NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 10798 GARRARD CO - JOHN L SMITH - Smith, Higgins, Larue #10798: A History of Kentucky Baptists, J H Spencer, Vol. II, 1886. Garrard Co. JOHN L. SMITH was a prominent preacher in South District and Elkhorn associations more than a quarter of a century. He was born in Garrard county, Ky., May 18, 1821. In his infancy he lost his father and his mother was left a widow with six children and very limited possessions. Under these circumstances his early opportunities for acquiring education were very poor. But having a good native intellect, and being ambitious to learn he used his few opportunities to good advantage. He made a profession of religion and united with Forks of Dix River church, being baptized by John S. Higgins in 1839. Not long after he united with the church he was ordained to the deaconship. After serving in this capacity a short time, he was licensed to preach. Keenly feeling the need of an education, he moved to Danville in 1845, where, notwithstanding he was a married man, he attended school and college six years. After finishing a theological course at the Danville Presbyterian Seminary, he was ordained to the ministry, in 1853. About this time he was brought into intimate relationship with that godly minister, A. W. LaRue, to whom, and to the example of a very pious mother, he acknowledges great indebtedness. Soon after his ordination, he was invited to the pastoral care of Shawnee Run church. This call he declined; but agreed to supply the church temporarily. In 1855, he was called to Nicholasville and Mt. Pleasant churches, in Jessamine county. The latter he served about six years. Besides these, he has been pastor, at different periods, of the churches at Mt. Vernon, Hillsboro and Clear Creek, in Woodford county; South Elkhorn and Athens, in Fayette; Winchester and Mt. Olive, in Clark, and New Providence, in Boyle. The last named he has served many years, and is still its highly esteemed pastor. * His labors have been blessed of the Lord; so that he has baptized over 1,090 persons. He was also instrumental in gathering the churches at West Point, in Boyle county, and South Elkhorn, in Fayette. His health has been declining for some years past, but he is still engaged with what strength remains to him, in the Master's service. *He has recently resigned. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 10797 HART CO - JUDGE KINDRICK JAMESON - Jameson, Burks, Kindrick, Hall, Knox, Mudd, Withrowe, Lemon, Bragg, Buckner, Morgan, Jackson #10797: Kentucky Genealogy and Biography, Volume 1, Battle-Perrin-Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. Hart Co. JUDGE KINDRICK JAMESON, a representative citizen of Hart County, was born July 10, 1807, in southeast Barren County, Ky., and is the second of eight sons and five daughters, all of whom lived to be grown, except one girl, born of John and Mary (Burks) Jameson. John Jameson was born and reared in Virginia, and came with his parents to Barren County about 1795, where they all engaged in farming. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and died in 1840, aged over seventy years. John Jameson's father came from Scotland, settled in Virginia, and was a soldier in the war for independence. The mother of our subject was born and reared in Virginia, and was a daughter of John and Mary (Kindrick) Burks, who were both natives of Virginia, and came to Kentucky immediately after marriage and settled in Barren County. Judge Jameson, whose father had located in Hart County, in 121, and finally settled in the north part of the county, was reared on a farm, and at eighteen years left home and commenced life for himself, getting half of his earnings. He lived with and worked for Michael Hall till twenty-one, and was married, July 7, 1829, to Louisa F. Burks, a daughter of Silas and Elizabeth (Knox) Burks, who were both natives of Virginia and early pioneers of Greensburg. Silas Burks was a trader. Mr. and Mrs. Jameson had born to them three children, two of whom lived to be grown: Mary E., who died while at Bethlehem Academy, and Benjamin F. (deceased). Mr. Jameson's wife died January 13, 1845, aged forty-on. She was born December, 1804. He, July 7, 1850, married Ellen a. Mudd, of Hart County, and a native of Marion, and daughter of William and Artemisia Mudd, who were natives of Green and Lincoln Counties, respectively. William Mudd married for his second wife a Miss Withrowe, after which he moved to Cedar County, Mo., where he remained three years; during his stay there he lost his second wife, when he returned to Kentucky, which was about 1850. Mr. Jameson had born by his second marriage five children: William K., John G. (who was accidentally killed), Mary A. (now Lemon), Thaddeus C. and Louisa E. Mr. Jameson, after his first marriage, located in Blue Spring Grove, Hart County; one year later he purchased and located on a small farm, purchased of the Louisville & Nashville Railway, on Yankee Street, Hart County. In 1844 he moved to Munfordville, and engaged in the hotel business. The following winter, after his first wife's death, he taught school and commenced the study of law, and rode as sheriff for two years. In 1849 he located where he now resides, at Bonnieville, on sixty-five acres; by his industry and perseverance he accumulated until he owned 600 acres on Bacon Creek, and still owns 400 acres of good land. By the results of the wear he lost nine slaves and all his stock and quartermaster stores, in all about $10,000 in value. He again started even in life, and by his energy and industry has accumulated a good property. The people of his community elected him justice several terms. In 1854 he was elected judge of the county, which position he filled eight years. In 1848 he canvassed his district as independent elector on the Democratic side. In 1844 he was also appointed a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, held at Baltimore, Md. When the great conflict came between the States he took sides for the Union, and was very strong and pronounced in advocating its cause, and for his patriotism was commissioned by the governor of Kentucky to recruit and organize the thirty-third Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and was commissioned colonel of same. He had sent four companies of his men to a fort on the south bank of Green River when Gen. Bragg made his raid through Kentucky. Gen. Bragg's advance attacked this fort, and was repulsed with great slaughter. The Union force numbered about 2,000 men, and did not lose a man, while the enemy lost nearly 1,000 in killed and wounded. The next day after the bathe the fort and men were surrendered to Gen. Buckner. While Gen. Bragg was making his raid north, Col. Jameson, by his skill, succeeded in saving from a train, wrecked near Bonnieville, twelve car-loads of provisions and military stores, and concealed them from the enemy. Mr. Jameson was afterward commissioned colonel of the Fifty-second Kentucky, but never took charge of the regiment. He had a camp on his farm, near his residence, which was captured after a short contest by Gen. Morgan. Since the war the Colonel has been actively engaged in farming, endeavoring to recover his losses made by the two armies. Mr. Jameson has always taken an active part in politics. He is one of the Jacksonian Democrats, and has not messed a presidential vote since he cast his first for Gen. Jackson. He and wife are members of the Church of Rome. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Sandi 10796 UNKNOWN CO - JAMES M. HINCHEE - Hinchee, Ray, Higginson, Lippincott, Havey, Clark, Warnack #10796: Illinois: History of Cass County, Illinois, ed. William Henry Perrin. O. L. Baskin & Co. Historical Publishers, Chicago, 1882. JAMES M. HINCHEE, merchant, Philadelphia; was born in Sangamon Co., Ill., March 11, 1843. William W. Hinchee, the father of our subject, a farmer by occupation, was born in Kentucky, Feb. 22, 1818; and died Feb. 14, 1880; his wife, Margaret Ray, a native of Sangamon County, Ill., is still living, being now about sixty years of age; of their eight children, our subject is the eldest. James M. received an ordinary education in the schools of his native county, and on the breaking out of the late war, enlisted in Co. K, 33d Ill. Volunteer Infantry. Capt. C.E. Lippincott under Col. C.E. Havey, remaining in service four years and three months, during which time he participated in the siege of Vicksburg, and the battles of Raymond and Champion Hill. After leaving the army he engaged in farming; in 1870 engaged in bridge building in connection with farming, and in 1874 came to Philadelphia, where he followed carpentering till July, 1881, when he entered the mercantile business in partnership with J.J. Higginson, whose interest he bought out in March, the following year, and has since conducted the business on his own account. In Cass County, Ill., Nov. 21, 1867, he married Mary E. Clark, a native of that county, born Aug. 29, 1846, who has borne him six children: Ada V., Norval, William E., Alice, Martha, and an infant unnamed. Mrs. Hinchee is a daughter of Rev. William and Elizabeth (Warnack) Clark, the latter deceased. Mr. Hinchee is a Republican. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 10795 WARREN CO - CHARLES W. POTTER - Potter, Tarrants, McConnell, Kirby, Smith, Berry, Sweeney #10795: Kentucky Genealogy and Biography, Volume II, Battle-Perrin-Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. Warren Co. CHARLES W. POTTER, son of Joseph and Julia A. (Tarrants) Potter, is the eldest in a family of six sons and two daughters, and was born December 9, 1843, on a farm adjoining where he now resides, four miles southeast of Bowling Green. Joseph Potter, a son of William :Potter, was an extensive farmer and slave owner; his wife was a daughter of Minus Tarrants, who married Nancy McConnell; they were early settlers of Warren County. William Potter was born in Virginia; married Nancy Kirby of that State, and immigrated to Warren County, Ky., between 1780 and 1790. Charles W. Potter married February 15, 1870, Mary F., daughter of Lloyd J. and Frances R. (Smith) Berry, natives respectively, of Maysville, Mason County and Warren County, Ky. To Mr. and Mrs. Potter five children were born, three now living: Alice May, Frank and Bessie. Mr. Potter located where he now resides in 1876, on twenty acres; he is one of the owners of Sweeney & Poter's mill; has an interest in 100 acres by the mill; eighty acres near Bowling Green, and 400 acres of timber land on Drake's Creek. In politics he is a Democrat, and, with his wife and daughter, a member of the Baptist Church. Mrs. Potter's father is a civil engineer and farmer; immigrated to this county in an early day, and located the Louisville & Nashville Turnpike, from Glasgow Junction to Nashville. He has followed engineering and surveying all his life and is a son of George W. and Susan (Lloyd) Berry, natives of Mason County, Ky. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Here are short bios on some Kentuckians who settled in MO. 10794 ASSORTED KENTUCKIANS - LEVI BALDOCK, JOHN Q SMITH, DANIEL SPAINHOWER, CALEB S CANADY #10794: History of Daviess and Gentry Counties Missouri, John C. Leopard, 1922. Compilation of several Kentuckians who settled in Daviess and Gentry Counties MO. Levi Baldock, another Kentuckian, settled one mile south of Albany. John Q Smith, from Kentucky, located about one mile northeast of the town. Daniel Spainhower came from Casey County, Kentucky, in 1884, settling five miles northeast of Albany, where he continued to reside until 1874, when he came to Albany. Caleb S. Canaday emigrated from Casey County, Ky., in 1828 to Illinois to Morgan and Montgomery Counties, thence to Gentry County, Athens Township, in 1844, locating six miles northeast of Albany, where he lived until 1872, when he became a resident of Albany. He was probate judge of the county in 1872. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Sandi 10793 CLARK CO - CALEB MARTIN - Martin, Delaney, Woods, Devaw #10793: History of Howard and Chariton Counties, 1883. Clark Co. CALEB MARTIN (deceased). It is eminently fitting that the names and services of those whose courage, industry and sterling worth laid the foundations and contributed so largely to the building up of the prosperity of Chariton county should be commemorated by proper mention in the history of the county, and thus their memory transmitted to those who come after them. And in the long list of names of early settlers who opened up the way for civilization into this county and established prosperous homes within the borders, the name of Caleb Martin must always hold a worthy place. He was born in Clark county, Kentucky, on the 9th of November, 1806, and was a son of John Martin, originally from Virginia, and wife, formerly Miss Nancy Delaney. While Caleb was still a boy his father was taken off by death, and in 1819 the mother with her family came to Missouri and settled in Howard county, where the son grew to manhood. In 1834 he was married to a Miss Woods of that county, and immediately afterwards removed to Chariton county and settled on the farm on which his family still resides. However, prior to this he had spent some time in this county, and in fact built the first cabin on the site of the present town of Kevtesville. He was a man of great industry, energy, and of superior intelligence, and was not only a successful farmer but a leading citizen in those early days. His first wife survived her marriage only a few years, and he then returned to Howard county and was married to Mrs. Louisa Devaw, a widow lady and a daughter of Sachael Woods, of that county. But remaining in Howard only about two years, he came back to his farm in Chariton county and lived here until his death, which occurred on the 9th of August, 1875, in his seventieth year. He left a family of eight children: Penvaly, now Mrs. Thomas ___ (rest missing). SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 10792 CARROLL CO - JAMES A. ANDERSON - Anderson, Goddard, Garrett, Peck, Ryarson, Kyle, Vertz, Wheeling, Harvey, Middleman, Vance, #10792: Portrait and Biographical Album of Des Moines County, Iowa Chicago: Acme Publishing, 1888. Carroll Co. James A. Anderson, a prominent fruit grower residing on section 30, Burlington Township, Des Moines Co., Iowa, was born in Carrollton, Ky., Nov. 1, 1834, and is a son of Seth and Emily (Goddard) Anderson, the father a native of Kentucky, the mother of Maryland. They were the parents of three children: John F., a farmer near Salem, Ore.; Matilda A., who died at the age of eleven years, and our subject. The two former were born in Des Moines County. Seth Anderson, with his wife and son James, came to this county in the spring of 1836, in company with the family of William Garrett. They resided near the Cascade for one year. Mr. Anderson afterward entering 160 acres on section 30, where our subject now resides. Seth Anderson only lived about two years after coming to Des Moines County, his death occurring in 1838. He was a public-spirited man, always doing his share in public enterprises. His widow subsequently married Comfort Peck, a native of Massachusetts, and to them were born three children: Elizabeth, wife of Martin Ryarson, a farmer of Union Township, and mother of two children--Paul and Edna; Hubert C. wedded Ellen Kyle, a native of Mercer County, Ill., and two sons were born to them; Ray Clarence is a farmer in Burlington Township. Mrs. Peck is yet living, and resides in Burlington Township. She has been a life-long member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and an active worker for her Master. At about the age of twenty-three our subject began the battle of life for himself, and well has this battle been fought. Always industrious, he soon gave his attention to fruit-growing, and is now extensively engaged in raising fruit and garden products. About the year 1843 he and his mother made a trip to Mississippi, visiting there until 1845, when they returned to this county, and in 1846-47 they traveled through Arkansas. In the fall of 1849 the house that afterward became the home of Mr. Anderson was erected. The timber composing the house is oak and hickory, and the roof is made of shaved pine shingles. But little does the present generation know of the privations and toils which made up the life of the pioneer settler. Indians were numerous in this part of the country at that time. Where once was unbroken timber, now, as far as the eye can see, stretch broad, cultivated farms, the trees being felled in the daytime, and the brush burned at night. The flowery path of knowledge was untrodden in those days, the little education received being obtained under great disadvantages. Mr. Anderson attended the log school-house, with its slab seats, puncheon floors and huge fireplace. The boys in those days were compelled to rise before daylight, saw logs until school time, then run to school, back again at night, sawing logs until dark, when the chores had to be done, and then after supper shell corn until 10 or 11 o'clock. Mr. Anderson, on the 10th of September, 1861, was united in marriage with Miss Mary E. Vertz, who was born in Indiana County, Pa., April 26, 1839, and is a daughter of George and Mary (Wheeling) Vertz, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania. Four children have been born to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson: Virginia, born Aug. 16, 1862, is the wife of Albert P. Harvey, a resident of Scranton, Pa., and they have one daughter, Alice M.; Frank B., born in 1863, married Miss Rickey Middleman, a native of Germany; Horace C., born Feb. 19, 1865, wedded Miss Nellie Vance, a native of Des Moines County, and resides in Scranton, Pa.; Lilian E., born March 7, 1870, is still with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has always been an active worker. His life is worthy of commendation, and one that the young men of today would do well to follow. With scarcely any early advantages, he has yet gained an honorable place in the business world, and his rank in the social world is as high. In his temperance principles he is firm, having never used tobacco in any way, and as much can be said of his use of liquors. This is a record any one might be proud to possess, and such a legacy given to the children is more priceless than gold. Mr. Anderson attributes his good health to his temperate habits; during his whole life his doctor bills only amount to $5. Politically, in early life he was a Whig, but since the organization of the Republican party has been an earnest advocate of its principles. Mr. Anderson has witnessed the many changes that have taken place in Des Moines County, and as a pioneer, a gentleman, and a respected citizen, we are pleased to place the record of his life on the pages of one of Iowa's best counties. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 10791 SCOTT CO - WILLIAM STEVENSON - Stevenson, Berry, Row, Bergen, Martin #10791: Illinois: History of Cass County, Illinois, ed. William Henry Perrin. O. L. Baskin & Co. Historical Publishers, Chicago, 1882. Scott Co. WILLIAM STEVENSON, farmer, stock-breeder and dealer, P.O., Little Indian; is a descendant of good old Virginia-Kentucky stock, and a son of James and Mary (Elliott) Stevenson, both natives of Virginia; the former born about the year 1777, and emigrated with his parents to Kentucky in an early day, when that country was, indeed and in truth, the "dark and bloody ground," and the home of numerous tribes of hostile savages. It was then the custom, after rising in the morning, before opening the door, to take a close observation of the surroundings of the cabin, from some convenient loop-hole made for the purpose, in order to discover any prowling Indian that might be lurking around. Upon their emigration to Kentucky, the Stevenson family settled in what is now Scott County, blue grass region, where they remained until the removal of James Stevenson to Illinois, in 1829. He settled in that part of Morgan County now included in Cass, where he bought 160 acres of land, and entered enough to make a section. He followed farming, and died in 1851, at the age of 74 years; his wife died in July, 1829, a short time before the family moved to Illinois, and sleeps in the little graveyard, near the old Kentucky home. They raised a family of nine children-five sons and four daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson were both members of the Presbyterian Church. William, our subject, was born in Scott County, Ky., Dec. 25, 1813, and came with his parents to Illinois in 1829. He now lives upon the land entered by his father, and owns a fine farm, highly improved and well cultivated, of about 560 acres, lying on the P.P. & J. Railroad, a short distance south of Virginia, the county seat of Cass. Mr. Stevenson makes a specialty of rearing fine stock, consisting of Short Horn cattle, Cotswold and Southdown sheep, and Berkshire hogs. His herd of Short Horns are, perhaps, unsurpassed by any herd ever reared in the far famed blue grass region-a region that is known the world over for its fine stock. But a full and complete sketch of the herd of Mr. Stevenson will be found in the chapter devoted to the agriculture of the county, in another part of this volume. Mr. Stevenson has never been an aspirant for office but has given his time principally to the improvement of his farm, and the care and breeding of fine stock. He took an active part in getting the railroad and since its completion has been its agent at the station near his residence. He was married Feb. 11, 1836, to Frances Berry, a daughter of William S. and Rachel (Row) Berry, natives of Virginia; the former born in Stafford County, and the latter in Orange County. They emigrated to Cass County (then Morgan) in 1833; he died at an advanced age, and she died at the age of seventy-two years. Mrs. Stevenson was born June 4, 1812, in Orange County, Va., before her parents moved to Illinois. She and Mr. Stevenson have had seven children born to them, of whom four are living, viz.: Robert, Cornelia (wife of John Bergen), Joseph and Charles; and deceased, Mary, Thomas, and Rachel Ann, wife of William Martin. Mrs. Stevenson is a member of the Presbyterian Church; Mr. Stevenson is a liberal supporter of the Church, but not a member of any denomination. He was an old Whig in politics, and since the organization of the Republican party, has cast his vote for its standard bearers. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Have a great weekend! Sandi 10790 WOODFORD CO - ISAIAH E HUFFMAN - Huffman, Eddins, Miller #10790: Illinois: History of Cass County, Illinois, ed. William Henry Perrin. O. L. Baskin & Co. Historical Publishers, Chicago, 1882. ISAIAH E. HUFFMAN, farmer; P. O. Arenzville; was born in Woodford County, Ky., Dec. 22, 1826, son of Alexander and Mildred (Eddins) Huffman, both natives of Virginia; he, born Feb. 19, 1800, and she, Sept. l7, l797; he, died in 1872, and she in 1880; they had five children; he was a carpenter as well as a farmer. Our subject is, also, a carpenter as well as a farmer, and has done considerable work in that line, He was married in this precinct, Nov. 18, 1856, to Sarah F. Miller, born in this county May l7, 1840, daughter of William C. and Sarah Miller; he is a Virginian, and she a native of York State. Mr., and Mrs. Huffman have been blessed with eight children: Charles, Sarah E., Laura M., William, Lena L., Lydia, Alexander and Joseph. He is a Democrat, and a member of the A.F. & A.M. Lodge, No. 23, Beardstown. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 10789 HENDERSON CO - EDWIN C. SELLE - Selle, Hampsch, Wallace, Meade, Snow, #10789: History of Kentucky, The Blue Grass State, Volume IV Illustrated, The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, Chicago-Louisville, 1928. Henderson Co. Edwin C. Selle has long been identified with the banking interests of Henderson, Kentucky being at the present time the able and efficient cashier of the Henderson County Savings Bank. Being a lifelong resident of this city, he is widely known and enjoys to a marked degree the esteem of its citizens. Mr. Selle was born in Henderson on the 15th of January, 1889, and is a son of Frank and Elizabeth (Hampsch) Selle. His father was born at Cape Girardeau, Missouri, in September, 1865, and died in Henderson, February 13, 1913. He had for a number of years conducted a meat market in this city, and he was an active member of the German Evangelical church and was a republican in his political views. He was a son of Otto and Matilda Selle, both of whom were natives of Germany and died at Cape Girardeau. The father fought with the Union army during the Civil war, and his death was the result of wounds received in the battle of Gettysburg. He was a cooper by trade, a member of the Roman Catholic church and a republican. Our subject's mother, who was born in Germany and is now living in Henderson, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hampsch, both of whom were born in Germany and are now deceased, the father dying in Henderson and the mother at Cape Girardeau. The father, who was a veteran of the Franco-Prussian war, was a dyer and wool manufacturer and was a member of the German Evangelical church. Edwin C. Selle was educated in the public and high schools of Henderson and in 1906 went to work as shipping clerk for A. Wallace & Company, grain dealers, in Henderson, remaining with that firm until 1910. He then entered the Ohio Valley Bank & Trust Company as transit clerk, in 1912 was made assistant trust officer, in 1913 was made chief teller, and in 1918 was appointed assistant cashier, which position he held until August 15, 1922, when he resigned in order to accept the cashiership of the Henderson County Savings Bank, which position he is still filling. He is a man of sound business judgment and sterling integrity and has been an important factor in the splendid growth enjoyed by the institution with which he is now identified. He is also a director and secretary of the Henderson Clearing House Association. On June 12, 1912, in Henderson, Mr. Selle was united in marriage to Miss Cleona Meade, who was born in this city July 25, 1890, a daughter of W. T. and Eva (Snow) Meade and a direct descendant of General George Meade, the hero of the battle of Gettysburg. Her father was a native of Daviess county, Kentucky, and died in Henderson, April 25, 1911. He had been engaged in the millinery and grocery lines in Henderson, was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and supported the democratic party. His wife was born and reared in Henderson, where she is still living. Mrs. Selle received a public school education and is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a teacher in the Sunday school. She is a members of the Women's Club of Henderson and the Kentucky Federation of Music Clubs. Mr. Selle is an ardent democrat in his political affiliation, and is secretary of the board of deacons of the First Presbyterian church. He is a members of the city board of health and the Chamber of Commerce. Fraternally he is a member of Jerusalem Lodge, No. 9, Ancient Free and Accepted Mason; Henderson Chapter, No. 65, Royal Arch Masons; Henderson Council, No. 88, Royal and Select Masters; Henderson Commandery, No 14, Knights Templar, and Hadi Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, at Evansville, Indiana. Because of his earnest and upright life, his public-spirited interest in the general welfare of the community, and his friendly manner, he has long enjoyed a high place in the regard of his fellow citizens. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Sandi 10788 BOURBON CO - JOHN W. KENNEY - Kenney #10788: A History of Kentucky Baptists from 1769 to 1885 Including More than 800 Biographical Sketches by J. H. Spencer. Volume II, Printed 1886, Reprinted 1984 in the USA by Church History Research and Archives, P O Box 28, Dayton, OH. Bourbon Co. JOHN W. KENNEY was a young man of fine talent, and was much beloved for his sincere piety. He united with the church in Paris, Bourbon county, in 1840, and was licensed to preach in April, of the following year. He was ordained in December, 1842. The following February, he was called to the care of the church in Paris, to which he ministered till the Lord bade him cease from his labors. He died June 6, 1852. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. I'm back from the funeral; and home from the hospital so while I thaw out, decided to go ahead and post this. 10787 CHRISTIAN CO - MICHAEL A. FRITZ - Fritz, McClellan, Ducker, Hayes #10787: County of Christian, Kentucky, Historical and Biographical, Edited by William Henry Perrin, Illustrated, F. A. Battey Publishing Co., Chicago and Louisville, 1884. Mount Vernon Precinct. MICHAEL A. FRITZ is a native of this county, and was born June 26, 1829, to Solomon and Annis (McClellan) Fritz, both of whom were also born in Christian County. The father was a gunsmith by trade, and was well known throughout this county as "Sol Fritz." He had farm property to the extent of 500 acres, and generally gave some attention to agricultural pursuits. He was a Colonel in the old regimental musters. His father, John Fritz, was also a blacksmith, and came from Germany, and with his wife, Ruth, located near where Hopkinsville now stands, at a very early date. The parents of our subject reared a family of ten children, of whom there are six now living - Elizabeth J., John G., Michael A., Annis E., Newton J. and Elijah H. Our subject has been identified with the Good Templar and Grange organizations, and is at present a member of the A. F. & A. M., Blue Lodge, No. 214, and also of Moore Chapter, No. 76. He is one of the present magistrates for Mt. Vernon Precinct, and belongs to the Democratic party, and with his wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. His first marriage was with Miss Mary E. Ducker, a daughter of James Ducker, now deceased. By her he had two children, one of whom is living - John W. D. Mr. Fritz's second wife was Miss Missouri A. Hayes, a daughter of Elial Hayes, an old resident of Christian County. This marriage has been blessed with two children - Edward S. and Thomas E. - now living. Mr. Fritz is one of the substantial farmers of Christian County, and has in late years been a very successful tobacco raiser. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. NOTE: There will be no post tomorrow; we have had a death in the family and I will resume posting Wednesday. Sandi 10786 WARREN CO - P. B. POTTER - Potter, Butt, Mitchell #10786: Kentucky Genealogy and Biography, Volume II, Battle-Perrin-Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. Warren Co. P. B. POTTER, jailer of Warren County, was born in this county, about eight miles south of Bowling Green, in 1835; is a son of Moses and Eliza (Butt) Potter, and is of English extraction. He is the second in a family of six children and was reared on the farm. At twenty-one years of age he began life for himself, and for quite a number of years was engaged in farming and trading. The marriage of Mr. Potter took place in 1859, with Hettie Mitchell, daughter of Beford and Julia A Mitchell, of Warren County. To this marriage were born three children, viz.: Minnie G., Lite J. and Walter R. Mr. Potter is a Democrat, was elected jailer of Warren County in 1882, which position he still retains. During his administration, the Warren County jail has been completely reconstructed, and is now one of the most complete buildings of the kind in this part of Kentucky. Mr. Potter is a member of the Masonic fraternity, having joined that order in 1865. Mr. Potter takes much interest in the education of his children. He has spent his entire life in this county, and is extensively and favorably known. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Have a wonderful weekend, Sandi 10785 SHELBY CO - ANDREW J ALLEN - Allen, Gere, Jackson #10785: History of Champaign County, Illinois with Illustrations, 1878, Shelby Co. ANDREW J. ALLEN. The subject of the following sketch was born in Shelby county, Kentucky, the 14th of November, 1832. His father, Stephen ALLEN, was a native of the same county and state, and remained there until his death, which occurred in May, 1862. His father married Elizabeth JACKSON, of same county, in 1831. There was born to them twelve children, ten of whom are yet living. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Elizabeth ALLEN removed to Urbana in the winter of 1863, and at present is still residing in this city.Andrew J., was raised upon a farm until he was seventeen years of age when he went to the carpenter trade, at which he continued until he was twenty-seven years of age. In the fall of 1854, he left Kentucky and came to Urbana, and worked, at his trade until the spring of 1857, when he married Miss Amanda M. GERE, daughter of Asa and Eliza GERE, of this city. This event occurred on the 24th of June, 1857. He then, with his wife, removed back to Kentucky, and remained there for two years. He returned here in the spring of 1859, and engaged in the dry goods business with the firm of Allen, Gere & Co. He continued as a member of the firm until 1865, when his failing health compelled his retirement from that business. In 1867, he embarked in the furniture business in Champaign City, but a destructive fire the same year, put an effectual quietus on that business. He again went back to his trade, and continued at it until 1870, when the I. B. and W. railroad was opened through this city, and the machine shops of the company were located here. He entered the carpenter shops of the company and worked at the bench for one year, when he was placed in charge as foreman of the car department, in which capacity he has continued ever since. During the last eight years that he has been in charge of the shops, the road has passed through different managements, each one replacing old men with new, but such has been his executive ability and skill in the management of his department, that he has remained through all the changes, and is, at the present time, the oldest employee in the shops. Both Mr. Allen and his wife are consistent and active members of the Baptist church, to which he attached himself at an early age. In politics, he is a Democrat. His first vote was cast for James Buchanan, in 1856, and he still adheres to the party of his choice in his youth, and believes that in the old principles as enunciated by Jefferson, is contained the very essence of true political science. Mr. Allen is a courteous and pleasant gentleman, kind and considerate to all, and is esteemed by all with whom he comes in contact. It is with pleasure that we present this brief biographical sketch of Mr. A. J. Allen, to our numerous readers. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Sandi 10784 UNKNOWN CO - MORRISON GRAVES - Graves, Martin, Epler, Lancaster, Nall #10784: Illinois: History of Cass County, Illinois, ed. William Henry Perrin. O. L. Baskin & Co. Historical Publishers, Chicago, 1882. MORRISON GRAVES, one of the oldest natives of Cass County, and for many years a business man of Virginia, was born in Monroe Precinct, Aug. 29, 1835. His father, Richard, was a native of Kentucky, and came to Illinois in the year 1828; located in the above named precinct, on the farm now occupied by Mr. James M. Graves, one of his sons. He married Miss Nancy Martin, also a native of Kentucky, and they raised a family of three sons and two daughters. Our subject received his schooling entirely in Cass County, and made farming his occupation up to the year 1872, when he came to Virginia, and entered the livery business with A. G. Epler, under the firm name of Graves & Epler. Mr. Graves, this same year, 1865, also engaged in buying and shipping stock and since that time has followed the business. The firm of Graves & Epler continued until about 1876, and in 1878, Mr. Reuben Lancaster bought one-half interest in the stock, and the present firm of Graves & Lancaster has continued up to the present time. Mr. Graves was married, Nov. 19, 1857, to Miss Julia C. Nall, daughter of Charles Nall, then a farmer of Cass County, now in Macon County, Mo. Mr. Nall is a native of Kentucky, and came to Illinois about 1855. Mr. and Mrs. Graves have three children: Willis S., Appeline and Nellie May. They are both members of the Christian Church, and Mr. Graves is a Republican, a member of the Knights of Honor, A.O.U.W. and the I.O.O.F. of Virginia Lodge. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Sandi 10783 UNKNOWN CO - WILLIAM S GARNER - Garner, Crews, Yaples #10783: Illinois: History of Cass County, Illinois, ed. William Henry Perrin. O. L. Baskin & Co. Historical Publishers, Chicago, 1882. WILLIAM S. GARNER, farmer; P. O. Virginia; was born in this county, Dec. 16, 1837 (for parents, see sketch of G. Garner). Subject received his education in the common school, and remained with his father until the death of the latter; then began farming on his own account, and has now a farm of 120 acres, on which he built a fine house in 1877. He was licensed to preach by the M. E. Church in 1876 and has since been a local preacher. In this county, Sept. 30, 1858, he married Nancy M. Crews, born in Sangamon County, Ills., Oct. 7, 1837, daughter of Jesse and Susan Crews, natives of Kentucky; he died in 1878; she, still living; from this union eight children have been born, viz.: Hanson A., Nellie, James H., L. E., Jessie, Bell, Gerie and Pearl. The first ploughing that Mr. Garner saw done, was with a wooden moldboard, and he was quite a large boy before he saw a team driven with lines; he saw the first threshing machine in this county, which was brought here by a Mr. Yaples. Mr. Garner is a Methodist; has been an Odd Fellow; he is a Republican. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Sandi 10782 WASHINGTON CO - SAM HENRY PIRTLE - Pirtle, Matthis, Williams, Embree, Linder, Price, Van Dorn, Dudgeon, Harmon #10782: Kentucky Genealogy and Biography, Volume 5, Battle-Perrin-Kniffin, 4th edition. Nelson Co. SAM HENRY PIRTLE was born November 23, 1834. His grandfather was born in Germany and came to Kentucky after his marriage, and settled in Washington County, where his life was spent in agricultural pursuits. He reared a family of sons and daughters, among whom was Abner, the father of Sam. Henry, and who was also a farmer. He held the office of high sheriff of Hardin County, where he resided during the latter years of his life. He was twice married. His first wife left two daughters; one of them, Cecilia A. (Matthis), is yet living. His second marriage was with Miss Maratha Williams, daughter of Samuel Williams, of Wshington County, Ky. She died in 1840. Her husband survived her about one year, and of their children three are living: Samuel H., William W. and Martha, widow of Jesse Embree. Samuel H. Pirtle, a native of Hardin County, was seven years of age when his father died, and from that time until he attained his eighteenth year he resided with an uncle, Mr. Nathaniel Linder; then migrated to Missouri, engaged in the livery business for awhile, and returning to Kentucky in 1856 attended school until 180, when he took a trip to Arkansas, and in the following year joined the Confederate States Army, for two years serving under Price and Van Dorn. He participated in the siege of Corinth, and was afterward captured and held for some months a prisoner of war at Alton, Ill., after which he was exchanged and returned to his home in Kentucky, and soon after, August 23, 1864, married Sarah M. Dudgeon, of Marion County. To this marriage have been born seven children: Nannie M., John E., Margaret E. Harmon), William H., Mattie D., Minnie L. and Laura. Mrs. Pirtle was born February 29, 1846. Her parents, John and Margaret Dudgeon, were natives of Kentucky. The latter was born in 1818 and is yet living; the former died August 30, 1873. Sam. Henry Pirtle purchased 190 acres of land in 18970, to which he has added by subsequent purchase 270 acres of well improved and productive land. He is not a member of the church, but holds the Methodist faith, of which church his wife is a life-long and consistent member. His political views are Democratic. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection and no further information. Sandi 10781 NELSON CO - JOHN S. KELLEY - Kelley, Woodsmall, Broaderson, Moore, Baird, Gilbert, Ball #10781: Kentucky Genealogy and Biography, Volume 5, Battle-Perrin-Kniffin, 4th edition. Nelson Co. JOHN S. KELLEY, attorney at law, Bardstown, was born in Jefferson County, Ky., on the 1st of January, 1853, and is a son of Dailey and Sabina (Woodsmall) Kelley. Samuel Kelley, his grandfather, was one of the pioneers of Jefferson County, and a farmer by occupation. He was a soldier in the Indian war of 1811-12, held a major's commission and participated in the battle of Tippecanoe. Dailey Kelley was born in Jefferson County about 1827, and remained there until 1856, at which time he moved to Platte County, Mo., where he engaged in farming until 1861. In the latter year he went to Pike's Peak and engaged in mining, which business he carried on for a number of years in the different Territories; returned to Kentucky in 1884 and located at Bardstown where he now resides. His wife, Sabina (Woodsmall) Kelley, was the daughter of John Woodsmall. She was born in Jefferson County and died in Platte County, Mo., in 1857. She was the mother of three children, viz." John S. (subject); Annie, wife of C. Broaderson, and an infant (deceased). John S. Kelley was but three years old when his parents moved to Missouri, and after his mother's death, which occurred one year later, he was brought back to Kentucky and placed in charge of his grandfather, John Woodsmall, with whom he remained until his twelfth year. Later he lived in the family of an uncle, Charles W. Moore, for three years, and then with another relative, Samuel K. Baird, of Spencer County, with whom he remained until his sixteenth year. He attended the country schools of Jefferson and Spencer Counties until arriving at the above age, at which time he entered the mechanical department of the Kentucky University, which he attended from 1869 until 1871. He came to Nelson County in the latter year and engaged in teaching at High Grove, which profession he followed at intervals until his graduation from Forrest Hill Academy, in June, 1874. After graduating he followed the profession of teaching until 1876, at which time he began the study of law with G. G. Gilbert, of Taylorsville, and in the latter part of the same year entered the law department of the Louisville University, graduating from the same in 1877. In May, 1877, he located at Bardstown, and since that time has practiced his profession in the courts of Nelson and adjoining counties. He was elected county school commissioner, October, 1880, and the same year was appointed master commissioner of the Nelson County Circuit Court, both of which positions he still holds. Mr. Kelley married, September 13, 1881, in Bardstown, Miss Mattie L. Ball, daughter of Capt. Joseph K. ball, of Louisville. The children of this marriage are two in number: John J. (deceased), and Anna B. Kelley. Mr. Kelley takes an active interest in politics and votes with the Democratic party. Mrs. Kelley is a member of the Catholic Church, belonging to the St. Joseph's congregation of Bardstown. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection and no further information. Have a great weekend! Sandi 10780 LINCOLN CO - W. J. CREWS - Crews, Samson, Spraggins, Carpenter #10780: History Of Crawford And Clark Counties, Illinois 1883, Edited by William Henry Perrin, (O.L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, Lakeside Building, Chicago 1883), Biographical Sketches [p. 297] Lincoln Co. W. J. Crews, farmer, P. O. Palestine. This worthy gentleman first beheld the light of this world on the 7th day of August, 1802 [sic], in Halifax County, Va. His father, John Crews, was born October 7, 1868, in Virginia. He was married to Elizabeth Samson, born January 6, 1778, in Virginia. She was the mother of seven children, three of whom are now living. Mr. J. Crews was one of the first settlers in this county, having come here with his family in 1817, and entered 160 acres of land in what is now called Montgomery Township, where his son, the subject of this sketch, was brought up, and on June 18, 1829, he was joined in matrimony to Miss Amelia Spraggins, born July 9, 1810, in Lincoln County, Ky. She is the daughter of Nathaniel and Christiana (Carpenter) Spraggins, who came to this county in 1815. Mrs. Crews is the mother of nine children - Christiana A., born April 15, 1830, she was married June 13, 1850; Mary E., born September 29, 1831, married February 29, 1848; Martha A., born November 22, 1834, married February 19, 1852; William J., born November 27, 1836, he died October 8, 1858; John H., born April 23, 1841, married February 13, 1866; Angeline, born September 1, 1844, married September 1, 1863; Sarah A., born October 25, 1846, married February 28, 1867; and Eliza J., born July 28, 1849, married December 30, 1869. Mr. Crews has given all his children a good start in life, and has also given them that home training which has made of them excellent members of their respective communities; altogether his life has been a success, and we feel assured that he can look back with the greatest pleasure to the days that are long since passed. He is a Republican, and with his excellent wife and children belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

NOTE: I have no connection and no further information. 10780 LINCOLN CO - W. J. CREWS - Crews, Samson, Spraggins, Carpenter #10780: History Of Crawford And Clark Counties, Illinois 1883, Edited by William Henry Perrin, (O.L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, Lakeside Building, Chicago 1883), Biographical Sketches [p. 297] Lincoln Co. W. J. Crews, farmer, P. O. Palestine. This worthy gentleman first beheld the light of this world on the 7th day of August, 1802 [sic], in Halifax County, Va. His father, John Crews, was born October 7, 1868, in Virginia. He was married to Elizabeth Samson, born January 6, 1778, in Virginia. She was the mother of seven children, three of whom are now living. Mr. J. Crews was one of the first settlers in this county, having come here with his family in 1817, and entered 160 acres of land in what is now called Montgomery Township, where his son, the subject of this sketch, was brought up, and on June 18, 1829, he was joined in matrimony to Miss Amelia Spraggins, born July 9, 1810, in Lincoln County, Ky. She is the daughter of Nathaniel and Christiana (Carpenter) Spraggins, who came to this county in 1815. Mrs. Crews is the mother of nine children - Christiana A., born April 15, 1830, she was married June 13, 1850; Mary E., born September 29, 1831, married February 29, 1848; Martha A., born November 22, 1834, married February 19, 1852; William J., born November 27, 1836, he died October 8, 1858; John H., born April 23, 1841, married February 13, 1866; Angeline, born September 1, 1844, married September 1, 1863; Sarah A., born October 25, 1846, married February 28, 1867; and Eliza J., born July 28, 1849, married December 30, 1869. Mr. Crews has given all his children a good start in life, and has also given them that home training which has made of them excellent members of their respective communities; altogether his life has been a success, and we feel assured that he can look back with the greatest pleasure to the days that are long since passed. He is a Republican, and with his excellent wife and children belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church. SCKY Links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html GGP: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/