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    1. Re: [ONEALL-L] lost cabin found
    2. Dennis O'Neal
    3. Anne, I have a John George O'Neal that married Elizabeth Holley That would be close to the time frame. Do you have Elizabeth's maiden name? Dennis O'Neal Michael O'Neal wrote: > To all interested list members. > I reported the transfer of the old log cabin built by George and > Elizabeth O'Neal near Nealton, Ky. I received the brochure of the B & B > this afternoon. The cabin was moved to: 1626 Delaney Ferry Road, > Nicholasville, KY 40356. > The new owners are Jim and Linda Humphrey. The place is called "The > Sandusky House & O'Neal Log Cabin Bed & Breakfast" The brochure reads > in part: "If you are looking for a more private getaway, the O'Neal Log > Cabin is just for you. We have painstakingly retained the rustic > historical character while adding all the modern conveniences. The > two-story 1820s cabin was lovingly reconstructed in a secluded grove of > shade trees a stone's throw from the Sandusky House. The cabin has two > spacious bedrooms, one with two full-size beds. We've even kept a crib > handy for parents who visit with their newest family additions. Other > amenities include a full kitchen. A huge 8 foot wide fireplace will > keep you toasty warm in the winter. In summer, you can relax in > air-conditioned comfort or sit in a rocking chair on the porch. For the > final touch, unwind in our whirlpool bath tub." "George O'Neal built > the log cabin in the 1820's. A Revolutionary War soldier, he served as > a sharpshooter and scout in the 12th Regiment of the Virginia Line. In > 1994, the Humphreys disassembled the cabin and after several months of > reconstruction, the O'Neal Log Cabin was reborn." > The Sandusky House is a Greek Revival house built by Jacob > Sandusky on a 1000 acres land grant from Patrick Henry, gov. of VA for > Rev. War services. > I am having a hard time believing that this old cabin is still > surviving. My nephew tells me that the interior was deteriorating quite > badly. I guess old George would be proud that his handiwork has > survived so long. > Anne O'Neal

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