http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyharris/harrisresources.htm for those of us geographically-challenged people I put up the directions for finding the "vault" that James Dempsey sent to the list a few days ago. Along with this I included the library address, KY History Soc. Library link and KY Archives link, plus a list of items from the Library of Congress page telling what is available on the county - in microfilm or archives. Enjoy! Jo

To one and all, As one of my astute researchers noted, I could get an onslaught of requests. I agree. I ask that when you request a look-up that you limit it to specific individuals. For example, there are about 200 Smiths listed in the index, and some of these have multiple page references. I simply cannot list EVERY first name that goes with a given surname. So, please specify the person or persons by surname and first name. Thanks, Bob -- Bob Francis 1920A Butner St. Ft. Eustis, VA 23604 MY HOMEPAGE: http://www.shawhan.com/

To one and all, I know that it is rather late in the game to mention this but...this weekend I copied the entire allname index from Perrin's book. I'd be glad to look up names. Bob -- Bob Francis 1920A Butner St. Ft. Eustis, VA 23604 MY HOMEPAGE: http://www.shawhan.com/

To one and all, I've posted today's updated list for Perrin's book. The address is: http://www.shawhan.com/update.html -- Bob Francis 1920A Butner St. Ft. Eustis, VA 23604 MY HOMEPAGE: http://www.shawhan.com/

To one and all, As of today, all 250 books have been reserved. I am a bit amazed at how well we did on this project. In fact, I ordered extra books for future group members who might be interested. All those books are now taken. For those interested in purchasing the book yet who did not get their reservations in on time, there is still a way to order. Two businesses that I have worked with will have a VERY limited number of books available. These businesses are as follows: The Book Shop 706 Main St. Paris, Kentucky 606-987-8084 Cynthiana Museum Rt. 1, Box 490 Cynthiana, Kentucky 41031 (Mr. Harold Slade--606-234-7179) NOTE: For those who reserved a book through me, please send your money to me by August 15, 1999. After that date, I will take your name off the reserve list and the book will become available to someone else. Thanks to everyone for their wonderful support of this project. Bob Francis 1920A Butner St. Ft. Eustis, VA 23604 MY HOMEPAGE: http://www.shawhan.com/

Greetings everyone. I am looking for information about my gggrandfather. So far he has been a dead end, but things are growing on the net so fast, I put out this inquiry about once every 4 months or so. If anyone can help me break this dead end, let me know. Joseph Holden Born: March 1838 in Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky Married: August 10, 1876 in Morgantown, Indiana Died: May 19, 1925 Wife: Alice C. Johnson Born: March 1858 Died: October 16, 1939 in Vader, WA Daughter: Pearl Belle Holden Born: July 24, 1877 in Laketchy, Indiana Died: December 20, 1958 in Vader, Washington Chad Lupkes chadlupkes@hotmail.com My ICQ # is 26300544 http://putnam.genealogy.org

The 'new' vault is on Oddville Pike on the edge of town. Take 62 east from 27, cross railroad tracks, go about 1 mile east. On the right hand side is a large parking lot with a 1950's style office building at the rear, about 300' back from US62 next store to white victorian house nursing home. On the left hand side is a loading ramp, the entrance is there, the old dock entrance. Charles Feix is the temporary clerk. He is the local historican and genealogist. Has much of his collection, books and computer with him. His hours are 8:30-12 1-4pm ( I think) He is the one who has got all the good stuff in the local history room at the library. The Records. I called KDLA Frankfort at height of flood. Fortunately the local records department head Darrell Gapheart knew the very best restorers in Rochester--patent holders. They came right away with refrigerated semi. Freeze dried the books. I have worked with many of the restored volumes --- Fabulous job. Only major loss was signatures on recent deeds! People signed with felt tip pen!!! Many of the books had to be recreated because the bacteria and toxic chemicals from Paris made the papers permanently hazardous to human health. Anyway, everything I have looked for is there. Great job. jim dempsey

I am looking for any information on George Marshall. In the HISTORY OF BLUEGRASS; HARRISON, SCOTT, AND BOURBON COUNTIES Edited by William Henry Perrin he is mentioned as an Elder that was one of the Early preachers at Raven's Creek Baptist Church. His son John Washington Marshall was born in 1796 and he moved to Eddyville around 1816. If anyone has any other information about him I would appreciate the help. I do not have name of his wife, parents, or siblings. Thank you.

http://members.aol.com/MMichon/occasions.html This is a fantastic site and a very educational one, Please be patient and let the graphics down load.... Not only do you get the fireworks, but good music and the story of our flag & the Declaration of Independence. Have a good day..... jeannie <><

<A HREF="http://www.sos.state.ky.us/ADMIN/LANDOFFI/landoff2.htmh">http://www.sos. state.ky.us/ADMIN/LANDOFFI/landoff2.htmh </A> To all: I apologize for the misinformation. I've found so much info in the KY site, that I forgot that this info was given to me by a relative (with apologies to Susan for the oversight). Above is the correct link. Happy hunting! Barb

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/4188/julyfrth.html fascinating page, but be sure to click on the continue button at the bottom Jo

http://www.lafd.org/virtualfw.htm Enjoy, but also click on the button at he bottom of the page and read. Thanks to all and have a safe one, and remember to keep the wee ones away form the fireworks.... Jeannie <><

Hi Rick, If all of your relatives moved prior to 1877, you're right, the map won't do you any good. I can understand your frustration - you want to go but don't know which direction. Tell us more so that we can come up with some resources for you. Please start with the name that you're researching - Housh? My Clough line came from Rockingham Co., VA in the 1790s and he served in the Rev. War, so he had a land grant called a Warrant. If your relative was given a land grant, go the KYGENWEB site and you'll see a link for the land warrants (an actual photo of the land warrant). Have you checked out the Harrison Co. GENWEB Page? The Search feature doesn't seem to be working tonight but give it a second try. Check out the WebSite, I think there are volunteers who might be able to look in the files at the Annex for you. Barb

At 14:35 07/02/1999 EDT, Barb Hannah wrote: > >If you get to the Cynthiana Library or Court House Annex, take $10 with you >and buy a copy of their reprinted "1877 Map of Harrison County KY from New >and Actual Surveys Compiled and Published by D. G. Beers & Co, 27 South Sixth >St., Philadelphia". Here's my problem. My family was in Harrison County from about 1780 to 1810, had several children there, older children grew up and were married, then all moved en masse on to Indiana. I can find little of this time period. Apparently Perrin's book only covers families who were still present when he wrote it. Does anyone know of a similar work that might cover an earlier period? Are there court or other records of earlier periods in Harrison County at the Library or elsewhere? -- Rick Housh --

1. In what year was the flag first authorized by Congress? a. 1777; b. 1776; c. 1778 2. When was the flag first carried into battle? a. September 11, 1776; b. September 11, 1777; c. September 11, 1778 3. What battle was this? a. Battle of Saratoga; b. Battle of Monmouth; c. Battle of Brandywine 4. Over what foreign territory did it first fly in early 1778? a. Fort Augustine, Florida; b. Nassau, Bahamas; c. San Francisco, California 5. From what fort was the flag first flown in 1777? a. Fort Stanwix (New York); b. Fort Independence (Massachusetts); c. Fort Mifflin (Pennsylvania) 6. Originally it was decreed that the flag would have one star for each state and also one ______ for each state. a. bar; b. stripe; c. fleur-de-lis 7. When Vermont, in 1791, and Kentucky, in 1792, were admitted to the Union, what had to be increased to 15 in the flag? a. stripes; b. stars; c. stripes and stars 8. To avoid exorbitant cloth demands, Congress decided to limit the number of stripes to 13, representing the original 13 states, and add a star for each succeeding state. What year was that? a. 1793? b. 1818; c.1812 9. What name was given to the flag by William Driver, a 19th- century sea captain? a. Old Glory; b. Stars & Stripes; c. the Betsy Ross 10. Who said this about the flag? "We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing liberty."? a. Thomas Jefferson; b. Patrick Henry; c. George Washington [The answers are in the following e-mail.]

Helen, If you get to the Cynthiana Library or Court House Annex, take $10 with you and buy a copy of their reprinted "1877 Map of Harrison County KY from New and Actual Surveys Compiled and Published by D. G. Beers & Co, 27 South Sixth St., Philadelphia". It's a great booklet (8"x17") and has place names and people's names. I've been researching the Clough line for years and was told they were in the Oddville area. On the page for "Precinct No. 8", I found a notation for Smitsonville P.O. (Post Office, I presume) and found several Cloughs. On that single page there are approximately 75 names and there are 12 more pages just like it. If anyone has family in Harrison Co., I suggest s/he get a copy of the map booklet. They ask for a donation of $10. I got my copy at the Annex this spring and have referred to it a number of times. I don't know if they mail it. The Library had the maps printed as a fund-raiser, so I don't know how many might be left. Their phone number is 606-234-4881. In the Library, they have a tiny book on cemetery headstones that's well worth looking for. It mentions that it's a resurvey of an earlier version, so try to get the right version. Suggestion: Some of the records that are micro-fiched are not very legible. Some of the actual records at the Annex are easier to read. Barb Hannah Cincinnati, OH Researching: CLOUGH, NORMAN, HUDNALL, HASH

I am a resident of Harrison County and can also sing the praises of our Kentucky Room at our Cynthiana Public Library which is on Main Street. To find our relocated Clerk's office go east on Oddville Avenue [hwy 62]. The office is 1/2 block past the Harrison County Rural Electric office and is actually located in their annex across the street. Go to the left side entrance. Charles Feix mans the clerk's office and is very knowledgeable and helpful. If I can be of help when you get here, give me a call at 606-234-1059. Kay Withers

To one and all, I have updated my Perrin Book Project Web Page for today. The address is: http://www.shawhan.com/update.html I have only 7 books remaining that may still be reserved. Have a great 4th of July weekend everybody! -- Bob Francis 1920A Butner St. Ft. Eustis, VA 23604 MY HOMEPAGE: http://www.shawhan.com/

Dear Researchers of the Harrison County, Kentucky Mailing List, Having joined the List today, I will describe my reason for subscribing. Rev. Ransom LANCASTER has led me to the Harrison County, Kentucky research. Ransom LANCASTER died 30 Sep 1893, in Harrison County, after living in said county since before 1870. Can anyone tell me how to obtain his obituary? I hope to learn more about Rev. LANCASTER, especially the period of 1842 through 1850. On 8 or 13 May 1845, Rev. Ransom LANCASTER married Lucy White HARD, in Scioto County, Ohio. Thank you for any information you may have on this Methodist Episcopal minister, whose Post Office in the 1880's was Oddville. I look forward to meeting other researchers, and hope that you have success in your own family history quests! Randal W. Cooper mailto:rwcooper@kellnet.com

I think Harrison Co. library is one of the best in the area - I much prefer it to some other area libraries. Definitely go there, but also go to the new KY History Center in Frankfort. The history center has a website with a map. Louisville has several places worth visiting, IMHO, and the easiest way to find them is by checking out the AAA travel booklet for KY. I hope someone on this list tells us all how to find the "archived" replacement Harrison County clerk's spot where the records are being kept since the flood of '97 or '98 or whenever. I've heard about it, but don't know how to find it. Jo > We are soon going to vacation near Lexington, Kentucky, and I > wondered if anyone might have tips on researching in Harrison > County. > > Is there a library or genealogical society around there that > I should visit? I know that for some other places, there are > sometimes better libraries in a nearby county that actually > have better genealogy collections than the library in the > county you're interested in.