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I'm seeking information on my great grandmother, Mary Margaret BANKS, born 1842 in an unknown county of Kentucky. She is thought to be daughter of Henry BANKS of Letcher County Ky. Some data I've received states he was married twice....first to a Catherine PRUITT and second, to Nancy CHRISTIAN. He is said to have been born in 1785 in NC and to have had 13 children between the two wives. They were: Cassandra; John D.; William; Susannah; Anna; Nancy; Joel; Henry Calvin; David; Andrew Jackson; Allen C.; James; and Mary, born 1842. Is this Mary my great grandmother? My Mary Margaret married at age 13 to Reuben MANNING of FL & TX. They were in AL in 1862-1865, then moved on to settle in Limestone/Freestone County, in central Texas. There they raised their family and died. Both are buried in Cotton Gin Cemetery in Freestone county, Tx. I must identify her parents to continue researching my family tree. Please contact me at: Paula Dunklin, 20114 Nightbird Trail, Crosby, Texas 77532, or email me at [email protected]
I am seeking information on Lewis ROBERTS, b. 1889, d. 1946 in Letcher Co., Ky, s/o Jeans ROBERTS, b. abt. 1869, of Roberts Branch, Va. Can anyone do lookup on his birth, death, obit, burial place, marriage if they already have any of these records. I would appreciate any information on any Roberts who lived in Roberts Branch, Va.
I am trying to locate information regarding my grandparents who lived in Letcher County, probably around Whitesburg or Fleming-Neon. His name was James Edward BUCK and he died in Letcher County on 10-10-59. I am trying to locate a marriage license/certificate to find out my grandmother's maiden name. Her given name was Hallie Mae. She was apparently raised in an Orphanage. I think they had 8 children. I would appreciate any info you can give me. I believe my aunt still lives in Whitesburg: Evelyn Doll BUCK. Thanks for the help.
I am looking for info on John MAGGARD born in Letcher County. He married Mahalia RICE born Lether Co. They had a son Jessee Ervin MAGGARD, 1887-1942. Any info would be appreciatd.
I am trying to locate information on my grandmother. Her name was Vergie MULLINS. She was born either 1913 or 1915 in Letcher County, Ky. Her parents were Martha BRAY and Martin MULLINS. Virgie's siblings were Bertha her twin sister, Easter, Eura, Matilda, George and D. MULLINS. Virgie married Squire YONTS and that is the only reference I have on her. I would like to have whatever information you can find on this family.
Looking for any information on ancestors with the following surnames: ADAMS, ISON, MULLINS, WHITAKER, HOG, AND STAMPER. Inparticular the ancestors of:
Jesse ADAMS, 1735-1781 (descendents: Stephen, Moses, Stephen, Elija, Shade)
Gideon ISON I, 1650-1701 (descendents: Gideon II, George Gideon III, Gideon IV, Ursula ISON, Elija ADAMS)
John MULLINS, (descendents: David, Agnes, Emily POLLY, Rachel STAMPER, Ursula ISON)
Peter WHITAKER, (descendents: Isaac, Isaac, Stephan A., Richard B., Vina)
Hiram STAMPER, (descendents: Polly Ann, Vina WHITAKER)
Would like to correspond with descendants of Shadrack R. ROBERTS who married 15 Apr. 1879, Letcher Co., Latitia "Lettie" ADAMS, b. 1859, d/o Spencer & Celia ADAMS. I descend from Lewis ROBERTS, father of Shadrack R.
Looking for information on Cecil DAY, b. Dec. 1, 1913, d. Oct. 19, 1936 in Letcher Co., m. Oct. 28, 1933 to Dorothy CHATFIELD. Cecil was murdered. Would like to find information on his trial and also if there were children born to Cecil and Dorothy.
Boney ISON was born on 11 Oct 1832 in Line Fork, Letcher Co, KY. Who are his parents? He died on 3 Dec 1879 in KY. Where in KY? He married Lethann INGRAM. Who are her parents?
George ISON was born on 4 Jun 1870. Does anyone know where? He married Polly FRAZIER on 15 Dec 1887 in Letcher Co, KY. He died on 4 July 1941. Where? Looking for information on Polly. Where in KY was she born? She died in Mayking, Letcher Co, KY. When did she die? Polly's parents were Solomon and Sarah (POLLY) FRAZIER. Does anyone have information on them?
James ISON married Lula CRAFT abt. 1917 and their son Emmit was born on 21 Jan 1918 in Letcher Co, KY. Where were James and Lula married? Where in KY was James born? Does anyone have information on Lula? James died in Whitesburg, Letcher Co, KY. What happened to Lula?
Looking for the birth place of James Edward BUCK who was born on 29 May 1895 in KY. He married on 24 Jan (year & place unknown) to Hallie Mae LOVING. They both died in Whitesburg, Letcher Co, KY. Who are the parents of Hallie Mae LOVING? James' parents were Augusta BUCK and Nannie GIBBS. Does anyone have information about them? The family appears to have lived in Letcher Co. for many years.
I am just beginning this search on my family. I would like any information on Queinton Calvin STIDHAM born in
Jenkins, KY - Letcher Co. in 1921. Son of James & Carrie STIDHAM. Brothers were Kermit (Jim) and Willard and a sister Gladys.
I'm looking for information on Eliza INGLE who was in the 1850 Letcher County Census. I'm looking for her husband and where her children went too. I know that sons Enoch and Richard went to the Floyd County area after the war. Other children were John, William and Mary. Eliza went too Magoffin County, KY, in 1889. Her maiden name was
CRAGER.
I am interested in finding out more information on the George NOBLE from Whitesburg, KY, who enlisted in the Confederate Army in 1863. Does anyone know who his family was? I have a Great Grandfather George NOBLE and don't know if it is the same one.
Looking for any information on Sampson ROBERTS who lived in Letcher Co., Ky, in 1840's somewhere in the area of the KY River. I'm seeking any information on Sampson ROBERTS such as census, marriage, children etc. I have been told that Sampson was the son of Moses ROBERTS who may also have lived in Letcher Co., Ky. Sorry I have no other information.
I'm seeking information on Minnie Belle WHITAKER. I only know what my grandmother's death certificate says: 1 brother, George WHITAKER, was living in Whitesburg, KY, in 1946, when Minnie Belle WHITAKER SYKES died. Minnie Belle WHITAKER was born in 1864. The same death certificate says her father was Edward (or Edgar) SYKES, and her mother was Mary, last name unknown. Edward SYKES and Mary were married in Grayson County, KY, about 1855. I know Minnie Belle WHITAKER had sisters named Pearlie May WHITAKER, who married a Chales HELTON, Nannie WHITAKER, who married Thomas TURNER, and another sister whose name I don't know. Minnie Belle WHITAKER had a brother named Isaac WHITAKER who was a Methodist Minister. Isaac was missing the upper palate of his mouth due to cancer. I also know Minnie Belle WHITAKER had two children, before she married Thomas Tidwell SYKES, named Grace WILLIAMS and William WILLIAMS. They took the name SYKES after the marriage. The connection to Whitesburg, KY, and Letcher County, KY, comes from the information on Minnie Belle WHITAKER SYKES' death certificate in Bell County, KY.
Looking for information on George Washington POTTER, b. 1859, Jenkins, Letcher County, KY, m. Rebecca REMINES. Does anyone know the names of their children? My great grandfather was Walter POTTER who married Elizabeth WRIGHT. The only info that I have is that his parents names were George and Rebecca. Trying to make a connection.
I am searching for information on Eli Aaron LUCAS, born aprox. 1883, died in Jenkins, Ky, on Oct. 26, 1974. He married Cordelia Elva STALLARD, they lived in Letcher Co. on Craft's Colley. Eli also had relatives in Pike Co., a brother Noah and Sam. Any information appreciated.
I am searching for cousins.
I would like to hear from the decendents of the following people: Samuel Q. HALL, 1836-1914, he married Louisa Angeline BAKER, b. 1840, they had
seven children, and resided in the Letcher Co., KY, area. I would love to hear
from some of my cousins.
1) Joseph R. HALL, born 1858, married (1) Cora DeBOARD, (2) Letha HALL
2) Caroline HALL, born 1861, married ?
3) Elizabeth HALL, born 1863, married ?
4) Arminda HALL, born 1865-1927, married Rhuben POTTER, born 1865-1936 (they
had three children: Isaac, b. 1889-1968; Sam, b. 1890-1924, and Boonie, b.
1905).
5) Mary Susan HALL, born 1866, married Riley WEBB, born 1863-1951
6) James M. HALL, born 1868-1947 (My grandfather), married (1) ?, (2) ?, (3)
Maggie Jane Houston BENTLEY, born 1884-1977
7) William HALL, born 1876, married Nan HOLBROOK.
I am in search of the death dates of Lewis E. CAUDILL and Mary C. CAUDILL of Letcher County. Lewis was the s/o Henry CAUDILL, Jr., and Susan BACK. Mary was the d/o Wilburn E. CAUDILL and Nancy B. CAUDILL. I have lots of info on the family including birth and marraige info but the dates of death I have been unable to find. Believe them to be buried at old Caudill Cemetary at Carbonglow. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
I am searching for information on my grandparents, Rena HALL and Buster COLLINS of Mayking, Letcher Co., KY. Married around 1935, Buster was 40, Rena was 14. A coal miner, he died around 1937 of pneumonia after being hospitalized with black lung. They had one child, my mother, Joyce Irene COLLINS. She was one year old when Buster died. She used to dance on the counter at the store in Mayking for pennies. Joyce, Rena, and her parents (Mary Elizabeth (SLONE) HALL and Dolph HALL) moved to FL around 1941. Mom never knew any of her father's family. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
LDS database shows marriage of James Henry MINNIX and Emma GARDNER on June 3, 1914 in Letcher Co, KY. Any info would be appreciated.
I am looking for the parents of Frank W. MORGAN. His death certificate says they are Daniel MORGAN and Martha LEMASTER both born in Letcher County. I have evidence that Daniel was born about 1820. However Letcher County did not exist until 1842; it was formed out of Perry and Harlan Co. Perry was formed out of Clay and Floyd in 1820. Also Harlan was formed out of Knox in 1819. I have already checked out Knox - no luck. The question is which county would most likely contain what I'm looking for, which is any evidence of there existence. Can anyone help?
I'm currently searching for COLLETT roots. Looking for lost children of Clarence COLLETT, b. 1910, d. 1936., married Vernie from Letcher Co. Their children are Jack, Susie, Lucille and Louise. Clarence is buried in Letcher Co. but I dont know where. Any info would be so much appreciated. Thank you.
I'm looking for descendants of a number of Moore's who married in Letcher Co., KY. These would all be descendants of Isaac MOORE, Sr., of Pike Co., KY. Some names include Pearl MOORE who married W. H. MILES, Maxie MOORE who married Estus WEBB and ANY other descendant of Isaac MOORE, Sr. I've extracted all Letcher Co. Moore marriages from 1844-1940, all Pike Co. Moore marriages from 1821-1940, all Wise Co., VA, Moore marriages from 1858-1950, and all Dickenson Co., VA, Moore marriages from 1880-1940 and am in the process of sorting out all of the descendants of Isaac MOORE. PLEASE don't be left out.
Seeking any info on a Hannah WALLEN, b. ca. 1817, in VA. She married a Perrien (variations are found in the spelling) BOWEN in 1838, in Perry Co. (found on Perry Co. website). He is listed as mulatto in the 1850 Letcher County census. He is listed in the 1860 Letcher Co. census in the Whitesburg precinct and in 1870 he is listed as Perran BOWEN and his wife as Anna. There is an 80 year old Fanny WALLEN in the household. By the 1880 Letcher Co. census Hannah (Anna) is gone and Perran is listed as black and married to a 20 year old black woman, Manerva, (of VA). In the household is Reubin A., b. 1879; and a ward...Robert SEXTON, 5 yrs.old, b. in KY. Can someone help PLACE this set of the Wallen clan? As a matter of fact, next door to this family is a Preston WALLEN family and appears to be the same one that is later found up in old Floyd Co., KY. Would like feed back on him as well. Is he family to Hannah????
I would like any information anyone has on my grandfather, Dewey BAKER. His father was John Morton BAKER, b. 11 Dec 1888, Beaver Dam Creek, Colson, Letcher Co., KY. My grandfather, Dewey, was born in 1915 and died in 1948. He was married to Alpha Gay DIAMOND. I am interested in knowing anything about him.
I need info on Thomas BERRY and Ursley (ALEXANDER) BERRY. Ursley was from North Carolina and came to KY as a young girl. They married in about the late 1890'S and they had first George, then Elsie, my grandmother bornin 1900, then Elvie, then Leona. I think Thomas was a miner and they moved a lot. He was shot & killed and buried near Blackey sometime around 1915 or so. Elsie married Dewitt FEE in 1916.
I'm looking for any information on Mary ADAMS (born in Letcher Co. in 1859). Her father was Ben ADAMS. Her grandparents were Shade and Pauline COMBS. Mary ADAMS married Hiram W. STAMPER in 1891.
I am seeking information on Darwin KYLE who is reported to have been born in Jenkins, Ky., in 1918. At some point he moved to Racine, WV, and entered the Army. He was killed in the Korean War and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Searching for newspaper article/settlement papers - any data that can shed light on the accident that occurred February 16, 1916, which killed William PACE. The mining company was Blue (or Black) Diamond Mining Co. that is outside Cumberland, KY (Harlan Co.) and Letcher Co., near the Virginia border. Does anyone have access to the local newpaper, of the period, who could check on the story? A large settlement for that time was made to William's wife and six small children.
I am a descendent of James CAUDILL and Mary ADAMS through their daughter Sarah Elizabeth CAUDILL. Sarah married another James CAUDILL who came from Georgia. Does anyone have any information about this Georgia Caudill family.
Does anyone have any information or pictures of the following people: Alice RAMEY married to Benjamin BATES (my ggrandparents) also looking for the same on Garfield (Bobby) THORNSBURY married to Ditha (Annie) BATES, d/o Alice and Ben. They resided at one time in Letcher County, Kentucky, and I believe there are still some family members living there. Could someone tell me what Bobby died from? I believe he was only 35 when he died. Annie later married Sie MARTIN, s/o Silas MARTIN. Any information that I may get would be greatly appreciated.
I am seekink information about my g g grandfather Wilson LEWIS. He was born in Harlan/Letcher County, KY, in 1826. He married Catharine COLLIER on May 29th, 1847. He died in 1892 in Letcher County and is buried in the Maggard Cemetary in Oven Fork, KY. Children are John, Susan, David, Jonathan, James, Martin, Wilson, Francis, William, and Rebecca. I need to identify Wilson's parents to continue researching my family tree. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Update: I have subsequently learned that Wilson's father is John LEWIS and his mother was Elizabeth MORGAN. Now, I would like any information on John LEWIS. He was born in Greenbriar, VA, in 1790 and died in Harlan County, KY, in 1860. I believe he is the same John LEWIS that is listed in the 1830 and 1840 Harlan County censuses.
I'm researching my great grandparents. My great grandmother was Eliza ADDINGTON, supposedly born in 1885 to Taylor ADDINGTON and Cindy? MORGAN. There was also a sister Jane ADDINGTON who married a Byrd FRANKLIN (supposedly some connection to Ben, at least through rumor). Jane and Byrd had a general store on Little Colly Creek near Whitesburg, and Jane was the postmistress there. My grandmother was Mary Jane JONES, Eliza's daughter, born August 23, 1895 in Whitesburg. The name might have been under Riddle, as a John RIDDLE was supposedly the father. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I am searching for information on Grace COMBS that married Virgil LeMASTERS. Grace died in Letcher Co. in 1964. Need any information on the family.
I have a picture of Company "L" 14th Infantry:
Captain V.J. Conrad, Comdg.
Fort Wm. D. Davis, C.Z
July 1937
There are many men in the photograph. My grandfather, Dewey BAKER, is in the Company. If anyone is interested in receiving a copy they can e-mail me at [email protected] .
I am looking for information on my g-g-g-grandfather, Isaac MULLINS. I have no further information on him than that he was born in KY [according to the 1850 Breathitt Co. census] about 1816, married Polly WIREMAN in Floyd County, KY, on April 18, 1835...that he is no longer with her in the 1860 Floyd Census - she is alive and listed as living back with her parents [John WIREMAN and Rebecca CARPENTER], so he either died, or left! Since he lists his birthplace as KY in the 1850 Breathitt Co., census, I am checking surrounding counties in hopes of finding parents. If you could give me any help, I would appreciate it. I would like to find where he was born and who his parents were. Thank you in advance for any and all help.
I have been trying to trace my family tree on my father's side. His name was Cossie Earl FIELDS, who married Coetta Mae BAKER on June 16, 1936. His great grandfather was Walter McNEIL and mother was Amanda Clementine BARTLEY. I do not know the name of Walter's wife. Walter had a son, Charley was raised by a family by the name of 'Fields'. My grandfather, William Edward FIELDS married Jennie Paliney HOLBROOK. Jennie passed away in 1914 or 15. William then married Rutha Jane BENTLEY, also known as Jennie. William and Jennie Paliney had 2 children, my father and a sister, Verna. William and Rutha Jane had one son, John Henry. I know that William and Rutha Jane each had lots of brothers and sisters, but we have been unable to locate any of them. I believe that Jennie Paliney's father was Ransom HOLBROOK. I can find NOTHING about him. He had several daughters, Sarah, Virgie and Mary.
I would appreciate any help that any one can give us in filling in the gaps
and missing pieces.
My mother's family names were Vanover, Johnson, and Kelley. These families lived around Jenkins, Burdine, Payne Gap and McRoberts
areas of Letcher County, Kentucky. The info that I am currently looking for is my great grandfather - Robert Tandy JOHNSON had a sister named Martha that was married twice. The first husband was
James KELLY and the second was Creed STEEL or STILL. I have not been able to get any birthdate or date of death on Martha. Any information would be appreciated.
I would like any information on Martha MEADE, b. 1881, who, I believe married W. S. BENTLEY, in Letcher Co. on 17 January 1901. Confirmation of the marriage would be great. Also, I would like to exchange info on the Bentleys of Letcher Co.
I desparately need help! Does anyone have any information on Grace COMBS LEMASTERS? She lived and died in Neon, Letcher Co., KY, and was married to V.L. LEMASTERS. Also, would anyone have any information on Newberry COMBS, s/o Nicholas and Eliza COMBS from Perry Co.? Newberry couldn't have just fell off the face of the earth. Also, need any info. on William 'Billy' COMBS, s/o Nicholas and Eliza COMBS, "Billy" got killed in Perry Co.; I think. Any information on these persons would be a big help.
I am trying to find proof that Jesse P. CAUDILL (1795-1891) married to Sarah ROBERTS in 1817 in Wilkes Co., NC, was the son of James CAUDILL, Jr., (1753-1840) who died in Letcher Co., KY. James CAUDILL, Jr., was married to Mary ADAMS in 1785 in Wilkes Co., NC.
I would like to go into the DAR under James CAUDILL, Jr., in honor of my grandmother Mattie Ellen CAUDILL. I have the line back to Jesse P. CAUDILL with all the documentation needed, but can not find the proof that he was the son of James CAUDILL, Jr.
Clayton Cox's books, which I have, do not supply the proof. If anything they provide doubt. I need some documentation to prove that Jesse P. was his son. Hoping that there are CAUDILL's in the Letcher Co. area, that may have the documentation I need. Thank you so very much for your help.
My grandmother, Rutha Jane BENTLEY FIELDS, aka Jennie, passed away in the 1960's. No one has been able to find a death certificate for her. I have talked to people who worked there at the time of her death and remember her, but no records can be found. The funeral home in Whitesburg, KY, was in charge of her services. I believe the funeral home, at that time, was owned and/or operated by Archie Craft. I would appreciate any help. Also, if anyone knows Anita Bates Hundley, PLEASE have her contact me. Apparently, her E-mail address has changed since she posted her query on September 4, 1997. I am the great granddaughter of Henry BAKER & Martha Catherine TAYLOR. I would love to exchange information with her.
I'm looking for James Benjamin STAMPER (b. 1854), married Mary Elizabeth BANKS around 1875. They had twin sons born in Whiteshead or Whitesburg (was there a Whiteshead?) in 1893 their names were Alemander (Mannie), and Johnny D. STAMPER. After KY, they moved to MO, then OK. I am looking for the name of James's father.
Does anyone have information on a Fanny TYREE, born abt. 1785 in NC, the daughter of a John TYREE and a Fanny VOWELL. She probably died in Letcher County after 1868. She supposedly married a Wallen. I believe she married Joseph WALLEN who died in Scott Co., VA, in 1820. She later married a William BISHOP in Scott Co VA. I believe her daughter to be Hannah BOWEN the wife of Perrian BOWEN of Letcher County. Can anyone help?
I am looking for Henry C BOGGS, born 1855 in Letcher Co., KY, married Polly Ann COMBS, born 1855, died 1930. Henry and Polly had 5 children: Robert, Samuel Marcus, Jesse, Mary, and Rebecca.
Henry and Polly's son, Samuel Marcus BOGGS, was born 1877 in Knott Co., KY, died 1933 in Perry Co., KY, and married Nora Mae COMBS. Samuel and Nora had 10 children:
Etta BOGGS married Edmon J HUFF
Rolla Othela BOGGS married Ocie Bea DeVARY
Bert Wentworth BOGGS married Gladys MELTON
Flossie BOGGS married Shirley WOOD
Jesse BOGGS married Alice COMBS
Henry C. BOGGS married Hester COMBS (Hester and Alice COMBS were sisters)
Woodrow Wilson BOGGS married Mary Virginia BROHM
June BOGGS married Robert KIZER
Kathleen BOGGS married James Allen TRUAX
Chalmers Earl BOGGS married Francis STUBBLEFIELD
Any help on any of these families will be greatly appreciated.
We are searching for information on Benjamin Lee KINCER. I think his father was David G KINCER. Also any information on Walter LOGSDON or Edna Belle WILLIAMS. Thanks.
I am searching for the Miller family in Letcher Co. Their names were John and Mary MILLER. Their son Andrew, was my gggrandfather. He married Catharine WELLS in Letcher Co. in 1856. Later, Andrew and Catharine moved to Wise Co., Va. John and Mary are living in Letcher Co. from 1874 on. They disappear for the census between 1880 and 1900. If any one knows about this family, I would love to hear from you. Thanks.
I am looking for information on my family ties in KY. I have some info, but not on my direct line. I am the following line: Minnie J. PROFITT McFall, d/o James Oscar PROFITT, b. 11-19-1919, d. 3-31-1965, s/o George Washington PROFITT, b. 12-26-1883, d. -7-1967, s/o Wesley PROFITT and Sarah BENTLEY. I would like photos or obits on this line, as well. Thanks.
I am searching for an obituary for my grandfather, Elijah HONEYCUTT, b. 2-5-1902, d. 4-5-1945. He was married to Arminda COLLIER HONEYCUTT. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I am searching for information on one of my grandfathers, Isom RIDDLE, who was first married to Sarah. I have pictures and information to exchange for the same.
I am descended from Henry VANOVER, b. 1835, Pike County, married 1867 in Letcher county to Jane BENTLEY, b. 1849, Cauldwell, North Carolina. Especially interested in "Bad John" WRIGHT and "Sam" VANOVER and their experience on the wrong side of the law.
Henry and Jane's children:
1. Evermon Jake VANOVER married to Ellen BLEVINS, then to Mary TRUSTY, then to Emeline CALDWELL
2. Katherine VANOVER, b. 1869, married Samuel McHenon FLEMING, b. 1866, his father: Robert Jefferson "Big Jeff" FLEMING, mother: Margaret Anne ROSE.
3. Ulysses "Grant" VANOVER, b. 1873, married Hulda RATLIFF, b. 1873. Her father: Marion RATLIFF, mother: Mary Pauline "Spicy" FRANCISCO.
4. Patrick Hagan VANOVER, b. 1874, married Virginia Jane "Mary" RATLIFF, b.1878, sister to Hulda above. Brothers married sisters. Their children: James, 1898, Hattie, 1899, Draxie, 1901, Lillie, 1903, Orville Lilton, 1905, Arnold Milton, 1907, Alexander Nelson, 1909, Julia C., 1911, Velma Edith, 1913, Jessie, 1915, Ethel Inez, 1916, Hester Hildergard, 1919. I am descended from Ethel Inez who married Roy COOPER, their children Jeannine and Paulette. Jeannine is my mother.
5. Cynthia VANOVER, b 1877, married Sam BENTLEY, b. 1863, then married John TUCKER
6. Henry Melvin "Sam" VANOVER, b. 1877, married Eliza WRIGHT, b. 1879. Her father: John Wesley " Bad John" WRIGHT, Mother: Jane BENTLEY Sam's second wife: Matilda MULLINS
7. Elba "Bob" VANOVER, b. 1883, married Elizabeth HOLBROOK
8. Sarah "Sally" VANOVER, married H. F. KEATHLY
9. Vannie VANOVER, married Newt FANNIN
I live in Elliott Co., Ky. I'm interested in finding any pictures of my g,g,g,grandfather Anthony HALL and his wife Ruth BUTLER. Anthony was born in 1752 in Virginia and died in 1846 in Letcher Co. My g,g,grandfather was James HALL who married Sarah "Sallie" JOHNSON. He died between 1870-1880 in Letcher Co. My great grandfather was Alexander HALL who married Clarinda MARTIN. He was born in Perry Co. in 1825. I'd like to hear from any of my cousins in the Letcher Co. area. My g,g,grandfather was a brother to "Bad" Talton Hall's father. I would like any pictures of my family, of Anthony's, James, or Alexander. Thanks for any help.
I have been looking for information on John GROSS. I know that he died in Letcher County, Kentucky, in May 1966. He was married to Clarissa (Dester) WRIGHT. If anyone has any information please e-mail me. What I really want to know is about John (Daily) GROSS's parents, brothers, and sisters. If someone could go to the libary and look for his obituary and send it to me. This may give me some answers.
Hannah MILLER was born about 1847 in Washington county, TN, and was the daughter of John and Mary MILLER. She is shown on the 1880 Letcher County census with her parents, but having the last name of BAILEY or BALEY. Looking for info on Hannah's marriage and what happened to her after 1880. Thanks.
I am looking for ancestors of mine that lived in Fleming, Letcher County, Kentucky in 1832-1844 or there about. The names I am interested in researching are A. T. THOMPSON, Allen THOMPSON, and James THOMPSON. I know very little about them, except that they are listed on the LDS website as living in Fleming, Kentucky, during this time, as Allen and James were born there. I have no information on the mother. I would appreciate greatly any help. Thank you.
I am currently seeking the names of parents and siblings of Monroe HALCOMB. There is a Monroe HALCOMB buried in the Hurricane Gap Cemetery, in Gordon, Letcher Co., KY. I haven't actually seen his grave and don't know if it's even the right Monroe HALCOMB. All I know is that he married Mary Jane SCOTT and their children were: John, Grant, Thurston, Minnie Bell, Hardy (who is still living in a nursing home and I'm awaiting his address from my grandpa), Henry, Mimie and Vina?
I am searching for the descendants and ancestors of William and Elinder (COOK) SEXTON. They are listed in the 1850 census of Letcher Co. Their children are Oma, Nathaniel, Peggy, William who married Lucinda GIBSON, Elsbury, Martha, Felony and possibly a Susan and a Catherine. Also, they list Elizabeth TAYLOR, 19. Was she a Sexton by birth and this is her married name and living with parents?
I am looking for information on a Mary ADAMS who married Henry BLANKENSHIP in about 1850-55, son of Willaim and Rhoda BLANKENSHIP. Henry was born in 1836 in Perry County, KY, but the area later became Letcher County. According to Henry's Pension Record, Mary was born, married and died (in 1858 or 1859) in Letcher County. Any help would be appreciated.
I'm looking for information on the children of Martin and Nancy (COX) COLLINS. Their son, Alexander, b. 1884, d. 1963, was my great grandfather. I'm looking for information on his brothers and sisters. They were Elizabeth, b. 1876; Ballard, b. 1885; Evan, b. 1887; Basil, b. 1889; Fannie, b. 1892; John, b. 1894; Samuel, b. 1896; Alga, b. 1898; Malla, b. 1900. When great grandfather died in 1963 either Basil or Ballard lived in Whitesburg.
I am interested in information about Brice M. MILLER and his parents Joseph MILLER and Susannah KELLEY. Brice M. MILLER was born 14 June 1845 in Letcher Co KY.
I am looking for information on James Taylor ADAMS, born in Letcher County on Feb 3, 1892, son of Joseph and Mary (SHORT) ADAMS. He married Dicy ROBERTS and became a noted author in Big Laurel, VA.
I am searching for any information on the FELICE family that lived in Jenkins, Letcher County, I know in the early 1900's probably around 1900 to 1915 maybe. There was Felix FELICE or Felice FELICE and Assunta FELICE or Susan FELICE, they had children ranging in different ages, Samuel, Hilda, Mary, Margaret or Maggie, Rosa, Mildred, Jack and I think one more. If anyone has any information on the FELICE Family I would appreciate any help you might have.
Andrew Jackson VAUGHN was sheriff of Harlan County, KY, area in late 1800's and early 1900's. He was born about 1866 in TN and found dead about 1914-1916 in Eolia, Letcher County, KY. He was son of William R. VAUGHN, b.1815, Lee County, VA, and Nancy JACKSON. William R. was killed in the Cival war in 1865 and Nancy Left the VA and KY area and went to TN where she raised her family by her maiden name, Jackson. She was born about 1825 in Lee County, VA, and d. 1903, Claibourne County, TN.
CHILDREN:
1. Hannah, b.1843, Lee County, VA;
2. William M., b. 1846;
3. Mary, b. 1847, VA, in 1850 Lee County Census;
4. Martha, b. 1848, Lee County, VA;
5. James William Jackson, b. 1/12/1851, VA, d. 3/30/1934, Scott County, Illinois;
6. Carr Jackson Vaughn, b. 5/1852, Harlan County, KY;
7. Andrew Jackson Vaughn.
Andrew came back to KY and married Sarah CRIDER [daughter of George W. CRIDER and Mary FARLEY] in 1896. Sarah was b. 1871, d. 1910. They had six or seven children: 1) Mary Vaughn, infant death 1897; 2) William Bradley Jackson Vaughn, b. 2/2/1898; 3) Doaney Bell Jackson Vaughn, b. 7/12/1902; 4) Hiram Nepolian Jackson Vaughn, b. 7/1900; 5) George T. Jackson Vaughn, who was shot at age 16 in VA. Two others unaccounted for Garfield and Ewing Jackson Vaughn. Sarah died when they were young and part of the children were put in orpanage. Later William, Hiram and Doaney were in VA Census, but none of the others so they must have died or were adopted out. If anyone has anything to add or different information, please let me know?
I need information on Meekwood and Susannah HALL of Letcher County. Born to them were Maud, Clelland, Isman, John, Meerland, Martha, Son, Stumbo, and Hermam. They were living with them in the 1910 Knott County, KY, census. The family later moved to Rockhouse and Kite, Beaver area. I'm trying to find information on my grandfather. I know he was a mail carrier, also that he died at a young age. Any info will be greatly appreciated.
I need help in locating descendants of the following people:
Benjamin Franklin BROWN married Cordelia McCRAY on 11/22/1912 in Letcher Co., KY. They had the following children:
1) Lawson BROWN married 1st Hallie DISHMAN on 7/8/1935 in Letcher Co. KY. Lawson BROWN married 2nd Mildred SMITH on 10/7/1944 with Cordelia BROWN witnessing.
2) Dorcy BROWN married Denver TOLLIVER on 12/12/1931 in Letcher Co. KY.
I'm researching the line from which Benjamin Franklin Brown's mother descends. All leads appreciated!
I am looking for the family of Lucille ANDERSON who married John Fontaine WARRIX in Letcher Co. in 1862. Aaron ANDERSON was listed as a witness. Lucille had a son (Solomon ANDERSON) by Sheridan MULLINS who was 4 years old when she married John WARRIX and moved to Floyd Co. Lucille would be my g-g-g-grandmother. I think that either her mother or grandmother was a Bates. Solomon talked about an Aunt Annie VANOVER, a cousin Tom BATES from Wheelwright, and a cousin named Nat ANDERSON. Solomon would have been born in 1859. He married Caroline McGUIRE in Floyd Co. All of his children took the last name of his stepfather, WARRIX. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
I'm interested in information on Stuffley MOORE, who was listed in the 1850 and 1860 Letcher Co Census. Who were his parents, any wives and children, and what happened to him? Also researching Sexton, Hall and Amburgey.
I'm seeking info on the where abouts of my cousins Jack, Lucille, Susie and Louise COLLETT TAYLOR. Their last name was changed to TAYLOR after Uncle Clarence COLLETT died and widow Vernie remarried. Clarence and Vernie lived in Letcher County and Uncle Clarence is buried there. Thank you.
I am looking for a picture of David G. KINCER from Letcher County. David was born on 1/1/1835 and died on 4/2/1914. He was married to Henritta HOLBROOK.
I have a copy of "Lusks a Pioneer Family" compiled by Dexter Dixon. The Lusks settled on Line Fork which I am told is now in Letcher County. I know a lot of the Lusk family descendants still live in Letcher County. I am in contact with another descendant that would like a copy of the book if it is still avaliable. I got my copy from someone who got it from someone, etc., etc. So, I don't know the original source. If anyone knows where this book can be purchased, please E-mail direct.
Clifton Caudill once quoted from a diary written by William BURTON. Does anyone know where this diary is? His son Robert, settled in Letcher County, but William supposedly went on toward Floyd County and that area. I am a great granddaughter of Robert and if this diary exists, I would love to see it. If anyone in Clifton's family reads this message, would they please E-mail me direct. I live in Indiana, but get back to Kentucky a couple of times a year.
I'm looking for descendents of Bob ROSE and his sister, Miss Ellen ROSE, who were living in Jenkins, KY, as of 1954. Any information would be appreciated.
I am looking for Alan HALL, Jemima BLANKENSHIP, Robert JOHNSON, Nancy VANOVER; these are my great grand parents names, they are all from Letcher Co., Ky. Alan and Jemima were married in 1880. My grandpa, Henry, was born in 1885. Robert and Nancy were married in 1885, my grandmother, Matilda, was born in 1888. They were married in 1906. They
died in 1964 in OH.
I am searching for information regarding my husbund's grreat grandparents. They were Robert FIELDS and Pearlie Mae JOHNSON FIELDS. He died in 1978 but I'm not sure which county in Kentucky he's buried. Pearlie Mae was born around 1895 and died in 1951. I believe she is buried in the Obeh Fields Cemetery in Whitesburg, KY. (Their son, Lansferd, is also buried there.) Any information would be much appreciated. Thanks.
I'm looking for information on a John and Mary (TYREE) HUGHES in Letcher County about the 1900's. Their children were Vina, Rosie, Alfie, Bertie, and Troy. There is a story that John HUGHES was a Sheriff (or deputy sheriff) at one time. This is unknown. Any news about either one would be helpfull. Vina HUGHES married Norman Junior NAPIER who were my parents.
I'm looking for Blanton's from Letcher County Kentucky. My grandparents' names would be Oliver and Gertrude (BOYD) BLANTON. My father's name was Freddie Darrell BLANTON. He was born in Millstone, ca. 1935. Any information would be great.
My grandfather, W. S. BENTLEY was married to Martha T. MEADE on January 17, 1901. They didn't stay married for very long and I don't believe they had any children. I have access to a picture of my grandfather and an attractive young lady, that was taken or drawn about 1900. If anyone thinks they might be able to identify Martha T. MEADE, I would
forward them a copy of this picture. Also, I would like to exchange information about the history of W. S. (Simon) BENTLEY and relatives. Thanks for any help.
I am trying to locate information on Anderson "Anse" COOK, born about 1814, died about 1898 in Letcher Co., KY. He was in the censuses of Russell Co., VA, until 1850 and then in 1860 he was listed in the Letcher Co., KY, census. All help is appreciated.
I am looking for descendants or anyone that may have information on Anna STURGILL who married John D. SLONE. They had 13 Children. Among them Sarah (Sally) Ann, Allen, and Nancy Jane. John D. SLONE left Anna and married a younger woman and had many children with her also. I need information on Anna STURGILL, mother of Sally Ann SLONE who married Hillard GIBSON. Sally Ann was born in 1889, and died in 1937. Hillard and Sally Ann lived on Indian creek near Millstone. Sally Ann died after childbirth of her 12th child, Luther Gene GIBSON. Luther died 6 months after his mother died. Hillard, Sally Ann and Luther are buried at the Craft Cemetery on the hill in Millstone, Letcher Co., Ky. Any information appreciated on this family. Also, Allen SLONE, son of John D. and Anna (STURGILL) SLONE, was killed by his second wife Lizzie HALL.
My mother, Edith ALLISON, began teaching in Letcher County in 1932 or 33 and continued there until 1943. I believe her only school was Dunham. Does anyone remember this teacher? She married Joe WOODARD in 1937.
I'm trying to find a cemetery that is close to the Harlan and Letcher county lines. It is also close to Lewis Creek. My grandmother Levy Step HALL, born 1843, in Lee Co., VA (wife of Andrew Jackson HALL, born 1841, in Harlan Co., KY) is buried there, also a small daughter is there. They paid taxes in both Letcher and Harlan Co., KY, and Andrew said he lived in Letcher Co. It is thought that Levy died in the late 1880's. Some called the Cemetery "Coldiron." It is up on a hill or mountain top. Thanks.
I am seeking information about Elizabeth DAVIS who married Alfred SHORT in Letcher County 11/21/1846. She also had a son, Jeff, born on 6/30/1864, by a Hall. He stayed with her parents, Thomas and Frances, until they died. I would like to know his father's name. I was told it was a brother of "Bad" John HALL.
I'm looking for any information about my father. George Washington MINIX, born June 2, 1916, in Fleming, Letcher County, Kentucky. His parents were Ruben MINIX and Laura CENTERS. Thank you for your help.
I'm seeking information on Mary POLLY, the oldest daughter of Neil and Jane POLLY from Letcher County, KY. She married Steven CORNETT, about 1846-1848.
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