Hatfields & McCoys

The Hatfield Family

 Inspired by the recent 3 part mini-series aired on the History channel I thought I would share my claim to historical fame. I married one of those ole Hatfield boys. Most people know the basic story associated with these two names, especially those from southern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky. Each side had (and still do have) their own versions of what TRULY happened, and stories have been passed down from generation to generation. However, even though a story this old can not help but to be made of fact and fiction intertwined it is entertaining nonetheless. Many claim to be descendents of the fueding families, especially if their last name is Hatfield or McCoy, and I'm sure that a lot from this area and some scattered across the US are related in one way or another. My husband is one of those relatives. He is a direct descendent of William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield. Devil Anse would be his great-great-great grandpa.

Capt. William Anderson Hatfield

Statue of Devil Anse - Hatfield Cemetary Sarah Ann, WV

The Family Tree: William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield's 3rd born son was named Robert E. Lee Hatfield,who then had a son named John B. Hatfield, who then had a son John B. Jr. Hatfield (Aaron's grandpa), who then had a son Jackie Lee Hatfield (Aaron's dad), who then had James Aaron Hatfield (my husband).

*Notice the continuing "J" names. It has been considered a tradition of this Hatfield line and only applies to the males in the family. I was instructed that if Aaron and I have a little boy that his name must start with a "J" because I can not be responsible for breaking a 100 year old tradition. If we have a boy J____ Hatfield it will be. I like tradition, plus it narrows down the possible boy names.

Any baby name suggestions?