Located in Evergreen Cemetery, Campbell County, is the gravestone of Heinrich Schulte. Heinrich has a beautiful stone with much symbolism. Note the columns on two levels of the gravestone. At the top is a wreath of roses which encircle three chain links. The chains are representative of a […]
This morning’s blog was delayed due to my internet – or lack thereof. We live in a lovely place, but add in fog, rain or snow and the internet is slow – or nonexistent. Fog was so prominent this morning it was hard to see across the road! […]
Located in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, Campbell County, this small but beautiful gravestone is filled with symbolism and iconography. Flowers in each top corner remind us of the beauty and brevity of life – especially in this instance since the deceased was only 27 years at her death. The […]
The other day I received a very nice message from from John C. Drach who said John and Mary Butcher are his great-grandparents. He was kind enough to send their wedding photograph, which I share with you now. Their wedding was November 15, 1877. Mary is such a […]
For our blog today we travel to northern Kentucky, in the county of Campbell. The border of the county is the grand Ohio River, down which many pioneers descended in the early days to come to the great state of Kentucky. The city of Newport is on the […]
Try as I might, I found nothing other than the will of Hugh Swan. He titles himself ‘Yeoman’. In the 18th century this term was used for a small farmer who owned no slaves. Since two daughters were named in his will, it is quite likely if Hugh […]
Will of George Klein Campbell County Will Book 4, Page 192-193 In the name of God Amen! I, the undersigned, being of sound mind and disposing memory, and knowing the uncertainty of this life, do hereby make, publish and declare, this my last will and testament in manner […]
Buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Southgate, Campbell County, Kentucky, is the family of George and Jane Harrop. Their large stone is a reminder of this young family who came from England to the United States in 1841. On the Manifest of Passengers of the ship Parthenon are listed […]
Keturah Moss was the daughter of Hugh Moss and Jane Ford. Her parents married June 1, 1768, in Goochland County, Virginia. Keturah was born September 11, 1773. When war broke out Hugh joined the revolutionary movement, became a captain and died from injuries suffered during the Battle of […]
Valentine Wald, born 25 July 1837, in Saxon-Weimer, died 26 August 1890. Amelia Ward, nee Saunder, born 29 September 1843, in Nordhausen, died 26 November 1918. Evergreen Cemetery, Campbell County, Kentucky. Valentine Wald and Amelia Saunder came to the United States, probably with their parents, who were hopeful […]
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
Kentucky Kindred Genealogy 