Wayne County, WV Genealogical & Historical Society

07/22/2026

"Robin" has been gifted a very nice umbrella! It was given to her Saturday June 11 at the Revolutionary Soldier Event. If you left it for her by mistake she will gladly return it.

07/09/2026

July 11, 2026 Noon....come join us for a celebration of our Revolutionary War Soldiers. Members and guest will be presenting information related to their soldier. Snacks will be served. Napier Book sets will be offered for $40.00, Quarterlies older then five years as well as the ones about Revolutionary Soldiers $1.00, a table of free items containing older census and cemetery books (most are copies), 2006 Picture Calendar $1.00, we also have Ross and Walker book along with many more. Come see us! WCGHS 484 Main Street Ceredo (the old Ceredo Elementary aka The Senior Center)

07/09/2026

Meeting tonight at 5:00 pm

06/13/2026

Book Offerings
Cooney Rickets Child of the Regiment by Jack Dickinson $8.00
West Virginia Estate Settlements by Ross B Johnson $20.00
Kentucky Pioneers & Their Descendants by Illa Earle Fowler $25.00
Back Then In Kentucky by Billie Edyth Ward $25.00
Fry Family by Lucian Fry, Sadie Bunn, Andrew Fry $45.00
Walker Family History by June Faye Booth Ashworth $45.00
Life Among the Hills & Mountains by William R Thomas $35.00
Kirk Family in the Big Sandy Basin by Gene Hampton Shupe $45.00
Everyone's a Whittington by Sarah Atkins & Vivian Atkins $45.00
Ross by Ronnie Adkins $45.00
Charles Booth & Descendants by Evelyn Booth Massie $35.00
An Overview of History of Wayne Co WV by Stephen Lewis $10.00
Descendants of John Newman by John Mahey $20.00
Bloss, Pyles, Ross, Sellards by H L Sellards $45.00
Burgess, Mullins, Browning, Brown & Allied Families by James urgess $55.00

Send donation by check or money order to WCGHS PO Box 339 Ceredo WV 25507

06/13/2026

Time is running out! A fun way to learn more about Wayne County History.

Wayne County American Revolution Trail

In honor of the 250th celebration of our Independence, the Wayne County Genealogical & Historical Society is hosting a contest to encourage our members to visit sites in our county related to the Revolution. Although there was no settlement in the county during the war, numerous veterans settled here in the following decades. Over the years, WCGHS has, with donations from our members, sponsored historical markers for several of these men. Additionally, there are other markers and memorials in the county recognizing the contributions of our local ancestors to Independence.
The contest is simple: Visit all of the ten sites listed below and have your picture taken with the markers. This can be a selfie, or you can have someone else take it. Submit all ten photos to the society, and you will receive a free one-year membership subscription which includes our quarterly magazines.

You can email them to us at: [email protected]
You can also mail them to: PO Box 339 Ceredo, WV 25507

To win, you must send clear photographs that show you with the markers. Each submission is only valid for one membership subscription. The contest ends July 4, 2026. All submissions must be received by that date.
Please provide your name and address where you would like quarterlies mailed.

The sites you need to visit are listed below:

Wayne County – Named for Revolutionary War General Anthony Wayne:
GPS: 38.40636495475792, -82.50066993931976
Location Description: 2898 Adams Ave Huntington, West Virginia
Historical Marker Inscription:
Formed in 1842 from Cabell. Named for General Anthony Wayne, whose victory over the Native Americans in 1794 at Fallen Timbers broke the Western Confederacy and removed the threat of further attacks into western Virginia.

Dr. Cary Henry Hampton Marker:
GPS: 38.35212415374621, -82.56208128114008
Location Description: Located at the entrance to Docks Creek Cemetery Road near
29 Docks Creek Rd, Kenova, WV 25530
Historical Marker Inscription:
Remains of Dr. Cary Henry Hampton (1754-1840), his son, Dr. Anthony G. Hampton, and daughter-in-law Susannah, are buried in Maple Hill Cemetery. The elder Hampton was born in Buckland, VA, the son of a French and Indian War veteran. In the American Revolution, Cary was a surgeon's mate. Later, he and his wife, Elizabeth, settled in Cabell County and had ten children.

Samuel Hatton Marker:
GPS: 38.237647813411286, -82.5963500000093
Location Description: Located just north of Burke Hollow Rd. on US 52 at Prichard, WV
Historical Marker Inscription:
Samuel Hatton (1759–1839) is buried nearby. From March 1, 1777, to September 6, 1780, he served in 1st Virginia State Regiment and was at Yorktown with Gen. Washington. Received grant of 100 acres at Round Bottom (Prichard). Came here ca. 1810. Progenitor of Wayne County Hatton–Hatten families.

Samuel Ferguson Marker:
GPS: 38.2303802213528, -82.43973793902714
Location Description: Located in front of Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home
10030 WV-152, Wayne, WV 25570
Historical Marker Inscription:
Samuel Ferguson (1744-1825) and wife Mary Jameson (1746-1827) are buried nearby. Served in Montgomery County, Virginia, militia at battles of Alamance and King’s Mountain. An early sttler on Bluestone Creek, he gave land for Tazewell courthouse in 1772. In 1804 moved here to Kanawha County, later Cabell, now Wayne. Progenitor of the area’s extended Ferguson family.

Hezekiah Adkins Marker:
GPS: 38.307000573239975, -82.30806002360418
Location Description: Located at the mouth of Grassy Lick on Beech Fork Rd.
Historical Marker Inscription:
Hezekiah Adkins (1759–1842) and his wife Mary Levon (1768–1855) buried nearby. He served under Captain John Lucas as a private in Montgomery County militia. Claimed service on New River against Native Americans and in guarding wagons of lead from Virginia mines. Settled near Bowens Creek circa 1810.

Revolutionary War Veterans of Wayne County Plaque:
GPS: 38.22105537276237, -82.44256597647247
Location Description: Located in the Wayne County Courthouse
700 Hendricks St, Wayne, WV 25570
This plaque in the Wayne County Courthouse lists the names of Revolutionary War veterans buried in the county.

Micajah Frasher Marker:
GPS: 38.12026514603983, -82.58277854960961
Location Description: Located on US 52 at the Fort Gay Veterans Memorial Park
Historical Marker Inscription:
Micajah Frasher/Frazier (1753–1843) and wife Susan Hamilton are buried nearby. Enlisted in 1780; served 18 months in Va. Line under Pope. Was at Hood’s Fort, Williamsburg and under Washington against Cornwallis at Yorktown. Progenitor of the area’s Frasher/Frazier/Frazer/Frasure family.

James Maynard Marker:
GPS: 37.99643160233125, -82.39800307934186
Location Description: Located near 801 Cabwaylingo Park Rd, Dunlow, WV 25511
Historical Marker Inscription:
James Maynard (1750–1852) and his wife, Chaney Smith, are buried nearby along with son, Jesse, and his wife, Sarah. A resident of Wilkes County, NC, James served during the American Revolution as a private under Capt. Jesse Franklin and Col. Benjamin Cleveland. He lived in Kentucky before moving to present-day Wayne County (1842). Progenitor of area Maynard family.

Adam Crum:
GPS: 37.909000751401464, -82.44964540362243
Location Description: Located at the entrance to Bull Mountain Road just north of Crum PK-8 School
Historical Marker Inscription:
Nearby are the remains of Private Adam Crum (1756–1851) and wife Barbara Horn. Initially drafted for six months of service in 1776, he volunteered to serve the Colonial cause three more times between 1778 and 1781, serving finally as an Indian Scout in Virginia. He was the progenitor of the Crum family in the surrounding area; the town of Crum is named for the family.

Josiah Marcum Marker:
GPS: 37.89791664051098, -82.41558988981548
Location Description: Located opposite 1255 Co Hwy 52/31, Kermit, WV 25674
Historical Marker Inscription:
Nearby is the grave of Josiah Marcum (1759–1846). Enlisting from Bedford County, he served in Col. Campbell’s Vir. Militia Reg., 1780–81, as a wagon guard at Gen. Gates’s retreat, and as a drummer at the Battle of Guilford Crt. House, NC. Early settler in Tug River Valley, a gunsmith and blacksmith, he later lived in KY and OH and was the progenitor of the area Marcum family.

For additional information on our county’s Revolutionary War veterans, check out this link to our website: https://wcghswv.org/revolutionary_war_soldiers.php

06/13/2026

Time is running out! A fun adventure to learn more about Wayne County WV.

Wayne County American Revolution Trail

In honor of the 250th celebration of our Independence, the Wayne County Genealogical & Historical Society is hosting a contest to encourage our members to visit sites in our county related to the Revolution. Although there was no settlement in the county during the war, numerous veterans settled here in the following decades. Over the years, WCGHS has, with donations from our members, sponsored historical markers for several of these men. Additionally, there are other markers and memorials in the county recognizing the contributions of our local ancestors to Independence.
The contest is simple: Visit all of the ten sites listed below and have your picture taken with the markers. This can be a selfie, or you can have someone else take it. Submit all ten photos to the society, and you will receive a free one-year membership subscription which includes our quarterly magazines.

You can email them to us at: [email protected]
You can also mail them to: PO Box 339 Ceredo, WV 25507

To win, you must send clear photographs that show you with the markers. Each submission is only valid for one membership subscription. The contest ends July 4, 2026. All submissions must be received by that date.
Please provide your name and address where you would like quarterlies mailed.

The sites you need to visit are listed below:

Wayne County – Named for Revolutionary War General Anthony Wayne:
GPS: 38.40636495475792, -82.50066993931976
Location Description: 2898 Adams Ave Huntington, West Virginia
Historical Marker Inscription:
Formed in 1842 from Cabell. Named for General Anthony Wayne, whose victory over the Native Americans in 1794 at Fallen Timbers broke the Western Confederacy and removed the threat of further attacks into western Virginia.

Dr. Cary Henry Hampton Marker:
GPS: 38.35212415374621, -82.56208128114008
Location Description: Located at the entrance to Docks Creek Cemetery Road near
29 Docks Creek Rd, Kenova, WV 25530
Historical Marker Inscription:
Remains of Dr. Cary Henry Hampton (1754-1840), his son, Dr. Anthony G. Hampton, and daughter-in-law Susannah, are buried in Maple Hill Cemetery. The elder Hampton was born in Buckland, VA, the son of a French and Indian War veteran. In the American Revolution, Cary was a surgeon's mate. Later, he and his wife, Elizabeth, settled in Cabell County and had ten children.

Samuel Hatton Marker:
GPS: 38.237647813411286, -82.5963500000093
Location Description: Located just north of Burke Hollow Rd. on US 52 at Prichard, WV
Historical Marker Inscription:
Samuel Hatton (1759–1839) is buried nearby. From March 1, 1777, to September 6, 1780, he served in 1st Virginia State Regiment and was at Yorktown with Gen. Washington. Received grant of 100 acres at Round Bottom (Prichard). Came here ca. 1810. Progenitor of Wayne County Hatton–Hatten families.

Samuel Ferguson Marker:
GPS: 38.2303802213528, -82.43973793902714
Location Description: Located in front of Johnson-Tiller Funeral Home
10030 WV-152, Wayne, WV 25570
Historical Marker Inscription:
Samuel Ferguson (1744-1825) and wife Mary Jameson (1746-1827) are buried nearby. Served in Montgomery County, Virginia, militia at battles of Alamance and King’s Mountain. An early sttler on Bluestone Creek, he gave land for Tazewell courthouse in 1772. In 1804 moved here to Kanawha County, later Cabell, now Wayne. Progenitor of the area’s extended Ferguson family.

Hezekiah Adkins Marker:
GPS: 38.307000573239975, -82.30806002360418
Location Description: Located at the mouth of Grassy Lick on Beech Fork Rd.
Historical Marker Inscription:
Hezekiah Adkins (1759–1842) and his wife Mary Levon (1768–1855) buried nearby. He served under Captain John Lucas as a private in Montgomery County militia. Claimed service on New River against Native Americans and in guarding wagons of lead from Virginia mines. Settled near Bowens Creek circa 1810.

Revolutionary War Veterans of Wayne County Plaque:
GPS: 38.22105537276237, -82.44256597647247
Location Description: Located in the Wayne County Courthouse
700 Hendricks St, Wayne, WV 25570
This plaque in the Wayne County Courthouse lists the names of Revolutionary War veterans buried in the county.

Micajah Frasher Marker:
GPS: 38.12026514603983, -82.58277854960961
Location Description: Located on US 52 at the Fort Gay Veterans Memorial Park
Historical Marker Inscription:
Micajah Frasher/Frazier (1753–1843) and wife Susan Hamilton are buried nearby. Enlisted in 1780; served 18 months in Va. Line under Pope. Was at Hood’s Fort, Williamsburg and under Washington against Cornwallis at Yorktown. Progenitor of the area’s Frasher/Frazier/Frazer/Frasure family.

James Maynard Marker:
GPS: 37.99643160233125, -82.39800307934186
Location Description: Located near 801 Cabwaylingo Park Rd, Dunlow, WV 25511
Historical Marker Inscription:
James Maynard (1750–1852) and his wife, Chaney Smith, are buried nearby along with son, Jesse, and his wife, Sarah. A resident of Wilkes County, NC, James served during the American Revolution as a private under Capt. Jesse Franklin and Col. Benjamin Cleveland. He lived in Kentucky before moving to present-day Wayne County (1842). Progenitor of area Maynard family.

Adam Crum:
GPS: 37.909000751401464, -82.44964540362243
Location Description: Located at the entrance to Bull Mountain Road just north of Crum PK-8 School
Historical Marker Inscription:
Nearby are the remains of Private Adam Crum (1756–1851) and wife Barbara Horn. Initially drafted for six months of service in 1776, he volunteered to serve the Colonial cause three more times between 1778 and 1781, serving finally as an Indian Scout in Virginia. He was the progenitor of the Crum family in the surrounding area; the town of Crum is named for the family.

Josiah Marcum Marker:
GPS: 37.89791664051098, -82.41558988981548
Location Description: Located opposite 1255 Co Hwy 52/31, Kermit, WV 25674
Historical Marker Inscription:
Nearby is the grave of Josiah Marcum (1759–1846). Enlisting from Bedford County, he served in Col. Campbell’s Vir. Militia Reg., 1780–81, as a wagon guard at Gen. Gates’s retreat, and as a drummer at the Battle of Guilford Crt. House, NC. Early settler in Tug River Valley, a gunsmith and blacksmith, he later lived in KY and OH and was the progenitor of the area Marcum family.

For additional information on our county’s Revolutionary War veterans, check out this link to our website: https://wcghswv.org/revolutionary_war_soldiers.php

06/13/2026

WCGHS BOOKS AVAILABLE
Cemetery Books Volume 1,2,3 & 4 $25 each
1850 Cabell Co Census Not Annotated $10.00 each
1850 Wayne Co Census Annotated $25.00
1860 Wayne Co Census Annotated $25.00
1870 Wayne Co Census Annotated $25.00
1920 Wayne Co Census Annotated $25.00
1920 Wayne Co Census Annotated Revised $25.00
Hardesty History Wayne Co WV Reprint $25.00
Hardesty History Lincoln Co WV Reprint $25.00
Ancestor Charts of WCGHS Members $5.00
Wayne Co WV Births $45.00
Thomas Franklin Napier 2 Vol set $50.00

Send a Check or Money Order to WCGHS PO Box 339 Ceredo WV 25507

06/13/2026

Hope to see you on July 11! We will be offering the Thomas Franklin Napier Books $40.00 per set. All Quarterlies older then 5 years 2/$1.00. 2006 Pictorial Calendars $1.00, Walker Family History by June Ashworth $45.00, Ross Family by Ronnie Adkins $45.00 and a table full of material free for the taking!

Join us for this special event! Bring information on your own Revolutionary ancestors to share! Attendees are encouraged to bring documentation on their own Patriots and will be given a chance to speak on their service.

06/12/2026

If you weren't able to join us at last month's West Virginia Historic Preservation Conference, we have good to news to share. 🌟We'll be offering 8 seminars as free webinars this summer! 🌟

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 8th at 12:00 pm, to attend "From Neglect to Network: Why Community Engagement is Key to Cemetery Preservation & Support"

Cemetery conservator, Joni Morris, will present this session to address the question that has routinely come up during years of working in the field, "how do I save my cemetery?" There is not an easy answer or a "quick" fix. This session will explain why community engagement is the big key to saving your local cemeteries, whether they are active, orphaned, forgotten or abandoned. You will be provided with ideas for engaging all facets of your community from children to elders. Why should they get involved? What connections do they have or can they make? This webinar will help you answer these questions as well as identify which cemetery is important and why they should help preserve it.

Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CmkzHSjgTsKrgeXhivQecQ #/registration

05/15/2026

Join us for this special event! Bring information on your own Revolutionary ancestors to share! Attendees are encouraged to bring documentation on their own Patriots and will be given a chance to speak on their service.