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State Legislature 1878 ‘History of the Great Kanawha Valley’ Vol2 pg 243 (1891 publication) Justice of the Peace in Cabin Creek ‘History of the Great Kanawha Valley’ Vol2 pg 243 (1891 publication). Pr...

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State Legislature 1878 ‘History of the Great Kanawha Valley’ Vol2 pg 243 (1891 publication) Justice of the Peace in Cabin Creek ‘History of the Great Kanawha Valley’ Vol2 pg 243 (1891 publication). Pr...

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James Carlin Montgomery (1811 - 1877)

He was the founder of the city of Montgomery. James C. Montgomery represented the people of Raleigh and Fayette Counties in the state legislature for three terms. He was the oldest son of Major Henry M...

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James Carlin Montgomery (1811 - 1877)

He was the founder of the city of Montgomery. James C. Montgomery represented the people of Raleigh and Fayette Counties in the state legislature for three terms. He was the oldest son of Major Henry M...

5/11/2023

William Lee Gilligan (1924 - 2012)

Photo added by David A Swigeras a Marine in the South Pacific during World War II. Retired from the Ormet Corporation and served 11 years in the WV State Senate and also served as mayor of Sistersville.

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William Lee Gilligan (1924 - 2012)

Photo added by David A Swigeras a Marine in the South Pacific during World War II. Retired from the Ormet Corporation and served 11 years in the WV State Senate and also served as mayor of Sistersville.

2/6/2021

Francis Harrison Pierpont, Post-War Mil. Gov. of Virginia MP (1814 - 1899)

"Father of West Virginia", "Pierpoint"

Francis Harrison Pierpont Famous memorial Birth 25 Jan 1814 Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA Death 24 Mar 1899 (aged 85) Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA Burial Woodlawn...

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Francis Harrison Pierpont, Post-War Mil. Gov. of Virginia MP (1814 - 1899)

"Father of West Virginia", "Pierpoint"

Francis Harrison Pierpont Famous memorial Birth 25 Jan 1814 Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA Death 24 Mar 1899 (aged 85) Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA Burial Woodlawn...

7/4/2020

Alfred Caldwell, Jr (1847 - 1925)

Daily Mail [WV] March 11, 1925 Wed page 12ALFRED CALDWELL DEAD AT WHEELINGSeveral Times Members of State Legislator and Former Attorney General DiesTRIP FOR HEALTH FAILUREWHEELING, March 11. — Alfred C...

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Alfred Caldwell, Jr (1847 - 1925)

Daily Mail [WV] March 11, 1925 Wed page 12ALFRED CALDWELL DEAD AT WHEELINGSeveral Times Members of State Legislator and Former Attorney General DiesTRIP FOR HEALTH FAILUREWHEELING, March 11. — Alfred C...

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Alexander MacCorkle (May 7, 1857 – September 24, 1930), was a United States teacher, lawyer, prosecutor, the ninth Governor of West Virginia and state legislator of West Virginia, and financier.Biograp...

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Alexander MacCorkle (May 7, 1857 – September 24, 1930), was a United States teacher, lawyer, prosecutor, the ninth Governor of West Virginia and state legislator of West Virginia, and financier.Biograp...

5/15/2020

Judge Charlie Dodrill MP (1833 - 1901)

"Judge Charley"

Schoaff Family Genealogy tree Charles McClure “Judge Charley” Dodrill BIRTH 8 May 1833 West Virginia, USA DEATH 15 Oct 1901 (aged 68) Webster County, West Virginia, USA BURIAL Burial Details Unknown, S...

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Judge Charlie Dodrill MP (1833 - 1901)

"Judge Charley"

Schoaff Family Genealogy tree Charles McClure “Judge Charley” Dodrill BIRTH 8 May 1833 West Virginia, USA DEATH 15 Oct 1901 (aged 68) Webster County, West Virginia, USA BURIAL Burial Details Unknown, S...

1/2/2019

Gustavus A. Northcott (1861 - 1938)

Augustus Northcott was the Republican President of the West Virginia Senate from Cabell County and served from 1905 to 1907. He was the brother of Elliott Northcott, a federal judge.

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Gustavus A. Northcott (1861 - 1938)

Augustus Northcott was the Republican President of the West Virginia Senate from Cabell County and served from 1905 to 1907. He was the brother of Elliott Northcott, a federal judge.

3/7/2018

Oliver Sheridan Marshall (1850 - 1934)

S. Marshall (1850–1934) was the Republican President of the West Virginia Senate from Hancock County and served from 1899 to 1901.BiographyOliver S. Marshall was born in Fairview, now New Manchester, W...

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Oliver Sheridan Marshall (1850 - 1934)

S. Marshall (1850–1934) was the Republican President of the West Virginia Senate from Hancock County and served from 1899 to 1901.BiographyOliver S. Marshall was born in Fairview, now New Manchester, W...

3/7/2018

Nelson E. Whitaker (1839 - 1909)

Evans Whitaker (November 9, 1839 in Principio, Maryland – December 28, 1909 in Wheeling, West Virginia) was an American businessman and politician, principally in the state of West Virginia.Whitaker ca...

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Nelson E. Whitaker (1839 - 1909)

Evans Whitaker (November 9, 1839 in Principio, Maryland – December 28, 1909 in Wheeling, West Virginia) was an American businessman and politician, principally in the state of West Virginia.Whitaker ca...

3/7/2018

Warren McGraw (1939 - d.)

Randolph McGraw (born May 10, 1939) is a lawyer, politician, and judge in West Virginia and brother of former West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw.Personal lifeWarren McGraw was born in Wyomin...

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Warren McGraw (1939 - d.)

Randolph McGraw (born May 10, 1939) is a lawyer, politician, and judge in West Virginia and brother of former West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw.Personal lifeWarren McGraw was born in Wyomin...

1/6/2018

James Paull, Jr. (1901 - 1983)

Paull, Jr. (May 3, 1901 – March 8, 1983) was a lawyer and Democratic politician who served as for twelve years in the West Virginia Senate representing Brooke County, the final two (1943 to 1945) as pr...

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James Paull, Jr. (1901 - 1983)

Paull, Jr. (May 3, 1901 – March 8, 1983) was a lawyer and Democratic politician who served as for twelve years in the West Virginia Senate representing Brooke County, the final two (1943 to 1945) as pr...

1/5/2018

Wells Goodykoontz (1872 - 1944)

Goodykoontz (June 3, 1872 – March 2, 1944) was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of West Virginia who served in the West Virginia Legislature representing Mingo County. He was President of th...

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Wells Goodykoontz (1872 - 1944)

Goodykoontz (June 3, 1872 – March 2, 1944) was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of West Virginia who served in the West Virginia Legislature representing Mingo County. He was President of th...

1/5/2018

Edward T. England (1869 - 1934)

"ET"

T. England (September 29, 1869 – September 9, 1934) was a lawyer and politician from West Virginia. He served in the West Virginia Senate, as Attorney General of West Virginia, and as a member of the U...

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Edward T. England (1869 - 1934)

"ET"

T. England (September 29, 1869 – September 9, 1934) was a lawyer and politician from West Virginia. He served in the West Virginia Senate, as Attorney General of West Virginia, and as a member of the U...

1/5/2018

Lewis Baker (1832 - 1899)

Baker (November 11, 1832 – April 30, 1899) was the Democratic President of the West Virginia Senate from Ohio County and served from 1871 to 1872.Lewis Baker was born in Belmont County, Ohio, in 1832. ...

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Lewis Baker (1832 - 1899)

Baker (November 11, 1832 – April 30, 1899) was the Democratic President of the West Virginia Senate from Ohio County and served from 1871 to 1872.Lewis Baker was born in Belmont County, Ohio, in 1832. ...

1/5/2018

Daniel Duane Tompkins Farnsworth BIRTH 23 Dec 1819 Richmond County (Staten Island), New York, USA DEATH 5 Dec 1892 (aged 72) Buckhannon, Upshur County, West Virginia, USA BURIAL Heavner Cemetery Buckh...

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Daniel Duane Tompkins Farnsworth BIRTH 23 Dec 1819 Richmond County (Staten Island), New York, USA DEATH 5 Dec 1892 (aged 72) Buckhannon, Upshur County, West Virginia, USA BURIAL Heavner Cemetery Buckh...

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John M. Phelps (1821 - 1884)

M. Phelps was the Republican President of the West Virginia Senate from Mason County and served from 1863 to 1864.Political and military serviceOn May 13–15, 1861, John M. Phelps was a delegate from Ma...

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John M. Phelps (1821 - 1884)

M. Phelps was the Republican President of the West Virginia Senate from Mason County and served from 1863 to 1864.Political and military serviceOn May 13–15, 1861, John M. Phelps was a delegate from Ma...

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Aaron Hawkins was elected from Marion co. to serve in the First West Virginia Legislature The first session being June 20, 1863 at Wheeling West Virginia. Senator Hawkins was placed on several committe...

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Aaron Hawkins was elected from Marion co. to serve in the First West Virginia Legislature The first session being June 20, 1863 at Wheeling West Virginia. Senator Hawkins was placed on several committe...

11/17/2017

Brereton Jones, Governor MP (1939 - 2023)

Chandler Jones (born June 27, 1939) is a horse breeder and politician from the US state of Kentucky. From 1987 to 1991, he served as the 50th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky and from 1991 to 1995, he w...

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Brereton Jones, Governor MP (1939 - 2023)

Chandler Jones (born June 27, 1939) is a horse breeder and politician from the US state of Kentucky. From 1987 to 1991, he served as the 50th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky and from 1991 to 1995, he w...

9/21/2017

A. James Manchin (1927 - 2003)

James Manchin (April 7, 1927 – November 3, 2003) was a West Virginia Democratic politician who served as a member of the House of Delegates (1948–50; 1998-2003), as Secretary of State (1977–85), and as...

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A. James Manchin (1927 - 2003)

James Manchin (April 7, 1927 – November 3, 2003) was a West Virginia Democratic politician who served as a member of the House of Delegates (1948–50; 1998-2003), as Secretary of State (1977–85), and as...

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