Category: Genealogy Ramblings

Today In Genealogy History – January 5

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on January 5, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Melvina Ann Smith and Joseph Benedict Napoleon Carrico were married 139 years ago – January 5, 1875 – in Washington County, Kentucky. Melvina was the daughter of John E. Smith and Ellen Lyons. Joseph was the son of Pius M. Carrico and Mary Magdalene Spalding. The couple had […]

New CD – Rockbridge Baptist Church Gravestones

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on January 4, 2014 • ( 5 Comments )

The newest CD – or rather set of CDs – is ready! Rockbridge Baptist Church Gravestones. To my knowledge there are 535 individuals buried at Rockbridge Baptist Church in rural Washington County, Kentucky. I have gravestone photos for 400 of them – #1 – #4398 are on Volume […]

Today In Genealogy History – January 4

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on January 4, 2014 • ( 3 Comments )

Thomas H. Elder was born 266 years ago – January 4, 1748 – in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. Thomas was the son of William Elder and Jacoba Clementina Livers. I have no information about marriage or children. Thomas’ siblings were Elizabeth, Arnold, Ann, Ignatius, Francis and Aloysius Elder.

News From The News-Leader

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on January 3, 2014 • ( 3 Comments )

Welcome 2014! I hope you spent the new year ringing in with those you love. We had our traditional Swiss fondue with good friends and family – a tradition of at least 25 years! Today I share with you a column from the Cartwrights Creek area of Washington […]

Today In Genealogy History – January 3

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on January 3, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

William Moran, Jr., died 176 years ago – January 3, 1838 – in Washington County, Kentucky. He was born February 17, 1775, to William Moran and Mary Rebecca Barber of Loudoun County, Virginia. William first married Mary Barber, with whom he had 2 children: Elizabeth Lyon and Ann […]

Today In Genealogy History – December 22

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on December 22, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Nancy Berkeley was born 220 years ago – December 22, 1793 – in Loudoun County, Virginia. Nancy was the daughter of Scarlett Berkeley and Elizabeth Davis. She married Thomas Duncan November 14, 1816, in Nelson County, Kentucky. I have no information about children. Nancy’s siblings were Jonathan D., […]

Mayme Green McElroy Obituary

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on December 21, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

The Springfield Sun, Washington County, Kentucky Wednesday, February 17, 1909 Death of Mrs. J. C. McElroy Mrs. Mayme Green McElroy died yesterday at twelve o’clock noon at her home on East Main Street. Mrs. McElroy had been ill for about a year, but during the autumn had gone […]

Today In Genealogy History – December 21

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on December 21, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Wedding Bells Ring Today!!!!! Washington County, Kentucky December 21st Richard Keeling married Mary Fowler 21 Dec 1812 Richard Lowe married Barbara Bowles 21 Dec 1817 John C. Riley married Mary Ewing 21 Dec 1820 Samuel R. Lewallen married Jerusalina Adams 21 Dec 1824 William Humphrey married Eliza Pettit […]

News From The Schuyler Citizen – 1860

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on December 20, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

The Schuyler Citizen Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois Died – John Gardner – at the residence of his step-father, Hugh Smith, eight miles north of Rushville on Monday the 18th inst., John Gardner, aged about 18 years. “Little Jo Gardner” as we usually called him, was a remarkable character, […]

Today In Genealogy History – December 20

By Kentucky Kindred Genealogical Research on December 20, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Zachariah Green died 176 years ago – December 20, 1837 – in Nelson County, Kentucky. Zachariah was the son of Leven Green and Mary Ellis, born October 8, 1783, in Loudoun County, Virginia. He married Fanny Duncan in 1804. Zachariah and Fanny had 8 children: Leven, Mary, Rebecca, […]

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.