B. F. Crowe, born August 8, 1842, died November 22, 1908. Nancy, his wife, born May 16, 1849. New Hope Baptist Cemetery, Washington County, Kentucky. Susie B. Crowe was the daughter of Mansfield and Sarah Mattingly Crowe. Her paternal grandparents were Benjamin F. and Nancy Strange Crow. She […]
Christopher Columber Peavler was the son of Joseph Peavler and Mary Ann Ridge. Angeline Vandivier Peavler was the daughter of William and Catherine Vandivier. The couple were married September 1, 1845 in Mercer County. According to the Mercer County census, 1850-1910, their children were Sarah, Amanda, George G., […]
Will of John Darnall Will Book A, Pages 8-10, Montgomery County, Kentucky In the name of God, amen. I, John Darnall, of Montgomery County and State of Kentucky, being very sick and weak but in my perfect mind and memory, considering and calling to mind the uncertainty of […]
This doth certify that I did on the 7th of August 1823, join together Edward Graves and Lucinda Schooling. 11th September 1823, join together Prior Patterson and Susannah O’Neal. September 23rd 1823, Michael Young and Ruth Moreland. September 25th 1823, Hugh Jeffries and Fanny Walker. October 2nd 1823, […]
I thought this monument quite interesting since there was so much detail written on the stone. It gives a good picture of the life of this family. James Hall was born on the Isle of Wight in England, as was his son, George. James was a plasterer and […]
As much as I love to cook – and eat – I was eager to share this find with you. The year is 1882 and the title is Domestic Economy. Have you ever watched The Great British Baking Show? Once in each episode the bakers are given a […]
The Louisville Daily Courier, Jefferson County, Kentucky Wednesday, February 6, 1856 A correspondent of the Frankfort Commonwealth furnishes that paper the following: Rev. Philip W. Taylor, a native of Caroline County, Virginia, a soldier of the Revolution, and one of the early pioneers of Kentucky, died on the […]
William Peter Montgomery and Mary Yates are my 3rd great-grandparents. They married January 21, 1822, and lived only eleven years together before William died during the cholera epidemic of 1833. The couple had six children – Charles W., Martha E., Henry L., Mary Rebecca, Frances Edwina and William […]
Today we are going to Scott County. Just in case you are a little unfamiliar with the counties of Kentucky, Scott is in the north central portion of the state, just above Fayette and Woodford. The Frazer family is buried in the little cemetery of St. Francis Catholic […]
It is one thing to have photos found in antique stores and try to guess the date they were taken, but another to have a newspaper spread of dated photos. There have been many styles during the years, and some women adhered to them, always wearing the newest […]
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