Devil Anse Hatfield 's timbering operation was a source of wealth for his family , while the McCoys were more of a lower - middle - class family .
The Hatfields were more affluent than the McCoys and were well - connected politically .
Devil Anse Hatfield 's timbering operation was a source of wealth for his family , while the McCoys were more of a lower - middle - class family .
The Hatfields were more affluent than the McCoys and were well - connected politically .