Schwab Family Stone, Temple Israel Cemetery, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky. The Paducah Sun Democrat, McCracken County, Kentucky Thursday, November 6, 1924 Lee Schwab, September 5, 1848 – November 4, 1924. The Paducah Sun Democrat, McCracken County, Kentucky Thursday, July 20, 1944 Tillie Schwab, January 12, 1858 – July […]
From the History of Muhlenberg County we find the following about our couple: ‘Reverend Thomas was a son of Jonathan Thomas, and his wife was a daughter of George Briggs, both of whom were pioneers in the Green River country. Reverend R. Y. Thomas was a Methodist minister. […]
Seward Merrill Lemont The story of the Seward Merrill Lemont family is one of pioneer travels and business acumen. Seward Lemont was born in Cumberland County, Maine, January 21, 1834. He was one of a long line of Lemont’s from that state; the furthest back I could find […]
While visiting Paducah, McCracken County, we visited Mt. Kenton Cemetery. Two of the stones we photographed are those of Thomas Lee Crumbaugh and his wife, Frances Gibbs. Thomas Crumbaugh was the son of George Chaimers Crumbaugh and Alice Mills, born April 7, 1872. Thomas’ brother John was four […]
Julian was not quite two when he visited Captain John Linton’s grave the first time – his seventh great-grandfather. Washington County, Kentucky. Today, eight years ago, my first genealogy blog was written and published on WordPress. Little did I know I would still be writing! I have enjoyed […]
Time is running short today and thought I would present you with just a little humor this Monday morning! My last year’s birthday card from my son: ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? And it was a wonderful day today in Louisville!! Happy researching!
I am sharing a tidbit from the book Pioneer History of Washington County, Kentucky, a compilation of newspaper articles by Orval W. Baylor and others, from the 1930’s in newspapers of the county. I knew that goods from Washington County were shipped via creeks and rivers to the […]
If you are a history buff, and especially a fan of courthouses, you won’t want to miss seeing the historic Fulton County Courthouse in the city of Hickman. Ritchey and I drove through Hickman on our way to Kentucky Bend on Wednesday of our trip. The city sits […]
Today I thought we would talk about how best to use Kentucky Kindred Genealogy to help you find information on your ancestors. Yes, I post almost every day and hope you find the blogs interesting and informative. Thursday of this week Kentucky Kindred Genealogy will be eight years […]
I knew our trip to the far western counties of Kentucky, known as the Jackson Purchase, would be a great time, but little did I know just how much fun it would be! Visiting the cemeteries, courthouses and genealogical societies was exciting, but the people we met were […]
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