Kentucky Oral History Commission
Interview Log
Name of Interviewee: Clifford Stafford
DOB: 1985
Birthplace: Paintsville, KY
Occupation: minister/antique dealer
Topics Discussed in Interview: - Personal information about Mr. and Mrs. Stafford
Industry that previously existed in Wurtland
Old buildings in the area
Churches in Wurtland and when they were built
The Old Chin's Branch Mission Church (this church belonged to a black congregation;
neither the church nor the congregation now exist)
Herbal cures of Dr. J M. Brammer
General observations about Wurtland's past
Genealogy of the Stafford and Franz (Mrs. Stafford's maiden name) family
The process of making charcoal in Wurtland
Interviewer comments: - Mr. Stafford has lived in Wurtland since he was two
years old and is knowledgeable about the area. He is articulate and willing to talk about the area.I anticipate a follow-up interview with the Staffords.”
Places & Names Discussed: Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky Nellie Franz
Wurtland
J.W. Crawford, Riverton, Kentucky Dr. J.M. Brammer
Old Chin's Branch Mission Church Attorney John. McConnell
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