Hi everyone, I'm adding a page listing the surnames you're researching, your email address, and web page if applicable. If you'd like to be listed, send me *all* your Powell County surnames and please make sure to state it's for Estill County. Thanks! Jen

hi Jen, my Estill Co names are Powell, Rogers ,Witt, Watson .Thanksd to the researchers who have helped me so much in the last couple of months I have connected with several cousins thru the Estill co pages. Jami Dee

WASSON ABNEY/ABNER (Selective) HEDGER

Hi everyone, I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome my new Asst. County Coordinator for Powell, Jackson & Garrard County...my daughter, Ashley Marchetti. She's helped me with my research for the past 6 years and had developed quite a knack for it <g> She'll be working with some of the posting forums and pages at those sites, as well as some pages at my Estill site. Her email is [email protected] Thanks! Jen

Thanks Jen !!

Hi guys, Just got these links. If you're searching for early land records, here's some links that might be helpful. The first one is great! If your ancestor served in the Rev. War., you can check to see if they received a land grant. For the ones found, you'll be lucky enough to view a picture of the grant! Jen http://www.sos.state.ky.us/intranet/revwscr.htm ***searchable site http://www.sos.state.ky.us/ADMIN/landoffi/Lgdetail.htm http://www.sos.state.ky.us/ADMIN/LANDOFFI/Kylandgrant.htm

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Hi everyone, I've made a couple of changes in the list and need to let y'all know. First, I've changed it so that replies go directly back to the list. I've done this with my other lists and it's worked pretty well. More people seem to be finding each other and their connections. So, if you're going to respond to a message and don't want the rest of us to see, make sure you don't just hit "respond" I've also made a change in the welcome message and that will follow in the next mail. Happy hunting! Jen

This was on the ALL list today, fwd'd from another list. >>I don't know if anyone is interested in this or not, but I thought I >>would pass it along as I know I am. >> >>The LDS Church announced it is making two new CD-Rom packages available >>for home use. >> >>"The North American Vital Records Index" lists nearly 5 million names >>taken from church and civil records and from other collections in the >>United States and Canada. The items in this 7 CD set focus on marriage >>records (6 discs) and also list some births and christenings (1 disc). >>The North American records indexed date from 1620 to 1888. It is priced >> >>at $19 US. >> >>"The British Vital Records Index" contains nearly 5 million names from >>parish registers, civil registrations and other record collections in >>England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The records on the index span >>more than three centuries, from 1538 to 1888. The 5 CD's in this set >>concentrate on birth and christening records (4 discs) and also list >>some marriages (1 disc). It is priced at $15 US. >> >>These items can be ordered from the Church Distribution Center, 1999 >>West 1700 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84104-4233. Telephone: 800-537-5950 >> >>(from the US or Canada) 801-240-1126 (international). Fax orders: >>801-240-3685. >> >>The Family History Department expects to begin releasing the 1880 US >>Census and the 1881 British Census in early 1999. This collection will >>total more than 80 million names.

>From a Red River Historical Society publication I have seen an article saying that the parents of Curtis Mastin (former County Judge of Powell Co.) were believed to be Benjamin Mastin and Polly Curtis Mastin. I would appreciate any information confirming this, and further information on Benjamin Mastin and Polly Curtis Mastin. Julie Bohannon ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Hi folks, Lots of people have asked me about the Estill that Estill County was named for. While going through some papers tonight (can y'all tell I've been doing that...if not...take a look at the Estill Co. page..grin), I found some information on him and thought I'd pass it on. I'm not sure how correct this is as it's from family information and I haven't confirmed it, but thought I'd pass it along anyway. It was originally written by Jack Elliott with some additions by me. Captain James Estill was born November 9, 1750, at Bull Pastures, Augusta County, Virginia. Captain Estill was a descendant of the famous Estill family of England, and on the maternal side a descendant of William Wallace. His mother's ancestors were in Londonderry at the time of the great religious troubles in Ireland. Captain Estill hiked the 300 miles from Virginia for a promising spot to settle. He spent three years at Boonesborough and became a well noted soldier. She was a resident in the fort when an attack was made on Boonesborough on August 8, 1778 by five hundred Indian warriors led by Canadian officer Duquesne. The siege lasted nine days after which the Indians were finally repulsed. Captain Estill had previously established Estill's Station three miles south of what is now Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, and had made many trips by horseback up and down the Wilderness Road guiding early settlers from the Cumberland Gap into Kentucky. Captain James Estill, for whom Estill County was named, was killed in battle with Indians at Little Mountain March 22, 1782. Colonel Benjamin Logan, commanding officer of the region was stationed at Logan's Station, learned that the Wyandot warriors were in the area on warpath. He dispatched 15 men to Captain Estill at Estill's Station with orders to increase his force by 25 more men and reconnoiter the country to the north and east. Following orders, Captain Estill reached the Kentucky River a few miles below the mouth of Station Camp Creek and camped that night at Sweet Lick, now known as Estill Springs. On the day after they left Estill's Station, a body of Indians appeared there at dawn on the 20th of March, they raided the fort, scalped and killed Miss Innes in sight of the fortification and took Monk, a slave of Captain Estill, and killed all the cattle. As soon as the Indians retreated, Samuel South and Peter Hackett, two young boys, were dispatched to take the trail of the men and inform them of the news. The boys found them near the mouth of Drowning Creek and Red River early on the morning of March 21. Of teh 40 men, approximately 20 had left families within the fort. They returned with the boys to Estill's Station. The remainder crossed the river and found the Indian trail. Estill overtook the Indians at Hinckston's fork of Licking, near what is now called Mt. Sterling (Montgomery County) and engaged in battle. during the battle, Captain Estill and several of his companions were killed. Of the survivors, only three remained to tell the tale. These were Joseph Proctor, unhurt; James Berry, thigh broken; William Irvine, shot through the lungs.

Hi everyone, I just received some books on Powell County and they are great. I usually don't do this, but, if you have family centered in Powell County, I heartily recommend these! These are great! The Red River Historical Society has published 13 volumes of court records and they're great! Very informative. I've found information on some of my Estill Co. folks in these. Also, The Drawing Board in Arroyo Grande CA has published books taken from old newspapers. There are quite a few Estill Co. folks in these as well. For more information on either of these, visit the Powell Co. Books for Sale site at http://www.rootsweb.com/~kypowell/booksfor.html Jen

Morning everyone, Hope your research is going well. I've added 4 new posting forums to the Powell County site - one for wills, deeds, bible records & pensions. These are NOT for queries and any query entered in them will be deleted. Remember, if you have any information you'd like added to the Powell County site, please feel free to contact me. I'll be glad to add it! Jen

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Testing the list. Since the swap over it doesn't look like the list is working correctly. I'm testing to see. Jen

-- Barbara W. IngramHELD The annual Pitts Reunion was held Sunday, Sept. 6, 1998 at the home of Homer and Barbara W. Ingram and Alpha Pitts Wells in Frenchburg. For a number of years the descendants of George Washington, Sr and Sarah Ellen Morrison Pitts have gathered annually for their family reunion. In attendance were: Paula Pitts Kelley, Belleville, IL. Ruth E. Rogers, John G. Rogers, Jr., John Mitchel and Shirley Rogers, Patrick and Monte Sue Rogers Kendall of Indiana. Andrew S. and Beverly Pitts, Huber Heights, O. Leonard and Clara Mae Pitts, Maryland Elden Lee Pitts, Whellersburg, O. Stella Morrison Hudson, Mt Sterling, Ky. Lucy Morrison Hayslip, Maysville, Ky. Verlie Morrison Riggs, Maysville., Ky. Eva Pitts Hampton, Lexington, Ky. Alvin, Margaret and Christina Pitts, Barbara Marcum and Kayla, Rhoda and Brenda King Irvine, Ky. Neal Hurt and granddaughter Megan Hurt, Nicholasville, Ky. Herman and Sylvia Hampton, Melbourn, Fl. Ernest Pitts, Carrie Pitts Cooper, Homer and Barbara Ingram, Alpha Wells, Kenneth and Carol Pitts, and Jennifer Rogers, Todd Pitts and son, Zack , Lexie Collier all of Menifee Co. Les and Lawana Pitts Bowers, Michael Pitts, Middletown, Ohio Donald Pitts, Cristy Combs and Carissa Pitts, Douglas Pitts, Camden Ohio Malinda Pitts Bott, No. Vernon, IN. Rhonda Pitts Vincent, Butlerville, IN. Juanita Pitts, No. Vernon, IN Levella Prater Gilligan and friend Margie Wiethoff, Cincinnati, Ohio John and Elsie Pitts Holdridge, Charlie and Marcella Pitts Newkirk, Mazie Skidmore Pitts Carter, Jr. and Marie Pitts Holley, Patty and Glenn Foley, Skip and Charity Holley, Henry and Sue Pitts, Barry and Reva Holley, Gary and Gail Ballard, Kathy Pitts Howard all of Montgomery Co. Soney and Sylvia Pitts, Virginia Pitts Helton of Powell Co. Bill and Pauline Pitts Clayton of New Lebanon, Ohio William and Betty Prater, Ashland, Ky. PO BX 114 Frenchburg, KY 40322

I am looking for any proof of the death of Lizzie ABNER HEDGER, born 1899, to Sarah Ann ABNER (who later married John H. WASSON). I am speculating that Lizzie's father was John H. TIPTON, though I don't have concrete proof. Lizzie died between 1920 and 1928. At that time, she was married to George HEDGER and lived in Powell County. Her ancestors were from both Powell and Estill counties. She shows up in the 1920 Census, and George remarried in 1928. On his marriage certificate, he noted being a widow. I am interested in an obit, death record or any other proof. I am also looking for obits and wills on other ancestors from that county, including: Sarah Ann ABNER (ABNEY) WASSON, John H. WASSON, John H. TIPTON, William Lesley (Leslie) WASSON, Susan CONNER WASSON, Samuel ABNER (ABNEY). I anyone is willing to do research, I am willing to pay a modest fee. Thank you in advance, Linda Margison [email protected]

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Surnames I'm researching in Powell Co., Ky. MARTIN HANKS HOWELL WILLOUGHBY FRENCH BOONE BUSH Thanks for all you do Jen, Judith Hughes [email protected]

Hi Jamie, What Powells are you researching? I have Powells from Powell Co., also. Thanks for sharing and caring, Judith [email protected] wrote: > hi Jen, my Estill Co names are Powell, Rogers ,Witt, Watson .Thanksd to the > researchers who have helped me so much in the last couple of months I have > connected with several cousins thru the Estill co pages. Jami Dee