Fayette County, West Virginia

Wednesday, the National Weather Service has determined some of the damage was caused by "straight-line" winds rather than tornadoes. Storms uprooted trees, destroyed buildings and caused power outages. More than 90,000 Appalachian Power customers in West Virginia were without power following the storm, and the company has asked crews from other states and companies of assistance in restoring services. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, "straight-line" winds are…

History of Jefferson County, Kentucky There are currently 120 counties in Kentucky, but one that stands apart from the rest. It is larger in population that all other Kentucky counties and has a rich history. It is adorned with historic Romanesque architecture, lush landscaping, and prize winning horses. Jefferson County, located in Louisville, Kentucky, is currently one of the most popular cities in Kentucky and has numerous tourist attractions and activities. Jefferson County is a diverse…

If given the chance to follow your curiosity, would you leave everything behind? The answer for a young Marmaduke Van Swearingen was yes. Born on January 2, 1753 in Fayette County Pennsylvania, the young man grew up on a thousand acre farm. His parents, John and Katherine Stoll Swearingen, had 14 children; Marmaduke was the fourth. The Swearingen children had a first hand account with the biased attitudes and expiernces possessed by the white settlers in North America, but Marmaduke seemed…