At 06:42 AM 11/6/98 EST, you wrote: >In a message dated 11/6/98 3:21:59 AM Eastern Standard Time, KYCASEY-D- >request@rootsweb.com writes: > I would like a copy. Many of my ancestors started in Casey Co and moved to Marion Co I have only one generation in Casey co in most cases in my file. Walter Overstreet ostreet@voicenet.com JamesO/ThomasO VA to KY bef 1800. RichardO/JohnO;JamesO/EunicyO;JohnO; James O ;CarlO; wivesSwiggett; Mills;Jenkins;EunicyO; Ramsey/Davis;Nancy Lewis/Judith Walker

In a message dated 11/6/1998 2:46:18 PM, Larry wrote: >A gedcom is a text file which has a certain order to it which can be used >by family tree programs to place peole and events together in a >comprehendable way. It can be used to trade info between two different >family tree programs. In other words it is the common laungage of family >tree programs. What's nice is that Gedcom files can be swapped by just about anybody. My mother has an old DOS version of Family Tree Maker for IBM. We used to keep everything on her computer but then I bought Reunion for Macintosh. I exported from FTM to Gedcom, uploaded to Reunion and there were the family files. I made my updates, exported out to Gedcom, and she got all my current information. Some things we've noticed: The names, birthdates and vital statistics translated fine. We did notice that wherever a ? was entered for a date in FTM, my Reunion program did not recognize the question mark and instead put a "See Notes" memo in that field. The "notes field," "source field," "misc. field", "card 4" -- whatever you all call that small text file attached to each person's card in your various programs -- does not always translate well. We are having to manually check each person's note fields for garbage characters and broken sentences. And be sure you know what your program's limitations are on the number of people. My mom's old FTM program cannot hold as many people in a file as my Reunion program will. Paula Wethington Rose

Hi, To subscribe to this list send a message to KYCASEY-L-request@rootsweb.com In the body of the message SUBSCRIBE To send a message to everyone on the list send a message to KYCASEY-L@rootsweb.com Do not send gedcoms or attachments to this list (or to any list). Attachments can cause some computers to crash. Therefore only send an attachment to someone who has given you permission to send the attachment to them. Thanks, Bill Listowner

Larry, Are you any kin to Minerva Minton Camden Lanham? She is buried at Mckinney. Her parents are Philip Minton and Mary "Polly" McClure who are buried at the old McCormack Church Cemetery. Minerva married Albert Lanham in 1869, so Albert would have raised my grandfather who was only 7 years old when they married. i haven't been able to find where Albert Lanham is buried. Thanks, Phyllis

Ellwyn: Genealogy isn't an exact science because records are kept by human beings, and human beings make mistakes. I'm sure we've all encountered those mistakes in death certificates, census records, etc. We can only do our best investigative work, and hope we come up with the right answers. GENETICS is an exact science, but GENEALOGY is not. :-) Christy

Bill, I forgot to ask...are you related to Renee Allen from Hustonville? She's about 93-94 year old. Phyllis

Hi, >From what little I know about this line, I was under the impression that the Hite line you're referring to is not the same as my Hight line. patrick Hight, my fourth gr.grandfather, was born between 1761-62 calculating from the pension application papers. He died after 1851, probably in Casey County. in the 1850 Casey County census he was living next door to his daughter Elizabeth "Betsey" Hight McWhorter and is listed as age 83. I do have his pension application papers and his name is spelled Hight and Hite both in the body of the document. I've tried to find where he is buried but have no leads at all. Patrick Hight was a pioneer of Casey County and was a wheelwright. His father was John who was born abt. 1725 in Virginia. Patrick married an Elizabeth but I do not have any idea what her maiden name was. I could sure use any help you can give me. I'm very curious about this line since I have it on my mothers, paternal and maternal lines. I also have John Hight, Sr. who married Elizabeth Camden in Virginia on March 11, 1812. John Hight, Sr. is the son of Patrick's brother Matthew. Thanks, Phyllis

I'm new here - what's a "gedcom?" I don't know if I want one or not... Thanks!---Christy

Larry, Please put me on the list to receive a GedCom. Regards, Lenora muxabbi@swbell.net

Hi neighbors, I just wanted to set the record straight about a book at the Wayne Co. library at Monticello KY. In a book by a Johnson (who lives in California ) , there are some mistakes, which we all make, that I would like to offer an alternative senerio to. I don`t think these mistakes are intentional, and I believe that he has made a great effort to contribute accurate information. The book is in the geneology section of the library, for those who would like to check. The problem begins with the children of George Washington Johnson and Eliza Corder. These are my wifes G. Grandparents. It would appear that the information is correct up to George Washington. The children listed dosn`t include Henry E. Johnson , my wifes Grandfather. That is not a real big problem , as he may not have know about him at the time. The problem really is compounded from the beginning with the children of James Johnson, of which 2 are important in this senerio. Robert Johnson, and Frances Asbury Frank Johnson , brothers . He has Robert Johnson as the Father of George Washington, this is correct. He has Frances Asbury Johnson as the father of Coleman F. Johnson , and this is correct. The error begins when he list Henry E. Johnson as the son of Coleman, instead of George. In the report of Henry E. he list the wrong wife, the wrong birthdate, and the picture is not of Henry E. Johnson. He does have some of the children correct, and the place of buriel correct ( Tanner Cemetery,Plesant hill, Pulaski Co. KY. ). He also has the place of birth correct Jabez, Russell Co. Ky. The correct linage for Henry E. Johnson is, Born Feburary 22, 1883 Died December 1 , 1950 Married Alpha Smith December 15 , 1905 Their children are: Sally Opal , born October , 26, 1906 Ray Edward , born April 2 1910 Mary Jean , born May 7 , 1912 Laura May , born August 22 , 1913 Alpha died November 20 , 1918, and Henry married Jennie Girdler January 1 , 1921 Children of Henry and Jennie are: Russell Eugene , born November 4 , 1921 Jewel Wilson , born November 9, 1922 Lesta Mae , born June 12, 1924 Georgie Imogene , born June 14 , 1925 Helen Marqitte , born June 3 ,1926 Virgina Fugima , born July 18 , 1929 Clyde Charles , born August 17 , 1931 Henry and Alpha were the parents of my wifes father Ray Edward Johnson. All of Henry and Alpha`s children were born in Wayne Co. Mill Springs area. I know the above to be true, and can be verified by birth, and census records of Wayne, and Pulaski Co. I want to assure everyone that I am in no way challenging the honesty , or integrity of the Author , as a lot of his information came from a multitude of people. Mistakes are made, and my effort here is to help, not belittle anyone, so please accept this information in the spirit it is given. Thank you all Robert D. Cron------ BOB

Hi, Yes please send me the gedcoms files, I am new to the list. Thank you Roberta BLKYGYRL@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 11/6/98 3:21:59 AM Eastern Standard Time, KYCASEY-D- > request@rootsweb.com writes: > > > I am going to send out the gedcoms of the combined files next week so if > > someone wants to participate please contact me soon.

Hi, I am a native Kentuckian searching for roots in both Casey and Lincoln County. The Sir names I am looking for are: Snow, Estes (especially in Lincoln Co.), Wall, Ryan, Perkins. My grandfather was Clay Snow of Casey County and my grand other was Lizzie Perkins Snow, I believe she came from Sterns, KY. Originally. My grandfather Estes, whom I really have little information on was Herbert B. Estes. He had a brother, Edsil and a brother, Esto, who died around early 40's. His parents were Tom Roe Estes & Laura Estes. I do not know her maiden name. My grandfather, Herbert passed away in 1961, and is buried in the McKinney Cemetery, along with my grandmother, Ella Mae Wall Estes. Does anyone know of any web sites in Ky. in Lincoln Co. that I might search? I'm new at this and know very little about how to begin finding these relatives. I have some information on my Grandparents Snow, and quite a bit on the Wall & Ryan connection, but the Estes family I'm really interested in. Any info would be appreciated and I would be glad to share any information I have with anyone interested. My Grandfather Snow's family came here from England and their name was Snowden. Changed to Snow. My Grandmother Perkins Snow came from Sterns & is 1/4 Cherokee Indian. The Ryan's came from Ireland with the name of O'Ryan, and the Wall family also with the name Wallas. My parents names were Charles Edsil Estes & Ruby Lee Snow Estes, deceased in l988 & l989. Thanks, Barbara (Estes) Reed Danville, Indiana Bfestes@aol.com

Hi, I thought perhaps I should give the list the surnames that I am researching in Casey County. Many of my ancestors had original land grants and they were there through out the 1800's. CAMDEN, DOOLIN, GIBSON, HIGHT/HITE, JASPER, MCANINCH, MCWHORTER, MINTON, ROSS, SPEARS AND TARTER. Several were also in Lincoln and Pulaski Counties. Thanks, Phyllis Peterson

In a message dated 11/6/98 3:21:59 AM Eastern Standard Time, KYCASEY-D- request@rootsweb.com writes: > I am going to send out the gedcoms of the combined files next week so if > someone wants to participate please contact me soon. > Larry send me one I have some many names in Casey that I believe the world began and ended there for most of my relatives<G> Thanks Judy

Larry, If I don't send my gedcom file to you will you send the consolidated gedcom collection to me? Ellwyn L Worley ELWorley@Worldnet.att.net

The logic has escaped me. Why is genealogy not an exact science? Ellwyn L Worley ELWorley@Worldnet.att.net flcrkr@mindspring.com wrote: > > Remember, the fact that a child is in a household does not actually prove > he/she is child of those parents. Genealogy is not an exact science. Hazel (snip)

Larry, If it is no trouble I would like to have a copy of the gedcom that you have compiled. If it is not to late I will send you my Casey county file. Linda clwhite@frontiernet.net

Don't know either, Jenny. Good luck. John -----Original Message----- From: jenny l oldham [SMTP:jloldham@vvm.com] Sent: Thursday, November 05, 1998 8:29 AM To: KYCASEY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [KYCASEY-L] Butt Thank You. Yes I know. Her name is listed as Sophia G. I am wondering if G. was her middle int., or if it meant Grandaughter. Jenny Oldham

Larry, Count me into the vast numbers that want a GEDCOM Copy. I'm at: kj4mc@madmax.nscdiscovery.org Thanks! John Carter -----Original Message----- From: Larry Witt [SMTP:photo@som-uky.campus.mci.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 1998 2:56 AM To: KYCASEY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [KYCASEY-L] gedcom Hello Everybody, I am going to send out the gedcoms of the combined files next week so if someone wants to participate please contact me soon. I have lost my instructions for joining this list and I need to forward them to a cousin who wants to join. Would someone please send them to me again. Best Wishes, Larry Witt 3271 Hwy. 39 Somerset, Ky. 42503

Hi Larry, Anybody submitted the Combest families of Casey County? I attended the Combest Reunion last year in Somerset. Richard Hollis Tomball, Texas