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John Ball feeding two horses.

49. John Ball, Lewis Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
040858
Title:
John Ball, Lewis Co., W. Va.
Description:
John Ball feeding two horses.
Thomas Bennett, a Morgantown native and a Conscientious Objector, willingly served his country as a army medic during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, posthumously for his gallantry in action, becoming only the second known Conscientious Objector to earn the Medal. While under heavy fire, he relentessly gave life saving aid to the wounded, eventually costing him his own life. He was killed in Pleiku Province, Republic of Vietnam, February 11, 1969. Bennett was 21 years old.

50. Thomas W. Bennett and Grandfather Floyd Bennett, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
040854
Title:
Thomas W. Bennett and Grandfather Floyd Bennett, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1968
Description:
Thomas Bennett, a Morgantown native and a Conscientious Objector, willingly served his country as a army medic during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, posthumously for his gallantry in action, becoming only the second known Conscientious Objector to earn the Medal. While under heavy fire, he relentessly gave life saving aid to the wounded, eventually costing him his own life. He was killed in Pleiku Province, Republic of Vietnam, February 11, 1969. Bennett was 21 years old.
United States Army Corporal Thomas W. Bennett, a Morgantown native, was a Conscientious Objector, but he willingly served his country as a medic in the Vietnam War. Bennett was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously for his gallantry in action, only the second known Conscientious Objector to receive the Medal. While under heavy fire and eventually at the cost of his own life, he relentessly gave life-saving aid to the wounded. Bennett was killed in Pleiku Province, Republic of Vietnam, February 11, 1969. He was 21 years old.

51. Thomas W. Bennett, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
040853
Title:
Thomas W. Bennett, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1967
Description:
United States Army Corporal Thomas W. Bennett, a Morgantown native, was a Conscientious Objector, but he willingly served his country as a medic in the Vietnam War. Bennett was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously for his gallantry in action, only the second known Conscientious Objector to receive the Medal. While under heavy fire and eventually at the cost of his own life, he relentessly gave life-saving aid to the wounded. Bennett was killed in Pleiku Province, Republic of Vietnam, February 11, 1969. He was 21 years old.
Postcard photograph of Cowboy toddler John Brando

52. John Brando, Two Years Old

IDNO:
040815
Title:
John Brando, Two Years Old
Date:
1916
Description:
Postcard photograph of Cowboy toddler John Brando
Young daughter of John Ball, wearing a holstered revolver.

53. Arlene Ball, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
040812
Title:
Arlene Ball, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1918
Description:
Young daughter of John Ball, wearing a holstered revolver.
Dr. Jenna Bond

54. West Virginia Doctor

IDNO:
040785
Title:
West Virginia Doctor
Description:
Dr. Jenna Bond
Information included with the photograph: "Taken after Billy Burn's funeral.[ The Rev. Burns, originally from Kentucky was reportedly involved in stopping the feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys.] Identified Front Row L to R: Aunt "Polly" Johnson, Florinda Stump Burns, a picture of Rev. Billy Burns, Glen Weaver; Back Row: Scott Burns, Della Burns, either a Johnson or Stewart girl, Stella Burns, Everett Burns, Harper Burns, Arlan Burns (in front of Harper), Minnie Burns, Jennie Burns, Charlie Burch, Claud Osborn, Dell Burns, Rose Burns Moore, Elma Burns (baby), Rachel Gherke Burns, Calvin Burns, John Burns, Emma Burns, Frank Weaver."

55. Rev. William and Florinda Stump Burns Family, Calhoun County, W. Va.

IDNO:
040574
Title:
Rev. William and Florinda Stump Burns Family, Calhoun County, W. Va.
Date:
1910/06/20
Description:
Information included with the photograph: "Taken after Billy Burn's funeral.[ The Rev. Burns, originally from Kentucky was reportedly involved in stopping the feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys.] Identified Front Row L to R: Aunt "Polly" Johnson, Florinda Stump Burns, a picture of Rev. Billy Burns, Glen Weaver; Back Row: Scott Burns, Della Burns, either a Johnson or Stewart girl, Stella Burns, Everett Burns, Harper Burns, Arlan Burns (in front of Harper), Minnie Burns, Jennie Burns, Charlie Burch, Claud Osborn, Dell Burns, Rose Burns Moore, Elma Burns (baby), Rachel Gherke Burns, Calvin Burns, John Burns, Emma Burns, Frank Weaver."
Cousins of Robert Knapp. Some family members identified: Margie, Brown, Ruby, Monroe, Leslie, Irby, Condie, Bly, Helen, and Wilma.

56. Portrait of J.O. Beard and Family, Pocahontas Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
040512
Title:
Portrait of J.O. Beard and Family, Pocahontas Co., W. Va.
Description:
Cousins of Robert Knapp. Some family members identified: Margie, Brown, Ruby, Monroe, Leslie, Irby, Condie, Bly, Helen, and Wilma.
Outdoor portrait of Willie Burke.

57. Portrait of Willie Burke, Montrose, W. Va.

IDNO:
040478
Title:
Portrait of Willie Burke, Montrose, W. Va.
Description:
Outdoor portrait of Willie Burke.
Portrait of young boy, possible the son of Nathaniel and Matilda Bailee. The album holding this tintype has the name card of Charles R. Bailee attached on the inside cover.

58. Charles R. Bailee

IDNO:
040291
Title:
Charles R. Bailee
Date:
1873
Description:
Portrait of young boy, possible the son of Nathaniel and Matilda Bailee. The album holding this tintype has the name card of Charles R. Bailee attached on the inside cover.
Bailee,a construction engineer on the C&O railroad married Matilda Biglow, a descendent of John Hansford.

59. Portrait of Nathaniel Bailee of Hansford, W. Va.

IDNO:
040290
Title:
Portrait of Nathaniel Bailee of Hansford, W. Va.
Description:
Bailee,a construction engineer on the C&O railroad married Matilda Biglow, a descendent of John Hansford.
Inscribed on the back of photograph, "My uncle R. O. B.". Also has a 2 cent U. S. tax revenue stamp.

60. Charles Bigelow

IDNO:
040241
Title:
Charles Bigelow
Date:
ca. 1865
Description:
Inscribed on the back of photograph, "My uncle R. O. B.". Also has a 2 cent U. S. tax revenue stamp.
Outside family portrait, only person identified is J. J. Charleton, second from the right.

61. Bigoney Family, Madam's Creek, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
040117
Title:
Bigoney Family, Madam's Creek, Summers County, W. Va.
Description:
Outside family portrait, only person identified is J. J. Charleton, second from the right.
A young woman in a high neck white dress. She appears to be wearing both a necklace and a pin watch.

62. Mable Burchinal Williams of Point Marion, Pa.

IDNO:
039892
Title:
Mable Burchinal Williams of Point Marion, Pa.
Description:
A young woman in a high neck white dress. She appears to be wearing both a necklace and a pin watch.
Only identified subject is Great Aunt Mary Burchinal,1st on the left. Large mounted prints such as this are called cabinet cards.

63. Group Portrait of Burchinal Family Members, Uniontown, Pa.

IDNO:
039882
Title:
Group Portrait of Burchinal Family Members, Uniontown, Pa.
Description:
Only identified subject is Great Aunt Mary Burchinal,1st on the left. Large mounted prints such as this are called cabinet cards.
A young woman identified as Annie B. Baldwin. The name "William A. Gatentin" is written on the back of the image.

64. Annie B. Addison

IDNO:
039865
Title:
Annie B. Addison
Description:
A young woman identified as Annie B. Baldwin. The name "William A. Gatentin" is written on the back of the image.
Cabinet card portrait of a young woman. Several of the Burchinal family are from Preston County, W. Va.

65. Lena M. Burchinal

IDNO:
039860
Title:
Lena M. Burchinal
Description:
Cabinet card portrait of a young woman. Several of the Burchinal family are from Preston County, W. Va.
Cabinet card portrait of an older man with a beard wearing a suit and tie.

66. Mr. Zack Brown

IDNO:
039859
Title:
Mr. Zack Brown
Description:
Cabinet card portrait of an older man with a beard wearing a suit and tie.
Group portrait of three members of the Birchinal family. One is wearing an army uniform and the elderly man and young boy are standing.

67. Uncle Will Birchinal and Son, Frank Birchinal

IDNO:
039858
Title:
Uncle Will Birchinal and Son, Frank Birchinal
Description:
Group portrait of three members of the Birchinal family. One is wearing an army uniform and the elderly man and young boy are standing.

68. Portrait of Lena M. Birchinal, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
039850
Title:
Portrait of Lena M. Birchinal, Preston County, W. Va.
Boyd, wearing Army fatigues poses in front of mural labeled, "Atlantic Beach, S. C." Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Kitty Hughes".

69. Luther Boyd, Brother of Kitty Hughes of Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
039524
Title:
Luther Boyd, Brother of Kitty Hughes of Monongalia County, W. Va.
Description:
Boyd, wearing Army fatigues poses in front of mural labeled, "Atlantic Beach, S. C." Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Kitty Hughes".
The description under the photo says "Tony and Teresa".

70. George Barrick Sr. and Margaret Mathers, Morgantown, West Virginia

IDNO:
039484
Title:
George Barrick Sr. and Margaret Mathers, Morgantown, West Virginia
Date:
1922
Description:
The description under the photo says "Tony and Teresa".
George Barrick Sr. seated on the running board of a automobile. The passenger in the vehicle is unidentified.

71. George Barrick Sr.

IDNO:
039483
Title:
George Barrick Sr.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
George Barrick Sr. seated on the running board of a automobile. The passenger in the vehicle is unidentified.
Barrick was a student at West Virginia University serving in the army in World War II. He entered into active duty again after being commissioned a Second Lieutenant, ca. 1948. Barrick was killed in Korea, July, 1950.

72. George Barrick Jr. of Morgantown, W. Va. on Army Base

IDNO:
039478
Title:
George Barrick Jr. of Morgantown, W. Va. on Army Base
Description:
Barrick was a student at West Virginia University serving in the army in World War II. He entered into active duty again after being commissioned a Second Lieutenant, ca. 1948. Barrick was killed in Korea, July, 1950.