Not for sure who is in need of CHISM, don't even know if it is a surname or given name you're hunting. But from Casey County marriages there were two grooms listed from there, the numbers at the end stand for book and page number. As both of these are from book one all it would give is who married the couple. Film #591587 Chism, John S., 19 Nov. 1852, Elizabeth Jane Henderson, 1-50 Chism, Napoleon B., 3 Jan. 1876, Pochantas Pointer, 1-111 Malissa At 06:44 PM 7/15/1998 EDT, you wrote: >Hi Jackie, >I have several Henderson's in Casey and Adair Counties but no Chism. Neat >name though. >-Louie > > >

Hi Jackie, I have several Henderson's in Casey and Adair Counties but no Chism. Neat name though. -Louie

This is copied from The History of Casey Counry Churches 1798 - 1985 by Paul Patton. I made a copy of the Caney Fork Church only , maybe this may be of interest to someone. Caney Fork Baptist Church by Ada Delk Edwards In 1904,C.P. Brown and his wife Mary made a deed to W.T. Wilson, J.T. Wilson and J.J. Long as Trustees of the Caney Fork Baptist Church. The sum was of $1 and for the further consideration of assisting the neighborhood in the erection of a church for the use of the Baptists, the Methodists, the Christians, and the United Brethren. The parcel of land described in the deed of conveyance was diagonally across the road from the Caney Fork Cemetery and contained 1/2 acre. The deed, dated Sept.10, 1904 and filed Aug.28,1906 is recorded in deed book 26,page 620. Prior to this there was a log building which served as a school and a church located to the John B. and Sallie Edwards farm which is presently owned by Pallas Wesley. The seats in the building were made of spilt logs. The first building on the land obtained from G.P. and Mary Brown was built by the community and served, as the deed provided, as a community church. This building was used for about 20 years. When the congreation decided to replace this building, Mr. Bud Cochran was hired to be the chief carpenter and to oversee the construction of the building. Members of the church and neighbors donated labor and materials. During the construction of this building, a brush arbor was built and hundreds of people came to the revival which was held. Seats from the old church were used along along with boards placed on blocks of wood to accommodate the crowds. Horses and buggies filled the wooded area. Aunt Sallie Atwood lived about four miles from from the arbor and being 80 years old,she drove her horse and buggy beside the arbor every night to hear singing and preaching. The brush arbor was used for Sunday services as well as the revival while the church was under construction. John T. Brown, a Separate Baptist preacher and a member of Caney Fork Church was the leading spirit of the church throughout his life. He was superintendent of Sunday School and song leader for many years. In later years, Bro.Brown's grandson, Cleavie Edwards served for a number of years as song leader, teacher and superintendent. Through the years of it's existence the church was served by the following minsters: J.P. Campbell, Tom Zachery, Bro. Toms, J.T.Brown, W.H.Patton, N.T.Patton, Tom Lawhorn, ArvilOverstreet, John Caudill, Elmer Stevens, Dave Sharp, Jim Brown, Tom Atwood, Arvil Allen, Clell Warren. Harry Franklin and Oris Bailey. For years there was a strong Sunday School with large attendance, Among the teachers were Hazel Brown and Theda Phillips. Music was always an important feature of worship. During the ministry of W.H.Patton there was a large youth choir who would ding choruses during every service,especially at the revivals. The C.A. Langford family well known gospel singers, were a part of the Caney Fork congreation. There were many outstanding revivals. Some of the best remembered by W.H. Patton,N.T. Patton, Harry Franklin and a Bro.Maddox. In later years interest in the Caney Fork Church began to wane and people drifted to other congrations. Regular services ceased to be held during the 1950's. The building fell into a sad state of repair. The last funeral conducted in the old church was that of Vertie C. Edwards in July 1961 with Bro. Wilmer Ellis officiating. Sometime around 1965, Bro.W.H. Patton and a group from the West Side Christian Church in Liberty came to Caney Fork and held a few services on Sunday afternoon but there was not sufficient interest in the community to reorganize either the Sunday School or church. These were the last services to be held at Caney Fork. *- J.T.[John Thomas] Brown is the Father of Sallie Brown Edwards wife/of John B Edwards ,his grandson Clevie Edwards/son of John B & Sallie Edwards and Vertie C Edwards wife/of Cleavie Edwards. The Brown and Edwards families are my husband, Marshall Vaughn's family.

Thank you again. I believe that the Bro Toms listed among the ministers was my grandfather M.G. Toms who preached from time to time in several of the Separate Baptist churches in Casey County. Annette Smiley asmiley@hiwaay.net

Ruby Burnett,75 Ruby Luttrell Burnett, KY 910,Liberty,died Saturday,June 13,1998 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset. She was 75 years old. Born in Casey County on Nov.22,1922, she was a daughter of the late John M. and Emma Sutherland Luttrell. She was a homemaker and member of Trinity Methodist Church in Lantonia. She was the widow of James Burnett. Survivors include three brothers, Arnold Luttrell of Liberty, Cecil Luttrell and Owen Luttrell, both of Russell Springs; and a sister, Bonnie Luttrell Weddle of Liberty. She was preceded in death by a son, Mark Albert Burnett;three brothers.Vinas,Otha and Preston Luttrell; and two sisters, Edith M. Godsey and Flossie Bryant. Funeral services were June 15 at Mc Kinney- Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Clifford Dehart officiating. Burial was in the Birdie Russell Cemetery. Pallbearers were Freddie and Truman Mc Donald, Steve and Micheal Luttrell, David Bryant and Steve Meeks. Curtis Murphy,66 Curtis Murphy of Indianapolis died Saturday, May 23,1998 in Atlanta Georgia. He was 66 years old. Born in Casey County on May 22, 1932, he was a son of Effie Hill Zimmer and the late Alton Murphy. He was retired from the railroad and a veteran of the Korean War. Besides his mother,survivors include his wife, Jean Nelms Murphy;two sons,Curtis Murphy Jr and John Murphy,both of Indianapolis;three daughters,Debra Love,Sherry Weaver and Jamet Archer, all of Indianapolis;two brothers,Alton Murphy Jr of Liberty and T.J. Murohy of Cincinnati;a sister,Cathryn Caudill of Anderson Ind;14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were June 1 in Indianapolis. Weir Marshall Clements,69 Weir Marshall Clements died Thursday,June 25,1998 at Woodford County Hospital.He was 69 years old. A native of Casey County,he was a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major with 24 year's service. He was also a member of ST. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Kentucky Senior Golf Association and the Long Run Golf Association. Survivers include his mother, Essie Clements;three sons, Greg,Steveand Joey Clements;two daughters, Debbie C. Voss and Kim Clements;four brothers,Jody,Verl,Ronnie and Markus Clements;three sisters,June Miller,Shirley George and Patti George;and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 29 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Clementsville with burial in the church cemetery. Harold James Cochran,74 Harold James Cochran of New Castle Ind. died Friday, June 26, 1998 at the Prescott Veterans Administration Hospital in Prescott, Ariz. following a one year illness. He was 74 years old. Born Jan 7,1924 in New Lisbon Ind., he was a son of the late Samuel Cochran and Nettie Hughes Crochran,who survives in Campbellsville. He was a U.S.A ir Force veteran of World War II and a tool and die maker for Mc Donald Douglas in Long Beach, Calf. and the Moose Lodge in Prescott, Ariz. Besides his mother,survivor include his wife, Betty Ryerson Cochran;a son, Larry [and Debbie] Lawndale of Anaheim, Calif.; a daughter, Linda [and Val] Simpson of Victorville,Calif;six brothers,Robert,Cecil,T.C. and Gary Crochran of Franklin Ind. Estill Cochran of Cicinnati and James Crochran of Campbellsville;five sisters, Marie Foister and Delores Angel, both of Cincinnati, Lorene Webb of Franklin Ind. Joann Bowlin of Campbellsville and Barbara Roundtree of Georgetown;four grandchildren. Beisdes his father,he was preceded in death by his first wife, Eva Cochran. Burial South Mound Cemetery Anderson Indiana. Frank W. Patterson, 66 Frank W. Patterson of Franklin Ind, formerly of Casey County, died Saturday,June 27 1998 at Blooming- ton Hospital, Bloomington Ind.he was 66 years old. Born in Casey Co on Sept 27, 1931, he was a son of the late Grover and Anna Statum Patterson. He was a repairman for Sprint Telephone Co in Franklin Ind for 27 years,retiring in 1992. He was a member of American Legion Post 205 of Franklin Ind, Franklin Post 2552, a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans in Indianapolis and the Franklin Liars Club. Survivors include wife,Janice Catron Patterson;three sons,Dennis Patterson and Mark Patterson both of Indianapolis and Phillip Patterson of Franklin Ind; a daughter Connie Carwile of Pendleton Ind.; four step-daughters, Daine Issac of Columbus Ind, Beverly Skow of Thorntown Ind,,Pam Bauer of Indianapolis and Sherri Norris of Franklin; three step-sons, Steve, Barry and Rod Mc Gowan,all of Franklin;four sisters, Helen Houge of Indianapolis,Matrie Farmer of Louisville, and Margaret Pruitt and Mazie McPeak both of Franklin.;13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Burial Greenlawn Cemetery Franklin Ind. Lawrence Waller Pratt,78 Lawrence Waller "Larry" Pratt of Liberty died Friday, June 19,1998 at his home. He was 78 years old. Born in Madisonville on June 5 1920, he was the son of the late Lawrence Waller Pratt Sr and Elenora Arnold Pratt. He was a maintenance worker for Ashland Oil for years and of the Baptist faith. Survivors: wife Christine Marie Murphy Pratt,son Kenneth Pratt,daughter - in- law Alice Pratt,grandchildren; Darin Pratt,Amy Hensley and Allison Pratt;two great grandchilden,Cody and Charley Hensley, brother Paul Pratt of Arlington Va. Burial Murphy Cemetery. Pallbearers were Barry, Junior, Craig and Robby Murphy, G.B. Lanham and Earl Evans. Edna Lee Watkins, 99 Edna Lee Watkins, Taylor Street, Liberty, died Monday, June 22 1998 at her home. She was 99 years old. Born in Casey County on Sept 2 1898 she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Riley Ann Sanders Murphy. She was a former substitute teacher and insurance agent,a member of the Liberty First Christain Church and the first woman elder of the First Christian Church. She was also a charter member of the Bicentennial Heritage Corporation, Liberty Garden Club and Casey County Homemakers Club. She was a volunteer for a variety of other organizations and the widow of Willliam Moss Watkins. Survivors: three daughters, Josephine Foster of Liberty, Elizabeth Baker of Kihei [Maui] Hawaii and Sharleen Power of Richmond;son, Dr. James R. Watkins of Harrodsburg;10 grandchildren,15 great- grandchildren and two gt-gt grandchildren,nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Preston, Dr William Riffe and James Welby Murphy and a sister, Elizabeth Moser. Burial Glenwood Cemetery. George E. Haggard, 81 George Edward Haggard pf Pittsboro Ind. died Wednesday June 17 1998 at Hendricks Community Hospital in Danville Ind. He was 81 years old. Born in Casey County on June 9 1917 he was the son of the late James T. and Marie Blackford Haggard. He retired from the G.M. Allisons in Indianapolis and a member of Pittsboro Baptist Church and UAW Local 933. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Survivors: wife, Arlie Haggard,son,Ronald D. Haggard of Brownsburg Ind.,daughter,Brenda McKinney of Lizton Ind;four brothers,Eugene Haggard og Covington. Charles Haggard, Carl Haggard and Marvin Haggard all of Indianapolis;three sisters,Ann Braun and Opal Garrett both of Danville Ind,Dorothy Dodson of Brownsburg Ind.; five grandchildren and five great granchildren. Burial Lizton Ind., K of P Cemetery.

Annette Smiley posted that Evan Thomas of Casey County was her gggrandfather. My grandfather said he was an orphan and said he was reared by Evan Thomas but in 25 years of research I have not found any evidence of either, although both may be true. Negatives are difficult, if not impossible, to prove so it may never be proven that he did not live with Evan Thomas. His name was Charles but may have been called Thomas with a last name of Worley, Sandifer or Ross and was born 24 June 1849, near Liberty. Does anyone have any information to prove or disprove these suppositions? Will love to hear from you. Ellwyn L Worley ELWorley@Worldnet.att.net 828 W Westview St Springfield, MO 65807-4646

Dorothy Thank You for being so kind and generous. I have several Casey Co. surnames including: Anderson , Black, Butt ,Coleman, Curle , Durham, Dye, Humphrey, Jones, Lucas, Morgan, Phillippi, Rayborn, Stansberry, Watkins, and Whitaker. Jenny Oldham

Poplar Springs Baptist Church During the growing years of 1916 -1918 the Dry Ridge community was rapidly growing. Families such as the Pittmans, Weddles, Roys, Yadens,Penningtons,Lanes,Gossers,Hastes,Wilsons,Clements,Gilpins and Passmores decided to meet together in groves to worship the Lord. In 1921 , the residents decided to start the building of a Baptist church. Oscar Pittman donated the land for the church to be built on and and also the ground for public buring. The men within the community donated logs and their time to build the one-room, weatherboard building. The bell, which still hangs inside the church, was donated by the Clear Branch Church at Gilpin on KY 501. The church was organizied on Sept.25, 1921, with 16 people.The group called the church Poplar Springs because of a spring close by that was surrounded by poplar trees. In 1954, a new brick church was built to replace the old one that had been badly damaged and torn down due to a storm. An addition of Sunday school rooms and a basement was made in 1972. Just recently, a new addition to the front of the church was completed. The church has a membership of around 200. Some of the later pastors were T.M. Browning, Dan Flannery, Delbert Newsone, George P. Anderson, Shirly Carman and Doug Wesley.C.B. Carman is the current pastor.

10 Years Ago June 29 1988 Obits: Steven Lynn Carman, 25; Gertie Morgan Greer, 79; Bernice Martin Peyton, 86; Viola "Ola" Roberts, 74; Cindy Russell Cox, 27; Martha Hampton Lane, 68; Agnes White, 71; Daniel Ernest Simpson, 60. 20 Years Ago June 29 1978 Obits: Micheal Romac,Jr, 21; Roy Hatfield, 70; Emma Mc- Farland, 85; Lee Roy Sharp, 71; Finch Bruner, 48; Alfred Wethington, 72; Lawrence Robertson, 58. 30 Years Ago July 4 1968 Obits: Leland D. Race, 69. 40 Years Ago July 3 1958 Obits: Ethel Wilham, 57; James Lay; Olive Emerson Jasper, 55; Coy Lee Martin, 60; Bersha Lumpkin, 63. 50 Years Ago July1 1948 Obits: Don Davis; A.Y.Fuller; James Garland Little, 6; Johnny Ray Godbey, 15.

10 Years Ago June 22 1988 Obits: Myrtie Dalton,87; Edward Leslie McGinnis, 77; Clarence Saylers,63; Herschel Eli Wesley I,75;Geneva Newell Lane,79; Warren Calvin Langford,67;Rosie Maudline Haste,63. 20 Years Ago June 22 1978 Obits: Charles Wesley Owens, 74; Flossie Hill, 62; Fred Childers Snow, 67. 30 Years Ago June 27 1968 Obits: Herbert Lee Gosser, 75; Tamzy Louisa Rodgers, 49. 40 Years Ago June 26 1958 Obits: Coy Martin, 55; Patricia Mae and Rebecca Kaye Bernard, infant twins. 50 Years Ago June 24 1948 Obits: Pfc. Walter C. Luttrell

10 Years Ago , WEEK of June 15 1988 Obits: William E. Ross,90; Eletha Beatrice Godbey, 94; Etta Cochran , 85; Perry Warner, 65. 20 Years Ago , Week of June 15 1978 Obits: Micheal Ellis Richardson, 3; Mary Frances Cochran ,41; Grady Smith , 72; Vina Roy , 77; James E. Holt, 46. 30 Years Ago , Week of June 20 1968 Obits: Arnold Clements , 59; Mable Clements ,67; Bro.Carnie Lamon Morgan , 43; James F. Cleary , 57; "Skeeter" Coleman, 19. 40 Years Ago Week of June 19 1958 Obits: Elizabeth Hansford ,86; George Robert Douglas , 12; Kizzie Coppage , 70; Rev.M.C.Thomson;Lucian J. Wethington,52. 50 Years Ago , Week of June 17 1948 Obits: Bennett Lawless , 65; Ray Weddle,38; Case Thomas; Ova Spears.

Thanks for posting these obits! Didn't find anyone in these two posts, but hope you will continue to post. I have many people in Casey County. Researching Emerson, Patterson, Littlejohn, Richardson, McDaniel in Casey County. Bettie ---------- > From: dorothy vaughn <lowery@comsys.net> > To: KYCASEY-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [KYCASEY-L] Out of the Past- The Casey County News,Liberty Ky June 24 1998 > Date: Tuesday, July 14, 1998 9:32 AM > > 10 Years Ago June 22 1988 > Obits: Myrtie Dalton,87; Edward Leslie McGinnis, 77; Clarence Saylers,63; Herschel Eli Wesley I,75;Geneva Newell Lane,79; > Warren Calvin Langford,67;Rosie Maudline Haste,63. > > 20 Years Ago June 22 1978 > Obits: Charles Wesley Owens, 74; Flossie Hill, 62; Fred Childers Snow, 67. > > 30 Years Ago June 27 1968 > Obits: Herbert Lee Gosser, 75; Tamzy Louisa Rodgers, 49. > > 40 Years Ago June 26 1958 > Obits: Coy Martin, 55; Patricia Mae and Rebecca Kaye Bernard, infant twins. > > 50 Years Ago June 24 1948 > Obits: Pfc. Walter C. Luttrell >

Hello; I am looking for the family of my gg grandfather, Henry H. PRICE (1830-1913). I have searched high and low for this family for several years. I believe that he may have had Casey Co. connections. The first record I can find ANYWHERE of him is his marriage record in Pulaski Co., KY in 1858.....he married Margaret ALSIP. He reported at that time that he was a widower, this was his 2nd marriage. He was 28, she 16. I have Henry's death certificate which says his parents were James and Betty P_____. Betty's maiden name is there but almost unreadable. It looks like PUCKIT. Henry's first son was named James. There is an old statement on file in Pulaski Co. by a minister who states that he solemnized rites of matrimony on 13th (18th?) day of Dec., 1850 between Henry Price and Sarah BROWN. I do not know if this is my Henry, but have never found this couple on Pulaski records. Maybe they were in Casey Co. after marrying? Any clues at all will be gratefully accepted and if you have an interest in the Pulaski Co. Prices, some of whom moved on to Mo., I am happy to share what I have with you. Margy **************************************************************************** Cumberland River Region List--Whitley, Wayne, Pulaski, McCreary, Knox, Bell, and Harlan Counties in beautiful old KENTUCKY. Visit our Web Site; <http:// www.geocities.com/~margyb> To Subscribe to the list, Send message; subscribe to <CUMBERLAND-RIVER-request@rootsweb.com> *****************************************************************************

Oops, and I forgot that Evan Thomas of Casey County was my gggrandfather. Annette Smiley

Thank you for these postings. Have many family lines in Casey County including Toms, Gilpin, French, Harris, Roberts and Cundiff. Also related by marriage to Wethingtons. Annette Smiley

I also am enjoying these obits. I have family I am researching in Casey Co. CHISM POINTER HENDERSON. Thanks for the extra work you are doing. Jackie

Love the Out of the Past- The Casey County News. Will the obits or an abstract ever be posted to the discussion group? They surely do bring forth not only memories but information. Eldred Melton

Am posting to several Ky. lists in hopes that it may help someone. Maudie M. Stiles, 84, of Princeton, In., sister of Dorothy Sipes of Winslow, died at 9:40 am Thurs., May 7 at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton, In. She was born at Cundiff, Ky., 11-25-1913, the daughter of William P. and Sara (Cundiff) Melson. She married William L. (Bill) Stiles and he preceded her in death in 1992. She worked at Hansen Manufacturing for 24 years. She was a member of Eagles Ladies Aux. and a lifetime member of the VFW Aux. Other survivors include a brother, Carl Melson of Princeton; one sister, Ruth Brown of Lake Station and a half brother, E. H. Melson of Campbellsville, Ky. A brother, Gordon Melson and a sister, Geneva Coffey, preceded her in death. Funeral services were at 3:30pm, Saturday, May 9 at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, In. with the Rev. Tom Stiles Officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Mt. Olympus> Note: Rev. Tom was Husband's brother> Researching : BARNES DILLS EADS JENKINS MILEY MITCHELL O'NEAL RUDISEL PARRISH COPELAND BEASLEY MAHAN JACKS

<< I have recently been blessed with a copy of Marriage Records of Casey County Kentucky By: Mrs. Eldred W. Melton and have a Booklet of the Gum Lick/Belton Cemetery Casey Creek. Will be happy to do look ups. << Dorothy Lowery Vaughn << lowery@comsys.net What year range does this cover, and does it include the Catholic families of St. Bernard's Parish? Thanks Paula Wethington Rose

I would love any information you can give me on RIGNEY or MCQUEARY of Casey County Kentucky. Thanks Kelly