Clans from famous feud together again

The most famous feud in American history took place sometime during the late 19th century in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky and southwestern West Virginia. This long-standing feud became known as the Hatfield and McCoy feud. Many have asked what initiated the feud, when did it start, and what was the outcome? There are no certain answers to the questions.
Several books have been written and movies have been made about this ill-fated feud in southern history. There has been much speculation that it started over the differences of allegiance in the Civil War. One popular theory recounts that Jim Vance, a relative of the patriarch, Devil Anse Hatfield, killed Asa McCoy in 1865.
Another popular legend states that Randal McCoy would not let his daughter, Rosanna, marry Johnse Hatfield. It was love at first sight for the ill-fated lovers, however, Rosanna died of grief over the death of their baby and Johnse was sent to prison because of his involvement in a raid on the McCoy home in 1887.
Still others think it was over Randal McCoy’s hog being stolen by Floyd Hatfield. Whatever the cause may have been, this feud has become one of the most famous in American folklore.
The Hatfield’s and McCoy’s are back at it again, but this time they’re having fun instead of feuding. The Hatfield and McCoy Reunion Festival will be celebrating its 9th anniversary in Pikeville, Ky. on June 13-15, with various activities, events and free entertainment suitable for the whole family.
The families of both clans invite all to attend this commemorative celebration. More info can be obtained by logging on to www.tourpikecounty.com or www.libby-genealogy.com.