Hi Everyone: I have transcribed the death fatalities of Coal Miners from Bell County on the KY Coal Miners web site for the years, 1905-1906-1908-1912 and 1914. I will be adding each KY, County as time permits. I am also going to post the non fatal accidents. You will also find photos of Brookside, KY Coal Miners that were added last week. Each month I will post a miners photo on the main page. A tribute to one of our Kentucky Coal Miners and it will stay on the main page for thirty days. This month we honor Bill Cross Sr, from the Harlan Collieries Coal Company. If you have any photos, please send. <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~kycoalmi/">Kentucky Coal Miners</A> Thanks a Bunch Elva

Does anyone know who Judge C. Allen Muncy's parents were? I have many Muncy ancestors from the Counties of Leslie & Clay, & am sure that I am related to C. Allen Muncy. I would greatly appreciate any help. Thanks, John Davis In a message dated 2/17/2003 2:13:46 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 12:01 PM > Subject: Re: [KYCLAY] EX-WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECTY DIED > > > > Doris, tell us more. > > Below is just the start. Hope I don't bore you. There is so much to tell. > I wish I could write it so you could have a better sense of the time and > the > atmosphere of everything. > > C. Allen Muncy was the County Judge of Leslie County at > the time. He has ask and ask Congressman Carter > to get President Nixon for the Dedication. For it was during his term and > with the insistence of Congressman Carter that Leslie County got the > recreation center, pool and ect. I never will forget the day we went in to > announce getting the money. The Leslie County Band, Law Officers and > dignitaries met us at the County Line and escorted us to Hyden. To the > Court > house. > When Congressman Carter was introduced it was done with tears in many eyes > because of what was coming to Hyden. > Many of the people had never seen a swimming pool let alone used one. So > exciting and wonderful for those precious people. > > Ziegler was not employed with Nixon at that time but > many of his old staffers came to support him and volunteered their help. > Ziegler was only on hand the day of the event and worked with the > electronic > press on their platform. > As you may recall Nixon's visit to the area was his first public appearance > after his resignation. He had been sick, had a blood clot in his leg and > was very depressed. We were later told by the people around him, one I > think > was Diana Sawyer who was helping him write his memoirs. Judge Muncy had a > running feud with the Courier Journal and he was adamant that they were not > going to get to cover the event. Congressman Carter had put out notices to > all the Washington Press, Kentucky Press that they must send in a request > for press passes and it became our job to provide authorization to the > press. We notified all press that we would be issuing the credentials in > the Community room of the Laurel County Courthouse. The National and > International Press are the single most rude group of people I have ever > encountered in my life. We made the decision early on that we would give > first choice and the best seats to our Fifth Congressional District Press, > so papers like the Sentinel Echo, > London. Commonwealth Journal, Somerset, Barbourville Advocate, Manchester > Enterprise and so on got first dibs. Wow were they mad. At the time this > was quite a news event. Lots of hearing, indictments and so forth so > everyone wanted to be there. We had reports from London, England, > Australia, France, Italy, here in the USA of course the Washington Post. > The Atlanta papers, Dallas, Texas Toronto, Canada. You get some idea it > was > a mad house. Here was this little old country girl, part Cottongim, part > Mayfield from Somerset, Ky. One of the Congressman's aids from Washington > not any more knowledgeable about something like this than I was. Several > young people from Laurel County. We had a ball. The National Press was > like being in a cage with Tigers. Literally the tore one of the helpers > sleeve. > > Let me go back a couple of weeks. Judge Muncy and his folks had decided > they were going to shut the town down during the visit for safety sake. If > you have ever been to Hyden you know that there are only 4 ways in and out. > They also decided that they were going to issue tickets. You would not > even > get into town unless you have tickets or someone working the blockades knew > you. It once again fell my job to see that every VIP according to > Congressman Carter's notion and my notion got tickets. Some had to be > slipped pass Judge Muncy because he had several people he was not to happy > with across the state and this was his way of punishing them. I spent > about > three days upstairs in the Court room of the Court house at that time there > was no air conditioning I like to have roasted. Also, I had to work with > out the lights being on because Judge did not want anyone knowing what I > was > doing. So it was just me with envelopes, Labels, a brief letter and > printed > tickets putting this thing together. > > I have not even started with the story yet. But have got to go for the > evening. If you find this interesting and still want to know about the > Secret Service, FBI, State Police, Leslie, Clay, Perry, Laurel and other > law > enforcement. Staying at the Appalachian Motel, with the President, > Governor > Happy Chandler and others, also about the wonderful reception for only the > Leslie County people let me know and I will try to write some more each > day. > Hope I have made sense. It has been along time since I have really thought > about it or tried to put thoughts together like this on paper. > So if you like, let me know.... > Doris > > >

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/GBB.2ACI/1471.1 Message Board Post: I have a few will you e-mail and I will scan for you My Grandfather was from there Sim Rice

Thanks for the good work you are doing, Elva. This is the best organized list I have found. Robert Spurlock

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Collins, Sizemore, Bowling, Smallwood Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GBB.2ACI/1467.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Elva I really think you have mistaken what Phyllis is saying. Alot of us want the actual records. We do appreciate the time and efforts that are put into these transcripitons that are available on line but we also very much appreciate the services that people like Mary provide. Elva if you had done your homework you would know that yes the death records are available on microfilm but they are divided by year not county and there are about 9 rolls per year at $10 to $15 a roll. Most of us can not afford such an expense. Furthermore, if you had bothered to check your files on line you would see that Phyllis has donated files and alot of people on this board I am sure will be the first to admit how many times Phyllis has helped for free. I really don't like such rude comments and certainly don't want to donate any of my files if this is the treatment that we would receive. Theresa

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/GBB.2ACI/1467.1.2 Message Board Post: Thanks for the kind words , I love doing research and helping people find their families Not all people know how to access all these sites expecially some of the elderly that i have helped . I recieve a lot of letters thanking me for helping them,I even had one this week from Sweden. it would be hard for them to come to Ky. Thanks again I will be going again this Thursday. Mary

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/GBB.2ACI/1467.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello: In reply to free genealogy. Transcribers of records have made available free genealogy records. They have spent their money, their time and with a free spirit have asked nothing in-return. Micro-film is not cheap. If you need the orginal, then you have no other recourse but to order from the state and you will pay the orginal price no matter who gets it for you. If you did your homework, you would know that Kentucky, official death certificates are on micro-film for the years 1911 to 1949. Records prior to 1911 does not include, Eastern Kentucky. To use this board, the rules are, there is no advertising of any material for personal or commericial profit. Not my rule but Ancestry's rule. They owned the boards and we as keepers of the board are required to delete or move the post to the correct board. The same is true for the lists, this board is gatewayed to the mailing list and the rule is anyone violating the AUP will be subject to the reject list. Elva

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/GBB.2ACI/1467.1 Message Board Post: We all wish that research was free, however the state dos not really see it that way. I have used the sites for marriages, births and deaths. It is a nice tool and gives us clues, but you still need the complete certificates. Much, Much more information on listed on them. It is necessary to have this information because of all the same names in Leslie County. I have used Mary Bishops services in the past, and will do so in the future. She has done a great job in coping deaths for me, and at a much cheaper price than the state wants. She has never let me down (wish I could say the same for state offices.) The state is even considering not allowing folks like Mary who go into Frankfort and get these copies, to continue to do so. They are "losing" money this way. While I can order marriage books etc. on microfilm from them, they will not do the same for deaths. Thank you again Mary for all your help-will be needing some more real soon.

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/GBB.2ACI/1470.1 Message Board Post: Hello, First let me say I am not related so far as I know. I am simply providing you some information from transcribed census books and from the KY Birth CD's I have ordered from the State of Kentucky. I attempted to track Samuel CLARK on the 1930 from Ancestry.com but there are over 700 Samuel CLARKS showing up in the US Fed. Census - far too many to wade through. Anyway, here is some information for you. From the 1910 Leslie Co. Fed. Census ED138 - Cutshin ADAMS, Hardin, 42, mar. 1, mar. 21 years, b. KY ; parents b. KY . Becca N., 36, wife, mar. 1, mar. 21 yrs, 6 born ; 5 living, b. KY; parents b. KY . .Henry L., 16, son, KY . .Toy, 14, son, KY . .Mary, dau, 12, dau, Ky . .Laura, dau, 10, KY . .Cora, 4, dau, KY >From the 1900 Leslie Co. Fed. Census Dwelling 074 - Cutshin ADAMS, Hardin, 33, b.Sept 1866, mar. 13 yrs, b. KY; Parents b. KY . .Rebecca, wife, b. July 1874, mar. 13 yrs, 5 born; 4 living, b. KY; parents b. KY . .Henry L., son, 6 yrs, b. Feb 1894, KY . .William, son, 4 yrs, b. Oct 1895, KY . .Mary J., dau, b. Jan 1898, KY . .Laura, dau, b. Feb. 1900, b. KY * * * I do not know your family but since your grandmother was a HENDRIX /HENDRIXSON and there are these families living on both sides, it might be that this is Rebecca's family. Dwelling 072 HENDRIXSON, William, 59, husband, b. Apr 1841, mar. 36 yrs, b. KY; parents b. KY . .Jennie, wife, 56, b. Dec. 1843, mar. 36 yrs, 9 born ;8 living, b. KY; parents b. KY . .Finlay, 16, son, b. July 1883, KY . .Mary, dau, 13, b. May 1887, KY 1920 Leslie Co. Dwelling 158-173 - Cutshin ADAMS, Hardon, 51, husband, b. KY; parents b.KY . Becca, 48, wife, b. KY ;p . b. KY . .Toy, male, 23, single, KY . .Cora, 14, dau, single, KY . .Doris, 7, "says SON", b. KY WILLIAMS, Mary, 21, dau, marr. b. KY Dwelling 158-174 ADAMS, Henry, 25, husb. b. KY . .Cora, 19, wife, KY . .Willard, 3 yrs, 0 mo's, son, KY . .McCoy, 5 mo's, KY, son KY Birth records: CAUDILL, Constance b. Letcher Co. 2-23-1921; maiden name of mother: Laura ADAMS The name is garbled but this could be Corbett: CAUDILL, Coebett, b. 2-5-1925 in Knott Co., KY; maiden name of mother; Louise CAUDILL Again, another garbled one but. . . . CAUDILL, Felix b. 4-7-1923 in Leslie Co., maiden name of mother: Louisa ADAMS CAUDILL, Evelene b. 10-10-1929 in Leslie Co.; maiden name of mother: Laura CAUDILL CLARK, Dewey b. 9-30-1937 in Leslie Co., maiden name of mother: Laura ADAMS CLARK, May b. 11-6-1939 in Leslie Co.; maiden name of mother: Laura ADAMS 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/GBB.2ACI/1435.1 Message Board Post: Trying to find info on the Sarah/Sallie/Sally Nantz, daughter of William and Nancy. This Sarah married Harrison Bailey, who had a son William C. (my grandfather)...Harrison died in July, 1914...Don't have any dates on Sarah/Sallie...1880 census lists her as 35, which would have her birthdate 1845...Other children of Harrison and Sarah/Sallie, John, Homer, Nancy, Marthy, Alijah, Susan.

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/GBB.2ACI/1471 Message Board Post: I am looking for any old pictures of the School at Elkhorn,or any old stores, homes group pictures,churches any thing, any help greatly appreaciated

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Caudill/Adams Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GBB.2ACI/1470 Message Board Post: I am new to genealogy but have came to a road block. I am searching for information on my Grandmother Laura Adams who married a Caudill. They had three children, Corbit, Constance and Felix that I know of right now.I know they lived in Leslie and Letcher Counties. Laura's parents were Hardin or Harden and Rebecca Hendrix Adams. Laura later married Samuel Clark. Any information would help. Thanks, Pam

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/GBB.2ACI/1469 Message Board Post: Just wanted to let everyone know that Tombstone Central now has the complete photographic transcription of the Cooper Cemetery. You can find Tombstone Central by clicking on the following link, or if links don't work. Search Google for Tombstone Central. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~foe3643/ I am still looking for people willing to donate death certificates, tombstone photographs, marriage certificates, anything that is "documentation" for the web site. For the most part this has been a one woman site up until recently, but the site can't grow with out help from others. Happy Hunting, Cassy [email protected]

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Hello Just to let everyone that has a e-mail account with MSN, they are rejecting rootsweb mail so a lot of members have been bounced off this list and other list they subscribe to. My only suggestion is to get another free e-mail account Such as Yahoo. There are many to choose from. Just do a search on free e-mail and then make a choice. Thanks Elva

If, you have not already heard the news, the Kentucky Historical Society is again looking for a new director. As a member of the historical society, and a patron who spends several hours at the facility each week, I'm concerned with the direction the society seems to be taking. A couple of years ago the historical society moved into a new facility which ranks at the top or very near the top of the finest research facilities in the country. Unfortunately, since the move to the new building it appears as though our membership has dropped! In the time that I have been using the library, never once have I seen any mention of the Kentucky Historical Society, its library, or the many services that are provided in ANY of the genealogical magazines that I have and do continue to subscribe too. I have attended conferences, and seminars outside the state in which we should at the very least be represented by a speaker! It seems for whatever reason we are a very well kept secret! Interest in our society needs to be revived! It seems as though the time has come for a director who wants the society to grow and expand. I for one would like to see not only the first floor of the library stack area filled with books, but also the addition of a second floor! The last director was brought in from out of state, which to me doesn't make a lot of sense. It is time that the director of the historical society is a Kentuckian, with knowledge of the history of the state, a vast knowledge of the genealogical holdings within the state, the ability to understand the needs of genealogical, and historical researchers, and the ability to work with our state legislature for the benefit of the society. I wish to nominate Mr. Ron D. Bryant as the new director of the Kentucky Historical Society. Ron D. Bryant not only has seventeen years of experience with the library, is a ninth generation Kentuckian, but is also extremely knowledgeable of the history and genealogical holdings in Kentucky. He is a noted librarian and lecturer on Kentucky, having written over eighty articles, and is the author of Kentucky History - An Annotated Bibliography published in 2000. If Ron D. Bryant becomes director of the historical society, he has stated that he will continue to help patrons with their research in the library. He believes that the director needs to be aware of the patrons needs, and that we must increase our membership. As I mentioned above, I wish to nominate Ron D. Bryant for this position, but I can't do so with your help. If, you agree with me, please send letters to the following gentlemen advising them to name Ron D. Bryant Director of the Kentucky Historical Society: Selection Committee c/o Mr. Walter Baker 917 S. Green Street Glasgow, KY 42141-2086 Selection Committee c/o Mr. Richard L. Taylor 335 Holt Lane Frankfort, KY 40601 Selection Committee c/o Mr. Thomas D. Clark 175 Kentucky Ave. Lexington, KY 40502 Many thanks for your help. Shelby A. Williams

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/GBB.2ACI/1459.1 Message Board Post: Jesse Brock B: 1751 was thought to have been 3/4 Indian. I found Theophilus Brock B: 1859 who would be a great grandson of Jesse. There are some Colletts in my husbands family, but I have not heard of any of them being Indian. One hears about people suposed to be Indian, but it is very hard to prove it since in that era people did not want to admit they were part Indian. Helen mills

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Boggs, Nolan, Brerwer, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GBB.2ACI/1467 Message Board Post: Hi Everyone: The Kentucky birth records are online, copy and paste the following URL into your browser. Please, support (Free Genealogy). Our history does not come with a price tag. Thanks Elva http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/gen/ky/_vitals/kybirths.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Boggs, Nolan, Brerwer, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GBB.2ACI/1466 Message Board Post: Hi Everyone: The Kentucky birth records are online, copy and paste the following URL into your browser. Please, support (Free Genealogy). Our history does not come with a price tag. Thanks Elva http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/gen/ky/_vitals/kybirths.htm

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/GBB.2ACI/1465 Message Board Post: Will do look-ups from the kentucky Vital Stastics CD's Free Deaths 1911-2000 Births 1911-1999 Will also pick up Kentucky Birth & Death certificates weekly in Frankfort cONTACT ME AT [email protected]