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July-August Queries - From The
Pages Of The Kentucky Explorer. Help If You Can!
West
Want info. on deaths, marriages, and burial place of
the following: Jonathan West, my g.g.g. grandfather, b. Greenville, SC,
m. Nancy Rogers McLean, on 10/14/1815, Hardin Co., Ky. Children: James
B., b. 1817, m. Mulhulda Logsdon; Jesse G., b. 1818, m. Maria Mourning
Logsdon; John R., b. 1819, m. Sarah Jaggers; William m. Rebecca Jaggers;
and Robert m. Nancy Logsdon. Will pay for time and copies.
Jo Etta Brown
1530 Castleman Br.
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Culp
Seeking info. on Stephen Culp, b. between 1816 and 1825
in Tenn., listed in the 1870 Marshall Co. census and d. in Marshall Co.,
1/11/1875. His first wife was America S., no maiden name. They were m.
in Tenn. and lived in Bedford Co., near Shelbyville. They sold the farm
there in 1844 and moved to Marshall Co. in 1845.
Randy Wynn
112 Rathford Ct.
Madison, AL 35758-9202
e-mail: rwynn@traveller.com
Carpenter-Rister
Searching for info. on Fieldings Carpenter, b. ca. 1828,
m. Mary Rister on 5/19/1848, Carter Co. 1850 census shows they had 2 sons,
John (my grandfather) and Patterson. 1860 census shows Mary with John,
Richard, and Isaac. No further trace of Fieldings or Patterson. Mary Carpenter
m. Francis Marion Wilburn, 3/17/1864, had one son, Marian who m. Nannie
Montgomery, lived in Russell, Ky., until his death in 1913, "killed
by a train." John, Marian and Nannie's son, went out west. A dau.,
Zuda, m. a Runyon.
A.W. Carpenter
108 Maple Ave.
Wurtland, KY 41144
Adams-Smith-Houk
William Harve Adams, b. 12/9/1819, Ky., m. Mary Ann Smith,
b. 5/21/1831, Rockcastle Co. She was the dau. of Levi and Charity Houk
Smith. Seeking William Harve's parents or siblings.
Michael Adams
21800 SE 15th St.
Harrah, OK 73045-6482
Mullins-Riley
Looking for ancestors of the following families: Dulcinea
Mullins, my grandmother, b. 10/6/1899, d. 6/9/1984, dau. of Henry Mullins
(b. 2/1853) and Louranie Noble (b. 2/1867), m. 9/6/1917 to Henry Riley.
Both from Jackson, Ky. Henry, b. 6/5/1898, d. 11/16/1969, son of Joseph
O'Riley, b. 5/1870, and Sarah Pritchitt. Want to hear from anyone with
info. on these families.
Shirley Short Anter
13211 Meeker Rd.
Williamsburg, OH 45176-9622
Williams
Seeking info. on Henry Williams, b. 4/10/1798, Washington
Co., Va., who m. on 1/28/1822 in Pulaski Co., Ky., to Mary "Polly"
Williams, b. in Ky. Moved to Ind., Ill., and finally Ore. Need info. on
parents and siblings of both Henry and Mary.
Bev Schubert
P.O. Box 84421
Vancouver, WA 98684
e-mail: bkelsey@worldaccess.com
Cummins-Lewis
Seek info. on Hugh Cummins, b. ca. 1780, m. Nancy Baylis,
both supposedly from Ky., moved to Jackson Co., Mo., ca. 1830-35. Don't
have info. on their life before Mo. Will share their history in Mo. Also
need info. on James Lewis and Ann Elizabeth Stewart. Ann's father was John
Stewart who explored with Daniel Boone and m. Hannah Boone.
Lee Ann Harper
P.O. Box 345
Union Mills, NC 28167
Wright
John Wright m. Agnes McMurry, 8/13/1789, Botetourt Co.,
Va., went to live in Washington Co., Ky., soon after. Want to correspond
with anyone researching this same line. Was their dau. Sarah Ann Wright
Scantland, b. 6/28/1793?
Irene Lacy
1340 Edwards Mill Rd.
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Halsel-Wardell-Hayden
Need info. on the above surnames who were all from the
same area of Ky., near Lexington, in the early 1800s. They may have been
related by marriage, and eventually migrated to Miss. Any info. appreciated.
Andy Miller
2256 Glenwood Cir.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
e-mail: 75303.1531@Compuserve.com
Bryant
Seeking info. on families and descendants of Perry Bryant,
b. ca. 1850, Ky. Hart Co. census lists wife, Sarah, b. 1850, and children:
Martha, b. 1870; Eliza, b. 1872; Susan, b. 1885; George, b. 1886; and Mattie,
b. 1888. Grandmother, Birdy Mae Bryant, dau. of Martha Bryant, b. 3/1900.
Birdy was placed in Ky. state children's home, Louisville, 3/1904. Appreciate
any info.
Elaine Waddell
1603 N. Main St.
Munfordville, KY 42765-9445
Leonard-Dorris
What happened to the sons of Gideon Franklin and Nancy
(Dorris) Leonard? Thomas Franklin, b. 1845; John, b. 1847; and William
Lafayette, b. 1850. They were in Wright Co., Mo., in 1860. William was
back in Wright Co. by 1880 with a wife and two children, b. in Ky.
Charlotte Austin
9119 E. State Highway DD
Strafford, MO 65757
Myers-Boswell
Seeking info. on Jacob Myers who d. in Washington Co.,
Ky., in 1814. Where was he from? At the time of his death, his wife was
Margaret. Where was she from? Also seek info. on Richard H. Boswell, 74,
in 1880, Washington Co., Ky., census at Pottsville. He m. Lucy Gabbert
in 1831, Mercer Co. Who were his parents? Will exchange info.
Christine Stephens
64 Highview Dr.
Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
(606) 781-1458
Duvall-Rodgers-Buchanan
My g. grandmother, Mary Eletha (Aletha) Duvall was m.
to Will Rodgers, and they lived their adult lives and d. in Frankfort,
Franklin Co. Mary had a sister, Lula, who m. Will's brother, Walter. Want
any info. on the Duvall-Rodgers family line. Also like to know who parents/siblings
were of the Buchanan man hung in Wolfe Co., late 1800s. We believe he is
a relative of Ella Buchanan Peck (my husband's grandmother) and would like
to make the connection.
June Miller Peck
531 E. Market St.
Germantown, OH 45327
e-mail: jcpeck@JUNO.com
Peters-Lloyd
Seek any info. on the Peters and Lloyd/Loyd families
of Laurel or surrounding counties. Interested in Marry M. Peters, b. 3/4/1862,
d. 6/5/1926, Harlan Co., m. on 7/22/1875 to Luke Ray, b. 1857. 2 permission
slips found with marriage bond, one from Luke's father, John Wray, and
one from Lemuel Loyd and Sarah Loyd, late Sarah Peters, allowing the two
to marry. How does Mary/Marry fit in with the Loyds? Were they her parents?
Karen E. Lee
104 Jewel Dr.
Clayton, DE 19938
e-mail: JCGG74A@prodigy.com
James-Arnold
Need info. on William James Sr. who d. 2/3/1834, Jefferson
Co., Ky. He came to Ky. from Md. with children: Priscilla; Isaac; Nancy,
b. 1787; and William Bailey, b. 1794. William Sr. owned land in Md. between
William Forwood and William Scott. Where in Md. did they live, and who
was William's wife?
Sarah J. McKenzie
6260 Ky. Hwy. 256
Calhoun, KY 42327
Combs
Need info. on Dave/Davis Combs, b. 3/17/1847, d. 7/7/1922.
May have had bros., Jordan, William, and Shadrack (Shade), who were in
Morgan and Perry Co., Ky., between 1800-1870 (or later). Shade once owned
land near Grassy Creek which was later called the Roe Wheeler farm. Would
like to know locations. William lived at Bonny and Pekin in Morgan Co.
Lucille Combs
HC 81 Box 362
Mallie, KY 41836
Lowery
Searching for any info. on James M. Lowery/Lowry, b.
ca. 1865, m. Mary Alice (maiden name?) ca. 1884. They lived in Madison
Co. for a while, but moved and d. in Jessamine Co. He is buried on a farm
in Jessamine Co., location unknown. Issue: Charles, Johnny, Jimmy, Willie,
Mary Emma (Garland), and Lou (Lawson).
Mrs. Lynn (Lowery) Day
2821 Ford Hampton Rd.
Winchester, KY 40391
Arnold-Hamilton
My grandparents, Joseph S. Arnold, b. 9/29/1893, Pulaski
Co., and Dora Belle Hamilton, b. 7/22/1893, Pulaski Co., m. in 1914. Dora
was dau. of John Henry Hamilton, b. 10/3/1867, d. 4/4/1944, buried Blue
John Cemetery (where is it?), and Mary Ellen Campbell who m. on 10/22/1889.
Mary was dau. of Alexander Campbell and Elizabeth Ann (Annie) Morgan. Mary's
grandparents: Alexander Campbell m. Betsy Wilson. John Henry was son of
Ephraim and Eliza F. Hyden Hamilton. His grandparents were Tunstal Q. and
Ellen Hamilton. These families lived near Camp Creek, Blue John Rd., Pulaski
Co. Appreciate any info.
Diane Chapman
395 Vernoy Aiken Rd., Apt 17
Dallas, GA 30132
Russell
Seeking descendants of John W. Russell, b. 1873, d. 1943,
and wife, Malinda Jane Brown Russell, b. 1873, d. 1945, of Powell and Estill
Co., Ky. Both are buried in Kennon Cemetery, Powell Co. Believe children
were: Delphia, Elizabeth "Lizzie," Luther, Charles, Elzy, and
George. John W. was the son of Noah Baldwin Russell and Philadelphia Tipton
Russell.
Mike Blevins
2733 Gallows Rd.
Vienna, VA 22180-7137
Elkins-McCarty-Justice
Seek info. about Alex. Justice, natural father of Andrew
Jackson Elkins. Andrew was b. in Pike Co., Ky., on 9/15/1835. Mother was
Nancy Elkins, dau. of James and Mary Polly Elkins of Left Beaver in Floyd
Co. Also seek info. on Andrew's first two wives: Sarah Mary McCarty, m.
12/24/1856, Pike Co., dau. of Absolem and Nancy McCarty; and Catherine
McCarty, m. 9/10/1859, Pike Co., b. Russell Co., Va., to "Saly"
McCarty.
Bill R. Kersey
3406 Euclid Ave.
Ashland, KY 41102
(606) 324-1075
Cundiff
Seeking parents of Meshack, Shadrack, Benjamin, Frail,
Christopher, Basheba, and Patsy Cundiff. They were in Pulaski Co., Ky.,
by 1802. Will exchange info.
Joyce Howell
165 White City Rd.
Hodgenville, KY 42748
Holland
Trying to find out if James Holland and Sarah Gilbert
who m. in 6/1780, were the parents of or related to John Holland who m.
Margaret Bowling. John and Margaret had a son named Anderson Holland who
m. Rhoda Gilbert. They had a son named Gilbert Holland who was my grandfather,
b. 1/19/1878, Clay Co., Ky., d. 6/12/1961. Interested in pictures and info.
Mattie L. Hermanson
4560 NW 82nd St.
Silverdale, WA 98383
(360) 692-1331
Patton
Seeking grave location of Mary (Stamper) Ervin Patton
who d. 10/3/1914, Carter Co., Ky., and was buried in Bowen Cemetery according
to her death certificate. However, Bowen Chapel Cemetery in Globe, Ky.,
does not have a grave for Mary. Any info. about another Bowen Cemetery
in Carter Co. would be deeply appreciated.
Gladys Stamper Meyers
1912 Galetown Dr.
Severn, MD 21144-1487
Gaddie-Van Meter
Seeking place and date of death of Elizabeth Mary Gaddie,
dau. of James S. Gaddie and Emily E. Sympson. She m. Singleton H. Chaudoin,
10/27/1859, Taylor Co., Ky. She was living in Miltondata, Clay Co., Mo.,
in 1902. Also seek info. on Isaac Van Meter, b. 1820-21, Ohio, m. Rebecca
-, b. 1822, Penn. Children: Sylvester, b. 1849; David E., b. 1852; James
S., b. 1/21/1858; Mina E., b. 1855; and Daniel, b. 1867.
Chris Herndon
P.O. Box 250220
New York, NY 10025
e-mail: CVH6@Columbia.EDU
Turner
Looking for burial place of Thomas H. (Humpy) Turner,
b. 1812, NC, d. 1866, Ky. Also the burial place of his wife, Mary "Polly"
Johns(t)on, b. 1815, d. 1853. They were m. 9/24/1833, Clay Co., Ky.
Ernest E. Turner
P.O. Box 61
Lerose, KY 41344
(606) 593-7418
Thompson
My g.g. grandfather, John Thompson, is on 1860 Taylor
Co. census, #77, farmer, age 36, b. in Ky. Also listed are his wife, Elizabeth,
age 23, and 7 children: Martha, 10; Nancy, 8; James, 6; Wm., 4, Arnold,
2; Robert 1; and Sally, 3 mos. Later listed on 1870 Taylor Co. census,
#138, age 47, with wife, Bettie, and 13 children. I don't know what part
of Ky. they came from, his or her parents, when or where they married,
or her maiden name. Where could they have gone? My g. grandfather, William,
b. 10/13/1854, d. 3/18/1897, was only one left. He settled in Green Co.
Did they all die or did they move?
Michael K. Brownfield
503 N. 3rd St.
Chillicothe, IL 61523-2141
(309) 274-4254
e-mail: mkb@mtco.com
Anderson-Stewart
My father (Anderson) was from Grayson Co., and my mother
(Stewart) was from Edmonson Co. I'm looking for Daniel K. Anderson's siblings'
families and parents. Believe he was b. in Tenn. before 1815. His mother
was a Cherokee Indian and lived to age 117. Aren't sure which state she
d. in. My grandmother, Rose Anna Stewart Durbin, m. Martin B. Durbin. They
moved to Mo. after 1900, she d. and was buried there. She was Catholic,
b. 1864. My mother was 8 mos old when the 1900 census was taken. She doesn't
remember her mother, so she d. before 1904.
Doris Grubb
200 Navaho Trl.
Brandenburg, KY 40108
Bush
Archibald Bush, b. 1802, near Cave City, Barren Co.,
Ky., d. 1833, Nashville, Tenn., m. Mary Ann Morton Nance. I would like
to find his parents' graves and correspond with anyone doing Bush research.
I have a picture of him and one of his sons who was killed in Va., C.S.A.,
1864.
Mary Potts McGowan
6628 Nolensville Rd.
Brentwood, TN 37027
Sasser
Looking for a picture of my g. grandfather, Joseph Sasser,
b. 9/4/1861, Laurel Co., Ky., d. 11/7/1895, Laurel Co. I will gladly pay
for a copy and postage. Please let me know.
Carl Depew
13250 Ridge Rd., #4-A-8
Largo, FL 33778
Wright
Seeking parents of Edward Cas Wright, b. ca. 1825, and
Henry Monroe Wright, b. ca. 1826. These two brothers were b. near Jellico,
Tenn. Both settled in Pulaski Co., Ky., ca. 1858. Like to hear from anyone
with info. on this family.
Clinton Wright
1095 Violet Rd.
Crittenden, KY 41030
Hembree
Am looking for a William Hembree b. to Ada Mae Thomas,
ca. 1948-49, in Jackson Co., Ky.
Bill Schwartz
325 Cottonwood Dr.
Dry Ridge, KY 41035
Ditterline
Seeking info. on William Ditterline and family. Children:
Lucinda E., Susan N., Marietta J., W.L. (killed in Confederate Army), and
Elam U. (d. in Tex., 1871, due to illness contracted in Confederate Army).
Dorothy Brelsford Key
2231 Lee Ave.
Conway, AR 72032
Gipson
Looking for relatives. Kenorich Gipson, b. 5/1887, m.
Nancy Phillips, b. 1880. Kenorich was the son of William Sterling Gipson
who m. on 5/18/1872 to (1) Serene (Rena) Fields, b. 1853, and in 1884 to
(2) Polly Southers, b. 1845. William's children: Jessie, b. 1874, m. Jolena
Greer; David, b. 1884, m. Mary Henshell; and Roseanne, b. 1886 or 1888.
Nancy was the dau. of William J. Phillips and Elizabeth Winkles who m.
on 8/5/1873. Children: Nancy, b. 1880 (?); Rhoda, b. 1/7/1897; and Martha.
Addie Purcell
2571 Airport Rd.
Bethel, OH 45106
(513) 734-2490
Alexander
Need info. on Younger Alexander, d. Lexington, Ky., 1921,
founder of the Lexington to Georgetown Traction line (later Bluegrass Traction
Co.), and founder of Brooksville Wellsburg RR in Bracken Co., was also
pres. of Phoenix Branch of Lexington and Woodford Co. Gas and Oil Co. I
am compiling a history of the railroad in Bracken Co. and would like to
include info. and a photo of him if possible.
John E. Leming, Jr., Vice President
Bracken County Historical Society
5 Sturbridge Dr.
Cold Springs, KY 41076
Wise-Bramble
Seeking info. on Ann E. Wise, d. 5/4/1837, wife of Hon.
Henry A. Wise, governor of Va., Accomack Co., Va., KGI. Also, who was John
Sargent Wise, b. 1846 (?), who crossed Federal lines with message from
Davis to Gen. Lee, wrote, "The End Of An Era," 1902. Also interested
in Bramble/Wise families of Scott Co., Ky.
Frances McIntosh
2138 Waterworks Rd.
Winchester, KY 40391
Thornberry-Stewart
Descendant of Matilda Thornberry Connett desires contact
with descendants of following children of Elijah Thornberry and Anne Stewart,
m. 1793, Va.: John, Elijah, James Lewis, Thomas, William, Elisabeth Ann
Kenny, Susan Holtzclaw, and Henrietta Hedger. Most of this family is buried
in either Dry Run Baptist Church Cemetery or Georgetown Cemetery in Scott
Co.
Margaret E. Smith
420 Brown Ave.
Osawatomie, KS 66064-1320
Hendricks
Believe my 4th g. grandmother, Nancy Ann -, m. James
Hendricks before 1790 in Ky. They are in the Madison Co. deed book in 1792.
In the Estill Co. deed book, 1813, she relinquished her dower rights to
sell property. Who was her 1st husband? Her maiden name? Who were Edwin
and Benjamin Williams who were witnesses at this sale? Were they relatives?
Peggy Hendricks Mackey
242 S. 72nd Cir.
Mesa, AZ 85208
(602) 981-2243
Makemson
Seeking any info. about Makemson Family History of Pendleton
Co. which supposedly existed, or info. on John Makemson Sr., farmer and
magistrate, Pendleton Co. John Jr. reportedly killed in Civil War prison
escape, 18 yrs. old. Frances Makemson, William Makem-son. The Makemsons
settled in 1831, Cullensville, Pendleton Co., Ky.
Billy H. Newman
RR 3 Box 399
Butler, KY 41006
(606) 472-2151
Rice
Wish to contact relatives and descendants of Brintha/Berintha
(Gee) Everman Rice, b. Carter Co., Ky., sister of Sarah Elizabeth (Gee)
Abrams, my g. grandmother. I am working on a Gee history.
Gladys Meyers
1912 Galetown Dr.
Severn, MD 21144