Beth J wrote: > > Jeannette and list, I did send some queries to several KY mailing lists > about the 1852 Green Co KY wagon trains, unfortunately, no one there seems > to have info either. Perhaps if all who know or believe their ancestors > came to Grayson Co TX from Green Co via wagon train wd post their names and > info a list could be compiled and we would have a starting place? I do > recognize the Newcomb, Newton and Jarboe surnames from Taylor/Green Co KY as > they are connected there to my Abell line. Since my gggrandfather john > Madison Abell later settled in Collin Co, near TX, I tend to think he came > there because of ties to his KY kin. > > Is there anyone on the list interested in compiling such a list?And is > anyone acquainted with the Mr Yowell said to be a descendant of the wagon > train master? Are there any archives or historical societies in > Kentuckytown or Grayson Co that might have records on the settlers from KY? > I will be happy to help as I can on the KY end if we can put together some > information from Grayson Co. > > Beth Abel Jones Beth I will be more than happy to assist in this endeavor in any way I can. I live in Sherman,Grayson County and will do all I can here.I have long wanted to learn more about the people on the wagon train with my ancestors,the Marshalls and Jarboes. My greatgrandfather John Thomas Marshall would have been a very young boy on that trip ,as he was born in Greene County KY. His first wife was Sarah Lavonia Teague. Sarah Lavonia was the daughter of Franklin Caldwell Teague and Malinda Louisa Newton,so I am wondering if the Teagues and Newtons may have been with that group. In looking back at my records I think perhaps this particular wagon train must have come to Kentuckytown in 1854 rather than 1852,as John Thomas Marshall's birthdate is listed as November 16,1852,Kentucky. On the other hand Sarah Lavonia,s is listed as Feb 8,1856 Kentuckytown TX. This is an exciting project and I am looking forward to working with everyone on it. Our ancestors need to have their story told. I just wish one of them would have helped out a little bit by leaving a detailed daily diary or log book so we could read first hand about all their experiences on the trail. Jerry Owen > > ==== TXGRAYSO Mailing List ==== > --- Author Retains Copyright --- > -- Copyright 2000 Author -- All Rights Reserved > Post to List: [email protected] http://www.selfroots.com > Unsubscribe Request: [email protected]