04/29/2026
William Anderson “Devil Anse” Hatfield and his wife Levicy built a life together in a home filled with love, resilience, and the everyday rhythms of family. Within its walls, they raised their children, welcomed neighbors and kin, and created a place where laughter, hardship, and community were deeply intertwined.
This photograph captures their 1906 home on Main Island Creek in Sarah Ann, Logan County, West Virginia—a symbol of the family’s move toward stability after years spent along the Tug Fork in more rugged conditions. Leaving behind the tensions tied to the Hatfield-McCoy feud, the Hatfields established this thriving homestead, complete with farmland, orchards, livestock, and multiple outbuildings.
Modern for its time, the two-story farmhouse featured glass windows, high ceilings, wallpapered rooms, and several fireplaces, all enclosed by a white picket fence. The surrounding property reflected Anse’s ambition and character, from gardens and root cellars to a barn that once housed black bears he raised from cubs. Together, it stood as a lasting testament to the strength, ingenuity, and legacy of the Hatfield family.
— KD
Photo courtesy of James Aiken
