Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Greyeagle. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
Crystal Gayle (Singer, songwriter)
Born: Brenda Gail Webb
She was born in Paintsville (KY) on January 9, 1951 (a Tuesday).
Paintsville is located in Johnson County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Greyeagle (which is located in Mingo County).
William Anderson 'Devil Anse' Hatfield (Folk figure)
He was born in Logan (WV) on September 9, 1839 (a Monday) and died in Stirrat (WV) on January 7, 1921 (a Friday).
Logan is located in Logan County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Greyeagle (which is located in Mingo County).
Stirrat is located in Logan County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Greyeagle (which is located in Mingo County).
At the time of his death, he was 81.
He is buried at Hatfield Family Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Greyeagle. The cemetery is located in Logan County, West Virginia.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.