This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Coldiron-Blanton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AB.2ACI/6932 Message Board Post: Otto, I am trying to follow up on somethings now that I have a moment to work on my family history. Did I ever provide to you how I am connected to Lula Coldiron? Let me know and I can get you the info if I did not. Thank you

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/3AB.2ACI/6931.2 Message Board Post: Holly has the following story about Devil Jim Turner posted on her web site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~seky/famfile/turner/djt.html

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/3AB.2ACI/6931.1 Message Board Post: Have you looked on Holly's web site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~seky/ You can also send her email direct. Her email address is posted on the above website and she has returned email that I have sent her recently.

Here are a couple more obits that my cousin June gave me last spring. Phyllis Hester Slone Reynolds Hester Slone Reynolds, age 45, of Leburn, Ky., died at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington, following heart surgery. She was born April 16, 1940, she was the daughter of Sylvester Slone and Phebia Slone. She was preceded in death by her brother Ray Slone and sister Helen Marie Slone. She is survied by her father, Sylvester Slone of Pippa Passes; her mother, Phebia Slone of Pippa Passes; her husband Paschal Reynolds of Lima, Ohio; one daughter, Sandra Lynn Slone of Wapakoneta, Ohio; two brothers, Bethel Slone of St. Mary's, Ohio, Raffie Slone of Carrie; eight sisters, Pearl Maggard of Hollybush. Goldia Weghorst of Portsmouth, Ohio, Sylvia Kohlhorst of Lima, Ohio, Betty Stebleton of Wapakoneta, Ohio, Ruby Slone of Garrett, Ind., Ruth Pfefferkorn of Asborn, Ind., Rita Mosley of Lima, Ohio, Avenelle Slone of Leburn; four grandchildren; host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, June 9 at 10 a.m. at the Hollybush Regular Baptist Church, Hollybush, with Rev Frank Slone, Burton Ratliff, Vansel Slone and Emitt Slone officiating. Burial followed in the Jimmy Slone Cemetery, Pippa Passes. Hindman Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Transcribed by Phyllis Reynolds Goelz 12/12/2005 **PRG Note: Paper name unknown - believe death date was June 1985 Nancy Ann Reynolds Nancy Ann Reynolds, age 85 of Sunman, Ind., formerly of Knott County, passed away Saturday, March 5, 1983, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, after a length illness. She was the daughter of Woolery Campbell and Polly Fuller Campbell. She is survived by three sons, Paul of Dayton, Ohio, Charles of Connersville, Ind., and T.J. of Mallie; seven daughters, Velma Taylor and Maxine Sparkman of Dayton, Ohio, Betty Miller of Vandalia, Ohio, Ruby Reynolds of Connersville, Ind., Clova Lowe of Rising Sun, Ind., Mary Jane Combs of Jacksonville, Fla., and Floys Short of Sunman, Ind.; one brother, Marion Campbell of Dayton, Ohio; two sisters, Lola Clark of Celina, Ohio, and Kate Burton of Vicco; and 24 grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 8, at 10 a.m. at the Reynolds Fork Regular Baptist Church, Mallie. Regular Baptist Ministers officiated. Burial followed in the Reynolds Family Cemetery at Mallie. Hindman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Transcribed by Phyllis Reynolds Goelz 12/12/2005

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/3AB.2ACI/6931 Message Board Post: I am trying to get a pamplet or book written by Holly Fee entitled "Devil Jim Turner-Outlaw" If any one could give me some info I would greatly apprecitate it. My husband is kin to the Middletons and is trying to research his family history.

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/3AB.2ACI/6927.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Larry.. you are very welcome . Next time give us a shout when u come on the site.. .

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/3AB.2ACI/6927.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Lois i want to thank you for all the information ang letting me on the Hall High board. I saw some people i knew and did,nt know Dalton Buttermore offered to let me have some old copies of Liggett 20 yrs ago. But never got around to doin it but thanks to you i now have 23 pic. Again thanks alot. LP Eldridge

Anyone know the parents of Mr. Matison GROSS, b. ca. 1870, place unknown, was married to Jane Bledsoe at one point, I believe he died before 1901. Children (that I have documented) of Matison Gross & Jane Bledsoe: Dewey GROSS, b. 9 Jan 1899, d. 4 Jan 1988, married Katie (poss. BROWNING) Mallie GROSS, b. 9 Apr. 1897, d. 18 Dec. 1895, married C. B. CAUSEY Betty GROSS, unknown I have a computer crash of sorts and lost some data. Thanks! Melva

Well, after a long delay, I am back to transcribing some old obits that I've had as well as a couple of more recent ones. Phyllis The obits for today are: Woman, 73 Is Heart Victim Mrs. Short Here With Daughter Mrs. Sallie Short, 73, who had been staying the past few weeks with a daughter, Mrs. Marie Slone, at Slone's Nursing Home here, died there at 9:40 a.m. Saturday. Her death was attributed to a heart attack. Most of her life was spent at Hindman, Ky., but she had resided at Dayton, Ohio, for eight years before coming here. Born at Hindman, Ky., Jan. 22, 1897, she was the daughter of Wesley and Polly Ann Campbell Sparkman. She was married to Clabe Short, who died in 1950. She is survived by 11 children, Claude Short, Commodore Short and Mrs. Bingus (Dorcas) Pigman, all of Columbus, Ohio, Marion Short and Mrs. Leroy (Polly Ann) Pigman, both of Dayton, Ohio, Berlin Short and Mrs. Carlos (Martha) Amburgey, both of Hindman, Ky., Wesley Short, R.R. 6, Greensburg; Linzy Short, Sunman, Mrs. Earl (Mazeda) Miller, Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. John (Marie) Slone, R.R. 4, Greensburg. Also surviving are a brother, Howard Sparkman, Salem; a sister, Mrs. Dovie Campbell, Hamilton, Ohio: 27 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Private visitation at Olinger-Pearson Funeral Home will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday and the body will then be taken to Hindman, Ky., for funeral services and burial. Transcribed by Phyllis Reynolds Goelz 12/11/2005 **PRG Note: Paper name unknown - death date was 2/14/1970 Sallie AKA Sarah/Sally Sparkman Foister "Burgy" Amburgy Foister "Burgy" Amburgy, 68, of Eatonville, passed away at home, Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999. He had retired as coach and teacher from Hudloft Jr. High and Pierce County Parks and Recreation. He was an avid gardener and hunter. His grandchildren and cats were his great love. Burgy was born in Sassafras, KY, in 1931. He graduated from Morton High School and UPS and was a basketball referee for 30 years. He served in the USAF. Survivors: wife, Ginger; daughters, Heather, Carroll, Christine, Holly and Lisa; sons, Kevin and Brian; sister Christine Benson; brothers Guy, Byron and Gene; three grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Roy and Donna Watters, Darold Talley, Teri and Steve Shelton, and Dr. T. Van Eaton. Memorial services Monday, Sept. 20th, at 1:00 p.m. at Fir Lane Memorial Chapel. Reception following. Transcribed by Phyllis Reynolds Goelz 12/11/2005 **PRG Note: Posted in the Tacoma News Tribune, Tacoma, WA Curt Short Curt Short, age 77 of Winchester, Kentucky died Thursday, March 31, 2005 at Randolph Nursing Home. He was born at Mallie, Kentucky, the son of the late Hiram and Catherine Sparkman Short. He served in the U.S. Army 1945-1949. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. He is survived by his wife: Glenna Cornett Short; 3 sons: Michael (Toni), Larry B. (Nita) Short all of Winchester, David (Robin) Short of Richmond; 1 sister Dovie Ritchie, Mansfield, Kentucky; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home, with Jeff Bullard officiating. Burial followed in Fountain Park Cemetery, under the direction of Walker Funeral Home. "Journey Home" As we travel down life's pathway, Seeing changes day by day, Jesus takes my hand and guides me, On a journey far away. Walking daily with my Savior In the sunshine and the rain, Listening to a sweet voice whisper, Soon I will be coming again. Some dear ones have gone before me, Jesus called them home to rest Where no pain will ever hurt them, There is peace and happiness. Come go with me to a beautiful city To meet with loved ones gone before. Oh! The joy of that reunion, Praising God forevermore. Transcribed by Phyllis Reynolds Goelz 12/11/2005 **PRG Note: Exact paper name unknown

Polly is buried at Resthaven Cem dates-- 28 May 1878--15 Nov 1965. A copy of her death certificate or an obit from the Harlan Enterprise might give her parents names---Janette Nolan In a message dated 12/10/05 10:54:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, dudpa@runnelsfork.com writes: > Does anyone know who the parents and grandparents of Polly Cornett that > married Joseph Davidson were? I'm trying to place her in my Cornett line > and having a little difficulty since I have sooo many Polly and Mary/Polly > Cornetts. > > >

Does anyone know who the parents and grandparents of Polly Cornett that married Joseph Davidson were? I'm trying to place her in my Cornett line and having a little difficulty since I have sooo many Polly and Mary/Polly Cornetts. Thanks for the help. Phyllis -----Original Message----- From: James Poisson [mailto:jpoisson0049@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 10:41 AM To: KYHARLAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [KYHARLAN] Obituary of Mag Bailey Is this the same Mag Bailey that was a boot-legger years ago? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Brown" <maxandjerry@yahoo.com> To: <KYHARLAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 12:00 AM Subject: [KYHARLAN] Obituary of Mag Bailey > >From the Harlan Daily Enterprise (also reported in the Reuters News Service and National Public Radio) > > Maggie "Aunt Mag" Bailey Clovertown, KY > December 3, 2005 > Maggie "Aunt Mag" Bailey, Clovertown, died Dec. 3, 2005, at Harlan ARH Hospital. > Bailey was a Kentucky Colonel and an honorary member of Gabriel's Red Hat Club. She believed in the Christian faith. > She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Polly Cornett Davidson; her husband, Lora Bailey; brothers: Willard Davidson, Cecil Davidson and Tyree Davidson; sisters: Sally Jones, Maude Hurst, Judy Holcomb and Lovella Halcomb; a nephew, Wayne Halcomb; and a great-great-nephew, Joshua Fee. > Survivors include a nephew, Don Halcomb and wife, Helen, Harlan; great-nephews: Tommy Halcomb and wife, Tracy, California; and Jimmy Wayne Halcomb, Oklahoma; great-nieces: Donna Court and husband, Charles, Texas; Sherri Auld and husband, Brady, Arkansas; Mary Fee and husband Greg, Tennessee; and Judy Caudle and husband, Bob, Oklahoma; a sister-in-law, Ada Davidson, London; and two very special friends: Wanda Ramsey and Carol Jones. > Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rich Funeral Home. > Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Howard Farmer, the Rev. Joe Howard and the Rev. Joshua Hensley officiating. > Burial will take place Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Resthaven Cemetery. > Pallbearers will be Jeff Brock, Wayne Ramsey and Jim Ball. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Gabriel's Red Hat Club. > Rich Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Notice entered Tuesday, December 06, 2005 > > JerryBrown > > > ==== KYHARLAN Mailing List ==== > Harlan Kentucky Websites. > Harlan County Research: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyharlan/ > Harlan county AHGP: http://www.ahgp.org/ > Harlan County ALHN: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyharla2/ > > ______________________________

This link wont open ! can you send it again.. Thanks Carol ----- Original Message ----- From: "J Taylor" <djctaylor@bellsouth.net> To: <KYHARLAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [KYHARLAN] Obituary of Mag Bailey > Yes this is the same Mag Bailey. Here's a link to an article from the > Lexington paper. > http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/news/13337741.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp > > Jerry > ----- Original Message ----- > From: James Poisson > To: KYHARLAN-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 11:41 AM > Subject: Re: [KYHARLAN] Obituary of Mag Bailey > > > Is this the same Mag Bailey that was a boot-legger years ago? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jerry Brown" <maxandjerry@yahoo.com> > To: <KYHARLAN-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 12:00 AM > Subject: [KYHARLAN] Obituary of Mag Bailey > > > > >From the Harlan Daily Enterprise (also reported in the Reuters News > Service and National Public Radio) > > > > Maggie "Aunt Mag" Bailey Clovertown, KY > > December 3, 2005 > > Maggie "Aunt Mag" Bailey, Clovertown, died Dec. 3, 2005, at Harlan ARH > Hospital. > > Bailey was a Kentucky Colonel and an honorary member of Gabriel's Red > Hat > Club. She believed in the Christian faith. > > She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Polly Cornett > Davidson; her husband, Lora Bailey; brothers: Willard Davidson, Cecil > Davidson and Tyree Davidson; sisters: Sally Jones, Maude Hurst, Judy > Holcomb > and Lovella Halcomb; a nephew, Wayne Halcomb; and a great-great-nephew, > Joshua Fee. > > Survivors include a nephew, Don Halcomb and wife, Helen, Harlan; > great-nephews: Tommy Halcomb and wife, Tracy, California; and Jimmy Wayne > Halcomb, Oklahoma; great-nieces: Donna Court and husband, Charles, Texas; > Sherri Auld and husband, Brady, Arkansas; Mary Fee and husband Greg, > Tennessee; and Judy Caudle and husband, Bob, Oklahoma; a sister-in-law, > Ada > Davidson, London; and two very special friends: Wanda Ramsey and Carol > Jones. > > Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rich Funeral > Home. > > Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the funeral > home > with the Rev. Howard Farmer, the Rev. Joe Howard and the Rev. Joshua > Hensley > officiating. > > Burial will take place Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Resthaven Cemetery. > > Pallbearers will be Jeff Brock, Wayne Ramsey and Jim Ball. Honorary > pallbearers will be members of Gabriel's Red Hat Club. > > Rich Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Notice entered > Tuesday, December 06, 2005 > > > > JerryBrown > > > > > > ==== KYHARLAN Mailing List ==== > > Harlan Kentucky Websites. > > Harlan County Research: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyharlan/ > > Harlan county AHGP: http://www.ahgp.org/ > > Harlan County ALHN: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyharla2/ > > > > > > > > ==== KYHARLAN Mailing List ==== > Harlan Kentucky Websites. > Harlan County Research: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyharlan/ > Harlan County: AHGP: http://www.ahgp.org/ > Harlan County ALHN: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyharla2/ > > > > ==== KYHARLAN Mailing List ==== > Harlan Kentucky Websites. > Harlan County Research: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyharlan/ > Harlan County: AHGP: http://www.ahgp.org/ > Harlan County ALHN: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyharla2/ > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.13.13/195 - Release Date: 12/8/2005 > >

Yes this is the same Mag Bailey. Here's a link to an article from the Lexington paper. http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/news/13337741.htm?template=contentModules/printstory.jsp Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: James Poisson To: KYHARLAN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 11:41 AM Subject: Re: [KYHARLAN] Obituary of Mag Bailey Is this the same Mag Bailey that was a boot-legger years ago? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Brown" <maxandjerry@yahoo.com> To: <KYHARLAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 12:00 AM Subject: [KYHARLAN] Obituary of Mag Bailey > >From the Harlan Daily Enterprise (also reported in the Reuters News Service and National Public Radio) > > Maggie "Aunt Mag" Bailey Clovertown, KY > December 3, 2005 > Maggie "Aunt Mag" Bailey, Clovertown, died Dec. 3, 2005, at Harlan ARH Hospital. > Bailey was a Kentucky Colonel and an honorary member of Gabriel's Red Hat Club. She believed in the Christian faith. > She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Polly Cornett Davidson; her husband, Lora Bailey; brothers: Willard Davidson, Cecil Davidson and Tyree Davidson; sisters: Sally Jones, Maude Hurst, Judy Holcomb and Lovella Halcomb; a nephew, Wayne Halcomb; and a great-great-nephew, Joshua Fee. > Survivors include a nephew, Don Halcomb and wife, Helen, Harlan; great-nephews: Tommy Halcomb and wife, Tracy, California; and Jimmy Wayne Halcomb, Oklahoma; great-nieces: Donna Court and husband, Charles, Texas; Sherri Auld and husband, Brady, Arkansas; Mary Fee and husband Greg, Tennessee; and Judy Caudle and husband, Bob, Oklahoma; a sister-in-law, Ada Davidson, London; and two very special friends: Wanda Ramsey and Carol Jones. > Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rich Funeral Home. > Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Howard Farmer, the Rev. Joe Howard and the Rev. Joshua Hensley officiating. > Burial will take place Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Resthaven Cemetery. > Pallbearers will be Jeff Brock, Wayne Ramsey and Jim Ball. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Gabriel's Red Hat Club. > Rich Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Notice entered Tuesday, December 06, 2005 > > JerryBrown > > > ==== KYHARLAN Mailing List ==== > Harlan Kentucky Websites. > Harlan County Research: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyharlan/ > Harlan county AHGP: http://www.ahgp.org/ > Harlan County ALHN: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyharla2/ > > ==== KYHARLAN Mailing List ==== Harlan Kentucky Websites. Harlan County Research: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyharlan/ Harlan County: AHGP: http://www.ahgp.org/ Harlan County ALHN: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyharla2/

Is this the same Mag Bailey that was a boot-legger years ago? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Brown" <maxandjerry@yahoo.com> To: <KYHARLAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 12:00 AM Subject: [KYHARLAN] Obituary of Mag Bailey > >From the Harlan Daily Enterprise (also reported in the Reuters News Service and National Public Radio) > > Maggie "Aunt Mag" Bailey Clovertown, KY > December 3, 2005 > Maggie "Aunt Mag" Bailey, Clovertown, died Dec. 3, 2005, at Harlan ARH Hospital. > Bailey was a Kentucky Colonel and an honorary member of Gabriel's Red Hat Club. She believed in the Christian faith. > She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Polly Cornett Davidson; her husband, Lora Bailey; brothers: Willard Davidson, Cecil Davidson and Tyree Davidson; sisters: Sally Jones, Maude Hurst, Judy Holcomb and Lovella Halcomb; a nephew, Wayne Halcomb; and a great-great-nephew, Joshua Fee. > Survivors include a nephew, Don Halcomb and wife, Helen, Harlan; great-nephews: Tommy Halcomb and wife, Tracy, California; and Jimmy Wayne Halcomb, Oklahoma; great-nieces: Donna Court and husband, Charles, Texas; Sherri Auld and husband, Brady, Arkansas; Mary Fee and husband Greg, Tennessee; and Judy Caudle and husband, Bob, Oklahoma; a sister-in-law, Ada Davidson, London; and two very special friends: Wanda Ramsey and Carol Jones. > Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rich Funeral Home. > Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Howard Farmer, the Rev. Joe Howard and the Rev. Joshua Hensley officiating. > Burial will take place Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Resthaven Cemetery. > Pallbearers will be Jeff Brock, Wayne Ramsey and Jim Ball. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Gabriel's Red Hat Club. > Rich Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Notice entered Tuesday, December 06, 2005 > > JerryBrown > > > ==== KYHARLAN Mailing List ==== > Harlan Kentucky Websites. > Harlan County Research: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyharlan/ > Harlan county AHGP: http://www.ahgp.org/ > Harlan County ALHN: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyharla2/ > >

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/3AB.2ACI/5717.2.1.2.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: On Elbert's death certificate it says March 1880, no day, so your day may be the correct one, because it is obvious on his death certificate that someone was unsure of his birthday, as for James Blevins, I found the same birthdate, an as I said before, I think he was quite a bit older than Margaret Fowler, which leads me to believe he had been married before maybe. I don't know much on James Blevins, but I wish I could find out who his parents are, and etc. I think he was born in Virginia, but it is possible he was born in HC Kentucky too.

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/3AB.2ACI/6928.1.2.1 Message Board Post: I'm soory, but I only have a copy of the index page which gives the year date, the parties names and the book and page #. If you need anything else you will have to get it from the court house.---Janette Nolan

Where is everyone getting that his name was William Alexander?

From the Harlan Daily Enterprise (also reported in the Reuters News Service and National Public Radio) Maggie “Aunt Mag” Bailey Clovertown, KY December 3, 2005 Maggie “Aunt Mag” Bailey, Clovertown, died Dec. 3, 2005, at Harlan ARH Hospital. Bailey was a Kentucky Colonel and an honorary member of Gabriel’s Red Hat Club. She believed in the Christian faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Polly Cornett Davidson; her husband, Lora Bailey; brothers: Willard Davidson, Cecil Davidson and Tyree Davidson; sisters: Sally Jones, Maude Hurst, Judy Holcomb and Lovella Halcomb; a nephew, Wayne Halcomb; and a great-great-nephew, Joshua Fee. Survivors include a nephew, Don Halcomb and wife, Helen, Harlan; great-nephews: Tommy Halcomb and wife, Tracy, California; and Jimmy Wayne Halcomb, Oklahoma; great-nieces: Donna Court and husband, Charles, Texas; Sherri Auld and husband, Brady, Arkansas; Mary Fee and husband Greg, Tennessee; and Judy Caudle and husband, Bob, Oklahoma; a sister-in-law, Ada Davidson, London; and two very special friends: Wanda Ramsey and Carol Jones. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rich Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Howard Farmer, the Rev. Joe Howard and the Rev. Joshua Hensley officiating. Burial will take place Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Resthaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Brock, Wayne Ramsey and Jim Ball. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Gabriel’s Red Hat Club. Rich Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Notice entered Tuesday, December 06, 2005 JerryBrown

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ledfords Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3AB.2ACI/6923.4.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: From everything I have read and know about, the original Aley's name was William Alexander Ledford.Course don't take my word as gospel because I have not seen any proof except what history I have read on the Ledfords.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ledford, Skidmore, Forester, Hall Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3AB.2ACI/6923.4.1.1.1 Message Board Post: My line goes directly back to the Ledfords, and have just a comment-or question- and correct if wrong, but wasn't the original Aley name, William Alias, and then all subsequent Aley's were probably named William Alias, also?