The Harts of Randolph
reprint 2026
The Harts of Randolph is a detailed genealogical account of the families and descendants of Edward and Daniel Hart. They were two sons of John Hart, a signer of the Declaration of Independence as a representative of New Jersey.
Edward and Daniel settled in what is now Randolph County, West Virginia. The book traces their roots from early colonial America into the rugged Appalachian frontier and provides detailed genealogy into the mid-twentieth century.
By combining historical context with personal narratives, this book goes beyond genealogy to explore how members of the Hart family participated in local affairs, endured the challenges of isolation and conflict, and contributed to the region’s development.
The role of Hart descendants during the Civil War, on both sides of the conflict, is highlighted. Through historical documents, anecdotes, and lineage charts, it reconstructs the family’s growth across generations, placing their story within the broader patterns of American westward expansion.
Preserving the heritage of a family and sharing a slice of Appalachian history, this book is valuable to descendants, historians, and anyone interested in early American settlement.
With permission from the family of Katherine Hart Frame, Randolph County Historical Society and McClain printing are bringing this faithful reproduction of The Harts of Randolph back to print.
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