NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11611 CAMPBELL CO – ROLLO STEWART BASSETT – Bassett, Stewart, Benham 11611 A Standard History of Champaign County, Illinois, by J. R. Stewart, published by The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago And New York, 1918. Rollo Stewart Bassett is a lumberman of wide and thorough experience in both the manufacturing and business ends of the industry, and for the past ten years has been district manager of the Alexander Lumber Company, with headquarters at Champaign. Mr. Bassett was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 9, 1872, a son of Charles F. and Bertha (Stewart) Bassett. His father was born in Cincinnati and his mother in Newport, Kentucky. His father is an old time lumberman, is an honored veteran of the Civil War, having served three years in the armies of Burnside, and is still living at Cincinnati, being connected with the National Flag Company of that city. His wife died at the age of forty-two. There were four children: Rollo S.; Edna, deceased; Newton, of El Paso, Texas; and Ferris, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Rollo S. Bassett attended local schools at Cincinnati, and at the age of sixteen began working with his father in the lumber business. Later he attended high school and also the Art and Mechanical Institute of Cincinnati, where he perfected himself in mechanical designing and illustrating. Mr. Bassett at the age of twenty-two went to Chicago and was connected with a wholesale milling concern in that city until 1908. In that year he came to Champaign as his headquarters, and as district manager for the Alexander Lumber Company his territory covers Rantoul, Villa Grove, Penfield, Royal, Mansfield, Sidell, Champaign and Decatur. Mr. Bassett was married September 13, 1893, to Miss Ethel Sibley Benham, of Cincinnati. Their two children are Stewart Sibley and Margaret Benham. Mr. Bassett is an accomplished musician, and while in Chicago he served as organist for the First Congregational Church. He is now deacon in the First Congregational Church of Champaign. Mr. Bassett is a Knight Templar Mason and in politics is a Republican. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11610 MERCER CO – CHARLES BLOUNT SULLIVAN – Sullivan, Taylor, Collins, Halliard, Bush, Garnett, Arnold, Grooms, Baker 1i610 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume V – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 4th ed., 1886. (Mercer Co) CHARLES BLOUNT SULLIVAN was born July 23, 1851, at Elkton, Ky., where he was reared until 1866, when he was appointed a cadet to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., which position he resigned at the end of six months, and attended the Agricultural and Mechanical College at Lexington two and a half years. In 1870 he lived at Henderson; in 1871 at Louisville; in 1873 he removed to Woodford County, where he engaged in farming two years, and December, 1874, he located on the old John Taylor farm, two miles south of Pleasant Hill, Mercer County, where he has since resided. His father, John P. Sullivan, a native of Woodford County, was born in 1813, and removed to Elkton about 1830, where he engaged in merchandising and hotel-keeping. He is a son of Lewis Sullivan, a native of Virginia, a farmer, who died about 1820. He had married Miss Collins, and their offspring were Silas H., Robert, John P., James, Obadiah, Luther and U. T. Benjamin. John P. married Sarah B., daughter of Fielding and Adelaide (Halliard) Bush of Clerk County (died April 11, 1865, aged thirty-six years), and from their union sprang Fielding L., John B., Silas H. and Charles B. John P.’s second wife is Mrs. Mollie S. Garnett (nee Arnold), of Woodford County. January 14, 1874, C. B. Sullivan was united in marriage to Miss Leah M., daughter of John W. and Catherine E. (Garnett) Arnold, of Woodford County (born February 10, 1852), and to them have been born Katie Grooms, Sarah Baker (deceased), Charles B., Jr., Garnett Arnold and Ethel (deceased). Mr. Sullivan is a farmer and trader, and owns 225 acdres of good land. He deals largely in mules, and raises registered shorthorn cattle. He is also employed, at an annual salary, by Meguire, Helm & Co., Louisville, as agent in soliciting consignments, and making advances on tobacco in Mercer and adjoining counties. Mr. Sullivan is a member of the Christian Church, and is identified with the Democratic party. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11609 WARREN CO – HON. GRANVILLE ELIOTT SPECK – Speck, Francis, Wright, Tompkins, Gates, Norris 11609 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume II – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. (Warren Co). HON. GRANVILLE ELIOTT SPECK is a native Kentuckian, born in Clinton County, April 7, 1843. He is a son of Michael and Mary (Francis) Speck, the former born in Clinton, and the latter in Barren County. Michael Speck was thrice married. His first wife died in 1843, leaving three children, including Granville E. One son, Isaac F., was a lieutenant in the Confederate Army, in which he served until his capture, in 1864. He died of a fever in a Federal prison at Ft. Delaware, in the same year. A sister, Marilda, now the wife of Henry Wright, is a resident of Bandera, Tex. Michael Speck’s second wife was Miss Elvira Wright, of Clinton County, Ky. She left one son, William R. Her death occurred in 1847, and in 1853 Mr. Speck was married to his third wife, who was a Miss Elizabeth Tompkins, of Overton County, Tenn. To them have been born one son, James, and three daughters, Mary, Celia and Virginia. Michael Speck was a farmer and stock dealer. He was for many years magistrate of his native county, and in politics he was an old line Whig. At the beginning of the war in 1861, he abandoned his business in Charleston, S. C., went North and joined the Federal Army, in which he served as a sergeant and recruiting officer until he was captured by the Confederate forces. He died a prisoner in Castle Thunder, at Richmond, Va., in 1863. His father, Jacob Speck, Jr., of North Carolina, was a soldier in the war of 1812, and afterward a resident of Clinton County, Ky., where he died in 1862, at the age of eighty-seven years. He was a son of Jacob Speck, Sr., a native of Germany, who came to America prior to the war of the Revolution; served in the Continental Army under Gen. Gates, and fell at the battle of Camden. Granville E. Speck was born on a farm, where he resided until his marriage. He received a good common school education, and having in early life acquired a reading habit, has gained a large fund of useful knowledge. In 1861 he was united in marriage withy Miss Martha Norris, a daughter of William and Mary Norris, of Overton County, Tenn. To this union have been born eight children: Dorcas A., Leonora B., Lewis G., William R., Florence B., James M., Musae and Estelle. Mr. Speck engaged in the lumber trade for some years, and in 1867 connected with it a general merchandise trade, in Richardsville, which he has continued up to the present time. He also superintends the working of a fine farm of 350 acres, which he owns. He and wife are members of the Baptist Church. He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity, and is Past Master of Elijah Upton Lodge, No. 377. His political views are Republican. He was elected to the office of magistrate in Warren County, which office he yet holds, having been elected in 1871, re-elected in 1875, and again in 1882. In 1887 he was put in nomination for a seat in the lower house of the Kentucky Legislature, and, although the county was strongly Democratic, he was elected on the Republican ticket by a majority of 160 votes and served two years as a representative of his district. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11608 WOODFORD CO – JOHN MOSLEY – Mosley, Lewis, Shorney 11608 Pike County Missouri History, Des Moines, Iowa, Mills and Company, 1883. (Woodford Co). John Mosley, Frankford [Mo.] The subject of this sketch is a native of Woodford county, Kentucky, born March 26, 1822, and a son of James and America Lewis. His parents came to Missouri in the spring of 1832, coming in the boat Niagara, and landing at Hannibal, which at that time contained twelve or fifteen log cabins. They settled about twelve miles from Hannibal, where the early life of our subject was passed in helping his father improve their farm. He was married in 1840 to Miss Jane Shorney, of Louisiana [Mo.] This union brought to them eight children: Lewis H., William, James H., John R., R. F., E. Bates, Stephen Douglas and Charlie K. Mr. Mosley has, by hard work and good management, acquired a good property, having two good store buildings and one of the best residences in Frankford, besides a valuable farm in Ralls county. He is a worthy member of the Christian Church. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11607 MEADE CO – ALBERT KNOTT – Knott, Stiff, Basham, Robertson, Baysinger, Hayes, Brown, Stiles, Welch, Hardesty, Adkisson 11607 History of Kentucky, The Blue Grass State. Volume III Illustrated. The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, Chicago – Louisville, 1928 (Meade Co) One of the best known and most popular citizens of Meade county is Albert Knott, who is ably and efficiently filling the position of circuit court clerk and is also successfully operating a fine farm in this county. Mr. Knott was born in Breckinridge county, Kentucky, on the 2d day of September, 1880, and is a son of Winfield Scott and Nancy Ellen (Stiff) Knott. His father is also a native of Breckinridge county, born March 17, 1853, and is now living at Meadow Lawn, this state, where he is engaged in mercantile affairs. He is a democrat in his political faith and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His parents were Ralph and Abagail (Basham) Knott, of whom the former was born in Breckinridge county, April 22, 1832, and died at Webster, that county, in February, 1914. He devoted his life to farming, voted the democratic ticket and was a member of the Presbyterian church. His wife was born April 1, 1827, and died at Webster, in September, 1915, at the age of eighty-eight years. Nancy Ellen Stiff was born in Meade county, Kentucky, April 19, 1849, and died in Breckinridge county, August 12, 1881. She was a daughter of Nathaniel and Bettie (Robertson) Stiff, the former of whom was born in Meade county in 1817 and died thee in March, 1893, having devoted his entire life to farming at the Stiff homestead. He was a member of the Baptist church and was a democrat in politics. He was a son of James Stiff, who also devoted his life to farming in Meade county. Albert Knott was educated in the public schools of Breckinridge county and was reared to farm life, to which pursuit he has devoted the greater part of his time. He owns one hundred acres of excellent land, located three and a half miles from Brandenburg, where he carries on general farming according to modern methods and with very successful results. Mr. Knott has always given his support to the democratic party and in November, 1921, was elected circuit court clerk, which office he assumed on January 2d following. He is still filling the position in a manner that has gained for him general commendation. An active member of the Baptist church, he is one of its trustees and chairman of the finance committee, as well as a teacher in the Sunday school. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America at Guston, this county, and belongs to the Parent-Teachers’ Association. On January 19, 1902, Mr. Knott was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Adeline Baysinger, who was born September 19, 1879, and is a daughter of John C. and Sarah Elizabeth (Hayes) Baysinger. Her father was a native and lifelong resident of Meade county, where he was engaged in farming to the time of his death. He supported the republican party and was a member of the Baptist church. He was a son of Charles and Bettie Ann (Brown) Baysinger, the former of whom was born in Breckinridge county, this state, January 4, 1829, and died in Meade county, November 19, 1914. He devoted his life to farming, was a republican in political faith and a member of the Baptist church. His wife was a native and lifelong resident of Meade county. Charles Baysinger was a son of Peter and Rebecca (Stiles) Baysinger, the former of whom was a native of Pennsylvania and became a pioneer farmer of Breckinridge county, Kentucky, when he later moved to Meade county, where he followed farming until his death. Elizabeth Hayes was born in Tennessee, March 15, 1854, and died at Camp Knox, Kentucky, November 17, 1918. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isom Hayes, who were natives of Tennessee but later came to Meade county, this state, where the father engaged in farming. He was a republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church South. Mrs. Knott was educated in the public schools of Meade county and is an active member of the Baptist church, belonging also to the Royal Neighbors at Gustin, Kentucky. To Mr. and Mrs. Knott have been born five children, John Scott, born October 17, 1802, who is a signalman on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad at West, Texas, was married to Miss Lota Welch, of West; Alton B. P., born February 24, 1904, and associated with his brother-in-law, J. A. Hardesty, in a mercantile business at Kosmosdale, Kentucky, was married to Miss Vivian Adkisson, of Paynesville, Meade county, and they have a daughter, Elva, born in May, 1924; Venna Lee, born September 11, 1906, graduated from the Meade county high school in 1925, and Elizabeth, born September 7, 1910, is a senior in the Meade county high school; Stanley was born on June 25, 1913. Mr. Knott has proven his genuine worth in both public and private life and well merits the high place which he holds in public confidence and esteem. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11606 SIMPSON CO – DAVID T. GRAINGER – Grainger, Moore, Jackson, Gillespy, Evans, Granger 11606 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume IV – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. (Simpson Co). DAVID T. GRAINGER was born in Simpson County, Ky., October 2, 1837, and is the second of four children born to James and Elizabeth (Moore) Grainger, the former of whom was a native of Sumner County, Tenn., and the latter a native of Orange County, N. C. Both were of Irish descent. James Grainger received his early education in his native county; was married in Simpson County, Ky., returning immediately to his home in Tennessee, where he was engaged in farming in connection with blacksmithing, which trade he had learned in early life and followed exclusively for a short time at Independence, Mo. Some time after his marriage he removed to Simpson County, Ky., and bough a farm near the waters of Spring Creek, upon which he resided until his death, August 19, 1856, in his forty-eighth year. For many years he was a captain in the State militia. His father, Thomas Grainger, one of the pioneers of Sumner County, Tenn., erected one of the first horst-mills and cotton-gins in that county. Thomas’ brother, James Grainger, was a veteran of the war of 1812, and served under Gen. Jackson at the battle of New Orleans. Mrs. Elizabeth Grainger is yet living, and makes her home with our subject. From her girlhood she has been a devoted member of the Missionary Baptist Church. David T. Grainger received a fair common school education in youth, to which he has since materially added by his own exertions. He has always resided on the old homestead, and has also added to it. Now owning a well improved farm of 128 acres. After his father’s death the care and support of his widowed mother and brother and sisters devolved mainly on him. He married, December 22, 1871, Mary J. Gillespy, a native of Simpson County, Ky., born March 19, 1848. She is a daughter of Nelson and Rebecca (Evans) Gillespy. Two sons and two daughters have blessed their union: Orpha R., Thomas E., Samuel A. and Mattie E. Mr. Grainger belongs to no church, but is a member of the Masonic fraternity, having held various official positions in his lodge; he was formerly a member of the Grange. Mrs. Granger [sic] has been from early life a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. In politics Mr. Grainger is a Democrat, and is one of the native born, prominent and successful farmers. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11605 NELSON CO – J. W. THOMAS – Thomas, Davis, Goodin, Peak, Wilber, Vize, Coy, Roberts, Bridges, Kincheloe, Applegate 11605 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume V – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 4th ed., 1886. Nelson Co. J. W. THOMAS was born in Marion County, Ky., March 10, 1827. His paternal ancestors were natives of Maryland; his grandfather, William Thomas, emigrating from that State to Kentucky many years ago and settling near the present site of Frederickton Village, Washington County, where he opened a farm and died at an early day. J. W. Thomas, Sr., father of subject, was born near Fredericksburg, Washington County. He was a farmer and departed this life in 1826, a few months before the birth of our subject. His wife was Susannah (Davis) Thomas. She was the daughter of one of the earliest pioneers of Nelson County, who settled near the village of New Haven when the county was in possession of the Indians. Mr. Davis assisted in the construction of the old fort at Goodin Station, participating in a number of bloody engagements with the savages and died many years ago. Mrs. Thomas was born in Nelson County in 1794, and died in February, 1870. Her first husband was William Peak, by whom she had two children: John D. Peak and Mrs. Lucy Ann Wilber, both still living. By her second husband, J. W. Thomas, Sr., she became the mother of four children: Mrs. Elizabeth C. Vize, Mrs. Martha A. Coy, Mary E. and J. W. Thomas, all living at this time (1886). J. W. Thomas grew to manhood in Marion County, and was reared to agricultural pursuits, was educated in the country schools, which he attended until his twenty-fifth year, making substantial progress in the various studies in the meantime. He began reading law in 1852 under George Roberts, of Elizabethtown, under whose instructions he continued one year, and at the end of that time returned to his native county, where he acted in the capacity of deputy circuit clerk for one year; was admitted to the bar in 1854, obtaining licenses from Judges Bridges and Kincheloe, and immediately thereafter began the practice at Lebanon, where he remained until 1857, doing a lucrative business in the meantime. In the latter year he moved to the town of Washington, Hempstead Co., Ark., where he resided until 1862, at which time he entered the Confederate service, enlisting in the Eighth Arkansas Regiment, with which he served until the fall of the same year, when he was discharged on account of disability. Upon leaving the army he returned to Arkansas, and in 1863, moved back to Lebanon, where he resided until 1865, refraining from practicing his profession in the meantime, owing to impaired health. In June, 1865, he moved to Bardstown, where, with the exception of a short time spent in Louisville, he has since resided, practicing his profession in the courts of Nelson and adjoining counties, and in the supreme court of Kentucky and the federal court of Louisville. Mr. Thomas is an active business man, and has met with well merited success in his profession. He is one of the oldest attorneys of the Nelson County bar, and has numerous friends wherever he goes. He was originally a Whig in politics, but at the dissolution of that party, he identified himself with the Democracy, of which he has since been a stanch supporter. He was married December 25, 1850, in Crothersville, Ind., to Miss Ella Applegate, daughter of Dr. Moses and Elizabeth Applegate, of Jackson County, of the above State. Three children have been born to this union; Susannah E., Ella M., who lived only about thirty hours, and William R. Thomas. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11604 JESSAMINE CO – JOHN YOUNG – Young, Washington, Moore, Dudley, Barrow, Smith, Redding, Easton, Price, Craig 11604 A HISTORY OF KENTUCKY BAPTISTS from 1769 to 1885 by J. H. Spencer, Vol. II, 1886. JOHN YOUNG may be regarded as the father of Greenup Association. At what date, he settled within its present bounds, has not been ascertained, but he is supposed to have been among the earliest settlers on Little Sandy River. Mr. Young was a native of Virginia, and was born near Fredericksburg, June 24, 1764. He had chosen the occupation of a sailor, and was preparing to take command of the ship Abbyana, when he was pressed into the service of the United Colonies, as a bearer of dispatches for General Washington. In this position he continued to act, till the close of the Revolutionary War. Soon after the return of peace, he was married to Mary, daughter of Elder Shadrack Moore, and moved to Kentucky. According to the custom of the period, he came down the Ohio River in a flat boat. Landing at Limestone, he traveled across the country to what is now Jessamine county, and there settled. At what time he united with a church, or commenced his ministry, does not appear. But, in 1801, he was sent by Elkhorn Association to preach to the Indians. When, many years afterwards, a dispute arose between Licking and Elkhorn Associations in regard to the early practice of the latter, with regard to missions, the venerable missionary gave the following certificate: “I, John Young, certify that I was ordained and sent as a missionary to the Indians, by Ambrose Dudley, David Barrow, George S. Smith, Joseph Redding, Austin Easton, John Price and Lewis Craig, in the month of September, 1801. Given under my hand, this 2d day of November, 1842. John Young.” According to a tradition among his descendants, when Mr. Young met a council of the Indian tribe to which he was sent, he as received in a friendly manner by all except a fierce young warrior, who walked back and forth, in a very angry mood, with a huge knife in his hand. Finally the missionary induced him to sit down by him; they smoked together, and peace was made. As to how long Mr. Young remained among the Indians, or what degree of success attended his labors, we have no knowledge. But soon after his return to Kentucky, he moved to what is now Greenup county. It was then an almost unbroken wilderness, for, according to Collins’ history, there were, in 1802, only six families living on the territory afterwards included in Greenup county. Mr. Young first located on Tigerts creek; but after a short time, moved to the mouth of Little Sandy river, and from thence to a point ten miles up that stream, where he spent the remainder of his days. Here he possessed himself of a large area of land. As the country filled up with people, he traveled far and wide over the mountainous region to preach the gospel to them. His large body of land was sold, piece by piece, to support himself and family, while he broke the bread of life freely to the poor settlers. He continued these faithful labors to a ripe old age, and laid a broad foundation on which others have built. The Lord called him to his reward, Feb. 25, 1855, in his 91st year. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11603 LINCOLN CO – JOHN TUNSTALL BELL, M.D. – Tunstall, Grazelle, Lawler, Helson, Oury, Blackburn, Denton 11603 Pike County Missouri History, Des Moines, Iowa, Mills and Company, 1883. John Tunstall Bell, M. D., is a native of Kentucky, and the son of John T. and Grazelle (Lucky) Bell. He was born in Stanford, the county town of Lincoln county, July 13, 1818. In the fall of 1831, when he as twelve years old, he came with his parents to Missouri, who settled in Pike county near Ashley, where he was raised and lived with them until manhood. His parents gave him every opportunity in their power to acquire a good education, at one time sending him to Marion College, Marion, Missouri, where he attended some time, but in 1834, he was obliged to suspend his studies to accompany an invalid brother to the West Indies for the benefit of his health. Arriving at New Orleans his brother’s health was so much improved and finding others en route for the same destination, his brother accompanied them, and he returned home and resumed his studies under Rev. Jeremiah Lawler, completing his education under him in in 1836, when he began the study of medicine under Dr. F. A. Helson of Bowling Green, Missouri, and was under his preceptorship for three years. After attending two courses of lectures he graduated as M. D. from the Transylvania Medical University at Lexington, Kentucky, in March, 1841. His first practice was at Louisville, Missouri, near where he was reared, where he practiced until 1844, when he went to Auburn, Pike county, where he practiced fourteen years, up to 1858, when he came to Louisiana [MO] where he has been in constant practice ever since, having an extensive practice in both city and county. He has been twice married. His first wife was Elizabeth, daughter of the late Augustus Oury of Bowling Green, Missouri, whom he married September 1, 1841, and who died March 4, 1861. By her he has two children: Lou, wife of Cassius Blackburn of Vandalia, Missouri, and Viola. He married for his second wife, Anna Denton of St. Louis, November 5, 1866. Himself and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church of Louisiana. He is a member of Perseverance Lodge No. 72, A. F. & A. M., of Louisiana. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11602 LOGAN CO – FRANK CHEETHAM GORRELL – Gorrell, Farrell, Sutton, Browning, Reed, Perkins, Martin, Stodwick 11602 History of Kentucky, The Blue Grass State. Volume III Illustrated. The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, Chicago – Louisville, 1928 (Logan Co). FRANK CHEETHAM GORRELL. One of the outstanding business firms of Logan county is that of F. C. Gorrell & Sons, of which the senior member is Frank Cheetham Gorrell, who for seventeen years has been numbered among the active and progressive men of this section of the state. Mr. Gorrell was born in Clarksville, Tennessee, on the 16th of June, 1864, and is a son of David Franklin and Helen (Farrell) Gorrell. The father was born near Elkton, in Todd county, Kentucky, January 23, 1833, and died at Clarksville, Tennessee, April 12, 1879. At one time he was engaged in the butchering business but later turned his attention to farming. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having served in the Confederate army, was a democrat and a member of the Baptist church. He was the son of Benjamin and Rhoda (Sutton) Gorrell, the former of whom was born in Culpeper county, Virginia, followed farming during his active life, and died at Clarksville, Tennessee. He was a member of the Baptist church and a democrat. His wife was a native of Virginia and died in Todd county, Kentucky. Helen Farrell was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, November 11, 1834, and died in Montgomery county, Tennessee, May 9, 1874. She was the daughter of John and Bridget Farrell, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania. The father died in that state and the mother died in Clarksville, Tennessee. Frank C. Gorrell attended the public schools of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Logan county, Kentucky. When eighteen years of age, he went to Louisville, Kentucky, and spent four years in learning the brass moulding trade, at which he was employed for ten years more in that city. He then came to Logan county and engaged in farming until 1910, when he moved to Russellville and engaged in road contracting, which he has followed to the present time. His sons, Roy Lee and Lilburn D., are now in partnership with him, under the name of F. C. Gorrell & Sons. Mr. Gorrell has prospered in his material affairs and owns two splendid farms in Logan county, one of two hundred and ten acres and the other of one hundred and sixty acres, on which he carries on general farming. Mr. Gorrell is progressive and up-to-date in all his operations, doing well whatever he undertakes, and in business circles is regarded as a man of sound business judgment and marked executive ability. On October 24, 1888, in Logan county, Mr. Gorrell was united in marriage to Miss Katie Browning, who was born in Warren county, Kentucky, November 4, 1869k, and is a daughter of J. N. and Sue (Reed) Browning. Her father was born in Warren county, Kentucky, following farming during his active years, and died near Auburn, Logan county. He was a democrat and a member of the Baptist church. His parents were Daniel and Louise (Perkins) Browning, the former a native and lifelong resident of Logan county, where he followed farming. He was a deacon in the Baptist church and supported the democratic party. His wife was born in Warren county, this state, and died in Logan county. Daniel Browning was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Browning, both of whom were natives of Culpeper county, Virginia, and died in Logan county. The father, who was a farmer, was a member of the Baptist church and served as justice of the peace. Sue Reed was born in Warren county, Kentucky, the daughter of Charles Reed, who was a merchant there. He was a Baptist in religion and a democrat in politics. Mrs. Gorrell graduated from the Auburn high school and is a member of the Baptist church and missionary society. To Mr. and Mrs. Gorrell have been born nine children, namely: Roy Lee, born August 20, 1893, and now in partnership with his father, was married to Miss Sallie May Martin, of Russellville; Raymond H., born January 16, 1898, is an inspector in the Fisher Body Company of Detroit, Michigan; Lilburn D., who also is associated with his father, was born January 19, 1900, and was married to Miss Vannie Stodwick, of Russellville, to which union was born a son, William Earl, on October 7, 1924; Hascal Browning, born April 29, 1905, is a foreman for F. C. Gorrell & Sons; David Franklin, born Jun e6, 1907, is a student in Bethel College, at Russellville; Viola Mae, born October 7, 1909, is a student in Logan College, at Russellville; Warren Underwood, Lola and Louise are deceased. Mr. Gorrell is a democrat in his political views and has served as a member of the town council. He is a member of the Baptist church, of which he has been a deacon. He has been successful in his business affairs, which have demanded his close attention, while at the same time he has given proper attention to the well being and welfare of the community, so that he is well entitled to the respect which is accorded him by all who know him. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11601 WARREN CO – JAMES H. SOUTHER, M.D. – Souther, Walbert, Hayes, Renick, Finney 11601 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume II – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. (Warren Co). JAMES H. SOUTHER, M. D., was born November 16, 1850, near Jamestown, Barren Co., Ky., and is a son of William S. and Elizabeth (Walbert) Souther, who had born to them three sons and one daughter. William S. Souther was born February 13, 1809, in Glasgow; was a lad of eight years at his father’s death, when he hired out at 12 ½ cents a day on a farm in order to procure some means to help support his mother and her family. After becoming older he commenced to study and practice medicine and engaged in farming. In 1868 he moved to Edmonson County and located near Glasgow Junction, where he continued farming. He was a son of William Souther, who was born in Virginia and immigrated to Barren County about 1800; he was a blacksmith by trade; was a soldier in the war for independence and was of German descent. The mother of Dr. J. H. Souther was a daughter of David Walbert of Virginia, and was one of the pioneers of Monroe County, Ky., and a farmer. He also served in the Revolutionary war. Dr. Souther was the third child born to his parents, and was brought up on a farm. His education was only such as the common schools of the day afforded; nevertheless, desiring to rise above mediocrity, he devoted all his spare time to study and books, and at seventeen he commenced the study of medical works, meanwhile working hard all day on the farm. At the age of twenty-four he turned his entire attention to the study of his chosen profession. In the winter of 1876-77 he attended his first course of lectures at Vanderbilt University at Nashville. In February, 1878, he graduated and immediately located at Three Forks, where he has practiced his profession with marked success. January 21, 1880, he was united in marriage with Mary, daughter of William and Nancy C. (Hayes) Renick, all natives of Warren County. William Renick was a teacher, also a farmer; he was a son of Robert and Catharine (Finney) Renick, who were natives of Barren County. The Doctor and wife have had born to them three children: William L., Loa H. and John R. The parents are members of the Baptist and Christian Churches, respectively. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11600 SIMPSON CO – HON. ISAAC H. GOODNIGHT – Goodnight, Billingsbey, Hoover, Doak, Hoy, Milliken, Tilden 11600 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume IV – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. (Simpson Co). HON. ISAAC H. GOODNIGHT, was born January 31, 1840 in Allen County, Ky., and is a son of Isaac and Lucinda (Billingsley) Goodnight, who were, respectively, born in Lincoln County, Ky., and east Tennessee. The father was a son of Jacob Goodnight, who was born in Mecklenburgh County, N. C., and married a Miss Hoover; was a farmer and a son of Michael Goodnight of Germany; immigrated to America, during colonial days, on account of religious proscriptions in Germany, and settled in Virginia, later to Mecklenburgh, N. C., where he was a member of the Mecklenburgh Convention, the members of which drafted resolutions declaring their independence, much of which is engrafted into the Jeffersonian declaration. He took a very active part in the Revolution, after which he immigrated to the far West and settled in Lincoln County, Ky., where, for the first few years, he lived in forts to be safe from attacks by the Indians. There his son, Isaac Goodnight was born, who, it is said, was the first male white child born in Kentucky. Michael Goodnight, the great-grandfather of Hon. Mr. Goodnight, was killed by the Indians on one of his trips from North Carolina to Kentucky. Mrs. Lucinda Goodnight was a daughter of John Billingsbey, who married a Miss Doak, of Scotch-Irish origin. IN an early day he emigrated from east Tennessee to Warren (now Simpson) County, Ky. Isaac H. Goodnight was reared on a farm; moved with his parents to Franklin in 1870. He received a literary and law education at Lebanon, Tenn., from which institution he graduated in 1872-73; returned to his home and continued the study of law, and acted as deputy clerk until March, 1874, when he commenced the practice of his profession, at which he has attained distinction. As a lawyer he stands in the front rank of his county, and he has chosen to represent them in the Legislature of 1877-78. He has been successfully engaged in the practice of law in Franklin since he was admitted to the bar. He married, March 12, 1879, Ella Hoy, daughter of Thomas J. and Lucky (Milliken) Hoy, who were born and reared in Simpson County. Mr. and Mrs. Goodnight are the parents of one son, Hoy Goodnight. Mr. Goodnight is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and cast his first presidential vote for Tilden in 1876. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11599 MERCER CO – W. M. STINE – Stine, Curry, Williams 11599 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume V – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 4th ed., 1886. W. H. STINE was born in Boyle County, Ky., and when eight years old his parents removed to Washington County. There subject lived until he was forty-eight years old, when he removed to Mercer County. His father, Jacob Stine, was born in Virginia and was brought to Kentucky by his father – also named Jacob Stine – when but three years old. The family is of German origin. Mr. Stine, the subject of this sketch, has been twice married; first to Miss Sarah A. Curry, who has born ten children, six of whom are living, as follows: Mary, Robert, Louisa, Catherine, Elizabeth and James H. His wife died and he afterward married Miss Catherine Williams; she has four children, viz.: Thomas B., Mark, Elma and Carl. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11598 BARREN CO – EPHRAIM BUTRAM - Butram 11598 A HISTORY OF KENTUCKY BAPTISTS from 1769 to 1885 by J. H. Spencer, Vol. II, 1886. [Barren River Association of Regular Baptists] EPHRAIM BUTRAM is among the most prominent preachers in this body He is of a numerous and reputable family, of his name, in Wayne County, where he was raised up to the ministry, in Pleasant Hill church. After preaching, several years, among the churches of South Concord Association, he moved to Barren county, and settled a few miles south of Glasgow, not far from the year 1854. Here he united with Mt. Pleasant church, and thus became identified with Original Barren River Association, which is of the same faith and order of South Concord. Among the churches of this fraternity, he has been an active laborer, about thirty years, and is held in high esteem by his brethren and the people generally, among whom he preaches. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

Note: My Mom is back in the hospital as of last night so my postings will continue to be hit and miss. I know you understand and thank you! Sandi NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11597 BOURBON CO – JAMES S. McLOED – McLeod, Stark, Boggess 11597 Pike County Missouri History, Des Moines, Iowa, Mills and Company, 1883. (Bourbon Co). James S. McLoed, farmer, post-office Clarksville, was born in Bourbon county, Kentucky, on the 8th day of December, 1811. When about nine years of age, he came to Missouri with his father, in 1820. His father, Wm. McLoed, was born May 26, 1789; was married in Bourbon county, Kentucky, to Mary Stark, daughter of James Stark. They reared a family of nine children, who lived to be men and women grown, three boys and six girls, seven of whom still survive. This aged couple lived together nearly sixty-three years. The mother died in 1873; the father in 1876. James S., our subject, was raised on his father’s farm and is still living within half a mile of where he first stopped in the woods. He has worked at the carpenter’s trade for many years. He has had one daughter, Fanny Isabelle. Mr. McLoed joined the Baptist Church over fifty years ago, and is the only remaining original member of that organization. His first wife was a member of the same church. Mr. McLoed has been justice of the peace some fifteen months, being appointed to serve out an unexpired term by the resignation of Wm. Boggess. In 1846 he was elected clerk, and again in 1850; he served in all some nine years. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

Note: I am back to work somewhat, but might not be totally regular in my postings for a little while. Mom is in a nursing home and I'm going to see her twice a day. Thank you for all your prayers and good wishes; we're taking it one day at a time right now! Sandi NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11596 LAUREL CO – GEORGE W. CHESTNUT – Chestnut, McGoodwin, Salter, Wood, Stoll, Allgood 11596 History of Kentucky, The Blue Grass State. Volume III Illustrated. The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, Chicago – Louisville, 1928 (Laurel Co). George W. Chestnut was born in London, Kentucky, January 3, 1857, and was the son of Stephen and Mary Chestnut. He received his education in the public schools and remained in his native town until 1867, when he went to Louisville, where he became associated with Bridgeford & Company. In 1892 he moved to Danville and bought the hardware business of Hubert McGoodwin, with which he was thereafter identified up to the time of his death on January 13, 1926. In 1907 the business was incorporated under the name of Chestnut-Salter Hardware Company, of which Mr. Chestnut was president, this concern gaining recognition as one of the leading mercantile houses of this city. Mr. Chestnut was married twice; first, in 1883, to Josephine Salter, daughter of Robert L. and Angelene (Wood) Salter, to which union was born a daughter, Angelene, who is now the wife of Judge Richard C. Stoll, of Lexington, Kentucky. After the death of Josephine (Salter) Chestnut on May 17, 197, Mr. Chestnut was married to Blanche Allgood, of Tampa, Florida, May 29, 1920. Mr. Chestnut was for many years an active member of the First Baptist church of Danville, and was for a long time a member of the board of deacons and a trustee of this church. Devoting the major part of his time and attention to his business interests, he never allowed the pursuit of wealth to warp his kindly nature. He was a gentleman of the old school, and he preserved his faculties and the warmth of his heart for the broadening and helpful influence of human life, being a loyal, genial friend, and a gentleman among all with whom he came in contact. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

I just wanted to let you know that for a time I likely won't be making any posts. My 95 year Mom is in serious condition and I'm trying to make a lot of decisions and am the hospital most of the time (and soon to be at a nursing home it appears). Please bear with me; I'll be back as soon as I can - I know you'll understand. Sandi KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11595 WARREN CO – A C SMITH – Smith, Potter, Kemble, Butler, Sloss, Johnson 11595 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume II – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. (Warren Co) A. C. SMITH is a native of Warren County, Ky., born in 1859 to John L. and Julia A. (Potter) Smith, and is of English descent. John L. Smith was born near Three Springs, in this county, in 1830, and his wife in the same neighborhood in 1837. The grandfather was Elijah C. Smith, a native of Rockingham County, N. C., born in 1803, came to Kentucky in 1809 with his parents and settled in this county. The great-grandfather was Joseph H. Smith, also a native of North Carolina. A. C. Smith spent the early years of his life on a farm and in attendance at the country schools, and also Ogden College ten months, which was the last school he ever attended. In 1881 he began clerking for his uncle, C. F. Potter, in a hardware store at Franklin, Ky.; there he remained two years, then came to Bowling Green, and for one year clerked for Kemble & Butler. In 1884 he engaged in the hardware business in this city in partnership with his uncle, C. F. Potter, the style of the firm being A. C. Smith & Co. The business is in a flourishing condition and in every particular is more than equaling the expectations of the proprietors. Mr. Smith was united in marriage April 16, 1885, with Maud Sloss, a native of Simpson County, and a daughter of Hon. M. M. and Mary (Johnson) Sloss. Mr. Smith is a representative of one of the early families of this county; is a true Democrat, and a promising young business man. Mrs. Smith is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11594 DR. CHARLES HINKLE – Hinkle, Head, Oglesby, Scott, Seay, Rollings, White, Reeves, Yandell 11594 Histories and Biographies of Ballard, Calloway, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, McCracken and Marshall Counties, Kentucky; A Reprint of Part II of Battle, J. H. W. Perrin and G. C. Kniffin, Kentucky: A History of the State, First Edition, Louisville, Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1885, Reprint 1972. Kentucky Reprint Company, P.O. Box 1072, University Station, Murray, Kentucky 42071. DR. CHARLES HINKLE, Ballard County, a leading and successful physician of western Kentucky, was born March 13, 1838, in Shelby County, Ky., where he was reared; in 1857, he came to Ballard County. His father, Col. Casper Hinkle, a native of North Carolina, was born in 1800; was taken by his parents, in 1804, to Shelby County, Ky.; participated in the war of 1812, and died in 1842. He was the son of Charles, a native of Germany, a soldier in the American Revolution, who died in 1845. Casper espoused in marriage, Mildred, daughter of Jesse and Betsy (Head) Oglesby, of Virginia (born in 1802, and died in 1880), and from this union sprang George, Jesse, Susan (Scott), Elizabeth (Seay), subject, and Rachel (Rollings). Subject was married January 26, 1864, to Miss Mary A., daughter of William H. and Penelope (White) Reeves, of Ballard County; she was born in 1844; her children are, William R., Hallie W., Jesse C., James W., Katie and Freddie F. Subject commenced the study of medicine, in 1859, with Dr. D. W. Yandell, of Louisville, Ky., and graduated at the University of Louisville, in 1861. He then located at his present place, where he has been since successfully engaged in the practice of his profession. He is also engaged in farming; owning 550 acres of good land, well cultivated. He is an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, and in politics is identified with the Democratic party. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information 11593 SIMPSON CO – THOMAS GILBERT – Gilbert, Cooper, Hester, Evans, Stagner, Reed, Taylor 11593 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume IV – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. (Simpson Co) THOMAS GILBERT was born January 1, 1832, in Robertson County, Tenn. At the age of seven years he removed with his parents to Simpson County, Ky., where he has since resided. His father, John Gilbert, was born October 30, 1806. He was a son of Webster Gilbert, a native of North Carolina and a soldier in the war of 1812. He was one of the pioneers of Tennessee. John Gilbert married, November 6, 1827, Margaret Cooper. From this union sprang William D., Thomas, James R., Mary E., M. J. (Hester), Susan M. (Evans) and Isaac. On the 10th of October, 1860, Thomas married Mary J., daughter of Isaac and Sally (Stagner) Reed, of Simpson County. She was born September 2, 1838, and is the mother of the following children: Virgil O., Daniel W. R. (deceased), and Sarah A. (Taylor). Mr. Gilbert’s early advantages for obtaining an education were meager, but he has by untiring energy acquired a good English education. He has a well improved and productive farm of ninety acres in a fine state of cultivation. Mr. Gilbert and family are members of the Baptist Church. In politics he is a Democrat. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx