Albert H. Howard, July 6, 1868 – February 8, 1915. Rosa L. Howard, May 26, 1872 – December 9, 1962. Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky. Albert Howard was the son of James Howard and Theresa ‘Thurzy’ Clem, born July 6, 1868, in Montgomery County. James and […]
James Greenville Trimble, June 15, 1823 – June 19, 1919. Nannie Mize Trimble, his wife, September 24, 1824 – December 25, 1891. J. G. Trimble, Jr., son, August 11, 1870 – March 13, 1958. Ella O’Hair Trimble, daughter, August 22, 1857 – October 2, 1931. Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. […]
It’s always interesting to read about weddings, funerals or other items of interest in the old newspapers. I don’t believe this lengthy description of a wedding would be allowed today – but think of the information it holds for us! The Mt. Sterling Advocate, Montgomery County, Kentucky Wednesday, […]
I found this most interesting article while searching for the obituary of James Greenville Trimble (which I could not find). Since he lived through so much history, and was given first hand accounts of early history, I wanted to share this with you. It’s too bad he didn’t […]
Richard S. Ratliff, June 20, 1824 – November 7, 1895. Mary F. Ratliff, March 10, 1832 – November 4, 1895. Crown Hill Cemetery, Sharpsburg, Bath County, Kentucky. Richard Stone Ratliff, son of Caleb Ratliff and Nancy Stone, married Mary Ann Thompson September 8, 1853, in Bath County. They […]
A look back 103 years to the news in Mt. Sterling for August 27th. There are the usual deaths, marriages, little bits of news – the 500 party was something new to me. I tried to look it up but the internet generally just gave information about the […]
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