Salt Shaker Press

The Middletons of Gibson City, Illinois ... A Family History

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History of William Crow of Virginia and his descendants in America, and related families - Internet Archive

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UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 1898-99 - USGS Publications Warehouse

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GEOLOGICAL SURVEY RIESEA'RE:H 1976

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Appendix K - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Echoes of the Past 7-29-22 - West Virginia Daily News

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West Virginia Blue Book - 1916

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WV Registered Professional Engineers

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Klondike Gold Rush - Wikipedia

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The Great Klondike Gold Rush - Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library

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Harriman: William Cronon - Dreaming the Klondike - PBS

govinfo.gov

An Administrative History of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - GovInfo

Uncovering Individual Stories

I have identified a promising lead regarding a local figure known as 'Uncle Jim' Middleton, who reportedly spent three decades in the Yukon and Alaska after the gold fever took hold. By cross-referencing family histories with regional archives, I am beginning to piece together how specific residents from Pocahontas County were drawn to the far north. I've also noted that local publications from that era were actively reporting on the phenomenon, highlighting a significant cultural interest in the 'gold fever' that gripped the community.

Distinguishing Local Naming from Geography

A notable point of clarification I am working through involves the town of Yukon, West Virginia. While its name likely reflects the cultural impact of the gold rush, it was primarily a coal mining community; I must carefully distinguish between local industrial history and the actual migration of residents to the Canadian territory. Additionally, I am investigating a report of a large group of over one hundred prospectors to determine if this was a local contingent or a broader national story reprinted for the community.

Analyzing Archival Records

My next phase involves a deep dive into local news archives from the peak years of 1897 through 1899 to capture real-time letters and departure notices. I will be focusing on prominent local surnames like McNeel, Price, and Sharp to see if their family records or memoirs contain specific accounts of the journey to the Klondike. By synthesizing these personal narratives with local history manuscripts, I aim to provide a clearer picture of the human and economic impact this migration had on the county.

Researching websites

ia802808.us.archive.org

History of William Crow of Virginia and his descendants in America, and related families - Internet Archive

Potatoes ~ the prince of foods - Pocahontas Times

Footsteps Through History – Pocahontas Times

Footsteps Through History - Pocahontas Times

International police, detective, sheriff, constable and identification directory, 1921-

The Middletons of Gibson City, Illinois ... A Family History

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vtechworks.lib.vt.edu

AN HISTORIC COAL MINING COMMUNITY AND ITS SCHOOL - VTechWorks

landuse.law.wvu.edu

Town of Marlinton Comprehensive Plan - Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Clinic

pch.stparchive.com

The Pocahontas Times March 5, 2015: Page 7

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The Pocahontas Times - InfoStation

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Iowa (U.S. National Park Service)

dhr.virginia.gov

National Register of Historic Places Registration Form - Virginia.gov

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Heritage Health Index Report on the State of America's Collections - Institute of Museum and Library Services

docs.nrel.gov

Wind Powering America FY08 Activities Summary - NREL

wvpublic.org

June 14, 1957: Newspaperman Cal Price Dies - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

patchworkfilms.com

30 Cal Price and the Pocahontas Times - Patchwork Films

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Cal Price - e-WV

Jane Price Sharp – A Selfless Life - Pocahontas Times

McNeel named Tourism Person of the Year at CVB Summit - Pocahontas Times

Grounding Narratives in Local Authority

I am shifting my focus toward the specific writings of noted regional historians to see if they documented any local adventurers who joined the gold rush. By thinking through the records left by these authorities, I aim to move from broad news mentions to verified biographical data, specifically seeking any archived letters or travelogues that were sent back to the community during the peak of the fever.

Filtering Local vs National Reports

I am currently resolving a potential contradiction regarding reports of mass departures for the gold fields. I am investigating whether these accounts describe actual local contingents or were simply syndicated news from major ports that captured the local imagination. It is vital to distinguish between general cultural interest and the physical migration of individuals to ensure the narrative I construct is genuinely rooted in this specific region.

Targeting Family Records and Lineages

My next phase involves a deep dive into the genealogical records of prominent local families such as the Yeagers, Sharps, and Lockridges. I will be synthesizing these family histories with archival departure notices to find evidence of personal journeys. By focusing on these specific lineages, I hope to uncover the personal motivations and eventual fates of those who left their homes for the promise of fortune in the Yukon.

Researching websites

glorene.com

Middleton Family Genealogy by Glorene Stevens

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Art Early Virginia Family - Seeking my Roots

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Biographies of McLean County, Illinois - Genealogy Trails

Uncle James Howver - The Gold Rush and a Lost ... - Susan McNelley

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Family Stories - Fraser Valley Regional District

riverhistory.org

S&D Reflector

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American Fiction, 1911-1920 Reel Listing - Cengage

Two | PDF | Nature - Scribd

Footsteps Through History - Pocahontas Times

Full text of "History of William Crow of Virginia and his descendants in America, and related families: their settlements, migrations, marriages, military achievements." - Internet Archive

ia802808.us.archive.org

History of William Crow of Virginia and his descendants in America, and related families - Internet Archive

govinfo.gov

Federal Register/Vol. 72, No. 8/Friday, January 12, 2007 - GovInfo

The Middletons of Gibson City, Illinois ... A Family History

Pocahontas History Search Able | PDF | Public Domain | Google Books - Scribd

okielegacy.net

Historical Sketches Pocahontas County, West Virginia - The Okie Legacy

sites.rootsweb.com

The Pioneer History of Pocahontas County, Iowa - 1904 - B - RootsWeb

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The Pocahontas Times March 5, 2015: Page 7

Identifying Local Pioneers

I have successfully pinpointed specific individuals from the county who ventured to the Klondike, moving the research from generalities to concrete personal histories. Notably, I've identified James P. Howver, a local native who spent thirty years in the Yukon and Alaska, and a prominent county attorney and legislator named Lockhart who joined the gold search in 1897. These names provide a vital anchor for reconstructing the actual human experience of the migration.

Verifying Community Impact

I am currently resolving a significant information gap regarding the scale of local participation. A report of a mass farewell for over a hundred passengers is being cross-referenced to determine if this was a local event or a syndicated story from a major port city. This distinction is crucial for understanding whether the gold rush was a widespread local movement or an adventure undertaken by a few notable figures from the community.

Reconstructing Personal Narratives

My next phase involves synthesising biographical sketches and archived letters to find the full identity and story of the attorney Lockhart. I will be looking for specific narratives of the journeys taken by these men, including their successes, failures, and the eventual impact on their families back home. By tracing these personal accounts, I aim to uncover whether the gold fields provided a lasting economic legacy for these individuals or if they returned with only stories of the northern wilderness.

Researching websites

argensoc.org

Special Silver AImiversary Reprint: VoL 1, 1962 - Family Historian

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Footprints in Northampton : 1741-1776-1976 - ECU Digital Collections

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Fish Tales - Wonderful West Virginia Magazine

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The Middletons of Gibson City, Illinois ... A Family History

Uncle James Howver - The Gold Rush and a Lost ... - Susan McNelley

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20 Former American Boom Towns that Find Ways to Stay Relevant Through the Fabric of Community - Home Stratosphere

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Top of the World Highway - American Rider

For Your Consideration - Pocahontas Times

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COAL HERITAGE SURVEY UPDATE FINAL REPORT, MCDOWELL COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA - NPS History

Full text of "Historical Sketches Of Pocahontas County" - Internet Archive

Full text of "Historical sketches of Pocahontas County, West Virginia" - Internet Archive

Analyzing Professional Adventurers

I have gained significant clarity on the specific identities and backgrounds of those who left the county for the north. I've discovered that James P. Howver, a local figure who spent thirty years in the Yukon and Alaska, was a professional engineer, suggesting a high level of technical expertise was being exported from the region. Furthermore, I've identified that a prominent State's Attorney and legislator named Lockhart was among the 1897 party, indicating that the 'gold fever' was not limited to young laborers but also captured the county's political and legal leadership.

Reconciling Claims and Reality

I am currently synthesizing information regarding the actual financial success of these journeys versus the lore that followed. I've noted a recurring theme where individuals were rumored to hold valuable claims, yet family records often indicate that no tangible wealth was ever recovered. I am working to resolve this discrepancy by looking for records of specific mining claims and the eventual professional paths these men took upon their return or their relocation to the West Coast.

Synthesizing Local Chronicles

My next steps involve a targeted examination of a seminal local history manuscript and a specific family chronicle to identify the two companions who traveled alongside Lockhart. I am focusing on recovering the transcripts of letters originally published in the local press during the late 1890s. By analyzing these first-hand accounts, I aim to reconstruct the specific routes and environmental hardships encountered by this West Virginian contingent as they navigated the northern wilderness.

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2024-2025 Active West Virginia Attorneys

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Historical Sketches of Pocahontas County, West Virginia, (Paperback) - Walmart.com

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Pocahontas County, West Virginia Genealogy - FamilySearch

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Tracing Long-Term Northern Relocations

I've discovered that for some residents, like James P. Howver, the initial lure of the gold rush transformed into a lifelong relocation. My research indicates he spent three decades in the Yukon and Alaska territories, only moving to the West Coast shortly before his death in 1927. This suggests the migration from the county wasn't just a brief episode of 'gold fever' but a catalyst for permanent demographic shifts among certain families.

Refining Biographical Identities

I am currently resolving a lack of clarity regarding the specific identities of the expedition leaders. While I have confirmed a former State's Attorney led a party in 1897, I am synthesizing regional records to confirm whether this was Hezekiah F. Lockhart or another family member. I am also investigating whether other local names mentioned in the same archives, such as Jeremiah Friel, were active prospectors or merely community members who documented the departure.

Investigating Companion Narratives

Thinking through the next steps, I will focus on identifying the two specific companions who accompanied the State's Attorney on his journey. I intend to locate transcripts of their personal letters to capture the environmental and social challenges they faced. By analyzing these first-hand accounts, I hope to determine if they returned with tangible wealth or if their primary impact was the influence of their stories on the community's perception of the northern wilderness.

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Plain Text UTF-8 - Project Gutenberg

Full text of "Nova Scotia's part in the Great War" - Internet Archive

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The Smithfield Review Volume X, 2006 - VTechWorks

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West Virginia Blue Book - 1916

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Naturalizations - First Papers - Orange County California Genealogical Society

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Myers' history of West Virginia - Electric Scotland

Full text of "Historical sketches of Pocahontas County, West Virginia" - Internet Archive

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Pocahontas History Search Able | PDF | Public Domain | Google Books - Scribd

Evaluating Professional Ties to the North

I've realized that the migration included some of the county's most influential figures, including a high-ranking legal official and a professional engineer. I am thinking through how their departure affected local community structures and whether their specialized skills were the primary reason some individuals, like the engineer who stayed for thirty years, were able to persist in the Yukon long after others had returned. This suggests a pattern of 'professional' adventurism rather than just casual prospecting.

Clarifying the 1897 Expedition

I am currently resolving the missing identities of the two companions who rounded out the party led by a prominent former State's Attorney. While general accounts confirm they left together in 1897, their specific names remain a gap in the narrative. I am also distinguishing between active gold seekers and community chroniclers to ensure that individuals often mentioned in local lore are accurately categorized based on their actual travel history.

Analyzing Original Correspondences

My next steps involve a targeted review of historical manuscript transcripts to recover the verbatim text of letters originally published in the local press. I intend to analyze these personal dispatches to determine which specific trails—such as the Chilkoot or the White Pass—the West Virginian contingent navigated. By synthesizing these first-hand accounts, I aim to capture the environmental challenges they faced and the unfiltered stories they sent back to their families.

Researching websites

congress.gov

Congressional Record - Congress.gov

wvdn.com

Echoes of the Past 7-29-22 - West Virginia Daily News

Pocahontas Times - Googleapis.com

ead.lib.virginia.edu

Roy Bird Cook (1886-1961), Collector, Papers, 1679-1984, undated , A&M 1561 - The University of Virginia

The Middletons of Gibson City, Illinois ... A Family History

Uncle James Howver - The Gold Rush and a Lost ... - Susan McNelley

Two | PDF | Nature - Scribd

Full text of "Historical sketches of Pocahontas County, West Virginia"

Uncovering Long-Term Northern Careers

I am synthesizing evidence that some local adventurers, specifically those with engineering backgrounds, parlayed the initial gold rush into lifelong professional careers in the Alaskan and Yukon territories. This suggests that for certain families in the county, the 'fever' was a gateway to permanent Western relocation rather than a temporary excursion, creating a lasting link between the Appalachian mountains and the northern frontier.

Authenticating Local Expeditions

I am currently resolving a discrepancy in the local narrative regarding the exact identity of the legal official who led the prominent 1897 party. While historical records frequently cite a 'Lockhart,' I am working to verify if this was Hezekiah F. Lockhart or another relative, while also searching for the specific names of the two companions who rounded out this influential trio to better understand their collective impact.

Deciphering Personal Dispatches

I am shifting my investigative focus to the original text of personal letters sent from the gold fields to the county's regional press. By distinguishing these specific gold rush reports from other general correspondences of the era, I aim to provide a detailed look at the environmental hardships and economic realities these men faced, which will clarify whether their legacy was defined by wealth or the social prestige of their survival.

Researching websites

gutenberg.org

The Project Gutenberg eBook of Nova Scotia's Part in the Great War

Full text of "Nova Scotia's part in the Great War" - Internet Archive

Potatoes ~ the prince of foods - Pocahontas Times

PMH employees recognized for service - Googleapis.com

From scraps come bee boxes - Googleapis.com

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okielegacy.net

Historical Sketches Pocahontas County, West Virginia - The Okie Legacy

Footsteps Through History - Pocahontas Times

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Footsteps Through History – Pocahontas Times

dhr.virginia.gov

National Register of Historic Places Registration Form - Virginia.gov

pubs.lib.uiowa.edu

Mineral Production in Iowa for the years 1933-1938

Tracing Decades of Northern Life

I have discovered that for some Pocahontas County natives, the Yukon was not merely a brief stop but a lifelong relocation. I've pinpointed that James P. Howver, known locally as 'Uncle Jim,' spent thirty years in regions like Eagle City before eventually passing away in Seattle. This suggests that the technical skills these individuals took with them—such as engineering expertise—allowed them to embed themselves into the fabric of the northern frontier far longer than the average prospector.

Unmasking the Expedition’s Members

I am currently thinking through the specific identities of the companions who joined the county’s State’s Attorney on his 1897 journey. While the departure of such a high-ranking legal official is a matter of record, the two individuals who traveled alongside him remain nameless in many general accounts. Resolving these identities is crucial to understanding whether these expeditions were organized as professional cohorts or as informal groups of neighbors seeking their fortunes together.

Recovering First-Hand Dispatches

My next phase involves a meticulous search through historical obituary records and specialized columns in the regional press that reprint news from a century ago. I intend to locate the specific text of letters sent back from the gold fields to capture the unfiltered experiences of these men. By synthesizing these personal narratives, I aim to determine the actual outcomes of their journeys—specifically whether they returned to West Virginia with newfound wealth or if their legacy was primarily defined by their survival of the northern wilderness.

Researching websites

History of Linn County | PDF | Iowa | Union (American Civil War) - Scribd

pagenweb.org

Fayette County Genealogy Project - Obituaries

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Second report of the United States Board on geographic names. 1890-1899 - Wikimedia Commons

Full text of "Historical sketches of Pocahontas County, West Virginia" - Internet Archive

Full text of "Local History Files" - Internet Archive

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Pocahontas History Search Able | PDF | Public Domain | Google Books - Scribd

okielegacy.net

Historical Sketches Pocahontas County, West Virginia - The Okie Legacy

wagenweb.org

BIOGRAPHICAL - WAGenWeb

homestratosphere.com

20 Former American Boom Towns that Find Ways to Stay Relevant Through the Fabric of Community - Home Stratosphere