Individual Details
Joseph Hart
(16 Jul 1797 - 4 Apr 1881)
Joseph Hart was admitted to the bar of Randolph County, Virginia in 1837. He moved to the summit of Rich Mountian in 1855 for health reasons. His farm on the mountain top became the site of the Battle of Rich Mountain during the Civil War. His residence was between the lines. This was the first land battle of the Civil War and helped keep West Virginia in the Union, as the populace was divided evenly for and against slavery.
Events
| Birth | 16 Jul 1797 | ||||
| Marriage | 1 Apr 1819 | Mary Kittle | |||
| Death | 4 Apr 1881 | ||||
| Burial | Beverly Cemetery |
Families
| Spouse | Susan Pickens (1804 - 1852) |
| Child | George D. Hart ( - ) |
| Child | Mary Hart (1826 - 1900) |
| Child | Maria Hart (1836 - 1880) |
| Spouse | Mary Kittle ( - ) |
| Child | Nancy Ann Hart (1821 - 1912) |
| Child | Milton Hart (1823 - 1895) |
| Father | Edward Scudder Hart (1755 - 1812) |
| Mother | Nancy Ann Stout (1756 - 1844) |
| Sibling | Nancy Hart ( - ) |
| Sibling | John Montgomery Hart (1778 - 1865) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth Hart (1780 - 1824) |
| Sibling | Susannah Hart (1782 - 1843) |
| Sibling | Deborah Hart (1786 - 1874) |
| Sibling | Edward Hart (1791 - ) |
| Sibling | Elijah Hart (1792 - 1818) |
| Sibling | Mary Hart (1793 - 1798) |