Jonathan Taylor was commissioned Ensign in the American Army by Gen. George Washington in 1792 and was at St. Clair’s defeat November 4, 1793. He was commissioned Lieutenant by General Washington in 1795 in the 4th Sub-Legion. He rendered distinguished service as aide-de-camp to Gen. Anthony Wayne, with […]
Elcey Thornton Dick lies in Cave Hill Cemetery, in Louisville, Jefferson County, in the Dick family plot. Her gravestone is in the shape of a large cross – quite appropriate for the suffering the young woman went through during her 25 years on this earth. The daughter of […]
I was so impressed by this article on George Rogers Clark that I had to share this with you – it is lengthy, but worth the read. Of the three homes of General Clark, Ritchey and I visited Locust Grove many times. Their 18th Century Market Fair, held […]
‘Temple of Love’ Satterwhite Memorial, Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Today we visit Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Jefferson County. Cave Hill is a magnificent cemetery, the land was once part of an old farm that belonged to the Johnston family, which they called Cave Hill. […]
Leon Edward Butler, 1865-1944. Amanda Swanson Butler, 1871-?. Maple Grove Cemetery, Logan County, Kentucky. Leon Edward Butler’s obituary was easily found in the News Democrat and Leader, Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky, in the September 21, 1944, newspaper. However there was none to be found for wife Amanda Swanson […]
I am happy to share three old photographs of children – one brother and sister, and two babies. Our first photograph is of Eleanor Trahaue Lawrence, whose birthdate was November 1, 1902. This photograph was taken in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, by Thuss & Lind Photography of 532 […]
In memory of Susan B. Merwin, November 21, 1874 – May 6, 1923. Superintendent Kentucky School for the Blind. With great love and untiring zeal she labored to educate the blind. Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Susan Buckingham Merwin was the daughter of Samuel M. and […]
The Louisville Directory for the Year 1832, by Richard W. Otis, is one of my finds while in Cincinnati. In addition to the directory is a large map of the city. You can take one of the addresses below and plot it on the map. The abbreviations below […]
After a long weekend attending the Dutch Cousins Gathering, I can honestly say they are some of the most wonderful people I’ve ever met. The words that come to mind are friendly, openhearted, kind – and they are just as passionate about genealogy and their family history as […]
Prather family plot, Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky Any time I see the last name Prather my mind goes to Ritchey’s 5th great-grandfather, William Baruch Prather, 1742-1810, buried at Raven Run in Fayette County. Baruch was born a Marylander, the son of Aaron Allen Prather, 1710-1777. […]
I am a family historian, a genealogist, one who puts families together, who finds those who have been lost for many years and acquaints modern day generations with their ancestors. There's nothing like having a full family tree!
Isaiah and Lydia Ross Hill
John Linton Edwards
1929 Wedding
Revolutionary War heroes and families.
Ritchey's Paternal Grandmother
George and Caroline's Wedding Day
Klein Sod House
