Another Lincoln Movie

[Laurie Verge]

Bob,

Perhaps they meant a western Virginia accent? By the time of his move at age 18, I would think he would have acquired somewhat of a dialect depending on exactly where in Virginia he originated. I know nothing about Ward Hill Lamon's early years. Where exactly was he born and raised - using current geography?

I married into West Virginia stock from the area around Fairmont, and I don't recall any discernible accent from the natives of that area.