I am a family historian, a genealogist, one who puts families together, who finds those who have been lost for many years and acquaints modern day generations with their ancestors. There's nothing like having a full family tree! Email me at phyrit@roadrunner.com
The Lexington Weekly Transcript, Lexington, Kentucky August 21, 1884 (first paragraph is a synopsis for brevity) Two escaped convicts, George Alsop and Theophilus Graves, were on the loose. A posse consisting of Capt. S. G. Sharp, George Cadwallader, Mike Gormley, Wallace Marshall, Phil Maguire, Jr., John Offutt, James […]
Henry Cambron is my 5th great-grandfather, the son of John Baptist Cambron, Jr., and Nancy Heard, all originally from Charles County, Maryland. Henry married Margaret Harbin about 1780. I have six children listed for the couple – Susannah 1782, Henrietta 1783-28 Apr 1852 (my ancestor), Charles C. 05 […]
Charles Montgomery is my 4th great-grandfather, born in Charles County, Maryland, July 25, 1750. His parents were Peter Montgomery and Margaret Gates. Charles probably lies in the old cemetery of St. Ann that was the final resting place of many of the early pioneers that made the journey […]
Good morning! I am diligently working on the second volume of Washington County, Kentucky, deeds, Book C 1803-1811. Book D, 1811-1815 will also be included – possibly Book E – will depend on how large the book becomes. Today I share with you the will of Thomas Pearce. […]
Let’s talk deeds. Specifically, Washington County, Kentucky, deeds. Deeds are a great tool for genealogists – finding where your ancestors lived throughout their lives. Many lived in one place, others moved frequently. In the early days of the state not only did the early settlers move to Kentucky […]
This post is very special since Susan Stringer Bennett is my husband’s 3rd great-grandmother. Susan and her husband Alfred Bennett were part of those early immigrants to western Kentucky. Susan was the daughter of Leonard Stringer, 1761-1843, and Dolly Ware 1760-1828. Leonard was born in Virginia, but ended […]
During our trip to Kentucky in spring of 2023 we visited Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery in Knott County, located in the Brinkley area. Following KY-160 south to Carr Fork Cemetery Road, about 7 miles. Carr Fork is a beautiful cemetery that went straight up the hill. It was […]
Today I present you the gravestone photos and will of James Moore, 1760-1835. I hope this post to be more informative than just information on one particular individual. James Moore was purportedly born in Virginia about 1760. It is quite possible that James fought in the Revolutionary War, […]
Today I share with you information about Dr. Aquilla Talbott, son of Gustavus W. Talbott and Frances Ann Pryor. Aquilla, named for this grandfather, was born December 17, 1838, in Bourbon County, Kentucky. His mother Frances died before 1850; Aquilla is shown in the 1850 Bourbon County Census […]
The marriage of Miss Emeline Butler and Henry Dixon Posey took place November 8, 1860, in Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky. The couple had eight children – William T., Harvey, Henry Dixon II, Harbison Butler, Eliza D., Mary W., Marshall W., Jahleel Woodbridge, and Wallace Wadsworth Posey. The Henderson […]
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