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Hatfield–McCoy feud
Feud involving two families of the West Virginia–Kentucky area
"Hatfields & McCoys" redirects here. For the TV miniseries, see Hatfields & McCoys (miniseries).
The Hatfield–McCoy Feud involved two American families of the West Virginia–Kentucky area along the Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River from 1863 to 1891. The Hatfields of West Virginia were led bygd William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield, while the McCoys of Kentucky were beneath the leadership of Randolph "Ole Ran'l" McCoy. Those involved in the feud were descended from namn Hatfield and William McCoy (born c. 1750). The feud gained national attention through tabloid coverage, and has entered the American folklore lexicon as a metonym for any bitterly feuding rival parties.
The McCoy family lived primarily on the Kentucky side of the Tug Fork; the Hatfields lived mostly on the West Virginia side.[1][2] The majority of the Hatfields, although living in Mingo County (th
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Devil Anse Hatfield
(1839-1921)
Who Was Devil Anse Hatfield?
Devil Anse Hatfield grew up in what is now Logan County, West Virginia. He took a leading role in his family's feud with the McCoys. In 1882, Hatfield's brother was murdered and he had the three McCoys responsible killed. He was indicted for his role in these crimes, but never was tried. Hatfield may have also been involved in 1888 attack on Randall McCoy and his family.
Early Life
William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield, one of the main figures in the infamous Hatfield-McCoy feud of the late 1800s, was born and raised in Logan County, West Virginia, in the Tug River Valley. His family had been some of the early settlers in this region, and the river served as the boundary between Kentucky and West Virginia. Most of the Hatfields lived on the West Virginia side.
One of 18 children born to Ephraim and Nancy Hatfield, Devil Anse Hatfield was known to be an excellent marksman and rider. It was said that he
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Description
Devil Anse Hatfield family, April 1897, b&w. Typed caption with photo reads: The Hatfield Clan of West Virginia left to right: Front row: Tennis Hatfield, Louvisa Hatfield, Willis Hatfield and "Watch" the bear dog Second row: Mrs. Mary howes with baby in arms, Louvisa Howes, Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield, Mrs. (Louvisa) Anderson Hatfield, Mrs. William Anderson "Cap" Hatfield baby in her arms is bob Hatfield her son; small girl, Louise Hatfield, William Anderson "Cap" Hatfield, Coleman Hatfield (boy with pistol) Third row: Rose Lee Hatfield, Troy Hatfield, Betty Hatfield, Elias Hatfield, Tom Chafin (relative of family), Joe Hatfield, "Ock" Dameron, hired hand; Sheppie Hatfield girl at corner of house, Louvisa Hatfield; man standing apart from group at right is Bill Barden store manager at Devon, Mingo County. (Photo made 11 miles up Beech Fork from Devon, WV).
Subject
Subject Terms: Hatfields and McCoys Hatfield family Hatfield and McCoy Feud Devon, WV Families
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