NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11470 SIMPSON CO – PROF. HORACE H. EPES – Epes, Batte, Olliver, Williams, Poindexter, Atkinson, Chilton, Barclay, Tilden 11470 Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume IV – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. Simpson Co. PROF. HORACE H. EPES was born August 21, 1849, in Nottoway County, Va. He is the first of seven boys and two girls, seven of whom are now living, born to Richard and Agnes A. (Batte) Epes, who were both born and reared in Petersburg, Va. Richard Epes was county and circuit clerk of Nottoway County for about thirty years; was a captain in the Third Virginia, Confederate Army during the late war. In 1880 he moved to Warren County, Ky., and settled on a farm,; was a son of Peter Epes, who married Martha Olliver, who were both born and reared in Nottoway County, Va. Peter was a large planter; was sheriff of his county for many years. He was a son of Richard Epes, who married Martha Williams, both of Nottoway County, Va., and who was a captain in the struggle for independence, and a son of Francis Epes. Francis was born in England, and with three brothers came to America about 1750, and settled in Prince George County, Va. From these four brothers it is supposed that all the Epeses in the United States are descendant, as are also many of the leading and distinguished families of Virginia. Mrs. Agnes A. Epes was a daughter of Peter Pl. and Elizabeth (Poindexter) Batte, born, respectively, in Hanover and Chesterfield Counties, Va., of French descent. He was an attorney, and a son of Richard Batte, who married a Miss Atkinson, both of Virginia. Prof. Epes was reared on a farm until fifteen, when he enlisted in Third Company Richmond Howitzers in 1864; was in the battles of Amelia Court House, Deatonsville and Sailor’s Creek, where he was captured, in April, 1865; he returned to his home, and shortly afterward entered the Virginia Military Institute, at Lexington, from which he graduated in 1870; was at once made principal of Saratoga High School. In 1871 he came to Louisville, where he was made principal of Louisville Collegiate Institute, which place he filled for five years; then two years in Lindland Institute, Hardin County, and two years at Smith’s Grove. In 1879 he came to Franklin, where he was made president of Franklin Female College. In 1884 he was elected president and took charge of Simpson Collegiate Institute, at Franklin, Ky., which placed he now fills with marked ability. Prof. Epes is a fine scholar and bears the reputation of being one of the best educators in the State. In August, 1876, he married Miss Ella Chilton, of Talladega County, Ala., a daughter of Dr. Thomas and Eva (Barclay) Chilton, born, respectively, in Hardin County, Ky., and Alabama. Thomas Chilton was a surgeon in the Mexican war; was a son of Thomas Chilton, of Kentucky, who was a minister of the Baptist Church; also represented the Fifth Kentucky District for three terms in Congress. Prof. And Mrs. Epes had born four children, three boys still living: William F., Horace H. and Charles Edwards. The parents are both members of the Baptist Church. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and cast his first presidential vote for Tilden. Prof. Epes sustains an unimpeachable reputation. His indomitable energies and high moral qualities as a teacher commend him to all who desire to educate their children with care. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx