George Sparks married Rachel McClenehan, by John Parsons, 18th April 1805 Henry Mann married Rachel Jones, by John Barnett, 14th March 1805 Elijah Dazey married Milley M. Barkett, by Tull, 20th December 1804 Samuel Earlick married Delilah Burdin, by John Barnett, 12th September 1805 Solomon Ritchey married Rachel […]
Valentine Wald, born 25 July 1837, in Saxon-Weimer, died 26 August 1890. Amelia Ward, nee Saunder, born 29 September 1843, in Nordhausen, died 26 November 1918. Evergreen Cemetery, Campbell County, Kentucky. Valentine Wald and Amelia Saunder came to the United States, probably with their parents, who were hopeful […]
John Yates is my 4th great-grandfather. I am unsure about his parentage. He married Henrietta Cambron,, daughter of Henry Cambron and Margaret Harbin, November 6, 1798, in Washington County. John’s will was written only three weeks before probate; evidently he knew he was on death’s door. In the […]
Know all men by these presents, that we James D. Byars and David M. Bixler, are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in the sum of 50 pounds, to the payment whereof well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, jointly and […]
This beautiful stone is located in Richmond Cemetery in Madison County. The octagonal stone tells the story of the Miller family. Dr. Alexander Miller came to Richmond in 1806. This stone leaves the story of his parents, his wife’s parents, his children – and Dr. Alex and wife, […]
I love this photo – such a handsome young man. Unfortunately there is no name listed. I can tell you his photo was taken in Blue Rapids, Kansas, by Hann Photography. The photo is on a grey card, with the name of the photographer embossed underneath. I would […]
John W. Hill, of Hartford, Ohio County, Kentucky, enlisted in the Civil War in August of 1862. His wife, of three years, Mary Elizabeth Stevens, bore him one daughter, Antha Hill, before John was killed during the Battle of Knoxville, in 1863. Mary married Alexander Ellis as her […]
According to the 1900 census for Campbell County, Frederick Winkler and Caroline Ebrink (have seen it as Abbering) had been married forty years, putting that marriage about 1859/60, having had nine children with seven living at that time. Frederick Winkler was born in Switzerland and came to the […]
Today I am happy to share this wedding photo. The bride wears a lovely matching skirt and bolero jacket, with a white silk blouse with lace at the collars and cuff. A sprig of flowers, similar to what the groom wears, is pinned to her blouse. She has […]
You have no idea how happy I am to have a copy of this will! Peter Carrico is my 5th great-grandfather. My mother was a Carrico and her line goes directly back to Peter through her father. Through her mother’s line she is also descended from Peter Carrico […]
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