NEWS.Adair.County.News.1901.4.3 Some items of genealogical interest from THE ADAIR COUNTY NEWS, Wednesday, 03 Apr 1901 Old Documents: Osbourne House, Ky., Feb. 14, 1901. In looking over some old letters recently I came across one that I am tempted to repeat verbatim. As I know the descendants of the writer, now several hundred, possibly a thousand who have scattered out of old Green county. Many are in the counties of Adair, Taylor, Hart, Larue, Washington, Boyle and Jefferson, in this State. Others are in Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Texas. Rockbridge County, Va., Oct. 15, 1814 "Dear Daughter – I take this opportunity of writing to you to let you know that I am in a tolerable state of health at present, thanks be to God for his mercies to me. Hoping these few lines will find you and yours in the same. I received (sic) your letter dated Sept. 18, 1814. I got a fall from a horse which hurts me a great deal, but I have god a good deal better. I have my health in a common way very well. I wish you to write to me how many children you have and each of your sisters have. John WALKER and his family are going to the Ohio. He expects to start the 29th of this month, and Sally WALKER is very weakly for a long time past. Robert MONTGOMERY's family is all well at present. I would wish you to write to me oftener than you have for some time in the past, for I never expect to see any of you again, but I wish to hear from you as often as possible. I would wish for you to inform my son Thomas that I would wish him to write to me a little oftener than he has done, for he has not written to me for some time past, and let him and his family know that I am in good health and all their friends are in good health. I shall add no more at present by I remain your loving mother until death. ---Catherine CRAWFORD To Thomas and Rachel MITCHELL." The sheet is a little larger than foolscap and very strong, and when held up to the light shows full of lines close together. In the centre can be seen the water mark; a cross and anchor. The last page is blank. The paper is folded so that the blank page is used as an envelope and contains the following address. "To Mr. Thomas MITCHELL, Green County, Kentucky." There was neither stamp no envelope. Query, did they have rural free delivery in that day? I also found a receipt dated Oct. 5, 1805, as follows: "Received of Mr. Alex JOHNSON five dollars for surveying for Thomas MITCHELL" This, evidently, was the time when Thomas MITCHELL settled on the old homestead near Camp Knox, Green county. He and his brother-in-law Thomas CRAWFORD (mentioned in the above letter) divided 1,000 acres between then which included the land south of Caney Fork, commenced at Haskinsville and extended to Dr. BOOKER's on both sides of the Columbia road and over to Blue Spring Branch, including "Motley Glenn," now Thos. POORE's, Alexander HARRIS, another brother-in-law, settles where Mr. LUNDLEY? Now lives. This family removed to Ohio in 1830. From papers found I judge it was call Freeman land? And sold ty (sic) John INGRAM for $160. At Adairsville, Logan county, James WILSON was shot and killed by Charlie and Virgil McADAMS. Mrs. Isaac ADAMS, of Letcher county is seeking divorce after three weeks of married life. Mr. John R. MARTIN, of Owenton, died Sunday in Louisville, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Attna(?) COX. James R. FOLDEN, a miner, was killed by making a shot at the Basket mines in Henberson (sic) county. He was horribly mangled. >From Dacatur (sic): - --On the 27th, Miss Hester TARTER and Mr. Milton DECATUR, were united in marriage at Jamestown by Judge SHARP. - --Mr. Geo. LUTTRELL, one of our oldest citizens, is dead. >From Gradyville: - --Mr. E. T. KELTNER left last week for Dallas, Tex., where he expect (sic) to spend several months with his two sons, who have been living in that State for several years. >From Glens Fork: - --Mr. Billie PHELPS and Mrs. Viana GADBERRY, were united in marriage at the home of the brides' mother, last Wednesday evening at 2 o'clock, Rev. W. C. Loy officiating. After the ceremony they left for the groom's home where they will reside. Born, to the wife of Clay BENNETT, on the 29th, a daughter. Death of Mr. A. R. BARBEE: Last Wednesday evening, while the city clock was striking eight, the life of Andrew Russell BARBEE went out. He died at the residence of his son, Mr. J. B. BARBEE, where he had made his home for several years. –The deceased was born in or near Columbia, and had he lived until next August would have been sixty-seven years old. –He was the father of four living children, all grown. His wife preceded him to the grave many years ago. Mr. BARBEE had been a familiar figure upon the streets of Columbia for more than a half century, and was an industrious man. In health he was always at work, and was a kind father to his children. Many years ago he united with the Baptist church and during his illness he told a friend that he was not afraid of death. –Religious services were held at the residence, conducted by Rev. T. F. WALTON, Thursday afternoon and at the conclusion all that was mortal of "Russ" BARBEE was consigned to the tomb. To the bereaved ones this paper extends its sympathy. Capt. William PAYNE Dead: The subject of this notice passed away at his late residence, near Denmark, Russell county, last Sunday. –The deceased was 82 years old, and was one of the best citizens of his native county. He served in the Mexican war, and frequently held positions of trust in his county. He had been feeble for quite awhile, and his death was not unexpected. He leaves a family of children, all grown, and many relations throughout the county of Russell. To the bereaved ones the News extends it deepest sympathy. Marriage Licenses: The following marriage licenses were issued from the Adair County Clerk's office during the month of March. L. W. TABOR to Miss Anna BROOKS; W. W. KIRTLEY to Miss Lizzie ANTLE; Robt. L. POYNTER to Miss Etta PETTY; Joseph G. BLACKFORD to Miss Fannie L. MORTON; A. L. HUBBARD to Miss Mary A. WATSON, Wm. P. PHELPS to Miss Mary W. GADBERRY; Jas. P. CONOVER to Miss May WILLIAMS. Last Sunday afternoon a party of eighteen ladies and gentlemen reached Columbia, in buggies, from the White Oak section. From the public square they drove to the residence of Rev. W. B. CAVE, two of the party desiring to be married. A knock at the door soon brought the minister to the front, and while Mr. James P. CONOVER and Miss May WILLIAMS were seated in their buggy, the solemn and impressive ceremony which unites two hearts was pronounced, after which all the crowd rtarted (sic) on their homeward trip. Last week we reported on three Mexican soldiers in Adair County, but the corrected list is as follows: W. C. TURK, John EUBANK, William CABBELL, Jas. O. NELSON, 91 years old, John W. SEXTON, Felix MORRISON, J. CAMPBELL, Wm. EARLES, O. P. BENNETT, and Wm. CAVE, making a todal (sic) of ten. These men all served in Capt. Jack SQUIRES company. The Colonel of the regiment to which they belonged was John S. WILLIAMS, of Montgomery county. Dr. M. O. SALLEE, the well-known dentist, has located in Liberty. He is a good workman and an excellent citizen, and we commend him to the people of his new surroundings. Perhaps the largest man in all this country was a citizen of Russell county, and died some years ago. It was Mr. Geo. HARRIS, and old Virginian by birth, who settled in Russell county many years ago. He was over six feet tall, weighed 430 pounds and measured 78 inches around the abdomen. In sitting he occupied two chairs and in the summer months his room had to be kept sprinkled with water to preven (sic) suffocation. Mr. S. D. JOHNSTON, a native of Adair County, and for many years a citizen of Columbia, is in feeble health. He has been living in Louisville for forty-five years and a few weeks ago he was met by a Columbian. He stated that he would like very much to see his old friends, but his age and feeble condition precludes a visit to Adair County. He is now 83 years old. >From Kimble: - --Married on the 20th, Mr. Joe MAUPIN to Miss Josie KINNETT. >From Sewellton: - --Born, to the wife of Ben GLOVER, 18th, a son. At Louisville, Eddie HOFFMAN, eighteen years old, killed Charley CALLAHAN. CALLAHAN made a remark about HOFFMAN's sister, whereupon HOFFMAN pounced upon him and beat him into insensibility. Ben LONEY, aged 11 years, of Carlisle county, accidentally shot himself, the load entering his left side, producing a fatal injury. The loss of her wedding ring completely prostrated Mrs. J. F. TEDDER, of Paducah, who had been married by two months, and she died from the shock. The four-year-old child of Clint BROWN, of Daviess county, fell into a tub of boiling water and was scalded to death. Albert SAHN, a messenger boy, was struck by a runaway team in Louisville and killed. As the result of a family quarrel, Joe MILLER was shot and killed by Capie DAVS at Sunny Dale, Ohio county. Martin COLLIER, aged 76, fell dead while conversing with friends in Letcher county. Wm. BROWN, of Marion county, was crushed to death by a falling tree. A Cruel Wife: John PYLE, a Bowling Green photographer, has filed suit for divorce against Maggie PYLE. He seeks relief on the grounds of cruelty. His wife was Miss Maggie GAULTNEY of near Rich Pond. They married January 18, 1900. In his petition young Mr. PYLE says his wife has beed (sic) unkind and cruel to him; that she struck him in the face in public and compelled him to leave the premises. In his petition he states his wife on different occasions locked him out of the house, turned off the servants he had hired and compelled him to do his own cooking. It is farther charged in the petition that she threatened to poison him and refused to live with him, and that she drove him out of the house. He also says that he is in danger of great bodily harm at her hands if he lives longer with her. Finally he asks for an absolute divorce and that his wife be restored to her maiden name, Maggie GAULTNEY. Contributed by: "Carol Moody" Date: Tue, 10 Jun 1997