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/2166.1 Message Board Post: My father, Reuben D. Dickenson, was born in 1922; and they went to Little River Church of Christ in Christian Co. He would probably know whether there was a Church of Christ in Hopkinsville at the time. I'm relatively sure there was; the one there has been around for a very long time; and the Reformation, which established many Churches of Christ in the area of VA/Ky/TN happened before the Civil War. I'll ask whether he's heard of your grandfather, and whether he knows the start date of that congregation.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Elkin, Elkins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2443 Message Board Post: Seeking information on Elkin(s) families living in Christian County prior to 1830. Interested in migrations both into and out of the county. Will gladly exchange what information I have gathered. Feel free to email me directly. Thanks, Doug Terrell

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Clark, Lewis Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2442 Message Board Post: Mr. V.C. CLARK, Police Judge of Crofton, died last Friday. He was about sixty years of age and was a good citizen. He was the father of Miss Lula CLARK who is well known to our Madisonville people. Judge CLARK died of pneumonia. This is three persons who have died with the same disease in the same town during the last few days. Besides Judge CLARK were John CLARK and John LEWIS, all good men. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Tue., Feb. 9, 1897)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Clark Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2441 Message Board Post: John Clark Dead John CLARK, of Crofton, who formerly lived in Madisonville died last Friday morning. At the time he was business manager of the Hopkinsville Republican. We had known Mr. CLARK for a number of years and always knew him to be an honorable, upright gentleman. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Tue., Feb. 2, 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/an/mAB.2ACE/2440 Message Board Post: Proverbs 1:17 "Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird" Allow me to speak freely here. The secret to catching a bird is to set a trap and using materials that will cause the bird to blindly walk in without knowing the danger all around him. As a kid growing up on the farm I remember once making a crude trap by using an old wooden apple box. It was simple yet deadly, however the key to my trap was not so much in the materials but the food. I put out the grain in such a way that the bird was enticed into its trap. The key was to know the nature of the bird and use any and all means to lure it forward. The rest was history. When we lack discernment and wisdom and turn a deaf ear to sound doctrine and godly counsel we as the bird in my story runs with both feet to the net. Men lay snares daily to catch some one who is impulsive and lacking in understanding. If the truth was to be known our own hearts are our worst enemies. When we lack discernment and wisdom we are as the bird that see's not the trap being set.When the need of our heart is used against us and we follow after grain particles then it is only a matter of time before we find ourselves ensnared into a situation that will bring heart ache and grief. But it does not have to be that way. I know there are those on the internet who invade community chat rooms and promise much in line of liberating freedom but yet they are mere tares among the wheat. They so identify by appearances that from all outward indications things look fine but in spiritual reality it is a carefully set trap. The key is to not be impulsive and reactionary but inste! ad to know the Word and have Truth firmly in place as ones safety net. Jesus made reference to the Holy Spirit as being the comforter and the one who leads and guides us in all truth. Jesus also said that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. So the comforter (Holy Spirit) is given to us to be our discerning eyes in sight of them who spread nets before us. If we have been taught to reject truth then how can we ever hope to avoid nets? Our own hearts will so direct us that we walk blindly right into the nets and laugh all the way as if it is no big deal. But afterwards when our world comes crashing down and the exits are shut off then what will you do? God has given us brothers and sisters for our own good in the body of Christ. To turn a deaf ear to counsel and advice is another example of running full speed ahead to the trap. Will we ever learn the lesson here in proverbs or will we go from net to net until we are so burnt out that we can no longer see for the night has ta! ken away our vision? Spend time in the Word and pray for truth and protection. Be not unwise but wise in knowing the Will of God in Christ Jesus. Messenger/servant (William)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wagner, Waggoner Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2439 Message Board Post: Need to find a Franklin B. Wagner/Waggoner, he was born around 1854 in Kentucky. Thank You, Sheila

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/2438 Message Board Post: Creation Science: An assumption that the creation story is accurate, and that god crated the world, the rest of the universe and all life forms as described in the biblical book of Genesis. Modern-day creation scientists are divided into many sub-groups according to their interpretation of the word "day" in Genesis, chapter 1. 1. Young Earth Creationists: Interpret the Genesis account of creation literally, the "day" in Genesis 1 is a standard 24 hour day. 2. Old Earth Creationists: Do not assign a specific length to a Genesis 1 "day" but believe god created earth and all its life forms millions of years ago. 3. Gap Theory Creationists: They believe a very long time interval elapsed between the first and second days of creation. They believe that the second to sixth days proceeded as told in the bible. 4. Day-Age Creationists: They define each of the "days" in Genesis 1 as referring to a specific time interval: 1000 years is a common interval. RE: Peter 3:8 ".........one day with the lord as a thousand years." As described above, creationists hold different interpretations of the passages in Genesis 1. They use the creation story and the great flood as the foundations for their beliefs. Most are evangelical or fundamentalist Christians who believe in the literal truth of the book of Genesis. Some are followers of other faiths who believe that their sacred texts of creation are literally true. Most look at evolution as denying their gods rightful roles as creator. If they abandon their faith in the accuracy of their sacred texts, than many of their traditional beliefs would be threatened. Is it Science? Absolutely not! Scientific creationism is not science because it is not based on observation and testing. Rather it is based on religious dogma. Examples of human civilizations are not found with dinosaurs and other ancient forms of life. This perhaps is the best indicator that life evolved over a period of time, rather than 6 days. Some of the many indicators that show contradiction and inconsistency in the Genesis story are: 1. Some plants depend on birds and ants for propagation. If plants were created on day 3 and birds and plants on day 5 and 6 and if each day is equal to 1000 years, then some plants would have had to survived without propagation for thousands of years. 2. Fossil record clearly shows that land animals developed before birds. In Genesis that account claims the opposite. 3. According to scientific data, stars existed long before earth came into existence, while in Genesis 1:16 asserts stars were created after the earth. 4. There is some 10 million species known of insects alone on our planet. There is an enormous number of species of birds, reptiles, and mammals. Can it be reasonably believed that Noah and his family could gather all those millions of animals in their ark? These are just a very small portion of evidence that shows the inconsistencies and contradictions in the bible. Scientists concentrate on what, how, where and when of history. Researchers in many fields from Astronomy to Geology, from Biology to Paleontology have used this method; most agree that the universe, the earth, and the earth's life forms have evolved over billions of years. To believe that evolution is how we got here is to believe that much of the bible does not represent the literal truth. In the minds of religious fundamentalists that cannot even be considered! Also, many find that the idea that our species developed from less complex life forms is repugnant. I think this makes many people less likely to accept evolution as reality, because they don't make a clear distinction between the appeal of an idea and it's authenticity. Another factor is that they find it more difficult to accept ideas that force then to rethink long held beliefs. I believe that the lat! e Carl Sagan said it best, "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." There is no extraordinary evidence that supports the extraordinary claims in the bible, just folklore and myths of old. The human race no longer needs this. Just as children grow up and learn the truth about the tooth fairy and Santa Clause, the human race needs to mature and learn the truth about the existence of god and the accuracy of the bible. burn in hell cocksucker! aol

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/mAB.2ACE/390.1064.1137.1.2 Message Board Post: I am sorry. I forgot that the e-mail address is wrong on these replies. It is now: davidbirch@charter.net Sincerely, Brenda Birch

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brame, Wooten, Lemon, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2437 Message Board Post: WOOTEN SHOOTS BRAME Brame Had Killed Two Men But Tackled the Wrong Man This Time On last Thursday at Herndon, a small town in Christian county, Tom WOOTEN shot and killed Bill BRAME. WOOTEN is well remembered by many of our people and especially by those at Providence where he used to run a blind tiger. In fact Tom never liked to stay in any town other than where prohibition was supposed to prevail. He has had large experience with the courts on account of his supposed illicit traffic in "red licker." Bill BRAME is the man who a few years ago shot and killed conductor LEMON, of the Hopkinsville accommodation, for which he got only 2 years in the penitentiary at Nashville. About 15 years ago he shot and killed Sheriff BEAUMONT at Clarksville, Tenn., and by some means managed to escape both the pen and the gallows. It is said that he also at one time killed a negro. BRAME and WOOTEN had lately been at outs over some matter, and the shooting was no surprise to the people. BRAME met a son of WOOTEN's the day before the killing and threatened the life of the boy and also sent word that he would kill WOOTEN on sight. On Thursday BRAME rode up to the grocery kept by WOOTEN, with a drawn pistol and at once the shooting began. BRAME was shot twice and died in a few minutes. WOOTEN was not touched. WOOTEN went at once to Hopkinsville and surrendered himself to the authorities. If all reports be true he was certainly justifiable in doing the killing. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, T! ue., Jan. 26, 1897)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pritchett Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2436 Message Board Post: Died in Hopkinsville Mrs. John W. PRITCHETT, of Hopkinsville, died Wednesday morning of heart disease. She was perhaps 60 years of age, and had many friends and relatives in Madisonville. She was in Madisonville last summer on a visit. She was highly respected by all who knew her. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Jan. 15, 1897)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lacy, Boyle, Young, Rice Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2435 Message Board Post: REV. N. LACY DEAD THE VENERABLE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL PASSES AWAY At an Early Hour Sunday Morning After a Brief Illness at His Home Near This City--Had Been a Minister of the Baptist Church for Over Half a Century---The Funeral Yesterday The people of Madisonville were not surprised Sunday morning when they heard the news that the Rev. N. LACY had passed away during the night. He had been seriously ill for about two weeks with grip and pneumonia, and his friends had been warned of the fact that the beloved preacher could not recover, that still death might come at any time. Mr. LACY was born eighty years ago last October in Christian county, this state, where he lived for many years. It was there, if we mistake not, where he was licensed and ordained to preach. He had been engaged in the ministry as a Baptist preacher for more than half a century. He has for many years been a citizen of Hopkins county, and at the time of his death was living at his own home near Madisonville. Some twenty-five or thirty years ago Mr. LACY was well known as a teacher, and for many years he followed this profession in connection with that of the ministry. In all the callings and professions of life in which Mr. LACY engaged he always acquitted himself with honor to that calling and with credit to himself. He was indeed a noble and honest man. He was upright in all his dealings with his fellow man, and had the good will of all who knew him. He led a useful life and at the end of the journey closed his day at peace with all mankind. He was the father of a large family of children. Two sons, Mr. Will LACY, of Evansville, and Dr. John LACY, of Nashville, and three daughters, Mrs. Dr. H.D. BOYLE and Mrs. C.H. YOUNG, of Madisonville and Mrs. L.M. RICE survive him. He also leaves a wife his sacred memory. These are all good people and they sorrow for the demise of a kind father and an affectionate husband. The remains were taken to Odd Fellow's Cemetery yesterday, where they were laid by the side of loved ones gone before. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Tue. Jan. 12, 1897) note: Exact name and dates from his monument in Odd Fellow's! cemetery, HCGS cemetery books. prb

Hello, Does anyone know of a Rogers (Daniel or any other Rogers) that might have been in Christian Co. abt. 1800 - 1820 who might have had a son names Joel Rogers? If anyone has any information, I would be extremely greatful. Thank You. Eileen Rogers Mullins nemullins@msn.com _________________________________________________________________ Share your photos without swamping your Inbox. Get Hotmail Extra Storage today! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es

Anyone doing research on the Hamilton Family of Christian Co. Ky. Susan Mary Hamilton ( 1850-1888) m. Young Long in Hopkinsville, Ky. on Sept. 18th, 1867. Would love to know more about her family. Mimi

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Boggess Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2434 Message Board Post: Miss Nellie BOGGESS, a young lady school teacher in Christian county, choked to death last week in the presence of her pupils. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Tue., Dec. 15, 1896)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blankenship or Blankinship Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/746.749.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the additional info. I also have the Obit from the New Era News as well. Plus we have the info from the family bible. It looks like Henry was ever bit 120 years old, with out doubt. But there are still many unanswered questions.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Clark Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2433 Message Board Post: A Sad Death Miss Sallie CLARK, of Crofton, died Tuesday and the body was buried the next day. She was the only sister of Miss Lula CLARK, one of the teachers in the Madisonville public school. Miss CLARK was in this city the Sunday week before her death, on a visit to friends. She returned not fully well and was taken to her bed the next day. She was about 22 years of age and was much beloved by all who knew her. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Fri., Nov. 27, 1896)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blankenship Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/746.749.1 Message Board Post: Fairview Review) OLDEST MAN IN KENTUCKY A Christian County Citizen Dies at a Very Old Age Henry BLANKENSHIP, whose sickness was mentioned in the last issue of the Review, died at his home some three miles north of this place, and was buried at Goshen grave yard. The immediate cause of his death was a general give down of the whole system. "Uncle" Henry BLANKENSHIP, as he was called, was born in Chesterfield county, Virginia, March 24, 1776. He came to Christian county in the early part of this century and has lived in either Todd or Christian county ever since. He was married when quite young. He is the father of fifteen children, eleven of whom are still living, the oldest is 70 and the youngest 36 years old. He, as far as we can learn, never joined any church, but was always a good, quiet, peaceable citizen. He was followed to his last resting place by a large concourse of people. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Tue., Nov. 17, 1896) note: I have no relationship to this family - I am merely posting obituaries from the 1890's Madisonville Hustler newspapers. prb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blankenship Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mAB.2ACE/2432 Message Board Post: Fairview Review) OLDEST MAN IN KENTUCKY A Christian County Citizen Dies at a Very Old Age Henry BLANKENSHIP, whose sickness was mentioned in the last issue of the Review, died at his home some three miles north of this place, and was buried at Goshen grave yard. The immediate cause of his death was a general give down of the whole system. "Uncle" Henry BLANKENSHIP, as he was called, was born in Chesterfield county, Virginia, March 24, 1776. He came to Christian county in the early part of this century and has lived in either Todd or Christian county ever since. He was married when quite young. He is the father of fifteen children, eleven of whom are still living, the oldest is 70 and the youngest 36 years old. He, as far as we can learn, never joined any church, but was always a good, quiet, peaceable citizen. He was followed to his last resting place by a large concourse of people. (Source: Madisonville Hustler, Tue., Nov. 17, 1896

Hello, Would anyone know anything about Daniel Rogers who lived in Christian Co. in 1810? I'm trying to find out who his wife and children were and parents if anyone knows. There is an obituary in the Nashville Christian Advocate for him that states: Daniel Rogers born Granville Co., NC Aug 15, 1755 was a Rev War Veteran. Moved to Chester Co SC but moved on to Christian Co KY in 1809 then to Henry Co TN in 1822 and then to Ripley MS in 1846 when he died in the residence of his son Wiley Rogers, March 1, 1849. Any information would be very helpful. Thank You, Eileen Rogers Mullins nemullins@msn.com