TIP #116 - KENTUCKY TIME LINE 1873: CONCLUSION Before going back in time to see what was influencing our settlers in 1873, I was recently sent a post for an interesting and helpful site which helps you interpret the old handwriting. It can be found at: http://www.firstct.com/fv/oldhand.html. Now, back to Collins' old history to see if it can help you find your family, determine why they died, and the events of the day that held their interest. This ends the series. Jan 15: Great fire in Carlisle, Nicholas Co., 15 stores and other buildings with the Mercury Printing Office burned for a loss of $70,000. Jan 7: The Ancient Order of United Workmen Grand Lodge of Kentucky instituted at Covington. Jan: The following charitable institutions funded: Eastern Lunatic Asylum, Western Lunatic Asylum, Blind Asylum, Printing for the Blind, Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Feeble-Minded Institute, Kentucky Penitentiary, House of Reform. Jan 8: 124 deaths in Louisville during this week; 66 from small-pox. Jan 9: Great Diamond Scandel occupies interest of Elizabethtown (Hardin) citizens. Jan 11: Skedaddle, the noted thoroughbred stallion ridden by the General John Hunt Morgan, dies of lockjaw near Lebanon. Jan 12: 5 persons drown while crossing the Big Sandy River in Floyd County. Jan 15: a barrel of 15-year old whiskey sold at Lexington for $500 or $11.55 a gallon. Jan 15: In parts of KY, over 3/4ths of the jack stock have died of epizootic. Jan 17: Attempted murder of Major George W Drye of Hustonville in Lincoln County - shot through his window at night - he a representative of Casey and Russell Counties in the Legislature 1867-69. Jan 20: Annual report of the "Old Ladies' Home, 7th and KY Streets in Louisville shows it had been in existence for 8 years. Jan 24: Death in Louisville of a Negro woman, Aunty Robinson, who weighed over 300 pounds. Jan 24: Over 1,000 barrels of apple brandy distilled in Russell County since last September. Jan 25: There are 67 children housed at the Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home in Louisville. Jan 31: Josh Bell County's name changed to Bell County. Feb 4: Mrs. Susan Klinglesmith, age 96, dies in Howe's Valley, Hardin County. She born in 1777 in a fort near Pittsburg, PA and moved with her husband to Hardin before 1880. Feb 9-20: Financial panic in Shelby Co; seven large failures of planters and stock dealers. Feb 11: Arrest at Lexington, by U. S. Officers of 9 prominent citizens - some quite elderly - over charge of Jan 30 with "obstructing the right of suffrage". Feb 13: Circuit Clerk's Office at Mt. Vernon burns in Rockcastle Co. Feb 17: By a vote of 1-9, bill passes the senate allowing people of foreign birth who have made a declaration of intention to become citizens of the United States, to vote in municipal elections. House did not take action. Feb 18: Successful trial of the Remington steam street-car in Louisville. Feb 25: The St. Louis Times complains that there is a Kentucky dynasty because Missouri only has 18 U. S. Senators of which ½ nearly were natives of Kentucky. Mentioned B. Gratz Brown, Governor - his KY cousin, and Brown were succeeded by Woodson, another Kentuckian and several senatorial candidates were Kentuckians. Feb 28: The "bee cholera" fatal in Lincoln county, 9 out of 13 colonies dying at one place. Mar 1: A fire at Lancaster, Garrard County, burns the Odd Fellow's Hall, Masonic Lodge, a bank and a dry goods store. Mar 6: The senate vetoed a bill to "purchase a sufficient quantity of lightning conductors to protect all the public buildings in Frankfort." Mar 10: A great Eastern circus tent, holding 7,000 people, overturned by a tornado at Louisville; fearful panic, one boy killed, a young man fatally injured and others injured. Mar 10: Bank robbery in Louisville of the Falls City Tobacco Bank, $2,000 in gold, $5,000 in diamonds and jewelry, $300,000 in railroad and government bonds, $60,000 bonds belonging to Centre College. Mar 12: Miss Annie E Dickinson lectures in Louisville on 'Woman's Work" when people were expecting to hear a lecture on "Men's Rights." Mar 12: Circus named above donates proceeds of this night's performance to the two families whose two sons were killed by the tornado. Mar 15: Great fire at Lawrenceburg in Anderson Co at 12 midnight - 60 stores, groceries, residences and other houses burned; 63 families rendered homeless; only 15 houses left standing in the town. Mar 15: Murty O'Brien murders his step-son, Tim Hogan, in Columbus, Hickman, who had been a prisoner awaiting trial. Mar 19: Last issue of the Lexington Observer and Weekly Press, purchased and consolidated. Mar 22: The Kentucky Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is incorporated in Louisville. Mar 30: Daniel Purcell of near Foxtown in Madison Co, dies, a soldier of the War of 1812. Apr 18: A band of disguised men go to the house of a Mr. Zimmerman near Middleburg in Casey Co, and flogged him in presence of his family. Apr 21: Fire at Owingsville, Bath Co., 10 stores, offices & stables burned, News printing offices with a loss of $22.000. Apr 24: New alms house incorporated in Louisville. Apr 26: Desperado Mark Coldiron killed in self-defense by Judge B F Day and his brother, Wm. Day in Frenchburg, Menifee Co. Apr 30: Law passed "wages of married women for their labor to be free from debts and control of husband " Apr: Large fire at Cavena (formerly called Horse Cave, Hart Co), several store and large stocks burned, $60,000 in losses. May 1: Peter Shenfessal, age 100 dies in Estill Co. May 6: Kentucky State Homoepatahic Medical Society formed at Louisville. May 10: Southern Baptist Convention proposes to move headquarters from Greenville, S.C. to Louisville. May 19: First installment of 5,000 U.S. Postal cards received at Louisville, sold for 1 cent each and sold out in an hour. May 27: A tornado passes over Louisville, does much damage. May 28: Fire at Carlisle, Nicholas Co., 10 houses destroyed, several stores, railroad depot and homes, $30,000 in losses. May 28: Murder in his own house in Washington Co., near the Mercer Co. line of Dr. George C. Alfred by two "yellow" boys. The doctor had raised these boys - named George Miler Alfred and Ned Alfred. They escaped but were caught in Pennsylvania, brought to trial and hung May 1. The doctor's wife was also indited as an accomplice. May 30: Suicide of Ben. Scobee near Bowling Green, Warren, Ky. who was supposedly remorse over killing his young friend, Ben. Parrish at the railroad depot in Bowling Green on 20 Mar 1873. May 31: Desperados murder Jas. Jeffers, a policeman in Frankfort. June 1: Fireman John Hunt of Louisville, died of a broken heart at a fire on Green Street. June 13: Frank H Walworth, 19, shot and killed his father, Mansfield Tracy Walworth, at a hotel in New York City. He had supposedly treated his wife brutally and had threatened his life and the step-son's. She found to be beaten black and blue, flesh ripped off to the bones. She was the daughter of Col. John J. Hardin. June 13: Black Joseph Duncan hung twice for killing another black, John Hawkins. First hanging allowed his feet to touch the ground; and while still struggling and conscious, he was taken down, rehung the second time. July 1: Free delivery of mail begins at Covington. July 9: 47 deaths reported from cholera at Franklin in Simpson Co., 5 other deaths in Simpson Co. July 13: Mrs. Emily Owen, while at a Methodist sacramental meeting at the Shiloh church near Hopkinsvile, walked to the altar to take communion and while kneeling, dropped dead. July 15: Three serious fires in Louisville - Bamberger, Bloom & Co. destroyed, library spared, $84,000 in losses. July 15: 9 deaths reported at Elizabethtown, Hardin Co, from cholera since the 11th; Bowling Green had 21 casualities; also in Grayson and Carter Counties. July 27: 14 masked men entered the cabin of a black man, Lewis Wilson, near Gratz in Owen Co., and shot him while in bed; he defended himself, fought them all the way to the Kentucky River, ran for help to a white neighbor's; died the next morning. He had identified some of his assailants. July 27: Lagrange in Oldham Co. reports 5 deaths from cholera in 5 days; over 2/3rds of the citizens have left town. July 27: Several West Tennessee newspapers advocate the forming of another state in the United States - beginning at a point on the Kentucky shore opposite Cairo, IL; thence along the Kentucky bank of the Ohio river to the mouth of the Tennessee River at Paducah; then up the west bank of the Tennessee River to Eastport, at the N. W. corner of the State of Alaabama; then along the State line between Alabama and Mississippi to the S. E. corner of Monroe Co, MS; then partly along the Tallahatchie River to Boliver, on the Mississippi River, and up that river to the beginning. Meeting held but few Kentuckians attended. Movement is called respectable but no vitality in western Kentucky. Aug 1-12: 12 deaths from cholera in and around Princeton in Caldwell Co since July 18. Aug 2: Campbell E Hurst, young lawyer and county clerk, murdered at Mt. Pleasant in Harlan Co., by John L. Jones while he was trying to prevent a breach of the peace by a party of carousing men - one of whom stabbed him 4 times. Aug 6: "Aunt Hager", died at age 122 near Alexandria in Campbell Co; she born in VA on 21 Mar 1751. Aug 25: Caterpillars invade shade trees in cities and counties; more destructive than ever known. Sept 9: About 60 deaths from cholera at Millersburg, Bourbon Co. Sept 10: Cholera kills 66 to date at Millersburg. 3 at Paris; 24 city and 49 county at Lebabon in Marion Co; 33 at Lancaster in Garrard Co; 22 at Columbus in Adair Co. Sept 14: Broadway Hotel at Lexington burns. Sept 27: Robert Carson, age 71, brother of Kit Carson, died in Howard Co MO near Arrow Rock. Was a native of Madison Co KY, emigrated to KY. in 1811. Sept 27: John Willett, a young farmhand, on horseback, shot and killed on the Winchester Pike 10 1/21 miles east of Lexington by Montgomery H. Parker, an old and wealthy farmer. Oct 2: 4 men killed by the falling of a derrick at a freestone quarry, 8 miles from Mt. Sterling in Montgomery Co. Oct 5: Mrs Elizabeth (Engles) Dixon, dies in Robertson Co, age 106 ½ years old, remembers tales of Cornwallis' surrender. Oct 6: Deputy city marshall William A Burton murdered in a drinking saloon at Paris by Edward and Matthew Current while he was arresting them for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Oct 7: The first "colored" highs school in Kentucky dedicated in Louisville at the corner of York and 6th Streets. Oct 7: A lady dies in Estill Co. (not named) whose hair measured 5 feet 8 inches in length. Oct 15: Hog cholera found extensively in Shelby, Garrard and other counties. Oct 15: Two reported deaths in Louisville from yellow fever, brought here from Memphis. Oct 16: Explosion caused by gas at the N. W. corner of the City hall. Oct 20: A survey concludes that there are 19 counties in KY with no piano. Oct 23: George Wolfe killed in bed, a wealthy farmer 3 miles from Hopkinsville. Oct 27: Gen. J. J. Roberts is tunnelling on the farm of Larkin J. Procter, adjoining Mammoth Cave, for a "hole in the ground". Large passageway opened. Nov 5: B F Martin, 114, dies in Harrison County, possibly the last survivor of the Revolutionary War. Had lived on same farm 75 years. Nov: Found that suicide is rapidly increasing in Kentucky. Nov 10-16: A faceplate of a coffin was removed, disinterred to remove the remains to another graveyard. Through the glass was seen, as perfect as in life, the face and features of a 2-year old child of Dr. Wm. H. Curran of Claysville in Harrison Co., who was buried 6 July 1855. The roses on his breast were in full bloom and still attached. The coffin was shown for over a week to many and there was no change. Nov 17: Cholera epidemic continues - Paducah and McCracken Co now have 180; Bowling Green - 66, Franklin in Simpson Co, 50; Louisville - 21; Elizabethtown in Hardin Co 22; Maysville 11; Lagrange in Oldham Co - 15 deaths. Dec 1: Mrs. Stamper, of "doubtful character" while at home on Slate Creek near Turley's Mill in Montgomery Co, had her house set on fire by 10-12 disguised men. She put out the flames and shot with a pistol at the party; they returned fire and killed her. Dec 3; Great windstorm and rainstorm in northern & middle KY. Dec 4: Hurricane in eastern part of Wayne Co. I hope you have enjoyed the series. Sandi © Copyright 20 January 1998, All Rights Reserved >>}}}0>> <<0{{{<< Sandi Gorin - 205 Clements Ave., Glasgow, KY 42141-3409 502-651-9114 - sgorin@glasgow-ky.com GORIN GEN PUB: http://members.tripod.com/~GorinS/index.html KYRESEARCH,KYBIOS,SOUTH-CENTRAL-KENTUCKY lists - Write for info. ------------------------------
TIP#114 - COUNTY HOLDINGS PIKE THROUGH RUSSELL It appears that due to some failure (likely mine), these counties were not posted. If you did receive them, please just delete with my apologies! And, I thought I was almost done! Mormon Church: Circuit Court Records 1860-67; County Court Orders 1822; Deeds 1867; Commissioner Deeds 1867; Wills 1839; Tax records 1823-29, 1831, 1833-36, 1854-55, 1859-61, 1865-72, 1874, 1886-89; Marriage records 1822-1871; Marriage Bonds 1868; School census reports 1895. Archives - Frankfort, KY: Unknown - supposedly some years back the circuit court records were being transferred here. County Clerk: School census 1895; Constable, Administrator, Executor and Marriage Bonds 1860-72 (marriages from 1860-61 only); Appraisal and Sale Bills 1859; Lunacy Records of Inquests 1889; Guardian Bonds 1866; Apprenticeship Bonds 1867; Guardian or Committee Bond Books 1887; Order Books 1822; Commissioner Reports on Division of Lands 1859; Commissioner Deeds 1870; Adminstrator Settlements 1876; Mortgages 1878; Marriage Records 1822; Deeds 1822; Wills 1839. Circuit: The county only has microfilmed copies of Circuit Court cases 1912 on. The older ones have hopefully been transferred to Archives. POWELL COUNTY: Fire 1 Jan 1864. Mormon Church: County Orders 1864-75; Deeds 1864-72; Wills 1804 on; Tax books 1852-61, 1863-75, 1879-82; Marriage Bonds 1864-71; Marriage register 1863 on. County Clerk: Deeds 1864; Commissioner Deeds 1869; Mortgages 1864; Marriage Licenses 1859-79, 1889-1896; Marriage Register 1863; Marriage Certificate Book 1895; Marriage Bonds 1864; Wills 1863; Divisions of Land 1865; Inventories 1865; Probate Orders 1883-89; Executor & Administrator Settlements 1871; Guardian Settlements 1874; Administrator Bonds 1865; Executor Bonds 1870; Guardian Bonds 1864-97; Minutes 1884; Orders 1864; Road Orders 1873 only; Records of Inquests 1889; Estrays book 1870. Circuit Clerk: Minutes 1859-62, 1869-71, 1879 on; Equity Docket 1852-68, 1879 on; Orders 1852-66, 1874 on. PULASKI COUNTY: Mormon Church: County Orders 1799; Circuit Orders 1804; Commissioner Deeds 1886; Deeds 1799; Administrator Bonds 1864; Guardian Bonds 1865; Inventories & Appraisements 1871; Settlements 1870; Wills 1801; Tax records 1799-1829, 1831, 1833-34, 1837-41, 1843-45, 1847-48, 1851-75; Marriage Register 1799-1853; Marriage Bonds 1799. Archives - Frankfort, KY: Settlements 1878; Idiot Bonds 1886-95; Circuit Court Orders 1871; Idiot & Lunancy reports 1874, 1884, 1892; County Order Books 1876; Land Entries 1877; Non-Resident Land lists 1888; Circuit Court Cases 1811; Land Grants 1792-1851. County Clerk: Unrecorded Deed Lists 1859-90; Non-resident Land Lists 1888; Deeds 1799; Marriage Licenses & Bonds 1799; Apprenticeship Book 1883-94; Guardian Reports 1878; Administrator Bonds 1864; Guardian Bonds 1865; County Minute Books 1894; School reports 1895; Unrecorded deeds 1877; Mortgages 1874; Marriage returns 1830; Commissioner Deeds 1866; Wills 1801; Inventories & Appraisals 1864; Administrator, Executor & Guardian Settlements 1896; Executor Bonds 1865; Guardian bonds 1830; Orders 1799; Processioneers Reports 1878. Circuit Court : Order Book 1799; Feeble-Minded Persons Inquests 1819; Commissioners Sales Reports 1817-21; Equity Dockets prior to 1900 - in basement - no further information. ROBERTSON CO: Mormon Church: Deeds 1868; Administrator, Executor & Guardian Settlements 1875-93; Wills 1864; Tax records 1872-73, 1879-92, 1896-97; Marriage Bonds 1896-97; Marriage Books 1867; Marriage Register 1867; County Orders 1867. County Clerk: Probate Order Book 1882; Commissioner Deeds 1877; Guardian Bonds 1867; Idiot Committee Bonds 1884; Wills 1867; Administrator, Executor and Guardian Settlements 1874; Inventories, Appraisals and Sales Bills 1875; Orders 1867; Executor Bonds 1870; Apprenticeship Bonds 1878-96; Lunacy Requests 1870; Division of land - Records of Commissioners 1867; Minutes 1867; Wills 1869; Commissioner's Records 1868; Commissioner Deeds 1868; Militia rolls - not dated and are in the attic. Circuit Clerk: Settlement with Receivers 1885; Chancery Court Submission Dockets 1878-84; Idiot Claims 1880; Lunacy Inquests 1878-84; Chancery Court Minutes 1868; Equity Docket 1868; Minutes 1868; Orders 1868. ROCKCASTLE COUNTY: Mormon Church: Circuit Orders 1873; County Orders 1873; Commissioner Deeds 1877; Deeds 1865; Guardian Bonds 1857-99; Administrator Bonds 1872; Inventories & Appraisals 1879; Wills 1855; tax records 1811-17, 1819-22, 1824-31, 1834-35, 1837, 1839-67, 1869-75, 1879-92; Marriage Bonds 1858-73, 1878 on; Marriage registers 1873. County: Mortgages 1873; Wills 1861; Administrator Bonds 1873; Deeds 1865; Division of Land Reports of Commissioners 1884; Enrolled Militia Records 1874-75; Commissioners Deeds 1877; Road Orders 1884; Executor's Bond Books 1875; Land Warrant Order Book 1893; Sheriff's Land sales - land sold for taxes 1876; Inventories, Appraisements & Sale Bills 1879; Guardian Settlements 1877; Docket 1870; Lunancy Inquest Records 1886; Mortgages 1873; Mechanic's Lien Books 1873; Taxes Omitted by Assessor Records 1874; Order Books 1873; Index to same 1873; Apprenticeship Bond Book 1877; Guardian Report Books 1893-94; Guardian Bonds 1873. Circuit - None shown. ROWAN COUNTY: Fire 21 Mar 1864 and again in 1882. Mormon Church: Circuit Orders 1880; County Orders 1880; Commissioner Deeds 180; Deeds 1855; Wills 1853; Tax records 1856-75, 1879-92; Marriage Register 1881. County Clerk: Bastardy Bonds 1889; Land Divisions & Dower allottment 1885; Inventories, appraisals and sale bills 1885; Executor settlements 1883; Wills 1861; Powers of Attorney 1881; Deeds 1880; Guardian Settlements 1883; Order books 1880; Executor & Trustee Settlements 1880; Administrator Settlements 1879; Mechanics Liens 1882; Incumberances on Real Estate 1897; Mortgages 1881; School Teacher's Names 1887; Settlements & Involvent Estates 1885; Commission Reports Lot Deeds 1887. Circuit Court: Case packets 1880; Committee bonds 1888; Guardian/ Committee Bonds 1881; Commissioner Bonds 1883; Judgements from Inferior Court 1884; Minute Book 1880; Order Books 1880; Ordinary Docket 1881-85, 1889 on; Idiot Book 1895; Commonwealth Docket 1881; Equity Docket 1881. RUSSELL COUNTY: Mormon Church: Commissioner Deeds 1875; Deeds 1825; Strays Book 1826-96; Guardian Bonds 1830; Administrator Bonds 1830; Inventories 1830-52; Tax Books 1826-29, 1831, 1833, 1835-75, 1879-92; Marriage Records 1826-60; Marriage Bonds 1861; Wills 1826; County Orders 1826; Execution Docket 1855-61. County Clerk: Guardian Bonds 1830; Orders 1826; Minutes 1853; Road Orders 1879; Executor Bonds 1930; Administrator, Executor & Guardian Settlements 1879; Inventories, Appraisals & Sale Bills 1879; Militia Roll 1860-66; Adj General Report of Regiments & Companies of KY Volunteers, Infantry and Cavalry 1861-65; Stray Notices 1826; Land Warrants 1840-52; Pardons 1872; Bastardy Proceedings 1867; Unrecorded Deeds List 1826; Unrecorded Deeds 1826; Non-Resident Lands List 1875-98; Wills 1826; School Census 1895; Road Orders 1826-97; Mortgages 1826-78; Indentures to Apprenticeship 1826-63; Muster Roll 1864 only; Petitioners division of land 1862-99; Suits for Division of lands 1895; Land Patents 1815-88; Old Marriage Record Register 1826-54; Commissioner 1877; Deeds 1826; Administrator Bonds 1830. Circuit Clerk: Miscellaneous Depositions 1826-91; Idiot Inquests 1832; Transcripts of Appealed Cases 1832; Applications for Membership in the GAR - undated; Processioner's Reports 1833; Idiot Orders 1892-94; Pauper Idiot Lists 1893; Minute Books 1826-89. Tax Commissioner's Office: Assessor Books 1840. © Copyright 15 January 1998, Sandra K. Gorin, All Rights Reserved. >>}}}0>> <<0{{{<< Sandi Gorin - 205 Clements Ave., Glasgow, KY 42141-3409 502-651-9114 - sgorin@glasgow-ky.com GORIN GEN PUB: http://members.tripod.com/~GorinS/index.html KYRESEARCH,KYBIOS,SOUTH-CENTRAL-KENTUCKY lists - Write for info. ------------------------------
TIP #114: MONEY & MILEAGE Good morning! Welcome again to a LOT of new subscribers, so glad to have you with us! Before continuing with the lists of Revolutionary War soldiers, county holdings, etc. thought you might be interested in this. I will be quoting from several sources on this topic. The first is taken from Collins' History of Kentucky where he noted that the early settlers of Kentucky experienced a difficulty in the early days - that of making "change". However, the immigrants coming into the state soon brought a small supply of silver coin. It was in the shape of the Spanish milled dollars. But, sometimes it was necessary to use a coin of lesser value. Thus, the people came up with the idea of cutting this coined dollar into four equal parts or quarters - worth of course, 25 cents apiece. These were divided again into 8 total parts which made 12 ½ cent pieces. Then someone came up with the idea of cutting the dollar coin into 5 quarters or ten eighths - or close to that. Smaller change than 12 ½ cents when required were repaid by the store keepers in goods - needles, pins, writing-paper, etc. rather than cut the coin any further. Collins writes that that the "specie payments" were suspended in 1837 and silver coinage disappeared. It was not until 1862 and leading into the Civil War that change was again demanded and a substitute of a paper bill "promise to pay" or "shinplasters" were issued by the government and merchants. During the war it was more expedient to adopt the issue of fractional currency or small notes from the General Government which were uniform in value, of legal tender. If one studies the early deeds in Kentucky, you will note that some of these are expressed in English currency, some in dollars and cents. There was a fluctuation for many years as some pioneers were used to the English currency - much like, I imagine, the resistance of Americans to go to the metric system. The common English coins were pounds, shillings and pence. There are 20 shillings in a pound and 12 pence or pennies in a shilling. A pound was supposed to be worth the weight of a pound of silver and you will see it abbreviated as a fancy "L". There is almost no way of equating or calculating the value of one against the other due to inflation. One web site, maintained by a Roy Davis, has worked out a conversion program with inflation included so you can enter the value paid beginning in 1800 and see what it would be worth in 1995. This address is: http://www.westegg.com/inflation/ Another of their sites shows the history of money from ancient times up to the 1800's and is quite interesting for browsing: http://www.ex.ac.uk/~RDavies/arian/llyfr.html Other things were used as money also. In Virginia and also into the Kentucky times, tobacco was used as paying debts because the metal used to make coins was scarce. Beaver pelts were also used in the early states and of course, the Indians used wampum or beads. For a detailed write-up by the same authors about the early settlement days of the United States in regard to money, click on this site: http://www.ex.ac.uk/~RDavies/arian/northamerica.html MILEAGES: Being a fan of the Collins' works, I was looking through the back of the book and came across something that was of great interest to me. On the surface, it doesn't sound too "researchey" to print a list of mileages from point A to point B, until one remembers that this book was compiled in 1874 and that many of these locations no longer exist. They are based on the waterways that were used for transportation of people and goods and many reference ferries etc. named for the operators. So this will be part one of a new series. We're starting with the Cumberland River. It was noted that the U S Government survey made the distance to Nashville 9 miles less and to Point Burnside 20 miles less but the rest are considered accurate by Collins. This is a long river so will take 2 posts. Let's cruise down the Cumberland River. Landing County Miles Smithland Livingston 0 Fowler's Same 4 Doomer's Same 5 Dunlap's Same 7 Kelly's Livingston 8 Nine Mile Ferry Same 9 Sandy Creek Same 12 Shelby's Livingston 15 Pinckneyville Same 16 Clay Lick Creek Same 18 Cobb's Furnace Same 20 Couch's Crittenden 21 Dyeusburg Same 22 Livingston Cr. Same 23 Frazier's Same 25 Jacob's Same 26 Harmon's Ferry Same 27 Peterson's Same 29 Ross' Livingston 30 Hosford's Same 32 Marshall's Lyon 34 White's Same 35 Hinson's Same 37 Bradshaw's Same 38 Dyker's Same 39 Catlett's Same 40 Boyd's Same 42 Petty's Same 43 Wilcox's Same 44 Kelly's Forge Same 47 Eddyville Same 50 Mammmoth Furnace Same 55 Watkins' Same 57 Gray's Same 59 Evans' Same 60 Hillman's Rolling Mill Same 61 Fulton's Furn. Same 62 Empire Furnace Trigg 63 Rockcastle Same 64 Little river Same 67 Canton shiff Shop Same 68 Shoemaker's Same 69 Canton Same 71 Hobson's Same 72 Carson's Same 75 Abernathy's Same 76 Laura Furnace Same 77 Holland Same 78 Live Island Same 80 Linton Same 81 Lineport Same 83 Vinson's Stewart,TN 84 Tobaccoport Same 85 Saline Creek Same 86 Hale's Same 88 Nolen's Same 91 Iron Mt Furn. Stewart, TN 92 Jackson's Same 94 Kelly's Same 95 Peytona Furn. Same 97 Fort Donelson Same 99 Dover Same 100 Stoll's Same 101 Bellwood Furn. Same 105 N. Cross Creek Same 107 Cumberland Rolling Mill Same 108 R & R Furnace Same 110 Bull-Pasture Same 111 Checkered House Same 112 Noler's Same 113 Smith's Same 114 James' Same 116 Cumberland City Same 117 Bowling Green Same 118 Valley Forge Same 120 Sailor's Rest Same 121 Poplar Springs Montgomery 123 Dr Marble's Same 124 New York Same 125 Carbondale Same 127 Outlaw's Same 128 Palmyra Same 129 Brown's Same 134 Kentucky Same 136 Linwood Same 137 Freece's Same 138 Red River Same 139 Clarksville Same 140 Searcy's Ferry Same 143 Seven Mile Fer. Same 147 Hurricane Cr. Same 151 Davis Riffle Same 153 Carrollsville Same 154 Major's Mill Same 155 Moseby's Ferry Same 156 Baxter's Same 157 Asie's Same 159 Betseytown Same 160 Raworth Cheatham 161 Newton's Same 162 Edwards's Same 163 Purdon's Same 164 Harpeth River Same 166 Stewart's Same 167 Gebber's Same 169 © Copyright 13 Jan 1998, Sandra K. 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TIP# 113 - COUNTY HOLDINGS - SCOTT THROUGH TRIGG COUNTIES We're almost done. At the conclusion of this post, I will have only 9 more counties to go! SCOTT: Fire 9 Aug 1833. If no ending date is shown, assumed current in most instances. Mormon Church: Deeds 1783-1865; Wills 1792-1865; Marriages 1837-1883; Constitutional Convention Poll Books 1875 only; Circuit Court orders 1795-1802, 1809-1811, 1813-1817, 1819-21, 1833-35, 1837-48, 1853-64; County Court Order Books 1792-1867; tax records 1794-97, 1799-1801,1805-112, 1814-17, 1819-23, 1825-31, 1833, 1835-1875, 1879-92. State Archives in Frankfort: County Order Book 1851; Quarterly Court Case Packets 1840-60;, 1873 on; Administrator Bonds 1858, 1874 on (returned to county); Executor Bonds 1837,, 1861, 1869; Guardian Bonds 1838, 1858, 1867 on (returned to county); Strays Book 1863 (returned to county); Circuit Court Case Folios 1827 on; Circuit Court Minutes 1856, 1886 on; Equity Docket 1869, 1880-92, 1898 on; Original Birth and Death certificates 1860, 1874-1878; Equity Docket 18481-44; Circuit Court Order Book 1849-52, 1871 on; Commissioners' Report of Settlements 1893; Common Pleas Complete records of burned records 1797-1824, 1849-53; Minutes of the Mount Olivet Baptist Church 1876 plus the following: Box 152-158 which contains the burnt records and various court records that had been salvaged from the courthouse fire about 1825. County Clerk: Deeds 1806; Mortgages 1843; Marriage licenses and bonds 1837; Wills 1794; Inventories, Appraisals, Settlements & Sale Bills 1877; Guardian Settlements 1848; Administrator Bonds 1856; Executor Bonds 1837-45 and 1856 on; Guardian Bonds 1837; Order Books 1806; Tax books 1880; School census 1890. Circuit Court: Minutes 1855; Equity Docket 1880-1899; Settlements & Division of Lands 1836. SHELBY COUNTY: Mormon Church: County Court Orders 1804-68; Deeds 1792-1866; Administrator Bonds 1792-1866; Executor Bonds 1816-54; Guardian Bonds 1838-54; Guardian Lists 1798-1859; Wills, Sale Bills, Divisions, Settlements and Dowers etal 1792-1913; tax books 1774-97, 1799-1809, 1811-1830, 1835-37, 1840-75, 1879-92; Marriage bonds 1792-1869. State Archives in Frankfort: Circuit Court Judgement Book 1807-26; Cross index to same 1852-59; Circuit Order Book 1798-1802; Land Deed Depositions 1817-18; Equity Docket 1851-99; Execution Docket 1795-1805; Circuit Court Executions 1858-63; Transcripts of same 1878 only; Judge's Docket book 1853-1873, 1887 on; Chancery Docket 1812-17, 1824-36, 1840-52; Common Law Docket 1842-68; Cross Index to Suits on Docket 1899-1900; Idiot bonds 1895; Orders of Idiot Inquiries 1898. County Clerk: Guardian Covenants 1875; Order Books 1804; Inquest Records 1885; Lists of Guardians 1851-59; Executor Bonds 1823; Volunteer Officers & Soldiers from KY in the War with Mexico Roster 1811-15; Confederate KY Volunteers of the Civil War - Pension Commissioner's Report 1861-65; Land Depositions 1797-1818; Mechanic's Lien Book 1875; Records of deeds for conveyances of land recorded in the office of the District Court before 1 June 1880 1786-1826; Processioneers reports 1859-97; Processional Lands 1817-58; Land Sold for Taxes 1873-82, 1888 on; Real estate mortgages 1875; Deeds 1794; Guardian Bonds 1835; Administrator Bonds 1823; Guardian's Report Books 1830; Division of Land - Title reports of the Commissioners 1876; Division of Lands and Surveyor's Report 1840-77; Guardian Lists 1863; Guardian Book 1798-1850; Wills & Settlements 1794. SIMPSON COUNTY: Fire in 1881. Mormon Church: Circuit Court Orders 1819-51, 1857-68, 1871 on; Commonwealth Circuit Court Orders 1816; Circuit Court Records 1827-51; County Court Records 1819 only; County Court Minutes 1862, 1882 on; County Court Orders 1882; Deeds 1877; Land Records 1829-73; Tax books 1819-31, 1833, 1835, 1837-75, 1879-92; Marriage bonds 1882; Wills 1882; Settlements & Sales 1882; Guardian Settlements 1882; Surveys/Office Warrants 1819-55. County Clerk: Deeds 1882; Unrecorded Deeds/Mortgages 1890; Mortgages 1861; Marriage License & Bonds 1882; Executor Bonds 1883; Guardian Bonds 1882-96; Order Books 1882; Wills 1882; Appraisements & Sale Bills 1882; Settlements 1882; Bastardy Cases 1882; School Census 1893; Orders 1882. Circuit Clerk: Deed Book 1822-60; Commissioner's Report of Sales 1880; Minutes 1852-53, 1870-71; Common Law Suits 1826-28, 1850-66,, 1883 on; Civil Order Books 1819-23, 1827-45, 1852-67, 1872-87, 1895 on; Commonwealth Order Books 1859-62, 1876 on; Chancery Suits 1829. SPENCER COUNTY: Fire 25 Jan 1865. Mormon Church: County Orders 1824; Deeds 1824; Wills 1824-31; Tax records 1824-31, 1833-35, 1837, 1840-62, 1865-73, 1875, 1879-92; Marriage Licenses, Certificates & Bonds 1824; Marriage Registers 1834; Marriage bonds 1827. County Clerk: Settlements with Executors and Administrators 1870-98; Guardian Settlements 1873-94; General Index to Deeds 1824-95; Deeds 1824; Mortgages 1890-97; Commissioner's Deeds 1825-40;, 1890 on; Records of above 1876; Commissioner's Deed Books 1885; Division of Lands & Reports of Commissioners 1877; Guardian Settlements 1891; Assignment of Trusts 1897; Appraisal & Sales Books 1897; Sheriff's Report of Land Sales 1895; Inventories, Sale Bills & Appraisements 1892-97; Sheriff's Settlements 1871; Index to Wills 1828; Wills & Inventories 1824; Guardian's Index 1873; Marriage Registers 1892; Order Books 1824. Circuit Court: Record of Bonds 1858-66; Order Books 1824; Index to Suits 1879; Trustees & Guardian Bonds 1896; Minute Book 1833-68; Records 1834; Docket 1824-42; Common Docket 1852-62; Ordinary Docket 1873; Commonwealth Docket 1877-96; Settlements with Receivers 1896; Memo book 1863-77; Executions from other Counties 1895; Equity Docket 1879-88; Equity Bar Docket 1872-77; Husband & Guardian Injunctions & Bonds 1874-90; Lands Sold Under Execution 1860. TAYLOR COUNTY: Fire 23 Dec 1864. Mormon Church: Tax books 1849-74, 1879-92. County Clerk: Deeds 1848; Mortgages 1848; Non-Resident Descriptive Lists 1848-69, 1871, 1880, 1884, 1897-99; Marriage Records 1848; Marriage Licenses 1848; Commissioner Deeds 1872; Division of Lands Report of Commissioners 1879; Sales of Land, Master Commissioner lists 1848, 1850-82, 1884-5; Wills 1848; Inventories, Sales Bills, Appraisements & Settlements 1848; Executor & Administrator Lists 1848-60; Guardian Reports 1884-86, 188-90, 1893, 1895; Administrator Bond Book 1850, 1852 on; Executors Bond Book 1848; Guardian Bond Book 1848; Minute Books 1873; Order Books 1848; Lunancy Inquest Records 1886; Strays Book 1848-52; School Census 1897; Militia Roll 1861-64. Circuit Clerk: Minutes 1848; Chancery Docket 1849-56; Road Orders 1848; Order Book 1848; Guardian Bonds in Equity 1858-77; Guardian & Committee Bonds 1880; Idiot, Lunancy & Feeble Minded inquests 1885; Pauper Idiots & Lunatic Docket 1887 only; Miscellaneous papers including reports of land sold by Commissioner 1867-70; Settlement with Receivers, etc. 1885. TODD COUNTY: Mormon Church: County Court Minutes and some probate 1822-77; Guardian Bonds 1820-78; Deeds 1821-33; Surveys 1820; Wills 1820-30; Tax books 1820-30, 1833-35, 1837-75; Marriage register 1820-78; Marriage Bonds 1857-97. County Clerk: Orders 1820; Mortgages 1873; Deeds 1820; Land Patents 1820; Executor Bonds 1850; Guardian Bonds 1851; Administrator Bonds 1852; Guardian Settlements 1870; Strays 1820; Wills 1820; Executor Settlements 1870; Register of Insolvent Estates 1860-74; School census 1895; Commissioner Deeds 1877; Minutes 1824-66; Land Processions 1821-49; Tennessee Record Book (shows date, name of parties, who surveyed for, number of acres, where the land is located & description) 1825-57; Entry Book for Tennessee 1825-52; Unrecorded Deeds 1876; Order Book 1820; Land Grants 1794; Inventories, Sales & Appraisals 1843; Inventories & Settlements 1870-75; Executor Bonds 1820; Guardian Report Records 1870-94; Mortgages 1853-91; School Census 1892; Unrecorded old Commissioners Deeds 1871-73; Indentures to Apprenticeship 1864-88. Circuit: Inquest Proceedings 1841; Order Books 1820-99; Minute Books 1877; Lunancy Inquest Records 1891; Idiot Order Book 1893; Husband & Guardian Bonds 1873. TRIGG COUNTY: Fire 13 or 14 Dec 1864: Mormon Church: County Orders 1820-66; Circuit Injunction Bonds 1872; Deeds 1820-66; Wills 1820-68; Tax Books 1820-31, 1833-53, 1856-75, 1856-75, 1879 on; Marriage Docket 1879; Marriage Bonds 1820-567; Soldier Pension Applications for Civil War & Widow's Indigent Pensions - not dated. County: Deeds 1820; Unrecorded deeds 1870; Real estate Mortgages 1820; Chattel Mortgages 1820; Marriage License Bonds 1820; Records - tracts of land in the county, owner, date, description 1820-26, 1834-98; Allotment and Partition of Land 1820; Master Commissioner Sales Reports 1820; Wills 1820; Processioners Reports 1822; Inventories, Appraisals & Sales 1820; Executors & Administrators 1856; Fiduciary Settlements 1887; Administrator Bonds 1853; Executor Bonds 1853; Guardian Bonds 1853; Apprentice Bonds 1899; Order Books 1820. Circuit Court - None reported. © Copyright 8 January 1998, Sandra K. 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Just another unscheduled note to thank you for all the replies to me on this list. Seems to be no problems with it - seems all of you received the last post of #111 ... so it's just my KYBIOGRAPHIES list that has problems. Thanks so much for all the wonderful comments you have sent my way and I'm glad that I was able to help out this past year. Hope that 1998 is a year of discovery and happiness for all of you! Sandi *********************************************************** Sandi Gorin - 205 Clements Ave., Glasgow, KY 42141 502-651-9114 - sgorin@glasgow-ky.com BARREN CO: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/1798 GORIN GEN PUB: http://members.aol.com/kygen/gorin.htm KYRESEARCH-KYBIOS-SOUTH-CENTRAL-KENTUCKY lists Send e-mail for info. Research tips at: http://www.usroots.com/~jmurphy/lessons/lessons.htm ***********************************************************
Last intrusion. The problem seems only to be with the KYBIOGRAPHY list. Everyone who has replied seems to be getting posts to the other lists. Thanks ... going to be a long evening sorting out problems with the one list but what else can one do in a winter wonderland? Thanks so much - Sandi. *********************************************************** Sandi Gorin - 205 Clements Ave., Glasgow, KY 42141 502-651-9114 - sgorin@glasgow-ky.com BARREN CO: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/1798 GORIN GEN PUB: http://members.aol.com/kygen/gorin.htm KYRESEARCH-KYBIOS-SOUTH-CENTRAL-KENTUCKY lists Send e-mail for info. Research tips at: http://www.usroots.com/~jmurphy/lessons/lessons.htm *********************************************************** ------------------------------
Sorry to intrude.But just found out that about 250-300 or so of subbers on my KYBIOGRAPHY list have not been receiving their bios since before Christmas ... but can receive other posts from me. Thought it might be a problem on this list too. I hate to bother you, and I'll have a lot of work to do, but if you have been receiving your research tips let me know. The last one I posted was today on more Rev. War soldiers. Thanks so much! Sandi *********************************************************** Sandi Gorin - 205 Clements Ave., Glasgow, KY 42141 502-651-9114 - sgorin@glasgow-ky.com BARREN CO: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/1798 GORIN GEN PUB: http://members.aol.com/kygen/gorin.htm KYRESEARCH-KYBIOS-SOUTH-CENTRAL-KENTUCKY lists Send e-mail for info. Research tips at: http://www.usroots.com/~jmurphy/lessons/lessons.htm *********************************************************** ------------------------------
TIP #111 - REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIERS - PENDLETON, OWEN, OLDHAM & OHIO CO. Good morning! I am overwhelmed that this tip is now being sent to 110 new subscribers and I would like to welcome all of you to the list. If you would like to see most of the past research tips, click on the URL in the signature line; these are posted by Judith Murphy on her site. Also, beginning in late November, Rootsweb has been archiving this list also and the URL for this site is: http://lists.rootsweb.com/~archiver/lists/KYRESEARCH/1997/ If you are unable to get to the web, please write me privately and I'll try to retrieve the tip for you! I'm going backwards alphabetically by county on this series. These are taken from the Quissenberry records and from Collins' History. Information includes soldier's name, rank, where served, date pension applied for, when pension was granted (often backdated), the amount of pension, age and/or date of death when shown. There were several times when the government offered these pensions and the information varies. If only one date appears, pension began at that time. PENDLETON COUNTY: BELEW, Solomon Pvt VA line; Dec 28, 1818; Mar 26, 1818; $96, no age shown. BERRY, Joel Pvt VA Militia; Aug 26, 1833; $80; age 81. CLEAVELAND, William Pvt - VA Militia; 22 Aug 1833; $40; age 77. COLVIN, Henry Pvt VA line; Nov 21, 1832; $80; age 72. CONNER, Isaac Pvt NC Militia; 9 Jan 1833; $80; age 77. COOKENDORFER, Michael - fifer - MD Militia; Aug 22, 1833; $88; age 84. DEMOSS, Peter Pvt VA line; Oct 14, 1832; $80; age 82. GIBSON, Alexander Pvt VA line; Mar 20 1834; $80; age 78. GLINN, John Pvt VA line; Jan 17, 1833; $40; age 75. HAMMERLY, James Pvt PA line; Dec 28, 1833; $23.33; age 73. HAND, John Sgt VA line; Jan 13, 1834; $120; age 83; died Mar 8, 1833. LATIMER, William Pvt VA Militia; Jan 10, 1833; $36.66; age 72. LAWLESS, John Pvt VA line; Feb 16, 1819; May 29, 1818; $96, age 84. LOVE, Charles Pvt VA line; Sept 16, 1819; June 15, 1818; $96, age 67. MANN, Benjamin Pvt VA line; Mar 14, 1820; June 15, 1818; $96, age 77. MOUNTJOY, John Capt VA line Nov 6, 1819; June 15, 1818; age 77. MOUNTJOY, Alvin Lt. VA line; Mar 14, 1820; June 15, 1818; $240; age 73. MULLINS, Gabriel Pvt VA line; Aug 26, 1833; $88; age 76. POLLARD, Braxton - Cpl of Artillery; VA line; Mar 29, 1833; $108; age 76. PRIBBLE, James Pvt & Sgt - PA Militia; May 7, 1833; $80.33; age 72. REARDON, John Pvt VA line; Oct 10, 1833; $80; age 82. RIDINHOUR, John Pvt NC line; Apr 25, 1834; $80; age 77. TAYLOR, Adam Pvt PA line; Mar 7, 1834; $80; age 70. TAYLOR, Robert VA Militia; June 16, 1834; $36.66; age 76. WHARTON, William Pvt PA line; Nov 25, 1819; Oct 19, 1819; $96; age 87. WYATT, Henry Pvt VA line; Nov 25, 1819; Oct 19, 1819; $96; age 67. WILLIAMS, Benjamin Pvt - VA line; May 13, 1819; June 16, 1818; $96, age 70. YELTON, James Pvt VA Militia; Aug 26, 1833; $80; age 86. Soldiers living in county in 1840: James CORDY, age 87; John HAMMERTY, age 70; total for county 31. OWEN COUNTY: BERRY, John Pvt VA Militia; Feb 11, 1833; $23.33; age 84. BONDS, John Pvt VA Militia; Feb 12, 1833; $80; age 71. BURKE, Robert Pvt & Sgt - VA Militia; June 26, 1833; $70; age 73. CHANDLER, James Sgt & Pvt - NC line; Apr 16, 1833; $115; age 78. CONWAY, Hugh Pvt PA Militia; June 26, 1833; $73.33; age 71. ELLIS, Isaac Pvt/Sgt/Lt & Capt - PA militia; June 26, 1833; $256.66; age 81. GARNETT, John Pvt VA line; Feb 25, 1834; $30; age 84. HOLLIDAY, Benjamin Pvt & Sgt - SC militia; no date, $65; age 83. HOOVER, Lawrence Pvt VA Militia; Apr 25, 1833; $80; age 74. HUNTER, Jacob Pvt VA line; Sept 23, 1833; $80; age 71. JAMISON, John Pvt NJ line; Apr 16, 1833; $80; age 83. JENNINGS, Solomon Pvt NY line; May 3, 1820; Jan 26, 1820; $96, age 69; died Nov 30, 1820. JONES, Joseph Pvt VA line; Feb 5, 1833; $80; age 83. KUGEL, John Pvt CT line; Apr 25, 1833; $40; age 76. LIGON, William Pvt VA line; Dec 3, 1832; $42.50; age 72. LORRANCE, William Pvt - NC Militia; June 26, 1833; $73.33; age 71. MADDOX, Sherwood Pvt VA line; Feb 12, 1833; $26.66; age 73. MASON, James Pvt NY line; Dec 20, 1822; Nov 11, 1822; $96; age 106; died July 15, 1833. MINOR, Joseph Pvt VA line; Apr 25, 1833; $68.33; age 73. RADCLIFF, Minus Pvt Delaware line; Dec 2, 1833; $88; age 71. SANDERS, John Pvt VA Militia; Feb 11, 1833; $23.33; age 83. SEARCY, John Pvt NC line; Jan 6, 1834; $38.43; age 72. SPARKS, Henry Pvt VA Militia; Apr 25, 1833; $30; age 80. STAMPER, Jacob Pvt NC line; Feb 5, 1833; $60; age 71. STEWART, Robert - Capt, Lt, Sgt & Pvt - VA line; Sept 23, 1833; $283.33; age 79. THOMAS, John Pvt VA line; Feb 25, 1834; $60; age 71; died June 27, 1833. TOON, Henry Pvt MD Militia; May 7, 1833; $30; age 78. VALLANDINGHAM, Lewis - Pvt - VA State Troops; Feb 12, 1833; $80; no age given. WADE, John VA line; Apr 16, 1833; $80; age 80. WILHITE, John Pvt VA Militia; Jan 15, 1833; $36.66, no age given. Soldiers in county in 1840: John BOND, 78; Samuel BOONE, 83; Henry CARTER, 91; John GRILL, 82; Edward D KENNY, 78; William LAWRENCE, 77; Thomas PARSLEY, 78; Rebecca McCORMACK (widow), age 88. OLDHAM COUNTY: ARCHER, Edmund Pvt VA Militia; 16 Mar 1833; age 75. ASHBY, Fielding Pvt VA line; Nov 7, 1833; $28.33; age 71. AUSTIN, John Pvt VA line; Nov 6, 1832; $80; age 98. FORCE, Jesse Pvt VA Militia; Apr 12, 1833; $26.66; age 72. GEORGE, Thomas Pvt VA Militia; Apr 9, 1833; $36.66; age 74. HINDLEY, John Pvt NC line; Jan 13, 1834; $60; age 71. HUMPHREY, Merritt Pvt - NC line; Jan 25, 1834; $30; age 74. LAW; Jesse Pvt VA line; Nov 7, 1833; $73.33; age 77. LINGENFELTER, Michael Pvt - MD line; Oct 10, 1833; $40; age 72. LOVE, David Sgt of 1st Regiment - MD line; Aug 13, 1823; $120; died Dec 6, 1830. MORGAN, John Pvt MD Militia; Sept 9, 1833; $30; age 73. NETHERTON, John Capt & Maj - VA Militia; May 30, 1833; $135; age 87. OUTHOUSE, Peter Pvt 1st Regt; MD line; Aug 12, 1828; $80; transferred to Clinton Co IL. REED, John Pvt VA line; Dec 18, 1832; $80; age 77. SINGER, George Pvt VA militia; Feb 27, 1833; $20; age 72. TAYLOR, William Maj 9th Regt - VA line; July 29, 1828; $600; died Apr 14, 1830. TRUE, John Pvt VA Militia; Oct 21, 1833; $30; age 81. WIRBLE, Henry Pvt HAZEN'S Regt, Aug 13, 1828; $80. WRIGHT, George Pvt VA Militia; Feb 4, 1834; $30; age 71. Living in county in 1840: Benjamin COONS, 66; James HOSKINS, 83. Total for county: 22 OHIO COUNTY: BARNARD, William L Pvt MD Militia; Feb 28, 1833; $20; age 75. BRANDON, Peter no rank VA line; July 6, 1822; Aug 24, 1819; $96; age 84. BURCH, Benjamin Sgt 3rd Regt, MD lLine; May 8, 18223; $120; Died Dec 17, 1830. BURTON, Seley Pvt NC Militia; Jan 19, 1833; $40; age 78. CALLOWAY, Chesley Pvt - VA Militia; June 11, 1833; $80; age 74. CAMPBELL, William Pvt LEE'S Legion; May 6, 1819; July 13, 1818; $96; age 81. CARTER, William Pvt VA Militia; May 23, 1824; $33.33; age 74. COOPER, William Pvt MD line; May 21, 1819; July 13, 1818; $96; age 84. HOWELL, John Capt NJ line; Apr 24, 1820; Aug 20, 1818; $240; age 73. JOHNSON, Moses Pvt VA line; Feb 15, 1820; July 13, 1818; $96; age 85. MONROE, John Pvt, Sgt & Lt - VA Militia; Jan 10, 1834; $68.33; age 84. MOSELY, Robert Lt PA line; Feb 15, 1819; Nov 11, 1818; $240; age 69. PARKS, Peter Pvt NC line; Mar 1, 1825; Jan 31, 1825; $96; age 70. PENDER, Thomas Pvt MD line; May 21, 1819; July 13 1818; $96; died Jan 14, 1833. SHULTS, Matthias Pvt VA Militia; Nov 7, 1833; $29.76; age 76; died May 19, 1834. SORRELS, John Pvt & Sgt NC line; Oct 11, 1833; $92.33; age 78. In county 1840: Zebra ARNOLD, 83; and John MADDOX, Sr, age 78. Total for county: 18. © Copyright 30 December 1997, Sandra K. Gorin, All Rights Reserved. *********************************************************** Sandi Gorin - 205 Clements Ave., Glasgow, KY 42141 502-651-9114 - sgorin@glasgow-ky.com BARREN CO: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/1798 GORIN GEN PUB: http://members.aol.com/kygen/gorin.htm KYRESEARCH-KYBIOS-SOUTH-CENTRAL-KENTUCKY lists Send e-mail for info. Research tips at: http://www.usroots.com/~jmurphy/lessons/lessons.htm *********************************************************** ------------------------------
TIP # 110 - MY CHRISTMAS GIFT TO YOU MY KENTUCKY This is not going to be a researching tip but I think you will allow me to veer a little off course on Christmas week! Many ask, "Just what is so special about Kentucky?" For many years I had known about this State with varied feelings as I grew in maturity and years. Feuding comes to mind from my early years; those "hot blooded Kentuckians" were well known in the state where I grew up. "Backward" was another term that was easily batted about by some of those "northerners." But, then I began a love affair with a state where I had but once visited until that time. It all began when I came here to south central Kentucky on a week's trip. It seems that I had been bitten by that dangerous bug called genealogy and it led me to see first hand this "Dark and Bloody Land" called Kentucky. Oh, how I fell it love with it! Another short trip a few years later cemented this state in my heart and finally, almost 25 years later, I was able to make the move home. Home? Why, Illinois is my home! Or is it Missouri? No, home is Texas or Arizona. I'd lived in all those places over the years. Each held a special place in my heart - Illinois, the state of my birth and my growing up years, the Land of Lincoln. Missouri - I'd been there a long time and enjoyed its beauty, this Show Me State. Texas? It's hard to get Texas out of anyone's heart! The Dallas Cowboys, the laid back life style blended with upscale malls and southern charm. Arizona? It had the beauty, the austere majesty; the warmth. But, Kentucky is my home. A transplanted Yankee had come home. Why is Kentucky home? Now, I am not an expert on all of Kentucky; many of its towns and beauties I have yet to see. I have seen the Blue Grass with the miles of fences gracing the grazing grounds of the Kentucky thoroughbreds. I have seen the Applachian areas which is like walking into another world. I have passed through the historic old communities of early settlement days. I have toured the magnificent Louisville and ridden down the Ohio River. But, my heart is drawn to the part of the state where we live in south central Kentucky. So why is Kentucky so like a magnet tugging at one's heart? What is the charisma that welcomes the visitor and the resident alike much like a spider enticing its prey into its gossamer web? Kentucky is soul. Your soul - my soul. Once you have tasted the delights of Kentucky, you will never be the same. Spring in Kentucky is one of the most delightfully tantalizing seasons of the year. From it's barren slumber, the state suddenly awakes to the realization that warm weather is finally here and there is much to be done. The first thing one notices is green. Yes, the color green in a multitude of variations. The timbers awaken with their new growth and the eye is delighted with just looking at the vista before it. Every shade of green known to mankind as one walks through the woods or observes along the interstate. Before long, a myriad of wild flowers begin to sprout forth. Beautiful miniature blooms erupt from under the leaves of the fall season; whites, brilliant reds; subtle pinks; each poking its head up from around rocks and undergrowth. The breezes are mild, enticing one to take just one more step to see what lies around the next bend. The rains of spring soon arrive, causing unpleasantness perhaps to the human, but encouraging yet more growth and beauty. Summer. Summer in Kentucky is like that of no other place on earth. Sultry often with the humidity dripping from the brow, but yet a time of slowing down one's pace in order to enjoy the beauty. Flowers abound everywhere; crops are in and maturing. It is time for a break on the front porch sipping old time lemonade. It is time of excitement for the children who have been freed from the confines of school for a season. The swimming pools and creeks resound with the gleeful echoes of boys and girls splashing and playing. It is a time to stroll outside in the evening breezes and observe the starry skies overhead. Autumn is a time of awe. It is God's world preparing the cold months ahead and doing it in style. The landscape is suddenly ablaze with brilliant reds, greens, yellows and bronzes. The glory of the sugar maple dominates the color pallet. The crunch of fallen leaves echoes under foot, the neighbors raking the leaves from the lawns, the crispness in the air that is invigorating. School busses rattle down the street with those carefree children looking longingly from its windows as they head back for more schooling. The apple trees are burdened with the weights of the delicious fruit they bear. There is an excitement in the air. Winter. The harsh reality of a land at rest. The winds blow cold and sends shivers down the spine. When the snows come, the blanket of white rests as if the most beautiful pastoral scene. Christmas bells soon ring forth and the houses are a contrast to the snow or the barren landscape. The square is illuminated with delicate white lights around the courthouse and wreaths hanging from the windows. Bundled shapes can be seen darting from store to store seeking the latest bargain to be wrapped and hidden under the tree that blazens in the living room of houses. Old time and beloved carols can be heard from the spire of the courthouse and church carillons toll gently in the evening. Carolers proceed down the streets singing in various keys the Silent Nights and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear. It is a time of magic; a time of awe in comparison to the stark cold. Throughout the year, there is always something for an individual to see or do. Mammoth Cave looms out of the hillsides in Edmonson County. Tours into the bowels of the earth in eerie darkness broken only by the tiny lights along the pathway. Tours above ground through nature walks; horseback rides; or a leisurely boat trip down Green River as the guide points out the animals and wildlife that populate the area. Or a trip to Hart County which is a step back in time through the museum there and the Civil War battle sites. A short drive takes one to Warren County, home of Western Kentucky University with many attractions in its own right - the restored Hobson House, Lost River, modern malls and old time charm. Or, one can take but a short time down towards the Tennessee border and see the change of the landscape there. Never a day could pass without finding some new sight to see, some new place to explore. However, my favorite pastime is simply getting outside of the towns and driving along the country roads. Roads that used to be the pathway of the settler's wagons. Windy, hilly, with a panorama of views to please the most discriminating viewer. Tobacco fields, horses and cattle; the Amish homes sparsely scattered around. The old family cemeteries which have been almost forgotten with time resting in the ages of time at the edge of timbers, deep within the fields. It is the finding of a yet standing old log cabin or the remains of an old house now overgrown with the luxuriant growth of Kentucky. It is the purity of the air one can breathe; there is no pollution here from huge factories; one's lungs can be filled with all the rich smells of nature alone. It is quiet along those country lanes; the listener can hear the cardinal, the meadowlark, the quail, the mocking bird and watch bluebirds soar overhead. The deer, the possom, the wild turkey, and yes, the snakes, still have room to roam freely. This is my part of the world called Kentucky. Harsh at times; loving and enticing at times. From gentle springtime breezes to cold winter blasts, this is Kentucky. One can close one's eyes and go back in time with just a gentle nudge. Suddenly, if you are very quiet, you can hear the plodding of the horses and oxen's feet as they labor under their heavy load, bringing an old wagon loaded to the top with the supplies and furniture of the settler. You can feel their awe as they arrive at their new home; so untouched by the ages. You can hear the wild animals calling out at night; see the brilliant skies uncontained by modern lighting. You can hear the children's laughter as they dart around their new surroundings. Just be still now and you will hear, you will see, you will know, this place I love called Kentucky. Merry Christmas to all of you from a Yankee who has come home. Sandi © Copyright 23 December 1997, Sandra K. Gorin. 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Good morning - the server change has been made and I'm slowing getting caught up with everything. Here is another time line tip - next Tuesday we'll work with some more county holdings. TIP #109 - KENTUCKY TIME LINE 1872 Jan 12: Citizens of Franklin County petition the Legislature for protection from a band of desperadoes who have caused a reign of terror in the county, especially a few miles north of Frankfort. Jan 18: Legislature approves homestead exemption for blacks and housekeepers. Jan: James Byrum, age 107, of Madison Co dies; he came from North Carolina. Feb 8: Legislature punishes by fine and imprisonment anyone found killing, disfiguring, poisoning or otherwise injuring any horse, cow, mule, jack, jennet, goat, sheep or hog without owner's permission. Also repeals the law requiring persons to be 21 years old before being able to practice law. Feb 10: The former residence of Abraham Lincoln, a log cabin in Elizabethtown is torn down. Feb 13: A fire at Sharpsburg in Bath County - Presbyterian church and five businesses burned. Feb 17: The Ohio River at Covington is frozen over for the fourth time this winter - breaks a record. Feb 23: An accident on the Louisville & Cincinnati Short-Line Railroad 4 miles from the Verona Station; train goes through an iron bridge 25 feet high; 2 passengers killed and 53 wounded, one of the latter died. Feb 28: Legislature passes a resolution in relation to the death on Feb 17th of Daniel Clark, black, known as the "Ancient Governor." He had come to Frankfort with Gov. Clark in 1836 as his body-servant; had worked in the governor's mansion 36 years. He was granted a pension, was a native African and remembered his passage in a slave ship from the African coast to Charleston, SC. March 1: Legislature makes it unlawful to take fish in the Kentucky River with a seine or set-net or grill-net from April 1 to May 31 (the spawning season). Mar 27: A fine of not over $100 to be imposed for anyone willfully destroying or injuring grave or tomb stones or the graves, or the enclosures around them, or the flowers or shrubbery therein. Unlawful to drive deer with dogs unless owner of the lands consent. Mar 6: Swiger's Block in Frankfort burns 5 stores, an infant burned to death. April 8: Hailstorm hits a field near Lexington at 4 am and killed lambs there. April 8: Severe rainstorm over much of the state; bridges lost; two young men died near Louisville - Wm Mardis, age 70, in Taylor Co and a little child of Mr. Masters in Franklin Co when hit by lightning. C A Bright drowned in Shelby County; a man drowned and barn with crop of tobacco swept away in Bracken Co; a sawmill struck by lightning at Falmouth in Pendleton Co and burned; 100 coal barges swept off from Covington. April: A fire at Smithland in Livingston Co burns a hotel, 3 business houses and 6 dwellings. April 16: Oil well struck on Boyd's Creek in Barren Co near Glasgow Station (Park City). April 29: Robbery of the National Bank in Columbia, Adair County by five men. They entered town around noon and made purchases; at 2 pm they remounted their horses and rode to the bank, guns drawn. Jas. Garnett, Jas T. Page, W H Hudson were chased from the bank. Cashier is killed (R A C Martin) who refused to unlock the safe. Bank is relieved of about $4,000 plus stock. Gov. Leslie offers a $1,000 reward - later increased to $8,750, but robbers never caught. May 8: Arson at Paris, Bourbon Co, of the courthouse which had been built in 1797-99 by Thomas Metcalfe and his uncle John Metcalfe. The clerk'' office, badly damaged, with the county records. June 19: The first Black jury in KY serves at a coroner's inquest at Louisville over the body of a Black who died from wounds inflected by another Black on the Steamer Robert Burns on May 29th. August 8: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to be moved to Kentucky. August 10: A great freshet in Lick Creek, Carroll County, caused by heavy rains during Sunday morning services, carries off the church, with the congregation in it, several hundred yards and lodges it against a tree. A woman trying to escape dropped her child who was drowned. Aug 22-27: The Methodist Episcopal Church South camp meeting is held at Parks' Hill on Licking River, 6 miles north of Carlisle, over 5,000 people in attendance. Sept 1 - 25: Great droughts in Fulton Co and several others in central KY including Franklin, Fayette and Clarke. Water has to be hauled 3-7 miles, springs which have never failed, go dry. September 5: Inauguration ceremonies held at Bowling Green in Warren Co for the new "Warren College." September 18: A man named Johnson receives 3 lashes on his naked back in Edmonson County for petit larceny ... public outcry for removal of the law from the books. September 27: A new denomination spring up in Mercer and Boyle Counties under the leadership of Rev. Wm. Terhune - known as the "Soul Sleeper." They believe that when a person dies, their soul sleeps with them. He was killed while erecting a church when his foot got caught in the reins of his horse. September 25: A barbecue held in Union County celebrating the 50th anniversary of Father Durbin's ministry in the Roman Catholic Church. 2,100 people present; he has baptized 3,500, married 600 couples. Sept 27: Several men became very excited over a liquor fire at a house in Paris (Bourbon County), kill a baby. September 28: A tornado touched down in Christian County near Hopkinsville, destroyed several dwellings and a number of Black cabins and barns. October 1: A weather signal station established at the Agricultural and Mechanical College at Ashland, near Lexington. October 10: At Lawton's Bluff in Marshall Co, 8 miles from Paducah, the ladies' car on the Elizabethtown and Paducah railroad train was thrown from a trestle 35 feet high; 2 passengers were killed and 14 wounded. October 11: An unfinished brick wall falls from a 4-story building on Market Street in Louisville. It crushed to death and mangled 4 people. The architect, contractor and bricklayer were arrested and charged with manslaughter when they learned the walls were only 9 inches thick. October 12: A riot in Covington at 9:30 pm when Blacks fired pistol-shots and attacked with bricks to demolish windows, doors and showcases, stores belonging to German . 8-9 wounded. October 20: Daring jail break at Owingsville in Bath County. 25 armed men broke through a back wall of the jail, took out a Black man - Sam. Bascom who was charged with house-burning. October 25: Over 100 wagons from Kentucky have passed through South Union in Logan County this fall, heading west. November 7: The little 8-year old son of Eugene Barnes in Fayette County devoured b hogs in coming home from school and cutting through the field. November 8: The Canadian Horse Disease called epizotty, reaches Kentucky. Stops street cars, stage lines, drays and wagons; men hitch themselves up to get the crops in, an elephant is used in Louisville. Nearly all horses and mules have the disease. November 12: Small pox breaks out in Louisville; over 100 cases reported. November 18: Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton lectures at Louisville on the "Coming Girl", advocated woman suffrage. November 21: Large fire at Lexington, two blocks of houses burned, many poor families homeless; one child burned in the flames. November 22: Mysterious disappearance In New York of George N Peay, well-know business man of Louisville - had a considerable sum of money on him. He was found March 1874 at a large Canadian city where he was arrested. November 25: Great fires in the woods in parts of Livingston, McCracken and other counties. November 26: Great drouth in Ballard, McCracken and neighboring counties; water hauled for several miles. November 27: At Bowling Green, Warrren County, observers counted 116 falling meteors at the rate of 480 per hour. December 12: At 5 pm, meteor showers observed in Frankfort. © Copyright 18 December 1997, Sandra K. Gorin, All rights reserved. *********************************************************** Sandi Gorin - 205 Clements Ave., Glasgow, KY 42141 502-651-9114 - sgorin@glasgow-ky.com BARREN CO: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/1798 GORIN GEN PUB: http://members.aol.com/kygen/gorin.htm KYRESEARCH-KYBIOS-SOUTH-CENTRAL-KENTUCKY lists Send e-mail for info. Research tips at: http://www.usroots.com/~jmurphy/lessons/lessons.htm *********************************************************** ------------------------------
I will be unable to post anything tomorrow - possibly by late afternoon. I have had it with our server and their down time and slow response time. I'm taking our system out to our cable company tomorrow to have an ethernet card installed and we're going with their system which is more reliable and faster. My new e-mail address will be as follows: sgorin@glasgow-ky.com but DO NOT USE IT YET! They will come by the home tomorrow afternoon to tweek the cable system. I have to get my address changed on all these lists and this is going to take me awhile. I will send out an e-mail to the lists when it is safe!!! I apologize too - it seems that some of you are receiving attachments when I make posts. Haven't the foggiest reason why yet - this Internet Explorer 4.0 leaves much to be desired. We will work on it tonight - it appears to be the same thing as is in the msg - it is safe with no viruses or anything but you don't need to open it. I THINK I have the font size back to normal, if it is too small or wraps, I will scream loudly and tackle that problem. Talk to you likely Wednesday but I might do a couple more posts tonight. Thanks, Sandi *********************************************************** Sandi Gorin - 205 Clements Ave., Glasgow, KY 42141 502-651-9114 - sgorin@scrtc.blue.net BARREN CO: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/1798 GORIN GEN PUB: http://members.aol.com/kygen/gorin.htm KYRESEARCH-KYBIOS-SOUTH-CENTRAL-KENTUCKY lists Send e-mail for info. Research tips at: http://www.usroots.com/~jmurphy/lessons/lessons.htm
Bob - thanks so much for the sweet message. You should see my office! Sandi *********************************************************** Sandi Gorin - 205 Clements Ave., Glasgow, KY 42141 502-651-9114 - sgorin@scrtc.blue.net BARREN CO: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/1798 GORIN GEN PUB: http://members.aol.com/kygen/gorin.htm KYRESEARCH-KYBIOS-SOUTH-CENTRAL-KENTUCKY lists Send e-mail for info. Research tips at: http://www.usroots.com/~jmurphy/lessons/lessons.htm -----Original Message----- From: KYRESEARCH@rootsweb.com <KYRESEARCH@rootsweb.com> To: sgorin@scrtc.blue.net <sgorin@scrtc.blue.net> Date: Sunday, December 14, 1997 10:22 PM Subject: You have a greeting card! You have an electronic greeting card from My Researching Friends. Your FREE card is available for pickup at: http://208.16.48.43/creative/scripts/emailcs.dll?sendcard?dayid=14rqksmcxe Here are some tips on viewing your card: * If you have an attachment icon in this email, double click it. When 'the envelope' appears, click on 'My Letter'. * If the address above appears as a link, click it to go directly to your free card. * If the address above does NOT appear as a link, and there is no attachment icon, follow these steps: - Highlight the ENTIRE address with your mouse or cursor. - Copy it, (click menu item 'Edit', then click 'Copy'). - Go to your web browser program. - Click inside the Location or Address box. - Paste it, (click menu item 'Edit', then click 'Paste'). - Press Enter. * If you type this URL by hand, you must transcribe the address EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS! The card will be available for 30 days from the date of this email. Find out more about our top-of-the-line products and services by visiting our web site at www.parsonstech.com. We welcome your comments regarding the CardShop and our 'E'-card service. Send your correspondence to: cardshop@parsonstech.com Finally, don't forget to bookmark the Parsons Technology Website! There's always something new and exciting happening here -- and we want you to be a part of it!
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TIP #108 - THE JEWISH, CATHOLIC, SHAKERS and MENNONITES When we think of the settlement of Kentucky, we are prone to over look the fact that not all of our early settlers were Protestants Baptists, Presbyterians and Methodists. Many other groups came into Kentucky also, seeking the same freedom religious and personal. Jewish history in Kentucky begins with two well known brothers Bernard and Michael Kratz of Philadelphia. By the year 1760 they, as traders, had widened their base and were trading as far west as the Mammoth Cave area. Their names are well documented in the early history of this cave. Michael Gratz had already provided great assistance to America; he had, along with his brother, outfitted George Rogers Clark in his expeditions. The town of Gratz, now in Owen County was named for this family. Another relative, Joseph Simon, Michael's father-in-law, owned much of present-day Louisville. The youngest son of Michael, Benjamin, moved to Lexington in 1819 and became a trustee of Transylvania University for over 63 years. The first Jewish synagogue opened in Louisville through the hard work of one Abraham Jonas, an Englishman from Williamstown. He was a member of the General Assembly in 1828 and helped organize the Whig party in Kentucky; he was a friend of Abraham Lincoln. Lewis N Dembitz moved to Louisville in 1853 and was a noted civic and political leader there. Louis Brandeis, from Louisville, was the first Jewish man appointed to the United States Supreme Court. During the Civil War, Col. Gabriel Netter from France, was a lieutenant colonel in the Union Army. He was killed in battle near Owensboro on 19 Sept 1862 by a Confederate force. The county seat of Meade County was named for Col. Solomon Brandenburg who fought in the War of 1812. Felix Moses "Old Mose" served with Morgan's Raiders during the Civil War and was the one who raised the confederate flag over the capitol at Frankfort. Jewish families settled in many Kentucky towns; by 1832 the Louisville area listed the Jewish Benevolent Society. The first congregation there, Adath Israel was organized in 1836. In 1851, an orthodox Jewish group founded Beth Israel. Although fewer in number now, there were Jewish congregations to be found in Ashland, Henderson, Hopkinsville, Owensboro, Covington, Louisville, Lexington, Owensboro and Paducah. Some of the Rabbis have gained great reputation including Rabbi Emil G Hirsch (1851-1923), Rabi Hyman G Enelow (1877-1934). ROMAN CATHOLICISM: According to the Kentucky Encyclopedia, the first few Catholics who entered the Kentucky borders in 1775. Those who settled at Ford Harrod included Jane Coomes and Dr. George Hart who was likely the first schoolteacher and physician in the state. By 1785, Catholic settlements began in Marion County with a group of Marylanders who also settled in Nelson and Washington Counties. There were twenty families, headed by the Haydens and Lancasters who settled near Pottinger's Creek in Marion County. There were other settlements at Hardin's Creek, Poplar Neck, Cartwright's Creek, Rolling Fork, Scott County and Bardstown. Among the noted laity included Robert Abell (the only Catholic to serve in the 1799 Kentucky constitutional convention), John Lancaster (state representative and senator) and Grace Newton Simpson. The first priests sent by the Bishop of Baltimore, John Carroll, were Maurice Whelan and William de Rohan who did serve briefly in Kentucky. Stephen Badin, who was the first priest ordained in the United States, arrived in 1793. He was a circuit riding priest from Michigan to Tennessee. Charles Nerinckx, who was a Belgium priest served beginning in 1805. When Pope Pius VII divided the American diocese, and one of these was Bardstown. Benedict Joseph Flagett had the jurisdiction of the Bardstown diocese. His collegues included Bishop Guy Chabrat, Bishop John Baptist David, Francis P Kenrick, Mother Catherine Spalding, and Bishop Martin John Spalding. Catholic institutions grew including St Thomas Seminary, St Joseph College (bardstown), St Mary's College. The first Catholic newspaper was the Catholic Advocate. The 1840's saw a tremendous growth of Catholics in Kentucky due to the increasing numbers of Irish and German immigrants. During the Civil War, Patrick Henry Callahan, Edward McDermott and Benedict Webb served. SHAKERS: The Society of Believers, commonly known as Shakers lived in two communities in Kentucky Pleasant Hill near Harrodsburg and South Union near Bowling Green in Warren County. These communities were founded in 1806 and 1807. They had started as English Quakers who enthusiastic manner of worshipping caused them to become known as Shaking Quakers. They were led by Ann Lee who claimed divine contact. The Shakers believed that it was possible to communicate directly with Christ. They also believed in communal living, celibacy and in perfection. They maintained that the confession of sin and celibacy would allow them to participate in the resurrection of life. They believed that the Millennium had already begun, and they thought that Anna Lee was the second coming of Christ, in female form. Anna and her followed had fled England because they were also against war. They arrived in 1774 and by 1830, the Shakers were to be found in 19 communities in the United States. Shaker families consisted of from 50-100 men and women who lived like brothers and sisters. Each community had 2-3 families with each family having a separate dwelling, workshop, barn, handicraft and occupation. Two elders and two eldresses served as spiritual parents. They were responsible for the worship services, discipline. Each family then had family deacons and deaconesses who assigned their brothers and sisters to their occupations. Village trustrees were the only ones allowed to deal with the "outside world." They were neat, orderly and simple in their life styles. Brothers and sisters ate separately. The Sisters prepared the food, washed, ironed, sewed, wove, tended the small crops. The Brethren worked the fields, shops and mills. After supper, all returned for the evening worship which included dancing and singing. By 1800 it was estimated that there were approximately 1,000 Shakers in the communities. By the Civil War, there were about 5,000. By 1900, the number had dwindled to 1,000 again and societies started closing down and selling off their lands and goods. There is no known survivor of the Shakers now as their doctrine of total celibacy finally reduced their ranks to zero. MENNONITES: The Mennonites entered Kentucky late in comparison to others. It did not start here until the early 1940's. In 1946, the Conservative Mennonite Conference began a push to evangelize the Applachian area. The first Bible school was located at Turner's Creek in Breathitt County. Mennonites are pacificists. Mennonites are allowed to drive automobiles and trucks, but they are all black vehicles. This is in contract to the Amish found in many Kentucky areas who ride only in buggies and have no electricity. This is just a glimpse and not meant to be in great depth. I hope it has helped. © Copyright 11 December 1997, Sandra K. 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TIP# 107 TREATIES AND EARLY LAND ACQUISITIONS I thought a brief overview of how Kentucky earned its land might be of interest and help to the researcher trying to place his ancestor in the early days of Kentucky. LOYAL LAND COMPANY: The Loyal Land Company was formed in 1749 by a group of well-known Virginians; John Lewis was named Director. It was to take advantage of Britain's offers of land to settle in the west. The King of England had approved the governor of Virginia to grant the company 800,000 acres in southwest Virginia (now southeast Kentucky) for settlement. It hired Dr. Thomas Walker, famous explorer, to lead an expedition on 6 Mar 1750. He had in his party Anbrose Powell, William Tomlinson, John Hughes, Colby Chew and Henry Lawless. They went through the Cave Cap (Cumberland Gap), crossed the Cumberland River, traveled east to the Big Sandy River. Later Walker was to replace Lewis as head of the group and kept that position until his death in 1794. They did not actually settle any Kentucky lands; its settlements were east of the Alleghenies. Francis Walker, son of Dr Thomas Walker took over and the organization remained active until 1872. TREATY OF PARIS PROCLAMATION OF 1763: Kentucky settlement was threatened in 1763, after the defeat of the French by the British forces during the French and Indian War of 1755-1763. The Treaty of Paris, signed 10 February 1763, ceded all the French possessions of Canada and lands east of the Mississippi River (except New Orleans) to the British. The Indians, supporters of the French, became convinced that they had been betrayed by this act. At least seven Indian tribes banded together in 1763, led by Ottawa chief Pontiac, in order to defend their lands. They attacked soldiers, traders and settlers in the newly settled land west of the Appalachian Mountains. King George III issued a proclamation on 7 Oct 1763 that prohibited land grants in the south of the Hudson Bay Company, west of the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia (and Kentucky which had not yet formed) resisted strongly. These lands had been given to them previously by the King's predecessor. The treaty stood, but it did not stop the wave of immigrations into this area now known as Kentucky. TREATY OF FORT STANWIX: Without this treaty, there most likely wouldn't have been a Kentucky. This treaty was negotiated and concluded in New York on 5 November 1768 and involved the British Government and the Six Tribes of Indians: Mohawk, Tuscarora, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca. Also represented were the independent tribes Shawnee, Delaware and Mingoe. This treaty defined the boundary between the Indian hunting grounds and the lands sold to the British. It deeded to Britain the title to all the lands south of the Ohio River and east of the Tennessee River, going south to the border of North Carolina. The Indians were paid 10,000 pounds sterling. These lands included most of what is now Kentucky. TREATY OF SYCAMORE SHOALS. The Transylvania Company claimed the territory in western Virginia causing the Treaty of Sycamore Shoals which is also known as the Treaty of Watauga. Richard Henderson had formed the Transylvania Company in 1774 and accompanied by members of his land company, he had come west hoping to secure more lands from the Indians. He met with the Cherokee chiefs Okonisoto, Attakullakulla and Savonooka on 17 March 1775 and negotiated with them for the purchase of land in far eastern Tennesssee 17-20 million acres. These lands lay between the Ohio, Kentucky and Cumberland Rivers. In return he gave them 10,000 pounds sterling. This one transaction caused the demise of the Transylvania Company. As Governor of Virginia, Lord Dunmore, declared that this treaty violated the territorial boundaries of Virginia. He also noted that Henderson had broken the Treaty of 1763 and the Treaty of Fort Stanwix (5 Nov 1768) which was between the British and the Six Nations of Indians. Thus, in December of 1776, Virginia consolidated its control over this territory by dividing Fincastle County in Kentucky, Montgomery and Washington County, Virginia. LORD DUNMORE'S WAR: This twenty-year long war began in 1774 in a struggle between the white man and the Indians for ownership of the Ohio Valley and led to the development of the future state of Kentucky. Lord Dunmore, Governor of Virginia the last royal governor, had called out the militia against the Northwestern Indians. The Virginians marched in three separate columns and invated the upper valley of the Ohio. At Point Pleasant (near the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawaha Rivers) on 10 Oct 1774, a war party was lead by the Shawnee Chief Cornstalk who ambushed one of the commands of Gen. Andrew Lewis. The Indians finally abandoned the battle and possibly discouraged further large-scale battles. TREATY OF CAMP CHARLOTTE: This was signed shortly after the conclusion of Lord Dunmore's War battle cited above in which the Indians promised to remain north of the Ohio River. Isaac Shelby, John Floyd, Benjamin Logan, William Christian and James Harrod were the prominent negotiators who later became Kentucky heroes. TELLICO LAND CESSIONS: The Tellico Land Cessions were concluded on 25 Oct 1805 at the Tellico Block House in Tennessee between 33 Indian chiefs of the Cherokee Indian nation and the United States Government. Return J Meigs, who was the federal Cherokee agent and Daniel Smith, treaty commissioner represented the government. The Cherokee nation ceded to the United States 7,032 square miles of land south of the Cumberland River in what later became Bell, Whitley and McCreary Counties in Kentucky. The Cherokees received $14,000 in cash and goods. THE JACKSON PURCHASE One of the most historic events in the state of Kentucky was the Jackson Purchase. This was the culmination of many years of negotiations, proposed treaties and concessions on the part of government. The two main players were the United States Government and the Chicakasaw Indian Nation. On the United States' side we find the most highly respectable Kentuckian of his time former Governor Isaac Shelby; now an aging man but revered for his role in the Revolutionary War and his two terms as Governor. The Chickasaws were represented by many of their chiefs, "head men", warriors every one. Among the major players was an Indian called Levi, one George Colbert, Chinubby (the Boy King) and Tishomingo. The first meeting which resulted in a treaty was signed on October 19, 1818, which was ratified by the United States Senate on January 7, 1819. President James Monroe confirmed the treaty. The terms were as follows: In return for relinquishing all the lands east of the Mississippi River and north of the Mississippi state line, the Chickasaws received $300,000 at the rate of $20,000 per year for fifteen years. This enlarged the borders of Kentucky by about 2,000 square miles and Tennessee by 6,00 square miles. The Kentucky addition became known as the Jackson Purchase or the Purchase District. The Jackson Purchase extended Christian County with Old Wadesboro named as its capital and official land office headquarters. Over the years this area was subdivided until eight new counties resulted: Hickman-1821; Calloway-1822; Graves-1823; McCracken-1824; Marshall-1842; Ballard-1842; Fulton-1845 and Carlislie-1886. This area is almost a peninsula which comes north from Tennessee and is bounded by the Ohio, Mississippi and Tennessee Rivers. It was in this area that the huge earthquakes of 1811-1812 caused the formation of Reelfoot Lake. Prehistoric Indian remains have been found her known as the Wickliffe Mounds, near the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Fort Jefferson was erected in this same area in 1780; but earlier explorers such as Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquettte, along with Ren Robert LaSalle were here in 1673-1682. © Copyright 9 Dec 1997, Sandra K. Gorin, All Rights Reserved **************************************************************************** Sandi Gorin - 205 Clements Ave., Glasgow, KY 42141-3409 (502) 651-9114 or sgorin@scrtc.blue.net BARREN CO: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/1798 GORIN GEN PUB: http://members.aol.com/kygen/gorin.htm KYRESEARCH - KYBIOS - SOUTH-CENTRAL-KENTUCKY e-mail lists Send me an e-mail for information! 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Here is a list of the first 60 tips that I have posted. Most, if not all of them can be found at the URL below in the last line. If you are not able to get to the web, write me privately and I will forward you a copy. 1 A Look at Kentucky 2 County Formations - Adair through Bell 3 Old Trails, Traces & Paths 4 County Formations #2 - Beckham through Campbell 5 Forts, Stations & Settlements #1 6 Feudin', Fussin' and a Fightin' 7 County Formations # 3 - Carlisle thru Daviess 8 Forts, Stations & Settlements #2 9 Kentucky Marriages (Laws, forms) 10 Forts, Stations & Settlements #3 11 County Formations #4 - Edmonson through Greenup 12 Native Americans 13 Forts, Stations & Settlements # 4- Conclusion 14 Land & Tax Records - 2 parts 15 County Formations #5 - Hancock through Jackson 16 A Look at the Census - #1 17 A Look at the Census - #2 18 County Formations #6 - Jefferson through Lawrence 19 More Land Records That Are Available 20 A Little Church History #1 21 Dates and Old Calendars 22 County Formation #7 - Lee through Madison 23 Kentucky Newspapers #1 24 Medical Terms & Remedies 25 More on Church History #2 26 County Formations #8 - Maggofin through Mercer 27 Legal Terms - Definitions 28 What Are All These (Courthouse) Books? 29 What Are All These Books #2 & County Holdings Adair through Anderson 30 County Holdings #2 - Barren, Bath & Bell 31 County Formations #9 - Metcalfe through Muhlenberg 32 Kentucky Newspapers #2 33 County Holdings #3 - Boone through Bourbon 34 Kentucky Time Line #1 35 County Formations #10 - Nelson through Owsley 36 County Holdings #4 - Bracken through Breckinridge 37 Kentucky Time Line #2 38 Searching for our Black Ancestors 39 County Holdings #5 - Bullitt through Campbell 40 County Formation #11 - Pendleton through Simpson 41 County Formation #12 - Spencer through Woodford 42 County Holdings #6 - Carroll through Clinton 43 Overview of the War Front 44 What's In a Name? and Abbreviations A through C 45 County Holdings #7 - Crittenden through Estill 46 Metes & Bounds 47 Soundex 48 Back to Step 1 49 County Holdings #8 - Fayette through Gallatin 50 Kentucky Court System 51 Death, Burials and Cemeteries 52 John Hunt Morgan Didn't Do It All & County Holdings #9 - Gallatin through Greenup 53 The First Step Is Always Scary 54 Just the Facts Ma'am (law organizations) 55 The Famous Walker Line 56 Tools, Equipment, Food, Clothes & Occupations 57 County Holdings #10 - Hancock through Hart 58 The Kentucky Woman 59 Mortgages, Bankruptcies & Kentucky Banking 60 County Holdings #11 - Henderson through Jackson I'll do the rest later on this week. Sandi **************************************************************************** Sandi Gorin - 205 Clements Ave., Glasgow, KY 42141-3409 (502) 651-9114 or sgorin@scrtc.blue.net BARREN CO: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/1798 GORIN GEN PUB: http://members.aol.com/kygen/gorin.htm KYRESEARCH - KYBIOS - SOUTH-CENTRAL-KENTUCKY e-mail lists Send me an e-mail for information! Research tips at: http://www.usroots.com/~jmurphy/lessons/lessons.htm **************************************************************************** * ------------------------------
Guess I goofed when cutting and pasting the URL for past tips. Sorry for the intrusion on a Saturday ... here is the correct one: http://www.usroots.com/~jmurphy/lessons/lessons.htm **************************************************************************** *** Sandi Gorin - 205 Clements Ave., Glasgow, KY 42141-3409 (502) 651-9114 or sgorin@scrtc.blue.net BARREN CO: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/1798 GORIN GEN PUB: http://members.aol.com/kygen/gorin.htm KYRESEARCH - KYBIOS - SOUTH-CENTRAL-KENTUCKY e-mail lists Send me an e-mail for information! Research tips at: http://www.usroots.com/~jmurphy/lessons/lessons.htm **************************************************************************** **** ------------------------------
We're almost there ... thus this extra post. The URL posted below is one you need to save - it contains the archives of this list.It just began with Tip #103 and I'm not sure how long the archives will be kept before it's full! Bookmark this spot! I'm still working on a list of the previous tips so you can go to the URL below and check out past postings. Thanks, Sandi http://lists.rootsweb.com/~archiver/lists/KYRESEARCH/1997/ **************************************************************************** *** Sandi Gorin - 205 Clements Ave., Glasgow, KY 42141-3409 (502) 651-9114 or sgorin@scrtc.blue.net BARREN CO: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/1798 GORIN GEN PUB: http://members.aol.com/kygen/gorin.htm KYRESEARCH - KYBIOS - SOUTH-CENTRAL-KENTUCKY e-mail lists Send me an e-mail for information! Research tips at: http://www.usroots.com/~jmurphy/lessons/lessons/htm **************************************************************************** **** ------------------------------