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Woodford County, Kentucky

Posted Queries for December 1996 thru January 1997



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GOSSER, STRANGE posted by Sharon Crawford on Saturday, December 7, 1996

Looking for parents of Eliza A. STRANGE (Louisa). Born May 8, 1836,KY, m.1st Joseph Freeman June 15, 1852, m.2nd Louis Domini Gosser May 26, 1859. She died Feb. 22, 1886 in Woodford Co. Children were Mary Frances Freeman, Lucy G. Gosser, Hammond Gosser, Sallie Gosser, Joseph S. Gosser, Mattie Gosser,Lewis D. Gosser, Margaret Gosser, John K. Gosser, Henry A.Gosser. This family lived in Mortonville, Woodford Co. and listed in the 1860,1880,1900,1910, and 1920 Woodford Co Census. Domini and Eliza (Louisa) are buried at Versailes Cem.


HARPERS posted by Sandy Oxner on Wednesday, December 11, 1996

Looking for information on HARPERS. Elijah was born 1809. Who did he marry? Was his wife Margaret born in 1826? If so what was her maiden name? Was she a HARPER marrying a HARPER? Margaret is my ggmother and I have been trying to find her. Apparently she was widowed by first husband> Some info indicates it was ELIJAH. If so when did he die? Did they have children together? She married Patrick RIORDAN in 1854 and went to live in HART County. Any info would be appreciated. If Margaret's name is other than HARPER I would like some background information on her> Thanks Elijah is listed in Woodford County in Morman IGI. Who was his family before marriage?


GAINES, PINES posted by Mary-Alice Dell on Thursday, December 12, 1996

William GAINES b. abt 1763 in Spotsylvania VA, died in Woodford Co. in 1819. He was married to Jane PINES who I believe was the daughter of Lewis Pines. Their son THOMAS married about 1805/6, I would be interested in contacting anyone researching this family. I am particularly interested to determining the wife of THOMAS GAINES, who moved to Franklin Co. by 1810..


BURCH, CAMERON, DOWNING, ELLY, GIBSON, JANES, LACKLAND, MCCONNELL, SMITH, VILEY, WARD posted by Anne Baker on Saturday, December 28, 1996

. Seeking information on George Viley (1745-1814 Scott Co., Ky) m Martha Ann Janes of Maryland. Children: Elizabeth(1786-1821 Woodford) m General James Francis McConnell; Willa Janes (1788-1865 Woodford)m Lydia Smith; Samuel(1790-1859 Scott); Alethia (1793-1838 Scott)m Clifton Rodes Burch); John W (1797-1884 Randolph Co Mo) m Mary & Susan Elly; Martha(1799-1881 Scott) m Milton Burch; Maria(1801-1831 Woodford) m Gen. James F McConnell; Mary Cyrene (1803-1892 Miss) m Minor Barbee Redd Williams; Matilda (1808-1882 Miss) m Junius Richard Ward. Henrietta Viley(1745 d 1840 Scott Co), twin sister of George Viley m Francis Downing b 1746 Yorkshire Eng & d 1834 Scott Co. ARW pensioner) Children: John (1775-1858 Scott) m Elizabeth Robert; George Francis Viley (1795-1845); Mary m Ben Jones; Elizabeth m Robert Cameron; Nancy m John Crawford Gibson; James; Eleanor m John Lackland


BROWN posted by Vickie Pennington on Sunday, December 29, 1996

Looking for my great grandfather, James Wolford BROWN, born Fayette County 14 Sept 1865. Father brn KY mother brn VA. parents names unknown. Supposedly orphaned. Rafted down river into TN.


ADAMS, HOOD posted by Walter L. Adams on Friday, January 3, 1997

Looking for any information on Levin (or Leving) Adams.. Born in Woodford County in 1804. Do not know date of death. Married Martha Hood in Jefferson County, Indiana in 1820 Thank you


MCDAVITT posted by William Keel on Tuesday, January 7, 1997

I am seeking information on the parents of Basil McDavitt, Jr., born June 30, 1815, in Woodford County, Kentucky. Parents were Basil McDavitt, Sr., born in Maryland ca. 1782 and Elizabeth born in Virginia ca. 1774. McDavitt family may have been in Woodford County at time of 1810 and 1820 censuses; were in Randolph County, Missouri at 1830 census and afterwards. Any information on ancestry of the McDavitts and spouses would be appreciated. Bill Keel of Lawrence, Kansas


CAMPBELL, WHITE posted by Carolyn Price on Tuesday, January 7, 1997

David Campbell White born 16 October 1842, Versailles, Woodford, KY; died 10 February 1888, Sumter County, Alabama; married 27 May 1865 in Sumter County, Alabama to Adah Addie) Beatrice Brown, born 9 October 1846 in Sumter County, Alabama; died 3 March 1931 in Sumter County, Alabama, daughter of Jeremiah Hamilton Brown and Julia Ann Hines (?). David Campbell White was a Civil War Veteran. He served as a private Co.,E.,4th, KY., Mtd., Inf., C.S.A. Enlisted Nov 11 at Bowling Green, KY for 3 years. Surrendered by Gen. Taylor, C.S.A. at Citronelle, AL to Gen. Canbt, U.S.A., 4 May 1865 and paroled at Gainesville, AL, May 1865. (Per Widow's Pension Application and correspondence re: application) Father believed to be James White and Mother Martha Mary Campbell. I am seeking any information on David Campbell White, his parents, etc.


MITCHELL posted by Kay White on Saturday, January 11, 1997

Seeking info on Robert MITCHELL who died in 1810 in Woodford Co., KY. He left will which names wife "Elizabeth" also his issue - Rebecca, John, Robert, Samuel, Thomas, Sarah, Elizabeth, William, Alexander,and Margaret. Would very much appreciate any info regarding this family.


CAVE, CRAIG, RICE posted by Rick Anderson on Saturday, January 11, 1997

Rev. Richard CAVE married Elizabeth CRAIG, and lived in Woodford Co., KY. They had 5 children: Hannah, John, Mary, Reuben, Richard. Mary married ? RICE. If anyone has information on this RICE family or would like to share info on the Cave family, please contact Rick Anderson at CavesCove@aol.com, or check out CavesCove at http://members.aol.com/CavesCove/CavesCove.htm


JUMP, OSBORN, OSBORNE posted by Cheryl Taylor on Sunday, January 12, 1997

Researching OSBORN OSBORNE & OSBURN of OWEN & WOODFORD Counties. Elias b.1801 & wife Elizabeth. Children: Wesley b.1818 married Hatty JUMP & Margaret JUMP, Nancy b.?, Richard b.1823, Charlotte b.1823, Eli b.1829 married Ester CLIFTON, John b.1832, & Sarah ?. Children of Wesley Osborn are as follows: Hugh b.1837, John b.1838, George b.1840, Harmon b.1843 Thomas b.18-Oct-1844 & married Phoebe DEMPSEY (the daughter of James Dempsey & Letitia GLASS) @ Owen County. I have the children of Thomas & Phebe as well. Will share all info, need MUCH info.THANKS!


BERRY, HARRIS posted by Linda Peterson on Monday, January 20, 1997

Looking for information on Thomas W. HARRIS, born Aug, 1827 in Woodford Co. Ky. He immigrated to the Bitterroot Valley of Montana in 1850. Parents are possibly Lucinda BERRY and Lewis HARRIS of Woodford Co. Any information on the BERRY or HARRIS line would be appreciated.


MARTIN posted by Fran Fischer on Friday, January 24, 1997

Looking for any information on Daniel MARTIN b 1873 Woodford Co., KY. m Emma ROTH. Daniel's father was Morris MARTIN b 1847 d 1895 Jefferson Co., KY, m Mary Mun.


FIELDS posted by Dallas Fox on Saturday, January 25, 1997

My wife maiden name was FIELDS and while searching information directed us to Woodford Co in the area of Glenns Creek...We would be grateful for a lead in our efforts to locate this area and a FIELDS connection.... Thanks.....Dallas Fox Melba FIELDS Fox


MCCLAIN, MCCLANE, MCLANE posted by Don Marsh on Saturday, January 25, 1997

Desire info JAMES H. McCLANE, died c.1804 Woodford County, Kentucky. Children: ELIZABETH (m. STARK TAYLOR in Fayette County, KY); MARY (m. ____ BURNS, lived in Columbus, Mississippi); Dr. WILLIAM McCLANE (lived in Tennessee); JOHN McCLAINE (d. Apr 1883 in Boyle County, KY, m. TERESA KNUCKOLS). Where was JAMES H. McCLANE from? Was he related to SAMUEL and SARAH (QUINN) McCLAIN of Woodford County? One source indicates him born in Virginia. SAMUEL McCLAIN & SARAH QUINN married in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Were either JAMES or SAMUEL related to JAMES McCLAIN of Madison County, KY whose roots go back to 1750's Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?


GASS, GUESS, LUCAS, WHITAKER, WILCOXSEN posted by Tiffany G. Bils on Tuesday, January 28, 1997

I am trying to find the connection between the GASS/GUESS name and any variations. I have information that David GASS' son John GASS settled Bourbon Co. KY. I also show that Nancy GUESS, dau. of John GUESS and Sarah BEALL LUCAS, married John WHITAKER in Woodford Co. KY Oct. 11, 1809. WHITAKER had previosly been married to Martha WILCOXSEN (various spellings) who died in 1798. John and Martha were members of the Clear Creek Church. Any information on the above would be appreciated. Am also glad to share what I do have.


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