Near Arnoldsburg in Calhoun County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Perry Hays & George Silcott / Louisa Hays & Amie Silcott
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 14, 2019
1. Perry Hays & George Silcott side of marker
Inscription.
Perry Hays and George Silcott, also, Louisa Hays and Amie Silcott. .
Perry Hays and George Silcott. Peregrine Hays and George Silcott were prominent businessmen before the Civil War. Hays was sheriff of Calhoun County and Silcott county clerk. In 1861, they helped form the Moccasin Rangers. After truce they helped arrange in May 1862 was revoked, the two were captured and sent to Camp Chase. Although later paroled, Hays and Silcott continued to aid the confederacy. ,
Louisa Hays and Amie Silcott. Perry Hays and George Silcott were married to sisters Loulsa and Amie Sexton. During the war, Louisa ran the Hays farm in Calhoun, raising livestock and grain. She reportedly took horses, money, and goods to her husband in Confederate areas. Amie acted as county clerk in her husband’s name, issuing at least a dozen marriage licenses. She later joined the men in Monroe County.
Perry Hays & George Silcott
Peregrine Hays and George Silcott were prominent businessmen before the Civil War. Hays was sheriff of Calhoun County and Silcott county clerk. In 1861, they helped form the Moccasin Rangers. After truce they helped arrange in May 1862 was revoked, the two were captured and sent to Camp Chase. Although later paroled, Hays and Silcott continued to aid the confederacy.
Louisa Hays & Amie Silcott
Perry Hays and George Silcott were
married to sisters Loulsa and Amie
Sexton. During the war, Louisa ran
the Hays farm in Calhoun, raising
livestock and grain. She reportedly
took horses, money, and goods to
her husband in Confederate areas.
Amie acted as county clerk in her
husband’s name, issuing at least a
dozen marriage licenses. She later
joined the men in Monroe County.
Erected 2017 by West Virginia Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1862.
Location. 38° 47.645′ N, 81° 8.491′ W. Marker is near Arnoldsburg, West Virginia, in Calhoun County.
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Marker is on U.S. 33 west of Arnoldsburg-Rocksdale Road (Local Route 18), on the right when traveling west. It is at West Fork Park next to the Arnoldsburg Fire Department, near the Little Kanawha River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orma WV 25268, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 342 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
