Paula Kite Tue Oct 06, 1998 01:23:35 Looking for surnames: McGOWAN, JOHNSON, STEPHENS, STEVENS, TUCKER, CHAMBERLAIN. Thomas W. McGOWAN b.10-1-1861 d.7-7-1933 married on 9-25-1881 to Melvina JOHNSON b.8-15-1861 d.11-19-55 in Russell Co. They are buried in cemetery in Gosser Ridge. Their children are Ben Harrison McGOWAN, Cora McGOWAN, Rose McGOWAN, Etna McGOWAN, Ona McGOWAN, Hettie McGOWAN, and James Wesley McGOWAN b.4-12-1891 d. 1-30-1958 married on 3-22-1912 to Dona Elizabeth STEPHENS (my grandparents, both are buried at Pine Grove Cemetery on Sunshine Rd. off of 76). Thomas W. McGOWAN had 2 brother's and a sister: Briar John McGOWAN, Willie (Cad) J. McGOWAN, and Caroline Bryant FRYE. I would like to know the names of their parents. Melvina JOHNSON siblings were Rosenna (Rosy Z.) GOSSER, Jim Johnson, Charlotte (Lottie, Lot) JOHNSON, and Tom (Thom) JOHNSON. Also, would like to know the names of their parents. Dona Elizabeth STEPHENS b.11-1-1895 d. 6-5-1979. Parents are Frank STEPHENS b. 1875 d.1949 married on 12-27-1894 to Louisa (Babe) TUCKER b. 1877 d. 1933. Their other children are Otha STEPHENS, John STEPHENS, Elza STEPHENS, Oscar STEPHENS, Cosby STEPHENS ( last two were twins), Joe STEPHENS, Arissie STEPHENS. Louisa's parents were Narcissa POPPLEWELL b. 12-26-1849, d. 9-23-1908 married to Eli (Ell) TUCKER b. 12-23 or 25-1849 d.6-11-1915 or 1919. Narcissa's parents were Mason B. POPPLEWELL and Caroline CHAMBERLAIN. Would like info on Caroline CHAMBERLAIN. Frank STEPHENS had 6 siblings: Callie Roy TUCKER, Elza STEPHENS, Travis STEPHENS, James STEPHENS, Dutch STEPHENS, and Amanda STEPHENS (don't know if Amanda was ever married) Their parents names are Harrison STEPHENS, suppose to have fought in the Civil War with the 13th Ky Inf. and Charlotte (Lottie, Lot) JOHNSON. She was half sister to Melvina JOHNSON who married Thomas W. McGOWAN. Would DEEPLY APPRECIATE any info on Harrison STEPHENS (STEVENS), Eli TUCKER, Charlotte JOHNSON, Melvina JOHNSON, Caroline CHAMBERLAIN, and THOMAS W. McGOWAN. E-mail me at pakite@som-uky.campus.mci.net. Thank you so very much!!!! Paula Kite

Kenneth Marcum Thu Oct 08, 1998 15:09:24 I am looking for info on the George Duncan family of Russell County. The 1850 census has George, age 45, farmer, Susan, age 30, wife. There are 6 children listed. In 1860 he is listed as being 50, and his wife is listed as Elen, age 37. I am not sure of the name Elen, it is hard to make out. They had a son named Peter born abt 1846-47. Peter is listed in the 1870-80-1900 census records in Russell County. My line is through Peter's son John, born in 1870. Any info on these individuals will be helpful. My home e-mail is kmarcum@dnsonline.net <mailto:kmarcum@dnsonline.net> . Looking forward to hearing from someone. Kenneth Marcum

Mary F. Wade Fri Oct 09, 1998 06:09:35 HOLT I need the parents and any other family members of HENRY W. HOLT, US MARINE CORPS WW II, B. 14 MAY 1923 AND DIED 15 OCT 1994. Thanks.

Linda Colwell Sat Oct 10, 1998 15:54:38 Hello. I am looking for info on my Russell County family. My grandparents were Carsie Buell Bennett and Hattie Stephens Bennett. Carsie was born in 1909 on Ono Ridge. His parents were William Thomas "Tom" Bennett and Lizzie Pearl Tarter Bennett. Tom was born 10/3/1878 and died 10/14/1950. Lizzie was born 1/3/1886 and died 5/20/1971. They are both buried in Bernard Cemetary. Tom's parents were (I think) Abner and Elizabeth Holder Bennett. Abner was born around 1852 and Elizabeth was born in April 1848. Abner was possibly born in Adair County, maybe Russell County. Abner's parents were Green C. and Emeline Dunbar Bennett. Green was born about 1828 in Adair County. Green's parents were Charles and Mary Flanagan Bennett. Charles was born about 1794 in Virginia. Mary was born about 1798 in North Carolina. I would appreciate any info on this family. On the Stephens side, my great-grandparents were Lorenzo Dow and Margaret C. Coffey Stephens. Dow was born 12/8/1860 and died 10/27/1927. Margaret was born 3/26/1867. Her gravestone doesn't list a date of death, but my uncle thinks it was the late 1960's. Both are buried in Lucinda Cemetary. Margaret's brother was John C. Coffey, in Bernard Cemetary. Dow's father is either Wesley or Belnia (Belvia) Stephens and his mother was Nancy Whittle. I would greatly appreciate any info on this family line as well. My mother, Wanda Bennett Caraboa Williams was born in Jamestown. There are still cousins and other relatives in the area. Thanks. Linda Caraboa Colwell nimbus@iquest.net

Bobby D Bouchell Fri Oct 09, 1998 03:54:16My great grandmother and her son, my grandfather were born in Jamestown, RUSSELL co, Kentucky. Sara Lucinda Elizabeth Wooldridge, b 10-2-1833, d 1921 Kansas. James Albert BARNETT, b 10-27-1872, d 7-13-1952, Blackwell,OK.

Mary Held Wed Oct 14, 1998 16:18:23 Looking for info of Elias Brittain Chumbley m. Laura Lizzie Stillwell Nov. 30, 1893 in Larue Co., KY. Elias was born in Russell Co. Any information of Elias and family/parents appreciated Thank You, Mary Held javalady@fuse.net

Sharon Dykes Mon Oct 19, 1998 21:13:07 I am looking for information for John GEORGE born about 1835. He married Elizabeth Blakey in 1853. He appearently came from one of the 4 original families. Any info on John or the other families is appreciated. The original four families are: Henry C George, Jonadab, Jordan, the Rev. War pensioner, John or Jehu. Thank you very much. Sharon Dykes pjdykes@duo-county.com

Sharon Dykes Mon Oct 19, 1998 21:24:43Daniel BUTLER married Angenoma GRIDER , Jamestown Ky. My grandmother was Arrinda (Rinda) BUTLER GEORGE. Angenoma GRIDER was the daughter of William E GRIDER and Martha J GOODMAN. I would like to know Daniel's parents. Daniel was born 1841 unk county. I haven't been able to find Daniel, except the 1900 census of Russell County. I beleive Daniel died around 1910. Any help appreciated. Thank you Sharon pjdykes@duo-county.com

Sharon Dykes Mon Oct 19, 1998 21:39:04 Jeremiah Cape was born in Bullitt Co.,Ky in 1850. His father was born in Russell County, believed to be William CAPE. I would like to have information on William's parents and syblings. Jeremiah was my GGgrandfather. He married Amanda Cape d/o John Cape born Oct.17,1815 died May 23, 1849 married Sarah Garner born Nov. 16,1817 in NC, died after 1900. I would like to know relationship of John Cape born in 1815 and John CAPE, Rev. War pensioner. Thank you. Sharon

Linda Caraboa Colwell Fri Oct 30, 1998 21:17:01 My grandmother was Hattie Stephens Bennett. She was born on Bernard Ridge on 8/7/1909. Her siblings were Olza, OTA, Hulen, Eula, Gordon and Gobel. There was also a sister who died as a baby who is buried in a cemetary off of 127, south of the town square. Their parents were Lorenzo Dow Stephens (born 12/8/1860, died 10/27/1927) and Margaret C. Coffey Stephens (born 3/26/1867, no date of death is known, however, we approximate 1948). They are both buried in Lucenda Cemetary. Margaret was known as "Aunt Marg" by everyone, including her grandchildren. She had a brother named John Cleveland Coffey, who was know to all as "Uncle John". Their parents were John A. Coffey and Elizabeth Popplewell. Dow's parents were Nancy Whittle Stephens and either Belnia/Belvia/Belva Stephens (I can't quite read the death certificate). Dow's parents could have come from one of the surrounding counties to Russell County, or may be listed in one of the counties that Russell County was formed from in 1825. I have tried desparately to find info on Dow's mother and father. Does anyone know anything about this family line? My grandfather was Carsie Buell Bennett. He was born in Ono Ridge, Russell Co., KY. His father was William Thomas "Tom" Bennett and his mother was Lizzie Pearl (Tarter). Tom was born 10/3/1878 and died 10/14/1950 in Russell Co. Lizzie was born 1/3/1886 and died 5/20/1971 in Russell Co. We have reason to believe that the line continues back as follows: Tom's parents were Abner (born c.1852) and Elizabeth (Holder) (born c4/1848). Abner's parents were Green C. and Emeline (Dunbar). Green was born c1828 in Adair or Russell Co. Green's parents were Charles (born c1794 in VA) and Mary (Flanagan) (born c1798 in NC). Charles and Mary show up in the Adair County census records in 1823. I would truly appreciate any info on this family line as well. Thanks. Linda Caraboa Colwell nimbus@iquest.net

Robert D. Cron Sat, 31 Oct 1998 10:34:59 I am trying to find the Marriage date of Henry E. Johnson and Alpha Smith ( around 1905 ). They were from the Jabez and Mill Springs area. I have looked in Pulaski Co. and Wayne Co. and found nothing. Some say Scott Co.......... TN. but found nothing there. Perhaps Russell Co..? Thanks again Robert D. Cron

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