In a message dated 3/21/1999 1:50:51 PM Pacific Standard Time, SStaruch@compuserve.com writes: << Kisers, >> Kiser, J.J. , farmer, born 3/29/1876 son of Marion and and Elizabeth Meade Kiser died 1/6/1963 Kiser, James , Smokey farmer, born 4/14/1848 in VA, son of Noah and Elizabeth Skeens Kiser died 2/4/1925 Kiser, John, Smith Creek farmer, born 12/19/1868 at Wesleyville, son of A.B. and and Mary Kiser. died 5/25/1947 Kiser, Noah, son of Abednego Kiser and great grandson of the original Charles Kaiser who migrated from Germany. Noah was born in 1809 in VA and married Dicie Thompson in Russell County. children included: Hugh T (1830), Abednego Martha, Frances Marion, Margaret, Mary, Frances, Malissa, Jefferson,James , Elizabeth, Dale, Joseph and Carter Kiser. Kiser, Noah born 8/15/1869 son of A.B. and Elizabeth Couch Kiser died 4/30/1924. Kiser, Paul born 10/12/1917 in Carter County son of Thomas and Carrie Erwin Kiser . died 11/9/1959. Kiser, Thomas born 3/23/1854 in Va, son of A.B. and Eliza Couch Kiser. farmer at Buffalo died 6/1/1924 Kiser, Vernon "Red" Olive Hill contractor, born 9/9/1911 son of Thomas and Carrie Erwin Kiser married Barbara Ruley died 6/15/1977 Kiser, William, bricklayer, born 12/27/1888 son of Richard and Low Seagraves Kiser died 2/17/1963 Kiser, William born 1856 in Russell County, VA, son of F.M. and Elizabeth Reed Kiser died 1/17/1923. from Carter County a pictorical history by George Wolfford End of Kiser Betty

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In a message dated 3/21/1999 1:50:51 PM Pacific Standard Time, SStaruch@compuserve.com writes: << Kisers >> Kiser, Charles farm worker, born 8/4/1842 in VA son of Hughie and Visa McKinney Kiser. died 2/10/1930 Kiser, Coy, Carter County farmer born 1/31/1894 son of Noah and Sarah Biggs Kiser . member, board of education. married Della Waggoner. died 1/15/1961 Kiser, Culie B., postal clerk, born 10/27/1911 son of Thomas and Martha Howard Kiser married Edna Fyffe died 2/4/1981 Kiser, Dale Carter, farmer, born 2/12/1856 in Russell County, VA son of Noah and Dicie Thompson Kiser died 12/15/1932 Kiser, F.M. born 10/30/1835 in VA and died 2/19/1921 Kiser, Fullen born 9/13/1844 in Russell County, VA son of Noah and Dicie Thompson Kiser. died 9/30/1919 Kiser, George , miner, born 3/4/1895 in Carter County , son of Charles and Amanda Lowe Kiser , married Ethel Crawford, veteran of WW1 , republician died 4/17/1977 Kiser, George "Bert" born 6/20/1908 son of Thomas and Carrie Erwin Kiser married Retha Mullins died 12/19/1971 Kiser, Hugh T., born 1830 in Russell County, VA, son of Noah and Dicie Thompson Kiser married Lavicey MnKinney children: Charles , Noah, Melvina (1857), Nabcy, Ellen, Frances, Martha, Moses, George, Dicie. Carter County a pictorical history by George Wollford More later Betty

Alex Gibson born abt. 1893 in Floyd Co. KY; married to(2). Lillie Curr born about 1900 in VA. was living in Floyd Co. when they married in 1918. Alex was employed by the railroad and is said to have been killed in an accident and he was said to have died young. I would say it had to be after 1920 as two daughters were born to this union. I have been told that this family MAY have used the surname of Collins?? Alex Gibson's (1.) wife was Hattie Row of Magoffin Co. At a dead end in finding out about his death. Sarah Ann ---------- > From: BSWithrow@aol.com > To: KYCARTER-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: Lookups > Date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 11:10 PM > > In a message dated 3/24/1999 7:20:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, > dfarmer@prodigy.net writes: > > << RICE and of HANEY >> > 6/4/1903 Catlettsburg Daily Press > Anna Williams Haney celebrated her 9th birthday at Williams home at Normal. > > 10/5/1882 Ashland Independent > Rowan County - died at his residence on the North Fork of Triplett Creek, > Sunday one week ago, John R. Haney, of consumption. > > 8/10/1882 Ashland Dependent > Ashland - Last Sunday at 2a. the engineer of the passenger train, east, on the > C. & O. , stopped his train just after passing the sycamore tree where George > Ellis was hung. (sic) near the Gibbons residence and called back to the > conductor that he had run over a man. On backing up the train, two men were > found. One was Pointer Haney, with his head cut off, ribs and lungs mashed and > an arm cut off and thrown some distance. The other was John Young, commonly > known as "Brigham" Young had the upper part of his head mashed and his legs > cut off. Coroner Ford found on them a revolver, razor, $2.05, and an empty > whiskey bottle. It appears these men were from Ironton, Ohio. Haney was > called "Pointer" because he had lost all fingers except a index finger on one > hand. We beleive his name was Walter. > > >From BYGONE BYLINES by Evelyn Jackson and Cora Newman > > Sorry, I did not find FARIS Rice - there are many pages with references to > Rice. If you have another first name I will look for it, I'm afraid there are > to many articles to type them all. Maybe some one on the list has FARIS RICE. > > Betty >

In a message dated 3/21/1999 1:50:51 PM Pacific Standard Time, SStaruch@compuserve.com writes: << Kisers >> Kiser, Ab born 1832 Russell County, VA, conscripted into 147th Cav (CSA) came to Carter County 1864. Kiser, A.B. born 11/19/1863 son of A.B. and Eliza Couch Kiser, married Mahalie. died 11/22/1950. Kiser, Andrew Fullen farmer, blacksmith, judge. born 3/31/1887 in carter county, son of Thomas and Winnie Stallard Kiser. primitive baptist minister 65 years, served as magistrate, 1917-21, county judge 1921-25 and 1929-33. married Carrie. Democrat, died 10/8/1978. Kiser, Benjamin Harrison, carter county farmer. born 8/28/1900. son of A.B. (Gold) Kiser. maried Mahallie Burton. died 9/12/1981. Kiser, Charles Leslie Jr, accountant, property, valuation administrator. born 12/6/1938, portsmouth, ohio , son of Charles L Sr and Mildred Liter Kiser. married Judi Hudgins, graduate of Morehead State College. baptist, democrat, edsel club promote. from Carter County a pictorical history by George Wollford more tomorrow night (lot of Kisers) Betty

In a message dated 3/24/1999 7:20:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, dfarmer@prodigy.net writes: << RICE and of HANEY >> 6/4/1903 Catlettsburg Daily Press Anna Williams Haney celebrated her 9th birthday at Williams home at Normal. 10/5/1882 Ashland Independent Rowan County - died at his residence on the North Fork of Triplett Creek, Sunday one week ago, John R. Haney, of consumption. 8/10/1882 Ashland Dependent Ashland - Last Sunday at 2a. the engineer of the passenger train, east, on the C. & O. , stopped his train just after passing the sycamore tree where George Ellis was hung. (sic) near the Gibbons residence and called back to the conductor that he had run over a man. On backing up the train, two men were found. One was Pointer Haney, with his head cut off, ribs and lungs mashed and an arm cut off and thrown some distance. The other was John Young, commonly known as "Brigham" Young had the upper part of his head mashed and his legs cut off. Coroner Ford found on them a revolver, razor, $2.05, and an empty whiskey bottle. It appears these men were from Ironton, Ohio. Haney was called "Pointer" because he had lost all fingers except a index finger on one hand. We beleive his name was Walter. >From BYGONE BYLINES by Evelyn Jackson and Cora Newman Sorry, I did not find FARIS Rice - there are many pages with references to Rice. If you have another first name I will look for it, I'm afraid there are to many articles to type them all. Maybe some one on the list has FARIS RICE. Betty

Hi Could someone PLEASE check the 1860 census and send me the particulars on the following family? Be glad to do a Laurel co 1830 or 1840 lookup in return. 1860 census of Carter co KY A.W.BURNHAM Carter County, Kentucky Upper Tygart PO page #349 Thank you so much Stan http://www.handtech.com/tcweb/cornealogy (home business opportunity and over 1000 computer products, including IBM, Compaq and HP at lowest prices in USA)

Need assistance / lookup for the following: JACKSON CARVER d. 19 Dec 1917 Carter Co., KY. Need burial site...raised on Barretts Creek, later lived near Carter City. .......also: Jackson Carver's daughter: SYLVIA CARVER b. Sept. 1871 believed to have married a Civil War Vet named: " Colonal Sparks" - need confirmed. Sylvia was a widow by 1900, with three children: George -b.1894; Lee -b.1897; & Lisa -b.1900. She was living with father Jackson. In 1906 Sylvia pops up in the Carter Co. Court Orders...having a child named: Albert Carver. Court declared Sylvia a pauper and placed into care of the Poor House. (Albert b. ca 1903) In 1907 young Albert Carver taken from Sylvia and given to Kentucky Chldrens House Society at Louisville, made him available for adoption. In 1914 Carter Co., Court declared Sylvia Carver again a Pauper and she & her infant children sent to the County for health care. Question / Lookup needed: Did Sylvia have "more" children, other than those already listed? What happened to this Colonal Sparks??? Did Sylvia have a second husband or did she have Albert Carver out of wedlock?? What became of Sylvia Carver??? Good or bad, I'd like to know....can anyone help me here????? Jim James F. Carver 610 Gay Street, Box 214 Portsmouth, Ohio 45662-0214 e-mail: heritage@zoomnet.net

My Carter County surnames are: SEXTON McGINNIS McCLEESE Sue McNaught

Looking for descendants of Elisha BLEVINS and Alsey TACKETT through their son Lewis BLEVINS who married Mary Ann MEADE, or through Martin BLEVINS who married Mary Almeda (Polly) Lemaster. I have pictures of Martin and Polly and understand that some in the Lewis descendants have pictures of Alsey.

In a message dated 3/21/1999 10:10:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, bolava@wirefire.com writes: << Henderson >> Henderson, Alexandria T, physician, h 300 w winchter av Henderson, Edna E, student, bds 300 w winchester av Henderson, Elizabeth, bds, T.W. Henderson Henderson, Frank R. (Kitchen, Whitt & Co and J.H. Eba & co), h , 320 16th Henderson, John W, (Thomas Henderson & Son) bds Ventura Henderson, Thomas, (Thomas Henderson & Son), h winchester av 1 e of 34th Henderson, Thomas & Son (Thomas & J.W. Henderson), wholesale and retail hardware, mill supplies, builders" supplies, leather belting, blasting and rifle powder, cor front av and 16th from 1897 Ashland Directory Henderson, Charles, chef, hotel mansard, h 11 center from 1897 Catlettsburg Directory Betty

In a message dated 3/21/1999 10:10:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, bolava@wirefire.com writes: << Hendersons >> 6/7/1883 Ashland Independent Boyd County- Mrs Henderson , mother-in-law of Judge McConnell, died Thursday night at his residence, age 84 years. 8/28/1884 East KY News Carter County - after a trip through the Carter County jail by jailer J.M. Tyree: " I found ten prisioners: Kenaz Fugitt, for the murder of A.B. Anglin , the railroad section bosskilled last fall: G.W.S. Henderson for killing Robert Clark near Olive Hill: John Larson for grand larceny: Alex McComas and Frank Bailey for robbing a railroad car: Guy Wilson and son for robbing the house of a Straight Creek widow: Wiley Litteral for carrying a concealed weapon." 11/9/1882 Ashland Independent Carter County (Grayson) last spring Robert Clark, son of John Clark of Trough Camp, Carter County, rented from George W .Henderson , son of Robert Henderson, Sr, a field to be tended in corn, for which Clark promised to pay 1/3. They met last week and Henderson claimed 1/3 of the fodder. Clark would not let him have it, claiming the renter always got the fodder. Henderson drew a pistol and shot Clark in the breast, from which he died. Henderson fled to Fleming County. He was caught and brought back, but not before he shot and wounded an officer, and killed another one of the Clarks, home unknown. 12/20/1883 Ashland Independent Carter County - died 12/11/ 1883 on Upper Tygart, H.E.G. Henderson known as "Dock" 8/28/1884 East KY News Lawrence County - Charles Warren and lady, and George P. Archer and many others speak in high praise of the boy preacher, H.G. Henderson of Ky 8/16/1883 Ashland Independent Carter County - the case of R.W. Henderson for killing Robert Clark on 10/31 on Trough Creek, over some fodder. Henderson found guilty and sentenced to death. He was sentenced to be hanged at Grayson on Nov 9th. 2/8/1883 Ashland Independent Carter County (Aden) - on Sat evening last, near Aden station, some workmen who were coming up the track on a handcar, heard the construction train coming , and they attempted to lift the handcar off the track. Before they could succeed, the train struck the handcar, which resulted in two cabooses being rolled down an embankment as the train was backing up. One man named Scott Goff from Charlottesville, VA was killed and the following were wounded: Randall Henderson, Frank Burgess, Harry Kennsy, Lee Pearl, James Bruce and Eugene Johnson. 12/10/1872 Big Sandy Herald The first wedding in Ky, we believe was that of Elizabeth Callaway to Capt Samuel Henderson, probably in the fall of 1776. 2/23/1882 Ashland Republican Rev Gilbert Gibbs died Tuesday, 2/14/1882 born 9/9/1807 in Bedford County, Va father-in-law of Thomas Henderson of Ashland. 10/9/1890 Ashland Republican Boyd County - J.B. Powell, from Wrights station, while trading in town yesterday, disposed of several silver half dollars to Thomas Henderson and son, most of which dated between 1800 and 1836. from BYGONE BYLINES by Evelyn Jackson and Cora Newman more later Betty

hi betty: would you have time to look up anything on Mary Johnson who married George W. Salyers in the late 1800s. If you find an obit of Mary Salyers I would appreciate it. She died near Ashland Ky in the late 1940 or early 1950s. if this request is out of line, I am sorry to have made it. I know you are busy. thank you and have a good day loretta johnson

In a message dated 3/21/1999 7:35:36 PM Pacific Standard Time, pp01089@ppp.kcc.edu writes: << Oliver Clifford Waggoner. >> Nicholas County Marriages (includes) Daniel Waggoner to Eliza Fifeer 1/14/1834 from Eastern KY References by Evelyn Jackson and William Talley Ashland Independent 4/1/1882 A.H. Waggoner has two neat signs erected in front of his business house on Broadway. 5/22/1884 There is living in or near Carlisle , KY a Mrs Catherine Waggoner at age 109 years and Mrs Rebecca Waggoner , 107 years old. They are sisters. 7/19/1883 Elliott County (Newcomb) Dan Waggoner died on the 9th, near Crackers Creek, after an illness of 12 months. 12/8/1881 Lawrence County, Ohio - Dr Joseph Beggs (sic) well known chemist and book keeper of Etna Iron Works , was found dead at 11pm nov 20th, near the house of John Waggoner and his brother-in-law William Zeek., on the river bank near the house and 1/4 mile from Etna Furnace, where the murdered man, wife and children boarded. Waggoner and Zeek are in jail to answer charges of murder. (big article on the murder, John Waggoner was hanged by a mob , after I catch up on look ups if you are interested in the article remind me and I'll post it, page 72) 2/2/1882 Greenup County - the family of John Waggoner took his body by skiff, the sunday after he was hung at Ironton, Ohio and crossed the Ohio river and buried him in the Sheeler Graveyard near Bellefonte Furnace, KY. >From BYGONE BYLINES by Evelyn Jackson and Cora Newman more later Betty

Adkins, Andrew A , operator, h 1315 w winchester av Adkins, Cornelius, laborer, bds Hiram Adkins Adkins, Fannie, domestic Henry W Osborne Adkins, Hiram, shoemaker, h s s e front av e 27th Adkins, Jefferson D , shoemaker, h 121 17th Adkins, John D, laborer, bds H Adkins Adkins, Lizzie (widow of Leander) , bds J.H. Hunt h-house s south bds -boards from 1897 Ashland Directory Nicholas County Marriages Anna Adkins to James H Gray 6/11/1835 Frances Ann Adkins to Squire Gray 12/27/1829 Catlettsburg Sentinel 7/19/1876 There were 2 children that died during the last week, Mr Clawson lost an interesting child from cholera and Isom Adkins lost a sprightly, intelligent child, from scarlet fever. Catlettsburg Sentinel 3/8/1876 Owen Adkins, a well known citizen of Falls of Tug, died recently. Ashland Independent 4/8/1881 Elliott County (Newfoundland) A party of men claiming to be regulattors whipped Gile Adkins Sat night on a charge of stealing corn. They aslo whipped Sam Mays, charged with stealing goods from Whitt's store. 11/24/1881 Elliott County - recently married Hezekiah Adkins (86) to Huda Elliott (92) from BYGONE BYLINES by Evelyn Jackson and Cora Newman end ADKINS, STURGILL Betty

In a message dated 3/21/1999 8:59:57 AM Pacific Standard Time, pdrrl@eastky.net writes: << Hensley and Eastham >> Hensley, Burns , student, bds 108 12th Hensley, James H , laborer, bds 303 w greenup ave Hensley, James W, laborer, h 108 12th h- house bds- boards from 1897 Ashland Directory Big Sandy News 11/10/1874 Boyd County - Catlettsburg - Jim Meek was fined $10. for sticking a pick into Hensley. 3/15/1883 Lawrence County - (Rockville) Johnson Bryant and Buck Hensley arrested for stealing peach and apple trees from W.D. Bolt. Hensley stole the trees and they were planted on Bryant's farm. 8/23/1883 Carter County (Star Furnace) At an early hour, Ryan Fultz killed Peter Burgraf at a dance Sat night at the house of Charles Hensley. ( a later issue says the killer was Hiram Fultz) 12/27/1883 Boyd County ( Catlettsburg) died last Friday at Grasslands, the widow of M.M. Hensley, full of years. (eds note: She was Elizabeth Williams b 8/18/1819, died 12/18/1883, d/o Mordecai and Mary E Davidson Williams, from Redstone, Pa. Her husband, Rev Madison Miller Hensley, b 3/22/1813. had died 9/19/1881) 10/16/1884 East KY News Catlettsburg - ( Sandy City) the leading news of the week was the marriage of Miss Hattie Hensley to George Hornbuckle. Ashland Independent 7/13/1882 Boyd County ( Catlettsburg) Mr Jacob Hensley of Catlettsburg , was drowned at Ironton, Ohio last Sunday. He was pumping on a boat when the pin broke, throwing him into the water. Ashland Indepentent 11/15/1883 died on the 5th, of diptheria, a small child of James Hensley. Ashland Indepentent 1/3/1884 Boyd County - James Hensley has sold out and gone to Tygart. Old Mrs Hensley died on the 18th, age 70. Elizabeth married 2/10/1835, Rev Madison Miller Hensley, they had 9 children. Ashland Independent - 11/10/1881 Boyd County Deeds - Wiley Craft to Lafayette Hensley, land on Eastham Branch of East Fork. Ashland Independent 3/9/1882 Carter County - died 2/2, Mary, age 2 daughter of Thomas and Susan Hensley, of Caney Fork (Morgan Co?) Ashland Independent 8/2/1883 Carter County (Radcliff) Nelson Hensley , who lived on Dry Fork, started out to hunt his horses on the 24th, and an hour later was found dead in a large pool of water, supposed to have drowned. >From BYGONE BYLINES by Evelyn Jackson and Cora Newman Hensley, Andrew married Mary E. Montgomery 11/22/1872 Hensley, John D married Mary E. Shepard 12/14/1873 Hensley, Lorenzo married Rebecca Parsley 4/16/1867 Hensley, Nelson married Sarah Susan R.E.Blumset 3/23/1871 from Lawrence County Marriage Register 1858-1879 by Opal Muncy end HENSLEY, EASTHAM Betty

In a message dated 3/21/1999 9:45:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, emrobinson@sprynet.com writes: << Adkins >> Adkins family descended from Isaac , born 1803 in VA and Polly. Children in 1850 , Eliza 23, Sarah 20, Daniel 15, Henry 13, Weiser 11, Harrison 7, Andrew 5, Martha 9, Anthony 1, William 2. Adkins , Estill Edward Grayson furniture dealer and mail carrier. born 12/3/1901 son of George and Rebecca Justice Adkins married Olma Davis died 5/10/1973. from Carter County a pictorical history by George Wolfford Adkins, Andrew J, carpenter, h 110 Court Adkins, Frank , bds 209 Front Adkins, George , laborer, h 211 Court Adkins, George , barkeeper, bds 211 Center Adkins, Girard S book keeper , bds 209 Front Adkins, Isham, timber dealer , h 209 Front Adkins, Wm , miner, h river bank bet Kinner and Chestnut 1897 Catlettsburg Directory h-house bds- boards more later Betty

In a message dated 3/21/1999 8:59:57 AM Pacific Standard Time, pdrrl@eastky.net writes: << Hensley >> Carter County Cemeteries Located on the old US 60 turn west about a mile north of Grayson off route 7, cemetery is located 1 1/2 miles from the junction. (per Mrs George S. Easterling) includes) S.V. Hensley , born 2/8/1849, died 9/6/1909 B.F. Hensley 1871-1939 (Masonic Emblem) Boyd County, on Ky 3, about a mile north of the mouth of Trace Creek (includes) Elizabeth, wife of J.N. Hensley ( no date) it says (date broken off) Boyd County - off Meade-Springer road , in the hills at the west end of the bridge over East Fork. (includes) Joseph Hensley died 1/7/1824 age 36 years Commonwealth Suits includes 7/1825 Greenup County Securities - Mary and Samuel Hensley Catlettsburg Sentinel East Fork - Officers elected on 27th ult. to preside over Greenhill Lodge number 521, F. and A.M. for ensuing year : (include) M.M. Hensley. Montgomery County Estates index to Will Book A, Montgomery County , KY. Book extends from 1797-3/1813. Copied by Dr William Talley (includes) Hensley, Samuel inventory 207 from Eastern KY References by Evelyn Jackson and William Talley more later Betty

Betty, Would you have anything on a Martin BLEVINS born circa 1847 in Johnson Co KY, married Mary Lemaster in1863. He died in 5 Dec 1928 in Boyd Co KY? Ultimatly I am searching for the parentage of Martin's father Elisha BLEVINS who married Alsey TACKETT. Many Thanks for the Lookup!

In a message dated 3/21/1999 9:45:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, emrobinson@sprynet.com writes: << Mary Ann Sturgill md Daniel Carroll, they lived in Carter CO, and 2-Serena or Clarinda Adkins, who married their son David Carroll. I'm looking for Mary Ann's parents and siblings. I've lost Serena after the 1880 Carter CO >> Sturgill Family, See " A brief history of the Sturgill family from 1650-1960" by David Andrew Sturgill, College Park, MD Sturgill Family, apparently descended from William Sturgill , born about 1875 in Grayson County, VA, and perhaps known as "Big Bill" Sturgill . His children born in VA, included William (1808), David (1818 or 1825) Benjamin (1827) , John (1831) , Isaac ( 1835), The family descended from John Stodgell, born about 1625 in England and moved to Essex County, VA , in 1650 The name is sometimes written Sturgeon. STurgill, Elijah , beetle farmer. born 10/31/1847 in county, son of Hiram and Polly Leadingham Sturgill. died 12/17/1931. If this is your family, there is a Leadingham researcher on the list. HIs address is Leadingham@aol.com Sturgill, Virgil Leon, colorful educator-musician-athlete. born 1897 in county (**if this is your relative, there is more on Virgil) Sturgill, Lafayette born 4/23/1862 son of Benjamin and Nancy McDavid Sturgill. died 5/1/1929. Sturgill, Solomon, pioneer, born about 1805 in Ashe County, N.C., son of John and Jemina Wells Sturgill died in 1855 in Carter County married Rebecca Tompkins offspring included Elizabeth (McDavid) 1834, Nancy (1836), John Frances 1839, Matilda (Pennington) 1841, Jemina 1843, Rebecca 1845, Solomom 1847, and Amanda (McDavid) 1852 from Carter County a pictorical history by George Wolfford, more later Betty