Kentucky Genealogy Help Line
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Moore
Seek info. on John T. Moore, b. ca. 1865, Lawrence Co., Ky., son of William T. and Delilah Hale Moore, m. 9/30/1885, Nancy Lee Holbrook, b. 5/18/1868, d. ca. 1900/02, dau. of Ambrose Minton Holbrook, Blaine, Ky., children: Johnny, b. ca. 1887; Hubert, b. ca. 1890; Carrie, b. ca. 1888; Nellie M., b. 1893; and Mable/Ruby, b. ca. 1895. Any info. appreciated.
Harry Holbrook
P. O. Box 396
Hager Hill, KY 41222
e-mail: [email protected]
Land-Sanders
Seek info. on James W. Land, m. Drucilla W. Sanders, 4/17/1843, Madison Co., children: Mary Ellen, m. Josiah J. Eades; Ann Eliza/Anna, m. Stephen B. Moberly; James Jr., m. Rebecca ?; Cynthia, m. Ebsworth O. Farris; Nannie, m. James J. Hughes; Frances, m. Taylor Eades; and Bettie "Elizabeth," m. John D. Burchell. Who were James and Drucilla's parents? Any info. appreciated.
Jacquelyn Ross Golden
2544 Curtis Pike
Richmond, KY 40475
Johnson-Griggs-Sewell
Seek info. on parents and siblings of the following: Elijah Johnson, m. Levina Griggs, 1/16/1823; Benjamin Curtis, m. Nancy Ann Johnson, 4/30/1850, and probably m. 2nd, Ellen ?, Boone, Kenton, and Campbell Cos., Ky.; James Sewell, m. Dolly Grooms, 5/30/1821; Morgan Tolin, m. Milarea Elizabeth Jordan, 9/12/1816; and Lydia White, m. Samuel West, 12/5/1796. All were married in Clark Co., Ky. Also, seek info. on James Williams, m. 1st, ?, had George; m. 2nd, Rebecca Curtis. Any info. appreciated.
Darla Woosley
P. O. Box 971
Winchester, KY 40392
Farris-Cox-Baldwin
Seek info. on the following: my g. g. g. g. grandfather, James Farris, m. Ann Flint Burke, children: Clarinda, Silas, Melzar (Melser), John, Manirva, Edward, Thomas, Nancy, and Elizabeth. His estate was settled in Cooper Co., Mo., 12/7/1822. Who were their parents? Ann m. 2nd, John Moreland, Mo.; my g. g. g. grandfather, William Cox, m. Sary Cantrell, 6/13/1821, Lafayette Co., Mo. Who were their parents?; and my g. g. grandfather, Elisha Wright Baldwin, b. 1824, Hopkins Co., Ky., possibly the son of Kichen Baldwin, m. 1st, Nancy Bailey, 4/1/1809, Muhlenberg Co., Ky.; and m. 2nd, Mary Poplain, 10/11/1826, Hopkins Co., Ky. Elisha m. Elizabeth Jones. Who were Kichen's parents? Any info. appreciated.
Ronald C. Cox
3020 Shadow Lane
Thatcher, AZ 85552
Botner
Seek info. on descendants of James Botner, had son, Ranson; and Elizabeth Nunley. Need names of parents, siblings, children, and dates of deaths, births, and marriages. Any info. appreciated.
Dorothy Osborne
P. O. Box 76
Booneville, KY 41314
Powell
Seek info. on my g. g. grandmother, Laura Green Powell, b. 10/11/1850, d. 3/1/1888, m. William Dudley Patrick. Who were her parents? She was possibly Spanish or Cherokee Indian, possibly had a brother named Harrison. Any info. appreciated.
Vanessa Carlos
P. O. Box 1423
Deming, NM 88031
Hope-Herald-Forbush
Seek info. on Civil War soldier, Robert A. Hope, seven years old in 1850, living in Woodford Co., with Lawrence and Elizabeth Herald. Also, in the household was William Herald, age three; Elizabeth Herald, age one; and Elizabeth Forbush, age 13. When and where did Robert Hope die? Any info. appreciated.
Dorothy Hunter
HC 68 Box 2625
Mariba, KY 40322
e-mail: [email protected]
Adams-Saunders
Seek info. on Drury and Nancy Adams, Trigg Co., Ky., had Joshua, m. Cynthia Saunders, moved to Mo., became a Methodist preacher. On 1850 Johnson Co., Mo. census, Joshua, 53, S. C.; Cynthia E., 42, S. C.; with children: Artemissa, 16; Jepha E., 12; Carolina, 10; Hester A., 8; Elizabeth, 6; John W., 3; and Mary S., 1, all born Mo. Any info. appreciated.
Ruth Nichols
502 Cadiz Street
Princeton, KY 42445
Rose
Seek info. on David Rose, attended Revelo Elementary School, McCreary Co., Ky., 1951-53, left for Calif., 1953, had an older brother named Billy. Any info. appreciated.
Jay Perkins
P. O. Box 30
Stearns, KY 42647
Smith
Seek info. on burial sites and pictures of John B. Smith, son of Andrew Jackson B. Smith and Queentina Pigman, b. ca. 1853, Knott Co., Ky., b. ca. 1934, and his wife, Phoebe Sturgill, d. before 1915. Any info. appreciated.
Paul D. Smith
256 Park Lakes Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
606/626-1268
e-mail: [email protected]
Prater
Seek info. on parents and siblings of my g. g. grandfather, John Prater, b. 4/1841, Va. or Floyd Co., Ky., d. Morgan Co., Ky., m. 8/8/1858, Morgan Co., Ky., Perlina Hammonds, b. 5/1843. Any info. appreciated. Will share info.
Burl McGlothin
1202 N. Lenfesty Avenue
Marion, IN 46952
e-mail: [email protected]
Harper-Underwood-Stewart
Seek info. on following names: Harper, Dearmond, Underwood, Hilc, and Stewart; Muhlenburg, Graves, and McCracken Cos. Nathan Harper, b. 1764, N. C., d. 1810, Ky., children: Everett, Graves Co.; Matthew, Nelson Co.; Frederick, McCracken, minister; Blaney; Bryant; Oliver; Nathan, Jr.; and James. Any info. appreciated.
C. E. Harper
233 Sagamore Avenue
Akron, OH 44305
Crouch
Seek info. on Mattie Crouch, sister of Sarah Anna "Kate," m. Marshall Pergrem, 7/6/1884, d. 1925, Marshall m. 2nd, Sarah's sister Ethel; Ethel; and Adeline; and Smoot Crouch. Mattie and Smoot were my husband's grand-parents. Who were Smoot's parents and siblings? Any info. appreciated.
Ann Crouch
611 Stanley Street
Middletown, OH 45044
Center/Centers
Seek photos of the following: Solomon Center, Sr.; Solomon Center, Jr.; Sidney Centers; Green Henry Centers; or any of the offspring of this line. Also, would like to obtain a photo of the grave of Frances Vires, believed to be buried in South Fork Cemetery, Breathitt Co., Ky. Any help appreciated.
Jane Goodpaster
RR 1 Box 231
West Liberty, KY 41472
Hall
Seek info. on my g. g. g. g. g. grandfather, John Hall, Sr. What was his wife's name? All their children were married in Clark Co. Elesander Alley Hall, m. Clement Griggs, 3/10/1796; Fanny Hall, m. John Harris, 2/1/1800; Elender Hall, m. Otho Ashcraft, 4/16/1809; John Hall, Jr., m. Elizabeth Hall, 7/13/1817; and Elizabeth Hall, m. James Welch, 7/2/1817. Any info. appreciated.
Connie G. Waldrop
800 Holy Cross Road NW
Deming, NM 88030
Ledford-Beckett
Seek parents of my husband's g. g. g. grandparents, Joseph Ledford, m. 1st, 10/23/1804, Polly Logan, Fayette Co., Ky.; m. 2nd, 7/31/1811, Fayette Co., Ky., Jane Smith, dau. of Andrew Smith. Who was her mother? Joseph and Jane's children: William; Carter; Joseph, Jr.; Andrew; Martha J.; Sarah; and James Sidney. Also, seek info. on my husband's g. g. g. grandparents, Virginia Beckett (Becket), b. 1812, Ky., d. 1897, Trigg Co., Ky., possibly the dau. of Henry Beckett and Susanna Belew, Garrard Co., Ky., m. Quinton A. Burke. Henry Beckett was in Wash-ington Co., Ky., 1820. Thompson Burke was in Garrard Co., Ky., 1810, possibly a brother to Quinton. Any info. appreciated.
Sylvada Tyson Burke
1480 Major Lane
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Anderson-Burke
Seek photo of Reuben Anderson, d. ca. 1843; his wife, Lucy Burke Anderson, came to Pike Co., Ky. from Va.; his son, James Anderson, and his wife, Jane Perlina Potter Anderson, Letcher Co., Ky., dau. of Isaac Potter and Mary Huston Potter, are my g. g. grand-parents. Any help appreciated.
Elsie Anderson Hudson
P. O. Box 144
Ashcamp, KY 41512
Watson
Seek info. on Watson family, Brown Co., Ohio; especially, Roscoe Watson, son of Jane Williams, brother of Oland, m. several times. Any info. appreciated.
Lois W. Kuczero
P. O. Box 144
Quincy, KY 41166
Fitzgerald-Cameron-Bailey
Seek info. on following: Peter and Thomas Fitzgerald, Mason Co., Ky., 1790s; Jabez Tipton and Peter Todd, Madison Co., Ky., 1800s; William Wisdom Oliver, Leonard Davis, and George Cato Muir, Clark Co., Ky., 1800s; Isaiah Boone, David Gilliam Barrow, and John Fletcher, Montgomery Co., Ky., 1800s; Robert Cameron, Henry Co., Ky., 1800s; James Sill, Shelby Co., Ky., 1800s; James Riley Whitaker, Pulaski Co., Ky., 1800s; James and John Smith, Rockcastle Co., Ky., 1800s; and Jacob Gilliam and Catherine Maddox Bailey, Barren Co., Ky., 1800s. Any info. appreciated.
Helen Sills
1662 Cambridge Oaks Drive
Eugene, OR 97401
Begley-Foister
Seek info. on Dave Begley, raised by the Foister/Foster family; and son, John, Baptist preacher, b. 1880, Red Bird, moved to Manchester, Ky., ca. 1940, d. 11/1969, m. 1st, Polly Hoskins, d. 1914, giving birth to a girl, children: Byrd, b. 1910; and Taylor, b. 1912; m. 2nd, Chloe ?. Any info. appreciated.
Govan Begley
3113 Teakwood Drive
Hamilton, OH 45011
513/726-5556
Fraley-Hatfield-Yates
Seek info. on following: my g. g. g. grandparents, Daniel Fraley and Mary "Polly" Hatfield Fraley, Floyd Co., Ky., from ca. 1811 through ca. 1860; and my g. g. grandparents, George Washington Fraley, traveling Baptist preacher from 1865 through ca. 1900, and Charlotte Yates Fraley. Any info. or photos appreciated.
Sharon Cornell
P. O. Box 41
Parma, MI 49269
McElfresh-Kisskaden
Seek info. on following: Kisskaden family, Brown Co., Ohio; and Nathan McElfresh family, Fleming, Mason, Bracken, or Robertson Cos., Ky. Any info. appreciated.
William Weist
5380 Savina Avenue
Dayton, OH 45415
Little-Ketchum
Seek info. on Jake/Jace Little and wife, Bessie; and George Ketchum and wife, Susie Little, Breathitt Co., Ky. George had a brother, Martin. Any info. or stories appreciated.
D. J. Little
P. O. Box 577
Booneville, KY 41314
Yeary-Hall
Seek info. on my g. grandfather, Daniel Boone Yeary; and my grandmother, Hester Ann Hall. Any info. appreciated.
Audrey Yeary Konstans
46 Royal Terrace
Aberdeen, MD 21001
Huff
Seek info. on the family of my mother, Edith Huff, d. between 1934 and 1936, m. Dave Wallen, children: Ralph, b. 1926; and David Leon "Midge" Wallen, b. 1930, lived in Baptist Bottoms, Garrett, Ky. Any info. appreciated.
Midge Wallen
1684 W. Tacoma Street
Hernando, FL 34442
e-mail: [email protected]
Smith-Whitamore-Philpot
Seek info. on William Smith, b. ca. 1806, N. C., m. Elizabeth Whitamore, b. ca. 1807, Va. or N. C., came to Clay Co., Ky., 1850, from Buncombe Co., N. C., children: Lydia, m. Thomas Philpot; Carolina; Ruth; Margaret; John; Polly; and Levi, m. Rachel Bowman. Any info. appreciated.
Dorothy Hale Amis
8730 Ferncliff Avenue NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
e-mail: [email protected]
Kelly
Seek info. on George Kelly, m. Julia Kelly, Harlan Co., Ky., children: Paul, Lucille, Pearl, Mary, and Ruth; later moved to Middlesboro. Any info. appreciated.
Larry D. Braden
24905 Culver
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
e-mail: [email protected]
Banks
Seek info. on Morton Banks, b. ca. 1893, son of Henry and Ruby/Rose Banks, m. Ethel Simpson/Simpkins Hollon/Holland, b. 9/22/1919, Viper, Perry Co., Ky., dau. of Arch and Jane Simpson/Simpkins, children: Mettie C. Banks, b. 9/7/1941, Vancleve, Breathitt Co., Ky.; and Ruby Lee Banks, b. 3/10/1944, Vancleve, Breathitt Co., Ky. Ethel m. 1st, Sylvester Hollon/Holland, had Kenny. Where is Kenny buried? What happened to Sylvester. Any info. or photos appreciated.
Shirley K. Brewer
610 S. Madison
P. O. Box 174
Westfield, IL 62474
Pozza-Shockey
Seek info. on John Pozza, b. 1/21/1868; and James Pozza, b. 5/28/1870, Italy. Also, need help on following families: Anthony Shockey, m. Viola Hall; Daniel Shockey, m. Sarah King; John Allen Shockey, m. Matilda Birchfield; and Alex Raymond Shockey, m. Marie Huff. Any info. appreciated.
Jackson T. Shockey
1021 Highway 31 N.
Romance, AR 72136
501/796-2958
Dusky
Seek info. on Dusky family, Ky., 1792 - 1820, especially, James, son of Elenor Cook and Jesse Cook, m. Lydia Hill, Madison Co., Ky., 1/1815; Abijah; and Elijah. Any info. appreciated.
Fred Albers
7172 Hoefker Road
Litchfield, IL 62056
e-mail: [email protected]
Cahill
Seek info. on my g. grandfather, Benjamin Franklin Cahill, b. 1844, d. 1905, Breckinridge Co., Ky., a Civil War veteran, children: John, Henry, Fletcher, Arvin, Fannie (my grandmother), Sarah, and Maude. Benjamin's father came from Ireland. What was his name? Any info. appreciated.
Randal D. Mercer
1319 Kiper Drive
Leitchfield, KY 42754
Woolums
Seek info. on Orlie T. Woolums, b. 1895, d. 1977, son of Julia A. Green and Thomas E. Woolums, brother of Tommie, Wavey, Gladys, Daisey, Lillie and Myrtle, Scott Co., Ky., m. Blanche Johnson, b. 1901, d. 1992. Any info. appreciated.
Sue J. Woolums
527 Ridge Road
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
e-mail: [email protected]
King-Robinson-Smith
Seek info. on my grandfather, Charlie King, participated in Battle of Lookout Mountain, m. Jane Robinson. Jane m. 2nd, Capt. Wm. Smith, 1880; m. 3rd, Jack Hargis, 1891. Any info. appreciated.
Willard O. Smith
10030 N. County Road 25A
Piqua, OH 45356
Combs-Clemons
Seek info. on Thomas Combs, m. America Ellen Clemons Combs, b. 11/27/1868, Jackson, Ky., d. 10/19/1950, Akron, Ohio, children: James Goodloe, m. Docie Combs, dau. of Hiram and Eliza; Margaret, m. Losson Noble; Maude, m. Henry Jones; Gertrude, m. Hugh Garner; and Sam. Ellen and children on 1910 Breathitt Co., Ky. census, moved to Akron ca. 1918. Who are Thomas' parents and siblings? Where did he come from? Any info. appreciated.
Penny Combs Oldham
400 McCarthy Road # 421
Lemont, IL 60439
e-mail: [email protected] anl.gov
McCoy
Seek info. on Ezekiel McCoy, b. 1775, Va., d. 1840s, Ill., m. Nancy Davis, b. 1774, Va., had Ezekiel (my g. g. grandfather), b. 1805, Va., m. 1st, Smytha Jane Moore, b. 1807, N. C., children: John, b. 1829; Barbara, b. 1831; William, b. 1883; Tabitha, b. 1836; Ditha, b. 1838; Adam, b. 1841; Mary, b. 1845; and Sarah, b. 1850, all b. in Ill.; m. 2nd, Margaret Webb, b. Greenup Co., Ky., children: James Benjamin, b. 1858, d. 1926, W. Va., m. Minnie Louella Gullett, b. 1877, d. 1951, W. Va.; (twins) Emanuel and Ezekiel, b. 1859; Martin, b. 1861; William, b. 1864; and Mary Elizabeth, b. 1868. Any info. appre-ciated.
Linda Bradley
2118 W. Adair Drive Apt. 17
Knoxville, TN 37918
Smith
Seek ancestors and descendants of Martin Smith, m. Fanny Wills. Any info. appreciated.
Mrs. J. P. Underwood
4503 Winchester Road
Louisville, KY 40207
Fraley
James Monroe "Roe" Fraley, m. Laura Belle Salyers Fraley, dau. of Thomas T. Salyers and Louisa Barnett Salyers, Dry Bread Hollow, Magoffin Co., Ky. Would like to have newspapers clipping of article about their house burning, December 1917. Would like to have photo of Laura Belle Salyers Fraley, my g. g. grandmother. Any help appreciated.
Sharon Cornell
P. O. Box 41
Parma, MI 49269
Bowles-Harper
Seek info. on my g. grandparents, Elam Farmer Bowles, b. 5/5/1798, son of Thomas Bowles, Jr.; and Mary Harper Bowles, b. 1798, Chesterfield, Va. Any info. appreciated.
John J. Boles
9334 Danerail Way
Valley Station, KY 40272
Osburn(e)
Seek info. on my grandmother, Sarah Osburn(e), b. Harlan Co., Ky., 2/13/1878, d. 1/20/1967, dau. of Hiran Osborn(e) and Nancy Brummet(t), m. Mack Hopkins, 9/10/1891, children: Oliver, my father; Clarence; and Arthur. Any info. appreciated.
Shelby Hopkins
1906 7th Street SW
Ruskin, FL 33570
Smith
Seek info. on the parents of Lewis Smith, b. 1841, d. ca. 1883, m. Malinda Fox, dau. of John Fox and Hannah Riley Fox, children: Govan, Jerry, Sarah, Mahaley, Menervia, and Jane. Lewis and Malinda are buried at Buckhorn, Ky. Any info. appreciated.
Joyce Holt
2085 Highview Drive
Morristown, TN 37813
Allen
Seek info. on Harley "Red" Allen. Any info. appreciated.
Norm Adams
1797 Newcomer Drive
Galesburg, IL 61401
309/342-1389
Bolling-Baker
Seek info. on Mary Molly (Mae) Bolling, m. Andrew Baker, b. 1694, probably England, d. 1767, Va.; and Elizabeth Bolling, d. between 1820 and 1825, m. John "Renta" Baker, b. between 1735 and 1744, N. C., d. 1820, Owsley Co., Ky. Any info. appreciated.
Wilma Baker Moore
1039 Sunset Boulevard
Monroe, MI 48162
Webb-Hayes
Seek info. on John Porter Webb, blacksmith, Winchester, Ky., b. 5/4/1814, d. 5/7/1863, m. Mildred Aldridge, b. 1/22/1822, d. 4/5/1907, children: Martha, b. 5/13/1846, d. 4/1/1913, m. James Phillip Haggard; and Nannie, m. ? McClimmons. Also, seek info. on Joe G. Hayes, b. 12/29/1849, d. 3/17/1915, m. Calpernia Aldridge, b. 6/6/1853, d. 1911, Winchester, Ky., children Lucian and ?. Any info. appreciated.
Rachel Haggard McIntosh
1141 Waddy Road
Waddy, KY 40076
502/829-0603
e-mail: [email protected]
Vanderpool
Seek burial place of my grandfather, Enoch Frank Vanderpool, d. 9/12/1919, Leeco, Ky. Any info. appreciated.
Clayton Vanderpool
5837 Wildwood Way
Marysville, CA 95901
Ezell
Seek Ezell families, including Baalom, Va., Tenn., and Ky. areas. Also, info. on William Alexander Moore, b. Shelby Co., Tenn., possible son of William A. Moore. Any info. appreciated.
Dolores Wyant
2211 W. Catalina Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85202
e-mail: [email protected]
Pratt
Seek info. on Henry Pratt, b. 6/12/1809, Floyd Co., Ky. or Va., d. 6/15/1886, Garner, Knott Co., Ky., m. 1st, 9/20/1828, Sally Gibson; m. 2nd, 12/29/1835, Perry Co., Ky., Celia Hampton. Who were Henry's parents and siblings? Any info. appreciated.
Diane Stidham
HC 89 Box 1984
Barbourville, KY 40906
Neace
Seek info. on my grandmother, Tabatha Fugate Noble Neace, b. 1840 or 1846, dau. of William Fugate and Rachel Neace Fugate, m. John L. Neace. Where is Tabatha buried? Any info. appreciated.
Lucy Begley
14 Conquistador Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
Hensley
Seek ancestry of Thomas M. Hensley, b. 3/25/1892, Clay Co., Ky., son of Henry and Sally Bowling Hensley, grandson of John and Nancy Robinson Hensley. Also, need ancestry for Pearl Hensley, b. 12/19/1895, Clay Co., Ky., dau. of Harvey and Alice Hensley. Could Harvey be the son of Isham and Emeline Marcum Hensley? Any info. appreci-ated.
Jessica Cole
5556 LaGrange Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Cornett-Gabbard
Seek info. on Will Cornett, Owsley Co., Ky., m. Laura Moore, dau. of "Birdtoe" Jim Moore, lived on Fish Creek. Who are Will's parents and siblings? Also, seek grave of Menerva Miller Gabbard, wife of "Peahead" Sam Gabbard, Breathitt Co., Ky. Any info. appreciated.
Lowen Morris
RR 1 Box 81
Booneville, KY 41314
606/593-5150
Scott-Creek
Seek info. on following: parents and wife of Obediah Scott. b. ca. 1800, Monroe Co., Ky.; Daniel Wentworth Scott, b. 1797, Surry Co., N. C.; Emerson, Larkin, Radford, Phillip, and Joel Scott, went to Dade Co., Mo. from Ky.; and parents of Nancy Creek, b. 4/15/1780, m. 7/4/1799, Warren Co., Ky., Lazarus Webb, b. 1/13/1774, Northumberland Co., Ill. Any info. appreciated.
Anna Marie Mitchell
4108 NE Davidson Road #207
Kansas City, MO 64116
Gay
Seek info. on the Gay family, Foxtown, Jackson Co., Ky. Any info. appreciated.
Bonnie Gay Christensen
84136 Avenue 44 Sp. 629
Indio, CA 92203
Skaggs-Sanders
Seek info. on my g. grandmother, Annie A. Skaggs Sanders, b. 2/1860. Where was she born? Who were her parents? Did she have any siblings? Any info. appreciated. Will share info.
James W. Patterson
10121 SW 153rd Lane
Dunnell, FL 34432
Collins
Seek gravesite of my g. g. grandparents, William F. "Bill" Collins, son of Lexington "Lex" Collins and Orpha Gibson, b. 1835, Bell Co., Ky., m. 2/16/1856, Bell Co., Ky., Emma "Amie" Hoskins Begley (m. 1st Tom Begley, had four or five children), children: Sarah Jane, m. Squire Wm. Campbell, Knox Co., Ky., my g. grandparents; and Mary Susan, m. Wm. H. Tinsley, twin brother of John Robert Tinsley, Jr. Who were Emma's parents? Any info. appreciated. Will share info.
Mary Belle Tye Davenport
P. O. Box 88
Artemus, KY 40903
Jones
Seek info. on Hager Jones, son of Arthur Jones, b. 1898, Morgan, Ky., d. 1944, W. Va., son of Fletcher Jones, b. ca. 1860, and Grace Copley, b. 12/12/1898, Crum W. Va., d. 1954, W. Va., dau. of Sam Copley, m. Joyce Estep. Any info. appreciated.
Don Jones AY-2811
State Correctional Institution at Dallas
Drawer K
Dallas, PA 18612
Hollingsworth-Holland
Seek info. on James Hollingsworth, d. 1885, Pike Co., Ky., m. Susan Potter Bentley, children: Ike, b. 1872; William, b. 1876; and Lewis, b. 1878. Any info. appreciated. Will share info.
Lloyd Holland
P. O. Box 336
Regina, KY 41559
Williams
Seek info. on Levi Williams and his wife, Renie, had Addie. Where is Addie buried? Did she ever marry? Any info. appreciated.
Eva Dean Barker
107 Sunset Drive
Bethel, OH 45106
Bell-Wade-Sanders
Seek info. on William Meridith Bell, b. 3/27/1815, Ky., d. 11/20/1881, Wayne Co., Ill., m. 3/26/1840, Butler Co., Ky., Mary Polly Wade Hampton (had Wm. Hampton, by 1st marriage), b. 4/10/1817 or 1820, Ky., d. 5/29/1875, Wayne Co., Ill., sister of Irene Harris (wife of Alec) and Harriet Martin, had Mary Rose Bell, m. William Allen Sanders, son of James L. Sanders, b. 6/24/1824, Ky., d. 11/13/1895, Ill., and Mary Ann Butler Sanders; and seven other children. What were James Sanders and William Bell's parents names? Any info. appreciated.
Bernice Ehlers
443 E. Oak Street
Watseka, IL 60970
Derefield
Seek info. on the Derefield family. My g. grandfather, David Derefield, b. 1828, d. 1895, Lawrence Co., Ky., m. 1st, Mary Culver; m. 2nd, Melissa Culver, children: John Burwell, b. 1858; Laban, b. 1860; Almeda, b. 1862; Mary Ellen, b. 1863; Martha, b. 1864; Allifara, b. 1868; Loucretta, b. 1872; Corilla, b. 1874; Enos, my grandfather, b. 1875; Minnie, b. 1886; Marine, b. 1877; Hester Ann, b. 1883; and Sylvester Edward, b. 1880. Would like to correspond with any Derefield family member. Any help appreciated.
Mont Derefield, Jr.
4591 Harbor Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43232
614/837-0449
Collins
Eva E. Collins, b. 4/6/1890, Frozen Creek, Ky., d. 6/4/1968, dau. of Anderson Collins and Catherine Banks, possibly married to John McPherson, children: Stella, b. 11/16/1910, Calla, Ky., m. 9/27/1927, Estill Hounshell; Jane, b. 3/22/1913, Vancleve, Ky., m. 2/12/1930, Rachel Robids; and Josie R., b. 2/12/1916, Vancleve, Ky., m. 10/13/1939, Ray Link. Eva m. 2nd, Mose King, children: Mary, b. 7/12/1920, m. 8/1/1936, Jackson Brewer; Eual, b. 8/17/1922, m. Mary Tyler; Robert, b. 7/24/1925, m. 11/11/1949, Ruby Fletcher; James Luther, b. 11/6/1927, m. 3/12/1948, Esther Banks; Franklin, b. 12/15/1930, m. 10/15/1955, Mildred Duilumg; and Ardean, b. 8/13/1924, d. 8/21/1924. Will share info.
Shirley K. Brewer
P. O. Box 174
Westfield, IL 62474
Woods
Seek info. on William Woods, b. 1829, Lee Co., Va., d. ca. 1889, Johnson Co., Ky., m. 7/12/1852, Johnson Co., Ky., Lucina Stafford. Who were his ancestors and siblings? Where is William buried? Any info. appreciated.
Alvin Akers
3711 Firethorn Drive
LaGrange, KY 40031
e-mail: [email protected]
Abbott
Seek info. on James Abbott, b. 1799, Jefferson Co., Ky.; and Joseph Abbott, m. 12/26/1828, Frances Hooker, McCracken Co., Ky., lived in Hopkins Co., Ky., 1840. Any info. appreciated.
Greta Holloman
519 Gulf Street
Providence, KY 42450
Walton
Seek info. on family of James Madison Walton, b. 1864, Knox Co., Ky., principal of Hyden Academy and pastor of the Presbyterian Church, brother of my grandfather, John H. Walton, b. 1862; Thomas F.; William; and Elizabeth. Any info. appreciated.
Joe R. Walton
11060 Thornton Drive
Knoxville, TN 37922
Mullins
Seek info. on Frank and Vic Mullins, Carr Creek, Knott Co. area, children: Alex, my grandfather; Otis; Curtis; and Frankie. Any info. appreciated.
Shirley Hall Hatton
7727 W. HWY 36
Sharpsburg, KY 40374
e-mail: [email protected]
Edward-Ellis
Seek info. on Elisha Edwards, m. Dianna Ellis, dau. of Robert and Elizabeth Whitecotton Ellis, 11/1802, Fauquier Co., Va. Need their record of birth, death, and place of burial. Dianna signed bond in Mason Co., Ky., 10/25/1824, for dau. Elizabeth Edwards' marriage to John Devins/Devine. Did Elisha and Dianna have other children? Any info. appreciated.
Rosemarie Ellis Sutherlin
2735 S. US HWY 41
Veedersburg, IN 47987
Coleman
Seek info. on Robert Coleman, Owenton, Ky. area., d. 7/14/1885, m. Eliza Traylor. Who were his parents? Any info. appreciated.
Kenneth B. Coleman
5620 Alomar Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45238
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Oliver
Seek info. on my grandfather, William Dove Oliver. He left Hopkins Co., in 1875, with eight of his children from his first marriage. What happened to him and his children? Any info. appreciated.
James M. Oliver, Jr.
123 El Camino Real Road
Cadiz, KY 42211
Justice
Seek info. on my grandmother, Nancy Williams Justice, Johns Creek, Ky., dau. of Polly Ruithford Williams, m. Grover Cleveland Justice, Grapevine, Ky., son of Talbett Justice and Marthy Justice. Any info. or history on this family appreciated.
Sharon Hackney
415 Bastin Creek Road
Kings Mountain, KY 40442
Proffit
Seek info. on Tomas Proffitt, bro. of Sam, Henry, and Charley, m. Naomi Macown Proffitt, Graham, W. Va., sister to Hoyt Macown, children: Doshie, Richlands, Va., my g. grandmother; Robert; Tom; Edd; Ida; Maggie; Okie; and Henrey. Also, seek info. on Sylvester Hess, Rowen, Va., had Beverly Hess, Julo, W. Va.; Iria; John; Nelson; Alifair Murpy; and Naomi V., b. 4/28/1912, Richlands, Va., my grandmother. Any info. appreciated.
Donnie Ray Collins
06029-032 QRT 0-A2
P. O. Box 4000
Manchester, KY 40962
Harrison-Hedden
Seek info. on Harrison and Hedden families. William H. Harrison, b. near Mt. Eden, Ky., 9/15/1837, d. 1/19/1909, son of James Harrison and Sallie Cooper, grandson of John Harrison, was mustered into service at New Haven, Ky., 12/24/1861, Co. B 15th Ky. Vol. Inf., m. 1st, 4/7/1864, Sallie E. Houser, b. 5/5/1842, d. 6/21/1878, had several children; m. 2nd, 11/15/1883, Emma Pigg, had two children. Miranda Harrison, sister of William, m. Elisha Hedden. Any info. appreciated. Will share info.
William M. Metcalf
406 Russell Avenue
La Grange, KY 40031
Shockey-Grimes
Seek info. on my g. g. g. g. g. great-grandmother, Ora Grimes, and her husband, Crawford. Also, seek info. on Rosa Belle Shockey, dau. of Henry Clay Shockey and Louise Buckheart Fletcher, b. 2/21/1900, d. 1/20/1964, m. Dock Nathan Hollon, 10/8/1915. Who were her siblings? Any info. appreciated. Will share info.
Mary Hollon
215 McDaniel Apt. 202
Dayton, OH 45405
Ritchie
Seek info. on Chandler Ritchie and Ewell Edward Ritchie, Fisty, Ky., sons of Tig Ritchie and Dorothy Ritchie. Any info. appreciated.
Tracy Ritchie
824 N. Lakeview
Sturgis, MI 49091
Smith
Seek info. on Capt. William Smith, d. 1921, age of 84, lived at mouth of Starry Branch, two miles south of Jackson, Ky., m. Jane Robinson. Jane m. 1st, Charlie King, d. ca. 1876; m. 3rd, a Harris. Any info. appreciated. Will share info.
Willard O. Smith
10030 N County Road 25 A
Piqua, OH 45356
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