Another early will from Mercer County. Notice that Mr. Dicken lists himself as of the Commonwealth of Virginia, District of Kentucky, and County of Mercer. I believe the ‘trusty friends’ listed in the will are actually Daniel’s older brothers. He gives his estate to his younger brothers and […]
Buckner Miller Allin, Sr., 1856-1924. Spring Hill Cemetery, Mercer County, Kentucky. Mr. Buckner Allin, Sr., was a descendant of Thomas Allin, the first county clerk for Mercer County, and his wife, Mary Jouett. Thomas Allin was born in Virginia, served in the Revolutionary War, and afterwards came to […]
In this will of Matthew Jeffries, he lists his wife, Isabelle, his sons, William and John, but only one daughter – Agnes. If only our ancestors had only known how desperately we would be searching for them they would have left better records! In 1807 an Elizabeth Jeffries […]
Mercer County Courthouse, Will Book 1, Pages 53-55 Another of the early Mercer County wills while still part of the state of Virginia. In the name of God, Amen. The thirtieth day of March one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one, I, Abraham James, of the County of Mercer […]
I am extremely excited to share this marriage record with you today! Harrison Coulter and Elizabeth Leonard are my third great-grandparents – but I just recently found their marriage bond at the County Clerk’s Office in Mercer County! It was one of things that I intended to do, […]
Captain Lewis Rose was in Mercer County, Kentucky, by 1780 – one of the earliest pioneers. The captain’s first wife was Barbara Trayer, and after her death he married Mary McMurtry, widow of his friend John McMurtry. In his will he leaves bequests to his wife, Mary, sons […]
I want to share with you today one of my favorite places – the Mercer County Clerk’s Office in Harrodsburg (about ten minutes away from my home – a little more if you are caught by the train)! I could spend hours and hours in here – there […]
John McMurtry wrote his will September 6, 1790, and it was proved in the Mercer County Court in April of 1791. He fought at the Battle of Blue Licks in Kentucky in 1782, and was captured by the Indians and held captive for about a year. In October […]
Isn’t it amazing when you find something in your own back yard that you never knew existed? I had been to the Pioneer Cemetery at Fort Harrod in my hometown of Harrodsburg several times, but didn’t realize there was an addition at the back! It’s known as Memorial […]
Will of James McCoun Mercer County, Kentucky Book 1, Pages 44-46 In the name of God, amen. I, James McCoun, of Kentucky maketh this my last will and testament, that is to say principally, and first of all, I resign my soul to its creator in humble hope […]
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