Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Puritan Mines. 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.
Charles Edward 'Charley' Cowan (Professional football)
He was born in Braeholm (WV) on June 19, 1938 (a Sunday) and died in Whittier (CA) on April 29, 1998 (a Wednesday).
Braeholm is located in Logan County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Puritan Mines (which is located in Mingo County).
Whittier is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Puritan Mines (which is located in Mingo County).
Stirrat is located in Logan County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Puritan Mines (which is located in Mingo County).
At the time of his death, he was 81.
He is buried at Hatfield Family Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Puritan Mines. 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.