My Clarkson family was in Shelby co KY before 1803. Does anyone have access to Shelby co Ky deeds to see if there are any pre-1803 deeds for them???? My William Clarkson was born in VA and so were some of his children until 1799. However, I can't find the county that he came from. Any help would be appreciated. Donna

In a message dated 3/15/2000 5:26:16 AM, tacii@olg.com writes: << > Shelby County Kentucky Resource > Holdings > > SHELBY COUNTY: > > Deeds 1792-1866; tax books 1774-97, 1799-1809, 1811-1830, 1835-37, 1840-75, 1879-92; > Compiled By and permission given to place on web page by: > > Sandi Gorin - 205 Clements Ave., Glasgow, KY 42141-3409 > 502-651-9114 - sgorin@glasgow-ky.com > GORIN GEN PUB: Gorin Gen Pub Where can I find these two books? I'm interested in finding where my William Clarkson/clarkston/Claxton came from in VA. He was in Shelby Co KY but I don't know when he first came. I hope that someone can help me. Donna >> I too need the tax records from 1810-1824 to check for Joseph STAPLES, so if you find out where to get them please let me know too :-) Thank you, Jacci

Seeking info on CARRIE NICHOLSON of Fisherville, Ky. She was born in late 1800's is all I know. Please drop a line if you have any more info or a family connection. Thanks George

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At 12:23 AM 03/11/2000 -0600, you wrote: >They told me the 2000 Census papers were very indepth. I heard they >ask income bracket, and all the things you said they didn't have on >it. They are even having discussions on talk shows about how so much >info isn't any of there business. Haven't seen one yet just listening >to it discussed on the radio. Helen > > To All..... Like the IRS, there are two Census Forms. A short form and a long form. Some people get the short and some get the long. Don't know if it is a random thing or based on a percentage basis. By the way I understand the Census Bureau is look for part-timers ($12.00 per hour) to help them in their enumerations. Who better than a genealogist to fill the breech? Regards, Rebel L. Kreklow San Diego

In a message dated 3/10/00 11:25:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, john@johnwall.com writes: << BUT on the other hand 70 years ago our ancestors didn't have computers, the web, and programs like Family Tree Maker. I figure my gg-grandchildren will have tons more information on the family than I'll ever get. 70 years from now, "Gosh, can you imagine. My gg-grandparents actually got by with only a Pentium III, 400 MHz computer with a measly 9 GB hard drive." >> John, True....so true!!! My kids couldn't believe I survived my childhood without a ninetendo!! Deborah

They told me the 2000 Census papers were very indepth. I heard they ask income bracket, and all the things you said they didn't have on it. They are even having discussions on talk shows about how so much info isn't any of there business. Haven't seen one yet just listening to it discussed on the radio. Helen ----- Original Message ----- From: "G. Harris" <harris@globalreach.net> To: <KYSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 10, 2000 8:38 PM Subject: [KYSHELBY] 2000 Census > Just got my 2000 Census papers, spent about 5 minutes filling them out, and am sitting now thinking about how frustrated our descendants are going to be 70 years from now when these things become public. All they ask for is name, sex, age, birthday, and race - nothing about occupation, years in country, where born, education, where parents are from, values of estate/property, etc - all those things that make reading those old census reports so interesting. > Sorry if this is too far off-topic - just a thought. > > George > > > >

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You're right. They should ask something a little more in-depth. BUT on the other hand 70 years ago our ancestors didn't have computers, the web, and programs like Family Tree Maker. I figure my gg-grandchildren will have tons more information on the family than I'll ever get. 70 years from now, "Gosh, can you imagine. My gg-grandparents actually got by with only a Pentium III, 400 MHz computer with a measly 9 GB hard drive." John W. Wall john@johnwall.com eFax (603) 687-0482 home page: http://www.johnwall.com genealogy page: http://www.johnwall.com/family/tree.htm -----Original Message----- From: DKDavNport@aol.com <DKDavNport@aol.com> To: KYSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com <KYSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, March 10, 2000 6:48 PM Subject: Re: [KYSHELBY] 2000 Census >In a message dated 3/10/00 9:36:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, >harris@globalreach.net writes: > ><< Just got my 2000 Census papers, spent about 5 minutes filling them out, >and am sitting now thinking about how frustrated our descendants are going to >be 70 years from now when these things become public. >> > >George, >I agree, I already filled mine out and was rather disappointed. I thought >they would be more in-depth. > >Deborah >Dallas, GA (born Louisville, KY) >

Just got my 2000 Census papers, spent about 5 minutes filling them out, and am sitting now thinking about how frustrated our descendants are going to be 70 years from now when these things become public. All they ask for is name, sex, age, birthday, and race - nothing about occupation, years in country, where born, education, where parents are from, values of estate/property, etc - all those things that make reading those old census reports so interesting. Sorry if this is too far off-topic - just a thought. George

In a message dated 3/10/00 9:36:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, harris@globalreach.net writes: << Just got my 2000 Census papers, spent about 5 minutes filling them out, and am sitting now thinking about how frustrated our descendants are going to be 70 years from now when these things become public. >> George, I agree, I already filled mine out and was rather disappointed. I thought they would be more in-depth. Deborah Dallas, GA (born Louisville, KY)

Seeking any info John William Gray born 1845 . Married Martha J. Mers? Can any one help? Jim

Seeking info on James Harrison Gray who was born 1817 Married Ann Adkins on 11-Jun-1835 in Nicholas County, KY. She was born 1819. Can any one help? Jim

Seeking info on James Gray born 1782 in VA married Agnes summer on 10-Jun-1802 in Mason County, Ky. Any help on these people? Jim

I corresponded with a woman quite awhile back about a WILLIAM WILLIAMS who married an Elizabeth. The woman I spoke with sent me a will for William Williams and it is dated February 1801 and was probated in a Shelby county court. The woman I spoke with was descended from William's daughter Nancy who married Samuel Bryant. I would like to speak with you again but have lost the address. Debra Carter tara37@comsys.net

Thanks Leon Glover ----- Original Message ----- From: G. Harris <harris@globalreach.net> To: <KYSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 06, 2000 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [KYSHELBY] Richard Ridgway > Leon, > Saw your message re Richard Ridgway and found some info in my copy of > "Shelby Co., KY Wills & Estates, 1792-1817" by Chas. M. Franklin; Heritage > House, Indianapolis, IN, 1986. > "Samuel Ridgway" was witness to the will of Peter Vardeman - will dated > 22 July 1808 and recorded Oct 1811. (page 34) > Also found a reference to the will of a "Richard Ridgway (Bk) 2, (pg) > 79, (dtd) 1806" in the "Estates" section, which consists of " . . . > inventories and administrators records that indicate that the below named > individuals are deceased but does not necessarily identify all of the names > of heirs of the deceased." (page 41) > Hope this helps some. > > George > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Leon Glover" <lglover@rectec.net> > To: <KYSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, March 06, 2000 11:20 PM > Subject: [KYSHELBY] Richard Ridgway > > > > Does anyone have any information on ancestors of Richard married Pheby > Adcock 10/16/1772 Buckingham County, VA. Then married Mary Garnett . I > understand he was in route to Kentucky Co in 1805 and was killed??? > > > > I saw one reference as Major??? Richard Ridgway. > > > > Son Richard married Nancy Ann Fore 22 Nov 1807 in Shelby Co. > > > > Thanks > > Leon Glover

Does anyone have any information on ancestors of Richard married Pheby Adcock 10/16/1772 Buckingham County, VA. Then married Mary Garnett . I understand he was in route to Kentucky Co in 1805 and was killed??? I saw one reference as Major??? Richard Ridgway. Son Richard married Nancy Ann Fore 22 Nov 1807 in Shelby Co. Thanks Leon Glover

Shelby County Historical Society, PO Box 444,Shelbyville, KY, 40066-0444 ----- Original Message ----- From: <WilburnLst@aol.com> To: <KYSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Montag, 6. März 2000 18:57 Subject: [KYSHELBY] Shelby Co Historical Society? > Does anyone have the address and phone number for the Shelby Co Historical > Society? I would greatly appreciate any info I can get on this organization! > > Thanks, > Ronda Houston ~ WilburnLst@aol.com > >

Leon, Saw your message re Richard Ridgway and found some info in my copy of "Shelby Co., KY Wills & Estates, 1792-1817" by Chas. M. Franklin; Heritage House, Indianapolis, IN, 1986. "Samuel Ridgway" was witness to the will of Peter Vardeman - will dated 22 July 1808 and recorded Oct 1811. (page 34) Also found a reference to the will of a "Richard Ridgway (Bk) 2, (pg) 79, (dtd) 1806" in the "Estates" section, which consists of " . . . inventories and administrators records that indicate that the below named individuals are deceased but does not necessarily identify all of the names of heirs of the deceased." (page 41) Hope this helps some. George ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leon Glover" <lglover@rectec.net> To: <KYSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 06, 2000 11:20 PM Subject: [KYSHELBY] Richard Ridgway > Does anyone have any information on ancestors of Richard married Pheby Adcock 10/16/1772 Buckingham County, VA. Then married Mary Garnett . I understand he was in route to Kentucky Co in 1805 and was killed??? > > I saw one reference as Major??? Richard Ridgway. > > Son Richard married Nancy Ann Fore 22 Nov 1807 in Shelby Co. > > Thanks > Leon Glover