This wedding photo is unusual since the bride and groom look much older than their attendants! Could this be a second marriage? Although I hesitate to say as much since the bride is dressed in white and wears a beautiful veil. As we know, there are not many […]
The following is a list of marriages performed by John M. Grant for 1796 and very early 1797 in Mercer County, Kentucky. We are most thankful for these old bits of paper with these priceless records written on them! This is my return of the persons whom by […]
from Nelson County Will Book F pp. 2-4 In the name of God Amen. I Thomas Higdon, Senior, of Nelson County and commonwealth of Kentucky being in a good state of health of body and of sound memory and disposing mind do ordain that my last will and […]
I so enjoy reading these biographies! It’s amazing how many from this time period raised thoroughbred horses – and some of those horses are named in the biographies – as is Alexander’s Abdallah from one! from History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, Perrin, 1882 James […]
Thornton stone, Versailles Cemetery, Woodford County, Kentucky David Thornton was born January 1, 1796, in Delaware. He made is way to Kentucky, and on June 3, 1823, married Charlotte Railey, born March 29, 1805, daughter of Charles Railey and Mary Mayo. Charlotte’s parents were born in Virginia, her […]
I have a great photo to share with you today – probably late 1860’s. The bishop sleeves – although decorative at the upper arms – is definitely an 1860’s feature. The material of the dress is a glorious satin, in a checked pattern, rather than the usual solid […]
Hillsborough Church, near Willisburg, Washington County, Kentucky. from The Springfield Sun, March 28, 1935 Curio Discovered by Willisburg Man Several Days Ago Estimated To Be More Than 150 Years Old; is Fine Speciman Another curio came to light in Washington County a few days ago when Mr. J. […]
William Yerby Linton was the son of Moses Linton and Ann Nancy Pead, grandson of Captain John Linton. Louisa A. Willett was the daughter of George W. Willett and Nancy Hancock. William first married Mary Hagan, with whom he had six children. She died in 1857, and the […]
Eliza Mason was the daughter of John Mason and Ruth Williams. John was the son of Benjamin Mason and Elizabeth Berkeley, and brother to my Ann Nancy Mason who married Captain John Linton. Many of the Masons came to Nelson County, Kentucky, in the late 1790’s – several […]
I received this photo yesterday, one of my Ebay purchases! This little girl is Mary Rees, born in 1857. It says she is six years old, therefore the photo was taken in 1863 – the height of the Civil War. The photo has been cut – probably to […]
Isaiah and Lydia Ross Hill
1929 Wedding
Revolutionary War heroes and families.
Ritchey's Paternal Grandmother
George and Caroline's Wedding Day
Klein Sod House