Are any death records available in the Morehead Court House? I am looking for one from 1919. THANKS

Looking for information on John and Mary Royse in Morgan County abt 1822. Had daughter Elizabeth that married George MsDaniel abt 1844. John and Mary's granddaughter Elizabeth "Bette" McDaniel married William Fraley in 1874. Looking for any info on these families. Penny

Just received a flier in the mail addressed to the local historical society and thought I'd pass the information on via e-mail. Interested in Finding Your Roots? Genealogy Course Learn how to search the web for an effiicient way to gain the most information about your ancestors Price: $29.00 Monday, May 21st 5:00 - 7:00 pm To register call (606) 783-2875 Morehead State University - Office of Continuing Education This is all that appeared on the flier. No mention was given as to whom the instructor would be, Betty

If anyone can help a fellow genealogist from Kansas City with the following names, please contact me. She will be visiting Morehead at the end of the month and hopes to gather information on her ancestors in the area. Here are the main names she's researching: Seeking any information on the ancestors of William R.Hedges (5 May 1798 - 28 Nov 1885) and wife Malinda Russell Cassity (14 Oct 1805 - 12 Sep 1882). Both buried at the Ingram Cemetery (sometimes referred to as Three-Lick Cem.) in Rowan County, KY near Farmers. Thanks, Betty Sharp

WERE YOUR ANCESTORS BEAMED DOWN BY ALIENS? NEW DNA EVIDENCE. Scientists at The National Academy for the Study of UFO's have recently confirmed the existence of the "UFO chromosome." While most genealogists are aware of the x chromosome, passed from one female generation to the next, and the y chromosome, from which it is possible to determine descent in an uninterrupted male lineage from a common ancestor, the "UFO chromosome" had previously been only speculation. Working with DNA recovered from the aliens of the Roswell, New Mexico crash, the scientists have discovered the "UFO chromosome" is also present in some humans. This discovery confirms that aliens have been breeding with humans for centuries, and beaming their progeny back to earth. For the "low" price of $10,000, they will test your DNA to see if you possess the "UFO chromosome." While the test will not tell WHICH ancestor had the "UFO chromosome," there are several ways to identify that ancestor. For those ancestors to conceal their identity: 1. They moved every few years, never spending long at one location. 2. They were the only person of that surname in the county. 3. The county clerk who was also an alien, assured that your ancestor's marriage bond would "accidentally" be lost, their deeds set aside and never recorded, and their entire probate file would turn up "missing" even though indexes say it once existed. 4. The census taker would either not list them, OR he would list them twice, with sleight differences, causing quarrels among descendants whether they are the same person or not. 5. The family Bible was sent "west" with the youngest unmarried daughter, where she married a "Mr. Smith." 6. The family cemetery was sold to outsiders, who used the headstones to make a sidewalk. 7. The church they joined did not believe in recording vital statistics. 8. They started rumors of how they were related to someone famous, causing descendants to search the wrong family. 9. They started rumors of how they were born in England, arrived in Virginia with two brothers (one of whom was born in France, the other in Sweden). To conceal their identity, one brother moved to Georgia, the other to Maine, while they remained in Virginia. 10. And, when all else failed and they were about to be discovered, the county court house would "accidentally" burn. If you can prove your ancestor was beamed down by aliens, Halbert's of Bath, Ohio has recently prepared a family history of the Alien family, complete with the Alien coat of arms, which you will be proud to display over your fireplace. <A HREF="http://home.talkcity.com/MainSt/juliacarol/">Julia Carol GREGORYLevesqueFather's Homepage</A> http://home.talkcity.com/MainSt/juliacarol/

I received my set of cemetery books today (13 pounds) and am so happy with them. The four Rowan County volumes are arranged in alphabetical order by cemetery name and are so easy to read and understand. At this time, only a limited number of sets are being printed based on the preporders plus a small number for the historical society to have on hand to sell at meetings and events. The set of books do have exactly the same data as the cemetery CD, except for the CD's all-name index.. The CDs will be available all the time but that may not be the case with the book set. I don't know if a second printing will take place later on if these copies sell out. Either one though is a great resource for researching burials in the county. Below is the ordering information for anyone interested in a book set: Cemetery Book Set: The Cemetery Book set consists of (5) volumes and over 1000 pages and includes photos of all but a few out county cemeteries. Four volumes cover the (300) Rowan County Cemeteries and the fifth covers the (75) or so cemeteries bordering Rowan County, including Carter, Elliott, Fleming and Morgan Counties. The books will be beautifully bound with semi soft covers and feature one or more of the Rowan County cemeteries in color, with a plastic overlay for protection. This project was 3 ½ years, over 12,000 hours, and involving over 100 volunteers in the making. There is nothing now or before that can even begin to compare with the beauty and completeness of these books. . Cost of the complete set of five books is $75.00 plus $15.00 for shipping ($90.00 total). All orders must be submitted at the same time in order to get the quoted price. Payment must be received in advance, made payable to “Dewie E. Black”, P.O. Box 1134, LaBelle, FL 33975. Phone: 863-675-0205 or 863-675-6491, or Fax: 863-675-6491, E-Mail: dewie@olsusa.com Shirley Toohey wrote: > Betty, would the book sets you speak of be Cemetery records? (same as on > CD) > would you tell us more about those...descrip. price etc. Thanks much. > Shirley Toohey > ============= > On Wed, 21 Mar 2001 10:38:44 -0500 Betty Sharp <bsharp@yesconnect.net> > writes: > > Great News! The first batch of preordered cemetery CD's were recently > > put in the mail, and many have already received their copy. Nice > > compliments are already coming in. If you want to order one, please > > read the details below. Additionally, the first of the book sets are > > just about ready to be mailed, and I'm really anxious to see those. > > > > Betty Sharp > > > >

Hello all, The Cemetery CDs sound great! However, I only have ONE relative that I think may have died in Rowan county (haven't verified this yet) Would someone who has access to these CDs be willing to do a search for a GREENBERRY DENNIS. He would have died between 1880 and 1900, and probably would have been living in either Rodbourne or the Aarons Run Precinct. Thanks in advance for any help on finding where my great grandfather died. I found him in 1880 in Rowan County and other family members in 1900 in Rowan County, and his wife was listed as "Widowed" in the 1900 census. There was a Dennis family Cemetery in Morgan County, but since the family was dealing with a murder trial in Rowan County in 1891, I'm guessing the stress and expense of the protracted trial may have caused them to bury Greenberry Dennis where they were living at the time (Rowan County) Thanks to all who contribute to this wonderful list! Nola Thacker Austin, TX nolabert@aol.com

Great News! The first batch of preordered cemetery CD's were recently put in the mail, and many have already received their copy. Nice compliments are already coming in. If you want to order one, please read the details below. Additionally, the first of the book sets are just about ready to be mailed, and I'm really anxious to see those. Betty Sharp Cemetery CD: The Cemetery CD features all of the near 400 cemeteries, three hundred of which are in Rowan County, and about 75-80 cemeteries on the borders of Carter, Elliott, Fleming and Morgan counties, including color photos of all but a few cemeteries in the out county areas. The CD’s will contain all the individual cemetery files, plus all of the cemeteries combined into one large file which makes for very fast search of any individual in all of the cemeteries. A typical search through all 375 cemeteries can locate an individual in 2-3 seconds, vs possibly an hour or so searching through the books for a person. Additionally the CD’s will contain two Installable Viewers, to view, search and print any of the files on the CD. Instructions for installing and using the Viewers will be included. The CD's are Warranted to work in any computer using Windows 95, 98 or ME with a CD ROM drive. A CD found defective will be replaced free of charge upon returning the CD. Cost of the CD is $36.00 including shipping. Payment must be received in advance made payable to “Dewie E. Black”, P.O. Box 1134, LaBelle, FL 33975. Phone: 863-675-0205 or 863-675-6491, or Fax: 863-675-6491, E-Mail: dewie@olsusa.com

Hello I Got This Obit Sent to Me Out Of The News Journal Mansfield Ohio Newspaper December 18 1981 It is My Grandfather!!! Thanks You Sherry Kiner For Helping Me and Getting My Grandpa's Obit!!!! Gregory Services SHELBY-Funeral Services for William A Gregory, 75 of 253 Broadway who died early Thursday morning in Shelby Memorial Hospital after a short illness, will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Barkdull Funeral Home by The Rev William L. Medley Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery Friends may call this Afternoon And Evening Mr. Gregory was Born June 10 1906, Morehead Ky, And Lived in the Shelby area for 33 years before He has been employed at The Ohio Seamless Tube Company His retirement in 1969. He also Operated Gregory's Produce for many years Survivors include Four Sons William R. of Bradenton Fla, Darrell L. Of Sagamore Hills, Ohio, Richard M. Of Shelby And Lowell of Houston Texas, A Step Son Danville Mynhier Of Reynoldsburg Ohio. A Brother Homer Of Bradenton Fla; And Four Sisters Mrs. Corda Murray And Mrs. Cora Nelson Of Bradenton Fla And Mrs. Maggie Armstrong And Myrtle McDaniel both of Morehead Ky His Wife Ida Mae Gregory Died in 1973 Homer Gregory Now Resides in Morehead Rowan County Please Look Where Everyone Else Lives Since 1981 And Who is living since then For More on On William And My Family Please see my homepage I Have updated Info!! Julia Carol GREGORY Levesque Homepage http://home.talkcity.com/MainSt/juliacarol <A HREF="http://home.talkcity.com/MainSt/juliacarol ">Julia's Talkcity Homepage</A>

At 7:14 AM -0800 2/28/2001, Carlis Wilson wrote: >Hi Everyone. > >I am new to the list! > >Is there anyone with Hanes data? > >I would like info. on Robert, Edward, Carl and Jim >Hanes. > >Will share what I have. Carlis, My database has a Robert Hanes who married Alla (Allie) Quesinberry, daughter of Andrew Quesinberry and Isabell Johnson. Alla was born 1901. Would this be the right generation for your Robert Hanes? http://www.best.com/~tpettit/family/pettit/FG03/FG03_454.htm Unfortunately, that's all I have on him, just his name. No dates or other family members. I couldn't find any Hanes families in the 1880, 1900, 1910 or 1920 censuses of Rowan Co. They seem to be relatively recent arrivals to the area, and most of my data is from before 1910. -- Teri

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Hi Cynthia, I would appreciate a look up. I am looking for a marriage record for William Henry Caudill (b. 16 Mar 1882) married Maude Jane Leadingham (B. 03Oct 1884), they were married 17 Nov 1904 either in Morehead, Rowan County, KY., or may have been Carter Co. Maude was from Olive Hill. If there is a record I would love a copy. What records do they have in Rowan Co., Courthouse as far as birth records? Thanks for whatever help you can give me. Betty ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cynthia Adams" <cadams68@hotmail.com> To: <KYROWAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2001 11:49 PM Subject: Lookups in Rowan County, KY > Hello! I live in Morehead and will be glad to do lookups for anyone. Terri > and Kathy, email me directly with the specifics of you lookup and I will see > what I can find for you. > > Cynthia (Fisher) Adams > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > > > ============================== > Add as many as 10 Good Years To Your Life > If you know how to reduce these risks. > http://www.thirdage.com/health/wecare/hearthealth/index.html > >

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Is there a library in or near Morehead, Kentucky which has indexed obituaries from which I might get a copy of a 1971 obituary? Kathy

At 2:28 PM -0800 2/20/2001, kalmich@pop.mindspring.com wrote: >Is there a library in or near Morehead, Kentucky which has indexed >obituaries from which I might get a copy of a 1971 obituary? > Kathy, There are two libraries in Morehead that have microfilms of obituaries from Rowan County newspapers. One is the University library, the other is the County library. Coverage is spotty on the early years, but 1971 should be no problem. The microfilms per se are not indexed by name. If you know the date of death it should be no problem to scan the relevant week, though. The microfilms can be borrowed on interlibrary loan through the University of Kentucky. See instructions here: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kygenweb/sources/ukfilm.html Additionally, about 4 years ago the Genealogy Section of the Rowan County Historical Society started an obituary file, where obituaries are photocopied by volunteers, attached to a large index card, and filed in boxes. These boxes are stored in the Genealogy and Local History room at the county library in Morehead. There is no "index" to the boxes, but since they are in alphabetical order by name of the deceased, lookup is easy. I believe that coverage is complete from the date that the project started, but is spotty before then. The majority of the obits in it are not taken from the microfilms, but rather obtained by photocopying the personal obituary collections of Society members. So whether it contains a given obit from before 1996 or so tends to depend on whether some Society member was interested in clipping it when it first ran. Additionally, when somebody visiting the library copies an obit from the microfilm, they often make an extra copy for the obit file boxes. (I did when I was last there.) But, so far as I know, there has been no concerted effort to copy all the obits from the microfilms into the file boxes. I also don't know whether there is anyone in Morehead who will do lookups in the obituary file boxes on behalf of those who live elsewhere. (I live in California and it's been about 3 years since I last visited Kentucky, so I can't help. There are actually several obits I'd like to look up myself, one from 17 Feb 1971. It wouldn't happen to be the same person, would it? :-) -- Teri Pettit

Here is a list of other common (and not so common) tombstone symbols. You might want to print this off and carry it with you when you go tombstone hunting : Religious: Angels - Angels mean spirituality and they guard the tomb. Bible - A single Holy Bible is often found on Christian stones. Holy Books (2) - on Mormon headstones indicates the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Holy Books (3) - on Mormon Headstones, these indicate The Scripture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine & Covenants. Chalice - Usually used to represent the Sacraments. Crescent - the deceased was probably a Muslim. Crown - The soul's achievement and the Glory of life after death. Cross - the Cross is an emblem of faith. There are many different types of crosses and each may mean something different. For a good explanation of the various types of crosses, see http://www.alsirat.com/symbols/cross.html, a part of The City of the Silent. Heart (Sacred) - Usually found in Catholic cemeteries, this heart refers to the suffering of Christ for our sins. Menorah - An emblem of Judaism Star of David or Mogen David - Recognized as the international symbol of Judaism. Mortality: Arrow - Mortality Broken Column - This image represents the decay. It usually represents the loss of the Family head. Candle being Snuffed - Loss of life. Coffin - mortality. Figure with Dart - Mortality Grim Reaper - Death personified. Hourglass - Time has run out. Scythe - An instrument of the harvest, death cuts us down. Skull and or Skull/ Crossed Bones - Death. Spade or Crossed Spade and Shovel - Death Trade and Occupation: (emblems that MIGHT indicate a person's occupation in life) Barber Bowl (for bleeding) & Razor. Butcher - an axe, steel knife and cleaver. Farmer: - Coulter (type of hoe), flail (threshing implement), swingletree (rod for beating flax), stalk of corn. Gardener - Rake & Spade. Mason - Wedge & Level Mariner: - Anchor, Sextant & Cross Staff. Merchant - Scales, some type of sign. Minister - Bible Shoemaker - Leather cutter's Knife, Nippers, Sole cutter & Awl Smith - Crown, Hammer & Anvil Teacher - Open Book. Weaver - Loom, Shuttle & Stretchers. Wright - (a worker skilled in the manufacture especially of wooden objects --usually used in combination <shipwright> <wheelwright> - Compasses Resurrection, Eternal Life, Immortality: Angel, Flying or Trumpeting - Rebirth; Resurrection. Bird or Bird Flying - Eternal life, Resurrection. Cross: - The Cross means resurrection to many Christians. Dove, Flying - Resurrection. Flame, Light, Lamp or Torch: - Immortality of the Spirit, Resurrection. Garland or Wreath - Symbol of saintliness and glory, Victory in death. Horns -- The Resurrection Ivy - Immortality Rooster- Awakening; Resurrection. Star - Death could not overpower the Light of the Spirit which still shines in the darkness. Sun - A symbol of light and warmth, renewed life and life everlasting. Trumpeters -- Harbingers of the Resurrection Urn - Immortality (The storing of the vital organs was of extreme importance to the ancient Egyptians who believed that life would be restored through the vital organs placed in the urn). Animals: Birds - Eternal life or resurrection. Butterfly - Short-life. Dog - Implies a good master worthy of love. Dove - Seen in both Christian and Jewish cemeteries, the dove means innocence and/ or peace. Lamb - Usually marks the grave of a child and means Innocence. Lion - The Lion's eternal watch guards the tomb and stands for Courage. Rooster - Awakening; Resurrection. Plants: Fruits -- Eternal plenty as in the fruit of life. Full-Blown Rose - The deceased died in the prime of life Ivy -- Ivy stands for friendship and also immortality. Laurel -- A symbol of worldly accomplishment and heroism. Lily - The virgins' flower and also the symbol of innocence and purity. Morning Glory - Signifies the beginning of Life Oak., Oak Leaves and Acorn - Oak leaves on tombs can stand for power, authority or victory. Often seen on Military tombs. Palm Branch - Signifies Victory and Rejoicing Poppy - Eternal Sleep. Roses - Roses signify completion and the brevity of earthly existence. Rosemary - Rosemary is for remembrance. Thistles can also stand for remembrance. Thistle - Deceased was of Scottish descent. Tree or Trees A Tree stands for life. A Tree Sprouting stands for life everlasting. Tree Trunk stands for the brevity of life. Stones shaped liked Tree Stumps usually signify that the deceased was a member of The Woodmen of the World Weeping Willow Tree - Perpetual Mourning; Grief. Wheat Strands or Sheaves - The divine harvest. Miscellaneous: Broken Ring -- The family circle has been severed. Cherub - Cherubs are angelic and signify innocence. Crossed Swords - Military person of high rank. Hands: Hands in cemeteries are usually in one of the following four positions; clasping, praying, pointing, and blessing. Hand, Pointing Up - Pathway to heaven. Hands, Clasped - Farewells or the bond of marriage Hands, Praying - Asking God for Eternal life. Hands, Blessing - Blessing of those left behind. Harp - Praise to the God. Heart - Love. Stylized hearts stand for the affection of the living for the dead. Two joined hearts on a stone mark a marriage, Rod or Staff - Comfort for the bereaved. Stars and Stripes Around Eagle -- Eternal vigilance and liberty. Often seen on military markers. Urn with Flame -- Undying remembrance Initials of Fraternal Organizations: AOH- Ancient Order of Hibernians BPOE- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks CAR- Children of the American Revolution DAR- Daughters of the American Revolution FOE- Fraternal Order of Eagles FOP- Fraternal Order of Police F&AM- Free and Accepted Masons GAR- Grand Army of the Republic I.O.R.M.- Improved Order of Red Men IOF- Independant Order of Foresters IOOF- Independant Order of Odd Fellows IOJD- International Order of Job's Daughters J.O.A.M.- Junior Order of American Mechanics J.O.U.A.M.- Junior Order of United American Mechanics K.of C.- Knights of Columbus K.of P.- Knights of Pythias KT- Knights Templar LOM- Loyal Order of Moose M.W.A. Modern Woodmen of America N.O.W. Neighbors of Woodcraft RA- Royal Academy RA- Royal Arcanum R.A.M.- Royal Arch Masons *R.N.A. Royal Neighbors of America SAR- Sons of the American Revolution S.F.W.C. Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle U.S.A.- United States Army U.S.A.F.- United States Air Force U.S.M.C.- United States Marine Corp U.S.N.- United States Navy YMCA- Young Men's Christian Association YWCA- Young Women's Christian Association W.C. Woodmen Circle W.O.W. Woodmen of the World W.O.W. Women of Woodcraft FRATERNAL ACRONYMS: AAONMS Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Masonic) ("The Shriners") AASR Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (Masonic) ABA American Benefit Association AF&AM Ancient Free and Accepted Masons AMD Allied Masonic Degree AMORC Ancient and Mystical Order Rosae Crucis(Rosicrucians) AMOS Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans (see IOOF) AOF Ancient Order Of Foresters AOH Ancient Order Of Hibernians AOKMC Ancient Order Of Knights of Mystic Chain AOUW Ancient Order Of United Workmen ALOH American Legion of Honor APA American Protective Association AUM Ancient Order of Mysteries (MASONS) AUSA Association of the United States Army AUV Association of Union Veterans BARE Benefit Association Of Railway Employees BAY Brotherhood of American Yeomen BKA Benevolent Knights Association BKofM Black Knights of Molders BPOE Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks BPOEW Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World BofRTM Brotherhood of Rail Road Track Men BLE Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers BLF&E Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Engineers BRT Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen CBL Catholic Benevolent Legion CD of A Catholic Daughters of America CKofA Catholic Knights of America CMBA Catholic Mutual Benefit Association COOF Catholic Order of Foresters CTAS Catholic Total Abstinence Society CBKA Commandery Benevolent Knights Association CCTAS Crusaders-Catholic Total Abstinence Society DAC Daughters of the American Colonists DAR (NSDAR) National Society Daughters of the American Revolution DAV Disabled American Veterans D of A Daughters of America DoL Daughters of Liberty DAN Daughters of the Nile (Masonic) DOKK Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan (Knights of Pythias) DOLLUS Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States DUV Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War ECV E Clampus Vitus EAU Equitable Aid Union EBA Emerald Beneficial Association FAM Free and Accepted Masons F&AM Free and Accepted Masons FCB Knights of Pythias FLT Independent Order of Odd Fellows FOE Fraternal Order of Eagles FOAST Fraternal Order of Alaska State Troopers FOF Fraternal Order of Firefighters FOP Fraternal Order of Police GALSTPTR German American Legion of St. Peter GAR Grand Army of the Republic GLAUM Grand Lodge Ancient Order of Mysteries- Masonic Order GLDS Grand Lodge Daughters of Scotia GUOOF Grand United Order of Odd Fellows HZ Haro Zaro IBBH International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Helpers ICBU Irish Catholic Benevolent Union IHSV Red Cross of Constantine IOA International Order of Alhambra IODE Independent Order, Daughters of the Empire IOGT International Order of Good Templars IOH Improved Order of Heptasophs IOHH International Order of Hoo-Hoo IOI Independent Order of Immaculates IOKP Independent Order of Knights of Pythias IOOF Independent Order of Odd Fellows IOOF-PM Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Past Master ISH Independent Sons of Honor IOStL Independent Order of St. Luke IOF Independent Order of Foresters IORM Improved Order of Redmen (Sons of Liberty) IOR Independent Order of Rechabites IOV International Order of Vikings IUOM Independent United Order of Mechanics IWW Industrial Workers of the World IOF Independent Order of Foresters IOOF Independent Order of Odd Fellows IOJD Independent Order of Job's Daughters IORG International Order of Rainbow Girls (Masonic) ISDA Italian Sons and Daughters of America JOAM Junior Order of American Mechanics JOUAM Junior Order of United American Mechanics JAOUW Junior Order-Ancient Order of United Workmen JOUAM Junior Order-Order of United American Mechanics KC Knights of Columbus KGC Knights of the Golden Chain KGC Knights of the Golden Circle KGE Knights of the Golden Eagle KGL Knight Grand Legion KLH Knights and Ladies of Honor KM Knights Militant (See KKK) KofC Knights of Columbus KofFM Knights of Father Matthew KFM Knights of Father Matthew KofH Knights of Honor KOL Knights of Labor KofL Knights of Loyola KM Knights of Malta (Masonic) KMC Knights of the Mystic Chain KOTM Knights of the Macabees KPC Knights of Peter Claver KofTM Knights of the Macabees KP Knights of Pythias KofP Knights of Pythias KSC Knights of St. Columbkille KG Knights of St. George KSTG Knights of St. George KSTI Knights of St. Ignatius KofSJ Knights of St. John KSTJ Knights of St. Joseph KSL Knights of St. Lawrence KSTM Knights of St. Martin KofSTP Knights of St. Patrick KSTP Knights of St. Paul KSTP Knights of St. Peter KSTT Knights of St. Thomas KofSTW Knights of St. Wenceslas KT Knights of Tabor KofT Knights of Tabor KT Knights Templars (Masonic) KWM Knights of Wise Men KGE Knights of Golden Eagle KHC Knights of Holy Cross KKK Knights of Klu-Klux Klan KOTM Knights of Macabees KSF Knights of Sherwood Forest LAOH Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians LDG Independent Order of Foresters LGAR Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic LKofA Loyal Knights of America LOL Loyal Order Orange Lodge (The Orange Order){Orange Men} LOM Legion of the MOOSE LOOM Loyal Order of the MOOSE LOVUS Legion of Valor of the United States MBS Mutual Benefit Society MOLLUS Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States MOOSE Loyal Order of the Moose MOPH Military Order of the Purple Heart MOVPER Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Mystic Realm (Grotto) (Masonic) MRA Royal Arcanum MCL Marine Corps League MWA Modern Woodmen of America NCOA Non-Commissioned Officers Association (Military Society) NEOP New England Order of Protection NOK New Order Knights (see KKK) NL Navy League NSDAR National Society Daughters of American Revolution NSSUP National Society Sons of Utah Pioneers NU National Union OofA Order of Amaranth (Masonic) OCF Order of Chosen Friends OofUF Order of United Friends OGC Order of the Golden Cross ODHS Des Schwestern Verbandes (Sisters of the Federation OES Order of the Eastern Star OSC Order of Scottish Clans (St. Andrew's Societies) OUAM Order of United American Mechanics PFofA Patriotic Friends of America PH The Order of Patrons of Husbandry (The Grange) PM Patriarchs Militant (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) POSA Patriotic Order of the Sons of America RA Royal Academy RA Royal Arcanum RAM Royal Arch Masons RC Republican Club RMOKHSJ The Religious and Military Order of Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem RSGF Royal Society of Good Fellows RSM Royal and Select Masons ROJ Royal Order of Jesters (Masonic) RSTV Rite of St. Vaclara RSTV Rite of St. Vita RK Roman Knights RTT Royal Templars of Temperance SAR Sisters of the American Revolution SAR Sons of the American Revolution SBCL Saint Bonifazius Catholic Union SBL Society B. Lafayette SCV Sons of the Confederate Veterans SofE Sons of England SMAA Scandinavian Mutual Aid Association SNA-AUM Shrine of North America SR Scottish Rite (Masonic Order) SofSt.G Sons of St. George ST Sons of Temperance ST.G SoNY St. George's Society of New York SUVCW Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War SV Sons of Veterans of the United States of America TCL Tall Ceders of Lebanon (Masonic) TH Temple of Honor and Temperance-Independent Order of Odd Fellows TPLF Temple of Honor and Temperance, IOOF TROA The Retired Officer's Association UAOD United Ancient Order of Druids UCV United Confederate Veterans UDC United Daughters of the Confederacy UFL Union Fraternal League UFM United Friends of Michigan UOPF United Order of Pilgrim Fathers VFW Veterans of Foreign Wars WKSC White Knights of the Southern Cross (See KKK) WOW Woodmen of the World YMCA Young Men's Christian Association YWCA Young Women's Christian Association Initials after ancestors' names may provide useful information. The following list includes initials you may come across when reading old wills or other documents. a.a.s. died in the year of his/her age (anno aetitis suae) ( 86 y/o died in year 86) d.s.p. died without issue (decessit sine prole legitima) d.s.p.l. died without legitimate issue (decessit sine prole mascula supersita) d.s.p.m.s. died without surviving male issue (decessit sine prole mascula supersita) d.s.p.s died without surviving issue (decessit sine prole supersita) d.unm died unmarried d.v.p. died in the lifetime of his father (decessit vita patris) d.v.m. died in the lifetime of his mother (decessit vita matris) Et al and others (et alia) Inst present month (instans) Liber book or volume Nepos grandson Nunc Nuncapative will, an oral will, written by a witness Ob he/she died (obit) Rel. or Relict widow or widower (relicta/relictus) Res. or Residue widow or widower Sic so or thus, exact copy as written Testes witnesses Ult late (ultimo) Ux or vs wife (uxor) Viz namely (videlicet) My Homepage <A HREF="Julias AOLHomepage">Julia Carol GREGORY Levesque 's Family</A> http://hometown.aol.com/crazyjcl/myhomepage/heritage.html This Was Updated Today

Hi All, Great news! The Rowan County Historical Society is proud to announce that its cemetery project is in the final stage of completion. The book sets are ready to be printed, and the CD's are ready to be cut and shipped. Society member Dewie Black is in complete charge of the production of both and for the handling of all orders, a tremendous task for any individual. He along with the Cemetery Project Committee members are so excited about the first release of their cemetery surveys. Quoting Dewie, "I don't think anyone can imagine the enormity, the completeness, and the beauty the cemetery books will entail. The CD is just going to be out of sight in performance. Owning either the book set or the CD will be a real treasure." Complete ordering details are described below. Be sure to contact Dewie if you're interested in placing an order or have any questions. He does have a new e-mail address <dewie@olsusa.com> in case you have contacted him before at his old address. As soon as the word spread that the Rowan County cemeteries were almost finished being surveyed, a lot of orders were placed for both kinds of the documentation. Now's the time to get in on the preorders of the first printing of the book set and the CD. Sincerely, Betty Sharp Cemetery Book Set: The Cemetery Book set consists of (5) volumes and over 1000 pages and includes photos of all but a few out county cemeteries. Four volumes cover the (300) Rowan County Cemeteries and the fifth covers the (75) or so cemeteries bordering Rowan County, including Carter, Elliott, Fleming and Morgan Counties. The books will be beautifully bound with semi soft covers and feature one or more of the Rowan County cemeteries in color, with a plastic overlay for protection. This project was 3 ½ years, over 12,000 hours, and involving over 100 volunteers in the making. There is nothing now or before that can even begin to compare with the beauty and completeness of these books. Estimated shipment of the books is about 3-4 weeks. Cost of the complete set of five books is $75.00 plus $15.00 for shipping ($90.00 total). All orders must be submitted at the same time in order to get the quoted price. Payment must be received in advance, made payable to “Dewie E. Black”, P.O. Box 1134, LaBelle, FL 33975. Phone: 863-675-0205 or 863-675-6491, or Fax: 863-675-6491, E-Mail: dewie@olsusa.com Cemetery CD: The Cemetery CD features all of the near 400 cemeteries, three hundred of which are in Rowan County, and about 75-80 cemeteries on the borders of Carter, Elliott, Fleming and Morgan counties, including color photos of all but a few cemeteries in the out county areas. The CD’s will contain all the individual cemetery files, plus all of the cemeteries combined into one large file which makes for very fast search of any individual in all of the cemeteries. A typical search through all 375 cemeteries can locate an individual in 2-3 seconds, vs possibly an hour or so searching through the books for a person. Additionally the CD’s will contain two Installable Viewers, to view, search and print any of the files on the CD. Instructions for installing and using the Viewers will be included. The CD's are Warranted to work in any computer using Windows 95, 98 or ME with a CD ROM drive. A CD found defective will be replaced free of charge upon returning the CD. Cost of the CD is $36.00 including shipping. Payment must be received in advance made payable to “Dewie E. Black”, P.O. Box 1134, LaBelle, FL 33975. Phone: 863-675-0205 or 863-675-6491, or Fax: 863-675-6491, E-Mail: dewie@olsusa.com

I'm sorry i know nothing of the Photo Album you are asking about. please advise me as to what you are referring to. jma1927@aol.com

Hello! Just curious about the status of the Pictorial History Book .. Had received a postal card in Aug. 2000 from The Rowan co Hist.society .. Know it is a tremendous job.. and probably is still being worked on.. but just in case it had been sent out..and there be a chance my mail was lost.. (it's happened over the holidays) thought I'd check. Happy Valentine day to everyone! Shirley Husbands line: Fletcher, Alderson

Hello Are You Part Of The Smedley Family?? Or Any Other Cousin!! If So Please Contact Me I'd love to hear from You! If You Have Grandparents Pictures Please Let Me see Them!! I Am Descendent Of These Wonderful Rowan County Kentucky And Surrounding Area's Families!! These are who My Grandparents are!!! SMEDLEY GREGORY FOSTER HICKS TRIPPLET MAUZY ARGABRIGHT CONNYER JONES BROWN ELLINGTON STAMPER FLETCHER CASSITY CLOE ARNOLD HORNBECK CROSE CHAPMAN And More My Homepage is <A HREF="http://home.talkcity.com/MainSt/juliacarol ">Julia Talkcity Homepage</A> http://home.talkcity.com/MainSt/juliacarol Please Sign My Guest Page so I know who Visited it!!!