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
In my opinion, obituaries today are far to bland and boring. Yes, they give names and dates, and even though those are very important, they give nothing to the reader of the deceased’s life or character. Obituaries of the late 19th and early 20th centuries are far more […]
This is my favorite picture of my grandmother! She was featured in her hometown newspaper because of her concern for the Linton Cemetery. She took great pride in being a Linton descendant. Her mother was Frances Barber Linton, daughter of Edward Edwards Linton and Catherine Elizabeth Taylor Linton […]
William Linton Lewis is a nephew of Captain John Linton (his sister Catherine Linton married Joseph Lewis). He came to Kentucky before his uncle, and perhaps it was his stories of this new land that encouraged Captain John to make the move! This (and several other letters to […]
O’Daniel 1857 Imelda Rose O’Daniel, d/o Walter and Susan Wheatley O’Daniel, born 19 Oct 1856, sponsor Margaret C. Hamilton, baptized at St. Charles 05 Mar 1857 05 Mar 1857 Baptism Mattingly 1857 Edward Mattingly, s/o Alban and Sarah Jane Rhodes Mattingly, born 06 Jul 1856, sponsor Harriett Teresa […]
For many years, many descendants have considered this the picture of “Captain John Linton”. Alas, recent research into the history of photography in America, and of the men’s dress for their photographs, has convinced me that the man in the picture could not have been Captain John. (The […]
Shortly to be released, a searchable database of the baptisms of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Marion County, Kentucky. An Excel spreadsheet that can be sorted by last name or year. The description gives the full name of the child, name of parents (including maiden name of mother […]
Captain John Linton lived during one of the most dangerous and exciting times of our country. He was first a lieutenant, then a captain of the Loudoun County Virginia Militia during the Revolutionary War. Evidently he was a hearty individual, moving to Washington County, Kentucky, in 1818. Why […]
Okay, so my kids think I’m crazy, others may possibly feel my choice of photos are a little disturbing – but when you’re a genealogist what can be more important than a picture of your ancestor’s gravestone – their final resting place. Well, perhaps a will, marriage certificate, […]
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
Kentucky Kindred Genealogy 