Hello fellow Washington and Marion county researchers, The Kentucky Civil War Rosters site at: http://w3.one.net/~durp/CivilWar/Union.htm has now been improved. You can search by surname now. Go to the site and try it out! Mark Fields

Hello everyone, My search continues :-) Does anyone have any information on the following Marion County family? Shadrach Inman (birth and death dates unknown) he married Margaret Thurman (birth and death dates unknown) and together they had the following children... Willis Marion b. Jan 18 1844 d. sep 17 1919 (born and died in Marion County Ky) Margaret Nelson Henry I have information on Willis Marion's family, but in the dark on his parents. I will gladly post any information I have on Willis Marion's family, just let me know. Thanks in advance, Angie Ave Huntsville, Al angie.ave@juno.com _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

I just uploaded my Mackin genealogy database to the web and invite you to stop by for a visit. The URL is http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/4947/mackin.html. Major surnames: MACKIN, JOYCE, ROBY, WATHEN, WOODS, but lots of others, too! There are lots of Marion County connections from the early 1850s to about the 1920s, particular among the Irish community. I also list sources (as it annoys me to find info I can't verify <g>). If you find any broken links, please let me know. I've wrestled with this all day. Family Origins' has a few bugs to work out of the $29 model. They're probably in the deluxe, but I'm too broke to upgrade.) Good thing I know how to write simple HTML commands! Sometimes the wizards just aren't enough. Rita Mackin Fox <rfox@mis.net>

Hello everyone! I am at a stand still with my search. If these names sound familiar to you, please reply back. Thanks in advance, Angie Ave Huntsville, Al angie.ave@juno.com William Redmond Noe b.Jan 7 1833 (KY) d.June 28 1915 (Marion County, KY) he married Jane Close Together they had EIGHT children...... George Chapman Noe b.April 8 1865 (KY) d. April 3 1934 Ephrim P. Noe Gabriel Noe Edward Noe Linda Noe Nancy Noe Lou Noe Millisa Noe (or Melissa) I have information about George Chapman's wife and children, so if anyone would like me to post it I will be happy to. I sure hope William Redmond sounds familiar to at least one of you. :-) THANKS! _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

On a recent trip to the Marion County Library (which was wonderful), I found connections to the following surnames and would like to see if others are researching these names: Thomas JOYCE and Adelia MACKIN (He was a stone mason--both born in Ireland.) They eventually moved to Louisville. John Henry WATHEN and Mary Ann ("Mollie") MACKIN. Joseph DUNN and Rose Alice MACKIN. Michael MACKIN and Mary GANNON (sometimes shows up as CANNON in records). Thomas J. MACKIN m. Nora SEYMOUR, daughter of Henry SEYMOUR and Susan McGINNIS. Anna WALSH/WELSH and Thomas MACKIN. Regina MACKIN m. a McSHANE. H.O. CRAYCROFT m. Virgie MACKIN (daughter of James A. and Rose HAMILTON MACKIN). By 9 Aug. 1907, they had two children and lived in Vine Grove, KY. Stephen Francis WOODS m. Annie MACKIN in 1886 in Marion County. John Jasper "Jack" WOODS and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" MACKIN. (Stephen Francis and John Jasper WOODS are supposed to be brothers, according to family tradition.) If anyone recognizes any of these names, I'd love to hear from you. I am trying to put together a list of all descendants of my Thomas Mackin and Bridget (possibly RUSH, but not sure), who came from Ireland and settled in Marion County. Happy hunting, everyone! Rita Mackin Fox <rfox@mis.net>

Looking for parents/siblings of Ella Abell born in Marion Cty around 1878. She married William Payne of England before 1895, four sons: William (1895), Albert (1899), Edward (1901), Eugene (before 1907). They lived in Jefferson County (Louisville). Any information appreciated. --

I think my great-great-grandmother might have been Adaline Walker. (I have her as Adaline Mercer and understand she was teh illegitimate daughter of Felix Mercer, a bachelor who had at least four illegitimate children with at least two women.) Adaline married Michael C. Mackin. At St. A's, several of their children were baptized. There were no Mercer baptisms, so I didn't think I'd find her. Then on one of the baptisms, Adaline was recorded as Adaline Walker (all the others were Adaline Mercer). I thought that might be a clue and looked in the 1850 census book I have. There was an Adaline Walker at Calvary Female Institution. She was three years older than the age I expected my Adaline, but that's entirely possible. Are there any WALKER researchers out there who might be able to help me find Adaline's mother? I'm thinking Emiline and Elizabeth are two possibilities. I'm going to a reunion July 19 and would like to have additional information. Thanks! Oh, I'll be offline until 7/13, so please be patient for a response. Rita <rfox@mis.net>

Marion Co. KY Re: parents/sibling information of Ella ABELL James Christopher ABEL b. 17 May 1818 at Campbell St., Knox Co, TN d. Jan 13, 1893 at ,Roane, TN, m. Feb 15, 1838 to Annie HINDS, b. .Roane, TN, d. Oct 8 1848, ,Dallas Co, MO they were the parents of: George Washington ABEL, b. Feb 4, 1843 at Abel's Valley, Roane Co., TN, d. Jan 13, 1893 at Abel;s Valley, m. Jun 23, 1867 at Abel's Valley, to Annie HINDS, b. May 4, 1813, d, Oct 8, 1848 at ,Dallas Co., MO their children were: 1- Nancy (Nannie) b. Jun 4, 1867 at Abel's Valley 2- Mary (Mollie b. Jul 30 1869 at Abel's Valley 3- Sarah (Saddie) b. Sep 29.1871 at Abel's Valley 4- Martha Caroline b. Mar 25, 1873 at Abel's Valley 5- Robert Isaac b. 1875 at Abel's Valley 6- Ella b. Mar 4, 1878 at Abel's Valley Mar. to Alonzo PAYNE 1892 at Daviess Co. KY 7- James Allen b. 1880 at Abel's Valley 8- Catherine (Kate) b. 1882 at Abel.s Valley 7- Bertie b. Mar 17, 1887 at Abel's Valley Note: Alonzo PAYNE could have been Alonzo William

Searching for parent/sibling information on Ella ABELL, b. 1878 in Marion County. Married William PAYNE sometime before 1895 and lived in Louisville. Thanks for any leads! Roxanne Fox --

I'm planning a trip to Lebanon on July 15 or so and want to go to the Marion County Library, which I understand also serves as the location of the historical society's records. Any tips on how to get the most out of this resource are appreciated. I have already learned that they are closed on Mondays. Does anyone know their weekend schedule, in case I can squeeze in one more trip before my July 19 family reunion? I hope to look at newspapers on microfilm and at the various books in their collections. Do they have many records from St. Augustine's (other than the cemetery record book) or other Catholic churches in the area? Thank you, in advance, for any advice or information. Rita Mackin Fox <rfox@mis.net>

In Marion County recently, I discovered that an Anna WALSH (or WELSH) married Thomas MACKIN. I did not find these two buried in the MACKIN family plot at the St. Augustine's Cemetery in Lebanon, but think this Thomas is related to my MACKINs. Would like to correspond with anyone who might know more about Anna WALSH/WELSH. Thank you. Rita Mackin Fox <rfox@mis.net>

I am trying to find the parents of John Madison ABEL(Abell) born March 26, 1839 in KY. His father's name is John ABELL. I have noticed while looking through Marion county, KY 1840 census that there are several Abell's in the area. Can anyone help me please. Dena Abel Dena9876@aol.com

Mornin' all: Does anyone have information on the Riney family. In particular I am looking for the spouses parents and parents of Margaret Riney b. ca 1805, m. John Hagan, 8 apr 1823, Nelson Co. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, John Hagan jhagan9@msn.com

William C. MILLS Jun 08, 1998 "MILLS, DUNCAN, WILLIAMS, CARMAN, KEITH," Responce to "ABELL, MILLS, DUNCAN, WADE, SULLIVAN' Posted bvy Carole Hacker, Sep 29 1997; John Duncan MILLS was the son of Thomas B and Elizabeth W DUNCAN MILLS, Elizabeth was the daughter of John and Anna CARMAN DUNCAN. Thomas B MILLS was born KY, 31 Oct 1824, died at Raywick, Marion Co, Dec 29, 1911, married to Elizabeth DUNCAN, Sep 15, 1846, at Hodgenville, LaRue Co. I have not found his parents, Elizabeth was born Sep 19, 1826, at South Fork, Larue Co, died Mar, 1902 at Raywick, Marion Co, John Duncan born Jul 5, 1804, Madison Co. KY, was the son of Shadrack DUNCAN and Elizabeth WILLIAMS, Anna CARMAN, was born Nov 02, 1804, Hadin Co., KY the daughter of Caleb CARMAN and Amy KEITH, I would be glad to excange info with any allied family, Thomas B. MILLS was my great grandfather

Folks, please forgive me for this method of spreading the word about a scam going around. I retired from BellSouth after 31 years service and can vouch for the attached message. It's principle purpose ( you had to be served from an electronic central office) was to allow a subscriber to dial a service code from a phone to allow a long distance call to be charged to his/her home phone. M. Dean Hunt Louisville, KY Thought you might like to know this..................... From: Robin L. Browne I received a telephone call from an individual identifying himself as an AT&T Service Technician who was conducting a test on our telephone lines. He stated that to complete the test we should touch nine (9), zero (0), the pound sign (#) and then hang up. Luckily, we were suspicious and refused. Upon contacting the telephone company we were informed that by pushing 90# you give the requesting individual full access to your telephone line, which allows them to place a long distance telephone calls billed to your home phone number. We were further informed that this scam has been originating from many of the local jails/prisons. I have also verified this information with UCB Telecomm. Please beware. This sounds like an Urban Legend - IT IS NOT!!! I further called GTE Security this morning and verified that this is definitely possible. DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE. The GTE Security department requested that I share this information with EVERYONE I KNOW!!! Could you PLEASE pass this on. If you have mailing lists and/or newsletters from organizations you are connected with, I encourage you to pass on this information. Note from Sue - this is very real!! We got the same message from internal Telecommunications at 3M - they notified me as the receptionist as some of the 3M locations were being hit. It is very real, and one of the local companies here had over $3000 added to their phone bill. My friend Vic sent this to me, so watch out. Bob G.

This Marion Co. estate sale bill includes many names. My great-great-grandmother is Adeline (Mrs. Mike) MACKIN, the illegitimate daughter of Felix MERCER, the deceased. Some of the handwriting and words were difficult to decipher and I've indicated those with question marks and underlines. Laura SMITH may be Laura HENDERSON, who was listed as living with Felix in the 1860 census and in 1880 listed three of her children with the MERCER surname. Recorded in Inst. (?) Book No. 3, Page 4 #294 Sale Bill of Estate Felix Mercer Filed May 7, 1877 John Severance, Clk State of Kentucky Marion County At a County Court held in and for said County on the 7th day of May 1877, the foregoing Sale Bill of the Estate of F. Mercer was filed and ordered to record. Whereupon I have recorded it and this certificate this 27 day Dec 1877. ARTICLE, NAME, AMOUNT PAID Lot knives and forks, Laura Smith, 1.60 Lot glass jars, bottles, etc., Laura Smith, .45 one side harness leather, Laura Smith, 2.00 2 jugs, A.J. Wilson, .25 2 crocks, Laura Smith, .25 4 crocks, Laura Smith, .55 brass kettle, A.J. Wilson, 2.50 4 crocks, Mrs. Mike Mackin, .45 1 cedar churn, Laura Smith, .50 2 cedar p___ans (pegans?), Laura Smith, .60 2 cedar P___ans (pegans?), Laura Smith, .35 2 water buckets, Laura Smith, .35 2 stone jars, Laura Smith, 1.30 cooking stove and fixtures, Laura Smith, 2.25 2 skillets and oven, Laura Smith, .10 1 kitchen table, Laura Smith, .10 1 kitchen table, Peter Mercer, .10 1 kitchen table, Peter Mercer, .25 1 coffee mill and pitcher, Laura Smith, .10 Lot tinware, Laura Smith, .35 1 kitchen cupboard, Mrs. Grim/Gwin, .50 1 sausage grinder and washboard, A.J. Wilson, 1.00 rolling pin, Laura Smith, .10 Dra___ knife and auger, A.J. Wilson, .50 1 bed bedstead, Peter Mercer, 3.50 1 bed bedstead, A.J. Wilson, 5.25 1 bed bedstead, J.B. McCarty, 10.00 1 carpet up stairs, Laura Smith, 8.00 3 cover lids, Mrs. Mike Mackin, 2.35 4 blankets upstairs, Pat Ansbro, 4.25 3 quilts and comforter, Peter Mercer, 1.30 2 bed steads, Charly Martin (?), .05 Lot wheat @ 85 cents per b__n, A.J. Wilson, 23.47 bed clothes chest, J.W. Brand, .10 clothes chest, King Simpson, .05 lot spinning wheels, J.W. Board, .10 1 wheat seive (sic), J.W. Board, .25 1 Hacker, J.W. Board, .05 1 pan Tallow, J.W. Board, .30 Old paint bucket, No Sale Pr. Stilliards (?), James Edmundson, .55 Pr. Stilliards (?), A.J. Wilson, .15 1 old _row, Richard Adams, .25 Pot Racks old iron, Jo. Rollins, .80 G_ feat (?) iron, J.J. Wood, .45 Lot old irons, Harvey Sweeny, .30 1 iron wedge, C. C. Phillips, .15 1 cross cut saw, George Wade, 1.30 2 big plows and 1 shovel plow, Sam Jarboe, .30 2 plows single tr__s, Sam Jarboe, .50 Rope basket, C.R. Thompson, .85 Beads and _______, Pat Ansbro, .80 Moving Beads, Martyn(e?) Mattingly, .85 Moving Beads Seythe (?) & Briar (?), Jo. Rollins, .25 One Bran(?) Leythe, C. L. Egan, .60 One Large Kettle, C. C. Phillips, 1.60 One Large Kettle _okhooks, Col. Mills, .65 2 wash tubs and bed stead, Laura Smith, .10 1 scalding tub, Loni (?) Burnett, .30 2 casque & Bbl with Br__, Loni (?) Burnett, .15 2 Gurns (?), Jo Spalding, .75 1 casque, A.J. Wilson, .20 20 side baen 240 @ 13 cents apiece, Mackin & Hamilton, 31.20 71-1/2 shoulders @ 9-1/4 cents, Mackin & Hamilton, 6.61 1/2 Bbl salt, J.B. McCarty, 1.00 1 Bbl. salt, Alfred Abell, 2.00 1 Keg 93 (plus or minus sign) @ 13-1/4 cents, _.D. Gilman, 12.33 1 Bedstead and Bed in parlor, Laura Smith, .50 1 singl (Misses) Bed, Laura Smith, 4.50 1 Buncan/Burian (?), Laura Smith, 2.00 4 Window blinds, Laura Smith, .50 1 Carpet on floor, Laura Smith, 3.50 1 Small table, Laura Smith, .10 1 Buncan/Burian (?), Peter Mercer, .50 1 Buncan/Burian (?), A.J. Wilson, .50 Set of chairs, Laura Smith, 1.20 8 chairs, Peter Mercer, .50 1 small table, Laura Smith, .10 1 Looking glass, Laura Smith, .50 Pr. Andirons, Laura Smith, .10 1 Rifle gun fixtures, J.W. Board, 4.50 1 old shovel, No Sale 1 clock, Laura Smith, 2.00 1 Dining table, Michael Murphy, 3.75 1/2 doz. cotton sheets @ 40 cents, Laura Smith, 2.40 Dining Room Safe, Laura Smith, 2.10 Bedstead Bed, Michael Murphy, 5.50 1 clothes chest, Laura Smith, .10 1 carpet, Mrs. Grim/Gwin, 2.25 1 doz plates, Laura Smith, .40 Job lot plates, Laura Smith, .25 2 bowls, Laura Smith, .20 1 Pitcher, Laura Smith, .20 One stone pitcher, Laura Smith, .60 2 cream pitchers, Laura Smith, .50 2 bowls and 3 tin cups, Laura Smith, .40 1 preserve stand, Laura Smith, .30 4 cups and saucers, Laura Smith, .10 Sugar bowl and dish, Laura Smith, .10 2 dishes, Laura Smith, .30 2 dishes, Laura Smith, .20 1 grindstone, C.L. Egan, .25 1 fifth chain & rope, Dick Gastin, .50 1 cross cut saw & sill (?), C. L. Egan, .30 1 pr Gran (?), Jno. S_____, 2.35 1 Halter, J.J. Wood, .65 3 pr. L___ & Bridle, Jo. Spalding, .25 4 horse wagons, Mike Murphy, 5.00 Lot old wagon wheels, Jo. Spalding, 3.25 4 plows, C. L. Egan, 1.00 Reapin (?) & Mower, J.A. Brand, 16.00 1/2 bush measure, A. W. Irvin, .05 1 harrow, James Edmundson, 2.25 Lot lumber (3 piles), C.L. Egan, 31.00 Small lot lumber, C.L. Egan, 4.50 Lot weather boarding, C.L. Egan, 3.00 Small lot fencing, C.R. Thompson, 3.00 Lot cedar posts (85 @ 16 cents apc.), Garrett McElroy, 13.60 Saddle & Bridle, J.W. Board, 5.75 umbrella, Peter Mercer, .80 1 red cow, Tucker Thompson (bid by W.E. Russell), 32.00 1 spotted cow, Eliza Brand, 45.25 1 white cow, P. Mercer, 20.00 1 roan cow, Laura Smith, 10.00 1 red cow, Jno McElroy, 27.00 1 cow & calf, Peter Mercer, 17.00 Blk cow & calf, W.F. Scanland, 40.00 1 red stu_, Mackin & Hamilton, 35.00 1 large spotted heifer, Mackin & Hamilton, 34.25 1 reddish heifer, C.L. Egan, 38.25 1 heifer, C.L. Egan, 33.00 5 calves @14.25 apc. C.L. Egan, 71.25 10 (1st) choice hogs, C.L. Egan, 70.00 10 (2nd) choice hogs, C.L. Egan, 50.25 1 sow & 5 pigs, Pat Ansbro, 18.00 1 sow & 4 pigs, J.T. (or F.) Gondi (?), 12.00 1 sow & 4 pigs, James Edmundson, 15.00 2 sows & 11 pigs, J.T. (or F.) Gondi (?), 33.50 Remainder of hogs 3.50 per head, C.L. Egan, 71.25 1 bay mare, A.J. Wilson, 87.50 1 sorrel mare, Kit O'Daniel, 59.00 1 sorrel horse, Sam Mackin, 50.00 1 horse mule, Jo. Spalding, 70.25 1 mare mule, Jo Spalding, 121.25 1 stack hay, W.E. Russell, 10.20 1 field for pasture, W.E. Russell, 21.00 1 field 15 acres, W.E. Russell, 22.25 60 acres woods pasture, Walter Irvin, 55.00 Field along the pike, T/F. R. Spalding, 65.00 1 field along Meadow, Jim Mackin, 31.00 2 old g__ke, J.A. Board, .10 1 Basket, James Edmondson, .50 1 small horse, Dick Gastin, 55.75 Amt Sales $1,596.61 C.C. Phillips, Clk. Submitted by Rita Fox <rfox@mis.net> 11200 Highway 52 West Paint Lick, KY 40461

Hoping someone can help me with this. I'm looking for any information on Amanda TUCKER. She married Joseph F. Salee in April of 1889. Joseph was from Lebanon, KY and I assume they were probably married near that area. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Newton, IL. Amanda died about 1899 in IL. Would love to find out anything about her parents, siblings, etc. Thank you Judy Jefferson

My 3rd-great-grandfather Thomas MACKIN (b. 1802, per his tombstone; d. 23 Oct. 1854) came from County Mayo to Marion County, KY, in the early 1850s. His Marion County vital statistic death record lists his parents as Michael and Buget (Bridget?) McKIN. Thomas came to America ahead of his wife and children, then sent for them ca 1853. (It's possible, actually, that they all came to America together and that his family just followed him to Kentucky in 1853. The obituary is vague.) His wife Bridget (surname unknown) was born 1805 (per tombstone). Their children: Michael C. (b. ca 1830; d. 1884) [my gr-gr-grandfather] unknown daughter (married Thomas Joyce) Samuel P. (b. 6 Mar 1833, d. 26 Oct 1885, per tombstone) Thomas (b. ca 1839, per 1860 census) John (b. 2 Jan. 1839; d. 7 Sep 1872, per tombstone) James A. (b. ca 1844, per 1860 census) Mary Ellen/Eliza (b. ca 1846, per 1860 census) William (b. 1848-49; d. 3 May 1893), became a priest and president of St. Joseph's College The census years were way off from the tombstone ones I found, so I don't know which are correct. There's also another Michael MACKIN who settled in Marion Co. Tradition says they were cousins. They're all buried near each other at St. Augustine's Church cemetery in Lebanon, Marion Co., KY. This other Michael (1822-1896) married Mary CANNON. Both Michael and Mary were born in Ireland and came to Kentucky via Virginia, where one of their children was born. I have lots of info on the various MACKIN/MACKEN families of Marion County, but none electronically yet. Most of them seem to have come to work on the L&N railroad extension during the early 1850s. Thomas and Bridget were tollgate keepers. If anyone else is researching MACKINs/MACKENs, please let me know! Have a great day, everyone! Rita Mackin Fox <rfox@mis.net> 11200 Highway 52 West Paint Lick, KY 40461

Looking for any information on Lucinda Shofner, b. Oct 07, 1861 Marion Co., KY. Her parents were: Jacob Roman Shofner & Caroline Dewitt. She married William Jackson Buchanan in Taylor Co., KY.

Searching for information about a settlement of former slaves outside of Lebanon called Belltown. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks