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As a girl I lived on Jacksfork in rockhold Ky
I had a friend named Lee Hill . Its been a life time I know but I would like to know if he is still living and about his life . He went in to the service and I got married . I would like to know what ever happened to him
I am looking for information on the family and history of Rev. Larry Davis, originally from Jellico, Ky. His father ministered in a Baptist church there.
Any background information would be greatly appreciated.
I am trying to locate my gggrandmother Nancy Catherine Croucher, b. in Kentucky in unknown, died Jellico, Tn or Kentucky on Jan 23, 1885. She married Aaron Jonas Bell between 1865 and 1867, I believe. She and Aaron had three children: Robert E. Lee Bell, b. Feb 17, 1868 in Kentucky, Rebecca Bell, b. Nov. 27, 1876, and Wade Bell, b. unknown. Aaron was from South Carolina and ended up in Kentucky somehow after the War. They lived in Kentucky from 1865 - 1885, in various places. A James Croucher witnessed a document for Aaron in 1882 and gave his residence as Pine Hill, Rock Castle County, Ky at the time - maybe a relative of Nancy. Can anyone help me find Nancy Catherine Croucher Bell or give me tips on where else to look? Thanks!
Hi Sam,Do you have your Elipher`s with a sister named Laura.other names Dan,Shelby,I`m trying for so long trying to help my neice to find out about Dan Robinson that died in I believe 1952 00r 54 Whitley Co.I fyou can help me please write. Wanda
Thomas Family from Wolf Creek,Williamsburg, KY Area
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I am looking for any Information on my Great Grandmother Mary Thomas, daughter of Daniel Thomas.
Mary married Andrew Davenport. One son's name was Bryant Davenport who died from a mining accident in the 1960s.
Daniel Thomas had a sister named Helen Thomas.
Any Info would be appreciated, Thanks, Arnold
I came across your inquiry for Mary Thomas Davenport. I've been in touch with Roger Moore for quite sometime. I'm guessing you are the Arnold he keeps talking about? Anyway, I have an old photo of Mary with her daughter, Rusha, Rusha's husband, Harlan Moses and my grandparents, Nancy Ollie Angel and Ancil Thomas. It was taken not long before both Mary and Rusha died. What other info are you looking for on Mary? Perhaps I can help.
Helen Thomas, sister to Daniel Thomas married their first cousin, John Parks. He later became a minister....the famous Rev. John Parks that flew through the air. I don't know that I have the info you're looking for, but I'm willing to share with you what I have. Let me know if you'd like a copy of the old photo with Mary and Rusha in it.
Looking for Glenn Southerland from 1960s Williamsburg, KY
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I am looking for Glen Southerland that lived in Williamsburg KY In the 1960s.
If anyone has any Info on him please Email Connie at
southearls1@wmconnect.com, Thanks, Connie
William B. Davis b. 1823/Olive Ellison Davis My Gr. Grands
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Searching parents of Wm. B. Davis married to Olive Ellison Davis, Williamsburg area, Whitley County. Possibility John Davis/Francis Creekmore or Wm. B. Davis/Sarah Rapier..Brick Wall for years. Any info much appreciated Betty
James Campbell (b1830 in Jellico Creek) and Serepta Ross (they had 14 children. James' father was Jasper Newton who married Dinah "Dinney" Creekmore in Whitley County (Jellico Creek) All my other Campbell ancestors lived in Whitley back to the 1700's. James moved his family to Crawford County, Mulberry Arkansas. I am looking for information about one of his sons, Marion, my great grandfather. Marion married Sarah Parker in Mulberry 1881. Their children were Claude Harrison (Harry), Hettie, Mittie, and Roscoe.
Any info will be so greatly appreciated !
Jayne Kelly
Happy New Year to ALL !!
I am looking for a photograph of my grandfather, S.L. (Sol) Taylor (8 February 1882 - 8 September 1947, son of John L. and Nancy White Taylor. His siblings who survived to adulthood were Holden Wade Taylor, who married Rebecca King; Hilliard A. Taylor, who married Mollie Kidd; and Silas A. Taylor, who died unmarried. He married my paternal grandmother, Rebecca Walker, they divorced, and he died in Corbin, married to Leona. Any help would be appreciated. Happy Holidays.
James Patrick of Dublin Ireland or Scotland, 1700s
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I descend from a James Patrick of Dublin, Ireland or Scotland who came to VA or NC in the late 1700s. He married a Cordelia (Courtney) Sykes and had 5 children: James, Bryant, William, George, and Andrew Jackson. The family moved from North Carolina to Whitley County, Kentucky, sometime before 1810, and the family remained there in Kentucky. Does anyone have any information on the background of James? Does anyone have information on the children of James and their descendants? Thanks a bunch.
There are a lot of Patrick researchers, so you may get more info than you want, but I will email you what I have on the Patricks, with the caution that nobody has really proved that he married Courtney Sykes, as far as I know. If you have such proof, we would all like to have it! Arnold Taylor
My husband says that Bird's Eye Ky is in the Cane Creek area of Whitley County, Ky. From Cooks Church at Cane Ck., go east on Keswick Rd/ Gatliff Rd, instead of left, stay straight, go toward an old mining camp. In this area, it is called Bird Eye.There are no houses now, just all grown up!
My Grandfather, Preston Rains was murdered on the Streets of Williamsburg, KY in late 1800's. Does anyone have any information?
Since this was a murder, would there not be a Court Record?
I would appreciate any informtion.
Census 1870 Whitley Co Ky:
P C Rains 31
Sarrah A 24
L P or L T Rains age 9 born KY
I am assuming this is PRESTON C RAINS born 1839 Ky married to Sarah A Floyd born 1848 Ky. They were married in 1866 Whitley Co Ky and first child not born until 1871. The father of Preston, Allen Greenberry Rains, is just a few households away.
Does anyone know who L P or L T RAINS age 9 is in this 1870 census? I am looking for Lit T Rains who was born <1860> Ky and living in Scott Co Tn married in 1880.
Were either Preston or Sarah married prior to their marriage?
I am looking for any information on Squire Franklin Oliver who married Alcy Stanfield(fill). I am trying to find his father who I believe went by Scott but cannot find any records of him. Squire's death certificate states his father was Scott Oliver and his mother Cecelia Whitecotton.
I'm not sure--I can't find any family to tie her with, but my gg grandfather was born in and about 1940 and was left in KY. I'll keep searching, but this mind end up being a dead end. My gg grandfather's death cert. states Scot Oliver and Cecelia Whitecotton were from VA. If you know of anything I'd sure appreciate any help! Thanks!
I'm not sure--I can't find any family to tie her with, but my gg grandfather was born in and about 1940 and was left in KY. I'll keep searching, but this mind end up being a dead end. My gg grandfather's death cert. states Scot Oliver and Cecelia Whitecotton were from VA. If you know of anything I'd sure appreciate any help! Thanks!
There was a Jim Beam, a book written about him, called the Trail of the Lonsom Pines, he adoped a little girl name Ada V. ?, Ada was my step father mother, could this be the same family that you are looking for? I belived they live near or in Whitley Co, KY.
R. Moore
trying to find where they are buried at.john born abt. 1830 sara born 1825. they had two kids jemima b.1852.robert mckinley jones apr.1852or53.in whitley co.died sep.27 1930. he is my grt.grt.grandfather. robert move to bell co. and lived at frakes. ky. he married twice. first carolina mandy davis 1874. number 2 was sarah davis abt. 1880 daughter of john davis and emaline parton. she was born in whitley co. in 1854 may 12.died 1924.
Sonja,
You did a great job on the 1880 census it's so hard to read.
I think the family listed on page 156A Tary? Ephram is my ggreatgrand parents.
Page 156A Tary? should read Perry Ephraim age 70
Sarah (Vanover) is his wife age 68
Charrlotty 41 Daughter
Cornelius 25 Son
David 10 Grandson
Noah 01 Grandson
names and ages match
Thank you for a great job.
Ann Khulenberg
In looking at your page 212B, my great grandparents are listed. You have their last name as Sean, it is "Sears" James and Mary Ann Shelton Sears.
Thank you,
Pati Sears-Burnett
I am also trying to find out information on HemryA. Bunch, and Solomon Bunch have you any infomation that you would like to share I hope to hear from you Bunch's of Joy, Joy M. Bunch Belle Mo Thank you
I have A Henry Addison Bunch mMary Ann Caddell in Jellico Co. Tn Henry A, Bunch is my great great grandfather and Solomon Bunch m Nancy ? both of these people died in Ky. Is this you I will try and find out more info, for you. Bunch's of Joy Joy M. Bunch Belle Mo.
I am the grandson of Laura Bunch Rose - married to Lee (Leander?) Rose - both were from Whitley County (Gatliff, Williamsburg). All I know is my grandmother had brothers named George and Luther. Are we connected?
My grandfather was living in Whitley Co. in 1900.I need to know what district,household number. Francis Marion Pennington,about 34;Nancy J.,wife,about 31. Thank You,Carolyn
In the 1880 Census listing in Danville, Boyle, KY there is a listing of a Deaf school with George F. Lupton and his wife Loola as head. Living there is Francis Pennington, a student, 13yrs. old born in KY.
He would have been b. about 1866, which would put him at 34 in 1900.
May not be your grandfather, but wanted to tell you.
Thank you for the response.My grandfather was born in 1866,but I dont think this is him. He was born in Scott Co.Tn,his father David also.Francis Marion Pennington's grandfather George W. Pennington was born in Whitley Co.Ky.Also his Ggrandfather William Pennington.I have him on 1870,1910,1920,1930 Census.He was there in 1900,his son William H.was born there;I am trying to get all the children as he was widowed and married again.
THANKS,Carolyn
1880 Whitley County, KY Census Page 198B
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Abbot, Thomas 52
Polly 43
Alexander 20
James N. 19 son
Cate 15 daughter
Jo Mart age 12 son
Sarah age 8 daughter
Minty age 5 daughter
Abbot, Solemon, 22?
Elen 15 wife
Abbot, Hiram? 37
Martha 40
Elizabeth 13
Adam 8
Thomas 7
Nancy 6
Does anyone have any connection or info on these families? I know that Solemon is the son of Thomas, but I can't trace Thomas siblings or parents, could Hiram be a brother because he isn't a child?
Thank you,
Misty
hi I am researching Calvin Hatfied who is listed in the 1880 census for Whitely Co. Is there anybody out there who could give me anymore info on him.
thanks Delores
