Ben Streets Wed Jul 011998 10:09:00 ROWE,MOORE,HOLMES - Researching the families of William ROWE(1756-1825), Nathan MOORE(1779-1835) and Joseph HOLMES (abt 1750-after 1820). All early pioneer families of Russell County. Wish to correspond with anyone interested in these families. david Streets, 914 holly Road, Black Mountain,NC 28711 email:onewaystreet@mindspring.com

Jeanne & Bud Koopman Fri Jul 03 1998 15:28:20
Hello;
We are researching the Compton family, Lewis Compton was indentured in Cumberland Co in 1847. We have found other children living in different households in Adair Co in 1850 census, but a recent discovery shows one of these children Lewis brother Pinkney D. Compton is buried in Russell Co. And we now believe some of the children may have been indentured and possibly born in Russell Co. Any information on this family will be greatly appreciated.
Thank You
Jeanne & Bud Koopman
E- Mail: BKOOP1@AOL.COM

briggs@vci.net Sat Jul 04 1998 18:26:08 HARRIS, JOHNSON, ASHBROOK. Laura Ellen Harris married John Hooker ASHBROOK 1889 in Russell Co. Seeking info on Laura's parents William HARRIS and Rachel JOHNSON. Wm. born abt 1840, Rachel born abt 1843. they married 1867 in Russell Co.

Foxrock@aol.com Mon Jul 6 1998 12:00:32 I understand that the ANTLE reunion is to be held July 12th at the Union Chapel firehouse in Russell County. Anyone know where that is? We would like to attend.

Mary Donna Foley Thu Jul 09 1998 07:25:57 FOLEY--WILSON--TARTER-REXROAT--ROBERTSON. I am updating my 1988 book on the FOLEY family of southern KY. Please send me any family material that ties into the FOLEY family of Russell, Adair, or Casey counties. Mary Donna Foley. fax 502-866-2655

Hanlins42@aol.com Thu Jul 09 1998 20:38:13 Am looking for Chumbley ancestors especially parents of John William Chumbley(born 1861) James Chumbley and Lucy Fry. Also parents of his wife, Rebecca Hart, daughter of Socrates Hart and Nancy?. Other names are mentioned in family bible but connection is not certain.

Garry Bell Wed Jul 15 1998 16:22:15 Can anyone supply the names for these "illegible" stones in the Russell Springs, KY Cemetery. An ACREE (17 Aug 1877 to 6/8 Feb 1901) whose first name looks to be "Mer--el. This stone is next to a Bettie ACREE (1875 to 1946, possible wife). Have a BURCHETT (15 Dec 1880 to 19 Feb 1905) whose first name looks to be " (C or G)arza(c or g)ie". The final mystery is first name Ader (21 Feb 1893 to 5 July 1912) and the last name appears to be "Ma(f or e)--ell" (eight letters in name). Anyone who can help supply this information will be helping complete this cemetery abstraction for inclusion in our historical society's first cemetery records book for Russell County. Garry Bell at this email (gbell@ftljt.fruit.com). Thanks..

Ronald G. Vanoy Sun Jul 19 1998 09:17:49 Looking for information on Christipher Columbus VanHoy who lived in Hiseville Ky. Married a local gal by the name of Rhonda Walton. I am interested in obtaining the parents name of Christipher. I think his father died early because the mom remarried and they were all listed under the new husbands name. I believe it was the 1850 census. Chris and Rhonda were married in 1872. He was born in 1844 and died in 1935. in Durant Okla. Any information on him would be appreciated. Thank You Ron VanHoy 18417 Driftwood Drive East Sumner, WA. 98390

Carol Pruett Tue Jul 21 1998 12:01:59 I am looking for information James P. Redman/Redmon b: 1862 d: unknown, m:3-16-1884 to Lewzenia Burton b: 4-23-1865 d:1-13-1946 her parents were Peter T. Burton and Nancy Issac. They had a daughter - Nancy Savannah b:2-8-1885 d: 4-23-1984 m: 12-28-1903 to Nathan Wesley Cowan b: 12-14-1882 d: 2-19-1963.
I am trying to find info on James P. Redman/Redmon's parents. His father was from Adair Co and mother from Russell Co. Kentucky. If anyone has any information please let me know.
Thanks Carol cpruett@hsc.unt.edu

Darlene Cole Wed Jul 22 1998 18:11:50 I would like to exchange information with anyone who descends from or researching the surname of TWIDWELL. There are 3 marriages listed in Book 1 of Russell Co KY marriages, 1826 - 1844: TWIDWELL, George W., md. JACKSON, Eliza 6 Mar 1834, bm: Henry WINFREY TWIDWELL, Jordan, md. ROGERS, Mary, 11 Sep 1834, bm: J. BALLINGER WILLS, Daniel, md. TWIDWELL, Virginia, 5 Jun 1828, bm: J. BROWDER The three (3) TWIDWELLS believed to be the children of William TWIDWELL, b. abt 1783 in VA. Wm was listed on the 1810 census of Rowan Co NC along with Obediah TWIDWELL, b. abt 1787 in VA. In 1820 Obediah was listed again and also a Thomas TWIDWELL, b. abt 1789 in VA. Wm said to have removed to Adair Co KY but was in Russell Co KY by 1820. There was also a John Twidwell, b. abt 1781 found on the 1830 and 1850 census of Smith Co TN., and though a George TWIDELL was not found on a census, he did marry Betsy Williams the 6 Mar 1800 in Halifax Co VA. Perhaps all these men were of the same family? I descend from Obediah and would appreciate any information on any member of the these families.

Bob Nobis Sat Jul 25 1998 15:49:46 Looking for any information on William "Wiley" Wesley SHEPHERD (SHEPPARD) who lived in Russell co, KY until about 1845-1850. He is thought to have died in either Russell or Adair co, before 1850, but his remains were taken to Fayette co, IL for burial. (His children lived in Fayette co, IL.) His first wife's name was Sarah WOODY (WOODIE). They were married on either 3 or 31 May 1815 in Haywood co., NC. Rachel is thought to have died in Russell county in about 1820-1821. Wiley later married Rachael POWELL on 18 March 1822. They had two children born in Adair co.: Garland C. SHEPPARD(b: 1824) and Mary SHEPPARD (b: 1826). I am looking for any documentation that supports any of this information. Bob Nobis Mesa, AZ

Donna Stephens Mon Jul 27 1998 14:17:49 My husband was born in Crab Orchard,Kentucky May 23, 1940 to: Otho Lee Stephens and Flora ( Poppewell ) Stephens,we need a copy of his birth certificate, and in the process of trying to get that my husband got interested in getiing more info about his mother and fathers early information. e.i. marriage, where, when. There is very little information we have about Flora. We know that Otho ( Otha ) had several brothers and sisters, he owned farms, and merchantiles. They were devorced early 1950's they are buried in Russell Springs ( Ono ) Flora died in Shellbyville, Indiana, Otho died in El Paso, Texas Oct. 1979, we took him back to Kentucky for buriel there. There is ( was ) brothers, Felix, Hollis and others of Otha Stephens, his father's name ws Jerry Lee Stephens. I believe there were relatives down where the Cumberland River covers that land now. along Russell County. Flora and Otha were married in Russell County we think. If you could help us get started getting any information it would be great to be albe to pass this on to our daughter. My hsband's name is Otho ( Otha ) Lee Stephens Jr. the Jr no longer is used since his father passed away in 1979. he grew up in Shelbyville, Indiana where his dad also had farms. He left Shelbyville in 1957 to join the navy and stayed in California until we married and moved to El Paso in 1965. There are three sisters: Pauline, Grace, Gladys. Mainly we would like to find other living relatives from the Poppewell and Stephens line. Thank you for your help....Donna Stephens.

rnichols@rtpro.net Fri Jul 31 1998 07:29:44 I recently received some pages(15&16) from a unknown book about the History of Russell County. On those pages mention a court petition about saving the reputation of a Mr. John Adams who had moved to Missouri. Listed among those who signed the petition were: John Antle Jr., Jacob Antle, Michael Davis, Henry Davis and Richard Walker, all kin of some kind to our John and Catherine Antle Davis. Some, if not all of these families, moved to Sangamon Co, IL shortly after signing this petition. I would like to correspond with others interested in these lines. Thanks you. chatty rnichols@rtpro.net

S.E. Carter Fri Jul 31 1998 11:22:36 I am researching STOKES family members who were in the Russell/Wayne county areas in 1808. I am searching for any information about JOEL STOKES, his ancestors or descendents. S.E. Carter joankitty@aol.com

EBBIEDJO@aol.com Fri Jul 31 1998 12:06:01 My great grandparents were born and died in Russell County, KY. I am researching their families. My gr grandfather was Mathew A. York, b 15 Jul 1874, d. 31 May 1957. I just got his death certificate last week and it says his parents were Edd York and Leona Collins from Clinton County, KY. My gr. grandmother was Lizzie Ellen Cape York, b 22 Sep 1881, d 11 Jul 1963. Lizzie was the daughter of Lyman Cape b. 29 Jun 1856, and Mary Sullivan, birth year unknown. For years, I thought her mother was a Southerland, but I've been chasing the wrong family. If anyone can help me with this family, I thank you in advance. Lizzie and Mathew had 10 children and they were married about 1895. My maternal grandmother was one of their children, Bertha Lee York Elmore, b. 7 Jan 1904 in Russell County and d. 16 Dec 1979 in Cumberland County, KY. Again, thank you.

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