Tag Archives: Feuds

Mrs. Hargis Dies at 64

Posted on March 31, 2023 by sdbowling

Louellen Day Hargis was thrust into the spotlight at the turn of the last century because of the national attention given to the Breathitt County feuds. She died in 1929 at the age of 64. Continue reading →

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The Death of James Cockrell

Posted on January 27, 2023 by sdbowling

James Cockrell is one of the numerous men who died because of their family connections or their own actions during Breathitt’s bloodiest days. Continue reading →

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The Marcum Family

Posted on January 19, 2023 by sdbowling

The Marcums were once a large and prominent family in Breathitt County, and then the feuds started. Continue reading →

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Enemies to The End- And Beyond

Posted on December 13, 2022 by sdbowling

Miles Terry took the grudge he carried to the grave, but he made sure his children continued his fight long after he was gone. Continue reading →

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James Hargis- the Victim?

Posted on September 14, 2022 by sdbowling

The power of newspapers through a look at Judge James Henderson Hargis- feud leader or victim? Continue reading →

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Letter Showed the Power of the “Hargis Machine”

Posted on May 3, 2022 by sdbowling

James Henderson Hargis built a kingdom of power and influence in Eastern Kentucky that extended to Frankfort and beyond.

This letter showed his power over Kentucky’s “Boy Governor” in 1903. Continue reading →

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Remodeling the Jail – 1879

Posted on March 21, 2022 by sdbowling

A group of designers worked the totally remodel the Breathitt County Jail in 1879.

Their eye for design and work were only temporary. 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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Where is Curtis’ Pistol?

Posted on January 13, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling April 4, 1963 – It could very well be the most significant weapon in Breathitt County. Without question, it was the most infamous. More newspaper stories have been written about the terrible results this weapon produced … Continue reading →

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Porter Sentenced to Life

Posted on January 7, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling January 3, 1922 – Thomas Kelly Porter stood silently and showed no emotion as Judge Sam Hurst sentenced him to life in prison on January 3, 1922. He said nothing but only stared ahead, uncertain of … Continue reading →

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