CUNNINGHAM:

Nathan Cunningham, son of Joel and Mary (Casto) Cunningham, born in Jackson County, August 9, 1839, enlisted in the Union Army, 1861, advanced to place of Second Lieutenant. Married Permelia, daughter of William and Mary E. (Strain) Ray. Made a farm on the Millcreek side just beyond the head of Higly. Nathan was prominent in public affairs for some years next following the Civil War; was a Justice of the Peace eight years; Assessor for the county one term of four years; was assaulted and killed on the public road, in or about the Kanawha County line, by persons whose identity has never been established in any court. His widow, with her eight or nine children, managed the farm for many years after the death of Nathan.


Source: History of Roane County, West Virginia, 1774-1927 William H. Bishop, Esq. p 495
Submitter: Sandy Spradling, November 28, 1999