This paper witnesseth: that Elizabeth A. RICHARDS has this day rented to Frank REYNOLDS a certain tract of 30 acres of land, where said Richards now lives - for the year 1892, and to have possession within 3 weeks from to-day. Said Reynolds agrees to re-set the fence running on the North and East sides, and also agrees to remove the barn from the orchard to near the dwelling, covering and putting same in good repair. Said Richards agrees to furnish boards and timbers, and said Reynolds the nails and work. Said Reynolds also agrees to pay, in addition to the work man named above ten dollars cash in hand. Said Reynolds agrees to take good care of place, and not to destroy or abuse the appurtenances or land, and said Reynolds agrees that said Richards shall have fruit from said premises for her own use. Said Reynolds agrees to furnish his own fire wood. Said Reynolds agrees to make up into rails what timber is down. Witness our hands this 17th day of November 1891. /s/ W. L. Richards [his mark], Agt. E. A. Richards. Witness: N. D. Terry $10.00 Rec'd of Frank Reynolds the ten dollars mentioned in the contract above written. Nov. 19 '91. Signed by same, witnessed by same. Sandi's Puzzlers: http://www.gensoup.org/gorinpuzzles/index.php Sandi's site: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RSD3310 Surnames: Douglass, Douglas, Yates Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.barren/14364.21/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Could you please check for an Asahel (spelling differs) Douglass or Douglass. He and his family moved to Barren CTY about 1825 and left there in 1856. I have the census from 1830, 1840 and 1850. Trying to find his parents. Asahel was born in Cornwall, CT 1791. Wife was Jane Kikendall. The 1850 census lists most of the family. His son John Levi married an America Ellen Yates in Adair CTY, daughter of Catherine Creel and Melford Yates. Thank you very much. RSD Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ramonamichael Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.barren/18625.3.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for the wonderful information! That's a great story! You have to admit that a five foot long rifle aimed at you would be intimidating! I am emailing for pictures, if the offer still stands! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ramonamichael Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.barren/18625.3.2.1.1.2.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much for the picture! I look forward to seeing the full rifle! It's awesome to think that my ggfather forged these with his own hands. I'm so glad to finally see one! You are a blessing! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sgorin Surnames: Staples, Shader, Fox, Groce, Forbis, Moore, Owens, Smith, Garner, Warf Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.barren/20991/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Glasgow - Rev. William Richard Staples [photo], 92, Glasgow, died Saturday, July 2, 2011, at his residence. A native of Barren County, he was a son of the late Tom and Cora Shader Staples. He was a retired farmer and a Baptist minister. He had preached in well over 150 different churches in the Barren County and surrounding areas. He was also a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Pam Fox Staples; two brothers, Earl Thomas Staples and J. P. Staples; one sister, Mary Lee Groce. Survivors include his wife, Thelma; two sons, Kenneth Staples and wife, Betty and Tommy Staples and wife, Rita, all of Glasgow; four grandchildren, Tommy Staples, Jr. and wife Tina, Kim Forbis and husband Tommy, and Lee Ann Moore, all of Glasgow, Mikki Owens and hsuband Aaron of Sumter, South Carolina; eight great-grandchildren, Quentin Tyler and Kalei Staples, Taylor Moore, Lindsey Forbis, Mason, Jacob and Michael Owens; three sisters, Velma Smith, Frances Garner and Doris Warf all of Glasgow and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 6 at Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home with burial in Happy Valley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Alternate expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Ronald McDonald House or a favorite charity. Glasgow (KY) Daily Times, Tuesday, 5 July 2011, p. A3 www.hatchersaddler.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sgorin Surnames: Gaston, Raines, Kirtley, Ford, Twigg, Miller, Jeffries, Carter Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.barren/20990/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Glasgow - James William Gaston, 86, of Glasgow, died at 7 a.m., Sunday, July 3, 2011, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. The Earlington native was a retired dairy farmer, World War II Army veteran, member of Glasgow DAV Chapter 20 and Bethel United Methodist Church. He was a son of the late Johnny Gaston and Betty Mae Raines Gaston and husband of the late NOvice Udean Witcher Gaston. He is survived by one son, Robert William "Bobby" Gaston and wife, Loretta, of Scottsville; two daughters, Carol Kirtley and husband, Robert, of Campbellsville and Brenda Ann Ford of Scottsville; two sisters, Barbara Twigg and husband, Ron, Portland, Ind., and Joyce Miller, Richmond, Ind.; six grandchldren, three great grandchildren, two step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers; Austin Earl Gaston and Edward Lee Gaston. Funeral services will be noon Thursday, July 7, 2001, at Goad Funeral Home with Bro. Neil Jeffries and Bro. Doug Carter Jr. officiating and burial in Allen County Memorial Gardens with military honors by the Glasgow DAV Chapter 20. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Wednesday at Goad Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Glasgow DAV Chapter 20. Donations may be made at Goad Funeral Home. Glasgow (KY) Daily Times, Tuesday, 5 July 2011,p. A3 www.goadfh.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sgorin Surnames: Cox, Thompson, Freeman, Payne, Parker, Kinser, Eads, Perkins, Tucker, Ennis Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.barren/20989/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Glasgow - Louise Freeman Cox [photo], 87, of Glasgow, died Saturday, July 2, 2011, at the Barren County Health Care Facility. She was born in Hart County the daughter ofd the late Arthur and Marie Thompson Freeman and was the wife of the late William A. "Bill" Cox. Louise was a homemaker and a former employee of Handmacher and the Kentucky Pants Co. She wazs a member of Calvary Baptist Church and along with her late husband was active in the Barren River Rod and Gun Club. Survivors include three sons, Larry Alexander (Betty Jane) of Glasgow, Danny Alexander (Andree Genez) of Cary, N. C. and Mitch Alexander (Rebecca) of Fishers, Ind; two step-daughters, Nancy Payne (Gary) of Bowling Green and Linda Parker (Charles) of London; one sister Ann Kinser of Leitchfield; five grandchildren, Scotty Alexander (Angie), Sarah, Seth, Joel and Leah Alexander; six step-grandchildren, Chad Eads, Tiffany Eads, Micah Eads, Emily Perkins (Will), Melissa Tucker (fiance David Ennis) and Megan Parker and seven step great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2011, at A. F. Crow & Son Funeal Home with burial in Hiseville Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Glasgow (KY) Daily Times, Tuesday, 5 July 2011, p. A3 www.crowfuneralhome.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lraygreen Surnames: Ard, Kirchnen, Maple, Flemming, Worthington Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.barren/20988/mb.ashx Message Board Post: C. W. Ard Die At Hospital Wed. Cyrenius W. Ard, 76, a resident of 1009 Columbia Avenue, died at 12;15 p.m. Wednesday at the Community Hospital, after a long illness. A retired farmer, he was the son of the late C. W. and Tabitha Flemming Ard, was born in Barren County, and was a member of the Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alma Worthington Ard; five sons, Robert, Warren and David Ard, all of Martinsville, Indiana; Lawrence Ard, Bellville, Michigan, and Clem Ard, Phoenix, Arizona; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Kirby, Glasgow, and Mrs. W. P. Kirchnen, Bellville, Michigan; a sister, Mrs. Myrtie Maple, Connersville, Indiana, and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home, with burial in the Glasgow cemetery. The Reverends Sanders and Otey will direct the services. The body will remain at the funeral home until time for services. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I'm sure you've heard of people reading the last pages of a book first to see how a novel ends up. But - it's really ridiculous isn't it? How many times have you, like I, picked up a book in a library or historical society, gone right to the index to see if our family names are there - then, if so, jump right to that page. We copy the information and shove the book aside. Whoa partner! With every book I publish, and 99% of those you'll find on the shelves, there is something called an "Introduction." It's there for a purpose. In the introduction one will find one or more of the following: 1 - where the materials came from, 2 - an explanation of abbreviations used, 3 - special notes on the material The last one can make a BIG difference. Many of the books you look at are typed from an original - book or microfilm. Could there be pages missing? Could the handwriting be difficult to read? Are there a lot of questions about what word or name was used? Were there known errors in the original? So - just as a handy little hint, start at the beginning; it might help your research! Sandi

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kathybrownlamm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.barren/20987.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, it does,Thank you very much. I had a feeling that she might be there. Her husband, child and parents and a couple of siblings are there to. A shame the cemetery is a mess. I appreciate all your help Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sgorin Surnames: Shirley, Harrison Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.barren/20987.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Found her thanks to the cemetery book by Martha Harrison. She is buried at the Shirley Cemetery as shown in the cemetery book by the historical society, page 462. It was visited Nov 20, 2005. Stones are down and many destroyed by cattle. Turn beside Coffey's Grocery on the Edmonton Road. Follow this road to the Coy Saltsman Road and turn right on it. Follow to the end. The cemetery is behind the barn a short distance. Nothing is left but three stones although there are remains ofr crypts. Victoria SHirley, age 81. Reported in the 23 Nov 1939 issue of the Glasgow Republican, wife of James. Hope this helps. Sandi Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kathybrownlamm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.barren/20987.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: OK Thank you, I cant help thinking that Boyd Cemetery was a misprint. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sgorin Surnames: Boyd, TInsley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.barren/20987.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is a Boyd Cemery but little information. It is/was located on the farm of Amos Tinsley on the Roseville Road (US 249). There are no stones. Billy Boyd and wife, son Jim and daughter Fannie supposed to be buried there. Not located in 1992. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kathybrownlamm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.barren/20987/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have an old obit for Victoria Shirley and it claims she was buried in Boyd Cemetery. Can someone tell me if there is one in Barren Co? The funeral took place at her brother's home in Glasgow and burial took place in Boyd Cemetery. She died in 1940. Her husband and most of her family is buried in the Shirley Cemetery in Slick Rock Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kathybrownlamm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.barren/20983.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much, I am surprised about the first name. No wonder I have been having a hard time finding him Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: martyp131 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.barren/20983.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: According to Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home records, Clarence W Ard born 1 Oct. 1884 died 1 Feb. 1961 and was buried at Glasgow Municipal Cemetery Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Many of you have written me over the years, giving me your new e-mail address. Sadly, the robot rootsweb computers do not understand address changes! So: You will need to subscribe to the list(s) again while logged in under your new e-mail address. If the old address is not in use any more, you can let it bounce off the list (normally after 3 attempts to deliver mail to that address.) Or you can unsubscribe from your old address. You would have to be logged in under your old address to do this. The format for all rootsweb lists is the same: (insert the list name here that you're on)[email protected] Example: [email protected] Simply put the word subscribe (or unsubscribe) in the subject line and in the body of the e-mail. Nothing else. It'll work! Sandi Sandi's Puzzlers: http://www.gensoup.org/gorinpuzzles/index.php Sandi's site: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sgorin Surnames: Fields, Carver, Lyons, Atnip, Poynter, Billa, Esters, Miller, Atwell, Coffee, Burks, Higginbotham, Lyons, Woodcock, Kingrey Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.barren/20986/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Glasgow - Elizabeth Pauline Fields [photo], 88, of Glasgow died Friday, July 1, 2011, at her daughter's residence. Born in Barren Co., she was the daughter of the late Bloyce and Lucinda Carver Lyons and wife of the late Gilbert Fields. Mrs. Fields was a member of the Caveland Baptist Church. Survivors include 3 daughters, Hope Atnip (Charles) of Glasgow, Pam Poynter (Doug) of Glasgow and Linda Billa (David) of Bradenton, FL., 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Esters, a daughter Belinda Miller, a son Harold Thomas Esters, Jr., a grandchild Patricia Atwell, a great-grandchild, T. T. Billa, a great-great-grandchild Cheyenne Coffee, 6 sisters, Emma Carver, Mary Burks, Margaline Higginbotham, Elizabesth Louise Lyons, Virginia Woodcock and Francis Kingrey and 3 brothers William, Earl and Leslie Lyons. Funeral services will be 1 pm Monday, July 4, 2011 at A. F. Crow & Son Funeral Home with burial in the Cave City Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Glasgow (KY) Daily Times, Sunday, 3 July 2011, p. A3 www.crowfuneralhome.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sgorin Surnames: Eatmon, Smith, Bowles, Jackson, Goad, Gardner Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.barren/20985/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Russell Eatmon, 53 [photo], Cave City, died Friday, July 1, 2011, at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. A native of Barren County, he was a son of the late James Edgar and Nancy Ora Smith Eatmon, and he was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; a son, Charles Bowles and wife, Kim; a daughter, Regina Eatmon, all of Cave City; four grandchildren, Harley, Angela, Megan and Kelsey Bowles; six brothers, Charles (Doris) Eatmon of Glasgow, Jimmy (Christmas) Eatmon of Horse Cave, Donald Eatmon, James Eatmon, and Mitchell (Charlene) Eatmon, all of Glasgow, Richard (Connie) Eatmon of Park City; three sisters, Geraldine (Joe Bill) Jackson, Barbara Eatmon, and Susie (T. C.) Goad, all of Glasgow; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Marsha Gardner. Funeral services will be 1 pm Monday at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Hiseville Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Glasgow (KY) Daily Times, Sunday, 3 July 3011, p. A3 www.hatchersaddler.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

The response was really encouraging to my post on recording your own biography. I hope it has motivated many more of you. As an additional thought: If you create your biography on a word processor such as Word, it is possible to import pictures into your narrative. I'm in the process of scanning over 500 photos that belonged to my dear Mom, plus my own - to save them in case something happens to the old prints. I save them either in My Pictures (not sure what it's called on a Mac), or set up a file on my desktop. Then, when I do my biography and mention a person, or a house, or a place, I insert a picture right to the Word document. This is done (non Mac again) by clicking on the line at the top of the screen that says Insert ... then picture, then from file. If the picture is too large or too small, place your cursor on the picture and right click on the mouse. This will show you options - select Properties. A pop-up box will appear, click on the one that says size. You will see a line that shows the size of the photo as shown. You can reduce this amount - say from 500.5 to 200. Too small - go back again and enlarge it. What if you don't have a picture of some place you've visited or something you want to illustrate? By using google or yahoo (and others) you can see there is an option for Images. Click on this and in the query box type in a photo you're looking for. As an example - St. Louis Arch. You will be presented by hundreds of photographs or diagrams of the arch. When you find one that you like, click on it. If it is not copyrighted (they will say), right click on the picture, save as - then give it a name and save it to the file where your photographs are stored. You can also just do a search for the item in the search box of google, yahoo, start page, etc. Microsoft also provides photos and graphics which come with your system. I think this adds a lot of interest. For example, if you're telling about your military career, you can insert a picture or graphic of a flag, or a soldier in uniform, or some other insignia. The possibilities are endless. Have fun! Sandi Sandi's Puzzlers: http://www.gensoup.org/gorinpuzzles/index.php Sandi's site: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/