There are lots of interesting resources for Madison Co at FHC library.... Do a search for Madison, Kentucky in "Placenames" at this link: http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp Suzy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kentucky, Madison Notes 1785, created from Lincoln County. Topics Kentucky, Madison - Biography Kentucky, Madison - Cemeteries Kentucky, Madison - Census - 1810 Kentucky, Madison - Census - 1820 Kentucky, Madison - Census - 1830 Kentucky, Madison - Census - 1840 Kentucky, Madison - Census - 1850 Kentucky, Madison - Census - 1850 - Indexes Kentucky, Madison - Census - 1860 Kentucky, Madison - Census - 1870 Kentucky, Madison - Census - 1880 Kentucky, Madison - Centennial celebrations, etc. Kentucky, Madison - Church history Kentucky, Madison - Court records Kentucky, Madison - Court records - Indexes Kentucky, Madison - Genealogy - Periodicals Kentucky, Madison - Guardianship Kentucky, Madison - History Kentucky, Madison - History - Periodicals Kentucky, Madison - Land and property Kentucky, Madison - Maps Kentucky, Madison - Maps - Indexes Kentucky, Madison - Military history - Civil War, 1861-1865 Kentucky, Madison - Military records Kentucky, Madison - Military records - Pensions Kentucky, Madison - Occupations Kentucky, Madison - Officials and employees Kentucky, Madison - Probate records Kentucky, Madison - Public records Kentucky, Madison - Taxation Kentucky, Madison - Vital records

Dear Judy, I received no information regarding a published book of the land grants made to Virginia Revolutionary War Veterans in Kentucky after the war. I did, however, receive several very helpful tips that I will pass on to you. One was, to visit the website of the Library of Virginia. And another was to go to the website of the Kentucky Secretary of State. You can find both of these by going to Google and typing in the name of the library and the title of Kentucky Secretary of State. There is an animated map at the Secretary of State's site, that shows the changing boundaries of all the Kentucky counties, and there is a map that shows where the land given in grant to the Revolutionary War Vets was located. I found it facinating. Almost everything you might ever want to know about land grants in Kentucky can be found there. Hope this helps in your search. Sincerely, Jennifer

Please send the answer to this question to the list. I am also interested in the answer. Thanks Judy >Dear Good Folks, > Does anyone know if there is a book published that details the land granted to Virginia Revolutionary War Veterans in the Madison County, Kentucky area? The land grants were given to encourage the vets to move west and settle the heartland. I would appreciate any direction any of you may provide. > Thanks so much. I am beholdin'. > Sincerely, > Jennfier --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online

Dear Gerald, Thanks so much for the great lead. I would never have found this wealth of information without you. I am beholdin'. Please give my best to your wife and daughter. Sincerely, Jennifer

Dear Gerald, Thanks so much for the information. If my Mitchell's came to Kentucky from Virginia as a grant from the government for service during the French & Indian War, would those records, also, be more likely kept in Virginia? I appreciate your continued help. Somehow I feel as if I'm on the brink of discovering something wonderful. Sincerely, Jennifer

Dear Good Folks, Does anyone know if there is a book published that details the land granted to Virginia Revolutionary War Veterans in the Madison County, Kentucky area? The land grants were given to encourage the vets to move west and settle the heartland. I would appreciate any direction any of you may provide. Thanks so much. I am beholdin'. Sincerely, Jennfier

Hi, Looking for the parents of Susannah Watson born July 4, 1810 in Madison County Kentucky. She married John Hooton Jr. born July 3, 1805 in Madison County Kentucky. The Hooton came from Virginia. Any Help Would be appreciated.

Hi, I am researching the Carter and Roop families in Kentucky, especially in Garrard and Madison counties. If you know anything at all about the families of Aubrey Carter and Mary (Roop) Carter, please contact me. Maybe we can exchange info. Thank you. Janice Keeter West Virginia

I have found in my research for some Illinois-Indiana-Iowa-Missouri and other middlewestern families that frequently OLD (not the new ones) county histories are sometimes very helpful. Many times the older citizens have been interviewed and they give some information about their migrations, their occupations, their marriages, their religious and political and fraternal organizations. Do count on some of these folks having faulty memories, however. Check out their stories with the deeds and the court records and tax records and whatever other record you can find!!! Probates are great. These county histories are not always reliable, and each fact (name, place, event, date given in a biography) should be followed up with other research, but there are generally lots of clues in such county histories. Many of these histories have been filmed by the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and generally can be borrowed for a small fee for a limited time through your nearby family history center. Many of these county histories are also in libraries in the various State libraries, and, of course, at the DAR Library in Washington, DC. Some MAY be at the Library of Congress, but I am unsure of the interlibrary loan policy of those libraries in Washington DC. Talk with your public librarian about interlibrary loan of books and films. You may be pleasantly surprised. Some small libraries have no microfilm readers, however, and my country librarian conveniently loses my requests for ILL!!! E.W.Wallace

Am interested in the family of John Rennels, Sr., born 17 Feb. 1781 in ? Sussex County, Delaware and died 12 Aug. 1866 in Hutton Township, Coles County, Illinois. He supposedly went from Delaware to Madison County, Kentucky with his widowed mother after his father was killed by a falling tree. He was married 25 July 1805, in Madison County, Kentucky to Nancy Ewing Bland. Marriage papers give both names. She was born 14 Jan. 1787 in Montgomery County, Virginia and also died in Hutton Township, Coles County, Illinois, on 26 Dec. 1867. They moved from Madison Co., Ky. to Lawrence Co., IN, to Vermilion Co., IN to Coles Co., IL. Have huge number of descendants. Any help appreciated. thank you. David Kent Coy

Seeking info about SAMUEL SPILMAN, b. 1791, KY., believed to have married NANCY ELLEN HUNTER in Madison County. Nancy's Parents were John Jr and Elizabeth [Osman] Hunter. I know less about Samuel than I do about Nancy, but would be gratefull for any information on all. Thanks ........Mobie McCammon

Dear Good Folks, I have found Fielding Mitchell and his wife in the 1850 Madison County census. Is there anyone on the list who connects to Fielding Mitchell or his wife and could tell me something about who he was or was connected to? I'd be beholdin'. Thank you for your time and attention to my request. Sincerely, Jennifer

My plan was to save Mr. Park's interesting posting regarding the migration from NC to Madison Co., KY and somehow I erased it. Mr. Park or someone, could you please send it again? Thanks, Jay

Kentucky Friends, Could someone please tell me how long (days) the typical journey was for a Pioneer Family (Wagon and Livestock) from Salisbury, NC to Kentucky in 1796-1797, by way of the Wilderness Road? I find lots of into on the net on this pioneer trail, but nothing on the duration of the trip. My 5th Great Grandparents, Ebenezer Park, Sr. (1747-1839) and Tabitha Mills (1752-1826) and their 10 children traveled on horseback from Salisbury, NC to Richmond, KY in the late Summer, Early Fall of 1796. What month did most depart during this peak movement period? My research shows the 3 primary reasons for Eb's decision and timing in migrating from NC to KY. The 1796 departure was a popular one with the Pioneer Masses and the impetus for Eb selling his farm when he did.... (1) Shawnee defeat was a key in the timing of Eb and Family to make the hazardous journey north to Kentucky. The defeat of the Shawnee at Fallen Timbers (Ohio) in August 1794, reduced the perils of the Cumberland Gap, through which also passed the War Road of the Indians, and gave added safety to the Kentucky settlements; (2) The widening of the Wilderness Trail to accommodate wagons in 1796 (learned this as I explored Wilderness Trail on return from KY on 3 Jul 2000) and (3) Beauty and promise of new fertile lands for their children following Boone's exploration." THE WILDERNESS ROAD The road through the Cumberland Gap was not officially named "the Wilderness Road" until 1796 when it was widened enough to allow Conestoga Wagons to travel on it. However, by the time Kentucky had become a state (1792), estimates are that 70,000 settlers had poured into the area through the Cumberland Gap, following this route. The Cumberland Gap was first called Cave Gap by the man who discovered it in 1750--Dr. Thomas Walker. Daniel Boone, whose name is always associated with the Gap, reached it in 1769, passing through it into the Blue Grass region, a hunting ground of Indian tribes. He returned in 1775 with about 30 woodsmen with rifles and axes to mark out a road through the Cumberland Gap, hired for the job by the Transylvania Company. Boone's men completed the blazing of this first trail through the Cumberland Mountains that same year, and established Boonesborough on the Kentucky River. The Wilderness Road connected to the Great Valley Road which came through the Shenandoah Valley from Pennsylvania. Some suggest the origin of the Wilderness Road was at Fort Chiswell (Ft. Chissel) on the Great Valley Road where roads converged from Philadelphia and Richmond. Others claimed the beginning of the road to be at Sapling Grove (today's Bristol, VA) which lay at the extreme southern end of the Great Valley Road since it was at that point that the road narrowed, forcing travelers to abandon their wagons. Thank you! Doug Park Hurricane, WV 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. (1654-1731) & Anne Pattison (8th GGPs) John Parke I (1674-1757)& Sarah Smith (1675-1759) (7th GGPs) John Park II (1707-1758)& Mary Davis (1710-1771) (6th GGPs) Ebenezer Park (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 H. 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 Group, I'm looking for information on these Vaughn's in Madison County KY in the 1820 census. I am trying to match them up to a Obediah Vaughn (b 1760 VA) said to have went to Sumner - Smith County TN after 1790. Information document see: http://207.36.98.118/Document/cgvbio.htm Obediah Vaughn's only known son is a John D Vaughn (b. 1790 Va) he married a Celia Wood (b. 1797 in or around Allen County, KY.?) John D Vaughn was in Smith County TN in 1820. Obediah Vaughn and his wife was said to have have had 11 to 12 children. I am looking at this area (Madison County, Ky) because at that time frame KY may have been said to have beeen part of VA. This would make them say that they were born in VA also the name Obediah. This is not a normal name for the time and the Obediah listed below may be Obediah Vaughn's son. Looking for information on these Vaughan's in Madison County, KY 1820 census 207 5 Vaughan..... Benjamin..... 220201 32010 (b. before 1775) 2 males 0-9 2 males 10-15 2 males 16-25 1 male 45+ 3 females 0-9 2 females 10-15 1 female 26-44 209 15 Vaughan..... Obediah...... 100100 10100 (b. 1795 – 1804) 1 males 0-9 1 male 16-25 1 female 0-9 1 female 16-25 211 19 Vaughan..... Samuel....... 200201 12110 (b. before 1775) 2 males 0-9 2 males 16-25 1 male 45+ 1 female 0-9 2 females 10-15 1 female 16-25 1 female 26-44 207 23 Vaughan..... William...... 010001 11010 (b. before 1775) 1 male 10-15 1 male 45+ 1 female 0-9 1 female 10-15 1 female 26-44 Any help will be great!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks and Good Luck on all your family searches!!! Wayne M. Vaughn Email address: [email protected] Family Web Site: http://www.waynevaughn.com Pettis County, Sedalia, Missouri 65301 This Family Site Supports Free Exchange of Family Information, So we all may know our family history!

Dear Good Folks, Does anyone know if there is death information available for Madison County for the years 1900 to 1911. I am looking for the date of death for Elizabeth Franklin of the Glade district of Madison County between those years. She is listed in the 1900 Madison County census as being born Sept. of 1827. Thank you for your attention to my inquiry. Sincerely, Jennifer

Dear Harris Hunters, Did John Franklin Harris, son of Overton Harris [d. ca 1827 Madison Co., KY] and his wife Nancy Oldham, have any heirs? If so, what are their names? Question 2: What is the relationship, if any, of Napoleon Tevis? Submitted by E.W.Wallace Here are some notes I have gathered over the years: JOHN FRANKLIN HARRIS. (b. ca 1811-death date prior to May 1842) Son of Overton Harris and Nancy Oldham of Madison Co., KY. (Overton died testate ca 1827) Grantor indexes of Madison Co. (DB X-205 dated Oct 16, 1837) indicate he later may have been called Franklin and he may have had a wife Katherine. He probably died intestate, as there was an administration as indicated by these probate and administration records of Madison Co., KY (FHL film 183269) pp. 82-83 J. F. Harris admr Settlement [in margin] 2nd day of May 1842 Being called upon by Christopher Harris and Napoleon G. Tevis administrators of John F. Harris decd to state & settle their accounts as such we have appointed this day at the office of R. Runyon in Richmond to perform that duty. [end of statement] By 1839, there is a notation in the Madison Co., kY grantor deeds that the heirs of John F. have joined other heirs of Overton Harris (their father) in selling property, a lot in Richmond to Thomas G. Little. It appears that John F. was now deceased. More research is needed. Bill and Kathy Vockery in CEMETERY RECORDS OF MADISON COUNTY [KENTUCKY], Vol. 1, Northern Section, p. 52, show John F. Harris is buried in the Overton Harris Cemetery and that he was born 1811, but his death date is not given. The Vockerys indicate (as may the gravestone) that he was the eldest son of Overton & Nancy Harris. However, there is also a gravesite for a Harris daughter born 1811. Does this signify that John Franklin was a twin? Or was he born later in the year than the unnamed daughter? John Franklin seems to have reached adulthood as indicated by a couple of marriage bonds in Madison Co. John Franklin seemed to be bondsman for one or two marriages in Madison Co. KY: for his sister Elizabeth and for his brother Solon M. Jul 1837. Whether he himself was married is unknown, but he may have been married to a woman named Katherine. Tevis, Joseph H. & Elizabeth Harris; 17 Aug 1829; John Franklin Harris, bondsman; Nancy Harris, mother of bride. (Was he an underage bondsman, or was he born before his parents were married in 1810? If born in 1811, the year after the parents' marriage, he would have been age 21 in 1832 and not in 1829. His father had recently died, however, and he may have been acting in the capacity of an older man.) Harris, Solon M. & Sally Ann Miller 25 July 1837. Robert Miller gave consent, but his relationship to the bride is unknown. Solon Harris was John Franklin's brother. Your responses will be appreciated. E.W.Wallace descendant of John Franklin's younger sister Carlisle [wife of Michael Lowery Stoner]

Still searching for info on my ggg grandfather's brother, Burton MARSHALL, who married Patsy WILLIAMS, in Madison Co. Ky. in 1828. Any info is greatly appreciated. D.MARSHALL

Source: Alabama Marriage Records Before 1825 Found at http://www.censusdiggins.com/alabama_marriages.a.html While sorting out Family names I recognized, I ran across these two Madison County, Alabama marriages. Fanny Chinault and Andrew Ice, married 19 March 1820 Frances Chinault and Nathan Farmer, married 2 February 1820 Do these Chinault ladies connect to the Chinault family of Madison County, Kentucky? I do not work on the Chinault family, but am simply passing it on in case it helps someone get over their brick wall. Ira L. Harris III Evansville, Indiana

Hi, I am researching the Carter and Roop families in Kentucky, especially in Garrard and Madison counties. If you know anything at all about the families of Aubrey Carter and Mary (Roop) Carter, please contact me. Maybe we can exchange info. Thank you. Janice Keeter West Virginia [email protected]