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 […]
While convening with the Dutch Cousins at their Frankfort/Harrodsburg gathering September 13-16, we visited the Old Mud Cemetery in Mercer County. Here are two photos I snapped before the worship and communion service. Peter Bonta and Rachel Bonta’s marriage bond was issued January 9, 1802. Consent was given […]
Thomas Kyle has a Revolutionary War marker in the Old Mud Cemetery in Mercer County. According to information from war records Thomas Kyle made a pension application on May 6, 1833, claim S. 2716. I so enjoy reading the adventures our Revolutionary War soldiers had while fighting for […]
Thomas Moore, Capt. Gen. Clarks VA Regt., Revolutionary War, 1754-February 25, 1835. Kaskaskia, Vincennes. Old Mud Cemetery, Mercer County, Kentucky. Thomas Moore is one of the Revolutionary War heroes buried in Old Mud Cemetery in Mercer County. His eight children are listed in his will – sons John […]
A few days ago I published some Mercer County marriage returns by a Rev. Thomas Kyle. I have found that he was also a Revolutionary War soldier, and is buried in the Old Mud Cemetery, along with many other veterans. Thomas Kyle was a son of James Kyle […]
What a great list of Revolutionary War veterans – in Mercer County, Kentucky! This must have been the area that many veterans moved to after the war. About 25 veterans are buried at the Old Mud Cemetery, 8 are buried in New Providence Church Cemetery, and I’m sure […]
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