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Early History of Grafton Railroad Pioneers
A serialized tribute recounts Grafton railroad workers from Civil War to early 20th century. It profiles Columbus Atizen, Patrick Flannery, Vernon Beall, John F. Clayton, George Robinette, George Butler, James Wren, Anthony Cannon and others, detailing service on the Baltimore and Ohio lines, notable rescues, fatal accidents, and long careers. The piece honors their devotion, recalls historic incidents including a 1887 Parkersburg fire and a fatal 1883 wreck, and notes their postrail life and legacies in Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Houston
Grafton
Rien Yards
Abraham
Washington Street
Kansas
Patrick Flannery
Baltimore and Hio
Parkersburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Iron Horse
Piedmont
Vernon Beall
Piedmont Division
Gratton
West Virginia Infantry
Piedmont Local
St. Louis Express
Thornton Station
West Virginia
West Main
John F. Clayton
Baltimore
Philadelphia
George Robinette
George Armstrong
Hugh Barbee
George Sturmer
City of
Toad Street
Central Hotel
Anna Jarvis
Susquehanna River Bridge
Mavre del Grace
George Butler
Water Street
South Gratton
Rosby's Rock
Seaboard
Ohio
Wheeling
James Wren
Anthony Cannon
Lloyd Barron
Barron
McIntire
Cannon
Golden