Peter Fitzhugh’s will was written January 17, 1828 – he died 22 days later. In his will are mentioned his wife Nancy, sons George, John, Gabriel and Solomon, and daughter Mary who married a Moutrey. Items purchased during the sale for Peter Fitzhugh give names of family members […]
In memory of Adam Pence, born March 29, 1781, died November 24, 1859. Elizabeth, wife of Adam Pence, died June 26, 1868, aged about 77 years. (born 1791) In memory of Robert Paisley, who departed this life August 4th 1828 in the 89th year of his age. He […]
Anaphileda Watson, consort of Thomas Townsend, Sr., born in Virginia, died 1818 at the age of 88. Mother of Thomas Jefferson Townsend. In memory of Thomas Townsend, born December 28th 1782, and died May 14th 1851, husband to Elizabeth Davidson Ewing. General Robert Ewing, a soldier of the […]
Good morning! We are dealing with smoke and polluted air from Canadian wildfires. It is not as bad where we live, 20 minutes from the Canadian border, but my daughter, who works on the Canadian side of the St. Mary’s River, with what is usually a beautiful view […]
My wonderful History of Muhlenberg County by Otto A. Rothert gives so much information on this interesting county. Today we will discuss the Lovell family of the Pond River country, a series of lakes, rivers and streams that are enjoyed today as in the past. Many of the […]
While doing a search on a John Allen I made the most unusual discovery. I have posted several blogs about Russellville, Logan County – Linton’s from my line lived there. When the newspaper search came up with articles on John Allen included was an article from The Mirror, […]
This morning I came across notes written while staying at Garwood Linton’s family home in Logan County. It was if we were transported back in time. It was so easy to imagine John Wesley and Emma Adelaide Proctor Linton living in this house. Visiting where people lived helps […]
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 […]
Maple Grove Cemetery is located in the city of Russellville, Logan County, in southwestern Kentucky. These photographs were taken six years ago while researching my Linton family. James C. Edwards, 1857-1919. His wife, Belle Martin, 1859-1887. Johnnie S. Burke, 1898-1926. Leon Edward Butler, 1865-1944. Amanda Swanson Butler, 1871-? […]
Today I came across another gem saved by my great-grandmother, Frances Barber Linton Montgomery. It is an original bill of Moses Lewis Linton from Washington County, Kentucky, 1842. It seems to be from a court case, but there is such little information I can not be certain. In […]
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