William S. Dunbar
Inscription
Born in 1823, he moved to Raleigh County in the 1850s where he was a carpenter. A staunch Unionist during the Civil War, he served in the 7th WV Cavalry until discharged due to ill health. Elected to the House of Delegates in 1863, Dunbar also served a 2-year term in the State Senate, 1864-65. He died in 1898 and is buried in the Dunbar Cemetery near Clear Creek.
Location
AddressJust off County Route 1 (Clear Fork Road), Clear Creek
CityClear Creek
CountyRaleigh
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.788840, -81.217380
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