NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11512 CHRISTIAN CO – HENRY C HERNDON – Herndon, Hopkins, Bodie, Fletcher 11512 County of Christian, Kentucky; Historical and Biographical. Edited by William Henry Perrin. F. A. Battey Publishing Co., Chicago and Louisville, 1884. Longview Precinct. HENRY C. HERNDON was born in Christian County, Ky., June 1, 1841. His father, Edmund G. Herndon, was a native of Virginia, born in 1802, and at an early date came to Christian County, where he died in 1849. His wife, and mother of our subject, was Jane R., daughter of Capt. Samuel Hopkins. She was born in Virginia in 1805, and died in this county in 1855, and was the mother of the following children: Mary I., Henry C. and Elizabeth. Henry C. Herndon, the subject of this biography, was reared on a farm and educated in the schools of the county. He is now engaged in farming and trading, and is the owner of about 1,000 acres of land. On the 6th of September, 1877, he married Miss Susan D., daughter of Archibald D. and Marcia (Bodie) Fletcher. They are the parents of four children, viz.: Edmund D., William H., Mary M. and Lucien D. Mr. Herndon was a soldier for three years in the late Civil war; is a member of the Masonic fraternity and 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

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11511 WARREN CO – E. B. SEELEY - Seeley 11511 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume II – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. (Warren Co). E. B. SEELEY, Warren County, was born May 3, 1825, in Lexington, Ky., and is of Scotch parentage. When but eight years old, he lost his father and mother (in 1833) by that fell disease, cholera. He was sent to school until the age of twelve and was then apprenticed to the tailor’s trade. In 1846 he came to Bowling Green, where he carried on the business to which he had been brought up, for a number of years. He commenced steam-boating in 1857 as clerk, and continued in that capacity until the beginning of the late civil war in 1861. In the struggle between the North and the South, he espoused the cause of the latter. After the war he was one of three gentlemen to obtain a charter from the Legislature organizing and incorporating the Green and Barren River Navigation Company, of which he is now secretary and treasurer, and has successfully managed the affairs of the company to the present time. He resides near the city of Bowling Green, where he owns a comfortable farm and a pleasant home. In religion he is an agnostic; he is liberal and charitable and without a known enemy in the world. 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. 11510 LIVINGSTON CO – J. D. THRELKELD, M. D. – Threlkeld, McCollum, Farris, Harris, LaRue, Hayden 11510 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume IV – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. (Livingston Co). J. D. THRELKELD, M. D., is a native of Crittenden County, Ky., and descendant of an old and highly respectable Virginia family of the same name. He was born June 1, 1851, and is a son of W. M. and Sarah (McCollum) Threlkeld; the father a native of Kentucky, and the mother of Tennessee. Thomas Threlkeld, subject’s grandfather, came from Virginia many years ago and settled in the northern part of Crittenden County, on the Ohio River, and was among the earliest pioneers of that county. He was a very successful farmer and trader, and died in 1853, at an old age. W. M. Threlkeld, father of our subject, was born in 1820, and died May 4, 1864. He was a farmer and speculator and one of the leading business men of Crittenden County. Mrs. Threlkeld died in 1854. The following children were born to W. M. and Sarah Threlkeld, viz.: W. T., J. D., R. G., and Lucy E., wife of J. A. Farris. By a second marriage Mr. Threlkeld had three children, two of whom are now living. The early years of Dr. Threldeld’s life were spent upon his father’s farm, where he worked during the summer, while the winter season as spent attending the common schools. In 1869 he entered the Marion Academy, which he attended two years, and in 1871, he commenced reading medicine under Dr. C. L. Harris, of Carrsville, with whom he remained one year. In 1874 he entered the medical department of Louisville University, which he attended two years, graduating with the class of 1874. After graduation he commenced the practice of his profession in Crittenden County, where he resided until 1875, at which time he moved to Salem where he has since resided. He was married January 18, 1878, to Miss Ella LaRue of Salem. Three children have been born to that union; Roy, Lad and Hayden. Dr. Threlkeld is one of the leading physicians of the county and has a large practice. At present he is associated in the practice of his profession, and in the drug business, with Dr. John V. Hayden, under the firm name of Hayden & Co. 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. 11509 LUCIAN B. KNIGHT – MUHLENBERG CO – Knight, Welborn, Acock, Forgy, Kirkpatrick, Sumner, Wood 11509 History of Kentucky, The Blue Grass State. Volume III Illustrated. The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, Chicago – Louisville, 1928 LUCIAN B. KNIGHT. Among the successful business men and highly respected citizens of Greenville, Muhlenberg county, stands Lucian B. Knight, who for a number of years has been actively identified with the automobile business here. Mr. Knight is a native son of Kentucky, having been born in Butler county, on the 24th of August, 1886, and is a son of William G. and Mary Frances (Welborn) Knight. His father was born in Virginia, March 9, 1828, and later went to Butler county, Kentucky, where he followed farming throughout his active life, his death occurring there June 4, 1894. He was an active supporter of the republican party, and he served for many years as a deacon in the Baptist church. He was a son of Radney and Martha (Simmons) Knight, both of whom were natives of North Carolina, whence they came to Kentucky, settling in Butler county, where their deaths occurred. The father, who was a farmer, served in the War of 1812, was a republican in his political views and a member of the Baptist church. Mary Frances (Welborn) Knight was born in Muhlenberg county, Kentucky, July 16, 1848, and died in Greenville, June 16, 1925. She was a daughter of Ephraim and Mary (Acock) Welborn, the former born in Montgomery county, this state, where also his death occurred, while the latter was born in Muhlenberg county, where she died. Mr. Welborn was a democrat in politics, served as justice of the peace, and was a deacon in the Baptist church. Lucian B. Knight secured his education in the public schools of Butler county and there taught school two years. During the following four years he was employed in the general mercantile store of J. N. Forgy at Belton, Kentucky, and then located in Cleaton, Muhlenberg county, where he opened a general store, in which he was interested until July, 1926, also serving as postmaster there from 1914 to 1920. In January, 1920, Mr. Knight established the L. B. Knight Motor Company at Greenville, handing the Ford cars, and in the period between 1921 and 1925 had as a partner T. G. Kirkpatrick, the original firm name being continued. In July, 1926, he sold the Ford agency, retaining the building, and now represents the Chevrolet Motor Company, of Detroit, Michigan. He also owns considerable other valuable real estate in Greenville and is today numbered among the successful and substantial citizens of his community. On February 29, 1911, at Greenville, Mr. Knight was united in marriage to Miss Pearl Sumner, who was born in Greenville, October 5, 1887, a daughter of Thomas E. and Mattie (Wood) Sumner, both of whom are natives of Muhlenberg county. For a number of years her father was engaged in coal operating and banking but is now retired and lives in Greenville. He is a republican and served for eleven years as clerk of the circuit court. He is an earnest member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Knight graduated from the high school at Greenville and taught school prior to her marriage. She is a member of the Baptist church, and is president of the Women’s Missionary Society and a member of the Parent-Teacher Association. Mr. and Mrs. Knight are the parents of a daughter, Marian Frances, born March 6, 1916. Mr. Knight is a stanch democrat in his political opinions and has served as a member of the town council. He is a member of the Pond River Lodge, No. 244, A. F. & A. M., and of Kosair Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of Louisville. He is a member of the Baptist church, of which he was treasurer for a number of years, and he belongs to the Greenville Country Club. During the World war he gave effective assistance to the draft board. A man of integrity and fidelity in all of life’s relations, earnest in his support of public interests, and cordial in his social relations, he has won a high place in the esteem of his fellowmen throughout the community. 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. 11508 UNKNOWN CO –WILLIAM W.HEDGES – Hedges, Tinsley, Burks 11508 Pike County Missouri History, Des Moines, Iowa, Mills and Company, 1883, (Unknown county). William W. Hedges, farmer, post-office Bowling Green (MO), has a farm of one hundred acres, the most of which is under cultivation. His place is finely improved, with good house, barn, and other conveniences, all representing good taste and thrift. Mr. Hedges is a native of Pike county, Missouri, born October 27, 1833. His father, John F. Hedges, was by birth a Virginian, born in June, 1797, and moved to Kentucky with his parents at the age of eight years. He learned the cabinet making trade and then came to Pike county, Missouri, in 1819, stopping in that part of the county which is now Peno township. When about twenty-six years of age he was married to Miss Lucinda Tinsley, daughter of William Tinsley, who was also from Kentucky. Here he followed farming and stock raising; he died in 1881, his wife having died in 1878. William W. Hedges, our subject, was reared on the farm and educated in the common schools, and when grown commenced life for himself as a farmer and stock raiser. He was married in 1857 to Miss Sarah M. Burks, of Pike county, daughter of Henry Burks, Esq. They had ten children, eight of whom are still living. 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. 11507 HART CO – AMOS W. RICHARDSON – Richardson, Brown, Terry, Hardy, Owen 11507 A HISTORY OF KENTUCKY BAPTISTS from 1769 to 1885 by J. H. Spencer, Vol. II, 1886. (Hart Co). AMOS W. RICHARDSON was born of Methodist parents, in Hart county, Ky., Jan. 9, 1839. His parents being poor, his educational advantages, during his minority, were very meager. At the age of nineteen, he obtained a good hope in Christ; and was baptized into the fellowship of Boiling Spring church, in his native county, by the venerable William W. Brown, in September, 1858. Feeling impressed with the duty of preaching the gospel, he determined to procure such an education as would enable him to pursue that holy calling. Accordingly, he left the humble home of his parents, with two suits of home made jeans, the woof of which he had spun with his own hands, and twenty-five cents in his pocket, to accomplish his noble purpose, without assistance. He worked as a common laborer and went to school, alternately, until he was sufficiently advance to teach a common school. After this he taught and attended school, alternate sessions, until he obtained a fair academic education, which he has continued to improve by application and study. On the 22nd of February, 1866, he was licensed to preach, by Pleasant Hill Church, formerly called Green River, and now known as Lonoke, where he also was ordained to the ministry, by N. G. Terry and J. G. Hardy, Feb. 2, 1867. He was soon afterwards called to the care of the church that ordained him, and has served it eighteen years. He served Gilead church, in Hart county, fourteen years; Big Spring, in LaRue county, seven years; Salem, in Barren county, and several others, for shorter periods. He was married to Idaline T., daughter of deacon John S. Owen, Oct. 18, 1881, and settled near Rowletts, in his native county. He is much esteemed as a pastor, and few preachers enjoy more fully the confidence and affection of the people among whom they labor. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

Good morning listers! I thought I would take a one-day break from posting bios to mention something to you. I've been posting biographies from many books for so many years that I can't remember. It started as a project by the late Jeff Murphy who wanted to get every KY biography he could find posted on line. He gathered a team of volunteers who had access to various biographical books of KY and I was the first one who worked with him. After his premature passing, I determined to continue his work and now, many years later, am still working on the project. At the website below is the URL where I post all the biographies that I've posted to the list over the years. They are also archived as shown in my signature signature line, but that site forces one to go through month by month to find the bio you are seeking. The URL below is my master list and is searchable through all of them. When the page loads, type in the name you are seeking and be sure to click on the box that says "Sandi Gorin's Kentucky Biographies..." right under the blue search box. There are 10,818 biographies posted there for your reading pleasure. The count I put on the bios each day is accurate (11,506), but during a big switch-over several years back with Rootsweb, some were lost - I have no idea of which ones! I thank all of you who are on this list - some from day #1 back in the 1990s! I have finished many of the primary biographical books but am still working on 6 books and of course, always looking for others. I pull from other states of course where KY residents moved away from here. I appreciate you all. Now, here's the URL. Sandi http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.bios/mb.ashx

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11506 MARION CO – RICHARD W. WRIGHT – Wright, Moore, Batsell, Wallace, Davis, Peterson 11506 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume V – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 4th ed., 1886. (Marion Co). RICHARD W. WRIGHT was born November 5, 1862, and is a son of Richard W. and Angeline E. (Moore) Wright, to whom four sons and one daughter were born, and who were natives of Washington County. R. W. Wright, Sr., was a leading and substantial farmer and slave owner, served as magistrate several years, and had quite a reputation also as administrator of estates, in which he was engaged until, in 1881, he moved to northeast Missouri. He was a son of Charles M. and Matilda (Batsell) Wright, who were born and reared in Virginia, and came to Washington County, Ky., about 1809. They were members of the Baptist Church and of Irish origin. Mrs. Angelina E. Wright is a daughter of John Moore, who married a Miss Wallace, both natives of Virginia, who came to Kentucky about 1809; they were of Irish descent and were of the Baptist faith. Richard W. Wright was born in Washington County, and was reared on a farm and educated at Lebanon and Buffalo. When he arrived at maturity he commenced life as a salesman at Loretto with Davis and Peterson. Early in 1884 he united in business with Davis in general merchandising, and in November, 1884, became sole proprietor of the establishment. Mr. Wright, by his good business qualifications and energy, has made life a success. 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

NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11505 BOYLE CO – DR. DE WITT C. TUCKER – Tucker, Kennett, Crownover, Magoffin 11505 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume V – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 4th ed., 1886. (Boyle Co). DR. DE WITT C. TUCKER was born near Lebanon, Ky., October 3, 1832, and is the eleventh child of four sons and eight daughters (eleven of whom lived to be grown) born to James H. and Nancy (Kennett) Tucker. James H. was born in Virginia in 1787, and was brought to Kentucky about 1790 by his parents; he located in Marion County; was an extensive farmer, and soldier of 1812, and died in 1870. He was a son of Rev. John Tucker, a Methodist Episcopal minister who was born in Virginia, and immigrated to Adair County, Ky., about 1790 and settled on Green River, northeast of Columbia in a fort. While the boys were out hunting, Mr. and Mrs. Tucker took a stroll around the fort and were both killed by the Indians. A negro, Stepny, who came with them, took the children and remained out in the cane till the next day; one of them, an infant, seemed to know by instinct its situation and kept perfectly quiet during the night. The six children – Matthew, Edmond, James Hall, Clarinda, Polly and Frances – were taken and reared by different parties. Edmond when grown moved to Mississippi; Matthew and Clarinda after marriage moved to Missouri. DeWitt C.’s mother was born in Maryland, and died about 1856 at the age of sixty-four years. She was a daughter of John and Ann (Crownover) Kennett. They came from Maryland, and were the earliest settlers of Rolling Fork; the father was said to have been the best Indian trailer known in that country, and was of German extraction. The Doctor was reared on a farm, and received his education at St. Mary’s College; at the age of twenty commended the study of physic under his brother, James H. In 1864 located at Danville, and has succeeded in building a large and extensive practice. At the age of twenty-four graduated at the Kentucky School of Medicine; in 1865 at Louisville University; in 1866 at Bellevue, New York; in 1867 attended Louisville Medical College. He is a member of the County Medical Association, also of the State and American Medical Association, of central Kentucky Medical Association; also a member of Boyle County Board of Health; owns three farms southeast of Rolling Fork, in Marion County, containing 800 acres of productive land, and an elegant residence in Danville, Ky.; and is largely interested in real estate in the Northwest. He married Miss Annie Magoffin, a daughter of ex-Gov. Beriah Magoffin, January 10, 18672, and their offspring are Anna Imogene, De Witt Clinton, Virginia Gertrude, and Beriah Magoffin. His wife is a member of the Presbyterian Church, he ia a Mason and Knight Templar. He is a Democrat and his first presidential vote was for the Democratic ticket. 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. 11504 CHRISTIAN CO – JESSE T. HARRIS – Harris, Jones, Galbreath, Carneal 11504 County of Christian, Kentucky; Historical and Biographical. Edited by William Henry Perrin. F. A. Battey Publishing Co., Chicago and Louisville, 1884. Longview Precinct. JESSE T. HARRIS was born January 2, 1836, in Montgomery County, Tenn., where he was reared, and remained until 1866, when he removed to Christian County, Ky., and settled at “Broad Oaks,” his present place of residence. His father, William S. Harris, was born in 1806, in Louisa County, Va., and removed to Montgomery County, Tenn., in 1827, where he died in 1857; he was the son of Jesse Harris, who lived and died in Virginia. Subject’s mother, Eliza W., daughter of Anthony Jones, of Christian County, Ky., was born in Virginia, in 1815, and is still living. To William S. Harris and her were born: William A., Jesse T., Martha M. (Mallory), Albert L., Mary E., Joseph J. and J. Mercer. Jesse T. was married December 10, 1863, to Miss Mary E., daughter of Rev. Josiah and Catherine (Galbreath) Carneal, of Christian County, Ky., and to them were born: Kittie W., November 13, 1864; William S., February 18, 1868; Martha M., May 27, 1872; Josiah G., April 19, 1875; M. Tennie, November 25, 1877; Jessie, August 6, 1880, and Emma L., March 17, 1888. Mrs. Harris was born June 26, 1840. Mr. Harris is a farmer possessing 270 acres of valuable land, well improved, and in a high state of cultivation. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. 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. 11503 WARREN CO – JAMES W. SCRIVNER – Scrivner, Duncan, Hamilton, Brooks, Dodd, Bell. Scott 11503 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume II – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. Warren Co. JAMES W. SCRIVNER was born November 15, 1829, near Glasgow, and is a son of John H. and Nancy (Duncan) Scrivner, who had born to them four sons, of which our subject is the second. John H. Scrivner was born in Estill County, Ky., and was a blacksmith and farmer. In 1818, when but sixteen years old, he settled in Barren County, Ky.; in January, 1866, he moved to Warren County. He was a son of Thomas Scrivner, who married Esther Hamilton, both born and reared in North Carolina, and among the first pioneers of Estill County, Ky. Thomas Scrivner was a Baptist minister, whose father came from Ireland. The mother of our subject was born in Clark County, Ky., and was a daughter of Joseph Duncan, who married a Miss Brooks, both of whom were born in Kentucky, and were among the first pioneers of Clark County. Mr. Duncan was a farmer; his father was born in England. James W. Scrivner was reared on a farm and received a moderate English education. January 12, 1854, he married Miss Elizabeth Dodd, of Barren County. She was a daughter of James and Emily (Bell) Dodd, natives of Virginia and early settlers of Barren County. Her father was a prosperous farmer and slave owner. Mr. and Mrs. Scrivner have had born by their happy marriage six children, five living: Isaac D., Joseph R., Laura B., Wright, Hayden T. and Mary E. Mr. and Mrs. Scrivner are members of the Baptist Church. In January, 1866, Mr. Scrivner located near Smith’s Grove, on 425 acres of fine land, of which he has given to his children till he now owns but 125 acres. Mr. Scrivner is a kind and good neighbor, always ready to do his part when duty demands, is a member of the I. O. O. F., and of the P. of H. He cast his first presidential vote for Gen. Scott in 1852. Since the war he has voted for the Democrats. 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. 11502 FAYETTE CO – THOMAS F. McILROY – McIlroy, Wisely, Henry, Martin, Stark 11502 Pike County Missouri History, Des Moines, Iowa, Mills and Company, 1883, p. 619. Fayette Co KY. Thomas F. McIlroy. This gentleman is a native of Fayette county, Kentucky, where he was born on the 13th day of July, 1820. In June, 1831, when about eleven years of age, he removed with his parents to Missouri, and settled in the timber lands near Bowling Green, where he assisted his father in clearing away the forests, and opening up a farm. The old and early homestead built of logs is standing to-day, and presents a contract indeed with the present residence and home surroundings of the subject of our sketch. Mr. McIlroy is of Irish extraction, his parents having removed from the northern part of Ireland to the United States about the year 1819. His father, Daniel McIlroy, first landed at Buffalo, New York, and subsequently found his way to Kentucky. The mother of Thomas McIlroy was Jane Wisely, who emigrated to this country with her husband, and who survived his death a number of years. The parents of our subject raised a family of seven children, three boys and four girls, four of whom still survive. Thomas McIlroy was reared on a farm, had few facilities for acquiring an education, but from thoroughly studious habits and close reading, together with a careful observation of the ways of the world, he grew early into the habit of correct thought, and is to-day a strong and ready reasoner. His father having died when our subject was quite young he remained at the homestead and cared for his mother until he had attained the age of twenty-five years, when he was united in marriage to Letitia Henry, daughter of Alexander Henry, on November 18, 1845, and then “set out” for himself to care his own fortune in the world. He at this time moved upon the farm upon which he now resides, and has all his life assiduously and successfully followed the avocation of farming. Mr. McIlroy was four times married. His second wife was Lucretia Henry, daughter of Josiah Henry, and survived their union less than one year. He was again married a few years thereafter to Jane Martin, daughter of Judge James Martin, of Peno township, with whom he lived for the period of about one year, and some time after her death he was united to his present wife, Maggie J. Stark, daughter of John W. Stark, of Calumet. Both Mr. McIlroy and his estimable wife are consistent members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and are attentive to the discharge of the duties imposed by the relations they sustain. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx

11501 LIVINGSTON CO – J. P. THRELKELD – Threlkeld, Rice, Foster, Glenn, Parmely, Wilson, Ramage 11501 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume IV – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. J. P. THRELKELD was born on the farm where he now resides January 16, 1821, and is a son of Gabriel and Mary Ann Rice Threlkeld. The father was born in Virginia in 1779, the mother in the same State in 1782. In a very early day the parents came to this State, and made a settlement on Kentucky River. In 1817 the father came to this county, and purchased the farm now occupied by subject. He bought about 400 acres of land and there resided until his death, which occurred December 5, 1835. He was identified with the Baptist Church. The mother died in September, 1847. Subject is the seventh of a family of nine children, of whom five are now living: Mary, widow of Robert Foster; Lucinda, wife of David Glenn, of Caldwell County, Ky.; Moses in Carrsville Precinct, and J. P. When the latter was fifteen years of age his father died, and shortly after he commenced life for himself, but continued to reside on the home farm. After his mother’s death he obtained control of the entire homestead, and has since resided there. He has now about 275 acres in cultivation. Mr. Threlkeld was married August, 1850, to Miss Agnes Parmely, a daughter of Ephraim and Permelia (Wilson) Parmely. Mrs. Threlkeld was born in this county, and is the mother of ten children, of whom eight are now living: Permelia, James M., at Birdesville, Sarah, wife of Collin Ramage, Robert, Martha, Jefferson, Kittie and Lee. Subject and family are members of the Presbyterian Church. He has served as school trustee of the township, and has been identified with the Grange and Masonic fraternities. 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. 11500 JESSAMINE CO – VIRGIL CLAY GILLISPIE, M. D. – Gillispie, Reid, Lwis, Faulconer 11500 History of Kentucky, The Blue Grass State. Volume III Illustrated. The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, Chicago – Louisville, 1928. (Jessamine Co.) Dr. Virgil Clay Gillispie, one of the prominent physicians of Jessamine county, is practicing in Wilmore, and studiousness, combined with the habit of thoroughness, has brough him to the fore in his profession. He was born November 7, 1885, in North Middletown, Bourbon county, Kentucky, and is a son of Henry Clay and Letitia (Reid) Gillispie. His public school education was received in his native town and for two years he attended the old Kentucky University, now known as Transylvania College, at Lexington. He next matriculated in the University of Louisville and was graduated with the class of 1910, receiving the M. D. degree. For a short time he acted as assistant to Drs. Thomas Stone Lewis and R. C. Faulconer, well known physicians at Lexington, and in 1912 began his independent professional career. He has since resided in Wilmore and his practice is the largest enjoyed by any physician in the town. He has been a close student of human nature as well as the technicalities of his profession and correctly applies his knowledge to the needs of the patients. Dr. Gillispie entered the service of his country and in September, 1918, was commissioned a first lieutenant in the medical corps of the United States army. He was stationed at Camp Greenleaf, Georgia, and in December, 1918, was honorably discharged. His political views accord with the tenets of the democratic party and he manifests a deep interest in matters teaching the welfare and advancement of his community but has never aspired to public office. He belongs to the Wilmore Exchange Club and is a director of the Wilmore Building & Loan Association. Along fraternal lines he is connected with the Masons and the Knights of Pythias.. He is a member of the Jessamine County, Kentucky State and Mississippi Valley Medical Societies and the American Medical Association. Dr. Gillispie is an earnest student and keeps in close touch with the progress that is constantly being made in the fields of medical and surgical science. He fills an important place in the life of his community and the respect accorded him is well deserved. 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. 11499 ALLEN CO – JAMES B. EVANS – Evans 11499 A HISTORY OF KENTUCKY BAPTISTS from 1769 to 1885 by J. H. Spencer, Vol. II, 1886. (Allen Co – Liberty Association). JAMES B. EVANS was a preacher in this Association, a number of years. He was set apart to the ministry by the church, at Scottsville, in Allen county, not far from 1843. Being a practicing physician, he preached only occasionally. He is a man of good reading, and of an investigating mind; and is an orator of not mean powers. With a peculiarly charming voice, an easy, graceful delivery, a vivid imagination, and a highly poetical temperament, he never failed to attract and please an audience. About 1854, he moved to Russellville, where he still continues to practice his profession, and preach as opportunity is afforded. . 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. 11498 BOYLE CO – GEORGE W. TARKINGTON – Tarkington, Spruel, Ezell, Oliver, Brown, Swanson, Wilsford, Morris, Raines, Durham, Stiles, Maxwell, Edelen, McMillen, Shuttleworth, Maxwell, Knox, Stiles, Maxwell 11498 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume V – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 4th ed., 1886. Boyle Co. GEORGE W. TARKINGTON was born October 9, 1845, in Boyle County, where he has always resided. His father, William L. Tarkington, was born in 1811, in Giles County, Tenn., where he was married, removed to Marion County, Ky., in 1835; located in Boyle County in 1844, where he now resides; is a farmer, and lost twenty slaves by the late war. He is the son of Joshua Tarkington, Jr., a native of North Carolina, a pioneer in Tennessee, where he traded a gun and a pony for 1,000 acres of land at Nashville; resided in Williamson and Giles Counties; was a solder in the battle of New Orleans in 1815, and died in 1859 at the age of seventy-three years. He was the son of Joshua Tarkington, Sr., a native of England, an American soldier, who was killed in battle in the Revolutionary war. His wife was Mary Spruel (died in 1846, aged one hundred and three years), and their offspring were Capt. Joseph (lost at sea), Joshua, Jr., Priscilla (Tarkington), Keziah (Ezell), Mary (Tarkington), mother of Rev. Joseph Tarkington, of Indiana, Nancy (Oliver), Esther (Brown), and Deborah (Swanson). Joshua, Jr., married Mary Barry, of Kentucky (died in 1822, aged forty-three years), and their children were Hugh B., Jefferson O., James W., William L., George W., Sr., Amelia (Wilsford), Mary P. (Morris), Frances (Raines), Julia H. (Raines) and Martha (Durham). William L. married Juletta, daughter of Joseph and Eunice (Stiles) Maxwell, of Marion County (born in 1822), and from their union sprang Joseph M., Mary (Edelen), eorge W., Julia H. (McMillen) and Martha (Shutlesworth). January 28, 1876, Geo. W. Tarkington was married to Miss Elizabeth E., daughter of David and Martha (Maxwell) Knox, of Boyle County (born January 26, 1857), and to them have been born David K. T., Hugh and George W., Jr. The subject of this sketch was favored with good educational advantages, and was thirteen years engaged as civil engineer on the Knoxville branch of the Louisville & Nashville; Erie & Pittsburgh; N. & S. A.; Houston & Great Northern, and Cincinnati Southern Railroads. He is now engaged in farming and stock trading, having 220 acres of land in a fine state of cultivation. He is turning especial attention to the breeding of jacks and jennets, having some of the best stock in Kentucky. David Knox, the son of Abner Knox, was born January 6, 1804. On May 6, 1856 he espoused in marriage Miss Martha, daughter of Joseph and Eunice (Stiles) Maxwell, of Marion County, Ky. (born December 31, 1828), and their union resulted in the birth of Elizabeth E. (Tarkington), Joseph A., Robert W., David S. (deceased) and Maria W. (For ancestors, see sketch of Mrs. Fannie Knox). 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. 11497 CHRISTIAN CO – E. C. GRIFFIN – Griffin, Marion, Jewell, Mart 11497 County of Christian, Kentucky; Historical and Biographical. Edited by William Henry Perrin. F. A. Battey Publishing Co., Chicago and Louisville, 1884. Longview Precinct. E. C. GRIFFIN. The grandfather of this gentleman, Joseph Griffin, was born in Culpeper County, Va., of Irish parents; he moved to Laurens County, S. C., and when sixteen years old enlisted under General Marion. Served with him to the close of the Revolutionry war, and died in South Carolina. Joseph B. Griffin, subject’s father, was born in Laurens County, S. C., November, 1807; moved to Franklin County, Tenn., in 1822, where he was married to Rebecca Jewell, and to them were born the following children. Margret E., Berthier, Ellen W., James M., Elijah C., Nancy M., Joseph E., Stephen C., Mary F. and John B. Elijah C. was born in Lincoln County, Tenn., December 20, 1839, and was there reared; he moved with his father to Stewart County, Tenn., in 1860, where his father died in 1861; he next moved to Trigg County, Ky., and subsequently, in 1875, to his present residence in Christian County, Ky., where he follows the occupation of wheelwright; he as married April 24, 1877, to Miss Thecla, daughter of Burd B. Mart, of Trigg County. Mr. Griffin is a member of the Christian Church, and of the order of A. F. & A. M. and K. of H. 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. 11496 WARREN CO – JOSEPH SCHNEIDER – Schneider, Gerhardstein, Bonaparte, Woorne 11496 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume II – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. Warren Co. JOSEPH SCHNEIDER, a farmer and distiller, was born near the city of Strasburg, then belonging to France, in 1850. He is a son of Joseph and Catharine (Gerhardstein) Schneider, and is of Spanish-Swiss descent. The parents of Mrs. Schneider were also born near Strasburg. His father was a soldier in the French Army for seven years, and his grandfather, Schneider, was a soldier under Napoleon Bonaparte. The parents died in their native country. Joseph was educated at the French schools of his native country, which he attended until fourteen years of age, and then learned the cabinet-maker’s trade, which he continued until 1871, when he came to America, landing at New York, May 1, 1871. He remained there until November of the same year; then came to Bowling Green, and here has since resided. He worked at his trade for two years, and then engaged in the tavern business, which he continued until 1881, and since that time he has farmed. He has 140 acres of good land. The marriage of Mr. Schneider took place in 1874, with Julia Woorne, a native of Bowling Green. They have three children; Joseph B., Katie L. and Fred B. Politically Mr. Schneider is a Democrat and is one of the leading farmers and prominent business men of Warren County. 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. 11495 OWEN CO – GEORGE W. SMITH – Smith, Scroggins 11495 Pike County Missouri History, Des Moines, Iowa, Mills and Company, 1883, p. 982. Owen Co KY. George W. Smith, post-office Curryville, was born in Owen county, Kentucky, June 13, 1833. Left an orphan when he was eight years of age, he found a home with his elder sister, and at the age of ten years he came with her and her husband to Pike county, Missouri, where he lived until he was sixteen years of age, when he went to Texas with his brother-in-law, where he remained for nine years, and where he accumulated considerable property. Having a limited education, and having an ambition to obtain an education, he return to Pike county and attended school for more than a year, and by hard study in his leisure hours fitted himself for a teacher, which occupation he followed until 1867. He was married, April 7, 1867, to Mrs. A. Scroggins, a native of Kentucky. After this he turned his attention to farming and stock-raising, which he still follows. He has held the office of justice of the peace for more than seven years, and is a member of the A. F. & A. M. Mr. Smith and his wife are members 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

11494 SIMPSON CO – LITTLE B. EPPERSON – Epperson, Walker, Sloss, Solomon 11494 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume IV – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. Simpson Co. LITTLE B. EPPERSON, farmer, was born in Butler County, Ky., July 21, 1842, and is the sixth child of eight children born to William and Eliza (Walker) Epperson, both natives of Virginia and of English descent, born in 1771 and 1812, respectively. William Epperson was three times married in his native State, our subject’s mother being his third wife. Here he was engaged in farming for many years, or until about 1840, when he removed to Butler County, Ky., where he resided until his death, which occurred March 9, 1847. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Eliza Epperson is yet living, and resides with her son in Simpson County, Ky. She has been from early life a member of the church, first of the Baptist and now of the Christian. Little B. Epperson, after his father’s death, which occurred when he was only five years old, remained with his mother and step-father until he was fourteen, after which he resided with his cousin until he was nineteen years old. He was then employed as a laborer on a farm in Simpson County, Ky., for about one year. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company A, Twelfth Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry (Federal service), and served with that regiment in all its marches and engagements until the close of the war, being mustered out at Louisville, Ky., in September, 1865. He participated in the battles of Knoxville, Resaca, Atlanta, and many others. After the war he came to Logan County, where he rented lands for one year. In 1867 he bought a farm in the north part of Simpson County, Ky., where he remained for four years. In November, 1870, he sold that place and bought the farm of 117 acres at the foot of Pilot Knob, in same county, upon which he now resides, and where he is successfully engaging in farming. He was married, March 15, 1877, to Drucilla A. Sloss, a native of Missouri; she was born June 19, 1856, and is a daughter of Cyrus W. and Julia A. (Solomon) Sloss. Two sons and two daughters have blessed this union, viz.: Rosa E., Nannie M., Jesse E. and Caney L. Mr. Epperson and wife are members of the Christian Church. In politics he 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