History of Todd County, Kentucky, ed. J. H. Battle, 1884, F. A. Battey
Publishing Co., 1884, pp. 256-257.      [Kirkmansville Precinct]

JAMES A. UTLEY was born in 1851, in Muhlenburg [sic] County, Ky.  His
parents were William J. and Caroline (Vinston) Utley, both natives of
Kentucky.  The father was a farmer.  His death occurred in 1854, aged
thirty-six.  He was a member of the Baptist Church.  The mother died of
typhoid fever, the same disease which proved fatal to her husband, her
death occurring two weeks later than that of her husband.  She was also
a member of the Baptist Church.  These parents left two children--Fannie
F., now the wife of George M. Bobbitt, and James A.  The latter began
for himself at the age of eighteen years.  He ran a saw-mill for seven
years, principally for Miller & Robinson.  He then began farming, which
business has engaged his attention ever since.  He has been very
successful in business considering that he began without means.  In this
county he owns 205 acres of land.  In Muhlenburg [sic] County he controls
208 acres.  He has a nice home and a happy and encouraging prospect.  He
is one of the responsible, well-to-do men of the county.  He was married
January, 1874, to Miss Martha A. Shutt, daughter of Jefferson and
Angeline Shutt, of Muhlenburg [sic] County, Ky.  Floyd R. is their child.
Mr. Shutt's death occurred July 8, 1860, aged thirty-five years.  Mrs.
Shutts' death occurred July 5, 1861, aged twenty-eight years.  Both were
members of the Christian Church.  Mr. and Mrs. Utley are members of the
Baptist Church.  Mr. Utley is a member of the Masonic order.

Utley Vinston Bobbitt Shutt
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Muhlenberg-KY

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