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Willis Cemetery- Jackson County

RLSchultheiss — 2010-03-12 05:55:27Z

Would anyone know where I could find the interment records for Willis cemetery on Kirby Knob Rd, near Alcorn. I have a hunch that a hole branch of my family is buried there, but I can't find any records to confirm it.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Richard

Re: Eversole Family

1coolaunt — 2010-03-12 05:40:36Z

My granfather was General Eversole so your dad is my great uncle!!! I remember as a teen going to Uncle Dillards farm and I'm not sure but I thought that when he died that your dad was at his funeral. I remember my dad pointing out his relatives and I think he mentioned your dad but I'm not totally sure. My dad's name is Ronald and his brothers are Lawrence, Bobby and Paul and one sister Wilma.My name is Brenda and I'm 40 and live in Hamilton.

Re: Jerome I. Gray

sriki1 — 2010-03-11 03:40:04Z

Thanks for your answer - maybe someone else will read this thread and can help us both out!

Riki

Re: Jerome I. Gray

LindaMcKinney373 — 2010-03-06 05:05:45Z

Sorry to say, I don't know anything other than Jerome I. Gray was my great grandfather. I cannot find any information on his parents. I did find out that he had an older brother who was killed in World War 1.

Re: Jerome I. Gray

sriki1 — 2010-03-05 18:54:13Z

Do you know if Jerome is related to Hiram Gray? I'm interested in learning more about Hiram.

Thanks

Jerome I. Gray

LindaMcKinney373 — 2010-03-04 07:36:59Z

I am looking for any information on a Jerome Gray who was born about 1895 or 1896. He had a son named Jack Dale Gray who was born in 1928 or 1929. Jerome Gray died in May of 1929 or 1930 in Dunsmuir, CA. He died of spinal meningitis according to the newspaper article that I was able to retrieve. Jerome was married to Norma Mottern who had a daughter named Norma when she and Jerome married. Jack D. Gray was born in Lewiston, Idaho. He was born on 9/22/1928 or 1929. He was my father. I am so interested in learning about his family history because it was also so important to him, but of course, in the early 1980's, computers were not the norm. Please let me know if you have any information. Thank you so much.

Linda S. McKinney

Re: RADER ROSE LAKES

Cissy1963 — 2010-02-28 00:57:02Z

Lesley,
I can see where there could be a possible connection. It is odd that there are so many of the same names. The surnames that you have are not common in Jackson County,Ky. What 1920 & 1930 Census did you find Virgie in?

Re: Mary Ann Creech

genevarussell40486 — 2010-02-19 00:12:40Z

I would love to find a copy of this book you have talked about. My husband grandma is a Creech from Owsley and Mary Ann Creech is one of the name she gave me when I started
her family history any help you could give me I would really appriciate. My email is geneva_russell@yahoo.com

Clay County Genealogical & Historical Society

NoraHouse421 — 2010-02-16 20:06:32Z

The Clay County Genealogical and Historical Society finally has an official web site. Many of you have been asking for it for years and now it’s here. Go to ClayFamilies.com. It took us awhile to find a suitable domain name and when “clayfamilies” became available we jumped at it. So wander around in the site and tell us what you want us to add. Again, that’s www.clayfamilies.com

--Thanks,
Charles House

Re: Tincher

j63miller — 2010-02-09 03:06:44Z

I'm a grandson of Corba tincher, would you have any information on her? Or My father Donald Millers dad,Thanks

Picture of Hollan Lainhart

JMH1948 — 2010-02-07 02:52:57Z

Looking for a picture of Hollan Lainhart - son of Riley & Rosetta Abner Lainhart and md. to Etta Harrison.

Thank You

Re: Roll Call

portiaedwards81 — 2010-02-05 02:58:08Z

Hi I am trying to Find a Naomi Robinson/Robertson by marriage maiden name Whitaker. Naomi had at least 2 kids that I know of one is Toby Robertson, and the other is my Great Grandmother Ina Irene Robertson (Reed by marriage). Any information you have or know of would be a great help expecially why the last name is Robinson/Robertson.

Thank you
Brittany

Re: Marriage Records of Jackson County

JenniferLynch96 — 2010-02-04 13:00:42Z

I found them in the marriage index

William Hixson & Nancy Pennington, 1-26-1878 , book 1 page 081

Jennifer

Marriage Records of Jackson County

nannersjohnsonn — 2010-01-31 21:46:27Z

Do you have access to the marriage records of Jackson Co., KY.?

I am trying to find the marriage record of a William H. Hixon to a Nancy (maybe Pennington) in 1879.

I would be deeply grateful for a look-up.
IF you find it, please email me directly to:

Sbocko3001@aol.com with Hixon on the subject line.

Thank you

Re: RADER ROSE LAKES

carolcaba — 2010-01-18 00:38:09Z

Hi I am family to Virgie White abt. 1914, I find her in the 1920 & 1930 census, yet we can not find her true parents for family. My grandmother Virgie died in 1959* she had 16 children and i would like to find who we are related to.
My Ella abt. 1893, i am told would be our great grandmother, and she was in WV, & VA. I she the same names you have on my search. I have Granville White, Julia White, Ella White, and i see Geo White, Zella Mea, Thoeodore Robert White, and Elijgh White, But the surname: are White, Lewis, Edwards, Royster, Finney, Tyree, Tyrer, Lawson, but I don't know who is family. I thank you so much and if you can help me I am very greatfull. I know we have a big mix in my family roots we have mix skin tones and colored eye's and all texter of hair, and this is only from my grandma Virgie White and her spouse William Leon Thornhill.
Thanks Lesley

OBIT Elizabeth Morgan Saker 1919-2010

Kandy_BackAgee — 2010-01-16 18:46:45Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON ELIZABETH SAKER FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 1/3/10

Elizabeth Morgan Saker, age 90 of Dayton, OH died January 2, 2010. She was born January 4, 1919 in Annville, KY, the daughter of Dona and James Matt Morgan. She is survived by her loving daughter Gloria and husband Mic Murphy of Beavercreek, OH and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by both parents, brothers Robert, Roy, Charlie and Bill Morgan; sisters Mollie Norris and Ethel Jordan. Elizabeth worked at Miami Valley Milk Producers Association. Visitation will be held 1:00 pm on January 5, 2010 at Newcomer Funeral Home Beavercreek Chapel 3380 Dayton-Xenia Road with a funeral service following at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Willow View Cemetery. Any donations may be made to Acclaim Hospice, 7887 Washington Village Drive, Suite 350, Dayton, OH 45459. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com

Re: EVANS, ROBERTS

RoatenHinson — 2010-01-12 17:40:11Z

I have a John S. 'Jack' Evans b abt 1827 listed as the son of William Evans and Mary 'Polly' Stone. I am showing John S. Evans married Rebecca Nantz abt 1854 Laurel Co KY (part of Laurel Co later became Jackson Co KY). Showing Rebecca as a daughter of Frederick Nantz and Sarah Chappel who married March 20, 1830 Harlan Co KY. Showing John S. Evans had a brother James R. Evans b Jan 29, 1830 who married Margaret Allen Dec 16, 1855, Owsley Co KY. I would appreciate any additional detailed information on any of these people. Thanks for sharing. 'R.E.' Hinson Jr

Re: Martha "Patsy" Isaacs

edi9 — 2010-01-12 15:08:43Z

Hello, all I have on her is she was born in 1841, daughter of Isaac Isaacs, married Samuel Abner, 29 Apr 1862. Family and census records show they had 10 children and I believe she died abt 1891. My sister married a great great grandson of hers. Edie

Re: EVANS, ROBERTS

uhgolfer — 2010-01-12 14:24:23Z

Hi, Don't know if this my John "Jackie" Evans who married Rebecca Nantz (My great great grandparents). They had a Son Scott who married Isabelle "Belle" York (my Great Grandparents). Scott & Isabelle are buried in the Sayler Cemetery along with Rebecca Nantz Evans. Jackie Evans is buried on Barnes Mountain. Let me know if this helps.

Denver

Re: EVANS, ROBERTS

RoatenHinson — 2010-01-12 03:39:04Z

I am showing an S. (Sylvester?) Evans b abt 1834 listed as a son of Elijah Evans B abt 1795 and Matilda Moore-Evans. Does anyone know anything about S. Evans? A Harrison Ross Porter and his wife 'Betsy' Forbis-Porter was found listed in Elijah Evan's household in the 1850 Laurel Co KY Census. 'Betsy' Forbis who married Harrison Roos Porter is a sister of my gggrandmother Anna Forbis-Henson. My gggrandparents George W Henson b abt 1799 NC and Anna Forbis-Henson sold their last remaining 50 acres of land in Jackson Co KY in 1859 to a John 'Jack?'Evans. George and Anna Henson moved to Webster/Maries Co MO in 1860. Do you, or anyone researching the Evans line, know anything about John 'Jack' Evans of Jackson Co KY? Thanks for sharing. 'R.E.' Hinson Jr

Martha "Patsy" Isaacs

JMH1948 — 2010-01-11 22:52:02Z

need info on Martha "Patsy" Isaacs (md. Samuel Abner)

Thanks

Re: EVANS, ROBERTS

BrendaBakerPhenis — 2009-12-31 00:23:20Z

Results 1-5 of 5
Name Birth/Christening Death/Burial Database Order
record? Other
Matches
Date Place Date Place

Evans, Sylvester 1831 1553blw Census
Newspapers
Histories
Spouses: Housekeeper Mary Jackson, Lucinda Unknown

Evans, Sylvester 1831 fredexbailey Census
Newspapers
Histories
Spouses: Mary Jackson, Lucinda unknown

Evans, Sylvester Abt 1841 Owsley County, KY Aft 1880 Owsley County, KY :3284135 Census
Newspapers
Histories
Father: Jesse Evans Mother: Edith Smith Spouses: Lucinda Moore, Mary Ann Jackson, Lucinda Moore

EVANS, Sylvester Abt 1841 Owsley County, KY Aft 1880 Owsley County, KY gishmoore Census
Newspapers
Histories
Father: Jesse EVANS Mother: Edith SMITH Spouses: Lucinda MOORE, Mary Ann JACKSON

Evans, Sylvester OCT 1830 Ky connect Census
Newspapers
Histories
Father: Jesse_Sr Evans Mother: Edith Smith Spouses: Lucinda Moore, Mary A Jackson

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i hope this helps brenda phenis

brendaphenis@yahoo.com

OBIT Delsie Sparks Lakes 1924-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-12-13 11:28:38Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JOST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON DELSIE LAKES FROM THE HAMILTON (OH) JOURNAL-NEWS 12/3/09

Delsie Sparks Lakes, age 85 of Hamilton, OH passed away at Mercy Hospital Fairfield on December 1, 2009. She was born in Jackson County, KY on April 3, 1924, the daughter of Merle and Rachel (Harrison) Sparks. Delsie was a member of Faith Pentecostal Church of Hamilton. On December 18, 1943 in McKee, KY, she married Denver Lakes. She is survived by her husband, Denver Lakes of Hamilton, OH; two sons, Cecil Lakes and Larry (Edna) Lakes, both of Hamilton; a grandson, James A. Lakes of San Diego, CA; a brother, Daniel Sparks of Liberty, IN; two sisters, Alma Cook of Waynesville, OH and Ora Boggs of KY as well as a number of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and nine siblings. Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on December 5, 2009 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Rick Witt of Faith Pentecostal Church of Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on December 4, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. www.browndawson.com

Re: Help in Jackson

chelwes2001 — 2009-12-12 22:59:23Z

Did your John McDaniel and Juda Cornett have a daughter named Nancy that married Richard Lucas in Laurel Co in 1831.

I have never been able to find her parents, but I have lots of Cornett connections in my Lucas, Benge, and other lines.

weschel@mvn.net

OBIT Anna Mae Ward Doss 1935-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-12-06 20:07:23Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON ANNA DOSS FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 11/28/09

Anna Mae Ward Doss, age 74, of New Lebanon, OH, passed away November 26, 2009. Born March 11, 1935 in Jackson County, KY, she was a daughter of Elmer D. Ward & Laura R. (Neeley) Ward. She worked as a Beautician for 30 years in the Meadowdale area; enjoyed gardening, needlework and crafts. Preceded in death by father Elmer Ward, step father Herbert Beireis: brother Butch Beireis. Survived by daughter Deborah Ann ONeill of Alpine, TX: granddaughters Megan Coyan and Shawn Leity: great grandchildren Kelton, Matthew and Asa: mother Laura R. Beireis of New Lebanon: sisters Jean Eastridge of New Lebanon; Betty (David) Kreitzer of Dayton, OH; Joyce (Ed) Lease of Versailles, OH and Belinda Beireis of Lakewood, OH: brother Chuck (Dawn) Beireis of Marion, OH and a multitude of beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services 2:00 PM November 30, 2009 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - West Alexandria, OH. Pastor Wilmer Mitchell presiding. Friends may call on the family from 12:00 - 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery.

OBIT Della Davis Akers West 1928-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-12-06 20:04:05Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON DELLA WEST FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 11/28/09

Della Davis Akers West, age 81 of Centerville, OH formerly of Miamisburg, OH passed away November 26, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. Della was born September 1, 1928 in Jackson County, KY to the late William Henry and Mintie Catherine (Harris) Davis. In addition to her parents, Della was preceded in death by her first husband, Gene Akers; son Doug Akers and her nine siblings, Emery, Alma, Marie, Bill, Charles, Jim, Ethel, Lorene and David. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 34 years, James B. West; her son Gayle Akers of Miamisburg, OH; step-daughter Carol J. (John) Ruble of Kettering, OH; step-son James E. (Fran) West of Springboro, OH; grandchildren, Jessie, Angie, Tony, Rodney and Sean; eight great grandchildren; her sister, Wilma Medlock of Annville, KY and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. Della began her long career in research at Inland Industries before becoming employed by Monsanto Laboratories as a Small Parts Researcher for over 25 years. Della attended Miamisburg First Church of God for many years and was considered a "lucky lady" by those who knew her best. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM November 30, 2009 at GEBHART-SCHMIDT-PARRAMORE Funeral Home, Miamisburg. Family will receive friends on November 29, 2009 from 1:00-4:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, Centerville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton at 324 Wilington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting the obituaries at www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com

OBIT Lucille "Lucy" Abner Teeters 1925-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-11-27 21:02:55Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON LUCILLE TEETERS FROM THE PREBLE COUNTY (OH) REGISTER-HERALD 11/25/09

Lucille "Lucy" Abner Teeters, 84, of Dayton, OH and formerly of Richmond, IN, passed away November 18, 2009, at the Carriage Inn of Dayton Nursing Center. She was born January 16, 1925, in Jackson County, KY to Alson and Vinia (Spivey) Abner. She is survived by her daughter, Lola Borton of Elizabethtown, KY; sister, Zelma Booher of Eaton, OH; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, Eaton, OH is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to Crossroads Hospice, 8087 Washington Village Drive, Bldg. A, Suite 120, Dayton, OH 45458. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gsbfuneralhome.com

OBIT James Ernest Bowlin 1939-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-11-27 20:41:52Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JOST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON JAMES BOWLIN FROM THE HAMILTON (OH) JOURNAL-NEWS 11/22/09

James Ernest Bowlin, age 70, of Hamilton, OH died at his residence on November 20, 2009. He was born in Jackson County, KY, on February 4, 1939, the son of the late Wayne Earl and Dorothy Mae (Mays) Bowlin. On April 25, 1981, in Mason, OH James married Nola Mae Witt. He was a salesman for 13 years with Landmark Grain and Feed. James is survived by his wife of 28 years, Nola Mae Bowlin; three stepchildren, Johnny Dale Short, Deborah Lynn Robertson and Kenneth Ray Short; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Bob Bowlin; sister, Wanda Hammond; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Bowlin, Jr. Funeral services will be held at Webb Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South "D" Street, Hamilton, at 12noon on November 24, 2009. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home from 10am until the time of the service. Memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, Inc., P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263. Condolences to the family may be given at www.webb-noonan.com

Re: Levi johnston born 1863

bsj41 — 2009-11-25 23:27:18Z

Levi P. Johnston married Armina Bowling Rader in Jackson County on January 30, 1898. Armina Rader was the widow of Dr. John Rader from Jackson County who was murdered in 1895 by Bad Tom Smith in Breathitt County. Both Armina and Levi died in the murder-suicide on August 22, 1898.

OBIT Norma Jean Guerra Barbee 1945-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-11-21 18:57:45Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON HENRY BAILEY FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 11/19/09

Norma Jean Guerra Barbee, resident of Mad River Manor, passed away November 15, 2009 She was born August 17, 1945, in Sand Gap, KY. She is survived by (Fiance) Larry Wells, (Mother) Blanche Guerra, (two sisters) Wanda (Jim) Kidd and Barbara Holtgreven, (one brother) Harold (Carolyn) Guerra, (two grandchildren) Trey and Brittany Scearce, two nephews and a niece. Preceded in death by (daughter) Michelle Renee (Blevins) Scearce, (Father) Bert Guerra Jr., (her brother) Bert Guerra III, and (brother in law) John Holtgreven. Memorial services will be held at Mad River Manor Community Room, 5580 Burckhardt Road, Dayton, OH 45431 on November 20, 2009 at 4:30PM. Rev. Tommy Vorhis will officiate. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to: Anatomical Gift Program, School of Medicine, Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 56345-001

OBIT Frances Farmer Grady 2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-11-15 00:28:42Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JOST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON FRANCES GRADY FROM THE HAMILTON (OH) JOURNAL-NEWS 11/10/09

Frances Farmer Grady, 88, widow of John Grady, died November 7, 2009 in Piqua, OH. Born in Jackson County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Boyd and Etta Anderson Farmer. A homemaker, she was a former teller with Central Bank and was a long time member of Gardenside Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, LeEtta (Shelby) Warren, Troy, OH and Dr. James B. (Carolyn) Downey, Hamilton, OH: as well as 4 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Services will be 1 PM November 12, 2009 at Milward-Southland. Burial will follow at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 AM till service time. Memorials may be made to Gardenside Baptist Church, 1637 Alexandria Dr, Lexington, KY 40504. www.milwardfuneral.com

OBIT Gary Ray Isaacs 1952-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-31 12:35:11Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON GARY ISAACS FROM THE MIDDLETOWN (OH) JOURNAL 10/26/09

Gary Ray Isaacs, age 57, of Miamisburg, OH went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2009 at Sycamore Hospital. Gary was born in Kirby Knob, KY on September 9, 1952 to Godfrey and Jane (Pearson) Isaacs. He was employed with Spear Inc in Mason and formerly with Graphic Packaging. Gary enjoyed traveling and hunting with his brothers, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 half sisters Ninnie Pearson, Anna "Jack" Alexander, Dollie Clemmons, and Mandy Pearson; 2 half brothers Bill Isaacs and Keith Isaacs. Gary is survived by his wife of 37 years Beverly (Caudill) Isaacs; 2 daughters Michelle Baughn and husband Tom of Carlisle, OH, Missy Rauch and husband Brian of Miamisburg, OH; 8 grandchildren Dakota and Cheyenne Bledsoe, Mallory and Mikaela Baughn, Jacob Turpin, Christopher, Cameron, and Katie Rauch; 4 brothers Clayton Isaacs and wife Francis, Forester Isaacs and wife Bonnie, Giles Isaacs and wife Shirley, and Sherman Isaacs and wife Janice; 4 sisters Juanita Combs, Marie Chasteen and husband Lloyd, Wava Lefford and husband Wayne, and Phyllis Chasteen and husband David. Funeral services are October 28, 2009 at 10am at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd St Franklin, OH with Pastor Sherman Isaacs officiating. Burial will be in Springboro Cemetery. Visitation is October 27, 2009 from 5-8pm at the funeral home. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to send an on line condolence.

Re: Abel Pennington

azfop5 — 2009-10-28 18:59:55Z

See if this works for you?
Nancy Pennington McGee
Memorial
Photos
Flowers
Edit Learn about upgrading this memorial... Birth: Dec. 22, 1829
Kentucky, USA
Death: Dec. 18, 1904
Jackson County
Kentucky, USA

Wife of George McGee. Mother of Lucretia and Robert McGee. Daughter of Judge Abel Pennington Jr and Elizabeth Betty Bolling.

Burial:
Moore Cemetery at Moorescreek on Dewey Moore Farm
Jackson County
Kentucky, USA

Created by: Debbie Clarkston
Record added: Aug 14, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 40677964
Mike Pennington

Re: Abel Pennington

azfop5 — 2009-10-28 18:56:42Z

Check www.findagrave.com and input the info you are looking for. I saw his grave info there which said he was a Judge? If all else fails send me an e-mail at azfop5@msn.com and i will find a copy of it for you.

My great grandfather was Alonzo Charles Pennington born 1854 in Mississippi parents Willie and maiden name of Jackson from Alabama and died in 1936 in Oklahoma. Found a lot of Pennington's and have contacts with Able Penningtons decendent but no luck in my group prior to 1880?
Good Luck
Mike Pennington

Re: Farmer Family from Jackson County Kentucky

lejackman — 2009-10-27 23:04:53Z

I'm so glad to find this thread!

I'm a direct descendant of John Farmer and Icy Frost through their son, Houston (John -> Houston -> David Graham -> ).

I am also a direct descendant of Kizzie Ward (1887-1965) and James Browning in this same area, but I'm completely stuck on Kizzie! Is there any chance Kizzie connects into the Ward family in the original post? She was the daughter of John H Ward and Elizabeth Hensley.

I would be so grateful to share info on either of these lines! lizjackman@gmail.com or Member Connect here, at your convenience.

OBIT Violet Ezell Simpson Drake 1927-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-25 22:23:36Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON VIOLET DRAKE FROM THE HAMILTON (OH) JOURNAL-NEWS 10/20/09

Violet Ezell Simpson Drake passed away October 17, 2009 at the Atrium in Middletown, OH. She was born Violet Ezell Simpson in Jackson County, KY on August 25, 1927, the daughter of Herman and Eunice Simpson. Violet married her beloved husband, John Hodges Drake VI on March 28, 1949. Violet and John were married for 58 years. Her husband preceded her in death on October 4, 2007 but they remained bound by love and are again together side by side in the presence of their Lord and Savior. Mrs. Drake was an accomplished musician and she chose to use her talents to serve others through her Christian ministry. She served at various times throughout her life as organist or pianist for the families of St. Clair Avenue Baptist, Immanuel Baptist and Faith United Church of Christ. Even after she retired, she continued to play for services at the Fairfield Pavillion provided by the Fairfield Church of the Nazarene. She touched countless lives with her music playing for services and weddings throughout the community. Mrs. Drake also served the community by working as the assistant administrator of the Butler County Care Facility from 1972 until her retirement in 1997. In 1997, Mrs. Drake was honored for her lifetime of service to the residents of Butler County. Mrs. Drake is survived by two daughters, Karen L. (John) Pond of Birmingham, AL and Elizabeth A. (Tim) Peters of Hamilton, OH; three sons, John "Hodge" (Diane) Drake of Clarksville, OH, David W. (Lanita) Drake of Fairfield, OH and Stephen Drake of Fairfield. Mrs. Drake was blessed to have 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Drake had two sisters, June Winkler and Vernell Baecker; and three brothers, Harold Simpson, Vernon Simpson and Wayne Simpson, all of Hamilton. Mrs. Drake was preceded in death by her parents; brother Kenneth Ward and a daughter Susan Lynn Drake. Upon her retirement in 1997 from the Butler County Care Facility, Mrs. Drake was quoted as saying, "It is, after all, what we give of ourselves that gives people who are lonely and hurting the security and compassion they need... and we will all need one day." It is with these words in mind that the children of Mrs. Drake would like to offer our sincerest thanks to the employees of Avalon at the Atrium, Davita Dialysis, and the Fairfield Pavillion for the same compassion and security offered to our mother. The family suggests memorial contributions to Butler County Care Facility Residents Activities, 1800 Princeton Road, Hamilton, OH 45011. Funeral services will be held at Webb Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South "D" Street, Hamilton, at 2pm on October 22, 2009 with Pastor Dan McDowell officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Family and friends will be received prior to the service from 12-2pm at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be given at www.webb-noonan.com

Re: Orpha Farmer Ward

juanetta2 — 2009-10-24 21:52:23Z

Hi I also am related to a lot of the ones buried at New Zion through Hazel Farmer Rader - she is my grandmother. How are you related? Hope to hear from you email is auntjotaylor@yahoo.com Thanks

Re: Frost

juanetta2 — 2009-10-24 21:33:03Z

Hi I am descended from John and Icy Frost Farmer too - through your Simpson Leonard's brother James Lewis. Would love to hear from you - email auntjotaylor@yahoo.com

Re: Icy Frost

juanetta2 — 2009-10-24 21:25:54Z

Hi Neal Farmer is my ggrandfather through Neal and I would love to see your photos of him and his sibs !!! Hope to hear from you soon - email auntjotaylor@yahoo.com

Re: Neal & Louisa Farmer's children

juanetta2 — 2009-10-24 21:20:42Z

Hi I am descended from the Farmer line through Hazel Farmer Rader. Would love to share info with you. You may email me at auntjotaylor@yahoo.com

Re: Neal & Louisa Farmer's children

juanetta2 — 2009-10-24 21:19:03Z

Hi Neal and Lousia Brandenburg Farmer were my ggGrandparents through James Lewis. Would love to hear from you and maybe share info. You may use this email if you prefer auntjotaylor@yahoo.com

Re: RADER ROSE LAKES

SarahThompson342 — 2009-10-22 15:26:52Z

Lesley,
Please refresh my memory on Ella & Zella and the surnames we
were discussing. I have had a hard time of keeping track lately.
Sarah

Re: Cunagin

CSeals3548 — 2009-10-21 19:57:11Z

Jeffery, are you by any chance, related to a Rinda Cunigan/Cunigan that married George Seals they lived in Jackson County, KY

John MURPHY, Sand Gap whittler

johndouglaslamb — 2009-10-21 03:59:34Z

I'm looking for any first hand info on my uncle, John Murphy (my namesake) who lived in Sand Gap. I recall visiting as a child, but don't have much info to go on. I should've listened more when my parents told me about him as a child. He was probably born around the turn of the 20th century...maybe a little later.

I remember he whittled and carved amazing things like small plow and oxen hanes replicas, and always had a bunch of "whirlygigs" and other cool stuff he'd create out of bent tin, many from old tin cans. He had a workshop by the house that'd he'd do all his carving in. I recall that he lived up on top of the mountain and had an aluminum or iron gate to get into his yard. The yard itself was pretty bare, mostly sandstone with little grass. He had an outhouse that sat on top of a crevice in the rocks...that was so cool. :)

I wish I had more to go on, and plan on interviewing some family members in the near future, but wanted to throw a feeler out there and see if any Jackson County, Kentucky folks were familiar with my Uncle John first hand. Thanks in advance.

--Doug Lamb

Re: Coyle

johndouglaslamb — 2009-10-21 03:26:23Z

Spiratewing,

Harrison Patrick was a brother to my grandmother, Laura Frances Murphy. She died before I was born, but I remember seeing Harrison Patrick once or twice at the Murphy reunions we used to attend every year in Richmond, KY when I was a kid in the 1970's. It was always held at the city park on Lancaster Avenue. I never really paid attention to the "old people" but now I wish I had. Here's what I have:

138. Harrison Patrick7 Murphy (Nancy Jemima6 Webb, Christopher Columbus5, Joseph4, William3,
Elisha2, John1) was born 1905 in Jackson Co. ,KY, and died 1981 in Florida. He married (1) Ethel Taylor,
daughter of Enoch Taylor and Dora Kelly. She was born Jul 24, 1914, and died Jun 30, 1986 in Fruitland Park,
FL. He married (2) Bertha Bowlin Sep 1926. She was born 1906, and died 1936 in Madison Co., KY.
More About Harrison Patrick Murphy:
Burial: 1981, Red Hill Cem. Madison Co., KY
More About Ethel Taylor:
Burial: 1986, Red Hill Cem. Madison Co., KY
More About Bertha Bowlin:
Burial: 1936, Flatwoods Cem. College Hill, Madison Co., KY
Children of Harrison Murphy and Ethel Taylor are:
369 i. Dora Ellen8 Murphy.
370 ii. William Ray Murphy.
371 iii. Harriet Beecher Murphy.
Children of Harrison Murphy and Bertha Bowlin are:
+ 372 i. Leroy8 Murphy, born Sep 03, 1927.
373 ii. James Elmore.
374 iii. Aileen Murphy, born 1936.

This info came from a PDF document with some very well documented stuff, but I'm not sure who the author is/was. I'll be happy to send it to you. E-mail me at spotcheck at gmail dot com if you'd like.

I'm really amateur at genealogy, but have been working mostly on the Lamb line. However, I want to learn more about the Murphy side of things as well. Drop me an e-mail if I can be of assistance.

--Doug Lamb

OBIT Millie Gentry Warren 1922-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-18 19:40:48Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON MILLIE WARREN FROM THE HAMILTON (OH) JOURNAL-NEWS 10/12/09

Millie Gentry Warren, age 87 of Hamilton, OH passed away at Birchwood Care Center on October 9, 2009. She was born in Jackson County, KY on January 30, 1922, the daughter of Roy and Elly Jane (Lakes) Gentry. Millie was a member of the Senior Citizens Center and an avid bingo player. In 1951 she married Monroe Warren in Liberty, IN. She is survived by her son Donald Warren of Hamilton, OH; two daughters, Vickie Williams of Phoenix, AZ and Melanie (Bob) Drew of Hamilton; two grand-daughters, Tiffany (Craig) Kremer of Hamilton and Brandi Drew of Fairfield Township, OH; brother Edward (Betty) Gentry of Fairfield, OH; sisters Elrena Hubbard and Barbara Chestnut, both of Hamilton and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers, Ruford and Herman Gentry. Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Avenue, on October 13, 2009 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Michael Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Birchwood Care Center and to the staff of Hospice of Southwest Ohio for all their loving care and support. www.browndawson.com

OBIT Jeannette Edwards Marks 1920-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-18 18:24:31Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON JEANNETTE MARKS FROM THE HAMILTON (OH) JOURNAL-NEWS 9/23/09

Jeannette Edwards Marks, age 88 of Seneca, SC, formerly of Hamilton, OH passed away at Cottingham Hospice House on September 21, 2009. She was born in Gray Hawk, KY on October 16, 1920, the daughter of Chester and Nora (Welch) Edwards. Jeannette was a member of The Presbyterian Church, Co-operative Service League, and the Lady Elks Golf League. In 1942 in Corpus Christi, TX she married Marion "Easy" Marks. She is survived by daughter Janna (Charles) Smith of Seneca, SC; son Michael (Mattie) Marks of Lexington, KY; granddaughter; three step-children; and a sister Betty Lou West of Portland, OR. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, brother Calvin Edwards and two sisters, Alva Edwards and Dorothy Malott. Funeral service will be held at the Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 2421 Princeton Road, on September 25, 2009 at 11:00 AM with Dr. John H. H. Lewis of the The Presbyterian Church officiating. Memorial Contributions may be directed to The Cottingham Hospice House, 390 Keowee School Road, Seneca, SC 29672. www.browndawson.com

OBIT Raleigh C. Welch 1938-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-18 17:00:56Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON RALEIGH WELCH FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 10/2/09

Raleigh C. Welch, Age 71 of Moraine, OH passed away September 30, 2009. He was born August 7, 1938 in McKee, KY, the son of the late Chester & Frances Mollie (Dixon) Welch. Raleigh was a retired roofer with Enterprise Roofing, a member of Roofers Local 75, and the Dryden Rd. Pentecostal Church. Preceded in death by his first wife Nancy and second wife Octavia June and a brother. He is survived by 5 sons, 2 daughters, 16 grandchildren, his great granddaughter, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. Funeral services will be held on October 3, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Dryden Rd. Pentecostal Church, 3201 Dryden Rd., Moraine, OH. Pastor Bennie Sutherland officiating. Burial Valley View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church on October 2, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Arrangements in care of SWART FUNERAL HOME, West Carrollton, OH

Re: Cunagin

jeffcunigan — 2009-10-16 21:42:34Z

I am Jeffery Cunagin. I am the grandson of Clarence Cunagin
of McKee, Ky. My father was Harold Cunigan.

Re: Cunagin

jeffcunigan — 2009-10-16 21:04:11Z

My name is Jeffery Cunagin. I am the grandson of Clarance
Cunagin of McKee Kentucky.