This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: barrett/sizemore/shelton/gambrel/mcguire/jackson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CBB.2ACE/4624.1.1 Message Board Post: Diana,I am the grandaughter of Henry and Etta Barrett.I have some info on them.Would love to hear from you and anyone else who knows any history about the Barrett family. Carol Barrett Williams = rjwcjw@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CBB.2ACE/5154.1 Message Board Post: I need the death record of Lauvada(Lavada) Shelton Barrett.I was told she died during a flu epidemic in the early 1900's.She was married to William Barrett.I think it was around Emanuel or Barbourville,KY.I would like any info on either person.I'm having trouble find them.Thank you so much

I liked the history lesson. I myself am from the area called Bryants Store. I do believe that most people call it Little Poplar Creek. I knew most of the history but, not all. Thank you. S. Bays

Came across some Knox County History, thought maybe someone might find interesting. Knox County Kentucky was the 41st state on order of formation, it is in southeastern Kentucky bounded by Clay, Laurel, Whitley, and Bell Counties, it has an area of 388 square miles. It was created on December 19, 1799 from Lincoln county and was named after General Henry Knox of Massachussetts, the nation;s first secretary of War. Barbourville is the county seat. Knox County was orginally embraced all the upper Cumberland Valley and several counties were later created from its territory. Clay (1807), Rockcastle (1810), Whitley (1818) Harlan (1819) Laurel (1825) and Bell (1867). Knox County's topography is hilly and mountainous, and it is on the watershed of the Cumberland River. Highest elevations are in the southern and eastern sections, which reach about 2,000 feet above sea level. Lowest elevations are along the the Cumberland River, which runs from east to west through the south central portion of the county. Soil conditions are generally adapted to agriculture in the valley's. Tobbacco is the main cash crop, Beef cattle are the principal livestock. Approximently 3/4 of the county is forested. Coal and timber are the county's most profitable natural resources, followed by natural gas. The primary manufactured products in 1990 were steel, wire and fiber products, food service equipment, brassiers and girdle's, industrial sealants, lumber, roofing materials, machine parts, and fishing and pleasure boats. Other industries included railroad repair and coal processing. Railroad transportation through the county is provided by CSX Transportation. The Cumberland Gap Parkway ( U.S 25 E) is the county's main highway and connects with I-75 near Knox County's northwestern border, not far from the Tri- County Industrial Park. The population of Knox County has remained stable since 1940, with a natural increase and immigration offset by emigration to industrial sites, a trend that had slowed by 1990. A major city is Corbin, located partially in Knox County, but extending in Whitley and Laurel County's. Other communities include; Artemus, Bimble, Bryant's Store, Cannon, Dewitt, Flat Lick, Girdler, Gray, Green Road, Heidrick, Hinkle, Mills, Scalf, Trosper, Walker and Woolum. A large number of residents trace their ancestory to English, Scotch- Irish, and German settlers. The main religious domination is Southern Baptist, followed by Pentecostal Congregations and other Baptist Groups. Primary and secondary public education is provided by the Knox County Schools and the Barbourville Independant School Districtt. Union College, founded in 1879 in Barbourville, is a four year school affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The area known as Knox County was the home of prehistoric Native Americans, and remains of villages and mounds have been located. The first English explorers who came to the region were Dr. Thomas Walker and companions. In the 1760's parties of the long hunter's roamed the region for months at a time and often followed the Warrior's Path to the Flat Lick- Stinking Creek area. In 1775, Daniel Boone blazed the trail later known as the "Wilderness Road" through Knox County. The county's frontier hertitage is celebrated each October with the Daniel Boone Festival, established 1948. Daniel Boone Trail Memorial Park is located at Flat Lick, and the Knox County Historical Museum in Barbourvile contains many items relating to the Frontier Era. Knox County's population grew steadily after the Civil War, reaching 10, 587 in 1880. In 1888, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad ( now CSX Transportation) completed lines through the county, generations a land boom. Another boom occurred around 1900 with the discovery of oil. A large mining community flourished in the Artemus- Kay-Jay area from 1900- to the late 1940's. Knox County's notable citizens include Joseph Eve, the nation's only charge d'affairs to the Republic of Texas, Caleb Powers, involved in the assasination of Governor William Goebel (1900) and U.S Congressman James Love, Green Adams, George M Adams, John H Wilson, and John M Robinson. Knox County has provided Governor's James Black,(1919) and Flem Simpson (1927-1931). The completion of I-75 in the early 1970's brought business growth near Corbin. The fourlaning of U.S 25 E in the early 1990's brought similar growth to Barbourville. The population of Knox County was 23,689 in 1970, 30. 239 in 1980, and 29,676 in 1990.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CBB.2ACE/4994.1.1.2.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Hello, I have William I. SIMPSON, b. abt. 1873 in Knox Co. as a son of Denisious SIMPSON, b. abt. 1843 in Ky married to Nancy MILLS, b. abt. 1850; d. Sept 1912. Nancy was a dau. of Nasby MILLS, Jr. and Elizabeth 'Betty' BAKER. Another of Denisious SIMPSON's sons, Green SIMPSON was also married for a short period to my grandfather's sister, Alice "Ally" E. TAYLOR, both children of Harrison TAYLOR, b. 1836' d. 1904. They divorced. As far as Nancy MILLS (dau. of Nasby and Betsy BAKER MILLS), I have several family connections through marriages, etc. there also. nancy's brother, Brice MILLS, b. 4-27-1836 was married to Alabama Martha Jane TAYLOR (younger sister to my g-grandfather, Harrison TAYLOR. Nancy's sister, Jane MILLS had a number of children outside of marriage to Isaac "Ike" TAYLOR, older brother to my g-grandfather, harrison. Rachel MILLS, younger sister to Nancy married Thomas J. "TJ" WARREN, also related through the marriage of Mary Ann TAYLOR to James Henry WARREN II. Mary Ann was an older sister to my g-grandfather, Harrison TAYLOR. William P. MILLS, b. Jan 1861, younger brother to Nancy had a couple children outside of marriage with Docia TAYLOR TAYLOR BROCK (former dau.-in-law to Harrison TAYLOR). They are all just "one big happy family circle". Joyce Taylor Collins La Palma, CA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CBB.2ACE/4994.1.1.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello, Generally speaking one orders actual marriage records (or copies, that is) from the Clerk of the Court of the county where the marriage took place. Addresses for Knox and for Bell are on line. That does not necessarily mean that all information one is looking for will be there. Sometimes they simply did not enter the parental info. Joyce Taylor Collins La Palma, CA p.s. The information I quoted from is from an Index to Bell Co. marriages which is a transcription for sale from the records in the Bell Co. courthouse. For Knox Co., there are any number of transcribed marriage books available for purchase through the Knox Co. Gen. Society.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Simpson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CBB.2ACE/4994.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi, I read this and find it very interesting. I would like to ask about marriage cert. I would like to find out who it says his parents are. May I ask how to get one? Is there any book or CD's with marriage records in them? Thank you. Bev

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CBB.2ACE/5173.1.1 Message Board Post: Joyce,the answer to your questions are yes this is the same William,after his father Daniel Jackson Sr died 4 mar 1842 he and Greenberry lived with their sister Margaret after their mother Lovicy married Moses Hubbard while the other kids lived with Lovicy and Moses. Lovicy was first married to Daniel 6 Nov 1826 Clay Co .Benjamin Hubbard bondsman.As for the date of Elizabeths death I was told by a Messer researcher that she died after giving birth to Didamy.This is from a direct descendent of William and Frances .I had thought she was the daughter of Moses and Winnie Golden,but was not sure.The Messers are also my direct descendents in Knox Co Sion,Benjamin,David,Elvin.Hope this has answered your questions.Do you have any info on Didamys husbands and kids?Husband 1 Louis Hale married 10 Dec 1876,#2 Elijah Hobbs married 3 May 1888.any info would be appreciated.Randy

In a message dated 2/11/2003 2:33:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, wanda711@charter.net writes: > I don't know where James M. Bays is buried. > James M. Bays is buried in the Bunch Cemetery in Adair Co.,OK. He died on 2 Jan 1914. S. Bays

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CBB.2ACE/5174 Message Board Post: Does anyone have marriage or any info on the sons of Leanna Lawson. I know they came to Knox Co from TN. They are on the 1870 Knox census with their mother. Ages 13 and 10.There names are James C Lawson and William H Lawson. I am trying to find out who their father in TN was. I was told he was a Hatfield, but I don't even know if they had the same father or what part of TN they came from. I was hoping their marriage records might shed some light. Thanks, Lesa

Does anyone know the date of death of Mary "Polly" Addington Bays? She was born Abt. 1807 Scott County, VA. Married 27 MAY 1830 Peter C. Bays, b. Abt. 1801 Scott County, VA and died Abt. 1862-3 in Knox County, KY. Mary "Polly" Bays is not listed in the 1870 Knox County, KY Census. I do not know where Peter C. and Mary "Polly" Bays were buried. There are no death records during that time period. Can someone please help me locate their graves. Their son William Bays is buried in the (Hembree) Burch/Alford Cemetery, Brush Creek, KY. John Wesley Bays is buried in Whitley County, KY and Andrew Jackson Bays is buried in Bell County, KY. Charles H. Bays is probably buried at Trosper, KY. I don't know where James M. Bays is buried. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Wanda Bays Howard

John Wesley and Sophia ALford Bays are both buried at Bays Cem Rockhold KY, been their Barbara in OK --- Wanda Howard <wanda711@charter.net> wrote: > Does anyone know the date of death of Mary "Polly" > Addington Bays? > She was born Abt. 1807 Scott County, VA. Married 27 > MAY 1830 > Peter C. Bays, b. Abt. 1801 Scott County, VA and > died Abt. 1862-3 > in Knox County, KY. Mary "Polly" Bays is not listed > in the 1870 Knox > County, KY Census. I do not know where Peter C. and > Mary "Polly" > Bays were buried. There are no death records during > that time period. > Can someone please help me locate their graves. > Their son William > Bays is buried in the (Hembree) Burch/Alford > Cemetery, Brush Creek, > KY. John Wesley Bays is buried in Whitley County, > KY and Andrew > Jackson Bays is buried in Bell County, KY. Charles > H. Bays is probably > buried at Trosper, KY. I don't know where James M. > Bays is buried. > Your help will be greatly appreciated. > Wanda Bays Howard > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion > online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com

Yes James M Bays is buried at Bunch, in next county, I thought sure I had told you that Wanda, I am very sorry Barb in OK --- BaysLB@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 2/11/2003 2:33:50 PM Eastern > Standard Time, > wanda711@charter.net writes: > > > I don't know where James M. Bays is buried. > > > > James M. Bays is buried in the Bunch Cemetery in > Adair Co.,OK. > He died on 2 Jan 1914. > > S. Bays > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion > online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CBB.2ACE/5173.1 Message Board Post: Hello, As I look for Elizabeth MESSERs in the 1850 Knox Co., these can be found: Dwelling 83-85 MESSER, Moses, 60, farmer, b. SC . Winney, 55, b. TN . Elizabeth, 12, b. KY * * . Sarah, 24, b. KY . Anderson, 10, b. KY On Page 10 of the transcribed 1850, there is a 49 year old Elizabeth MESSER, b. NC, a widow and not the likely candidate. On page 11, there is a 45 year old Eliza MESSER (married name) mar. to Zion MESSER and again not a likely candidate. On the Marriage record itself, it says: March 1, 1853 JACKSON, William to Elizabeth MESSER Mar. by: William HOPPER; at: house of Moses MESSER Wit: Edward MESSER and James JACKSON Without researching any further to see if Moses MESSER's Elizabeth can be found later on, it would appear that the Elizabeth is the one listed in the Moses MESSER household. I am curious how you know that she died on Feb. 16, 1855?? Is this your William JACKSON on the 1860? Dwelling 563 JACKSON, William, 35, b. KY* * . Francis, 26, b. KY . Didana, 5, KY MESSER, Elizabeth, 11, b. KY BROWN, Daugherty, 3, b. KY Was this him on the 1850? Dwelling 64-66 KEITH, John, 22, farmer, b. NC . Margaret, 20, KY JACKSON, Greenberry, 11, KY KEITH, Elizabeth, 5 mo's, KY JACKSON, William, 21, farmer, b. KY * * * NOTE: All living next to the combined family of Moses HUBBARD and his wife, Louisa, previously married to a JACKSON and his children from his lst marriage. Joyce Taylor Collins La Palma, CA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CBB.2ACE/5173 Message Board Post: Does anyone know who Elizabeth Messer married to William Jackson 1853.parents were?Elizabeth died 16 Feb 1855,or where she is buried

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Hale, Warren, Jackson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CBB.2ACE/5172 Message Board Post: I need some marriage lookups, if possible. These marriages would have taken place between say 1912 - 1930. They are all siblings of the same family, the family of Addison and Louisa Jackson Smith. Addison and Louisa lived in Clay County, but sometime between 1900 - 1910, Addison died and Louisa and family moved to Knox County. The marriages are. Cager Smith to Lydia Unknown Chester Smith to Milly (as listed in census) unknown Date of marriage for Ada Smith to John Walker Date of marriage for Oma Smith to Jeff Hale Date of marriage for Wade Smith to Effie Warren Finally Woodson Smith to Viola Doan need verification of this marriage and date. Any help with this info would be appreciated. Thanks Richard Holt

To Sue and Wanda, The Elizabeth "Betty" (Lawson) Bays who is buried in the Adams Cemetery on highway 459 in Knox County had a son James Walter "Si" Bays who married my cousin Sarah Nona Wynn. I knew "Aunt Betty" as she was called by everyone who knew her. When she died, she lived with her nephew (I think he was her nephew), Ishmal Lawson and his wife Elsie (Moore) Lawson. They lived on Bull Run Road off highway 459. I don't know if this is of any help to anyone. I just saw the names and thought I would put in my two cents worth. Mary S.

>From the Barbourville Mountain Advocate Thursday, February 6, 2003 Obituaries Mr. Hobart A. Jarvis Sr., 79, of Barbourville, passed away Monday evening, January 27, 2003 in the Barbourville Nursing Home. He was a son of the late Ambrose and Olliff Baxter Jarvis, born on March 22, 1923 at Benham. Mr. Jarvis was a retired federal mine inspector and a member and elder of the 19TH Street Church of Christ in Corbin. During World War II, he faithfully served in the Army Air Corps. At the time of his death, he was a board member of the Barbourville Housing Authority. On October 24, 1944, he united in marriage with Frankie Hayre in Tampa, Fla. and to this union five children were born. In addition to his parents, one sister, Goldie Perkins and one brother, Kenneth Jarvis, preceded him in death. He is survived by his beloved wife, Frankie Jarvis of Barbourville; five children, Sue Ann Fowler and husband Rick of Montgomery, Ala., Mary Elizabeth Downey and husband Jack of San Antonio, Texas, Ellen Hayre Jarvis and fiance Allen Marcum of Lexington, Hobart A. Jarvis Jr. and wife Patti of Lexington and Martha Laurel Navey and husband Byron of Florence, S.C.; two sisters, Nellie Murrin of Oak Ridge, Tenn. and Frances Ison of Covington, Ga.; three brothers, Edward Jarvis of Connecticut, James Jarvis of Dayton, Ohio and David Jarvis of Cynthiana; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; among other loved ones and dear friends who mourn his passing. The funeral service was conducted in Knox Funeral Home Chapel Thursday, Jan. 30 with Bro. David Scott officiating. Mr. Jarvis was laid to rest in Barbourville Cemetery with military honors. Casketbearers were Sean Callihan, Shannon Gregory, Gary Scott, Pat Hauser, John White, Calvin Riddle and John Reid. Honorary bearers were members of Hardee's Coffee Club. Expressions of sympathy may go to either the 19TH Street Church of Christ, 405 19TH Street, Corbin, Ky 40701 or to one's favorite charity in loving memory of Mr. Jarvis. Arrangements were under the direction of Knox Funeral Home. Mrs. Pearl Lee (Peters) Baker, 95, of Barbourville, Ky, wife of the late Bob Baker, passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2003 in Knox County Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Elbert and Ollie (Maxwell) Peters. She believed in the Pentecostal faith and was a homemaker. She is survived by three sons, Elvis Owens of Barbourville, Lincoln Owens of Georgetown and Carl Owens and wife Eva of Michigan; one sister, Ocie Nichols and husband Fred of Barbourville; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Ellen Peters and Sallie Bolton. Services were conducted in Hampton Funeral Home Chapel Thursday, Jan. 30 with the Rev. Donnie Broughton and the Rev. Ralph Neal officiating. Burial was in Warren Cemetery at Girdler. Hampton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Herman F. Leick, 77, a long time Corbin attorney, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003 at Baptist Medical Center. He was a son of the late W.H. and Beulah Leick. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific. He was a senior partner in the law firm of Leick, Hammons and Brittain. He was a former Corbin city attorney, prosecuting attorney and Whitley County attorney. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Corbin. He is survived by his wife Rebecca Parks Leick and son Matthew H. Leick, both of Corbin; one brother, William R. Leick of Corbin; two sisters, Marilyn Houston of Maryville, Tenn. and Helen Offutt of Clearwater, Fla. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at O'Neil Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. , Feb. 5, 2003 at O' Neil Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. John Dunaway and the Rev. Barry Howard officiating. A graveside service will be held at Pine Hill Cemetery Thursday at 10 a.m. Contributions may be given to the First Baptist Church Building Fund at 401 N. Laurel Ave., Corbin, Ky 40701. This announcement is a courtesy of Hopper Funeral Home. Billey J. Blevins, 71, of Flat Rock, Mich., formerly of Heidrick, passed away Jan. 10, 2003. She was a daughter of the late John and Oda Swafford of Heidrick. She is survived by her husband, Russell; children, Oda Thomas, Deborah Akers, Martha Kramer, Russell Jr. "Jake", Ted, Pamela and Tina Jerell; 20 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Services were conducted Tuesday at Taylor Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, Dearborn, Mich. Burial was in Huron Valley Cemetery, Flat Rock, Mich. This is a courtesy announcement of Hopper Funeral Home. Mrs. Edna Jarvis Poe, 81, of Loveland, Ohio, formerly of Knox County, the wife of Richard S. Poe, passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003 at her residence after an extended illness. She was the daughter of Dutton and Mary Taylor Jarvis. She is survived by her brother Edward Jarvis. Services were held at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, Loveland, Ohio, Jan. 28, 2003 with Pastor Steve Cremeans conducting the services. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Miamiville, Ohio. William G. "Bill" Brittain, 41, of Union Township, Ohio, formerly of Knox County, passed away Jan. 26, 2003 at his residence. He was a son of Barbara Brittain and the late William B. Brittain. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Brittain; brother, Brian A. Brittain and wife Vickie; his children, Christopher, Sari, Nikki and Rusty Brittain; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Services were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 28 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home in Amelia, Ohio.

Sue, Dewitt, KY is on George Bays' Certificate of Death as Burial place. I'll try to help you find it. Wanda

Hello, Again I am asking if anyone has the cemetery books that can look up and find my great grandfathers grave. I am hoping to find my great grandmothers grave as well. She is Elizabeth Gibson Bays. I do not know of her birth and death dates but, I do know of his. George Bays b. Mar 10, 1863 d. Sep 10, 1938. At the search of death dates at Rootsweb for KY 1911-2000, he died at Elys, KY. A cousin said he was buried in Dewitt but, she didn't tell me which cemetery. :( If anyone knows, please send me a message. Thanks, S. Bays [BaysLB@aol.com]