Muhlenberg County Kentucky

Old Muhlenberg Map

Cemetery Records

Mount Olivet Cemetery

Notes

  1. Hammers, Marian G. “Muhlenberg County Kentucky Cemeteries.” Vol. 3. Madisonville, KY: Marian G. Hammers, 1978. 142.
  2. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 2, p. 26, no. 348: Joseph M. Bell & Mary F. Daniel.
  3. Hammers 3:142.
  4. 1880 U.S. census, Ohio Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., ED 180, p. 540c (stamped), dwell. 4, fam. 4, Mary F. Bell. Son Edward Bell living with Mary F. Bell.
  5. Hammers 3:142.
  6. 1850 U.S. census, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., Subdivision No. 2, p. 249 (stamped), dwell. 338, fam. 338, Joseph Bell.
  7. 1860 U.S. census, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., District No. 2, p. 783 (handwritten), dwell. 688, fam. 653, Mary F. Bell.
  8. 1870 U.S. census, Ohio Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., Rockport, p. 400 (stamped), dwell. 2, fam. 2, Mary F. Bell.
  9. Hammers 3:142.
  10. Kentucky Vital Statistics, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, Deaths, 1856-57: J.M. Bell.
  11. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 2, p. 26, no. 348: Joseph M. Bell & Mary F. Daniel.
  12. Hammers 3:141.
  13. Kentucky Death Certificate 1915-2371: Mrs. Maggie Neval Bennette.
  14. Broadway, Brenda White. ”Infant Bodine.” Find A Grave, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nelson, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. 28 Sept 2012. Web. Accessed 3 Jan 2017.
  15. Broadway, Brenda White. “Claude Bodine.” Find A Grave, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nelson, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. 28 Sept 2012. Web. Accessed 3 Jan. 2017. Unclear where the name “Claude” comes from. The layout of the gravestone inscription suggests that the Infant Son died 1928 while the Infant Daughter died 1935. See note 16.
  16. Kentucky Death Certificate 1935-10634: Bodine (Stillborn). Decedent's sex unmarked. Parents listed as Chas. Bodine and Ella Reed; however, Ella Reed was Chas. Bodine's mother, and, therefore, the decedent's grandmother.
  17. Hamnmers 3:142.
  18. Kentucky Death Certificate 1933-2494: Ella Bodine.
  19. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 16, p. 503: J.R. Bodine & Ella Reid.
  20. Hammers 3:142.
  21. Kentucky Death Certificate 1929-24884: James Robert Bodine.
  22. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 16, p. 503: J.R. Bodine & Ella Reid.
  23. Hammers 3:142.
  24. 1880 U.S. census, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., South Carrollton District, ED 132, p. 8d (stamped), dwell. 5, fam. 5, C.C. Sharp. Sallie A. Bodine and James R. Bodine are living with their grandparents C.C. and Joanah Sharp, parents of Sallie Ann Sharp Bodine.
  25. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 2, p. 117, no. 1201: Robert W. Bodine & Sally Ann Sharp.
  26. Hammers 3:142.
  27. Kentucky Death Certificate 1915-25429: Sallie Ann Bodine. The death certificate lists parents as J.R. Bodine and Sallie Sharp. This is incorrect. J.R. Bodine is the brother of the decedent, and Sallie Sharp would be the mother of both J.R. and Sally Bodine. See note 24.
  28. Hammers 3:141.
  29. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 20, p. 237: L.C. Brinkman & Anna B. Slaton.
  30. Hammers 3:141.
  31. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Will Book 4, p. 166: Last Will of Delphian Meadley, 1895.
  32. Hammers 3:141.
  33. Hammers 3:141.
  34. Hammers 3:141.
  35. 1900 U.S. census, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., Central City Magisterial District, ED 60, p. 32a (stamped), dwell. 41, fam. 31, L.C. Brinkman. Living with L.C. Brinkman is his daughter Kattie B. and his mother Catharine, born Mar 1820.
  36. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 20, p. 237: L.C. Brinkman & Anna B. Slaton.
  37. Hammers 3:142.
  38. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 2, p. 80, no. 936: Oliver P. Fulkerson & Mary E. Jones.
  39. Kentucky Vital Statistics, Ohio County, Kentucky, 1853: 25 October, Joseph Fulkerson. Parents listed as Oliver C. Fulkerson and Mary E. James.
  40. Hammers 3:142.
  41. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 2, p. 80, no. 936: Oliver P. Fulkerson & Mary E. Jones.
  42. Hammers 3:142.
  43. Richard H. Jones Family Bible.
  44. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 2, p. 80, no. 936: Oliver P. Fulkerson & Mary E. Jones.
  45. Hammers 3:142.
  46. Hammers 3:142.
  47. Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002. Thos. E. Fulkerson & Siscea B. Hunley. Montgomery County, Tennessee. 29 Sept 1852. Ancestry.com. 2008. Web. Accessed 4 Jan 2017.
  48. Broadway, Brenda White. “Thomas E. Fulkerson.” Find A Grave, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nelson, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. 2 Sept 2012. Web. Accessed 4 Jan 2017.
  49. Hammers 3:142.
  50. Broadway, Brenda White. “Elenor Jones Garrett.” Find A Grave, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nelson, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. 31 Aug 2012. Web. Accessed 4 Jan 2017.
  51. 1850 U.S. census, Ohio Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., District No. 2, p. 64 (stamped), dwell. 223, fam. 223, Greenwood Jones. Ellen Jones is 13.
  52. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 2, p. 131, no. 1285: Pleasant Garret & Eleaner Jones.
  53. Broadway, Brenda White. “Pleasant F. Garrett.” Find A Grave, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nelson, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. 31 Aug 2012. Web. Accessed 4 Jan 2017.
  54. Hammers 3:141.
  55. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 13, p. 50: David R. Helsey & Mollie E. Riley.
  56. Hammers 3:141.
  57. Hammers 3:142.
  58. 1900 U.S. census, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., Central City Magisterial District, ED 60, p. 42a (stamped), dwell. 231, fam. 239, Edward Howerton.
  59. Kentucky Death Certificate 1951-16947: Sarah Amelia Howerton.
  60. Broadway, Brenda White. “Infant Howerton” 1889-1889. Find A Grave, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nelson, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. 2 Sept 2012. Web. Accessed 4 Jan 2017.
  61. Hammers 3:142.
  62. Kentucky Death Certificate 1912-8217: Abraham Vaught Howerton.
  63. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 4, p. 95: A.V. Howerton & Sally C. Sharp.
  64. Hammers 3:142.
  65. Hammers 3:142.
  66. 1880 U.S. census, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., South Carrollton District, ED 132, p. 9a (stamped), dwell. 10, fam. 10, A.V. Howerton. Living with A.V. Howerton is his son Edward D. Howerton, age 16.
  67. Broadway, Brenda White. ”Elmer Howerton.” Find A Grave, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nelson, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. 2 Sept 2012. Web. Accessed 5 Jan 2017.
  68. Hammers 3:142.
  69. Kentucky Death Certificate 1933-14683: Johanna R. Howerton.
  70. Hammers 3:142.
  71. Kentucky Death Certificate 1923-19216: Mrs. Sallie Howerton.
  72. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 4, p. 95: A.V. Howerton & Sally C. Sharp.
  73. Hammers 3:142.
  74. “Robert Triplett Iler Obituary.” Hartford Herald [Hartford, KY], 11 June 1919.
  75. Kentucky Death Certificate 1919-19562: R.T. Iler.
  76. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 4, p. 119: Robert T. Iler & Sally M. Sharp.
  77. Hammers 3:142.
  78. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 4, p. 119: Robert T. Iler & Sally M. Sharp.
  79. Hammers 3:142.
  80. Hammers 3:142.
  81. Kentucky Death Certificate 1948-1231: (Mrs.) Ellen Blanche Jones.
  82. Richard H. Jones Family Bible.
  83. Hammers 3:142.
  84. Richard H. Jones Family Bible.
  85. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 2, p. 34, no. 440: Richard H. Jones & Catharine Russel.
  86. Kentucky Death Certificate 1920-30938: Greenwood Jones. Place of burial listed as Olivet. Assuming this is Mount Olivet though there isn't a gravestone.
  87. 1850 U.S. census, Ohio Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., District No. 2, p. 64 (stamped), dwell. 223, fam. 223, Greenwood Jones.
  88. Hammers 3:142.
  89. Kentucky Death Certificate 1926-26459: Penuel [Pennial] Jones.
  90. Richard H. Jones Family Bible.
  91. Hammers 3:142.
  92. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 1, p. 72, no. 1099: Richard Jones & Eliza J. Davis.
  93. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 2, p. 34, no. 440: Richard H. Jones & Catharine Russel.
  94. Hammers 3:141.
  95. 1880 U.S. census, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., South Carrollton District, ED 132, p. 13a (stamped), dwell. 5, fam. 5, J.W. Sharp.
  96. Logan County, Kentucky Marriage Register 4, p. 114: R.H. Kincheloe & Sallie Sharp.
  97. Hammers 3:141.
  98. See inscription on gravestone for Ella Brinkman Kittinger.
  99. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 15, p. 470: John M. Kittinger & Ella Brinkman.
  100. Hammers 3:141.
  101. 1880 U.S. census, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., South Carrollton, ED 133, p. 30d (stamped, 28 handwritten), dwell. 206, fam. 216, Catherine Brinkman. Living with Catharine are her son L.C. and daughter Ella.
  102. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 15, p. 470: John M. Kittinger & Ella Brinkman.
  103. Hammers 3:141.
  104. See inscription on gravestone for Ella Brinkman Kittinger.
  105. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 15, p. 470: John M. Kittinger & Ella Brinkman.
  106. Hammers 3:141.
  107. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 14, p. 64: W.B. McLean & Maggie S. Kincheloe.
  108. Hammers 3:141.
  109. 1850 U.S. census, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., Subdivision No. 2, p. 246 (stamped, 491 handwritten), dwell. 249, fam. 294, Robert W. McLain [McLean].
  110. 1860 U.S. census, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., District No. 2, p. 784, dwell. 701, fam. 676, Robert W. McLean.
  111. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 1, p. 77, no. 1187: Robt. W. McLean & Nancy R. Jones.
  112. Hammers 3:141.
  113. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Will Book 4, p. 166: Will of Delphian Meadley, 1895.
  114. Hammers 3:142.
  115. Hammers 3:142.
  116. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 5, p. 201: William Milligan & Susan J. Ham.
  117. Hammers 3:142.
  118. Lam, Dorann. “Mt. Olivet Cemetery.” Message to J.P. Johnson. 23 Nov 2016. Email.
  119. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 1, p. 78, no. 1209: Joseph Milligan & Laura Rogers.
  120. Hammers 3:141.
  121. Kentucky Death Certificate 1911-16131: James Creel Morris.
  122. Hammers 3:141.
  123. Lam, Dorann. “Mt. Olivet Cemetery.” Message to J.P. Johnson. 23 Nov 2016. Email.
  124. 1880 U.S. census, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., Boggess Magisterial District -2, ED 136, p. 90c (stamped), dwell. 57, fam. 61, James H. Morris.
  125. Kentucky Death Certificate 1913-14695: James Morris. Mother's name is hard to read and written in the wrong spot.
  126. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 27, p. 274: Jas. C. Morris & Effie Parsons.
  127. Hammers 3:141.
  128. Parentage based on shared stone with Creel Morris. See Kentucky Death Certificate 1911-16131: James Creel Morris.
  129. Broadway, Brenda White. “John R. Morris.” Find A Grave, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nelson, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. 30 Aug 2012. Web. Accessed 6 Jan 2017. Based on the shape of the gravestone, it is likely that inscriptions for John R. Morris and Maudie B. Morris are on opposite sides of the same stone.
  130. 1880 U.S. census, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., Boggess Magisterial District -2, ED 136, p. 90c (stamped), dwell. 57, fam. 61, James H. Morris.
  131. Hammers 3:141.
  132. 1900 U.S. census, Ohio Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., Cromwell Precinct, ED 103, p. 81a (stamped), dwell. 322, fam. 328, James H. Morris.
  133. Hammers 3:141.
  134. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 21, p. 531: James W. Sharp & Ida Staples.
  135. Hammers 3:142.
  136. Lam, Dorann. “Mt. Olivet Cemetery.” Message to J.P. Johnson. 23 Nov 2016. Email.
  137. Lam, Dorann. “Mt. Olivet Cemetery.” Message to J.P. Johnson. 23 Nov 2016. Email.
  138. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 1, p. 60, no. 891: Charles C. Sharp & Joanna Milligan.
  139. Hammers 3:141.
  140. Kentucky Death Certificate 1919-11817: Eliza Sharp.
  141. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 5, p. 109: James W. Sharp & Eliza N. Yonts.
  142. Hammers 3:142.
  143. Lam, Dorann. “Mt. Olivet Cemetery.” Message to J.P. Johnson. 23 Nov 2016. Email.
  144. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 1, p. 73, no. 1112: Samuel Sharp & Hester M. Glenn.
  145. Hammers 3:142.
  146. 1850 U.S. census, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., Subdivision No. 2, p. 250 (stamped, 499 handwritten), dwell. 347, fam. 347, Samuel Sharp.
  147. 1860 U.S. census, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., District No. 2, p. 783, dwell. 693, fam. 658, Saml. Sharp.
  148. 1870 U.S. census, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., South Carrollton Precinct No. 1, p. 410 (stamped), dwell. 110, fam. 110, Samuel Sharp.
  149. Hammers 3:142.
  150. Lam, Dorann. “Mt. Olivet Cemetery.” Message to J.P. Johnson. 23 Nov 2016. Email.
  151. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 1, p. 74, no. 1122: Robert C. Sharp & Hetty Milligan.
  152. Hammers 3:141.
  153. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Will Book 3, p. 176: Will of William Mc Sharp, 1858.
  154. Logan County, Kentucky Marriage Register 3, p. 122: Isaac D. Sharp & Mary B. King.
  155. Hammers 3:142.
  156. Kentucky Death Certificate 1925-7643: James M. Sharp. See entry for Hettie Sharp.
  157. Hammers 3:141.
  158. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 5, p. 109: James W. Sharp & Eliza N. Yonts.
  159. Hammers 3:141.
  160. Kentucky Death Certificate 1911-26772: James W. Sharp.
  161. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 5, p. 109: James W. Sharp & Eliza N. Yonts.
  162. Hammers 3:142.
  163. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 1, p. 1, no. 1: James Sharp & Sally Cessna.
  164. Hammers 3:142.
  165. 1850 U.S. census, Muhlenberg Co., Kentucky, pop. sch., Subdivision No. 2, p. 250b (stamped), dwell. 355, fam. 355, C.C. Sharp.
  166. Hammers 3:142.
  167. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 1, p. 60, no. 891: Charles C. Sharp & Joanna Milligan.
  168. Hammers 3:142.
  169. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 1, p. 74, no. 1122: Robert C. Sharp & Hetty Milligan.
  170. Hammers 3:141.
  171. Kentucky Death Certificate 1939-16037: King Sharp.
  172. Hammers 3:141.
  173. Kentucky Death Certificate 1931-22917: Mary Bell Sharp.
  174. Logan County, Kentucky Marriage Register 3, p. 122: Isaac D. Sharp & Mary B. King.
  175. Hammers 3:142.
  176. Kentucky Vital Statistics, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, Deaths, 1856-57: M.S. Sharp.
  177. Hammers 3:142.
  178. Kentucky Vital Statistics, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, Deaths, 1854: America Sharp.
  179. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Reigster 1, p. 73, no. 1112: Samuel Sharp & Hester M. Glenn.
  180. Hammers 3:141.
  181. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 5, p. 109: James W. Sharp & Eliza N. Yonts.
  182. Hammers 3:142.
  183. Lam, Dorann. “Mt. Olivet Cemetery.” Message to J.P. Johnson. 23 Nov 2016. Email.
  184. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Register 1, p. 74, no. 1122: Robert C. Sharp & Hetty Milligan.
  185. Hammers 3:142. Burial on Kentucky Death Certificate 1932-17438 listed as Mt. Zion; however, gravestone is at Mount Olivet.
  186. 1850 U.S. census, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, pop. sch., Subdivision No. 2, p. 250 (stamped), dwell. 346, fam. 346, Robert C. Sharp.
  187. Kentucky Death Certificate 1932-17438: Sallie Emily Sharp.
  188. Kentucky Death Certificate 1932-17438: Sallie Emily Sharp.
  189. Hammers 3:142.
  190. Lam, Dorann. “Mt. Olivet Cemetery.” Message to J.P. Johnson. 23 Nov 2016. Email.
  191. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Reigster 1, p. 73, no. 1112: Samuel Sharp & Hester M. Glenn.
  192. Hammers 3:142.
  193. Lam, Dorann. “Mt. Olivet Cemetery.” Message to J.P. Johnson. 23 Nov 2016. Email.
  194. Kentucky Death Certificate 1911-26772: James W. Sharp.
  195. See entry for Mary Sharp.
  196. Hammers 3:142.
  197. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 5, p. 177: Lewis R. Slaton & Eliza Jane Sharp.
  198. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 5, p. 177: Lewis R. Slaton & Eliza Jane Sharp.
  199. Hammers 3:142.
  200. Kincaide, Tamara McDaniel. “Lewis Rector Slaton.” Find A Grave, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nelson, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. 20 Nov 2011. Web. Accessed 9 Jan 2017.
  201. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 5, p. 177: Lewis R. Slaton & Eliza Jane Sharp.
  202. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 5, p. 177: Lewis R. Slaton & Eliza Jane Sharp.
  203. Hammers 3:142.
  204. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 4, p. 473: Samuel E. Smith & Emma C. Milligan.
  205. Hammers 3:141.
  206. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 11, p. 327: L.D. Spicer & Mary E. McCann.
  207. Hammers 3:141.
  208. Kentucky Death Certificate 1924-6987: Lewis S. Spicer.
  209. Kentucky Death Certificate 1924-6987: Lewis S. Spicer.
  210. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 11, p. 327: L.D. Spicer & Mary E. McCann.
  211. Hammers 3:141.
  212. Indiana Death Certificate 1907-204: Mary E. Spicer.
  213. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 11, p. 327: L.D. Spicer & Mary E. McCann.
  214. Kentucky Death Certificate 1916-24005: Thomas Ralph Taylor.
  215. Broadway, Brenda White. “Thomas Ward.” Find A Grave, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nelson, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. 30 Aug 2012. Web. Accessed 9 Jan 2017.
  216. 1880 U.S. census, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, pop. sch., ED 133, p. 35b (stamped), dwell. 283, fam. 303, A.J. Ward.
  217. Kentucky Vital Statistics, Washington County, Kentucky, Marriages, 1854: Jackson Ward & Rachel Devine.
  218. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 17, p. 571: Thomas Ward & Maggie Riley.
  219. Hammers 3:141.
  220. Lam, Dorann. “Mt. Olivet Cemetery.” Message to J.P. Johnson. 23 Nov 2016. Email.
  221. Lam, Dorann. “Mt. Olivet Cemetery.” Message to J.P. Johnson. 23 Nov 2016. Email.
  222. Hammers 3:141.
  223. “Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979.” Familysearch, Hardin County, Kentucky. 4 Dec 2014. Web. Accessed 9 Jan 2017. John Williams & Lucinda Morrison, 18 Aug 1846.
  224. Lam, Dorann. “Mt. Olivet Cemetery.” Message to J.P. Johnson. 23 Nov 2016. Email.
  225. Hammers 3:141.
  226. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 11, p. 403: Richard J. Yonts & Margaret J. Riley.
  227. Hammers 3:141.
  228. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Marriage Book 11, p. 403: Richard J. Yonts & Margaret J. Riley.

Updated January 11, 2017