Those 2 babies, makes ya sick to think they were encluded in this horrible massacre....God was with them that night, may the 2 rest in peaceful slumber ❤

I never tire of hearing about the life and times of the Hatfields and McCoys You two have a way of bringing it all to life Thank you Leo and Heather

What a story. A sad story. I can’t imagine hating another family that much that you do these things to each other. Especially innocent children stuck in the middle of this breaks my heart. Leo and Heather you do a super job with your channel. I love history So I enjoy your channel even though some of our history is heart breaking. And we can’t change history. Thanks to both of you for your hard work.

@thehillbillyfiles

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Donna

@meloniemurillo2885

11 ай бұрын

I totally agree. Couldn't said it better myself. Those poor children must have been so traumatized. So heart wrenching. Nothing good ever comes from revenge.

Leo and Heather, as always you get an A+ but this was one of the best so far. My husband asked to tell you that you did such a good job he could actually feel the emotions of the children. He felt sadness and anger and fear. Your two rock. Great couple who bring the real truth. God bless

@thehillbillyfiles

11 ай бұрын

Wow thank you so much!

I have noticed when reading old death certificates in my family tree that when a funeral home is not involved, a friend or family member is listed as undertaker. The word Undertaker probably took on a new meaning as the years passed. Thanks for all the great research and presentation you do. This is a awesome video!

Thank you both so much for researching and documenting our ancestors tragic lives. You are very much appreciated. 🌷 Jennifer (McCoy) Szendi-Horvath.

Excellent telling of a horrible story. I can only begin to imagine the terror they felt. Having to drag a dead family member and watch their home burn is unimaginable. They had to be able to see the flames. Those poor little uns. I'm with you, I believe there were 3 children lost that night. Thank you so much for sharing this and being so sensitive in the telling.

@thehillbillyfiles

11 ай бұрын

Thank You for watching, and the kind words.

@melissaivey1

2 ай бұрын

Yea. Think. First Mc coy murder was the one who came home from the civil war. Nancy dad Then the 3 brothers who killed Ellison at the election Then Calvin and airflair the night of the attack on the homestead and lil Cora not long later. Now add Roseann’s died from Tb and or broken heart. So yea that’s a lot But. Tolbert bud and phamer killed a Hatfield

The subtle music in the background is beautiful...very fitting

Such a sad story. And those children, the terrible things they witnessed. The fued brought headache & suffering to both sides. It seems senseless me, but to these two families it was not. May they all rest in peace. Thank you Leo & Heather

I'm addicted to your channel. You have a way of bringing the events to life. I thank you for your hard work and dedication. God Bless Leo and Heather.

@thehillbillyfiles

9 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you

I'm from Logan and I grew up hearing about the hatfields and The McCoys I'm glad you showed this video I really enjoyed seeing that area

It's hard to believe the hate that the families showed. But it also happened in a lot of families. And also families were separated when some went to war or moved away. I found Gen hallock's brother that fought along side his brother in Monterey California buried there no one knew where he died.if one knew and they never documented it then it was lost. Very sad story, and thank you for sharing

Even though these stories between these two families are sad and tragic, they are a part of history and very interesting to listen to. It's also good to know that such beautiful places exist in this world. Thank you for sharing this story.

WOW! Leo, the place is beautiful. You did such an awesome job of researching this account Heather. Enjoyed the trial. Thank you for the beautiful music. Thank you both for this awesome historic video.

@thehillbillyfiles

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Judy! We worked pretty hard on it

@judypierce7028

11 ай бұрын

@@thehillbillyfiles That is very evident. Thank you. I look forward to your videos.

You do a great job with history . I grew up right across the state line in Virginia, there was a feud in my family also. Mountain people are a special breed. Mountain folks are good God fearing people that stick together and mind our own business until someone crosses the line. May all these souls find peace in Heaven as those living today have agreed to live in peace. Thank you again.😊

This storytelling seemed so real as if it were taking place right now both of you has done a fantastic job bringing this story to life it was very sad but yet it is a part of our history I thank you both for sharing God bless you both please stay safe.

So much better than any cable channel. Thank you for this.Leo, you're amazing!!!! Heather as well. I know the work you put into this.

Loved every minute of this video!! Sure makes you think of the horror those people went through. Great job, Heather and Leo

@thehillbillyfiles

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

You guys really now how to get tears fron me. 😢. Hard to believe some people can be so heartless. Let anger get the best of them.

Very good video. Good job putting it together Heather. Thanks Leo for the leg work.

Beautiful country, very sad story. Thank you very much, Leo and Heather, for retelling it.

@thehillbillyfiles

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

One of the best presentations to date. The court records were presented very well. Thank you for your stories being told truthfully.

Just to think what those children went through, it makes me sick to my stomach & the bad memories of that night is so sad! Thank you for doing this Video! My they Rest in Peace.

Thanks for sharing this story Heather and Leo. I was truly moved by this one. Right down to the fact that one of Randells houses still stands. Blessings to you both,❤,❤.

I absolutely love everything about history

Another great video. Thank you for sharing more info about the families involved. I’m a history nut and can’t imagine the hardships they all endured .

@thehillbillyfiles

10 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Great Job

@thehillbillyfiles

11 ай бұрын

Thank You! And thanks for being a page member too...

Thank you for bringing so much life to this story and helping everyone see things in a different light, God bless you Leo and Heather.

Leo you and your Beautiful wife Heather do A wonderful job telling these stories. As I listen to this very sad story...I'm not ashamed to say that I teared up. Those poor children went through pure hell that night...its A very heartbreaking story. I admire you and the great work that you are doing...Keep doing it my friend.

Sad, sad story. Though I appreciate it when the truth is revealed, and not the polished up romanticized versions. This is an awesome video!

Very sad story. Young Melvin and little Cora huddled in the cold of the night waiting for morning. That night would have stayedin their memory forever.

Breaks my heart. I have McCoys on my moms side of the family. While I know both families suffered during the feud, it's hard to not feel like the McCoys specifically went through quite a lot of hardship. More of them certainly were murdered during the actual feud itself. I frequently go hiking/camping out in this area of KY, as well as the Red River Gorge/Daniel Boone SP, and they're some of the most beautiful natural spots ever. But it's true, knowing what happened here does kind of take away some of the beauty, knowing that innocent kids had to sleep overnight with their dead relatives nearby. Very sad.

Thank you my friends good job 👍👍🙏

Thanks for sharing..

Thank you for sharing your story...sad.

You do a great job. Very interesting.

@thehillbillyfiles

9 ай бұрын

Really appreciate that!

Awesome, thank you for sharing this👍💯

@thehillbillyfiles

8 ай бұрын

My pleasure!!

Great video thanks for all the great information. Keep up the good work.

Y'all made another very informative video thank you

That was fast; Thank you for bringingm this forward. Tou must've planned this out. enjoyed it of course

Thanks again!

Awesome video thank you for sharing

Another great video/Wanted to stop by and tell you how much I love your channel ,and I've watched every single one of your videos since I discovered it.I always wished someone would do videos like your doin but nobody much has done it right until y'all.I guess it would have to be people you wouldn't mind trapesin around in the briars and weeds with and I'd be happy to do that with either one of you nice folks/A while back you asked about suggestions and such and I got one.My family name is Clendenin,and there's alot of Wv history there in the southern part of the state.For some reason there hasn't been alot of talk about them which is odd considering they were instrumental in the settling of Wv,founding of Charleston,and the Point Pleasant history,I even have a relative that was a general that presided over the Lincoln assassination trial.His name was George Ramsey Clendenin.There's also Archibald Clendenin who's entire family was killed by Shawnee indians.I think there's a marker there I believe around Charleston/Anyways again I love yer channel,and keep doin what yer doin.It would mean alot to me if you ever run across any of the Clendenin graves,and I'll keep watchin.Oh,when I was a kid my grandma used to call me Leo

Thank you for a lovely video again,l love to hear about the hatfield and McCoys keep up the good work you do for us love you guy's.

Boy, you guys, this had to have been a horrible time, to live in these woods, little over a hundred years ago, Another awesome video, LEO and HEATHER!!!!!! THANK YOU!!

Very interesting. Awesome video guys

Awesome job with this video and every other one . God Bless.

Thank ya'll for another great video, story. Ya'll have done a fantastic job of bringing the stories of this fued. I know this story was about a specific incident. This was truly a sad, senseless action. This was, like Leo said, was just one family trying to murder the other. What a shame that, like so many other stories in history, so much of the facts are lost to time. So many were touched and destroyed in this fued. What a waste of so many lives, many generations suffered because of these senseless actions. Thank ya'll for going to the efforts that ya'll go to. God bless ya'll for all your efforts to tell these stories and possibly give some peace to those involved.

Terrible. Thanks for sharing the video. Y'all do a great job.

The death certificate for the infant states "convulsions from birth". It took a minute on my large screen to figure it out, but I've read enough death certificates from that era and area (from which my Grandmother's family, the Hansfords, came, that I can recognize that particular genre of handwriting.

@melissaivey1

2 ай бұрын

What are they meaning convulsions from birth.

This is so sad. Thank you for your very detailed video. It doesn't matter what kind of memorial Devil Dance had it doesn't matter to our lord. I try not to judge people but we all answer for our deeds in this life. My thoughts and prayers are for the McCoy family to rest in peace & also for our loving lord to wrap his ever loving arms round the innocent and give them eternal rest and hope and pray they are all together now. Thank you Heather & Leo for the awesome video. 🙏💖🙏💖🙏💖🙏💖🙏💖🙏💖🙏💖

Absolutely heartbreaking, any way you look at it. I live in Texas but my mom's family is in Floyd county KY and I have family ALL over that part of Kentucky. I have heard my uncles talk about it, they're 81 now. The only thing that I have EVER heard was it was a horrible, violent thing and now, they've made every thing and every where a tourist destination. If you understand history, real history and have any idea about the families at that time, in that area, there's absolutely no way to see it as anything else

My God you two do an AMAZING job on these programs. I never dreamed I'd see these places...and your research and story telling are just beyond the best. Thank you!❤

@thehillbillyfiles

5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Love your videos all of them ❤❤❤ awesome

This is one awesome incredible channel.

@thehillbillyfiles

8 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@Everett-eh4nn

8 ай бұрын

@@thehillbillyfiles I surely will pay for watching. You have done a service beyond what you'll ever know. This is incredible. People need to know. I'm a goddamn Yankee unfortunately but I have a heart of gold I believe. We're not all bad,lol. My father is 78 and I can't wait to show him what you guys are doing. He loves KZread and he will be your biggest fan. I'll see him tomorrow. I can't wait to show him. Awesome content I can't express it. The research and effort is phenomenal. Thank you both for all you do. Most videos bring tears to my eyes. God Bless.

Thank you

This was very sad , I couldn’t even finish watching it !!!!!

@thehillbillyfiles

7 ай бұрын

Its hard to tell the stories as well. But it's information that needs told, the feud is romanticized too much.

I agree that ground is tainted with the blood & horror of that night. What tragedies were born of the feud. It seems that Randall payed a heavy price 5 dead children & a dead granddaughter. Seems like devil anse did not pay as heavy a price. It is awful that the 2 innocent children of that night rest in unmarked graves. Excellent research that brought us such thought a thought provoking video. I wonder if Melvin is listed as undertaker because he buried his own daughter. I can't even begin to imagine the nightmare these people lived through

I really enjoy your videos

You all do a very good job thank you for this story . I have lots of interests in the things that you 2 do I am doing some research on a few of my family that lived near the Hatfield's My Grate Grate Grate Grandpa and 2 of his brothers that served in the 45th Battalion, Virginia Infantry, and 1 was in the Logan Wildcats .I had more GGG uncles that served in the 22ND REGIMENT OF VIRGINIA CAVALRY, CSA He also worked for Devil Acne timbering I have been doing research on it my whole life .

I am from Northeast Kentucky. I've been to Pikeville and other places that was in the feud. Blackberry creak. Where the McCoy place was. The Paw Paw trees. My grandmother made sure that is kids walked where her family walked and died. She was proud to be kin to the McCoy's. And she often cried about what happened to the kids and Randalls wife. She told us that Randall lost more than anyone else in that feud. And the Hatfields got away with it all. Except for Cotton Top. Who I think didn't kill anyone. Randall was a good man before all this started God fearing man. At the end of his life he was an alcoholic and ended up burning to death. While Devil Ans got saved and died in his bed. Really nobody paid for killing all of those kids. They killed an innocent man to end it. The Hatfields were murders and cowards in my book. But I do wish both family are finally at piece. The real stories will never be known. I'm proud to be a Hillbilly and proud to be a distant kin to the McCoy's.

Very interesting, But So So sad 😞

Leo , Loved what y'all put together on that Horrible night in our past , I can still hear my grandma telling me that story , like I've told ya in the past she was from the Hattfeild side and told us stories about sitting on Devil Ance lap and around his table eating with other family members when she was a little girl , she's been gone since 1989 died at 84yrs old , so like you and everyone else related to either of the families they heard about that feud constantly she said when everyone was together the men involved and still living bragged about what they did and took it as a right of passage . It doesn't matter what family your from its was absolutely horrible but I get it to some extent an eye for an eye is how they lived back then , I can't say I'd do things any different if someone hurt or killed one of my family members but I sure wouldn't do it over it over a hog but honestly I don't believe that's the truth from what I heard that it all boiled down to timber/land rights but I cant prove that it's just what we we're told growing up by my grandma , the Good Lord is the only one that knows the truth and the rest is rumor based . God Bless Kyle

I'm going to try to play The devil's advocate, one thing many of the gravesites did not have a tombstone mainly because there was not a monuments manufacturer probably in that area meaning even someone who could chisel out something on a sandstone, do you think if these events occurred say in the 1960s and 1970s do you think they still won't be looked up on with the same fanfare? Do you think that possibly be museums and tour sites dedicated to them? Either way the story of these two families is a very cautionary tale even for our generation, same as in my family relative the Jenny Johnson family in Northern Alabama, sadly there is a thin line between reality which both of these families had to suffer through, and through making them folklore Legends, a cautionary tale for all generations❤

Great video Hillbilly Files interesting for sure. Boy those stones are very plain markers it’s almost like money had a side in this argument which is sad.

I sure hope all this mess never starts up again.

Such a beautiful place for such a tragic event 😢

Sad thing about it is they use footage from the miniseries that was filmed in Europe, when it could’ve been filmed in Appalachia.

@thehillbillyfiles

7 ай бұрын

Most of the series was inaccurate, so makes sense lol

God bless the children and the people that died here terrible terrible terrible

Very interesting and Sad. That Act Was Low!

Regardless of who started the feud and who or even what kept it going, Randall McCoy and his family didn't deserve what the Hatfields did to them that night. Interesting that Melvin McCoy stated that it was Johnse Hatfield is the one who beat Sally McCoy nearly to death, when I have heard most sources seem to claim it was Jim Vance who did it.

I THOUGHT I HEARD SOME OTHER VOICES IN THE WELL, WHEN YOU PUT THE CAMERA DOWN THE WELL. PETHAHIAH 🙏 🙏 🙏

Another great video.im so glad you stay neutral with the feud.unike many others

Heartbreaking I'm related to the Hatfield's my grandmas uncle was Hatfield all this over a hog ugh

thx

Such a Tragedy!!!!

Melvin seems to have had a kind heart

Not one of these people had common sense to avoid this. Sad! 😢

There are many alive today who could use the lesson. How these things can get out of hand very quick and boil over to the point of treating people like animals to slaughter. Leading to devestation for all involved. No real winners in this. McCoy lost a bit more in blood due to results of election day and new years. But many Hatfields sat out their days behind bars after living on the run. And of course Anse lost his brother. Then poor Cottontop getting hanged like a sacrifice to end the feud. Curious how so many died young..before their time. But Anse and Randall live into their 80s.

Hello Leo and Heather

@thehillbillyfiles

11 ай бұрын

hello!

Hi Heather and Leo - maybe you have addressed this topic already in an earlier video but what movie or TV series did you find the clips ? Thanks and take care

@thehillbillyfiles

11 ай бұрын

The Hatfield McCoy series on Netflix.

So What and when did the fighting actually stop? When did the families actually come to the decision to end this feud and try getting along?

@thehillbillyfiles

11 ай бұрын

In a way, it didn't. Devil Anse and many others had to carry weapons and watch over their shoulders for the rest of their lives. Some had bounties on them until they died. I just shot video of Devil Anses "knuckle buster pocket gun" at a local museum yesterday, as a matter of fact. Thank you for watching and commenting, btw... :-)

Life then was difficult enough, so they kill one another.

The area has to be hunted. I saw the movie and I can't believe it was a real story that happened a long time ago.

@russelltackett4779

11 ай бұрын

😆

So very horrible😢😢

You have to keep in mind that it was almost a hundred years before and there is no telling what that area looked like. You know all that small brush there now wasn't there then. There probably was other brush but it's hard to try imagining it for me when it happened 130 to 140 years ago

Devil Anse would've been considered land rich but cash poor as they tend to say. He had something like well over 7 or 8 thousand acres to his name at one point and made his money in the lumber industry as he owned a sawmill. Randall McCoy, on the other hand, seemed to be of much more modest means. Randall would probably be considered either middle or lower middle class today especially by Eastern Kentucky standards.

My Grandmother America Overbey had a pan shot out of her had on the porch,, CRAZY!!! They were in London Kentucky on born on 1931... Don't know if it was a Hatfield or McCoy...

My Aunt Diana that died last year was a McCoy

What was the name of the movie they made about the Hatfields and McCoys? I remember Bill Paxton. played in the movie, but I can’t remember the name of it.

Man's own self blind rage Sad frailty of Man God Help US.

My friend is a direct decent to the Hatfields

😢

It's my understanding that Jim Vance started it all

@thehillbillyfiles

6 ай бұрын

He was one of the main instigators for sure.

Very sad story about the whole thing, but back then things were different. My heart is sad for all the blood shed.

Yes interesting he was listed as undertaker

kevin Costner made a movie about this. I have property in London Kentucky. Sallys Branch Road.

@thehillbillyfiles

8 ай бұрын

he did the series yes

Leo so true about the docu-drama their was a family named Hatfield and McCoy most everything else Hollywood. GGG of RANDALL so we must be cousins.

Go back there and take pictures in January

Did u something about Sarah Mccoy more details about her

@thehillbillyfiles

11 ай бұрын

there isnt more details about her, just rumors and half truths, not enough to do a story on