Which two families in West Virginia had a long-standing feud beginning in 1897?
Correct answer: The Hatfields and the McCoys
Player #15775339
The description is word-for-word the Britannica.com article. It goes on to say the original impetus is obscure, but some say it's from the Civil War, others when a hog was stolen. Bloodshed started in the 1880s when fighting led to a shooting, which was retaliated against with the kidnapping and murder of three brothers.
Iva
Every summer, Theatre West Virginia has a drama of the Hatfields and McCoys.
Located in the amphitheater at Grandview National Park, Beckley WV.
Very interesting play.
notjustanotherpretty
I'm descended from the McCoys, lol. Hope I never go to W.V. and meet a Hatfield!
Player #23994087
The mini series with Costner was pretty good.
Doug Moore
ZyggyStardust, it started over a stolen pig.
MC Merci
Misleading title as they were in both Kentucky & West Virginia.
Player #2178586
My father's family is from that area. His dad (my grandather) is from Pike County Kentucky and his mom (my grandmother) is from Logan County (Mingo County) West Virginia
Erica
notjustanotherpretty, I think I read somewhere that they actually ended the feud in the 90s I think.
Player #2077554
Both families Played in the first family feud game show
Player #36423004
I dated a Hatfield
UNICORN PANCAKES
notjustanotherpretty, YOUR DESCENDED FROM THE MCCOYS?THATS SO COOL!
TJ SISTER
That looks interesting to watch an get the skinny on the great hillbillies of life back then.
ChewyGazelle68623
I think the whole story is hilarious!! They meant business!!