Would anyone have or have access to the divorce proceedings of Franklin Sloan/Slone and Margaret Estep. I am told they were divorced c. 1870 in Pike County. Other researchers claim that this Franklin died in the civil war. Any help proving either would be appreciated. Candy Parent Tazewell County, VAGenWeb page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vatazewe/ http://www.htonline.com/~candy/ candy@htonline.com

On a marriage bond, when a sum is mentioned, is that a true amount required to be paid. For example, on a marriage bond from 1876, the following is stated: Be it Known, that we John H. Thornbury as principal, and William Rowe as surety, are jointly and severally bound to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in the sum of One Hundred Dollars. How much did they really have to pay for the marriage bond. I saw another one that mentioned 100 pounds. I have the same question for that one. Does anyone know how that worked. -- Susan Martucci jkdevl@earthlink.net

Hi Everyone, I want to thank all of you who wrote to me with suggestions about how to spend my time when visiting Pike County. I think that I was very efficient during my brief time there - mostly because of your excellent suggestions. I just got back from my visit to Pike County. I drove up to Grundy, VA last Monday. I was able to do research in Pikeville for three whole days. On Friday, we toured a couple of cemeteries and a local church before heading back home to South Carolina. As you can probably guess, three and half days was just not enough to see and do everything that I wanted to, but it was a great trip. The major places that I visited were the Pike County courthouse and the Special Collections room at Pikeville College library. I was at the Pikeville College library for only one day (definitely not enough time), but I did not even stop for lunch. I wish I had another day just to browse. I spent two days at the court house, but they were not full days. I had lunch one day with a cousin that I had not seen for over twenty years. On another day, I spent the early morning at the Buchanan County courthouse trying to locate a marriage record that should have been in Pike County, but was just not there. There was good and bad news about the visit to Buchanan county. The good news was that I found one of the missing marriages. The bad news was that it was in marriage book #1 which they did not have at the courthouse anymore. I stopped by the Tourism/Visitor Information booth looking for local maps and found a book on Pike County for sale. The title is "Pike County - A Very Different Place" by William David Deskins. It was published in 1994. The book was published in conjunction with the Bicentennial of Kentucky (in 1992). The book begins with a brief overview of the people that may have been in the area 10,000 years ago. It quickly moves into the 1700s and ends with a chapter called - World War II and Beyond. I have not read the entire book yet, but it seems to be an interesting book and contains a section of pictures in the middle. It cost $30.00. One of the more interesting finds from the Special Collection room was a file cabinet of Community Studies. Apparently, students at Pikeville College taking a course called Appalachian Studies are required to do a project/report on an Appalachian community. Most of the reports were brief (only 4-10 pages), but they were on very specific communities in Pike County. Most of the students would pick their home community if they were from the area. These studies usually included oral interviews with an older person in the area (many times it seemed to be an interview with grandparents or some other local older person). I actually found a study that mentioned my GG-grandfather by name. The report usually included the names of the major families in the community. I copied several of the reports that dealt with the area that my mother and her cousins grew up in. They had a wonderful time reading the reports because they typically were about people that they knew "in the old days". The communities that I was looking into were Mouthcard, Feds Creek, and Little Card (which was filed under Card Creek). One of the reasons that I mentioned these community studies was because I always looked at the back page of a report for the bibliography. In two of the reports, I saw a reference to "100 year History of Mouthcard Baptist Church". This was the church that my family attended. This was not a document that seemed to be located in any library - it was distributed to church members at the time, but after talking to the pastor of the church, he has tracked down a copy of the church history and is making me a copy. The courthouse was a wonderful place to visit. I was able to look at original marriage documents for most of the marriages in my main lines. The courthouse also had copies of Pike county census records plus a good collection of surrounding counties' census records. These were very helpful when I found a marriage record that gave me a new family branch to look at. In my library in South Carolina, I only have the microfilm to look at, so it was nice to see indexed books of most of census information. I wish my library had a copy of the books. The courthouse charged $0.25 per page for marriage records, census info and school census records. In the deed and will section however, each page costs several dollars ($5.00 for a two page deed). My family transferred land and recorded a lot of deeds, so I did not get too many of those records. Apologies for the length of this post. I had such a great time on my visit that I wanted to share a little with you. This was definitely not my last trip to Pike County. One additional note - The fall foliage this year is just spectacular. The entire drive from South Carolina to Kentucky was one breathtaking view after another. Happy Hunting Everyone... -- Susan Martucci jkdevl@earthlink.net

Someone asked about 1870 Pike Co Census for John Morgan SLONE I didn't find exactly what asked but did find following;A #39 Morgan SLOAN 39 Charlotte 37 Joby 9 Elizabeth F. 5 Daniel THACKER 13 #41 Joab SLOAN 58 Martha 28 Sarah 8 JOHN M. 6 Charlotte 4 Milla 2 Mary E. Mar 4/12 Milla 74 VA Mother Marriage 24 May 1861 Joab SLONE & Martha RAINS, signed Mitchell SLONE Rodney Veitschegger

IN THE RAMEY/REMY INFO I HAVE , I FOUND WHERE AN ELIZABETH RAMEY, BORN 1835 MARRIED A JOHN POTTER ON JULY 16 1846. SHE IS LISTED AS BEING THE DAUGHTER OF MOSES AND TABITHA RAMEY. THEY HAVE 7 CHILDREN. WILL KEEP LOOKING AND SEND MORE IF YOU WANT. ALSO FOUND A McCARTY CONNECTION, DANIEL RAMEY, SON OF PIKE COUNTY, KY WILLIAM RAMEY, MARRIED LUCINDA CARTY/McCARTY . WILL THIS HELP YOU?? LET ME KNOW AND I WILL TRY TO SEND YOU WHAT I HAVE. DARLENE SEXTON PETTIBONE DARPETTI@AOL.COM

============================================================ ============================================================ PLEASE REFER REPLIES TO: "Rachal Koo" <rskoo1@email.msn.com> ============================================================ ============================================================ Rachal S. Koo is looking for info on this branch of Bolings: 1. John Boling m. Lucy Livey/Livcey 2.1 John R. Boling 2.2 Francey/ Fancey Boling 2.3 Charles R. Boling b. 1831 Pike Co., Ky, m. Lourinda Lovins - William J. Boling b. 3/1859 Logan Co., Va. 2.4 William A. Boling m. Rena Lovins 2.5 Joseph R. Boling 2.6 Benjamin F. Boling 2.7 Lucy A.E. Boling please email reply to rskoo@aol.com Rachal S. Koo Charleston, WV

I am searching for Moses Ramey who left the following will and his wife Tabitha (--?--). Would appreciate any info. I am Especially interested in finding out who the nephew, Henry P. Carty, is and where he went to. Thanks, Jim Miller, Osceola, IA >From Pike Co., KY - Will Book A - p. 12-3 Pike County Court March term 1846. William Ramey produced in open court the last will and testament of Moses Ramey deceased, which was proven by the oath of Mathew Ramey and John Adams and the same is ordered to be recorded according to law. I Moses Ramey of Pike County and State of Kentycky do hereby make my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say: 1st. I desire after all my outstanding debts may be emmediatly collected as they may become due and out of the money arising therefrom all my just debts and funeral expense paid and if any outstanding debts should prove insufficiant, then I desire that my administrator here after named may sell as much of my perishable property as will pay the remainder part that may remainder paid out of the money arising from the collection of my outstanding debts. 2ly. After the payment of debts and funeral expenses I give my wife Tabitha Ramey all the remainder part of my Estate both real and personal of description during her natural life or so long as she remains my widow to enable her to raise my four last children, namely Polly Ramey, Elizabeth Ramey, Frances Ramey and Anny Ramey, but if my wife Tabitha Ramey intermarries with another man during her natural life then I desire that she shall have but 1/3 part of my estate both real and personal and my administrator take care of 2/3. 3ly. I desire that my wife or administrator do pay the four last children one bed and furniture and one flex wheel and one sow and pigs each to be equal with such as I have given my elder children. 4th. That my four last children above named hold a note each on Mathew Ramey my son for two second rate cows and calves now if Mathew Ramey proves insolviant and unable to pay the above notes then my wife or my administrator is to pay the said children the cows and calves out of my Estate, hereto from named. 5th. There is a contract existing between myself and Henry P. Carty, my nephew. That is to know said Henry P. Carty is to live with me till he comes to his 21 year of age or becomes a housekeeper and be a good condition and industry then I am to give hime one horse, bridle and saddle but if he fails on his part he is to have nothing. 6ly. And after my Wife Tabitha Ramey Desceased that all the remainding part of my Estate both real and personal may be equaly divided between all of my several children, which I give them their heirs executors administratos and___________________________________ forever ___________________. AND lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint friend William Ramey Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all others or former wills or testaments by me heretofore made in writing whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this eighth (8th) day of March 1851. Signed sealed published and declared as and for last will and testament of the above named Moses Ramey in presence of us. Mathew Ramey (his mark) John Adams (his mark) After date of 1845 goes Moses Ramey, signature (his mark)

Jim Miller, Osceola, IA; <jdm1968@pionet.net>; 4 Nov 1998 Mr. Miller: An "educated guess" that Henry P. CARTY may well have been listed in the Pike Co. Census, and other pre-1850 records I've seen, as either CARTER [See Henry Carter, b c1795) or McCARTY (see Absolom McCarty just six dwellings distant from Moses Ramey Sr. in the 1840 census). I have never seen CARTY in Pike Co. records, other than a listing in the 1830 census - doesn't mean it didn't exist. I would stick my neck out and suggest that this 1830 CARTY was the same as Absolom McCARTY. Although not a RAMEY/REMY descendant, I do appreciate seeing this will as a full transcription. We do have several members who are descendant from this family. Jim W. Tackitt, 1830 Johnson Dr., Concord, CA 94520; <jtackitt@jps.net> *************************************************************** Tackett Assn. Website: <http://www.jps.net/jtackitt/index.html> [Please send along your name & address with all email. Thanks!] James D. Miller wrote: > > I am searching for Moses Ramey who left the following will and his wife > Tabitha (--?--). Would appreciate any info. I am Especially interested in > finding out who the nephew, Henry P. Carty, is and where he went to. > > Thanks, > Jim Miller, Osceola, IA > > >From Pike Co., KY - Will Book A - p. 12-3 > > Pike County Court March term 1846. William Ramey produced in open court the > last will and testament of Moses Ramey deceased, which was proven by the > oath of Mathew Ramey and John Adams and the same is ordered to be recorded > according to law. > I Moses Ramey of Pike County and State of Kentycky do hereby make my last > will and testament in manner and form following that is to say: > 1st. I desire after all my outstanding debts may be emmediatly collected > as they may become due and out of the money arising therefrom all my just > debts and funeral expense paid and if any outstanding debts should prove > insufficiant, then I desire that my administrator here after named may sell > as much of my perishable property as will pay the remainder part that may > remainder paid out of the money arising from the collection of my > outstanding debts. > 2ly. After the payment of debts and funeral expenses I give my wife > Tabitha Ramey all the remainder part of my Estate both real and personal of > description during her natural life or so long as she remains my widow to > enable her to raise my four last children, namely Polly Ramey, Elizabeth > Ramey, Frances Ramey and Anny Ramey, but if my wife Tabitha Ramey > intermarries with another man during her natural life then I desire that > she shall have but 1/3 part of my estate both real and personal and my > administrator take care of 2/3. > 3ly. I desire that my wife or administrator do pay the four last children > one bed and furniture and one flex wheel and one sow and pigs each to be > equal with such as I have given my elder children. > 4th. That my four last children above named hold a note each on Mathew > Ramey my son for two second rate cows and calves now if Mathew Ramey proves > insolviant and unable to pay the above notes then my wife or my > administrator is to pay the said children the cows and calves out of my > Estate, hereto from named. > 5th. There is a contract existing between myself and Henry P. Carty, my > nephew. That is to know said Henry P. Carty is to live with me till he > comes to his 21 year of age or becomes a housekeeper and be a good condition > and industry then I am to give hime one horse, bridle and saddle but if he > fails on his part he is to have nothing. > 6ly. And after my Wife Tabitha Ramey Desceased that all the remainding > part of my Estate both real and personal may be equaly divided between all > of my several children, which I give them their heirs executors > administratos and___________________________________ forever > ___________________. > AND lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint friend William Ramey Executor > of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all others or former > wills or testaments by me heretofore made in writing whereof I have hereunto > set my hand and affixed my seal this eighth (8th) day of March 1851. Signed > sealed published and declared as and for last will and testament of the > above named Moses Ramey in presence of us. > > Mathew Ramey (his mark) > John Adams (his mark) > > After date of 1845 goes Moses Ramey, signature (his mark) >

Searching for any information on Martha Weddington, married Valentine Hatfield about 1805. My Home On The Net http://members.xoom.com/BigLynne/index.htm The Weddington Webpage http://millennium.fortunecity.com/fig/319/weddington.htm

Is there anyone in Pike Co who lives close to the courthouse that could look for a marriage record for me? -- Old Regular Baptist Obituaries Obituaries: http://www.angelfire.com/ky/Obituaries SEARCHING - KY, VA & NC "ROSE"/"FLEMING"/"WARD"/"RATLIFF"/"BENTLEY"/"BOLLING " "FLETCHER"/"COLE"/"BARTLEY"/"SWINEY"/"CASTLE"

Please visit Pete Wolford's site on Woodman in Pike County. http://members.tripod.com/%7EPeteWolfe/wolford.html

This came from Rhonda , editor of Appalachian Quarterly ,this morning. It is a commbination of work from members of our website. We have been online for a year in November with over 8,000 visitors. Our site has something for everybody living or having passed through the Appalachians westward , however, COLLINS has been our main research since both Frankie and I are both searching the same area and men. The Appalachian Quarterly is offering their December, 1998 issue at a special rate of $2.50 each, postage included. This issue contains a section on the descendants of Meredith, Griffin, Sr. and Griffin, Jr. Collins by Frankie Blackburn and others of over 30 pages. The issue must be ordered before November 20th to receive the special cost. Our issues are normally 4.00 each. If interested, order from: The Appalachian Quarterly, The Wise County Historical Society, P. O. Box 368, Wise, VA 24293. On your order, please note: December, 1998 - Collins issue. Brenda Collins Dillon Appalachian Mountain Families http://members.xoom.com/Appalachian/index.htm

I have a new Weddington Family Webpage with an index and a lot of names. There is also a Weddington mailing list, that you can access off the page. My Home On The Net http://members.xoom.com/BigLynne/index.htm The Weddington Webpage http://millennium.fortunecity.com/fig/319/weddington.htm

This obituary was forwarded to me: Earl Sam Akers Sam Akers, 49, of 701 Maryland Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, Oct. 26, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Pikeville, Ky., and had lived in the Bristol area for the past 20 years. He was employed with Bristol Brass and Copper and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Brown Akers; a daughter, Heather Wheeler, Bristol Tennessee; a sister, Tammy Peters, Orlando, Fla.; and two grandchildren.

Since I received a few requests for the link once it had been sent to me I thought I would just send to the entire list. Sandi <A HREF="http://members.xoom.com/Appalachian/index.htm">Click here: Appalachian Mountain Families</A> or for those of you unable to do this use http://members.xoom.com/Appalachian/index.htm to reach Appalachian Mountain Families.

Ms. Parent: Many books can be ordered from "Pike Co. Society for Hist. & Geneal. Research," P.O. Box 97, Pikeville, KY 41502. Several of these were noted in the last issue of their Journal; an excellent journal, I might add. Jim W. Tackitt, 1830 Johnson Dr., Concord, CA 94520; <jtackitt@jps.net> *************************************************************** Tackett Assn. Website: <http://www.jps.net/jtackitt/index.html> [Please send along your name & address with all email. Thanks!] Candy Parent wrote: > > Does anyone have a good source for ordering books on Pike County? I'm > looking for Annals, collections of Vital records, census records, etc. Is > there a place online that I could browse? > Thanks for your help! > Candy Parent > Tazewell County, VAGenWeb page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vatazewe/ > http://www.htonline.com/~candy/ > candy@htonline.com > > ==== KYPIKE Mailing List ====

Does anyone have a good source for ordering books on Pike County? I'm looking for Annals, collections of Vital records, census records, etc. Is there a place online that I could browse? Thanks for your help! Candy Parent Tazewell County, VAGenWeb page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vatazewe/ http://www.htonline.com/~candy/ candy@htonline.com

Hello, Does anyone recognize any of these Jones's? Descendants of John JONES 1 JONES, John b: Abt. 1800 d: Unknown .. +Nancy ............. 2 [2] JONES, George Washington b: February 1824 in Pike County, Kentucky d: May 10, 1885 in Roane County, West Virginia ................. +KELLY, Sarah b: Unknown d: Abt. 1848 ............................. 3 Jones, Leah J. b: June 1845 in Russell County, Virginia d: April 9, 1867 ................................. +Gandee, Uriah Jackson III ............................. 3 [1] JONES, Asa b: February 13, 1848 in Jackson County, Virginia d: March 27, 1923 in Roane County, West Virginia ................................. +PARSONS, Nancy Catherine Jane b: June 18, 1853 in Jackson County, Virginia/West Virginia d: April 7, 1915 in Roane County, Virginia ............................. *2nd Wife of [1] Asa JONES: ................................. +Raines, Annie E. b: 1863 in Roane County, West Virginia d: Unknown ............. *2nd Wife of [2] George Washington JONES: ................. +Osborn, Delpha Jane b: 1834 in Kanawha County, Virginia d: July 14, 1860 in Roane County, Virginia ............................. 3 Jones, Sarah J. b: 1851 in Roane County, Virginia ................................. +Gibson, Conley b: 1846 in Kanawha County, Virginia ............................. 3 Jones, John F. b: February 1853 in Virginia d: May 21, 1941 in Jackson County, West Virginia ................................. +Raines, Saretta E. b: 1860 d: Aft. 1941 ............................. 3 Jones, Samuel b: 1855 in Roane County, Virginia d: July 14, 1860 in Roane County, Virginia ............................. 3 Jones, Greenbury b: September 1856 ................................. +Smith, Sarah C. b: 1864 ............................. 3 Jones, Senela E. b: November 1858 ............. *3rd Wife of [2] George Washington JONES: ................. +Sleeth, Leatha J. b: June 1840 in Higby, Roane County, West Virginia d: Unknown ............................. 3 Jones, Rachel A. b: February 1866 in West Virginia ............................. 3 Jones, Martha S. b: April 1869 in West Virginia ............................. 3 Jones, Mary F. b: 1872 in West Virginia d: March 27, 1934 ................................. +Harper ............................. 3 Jones, Eliza J. b: 1873 ............................. 3 Jones, Irene K. b: 1874 in West Virginia d: August 3, 1947 ................................. +Rhodes ............................. 3 Jones, Laura b: November 1880 ............................. 3 Jones, Ida Belle b: October 4, 1884 in Higby, Roane County, West Virginia Thanks, Pat South Carolina

" WANTED" > Meredith Collins born 1760 Virginia > died 1841 Kentucky > REVWAR soldier, often seen in the > company of George, David, and > Lewis Collins. Believed to be part NA. > seen in the vacinety of Wilkes Co 1796 > Russell Co Va. 1799-1809, and escaped > into Kentucky where he raised a family of > 10 children by three wives. This man is wanted > by descendants all over the US and charged > with hiding his identy and Heritage. If anyone > knows his hide out in NC please contact: > Brenda Collins Dillon at RUCollins2@aol.com

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