Governor Henry Hatfield

June 10, 1913: Paint Creek-Cabin Creek Hearings Begin

On June 10, 1913, a U.S. Senate subcommittee opened hearings on the bloody Paint Creek-Cabin Creek strike in Kanawha County. This marked the first time a…

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February 21, 1913: Legislature Passes Workers' Compensation System

On February 21, 1913, the legislature passed an act creating a workers’ compensation system.It had been a major campaign issue for incoming Governor Henry…

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Sept. 15, 1875 - Governor Henry Hatfield Born Near Matewan

Governor Henry Hatfield was born near Matewan on September 15, 1875. While his Hatfield relatives were fighting their famous feud against the McCoys,…

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