Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 6th ed., 1887, Henry Co. MRS. LAURA A. OLDHAM is a native of Henry County, Ky., a daughter of C. M. and Frances M. (Edwards) Mathews. September 22, 1857, she was married to William B. Oldham, of Jefferson County, a son of Pressley and Margaret (Keller) Oldham. William B. Oldham graduated in medicine in Louisville, Ky., in 1855, and after graduation had charge of the Marine Hospital in Louisville for several years; then moved to Christiansburg, Shelby County, where he remained about two years. He then came to New Castle, Ky., and remained up to the time of his death, which occurred in August, 1878. Five children were born to this union, three living: John, who graduated in medicine in Louisville in 1886 and is now taking a special course under Prof. Reynolds, of Louisville; Frank, who is employed in the New Castle Bank, and Annie, who is at Nicholasville attending school. Dr. Oldham was considered one of the finest surgeons in the State of Kentucky, and was a close student. As a citizen he was popular, companionable, public spirited, and enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who knew him. Mrs. Oldham is comfortably situated in New Castle, and also owns 100 acres of land near new Castle. She is distinguished for her beauty and many fine qualities. Oldham Edwards Keller = Louisville-Jefferson-KY Christiansburg-Shelby-KY Nicholasville-Jessamine-KY http://www.rootsweb.com/~kygenweb/kybiog/henry/oldham.la.txt