While combing through old books in the genealogy room at the Point Pleasant library, I came across an old photo album containing news clippings that
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Research: Mason County WV Library (Point Pleasant)
I made my way over to the Point Pleasant branch of the Mason County (WV) Public Library to see what they have as far as
WV: Oak Hill High School (1928-29)
This will be a massively long blog. I have found the first Acorn published from the “new building” of Oak Hill High School (Fayette County,
Historical Marker: Dr Jesse Bennett
Title: Dr. Jesse Bennett Inscription: Grave and home (1/2 mile W.) of Dr. Jesse Bennett, whose Caesarean operation on his wife, 1794, was the first in America.
The Murder Of William Tabor, Deputy Sheriff of McDowell County WV
This blog made me horribly sad. A corrupt mayor, being investigated for the corruption of two young girls as well as taking bribes, shoots the
WV: 1915 Layland Mine Disaster (Fayette County)
On 2 Mar 1915, a blast swept through Layland No. 3 mine, killing 112 men. The explosion blew out the drift mouth and struck dead
Thoughts and Ponderances 