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School Pictures, McHargue, Barbourville, Freeburn areas

terrybarwin — 2009-12-01 00:58:23Z

Due to the recent death of my Aunt, I have some school pictures that belonged to my Grandfather, Robert Edward Burnett. Mr Burnett was headmaster of various schools in Laurel and Knox counties. Many are too wrecked to be able to see. One in particular is pretty good and it is taken in front of the schoolhouse (very poor looking school house), lots of kids, all barefoot. If anyone thinks they may be able to tell me where it was taken or would like a copy, let me know. I am attaching the picture.

Re: Judges Of Laurel County

Pcraig176 — 2009-12-01 00:05:35Z

Dont know how much this will help. My great uncle, Boyd Boggs was the judge of laurel county in early to mid 30`s. He was elected for 2 terms. He was first the coroner of laurel county.

OBIT James Albert Wyatt 1933-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-11-27 20:32:39Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JOST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON JAMES WYATT FROM THE HAMILTON (OH) JOURNAL-NEWS 11/20/09

James Albert Wyatt, age 76, of Michigan, formerly of Hamilton, OH died at his residence on November 17, 2009. He was born the son of the late Oscar and Ruth (Ritchie) Wyatt on June 19, 1933 in London, KY. James was a 1952 graduate of Hamilton High School. He served his country in the US Navy on the Bryce Canyon naval ship. James was a Tool & Dye maker with Fisher Body and he continued his career with General Motors at different plants and finished his career after 30 years in Kalamazoo, MI where he retired. He enjoyed bird watching, gardening, listening to music especially guitar, which he loved to play and visiting with family and friends. James is survived by his sister, Dolores Sizemore of Richmond, KY; nieces and nephews; and special neighbors, Gib and Sharon Sprau. He was also preceded in death by his wife Lou Wyatt. Funeral ceremony will be held at Webb Noonan Funeral Home at 12noon on November 21, 2009, with The Rev. Paul E. Daggett officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Family and friends will be received prior to the service from 11am to 12pm. Condolences may be left for the family at www.webb-noonan.com

Eli Tompkins, Laurel Co., KY, born July 4, 1803

jimdrew — 2009-11-17 18:26:58Z

Thanks LaVerne, for giving me a chance to reply with some dates.

If you like to read romantic novels you'll find this novel a fun read.

"The Winthrop Woman" by Anya Seton (It's about our Eli Tompkins' ancestor Elizabeth Fones Winthrop Feake Hallett)

THE PURITAN LEGACY IN AMERICA...,
By Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) -

This review is from: The Winthrop Woman

This is a dazzling work of historical fiction that I first read as a young adult. Now, over thirty years after first reading it, I find that time has not diminished the power and passion of this exquisitely written work of historical fiction. At the heart of this fine novel, is Elizabeth Fones, an Englishwoman who would marry her first cousin, Harry Winthrop, and would go on to lead a life of which few of us would dream.

As a member of the austerely Puritan Winthrop family, Elizabeth would chafe under its restrictive influences. When the family fortunes abated in England due to the religious beliefs of the family patriarch, John Winthrop, Elizabeth's uncle and father-in-law, the entire family sets off for the New World to become founding members of the Massachusetts Bay colony, a theocracy under which Elizabeth was to know much heartache.

A passionate and vibrant woman, Elizabeth would have a number of personal situations that would cause her to become notorious amongst the Puritan colonists. She would be both reviled and admired for her actions, which were singular for those times. This is an absorbing, page turner of a book that takes a look at sixteenth century England during the tumultuous time that preceded the civil war that would see an act of regicide and the rise of Puritan Oliver Cromwell. It also relates the turmoil that underlay the government of the nascent Massachusetts Bay colony with all its factionalism, restrictive practices, and bigotry.

The novel, set against a historical backdrop filled with well known personages of the time, both English and Dutch, lovingly chronicles and explores Elizabeth's passage in life as a member of the illustrious Winthrop family, her troubled marriages, her relationship with the Siwanot Indians, and the trials and tribulations that she underwent as a compassionate, independent woman in a time when to be such was to destine oneself to become a pariah within the larger community.

This is a historical novel that is epic in its telling, beautifully written, and one to be savored until the very last page is turned. Bravo!

http://otal.umd.edu/~walt/gen/htmfile/1182.htm

Another book but a true story is about Eli's Cornell ancestors "Killed Strangely (The Death of Rebecca Cornell) by Elaine Forman Crane.

See Ken Hinds Genealogy to get your lineage back to Rebecca Cornell. http://hindskw.cts.com/KennethHinds/2742.html

Jim (drew2020@aol.com)

Re: Luke Ray

KentuckyKaren — 2009-11-17 04:17:17Z

Meant to say great great grandfather.

Re: Luke Ray

KentuckyKaren — 2009-11-17 03:51:59Z

Luke was my great grandfather.

Re: Luke Ray

susieqreagan — 2009-11-16 18:22:04Z

yes. she married dan garland. their children were bert,millard,rachael,smith. she later married mike mckinney and they had a daughter gracie. that about all of know about them. i've seen smith but don't remember him. i've never seen a picture of elizabeth. and would love to see them. my email address is jajaclgrr@att.net my name is mary sue ray snodgrass and my dad was david ray. i'm so excited!

Re: Luke Ray

DavidHibbitts55 — 2009-11-16 16:35:24Z

Did Luke Ray have a daughter Elizabeth "Lizzie" that married Dan Garland ? If so I have a picture of this family, my grandmother was 1st. cosuin to Dan Garland. I also have a lot of Garland family info.

Re: George Brock

Brock2576 — 2009-11-16 01:15:42Z

Current E-mail: rdbrock@charter.net
Have DNA showing George-Lee or Leonardis-Henry jr-Henry-sr connection. Dna also showing connection to Elder George, Capt John, Aaron, Jesse (possibly Chief Red Bird). Mtdna (from my mother)showing Haplogroup X (Native American)

Judges Of Laurel County

wrodwarren — 2009-11-16 01:15:13Z

I'm trying to find info on the judges that served around 1920 in Laurel Co. Can anyone help or direct me to a source?

Re: Luke Ray

susieqreagan — 2009-11-15 22:15:16Z

this is my grandfather. susie

Re: Luke Ray

susieqreagan — 2009-11-15 22:12:44Z

mary peters born in 1862 married to luke ray 1856,laurel co., ky. they had thirteen children. mary was hit by a train in 1926. her father is john peters and her mother is sarah robinson. mary and luke are my dad,s parents.

Re: William Franklin Jones~Mary Sasser

redeyegravey — 2009-11-05 17:21:33Z

shelley,
I know you have fleshed out the William and Mary Jones line since 2001. I saw it linked to the Cobb-Sasser webpage several years ago. it is no longer linked--in the process of bringing it back. I am a daughter of John B Jones and knew my aunts and uncles: Berda, Winnie (lived with them as a child), Fred, and Guy. One of their siblings you did not mention and whom I did not personally meet, but heard about is South Jones. If I have it correct, they were children of William Franklin Jones and Polly Hensley who was his second wife. I met Pete whom I remember as an uncle to those siblings (I could be wrong, that was when I was 7 or 8 years old.
I am here and have cousins in Laurel Co. and will go hunting for info, if you need it.

Re: CHEEKS-JONES-PETREES

redeyegravey — 2009-11-05 16:55:12Z

Leah Ann,

My father's first wife was Alice Petree and my half-sisters and brother were somehow related to Cheeks. I am sorry I do not know anything further about connections. However, in 2002 or 3 I was in London visiting a Rush relative and was told that there were related Cheeks still in the area--around Burnside, I believe--at least somewhere along Hwy 25--may have been Pittsburg community. I know there are connections, but the Petree clan has been quite elusive. Hope this at least gives you some hope that there are connections still living in the area

Re: BURNETT

redeyegravey — 2009-11-05 16:31:37Z

Coursey, Yes. William Jones and Mary Jones Jones are my great grandparents.

William Franklin Jones and Polly Hensley are my grandparents

Re: BURNETT

courseyl — 2009-11-05 15:19:55Z

Sue,
Are you related to William and Mary Jones Jones of Laurel Co., Kentucky

Re: GG-grandmother Malinda Tompkins of the Winthrop Lineage

ldel2000 — 2009-11-04 16:42:09Z

Jim,

Thanks so much for the quick reply. What you're saying makes a lot of sense. Will check it all out as soon as I can.

I did get a chance to pull up the website for the church you mentioned (http://www.newrivernotes.com)...very interesting. I really appreciate the info on that. Don't remember hearing any of this before...somehow missed it:) Thanks for the direction.

LaVerne

Re: BURNETT

redeyegravey — 2009-11-04 03:03:41Z

It has been so long, you may no longer check for an answer regarding your Burnett family---I do not live in Laurel Co. now, but did at one time. Your great uncle Virgil was known as Whitey Burnett. He lived in Hammond, Indiana, and died in Black Oak, Indiana, i believe, at least when knew of his whereabouts in the 1980's that is where he was. He married twice and had at least 2 girls by his first wife (I do not know who she was.) His second wife was named Georgia.
She was by his side for years as he suffered from alzheimer disease. Whitey was in some related to my Jones family. I believe through Rebecca Jones. I would love to see the picture you have and see if I can identify Whitey for you.

Sue C. Jones

Re: GG-grandmother Malinda Tompkins of the Winthrop Lineage

jimdrew — 2009-11-02 15:58:37Z

Hi LaVerne, Thanks for replying to my posting.

I suspect one of best reasons that many of us suspect that our Eli Tompkins, b. 4 Jul 1803, is the s/o Benjamin & Elizabeth Hampton Tompkins is because the 1820 Census of Russell Co., VA which shows they had a son of Eli's age.

1820 census Russell Co VA p156
Benjamin Tompkins 2 M <10, 1 M 10-16, 1 M 16-18, 1 M 16-26, 1 M 26-45, 3 F <10, 1 F 26-45
[George 1, Benjamin 3, James 14, Eli 17, (Eli), Benjamin 41, Margaret c8, Matilda 10, Rebecca 11?, Elizabeth 38]

The Tompkins, Hamptons & Jackson families that intermarried were all members of "Baptist Church of Jesus Christ in Wilkes County, New River, Three Forks Settlement," was organized by James TomkinsRichard Greene and wife, Daniel Eggers and wife, William Miller, Elinor Greene and B. B. Eggers.

Membership from 1790 to 1800

James Tompkins Mary Fairchild
Elizabeth Tompkins Sarah Reese
Benjamin Cutbirth Mary Fairchild
Anna Wilcoxon Sarah Reese
Ebineezer Fairchild James Proffitt
James Jackson James Calloway
Ruth Tompkins Edward Stocksdale (Stogsdill)
Christeana Reese Edieth Stocksdale
Valentine Reese Joseph Tompkins
William Tompkins Sam’l Wilcoxon, Jr
Sam’l Wilcoxon, Sr. Samuel Baker
Garsham Tompkins Rebekab Fairchild
John Reese Hannah Reese
Abraham Linvil James Jackson, Jr
Catharine Linvil Anna Reese
Margaret Linvi Mary Reese,
Jacob Reese, Eliz. Reese
Valentine Reese, Jr. Isaac Reese
Anthony Reese Comfort Stocksdale (Stogsdill)
Susanna Fairchild Mary Owens
William Owens Benj. Tompkins,
Lyon Wilcoxon Barnet Owens
Susannah Owens Joseph Sewel

Benjamin Tompkins, born 1780 in (Wilkes) NC; died 1857 in (Schuyler) MO; married Elizabeth Hampton January 11, 1799 in (Wilkes) NC.

You'll find many of these folks are still together in the new Carter Co., TN and other nearby counties... I guess you know that North Carolina was the parents of Tennessee.

Of all the Tompkins in early 1800's Carter Co., TN Benjamin Tompkins is obviously the best candidate to be Eli's father. Thanks. Jim

Re: GG-grandmother Malinda Tompkins of the Winthrop Lineage

ldel2000 — 2009-11-02 14:26:53Z

Jim,

Just read the lineage you posted and wondered how you're so sure Benjamin Tompkins and "Polly" Elizabeth Hampton are the parents of Eli Tompkins? I know a lot of people believe this, but I've never seen any proof. Do you perhaps have a will or something I've missed in my search for his parents? I'm related through the line of Eli Tompkins & Mary Jane Godsey and would be thrilled to find docs on Eli's parents.

Thanks so much, LaVerne

OBIT Addie Hubbard Black 1902-1998

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-11-01 19:59:54Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON ADDIE BLACK

Addie Hubbard Black, 95, of Franklin, OH formerly of Wilton, KY, passed away April 25, 1998, at Barbara Parke Care Center in Middletown, OH. She was born on December 15, 1902, in Laurel County, KY the daughter of Sam and Sarah (Cottongim) Hubbard. Mrs. Black was the widow of John D. Black and a member of the Chapel Grove Baptist Church of Wilton, KY. Among her survivors are five daughters, Jean Black, and her husband, Bill, of Corbin, KY, Cecile Kohr, and her husband, Bill, and Lillian Ridener, and her husband, Virgil, all of Franklin, OH, Virginia Reeves of Hamilton, OH and Betty Roberts of Novi, MI; two sisters, Dorothy Fore of Wilton, KY and Alta Bowden of West Carrollton, OH; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John D. Black on February 15, 1971; and a son, Milbourn Black. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Corbin Funeral Home Chapel in Corbin, KY with the Rev. Alan Evans officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Knox County, KY. Mrs. Black's grandsons will be pallbearers. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. today at the Corbin Funeral Home. Corbin, KY.

OBIT Wathen W. "Woody" Adams 1937-1998

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-11-01 19:18:42Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON WATHEN ADAMS

Wathen W. "Woody" Adams, 60, died April 23, 1998, at University Hospital in Cincinnati. He was born in London, KY on September 5, 1937, a son of Lee and Nellie (Harris) Adams and moved to the Middletown, OH area at the age of 16. Mr. Adams worked for Armco/AK Steel Co. for more than 37 years in the basic oxygen furnace and the caster, before retiring in 1994. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Clark) Adams; daughter Denise Isaacs of Cincinnati; sons Kevin "Bear'' Adams of Atlanta, GA and Kerry and Keith Adams, both of Middletown; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sisters Ruby Boyd, Thelma Gilley and Maggie Ward, all of Middletown, and Lena Miller of Gratis, OH; and brothers, Charles Adams of London, KY and James Adams of Middletown. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lovina Jackson. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home, with the Rev. Adam Hays officiating. Burial will be at Elk Creek Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

OBIT Leslie Sexton 1920-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-11-01 12:23:12Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON LESLIE SEXTON FROM THE HAMILTON (OH) JOURNAL-NEWS 10/26/09

Leslie Sexton, age 89 of Hamilton, OH passed away surrounded by his family on October 24, 2009. He was born in Fariston, KY on June 28, 1920, the son of Wade and Hannah (Hall) Sexton. Leslie was a veteran of World War II with The United States Navy from 1944-1945; was employed as a trouble shooter for the Gas and Water Department of the City of Hamilton for 20 years retiring in 1985; and was a member of the Victory Pentecostal Tabernacle Church. On September 2, 1949 in Hamilton he was married to Catherine Morgan and she preceded him in death in 1980; on April 10, 1981 in Hamilton he was married to Violet Marie Powell. He is survived by his wife Violet Marie Sexton of Hamilton, OH, one daughter Susan (Alvin) Wagers of Fairfield, OH, one step-son Clint Helton of Hamilton, four step-daughters Donna (Robert) Mainous of Hamilton, Linda Garrett of Fairfield, Bonnie (Tony) Webb of Camden, OH and Shelia (Tim) King of Hamilton, and also 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Leslie H. Sexton in 2008, by a daughter Gloria Jean Sexton in 1948, a step-son Sgt. First Class David E. Carter with The United States Army Rangers in The Vietnam War in 1969, by six brothers Floyd, Luther, Roscoe, George, David, and Frank Sexton, and by five sisters, Viola Holden, Sarrah Carey, Nellia Allen, Virginia Allen, and Lillia Lisenbee. Funeral Services will be held at the Victory Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, 7640 Morris Road on October 28, 2009 at 1PM with Rev. Donald Pierce Pastor, Rev. Randy Coffey, and Jerry Walls officiating. Burial will be held in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Brown Dawson Funeral Home 1350 Millville Ave. on October 27, 2009 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Victory Pentecostal Tabernacle Building Fund. www.browndawson.com

GG-grandmother Malinda Tompkins of the Winthrop Lineage

jimdrew — 2009-11-01 12:15:10Z

1. Adam Winthrop II m. Anne Browne
2.Anne Winthrop (sister of 1st Gov. John)m. Thomas Fones
3. Elizabeth "Bess" Fones aka "The Winthrop Woman” m. William Hallett
4. William Hallett II m. Sarah Woolsey
5. Rebecca Hallett m. James Jackson
6. Joseph Jackson m. Mary Ann Robinson
7. Elizabth Jackson m. James Tompkins
8. Benjamin Tompkins m. "Polly" Elizabeth Hampton
9. Eli Tompkins m/1 Elizabeth Welborn m/2 Mary Godsey
10. Malinda Tompkins & Unknown Joel? Warren
11. Clementine (Adams) Warren m. Henry M. Whit(e)aker
12. James Herman "Jim Trigg" Whitaker & Sallie Vanhook
13. Helen Bernice Whitaker & Floyd H. Drew
14. J. W. Drew-Whitaker

Re: HENSON, WILLIAM H. and his brother JESSE HENSON

DorothyHaw5493 — 2009-10-26 16:45:29Z

Mary, have heard of your relatives, I think your best bet would go with the DNA, There are so many WIlliam Henson's out there, we found that was the best way for us to go, we found about 3 or 4 lines of Henson's we are related to.My cousin Don, says he's sent you an e-mail, he is very good at the DNA.He's the one that has worked on our lines.I will try and find what I have on your family. Please send me your compelte e-mail, mine is oldhoneypot@centurytel.net
Dorothy

OBIT James Donald Sasser 1936-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-25 21:46:22Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON JAMES SASSER FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 10/22/09

James Donald Sasser, age 73, of Eaton, OH died on October 20, 2009 at the Greenbriar in Eaton, OH. Born on September 26, 1936 in London, KY, he was the son of the late Arthur & Nancy E. (Boggs) Sasser. He graduated from Short High School in Liberty, IN. Donald was a Clerk for Grants Department Store in Richmond, IN. Member of the Memorial Baptist Church in Eaton. Preceded by his brothers & sisters, Bailey, Paul, Boyd, William, Dorothy and Bertha. Survived by his sister & brother-in-law, Lela & John Patterson of Hillsboro, OH; nieces Joyce Bowersock of Eaton, OH and Carolyn Rodeffer of Camden, OH; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on October 23, 2009 at Nein - Barnes Funeral Home, 249 North Main Street, Camden, OH with Rev. Brian K. Underwood officiating. Family will receive friends on October 23, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside Services will be held at the convenience of the family at Slate Hill Cemetery in London, KY. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Charity of Ones Choice. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com

Re: HENSON, WILLIAM H. and his brother JESSE HENSON

mnanaskids3 — 2009-10-22 21:38:20Z

Dorothy I have been researching Henson's for about 8 years now what a tangled mess. I have a William C Henson born 1821 in Vanderburgh Co Indiana with a brother John C born 1822 same. They both went from there to Wayne co Illinois then to Civil war then to MO. Have followed them through all census record from 1850-1880 they stay with the Chapmans, Burketts slovers. They are always with Phillip Henson family married to Matilda McKinny and John C Henson married to Jane Goodbread. Cannot connect their parents. Have Henson Cemetery in Orchardville and site of Fayeshane but they are not in there. William C married Isabel Slover then Mary Dale Kiser. John C married Clarinda Wilson. My g grandfather was Noah Austin born MO 1871 son Lewis Lee, my father Lewie Delmar Henson. They seem to attach to the Hensons from NC, KY, IN IL MO. If you have any information would love it Thank You I do have 3 brothers we could do DNA
Mary Henson

OBIT Aileen Turner Sparks 2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-18 19:33:47Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON AILEEN SPARKS FROM THE HAMILTON (OH) JOURNAL-NEWS 10/18/09

Aileen Turner Sparks of Fairfield, OH passed away peacefully the morning of October 16, 2009 with family at her bedside. Aileen was born in London, KY and was the eldest child of Josie and Emery Turner. Aileen moved to Fairfield as a young woman and began managing the local UDF. She was an intelligent and driven person and soon moved on from managing the UDF to finding her place in the real estate business. She quickly became respected and renowned in the tri-state for her outstanding real estate sales. Throughout her career she worked with Good Deal Realty and later West Shell Realty. She associated with many professionals in the financial and real estate community and made countless friends. Aileen was one in a million and would effortlessly light up a room with her charms. In the later years of her life she realized a love for dancing and enjoyed a weekly senior's dance hosted by the Partners in Prime organization. Aileen was preceded in death by her parents Josie and Emery Turner, brother Emery "E.J." Turner, Jr. and her beloved Uncle Edward Wyatt. Aileen is survived by two dedicated and loving sons, John D. Sparks II and his wife Henrietta, their two daughters Stacey Huff and Jocelyn Cates, and great-grandchildren Zoe, Avery, and Abby and Aileen's youngest son Paul E. "Eddie" Sparks, his wife Becky and their son Scott. Aileen is also survived by her sister Ruth Aranyos and her husband Andy, her nieces and nephews and her devoted Aunt Dessie Wyatt. Visitation 5-8 PM October 19, 2009 at THE WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME 3080 Homeward Way at Rt. 4, Fairfield. The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 PM October 20, 2009 at the funeral home with Rev. Ron Medley, officiating. Burial to follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. www.websterfuneralhomes.com

OBIT Edna Pearl Young Cornette 1925-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-18 19:05:31Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON EDNA PEARL CORNETTE FROM THE HAMILTON (OH) JOURNAL-NEWS 10/16/09

Edna Pearl Young Cornette, age 84, of Okeechobee, FL (Formerly of Hamilton, OH) went home to be with the Lord October 14, 2009 at the Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. Edna Pearl was born June 3, 1925 in Langnau, KY to Hiram and Myrtle Young. On December 25, 1945 she married Willie F. Cornette. She was a sorter on the sorting line at Champion International. Then she was a quality assurance inspector in the finishing department at Beckett Paper Co. until she retired in 1987. She moved to Okeechobee, FL in 1990. Edna Pearl loved the Lord. She was a member of Hamilton West Baptist Church for 48 years before moving to Florida and moved her membership to Buckhead Ridge Baptist Church. She loved and lived for her family. She was an avid quilter, loved cooking, and gardening. Edna Pearl is survived by her children; three daughters, Phyllis Wilson of Chicago, IL, Patricia (William) York of Franklin, OH and Vickie (Irvin) Sandlin of Hamilton, OH; son Gary (Terry) Cornette of Trenton, OH; seven grandchildren, Justin (Rachel) Wilson of MI, Jarrod (Amy) Wilson of MI, Michael (Kelly) Cornette of CA, Bryan Matthew (Tina) Cornette of OH, Jeffery, Stacy & Joshua Sandlin of OH; ten great-grandchildren, Aidan & Liam Wilson, Maeve & Cade Wilson, Riley & Danielle Cornette, William 'Willie', Samantha, & Sophia Cornette, soon to be Baby Sandlin; sister Della Mae (Eugene) Brock; brother Allen Leo Young and uncle George V. (Margaret) Young; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. Edna Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, sister-n-law Virginia 'Jenny' Young, and son-in-law Alan Wilson. The visitation will be held October 19, 2009 from 10 am till 12 pm at Ivey Funeral Home 2565 Princeton Road, Hamilton, OH 45011. Funeral services will follow at 12 pm officiated by Pastor Wes Souders. Interment will be at Rose Hill Burial Park. Donations may be made to Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties, Renaissance Professional Village, 5940 Long Meadow Drive, Franklin, OH 45005. Friends may sign the guest book at www.ivey-rosehill.com The family would like to thank all of the caregivers at Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties, for caring so deeply for Edna.

OBIT Donald G. Lincks 2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-18 18:34:57Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON DONALD LINCKS FROM THE HAMILTON (OH) JOURNAL-NEWS 9/29/09

Donald G. Lincks, age 79, of Victorville, CA, gained eternal rest September 18, 2009. He was born in East Bernstadt, KY, the son of Fred, and Mollie Wyatt Lincks. Don moved to Hamilton, OH during his youth and graduated from Hamilton High School in 1948. He joined the Army for 4 years stationed in Tokyo, Japan. While there he was a student at the Kodakan School of Judo and received the first degree in the Black Belt. When he returned home from Japan, he opened up his own Judo school, teaching the sport to many young school children, men and women and putting on several exhibitions. He worked with Champion Paper, Inc in Hamilton, OH for a number of years working in the mill and coating departments and enjoyed playing baseball and basketball in the mill league. He also enjoyed the great sport of golf. He retired from Champion Paper in 1962 and moved to California, working for Sabin Robbins Paper Co. for 23 years. He also was a successful Real Estate Agent & Broker for 31 years. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 46 years, Janet Gillespie Lincks from Hamilton, OH, 2 daughters Donna Ketterer and Julie Ferrara; 4 grandchildren, Eddie and Sarah Ferrara, Jacob and Brian Ketterer, 3 great-grandchildren, Asa, Ren and Brigitte Ketterer all of California. Desert View Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.

OBIT Vera Woodall Gregory 1926-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-18 18:04:47Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON VERA GREGORY FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 10/15/09

Vera Woodall Gregory, Age 83, formerly of Dayton, OH and N. Seminole, FL, passed away October 13, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton following an extended illness. Born April 18, 1926 in London, KY, she was a daughter of the late Cecil & Verlia (Spurlock) Woodall. A mother of 9, she was a full time, devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband Amon Gregory on June 12, 1989; a son Raymond D. Gregory in infancy; grandson Ron Graves and sister Betty Moore. Survived by children & their spouses Arvil & Elsie Gregory of Seminole, FL, Shirley & Ron Graves of Clayton, OH, Earl & Beckie Gregory of Tipp City, OH, Carol & John Wicherson of DeGraff, OH, Debbie & Terry Leathley of Hillsboro, OH, Jerry & Kathy Gregory of Vandalia, OH, Phyllis & Rick McKenzie of Vandalia and Tina & Randy Arnett of Eaton, OH; 26 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM October 16, 2009 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria, OH. Pastor Brian Underwood presiding. Friends may call on the family from 6:00-8:00 PM October 15, 2009 at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Interment Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery, West Alexandria. www.preblememorygardens.com

Re: Martin, Mullins, Day, Chesnut, Benge in KY

HudsonDana — 2009-10-16 23:24:02Z

Would anyone researching this Joseph Martin family have any idea why in 1880 there is a James Colyer, 62, living with them? Is he somehow related?

OBIT Hazel George Cottingim 1913-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-03 16:09:59Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON HAZEL COTTINGIM FROM THE PREBLE COUNTY (OH) REGISTER-HERALD 9/9/09

Hazel George Cottingim, 95, of Camden, OH died September 2, 2009 at the Knolls of Oxford in Oxford, OH. Born November 6, 1913 in London, KY, she was the daughter of William Arthur and Amanda (Jones) George. She enjoyed her life as a homemaker on the family farm. She loved baking and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had been a cook at Preble Shawnee High School, and was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Camden. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Leslie Cottingim; sons, William Eddie Cottingim and Earl Cottingim; brother John Ancil George; and sisters, Gladys Robinson, Goldie Rudder, Eula Cottingim and Vina Cottingim. She is survived by her children, Janet Gibbs of Chesapeake, VA, Ruth (Burdette) Ehrhardt, Faye (Robert) Ketring, and Michael (Rhonda) Cottingim, all of Camden, OH; daughter-in-law Karen Cottingim of Camden; 17 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were at noon on September 5, 2009 at the First Southern Baptist Church, 35 N. Liberty St., Camden, with Pastor Greg Jackson officiating. Interment was in Fairmount Cemetery, Camden. The family received friends on from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church. Arrangements were entrusted to Nein-Barnes Funeral Home, Camden. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church, Building Fund, 34 N. Liberty St., Camden, OH 45311. Condolences may be sent to the family via the website at www.barnesfuneralhome.com

Re: STILLINGS/JACKSON/JOHNSON

patbentley0672 — 2009-09-22 18:09:22Z

My GGG-Grandfather was also John Lafayette Stillings,and my
GGG-Grandmother was Elizabeth Brock his second wife .My great-grandfather was their son Elbert Stillings . I have some info on the Stillings/ Jackson/Johnson families. I also live in Laurel Co Ky.

Re: Azbill Families

bmsearcy — 2009-09-15 01:33:44Z

Per her death certificate which is filed in Knox Co, KY, her parents were George and Leatha Azbell.

Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1953

Name: Leathie Owens [maiden name: Leathie Asbell]
Death Date: 20 Jul 1926
Death Location: Knox
Residence Location: Knox
Age: 48 years 7 months 20 days per death cert [ancestry indexed age as 47 years]
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: White
Birth Date: 1 Nov 1878
Birth Location: Kentucky
Spouse's Name: John Owens
Father's Name: George Asbell
Father's Birth Location: Kentucky
Mother's Name: Leatha Asbell [Asbell mostly her married last name not maiden name]
Mother's Birth Location: Kentucky

Source Information:

Ancestry.com. Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1953 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007. Original data:

Re: Azbill Families

AllanColdiron — 2009-09-13 21:31:57Z

I am looking for information on Letha or(Leatha) asbill. I would like to find out who her parents were and any other such related information such as where did they come from to get to Ky, etc. She married John L. Owens.

Re: STILLINGS/JACKSON/JOHNSON

gstillings1 — 2009-09-09 04:12:01Z

John L. Stillings B:16 July 1805 Edgecombe Co.,NC D:22 March 1880 Laurel Co.,KY is my GGG-Grandfather.
Rachel Jackson B:1806 in Claborne Co,TN D:20 June 1852 Laurel Co., KY
John and Rachel had 9 children.
Barbara was thier 4th child.
Barbara Elizabeth Stillings B:18 March 1835 Laurel Co.,KY
D:2 April 1911 MD: 23 Jan. 1854 Laurel Co.,KY to Reuben D. Johnson.
I will post more information as I find it.

Barbara Pocohantas JOHNSON/George Madison MAGEE

tiyohali143 — 2009-09-06 22:39:11Z

Seeking information On George and Barbara. Married in Laurel Co. 10-17-1907

Robert F. JOHNSON/Vernetty MAGEE

tiyohali143 — 2009-09-06 22:32:44Z

Seeking information on Robert and Vernetty "netty". Married in Laurel Co. 12-17-1892. Robert d. 3-13-1943

James C. JOHNSON/Mary YOUNG

tiyohali143 — 2009-09-06 22:29:30Z

Seeking information on James and Mary. Married 6-24-1886 in Laurel Co. James d. 2-22-1947 in Webster Co.

William Daniel JOHNSON/Sarah M. JONES

tiyohali143 — 2009-09-06 22:25:44Z

Seeking any info on William and Sarah. Married in Laurel Co.

Re: JOHNSON

tiyohali143 — 2009-09-06 22:19:11Z

Aaron Johnson was my GGGGGrandfather, his son William B. was my GGGGrandfather, Williams' son Reuben Daniel was my GGGrandfather and Reubens daughter Rachel was my GGrandmother. I have information on Aaron moreso than his brother William. William was born abt. 1785 in Middlefork, Saluda River, Greeneville, SC. His wife was Bartheny Young. They were married abt. 1805 in Greeneville, SC. I believe they had five children:
John, b. 1807 in SC
Susannah, b. 1812 in SC
Sion, b. 1815 in SC
William, b. 1819 in SC
Hiram, b. 01/20/1827 in Ky.
You might post on Saluda Co. SC and Greeneville Co. SC boards and find more info on William.
I am not certain about William or Joseph, but Aaron was in the 5th Reg. Keith's SC Militia, Capt. Cartey's Co. SC State troops. He first appears on the 1820 census in Knox Co. Then in Laurel Co. 1830, 1840, and 1850. Next Appears on 1860 census.

Re: 1890 Census Look-up - Not Possible

tarheel131 — 2009-09-06 21:49:02Z

Thank you. That is sad news indeed. Steve Ward.

David Chestnut/Susan Emily Johnson

tiyohali143 — 2009-09-06 21:45:38Z

Seeking information on David and Susan Johnson Chestnut. Married 11-07-1893

Re: 1890 Census Look-up - Not Possible

Tunoc — 2009-09-06 21:16:57Z

What this means is that there is no 1890 census records.

Re: 1890 Census Look-up

Tunoc — 2009-09-06 21:15:15Z

This census is one of the three for which the original data is no longer available. Almost all the population schedules were damaged in a fire in 1921, with 25% destroyed and 50% damaged by smoke and water damage. The damage to the records led to an outcry for a permanent National Archives. In December 1932, according to standard Federal record keeping procedure at the time, the Chief Clerk of the Bureau of the Census sent the Librarian of Congress a list of papers to be destroyed, including the original 1890 census schedules. The Librarian was asked by the Bureau to identify any records which should be retained for historical purposes but the Librarian did not accept the census records. Congress authorized destruction of that list of records on February 21, 1933 and thus the 1890 census remains were destroyed by government order by 1934 or 1935. The other censuses that have lost almost all information were the 1800 and 1810 enumerations

1890 Census Look-up

tarheel131 — 2009-09-06 20:50:53Z

Can anyone help me with a census look-up for 1890 Laurel County? I'm trying to find James Ward and his family, including children William and Sam. Thanks for any help you can provide. Steve Ward.

Re: Brummett and Durham families

goodsonmargret — 2009-09-05 04:28:31Z

There is a William Brumit in the household of Benjamin Hawkins Brumit in the 1850 Owsley Co Ky Census born about 1834. This William is also in the 1860 Jackson Co Ky census wife Cintha, children Benjamin born ca. 1856, Samual ca. 1857,Elander ca. 1859, Susan P. 1860. jibrumit@aol.com says that this William married Cintha Parker. From the census records this William is the brother of John Brumit who married Elizabeth Robinson, Clay Co KY. Search the old USGenWeb files for a newspaper article, 1907, W T Brummit of Corbin visiting Ben Brummit in Livingston, Rockcastle Co.

Hope this helps,
Margret

STILLINGS/JACKSON/JOHNSON

titohali143 — 2009-09-03 20:31:21Z

Seeking information on Barbara Elizabeth Stillings wife of Reuben Daniel Johnson. her father was John Lafayette Stillings and her mother was Rachel Jackson. Rachel was from Claiborne Co. Tn. where she married John in abt. 1830. Her daughter Rachel married Thomas Philpot.

OBIT Raymond Mack Murrell 1925-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-08-30 22:10:49Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON RAYMOND MURRELL FROM THE HAMILTON (OH) JOURNAL-NEWS 7/5/09

Raymond Mack Murrell, age 84, of Hamilton, OH died on July 3, 2009 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. He was born in McWhorter, KY on June 28, 1925 to the late Gilbert and Mattie (Lincks) Murrell. In Connersville, IN on December 20, 1944, Raymond married his wife of over 61 years, Ruth Aileen Fox, and she preceded him in death on March 6, 2006. Raymond was in the Merchant Marines during WWII and was stationed at Pearl Harbor. He was proudly employed at Fisher Auto Body for 39 years as a Tool and Die Leader and retired upon their closing in 1987. Raymond was a member of the Washington Masonic Lodge, Shriner's, Scottish Rite and High 12, and Eastern Star. He was a member of Stahlheber Road Baptist Church. He is survived by his daughter Debbie (Don) Smith; grandchildren, Whitney, Chad and Tyler Smith; numerous nieces and nephews; and dear neighbor and friend Larry Robbins. Raymond touched many lives and had numerous dear friends. He was also preceded in death by his son Dan "Danny" Ray Murrell on July 2, 2003 and siblings, Willie Murrell, Tommy Murrell, Wilma Parks and Pauline Murrell. Funeral Services will be held on July 7, 2009 at 10am at Webb Noonan Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South "D" Street, Hamilton, OH. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends and family will be received at the funeral home on July 6, 2009 from 5pm until 8pm, and there will be a Masonic Service, Scottish Rite and Eastern Star services held at 7:30pm. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webb-noonan.com . "Take care, have fun, God loves you and so do I."