Hi, It was good to hear from you. Yes the book was a mess. The history they printed from the last book was a Doyle history with much of Gus's tall tales. Both books were just histories that people like me send in. I was really sick about the way they butched the history I sent in it made me wonder what they did to other histories. I 've been meaning to write. Mom wanted me to thank you for the letter you sent. She really enjoyed it. With her eye sight it is impossible for her to do any writing. We were up to Blair to see mom on the 18th of July for her 85th birthday. We all had a great day. We are leaving Thursday for PA to attend my son's wedding. We'll come back on the 9th. We have been enjoying the sweet corn from our patch. I have been so hungrey for a bacon and tomaoe sandwich but those green tomatoes just won't turn red. Hope all is well with you. Love, Nancy ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

thanks so much for the reply did you know there mearly was a 14th state call "franklin"?? it was in the north east corners of ky and tenna and the north west corners of virginia and w. virginia in our line of thackers that is where we get lost. that "state" was in effect from 1778 to 1884. -----Original Message----- From: William Talley <watalley@kih.net> To: KYLEWIS-L@rootsweb.com <KYLEWIS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, July 29, 2001 8:14 AM Subject: Re: [ KYLEWIS] historical society >Daryl Polly has traced this family extensively. His address is darylp@juno.com > > > >==== KYLEWIS Mailing List ==== > >Messge Board: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.st ates.kentucky.counties.lewis&o=1&maxrows=25&dir=next > >

Daryl Polly has traced this family extensively. His address is darylp@juno.com

hi lora In refrence to your question on info on cemt. I would recomend writing to the historical society and asking Mr. Forrest Foudray. He is a member and works there. I met him about two months ago while doing research on the Gillespie and Foudray lines I know that the society has Books on most of the cemt. in Lewis County. Forrest also has two or three book of obits from the local papers. The society also has census books for Lewis County He was extremely helpful to me. As it turned out we were second cousins. I woud imagine that he might be able to find someing out for you. of your questions. good luck roger boyes

Hi Randal, I am also interested in THOMPSONS around the Quincy area. My paternal grandmother was Lorene THOMPSON-BUTLER and she lived in Quincy for years on a property which was owned by her son-in-law Oral LILES. I have a third cousin from my mother's side living in Lorain now. Small world! Dianna Gilliam justpeachy@greenhills.net -----Original Message----- From: Randal W Cooper <rwcooper@kellnet.com> To: KYLEWIS-L@rootsweb.com <KYLEWIS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, July 26, 2001 10:11 AM Subject: [ KYLEWIS] Quincy, Lewis County, Kentucky: How Did it Get its Name? Dear Subscribers to the Lewis County, Kentucky Mailing List, After an absence of some months, I have resubscribed to the Lewis County, Kentucky Discussion Group. I have not been absent from research, just absent from this particular Mailing List. I am taking another concentrated look at the Ohio River community of Quincy, Lewis County, Kentucky. This river community is located in the "Arm" of Lewis County (the narrow eastern end), between Saint Paul and Garrison, and is upriver from Vanceburg. Can anyone help? I remember reading about a group of New England capitalists who launched a quarry operation in the area that became Quincy, year unknown to me, and named the community "Quincy" after Quincy, Massachusetts. Unfortunately, I can't remember where I read that, or even if this is accurate. Can anyone tell me how and when Quincy, Kentucky got its name? Thank you for your help on this. Quincy was not incorporated until 1861, but I think that the community of Quincy was called such for years before that. It is good to be back with the Lewis County researchers, and I look forward to delving into the history of Quincy, which means of course the residents of Quincy! My third-great grandfather William COOPER lived in Quincy from about 1852 to about 1859, and from 1865 to sometime in the 1880's. In the 1870 Census of Quincy, William COOPER was recorded as living in the home of (Steamboat Captain) John BOYLE. Surnames of special interest in my research of Quincy are: BOYLE, WOODWORTH, HACKWORTH, MCKEE, FRUIT, TRUITT, THOMPSON, DAVIDSON, MADDY and AUMILLER. Naturally, ANY surname associated with Quincy is important in this study, as well. Thank you for any suggestions or information you may have! Sincerely, Randal "Randy" W. Cooper Lorain, Ohio

hi i'm lora thacker helton and i am looking for the names of people buried in the pleasant ridge cemetery just outside of vanceburg do you have any knowledge of a list of people buried there or in the cemeterys in lewis co if so i would appreciate it if you could forward me that information. i am looking for a william thacker need to know his wife born in 1831. the names i'm researching are THACKER and their spouses. any help you can give me with this research would really be appreciated. thanks so much. lora thacker helton <mailto:lhelton@infinet.com>lhelton@infinet.<mailto:lhelton@infinet.com>com

Well, regardless of how accurate it is, I can't afford the two volumes at $150 Canadian. Therefore, could someone tell me what it says about Maddox and Brandenburg? I've been looking for the father of my William b. 1805 for 30 years. He married Nancy Brandenburg in Lewis County. There was a John & Elizabeth Maddox there who died in 1826 who I have suspected was William's father, but he died suddenly without a will. So, does the book mention any of these? If so, what? Thanks, someone out there. Katheryn Maddox Haddad

In a message dated 7/25/2001 6:01:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time, KYLEWIS-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << I have to agree with Barbara Applegate Richards observationss on the Pioneer Family books from Lewis Co., KY. I have both books and submitted my family history for the second book. I had worked very hard to make it as accurate as possible as many false statement had come down over the years. Who ever edited the book chose to cut my history alot. They left out children and I'm not sure the reader could keep tract. also chose to include a history from the first book that gave many of the false statements that I had worked so hard to correct. I know how terribly hard it is to put a book like that together as I have worked on one myself but I know I felt like my time was wasted submitting a history as well as the $49 for the book. Nancy Stricklett Galaway >> Hi Nancy, I was wondering about the Strickletts in this book, but from what you say it is a mismash. Sounds like "Gus" doesn't it. Tom Powell

Hi Randall: You might get some help by going to the website for the Lewis County Herald at www.lewiscountyherald.com/ When I checked this site this morning, there was a story about a man missing from Quincy. But more than that, Dr. William Talley, a well-known historian and author who probably knows more about Lewis County than any other person, is a frequent contributor to this newspaper. Perhaps you can get information from the newspaper (there e-mail address is on the website) or get Dr. Talley's e-mail address or snail mail address. Good luck. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randal W Cooper" <rwcooper@kellnet.com> To: <KYLEWIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 11:19 AM Subject: [ KYLEWIS] Quincy, Lewis County, Kentucky: How Did it Get its Name? > Dear Subscribers to the Lewis County, Kentucky Mailing List, > > After an absence of some months, I have resubscribed to the Lewis > County, Kentucky Discussion Group. I have not been absent from research, > just absent from this particular Mailing List. I am taking another > concentrated look at the Ohio River community of Quincy, Lewis County, > Kentucky. This river community is located in the "Arm" of Lewis County > (the narrow eastern end), between Saint Paul and Garrison, and is > upriver from Vanceburg. Can anyone help? > > I remember reading about a group of New England capitalists who launched > a quarry operation in the area that became Quincy, year unknown to me, > and named the community "Quincy" after Quincy, Massachusetts. > Unfortunately, I can't remember where I read that, or even if this is > accurate. > > Can anyone tell me how and when Quincy, Kentucky got its name? Thank you > for your help on this. Quincy was not incorporated until 1861, but I > think that the community of Quincy was called such for years before > that. > > It is good to be back with the Lewis County researchers, and I look > forward to delving into the history of Quincy, which means of course the > residents of Quincy! My third-great grandfather William COOPER lived in > Quincy from about 1852 to about 1859, and from 1865 to sometime in the > 1880's. In the 1870 Census of Quincy, William COOPER was recorded as > living in the home of (Steamboat Captain) John BOYLE. > > Surnames of special interest in my research of Quincy are: BOYLE, > WOODWORTH, HACKWORTH, MCKEE, FRUIT, TRUITT, THOMPSON, DAVIDSON, MADDY > and AUMILLER. Naturally, ANY surname associated with Quincy is important > in this study, as well. Thank you for any suggestions or information you > may have! > > Sincerely, > > Randal "Randy" W. Cooper > Lorain, Ohio > > > ==== KYLEWIS Mailing List ==== > > Messge Board: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.st ates.kentucky.counties.lewis&o=1&maxrows=25&dir=next >

Dear Subscribers to the Lewis County, Kentucky Mailing List, After an absence of some months, I have resubscribed to the Lewis County, Kentucky Discussion Group. I have not been absent from research, just absent from this particular Mailing List. I am taking another concentrated look at the Ohio River community of Quincy, Lewis County, Kentucky. This river community is located in the "Arm" of Lewis County (the narrow eastern end), between Saint Paul and Garrison, and is upriver from Vanceburg. Can anyone help? I remember reading about a group of New England capitalists who launched a quarry operation in the area that became Quincy, year unknown to me, and named the community "Quincy" after Quincy, Massachusetts. Unfortunately, I can't remember where I read that, or even if this is accurate. Can anyone tell me how and when Quincy, Kentucky got its name? Thank you for your help on this. Quincy was not incorporated until 1861, but I think that the community of Quincy was called such for years before that. It is good to be back with the Lewis County researchers, and I look forward to delving into the history of Quincy, which means of course the residents of Quincy! My third-great grandfather William COOPER lived in Quincy from about 1852 to about 1859, and from 1865 to sometime in the 1880's. In the 1870 Census of Quincy, William COOPER was recorded as living in the home of (Steamboat Captain) John BOYLE. Surnames of special interest in my research of Quincy are: BOYLE, WOODWORTH, HACKWORTH, MCKEE, FRUIT, TRUITT, THOMPSON, DAVIDSON, MADDY and AUMILLER. Naturally, ANY surname associated with Quincy is important in this study, as well. Thank you for any suggestions or information you may have! Sincerely, Randal "Randy" W. Cooper Lorain, Ohio

-----A previous message stated----- >I have both books and submitted my family history for the second book. I >had worked very hard to make it as accurate as possible as many false >statement had come down over the years. Who ever edited the book chose >to cut my history alot. They left out children and .... gave many false >statements ............. > > I hesitate to complain about the work of volunteers but I had the same experience. I spent a couple of days preparing the most accurate report I could and submitted it for inclusion in the book. The information that made the book (Volume 1) had the family in the county earlier then my records show, dropped branches of the family that I provided information on and showed my Great Grandmother married to her son (possibly a stepson). I concluded that they either didn't receive my information or decided to ignore it.. For the record, I am a volunteer at another county's historical society. I know the amount of hard work that volunteers do and the frustration of being criticized because a major project created by unpaid workers does not meet somebody expectations. We shouldn't expect perfection but certainly should expect reasonable caution be taken to avoid errors. I have heard to many reports of problems with these books to consider recommending anybody purchase one. Daryl Polley ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Are there any Bloomfield, Staggs, or Nolan (Nolen, Nowland, Noland) families listed in the book? Phyllis Hardy

Hi, We found one man John Stevenson/Stephenson who married one of the women from Mason Co., Alice/Alcy Morrison and I am pretty sure they are related to our side, but just haven't been able to find out what the connection is. I found Hugh, Francis, Thomas, John, Richard, Aaron, Nathan all in Mason Co. in the 1795-1800 tax records and there are so many things that say they knew one another. I know that Thomas, Nathan, John and Aaron are names of my ggrandfathers children. Thomas Stevenson who married Mary Evans from Ba. Co., MD is who I believe my ggrandfather named his first son. Francis is from Shenandoah/Virgina and these families travelled back and forth. Thomas, Nathan and Richard were sons of Edward and Phoebe Stevenson, Edward was son of Richard King Stevenson and he was son of Edward and Mary Stevenson of Ba. Co., MD. There were two Johns that I cannot find where they went in this family and feel one of them must be mine. I know this sounds like grasping at straws, but I am really wanting documentation and it hasn't reared its head yet. I know that at least 3 of them came by flatboat to Limestone and only Richard moved away to Greenup Co. Sorry to repeat if this is information that we have already covered, but I have had a lot going on here. Don't know if I told you but my husband died a year ago, 4 Jul 2000, age 86. I have been doing a lot of things, got a job, went to Texas twice to visit two different groups of family and friends, went to Tulsa for wedding of my cousins grandson (3rd cousin) and doing a lot of visiting with my son who lives clear across town. I am trying to get my house cleaned out to sell it. I need to have a garage sale, auction/estate sale or something. At age 70 if you have stuff thats been packed for over 5 years and haven't missed or needed it, its time to get rid of it. LOL So thats what I plan to do. Less for the kids to have to worry about. I want a ranch style house with no stairs. I hate having to go downstairs to do laundry, upstairs to get the laundry to take down.Tri-levels are the devil to live in. Well, I have bent your ear long enough. Take care and let me know if this is not the Stevenson in the book. Were there also any of the others ? Rhodes, Stoker, Strode, Prather, Haines, Gault, Kennard, Wells, Hitt ? I have found a 3rdcousin from the Rhodes family. Prudence Stevenson married William Rhodes, brother to Snowden Rhodes, I got e-mail from Prudence's ggranddaughter. Prudence was my ggrandfathers sister. I really will quit this time. Spirit Yes, "Pioneer Families 1" has Stephenson/Stevenson listings; but we have decided (did we not?) that this family was not your Stephensons? Bill Clark

Does the books have Johnsons, Burtons, or Drakes in them? Bob Newman

Can you please tell me if the book has Ruggles, Roberts, or Henderson families mentioned in it? Thank you, Phoebe Pantier Bush

-----Original Message----- From: Spiritgrny@aol.com <Spiritgrny@aol.com> To: KYLEWIS-L@rootsweb.com <KYLEWIS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 1:06 PM Subject: [ KYLEWIS] Book: Pioneer Families in Lewis Co KY >I would be interested in knowing if the book has Stevenson/Stephenson, >Gault, Strode, Stoker, Prather, Haines families in it. > > >Spirit > > >==== KYLEWIS Mailing List ==== > >Messge Board: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.st ates.kentucky.counties.lewis&o=1&maxrows=25&dir=next >

Yes, "Pioneer Faqmilies 1" has Stephenson/Stevenson listings; but we have decided (did we not?) that this family was not your Stephensons? Bill Clark -----Original Message----- From: Spiritgrny@aol.com <Spiritgrny@aol.com> To: KYLEWIS-L@rootsweb.com <KYLEWIS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 1:06 PM Subject: [ KYLEWIS] Book: Pioneer Families in Lewis Co KY >I would be interested in knowing if the book has Stevenson/Stephenson, >Gault, Strode, Stoker, Prather, Haines families in it. > > >Spirit > > >==== KYLEWIS Mailing List ==== > >Messge Board: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.st ates.kentucky.counties.lewis&o=1&maxrows=25&dir=next >

I have to agree with Barbara Applegate Richards observationss on the Pioneer Family books from Lewis Co., KY. I have both books and submitted my family history for the second book. I had worked very hard to make it as accurate as possible as many false statement had come down over the years. Who ever edited the book chose to cut my history alot. They left out children and I'm not sure the reader could keep tract. also chose to include a history from the first book that gave many of the false statements that I had worked so hard to correct. I know how terribly hard it is to put a book like that together as I have worked on one myself but I know I felt like my time was wasted submitting a history as well as the $49 for the book. Nancy Stricklett Galaway You wrote: My observations: Listed are family histories (some, certainly not all) most of which were compiled and submitted by living descendants. Each usually begins with the oldest ancester in KY and then usually follows in more detail one of descendant lines. There are very few actual records to support the names, dates, places listed. Some histories are written in (or edited into) a somewhat confusing narrative form so that a casual reader can easily make mistakes in lineage. As with all compiled genealogies, each family history is only as accurate as were the records of the submitter. I have found a number of "facts" not supported by actual records. I use this book for some of my families as only a starting point for further serious research. When used in that way, this book can be very helpful. Barbara Applegate Richards; researching Adams, Applegate, Mackey, Graham, Gill, Rednour, Hendrickson, Tanksley, Robb ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

I would be interested in knowing if the book has Stevenson/Stephenson, Gault, Strode, Stoker, Prather, Haines families in it. Spirit

Wow! That's $90 US, which is $135 Canadian, plus about $15 postage - $150! Unless it has a gold mine, I couldn't possibly. I'm retired. How much is in there about the Maddoxes, Langleys and Brandenburgs? Katheryn Maddox Haddad ----- Original Message ----- From: KDavis63@aol.com To: KYLEWIS-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 11:03 AM Subject: [ KYLEWIS] Pioneer Familes Of Lewis Co,Ky From: tperry@neo.rr.com (Tony Perry) To: kdavis63@aol.com HI, The Pioneer Families of Lewis Co,Ky are $45.00 plus $4.50 postage. You can get this book at the following address. Lewis County Historical Society P.O.Box 212 Vanceburg,Ky 41179 There's two of these books volume 1 & 2 both are $45.00 each. The contents include Families that settled in Lewis Co,Ky before 1820. Many of the family histories included begin when the family came to Lewis Co,Ky & comes down to present day. Hope this helps & you can post this info for everyone else to read if you'd like. Karen ==== KYLEWIS Mailing List ==== Messge Board: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.lewis&o=1&maxrows=25&dir=next