A lot of Courtneys in Smith Co. TN. USGENWEB site. Mimi

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Courtney, Williams Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2469 Message Board Post: Hi, I have a Nancy Jane Courtney that I need information on. All I know about her is that on 29 Dec 1859 she married in Hopkins Co. to John H. Williams. They had two children a son named Thomas and a daughter named Leana/Leander E. and the family called Leana, Aunt Bet, so she may have gone by her middle name. I found a Nancy j. Courtney in 1850 Christian Co. at the age of 12, making her birth around 1838, which is close to the correct time, for my Nancy Jane. She is in the household of her father Thomas Courtney and mother Hester. I also found in Muhlenberg Co. a Thomas Courtney that married Apr 1836 to Hester Biggerstaff. This one could be pusing it. The parents mentioned above in Christian County., in the census states they had a son at the age of 14 which would make his birth in 1836. I don't know if any of this above information connects to my Nancy Jane Courtney or not. If you should have any idea or can provide some help, I sure would appreciate it. Thank You, Sheila

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cotton, Ramsey Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2468 Message Board Post: MINUS R. COTTON Was born in Christian county in 1841 and located in Madisonville in 1869, since which time he has engaged continuously in the leaf and strip tobacco business at this place. He exercised prudence in business and ecomony in living and has accumulated a large estate. He owns one of the handsomest homes to be found in this section of the county, an engraving of which appears elsewhere. Mr. COTTON was married in 1876 to Miss Nannie I. RAMSEY, and has one child, a son. Mr. COTTON is a ruling elder in the Christian church and takes great interest and pleasure in his religious life. He was President of the Hopkins County Bank, but resigned on account of his health. At present, Mr. COTTON is the head of the firm of COTTON & RAMSEY Bros., tobacco dealers, whose purchases this season will reach the enormous amount of 1,500,000 pounds. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Feb. 24, 1893) note: An etched portrait accompanys this article. prb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brasher Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2467 Message Board Post: DR. A.W. BRASHER Was born in Christian county and began the practice of medicine in 1855, being a graduate of Cincinnati Electric Medical College. Dr. BRASHER located in Madisonville ten years ago and has since been in the active practice of medicine. He has proven himself to be a good physician and has a paying practice. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Feb. 24, 1893) note: An etched portrait accompanys this article. prb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.families.aol.com/mbexec/msg/4300/mAB.2ACE/500.1 Message Board Post: hi there, my name is mary alice WHITMER. MY Grandfathers name was Guy Whitmer great grandfather was David Whitmer

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Alexander, Frost, Showers, Lunsford Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2466 Message Board Post: J.T. ALEXANDER & CO. This firm was established in the fall of 1883. Mr. ALEXANDER, at that time, opened a small stock of gents' furnishing goods in the small room adjoining the postoffice. Six months afterward, he rented the corner building now occupied by FROST & SHOWERS, and put in a complete stock of dry goods, clothing, etc. The business increased and prospered abundantly, and in 1888 larger quarters became a necessity. J.H. LUNSFORD erected a large, handsome two-story brick store building, especially for Mr. ALEXANDER, and for four years the business has been carried on at this stand. This firm carries a $30,000 stock of dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, hats, furnishing goods, carpets, etc. Every cent's worth of this stock was paid for in spot cash. It is one of the most complete stocks to be found anywhere, not excepting many of the larger cities. The success of this firm shows what pluck, energy and business acumen will accomplish. Mr. ALEXANDER was born in Christian county. He start! ed in life as errand boy for the Hecla Coal Company and was subsequently made book-keeper and assistant manager of the business. He saved sufficient means out of his salary to enable him to start a small business here in 1883. Mr. ALEXANDER is a firm believer in the efficacy of printer's ink and uses it liberally. His success he attributes greatly to advertising. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Feb. 24, 1893)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GARDNER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2465 Message Board Post: I am looking for the graves of Elizabeth and Harriet Gardner. They lived in District 2 Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky, and died between 1850-1860. Husband was George Gardner. They had 7 girls, and 3 sons. Any information would be appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2464 Message Board Post: With the posting of the obituary immediately below this message, so ends the available copies of the Madisonville Hustler newspapers up to the year, 1900. There was only one edition of the paper that was saved from 1898 that contained only this one obituary below. There were some biographies also in that edition. There are no surviving copies for the year 1899. The Feb. 24, 1893 edition contains dozens of biographies and etched portraits of some of the prominent men in the county. At this time, I will begin posting those and, once that's completed, this project will have come to a close. I appreciate the many thank you notes and words of encouragement I've received from people all over the country. Happy Hunting, Phil - Madisonville, Ky.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2463 Message Board Post: Dropped Dead Mrs. Martha JOHNSON, a respectable colored woman of Madisonville dropped dead last Saturday afternoon while she was engaged in attending to her household duties. She was about 70 years old and was regarded as a good woman. She was laid to rest yesterday. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, May 24, 1898)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kistner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2462 Message Board Post: WILLIAM KISTNER DEAD He Was 86 Years of Age and Was One of the Very Best of Men, Buried Yesterday. Mr. William KISTNER, perhaps the oldest man in this county, died at his residence in North Madisonville, Wednesday night. He was about 86 years of age and had for several years been a citizen of this town. He came from Christian county, where he has a brother living, who is also quite aged. Mr. KISTNER had for years been a member of the Christian church. He was indeed a christian, both in name and practice. The writer had known him for several years and for the now dead man, we always had the very greatest respect. His life was one of the very best, the most pure and blameless that we almost ever knew. He was a man of integrity and was as honest a man as ever lived. He leaves a wife who is well stricken in years. We are under the impression that he left no children. The remains were taken yesterday afternoon to the Odd Fellow's cemetery where they were laid to rest. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Dec. 10, 1897) note: Exact date of birth from his monument in Odd Fellow'! s cemetery, HCGS cemetery books. prb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Adams, Whittinghill Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2461 Message Board Post: DIED SUDDENLY J. Matt Adams, of Tennessee, Well Known Here, Dies at Rockcastle Wednesday Morning Mr. J. Matt ADAMS, of Tennessee, but who is well known to many of our citizens, died suddenly at Rockcastle, in Trigg county, early Wednesday morning. He had for several years been engaged as a drummer for a Nashville house. He was on one of his trips at the time of his death. He had gone to Rockcastle the night before and put up at the hotel. About two or three o'clock in the morning, he waked up and complained of not feeling well. There was another man in the room at the time. Mr. ADAMS started to walk across the floor and suddenly fell heavily. He was assisted to his bed and a physician was summoned, but in a short time, he was dead. It was heart failure. Mr. ADAMS was a twin brother of Mr. Jeff ADAMS, and an uncle of Mrs. Rufe WHITTINGHILL and the late John ADAMS, of this place, and Matt ADAMS, of Hopkinsville. He was about 70 years of age. He was taken to Tennessee for burial Thursday. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Dec. 3, 1897)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Doyle Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2460 Message Board Post: I have found allegations that Georgia Tann was getting babies from patients at Western STate to operate her Baby selling business in Memphis and wondered if this were true. I would also like information of Aline Doyle (deceased) in this area circa 1948. email me at sonorangold2003@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bronaugh, Brasher Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2459 Message Board Post: Mrs. L.C. BRASHER returned Sunday from Hopkinsville, where she was called last week to attend the funeral of her cousin, Miss Fannie BRONAUGH, who died on Friday morning. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Tue., Oct. 26, 1897)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2457.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for your response, I think it will help. I have a Death Cert. for Amanda Wilson and it states that her father was a William Symms. I had a note from my grandmother's aunt Shellie McKinsey (Amanda's granddaughter) that Amanda was a Woodson and that is why I looked under Woodson. Thank you so much for your help! Kathleen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2457.1 Message Board Post: Don't believe I can answer your question, but the marriage records of Christian Co show that Amanda was a Sims not a Woodson. Her mother Catherine Sims gave consent for the marriage. John B. C. and Amanda's son William married Fannie Hale, a sister to my husband's direct line. That is why I have the info in my data base. The Christian Co marriages also show a Catherine Woodburn marrying William A. Sims 27 Dec 1825. Catherine is in the 1850 Christian Co. Census with several children in her household. Living close is Jas Woodburn and Mary who would be old enough to be her parents. Hope this helps.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hall, Wilson, Harrison, Wilcox Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/mAB.2ACE/801.1148.1 Message Board Post: Do you know if there is a relative named Janetta (or Jeannetta or Jennetta) Hall in this family? I have just received a copy of the marriage records from Christian County for 1848, when a Jennetta (Jenetta) Hall (b. abt. 1820) married Robert P. Harrison. She was his second wife, his first wife (Almira Clementina Wilcox) having died in Salubria Springs, Christian Co., KY, in 1847. Also, one of Robert P. Harrison's sons, John Moffett (Maffitt) Harrison (b.1830), married a Margaret Wilson Hall (b. 1837) in TX, in 1853. She was In the 1850 Logan census mixed up with some of the Harrison children of Robert and Jenetta Harrison. They all ended up moving to Texas and living out there lives there. I do not know if Margaret Wilson Hall is related to Jenetta Hall, but I am looking to find out. Do you know anything about these Halls in Christian Co.? Many thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilson, Woodson, McKinsey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2457 Message Board Post: I am looking for my gg grandmother's family. Her name was Mary Catherine Wilson born Dec 22, 1856. Her parents were John B.C. Wilson b. Mar 17, 1814 d. Mar 16, 1884 and Amanda Woodson b. Feb 5, 1827 d. May 29, 1917. Mary married Benjamin Cotton McKinsey on June 10, 1877. I have been told that she may have been one of eleven children. The 1850 Census shows that her parents were newly married when the census was taken. Her siblings were Bill, Andy, John, Dick and Emma (who may have married someone by the name of Wicks). Any information will be helpful. Kathleen Steele

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/174.1 Message Board Post: I have a BERRY HARDY,dob abt. 1832,wife JANE LITTLE, sons JAMES,WILLIAM ,BENJAMIN and daughter SARAH, don't know if this is same family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ellis, Jagoe, Nisbet Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2456 Message Board Post: Dropped Dead Mr. F.L. ELLIS, a prominent citizen of Hopkinsville, dropped dead last Saturday morning while attending to his usual every day business. He was the owner of an ice factory and was at work when he complained of not feeling well. A seat was handed to him which he took. He soon fell over dead without speaking again. Mr. ELLIS was about 50 years of age and married a Miss JAGOE, of this county. She was a sister of Elwood and Lonie JAGOE, Mrs. W.A. and Mrs. W.W. NISBET, all of this place. He was one of Hopkinsville's most prominent and influential citizens. He leaves a wife and four children. He also leaves a large estate. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Tue., Aug. 31, 1897)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Arnold, Jackson, Moore Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2455 Message Board Post: Looking for information on the James Arnold Family listed in the 1860 census of Christian Co. It lists James as age 44 from Va. and his wife Nancy age 38 from Tenn.. Nancy's maiden name was Jackson. Children: Genetta, Polly, William, Ruth and A. M. Another child is listed but I can't make out the name. All children were born in Tenn. Any information would be greatly appreciated.