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Doug Sherman Sun Dec 29 13:46:43 1996
I am trying to find out what happened to Robert CHEEK and Margaret COX CHEEK after 1880. They were married 22 Sep 1849 in Claiborne Co., TN, and they moved their family to Laurel Co. sometime between 1870 and 1874. The family is listed in Laurel Co. in the 1880 Census. Children include Emaline, Matilda, Floyd, Henley, Andy, Elizabeth, and Robert. Andy (and perhaps others) was married and lived in Clay County until the 1920's. I cannot find any info on Robert or Margaret in the 1900 census.

Michael Belew Sat Dec 28 19:13:58 1996
I am looking for information on the Belew and Noe Families. My grandfather, Charles Belew may have been born in Laurel County. He Married Stella Noe and lived in Harlan County where my father, Robert Belew was born in 1928. My great-grandparent's names were Thomas and Amanda Noe.
Alvena Hill Mon Dec 23 20:28:17 1996
I am looking for Hill descendents in Whitley, Knox and Laurel counties of Southeastern Kentucky. I am especially interested in descendents of Aquiller Hill, who came from England prior to 1800, and two of his sons, John Wesley & James Hill. James was born May 27, 1807 & died October 28, 1855. He is buried in the Orpha Hill cemetery on Meadow Creek in Whitley County, Ky.
Patty Brashear Sun Dec 22 19:45:29 1996
Would like any information on Mose EVANS who m. Evelyn OWENS both born in Laurel Co., KY. Any information such as parents, marriage date, death date, and names of children would be appreciated.

John "JT" Taylor Sun Dec 22 09:42:10 1996
My GFather John VIARS died in Laurel County in 1976. He was m. to Nellie LOCKARD. Looking for any Information on them. They lived in various parts of KY for many years. I belive both were born in KY but have no proof. My mother Cecil M. VIARS was born in KY and am not certain but think she may have been born in Estill County. Any information on any VIARS or LOCKARD will be appreciated.

Dick Howell Sat, Dec 21 10:38:53 1996
I am searching for mainly ancestors of Joseph COLEMAN. Joseph was brn in LAUREL CTY, KY c. 1832. He was killed in the battle of Richmond c. 1863. All geneology pertaining to Joseph COLEMAN will be appreciated.
Harold D. Bussell Tue Dec 17 17:20:38 1996
Carpenter, James P., b VA bef 1790, d aft 1840 in Laurel Co., KY James had 10 children, Harrison b 1/7/1814, Mary Ann, William, John G., Elizabeth (Ibby), Elisa, Garrard, Eliza, George and Angeline. Harrison, my G G Grandfather, m Patient Jane Evans and had 3 children, Nancy Jane, b 8/17/1844, d 1/31/1862 in Rockcastle Co., KY Mary Francis, b 4/1845 in Pulaski Co., KY, d 3/17/1925 in Rockcastle Co., KY. (My G Grandmother) and Sarah Ann b aft 1846, d Unknown
Carole Crank 801-296-6357 Tue Dec 17 23:38:01 1996
I am looking into CRANKs of Rockcastle and Knox Co, Ky. Time Frame from 1800 to 1950. Also, I'm looking into WIGGINS, DENNY, OWENS, and VAUGHNs. They all are from Rockcastle, Laurel Counties. Need some marriages, and death dates. My phone number is 801-296-6357. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Debbie Hibbard Sun Dec 15 18:32:03 1996
I am looking for the HIBBARD and PARMAN families of Laurel County, Kentucky. My father, Charles Bruce Hibbard was born in London...We don't know anything about his father Charles Hibbard, but his mom, June Winnie Parman born June 19, 1915 and Matt C. Parman, her father, born April 6, 1881/died May 28, 1945 were both born in Laurel Co.. If anyone has any info on these people, please feel free to contact me. I am researching now!:) Thanks

Lynn Krowczyk Mon Dec 16 05:38:13 1996
Looking for burial pace of Rebecca CORN Moore, wife of James A. Moore of Laurel Co. Rebecca died in 1907. In 1900 census the Moores were living in Newcomb area. I can't find a death record or burial place for her. Another researcher gave me the date, but I can not find confirmation of it or the burial place. I was also told that she died in Lily? Can anyone help? Thanks.
Je Oldham Sat Dec 14 1996
I am searcing for information on Eli Stansberry m. America Watkins in Laurel Co. Ky. 7Dec. 1837 . I have his parents as David Stansberry b. 1784 Wilkes Co.N.C. d. 02Dec. 1855 Whitley Co. Ky. Mother Rachel Holeman b. 4May 1789 Caswell Co. N.C. America Watkins parents Luke W. Watkins Jr. b3Feb,1801 Knox Co.KY d. 2 Sep. 1872 Chariton Co., Mo. Mother Sarah "Sally" Stansbury b 1805 Burke Co. N.C. d @1865 Laurel Co. Ky. Luke deserted family went to Mo. America d.@1842 Laurel Co. Ky. Any help or information on these families would be appreciated. Other Surnames inc. Southerland,Hopkins, Lewing, America Watkins and Eli Stansberry 's daughter Amanda Matilda Stansberry b. Jun 1841 Laurel Co. Ky. M John M. Black 31 Dec. 1857 in Casey Co. KY. ( These are my Mothers' gr-grandparents. )

12725 F.M. 2305 Belton, Tx. 76513 Thank you .

Ron Phelps Sat Dec 14 11:42:20 1996
I'm looking for info on my gg-grandpa, William Amos PHELPS, born in KY. I looked through the 1880 KY census and found only a few possible matches. One happen to be in Laurel Co, he was William age 16 son of John M PHELPS age 51. I know my gg-grandpa married Mattie ODOM, also born in KY, and moved to Union Co KY were he had some kids from 1888-1895. This is all I have. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Bev Chandler Fri Dec 13 17:01:25 1996
I'm interested in any information you may have about the ancestors of Mary Jane Benge m. to Pleas. Bruner. They are both buried in the General Jarvis Jackson Cemetary on 13th Street in London. Their daughter, Eliza Bruner Proffitt was my G-Grandmother. Thanks for your help!
Ken Adams
Seeking info on John ADAMS, Pulaski & Laurel Cty, father(?)of Wm ADAMS(b.1817 d.84-1899 m.1-16-1840 to Sarah Warren. Children of Wm.:Mary Ann(WOOD)1840, Charles b.1842 d.2-21-1862 w/Co K 7th KY Inf,James N.1846,Lucy 1849,Benjamin1850,Prince Albert 1854,Hannah 1859,Eliza 1862,Martha 1863,Christopher 1866,Greenup 1868, Wm F. 1870 Pls Write Ken Adams,1332 Park Glen Rd,Knoxville,TN 37919

Lee HartFri Dec 13 07:11:31 1996
Seeking info on George Brock, born 1809 in Tn. Wifes name was Abigail. The had a daughter named Frances who married Theophilus Elam 2 Apr. 1855 in Laurel Co. Ky.
Lee Hart Fri Dec 13 07:17:22 1996
Seeking info on Theophilus Elam born 1832 in Va. Married Frances Brock 2 Apr. 1855 Laurel Co. Ky.
L. Rogers Fri Dec 13 08:32:34 1996
Looking for information on BUFORD,THOMAS and BUFORD,THOMAS JEFFERSON of Laurel County Ky.

BETTY JANE USARY HYLTON Mon Dec 9 15:11:28 1996
In her application for an 1812 pension, Nancy HOBBS USURY stated that her husband, Thomas USURY (Usary, Usuay, USAY, UASERY) died in London [Laurel County], Kentucky. Searching for the location of his grave and any information about the cause of death. Also, interested in any information about this family. TIA

Cinda Deaton Tue Dec 10 11:19:45 1996
I am looking for relatives of Joshua Cox. He was born on 11-02-1877. He married Betsy Bingham. She was born on 12-12-1853. They were married on 1-20-1875. I do not know how many children they had. William Addison Cox is a son of theirs. He was born on 12-12-1853. He married Julie Teague(?) Bingham. She was born on 3-27-1858?. I am not sure if that is her birth date. If anyone knows of their parents or any relatives please contact me by email or snail mail. My address is: Cinda Deaton P.O. Box 1014 Pineville, KY 40977 Thanks.....
Dale T. Collins Sun Dec 8 16:52:34 1996
Daniel Collins and Cynthia Ann Carter was married in Laurel Co. 1925?
Dale T. Collins Sun Dec 8 17:08:30 1996
Death: Father: James Thomas Carter, Died Oct 1908, East Bernstadt, KY. Mother: Eliza Ann George, Died Jan 1948, East Bernstadt, KY. Birth: (F) Mahalia Jane Carter, Born: Jun 1887, East Bernstadt, KY. (F) Cynthia Ann Carter, Born: Dec 1890, East Bernstadt, KY. (F) Perl May Carter, Born: Apr 1896, East Bernstadt, KY. (F) Vessie Marie Carter, Born: May 1902, East Bernstadt, KY (F) Sallye Ann Carter, Born: Sep 1904, East Bernstadt, KY

Marianne J Montgomery Wed, 4 Dec 1996 09:07:49 PST
The CASTEEL family I seek is John CASTEEL b. 1778 who married Eleanor METCALF in 1804. He was in the war of 1812. Born in Greenbrier Co., VA and moved to Laurel Co., KY. They had sons James, Norris, David Weaver, and Hiram CASTEEL. Probably daughters, too. James, by the way, had maried Elizabeth Wild, and his brother, Norris married Palmyra Wild..

Some of the chidren (of James) moved to Mercer Co., MO.

James had a son Harrison Randall CASTEEL. He married Rachel FURBISH. . Harrison and Rachel had a son, Clay CASTEEL. They had left Laurel Co. and moved to Mercer Co., MO, and Parker Co., TX, and Newton Co., ARK.

Reba McMillan Tue, 3 Dec 1996 18:24:00 -0700 (MST)
Researching my grandparents, married in London, Laurel Co KY, Nov 23, 1887. His name is Elisha Jordan CRAWFORD (b. 5/17/1865 in KY, d. 7/26/1943 in Idaho) and her name was Christina Ellen TUTTLE (b. 4/10/1871 in Indiana, d. 4/17/1954 in Idaho). First child, Nancy Jane CRAWFORD (b.1/11/1889)was born in London KY. Family moved to Idaho in 1894. Would like to hear from anyone that may be researching this family.
Annette Smiley Tue, 3 Dec 1996 12:53:20 -0500
I recently found that my Great Grandfather, Nathanial Taylor THACKER was born in Laurel County, Ky. Do you know of anyone who is researching the Thacker family related to the Laurel county area? Any help would be appreciated.

Katie McGraw Tue, 3 Dec 1996 12:53:20 -0500
I am searching for information regarding my great-grandfather who ran away from home when he was 11.

Roy Bowling -born November 28, 1903 in London, Kentucky -died March 22, 1985 in Middletown, Ohio

Parents- Daniel and Martha (Bailey) Bowling
Daniel Bowling -born ? -died ? -married in 1894 in Clay County, Kentucky His parents- Sarah Grey is all I know

Martha Bailey -born October 16, 1874 in Leslie County, Kentucky -died March 23, 1951, I'm not sure where Her parents- Haillison and Sallie (Nance) Bailey

I received this information from my grandmother, bless her heart she did not know much about her father's, Roy Bowling, side. Apparently, Daniel and Martha Bowling eventually divorced somewhere in Kentucky.

Anything would help- even information on who or where I can contact.

Pam Robertson Ripplinger Mon Dec 2 07:51:53 1996
I am looking for the following: William Harrison BERNARD, believe he would have been born circa 1870. He married Mary Catherine (Molly) JUSTICE in August, 1891 in Casey Co. They had one daughter named Lena BERNARD who was born Oct. 1890 in Libertyville, Ky. according to her death certificate. Would this be Liberty, Casey Co.? Mary Catherine JUSTICE was born Oct. 10, 1875 in Bradfordsville, ? Co., KY., the daughter of Elbert Gamewell JUSTICE and Minerva Jane KING (who was born in Breckingridge Co.) In August, 1895, Mary Catherine JUSTICE married Coleman BERNARD, believed to be a cousin of William Harrison BERNARD. By 1902, Mary Catherine was married in Laurel Co. Would especially like any information or links to William Harrison or Coleman BERNARD.
C M Wilburn Sun Dec 1 13:54:57 1996 NEW email ADDRESS
Need information on Sarah (Sallie) LOVINS, born 1859-60, Laurel Co. Ky, to Manuel LOVINS and Emiline POLLEY married Feb 1859. On Oct 11, 1866, Manuel LOVINS married Elisa J NIX. They had 2 children, William born abt 1868 and Mary E bn abt 1869. Sarah LOVINS married Burrel N WILBURN about 1877 or 1878, they had 5 children. Sarah died about 1890-91 and is buried in unmarked grave in the Floyd Cemetery in Laurel County. Thanks for any information.
Dean Inman Sat Nov 30 16:08:05 1996
My greatgrandparents were Willoughby B INMAN (b. abt 1837 d. abt 1912) who married Martha Jane HOLT (b. 28 May 1838, d. 26 Jun 1916). I know very little about them. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Laura Schultz Wed, 27 Nov 1996 08:57:17
My KY names:
ABRAMS, BOWMAN, DICKEY, FOWLER, GABBARD, HILL, HUGHES, LAKE/LAKES/LAX/LACKS, MCGUIRE, ROBINSON, SKINNER, SPARKS,
TIPTON, WITT

ROBINSONs were in Laurel Co. for a spell, all others were in nearby Jackson, Madison, Estill, Clay and Knox/Whitley. Frances "Frankie" DICKEY is my mystery ancestor - don't know where in KY she was from.

Willing to share my info. Continually looking for additions and corrections. Always thrilled to find a new cousin.

Kim Rowlett Tue, 26 Nov 1996 21:19:14
I'm interested in finding more information on the following Hammond family, of which, the most distant connection I have is in Laurel. He is William Finley (called Finley) Hammond, born 31 Jan 1871 in Grey, Laurel, KY. He had left the area by 1893, when he married Mariam Shackleford in Madison Co., AR. They had children: Lonnie Gail, Floy S., Carl Rubie, Benjamin Troy, Lexie Dewey, Joseph Richard Alfred, Mary, James Arch, Olivia Audrey, and Viva Serena. All were born in either Madison or Boone Counties, Arkansas.

Finley Hammond was murdered in Harrison, Boone, AR, 6 Feb 1925. My husband's uncle says that his brothers moved to Muskgokee, OK.

I have had no luck locating the early William Finley on censuses, in any of the known areas in which he lived. Any suggestions would be wonderfully welcome. I, think, surely, his family must have left Laurel County by 1880, but, where did they go?

Connie Herring Tue Nov 26 17:08:05 1996
I had previously requested help with the name James Thomas BULLOCK & Oda BULLOCK. I found the information I needed and am now looking for information on their father William BULLOCK and his wife Martha Susan PARROT (she is listed as Susan on the marriage license of James Thomas Bullock). It is believed that William BULLOCK had another family. Wm. BULLOCK was living in Knox Co. in 1904 (School Census records). James and Otie (Oda) age were listed as 12 & 13 respectively. According to my uncles memories - he felt their families had come from the Rockcastle County area. Thanks for any help you can give.

Clay B. Powell Tue Nov 26 07:24:23 1996
I'm researching the James M. Cole and Sarah "Saddie" A. Smith family. One of their children Sarah A.(Cole)Powell married Larkin A. Powell. The family may have moved from Knox Co., KY to Jackson Co. then to Indiana. Anyone having information should E-mail to CPowell974@aol.com
Alma Greenwood Sun Nov 24 15:15:08 1996
Interested in POLLY family which can be found in Knox and Whitley Counties early 1800s on. Also in DOWIS and GODSEY who are in Knox, Whitley, and Laurel Counties during the same time. My great great grandfather Campbell ENGLE (1825-1886) m Tempa Serilda POLLY. His parents were John and Mary CAMPBELL ENGLE and hers were JOSEPH and Telitha DOWIS POLLY, daughter of Jesse and Charity MILLS DOWIS.
Richard O. Johnson Mon Nov 25 16:14:32 1996
Peter HASH appears in tax records of laurel co. from 1848 through 1858, then apparently removed to Greene co. IN. He had a number of children, including certainly John Hash b. 1827 d. 1910 in Laurel co.; who were his other children? Some possible prospects include the William Hash on tax lists beginning 1850; the Aaron Hash who m. Rachel Johnson in Laurel co. in 1863; the Rutha Hash who married Frank Williams in Whitley co. ca. 1858; and Ahart Hash, b. ca. 1842, d. Los Angeles, CA 1919. Anyone interested in this family is urged to contact me!--Richard O. Johnson, roj@nccn.net, P. O. Box 235, Grass Valley, CA 95945,.
Judy Hill Thu Nov 21 19:35:30 1996
I have been looking for the parents of my g-grandmother, Martha J. ANDERSON for over 3 years. She seems to have just appeared in Greene Co., IN overnight. Martha and George W. CRANE applied for a marriage license Dec. 13, 1853 in Greene Co., IN but it was not returned so I have no parents names for her. In the 1860 Monroe Co., IN census, Martha states she was born in KY and is 23 years old. In each census, she held to being born ca 1837 and being born in KY. The 1880 Greene Co., IN census states that her father was born in TN and mother - unknown. No death cert. was filed. Martha and George were first buried in a small church cemetery in Monroe Co., IN that kept no records. They were later moved to a larger cemetery but as they were buried previously, no records as to family were made. Martha's tombstone shows her dates as April 12, 1835 to October 21, 1898. This does not match the ages she gave on each census. Now to get to where Laurel Co., KY might come into the picture. An Ezekiel and Jane ANDERSON are listed in the 1850 Laurel Co., KY census. They next appear in Greene Co., IN in the 1860 census. Martha could easily fit into this family in the 1850 census but if she did, where was she? Ezekiel was first married to Lucinda McFARLAND. What happened to her? Was Martha with her somewhere? Ezekiel's 2nd wife, Jane, had been married to a MORRIS. I also have records from the Old Union Cemetery. This lists a John M. ANDERSON 5-26-1798 to 3-16-1851, and his wife, Mary C. ANDERSON 9-26-1803 to 12-22-1848. Could these be Martha's parents? I realize I am grasping at straws but I am getting desperate. I feel Martha had to leave some family in KY that could still have ties there. In the case that the names of Martha and George W. CRANE'S children could help, here they are: Martha Jane, John Asbury, Lucinda Abigail, James M., Joseph Wesley, George Hannigan, Thomas Franklin (my grandfather), Horace Edward, Charles Elmer. Also, possibly a William E. CRANE who died Dec. 8, 1866. All were born in IN with the exception of Horace Edward CRANE who was born in Windsor, IL Aug. 25, 1875. I know this is awful long but I hope all of this will make sense to someone. THANKS!

Cinda Deaton Sun Nov 24 05:35:40 1996
I am looking for decendants of Joshua Cox and Betsy Bingham Cox. They were married on 1-20-1875 in Bell County, KY. I do not know how many children they had but I am a decendant of a son Lige Cox and Lula Brock. I do not know much more but that they had 10 children. And lived in the Harlan, Bell, and Whitley Counties
Steve Rich Sun Nov 24 09:09:58 1996
Anderson D. Jones married Mildred Yager November 11, 1844 in Laurel Co., Kentucky. Searching for their parents. Anderson Jones was born ca. 1812 in Kentucky. Mildred Yager was born ca. 1821 in Kentucky, and may have been the daughter of Joseph Yager and Sally Chick/Cheek. Have a hunch that Anderson may have been the son of a Darling Jones. William J. Jones, son of Anderson and Mildred, was born December 20, 1850 in Laurel Co., KY. He married Sarah J. Rudder (daughter of Thomas Rudder and Margaret Fry) in Laurel Co., KY on March 10, 1875. They later moved to St. Paul, Madison Co., Arkansas.
Ewing McDaniel Mon Nov 11 10:14:58 1996
I am looking for information on my McDaniel, Taylor, Hubbard, Bolton, and Mullins families in Laurel county, Kentucky. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Mac
Suzanne Brecht Sun Nov 10 08:39:00 1996
Searching for burial place of Washington OWENS m. Emmalissa JOHNSON ca. 1854 Laurel Co. Washington is a Civil War Vet. In late life he lived with his neice Malissa VAUGHN in London (Laurel Co.), Ky. Any info on this family appreciated.
Bill Carr Mon Nov 4 10:37:55 1996
I am looking for information on Larkin MURRELL b.1826 TN md Nancy Jane BOLING/BOWLING/BOLLING 1845 Breathitt Co, KY, Nancy was the daughter of Elijah Bolling/Bowling & Susannah ROBERTS, she was born in 1828 in Perry Co, KY. Larkin and Nancy had 13 children: Elijah 1846-1876, Susannah 1847-?, William 1849-?, Polly Mary 1 Feb 1850-3 May 1936, Thomas 3 Apr 1853-?, Lucinda C. 12 May 1855-?, Margarette 1859-?, Emaline 1861- ?, Eliza 1865-3/14/1954?, Elvira 1867-?, Martha 1869-?, Henry L. 3 Feb 1871-12/13/1957. I think they were from Turkey Creek in Breathitt Co., KY.
Larry Herrin Mon Nov 4 20:21:11 1996
William HERRIN, Sr. moved to Laurel Co. from Pulaski Co. in 1737 after marrying Sary WHITAKER, his 2nd wife. He had one son Thomas HERRON by her. Living in Laurel Co. were his two sons: William HERRON, Jr. and Shadrack HERRON who died in the Civil War. Their mother was Sally EVANS, daughter of Capt. John EVANS of Pulaski Co. William was the son of Shadrack HERRING who came from Rowan Co., NC in 1792 to Clark Co., KY in 1793. He was there until Montgomery Co. broke off in 1797. Shadrack, his brother William HERRING, and a widow, Sarah HERRING traveled together and came to Lincoln Co. in 1798, it becoming Pulaski in 1799. William HERRING died in 1818 Pulaski Co., leaving wife, JAne and his line went to Marion Co., IN as well as Bourbon Co., KY. Shadrack HERRING moved to Jackson Co., AL in 1820. I am looking for all possible information on the HERRIN/HERRON families of Laurel Co. and any help im identifying the parents of William [bef 1765-1818] and Shadrack HERRING [1765/1770-aft 1830]. William HERRIN, Sr. was born in 1786 NC and died in May 1860 in Laurel Co., KY.
John Vaughn Mon Oct 28 20:56:58 1996
Seeking information on William VAUGHN m. Rebecca BRUMMETT, Jesse Westerfield MCFADDEN m. Sally Ruth CHESNUT. Both couples lived in Laurel Co., KY in the early 1800's.

ALBERT LLOYD, JR. Tue Oct 22 19:27:39 1996
I am looking for my great-grandfather Ambrose Lloyd. He was from Laurel Co., Ky. he was married to a Ray, I don't have her name. He was to have came out of Zanesville, Ohio. He probaly died around the turn-of-the- century.Anyone with knowledge of my family, please contact me at: Box 502 Hatfield Drive Cumberland, Ky. 40823
Bill Carr Mon Oct 21 08:34:14 1996
I am researching Andy SMITH, Mildred Hampton; Tom NAPIER, Nancy ROGERS, Fred NAPIER & Clara SMITH family lines. My maternal grandfather was Ernest NAPIER and my maternal grandmother was Ethel DAVIS. I would like any information concerning the SMITH's, NAPIER's, DAVIS's, & HARRIS's. I have information from the MURRELL family back to POCAHONTAS, including BOLING/BOLLING/BOWLING & ROLFE information. Please contact me via snail mail at: Bill Carr

Jay Downton Sat Oct 19 13:21:11 1996
I am looking for any Gregory lines in Laurel County. My grandmother was Lucy Gregory Brewer. She was born in London in or around 1889. She had a twin sister named Laura and a brother named George. Her mother was Polly Cox Gregory. My grandmother married John Brewer, who I believe was from Corbin. They settled in Cincinnati later on. Lucy had 13 children. Laura married James Hammonds and had 17 children. Thank you for your help.
Jannetta Jones Mon Sep 30 19:46:41 1996
Hi, I have just started gathering the pieces to the puzzle of my family. Any info would be apprecieated. My name is Jannetta Jones, I live in Dayton Ohio. My Mother's family have a long history in Laurel and Jackson Counties (KY). My Mothers maiden name is Holt. Her mothers maiden name was Martha Ellen Price she married Ben Holt. Both of my mothers grandmothers had the maiden name of Cornelius. Louvernia Cornelius married George Price and Betty Ann Cornelius married John Holt. Some of my relatives are still in the area, I plan on visiting cemetaries soon. Thanks
Ruby Aileen "PETREY" Coleman Thu Sep 19 10:28:51 1996
My grandfather was Noah Everett Petrey and our family is from Whitley and Laurel Counties. He was first married to Ruth Ann Davis and I am from that generation: however he remarried a Virginia Catherine Calloway and had three children. My grandfather died in 1970 and we lost contact with the children. I am searching for them. They are Floyd Raymond Petrey born 4/1/1964 , Martha Marie Petrey born 4/19/1965 and Ernest Noah Petrey born 3/8/1966. They were last seen in Cincinatti,Ohio. Anyone having information please contact me at eugene@2geton.net

TOM HANEY Thu Sep 19 11:23:16 1996
I AM TRYING TO GET THE MAIDEN NAME OF MY G/G/G GRANDMOTHER MAR AROUND 1840 1ST CHILD BORN SUMMER 1841 JOHNSON CO KY. MY G\G\G WILLIAM HANEY/WIFE ALWAYS LISTED AS ELIZABETH A. WOULD LIKE A MARR DATE ALSO.CHECK LAWRANCE,FLOYD.BOYD GREENUP THANKS
Rae Seeman Mon Sep 16 12:37:44 1996
Please Help! Researching WISE/WISER and GRINDSTAFF My grgr grandfather Remus WISE/WISER was born in KY 1819, He married Sarah GRINDSTAFF 1 Nov 1842 in Laurel County KY. A biography states Remus was left an orphan at age 3 and Chapman WATKINS raised him. I want to know who were his parents and siblings. I do not have a trace of Sarah Grindstaff, I want to know were her parents and siblings. Both of them died in Linn county MO in 1889. Any information greatly appreciated. Rae Seeman kleenex@ix.netcom.com
Karen Parker Sun Sep 15 09:19:51 1996
CAMPBELL in Knox (the part that later became Whitley) County: In 1810 Alexander Campbell's will was probated with the following legatees: Nathan Shelly, Elizabeth Shelly, Jacob Herman, Alex. Campbell, (son of Jas. Campbell), Jas. Campbell, Wm. Campbell, Sam Campbell, Jeremiah Campbell, Eliz. Campbell, Jasper Campbell, Jno. Campbell, Alex. Campbell, (son of Jno. Campbell), Suy Campbell, Catherin Campbell, Wm. Campbell, Nancy Campbell, Sam Shelly. Does anyone know these people? I would like to know the relationships among them. Any assistance will be appreciated.

Judi Collins Fri Aug 30 18:38:10 1996
My grandmother was born in Laurel Co. KY. I am seeking information on Lawson C. WILLIAMS (b. 1806 in NC)m. Margaret Ann (Peggy Ann) EVANS (b. 1813 in Rockcastle Co., KY). Their known children: John Hudson, Martha, Mary Ann, Sarah, William Randall. Lawson's siblings(?): James, Tillman, Wilkerson, & Ellen. They came from NC with their widowed mother(possibly named Eleanor or Sarah). John Hudson WILLIAMS m. Sarah Louisa LAWS (1830 TN) Sarah's father was William Welcomb LAWS. Also looking for info on Larkin BLACK m. L. BENGE(?). Brothers of Larkin BLACK: John, Gilby/Gilvy, & James. Larkin BLACK's children: Richard, Louisa, James, Margaret/Maggie, & Martha Francis. Will appreciate any info on these lines.

William H. Lovelace, Sr. Sun Aug 25 13:41:00 1996
I am looking looking for Lovelace connections. The line would run from, Maryland (John Baptist Lovelace), to North Carolina to Kentucky. With movement to Eastern Kentucky by Elias (who founded the town of Lovelaceville in the 1800' s)) and family members. I have a significant data base and am willing to share with any interested persons who have a mutual interest.
Phyllis Rickard Thu Aug 8 16:56:03 1996
Am researching many names/families in Laurel, Knox, Clay, and Madison counties including JACKSON: Reuben, etc., William HARKLEROAD, JONES (2 separate families: Isaac V. JONES, Sr. and Evan JONES), Samuel WEAVER, Alexander and John Craig BLACK and many, many others connected to these people.

Phyllis Rickard, 340 March Dr., Adrian, MI 49221

Phyllis Rickard Thu Aug 8 17:08:38 1996
Am especially interested in finding descendants of the following siblings of my gr-grandfather, James Harkleroad JACKSON, Sr.: Susan, b ca 1868, d by 1922 (not sure if she married); Catherine (Kate), b. 28 July 1871, d. 16 May 1934, m. John W. SPITSER, res. Lesbas, Laurel Co in 1922; Sarah (Sallie), b. May 1874, m. #1 a BROCK (widow in 1900), #2 a CARL, res. Winchester in 1922; David JACKSON, b. May 1877, d. prob. 1930s, killed by a train, had a son, Earl, res. Fariston in 1922; Nathaniel Montgomery JACKSON, b. Jan 1881, res. London in 1922. Thank you.

Phyllis Rickard, 340 March Dr., Adrian, MI 49221

Rusty Francis Fri Aug 9 17:22:15 1996
I am looking for information on any Francis I can find. I live in Monroe Co. Ky. and know that there are several FRANCISes in this county. I can not connect them at this time but would like to try. I have info on several FRANCISes in Barren Co. and some in Virginia.

Amy Vaughan Sat Aug 10 15:36:04 1996
Seeking information about William Patrick Vaughan b.abt. 1750 in Wales(?) d. 1838 in Madison, ARK, lived in eastern KY part of his adult life. M. Fair-A-Bee Lunah (Fereby Benton Lunah), poss. a Cherokee. Son William b. 1789 m. Sarah (?). Son Patrick m. Suzannah Hatfield. Son John P. m. Helen Mace. Son Walter Martin b.1878 m. Callie Conley. Also interested in related lines: Hatfield, Conley, Davis, Baldridge, Dawson, Spradlin, Hackworth Collins, Hicks, Gibson, Haywood, and Fitzpatrick.
Cindy Crawford Sun Aug 11 06:20:09 1996
Looking for any CHASTEEN information. I am interested in the parents of JAMES CHASTTEN Rev War vet. Also looking for Elizabeth Chasteen who married a DURHAM. I would like to know the Durham she married. Any help more than appreciated. I will share what I have.

Lynn Krowczyk Tue Aug 6 12:10:22 1996
Update on my previous query - Thanks everyone who answered my previous query. I have found the burial place of Daniel "Huston" Tompkins and also verifed that his parents were indeed Eli Tompkins and Mary Jane Godsey. Turns out I found two "cousins" on this line. Thanks again. Any other Tompkins, Godsey relatives please contact me!
Lynn Krowczyk Mon Jul 29 18:06:02 1996
TOMPKINS, Daniel "Huston" - born abt 1855-65 in Laurel Co? Married Clara GRAYBEAL in Laurel, 1883. They had children: Laura, Jesse, George, William and Martha. Daniel "Huston" died 1895-1900 in Laurel Co. His parents might be Eli TOMPKINS and Mary Jane GODSEY. Need confirmation of parents and also burial place for Daniel. Also looking for descendants of this line. Please contact by email: lynn1224@aol.com
Mary Alley Thu Jul 25 07:55:22 1996
There were several FREEMAN households in Laurel Co., KY at the time of the 1830 census. I'd like to exchange information with anyone working on these families. In fact, I'd like to hear from anyone researching KY FREEMANs.
Herb and Jodie Depke Thu Jul 25 08:05:35 1996
I would appreciate any and all information about James S rse, wiling to pay expenses. Thank you. Jodie Depke 4042 White Chapel Lane Loveland OH 45140

Janet E Crowley Thu Jul 25 09:03:57 1996
Peter and Nancy ELAM arrived in Laurel County about 1835 from VA. Their son Thomas Joshua ELAM married Margaret Hodge in 1848. Their son Evan ELAM married Margaret Jane Weaver in 1879. I am seeking proof that Joshua ELAM was brother to EP, Daniel and Theophilus ELAM. I know notheing about Margaret HODGE's family and need to find her parents. I have lots of information about the WEAVERs but need to fill in some gaps.
Patty Knapke Thu Jul 25 09:09:57 1996
I am seeking information about Jeremiah (Jerry) Young, b. about 1843 in Kentucky and d. 12/30/1917 in Knox County, Kentucky. He was the son of Hiram Young and Elizabeth Shell Young of Laurel County. He was a Sergeant in the Kentucky 49th Volunteer Infantry, Company E (Union) from August 1863 until he was mustered out in December of 1864 at Lexington, KY. I lose track of him from 1864 until he shows up again on the Laurel County 1890 Special Census for Civil War Veterans who have applied for pension. He was then again living in Laurel County. I know that he had at least one child, Mary Frances Young Gregory and that he was married three times. The questions I would like answered are: where was he living from 1864 until 1890; who were his wives; and who were his children? Any help in finding answers will be greatly appreciated!

Stan Cornelius Jun 30 1996
Elihu CORNELIUS md Mary HE[N]SON in Knox co KY in 1804. John CORNELIUS md Rachel BUNDS(BONDS, BOND) in Madison co. KY in 1806. Do any of you CORNELIUS researchers have either one of these guys or girls in your family database? Do any of you know any of the names of children born to either of these marriages. SOMEBODY PLEASE! SOMEBODY must have these guys. The last immaculate conception was more than 1800 years before that.

Stan Cornelius Jun 30 1996
Elizabeth SIMPSON md A.CORNELIUS in Laurel Co in Nov 1838. Delila(maybe Debra)SIMPSON md John CORNELIUS in 1846 in Laurel co. Prior censuses of Laurel show a John Simpson with a bunch of family and the 1840 census shows him to be 87 years old collecting a military pension. I am wondering if anybody know whether Elizabeth and Delila(Debra) are sisters and if this John SIMPSON is their father or perhaps grandfather.

Stan Cornelius Jun 30 1996
In 1850 Laurel census there is a family of NICHOLS, Robert E., wife Eliz SHIFLET and daughter Nancy(586, pg 79 of Laurel County Historical Society version of 1850 census with marriages and Vital statistics). My question is does anyone know what happened to this family and whether this Nancy is the mother of Mary Belle THOMPSON that md Lafayette CORNELIUS in 1880 in Jackson Co. The info we have is that Mary Belle(my greatgrandmother) was the daughter of Wm THOMPSON and Ancy NICHOLS. Thank you for searching your records. I have ESTILL Co cemetary book and will be glad to do lookups.

Mary Tipton Jun 29, 1996
We are trying to trace our TIPTON connection but the furthest back we can go is William Sutton TIPTON, b. Muskingum Cty., OH in 1840. We think his father is William TIPTON, from the 1840 Census CD. My own family is DOUGHTY and JONES from Laurel Cty. If you can relate to any of this, we would be delighted to get with you. My husband also has WILLIAMS, PEDENS, and JONES from Barren Cty.

Bill Hunter Jun 29, 1996
David CRAIG, son of George W. and Margaret SHARP CRAIG, married Sarah Ann HUNTER, daughter of Clark and Barshaba (LEE) HUNTER. at Knox county Kentucky July 10, 1855. They settled in Laurel county in the McHargue/Bush area. I need their descendants and would like to contact them. Families into which their children married were: WESTERFIELD, FARRIS, FULLER and possibley others. I have HUNTER ancestry back several generations. Will share.

Bill Hunter Jun 29, 1996
HUNTER/BROCK/BOLTON/SCALF/FREDERICK Thomas HUNTER, son of Clark and Barshaba (LEE) HUNTER, married at Knox County November 26, 1878, Mary Agnes BROCK. They settled in the McHargue area of Laurel County. Children were Elbert, Sarah, John and Elizabeth. Elbert married (1)Catherine SCALF and (2)Elsie C. _?_. John married (1) Martha BOLTON and (2)Rose Ann FREDERICK. Who did the girls marry? I need descendants of children. I have ancestry back several generations and will share.

Janet Elam Crowley Jun 20, 1996
Looking for any information or anyone else doing research of these Laurel County families: ELAM, WEAVER, COTTINGIM, HODGE. I have lots of info to share about the first three families; I know little about the last. Thanks!

Rita Stanifer Maggard Jun 20, 1996
Need info on STANIFER, COMBS, GODSEY, CORNETT, DEATON, JOHNSON, SPICER. Always willing to share!

Judy Atkisson Jun 9, 1996
There is a Daniel B. MURPHY listed on the 1910 census in the London/East Bernstadt area of Laurel Co. He was 49 at the time. His wife is listed as Frankie and children Elizabeth, 6, Daniel, 4, and Franklin, 1. If anyone has any information on this or any other Daniel MURPHY in KY around 1900, I would love to hear from them.

Donald F. Fletcher
I'm looking for any information on Moses KEMPER (b.ca. 1800-TN;D.aft.1880-Laurel Cty, KY) and his wife, Hannah (Jane) HENNEY, (b.ca.1808-IRL;d.bef.1880-Laurel Cty, KY). Moses owned several hundred acres in the area of Hazel Patch. Are there any cemetery records or similar records available for this area of Laurel County? Thanks for the assist.


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