Snake Handling, Berry Picking Mountain Man

Question

Sharing the biography of Levi Dalton or Dorton Jr., one of the last of the barefoot mountain men of West Virginia. I'm working on his extended family. Fascinating roots.

Answer 1

Margaret -

What a great job on his profile!

Love this line:

The hissing and rattling of the first automobile in Morgantown, in 1901, drove Leve off the corner of High Street with cries of "Fire and Tow!" "Thunder and Snort!" and into the back country.

Is he a Notable by chance?  He would be a great addition to our Appalachia Project Challenge for July!

Thanks for adding our Project Sticker.  

Comments

Dear Sandy, I don't believe he has a Wikipedia page or otherwise meets WikiTree standards for notability, but he would be an excellent addition to profiles under the Appalachia Project.

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My what an interesting personality! I personally would stay clear of him and his snakes. Lol.

Answer 2

Wow! What an interesting character. What a life he must have led! :-)