Before the Hatfields and McCoys were killing each other… they were... suing each other?

Could a messy timber dispute—not a gunfight—be the real spark that lit America’s most famous feud?

And what do chickens have to do with anything?

Join host Jason Hatfield to explore this part of the Hatfield and McCoy... misunderstanding?

What starts as a personal tragedy in 1865—the death of Asa Harmon McCoy—becomes the launching point for an unforgettable journey through one of America's most turbulent periods. Host Jason Hatfield takes listeners beyond the headlines of the Civil War's final days, revealing how Lincoln's assassination, Sherman's negotiations with Confederate generals, and the collapse of the South all converge to reshape the destiny of a man, a family, and even a town.

What we’ll discover is that history doesn't happen in a vacuum.

This episode of "This Famous Vendetta" explores unresolved issues and their evolution into conspiracy theories, using the example of the Kensington Runestone. It delves into the aftermath of the Civil War, the impact on returning soldiers, and the killing of Asa Harmon McCoy, shedding light on the complexities of the feud's origins.

Books I'm reading and reference in this episode:
"Ways and Means" by Roger Lowenstein,
"The McCoys: Their Story" by Truda McCoy