Solomon DAVIS married Sarah BLACKWELL in 1791 in Madison County, KY. He died in 1801 with his brother Nathaniel while they were transporting slaves down the Ohio River. His children were Peggy who married Henry BROOKS and had one daughter Levisa; Spicey who married Thomas LANTER and moved to Missouri; Polly who married Robert BROOKS; John; and Richard DAVIS born 1799, married (1) Paulina COLLINS (2) Elizabeth BAXTER. Richard died 1874 in Madison County. His children were: Josiah b. 1830; Amelia m. George JOHNSTON; Mary Jane m. John BROOKS; Arthusa married Noah TEVIS; Albert, Clifton and James b. 1841. Interested in finding descendants and ancestors.

Once again, I have space left for some additional FREE queries in the Summer 2004 issue of Paint Lick Reflections (paintlickreflections.com). See what some folks are saying about the responses they've received: I wanted to tell you that I have already received a reply from my inquiry in the latest issue (Winter 2004, which just arrived yesterday), from another great-great-grandaughter of the Gay family I am researching. I am ecstatic!!!!!!!!!!! [... a Paint Lick Reflections contributor] connected me with a person who had put a query in Paint Lick Reflections asking for information about the Baugh family. It turns out our great-grandfathers were brothers! I look forward to receiving my first issue. If you are searching for anyone from Garrard or Madison counties (queries are published for anywhere in the two counties, not just Paint Lick), send me your queries and I'll get them in as space allows (if not this issue, then the next). There is no charge for queries. However, you MUST include a complete mailing address because many of my readers (some of them the ones who help genealogists the most) are not online. As always, it's first come-first served (assuming the query has complete information and doesn't require follow-up e-mails). I'd also like to invite you to take a look at the index of the first two years of Reflections at paintlickreflections.com. It took up 30 pages of the Winter issue--and in very small print! Chances are you'll find SOMEONE you're looking for here! Back issues of all except #2 are still available. Numbers 1 and 7 are selling out fast. Subscriptions, beginning with the Summer issue if your check arrives by July 16, are available for $23/year, or $24.38 for Kentucky residents, who have to pay the sales tax (to keep me in good standing with the powers that be in Frankfort!) The summer issue will be mailed in late July. The magazine makes a great gift for anyone who likes to read about rural Kentucky. (I have lots of readers who just enjoy the fine writing of my many contributors, but have no connection to the area.) Now, be a part of this wildly popular magazine (which is mailed to readers in 32 states and Quebec, Canada). I also send complimentary copies to libraries with genealogical collections in many states. (If you'd like to suggest one, please send me a current and complete mailing address, so your query can be seen for years to come.) Thanks for your attention! Rita Fox, Editor/Publisher Paint Lick Reflections PO Box 62 Paint Lick, KY 40461 paintlickreflections.com [email protected]

SIMPSON and MADISON CO. List Friends, Please take the time to read this and help me solve a family mystery, if you can. I have been searching for the names of PARENTS and DIRECT-LINE ANCESTORS of my 2nd GGF, John Bush Simpson, Sr. (1834-1902) married to Alzirah Gordon Jones (1845-1900). Alzirah's parents were Humphrey Tunstall Jones (1822-1884) and Elizabeth Bentley (1828-1878), desc. of William Bentley of Boonesborough. One of John and Alzirah's sons was FOUNTAIN and he is thought to have been possibly named after John Sr.'s father, possibly a "Fountain Simpson". John Sr. mother is supposed to have been "Eleanor Gibson" for whom my GGM Eleanor Gibson Simpson-Park is named. John's roots could have been at Bush Settlement in Clark County (maternal)--his mother was born in Clark County. John's father was born in Fayette Co., KY (according to marriage bond, but no name mentioned as to who either parent was). John lived in Richmond, KY (Madison County) not far from Boonesborough where most of his children were born. John's wife, Alzirah's father was born in Jessamine Co. John's Granddaughter, Gladys, now approaching 90, is still living and in his homestead. Despite being my cousin and one of the most beautiful people one could ever meet, cousin Gladys does not know who her Great grandparents were (John's parents). Just finding out who John's parents and grandparents were would help me tremendously! I am at a WALL now, but I have enough info to break it down with someone's help in Jessamine, Clark, or Madison County. I believe John has ties to Capt William "Billy Bush of the Fort Boonesborough Settlement. John Bush Simpson, Jr. (Son of My 2GGF, John, Sr.) Obit reads as follows: J.B. SIMPSON DIES, TO BE BURIED HERE (Richmond, KY Newspaper) Jonathan B. Simpson, 44 years old, formerly of Madison Co., KY died at his home near Nicholasville this morning after a short illness of double pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at the residence Jessamine County Thursday morning at 11 O'clock. The Rev. T.C. Ecton, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church of Lexington officiating. Burial will be in the Richmond Cemetery Thursday afternoon, the body being brought here by motor from Nicholasville. Mr. Simpson is survived by his daughter, Miss Vena Elsie Simpson of Jessamine Co.; six sisters, Mrs. William H. Park (Eleanor Gibson Simpson, my Great Grandmother); Mrs. Ed E. Taylor; Mrs. Walter F. Park; Mrs. Edward Horn of Madison County; and Mrs. George McLeod of Bourbon County and three brothers--Robert Simpson; William Simpson; and Joseph Simpson of Madison County. Thank you! Doug Park Hurricane, WV

I am searching for information on the family of Allen Douglas. Here is what I do have: Allen Douglas was born 13 November 1832 in Madison County, Kentucky. He married Sally Ann Hamilton on 4 June 1855 in Madison County Kentucky. They had one son that I know of, Isaac Newton Douglas born 12 January 1876 in Richmond, Madison, Kentucky. Allen passed away 25 February 1896 place unknown. Sally passed away 23 July 1888 place unknown. I already have information on Isaac's family and descendants. Thanks a million Ann Borgers

John Doniphan is listed in the booklet "Early Settlers of Fort Boonesborough." The citation indicates he is included from a "List of Names from Court Depositions in Madison County court House, 1801-1806, 1807, 1808, 1811, 1814 made by the pioneers at Boonesborough." Does anyone know where these records are currently held? Available for viewing? Thank you. Richard H. Pollock, FSA Scot

Thank you to those researchers and cousins who have ordered my book and have taken the time to provide positive feedback! Your kind words make all of the work worth our efforts. I have but just a few copies left, until I can obtain more. If you are interested in the Park Family of Eastern Kentucky and Allied Lines--specifically, Madison, Estill, Lincoln and Clark Counties, in particular, then this book is for you! See below for information on obtaining your own copy and libraries/historical societies that this 7th Edition in their reference sections. NEW! PARK FAMILY OF KENTUCKY HISTORY - DIGITAL BOOK Park Family of Kentucky and Allied Lines Expeditionary Projects, I-VI, 1999-2004 (7th Edition) - By William D. Park & William H. Park II (CD-R Format) Book details descendants of Ebenezer Park (1747-1839) & Tabitha Mills (1752-1826) & Allied Families, including Cobb, Wagers, Durham, Scrivner, Gentry, Oldham, Phelps, Taylor, McCord, Mitchell, Simmons, Duncan etc. in Estill, Madison, Boyle, Lincoln and Clark Counties. Book is in Rich Text File (RTF) format (over 1,000 pages), including full table of contents, attachments, vintage photos (500-jpeg picture files), cemetery maps, and a 5,000-text record, GEDCOM Park Family Tree File! Result of 8,000 miles of driving (field research) in Kentucky and many hundreds of hours of compilation. CD comes in jewel case with cover (title page). Cost is just $25.00 and includes first-class mail postage. Send check or money order to: William D. Park Parke Family Heritage House 104 Rodeo Dr. Hurricane, WV 25526 (Note: Make Check out to William D. Park) Book can also be found on the reference shelf at the following locations: Estill Co. Historical & Genealogical Society Irvine, KY The Filson Historical Society Louisville, KY 40208 EKU Special Collections & Archives Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY Madison Co. Historical Society, Inc. Richmond, Kentucky Kentucky Historical Society Frankfort, KY Boyle County Genealogical Association Parksville, KY 40464 Danville-Boyle County Historical Society Danville KY 40422 Lincoln County Historical Society Stanford, KY Kentucky Genealogical Society Frankfort, KY Society of Boonesborough Richmond, KY Parke Society Library Shillington, PA Edith M. Clark History Room Rowan Public Library Salisbury, NC Hampshire Co. Public Library Family Genealogy Room Romney, WV Handley Regional Library Winchester, VA Estill County Public Library Irvine, KY Boyle County Public Library Danville, KY Lexington Public Library Lexington, KY Madison County Public Library Richmond, KY Clark County Public Library Winchester, KY Margaret I. King Library Special Collections and Archives University of Kentucky Lexington, KY Grace Doherty Library Centre College Danville, KY Estill County High School Irvine, KY Boyle County High School Danville, KY Madison Central High School Richmond, KY Madison Southern High School Berea, KY Model Laboratory High School Richmond, KY George Rogers Clark High School District No. 121 School No. 030 Grades 09-12 Winchester, KY Be advised I am writing a 2nd book tracing the history of the Park Family from England to Kentucky, that will not be available for a year or two entitled: Ancestors & Descendants of Ebenezer Park, Sr. (1747-1839) & Tabitha Mills (1752-1826) History of a Remarkable Pioneer Family (1530-2004) From Lancashire County, England & Hopewell, New Jersey To Madison County, Kentucky & Daniel Boone's Station Camp By Way of Capon Bridge, West Virginia & Salisbury, North Carolina By William D. Park (1959- )

Do you ever wonder how your ancestors might have died--or why you can not find a trace of that elusive ancestor? This clipping may help: CLIPPING OF THE DAY ===================================================================== >From the "Ohio Repository" (Canton, Ohio), 21 June 1833, page 3: THE CHOLERA At Bridgeport, O. on the Ohio river, opposite Wheeling, containing about 150 inhabitants, it broke out on the 8th with unusual violence. A general panic ensued, and all who could, left the town. A physician and a clergyman from Wheeling crossed over then aid, and found 7 dead, 10 in a state of collapse, and many others in the first stages of the disease, without nurses or physician. On Sunday others went over to their aid, and found 14 dead, none of them buried, and but few laid out. In one house a man and his wife dead in the same bed. Of about 50 remaining in the town, there were not enough well to afford aid to half the sick and dying. Up to the 11th inst 22 had died and but 8 remaining cases, all likely to do well. At Wheeling, Va. on the 8th, the Board of Health report 18 new cases and 3 deaths; On the 9th, 6 new cases and 6 deaths; On the 10th, 11 new cases and 3 deaths; On the 11th, 12 new cases, 10 of them are convalescent, and but 1 death. On the 12th, 2 cases and 1 death; On the 13th, 10 cases and 1 death; On the 14th, 6 cases and 3 deaths. At Lexington, Ky. during the week ending on the 7th inst. there were 50 deaths. At Steubenville it has ceased. ____________________________________________________________________ REPRINT POLICY: We encourage the circulation of the "Ancestry Daily News" via non- profit newsletters and lists providing that you credit the author, include any copyright information (Copyright 1998-2004, MyFamily.com, Inc. and its subsidiaries.), and cite the "Ancestry Daily News" (http://www.ancestry.com/dailynews ) as the source, so that others can learn about our free newsletter as well. Sent by E.W. Wallace

See notes below. I find Lexington (KY) Public Library's inability to receive and catalog CD Family History book donations disappointing to say the least! Of all the many college and public libraries I have donated to around KY and surrounding states, this is a FIRST! They want to give my book back to me! Unacceptable. Mr. Rader, Thanks for your note. May I suggest that you contact EKU, UK and other public county libraries that currently catalogue CD books that I have donated my book to for a suitable interim solution? Could you not type up an index and make it available in the Genealogy area and store the discs in the back, until the new system comes on line? My book is over 1,000 pages in length with 600 pictures--there are MANY Park and Cobb Family members in the Lexington area who would find this resource invaluable. Please don't send it back to me!! I would be very disappointed in the lost opportunity for hundreds that its return would represent. I pray that you find a suitable interim measure to inform your patrons that you have this book and make it available to them. Digitized books are coming of age nationwide and are integral in keeping costs down, including those associated with storage space requirements compared to the hardcopy versions. Please don't give up. Sincerely, William D. Park Hurricane, WV -----Original Message----- From: Rader, Robin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 2:45 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Park Family of Kentucky History on CD Dear Mr. Park: Last month we received the Park Family of Kentucky History CD. Thank you for thinking of us and forwarding us a copy. I am very much aware of the work that goes into compiling family history, not to mention distributing it and keeping costs down. Lexington Public Library is currently evaluating how best to catalog CD-rom and make it available to the public. In the past our various computers were more or less locked down, prohibiting us from easily loading and making available the many CDs we received. I am not sure when or even if we will be able to make family histories available in this format. The decision will probably be made over the coming months or even the coming year as we implement an entirely new computer system. In light of this, if you would like me to return the CD, I would be happy to do so. Another option is for me to simply keep it uncataloged in my office until a decision is reached. Please let me know how you would like us to proceed. Again, thank you for thinking of us. Sincerely, Robin Rader, Assistant Manager Reference Department Lexington Public Library 140 East Main St. Lexington, KY 40507 Phone: (859) 231-5582 Fax: (859) 231-5545 [email protected] alternate contact: Telephone Reference 231-5520

Dear Good Folks, I have been searching for my Kentucky Kin for several years, and, just today, discovered that I have cousins living in the Madison County area. They are the daughters of John Henry and Mary Lee Hamblen Baker; Lena Rucker of Berea and Margaret Lamb of Berea. I would be eternally grateful if someone on the list knows Lena or Margaret and might put them in touch with them. I've traveled such a long way and this is the best chance I've ever had of finding "the rest of the story". Thank you for your time and attention to my request. I am beholdin' for your kindness. Sincerely, Jennifer

Seeking info on family of Alexander Searcy who married mary Wright 1819 Madison Co KY. Mary married 2) John Cooper Mar 1833 Cindy Holsapple-Boone

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Are there any records available for the Madison County Poor House around 1900? Maybe from 1895-1910? thanks.

Does anyone know of any families with the surnames of Downey and Barclay in the late 1700s or early 1800s in Madison Co. KY? Also, is there anyone researching those names? If so, I would like to hear from you. Ellie S.

Estill and Madison County Friends, NEW 7th EDITION! PARK FAMILY OF KENTUCKY HISTORY - DIGITAL (CD-R) BOOK The 7th Edition of my Park of Kentucky book is NOW AVAILABLE. For more information, contact me at [email protected]; via snail mail at Park Heritage House, 104 Rodeo Dr., Hurricane, WV 25526, or call (304) 562-4412. Park Family of Kentucky and Allied Lines Expeditionary Projects I-VI, 1999-2004 (7th Edition) - By William D. Park & William H. Park II (CD-R Format) Book details descendants of Kentucky Pioneers, Ebenezer Park (1747-1839) & Tabitha Mills (1752-1826) & Allied Families, including Cobb, Wagers, Durham, Scrivner, Gentry, Oldham, Phelps, Taylor, McCord, Mitchell, Simmons, Duncan etc. in Estill, Madison, Boyle, Lincoln and Clark Counties. Book is in Rich Text File (RTF) format (over 1,000 pages), including full table of contents, attachments, vintage photos (500-jpeg picture files), cemetery maps, and a 5,000-text record, GEDCOM Park Family Tree File! Result of 8,000 miles of driving (field research) in Kentucky and many hundreds of hours of compilation. CD comes in jewel case with cover (title page). Sincerely, Doug Park THE MYSTICAL GRAVEHUNTER "Journeyman of Genealogy's Uncharted, 4th and Gifted Dimension" Member: Parke Society, Inc. Honorary Order of Kentucky Colonels (KY) Society of Boonesborough (KY) Society of Mareen Duvall Descendants (MD) Estill County Historical Society (KY) Madison County Historical Society (KY) My Park and Cobb Family Treemaker Page: Lots of pictures, line information and great links too! http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/p/a/r/William-D-Park/index.html "A Family Tree will wither if no one tends to its Roots!" Dr. Roger Parke, Sr. (1648-1739) & Anne Pattison (8th GGPs) John Parke I (1676-1757)& Sarah Smith (1675-1759) (7th GGPs) John Park II (1707-1758)& Mary Davis (1710-1771) (6th GGPs) Ebenezer Park, Sr. (1747-1839) & Tabitha Mills (1752-1826)(5th GGPs) John Park (1772-1828) & Mary (Polly) Peeler (1774-1855) (4th GGPs) Jonah Park (1806-1884) & Melinda McMonegal (1810-1862) (3rd GGPs) John McMonegal Park (1827-1901) & Martha Cobb (1835-1911) (2GGPs) William Henry Park I (1860-1932) & Eleanor Simpson (1865-1944) (GGP) William Holton Park (1900-1980) & Elveree Durham (1911-1989) (GP) William Henry Park II (1930- ) & Frances T. Bell (1932-) (P) William Douglas Park (1959-) & Pamela Rae Long (1959- ) (Me) On an Ancient Family Tombstone..... "Remember me as you pass by, for as you are, so once was I, so as I am, you shall be, Therefore prepare to follow me."

Dear list, Question: Is there one or more cemeteries in or around Union City where a person of modest means might have been interred in the 1920's? My grandmother died June 1923, but her death certificate doesn't mention place of burial. Thanks for anything that might help. With kind regards, K.Cappel

Hello, Does anyone have the 1800 Madison Co. KY tax list? If so, would you be willing to do a lookup for me? It used to be on-line back in the late 90's, but now all I can find using google are extractions of particular surnames. Please let me know if I'm missing something. [email protected]

Does anyone know anything about this Rice family? http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~charlotteamiller/stanley_t_rice_obit.htm Thank you, Charlotte Miller http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~charlotteamiller/index.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FamilyandMore http://www.geocities.com/charlotte7274/index.html List manager of SEIGLER/SIEGLER mailing lists on Rootsweb. Always remember to treat others as you would like to be treated!

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Saturday, January 26, 1905 WM. VINCENT died at the home of his daughter, MRS. ELIZABETH COLVER, five miles west of Chariton, on the morning of January 19th at 4 o'clock a.m.  WM. VINCENT was born in Madison County, Kentucky, December 20, 1817.  When young he emigrated to the State of Indiana.  December 28, 1837, he was married to JULIA ANN CORNELIOUS.  To this union were born thirteen children, six girls and seven boys; one dying in infancy.  The rest lived to be grown.  Of the five boys and three girls still surviving are: MELTON, VENUS, THEOPELUS, and JOHN of Lacona; JAMES of Ackworth; MALINDA ROBISON and MRS. BARBARA HANSON of Des Moines and MRS. LIZZIE COLVER of Chariton, all of which were present at the funeral. In an early day he moved with his family to Missouri and from there to Cedar County until1876 when he then moved to Warren County near Lacona, where he resided until after the death of his wife twelve years ago.  Since that time he has made his home with his children, coming on the 3d of last July for a visit with his daughter, MRS. COLVER.  On January 18th he dropped into a sleep from which he never awakened.  When a young man he united with the Primitive Baptist Church, of which he remained a member until the time of his death.  The remains were taken to Lacona the following day where the funeral services were held at the church, conducted by the Pastor, Rev. Young.  The remains were laid to rest beside those of his wife who preceded him to the Great Beyond twelve years ago. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert May 17, 2004 http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm Posted at this site with Nancee's permission. No connection to this family just wanted to share. Hope this helps someone. Deborah

Hi Everyone, My name is Darrell Warner and I am now taking care of the UsGenWeb Genealogical Archive websites for the following counties. It has now been made easier to submit information by using the forms found at http://www.genrecords.org/kyfiles/ You can even submit photos now. Looking forward to your submissions! Thanks, Darrell Warner Breckinridge County http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/ky/breckinridge/toc.html Casey County http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/ky/casey/casey.html Gallatin County http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/ky/gallatin/toc.html Harrison County http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/ky/harrison/harrison.html Kenton County http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/ky/kenton/kenton.html Lawrence County http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/ky/lawrence/lawrence.htm Lincoln County http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/ky/lincoln/lincoln.html Madison County http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/ky/madison/toc.html McCreary County http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/ky/mccreary/mccreary.html Owen County http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/ky/owen/owen.html Scott County http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/ky/scott/scott.html Whitley County http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/ky/whitley/whitley.html Woodford County http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/ky/woodford/woodford.html

When did these people Burton(?) and Hensley love? Approximately. Emma ----- Original Message ----- From: "dkuhn" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 2:30 PM Subject: [MADKY-L] family > i am looking for info on hiram bundren who married a mary elvira hayes. they are buried in madison co.ky. i am also doing the family of john e. hensley, ettie turner who married julius hensley. any info on any bundren would be a help. thanks > > > ==== MADKY Mailing List ==== > Madison Co. KYGenWeb Page - > http://www.rootsweb.com/~kymadiso/madison.html > >