Tag Archives: Captain Bill Strong

Dial Sanford Williams

Posted on September 2, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the short life of Lieut. Dial S. Williams. Continue reading →

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Killing “Bad John” Akemon

Posted on February 14, 2022 by sdbowling

It took several bullets to kill “Bad John” Akemon, but he tried for one more bite before he died.

One of Breathitt County’s leading feudists was killed in February 1911. Continue reading →

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