Welcome to Harrison County, KYGenWeb
Queries 1996 -2002
October 1998
Saturday, October 3, 1998
I'm reladted to FOGLE'S and PERKINS of Pendelton, Bracken and possible Harrison
County. I live in Brown County, Ohio.
Eva Fahrnbach
Monday, October 3,1998 Looking for information about Nathan Rawlings (1750-1821)
who lived in Harrison County, KY from about 1787-1800. His children were
all born in Bourbon/Harrison/Pendleton County area before 1800. His father-in-law
was David RANKIN, who died in Harrison County in 1795. I have recently completed
a short history of Nathan and family, and intend to do same for his siblings
and father. I would like to correspond with anyone interested in this family
or who has access to information concerning Nathan and family.
Ed Wiessing
Tuesday, October 6, 1998
SIMMONS, DAVIS Seeking any descendants of Mark Simmons, and Joseph and Mary
(Simmons) Davis; both of whom lived in Harrison Co. from 1790's to 1815.
Especially interested in hearing from Lynn James. I am writing a Simmons
Genealogy. I have traced three of Leonard Simmons Sr.'s children, of Pendleton
Co., WV, to Harrison Co., KY; Peter, Mark, Mary. Peter went on to Adams Co.,
OH. Mary remarried to Jacob DAVID in 1804. Persons might also use my work
email.
Jeff Carr
Wednesday, October 7, 1998
Trying to find out whatever happened to James F. MUSSELMAN born 12-5-1828
in Harrison County. He was married to Letha Jane Hall and to Penelope Burgess
of Scott County. He and Penelope had three children: Myra, Nannie and Joseph
F. Can't find info on deaths or on childrens' marriages. Thanks
Linda Silvestri
Thursday, October 8, 1998
Looking for the location and/or information on Boyers Chapel Cemetery in
Harrison County. I have great grandparents buried there: William E and Henretta
McKenney.
Pat Gordon
Thursday, October 8, 1998
Harrison Co. Requesting any info concerning the Christofer Price family.
Listed in the 1800 census for Harrison Co. Son John married a Sarah Beckett
about 1800. Son Mordicai married a Ruth Beckett in 1810. Sons moved to Licking
Co. OH. Mordacai died in St. Joseph Co. IN 1837. Any info appreciated. Thanks.
Linn Hartman
October 8, 1998
The father of Sarah Beckett was John Beckett. Mordecai Price married her
sister ,Ruth, in 1810. He was the brother of my grgrgr-grandfather. My
grgrgr-grandfather ,John Price, also married a Sarah Beckett from Harrison
Co. KY around 1800, but I cannot determine which family. I would expect your
Sarah and my Sarah were cousins. The Price's ended up in St. Joseph CO. IN
around 1835 after living in Licking CO. OH. I have more info concerning
the John Beckett family. Any information you could share would be
appreciated.
Linn Hartman
Friday, October 9, 1998
I am looking for information on the children of John and Hannah (Cartmell)
Barnes. They lived in Harrison County sometime during the 1790-1820 time
period. Thanks for any info.
Greg Hughes
Saturday, October 10, 1998
Looking for any information on John Farley b. 17 Aug 1781 VA, d. 1 Jul 1852
Montgomery Co., IN. He married Clarissa Hall 2 Nov 1813 in Harrison Co.,
KY. She was b. 8 Feb. 1782 VA, d. 13 Feb 1858.
Daryl Bruner
Saturday, October 10, 1998
Looking for parents of Nancy Criswell who married William D. Taylor who was
born 10 Jan 1806 in KY and died 27 Aug 1866 in Crawford Co., IN.
Roger Gleitz
Monday, October 12, 1998
Looking for info on Isaac Kirby (Ike) who married Eliza True had son Jefferson
Davis Kirby and William True Kirby.They were probably maried in early 1870's.
Children born in Harrison County so assume they were married there.
B. C. Kirby
Tuesday, October 13, 1998
From Mary Elizabeth Wood's Scrapbook: BIG FIRE AT BOYD W. S. Lawson's Stock
of Merchandise Destroyed Sunday Night A fire of unknown origin broke out
in the store room of Mr. W. S. LAWSON at Boyd Sunday night at about eleven
o'clock and the building and entire contents were destroyed. Mr. Lawson does
not think it is possible that the fire was the result of any carelessness
or defective flues, as there was no fire on the place on Sunday. It is very
probalbe that the fire was of incendiary origin, and it is believed that
the store was burglarized and then set fire so as to cover all evidences
of theft. On Sunday night Ollie SMOOT rode from Falmouth to Boyd on the fast
line, arriving there at about nine o'clock. After the train pulled out the
young man noticed some one running from the front porch of Cannon's store.
It is believed that the thief or thieves, having been frightened away from
Mr. CANNON's store, went to Mr. Lawson's store with the result as told above.
This theory is farther strengthened by the fact that Mr. Cannon, who was
the first at the scene of the fire, noticed that a window had been opened.
He was awakened by the explosion of shot gun shells in the fire. Mr. Lawson
estimates his loss at about $3,000 and has $1,500 insurance written by J.
B. [COLVIN in] the Citizens Insurance Co., of Missouri. Mr. Lawson has not
yet fully determined his plans, but it is probable that he will again enter
business at Boyd, as his friends there assure him of their hearty cooperation.
The building occupied by Mr. Law[s]on and a stable adjoining, both belonged
to Mr. Lee GERRARD, whose loss was about $700 with no insurance.
Carrie Baugh
October 13, 1998
1911 Newspaper Article - Mary Elizabeth Wood's Scrapbook HIDEOUS CRIME E.
T. Wood Decoyed to Lonely Spot and Brutally Murdered For His Money. Elijah
T. WOOD, one of Pendleton's prominent farmers, was found murdered on the
farm of Mrs. Barbara KLEE, one half mile south of town, near the second culvert
on the Cynthiana 'pike, Saturday morning last. His skull was crushed in several
places, and it is the most hideous and diabolical crime ever committed in
our county. Mr. Wood came to town on the afternoon of Monday, Sept. 25th.
He put his horse up in the livery barn of A. J. SHEEHAN and told Mr. PENDERGEST
at the stable not to feed the horse that he was going home before dark. He
returned to the stable later in the afternoon and told those in charge to
feed the horse that he would be detained until 10:00 o'clock. Wood jogged
about town during the afternoon and made a visit to the home of L. D. HALL,
on Fifth street. His movements were mysterious as he was seen in several
out of the way places. Mr. PUGH, who lives at the toll gate house at the
edge of town, claims to have seen a short heavy-set man with something under
his arm, going out the 'pike just after dark on that day, and a short distance
behind him a tall heavy-set man followed. John ZEMPTER claims to have passed
Wood near the first culvert and spoke to him. He did not see the second party,
and it is supposed he hid when he heard the approach of Mr. Zempter's rig.
As Mr. Wood did not return home that night, his widowed mother, who made
her home with her son, gave out the word that he was missing. His friends
about town began to inquire for him and the above facts developed. William
Klee found the body of Wood on his mother's place about 50 yards from the
'pike. It was lying in an open field, and presented the most ghastly sight
that could be imagined. The body had been lying there four days and five
nights in all kinds of weather - rain, wind and sunshine. Decomposition had
set in and his head could not be recognized as that of a human being. His
skull in several places and jaw bones were fractured, and it was evident
that he had been murdered with a slung shot. He was lying on his face and
his clothing was in tact, showing that no struggle had taken place. About
15 feet up the hill was a storm apron out of a buggy, and on it was all the
blood that he could have possibly lost. Near it was his stiff hat, not in
the least broken or dented. Between the apron and the body his watch, which
had stopped running at 11:28, was found with a string chain attached. Coroner
George FRANK held an inquest and the following gentlemen composed the jury:
W. T. MURPHY, A. A. TRUE, John AUSTIN, J. R. MAINS, Henry SCHUTTER, and J.
E. HOLMES. A search of the body was made and nothing was found but a pocket
knife and a small book containing two notes, which had been renewed at the
Citizens Bank, and some other papers. The coroner's jury returned the following
verdict: "We, the jury, find that the body before us is that of Elijah Wood,
and he came to his death by parties unknown to us." Undertaker S. N. BECKETT
took charge of the remains. The body had so decomposed that it had to be
wrapped in a sheet just as it was and placed in a coffin. Interment took
place in Riverside Cemetery that afternoon. His death is quite a mystery,
but robbery was the sole object. It is known that he had as much as $135
on Friday before his death and he secured $100 more by making a note in the
Sunrise Deposit Bank. He was decoyed to this lonely spot by supposed friends
under the pretext of making some kind of a shady transaction. This is evident
from the fact that he kept his movements concealed as much as possible. This
fact makes it all the harder to solve the mystery. He had considerable money
there is no doubt, but where he got it has not been learned, as it is evident
he wanted to conceal it. he did very little banking business, and is known
to have carried what money he had in his pockets. Saturday morning his mother
came to town to offer a reward for her son, and made the remark that if he
was dead L. D. Hall was the cause of his death. She claims that Hall made
several trips to her home and tried to induce her son to buy some counterfeit
money. Wood had a $3,000 mortgage on his place and he was told that he could
liquidate this debt with "green goods." Woods was a bachelor and about 52
years of age, and a well-to-do farmer. His farm is estimated to be worth
about $7,000. He was of a quiet disposition and a good citizen. He was a
well read man and perferred staying at home at nights and reading his books
rather than roaming about. Wood was of a nature that he could easily be led
into a trap such as he was. His mother said that he was a changed man after
Hall got to coming to their home. Wood was known to have drank, but never
to excess. He leaves besides a mother one sister, Mrs. W. S. Lawson. Of the
accused L. D. Hall but little is known. He came from Virginia and is a brother
of J. L. Hall, of this place. He first came to our city as a horse buyer
about eight or nine years ago and made periodical visits to our place until
he located here with his family some few years ago. He married a Miss FOWLER,
of Harrison county, and they have one child. Some years ago Mr. Hall claimed
to be buying horses for the Russian government and at one time said that
he was bottled in Port Arthur with a cargo of horses during the Russo-Japanese
war. His life here has been a very mysterious one and he is still an enigma
to our people. For the past few years he has not followed any business here.
He is apparantly sixty years of age and of muscular build. Mrs. Wood swore
to a warrant charging L. D. Hall with the crime. Sherriff RAVENSCRAFT arrested
him at the Fair Grounds, and he is now in jail awaiting an examining trial,
which is set for 1:00 o'clock Friday. Early Tuesday morning after the murder
Hall bought a pair shoes, trousers and suspenders at J. E. FOSSETT's store
and later changed a $20 bill at Joe SIPES confectionery. He went to Cincinnati
on the 9:45 a. m. train and returned here Wednesday morning. He changed several
$5.00 bills at the Fair Grounds on Saturday. Wednesday afternoon, before
the body was found, Hall and Lewis HAMILTON made two attempts to get Wood's
horse and buggy out of Sheehan's stable, but the request was refused. Hamilton
claimed to have been working for Wood and he said he wanted to take the rig
home and wait for his return. Hall said he believed Wood had gone to Cincinnati
and he looked for his return at any time. Judge John H. BARKER appeared as
Hall's attorney when he was brought before Judge CLARKE Tuesday. On Monday
last W. S. LAWSON and J. B. WOOLERY were appointed as executor of the estate
of the deceased.
Carrie Baugh
Tuesday, October 13, 1998
Account: Benjamin TALBOTT, guardian to Benjamin ASBURY, infant orphan of
Joseph ASBURY, dec'd.. Said TALBOTT is released as guardian. Nov 1818. Pg
387 Guardianship: Benjamin ASBURY, infant orphan of Joseph ASBURY, dec'd.,
chose Joseph VEATCH as his guardian. Security: Feliz ASHBROOK and Harmon
DILS. Nov 1818 pg 388. Apprenticeship: Benjamin ASBURY, infant orphan of
Joseph ASBURY, dec'd., is apprenticed to Joseph VEATCH, Blacksmith. Nov 1818
pg 392. WILL OF DAVID RANKIN "being sick and weak in body" son: William -
the 200 acres of land whereon I now live also my young negro boy named Harry
wife: Hannah Son: Thomas Daughters: Jenny BLACKBURN, Sarah ROBERTS, Hannah
MORRISON, Mary RAWLINGS, and Letty HAYS Son: David Executors: Sons David
and William Witnesses: W. MOORE, Thomas RANKIN, Isaac RANKIN Written 22 September
1795; Probated October 1795.
Carrie Baugh
October 13, 1998
1840 Harrison Co. KY Census mentions John with 3 males in household and 4
females. If you have info on John and his family, please let me know.
Jeanne Cleveland
Wednesday, October 14, 1998
JACOB SINKS is listed in the 1794 HARRISON CO. KY tax list. I would appreciate
hearing from anyone with any knowledge of the SINK(S) surname in or around
HARRISON CO. KY during any time period. I have reached a dead end in my research
and need some help! Thank you so much for any help you might be able to give
me.
Sandra Gilbreath
Thursday, October 15, 1998
Believe RICHARD HARCOURT who signed marriage bond for Betsy HARCOURT to marry
Osias WELCH was the father of Betsy, but she was deceased before his death
and is not included in his will. Any help or suggest- ions greatly appreciated.
Martha Zimmerman
Friday, October 16, 1998
The 1810 KY Census for Harrison Co lists a Hugh MCCALEB. I am trying to see
if that Hugh McCaleb is connected to my Hugh Kinman MCCALIP who was born
in KY 1806 and died in Bartholomew Co IN.
Carol Bakle
Sunday, October 18, 1998
LYNEM Family of Harrison County. Desire information from 1600-1856.
Muriel Castillo
Monday, October 19, 1998
My GrGrGrandparents William HAMPTON m Elizabeth BURGESS, dau of John BURGESS,
in Harrison County KY 30 Sep 1826. William & Elizabeth moved to
Hendricks/Putnam Counties in IN. William's father Stephen moved to Orange
County IN in 1817. William had brothers Jesse & John who lived in Orange
County IN, also. In 1870 census found William & Elizabeth's grand-daughter
Harriet DICKERSON living in Rutland, Harrison, KY. Was the John BURGESS in
Rutland Elizabeth's brother? Was Stephen's first wife Polly DUNN & second
wife Elizabeth FICKLIN? Was Andrew my Stephen's father? Would like contact
with other members of these families.
Beverly Chamberlain Dickinson
Monday, October 19, 1998
Searching for parents of Asa Perry Wilson b c1815 possibly in Harrison Co.
In 1846 he was married in Obion Co, TN.
Lorene Wilson
Tuesday, October 20, 1998
Would like to correspond with anyone researching the family of Elizabeth
KING and Lewis MOSS who died in Harrison Co., KY early 1900s. Thank you.
Karen King Scales Looking for any information on the family of LEVI F. BOYD
(1821-?) and SARAH or SALLY ? (1828-?). They had at least these children:
1. ARIANA CAMPBELL PAYNE BOYD (1849-1899) + Americus Vespucius Corbin 2.
AMERICA BOYD (1852-?) 3. MATTIE MacMILLAN BOYD 4. IDA FORTNES BOYD (moved
to Portland OR?).
Debbie
Saturday, October 24, 1998
I am looking for any relatives of Silas Mercer King -1794 and Frances Marshall
Parker King -1796 who are listed in Harrison County.
Karan King
Monday, October 26, 1998
Tilmon O. Bailey born in Harrison County, KY on 29 Oct 1822. Moved to Monroe
County MO in 1843. Looking for his parents.
Cindy Wills
Monday, October 26, 1998
I need to know the parents of George Edgar Swinford Born in HARRISON Cty,\.
KY , b 1869- d. 1905. Married Artimicia Hunt.
H. Glander
Tuesday, October 27, 1998
Looking for CYNTHIANA/HARRISON county burial place of DAISY ALLENDER, b&d
1895, daughter of George Allender and Fannie Angeline Askren Allender.
Lynn A. Baker
October 27, 1998
I am looking for info about Evan JONES and Matilda DOME(DOAN). Their daughter
Martha was born in Harrision co KY on 5/23/1828. Evan was born in KY on 1/14/1795
and Matilda was born 11/23/1791 in NC. Any info would be appreciated. Thank
you.
Julie Payne
Friday, October 1998
I'm looking for any information on the Families of JOHN BALDWIN b. abt 1800
m. ELIZABETH THOMAS b. abt 1800 thought to have lived in Harrison Co.,KY.
Then had 2 sons GEORGE R. BALDWIN b. 1830 and JOHN BALDWIN b. 1832. Anyone
with any connection to these families please contact me.
N. J. White
All information
submitted to and published at this site is intended for research purpose
only. It may not be reproduced for COMMERCIAL publication without
the written consent of the creator. Although public records are not
subject to copyright law, the design of format is a personal creation and
is subject to
the laws of copyright. If you have any questions concerning the information
published on this page or at the Harrison County, Kentucky GenWeb website,
please feel free to email me,
Anne H. Lee, and
I will be glad to address your questions and or comments.
© Anne H. Lee 2004-2018