Leo, you breathed life into the name of Thomas Copley.That changes something , his name lives again.

Wish the old cemeteries could be marked so they will never be lost again. Thanks,Leo.

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4 ай бұрын

They are now. We leave a pretty wide bread crumb trail when we do these. :-)

Leo you are a true treasure ! Old school, respectful....you have the values I was taught growing up in Kentucky. I'm reminded of what God said when it comes to these old cemeteries....."from dust ye came and to dust ye shall return "....

Leo you go to the most interesting places. I love the history that we learn because of what you do. Thank you for showing us the cemetery . I love your videos and Heather's. 🙏❤️🙏

So respectful of you to avoid walking on the Graves. I was taught to do the same thing. Although some didn't have markers they were still remembered. Thank you

The graves you discovered have been brought back to us. We may not know their names, but they know they are not alone and forgotten. Especially the Confederate that you found and they will want you to visit again and again and again. This was a terrific episode.

The Thomas Copley marker was an excellent historical find. When you wiped it off, that was probably the first time it had been seen by a human in decades. When you go to these old cemeteries, especially ones with field stones and worn markers, take a small flashlight with you. Sometimes it can help read worn inscriptions. The overgrowth of the last two reminded me of the two cemeteries on the mountain across the tracks from Mountain View Memory Gardens at Maher, WV. My grandfather and I used to keep one of them semi-clean in the 1980s. Both are named Hensley Cemetery. Last summer I went over there to try to see the condition and it was so overgrown I could barely make out the trail up the hill. One of these days when I go back there during winter, I'll check it out again.

There is nothing I love more than getting out in the woods especially before the overgrowth and critters come out. That undocumented cemetery is so cool. Sad it isnt maintained but still cool as it is. Can't get any more peaceful than that.

It does matter. Somehow. It gives a name of an actual person who was here before us. Those that walked this land. Pioneers, settlers before ours.😊❤

It’s astonishing that Wilda Harmon at the beginning of the video lived to be 95 years old. She had a long and hopefully happy life. I enjoy your videos Leo so keep them coming.

Wow great find! Now you can report the Civial War cementary to the county.

What beautiful scenery Heather and I love the music! Borth you and Leo are true American treasures. Regardless of where this cemetery is located, I would consider it historic. I suppose you are getting use to climbing steps and mountains to reach cemeteries if you are not out of breath. You know God said it and we hear it sometimes at cemeteries during a burial - From dust to dust and ashes to ashes. Thank you.

I don't know the word but finding an early 1800 headstone is pretty amazing. I know if it was my relative I'd feel like I won the lottery. So that is an amazingly awesome find and really cool! I really enjoy watching you guys documenting all the graves,whether famous or ordinary people. Thanks so much for all you do

Wow‼️Again, you and Heather create lost history and make it come alive🌟I love KZread, it’s better than TV! Bless you two for all you’ve accomplished for mankind🙏🙏✝️

What a great channel! I’ve been making videos about my Ozark Hillbilly history and culture and just found these. I used to clean our family cemeteries in the Ozarks and it’s wonderful to see the same respectful traditions such as never walking on the graves observed.

Another adventure into history, thanks for taking me along.

@thehillbillyfiles

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I LOVE this stuff, old cemeteries are FASCINATING (we call it rock hoppin) Iowa here, waves hello LOL

Leo, thanks for finding Thomas Copley and clearing his stone. The other commenter is right, when you read a bygone name they are remembered.

Thanks for taking us along. My husband I liked exploring old cemeteries but because of health issues we can't get out and explore anymore.

I can vision ol devil anse out there turkey hunting.... Stay safe my friend and thank you for sharing 🙏

The other old cemetery is also a great find. Hopefully now you found this cemetery & documented it the souls who rest here will never dug up built upon or otherwise be disturbed. I can't imagine having to bring those caskets up those hills or mountains. I would think they would have used mules or drafts horses. Thanks for another excellent video & a look into history. ❤

And once again your all my heros. My great grandmother had an original set of pearl handled guns that was claimed to be from Jesse James. I could never prove the connection. Watching this video, it dawned on me Frank James did live in this area. He had fought the same battles as my GG grandfather. They might have even been neighbors. Thank you. When I first saw your channel, I knew nothing about my families past. All I knew, my parents had moved halfway across America to break a cycle. Now I have a folder full of information. I've honestly seen 14 graves related or connected to me.

It's sad that those Confederate soldiers are in unmarked graves. I wish there was a way to identify them. The Veterans Administration would provide a monument for them if they could be identified.

I got it for y'all Inscription Thomas Copley Born June 9, 1802 Died Apr. 1, 1876 McCoy Cemetery Crum, Wayne County, West Virginia The grave is located along the fence approximately 260 ft. to the left of the McCoy Cemetery

Thank you for sharing your videos, I grew up in a holler with no electricity or all the necessities of life, your videos help me go back to the time when life was so much more pleasant. Would love to go back to living off the grid but life happens. Watching your videos brings my blood pressure down,lol, so keep up the good work! Loving it.❤

Oh the excitement of you finding these graves. Especially Copley’s. Had to pause and share my excitement. Eeeeeek

Leo that is a beautiful grave yardthe head stone with the coal mine is beautiful and the back of it with the farm scene was just gorgeous lot of work went into that one and it probably cost alot to make that headstone you and heather are both amazing you got to climb those hills and go through those thorns great video thank you both could listen to Leo talk all day also love his laugh 😊

@thehillbillyfiles

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Leo I firmly believe the videos that you and your wife and cousin have made along with Danny are going to be a repository of knowledge that the next generation after we are put in the ground will be turned into for information on past relatives and past events. I have an idea that maybe Heather said she is very good with the computer get herself a CAD program and do a layout drawing of some of these remote forgotten cemeteries listing all of the graves and maybe a location. I am quite sure she could apply for a grant from the West Virginia historical society and be able to get the technical and the financial assistance to put together something like this.

Ty Leo for the hard work.who knows if it wasn't for you.if those graves would ever be shown and the people remembered.❤

Wow , i never thought of spreading your ashes on your parents graves. That's neat. Plus i didn't realize t he ashes would be visible after a year. That's interesting. So much history in one cemetery. Thanks for sharing Leo and Heather!!

That may be the first time his name was spoken in almost 200 years 🇺🇸

Bless you Heather and Leo. Thank you

Another goodin Leo!......surely not another Mountain or a Hill to climb?? LOL!

Barbed wire has it's purpose but I hate the stuff. As a young kid I've lost count of the times I got my hair caught trying to get through the stuff - ouch amazing find on the first old cemetery it probably won't be long before the earth reclaimes all the graves. Great find Leo

Another great video

I have the old TV paranormal series Haven playing in the background and as you show Lucy's headstone, she is begging for the name of her possible mother, "Lucy" he shouts.

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4 ай бұрын

lol

Ty for the stuff u and ur wife does on video and behind the scenes on making and editing the videos

That’s all my family clearance and Shirley are my granny and papow Dennis is my uncle that’s all my family I’m a McCoy

Great finds ❤

Hey guys, awesome video! On one of the first headstones, there were two little metal things in the upper corners of the headstones. I think those may have pictures them. Should have a flap that lifts up! (from what I can see, that’s what I think it is, anyway!)❤️❤️ Have a blessed week!

The Fitzpatrick's were in Alabama too as plantation owners.

Thank You Leo and Heather!!!!

William F Fitzpatrick is my 3x g-grandfather and Rosco my 2x great uncle. William had another wife, Julina Preston my 3x g-grandmother and they had 4 children too. I see a lot of ppl’s graves you go to I’m pretty certain I’m related to!😊

Thank you for sharing and trying to find these kind soul's...they are not forgotten 🤗

Next time you go to those graveyards like that and you can't see it take you a stiff paint brush with coarse Brussels don't do it very hard and take your water bottle and spray on the stone and the door will reveal some letters

Great video lots of history we have a story up here in maribel caves wisconsin where it is said that Jessy James hide out in one of the caves I dont think that is true but I heard about that.

Love this and his accent.

Thanks again for this historic outing☕️👍🏼

Pretty sweet day

Thank You for these ❤ I truly enjoy them 🙌🏼❤️

Love it Brother

Thanks so much Leo!

You posted this video on Clarence McCoy s birthday

The baby grave , the one with the two names is two different babies . the dates are not incorrect , may died as an infant probably on the same day she was born , more than likely a still birth for both girls. May was born and died august 21st 1938 while rose was born and died on April 10th of 1937. Because the headstone says Daughters, meaning more than one. probably shared a grave due to how close together they passed away or due to the cost of another headstone.

Hello Leo and Heather

Maybe some of my ancestors buried there,most of them were from down around Beckley

Appreciate.

Just love your laugh

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mafe me cry

Your funny lol

Maybe I am confused. But, has part of a video of this cemetery been posted before. Reason being. I remember seeing the tombstone of the lady with the curls I. Her hair and Leo making that sweet comment about her. I know it’s the same lady.

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4 ай бұрын

Yes, the story was, but not the graveyards. Nice catch, by the way. :-)

Leo,is Crum also the place where the Whittaker’s live? The famous people who get interviewed. That poor man with the push lawn mower better have his grave marked well!

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4 ай бұрын

No, that's Odd WV, The strange thigs is, I can totally understand Ray on the show. I don't know why everyone else can't understand him... a hillbilly thing I guess. LOL

Feels like deja Vu?

I'm a William Reed.. wonder if any relation to William Henry Reed

Hey Leo, when my great aunt passed away in Perry, N.Y. The daughter she lost to still born was dug up and placed in the casket with my great aunt. Do they do that stuff in this area today?

@thehillbillyfiles

4 ай бұрын

No. It's all regulated.

Hey Leo, do you think that the McCoys who were killed in the Buffalo Creek disaster were related to these McCoys?

@thehillbillyfiles

4 ай бұрын

Very possible. We plan to do that story one of these days.

You do get exercise you need a milage thing to see how much you do. Those civil war graves to bad there is no content for them being buried separately they must all be union soldiers or the war of 1812

People years ago had more respect.