My family is from Glade Hill, just outside Rocky Mount, and my grand father was probably knee-deep involved in the moonshine wars. I know he made his own up through the late 50's.
Nice people in area. Had moon I know back in late 70's. Got busy coal mining but went Smith Mt. Lake countless times. Got countless friends retired there.
Majority of your info was correct. You definitely did your homework. Much respect. I’m a Retired moonshiner from Endicott, western mountain part of Franklin. Of course this was way before my time but those boys wasn’t the biggest. They made their share of bootleg but I knew the old men that was sending it out by the tractor trailers full. A lot of that whiskey went to your bigger mob families up north in several big cities. Also the movie depicted Deputy Rakes was from some big city and was ruthless but he actually was a local from Endicott just past Ferrum where everyone made liquor.
I sure am glad to see someone from my part of the county make a comment. I agree with you, the Bondurant boy did make their share and were rough as cobs but my folks have been in the Ferrum, Henry, Providence Church and Endicott areas for 300 years. They all made whiskey. The Youngs, Philpotts, Quinns and more made piles of whiskey and could hold their own with just about anyone. Piles of movies could be made in those hill.
Greetings from Arkansas interesting content however he seems like a nice dude .. he is good looking Hey Johnny are you single? if so, I would like to meet you and talk to you God bless you your family.
I'm from Johnston county, used to work up your way near the pilot area. Those roads are crazy, almost like they where built to run shine and lose the cops.
Pretty awesome video just absolutely love your intro music along with all the history of this it's fascinating to watch and listen thanks for sharing until the next adventure besafe 😊 👻 👀 ❤
My paternal grandpa was a moonshiner all his days until he died, in Nicholas County, WV. He married 6 women legally, and had one in each county surrounding and he would run from one to the other when his trail got hot. We kids and grandkids never knew this until the family tree. He knew the Bondurants according to my grandma. I found out here in Raleigh County which is where Beckley is, he had fueds here with the biggest and baddest of them all, so when I moved here I asked around. Nobody messes with me after finding out who I came from. Thank you for your video!
@@hoodinthewoods YES now the deulings you described sounded more like my grand pa. I had any how evil he is from the locals around Beckley. I sent your video to my dad I am gonna call him today, see what he says. You ought to look into Nicholas County moonshine though I promise that if most records still exist, you won't be bored.
@@hoodinthewoods back then in gpa days there were no ss numbers or cars or drivers license. He would spell his name differently on every marriage paper. Back then you could con anybody with a wrong name they had no way to prove anything we have copies of all of those it's embarrassing honestly. But, can't change it.
@@hoodinthewoods Greetings from fort smith Arkansas my name is Anna you seem like a very nice man ...are you single or married? if single I would like to talk to you ...God bless you and yours you're a good-looking man
Greetings from Arkansas my name is Anna where are you from? you sound northern like myself would like to talk to you you're a good looking man...love this video and the content God bless you and yours@@hoodinthewoods
Oh woah dude well done. Just seen Lawless on Netflix and did some googling, some youtube and found your video. Well done, can see you done your research well. Curious to see have you covered those other two fellas..
Did you ever find out where the family homestead was. I messaged you on fb messenger about it. I’m doing some research and trying to see about getting permission to do some detecting on the properties.
And you wonder why a person drives these like wfo,,,ya sposed to,get ya onto da drop,,,live over that mountain over there👉,stuff will make you crazy🤪craig county proud here,,,🇺🇸
I think I remember driving by and seeing you shoot this video and my uncle ended coming up and asking what you were doing there (at the mill) lol man I miss seeing everything grown up like that There's alot of history to that place.
I really enjoyed this video! I have found myself very fascinated by this story. My family and I visited Franklin County a few weeks ago. I want to return and see some of the actual sites of this story. Do you have a map of where the story took place?
Love the video! I respectfully have 1 correction though... At video mark 8 minutes and 10 seconds you shared the Deputy Richards story. You said his name was John, but in fact his name was Thomas Jefferson (aka TJ) better known as Jeff. He was my Great Grandfather! Great video though! Great information! I appreciate you!
My Ashley’s have been in southern Indiana since soon after the end of the revolution and that’s where my dad was born. But I do have a cousin called Gary Ashley lol
Good story I don't know if you are or not but I would be interested in reading a non fiction book of all the events you talked about 👍I don't think I am the only person that would buy it . you keep doing you .
Thankyou, this was 5 years ago and i have definitly had a few skill and equipment upgrades since then. this is one of my oldest videos, if you like SWVA history check out some of my newer stuff
My family has resided here in Franklin County for almost 300 years, before it even became a county. Glad to see some heritage and history
My family and I just bought land in Franklin. The old water wheel on Runnet Bag rd. Truly beautiful place.
Do you know were they came from before that
My family is from Glade Hill, just outside Rocky Mount, and my grand father was probably knee-deep involved in the moonshine wars. I know he made his own up through the late 50's.
Nice people in area. Had moon I know back in late 70's. Got busy coal mining but went Smith Mt. Lake countless times. Got countless friends retired there.
Love seeing the beautiful Virginia back roads!!!❤
Majority of your info was correct. You definitely did your homework. Much respect.
I’m a Retired moonshiner from Endicott, western mountain part of Franklin. Of course this was way before my time but those boys wasn’t the biggest. They made their share of bootleg but I knew the old men that was sending it out by the tractor trailers full. A lot of that whiskey went to your bigger mob families up north in several big cities. Also the movie depicted Deputy Rakes was from some big city and was ruthless but he actually was a local from Endicott just past Ferrum where everyone made liquor.
Thankyou
I sure am glad to see someone from my part of the county make a comment. I agree with you, the Bondurant boy did make their share and were rough as cobs but my folks have been in the Ferrum, Henry, Providence Church and Endicott areas for 300 years. They all made whiskey. The Youngs, Philpotts, Quinns and more made piles of whiskey and could hold their own with just about anyone. Piles of movies could be made in those hill.
Super cool history to learn about. My husband is Deputy Rakes great grandson.
You are a good looking man..@@hoodinthewoods
Greetings from Arkansas interesting content however he seems like a nice dude .. he is good looking Hey Johnny are you single? if so, I would like to meet you and talk to you God bless you your family.
I'm from Johnston county, used to work up your way near the pilot area. Those roads are crazy, almost like they where built to run shine and lose the cops.
Lol why lord yes of course🤷♀️
I grew up @1:13. Cool to see here. I have so much history here, almost all of my history.
Great story, keep them coming.
I moved here to Franklin Co Virginia from Southern West Virginia years ago love it here
Pretty awesome video just absolutely love your intro music along with all the history of this it's fascinating to watch and listen thanks for sharing until the next adventure besafe 😊 👻 👀 ❤
I live just right up the road here in Wirtz,watched the movie Lawless last night on netflix
Thanks for the History!
Great video brother.
Great bit of history, you've done your homework 👍🏻👍🏻
Proud to be the grandson of a 1920's and 1930's Patrick County moonshiner!!! CPW
Holy shit my grandpa was a big cat moonshiner back in the day kinda lit I’ve been to damn near everywhere in this video lmao
Moonshine, Coal Mine or moving on down the line 😂
My paternal grandpa was a moonshiner all his days until he died, in Nicholas County, WV. He married 6 women legally, and had one in each county surrounding and he would run from one to the other when his trail got hot. We kids and grandkids never knew this until the family tree. He knew the Bondurants according to my grandma. I found out here in Raleigh County which is where Beckley is, he had fueds here with the biggest and baddest of them all, so when I moved here I asked around. Nobody messes with me after finding out who I came from. Thank you for your video!
so very interesting
@@hoodinthewoods YES now the deulings you described sounded more like my grand pa. I had any how evil he is from the locals around Beckley. I sent your video to my dad I am gonna call him today, see what he says. You ought to look into Nicholas County moonshine though I promise that if most records still exist, you won't be bored.
@@hoodinthewoods back then in gpa days there were no ss numbers or cars or drivers license. He would spell his name differently on every marriage paper. Back then you could con anybody with a wrong name they had no way to prove anything we have copies of all of those it's embarrassing honestly. But, can't change it.
@@hoodinthewoods Greetings from fort smith Arkansas my name is Anna you seem like a very nice man ...are you single or married? if single I would like to talk to you ...God bless you and yours you're a good-looking man
Greetings from Arkansas my name is Anna where are you from? you sound northern like myself would like to talk to you you're a good looking man...love this video and the content God bless you and yours@@hoodinthewoods
Franklin County also has a racetrack in Callaway
My uncle built the track. 😊
I just stumbled across your channel…awesome!
I’m visiting Rocky Mount, VA from Las Vegas and I’m going up check out some of the places you mentioned.
I hope you enjoy your trip, from Vegas huh, welcome to the jungle
Why Hood in the Woods??? Why not Squalor in the Holler???
You always do a very damn good job, You do make a very damn good history teacher., just keep doing these videos,
Relax dummy.
Dig all this history. Thanks.
Been enjoying your post on FB for awhile. Great video.
Oh woah dude well done. Just seen Lawless on Netflix and did some googling, some youtube and found your video. Well done, can see you done your research well. Curious to see have you covered those other two fellas..
i couldnt find enough out about them to write a whole video
You was only about 45 mins from my house. Thanks for sharing bud. Thanks for the history of the area.
Jus Dirt Fishin American history is a collection of small stories like these, I love it
I’m a big history buff myself. Love it.
Did you ever find out where the family homestead was. I messaged you on fb messenger about it. I’m doing some research and trying to see about getting permission to do some detecting on the properties.
Very good content
And you wonder why a person drives these like wfo,,,ya sposed to,get ya onto da drop,,,live over that mountain over there👉,stuff will make you crazy🤪craig county proud here,,,🇺🇸
The house and farm at the very beginning of this video belonged to Jack Bondurant. It was purchased from my grandfather Patterson around 1963.
That’s so cool
I think I remember driving by and seeing you shoot this video and my uncle ended coming up and asking what you were doing there (at the mill) lol man I miss seeing everything grown up like that There's alot of history to that place.
Lol are you the guy in the truck who stopped for a sec and asked me what I was doing. 🤘
thanks
cool video man.
Around 3:35 the intersection is very cool
Thank You
Just subscribed😍
I really enjoyed this video!
I have found myself very fascinated by this story. My family and I visited Franklin County a few weeks ago. I want to return and see some of the actual sites of this story. Do you have a map of where the story took place?
The bridge is at piedmont mill I can tell you that
This would have been a TARGET RICH ENVIRONMENT for Buford Pusser if he had been around at the time. A lot of research went into this video. Great job.
The story is really cool but the guy telling it is a creepy sob
Thankyou
Love the video! I respectfully have 1 correction though... At video mark 8 minutes and 10 seconds you shared the Deputy Richards story. You said his name was John, but in fact his name was Thomas Jefferson (aka TJ) better known as Jeff. He was my Great Grandfather! Great video though! Great information! I appreciate you!
My family ran drinkin whiskey Down in Alabama for many many years! To hell with someone who makes sellin whiskey!
My Daddy's Uncle was the second Sheriff's Deputy killed his Name was Clarence Simmons
Lita Regan I’ve been doing some writing on that too
Well how come he done got hisself kilt?
I would like to know your family history. My last name is Ashley and our family came to oregon in the 1800’s. Trying to trace it back.
My Ashley’s have been in southern Indiana since soon after the end of the revolution and that’s where my dad was born. But I do have a cousin called Gary Ashley lol
I'm from Ireland, anybody in the comments Scots Irish know what part of Ireland they come from
County Cork.
@@frankroche2920 Then you are most likely Irish as the Scots planted in Ulster, By the way that a good thing
@@frankroche2920 Roche is a common name in Ireland and the rebel county cork
I dream of visiting one day.
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Yo just sub not watching for free I'm kicking up
Good story I don't know if you are or not but I would be interested in reading a non fiction book of all the events you talked about 👍I don't think I am the only person that would buy it . you keep doing you .
Where is the bridge that they were shot
Maggodee creek bridge
@@user-ud9rl2zw7u I eventually found it, and actually went there. But, if you just type that into Google it doesn't take you to that location
Im sorry to disagree with you,'but', that sounds like an unbelievable amount of ingredients for one small county.
Shane hall
It is a very poor quality video. They move the phone/camera around too fast and don't focus on a particular subject.
Thankyou, this was 5 years ago and i have definitly had a few skill and equipment upgrades since then. this is one of my oldest videos, if you like SWVA history check out some of my newer stuff
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