Posted 12/26/2013 Surname: Bailey

Looking for information on the Bailey family. John and Susannah Bailey who were killed by Indians in Bullmire Creek, Gallatin, KY.. My great great grandfather Thomas J. Bailey was 1 of the children who lived and was adopted by "LOPER" family. He was born in may 1822 ?? and died 1903 . He may have had a brother Joseph Bailey . Thomas J. Bailey/Loper took the Loper name and Joesph kept the Bailey Name ... . Any information on this Bailey family would be helpful! Thanks, Milly Loper Bentley, millyderf@yahoo.com

Posted 11/15/2013 Surname: Young

I cannot find the parents of a Preston T. Young born in KY abt. 1800. He married an Artemisia "Arlina" Wise on the 25 Sept. 1824, in Gallatin County, KY.  Does anyone have any other information on Preston Young? Thanks, Jerry Walker, jcwalker26@aol.com

Posted 08/09/2013 Surname: Downs

I am looking for any information on William and Mary Polly (Skirvin) Downs. Really want to know who were his parents and siblings. Any help would be very appreciated, thanks, Robin, robin.downs@hotmail.com

Posted 07/09/2013 Surname: Baker

I am trying to find information for George W. Baker who was born in West Union, Ohio, he spent his childhood and youth there and became a blacksmith. In 1831, moved to Gallatin County, KY and raised his children there. The rest of his days were lived out in Gallatin County. Any help will be very appreciated, Karen Peterson, gardenpath76@gmail.com

Posted 05/20/2013 Surname: Scott

Looking for any information about Joseph Sam (Joe) Scott's (1873-1951)first wife. They had two children Flossie & Emma.  She had to die sometime between 1893 and 1899.  Joe married again in 1898 or 1899 to an Emma and they had a son born Jan 1900.  All of this was in and around Warsaw, Gallatin, Kentucky.  Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance, Sue Walcott, swalscit@gmail.com

Posted 04/27/2013 Surname: Gray

Does anyone know the names of the 6 children of John Drakeford Gray (son of Presley Gray Gallatin County)and Nancy Taylor Gray? I have four of them, but I am missing one girl and one boy. I tried to order John Drakeford Gray's will but the Clerk's office does not have enough staff to help pull records. Any help would be wonderful. I would love to complete that portion of the family. A copy of the will that could be shared would be absolutely wonderful. Thank you so very much,
Laurie Smith leeraye2@cox.net

Posted 04/20/2013 Surname: Bruce/Holbert

My brick wall relates to the family legend of the Indian ancestor.  Any picture of my father leaves no doubt he is a descendant of a Native American.  The questions arise with respect to documentation of the tribe and pinpointing the individual.  I have definitely traced the Bruce family to Gallatin, Kentucky through census and marriage records.  My father was Louis Ernest Bruce; his father was Luther Bruce; Luther's father was Thomas Jefferson Bruce and his mother was Harriet Ann Holbert - both of Gallatin in the mid 1800s. If any of the family stories are even close to truth, Harriet is the original Indian.  Some family stories say she was from the Miami Tribe, some say it could be another, possibly Shawnee.  Harriet's father was John, and as best I can determine her mother was Mary Ann Alcorn, again from Kentucky. I'm not looking for such documentation that could lead to some sort of entitlement... just some answers or confirmation even if it's from someone else's family legend. Any help or pointers would be appreciated. Thanks, McClure, wegypsies42@gmail.com

Posted 03/18/2013 Surname: Bradley

Need information on descendants of Hugh and Nancy Bradley.  Came to Gallatin Co. around 1829.   He was my ggggrandfather. Alexander Bradley was gggrandfather and my ggrandfather was Allen Gilbert Bradley.  My
Grandfather was Steve(Jack) Bradley and my father Charles(Tuck) Bradley all born in Gallatin County.  My grandmother was a Wargel.  Any family information would be appreciated. Thanks, Steve Bradley, Sbnbkb@charter.net

Posted 01/10/2013 Surname: Ellis

Looking for James Adams Ellis, Jr. father of Mourning Ellis who married Benjamin Duncan.  He is reported to be a participant of the War of 1812. I am researching the family of Benjamin Franklin Duncan, Glencoe, Mourning is his mother.  The Ellis family originally lived in the Richmond area of Virginia. Any help appreciated, Debbie Paschal, Beedeebum@gmail.com

Posted 08/27/2012 Surname: McDowell

Would welcome information about William McDowell. You can read William McDowell's pension information here:   http://www.kykinfolk.com/gallatin/Military/RevWar_Pensioners.htm Any additional information will be appreciated. Thank you, Jane Riggs Curci, wmcurci@aol.com

Posted 08/18/2012 Surname: Goins/Jackson/Ray

Seems like everyone's brick wall in Gallatin County is locating burial records and/or location of early cemeteries/ family plots.  I've not located burials for any of my Goins, Jackson, or Ray ancestors.  All lived in Gallatin County, some on Craig's Creek since early 1800's. Charles Goins, a Rev War veteran, died in August 1857, age 104.  His wife Elizabeth died before 1870, possibly in her 100's also. Moses Jackson, a Rev War veteran, died in May 1821, around age 61.  His wife Chritina died about 1851, around age 90. William Ray, died around 1830, age unknown. Believe he had a brother John, who died in 1834, Sangamon County, IL.  William Ray was a bondsman for his daughter Susanna's marriage to George Jackson (son of Moses) in November 1814, in Warsaw. Does anyone have any info beyond what is currently published? Bogardus's work and the headstone transcription project. Would like to locate family bibles, land records, diaries, etc, might help determine where our oldest Gallatin County ancestors were buried...Greg A. Bennatt, gbennatt@yahoo.com

Posted 08/01/2012 Surname: Peak

Several of my ancestors lived in Gallatin County and I am trying to find more information about them. One is Willis Peak (1795-1862),  his wife Frances Beyers (Bryers, Briers?), and their son Henry Clay Peak (1822-1913). My grandfather Ben Peak is descended from Henry Clay Peak. He lived in Lampasas, TX but I do not know where he was born or who his parents were. My father was Joseph Dayton Peak who was born in Eden, TX in 1911, grew up in Lampasas, TX and died in Austin, TX in 1985. I am searching for the name of Ben Peak’s parents, brothers and sisters, and any information about when they left Kentucky. Thank you, Susan Peak Gillespie, susangillespie@grandecom.net or susangillespie4@gmail.com.

Posted 06/25/2012 Surname: Wood

G-G-Grandfather William Wood YOB: 1824 Mercer, KY.  Married 15 Oct 1846 in Warsaw, Gallatin, KY to Mary Susan Anderson, YOB: 1830. Six issues of this marriage; Wallace, Winifred, Orville, Nancy, Sally or Fanny, Jane
and Minnie.  First five issues born in Gallatin Co. the two other children, females, born in Trimble, KY. 1850 Census lists a William Woods, farmer, with an age consistent with YOB of 1824. Same census also lists a Martha Woods living within the same dwelling (dwelling #260, Mercer County, KY), however her age does not match being born in 1830. Trying to go back to G-G-G-Grandfather's father's generation, also believed to be named William, to determine particulars of migration. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Spencer Wood, gatofrio@aol.com  
(YOB: Year of Birth)

Posted 05/21/2012 Surname: Holladay / Holliday

Seeking parents of MOSES HOLLADAY / HOLLIDAY b.14 Sep 1782 VA m. abt.1802 Celia Skirvin, d/o John, Sr. & Mary Ann (Kitchen) Skirvin, of Grant Co., KY. Moses & Celia's son, John Skirvin Holladay was b.25 Jan 1811 GALLATIN CO., KY, removed to IL.  Any info / clues greatly appreciated!  Thanks, Meg McCalla, megmccalla@aol.com

Posted 05/16/2012 Surname: Gunn

LOOKING FOR ANN "ANNIE" GUNN WHO MARRIED JOSEPH R SATCHWILL 10/04/1828. Thanks, LIZ MEYER, lizmeyer416@gmail.com

Posted 04/14/2012 Surname: Edwards

I am searching for info. on William Edwards(1720-1801) who came from Wales. He was the son of Thomas Nathaniel Edwards and Lady Elizabeth Isabelle Downing (m. in 1720). **I think they had a son, Daniel Coleman Edwards, which is my line. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Mrs. Charles Raymond Edwards, nedwards677@gmail.com

Posted 03/28/2012 Surname: Guthrie / Moore

I am interested in finding out more about the Guthrie and Moore family who lived in Gallatin Co., from around 1850. In 1850 Benjamin Moore, age 23, John, age 19, and Joseph, age 17, are listed in the 1850 census for Gallatin Co. On this census they are living with Henry W. Guthrie, age 38 b. VA, Martha L. Guthrie, age 42, b. VA and William Guthrie, age 11, b. KY and Caroline V. Guthrie, age 17, b. VA (Caroline Virginia Guthrie is the younger sister of Henry Ware Guthrie). I believe that Martha L. is the mother of the three Moore boys and with her being four older than Henry I assume that he is probably her second husband.
I am interested in finding out Martha's maiden name and what happened to her and Henry Guthrie as I cannot find anything on them after 1850. I know that their son, William Guthrie (Juthery on the 1860 census) was living with John Moore and his family; wife Josephine, daughter Ida, and son Edward in Trimble Co. KY in 1860. William Guthrie married in 1870 In Kaskaskia, Illinois as did Caroline Virginia Guthrie who married Savinien St. Vrain in 1857. By 1880 Benjamin, John and Joseph Moore were all living in Gallatin Co. Any help appreciated, Martin J. Lawlor, mlawlor3396@sbcglobal.net

Posted 03/12/2012 Surname: Bledsoe

I am looking for any information about Diana Eggleston Bledsoe. I believe she was born in NY , married in Ohio and lived Gallatin county, KY, Hoggs School House, KY. Thanks, Marsha Arnold, m.gran55@gmail.com

Posted 02/08/2012 Surname: Graves/Hampton

I'm looking for any information on the Graves family from Warsaw Kentucky, the family originally moved from Virginia in the 1800's. Lorenzo D Graves was born about 1818 and married Virginia Hampton in about 1845.  I'm stuck on who Virginia Hampton's parents were and when she died, she was born sometime around 1830, I've found Lorenzo's death in some genealogical and historical books on Mt. Pleasant, MI (this is where the family moved to after the Civil War) but nothing on Virginia.  I've found them on the 1860 Census, living in Warsaw. Any help would be appreciated, Justin dilly1979@gmail.com

Posted 02/06/2012 Surname: Peak

Searching for genealogy information about Willis Peak Sr and his wife, Frances Briers Peak, and their descendants.  Willis' daughter, Zerelda Peak, was the consort of Joseph Vincent Tunstall, and my great great grandmother was Mary Hill Tunstall, their daughter. Any help appreciated, Kathleen Varas kathleenvaras@gmail.com

Posted 01/15/2012 Surname: Shupert

My grandfather was J W Shupert a country doctor in Warsaw in the early 1900's till 1942.  His father was Richard Dixon Shupert and mother was Rebecaca Webb Shupert. Her father was John Webb and I would like to know her mother's name. I think it might have been McClosky.  Looking for info of names and where she was born and died. Thanks, Wes Shupert, wshupertphoto@aol.com

Posted 12/30/2011 Surname: Dunn

Researching the family of Alexander Dunn of Gallatin Co. Any help would really be appreciated. Marie Settles, settles@netins.net

Posted 11/23/2011 Surname: Edwards

I am searching for information regarding William Edwards who came from Wales about 1747.  He was born in 1720, the son of Thomas N. and Isabel Downing Edwards.  He may have died in 1820 in Gallatin County and was possibly buried in the Edwards Cemetery there.  I understand the cemetery is on private property now.  I am trying to find William's son James who was
born about 1749, thinking he may be my 4th great grandfather.  All of my father's Edwards ancestors came from Wales and lived in Kentucky after arriving here.  Any information you might be able to find would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Barbara Seaton, stanley3495@q.com

Posted 11/22/2011 Surname: Webber

Seeking the burial location with headstones or documented proof of death dates for Phillip and Mary Bledsoe Webber. Any help appreciated. Thanks, Al, algmanning@adelphia.net

Posted 10/25/2011 Surname: Hearn, Swango

I am looking for connections to my great grand mother and grandfather.  Anderson, b 1816, d after 1880, m. Ruth Swango b 1821, Gallatin, co Ky.  I have my Hearn Family tree, if any one wants to view it, please, e mail me and I will invite you to share it, My fahter was Robert Hearn b 1888, mother, Anna E Osborne, b 1906, lived in Owen co Ky, I have much informaiton, but need more.  Thanks, Anna Hearn anna430@sbcglobal.net

Posted 10/15/2011 Surname: Wheeler, Brisby, Starkey

I am researching JOHN WHEELER b. 1798 in Maryland m. Mary Ann (Polly) Brisby 13 Oct 1822 in Vevay, Swizerland Co., Indiana d. 1881 in Hoggins, Gallatin Co., KY. I think that his father was Clement W. Wheeler m. to Margaret Starkey but cannot find any documentation. Any help with this family history? Would appreciate any information. Thanks!  Cheryl Gabe cherylgabe@gmail.com

Posted 10/10/2011 Surnames: Daily, Stagg

I have been working on the Daily/Stagg (Morris) line for four years. They are my fourth great grandparents. I know that Sarah Daily and her children moved across the river to Caan, Indiana, but I am still trying to find information on the Daily line that lived in Gallatin County from @ 1800 to 1818 when he died and his will was probated in Gallatin County, Kentucky. Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks, Sally T. Quinn sallyquinn1@hotmail.com

Posted 09/14/2011 Surname: Ellis, Roundtree

Looking for help in finding the ancestry of James Adam Ellis, Jr., born 1783 in Richmond VA, died 1856 in Warsaw, KY.  He married Martha Rountree in Jan 1802.  Who were their parents and was there Native American in their ancestry?  If there was Native American ancestry, what tribe did they belong to? .....thanks  Constance L. Aplin  rjaplin@aol.com

Posted 08/21/2011 Surname: Morrow

Richard Henry Morrow was Sheriff of Gallatin Co. in the late 1860's early 70's.....any info on him or relatives...he is my great grandfather.....thanks  Gene Morrow  genemarine@yahoo.com

Posted 08/21/2011 Surname: Smith / McCoy

Am researching my gr-gr-gr-grandfather, James William Smith (1825-1852), married to Nancy McCoy (1826-?) before 1844; he lived in Warsaw in Gallatin County his entire life, and shows up in the 1850 Fed Census. After his death, she married Daniel Brown, also of Gallatin County.  My brick wall is establishing a link to his possible father, who may have been Jacob Smith (1780-?), who shows in 1810,20,30,40,&50 Fed Census as a resident of Gallatin County.  Need help with info on either James William or Jacob, anything would help.  Dan Thompson dan21thompson@yahoo.com

Posted 07/10/2011 Surname: Winn

WINN family of Gallatin, Kentucky. I have a Winn family in Gallatin around 1800-1820.  Brothers were William, Isaac and Thomas Winn. Isaac married a LEARY and Thomas a JOHNSON. They were in Shelby Co. before Gallatin was created. Then moved across into Switzerland Co. Indiana about 1821.  Trying to identify parents to these 3 brothers who may have come from Harrison, Kentucly.  Thanks, Denise Dunn dunnd6@aol.com


Posted 05/28/2011
Surname:
Brown / Landrum

Looking for BROWN and LANDRUM families and roots. I am Frank Coffman, descendant of Daniel BROWN who married Nancy _____?, likely in Gallatin County back in the 1840s most likely.  His son, possibly by his second wife Mary, John LANDRUM BROWN (b. 1847), was one of my maternal great grandfathers.  By 1860, the family had settled in Piatt Co., Illinois.  John L. Brown enlisted at age 15 in the 73rd Illinois Infantry.  His daughter, Almeda May (nee Brown) Arnold was my mother's mother. Almeda was born in Texas in 1878 (somehow the family had
gone down there after the Civil War, but returned to Piatt Co. (Cerro Gordo and Bement), Illinois by the mid 1880s.  Any information on Daniel, John, John's older brother David, or Nancy____? would be much appreciated. Thanks, Dean Franklin "Frank" Coffman, Jr.  fcoffman@pobox.com
 

Posted 05/22/2011 Surname: Simpson

 I am looking for the parents of Drucilla Simpson. In 1810, she married James Swango from Gallatin Co., KY. Please help me! Thanks, Sue Brown, annabell6@localnet.com

Posted 04/26/2011 Surname: Levell / Cox

I am gr gr grandchild of   James Levell and wife Agnes Cox. James Levell was born in Kentucky about 1804, and married Agnes M. Cox September, 1828 in Gallatin Co. Ky.
She was born abt 1808 in Clark Co., Ky They were living in Gallatin Co. in 1860, but in 1870,
only Agnes and some of the children were in census in Scott Co. Johnson Twp in Indiana.
They had 6 or more children including my gr grandfather Andrew He was born 1841 in Gallatin Co., Ky. married Aurella Tandy Dec 25, 1861 in Scott Co. Indiana and died 1881 and buried Mathers Chapel Cemetery near English, Indiana, Crawford Co. I would appreciate any info. Thanks, Norma Eickelberger, eickel@bluemarble.net

Posted 03/30/2011 Surname: Williams

I'm looking for information on Richard S Williams born in KY (possibly Gallatin) married to Lucinda Lansberry in Gallatin in 1829.  I'm hoping to find his parents names, and where they came from. Any help appreciated, David Williams, will0527@yahoo.com

Posted 03/29/2011 Surname: Smith

I am trying to find any information on Elijah Smith's family. All I know is that Elijah was married to Lucinda Unkown. Both were born in Va. and they had at least 2 sons born in Ky. #1. Enoch Smith, b.. 1818,m.8 Feb 1847 to Ann Maria Garnet in Marion Co. Mo. #2.Elijah Lincoln Smith,b.15 Sep 1833,Worthville,Gallatin Co. Ky. m. Rachel Newman Taylor,29 Nov 1857, Lancaster, Schuyler Co. Mo. For some reason both these boys moved and lived in Mo. from young ages. They both were Union Soldiers in the Civil War, and it was understood that their siblings disowned them for that. Elijah's were my G-G & G-G-G grandfathers. Thank you so much for any little brick you could help me with. Goldia Moomey, moomey01@msn.com
 

Posted 03/24/2011 Surname: Dean

Looking for information on the Revolutionary War record of John Dean, said to be on the pension rolls living in Gallatin County, Kentucky in 1833.  It appears he died there about 1840.  I am a descendant of his grandson, Zacheus Dean who left that county before 1830.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks, Edward C Heitz, edwardheitz708@centurylink.net
 

Posted 02/17/2011 Surname: Smith

My G-Grandfather James Smith died in Warsaw, Gallatin Co. in June of 1852.His Widow Nancy McCoy (Smith) re-married that same year in Dec. of 1852 to a Daniel Brown and by 1860 had moved to Moultrie Co. Illinois and listed in the  1850 Illinois census. My G-Grandfather James Smith and Nancy had three children listed in the  Gallatin Co. census of 1850 ie: Zerelda dob 1844,Sinia A.1846 and My Grandfather James Smith dob1847.I have been unable to find any further info on Zerelda or Sinia. My Grandfather had a large family and he died in Gage, Ellis Co. Oklahoma in 1932.I have exhausted all avenues to find out who my G-Grandfather's parents were. Some bits of info lead me to believe that Jacob Smith and Milly Dean) Smith, who lived in Gallatin Co, may be his parents but unable to verify that. Hoping someone can help. Thanks, Wallace Wayne Smith, walnme1@yahoo.com
 

Posted 01/31/2011 Surname: Morrow

Richard Henry Morrow, sheriff of Gallatin County was my great grandfather...I am looking for any info on him or his family......thanks, Gene Morrow, genemarine@yahoo.com

Posted 12/10/2010 Surname: Goodner / Smith

I am looking for information on Daniel Goodner (s/o Jacob Goodner) and Daniels' wife Charlotte. It is Charlotte Smith who I'm having a problem (that is I have hit a brick wall).   I know she married Daniel Goodner 12 Mar 1835 in Warsaw, Gallatin, KY and she shows up on the 1880 US census (Switzerland, Indiana).  I was told that her father could be Jacob Smith and Milly ? of Gallatin County, Ky. Any clue or help will be very appreciated! Yours in genealogy, Rita Sander ingengal@gmail.com

Posted 08/17/2010 Surnames: Dean

Looking for information on the early Dean families of Gallatin County, namely; William, Daniel, Jesse, Zacheus and his sister Charlotte who married Edward Franklin.  Any help appreciated.  Thanks, Edward C Heitz, edwardheitz708@centurytel.net

Posted 07/03/2010 Surnames: Hobbs

I am looking for the death certificate of my g-g grandfather, Emory (sometimes spelled Emera) Hobbs. He was married to Sarah Jane Donaldson Hobbs.  I know she she died in Warsaw but am not sure of Emory.  I checked 4 counties in IN as I had info he died in Rising Sun.  They have no death record for him in any of the counties..and their records include 1882. He died 4 Dec 1882.  I think they are both buried in Warsaw.  Any help would be appreciated. I will be glad to pay you for your troubles.  I was raised in Warsaw, as well. Thanks in advance.  Janie Kincaid, Janiecguerra@msn.com

Posted 06/04/2010 Surnames: Farley

I am seeking information on Nancy Farley (daughter of Craven Farley and Unknown and connected to Daniel Farley, unknown which is the father of Nancy) was born in KY, and died 07 Mar 1898 in Scott Co, IN. She married John (Jack) Archer Chandler on 16 Oct 1834 in Gallatin Co. KY. Any information on her ancestors and on Jack Chandler's family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Connie Byers, ccbyers999@yahoo.com
 

Posted 05/27/2010 Surnames: Wheeler

Look for information on Louis and Margaret Wheeler He died 1914 and buried in Ghent Masonic cemetery. as his wife. His sons Enoch and William L Wheeler is buried there also. William L. Wheeler Died 1953 Do you know what month and day he died and Where William Died. The last place I have found him was in Indianapolis , Ind. He divorced Emma Buchanan in 1914 and had 4 children by here Louis, Margury, Gladys and Mildred. Any help will be appreciated, Donna Nigg, jddn64@mchsi.com
 

Posted 05/01/2010 Surnames: Anderson / Sanders

My Grandmother Hattie Ann Anderson was born in Sparta, Kentucky between 1885-1889 and married Henry Sanders who was born in Tennessee but his brother is listed in the census in Sanders, Ky.  I am trying to find her mother with only knowing her last name of Anderson.  I know when she was 18 she was a servant for 2 different families one in Sparta with a daughter named Susie Garvey who taught her to read and write. One in Newcastle with a family named Odair; Carter Odair, Annie Odair and Mattiline M. Odair. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks, Remell Jennings, Rgourmet1@aol.com
 

Posted 03/10/2010 Surnames: Anderson

I am getting ready to start on an ANDERSON surname line and thought I would check to see if anyone had done any work on this line. My great-grandmother was Lola Barton ANDERSON (Armstrong), according to
her death certificate she was born in Henry County. I have since seen her born in Owen County as well.
Lola's father was Richard ANDERSON, per his death certificate: born 30 January 1852 in Kentucky; died 3 November 1933 in Mercer Co., KY; His father was Richard ANDERSON born in VA; His mother was Lucretia URTON born in OH. Lola's mother was Frances STEWARD (Anderson), per her death certificate:
born 21 January 1856 in Gallatin Co., KY; died 14 June 1948 in Mercer Co., KY; Her father was John STEWARD, location unknown; Her mother was Lucinda HENRY, location unknown. According to the 1860 Census for Gallatin County in the location of Warsaw there was a household with Richard ANDERSON (50) and Lucretia
(33), William H. (14), Anna Bell (11), Richard (7), Runkin W. (5) and Lydia (1). According to 1870 Census for Carroll County in the location of Jordan there was a household with Richard ANDERSON (60), Lucretia (45), Richard
(18), Bell (16), Franklin (14), Lidia (11), Lucinda (9), Catherine (7) and Elijah (3). Previous household was a William H. ANDERSON (24), Mary J. (22) and Firsh (sp?, female child). According to the 1860 Census for Gallatin County in the location of Warsaw there was a household for a John M. STEWART (ending with 't', not
'd'), Lucinda (25), Elizabeth (14), James B. (9), Robert F. (7), Francis (3) and Edward (2). If any of this interlinks with your ANDERSON research please let me know. Paul Gregory, Paul Gregory, pgregory@bloodhorse.com

 

Posted 02/12/2010 Surnames: Connell

I am looking for a Francis Connell who died before 1822.  He was related in some way to Jesse Connell (d. 1826, Gallatin (now Trimble) County, buried Corn Creek Cemetery).  His daughter Cynthia became a ward (official guardianship record exists) of Jesse Connell Jr. in March 1822, and married Ebenezer Henderson of Shelby County, also in March 1822 (record exists).  I have found nothing about Francis (or his unknown wife).  The only other clue is that Cynthia told census takers all her life that she was born in Louisiana (not Kentucky).  Any help (actual names, or ideas about places to look) would be wonderful! Thanks, Rebecca Hull, sashahull@hotmail.com
 

Posted 01/26/2010 Surnames: Dean

Looking for family relationships for the early Dean families of Gallatin County, Kentucky; William, John, Daniel, Wesley, and several other younger Dean surnames, especially parents of Zacheus, born 1798, Maryland.  I  do know that John Sr., born ca 1759 was a R W soldier of the Pennsylvania Line and was granted a pension in Gallatin County on 10 December 1833 at age 72 +and probably died about 1840 there.  Zacheus moved to Admas County, Illinois where his wife Peggy Turner died about 1848,  He then remarried and moved across the Mississippi River into Clark County, Missouri where he was struck by lightening in 1857.  I need data on the Turner parents of Peggy, too. Anything  would be very much appreciated.  Thanks..  Edward C Heitz, Missouri edwardheitz708@centurytel.net
 

Posted 01/03/2010 Surnames: Beall

I would like to obtain (buy, rent, or loan) the book: The Bealls of Gallatin County, Kentucky; Ellen Beall Thomas (Author). My father and many prior generations lived in Gallatin County. Any help will be very appreciated, William Beall, WHB1055@comcast.net
 

2009

Posted 12/07/2009 Surnames: Eaton

Looking for: William Eaton: b: 1752 Massachusetts, D: 1777 Gallatin County, KY.  Married: Ann Dayley: b: 1752 d: 1775 no records found on her. William Eaton had a son? not confirmed? William Eaton b: 1773 - Maryland? d: 9 June 1817, Gallatin County, KY - not confirmed William had a son?  Charles Eaton b: 1816 Gallatin County, KY, married Susan Peed: KY?, move to Indiana. no further records found except for Federal Census reports in Indiana. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am loosing my eyesight and research is difficult. Thanks, Dixie Housen, dixie_644@msn.com
 

Posted 11/04/2009 Surnames: Riggs

My brick wall is Hollis C. Riggs. I know he married Harriet Elizabeth Riddle- d. of Isaac William Riddle. It is reported that Hollis was born in Gallatin County. He married Riddle about 1845 in Boone county. I have an 1840 census that Isaac William Riddle and his family are in Port William, Gallatin, KY. I know plenty about the Riddle.  Hollis moved with the entire Isaac Riddle family to Titus county not long after marriage. I need more info prior to Hollis C. Riggs. Thanks, Beth, bstrong@hughes.net
 

Posted 7/20/2009 Surnames: Bailey


I am seeking information on Ephriam and Susie (Sturgeon) Bailey and their children.  I believe they lived in Warsaw or the surrounding area.  Any information would be appreciated. Thank You, Kathy, ucbkmm@hotmail.com
 

Posted 6/08/2009 Surnames: Elliott

I am trying to find out where my Great X5 Grandfather, Edward Elliott might be buried at. He died at Warsaw, Gallatin, Co. KY in 1829. His widow and the 6 children moved to Christian Co. Ill. The next year. We know where they are all buried and when but we do not know about Edward. He married Sarah Holland on Oct. 6, 1811 in Harrison Co. Ky. I have tried your Web site for cemeteries in Gallatin Co. but several do not work. Anything you can share will be appreciated, Bill Elliott Bille@co.harrison.tx.us

Posted 5/17/2009 Surnames: Osborn

I am trying to find descendents of John Osborn that lived in the Grant/Gallatin county area.  In the 1870 census John Osborn is listed in Flat Creek Precinct of Grant County.  Enumerated with John, age 38, are his wife Sarah A.(Jump), age 39, son Eli, age 20, son John W., age 16, son Willis B., age 14, son Jacob, age 5, daughter Sarah J. age 11 and daughter Eliza age 7.

John listed as age 47 in the 1880 census as being enumerated in Sparta, Gallatin County with Sarah, age 48, Brack age 24, Sarah J. age 20, Eliza A. age 16 and Jacob age 14.

In the 1900 census John, age 67 is listed as living with his son Jake, age 33 in Grant County, Flat Creek Preccinct in Mag. 20.   Jake is listed in 1900 with wife Laura A., son Claud, son Clay, and daughter Emma J.

In 1910 census for Grant County Jake is again listed with wife Laura A., son Claud, son Clay, daughter Emma, daughter Maggie, sons Yeager and Shupert.

In 1920 Jake is listed in Gallatin County, Warsaw Precinct with wife Laura, son Claude, son Clay, daughter Maggie, son Yeager, son Shupert and nephew Jesse.

I am searching for relatives of Jacob's children that might still be in Gallatin/Grant County. I am a descendent of John Osborn thru his son Willis Breckenridge Osborn and would like to find any person that can help clarify the family line. Any suggestion you might have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jed Osborn, josborn@speednet.com

 

Posted 5/17/2009 Surnames: McCann / Glenn

I am researching Gallatin County for the period of 1810, 1820, and 1830.  I am looking for information on Joseph McCann and John Glenn.  I think that both fathers and sons may have lived in Port William.  In other words there are two Joseph McCann's and two John Glenn's.  I am looking for the sons.  What documents are available?  I would appreciate your help, Dean Glenn deanglenn@verizon.net

Posted 5/17/2009 Surnames: Robertson

William Robertson, b. 1801 KY or VA, is on the 1830 and 1840 census in Gallatin Co.  In the 1830's he married Permelia Crawley and they had several children.  I suspect by the mid 1840's they had begun the move west.  According to my DNA I am also related to a James Robertson, b. c. 1803, who as an adult lived in Anderson Co.  Does this ring a bell for anyone? Any help will be appreciated, Bill Robertson, bratotown@aol.com
 

Posted 5/17/2009 Surnames: Lee

I am looking for an obituary or will of Joseph Lee. He was born in l733 in NJ and died in Gallatin Ky. l821. If anyone has information on him, please let me know. Thanks, S. K.DeRemer, skderemer@windstream.net
 

Posted 4/11/2009 Surnames: Merrill

Sophia Merrill of Gallatin Co. married James Mann of Grant Co. they had daughter Mildred Mann. In 1860 Gallatin Co. Census ( no James) Sophia & daughter living with Mildred Merrill (Sophia's mother) In 1870 Census ( no James-no Sophia) Mildred age 14 lives in Kenton Co. What happened to Sophia & James Mann ? I'm stuck and any help will be very appreciated! Ginger Merrill Menefee, boots06@fuse.net

Posted 4/11/2009 Surnames: Smith

My Great Grandparents James Smith b 1825 d 1852 both events in Gallatin Kentucky James married Nancy McCoy in 1843 they had Zerelda b 1844 Sinia 1846 James William Smith (my great grandfather) born 1847 d 1932 . I have not been able to find out who James b 1825 parents siblings grandparents ... Also no further info on his 2 sisters other than birthdates. Now Nancy remarried a Daniel Brown and had additional children. I have really run into a brick wall. Thanks, Sheryl Smith, ssmithblueskies@yahoo.com
 

Posted 4/11/2009 Surnames: Morrow

I am looking for information about my G-G-G grandfather Curtis Morrow, who is listed on the 1840 and 1850 Gallatin County census. He is supposed to have served as sheriff of Gallatin County sometime around the Civil War. His wife's name is Zerelda, and her mother Lucy Hamilton is also shown to be living with them on the census records. I am trying to find out who Curtis' parents are and where he came from before moving to Kentucky.
Thanks, Greg Pollock, dpd0710@yahoo.com
 

Posted 2/26/2009 Surnames: Courtney

One of Duncan Courtney's sons was George W. Courtney born in Gallatin county about 1841. He married Mary Kathryn Webber in 1861. They are both dead by 1871 because their children go to live with Duncan and his wife Mary. I cannot find what happened to George and his wife and exactly when. I am related to them through their son John William Courtney. I figure they must have died together for their children to have been placed with the grandparents. Really need help! Thanks, Jerry M. Owen, jowenj@comcast.net
 

Posted 2/04/2009 Surnames: Payton

Looking for information on William M. Payton born in 1834 in Gallatin Co., (Napoleon P.O.), KY. His parents may have been Elizabeth Overton (born abt 1804 in KY) and John Payton (born abt 1795 in VA.) who died before 1850) The widow and her family are listed in the 1850 census: Elizabeth, William, Eliza, Amanda, Narcissa, Josephus, John and John W. William Payton married Caroline Daugherty (1843-1894) (from Manila, Rush Co., Indiana) in 1819 in Shelby Co. KY. William died 1896. They are both buried in Owenton, KY. We would like to know who his ancestors were and where they came from. Thanks, Marilyn Hurst,  d-hurst@sbcglobal.net
 

Posted 1/25/2009 Surnames: Plummer, VanPelt

Robert Plummer married: 11 Aug 1806 in Port William, Gallatin County, Kentucky, to Mary "Polly" VANPELT. I am trying to find information/marriage record on this. Specifically I want to find information to verify that Robert's father was Kemp Plummer from NC. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.  Lewis Plummer lplummer2132@suddenlink.net

 

2008

 

Posted 10/22/2008 Surnames: Burns

Looking for information on the William Burns, Mary Burns, Jacob Burns, Thomas Burns and David Burns families living in Gallatin County during 1820s and 1830s. Any help will be appreciated, William Burns, bill@waburns.com I have discovered that Thomas Burns died in 1856 in Lee County, Iowa, and his estate case in probate lists Jacob Burns as an heir.  Thank you for your posting my request!  William Burns
 

Posted 09/22/2008 Surnames: Markham (Marcum)

I am searching for my great grand parents' family. Their names are Anderson Markham(Marcum) b 1821, Al.
Ruth Swango b 1821 , Gallatin co KY, They lived in Gallatin co, in 1860, 1870, 1880 census, and lived in Franklin Indian in 1850, Thank you , Anna Hearn Mammone anna430@sbcglobal.net


Posted 07/28/2008 Surnames: Bradley
Looking for information that might lead me to the parents of Thomas Bradley (1810-1885).  He is listed in the Gallatin C. 1830 census. His obit appeared in the Carrollton Democrat Historical Bio page when that site was active.  First marriage was to Nancy Patton. He supposedly was born in Maryland. Thanks for any help! William Bradley, bbradley53@comcast.net
 

Posted 04/18/2008 Surnames: Hughes

Mary E. Hughes born Gallatin County 8 Sept 1852 to James Hughes and Elizabeth Prather. Would like more information on Mary's parents - date married, birth, etc., if anyone has any info on this couple, would appreciate you contacting me. Mary E. Hughs/Hughes married John C. Hannon in 1871 in Cass, Greene Co., Missouri. Kathy Hughes, memere2six@aol.com
 

Posted 03/11/2008 Surnames: Hicks/Raisor

I am looking for information Charles (Charlie) Hicks born 1875 in Ky. He wed Mary M. Raisor abt. 1896 and died in 1929 at Ghent, KY. He is buried in the New Warsaw Cemetery, Warsaw, Gallatin Co. KY. I am in search of his parent's names. I only know of one of his siblings - a brother named David who went to Oklahoma. It is said that the family traveled back and forth from the Oklahoma Territory to KY a few times.   Thank you, B.J. Sarver BJLYHF@AOL.COM

 

Posted 02/27/2008  Surnames: Denton/Clarkson

I am looking for information regarding the marriage of Sarah Clarkson to James Denton in Gallatin County around 1800. James Denton was residing in Gallatin County until 1820. Thank you, Barb Renfro barbrenfro1@aim.com

 

Posted 02/11/2008  Surnames: Swango

I am searching for father of Lydia AKA Johanna or later Jo Ann Swango, probably born ca 1810.  Her mother, Lydia Swango, gave consent for marriage to Aaron Bradley in Gallatin Co. KY in 1826.  I suspect the father is James Swango born in DE, probably died Gallatin Co. between 1820 census and 1826.  Aaron and Lydia's daughter, Sarah, married a Breeden. Any help appreciated, Donna Frandsen frandsen@pacbell.net

 

Posted 01/31/2008  Surnames: Welch/Welsh & Satchwell/Satchwill


I'm searching for a marriage between John Welch born abt 1902 (son of Edward Welch/Welsh and Jane (Nannie) Hill - Owen and Gallatin counties) and Ollie Mae Satchwell/will born abt 1906 (daughter of Frank Satchwell and Myrtle Jane Eckler - married in Carroll county). Would also like to find info about their firstborn son Frank Welch/Welsh born August 1927 in Carroll County (died 1998 in MO). This family moved back and forth between KY, OH and IN so they've been a real bear to track. 1870  Census from Kenton County says there were 3 Welsh children living with a Hennaberry family (from Ireland). Thanks for ANY help you can give, Deborah , debkwk@aol.com

 

Posted 01/23/2008  Surname: Levell

I am looking for information about my great, great, great grandfather, whose name was James Levell. We know from U.S. Census records that he lived in Gallatin County from at least 1830 to 1860. We also know from these records that he was born in Kentucky in 1807. He was married to a woman
whose maiden name was Agnes Cox. We know nothing regarding James' or Agnes' parents. They had at least six children, among them my great, great grandfather Andrew Anderson Levell. Our family's oral history says that James Levell was shot and killed about 1860 in a family argument by
a man named Charles Tandy, brother of Andrew Levell's wife. It is probable that James Levell's death occurred in Gallatin County in 1860. Would like to know if there could possibly be records or newspaper accounts that would provide additional information about his parents.  His oldest son, John J. Levell, died in Gallatin County on April 4, 1870, so we know the family ties to Gallatin County continued beyond his death. Can you offer any suggestions as to how I might try to research his death, i.e. newspaper accounts, police records, etc., or where I might look for burial records? Any help would be appreciated.Your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Doug LaVelle, douglavelle@aol.com
 

Posted 01/01/2008 Surname: Duncan / Wells

From Files of Mary Ann Dobson James Duncan b. ca 1765 m. Polly Wells Bourbon Co 7 Nov 1798
moved to Gallatin Co by 1818.

Hi:  I am looking for information on James or Polly.  I am a Duncan through my grandmother.  Her Mother was a Duncan/Norman.  I have found the Norman graves in Glencoe. I have some info on Benjamin Duncan son of James and Polly.  He married Moaning (Mourning) Ellis.  Now that is another wall to break.  Try finding info on that name.  Her father was James Adams Ellis and her mother was Martha Roundtree.  Moaning arrived in Warsaw from Richmond, Henrico Co., VA with parents.  Any info you would have on James Duncan I would greatly appreciate.  Deborah Lynn Paschal, Beedeebum@hotmail.com,
 


2007

Posted 12/16/2007 Surname: Winn

I am looking for information on Samuel C. Winn and his family. Here is the info I have: Name - Samuel C. Winn, Born - abt. 1820 in Kentucky, Died - ?, Mother - ?, Father - ?, Spouse - Jane, Jenny or Virginia Flack. Some census list her as Jane, some as Jenny and at least 1 lists her as Virginia. I don't know where she was born or when she died or who her family was. Children:
Marshall C. Winn B. 1852 D. 1940, Manerva J. Winn B. 1853, Martha P. Winn B. 1853, Franklin Silas B. 1857 D. 1947, Richard D. Winn B. 1860, Marshall died in Marion, Illinois in 1940 and is buried in the city cemetery in Creal Springs, Illinois. The family was in Kentucky at least until 1860. Then some or all of them moved to Illinois. I can find nothing on Samuel or his wife after the 1860 Census. If you can help, please email me at dmw2617@mchsi.com Thanks, Daryl Winn
 

Posted 12/16/2007 Surname: Graham

George Washington Graham was born in Ghent, Gallatin Co KY in April 1826 (via 1850-1860 census); he married 15 July 1849 in Carroll Co to Elizabeth P. Lyons; he died 2 Dec 1868 in Carroll Co KY). All five of their children were born in Ghent but after Gallatin-Carroll Co line changed. In Gallatin Co Order Bk 6, p 205, 8 Oct 1832, an "Indenture of Apprenticeship, Washington Graham, orphan [aged 6 as of past April]...bind Washington Graham a poor orphan to MOSES SPICER to learn the trade...of a cooper, he...being aged seven years on the [no entry] day of April next." This "Indenture of Apprenticeship" was recorded in Gallatin Co Deed Bk H, p 199 on 8 Oct 1832, signed by Richard L. Butter and MOSES SPICER. I find no Graham surname in Gallatin Co 1830 census. Does anyone have access to the Gallatin Co TAX LISTS from 1826 through 1832? WHO WERE WASHINGTON GRAHAM'S PARENTS?  What relation, if any, was Moses Spicer to Washington Graham? Thanks, Dorothy Donnell Steers dds25@bellsouth.net and/or oiljail@comcast.net
 

Posted 11/25/2007 Surname: Carver

I'm trying to identify the Carver portion of my family from Gallatin County.  My great grandmother was Loudisa Carver (Griffin).  Her father was Oliver Carver.  I think he was a traveling preacher or minister, maybe only part time.  His wife's name was Francis, and I think she was a Beall.  My Grandma's name was Kittie Beall Griffin.  There are so many Carvers and
Bealls in the Warsaw cemeteries.. some of them must belong in my tree. If anyone knows about a Beall, Carver, Griffin connection, please contact me! Kathy Brink, imkbrink@yahoo.com
 

Posted 11/22/2007 Surname: Ambrose

Looking for Joseph Ambrose who lived in the Napoleon District. He arrived in Gallatin County, KY between 1850 and 1860.  Joseph Ambrose was a Baptist Minister. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Sharlene Miller smiller@stjoelive.com

Posted 11/07/2007 Surname: Jump

I am researching the Jump family in Owen County and Gallatin County Ky. I have some information but have come to a dead stop with Harrison Jump. His death record shows his father as Jeff Jump and mother as Mary Alice Dietz (Deats) he married a Relda Perkins. I do have a marriage record for them but it does not show the parents at all. I am hoping someone can help me with my search for the rest of the family. Dawn Roark Chantily86@yahoo.com

Posted 11/02/2007 Surname: Daily

Owen Daily moved to Gallatin county and his wife Sarah and he had their children in Gallatin County. I would like to see if there are any earlier records of this family other than the 1830 census. Jesse Daily is shown in the division of John B. Floyd. I know that Owen died in 1818 in
Gallatin County and is buried there. His wife Sarah lived to be in her 90's and died at her son's home in Indiana. Any help will be appreciated, Sally Quinn, sallyquinn1@hotmail.com
 

Posted 10/30/2007 Surname: Griffin

My Griffin, Carver and Winn ancestors are buried in the Warsaw cemetery in Gallatin co.  My mother says there was a family homestead there... she calls it the Griffin estate... am wondering where that was/is.  My grandparents were Roland & Kittie Griffin. Thanks for any help, Kathy Brink, imkbrink@yahoo.com
 

Posted 10/30/2007 Surname: Hamilton / Brown

Mahala Peters-Brown is the granddaughter of John Carroll Hamilton, the son of John Oscar Hamilton who had been a Justice of the Peace in Gallatin County.  My family is in possession of several dozen photographs and original documents from personal letters, summons to appear in court dating from 1820-1824, to a bill of sale for two slaves in 1853 by the heirs of "John Hamilton", whether that refers to John Oscar or his father John Hamilton I do not know. If anyone has any other supporting data or any information that we could use to fit these pieces together and possibly trace the Hamilton family back farther. Any help will be appreciated, Chuck Douglas CDouglas@familylife.com

 

Posted 10/06/2007 Surname: Johnson

I am trying to find Robert Johnson and his wife Betsy/Betty Amanda/Manda Johnson in the 1870 and 1880 Gallatin County, KY Censuses.  I found them in 1900 and 1910. Thanks for any help, Belinda Carroll, bfc2345@aol.com

Posted 09/16/2007 Surname: Gill

I am looking for the parents of William Gill and Jane Fenton Gill.   From VA. They lived with their daughter Mary Jane Gill Abbett in Warsaw, KY. Any help will be appreciated, Bibby Appleby, bibby.appleby@netcare-il.com
 

Posted 08/22/2007 Surname: Goodner / Smith

I am looking for information on Daniel Goodner (s/o Jacob Goodner) and Daniels' wife Charlotte. It is Charlotte Smith who I'm having a problem (that is I have hit a brick wall).   I know she married Daniel Goodner 12 Mar 1835 in Warsaw, Gallatin, KY and she shows up on the 1880 US census (Switzerland, Indiana).  I was told that her father could be Jacob Smith and Milly ? of Gallatin County, Ky. Any clue or help will be very appreciated! Yours in genealogy, Rita Sander ingengal@gmail.com

 

Posted 07/07/2007 Surname: Glenn

I am trying to located the parents of John Glenn b 1797 place Kentucky or Ohio. First known location, Louisville 1814.  Joined Kentucky Militia in Capt Zeba Holt's regiment.  Was a substitute for Joseph McCann. Discharged Gallatin Co 1815.  Received bounty lands in Indiana. I need tax and land records for Gallatin county for 1814-1815. John Glenn's parents given names are
unknown. Since Gallatin County was formed in 1799 from Franklin and Shelby counties, I should look at those tax and land records as well.  Where can I find these records? Thanks, Dean Glenn, dglenn@hal-pc.org
 

Posted 07/07/2007 Surname: Beach / Ellis

I am looking for information on John T Beach born in 1847 and his wife Martha "Ellis?" born 1877. I think they lived in Gallatin County around the 1890's.  I believe this would have been a second marriage for John. I know they had children and I believe the names were John William; Laura; Samuel; James; Viola; and Lula. Lula would have been my grandmother. I
would like to know more about John and Martha's parents. Thank you, Kathy ucbkmm@hotmail.com
 

Posted 06/18/2007 Subject: Warsaw Furniture Factory

I have been looking for some information about the Warsaw Furniture Manufacturing Company, Warsaw, Kentucky and I came upon your web site with page 34 showing the photo of the company workers in the 1930's. Are you from this area? Do you know anything at all about the company -years of operation, what type of furniture they made etc. Thank you for any information you might be able to give me. MBMilardo@aol.com

Posted 06/06/2007 Surname: Jump

I am looking for information about the Jump family from around the Warsaw area. I have listed those whose names i have and would love to hear from anyone who can help me. My father D Vic Jump his father James Harrison Jump b- 4-9-21 d 9-03 his father Harrison Jump b unknown d 6-19-22 married a Arheldie Perkins On the website it has listed James Jump's birth record with the name spelled wrong it is spelled Junep but I believe that is wrong. I also have the death certificate of Harrison Jump and the father listed there is Jeff Jump. That seems to be the end of the listing for him. I can not find this man anywhere else. Please if anyone has any information let me know. I know the Harrison had another child a daughter who died in Indiana. I also know the Arheldie married a Robinson after the death of Harrison. Thanks, Dawn Jump Roark, chantily86@yahoo.com
 

Posted 06/06/2007 Subject: Photo/Info on Gallatin Co. Cannery

Does anyone have any information and pictures of the Gallatin County Cannery. The cannery was located behind the old high school in what later in about 53-54 became the music department. It was a modern cannery for the day. It contained a hot pack line where the individual doing the canning placed their green beans in 28 oz cans. The cans then traveled down  the line where they were blanched with steam and the cans sealed. There were 4 pressure cookers each able to hold a about 100 cans. The last person to use the cannery was a lady named Mrs. Harmon in 1951. She canned about 100 cans of tomatoes and a couple hundred cans of green beans. Mrs. Harmon worked in the school cafeteria for many years. Any help would be greatly appreciated, David Webb, edewebb@msn.com
 

Posted 05/26/2007 Surnames: BLACK
I have located a picture of the Clover Farm Store in Glencoe operated by my grandfather, father and uncle, C. N. Black & Sons!  Thanks to everyone who was helping me with this search! Cheryll (Black) Obendorf, pobendorf@seidata.com To view this photo, click here.
 

Posted 05/26/2007 Surnames: WHEELER

Looking for information on Clement Wheeler born in MD bef 1760-1780, possibly Caroline county.  He came to Kentucky sometime before 1820, possibly from Indiana, and settled in Gallatin county, died 1836-1841.  He had at least 4 children, John b. 1798, Washington b. abt 1812, William and Rebecca w/o Philip Manuel. Abe Wheeler, awheeler@aep.com
 

Posted 03/04/2007 Surnames: DUNCAN

I am trying to find information on my GGGrandfather. He was born in Gallatin County in 1844. His name was Lewis Duncan.  In the 1850 Census he was living with Samuel & Frances Waggoner.  He married Angeline Williams 1/26/1869.  She died  8/16/1896 in Folsom.  The next time I found Lewis was in the 1910 Carroll Co. Census and he had been married to a lady named Ella for 3 yrs. He died 2/29/1920 in Worthville and according to his death certificate his father's name was Jim Duncan and
his mother's maiden name was Davis. The informant on the death certificate was Jenne Mitts. Lewis had 3 children that I know of Mary E, born 1869; Jenne A, born 1873 and Rhoda (my GGGrandmother) born in 1876.  Rhoda married William Mitts. I have been looking for this information for years and keep hitting the same brickwall.  Thanks, Berdella B Brophy, del.brophy@fuse.net

Posted 03/04/2007 Surnames: BREEDEN

BREEDEN, Sarah (maiden name Bradley).  Searching for the death date or burial place of Sarah Breeden wife of John Berryman Breeden, probably between 1886 and 1900.  It could be in either Gallatin or Grant County. Thanks for any help. Donna Frandsen, frandsen@pacbell.net
 

Posted 03/04/2007 Surnames: BAKER

Trying  to locate the grave of Daniel Brake Baker. He was in Civil war. Died around Glencoe, Kentucky. He did live in Pendleton County, Kentucky. Married Christina Anna Smith. Her mother was a York. Any information would be appreciated. Thank You! Ruth cook00002@aol.com



Posted 02/07/2007 Surnames: SMITH

Looking for info on James Smith b abt 1775? wife Elizabeth Belew married 14 Apr 1825 in Pendleton co. Children Delilah and Larkin??? Suspect father of James may be Larkin found in early records but can find no information on these folks. Any leads appreciated! Brenda Emery brenda.emery@fuse.net

Posted 02/07/2007 Surnames: MALEAR

I was wondering if anyone had any information on Alexander Malear b.13 Aug 1861 d.06 Dec 1928 married to Alice Doolin b. 08 Mar 1867 d.05 Jan 1951. They are both buried at Gunns Chapel. I am the great-granddaughter of their
daughter Fairie Goldie Malear. I am trying to link them  to James Malear and Armilda J Harris. Any information would be helpful. Thanks, Patty Carr, pattyacarr@comcast.net

Posted 02/07/2007 Surnames: TITUS

I am searching for any information on GEORGE AND HANNAH (maiden name unknown) TITUS.  Their eldest son, JOHN TITUS was married in Gallatin County on 2 March 1818 to Polly (Sally) CROWDER. Thank You. Sharon Pollard, smp5east@comcast.net
 

Posted 01/10/2007 Surnames: FRECKMAN

I have hit a brick wall on this for sure. Looking for any information about:
Born: Otto L. Freckman
Lived: Kenton County
Death Date: 9-10-1958

That is all I can find out. Would like to know who his father, mother, wife and any children were. Where he died?
Thanking you in advance. Jane E. Lentz jelflo@yahoo.com


2006


Posted 12/27/2006 Surnames: BLACK

I am looking for a picture taken sometime between 1940-1945 of the C. N. Black and Sons Clover Farm Store in Glencoe, Kentucky.  My father, Charles Cecil Black, was one of the first soldiers drafted from Gallatin
County in April 1941.  He was in the US Army, 38th Cyclone Division, 149th Infantry. Any help would really be appreciated! Cheryll Black Obendorf, pobendorf@seidata.com
 

Posted 12/21/2006 Surnames: TURNER

I have located an old family cemetery in an open field. I have taken photo's if anyone is interested in them e-mail me. the name in this cemetery is "Turner". Don Neuspickel, Hobo159935@AOL.Com (The photos from this cemetery are posted here)

 

Posted 12/10/2006 Surnames: GRUBBS & GREGORY

I'm looking a census list for Gallatin Co., KY for 1890 and 1910 for looking up Grubbs family and Gregory families, or where to get it on line. I need info on Fielding Grubbs, Elizabeth Gregory Grubbs and Charles Gregory and wife Emma Garent Gregory also Annie Glass Gregory; all married in Gallatin Co., KY. Thanks for any help
Patrick Gregory, pgregory@seidata.com


Posted 12/10/2006 Surnames: GREGORY

I am looking for info on Charles Gregory born 1865 in Gallatin Co., KY. Would like to know where he is buried and wife Emma Dean Gregory m. 1883.  Wife no. 2 was Annie Glass m. 1911. Also need info on Martha Gregory b-1875 and Maggie Gregory b-1870, all from Gallatin Co. or Boone Co., KY. Thanks for any help, Patrick Gregory, pgregory@seidata.com



Posted 9/14/2006 Surnames: BURNS / MORRIS

I am looking for information regarding James H Burns' parents and his wife, Mahala G (possibly C) Morris' parents. Both are listed as having been born in KY on census. A history of Ripley, IN states that James moved to Ripley Co.
from Gallatin KY in 1838. We know that James and Mahala were married in Vevay, Switzerland, IN in 1836 and their oldest daughter, Talitha Burns, we believe was born in Gallatin Co. in 1837. If anyone has information on
any Burns or Morris families living in Gallatin Co. prior to 1838 I would be very much interested in the information. Thanks, N Joy Bateman, njoyb@srt.com

 

Posted 8/15/2006 Surnames: SWANGO

Matilda Hicks Swango.  Matilda, born 11 January 1808 in Gallatin County KY married Moses Swango 08 November 1837 in Owen KY.  One of their sons, Marion, is my great grandfather. Matilda is a mystery.  In the first two Swango books she is listed as "Matilda Martin",but her marriage certificate shows her as Matilda Hicks.  Interestingly, she and Moses had a son named Msrtin.  Perhaps Moses was her second husband as she was ten years older than Moses.  Possibly her real maiden name was Martin.  I am looking for her parents in hopes of finding a Revolutionary War Patriot. There are a couple of listed Patriots named Hicks. Any help will be appreciated, Melinda Swango Johnson, Mandsj@aol.com

Posted 7/25/2006 Surnames: SWANGO

I need to find the parents of my great grandmother, Ruth Swango b 1821, Galltin co KY, married my great grand father , Anderson Markham (could be spelled , Marcum, Marcrum, Markum ( b abt, 1814, they were married Aug 1839  in Carroll Co., KY. I believe. I have lots of information , but I need the parents names of Ruth Swango and also Anderson Markham's parents, names.  Thank you in advance, Anna (Hearn) Mammone, Anna430@earthlink.net
 

Posted 4/18/2006 Surnames: PIERCEFIELD

I am a descendant of Urial Piercefield who married Catherine Collins (dau. of Bartlett and Judith Leonard Collins) on Sept. 13, 1839 in Grant County, KY.  Urial's name is spelled a variety of ways from Rial, Ryal, Royal, etc. I cannot find them on the 1840 census, but in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880 they are in Grant or Pendleton County, the last known location on 1880 census for Pendleton County, 5th Magistrate District next door to his oldest son Bartlett and Eunice Dennis Piercefield.  Urial aged strangely; in 1850 he is 28, in 1860 in Demossville he is 39, in 1870 still in Demossville he is 49 but in 1880 he is 67.  I cannot find Urial or Catherine in 1900 census.  I cannot find a burial or death certificate.  Many years they lived next to son, Bartlett but they are not buried there Pleasant Ridge.

Can anyone help me find Urial and Catherine at the time of their death or when they are first married?  They are not with Catherine's mother in 1840 either. Any help will be appreciated,
Lori Piercefield Fox, Portland, MI lorifox@power-net.net

Posted 1/22/2006 Surnames: RALSTON

I have always been told that my Ralston line can be located in Gallatin Co KY.  I have not found this to be true. I descend from John Ralston and Sarah Brenton Ralston. John being born 1803 in Westmoreland Co, PA near Hannastown.  Sarah was born ca. 1810 in Nicholas Co KY.  They married Aug. 21, 1827 in Nicholas Co KY and had 13 Children.  This family after the death of Sarah's step-father, William Hopkins died, they removed to Boone Co IN. for a few years.  IN the spring of 1855 they removed to Trimble Co KY and remained there until John's death in 1872-75. He is buried in the Ralston Cemetery on Morton's Ridge in Trimble Co Ky.  Sarah, however, was alive in 1880 and was in the household of her younger son, Richard, in Trimble Co KY.  Richard and his family had moved to Stoddard Co Mo around 1881.  I do not know if Sarah had died and then Richard moved, or if Sarah went with him.  Richard had a sister, Livonia Ralston, born 1837 in KY, who was listed in each census as being deaf and dumb, insane, a pauper.  In the court records of Oldham co KY  a jury of 12 men found Livonia to be insane and not physically or mental capable of caring for herself.  A yearly sum was appointed to a William Morgan who was her brother in law to care for her.  However, never have I located Livonia living in the household of Mr. Morgan.  So, Livonia just disappeared.  I do not know if she went with Richard to Mo.  She is not listed in Richard's wife's (Rosa) household.  Richard died between 1881-1900 as he is not listed in the 1900 census with Rosa.  Sarah was living in 1880 and at the time Livonia's court appearance.  I have been wondering for 25 years what happened to Sarah and Livonia. I was wondering if anyone out there knows anything about the Ralston/Rolston family that may have been in Gallatin Co before maybe going into Nicholas Co Ky.   The mystery continues. Any help with this line will be appreciated, Sue Reid sueralston@insightbb.com

2005

Posted 11/24/2005 Surnames: LILE


I am searching for information about Annie Lile. She married Virgil A. Bales/Bailes and had one son, James Arthur who was born in 1882. Virgil was born in 1853 in Gallatin and  when he was abt 27 married  Lile in Gallatin, but so far I can't find anything on her. I am unable to find any Lile in any of the surrounding counties. Any help would be greatly appreciated Carol Spurlock, caspur47@aol
 

Posted 8/29/2005 Surnames: WEBB

I am looking for more details on the train accident that killed General Lytle Webb in about 1930. Anything appreciated, David Webb, edewebb@msn.com

Posted 7/27/2005 Surnames: STEELE / STEWART

Looking for photograph of house known as the Old Brick in Steele's Bottom, Warsaw, Kentucky.  Does anyone know a historian, architect historian, family member or friend who may know or be related to the Steeles or Stewarts?  It seems the house known in my family as the "Old Brick" was owned by the Steele/Stewart family.  Apparently Stewart descendants still reside on the property.  My mother recalls visit this rather palatial two story residence in the 1930's and 1940's.  I believe the house no longer stands on the property.  I'll gladly pay for copying charges, CD and/or postage. Thanks, Christy clwatty@fuse.net

Posted 7/27/2005 Surnames: GIBSON

I am looking for anything on a John Gibson in the area 1800 -1830, having a son named Levi Perry Gibson born about 1819, we think there were other children ( 2 boys and two girls). Thank you very much, Janie Pine hubcap15@spiritonecom
 

Posted 6/30/2005 Surnames: Hickman / Waller

I am research information on 3rd great grandfather and his family that were listed in the 1840 Federal Census to be living in Carroll county.  His name was Thomas Hickman and was married to Nancy Waller @ 1826-7.  Thomas was also listed in the 1830 Federal Census but in Gallatin County.  In 1840  the family had eight children ranging in age from 13 years to 6 mos.  Thomas Died in Mar of 1850 but in White County Indiana. Thanks for your efforts in this matter, Jay R. Hickman jrhick@gmail.com
 

Posted 6/25/05 Surnames: Romans / Foster

My grandma was Elva Mae Romans b. Jan. 18,1904. I know her parents were John Isaac Romans and Anna Pearl Foster (per her death certificate).  Elva Romans was a resident of Gallatin County at the time of her death in 1984, however, she is buried in Owen County cemetery. I am assuming that she was born in Owen County, yet have no proof of this- only have her death certificate with her parents listed. She married Wm. Albert Starks, had many children with him, then some time following his death she married Robert Gayle Marksberry. I am looking for more information on John Isaac Romans and Anna Pearl Foster.  Can you help? Thank you, Nancy Starks ChristianLady1966@yahoo.com

Posted 3/26/05 Surnames: Houston (Huston)

I am searching for a Jeremiah Houston born in 1833 in Gallatin Co. Could be misspelled Huston. Any help will be appreciated! Thanks, Sean Houston smhouston@att.net

Posted 3/15/05 Surnames: Dean

Looking for info on James V. DEAN an his wife Margaret E. ? They would of been married around 1855 to 1860. They had {4} children Willie, B.A. {DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT STANDS FOR}, Eddie, and Sallie my great grandmother. Need to find out what her maiden name is an what B.A. stands for. Any info on Margaret's parents. Do know J.V. parents name an that they came from Virginia. Thank you for any info, Don and Deb SMITH

dondebsmith@bellsouth.net

Posted 2/7/05 Surnames: Roberts

Looking for info on the Edward Gregory store on Steels Bottom. in Gallatin  Co.,  KY  1880  or  1890.  Also info on John S. Roberts and wife Lucreria (Gregory) Roberts, where are they buried. They were married in 1848 Gallatin Co., KY Any help appreciated. Patrick Gregory pgregory@seidata.com

Posted 2/5/05 Surnames: Gregory / Glore / Whitsett / Merrell & Judy

Looking for any info on Jesse Gregory 1795-1864 Family, also Glore, Whitsett, Merrell, Judy families from 1860 to 1900. Where any Gregory families are buried in Gallatin and Boone Co KY. Patrick Gregory pgregory@seidata.com


2004

Posted 10/29/04 Surnames: Eaton

I am searching for information on William Eaton family..
My information shows William Eaton (1773-1817) came to Gallatin Co Ky with his wife Nancy Ann Bryan sometime after their May 19, 1793 marriage in Frederich  MD. William died June of 1817 in Gallatin Co. Some time later, Nancy migrated to Indiana. It appears some of the children went with her. There were 12 children and some were adults by the time their father died and may have stayed in KY. I am interested in information on any of the family. Listed below are the children

John b.1794
Samuel b.1796
James b.1797
Nancy b.1800
William Jr. b.1801
Mary b. 1802
Millie b.1804
Blewford b.1809 (I have seen different spelling)
Malinda b.1810
Greenup b.1813 (settled in Brownsburg IN)
Josian Osa b 1814
Charles b. 1816 (my connection-died in IN)

Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Barney Eaton barney@texas.net

Posted 9/17 Surnames: Noel

I would like to find information on Barnett Noel born 1793 who married Sally Jones, John Noel bn 1783 who married Frankie Maddox and then Elizabeth Brock, and Phillip Noel bn 1805 who married Elizabeth Yeager.  I feel that they are related or connected somehow and would appreciate any help you can give me to help me make the connection. They possibly could be related to the Noel family from South Holland, Netherlands who migrated to Essex Co., Va., but I have not been able to make that connection. I appreciate any information or help you give me. Thank you so very much, Wilda whatcher5c@radiks.net

Posted 9/17 Surnames: Baker / Smith & York

1870 Gallatin County, Kentucky... Researching for Baker, Smith & York family. Daniel B. Baker died  in Gallatin county, Would love to know where he is buried at. His family came to Missouri later. Christina   [Smith ] Baker folks  George Smith & -----------York So I hit a Brick Wall on Smith & York Family. Thanks, any help appreciated! Sharon Rhoades rhoades1@ardmore.com

Posted 7/13 Surnames: Allphin

I am researching the Stewart/ Allphin family from Gallatin County my brick wall is I can't find any lead on James M. Stewart son of Letty Allphin and Bennett Stewart. Thank you,  JDMiller2405@wmconnect.com

Posted 7/3 Surnames: Scanland

Searching for info regarding Robert Scanland who was in Gallatin Co. in early 1800's. He was my great, great, great. great-grandfather. Any help will be appreciated! Thanks, Becky Jones zteamjones@aol.com
 

Posted 6/26 Surnames: Glenn

Perhaps someone can give me some advice.  My gg Grandfather was John Glenn and I am trying to find his birthplace and parents name.  I know some things for sure.  He was born 26 Oct 1797.  He says in census, Ohio. His children say Kentucky. He fought in the War of 1812 as a substitute for a Mr Joseph McCann.  He enlisted in Louisville and served as Pvt in Capt Holt's Co KY Militia  10 Nov 1814 -10 May 1815.  He was discharged in Gallatin County, on 10 May 1815.
(Bill Davis wrote.. There was a Joseph McCann in Gallatin County (now Carroll County).  In 1799  a John Glenn was a witness to a deed of Martin Hawkins to Christina McNair, Gallatin Deed Book A-1, page 130.  Perhaps this Glenn was the father of your John Glenn.) Any help would really be appreciated! Dean Glenn dglenn@hal-pc.org

Posted 6/26 Surnames: Skirvin / Furnish

I am looking for information on John Walter Skirvin, occupation: Blacksmith. Born 11/17/1875, Owen Co., Kentucky Died 12/07/1941, Gallatin Co., Kentucky. Married Susie Furnish of Gallatin Co., Kentucky  NOTE: I can find absolutely nothing on this my great-grandfather. Family say he died of a massive heart-attack on Pearl Harbor Day, 12/07/1941 in Warsaw. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Crystal Murphy KYPosh@aol.com

Posted 6/16 Surnames: Martin

I am looking for information on John Samuel Martin my gr grandfather.  He was born around 1842.  He married Nancy Eaves. Need info on his parents, siblings etc. Some of their children are: Harrison Martin, Cordelia Martin, Elizabeth Martin and my grandfather Zak Martin. Some other names I have heard of but not sure of the connection are Allie Martin, Hallie Martin.  Any help is appreciated!!  Joyce Martin Graham jgraham31569@tds.net

Posted 6/13 Surnames: Glenn

Any suggestions on how to get any more information on this family.  It has two basic connections.  A whole lot more than I have ever come across.  John Glenn, the son that served in the War of 1812 was discharged in Gallatin County May 10, 1815.  The additional clue is that Joseph McCann was also there at one time. I appreciate your help. This is really my "Brick Wall". Thanks, Dean Glenn dglenn@hal-pc.org
 

Posted 5/10 Surnames: Swango

I've "rescued" the original marriage affidavit and certificate for Elijah SWANGO and his bride Mary Ellen WALTERS both of Gallatin County, Kentucky who were married on the 2nd of January 1868 at the home of Oliver HAMILTON. The officiating minister was Benjamin TILLER and the witnesses were Oliver HAMILTON, F.M. GRAHAM, Patrick WELDON, and Harrison FURNISH. I'm hoping to be able to locate someone from the family so that these precious items can be returned to their rightful place with family.  If you
are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks,
Shelley Cardiel familia@sprintmail.com

Posted 4/29 Surnames: Rose / Breeden

I am researching Rose and Breeden surnames.  My great grandparents were married in Gallatin County, Ky.  Garrett A. Rose married Lavina Breeden February 24 1858.  I am just beginning on these two people, so any help is appreciated.  Thanks, Diana Hanson dhanson@indiana.edu