Oral History Interview: Gilbert Holton

This interview is one of a series conducted concerning rural life in West Virginia. This interview focuses on farming and farm life. Mr. Holton discusses his life as a farmer. He talks about his family, farm equipment, timber work, trade, the effects of World War I on farming and the railroad, the Great Depression, farm agencies, roads, local gas wells and he mentions World War II. General lifestyles in the early years of Mr. Holton\u27s life is discussed, along with the availability of doctors and midwives.https://mds.marshall.edu/oral_history/1161/thumbnail.jp