I would still like to know if Nelson County recorded any school census like other counties. LaRue has some from 1894, 1899, 1914, etc. filled with valuable information on children, parents, guardians, date of birth, district, etc. Did Nelson county not take these school census?, and if so are they somewhere in book form where the content can be studied? Yes the ladies all do a wonderful job to which for one am very greatful. Thank You, Charlie Metcalf (ggg-grandson of Ignatius Metcalf, who came to Nelson County from St Mary's County, Maryland in the late eighteenth century and was among the early settlers on Pottinger's Creek).

Oops!! It's kind of stirred up things, hasn't it? That's the way you get butter, though. Bob

It is interesting how enthusiastic we all get at the possibility of a new source of genealogical information. We are so excited when the chance to push back another generation or so comes along. I just want to say that over the years we all (whether you have personally used their publications or not) owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the people of the Roundtable who have worked so hard producing all these resources for research in Nelson Co. There are really just a very few of them, so when you get enthusiastic for them to do some more transcribing, remember that these ladies (most of them are ladies, not gentlemen) are working quite hard for you. Now let's also think about their quarterly publication, The Nelson Co. Genealogist. They have published a lot of these transcriptions of court and church records in that publication, and they are constantly on the search for subjects to write articles about. Think how much more time they would have for transcribing the court and church records if some of us would contribute articles to the Genealogist and not leave that to them. Genealogy should be a hobby of sharing, not just one of only taking and not giving. Give some thought to writing an article for this very fine publication and thus help your fellow researchers and free the Nelson Co. members of the Roundtable to provide you with even more documented information. It doesn't have to be a story with a beginning and an ending, it can be just a page or so of information on your family that you think would be useful to others. Bob Moore

Hi, Mary Yoder. DeAnna Fisher's giving you the web site for the Nelson Co. Gen. Roundtable, as you will note, gives you the source of the publications available to be ordered from them.

The Nelson County Genealogical Roundtable has a quarterly magazine "The Genealogist" which is sent to our members. Over the last 20 years it has had this information printed in several volumes. In the magazine we have some pages in each issue with wills, deeds, baptisms, orphanage records, bible records. family stories, etc. Go to our web site .. click on The Genealogist ... you will see a table of contents for all volumes from 1985-2003 (I am a little behind on that) It will give you an idea of what kinds of things to expect to see in each quarterly. When you see something underlined in orange you can click on it and read the story!! www.rootsweb.com/~kyncgr ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robertson, Lori L." <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 8:11 AM Subject: RE: [KYNELSON-L] Holy Cross records > Where is this information kept and is it available if we want to see it > before it is published? >

The Nelson County Genealogical Roundtable has transcribed and published 2 deed books so far. The first consists of courthouse deed books 1through 7, years 1785 - 1808. The second book is 8 through 11, years 1803 - 1818. Courthouse deed books 12 & 13, totaling almost 500 pages each, are still only up to 1818. We abstract only the pertinent information so 500 pages in small font is reduced to about 40 pages of type plus a complete index. We have a complete list of our published research books on our web site www.rootsweb.com/~kyncgr DeAnna NCGR ----- Original Message ----- From: "PJS" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 12:50 AM Subject: RE: [KYNELSON-L] re: Samuel Boone Merrifield > What years are covered in these deed books... 12 and 13... are there others > already published and for what years? Where can I find them? > > Yes, I vote for publishing a book of Holy Cross Baptisms, Marriage Records > and Cemetery Records. Some of the headstones are broken or some are hard to > read, and I've never seen a complete list of marriage and baptism records > for Holy Cross. >

It is good news to hear that there will be some new books on the Holy Cross Baptisms, Marriage and Cemetery Records, My father, Guy Henry Porter Sr. b. 1903 and mother Mary Elizabeth (Young) Porter b 1903 relatives are from Holy Cross and the surrounding areas so all books that contain the valuable information will be of great importance to many, many families. Perhaps if the books were broken down into Baptisms, Marriage, and Cemetery Records, each book could be completed sooner. Then people would be able to order them as they can, as sometimes they get to be expensive. Keep up the good work. Dottie (Porter) Himes Dottie Himes Lewisport, KY 42351 [email protected] I love my Family, Genealogy is Addictive but Fun: SURNAMES: Heim, Himes, Ahlers, Shroyer, Swadener /Burch, Clements, Hagan, Hutchins, Porter /Hayden, Mulligan,Young, and many more.

I would like to have several deed books and then transcribe into a larger book when done. Maybe an master index that included all books? This would have the books availible sooner? On your Holy Cross Baptisms, Marriage and Cemetery Records, I would separate them also. This also would be a genealogical gold mine too. Great job that you are doing! Many thanks, Jean Davis Kitsembel

Am all for ANY new books of records from Nelson Co!!!!! Would so like to see additional (later)wills--maybe some probates, the additional records of St Catherine's; records of St Thomas' Church and Orphanage, how about some records from Gesthesemene(sp??)??? I know I am naming places south of Bardstown--towards New Haven but this is the area of Nelson that I know best. Some one else would be much more knowledgable of the other areas of Nelson. ANY records of Marion would be most helpful. Don't think you would find very old records at the Court House (didn't it burn??)--so would have to look to other sources for the information being sought. Wish so much that I was in the area where I could help!!! LOVE working with old records!!! Am trying to get copies of microfilms of records in that area. Since I can't get to Ky as I wish-- books (any) and microfilm is the next best thing. I know that the censuses of Nelson have been done & published- so I haven't tried to do them (planning on buy them as my finances allows). In case you don't know--- the 1810, 1820, 1830(I think), some of the hh of the 1850 & 1870 Censuses of Bullitt Co are on line at that website. I transcribed the 1820 & the 1870 Censues. I have also done the 1820 Cen of Adair Co.(on line also). Also notice that there are now files of Charlie Medcalf on line, too. I have had these files for a number of years--sent to me by Charlie. Am so glad to see his some of data FINALLY on line for others to use!!! There are many more files that Charlie has done. Would say that Charlie is an "expert" on the New Haven/LaRue Co area. Mary Y. Co is on line now. ----- Original Message ----- From: "NCGR" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 11:04 PM Subject: Re: [KYNELSON-L] re: Samuel Boone Merrifield > Well Bob, since you let the cat out of the bag about the Deed Books, I > think > I will ask for an opinion from this group. > > > > Normally we wait until we have transcribed several deed books and then > publish them as a fairly large book. > > > > Since deeds are usually a genealogical gold mine, would you rather have a > series of small books, say deed book 12 as one small book and then 13 and > so > on, and would there be an interest in purchasing these smaller books which > would have a shorter date range? > > > > I would also like some input for an idea that we are kicking around now. > We > are considering publishing a book of Holy Cross Baptisms, Marriage Records > and Cemetery Records. > > Holy Cross is now in Marion Co. but was once part of Nelson Co. Many of > your > ancestors ended up in Marion Co. after it split from Nelson. Do you think > there would be enough interest in this type of book to make it worth while > for us to publish it? > > > > I want to let you know that I have seen the plans for Bardstown's new > library and I am thrilled about our new genealogy room. We will have > almost > 800 square feet in the research room plus an adjacent office for the NCGR. > We will have to wait for about a year for completion, but it will be worth > the wait !!! > > > > Bardstown is also celebrating our 225th birthday this year (1780-2005) > with > special events planned each month throughout the year. Please visit our > web > site to keep up with the events. > > > > DeAnna Fisher > > Nelson County Genealogical Roundtable > > P.O. Box 409, Bardstown, KY 40004 > > web page: www.rootsweb.com/~kyncgr > > e-mail: [email protected] > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 10:52 PM > Subject: Re: [KYNELSON-L] re: Samuel Boone Merrifield > > >> Ladies, it will eventually be available. It will take a while to > transcribe >> all, proofread it, go back to the originals to check on questionable >> matters, type it up, prepare it for publication, so don't think of it > coming out >> something like next month. >> Bob Moore >> >> > > >

St Mary's of the Barrens records in Perryville, MO (to which area many of the early Kentucky families migrated) also published books of deaths, births, marriages; these were very helpful records compiled by the priests and the books were sold out last time I checked. It is a great idea to do so with the records. Cristina Gant

Where is this information kept and is it available if we want to see it before it is published? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of JTWostal Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 7:59 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [KYNELSON-L] Holy Cross records I am so glad you are considering publishing a book of Holy Cross Baptism, Marriage Records, and cemetery records. I believe the demand for such a publication would be tremendous. I believe there would be much interest in the deed publication if you released them in small volumes covering various years. In the end you could always combine the volumes in to one publication if you so desired. As an example, years ago in Southwest Louisiana, Father Donald J. Hebert began translating and transcribing Baptism records, Death records, and Marriage records in various churches in Southwest Louisiana, and he added marriage records and marriage record #'s as well as some succession record information and succession record #'s from the various court houses in that area. Father Hebert published this information as SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA RECORDS. This publication came out in several volumes, each volume covering a specific time period, and before he died, he combined volume 1 through 31, covering the years 1750 through 1900 and published that information on one searchable CD. People waited eagerly for each volume as it was released, as they also did for the CD. Each of the book volumes and the CD are wonderful resources (as you put it, "a genealogical gold mine") to people in and out of Louisiana. One can find the volumes in many libraries throughout the US or one can still purchase individual volumes separately or purchase the CD from Hebert Publications in Rayne, LA. ----------------------------------------------------- Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail transmission may contain confidential or legally privileged information that is intended only for the individual or entity named in the e-mail address. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or reliance upon the contents of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail transmission in error, please reply to the sender, so that we can arrange for proper delivery, and then please delete the message from your inbox. Thank you.

DeAnna, I personally like the larger books. I like to be able to look in the index for all names. with one book, I would not have to keep going to another book to look for info on a particular name. Which way you all decide though is fine with me. I am looking forward to getting them. As to Marion County, I personally do not have any ancestors there that I know of. so I don't have an opinion on that question you asked. thanks, Carlene in Texas

I am so glad you are considering publishing a book of Holy Cross Baptism, Marriage Records, and cemetery records. I believe the demand for such a publication would be tremendous. I believe there would be much interest in the deed publication if you released them in small volumes covering various years. In the end you could always combine the volumes in to one publication if you so desired. As an example, years ago in Southwest Louisiana, Father Donald J. Hebert began translating and transcribing Baptism records, Death records, and Marriage records in various churches in Southwest Louisiana, and he added marriage records and marriage record #'s as well as some succession record information and succession record #'s from the various court houses in that area. Father Hebert published this information as SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA RECORDS. This publication came out in several volumes, each volume covering a specific time period, and before he died, he combined volume 1 through 31, covering the years 1750 through 1900 and published that information on one searchable CD. People waited eagerly for each volume as it was released, as they also did for the CD. Each of the book volumes and the CD are wonderful resources (as you put it, "a genealogical gold mine") to people in and out of Louisiana. One can find the volumes in many libraries throughout the US or one can still purchase individual volumes separately or purchase the CD from Hebert Publications in Rayne, LA.

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Well Bob, since you let the cat out of the bag about the Deed Books, I think I will ask for an opinion from this group. Normally we wait until we have transcribed several deed books and then publish them as a fairly large book. Since deeds are usually a genealogical gold mine, would you rather have a series of small books, say deed book 12 as one small book and then 13 and so on, and would there be an interest in purchasing these smaller books which would have a shorter date range? I would also like some input for an idea that we are kicking around now. We are considering publishing a book of Holy Cross Baptisms, Marriage Records and Cemetery Records. Holy Cross is now in Marion Co. but was once part of Nelson Co. Many of your ancestors ended up in Marion Co. after it split from Nelson. Do you think there would be enough interest in this type of book to make it worth while for us to publish it? I want to let you know that I have seen the plans for Bardstown's new library and I am thrilled about our new genealogy room. We will have almost 800 square feet in the research room plus an adjacent office for the NCGR. We will have to wait for about a year for completion, but it will be worth the wait !!! Bardstown is also celebrating our 225th birthday this year (1780-2005) with special events planned each month throughout the year. Please visit our web site to keep up with the events. DeAnna Fisher Nelson County Genealogical Roundtable P.O. Box 409, Bardstown, KY 40004 web page: www.rootsweb.com/~kyncgr e-mail: [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 10:52 PM Subject: Re: [KYNELSON-L] re: Samuel Boone Merrifield > Ladies, it will eventually be available. It will take a while to transcribe > all, proofread it, go back to the originals to check on questionable > matters, type it up, prepare it for publication, so don't think of it coming out > something like next month. > Bob Moore > >

What years are covered in these deed books... 12 and 13... are there others already published and for what years? Where can I find them? Yes, I vote for publishing a book of Holy Cross Baptisms, Marriage Records and Cemetery Records. Some of the headstones are broken or some are hard to read, and I've never seen a complete list of marriage and baptism records for Holy Cross. -----Original Message----- From: NCGR [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 11:04 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [KYNELSON-L] re: Samuel Boone Merrifield Well Bob, since you let the cat out of the bag about the Deed Books, I think I will ask for an opinion from this group. Normally we wait until we have transcribed several deed books and then publish them as a fairly large book. Since deeds are usually a genealogical gold mine, would you rather have a series of small books, say deed book 12 as one small book and then 13 and so on, and would there be an interest in purchasing these smaller books which would have a shorter date range? I would also like some input for an idea that we are kicking around now. We are considering publishing a book of Holy Cross Baptisms, Marriage Records and Cemetery Records. Holy Cross is now in Marion Co. but was once part of Nelson Co. Many of your ancestors ended up in Marion Co. after it split from Nelson. Do you think there would be enough interest in this type of book to make it worth while for us to publish it? I want to let you know that I have seen the plans for Bardstown's new library and I am thrilled about our new genealogy room. We will have almost 800 square feet in the research room plus an adjacent office for the NCGR. We will have to wait for about a year for completion, but it will be worth the wait !!! Bardstown is also celebrating our 225th birthday this year (1780-2005) with special events planned each month throughout the year. Please visit our web site to keep up with the events. DeAnna Fisher Nelson County Genealogical Roundtable P.O. Box 409, Bardstown, KY 40004 web page: www.rootsweb.com/~kyncgr e-mail: [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 10:52 PM Subject: Re: [KYNELSON-L] re: Samuel Boone Merrifield > Ladies, it will eventually be available. It will take a while to transcribe > all, proofread it, go back to the originals to check on questionable > matters, type it up, prepare it for publication, so don't think of it coming out > something like next month. > Bob Moore > >

Ladies, it will eventually be available. It will take a while to transcribe all, proofread it, go back to the originals to check on questionable matters, type it up, prepare it for publication, so don't think of it coming out something like next month. Bob Moore

I can't either!!! My Joseph Essex & George Johnson should be in them!!! Always looking for new Nelson Co data!!! Mary Y. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carlene" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 11:19 AM Subject: Re: [KYNELSON-L] re: Samuel Boone Merrifield > Deed book 12, this is good news, next 13. can't wait to get them. Carlene > >

Not quite, Mary. I would say that the old Merrifield place is about a mile beyond the cemetery. The MG cem. is fairly close to downtown on the right when going toward Taylorsville, while the Merrifield place is at the very edge of town on the left. Bob

Deed Book 12 has now been done, and I'm proofing the first part of 13 for the Roundtable. Bob