Henderson gleaner 1934 Descendant of British Peer at Pool reaches 93rd Year By Jessie Spencer. From Sunday Gleaner and Journal, Henderson Kentucky March 4 1934 page seven. Mrs. Peachie Thornberry observed he 93rd birthday march 2, at her home in Poole, Webster County, Kentucky with members of her family. Mrs. Thornberry was born march 2, 1841, and is the oldest citizen living in this location. She is the mother of eight children, all of whom lived to be past 21 years of age. They are: Mrs. Lander Pool, Providence; John Thornberry, deceased; Perry Thornberry, Detroit; Mrs. H. Crowley. Miss Lydia, Tom. Jim, and William Thornberry all of Poole. She also has a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was, before her marriage to Franklin Thornberry on March 2, 1858, Peachie Pamelia Walker, daughter of Nancy Poole Walker, whose ancestors were among the early pioneers who came from Ireland and settled in Virginia, and Linn Banks Walker, who as a nephew of General Banks, a grandson of Captain William Walker of Revolution fame, and a great-grandson of Sir Edward Walker who migrated from Wales about the year 1708 and settled in Caroline county Virginia At the close of the war Patrick Henry gave to Captain William Walker, the son of Edward , a track of 1,000 acres of land in what is now Fayette County. Kentucky, in recompense for his service during the struggle for freedom. From then members of the family later moved to their present location near Poole. "Aunt Peachie" as she id familiarly know to all the community, comes from a family characterized by preserverence, energy, optimism, vivacity and longevity, and it seems that she has inherited a full measure of these tracts. Despite the weight of the years, the writer upon coming into contact with her, has always found her to be cheerful and optimistic. Though small in stature and frail of figure, she seems to have a possessed a remarkable degree of energy abd to have been endorsed with indomitable courage and determination. Until the past three years she did her own cooking and helping with the household duties. She is now confined to her bed part of the time, but until recently she was usually to be seen setting by the hearth in the afternoon, her hair parted, combed back, and twisted at the back of her head, an old fashioned shawl around her shoulders, and a small clay pipe between her teeth. Sometimes her hands engage in seeding cotton, a favorite pastime of the late years. She enjoys recalling events of her early days and many are the tales of true happiness which she delights the ears of he youthful listeners. To them it is like being transported to another land to experience vicariously some of the happenings of those bygone days. She tells of the early settlement pf Poole; pf the grist mill and the tavern operated by her material grandfather, John Poole, from whom the village was named. Upon coming from Virginia he too up a large tract of land here and later gave each of his children a town lot of 100 acres. Mrs. Thornberry lives upon a portion of the lot given her mother by her grandfather. At the time of these early settlements this section was so densely wooded that one of the Walker boys walked from his fathers homestead to Poole, a distance of over a mile, upon logs and undergrowth without letting his feet touch the ground.. In one of he stories she tells of a race which she has with a neighbor boy on horseback while riding a hoped saddle on her way to a dance at the home of a neighbor. She attended school at "Old Salem," a log cabin school house several miles distant from her home. The seats were made of hewn logs set upon pegs and once while running with the avowed intention of reaching her seat before a playmate, :Aunt Peachie" fell and struck he head on a hickory log abd cutting a ugly gash. However, she refused to be taken home for treatment until the school was dismissed for the day. The husband and older brothers of Mrs. Thornberry were away from home after the outbreak of the Civil war and her mother having recently been left a widow, the family was left to brace the dangers and hardships of theses times alone and unprotected. They endeavored to grow their own food supplies. Their hogs were wold in the woods. They raised patches of Corn in the clearing, the ears of which they plucked from the stalk, dried, and graded upon a piece of tin, thus making meal for their bread. They grew their own cotton and from it and the wool of their sheep they carded, spun and wove cloth for their clothes and for household purposes. They also grew flax which was hacked, spun and woven into linen at home. The entire family stood staunchly for the Union, and a cousin Jim Poole. A northern spy, often came to their home for protection during the night. In the floor was a trap door under which was a hole where winter vegetables were stored and upon one occasion the spy remained in this hole all night while southern soldiers surrounding the house stood on guard. Each night a quilt was hung over the window lest the suspicions of their neighbors be aroused upon occasion when secrecy was necessary because of the visits of the spy who was later shot and killed form ambush. The family was taught to fear raids of guerillas who pillaged the country confiscating whatever they chose to take. Once while going to church on horseback the girls saw strange men also on horseback riding in their direction. Fearing that the riders were guerillas who might molest them were it known that their sympathy lay with the North, the girls hid there mittens which were knit of red, white and blue yarn until the men were past the riders. Upon one occasion the guerillas invaded the community and among other things took a beautiful black horse from a girl friend of the family, named Louisa Sellars. Sometime later when the mews of their capture by northern soldiers -- among Dave Poole and later John Wood-- reached their ears the neighborhood women congregated at the Sellars home, among them Mrs. Thornberry and her baby. A cortege filed by the women and Louisa's horse was espied, and she stood by uttering vile maledictions upon the luckless head of the thief. However, the animal was later returned to her. The Walker family kept a close lookout for the dreaded marauders during these days. They (hid their money in the balls of yarn) which were kept in the clothes bag. One morning the fatherless family was alarmed at the approach of a group of armed men. They hastily ran in all directions, hiding valuables of various sorts. One of the young girls, Ibb, by name latter the wife of the late Joe Tucker of this location, hastily caught up the bag of clothes within which the yarn balls with their money was secreted and running at full speed dumped the sack into the ash hopper disclosing as she did so the northern uniform of her older brother. Another sister, the late Jane Walker, ran to the stable opened the door and sat in the door way with the avowed intention of protecting her favorite horse. The men. approached the stable and addressed the brave girl, asking why she sat in the stable door. One of them said, "you think you will keep us from taking your horse don't you? Well it isn't a horse we want this time, we only want some breakfast." Whereupon they started toward the house. As the passed the ash hopper their eyes were attracted by the bright buttons of the blue uniform exposed there. They made some remark and passed on. After receiving their breakfast they rode away, leaving the property unmolested. Years later Jane had grown to womanhood, she started to Virginia to visit relatives there. As she was changing trains while enroute she met the keen gaze of a gentleman who removed his hat and bowed to her saying "You are the girl who sat in the stable door in Western Kentucky, to keep me from stealing your horse. " Of this interesting pioneer family but three members now survive namely. L. B. Walker of Henderson; a sister Bettie Royster, of near Robards and Mrs. Thornberry of Poole. Our commonwealth owes a great tribute to such families as these who come from Virginia, braving the dangers of the frontier and bringing civilization to a wild and unsettled domain. "Aunt Peachie" says that this will be her last birthday and we are saddened at the thought of the departure of one so generally beloved and yet what picture can be more sublime than a well spent life nearing its set? NOTE: Peachie Permelia (Walker) Thornberry died September 22, 1934. This article was copied by Patricia (Thornberry) Saunders. A great-granddaughter.

Hi Jane, thanks for writing. I have most of the information concerning Marshall and Emily EADES ROBARDS. However, I was unsure (the record that I saw was inconclusive) about the name of Marshall's third wife. What do you have on her? Do you know her parentage? Do you remember me from Prodigy? I remember you from the Webster Co. group. I am still with Prodigy as you can see. I just got a new computer a few months ago and can get on the Internet. What fun!! Thanks again, Pam

What a coincidence !! I was in Poole, KY the week of Jan 26th and went to the Walker Family Cem. Henderson Co KY. It is located on the Frank Thornberrry, Jr farm, on Thornberry Lane, just off of Hwy 145. I took pictures of the head stones left in that cemetery. Nancy H. Walker b. 10 Oct 1813/d. 29 May 1895 and Linn B. Walker b. Jul 10 1812/d. 27Jan 1852 are buried there. They would be the parents of Peachie Permelia (Walker) Thornberry. Nancy and Linn were married 25 Dec 1832. There was another head stone for, J. Huston Walker b. 22 Sep, 1835/d. 27 Jan 1899 and Annah Jane Walker b. 3 Jan 1834/d. 30 Apr 1924. There were more graves, but only sand stone markers. The Walker Family is not my direct line. I was there only for curiosity as I had lived aprox. 1 mile across the field from that cemetery for 18 years. Also, the log house that sat on that spot was moved by my Father and Mother, (Kestner Lee Puryear and Amelia Railey Puryear) to the Ed Melton Road and refurbished in the 1980's. The head stone photos turned out very good, if anyone is interested. Dot Lauver Collierville, TN

Pam and Jim The 1850 Henderson Cemsus has Emily C. listed as 25 years old with 3 sons and 2 daughters I also have Marshall with 3 wives if you are interested Jane At 12:52 PM 2/5/98 -0500, you wrote: >Jim, great to hear from you!! My EADES connection in Henderson Co., >KY is my ggg grandmother, Emily C., born c1825, married to Marshall >ROBARDS in 1837 in Henderson Co. I have not additional information >on Emily. I have made up some group sheets on EADES from the >censuses and marriage records. Gee, I am going to have to look at >the Census for Marshall and Emily. She must have been veryyoung when >married or I have her birth year wrong. Look forward to hearing from >you!! > >Pam Groover >4708 Overman Ave. >Va.Bch., VA 23455-5410 >1-757-497-6904 > >

Linda, glad that I could help. Pam

Jim, great to hear from you!! My EADES connection in Henderson Co., KY is my ggg grandmother, Emily C., born c1825, married to Marshall ROBARDS in 1837 in Henderson Co. I have not additional information on Emily. I have made up some group sheets on EADES from the censuses and marriage records. Gee, I am going to have to look at the Census for Marshall and Emily. She must have been veryyoung when married or I have her birth year wrong. Look forward to hearing from you!! Pam Groover 4708 Overman Ave. Va.Bch., VA 23455-5410 1-757-497-6904

Pam, I am a EADES descendant from Henderson County. Jim Smith smithman@cu-online.com At 11:19 AM 2/5/98 -0500, you wrote: >Pam: >Thanks so much! There were two that I didn't have! Appreciate you time to >help. >Linda > > > > >At 09:32 AM 2/5/98 -0500, you wrote: >>Linda, I found these marriages: >> >>Joel GUDGELL and Elizabeth BROWN - 26 Jan 1837, Bok 1, Page 62 >>Elizabeth GUDGELL and J. DORRIS - 3 Dec 1844, Book 1, Page 86 >> >>Daniel E. GUDGELL and Cornelia E. BIGGS - 21 Dec 1858, Book 4, Page >>97 >>E.P. BIGGS, Aurety. Married at E. BIGGS >> >>GUDGLE, Claude D. and Mattie E. POSEY - 10 Apr 1887, Book 20, Page >>315 >>Married in Henderson in the presence of Mrs. Northcutt, Mr. >>Littlepage and Mr. Ferguson. Birthplace not given for any parents. >>Bride and groom b. in Henderson Co. Groom 26, Bride 22. >> >>Katie GUDGELL and James LOVE - 25 Sep 1900 - Book 29, Page 247 >>J. E. Graham, Surety. Married at the residence ofZ.H. Littlepage >>near 3 Mile House in Henderson Co. Groom and parents born in MO. >>Bride born in KY. Birthplace not given for bride's parents. Groom >>employed in Railroading. Groom's second marriage, age 28, Bride 28. >> >> >>Hope this helps with you research. >> >>Pam Groover in Va. Bch., VA >> >>Henderson Co. names - ADKINS, EADES, HUNTER, MCMULLIN, MOSS, MURRY, >>SALE, MARSHALL >> >> > > > >

Pam: Thanks so much! There were two that I didn't have! Appreciate you time to help. Linda At 09:32 AM 2/5/98 -0500, you wrote: >Linda, I found these marriages: > >Joel GUDGELL and Elizabeth BROWN - 26 Jan 1837, Bok 1, Page 62 >Elizabeth GUDGELL and J. DORRIS - 3 Dec 1844, Book 1, Page 86 > >Daniel E. GUDGELL and Cornelia E. BIGGS - 21 Dec 1858, Book 4, Page >97 >E.P. BIGGS, Aurety. Married at E. BIGGS > >GUDGLE, Claude D. and Mattie E. POSEY - 10 Apr 1887, Book 20, Page >315 >Married in Henderson in the presence of Mrs. Northcutt, Mr. >Littlepage and Mr. Ferguson. Birthplace not given for any parents. >Bride and groom b. in Henderson Co. Groom 26, Bride 22. > >Katie GUDGELL and James LOVE - 25 Sep 1900 - Book 29, Page 247 >J. E. Graham, Surety. Married at the residence ofZ.H. Littlepage >near 3 Mile House in Henderson Co. Groom and parents born in MO. >Bride born in KY. Birthplace not given for bride's parents. Groom >employed in Railroading. Groom's second marriage, age 28, Bride 28. > > >Hope this helps with you research. > >Pam Groover in Va. Bch., VA > >Henderson Co. names - ADKINS, EADES, HUNTER, MCMULLIN, MOSS, MURRY, >SALE, MARSHALL > >

Mar, I copied your note and will check for your names. Pam

Linda, I found these marriages: Joel GUDGELL and Elizabeth BROWN - 26 Jan 1837, Bok 1, Page 62 Elizabeth GUDGELL and J. DORRIS - 3 Dec 1844, Book 1, Page 86 Daniel E. GUDGELL and Cornelia E. BIGGS - 21 Dec 1858, Book 4, Page 97 E.P. BIGGS, Aurety. Married at E. BIGGS GUDGLE, Claude D. and Mattie E. POSEY - 10 Apr 1887, Book 20, Page 315 Married in Henderson in the presence of Mrs. Northcutt, Mr. Littlepage and Mr. Ferguson. Birthplace not given for any parents. Bride and groom b. in Henderson Co. Groom 26, Bride 22. Katie GUDGELL and James LOVE - 25 Sep 1900 - Book 29, Page 247 J. E. Graham, Surety. Married at the residence ofZ.H. Littlepage near 3 Mile House in Henderson Co. Groom and parents born in MO. Bride born in KY. Birthplace not given for bride's parents. Groom employed in Railroading. Groom's second marriage, age 28, Bride 28. Hope this helps with you research. Pam Groover in Va. Bch., VA Henderson Co. names - ADKINS, EADES, HUNTER, MCMULLIN, MOSS, MURRY, SALE, MARSHALL

Hi Ann, I found these marriages - WILLIAMS, Burton & Martha FRASER - 14 Dec 1840, Book 1, Page 71 WILLIAMS, Burton & Martha FRASER - 19 Mar 1855, Book 2, Page 208 WILLIAMS, Burwell & ?? SUGG - 22 Aug 1813, Book 1, Page 9 In the notes, it states that Martha is the dau of William FRASER. Hope that these are the ones you are looking for. Henderson Co., Names - ADKINS, HUNTER, MCMULLIN, EADES, MOSS, ROBARDS, SALE, MURRY Pam in Va.Bch., VA

Crittenden Press 15 Nov 1900 Frankfort, KY, Nov. 10 - The State Prison Commissioners this morning granted a parole to Josephine Fritz of Union County, who was serving a life sentence in the penitentiary for murder. The woman was convicted in April 1885 of complicity with Moses Caton in the murder of Caton's wife. Caton was hanged for the crime. The evidence against the woman was circumstantial and her parole was asked for by the trial judge, the attorneys and many prominent people of Union County. Brenda Joyce Jerome, CGRS

March 1896 Mrs. Polly Ann Majors, of Henderson county, married her fifth husband Tuesday. Says the Journal. His name was John H. Bogard. Betty Sellers

Betty, I am interested in this case, as some of the names ring a bell. Is that the Omer of Waller Omer Rd? Who is Tate? You may answer by private E-mail if willing to shed more light on this. I have letters written by my grandmother --Anna Sophia (Voss) Leibenguth, 1857-1913, to her brother John Henry Voss, 1863-1939, in Sturgis -- talking about a murder case when Henry was sheriff. They referred to "trouble" their father, F.W. Voss, had with a Tate. Is there any way I could research this by mail.?Jillwall@aol.com.

May 1896 Hopkinsville Kentuckian Here and There Brent Crawford, a young white man of Henderson, has been sent to jail for one month for sealing five cents worth of coal. He has a wife and several small children. Betty Sellers

Hopkinsvilel Kentuckian March 1896 GEORGE DELANEY CONVICTED Morganfield, Ky. March 23 The jury in the Delaney murder trial returned a verdict today giving the defendant six years in the penitentiary. Judge Ellis' instructions were generally regarded as favorable to conviction. Public sentiment is with Delaney, the belief being that Henry Delaney was the real culprit, and an effort will likely be made for a new trial. The cases have b een expensive to the state. Two of the parties implicated are at Eddyville serving their terms. One has finished his term and is now at home. George Delaney and Will Omer have both been convicted at former trials and their cases remanded. Henry Delaney has been acquitted. Tate has never been tried. George Delaney at the former trial received a life sentence and Omer a twenty one sentence. Betty Sellers

Killed By Belting Marion, Ky., March 21 John Clark, an employe in a flouring mill at this place, was caught, by some belting and horribly mangled. His head was thrown against a post and his skull crushed. He died in about two hours. Betty Sellers

SPENCER - AVERITT Miss Lillie Averitt, of Henderson, daughter of T.G. Averitt, will be married this evening to Mr. J. Thomas Spencer, of Earlington. Mr. Spencer is engaged in the L. & N. service at Earlington. Betty Sellers

Do you have any SWEET, having a hard time finding them thank you Judy Sweet sweetie@mich.com ---------- > From: MRS PAMELA J GROOVER <XPCG18A@prodigy.com> > To: KYHENDER-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: vaughn/pulliam 1810 > Date: Wednesday, February 04, 1998 2:51 PM > > Hi, I have Henderson Co., KY marriage records and 1850 through 1880 > censuses. Can I look up anything for you? > > Pam Groover in Va. Bch., VA

Mary I tried to send this to you privately but it came back to me because, a) you are not known on AOL b) your mailbox is full c) you have blocked mail from me d) AOL has blocked mail from you My guess is b. But anyway, I'm interested in knowing if you have the below mentioned WALKER. Patty Gibson -----Original Message----- From: Patricia M. Gibson <pmgibson@iglou.com> To: lmawakr@aol.com <lmawakr@aol.com> Date: Wednesday, February 04, 1998 5:57 PM Subject: Re: records >Mary, > >I saw this post on KYHENDER about your WALKER's from Henderson Co. Do you >by any chance have Sarah Elizabeth Walker who married William Gibson? > >I'd be interested in hearing from you, and if you do have her, I can provide >info from her to me if you're interested. > >Thanks, >Patty Gibson >pmgibson@iglou.com >GIBSON DAVIS WATHEN MARKWELL UTLEY WALKER NALLY MANNING MORRIS COX >POUND >-----Original Message----- >From: Imawakr@aol.com <Imawakr@aol.com> >To: KYHENDER-L@rootsweb.com <KYHENDER-L@rootsweb.com> >Date: Wednesday, February 04, 1998 5:32 PM >Subject: records > > >>Hi Pam, >> this is a long shot!! >>1880, Robards KY., Henderson Co., census. >>WALKER, Robert & Fannie >>1850-1880 Robards KY., census; any WALKER >>THX Mary in AZ :) >> >> >