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Angi St.Clair Fri Sep 26 14:10:47
1997
CROSS family Looking for information on Lucy SHERRFIELD. Born: 1849,
KY Married: Joseph A. CROSS, this was her 2nd marriage. Who was her first
husband? What was her maidien name? Who were her parents?
Robert J Nicholas Fri Sep 26
21:58:57 1997
CUMBERLAND CO,KY Am researching the following Cumberland co Names NICHOLAS,COOPER,WRIGHT,SPURLOCK,PARTON,PARTIN,DAVIS,PIERCE
James NICHOLAS b 1750 w Rachal COOPER also the following: George,Francis,William,John
NICHOLAS, These familys also may have had land grants for the following
KY Co: Wayne,Pulaski,Green,Lincoln, the NICHOLAS family most likly came
from VA,PA,NC.in the early 1700s I have lots of information which I will
gladly share. Thank you for any help
Joyce Wisecarver Sat Sep
27 14:16:05 1997
Lark Thomas Prather, born abount 1850 in Wayne County, KY
Bill Cooper Sun Sep
28 09:03:00 1997
Seeking COOPERs links. My Isaac Cooper born here 1812. Believed son
of James Cooper and UNK spouse. James b@1790. James later married Lucretia
Blevins in 1815 and moved So, eventually to AL and then AR. Also interested
in contacting in BOOKOUTs ADAIRs, LOVELACE searchers for collateral info.
TIA
Faye Cram Tue Sep 30 19:31:09
1997
I am searching for my grtgrandparents,who I believe was from Wayne
Co. His names was Calvin Woods{Wood,not sure} I think his wife may have
been Ferlie Jane Burton. They had one child Florence Jane born about 1884.Her
mother died when she was about three weeks old and she was raised by her
mothers sister Emily Burton Wesley. I think she may have been raised in
Pulaski or Casey Co. Florence Jane was my grandmother, she married Robin
Goss Warren. I would like to find out when Calvin and wife married and
where they might be buried,death dates ect. I will appreciate any information
that any one would share. Even if you just have a little bit of info it
would give me a start. Thank you so very much for your time. you may email
me at ashley@ccrtc.com
Cyndie King Fri Oct 3 13:47:42
1997
Needing information on my Adkins family roots! Looking for more information
on my g-g-g-g-grandparents, Benjamin Adkins, Sr. and his wife, Catherine
Stigall, both of whom died in the Barrier Community, Wayne Co. Kentucky.
Also, I would like information (parents, death date, etc.) on my g-g-g-grandmother,
Rachel Willams. According to my sources, she was born in Wayne Co. abt.
1824 and married Benjamin Adkins, Jr. abt. 1843. Also, looking for information
on William Isaac Cooper...??? Possibly the father of Harman Cooper who
married Mary Adkins. Died in Wayne Co. before 1810.
Sharon Parnell Sholes Fri
Oct 3 19:59:23 1997
I am looking for a JOHN PARNELL, born abt 1789 and died 1871. We have
information that John was buried in Casey County even though he had lived
in nearby Adair and Wayne Counties. John was married to Candiss Mays. Her
family residing in Adair County. If anyone has information about Parnell's
in Casey County I would appreciate a note. Thank you
Gary E. Young Sat Oct 4
04:28:38 1997
GRAHAM - Interested in John GRAHAM who died in 1798 in Washington Co.,
Ky. Am particularly interested in locating descendants of his son, John
Jr. who was living in Wayne Co., Ky. in 1814. John Jr. apparently married
Mrs. Catherine (LANE) JONES in Washington Co. in 1806. Did they leave descendants?
Also, interested in identifying the wife/wives of John GRAHAM Sr. His widow
was named Mary, but she may have been a second wife? One tradition says
John's wife was Nancy WATSON. John Graham came to Nelson Co., Ky. in 1787
from Bullpasture, Augusta Co., Va.
Kris Bomersbach Mon Oct 6 07:34:45
1997
I am looking for ancestors of Ferris Lee NOLAN, b.1876 possibly in
Ashland, Boyd Co., KY. Possibly Wilson Creek. Married Nona EMMONS, b.1884,
Ceredo, Wayne Co., WV. Son George W. NOLAN was born in Ashland, 1904. Ferris'
siblings: Allan (1863), George, James and Laura NOLAN
Rebecca Brown Mon Oct 6
08:46:09 1997
Searching for any information on when Stephen PRATT and wife Sarah
may have moved their family from Bedford Co, VA to Ky, around Harmons Creek.
Also any information on their children: Nancy, Permelly, Lucy, Cornelious,
Charles, Mark. Charles married Catherine TWIFORD around the end of 1833
and their children are: Bernetta, Mary, William Stephen, George, Unaty/Unity,
James, Manerva, Julia Ann, Charles, Richard B, and Frederick. I have birth
dates for most of these children but I need spouses and death dates. Any
help will be appreciated.
Mike Troxell Mon Oct
6 17:37:20 1997
George "Big Jake" Jacob TROXELL, from Wayne Co., was my gggggrandfather.
According to stories from the TROXELL and BLEVINS families, the Kentucky
Historical Society, Highway Marker #1075 and other sources, his wife was
CORNBLOSSOM. She was Cherokee and said to be the dughter of Chief DOUBLEHEAD.
I was recently told by a Cherokee historian that there never was a Cornblossom
who was the daughter of Doublehead. Can anyone provide me with any historical
evidence to the existence of Cornblossom besides stories and legends? This
seems to be a well know story in Wayne Co. area and I'm hopeing some local
historian can help. Mike
Ann Slaven Brotzge Tue
Oct 7 08:37:06 1997
I am researching the following names in Wayne Co.,Ky. SLAVEN, EATON,
ADKINS,PRATT, DABNEY,HUCKABY,CRISWELL,SLAGLE, WOODS,JONES, MORGAN,MILSAPS,MORRIS,YOUNG,GREGORY,TWIFORD/TWYFORD
All families are located in Wayne Co.,Ky. Some later moved to Whitley,Pulaski,
McCreary, and some show up in Fentress, Scott, Campbell Co.,Tn. Also some
in Bartow Co.,Ga Would appreciate hearing from anyone on any of these families.
Thanks for any input from anyone. Ann.
Bettina Skaggs Tue Oct
7 20:54:27 1997
Hi , I'm looking for info on my grandparents Jesse Blevins Sr. B. jun
2, 1898 and Lula Valgene Jones Blevins B.aug. 31, 1894 in wayne Co. I don't
know Lula's parents names but I know they were supposed to have owned a
store in town. Grandpap and Mamalou as we called them were supposed to
have met while he was working on the familys farm. I don't know anything
about Jesse Blevins {grandpap} but would love to know everything I can.
I have more info on Lulas siblings if it will help. She had Two or three
sisters named Neva {regan I think} and Carrie Jones Bridgeman and several
brothers named Clarence Jones and Charles or Raymond I'm not sure . i do
know there is still family in the area. The Bobby Bridgeman Family and
some Regans. But one particular family member I remember from Childhood
is Marilyn Bridgeman Brown ??. Not sure what her new married name is ,
but I do know she remarried and had a child with Downssyndrom. Any help
at all would be greatly appreciated. I just don't feel complete without
knowing who I am. My father was Mancil Blevins b. Nov. 11, 1924 d. Jun
16, 1996. and mother Mildred Walters Blevins b. March 21, 1927 d. April
15, 1989. I'm Bettina or {tina} Blevins Skaggs. Please e-mail any response
to bskaggs@bellsouth.net.
John Burnett Wed Oct 8
06:43:10 1997
I am looking for any information on an Elias Burnett. He was born in
August of 1831, in Wayne, co. Kentucky.
Laura Mattingly Wed Oct 8
10:20:52 1997
BELL - Looking for information on David Bell, birth unknown. He married
Mary "Polly" Adair May 4, 1812 in Wayne Co., KY. He died in Sept. 1818.
His will mentioned a sister named Patsy. I know of one son, John Silas
Bell and heirs. Contact Laura Mattingly - matingly@kdsi.net. Thanks!
Beckie Rawdon Wed Oct
8 12:54:40 1997
I would like to hear from anyone having information on the GWINN family
that resided in Wayne county. According to Volume 4 of "Wayne County, Kentucky
Pioneers" a Joseph GWINN Sr. lived in the area and may have been from Virginia.
I am researching some missing Virginian Gwinns and believe there may be
a link. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Laura Mattingly Wed Oct 8
18:57:53 1997
ADAIR - Looking for information on John Adair, Jr. father of Mary "Polly"
(Adair) Parmley. I believe he died in 1843 in Wayne Co., or Mercer Co.
Not to be confused with John Adair, Jr. who became Gov of KY. Polly married
first David BELL, then Garner PARMLEY.
Laura Mattingly Wed Oct 8
19:02:39 1997
DECKER - Looking for information on Abner Decker of Beaver Creek, Wayne
Co., KY. Daughter Hiley Ann married Benjamin Spann in 1852. Contact Laura
Mattingly at matingly@kdsi.net. Thanks!
Christine Moellenberndt Thu
Oct 9 10:36:58 1997
I am looking for information on the Slone <later spelled Sloan>
family who lived in McKeesport, KY in Wayne County during the 17-1800's.
The last date I have is 1797 in Wayne County, at least I believe it to
be Wayne County. The only names I have from this time period are Ruben
Slone and his wife Polly Slone. Their children were Nancy Slone, Winney
Slone, Polly Slone, Matthew Slone, Jane Slone, Jemima Slone, William Slone,
Thomas Slone, Matilda Slone, and Lucinda Slone. Any information is greatly
appreciated!!
Emery Sexton Fri Oct 10 09:36:59
1997
Searching for info about GGGF Aaron SEXTON mrd to Nancy ALEXANDER d/o
Arris and Marhalah (LOVING) ALEXANDER. Especially info about NANCY last
known living abt 1910 in Wayne Co. My GGF Melford aka Mintford SEXTON mrd
to Artimesia aka Meacie ANDERSON d/o Moses and Nancy (MATHEWS ) ANDERSON.
My GF Sherman SEXTON mrd to Myrtle aka Mertie HAMMOND d/o Joseph HAMMOND.
Looking for the GM, GGM and GGM lines especially. Any info on GFs brothers
and sisters Also CARRENDER and TUTTLE lines Emery Sexton
Susie Rice Mon Oct 13 18:29:54 1997
I am looking for the parents of George Washington GHOLSON, born Nov
30, 1829 in Wayne County, KY. He died on April 7, 1870 and is buried in
the J. R. Dodson Cemetary in Wayne Co. He married Jemima Ann DODSON in
Sep of 1851. I know of 7 children, Rebecca, William Penn, Mary Elizabeth,
Bryant Carl, Benjamin, James, and Lemuel. I am also researching from Wayne
Co. then names of LAIR, DODSON, GIBSON, BARNETT, ALEXANDER, LOVELL AND
BURK . Will be glad to swap data.
Malinda James Wed Oct 22
11:51:06 1997
I am searching for MELTONs that settled in Wayne Co. in 1803. I need
any information on Joel MELTON the married Winnafred NEWILL/NEVILLE in
1804. The other families that I am researching are SULLENS, JOHNSTON, BARNETT,
RUTHERFORD, and UPTON. They all came through Wayne Co. and then migrated
on to Mid-Missouri. Thank you.
Jeanne Sat Nov 8 06:54:52
1997
Can someone help me? In the Marriage bonds of Wayne County, KY., there
is: FOX, John and RUSH, Elizabeth. Surety, Richard SUMMERS. Married 17July1806
by Rev. Elliott Jones. Note: "Richard SUMMERS supposed that Elizabeth RUSH
has no parents nor guardian being that she was raised by her grandmother
Elizabeth SIMMERS who is willing that the marriage take place." Does anyone
know who Elizabeth RUSH is and what relationship is Elizabeth SUMMERS to
Thomas SUMMERS who died before 29July1805 in Wayne Co. Ky? Thanks, Jeanne
Sealighter@aol.com Mon Nov
10 09:33:07 1997
I am searching for any information on William HAYNES, b. ca 1787 in
Henry or Patrick County Virginia, and who married Mary SMITH, July 21,
1808. They are believed to have moved to Wayne County, Kentucky sometime
after 1808. I would like to correspond with anyone with information on
the HAYNES or SMITH family in Wayne County. Thank you very much.
HelenL9748@aol.com Mon Nov
10 10:15:56 1997
Jesse DUNCAN b. 1816, KY., m. Dianna CUNDIFF in 1835 in Owen Co., Ind.
There seemed to be a connection to families who came there from Wayne Co.,
KY named MAYFIELD & BUCHANON who were in Owen Co., Ind. Do these names
ring any bells?
Claire Quortrup Mon Nov
17 10:50:13 1997
I would appreciate help in discovering the identity of the parents
of Catherine DAVIS [1826-1900] who married Preston BECK [1820-1908]. Preston
was the son of Aaron BECK and Sarah McFARLAND. Catherine and Preston raised
a large family in Wayne County. Any information would be helpful.
~~~dee Tue Nov 18 01:52:45
1997
I am interested in background for the COOPER family from Wayne Co.,
specifically George Frederick COOPER and his brother William, and probably
brother Isaac. I have read in several places that this family came from
York Co., PA. Does anyone know where this info came from??? I have been
to York Co. and although there are COOPERs there with the same names, they
were born, lived, and died in York Co. Can anyone give any insight??? Thanks
Ken Keeton Tue Nov 18 01:00:34
1997
The 1820 Wayne County KY. census lists the following KEETON names;
Peter, William, James, Julius, Joel, Allen and Miles. No other info found.
Does anyone have any further information on this part of the KEETON family?
Thank you in advance for any info you may supply.
Luther McLain Wed Nov 19 04:20:08
1997
Seeking informaiton on McCLAIN, Mordecia bc 1774 Bedford Co. VA., moved
to Wayne Co. in 1815/16, m. DABNEY, Ann 27 Nov 1800 in Bedford Co. VA;
Served in the War of 1812 in 1814. Brothers moved to Shelby Co. KY. from
VA. in 1812. Need any other vital information. Thank you!
Jan Curtis Wed Nov 19 02:44:16
1997
I would like to exchange information with anyone connected to the family
of Anthony and Elizabeth GHOLSON, 1800+, Stubenville, Wayne Co. Also, if
anyone has record of a James SLATON in Wayne Co., or neighboring county,
ca. 1800, father/ brother of Mary (Polly) SLATON m. 1801 Samuel GHOLSON
of the above family. Thanks
Bob Hill Thu Nov 20 10:11:52 1997
Looking for background information on a John JONES who married Martha
HURT 1800's in Wayne County. Martha was the daughter of Richard HURT and
Urlsa TUGGLE. John JONES moved to Colorado in 1891 and to Missouri in 1892.
He was born about 1852 in Kentucky and died 1893. He is buried in the Mirable
Cem., Mirable, Missouri with his parents.
Sheree' Belanger Sun Nov 23
07:24:46 1997
I am looking for information about William Hugh GOSAGE and his family.
William was b. 2 Jul 1870 in Parnell, KY. d. 8 Jul 1951 in Sand Point,
ID. He married 28 Jul 1888 in Wayne Co., KY. to Martha Adeline BURRIS.
Martha was b. 2 JUL 1869 in Cumberlin City, KY. d. 7 Jul 1938 in Sand Point,
ID. (buried in Lordsberg, NM) Martha Ann was the daughter of Charles BURRIS
b. 29 Apr 1828 in KY. d. 25 Apr 1895 in Alpha, KY., and Jane "Bluefeather"
GUFFY b. 1826 in KY. Charles and Jane BURRIS were married ABT 1848 in KY.
Please e-mail me if you have any information.
Elizabeth Flum Tue Nov 25
09:36:25 1997
SMALL/BURNETT Families- Do you know the family name of John SMALL's
wife, M. Phebe ?
John SMALL, son of Thomas SMALL and Elizabeth BURNETT, was born ca.
1791/93, probably in Wayne Co., KY. John married M. Phebe________?, ca.
1827. He died 12 Apr 1869, McMinn Co., TN.
John and M Phebe had the following children, all believed to have been
born in McMinn Co., TN:
1) Albert G. SMALL, b. ca. 1828
2) Mary Polly SMALL, b. ca. 1830?
3) Thomas H. SMALL, b. ca. 1833
4) Margaret Elizabeth SMALL, b. ca. 1837
5) Phebe Jane SMALL, b. ca. 1839
6) John SMALL, b. ca. 1841
7) Emaline SMALL, b. ca. 1844
My snail mail address is: 2 Andover Drive, Apt. H-7, Athens, Ohio 45701
Karen Chezum Thur Nov 27 06:58:15
1997
I am looking for information about THOMAS LOE, born about 1812 and
married MARGARET HACKLEY. He was the son of JAMES LOW SR. and SARA GROSS.
Rita Haynes Fri Nov 28 06:52:43
1997
HAYNES- Looking for info on John & William Haynes. John lived on
Beaver Creek as early as 1810. He md. Margaret Adams WANN 1822. William
lived in Moticello, md. Elizabeth CORDER, Nancy SMITH?. John's son, Elijah
was the County Judge & md. Fanny RUSSELL. Also looking for ADAMS, LAIR,
MCGOWAN, HARVEY, PHIPPS, DAFFRON, BOSTON, SOUTHWOOD and BERRY.
Greg A. Miller Wed
Dec 3 01:46:37 1997
SHIPLEY-POLLEY families. ISAAC SHIPLEY married ELIZABETH POLLEY July
15, 1809 in Monticello, Wayne County Kentucky. ISAAC SHIPLEY b. abt 1780
from Virginia, ELIZABETH POLLEY b. abt 1790 in TN., perhaps father was
JAMES POLLEY. Isaac and Elizabeth settled in Jackson County, Indiana after
1820.
Rosemary Shields Wed Dec 3 07:59:23
1997
Researching the following families in Wayne Co., KY
Joshua JONES, Wesley JONES, McBEATH, YOUNG, MARKHAMN/MARCUM, STEPHENS,
BUSTER and all connected families.
Have been doing research in this county for 22 years and have a large
data base of most of the old, original families. Willing to share.
Vicki Wilder Fri Dec 5 12:47:03
1997
SIMS/MARCUM/McGOWAN:
All marriages and births occured in Wayne Co., KY. (except where noted).
Russell SIMS (b. abt 1805 NC) mar. 1831 to Sally MARCUM (b. abt 1810
KY).
3 known children:
William SIMS (b. abt 1832)
Hannah SIMS (b. abt 1835) Elijah SIMS (b. abt 1839) mar. 1857 to Mary
Jane McGOWAN (b. abt 1841 KY?).
1 known child:
John William SIMS (b. abt 1868)
Searching for any info, but specifically Sally MARCUM's and Mary Jane
McGOWAN's parents. I've seen McGOWAN as: McGOWEN, McCOWN, GOWANS, etc.
Any help appreciated.
Sally Keeton Eichhorn Sun Dec 7
06:34:12 1997
Looking for KEETON/KEATON-- Wayne Co. 1810-1850; Allen, James, Miles,
Peter, Sherrod, and Julius. Any information will help... Thanks...
Winfred Tipton Mon Dec 8 11:45:23
1997
Jester COX was living in Wayne Co. in 1822, he left Lee Co., Va. in
1797 for Ky. It seems that he left Ky. for Ar. (but when?). I have traced
him to Clark Co., AR., but recently found he lived in Wayne Co. He also
had a son, Jester COX Jr. and a daughter, Rebecca Cox FITZGERALD who lived
in Va., but they seemed to have moved around. Any info no matter how small
will be appreciated...
Nancy S. Lloyd Tue Dec 9 17:40:02
1997
STROXTILE, William b. 1847 in Pulaski County, but lived in Wayne County
twice before he married. I'm searching for his parents. He married Nancy
MACKLIN in Pulaski County 26 Dec. 1866. If anyone has Any information on
Any STROXTILEs even 1905, I'd certainly appreciate it.
Kenneth Marcum Wed Dec
10 4:48:56 1997
Have been doing research on the MARCUM, SNOW, GARNER, BURRIS, DUNCAN,
GRAHAM, MALONE, CITTY, PRATT and GUFFEY lines just to name a few. Most
of these lines in Wayne/Clinton Counties from about 1800 to present. Let
me know if you need help or if you can help me.
paul_watters@prodigy.com
Mon Dec 15 09:12:24 1997
I am searching for info on COIL or COYLE in Wayne Co. Patrick, b. abt
1847 wife Mary HILL b. 1855. Need info on who Patrick's father may be.
Will share what I have.
Barbara Jordan Fri Dec
19 12:13 56 1997
DALTON- Looking for information on John DALTON b. 6/25/1821 in Wayne
Co., d. 12/27/1912 in Benton Co., MO. His parents were Joseph and Nancy
Lynn DALTON. He married Lucinda LANGLY.
Richard L. Hughes Sat Dec 20
1:29:12 1997
COCKE, Jester Gwinn, b. December 27, 1816 in Monticello, Wayne County,
KY. His father's name is also Jester Gwinn COCKE, b. 1781 in Virginia,
married to Mary, b. 1808 in NC. They moved on to Missouri about 1830.
Joe Chrisman Sun Dec
21 07:14:46 1997
Seeking information on George Clinton CHRISMAN and his family. Born
10/10/1808, the son of Isaac and Elizabeth ROGERS Chrisman. Died on 10/16/1884,
buried in Roberts Cemetery, Wayne Co., KY. Married to Jenneta ROGERS on
10/17/1833. They had 13 children;
James Roger Chrisman, born 1834 died 3/27/1855
Andrew Chrisman, born 1836 died ?
Minerva Chrisman CASTILLO, born 1838 died 1898
Isaac Chrisman, born 1840 died 1/17/1925 in Sedan, KS.
Elizabeth Chrisman BATE, born 1842 died ?
George Chrisman, born 1844 died ?
Sarah Chrisman, born 1846 died ?
Zachry T. Chrisman, born 1849 died ?
Nancy Chrisman DODSON, born 1851 died ?
male son Chrisman, born 2/16/1853 died 2/23/1853
Benjamin F. Chrisman, born 3/20/1854 died 1876
Mary "Polly" Ann Chrisman, born 2/22/1858 died ?
Isaac Chrisman married Nancy HURT, left for Kansas in 1880, arrived
in Sedan, KS. in 1884. Any information on any of these family members would
be very much appreciated.
Joe Chrisman Fri Dec
26 11:25:06 1997
Seeking information on the SWEET family in Wayne Co., KY. My GGrandfather
was Sam SWEET, born in Wayne Co., KY. on 10/28/1882. His mother's name
was Mary MILLER Sweet. His brother, John SWEET, was still living in Wayne
Co. in the 1940's-1950's. Sam SWEET died in 1963, buried in Grenola, Elk
Co., Kansas.
Teresa Sat Dec 27 08:42:13 1997
I am searching for info on Kezzie DOUBLEHEAD married to Tom DISHMAN
buried in Wayne Co. They had a son named Jefferson DISHMAN 1775/1847 married
to Lydia UPCHURCH 1782/1848. Any help would be great. Will share what I
have.
mark@indianvalley.com
Sat Dec 27 01:08:48 1997
BUTRAM/BUTRUM/BUTTRUM families. Looking for parents of John BUTRAM
who married Polly "Mary" BRANSCOMB in Wayne County 1838.
Joe Chrisman Mon Dec
29 10:55:23 1997
Seeking information on Jenneta ROGERS CHRISMAN. Born on 02/27/1814
to George ROGERS and Elizabeth RANDALLS ROGERS. Married George Clinton
CHRISMAN on 10/17/1833. Died on 05/28/1895, buried in Roberts Cemetery
in Wayne Co., KY.
Mark McCall Wed Dec 31 09:14:33
1997
SHEPPERD
Searching for information on SHEPPERDs of Wayne Co., KY in mid 1800s.
1860 census has the following listed on page 232 for Monticello:
A.M. SHEPPERD age 30, male, white, occupation-constable,born KY
Martha P. age 28, female,white - born in GA
Florence L. age 9, female, white - born in GA
Isaac M. age 6, male, white - born in GA
Mary D. age 1, female, white - born in KY
Mary D(elea) SHEPPERD in my GG grandmother. I know the family moved
from KY back to Forsyth, GA prior to 1889 when she married my GG grandfather
in the home of her parents. Any information on A.M. SHEPPERD or his family
would be appreciated.
Judith Wed Dec 31 03:04:59
1997
I would appreciate information on the origins of Thomas L. ABNER (b.
1806, Tennessee) and his wife Sarah (Sallie) TURNER (b. 1800, Virginia),
who were married in Wayne County, KY. by Rev. James Lair on 21 July 1827.
I have records of 8 children, seven daughters and one son. All help is
welcome and I will share any information I have.