BREWER, Grethel H. It was early Sunday morning when Grethel H. Brewer continued on her journey to join the loved ones who have gone before her. Born March 16, 1923 in Chillicothe, Ohio at Fort Sherman to Mont and Ethel (Damron) Hackney. One of twelve brothers and sisters she spent her young life in Crumb, West Virginia. She was married December 27, 1941 to James W. Brewer who preceded her in death October 1997. They were the proud parents of two boys, Willard J. (Judith) Brewer, Sr., of Urbana, Ohio and Anthony Wayne Brewer who passed away in November 1993. She also leaves behind 3 grandchildren; Sherry L. Tyree, Springfield, Ohio, W. Tom Brewer Jr. and fiance Rose Masis of West Palm Beach, Florida and Amber N. Brewer of Springfield, Ohio, 5 great grandchildren, Robert E. Poplin, Chelsea E. Poplin, Ryan Owen, Logan Owen and Shane Brewer all of Springfield, Ohio, a sister Bertha Mendoza of Urbana, Ohio and a brother Carlos Richardson of Kentucky. She was a member of the Frate! rnal Order of Eagles Aerie 397. She enjoyed line dancing and clogging with the Wildwood Cloggers. In winter she looked forward to going to Florida where she had many friends. The family would like to thank Bill Robinson and the staff of Villa Springfield Rehab Center for the excellent care and outstanding service she received while a patient there. This was truly a blessing for the family. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday in the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday in the funeral home. Entombment will follow in Rose Hill Mausoleum. Published in the Springfield News-Sun on 12/3/2008

PARKS Dixie J. Parks, 86, formerly of Columbus, Oh., died November 29, 2008, Springfield, Mo. Born December 19, 1921, in Inez, Ky. Retired in 1980 from General Motors, Columbus, Oh., after 32 years. Preceded in death by Rosco James and Gertrude Arbaugh. Survived by daughter, Rosemary Porter, Springfield, Mo.; grandchildren, Lesley Woods and Tracy Porter of Springfield, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Steven Woods, Whitney Woods and Carly Woods, all of Springfield, Mo.; great-grandchild, Christina Porter; brothers, J.D. James, Thomas James, Norman James; sisters, Elizabeth Porter, Omeda Burgess, Lucy Bennett; nieces and nephews too many to name. Memorial service 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at GREENLAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3540 E. Seminole, Springfield, Mo. 65809. Published in The Columbus Dispatch from 12/2/2008 - 12/4/2008

CANTRELL Tay Cantrell, age 86, of Hilliard, passed away Monday, December 1, 2008. Member of Hayden Baptist Church. Retired sheet metalworker and served in the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by parents Sam and Vessie Cantrell, brothers Elmer, John, Ray, Tom and Earl, and sister Sally. Survived by nephew, Sonny Cantrell; along with several other nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Hayden Baptist Church, 6729 Hayden Run Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026 with Pastor Bill Webb officiating. Interment Wesley Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hayden Baptist Church. www.tiddfuneralservice.com. Published in The Columbus Dispatch from 12/2/2008 - 12/3/2008

Pauline Grey Adams, age 83, of Ashland, Ky., passed away at her residence with her family in attendance on Nov. 30, 2008. Mrs. Adams was born Aug. 9, 1925, in Martin, Ky., a daughter of the late Jack and Ocie Bailey Justice. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy Winston Justice and a sister, Ethel Ward. She was retired from Charles Adams Insurance Agency and a 48-year member of Beech Street Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, Charles Adams of Ashland; two daughters, Allyson Reynolds and husband Paul of Ashland and Charlcee Wolfe and husband Alan of Columbus, Ohio; and grandchildren, Sydney McAlister, Ross McAlister, Ellen Reynolds and Jessica Reynolds, Alexis Wolfe and Marissa Wolfe. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland by minister Ken Vaughn. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Dec. 2, 2008, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to Beech Street Christian Church Family Life Center Fund, 1672 Beech St., Ashland, KY 41102. Online condolences may be made to www.steenfuneralhomes.com Courtesy of the Daily Independent of Ashland,KY Connie

HOGG, Omega Faye (Ratliff) Had a massive stroke on April 21, 2008, the day of her beloved husband's death. She passed away peacefully on November 29, 2008. Omega was born on March 24, 1927 in Lynch Kentucky to Arka (Creech) and James Butler Ratliff. She married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Hubert Hogg, on July 26, 1946, and was the matriarch of a large and loving family. She was blessed with five children: Linda (Chris) Benninghofen, Brenda (Glen) Roddy, Dr. B. Gayle (David) Niehaus, Stephen (Cindy) Hogg and David (Debbie) Hogg. Besides her faith, family was the most important part of her life. She was happiest when spending time with her husband of 61 years, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling with family to Florida, Hilton Head Island, and to the Memorial Day family tradition for nearly 50 years-Cumberland Falls. Omega was quite gifted academically. She "skipped" several grades of school and received a "full r! ide" (academic college scholarship) that was interrupted by the occurrence of World War II. People who knew Omega well were awestruck by her ability to remember number sequences such as dates, figures, phone numbers, etc. She was a virtual encyclopedia and enjoyed learning until the day she died. She enjoyed writing (and was published), reading, gardening, cooking and baking. She and her late husband, Hubert, raised a vegetable garden and nurtured a beautiful flower garden for many years. The flower garden caused many strollers to stop by and converse about its beauty. Omega especially enjoyed the many events at the Hogg-N-Haus Family Farm over the years. All who continue to attend -especially friends Don and Gertie McCaffrey and the Hogg, Niehaus, Benninghofen, Roddy, Katalinich, and Prospero extended families will sorely miss her. She will also be missed by special Canadian friends, Bill and Mary Getty and local friends, Bill and Shirley Smith, the Milbauer family, Donnie! Smith, Thelma McDowell and many more. Besides her children, Omega lea ves 11 grandchildren: Krista (Clemens II) Bramlage, Scott (Kara) Benninghofen, Alicia (Jason) Romer, Karianne (Jeff) Shaw, Rebecca (Michelle) Baker, Erik (Ann) Niehaus, Heather (Matt) Kirkendall, Jenny Hogg, Jess Hogg, Josh Hogg and Jacob Hogg. She also leaves14 great - grandchildren whose term of endearment was "Big Grandma." They are: Brooke Bramlage, Nadia and Ava Benninghofen, Breanna, Brittany and Beyla Romer, Savannah, Hunter, Shelby, and Victoria Shaw, Bode Baker, Emma and Charlie Niehaus, and Ryan and Meagan Kirkendall. Omega also leaves a sister, Jeann (Richard) Blakley and nephew Kevin Ratliff. She further leaves 2 half sisters, O. Faye Boyd and Wanda Sue (Ralph) Sowers and a half brother, J.B. Ratliff, all of Virginia. Omega was preceded in death by her mother Arka, her father James, a sister, Dorothy, a brother James, loving husband Hubert and most recently, a special son-in-law, Judge David J. Niehaus. The family would like to thank Dr. Manitsas for his gift of ! caring for her through the years and especially the staffs at Berkely and Hospice of Hamilton for the respectful loving care that they gave her up until the time of her death. Services will be private with interment at Millville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to "The Omega and Hubert Hogg Nursing Scholarship Fund at Berkeley Square" 100 Berkeley Drive Hamilton, Ohio 45013. The Avance Funeral Home and Crematory, Fairfield, is serving the family. The family will accept condolences at www.avancefunneralhome.com Journal-News.com or P.O. Box 13353 Hamilton, Ohio 45013. Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 12/2/2008

Tay _Cantrell_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/cantrell-family-history.ashx) twin brother of the Late Ray _Cantrell_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/cantrell-family-history.ashx) Tay _Cantrell_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/cantrell-family-history.ashx) , age 86, of _Hilliard_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/hilliard-family-history.ashx) , passed away, Monday, December 01, 2008. Member of _Hayden_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/hayden-family-history.ashx) _Baptist_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/baptist-family-history.ashx) Church. Retired sheet metalworker and served in the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by parents Sam and Vessie _Cantrell_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/cantrell-family-history.ashx) , brothers Elmer, John, Ray, Tom and Earl, and sister Sally. Survived by nephew Sonny _Cantrell_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/cantrell-family-history.ashx) along with several other nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Friends may call 4-8 pm Wednesday at the _TIDD_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/tidd-family-history.ashx) FUNERAL HOME, 5265 _Norwich_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/norwich-family-history.ashx) St., Hilliard. A funeral service will be held 11 am Thursday at the _Hayden_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/hayden-family-history.ashx) _Baptist_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/baptist-family-history.ashx) Church, 6729 _Hayden_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/hayden-family-history.ashx) Run Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026 with _Pastor_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/pastor-family-history.ashx) Bill _Webb_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/webb-family-history.ashx) officiating. Interment Wesley _Chapel_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/chapel-family-history.ashx) Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the _Hayden_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/hayden-family-history.ashx) _Baptist_ (http://www.ancestry.com/facts/baptist-family-history.ashx) Church. **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002)

LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO HAS KNOWLEDGE AND WILLING TO SHARE INFORMATION ON THE HUNT FAMILY OF WYOMING WEST VA. PIKE CO KY. AND MCDOWELL CO W VA. THAT WAS IN THE CIVIL WAR . LLOYD HUNT EMAIL AT [email protected]

HIERONYMUS, DR. BEN T., 94, passed to eternal life on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at home, surrounded by his family. He was one of 12 children raised on a farm in Lee Co., KY, on the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River. After graduating from Western Ky. Teachers College in 1936, he began his life journey, first selling encyclopedias and Bibles door-to-door, which led him to West Virginia, where he managed an apple orchard. From there, with a friend, he worked his way to Texas, with a sojourn in New Orleans where he worked as a waiter in a night club. In Texas, he married Helen Vincent (deceased 1943) and worked in the oil fields, rising from roughneck to manager. He joined the Navy in 1942, serving as a communications officer on an LST in the South Pacific. He was among the first to land in Tokyo after Japan's surrender. After the war he returned to Kentucky where he met and married Helen Davis in 1947. He entered U of L Dental School, graduating third in his class, in 1951. ! Moving to Somerset, KY, because of its proximity to Lake Cumberland, he began his dental practice of 41 years, retiring at age 78. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, fishing from Acapulco to the Arctic Circle, and a member of the Pulaski Co. Outdoorsmen's Club and its skeet team. He also enjoyed gardening and farming, where he raised registered beef cattle. He and Helen loved travel and visited over 70 countries around the globe. They visited every continent except Antarctica, which he said was "just too cold." He was member of the First United Methodist Church where he served in many capacities, including as a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years. He was a past president of Rotary, a Paul Harris Fellow, past-president of the So. Central Dental Society, founding member and president of Ky. Dental Supply and a life-long member of the Ky. Dental Association. All who knew him recognized him as the perfect gentleman. He is survived by Helen, his wife of 61 years, his child! ren Janie Hail and husband John, their children and grandchildren Luke and wife Missy, Ben, Kate, Jenna and Jacie Hail and Sarah and husband Dave and Michael and Joe Gaddis, Thom and wife Ellen and Gavin and Becca (and husband Mike) Thomas and Briston; Dr. Steven and wife Mary and Molly (and husband Jason) and Mia and Addison Maguire and Dr. Jill (and husband Bo) Cook. He is survived by his brothers Paul and wife Margaret Hieronymus of Annandale, VA and Jack and his wife Florence of Indianapolis, IN and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Monday, December 1, 2008 after 5 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Somerset. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, with interment in the Hieronymus Family Cemetery in Lee Co. Graveside service will be 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. A memorial fund has been established at the First United Methodist Church in his memory. Somerset Undertaking is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the Hieronymus family at www.somersetundertaking.com Published in The Courier-Journal on 12/1/2008

Irene Booth Greene passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior from Woodland Oaks Health Care Facility on Saturday morning, Nov. 29, 2008. Mrs. Greene was 89 years of age, a daughter of the late Henry and Dixie Fields Booth, born Feb. 11, 1919, in Lawrence County, Ky. She was the wife of Garrett O. Greene, who preceded her in death in April 1998. She worked in the health care industry as a receptionist and was a member of 39th Street Baptist Church. Left behind is a son, Gary (Sandy) Greene of Ashland; a brother, Calvin Booth of Tennessee; two sisters, Gladys (Duke) Kight of Huntington and Alma (Edcel) Branham of Fairborn, Ohio; two loving grandsons, Andrew (Pat) Greene and David (Susan) Greene; four precious great-grandchildren, Maddy, age 7, Spencer, age 5, Zach, age 7 and Hannah, age 5; and several nieces and nephews. She also was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold Booth, Noah Booth and Everett Booth; and two sisters, Ruth Lawson and Siss Stratton. A funeral service for Mrs. Greene will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at Neal Funeral Home on Center Street in Catlettsburg. Pastor David Lynch will offer a message of comfort, with a heartfelt eulogy by Mike Greene and prayer given by Mabel Johnson. Committal to be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland. The Greene family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Courtesy of the Daily Independent of Ashland,KY Connie

DEPP, Mary Pauline (Ayers) Abbott 80, of South Charleston, Sunset; Thursday November 27, 2008. Sunrise; April 2, 1928, a daughter of Mary (Roberts) Brandon and Paul Franklin Ayers in Selma, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents; four children, Darlene Roberts, Steven Abbott, Bill Abbott and Theresa Depp; husband of over 30 years, William Depp Jr.; one grandson, Sean Abbott. Left to mourn her death are; children, Don Abbott of AK, Carlton Abbott of Springfield, Beverly Abbott of Selma, Brian Abbott of Selma and Lisa Abbott of Sardania. Mary was a long time resident of Selma, OH, and long time member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 544. She was an active Mother, Grandmother of 10 and Great-Grandmother of 11, who loved card playing, cooking and watching birds at her bird feeder. She will be greatly missed by many friends, nieces, nephews, cousins alike. Visitation will be held from 6-9PM Tuesday December 2, 2008 in the INGLING WILLIAMS Funeral Home, Cedarvill! e. A celebration of Marys life will be held at 1PM Wednesday December 3, 2008 in the Cedarville United Methodist Church, 54 W. Chillicothe St. Cedarville, OH 45314 with Rev. Peggy Turner officiating. Interment to follow.? Published in the Springfield News-Sun on 12/1/2008

Robert All strip mines must post a reclamation bonds and the only way they get this money (Bonds) back is to follow their reclamtion plan which is filed with the Ky State Reclamtion office. Depending on were you live they have a locale office there or you can call them in Frankfort.You can file a open records request for the information you are wanting.The coal company itself does not have to comply with a open reecords request. As far as the blasting and other request file a open records request with the MSAH office and they will make that information avaible to you. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 8:58 AM Subject: Re: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip mining questions > Hi Robert, > I don`t know about the other counties but I do know the coal company posts > in the Licking Valley Courier but it`s very important that each family > member check into this before their loved one passes away. > Connie > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Robert Carneal USA <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 2:57 pm > Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip mining questions > > > > I am not trying to start an argument, but I am curious. > > I *think* the law states that reclamation is mandatory. Whether they > follow that or not, that is a different matter. > > I do have a question. Are the mining companies required to give you > upon request (they can ask what you plan to do with the information, > explain that you are familial descendent. Obviously, they don't want > to help you sue against them, so they can ask why you want the > information.) what they plan to do? Including blasting, cutting, > etc? Then you can use that information yourself and trace on a map > where those would occur, and see if it touches the cemetery / > graveyards? I *think* they are required to file with the state, > perhaps you can get a copy of it from the state? Anyone know? > > I also *thought* they had to present, also upon request, what they > expect the land to look like after reclamation, showing creeks, > lakes, anything they preserve or put in, and you can examine that as > well. Is that correct? > > Thanks. > > Robert > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body > of > the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Thanks to all you cousins who have replied to my question. I truly appreciate your kindness. I am forwarding these replies to my sister who owns the land. If anybody gets any other info, please send it my way. Ada Wilson Kent Worthington, OH

Hi Robert, I don`t know about the other counties but I do know the coal company posts in the Licking Valley Courier but it`s very important that each family member check into this before their loved one passes away. Connie -----Original Message----- From: Robert Carneal USA <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 2:57 pm Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip mining questions I am not trying to start an argument, but I am curious. I *think* the law states that reclamation is mandatory. Whether they follow that or not, that is a different matter. I do have a question. Are the mining companies required to give you upon request (they can ask what you plan to do with the information, explain that you are familial descendent. Obviously, they don't want to help you sue against them, so they can ask why you want the information.) what they plan to do? Including blasting, cutting, etc? Then you can use that information yourself and trace on a map where those would occur, and see if it touches the cemetery / graveyards? I *think* they are required to file with the state, perhaps you can get a copy of it from the state? Anyone know? I also *thought* they had to present, also upon request, what they expect the land to look like after reclamation, showing creeks, lakes, anything they preserve or put in, and you can examine that as well. Is that correct? Thanks. Robert ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

HENSLEY, Raleigh Age 86 of Darrtown passed away at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital on Friday, November 28, 2008 at 1:45 PM. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on July 25, 1922 the son of William and Mattie (Baker) Hensley. Raleigh was employed as a welder repairman for General Motors for 32 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Oxford Masonic Lodge. On August, 20 1943 in Lebanon he married Evelyn Spivey. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Hensley of Darrtown; two sons, Raleigh S. (Barbara) Hensley of Waskom, Texas and Tracy (Sandy) Tipton of Mason; three grandchildren, Raleigh S. (LeAnn) Hensley, Timothy Hensley, and Lavonne (Floyd) Brandenburg; nine great-grandchildren, Raleigh S. Hensley, Terry Hensley, Lillian Hensley, Jennifer (Steven) Perry, Samantha Brandenburg, Jamie Hensley, Jordan Hensley, Shelby Hensley and Dalton Hensley; and two great-great- grandchildren, Joseph McCabe and Hannah Perry. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Maude ! Little and Patricia Mitchell, who helped raise him. Graveside funeral service will be held at Darrtown Cemetery on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 2:00 PM. www.browndawson.com Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 11/30/2008

Okay all. Winter is starting to set in and that means that many of us will be settling back into our genealogy. Perhaps we can all start off with our annual roll call. Be sure to list your names and the counties that they have been associated with. With all of our members we might just find a few new family members. Welch - Johnson Co, Pike Co, and WV Litton - Johnson Co, Martin Co, and WV and VA (from Caleb Litton) Collins - Johnson Co, Floyd Co, WV, VA, TN (from the Valentine Collins line) Here is my basic Welch line: (yes it needs work) Thomas1 Welch, was born in North Carolina 1776. Thomas died after 1840 in Russell County, Va . 1.)Thomas Welch had the following children: James2 Welch was born 1805. m. Isabelle Powers Anna Welch was born in Va 1810. never married Andrew Welch was born 1816. m. Sarah Elliot James2 Welch (Thomas1) was born in North Carolina 1805. He married Isabelle Powers 1829. Isabelle was born 1814. James Welch and Isabelle Powers had the following children: .Elizabeth3 Welch was born 1830. Thomas Jefferson Welch was born 1836. James Madison Welch was born 1838. William Henry Welch was born in KY 1840. m. Josephine Walters William died 1873 in KY, at 33 years of age. Peter S. Welch was born in KY 1842. John C. Welch was born 1844. m. Elizabeth Ward Nancy Katherine Welch was born 1847. She married Strother. She married Richard Wellman in Ky, 22 September 1870. 4. Andrew2 Welch (Thomas1) was born in North Carolina 1816. married Sarah Elliott. Andrew Welch and Sarah Elliott had the following children: Toliver3 Welch was born 7 October 1838. He married Ann Suit 24 January 1865. Thomas Welch was born 1840. Elizabeth3 Welch (James2, Thomas1) was born in Lebanon, Va 1830. Elizabeth Welch and Asa Williamson had the following children: . J. A.4 Williamson Belle Williamson was born 1872. She married George Estep. Nannie Williamson was born 1874. She married James Ray. Prussia Williamson was born 1880. 6. Thomas Jefferson3 Welch (James2, Thomas1) was born in Floyd Co, Ky 1836. Thomas died 28 December 1914 in Thelma, Johnson County Ky, at 78 years of age. He married Francis J. Spears. Francis was born 1835. Francis was the daughter of Thomas Spears. Francis died 1916 in Johnson Co. Ky, at 81 years of age. Thomas Jefferson Welch and Francis J. Spears had the following children: Martilia4 Welch was born 8 August 1857. Mary Jane Welch was born in Johnson Co. Ky 27 December 1859. She married Willis Watson. James Garfield Welch was born 1 November 1861. m. Elizabeth Kiper Peter S. Welch was born in Johnson Co. Ky 21 March 1865. Peter died 1895 in Johnson Co. Ky, at 30 years of age. T. J. Welch was born 1865. Samuel Epperson Welch was born 1869. Ulysess G. Welch was born 25 April 1872. John C Welch was born 20 December 1874. He married Mary E. Davis. Sissie Welch was born 20 June 1877. Sissie died 25 July 1877 at less than one year of age. . James Madison3 Welch (James2, Thomas1) was born in Floyd Co. Ky 1838. He married twice. He married Elizabeth Collins. Elizabeth was born in Floyd Co. Ky 1843. Elizabeth was the daughter of Joshua Collins and Elizabeth Dale. James Madison Welch and Elizabeth Collins had the following children: Andrew S.4 Welch was born in Ky, Johnson Co 1861. Maryann E. Welch was born in Johnson Co. Ky 18 August 1861. William Henry Harelson Burnside Welch was born September 1863. Elijah Welch was born 26 December 1869. John C.3 Welch (James2, Thomas1) was born in Ky 1844. He married Elizabeth Ward 22 September 1870. Elizabeth was born January 1847. At 32 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Luka Welch July 1879. John C. Welch and Elizabeth Ward had the following child: Luka4 Welch was born July 1879. Martilia4 Welch (Thomas Jefferson3, James2, Thomas1) was born in Johnson Co. Ky 8 August 1857. She married Jackson Arrowood 1876. Jackson was born in North Carolina 1850. Martilia Welch and Jackson Arrowood had the following children: Fanna5 Welch was born in Ky 1875. Nannie Arrowood was born in Ky January 1882. James M. Arrowood was born in Ky September 1884. Faris H. Arrowood was born in Ky March 1887. Florence Arrowood was born in Ky October 1889. Ulyssess Arrowood Peter Arrowood Emma Arrowood Julia Arrowood T. J.4 Welch (Thomas Jefferson3, James2, Thomas1) was born in Johnson Co. Ky 1865. He married Mary Music in Ky, 31 July 1895. T. J. Welch and Mary Music had the following children: Hobart5 Welch Virgie Welch Edna Welch Johnh. Welch Frank B. Welch was born in Ky., Johnson Co 29 April 1911. Frank died 6 May 1913 in Johnson Co. Ky, at 2 years of age. 23. Samuel Epperson4 Welch (Thomas Jefferson3, James2, Thomas1) was born in Ky 1869. Samuel died 2 September 1959 at 90 years of age. He married Mary Jane Wells. Mary was born 21 December 1879. Mary was the daughter of David C. Wells. Mary died 8 February 1959 at 79 years of age. Samuel Epperson Welch and Mary Jane Wells had the following children: Virgie5 Welch Coonie Welch 24. Ulysess G.4 Welch (Thomas Jefferson3, James2, Thomas1) was born 25 April 1872. He married Sarah Wells 5 May 1898. Sarah was born 4 April 1874. Sarah died 9 April 1933 at 59 years of age. Ulysess G. Welch and Sarah Wells had the following children: Dewey5 Welch Elbridge Welch Francis Lee Welch William T. Welch Mary Mae Welch m. Kazee still lives in Paintsville in old Welch farm Ulysses S. Welch was born in Buffalo Creek 29 July 1900. Ulysses died 2 November 1918 at 18 years of age. William Henry Harelson Burnside4 Welch (James Madison3, James2, Thomas1) was born in Johnson Co. Ky September 1863. He married twice. He married an unknown person unknown. He married Angeline Collins in Whitehouse, Ky, 28 October 1882. Angeline was born in Johnson Co, Ky 7 August 1856. Angeline was the daughter of William Collins and Levisa Ratliff. William Henry Harelson Burnside Welch and Angeline Collins had the following children: Bessie5 Welch was born in Johnson Co. Ky January 1884. Mary Welch was born December 1885. Dennis Welch was born 20 June 1890. Rosa Welch James Welch Flora Welch Maggie Welch 30. Elijah4 Welch (James Madison3, James2, Thomas1) was born in Johnson Co. Ky 26 December 1869. He married twice. He married Mary E. Waddle. #2 He married Sarah Margaret Rowland in Whitehouse, Johnson Co. Ky, 1909. Sarah was born in Hammond Creek, Johnson Co. Ky 1883. Sarah was the daughter of Armstrong J. Rowland and Trenny Ratliff. Elijah Welch and Unknown had the following child: Clyde5 Welch Elijah Welch and Sarah Margaret Rowland had the following children: Arthur Welch was born in Whitehouse, Johnson Co. Ky 14 January 1910. Arthur died 1972 in Sciotoville, Sciota Ohio, at 62 years of age. He married Olive Bigford in Ky, 1931. Mart Welch Charlie Welch was born in Whitehouse, Johnson Co. Ky 6 June 1913. Charlie died 9 June 1975 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, at 62 years of age. He married Marie Hurt in Whitehouse, Johnson Co. Ky, 1938. Ralph Welch (still alive). Mary Welch (still alive). Mae Welch was born in Whitehouse, Johnson Co. Ky 10 March 1918. Mae died in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio. She married Paul Darby in Kingston W.va.. Mary5 Welch (William Henry Harelson Burnside4, James Madison3, James2, Thomas1) was born in Johnson Co. Ky December 1885. She married Bill Blanton. in 1907 Mary Welch and Bill Blanton had the following child: Molly6 Blanton Dennis5 Welch (William Henry Harelson Burnside4, James Madison3, James2, Thomas1) was born in Martin Co. Ky 20 June 1890. Dennis died 10 January 1947 in Goody, Pike Co. Ky, at 56 years of age. m. Polly Van Hoose in Johnson Co. Ky. Dennis Welch and Polly Van Hoose had the following children: Frank6 Welch Clyde Welch Essie Welch Angie Welch m. C. K. Gibson Rosa5 Welch (William Henry Harelson Burnside4, James Madison3, James2, Thomas1) Rosa Welch and Lon Alonzo Stapleton had the following children: Charles Edward6 Stapleton Vina Stapleton Pina Stapleton Russell Stapleton Hershel Stapleton Bertha Stapleton Inez Stapleton James Stapleton was born 24 July 1930. James5 Welch (William Henry Harelson Burnside4, James Madison3, James2, Thomas1) James Welch and Ethel Litton had the following children: William6 Welch was born in Ky . William died 23 November 1990 at 84 years of age. He married Ruby Marcum. Walter Welch Warren Welch was born in Ky 21 January 1921. Warren died September 1966 in White Chapel Cemetery Troy Mi, at 45 years of age. Edna May Welch was born in Johnson County Ky 8 November 1928. Edna died 20 November 1945 in Pike County Ky, at 17 years of age. Dorthy Welch was born in Pike County Ky 4 April 1931. Dorthy died 30 March 1932 in Lickiville Ky Pike County, at less than one year of age. Mary Louise Welch was born in Ponds Creek, Goody Ky (Pike Co.) June 1, 1933 d. in Mi Nov. 6, 1985 Ralph5 Welch (Elijah4, James Madison3, James2, Thomas1) (still alive). Ralph Welch and Lenchie Wheeler had the following children: Euna Faye6 Welch Oliver C. Welch Margaret L. Welch m. Les Meek Lenville Leigh Welch Ida Mae Welch was born in Whitehouse, Johnson Co. Ky 22 January 1949. Ida died 18 June 1994 in Louisa, Lawrence Co. Ky, at 45 years of age. She married James H. Ratliff in Hammond Creek, Johnson Co. Ky, 10 March 1968. Ralph D. Welch Billy Ray Welch Mary5 Welch (Elijah4, James Madison3, James2, Thomas1) Mary Welch and Raymond J. Lemaster had the following child: Jack R.6 Lemaster was born 13 November 1936 78. Inez6 Stapleton (Rosa5 Welch, William Henry Harelson Burnside4, James Madison3, James2, Thomas1) Inez Stapleton and Golden Gannon had the following children: Mary Jane7 Gannon Robert Gannon James6 Stapleton (Rosa5 Welch, William Henry Harelson Burnside4, James Madison3, James2, Thomas1) was born in Goody, Pike Co. Ky 24 July 1930. James died 16 September 1998 in Columbus Ohio, at 68 years of age. He married Shirley Jean Woolverton in Ashland, Boyd Co, Ky, 26 February 1949. James Stapleton and Shirley Jean Woolverton had the following children: Sheryl Sue7 Stapleton Steven Jay Stapleton Sandra Stapleton 81. Walter6 Welch (James5, William Henry Harelson Burnside4, James Madison3, James2, Thomas1) He married Rachel Irene Hamilton. Walter Welch and Rachel Irene Hamilton had the following child: Walter Joseph7 Welch (still alive). Mary Louise6 Welch (James5, William Henry Harelson Burnside4, James Madison3, James2, Thomas1) Mary Louise Welch and Eugene George Hajduk had the following children: Gloria Jean7 Hajduk Mary Ann Hajduk ( THAT'S ME) Catherine Irene Hajduk Eugenia Marie Hajduk . 93. Jack R.6 Lemaster (Mary5 Welch, Elijah4, James Madison3, James2, Thomas1) was born in Charleston, Konawa W.va 13 November 1936. Jack died 20 July 1993 in Ashland, Boyd Co, Ky, at 56 years of age. He married Suann Morris 1956. Suann is the daughter of Earl Marris and Elizabeth Turner. Jack R. Lemaster and Suann Morris had the following child: Cinda Sue7 Lemaster was born in Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio 28 January 1957. Cinda died 1994 at 37 years of age. Jack R. Lemaster and wife #2 Constance Bradley had the following children: R. J. Lemaster Stephen B. 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Reclamation is "suppose" to be mandatory. That is why they have to put up a bond. But when I was working in Abandoned Mine Lands, the bond was $1,000 per acre and lots of times the companies just forfeited their bonds and let the Abandoned Mine Lands do what they could with the amount of the bond. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Robert Carneal USA Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 3:57 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip mining questions I am not trying to start an argument, but I am curious. I *think* the law states that reclamation is mandatory. Whether they follow that or not, that is a different matter. I do have a question. Are the mining companies required to give you upon request (they can ask what you plan to do with the information, explain that you are familial descendent. Obviously, they don't want to help you sue against them, so they can ask why you want the information.) what they plan to do? Including blasting, cutting, etc? Then you can use that information yourself and trace on a map where those would occur, and see if it touches the cemetery / graveyards? I *think* they are required to file with the state, perhaps you can get a copy of it from the state? Anyone know? I also *thought* they had to present, also upon request, what they expect the land to look like after reclamation, showing creeks, lakes, anything they preserve or put in, and you can examine that as well. Is that correct? Thanks. Robert ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

WILMA, ONE THING TO CONSIDER ABOUTY LEAVING THE CEMETERY WHERE IT IS, IS BLASTS CAN CAUSE ALL KIND OF DAMAGE. DOWNHILL SLIDES, GRAVE AND STONE DAMAGE, ETC. THE CORNETT HILL CEMETERY WAS DAMAGED IN IT'S LOWER GRAVES WHEN BLASTS WERE USED TO MINE NEAR THERE. CUTS TO MAKE ROADS NEARBY WOULD CAUSE SLIDES. JB In a message dated 11/29/2008 3:20:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Contact your local Department of Surface Mining and let them know about the cemetery, then their inspectors (who have to go out on the site anyway) can be aware of the cemetery and checking to see that it is not disturbed, IF they are going to leave it there and not move it. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sharon Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 3:04 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip Mining Effect on Family Graveyard Flora, this is all good info and is probably true in most states but in Eastern KY cemeteries are not always preserved or moved. We just had a fight the last couple of years over a cemetery in Lawrence Co. Stones were removed and thrown into a lake by new owners of the land. Granted, it wasn't a coal company but I think anyone would be wise not to assume that the coal company will follow the law. They need to be approached up front so they know there are people who care. This will make them accountable. Sharon ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002)

I DOUBT THE MINE COMPANY WILL WANT THE PROPERTY AFTER MINING IS FINISHED. I KNOW OF FAMILIES THAT BOUGHT THE SURFACE BACK FROM THE MINE COMPANIES FOR NEARLY NOTHING. IF I WANTED TO KEEP A PROPERTY, I WOULD GET INVOLVED IN THE RECLAIMATION ISSUES AND IMPROVEMENTS, THEN WORK WITH THE MINE COMPLANY TO KEEP THE CEMETERY INTACT WITH PROVISIONS TO BUY BACK THE SURFACE INCLUDING OTHER PROPERTIES JOINING IT. IT WOULD BE WORTH THE RISK IF THE RECLAIMATION WAS DONE CORRECTLY. WATCH OUT FOR WATER RUNOFF AND DAMS. JB In a message dated 11/28/2008 3:54:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Strip Mining companies are required to post a bond, so much per acre, before they can get a permit to do strip mining. BUT, this does not mean that the company will reclaim the land after they are finished mining. They usually just let the bond go and then that amount goes to the Dept. of Abandoned Mine Lands and they use that money to do what reclaiming they can. Sometimes it is enough to do a good job and some times it isn't. I worked for Abandoned Mine Lands for 20 years. And you have to keep right on them about a cemetery. They have been known to mine right up to the graves and even have left some vaults showing. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ada G. Kent Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 11:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip Mining Effect on Family Graveyard Maybe someone out there might know the answer to this question: what happens to a family graveyard when the land is sold to a coal company for strip mining? I am very worried. Many of those I hold dear are buried in that family graveyard. My ninety year old aunt just died in Martin County. What will happen to the graveyard? The coal company is buying out those who want to sell and they surround my aunt's property. My aunt was the hold-out. She refused to sell. My sister has inherited my aunt's land and she is considering keeping it, but how reasonable is it to keep property surrounded by strip mining? I'd be grateful for any information you might provide. Ada Wilson Kent Worthington, OH ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Life should be easier. So should your homepage. Try the NEW AOL.com. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000002)

Contact your local Department of Surface Mining and let them know about the cemetery, then their inspectors (who have to go out on the site anyway) can be aware of the cemetery and checking to see that it is not disturbed, IF they are going to leave it there and not move it. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sharon Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 3:04 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [EASTERNKENTUCKY] Strip Mining Effect on Family Graveyard Flora, this is all good info and is probably true in most states but in Eastern KY cemeteries are not always preserved or moved. We just had a fight the last couple of years over a cemetery in Lawrence Co. Stones were removed and thrown into a lake by new owners of the land. Granted, it wasn't a coal company but I think anyone would be wise not to assume that the coal company will follow the law. They need to be approached up front so they know there are people who care. This will make them accountable. Sharon ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Flora, this is all good info and is probably true in most states but in Eastern KY cemeteries are not always preserved or moved. We just had a fight the last couple of years over a cemetery in Lawrence Co. Stones were removed and thrown into a lake by new owners of the land. Granted, it wasn't a coal company but I think anyone would be wise not to assume that the coal company will follow the law. They need to be approached up front so they know there are people who care. This will make them accountable. Sharon