Hanlins42@aol.com Sun, 9 Aug 1998 23:37:08 Am looking for the parents of Nellis Smith and Ida Mc Gowan. They owned a grocery store in Jabez in the early 1900's. They had several children including my grandmother Stella. She had brothers Odie and Ozzie, Yuletide, and Erthel. There were also several girls but I don't have all of their names. Any information would be welcome.

Joankitty@aol.com Thu, 6 Aug 1998 21:01:31 I am looking for relatives or anyone with information about FRANCIS ALLEN MULLENS or MULLINS b. abt. 1849 in Wayne County, Kentucky who married Shelby Coffey Stokes in 1881. I know they had a child in Russell County in 1886. I would like names of her parents, etc. and also any of her descendants.

William Ray Roberts Fri, 7 Aug 1998 02:20:53 I am looking for any information on the THOMAS STANTON family who lived in Russell County Kentucky. Thomas STANTON b1792 was married to a Rhoda ?b1808 both out of Culpepper Co. VA. Some of thier children were Fanny STANTON b1829 who married John LAND and then Rhodes POWELL, Vanburren STANTON b1843, Thomas J. STANTON b1835 who married Margaret POWEL and then Rebecca POWELL, Israel STANTONb1846, William STANTON b1833, Spencer STANTON b1838, Elizabeth STANTON b1840, and Mary A. STANTON b1844. Any information would be greatly appreciated. You can e-mail me at wrrobert@indiana.edu Thank you.

Norman Chambers Wed Aug 12 1998 10:01:42 I am searching for more information on CHAMBERS and DICKERSON families in Russel county. Any assistance would be much appreciated. Lafayette CHAMBERS was born about 1825, death unknown. Lafayette married Susan Dickerson. May 19, 1857. Married by William Rexroat, minister Baptist Church, at Samuel Dickerson's. Bond: May 19, 1857, Samuel Dickerson (father) as surety. Witnesses: Samuel Dickerson, Jesse Dickerson, (brother). (Russel county marriages, 1826-1865 - Cain-Curry, 2-255,256.) Susan was born about 1830, death unknown. The Adair Co. News reported in 1901, she and her siblings had a family reunion their 4 ages totaled 384 years. (Susan would have been 71 years old at the time.) Lafayette had a Land Grant in Adair Co. The Kentucky Land Grants, Vol. 1, Pt. 2, Chapter 10. "Grants in the county court orders (1836-1924) The counties of Ky. Page 1095. Grantee: Chambers, Lafayette, Acres: 50, Book: 36, Page:567, Date Survey: 1-18-1852, County: Adair, Watercourse: Damrons Creek. So Lafayette had land about 5 years before he married. Lafayette's family is listed in the 1870 Adair Co. census, Neatsville District, (Neatsville is just a few miles west of Pellyton), Neatsville P.O., p.28, house 197, family 197 CHAMBERS, Lafayette, 45, m, w, farmer, $300/$200, b. KY Susan, 40, f, w, Keeping house, KY James M., 11, m, w, working on farm, KY Sally, 9, f, w, at home, KY Florinda, 7, f, w, KY George, 5, m, w, KY (This Census is basis for fixing the birth dates.) In the 1880 census, Neatville district, p. 9, house 62, family 63 CHAMBERS, Lafayette, w, m, 60, married, farmer, KY is living alone. (reason unknown) Lafayette and Susan had 4 children 1. James M. Chambers, born 1859, died March 7, 1927 in Lincoln Co., KY. at age 68. 2. Sally Chambers, no info. 3. Florinda Chambers, no info. 4. George Richard Chambers was (my gggf.) born 4-9-1865 at Pellyton, in Adair co., died 11-14-1937 at Irene, in Taylor co. George was married twice. First marriage is still an unknown. Second marriage to Mary Ellen PETERSON. (Peterson genealogy published in 1988.) George married Mary on 5-16-1898 in Taylor co.

Katharine Harbury Sat Aug 22, 1998 23:51:35 Russell Co.: Henry AYRES m Ianthe? Jutha? Intha?Cyntha? HUNTER, daughter of John and Mary HUNTER, before 1843. Had children James, Nancy, Green, Winny, John W., Margaret (d.y.), Fanney and Louisa in Russell before they moved west by 1860. They are said to have lived in Fairfield, Benton Co., Mo. 1876-1886 and then to a place near or at Paris, Logan Co., Arkansas. Henry in 1887 states that he is 75 years old. Would like to know the correct name of wife and anything about this family.

Katharine Harbury Sun Aug 23, 1998 00:30:35 Russell Co.: Artemisa HUNTER, nicknamed Artie or Arta, b 1831, Tn., daughter of John and Mary HUNTER of Russell Co., Ky.m 30 Dec. 1852 at age 21 to John AYRES, 25. She d in 1858 or early 1859 as I can determine. She had sons Alson E. AYRES, b 4 April 1854 (also named as George A in 1860) and James b 1856/1858. John AYRES m (2) 3 Sept. 1859, Polly AYRES, 25. John AYRES said he was b. at White Co., Tn. and Polly b. Morgan Co., Tn. Would like to reach descendants of Artie.

Reita Burress Wed Aug 26, 1998 17:26:55 I'm researching the family of HENRY BURRISS married Mary Ann? He served in the Union 3th Ky. Co. G. and during the Civil War his wife was listed living in Jamestown, Ky. Their children: Wm. R. b. 2-12-1851, Sarah R. b. 1853, George Richard b. 3-1858 (my line), Henry A. 4-1862, Mary E. 1866, Pamelia 1870, Mary Ann b. 1850. Would love to exchange info on this family. Family web page: http://public.usit.net/rburress/genepage.htm Reita Burress

Scott Meyer Thu Aug 27, 1998 13:46:36 I'm looking for information on my grandmother's family. Her father's name was John W. JOHNSON (b. 1 May 1873 in Russell Co., KY; d. 1942 in Jacksonville, Morgan Co.; bur. Asbury Church Cem., Morgan Co., IL) and her mother's name was Eliza ABNER (b. 4 Aug 1874 in KY; d. 25 Jan 1970 in Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL; bur. Asburyh Church Cem., Morgan Co., IL). The children included (1) Edward W. JOHNSON (b. abt 1895 in KY), (2) Welby A. JOHNSON (b. abt 1896 in KY), (3) Eva Mae JOHNSON (my grandmother) (b. 12 Mar 1898 in Elk Spring Valley, Wayne Co., KY; d. 9 Feb 1989 in Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL), (4) Elmer M. JOHNSON (b. abt 1899 in KY), (5) Nellie J. JOHNSON, (6) Pearl JOHNSON, (7) John Russell JOHNSON, (8) Margaret JOHNSON (b. abt 1911 in Morgan Co., IL), (9) Kenneth JOHNSON (b. abt 1913 in Morgan Co., IL), (10) Ralph JOHNSON (b. 1916 in Morgan Co., IL), and (11) Betty JOHNSON. The family moved to Morgan County around 1900. On 23 Apr 1921, Eva Mae JOHNSON m. Walter H. MEYER (b. 17 Jul 1891 in Carlinville, Macoupin Co., IL, d. 1981 in Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL). They resided in Jacksonville until their deaths. I have sketchy information on the parents and siblings of John W. JOHNSON, as well. His father was Perry JOHNSON (b. VA), and his mother was Sarah DECKER (b. KY). The children included (1) John W. JOHNSON (mentioned earlier), (2) Mattie JOHNSON (who married _____ CLEMENS), (3) Josie JOHNSON (who also moved to Morgan Co. from KY and reportedly resided in Jacksonville), (4) Ethel JOHNSON (who also moved to Morgan Co. from KY and reportedly resided in Jacksonville), (5) Garfield JOHNSON (who resided in Wichita, KS), (6) Elmer JOHNSON (who resided in Allis, OK), and (7) Paul Jesse JOHNSON (who resided in Hustonville, Lincoln Co., KY). If anyone has any information on these families, I'd love to hear from you.

Gary & Vickie Heine Tue Aug 25 1998 21:24:15 I am looking for relatives, ancestors and information on Addison Barger (born - unknown, died - unknown) who was born in Russell County and married Mary Yeaky (born - unknown, died - unknown) marriage location and date is unknown. They had a daughter Elmira (b. August 12, 1853 in Crittenden County, KY, died February 19, 1942, buried Marion, KY). Elmira married Daniel Jasper Green (b. February 11, 1850 - unknown location, d. January 3, 1931, buried Marion, KY) marriage date and location unknown. Any information on the Barger and or the Yeaky Family would be greatly appreciated.

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