Our story today begins in Georgetown Cemetery where we find the graves of the Samuell family – yes, that is correct, two l’s at the end of the surname. George Washington Samuell was born December 1, 1796, in Henry County, Kentucky. His parents were William John Samuell, born […]
Today I share with you the Revolutionary War Pension Application of Jacob Seay. Jacob was born in Amelia County, Virginia, and it was from there that his revolutionary war service began. After the war Jacob brought his wife and family to Washington County, Kentucky. Following the war pension […]
Gabriel Moran is my seventh great-grandfather, 1692-1734. He married Elizabeth Vilette and with her had at least four sons – John, my ancestor, Peter, Andrew and William. In the following will Gabriel mentions the child that his wife is soon to bear. I have nothing more on this […]
Today I wanted to give you an example of what could be found in local newspapers to help with your research. A local paper in a small town gives more information on its residents than that of a large city. I chose gravestone photos taken in Fairview Cemetery […]
Today we stay in Warren County for more research, but moving from Bowling Green to Smiths Grove, which is in the far north-eastern part of the county. In 1880 the population was 388 – today less than twice that amount in 140 years – 798 souls. There is […]
Isaac Reese, son of Joel Reese and his wife, Esther Ann Keller, was born in Shenandoah, Virginia, September 24, 1786. His mother was previously married to Alexander Stockslager with whom she had nine children. Esther married Joel Reese in 1783, and had two sons – Joseph and Isaac. […]
The following is a list of deaths of Warren County, Kentucky, for 1878. Whoever filled out this form did a great job. Generally there are columns of information missing. There are several occupations for the men who died – three farmers (sometimes all have this occupation), a cooper, […]
Will of Richard Timberlake Bourbon County Will Book C, Pages 292-295 In the name of God, Amen. I, Richard Timberlake, being at present in good health and of sound mind, but being far advanced in years, and calling to mind my latter end, do ordain, publish and establish […]
Good morning, everyone! It’s been about a week since I’ve posted, but what week! Son Linton was in from Seattle and we devoted all our time to him. He visited last year about the same time, so there was much catching up to do. Plus we were able […]
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!
Isaiah and Lydia Ross Hill
John Linton Edwards
1929 Wedding
Revolutionary War heroes and families.
Ritchey's Paternal Grandmother
George and Caroline's Wedding Day
Klein Sod House
