We wanted to update the info on this video. A lot of the family has reached out and even sent pictures of Gertrude and Andrew Marshall. We will be doing a update video next week. But until then here's some info. They are buried in the cemetery we were at in this video. Chloe as she was called, is a grave we showed as well up there. Its in the next video about the cemetery itself. She was one of the daughters at the time when they were killed and suffered depression and mental issues because of it. Justine another daughter was only 14 at the time of the murders. Willie, the killer did 11 years. On getting out Polly, the daughter got back with him because he threatened to kill the rest of the family and he was very controlling. I cant imagine the hell she went through. At that time domestic abuse wasn't really taken serious, really still isn't. Can you imagine sleeping and living with your parents killers? The fear she must have felt daily. The children are all deceased now but many grand children remain. Some that have reached out to us to give us this info. Gerdie and Andy were said to be amazing. loving people and the grandchildren are sad to have been denied knowing them.
This is so crushing. I listened to this today while taking a walk. I wanted to run home to start researching. I found so much info on Ancestry. So sad. I have nothing but good feelings about this beautiful family. I cannot imagine how their children suffered. ❤
Judy Workman: Andrew and Gertrude Marshall is my grandparents. They are buried up behind the school somewhere. The story doesn’t have all the information but their next to youngest daughter was my mom Justine Marshall. She was 14 when they got killed. Gertrude was a Maynard before marrying my grandfather. I was told Willie spent 11 years for murdering them and when he got out his wife Polly took him back because he put death threats on her family if she didn’t. All their children are deceased They still have grandkids living. I am one of them. Sad story. I do have pictures of them both I got when my mom passed away. Just wish I had not been denied the privilege of knowing my grandparents. I was told they were wonderful people. So glad this video was shared on Facebook
Thanks so much for sharing, Im sorry they were taken from you and so many others. Id love to have had a pic for the video. Its so great to know we were at least at the right cemetery, thank you and god bless
So sorry for your family’s loss 🙏. Thank you for sharing your story and filling in some details! What a tragic situation… to think he only got 11 years and she felt forced to reunite with the murderer of her own parents is horrific!
The cemetery is up on the right side of the hill as you're driving toward Lenore between the fire department and the school so it's a different area than this video
I had never heard of a shooting taking place in a school in 1938. This was an awful domestic case of the estranged husband hunting Gertie and Andy Marshall's daughter. He had to have been in a rage to kill the her parents. So cruel. I am glad you asked about the Grave Yard. Very close by. The students in the school when Gertie and Andy Marshall were shot to death, were in my mother's and father's age group. They graduated in 1939. I would love to visit the south. People, especially older people are a valuable source of information.
crazy, vengeful people have been hurting people at schools for a very long time. In 1926 a lone, mean, sick man blew up the bath school house in bath, michigan. he also had a rifle with him that morning. 45 people died that morning.
West Virginia is such a beautiful place - so many interesting and historic buildings that , unfortunately , have begun to deteriorate- thanks for sharing these stories and places ❤️PS I love the sound of a train horn -
I couldn't say how helpful it will be but on the right side of the hill between the school and the fire department theres quite a lot of graves. I'm not sure how far the graves go back though
"knocking on doors and asking questions" The life of a genealogist and anyone who understands trying to find these old cemeteries! Only those of us who have had to do it, we understand! LOL I once found a cemetery by stopping to eat during my search of said cemetery. A group of older gentleman having lunch was my key to finding it!! I just had to ask.
I’m actually finding these “forgotten” murder stories more interesting than the H-M feud. I suppose because they’re not as well- known and frequently presented. Really enjoying these. Thanks for sharing these lost stories and letting these folks be remembered again.
Hello, my name is Marcus Hatfield. I live in California but my descends came from Virginia and Kentucky. I am so glad I found your channel. I would love one day to visit West Virginia, maybe metal detect and find some hatfield McCoy relics. Leo you remind me of my late father, it’s pretty crazy.
The murders happened in the old part of the building that was torn down, the flat spot where you drove up the hill. I remember being told by the custodian at the time I was a student there. I’m fairly certain I remember him telling me that the man killed himself. I’ll ask around and see if I can find the graves (Maguire grave)
I moved from Calhoun GA to Barrackville WV in February. I had so many people tell me, be careful, get outta there, not safe. I love it here. People are extremely nice
I just found your channel and I just want you to know that watching your stories are very enjoyable. The time and thought you put into your videos is very much appreciated.
Wow, what a kind person you are. That's exactly how I feel about Leonard and Heathers videos. They would give you the shirt off their backs. Super nice people.
Very interesting didn't look to safe in there but great recollection of the tragedy there all those years ago , thanks for the tour around 👍 regards Glyn 🇬🇧
Thank you very much, Leo and Heather, for telling as much of this sad story as you could. I have used find a grave many times myself, but I believe that, it is only as good as the information put in it. Perhaps, if you two discover anymore information about this very sad story, you can let us know. Thank you very much.
These are my Great grandparents. My grandmother Hazel was their daughter. They are buried behind the High School. My Aunt Paulie did take him back after he was released from prison because he threatened her family.
I live in a small town with a lot of history. I used to take my class out and look for plots during history class. Yes it is very challenging sometimes. I love your content. 😊
Such a little story like this can open ones eyes and hearts. Let's hope that a family member or friend that knew the Marshall family or great grandchildren see this. Thank you for sharing
Awesome video guys!! I love stories that no one has covered before! Thank you for all the digging and time that you put into these. I truly appreciate it and thoroughly enjoy it❤️👍🏻. Stay safe and God bless from a WV girl in Florida❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hi Heather! Fellow military brat here. We were the atypical ones due to my father's specialty (mine warfare) ended up growing up in SC. Now in MD. Who knows where next!!!
Wow.. y'all doing superb job on these history stories and showing the ole buildings,houses,etc. Stuff like this wouldn't never be heard without y'all investigating, wonderful job... books could be wrote on stuff like this, great 👍 video.
Hi Leo and Heather, Would you research the missing Sodder children of W Virginia. I've been fascinated with this for decades. Thanks in advance Kathy ❤
Just found ur channel.a life long resident of HARRISON CO.WV,I BEFORE CANCER,WOULD ,ALONG WITH MY SISTER,HAUNT OLD ABANDONED PLACES.thru the yrs.we discovered many interesting locations,bodies and more.WV IS RIFE WITH THESE STORIES...IM A VICTIM.RIP.TO.THESE SOULS.AND TY FOR THE RESPECTFUL WAY U FILM🙏💌💯
I absolutely love your channel you and Heather do a fantastic job. Your videos calm me at the end of a difficult day. My family is ancestors of West Virginia. So it's extra special. Thank you for posting.
Man, that's wild, that grave yard being in those folks back yard. I know what you mean about "Find-A-Grave. In my area, there are multiple cemeteries with the same name, like Coleman or Owens and several people aren't where they should be. But, all in all Find-A-Grave works out for the good most of the time. Great video. Maybe, you will find out more about the murders later.
WOW, finding the graveyard must have been exciting. Yes nice people in West Virginia. And finding people is difficult for different reasons but the people tend to call someone by their middle name. Example, my husband's aunt was known as Louise. I didn't know her name was Gertrude until a few days before she died when she was 98 years old. We called my husband by his middle name and his relatives calls my son by his middle name. Thank you
Andrew and Gertrude Marshall is my grandparents. They are buried up behind the school somewhere. The story doesn’t have all the information but their next to youngest daughter was my mom Justine Marshall. She was 14 when they got killed. Gertrude was a Maynard before marrying my grandfather. I was told Willie spent 11 years for murdering them and when he got out his wife Polly took him back because he put death threats on her family if she didn’t. All their children are deceased They still have grandkids living. I am one of them. Sad story. I do have pictures of them both I got when my mom passed away. Just wish I had not been denied the privilege of knowing my grandparents. I was told they were wonderful people. So glad this video was shared on Facebook THIS COMMENT WAS MADE BY A DISTANT COUSIN OF MINE
Across the creek between the two bridges was where jack Dempsey s aunt lived. I think there’s a gas station there now . My uncle 7:29 Forest McCoy played on the 1962 state championship team
I appreciate you guys for doing this extremely hard work for us to enjoy and learn history. You're absolutely right about how difficult it can be to get the correct information. Plus driving to the locations, record, edit, and upload the videos. I enjoyed this video and thank you so much for all that you do. Peace and blessings.
I went to school there from 1977 to 1982 and some of the best times and memories of my life were there, i I had heard of a shooting there before but never heard or researched any details, thanks for sharing
The last graduating class was 1987 when Lenore consolidated with Kermit and formed Tug Valley High, but the school remained as Lenore Jr High for several years until the new middle school was built.
There was a lot of school consolidation in southeast Ohio in the 1960s. My school had Hatfields and McCoys! I think there are distant relatives of the feuding families.
I’ve been inside just like two years ago with my parents that were former students. Yes it does seem unstable and unsafe but if your careful u can go in. It was cool to go on with my parents and hear their old school stories
I actually grew up in the house behind the school on the hill. It’s my parents house and they own the school. It will be torn down soon. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
@@jaymoore661 I wouldn't want to look out my window and see a dilapidated building everyday . Not sure why you'd want to repurpose something that's not needed anymore and Why you'd expect someone to spend a million dollars at a minimum for basically no reason. It needs demolished
Hi! I'm new to your channel and appreciate the content you share. My family originate from prestonsburg , Paintsville KY and Williamson WV, Mingo County. I enjoyed hearing about this story....thank you !
@@sunnydayo6847 awesome!! My Mother is from butcher holler...Vanleer KY. Loretta Lynn is my second cousin, My mom's first because , Ted Webb her Dad is my Grandfather John Webb brother. It's been a while since I've visited but hope to get back up that way soon. Nice to meet you Sunny!!
You are so correct about the find a grave website. I found my great great grandfather on find a grave and I went to the cemetery in search but was not there. It's only as correct with info as the people who enter the info.
I graduated there at Lenore in 1979. And used to walk through that graveyard sometimes. Some McGuires lived up on Right fork of laurel creek about two miles from the school.
What a shame that there is no closure for virtually anyone related to this story. Information seemingly lost to time😢 Maybe, at some point, you’ll stumble upon additional information🤞 Fascinating story! Blessings 🙏
I found a marriage license of Elizabeth Marshall aka "Lizzie McQuire" married to Arvid Stevens in Pikesville Ky. Sept.12,1923 she is listed as divorced. Parents are listed as Andy and Gerdo Marshall. She later moved to Wise, Clintwood, Dickerson Virginia. This too is weird for her to take on the name McQuire if it were not. Things do not add up. Great video and history, you guys do a great job thank you. Second thought....maybe the two Marshall girls married McQuire boys.
These are my grandparents my moms name was Justine Marshall she married Garland Workman. The grave you found with Chloe on it was my Aunt. My mom was the youngest she was 14 when they got killed. Not sure if you will see this.
That was so sad. Also to find their graves. I grew up partially in Virginia and military. I found a grave in the woods before and on the outside of someone’s fence. Weird spots for graves.
Referencing the Find A Grave situation, there are a lot of errors and sometimes people get testy when you change it. One lady had my uncle buried at an older cemetery that was part of the same parish but of a much earlier generation. She was like are you sure he's not at Blank cemetery? I was pretty exasperated at that point but assured her I was at his funeral and burial.
Evening from Mobile Alabama. Shooting in this where far and few between, Their went on in W.V. and my home town in Mich.( Flint) Your Vido are super way you show in the back ground Just PRETTY your part of the world is. Keep all the hard work. The love of doing this task show. In ending NO I have not ran away and hide
On one side of my family, we are Parsons and go all the way back to Parsons, West Virginia. But my great-grandfather, Romance Parsons, has Romance, West Virginia named after him. His first son was born on Valentine's Day in Jackson County named Dexter and he married a Bonnie painter. Bonnie's dad was a constable out in Sissonville area and was shot and killed on Cicerone Route in 1922. I didn't hear the backstory until much later, and that was that Grandpa Painter apparently was fooling around with Mrs. Gibson. Although Grandpa Painter helped George Gibson get out of jail by standing up for him in court, Gibson lay in wait and shot Grandpa Painter, killing him. I figure there's more to it but people didn't talk about things like that. It was probably too devastating for them in 1922. My great-grandmother took to her bed and became an invalid, we faint due to the trauma and humiliation. My GG-grandfather came, her father came over from Ireland, and I believe there was some stigma about being irish, too.
Very pretty day there. Not here more rain🫤 very interesting story. You are persistent weird that there is no death certificates you do not look old at all. I feel your pain with find a grave looking for my great grandparents anyone whom I could have asked is dead. A really good video Leo now you have Heather in a briar patch too 😁
Wow another place I been my first husband was from Kermit West Virginia. But he went school at Lenore for awhile back 60s 70s he’s dead can’t ask him love ur videos I am the one who comment other day about the video on frozen creek ky I live on raccoon up from frozen lol
Find a Grave indicates my cousin is at a particular cemetery. went there, had it checked by the personal and she is not there. Cemetery wasn't even built at the time
I have had people tell me that we are too polite, especially while driving. I thought that was funny until I went out of state and found out about the rude people. No wonder they liked us so well.
Pollie was listed as Head of Household in the 1940 Census and separated in the 1950 Census. She died in Nov. 1986 in Lenore, WV. In the 1940 Census, Willie was listed as being in the West Virginia State Prison. Willie supposedly died in Oct. 1974 in Lenore, WV.
We wanted to update the info on this video. A lot of the family has reached out and even sent pictures of Gertrude and Andrew Marshall. We will be doing a update video next week. But until then here's some info. They are buried in the cemetery we were at in this video. Chloe as she was called, is a grave we showed as well up there. Its in the next video about the cemetery itself. She was one of the daughters at the time when they were killed and suffered depression and mental issues because of it. Justine another daughter was only 14 at the time of the murders.
Willie, the killer did 11 years. On getting out Polly, the daughter got back with him because he threatened to kill the rest of the family and he was very controlling. I cant imagine the hell she went through. At that time domestic abuse wasn't really taken serious, really still isn't. Can you imagine sleeping and living with your parents killers? The fear she must have felt daily.
The children are all deceased now but many grand children remain. Some that have reached out to us to give us this info. Gerdie and Andy were said to be amazing. loving people and the grandchildren are sad to have been denied knowing them.
Omg I can’t wait for the next video
❤ it was a different time, for sure.
You need to tell the story about Stonecoal Lake murders. The old
farmhouse on the back of the dam.
This is so crushing. I listened to this today while taking a walk. I wanted to run home to start researching. I found so much info on Ancestry. So sad. I have nothing but good feelings about this beautiful family. I cannot imagine how their children suffered. ❤
@user-fc4pr7tv9o yes thank you, we did a video on it being torn down recently, appreciate you watching
Judy Workman: Andrew and Gertrude Marshall is my grandparents. They are buried up behind the school somewhere. The story doesn’t have all the information but their next to youngest daughter was my mom Justine Marshall. She was 14 when they got killed. Gertrude was a Maynard before marrying my grandfather. I was told Willie spent 11 years for murdering them and when he got out his wife Polly took him back because he put death threats on her family if she didn’t. All their children are deceased They still have grandkids living. I am one of them. Sad story. I do have pictures of them both I got when my mom passed away. Just wish I had not been denied the privilege of knowing my grandparents. I was told they were wonderful people. So glad this video was shared on Facebook
Thanks so much for sharing, Im sorry they were taken from you and so many others. Id love to have had a pic for the video. Its so great to know we were at least at the right cemetery, thank you and god bless
So sorry for your family’s loss 🙏. Thank you for sharing your story and filling in some details! What a tragic situation… to think he only got 11 years and she felt forced to reunite with the murderer of her own parents is horrific!
My condolences to you and your family. May you continue to find peace and happiness. This was a tragic event for your family.
The cemetery is up on the right side of the hill as you're driving toward Lenore between the fire department and the school so it's a different area than this video
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I went to LHS in the 80’s and absolutely loved it. It was a great school, environment and so much community support. Best days.
I did too until we moved to Huntington the summer of 89
I was good friends with your whole family. Me and Russell were best buddies. I don’t know if you’d remember me, Brian Workman.
Me too! Loved it.
The small schools were the best!! It was a huge mistake to consolidate the small rural schools into the large ones.
I had never heard of a shooting taking place in a school in 1938. This was an awful domestic case of the estranged husband hunting Gertie and Andy Marshall's daughter. He had to have been in a rage to kill the her parents. So cruel. I am glad you asked about the Grave Yard. Very close by. The students in the school when Gertie and Andy Marshall were shot to death, were in my mother's and father's age group. They graduated in 1939. I would love to visit the south. People, especially older people are a valuable source of information.
crazy, vengeful people have been hurting people at schools for a very long time. In 1926 a lone, mean, sick man blew up the bath school house in bath, michigan. he also had a rifle with him that morning. 45 people died that morning.
West Virginia is such a beautiful place - so many interesting and historic buildings that , unfortunately , have begun to deteriorate- thanks for sharing these stories and places ❤️PS I love the sound of a train horn -
Very sad story. And sad that people vandalize. Old historic buildings. Thank you Leo and Heather God bless and stay safe
Leo and Heather your videos just keep getting better and better I am hooked Thank you
Awesome! Thank you!
I couldn't say how helpful it will be but on the right side of the hill between the school and the fire department theres quite a lot of graves. I'm not sure how far the graves go back though
My Dad and my uncles went there in the early '60's. I need to call and ask him about this. Thanks for everything you all do!!
Our pleasure!
Didn’t you go to Runyon school
Willie and Pollie was some of my family.
@@lockedinstreetracing6005 No.
How were they related to you
Gone but definitely not forgotten...As long as the RUclips platform exists their memory will live on...Good stuff...Thanks for sharing!!!!
THE MAN WHO DOSE THE COMMENTARY, MAKE THIS WHOLE VIDEOS, WORTH WATCHING. AND I LOVE HIS VOICE. 👋 ❤️
Another great historical save.
Great work.
Who knew? The cemetery was in the neighbors backyard.
THAT is quite neighborly.
"knocking on doors and asking questions" The life of a genealogist and anyone who understands trying to find these old cemeteries! Only those of us who have had to do it, we understand! LOL I once found a cemetery by stopping to eat during my search of said cemetery. A group of older gentleman having lunch was my key to finding it!! I just had to ask.
I’m actually finding these “forgotten” murder stories more interesting than the H-M feud. I suppose because they’re not as well- known and frequently presented. Really enjoying these. Thanks for sharing these lost stories and letting these folks be remembered again.
Hello, my name is Marcus Hatfield. I live in California but my descends came from Virginia and Kentucky. I am so glad I found your channel. I would love one day to visit West Virginia, maybe metal detect and find some hatfield McCoy relics. Leo you remind me of my late father, it’s pretty crazy.
Hello We are probably related.
West Virginia is a beautiful state. It's magnificent in the fall and the people are so proud, friendly and always look out for each other.
Even when I was a kid, I never understood why people want to break windows & vandalize old buildings…I still don’t!
The murders happened in the old part of the building that was torn down, the flat spot where you drove up the hill. I remember being told by the custodian at the time I was a student there. I’m fairly certain I remember him telling me that the man killed himself. I’ll ask around and see if I can find the graves (Maguire grave)
I also remember now, that she was killed where the old girls bathroom was just up some steps from the cafeteria.
Thank you Rita for the information, it's so sad hearing this story. It's a tragedy all the way around.
I moved from Calhoun GA to Barrackville WV in February. I had so many people tell me, be careful, get outta there, not safe. I love it here. People are extremely nice
I just found your channel and I just want you to know that watching your stories are very enjoyable. The time and thought you put into your videos is very much appreciated.
Wow, what a kind person you are. That's exactly how I feel about Leonard and Heathers videos.
They would give you the shirt off their backs. Super nice people.
I took an Amtrak right thru here in 1994.....great trip....Scot-Irish, ancestors since 1740s.....Virginia & Kentucky...
Very interesting didn't look to safe in there but great recollection of the tragedy there all those years ago , thanks for the tour around 👍 regards Glyn 🇬🇧
Thanks
Thank you very much, Leo and Heather, for telling as much of this sad story as you could. I have used find a grave many times myself, but I believe that, it is only as good as the information put in it. Perhaps, if you two discover anymore information about this very sad story, you can let us know. Thank you very much.
These are my Great grandparents. My grandmother Hazel was their daughter. They are buried behind the High School. My Aunt Paulie did take him back after he was released from prison because he threatened her family.
The couples family has a video about this too.
@@jennettafichter9695 do you remember the name of the channel or video?
Such a tragic story!
I live in a small town with a lot of history. I used to take my class out and look for plots during history class. Yes it is very challenging sometimes. I love your content. 😊
Such a little story like this can open ones eyes and hearts. Let's hope that a family member or friend that knew the Marshall family or great grandchildren see this. Thank you for sharing
I found this I am their granddaughter thank you. 8:00
@@DonnaDamron-qc2nh I just knew someone would see this. This is so cool for Heather and Leo
This was a very interesting video with a great tour through history on a beautiful day !
Glad you got your Hillbilly Wings Heather ! Thank you
Thanks to the Marshall Family for allowing these graves to be included in the video. Rest in peace to Andy and Gertrude and their family.
Awesome video guys!! I love stories that no one has covered before! Thank you for all the digging and time that you put into these. I truly appreciate it and thoroughly enjoy it❤️👍🏻. Stay safe and God bless from a WV girl in Florida❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Our pleasure!
Hi Heather! Fellow military brat here. We were the atypical ones due to my father's specialty (mine warfare) ended up growing up in SC. Now in MD. Who knows where next!!!
Wow.. y'all doing superb job on these history stories and showing the ole buildings,houses,etc. Stuff like this wouldn't never be heard without y'all investigating, wonderful job... books could be wrote on stuff like this, great 👍 video.
Hi Leo and Heather,
Would you research the missing Sodder children of W Virginia. I've been fascinated with this for decades.
Thanks in advance Kathy ❤
Actually we plan to soon!
Just found ur channel.a life long resident of HARRISON CO.WV,I BEFORE CANCER,WOULD ,ALONG WITH MY SISTER,HAUNT OLD ABANDONED PLACES.thru the yrs.we discovered many interesting locations,bodies and more.WV IS RIFE WITH THESE STORIES...IM A VICTIM.RIP.TO.THESE SOULS.AND TY FOR THE RESPECTFUL WAY U FILM🙏💌💯
I absolutely love your channel you and Heather do a fantastic job. Your videos calm me at the end of a difficult day. My family is ancestors of West Virginia. So it's extra special. Thank you for posting.
Man, that's wild, that grave yard being in those folks back yard. I know what you mean about "Find-A-Grave. In my area, there are multiple cemeteries with the same name, like Coleman or Owens and several people aren't where they should be. But, all in all Find-A-Grave works out for the good most of the time. Great video. Maybe, you will find out more about the murders later.
WOW, finding the graveyard must have been exciting. Yes nice people in West Virginia. And finding people is difficult for different reasons but the people tend to call someone by their middle name. Example, my husband's aunt was known as Louise. I didn't know her name was Gertrude until a few days before she died when she was 98 years old. We called my husband by his middle name and his relatives calls my son by his middle name. Thank you
Thanks Marlena =)
Heather what part of SC are your dads family from? Maybe one day you and Leo could tell us the story of how you two met!
Wow what a story! ❤ thank you for sharing this information. Can’t wait for the red of the story
Andrew and Gertrude Marshall is my grandparents. They are buried up behind the school somewhere. The story doesn’t have all the information but their next to youngest daughter was my mom Justine Marshall. She was 14 when they got killed. Gertrude was a Maynard before marrying my grandfather. I was told Willie spent 11 years for murdering them and when he got out his wife Polly took him back because he put death threats on her family if she didn’t. All their children are deceased They still have grandkids living. I am one of them. Sad story. I do have pictures of them both I got when my mom passed away. Just wish I had not been denied the privilege of knowing my grandparents. I was told they were wonderful people. So glad this video was shared on Facebook
THIS COMMENT WAS MADE BY A DISTANT COUSIN OF MINE
Her name is Judy Workman Fitch
Appreciate all of your posts. Lovely spring day you had.
Across the creek between the two bridges was where jack Dempsey s aunt lived. I think there’s a gas station there now . My uncle 7:29 Forest McCoy played on the 1962 state championship team
I appreciate you guys for doing this extremely hard work for us to enjoy and learn history. You're absolutely right about how difficult it can be to get the correct information. Plus driving to the locations, record, edit, and upload the videos. I enjoyed this video and thank you so much for all that you do. Peace and blessings.
Thank you!
I went to school there from 1977 to 1982 and some of the best times and memories of my life were there, i I had heard of a shooting there before but never heard or researched any details, thanks for sharing
Me too
Love my home state of WV. This is your first video I've seen. I look forward to seeing many more!!
Awesome! Thank you!
The last graduating class was 1987 when Lenore consolidated with Kermit and formed Tug Valley High, but the school remained as Lenore Jr High for several years until the new middle school was built.
There was a lot of school consolidation in southeast Ohio in the 1960s. My school had Hatfields and McCoys! I think there are distant relatives of the feuding families.
I’ve been inside just like two years ago with my parents that were former students. Yes it does seem unstable and unsafe but if your careful u can go in. It was cool to go on with my parents and hear their old school stories
I actually grew up in the house behind the school on the hill. It’s my parents house and they own the school. It will be torn down soon. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Is it necessary to tear down the whole school. Seems like we tear down so much that could be repurposed...
@@jaymoore661 I wouldn't want to look out my window and see a dilapidated building everyday . Not sure why you'd want to repurpose something that's not needed anymore and Why you'd expect someone to spend a million dollars at a minimum for basically no reason. It needs demolished
The school was turned into a middle school, i don’t know exactly what year we left, but i know i attended September 11th 2001 there
New subscriber, Thank you, These are the stories that need to be told. Blessings to you and The families involved 🙏
Thanks for subbing!
I grew up in Delbarton WV I have heard of this story many times yes
My dad graduated there in 1985. He never told me much history of his school but i always like seeing it. Just reminds me of him
His voice makes all the video, so great 👍 👌 ❤😊
I was born in MoundsVille 👈spell check. Great reporting, I enjoyed this 🤗 Thanks, and God bless you much 🌹
Hi! I'm new to your channel and appreciate the content you share. My family originate from prestonsburg , Paintsville KY and Williamson WV, Mingo County. I enjoyed hearing about this story....thank you !
we are from burnwell.
@@sunnydayo6847 awesome!! My Mother is from butcher holler...Vanleer KY. Loretta Lynn is my second cousin, My mom's first because , Ted Webb her Dad is my Grandfather John Webb brother. It's been a while since I've visited but hope to get back up that way soon. Nice to meet you Sunny!!
@@Elisa-oj2dv yep, feels and smells like home, nothing like being surrounded by those big old mountains.... I would like to go back too.
@@sunnydayo6847 Yes!!😍
Great work as usual cheers Mick Svenson Australia.
Thanks for sharing more history of your area, beautiful country and some interesting stories you uncover . Thanks Again
This was just an awesome video Leo and Heather. Thank you for this most interesting piece of WV history.
Glad you enjoyed it!
You are so correct about the find a grave website. I found my great great grandfather on find a grave and I went to the cemetery in search but was not there. It's only as correct with info as the people who enter the info.
I appreciate what you do. I likely will not get to this area to explore but your video brings it to life. Thank you.
Would of never thought that the cemetery would of been in those people's back yard.
I graduated there at Lenore in 1979. And used to walk through that graveyard sometimes. Some McGuires lived up on Right fork of laurel creek about two miles from the school.
oh, very interesting thank you
What a shame that there is no closure for virtually anyone related to this story. Information seemingly lost to time😢
Maybe, at some point, you’ll stumble upon additional information🤞
Fascinating story!
Blessings 🙏
That's more sunshine than I saw in the entire year I lived in WV.
It rains a lot for sure
Hi Leo and Heather from Boone County WV 👋 I like watching your history videos 👍😎
Love my home state of WV! New subscriber
I found a marriage license of Elizabeth Marshall aka "Lizzie McQuire" married to Arvid Stevens in Pikesville Ky. Sept.12,1923 she is listed as divorced. Parents are listed as Andy and Gerdo Marshall. She later moved to Wise, Clintwood, Dickerson Virginia. This too is weird for her to take on the name McQuire if it were not. Things do not add up. Great video and history, you guys do a great job thank you. Second thought....maybe the two Marshall girls married McQuire boys.
Great camera, vibrant colors and very clear.
Another great video and shows all the hard work y’all do❤
Very interesting video, and the color and picture, from your new camera are absolutely fantastic. I love old school buildings, and their history.
Thank you very much!
These are my grandparents my moms name was Justine Marshall she married Garland Workman. The grave you found with Chloe on it was my Aunt. My mom was the youngest she was 14 when they got killed. Not sure if you will see this.
We plan to do a separate video of the graveyard, thank you for the information!
That will be great thanks so much for sharing this my brothers and sisters have been reminsicing about my mom and her family @@thehillbillyfiles
That was so sad. Also to find their graves. I grew up partially in Virginia and military. I found a grave in the woods before and on the outside of someone’s fence. Weird spots for graves.
I grew up about a mile from here. I went to Jr high in that Lenore high school building in the 90s. I did not know there was a homicide there however.
Just love the story’s you two put out there I’m going to have to get out there sometime check this stuff out on these story’s your posting
Referencing the Find A Grave situation, there are a lot of errors and sometimes people get testy when you change it. One lady had my uncle buried at an older cemetery that was part of the same parish but of a much earlier generation. She was like are you sure he's not at Blank cemetery? I was pretty exasperated at that point but assured her I was at his funeral and burial.
Your video is very good quality. 😊
Love you all presentation, lost to time
Thanks for watching!
Leonard can negotiate a great result about anything with anybody.
I kind of wonder what those blue plastic tarps were in the grave yard ?
Great video, thank you.
I Really Like this kind of old History , keep up the Good Work I really Appreciate it !!
Evening from Mobile Alabama. Shooting in this where far and few between, Their went on in W.V. and my home town in Mich.( Flint) Your Vido are super way you show in the back ground Just PRETTY your part of the world is. Keep all the hard work. The love of doing this task show. In ending NO I have not ran away and hide
Thanks so much 😊
On one side of my family, we are Parsons and go all the way back to Parsons, West Virginia.
But my great-grandfather, Romance Parsons, has Romance, West Virginia named after him. His first son was born on Valentine's Day in Jackson County named Dexter and he married a Bonnie painter. Bonnie's dad was a constable out in Sissonville area and was shot and killed on Cicerone Route in 1922.
I didn't hear the backstory until much later, and that was that Grandpa Painter apparently was fooling around with Mrs. Gibson.
Although Grandpa Painter helped George Gibson get out of jail by standing up for him in court, Gibson lay in wait and shot Grandpa Painter, killing him.
I figure there's more to it but people didn't talk about things like that. It was probably too devastating for them in 1922. My great-grandmother took to her bed and became an invalid, we faint due to the trauma and humiliation.
My GG-grandfather came, her father came over from Ireland, and I believe there was some stigma about being irish, too.
Great video thanks for the information.
Any time!
Very pretty day there. Not here more rain🫤 very interesting story. You are persistent weird that there is no death certificates you do not look old at all. I feel your pain with find a grave looking for my great grandparents anyone whom I could have asked is dead. A really good video Leo now you have Heather in a briar patch too 😁
Guys, sometimes shining a flashlight from the side of the stones make the names show up on the video.
Wow another place I been my first husband was from Kermit West Virginia. But he went school at Lenore for awhile back 60s 70s he’s dead can’t ask him love ur videos I am the one who comment other day about the video on frozen creek ky I live on raccoon up from frozen lol
Amazing investigative work! Awesome video thank you
❤ from West Virginia
Love this history!! You 2 are awesome😊
Thanks so much!
Wow sad to see how unkept and disrespected the graveyard is kept very sad
Such a interesting story and great video... Thanks for making all these videos...
I live in WV, interesting video.
Thanks for watching!
This is my great great grandparents
My town is Rangers too. You 2 are just rad!!
Prayers for the family for answers and justice.
Find a Grave indicates my cousin is at a particular cemetery. went there, had it checked by the personal and she is not there. Cemetery wasn't even built at the time
I am so surprised how grave yard are in someone's backyard.
I just found out in WV and a couple of other states if you own the land you can be buried on it so Im thinking the owned the land and lived there 😔
I have had people tell me that we are too polite, especially while driving.
I thought that was funny until I went out of state and found out about the rude people.
No wonder they liked us so well.
Great job with the site and the research
Pollie was listed as Head of Household in the 1940 Census and separated in the 1950 Census. She died in Nov. 1986 in Lenore, WV. In the 1940 Census, Willie was listed as being in the West Virginia State Prison. Willie supposedly died in Oct. 1974 in Lenore, WV.
The family has commented on the video, Willie did 11 years and got back with pollie.
I would've liked this video but I didn't want to be #6 six VI. So here's my thumbs up 👍
Is there ever any relatives still there that may know something?
You should try taking rubbings of the headstones, sometimes those are easier to read. Just need a few crayons and a long piece of paper.
There’s place fairly close to Lenore called 22 mine road off 119 ….there’s you a good story…mami Thurman
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Is the road located in Holden. My grandpa Sheppard worked at Holden 22 mine way back before WW2.