In a message dated 98-09-19 22:29:09 EDT, you write: << Also, there are Thornburys (Thornsburys). >> Susan, Noted the surname THORNSBURY and it rang a bell! Meredith Collins was placed into guardenship of Richard P. Robinson by the Pike Co. Court 1838, listed as a "Poor Man". He didn't died til 1841. Richard P married a Thornsbury in Pike Co. I always wondered if there was a relationship between the Thornsbury/Robinson/Collins. If you find anything let me know. Boy I wish I was going with ya. Brenda

Does anyone know the story of John Johnson who died during the Civil War. He was shot or hung by the Confederates. There are a couple of variations to the story. He was a civilian and about 16 at the time. Does anyone know of any battles or skirmishes fought in Eastern KY? I found a book on it at the LDS FHS in Salt Lake City. It told the story in detail. I found it close to closing time so couldn't copy it. Then when I went back could never find it again. Then the Center personell told me it was "misplaced" or in other words lost or stolen. When my info got destroyed, so did the name of the book. I am beginning to think I imagined it all. I do remember the book was written in the 1800's. Any Help would be appreciated. Grins, Kaye One never knows when one tiny piece will pull the puzzle together.

HELLO PIKE COUNTY LIST MEMBERS: In response to all the CW-WBTS queries I've seen for Kentucky. The kind and genealogically minded staff at RootsWeb, have established a mailing list for researching Civil WAR [WBTS] Kentucky Veterans. The subscribe address is: KYWBTSVETS-L-Request@rootsweb.com Candy......I've already reposted this message to the list for you. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Does anyone know of an "easy" way to find out what unit a person served in during the Civil War? I have a Franklin Slone who died during the Civil War. He was in his 30's. I don't know if he was actually in the war or not, nor do I know which side he was on. His brother in law David Estep died around the same time period. Does anyone know anything about these men or what units they may have served in? Candy Parent

In case anyone else was wondering.... Gwen answered my question in the following email: The book: Jeffrey C. Weaver, The Civil War in Buchanan and Wise Counties: Bushwhackers' Paradise (Lynchburg, VA: H. E. Howard, Inc., 1994) p. 243 says that Franklin Sloan served in Co. F1, 64th VA Inf. Confederate Army. David Estep is not on the list. George W. Dotson was in Co. H, 10th KY Cav. Confederate Army. Gwen Boyer Bjorkman gwenbj@seanet.com Thanks Gwen!! Candy Parent Tazewell County, VAGenWeb page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vatazewe/ http://www.htonline.com/~candy/ candy@htonline.com

Mawmaw5349@aol.com wrote: > > I am looking for information on a hanging of a member of the JOHN HALL family. > I believe this took place in the very late 1890s. I am hoping someone on the > list is familiar with Pike history and might fill me in on another illustrious > ancestor!!!! > > Sandi > > ==== KYPIKE Mailing List ==== Sandi [Maw?]: You may be referring to Talton "Bad Talt" Hall,1846-1892, on which much has been written. He was hung in Wise Co., VA, but buried in Letcher Co. He was a son of David Hall. One reference is found below: __________From files of The Tackett Family Assn._________ *SUBJECT [Talton Hall]: See lengthy article, w/photo, on TALTON "Bad Talt" HALL in issue 2:3 (1997) of "Old Floyd Co., KY Families," as compiled by Nancy Wright Bayes, 3309 Ohio River Rd., Greenup, KY 41144. She gives dob as 1846 on the Little Carr Fork or Trace Fork of Rockhouse Creek, a branch of Beaver Creek, in Letcher Co., KY. [Other references will be found on the Letcher Co., KY GenWEB page.] _______________________ And, there was the Pike Co. hanging of Henry "Red Bill" Hall, 1860-1893, son of Reuben. A reference for this: *BIOGRAPHY: See "The Life and Confession of Henry Hall," pub. by Riddle Brothers, Pikeville, KY, 1893. [Planned for reprinting in "Old Floyd Co., KY Families," by Cornelius Carroll.] I have a copy of the the well-known photo of Henry Hall being baptized by Congressman and [Old Reg. Baptist] Elder N.T. Hopkins the day before Henry was hung in 1893. These old photos, reproduced on post cards, were probably sold "by the hundreds." I also have a bust photo of Henry, courtesy of the late E. Fred Johnson of Etty. Jim W. Tackitt, 1830 Johnson Dr., Concord, CA 94520; <jtackitt@jps.net> *************************************************************** Tackett Assn. Website: <http://www.jps.net/jtackitt/index.html> [For an answer to private email please give name & address. Thanks!]

I am looking for information on a hanging of a member of the JOHN HALL family. I believe this took place in the very late 1890s. I am hoping someone on the list is familiar with Pike history and might fill me in on another illustrious ancestor!!!! Sandi

Candy, may want to try www.familytreemaker.com. They have fast links to both Union and Confederate units. Bet you'll find them there. Does anyone know of an "easy" way to find out what unit a person served in during the Civil War? I have a Franklin Slone who died during the Civil War. He was in his 30's. I don't know if he was actually in the war or not, nor do I know which side he was on. His brother in law David Estep died around the same time period. Does anyone know anything about these men or what units they may have servedin? Candy ParentTazewell County, VAGenWeb page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vatazewe/ http://www.htonline.com/~candy/candy@htonline.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Does anyone know of an "easy" way to find out what unit a person served in during the Civil War? I have a Franklin Slone who died during the Civil War. He was in his 30's. I don't know if he was actually in the war or not, nor do I know which side he was on. His brother in law David Estep died around the same time period. Does anyone know anything about these men or what units they may have served in? Candy Parent Tazewell County, VAGenWeb page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vatazewe/ http://www.htonline.com/~candy/ candy@htonline.com

A while back someone from the list requested some look ups on thse names from me. I am sorry I can't remember who it was but PLEASE get in touch I may have some additional information to share.... Sandi

Does anyone know if Pike County courthouse would have records of people who served as constables in Pike Co. -- 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"

"Coy" REED was my cousin, his mother Margaret Baker was a sister to my grandmother Flora Jane Baker. His father Meredeth Reed was a brother to my grandfather John Willis Reed. Like many others "Coy" had to leave his home and the mountains for jobs but he always loved the place and the mountains he called home. Louise Vanover Vore JOHN REED John "Coy" Reed. 75, of 236 S. Union St-, Troy, died Monday, Aug.31, at his residence. .He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Louise Slone, on April 23, 1984; a son, Gary Reed; his parents, Meredith and Margaret (Baker) Reed; two brothers, Paul Reed and Ernest Reed; and three sisters, Norma Elkins, Shirley Mullins and Lillie Charles. Mr.Reed was born on Dec.25, 1922 in Letcher County, Ky. He was a retired coal miner, having worked 17 years as a pipe fitter at Tube Products in Troy and 10 years in the maintenance department at Hobart Brothers in Troy. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Fisher-Cheney Funeral · Horne, Troy, with the Rev. Carolyn · Welch officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Troy. Friends may call from 1-2:30 p.rn. Thursday at the funeral home.

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THIS IS A RE-POST FROM ANOTHE ROOTSWEB LIST....NEEDING HELP IN PIKE, KY ...PLEASE REFER YOUR REPLIES TO: Sharon Rowe: <rowe@pilot.msu.edu<... ========================================================================== Do you know anything about the Terry Family in Pike Co., KY? I think they moved from Giles Co. KY about the time that the Rowe Family left Giles Co. and moved to Pike Co., Emily Rowe married Friend L. Terry. PLEASE REFER ANY REPLY TO: Sharon Rowe: [mailto:rowe@pilot.msu.edu] Does anyone have the date of the marriage of "Bertie" Chapman to James Rowe?

In a message dated 98-08-31 16:57:17 EDT, you write: << They are not listed in the 1900 Pike Co census but they are in 1920 census: ##282 Collins, Richard h 50 R farm KY KY KY Marguerette 27 Marie d 12 Nettleon d 9 Roscoe s 6 Vivian d 6 Edna d 2 6/12 Willie s 2/12 >> Gloria, Thanks for the rapid reply. Now all I have to do is find where in Kentucky Arnetta "Nettie" Collins / Mullins had Richard b. 1870 KY. Arnetta was born in Tazewell County 1855 so she was only 15 yrars old when she had him. Arnetta was daughter of John W. Collins & Mary"Polly" Roark/O'Rourke. Richard married Margarette Blankenship. If anybody has any info on this family I would appreciate the help. Brenda

Does anybody have access to these Census and can do a look up for the family of Richard & Margarette Collins and Richard's mother Arnetta "Nettie" Collins ( who might also go by surname of Mullins)? I need to know if they were in Pike County. Thanks in advance. Brenda Collins Dillon

Could someone send me the website for the Clevinger genealogy. Why I didn't copy it the first time I don't know?? Thanks.

Hi Everyone, I have heard from several subscribers that wish this topic had stayed on the list. I apologize for calling it off topic when so many others seem to be interested as well. I mistakenly thought that since is was general genealogy stuff that it wasn't appropriate for specific lists. I posted the request to three separate lists. I will send a summary of the ideas to each list if I continue to get them privately. If you have a website or software to recommend, please post it to the list. If you have a graphic you are willing to share with me, I would really appreciate a private posting with an attachment. Thanks to everyone for helping me put together something to show my relatives. -- Susan Martucci jkdevl@earthlink.net

Hi Everyone, I am sorry to clutter the list with this request, but I am in a time crunch trying to get ready for our family reunion on Labor Day I am trying to print some reports to show the family members about our history. I would really like to print out a pretty 8 1/2 x 11 sheet with the ancestors of my g grandparents. I had in mind a flowing type of tree graphic where I could put in the names up the branches. I wanted something a litte prettier/dressier than the standard reports from FTM. I have searched the internet for a graphic program that would do this and found nothing. Now, I am searching for a tree graphic that I could customize myself and add the names and birthdates. Has anyone done this type of thing before? I would like to find a free graphic, but I will consider purchasing one as well. Can anyone point me to good websites? Please reply privately so that the lists don't get cluttered with off topic information. Thanks -- Susan Martucci jkdevl@earthlink.net

I noticed the county had just been adopted. We should have a new page coming soon! Don't forget the archives are still up and running and have lots of info. Candy Parent Tazewell County, VAGenWeb page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vatazewe/ http://www.htonline.com/~candy/ candy@htonline.com

Did we ever get an answer to the question about the Pike County web page? I'd be willing to take it over if the current coordinator no longer wishes to have it. Just let me know. Candy Parent Tazewell County, VAGenWeb page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vatazewe/ http://www.htonline.com/~candy/ candy@htonline.com