Kephart took the job of navigating the property transfer process so the hunting club land could be sold, according to Susie Huber, a historical society volunteer and the group president’s sister-in-law.
To do that, Kephart needed documents showing the club rightfully owned the land.
Apparently, he was given original copies of nearly every known major step the club took to launch and grow the South Fork Dam retreat, beginning with an application to file a club charter in 1879, National Park Service officials said.
Kephart worked with E.B. Alsop, a South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club trustee who maintained the property, to acquire rights to every parcel, documents show.
By 1903, Kephart’s task was a success. He was able to transfer all of the club property to an investment group’s attorney, who then resold the land in March of that year to South Fork coal company operator and sometimes sheriff W.I. Stineman for more than $55,000, records show.
To do that, Kephart needed documents showing the club rightfully owned the land.
Apparently, he was given original copies of nearly every known major step the club took to launch and grow the South Fork Dam retreat, beginning with an application to file a club charter in 1879, National Park Service officials said.
Kephart worked with E.B. Alsop, a South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club trustee who maintained the property, to acquire rights to every parcel, documents show.
By 1903, Kephart’s task was a success. He was able to transfer all of the club property to an investment group’s attorney, who then resold the land in March of that year to South Fork coal company operator and sometimes sheriff W.I. Stineman for more than $55,000, records show.
