Scott Co., Kentucky Queries January - March, 1997 NEELY/NEELEY & RALSTON April Robbins Wed Mar 26 16:06:07 1997 I am seeking info on John RALSTON b. ~1773/Bourbon Co. KY and m. Elizabeth Jane NEELY/NEELEY (b. 1-1-1782/Lancaster, PA) on 8-10-1798/Bath Co.; one of their sons was James Harvey RALSTON b. 10-12-1807/Bourbon Co. who m. Sarah ? on 10-11-1832/Bourbon Co.; one of their sons was James Harvey RALSTON b. ~1857/Hamilton Co. IN. Please advise if you have any info on John RALSTON'S parentage or other data. I have also found data on this family in Montgomery, Harrison, Scott, Fayette Counties. PADGETT Greg Hobbs Tue Mar 25 14:46:10 1997 Interested in info about GGF John Morgan Padgett, his wife Effie Pavy. Also my gf William Francis Bramblet and his wife Kate Padgett. Kate died 12/3/73 and William died in early 80's both in Georgetown, KY. Thanks, Greg Hobbs ESTES, HEDGES, MCLEAN, WARDJennifer Black Sun Mar 16 20:52:07 1997 Looking for anyone with information on these surnames. I have a large amount of pictures that I need help identifying. I am willing to share these pictures with anyone that they might pertain to. My family ties are in central KY including Bourbon, Scott, Nicholas, Owen, Harrison, Woodford, Fayette counties. Isabelle Hedges b. 1894/96 d. 1981 m. John Ward her children were Cecil Hedges Lucille Hedges William Estes m. Lillie Mclean their son was Jim Lambert Estes d. 1968 Jill Martinez Sun Mar 16 10:46:20 1997 Surnames: GLASS, LECE (or LESE), BUTLER, GARDNER, PENDLETON, ELDRIDGE please see my OWEN County query TIPTON Laura Knecht Wed Mar 12 19:20:45 1997 I am searching for information on Alexis and Frances (YOUNG) TIPTON. They appear on the census reports from 1850 - 1870, and I have found where they bought and sold land in the 1880's. They were listed in the Stamping Ground area and most land records are also from that area. Frances had brothers and sisters who married into the BLYTHE family. Any information would be greatly appreciated. LINDSEY & ROBINSONJude Richardson Wed Mar 12 17:32:58 1997 I am looking for any information regarding Felix G. Lindsey, Catherine M. Robinson, or John Lindsey. All were living in Scott Co., Kentucky in the 1850's to 1860's. Any information would be appreciated. CRAIG & HERNDON Katie Gibson Wed Mar 12 11:10:05 1997 For Scott County I am searching for the parents of Eliza Ann Craig, b. 19 Jan 1807, m. ca. 1826 to Zachariah (Zack) Herndon, d. 02 Jul 1839 Scott County, Kentucky. Buried possibly Georgetown Cemetery. Zach Herndon b. 04 April 1794, d. 24 April 1863, buried Georgetown Cemetery. Their Children were: Sarah Catherine b. ca. 1827, m. 29 April 1845 in Scott County, Ky to Arther Samuel, d. 05 July 1887 in Stamping Ground, Ky; Notley Craig Herndon b. ca. 1829, d. 24 April 1842; Mary Ann Herndon, b. 02 Nov 1831, m. 04 Oct 1852 in Scott County, KY to William B. Roberts of Owen County, KY, d. 24 July 1859; Francis Bradford Herndon b. 1834, m. 26 Nov 1863 in Scott Co., KY to W. Horace Sanford, d. 16 Dec 1911; and Susan Herndon, b. ca. 1835, was blind, never married, d. 1917 in Georgetown. Will of Zach Herndon mentions land inherited by his children from their "grandfather" Craig.MORRIS & WHITTON Toni Morris Sun Mar 9 05:52:13 1997 Looking for information on JAMES MORRIS married to ELLEN WHITTON. They had a son named GEORGE WASINGTON MORRIS b. 03/26/1870 in Scott County. Any vitals on George's parents would be greatly appreciated. Thank- You! LINDSAY/LINDSEY Larry Battraw Sun Mar 9 08:48:28 1997 Scott County I found out there is a Lindsay Cemetery in Scott County. The USGS said it is at 381716N and 0844210W in Stamping Ground. I am researching the Lindsay/Lindsey surname in Scott County and would like to know the names of Lindsays, McClains, Christies, or Dickeys buried there. Thanks! MONTGOMERY & MOSBYGary DuVall Fri Mar 7 18:03:56 1997 Looking for any information in Scott County,Ky for Mordecai Jackson, Hugh S. Montgomery, and Daniel Mosby. NEALEGini Carter Sat Mar 8 08:21:57 1997 Would like anyone who is researching the NEALE family of Scott Co. (or other counties, I have them living in several counties and states) to e-mail me. Will answer all e-mails. **** A number of queries were "lost in space" and recently retrieved and posted below, now. We think this is all of them. **** PLEAKENSTALVER/PLEAK & COONSElise M. Breen Mon Feb 10 12:37:27 1997 - POSTED MARCH 9, 1997 Seeking information on Johann B. PLEAKENSTALVER (aka/ John B. PLEAK) who came to Bryan's Station in Scott County, KY and probably died there. He is listed on rolls at Boonesborough, as well. He was married at least once to Hester or Esther WADE, and possibly also to Phoebe Ann COONS. Suspect he may have come out from Virginia as widower of Esther WADE with some of her brothers (WADEs) and son(s), nephew(s) or younger brother(s), then re-married to Phoebe Ann COONS, possibly having more children, including Fielding & Dawson PLEAK. Fielding PLEAK left for Decatur County, IN in early 1820s, not sure what happened to other PLEAKs, (including 3 daughters), except that a third brother was killed by the Indians. Other KY relatives associated with this line include MEEKS/MEAKS and MENIFEE, associated with Montgomery County, KY, Menifee County, KY and, possibly Clark County, KY. [N.B.: Family narrative given above is purely speculative, at this time.] RILEYBill Reiley Sun Feb 16 15:44:44 1997 - POSTED MARCH 9, 1997 Scott Co. Queries I'am interested in John and Elizabeth REILEY who moved near Georgetown on the Elkhorn Creek in the Fall of 1789. John was "drafted" by General Harmer to fight native Americans in 1790. I would be very interested in any information about this campaign. While living in Scott Co. two children were born; John Jr. in December 1791 and Peggy in March 1794. The family moved to Falmouth in 1796. Any information would be greatly appeciated. Thank you. BOSWELL - HAWKINSLois Masters Sat Feb 1 23:45:55 1997 - POSTED MARCH 9, 1997 Seeking information on John BOSWELL (b1765-) who married Sarah HAWKINS (b1765 to 1784- ) The had children: Henson b abt 1789; William b abt 1791; James b abt 1793 and died in War of 1812; Samuel(b before 1795 and died in War of 1812); Garrison, b 1801; Elijah born 1805; John Jr. b 1796; Marthew, Goerge born 1800, Mary and Millie. Family was in Scott Co., Kentucky and removed to Ripley Co., Indiana. Any help would be greatly appreciated. STAMPER/GOLDEN Charlie Daniels Thu Jan 30 08:24:12 1997 - POSTED MARCH 9, 1997 Looking for any information on John Thomas Stamper b. 1865 and Martha (Mattie) GOLDEN b. 1868. They were married and had a daughter Mary (Mury)Colson STAMPER b.7 Oct 1898, in Georgetown, Ky. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. John Thomas STAMPER may have been a judge/lawyer. BLOUNT Betty (Blount) Schimpf Sun Feb 2 15:11:26 1997 - POSTED MARCH 9, 1997 Does anyone remember a company called RUTH BROTHERS HIGHWAY CONTRACTORS? They were is business at 416 Chestnut St., Georgetown, Ky. in the early 1930s. Are they still in business? Who owns the company? My Grandfather, AUGUSTUS BRANTLEY BLOUNT, worked for them during the early 1930s. A. B. deserted his family in 1936. I have a copy of a letter from a J. H. Brown representing RUTH BROTHERS, regarding the severity of desertion in the State of Kentucky. Anyone knowing anything about this company, please let me know. Thanks! Betty (Blount) Schimpf GREEN & LUCAS Jennie Lucas-McClung Tue Feb 4 15:53:29 1997 - POSTED MARCH 9, 1997 seeking marriage license for ARTIE GREEN and CLARENCE LUCAS, c. 1915, Scott County Kentucky. Jane Sarles Sat Feb 8 11:24:22 1997 - POSTED MARCH 9, 1997 TROXEL/TROXAL and TORR/TARR Searching for information about Mary Troxal Torr. She was said to have died in Scott County in 1795. Need her age and husband's name. ROBERTSON & BUSHKenneth Bush Sun Feb 9 09:22:46 1997 - POSTED MARCH 9, 1997 I would like information on Simeon Robertson and Nancy Bush who married in Scott County in 1846. Any information on these individuals and their family will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! ASHBY & FREELS Janet Mon Feb 10 21:50:04 1997 - POSTED MARCH 9, 1997 C.H. ASHBY m. Mary Ann (Mollie) ? lived in Henderson Co.Ky during 1920s. Children Minnie Lee ASHBY (b. 26 July 1886) m. Elmer? FREELS probably in Henderson Co, Herman ASHBY, Lela ASHBY. Trying to find Mary Ann ASHBY birth name. Looking for any information re: FREELS or ASHBY families of Henderson Co. KY. Have very little info. about this family line. Help. May have also lived in Scott and Union Co., KY SHARON Trooper McCracken Thu Mar 6 08:31:15 1997 Seeking information on the sharon,s of Scott Co Ky. I have a lot of information on them.It is yours for the asking. STERRITT/STERRETT Audrey Lunceford Ulm Mon Mar 3 16:00:33 1997 I am interested in the James STERRETT family that was living in the Elkhorn Creek area in 1799. I believe he is the father of my ancestor, Sarah W. Sterrett, born ca 1785 PA and married 26 May 1803 in Scott Co. to Robert M. Hogg. Sarah was listed as an orphan under the guardianship of Joseph Sterrett. Was he her uncle or her brother? I think that she had three brothers: John, Joseph, and James F. Sterrett. And did this family move on to Hawkins county KY? Any information will be prized dearly. I am having a miserable time trying to track this family. Thank you. LEMONS Audrey Lemons Sun Mar 2 05:12:02 1997 I am searching for my husband's ancestors. The earliest I know of is Robert M. Lemons. According to his death certificate he was born in KY and I have been told that it was most likely Scott Co. I believe that he had one brother at least and his name was James. I have hit a brick wall on this family and would appreciate any clues. Robert was born 26 Mar 1838. He moved to Jefferson Co. MO and was married there on 6 Aug 1867 to Margaret E. Bealer. Robert moved on to CO then returned to MO to Cabool where he died on 2 Jul 1911. (My home page is at http://www.mindspring.com/~alemons/family.com) NICHOLSONGuy Nicholson Thu Feb 27 17:45:18 1997 I am trying to find out any information on James Nicholson, I know he lived on Lytles Fork near Corinth Chorch with a son . He is listed in the 1850 census he was a chair and cabinet maker. He had 3 sond Andrew who married a Mary Ann Powers and bought a farm in Scott co, the Second was Lewis H and the third is James my great grandfather eho fought in the civil was, Thr elder James is shoen in the 1850 census as 65 years old.. He may possible be buried in the Corinth Church Cemetary but I haven't been able to find anyone eith that information any information is appreciated I have been to SDcott Co several times but just couldn't find anything or the person who could direct me in the right direction. Thanks again MILLER & OSBORNAmy Nowlin Mon Feb 24 13:02:14 1997 I am looking for information on the ancestry of John A. Miller (1766-1853) of Scott Co., KY. He came to Scott Co. in 1790 from Bedford Co., PA. His sister was Katherine Osborn, also of Scott Co. GARTH, GRIFFITH, RUSSELL & ALLENJudith Weeks Ancell Mon Feb 24 14:07:23 1997 GARTH-GRIFFITH-RUSSELL-ALLEN of Fayette Co., KY Jefferson GARTH (son of John GARTH & Sarah GRIFFITH) b. 22 May 1803, Georgetown, Scott Co., KY d. 21 Mar 1892, Columbia, Boone Co., MO he married: 26 Dec 1826, in Fayette Co., KY Mary Ann Bowen RUSSELL (dau of Robert Spotswood RUSSELL & Deborah Montgomery ALLEN of Fayette Co., KY) b. 25 September 1805, Russells Cave, Fayette, KY d. 11 September 1882, Columbia, Boone Co., MO I would like to exchange information on these families. Thank-You, Judith Weeks Ancell jancell@micron.net PO Box 6443, Boise, ID 83707 TROXWELL & TARR/TORRJane Sarles Mon Feb 24 14:23:51 1997 John Troxwell's will is listed in Scott Co. Will Book 4, page 130 in 1795. Does anyone have a copy or access to this information? I am trying to find out anything about Mary Troxell Torr (Tarr) who was a relative of John's and was supposed to have died in Scott in 1795 - the same year John died. EDWARDS & GARRARDKAY WITHERS Sat Feb 22 19:55:50 1997 This ia a correction to my e-mail address to anyone responding with info about SENATOR JOHN EDWARDS and GOVERNOR JAMES GARRARD. There is no dash after the K in my e-mail address. It should be kwithers@kih.net There are several people working on this family line together and we welcome your imput. Both of these gentlemen who settled in BOURBON COUNTY played crucial roles in Kentucky's early years. Many descendants still live in the immediate areas of HARRISON, FAYETTE, SCOTT, NICHOLAS AND CLARK counties. JACKSONRutha Osborne Jackson Sun Feb 23 06:49:40 1997 Would like to connect with anyone that has knowledge of any Jackson's in this county around 1800's . Also would like to know if anyone has information on a Mordecai ,Colby, George, James L, or Jeptha Jackson Am trying to find out if one of these would have been related to Larkin Jackson. KENDRICKWayne Kendrick, Jr. Sun Feb 23 14:10:24 1997 Seek information on Daniel Kendrick and wife Winifred who went from Virginia to Scott County, Kentucky circa 1812. Possibly went to Campbell County after that or Kenton County. Daniel had brothers William, Benoni and Benjamin and Reuben as well. POWELL, HANDY & REYNOLDSCarrie Hamilton Thu Feb 20 19:04:02 1997 Honorius Powell born abt 1770 in Culpepper Co.Va Rev. soldier married Millie Powell dau of Ambrose Powell , came to Scott Co., after Millie died he married Elizabeth mother of Catherine Handy had children Garrett, Sarah J., Wyatt, Eliza, and Dorcus. others unknown. Sarah (Sally ) married Dr. George Reynolds. Do any of these names ring a bell? What became of Dr. George Reynolds and Sally. They had a still born child in 1856 in Scott Co., and they are gone by 1860. I am interested in any and all of these people. All answers appreciated. Thanks COLLINSWORTH jennifer black Fri Feb 21 16:31:50 1997 looking for any information on the surname COLLINSWORTH. this surname was found on your list on names being researched in Scott County. Any information would be appreciated. HINTON & NEW Jeff Stineburg Tue Feb 18 13:07:07 1997 Seeking any information on Thomas HINTON / Mary A. NEW , from Scott County Ky. circa 1800-1830. Marriage records of Madison, Indiana show they were wed in Madison, Ind., in 1836. Census indicates both were from Scott Co., KY. Thomas is my G4 grandfather. I visited Scott Co.(Georgetown) last aug., but could find no record of them. Please help - have hit a major brick wall. Willing to share all of my HINTON data. ARNSPIGER/ARNSPARGER/ARNSPIKER/ERNSBERGER, etc. Jo Arnspiger Sun Feb 9 23:37:05 1997 I am looking for any and all Arnspiger, Arnsparger, Arnspiker, Ernsberger, Ernsperger, Ernspiker, Ernstberger or any other variant spelling. My ancestor Paul Ernstberger was in Jessamine county in 1796. Sons Henry, Michael, Christopher, perhaps Benjamin and Samuel. Christopher married Elizabeth Sageser, Michael married Esther Bowman, daughter of Joseph and Nancy Bowman. Paul's wife was Maria Dorothea Bruner, known as Mary, daughter of Ulrich Bruner, also an early resident of Jessamine county. A daughter of Paul, Polly, married John Houser. Surnames I am searching along with Arnspiger are, Bruner, Bowman, Downs, Houser, Rhorer, Land, Willhoite and Lovell. E-mail address is arnspiger@aol ASHBY & FREELS Janet Mon Feb 10 21:50:04 1997 C.H. ASHBY m. Mary Ann (Mollie) ? lived in Henderson Co.Ky during 1920s. Children Minnie Lee ASHBY (b. 26 July 1886) m. Elmer? FREELS probably in Henderson Co, Herman ASHBY, Lela ASHBY. Trying to find Mary Ann ASHBY birth name. Looking for any information re: FREELS or ASHBY families of Henderson Co. KY. Have very little info. about this family line. Help. May have also lived in Scott and Union Co., KY PLEAKENSTALVER/PLEAKElise M. Breen Mon Feb 10 12:37:27 1997 Seeking information on Johann B. PLEAKENSTALVER (aka/ John B. PLEAK) who came to Bryan's Station in Scott County, KY and probably died there. He is listed on rolls at Boonesborough, as well. He was married at least once to Hester or Esther WADE, and possibly also to Phoebe Ann COONS. Suspect he may have come out from Virginia as widower of Esther WADE with some of her brothers (WADEs) and son(s), nephew(s) or younger brother(s), then re-married to Phoebe Ann COONS, possibly having more children, including Fielding & Dawson PLEAK. Fielding PLEAK left for Decatur County, IN in early 1820s, not sure what happened to other PLEAKs, (including 3 daughters), except that a third brother was killed by the Indians. Other KY relatives associated with this line include MEEKS/MEAKS and MENIFEE, associated with Montgomery County, KY, Menifee County, KY and, possibly Clark County, KY. [N.B.: Family narrative given above is purely speculative, at this time.] CHRISTY, PRITCHARD, SMOTHERS & SMARR Cris West Tue Feb 4 17:54:20 1997 Looking for Hiram CHRISTY b, ca 1815 somewhere in KY. Ended up in Decatur county, IN by 1834 where he married Mary Ann PRICHARD, b. 1815 Scott county, KY, dau. of John PRITCHARD and Ann SMARR. I believe a son Hiram and Mary was William CHRISTY, who married Sarah SMOTHERS in Indiana and died in Decatur county between 1870 and 1880. Another possible connection might be to Churchhill G. CHRISTY, b. in KY and in Decatur county at the same time as Hiram. SCOTT Coleen Scott Fri Jan 31 22:53:30 1997 Timothy J. Scott B 1817 Ky, Possible Jefferson Co, KY David Scott b. 1840 Nickolas Co, KY William W. Scott, b, 1842 Nickolas Co, Ky Mathew born ca 1847 Boone Co, In, James b ca 1848 Boone Co, Ky Lucyanna P. B 1854 Timble Co, Ky Barton Plato, b 1855, Trimble Co, KY Anyone knowing how to get information from Trimble co Ky. Cindy Pierce Sun Feb 2 15:14:05 1997 I am looking for information on the following families: PENNY, JAMES, LILLIARD, BUTTS,& ELLIS. USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation. Commercial entities must ask for and receive permission from submittor before downloading. ========================================================= File contributed by: "Jo Thiessen" =========================================================