In the Vanceburg Cemetery (also known as Woodland Cemetery), in Lewis County, is the grave of William Cottingham Halbert and his wife Lavina Ann Halbert. They were cousins and shared the same last name. William was the son of Stephen Halbert and Mary Cottingham, born February 20, 1817. […]
In memory of John Linton, who departed this life December 4th 1836 in the 86th year of his age. Linton Graveyard, Washington County, Kentucky. Revolutionary War. My 4th and 5th gr-grandfather. Joseph Robert Carrico, killed September 14, 1943, in Salerno, Italy, Private during World War II. My uncle. […]
According to Sister Mary Louise Donnelly, Basil Hayden was the son of George Hayden a resident of St. Mary’s County, Maryland, who died there in 1754. George Hayden was the son of William and Elizabeth Hayden. Elizabeth lived seven years after the death of her son and left […]
My collection of Kentucky county histories keeps growing. I have books on 65 of the 120 counties – just over half. There is more than one book on many counties, and I have sectional books such at The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky and Early Families of East and […]
Today I had a question from a reader about her ancestor who settled on Hog Run. Does anyone have an idea where this stream may be located? It is near the small town of Fredericktown, in the southwestern portion of Washington County, not far from the Nelson County […]
No. 148 – Pleasant Brazel to Mary Jane Hunt Commonwealth of Kentucky, Marshall County I do certify that security is taken in my office according to law for a license to issue for a marriage intended to be solemnized between Pleasant Brazel and Mary Jane Hunt. These are […]
Alexander Monument, Frankfort Cemetery, Franklin County, Kentucky. The family of Robert Alexander is buried in the Frankfort Cemetery in Franklin County. The huge monument is representative of three generations. A large, draped urn sits at the very top, with two ornately carved sides. The best part – there […]
The Breckenridge News, Cloverport, Breckinridge County, Kentucky Wednesday, September 16, 1908 Mr. and Mrs. Keith have been featured in two blogs, J. E. Keith Narrowly Escapes Death by Drowning and John E. Keith Obituary. I could find article about their golden wedding anniversary, celebrated August 31, 1908. However, […]
Enoch Gravestone, Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky The Mt. Sterling Advocate, Montgomery County, Kentucky Wednesday, February 2, 1910 Mr. John C. Enoch, who for 22 years has been a resident of our city, died at a Cincinnati hospital on Thursday morning, January 27, 1910, and was […]
This is one of those cases when you come upon something very interesting while looking for something else, and pause to write about what’s in front of you. Case in point the article about the Golden Wedding Anniversary of George Mock and Kate Noe, both originally of Washington […]
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
