This is what you call a small town. Roy in Twin Falls KILGORE -- CHERRY COUNTY In 1903 the postal department objected to the town's name because of confusion with the state of Georgia, and recommended that the name be changed. So in 1904 the name of the little settlement was changed to "Kilgore" in honor of the pioneer family of Henry Kilgore and Alice Kilgore, a pioneer teacher. Incidentally, the more-famous city of Kilgore, Texas, is named for this same family.

I received a message from Stephen K. Hall that I believe has a virus attached to it. Perhaps you'd better check your machine. Sincerely, Vickie MillerGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

Marlene has done a real good job of introducing herself so I have copied her info below. Please welcome her to the Kilgore family.. My name is Marlene Roberts Owens. My great grandmother was Mary Rowena Kilgore married first to a Frank Jones and in 1891 to Rufus Roberts born 1855. Mary Rowena Kilgore is the daughter of John Kilgore and Isabella Roberts. My mothers and fathers ancestors both came down through Ralph Kilgore. Mary Rowena Kilgore and Rufus Roberts were married in Magoffin County in 1891 but the internet information as their names wrong due to difficulty reading the old records. They are listed as Eufus Roberts and Mary Polene Roberts married 1891 in Magoffin County, KY. They resided in Greenup, Ky from 1892 until 1901 when he died. If you would like more information on their descendants just send me an email. Rufus Roberts was an orphan who came to Kentucky as a small boy, but we have no other information except that he was born in 1855 and had one brother who came to visit once. Marlene Merry Christmas and Happy New You to all!! Gail Meÿer Kilgore Casa Grande, AZ

Thanks, Vickie, for passing along this information. I am sure there are others who appreciate it, also. Davine

Early History of Middle Tennessee By Edward Albright, 1908 Some time during the month of January or February, another party consisting of Thomas KILLGORE, Moses and Ambrose MAULDON, Samuel MASON, Josiah HANKINS and others went up into the Red River country and established Killgore's Station in Robertson County near Cross Plains. Fort Union was also built by Robt. HAYS at a point five or six miles up the river from the bluff and on the site of the more modern Haysborough. I was under the impression that the Killgore Fort was built by Robert Kilgore JR Roy in Twin Falls This isn't the same fort. Thomas Killgore supposedly established the Kilgore Station (called Fort in this abstract) in what became Robertson Co TN ca1787.Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

Early History of Middle Tennessee By Edward Albright, 1908 Some time during the month of January or February, another party consisting of Thomas KILLGORE, Moses and Ambrose MAULDON, Samuel MASON, Josiah HANKINS and others went up into the Red River country and established Killgore's Station in Robertson County near Cross Plains. Fort Union was also built by Robt. HAYS at a point five or six miles up the river from the bluff and on the site of the more modern Haysborough. I was under the impression that the Killgore Fort was built by Robert Kilgore JR Roy in Twin Falls

There were Kilgores who acquired land in Cumberland County in 1734. See Blunston's Licenses. They probably were in the country some time before acquiring land. Rita >From: DavineR@aol.com >Reply-To: KILGORE-L@rootsweb.com >To: KILGORE-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [KILGORE] Charles Kilgore >Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 19:56:00 EST > >Does anyone know if this was the first Kilgore to arrive in this country? > >Davine > > >==== KILGORE Mailing List ==== >You are about to enter the KILGORE ZONE! Beware of the wit and the zany >members and their doings! But they are ALL family! > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.

A Robert Kilgore was transported to Maryland in 1675. What became of him nobody knows. The one who sponsored him ended up in PA so perhaps this Robert did as well. Joseph Killgore of Maine was in the United States prior to 1740 and there were at least 3 Kilgores in PA who were here before 1740. VickieGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

Does anyone know if this was the first Kilgore to arrive in this country? Davine

Surveyed for Jacob Burgan 230A of land in Washington Co by virtue of a Virginia Land Office Treasury Warrant &c, 100A of which being assigned to him by Charles Kilgore & the residue by Isaac Burgan lying on the head of Shavers Creek in Powells Valley and Beginning at a sugar tree, a Burch & Spanish oak opposite a spring…to 2 chesnuts by the head of a hollow…to a chesnut, a poplar & dogwood on the South side of (blank)…to a white oak on the side of a ridge…to 2 chesnuts near the top of a spur…to a white oak on the South side of a ridge…to the Beginning along sd ridge (dated 17 Dec 1783 Sig: Walter Preston, Asst; Robt Preston S.W.C. p196 (p160 5 6/21) Surveyed for John Fraizer assignee of Hugh Campbell who was assignee of Charles Kilgore by virtue of a Virginia Land Office Warrant 95 acres of land lying on the north side of Powells River half a mile above the lower North fork of said River in Washington Co. Beginning at a poplar & small hickory on the bank of the river opposite a rocky clift, thence down the river…below a bend of the river thence leaving the same…on the East side of a hill…on the West side of a hill…ner the top of said hill dated 4 dec 1783 Sig: Robt. Preston, S. W.C. p55 (p43 5 6/21) We the Commissioners for the District of Washington & Montgomery Counties do certify that Charles Killgore assignee of Jame Hall is entitled to 200 acres of land lying in Washington County on the East side of falling creek, surveyed for the said Charles Killgore 01 Apr 1774 by virtue of an Order or Council dated 16th Dec 1773 he having proved to the Court…actual settlement made in the year 1773… (dated) 14 Aug 1781 Teste: James Reid, C. C.C. Commissioners: Jos Cabell, Harry Innes, N. Cabell p192 (p157 5 6/21) Surveyed for Patrick Porter 185A of land in Washington Co by virtue of a Certificate from the Commissioners for the District of Washington & Montgomery Counties...lying on both sides of falling Creek a South branch of Clynch River and Beginning on the north bank of said Creek at a buckeye & 2 small elms...crossing the Creek often to a large white oak & dogwood saplin on the top of a ridge...to a large poplar on a rocky knob...to a sugar tree & Lyn at the foot of the said knobb...to a lyn & dogwood saplin near the top a ridge...to a white oak on the said ridge...to an ash on the top of a ridge...to an ash & sugar tree saplin on the East side of a ridge...crossing the creek to 2 white oaks on the bank of the same...dated 21 Mar 1782 Sig: Walter Preston, Asst. Robert Preston, S.W.C. We the Commissioners for the District of Washington & Montgomery Counties do certify that Patrick Porter is entitled to 214 acres of land by settlement in the year 1772 in Washington Co lying on ! falling Creek on the south side of Clynch, adj. Charles Killgore's land which was surveyed the 1 Apr 1774 by virtue of an Order of Council dated 16th Dec 1773 dated 8 Aug 1781 Teste: James Reid, C.C.C. Commissioners: Jos. Cabell, Harry Innes, R. CabellGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

This definitely pinpoints when Charles Kilgore arrived in VA from NC. It states that he settled his land in VA in 1773. We the Commissioners for the District of Washington & Montgomery Counties do certify that Charles Killgore assignee of Jame Hall is entitled to 200 acres of land lying in Washington County on the East side of falling creek, surveyed for the said Charles Killgore 01 Apr 1774 by virtue of an Order or Council dated 16th Dec 1773 he having proved to the Court…actual settlement made in the year 1773… (dated) 14 Aug 1781 Teste: James Reid, C. C.C. Commissioners: Jos Cabell, Harry Innes, N. Cabell p192 (p157 5 6/21) Surveyed for Charles Killgore 200A of land in Washington Co by virtue of a Certificate from the Commissioners for the District of Washington & Montgomery Counties…lying on the East side of falling Creek a South branch of Clynch River and Beginning at a white oak on a spur near the Creek…to a white oak & hickory on the point of a rocky spur… to a white oak & ash saplin on the top of a ridge…to a white oak & dogwood saplin in a sink hole at the foot of a rocky ridge…crossing a branch to 2 dogwood saplins near to David Cown on top of a ridge…to a stake near the end of a high ridge..to a white oak & walnut by a path…to a large poplar near the creek and up the same … (dated) 26 Mar 1783 sig: Walter Preston, Asst; Robert Preston, S. W.C. p192 (p156 5 6/21) 5 6/21 Washington County Virginia Survey & Commissioner’s Certificates 1781-1797 -Tom Colley 975.5725C689 Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

Hi, Can anyone give me directions to the Kilgore Cem. in Tallapoosa, GA? Is that in Haralson Co.? Thanks, Joyce Kilgore Stimson

FORWARDED MESSAGE!! ----- Original Message ----- From: <CSCUNC@aol.com> To: <BEAVERS-L@rootsweb.com>; <KILGORE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 1:25 PM Subject: {not a subscriber} Castle's Woods: Frontier Virginia Settlement, 1769-1799 > Several months ago I offered to copy for interested researchers James W. > Hagy's thesis on the frontier settlement of Castle's Woods, Virginia. I had > searched for many long years before finding an actual copy of this work at a > rare book dealer in North Carolina. This thesis was presented to the Faculty > of the Department of History, East Tennessee State University in partial > fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts, 1966. The > original thesis contained no copyright provision as did the 1979 Russell > County Historical Society printing which contained landowner maps and local > Russell county info. that did not appear in the 1966 version. This one > unfortunately can not be copied. I thought I was done with this > project but recently have received a number of additional requests for this > material so I have decided to make ONE more printing and then retire from > the copying business. For all of those folks who for one reason or another > failed to secure a copy of this work, this is the last chance. > > "This thesis is a narrative account of the frontier settlement of Castle's > Woods. The community is an interesting case study of the ideas of Frederick > Jackson Turner regarding the frontier. > > Castle's Woods in many ways fits the pattern of the typical frontier > community. Apparently first settled by a long hunter, Castle's Woods, like a > magnet, drew westward the classic frontier types, hunters, farmers, > speculators, surveyors, artisans, and preachers. Even some aristocrates > settled there. The usual frontier customs and activities were observed in > the community. These included a considerable amount of lawlessness. The > greatest problem for the settlers in Castle's Woods was the Indians who were > a menace from the time of the first settlement until nearly the end of the > eighteenth century. After the Indian problem had been eliminated, the > frontier stage quickly passed away...... > > A large amount of primary materials were used in this study. The most > important sources were county records, state archives, national archives, and > the Draper Manuscripts." > > The importance of Castle's Woods is twofold. First, it had its day of importa > nce as a stepping stone to the West. Secondly, it is important as a case > study of the American frontier. It was the first permanent settlement in > Russell County, Virginia, founded in 1769 and located on the Clinch River. > > Many of the early southwest Virginia families are discussed in detail > including Russell, Walker, Cowan, Porter, Moore, Campbell, Stuart, Houston, > Montgomery, Snoddy, Thompson, Robinson and many, many more. > > Detailed accounts of many of the Indian battles are described in great detail > and this research material makes interesting reading. If anyone would like > information on how to acquire a copy of this 140 page thesis please contact > me privately at cscunc@aol.com. > > > Regards, > Robert Cowan > 525 Harrogate Rd. > Matthews, North Carolina 28105 > >

Clayton,Pushmataha County-1993 Clayton Today October 7, 1993 BRUCE Vester BRUCE was born August 1, 1911 at Scotland, Arkansas. He passed away September 26, 1993 at the Anadarko Municipal Hospital at the age of 82. He moved to Lookeba, Oklahoma in 1956 from Nashoba. He married Willie May KILGORE on March 5, 1939 at Pickins Creek, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death August 10, 1974. He was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his parent, Mr. and Mrs. Charles BRUCE, his wife, a brother, Harve BRUCE, and a sister, Tilda DANIELS. Services were held at Binger Church of God September 29. Burial was at Lookeba Cemetery

----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlene Dutton" <chuckedee@msn.com> To: "Kilgore" <KILGORE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 11:01 PM Subject: {not a subscriber} Re: [KILGORE] The Freedman Bank Records > FYI: The Freedman bank records are available in local Family History Libraries of the Mormon Church (CDs). Just check you phone book for the nearest location. > Charlene > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: DObrien272@aol.com > Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 5:28 PM > To: KILGORE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [KILGORE] The Kilgore Clan > > Gail, hello. The Freedman bank records were from black depositors mainly, > so some of them may have been descendants of slaves. I don't know of any > other bank records available, but you would think that they might be > available online somewhere. I hope you are well and also your family. And I > hope that your Christmas season goes well. Anyway after Christmas I will > start checking and see if I can find other bank records anywhere. > > > ==== KILGORE Mailing List ==== > Introduce a person to a very frustrating hobby, > Genealogy, and invite them to join our board!Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com > >

The bank records were from Freedman's Bank Records which were bank accounts set up for black families. I have never seen other bank records online, but I will start checking into that after Christmas. That 1880 census is from the new 1880 cd but it is far from correct. My great grandparents were living in Kansas at that time and had my great aunt's family living with them as I found when I read the actual census. But this disc does not list them with my great grandparents and are not included at all in that disc. Thanks for asking about my health. I am back to doing all my activities and am no longer tired. I got a clean bill of health after radiation and chemotherapy. Doctors have told me that they think I licked it, but they can not guarantee it.

Gail, hello. The Freedman bank records were from black depositors mainly, so some of them may have been descendants of slaves. I don't know of any other bank records available, but you would think that they might be available online somewhere. I hope you are well and also your family. And I hope that your Christmas season goes well. Anyway after Christmas I will start checking and see if I can find other bank records anywhere.

What great news as you go into Christmas.. a whole new outlook on life. Did you ever find your links before IN? Gail

Gail, The Family History Library (SLC, UT) has some voting records on microfilm. The ones I have looked at (for Etowah Co AL) didn't give much info. other than name, voting district, and date of birth (great source for birthdate), but still worth checking. I was surprised to find none of my Etowah Co ancestors voted; and how many women voted in 1920 (I think). Anyway, just knowing whether or not your ancestor voted (or registered to vote) can tell you a little something about them. Family History Library online catalog: http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Nicole Kilgore Pinson Gail Meyer Kilgore wrote: > Doris, > > I got the newsletter today and would not have thought to try and search > "voter records" or "bank records". Where would info be available to find > old bank records? Also noticed on the back page the first entry is Jno. O. > Kilgore and I think that is Kim Tyson's line. The Massie D. Kilgore looks > familiar and they were from OH and I think they lived in KS. Strange how I > can pick these out as if there were only a handful of Kilgore's. Also, what > is interesting is the Clide or Clyde Kilgore son of George from OH as we > have a Clyde Kilgore in our line and that is not a common name in our line > and we wondered where it came from, not saying that this line is connected > but interesting to read it. > > Hope you are having a good day and that you are doing better. Keep me > posted!! > > Gail Meÿer Kilgore > Casa Grande, AZ > > ==== KILGORE Mailing List ==== > "How can a tangled web that appears so open be > so impregnable when we try to pierce it as when > we delve into genealogy!" -Jerry A. Penley-