I was moved by your TH-cam video. My grandmother’s maiden name is Dingess. She has communicated several stories over the years about the family history and growing up in Mingo county in the 1930-1950’s. Apparently, the Dingess’s were known for their entrepreneurial endeavors (late 1800-1930’s) and association with the Hatfields. I have contemplated documenting my grandmother’s accounts multiple times over the years. It is my understanding there are several books referencing the family lineage and also an article published in the Smithsonian magazine (1999-2000) regarding two New York business men that “went missing” after a unfortunate encounter/misunderstanding with a couple of the Dingess clan. Keeping with the Appalachian art of storytelling, this heritage has been pasted down over several generations. It is an aspect of my family history for which I’m immensely proud and interested in preserving. Thank you for sharing your video!
Farley was my last name before I married. My grandmother was married 2 times, first to Carl Farley then to Barrett Hatfield. We left there in 1960 to Washington DC.
My Grandpa, Eli Fernandis Farley, born Feb.14,1877, helped mine and he and Mr. Dingess built the Chamber of Commerce, Coal House in Williamson, WV. I don't remember the year. I'm his granddaughter.
This was in my Suggestions today. My team and I are exploring areas of Mingo County. Right now we are in Dingess and Wilsondale. We are paranormal explorers and we are following local folklore. I was wondering if you had any folklore you could share with us to aid us on our journeys. Thank you.
My mom used to send me through the tunnel to get her cigs on my bicycle back in the 80's. Back then there were hundreds of coal trucks through there. It would get rather interesting at times.
I've been trying fruitlessly to learn about my mingo county family... I know my great grandpa Jay bell savage died in a coal mine explosion. That's probably the most notable confirmed fact.
+mary white The original settler of that name in our state, Peter Dingess, is from, and buried in my home town of Oakvale, WV. He was at one time after the Revolutionary war, the largest landowner in the state! I am a Meadows from Mercer County's East River District; and like you, I will always love my WV home, LOL! God bless! :O)
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My Dad grew up in SneppardTown located near Belo. I loved visiting that community ! Great times there !!!
I was moved by your TH-cam video. My grandmother’s maiden name is Dingess. She has communicated several stories over the years about the family history and growing up in Mingo county in the 1930-1950’s. Apparently, the Dingess’s were known for their entrepreneurial endeavors (late 1800-1930’s) and association with the Hatfields. I have contemplated documenting my grandmother’s accounts multiple times over the years. It is my understanding there are several books referencing the family lineage and also an article published in the Smithsonian magazine (1999-2000) regarding two New York business men that “went missing” after a unfortunate encounter/misunderstanding with a couple of the Dingess clan. Keeping with the Appalachian art of storytelling, this heritage has been pasted down over several generations. It is an aspect of my family history for which I’m immensely proud and interested in preserving. Thank you for sharing your video!
Thank You.
I grew up there and sure do miss home.
I hope that this book gets a second printing sometime in the future.
Farley was my last name before I married. My grandmother was married 2 times, first to Carl Farley then to Barrett Hatfield. We left there in 1960 to Washington DC.
I am a Mingo resident, I was raised on Laurel Creek bout a mile and a half from Lenore, and now I live in Dingess not far from the tunnel.
Our family lives on Elk Creek, Delbarton.
My Grandpa, Eli Fernandis Farley, born Feb.14,1877, helped mine and he and Mr. Dingess built the Chamber of Commerce, Coal House in Williamson, WV. I don't remember the year. I'm his granddaughter.
This was in my Suggestions today.
My team and I are exploring areas of Mingo County. Right now we are in Dingess and Wilsondale. We are paranormal explorers and we are following local folklore. I was wondering if you had any folklore you could share with us to aid us on our journeys.
Thank you.
You're family like mine moved away from the home place.
I just moved back. Plan on keeping the family farm another 120 years hopefully
Where is part 2? Thank you
My mom used to send me through the tunnel to get her cigs on my bicycle back in the 80's. Back then there were hundreds of coal trucks through there. It would get rather interesting at times.
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I've been trying fruitlessly to learn about my mingo county family... I know my great grandpa Jay bell savage died in a coal mine explosion. That's probably the most notable confirmed fact.
Anyone heard of Happy Farley, Tom Jack Farley or Lucretia Farley?
I saw a picture of the old scarlet tipple at mouth of 27 hollow.that's where my family the estepp's are from.
My dad was born in Matewan and grew up in Kermit.
Farley is my maiden name. Moore is my married name.
Where is part 2 of this!!!
Ahh, Dingess Sure Is Home Sweet Home.
+mary white The original settler of that name in our state, Peter Dingess, is from, and buried in my home town of Oakvale, WV. He was at one time after the Revolutionary war, the largest landowner in the state! I am a Meadows from Mercer County's East River District; and like you, I will always love my WV home, LOL! God bless! :O)
i have been to dingess many times. i know people still there. home sweeet home and almost heaven.
2:07 the dingess tunnel
3:16 the coal house, on 2nd ave Williamson wv
:57 I work in that train yard
:38 Sid hatfield
Devil Ance
That was Sid Hatfield at 38 seconds in
My mother was a Farley like to know more
My momma was a Blair, her Uncle was wade Marcum. My mother was from mingo county.
Anyone heard of Happy Farley, Tom Jack Farley or Lucretia Farley?