I need some help with one of my families:

John M. MERCER (b ca 1823/4, d ca 1860/1880) m 14 March 1847 in Wayne Co. to Mary WALKER. She remarried after his death to ?. LANE. She is living in Somerset, Pulaski Co., KY with her daughter, Patience E. (MERCER) BLACK - 1880 Census.

• CHILDREN:
• Nancy Elizabeth (b ca Mar 1850) m. George M. MEECE, 1871,Pulaski Co.
• Patience E. (b 14 Apr 1851, d 14 Jun 1923) m. William H. BLACK, 1868, Pulaski Co.
• Amanda J. (b abt 1853) m Grandison SMITH
• Mary A. (b abt 1856)
• James M. (b abt 1859)

Will be glad to share information. Any and all help appreciated.

Many thanks!!!!

Loren J. Adams

• My snail mail address is:
• P. O. Box 673
• Iola KS 66749-0673

Hi!

My gg grandmother Evaline WHITE married G. W. M. DUCK in Wayne county on 4 Feb 1849. The DUCKs were from Pulaski. My problem is that I don't know Evaline's parents. The most likely family seems to be that of James WHITE of Wayne county, but I have no proof. G. W. M. and Evaline moved to Texas in the early 1850s (after a few years in Pulaski). For a time in Texas, a Sidney WHITE lived with them. He was of an age to be her brother.

I would appreciate anything you can tell me about the Wayne county WHITEs.
 
 

Thanks!

Peter Morris

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I would like to correspond with someone who has knowledge of my gr-grandmother Emily GIBSON LAIR.

• She was born 1 JAN 1855.
• She died 11 JAN 1941.
• She is buried at Stuebensville.
• She was married to Macijah LAIR.

• She was born 15 SEPT 1813.
• She died in 1892.
• She married Charles BAKER on 4 NOV 1834.
• She was my gr-gr-grandmother.

Thanks!!

Paula Ratliff

• My snail-mail address is:
• 1353 Hwy 140 W
• Utica, KY 42376

Would like to correspond with anyone familiar with the history of John PARMELY, and his descendants.

Also would appreciate any information on the HERRIFORD family, believed to have originally settled in Wayne County.

Thanks, Richard...

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Connie Dawson Tue Jul 16 14:37:09 1996

I'm interested in any information on either of the families of SEXTON or ALEXANDER.

• My direct ancestor was Aaron SEXTON (1829 to 1894) who married Nancy ALEXANDER.
• Both families lived in Wayne around the Civil War and also in TN in Fentress and Scott Counties.

Connie

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Harold Marsh Wed Jul 24 21:05:15 1996

I am trying to find who the parents and siblings of Silas KIDWELL were.

• Silas was born abt. 1810 in Kentucky.
• He married Sally WYNNE on May 31, 1830 in Wayne Co., KY.
• They had twin daughters who were born abt 1831:
1. Angeletta
2. Janetta
• Sally's parents were Harmon WYNNE and Elisabeth PEERY WYNNE.

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Jean Smith Thu Jul 25 17:07:24 1996

Searching for a "legal proof" of my ggrandfather, Thomas P. STOCKTON, to his father Clayton STOCKTON.

• Thomas P. STOCKTON was born 15 July 1815 in Wayne Co., KY.
• His parents were Clayton STOCKTON and his wife Nancy PATTON STOCKTON.
• He was their 11th child.

• At least 3 of the last children were born in Wayne Co., KY
• Some of the older children married in Wayne Co., KY
• An older daughter, Lydia STOCKTON, married William WANN, Jr. on 7 May 1812 in Wayne Co., KY.
• William WANN, Jr. was later, the bondsman for the marriage of Thomas P. STOCKTON in Tennessee.
• Clayton STOCKTON may have been in the Quaker religion at that time.

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Vicky Elberts Thu Jul 18 13:50:53 1996

• Seeking information on SPRADLIN family.
• Ambrose M. SPRADLIN(G)b. 1860-62(Wayne Co.) d. 4/13/1918 (Adair Co.)
• m. in 1877 (Adair Co.) to Vesta A. (Hester?) SMITH b. 1865 (Adair Co.).
• I think her father's name was Elijah SMITH who was born in Whitley Co.
• Also seeking information on Patton SPRADLIN b.1842 and wife Tempy b.1848.
• I have been told that she died before the 1900 census
• They are listed in the 1880 Whitley Co. census.
• I am willing to share information.

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Vicky Elberts Sat Jul 27 18:15:49 1996

• I am looking for information on Constantine GUFFEY (1803-1880) and his wife Elizabeth SMITH (1806-abt.1880).
• They were married in 1825.
• His father was Ephriam GUFFEY (1765-1843 - Clinton/Wayne Co).
1. Who were her parents?
2. Did either of them have brothers or sisters?
• I have a list of their children.
• I will gladly exchange information.

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Vicky Elberts Sun Jul 28 11:54:39 1996

• Looking for information about my Ephriam GUFFEY and Sarah "Sallie" DENNY.
• They were married July 20, 1803 in Wayne County, KY.
• Ephriam died Feb. 15, 1843.
• They had a son, Constantine who was born in 1803 in Wayne Co.
• Did Constantine have other brothers and sisters?
• Any information will be greatly appreciated - will share my information.

Vicky Elberts Tue Jul 30 20:22:33 1996

• My gg-grandmother was Sena Ellen SMITH COYLE, married to Martin COYLE in 1881.
• They had a son named William "Willie" B. COYLE in 1883.
• I think Sena was born February 20, 1857 in Clinton Co., Ky.
• She died February 28, 1939 in Wayne Co.
• She is buried in the Taylor's Grove Cemetary.
1. Does anyone know anything about her family?
2. Parents names or brothers or sisters?
3. I have heard she may be Indian.
• Another gg-grandmother was Barbara Ann ATKINSON (1852-1922).
• She was born in Tennessee - divorced.
• Her daughter (my g-grandmother) was Effie Lucinda ATKINSON (1885-1941) m. to Willie COYLE.
• The 1900 Wayne Co. census states:
1. Barb ATKINS age 48 divorced from Tennessee, renter.
2. Daughter Saphronia age 25 single
3. Rachel A. age 23 single
4. Effy L. age 15 single
5. Joel F. age 10 single
• Barbara is buried in the Taylor's Grove Cemetary.
1. Does anyone know anything about Barbara's family?
• Another gg-grandmother is Oma DISHMAN (married to Newt Jasper GUFFEY).
• Their son was Walter Curtis GUFFEY.
• She was born in 1891 and died 1979 in Wayne Co.
• Her parents were Jane BROWN and Smiley DISHMAN.
• Newt's parents were:
• Nancy Elisabeth ALCORN (ALLGORNE) (1856-1918) and John H.P. GUFFEY (1885-1907)
• From Wayne County
• I have heard that some of them were of color - either black or Indian.
1. How can I find out?
• Does anyone know anything about any of these families?

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Vicky Elberts Fri Aug 2 19:37:27 1996

• Wishing to correspond with others about the GUFFEY family.
• Lineage:
1. Alexander MacGAVOCH (Ireland)(1600-1700's)
2. James MacGUFFEY
3. James GUFFEY
4. Ephriam
5. Constantine
6. Lorenzo D.
7. John H.P.
8. Newt
9. Walter -died 1982 - my grandfather.

Thank you, Vicky Elberts

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Virgil Sims Sun Jul 28 17:46:23 1996

Need help identifying my ggg grandparents.

• Andrew YOUNG married Edith SMITH.
• Andrew d. in Wayne Co 31 Aug 1847.
• Who were his parents?
• Edith SMITH was born in Rowan Co NC ca 1810.
• She died in Clinton Co Feb 1894.
• Who were her parents?

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Virgil Sims Sun Aug 4 14:53:11 1996

My g grandfather, John William NELSON was born 6 June 1857 in Wayne Co., KY.

• He married Rosa BERTRAM.
• John was the son of Green and Susan Elmirah GILBERT NELSON.

• Who did they marry and what date?
1. Louisa L. NELSON b. ca 1841
2. Zack Taylor NELSON b. ca 1846
3. Salena M. NELSON b. ca 1845
4. Green NELSON b. ca 1848
5. Mary NELSON b. ca 1852

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Francis C. Gill Sun Aug 4 13:28:08 1996

I am interested in information on the family of John CRAIG and Jane BROWN.

• This family came from Bedford Co., Va. around 1800.
• A daughter, Mary (Polly) CRAIG, married John HATFIELD in 1805 in Wayne County.

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Francis C. Gill Sun Aug 4 13:33:25 1996

Interested in sharing information on the Valentine HATFIELD family who resided in Wayne County around 1810.

• A daughter, Sabine, was married there to Hugh ROBERTS.

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Jim Lawrence Sun Aug 4 14:15:47 1996

• I am researching James SLOAN, Esq.
• His daughter Julia Jane SLOAN married Franklin Asbury ROGERS.
• They left for Texas in 1870.
• The SLOANs are in the census records.
• I would like to know the ancestors of James SLOAN, Esq.
• Was his father James SLOAN, Sr.?

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William D. Lindsey Wed Aug 7 15:51:53 1996

I'm researching the families of the following individuals, who were in Wayne Co. from ca. 1800-5 until after 1820, when most moved to Lawrence Co., AL:

1. Mark LINDSEY
2. Rev. Thomas M. BROOKS
3. John DINSMORE
4. John HAMMONS

I'll gladly exchange information on these lines.

My Snail Address is:

• William D. Lindsey
• 519 Ridgeway Dr.
• Little Rock, AR 72205
• (501) 666-2070

Robert Slavey Fri Aug 16 12:14:12 1996

I am searching for any information on person with the names SLAVY, SLAVEY, or SLAVEN.

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Fran Jones Sun Sep 1 08:41:09 1996

I am searching for any information on this couple. I believe they are from Wayne Co., KY

• James A. ARTHUR b. June 8, 1850 and his wife, Elizabeth TOLLER b. March 17, 1854.
• I found a James ARTHUR and Bethany TOLER in the IGA, but thier children's names are different.
• Could they be related?
• I know that James moved around the state.
• I have him in Lewis Co. in 1902.
• But I have also seen him in Grant & Fleming Co's.
• I have always thought this was my ggrandfather, now I'm not sure!

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Michelle Bley Sat Aug 24 06:23:48 1996

Looking for information on Reynolds GREEN and family.

• Reynolds GREEN was born 1780 in Casswell Co., NC and died 1848 Van Buren Co., IA.
• He married Francis HALL.
• The GREEN family was in Wayne Co., KY until 1817.
• Then Alabama, Tennessee, Morgan Co., IL and in 1840 Van Buren Co., IA.
• Children were:
1. Nancy, b. Nov. 22, 1807
2. Margaret S., b. Nov. 27, 1809
3. William, b. Oct. 10, 1812/1813
4. Mary E., b. April 18, 1816
5. Elizabeth, b. June 21, 1818
6. Mathew C., b. Aug. 7, 1820
7. Martha C., b. Nov. 15, 1822
8. Sarah Francis, b. April 7, 1825.

Norman Morris Sat Aug 24 09:38:15 1996

Rueben ARD born Apr. 14, 1769 married Elizabeth LeFEVERS.

• Children:
1. Abraham ARD b. Jun. 01, 1799
2. James M. ARD b. Aug. 18, 1804 married Dianna PRICE
3. Talitha ARD b. Oct. 03, 1807 in Wayne County, KY
4. David ARD
5. Charles C. ARD
6. Rueben ARD, Jr.

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Ronald Goforth Sun Sep 1 08:16:15 1996

I am interested in discussions with anyone researching Andrew BROWN.

• Andrew BROWN b. c1838, TENN. and d. 15 Jan 1932, Spur TEX
• m. c1854 Eliza Caroline ROBINSON b. c1838, KY and d. 1810-1820.
• Children:
1. America L. BROWN b. 10 Jul 1857 KY
2. Martha Ann BROWN b. 27 Dec 1858
3. Granville BROWN b. 09 Aug 1860
4. William BROWN b. c1862
5. Leander Sherman BROWN b. c1864
6. James BROWN b. c1865
7. Henry A. BROWN b. c1867
8. Emily Jane BROWN b. 14 Oct 1868 KY
9. Tennessee BROWN b. Aug 1870 TEX
10. Charles BROWN b. c1872
11. Andrew BROWN, jr b. c1874
12. John BROWN b. c1877
• Ronald Goforth

Dwayne Flynn Mon Sep 2 18:23:38 1996

From PULASKI CO., KY to WAYNE CO., KY

Looking for the parents and burial place of Jesse Cannon FLINN/FLYNN.

• Born ca. 1792 in NC or VA.
• Married Ruth DAVIS.
• Said to have been a minister.
• Last mention of him was in a deed to his son Cannon in 1883.

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E.Ann Ingram Sat Sep 7 18:23:29 1996

I'm seeking information for my mother, Muriel Faye HANCOCK INGRAM, who is attempting to trace her HANCOCK ancestors.

She has found links to relatives in Wayne County. She has made one trip to Wayne County but can no longer easily travel. We would appreciate any additional information or links to ancestors of the following persons.

1. George HANCOCK, 1862-1943
• Church Affiliation was Baptist (Neely's Creek)
• George's Father, Ben (Benjamin) HANCOCK
• George's Mother, M.N. (Martha Ann)? 1822-1888
2. Mandy (Amanda DAVIS), 1875-1927
• She was George HANCOCK's Wife
• Her father may have been, Mose DAVIS (?)
3. Benjamin HANCOCK, ?-May 1891 and his wife, M.A. (Martha Ann) 1822-1888
• Children:
1. Benjamin Jr.
2. Gilmore
3. Luke
4. Sam
5. Dave
6. John

Thanks for sharing information you may have. We'll do likewise. E.Ann and Faye

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Kim Clarke Mon Sep 9 07:20:52 1996

COLLIER, James M., b. Feb. 24, 1846, Wayne Co., KY.

• At least two siblings:
1. William
2. Mary
• Father: James COLYER
• Mother: Elizabeth WADDLE.

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Darren Greer Sun Sep 8 16:20:07 1996

I am looking for information on my Great Great Grandfather Ervin THOMAS.

• He was married in Wayne Co., KY to Celia Jane BARRIER.
• They both are beleived to me buried in McCreary County in the Bethal Cemetary.

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Eric Lee Sun Sep 8 18:07:28 1996

I would like to exchange info with any descendant of William Bradford LAIR and his wife Mary Elizabeth BURK.

• This couple was located in Wayne County, KY before 1850.
• They had 12 children.

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Sandra Burbridge Fri Sep 13 21:57:42 1996

I am searching for any information on the family of DANIEL TUCKER GROVES from Ford, Clark Co., KY.

• He was born in 1853 or 1854.
• His father was apparently SAMUEL S. GROVES.
• He had several siblings:
1. JOHN W. GROVES b.1846
2. JAMES N. GROVES b.1847
3. ANDREW OR ANDERSON GROVES b.1862
4. GEORGE GROVES b.1864
5. HENRY GROVES b.1867
6. MARTHA GROVES b.1868
7. MARY GROVES b.1871
8. THOMAS GROVES b.1873
• DANIEL T. GROVES apparently married MARTHA DUNN who died in 1889 or PAULINE?
• The had four children:
1. ROBERT LEE GROVES b.1876
2. ANNIE GROVES b.1880
3. JULIUS CEASAR GROVES b.1889
4. My grandfather, WILLIAM GROVES b.1878

• What did he do his first 40 years?
• I know he was in the calvary.

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Bill Krempp Wed Sep 18 10:57:33 1996

Looking for any info on the STEELE, STEEL, and BURRIS lines from Wayne Co., KY.

• I have 3 John STEELE's (STEEL) (born 1862, 1838, and 1810?) all born and lived in Wayne Co.
• Also Rebecca Jane BURRIS (b.1844 in Wayne) married the middle John STEELE.
• There was also a wife Betsy BROWN (b.1810?).

• [email protected] OR [email protected] OR [email protected]

Bill Krempp Wed Sep 18 12:37:06 1996
Looking for info on Robert GILKEY (1799-?), his wife Elizabeth BRATTON (1812-1889) or their daughter Anna GILKEY (1838-1922).

They were supposedly all born and lived in Wayne Co. KY, but I can't find any info anywhere on them.

Please contact me if you have or need more detailed info. Bill Krempp

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Elbert Johnson Wed Sep 18 15:28:22 1996

Seeking any information on James JOHNSON b. 1759 in Louisa Co, VA. Moved to Wayne County, KY about 1800.

• He lived there for 33 years before relocating to Washington Co., MO.
• His wife's name was likely Permelia ______.
• His grandson, James J. JOHNSON b. 1800 in VA, of unknown parents, also was living next door in 1820 census.
• James J. JOHNSON's wife was Lydia DURHAM.
• He married her in Pulaski Co. in 1818.
• Pleasant JOHNSON was probably a son of James JOHNSON b. 1759.
• He died about 1825-1829 in Wayne Co., KY

Sherry L. Kyle Wed Sep 18 18:18:52 1996

Joshua B. COX born 1809 Va, is listed in 1850 census of Wayne Co. with family of seven:

1. Mary b. 1826 TN (wife?)
2. Elizabeth E. born 1839
3. James C. born 1841
4. Roxalana J. born 1843
5. John S. born 1846
6. Mary A. L. born 1848.

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Sherry L. Kyle Wed Sep 18 18:51:31 1996

Elias COX b. VA and wife Prudence b. 1788 VA.

• What was Prudence's maiden name?

• Their children:
1. Joshua B. born 1809 VA
2. Travis
3. Elizabeth M/W md. Joseph ROBERTS
4. John Louis born 1816 KY married Rutha Eason NEELY
5. Sarah Jane md. Christian GREAR/GREER
6. Sophronia B. born 1828
7. Benjamin R.

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Searching HATFIELDS of KY, especially those in Pike, Wayne, and Whitley Counties.

Yes, this does include the feudists and their closest KY HATFIELD relatives.

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Seeking information about:

1. ALEXANDER WORLEY m. 26 May 1812, Wayne Co., to SALLY DOWNEY
2. JOHN WORLEY m. 20 Aug 1809, Wayne Co., to SALLY SHARP
3. VALENTINE WORLEY, early resident of Wayne Co., KY

• Were Alexander, John, and Valentine related?
• Who were the children of John?
• Did Alexander move to Hendricks Co., IN?

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Ruth Kicklighter Sun Sep 29 07:50:41 1996

I am trying to determine the death dates of Philemon and Rachael WILSON PAYENE.

• Philemon applied for a pension on -- 1 June 1833 in Wayne Co. KY
• Rachael was still living in Wayne County as late as 1848.

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Cindy Pulford Sun Sep 29 18:44:07 1996

I'm looking for information on Perigo (sometimes spelled Pedigo) WATSON.

• In a deed he was mentioned as a Wayne Co. resident in 1826, along with his wife Nancy BROWN.
• The property was in Casey Co. and was Nancy's dowry.
• According to their son John's death certificate, John was born in Wayne Co., but father's birthplace is unknown.
• In 1860 his son John C. WATSON of Casey Co. purchased property in Casey Co. from his sister Sarah THOMAS, who was named in the deed as daughter and heir to Pedigo WATSON.
• I don't know if this was part of his wife's dowry or if he was living in Casey Co. at the time of death.
• I was told once that Perigo was listed in a Clay Co. tax record but I have not been able to find it.

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