Black plaque № 45223

Black plaque № 45223

Jenny (Jennie) Wiley. Captured by Indians in present Bland Co., Va., Oct. 1787 or '89. Four children and brother killed. A child born in captivity killed also. Harman party pursued, had to give up. Came here and joined by others built stockade. After nearly a year Mrs. Wiley escaped, followed "dream" to safety here. Reunited with husband in Va. They settled in this county in 1800.

  • 5 mi. S. of Paintsville, US 23, 460,