Cabell County VA

Biography of Elisha Wesley McComas, Hon.

Elisha W. McComas, born in Cabell County, Virginia, emerged as a prominent national figure through his legal and political pursuits. He served as a captain in the Mexican War and was elected lieutenant governor of Virginia in 1855. Following his resignation, he practiced law in Chicago, gaining fame in notable cases like the Jumpertz trial. After returning to Virginia and later moving to Kansas, he became a respected community leader in Fort Scott. McComas authored several philosophical works and played a key role in local public affairs.

Biography of Harry R. Harshbarger

Harry R. Harshbarger, born on May 28, 1868, in Illinois, is a prominent figure in oil production in Chautauqua County, Kansas. His father, John W. Harshbarger, was notable for his varied career, including service as a hospital steward during the Civil War and involvement in the meat business. Harry’s early work included running a meat market before transitioning to oil, where he oversees seventeen producing wells. A community leader and Democrat, he has served on the Sedan city council and is active in local fraternal organizations.