Colonel Frank Wolford was a life-long citizen of Adair County, and lies buried in Columbia Cemetery, a modest stone atop his grave. At a young age he became a lawyer, a life-long service where he never named a fee for his clients, but accepted whatever was offered for […]
Soldier Boy, Montia C. White, born October 2, 1875, died April 2, 1901. Columbia Cemetery, Adair County, Kentucky. This is such a sorrowful obituary. All are, but this one truly makes me sad. Not mentioned below are the parents, Jesse V. White and Kittie Frances White. Two brothers, […]
I do love the sentimental, flowery obituaries from the early days of the twentieth century. You truly feel as if you know the person, their character and their life, after reading of their death. Perhaps the obituaries of today should be written with more depth and feeling. James […]
Mary A., wife of B. F. Hunter, August 31, 1844 – December 9, 1911. Columbia Cemetery, Adair County, Kentucky from The Adair County News, Columbia, Kentucky Wednesday, December 13, 1911 Death of Mrs. Hunter Mrs. Mollie Hunter, a highly respected lady, the widow of B. F. Hunter, who […]
from The Adair County News, Columbia, Kentucky Wednesday, June 21, 1916 Mr. Bram Scott, who lived in the mill district, a son of Mr. Isham Scott, died last Saturday night. He had been sick for many months. He leaves a wife and one child. During his illness he […]
Ada S. Frazer, wife of Henry Clay Read, born October 14, 1833 in Columbia, Kentucky. Fell asleep in Jesus, September 6, 1901, in St. Paul, Minnesota. “Her children arise up and call her blessed.” Columbia Cemetery Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky from The Adair County News Wednesday, September 11, […]
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