There were German prisoners that helped on surrounding farms during the World War II period. I heard my husband speak of having them on their farm at Stamping Ground because our men had gone off to fight and there was a lack of help to do the crops. He said they were well behaved and talked through an interpreter. My husband's grandfather came to the United States from Germany and the prisoners knew people by our surname back in Germany. I remember seeing some, but cannot remember where now. It was a long time ago. Maxine ********************** ----- Original Message ----- From: "Elaine Scott" <nrscote@nr.edu> To: <kyfayett@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 10:35 PM Subject: Re: [KYFAYETT] Army Base >I lived on Picadome Park in 1945 near Lafayette High school. I remember my >mother walking us to the field in front of the high school that was >undeveloped at that time to see the German prisoners of war that were being >held there behind a fence. She was surprised to see that they were young >blond innocent looking young boys like her brothers. They smiled a waved >at us children. We thought they would be monsters, but they seemed nice >and friendly. There must have been some sort of military presence in >Lexington. > >>>> rrothenbuhler@austin.rr.com 05/09/07 11:49 AM >>> > Hi List, > In the 1945 timeframe, was there an Army Base in Lexington or near? > If so, where is/was it located and how big was it? > > thanks, > robert

http://bgs.ky.gov/about/yesterday.htm has some information about German Prisoners and Bluegrass Station during WWII. Fiona -----Original Message----- Elaine, I did not realize about the German prisoners of war being held near Lafayette. List, Would anyone have additional info on this? Would there be a picture somewhere? robert No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.6/795 - Release Date: 5/9/2007 3:07 PM

List, Getting a little confused. I know outside of Richmond there is the large Lexington BG Depot, and another Lexington BG Depot just outside of Lexington on Briar Hill Rd, Rt 57. So where does Lafayette High School fit in here? The high school is nowhere near the two LBGDs. robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Rothenbuhler" <rrothenbuhler@austin.rr.com> To: <kyfayett@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 12:23 PM Subject: Re: [KYFAYETT] Army Base > Elaine, > I did not realize about the German prisoners of war being held near > Lafayette. > > List, > Would anyone have additional info on this? Would there be a picture > somewhere? > > robert > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Elaine Scott" <nrscote@nr.edu> > To: <kyfayett@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 9:35 PM > Subject: Re: [KYFAYETT] Army Base > > >>I lived on Picadome Park in 1945 near Lafayette High school. I remember >>my >>mother walking us to the field in front of the high school that was >>undeveloped at that time to see the German prisoners of war that were >>being >>held there behind a fence. She was surprised to see that they were young >>blond innocent looking young boys like her brothers. They smiled a waved >>at us children. We thought they would be monsters, but they seemed nice >>and friendly. There must have been some sort of military presence in >>Lexington. >> >>>>> rrothenbuhler@austin.rr.com 05/09/07 11:49 AM >>> >> Hi List, >> In the 1945 timeframe, was there an Army Base in Lexington or near? >> If so, where is/was it located and how big was it? >> >> thanks, >> robert >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> KYFAYETT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> KYFAYETT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > KYFAYETT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Elaine, I did not realize about the German prisoners of war being held near Lafayette. List, Would anyone have additional info on this? Would there be a picture somewhere? robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Elaine Scott" <nrscote@nr.edu> To: <kyfayett@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 9:35 PM Subject: Re: [KYFAYETT] Army Base >I lived on Picadome Park in 1945 near Lafayette High school. I remember my >mother walking us to the field in front of the high school that was >undeveloped at that time to see the German prisoners of war that were being >held there behind a fence. She was surprised to see that they were young >blond innocent looking young boys like her brothers. They smiled a waved >at us children. We thought they would be monsters, but they seemed nice >and friendly. There must have been some sort of military presence in >Lexington. > >>>> rrothenbuhler@austin.rr.com 05/09/07 11:49 AM >>> > Hi List, > In the 1945 timeframe, was there an Army Base in Lexington or near? > If so, where is/was it located and how big was it? > > thanks, > robert > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > KYFAYETT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > KYFAYETT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I lived on Picadome Park in 1945 near Lafayette High school. I remember my mother walking us to the field in front of the high school that was undeveloped at that time to see the German prisoners of war that were being held there behind a fence. She was surprised to see that they were young blond innocent looking young boys like her brothers. They smiled a waved at us children. We thought they would be monsters, but they seemed nice and friendly. There must have been some sort of military presence in Lexington. >>> rrothenbuhler@austin.rr.com 05/09/07 11:49 AM >>> Hi List, In the 1945 timeframe, was there an Army Base in Lexington or near? If so, where is/was it located and how big was it? thanks, robert ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYFAYETT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Like many inquires, I do a lot of research myself, but a recent post of cemeteries, in Jefferson County, KY I found the following at: > SOURCE: > _http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyjeffer/cems/germanreformedpresbyteriancemetery.html_ (http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyjeffer/cems/germanreformedpresbyteriancemetery.html) FOOTNOTES: #65. > 65. John Woolet, Sr., married first to Katherine Frederick, daughter of Andrew, married second 18 Aug 1831 to Elizabeth Lewis, widow of Michael, married 17 Mar 1839 to Mary Bullock, widow of Richard E. and daughter of Thomas & Susannah Graham. At this point I have no other data on identity of Elizabeth ? Lewis a widow of Michael, who became the second wife of Mr. Woolet, nor the identity of Thomas Graham the father of the 3rd wife of Mr. Woolet now buried in the Presbyterian cemetery. His wives seemed to be of short duration in the early 1800s. My inquiry is to see if there are any LEWIS or GRAHAM researchers on the list who may assist in the lineage of the LEWIS and GRAHAM families. In retrospect, to readers, the GRAHAM family name reaches back into early Kentucky pioneers, by way of N. C., from VA, from England and their marriages that made their homes in Clark County, Henry County, Green County, Fayette County, and migrations 1840s into early lands of MO using the then steam boats for travel from KY to MO. In Green County, KY the Graham name became and is still prevailing from the same Graham lineages. they have been traced back into early British Isles families. The MICHAEL former husband of Elizabeth appears to be a LEWIS by marriage. Has anyone a lineage of this MICHAEL? Was he a pioneer of KY or a son of a LEWIS pioneer of the 1790s? Appreciate any assistance. JOHN in CA (formerly of Louisville) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Robert, I grew up there in the 60's and 70's and the only Army base I remember was the Lexington Bluegrass Army Depot on Briar Hill Road between Lexington and Winchester. There's another larger LBAD just southeast of Richmond. One may be an annex of the other. If there was something around the Lexington area before that, it was before my time. Tom Montague ---- Robert Rothenbuhler <rrothenbuhler@austin.rr.com> wrote: > Hi List, > In the 1945 timeframe, was there an Army Base in Lexington or near? If so, where is/was it located and how big was it? > > thanks, > robert > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYFAYETT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi List, In the 1945 timeframe, was there an Army Base in Lexington or near? If so, where is/was it located and how big was it? thanks, robert

Robert, I took pictures of all three of your previous homes yesterday and they look very good. As soon as I get some other work done I will upload them and send them to your personal e-mail. BTW, at the Richmond Avenue home a "burly" guy came out of the house wanting to know why I was taking pictures of his house. I told him my reason for doing so and he asked me again, I answered again but by then he was getting a bit angry so I got in the car and left. Makes me wonder why he got upset.....hm? Joyce

The Kentucky Room has now reopened. I was there just this week. Fiona Don't let fear hold you back. http://www.fionayoungbrown.com http://www.movingbeyondfear.com http://www.kentishmaidcandles.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/fionayoungbrown -----Original Message----- You might try emailing the Central Library downtown; that is where the City Directories are located. They are in the Kentucky Room, unfortunately, we had a pipe burst in February and it did some damage to the room. I don't know if it has reopened or not. _www.lexpublib.org_ (http://www.lexpublib.org) Try this and maybe they can help you. Mary No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.2/785 - Release Date: 5/2/2007 2:16 PM

You might try emailing the Central Library downtown; that is where the City Directories are located. They are in the Kentucky Room, unfortunately, we had a pipe burst in February and it did some damage to the room. I don't know if it has reopened or not. _www.lexpublib.org_ (http://www.lexpublib.org) Try this and maybe they can help you. Mary ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Robert, Might I suggest you write a letter to that address, address it to "occupant," or whatever. Ask them if it is divided into apartments. You might ask if they know some older, longtime residents on the block that might have information any abt the old days. You would be surprised people will do and try to help you. We "oldies" know this from the days that snail mail was the only way to do research. Be sure to give the people your on-line address too. Or ask if you can call them. Send a SASE addressed to yourself. That makes all the difference in the world. [That also works when you send for a marriage lic, will, etc., to the harried, underpaid clerks offices. Most times they are on a tight budget. Plus it makes it so much easier for them to pop that copy in your completed enveloped. I always send at least $2. for copies, and they will let you know if that is sufficient.] Don't mean to teach here, but it may help, and can't hurt. Carleen ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

I live in Texas, so would not be able to visit the library.... robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "JoAnne Magner" <jomagner@sbcglobal.net> To: <kyfayett@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 2:24 PM Subject: Re: [KYFAYETT] My Parents in Lexington > Robert - There must be City Directories at the library that are issued > annually by the City. > > JoAnne > > Robert Rothenbuhler <rrothenbuhler@austin.rr.com> wrote: > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Hi List, > My parents lived at 154 Woodland from August 1940 to ?. They then moved to > 28 Richmond Ave before Sept 1942. Is there a way someone can find out when > exactly they move out of 154 Woodland and moved into the 28 Richmond Ave > house? I have already called the County Clerk's office and they could not > help me over the phone. > > > thanks, > > robert rothenbuhler > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > KYFAYETT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > KYFAYETT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Robert - There must be City Directories at the library that are issued annually by the City. JoAnne Robert Rothenbuhler <rrothenbuhler@austin.rr.com> wrote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi List, My parents lived at 154 Woodland from August 1940 to ?. They then moved to 28 Richmond Ave before Sept 1942. Is there a way someone can find out when exactly they move out of 154 Woodland and moved into the 28 Richmond Ave house? I have already called the County Clerk's office and they could not help me over the phone. thanks, robert rothenbuhler ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KYFAYETT-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi List, My parents lived at 154 Woodland from August 1940 to ?. They then moved to 28 Richmond Ave before Sept 1942. Is there a way someone can find out when exactly they move out of 154 Woodland and moved into the 28 Richmond Ave house? I have already called the County Clerk's office and they could not help me over the phone. thanks, robert rothenbuhler

Hello Robert, Anna is right. Go to http://www.pvdnetwork.com/PVDNet.asp?SiteID=116 as Anna stated, do not add the word "Avenue" to the address. It won't give you anything, just add "Woodland." Joan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anna" <annaupton@insightbb.com> To: <kyfayett@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 9:25 PM Subject: Re: [KYFAYETT] Apartment or House > This is the URL for the Fayette Property Valuation Administrator > > http://www.pvdnetwork.com/PVDNet.asp?SiteID=116 > > Just do a tax roll/property search for that address & you can pull up > owners, a map & a picture and more. > > Robert Rothenbuhler wrote: >> Hi List, >> My parents lived at 154 Woodland Ave, Lexington in the 1940 >> timeframe. Can anyone tell me if that address is an apartment or house? >> >> thanks, >> robert rothenbuhler >> > >

This is the URL for the Fayette Property Valuation Administrator http://www.pvdnetwork.com/PVDNet.asp?SiteID=116 Just do a tax roll/property search for that address & you can pull up owners, a map & a picture and more. Robert Rothenbuhler wrote: > Hi List, > My parents lived at 154 Woodland Ave, Lexington in the 1940 timeframe. Can anyone tell me if that address is an apartment or house? > > thanks, > robert rothenbuhler >

Thanks Joan. I was reading some old letters of my parents during the end of August, beginning of September 1940 when they moved from Ohio to Lexington, and it mentioned they were moving into an apartment. Will ask someone if they could drive by 154 Woodland and take a picture and send it to me if they have a digital camera. You say it looks like a house. Could it have a house with an apartment? thanks, robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joan Boetger" <boetger@earthlink.net> To: <KYFAYETT@rootsweb.com> Cc: <rrothenbuhler@austin.rr.com> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 5:41 AM Subject: Re: Apartment or House on Woodland Ave., Lexington > Robert, > > It looks like a house to me on this website. > I can't get a close enough look to confirm. > http://www.zillow.com/search/Search.htm?addrstrthood=154+Woodland+Ave&citystatezip=Lexington%2C+Kentucky&GOButton=%3CSPAN%3EGO%3C%2FSPAN%3E > > Also, go to this Google Map site at > http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ned=us&tab=nl&q= > then type in the address. > > Joan Boetger > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Robert Rothenbuhler" <rrothenbuhler@austin.rr.com> > To: <KYFAYETT@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 11:54 AM > Subject: [KYFAYETT] Apartment or House > > > Hi List, > My parents lived at 154 Woodland Ave, Lexington in the 1940 timeframe. > Can anyone tell me if that address is an apartment or house? > > thanks, > robert rothenbuhler >

Robert, It looks like a house to me on this website. I can't get a close enough look to confirm. http://www.zillow.com/search/Search.htm?addrstrthood=154+Woodland+Ave&citystatezip=Lexington%2C+Kentucky&GOButton=%3CSPAN%3EGO%3C%2FSPAN%3E Also, go to this Google Map site at http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ned=us&tab=nl&q= then type in the address. Joan Boetger ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Rothenbuhler" <rrothenbuhler@austin.rr.com> To: <KYFAYETT@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 11:54 AM Subject: [KYFAYETT] Apartment or House Hi List, My parents lived at 154 Woodland Ave, Lexington in the 1940 timeframe. Can anyone tell me if that address is an apartment or house? thanks, robert rothenbuhler

Hi List, My parents lived at 154 Woodland Ave, Lexington in the 1940 timeframe. Can anyone tell me if that address is an apartment or house? thanks, robert rothenbuhler