While in Barbourbille last summer I went by the Knox Historical Society hunting for old Marriage records. I had read in a post to this list, about a year earlier, that all of the early Knox County records had been trashed. The Historical Society does have an index of those early records that they compiled from the original marriage books. The Kentucky Archives in Frankfort does have the LDS microfilms that were made many years ago. However, those records are incomplete as many of the records were damaged by flood, fire and poor handling. The last time I was in Frankfort was three years ago, and I wasn't searching Knox County at the time, but do remember that Knox records were available. One other thing to keep in mind is that the marriage is usually, not always, recorded in the county of the bride and not the groom. That's because the marriage is recorded in the county where it happened, and that is normally the home or local church of the bride. Sonny Vaughn Managing the MCFADDEN and KARR mail lists on RootsWeb, the KARR and MCFADDEN query boards for GenConnect and subscribing to the VAUGHN, HILL, DAVIS, WRIGHT, COOK, GUY surname lists plus the KNOX, LAUREL, LETCHER, BREATHITT and WHITLEY County lists of RootsWeb. Personal web site: s-vaughn.com At the bottom of the page click on the "Kinfolks" button. On the insuing page click on "Continue." On the following page click on any family button that is of interest to you. E-mail to: sonny.vaughn@verizon.net or: sv@s-vaughn.com

William S Hammons was born in Knox Co probably 1820-1830. Can anyone tell me the name of his wife or the name of his parents? Thanks for any help. Pete Apple.

Just to let everyone know there has been a large update to the Pine Hill Cemetery on my free pages. Link below. Please don't respond to the list. Cassy. foe3643@mac.com -- Please check out my new free genealogy site. I am currently looking for others willing to share their photographs as well. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~foe3643/

That last e-mail I sent looked funny. Joseph Payne is the son of Obediah Payne and Jemima Oney NOT Hannah Unk. Hannah was the other stone I found. Sorry about the confusion. Cassy. -- Please check out my new free genealogy site. I am currently looking for others willing to share their photographs as well. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~foe3643/

In case anyone is interested I found the tombstones of Joseph Paynes s/o Obediah and Hannah Unk. and her husband John Callebs. These have just been posted to my MyFamily.com site you need an invite to get into the site. Any one interested may send a PRIVATE e-mail so as not to disturb the list and I will send an invite. Thanks, Cassy. -- Please check out my new free genealogy site. I am currently looking for others willing to share their photographs as well. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~foe3643/

RESPONSE: Hello, To my knowledge on the very early marriage records such as you have listed there, there are no individual actual records. I have a copy of something I copied quite some time ago that had been microfilmed by LDS. It is a simple registery with one line entries. It might be that there were actual records but if that is true they disappeared a long, long time ago. It is from these registers of marriages that the transcribed marriage book (Book A ) was developed. Message text written by INTERNET:KYKNOX-L@rootsweb.com >Is there anyone who has the actual marriage records available for Knox Co. Need any other additional info on the following marriages: In my newest book A, I have: Dec. 9, 1803 ARTHUR, Joseph to ARTHUR, Susannah by Alexander STEWART, J. P. NOtE: Additional info: Alexander STEWART, J. P. Book A: Page 6 - Feb. 8, 1803 Arthur, Samuel & Arthur, Susannah Mar. 8, 1804 Arthur, Samuel & Jones, Hannah NOTE: The minister was: Alexander STEWART, J. P. Page 17 - Mar. 9, 1804 Arthur, Samuel & Jones, Hannah Page 18 - Feb. 2, 1805 Mahan, Hezekiah & Arthur, Betsey NOTE: I have their marriage date as: Feb. 2, 1808 - MAHAN, Hezekiah to ARTHUR, Betsy by Elijah FOLEY, Minister NOTE: I also have Feb. 13, 1803 MAHAN, Hezekiah to HICKEY, Sarah by Alexander STEWART, J. P. Page 31 - Oct. 4, 1810 Johnson, Daniel & Arthur, Nancy NOTE: I have the minister as: Elijah FOLEY, minister There are two additional Daniel JOHNSON marriages; however, no way to know if they are one and the same person: May 4, 1824 JOHNSON, Daniel to GOODIN, Susannah, William HOPPER, Minister; Samuel VANNOY, bondsman Feb. 15 , 1839 JOHNSON, Daniel R. to FENSTON, Rachel, Wm. HOPPER, minister; John FUSON, Bondsman Page 31 - Jan. 3, 1811 Dobson, John & Arthur, Pricilla NOTE: minister for John DOBSON was: James McNEILL, J. P. Page 51 - Aug. 31, 1815 Arthur, John & Dudley, Caty NOTE: Minister shown as: Moses FOLEY, minister. Other Marriage--unknown Book: 18 Aug. 1822 Arthur, Joseph & McFarland, Polly NOTE: From Mar. Bk A; Moses FOLEY, minister; John ARTHUR, father 31 Aug. 1824 Arthur, Rueben & Goodin, Lavene (Lavina) NOTE: Hezekiah ROBINSON, bondsman There are some additional ARTHUR marriages you do not have listed here. I do not know if that is intentional on your part or that you simply don't have them. Joyce Taylor Collins La Palma, CA Thank you for any help any one can provide. Sharon Kay Arthur Knapp spr3622@blackfoot.net Visit our web page below: http://www.geocities.com/spr3622/ Arthur Families Who Settled in Knox & Whitley Co.'s KY Early 1800's http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/k/n/a/Sharon-K-Knapp/index.html (UNDER CONSTRUCITION- NEED IMPUT) <

Hello, I would also be interested in Knox Co early marriges. I have found the list of Messer marriages in Knox County, but none for my Duff's. Please any help out there on where I can get information on Duff marriages from 1810 on would be greatly appreciated. Phyllis

Is there anyone who has the actual marriage records available for Knox Co. Need any other additional info on the following marriages: Book A: Page 6 - Feb. 8, 1803 Arthur, Samuel & Arthur, Susannah Mar. 8, 1804 Arthur, Samuel & Jones, Hannah Page 17 - Mar. 9, 1804 Arthur, Samuel & Jones, Hannah Page 18 - Feb. 2, 1805 Mahan, Hezekiah & Arthur, Betsey Page 31 - Oct. 4, 1810 Johnson, Daniel & Arthur, Nancy Page 31 - Jan. 3, 1811 Dobson, John & Arthur, Pricilla Page 51 - Aug. 31, 1815 Arthur, John & Dudley, Caty Other Marriage--unknown Book: 18 Aug. 1822 Arthur, Joseph & McFarland, Polly 31 Aug. 1824 Arthur, Rueben & Goodin, Lavene (Lavina) Thank you for any help any one can provide. Sharon Kay Arthur Knapp spr3622@blackfoot.net Visit our web page below: http://www.geocities.com/spr3622/ Arthur Families Who Settled in Knox & Whitley Co.'s KY Early 1800's http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/k/n/a/Sharon-K-Knapp/index.html (UNDER CONSTRUCITION- NEED IMPUT)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GIBSON, LYNCH, WILSON, WYATT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CBB.2ACE/5148 Message Board Post: The 1850 census for Putnam Co., IN lists the following four men, all born in KY: Castleton Gibson, age 32 Castleton Lynch, age 30 Castleton Wilson, age 33 Castleton Wyatt, age 28 Castleton Gibson was the son of Lewis Gibson and Priscilla Wilson, m. Knox Co. in 1814. Castleton Wilson was the son of John Wilson and Fannie Wilson, m. Knox Co. in 1816. Castleton Lynch was the son of John Lynch and Lucy (Wyatt) Wilson. Lucy was the widow of Castleton Wilson who she married in 1815. Who were the parents of Castleton Wyatt? I believe that Fannie Wilson and Priscilla Wilson were the daughters of Castleton Wilson by his first wife. Can you confirm or refute? Lewis and Priscilla Gibson, John and Fannie Wilson, and John and Lucy Lynch all moved to Putnam Co., IN. I believe that the four men listed above are all grandsons of Castleton Wilson. Can you help me? Sharon Bryant

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/5146.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello, Here is that David TAYLOR on the 1850 Knox Co.: Dwelling 240-243 TAYLOR, David, 75, b. VA (equates to birth year of 1775) . Mary, 29, b. KY (this was a dau.) You see my gg-grandfather, Cornelius Alexander TAYLOR, b. 1794; d. 1874 was ALSO born in Wythe Co., VA. Also, Jesse TAYLOR, b. 1792 mar. to Nancy GREENE TAYLOR was born in Grayson Co., VA (which was one county formed from the other including Wythe). It changed between the time Jesse was b. and Cornelius was born. Living next to the TAYLOR family were the DICKENSON's and there were marriages there between the family of James CRANK , age 71 from VA and his wife, Eleanore/Ellender TAYLOR CRANK, 68, from VA . Ellender is said to be the sister of my gg-grandfather, Cornelius Alexander TAYLOR. Their first born child, Cornelius CRANK gave pension testimony that he was a small boy and present with his parents are the wedding in 1814 between Cornelius A. TAYLOR and Sarah Ann WALKER TAYLOR. Living very close to David TAYLOR and the DICKINSONs is William McCARROLL, age 87, NC mar. to Elizabeth TAYLOR, 71 b. VA. This is said to be the sister also of my gg-grandfather, Cornelius. They had earlier on lived in Claiborne co., TN. In 1811 (I think), when Joshua BINGHAM went off with Mary DePRIEST (dau. of Martha Patsy TAYLOR and Robert DePRIEST), it is said they went to Claiborne Co. and were married in the home of William and Elizabeth TAYLOR McCARROLL. My Cornelius can first be documented in abt. 1810 in the home of Joshua BINGHAM prior to and after his marriage to Mary DePRIEST per pension testimony. Martha Patsy(28 years older) is said by some to be another sister to Cornelius A. TAYLOR but could also have perhaps been his mother! We really don't know. In one old reconstructed Bible record we have, in one area, someone wrote that David TAYLOR was the father of Cornelius A. TAYLOR and then that was crossed out and someone else wrote that David TAYLOR was a brother and had married a BLEVINS. For sure there was some close kinship of one type or the other among these folks. I think we may all go to our graves without knowing the answer to the puzzles of who was the parent of who when it comes to our TAYLORs. One thing I have learned in genealogy is that when no one seems to have any answers to something that one would think they would, then possibly something is being hidden or not spoken about. There was a lot of "shame" being carried around in those hills . I highly suspect that whoever was the parent/s of Cornelius A. TAYLOR that they died very young and someone else reared him up or . . . he was illegitimate. The mystery continues. 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/an/CBB.2ACE/734.353 Message Board Post: MY SISTER AND I ARE ALSO SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON LEVI POWELL. WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE HAS THE FIRST WIFES NAME.HE AND ANNA LAWS WAS OUR GG GRANDPARENTS. THEIR DAUGHTER MIRAH WAS MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER.WE ARE ALSO INTERESTED IN WHO LEVIS PARENTS WERE AS THERE WERE SO MANY WITH THE SAME NAME.WE ARE TOTALLY NEW AT THIS AND HAVE ONLY BEEN RESEARCHING FOR A COUPLE MONTHS. DO YOU HAVE ANY THING THAT MIGHT HELP US?? WOULD SURE APPRICIATE THE HELP. THANKS SUE

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/5146.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi Pat, Thanks for sharing your info with me. I heard from another person who believes the same as you regarding William Robert Taylor and Sely. She told me that William Robert's father was David and that David was from Wythe County, VA. How do you relate to this family line? Also, have you heard rumors of Native American/Indian ancestry in this family? Becky

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/5146.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Joyce, Thanks for responding to my message and including the census information. Yes, I have talked with another Taylor researcher and there is some confusion between William Robert Taylor and William Riley Taylor! I have been told that William Robert's wife was Sely or Celia with her maiden name possibly as Tinsley. I know of one person who believes that William Riley was also married to Celia Tinsley!! Were there two Celia Tinsleys? I would like to obtain death records for William Robert and Sely because this would possibly show the names of their parents and Sely's maiden name. Also, I have heard various rumors regarding my Taylor family including that we may descend from President Zachary Taylor and that we may have Native Indian ancestry. In any event, they are an enigma to me! Thanks again for your help. Becky

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/5146.2 Message Board Post: Hello, I believe that your William Robert has been confused with William Riley(son of Jesse Taylor) A William R. Taylor married Seley Tinsley in 1836 in Harlan County, it has been listed that this is William Riley. I believe that is a mistake, William Riley would have only been 16 at the time of this marriage. also in the 1840 Harlan census Jesse Taylor is listed with all nine of his children. If you check the 1840 Knox county Census you will find a William Taylor listed he has three son under the age of 5. This fits with the age of the sons of William R. Taylor in the 1850 census. I Believe that Seley is the daughter of William Tinsley, and that William is the son of David Taylor. I have no proof of this except the census. Here is what I have 1810 Knox David Taylor William Tinsley 1820 Harlan David Taylor William Tinsley 1830 Harlan David Taylor William Tinsley(one female age 10-15 Listed) 1840 Knox David Taylor William Taylor (three males under 5 listed) William Tinsely 1850 Knox Both David and William are listed. Hope this helps, I have been trying for some time now to proof that William Riley was not married to Sely Tinsley. Pat

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KEITH Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CBB.2ACE/2437.3042.1.1 Message Board Post: What state were they in ? I'll see what I can find. Also try http://keithclan.com/ Larry Keith has been compiling data on all families named Keith for years, perhaps he would be able to help you.

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/2437.3042.1 Message Board Post: Hello Teresa,do you have any info on John Kieth married to Margaret Jackson,possibly married abt 1849-50?Looking for info on Margarets parents.It is believed she was the daughter of Daniel Jackson and Louisa Hubbard

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/5146.1 Message Board Post: Hello, Surely do wish I knew more about your William Robert TAYLOR to help you out. To tell you the truth, I think I've mistakenly thought this was William R. (Riley) TAYLOR and his wife, Celia/Sely TINSLEY. William R. TAYLOR was a son of Jesse TAYLOR and Nancy Greene TAYLOR of Harlan C o. I can see your Charles TAYLOR on the 1860 Knox Co. as follows but you probably have that listing: Dwelling 1101 HENSON, Robert, 49, KY . Sarah, 50, KY . Robert, 31, KY . Barbara, 36, KY . Henry, 6, KY . Lucia, 2, KY TAYLOR, Charles, 10, KY MISER, Robert, 39, KY (Robert MISER was Black) I do see one other listing which could be a sister to your Charles: Dwelling 779 - 1860 Knox Co. INGRAN (which is prob. INGRAM), William, 60, b. KY . Margrett, 60, TN TAYLOR, Margrett, 13, KY * * * PARTON, William, 7, KY 1870 Knox Co. Dwelling 3-2-2 INGRAM, William, 70, farmer, KY . Margaret, 70, TN TAYLOR, Margaret, 23, KY * * PARTON, William, 17, KY In Knox co. Marriage Book BB and C, this may be her marriage: Jan. 6, 1871 GOODIN, William M., Res: Knox Co.; age 20; Occup: farmer; b. Knox Co., KY; father b.: Knox Co.; mother b. Knox Co. to: TAYLOR, Margret A., Res: Knox Co.; age 23; b. Knox Co., KY By: Rev. John DAVIS At: William INGGRAM's; Wit: Thomas GOODIN; James INGGRAM and James COLLINS Pri. & Sur.: William M. GOODIN and James COLLINS I don't see this family on the 1880 Knox Co. Joyce Taylor Collins La Palma, CA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mills Broughton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CBB.2ACE/5147.2 Message Board Post: Hi, I believe you Great grandpa Elijah Mills, is my 2nd Great Grandpa Elijah Mills. Elijah Mills was 1st married to Elizabeth Carnes. They had a large family, and then "Lige" & Elizabeth divorced. Lige then married Lucy Broughton, and had Ludema Mills, which I am hoping is your Grandmother. Lige's 2nd wife Lucy Broughton and Lige's 1st wife Elizabeth were friends and remained friends after Lucy & Lige married. My great Aunt Escilene said Lucy & Lige would have dinner with Elizabeth & vice versa. But somehow Lige's first set of children, lost touch with Ludema. I was told she lived in/near Pineville. I hope she is still living. Can't wait to find out more about your side, I have photo's of most of Lige's 1st set of children. I don't have a one of Grandpa Elijah, did Lucy give one to your mother? Good to hear from you, Carolyn Gambrel cgjsz@sun-spot.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: TAYLOR, BROUGHTON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CBB.2ACE/5147.1 Message Board Post: Hello, Michelle, Yes, you and I are related. Your g-grandmother, Susan TAYLOR was my grandfather's sister! My grandfather was Garrett TAYLOR, b. 1872 in Knox Co.; d. 1954 in Bell Co. Susan and Garrett TAYLOR were some of the several children of Harrison TAYLOR (b. 1836; d. 1904) and his wife, Mary Ann HUTCHINS (b. 1844; d. 1895). Harrison TAYLOR was a son of Cornelius Alexander TAYLOR (b. 1794; d. 1874) and his wife, Sarah Ann WALKER (b. 1795; d. ca 1885). I have Lucy BROUGHTON b . April 1900 ; d. April 4, 1978 in Knox Co. She was married to Bert JACKSON, Lige MILLS and an UNK. SMITH. From your query, you are from Elijah/Lige MILLS. I would be very interested in sharing information with you on our family. Who were the parents of the Elijah/Lige MILLS? Who were their children? Have you been to your g-grandmother's cemetery at Alex Creek? I was there again this past Sept. Susan TAYLOR BROUGHTON, a number of her children as well as Harrison TAYLOR and his wife and his parents are buried in the TAYLOR-BROUGHTON Cem. in Knox Co. I do have a photo of Susan TAYLOR, my grandfather, several of his siblings and of Harrison TAYLOR. I do not have any photo of Anthony BRoUGHTON. Please feel free to write me directly if you wish. Joyce Taylor Collins La Palma, CA e-mail: joycecollins@compuserve.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mills, Broughton and Taylor Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/5540/CBB.2ACE/5147 Message Board Post: Hi, I am the great-granddaughter of Susan Taylor and Anthony Broughton. I have been wanting to do a family tree for a while and stumbled upon this site. My grandfather was Elijah Mills and my grandmother was Lucy Mills all of Knox County, Kentucky. If anyone would have information and/or pictures could you please email me. I would love to find out if I have some relatives I don't know about!!