This is a collection of photos of the Rum Creek area (Argyle, Cham, Dabney, Dehue, Hutchinson, Orville, MacBeth, Slagle, Rum Creek, and Yolyn) of Logan County.
Rum Creek Homeplace courtesy of Wanda Bryant Shell.
By Wanda Bryant Shell. This is the old home place where I was raised. This home is set behind the train tracks. And I had to make sure I get at the bus stop so I wouldn’t get blocked. There were times I went under then It was so scary. but I didn’t want to miss the School bus. There was so much love here in this home in a hollow in the Appalachia’s Mountains. In Logan West Virginia. This little place Is on Rum Creek. Dad worked hard just up the road at the coal mines .all the men that live in this hollow work so hard to keep the family warm and fed. This little place everybody had a lot of love for each other. And still today they show that love. Mom was always home taking care of things and us kids. There is a lot of memories here. I live here with my family until I got married to Bob. I will never forget where I came from. And proudly to be a coal miners daughter. I have this picture today here in my home I took it when I was a little girl. That home isn’t there anymore. Thank you Dad for everything you done for us kids you work so hard. And Mom I thank you for raising us up right and telling us about the love of Jesus and that we needed him in our life. Mom always talked about the Lord until the day she died. I really miss that. I love my Mom and Dad. They are gone but never forgotten these memories will always be there and in my heart. I always go back once a year to see some of my family and friends. The good part I will see them again when Jesus comes and take us home. To be in that beautiful place called Heaven. And this is my true story.. ……and forgot to say my brother Mike made a special trip up Rum Creek and got me a med size tree stump and I have it here in my home setting around my fireplace. So see I got part of Rum Creek in my home. Thanks, Mike For getting this for me.
This gallery includes Argyle, Cham, Dabney, Dehue, Hutchinson, Orville, MacBeth, Slagle, Rum Creek, and Yolyn.
1930s photo of the MacBeth Coal Company mine in Logan County, WV. Image 21462. In 1937 an explosion at the MacBeth mine kill 18 miners. Read the article.
1930s photo of the MacBeth Coal Company mine in Logan County, WV. Image 21462. In 1937 an explosion at the MacBeth mine kill 18 miners. Read the article.
DOWN ON RUM CREEK Original song by Jerry Melvin Cole. copyright 1989.
DOWN ON RUM CREEK Original song by Jerry Melvin Cole. copyright 1989.
Youngstown Mines Company Store at Rum Creek (1980). Logan Banner clipping courtesy of Brandon Ray Kirk. Image Ref. 13649.
Youngstown Mines Company Store at Rum Creek (1980). Logan Banner clipping courtesy of Brandon Ray Kirk. Image Ref. 13649.
Photo courtesy of Robert Harvey. He writes. This is a picture of my father, William Harvey, in his car at some location on Rum Creek, possibly either Cham or Yolyn. The license plate is dated 1915-1916. I think Buick was his favorite kind of car, and maybe that's what this one is, but I can't tell. At this time, he was likely boarding at the home of the Chambers family. Later on he lived at Dabney. (86689)
Photo courtesy of Robert Harvey. He writes. This is a picture of my father, William Harvey, in his car at some location on Rum Creek, possibly either Cham or Yolyn. The license plate is dated 1915-1916. I think Buick was his favorite kind of car, and maybe that's what this one is, but I can't tell. At this time, he was likely boarding at the home of the Chambers family. Later on he lived at Dabney. (86689)
Courtesy of Thomas Mullins.
Courtesy of Thomas Mullins.
Yolyn postcard dated April 29, 1916.
Yolyn postcard dated April 29, 1916.
Courtesy of Corby Walls.
Courtesy of Corby Walls.
Courtesy of Corby Walls.
Courtesy of Corby Walls.
Courtesy of Corby Walls.
Courtesy of Corby Walls.
Courtesy of Corby Walls.
Courtesy of Corby Walls.
Courtesy of Corby Walls.
Courtesy of Corby Walls.
Yolyn Store 5¢ bottle return ticket measures 2.25 x 1.75 inches.
Yolyn Store 5¢ bottle return ticket measures 2.25 x 1.75 inches.
Frances Lucas and grandchild, Slagle, WV
Frances Lucas and grandchild, Slagle, WV
Historical Slagle
Historical Slagle
Slagle Baseball Team. Sitting 4th from the left is Buell Shelton.
Slagle Baseball Team. Sitting 4th from the left is Buell Shelton.
Slagle Grade School 1959
Slagle Grade School 1959
Slagle Grade School trip to Charleston
Slagle Grade School trip to Charleston
Two little cowgirls by the Water Tank at Slagle, WV
Two little cowgirls by the Water Tank at Slagle, WV
Water Tank at Slagle
Water Tank at Slagle
Old Slagle Grade School
Old Slagle Grade School
Slage Missionary Baptist Church
Slage Missionary Baptist Church
Historical Argyle Sign
Historical Argyle Sign
Historical Cham Sign
Historical Cham Sign
Historical Dabney Sign
Historical Dabney Sign
Historical Mac Beth Sign
Historical Mac Beth Sign
Historical Orville Sign
Historical Orville Sign
Historical Yolyn Sign
Historical Yolyn Sign
Slagle Tipple
Slagle Tipple
Yolyn Company Store
Yolyn Company Store
Amherst Coal Company Fast Pitch Softball Team 1965
Amherst Coal Company Fast Pitch Softball Team 1965
Amherst Coal Company, Orville Parragon Mine
Amherst Coal Company, Orville Parragon Mine
Chambers Dehue School on left and Mountaintop mining above Chambers.
Chambers Dehue School on left and Mountaintop mining above Chambers.
Chambers Rum Creek
Chambers Rum Creek
Dehue Chambers Grade School
Dehue Chambers Grade School
Lowe Family Cemetery, Lowe Mountain, WV
Lowe Family Cemetery, Lowe Mountain, WV
Orville Company Store
Orville Company Store
Rum Creek Store
Rum Creek Store
Slagle Tipple
Slagle Tipple
Slagle 1958
Slagle 1958
Slagle Grade School
Slagle Grade School
Slagle Grade School
Slagle Grade School
Slagle Grade School Faculty
Slagle Grade School Faculty
Slagle Missionary Baptist Church
Slagle Missionary Baptist Church
Slagle Tipple
Slagle Tipple
Slagle Tipple
Slagle Tipple
Slagle Tipple
Slagle Tipple
Slagle Tipple later
Slagle Tipple later
Yolyn Company Store
Yolyn Company Store
Yolyn Post Office
Yolyn Post Office
Row Houses at Rum Creek
Row Houses at Rum Creek
Yolyn Company Store, Eula Fenner and Deloris Carter
Yolyn Company Store, Eula Fenner and Deloris Carter
Bethel Chapel Church, Yolyn, WV
Bethel Chapel Church, Yolyn, WV
Office of Dr. Thomas P. Long
Office of Dr. Thomas P. Long
Yolyn Company Store
Johnny Smith and Billy Nelson
Yolyn Company Store
Johnny Smith and Billy Nelson
Yolyn company Store
Yolyn company Store
Yolyn Company Store & Grill
Yolyn Company Store & Grill
National Coal Association Certificate of Safety 1949-1950
National Coal Association Certificate of Safety 1949-1950
Slagle Baseball Team
Slagle Baseball Team
Mary Moore, Yolyn Company Store & Dry Goods
Mary Moore, Yolyn Company Store & Dry Goods
Jimmy Bevino and other unknown miners at Slagle, WV Mine Office. The miner in the middle has been identified as Paulus Marcum courtesy of Herb Harvey.
Jimmy Bevino and other unknown miners at Slagle, WV Mine Office. The miner in the middle has been identified as Paulus Marcum courtesy of Herb Harvey.
Jimmy Bevino, Slagle, WV 1957
Jimmy Bevino, Slagle, WV 1957
Slagle, WV
Slagle, WV
A view of Hutchinson, WV from the slate dump looking towards the tipple. Taken in 1974. Courtesy of Tom Jones, Jr. (LHS Class of 65).
A view of Hutchinson, WV from the slate dump looking towards the tipple. Taken in 1974. Courtesy of Tom Jones, Jr. (LHS Class of 65).
While in the Air Force fellow soldiers finding out I was from WV, kept joking with me about my Mama wearing my combat boots. Took this photo and hung it over my bed, never
got harassed again. left to right, Tom "Buck" Jones Sr, Tom Jones Jr. Ima Jones "Mom" and Markie Jones. Taken at Hutchinson on Rum Creek while on leave 1967. We didn't have a lot of money, but we had a lot of love and fun! Submitted by Tom Jones, Jr. (LHS Class of 65).
While in the Air Force fellow soldiers finding out I was from WV, kept joking with me about my Mama wearing my combat boots. Took this photo and hung it over my bed, never
got harassed again. left to right, Tom "Buck" Jones Sr, Tom Jones Jr. Ima Jones "Mom" and Markie Jones. Taken at Hutchinson on Rum Creek while on leave 1967. We didn't have a lot of money, but we had a lot of love and fun! Submitted by Tom Jones, Jr. (LHS Class of 65).
Rum Creek with Royal Crown Cola Sign
Rum Creek with Royal Crown Cola Sign
Rum Junction
Rum Junction
Arnold's Store
Arnold's Store
Beer Garden at Rum Creek
Beer Garden at Rum Creek
Rum Creek Reunion, theme was 1950's Hop, 1991 taken at Dehue School, Courtesy of Tom Jones Jr. L-R Top Row -
Tom Jones Jr., Rev. Tom Jones Sr., Rev. Walter Hawkins, Olen Reagan, Hattie Jones
L-R Center Row -
Joyce Jones, Frances Jones, Markie Hawkins, Sharon Reagan, Angie Hensley, holding Caleb Hensley L-R Bottom - TJ Jones, Jason Hawkins, and Tiffany Reagan
Rum Creek Reunion, theme was 1950's Hop, 1991 taken at Dehue School, Courtesy of Tom Jones Jr. L-R Top Row -
Tom Jones Jr., Rev. Tom Jones Sr., Rev. Walter Hawkins, Olen Reagan, Hattie Jones
L-R Center Row -
Joyce Jones, Frances Jones, Markie Hawkins, Sharon Reagan, Angie Hensley, holding Caleb Hensley L-R Bottom - TJ Jones, Jason Hawkins, and Tiffany Reagan
Hutchinson Community Church Rev. Ford was the Pastor when this photo was taken. Courtesy of Tom Jones
Hutchinson Community Church Rev. Ford was the Pastor when this photo was taken. Courtesy of Tom Jones
Hutchinson Post Office Courtesy of Tom Jones
Hutchinson Post Office Courtesy of Tom Jones
Lawrence William Berry
Courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth
Lawrence William Berry
Courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth
Standing L-R: Buck Chambers, Mama Mary Dean Chambers, Bill Chambers
Front row L-R: Pete Borth, Odie Stollings and Truman Sluss. All from Rum Creek. Courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth.
Standing L-R: Buck Chambers, Mama Mary Dean Chambers, Bill Chambers
Front row L-R: Pete Borth, Odie Stollings and Truman Sluss. All from Rum Creek. Courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth.
Peggy Berry 1963 - courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth.
Peggy Berry 1963 - courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth.
James and Viola Reagan. Courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth.
James and Viola Reagan. Courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth.
Mary Dean Chambers from Rum Creek. Courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth.
Mary Dean Chambers from Rum Creek. Courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth.
Margaret Bland Chambers, sister of Otis Roy Chambers from Rum Creek. Courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth.
Margaret Bland Chambers, sister of Otis Roy Chambers from Rum Creek. Courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth.
Nada Chambers Stollings and Odie Stollings from Rum Creek. Courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth.
Nada Chambers Stollings and Odie Stollings from Rum Creek. Courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth.
Lawrence and Hazel Berry from MacBeth. Courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth.
Lawrence and Hazel Berry from MacBeth. Courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth.
Little Bill Berry, Calvin, Melvin and Peggy Berry from MacBeth 1966. Courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth.
Little Bill Berry, Calvin, Melvin and Peggy Berry from MacBeth 1966. Courtesy of Peggy Berry Borth.
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*Rum Creek, MacBeth Mine header photo courtesy of Ralph H. Mcneely.
Hi folks, here is a link to a web project that a few of us have been working on for several years, now. This link is about Yolyn resident, Dick Justice. If you want to read about more Logan-area musicians, including Russell Brown of Yolyn, see the names on the right hand side of the page and click on them! If you or anyone you know might have more information about any of the folks included, please let me know so we can highlight our musical heritage as best as possible! Thanks! https://johnhaddox.faculty.wvu.edu/folk-music-of-the-southern-west-virginia-coalfields/dick-justice
Think the owners name was Mr Chambers and it was 25 cents to see a
movie. I saw Lash LaRue there in person. He used to give away items
in a drawing at intermission. Rumor was Mr. Chambers checked all the
quarters he got and found one worth $1,200 in the 50s.
sorry we do not know the lady. I was borned at Yolyn 1937 youngst daughter of Charlie and Callie Cole, we lived in orville 3rd housr above the store good luck with your search and Gpd bless!!!!
Thanks for getting back to me. I’m looking, too, for anyone who may have known Dick Justice (a great singing/guitar playing coal miner who is buried at Yolyn…found his grave a few years ago), and Russell Brown….a singing coal miner (tracked down his family just a few weeks ago). I know lots about Dick, but would love to speak with anyone else who remembers him. Thanks!
John, just wondering if you would consider
doing a Post on this website about all of your
research work about Dick Justice?
There is a Memorial page with the grave
on the findagrave site. Located in Yolyn Cemetery.
Rum Creek got its name due to a barrel of
rum falling off of a truck and going into
the creek according to online research.
You can search for the Brinkley’s Boarding House
on this website by going to Site Index and
looking at the 1947 and 1969 phonebooks.
Also do a online search for it.
Bob. Thanks for asking. I am working on a project that features numerous musicians from southern WV, including Logan County. Once that is up and running, I’ll most certainly share the links with this group, and many others. So, give me some time and I’ll do it! In the meantime, you can see a video of me singing at Dick’s grave a few years ago….I think I was the first one up to that grave site in a very long time….it was completely grown over–could hardly see it until I was right up on it. It is on Youtube…search Dick Justice Grave Visit.
Bob Piros
John, thanks for the info.
Looking foward in the future
reading about your project.
You might try to make contact
with Brandon Kirk’s Blog as he
might be able to help you.
On the right hand side of this page.
Thanks, Cora! I did exchange messages with Teedy a few years ago…she was very young with Dick died and didn’t really know much about him, or have any interest in talking about him. Appreciate your letting me know that, however! Thanks!
Thanks, Greg. Do you have any more information about them? Other pics? Anything about their music…when/where/what type of music they played? Thanks a bunch!
A moving trip down memory lane this morning. Having been born at Slagle, I especially appreciated the pictures of Slagle grade school, Slagle Baptist Church, and the old tipple we walked or drove under twice every day on our way to and from school. My parents were Ira and Aracoma “boots” Campbell. Siblings are, Garreth, Lynn, Lana, Monty, Allie (Sue), and Joey. We moved to Stollings near the end of my 6th grade year but it was those years at Rum Creek that made me who I am today. Thanks for the memories . . .
My grandmother grew up in Logan wv. She is currently 92 years young. Her name is Margaret vadnjal. Her married name is Margaret zupan and lives in Johnstown pa. Her brother was frank. Her dad was frank vadnjal. I did find pictures of his grave stone. I was wondering if there is any other pictures or information someone can share with me. Either text 8142447903 or email tkeiper@farmersagent.com. That is my telephone number if anyone wants to call. My grandmother is reminecing and I would love to get more history for her. Thank you
The Best part of my young life…. Was Beautiful Mary Moore… Uncle Huey Moore… Cousin’s Barbara Moore Glass, Marisa Glass, Richard Moore senior and Junior and Joey Moore… And…. RUM CREEK ….. God bless Yas!
I remember Mary Moore very well born on Rum creek my father Alpha and Sylvia Davis she had a great heart always nice to us kids. the people where like family no one turned you a way no matter who house i whit too always welcome. so much fun there as little as i was the memory’s, Will always be here in my heart, Play ball watching my brothers play, Dale, Larry Big AL lot of fun drove though few years ago wow how its was great. We lived up from the store in Orville,
omGosh, just viewed some more of the photos. Remember Mr L. Berry, he used to cut my hair and gave me my first Don Eagle,Mohawk haircut. I consider the Berry’s and the Hunt’s that lived in Hutchinson some of kindness and most wonderful people one could ever hope to meet. Mrs. Berry most of all, what a sweet lady.
My Name is Harold Gene Adkins, Born 1937 at Argyle, I lived at Dabney, attended Dehue through the 7th grade, Then moved to Man. I lived next door to Steve , Great Man. I sent Bill a picture of Larry setting in his highchair some years back..(in Steve’s back yard. My Mother Mae Bethel took the picture.Edgar was the company meter reader, I think Eugene was the book keeper at Mcbeth. They were all great people. You should be very proud of your family. Jean Lea was in my class six of seven years that I was at Dehue. I would like to hear more about the Vankovich family.
Harold Gene Adkins
Ludlow Falls, Ohio 1 (937)698 6834
played horseshoes with Steve Darby. Lived across the tracks from Masel I think Larry Johnson is your uncle
my name is Danny Sluss nice to know and look back at times gone by
December 27/2020
My parents were Bill and Margie (Moore) Vankovich. Daddy was the son of Gazel and Anna Torok Vankovich. His father was killed in the MacBeth explosion in 1937 when daddy was only 11 years old. His brothers and sisters were: Steve, Eugene and Edgar and his sisters were Mary Ann (Jones) and Irene (Simko). Daddy worked in the MacBeth tipple in the fifties and then went to Westmoreland over in Boone county. He also worked for Elkay. My mother’s parents were Laurence and Cora (Saunders) Moore. Pappaw was also a coal miner he died from black lung and complications from the flu. Mommy raised us and then went to work as a CNA for Guyan Valley and then Holden Hospital until she retired. My brother, Larry Vankovich was killed/murdered by a drunk driver in 1975. I went to Dehue Grade School until we moved to McConnell. Loved living on Rum Creek, playing in the hills and creek behind our house. Wonderful memories of all the communities and people.
Such a shame nothing much is left of our history. It’s like our very culture has been erased….Sadly, not even the historical markers remain.
I was reading your post my grandmother is Margaret (Molly) vadnjal. She is 92 and said remembers 2 explosions. I am showing her pictures and what I find. If you have more or remember her, 8142447903 is my cell.
we lived next door to the Sluss’s family, third house from the Company Store. Charlie and Callie Daisy Cole, I’m the youngest daughter Mary, this was in the 50’s as I was attending Logan High SchooI I recall Mrs Sluss name was Dorthy her husband Truman worked with Dad in the Paragon Mines at Orville. They had a daughter named Rainy Lea. Am marry to James Henderson and we live in OHIO
My name is Jackson Childers for McBeth I am now 82 and live in Cape Coral, Fla with my Wife Suzie.is there still a Dehue Reunion we would love to attend if so this Aug. Please reply to Squilting@yahoo.com
I am Charles Copley,son of Otis(red) and arco Copley, born may 18, 1934.Brother Jack also born @ slagle 1932. Moved to Omar 1935., to stone branch 1937,to switzer 1939 back to stone branch moved to yolyn 1940 and back to stone branch 1942 moved to Mt Gay 1945 and to wayne county 1946 in the 6tg grade. Graduated from wayne county high school in 1953. Arnett Copley was my uncle, and he was a member of coal miners union.
I am from Slagle was born and raised there I am the daughter of Otis and Avennell mcKenzie Browning we moved from rum Creek in 71 when my dad retired from the mines I loved Rum Creek it will always be home I also had a twin sister Retha love this page wish I could find my moms pictures she had some good rum creek pics
Roni, where does the name Mattas fitinto your background? The name Mattas was part of family background for “Mattics”….which could have been a mispelling of record(s)
My dad, George Mauk and his brothers, Bill and Elwood Mauk grew up at Yolyn. My grandparents were Jake and Sarah Mauk. My dad was born 1937 and grew up there in the 40’s and 50’s. Also my maternal grandmother and her brothers and sisters grew up at Rum Creek. My grandmother was Susan Gay Browning her siblings were Otis, Drewy, Howard, Bruce, Mae and Faye Browning. Her parents were Isaac and Brooke Browning. My grandmother was born in 1917.
What a wonderful web site. You are reading about another little girl ( now in her 70’s) borned and raised on Rum creek.we lived at Yolyn, Orville,and dehue..I am the 10th child of Charlie and Callie Cole, Mary is the name..grew up with the Coopers, Ashley’s, Davis’s Best friend was Annie Davis ( now deceased) thanks so much to whom ever put this together, lot of work went into this..anyone knows the cole family and would like to contact me marynjames3@yahoo.com. Still have a brother JIM living at logan.
Replying to your post about Yolyn web site. I am twila Williamson, Kathleen Adkins sister.kat’s son randy found it and sent it to my son. He knew my son wouldn’t know anyone but me and my husband probably would.
Hey, what a small world, My Goodness its been ages,,,you are in your 70’s..I just turned 80….had a lovely birthday with my 2 girls (Irene and Tonyau) her 2 girls ( my granddaughters) and Irene’s son and his wife my soninlaw Jeff..AND my fifth great grand child ( a girl) is due in June.. you remember Jimmy Henderson ( he is and has always been the love of my life) he remeembers playing horseshoes with your brother RED..I recall you and Carole Cooper being friend growing up..Jim and I live in ohio now and we have a baby girl—–the 4 legged kind.haha..that is spoiled rotten….keep in touch, it would be wonderful to see you guys, including Kathleen..does she still have her beautiful red hair? 190 Junior Rd Ironton Rd 45638 marynjames3@yahoo.com
I am 81 years old. Me and my husband own a grocery store and are still working. We have 2 sons and 4 grandsons. Kathleen died in 2013. I do miss her. Carol and I are still friends. She lives in Kingsport, TN. A couple of years ago one of my daughter -in-law and I went to carol’s 80th birthday party. It was great to see her. Mary Ethel lives with her. Diane also lives in Kingsport.
I would like to know some of the early history of Slagle. My last name is Slagle, and family tradition has it that one or more of my grandfather’s half-brothers settled in that area around Civil War time. If you have any information on this, I would so appreciate your contacting me: Lyle Slagle, 6657 Windy Pines Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83815. Thank you.
Thank you so much for posting these photos. I am a descendent of LD Chambers and Margaret Auxier and never saw a photo of them that was identified as them. Now I can go thru some old pics and try to put a name to a face. I only remember going to the Rum Creek area when I was a little girl to family reunions with my grandfather and grandmother, Willie Chambers and Parlee Curry Chambers. Except my cousin Karen and I went to the funeral of Lidge Chambers (not sure the spelling is correct) in the late 60’s. He owned/worked at a grocery store I think. I grew up on Cow Creek/Barnabus.
Does anyone remember the stirrat grade schoo upon the hilll? Is there any photos from there around? That’s where I went 3-6. My aunt, Nancy Chambers Ferguson was a teacher there before she moved to Fla. Any pics of the 2 room school house at Barnabus where Mrs Cook and Mrs Jorden taught?
My grandmother on my mom’s side was Mildred Chambers Morrison. I remember hearing all the stories of the Chambers. I remember visiting and my grandparents home was very close to railroad tracks. That was in the 60s. They later moved to Milton.
My name is Richard Roberts I am 75 years old My mother was Edna Aldrich Roberts. We boarded coal miners in the house next to the small creek. My dad wad a coal miner. I remember Minne Chambers. My brother Doug took care of their horses. We moved to Michigan in 1955 when the coal mines began to shut down. My good friend was Wayne Cockram. Have a brother Ronald Roberts, sisters Gail Roberts, Sister Evelyn Roberts.
Hello Genny, I am also kin to the Chambers. My mother grew up in Logan. We have a family cemetery there. My grandmother was Mildred Chambers. My grandmother married Luther Morrison. My mother’s name is Dorothy Morrison Rodriguez. I remember seeing all the names you mention in a family tree book my mother has.
Lillian thank’s so much for your note. I don’t know the name of Richard Wells. I was raised by Bill and Parlee Chambers at Barnabus. I would like to know about the Auxier’s and maybe obtain any photos available. I wonder if they came from Auxier, Ky. I am a Smith also.
My Grandmother was a Chambers. Her name was Mildred. She had a sister named Ruth. My Grandmother was married to Luther Morrison. My mothers name is Dorothy Morrison. I remember all the stories of Rum Creek. I remember the old white house across from railroad tracks . My Great Grandmother would be Laura Dingess. My great uncle was a judge. L.D Chambers. Im going to have to show this wonderful website to my mom.
I loved reading all the comments. I will have to say Rum Creek was a great place to live. My name is Larry Dean Preece youngest son of Virgil and Marie “Miles” Preece who was raised in Orville Hollow. Enjoyed all the wonderful pictures.
Are you related to my cousin Patty {Ball} Preece. I used to go to her house about every Sunday. We stayed at her house and watched Disney with our Uncle and Aunt Ernie & Nell Ball. I was Johnnie McDonald’s oldest girl Sissy. Last i heard you got married. I married a man from Mudfork, West Virginia. And i met him in Columbus, Ohio through my oldest brother Tommy. We have two grown sons and 4 grandchildren. My youngest son died last year which is a hard thing to get over. Just thought i’d say hi.
The news of the accident was probably reported in the Logan Banner. Microfilm of copies of the Logan Banner are available at the Harless Branch of the Southern West Virginia Community College at Mud Fork.
Hello Sandy,if you haven’t found the info
that you were seeking,you can see Robert
Shelton’s death record at familysearch.org.
It shows that he died from a crushed chest
in a slate fall on Oct. 9,1926, in Slagle,WV.
Robert Lee Shelton
Death: October 09, 1926.
Place of Death: Logan, Logan, West Virginia.
Town or City: Slayle
Residence: Slayle
Sex: Male Color or Race: White Married/Single: Married Age: 39
Occupation of Deceased Miner: Miner
Employer: Logan co. Coal Corp. Slayle, W. Va.
Father: Harmon Shelton
Father’s Birthplace: Va.
Mother’s maiden name: Ruth Shelton
Mother’s Birthplace: Va.
Signature of information: Mrs. Robert Shelton
Slayle, W.Va.
Date of Death: October 09, 1926.
Time of Death: 1:30 p. m.
Cause of Death: Chest crushed in slate fall.
Contributory cause: Slate fall in mines.
Was there an autopsy? No.
(Signed) Thomas C. Smith.
(Address) Slayle, W.Va.
Date of Burial: Man, W. Va.
Date of Burial: October 11, 1926.
Undertaker: Logan, Merc. Company
Address: Logan, W. Va.
Note: Certificate of Death
Sandy, my grandfather, Lucian Adkins (my mother’s father) was killed at MacBeth in the early 30’s or late 20’s and we found his death certificate in the WV site for mining accidents in the state. go to wv web site they can lead you to the site. or the funeral home he was taken to, they will also have a copy of his death certificate…or the census for the closest year to his death….
Does anyone remember my family… Last name Alford? My daddy was Franch Alford, mom was Ida Mae Alford…they had 13 kids starting in 1947, raised in and around Logan County. Daddy was a coal miner all his life in Logan.
Kids names….Mary, Dennis, Terry, Karen, Janet, Franch Jr.
Go to http://www.findagrave.com
You will find what your looking for and more.
i took this off your mom’s tombstone: It says:
Ida Mae Alford
Oct. 16, 1932
Dec. 23, 1988
Thank you so much for the pictures. It brings back memories of when I was a little girl and would visit my grandparents. It is such a shame that most of this is gone. You have a picture of my mother. She is the one holding Vicky Chambers with James Owsley. It is a picture I have not seen before. Her name was Elyeen Rhodes. She has been gone since 2007 and this was a wonderful surprise to find this picture. Again I Thank You.
Lisa Cooper, I knew Elyeen very well, I am a cousin to Kathy Rhodes. I spent many a day at Paul joes Moms house at Hutchinson. The picture was taken in 1956 or 1957. I was born in June of 56. James and Elyeen were good friends.
Thank you.. My mom is from there Ardena Shelton Tomblin.. Uncle and aunt Roy and Olena Keaton also.
And I have a cousin whose moms family are chambers. His name is Bobby Dow shelton. I believe he was named for Dow chambers from the 1800 that u had pic of. Thank you again
Kids on Rum Creek had a childhood other kids could only dream of, at least that is the way I feel. Sure we had it hard at times, but thats what made us who we are today. Rum Creek Kids, were raised like weeds, during tough times we would bounce back if stepped on or insulted, unlike kids today.
PHOTO…….
The guy in the middle in the photo with me and Gary Dennison is Bobby Blankenship, he was the son of Leanord and Silvia Blankenship. They lived at Hutchinson from around 1959 to 1962. We all three served in Viet Nam at the same time, that is where the picture was taken in Da Nang Viet Nam, 1967. Heard both Bobby and Gary passed away from heart attacks a few years back, guess who is now on a low fat diet!
BORTH FAMILY………
As for the Borth family I will always be thankful for Susan Borth’s Dad, think his name was Pete. Our family was going through some rough times, Dad had been out of work for over a year because the coal mining was slow. Remember Pete Borth stepping up on the porch when we lived at Yolyn and offering Dad a job, it was like Christmas morning. The entire family was thankful for that moment in time, we were living on government issued food and Dad was hauling groceries for Lonnie Ward to help pay bills. Remember Pete saying, when the job came open Buck, I had you in mind.
During my high school years I always had a secret crush on Susan Borth, but was to shy to let her know it. When she would get on the bus at Logan High School I would just stare and lose my nerve to talk to her.
Tom Jones is my cousin as well markie and Sharon grandparents were Lillian and willard McNeely I remember going to rum creek when I was little so much fun at grandma house . My mother’s name was Janice McNeely and my dad was Ronald Tolley would love to go back and visit grandpa is buried there.
I was born at Slagle in 1946 to Dova Lee Manns Workman and Challis Workman. I had one sister, Carol Joyce. We lived across the tracks from the company store and I have heard Phyllis Dillon Adkins talk about working in the company store and coming with my aunt, Eliza Manns Price, to my house and my Mom would fix them lunch. When I was in junior high we moved to Yolyn below the store. I lived on Rum Creek until I was 17 and then Mom and Dad moved to Chapmanville my senior year in high school. I loved growing up in the coal camp where families loved and cared for one another. I remember Ida Pearl and James Matthews, Ruth Price, Jerry Price, Don Price , who married my Aunt Eliza, Sharon and Nancy Roberts, Susan Bevino, Sandy and Danny White, Richard White and when we moved to Yolyn the Bevinos, Keatons, Smiths, Borths, Sluss and Vaughn to name a few. I don’t ever remember not liking anyone because everyone took care of you. I was educated at Slagle(thanks to Martha Williams and some wonderful teachers), Logan Jr High and Logan High and then went to Marshall. I belonged to the Slagle Missionary Baptist Church. I recently retired from Logan COunty Schools after 45 fantastic years. RUM CREEK WAS GREAT AND SO WERE THE PEOPLE!!!!!
dova manns was my cousin. dau of will manns. will was the brother to cecil manns sr. from lincoln and wayne co. wv. we lived just below dova 3. house below the scout hall below slagle store. i used to go with tom jeffries when he went to see on of dova;s daughtersin the 50;s
My mom was born in Slagle in March 1936 during a snow storm. Her name was Laura Scalf. She married Ted Morzark 16 years later. My grandfather was Bud (David) Scalf and my granny was Mandy Scalf. They had 10 kids, 2 died as infants. The oldest to the youngest: Eliene, Emily, Laura Mae, Carol Sue, Larry, Alice and Doug. When my grandparents died. They were living in Madison Hires in Logan. My Aunt Eliene Hanks and Aunt Alice Beckett are the only ones and their families that live in WV now. I have very fond memories of visiting my granny, aunts, uncles and cousins. We loved stopping at Hawkins Nest on our way to Logan. My granny was an awesome cook. No matter what time we arrived at her house, she had hot food waiting for us and the table was set. Boy, I miss her and all those times !! By the way, I am Lisa.
I was born at Slagle and lived there for about 2-3 yrs. Dad worked in the coal mines. An aunt and uncle lived at Argyle with 10 kids. Some of the kids worked at the old Hager Theater and Ben Lowe’s store before they moved to Michigan. Brought back some good memories.
My mom (Joyce Scaggs) and I really enjoyed the pictures of your family. It brought back a lot of memories. My mom really loved and thought the world of you mom.Thanks for sharing and viewing a trip down those memory lane.
Thank you for the wonderful memories. If anyone has a picture of the old Dehue Grade School please post it. I can remember walking from MacBeth and crossing the bridge going over into Dehue. This is where the grade school was at the time.
Hello Cora;
A bit of history about Rum Creek,Logan Co. WV. I see your name was probably chosen from one of your Chambers ancestory relatives.
The first settlers on Rum Creek were : Robert Lowe,Wm. Burgess(1814), and Harrison Chambers. Arminta (Burgess) and Husband Harrison Chambers had 11 children. I have been told that Harrison and Arminta are buried at Logan City Cemetery.
How old are you? I remember playing with a Cora Chambers when I was a little girl.
I was about 11 or 12. My name was Mahala Darby and I lived at Yolyn. email haleybird1952@hotmail.com. If you are the same person I am talking about you lived across the road from Chambers Cemetery. The house was backed up to a hill and there was a well in the back yard and grapevine swings on the hill behind the house.
Thank you for the walk down memory lane. I spent my youth in the coal mining camps up in Rum Creek. If any one remembers my family contact me at jesusfanatic316@wildblue.net GOD BLESS W.VA.
Hi folks, here is a link to a web project that a few of us have been working on for several years, now. This link is about Yolyn resident, Dick Justice. If you want to read about more Logan-area musicians, including Russell Brown of Yolyn, see the names on the right hand side of the page and click on them! If you or anyone you know might have more information about any of the folks included, please let me know so we can highlight our musical heritage as best as possible! Thanks! https://johnhaddox.faculty.wvu.edu/folk-music-of-the-southern-west-virginia-coalfields/dick-justice
Was there a theater in Argyle. If so, can someone provide a picture and the exact location? Thanks!
The movie theater was next to the Lowe’s grocery store.
Think the owners name was Mr Chambers and it was 25 cents to see a
movie. I saw Lash LaRue there in person. He used to give away items
in a drawing at intermission. Rumor was Mr. Chambers checked all the
quarters he got and found one worth $1,200 in the 50s.
Would anyone have any information on a boarding house on Rum Creek….may have been called/known as Brinkley’s Boarding House?
Does anyone know who the identity of the women with the guitars?
sorry we do not know the lady. I was borned at Yolyn 1937 youngst daughter of Charlie and Callie Cole, we lived in orville 3rd housr above the store good luck with your search and Gpd bless!!!!
Thanks for getting back to me. I’m looking, too, for anyone who may have known Dick Justice (a great singing/guitar playing coal miner who is buried at Yolyn…found his grave a few years ago), and Russell Brown….a singing coal miner (tracked down his family just a few weeks ago). I know lots about Dick, but would love to speak with anyone else who remembers him. Thanks!
John, just wondering if you would consider
doing a Post on this website about all of your
research work about Dick Justice?
There is a Memorial page with the grave
on the findagrave site. Located in Yolyn Cemetery.
Rum Creek got its name due to a barrel of
rum falling off of a truck and going into
the creek according to online research.
You can search for the Brinkley’s Boarding House
on this website by going to Site Index and
looking at the 1947 and 1969 phonebooks.
Also do a online search for it.
Also a local realtor might be able to help you.
Bob. Thanks for asking. I am working on a project that features numerous musicians from southern WV, including Logan County. Once that is up and running, I’ll most certainly share the links with this group, and many others. So, give me some time and I’ll do it! In the meantime, you can see a video of me singing at Dick’s grave a few years ago….I think I was the first one up to that grave site in a very long time….it was completely grown over–could hardly see it until I was right up on it. It is on Youtube…search Dick Justice Grave Visit.
John, thanks for the info.
Looking foward in the future
reading about your project.
You might try to make contact
with Brandon Kirk’s Blog as he
might be able to help you.
On the right hand side of this page.
Teedy Justice that was her dad she is on Facebook
Thanks, Cora! I did exchange messages with Teedy a few years ago…she was very young with Dick died and didn’t really know much about him, or have any interest in talking about him. Appreciate your letting me know that, however! Thanks!
Mary, did you know the Cooper family?
Chris, it would be nice to know who donated the photo?
The year might be in the 1940s.
Might have been singers at the Slagle Baptist Church.
Maybe do an online search for the church singers.
If you go up 5 rows there is a photo of the
Slagle Grade School teachers,kinda looks like the singers.
Good idea! Thanks!
Some of my teachers at Slagle Grade School. They are definitely not the same people as the singers.
Rick, thanks for your comment.
From L-R can you please ID your
Grade School teachers.
What classes did they teach?
What year was the photo taken?
The woman on the left I think is Josephine Roberts and the one on the right is Hester Frye
Thanks, Greg. Do you have any more information about them? Other pics? Anything about their music…when/where/what type of music they played? Thanks a bunch!
Yeah they were the Yolyn Church Singers
Hello. My surnames are Collins, Copley, Webb, Sammons, Cole, Hall. Would love to learn more about my paternal family history!
A moving trip down memory lane this morning. Having been born at Slagle, I especially appreciated the pictures of Slagle grade school, Slagle Baptist Church, and the old tipple we walked or drove under twice every day on our way to and from school. My parents were Ira and Aracoma “boots” Campbell. Siblings are, Garreth, Lynn, Lana, Monty, Allie (Sue), and Joey. We moved to Stollings near the end of my 6th grade year but it was those years at Rum Creek that made me who I am today. Thanks for the memories . . .
rum creek
Hello
My grandmother grew up in Logan wv. She is currently 92 years young. Her name is Margaret vadnjal. Her married name is Margaret zupan and lives in Johnstown pa. Her brother was frank. Her dad was frank vadnjal. I did find pictures of his grave stone. I was wondering if there is any other pictures or information someone can share with me. Either text 8142447903 or email tkeiper@farmersagent.com. That is my telephone number if anyone wants to call. My grandmother is reminecing and I would love to get more history for her. Thank you
Have you tried searching for info at
familysearch.org.
The Best part of my young life…. Was Beautiful Mary Moore… Uncle Huey Moore… Cousin’s Barbara Moore Glass, Marisa Glass, Richard Moore senior and Junior and Joey Moore… And…. RUM CREEK ….. God bless Yas!
I remember Mary Moore very well born on Rum creek my father Alpha and Sylvia Davis she had a great heart always nice to us kids. the people where like family no one turned you a way no matter who house i whit too always welcome. so much fun there as little as i was the memory’s, Will always be here in my heart, Play ball watching my brothers play, Dale, Larry Big AL lot of fun drove though few years ago wow how its was great. We lived up from the store in Orville,
i am lacy Burks are you and dale and your brothers at now topper is gone
omGosh, just viewed some more of the photos. Remember Mr L. Berry, he used to cut my hair and gave me my first Don Eagle,Mohawk haircut. I consider the Berry’s and the Hunt’s that lived in Hutchinson some of kindness and most wonderful people one could ever hope to meet. Mrs. Berry most of all, what a sweet lady.
My Name is Harold Gene Adkins, Born 1937 at Argyle, I lived at Dabney, attended Dehue through the 7th grade, Then moved to Man. I lived next door to Steve , Great Man. I sent Bill a picture of Larry setting in his highchair some years back..(in Steve’s back yard. My Mother Mae Bethel took the picture.Edgar was the company meter reader, I think Eugene was the book keeper at Mcbeth. They were all great people. You should be very proud of your family. Jean Lea was in my class six of seven years that I was at Dehue. I would like to hear more about the Vankovich family.
Harold Gene Adkins
Ludlow Falls, Ohio 1 (937)698 6834
What was the last name of the Steve you lived next door to in Dabney. If it was Darby I am his daughter. One of 5 children.
I remember Steve Darby. My dad Or a Frye was friends with him. We lived at Dabney. I am Roy, Ora & Masel Frye’s oldest of 5 children.
played horseshoes with Steve Darby. Lived across the tracks from Masel I think Larry Johnson is your uncle
my name is Danny Sluss nice to know and look back at times gone by
December 27/2020
My parents were Bill and Margie (Moore) Vankovich. Daddy was the son of Gazel and Anna Torok Vankovich. His father was killed in the MacBeth explosion in 1937 when daddy was only 11 years old. His brothers and sisters were: Steve, Eugene and Edgar and his sisters were Mary Ann (Jones) and Irene (Simko). Daddy worked in the MacBeth tipple in the fifties and then went to Westmoreland over in Boone county. He also worked for Elkay. My mother’s parents were Laurence and Cora (Saunders) Moore. Pappaw was also a coal miner he died from black lung and complications from the flu. Mommy raised us and then went to work as a CNA for Guyan Valley and then Holden Hospital until she retired. My brother, Larry Vankovich was killed/murdered by a drunk driver in 1975. I went to Dehue Grade School until we moved to McConnell. Loved living on Rum Creek, playing in the hills and creek behind our house. Wonderful memories of all the communities and people.
Such a shame nothing much is left of our history. It’s like our very culture has been erased….Sadly, not even the historical markers remain.
Helllo
I was reading your post my grandmother is Margaret (Molly) vadnjal. She is 92 and said remembers 2 explosions. I am showing her pictures and what I find. If you have more or remember her, 8142447903 is my cell.
we lived across the road from you at Dabney at the mouth of the holler where the old store was. we are the Sluss family
we lived next door to the Sluss’s family, third house from the Company Store. Charlie and Callie Daisy Cole, I’m the youngest daughter Mary, this was in the 50’s as I was attending Logan High SchooI I recall Mrs Sluss name was Dorthy her husband Truman worked with Dad in the Paragon Mines at Orville. They had a daughter named Rainy Lea. Am marry to James Henderson and we live in OHIO
My name is Jackson Childers for McBeth I am now 82 and live in Cape Coral, Fla with my Wife Suzie.is there still a Dehue Reunion we would love to attend if so this Aug. Please reply to Squilting@yahoo.com
The picture of the older couple titled Lonnie and Elizabeth white is not correct. They are my parents James and Delores Cole from yolyn
The names were corrected. Thank you! — Admin
I am Charles Copley,son of Otis(red) and arco Copley, born may 18, 1934.Brother Jack also born @ slagle 1932. Moved to Omar 1935., to stone branch 1937,to switzer 1939 back to stone branch moved to yolyn 1940 and back to stone branch 1942 moved to Mt Gay 1945 and to wayne county 1946 in the 6tg grade. Graduated from wayne county high school in 1953. Arnett Copley was my uncle, and he was a member of coal miners union.
hey charles…i am related, my mom is Vi Copley Johnson, daughter of Golden and Ethel Noe Copley 🙂
I went to LHS with a girl named Vi she lived at McConnell is this the same Vi? my name is Mary Cole Henderson we live in Ironton OH
I am from Slagle was born and raised there I am the daughter of Otis and Avennell mcKenzie Browning we moved from rum Creek in 71 when my dad retired from the mines I loved Rum Creek it will always be home I also had a twin sister Retha love this page wish I could find my moms pictures she had some good rum creek pics
Roni, My Grandpa Tom Aldridge retired from Amhearst also in 1971. They lived in Rum Creek before moving to Mudfork. Maybe someone will remember them.
Mr. Justice – Would you be related to Dick Justice, the folk singer? He might be related to my Grandfather, Lorenzo Justice from Dry Fork. Thank you.
Roni, How does the name “Mattas” fit in your name? I have “Mattics” relatives which found the “Mattas” spelling in documents.
Roni, where does the name Mattas fitinto your background? The name Mattas was part of family background for “Mattics”….which could have been a mispelling of record(s)
My dad, George Mauk and his brothers, Bill and Elwood Mauk grew up at Yolyn. My grandparents were Jake and Sarah Mauk. My dad was born 1937 and grew up there in the 40’s and 50’s. Also my maternal grandmother and her brothers and sisters grew up at Rum Creek. My grandmother was Susan Gay Browning her siblings were Otis, Drewy, Howard, Bruce, Mae and Faye Browning. Her parents were Isaac and Brooke Browning. My grandmother was born in 1917.
Cynthia,
sorry I did not know your Dad as he and I was born the same year
What a wonderful web site. You are reading about another little girl ( now in her 70’s) borned and raised on Rum creek.we lived at Yolyn, Orville,and dehue..I am the 10th child of Charlie and Callie Cole, Mary is the name..grew up with the Coopers, Ashley’s, Davis’s Best friend was Annie Davis ( now deceased) thanks so much to whom ever put this together, lot of work went into this..anyone knows the cole family and would like to contact me marynjames3@yahoo.com. Still have a brother JIM living at logan.
Replying to your post about Yolyn web site. I am twila Williamson, Kathleen Adkins sister.kat’s son randy found it and sent it to my son. He knew my son wouldn’t know anyone but me and my husband probably would.
Hey, what a small world, My Goodness its been ages,,,you are in your 70’s..I just turned 80….had a lovely birthday with my 2 girls (Irene and Tonyau) her 2 girls ( my granddaughters) and Irene’s son and his wife my soninlaw Jeff..AND my fifth great grand child ( a girl) is due in June.. you remember Jimmy Henderson ( he is and has always been the love of my life) he remeembers playing horseshoes with your brother RED..I recall you and Carole Cooper being friend growing up..Jim and I live in ohio now and we have a baby girl—–the 4 legged kind.haha..that is spoiled rotten….keep in touch, it would be wonderful to see you guys, including Kathleen..does she still have her beautiful red hair? 190 Junior Rd Ironton Rd 45638 marynjames3@yahoo.com
I am 81 years old. Me and my husband own a grocery store and are still working. We have 2 sons and 4 grandsons. Kathleen died in 2013. I do miss her. Carol and I are still friends. She lives in Kingsport, TN. A couple of years ago one of my daughter -in-law and I went to carol’s 80th birthday party. It was great to see her. Mary Ethel lives with her. Diane also lives in Kingsport.
I would like to know some of the early history of Slagle. My last name is Slagle, and family tradition has it that one or more of my grandfather’s half-brothers settled in that area around Civil War time. If you have any information on this, I would so appreciate your contacting me: Lyle Slagle, 6657 Windy Pines Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83815. Thank you.
Lyle, put this in your search,
Slagle WV.Early History.
See a few articles,
The Legend of Slagle’s Mill.
Also an article at WV.
Culture.org.
Thank you so much for posting these photos. I am a descendent of LD Chambers and Margaret Auxier and never saw a photo of them that was identified as them. Now I can go thru some old pics and try to put a name to a face. I only remember going to the Rum Creek area when I was a little girl to family reunions with my grandfather and grandmother, Willie Chambers and Parlee Curry Chambers. Except my cousin Karen and I went to the funeral of Lidge Chambers (not sure the spelling is correct) in the late 60’s. He owned/worked at a grocery store I think. I grew up on Cow Creek/Barnabus.
Does anyone remember the stirrat grade schoo upon the hilll? Is there any photos from there around? That’s where I went 3-6. My aunt, Nancy Chambers Ferguson was a teacher there before she moved to Fla. Any pics of the 2 room school house at Barnabus where Mrs Cook and Mrs Jorden taught?
My grandmother on my mom’s side was Mildred Chambers Morrison. I remember hearing all the stories of the Chambers. I remember visiting and my grandparents home was very close to railroad tracks. That was in the 60s. They later moved to Milton.
Do you know george, lindenberg or james allen? Buried in Chambers cemetary?
I will have to ask my mom, Dorothy Morrison who grew up there.
My name is Richard Roberts I am 75 years old My mother was Edna Aldrich Roberts. We boarded coal miners in the house next to the small creek. My dad wad a coal miner. I remember Minne Chambers. My brother Doug took care of their horses. We moved to Michigan in 1955 when the coal mines began to shut down. My good friend was Wayne Cockram. Have a brother Ronald Roberts, sisters Gail Roberts, Sister Evelyn Roberts.
Hello Genny, I am also kin to the Chambers. My mother grew up in Logan. We have a family cemetery there. My grandmother was Mildred Chambers. My grandmother married Luther Morrison. My mother’s name is Dorothy Morrison Rodriguez. I remember seeing all the names you mention in a family tree book my mother has.
Chambers family is first Sunday in August
Have you ever heard of george, lindenberg or james allen? Supposed to be buried in chambers cemetary. Do u have any picturez of the cemetery
Hi Jenny. I am a third cousin to Margaret Auxier, We are both GGgranddaughters of of Richard Wells. I was raised at Dehue
Lillian thank’s so much for your note. I don’t know the name of Richard Wells. I was raised by Bill and Parlee Chambers at Barnabus. I would like to know about the Auxier’s and maybe obtain any photos available. I wonder if they came from Auxier, Ky. I am a Smith also.
My Grandmother was a Chambers. Her name was Mildred. She had a sister named Ruth. My Grandmother was married to Luther Morrison. My mothers name is Dorothy Morrison. I remember all the stories of Rum Creek. I remember the old white house across from railroad tracks . My Great Grandmother would be Laura Dingess. My great uncle was a judge. L.D Chambers. Im going to have to show this wonderful website to my mom.
I think I may have a picture of Aunt Margaret, I will look and post for you. it may take awhile to find, need to go thur Moms old photos.
Thank you Vicky. I look forward to seeing it.
I loved reading all the comments. I will have to say Rum Creek was a great place to live. My name is Larry Dean Preece youngest son of Virgil and Marie “Miles” Preece who was raised in Orville Hollow. Enjoyed all the wonderful pictures.
Are you related to my cousin Patty {Ball} Preece. I used to go to her house about every Sunday. We stayed at her house and watched Disney with our Uncle and Aunt Ernie & Nell Ball. I was Johnnie McDonald’s oldest girl Sissy. Last i heard you got married. I married a man from Mudfork, West Virginia. And i met him in Columbus, Ohio through my oldest brother Tommy. We have two grown sons and 4 grandchildren. My youngest son died last year which is a hard thing to get over. Just thought i’d say hi.
Watching American pickers. They are at Goldies grocery and hardware store. By chance is this around the Logan area?
Thank you
sandy
My moms dad robert lee shelton died in 1926 in a mining accident in or around slagle. Does anyone know how I might get more info on this?
The news of the accident was probably reported in the Logan Banner. Microfilm of copies of the Logan Banner are available at the Harless Branch of the Southern West Virginia Community College at Mud Fork.
Hello Sandy,if you haven’t found the info
that you were seeking,you can see Robert
Shelton’s death record at familysearch.org.
It shows that he died from a crushed chest
in a slate fall on Oct. 9,1926, in Slagle,WV.
Thanks Bob Piros yes my mom was 12 years old. He was trapped for several hours.
I remember a person named RL Shelton running for sheriff of Logan County,WV. This was about 1946. Could this man be his son?
Shelby…… ps : I voted for him !
His sons name buell shelton
Robert Lee Shelton
Death: October 09, 1926.
Place of Death: Logan, Logan, West Virginia.
Town or City: Slayle
Residence: Slayle
Sex: Male Color or Race: White Married/Single: Married Age: 39
Occupation of Deceased Miner: Miner
Employer: Logan co. Coal Corp. Slayle, W. Va.
Father: Harmon Shelton
Father’s Birthplace: Va.
Mother’s maiden name: Ruth Shelton
Mother’s Birthplace: Va.
Signature of information: Mrs. Robert Shelton
Slayle, W.Va.
Date of Death: October 09, 1926.
Time of Death: 1:30 p. m.
Cause of Death: Chest crushed in slate fall.
Contributory cause: Slate fall in mines.
Was there an autopsy? No.
(Signed) Thomas C. Smith.
(Address) Slayle, W.Va.
Date of Burial: Man, W. Va.
Date of Burial: October 11, 1926.
Undertaker: Logan, Merc. Company
Address: Logan, W. Va.
Note: Certificate of Death
Thank you
Sandy, my grandfather, Lucian Adkins (my mother’s father) was killed at MacBeth in the early 30’s or late 20’s and we found his death certificate in the WV site for mining accidents in the state. go to wv web site they can lead you to the site. or the funeral home he was taken to, they will also have a copy of his death certificate…or the census for the closest year to his death….
Does anyone remember my family… Last name Alford? My daddy was Franch Alford, mom was Ida Mae Alford…they had 13 kids starting in 1947, raised in and around Logan County. Daddy was a coal miner all his life in Logan.
Kids names….Mary, Dennis, Terry, Karen, Janet, Franch Jr.
Anyone remember contact me: Wondell.W.Alford@doc.state.or.us
Go to http://www.findagrave.com
You will find what your looking for and more.
i took this off your mom’s tombstone: It says:
Ida Mae Alford
Oct. 16, 1932
Dec. 23, 1988
Thank you so much for the pictures. It brings back memories of when I was a little girl and would visit my grandparents. It is such a shame that most of this is gone. You have a picture of my mother. She is the one holding Vicky Chambers with James Owsley. It is a picture I have not seen before. Her name was Elyeen Rhodes. She has been gone since 2007 and this was a wonderful surprise to find this picture. Again I Thank You.
Are you related to a Lena Cooper? I remember Lena watching us when my sister was born.
Lisa Cooper, I knew Elyeen very well, I am a cousin to Kathy Rhodes. I spent many a day at Paul joes Moms house at Hutchinson. The picture was taken in 1956 or 1957. I was born in June of 56. James and Elyeen were good friends.
Thank you.. My mom is from there Ardena Shelton Tomblin.. Uncle and aunt Roy and Olena Keaton also.
And I have a cousin whose moms family are chambers. His name is Bobby Dow shelton. I believe he was named for Dow chambers from the 1800 that u had pic of. Thank you again
Hi sandy!!!! I haven’t seen you since I was a little girl! If you don’t remember me, I understand. I’m Randall’s (Viola’s) youngest!
Thanks for the wonderful and precious memories.
Kids on Rum Creek had a childhood other kids could only dream of, at least that is the way I feel. Sure we had it hard at times, but thats what made us who we are today. Rum Creek Kids, were raised like weeds, during tough times we would bounce back if stepped on or insulted, unlike kids today.
PHOTO…….
The guy in the middle in the photo with me and Gary Dennison is Bobby Blankenship, he was the son of Leanord and Silvia Blankenship. They lived at Hutchinson from around 1959 to 1962. We all three served in Viet Nam at the same time, that is where the picture was taken in Da Nang Viet Nam, 1967. Heard both Bobby and Gary passed away from heart attacks a few years back, guess who is now on a low fat diet!
BORTH FAMILY………
As for the Borth family I will always be thankful for Susan Borth’s Dad, think his name was Pete. Our family was going through some rough times, Dad had been out of work for over a year because the coal mining was slow. Remember Pete Borth stepping up on the porch when we lived at Yolyn and offering Dad a job, it was like Christmas morning. The entire family was thankful for that moment in time, we were living on government issued food and Dad was hauling groceries for Lonnie Ward to help pay bills. Remember Pete saying, when the job came open Buck, I had you in mind.
During my high school years I always had a secret crush on Susan Borth, but was to shy to let her know it. When she would get on the bus at Logan High School I would just stare and lose my nerve to talk to her.
Tom Jones is my cousin as well markie and Sharon grandparents were Lillian and willard McNeely I remember going to rum creek when I was little so much fun at grandma house . My mother’s name was Janice McNeely and my dad was Ronald Tolley would love to go back and visit grandpa is buried there.
My dad was Ernie Mcneely a n your grandpa willard was my uncle
HI Sue. do you know anything of uncle mike.
I was born at Slagle in 1946 to Dova Lee Manns Workman and Challis Workman. I had one sister, Carol Joyce. We lived across the tracks from the company store and I have heard Phyllis Dillon Adkins talk about working in the company store and coming with my aunt, Eliza Manns Price, to my house and my Mom would fix them lunch. When I was in junior high we moved to Yolyn below the store. I lived on Rum Creek until I was 17 and then Mom and Dad moved to Chapmanville my senior year in high school. I loved growing up in the coal camp where families loved and cared for one another. I remember Ida Pearl and James Matthews, Ruth Price, Jerry Price, Don Price , who married my Aunt Eliza, Sharon and Nancy Roberts, Susan Bevino, Sandy and Danny White, Richard White and when we moved to Yolyn the Bevinos, Keatons, Smiths, Borths, Sluss and Vaughn to name a few. I don’t ever remember not liking anyone because everyone took care of you. I was educated at Slagle(thanks to Martha Williams and some wonderful teachers), Logan Jr High and Logan High and then went to Marshall. I belonged to the Slagle Missionary Baptist Church. I recently retired from Logan COunty Schools after 45 fantastic years. RUM CREEK WAS GREAT AND SO WERE THE PEOPLE!!!!!
OOPS How could I forget my neighbor Connie Price?
From one coal camp kid to another, I always said you were a keeper. That ain’t changed a bit.
dova manns was my cousin. dau of will manns. will was the brother to cecil manns sr. from lincoln and wayne co. wv. we lived just below dova 3. house below the scout hall below slagle store. i used to go with tom jeffries when he went to see on of dova;s daughtersin the 50;s
Martha Williams was my 5th Grade teacher at Stollings Grade School. She was the greatest….
My mom was born in Slagle in March 1936 during a snow storm. Her name was Laura Scalf. She married Ted Morzark 16 years later. My grandfather was Bud (David) Scalf and my granny was Mandy Scalf. They had 10 kids, 2 died as infants. The oldest to the youngest: Eliene, Emily, Laura Mae, Carol Sue, Larry, Alice and Doug. When my grandparents died. They were living in Madison Hires in Logan. My Aunt Eliene Hanks and Aunt Alice Beckett are the only ones and their families that live in WV now. I have very fond memories of visiting my granny, aunts, uncles and cousins. We loved stopping at Hawkins Nest on our way to Logan. My granny was an awesome cook. No matter what time we arrived at her house, she had hot food waiting for us and the table was set. Boy, I miss her and all those times !! By the way, I am Lisa.
I was born at Slagle and lived there for about 2-3 yrs. Dad worked in the coal mines. An aunt and uncle lived at Argyle with 10 kids. Some of the kids worked at the old Hager Theater and Ben Lowe’s store before they moved to Michigan. Brought back some good memories.
My mom (Joyce Scaggs) and I really enjoyed the pictures of your family. It brought back a lot of memories. My mom really loved and thought the world of you mom.Thanks for sharing and viewing a trip down those memory lane.
Thank you for the wonderful memories. If anyone has a picture of the old Dehue Grade School please post it. I can remember walking from MacBeth and crossing the bridge going over into Dehue. This is where the grade school was at the time.
There is a photo of the Dehue Grade School here:
https://loganwv.us/dehue-past-and-present/
Thank you. I looked and looked and missed this one.
I so enjoyed this. Brings back alot of memories. Thanks.
Hello Cora;
A bit of history about Rum Creek,Logan Co. WV. I see your name was probably chosen from one of your Chambers ancestory relatives.
The first settlers on Rum Creek were : Robert Lowe,Wm. Burgess(1814), and Harrison Chambers. Arminta (Burgess) and Husband Harrison Chambers had 11 children. I have been told that Harrison and Arminta are buried at Logan City Cemetery.
Correction ; should be Joseph Lowe, instead of Robert L.
How old are you? I remember playing with a Cora Chambers when I was a little girl.
I was about 11 or 12. My name was Mahala Darby and I lived at Yolyn. email haleybird1952@hotmail.com. If you are the same person I am talking about you lived across the road from Chambers Cemetery. The house was backed up to a hill and there was a well in the back yard and grapevine swings on the hill behind the house.
CORA WAS E. B. CHAMBERS SISTER, MY SISTER MARRIED JACK CHAMBERS, SON OF E. B.
To whomever put this together. I thank you so very much. Maudella from Macbeth
Thank you for the walk down memory lane. I spent my youth in the coal mining camps up in Rum Creek. If any one remembers my family contact me at jesusfanatic316@wildblue.net GOD BLESS W.VA.
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