Maple Grove Cemetery is located in the city of Russellville, Logan County, in southwestern Kentucky. These photographs were taken six years ago while researching my Linton family. James C. Edwards, 1857-1919. His wife, Belle Martin, 1859-1887. Johnnie S. Burke, 1898-1926. Leon Edward Butler, 1865-1944. Amanda Swanson Butler, 1871-? […]
I have a beautiful photograph of a lovely young woman to share with you today. Her white dress is stunning with its multitude of ruffles. White stockings and shoes complete the outfit. A simple strand of pearls around the neck only adds to the delicate look. Perhaps she […]
This 1783 marriage bond is beautifully written by Willis Green, Lincoln County Clerk. At that date in Kentucky’s history the entire state was divided into three counties – and Chickasaw lands in the far western part. Think about how many of today’s counties were included in the original […]
Monday I posted photos taken at the Bonta – DeMott Family Cemetery on US127 at the Mercer/Boyle County line. Today we will discuss the family of Peter DeMott and his wife Mary Terhune. Peter DeMott came with his father, Lawrance DeMott from Somerset County, New Jersey, after the […]
I have three special photographs to share with you today. All are of the sweetest children. The three little girls above are likely sister, heads together for a beautiful photo. This photo was taken in Palmyra, New York. These three little ones pose with their mother. I’m sure […]
Old Paint Lick Cemetery in rural Garrard County is one of my favorite places to visit. It’s beautiful with gently rolling land, the grass a lovely shade of green in spring. Tall trees, many of which have been struck by lightning over the years, give it a very […]
Know all men by these presents, that we Edward Hoch and Armstead E. Clark, 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 severally, […]
Brewer Family Bible This Brewer Family Bible was in the possession of Jesse Lee James in 1968. (The Holy Bible containing the old and new testaments, translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised with Cannes marginal References to which are […]
This photograph was taken from the side of the cemetery. From the road you see only trees. Vantage Engineering PLC would be located directly behind you if you were taking this photograph, beside the cemetery. They have a small parking area. When Ritchey came home yesterday, he said, […]
This photograph is a gorgeous example of the late 1890’s leg ‘o mutton sleeves. What a large amount of material was used just for the two sleeves. This dress is an excellent example of the high necked, very elaborately decorated costume of that time period. The woman looks […]
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