Devil Anse Hatfield
American patriarch of the Hatfield clan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield (/ˈæns/; September 9, 1839 – January 6, 1921), was an American timber merchant and Civil War veteran who led the West Virginian Hatfield family during the Hatfield–McCoy feud.
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Devil Anse Hatfield | |
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Born | William Anderson Hatfield September 9, 1839 Logan, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | January 6, 1921 (aged 81) Stirrat, West Virginia, U.S. |
Occupation | Timber merchant |
Spouse |
Levisa Chafin (m. 1861) |
Children | 13 |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Service/ | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1864 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 45th Virginia Battalion Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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