Actually everything I have said about the museum and the historical society came from the committee. The address that is listed at the end Ms. Jerome's email is Larry Strehle's address and I spoke to Mr. Strehle on the telephone just the other day AND the fate of the EVERYTHING inside the OLD museum is UNKNOWN. It CAN NOT be moved from the old and rotting building. Until another site is found to move it too. It was also according to Mr. Shtehle that the Murals and Painting's ARE in danger of being bought and removed from the building, and then taken Canada. Not everything IN the old museum belongs to the society either. According to the ladies at the Union County Library, They have loaned out ALL the Newspaper abstracts to them And they are still in the building. I have TRYED to contact EVERYONE on the committee of the Union County Historical Society as well as the Judge Executive of Union County. I have only been able to contact 2 committee member's. And according to both ONLY the two have individuals have access to the contents. I only began my interest in Genealogy in July of 1997. And at that time knew nothing about the HIstorical Society but I DID try to volunteer when I found out about it. And everytime I called the phone number's listed on the door of the museum I never got an answer or a call back when I left a message on the machine until October, when it was too late! The museum had been condemned by then. In the last 2 weeks I have tryed to find out what I can do to help, I have tryed to contact Mr. Girten and see if he actually planned to sell the paintings to the business from Canada and I can not get an answer or a reply when i leave a message. I have also spoken to Paul Cassidy, The Planning commisioner, at the city building and he told me that everything is up in the air until they find out if they can get the money for the Old Officer's Club. And Mr. Girten is NOT under any obligation to "hold" the building for the historical society. Melissa Brenda Jerome wrote: > > I think there are some misconceptions being posted. The material in > the museum is not in danger. One part of the building is in very bad > shape and that is the reason the entire building was condemned. The > material in the museum was donated to the Historical Society and belongs > to the society. The museum is now closed, but when it was open, it was > maintained by only 2 members of the historical society. Perhaps we should > all hang our heads that no help was offered then. > > The society has applied for a grant to obtain the old officers' club > on old Camp Breckenridge. They are waiting to hear if it has been > approved. If you support the society obtaining the old officers' club, > I would suggest you contact the Union Co Historical Society, 5 Congress, > Morganfield, KY 42437 and ask how you can help. > > Brenda Joyce Jerome, CGRS

Suzanne reply to this with your will.... you should be getting thru with the address you gave me. That is what I am using topost this. Betty, I am trying to send a will to the Henderson County list at this address: KYHENDER-L@rootsweb.com It is not going through and I am getting error messages. Isn't this the correct address? Should I just send it to you? I have already sent it to the Henderson County genweb page. Thanks, Suzanne Russell auntsue@twlakes.net Betty Sellers

WILL OF MARY OWEN In the name of God Amen, I Mary Owen of the County of Henderson State of Kentucky, being in feeble health, but of sound mind, do make and com___ this my last Will and Testament, hereby evoking all and any other Will or Testament which I may heretofore have made viz – Item 1: I give and bequeath to my niece Isabella Cunningham daughter of Fountain Cunningham all my chattle property, which I may leave in the County of Henderson at my death except my wearing apparel, which I leave and bequeath to my sister Patsy Ronsdell. And my gold watch _ucky which I leave and bequeath to my niece Lydia Lockett. __ Item 2: If my negro woman Maria with her children viz: Corn, George, Edwiner, James, and Iabella, will consent to go to Liberia in affrica, and the Colonisation Society, will take them at my death, provided the Said Negroes are willing to go, not otherwise. And transport them to the Colony in affricia aforesaid. Then and in that case my will and desire is, and I do direct that the Said Negroes be so disposed off, and that my Ex_______ gives them over to the proper officer of the Society aforesaid, to be disposed off as above directed. But should the Said Negroes not Consent to accept their freedom on the Terms above stated, It is then my will and desire, that my nephew Fountain Cunningham take the whole of the before named Negroes for the Sum of Twelve hundred Dollars (1200) for the payment of which he shall execute his three notes for Ten hundred dollars each payable to my sister Patsy Ronsdell and in case of her death to Elizabeth Harris her daughter, the said notes to be made payable annually. And two notes for two hundred Dollars, and one for one hundred payable to the Christian Church, that is to the Trustees of Said Church for the use of the Sums. And one note for One hundred dollars to my great niece Louisa Lockett. These notes should the Negroes above Named fall to Fountain Cunningham. I bequeath to the parties to whom I have directed them to be executed. And ___ all to be paid annually except one to Louisa Lockett which is to be paid in one year from its date—Item 3: My nephew Fountain Cunningham if he gets the Negroes mentioned in the body of the Will is to pay to the Negro woman Maria a reasonable compensation for her labour after deducting the expenses for her Support--- Item 4: I hereby constitute and appoint my nephew Fountain Cunningham my Sole Executor to this my last Will and Testament, and request that he will out of the notes I hold on Mrs? Steal and B. Cassaday of Louisville pay my Debts and funeral expenses and give to my Negro Maria Ten Dollars and to Corn five dollars. I further request and desire that no Security be required of my Executor appointed hereby to execute my Will. I_ Testamony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand in the presents of the subscribing witnesses hereunto this 11th day of September 1853. her Mary X Owen mark (The _______ is not Negroes & Fountain in_______ before signing) Witnesses John Bryce A. J. Morrison State of Kentucky Henderson County: Set: February County Court 1854 This last Will and Testament of Mary Owen was produced and proved in open court according to law, by the oaths of John Bryce and A. J. Morrison subscribing witnesses __________ and ordered to be recorded. And the same was th__________ truly recorded this 27th day of February 1854, (F 161) Attest Will D. Allison co.c.c. Note from Suzanne: Mary Owen is buried at Fernwood with all her children, who predeceased her. I am fairly certain she was a daughter of William Hickman who, according to "Forks of Elkhorn Church", was the "first Baptist preacher in Kentucky" and who lived first in Fayette, then in Franklin County. I do not know how Mary Owen found her way to Henderson County, or who she married. If anyone has this information, I would love to have it! The most interesting thing about this will is Mary's provision for her slaves. I wonder if they took the offer of freedom in Liberia! Suzanne Russell auntsue@twlakes.net

June 1900 Shooting Affray At Clay Results in the Death of a Business Man Not Involved In the Fight Dixon, Ky., Jun 24 In a shooting affray between Jack Raybourn and John McGill, at Clay, A.N. Skinner was killed by a shot fired by Raybourn. Skinner was one of the most prominent business men of Clay and was a member of the Knights of Pythias and Masonic lodges. The trouble came about by McGill and Raybour wrestling in the morning, both being intoxicated. They got into a general fight and Raybourn bit a piece out of McGill's neck. Both men armed themselves and Raybourn went to Skinner's livery stable, where McGill was employed, and opened fire on him. The first shot struck Skinner in the head from which he died in about two hours. Skinner was putting some harness on a horse at the time, and had a collar and bridle on his arm when killed. The horse was hit twice. Neither of the men shooting was hit. An attempt was made to arrest Raybourn by a citizen, but being a powerful man, he fought his way out of the stable and made his escape. McGillw as arrested and placed under bond. A posse is after Raybourn and he will probably be arrested tonight. Betty Sellers

Wedded At Corydon Another Louisville Newspaper Man Become a Benedict Henderson, Ky., Jun 12Roab Griffin of Louisville and Miss Myrtie Powell were married this morning at the home of the bride's parents, Dr. and Mrs. J.N. Powell in Corydon. It was a pretty home wedding, only a few friends and relatives of the bride and groom being present. After an elegant breakfast the young couple left for a tour of the Northeast, touching at Chicago, Niagara Falls, new York, Old Point and Washington. Betty Sellers

June 1900 Hopkinsville Kentuckian A Patient At The Asylum Finney Nancey, a female patient in the asylum, who was brought from Hanson three months ago, died of acute mania Saturday. She was 26 years old. Sent to Hanson for internment. Betty Sellers

Actually everything I have said about the museum and the historical society came from the committee. The address that is listed at the end Ms. Jerome's email is Larry Strehle's address and I spoke to Mr. Strehle on the telephone just the other day AND the fate of the EVERYTHING inside the OLD museum is UNKNOWN. It CAN NOT be moved from the old and rotting building. Until another site is found to move it too. It was also according to Mr. Shtehle that the Murals and Painting's ARE in danger of being bought and removed from the building, and then taken Canada. Not everything IN the old museum belongs to the society either. According to the ladies at the Union County Library, They have loaned out ALL the Newspaper abstracts to them And they are still in the building. I have TRYED to contact EVERYONE on the committee of the Union County Historical Society as well as the Judge Executive of Union County. I have only been able to contact 2 committee member's. And according to both ONLY the two have individuals have access to the contents. I only began my interest in Genealogy in July of 1997. And at that time knew nothing about the HIstorical Society but I DID try to volunteer when I found out about it. And everytime I called the phone number's listed on the door of the museum I never got an answer or a call back when I left a message on the machine until October, when it was too late! The museum had been condemned by then. In the last 2 weeks I have tryed to find out what I can do to help, I have tryed to contact Mr. Girten and see if he actually planned to sell the paintings to the business from Canada and I can not get an answer or a reply when i leave a message. I have also spoken to Paul Cassidy, The Planning commisioner, at the city building and he told me that everything is up in the air until they find out if they can get the money for the Old Officer's Club. And Mr. Girten is NOT under any obligation to "hold" the building for the historical society. Melissa Brenda Jerome wrote: > > I think there are some misconceptions being posted. The material in > the museum is not in danger. One part of the building is in very bad > shape and that is the reason the entire building was condemned. The > material in the museum was donated to the Historical Society and belongs > to the society. The museum is now closed, but when it was open, it was > maintained by only 2 members of the historical society. Perhaps we should > all hang our heads that no help was offered then. > > The society has applied for a grant to obtain the old officers' club > on old Camp Breckenridge. They are waiting to hear if it has been > approved. If you support the society obtaining the old officers' club, > I would suggest you contact the Union Co Historical Society, 5 Congress, > Morganfield, KY 42437 and ask how you can help. > > Brenda Joyce Jerome, CGRS

I think there are some misconceptions being posted. The material in the museum is not in danger. One part of the building is in very bad shape and that is the reason the entire building was condemned. The material in the museum was donated to the Historical Society and belongs to the society. The museum is now closed, but when it was open, it was maintained by only 2 members of the historical society. Perhaps we should all hang our heads that no help was offered then. The society has applied for a grant to obtain the old officers' club on old Camp Breckenridge. They are waiting to hear if it has been approved. If you support the society obtaining the old officers' club, I would suggest you contact the Union Co Historical Society, 5 Congress, Morganfield, KY 42437 and ask how you can help. Brenda Joyce Jerome, CGRS

Dixon Journal, Feb 22 1935 Littleoage/ Walker Archie A. Walker and Miss Ciola Littlepage wo the Howell County were married at the home of the bride's oarendts, Mr. and Mrs. J T Littlepage, by the Rev. J. B. Skinner. Mr. Walker is the son of C C Walker .

Marilyn wrote: > ..........Could someone > please send me the address of the courthouse? I thought I had a way to > get those addresses, but some reason I seem to have forgotten how to > find them. FYI, here's a useful site: http://www.inlink.com/~nomi/vitalrec/vitalrec.html The United States Vital Records Information "This page contains information about where to obtain vital records from each state, territory and county of the United States." It has addresses, phone numbers, info on fees and how to order records. Good luck! Terri McDonald Hauk motfot@tdl.com

Wedding of Interest to Henderson Hopkinsville Kentuckian June 1900 Salter - Stewart Former Hopkinsville Boy and Alabama Lady Marry News was received in the city yesterday of the marriage of Mr. Hiam P. Salter, formerly of this place, and Miss Bessie Stewart, of Florence Ala. The happy event took place at the home of the bride's parents Wednesday evening. Mr. Salter is an exceedingly popular young gentleman and holds a responsible position with the L & N railroad company, with headquarters at Middlesboro, Ky. His bride is said to be a very pretty and high accomplished lady. Miss Carrie Salter, of Henderson, sister of the groom attended the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Salter immediately after the ceremony, left for Middlesboro. Betty Sellers

Hopkinsville Kentuckian Jun 1900 Gave Birth to Triplets The wife of Mr. John Cates, of near Nebo, gave birth to triplets Saturday morning. All were females. The children died. The mother is said to be doing well. Betty Sellers

Hopkinsville Kentuckian Jun 1900 Miss Finey Nance, daughter of J.B. Nance, of Hanson, was received at the asylum Friday for treatment. Betty Sellers

I agree wholeheartedly Melissa - I was the Union Co KyGenWeb coordinator for a short time and I visited Union County and the historical society. What pride they had showing me thru their museum in a very old house. Everything neatly organized. Ruth Heffington remarked to me what pride the Camp Breckinridge soldiers had when they come for their reunion each year. They would visit the museum and bring her something to put it in... The military museum is fantastic and they do have just one of the murals.. Would be of great sorrow to see these murals bought and moved .... Not only does the museum have a military room but they have so much vital information. I'd like to see something done to. I am a member of the society and I'm looking forward if anyone could suggest what to do. -----Original Message----- From: Melissa Shreve-Owen <blondie@Dynasty.Net> To: kygen-l@rootsweb.com <kygen-l@rootsweb.com>; KYHENDER-L@rootsweb.com <KYHENDER-L@rootsweb.com> Cc: KYROOTS@LSV.UKY.EDU <KYROOTS@LSV.UKY.EDU> Date: Sunday, January 18, 1998 8:53 PM Subject: [KYGEN-L] Union County Historical Society >For those of you that don't know, The Union County, KY Museum has been >**Condemned**. The Union County Genealogical Society is in the process >of trying to obtain the The Old Officer's Club, that houses the >Beautiful Paintings and Murals that were painted by a Prisoner of War. >(See http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyunion/prisoner.htm) Along with the >Museum being condemned, EVERYTHING in it!! Only TWO people in Union >County have access to Resources that are stored in the Old building >on W. McElroy. And Even they are NOT suppose to remove anything, >They check the building on a regular basis to make sure that >nothing has been tampered with. And then leave OUR heritage there >to literally rot! (My Opinion) The Cost of the new building is not >that much considering it houses the infamous paintings and murals. >I have also been told that a business man from Canada wants to buy the >Murals and paintings, AND then remove them from the walls of the old >officer's building and TAKE THEM to CANADA! THIS IS NOT RIGHT! >(Again, My opinion) > > >My Question what can we do, as Union County KY Researcher's do to >help?? > >Donations? >Join the Union County Historical Society? >Are there any laws to stop the selling of these painting to someone >that is going to move them out of the County? > >Any and all advice is appreciated! > >Melissa > > >==== KYGEN Mailing List ==== >Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! > > >

For those of you that don't know, The Union County, KY Museum has been **Condemned**. The Union County Genealogical Society is in the process of trying to obtain the The Old Officer's Club, that houses the Beautiful Paintings and Murals that were painted by a Prisoner of War. (See http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyunion/prisoner.htm) Along with the Museum being condemned, EVERYTHING in it!! Only TWO people in Union County have access to Resources that are stored in the Old building on W. McElroy. And Even they are NOT suppose to remove anything, They check the building on a regular basis to make sure that nothing has been tampered with. And then leave OUR heritage there to literally rot! (My Opinion) The Cost of the new building is not that much considering it houses the infamous paintings and murals. I have also been told that a business man from Canada wants to buy the Murals and paintings, AND then remove them from the walls of the old officer's building and TAKE THEM to CANADA! THIS IS NOT RIGHT! (Again, My opinion) My Question what can we do, as Union County KY Researcher's do to help?? Donations? Join the Union County Historical Society? Are there any laws to stop the selling of these painting to someone that is going to move them out of the County? Any and all advice is appreciated! Melissa

Hopkinsville Kentuckian May 1900 A Romance Link Martin Cast a Note from a Car Window and Now He will Wed a Hoosier Girl Owensboro, May 16 - No announcement that will be a surprise to his many firneds is the marriage of Mr. Link Martin, of this city to Miss Mollie Wmer or Morgantown, Ind. The ceremony will take place at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mary A. Wemer in Morgantown, tonight. Invitations were only received here by mr. Martin's friends yesterday. There is a romance connected with the courtship of Mr. Martin and Miss Wemer that is known by only a very few of his friends. In the summer of 1896 Mr. Martin visited for about a month in Ann Arbor Mich. On his return home he threw a sheet of paper out of the rear window at Morgantown, In while the train was passing thru on which was written: Who ever finds this note will please write to Link Martin, Owensboro, Ky. Miaa Wemer found the note and wrote to Mr. Martin. The correspondence continue for a while and Mr. Martin went to Morgantown to see her. The acquaintance began a courtship which will result in the marriage of the young couple tonight. Miss Wemer visited owensboro three years ago. Mr. Martin left on the afternoon train yesterday for Morgantown. Miss Wemer is spoken of as an estimable and pleasant young lady. Mr. Martin is an industrious and worthy young man and has been successful at his trade, that of a shoemaker. Betty Sellers

Hopkinsville Kentuckian May 1900 Mr. W.D. Tinsley, of near Trenton, has been receved at the asylum for treatment. Betty Sellers

This is one of my husband's family....... Dr George Orsbourn was the father of Louis Smith Orsbourn who married Bills great aunt Jessie Allen Rhodes. Lightning's Work Residence Wrecked and Occupants Had Close Call The handsome residence of Dr. George Orsborn, of Sebree, was struck b y lightning fduring a thunder storm Friday afternoon and almost completely wrecked. Dr. Orsborn was very badly shocked and has not yet fully recovered. His son was also knocked down by the current. The damage to the building amounted to $500. The roof of the residence caught on fire, but the heavy rain soon extinguished the flame. Betty Sellers

BETTY I remember then talking of this Uncle Smith's brother Dr. Roy was the child.... At 03:13 AM 1/19/98 +0000, you wrote: >This is one of my husband's family....... > >Dr George Orsbourn was the father of Louis Smith Orsbourn who married Bills >great aunt >Jessie Allen Rhodes. > >Lightning's Work >Residence Wrecked and Occupants Had Close Call >The handsome residence of Dr. George Orsborn, of Sebree, was struck b y >lightning fduring a thunder storm Friday afternoon and almost completely >wrecked. Dr. Orsborn was very badly shocked and has not yet fully >recovered. His son was also knocked down by the current. The damage to the >building amounted to $500. The roof of the residence caught on fire, but >the heavy rain soon extinguished the flame. > > Betty Sellers > > > >

Miss C I am working on it THANKS... At 04:12 AM 1/18/98 +0000, you wrote: >Hi Betty, Jane and all... > >The Webster County query system is up and working at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgwqury/ky/webster/index.cgi > >If you have Webster County ancestors, you are invitied to visit and leave a >query. > >Carole Palmer >Webster County KYGenWeb page sponsor >http://www.usroots.com/~cpalmer/index.htm >Mirror site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kywebste/ > > >