On July 4, 1864, a special income duty, or tax, was levied on October 1, 1864, upon the gains, profits or income for the year 1863, of all persons, residing in the United States, or of citizens of the United States residing abroad, a duty of 5 per […]
The McElroy family has lived in Washington County about as long as there has been a Washington County. Many members of the family are buried in Cemetery Hill – name of the city cemetery for the town of Springfield. Many of my mother’s family are buried here – […]
Newspaper articles from years ago give us a good insight into the lives of the citizens of its reach. Wedding anniversaries are always a favorite of mine since they generally give much family information along with the happy occasion. This particular one does not give information on the […]
William Linton is my 3rd great-grandfather. He was the youngest son of Captain John Hancock Linton and Ann Nancy Mason. He must have been something of a rounder since he quite often seems to be in trouble – especially concerning money! He and his wife, Eliza Moran, daughter […]
The Springfield Sun, Springfield, Kentucky February 15, 1905 An Interesting Groupe of the McElroy Family This groupe represents the late Anthony McElroy and children. Mr. McElroy was born near Springfield, Kentucky, on the 17th day of March, 1797, and died in Springfield on the 25th of September 1886, […]
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