---------- > From: Sarah Ann Roepke <sar@bright.net> > To: APPALACHIAN FAMILY MAIL LIST <appalachianfamily@onelist.com> > Subject: GIBSON DEATH CERTIFICATES > Date: Monday, April 12, 1999 9:10 AM > > I have three Gibson death certificates > that I thought were possibly my grand > father and his second wife. Wrong!! > If these are your relatives, please send > me your address and I will be happy to > mail these out to you. > > Sarah Ann > > 1. Alex Gibson > b. Oct. 02, 1891 > Whitley Co. > F. Wm. Gibson > M. Sall Ann Barnett > d. Nov. 04, 1914 > McCleary Co. KY > > 2.Lillie Gipson > b. April 14, 1899 > Leslie Co. KY > F. A.B. Couch > M. May Weilder > d. April 14, 1917 > > 3. Alex Gipson Jr. > b. March 08, 1918 > Magoffin Co. KY > F. Alex Gipson Sr. > M. Ida Collins > d. March 19, 1918 >

The following is an article that appeared in the Thursday, Dec. 10, 1942 edition of the "Sandy Valley Enquirer." SOLDIER TODAY IS THRIVING COMMUNITY WITH BRICK PLANT, MINES J. W. Richards, While Plowing, Discovered Fire-Clay at Soldier Soldier, long a prosperous community, not only because of the fertile fields which provide splendid farming, the abundant growth of timber which designated Soldier as a lumbering center, but the vast store of fire-clay which has made it one of the foremost clay mining towns of the State. Soldier's substantial history reflects the character and foresight of its early settlers and their descendants who have in a traditional American manner made "their share of the earth" mean so much to the nation. FIRST SETTLERS The first settlers of Soldier were Harrison Garvin, father of Rebecca Patton (widow of the late J. D. Patton) and Jeremiah Powers Richards (father of the late John William Richards), and the Underwoods on Dry Branch Road, ancestors of Velva Underwood, Mrs. Ina Vincent and W. A. Gilbert. These pioneers were substantial farmers and livestock dealers. Still standing as a monument to the achievements of these early settlers is the old Garvin homestead in which Mrs. Nora Shay, granddaughter of Harrison Garvin, now lives. Only recently, the old Richards homestead was razed by Jason Bradley, who now owns the part of the farm on which the house stood. The old Underwood home still stands and is now owned by Charles Pelfrey, Sr. HISTORY OF SCHOOLS A modest little log cabin, located where the J. B. Richard's home now is, served Soldier as their first schoolhouse, and William Underwood taught the first school. Several years later, Carter County established a school here, a box-house which was built on a lot donated by J. P. Richards. Mr. Richards also donated the lumber and the citizens provided the labor to build it. Miss Eva Bays, daughter of Logan Bays, of Grayson, was the first teacher. On this same lot about forty years ago a two-story building was erected in which two teachers were supplied because of the growing population. At this time an additional lot was purchased from L. S. Vincent to extend the school grounds. As the population continued to grow extra rooms were provided. Finally five acres of land were purchased from John F. Gilbert on the North side of the railroad. Here a modern 6-room concrete block school was constructed, which the state inspector approved with the statement that it was the fine! st building in a district of its size in Eastern Kentucky. At this time Soldier was an independent school district with one year of high school. Later the school board with the aid of the loyal citizens (who donated money, material, and labor) built a gymnasium. One of the best basketball teams in Kentucky was fostered here, and was widely acclaimed when they defeated the Ashland Tomcats in the tournament. In 1935 the Soldier School District was taken into the Carter County School District. Since then, the faculty has been increased and two rooms have been added to the building. Soldier has a very active P. T. A. and the excellent cooperation between the parents and faculty contributes much to the success of the school. HISTORY OF INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS Today, Soldier boasts of a full four-year high school, with the finest of instructors and equipment, a Glee Club, and many other activities which make Soldier schools equal to any institution of its size in the State. With the building of the railroad in 1880 the industries of Soldier, other than farming, began. Soon sawmills and shingle machines were found up every hollow and much tank bark, staves, hoops and later ties were brought here for shipment. One of the pioneer lumbermen was John Z. Clark. The first merchant of the community was L. S. Vincent, who operated a store in a small building where Jesse hall now lives. Later he built a large store near the depot and finally he built the large store building where William Durham now has his business. Among the older merchants of Soldier were Leffingwell and Jackson, who established their business in a frame building which was located in what is now Mrs. Martha Livingston's front lawn. They sold this store to Crump and Field (who later became very successful wholesale merchants in Ashland, Kentucky). After several years of successful business, Crump and Field sold out to William Livingston and Isaac Conley. Later, Livingston purchased Conley's share and carried on a thriving business until his death. While plowing one day. J. W. Richards discovered fire-clay on his farm. Soon mines sprang up and much clay was shipped from here. Outside businessmen became interest and about 1886 the Ironton Firebrick Company built the Hayward Brickyard. The yard is now owned and operated by the North American Refractories. The Charles Taylor Company, Kiser Brothers, Vincent Mining Company and the Ironton Firebrick Company operate mines and ship clay from here. As the industry grew, other businesses flourished until Solider now has many busy stores, owned by the following merchants: Samuel Hamm, W. D. Eden, William Durham, W. A. Gilbert, Jason Kiser, e. F. Rivers, Cecil Wells, and A. C. Zimmerman. Harshel Clark owns and operates an up-to-date electric shop and Mrs. W. A. Gilbert is the owner of a very modern Beauty Shop. THE ORIGIN OF THE NAME SOLDIER The first postmaster of Soldier was J. W. Richards. He received his commission in 1881. The railroad station was at that time Triplett. This caused much confusion as there was a post office elsewhere known as Triplett. Mr. Richards named the post office Soldier. Later the station was changed to Soldier. The present postmaster of Soldier is Mrs. Mable Barker Day. HISTORY OF THE CHURCHES In pioneer days a mill shed which stood where the Clifford Ownes residence now stands, provided shelter for religious services. In later years a church was built at Hayward by the citizens and the Ashland Firebrick Company in which any denomination was welcome to hold its services. At this time there are two organized churches here. The Pilgrim Holiness Church, which has a nice building. The present pastor is Rev. Glass, and The Church of God, whose pastor is Rev. Ott Furnish, who hold their meetings in the Masonic Hall. On August 10, 1935, Soldier was stricken by the worst catastrophe in its history--the flood in which one dwelling and store-building belonging to Frank Rivers were destroyed and much damage to their property was done. However, Soldier's march of progress continued and the citizens cleaned and repaired their property. Mr. Rivers moved to another building and the dame which was wrought is now just a memory. Men of Soldier have achieved honor. Among the men of Soldier who have become prominent is J. D. Patton, who was elected to the Kentucky legislature and his son who operated one of the biggest and best lumber businesses in Eastern Kentucky. Dr. Rigdon Ratcliff, who was several years ago principal of Soldier School, is now quite a prominent physician at the University Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Soldier has produced many fine school teachers, who have contributed much to the field of education. A history of Soldier would not be complete without mentioning our many fine boys who represent our community today in the battlefield and in the service of our country. Soldier has earned full well her name for we feel that we have today more boys per capita in the service than any other town in the nation. Our boys are serving our country as soldiers, sailors and marines in all parts of the world. We pay homage to our first casualty of the war, Louis Harlan Delong, who was killed in action on the Boise while fighting the Japanese in the Pacific. Louis Delong had been in the service for two years prior to his death. We extend to his heroic mother our heartfelt sympathy and regret.

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FREE for ten days _____________ Virginia Marriage Index, 1740-1850 Throughout the 18th and well into the 19th Century, Virginia was one of the most populous states in the Union, being home to as many as 1.2 million persons at any one time. This collection of marriage records includes the names of over 300,000 men and women married in the state between 1740 and 1850. In addition to providing the names of bride and groom, researchers will find the date of marriage and county in which the ceremony was performed. For those seeking married ancestors from Virginia, this database can be a valuable source of information. Bibliography: Dodd, Jordan R, et. al. "Early American Marriages: Virginia." Bountiful, UT: Precision Indexing Publishers, 19xx. To search this database, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/search/3723.htm

FUNNY! ! I am sure that someone will point out that the information is still available, and that is what is important. But it is still funny. Got this off another list. ______________ I have been researching my family for some time now and found out where my 4x-great-grandparents were buried in a county not too far from us. I called the church where the cemetery was located and asked the minister about the old cemetery. He really didn't know anything about it and referred me on to the church historian. When I finally got a hold of her I asked her about the cemetery's location and my grandparent's graves. She told me that yes their stones were still there but that she didn't know if I would want to bother coming down or not as all the tombstones had been laid flat on the ground at sometime in the past and weren't necessarily over the original graves anymore because.......... They had been put in ALPHABETICAL order! This is a true story - at Bottskill Baptist in Greenwich, NY.

In the past two days, I have received several email letters that was addressed to KYCARTER-L@rootsweb.com. I don't understand how this is happening. I've had to redirect the researchers. Please look into this matter. Tootie

I AM SEARCHING THE BELOW LISTED CARTER COUNTY RICE FAMILIES: The Charles Rice and Mary Holman family: Basdel John Tandy Sarah Molly Charles Rice, Jr. Hezekiah William H. Frances Holman Susanna Betsy George Peter The William Rice and Margaret S. Hays family: Elijah William T. Archibald Sherod Ezekiel The Archibald Rice and Cindarilla Rice family: Elizabeth Jane Ezekiel M Amanda John Ezekiel Sarah Jane Lucinda William M. The Ezekiel M. Rice and Margaret Rowland family: Addison John M. Anthony R. James M. Jemima or maybe it is Jeremiah Elias Alexander James Bazdel Martin Larkin Archibald Norma Rice Gertzman Normagertz@aol.com

hi Helen I am searching for Jacksons also. I have only one date. Isaac Jackson M. Sally Patrick dec 31, 1817. Does this ring a bell for you in your family? If you have any information on Isaac Jackson, I would really appreciate it. good luck and God bless Loretta Johnson

hi cheryl I have a 4th great grandfather Thomas conely b. JUNE 25, 1777 inNC. his daughter Francis married Benjamin Salyers feb. 12, 1821 Thomas's father was Captain Henry Connelly. If these are conelys that you are searching, let me know. I have a little bit more information on them. Potters: My grandfather was James Potter b mar 11, 1874. johnson co. ky his father was Squire Potter b. aug 26, 1846 pike co. Ky if these are the potters let me know. God bless Loretta Johnson

hi John my 3rd great grandfather Jesse Johnson b. 1802 married aug 27, 1826 to mary (polly) boggs in lawerence co. ky. their son Ellington johnson b. aug 25, 1827 married Melvina amanda clark mar 10, 1852 in carter co. ky. Is this the Johnsons and boggs that you are searching? I have some information on the Johnsons. not much on the boggs. good luck. God bless Loretta

Looking for information on the family of Shelvy MANUS (Various spellings) and Helen Burton. Shelvy was killed Nov. 6, 1888 on election day. Any info will be appreciated. Sherman R. Manis

Anyone know anything about a two story school building at Corey or (Cory) about one mile west of Grahn, Ky. on the old railroad? the marking on the front read "KGE HALL", THANKS JACK H. BAILEY Grayson, Ky

My Carter Co. names are Pennington (as in Abel, a doctor in Willard, who died in 1897), Clevenger (Nancy Clevenger was Abel's wife), and Coburn (N.R. of Grahn and, later, Olive Hill, who represented Carter Co. in the state senate around 1814). -----Original Message----- From: KYCARTER-D-request@rootsweb.com <KYCARTER-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: KYCARTER-D@rootsweb.com <KYCARTER-D@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, March 31, 1999 1:52 AM Subject: KYCARTER-D Digest V99 #60

Edna Gee Fultz passed away today (4/2/99) in Columbus Ohio at the age of 85. She was the daughter of Lytton Gee and Cena Counts Gee of Carter County, Ky. She was married to Harold Fultz, also from the Olive Hill area, for over 61 years. Dave Fultz, Jr. http://www.iwaynet.net/~gitarzan/

These are my surnames.

Part Five………updates for MARTIN LEWIS 1802 Ashe Co., NC. SOURCES: Book 1998, Kings of Sheltered Meadows-Roots Tree GENERATION 2 JAMES LEWIS II - 1771NC-1865KY & wife SARAH COUCH 1773NC-1864KY GENERATION 3 Their children: Child: MARTIN LEWIS 1802NC-1852 INDIANA. The child Martin had limited data published as relatives were still in search of sources, land deeds, marriage records, death records. Some of the sources claimed have been on the U.S. Film 823,578 and the History of Neosha & Wilson County, Kansas. Other sources have been LDS library films 924,; 823; 578; 570; & 220. Census records of 1900 list confusing information about places of birth for parents. The fire of 1856 wiped out much history. UPDATE INFORMATION for book owners of "KINGS" and other interested family. GENERATION 4 William Lankston Lewis parent of (12) children from 1861 thru 1883. First six children born Boone Co., Indiana Copyright Photo’s of descents are available only by individual request (12 children) continue here with child #10 Specific Descents as GENERATION 5 10. ) Emily Rachel Lewis, born August 10, 1877 COYVILLE, Kansas, Wilson Co., died Mrs. Robert Wesley Best, on July 24, 1964 in Lajunta, Otero, Colorado. They have five beautiful children: Generation 6 1a. ) Joe Milton Best, b. 1 March 1901 Admire, Allen Co., Kansas Joe died February 1972, md. Mattie Scofield, and have 3 children: 1.) Betty Lou Best md. George M. March, 2.) Thomas M. Best md. Martha Middleton, 3.) Bonnie L. Best, b. 28 January 1938, died 8 October 1950 2a. ) Lewis Wesley Best, b. 14 August 1903, Admire, Allen Co., KS md. Cora Grace Davidson, and have five children. Lewis Wesley Best, died 21 December 1972 Denver, Colorado 3a. ) Esther Emily Best, b. 1905 md. Melvin Clifford Nelson, and two children: Daniel Robert Nelson 28 December 1927, died 5 January 1928 (9 days age) 2.) Melvin Lewis Nelson 4a. ) Vada Mae Best 1907 md. Harold R. Marriott, and have six children: 1.) Fern Marie Marriott md. Charles R. King 2.) Lucy Mae Marriott md. Jewel Bert Smith 3.) Charles R. Marriott md. Dorothy Fae Bobb 4.) Bobbie Lee Marriott 5.) Jimmy Ivan Marriott 6.) Barbara June Marriott 5a. ) Doris Vermedia Best 1910 md.#1 Horace Davis, and three children: 1.) Juanita Davis 2.) Marjorie Davis 3.) Harley Davis Doris Vermedia Best 1910 md.#2 Ed McQueen, and three children: 4. ) Donnie McQueen 5. ) Eddie McQueen 6. ) Connie McQueen Specific Descents of GENERATION 5 11. ) Maud Amy Lewis, born December 14, 1879, COYVILLE, Kansas, Wilson Co., died Mrs. Wm. Nelson Case, on April 25, 1960 Nampa, Canyon, Idaho, s/o Robert Case & Ellen Carroll. Maud Amy Lewis Case died at Ft. Smith, Ark hospital Maud Amy & Wm. Nelson Case are buried Wilder Canyon, Idaho Maud Amy & Wm. Nelson Case had five children: Generation 6 1a. ) Vida Alice Case, b.31 August 1908 Coyville, Wilson Co., KS & died 18 June 1909 Coyville, Kansas (10 months) Generation 6 2a. ) Elva Mae Case, b. 28 November 1910 Coyville, Wilson Co., KS died December 28, 1993, as Mrs. Harold Graber, and have four children: Generation 7 1.) Elizabeth Maud Graber md. Bert Spencer and have 5 children: = Generation 8 2.) Harold David Graber md. Patricia Hoff 3.) Ramona Geraldine Graber md. Billy Gene Jones and have three children: = Generation 8 4.) Sharon Mae Graber b. 30 July 1944, Nampa, Idaho died 31 August 1958, Nampa, Idaho (age 14) Generation 6 3a. ) William Leonard Case, 1913 md. Juanita Holmes Generation 7 1.) William Gerald Case md. Mary Ann Hughes and have four children: = Generation 8 Generation 6 4a. ) Myrtle Irene Case 1916 Coyville, Wilson Co.,KS, married Willard Allan Tracy, and have two children: Generation 7 1.) Cheryl Irene Tracy, b. 7 January 1950 Nampa, Idaho, died 17 March 1972 Idaho. md. David Conaway. 2.) Gary Allan Tracy, md. Ann Elaine Robison Generation 6 5a. ) Violet Valentine Case md.#1 Herb Igo Violet Valentine Case md.#2 Kenneth Albert James, s/o Ray Generation 7 1.) Marlena Jean James md.#1 E. E. Lasley (no ch) 1.) Marlena Jean James md #2 Donald N. Luctenburg and have three children: = Generation 8 2.) Barbara Alice James md. Eldon McCombs (Colorado) 3.) Daniel Herbert James, b. Port Juneami,California and he md. Rose Bowman (Colorado) and have two children = Generation 8 GENERATION 4 William Lankston Lewis parent of (12) children from 1861 thru 1883 LAST CHILD of (12). 12. ) George Garfield Lewis, born November 12, 1883, COYVILLE, Kansas, Wilson Co., died August 24, 1884 COYVILLE, Kansas, Wilson Co., age 8 months. ============================================================ John in CA END of Part Five………updates for MARTIN LEWIS 1802 Ashe Co., NC. (To be continued………)

Part Four………updates for MARTIN LEWIS 1802 Ashe Co., NC. SOURCES: Book 1998, Kings of Sheltered Meadows-Roots Tree GENERATION 2 JAMES LEWIS II - 1771NC-1865KY & wife SARAH COUCH 1773NC-1864KY GENERATION 3 Their children: Child: MARTIN LEWIS 1802NC-1852 INDIANA. The child Martin had limited data published as relatives were still in search of sources, land deeds, marriage records, death records. Some of the sources claimed have been on the U.S. Film 823,578 and the History of Neosha & Wilson County, Kansas. Other sources have been LDS library films 924,; 823; 578; 570; & 220. Census records of 1900 list confusing information about places of birth for parents. The fire of 1856 wiped out much history. UPDATE INFORMATION for book owners of "KINGS" and other interested family. GENERATION 4 William Lankston Lewis parent of (12) children from 1861 thru 1883. First six children born Boone Co., Indiana Copyright Photo’s of descents are available only by individual request Child #1 of 12 Specific Descents of GENERATION 5 1.) Wilbert Lewis born September 6, 1861, died September 10, 1861 Boone Co.,IN age 4 days 2.) John Wallace Lewis, born October 9, 1862, died October 27, 1939 age 75+ John married #1 Pricilla Gates. They have one beautiful child a girl. Generation 6 a.) Lucy Eva Lewis born 11 January 1893 md.#1 Mr. Fred Zirbel Lucy Eva Lewis md #2 about 1920, Mr. ? Martin and they have two Generation 7 sons: 1a.) Lowell Martin 2a.) Robert Martin John Wallace Lewis, married #2 on 6 October 1918, Lydia Laun, and they Generation 6 have two sons: 1a.) John Chester Lewis 1919 2a.) Leslie James Lewis 1922 Photo’s exist of John W. & both wives & Lucy Eva Lewis as a child. Specific Descents of GENERATION 5 3. ) Jesse N. Lewis, born May 1, 1864, died March 17, 1865, Boone Co., IN Died at 10 months age Specific Descents of GENERATION 5 4. ) Viola Ermina Lewis, born October 13, 1865, died October 6, 1951 age 7 days short of 86 years. Viola married Luke Woodard Parker on 13 November 1890 in Wilson Co., Kansas, and have five children: Generation 6 1a.) Gladys Irene Parker 21 September 1891, died 26 November 1967 Gladys md. #1 William T. Cross, and have five children Generation 7 1. ) Wm. Ray Cross md. Lorna Conaway 2. ) Viola Lucretia Cross md. #1 C. Williams md.#2 R. H. Larrance 3. ) Angie May Cross md. Henry Zahn 4. ) Jessie Irene Cross md. Lmer Selby 5. ) John Alva Cross b. 24 April 1919-died 16 April 1936 age 17 Generation 7 Gladys md. #2 Alexander Payne and have one child: 6. ) Charles Luke Payne md#1 md #2 Gladys md. #3 Ernest L. Fehr Specific Descents of GENERATION 5 5. ) Josiah Ulysses Lewis, born March 12, 1867 Boone Co., IN., died October 6, 1937 age 70 years 7 months, married Florence Sarah Long 8 Novemeber 1898 in Kansas, and have five children descents: Generation 6 1. ) Mable Catherine Lewis b. 24 August 1899 2. ) Effie Cecilia Lewis 1901 3. ) Ann Charlotte Lewis 1906 4. ) Ida May Lewis, born 9 February 1908, died 1966 5. ) Wilbur Josiah Lewis, 1911 Specific Descents of GENERATION 5 6. ) William Sherman Lewis, born March 28, 1869 Boone Co., IN died August 4, 1939, married Myrtle Dawson, and have four children: Generation 6 1a.) George Wm. Lewis b. 31 March 1896, married twice, married #1 Nellie Garther and have one child: Generation 7 1. ) Edgar Lewis, 1927 Generation 6 George Wm Lewis married #2 Vrginia Hoggin Specific Descents of GENERATION 5 7. ) Lillie Effie Lewis, born June 3, 1871 COYVILLE, Kansas, Wilson Co., died November 11, 1929 living with a daughter at Grand Junction, CO. Married George Wm. Henry Edwards, in Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS, s/o Lewis Edwards & Nancy Fedrick Lillie Effie & George have four beautiful children: Generation 6 1a. ) Emily Jane Edwards b. 28 October 1894, died June 8, 1990 in Grand Junction, Colorado as Mrs. Dewey L. Sheridan, and with four children. 2a. ) Wm. Lewis Edwards b.30 December 1896, died 21 March 1930 died in OK, age 33 plus 3a. ) Orvel George Edwards, b.7 July 1900 Coyville, Wilson Co.,KS died 18 June 1967 in Sperry, OK, age 66 plus 4a. ) Josiah Marion Edwards, b. 27 May 1903 Harris, ARK, died December 18, 1980 in Eugene, Oregon age 77 Historical data: Lillie Effie Lewis Edwards, is credited with naming the town of Graystone,Colorado from a contest random drawn from a hat. George Wm. Was first Postmaster. George & Lillie are buried: Craig, Colorado Specific Descents of GENERATION 5 8. ) Edgar Jesse Lewis, born April 25, 1873 COYVILLE, Kansas, Wilson Co., died May 16, 1948 in Wilson Co., Kansas age 75 plus. Death cert in Fredonia, KS, Book 62, page 545 Edgar Jesse married Etta J. Chisham, and have five beautiful children: Generation 6 1a. ) Carl James Lewis b. 21 January 1898 KS, md. Myrtle Gladys O’Kief, and have a daughter: Shirley Ethyl O’Kief 2a. ) Howard Raymond Lewis, b. 25 October 1899 KS md. Thesis Hicock and have one daughter, one son. 3a. ) Edith Mae Lewis , b. 4 February 1901KS, died 8 August 1944 md. Daniel Anthony Parks, and have one son. 4a. ) Viola Maud Lewis, b. 19 February 1903,died 16 December 1955 md. Vernon Fredrick Miller, and have three children. 5a. ) Alta Etta Lewis, b. 2 March 1905KS, md. Walter Washington Varner, and have six children 1924 thru 1938. Specific Descents of GENERATION 5 9. ) May Alberta Lewis, born May 2, 1875, COYVILLE, Kansas, Wilson Co., died as Mrs. Norman D. Garrett, on July 23, 1955.May Alberta & Norman have four beautiful children: Generation 6 1a. ) Ida Garrett b. 1912 md. Russell Earl Lucas, and have one daughter, N. Kay Lucas md Stanley B Brown 2a. ) Gladys Garrett b. 28 January 1915, died 17 September 1971, as Mrs. Lloyd E. McJunkin, and have one son, Lloyd D.McJunkin 3a. ) Jasper Garrett b. 28 October 1916, died 15 September 1971 (no information of family) 4a. ) June Garrett b. 1918, md. Ernest F. Matlock, and have son: 1.) Terry Lee Matlock, md. Corol Anne Capron END OF Part Four………updates for MARTIN LEWIS 1802 Ashe Co., NC. HIS GRANDCHILDREN ( to be continued………..) Copyright Photo’s of descents are available only by individual request John in CA

Carter and Greenup Researchers, If you have families that utilized transportation via the Ohio River or if you're interested in history specific to our area, you will not want to miss the following Web site. Steamboat Press - http://www.pacifier.com/~history/ This site is providing books for very reasonable purchase relating to steamboat history. At least 10 volumes are planned for release. A summary of the first volume is listed below. -- Copied verbatim from the Steamboat Press Web site -- Volume 1: Race for the Horns The Chesapeake and Fannie Dugan, noteworthy steamboats on the Upper Ohio river were both built in 1871. The Dugan, eleven months younger, was built in imitation of the Chesapeake, and was slightly larger. From the day the Fannie Dugan was launched, the two boats were in constant competition. A few months after the launch of the Fannie Dugan, Capt. Jack McAllister challenged Capt. U.B. Scott to a race for "the horns", and Capt. Scott set St. Patrick's Day, 1872 as the date. The winner would receive a rack of deer antlers, to be displayed with honor on the boat which was "as swift as a deer". --- End copy -- Thanks, Darrell

I just received a copy of the following poem from a fellow genealogist. KINSMAN (Original Poem by Wayne Hand, 1999) Alas, my elusive kinsman You've led me quite a chase I thought I'd found your courthouse But the Yankees burned the place. You always kept your bags packed Although you had no fame, and Just for the fun of it Twice you changed your name. You never owed any man, or At least I found no bills In spite of eleven offspring You never left a will. They say our name's from Europe Came state side on a ship Either they lost the passenger list Or granddad gave them the slip. I'm the only one that's looking Another searcher I can't find I play (maybe that's his fathers name) As I go out of my mind. They said you had a headstone In a shady plot I've been there twenty times, and Can't even find the lot. You never wrote a letter Your Bible we can't find It's probably in some attic Out of sight and out of mind. You first married a..........Smith And just to set the tone The other four were Sarahs And everyone a Jones. You cost me two fortunes One of which I did not have My wife, my house and Fido God, how I miss that yellow lab. But somewhere you slipped up, Ole Boy, Somewhere you left a track And If I don't find you this year Well..........Next year I'll be back. God Bless! Sherry J. Lowe

Part Three………updates for MARTIN LEWIS 1802 Ashe Co., NC. SOURCES: Book 1998, Kings of Sheltered Meadows-Roots Tree GENERATION 2 JAMES LEWIS II - 1771NC-1865KY & wife SARAH COUCH 1773NC-1864KY GENERATION 3 Their children: Child: MARTIN LEWIS 1802NC-1852 INDIANA. The child Martin had limited data published as relatives were still in search of sources, land deeds, marriage records, death records. Some of the sources claimed have been on the U.S. Film 823,578 and the History of Neosha & Wilson County, Kansas. Other sources have been LDS library films 924,; 823; 578; 570; & 220. Census records of 1900 list confusing information about places of birth for parents. The fire of 1856 wiped out much history. UPDATE INFORMATION for book owners of "KINGS" and other interested family. MARTIN LEWIS children continued: GENERATION 4 The Second born proven child of (5) by Drucilla & Martin Lewis 1802NC is: 2.) WALTER D. Lewis, born January 1840, Boone Co., IN-died 11 June 1848 at age 8 years, 4 months 22 days. Buried: Fuller Cemetery, South of Jamestown, Boone Co., IN. off Ross Road. This land in year 1904 was owned by a "Samuel Lewis". GENERATION 4 The Third born proven child of (5) by Drucilla & Martin Lewis 1802NC is: 3.) JOHN N. LEWIS born 1841 Boone Co., Indiana. His middle initial not discovered but speculation is one of the following: Nathaniel or Nathan or Nicholas. JOHN N.LEWIS married twice. First marriage to Melissa Lewis on 22 November 1866 in Lebanon, Boone Co., IN. (No children are claimed) John N. Lewis 1841 married second Sarah Minear on 22 August 1872 in Wilson Co., Kansas. Seven (7) children are claimed. No death date proven for John or Sarah. Their children GENERATION 5 1.) William Carson Lewis 2.) Eugene Minear Lewis 3.) James Addison Lewis 4.) Harriet Amanda Lewis she married a Mr. Levering 5.) Roy Lincoln Lewis 6.) Lissie Margaret Lewis she married a Mr. Lawrence 7.) John Hoyt Lewis GENERATION 4 The Fourth born proven child of (5) by Drucilla & Martin Lewis 1802NC is: 4.) MARGARET J. Lewis, born 1843 Boone Co., Indiana (no further data) GENERATION 4 The Fifth born proven child of (5) by Drucilla & Martin Lewis 1802NC is: 5.) ALBERT N. LEWIS, born 1845 Boone Co., Indiana, married at age 29 on 20 September 1874 in Lebanon, Mollie C. Hurt, of Boone County. ALBERT died 2 July 1923 in Advance, Indiana at age 78. ALBERT N. LEWIS had owned a 155 acre productive farm near Thorntown, Indiana. (No data on death of Mrs. Mollie Lewis) GENERATION 5 1.) Albert Lewis Jr, drowned at early age 10 or 12, Albert N. Lewis was retired in 1920 and a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Having been a patient at the Methodist Hospital Albert had decided to approach The Rev. Demetrius Tillotson , Superintendent, and arranged with the Hospital to donate his valuable $47,000 farm 155 acres for an agreed annuity of 8% of the value of the farm each year for the remainder of his life. Value estimated at $3,760 annual. The hospital Superintendent said the Hospital would find it difficult to continue its charity work each month unless a number of bequests and gifts were received. ALBERT died 2 July 1923 in Advance, Indiana at age 78. GENERATION 5 The last child raised by Drucilla & Martin Lewis 1802NC is: CHARLOTTE Lewis born 1852 Boone Co., Indiana - Parents are unproved Research in the family, believe Charlotte was a Grandchild, whom was raised by Drucilla as a baby for reasons still unknown. The Census records show she was living with Drucilla and was a baby. CHARLOTTE married JOHN P. LEWIS on September 27, 1868 in Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana. Later moved to Wilson County, Kansas GENERATION 6 1. ) Henry L. Lewis, born 1870 Wilson County, Kansas 2. ) Fred V. Lewis, born 1872 Wilson County, Kansas DEEDS: "The United States of America" "Whereas, Martin Lewis of Boon County Indiana has deposited in the General Land Office of the United States, a certificate of the Register of the Land Office at Crawfordsville……according to the provisions of the act of congrefs of the 24th April 1820, entitled… "An act making further provision for the sale of the Public Lands"…. " NOW KNOW YE, That the United States of America, in consideration of the premises, and in conformity with the several acts of Congrefs, in such case made and provided, have given and granted, and, by these presents, do give and grant, unto the said MARTIN LEWIS……….AND to his heirs, the said tract above described: to have and to Hold the same together with all the rights, privileges, immunities and appurtenances, of whatsoever nature thereunto belonging. Unto the said MARTIN LEWIS. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, ANDREW JACKSON President of the United States of America, have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the Seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed." MARTIN LEWIS executed such Deeds starting with 80 acres on the 8 February 1831, another 40 acres on 22 October 1833, another 40 acres on 16th September 1834, another 40 acres on 23 March 1835, another 40 acres on 20 March 1837. END of Part Three………… Updates for ‘KINGS’ & Rootsweb readers. (To Be Continued…..) Copyright Photo’s of descents are available only by individual request John in CA