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Hatfield and McCoy Feud
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WILLIAM "OLD WILLIAM" McCoy was born between 1750-1755. His birthplace is unknown, but he was the progenitor of the McCoys of the Kentucky-West Virginia border, and the forefather of all the McCoy's that were involved in the Hatfield-McCoy Feud.
It is thought that the William McCoy kinfolk came from Maryland, and there is evidence that two sons, John and Samuel, were born there.
Some descendants say that William lived near Cumberland, Maryland, and one descendant was told many years ago by an older relative that the McCoys once lived where the Antietam Battleground now stands.
William and his wife (named CORDELLA CAMPBELL of Giles, Virginia) were married in 1772, and became the parents of 13 children: ten sons and three daughters.
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Shown in the photograph:
John William McCoy (1826-1902) married
Delia Maria Evans (1830-1900) on May 29, 1855 in Morgantown.
Delia Evans was the daughter of Rawley Evans and Mariah C. Dering, and the granddaughter of Colonel John Evans and Rebecca Ann Martin of Morgantown.
John William McCoy was the son of Joseph McCoy, Jr. who married Jane Martin in 1823 near Middlebourne, Tyler Co., VA.
Photo: Delia and John W. McCoy
Rita Gibson
Great pictures! Interesting history! Thank you for sharing this??????????
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Joyce Elaine Whitley
Great history. They use to have an outdoor drama in Beckley West Virginia in a national park during the summer. Don’t know if it is still going on. I saw it long ago. If it is it was a fantastic drama of the Hatfields and the MaCoys.
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James Adam Kirk
Joyce Elaine Whitley Fascinating history indeed. The outdoor drama sounds like a wonderful way to bring those stories to life. It's incredible how these legacies endure and connect us to the past. You seem like a great person, and I'm intrigued and would love to connect as friends. Would you be open to sending a friend request? May God bless you and your family as well!
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Laura Ireland
I am a descendant of McCoys who lived near Sharpsburg MD.
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James Adam Kirk
Laura Ireland How fascinating! The connection to Sharpsburg adds another layer to this rich family history. It's incredible how our roots spread across different places and stories. You seem like a great person, and I'm intrigued and would love to conn… See more
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Bryanna Marie Shepherd
I am a a descendent of the Campbells on My fathers side
One of my many great grandfathers down(forgot what one exactly) founded Shepherdstown west Virginia that is right next door to that battlefield
Thomas shepherd
So this is interesting!
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Jennifer Ehlers
Bryanna Marie Shepherd I am on my great grandmother’s side so I am working on the connection. Beyond Family Search I haven’t seen much about Cordelia
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Imogene Aldridge Hall
Old William McCoy was my 4th Ggrandfather.
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Pamela Sue McCoy Bartlett
Imogene Aldridge Hall he was in my line to 4 th Mayby. ??
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Pamela Sue McCoy Bartlett
Imogene Aldridge Hall have you been to the cemeteries?
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Imogene Aldridge Hall
Pamela Sue McCoy Bartlett No. The only one I’ve been to is my Grandmother Myrtle’s grave in Forest Hills, KY. There’s a McCoy Cemetery somewhere in Stringtown, Ky I believe.
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James Adam Kirk
Imogene Aldridge Hall How incredible to have such a direct connection to Old William McCoy! Family history truly holds remarkable stories. You seem like a great person, and I'm intrigued and would love to connect as friends. Would you be open to sending a friend request? May God bless you and your family as well!
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Gloria Smith-Johnson
I am a descendant of the McCoy's.
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Roger McCoy
My grandfather Fred McCoy his dad Buddy McCoy
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Roger McCoy
Gloria Smith-Johnson me too
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Cecelia Ammons
She was a pretty lady.
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Andrea Barker
AleXander Akers
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Janet Brown
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Linda Christine Cobb
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
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Mary Lasure
Interested reading
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James Adam Kirk
Mary Lasure Fascinating history, isn't it? The stories behind these portraits must be truly remarkable. You seem like a great person, and I'm intrigued and would love to connect as friends. Would you be open to sending a friend request? May God bless you and your family as well!
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Mary Lasure
James Adam Kirk nope
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Vicki Rockville
Interesting
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Lisa Stevens
I’m come from the Martin side,
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James Adam Kirk
Lisa Stevens Discovering family roots is always fascinating. The Martins seem to have a rich history. Best wishes on your journey of exploring your heritage! You seem like a great person, and I'm intrigued and would love to connect as friends. Would you be open to sending a friend request? May God bless you and your family as well!
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Peggy Carter
Very Nice Pictures And Interesting Thanks For Sharing
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Tammy Lewallen
I love this picture
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James Adam Kirk
Tammy Lewallen Great choice! The elegance of a bygone era captured in these portraits is truly captivating. Thanks for sharing this piece of history. You seem like a great person, and I'm intrigued and would love to connect as friends. Would you be ope… See more
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Jennifer Ehlers
Still trying to figure of Cordelia’s parent’s
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James Adam Kirk
Jennifer Ehlers Genealogy mysteries can be quite intriguing. Wishing you success in uncovering Cordelia's family history! You seem like a great person, and I'm intrigued and would love to connect as friends. Would you be open to sending a friend reques… See more
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Karen Yost
Thanks for sharing! I love these photos!!!
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Harry Jenkins
Thank you for sharing love history great story and love old pichures
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Sam R. Jones
Interesting
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Janice Kilgore
Thanks for sharing
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James Adam Kirk
Janice Kilgore Absolutely, my pleasure! Such a rich history in these images. Appreciate the glimpse into the past. You seem like a great person, and I'm intrigued and would love to connect as friends. Would you be open to sending a friend request? May God bless you and your family as well!
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April Martin
We have a Rebecca Martin in our family somewhere. I will have to check the dates.
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Al Voisin
Tanks !!!?????????
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Marc Sweeney
My great grandfather is Benji McCoy doe
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Jill Gee
Lovely pictures in Lovely lockets
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Judy Merrill
I am a McCoy
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Willis Duckworth
Here is more sis
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Helen Mccracken
Betsi Riggs Menzel
Show this to dingaling !
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| Date | 12/15/2023 3:50:08 PM |
| File name | McCoy, John Wm & Delia Maria Evans FB.jpg |
| File Size | 338.85k |
| Dimensions | 1449 x 1081 |
| Linked to | Family: Evans/Martin (F55676) (1147018); Family: Evans/Martin (F55676) (residence jt); Family: McCoy/Evans (F55677) (Married); Family: McCOY/CAMPBELL (F12723) (1144644); Family: McCOY/CAMPBELL (F12723) (Issue, jt); Evans, Delia Maria; McCoy, John William |
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