Jackson County, KY

Posted Queries for 1996/1997

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ALLEN, BOND, HOLT, PARKER, PRICE, SPICER, YOUNG posted by John Dawson
My grandmother was Louella McFARLAND, born in Jackson Co. (or maybe Madison, not sure). Her parents were Robert McFARLAND & Mary Harriet PRICE - Robert left Mary alone with 5 children in 1898 - he just disppeared into the night. Mary Harriet PRICE (b. 1865, d. 1935) was the daughter of Charles PRICE (b. abt 1827, d. before 1900) & Louisa BOND (b. 1828, d. after 1900). The PRICE family lived in Pond Ridge area of the county. Mary's brothers & sisters all married in Jackson Co. & Laurel Co. - to families; PARKER, HOLT, ALLEN, SPICER, YOUNG.
 
RAMSEY posted by Diane Miller
I am looking for any information any RAMSEY family in Jackson County ca 1825-1880
BURNHAM, CORNELIUS, FLINCHUM, MCQUEEN posted by Stan Cornelius on Friday, October 31, 1997
Golden FLINCHUM married Mary Jane MacDONALD. These are my great, great grandparents. The FLINCHUMS had a sawmill in Jackson County. I think McKee. Their daughter, Louisa, married John BURNHAM in McKee. One of their daughters, Mary, my grandmother, married Fred CORNELIUS, who later became a member of KY legislature and fathered the free textbook bill that gave Ky schoolchildren free textbooks. John BURNHAM'S father, Dr. William BURNHAM married Matilda MCQUEEN.
RADER, ROBINSON posted by Lisa Sons
Searching for any information regarding George RADER b. abt 1845 m. Elizabeth (Betsy) ROBINSON b. 1833. There were two sons, Jerry and Joe Mac. Having a terrible time locating them. Joe Mac was born abt 1885 supposedly in Jackson Co. with the parents George b. abt 1845 and Elizabeth (Betsy) ROBINSON b. abt. 1833. Any and all help greatfully appreciated!
 
FIELDS, SHEPHERD posted by Janlyn Martin Loomer
I am seeking information about Mary S.(Susan?) FIELDS, who married James Finley SHEPHERD, 22 July 1891. This info is from the Jackson Co. Courthouse. I know they had at least 1 son Charles Blaine SHEPHERD, my grandfather. By 1899 Finley SHEPHERD is living with another woman in Laurel Co. Who was Mary FIELDS and what happened to her? Also, we have not found any divorce records. Thanks, Jan
CHASTEEN, CHASTTEN, DURHAM, JAMES posted by Cindy Crawford
Looking for any CHASTEEN information. I am interested in the parents of JAMES CHASTTEN Rev War vet. Also looking for Elizabeth Chasteen who married a DURHAM. I would like to know the Durham she married. Any help more than appreciated. I will share what I have.
ALLEN, FAUBUS, FLINCHUM, HELLARD, LEAR, SETTLES, SUTTLES, WRIGHT posted by Jesse Suttles on Friday, October 31, 1997
I am looking for the family of a Great Uncle. Robert Samual SUTTLES. (He later changed his name to SETTLES). Born 1845 Ga. Moved to Jackson Co. KY about 1864-65. He married first Louise ? ? By her he had 7 children. Pryor Winfield B-1865 Married Margaret Bell FAUBUS 24 July 1890 Jackson Co. James A. B-1868 Married Phebe WRIGHT 26 Feb 1890 Jackson Co. Marcus D. B-1870 Married Armilda HELLARD ? 30 Mar 1889 Jackson Co. Permelia M b-1872 Jackson Co. Cornel B-1873 Married Leatha LEAR 2nd Mar. was to Rebecca ALLEN Laura B-1876 Florence B-1879. Roberts 2nd Marriage was to Kitty Louise ALLEN (Kitty maiden name was FLINCHUM) by her he had five children Philip B-July 1884 Ida B-May 1887 Robert Samual JR B-Mar 1890 Armenia B-May 1893 Sally B-1899. Would like to find any descendants of this family Thanks Jess
LUCKETT, LUSHELL, MARION posted by Robert Wiley
I am looking for information on Glen/Blain MARION and wife Cynthia LUSHELL/LUCKETT. Both indiviiduals were b. ca1856 in Jackson Co., KY. Had one known son, William Preston MARION also born in Jackson Co, KY ca1876. I just received William's Death Cert. and his parents names are tough to decipher. Can You Help? Will share information!
SHELL, YOUNG posted by Carol Wyatt
Hiram H. YOUNG married Amanda-?- in Laurel Co. in 1856, moved to Jackson Co. by 1860, children listed in census are; Susan J. b. ca. 1859, John l. 1863, James d. b. ca. 1866, George Marion b. ca. 1869 Estil Co., Russel b ca. 1870, Luanna b. ca. 1873. William J. b. ca. 1877. Hiram H.YOUNG is the son of Hiram YOUNG sr. and Elizabeth SHELL, Would like contact with any Hiram H. YOUNG"S descendants, and to know the last name of Amanda, have info to share. Carol Wyatt
CARR, GUM, KARR, KERR, NUNN, STEELE posted by Susan Carr
Russell NUNN, b ca 1823 TN married Easter CARR (KERR/KARR), b ca 1833 (this is Russell's 2nd marriage, but I don't know the 1st wife's name). The family then moves to Wayne Co KY and then to Jackson Co KY. Known children of Russell and his wives include: Martha Jane NUNN, b ca 1854; Parks Britain Nunn, b ca 1856, married Elizabeth GUM; Leander Nunn, b ca 1858; Elizabeth Nunn, b ca 1862; James Nunn, b 1864, died 1944, married Julie STEELE, buried Steele Cem, Jackson Co, KY. Russell and Easter, and some of the children are buried at Pilgrim's Rest Cem in Jackson Co, KY. Have much information on early Carr line to share with descendants of these people.
HAMILTON, ROBERTS posted by Rosalene Nielsen
Elijah ROBERTS b 12 Dec 1818,Perry Co. d Sep 1899 Welchburg, Jackson, KY, widow and second spouse Rhoda HAMILTON. I would like to know if it is possible to obtain a newspaper obit for him, and his probate & will. I wrote the county years ago, and was told there was none. However, a descendant, mentioned that he provided a trust, in his will, for his two younger children. Where would this will be? Would like to know the name of Newspaper, does it still exist, and if they have a morgue file? Thank you
FLANERY, FLANNERY, GABBARD, SPIVEY posted by Linda Flanery Spurling
I'm looking for infomation on the marriage of Charles FLANERY/FLANNERY to Emily SPIVEY abt 1948. Also, Sammie FLANERY to Nannie GABBARD married in Jackson Co., KY
BOWLING, HOSKINS, NAPIER posted by Junebug on Friday, October 31, 1997
Looking for info to put on my family tree. Sylvania BOWLING was my grandmother Eva mother. Sylvania married James HOSKINS and had approx 9 children: Taylor, Woodson, Albert, Dan, Emma-twin, Esther-twin, bill, Eva,and Sophia. When Sylvania died James married Sophrona ?? Their children : Lovey, Zadah, Christine and Mabel. Is James NAPIER William HOSKINS father?? Junebug in Arizona
COLE, POWELL, SMITH posted by Clay B. Powell on Friday, October 31, 1997
I'm researching the James M. COLE and Sarah "Saddie" A. SMITH family. One of their children Sarah A. (COLE) POWELL married Larkin A. POWELL. The family may have moved from Knox Co., KY to Jackson Co. then to Indiana. Anyone having information should E-mail to CPowell974@aol.com
 
BOLING, BOLLING, BOWLING, MURRELL, ROBERTS posted by Bill Carr
I am looking for information on Larkin MURRELL b.1826 TN md Nancy Jane BOLING/BOWLING/BOLLING 1845 Breathitt Co, KY, Nancy was the daughter of Elijah Bolling/Bowling & Susannah ROBERTS, she was born in 1828 in Perry Co, KY. Larkin and Nancy had 13 children: Elijah 1846-1876, Susannah 1847-?, William 1849-?, Polly Mary 1 Feb 1850-3 May 1936, Thomas 3 Apr 1853-?, Lucinda C. 12 May 1855-?, Margarette 1859-?, Emaline 1861- ?, Eliza 1865-3/14/1954?, Elvira 1867-?, Martha 1869-?, Henry L. 3 Feb 1871-12/13/1957. I think they were from Turkey Creek in Breathitt Co., KY.
BOLING, BOLLING, BOWLING, DAVIS, HARRIS, MURRELL, NAPIER, POCAHONTAS, ROGERS, ROLFE, SMITH posted by Bill Carr
I am researching Andy SMITH, Mildred Hampton; Tom NAPIER, Nancy ROGERS, Fred NAPIER & Clara SMITH family lines. My maternal grandfather was Ernest NAPIER and my maternal grandmother was Ethel DAVIS. I would like any information concerning the SMITH's, NAPIER's, DAVIS's, & HARRIS's. I have information from the MURRELL family back to POCAHONTAS, including BOLING/BOLLING/BOWLING & ROLFE information.
EVANS, ROBERTS posted by Gerald Doss
Jallie ROBERTS of Jackson Co. and Edward ROBERTS, his son, also of Jackson Co. Sylvester EVANS and his Father and grandfather with names I don't know
GAYHART, WILLIAMS posted by Jerry Holland
I am searching for information on John Laffayette WILLIAMS and Mary Jane GAYHART. They are listed in the 1880 and 1900 U.S. census for Jackson County, Kentucky. There children were Nathan (my great grandfather) who married Sallie Ann McGuire, Cora, Walter S., Hiram, Robb, Lidda J., John L., and James. Will share information. Thank You!
STACY posted by Laurie Carlson
I am looking for any information on the name STACY from Jackson County KY. John STACY was born in 1779 in VA, but at some time moved to Jackson County, KY. Any information on him or his family would be greatly appreciated.
HUNT, MORRIS posted by Jane Tenney
Interested in corresponding with decendents of Henry MORRIS b. 1810 KY d.Jan 18, 1891 at McKee, KY. He m. Caroline HUNT Sept 5, 1833 in Clay Co. KY. His father was William MORRIS who died abt 1836. I have been looking for proof of Henry's mothers name or where his father is buried.
CORNEALIUS, THOMPSON posted by Stan Cornelius
Hi. Ambrose CORNEALIUS, age 62, is listed in this census in house #376 in Pond and River District. Could some please check to see where the parents of Ambrose were born? Also in the same census in house #375 is William THOMPSON, age 66, is listed. Could someone please check to see where his parents were born? Thank you so much.
ASA posted by Nida Faye Asa Marsh
Has anyone run across the surname ASA? My research in Illinois (Preston Asa born in Illinois in 1829) hs led me to Kentucky. I have learned that both Preston's parents were born in Kentucky. The father, I believe, was named James Asa. I do not know the name of his mother. In place names in Kentucky I find an Asa Flats Church in Jackson County. I also find an Asa Creek and an Asa Station in Johnson County. Long shot but often places are named after people. Any leads will be very much appreciated.
COOK, PENNINGTON posted by Duane Reed
Looking for any one related to Levi PENNINGTON and Orlena COOK. Levi was killed in the Civil War at Vicksburg, MS 29 Dec 1862. Would like to exchange family info. Would like to know if anyone has a picture of Levi.
CASTEEL, POWELL, SHORT, WHITAKER, YEARLY posted by Leslie Whiteley
I need info on the following: Martha Ann YEARLY B.Oct 25,1854. Parents: Thomas YEARLY and Jane POWELL.Married 1st to John WHITAKER,2nd to William CASTEEL. When and where did Martha die? Martha and John WHITAKER'S children I need help on are Louisa J. B.March 1885, married Andrew J. SHORT Children: Willie, Maude. What happened to this family? I have many photos that need to be I.D'ed. Grant WHITAKER,b.29,Feb 1888,Married Martha SHORT. Children:Zeland and Clyde. Help!
YOUNG posted by Dyana Begley-Fuller
Would like to find the location of the "STEPHENS" cemetery. My great grandfather, Rease (Reece) D. YOUNG was buried there on August 5, 1922. Rease served in the Civil War for the Union in the 14th Reg. Comp. L KY Vol. Cav. I wanted to make sure his headstone noted his civil war service. Would be happy to pay anyone for a picture of the headstone as I live in California. Thanks. Dyana Begley-Fuller
CREECH, HURLEY, MAINOUS, MINTER, POWELL, SARGENT posted by Dennis L. Minter
Looking for information on these families. William Alexander MINTER & his wife Cynthia Ann MAINOUS came to Jackson County after 1850 and settled in Welchburg, KY. Samuel J. POWELL Sr. his wife Jane SARGENT POWELL along with sons Hiram Sargent Powell, Ambrose P. Powell & Samuel J. Powell Jr. arrived in Jackson Co. after 1860. Samuel J. Sr., Jane his wife as well as Samuel Jr. & wife Mary Ann CREECH are buried in Egypt/Liberty Baptist Cemetery. Wm. Alexander Minter is also bureid there. Hiram Sargent Powell is buried in the Ponder Cemetery at Welchburg. Cynthia Ann "Mainous" Minter is buried in the Mainous Cemetery in Scoville, Owsley Co. KY. any information or trivia will be appreciated. David HURLEY is also buried in Egypt/Liberty Baptist Cemetery.
DAVIDSON, DAY, HALL, HOLCOMB, SMITH, WILSON posted by John Ferris
I am looking for the descendants of Andrew Wilson and Jane SMITH. Andrew was born 10 March 1829 and died 19 June 1913. Jane was born 16 November 1837 and died 18 February 1914.  Children were Daniel P.,Mary Elizabeth (married Miller HOLCOMB), Elisah, George, (married Sally DAY), Elijah, James Harvey, Catherine, John S. (married Lucinda HOLCOMB), Martha J. (married George W. DAVIDSON), Nancy Ellen, (married Christopher HALL, and Lucinda WILSON. John and Nancy were living in Jackson Co in 1946.  Any help is greatly appreciated.  John
BAKER, CASTEEL, DALTON, GABBARD, MARCUM, MCDANIEL, TRUETT posted by Rhonda Rose
Hi!  My great-grandfather was named Daniel Boone BAKER.  He was called Himmie BAKER, no one knows why.  He married my great-grandmother, Malinda CASTEEL TRUETT DALTON in 1899 in Jackson County and lived there until his death in 1932.  He is buried in York Cemetary.  He supposedly was married before and had a daughter named Lucy who married a MARCUM.  I cannot verify anything but his marriage to Malinda.  Can anyone help?  His son, my grandfather, was Elbert BAKER who married Clemma GABBARD.  They lived in Jackson County too.  This is where my father, Robert, was born.  There is a rumor in the family that Daniel's father was Alexander MCDANIEL. Once again, I cannot verify anything.  Please e-mail me if you can give me any information, no matter how small.  Thanks.
BOLES, BOWLES, BRYANT, DURHAM, WITT posted by Sarah Thompson
I am looking for any information on Annie BOLES (BOWLES?) DURHAM b. 1852 Parents: Joseph H. DURHAM, Martha WITT. She was married to Rev. Sam Petrie BRYANT in either Jackson County, or Estill County. Any information will be greatly appreciated. I am willing to share what information I already have on the DURHAMs. Thank You.
BROWNING, SMITH posted by Mary
I am just beginning a family history search of my father's side of the family and am coming up completely empty handed.  My father's family all (as far as I know) was from Jackson County, KY and lived in the McKee/Bond area.  I have been told there was a fire at the county courthouse destroying all records.  I would love to know if records were archived then and if not how can I just prove that my grandfather lived? I don't know when he was born or when he died or even where he is buried. I have asked these questions before and now my father and all his siblings are deceased.   Any help, information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  My grandfather's name was Levi BROWNING as far as I know he was married to my grandmother, I don't know when, who was Sarah Huff and she is buried in a family cemetary, Huff Cemetary.  My father's name was Willie BROWNING he died in 1977 married to my mother, Bessie Christine SMITH.  His oldest brother's name was Elby BROWNING all from McKee
LADY, STAMPER, UNDERWOOD posted by Susan Lawson
Seeking any information on Mary Jane LADY. She married Joel STAMPER circa 1889. Their daughter, Emily STAMPER, was born in the Sand Gap area (Jackson County) on 10-3-1890. They also had a son,  John STAMPER. Mary Jane and Joel Stamper later divorced and Mary Jane married Frank UNDERWOOD in 1901. They also had two children: Thomas and Rhodae. I believe Mary Jane LADY was born about 1876.
BROCKMAN, ELLENDER posted by Sarah Thompson
I am looking for any information on this family beginning with Shelton BROCKMAN married to ELinor ELLENDER. I have been told that they are far spread - Laurel County, Jackson County, Rockcastle County. Any correspondence or information will be greatly appreciated.
VENABLE, WYATT posted by Kathie Erwin
Looking for any information about the George Washington WYATT (b.1869) family, who raised a family of 10 children near Peoples or Letterbox thought to have been in Jackson County or perhaps Laurel County. His wife was also raised around there, her name was Clara VENABLE (b.1876). I am trying to find out who their parents were, their marriage date and any other information about their past.
ANDERSON posted by John W. Anderson
Searching for parents of Franklin ANDERSON b: May 14,1827 in Va., m: 1849 in Owsley County, d: Aug. 14,1898 in Jackson County. Wife was Jane nee Anderson b: March 18, 1832 in Perry County, d: July 9, 1920 in Breathitt County. I have some family information indicating Franklin's father was James Anderson and his grandfather was Presley Anderson who was in Montgomery and Bath Counties until 1813. I have not been able to connect Presley and James with Franklin. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
HAMPTON posted by J. Thayer
Looking for HAMPTON's in the Rockcastle or Jackson County area who might be related to Pleasant, John Franklin, Joe, Laurence, Jasper, Amos, Semmie or Talmidge Hampton.
BARNETT, MALLICOAT, WRIGHT posted by Jean Brand
Searching for Fant MALLICOAT b. 1823 Tn m. Susan WRIGHT b. abt 1838 NC, lived in Madison Co, east of Berea. Some children known: Fanteroy, Hardin, Odis, Martha, . Fant b. 1860 m. Sarah Jane BARNETT b. 1855 VA, m in Rockcastle Co., Ky. Any info. greatly appreciated. Willing to share. Lived around McKay, Ky. The BARNETT's lived in and around Mt.Vernon on Wolf Rd.Thanks,
CARROLL, LEAR posted by Jan Philpot on Friday, October 31, 1997
Looking for information on the LEAR family of Jackson Co. Earliest I have is Robert LEAR b1848, married Elizabeth CARROLL b1846. Any information on these families would be greatly appreciated.
BREWER, COPE, DAVIS, FAUBUSH, HARRIS, MOORE, MURRAY, SHELTON posted by Ginger Davis
DAVIS, COPE, MOORE, HARRIS, FAUBUSH, SHELTON, MURRAY and BREWER. Looking for connections on the above family lines. These people primarily resided in Laurel, Jackson, Clay and Breathitt Co.'s. Any information would be appreciated.
ELLIS, FAUBUS, FAUBUSH, FORBES, FORBIS, FORBUSH, MORGAN, SINGLETON, SKINNER posted by Nancy A. Muenchausen
I am researching the following families:FORBES (FAUBUS; FAUBUSH; FORBUSH; FORBIS); SINGLETON; SKINNER. MORGAN FAUBUS is the son of Thomas FAUBUS and Ruth Ann ELLIS (Laurel County Census, 1850; Washington County, TN., 1830-1840). Morgan married Tamsey SINGLETON abt 1844. She is daughter of Merit and Margaret SINGLETON, early settlers of Rockcastle Co. Morgan and Tamsey's youngest son is Schuyler Colfax FORBES, who marries Sallie (Sarah) SKINNER) in 1888. Interested in sharing research re: these families. FAUBUS roots can be traced through Laurel; Jackson Counties; Washington County, TN; Shenondoah Valley, VA.
 
BLOUNT, BRYANT, COOMER, CORNETT, DUNNIGAN, MALONEY posted by Jerry Gilbert
Searching for connections to George MALONEY b. about 1847, married to Mildred Ann BLOUNT. Also looking for connections to Charles J. BLOUNT married to Sarah CORNETT, daughter of Samuel CORNETT and Margaret ?? The other side of my family is Berry R. DUNNIGAN, married to Martish Bryant. Berry's parents were Isaac DUNNIGAN and Nancy COOMER. Martisha's parents were Elijah BRYANT and Mary ?? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
ALBRIGHT, BISHOP, BROWN, MILLER, STANLEY, WALLEN, WALLING posted by Larry Robertson
Looking for info on Abraham MILLER B.1803 in Virginia. His wife was Mary Ann(Nancy) WALLING/WALLEN. He went to Rockcastle County, KY. in the 1850's with some of the BISHOP and WALLING/WALLEN families. Their children are: Abraham MILLER Jr., Ira MILLER(Abraham and Ira are buried in BROWN/ALBRIGHT cemetery), James MILLER, Barsheba MILLER married William STANLEY, John MILLER, Martha MILLER, Isaac MILLER, and Sarah MILLER. If you have any information please respond.
 
CAIN, FOX, GABBARD, MAUPIN, RADER posted by Dallas Fox
I was born in Foxtown, Jackson County in January 1938. I have a good database started and I will exchange/share information on the FOX, CAIN, MAUPIN, GABBARD and RADER families. I am also in search of pictures or a written history of the Old Foxtown Post Office building and the one room Wind Cave schoolhouse. I am prepared to pay $ for the pictures.
BENNETT, COLLINS, HUNTER posted by Roger R. Bennett
Seeking information on James Franklin BENNETT, died 10/27/49, and his wife Rosa COLLINS BENNETT, Died 11/66(?). Both are buried in Sandlin Cemetery in Gray Hawk, KY. Specifically need information on birth dates, and also parents for both. These are my grandparents, and I never got to meet them. Also request information on James Franklin BENNETT's father and mother, Hezekiah Bennett and Nancy HUNTER BENNETT (died 4/6/1914, I believe).
BREWSTER posted by Peggy Shepherd Banks
Seeking info on William and Milly BREWSTER. born ca 1800 in Virginia. They appear in the 1850 Harlan Cty. Census with children Susanna, James, Skillen M., Patience, Mary A., Jane and William Morgan. In 1860, William appears in Owsley County with a wife named Nancy. The next time they show up, is in Jackson Cty, 1870. Any information on this family will be gresatly appreciated.
 
POWELL posted by Pam Glancy
Need information about George Washington POWELL b. about 1834 and his wife Loucinda_____? They were on the 1870 and 1880 Jackson Co. census with children Granville, Manda, Sarah, James, Dovey, Catherine, Mary, Saminiah? Sinah, Nancy, Lovely(male) ,Cassino? Edward and Loucinda b. 1876 d. Aug 26,1944 in Middlesboro, Ky. She was married 3 times to a Patterson, Abbott, and Jessie Wade. Any help will be appreciated.
 
BARRETT, CAMPBELL, SPEER posted by Philip Frazier
I am looking for Rosa BARRETT birth record, death record, or cemetery record. Her parents were John CAMPBELL BARRETT and Nancy SPEER. The were married in Scott Co. VA 11 Feb 1880 and immediately moved to Whitesburg, Jackson Co. KY. I have a record of the birth of their son John William BARRETT b. 18 Apr 1883. According to my mother they had another baby Rosa BARRETT who died in infancy or at an early age in Whitesburg. Any help would be appreciated. I am not sure what records are available in this county. Glad to make contacts if you have suggestions. I do have BARRETT information and will be glad to share what I have.
ANGLIN, BAKER, GABBARD, HARRISON, HELLARD, MARCUM, MARTIN, MORRIS, PRIVETT posted by Martha Jo Carr
I'm seeking imfo on the following surnames in Jackson Co., Ky - MARCUM, HELLARD, MARTIN, PRIVETT, GABBARD, MORRIS, ANGLIN, HARRISON, & BAKER. Will share any or all my info.
CRESS, WELLS posted by Carolyn Bowlin
I am trying to locate parents of William WELLS b. Apr. 1833, place unknown, m. 6 Apr. 1851 in Claiborne Cty. Tenn. to Member Elizabeth Cress b. May, 1832, place unknown.William d. ca. 1907 and was buried in Jackson Cty. Ky.. Member d. ca. 1904 and was buried in Jackson Cty. Ky. William m. after Member's death. William & Member E. CRESS had 12 known children. This WELLS family was in the 1880 & 1900 Jackson Cty. Ky. census. They were in the 1860 Claiborne Cty., Tenn. census . Can anyone help with the Tenn. connection?
NORRIS, TODD posted by Nancy Schaefer
Need information for Baxter TODD b. ca 1813, Ky married Martha Jane NORRIS 1866 in Madison Co., Ky. They moved from Madison Co. to Jackson Co. abt 1880 adn possibly moved to Laurel Co. early 1890's. Their children are Mary TODD b. 1867, Susan TODD b.1868, Milo Baxter (Bud) TODD b. 1870, Samuel TODD b. 1873 Stephen D. TODD b. 1875, Jemima TODD b. 1877. Need parents, birth and death information On Baxter and Martha Jane Todd and their children. My great grandfather worked in the coal mine in Lee Co. was also injured in a coal mine accident between 1907 and 1910. Any information on TODD family will be appreciated.
ABNEY, BARNES, CASTEEL, POWELL, RADER, WALTERS posted by Mary Rader Pierce
In search of the RADER clan: Henry RADER b. 1774 (maybe VA or NC), d. 1845 in Jackson Co, KY. m/Jane WALTERS b. 1778. Henry moved to KY in 1820 we think-Clay or Jackson Co. Henry & Jane produced John William RADER b. 3/26/1810 in VA...m/ Jane CASTEEL b. 2/13/1812 in Clay Co, KY - d. 12/13/1885 oJohn & Jane produced George RADER b. 3/18/1845 - d. 7/9/1928 in Rockcastle Co, KY....m/Sarah POWELL b. 12/4/1849 - d. 11/20/1925 George & Sarah produced Enoch RADER b.? Rockcastle Co, KY...m/ Maude ABNEY Enoch & Maude produced Ballard RADER b. 1917 - Present Rockcastle Co, KY m/ Edith BARNES b. 1916 - 1996 KY. oBallard & Edith produced Mary RADER b. 1954 (my wife) mega thanks, Greg & Mary Pierce PO Box 222 Jonesville, VA. 24263
DREW, HOLCOMBE, HUBBARD, PONDER, RAMSEY posted by Diane Miller
Looking for information as to the burial place in Jackson Co. of Garrett and Delitha HOLCOMBE RAMSEY and Mary HOLCOMBE. They are in the 1860 census and I've been told that they are buried in the county. Some of Delitha's sisters may also be in the county, Catherine HOLCOMBE married Joseph PONDER, Elizabeth HOLCOMBE married Robert PONDER and Winnie HOLCOMBE married John J. PONDER. Elizabeth and Robert were listed as being in the county at some point. Was the John RAMSEY in 1850 and 1860 Clay County the brother of Garrett RAMSEY? Who was John's 1st and / or 2nd wife? Third wife was Charity HUBBARD DREW. Any information on these families would be appreciated.
CASTEEL, DURHAM posted by Cindy Crawford
Hello, I am searching for the DURHAM's that married CASTEEL's in Laurel County. Looking for William Green Durham and children in particular. I have tons of Durham info just can't seem to make it all fit. My line ended up in Rockcastle and Jackson Counties. Any help would be more than appreciated. I will share all that I have.
AMYX posted by Deborah Curry
Looking for information on the AMYX family that came to Southeastern Kentucky in the late 1700's to early 1800's from possibly North Carolina or Virginia. My grandfather was William Franklin Amyx, and his father was John Clenton Amyx (b. 1855 d. 1904). John's siblings are James, George, Isaac, Casswell, Wilse, Susan, Lucinda, Betty, Riley, William Green, and Frank. Their father is Samuel Amyx from Botetaurt County, Virginia. Their mother is Pollly Winstead, possibly from Amsterdam, Holland. She was a young widow by the name of Polly Pace when she married Samuel. Isaac is known to have died in Jackson county. John & family were known to have lived in lower Jackson county. Can share dates & names in return for further information.
 
HAYS, MCCARTY posted by Heather Hays Walker
I am trying to find some information on my great,great grandfather. His name is Henry HAYS. I am told that he was from Jackson, KY. His son's name was Hiram HAYS (b.1869) and I am told that he was a deputy in Hazard, KY where he shot and killed a man. He had to take his family and run to GA because the man's brothers were after him. He was married to Margaret MCCARTY (b.1876). I would like to know if Henry is in fact the correct name and perhaps some vital statistics on him (wife, birth, death, siblings, parents, etc).
COLE, HIGGENBOTOM, HIGGENS, MCCLURE posted by Joy Benemann
I have Dudley Cole as the son of Wm Frank COLE and Wm Frank I have as the brother of Jerome Cole.But it bothers me that for Jerome we have in 1880 census Va Va Ala and for Wm Frank I have Ky Va Ka I know Jerome was born in Va and Wm Fk in Ky but I expected the mothers to be the same. However I have been told John Cole married Margaret HIGGENS, HIGGENBOTOM and MCCLURE so I am not really sure about the mother. Does anyone else claim Dudley and Wm Franklyn Cole??
FARMER posted by Sybil Farmer Giani
I am looking for the following obituaries- James Boyd FARMER- Died Oct. 30, 1929 (grandfather); Lou Ella FARMER- Died Sept. 13, l945 (grandmother); Nellie FARMER- Died June 6, l943 (Aunt); Clifton FARMER-Died June 26, 1913 (Uncle); Ray FARMER (killed in W.W.II) Dec. 5, l944 (uncle). Does anyone know how I can find this information?
SIMPSON, WARD posted by Wayne Simpson
Any information you can give us on William Andy SIMPSON or Zack WARD and their geneology.
CASTEEL, METCALF, RADER posted by Mary Rader Pierce
Looking for John William RADER b.3/26/1810 (somewhere in VA) D. 12/24/1887 in Jackson Co, Ky. married Jane CASTEEL b. 2/13/1812 Clay Co, Ky. - Daughter OF John CASTEEl & Ellander METCALF? Any help would be a lot of help. Thanks
ESTRIDGE, LEWIS posted by Hallie Garner
Was the Rebecca Lewis that married Eli ESTRIDGE a granddaughter of Messanger LEWIS, the Rev. War Veteran of Clay County. Eli and Rebecca living 1880 in Jackson Co. KY.

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