Tag: Feud History
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Shocking History: What Really Started the Hatfield and McCoy Feud?
Of all the feud-related topics one could explore concerning the Hatfield and McCoy Feud, what began the feud is perhaps the most controversial. Given that the history is tied to families that are very much present today, and very much emotionally connected to the story, this is a touchy subject that often comes up when…
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The Hatfields and McCoys: Remembering the 1888 New Year’s Day Massacre
The Hatfields and McCoys are one of the most famous feuding families in American history. This infamous feud began in the late nineteenth century in the rugged mountains of eastern Kentucky, along the border of southern West Virginia. These two infamous families engaged each other in a bitter struggle of betrayal, jealousy, and revenge. The…