Michele, The first Catholic Church in Knottsville was St. Lawrence, founded in 1821. My index to Webb's Centenary of Catholicity in Kentucky says it is (as of 1983) still currently active. The same index shows a St. William's Church, founded in 1887, also in Knottsville, with St. Lawrence as a mission, or St. William as a mission of St. Lawrence. It, also, was still currently active in 1983. It's a bit confusing. Knottsville is not really big enough for two Catholic Churches. I guess you can take your pick. I'd be inclined to go with St. Lawrence, but can't really say for sure. Hope this helps. Loriprix@worldnet.att.net '

I don't know if this will help or not but my husband has ancestors in the Catholic Church Cemetery in Daviess Co. There are two together St. Lawrence and Mater Delorosa cemeteries. There is a book that was published by or for the Dioceses there that may be of help to you. Also you will want to contact Sam McDowell. He has a printing/publishing place near. McDowell Publications 11129 Pleasant Ridge Road Utica, KY 42376 (502) 275-4075 (800) 285-4075 sammcpub@aol.com Hope this helps, sheryl -----Original Message----- Michele, The first Catholic Church in Knottsville was St. Lawrence, founded in 1821. My index to Webb's Centenary of Catholicity in Kentucky says it is (as of 1983) still currently active. The same index shows a St. William's Church, founded in 1887, also in Knottsville, with St. Lawrence as a mission, or St. William as a mission of St. Lawrence. It, also, was still currently active in 1983. It's a bit confusing. Knottsville is not really big enough for two Catholic Churches. I guess you can take your pick. I'd be inclined to go with St. Lawrence, but can't really say for sure. Hope this helps. Loriprix@worldnet.att.net '