Early Kentucky Marriages 1785-1800 is ready for purchase in paperback form on Amazon – search by title. Included are 5,037 marriages, divided by county, then listed alphabetically by groom and then alphabetically by bride. The marriage records from the following early counties are included in this book: Barren […]
During our trip to Kentucky in spring of 2023 we visited Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery in Knott County, located in the Brinkley area. Following KY-160 south to Carr Fork Cemetery Road, about 7 miles. Carr Fork is a beautiful cemetery that went straight up the hill. It was […]
Today we visit Barbourville Cemetery in Knox County. These photos were taken in October of 2016. John D. Payne, March 11, 1918 – November 28, 1941. A friend to his country and a believer in Christ. Letitia Gustin Minton, August 13, 1860 – October 2, 1950. Jane Hignite, […]
In memory of James Madison Colson, member of the 54th Knox County Regiment in War of 1812. Born (1770-1775) died (1845-1846). Amelia Tinsley Colson, born (1774-1800) died (1845-1846). And their unknown grandson. Middlesboro Cemetery, Bell County, Kentucky. I believe James Madison Colson was born in North Carolina. Moved […]
Ritchey and I went on another adventure the last couple of days. No, it wasn’t a genealogy adventure per se, but even when it’s not, it always morphs into one in one aspect or another! Our birthday gifts to each other were tickets to the Loreena McKinnett concert […]
Poplar Grove Baptist Church, Russell County, Kentucky Peter F. Foley was born August 14, 1834, the son of James G. Foley and Tabitha Fox. March 10, 1856, he married Martha Richardson, born February 2, 1837. The first time we see Peter in the census records is in 1850, […]
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