The following was taken from my Pioneer History of Washington County, Kentucky, edited and indexed by Michael L. Cook. Since the beginning of the year, I have come to thoroughly appreciate the work Michael did for genealogists during his lifetime. I purchased many of his books this year […]
Today I had a question from a reader about her ancestor who settled on Hog Run. Does anyone have an idea where this stream may be located? It is near the small town of Fredericktown, in the southwestern portion of Washington County, not far from the Nelson County […]
I took my first flight this weekend – yes, unbelievable in this day and age. Ritchey and I usually drive since genealogy is always part of where we go – back country roads, criss-crossing counties to find those elusive cemeteries. Our son, Linton, moved to Seattle July 1st. […]
I am sharing a tidbit from the book Pioneer History of Washington County, Kentucky, a compilation of newspaper articles by Orval W. Baylor and others, from the 1930’s in newspapers of the county. I knew that goods from Washington County were shipped via creeks and rivers to the […]
Hugh McElroy, born September 19, 1795, died February 8, 1877. Susan Frances, wife of Hugh McElroy, born December 29, 1807, died June 22, 1844. ‘She had a smile for the joyous, an ear of sympathy for ill, and in act of kindness for all within her reach.’ Cemetery […]
I thought this list was interesting – those who owned lots in the town of Springfield in the year 1817. I do not have any relatives on the list, but am familiar with the Booker’s, Montgomery’s, Lancaster’s, McElroy’s and Rudd’s. Do you have anyone on this list? This […]
I was quite overwhelmed when I read these letters – first knowing that George Colvin never made it home to his wife Lucinda and two young children made them very poignant – and then reading his longing of wanting to be home with them, but still desiring to […]
John Thompson, born November 20, 1775, died March 8, 1850. Sarah S., wife of John Thompson, born December 31, 1778, died July 18, 1855. Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Cemetery, Washington County, Kentucky. As I’ve said before, the information provided in newspaper articles in the 1930’s by Orval W. Baylor […]
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