On the birthday of Joseph Beury, coal operator and union captain, I thought I would share this newspiece from Shirley Donnelly. I have transcribed it
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WV: Charlie McCoy
Charles Ray McCoy, born March 28, 1941 in Oak HIll WV, is a Grammy-winning American session musician, harmonica player, and multi-instrumentalist. In 2009, he was
WV History: Oakwood Mine, Fayette County WV
I grew up at the base of Carlisle Mountain in a holler. I caught the bus across the road from the Oakwood Company Store. For
The Need More Saloon (Pax, WV). Fayette County ties to the Family Of Devil Anse Hatfield
I read this morning that some of Devil Anse Hatfield’s sons (back in the day) owned businesses in the Fayette County, West Virginia area. That
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
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
Thoughts and Ponderances 