, Bill, Curt, Jack, George.
p.s. I’m Bertha’s granddaughter, Misty
Also the “Maul” referenced was my great-grandmother, Martha Ann (Lambert) Dempsey, and we called her Maw.
Ona Mae (Dempsey) Caldwell, wife of Willis “Peanut” Caldwell, was one of my school teachers at Harts, WV, Elementary School. They had a son, Larry Caldwell and Sandy Caldwell. Willis worked as a photographer, going from house-to-house, and I still have, and treasure, the 8″X10″ black/white that he took of my sister and me – awesome photography – the picture has never faded, etc., etc. — Della
I am looking for a few family members that are buried on Harts and surrounding areas in Lincoln county. Some of the names ring a bell for me like Solomon Mullins. Where is the Mullins cemetery located specifically looking for D. A. Melissa Mullins Hall, Melissa was married to Manford Hall. Also I am looking for Hiram, Lucy (Lucinda) Hall. Any thoughts??? Love all the pictures!
Vicki Hall Davis
Directions to where Solomon and Sarah Mullins are buried:
Take 119 to Big Ugly Creek RD.(Co Hwy 18) until you get to
North Fork Rd – turn left and drive until you come to
Ellis Fork Rd.
Just after you turn left onto Ellis Fork Rd – right on
the right side of the road in front of the house
there are the graves.
im Barbara conley charley shadd was my grand father im on face book as barbaraconley