Hello and Happy New Year to All, I have had my computer disconnected for a while. I'm sorry if I have been slow in replying to anyone's email. I will work on that in Jan. A few people have asked for individual gedcoms instead of the big one. I will send out these gedcom to those who have asked for them in about 2 weeks. I have even added 4 more since the big file went out. The late Dr. Lewis Wesley's wife Elaine has to be one of the kindest souls in this world. I just recently met her and she was a very sweet lady. She allowed me to copy her late husband's family tree program which contains almost 7000 Casey people of which abt. 4000 are Wesley's. She wants me to make it available to any interested person and to place a copy in the Casey Co Library. As soon as I can make a gedcom of the info I will pass it on to anyone who wants a copy. I was happpy to discover it contained one of my brick-wall people. I'll keep everyone posted on the progress. Happy New Year to All!!! Best Wishes, Larry Witt 3271 Hwy. 39 Somerset, Ky. 42503

Lynne, If this response got through last night, I apologize for posting it twice. I think my e-mail server was on the blink last night and I'm not sure it made it. Nancy Hume Lynne, I have a somewhat distant interest in the Marple family. My brother married Carole Marple in 1967 in Glendale Ohio. Carole's parents were born and raised in Casey Co. At the moment, I don't have her dad's first name, but I am interested in following what you discover as I am curious if there is any relationship with the other branches of my family from Casey Co. I am researching Minton, Douglas, Hatter, Snow, & Gadberry. Please keep me in mind as you discover information. When I dig up her dad's name, I'll get back to you. Thanks

I need help finding information on Silence ? that was married to Edmu(o)nd FAIR of Casey Co. She was with him in Burke Co NC as they are both listed in court records as testifying against Tories after he fought in the Battle of Kings Mountain. If anyone out there could help me I would appreciate it. Silence's last name has escaped the rest of the family too. Judy

Hi, Lynne, Me again! I took a chance and looked on the l860 on page 92 of the printed census and it has a David J. listed with what looks like a brother as head of household named Bennet age 25, born Adair Co,KY. Delila age 44, then David J. age 20, Alexander 18, John 16, William H 14, Bennet H 12, Mary J 10. Ester A 4, George W 8/12, and a Mary Coppage age 26. All born Adair Co Ky. I will leave it up to you todecide if they made a mistake on the age of the first Bennet and that he might be the father or what.(?) Hope I have helped somewhat. Judy

Hi Lynne, I suppose you have the pension appliation that the wife applied for after the death of her husband. Lots of times a brother or sister would sign an affidavit for the widow so she could get the pension. I will be happy to look up an older census if you have not done so. Judy

I am look for information on the Marples of Casey County. My ggg grandfather was Dave Marple (b1839 d 1891) and he m. Sophronia J. Woodrum (b. 1840 d. 1915) in 1863. Does anybody know what David's parent might have been? All I know is that David serve in the Civil War in Co A 1st Ky Cav. for the Union, but know information about parents or siblings. Thanks Lynne Dutton

Has anyone else noticed that "spins and weaves" shows up quite a bit for ladies' occupations in the mid-1800s census for Casey County? This was listed instead of "housewife" for many women. I like it since it's more descriptive. But it's so unusual that you have to wonder if there was an early feminist among the census takers! Paula Wethington Rose

Family 112 Cox, Elizabeth 48 F KY Farm Widow 500 William 31 M KY Farm Hand Elijah 23 M KY Farm Hand P.W. 21 M KY Farm Hand Elizabeth 24 F KY Spins Ann Jane 18 F KY Spins Francis 15 F KY Jessie A. 8 M KY Family 308 Cox, William H. 31 M VA Blacksmith 300 Josephine 24 F VA Sarah J. 5 F VA Henry A. 4 M VA Mary A. 7/12 F VA Mary 50 F VA Family 314 Cox, Mathew 34 M KY Farmer 250 Betsy 30 F KY Spins Christopher 6 M KY Sally 4 F KY James 3 M KY Mary 3/12 F KY Family 331 Cox, James 47 M KY Farmer 150 Polly 55 F NC Spins John J. 17 M KY Mary E. 12 F KY Family 332 Cox, Bevley 82 M SC Elizabeth 80 F VA Dodd, John 35 M KY Farmer 3000 Mary E. 25 F KY Spins Elizabeth J. 7 F KY William M. 5 M KY Ro Ann 3 F KY Overstreet, William 21 M KY Farm Hand Family 343 Cox, Nathan 50 M VA Farmer 300 Margret 20 F KY Spins William 20 M KY Farm Hand Nancy 19 F KY Spins Ceoly S. 17 F KY Spins Elizabeth 3 F KY William H. 4/12 M KY Edward, Betsy 45 F KY Weaver Family 366 Cox, Brice 40 M KY Farmer 700 Lucindy 49 F KY Spins Elizabeth 17 F KY Spins McGilvay 14 M KY Ro Ann 10 F KY Clark W. 7 M KY Family 367 Cox, Rice 38 M KY Farmer 600 Isabell 38 F KY Spins Nancy 17 F KY Spins Morildy 15 F KY Dellia 13 F KY Eliza 11 F KY Clrisa 9 F KY Quintella 7 F KY Betsy 5 F KY RoAnn 6/12 F KY Family 388 Starnes, John 31 M KY Farmer 20 Polly 29 F KY Spins Sarah 8 F KY Eliza 6 F KY Lucindy 4 F KY Dorandy 2 F KY Morran 3/12 F KY Cox, Margret 23 F KY Weaves Family 274 Cox, Thomas 28 M KY Farmer 250 Sally J. 24 F KY Green B. 5 M KY Thomas L. 3 M KY Ganaway 4/12 M KY Family 459 Portman, Rich 28 M KY Farmer 3000 George 78 M KY Farmer Patsey 66 F KY Betsy R. 25 F KY Cox, Jane M. 24 F KY Payton, Mary E. 6 F KY Lamb, Benjamin 16 M KY Portman, George Jr. 40 M KY Farmer 400

My Great Grandparents were William Albert Cox and Amanda Susan Coomer. Below is their Pulaski County, KY marriage record. It lists both of William Albert Cox's parents being born in Casey County. He was born in Cumberland County. I do not know his parent's name. I'm posting the complete Casey County 1850 Census for Cox at the same time. I'm also trying to find and confirm the parents of Amanda Susan Coomer. She is from Wayne County, KY. Again, any help is greatly appreciated. William Albert Cox Born: January 07, 1856 Died: February 24, 1940 Amanda Susan Coomer Born: August 15, 1871 Died: June 20, 1952 Both died in Burnside, KY and are buried there. Thanks! John Carter Pulaski County, Kentucky 28 September 1887 William Albert Cox Age 30 2nd Marriage Occupation: Millwork Born: Cumberland County, KY Father Born: Casey County, KY Mother Born: Casey County, KY Susan Coomer Age 17 1st Marriage Born: Wayne County, KY Father Born: Wayne County Mother Born: Wayne County J.M. Coomer Surity: William F. Jasper Witness: Jack Dillon Witness: John Coomer Presiding: H.H. Sandusky

I'm not a direct decendent of the Vest Family, but my great aunt and great uncle each married a Vest. This is posted as information to help fellow researchers. John Carter (From the Casey County (Yosemite) Carters) Family #240; 1850 Casey County, Kentucky Census Jacob Vest 29 Male Born Kentucky Farmer 1000 Acres Martha Vest 33 Female Born Kentucky John R. Vest 6 Male Born Kentucky Fielding Vest 1 Male Born Kentucky

Hello, I am Looking for Information on Marion, Washington, Casey, Boyle, Taylor or any other counties that may help follow the ancestry of the Carrico, Orberson, Berry, Lane,and Crow families. The Crow family was west of Danville KY The Orbersons were in Gravel Switch, Lebanon, Riley, Bradsfordville and others Sincerely Richard Rich@arrowk.com

Hi, Just joined this list, received my first digest and thought I would post my interest in Casey Co., KY. My grandfather was Clay H. VEST, b. 1872 Casey Co. married Mattie Carter whose parents were John Elliston CARTER and Johanna Crutchfield DAVENPORT. Clay wound up in Pulaski Co., KY, living in Burnside and later Sloans Valley where he was a blacksmith and operated a comercial venture, the Crystal Caves. Clay VEST was son of John William VEST, b. 1846 Casey Co., KY and Mary J. CRAVENS, b. 1844 in Casey Co., KY (no info on her parents). John William VEST had 7 children born in Casey Co., Serrelda, Charles, Clay, Henry, Ada, Welby and Thomas. John William VEST was the son of Joseph E. VEST, b. 1822, Montonville, Casey Co., KY married to Martha Ann SMITH, b. 1818 in KY. They had 8 children, Jacob W.; John William; Fielding W.; Phillip McDowell; Dorinda E.; Benjamin Franklin; Nancy and Mary E. VEST. I have some descendents of four of these children. I believe John to be the son of James VEST and Nancy HENSON. Anyone who can shed any light on this family is asked to contact me. I operate a VEST family home page accessed from my Family Homepage listed below. Thanks, Tom Land -- Tom Land gtrl@esper.com When you shake the family tree wondrous stories pour forth! (Also some fruits & nuts!!) Searching SINGLETON, LENOIR, CHISM & VEST everywhere! Always pleased with new info, always willing to share. List Owner of the SINGLETON and VEST e-mail research groups. Join from my Genealogy page linked from my Family Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Estates/8081/ Visit: The RootsWeb homepage: http://www.rootsweb.com/ Official SINGLETON page: http://astrodawg.com/gen/singleton/

Looking for information on the parents of JOHN COLEMAN COX born October 8, 1864 (not known if in Casey County), died in Casey County 01/11/44 or SARAH ANNE BELDEN COX who were married in Casey County in December 1887.

Hello Everyone!! I have received tons of information from a lot of helpful people on my surnames and I want to thank everyone for their valuable time. Although I still have not found my connection as yet. It may be there and I not know it yet. My Grandfather is Fred Durham born in Kentucky somewhere and my Grandmother Bertha L. Heady not sure when they were married but they moved to Indiana and all their children were born in Indiana. I know its out there somewhere just have over looked something somewhere. Thanks to all

My Cundiffs are from Pulaski County, right next door, I believe. Lynn

Are the Cundiffs you are researching also from Casey County? I have Cundiffs in my line but can trace the family back no further than late 1850s. Annette Smiley asmiley@hiwaay.net

Dear Wilma, Am interested in your Goode line, reading the recent e-mails etc. My father was born in Casey Co. Ky, in 1899. His last name was Smith. The reason that I zeroed in on this is that my fathers middle name was Goode. In those days it was not uncommon to give a child a middle name that was the same as the Dr. who delivered the child. So I am wondering if in your ancestral line you may have a DOCTOR Goode, one that would have been old enough to practice by the year 1899. I realize that this isn't very important in the big picture, but I have been unable to find much on my S mith, Casey Co line. Probably due to the last name being so common. Would appreciate hearing from you . Many thanks, Gloria

Wilma, Cousin, This is a tremendous help! Thanks for all the great info. I imagine I will be talking with you again. Lynn

Hello I live in Owensboro Ky and I have a very strong Goode Line. Your Grandfather Dallas Goode was the son of Harlin T Goode, his mother was Sallie G. Bell. Harlins father was James Tilford Goode and his mother was Mary Jane Morris. James and Mary are My G-G-grandparents. Dallas Goode was born 1893, and married Alice Belden in Casey Co. Ky on Dec. 23, 1903 (Book 3 page383) His brothers and sisters were: Suzana-born 1883, Anna T.born 1885, William- born1887, John born 1890, Irvin born 1895, Laura born 1899,Franklin born1900, B.M born 1907. Hope this helps Wilma

I am the granddaughter of Nellie Grace Goode, who was the daughter of Dallas and Alice (Belden?) Goode. Grandma was born around 1910. Does anyone know anything about these folks? Thanks. Lynn (MCWILLIAMS) Gilmore researching the following KY names; Bell, Belden, Cundiff, Goode