Historical Marker

Thomas H. Trainer

WV 2, Moundsville · Moundsville · Marshall

West Virginia marker

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Born January 20, 1820, Trainer worked as a tailor before becoming a Methodist minister. An opponent of secession, he was a delegate to the state's first Constitutional Convention and served as chaplain of the 12th WV Infantry during the Civil War. He represented Marshall County in the House of Delegates 1865-1866.

Trainer died April 19, 1891, and is buried in Moundsville.

Location

AddressWV 2, Moundsville
CityMoundsville
CountyMarshall

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