The Underwood family

 

The Underwood family has a long and rich history in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The first Underwoods to arrive in the county were William Underwood and his wife, Sarah Ann Boggs. They settled in the Buckeye area of the county in the early 1800s. William Underwood was a farmer and a carpenter, and he also served as a justice of the peace. Sarah Ann Boggs was a homemaker and a midwife.

The Underwoods had a large family, and their descendants quickly spread throughout Pocahontas County. Many of the Underwoods became farmers, coal miners, and merchants. Some of them also served in the military.

One of the most notable Underwoods was Otis Edward Underwood. He was born in Mt. Lookout, West Virginia, in 1931, and he became a coal miner. He also worked as a handyman and made snow at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. Otis Underwood was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Marlinton, and he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Another notable Underwood is Truda M. Underwood. She was born in Marlinton, West Virginia, in 1928, and she graduated from Marlinton High School in 1947. Truda Underwood worked for Ohio National Bank in Columbus, Ohio, before moving back to Pocahontas County in 1966. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Huntersville, where she taught Sunday school and was active in the community. Truda Underwood was a gifted artist, and she enjoyed making candy, gardening, and feeding hummingbirds.

The Underwood family has continued to make significant contributions to Pocahontas County throughout its history. They have been involved in a wide variety of fields, including agriculture, business, education, government, and the military. The Underwoods are a proud and hardworking family, and they have made a lasting impact on the history of Pocahontas County.

Here are some other notable Underwoods from Pocahontas County:

• Hoil P. Underwood, a farmer and businessman who served as president of the Pocahontas County Farm Bureau.
• William M. Underwood, a coal miner and union organizer who served as president of the United Mine Workers of America Local 1777.
• Alma Underwood, a teacher and community leader who was instrumental in the founding of the Buckeye Elementary School.
• Mona Underwood, a nurse and community volunteer who was active in the Marlinton United Methodist Church.

The Underwood family is a proud and accomplished family with a long and rich history in Pocahontas County. They have made significant contributions to the county in a variety of fields, and they continue to be active members of the community today.