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Dear Harvey List Members, Hello! In the course of my personal Harvey research I have become more and more aware of an on-going relationship between the Harveys and the Comb(e)s families through Virginia and into Kentucky in the 18th and 19th centuries. Certainly there must be more of us (Harvey Researchers) that have Harvey/Combes marriages in your lines...perhaps this will be of use to one of you! Warmest Regards, (and Happy Holidays) Annie ------------- Re HARVEY and COMBS (chronologically): 30 Jan 1711/12 (Essex Co, Wills and Deeds, 1711-1714, p. 21) Power of Atty. "William COMBES and Mary my Wife of St. Maries parish in the County of Richmond Planters" to Timorthy ATKINSON to ack. deed. Dated 30 Jan 1711/1712. Signed Wm COMBES, Mary COMBES. Wit: John x COMBES, Thomas x HARVEY, Jno SKEY. Rec. 14 Feb 1711/1712. [Note: St. Mary's Parish was in Essex County and also in Richmond County. B.F.] (Fleet, Vol III, p.6) CH: This William COMBS was born ca 1660s, d 1718/9, Richmond Co, VA, son of Archdale and Elizabeth ______(Underwood) (Underwood) Combs. Caleb HARVEY not identified as yet. However, when John COMBS (son of Archdale, father of Mason) signed his will Dec 1716 in Richmond VA, he named his wife, Hannah and John ANDERSON co-executors. (Richmond WB3:300) When John ANDERSON signed his own will 2 Nov 1721, in King George VA (created from Richmond in 1720), he wrote; ..."I do give and bequeath unto Mary HARVEY who now liveth with me my own Riding Horse called Prince and formerly belonging to John COMBES and my saddle and bridle and one young cow of a red coulor (sic) and six pewter plates and one bill of Thomas HARVEY's for two hundred pounds of Tobacco payable to me and three pewter dishes and the rents of my plantation for the term and space of three whole years thence next ensuing the date hereof and to be fully completed and ended and also one Carolina hatt..." Also, the will was witnessed by a William HARVEY. (King George WBA-1:1-3) (Westmoreland D&W8, p. 68) 27 Sep 1726, William KENDALL, Co of Stafford, planter, to MURDOCK and William HARVEY. (Researcher Denise Mortorff) CH: The above Wm. KENDALL md. before 1716, Elizabeth COMBS, dau of John COMBS who d. Richmond VA 1716/17, and sister of Mason COMBS, b. 1714, Richmond VA, d 1785, Surry Co NC 1783 (Surry Co NC List of Confiscated Estates) (Tories) John HARVIES, (Surry Co NC) (Orange Co, NC Wills, 1752-1800) Will of William COMB of Orange Co NC, dtd 2 Aug 1781, prv. Aug 1781. wife Ann; sons: James (under 21), John. Daus: Mary COMB, Betty MITCHELL, Ellender TRICE. Grdau: Sarah MILLER, Execs: Wife, Ann; sons, James and John, daus Mary and Nancy COMB. Wits: John TURRENTINE, Caleb HARVEY. (Abstrs of Orange Co, NC Wills, 1752-1800 & 202 early marriages, Ruth Herdon Shields, 1966) In 1825, when Revolutionary War John COMBS of Perry Co, KY, made his declaration, he mentioned that his eidowed daughter, Sally (COMBS Hundley), was living with him as was her child, HARVEY (HUNDLEY) (Rev. War Pension File S35851) CH: The given name Harvey, could indicate a mother's maiden name. Any chance that Margaret, wife of the Rev. War John COMBS (1761) was nee HARVEY? (Unless, of course, JP Downard and Linda Manlove are correct in believing she was Biddy NANCE) (Grayson VA Wills) Prv. Aug 1827. Will of George STANFIELD. named: Jane and spouse William COMBS and their son, Zedediah; nephew, William HARVEY; brother, Wm STANFIELD; sisters: Lydia HIETT, Mary HARVEY. (Overthe Mountain Men, Anne Lowry Worrell) -- Ann Harvey Lahtinen, Steward <[email protected]> The Harvey Genealogist The Harvey Surname Association http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/6575/

I have been asked to post the info on that family bible I told you all about of James and Nancy (Snidow) Harvey of Monroe Co., West Virginia. It was in the Harvey-D Digest V97 Issue 20, If you have that. James HARVEY, born 10 Oct 1782, Red Sulpher Springs, Monroe Co, (West) Virginia, son of Nicholas and Sarah Ann (JAMES) HARVEY, and Nancy SNIDOW, born Jan. 1796, dau of Col. Christian and Mary (BURKE) SNIDOW. Children: 1. Nicholas HARVEY, born 15 Jan. 1815, Red Sulpher Springs, Monroe Co, (West) Virginia, married Harriett WILLIAMS, 22 Feb. 1834, Monroe Co. 2. Christian Snidow HARVEY, born 22 July 1816, Red Sulpher Springs, Monroe Co, (West) Virginia, prob. died before 1820 3. Clary Peters HARVEY, born 15 Jan. 1819, Red Sulpher Springs, Monroe Co, (West) Virginia, prob died before 1920 4. Sarah Ann Harvey, born 25 May 1821, Red Sulpher Springs, Monroe Co, (West) Viriginia, married 17 Nov. 1824 to William ADAIR. 5. Allen Lewis HARVEY, born 29 Jul 1823, Red Sulpher Springs, Monroe Co, (West) Virginia, married Mar. 1847 to Malinda Jane PACK. 6. William Henry HARVEY, born 4 Aug 1825, prob died as infant. 7. Mary Jane HARVEY, born 11 Aug 1827, Red Sulpher Springs, Monroe Co. (West) Virginia, married 18 Jul 1842, to Dr. Ward COOK, settled in Pendleton, Madison Co., Indiana. 8. Amanda Ellen HARVEY, born 28 May 1829, Red Sulpher Springs, Monroe Co, (West) Virginia, married 19 Nov. 1850 to Hon. William Haynes of Summers Co, (West) Virginia. 9. James Austin HARVEY, born 28 Apr 1833, Red Sulpher Springs, Monroe Co. (West) Virginia. 10. John Snidow HARVEY, born 19 Jan. 1836, Red Sulpher Springs, Monroe Co. (West) Virginia. James HARVEY's will dated 26 Mar. 1856 mentions sons Allen L., James and John (son Nicholas died abt. 1850-51 in Wapello (Marion) co., Iowa), wife Nancy, daughter Mary Jane Cook, references other daughters and names Allen L. and James A. Harvey as Executors. This was from Sandra Nolan Pat ==== HARVEY Mailing List ==== Web Archives http://lists.rootsweb.com/~archiver/lists/HARVEY-L/

Seeking any information on Cora HARVEY b. 29 June 1872 in Missouri. Married abt 1893 to John G. HUTCHINSON b. March 1860 in Illinois. Cora's father was A. HARVEY born in Tennessee. I find them in the 1900 census in Cedar twp. Boone Co. Missouri. They were in Bartlesville, Oklahoma in 1920. I believe they may have gone to Colorado. Children of John & Cora: S. P. John H. b. June 1894 d. 20 Sept. 1959 in Cheyenne, Wyoming Mary b. 13 Nov. 1895 d. May 1973 in Loveland, Colorado Edith Mae b. 11 Jan. 1898 d. 19 August 1930 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma Lucy b. Oct. 1899 Ralph b. Abt 1906 Robert b. Abt 1911 Margy b. abt. 1914 Any information appreciated. Mike [email protected] ==== HARVEY Mailing List ==== Web Archives http://lists.rootsweb.com/~archiver/lists/HARVEY-L/

Hello Group! This comes from a triple cousin on my CRAIG side. I asked her if she had any Harvey relation, and she checked her database, and came up with these. If they help let me know, and I will give you her email address. She and I share CRAIG, EIDSON, and BEARD family and now maybe HARVEY. Pat << Joseph Harvey m. 1 Sep 1791 to Anne Craig, had one son and she was widowed by 1809. John Harvie m. Female Jones, d/o Gabriel Jones of Virginia in the 1700s. >>

I'm seeking the family of JAMES HARVEY who was born about 1870 in Bloxwich, Staffs, UK. His father had an Iron and Steel company. This may not have been in Bloxwich, but in a neighbouring town. If anyone has a local gazetteer of the period 1850 - 1900, then it's likely that the company would be mentioned. Can you help? Thanks Malcolm Jones [email protected] ==== HARVEY Mailing List ==== Web Archives http://lists.rootsweb.com/~archiver/lists/HARVEY-L/

I am looking for information about a Charles Fenton Harvey who was born in 1855 in Vermont and married an Odette Garidel from New Orleans. ==== HARVEY Mailing List ==== Web Archives http://lists.rootsweb.com/~archiver/lists/HARVEY-L/

1) Does anyone have proof that this John Harvey,b. 7 Dec 1758 in Orange Co.,VA is the SAME John Harvey who married Lucy Estes ca 1778? 2) Does anyone know anything about any children of this union? I believe Bennett Harvey, b 1790 in Smith Co.,TN , is his son but have no proof. Have a lot of info from Bennett on down to present day and will share. Marie in Boone Co.,AR ==== HARVEY Mailing List ==== Web Archives http://lists.rootsweb.com/~archiver/lists/HARVEY-L/

I have the Rhoda Richards-William Harvey in My tree, But Can't Find much more before them.....Maybe we can compare notes and see what we can come up with. Thanks, Charles D. Harvey Statesville, NC Charles, by any chance do you have who William's brother Lemuel married? I have that he married Ann Ballard on Jan. 7, 1830 in Kingston, GA but I am pretty sure I have the wrong parents for Ann. Do you know if Lemuel was born in Oglethorpe, GA.? Sherry ==== HARVEY Mailing List ==== Archive Search: Http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl Listowner: Pat Hall [email protected]

In a message dated 97-12-18 01:40:58 EST, you write: << As I recall, someone out there was looking for a Lemuel Harvey? I ran across this from some research notes sent to in 1994 by a researcher named V. Gay from written in 1977 -- sorry no other sources, but hope it helps. "Wm Harvey (Rev) b. 1749 Orange Co, VA lived in Rowan, Wilkes & Surrey Co's NC before locating in Roane Co, TN. Had wife Lenah Gentry & children LEMEUEL, Jonathan, Thomas, Wm (m. 1808 Rhoda Richards), Robert (m. 1814 Sarah Richards, Marmaduke, Polly, Lucy (m 1815 Wm. Dixon), Sarah (m 1817 Alexander Forrester). Dec. of Wm & Rhoda Richards Harvey settled Pike Co, Indiana" It seems strange, the only other time I've seen the name "Marmaduke" related to a Harvey family was family or children of Major Benjamin Harvey from the line of Governor Thomas Harvey of NC -- Does anyone know if there is a connection between them and the Harvey's of Orange Co, VA? Randy >> I have the Rhoda Richards-William Harvey in My tree, But Can't Find much more before them.....Maybe we can compare notes and see what we can come up with. Thanks, Charles D. Harvey Statesville, NC ==== HARVEY Mailing List ==== Web Archives http://lists.rootsweb.com/~archiver/lists/HARVEY-L/

I went to the HARVEY archives last week and found a message written by Sandra Nolan- about a family bible of James and Nancy SNidow Harvey of Monroe Co. WV. I'm new to this list, so going back and reading all those old messages, has really been a blessing for me. Someone asked me recently about their being two Nicholas. In this message it says there were two. James HARVEY, born 10 Oct. 1792, Red Sulpher Springs, Monroe Co., (West) Virginia, son of Nicholas and Sarah Ann (James) Harvey, and Nancy SNIDOW , born 9 Jan. 1796, dau of Col. Christian and Mary (Burke) SNIDOW It lists as their first child: Nicholas Harvey, b. Jan. 15, 1815, Red Sulpher Springs, Monroe Co. (West) Virginia, married Harriett Williams, 22 Feb. 1834, Monroe Co. Hope this helps someone. Pat ==== HARVEY Mailing List ==== Archive Search: Http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl Listowner: Pat Hall [email protected]

Hi Michelle: I have also seen many variations in this family including some "large variations in dates etc. -- It sounds as if you have more complete information than I, but to add to the discussion, here's what I currently have. I must stress that most my information is "compiled" from other sources and not researched myself. --- My interest in compiling HARVEY families is in locating (and excluding) any John Harvey's b.c. 1750 from my ancestor hunt. I was originally intrigued by this family because I've seen it listed with two (2) John Harvey sons, one b. 1745, the other b. 1758. Here is the way I currently have it -- JOHN HARVEY bc. 1725, St. Thomas Parish, Orange Co, VA, d.1804 Monroe Co, VA m. circa 1750 MARGARET BURKE bc. 1728/29 Orange Co, VA, d. 1800, Monroe Co, VA. Children: 1) Henry bc. 1748 2) William bc. 1749 3) Benjamin bc.1751 m. Susannah Ballard 4) Nicholas bc. 1753/55 (also have seen birth in 1743?) m. 1) Sarah Ann James, 2) Nancy Snidow 5) Joseph b. 12 Nov 1754, Orange Co, VA m. Lucy Ballard 12 Nov 1778 who was born 9 Nov 1761 Orange Co, VA 6) Elizabeth bc. 1754/58 m. John Stodghill 7) John E. Harvey Jr. b. 7 Dec 1758, St. Thomas Parish, Orange Co, VA. d. 1844 Lawrence Co, AL m. Lucy Estes (I've also seen a John Harvey in this family b. 1745 who m. Elizabeth?) 8) Thomas bc. 1758 m. Sally Hobbs 9) Jacob bc. 1760 m. Louise 10) James bc. 1767 m. Mary Snidow 11) Joshua Calvin b. Dec 1769, Greenbrier, Orange Co, VA m. Sarah Ann Swope 12) Sally b. ? -- m. James Goodall 13) "Nanny" b. ? -- m. Francis Williams, 5 May 1776 Can you identify the parents of John Harvey bc. 1725? I have no information about the Michael you identified or his father Austin Harvey. Anything you have that will add to, or improve my information about this family would be appreciated. Randy ==== HARVEY Mailing List ==== Archive Search: Http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl Listowner: Pat Hall [email protected]

Several of the following names relate to the Harvey's. Thought you might be interested. << 5 Edard McClung 76 William and Amanda M Johnson 77 Benjamin and Hannah Johnson 78 James and Eliza James 79 Joshua and Adeline Stringfeild 80 Willis C Houchens 81 Nancy Ray 82 Jamesand Lucina Keeth 83 Benjamin and Susan Blair 84 Walter and Isabell Reynolds 85 Hayton and mary Lindsey 86 Abednego and Nancy Lindsey 87 Christopher and Polly Jones 88 William & Rebecca Howard 89 Henry G & Francis J Hawkins 90 John G and Mary E McClung 91 Philip M and Elizabeth Pendleton 92 John L and Margaret Smith 93 Thomas and Elizabeth Rowntree 94 Benjamin J and Catherine Pace 95 Maragaret Blair 96 Lilburn J and Elizabeth Blair 97 Sarah Smith 98 John F & Mary C Houchens 99 Elijah Davis 100 Wilton and Martha Holton 101 James and Mary Estes 102 John and Sarah A Strange 103 William C and Adeline T Doyel 104 Thom Green/Gran/Greer? 105 John B and Nancy Blair 106 John and Mary Holton 107 Obadiah and Catherine Houchen 108 Thomas and Elizabeth Holton 109 Joel and Delphy Hulsey 110 Jordan and Sarah K Hulsey 111 Gregory F & Rachael Doyel 112 James and Matilda E Doyel 113 Donijah and Margaret L Hulsey 114 Charles & Milley Penick 115 James D & Rhody Driskill 116 Ezekial and Margaret Jones 117 Thos & Martha Denizen (Dennison?) 118 Jacob and Rachael Jones 119 K D & Milly Isbell 120 John H & Milly Isbell 121 Zachariah & Milly Denizen 122 Jesse & Mary M Eaton - married census yr. 123 William and Nancy Eaton 124 James W and Sarah Crouch 125 None 126 John M & Sarah E Houchens - md census year 127 Bewrry & Matilda Eaton 128 John G and Rosa A Majors 129 No first and Cynthia Shackleford 130 William and Martha Smith >> ==== HARVEY Mailing List ==== Web Archives http://lists.rootsweb.com/~archiver/lists/HARVEY-L/

Hi Sherry - Regarding the Lemuel Harvey son of William b. 1749 in Orange Co, VA which I posted -- I believe William's parents were John Harvey and Margaret Burke of Orange Co, VA. This family moved into Monroe Co, WV and I believe one of the sons, (brother of William) Benjamin married a BALLARD. Sorry, I don't have an address for V. GAY. I do know her name was Vannetta Gay. Her research notes are dated 1977 and on many pages she states "not proven" and often gives the name and address of other researchers who were her sources. In looking over these and other notes I've collected, looking for more clues for a Lemuel or a connection to Scotland, I've found the following which might provide you with some clues. A) I've found several references to "Lemuel" mostly in KY in early 1800's -- This may well be the Lemuel son of William noted above. B) In V. Gay's notes I've found the following: "Brothers who came to America from Scotland: (settled Elkten, Cecil Co, MD 1753) 1) William Harvey 1727/67 m. Rebecca Carruthers, 2) John, 3) Andrew, 4) James. --- James & Wm to Cumberland Co early, Andrew a bit later" (note: Cumberland Co, PA?) Sherry, I know I've seen this William Harvey / Rebecca Caruthers on lineage charts from South Carolina! This suggest to me that some part of this family moved south. This is at least closer to you GA connection with Lemuel.. However: Here's another clue - with an Olgethorpe Co, GA connection! "John Harvie, bapt. 20 Dec 1706 at Gargunnock, Scotland. His will prob. 1767, Alemarle Co, VA. mar. Martha Gaines on 10 Jan 1742 (she d. 7 Oct 1802; her will at OGLETHORPE CO, GA; she was dau of Daniel Gaines and Martha Taylor) See book "Georgians" by G.R. Gilmore, American Book Co., Americus GA, 1926, pp. 109-122 and reference: --- For the Harvie family who came from Scotland and lived in Georgia (et al) see book, "The Harvie Family of Virginia" by John Harvey Creecy, pub. 1949: addr: 4100 Grove Ave., Richmond, VA" Sherry, Please keep me in mind if you find any stray John Harvey's who were born abt. 1750 -- Mine's running loose out there somewhere! Good Luck, Randy ==== HARVEY Mailing List ==== Web Archives http://lists.rootsweb.com/~archiver/lists/HARVEY-L/

As I recall, someone out there was looking for a Lemuel Harvey? I ran across this from some research notes sent to in 1994 by a researcher named V. Gay from written in 1977 -- sorry no other sources, but hope it helps. "Wm Harvey (Rev) b. 1749 Orange Co, VA lived in Rowan, Wilkes & Surrey Co's NC before locating in Roane Co, TN. Had wife Lenah Gentry & children LEMEUEL, Jonathan, Thomas, Wm (m. 1808 Rhoda Richards), Robert (m. 1814 Sarah Richards, Marmaduke, Polly, Lucy (m 1815 Wm. Dixon), Sarah (m 1817 Alexander Forrester). Dec. of Wm & Rhoda Richards Harvey settled Pike Co, Indiana" It seems strange, the only other time I've seen the name "Marmaduke" related to a Harvey family was family or children of Major Benjamin Harvey from the line of Governor Thomas Harvey of NC -- Does anyone know if there is a connection between them and the Harvey's of Orange Co, VA? Randy ==== HARVEY Mailing List ==== Archive Search: Http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl Listowner: Pat Hall [email protected]

> Also it says that even though Martin d. in Mo. he is buried in Singing Pines > Cem. Headwater of Marrowbone Creek, S-W of Beaumont, Ky. overlooking Hiway 90. > > Comments would be appreciated. > > Pat > Martin Harvey died August 8, 1869 in Benton Co., Missouri. His death was recorded in the Mortality Schedule of that county. He was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Henry Co., MO. I've seen his tombstone and I assume he's buried beneath it! Martin Harvey married Elizabeth Morehead b.c1792 d. bef. 1860 Their children: James Harvey b. c.1811 Abner Harvey b. c.1816 marr. Lucy Jane Beck Thomas Harvey b. Dec.15, 1818 John S. Harvey b. c.1829 Austin Harvey b. c.1830 Susan or Annie Harvey marr. Andrew King Whitlow Thomas Harvey married Mary Evans on Mar.14, 1839. Their children: James Abner Harvey b. Jan. 27, 1840 marr. Sarah Ann Nicholson Elizabeth (Betsey) Harvey b.c.1843 Sarah J. Harvey b. c.1845 Martha Harvey b. c.1847 Noah W. Harvey b. c.1849 marr. Julia Ann Miller Winnie Harvey b. c.1852 Robert Harvey b. c.1854 William P. Harvey b. c.1854 marr. Palmira Burton Zerelda Harvey b. c.1857 Thomas L. Harvey b. c.1864 Other Harveys buried in Mt. Olivet include: Orbrie E. Harvey, son of N.W. (Noah W.) and Julia A. Harvey born Jan. 14, 1873 died Sept. 7, 1873 Elmer Harvey, son of Noah W. and Juliah A. Harvey born Mar. 28, 1870 died June 6. 1871 Lucy Jane, wife of Abner Harvey born Oct. 22, 1821 died Mar. 13, 1863 (last date is diff. to read) I have a few other Harveys in some other cemeteries in Benton and Henry Counties, Missouri, if anyone is interested. Allison A. Patterson ==== HARVEY Mailing List ==== Archive Search: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl Listowner: Pat Hall [email protected]

This comes from the [email protected] I have permission to post from the list owner Sandi Gorin. If you already take this list, then just delete the message. If not check down a ways, and you will see James Harvey. Monroe Co. Ky. 1830 Census << Read across: Dennis Right John Mayfield Jesse Tunnell Parish Sims William Condra Joseph White Johnathon M Moore John Simpson George Bushong Joseph A Carter William Norman John Hale William Stephens William Jackson Elija Waters Thomas Bartley Mida Button Polly Clemuns John Moreland Nimrod Huffman Peggy Bybee Francis Clemuns Daniel Furgeson John Harlin Clarissa Haloway Marshall Gipson William D Ardell Jesse Gee Jesse Parks Joseph Parks Jerry Wade James Harvey John R H Palmer Richard Lamb James Page Robert Page David Chapman David Crews James Chapman Robert Chapman Nancy Hagen Richard Walden William P Palmer Andrew Crews Thomas Wilson Jesse Biggers William Stroud Fleming Freeman Stephen Pitcock Samuel Bushong George Record Jesse F Gerald James Neneerty? Jacob Lough John Pitcock Richard Miller Aron Pitcock Edward Moody Arthur R Hagin Lyda Hagin Jonas Hagin John P Rosenew Samuel Morris John Painter Charles Oldham James Wilson Bennett Baily John Springer William Curtis John Sartin Jacob Cable Alen Brandon James Enlow Isaac Flippen Joseph Lee Wesley Stinson John Stephens Daniel Brandon Henry H Porch John Payne John Harris Aron Russell Thomas Pare Ransom Saterfield John Butrum John Hunt Jeremiah Pare/Pace James Bush William Parrish Oto Butram Joseph Stephens Hugh Steenbergen Elija Saterfield James Fields John Taylor Enoch M Groom James Campbell Renfro Campbell Marcus Pare Isaac M Riggs Barney Lane Francis Sanders Thomas Lane William Butrum R P Stgeenbergen Josiah Newman Henry Hunt Alen Mcarleure? Jeremiah Mahaney __________ Pat ==== HARVEY Mailing List ==== Web Archives http://lists.rootsweb.com/~archiver/lists/HARVEY-L/

I so not know why these letters are being repeated. Its not me. Pat ==== HARVEY Mailing List ==== Archive Search: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl Listowner: Pat Hall [email protected]

The letters I posted run from 1843 thru 1873. There are 8 letters, and I posted all of them. I have not belonged to the HARVEY list too long., but have found a wealth of info from the Archived 1997 files. If you all don't want the letters, the delete button works wonders. Pat Which Harvey family do you come from, I believe there were 4 or 5 distinctive branches. Perhaps you come from the one I do. ==== HARVEY Mailing List ==== Web Archives http://lists.rootsweb.com/~archiver/lists/HARVEY-L/

<< Dear Sister, I have taken my pen in hand in answer to your letter of the second of March and was grateful to hear one more time from you and family taht you were enjoying good health, and in a prosperious condidtion. As to the health of my family, it is tolerable good at this time, except the whooping cough. The children has that tolerabely bad, though now pretty well over it. Mother was taken sick some time last fal and all hope for her recovery was vanished, but she has recovered. She was taken with palsey, at Uncle James Harvey's ever since before Christmas. Brother Harvey Lawrence departed this life some time in the spring of 1854. I do not recollect the month or day. I take from the letter I got from you, you was not appraised of his death. his departure ws caused from Breast complaint... Now as to the balance of the connections. They are all well as far as I know, and doing well now. Something about the products and prices of old Kentucky...the garden spot of the world. Stocks of all kind very high and still looking up. Horses generally worth from $75.00 to $200.00. Cattle, milk cows is worth $15 to $20. Work cattle well broke at least 3 years old worth $40 to $50 dollars, and that up to $100.00. Stock hogs at this time is worth 4 cents a pound. Corn is worth $1.50 to $1.75 per barrel. Wheat from 75 cents to one dollar a bushel. Oats worth 25 cents to 30 cents a bushel, and now a few words about the winter. We had the coldest winter this winter as ever in Kentucky known. The commenced a few days before Christmas and lasted until about the first of March, and this far we have had a cold and very backward spring. The most backward spring I ever saw. We have three children. All sons. The eldest Elbert Patton is eleven years, the second John Elzey is 2 years old. I must now bring my letter to a close, but still desire you to write to me ever opportunity, and still remain your affectionate brother and siter until death. John H. Lawrence and Polly Lawrence to: Verlinda Rhea and children, Waverly, IL. A few words to Rhoda and her companion. I desire to be remembered to them in love, you said in your letter previous they had moved to Missouri, but have now moved back. I desire that they write. Love and compliments also. John Lawrence and Polly. _______________________________________________________ Next Letter March 10, 1857 >>