I just came across a web page that would be of interest to Hardy County researchers. It's an article written by Helen Campbell "The Forgotten Ancestors of the West Virginia Guineas." ("Guinea" somehow being related to the Allegheny Mountains). The principal family mentioned is MUCKLEWAIN, but there are many HUGHES mentioned, as well as COGAR, JACKSON, BRAKE, DAVIS, MACE COGAR, GILLILAND, LOWTHER, PROPST and many more. Take a look.... http://melungeons.com/UnderOneSky/guinea.htm Buzz Brake Tacoma, WA