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Yo-Yo Inventer Donald Duncan Born: June 8, 1893

Entrepreneur Donald Franklin Duncan was born in Rome, Ohio, on June 8, 1893, but spent his childhood in Huntington.He left Huntington in his mid-teens and…

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November 10, 1817: Kanawha Salt Producers Form Output Pool

On November 10, 1817, Kanawha County salt operators entered into a unique business arrangement that would set the stage for major industries in the late…

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March 26, 1918: Governor William Marland Born in Illinois

Governor William Marland was born in Illinois on March 26, 1918. When he was seven, his family moved to Wyoming County. After graduating from WVU Law…

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March 24, 1899: Statehood Leader Francis Pierpont Dies at 85

Statehood leader Francis Pierpont died on March 24, 1899, at age 85. He was born near Morgantown in 1814 and raised for part of his childhood in Marion…

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