History of Todd County, Kentucky, ed. J. H. Battle, 1884, F. A. Battey
Publishing Co., 1884, pp. 299-300.      [Elkton Precinct]

J. W. LUCKETT, son of A. D. and Martha M. (Lumsden) Luckett, was born in
Clarksville, Tenn., May 3, 1848; his father was born in Virginia March,
1806, and his mother in 1813.  His father emigrated from Virginia in early
life, and after traveling about for some time settled in Elkton, Todd
County, Ky., where he remained ten years; he then spent some twenty years
of his life on a farm between Elkton and Allensville, where he died April
14, 1882.  His wife ended this life January 24, 1879.  In youth he learned
the painter's trade, followed mercantile pursuits, and lastly agricultural
industries.  He was a member of the I.O.O.F., and both he and lady were
consistent members of the Christian Church.  J. W. Luckett was educated in
Todd County, Ky., to which place he emigrated with his parents when six
months old.  He remained with his parents until the death of his mother,
when he left home and was engaged on a farm for some three years, after
which he commenced as a merchant in Daysville, Todd County, where he is
now doing a profitable business.  He is a devoted member of the Christian
Church, and one of the prominent citizens and influential business men
of the village and county.

Luckett Lumsden
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Clarksville-Montgomery-TN VA

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