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I'm looking for any info on Rosamond BATES. She was born in Letcher Co., KY, 10-?-1879, d. ?, m. 1897 to N. R. Craft. Rosamond was the d/o Jesse & Ibby Victoria BATES. Sister of Patrick Hagen BATES, b. 9-10-1877 d. 8-16-1927.
James Revlin BOWLING son of Jeremiah BOLLING. Children of James Revlin BOWLING: Serena L., Henrietta, William, Benjamin Franklin, Joseph, Archelaus, Jeremiah, Sarah, Andrew Jackson, Naomi, John Morgan, America. Children of Benjamin Franklin BOWLING: Silas Forrest, James Monroe, Cora Alice, Dora, William McHenry, Maud, Elmer Torrence.
I am looking for any information on Thomas GILBERT and his wife Susa, they are listed in the 1850 Letcher Co. census with children George, Rhoda, and Rosana. I also think they are the parents of Isaac GILBERT in the 1850 Perry Co. census with wife Rebecca GABBARD.
I am looking for any information on the Jasper MULLINS and Polly (STACY) MULLINS family. Their son John was born 7/5/1872, and died 3/23/1951 at Scuddy, KY.; he was my great grandfather. His son Everett MULLINS was my grandfather. He married Nancy (BLAIR) MULLINS (from Letcher County) and they lived at Scuddy, KY. They had four children Clifford, Chelsea, Drushel and Hershel (died a baby). Everett had three brothers James Avery
MULLINS, Ismael MULLINS, and Arles MULLINS. Two sisters Nora MULLINS and Callie MULLINS. Any information on these people and their families would be appreciated. I believe some of the MULLINS family is from Letcher County also. Thank you.
I am looking for information on Hiram FIELDS and his family. Christina FIELDS married Stephen SEXTON before 1850 in Letcher Co., Ky. I have just been told that Hiram FIELDS was her father. After 1860 Stephen and Crissy moved to Floyd Co., Ky.
I am trying to find out something about my Great Grandfather John SEXTON. He was a Union man in the Civil War in Letcher Co., Ky. On his tombstone it says Co. C, or G, Ky. State Troops. I dont know anything about his service record, other than he was a Union man. In 1930, the Mountain Eagle printed a story of the survivors and their pictures, and my Great Grandfather was one of them. Does anyone have access to those old papers, or that story in particular?
I am looking for any information on Edward POLLY, b. Letcher Co. 1844? He served in the 19th Ky. Union, was mustered out 1865, m. Sarah DAVIDSON in Whitesburg in 1866, offspring were Dora, Alice (my gr.mother b. 1869), and Frank. He supposedly was jailer in Whitesburg after Civil War, his Father was David POLLY, his gr.father was Rev. War Edward POLLY buried in Mayking. Need to know where he is buried, or any other info on him.
I am looking for the parents of Robert H., Reuben, "Big John", and Elijah HALL. They were all born in Letcher County in the 1870's. Robert (b. 1879? d. Nov. 11, 1960) m. Jane BENTLEY of Madison County, KY. They lived in Blackey from about 1900 until 1916 when Jane died. Robert's and Jane's children were Julius (b. 1901 d.May 20, 1992), William Kermillus (K.M.), m. Elsie COCHRAN PAUL, Jesse Druid, Nancy, m. Wallace BLAIR, and Elijah, m. Lizzie MULLINS. Robert had other wives and other children later. I have some informatoin on them. Any help would be appreciated!
I need any and all info on the BATES family in Madison Co. My ggrandfather, Stephen White BATES, was born in 1880 in Whitesburg, Ky., later relocating in Madison Co. and marrying Virginia CARLISLE of Anderson Co. Stephen's parents were William H. BATES (possibly of Clay Co.) and Margaret YATES of Madison Co. I am interested in some information that possibly ties my BATES line to the BATES families of Letcher Co. I am trying to prove or
disprove the possibility that William BATES' father may be Thomas BATES (b.1809 d.1881) who married Lucy Lee THURMAN. Thomas BATES would be son of John Wallis BATES (b.1779 d.1843) and his first wife Lavina LIGHT (m.10-29-1803). I would appreciate any and all information on this line of BATES and any help in proving or disproving the link between William, Thomas and John Wallis BATES. Thanks so much in advance.
I have just started researching my family tree. I have very little information on my fathrer's family. I believe that they were in the state of Kentucky in the South Eastern portion. I have traced my grandfather's death to Letcher County in the mid 1930's. My grandmother remarried and her new married name was SHEHEE. She passed away in Perry county in 1965. I believe that my grandfather had a brother named Sam or Samuel. My father's name was Roosevelt NOBLE and he married Anna Bernice BENTLEY. My mother goes by the name of Bernice. My grandmother's madien name was HOLBROOK.
I am searching for information on the ancestors of Henry BAKER b. 26 Feb 1858 in Letcher Co. died 17 Oct 1927 in Beaverdam, Letcher Co. Henry married Martha Catherine TAYLOR, dau of Marshall Benton TAYLOR. Henry BAKER's father was James Walter BAKER and his mother Elizabeth MILBURN. Any information on this BAKER family would be greatly appreciated. I would be glad to share the information I have on this family.
I am looking for information on the Levi WHITAKER family (may be Litt or Lige) from Letcher County. In the 1900 Census, the family was listed as Levi, b Oct 1868, Susan (sp), b Jan 1877, Victoria, b Sep 1892, Alice, b Dec 1894, and Benjamin, b Feb 1898. They owned land near or at where the college located between Blackey and Jeremiah KY now stands (near Indian Bottom Church). Benjamin was my ggrandfather. I am trying to tie this line in with other Whitaker's of the area. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm searching for any information on HALE's from Letcher, Perry, or Knott Counties. Specifically, I'm looking for information on the following: James D. HALE, b. 1809, d. 1896, married Mary Jane GRIZZLE, b. 1810 (?). Their children are as follows:
Searching for information on Reese D. YOUNG b ca. 6/17/1835 Stidkleysville, Lee Co., VA, s/o William YOUNG & Sally Jean HICKS. Reese
YOUNG md on 12/28/1857 in Whitesburg Nellie COLLINS b 1841 in KY d/o Briant W. COLLINS b 1814 NC and Polly "Mary" MORGAN b 1815. Briant W. COLLINS is listed as the s/o Thomas COLLINS b abt 1790 Ashe Co., NC & Nancy ? b abt 1780 NC. Both the William YOUNG and Briant COLLINS families
are listed in the 1850 Letcher Co. census. Per the pension records (Co. L 14th Ky Cav) of Reese YOUNG he and Nellie were married by Briant W. COLLINS, the father of Nellie. Was Briant COLLINS a Pastor or Justice of the Peace? Also I would like to exchange information with any descendants of the above families.
Seeking any info on the parents or siblings of Levi ELDRIDGE b.ca. 1805 married Easter CAUDILL. I've hit a block here, can anyone help me. Levi is the ancestor of most Eldridge's in Letcher Co. Any help, clues, innuendo, anything would be appreciated :-) Family history says he was an orphan. I have turned up an apprentice ship bond to Hiram Hogg for Levi posted in then Perry Co. ca.1825. This was signed by a Rachel ELDRIDGE. Who is she?
I am seeking information about Ludwina KARL, who was married to Frank GILLIGAN. They resided in Carrolltown, PA, and appear to have settle in McRoberts, Letcher County, KY, about 1900-1920. They later moved to San Francisco. It appears that in the 1910 Census there was a Frannie GILLIGAN from Pennsylvania with grown children in McRoberts, who maybe related. Any information would be appreciated.
I am trying to located who the parents and/or siblings are of Dolph CAUDILL, b. 18 Jan. 1893 in Blackey, Letcher County, Kentucky, m1. Sarah Maitle ADAMSON b. 22 Apr. 1899 in Chadwick, Missouri. I believe they were married in Hercules, (Taney Co.?) Missouri but am unsure. Marriage date prior to 26 Apr. 1915.
Looking for any information on Clark INGRAM and wife Jane CAUDILL of Letcher Co., KY. Listed in 1860 Census. Their son, Henry INGRAM, b. 3/4/1859; d. 1/18/1927, was my grandfather who later moved to Jackson County, KY. I would appreciate info on their parents, brothers, sisters, and ancestors.
Looking for any information on Dan FRAZIER and wife Sally SALIFIELD of Letcher Co., KY. Listed in 1860 Census. Their daughter, Jane FRAZIER, b. Unk; d. 10/1941, (my grandmother) married Henry INGRAM, and moved to Jackson Co., KY. I would appreciate info on their parents, brothers, sisters, and ancestors.
I am searching for information about my grandfather, William MULLINS, born August 11, 1896 in either Floyd or Letcher County. His father was John MULLINS and mother, Caroline TOLLIVER. My great-grandfather died at an early age and my great-grandmother, Caroline married a man whose surname was Wiley. Please let me know if anyone has any information.
This is my first venture into genealogy. I'm looking for information about Della ESTEP(P) who came to Letcher County from the Pound, VA area. Was probably born in the 1870's 1880's. Was part NativeAmerican. Married a Ford and had a son named Delbert who was born near the turn of the century.
Searching for the family of sisters Derecia "Nancy" CAUDILL (b.ca.1855 Lawrence Co, KY) and Elizabeth Margaret "Liz" CAUDILL. Derecia married 1st: Michael WHITT; 2nd: George SKAGGS; 3rd: Thomas RIGERT. Elizabeth married Ben CORDLE, a Dutch immigrant. Elizabeth's daughter Sarah CORDLE married Derecia's son Benary SKAGGS. Any info appreciated!
Looking for information on Zachariah ADAMS,Wilkes Co. NC, Pulas.Co. KY abt 1800 (wife Jane CLONCH) who had son John (m. Eliz CLEMMONS). Trying to prove this John was father of my William ADAMS (1817-1899) (m. Sarah WARREN, Minerva J FONLERAN) of Laurel Co KY. Zach ADAMS had brothers(Moses, Charles) who moved to Letcher Co. in the "Adams Colony". Any leads greatly appreciated. Ken ADAMS, 1332 Park Glen Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919.
I am looking for Henry BOGGS. I have seen dates of birth for Henry from 1842 to 1858. I have no dates for his death. Henry BOGGS was born in Letcher Co., Ky. His parents were Able BOGGS and Rebecca MAGGARD. Henry BOGGS was married to a Polly Ann COMBS and they had 5 children, Robert, Samuel Marcus, Jesse A., Mary and Rebecca. Samuel Marcus BOGGS was my grandfather and he was married to Nora May/Mae COMBS. For Henry BOGGS I would like to have all dates, birth, marriage and death. The 1850 Letcher Co. census does not show Henry. The 1860 census of Letcher Co. shows Henry as age 5. In a interview with Rebecca MAGGARD by Dr. J. J. Dickey on April 26, 1898, Rebecca MAGGARD does not include Henry BOGGS as a child of hers and Able BOGGS. In the interview she only claims 4 children with Able BOGGS, Jesse, Silas, Elizabeth and Susanna. Who was Henry BOGGS' parents and when was Henry born and when did Henry die. Any help will be appreciated.
My name is Katrina Collier Hall. My father (Rodney Lowell COLLIER) is from Eolia and I am trying to locate his aunts and uncles and their families. His father's name was Clyde Junior COLLIER and he had 20 brothers and sisters. Their father's name was Preston COLLIER and I do not know the mother's name. Any help would be GREATLY apreciated!! Thank you.
I am looking for any information about Nathan ENGLE of Letcher County Kentucky. Nathan was my great grandfather. Troy ENGLE was my grandfather. I am just starting my search, so any information would be greatly appreciated. Also any information re: Charlie B. MULLINS born 1900 Letcher Co., died 1991 Letcher Co.
I'm looking for information on the ancestors of Wesley REYNOLDS, b. Jan. 22, 1864, d. June 1935, married to Mary STACY, b. Apr. 30, 1861, d. Oct. 1913. They had a son named Shade REYNOLDS, b. Jan. 2, 1898. It is believed the parents of Wesley were John REYNOLDS and Ruthie HELTON. I would appreciate any information on this
Reynolds line.
I am trying to find out about my great grandmother. Her name was Mary (COLLINS) CRAWFORD. Her husband was Captain Calloway (commonly known as Calloway) CRAWFORD. They had a number of children, among them Minerva May, Ruth, Lily, Ed (who was a medical doctor in Whiteburg until he died), Roy, Daisy, Roy, Champ, Guy and Ford. (I believe this is all of them, but am not 100% sure). I am at a dead end on this. She may have been born somewhere other than KY, but lived there most of her life. Thanks in advance.
I am looking for additional family information on Elizabeth ISON, B. ca. 1798, D. April 2, 1879 at Linefork Ky. She was married to John INGRAM Jr. They were on the Letcher Co., Ky, 1860 Census #412. We think her parents were Gideon
George ISON #3 and Annie INGRAM. No proof of this! Any Information would be appreciated. Thank you.
Looking for documentary information on John INGRAM Jr., B.1798, D. July 22,1869 in Letcher Co., Ky. Listed on Letcher Co., Ky, 1860 census. Was John Sr. and Rachel DAVIS of Montgomery Co., Va., his parents? Any help will be appreciated. Thank you.
Looking for information on grandparents William Patton CREECH and Nattie May or Nannie Alice (COX) CREECH. They had 6 children: Bertha May born 1891; Augusta Fallsburg 1893; John Cox; Fielden; Estell 1894; and Maude 1896. They were known to live in Toliver Town in Letcher County in the early 1900's. The family seemed to all move to Colorado then to Oklahoma. Any help would be appreciated.
A friend recently mailed me a short history of the Benjamin PENDLETON family. His reference was "Family Histories of Letcher County, Ky". Apparently this history appeared in a publication in Letcher County. However, the date of the publication was not included. I am very interested in finding this article (or hopefully the person who wrote it). Can anyone help? I am interested in the Benjamin PENDLETON family and in contacting anyone who is connected to or interested in this family.
Looking for any information on Wile JENKINS, he was the first police chief of Whitesburg, Ky (Letcher County) around 1906-08 and was shot and killed on duty sometime between 1914-1921. He is my great great grand father and I need any information surrounding his life and the circumstances of his death. This is very important to me, if anyone has news clippings or pictures of him please get a hold of me. Thank You.
I am researching the CAYLORs, Lucy and Raleigh. They were known to be in Letcher Co. in 1889. Can anyone out there help me find more about them? Thank you in advance.
James CASTLE, b. c1821, married Cynthia MOORE, b. c1824. Children include Diania, b. c1844; Maryinda, b. c1846; Lucinda, b. 1848, d. 1927, Pike Co. married James Harvey SANDERS; Bud, b. 1853, d. 1928, married Susana CANTRELL; and Ordelia, b. c1862. This family lived in Letcher and Pike Counties. Need more info; who did the other girls marry. Need parents of James. Mary Donna Ratliff Foley, Russell Springs, KY.
Ellen SANDERS, d/o Levi, married Devil John W. WRIGHT. Need list of their children.
I am interested in information regarding Riley BENTLEY (born around 1853 and died 1954) who lived aroung Democrat, Ky., whose children included John, Ewen, Shade, Amanda, Mary, and Martha.
Searching for info on Thomas Kent STURDIVANT, age 41, born in VA as found in the 1860 US Census in Whitesburg District, Letcher Co., KY, with wife Sarah NOE STURDIVANT, age 33 and the following children: Pleasant G., age 14; Mary, age 11; Daniel B., age 10; Ezekiel, age 8; Sarah, age 5; and another male child (Joseph?), age 2. Pleasant G. can be found in the 1870 Census in Letcher Co. with wife. Thomas Kent was the son of Matthew Parham STURDIVANT and Agnes KENT STURDIVANT, last found in Nelson, Co., VA. I would like to correspond with anyone that has information on any possible member of this family. Thanks in advance for any information.
Looking for Thomas Kent STURDIVANT who married Sarah NOE Sept 14, 1840 in Harland Co, also known to have been in Lecher County at later date. Would like info on this line of STURDIVANTs.
My grandmother was Floy Lenna (MULLINS) PHILLIPS, born 25 Dec 1903, m. Benjamin Franklin PHILLIPS. Her father was Charlie C. MULLINS, born 21 Mar 1877 and her mother was Nannie Belle (POLLY) MULLINS, born 14 Sept 1879. My grandmother grew up in Letcher County, KY. My Grandparents lived in Flat Gap. Any information on this family appreciated.
Researching John Martin BENTLEY, b. Nov. 2, 1852, in Letcher Co., KY. He married Malinda ADDINGTON, Aug. 23, 1872. Malinda ADDINGTON's parents were William ADDINGTON, b. 1819 and Nancy KILGORE, b. ?. John Martin BENTLEY's parents were John Vent BENTLEY, b. 1825 who married Ann POTTER. I need Ann POTTER's parent's names. I would appreciate any help if anyone could fill in any of these gaps. Thank you very much.
Researching John West ADKINS / ATKINS, my husband's G. G. grandfather, who married Louisa HAMMONDS of Letcher Co., KY. Louisa HAMMONDS was a daughter of Steve HAMMONDS and Elsie CAUDILL. I would appreciate any information about John West ADKINS' parents and also his wife, Louisa HAMMONDS. Thank you very much.
I am looking for information concerning the JUSTICE family that is listed on the 1880 Census index for Letcher County. My Great-Grandfather was Milton S. JUSTICE (son of Jason JUSTICE and Mary MULLINS JUSTICE) and was listed as being born in Letcher County ca. 1870. Any information would be appreciated.
Looking for info on James JOHNSON, who was married to Annie STURGILL and live in Oven Fork, Ky. They had the following children: David JOHNSON who married Tilda HOUNSHELL, Amber JOHNSON, Floyd, Sam, Sera, Charlie JOHNSON born Dec.11,1881 married Sallie HOUNSHELL on May 23,1903. Joshua JOHNSON born May 19,1888 married Edany CLARK in 1908. Also looking for JUSTICE and GILLIAAM family in Letcher Co.Ky.
I'm looking for info. on Harvey PRITCHARD and his wife, Charity CRAFT. They were married between 1820-1824. They had many children. Their son, William Riley PRITCHARD, was born in Letcher Co,. 15 May 1837. Charity and her children are listed on the 1850 Letcher Co. census, but Harvey PRITCHARD must have died by then. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Need info on the parents of Ira MULLINS who married Louranza ESTEP. He along with his wife and other members of a party were killed near Pound Gap in Wise Co, VA on May 14, 1892. Is he the brother of Wilson MULLINS who was also killed in what became known as the "Killing Rock Massacre."
I'm looking for info on grandparents: Woodrow MILLER and Lettie Francis MILLER. They lived at Carr Creek, Marlow, and Whitesburg. Thanks.
I wish to contact any researcher working on the SPARKMAN family genealogy in Letcher County or in the state of Kentucky.
I would like to locate member of Fitzhugh STURGILL/Vonda ROBERTS STURGILL family. Children that I know of were Grace, Ellis, Worley Doyle, Barbara. These are my cousins and I would like to get in touch with them after 30 or more years.
I am seeking information on the PRICHARD / CRAFT--MILLER / THOMPSON families of Letcher Co., Kentucky. Andrew PRICHARD (PRITCHARD?PRITCHETT) was born June 12, 1844 Letcher Co. His parents were Harvey PRICHARD and Charity CRAFT (they were married Jan. 9, 1824 in Perry Co. Ky.). He died July 11, 1925 in Fayette Co, Ohio. He was supposed to be a cancer doctor (but no proof). Andrew married Mahala R. MILLER, she was the daughter of Garlen (Galin?) MILLER and Nancy THOMPSON. Mahala died March 5, 1931 in Fayette Co, Ohio, Wayne TWSP. Their daughter Mary Alice PRICHARD married Jesse Alonzo BASYE in Pike Co., Ohio (they are my grandparents) I have just started researching this line and any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm looking for any info on William SEXTON, b. 1815 married to Elender COOK, b. 1815, grandparents of William Buck GIBSON, b. 1855. Also, searching for info on Thomas COLLINS who married Nancy WILLIAMS, ca. 1846, grandparents of Findley COLLINS. Also, researching the Robert KINCER family. He was the son of Fredrick KINCER and Lydia ADAMS. Robert was married to Mary WEBB (daughter of Jason L. WEBB and Elizabeth CRAFT) ca. 1871. Does anyone have an info on John ADAMS, Jr, father of Jane (Jennie) ADAMS? Jane was married to Benjamin WEBB, son of John WEBB and Mary BOONE. Any help would be appreciated.
I am attempting to find information about my great-grandfather, Billy BREEDING. According to my grandmother, Mary Ann (BREEDING) TYREE, Billy BREEDING was "High Sheriff" of Letcher County sometime just after the War Between the States. I believe that sometime in the late 1940's or early 1950's a Whitesburg paper, The Mountain Eagle, ran a number of articles about Sheriff Breeding and his hanging of several comdemed felons during his term as sheriff. My grandmother who was born in Letcher County about 1880 said that her father was killed when she was three years old. Any information would be appreciated. Unfortunatelly my grandmother died while I was too young to appreciate the family history that she wanted so much to teach me.
I'm looking for information on a James Tilden HOGG born in Letcher County around 1893. He was a school teacher in the area and father's name was Hiram HOGG. Would appreciate any information you could provide.
I'm seeking information about the WILSON family. I have found on the 1850 KY census, District #2; #56 - John WILSON age 49, farmer, 2K real estate, Born VA.; wife Mary 46, VA; Patterson 18, farmer, KY; Leroy 15, farmer, Ky; Thomas M. 12 KY; Sarah 9, KY. I believe another son of John & Mary WILSON also listed on same census #69 Robert WILSON 24, farmer 150 Real estate, VA; Bentes 25, KY; Felix 6 KY; Martha Jane 4 KY; Morgan 1 male KY. I know that by 1860 Patterson WILSON had moved on to Taney County, Missouri. I have reason to believe also that Mary Wilson's maidien name was CHRISTIAN. If anyone can help me with any additional information on these folks I would be most grateful.
I am looking for any information that someone may have on my father Willie WHITAKER Jr. The son of Willie and Martha WHITAKER of Whitesburg, Letcher Co., KY. His known brothers are: Jack, Cledus, and George. His known sister is Josephine. Plus and unknown sister who was murdered in Letcher Co. between the 1930-1950's. He also has one half-brother: Stornge BREEDING. Willie WHITAKER Jr. was born in or around Blackey on April 14, 1924. His mother was married 3 times including to people by the names of WHITAKER, BREEDING, and HALL. It is also believed that he may have inherited some land in Letcher Co. but this is not confirmed. Willie was married to Evelee GILLIAM, of Perry Co., and had 2 children: Jimmy Charles and Marie Carol. He was divorced in 1960. Any information that you may have on my father or his relatives, living or deceased, would be greatly appreciated. Have searched for many years for what little info that I have.
Need info on a Layfayette BENTLEY that was killed in 1866 possibly in the Jenkins area. His wife was a POTTER.
I am looking for information on Jim (James) STAMPER married to Lizzy BANKS. I am the great granddaughter of thier daughter Martha (STAMPER) ADAMS. The names of thier children were Martha md. Edward V. ADAMS, Maggie md. ? Woods, Nancy, Mannon, Charlie. Any information would be appreciated.
I am searching for some information on a William WEAVER born in Letcher County June 29, 1877. I believe his parents to be Franklin WEAVER & Dicy ? William married Jalah CRASE. William died due to the influenza epidemic on November 11, 1918. William & Jalah had the following children: Martha, Dicy, Frank, Isadore, Dewey, Mary, Harlan, and Fred. William later remarried to ? and they had Beulah, Willis, and Dallis. I would appreciate any information regarding this. Thanks.
My great grandfather, William Floyd SHEPHERD was born in 1882 at Whitesburg, Letcher Co., KY. Listed last name as STERGIL on 1901 marriage license to Sarah Lucile HAYS at Gray Hawk, Jackson Co., KY. William had been raised from 5 - 6 years of age by Andrew Jackson and Martha SHEPHERD. He worked for the railroads as a track layer and died at Bloomingdale, NJ in 1956. He listed his parents as James SHEPHERD and Sarah WILLIAMS on his Railroad Pension papers. Need help in determining his true last name SHEPHERD, STERGIL or even WILLIAMS.
Josh HALL (my grandfather) married Cordelia (last name possibly CRAFT or HOLCOMB) - Cordelia's mother's name was Elizabeth and she had a boarding house in Whitesburg. I believe Josh and Cordelia were born late in the 1800s. Josh HALL was a coal miner, I believe in Letcher County. My mother, Pauline HALL, was born July 1916. I'm looking for info on both Josh's and Cordelia's parents and siblings. This is my first try at locating family history - please help!
April 3, 1998 Update
As a follow up to my earlier message about Josh and Cordelia Hall of Letcher County, I now have the names of some of Josh's siblings: Ice, Lizzie, Charlie, Susie, Rebecca ("Becky") and Ella. Cordelia's siblings: Alberta and Lizzie and several others, but unknown to me. Josh and Cordelia had several children: Andrew, Ersel?, Pascal, William, Morris, Pauline and Hattie.
I am seeking information that anyone may have about my great-grandfather, Joseph CORNETT, believed to have been born in Whitesburg, KY (Letcher County) during either the 1880's or 1890's, possibly 1870's. What I know: Joseph CORNETT was married to Sally CALTON, and lived with her in Imboden, VA (Wise Co.) until (summer?) 1912, when, after supposedly killing a man in a fight (self-defense?), he left a then-pregnant Sally. It is thought that Joseph returned to Kentucky, possibly Whitesburg. Sally gave birth to their son (my grandfather) Clarence E. CORNETT, on 26 September, 1912. When he was 21 years old, Clarence E. CORNETT had his one and only meeting with his father--the description that has been passed down to me was that Joseph had grey/silver hair at the time. The one picture that I have ever seen that was supposed to be of Joseph CORNETT showed a fairly good-sized man (tall), dark hair/features, standing outside of a mine with two other miners. What little other information I have is sketchy/conjecture at best. Does anyone out there have any information about this Joseph CORNETT? I am especially interested in what happened to him following his departure in 1912.
Searching John BREEDING, died l802 Russel County, VA, son's, Clicnch River, Russel County, VA. Spencer BREEDING born, est. l750, died l835 and George BREEDING, born l740. My line is as follows: Melvin, William, George (Pud), Elisha, and Clinch River Spencer. John possibly came from England. Any information as to where and when John arrived, name of wife or wives (appears all Breeding men had two or three wives including myself), name of ship would be greatly appreciated. I will happily share information that I have.
I am looking for information on my father's family. My father's name was Clifford COLLINS, he was born on June 23, 1915 in Letcher County. His father's name was John COLLINS and his mother's name was Rebecca. He also had a brother, William COLLINS. William's last known whereabouts is Dean, Kentucky. (?). If anyone has any information on these people, please contact me. I would truly like to know any information about my family. Thank You!
I am searching for information about a Taylor ELDRIDGE that died in Hallie, Letcher CO, KY, and buried in the Stamper Cemetary there. I can find Taylor ELDRIDGE buried there, but without any dates to go by. The Taylor ELDRIDGE that I'm related to lived in Roane CO,TN, and married an Alcey PathKiller, daughter of a prominent Cherokee Indian Chief, PathKiller. I believe that Alcey was born in the Cherokee Nation, NC, but I don't have any information on Taylor other than the fact that his father was Jesse ELDRIDGE and Jesse's father was Thomas ELDRIDGE. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Looking for any info on George ISON and wife Pasha KELLY who were known to live in Letcher Co. around 1900. They had a daughter named Pearl who married Grant CREECH of Harlan Co. Any help out there?
Looking for records of my g-g grandfather, N. B. (Napolean Bonaparte) "Bony" HANEY, son of John HANEY and his third wife, Esther BLAIR of Morgan County. I believe "Bony" was the only child of this couple. Twice "Bony" was listed as living with families other than HANEYs in Letcher Co., KY during the late 1800-1900s, once at about 2 years of age, and again at around 9-10 years of age. Sorry I can't give dates, as the records have been lost to me. "Bony" was probably born around 1840. His children were son Robert I., b. abt. 1860 and a dau., Elzie (sp?). Does anyone know anything about the BLAIR or HANEY families of Letcher Co. circa 1800-1900?
I am trying to locate my father's ancestors and keep running into a dead end. My father was Donald Burgess HILL, b. 7/16/25 in McRoberts, Kentucky. Died 2/20/77, Louisville, Kentucky. His father was Lymon M. HILL, b. circa 1900, in Virginia, died, 1955 in Lexington, Kentucky. Lymon was married to Nellie FUGATE and they had two other children: Merrill HILL and Virginia HILL POTTER. Merrill lived in Pike County and died about 1967. Virginia was the postmistress at Hemphill, was married to Ora POTTER, and died in 1990 (I think). I have been told that Lymon's father was Ira HILL, but cannot verify even this information. Any and all leads will be deeply appreciated.
I am looking for information on Bill WILLIAMS (Father) / William WILLIAMS (Son) m. Minnie COLLINS, Letcher Co., other associated family names are BLAIR, and BREEDING. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
I am searching for info regarding Hiram WRIGHT, b. 1843, d. 1917, married to Sarena BOWLING. I have info that they were living in Letcher Co. in 1880. In particular, I need to know the names of their children. I think that my grandmother, Mary Alice WRIGHT, was their daughter. Mary Alice was born in 1887 and married Ruben CRAFT in 1904, she died in 1927.
I'm trying to locate a birth record of Sarah "Sally" CAUDILL, born May 23, 1835 in Perry (now Letcher) County, Ky. She is the daughter of Isham (Isom) and Elizabeth CAUDILL. I'm also looking for anyone that may have been admitted to the DAR through James CAUDILL. I'm having a hard time furnishing all the documents to the National Organization. They want both a birth and death record and as far as I can find they just aren't available.
I am seeking information on James HOGG. All I have is that his daughter, Mary, married John Wesley COMBS and one of their children was Shadrach "Black Shade" COMBS. Please, if you have any information, send me a reply.
I am searching for any information concerning Price BARRETT, b.1885 (?), d. 1958, Corine SEXTON BARRETT, b. 1923, d. 1954, Mae BARRETT, Denver BARRETT or Clay BARRETT. These names were taken from my maternal grandmother's (Orabelle KELLY) bible.
I am wanting to contact STEWART's, or others of the Letcher county area, related to or have information on the family lines for country music singer Gary STEWART. I am of the same STEWART line, but know nothing about him. Any help is appreciated.
Who has information and/or newspaper article concerning November 1905 fight between Stephen FRAZIER (he died) and 3 CAUDILLs - I.D., Willie J., and William. Trial records are missing. Court abstracts mention a knife, no gun, though some people say FRAZIER was shot. The 2 William CAUDILLs were sent to prison before the verdict was rendered. Need info for newspaper article on Election Day violence in turn of the century KY. Both families marginally related to each other and to me! Thanks.
I am researching information on a few family names from Letcher County. My great-grandmother, Thursa Ann MASON, married John Breckenridge CAUDILL. I am unable to find any information on Thursa's lineage. Her mother was Cornelia Grant KISER and her father was Tilton Howard MASON. He went by T.H. MASON and I think he was a doctor and musician. Thursa's siblings were Boyd, William, John, James, Hargiss (brothers), and Orlnea, Martha, Lokaty and Maria (sisters). I think Orlnea married a John WRIGHT. I know that Thursa MASON and John B. CAUDILL grew up together in Letcher County so she was there as a child but I am unsure of where she was born. I am also looking for information on Clara Bowman COLLINS and her husband Henry COLLINS (parents of Maggie COLLINS who married Henry C. CAUDILL and grandparents of John B. CAUDILL) and Burdine COLLINS who married Mary SEXTON and were the parents of Henry COLLINS. Any information whatsoever would be most appreciated! Thank you!
I'm looking for Rebecca (or Elizabeth) LOWE, born 1891 in KY. She married a Daniel TROUTT, from TN. They moved to Letcher County, KY, where they settled and had many children. Their names are: Charlie, Ruby, Howard, Luther, George, Willard, and another who died young. If any of these are your line, or if you think they might be, please please e-mail me. I'd be happy to share information with you.
Researching the EVERIDGE / EVERAGE family of Letcher Co., KY. All descendants of Joseph EVERIDGE, born ca. 1790, md. Sylvia GRIGSBY; Solomon EVERIDGE, born ca. 1786, md. Catherine ISON; Nellie EVERIDGE, born ca. 1785, md. Ben JOHNSON; and Mary EVERIDGE, born ca. May 1772, md. William CORNETT (Rev. War Soldier). All of these Everidge's are said to be siblings born in NC. I research all of these lines. I look forward to hearing from all EVERIDGE / EVERAGE cousins.
I am looking for any information on William Rufus KELLEY, born 1828 in Kentucky, married Hannah OSBORN (daughter of Benjamin Harrison OSBORN and Susannah BAKER), born 1824 in Virginia. Their children:
1) Francina KELLEY, born 1845.
2) Harvey KELLEY, born 1846, married Sally MULLINS.
3) Kisander KELLEY (aka: Kaz, Cas, or Kas KELLEY), born 1847, married Merby Clay McGEE and Susan NIECE (daughter of Jackson NIECE and Melinda TAYLOR).
4) Hawkins KELLEY, married Dicey OSBORN.
5) Marshall KELLEY, born 1851, married Margaret BAKER (Marshall also had a child, James Jeems KELLEY, with Winnie ELKINS).
6) Dorcus or Darkis KELLEY, born 1853.
7) Louisa KELLEY, born 1854, married John N. FLEMING (Louisa had four children that died the same day from the flu epidemic).
8) Crockett KELLEY, born 1858, married Louisa HALL in Dicenson County, Virginia.
I'm interested in any information whatsoever: descendants, court records and so on. William Rufus KELLEY was in the civil war and is buried in Dickenson County, Virginia. No burial location for his wife Hannah. I understand Jeems KELLEY was written about in a book called "Recollections of a Mountain Man" by Red Fleming. Have never seen the article. Thanks.
I am looking for information on a WATKINS family that lived in the Neon and Mayking, Kentucky, area. My grandmother, Naomi WATKINS, had at least two sons: James and Elmer WATKINS. James was my father and he was born circa 1920 (I'm not sure of the year). He married Phyllis Ann BENTLEY (daughter of Clyde BENTLEY) in 1958 and they moved to Maryland. I was not raised by my father and he died in the 1980's. His brother, Elmer, died in 1970. So, I have not had any contact with my Kentucky family at all and would like to know if any of them are still around. I live in Pound, VA, and have tried to locate them by going to KY, but I have had no luck. I would appreciate any help anyone could give.
I have just started research on my family tree. My father, Lloyd STRANGE, is the son of Robert Lee (RL or Bob) STRANGE and Winnie MULLINS. I am searching for information on Zellie MULLINS, Fearl (sp?) STRANGE. Lloyd STRANGE was born in Jackhorn, Letcher County, KY.
I was born on Nov. 18, 1947, at Leatherwood, KY. I am looking for a lost friend, Carolyn Gail ROARK. Her father's name is D.S. ROARK and her mother's name, Ann. She has a brother, can't remember his given name, but his nickname was "Buckeye". Any help would be great....
I'm looking for Betty Jane WEBB (possibley Croft or Craft). She was born around 1895 in Letcher County. She married a Patrick RINGLEY in Wise, Va. She had 2 daughters before her marriage to Patrick. They were Sadie Polly, Mattie Webb. Mattie was said to be named after Betty's mother. Any help would be great.
Seeking the whereabouts of Hilma MULLINS who graduated from Whitesburg High School in 1937 and from Pikeville College in 1939. I seem to recall that the name Vermillion was associated some way. Thank you.
I'm looking for information on Rebecca BOGGS YORK JOSEPH and Jimmye "James" YORK around 1850. Son of Jimmye and Rebecca: John YORK, 1877-1943. Any and all info relating to this family would be appreciated.
Need information on Clyde WRIGHT, born January 16, 1915, s/o John WRIGHT and Cora KILLENS WRIGHT, in Jenkins, Letcher Co., KY. Died Feb. 7, 1957 in the Bishop Mine Explosion in McDowell County, West Virginia. Also need information on his children. His wife's name was Lillian McCOY. His children are Shirley Harmon, Curtis, Roy, Stevie, Jean, Sue, Sharon, and Sheila. Any info appreciated. (ICQ #7515277)
I'm trying to find information on John Hobbs ADAMS, b. abt 1747, Fairfax Co., VA, d. 1/29/1815, Pine Creek, Floyd Co., (now Letcher Co.), KY, and wife Nancy CAUDILL, m. 1769 in Louden Co., VA. I would like to know more about John and Nancy's parent's siblings and children. Thanks!
I'm interested in corresponding with descendants of Jordan STURGILL, b. 1831, son of David and Rachel (BOGGS) STURGILL. I would like to know what happened to first wife Elizabeth CORNETT, who he married Jul 28, 1847 in Letcher Co., KY. The 1850 census shows wife "Manda". Caudill family descendants report Elizabeth Amanda CAUDILL daughter of Isom and Elizabeth CAUDILL married Jordan but do have date. I descend from Jordan's daughter Elizabeth who was an infant along with her twin, Rachel, were infants in 1850. Which wife was the twin's mother?
Am seeking information on coal miners killed while employed by the Elkhorn, Insland Steel, Wheelwright Mining, Island Creek Coal Co. or any of their affiliated mines(such as Price). I also
need info on their families. Any info will be appreciated.
Some years ago (15) I visited Neon, KY, to take my grandparents back to the home of their origin -- Nile Edford SKAGGS and Lola TOLLIVER SKAGGS. They emigrated from there to Ft. Pierce, FL, in about 1940. While there, we were taken to a cemetary way up the side of a mountain -- we had to drive up a dry creekbed to reach it since there was no road. In my teenage arrogance, I really did not pay much attention, although I'm sure it must have been a Skaggs or Tolliver cemetary. Is there any chance anybody on this list would know anything about it?
I am searching for information about the Jenkins Kentucy Volunteers who fought in the Black Hawk Indian War. My GGGrandfather John VINCENT served with this unit receiving bounty land for his service. Could they have come from Letcher county maybe the town of Jenkins, does anyone know about this unit?
Looking for any information on the AKEMON/AIKMAN/AEKMON surname. I have been doing some research and any info is appreciated.
I'm seeking information on a Harman/Hiram HALL and his wife Matilda/Tilda (PRUITT) HALL and family. Marriage records of some of their children in Johnson Co., KY, list Hiram as from Scott & Grayson Co., VA, and Matilda from Ash Co., NC. They had several children, some believed to have been born in Letcher County, KY. In the marriage records of Johnson County, KY, their son, Caloway HALL, lists Letcher County as his place of birth. Date of Caloway HALL's birth believed to be ca 1865. There are variations of Hiram's name: Hiram/Harm and Harman, also of Caloway's name: Caloway/Calloway/Calaway. Hiram and Matilda also had sons James P.and Jacob C. who may have been born in Letcher County. There were other children believed to have been born later in Lawrence and/or Johnson Counties. Does this family show up on census records for Letcher Co., between mid-1800s to 1900? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm looking for any info on an Isom ADAMS who moved from Letcher County, KY, around 1900 to Martin County. Sons James, Ben, Steve, John.Patrick, and girls Meg, Peg, Nancy (Nan). Thanks.
Please help me find the parents of my great-grandfather, Joseph "Richard" HALL. He was born July 7, 1849 in Letcher Co, KY, though it could have been as late as 1862. Richard HALL may have m. #1 Mary E. SWINEY, who had Ida HALL (1884). He m. #2 Frances SEXTON, who had Howard HALL (1889). He m. & div. #3 Lucy TRIPLETT (may have been STANDLY, STANLEY). She had: Illa E. HALL (1892); Nona HALL; Sank HALL; and a 4th she ran off with & baby died in the Kanawa River age 3. He m. #4 Leah MULLINS 1901 in Lawrence Co., KY, then later moved with their 6k to Thurman, Jackson Co., OH.
I'm looking for info on Susannah ACKMON born to Silas Pete ACKMON and Patty INGRAM at Ingrams Creek Letcher Co., KY, May 28, 1891. Susannah married Dan GIBSON, and died in Big Branch, KY??? They had 3 children Clara, Harrison, and Thomas.
Can someone tell me the name of the coal mines in Letcher County about 1950-51? My grandfather died in a mine there in Jan. 1951. Thanks for any info!
Looking for descendants of Leticia KANE. She was listed in the 1860 Letcher County, Kentucky, census. She was from Scott County, Virginia. Her parents were William BISHOP and Fanny. Other sisters were Mary Ann, Sarah, and Nancy BISHOP.
I'm researching my grandfather's mother's side of the family. My great grandmother's maiden name was Rebecca COX, b. June 1842, Letcher Co., KY. Information on Letcher Co. was taken from my grandfather's record of birth. My grandfather's name was Odom WILSON. I know that he was named after Rebecca's father, Odom COX. I also know that Odom COX was married to a Sidney; we think her maiden name was ROE. This is where we need more information. Through research we have found three Odom Cox's (James Odom COX, Odom Seth COX and just Odom COX). Which of the three were married to a Sidney, and lived in Letcher Co. in 1842? Odom and Sidney COX were originally from VA. I seem to be up against a brick wall. Update: I have learned that at the time of Rebecca's birth Odom Seth COX was married to Elizabeth BACK. Sidney ROE was his second wife.
I'm looking for information regarding a Booker MULLINS who married a Sarah ADAMS in 1887 in Letcher Co., KY. Booker is my great-great grandfather. Any help would be appreciated.
My mother was a FALLS (Lowenthal FALLS) in Kentucky. They had a coal mine and they also had indians in their family. Her father (Herbert FALLS) owned the coal mine, I have the deed and he was a indian. I am trying to find out about the coal mine and the great great grandmother "Mary Pocahontas Dove". The coal mine is Hogg Hollow Coal Company. It was 20 acres of land on the right hand side of Hogg Hollow, going up Hogg Hollow to Neon, Letcher County, KY.
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