I would like to request the land grant data for JONES, Wm S from file 53. Thanks.

I would like to request the land grant data for JONES, Wm S from file 53. Thanks. Ruth

Bill, I have a copy of a land grant to one of my ancestors. It has a Homestead Certificate No. and and Application No. Where can I obtain a copy of the application and would it be of genealogical value to me. Thanks in advance, Sandy

I would appreciate any ancestral information on J. L(ewis) Franklin and his wife Nancy J. Winstead. Both appear in the 1850, 1860 and 1870 Graves County Census along with their family. I believe they lived in Water Valley. They appear in the 1880 Hickman County Census. Nancy J. Winstead was born 28 May 1823 in KY or AL or OH. She died 16 Jan 1893 and is interred in the Hickman County Cemetery in Clinto, KY along with Lewis Franklin who was born in 1809 in KY (maybe) and died in 1828. There is a Col. Thomas Everett Winstead (1895-1967) also interred in the Hickman County Cemetery who may be some relation to Nancy. Any information will be welcome. I would be happy to share what information I have on the Franklin descendents. They were my maternal and paternal great-great-grandparents. My email address is fwilson@buffalo.edu <mailto:fwilson@buffalo.edu> . Frances L. Wilson Buffalo, New York

Amanda and all: I found an old posting by Amanda asking about the Smotherman Cemetery outside of Hazel. This is the story my 85 year old grandmother tells: When she was a little girl, her Aunt Martha Smotherman Jackson came for a visit. She wanted the old cemetery cleaned up. So they had a big family reunion and everyone came out and they cleared away the brush and spruced up the stones. My grandma says at the time there were a lot of cedar saplings and other larger growth. The stones were already crumbly and in disarray. Aunt Martha paid some one to come out and fence the property. They did not have an access gate put in as they all assumed that no one would ever come back to go there. However, they wanted to protect it from tractors and vandals. Granny didn't think you could even get to it anymore. You have to understand, this was not neglect of unconcern, but merely a lack of family. All of these people had either moved away or died by 1940. My grandmother was the only one left and she thought you couldn't get too it anymore. She was under the impression it was on private property with no access. And since Albert, Susan, and Annie, who she was closest too are all buried in Hazel, she really never had a reason to go back out there. Her grandparents raised her after her mother died and Annie was still living at home. Matter of fact, everyone thought Annie was granny's mother, and as granny said. She pretty much was. They were very, very close. Aunt Annie died in 1960 at grannies home. Her real mother Amy is buried at Barnett in Pottertown. I would be delighted to go and clean it up. I am going to be up there sometime next month. I'll get granny to ride with me out there and I will check it out. If it is accessible, I will go back in the fall when it has cooled off (its over 100 degress here in August) and after the snakes and assorted biting beasties are gone <VBG> and see what I can do. The main obstacle will be the old Iron Gate if it is still standing because we can't get a mower in there. But we could possibly get a gas weed eater. There are only a few graves. Aunt Martha Jackson's children, Aunt Mary Frances Smotherman McDaniels, Uncle Tom's daughters, and I believe the William is my Susan's Father. Although there is no record, I am pretty sure my William's wife Nancy is there also. It would be strange if she were not. But William has no stone and Nancy's is probably unmarked also. There is a Mary E. but I can't figure out who JM and Sarah are. I know there was a JG and Sarah which would make more sense.. So I don't know if this was a transcriber error or what. I hope this answers your concerns. Marsha nscriber error or what. I hope this answers your concerns. Marsha

Bill: First I want to compliment you on the wonderful service you do of posting these deaths, births and marriages. You are a the role model for list owners. I was just in the archives for previous years. I found the birth postings which said you could provide additional information upon request. In the 1852 posting I found Albert Smotherman and in 1853 Susan Smotherman. I would very much appreciate the information on these two as they are my Great Great Grandparents. I don't know if you have copies of the documents or just the information. I would love to have hard copies (I will gladly pay for) but would be grateful just for the information. The odd thing is that the vitals dates are exactly one year off of the family bible. Perhaps grandma had so many kids she didn't know what year it was. <VBG> If you would like, I have several documents (including the family bible page) and pictures. If you would like them posted or for the images page let me know how I need to get them to you. You can post the requested information or E-mail me privately. The information is no matter of national security and perhaps it would help someone else. Thank you again tremendously, Marsha Banasiewicz sly, Marsha Banasiewicz =20

Interested in Gardner, David A. Frizzell, Polly Parilee Thank you. Cindy

My friends - As we begin this week, I am going to return to our review of early marriages in Calloway County. In past postings, we have worked our way from 1823 to 1838. Today, we will finish 1838 and begin 1839. If you see a marriage which interests you, and you would like the full dataset for that marriage(which normally includes the date of license, date of marriage, who performed the ceremony and the consents if required), let me know and I will forward that information to you. As always, your assistance in not resending this entire message back to me with your request is greatly appreciated. -B +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Early Calloway County Marriages - Part 29 McCord, Huston N. Miller, Demaris Sutherland, Raleigh McCamin, Ann W. Clark, William J. Bourland, Patsy N. Short, John R. Savage, Dorotha Fox, Henry Roach, Nancy Jones, George W. Hale, Mary Griffith, Walton Woodall, Mahala Woodall, R.T.H. Reed, Joicey Herndon, Joseph Spilman, Martha W. Laurence, John Davis, Zilpha Aldridge, Warren Parks, Rebecca Johnston, D.B. Terrell, Sintha Enoch, J.B. Lassiter, Mary Boyd, Beverly Green, Mary Ann Cossey, Joseph Mullinacks, Mary Owen, Cyrus Stubblefield, Dianah E. Gohean, Thomas L. Utley, Phoebe S. Bridges, Nathan W. Fowler, Nancy Green, George Smith, Liney Winchester, Thomas Hooper, Lavina Rushing, Milton M. Veal, Eliza Jones, Joseph Hodges, Sarah C. Edmunds, William Allen, Louisa Gardner, David A. Frizzell, Polly Parilee Edens, Thomas G. Howard, Laurenda Starks, Spencer P[ace] Cheak, Sarah Potts, Isaac Ramsey, Elender Crass, David Ross, Mary ~to be continued~ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Pat, Thanks for the information. So far, I've not found a connection with my Pace family of Ballard County to the Daniel Pace family but I will keep this information in case a connection is later made. I appreciate your reply. Rick

Hi, JP searchers, I am looking for Rosemary Woods who used to live in Columbus, KY and wh married Paul Lee Smith of Arlington. A family member told me she thought they were now living in Mississippi and running a catfish farm. I have a photograph that is probably of interest to her and am trying to find a town or address. Can anyone help? Thanks, Donna

Dear Marsha, My great-aunt Cordelia Ann Miller (1852, Calloway Co., KY-2890, Dallas Co., TX) m 2 Jul 1868 Hezekiah Thomas Mathis (1837, KY-1903, Eastland Co., TX). Cordelia was the dau. of George W. Miller & Martha Ann Martin of Cal. Co. When George came to Dallas Co., TX in Oct 1870, his son-in-law & dau. & their baby Jennie Gilbert Mathis came too. Also in the party were Sanford Carroll Miller & Leander Miller, Geo. W.'s single brothers. My grandmother, Aura Leah Miller, was 3 yrs. old. H.T. Mathis was the son of Josiah & Jane Mathis of the 1850 Henry Co., TN census 13th Dist. HH #101-103. Jane may not be H.T.'s mother. peggy b chapman lubbock, tx > My lines are Wilson/Cope/Smotherman/Pace in Kentucky Valentine/Brizendine/Humphreys/Mathis/Taylor in Henry County. > Marsha > in Alabama

Marsha, I noticed you are looking for Brizendines. My great aunt from Mayfield, Graves C. (now in her 90s) married a Frank Brizendine from the JP area. My husband was researching his family and began a correspondence with a Brizendine. We asked if he was related to my connection and turned out he was a few generations back. He has a great deal of info on the family and loves to communicate with others about them. Email me for his email address. Cindy

Hi Everyone, I have been looking at the HOLT family. If anyone can help with this family, I would appreciate hearing from you. Peter M. Holt b. 1790-1800 died in McCracken Co., Ky Sept./Oct. 1856 His wife was named Rebecca. I am looking for her last name. Peter and Rebecca had the following children on whom I am seeking more information: John N. Rebecca who m. Henly William Wiley Andrew Daniel James Martin Mary Ann Abram P. Isaac S. Rufus W. Jancy M. Alfred A. who m. Laminda McKinney Oct. 6, 1843 There may have been another Peter Holt in the JP area at the same time. In searching the records of Calloway Co. I notice the following regarding Peter Holt. Land dealings: Jan. 2, 1837 by Peter M. Holt on East Fork of Clark's River Nov. 17, 1859 by Peter Holt on the East Fork of Clark's River (this was after the above Peter M. Holt's death of 1856) Tax list: Peter Holt on 1834 Tax list acreage on Jonathan Creek and 2 horses Peter Holt on 1835 Tax list acreage on Jonathan Creek and 3 horses M. P. Holt on 1836 Tax list acreage on E. Fk Clarks River and 1 horse (could this be Peter M.?) Peter Holt on 1837 Tax list acreage on Jonathan Creek and 0 horses Peter Holt on 1838 Tax list acreage on Jonathan Creek and 2 horses Census: 1830 Not on Calloway Co. Ky 1840 Peter M. Holt on McCracken Co. Census 1850 Not on McCracken Co. or Calloway Co., KY Census Where was Peter Holt and family in 1830 and 1850? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Barbara **FUN ONLINE CLASSES for ALL AGES** http://www.bdgonline.com/corselst.htm The Zipper Connection (Math) begins Aug. 8, 1999 Where to Find Specific Genealogical Information Online-Aug. 10, 1999 Beginning Genealogy Course 1 begins Aug. 20, 1999 Stamp Collecting with the Internet begins Sept. 9, 1999

Does anyone have information on this Sleaton/Slaton or Dis Hong family June 6 1799, Drury HODGES was Surety for Edmond Smith Sleator (this last name is probably SLEATON) and Susanah DIS HONG in Franklin Co. VA. "Marriage bonds of Franklin Co. VA 1786-1858" by Wingfield page 208 I believe that Edmond Smith Sleaton was related to John and Edmund Slayden listed below. Susananh HODGES was the daughter of Edmund HODGES & Nepathia Walker, Susananh married John SLAYDEN, who had among other children an Edmund SLAYDEN born 2/13/1777 and died 11/9/1841 in Hopkins Co. KY. His grave has E. SLATON. He is named in his fathers will as Edmund SLAYDEN, and in Edmond HODGES will as Edmond SLAYTON. Most Ky records show the spelling as SLATON thanks for the help ks for the help

Hi Victoria, Many thanks for answering my plea for Humphreys information in Henry and Calloway Co. I will love receiving anything at all on my relatives from that part of the country. My Humphrey grandmother died when my Mother was 10 years old and my grandfather left Ky in 1900 so we have very little information on their lives in that part of the country. Thank you, Fran Kerling frankerling@earthlink.net earthlink.net

Dear Marsha, Thank you for sending your Humphreys information. Although I don't see any familiar names on your lists I will print it out and maybe in the future something will 'click' Thank you, Frances Kerling =20

I'm proud to announce this morning that Christian Co, Kentucky is now represented on the ALHN at: http://www.usroots.com/~kyseeker/christian/christalhn.html I am the volunteer for this county site and it has been loads of fun preparing and is not quit finished - "or will it every be?" <smile> Anyway please visit my site this morning.. *******KYSEEKER********

Marsha, Saw your post on KY-JP List. I'm connected to Pace members in Ballard Co., KY. They migrated from Davidson Co., TN in mid 1800s. Britain and Martha Ann Crotzer Pace > William Churchwell and Rosa Ann Sullivan Pace > Mattie Ann Pace and Walter Scott Dillworth > Earl and Silvia Eunice Bar(e)field Dillworth > Jean Ann Dillworth and George Walker Uht > Ricky Lynn Uht (born 1954, MO). If you think you might have a connection with them and your Pace members let me know and we can share information. Rick Uht P.O. Box 122 Bloomfield, MO 63825-0122 ruht@sheltonbbs.com

Hi Marsha, My grandfather was a Humphrey as a child raised by his grandmother in Henry County. He was born 1864,his name was William Bradley Humphreys. Do you by any chance have anything on this branch of the Humphreys family. I have searched in vain for over a year and cannot find his family. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Frances Kerling s Kerling

Please send LG855 "N" file. Thanks!