1997 Garrard Co. Queries

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Dec. '97 Garrard Co. Queries

Dennis Adams
Looking for information on POWERS and BENGE families. Andrew Jackson ADAMS, b. 1871, m. 25 Dec 1895 to Malinda Katherine POWERS, b. abt 1879. Seeking parents of Malinda. Also seeking connection with Caleb POWERS family. He was born 1 Feb 1869 and was a congressman or senator in Kentucky. Also seeking parents and grandparents of Ervin and Stella BENGE both born abt 1880-1890.

Marcia Philbrick
Am seeking information on the parents of James CRAWFORD who married Sally DUGGINS in 1799 in Garrard Co., KY. Would also like to exchange information with other James CRAWFORD researchers in the GARRARD Co. and Madison Co. KY area.

Jean Gibson
Seeking marriage date of Silas and Casander ______ GIBSON in Garrard County about 1814-15. They moved to Mercer County in 1816. Thanks.

Nov. '97 Garrard Co. Queries

Marjorie Birk
Seeking inf. on the names HOCKER, KERSEY, TEATER.  Zorado Jane HOCKER b: 10 Apr 1841 Garrard Co. d: 29 Apr 1880 Garrard Co.  m: William C. TEATER 9 Sep 1858 Jessamine Co., KY (also listed in Garrard Co., KY). I have background on the TEATER line; however, I show Clayton HOCKER as father of Zorado since he signed as bondsman on her marriage.  I found Clayton HOCKER m: Martha Ann KERSEY on 28 May 1838 Garrard Co., KY & he is later shown with a wife Elizabeth.  Need parents of Clayton HOCKER & names of other children.  I found a birth of a Clara F.A. HOCKER on 20 May 1852 Garrard Co.; however, Clayton is shown alone on the 1860 Census Jessamine Co., KY next to Wm. TETER & Zorado J. & son Clayton N.  1870 Jessamine Co., KY Census shows Clayton (55),Elizabeth (31). I'm only assuming Clayton is father of Zorado Jane HOCKER since he signed as bondsman at her marriage; however, it did not state he was her father. Will appreciate any help given re: Clayton HOCKER and his parents.  Also, if anyone has definiate information showing him as father of Zorado.

[email protected] Fri Nov 28, 1997
Searching Dan LEAVELL married Sarah REYNOLDS (her last name is not certain), 9 children known:   

Jim Dan (James Daniel) married Ida Mae BRYANT - 8 children JD (James Daniel), Violetha, Cecil, Bryant, Mrtyle Ann, William, Robert, Stillborn child.

Callee married _____ Boatwright - 5 known children -John, George, Carrie, Anna May, Louise

Sam married Alice ______ - 4 know children - Archie, Jess, Susie, Mary

William married Jennie (Jeannie) Stanley - 10 children - Walter, Lucy, Bronston, Hester, Robert, Cecil, William, Emma, Logan, Edward

Hughie (Huey) married Nannie BOATLEY - 3 children - Wesley, Clarence J, Beatrice

Dolly married Ellick MILLER - 1 child - Nancy PRATHER DUNCAN

[email protected] Thur Nov 20 1997
I am doing research on the CLEMENTS side of my family. Thomas CLEMENTS married Sindicey HARRIS August 02, 1822 in Garrard County, Ky. Children: America, July 21, 1823, Garrard Co. Ky; Louisiana, July 16, 1826, Garrard Co. Ky.; James A., Nov. 18, 1828, Garrard Co. Ky. They then moved to Illinois where they had 6 more children. Before the CLEMENTS family moved to Ky., they were living in Amherst Co., Virginia. George CLEMENTS (Thomas' father) was enlisted in the 13th Regiment Kentucky Militia in the War of 1812. He was captured and taken prisioner and later paroled. Would like info on this militia if anyone would know.

[email protected] Thur Nov 20 1997
Jesse HUGHES b. ca. 1775, VA, was in Jessamine Co., KY in 1810 census index. He moved in 1820s to Washington Co., Ind.  Seeking HUGHES family information from Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Fayette Cos., KY.  Jesse's family seems to connect to SNEED/SNEAD & TAYLOR families.

Edith Bastin Thur Nov 20 1997
Searching ancestors/descendants of three Andrew POLSTON families. Andrew M. Polston b. 10 Nov. 1832, d. 27 May 1904 married abt. 1852 to Elizabeth Goodman b. 16 Feb. 1837, d. 01 Feb. 1910; Andrew POLSTON b. abt. 1787, d. 17 Dec. (yr. ?) married Jane MULLIGAN or MILLIGAN b. 1790, d. bef. 17 Dec. 1875; Andrew POLSTON married Nancy.

Sharon Cheney Thur Nov 20 1997
William Keown was born 1795 in South Carolina to Thomas Keown and Elizabeth Young Keown married 1816 in Garrard Co Kentucky to Hanna Jamison. Hanna born 26 Mar 1799, Where? died 22 Aug 1873 in Fordsville Ky. Who were her parents? Did they have any children.  Sharon Cheney.

Oct. '97 Garrard Co. Queries

Steve Nicholson Fri Oct 17 06:23:11 1997
Looking for birth record information for James Mace Nicholson born in Lancaster Kentucky in 1846. Exact date unknown. Later moved to Illinois and joined the G.A.R. 1861-1865.

Kenny Kent Thu Oct 16 17:50:30 1997
I am looking for James Acton, Sr. James Acton, Sr., had two sons. James Jr., and John. John was my ggg-grandfather. The Acton's and Lacy's intermarried frequently. They moved to Jackson County, IN cira 1820-1830. I have lost the trail in Rockcastle Co, KY in 1800. Any help would be appreciated.

Effie Taylor Thu Oct 16 12:00:24 1997
I am looking for information on ROBERT TODD b.1790 - 1796 in Washington Co . VIrginia. Don't know at this point who his wife was but its listed as her being born in Indiana. In 1860 Robert was 70 years old according to Fed. census and was living with grand daughtaer Jane Todd Clonch daughter of Elijah Todd. Listed him as being born in Virginia. ROBERT TODD was a brother to Anderson Todd, Henry TOdd and Thomas Todd all borned in Va. Possibly Brother to Andrew Todd, William Todd, Richard Todd. Thomas later moved to Illinois about 1851. Andrew Todd died in 1876 in Pulaski Co. and was listed 75 yrs old. Parents were William and Elizabeth Todd could be parents of Robert Todd also. I am also looking for information on his sonSilas Todd born in Indiana 1822 - 1824 . He married Sarah Douglas from Pulaski co. Ky on 8-9-1843. Silas served in the Civil War. He signed up at Camp CLio in KY. and he became a part of Co. B

lee dorrell Wed Oct 15 21:57:59 1997
I'm looking for info on a relative named william dorrell. I have no idea what county he lived in. I have been told that he appears in the 1800/1810/1820 census for jessamine, garrard and one other county that i can't remember. any info on the DORRELL Family line would be appreciated.

Cheryl McAfee Sun Oct 12 12:41:56 1997
Am searching for info on Dicey McAfee, spouse of John McAfee. She died ca 1860 in Garrard Co., near the Lincoln Co. line. Her maiden name was possibly Finley - would like to confirm this.

Deb Shillo Tue Oct 7 08:08:10 1997
MAXWELL,HOWARD,COWHERD,HARLAN,McELROY,KNOX,TARKINGTON. Family of Joseph MAXWELL d.July 1840 and wife, Eunice Kitchell STILES. Their children were: David Stiles MAXWELL, Dr. John Cleland MAXWELL, Hugh MAXWELL, James MAXWELL, Julietta MAXWELL b.Nov 15, 1822 d.Aug 27, 1894 (William L. TARKINGTON), Mary Eliza MAXWELL (Johnathan COWHERD)(McMILLIAN),Martha MAXWELL (David KNOX),Sarah Jane MAXWELL ( Thomas McELROY)Letitia MAXWELL( James Lawson HARLAN). I am a decendent of Julietta, have the family of Eunice STILES back to 1600's, looking for parents of Joseph MAXWELL. Dr. John MAXWELL's daughter married Daniel HOWARD, their son was Col. Maxwell HOWARD a owner of race horses from Dayton Ohio. Eunice was living with Daughter Letitia Harlan in Boyle Co. when she died 1879. The Tarkington and Knox families resided in Boyle. McElroy in Washington Co. REPORT ON DECENDENTS OF WILLIAM L. TARKINGTON at the bottom of the following web page
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/s/h/i/Deborah-S- Shillo

Sep. '97 Garrard Co. Queries

Sam D. Lawson Mon Sep 29 16:32:24 1997
I would like to find out where John Harrison HURT is buried. He was born 7 April, 1822, in Garrard Co., Ky., the son of Henry HURT and Nancy DANCEY (?). He married first a lady by the name of CASEY. She died and he remarried to Eliza Ann YATER in Garrard Co., Ky. on 27 June, 1854. He had a daughter, Sallie Belle HURT born 19 November, 1865, who married John Wesley TATEM (TATUM). John Harrison Hurt died 13 January, 1908. Any help locating his gravesite will be greatly appreciated! Sam D. Lawson, 1929 Hiker Trace, Columbus, Indiana, 47203-3541
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Cathy Babbs Sat Sep 27 19:19:38 1997
Seeking information on Martha SHORT, b. 1851 in KY who marrie and resided in Fayette County, KY. We believe Martha's parents are John Allen SHORT from TN and Pauline Young.

Sandi Fraley Stacy Thu Sep 25 22:06:28 1997
Seeking information on James MURPHY, b. ca 1832, VA[?] He was living in Garrard Co. before or about the time he married (3 May 1855) Sally (Sarah)Ann AGEE. They moved to Madison Co., but not sure whether it was before or after birth of their 3 children. Ann b. 1857 John b. 1858 Rose (Rosy) b. 1861 James MURPHY was killed in Civil War. I have no other info on him other than this. Would love to find other MURPHY researchers in Garrard Co.

Allison Mon Sep 22 10:01:49 1997
I am researching the THOMAS, TURNER, LAWSON, LUTTRELL, and MAYFIELD families in the following counties: Lincoln, Casey, Russell, Pulaski, Adair, and Garrard. Snail mail = Box 1176 Baker, MT 59313

Alma Clark Mon Sep 22 09:54:02 1997
i am looking for relatives of a Grady Clark who is possibly from kentucky. Around the year of 1941 he lived in or was visiting W.VA. There he met a young lady named Alma .In the year of 1941 he was living or visiting Ky.,when he was involved in a serious car accident that claimed his life . He is either buried in Danville or Lancaster.If anyone has info on his your help is greatly appreciated for i would like to fill in the spaces of my empty life

Michele Cooper Sun Sep 21 12:00:04 1997
Searching for FINNELL, Asa King and James J. They were located in Garrard, KY, and then moved on to Missouri abt. 1835. Asa King was married to Emily BROOKS. I believe he had brothers, Elijah FINNELL and Achilles FINNELL. Asa King FINNELL and Emily BROOKS were married in Garrard Co., in 1833. I am desperately and unsuccessfully looking for the father of Asa King FINNELL, and would so much appreciate any information. Thank you, Michele Cooper

Richard Blanton Mon Sep 8 21:41:02 1997
Seeking information on Joshua BLANTON whose will was found dated 1796 in Garrard County. Believed to be father Frances "Fanny" BLANTON which married William BLANTON.

Mike Bishop Sat Sep 6 18:06:53 1997
MyGGrandfather Frank Marion Bishop married Eugenia E Stolts on Feb.25 1874 at "Pollys Bend" Garrard Co. Ky. I can't find "Pollys Bend" anywhere in Garrard Co. Does anyone have aany info on this area? They were married by Rev. T.J. Overstreet,witnessed by George Bourne and Bettie Fairclough. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Searching Bishop, Cummins, Stolts, Fairclough, Hundley. Thanks everyone!

KARLEENE L. MORROW Sat Sep 6 12:47:21 1997
Would like to connect with anyone researching PERKINS and related lines JENNINGS, SADLER, SUDDATH, Garrard Co. In his June 1858 will JAMES PERKINS (deceased wife NANCY JENNINGS) leaves slaves and land to children JORDAN PERKINS, WYATT PERKINS, NEWIT PERKINS, EMANUEL PERKINS, EMBRY PERKINS and grandchildren NANCY, RICHARD, JAMES PERKINS,all children of his deceased son WILLIAM PERKINS. Son NEWIT PERKINS married SALLY SADLER (my line), Also mentions daughters AISLEY PERKINS MCDONALD and ELIZA PERKINS STURGUS in his will. JAMES,wife NANCY and son WILLIAM PERKINS are all buried in Perkins Cemetery on land owned at the time by James Perkins. My May 1997 Query has obsolete e-mail address. Connect with me at new address. Will share all I have or get with others seeking Perkins or other above listed surnames. Karleene in Oregon. [email protected]

Diane Korten Fri Sep 5 00:03:14 1997
ASKINS - MT. OLIVET CHURCH CEMETERY - I have several references for members of the Askins family buried in the Mt. Olivet Church Cemetery, Garrard Co., KY. What denomination is this church? Thanks for any help! Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/~mygenealogy

Patricia Farmer Thu Sep 4 23:13:08 1997
I'm looking for information on John Proctor b. 1760-1770 m. Sally (Sarah) Elliot 12-8-1798 in Garrard Co. d. May 1858 possibly in Mercer Co. Sally d. 2-6-1863 in Mercer Co. I haven't been able to find anything about John's parents.

Aug. '97 Garrard Co. Queries

Brian Grindstaff Sun Aug 31 20:29:29 1997
I am looking for any information on the GRINDSTAFF or ACTON families from Garrard Co., KY. They lived there from about 1800 to 1830 before moving to Boone Co., MO.

Randall Vaughn Thu Aug 28 05:18:35 1997
Looking for any and all information on Alexander MCNEELY who lived in Muhlenburg Co. 1803 to 1818. Also any information on the families of Benjamin MCNEW, John BRYANT/BRIANT, Thomas LIVINGSTON all these families left Muhlenburg Co around 1818 and went to Vanderburgh Co. Ind. All the Famlilies above came to Muhlenburg Co. around 1803 from Shelby Co. KY and to Shelby Co. KY from Nelson and Garrard Co's KY

Linda Pointer Sun Aug 24 12:52:55 1997
David THOMPSON, born c. 1750, died c. 1828 Garrard Co. Residence on Harmon's Lick of Drakes Creek. Spouse listed as Elizabeth in deeds. Known children include: David Jr. (m. Amidore McQUERRY), William (m. #1 Sally JAMESON, #2Elizabeth WILEY, #3 Jane Elder MCWILLIAMS), Sarah (m. John G. HOLLINGSWORTH), Anna (m. Vincent POINTER), Dolly (also shown as Mary, m. Wi