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At that time, everything was quiet on both sides of the war as the Yankee army had fallen back beyond the Rappahannock River. The Confederate army was camped near the Rapidan River in Orange County. The letter writer was sending small notes to his sister that could be exchanged for new issues.
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On February 10th, the Poage Lane Mountaineers held their regular meeting at the Lane School house.
Three new members were present, and one was a visiting resident. The boys' and girls' basketball teams played three games, and the boys won all three, making them the county champions. Mrs. Bowman led a meeting of the L&L club at her avenue home on February 18th.
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On April 11, 1946, county forest fire leaders held a meeting at the Anmoore Game protector's office.
Two morning and two afternoon sessions were held. Any advice on how to prevent forest fires was welcomed at the meeting. Forest fires often occur during the daylight hours when heat from the sun and winds make fires difficult to control.
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One spring, a burning automobile left the road and crashed into the woods.
Luckily, no one was injured. James Hull, the National Forest Warden of Alvon, quickly controlled the fire. One of the worst forest fires in Pocahontas county history occurred on November 6, 1863.
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Union troops, led by General Averell, defeated Confederate troops under General Echols.
This was considered the most extensive engagement in the state. In 1929, the site became a state park. Early pioneers faced a constant struggle against the Native Americans.
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As white settlers advanced, the Native Americans were pushed to the northwest side of the river.
It would be impossible to give a full account of the atrocities that were committed during the struggle between the Native Americans and the settlers. John Bradshaw erected a monument in the cemetery of Huntersville in 1929 to honor a local hero. Even in 1929, the town was so small that residents could point out sites around the town.
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George W. Callison, the son of the late Josiah and Nancy Hill Callison, died at his home in Dayton, Virginia, on August 27, 1923.
His remains were taken to Hillsboro for burial on Tuesday morning. Funeral services were conducted from the Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church South in Hillsboro. He was laid to rest in the McNeel cemetery.
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The geographical position of Pocahontas County in West Virginia is defined from 37 degrees 40 minutes to 38 degrees 45 minutes north latitude.
It also spans from 79 degrees 35 minutes to 80 degrees 24 minutes west longitude. The eastern border of Pocahontas County is the line between Pocahontas and Virginia. From the venter, Allegheny top forms the line between Pocahontas and Virginia.
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The first permanent settler in the Hillsboro community was John McNeel of Frederick County, Virginia.
He settled in Hillsboro in 1765. John McNeel built the White Pole Church in 1765 on the hill set apart for the McNeel cemetery. This was the first church in the community.
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Moses Moore, born about 1686, died in November 1758.
Appraisers were appointed to handle his estate in Greenbrier. Abstracts from the records of Augusta County, Virginia, provided information on his death and estate. On July 10, 1792, Moses Moore deeded 218 acres on the waters of Greenbrier River on Knapps Creek to Aaron Moore.
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The Edray Community is bounded on the west by Stony Creek range of mountains.
It is bounded on the north by Elk Mountain, to the top of Slippery Hill on the Clover Lick road, then to the Bridger place on the Greenbrier River. It is bounded on the south by the top of Drinnon Ridge. This community is about five miles wide where the State Road crosses.
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The first settlers in the Edray community were the Drinnons.
Thomas Drinnon, the son of Walter Drinnon of Ireland, settled near Edray about 1760. The Drinnon cabin stood on the bank near the present graveyard. A spring not far from the cabin was known as the Drinnon Spring.
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Thomas Drinnon served as a soldier with General Lewis in the Battle of Point Pleasant.
When he returned home, he found his cabin in ruins. His wife had been killed by Native Americans, and his son Charles was taken captive. He returned to the army and marched beyond the Ohio River.
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A large number of Native Americans were seen rising from their encampment by a soldier who was hunting for deer.
The soldier escaped unharmed and ran to the camp to report what he had seen. The main part of the army, under Colonels Charles Lewis and William Fleming, were ordered out to investigate. The two sides met and the fighting began about four hundred yards from the camp.
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A hostage situation occurred at Fort Pitt during the Revolutionary War.
Cornstalk, a distinguished Sachem, visited the fort in the spring of 1777 and communicated the hostile plans of the Native Americans to the commandant. Captain Matthew Arbuckle detained Cornstalk and his companions as hostages to guarantee the peace of the Native American tribes in Ohio. Arbuckle informed the government of Virginia about the information he received from Cornstalk and the actions he took.
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The first Presbyterian Church at Huntersville was organized by Rev. Mitchell D. Dunlap in 1854.
A house of worship was erected the same year. Hugh McLaughlin, Sr., James A. Price, George E. Craig, James T. Lockridge, and William Gammon were among the first members. On August 12, 1854, Benjamin Herold and James T. Lockridge contracted for the building of the church for $1,245.00.
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Leslie E. Montgomery retired on October 31st after 35 years and one day with the Soil Conservation Service.
During his time, he maintained a safety record of no lost time accidents. He had planned more than 2700 farm plans. He remained longer as a farm planner than anyone else in the state and was never transferred.
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Lewis Armstrong Yeager died at his home at the corner of High and Prospect streets on December 10, 1906.
He was a graduate of West Virginia University and had a promising future. His death at 12:30 in the morning came as a great shock to his numerous friends. The cause of his death was given as the tissues of his heart.
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Lee McCoy passed through Lobelia on his way to Richwood.
Prof. T. A. Bruffey has been doing some surveying on Locust creek. J. A. Young made a flying trip to Seebert Friday. Alex. Anderson, of Greenbrier County, is visiting friends and relatives near Lobelia.
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A buffet supper was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allie E. Sheets for their descendants on August 18th.
Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. Bryson of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They were also joined by Carl, Calvin Sheets, and son of Tucson, Arizona. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shinaberry and son, Daryl, of Durbin were also in attendance.
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Thirty deer were killed on Elk outside of the county.
Most of these fell to hunters from this thirty are given in the above list. Fifteen deer were shipped out of the county on the Richwood railroad. The deer population in the forests had increased remarkably since the open season four years ago.
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