It's a good place to research surrounding counties, too. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 7:53 AM Subject: [MADKY-L] Obituaries > The question was raised about locating an obituary in the 1930's. Copies > of > Madison Co. obituaries are in the Archives at Eastern Kentucky University > in > Richmond. They are arranged and indexed by year. However, obituaries > were > not copied and indexed for all years when I was last there. EKU also has > microfilm of local newspapers. It is a great place in which to do Madison > Co. > research. > Jay > > > > > ==== MADKY Mailing List ==== > Madison Co. KYGenWeb Page - > http://www.rootsweb.com/~kymadiso/madison.html > >

The question was raised about locating an obituary in the 1930's. Copies of Madison Co. obituaries are in the Archives at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond. They are arranged and indexed by year. However, obituaries were not copied and indexed for all years when I was last there. EKU also has microfilm of local newspapers. It is a great place in which to do Madison Co. research. Jay

Although nothing on the internet can replace documentation obtained from primary sources (records created at the time of the event), if one wants to know more about Boonesborough, the internet is a good place to begin your education--and searches. Do a google.com search for *boonesborough* A number of hits will come up, and an exploration of each link will give you additional information, it seems, including a map of the area. I began my education about Boonesborough by studying whatever I could find about Col. Richard Henderson. This included searching mostly North Carolina records. My direct ancestor, whose only surviving son migrated later to Henderson Co., KY, was William Williams. He died on or about Christmas day 1775 at Boonesborough. Fortunately, there is an unrecorded will made at Boonesborough among the records of Granville Co., NC. Among the witnesses to the will was John Floyd. But, William Williams, brother of Col. [sometimes called that by Henderson] John Williams, was only one of my ancestors who migrated to and from Boonesborough. Others: Michael Stoner, George Boone [probable], Jesse Oldham of Caswell Co., NC. Good luck with the surname Miller!!! Perhaps William Harris Miller's works on many early families [interrelated, of course] of Madison Co., KY will give you a head start. Here is the full title of his hefty book. It has been filmed by Family History Library and probably can be ordered [for a fee] to your local LDS family history center. It will take you a long time to plow through it. A diligent search may turn up a hard copy in your vicinity. History and genealogies of the families of Miller, Woods, Harris, Wallace, Maupin, Oldham, Kavanaugh and Brown : with interspersions of notes of the families of Dadney [should be Dabney], Reid, Martin, Broaddus, Gentry, Jarman, Jameson, Ballard, Mullins, Michie, Moberley, Covington, Browning, Duncan, Yancey and others Use with caution. Check against original records, particularly the deeds/probates of Madison Co., KY and for the Oldhams, against the records of Caswell Co., NC. Miller has mixed up a group of Jefferson Co., KY Oldhams with those of Madison Co., KY--they having different migration routes to Kentucky. Probably related in Virginia, but difficult to prove!!! Hope this helps. Hint: I find the deeds of Madison Co., KY help me straighten out some of the family connections. The Commissioners deeds, seemingly of later date, are very helpful in discovering family relationships. (Look in both the grantor and grantee indexes, nicely typed, thank you very much, for the listing under C for Commissioner.) E.W.Wallace

I am searching to prove a daughter of Robert Harris, Sarah Harris, married David Hambleton. David resided in Louisa County and lives next to and by other Harris' including Robert and Benjamin. I have all of Mrs. Davis's books, but no where does David Hambleton (Hamilton) appear with his wife's maiden name. There are many women named Sarah Harris, and I feel one of them married David Hambleton about 1755. The Sarah I need, was born about 1736/37, married David Hambleton about 1755, had at least 10 children, and died in 1816 leaving a substantial amount of money, and slaves to her children. David Hambleton died about 1780, but he had a son named David Hambleton who is in the land records, and court records until after 1830. Some of the Harris' of Louisa Co., moved to the Kentucky area., and I was hoping a brother of Sarah Harris or sister, would surface. Thanks for the chance to post this information Donna Bray [email protected]

Dear K McGee You wrote in answer to Ira Harris's query about Obediah Harris the following: X-Message: #3 Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 19:48:43 -0800 From: K McGee <[email protected]> To: [email protected] From what I have in my stuff, I believe that most of your Obediahs were Quakers. I suspect that you could follow their family members in the Monthly Meeting records for Randolph Co. IN . . . That is, if they remained Quaker when they married and had children. I'm sorry that I don't have the IN books but I believe you might be able to find them in your library -- especially since you're there in IN. There also might be answers in the Q-R mail list archives. Since I'm supposed to be related to Wm Harris and Temperance Overton through their daughter, Elizabeth (spouse John Hudson). K McGee My response: Although I am interested somewhat in Harrises in Virginia in particular who may have been Quakers and others who may have been Baptists, I am particularly interested in any progeny of William Harris and his wife Temperance Overton. Reason; I am descended from Major Robert Harris and his wife Mourning [believed to be Glen or Glenn], son of William Harris and Temperance. I am descended from Robert's son, Christopher Harris, who died testate in Madison Co., KY ca 1798. (Robert's records are mainly in Louisa Co., VA but a few in Albemarle, and, of course, Hanover is largely a burned county.) Is John Hudson the person who died intestate before March 1733 in Hanover Co., VA? I have a copy of the transcribed/abstracted admin. bond filed by Elizabeth (X) Hudson, William Harris, and Daniel Patrick. This appears in a publication by Mrs. Rosalie Edith Davis, HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIA COURT RECORDS 1733-1735: DEEDS, WILLS AND INVENTORIES [Manchester, MO: Published by author, 1979] Do you think the William Harris who assisted in this bond is Elizabeth's father, or is he a brother? Give me your thoughts. Mrs. Davis has transcribed other records for Louisa Co. where Robert Harris and some other Harrises later resided. If you want to see her catalog, this is her website: __http://www.angelfire.com/va3/redavis/_ (http://www.angelfire.com/va3/redavis/) _ Remove the punctuation--rootsweb does not like the *raw* URL and rejects my messages if I don't add punctuation of some sort. Mrs. Davis notes *many surnames occurring in these [Hanover Co.] records will be found in Louisa County after its formation in 1742 and from 1761 in Albemarle county records.* I find Mrs. Davis's books of colonial Louisa Co. invaluable for my Harris research--those Harrises of that area, however--not all Harrises!!! There are several references in Hanover records to Charles Hudson. How is he related? Did Elizabeth remarry? E.W.Wallace [female]

Anyone working on Miller of Madison County? Was David Miller the father of William Miller at the Fort?

No. I'm looking for Davis. Uriah Davis Born - Maryland Marriages and children Married on 29 November 1812, Madison County, Kentucky, to Elizabeth Harris, with Tyree 1815-1882 Notes Uriah Davis Married Elizabeth Harris November 29, 1812/3 in Madison County, Kentucky Bond By : John Harris - November 27, 1812/3 Oath of age for Bride By : John Harris Uriah was in Saline Co Mo in 1818. 1880 census info on son Tyre Davis says Uriah was born in Maryland, Elizabeth in North Carolina. Tyre was a judge or something in Saline Co MO There was a Thomas Davis in Saline Co Mo with land near my Tyre Davis. -- Chuck Gibson <[email protected]>

Charles, On the second floor of William Young Library at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky are all the Kentucky newspapers. The library is open 24 hours a day during the school session. In the summer the hours change. Batha Karr researching Karr, Oldham, Parke, Wilmore of Madison County, Kentucky ----- Original Message ----- From: "charles friedly" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 3:33 PM Subject: Re: [MADKY-L] test > Erma, > > Thanks for reminding us how quiet this site has been. Let's get something > started. > > Is anyone doing obit look ups for Berea? My father's first cousin was > Homer Farris who died in a plane crash in South America March 22, 1934, > and I feel sure it was written up in the Berea newspaper at that time. > There were also write-ups about his being the pilot who flew the plane in > which the Prince of Wales traveled during his stay in South America. His > parents owned and operated the Colonial Hotel in Berea. > > I tried to find the obit once at Berea college Library but did not have > the correct date and was searching an earlier paper. > > Would appreciate any help. > > Maxine Bowling Friedly > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Erma N. Herrmann" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 3:03 PM > Subject: [MADKY-L] test > > >> testing to see if my new browser is letting my mail thru ok. been pretty >> quiet lately, >> >> thanks, >> Erma >> >> >> ==== MADKY Mailing List ==== >> Madison Co. KYGenWeb Page - >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~kymadiso/madison.html >> >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >> Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.2.0 - Release Date: 2/21/2005 >> >> > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.2.0 - Release Date: 2/21/2005 > > > ==== MADKY Mailing List ==== > Stuck on one of your Madison Co. ancestors? Can't get any help if you > don't post! Post today! > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.4.0 - Release Date: 2/22/2005 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.4.0 - Release Date: 2/22/2005

I have observed many more frequent messages regarding Garrard Co., KY than messages for the Madison Co., KY. That is mostly because many Garrard Co. messages have been gatewayed from other sites (mostly from Ancestry.com). That way the activity is increased for Garrard Co. on Rootsweb and maybe more connections are made. I wish messages regarding Madison Co. would also be gatewayed. Jay

Erma, Thanks for reminding us how quiet this site has been. Let's get something started. Is anyone doing obit look ups for Berea? My father's first cousin was Homer Farris who died in a plane crash in South America March 22, 1934, and I feel sure it was written up in the Berea newspaper at that time. There were also write-ups about his being the pilot who flew the plane in which the Prince of Wales traveled during his stay in South America. His parents owned and operated the Colonial Hotel in Berea. I tried to find the obit once at Berea college Library but did not have the correct date and was searching an earlier paper. Would appreciate any help. Maxine Bowling Friedly ----- Original Message ----- From: "Erma N. Herrmann" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 3:03 PM Subject: [MADKY-L] test > testing to see if my new browser is letting my mail thru ok. been pretty > quiet lately, > > thanks, > Erma > > > ==== MADKY Mailing List ==== > Madison Co. KYGenWeb Page - > http://www.rootsweb.com/~kymadiso/madison.html > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.2.0 - Release Date: 2/21/2005 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.2.0 - Release Date: 2/21/2005

testing to see if my new browser is letting my mail thru ok. been pretty quiet lately, thanks, Erma

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Is anyone researching Samuel Logan, who may have married Mary Polly Woods and Margaret Briscoe about 1798 and 1799 respectively in Madison County? Andrea Wieland Pacific Consulting Group, Inc. 2366 Eastlake Ave.. East, Suite 233 Seattle, WA 98102 Phone: 206-343-7214 Fax: 206-568-7761 Email: [email protected]

Emma Warmoth m. Steven H. Prewitt in Madison County, KY on 1-11-1875; bondsman was Morton Prewitt and consent was by Elizabeth Tubbs, mother of the bride. Apparently Elizabeth was a Warmoth and for some reason re-married to a Tubbs; does anyone know who Emma's father was? Gary Wheeler Cincinnati

Emma Warmoth m. Steven H. Prewitt in Madison County, KY on 1-11-1875; bondsman was Morton Prewitt and consent was by Elizabeth Tubbs, mother of the bride. Apparently Elizabeth was a Warmoth and for some reason re-married to a Tubbs; does anyone know who Emma's father was?

-----Original Message----- From: Meredith Thompson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 1:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: genealogy conference *********** The Holiday Inn in Anderson, Indiana (Exit 26 on I-69) will play host to the Indiana Genealogical Society's annual conference on Saturday, April 2, 2005. George G. Morgan, noted author and columnist for Ancestry.com, will speak at four sessions. Other sessions will focus on family photos, school records and researching Catholic ancestors. There will be various vendors (including the Illinois State Genealogical Society and the Ohio Genealogical Society) and a Computer Resource Center staffed by IGS, where attendees can view demonstrations of websites, data CDs and other software. The Anderson Public Library (http://www.and.lib.in.us) will have a Research Lock-In on Friday, April 1st from 5 to 8 pm. Conference and vendor registration forms are available on the IGS website at http://www.indgensoc.org/conference.html ************************************ Meredith Thompson Newsletter editor & website manager Indiana Genealogical Society http://www.indgensoc.org ************************************

Hello- I am new to this list as well. I have been researching the Bryum/Byram, Davis, and Goins/Gowens families primarily; especially those that moved from VA to KY to Indiana. I am researching in particular James Byram, his wife Nellie Davis (father Joshua Davis), their daughter Maria Byram and their son-in-law Thomas Goins. All three families were from Madison Co., KY prior to moving to Decatur Co/Tipton Co., IN. Researching is difficult due to the popularity of James, Joshua and Thomas in their respective family lines of Byram, Davis and Goins. I believe my Thomas Goins is the one that married Mary Davis in Madison Co., KY on 5-13-1841 initially (father Francis Goins, gfather Joseph Goins, GGgrandfather William) and then married Maria/Mariah Byram later most likely in Indiana. Unfortunately his father's name is too difficult to read on his death certificate (Gracon? Goins b. in VA, mother b. VA) which doesn't match up to my census information. Thomas did have a son named James Goins b. abt 1848 in Kentucky prior to being married to Maria Byram. I believe Nellie and Mary are from the same Davis' lines in Madison but I have been unable to piece them together. Any help would be greatly appreciated. More Details below. Dana Byram James Byram Born: Oct 07, 1797 in SC or Virginia Died: Apr 17, 1881 in Adams Twp, Decatur County, IN. Possibly a son of William Byram/Byrum Jr.. m. Nellie Davis (father Joshua Davis) Born: Abt. 1800 in Kentucky m: Jan 20, 1820 in Madison County, Kentucky src: Madison County Marriages Died: Bet. 1845 - 1850 in Adams Twp, Decatur County, IN Source: Cemetery Inscriptions, Decatur County, copied 1955-1956 Moved from Madison, KY to Decatur Co., IN between 1827 and 1831 based on birthdates of children. Children * Daniel Byram Age at death: 61 est. Born: Bet. 1819 - 1824 in Kentucky Died: Aft. 1880 Source: 1880 Census Census 1: 1880 in Daniel Byram, age 56, brother in law living with Michael and Margaret Shuppert, Adams Twp, Decatur County, IN T9-0273, page 297B m.Sarah A. Coleman * Nancy Byram Born: Abt. 1826 in Kentucky Died after 1850, listed in Adams Twp, Decatur County, IN, 1850 census * Henry Byram Age at death: 72 est. Born 1: Oct 1828 in Kentucky Aft. 1900 Source: 1900 Census Census 1: Jun 04, 1900 in Henry Bynum, age 75, uncle living with Alonzo and Ella Goins, Greensburg, Washington Twp, Decatur County, IN page 142 Believed to be handicapped/blind? * Nelly Byram Born: Abt. 1831 in Indiana Source: 1850 Census Census: Sep 23, 1850 in Adams Twp, Decatur County, IN, Roll 142, page 121 m. John W. Storm in Decatur Co., IN * Cynthia Ann Byram Born: Abt. 1836 in Indiana (1850) or Kentucky Source: 1850 Census Census: Sep 23, 1850 in Adams Twp, Decatur County, IN, Roll 142, page 121 m. James Moore 7-17-1852 in Decatur Co., IN * Maria Byram aka: Miriah Mariah Age at death: 59 est. Born 1: Abt. 1840 in Decatur County, Indiana Died: Nov 27, 1899 in Sugar Creek Twp, Decatur County, Indiana Source: Indiana Works Progress Administration Census M. Thomas Goins aka: Thomas Gowen, Goen Age at death: 81 Born: Nov 27, 1820 in Madison County, Kentucky Source1: Death Certificate, m: Bet. 1850 - 1863 based on Children's births Died: Mar 09, 1902 in Cicero Twp, Tipton County, IN Source: Death Certificate Census: Jun 11, 1900 in Thomas Goin, age 79, widowed, living with Albert & Sarah Shupperd (daughter), 305 South Fourth Street, Tipton City WD 1, Cicero Twp, Tipton County, T623, film 406, Book 1, Page 126b Source: 1900 Census Occupation: 1900 Carpenter * Margaret J. Byram Born: Abt. 1842 in Indiana Died: Aft. 1880 in Adams?, Decatur Co., Indiana Census 1: 1880 in Listed under Shuppert, Adams Twp, Decatur County, IN T9-0273, page 297B Census 2: Sep 23, 1850 in Adams Twp, Decatur County, IN, Roll 142, page 121 m.Michael Shuppert Born: Abt. 1844 in Indiana Died: Aft. 1880 Census 1: 1880 in Listed under Shuppert, Adams Twp, Decatur County, IN T9-0273, page 297B * Emily Byram Age at death: 73 Born: Mar 04, 1845 in Indiana Died: Dec 08, 1918 in Decatur County, Indiana m. George W. Shupperd Born: Jul 21, 1841 in Decatur County, Indiana Died: aft 1880 in Decatur County, Indiana?

Hello. I am new to the list and very much interested in connecting with anyone else researching or belonging to the surnames listed below. Many thanks, Crystal Murphy MURPHY - HUGHES - LYNCH - WILSON - SMITH - POWELL - SARGENT - HACKER - BURNS - BURNETT - SKIRVIN - FURNISH - MCKINNEY - ESTES - PERKINS - WAINSCOTT

Drury S. Ham (no other info) m. Mary Ross, d. of John Ross, Jr. and Polly Byrum, on 6-27-1831 in Madison County, KY; bondsman was David Ross and consent by John Ross, father of the bride (FB) & Watson Ham, oath of age of groom (OAG). Prior to this, the only mention of Drury Ham is in 1795 when he paid taxes in Madison County. Nancy E. Ham, b. abt. 1791 (estimated from the 1850 census when she gave her age as 59), m. William Long, b. abt. 1792 (estimated from the Madison Co. cemetery records listing his age at 66 when he died), on 4-3-1817 in Madison County; William d. 10-1-1858. In 1850, the census shows William, Nancy, and children Drurry (age 14 & b. in Ind.), Levi (age 22), Sarah (also age 22), and William (age 1). In 1860, the census shows Nancy as head of household, a Drura S. Ham (age 23), and an Amanda Ham (age 20). In 1870, Nancy is living in the household of Perry and Susannah Tudor Long, her son and daughter-in-law. I believe Drury S. Ham and Nancy E. Ham may be siblings, based on naming patterns for Nancy's son Drurry (Drury) probably being named after Drury S. Ham. I also believe the Drurry (Drury) who was age 14 in 1850 and Drura (Drury) S. Ham who was age 23 in 1860 are the same person. I think the enumerator probably misunderstood last names, since the age seems to fit. I also think Amanda is probably young Drury's spouse. Can anyone help confirm my suspicions? Gary W. wheeler Cincinnati

Looking for location of Bertha Bill grave, born approx. 1880, no death date known. She is one of my brick walls. The only mention I can find of her is her signature as a witness to the wedding of Fred Bill and Marie Gumbert Oct. 30, 1900 in Laurel Co. Fred is buried in the Richmond Cemetery--he was possibly her brother. I can find no marriage license or death cert. for her. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Myra ----- Original Message ----- From: "Donna Bray" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 11:41 PM Subject: Re: [MADKY-L] Queries needed for magazine > Query for Paint Lick Magazine > > Seeking information on the children of Mary Turner and Richard Johnson. > They were married in Madison Co., Kentucky in 1798. Mary was the daughter of Edward Turner and Nancy Davis. There were several known children , Lucy, Fountain, Mary. Need any information available. > > Donna Bray > 1907D NW Shamrock Ave.., > Lees Summit, Mo. 64081 > > [email protected] > > > ==== MADKY Mailing List ==== > Madison Co. KYGenWeb Page - > http://www.rootsweb.com/~kymadiso/madison.html >