Stories, quotes and anecdotes from Appalachia. 1880s-1950s era.

Category: Feuds

They drew straws for to see who should shave who first

When Uncle Jed was well shaved, Grandpappy Greenberry sat down in the chair. Uncle Jed took the razor & went over him! That settled the feuds.

The Kentucky Historical Society will unveil a new historical marker today at a cemetery with ties to the Hatfield-McCoy feud.

Allen Brumfield is attacked by his enemies. Following the skirmish, relations grow even bloodier between the Brumfields and the McCoys.

Jenny Cooper didn’t believe folks who said her grandfather & his kinsman killed each other in a feud. Now he’s honored as a fallen officer.

Tom Dotson, descendant of both Hatfields & McCoys, takes issue with historical accuracy of Dean King’s research in King’s book ‘The Feud.’

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