This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Watkins, Wells, Turner Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/pAB.2ACI/3241.1 Message Board Post: William R Watkins and Minnie Wells were my granparents. If you would like to 'compare notes' please contact me at v_bryson@msn.com. I have some of the more recent family history but am currently looking for family before my gggrandfather Bill Watkins. Looking forward to hearing from you.

The Kentucky Legislature is getting ready to drastically limit access to Kentucky vital records including BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES, and DIVORCE. (MILITARY RECORDS are also being limited but I do not know which bill is involved.) You can find the entire bill at: http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/record/04rs/HB100/SCS1.doc Death certificates will still be public record after 50 years but more recent death certificates will only be available to: 1. the decedent's widow or widower, 2. child eighteen (18) years of age or older 3. parent 4. grandparent 5. sibling eighteen (18) years of age or older 6. funeral director handling the decedent's funeral arrangements 7. personal representative of the decedent's estate 8. a named beneficiary of an insurance policy of the decedent 9. a person with a claim against the decedent's estate This means that genealogists can no longer order great-uncle Jasper's death certificate to see his parents' names. Birth records will be have limited access while the person is living but will still be public record after 100 years. Divorce and marriage records will be closed for 70 years. We are very late in the process. Jan 6-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 15-posted in committee Jan 29-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 30-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 2-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 3, 2004 Feb 10-3rd reading, passed 94-2 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Feb 11-received in Senate Feb 17-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules THIS TUESDAY, March 23, this bill will be voted on in the full Senate. If it passes, it will go to Gov. Fletcher for his signature into law. Call and email your senator and let him know that you want HB 100 to fail. Time is critical! Do it by Monday, at the latest. You can find your Senator at http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/whoswho/whoswho.htm Telephone: 502-564-8100 FAX : 502-564-6543 Postal address: 700 Capitol Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601 Toll Free Numbers - 2004 Session (only for Kentucky) Bill Status Line: 1-866-301-9004 Legislative Message Line: 1-800-372-7181 This is the same bill that failed in committee during the last Legislative session. The genealogists of the state worked together to stop its passage. Please pass this information along to others.

Oops! I had the wrong price. Please note the correct information below. Sharon Kentucky residents may be interested in attending a series of discussions about Kentucky life in the Great Depression sponsored by the Kentucky Historical Society. The Great Depression started earlier and lasted longer in Kentucky than it did in more urban states. Spend four evenings with noted historians Tracy Campbell and David Hamilton in a series of lively discussions about Kentucky life throughout the 1930s. The four topics to be discussed are: * "Kentucky during the Great Depression." Tracy Campbell begins the series with a detailed look at the impact of the Great Depression on the commonwealth. Thursday, April 8 * "Rural Life and the New Deal." David Hamilton shares how the New Deal affected the lives of rural Kentuckians. Thursday, May 13 * "Franklin Roosevelt in Kentucky." Tracy Campbell returns to discuss the public response to President Roosevelt's visit to Kentucky and his New Deal policy. Thursday, June 10 * "Depression Diversions: 1930s Popular Culture." David Hamilton concludes by exploring books, movies, music, and other aspects of cultural life in the thirties. Thursday, July 8 Background reading materials will be provided and a Depression-era dessert will be served at each session. All sessions begin at 7 p.m. at the Kentucky History Center. The fee is $45 for members of the Kentucky Historical Society or $50 non-KHS members. Preregistration and prepayment are required because attendance is limited. You may register and pay with a credit card by calling Joanie DiMartino at (502) 564-1792 ext. 4467. Kentucky Historical Society Attn: Joanie DiMartino 100 West Broadway Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-1792 ext. 4467 <mailto:joanie.dimartino@ky.gov> joanie.dimartino@ky.gov. <http://history.ky.gov/> http://history.ky.gov <http://history.ky.gov/Programs/ky101.htm> http://history.ky.gov/Programs/ky101.htm

Kentucky residents may be interested in attending a series of discussions about Kentucky life in the Great Depression sponsored by the Kentucky Historical Society. The Great Depression started earlier and lasted longer in Kentucky than it did in more urban states. Spend four evenings with noted historians Tracy Campbell and David Hamilton in a series of lively discussions about Kentucky life throughout the 1930s. The four topics to be discussed are: * "Kentucky during the Great Depression." Tracy Campbell begins the series with a detailed look at the impact of the Great Depression on the commonwealth. Thursday, April 8 * "Rural Life and the New Deal." David Hamilton shares how the New Deal affected the lives of rural Kentuckians. Thursday, May 13 * "Franklin Roosevelt in Kentucky." Tracy Campbell returns to discuss the public response to President Roosevelt's visit to Kentucky and his New Deal policy. Thursday, June 10 * "Depression Diversions: 1930s Popular Culture." David Hamilton concludes by exploring books, movies, music, and other aspects of cultural life in the thirties. Thursday, July 8 Background reading materials will be provided and a Depression-era dessert will be served at each session. All sessions begin at 7 p.m. at the Kentucky History Center. The fee is $40 for members of the Kentucky Historical Society or $45 non-KHS members. Preregistration and prepayment are required because attendance is limited. You may register and pay with a credit card by calling Joanie DiMartino at (502) 564-1792 ext. 4467. Kentucky Historical Society Attn: Joanie DiMartino 100 West Broadway Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-1792 ext. 4467 <mailto:joanie.dimartino@ky.gov> joanie.dimartino@ky.gov. <http://history.ky.gov/> http://history.ky.gov <http://history.ky.gov/Programs/ky101.htm> http://history.ky.gov/Programs/ky101.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McGuire, Sullivan, Moore, Nelson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/pAB.2ACI/5197 Message Board Post: Looking for information on brothers Isaac and Samuel MCGUIRE. Both are believed to have been born in Floyd County. Isaac born about 1812 married Delilah MOORE and Samuel born about 1815 married Emily SULLIVAN. I am descended from Samuel's son David who married Minerva NELSON CLICK in 1867. Would love to trade information with any other descendants.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hamilton-Fitzpatrick-Auxier Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/pAB.2ACI/1888.1889.1891 Message Board Post: You will find a lot of Information on Hamilton at my web site. http://www.geocities.com/~kahamilton [No longer any good] Can you send me the new Web site address please. Thank you, Pat

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sizemore Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/pAB.2ACI/2745.2757.2759 Message Board Post: Hi cuz. Winnie and William are also my ggggrandparents all ways nice to meet one lol. do you by any chance have infor that you would share if so please send it to kentuckyblue51@hotmail.com Thank you so much Helen Sizemore

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/pAB.2ACI/4722.2 Message Board Post: David, I have an obituary for Henry Hobb Lawson and one for Dewey Morgan Lawson also. I will email it to you if you want. I found them when researching for my Lawson line and held on to them. My email address is charlene_lawson@yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stanley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/pAB.2ACI/5196 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on the Stanley's from W.VA William and Alma had 4 children, Isabelle Virgil, Maud and Inez. I do know that Maud married a Bond in 1919. Any help will be much appreciated!!

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/pAB.2ACI/5195 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on the Stanley's from W.VA William and Alma had 4 children, Isabelle Virgil, Maud and Inez. I do know that Maud married a Bond in 1919. Any help will be much appreciated!!

Rick, We may have "spoken" before on the McGee family. Check all various spellings of McGee: MackGehee/McGhee/Magee/Megee/McGee also check McKee/McKey. I believe that Merreman/Merriman/Merryman McGee is the father of Elizabeth "Betsy" McGee and William McGee. See Joseph Bryant and Betsy McGee marriage bond below. I believe you should look for Joseph and Betsy McGee Bryant in Scott Co. VA as Merriman McGee is there in 1830. See records below. I hope this helps. Sarah Ann 1800 Burke County, NC Census: Name (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) 0 to-10 10-16 16-26 26-45 45+ 0 to-10 10-16 16-26 26-45 45+ Others Slaves 751 23 Gilson Wilburn 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 1 1 0 00 752 14 Gibson William 2 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 00 753 23 Gibson Nathan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 753 24 Gibson Mary 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 753 25 Gibson Joseph 3 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 753 31 Gibson Robert 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 753 32 Gibson Stephen 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 00 775 30 McGee Merreman 2 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 776 5 McGee Pattrick 0 1 0 1 0 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 Note: Believe this to be Patrick McGee, Jr. Floyd Co. KY Court Records: 1811 Aug. 22 Marriage Bond by John McKee and Jonathan Mayo for a marriage shortly to be had between John McKee and Elizabeth Hager (b. 04 MAR 1782 Father: John Hager SR Mother: Mary Ann Shrader 1811 Aug. 22 John McKee married Elizabeth Hager 1811 Sept. 23 Indenture by Thomas McGee of Owen Co. VA(?) KY to Ison Hall, of Floyd Co. KY in the amount of $500.00 for 500 acres of land on Big Sandy River, startling at Shelvey's Creek. Attest: James Morgan, Isam Hall and Absom Beavers. Most likely Thomas McGee b. abt.1780 son of John MCGEE I b: in Virginia and Elizabeth Froman b: in Frederick Co., Virginia; married Elizabeth McGee 23 DEC 1802 in Nelson Co. Kentucky. Brothers John McGee and Patrick McGee, Jr. 1813 September Term Court held Monday, Sept. 27th, 181 at Prestonsburg. Those Justice present: Spencer Atkins, James Lacy and William Martin.Richard Damron, Appellant: Vs Merriman Megee, Appellee: Judgement made for plaintiff for 40 shillings and cost. 1818, Jan. 28 Indentured by William James Mayo, Guardian to heirs of William Morgan, deceased, to Merriman Magee in the amount of $156.00 for 130 acres located on Shelby Creek, a branch of the Big Sandy River. 1818 May 12 Marriage Bond by Joseph Bryant and William McGee for a marriage shortly to be had between Joseph Bryant and Betsey McGee. Mr. Wm. J. Mayo, Clerk. Sir: Please to issue license for my daughter Betsy and Joseph Bryant as I am willing to the marriage. Attest: Moses Damron Signed: Mariman McGee, William McGee May 11, 1818 1818 May 15 Joseph Bryant married Betsy McGee 1820 Floyd Co. KY Census Gibson, William 12000121001 Magee, Merriman 00010120001 Note: Gibson, William 12000121001 and Magee, Merriman 00010120001 were living next to each other. 1821 Sept. 26 Marriage Bond by James McGee and Henry Weddington for a marriage shortly to be had between James McGee and Betsy Damron. Note: Elizabeth "Betsy Damron b. Abt. 1800 in Russell Co. VA. Father: Moses Dee Damron, Jr. and Sarah Adkins. 1821 Sept. 27 James McGee married Betsy Damron Floyd Co. KY 1830 Scott Co. VA Census: Name Free White Males/ Free White Females:Under 5; 5-10; 10-15; 15-20; 20-30; 30-40, 40-50; 50-60; 80-90; 90-100; Over 100 Slaves Free Colored McGee Merryman 1 male 60-70, 1 fem under 5, 1 fem 50-60 1830 Pike Co. KY Census Gipson, Joal Gipson, Nathan Gipson, William McGee, James Note: James McGee married Betsy Damron Floyd Co. KY? From: <rebelforlife00@aol.com> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 4:26 PM Subject: [KYFLOYD] Joseph Bryant & Betsy McGee md.1818 Floyd co. Ky. Surnames: Hall,Mitchell,Mullins,Bryant,Stumbo Does anybody know anything about this Joseph & Betsy md.may-15-1818.who were their children?, where are they later on?.any and all help is most appreciated... Thank you, rick

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hall,Mitchell,Mullins,Bryant,Stumbo Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/pAB.2ACI/5194 Message Board Post: Does anybody know anything about this Joseph & Betsy md.may-15-1818.who were their children?, where are they later on?.any and all help is most appreciated... Thank you, rick

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/pAB.2ACI/5186.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I don't think you would need to ask permission, but to be you could stop at the Morrisons, who live in the big house near the cemetery, you could let them know why you want to visit the cemetery. I feel sure it will be no problem. I think the cemetery is on The Marshall property (the old Elmon Clark farm), and Mrs. Marshall would not mind. She is getting very old, and I am not sure if she still lives on the property. I'm sure she would not mind for anyone to visit the cemetery. She is a very nice person. Bobby W. Wells

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/pAB.2ACI/5186.1.1 Message Board Post: Mr Wells, Thank you so much that is the one I'm talking about. I will be coming that way next weekend. Do I need to get premission off of anyone to get to it.

I am looking for a copy of a marriage certificate or marriage bond. I am looking for marriage information on William CRUM & Mary Horn marriage on 4 March 1826. Thanks in advance, Wanda Albrecht

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hicks, Brown Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/pAB.2ACI/2571.2590 Message Board Post: Carolyn, ARe you still on this board? A friend of mine has info on Hiram and children you might need. Raymonda Allen for Jane Alcock

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hicks, Brown Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/pAB.2ACI/2323.2334.1 Message Board Post: Would you have any documentation such as a will or probate to show that Aulse was the father of Hiram born 1806? We have looked high and low but find nothing. Thanks Raymonda Allen for Jane Alcock

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/pAB.2ACI/5050.1.1 Message Board Post: Adam's Brother, John, was G-Grandfather... married America Hall. If you have any pictures or stories about any of the family that you would like to share, please do contact me. Also, any information on the connected Martin/Turner/Hall families is in our line too. Many Thanks. Victoria

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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/pAB.2ACI/5191.1 Message Board Post: Hi: I'm trying to locate any info on the death of James B. Wallen b. 1853 d.1894. Also, trying to locate birth and death info on Judith Wallen b. 1913 d.1919. Thank you.