This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sgopaula Surnames: Meredith, Kelly, Phillips, Skaggs, Shirley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.grayson/9875/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have 2 different Meredith families I am trying to find more on. One is from my husband's side. The other is from my side. We are all naturally very curious to find out more and to see if they are part of the same family. My line: William Meredith born btw 1810-1815 in KY. Died btw 1880-1900 Married Margaret Theresa Dennis. Margaret went by Theresa. Theresa born 03 Dec 1828. Died 23 Jun 1911 in Jefferson County, KY. She is buried somewhere in Big Clifty, Kentucky. children: -Samuel Meredith born abt 1851 in KY -Elouisa (Louisa) M. Meredith. Born 19 Aug 1857 in Grayson County, KY. Died 20 Dec 1945 Jefferson County, KY. Buried in Evergreen Cemetery. Louisville, KY. Married William Francis Kelly 17 May 1877. License issued in Hardin County, KY. (My line) -William J. Meredith born 19 Aug 1857 in Grayson County, KY -Laura A. Meredith born in 26 Aug 1862 in Grayson County, KY -Arabelle "Belle" Meredith born 26 Aug 1862 in Grayson County, KY. Married William J. Phillips/Philips abt Aft. 20 Dec 1945. Died aft 20 Dec 1945. Probably in Jefferson County, KY. Husband buried in Evergreen Cemetery. Still unable to locate them in 1850. However, I am still looking. 1860 in Grayson County 1870 in Wallingford Precinct of Hardin County 1880 in Rock Creek, Grayson County 1900 in Big Clifty Precinct, Grayson County. 1900 is a head scratcher for me. Belle & Theresa are living together. Theresa is widowed. Belle is single. There is a little 12 year old boy name Willie Meredith living with them. Listed as a servant. In 1900 Elouisa is Louisville. 1910 Theresa is living with Belle's family in Louisville. Now my husband's side: I am currently reentering all my stuff in. Lost my file due to a virus. Louis Meredith. Born about 1805 in Kentucky. Married Lucinda Skaggs. Born about 1810 in Kentucky. Both died probably in Missouri. children: -James Meredith abt 1832 in KY -Joseph C. Meredith. Born 02 Jan 1834 Edmonson County, Kentucky. Died 20 Oct 1915 in Grayson County, KY. Married Nancy Ellen Shirley. Nancy born Nov 1840. Died btw 1900-1910. (husband's line) -William Meredith born abt 1836 in KY -Lucy Meredith born abt 1838 in KY -Elizabeth Meredith abt 1840 in KY -John Meredith born abt 1842 in KY -Willis Meredith born abt 1836 in KY -Reuben Meredith born abt 1844 in KY -Sarah Meredith born abt 1846 in KY -Thos Meredith born abt 1849 in KY -Amos Meredith born abt 1853 in KY in 1850 they are in Edmonson County, KY 1860 in Clay, Lafayette County , Missouri. 1870 in Camden, Ray County, Missouri Thank you in advance for your time. Anything would be appreciated. Best Wishes, ~Paula Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.