Call : 3042697091 Email : hcpd@hackerscreek.org

Family faces are magic mirrors; looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present, and future. We make discoveries about ourselves.

Gail Lumet Buckley, Writer

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:

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.

Patty Lesondak

Executive Director of HCPD

Our executive director has been with HCPD for over 13 years. Patty is knowledgeable about all HCPD-related. You can find her in the library usually on Mondays through Thursdays from 10 AM to 3 PM. Some days she works from home to update our website. Her email is hcpd@hackerscreek.org, or you can call 304-269-7091 to speak with her or leave a message.

Our Offerings

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. Click JOIN below to start your journey.

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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.

Contact information

Call : 3042697091 Email : hcpd@hackerscreek.org
Hackers Creek Pioneer Descendants

We are a genealogy and history library located in Central West Virginia. Our mission is to collect, preserve, share and display the history, culture and artifacts to those interested in their own personal family history and the culture of Central West Virginia.

45 Abbott's Run Road, address, Horner, West Virginia 26372, USA