Cast of Characters

 

Cast of Characters

Note: This list includes individuals who appear to be central to the events or who are mentioned with some frequency or in connection to significant incidents.

• Armstrong, B. K.: Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Austin, C. L.: Acquires 170 acres of land on Back Allegheny from Geo. N. Lacy and wife (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Aylett, Lewis D.: Formerly Treasurer of the Georgia Pacific Railway Co., partners with Samuel B. Woods in a real estate venture (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_43).
• Baldwin, R.W.: Original trustee in a trust deed involving P. Skiles and Jannie B. Skiles; later succeeded by Uriah Hevener (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_16).
• Bankin, Dick (alias H. Harrison): Indicted and jailed for an unspecified crime; reward offered for his capture (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_65).
• Barlow, Amos and Henry: Named in a case involving H.M. and J.B. Lockridge (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Belcher, John O.: Sells 236 acres of land on the Old Field Fork of Elk to Wm. H. Dilley for $1500 (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Bidwell, James: Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Brown, N.J.: Resident of Mill Point, robbed of over $545 and nearly killed (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_39).
• Bruffey, May: Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Brumfield (father and son): Both involved in multiple murders in an unclear timeframe; the son murders the father after the father is rumored to have committed many murders himself (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_20).
• Bumgardner, James Jr.: Sells 2176 acres on William’s River to Lewis Bumgardner (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Bumgardner, Lewis: Purchases 2176 acres on William's River from James Bumgardner Jr. (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Burner, John E.: Defendant in an unlawful entry and detainer appeal case filed by S. W. Kelly (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_79).
• Byrd: Publishes an article in a publication connected to Ginn & Co., leading to a legal dispute (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_87).
• Clark, Alvin: Along with his wife, joins Geo. S. McNeel and wife and Geo. W. Levisay and wife in selling 59 acres on Droop Mountain to Wm. O. McCoy (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Cleek, John Andrew: Named in the case of Guggenheimer & Co. vs. H.M. Lockridge and others (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Cloonan, John: Defendant in a case involving land forfeiture (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_97, 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Cochran, K.: Owns land near Knapp's Creek, Alleghany Mountain, and Huntersville (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_7).
• Craig, Geo. E. Jr.: Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Crowle, Luther D.: Sells the Virginia Hotel to L.C. Schaefer for $8,000 (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_51).
• Crummett, C.P.: Sells bridles, saddles, and harnesses (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_73).
• Cumberland Lumber Co.: Defendant in an assumpsit case filed by D. O’Connell (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_79).
• Dilley, Andrew: Sells land to Wm. H. Dilley (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Dilley, Clayton: Defendant in a case filed by A. L. Dilley, resulting in a judgment of $1502.48 for the plaintiff (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_79).
• Dilley, Wm. H.: Purchases land from Andrew Dilley (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Douglas, W.L.: Shoe manufacturer (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_43).
• Doyle, James H.: Business partner with J. C. Lowry, Jr. in the firm Lowry & Doyle, involved in a legal case with Guggenheimer & Co. (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Eagle & Ott: Business in Ronceverte, specializing in plumbing, roofing, and bicycle repair (Source: 1894 - 1895_0501-0681_112).
• Fletcher, Avis Kmerv: Mentioned in an unclear context (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_12).
• Gammon, Thomas (heirs of): Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Gay, Levi: Partner with John Peters in starting a brick plant in Marlinton (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_19), named in a case involving H.M. and J.B. Lockridge (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Geiger, Godfrey: Acquires 46 acres of land in a deal with R.S. Turk and wife concerning a 146-acre tract (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Gibbs, James E.A.: Pocahontas Times correspondent, possibly residing in Marlinton (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_122).
• Gibbs, W.W.: Business Manager of the Pilot Co., testifies in a case involving Byrd and Ginn & Co (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_87).
• Gibson, Wm.: Named in the case of Guggenheimer & Co. vs. H.M. Lockridge and others (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Ginn & Co.: Possibly a publishing company, involved in a legal case regarding an article published by Byrd (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_87).
• Golden, P.: Jewish peddler and merchant operating in Marlinton and Dry Fork; known for offering deep discounts (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_100, 1894-1895_0501-0681_109).
• Gum, M.T.: Involved in a bill of sale with Sidney J. Gum (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Guggenheimer & Co.: Plaintiff in a complex legal case against H.M. Lockridge, J.B. Lockridge, and numerous other individuals and businesses (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Haines, Dr.: Creator of "Golden Specific," a purported cure for drunkenness or liquor habit (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_16).
• Hamer, John: Defendant, likely deceased, in a case involving land forfeiture; heirs are also named (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_97, 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Hannah, John B.: Changes the terms of a land deed originally intended for his son, John E. Hannah (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Hannah, John E.: Son of John B. Hannah; subject of a revised land deed (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Hardy, J.M. & Son: Business partnership, likely involved in a legal case with Guggenheimer & Co. (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Harg, C.: Owns land in an unclear location (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19).
• Harrison, P.: Owns land near Little Levels (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19).
• Hawkins, J.P.: Named in the case of Guggenheimer & Co. vs. H.M. Lockridge and others (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Henry, Joel O.: Purchases half interest in a 2-acre mill lot from Patrick Henry and wife (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102), purchased land on Sinking Creek (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_73).
• Henry, Patrick: Along with his wife, sells a half interest in a 2-acre mill lot to Joel O. Hill (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Hevener, David: Offers land and a 280-acre farm for sale (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_43).
• Hevener, Uriah: Trustee succeeding R.W. Baldwin (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_16).
• Hill, Joel O.: Owner of land, possibly near Sinking Creek (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_73).
• Hogsett, Samuel (heirs of): Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Holt, S.W.: Businessman in Marlinton, files for a decree of sale in a chancery case (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_79, 1894 - 1895_0501-0681_100, 1894 - 1895_0501-0681_122).
• Hubbard, Thomas: Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Huling, Jas. H.: Inventor awarded patents for a rat trap, an oil can, a sprinkling can, and a spray can (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_87, 1894-1895_0501-0681_89).
• Jelenko & Bro.: Plaintiffs in a case against John S. Moore, resulting in a decree of reference (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_79).
• Jones, John J. (heirs of): Defendants, likely deceased, in a case involving land forfeiture (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_97, 1894-1895_0501-0501-0681_103).
• Kelly, S.W.: Plaintiff in an unlawful entry and detainer case against John E. Burner (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_79).
• Kendall & Co.: Publishers of "A Treatise on the Horse and His Diseases” (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_12).
• Killingsworth, Wm. J.: Purchases 25 acres of land near Marlinton from G.M. Kee and wife (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_73).
• Knapp: Owns land with a creek named after him (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_7).
• Lacy, Geo. N.: Along with his wife, sells 170 acres of land on Back Allegheny to C.L. Austin (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Lam, C.D.: Marries Eliza Moore (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_109).
• Levisay, Geo. W.: Along with his wife, joins Alvin Clark and wife and Geo. S. McNeel and wife in selling 59 acres on Droop Mountain to Wm. O. McCoy (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Lockridge, A.B.: Likely related to H.M. and J.B. Lockridge; creditors sought payment after a land sale (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Lockridge, H.M.: Involved in numerous legal cases, primarily regarding land transactions and debt; judgments against him and attempts to recover funds are mentioned (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19, 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Lockridge, J.B.: Frequently named alongside H.M. Lockridge in legal cases; involved in land conveyances and judgments against him (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19, 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Lowry, J.C. Jr.: Business partner with James H. Doyle in the firm Lowry & Doyle, involved in a legal case with Guggenheimer & Co. (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Manly: County official whose financial dealings with the county are under scrutiny; potentially facing a debt of $10,000 (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_100).
• Mann, M.C.: Candidate for the Legislature (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_51).
• Marlin, A.: Owns land on Marlin's Mountain (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_7).
• McClintic, L.M.: Attorney; special commissioner involved in land transactions and legal cases, possibly in Pocahontas County (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_15, 1892-1893_0001-0500_19, 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• McClure, Benj. F.: Sells 165 acres on the east side of Droop Mountain to Michael G. McClure (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• McClure, Michael G.: Purchases 165 acres on the east side of Droop Mountain from Benj. F. McClure (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• McCoy, Wm. O.: Purchases 59 acres on Droop Mountain from Alvin Clark and wife, Geo. S. McNeel and wife, and Geo. W. Levisay and wife (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• McGlaughlin, Andrew M.: Deposition to be taken in Lewisburg in the case of Guggenheimer & Co. vs. H.M. Lockridge and others (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• McGlaughlin, Daniel (heirs of): Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• McGlaughlin, Lillie: Landowner; a tract of her land is offered for rent (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_43).
• McNeil, John Adam: Named in the case of Guggenheimer & Co. vs. H.M. Lockridge and others (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• McNeel, Geo. S.: Along with his wife, joins Alvin Clark and wife and Geo. W. Levisay and wife in selling 59 acres on Droop Mountain to Wm. O. McCoy (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• McNeill, T.B.: Resident of Buckeye, potentially involved in legal or real estate matters (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_43).
• Moore, Elizabeth M.: Acquires 50 acres of land in Green Bank District from a sale by Special Commissioner L.M. McClintic (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Moore, Eliza: Daughter of Ham Moore; marries C.D. Lam (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_109).
• Moore, Ernest N.: Involved in land transactions with H.M. Lockridge and wife (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19).
• Moore, George P.: Solicits proposals for shingles in Edray (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_101).
• Moore, Ham: Father of Eliza Moore (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_109).
• Moore, John S.: Defendant in a case brought by Jelenko & Bro. (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_79).
• Moore, S.P.: Resident of Sunset, offering 15,000 pine shingles for sale (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_7).
• Moore, V. F.: Commissioner in Chancery of the Circuit Court (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Moore, Wm. D.: Deceased individual, subject of a legal case involving his estate, widow, and heirs (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19).
• Withrow McClintic: Resident of Buckeye, potentially a farmer, and possibly related to L.M. McClintic (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19, 1894-1895_0501-0681_109).
• O’Connell, D.: Plaintiff in a case against the Cumberland Lumber Co (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_79).
• Odyse, M.P.: Charged with forging two checks (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_12).
• Overholt, W.H.: Along with his wife, sells a lot in Hillsboro to J.B. Walton (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Patterson, J.H.: Clerk of the Circuit Court (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_8, 1892-1893_0001-0500_19, 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Peabody Insurance Co.: Insurance company based in Wheeling (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_112).
• Peters, John: Partner with Levi Gay in starting a brick plant in Marlinton (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_19).
• Piles, John: Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Price, Andrew: Attorney in Marlinton; involved in the case of Price vs. Susan E. Thomas (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_109).
• Rucker, H.S.: Attorney; special commissioner in Pocahontas County (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_19, 1892-1893_0001-0500_73).
• Schaefer, L.C.: Purchases the Virginia Hotel from Luther D. Crowle for $8,000 (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_51).
• Scott, Samuel B. Jr.: Commissioner in Chancery; involved in legal cases regarding land (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102, 1894-1895_0501-0681_103).
• Seebert, C.T.: Named in a case involving H.M. and J.B. Lockridge (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Seebert, Mary J., Mary R., and Martha S.: Named in a case involving H.M. and J.B. Lockridge (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Sharper, John (heirs of): Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Sidenstricker, O.P. (also potentially "Hydeustricker"): Named in a case involving H.M. and J.B. Lockridge (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_27).
• Skiles, Jannie B.: Involved in a Trust Deed with P. Skiles to R. W. Baldwin (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_16).
• Skiles, P.: Involved in a Trust Deed with Jannie B. Skiles to R. W. Baldwin (Source: 1885-1891_0501-0523_16).
• Smith, Henry K.: Named in a land dispute case involving the School Fund (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_18).
• Smith, Mrs. Mary: Resident of possibly Luce, victim of a robbery (Source: 1894 - 1895_0501-0681_74).
• Sutton, James T.: Involved in a land transaction with the board of trustees of an unnamed church (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Thomas, Susan E.: Defendant in a case brought by Andrew Price (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_109).
• Turk, R.S.: Involved in a land swap with Godfrey Geiger involving a 146-acre tract (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Vandebilt, Cornelius: Wealthy individual planning to build a new mansion in an unnamed metropolis (Source: 1892-1893_0001-0500_51).
• Walton, J.B.: Purchases a lot in Hillsboro from W.H. Overholt and wife (Source: 1894-1895_0501-0681_102).
• Warwick, Emma N.: Named