MARCH 21, 2016
On Thursday, February 25, The Wayne County Genealogical and Historical Society forwarded an application to the Veterans Administration for a grave marker for James Maynard.
Along with the application, numerous other files concerning documentation for the application were sent. It is our hope that the application will be approved in the near future, so that we may get the grave marked. If approved, these markers are provided free of charge. We will keep this site updated with any progress.
We are informed that once the application has been approved, the grave marker will be received in about four to six weeks.
The Wayne County Genealogical And Historical society has obtained an application for a roadside marker to commemorate Rev. War Soldier James Maynard.
This application will soon be completed and forwarded to the West Virginia Department of Archives and History, who are responsible for having these markers made. After the application has been approved, they will order the construction of the marker. When it is ready for delivery, we will need to make full payment for it. Normal delivery time is about four months.
We are hopeful that the marker can be paid for and erected in time for an unveiling ceremony at the time of the Maynard reunion in September.
I am informed that the current price for these markers is approximately $1975.00. The marker will need to be set on the Department of Highways right-of-way. The location will need to be decided.
In the meantime, we must get serious about raising this amount of money to honor James Maynard. Donations will be made to the Wayne County Genealogical and Historical Society. (WCGHS) Make your checks payable to WCGHS and mail to WCGHS, P.O. Box 787, Wayne, WV 25570. Your donations will be greatly appreciated.
We are posting all of those who contribute on our website wcghs.com
While WCGHS is sponsoring this monument, we are not capable of paying for it, so all who are interested in having this memorial erected to honor James Maynard, must join in and support this project.
Updates will be posted on the Genealogical Society’ website, which is – wcghs.com Visit as often as you like.
Howard Osburn
304-272-3443