On January 26,1929, there was a major mine explosion at the Number 5 Mine of the Kingston-Pocahontas Coal Company in Fayette County, West Virginia. The
Tag: Mines
WV History: Beckley Coal and Coke Co / Raleigh Coal and Coke Co
I found a book recently on the Coal Industry in Raleigh and Fayette Counties (West Virginia). From that book, I posted a handful of pictures
WV: Glen Rogers Funerals 1951-1952 (Union Funds)
I have written about this little green book once before. I found it in some paperwork at my parents’ house after the death of my
Genealogy: Other People’s Branches
I have come across something that is not associated with my tree, however, someone within my tree had a wealth of genealogical references without knowing
