Feb 23, 1933 Cadiz Record LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO MISS KATE SHAW Death Came Early Monday Morning At Sister's Home in Cadiz Came to Cadiz Some Weeks Ago from Henderson Where She Had Resided Many Years. MISS KATE SHAW died early Monday morning at the home of the sister, MISS BIRD SHAW, on East Main street, following an illness of many weeks following complications brought on by flu. Miss Shaw was taken ill in Henderson, and after some weeks in the hospital there, was brought to the home of her sister in Cadiz, and for the past month her condition had b een regarded as most critical. Miss Shaw was born in Connellsville, Pa, and was the daughter of the late Capt. T.S. SHAW and Mrs. Shaw, a prominent couple of Cadiz for thirty years and whose deaths occured some years ago. After qualifying herself for a trained nurse she located in henderson, where the parents resided when she was a child, and while her work had taken her to other points and into other states, she had since continued to make Henderson her home. During that time, however, she often visited the family in Cadiz where she was held in loving esteem by all who knew her. Among the surviving relatives are two sisters and a brother - MISS BIRD SHAW, of Cadiz, MR TOM SHAW of Paducah, and MRS. J.H. MORRIS of Pulaski, Tenn. A large crowd of friends and loved ones attended the funeral and burial Tuesday afternoon. The funeral service was conducted at the Shaw home on East Main street, conducted b y her pastor, Dr. Douglas, pastor of the First presbyterian church in Henderson. Burial following in the family lot in East End Cemetery. The pall bearers were selected from intimate friends of the family and they were Messrs. John S. Lawrence of Paducah; and Van B. Alexander, J. Preston White, Ben T. White, E.T. McCarty and P.a. Blane. Those here from a distance for the funeral and burial were Mr and Mrs Gibney Oscar Letcher, Mr and Mrs. James Hodge, and Dr. Rutherford Douglas of henderson, Mrs John D. Shaw, Mrs Lucy S. Wilson, Mrs J. Noble Hall, Hopkinsville; Mr and Mrs Thomas, Shaw, Miss Rowene Shaw and Jack Shaw, and Mr John S. Lawrence of Paducah; Billy Cromwell, of West Point, Miss, and Dr. J.H. Morris and M.S. Morris and three little sons of Pulaski, Tenn. Mrs Beatrice Hoxie, who has been here for some weeks nursing Miss Shaw has returned to her home in Henderson. Betty - Trigg Co KyGenWeb - http://www.comsource.net/~kyseeker/kylines/kytg.html Christian Co KyGenWeb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~kychrist/christian4.htm WKy Families Database - http://www.dynasty.net/biz/kyseeker/public_html/wky/surnames.html * *****County Queries, Biographies and Surnames always welcome on the KyGenWeb County Pages!*****

Does anyone know where REPTON, KY is?

Greetings from the high desert of northern New Mexico, USA Great site, but I do not have much search time allowed on my subscription. Everything here is long distance. And I always thought KY was a fer piece from everything. <G> gijoeww2@etsc.com Seeking in KY; ALDRIDGE; BROWN; BUCHANAN; CHILDERS; COOK; EDWARDS; FRIDY; OWEN; RAMSEY; ROBERTS; RUSSEL; SPRINGFILED; TUCKER; WEBSTER; WILKERSON; and untold more. gijoeww2@etsc.net, a KY guy

OK, I went and done it and all i get for WEBSTER is the county.thanks a lot

In a message dated 4/24/98 12:47:19 PM Central Daylight Time, LFHalter@aol.com writes: << ---------- Descendants of Eli Jackson Melton 1 [1] Eli Jackson Melton b: October 14, 1820 Henderson Co., KY d: Abt. 1876 KY .. +Nancy E. Haynes *2nd Wife of [1] Eli Jackson Melton: .. +Elizabeth Minton b: October 20, 1818 KY m: October 12, 1842 Henderson Co., KY .. 2 Mary C. Melton b: 1845 .. 2 Samuel N. Melton b: 1846 .. 2 Joseph A. Melton b: 1848 Kentucky d: Abt. 1881 Kentucky ...... +Sophronia Catherine Austin b: January 09, 1847 Graves Co., KY m: April 08, 1870 d: June 14, 1870 Louisville, KY ...... 3 Cordelia Elizabeth Melton b: September 21, 1871 Union Co., KY d: November 14, 1948 Louisville, KY .......... +William Thomas Bright b: August 10, 1870 Graves Co., KY m: October 03, 1892 St. Jeromes, Fancy Farm, Graves Co., KY d: April 29, 1949 St. Louis, MO >> Francine, I notice here that you have a William Thomas Bright mentioned, is there any chance that he had a relative named Sarah? I had a Sarah Bright (Brite?) that was married into my Melton line also that came from KY to Maries and Phelps Co. MO. Thomas Melton was born around 1800 (not sure if he was born in KY or NC) he moved his family which included at least 5 sons from information handed down. Frank (my gg grandfather) was one of his sons, he married a Mary Ellen Tucker. He died in MO. in 1868-69, thus avoiding the Census. Mary was pregnant with their son (my g grandfather) at the time of his death George F. Melton. George lived his entire life in Maries and Phelps Co. but would often go to visit relatives in the Springfield area. I have not been able to tie this line directly into a certain lineage. Does anyone out there recognize these names or have any ideas??? Terry T.

>From 1876 to 1879, Benjamin F. Gibson was sheriff of Henderson County. He subsequently moved to Texas. I have seen a reference to "that unfortunate incident connected with Sheriff Gibson", and would greatly appreciate any further information related to the "incident". Thanks, Harold Gibson

I checked my copy of Posey Co. Indiana Cemetery Records 1814-1979 and find no Bebout Family members listed. Glenn

Hopkinsville Kentuckian November 1895 YOUNG HORSEWOMAN KILLED.. ESTELLE PARKER, aged 16 of Stauhope, Webster County, attempted to bridle a wild colt and was dragged to death. Her right ankle was caught in the leather strap and the animal becoming frightened ran away. He pulled her along the ground across a field. Death came quickly for her relief. Betty - Trigg Co KyGenWeb - http://www.comsource.net/~kyseeker/kylines/kytg.html Christian Co KyGenWeb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~kychrist/christian4.htm WKy Families Database - http://www.dynasty.net/biz/kyseeker/public_html/wky/surnames.html * *****County Queries, Biographies and Surnames always welcome on the KyGenWeb County Pages!*****

Hopkinsville Kentuckian November 1895 AFTER FORTY YEARS Wednesday evening MR. D.E. PIERCY, an attendant at the Hopkinsville asylum left that institution with an inmate who is noted for the great length of time she had been there. MISS REBECCA MARSHAll, was sent to the asylum from Daviess county nearly forty years ago. She was reared near Green Brier church , where one brother, bunch and two sister, Nettie and Eliza, still reside. Her family connection is good and the family history certainly interesting. Miss Rebecca is over sixty years of age, and the above surviving members, are from fifty five to over sixty years of age. Two brothers who are dead james and Frank, both lived to be nearly seventy years of age. They are the children of Steve Marshall and have always resided on the farm where they were reared. None of them ever married and there have been no separations except by death and the sending of Rebecca to the asylum. Each divided with the rest everything he or she had. They seemed perfectly contented with brother and sisters for life companions. Rebecca is now returned to the bosom of the family from which she has so long been absent and the meeting at Livia between her and the other children was quite affecting, it being the first time they had met for a number of years. She has not been entirely cured of her mental trouble but the asylum physicians say her condition is no longer dangerous and she was granted a parole to visit her people but subject to return at any time requested by the asylum management. OWENSBORO ENQUIRER Betty - Trigg Co KyGenWeb - http://www.comsource.net/~kyseeker/kylines/kytg.html Christian Co KyGenWeb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~kychrist/christian4.htm WKy Families Database - http://www.dynasty.net/biz/kyseeker/public_html/wky/surnames.html * *****County Queries, Biographies and Surnames always welcome on the KyGenWeb County Pages!*****

I am looking for information in print on the following Melton family. What did they do for a living? What religion? Any biographies, etc.? Really would help some help from local genealogists. Also would like any hints as to what libraries or societies to write to for this kind of local help. ALL HELP APPRECIATED. Francine Conn Halter 3rd great granddaughter of Eli ---------- Descendants of Eli Jackson Melton 1 [1] Eli Jackson Melton b: October 14, 1820 Henderson Co., KY d: Abt. 1876 KY .. +Nancy E. Haynes *2nd Wife of [1] Eli Jackson Melton: .. +Elizabeth Minton b: October 20, 1818 KY m: October 12, 1842 Henderson Co., KY .. 2 Mary C. Melton b: 1845 .. 2 Samuel N. Melton b: 1846 .. 2 Joseph A. Melton b: 1848 Kentucky d: Abt. 1881 Kentucky ...... +Sophronia Catherine Austin b: January 09, 1847 Graves Co., KY m: April 08, 1870 d: June 14, 1870 Louisville, KY ...... 3 Cordelia Elizabeth Melton b: September 21, 1871 Union Co., KY d: November 14, 1948 Louisville, KY .......... +William Thomas Bright b: August 10, 1870 Graves Co., KY m: October 03, 1892 St. Jeromes, Fancy Farm, Graves Co., KY d: April 29, 1949 St. Louis, MO ...... 3 Sophia Melton b: 1874 ...... 3 Edward Yates Melton b: 1876 d: February 20, 1937 St. Michael's Cemetery,Louisville,KY ...... 3 Mattie C. Melton b: 1879-1880 .. 2 Victoria Melton b: 1849-1850 .. 2 Archibald Melton b: 1855 .. 2 Tula Melton b: 1865 .. 2 Lydia Melton b: 1867 .. 2 Ernest Melton b: 1869

> >Betty, I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying your newspaper postings. Are you archiving them? You've got the makings of an interesting little book there. What a fascinating window on the past, and the sort of thing I never saw a bit of in history classes. Adam > > >

Charlene, I recently to Shirley Moody, who compiled and published the three volumes of Henderson Co., KY marriage records. He said that he only copies of Volume Three left. But, he did say thathe may possibly reprint them if there was enough demand. His address is: Shirley Carlton Moody 226 Calle Las Prado Evansville, IN 47712-2718 Drop him and a line and tell him that you are interested in his books. He is a very gracious person and has done a lot of research on Henderson and Webster County families. Pam Groover, Va. Bch., VA Researching ADKINS, EADES, HUNTER, MCMULLIN, MARSHALL, MELTON, MOSS, MURRAY, ROBARDS

In a message dated 98-04-23 23:08:39 EDT, you write: << I have been trying to put together the Bebout tree for some time. I am finding plenty on Bebouts from the East, Iowa, and other midwest states. I am really interested in the Union and Crittenden co. Bebouts. Can anyone help or steer me in the right direction? >> William, I went to school with some Bebouts in Mt. Vernon (Ind.), back in the 1960s. 'Can't recall specific first names, but the surname is familiar. If there are still any in Mt. V., you might find more info through them. Randy

I am trying to locate any copies of wills, Bibles and/or land records for James Hardesty, b.1801, whose father was Francis Hardesty, II, b.1734, and Julia Kelly, b. 1810 whose father was Frederick Kelly. I have records showing that they lived in Henderson county, but the locations of the Kelly plantation and Hardesty property is still a mystery. I also would like to find siblings for Julia and Frederick if anyone can help with this also, and information on the Lathram Family, that may have moved to Texas in the mid 1800's. Anna Lee Clark, Paradise, Texas

Thanks again Pam from Mary Wallace. You are so right on the ages making it impossible for Meyers/Duncan to have been my Caroline. But it is curious that her father was born in Hamilton, Oh. since my grandmother, Anna Sophia (Menn) Voss, was born Feb. 13, 1857 in Hamilton Co., Oh. about a year before they moved to Ky. She was their oldest and was 14 when her mother died, leaving Voss with younger children, 8 and 5. Most often men in that era married again to help raise the children as there weren't baby sitters then. The same applied to widows to get a home for themselves and their children. Many Germans settled in Cincinnati's "Over the Rhine" area and others moved along the Ohio River into Ky. I live in NE Ohio and would be happy to do lookups for you if it isn't on the net. Mary.

I have been trying to put together the Bebout tree for some time. I am finding plenty on Bebouts from the East, Iowa, and other midwest states. I am really interested in the Union and Crittenden co. Bebouts. Can anyone help or steer me in the right direction? William Bebout

Hello, I am searching for any Couts (also spelled Cotes,Koutz, Couch, Coutz) marriages in Henderson, then, Lincoln County, circa 1786. I also am looking for land deeds that occured between Dietrich (Teter) Couts or Henry Couts and residents on Sugar Creek circa 1792-96. I would appreciate help and would share any needed info...Thanks, Barbara Couts Evans http://www.syix.com/bevans/barbara/couts.html

Hopkinsville Kentuckian Sep 13, 1895 Around and About HENRY MOONEY, at Dixon, fell from a wagon and a nail punctured his heart. Betty - Trigg Co KyGenWeb - http://www.comsource.net/~kyseeker/kylines/kytg.html Christian Co KyGenWeb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~kychrist/christian4.htm WKy Families Database - http://www.dynasty.net/biz/kyseeker/public_html/wky/surnames.html * *****County Queries, Biographies and Surnames always welcome on the KyGenWeb County Pages!*****

Pam, Sorry to butt in here, but do you have any information on how I can obtain copies of the three Marriage Books you have been referring to. Thanks a lot. Charlene

Hello Mary, I don't believe that the Meyers/Duncan marriage is the one you are looking for, but will send the details from Volume Three of Henderson Co., KY marriages compiled by Shirley Moody. Caroline MEYERS m. Eddie DUNCAN on24 Mar 1897, Book 27, page 149 A. D. DUNCAN, Surety. Both parents of bride and groom are present and gave consent. Married at the bride's residence. Groom and parents born in Webster Co. Bride's father born in Hamilton, O., her mother born in Germany. Groom is a Machinist. Groom 19, bride 18. As you can see from the ages, it is not your Caroline. But, perhaps there is a connection. Pam