Jan 26, 1961 was the first day of the trial against Sid Hatfield and 22 other defendants for the murder of Albert Felts, detective. In
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WV History: James-Young Gang Held Up Huntington Bank
On September 6, 1875, Jesse James’ 28th birthday, he and three other members of the James-Young Gang robbed the Huntington Bank in Huntington, West Virginia making off with cash estimated between $10,000-$20,000.
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
(WV) Shirley Donnelly’s Yesterday and Today First Published 65 Years Ago Today
Today marks the 65th Anniversary of Shirley Donnelly’s column “Yesterday and Today“. It is a column I loved as a kid, listening to my Dad
Shirley Donnelly: Mountain Stone In Brooklyn Bridge
Did you know there is a connection between the Brooklyn Bridge (NY) and Summers County WV? According to Shirley Donnelly, the stone for the abutment
