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, […]
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 […]
Rube Pierce, June 3, 1868 – January 28, 1937, Antioch Christian Cemetery, Casey County, Kentucky Three gravestones – each with a branch of leaves and flowers in the upper left hand corner – stand in the Antioch Christian Cemetery in rural Casey County. These monuments are for Rube […]
Poplar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Russell County, Kentucky Joseph A. Lucas, October 4, 1857 – October 25, 1936 Odos H. LaFavers, Tec 5 US Army, World War II April 20, 1925 – July 5, 2010 Peter F. Foley, born August 14, 1834, died December 30, 1916 A friend […]
Revolutionary War Veterans Russell County, Kentucky Private Abel Blankenship, Virginia Line. Lieutenant Jonathan Cape, Virginia Line. Pension began March 4, 1831, certificate issued June 8, 1834. Private James Conn, North Carolina Line. Pension began March 4, 1831, certificate issues March 14, 1834. He received $80.00. Private Jordon George, […]
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