William Curry

 

William Curry was the clerk of the Pocahontas County court in West Virginia during the Civil War. He was responsible for safeguarding the county records during that time, a difficult task given the turbulent environment.

In 1861, Curry began to move the records to a safe place in anticipation of a Confederate attack on the county courthouse. He enlisted the help of a youth named R. W. Hill to transport the records in a wagon. They moved the records to a number of different locations during the war, including the residence of Joel Hill, the house of Rev. Michael D. Dunlap, and the Hillsboro Methodist Church.

After the war, Curry returned the records to the county clerk's office in Huntersville. His efforts to preserve the county records during the Civil War were essential to the ongoing functioning of Pocahontas County government.

Curry's story is a reminder of the important work that county clerks do, even in the midst of war. They are responsible for maintaining and safeguarding vital records, such as birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and property deeds. These records are essential to the smooth operation of our society.

Thank you to William Curry for his service to Pocahontas County and to all county clerks who work tirelessly to protect our vital records.