Hackers Creek Pioneer Descendants, Inc.

Genealogy/History Library (HCPD)

Located in the historic Horner grade school in Horner, WV, the Hackers Creek Genealogy/History Library (HCPD) is conveniently situated between Weston and Buckhannon on Route 33. As a non-profit organization, we rely on funding from memberships, donations, fundraising events, book sales, t-shirt and sweatshirt sales, as well as hourly research services. Our mission is to conserve, preserve, protect, display, and make accessible the history, culture, and artifacts of the Central West Virginia area for anyone interested in their personal family history or the region’s cultural heritage.

Our History

Founded in 1982, the library traces its origins back to a coffee meeting between two women in Canton, OH, who discussed their ancestors. Joy Gregoire Gilchrist DeFazio and Betty Wimer Graybill sparked the beginnings of the library. Today, we serve not just the Hacker's Creek area but also the broader Central West Virginia community. Operated primarily by volunteers. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, we are open five days a week:

• Monday-Thursday 10 AM - 3 PM
• Friday 10 AM - 1 PM
• Saturday: By appointment and if we have a volunteer available

If you plan to visit from a distance, please call ahead to ensure we have information ready for you and to confirm that the library is open.

Our Offerings

• Family history research contributed by community members
• Obituary books
• Military records and loose papers
• Family collections (including boxes of unidentified photos and items)
• State and county history
• Birth, death, marriage, and census records
• Farm maps
• Church records (predominantly from Lewis County)
• Maps of Lewis County and some cemeteries in Upshur County
• Old phone books
• Historical photographs

We provide a wealth of resources, including:

We maintain an active website at www.hackerscreek.org and a Facebook page. While our website offers valuable information, members enjoy even greater access. Membership costs $40.00 per year and includes deeper access to the website, two journals, two newsletters, discounts on copies, research assistance, and connections with other members via a private email list and Zoom meetings.

We also host an annual gathering on the second weekend of August for our members. This open house spans three days and features classes, tours, and research assistance, providing a wonderful opportunity to meet others who may be researching the same ancestors. You might even discover a new cousin!

We invite you to visit our physical library and explore our website. You can join online or at the library, and become a part of our thriving community.

HCPD Wish List

These are items we use daily and purchase from our operating funds. It would be greatly appreciated if you could purchase and donate them to help the library keep cost down.

• Paper Towels
• Copy Paper 8X10
• Toilet Tissue
• Cleaning Supplies
• Baggies (sandwhich, large and freezer)
• Tape Dispenser clear tape
• Tissues
• Plastic eating utensils
• Paper Cups (Cold and Hot)
• Coffee
• Garbage Bags (30gal)
• Card Stock ( White and Color)
• Bottle Water

We do have an Amazon registry under HCPD (click on HCPD it will take you to the Amazon site then enter HCPD when asked for the Registry) Items can be purchased and delivered to HCPD, 45 Abbott's Run Road, Horner, WV 26372 THANK YOU!