Bracken - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: ISO John and Temple Parsons

mrschadwickmonaghan — 2013-05-21 00:10:16Z

I am also researching a Parson or Parsons name. My grandfather was named Joe Parson or Parsons. He was taken in by a family named Mcallister after something happened with his family. All he remembered was a fire then the orphanage. The McAllisters could not adopt him because his mother was still alive but he changed his name to J. P. McAllister. We have found one brother by the name of Cliff Parsons. This is the information I have now:
MCALLISTER, JOE
426-20-3707
Birth: 21 Sep 1914 Yalobusha County
Death: Mar 1976

Thanks,
Sarah McAllister Ott

Re: John or Levi RILEY

LinMa46 — 2013-05-15 17:40:12Z

My error...2nd generation was Elias not Elijah.

Re: John or Levi RILEY

LinMa46 — 2013-05-15 17:37:50Z

I don't know if we can make a connection, but I had Riley family in Bracken County, KY. They were originally from Clermont and Brown County, OH. 1st generation is Jonathan; 2nd is Elijah; 3rd is Edward; 4th is Andrew; 5th is Robert. I believe that one of Edward's sons was in Lewis County.

STATEN/MATTINGLEY

smiller3579 — 2013-04-29 23:42:41Z

Hi,

Please can anybody tell me about the STATEN family? Or the different spellings of the name. Where did the family come from. I keep running into the STATON family name? Is this just a different spelling?

My great grandmother Mary E.W. STATEN married my great grandfather Jacob Francis MATTINGLEY. I know some of the MATTINGLYs kept the e and others dropped the e. It depends on the spelling of the name.

Susan Miller

Re: Orville Woods, Sr & Mary E. Estep Woods

angidial — 2013-04-26 17:14:55Z

I realize your post was a bit ago but I am hoping to find our some info about Alonzo Estep. I have never seen a picture and my Great Grandpa Clarence Estep Sr (M: Mary Elizabeth Nickerson) never talked about him. I am told that he left GG Griffith with all the kids and I know she remarried a man named Fralix but I cannot find much at all on Grandpa Alonzo. I am the daughter of Clarence Estep, Jr. On another note, your not Cara and Cheryl's mom by any chance are you?

Re: John or Levi RILEY

carrington45144 — 2013-04-23 23:31:07Z

Oh all these post are so old I am trying to find information on my Riley line Mason and Lewis county Kentucky

Re: John Haley & John Jett

SandySimpson77 — 2013-04-17 20:30:40Z

I would like to acquire this newsletter, how can I?
Contact me at sandy-Simpson@att.net or call me at 859-235-9077.
Thanks
Sandy

Re: Pattersons in Bracken Co.

jilana8 — 2013-04-03 19:12:59Z

I would love to have any information you find on the Pattersons. My grandmother was Bessie Lee Huddleston Wilson. Her mother was Caroline Patterson. Caroline's father was Thomas Patterson and her mother was "Nancy" Jane Lea.

Re: Frank Lewis and Marie Daniel

rcj561 — 2013-03-25 02:09:38Z

Frank's, full name was William Frank Lewis.

Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1953
Name: William Frank Lewis
Death Date: 8 May 1948
Death Location: Augusta, Bracken, KY
Age: 68
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: White
Maritial Status: Divorced
Birth Date: 19 Dec 1879
Birth Location: Mason
Father's Name: James Lewis
Father's Birth Location: Kentucky
Mother's name: Addie Kirk
Mother's Birth Location: Kentucky
Informant: George A. Lewis (Augusta, KY)

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1940-
Name: Frank Lewis
Age: 60
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1880
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Kentucky
Marital Status: Widowed ?????...divorced
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Bracken, Kentucky
Street: Sharon Pike
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Bracken, Kentucky
Residence in 1935: Same House

Household Members:
Frank Lewis 60, Head, KY
Martin P List 59, Hired Hand

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1940-
Name: Betty M Harrison
Age: 50
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Kentucky
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Newport, Campbell, Kentucky
Street: Overton Street
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Bracken, Kentucky <<<<<
Residence in 1935: Rural, Bracken, Kentucky <<<<<
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes

Household Members:
W H Harrison 62, Head, OH
Betty M Harrison 50, Wife, KY
Leo Lewis 24, Stepson, KY

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1930-
Name: Frank Lewis
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1880
Birthplace: Kentucky
Race: White
Home in 1930: Chatham, Bracken, Kentucky
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Marie Lewis
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky

Household Members:
Frank Lewis 50
Marie Lewis 40
George Lewis 16
Leo Lewis 13

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1920-
Name: Frank Lewis
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1880
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1920: Chatham, Bracken, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Marie Lewis
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Home owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Household Members:
Frank Lewis 40
Marie Lewis 30
Robeta Lewis 11
George Lewis 5
Leo D Lewis 2
[2 6/12

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U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Frank Lewis
County: Bracken
State: Kentucky
Birth Date: 19 Dec 1879
Race: White
Nearest Relative: Marie Lewis (same address)

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U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Maurice Kirk Lewis
County: Bracken
State: Kentucky
Birth Date: 2 Dec 1881
Race: White
Present Address: Augusta, Bracken, KY
Nearest Relative: James A. Lewis (Masonville, Mason, KY)

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1910-
Name: Frank Lewis
Age in 1910: 30
Birth Year: 1880
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1910: Driskill, Bracken, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Marie Lewis
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky

Household Members:
Frank Lewis 30, Head, KY
Marie Lewis 20, Wife, KY
Roberta Lewis 2, Daughter, KY
Maurice Lewis, Brother, KY

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1910-
Name: Mansford Daniels
Age in 1910: 50
Birth Year: 1860
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1910: District 3, Bracken, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Alwelda Daniels
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky

Household Members:
Mansford Daniels 50
Alwelda Daniels 49
Elbert H Daniels 22
Lena Daniels 18
Claude Daniels 15
Alma Daniels 12

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1900-
Name: Lorenzo M Daniels
Age: 41
Birth Date: Oct 1858
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1900: California, Campbell, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Alwilda Daniels
Marriage Year: 1886
Years Married: 14
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky

Household Members:
Lorenzo M Daniels 41
Alwilda Daniels 39
Olive M Daniels 13
Elbert H Daniels 12
Marie Daniels 10, Daughter, KY (b. Nov 1889) <<<<<
Evaline Daniels 8
Claudie Daniels 6
Alma Daniels 2

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1900-
Name: James Lewis
Age: 51
Birth Date: May 1849
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1900: Dover, Mason, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E [A?] Lewis
Marriage Year: 1876
Years Married: 24
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky

Household Members:
James Lewis 51, Head, KY
Mary E Lewis 41, Wife, KY (mother of 10 children, 8 living)
Charles E Lewis 23, Son KY (b. Jul 1876) <<
William F Lewis 20, Son KY (b. Dec 1879) <<<<<
Morris Lewis 18 , Son KY (b. Dec 1881) <<<
Clarence Lewis 12 , Son KY
William Lewis 9 , Son KY
Ida Lewis 7, Daughter, KY
Rufus H Lewis 6/12 , Son KY

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Kentucky, Marriages, 1785-1979
Name: James A. Lewis
Birth Date: 1848
Birthplace: Mason Co., Ky
Age: 27
Spouse's Name: Mary Ada Kirk
Spouse's Birth Date: 1858
Spouse's Birthplace: Mason Co., Ky
Spouse's Age: 17
Event Date: 27 Jul 1875
Event Place: Mason, Kentucky
Father's Name:
Mother's Name:
Spouse's Father's Name: Richard R. Kirk

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Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1953
Name: Charles Lewis
Death Date: 13 Apr 1923
Death Location: Mason
Age: 46
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: White
Birth Date: 13 Jul 1876
Birth Location: Mason
Father's Name: James Lewis
Father's Birth Location: Mason
Mother's name: Mary A Kirk
Mother's Birth Location: Mason
Informant: Richard Lewis (Mason Co. KY)

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U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Richard Lewis
County: Mason
State: Kentucky
Birth Date: 7 Nov 1877
Race: White

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U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Name: Morris Kirk Lewis
Birth Date: 2 Dec 1881
Birth Place: Mason County, Kentucky
Residence: Hamilton, Ohio
Race: White

Hope this helps.

mary elizabeth staten/staton

smiller3579 — 2013-03-24 22:21:50Z

Hi,

I need help in finding Mary Elizateth STATEN/ STATON? I know she is my great grandmother. She was born in Bracken County Kentucky.

Married my great grandfather Jacob Francis MATTINGLEY from Branken County Kentucky.

Because of of my great grandmothers health they moved to several other counties in Kentucky. The family ended up in Washington State. They are buried at the St. John Washington Whitman County.

Any information is very much appreciated.

Susan Miller

David Brooks and Margaret Best-Brooks 3rd Gr Grandparents

MarshaKayBinkley1950 — 2013-03-04 11:47:07Z

I could really use some help with this line. Have been researching for many years and hit a brick wall.
David was born 1795 in Kentucky . I don't know his parents . Margaret Best his wife was born 1796 in Augusta Co.Virginia as a daughter of James and Mary Coulter- Best.
David and Margaret were married Jan. 28,1818 in Kentucky.
They became the parents of 7 children, James W Brooks , Anna Brooks -married to William Anderson , John Best Brooks married to Lanna Carter,David F Brooks, Samuel P Brooks, Mary J Brooks. All these I know were born, raised and died in Bracken Co.Kentucky.
My 2 nd paternal Great Grandmother Martha Ellen Brooks who married Judge Marcus L Marsh is the only one that left Kentucky.
I have no way of updating my email on here , but the correct one is binkley206@sbcglobal.net
Thank you in advance for trying to help.

Frank Lewis and Marie Daniel

AnotherQuarles — 2013-02-23 09:51:30Z

I am looking for any info on my
Great Grandparents Frank Lewis born
about 1879 who married a Marie Daniel
their children are Frank, George, Leo, Roberta.
Seen living in Chatham, Bracken County, Ky in the 1930's census with two of the sons George and Leo.
any info on this family is greatly appreciated.
Thank you

Re: Largent family

Joyce1812va1 — 2013-02-21 14:59:37Z

Well hmmmm
I am finding a Grafton High Largent in West Va
born 1897, died 1939 in Morgan WV

I am finding confusing census, birth records, marriage records
all related to race.
In the records I am finding Grafton showing as black, then mulatto, then white.
His mother, Amanda Elizabeth Haines Grafton Largent shows white throughout records.
Father of Grafton is showing as a George W.Largent born 1854 of Hampshire WV being white.

I find where Grafton was married early in life to one Lillie/Lillian, then showing one Hazel Va Spencer born 1899

I find where was in the miltary dying at age 39

Now, the delemia is that I am finding two Grafton H. Largent
both in WV, but one dying in WV, the other in Ohio

The earliest finding is in 1900 in Gore WV
Amanda E Haines age 31
Grafton H. Haines 3
Gerald R Haines 1

then in 1910 still in Gore WV
Amanda Largent 50
Grafton H. Haines 13
Gerald R Haines 11
H. Vance Haines 10

I did find a death record for
Amanda Haines Largent
born 3-18-1858, died 11-17-1945
age 87
father: Jacob Haines
mother: Barbara Fultz
spouse: George Largent

there are other records
so, I am first wondering why you listed Bracken KY
when the majority of records are for West Va

is your George black or white?
Not too often to find two names as Grafton showing up
dead at different times in different states
if you could simplify this, it would help if you have info.

Also with Amanda showing her sons as Haines, but finding a marriage record for 1880 to George Largent and she was a Haines, it gets confusing.

Re: John P Buckner

donnaw1 — 2013-02-20 17:12:23Z

You may already have this by now;
From the marriage bond book- John P. Buckner married Nancy J. Asberry Bond date is 16 Dec 1847
I am not related THAT I KNOW OF LOL

Re: Rosa Puccini Kabler

jmichaelfrederick — 2013-02-17 20:22:12Z

Hi. There appear to have been 2 Willis Kablers in the area around the same time, and I believe that your Willis married Rosa M Frederick, sister to my great grandfather, George. The Willis that I'm looking for is NOT the one that married Rosa Puccini, but was originally married to Catherine Phillips. Rosa Puccini's Willis was born in Bracken County, KY 8-1-1880, died in Kenton County, KY 7-19-1957. The one I'm looking for was born in Bracken County, KY 11-25-1851 to Frank Kabler and Nancy Mitchell and died 10-28-1931 in Augusta at the age of 79. I would love to know if you've ever found an obit for your great grandfather, Willis. I believe that Rosa's first marriage would have been around 1891, and I believe that Catherine didn't pass away until 1995. Thanks for your help!

Re: kabler family

jmichaelfrederick — 2013-02-17 20:16:48Z

Hi Susan. There appear to have been 2 Willis Kablers in the area around the same time, and I believe that your Willis married Rosa M Frederick, sister to my great grandfather, George. The Willis that I'm looking for is NOT the one that married Rosa Puccini, but was originally married to Catherine Phillips. Rosa Puccini's Willis was born in Bracken County, KY 8-1-1880, died in Kenton County, KY 7-19-1957. The one I'm looking for was born in Bracken County, KY 11-25-1851 to Frank Kabler and Nancy Mitchell and died 10-28-1931 in Augusta at the age of 79. I would love to know if you've ever found an obit for your great grandfather, Willis. I believe that Rosa's first marriage would have been around 1891, and I believe that Catherine didn't pass away until 1995. Thanks for your help!

Re: BIGELOW/LUCAS /MYERS

g_myers1 — 2013-02-12 19:21:41Z

PAM WE ARE RELATED ALSO TOM MYERS ON MESSAGES BOARDS ON MYERS AND CAN TRY TO HELP FOR WE ALSO OR LOOKING FOR FAMILY INFO . MY EMAIL IS g.myers1@insightbb.com please we will share info just let us know what you need . thank you rosie

Re: Byar surname

john1tc22qqguorcia8v7fj10kssp8f2j — 2013-02-05 23:27:32Z

I came across a connection between New Zealand and a Byar from Rhynie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. If it is still of interest I will look it up.

Re: David Brooks and Margaret Best-Brooks 3rd Gr Grandparents

MarshaKayBinkley1950 — 2013-02-05 23:02:14Z

Thank you for the surprise. I had no idea Marcus and Sarah had twin sons.
Have done research 40 years and always get surprises

Re: David Brooks and Margaret Best-Brooks 3rd Gr Grandparents

thomasker2 — 2013-02-05 16:56:31Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

You are at the end of the road -

Facts you should know about the early census records –

All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

1840 -
Name: David Brooks
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Bracken, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 3
Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 4
Total Free White Persons: 9
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 9

1850 -
Name: David Brooks
Age: 55
Birth Year: abt 1795
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Bracken, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Male

David Brooks 55, VA - farmer, appears to be widowed
David T Brooks 24, KY - farmer
Samuel Brooks 22, KY - farmer
Mary Brooks 20, KY
Anne Brooks 18, KY

1860 -
Name: David Brooks
Age in 1860: 65
Birth Year: abt 1795
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 1, Bracken, Kentucky
Gender: Male
Post Office: Brooksville

David Brooks 65, VA - farmer, appears to be widowed
Jane M Brooks 30, KY - dau

1870 -

U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
Name: David Brooks
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Widowed
Place of Birth: Virginia
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1796
Age: 74
Month of Death: Jun
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Census Year: 1870
Census Location: (City, County, State)
Augusta, Bracken, Kentucky

death record -
David Brooks

Birth: Mar. 10, 1795
Kentucky, USA
Death: May 26, 1870
Brooksville
Bracken County, Kentucky

Married Jan.28, 1818 to Miss Margaret M. Best .
Together they raised a family of seven children , counting my 2nd Great Grandmother Martha Ellen Brooks who became Mrs. Marcus Marsh

Family links:
Spouse:
Margaret M Best Brooks (1796 - 1849)*

Children:
James W Brooks (1818 - 1870)
John Best Brooks (1820 - 1901)
Ann Eliza Brooks Anderson (1832 - 1863)

Burial:
Bracken Memorial Cemetery
Brooksville
Bracken County
Kentucky

1870 -
Name: Marcus L Marsh
Age in 1870: 50
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1870: Marion, Grant, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Marion

Marcus L Marsh 50, KY - lawyer
Martha E Marsh 46, KY
Cora M Marsh 10, IND

1880 -
Name: Marcus T. Marsh
Age: 60
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1880: Marion, Grant, Indiana
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sarah Marsh
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Occupation: Attorney At Law

Marcus T. Marsh 60, KY
Sarah Marsh 43, OH - 2nd wife
Burr Doane 18, IND - s/son
Belle Doane 14, IND - s/dau
Clarence Marsh 6, IND - son
Marsh 1m, IND - not named twin
Marsh 1m, IND - not named twin

Re: BIGELOW/LUCAS /MYERS

g_myers1 — 2013-02-01 02:43:10Z

HI MY NAME IS ROSIE AND MY HUSBAND NAME IS GEORGE L MYERS WE HAVE A LOT OF INFO. ON THT MYERS FROM WHAT I HAVE READ I HAVE INFO ON ALEXANDER AND REBECCA PARKER AND OTHERS IN THE FAMILY ALEXANDER WAS PATRIARCH OF FAMILY HIS REAL NAME IS JAMES ALEXANDER MYERS BUT HE DROPPED JAMES AND STARTED USING ALEXANDER HIS FATHER NAME WAS THOMAS LAWTON MYERS . GOT NAMES DATES ALEXANDER CAME FROM MARYLAND WITH HIS BROTHERS DAVID AND THOMAS TO KY UP TO MASON ROBERTON AND BRACKEN CO. ALEXANDER AND HIS BROTHERS WERE FRIENDS WITH DANIEL BOONE. MORE INFO IT GO BACK TO MY HUSBAND GRANDFATHER LLOYD SHELTON MYERS . EMAIL g.myers1@insightbb.com

Re: Pattersons in Bracken Co.

jilana8 — 2013-01-31 21:27:42Z

I would love to have them please. My email is jilana8@comcast.net. My grandmother's name was Huddleston and her mother's name was Patterson, Caroline.

myers

g_myers1 — 2013-01-27 17:31:35Z

we are related to lloyd s myers who married daisy barlow and lloyd father was william riley myers william married hester a black williams brothers and sisters were benjamin franklin sally ann harriet rebecca alfred catherine daniel one george w and zachary taylor . william riley father was thomas lawson myers thomas lawson married sally sarah stump thomas lawson nickname was (loss) brothers and sisters were joseph nimrod alexander rebecca mahala dorcu lucinda nance amanda and william .thoams lawsonfather was joseph alexander . always went by alexander he went by alexander alexander was patriarch and he came from maryland with brothers david and thomas to ky up mason roberson and bracken co. alexander was married to rebecca parker . according to 2-3 generations of myers alexander but original myers came from amsterdam in 1683 to new jersey or maryland but interesting our name when he left europe was moyers some wher we lost the o and became myers alexander and his brothers were friends with daniel boone . we have a journel lloyd wrote that talks about uncle george (william riley brother )who was trying toget through union lines too confederates positions in the civil war . email g.myers1@insightbb.com rosie

Perkins

sumlite67 — 2013-01-17 16:08:48Z

John Perkins est 1790 Bourbon Kentucky seeking parents siblings Thank You

Re: Perkins

thomasker2 — 2013-01-17 13:47:16Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

This is your problem -

Facts you should know about the early census records –

All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

Re: Pattersons in Bracken Co.

jilana8 — 2013-01-10 19:21:50Z

So would i, my email is jilana8@comcast.net

Re: Pattersons in Bracken Co.

jilana8 — 2013-01-10 19:19:50Z

Anyone with information on the Pattersons, Huddlestons, Russells, Hauses, Leas, et cetera from Bracken County, my new email is jilana8@comcast.net

Re: Byar surname

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Re: John Haley & John Jett

amasonhunter — 2012-12-17 19:29:38Z

I'm a Haley researcher (TX)so just happened to run across this info. Don't know if this info applies but indicates the Jetts and Haleys had family ties. Source info is at the end:
groom's name: Abner Healey
groom's birth date:
groom's birthplace:
groom's age:
bride's name: Polly Jett
bride's birth date:
bride's birthplace:
bride's age:
marriage date: 05 Jan 1803
marriage place: Fauquier, Virginia
groom's father's name:
groom's mother's name:
bride's father's name:
bride's mother's name:
groom's race:
groom's marital status:
groom's previous wife's name:
bride's race:
bride's marital status:
bride's previous husband's name:
indexing project (batch) number: M00427-1
system origin: Virginia-EASy
source film number: 31633
reference number: 295
Citing this Record

"Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XRDJ-KVK : accessed 17 Dec 2012), Abner Healey and Polly Jett, 05 Jan 1803; citing reference 295, FHL microfilm 31633.

Re: Arthur McDowell 1825-1883

megan912mueller — 2012-12-03 16:44:12Z

Thank you. I am aware of all of this (have been doing research for over 20 years) I am looking specifically for documentation on Arthur McDowell, BMD etc. He is just elusive.
Thank you for taking time.

Re: Arthur McDowell 1825-1883

thomasker2 — 2012-12-01 16:18:31Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

Facts you should know about the early census records -
All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

DO you have DOB's + birthplaces for Thomas and Isabella
(Hooton) McDowell ????????????????

You will need to prove that either Thomas or a blood relative of Isabella's fought in the Revolutionary War.

Arthur McDowell 1825-1883

MMcDMue — 2012-11-30 22:44:19Z

I am looking for any help with my guy Arthur McDowell. I know he is the s/o Thomas and Isabella (Hooton) McDowell, but I am in search of documentation to satisfy DAR. He was born 27 Apr 1825 Bracken Co, KY and d 14 Aug 1883 in Robertson Co. I need to find something that says he is Thomas' son. If anyone has any ideas or has access to something I haven't yet found I would love your help. Many thanks in advance!

Day family in Bracken County, Kentucky.

kcgirl559 — 2012-11-20 01:08:41Z

Has anyone ever heard of an Amariah Day, he was born in Kentucky in about 1813, he had 9 children but only 5 lived to be very old. The others dies young due to a well infected with typhoid. His wifes name was Mary Ann Blythe. I am trying to find out who his parents were. Thank You.

ADAMS family in Bracken County, many ques - help please

MMcDMue — 2012-11-16 18:10:11Z

I am seeking info on the Adams who were in early Bracken Co. Andrew Adams knew my ancestor John McDowell. Where in PA was Andrew from? Was John D Adams b 1791 PA a son of Andrew? I have 3 Adams/McDowell marriages in my tree and would like to know more about this family. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks.

John Johnson

DIANAJOHNSON22 — 2012-11-15 22:20:48Z

I am looking for more information on JOHN JOHNSON(B: 1750 D: 1822). His Will was probated in Bath County, Ky.

Bath County, Kentucky Wills, 1811-24
OSPage: 177
Name: John Johnson
My wife, Eve My oldest son, Joseph My 2nd oldest son, Ebenezer Heirs of my 3rd son, Daniel Heirs of Rachel Gannel? My 4th son, John My second daughter, Polly Adams My 5th son, Arthur My 6st son, Lewis My youngest son, Washington Written: 29 February 1820 Witnesses: Peter Wing, George Parks, and James Williams Probated: 1822

Does anyone know what his wife Eve's maiden name was? Does anyone know who John Johnson's parents were?

My husband descends from John and Eve Johnson's son Joseph Johnson, Sr.

Re: Olston, Emily

ruthy192 — 2012-11-13 11:20:11Z

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Re: WILEY

bookmagic84 — 2012-10-20 22:12:43Z

Any information you have about Mary McCormick Seals or her children by her first husband would be much appreciated.

Re: Bracken KY Families

rosslyn58 — 2012-09-30 09:15:01Z

Do you have any information on John Townley Mattingly married to Martha Jane Buckley Traylor, the widow of Cary Barnabus Traylor, III or divorced from a Charles Wesley Showalter. You might already have info. on Jacob Frances Mattingly b. 1801, Mason county, KY. d. Bracken county, KY. aft 1874/Nancy Eubank b. 1805 Mason county, KY. d. Bracken county, KY.

Re: James K. PRICE family

ctkraemer65 — 2012-09-26 21:13:24Z

My ggggrandparents, Samuel and Jemima Price, were in Bracken Co. KY on the same census, 185o, on the same page. I am wondering if they are related. Could we discuss this possible connection?

Re: Grigson Family Research

tomgeimeier — 2012-09-25 02:41:48Z

I believe most of Richard Grigson's & Sarah Owings children (Grigsons, Watkins, Wilsons) are buried in the old Grigson Cemetery. I traced the cemetery to an old farm now on the site of the old Grigson property. There are a few stone fragments there, but not much help. The cemetery was on the deed to the property left by Richard to his children. The property was eventually purchased by Missouri Grigson Sanders ..dau. of Richard's son James. missouri sold the land to her son -in-law Peter DeLisle. The orig. land is owned today by several smaller farm owners. I started researching this line in 1966. I have the first SAR & DAR applications on Joshua Owings, MD, thru Richards wife ..Sarah Owings. Proof thru Richard also qualifies you for the First families of KY since they marr. before 1792 when KY reached statehood. Looking for VA info on Richard & parents. There was a Thos. & earlier Richard in VA. Also a John & Robt in MD. ???Tom Geimeier

Re: Henry Brock in Bracken Co., KY

edwards — 2012-09-23 01:57:17Z

Unfortunately I haven't followed the Patti Family that close, other than the line married to Henry Brock.

If I happen to run across Nancy or John I let you know.

Good luck with your research.

joe

Re: Miranda/Meranda

Karen_DJ — 2012-09-17 00:39:41Z

I have a Jonathan Miranda/Meranda that was born in 1810 and died about 1850 in Ohio. He was married to Margerite Helvey in Clark Co, OH in 1838. This Jonathan was son of Samuel Miranda and Sarah Newland. There are many Mirandas so some dates would be most helpful. Hope you are still out there as it's be 9 years now.

Re: Seeking Nicholas Shane

doingwhatsright1 — 2012-09-03 22:10:19Z

Just out of interest my father is called Nicholas Shane when I saw this thread I got all exited haha

Re: Jones

welchb47 — 2012-08-28 21:54:25Z

Jacob Jones is my GG Grandfather. Eli is my G Grandfather, He married Rosa Belle JEFFERSOON. They had 7 chhildren: Hervey, Alfred, Arthur, Fleming, Mrs Harlan Watson, Mrs Mary Warren, and my Grandmother Effie Mitchell.

Re: Asbury Jones

welchb47 — 2012-08-28 21:44:24Z

From my info Jacob married Mary Hitt Asbury was their son. He married Elizabeth Woodward.Jacob Jones is my Great Great Grandfather, my Great Grandfather is Eli Jones.

Re: GINN-THRELKELD

judyginnrobe — 2012-08-26 00:50:30Z

I am pretty sure that this Thomas Madison Ginn was the son of Thomas Madison Ginn I born abt 1765 in Virginia and married 9 Jan 1789 to Maria Whittington in Virginia. This Thomas Madison I have born abt. 1790 in Virginia, married 12 Jan 1843 in Muscogee Co.Ga.to Mary Treadkill. I can't find out much on this either. Do you have Ginn-Threlkeld's children? Do you have Thomas Madison & Maria Whittington's children? They had 5. I do have their names & marriages. I also have his second marriage to Dorcas Newberry on Jan. 12, 1843. They had only 2 children together. Email me@hossnphat@cableone.net if you want this info. You probably already have it though?

Re: EE Barton Papers

pennysbasket1 — 2012-08-14 01:54:38Z

Thanks Cheryl.
Update.
The E.E.Barton Papers are now all digitized on CDs. They can be purchased by surname through the Pendleton County Historical/Genealogical Society's website.
Proceeds from these sales go to help our association continue preserving local historical documents and maintaining our museum.
Penny Conrad

Re: Henry Brock in Bracken Co., KY

rra45511 — 2012-08-13 11:36:55Z

I have a Nancy Patti, daughter of John Patti, born 1853 in Mason County Kentucky in my family tree. I haven't found a husband or death date for Nancy.

Re: Henry Brock in Bracken Co., KY

edwards — 2012-08-13 03:36:45Z

Sorry, but I don't think there is a connection, or at least one I've run across in 30 or 40 years of lookin'.

:evi is not a name that is familiar to my Brock line, or I've never seen it.

Good Luck in your search

joe

Re: Henry Brock in Bracken Co., KY

joycewhitaker69 — 2012-08-12 23:47:42Z

I have a Henry Brock married to Salina Cole. His father was also Henry. His son, Levi (Lee) is my great grandfather.