ky-footsteps-digest Wednesday, September 9 1998 Volume 01 : Number 462
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Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 21:38:28 -0600
From: "Phyllis Hill" <phill@redrock.net>
Subject: KFY: BIO: Polk, William A., Unknown Co
BIO: POLK, William A., s/o James & Hannah (Shepard) Polk
Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill)
POLK SHEPARD HARPER PARKER
History of Knox and Daviess Counties, Indiana
Chicago: The Goodspeed Publishing Co. 1886
Knox County, Busseron Twp., page 460
WILLIAM A. POLK was born in Widner Township, Knox Co., Ind., May 16, 1833, and
is one of seven children born to James and Hannah (Shepard) Polk, who were
born in Kentucky, and are yet living, in Knox County, Ind. William A. secured
a somewhat limited early education, but at the age of twenty-one had
sufficient education to enable him to begin teaching. He taught about three
terms, and worked on a farm between times. He was agent for the McCormick
machines fifteen years, and part of the time was clerk in a store in Oaktown
in the winter seasons. In 1861 he and his employer began clerking for other
parties, and bought grain for a few years. In the spring of 1865 he purchased
an interest with Adam Bond in a general merchandising store, and continued
successfully with him for four years. In 1869 he formed a partnership with
his present partner, Roland S. Walker, and they carry a full and select stock
of general merchandise. They are the undertakers of the town, and conduct
their business in two buildings, each 22x60 feet, and a cabinet ship and
wareroom besides. Mr. Polk was married in 1858 to Kate Harper, of Knox
County. They have two children: Eugene E. and Katie. The wife died in 1876,
and in April, 1878, Mr. Polk was married to Martha A. Parker, also a native of
the county. They have two children: Theresa and Chauncey. Mr. Polk is one of
the first citizens of the county, and is a Republican in politics, and was
postmaster of Oaktown for several years. He is quite well off, financially,
and owns a pleasant farm besides his town property.
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Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 07:20:16, -0500
From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD)
Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1899, Rockcastle Co
DEC 1, 1899
GIVEN LIFE SENTENCE
Greensburg, Ky Nov 28...Albert Elmore has been convicted of murder and his
punishment fixed at imprisonment for life. Elmore's borther and Wesley
Durrett had a few words over an account of 80 cents and Elmore ran out with
a pistol and shot Durrett
FATAL DIFFICULTY OVER A WOMAN
Morehead, Ky Nov 26...At a country dance on Christy creek four miles east
of her at an early hour Friday mornign in a difficulty over a woman, App
Perry shot Harris Carroll through the heart killing him instantly. Perry
fled, but was captured and lodged in jail. he figured in the Rowan county
war, during which Craig Tolliver was killed. There is talk of a mob taking
Perry out, and a strong guard was around the jail Friday night.
CONVICT GIVEN DAMAGES
Stanford, Nov 26... James hacker a life prisoner form Harlan county has
been awarded $200 damages against a railroad. While he was being borught
here for safe keeping he was injured in a wreck at Rowland. He asked for
$10,000
BRODHEAD
Creed Roberts and Jack Haggard who have been working at Pittsburg for some
time, returned home Monday
Bill Flynn section foreman at Lily is visiting his parents here
Miss Maggie Livingston attended the meeting here last week
John Roberts pension has been increased to $17 per month
Edgar Albright went to Stanford Tuesday
F.M. Hutchinson of London was in town on business
DEATH: Johnathan Brown's wife died on the 25th inst.
Mrs E.E. Protheroe and children will join her husband at higgins Prot, Ind
on the 29. MR Protheroe has a position with the milling company of that
place. The people of Brodhead regret very much to give up Mr Protheroe and
his estimable family
Ed Dunn of Boyle is visiting hsi father and mother this week
Sim Slaughter of Boyle was in town Monday
Miss Delpha Colyer who has been visiting in Indiana for several months
returned home Tuesday
BIRTH: A fine girl at Wm Francisco's
Miss Berda Martin is visiting at her uncle's R.S. Martin this week
Rev Hendreickson pastor of the Baptist church has rented the Gilpin
property and will move his family here
ORLANDO
A fine vein of coal has been found on the farm of Huston Childress
David Laswell fell out of an apple tree Sturday breaking his collar bone
J.C. Childress was in town Saturday to get his Signal and other mail
Lee Porter was in Mt Vernon Sunday
Dr Childress is kept very busy of late. There is considerable sickness in
this section
Geo Johnson's new store house will soon be completed. It is a two story
structure with glass front and will add greatly to the beauty of the town
Geo McCoy of Mt Vernon is papering the new house of Tip Langford
Langford's new grist mill is doing a good business
Prof Reppert gave a Thanksgiving dinner to a few select friends
Mrs Mary Coffey's 9 year old boy fell from a horse on Tuesday breaking his arm
D.B. Langford's baby is quite sick
FARM FOR SALE
Forty acres on the waters of Boone's Fork 2 miles east of Brodhead
adjoining James Crawford's farm. House of 4 rooms and kitchen Good barn.
Place all in grass. Good fencing, fine locust grove can be used for locust
posts. Two springs fine water. Call on W.T. Crawford, Kingston, KY
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE
Mrs M.C. Miller is better
Mrs Rose, of Shelby city was here Tuesday
Dick Sowder caught a 22lb coon
Miss Carrie Lair was in town Monday
BIRTH: There is a new girl at Lee Mcclure's
Mrs Margaret Fish has been seriously ill
W.R. McClure went to Louisville last night
G.T. Johnson the Orlando merchant was in town Monday
James Lawless of Lexington was visiting the family of J.L. Joplin
Wm Poynter sold twenty five hogs to W.H. Brown at $3.25 cwt
Wm Monk the butcher was up from Livingston looking for cattle
Mrs Dr Lawrence is in Stanford under treatment of Dr Carpenter
Our friend A Gustafison informs us of the arrival of a girl at his house
J.M. Crawford one of Rockcastle solid farmers was in town Monday
J.W. Brown and J.L. Joplin are invoicing the stock of goods of Houk & Son
W.H. Jones of Wildie is visiting his brother Mart at Hedgeville Boyle county
The 31st Regiment reached Manila Monday. Geo Pennington of this place is
with it
Rev Dr. Ewers preached two interesting sermons last Sunday at the
Presbyterian church
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Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 12:01:07 -0600
From: "Phyllis Hill" <phill@redrock.net>
Subject: KFY: BIO: Walker, Roland S. - Unknown Co
BIO: WALKER, Roland S., s/o George W. & Rhoda (Blevence) Walker
Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill)
WALKER BLEVENCE BOND SPROATT KABLE
History of Knox and Daviess Counties, Indiana
Chicago: The Goodspeed Publishing Co. 1886
Knox County, Busseron Twp., page 468
ROLAND S. WALKER, a prominent merchant of Oaktown, Ind., was born April 9,
1836, in Sullivan County, Ind. He was the fifth of eight children born to
George W. and Rhoda (Blevence) Walker, born in Virginia and Kentucky
respectively. The father was taken to Kentucky when quite young, and was
there reared and married. About 1827 he came to Sullivan County, Ind., and
there lived on a farm until his death in 1882. The mother died in 1880.
Roland S. was educated in the common schools. At the age of twenty-one he
married, and began farming for himself, continuing eight years. He then
engaged in the saw-milling business in Knox County a short time, and then kept
a grocery store for about three years, when he became connected with W.A. Polk
in the general merchandise business. He has been quite prosperous in his
enterprises, and now owns 200 acres of very fertile land well improved. he
engages quite extensively in Live stock. In 1860 he led to Hymen's altar Mary
E. Bond, who died in 1869 after becoming the mother of two children: Jennie B.
and William E. In 1871 Mr. Walker married Nancy A. Sproatt, who died in 1878.
His last marriage to Hattie Kable was consumated in 1880. The wife is a member
of the Christian Church. He is a Republican in politics and one of the
leading business men of the town.
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Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 12:29:58 -0600
From: "Phyllis Hill" <phill@redrock.net>
Subject: KFY: BIO: Wolfe, Joseph A. - Unknown Co
BIO: WOLFE, Joseph A., s/o Uriah & Eliza (Garrett) Wolfe
Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill)
WOLFE GARRETT FRY KACKLEY
History of Knox and Daviess Counties, Indiana
Chicago: The Goodspeed Publishing Co. 1886
Knox County, Busseron Twp., page 469
JOSEPH A. WOLFE may be mentioned as a prominent farmer of Busseron Township.
He was born in Sullivan County, Ind., February 9, 1841, and is the eldest of
three sons of Uriah Wolfe, who was born in Virginia in 1817, and was reared in
Sullivan County, Ind. He was married in that county, and has passed his life
on the farm, where he now lives. Two of his sons are living in Sullivan
County. The mother, Eliza Garrett, was born and reared in Greene County,
Ind., where she died in 1841. Joseph A. was educated in the common schools of
his native county. When about twenty-four years of age he married and began
doing business for himself. After living in Sullivan County about five years,
he located on his present farm, near Oaktown, where he has prospered, and now
owns 140 acres of land in Knox County and seventy acres in Sullivan County.
His home farm is well improved and very fertile. November 4, 1863, he was
married to Eliza B. Fry, who was born February 10, 1846, and died May 10,
1868, leaving one child, Herbert E., who is now a teacher of Busseron
Township. Mr. Wolfe's second marriage took place January 20, 1870, uniting
him to Mary Kackley, daughter of Elias and Lucy Kackley. She was born in
Kentucky March 30, 1837, and is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Wolfe
is a very zealous Democrat, and is highly respected as a moral and upright
man.
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Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 16:22:28 -0600
From: "Phyllis Hill" <phill@redrock.net>
Subject: KFY: BIO: Barrows, John E. - Unknown Co
BIO: BARROWS, John E., s/o Heman B. & Eliza C. (Hunter) Barrows
Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill)
BARROWS HUNTER GAMMON MINICH
History of Knox and Daviess Counties, Indiana
Chicago: The Goodspeed Publishing Co. 1886
Knox County, Vigo Twp., page 472
JOHN E. BARROWS is a son of Heman B. and Eliza C. (Hunter) Barrows, who were
born in Illinois and Kentucky in 1823 and 1826 respectively. The father
was a farmer, and at the time of his marriage lived in Vincennes, Ind.,
where he followed tailoring about four years, and then moved to Edwardsport,
where he purchased 40 acres of land, but soon sold out and bought 115 acres
in Washington Township, where he has since lived. He owned about 450 acres
of good land, but has given all but 245 acres to his children. John E. was
born in Knox County October 28, 1852. He attended the district schools,
and the graded schools of Bruceville one year. When twenty years of age he
began doing for himself, but made his home with his parents until twenty-
seven years of age. April 27, 1879, he married Helen E. Gammon, daughter
of Lewis and Mary (Minich) Gammon. She was born March 17, 1858, in Knox
County, Ind. They have one child, Omar P. In 1881 Mr. Barrows purchased
fifty acres of land and his father gave him fifty acres more, and upon this
farm he lived until 1882, when he bought twenty acres in the suburbs of
Bicknell, and now lives there. He is a young man of good habits and bids
fair to become a wealthy and prominent citizen. He is a Democrat, and cast
his first vote for S.J. Tilden. He and wife are members of the Christian
Church.
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Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 19:40:20 -0700
From: Red <gflanagan@kih.net>
Subject: KFY: CEM: Pleasant Hill Cemetery - Russell Co
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Jamestown, KY
Transcribed by Gary F l a n a g a n June 15, 1984
Location Legend: R=Row; G=Grave (this is as they were generally arranged when
I transcribed this info - I hope that it will help anyone trying to locate a
grave)
___________________________________________________________________________
Brown, Delphia
9-21-1910 to 11-27-1937
R10G2
Chamberlain, Rachel
1804 to1897
R4G22
Coe, Ornel Denton
6-20-1880 to 11-9-1880
By holly tree
“He passed from our sight, Like a dream or a star, From a liaison of love,
In a mansion of glory.”
“Son of G. & S.E. Coe”
Coffey, Ann
12-1-1854 to 1-4-1924
R17G8
“Asleep in Jesus”
Coffey, Matilda M.
1-26-1861 to 2-22-1888
R17G4
“Wife of D.C. Coffey”
Clasped hands on marker
Coffey, (Infant)
9-1888 to 9-1888
R17G7
“Child of T.H. & Ann Coffey”
Coffey, Thomas H.
1-12-1857 to 8-4-1924
R17G9
“Asleep in Jesus”
Crockett, Carline
7-18-1847 to 4-19-1919
R23G4
Crockett, Hanesford
9-5-1886 to 7-6-1901
R23G5
Day of death unclear on marker
Crockett, J. Call (?)
4-6-1850 to 4-1-1922
R23G3
Crockett, Major A.
4-8-1884 to 12-8-1954
R22G1
“May he rest in peace”
Crockett, Roxie
1937 to 1937
R24G6
“At Rest”
Crockett, Willis
1943 to 1943
R24G5
“At Rest”
Dunbar, Carsie
5-19-1906 to 3-8-1972
R25G2
Double Marker with Corinne Dunbar
“Brother”
Dunbar, Cokulia(?)
10-10-1877 to 10-13-1878
R2G3
Lamb on marker
Dunbar, Corinne
10-13-1896 to 3-29-1987
R25G1
Death date from UK’s online index to Kentucky death records
Double marker with Carsie Dunbar
“Sister”
Dunbar, Elizabeth4
- -19-1837 to 2-27-1901
R2G2
“Gone Home” with hand pointing upwards
Dunbar, Elizabeth
1874 to1962
R25G4
Double marker with Moore Dunbar
UK’s online index to Kentucky death records indicates that she died on
Feb. 17, 1962
Dunbar, Ermin
6-15-1887 to 7-11-1906
R2G5
Hand downward holding a broken chain
“A light from our household is gone, A voice we loved is still, A place is
vacant in our hearts, That never can be filled”
Dunbar, Jasper
10-18-1838 to 6-20-1930
R26G8
Double marker with Nancy Ellen (Wooldridge) Dunbar
Dunbar, Martha E.
5-19-1901 to 11-5-1902
R25G6
“Daughter of S.M. & Lizzie Dunbar”
Dunbar, Moore
1870 to 1937
R25G3
Double marker with Elizabeth Dunbar
Dunbar, Nancy Ellen
2-14-1842 to 8-30-1898
R26G7
Double marker with Jasper Dunbar
Dunbar, Ralph Stanley
12-9-1918 to 12-9-1918
R25G7
“Son of S.B. & E.L. Dunbar”
“How soon fades the slender flower”
Dunbar, Sidney
6-3-1872 to 2-18-1902
R2G4
“Gone Home” with hand pointing upwards
Dunbar, Silas
2-13-1826 to 2-28-1903
R2G1
“Gone Home” with hand pointing upwards
Elk, (Unreadable)
R6G1
Flanogan, Sula M.
1-24-1937 to 1-26-1937
R11G2
Flanogan = Flanagan
Foster, Hershel
No dates
R10G3
“Son of Mr. & Mrs. James F. Foster”
Gossage, Bessie
9-7-1897 to 6-17-1899
R5G3
Gossage, Otillie
1-19-1872 to 10-12-1902
R5G4
“Mother”
Hill, John
12-30-1837 to 8-4-1910
R3G2
“We will meet again”
Hill, M.D.
2-17-1861 to 3-29-1918
R3G6
Clasped hands and a lamb
Hill, Mary J.
4-29-1837 to 8-4-1926
R3G1
“She was the sunshine of our house”
Rose stem
Hill, Ollie
12-20-1889 to 10-1-189
5R3G5
“Daughter of W.A. & E.A.H. Hill”
Hill, Thomas G.
1-27-1870 to 8-25-1888
R3G3
Bird in a tree
Hill, Zola
5-31-1888 to 1-10-1889
R3G4
Hudson, Selemia
2-13-1823 to 3-15-1888
R13G6
“Wife of Sheridon Hudson”
Irwin, M.J.
5-21-1863 to 5-26-1907
R2G6Clasped Hands
“There is rest in heaven”
Kinnett, Ephraim M.
No dates
R12G1
Co. K 13 Ky. Cavalry
Kinnett, Froshia Bell
10-20-1877 to 2-12-1948
R20G1
“Thy trials ended, thy rest is won”
Popplewell, A.W.
12-27-1860 to 5-4-1933
R15G2
“Father”
“Gone but not forgotten”
Popplewell, Coroline
10-16-1839 to 2-26-1913
R14G5
“Of such is the Kingdom of heaven”
Popplewell, Joe
8-18-1902 to 3-17-1936
R15G3
“Gone but not forgotten”
Popplewell, John F.
10-7-1855 to 3-10-1863
R17G5
“Son of Richard Popplewell”
Popplewell, Leo H.
No dates
R15G9
Co. D 3 Ky. Infantry
Popplewell, M.J.
10-28-1865 to 3-27-1920
R1G2“Wife”
“Gone but not forgotten”
Popplewell, Olvine
6-15-1894 to 6-15-1894
R1G3
Popplewell, Polly
1-7-1831 to 10-17-1887
R17G6
“Wife of Richard Popplewell”
Open book
Popplewell, Richard
3-1-1831 to 10-3-1920
R17G7
Co. C 3 Ky. Infantry
Popplewell, S.F.
8-4-1848 to 5-3-1928
R8G2
Double marker with W.C. Popplewell
“Mother”
Popplewell, Sarah Jane
3-27-1865 to 7-12-1937
R15G1
Popplewell, T.B.
10-31-1868 to 4-4-1920
R1G1
“Gone but not forgotten”
“Husband”
Popplewell, W.C.
10-8-1844 to 6-24-1911
R8G1
Double marker with S.F. Popplewell “Father”
Smith, Martha M.
8-27-1837 to 7-25-1931
R4G3
“Wife of W.S. Smith”
“Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God”
Clasped hands
Smith, W.S.
9-7-1836 to 3-31-1884
R4G2
Smith, William C.
6-13-1869 to 12-27-1884
R4G1
“Son of Wm. S. & Martha M. Smith”
Flying bird holding a ribbon in its beak
Stephens, Almarine
4-8-1876 to 11-30-1908
R22G10
Stephens, Andrew J.
10-6-1846 to 1-27-1907
R22G8
“He is not dead but sleepeth”
Stephens, D.G.
3-13-1879 to 6-30-1907
R22G9
“Thy trials ended, Thy rest is won”
Stephens, John
4-26-1850 to 5-22-1911
R22G2
“Our dear father gone before, To meet us on the golden shore”
Stephens, Lenora
10-19-1876 to 7-2-1911
R21G1
“Remember friends as you pass by, As you are now so once was I, As I am now
so you shall be, Prepare for death and follow me”
Stephens, Lucy A.
3-27-1878 to 4-30-1918
R22G12
“Gone but not forgotten”
Stephens, Martha L.(?)
3-6-1849 to 5-2-1887
R22G6
Stephens, Polly
1807 to 1884
R22G7
“We will meet again”
Washington, George
3-27-1875 to 10-27-1875
R5G2
Uncertain about month of death - marker is broken and chipped
Wooldridge, Claudy J.
5-5-1883 to 10-19-1887
Between R17 and R18
“In love he lived, In peace he died, His need was prayed, But God denied”
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Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 22:00:29 EDT
From: Ramona9141@aol.com
Subject: KFY: VITALS: Various Births, 1856-1859, Owen Co
Owen County Kentucky Births 1856-1859
Aug 26, 1856
Johnston, unnamed male white
Parents unlisted
Dec 14,1856
Johnston, unnamed male white
Father H.P. Johnston Mother S. A. Morgan
Apr 1, 1856
Craigmyle unnamed male white
Father G.W. Craigmyle Mother Elizabeth Sutter
Sep 9, 1857
Johnston, R. male white
Father B.S. Johnston Mother P. Burke
Oct 17, 1857
Smith, J.H. male white
Father Samuel Smith Mother S.A. Wainscott
Dec 25, 1857
Smith, unnamed male white
Father W. H. Smith Mother S. A. Agee
Aug 27, 1857
Smith, J. B. male white
Father H. B. smith Mother Margaret Dawson
Mar 14, 1858
Craigmyle, L. male white
Father G.W. Craigmyle Mother E. Sutter
Mar 6, 1859
Fortuner, W. J. male white
Father James Fortuner Mother Sally Owens
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Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 22:00:30 EDT
From: Ramona9141@aol.com
Subject: KFY: VITALS: Various Marriages, 1852-53-55-74, Owen Co
Owen County Kentucky Marriages 1852-53-55-74
age status born Resident
Mar 15, 1852
A. B. Vallandingham 34 widower Fayette Co. KY Owen Co.
Malinda Johnston 29 maiden Henry Co., KY Owen Co.
Feb 8, 1852
A. J. Johnston 21 single Indiana Owen Co.
Clarrisa Abshire 20 single Ohio Owen Co.
Mar 9, 1852
William Abshire 21 single Grant Co.KY Owen Co.
Martha J. Johnston 26 single Owen Co. KY Owen Co.
Feb 20, 1853
A. Steward Grant Co.KY Owen Co.
Lucinda Craigmyle Owen Co. KY Owen Co.
Oct 31, 1855
Henry P. Johnson 35 widower Scott Co KY Owen Co.
Sally Ann Morgan 25 single Owen Co KY Owen Co.
Dec 25, 1874
Alfred Smith 22 Farmer Owen Co KY Owen Co.
mother born Owen Co. Father born Owen Co. KY
Izadina Jones 21 Owen Co KY Owen Co.
mother born Owen Co. Father born Owen Co. KY
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Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 21:33:54 -0600
From: "Phyllis Hill" <phill@redrock.net>
Subject: KFY: BIO: Bartlett, Thomas - Unknown Co
BIO: BARTLETT, Thomas, s/o George & Fannie (McQuaid) Bartlett
Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill)
BARTLETT McQUAID GINGER KILLION SHEPARD FREEMAN
History of Knox and Daviess Counties, Indiana
Chicago: The Goodspeed Publishing Co. 1886
Knox County, Vigo Twp., page 473
THOMAS BARTLETT, merchant, of Edwardsport, Ind., was born in Johnson County,
Ind., January 17, 1835, and is one of the eight children of George and
Fannie (McQuaid) Bartlett, both born in Kentucky, in 1800. They came from
Johnson County, Ind., in 1825, and twenty years later went to Monroe County,
where they lived five years and then went to Fayette County, Ill., where
he remained until his death in the fall of 1855. The mother died in Johnson
County, Ind., in 1838. Our subject made his home with his father until he
was twenty years old. He received his education in the old log school-
houses, and in April, 1854, he married Malinda Ginger, born in Illinois in
1837, daughter of William and Mary Ginger. Mrs. Bartlett died September,
1856, having borne one child (deceased). In March, 1860, Mr. Bartlett
married Mary Jane Killion, who was born in Daviess County, Ind., in March,
1838, daughter of David and Matilda Killion. To them were born eight
children, seven living: Fanny M. (wife of Charles H. Shepard), Dora J.
(wife of Joseph M. Freeman), John T., Ida May, Ota Irene, Ethel and Edna.
After his first wife's death Mr. Bartlett abandoned farming, and came to
Edwardsport and commenced blacksmithing, following that until 1860 when
he purchased a one-half interest in a saw-mill. He soon sold out and
resumed farming, but in 1865 began merchandising. He and William Hollings-
worth were partners for seven years and then our subject became sole
proprietor. He was connected with C.C. Azbell and A.R. Perkins in business,
but since 1877 has carried on the business alone. He is one of the leading
merchants and has the largest stock in the village. He has many friends
and is carrying on a successful business. He is a Democrat in politics
and in 1880 was appointed county commissioner to fill an unexpired term.
He made a good officer and was re-elected in 1882. He is a member of the
I.O.O.F. and he and wife belong to the Christian Church.
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Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 05:52:21, -0500
From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD)
Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1899, Rockcastle Co
DEC 1, 1899 (C0NT)
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE
Miss Mamie Jones finishes her school term today while Tommy Stewarts class
closed last Saturday
Judge and Mrs P.D. Colyer spent Sunday and Monday with Mr and Mrs Logan
McKinney in southern part of county
Lee Porter who is teaching school near Orlando spent Saturday and Sunday
with Dr and Mrs Pennington
John harvey Knuckles was fined $50 Tuesday by Squire Sigman for unlawful
shooting and placed in jail same day by Ben Lear to work it out
Mrs james Maret entertained the following ladies at dinner: Mrs Elizabeth
Lawrence, Miss Lena Newcomb and Mrs Dr. W.A. Brown of Parksville
We are in receipt of a letter from Chas Lechleiter ordering his paper
changed from Bloomington, Ind to Spences Ind. He says he was robbed of
$139 in his boarding house a short time since
Mrs John Pearl Landrum and children, of Oakley Laurel county, have been the
guests of James Landrum
The will of J.C. Allen, deceased of Livingston was also probated Monday
with Phil T. Allen of Louisville as executor without bond
T.J. Cress of Climax; W.H. Jones of Wildie; T.C. Johnson of Brodhead were
in town Saturday and J.T. Stpehens of Disputanta was here Monday
Rev J.J. haley of Cynthiana who was born on Clear creek in this county and
who has risen to be a great power in the pulpit is here visiting his many
relatives
N.H. Tyree has already built up a good business in the blacksmith line at
Livingston. he is located near the railroad bridge and is putting up a new
building.
The jury in the case of Colyer for the killing of Jack Catron in Somerset
last summer failed to agree and was discharged last Wednesday. This is the
third hung jury
Z. Emerick for a numbe rof years a citizen of the Maretburg neighborhood
left Wednesday for ft. Wayne, Ind wher he will locate. Rockcastle loses a
mighty good citizen
Drs E.J. Brown of Stnaford, Percy Benton of Brodhead and Judge R.G.
Williams of Mt Vernon went to Mt Sterling Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving
S.W. Prewitt is doing some good work on his recently purchased farm. He
has made a large number of cross ties fence rails and stacked cords upon
cords of wood. Steve is a hustler
A few visitors and patrons were highly entertained last Friday afternoon at
the College with recitations and music by the pupils. Margory Mcclary,
Rissie Williams, Lelia May Lovell and Fannie Sparks displayed splendid
musical talent.
In the County Court Larkin Mullins was fined last Saturday $200 selling
liquor; A.J. Baker $1 for being drunk; J.B. Farris 410 for failing to work
the road; Chas Martin and C.B. Thompson $2.50 each for breach of peace
J.A. Landrum was taken seriously ill Tuesday night. Hugh Miller was called
in next morning and with the assistance of James Maret ran things a the
depot until Rollie Guthrie came up from Livingston on No 24
Dr Percy Benton of Brodhead, Dr E.J. Brown of Stanford with Judge Williams
went over to Mt Sterling Wednesday on a visit to Hon H.B. Kinsolving whose
wife is Dr Benton's siter where they "carved the turkey" to the bone on
yesterday and will return today
Mat Ballard of Livingston one of the best teachers in the county will soon
have his new house finished at that place
G.A. Klein camer over from Langford Wednesday to meet his son william
coming home from Center College for Thanksgiving
H.H. Baker, H.S. Branaman, G.D. Cook, A.J. Pike and A.J. Norton will
compose the board of Supervisors of tax which meets on the 1st Monday in
January. They were appointed last Monday
N.I. Buster who recently bought the Rockcastle Lime Co's, works near this
place, was here during the week consulting with his partner James I. White
and looking over the grounds for increasing the capacity of thier works,
building other kilns and opening up quarries
A company has been organized here called the White Lime, Stone and Brick
Company. The company is incorporated under the laws of the state with N.I.
Buster, of Boyle county President, U.G. Baker Secretary and Treasurer; and
James I. White general manager. This company expects to erect several
kilns along the line of L&N railroad; also erect a barrel factory for the
purpose of manufacturing their own barrels. These men have great energy
and are backed by unlimited means and will build up industries that will be
worth thousand of dollars to the people of this countya nd such men and
such industries should be encouraged.
John W. Brown presented the will of L.M. Houk, deceased for the probation
in County Court last Monday. Upon proof of W.A.B. Davis and S.H. Martin
the instrument was ordered probated by Judge Williams. W.T. and James Houk
Jr are named as his executors with direction to sell the farm near
Maretburg as soon as practical. They are directed to collect the insurane
and after setting apart $250 to the little daughters Mary and Alie Lee, he
then divides the balance equally between the seven children. Judge
Williams required a bond of $6,000 which will be given by some Trust company
MARRIAGE: Mr J.W. Casper and Miss Celia Gentry were married Sunday
afternoon by Rev J.C. Carmical at the home of the brides parents. Mr and
Mrs Geo W. Gentry. E.B. Cos and Miss Ida May Adams; C.C. Davis and Miss
Rosa Gentry, were the attendants. After the ceremony a splendid supper was
served. The bride wore a traveling suit of purple silk waist with gray
skirt and carred a large bouquet of white Chrysanthemums. Quite a crowd of
friends many from a distance, gathered to see the bride and witness the
marriage as well as to partake of the choice edables. the happy pair left
on nught train for Livingston where Mr Casper is at present engaged in
business
DEATH: Mrs Pack Hunt deid near Brodhead yesterday
DEATH: Bud Chesnut near Orlando died Thursday last of a complication of
diseases
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Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 11:16:29 -0600
From: "Phyllis Hill" <phill@redrock.net>
Subject: KFY: BIO: Hollingsworth, S.E. - Unknown Co
BIO: HOLLINGSWORTH, S.E., s/o Abraham & Sarah (Dunn) Hollingsworth
Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill)
HOLLINGSWORTH DUNN DELAY HOWARD
History of Knox and Daviess Counties, Indiana
Chicago: The Goodspeed Publishing Co. 1886
Knox County, Vigo Twp., page 482
S.E. HOLLINGSWORTH may be mentioned as one of the prominent farmers of Knox
County, Ind., and is a son of Abraham and Sarah (Dunn) Hollingsworth. He was
born in the above named county October 25, 1826, and is one of six children of
German-Irish descent. The parents were born in South Carolina and Kentucky,
respectively, 1797. The father went to the "Buckeye State" with his parents
when quite young, and shortly after came to Indiana, about 1809 or 1810. Here
the father had one brother killed in the battle of Tippecanoe, and one by the
Indians. They lived in a fort, but afterward farmed, where the father owned
at one time 520 acres of land. He died December 18, 1872. The mother died
April 10, 1869. Our subject attended the subscription schools, when an
opportunity afforded, and assisted his father on the farm until twenty-five
years of age. December 18, 1850, he married Nancy Jane Delay, daughter of
Alexander and Rachael Delay. She was born in Lawrence County, Ind., February
18, 1832. They became the parents of seven children, three of whom are
living: Malinda T., (wife of Thomas Howard), Mary A. and Joseph M. Malinda
is residing in Kansas, and Mary and Joseph are at home. Mr. Hollingsworth has
resided in Vigo Township since his marriage, and is one of the first farmers.
He owns 447 acres of land, on which is erected a fine brick dwelling-house and
good barns. He deals extensively in fine stock, especially the Poland-China
hog, and makes his purchases of the first-class stock breeders of his own and
neighboring States. He has been very successful, ships to a large number of
States, and makes his purchases regardless of price. He has taken many first
premiums at different fairs, and deserved much credit for his energy in
improving the breed of hogs in his neighborhood. In politics he is a
Republican, and cast his first vote for Gen. Taylor. His wife is a member of
the Baptist Church.
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Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 21:41:15 -0600
From: "Phyllis Hill" <phill@redrock.net>
Subject: KFY: BIO: Perkins, Elisha - Unknown Co
BIO: PERKINS, Elisha, s/o Alfred & Rebecca (Ellis) Perkins
Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill)
PERKINS ELLIS LAVELLE JOHNSON READY
History of Knox and Daviess Counties, Indiana
Chicago: The Goodspeed Publishing Co. 1886
Knox County, Vigo Twp., page 487
ELISHA PERKINS, farmer, was born in Daviess County, Ind., December 22, 1833,
and is one of a family of seven sons and four daughters of Alfred and Rebecca
(Ellis) Perkins, who were of English and Irish descent, born in Kentucky in
1808 and 1811, and died in 1880 and 1870 respectively. The father came to
Indiana in his youth where he farmed, owning 120 acres of land. Our subject
received a somewhat limited education in the subscription schools, owing to
the shortness of the terms and the scarcity of schoolhouses. He resided with
his parents until eighteen years of age, and after leaving home hired out as a
day laborer on a farm. He went to the "Sunny South", and chopped wood in
Mississippi, and August 29, 1858, married Bridget Lavalle, born in Indiana
February, 14, 1838. Her parents were John and Mary Lavalle. Mr. and Mrs.
Perkins have no children of their own, but have reared these two children:
Theodore S. Johnson, whom they took at the age of three years and who is now
nineteen years old, and Effie Ready, who was five years old on coming to them
and is now eight. Mr. Perkins farmed in Daviess County some time after
marriage, but in 1863 came to Knox County, and two years later purchased
seventy acres of land in Vigo Township, where he has since made his home.
He is a Republican and cast his first vote for Millard Fillmore. He is an
excellent citizen and a member of the Christian Church, and his wife of the
Baptist Church.
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Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 22:20:17 -0600
From: "Phyllis Hill" <phill@redrock.net>
Subject: KFY: BIO: Purdy, Harrison C. - Unknown Co
BIO: PURDY, Harrison C., s/o William M. & Sarah Ann (Terry) Purdy
Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill)
PURDY TERRY NICHOLSON CHAMBERS CLEMONS HUNGATE HOLLINGSWORTH
History of Knox and Daviess Counties, Indiana
Chicago: The Goodspeed Publishing Co. 1886
Knox County, Vigo Twp., pages 487-488
HARRISON C. PURDY, a prominent old farmer of Edwardsport, Ind., was born in
Sullivan County, Ind., February 22, 1828, son of William M. and Sarah Ann
(Terry) Purdy. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1793. He
came to Indiana in a one-horse wagon in 1816. In 1822 he began merchandizing.
He went on horseback to Richmond, Va., and then to Philadelphia to buy goods.
He was one of the first settlers and leading business men of Carlyle, Ind.,
and died in November, 1832. The mother was born in Kentucky in 1795, and died
in December 1847. The mother and her family came to Edwardsport after the
husband's death, and Harrison remained with her as long as she lived. Owing to
the newness of the country and the sparsely located schoolhouses, his early
education was somewhat limited. When twelve years old he worked for $2 per
month, and the highest wages he received was $7. June 20, 1850, he married
Elizabeth Sarah, daughter of David C. and Latitia Nicholson. She was born
April 17, 1830, in Sullivan County, Ind. To them were born seven children,
five of whom are living: Iowa, wife of Thomas Chambers; Nettie, widow of
Peter Clemons; Alice, wife of Dr. E.W. Hugate; William, physician and surgeon
in Russelville, Ill., and John, who is a physician of Edwardsport. After
marriage Mr. Purdy purchased twenty acres of land, which he has since
increased to 360 acres by his energy and industry. He also owns town property
in Vincennes and Edwardsport. Mrs. Purdy died July 20, 1864, and June 20,
1865, Mr. Purdy married Sarah Jane Hollingsworth, daughter of Thomas and Amy
Hollingsworth. She is a native of Knox County, born April 17, 1832. They
have three children: Vienna, Eva and Jessie. In 1865 Mr. Purdy established a
general merchandise store in Edwardsport, but in 1872 returned to the farm.
He is a man of good business qualities, is a Republican in politics, and cast
his first vote for Zachary Taylor. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity,
and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 10:05:49 +0200
From: "Maria" <troutman@interquest.de>
Subject: KFY: OBITS: Sturgis News, Sept. 1998 - Union Co
Copied with the Permission of The Sturgis News, Sturgis, Union County, KY,
Wednesday, September 2, 1998. Obits on page 2.
JEREMY PATE
Jeremy Pate, 14, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1998 at 7:22pm at the Union
County Methodist Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle
accident.
He is survived by his father William Pate of Owensboro, his mother,
Chris Estes of Owensboro, a sister, Abbie Estes of Owensboro, a brother
Bobby Pate of Owensboro, grandmother Barbara Williamson of Morganfield,
maternal great grandmother Evelyn Hazelwood of Owensboro. He was preceded
in death by his grandfather Bill Pate in 1977, grandfather Albert Estes in
1980 and grandmother Dorothy Estes in 1971.
Services were held Saturday at Whitsell's Funeral Home in Morganfield
with burial in Owensboro Memorial Gardens - Owensboro.
HELEN WADDELL
Helen Waddell, 54, of Benton, KY, died Aug. 29, at Lourdes Hospital in
Padacah. She is survived by her husband, Charles (Frankie) Waddell of
Benton, a daughter, Tammy Peeler of Benton, a son, Timmy Waddell of Benton,
her mother, Evelyn Nelson of Henderson, KY, 5 sisters, Isabell Wright of
Sturgis, Donna Owens and Carolyn Cook, both of Henderson, Judy Musser of
Uniontown, and Mary Brown of Dixon, 3 brothers, Charles Nelson and Truman
Nelson both of Henderson, KY, and William Nelsno of Evansville, IN., 1
grandchild, Miranda Peeler of Benton, several nieces and nephews. Mrs
Waddell was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and was employed at
the Majestic Steak House in Draffenville, KY.
Services were held on Tuesday at Whistell Funeral Home in Sturgis with
burial in the Pythian Ridge Cemetery. Rev. A. G. Winters officiated.
JOSEPH D. TAPP
Joseph D. Tapp, 76, of Uniontown, died Friday, Aug. 28, at St. Mary's
Medical Center in Evansville.
He was a World War II Veteran.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Sheilia Risinger and
Rebecca Tapp.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Betty; five daughters, Betty
Davis of Morganfield, Karen White of Evansville, and Zona Overfield, Mary
Ellen McCollough and Tammy Baron all of Uniontown; one son, Danny Joe Tapp
of Sturgis; 18 grandchildren and 0 great grandchildren.
Services were Sunday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Brother
Dwight Jackson officiated. Burial was in the Uniontown City Cemetery.
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Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 12:10:58 -0600
From: "Phyllis Hill" <phill@redrock.net>
Subject: KFY: BIO: Wright, Amos M. - Unknown Co
BIO: WRIGHT, Amos M., s/o Amos & Jane (Gross) Wright
Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill)
WRIGHT GROSS HULEN
History of Knox and Daviess Counties, Indiana
Chicago: The Goodspeed Publishing Co. 1886
Knox County, Vigo Twp., p. 498
AMOS M. WRIGHT, farmer, was born in Washington County, Ind., August 7, 1841,
and is the youngest of seven children of Amos and Jane (Gross) Wright, and of
Irish descent. The parents were born in Kentucky and Virginia in 1805 and
1804, respectively. The father was a minister of the Christian Church, and in
his young days did some farming. He resided in Washington County, Ind., at
the time of his marriage and came to Edwardsport in 1860, where he lived until
his death in February, 1880. The mother died in 1870. Amos was educated in
the district schools and resided with his parents until twenty-six years old.
He was one of the boys in blue, enlisting in Company C, Eightieth Indiana
volunteer Infantry in August, 1862. He took part in the battles of
Perryville, Resaca and a number of engagements of lesser note. While in the
battle of Resaca he was wounded in the left ankle by a gun shot, which
disabled him for ten months. He was in the hospitals at Chattanooga and
Nashville, and Jeffersonville, Ind. He returned to service in April 1865, and
in June of that year was discharged at Indianapolis. May 19, 1867, he married
Ann E. Hulen, born in Daviess County, Ind., in 1844, and daughter of Simpson
Hulen. To them were born nine children, seven of whom are living: Charles M.,
Fannie B., John N., Mary M., Cora F., Elsie E. and Bessie B. Mr. Wright
located in Edwardsport after his marriage, where he has since resided, a
well-to-do and highly-esteemed citizen and farmer. He is a Republican in
politics and cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln.
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