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PATRICK, WILLIAMS posted by Stacey Young on Saturday, September 5, 1998

Looking for any information on Marion WILLIAMS b. 1873 in Quicksand, Kentucky. He married Saile PATRICK in 1904. Marion's siblings are Harlian and Cosby. Saile's siblings are: Tish, Caroline, Nancy Ann, Ogie, and Ella. Any information on any of the above would be appreciated! Please e-mail.

BURTON, ROBERTS posted by Stacey Young on Saturday, September 5, 1998

looking for info on William (?) Mason BURTON who married Lillie ROBERTS (d. 1944) and had Carl, Gordon (d. 1983), Andrew (d. 1955)(believe 1/2 brother), Irene & Laura. Lived in Breathhitt County. Please e-mail!

BRANDENBURG, MCINOSH posted by Patricia Wariner on Saturday, September 5, 1998

Seeking information on Harrison (Hal) BRANDENBURG b abt 1878 in Lee Co. Ky, his wife Nancy MCINTOSH b abt 1884 Lee or Owsley Co Ky. Would like to find death dates and places, also interested in their parents and siblings

METCALF, SHORE, STAMPS, WOODSON posted by Laura W. Glass on Saturday, September 5, 1998

I am searching for info on Thomas SHORE m: Sarah WOODSON. Their daughter, Jane, m: William STAMPS abot 1790. Their son, Thomas STAMPS m: Eliza McCONNELL abt. 1827. Any and all help will be VERY MUCH appreciated! Thank YOU!.

KELLER, STEWART posted by Mary F Kelley on Saturday, September 5, 1998

Looing for information about Thomas KELLER who married Elizabeth Kelly (dau of Anthony) in Clark Co., IN on 20 March 1832. Would like to share info with descendants.

CANNON, CHAMPION, MCMURTRY posted by Janice Chastain Lund on Saturday, October 10, 1998

Mary "Polly" CANNON married John CHAMPION in Mercer County, KY 13 November 1794. Mary's parents, Robert CANNON and Elizabeth ? were witnesses. John and Mary's daughter, Ruth CHAMPION married William McMURTRY 23 November 1826. Lieutenant Governor William McMurtry, son of James and Elizabeth Lucas Jewell, was born in Mercer County, Kentucky 20 February 1801. In a few years he went with his father's family to Hardin County, Kentucky. In 1815, the family moved to Harrison County, Indiana, Blue River, near Corydon. In 1818, they moved to Crawford County, Indiana near Fredonia and Leavenworth where the mother died the same year. William married Ruth Champion 15 November 1826 in Crawford County, Indiana. She was born 3 May 1795 in Mercer County, Kentucky. He died 11 April 1875 in Knox County, Illinois. She died 12 February 1864 in Knox County, Illinois. They had five (5) children. In notes it says William McMurtry died 11 April 1875 on the farm where he settled in "1829". They must have been very early settlers in Knox County, Illinois! Here is an outline of this family and hope to hear from any descendants. Thank you. Jan

BAILEY, BRIAN, BRYAN, MCULLY, STANLEY posted by Suzie Brian on Saturday, October 10, 1998

James Brian/Bryan b 1813Ky Married 1830/31 Elizbeth Stanley who was B 1813 Ky. Their first child,Andrew Jackson Brian/Bryan was B Dec 1831 Tenn Second Child James Layfayette Brian Born Sep 1833in Morgan Co Ill where the family settled. Andrew Died 1842,James( the father ) died 1858 Eliz died 1881.Also had other sons and daughters born in Ill. James L.Brian Married Laura Ann Mcully B 1826 in Ky or Tenn.She also had two brothers:Ben and thomas Have been unable to find where the they lived in either Ky or Tenn. Lewis Murphy Bailey born 1790 Shelby Co Ky. son of Samual Bailey and Sarah Lewis of va. Lewis married 1823 Nancy Richardson,who was dau of Joshua Richardson (of Bedford Co. Va.) and his second wife mary Burnett

ALLEN, HENTHORN, SYLVESTER posted by Florence Allen Hunstein on Saturday, October 10, 1998

Looking for marriage record of my grandparents, William B. Allen and Rose Caroline Henthorn ca 1885. William b. 1841, NC, a Confderate soldier; police officer in Louisville KY, died 1901 buried Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville. Rose b 1865,. Otisco, Clark Co. IN dau Elijah Henthorn & Mary Alstott.

BRUCE posted by Theresa Hayden on Saturday, October 10, 1998

I am looking for information on Frank Bruce in southeren In I beleive he lived in the saluda township He married Ella Getty before 1898. His father is James Bruce and he married Martha Jane Stallsworth. He also had a brother named James Bruce. I am looking for anybody that has any info on these people and dates of birth and death. Thank you

CHEEK, KENNEY, LANGDON, LEIGHTY posted by Rebecca Lee on Saturday, October 10, 1998

I am searching for info on my Cheek family. My great great grandfather William married Mary (maiden name posiibly Baker).They had 7 children in no specific order: 1.Jane b. Oct.4,1875 d.May 1973 no kids (oldest) 2.William Baker b.about 1887 d.Jan 1961 in Denver,Co.(2nd youngest) 3.Elizabeth (second child died at 93) 4.Mary diabetic (married Norman) (youngest) 5.Spurgon (Spurgeon)said to have died young in his 30's 6.Warren 7.boy name unknown died when he was an infant They lived somewhere in Kentucky (possibly Louisville)and eventually moved to Hollywood,Ca.Jane moved to Texas where she was head nurse in a hospital.She then joined her family in L.A. There she took care of a woman who died and left Jane her house in Highland Park in her will.She had other properties as well.William was the only one who stayed in Kentucky.I have been told he ran away and stayed in Louisville.He was always running away and hopping the trains.He married Ethel Leighty (a teacher in Indiana who later worked in a court)in New Orleans.(Ethel b.Jan 10,1890 d.May 1974 in Denver,Co.).Their children were born in Indiana.Soon they moved to Colorado where William became a city engineer in Fort Collins.Together they had 3 children: 1.William b.March 31,1915 in Indiana d.Aug.6,1989 in Colorado Springs,Co. 2.Mary Marcella b.Dec.31,1917 in Indiana (still living) 3.Charlotte died young due to scarlet fever William served in the war,married and divorced,never had any children.Mary "Marcella" married Owen Anthony Kenney and had 9 children: 1.Shelia 2.Carol Sue 3.Pamela Anne (my mother) 4.Michael William 5.William "Bill" 6.Owen Anthony 7.James Raymond 8.Julie Noel 9.Patrick Steven Another part of my Cheek relatives include Joel Owsley Cheek b.Dec 8,1852 in Burkesville Cumberland County,Kentucky.He was the founder of Maxwell House Coffee.His father was James Hill Cheek,mother was Mary Agnes (Bledsoe) Cheek.Joel was my great grandfather's cousin. I am also trying to make a connection between Olivia Langdon and Ethel Leighty.Somehow these too women are related (cousins?) Here is what I know about Olivia.She was born in Elmira,NY Nov. 27, 1845 died.Florance, Italy, June 5, 1904.On February 8,1870 she married Samuel Clemens (aka MarkTwain).They had four children as follows: Langdon b.Nov. 7, 1870 d.June 2, 1872 Olivia Susan b.Mar. 19, 1872 d.Aug. 18, 1896 Clara (Gabrilowitsch Samossoud )b.June 8, 1874 d.Nov. 19, 1962 Jane Lampton b.July 26, 1880 d.Dec. 24, 1909 They lived in Elmira until 1874,then moved to Connecticut.Olivia Susan wrote a biography about her dad at age 13.She died of spinal meningitis in 1896.Langdon died of diptheria when he was 2.Ethel Leighty was my great grandmother If any of this sounds familiar please email me at ariellexx@aol.com.Thank you.

NELSON posted by Sue HElterbrand on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Looking for information on a JOHN NELSON in LAWRENCE COUNTY KENTUCKY. He married a NANCY KITCHEN. any and all information appreciated.

BEAUCHAMP, BERRY, WILLIN posted by Marilyn Senterfitt on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Seeking info on Morris Berry, son of John Berry and Nancy Beauchamp. Morris was born in Delaware in 1801. Father died and he came to Ky with his mother Nancy who had married Day Willin. Morris settled in Hardin County, Ky and married Margaret Simms.

RUSH posted by Sandy Allett on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Looking for information on ancestors of Marian Rush. The only information I have is that he died on November 28, 1919 in Laurel County, London, KY. He was married to America Jones and they lived in Clay County and later in Laurel County, London, KY. They had seven children. They are buried in Ward Cemetery in Laurel County, London, KY. Any infomation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Sandy Allett

JONES posted by Sandy Allett on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Looking for information on ancestors of America Jones. The only information I have is that she was born about 1858 and died on April 25, 1929 in Laurel County, London, KY. She was married to Marian Rush. They had 7 children and lived in Clay County and later in Laurel County. She is believed to be of Cherokee Indian descent. The only sibling's name I have is Mary Jones. They are buried in Ward Cemetery in Laurel County, London, KY. Any information about her family would be appreciated. Thanks. Sandy Allett

BALES posted by Sandy Allett on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Looking for information on ancestors of Nathan Bales, son of John Bales and Celia ??. He was born in Bronston Precinct, Pulaski, KY. Married Perlina Poynter in 1884 in Laurel County, KY. Died on June 10, 1940 in Laurel County, London, KY. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Sandy Allett

PATRICK posted by Dee on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Looking for information on Brice Patrick would like to know who his second marriage was to. Also interest in any and all information on Dunbar Patrick.

MORRIS posted by Hayden W. Morris on Sunday, October 18, 1998

HAYDEN W. MORRIS, MOVED FROM BRANDENBURG AREA TO HARRISON CO. IN, IN LATE 1800'S. LOOKING FOR PARENTS AND BROTHERS AND SISTERS.

ABBOTT, BEAGLE, BEVER, DECOURSEY, MITCHELL, MORIN, PORTER, THOMPSON posted by Karen Beagle on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Looking for William Beagle of Campbell Co., KY from 1800-1834. Born in Bedford Co., VA abt 1762 Two daughters, Lucinda and Mary, married Wm Beagle and Thomas Beagle, also of Campbell Co., KY (b. abt 1805). They both removed together abt 1838 to Weston, Platte Co.,MO. Any information regarding siblings and/or mother would be appreciated, they seem to all move to points west. Seems to be a brother of WM named Alexander in 1810 Campbell Co. Census.

BROWN, MAIDEN, NIDEVER posted by Janet Aunan on Sunday, October 18, 1998

looking parents Margaret Elizabeth NIDEVER b 31 Oct 1842 Orange Co In. Parents possibly Jacob Nidever and Mary Polly WILLOUGHBY. Jacob listed 1850 census as insane. I believe she and brother James were adopted out. James to the Thomas MAIDEN in Montgomery co IN? Did Lizzie go to Ky as an adopted child or helper in a home? Did Nancy marry again to Alex COLEMAN? in bono Township Lawrence Co? There was a 3rd child of Jacob & Nancy Mary Ellen Neideffer who m John W Bruce 1868 in Mitchell Lawrence IN. Help!

KLINGSMITH, PIPER posted by Randell A. Klingsmith Jr. on Sunday, October 18, 1998

looking for any information.....i just started and have very little besides what i know of my grandparents

KLINGSMITH, PIPER posted by Randell A. Klingsmith Jr. on Sunday, October 18, 1998

looking for any information.....i just started and have very little besides what i know of my grandparents

CALANDRINO, ELMORE, HARBAUER, HOLLEMBEAK, HOOD, RECHNER posted by Julie Harbauer on Sunday, October 18, 1998

HARBAUER~ ILLINOIS ELMORE~ILLINOIS, KY, TN HOLLEMBEAK~ILLINOIS, MISSOURI, KY, OHIO HOOD~ILLINOIS, MISSOURI, KY RECHNER~ILLINOIS CALANDRINO~ILLINOIS, MISSOURI, LOUIEVILLE,KY

ORR posted by Terry Higgins address: P.O. Box 134 on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Looking for information on Rev.William ORR. I know he had a girls school in Charleston, Indiana which he moved to Covington, KY in 1841. This is my G.G. grandfather. Any information would be helpful. Thank You Terry

PIPER posted by Don Thomas on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Looking for an info on Daniel Piper born in KY. 1800 and married a Elizabeth Jones on Sept. 28th 1828 in Ohio. They moved on through Ind. to Ill.

BLACKWELL posted by Eddia Keyser on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Looking for Andrew Jackson BLACKWELL who was mustered out ("M" Co. NY 2nd Prov'l Cavalry) in August 1865 in Louisville, KY. Trying to find marriage with Lovina or Louisa (maiden name unknown). Any help appreciated.

MCKNIGHT, NAPIER posted by JEAN McKNIGHT on Sunday, October 18, 1998

LOOKING FOR INFO ON NAPIER OF WHITLEY CO. KY. LATER THEY WERE IN GENTRY CO MO. NEED PARENTS OF REBECCA NAPIER BORN 29 SEPT1825 IN WHITLEY CO KY MAR CHRISTOPHER McKNIGHT 27JAN1850 IN GENTRY CO MO. SHE DIED 13SEPT1901 IN RIPLEY PAYNE CO OK.

DUKES, JENKINS posted by Bill Cassidy on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Seeking information on JENKINS and DUKES of Crawford County, IN. Grandparents were Hazel Dukes and Ernest Jenkins. They grwup and lived in Crawford Co. Seeking any records about their parents, grandparents and where they came from. Both were born in the 1890's. Bill Cassidy

WALLING posted by Robert Miller on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Looking for the parents of William M. Walling born 1/20/1864 in Estill Co KY. Died 6/21/1945 in Clark Co KY. Married to Martha McIntosh had 13 children.

BIEDENBACH, COLERAIN, MCINTYRE posted by Sharon Zimmerman on Sunday, October 18, 1998

I am seeking information on the BIEDENBACH family. John and Mary BIEDENBACH came from Germany--they are listed in Madison, IN by 1859. Their daughter Mary Katherine married John COLERAIN(E) in 1880 in Madison. Her parents and siblings moved to Jeffersonville about that time. The daughter died in 1888. When their daughter, May Coleraine married in 1907, her aunt, Mrs. John McIntyre of Madison attended the furneral. I do not know if she was a Biedenbach or Coleraine. I would like to straighten this out. Thank you.

HARDING, HENDERSON posted by Nora Borts on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Seeking information on Abel Harding born in Ky. His daughter, Elizabeth born in 1828 in Kentucky, married William T. Henderson. She is my great great great-grandmother. Any leads will be greatly appreciated.

BRADY posted by Patrick Brady on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Absalom Brady, born 1808 married Malinda Brown John M. Brady,b.1788,Lexington Ky. 2nd wife Nancy Rhodes. Morris Brady, b. around 1750, farm near cedar cr.

FOSTER, GOEHEGAN, MCCARTY, TRIGG posted by Jean Trigg on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Looking for ancestors of Thomas TRIGG who died in Nicholas County in 1836. His sister Married Israel FOSTER. He came from VA and his father may have been Ezekial? A son Thomas E. married Nancy GOEHEGAN (1st) and Mahala MCCARTY (2nd)

BEARD, MCNATT, VASSEUR posted by Mary Huff on Sunday, October 18, 1998

I'm looking for information on my mother's family. Her father was Vasseur, her mother McNatt, and her grandmother was Beard. My mother was born in Benton, Ky.

BAILEY, BAYS, BUNDY, CHRISTY, CLINE, CUMMINGS, EDWARDS, HUTCHENS, MOORE, ROACH, SHANNON, SOUTHARD, WALLACE posted by Floyd Dennis on Sunday, October 18, 1998

I have a family bible of Donna Jo(?) Hutchens spouce of Robert Moore Hutchens b. 1926, parents of John Robert, Pamela Denise, Rosyln, of Noblesville and Lebanon (Indiana?)

BONNER posted by Daniel Bonner on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Just starting search for Bonner ancestors. Father-Daniel Locey Bonner 12/30/12 Grandfather-Leonard Bonner of Monroe Michigan/ Grandmother Lillian Emmons of Knox County Indiana. Do not know how to search the web and are rarely in Indiana to do our research. Thank you.

BONNER posted by Daniel Bonner on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Just starting search for Bonner ancestors. Father-Daniel Locey Bonner Grandfather-Leonard Bonner of Monroe Michigan/ Grandmother Lillian Emmons of Knox County Indiana. Do not know how to search the web and are rarely in Indiana to do our research. Thank you.

LOVE, UNDERWOOD posted by Cathy Love on Sunday, October 18, 1998

I am looking for information on John LOVE who was married to Pauline UNDERWOOD. He had three children:Tom,Frank(b1907-dJune 8,1935 of a gun shot wound),and Leah(Who died young,about 14 years old). He may be the John C LOVE who is buried in Sulpher Creek Indiana cemetary.I know this is the correct Frank LOVE burried there but there is no birthdate or age given on John's headstone. I also know that Leah LOVE should be burried next to them,and there is a Leander LOVE who died in 1924 burried there. However the Orange county Ind. Death Records Index lists him as 70 years of age. I need to find the place of John LOVE's birth, marriage,and records showing any siblings. I need to find out who parents were. I know that most of his life was in the Harrison and Orange counties of Indiana. Anyone who can help please contact me. I also need info on Pauline UNDERWOOD and her family. Thank you Cathy Love bigdaddypearl@mindspring.com

VICKERY posted by Jack W. Yandell on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Looking for John M. Vickery Jr. or his descendants. Last known location, in 1953, Albuqurque New Mexico. wifes name Maize. Known at that time to have 2 sons & 1 daughter all of which were under 4 yrs of age.

BIGGS, BRIM, BRIMM, SMITH posted by C J Marzullo on Sunday, October 18, 1998

James R BRIMM B: abt 1821/25 Rockingham, NC, married Mary A F SMITH B: abt 1832 Calloway Co.,KY; d/o Elias W. SMITH and Piety BIGGS. James R BRIMM and Mary A F SMITH were married abt 1850 Calloway Co., KY. Known childern born in Calloway were William C., A(biantig?) L., Missour J., Piety and Elias Cisero. Looking for any information on any family members of the BRIM/BRIMM, SMITH, or BIGGS family. Thanks for taking time to read this. C J Marzullo

MARQUETTE, SHAFER posted by Nora Borts on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Seeking information and relatives for Jacob Marquette. According to his Civil War Records and his 2nd marriage license we have the following information; Jacob Marquette, the son of Adam Marquette and Christina Shafer, was born 28 January, 1819 in Henderson, Kentucky. Although the records state otherwise I have not been able to find any Marquette in Kentucky records. Would anyone know about this family? If so I would appreciate hearing from them. Thank you

BRUNER, JOHNSON posted by Beverly Sellers on Sunday, October 18, 1998

I am looking for any information on Simeon, Edward, Benjamin Bruner.Edward was born in 1896.Died 1972 in Williamsport Pa. There also was a sister,whose name I do not have. They were living in Harlin County,Ky. The only information I have for their parents is that their mother's maiden name was Johnson.Simeon's wife's first name was Grace.I learned that he worked for the Louisville National Railroad.The last known residence was Louisville,Ky. Benjamin was farming the homestead.Edward was my grandfather,moved to Pennsylvania but I have no date on that either.Any help would be greatly appreciated.

FEAZEL, FEAZELL, FEAZLE, FEEZEL, FEEZELL, FEEZELLE, FEEZLE posted by Christina Bronaugh on Sunday, October 18, 1998

I am looking for the parents and siblings of William Lawrence Feezel who was in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania in the 1760's. Later descendants went to Ohio, Illinois, Indiana.

GREGORY posted by Doug Wood on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Looking for info on 3 brothers who came to IL. from Kentucky about 1828-1830. The brothers were Jonathan, Benjamin, and Absalom Gregory. They settled in Farrington Twp. Jeferson County Ill. They owned sections 23, 24, 26 in Jefferson County. One of thier descendants a Dr. L. B. Gregory was the Postmaster General of Loganville. He own @ 1500 acres of land in this area. Thanks.

LEMMON posted by Kenneth Lemmon on Sunday, October 18, 1998

I was wondering if someone could check in Fairview Cemetery & death record, New Albany, Floyd Co. IN, for grave of Thomas Lemmon B: April 13, 1770, Maryland, Died Dec 29, 1854, buried Dec. 30, 1854, and if there is a gravestone. Have copy of notice from New Albany Ledger that tells of his death & burial. There is a dicrepancy between what paper had & my records concerning how old he was. Thanks for looking, Have a great day.

CLAYPOLE, MARSHALL, TOWNSLEY posted by Ralph Livengood on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Amanda CLAYPOLE b. 1826 in KY, m. Marquis de Lafayette MARSHALL, 24 Jul 1844 in Brown County, Ohio. Children: George B. (1846), John B. (1848), Elizabeth (1849), Louella (1851), Rebecca (1855), Sarah (1856) and Cynthia (1858) Amanda died circa 1865, and Marquis remarried circa 1870 to Belle Townsley. Any KY connection?

DALTON, LAWSON posted by Kathy Coldiron on Sunday, October 18, 1998

looking for Henry Clay Lawson DOB:6-1886 DOD: 6-17 1959 he married Caley Dalton any help would be apperciated. Thank You Kathy

MITCHELL posted by Lori Urban on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Looking for SAM MITCHELL. Married to a 1/4 Cherokee woman named Maggie. Sam killed 2 black men and ran to Indian Territory Oklahoma, about 1883 or before. 5 children born in Oklahoma. 2nd son, Samuel F. Mitchell married Martha Adams in Oklahoma. Maggie married a man Charles Keller after Sam died. Info is vague without dates I know, but he is my brick wall!

MCCLURE, SEATON posted by John McClure on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Looking for information about John McClure, son of George and Jane Gilmore McClure, who married Rebecca Seaton. John & Rebecca settled in Bruceville, IN

SCOTT, WEIR posted by David Freeman on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Erastus Weir b.7/21/1873 Celestia A. (Plowmen) Weir b8/27/1877 kids; Willis Merle, Helen, James Spencer, H. William and Thelma (?)

GILMORE, MCDANIEL posted by Lois Gilmore on Sunday, October 18, 1998

I am looking for information about the parents of Victor Orville Gilmore born in 1871.Their names were Robert Gilmore and Amanda McDaniel. Robert was to have come to Kentucky from Ireland. Amanda was to have died at a fairly young age. Supposedly they have connections with the Knottsville area in Daviess County,Kentucky.

GILMORE, MCDANIEL posted by Lois Gilmore on Sunday, October 18, 1998

I am looking for information about the parents of Victor Orville Gilmore born in 1871.Their names were Robert Gilmore and Amanda McDaniel.Amanda died at an fairly early age we think. Robert was to have come to Kentucky from Ireland. Supposedly they have connections with the Knottsville area in Daviess County,Kentucky.

WHITAKER posted by Don and Mary Saban on Sunday, October 18, 1998

We have a Melvina WHITAKER, born around 1820, daughter of John WHITAKER (wife's name unknown). Melvina married John CAMPBELL in TN in 1843. Melvina is shown as being born in KY. John Whitaker migrated to Knox County, Missouri by 1860. John and Melvina CAMPBELL migrated to Jones County, Iowa by 1852. They had five children, one of which was Eldridge CAMPBELL.

BURTON, CUMMINS, SODREL posted by Dave Burton on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Does anyone have any info on the families of BURTON, CUMMINS, or SODREL IN THE Perry County, IN area?...please e-mail any info to me...as i would appreciate it...my father was born and raised in that area (Derby, IN)..his father drowned in the Ohio River around 1955...and he is related to the Cummins and Sodrels...let me know... Thank you, Dave Burton

AND, HENDRICKS, TRUESDELL posted by Edward Burke on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Is ther any source of Louisville birth records for 1869 or 1891? Anna Lee Hendricks was born October of 1869 and her daughter Emily Truesdell was born August of 1891. Also, any 1890 marriage records? Anna and Frank Truesdell were married in August of 1890. Thanks for any suggestions.

CHEEK, KENNEY, LANGDON, LEIGHTY posted by Rebecca Lee on Sunday, October 18, 1998

I am searching for info on my Cheek family. My great great grandfather William married Mary (maiden name posiibly Baker).They had 7 children in no specific order: 1.Jane b. Oct.4,1875 d.May 1973 no kids (oldest) 2.William Baker b.about 1887 d.Jan 1961 in Denver,Co.(2nd youngest) 3.Elizabeth (second child died at 93) 4.Mary diabetic (married Norman) (youngest) 5.Spurgon (Spurgeon)said to have died young in his 30's 6.Warren 7.boy name unknown died when he was an infant They lived somewhere in Kentucky (possibly Louisville)and eventually moved to Hollywood,Ca.Jane moved to Texas where she was head nurse in a hospital.She then joined her family in L.A. There she took care of a woman who died and left Jane her house in Highland Park in her will.She had other properties as well.William was the only one who stayed in Kentucky.I have been told he ran away and stayed in Louisville.He was always running away and hopping the trains.He married Ethel Leighty (a teacher in Indiana who later worked in a court)in New Orleans.(Ethel b.Jan 10,1890 d.May 1974 in Denver,Co.).Their children were born in Indiana.Soon they moved to Colorado where William became a city engineer in Fort Collins.Together they had 3 children: 1.William b.March 31,1915 in Indiana d.Aug.6,1989 in Colorado Springs,Co. 2.Mary Marcella b.Dec.31,1917 in Indiana (still living) 3.Charlotte died young due to scarlet fever William served in the war,married and divorced,never had any children.Mary "Marcella" married Owen Anthony Kenney and had 9 children: 1.Shelia 2.Carol Sue 3.Pamela Anne (my mother) 4.Michael William 5.William "Bill" 6.Owen Anthony 7.James Raymond 8.Julie Noel 9.Patrick Steven Another part of my Cheek relatives include Joel Owsley Cheek b.Dec 8,1852 in Burkesville Cumberland County,Kentucky.He was the founder of Maxwell House Coffee.His father was James Hill Cheek,mother was Mary Agnes (Bledsoe) Cheek.Joel was my great grandfather's cousin. I am also trying to make a connection between Olivia Langdon and Ethel Leighty.Somehow these too women are related (cousins?) Here is what I know about Olivia.She was born in Elmira,NY Nov. 27, 1845 died.Florance, Italy, June 5, 1904.On February 8,1870 she married Samuel Clemens (aka MarkTwain).They had four children as follows: Langdon b.Nov. 7, 1870 d.June 2, 1872 Olivia Susan b.Mar. 19, 1872 d.Aug. 18, 1896 Clara (Gabrilowitsch Samossoud )b.June 8, 1874 d.Nov. 19, 1962 Jane Lampton b.July 26, 1880 d.Dec. 24, 1909 They lived in Elmira until 1874,then moved to Connecticut.Olivia Susan wrote a biography about her dad at age 13.She died of spinal meningitis in 1896.Langdon died of diptheria when he was 2.Ethel Leighty was my great grandmother If any of this sounds familiar please email me at ariellexx@aol.com.Thank you.

BRUCE posted by Theresa Hayden on Sunday, October 18, 1998

I am looking for information on Frank Bruce in southeren In I beleive he lived in the saluda township He married Ella Getty before 1898. His father is James Bruce and he married Martha Jane Stallsworth. He also had a brother named James Bruce. I am looking for anybody that has any info on these people and dates of birth and death. Thank you

ALLEN, HENTHORN, SYLVESTER posted by Florence Allen Hunstein on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Looking for marriage record of my grandparents, William B. Allen and Rose Caroline Henthorn ca 1885. William b. 1841, NC, a Confderate soldier; police officer in Louisville KY, died 1901 buried Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville. Rose b 1865,. Otisco, Clark Co. IN dau Elijah Henthorn & Mary Alstott.

BAILEY, BRIAN, BRYAN, MCULLY, STANLEY posted by Suzie Brian on Sunday, October 18, 1998

James Brian/Bryan b 1813Ky Married 1830/31 Elizbeth Stanley who was B 1813 Ky. Their first child,Andrew Jackson Brian/Bryan was B Dec 1831 Tenn Second Child James Layfayette Brian Born Sep 1833in Morgan Co Ill where the family settled. Andrew Died 1842,James( the father ) died 1858 Eliz died 1881.Also had other sons and daughters born in Ill. James L.Brian Married Laura Ann Mcully B 1826 in Ky or Tenn.She also had two brothers:Ben and thomas Have been unable to find where the they lived in either Ky or Tenn. Lewis Murphy Bailey born 1790 Shelby Co Ky. son of Samual Bailey and Sarah Lewis of va. Lewis married 1823 Nancy Richardson,who was dau of Joshua Richardson (of Bedford Co. Va.) and his second wife mary Burnett

MASON posted by Genie Mason LaLonde on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Frank Mason possibly related to Edwin Mason of Madison Cnty, KY -possible DOB 1835 or 40. Also trying to verify Edwin's parents.

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