Application for highway marker will soon be sent to West Virginia Department of Archives and History
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.
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.
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.
DONATIONS AS TO DATE
Jarrett Peters $100.00
Howard Osburn 20.00
Joan Carter 50.00
Linda Sturgill 50.00
Sandra Mayo 200.00
UPDATE
April 5, 2016
Today, the grave marker (shown above) for James Maynard arrived at the Morris Funeral Home in Wayne, West Virginia. The marker will remain at that location until we are prepared to set it. Plans are underway now for the setting of the marker, and will be posted here as soon as they are complete.
