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I am trying to find anyone who knows Edward L. ANDERSON who married Myrtle AUSTIN and last lived in Dunham, Kentucky. Also, looking for information on the SANDERS family. My grandmother was Ardelia SANDERS ANDERSON, wife of James ANDERSON of Cromona, Kentucky. Anyone having information about these people are invited to contact me.
I am looking for a Jerry LEWIS who married Plyna CRACE and they had the following children: Mentie, Nervie, Martha, Eskel, and Della F. Della F. LEWIS was born Dec. 24, 1887. I have no dates on anyone else. Della married Malcom WHITT and lived in Magoffin County, KY. I cannot find Jerry LEWIS in Magoffin County. I found a Jerry LEWIS in the 1880 Letcher County Census listed as being 18 years old, which could be about right. Jerry was living with a 73 year-old James LEWIS who was born in Virginia and his 54 year-old wife, Perlina, who was born in Kentucky. It says Jerry LEWIS is his son. Although, I thought maybe it might be grandson with such an age difference. Does anyone know anything about these Lewis's? I would appreciate all the help I can get. Thanks so much. Update: I found a marriage record in Johnson County, KY, for my Jerry LEWIS who is actually Jeremiah M. LEWIS married to Perlina CRACE on March 16, 1885. I still think he is the Jerry LEWIS from the Letcher County, KY, census.
I am looking for information on my greatgrandparents, Fred Jackson RIFE, b. 1897 and Mary Ethel MULLINS, b. 1904. They are listed in the 1920 Federal Population Census living in the Jenkins District of Letcher County Kentucky. If anyone has any more information on them please e-mail me.
I'm looking for information on Benjamin TAYLOR who married Elender DALE on Aug. 12, 1868 in Letcher Co., Kentucky. I need to know the parents of either. They are my great, great
grandparents and their children were Melvin, Jackson, James, and Sarah. All lived in Wise Co., Va. Jackson married Ordelia COLLINS and they had several children, Robert, Walter, Dove(d), and Raymond. If you have any information I would appreciate it. They were on census in either 1870 or 1880 but need to confirm.
I'm searching for information about Electious THOMPSON: his ancestors and/or his descendants. He was one of the first pastors of the old Indian Bottom Church of Letcher County, KY. I'm looking particularly for information pertaining to Russell Co., VA. Was he kin to the Thompson clan there? Was he somehow kin to the Musick family - many of their menfolk went by Elexious, Electious, there was even one "Sexarus", I kid you not!
I am looking for information on a Martin EDGERTON from what was then Democrat, KY. He was born sometime in 1900. He had a child with a Dina THORNSBERRY named Willie EDGERTON born in Democrat on 9 May 1932. Willie was born at home attended by a midwife named Maudie GIBSON. If you have any information on Martin or Willie please contact me.
I am looking for a descendant of Goldie (NEWSOM) FLANNERY who was the wife of Robert FLANNERY. She was the daughter of John NEWSOM, who was a son of George W. NEWSOM and Delilah HUGHES, who were married in and lived in Letcher County prior to 1870 at which time they moved to Lawrence Co., KY. Robert and Goldie FLANNERY were living in Letcher Co. in the 1950's when they signed a document regarding the property of George and Delilah. I am trying to find someone who might know when and where George and Delilah died. It was sometime after 1923, but the State of KY has no record of
their death.
I'm seeking information on the descendents of Andrew WILSON, b. 1800 in Va., married Tabitha ?, b. 1803 in Va., particularly the daughters Elizabeth, b. abt. 1830 in Virginia and (Mary) Jane, b. abt 1828 in Virginia. I believe Jane married William HOLCOMB, b 1828 in Clay County. Andrew WILSON's daughter, Polly, married Ambrose FIELDS; daughter Ozinia married Henry FIELDS; and son Oscar married Emeline FIELDS. All the FIELDS were children of Isaac and Alcy (DAY) FIELDS of Letcher County.
I am looking for information on Calvin STIDHAM and Margaret COLLINS. They lived at Colly in Letcher County. Also, I would like to know any information on their children. I think Calvin was born around 1849 in North Carolina. One of their children, Charlie, later moved to Perry County. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
There is a Larkin GIBSON who married Rebecca SEXTON in Letcher Co., Ky., 5 April 1884. I believe his parents may have been John M. GIBSON and Sallie JACKSON and his grandfather was Larkin GIBSON of Wayne Co., Ky. I would appreciate any information I can get.
I am searching for information (ie. parents, siblings, etc.) of Dicie HALL, born in Virginia in 1832, who married Andrew STURGILL in Letcher County on March 28, 1850.
I am looking for any information on the Church family, past and present, of Letcher County. I have lots of information and lots of questions. My 3rd great grandfather and grandmother were Gabriel and Jane CHURCH. They lived in Letcher County from about 1865 to after 1880. Gabe died about 1875 and Jane was living with the family of James MAGGARD in 1880. There is a possibility that my 2nd great grandfather, William, lived there for a while after the war. William married
Rachel STIDHAM. I am looking for information on any of the Churches I can find, especially the descendants of Gabriel and Jane. Their sons were: William, b. 1828; John, b. 1837; Gabriel, Jr., b. 1839; Wilson, b. 1845; and (Mathias) Kelly, b. 1848. Thank you.
I am interested in locating my mother-in-law's half sister, Helen Jean RUTHERFORD. My mother-in-law's name is Norma GAMMONS. Norma's parents were James HIGGINS, born September 1883, in Unicor Co., TN, and Ella Ray DONALS, born 1887, in Scott Co., VA. James died following a mine accident in April 1929, in Letcher Co., KY. Ella married Sheriff Bud RUTHERFORD (or Ruford) and had a daughter, Helen Jean. Helen was born between 1929 and 1936. They lived in the Whitesburg or Carbon Glow area. Ella died in 1936 in Letcher Co., KY. Helen Jean married ? and may have move to Ohio.
Who did Grant BLAIR's daughter, Dosia/Doshia, marry? Who are the parents of the Doshia BLAIR who had a Albert Littleton born 1937 in Letcher Co.?
Seeking info on a Wilson HAMPTON, b. 11 Oct 1898, d. 1976. Is his parents James & Susan HAMPTON? Which James HAMPTON? He is listed with his mother on the 1910 census, along with siblings: Henry, Richmon & Oma.
I'm looking for info on Morgan KILLEN, s/o Alf & Lucy (WHITTAKER) KILLEN. Morgan was killed by his son Alexander KILLEN on 7-1-1925 in Pike Co., Ky. He was married to Delaney E. BENTLEY and both are buried in Letcher Co., Ky. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Henderson {Hence} HAMMONDS was born in Virginia in 1865. He married in 1886 in Letcher Co., Ky. He died in Isom, Ky. Any additional information would be helpful. He had 5 sons and one daughter, Nanny, who married an Allen BROWN. The sons names were Wesley, Alexander, Leonard {Doc}, Max, and I am not sure of the other.
I am searching for any information on Abner FIELDS (b. ca. 1805) who married Mary BURKHART (b. ca. 1815). Mary was the daughter of Solomon BURKHART and Mary (Shell??). Abner and Mary (BURKHART) FIELDS where listed in the 1850 Letcher County census. They had a son named Obediah. Anyone with information would be greatly appreciated.
Sam Walker KING worked in the power plant in Jenkins up to his death in 1921. I need information from anyone that may have knowledge of him or his death. He was my grandfather.
Fanny E. KING, d/o Jeff & Elizabeth (GIBBS) KING, b. 12-22-1895 in Breathitt Co., KY, md. in Wilhurst, KY, on 8-28-1914 to Frank BREWER. Fannie died in 1921 at her father's. They had two children: 1) Shirley HOBBS, b. 2-23-1937 in Letcher Co., KY 2) Twins that died 3) Ethel HOBBS, b. 10-24-1940 in Letcher Co., KY
I am submitting this for my friend, Gary King, Campton, KY. Gary does not have internet service. He is looking for members of this family. He has pictures of Frank and Fannie's wedding and a hat belonging to Fannie; thought maybe her grandchildren or great grandchildren would like to have. I will forward any responses to Gary as we can talk with a local call. Gary has put together a book with a lot of information on the Kings, Hollon, Brewer and Taylor line. He needs information on the Taylor line; as he has only a small amount.
I am in need of information on James Martin BENTLEY's family who are shown in the 1880 Letcher County census. There, he is listed with wife Tabitha, and the entire family down to a 5 year old child is listed as having been born in NC., so apparently they hadn't been in Letcher County very long at that time. He is listed in the marriage records as marrying Sarah E. TUCKER in Letcher County on 11/8/1887. It appears that the first wife, my ancestor, has died. My mother remembers the name Tucker, but didn't know how it tied into the family until now. James Martin BENTLEY and Tabitha had a daughter Martha Caroline who married Benjamin ANDERSON in Letcher County on 7/6/1887, just 4 months before her father remarried. Benjamin and Martha's daughter Tabitha Viola was born on 6/30/1898, and it appears that she was an only child. Martha Caroline (BENTLEY) ANDERSON died about 1903. I need, in particular to know Tabitha BENTLEY's maiden name. Also, does anyone know the burial place of any of these people? I've searched all of the listings in this website unsuccessfully.
I am looking for information about Enoch BOGGS and his decendants. I believe he was born in Letcher county in 1874. He was listed on the 1900 Letcher census. I have found out that he is my grandfather. Leonard James BOGGS is my father, born in Letcher county in 1893, I believe. He had three sisters: Ida B., Nancy E. and Manda J. What I was wondering is how far back does this Boggs line go? I am kind of confused. Does this Boggs Line go back to the James BOGGS from Ireland? Maybe someone out there has information about this. I would greatly appreciate any information aout Enoch BOGGS and his decendants.
Looking for information on General CROUCHER, born Aug. 23, 1897 and died Dec. 25, 1983. He married Thelma WHITAKER, born Apr. 28, 1906 and died Dec. 29, 1996. They lived in Blackey, Letcher County, on Burton Hill. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
After researching the THACKER and DILES/DIALS surnames, I have determined there was a close connection between these families. I have yet to determine the exact nature of this relationship. Perhaps the answers to the following questions will help resolve this dilemma:
1. Why is Robert THACKER's wife, Elizabeth DILES, age 29 on the 1870 Letcher County census, using the DILES name even though her maiden name was identified as SPARKMAN according to her marriage record?
2. Why is Robert THACKER's possible sister, Elizabeth DILES, age 42 on the 1870 Letcher County census, using the DILES name even though she was previously identified on the 1850 & 1860 census' using the name THACKER? She appears to be the sister of Robert THACKER and thus, a sister-in-law to Elizabeth SPARKMAN. Consequently, Robert apparently had a wife & a sister who both used the name Elizabeth DIALS/DILES at one time or another.
3. Why is Sarah DIALS, age 50 on the 1880 Letcher County census, using the DIALS name even though she was previously identified on the 1850 & 1870 census' using the name THACKER?
4. Why is Melissa DIALS, age 30 on the 1880 Letcher County census, using the DIALS name even though she was previously identified on the 1850, 1860 & 1870 census' using the name THACKER?
5. Why is Andrew DIALS, age 23 on the 1880 Letcher County census, using the DIALS name even though he was previously identified on the 1860 & 1870 census' using the name THACKER?
I am seeking genealogical information on my relatives (both descendants and ancestors) who derive from the following family lines: ARNETT, COMBS, JENT, KELLY, and YONTS. Each family line either originated in, now lives in, or has family connections to Letcher Co., KY. Specific individuals I'm interested in are:
1) Noah JENT (b. about 1875?) and his wife Millie Ann COMBS (b. March 21, 1878).
2) Millie's father and mother: James Madison COMBS (b. Nov. 9, 1847) and Susan COMBS (b. about 1850?; her maiden name was COMBS).
3) James' father and mother: Jeremiah Long COMBS (b. 1822?) and Sarah Sally KELLY (b. 1822?).
4) Susan COMBS' father and mother: Clinton COMBS (b. 1825?) and Elizabeth
(b. 1825?; maiden name unknown).
5) William M. YONTS (b. 1870?) and his wife Mary ARNETT (b. 1870?).
6) William and Mary's son and his wife: Roy Edward YONTS (b. Oct. 13, 1900) and Sina May JENT (b. Dec. 20, 1905; daughter of Noah).
If you have any knowledge of these family lines or individuals, or of anyone related to them, please e-mail me. We would like to complete our family tree and connect with relatives. Naturally, I'd be happy to share whatever data I have with other family members or researchers.
I am looking for connections and family of Easter (McKNIGHT) DAY, daughter of Anthony McKNIGHT and Susannah BLAIR. Seems there might be 8 brothers and sisters. Other family names in Letcher County, Whitesburg area, are BANKS, DAY, FIELDS.
Please help me find info on the Brown family. I need to find info on William Fred BROWN and family. They lived in Letcher County about 1900-1959. His wife was Emma CONLEY. I need any and all info on this family. Please help?
I am looking for information on the ancestors of Daniel FIELDS. Daniel FIELDS was born on 10-20-1844 and died 10-13-1927. His wife was Mary HENSLEY, born 8-20-1861 and died 5-14-1944. We think Daniel and Mary's families came from Virginia and they may have been born there. They lived in Letcher County and are buried in the Mose Whitaker Cemetery in Roxana, KY. Their son, George Monroe FIELDS is my grandfather. He was born 6-30-1893 and died in March 1981. His wife, my grandmother, was Ollie CAUDILL, born 11-17-1901 and died 12-14-1972. They are also buried in the same cemetery as above. Any information you can pass along will be of great help!
I'm looking for photos (or even an email scan will do) of William RALEIGH or any of his family. William was born on Feb. 15, 1820 and died on Mar. 18, 1900. He lived in Letcher County, his wives were Mary Louisa LEWIS and Louisa BRANSON, he had at least 11 children between the two. Will share what info I have.
I am looking for any information concerning William R. KEITH. He married Eliza WILLIAMS in 1855 in Letcher Co. I believe they later moved to Morgan Co., Ky.
I would like to find out the parents of Reuben ANDERSON. Records show that he was born ca. 1800 in Scott County, VA, before coming to Letcher County, KY. Some researchers list his name as John Reuben. I'd like to know the source of this information. He married Lucy BURKE, d/o John BURKE & Mary STEVENS, in Scott County, VA on 9-Feb-1824. I am descended from their son Benjamin who married Caroline BENTLEY. My great grandmother was Tabitha who married Fernando Calander "Cal" FLEMING. I would like to hear from anyone from this family line to exchange and fill in loose connections. I have a large data base of information on this family at the present time but there are always holes that need filling in. I am willing to exchange infromation others.
Does anyone have info. on Eli BOGGS, b. 1784 in Wilkes Co. ,NC, d. 8/8/1869 in Letcher Co. ,KY? He married Sarah ELDRIDGE and they had 11 children.
I am looking for the decendents of Judge David HAYS. Judge HAYS married a Bell HALCOMBE. Their children are Dalena, Bruce, Nassarita, John L., and William. David HAYS' father is Capt. Anderson HAYS. John HAYS was his father and I am looking for any family information concerning this family. I have been researching my family tree for some time and have hit a wall where information about John and his decendents are concerned. Thank you. You can also E-Mail my father at Onus1@aol.com
My grandfather Albert BROWN was born 10/13/1911 in Whitesburg, Letcher Co., KY. His parents were George and Rebecca (CAUDILL) BROWN. Albert married Ollie COMBS from Perry Co. and had several children by her (my mother included). He later divorced Ollie and married Ruby PENNINGTON. They had several children and he died in Johnson Co. on 8/18/1978. I am searching for any info regarding any of these people, especially George and Rebecca. Who were their parents? Also I would like to get in touch with anyone that knows of any of the children of Albert and Ruby? I only know the name of one...Alfredia. Any help would be appreciated.
James Aaron CAUDILL was born 21 March 1841 in Whitesburg, Letcher Co, KY, and married Eliza Melvina ELDRIDGE, born 1838 Rockhouse Creek, near Jeremiah, Letcher Co, KY. Does anyone have their exact marriage date, other than 1861, or know if there is any record of it? Any other descendants please email me! Thank you.
Looking for information on Henry PRATT, b. 1809, married to Celia HAMPTON. Their children include Wilburn PRATT, b. 1840 in Letcher Co. Henry was also married to Sally GIBSON. Henry supposedly came from Culpepper Co., VA.
I am looking for any information on the Smith MULLINS (b. about 1829 or 1830?) who married Sarah CRAFT (1837-1898) on October 12, 1854 in Letcher County, KY. He had a brother William. Their father was a Booker MULLINS born about 1800, who married a Polly NEWSOM. Booker's father may have been a William. They may have lived in Beefhide, Pike County, KY. I am researching my husbands family tree. Any information would be helpful.
I'm looking for information about Enoch BOGGS (my grandfather) who was born June 1874 in VA. His wife Rachel, was born February 1868 in KY. Their children were Ida, born March 1891, Leonard, born December 1893, Nancy E., born December 1895, and Manda J., born March 1898. I understand that Enoch had a brother, John BOGGS, with a wife named Lucretia. I have a little information that John and Lucretia are buried at the Boggs cemetary on HWY 119 at Oven Fork, near Partridge, KY. I understand that Enoch and John BOGGS are both on the 1900 Letcher County census. If anyone has any further information, it would be greatly appreciated.
I'm looking for information on James HALL and Elzabeth BATES. They lived in Whitesburg, Letcher County, KY, in 1869 where my grandmother, Rosmond Fidel HALL, was born. I would like to have more information on this couple and their children.
We are trying to find the ancestry of Armindy COLLINS and Hence HAMMONDS. They were married sometime in the 1890's. Thanks in advance for any help you can give us.
I'm looking for any information on my grandfather, Isom RIDDLE, or my father, Paul RIDDLE who grew up in McRoberts, Letcher County, KY. My Aunt Vina still lives there. Seeking census records, or any other info. I want to know what my grandfather did for a living, ect.
I am seeking info on Daniel MORGAN and his wife, Martha LEMASTER. Both were born in Letcher Co., KY, before 1850.
I'm looking for information on Moses SEXTON. He is shown on the 1843 and 1848 Letcher County tax list at Camp Branch. Could he be related to Bartlett? They were both listed in the 1830 Russell County, Virgina, census.
I am looking for information on John Wesley STEWART and Christine HOLLINGSWORTH. They were married in Letcher County on 10/07/1847. My line is John Wesley > Dolliver > Elva > Noah.
Thursa SYKES married Namon KISER and lived in Letcher Co. They both died there and are buried at Beaver Dam, Ky. I am trying to find connections to the Sykes & Kiser families. I know there are Sykes' from Letcher Co. and I am trying to learn how they connect to my family. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I am looking for any information on the family of Green ADAMS, b. 1847 in KY. He had a daughter, Esther, b. in 1880. Esther married a Samuel BANKS, then married a Harrison GILLEY. It is the Esther ADAMS and Harrison GILLEY partnership I am interested in. Can anyone give me any info on Esther's family. They come from Letcher Co.
I'm looking for information on Alex MOORE and Martha MULLINS. Their son, Sylvester MOORE, was born in 1872 and died on Sept. 30, 1919. He married (1) Dollie COLLINS and in 1910 he married (2) Maggie KIZER (b. 1884, d. 1947). Maggie is the daughter of James KISER and Sarah MILAN.
I'm looking for information on Charlie WAGNER (b. ca. 1882 in Germany) and Lettie KINCER (b. ca. 1888). They were married in Letcher County on 1/30/1917. According to the 1920 Letcher County Census, Charlie immigrated from Germany to the US in 1900 and was naturalized in 1906. I'm trying to find out the name of the boat Charlie came over on and/or the port which he came in to.
I am looking for information on James JOHNSON, who married Annie STURGILL in Letcher co., KY, on July 16, 1875. James was born ca. 1840 in Oven Fork, KY. I would like to know who James' mother and father were.
I would like to hear from anyone with knowledge of the descendants of Namon KISER born January 1, 1822, and Thursa SYKES born September 18, 1827 in Russell County, VA. Their children who grew to adulthood are: Elihu mar. Clarenda HALL; Celia mar. Solomon HUGHES; John Wesley mar. Elva E. HARTLEY; Elizabeth mar. Wm. Morgan PROFITT; Samuel mar. Phoebe Jane PROFITT; Lettie mar. Emory TAYLOR; Martha mar. Charles CRASE; James mar. America LUCAS; Cornelia mar. T. Howard "Doc" MASON. We are trying to compile a complete record of their children, grand-children, etc., and want it to be as accurate as possible. Will be happy to compare and share our research on Kisers and Sykes.
I'm looking for information on George Bee ISON who was married to a Callie FIELDS. I understand that there was a book published on the Ison family going back to the 1600's. If there is a book such as that, I would be interested in obtaining an address so I can purchase it. Thank you.
I am looking for any info on Jason Andrew WEBB, born 01-09-1898 or 01-01-1899, and died 12-24-1931. He was a Letcher County sheriff and was murdered by a man he put in jail. I would like any facts on his murder and on his family. He married Susannah HOLBROOKS on 08-01-1917 and they had 5 children. His father's name was E. Lee WEBB who married Ardela CRAFT on 09-20-1886, and his father's name was Sam WEBB. I believe they were all from Letcher Co., KY (Whitesburg). I would appriciate any info at all. I don't have any birthdates or deathdates or spouses, aunts, uncles, etc. Thank you.
I am looking for information pertaining to the Vernon family who hailed from Letcher Co., KY. Most importantly an Arlena VERNON, daughter of William VERNON. Arlena married Alex HALL (his first marriage), Alex's father was William HALL, his mother was known only as 'Pop', as she was full-blooded Cherokee. I'm sorry I've no accurate dates to work with - early 1800's up(?). I know that my grandmother, Rebecca HALL NOE (married Elbert NOE) was born 2-6-1896, and she was the daughter of Alex and Arlena. There were at least 13 children by this couple. This Hall family migrated to Clay Co., KY. If anyone has any information, please forward on to me.
I am looking for a marriage record (date) for Nancy BLAIR and Everett MULLINS. Nancy was from Letcher County and was the daughter of Stephen BLAIR and Martha POLLY. Their first child was born in 1915, so their marriage was probably a year or so before that. Nancy and Everett lived and died at Scuddy, Perry Co., KY. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
I am seeking the parents of James Arthur BRYANT, b. 1883, d. 1969 and buried in Letcher Co., KY. He married Melvina "Cricket" WHITAKER.
I'm seeking information on John (Arlan or Anderson) CRAFT, b. 30 March 1849, died in Letcher Co., KY, on 7 April 1919. Also, on Rosa PIGMON (Pigman), b. 3 Feb. 1864, d. 5 June 1925; and their daughter, Letha PIGMON CRAFT, b. 7 Dec. 1888, d. 23 Feb. 1958 in Letcher Co., KY; married Harrison GIBSON, b. 10 Oct. 1892, d. 23 Feb. 1958 in Letcher Co., KY.
I'm looking for information on Alfred Lewis ALLEN (my great-grandfather) who was killed outside his cabin in Letcher Co., KY, in Feb. 1863. Any info would be greatly appreciated. His mate was Mary (Polly) SHULER, and they had 3 daughters and 2 sons. I will gladly share the info I have on the Shuler line.
I am looking for information regarding Tilgheman Howard "T. H." MASON who lived in Letcher County at the end of the 19th century. T. H. was a surgeon for the 64th Virginia in the War Between the States, and settled in Letcher County, KY, after the war. He died between 1900 and 1910. He married Cornelia KISER in Letcher County. T. H. and Cornelia were my great-grandparents. If anybody has a relative who remembers Robert N. MASON (son of T. H. and Cornelia) or any of his siblings, I would appreciate hearing from them. Robert (who married Rosabelle ROBB) had an older half-brother named Boyd. I know that Boyd had many children, so perhaps some of them may be able to provide information about T. H. MASON.
Does anyone have a list of children for James CAUDILL, Jr., and Mary ADAMS? James was born abt. 1753 in Lunenburg Co., Virginia and died May 30, 1840, in Blackey, Letcher Co., Kentucky. He married Mary ADAMS about 1780 in Wilkes Co., North Carolina. I have a partial list of their children, but I dont think that it includes all of the children. Thank you.
Simeon JUSTICE was a respected Baptist Preacher and was on the Tax Lists for 1843 in Letcher County. He married Delphia JOHNSON (in Perry County). They had property at Carr Fork. He died January 16, 1846 in Perry (Letcher) County. Where was he buried? Did he have a will? We are anxious to learn anything we can about him.
I am at a deadend with my grandfather Riley MEADE's family. He apparently was born and raised in Letcher County in the Seco, Neon, Fleming area. He was married to Amanda HALL who died in 1924 and then to Bessie HALL. Marriage record to Amanda has him listed as William Riley MEADE. Trying to find his parents, grandparents, etc. I believe that his dad was William and his mother was Lizzie or Elsie Yosts??? Any Help would be appreciated.
I'm looking for more detailed information about William "Billy Grit" ADAMS (abt. 1789 - 1870) born in Wilkes County, NC, and died in Letcher County, who married Mary Ann "Polly" ADAMS (abt. 1792 - 1845), also born in Wilkes and died in Letcher. They married October 24, 1809 in Floyd County, and had these children: John Wiley, Jesse, Simpson, William Green, Sarah (Sally), Mary (Polly), Spencer, Ellender (Nellie), and Lydia. I have ancestors of Billy Grit and Polly, but just looking for more specific information about them and their children. Thank you!
I'm searching for any information on Almeedia (VANDERGRIFF) MOSGROVE. Date of death possibly
8-29-1946. I know she lived in Letcher County, KY, and that she had a daughter
named Icie (MOSGROVE) NEWSOM who married a John NEWSOM. I'm doing this search
for my husband's mother. Almeedia was her great grandmother. We don't have
any information. If you have any, please e-mail me at MidGray@aol.com with
"RE: Posted Query" in the subject line. Thank you.
I am looking for any information on my great grandparents, John Pearlie and Alice "Birdie" (KIESER) FLEMING. They lived in Burdine, KY. John Pearlie FLEMING died on 3/17/57 in Burdine, KY, and Alice Elizabeth "Birdie" (KIESER) FLEMING died on 3/8/70.
Great Grandma was a preacher at the Church of God in Burdine and she was born
in Wise, VA. Her father was Sheriff of Wise County, VA.
Sarah MEADOWS (b. abt. 1815 in Jellico River, Whitley County) married John Wiley ADAMS (b. abt. 1811 in Pine Creek, Floyd County). Sarah and John married August 16, 1831 in Williamsburg, Whitley County, and eventually settled in Letcher County. They had these children: William, Jesse, Mary, Edward, Simpson, Spencer, Druscilla, Minerva Jane, John Jr., Douglas, Hardy, Diana, and Wiley B. ADAMS. I'm looking for ancestors of Sarah (Sally?) MEADOWS/MEADOWES/MEADORS of Whitley County. Her father may have been Edward MEADOWS.
I am looking for information on Floyd BANKS (1872-1945?). He was married to Alcy (FIELDS) BANKS (1870-1942?). They both lived in Letcher County. They had a son named Charlie D. BANKS (1903-1973) who married Thelma (GIBSON) BANKS. I am looking for information mainly on his ancestors but any information involving this line of the Banks family would be appreciated.
I am seeking information on my maternal grandfather's brother who lived in Fleming, Ky. I have a letter with that address sent from same to my Grandfather whose name is James Lowery WHITE. The brother's name is Stacy WHITE. The letter is dated July 31, 1936. I believe Stacy WHITE worked in the mines. He may have been buried here in Carter County, TN, after his death. Any infomation concerning Stacy WHITE would be appreciated.
I'm looking for information on Elmer Lee MUNCY. He died in 1956, 57, 58? His birth date is 10/7/??. My sources tell me he is buried in or around Jenkins.
I'm seeking information on the following surnames in Letcher Co., KY: HALL, PROFFITT. I descend from Wesley & Sarah PROFFITT's line. John "Anvilhead" PROFFITT is my grandfather. I would very much like to hear from Wesley & Sarah's line, as well as, John's line. Also, John PROFFITT's wife, my grandmother, Lillian (HALL) PROFFITT. I am told descendants from John's parents, Wesley & Sarah's line, had a reunion in Letcher co., KY, a few years back. John "Anvilhead" PROFFITT had a sister, Mary, who married Jessie HOLBROOK, and two brothers, George and Robert PROFFITT.
John's lineage is: Parents: Wesley & Sarah J. (BENTLY) PROFFITT. Siblings: James A., Smith, William Morgan, George W., Elijah, and Robin (also may have been called Robert). This Wesley was the son of John and Sarah (ROARK) PROFFITT. All responses will be kept private. Thank you.
I am looking for the parents of John Wesley COOPER. He is said to have been born August 1849 in Letcher County, Ky. This information comes off his marriage certificate. He is not found in the 1850 Census of Letcher County (no Coopers are mentioned). In the 1860 Census of Letcher County, he is listed as being 11 years old living in the home of a John DAY and family. I am seeking any connections to the Day family and the Coopers, or any info about any Coopers in that area at that time. Thank you. Update: My Great Grandfather John Wesley COOPER was listed in the 1860 census of Letcher County living with a Day family. On his marriage certificate to Mary Jane WATKINS on December 24, 1868, in Floyd County, KY, he lists his place of birth as Letcher County, in 1849. On his death certificate in 1913 in Greenup County, KY, it states his mother's maiden name was Adams. Family "Lore" states he was a full blooded Cherokee Indian who was adopted by the Cooper family. Have found no truth to this. I am looking for anyone in the Letcher County area who has a Cooper/Adams connection. Thank you.
I would like to know for whom the town/village of Isom, Letcher County, Kentucky, is named. My family is from Grayson County, VA, and Ashe County, NC, with connections in Kentucky. Those in Kentucky used the "Ison" spelling, but we are descended through Gideon ISON. In some of your Letcher County family trees I have even seen the name "Isom Ison" and "Isom Caudill". I'd be grateful for any information on the town's name, and would be pleased to correspond with anyone interested in the Isom's who went west.
I am looking for information on Aaron LUCAS, born 1826 in Virginia, died 1923 in Letcher Co., Ky. He married Eliza VANOVER, born 1829 in Virginia. She is listed as a Cherokee Indian. Does anyone have any documentation to prove this?
Need info on Hanna BRANSON, b. May 4, 1846, in Letcher Co., d. April 11, 1911. She married Silas HOGG on Aug. 12, 1869, in Letcher Co. Silas was b. July 6, 1837 in what is now Letcher Co. Silas was the son of Stephen Hogg (b. 1814) and Cynthia ISOM (b. 1814) who were married in 1836. Silas had a brother named George HOGG that was captured at Gladesvill. Silas and his brothers moved to Monahans, Texas, in about 1882. Silas is my great grandfather.
I'm seeking information on James ANDERSON who was listed in 1880 Letcher Co. cenus. He married Jane Perlina POTTER and was the son of Rubin ANDERSON and Lucy BURK.
There is a large group of BLAIR researchers from the Jacob BLAIR lineage that moved back and forth between PA and NC and finally settled in Russell Co., VA, and Pike Co., KY. Jacob BLAIR, I, was married to an Indian and they had 3 sons, Jacob BLAIR, II, b. abt. 1762 who married Margaret WALKER, George, and John. Jacob BLAIR, II, we have traced extensively but never have been able to trace the two brothers George and John. Recently someone told us they had saw but couldn't remember where, that the Letcher County Blair's (John) was a brother to our Jacob BLAIR, II. I have looked at the information on the website and it doesn't seem to coincide. Anybody researching the BLAIR's ever heard this? Thank you.
I desire to find out about the Sexton's that used to live in Letcher and Floyd County, Ky. I'm interested in Stephen SEXTON (1839 - 1882) and his wife Christina FIELDS (1836 - Unk.). Also, about Lilburn Sexton, born 1854 - died Unk. He married Levina PRATER in 1876. Did they have any children?
I'm searching for any info relating to John GIBSON, born c. 1800, Lee County, Va., son of Major George GIBSON. John moved to Letcher County, Kentucky. Does anybody have the children of John GIBSON? I'm trying to find info on my great grandfather, William GIBSON, born c. 1834, Kentucky. I think he may have been one of John's sons.
My dad was born in Jenkins, Kentucky, June 18, 1942. His mother's name was Olav BENTLEY. She was 18 at the time of his birth, so she was born in 1924. She was full-blooded Cherokee Indian. According to my dad, her father's name was Doff BENTLEY and her mother's name was Hannah BENTLEY. My dad's father was Oscar JOHNSON. Olav and Oscar were not married. Later on, Olav married a man by the name of Will ISAACS or ISAAC. I'm looking for information concerning the Bentley's in Jenkins and Letcher county, especially those with Cherokee lineage, and anyone who knew Olav. She died in 1964. Any information on any of these people would be most appreciated.
I would like to know any information you might have for George CRAZE (CRACE) or Peter CRAZE (CRACE) who lived in Letcher County in the late 1850's. Thanks.
I'm looking for any information on Anderson "Doc" STURGILL, b. 1883. He lived in Letcher Co. and married Sarah ADAMS. Would like any information on him or his children or Sarah ADAMS. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
I'm searching for info on William FIELDS and Matilda BOLIN - BOWLING who may have been in the Letcher Co., area 1880 - 1884. At that time they would have had two children - Daniel Boone and Robert and then Joseph in 1884 and an Elizabeth.
I was born and raised in Neon, KY. I have been in search of more info on my father's side of the family from my grandfather on back, (all of Letcher County). The information I have is as follows:
GG Grandfater, Sam HALL, unknown birth or death date
Grandfather, James M. HALL, born aprox. 1868, died April 5, 1947
Grandmother, Maggie Jane (HOUSTON) HALL, born aprox. 1894, died Sept. 22, 1977. They had four sons and one daughter:
1) My father, Dewey HALL, born 4/28/1916, died 7/10/91
2) George HALL, born 10/13/1920, died 8/6/1989
3) Leonard (Hooker) HALL, unknown birth date, died aprox 1990
4) James M. HALL, Jr. unknown birth date, died aprox 1992
5) Marie HALL, unknown birth or date of death
Any information is appreciated and hope this info can be of help to you. Thanks!
I am looking for any information on Adam HALL from Cowan in Letcher County. He is my grandfather. But, my dad died when I was small and I have no information on who his family was or is. I have traced my grandmother to Timen STEDHAM, but I am lost on my grandfather. If anyone could help I would be so gratful.
My grandfather was Simon BENTLEY (b. 1881) in Letcher Co. He was the son of Solomon and Mary Jane BENTLEY. I would like to know where his parents are buried. He was married to Anna WRIGHT. I would like to know when they were married and if they were ever divorced. Anna had previously been married to George W. COOK and I would like any information about the place and circumstances of his death. Also, I would like to communicate with any of my grandfather's relatives. Will share information.
I am searching for information on Joseph D. PENDLETON who lived around 1880 and was married to Cynthia BLAIR. Joseph was the father of Francis Fitzhugh PENDLETON who was born on 6-1-1892 in Craft's Colly, Letcher County, KY. I have not had much luck in finding the ancestors of Joseph D. PENDLETON. Thank you.
I'm looking for the parents of my great grandmother, Rhoda BANKS, who was born ca. 1850 in Letcher, Co., Ky. Rhoda married Franklin HACKER. I would like to find out who Rhoda's parents were. Any information would greatly be appreciated.
I'm trying to find info on Gideon ISON II (1780-1828) Letcher Co., KY. Was he married twice, #1 to Anna or Cynthia INGRAM, #2 Vine POLLY? My great, great grandmother was Cynthia ISON, b. Dec. 9, 1814, m. Stephen HOGG, b. Feb. 6, 1814.
I'm seeking Information on the following family who lived in Letcher Co., KY: Julia Anna MINTON, daughter of Jacob L. MINTON and Melvina FORD, who was born in 1878 in Pulaski Co., Kentucky, and died May 3, 1933 in Seco, Letcher Co., KY. She married James Cas FERRELL December 23, 1897 in Pulaski Co., Kentucky, son of Valentine FERRELL and Dora WILSON. He was born July 17, 1869 in Wayne Co., Kentucky, and died October 15, 1952 in Jenkins, Letcher Co., KY.
I'm looking for any information on a James "Buster" KELLEY who may have resided in Seco, Letcher County, Kentucky, around the 1930's to 199?. He was married to my mother, Elsie Geneva JONES, and father of James Robert KELLEY, b. 1936, and Mary Katherine KELLEY, b. 1939, who are my half brother and sister. James died sometime in the middle or late 1990's at around 80 years of age. Thanks.
I am looking for information on Mary Jane ROBERTS, who married James Robert CHURCH on 27 March 1895. James was born on 24 Feb 1875 in Letcher Co., KY. He was my great grandfather. James was the son of Mathis Kelly CHURCH who was my great, great grandfather. I would also like any information on any of their childern.
I'm looking for info on John MAGGARD, b. in Letcher Co., married Mahalia RICE, b. in Letcher Co. They had a son Jessee Ervin MAGGARD, b. May 30, 1887 in Letcher Co., d. August 13, 1942 in Appalachia,Va. He was married to Nellie Mae HARPER.
I am searching for ANY information on my great, great grandparents, Jasper and Mary (HUTCHINS) CAMPBELL. Jasper and Mary CAMPBELL had a daughter named Maggie (my great grandmother), she was born in 1892 and died in 1920, and was married to Oliver TUDOR. Thanks for any help!
Ben HARRIS, born Jan. 24, 1880, the son of Henerson HARRIS, birth date unknown. Ben married Sena ORSBORNE, daugther of Joe ORSBORNE. Their children is as follows: Greenbury HARRIS, born 4-9-1900; Madison HARRIS, born 4-10-1901, deceased 1945; Zonnie HARRIS (male), born abt 1903; Hazel HARRIS, born 1905; Vina HARRIS, born abt 1907, deceased. This is all I have so far. They lived in Jenkins. Ben HARRIS died Jan. 23, 1967. Greenbury died Dec. 27, 1968. My name is Rena White Harris. I married Greenbury Harris' only son out of 11 children. I am also related to the Wright's because I am the great granddauther of McCager and Freelove WHITE. Any info. you have will be appreciated.
Mary STEWART was born in 1846. She was the daughter of William C. and Mary Polly (CRANK) STEWART. Mary married Elmer B. "Doc" SMITH (b. 1842, d. before 1900). They had four children. She remained in Letcher County with her family. Elmer was the son of William Branham SMITH and Elizabeth SMITH. Would appreciate information on Mary and Elmer's family.
I am seeking information on Martha ADAMS, born in Letcher or Perry County, KY, in 1848. I don't know who her parents were. She is in Elliott County in 1880, married to Abraham Newton BARE. I know that Letcher County was once part of Perry County, so that may be the reason for the conflicting information I've been given about the county of her birth. It is POSSIBLE she was a servant in the home of James JONES in Elliott County, KY, in 1870. If anyone can give me any leads on this, I'd profoundly appreciate it!
I am looking for information regarding the mother of Kermit MORTON. Kermit was born in Letcher County 1915. His mother, I understand, was Cherokee indian. That is all the information I have. Any info. Will be a great help.
I am looking for any info regarding Jack Richard McFALL who lived in Letcher County. He was b. 1-18-1934 and d. 5-24-1974. I need any info available pertaining to him or any family he had to help me locate my husband's siblings whom he has never met.
Looking for information pertaining to W. H. CARTER who married Martha Jane HOWELL on February 20, 1902. W. H. CARTER was thought to be a Sheriff of either Letcher Co., KY, or Wise Co., VA, and was shot on February 17, 1929 and died the next day. He is said to be buried in a Carter Cemetery either in Wise Co., VA, or Letcher Co., KY.
I'm seeking any information on my great, great grandmother, Mary ROBERTS, b. 23 May 1820, d. 10 Feb 1916, m. 20 Dec 1855 in Letcher Co., KY, to Randolph HUBBARD (Mary had Louisa, b. 1838, Lee & Raleigh ROBERTS, b. 1841, before marriage). If anyone could do a look up for me I would appreciate it. Mary must be buried in Letcher County. Where? Unknown. Mother & Father of Mary Unknown? Thank you for your time and consideration.
I am seeking information on Ira ROBERTS, b. about 1845, married Elizabeth JENKINS in 1880, d/o Abner & Jane (BLAIR) JENKINS in Letcher County. Also any other information on the Roberts from Letcher County would be deeply appreciated.
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