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Ginny Gilmore Sat Mar 8 19:05:58 1997
Searching for any thing on the John, or Joshua MOSES, families, they came to this area around 1800, and I believe some are still there. Came fron NC. Thanks [email protected]

Pat King Sun Mar 9 17:28:16 1997
Searching for parents and siblings of WILLIAM MELTON FARIS, b. 1821 in KY, d. 1903 in Newton Co., MO. He married RHODA H. VANNOY, b. 1835 in KY. Rhoda's family lived in Whitley Co., KY. Family moved to Morris Co., KS abt 1856, then to Newton Co., MO. Pat King

J. Arthur Sun Mar 23 10:07:27 1997
Searching for the ancestors of Ambrose ARTHUR, b ABT 1802-1811. Ambrose married Esther STORM, b ABT 1811-1813, on 19 October 1831 in Whitely County, KY. Ambrose died 6 October 1883 in Rockcastle County, KY, and was buried in the Cooper Cemetery. His headstone indicates that he served in Co. H, 24th Inf.

Pat King Mon Mar 24 19:38:00 1997
Looking for parents and siblings of WILLIAM MELTON FARIS, b. 1821 in KY. He married RHODA VANNOY abt 1849 in Whitley Co., KY. Rhoda was the daughter of WILLIAM C. VANNOY and REBECCA JOHNSON. The families are located in Knox and Whitley counties. William and Rhoda moved to Morris Co., KS by mid-1850's.

Tammy Cox Thu Mar 27 16:47:06 1997
I'm looking for information about my grandfather's family. Charles Daniel COX was born around 1905 in Whitley County, the son of James and Iola Cox. He died in Whitley County in the early 70's. I'd love to know anything about his family.

Bobby L Brummett Fri Mar 28 04:59:02 1997
I am looking for anyone researching the Brummett name spelled many different ways. Brummit,Brummitt,Brumit,Brummette or any other way. William Brummett lived in Whitley and married Rebecca Simpson. Any one with information would help. Thanks

Sherman Gibbs Fri Mar 28 09:39:53 1997
Seeking the parents of Mary (Polly) Ellison, wife of Joseph Ellison, born about 1815. She was the mother of Asa, Gilbert,Lankford, and William Ellison. Joseph was the son of Asa Ellison and Elizabeth Pennington. 1850 Whitley County census lists her as born in Ky. She died in the 1850s and was buried at Wolf Creek Cemetery.

Sherman Gibbs Fri Mar 28 09:43:55 1997
Seeking information on the parents of Elizabeth Davis, first wife of Abner Morgan. Her father may have been James Davis. Both families lived in Whitley and Laurel counties.

Sue Bryant Thu Mar 27 21:10:21 1997
JOSEPH BRYANT married LINA MORGAN Oct.4,1920 JOSEPH BRYANT"S parents were: JOHN BRYANT & AMY COX LINA MORGAN gives her parents on the marriage certificate as WILL MORGAN & NEED WALTERS. But, Joe & Lina's children say that Lina's mother was ALICE MARTIN. Trying to find WILL MORGAN and ALICE MARTIN. Also, would like to contact the Cureton family of Whitley Co,KY. They are descendants from Joe & Lina's daughter AMY BRYANT. Would like to find any more info and parents of JOHN BRYANT. His family was in Whitley Co., before the 1850 census. ABSOLUM BRYANT & wife AGGIE JOHNSON are buried on the old JOHN BRYANT homestead, near the Pleasant Hill Cemetary. Some say when Joe died in 1926 Lina went back to her family in McCreary or Laurel Co.'s. She may have went to Knox Co.,KY, since they join. Her sons still alive say she married a man named Lewis. She had several girl children before her marriage to Joseph. She had been married to a man,last name FARMER. Three of the girls names are for sure: Myrtle,Alice & Sarah. According to some sources, these girls went by the name FARMER & ROGERS. Will gladly exchange any info I have on these families. Joseph died June 22,1926 and LINA died in 1932.

(Tsani) John GrosVenor Fri Mar 28 14:27:05 1997
I would like to learn more about my great grandfather and other relatives who were from Whitley County, KY. My great grandfather:James M. Hays Jr. I'd like to know what he was like what he looked like. Also his mother, Nancy Mahan. What did she look like. His father was James Hays Sr. I believe he married Elizabeth RYAN April 10, 1060 in the home of Drury and Sena or Sina (WALKER?) RYAN. I'd like to know more about Sena (Sina) RYAN and Nancy MAHAN.

Anne Kenworthy Sat Mar 29 00:34:58 1997
Any info on SHACKLEFORD, OSBORNE, HOWARD, CADDELL of Whitley Co., Harlan Co. and surrounding counties. My grandmother's name is Mildred Shackelford,b. 1913 Harlan Co. She married Hiram Clifford Caddell, b. 1914 Harlan Co. Mildred's parents are Mary Osborne,b. 1883, and Finley Shackleford, b.1881. Mary's parents were Willie Osborne and Minerva Howard. Finley's parents were Nathan Shackleford and Susan Crabtree or Susan Osborne. I was told Susan was born out of wedlock. Anyone with any information Please contact me. I have more Shackleford's I know of, so if your looking for the surname Shackleford, I may have another name for you. you

Dennis M. Neil Sun Mar 30 08:40:13 1997
Seeking information on the children of Lewis RENFRO and Mary "Polly" NEIL (or NEAL) who resided in Whitley County, KY from ca 1850-90. Mary "Polly" d in 1859. Lewis' second marriage was to Patsy "Polly" Harmon and had one child, Lewis HARMON RENFRO. Lewis d in 1890 in Whitley County. There is a Civil War monument to him in McCreary County. He was a chaplain during the war. The RENFROS were survived by several children. Any information on their progeny would be most appreciated. Would be happy to exchange family information. Thanks!!!

helen miller Sun Mar 30 11:56:56 1997
Looking for John Brown, spouse Dolly ?. Noah and Lilly (Young) Brown. John and Noah, John B and Abner came from NC around 1820. John B stayed in Scott Co., Tn about 1834. John B's spouse was Nancy Ferguson, children - Hamilton, Harrison Polly and Nellie (m) Oliver Litton. from first marriage in NC 2nd family, s. Sarah McNiel.Fannie married Calvin Thomas, Nancy E. (M)Nelson Litton. Emely (m) Anderson Hicks (Hix), Sampson (m) Betty Ann Ross, Rhoda L.( m) Anderson Slaven, Lucy Ann (m) Britton lived in Pulaski Taylor all in Scott Co. Tn . also Pulaski and Clinton Co., Ky Trying to determine if Noah, Abner and John B. were brothers and what Dolly's maiden name was.

Karla J. Myers Sun Mar 30 13:58:35 1997
I am still looking for information about the surname Hamblin. They came from Whitley County. Names that I know are George and Andy.

Camilla Lankford Sun Mar 30 17:11:55 1997
BRYANT,JOHNSON,RICHMOND I am searching for Absolom Bryant b.1795 m. 13 Aug.1818 in Whitley Co.,KY to .Aggie Johnson b.1799. Their son was Elias Bryant b.1821 KY m.1843 in Laurel Co.,KY to Minerva Richmond, b. 1828 in KY. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. Camilla Lankford ----Oklahoma

Everett Turner Mon Mar 31 08:35:09 1997
I am looking for any information on the marriage of Thomsas Turner and Mary Francis Hall. I think they where married around the turn of the century.

Jenni Coe Tue Apr 1 20:17:38 1997
searching info on James R. Coe b. july 8, 1811 in ky, married Elizabeth Stanford in Champaign CO. Ill, or origionally Vermilion CO. Ill. Dec. 18, 1834

Anne Kenworthy Wed Apr 2 20:17:26 1997
Anyone with any information on the surnames: CADDELL, SHACKLEFORD, OSBORNE, in Whitley and surrounding counties.

Ginny Sun Apr 6 20:57:08 1997
Looking for any information on LOUIS GRANVILLE CAMPBELL,b.1854, We know he was in Cumberland Co, Ky. 1866, with his widowed mother and siblings,near Burkesville. Father may have been ALEXANDER B. CAMPBELL, who died in civil war. Need to know who siblings were and who he might have married. Thanks, [email protected]

Margaret Thayer Sat Apr 12 11:28:50 1997
Looking for HARP, UNDERWOOD, McFARLAND researchers! My grandmother was Juliane Evaline Harp, daughter of William Henry Harp and Rebecca Ann Underwood who left Whitley County around 1870. Would love to exchange information. Thanks

Carolyn Gang Sat Apr 12 12:00:07 1997
CREEKMORE: Seeking info to find out if either Horatio "Raskey" Gates Creekmore or Frank Ballinger Creekmore (son of Raskey) fought in the Civil War. Can anyone point me in the right direction for sources.

Carolyn Gang Sat Apr 12 12:03:09 1997
CREEKMORE/BATCHELOR. Seeking info about Ballentine Creekmore and/or his wife Barsheba Batchelor. They supposibly died in Whitley Co, KY between 1830-40. Can anyone help me out??? All leads appreciated.

Larry Gene Bevins Sun Apr 13 22:07:14 1997
CARTER, MARSHALL researching my uncle's CARTER line. MARSHALL CARTER was born Oct 12, 1869 in KY. His parents were JEFF CARTER and LEEN ROGERS born KY. Would like to know his parents full names and their parents, where they were born, and any information on this CARTER line. MARSHALL died Nov 12, 1925 in Corbin, Whitley Co., KY. He was married to Susan Barton abt 1896. Their son GROVER CLEVELAND CARTER born Sept 14, 1897 in Wilton, around Corbin, KY is my Uncle WILLIAM "FRANKIE" FRANKLIN CARTER's father. GROVER was married to PANSY RAY SEABOLT of Peach Orchard, Lawrence Co., KY. They were living around Pond Creek, Pike County, KY. MARSHALL& SUSAN BARTON CARTER's children were GROVER CLEVELAND, FRED, CHARLEY, BILL, JACK, ELMORE, & MONA CARTER. Any information on this CARTER line would be appreciated. LARRY GENE BEVINS, [email protected]

Charles E. Catron Wed Apr 16 19:38:25 1997
Catron Family Catron, Joseph Allan Catron, Frank Henry and Julia Emma Jedlishia Catron, Frank Harvey and Sarah Frances Faulkner White Family White, Jesse Everrett and Nora Ollie Johnson

Diana Collins Sat Apr 19 09:46:15 1997
Tobias ROSE born abt. 1855 in Whitley Co, Carpenter Ky. Tobias married Cynthia Reynolds who was from Campbell Co. TN. Would like to find marriage lic. and/or census records for these two.Tobias is my great great grandfather. I would like to share info with others who are related. Please e-mail to [email protected]
Peggy Hinshaw Sat Apr 19 20:54:27 1997
EATON JONES MAHAN Am seeking information on William J. EATON, b. abt 1828 in KY. m. 25 May 1850 Delila H. JONES b. 23 Sep 1834 Whitley Co, KY dau of Silas JONES and Mary "Polly" MAHAN Jones. Williams father may have been Benjamin EATON b. 1795 and Sarah GRUBB Eaton. Census records show William & Delila in Saline Co, KS and then in Boulder CO, CO. Children listed were: Francis M EATON b. 2 May 1852 in Whitley Co, KY and Willard R. EATON b abt 1854 in KY. Delila d. 19 Mar 1902. William went back to Whitley Co. He died in 1906 and I think is buried in Eaton Cemetery at Eatontown. Any information on Williams parents or siblings would greatly be appreciated.

Linda Brooks Sun Apr 20 10:03:59 1997
BROOKS, DAVIS James Nathaniel "Jim" BROOKS, b. 4 May 1868 in Whitley Co. Married Holly Elizabeth "Betty" DAVIS, b. 21 Nov. 1878. She was the daughter of Isham and Polly SUMNER DAVIS. I have no information re: parentage, siblings, ancestry, or marriage dates for this couple. I do know that they came to Mulberry, Crawford Co., AR around 1910 and died there. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance. Linda Brooks

Tom WORTHAM Sun Apr 20 14:14:19 1997
WORTHAM, WALLEN I am searching for the parents of, and any information on Charley E. Wortham and wife Ellen Jane Wallen. They were enumerated in the 1910 Whitley County census. According to family information, both died and were buried in Loyall, Harlan County, Kentucky. I have extensive information on other Wortham families in Kentucky, and nationwide and will share. Tom Wortham

Vera BoyatT Mon Apr 21 02:03:30 1997
Do you know of MARTHA KIDD born c 1820 in OH and died 1884. She married in 1841 in Whitley Co KY JOHN SHEPHARD. She was said to be the granddaughter of Henry and Rebecca DENTON PORCH. She was in Whitley County by 1841 when she married. According to the census John Kidd, born OH, had come to Kentucky by 1842 and Thomas Kidd, born OH, by 1850. Were they her brothers? Where in Ohio did they live? What were her parents names? I have been STUCK here for years. Any help most appreciated. Vera Boyatt


James Arthur Sat May 31 09:43:25 1997
ARTHUR. Searching for the parents and middle names of four men surnamed ARTHUR who served in the 12th Kentucky Infantry (possibly from Pulaski County, KY): James, Samuel, John, and Chesley. They enrolled at Camp Clio in 1861 and mustered into the 12th Kentucky Infantry from on 30 January 1862. Also searching for Ambrose ARTHUR, whose DAR headstone in the Cooper cemetery, Laurel County, Ky, reads: Co. H., 24th Kentucky Infantry. Ambrose (b:1805-1810, d:1883 ) mustered into the 24th at Camp Jackson. He was wounded and hospitalized at Knoxville, TN, 25 November 1863. Ambrose married Ester (Easter) STORMS (b:1810-1814, d: after 1887) in Whitely County, KY, on 19 October 1831. In 1887 Ester lived with John and Sarah (Arthur) COOPER in Pulaski County. ARTHUR.

cindy leyva Sat May 31 14:13:46 1997
Samuel Worley, b. 5-2-1884 and d. 10-26-1929 in McCreary Co. Don't know who he married. His father was Wiley Worley, b. 1824 and married Nancy Rose 3-6-1850 in Pulaski Co. Her father was John Rose. Wiley's father was Willis Worley, b. 1-17-1806 in Whitley Co and d. 9-14-1860. He married Jane Prewitt in 8 -1823 or 8-1834. Jane was born 2-4-1801 and died 4-1-1886. Her parents were Elijah Prewitt and Susannah DeMoss. Willis's father was Wiley Worley, b. ca. 1775 and d. ca. 1830. He married Dorcus Meadors. Wiley's father was Joseph John Worley of Anson Co., N. Carolina. Looking for any information on this line.


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