While working on my personal genealogy, I have come across DISTANT relatives that have left me wanting to know more than their place of birth,
Category: History
Shirley Donnelly: Fayette Countys Famous Old Saloons
I came across this article, by the late Rev Shirley Donnelly which covers Fayette County’s Famous Saloons. I had a good chuckle while reading and
29 Jul 1917: The day German forces advanced through Seletyn
There have been certain genealogy finds that, when found, I desperately wished my Dad were alive so we could discuss them at great length. The
WV: Ann Jarvis Mothers Day
I feel that it is ironic that the founder of Mother’s Day never had any children of her own. The tradition of Mother’s Day started
Shirley Donnelly on Vote Selling, Abraham Vandal and the location of Fayette Co Courthouse
Yesterday And Today- Vote Selling Not New In West Virginia By SHIRLEY DONNELLY Fayette County historical notes were uncovered during the annual clearing of the
Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) 8 May 1945
Victory in Europe Day, generally known as VE Day (United Kingdom) or V-E Day (US), is a day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany’s unconditional
Thoughts and Ponderances 