Category: Genealogy Ramblings

Thomas Lee and Frances Gibbs Crumbaugh Obituaries – McCracken County

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on April 28, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

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 […]

Happy 8th Birthday Kentucky Kindred

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on April 20, 2019 • ( 14 Comments )

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 […]

Music and Graves

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on April 15, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

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!

Shipping Ports From Washington County Kentucky to Natchez and New Orleans

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on April 13, 2019 • ( 3 Comments )

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 […]

Castle-Like Fulton County Courthouse Sits On Bluff Above Mississippi River

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on April 10, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

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 […]

What Can I Find on Kentucky Kindred Genealogy? How Do I Find It?

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on April 8, 2019 • ( 6 Comments )

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 […]

Jackson Purchase Research Trip – 9 Counties in Kentucky, 1 in Missouri, 29 Cemeteries, 2 Museums and Over 3000 Photos

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on April 3, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )

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 […]

Civil War Governor Buried in Spring Hill Cemetery – Mercer County

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on March 29, 2019 • ( 4 Comments )

Our War Governor, Beriah Magoffin, born August 5, 1818, died February 28, 1885. In the peaceful setting of Spring Hill Cemetery lie the remains of our state’s Civil War governor. Beriah Magoffin and his wife, Ann Shelby, are buried next to his father, of the same name, who […]

Gheens Mausoleum Features Likeness of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper – Jefferson County

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on March 22, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Charles Edwin Gheens, July 4, 1878 – November 11, 1961. Mary Jo Gheens, wife of Charles Edwin Gheens and Richard H. Hill, October 19, 1882 – June 4, 1982. Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. One of the treasures of Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville is the […]

Obituaries for Thomas Madison Lillard and Wife Mary Bright Lillard – Boyle County

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on March 15, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Thomas Madison Lillard, born in Madison County, Kentucky, December 5, 1815, died in Boyle County, Kentucky, May 7, 1891. The friend of man, the friend of truth. The friend of age, the guide of youth. Few hearts like his with virtue warmed, Few heads with knowledge so informed […]

Kindle Book – Kentucky Kindred Cookbook – $9.99

How I love to cook for my family and friends. Not a professional by any means, many of my recipes have been handed down from my mother, my grandmothers, and my aunt. I love to make these dishes since it brings back wonderful memories of those days in the kitchen with those who are now gone. In that way I suppose it is partially a genealogy cookbook! And speaking of genealogists we not only look backward, but forward. So, too, with cooking. And so there are many recipes made for and with my children. As adults we love to cook together, the kitchen crowded, foods made for each and every time we are together. Making memories with each mouthful!

CD – Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Cemetery Photos – $21.95 – Click to puchase through Paypal.

Included on this CD are 856 names, 740 photos. This has been a five year project, taking photos beginning in the fall of 2008 and through 2012. I’ve just recently put the list together. This project is dear to me because my fifth great-grandfather, Captain John Linton, helped build this church. Many of my Linton, Moran and Edwards family members are buried here. Also, many of the early settlers of Washington County were laid to rest here. In a more modern happenstance, my husband’s father was minister of this church in the early 1960’s. Who knew we would share this common piece of history? Included is an alphabetical listing of those buried at Pleasant Grove, including birth and death dates, and sometimes additional information. Just click on the number in the photo column and the photo will pop up.

Kindle Book – Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Cemetery List – Washington County, Kentucky – $5.99

Thank you for purchasing this Kindle book. Included are 856 names on the list. This has been a five year project, taking photos beginning in the fall of 2008 and through 2012. I’ve just recently put the list together. This project is dear to me because my fifth great-grandfather, Captain John Linton, helped build this church. Many of my Linton, Moran and Edwards family members are buried here. Also, many of the early settlers of Washington County were laid to rest here. In a more modern happenstance, my husband’s father was minister of this church in the early 1960’s. Who knew we would share this common piece of history? Included is an alphabetical listing of those buried at Pleasant Grove, including birth and death dates, and sometimes additional information. Within a few weeks I will make this into a CD that includes photos of most of the gravestones.

Kindle Book – Early Kentucky Marriages 1785-1800 – $9.99

Thank you for purchasing my book! There are 5,981 marriages listed. There is an alphabetical listing of those married, sorted by last name of groom, including the date of marriage. Volume I contains marriages from the following counties, which includes the date of inception for the county. Remember that Kentucky was first Fincastle County, Virginia, then became Kentucky County June 17, 1776. Fayette County – May 1, 1780, Jefferson County – May 1, 1780, Nelson County – October 18, 1784, Bourbon County – October 17, 1785, Mercer County – October 17, 1785, Pendleton County – December 4, 1787, Woodford County – November 12, 1788, Scott County – June 22, 1792, Washington County – June 22, 1792, Shelby County – June 23, 1792, Harrison County – December 21, 1793, Franklin County – December 7, 1794, Campbell County – December 17, 1794, Bullitt County – December 13, 1796, Bracken County – December 14, 1796, Boone County – December 13, 1798, Gallatin County – December 14, 1798, Henry County – December 14, 1798, Jessamine County – December 19, 1798, Nicholas County – December 18, 1799

Kindle Book – Washington County Will Books Index, 1792-1902 – $9.99

Thank you for purchasing my book! There are 9,474 names listed. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc.), the will book and the page number. Last names beginning with A through Y are included – there were no last names beginning with Q, X or Z. Individual volumes are for those who have only one or two families in Washington County, Kentucky. This work, containing all names, is for those with many family members in the county – like myself who had all my families come through Washington County at one time. You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name.

Kindle Book – Clark County Will Books Index, 1793-1853 – $5.99

This my second set of will book indexes, this time for Clark County, Kentucky. Most of my research, for my family, has been in Washington, Marion, Garrard and Nelson counties. It is always interesting to research in a new county, since there are always new names to discover. There are 3,832 names listed. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Clark County Will Books Index, Books 1-13 for the years 1793-1853. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc.), the will book and the page number. Last names beginning with A-Y are included – there were no last names beginning with U, X and Z. You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name.

Kindle Book – St. Charles Catholic Church Cemetery List – $5.99

St. Charles Catholic Church is located in rural Marion County, Kentucky. Included are 1,262 names on the list. Not everyone buried in the cemetery is on the list - many of those buried after 1950 have not been included, although many are. I have taken 788 photos of gravestones. The amount of photos became overwhelming! They could not be included in this book since it would never load to a Kindle! If you would like a particular photo, or photos, email me at phyrit@roadrunner.com and I will email the photo(s). If you need a huge amount you may wish to purchase the CD that is available through my website www.kentuckykindredgenealogy.com This has been a five year project, beginning in the fall of 2009 and ending May 31, 2014. This is an alphabetical listing of those buried at St. Charles, including birth and death dates, and other information. Not all gravestones have photos since some can no longer be found.

Kindle Book – Clark County Will Books Index, 1793-1853 – $2.99

This my second set of will book indexes, this time for Clark County, Kentucky. Most of my research, for my family, has been in Washington, Marion, Garrard and Nelson counties. It is always interesting to research in a new county, since there are always new names to discover. There are 1,226 names listed. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Clark County Will Books Index, Books 1-13 for the years 1793-1853. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc.), the will book and the page number. Last names beginning with P-Y are included – there were no last names beginning with U, X and Z. There will be a volume that includes A–Z. You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name.

Kindle Book – Clark County Will Books Index, 1793-1853 – $2.99

This my second set of will book indexes, this time for Clark County, Kentucky. Most of my research, for my family, has been in Washington, Marion, Garrard and Nelson counties. It is always interesting to research in a new county, since there are always new names to discover. There are 1,007 names listed. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Clark County Will Books Index, Books 1-13 for the years 1793-1853. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc.), the will book and the page number. Last names beginning with H - O are included. One other volume will follow, P–Z. There will also be a volume that includes A–Z.

Kindle Book – Clark County Will Books Index, 1793-1853 – $2.99

Thank you for purchasing my book! This my second set of will book indexes, this time for Clark County, Kentucky. Most of my research, for my family, has been in Washington, Marion, Garrard and Nelson counties. It is always interesting to research in a new county, since there are always new names to discover. Not found in my usual counties were the surnames Bledsoe, Brinegar, Chorn, Clinkenbeard, Conkwright, Crosthwait, Fishback and Gaitskill. There are 1,599 names listed. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Clark County Will Books Index, Books 1-13 for the years 1793-1853. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc.), the will book and the page number. Last names beginning with A - G are included. Two other volumes will follow, H–O and P–Z. There will also be a volume that includes A–Z. You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name.

Kindle Book – Washington County Will Books Index, 1792-1902 – $2.99

Thank you for purchasing my book! There are 670 names listed. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc.), the will book and the page number. Last names beginning with U, V, W and Y are included – there were no last names beginning with X or Z. One large book containing all volumes will follow shortly. You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name.

Kindle Book – Washington County Will Books Index, 1792-1902 – $2.99

Thank you for purchasing my book! There are 1,286 names listed. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc.), the will book and the page number. Last names beginning with S and T are included. One final volume will follow shortly. You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name.

Kindle Book – Washington County Will Books Index, 1792-1902 – $2.99

Thank you for purchasing my book! There are 1,273 names listed. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc.), the will book and the page number. Last names beginning with O, P and R are included – there were no last names that began with Q. Two other volumes will follow shortly. You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name.

Kindle Book – Washington County Will Books Index, 1792-1902 – $2.99

Thank you for purchasing my book! There are 513 names listed. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc.), the will book and the page number. Last names beginning with E and F are included. Other volumes will follow shortly. You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name.

Kindle Book – Washington County Will Books Index, 1792-1902 – $2.99

Thank you for purchasing my book! There are 762 names listed. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc.), the will book and the page number. Last names beginning with I, J, K and L are included. Other volumes will follow shortly. You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name.

Kindle Book – Washington County Will Books Index, 1792-1902 – $2.99

Thank you for purchasing my book! There are 1,332 names listed. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc.), the will book and the page number. Last names beginning with G and H are included. Other volumes will follow shortly. You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name.

Kindle Book – Washington County Will Books Index, 1792-1902 – $2.99

There are 1,219 names listed. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc.), the will book and the page number. Last names beginning with A and B are included. Other volumes will follow shortly. You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name.

Kindle Book – Washington County Will Books Index, 1792-1902 – $2.99

There are 1,179 names listed. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc.), the will book and the page number. Last names beginning with C and D are included. Other volumes will follow shortly. You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name.

Kindle Book – Washington County Will Books Index, 1792-1902 – $2.99

There are 1,241names listed. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc.), the will book and the page number. Last names beginning with M, Mc and N are included.

Kindle Book – Holy Cross Catholic Church Cemetery List – $5.99

Thank you for purchasing this book. Built in 1792 Holy Cross was the first Catholic Church built in the state of Kentucky. There are 1,098 names on the list. Everyone in the cemetery is included except those buried in the last couple of years. If you would like a photo of a gravestone, or several, email me at phyrit@roadrunner.com. If you have many family members buried at this cemetery you may wish to purchase a CD of this cemetery that includes all photos. If you visit my website www.kentuckykindredgenealogy.com you will find a link to purchase. This has been a three year project, beginning in the fall of 2012 and ending June 14, 2014. Good luck with your research!

Kindle Book – St. Charles Catholic Church Baptisms 1829-1857, Marion County, Kentucky – $5.99

Thank you for purchasing this book. St. Charles Catholic Church is located in Marion County, Kentucky, near the small town of St. Mary. There is an alphabetical listing of those baptized at St. Charles, including names of parents, most with birth dates and sponsors. There are 1,217 baptisms listed, from 1829-1857. If you have any questions you can reach me at the email at phyrit@roadrunner.com, or visit my website at www.kentuckykindredgenealogy . Good luck with your research! Copyright 2011 by Phyllis Brown

Kindle Book – Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church Cemetery Photos – Old Cemetery – $8.29

Thank you for purchasing this book. There are two parts to the cemetery of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church – the old part is where the original settlers, the older people, were buried. This part is rather small. The newer part is much larger. Only the older cemetery is included in this book. There is a path up the hill from the new cemetery to the old cemetery, at the top of which is a monument in concrete which includes pieces of broken stones. What a wonderful way to display them – and so much better than throwing them away! This book includes photos of all the stones in the older part of the cemetery, and some from the new, a total of 70 names. Included are photos of the pathway, monument stones, church and historical marker.

Kindle Book – Rockbridge Baptist Church Cemetery List – $5.99

Thank you for purchasing this book. Rockbridge Baptist Church Cemetery is located in rural Washington County, Kentucky. There are 535 people buried in this cemetery. The list includes name, birth and death dates, and sometimes additional information. If you have someone buried in this cemetery, or several, send me an email at phyrit@roadrunner.com and I will send you the photo(s) of the gravestones. If you have quite a few ancestors buried here you may wish to purchase the CD of this cemetery that includes photos of all the stones. You may visit my website at www.kentuckykindredgenealogy.com to purchase. Rockbridge Cemetery is not in good shape – many stones are overturned. I feel fortunate to have photographed the cemetery while most were still readable – some were not.