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John Wallace, b. 1748 Bucks co., PA; d. 1814 Fayette co., KY

KathyHudson89 — 2013-05-19 20:11:07Z

John Wallace served in the Revolutionary War in the 5th PA Regiment under Col. Anthony Wayne, as proven in DAR records. His DAR Ancestor number is A119916; go to dar.org for more info.

His will, dated 20 June 1813, was filed and later probated in Fayette county, KY. His wife was Jane Finley who appears to have died shortly after the will was written.

Does anyone have information on when he arrived in Kentucky? Some researchers think his older children were born in Kentucky as early as 1779, but since he was still in the army in PA, I feel that is highly unlikely.

The children named in his will: John Wallace, James F. Wallace, Abraham Hill Wallace, Andrew S. Wallace, Joseph Wallace, Jane Wallace, Margaret Wallace, Martha Wallace and Mary Hill, who is mostly likely the wife of Thomas Hill by 1813.

A son who is found in some records but not in his will is:
Alexander Wallace, b. 4 July 1785.

Any clues on this family will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Not my line; doing this for a friend.

Kathy Hudson
Kailua, Hawaii

Re: Iva Anderson

famgene_1 — 2013-05-02 14:30:15Z

Thank you so much for this information. Do you know off hand if there is a charge which I would be happy to pay?

Re: Iva Anderson

pbrinegar — 2013-05-02 14:19:25Z

You can submit this request online to the Kentucky Room at the Lexington Public Library: http://www.lexpublib.org/form/genealogy-and-local-history-by...

Pam Brinegar

Iva Anderson

famgene_1 — 2013-05-01 15:12:46Z

I'm looking for an obituary for Iva Anderson who died Oct. 30, 1967 in Lexington, Ky. Thank you for any help.

Re: Charles Carter

niemand63 — 2013-04-18 16:38:11Z

Are you still researching Charles Carter? I am descended from James Carter of Madison County, Kentucky, who I believe was the brother of Allen Carter and the son of Charles Carter.

Mark G. Carter

William Tandy death @1794 Fayette Co. KY

jwgrant5 — 2013-04-15 03:43:27Z

I would like to link to anyone who can help with William Tandy's Family who lived in Fayette Co, KY @ late 1700's. He's listed death is 1794 in Fayette Co. Can anyone verify this and where in Fayette Co he may be buried. If anyone has any other info or knows of where any might be about William please let me know. I do know he was a Rev War soldier.

Re: Jung Brewery

BobGaudio — 2013-04-06 10:09:03Z

Hello!

I hope you're still out there. I came across 1907 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Lexington, KY, and this sheet shows the Jung Brewing Co. at the end of Lugart Ave. (intersects with Limestone Street).
http://kdl.kyvl.org/catalog/xt72fq9q2d7r_6?

Google Earth labels the street as Luigart Ave. It appears as though the brewery building is no longer there, just a pile of rubble.

Bob Gaudio

Re: Lexington Flouring Mills/ Ashland Flouring Mills

happyspring — 2013-04-05 04:39:24Z

I believe his first marriage was to Mary Alice Pilkington.

Re: David Carr LIZER

jodilee00 — 2013-04-04 20:25:02Z

Dick:

There is a memorial for David Carr Lizer posted on "Find a Grave" with his obituary and photo. I have attached the Obit.

Birth: J un. 26, 1806 Lexington Fayette County Kentucky, USADeath: Sep. 17, 1884 Carroll CountyIowa, USA David Carr Lizer was born in Fayette County, KY, June 26, 1806. He resided in Kentucky until 21 years old and from thence removed to Vermilion County, IL and later to Will county in the same state. During a long residence at the latter place, he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Lockport. In 1865 he removed Rantoul, Champaign county IL. In 1867 he came to Greene County, Iowa and five years later to Carroll County where he joined the Pleasant Hill class in Jasper Township of which he remained a member till transferred to the church triumphant in heaven.He leaves a wife to whom he was married the third day of December 1843. By this marriage they have had seven sons, all of whom are living. Four were present at the funeral. One lives in Illinois and two in Nebraske. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.M. Welch. "I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, from henceforth blessed are the dead who die in the Lord: Even so, said the Sprit, for they rest from their labors.

Jodi

Re: Phipps/Photographer

leighmrose — 2013-03-26 19:26:11Z

I have a photograph from Phipps, Photographic Studio 23 Main Street Opp Court House Winchester KY. I suspect it might have been a chain like Olin Mills. My photo has no names or dates. Was wondering if you ever found any records. I doubt they kept records of people sitting for portraits.

Marriage lookup

cyrucats62 — 2013-03-16 23:55:16Z

Is there someone who would look up a possible Fayette Co. marriage between my grandparents, Otto O. Helton and Jeanette V. Helton? This is the name she would have used as this was a second marriage for them. This would be somewhere in the 1950-1954 time frame.

Thanks for your help!

Cyndi Harting

W. D. ROY

sumlite67 — 2013-03-07 23:46:47Z

W D ROY MARRIED TO MARYB BROWN 1877. EST 1858 LOUISVILLE KY TO 1 JUNE 1879 DIED AT ANCHORAGE PENTENTIARY KENTUCKY.

LOOKUP

sumlite67 — 2013-03-07 23:42:51Z

D C Atkins living in Louieville Ky 1940. How they are connected to Henry T Roy 1877 Ky & Henry T Roy 1924 Mo Seeking any information. Thank You

ATKINS

sumlite67 — 2013-03-07 23:42:09Z

D C ATKINS LOUIEVILLE KY 1940 LAST ADDRESS. PARENTS,SIBLINGS. SEEKING ANY INFORMATION. THANK YOU

W D ROY

sumlite67 — 2013-02-24 00:36:38Z

my GGTFATHER W D ROy Kentucky Marriage 1 Mar 1877 to Mary Belle Brown 1855 Frankfort/Louieville Kentucky. June 1 1879 died in anchorage Jefferson Cty Kentucty

Elijah Happy and the Happy family of Fayette County, Kentucky

heatherkuhn_1 — 2013-02-20 19:58:23Z

I am looking for information on Elijah Happy, birth date unknown, but prior to 1800. He was married to Nancy Rosell and I believe that they had many children. I only know of one: James Happy born 1804 in Fayette County, Kentucky. James married Catherine Vaughn and they settled in Ray County, Missouri. Any assistance that can be provided on this line, or the Happy name, would be greatly appreciated.

Jacob Miller, 1889

amyarmstrong — 2013-02-15 21:17:45Z

Jacob Miller, a brother of M.L. Miller, died at Lexington, Ky., Sunday and will be buried at Cincinnati today at 2 o'clock. [Mansfield (OH) Herald: 07 March 1889]

Re: James Ellis, husb. of Lydia F. Honican, father of Ollie

thomasker2 — 2013-02-14 23:01:17Z

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

1940 is the last available census at this time.

What was Lydia's last name at the time of death???

NOTE - -
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 +++

1860 -
Name: C F Hanson
[C F Honicon]
Age in 1860: 35
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1860: District 1, Fleming, Kentucky
Gender: Male
Post Office: Elizaville

C F Hanson 35, KY - farmer
Mary Hanson 27, KY
Ann Hanson 7, KY
Frank Hanson 5, KY
Thos Hanson 3, KY
Bruce Hanson 1, KY

NO Lydia

1870 -
Name: Christian F Honicor
[Christian F Honicon]
Age in 1870: 45
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1870: Kentontown, Robertson, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Kentontown

Christian F Honicor 45, KY - farmer
Mary A Honicor 34, KY
Lydia F Honicor 14, KY [1856]
Thos T Honicor 11, KY
William B Honicor 10, KY
Sarah E Honicor 8, KY
Mary M Honicor 7, IND
Amanda Honicor 5, KY
Cornelius C Honicor 3, KY
Leroy Honicor 9/12

1880 -
Name: Lydia Walton
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1880: Milford, Bracken, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James Walton
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Keeping House

James Walton 24, KY - works on farm
Lydia Walton 24, KY
Olly Walton 4, KY
Saunders Walton 1, KY - dau

1900 -
Name: Lyda Walton
[Lyda F Walton]
Age: 44
Birth Date: Dec 1855
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1900: Mortonsville, Woodford, Kentucky
[Woodford]
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James Walton
Marriage Year: 1879
Years Married: 21
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother: number of living children: 5
Mother: How many children: 7
Occupation:

James Walton 44, 6/56 KY - farmer
Lyda Walton 44, 12/55 KY
Charles Walton 18, 12/81 KY
William C Walton 16, 10/83 KY
Ellen M Walton 15, 5/85 KY
Willard Walton 13, 3/87 KY
Ewen Walton 11, 5/89 KY - son

1910 -
Name: Frances Walton
Age in 1910: 55
Birth Year: 1855
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1910: Pinckard, Woodford, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married = 30
Spouse's Name: James Walton
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky

James Walton 56, KY
Frances Walton 55, KY - claimed 1st marriage
Ervin Walton 20, KY
William Walton 26, KY - married son
Ida Mae Walton 18, KY - d/inlaw

1920 -
Name: Francis Walton
[Frances Walton]
Age: 64
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1920: Lexington Ward 5, Fayette, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James Walton
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

James Walton 63, KY
Francis Walton 64, KY
Irvin Walton 28, KY - married son
Polly Walton 18, KY - d/inlaw

death record -
Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1953
about Lyddia Francis Walton
Name: Lyddia Francis Walton
[Lyddia Francis Honican]
Death Date: 8 Nov 1938
Death Location: Jessamine
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: White
Birth Location: Kentucky
Father's Name: Christopher Honican
Father's Birth Location: Kentucky
Mother's Name: Mary Paynter
Mother's Birth Location: Kentucky

marriage record -
Kentucky, Marriage Records, 1852-1914
Name: Lydia F Ellis
Age: 22
Est. Birth Year: abt 1855
Birth Location: Fleming
Residence: Robertson
Father Birth Location: Fleming
Mother Birth Location: Harrison
Spouse Name: James Walton
Spouse Age: 21
Est. Spouse Birth Year: abt 1856
Spouse Birth Location: Harrison
Spouse Residence: Robertson
Spouse Father Birth Location: Fleming
Spouse Mother Birth Location: Fleming
Marriage Date: 13 Sep 1877
Marriage Location: Robertson
County of Record: Robertson

death record -
Lydia Francis Honican Walton
Birth: Nov. 11, 1855 Kentucky, USA
Death: Nov. 8, 1938 Kentucky, USA

Obituary from Jessamine County, Kentucky.
Mrs. Walden Dies.
Mrs. Lydia Frances Walden, 63, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Ethington on Lake Avenue Tuesday afternoon after an illness of a few weeks. Besides Mrs. Ethington, she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Ollie Newman of Cincinnati; four sons, Charlie, Willie, and Irvin Walton of Lexington, and Willard Walton of Wesson, Missouri, two sisters, Mrs. Laura Mullikan of Mt. Olive, Ohio; and Mrs. Will Case of Batavia, Ohio; and a brother John Honican of Lexington.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday at the Ethington residence with the Rev. John T. Stallings, pastor of the Nicholasville Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery.

Family links:
Spouse:
James Walton (1856 - 1929)

Children:
Charles Newton Walton (1880 - 1951)

Re: Andrew Steele

bbburke436 — 2013-02-13 17:37:20Z

Louise,

I descend from this line as well and would enjoy talking with you further. My email is bburke436@yahoo.com. I look forward to talking with you soon.

Thanks!
Bart

Re: Hugh McCallister, Garrard McCollister

mcalisterc28 — 2013-02-11 20:10:11Z

Go to Clan McAlistetr of Ameerica. Click on ancestrial lines. You are related to the G-11 line. Garrard McCollister, Son Hugh McCollister , Hugh's son John McCollister Madison cty Ind. 1850 census . Iunderstand Hugh lived in Iowa late in life.

James Ellis, husb. of Lydia F. Honican, father of Ollie

MANewman_1969 — 2013-02-06 19:07:55Z

My great, great grandmother was Lydia Francis Honican (b. Nov 1855 in Fleming, KY; d. Nov 1938 in Nicholasville, Jessamine, KY), daughter of Christian F. Honican (b. 1824 in Fleming, KY) and Mary Paynter (b. 1835 in Harrison, KY). In Sep 1877 Lydia married James Walton of Fleming, KY. They both lived in Milford, Bracken, KY at the time, and the marriage was registered in Robertson, KY. On the marriage record, Lydia’s surname is Ellis. Lydia’s daughter Ollie, my great grandmother, was born in Oct 1875 in Lexington, KY-- two years before her mother married Walton. Ollie’s father as listed on her death certificate is James Ellis. I assume Lydia was previously married to Ellis before 1875, but I have not been able to locate any record of this. I found an online reference to Lydia being married to William Henry Harrison Ellis (b. abt 1845 in KY), but upon further research I found that he was married to another Lydia (Lydia Fowler), so I think someone might have mixed up the two Lydias. If anybody has information on the James Ellis who was my great grandmother’s biological father, I would love to hear from you.

Re: CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS

Wayne_Arnett — 2013-02-02 13:52:14Z

I found the grave of Alexander C. Arnett. He is buried in Lexington, KY. Here is a link to a good photo of the grave stone.

http://billiongraves.com/pages/record/AlexanderCArnett/28036...

His birth date is difficult to read in the photo, but his death date is clear, 1864. Presumably he was killed in the Civil War.

Re: Richard Cromwell Stoll

Clint_Holloway — 2013-01-29 16:44:47Z

Am I correct in that William Chenault Smith of Birmingham would be a half brother by a second wife?

Re: Richard Cromwell Stoll

Clint_Holloway — 2013-01-29 16:15:04Z

Thank you! This is extremely helpful!

OBIT Douglas W. Taylor 1947-2011

Kandy_BackAgee — 2013-01-27 17:21:42Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON DOUGLAS TAYLOR FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 7/21/11

Douglas W. Taylor, age 63, of Tipp City, OH died unexpectedly July 18, 2011. He was born December 22, 1947 in Lexington, KY, son of the late Gibson & Louiza Taylor. Doug was a retired employee of U.S. Airways and was a member of the American Legion Post #668. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Wendy; 2 sons, Doug Taylor II (June) and P.J. Taylor (Kelli); 2 daughters, Missy Nichels (Billy) and Kelley Vanover; 2 step-children, Marcia Skidmore (Andy) and Greg Law; 13 grandchildren, Jade, Chance, Landon, Kasey, Taylor, Jordan, Nicholas, Austin, Taylor, Noah, Savannah, Layne & Austin; and numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Taylor family. Arrangements entrusted to Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia, OH.

Re: Richard Cromwell Stoll

gurn1202 — 2013-01-25 14:21:28Z

Living persons for various reasons may not want to be identified in public genealogies. Below is what I have:

Elsie Mary Stoll married Dr. Robert Milligan Coleman. Dr. Coleman was son of the Dr. Benjamin Coleman and Isabelle Milligan, daughter of the president of the College of the Bible (then a part of Transylvania). Robert M. Coleman graduated from the University of Virginia, and served a two-year internship with New York’s Bellevue Hospital. Robert M. and Elsie Mary had one daughter, Willy Cromwell.

Willy Cromwell Coleman married William Chenault Smith, a graduate of the University of Kentucky Law School, who was a local manager for the Standard Oil Co. In 1934, at age 26, Willy died “while handling a pistol.” (Lex. Herald, 24 May 1934) William Smith later moved to Louisville, where he died in 1993. The Smith’s had one daughter, Elsie Coleman Smith. Elsie married Thomas Allison Ray. After having two daughters and a son, Elsie divorced Ray, and later married William Kimball Underwood (no children).

Re: Richard Cromwell Stoll

trishegbert_2 — 2013-01-24 16:57:54Z

So have you exhausted Eddie (female) Bradley Stoll descendants? Eddie was born to J. Will Stoll and Julia Woodcock on 9 Febuary 1912, she is listed with mother in the household of her grandparents John and Eddie Stoll in 1920. She married John Clark Ware, in 194O census with husband and two children Lucy age 6 (b. 23 Dec 1933), and John Clark Ware 6 mos.(b. 2 Nov 1939) She (Eddie Bradley nee Stoll Clark) died of burns received in an accident on 10 August 1945. Her son John Clark Ware, Jr. died 11 Oct 1999. I don't know if daughter married or whom. I'm not affiliated with the family, so I don't know of surviving children of John Clark Ware,Jr. but can obtain the obituary of he and his mother Eddie if needed. Please let me know.

Re: Richard Cromwell Stoll

Clint_Holloway — 2013-01-24 15:23:22Z

Have not heard back yet. I have info on Robert Milligan, three boxes, including genealogy but the info I have for the lines coming down stopped at Elsie Stoll and was trying to determine if the family stopped or if there are descendants of Robert Milligan alive today. I am working on a book project about him.....

Re: Richard Cromwell Stoll

trishegbert_2 — 2013-01-24 14:38:50Z

Did you ever receive a reply from Becci? What in particular are you interested in Robert Milligan, birth, death, where buried?

Re: Richard Cromwell Stoll

Clint_Holloway — 2013-01-19 03:47:21Z

Becci,, I hope this finds you after ten years! I research the Milligan family of Lexington. Elsie Stoll Coleman was married to Robert Milligan Coleman, who was the grandson of Robert And Eleanor Milligan, he a professor.
Elsie and Robert Coleman had a daughter, willie Cromwell Smith, married to William Chenault Smith. Willie died 1934. They had a daughter, Elsie. That is where my research ends. Can you fill in details? Same line as yours?
My interest is in Robert Milligan. Have boxes of research on him. I went to Milligan College which is named for him. Email me at milligan95 at yahoo.com

OBIT Mary Laine Jones 1930-2011

Kandy_BackAgee — 2013-01-12 00:29:20Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON MARY JONES FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 7/17/11

Mary Laine Jones, born June 25, 1930 in Lexington, KY to the late Samuel Levi Laine and Annie Laura Williams, passed away peacefully at her home on July 15, 2011. She accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Lexington, KY and was a long time member of American Woodman Camp 21. Also preceded in death by 1 son, Isaac Jones, Jr; (3) sisters and (5) brothers. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her (2) daughters, Mayme (Tony) Isom and Thelma Howell; (3) sons, Alan, George and James (Dorothy) Jones; (1) sister, Lillie Keene; (1) brother, Arthur Parks, Jr., both of Lexington, KY; (15) grandchildren; (33) great grandchildren; god-daughter, Mary Cooper; special friends, Russell McNeal, Lee Daniels, Carol Scott and A. Marie Hughes; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., July 20, 2011 at THOMAS FUNERAL HOME, 4520 Salem Ave., Trotwood, OH, with Rev. Charles Spencer, officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. On line condolences may also be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com

Re: Vance McCray, Jr.

trishegbert_2 — 2013-01-08 13:05:24Z

SSDI Index
Name: Vance McCray
SSN: 436-24-6799
Last Residence: 70119 New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Born: 1 Sep 1925
Died: 8 Nov 1998
State (Year) SSN issued: Louisiana (Before 1951)

In 1930 Fed Census appears father was born in S.C.

Name: Vance Mccray<---Your Grandfather
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1885
Birthplace: South Carolina
Race: Negro (Black)
[Black]
Home in 1930: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
View Map
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Celestine Mccray
Father's Birthplace: South Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: South Carolina

Household Members:
Name Age
Vance Mccray 45 Sc,Sc,Sc,Laborer for Dock Board
Celestine Mccray 39 -wife,La, La, La
Louise Tovalle 18- step-daughter La, La, La Stenographer, Insurance Co.
Ernestine Tovalle 16-Step Daughter, La, La, La
Vance Mc Cray 4-Son , La,Sc, La <<<---your father
[4 6/12]
Joseph Tovalle 13- Step Son, La,La,La

Your grandfather appears to have been previously married his WWI Draft Registration Application on Sept 12, 1918
he was a Rigger for New Orleans Port 9, listed wife Mrs. Susa McCray as nearest relative, his address at that time was 1610 St. Ann, New Orleans. His date of birth is listed August 9, 1884

Your Grandfather's death
Name: Vance McCray
SSN: 434-01-4462
Last Residence: 70117 New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Born: 9 Aug 1885
Died: Feb 1967
State (Year) SSN issued: Louisiana (Before 1951)

Your Grandmother appears maiden name as Misner, her marriage to Joseph Toval

New Orleans, Louisiana, Marriage Records Index, 1831-1920 about Celestine Misner
Name: Celestine Misner
Birth Date: abt 1892
Age: 26
Gender: F (Female)
Spouse: Joseph Toval
Spouse Age: 36
Spouse Gender: M (Male)
Marriage Date: 26 Aug 1918

She is also enumerated as Meysuer, here she is in 1900 with parents

1900 United States Federal Census about Celestine Meysuer
Name: Celestine Meysuer
[Celestine Meysner]
Age: 8
Birth Date: Jun 1891
Birthplace: Louisiana
Home in 1900: Police Jury Ward 2, Iberville, Louisiana
[Iberville]
Race: Colored (Black)
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Joe Maysuer
Father's Birthplace: Louisiana
Mother's Name: Emma Meysuer
Mother's Birthplace: Louisiana
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Joe Maysuer 38
Emma Meysuer 26 wife
Celestine Meysuer 8 daughter born Jun 1891
Rebecca Green 13 adopted
Isiah Green 9 adopted

When your Grandmother died appears she is listed under 1st husband's name
Name: Celestine Toval
SSN: 437-13-4322
Last Residence: 70737 Gonzales, Ascension, Louisiana, United States of America
Born: 23 Jun 1891
Died: Mar 1976
State (Year) SSN issued: Louisiana (1973)

Vance McCray, Jr.

tamccraysr50 — 2013-01-04 08:17:12Z

My name is Terrence A. McCray, Sr., I grew up in New Orleans, LA., I now live in Shreveport, LA. Does anyone know Vance McCray, Jr.(deceased -1998), from New Orleans, LA.; he is my father. His father was Vance McCray, Sr. (deased 1967-1968??). I believe Vance McCray, Sr., was born in N.C.

Re: Phineas Clark m. Charlotte Smith

mcrmiller — 2013-01-01 03:14:31Z

If I ever find any hard evidence that says either way, I will let you know.

Re: Phineas Clark m. Charlotte Smith

bpswan26 — 2013-01-01 00:47:13Z

Thank you. The Kentucky info I had was from Joshua in the 1850 census saying he was born in KY. Then in 1855 & 60 he says NY. So, we'll just chalk it up to confusion.... Thank you again for your verification.

Re: Phineas Clark m. Charlotte Smith

jameslikens — 2012-12-31 04:12:02Z

They were both born in New York. See Caleb Clark in Madison County, Iowa in the U.S. Censuses of 1850, 1860 and 1870.

Re: Phineas Clark m. Charlotte Smith

jameslikens — 2012-12-31 04:10:18Z

Yes. The same family.

Re: Phineas Clark m. Charlotte Smith

jameslikens — 2012-12-31 04:09:08Z

Caleb was born in New York according the the U.S. Censuses of 1850, 1860 and 1870.

Grocer C. Jones

ronaldtroxle_1 — 2012-12-29 20:30:39Z

Would any one have info on a Grocer C. Jones who lived in Fayette Co? He was married to Maude Puckett. Grover died on April 15, 1969, and Maude died on Oct 29, 1978. Both died in Fayette County. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Phineas Clark m. Charlotte Smith

bpswan26 — 2012-12-29 18:08:30Z

Hello Carla,
We are doing research on this family and are stuck at Phineas and Charlotte. We have information showing Caleb born in New York and Joshua, his twin, born in Kentucky. Obviously, mom wasn't in both places on the same day. Do you have info regarding the births in New York? I'd love to settle this one.

OBIT Donald Lee "Rocky" Hixson 1929-2012

KandyBack_Agee — 2012-12-07 01:57:56Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON DONALD HIXSON FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 12/6/12

Donald Lee (Rocky) Hixson, 83, Fairborn, OH died December 2, 2012 in Dayton, OH following a short illness. Mr. Hixson was born August 18, 1929, in Lexington, KY and was the son of the late Bess Hamilton Stivers and Joseph B. Hixson of Lexington. He graduated from Lafayette High School in Lexington in 1947 where he was a member of the Lafayette basketball team. He entered the US Air Force and served during the Korean and Viet Nam Wars. He retired as a Staff Sergeant in 1965, after being stationed for several years at Wright-Patterson AFB. He served with the United States Post Office until his final retirement in 1994, in Fairborn. Rocky was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Polly Ellen Bradley of Lexington, his second wife Barbara Banks of Nuremberg, Germany, and a brother, Martin Patrick Delaney of Lexington. He is survived by his son, Donald Bradley Hixson, Miami, FL, five grandchildren, Bradley, Patrick, Brian, and Ashlee Hixson, and Amber Brown; three great grandchildren, James and Mia Brown and Gabriel Hixson-Rodriguez, all of Miami; a brother, Michael (Susan) Delaney of Elkhorn, MD and a sister, Kate Delaney Dunn of Lexington, several nieces, nephews and cousins, and especially, his beloved fiancée, Virginia Gwin of Riverside, OH and a host of close friends. Rocky was a member and past president of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, the Society for the Preservation of Barbershop Singing and the Dayton Men's Chorus. He was blessed with a beautiful tenor voice, a winning smile and was a great and lively entertainer throughout his life. He was known as the "Singing Mailman" in Fairborn. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. A funeral service will be held on December 5, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. in the Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, 422 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, Rev. John N. Roberts officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30 A.M. until the time of service. Interment with full military honors will follow in the Fairfield Cemetery. Condolences may be made to the family at www.BeltonStroup.com

Re: McQuillen's in Fayette co. KY

HamptonDuncan — 2012-12-03 01:04:47Z

There was a James Duncan, married to a Margaret McQuillin, who was living in Lawrence Co., IN in 1838. He apparently sold his interest in a lot in Lexington that was his (or his wife's) share of the estate of an unnamed Mcquillan to one John M. McQuillen of Fayette County, KY. The deed was witnessed by my 3rd great-grandfather, Enoch Hampton, husband of Lucretia Duncan.

Could Margaret McQuillin and John M. McQuillen be siblings of your Thomas?

My real interest in this is discovering the relationship between James Duncan and Lucretia Duncan, and in discovering the parents of both Lucretia Duncan and Enoch Hampton, who married in Clark Co., KY in 1831. A James Duncan was surety on the marriage bond. Whether or not he was the same James Duncan who married Margaret McQuillin on 15 Jun 1837 in Fayette Co., I don't know.

Any information on these Duncans would be much appreciated!

OBIT Omer Ray Ginter 1929-2011

KandyBack_Agee — 2012-12-02 20:41:15Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON OMER GINTER FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 4/15/11

Omer Ray Ginter, age 81 Formerly of Centerville, OH passed away April 13, 2011 in Cape Coral, FL. Born July 27, 1929 in Lexington, KY to the late Omer and Frances Brady Ginter. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Wavelyn Christopher. He is survived by his children, Donna (Art) Pearce, Linda Ginter, Rebecca (Jeff) Broadstock, Laura (Thomas) Gibson, and John (Kathy) Ginter; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Omer proudly served in the Army Air Corps during the Korean War. He retired from Defense Electronic Supply Center after 38 years of service. He was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends April 18, 2011 from 1:00 pm until the time of service at 2:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Interment at Bellbrook (OH) Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hospice of Dayton. To send a message of condolence please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com

OBIT Dianna Stakelin Perkins 1948-2011

KandyBack_Agee — 2012-12-01 01:13:31Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON DIANNA PERKINS FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 4/3/11

Dianna Stakelin Perkins of Dayton, OH passed away March 31, 2011 at the Hospice of Dayton. Dianna was born in Lexington, KY on June 29, 1948 to the (late) Howard & Elizabeth (Roberts) Stakelin. Survived by her beloved husband of 30 years, Norm; 2 daughters, Jacki (Cox) Coughlin (Barry Shaw), Patricia (Cox) Longshaw (Chauncey); God-daughter, Robyn Longo; 6 grandchildren, Chauncey, Jr., Ashley, Yasmine, Alexis, Aaliyah & Lacey; 3 brothers, Howard Stakelin, Jr. (Connie), James Stakelin (Geneva) & Robert Stakelin; numerous nieces, nephews & friends. Funeral service 1:30 p.m. Apr. 4, 2011, at the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, "Northridge Chapel," 5040 Frederick Pike at Needmore Road. Pastor Aaron Turner, officiating. Interment Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. Dianna's family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service at the George C. Martin Funeral Home. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. Condolences may be shared at www.georgecmartinfuneralhome.com

OBIT Sue Pope Jeffers 1934-2011

KandyBack_Agee — 2012-12-01 01:11:55Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON SUE JEFFERS FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 3/30/11

Sue Pope Jeffers of Columbus, OH passed away March 28, 2011, after an extended illness. Sue was born in Lexington, KY on October 20, 1934, to Lonnie and Jettie (Watson) Pope and is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Naoma Mayo and brother, George Pope. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Glenn P. Jeffers; daughters, Barbara Howard, Carol (Josh) Gold, Lisa (Larry) Snyder; son, John (Teresa) Forman; brothers, Dewey (Leona) Pope and Robert (Phyllis) Pope; grandchildren, Christiania, Shannon, Melanie, Alexandra, Amy; 7 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Sue worked for TRW Globe Industries for over 25 years and Dayton Supply and Tool until retirement. Sue and Glenn raised and raced thoroughbred horses together for many years. Sues greatest enjoyment was working in her beautiful yard and flower garden. Visitation will be held on April 1, 2011, 5-8 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH with the Funeral Service on April 2, 2011, 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, New Carlisle, OH. Messages of condolence may be left at www.NewcomerColumbus.com

Givens

zimraforum — 2012-11-30 01:39:51Z

I have ran across some givens
in my search,would Robin Givens
be a possibilty.
Blessings
Zimra

Re: Jenkins from Fayette Co. Ky.

RichardButler49 — 2012-11-29 02:54:51Z

I am not related to the Jenkins family, but my Great Grandfather was R.T. Butler, the photographer from Lexington, KY who you reference in your post. If you still have the tin photograph, I would be interested in at least obtaining an picture of that particular representation of his work.

Re: James Edward Gregg, Paul Gregg, Marie Charlotte Gregg

trishegbert_2 — 2012-11-19 15:49:00Z

I will email you, I found a couple of pictures of your grandmother (one where she is an infant) and then older, you might already be in possession of them. But I checked against your memorial, and these two are not on there. One is extremely interesting when she is an infant.

Re: James Edward Gregg, Paul Gregg, Marie Charlotte Gregg

stormymontana — 2012-11-19 02:55:35Z

Dear Trish,

Thank You so much for emailing me back and thank you for the time you have spent researching for me! I truly am grateful!

I am not sure where to begin. I know he was born in 1885 as every official record I have found shows 1885. Death Index as well as his death certificate. He died alone in San Diego and the family was never notified so the County buried him with funds taken from his assets which wasn't much. A probate was opened and closed but nothing of value.

I am not sure if he would have been old enough to have served in the Spanish American War as he would have been just a boy. I know that on the WW1 draft card, it shows rank of Corporal and mentions Signal Quartermaster. Surely this is either the Navy or the Army. I don't think the nAvy has a rank of Corporal. It shows National Guard also. I don't know what to make of it! I also found a James E Gregg in the 1910 Census in Honolulu serving aboard a Navy Ship and it says he was born in Kentucky but I am not sure this is my James Gregg. If he had served on board a Navy Ship during the 1910 Census, Why would he have registered for the draft in 1917?

I notice you found some Voter registration info! Wow, I have never seen this info before. Would you mind sharing a link to the site or place you found that information? I am not even sure I would know where to begin looking.

Yes, James did indeed move around often! I would love to know his movements and an insight into the kind of person he was. I feel so connected to my ancestors, having researched them. It almost seems like they are living to me.

IN 1919, My Grandparents, James Gregg and Belva headed to Point Barrow, Alaska aboard the Cutter Bear. About 20 miles off shore, the ship lodged itself in ice and was stuck. Belva went into labor with my Grandmother Virginia and was taken off the boat and escorted across the ice on skin boats. She arrived at Point Barrow and delivered Virginia in the home of Charles Brower. We are not sure what their calling was to Point Barrow except what info is listed on the 1920 Census. It lists their Employer as W.S.B.E. which I am not familiar with. I wonder if the B.E. stands for Bureau of Education?

Would you have any insight on where I could look for divorce papers, not knowing which county they divorced? I am more than certain it was California. Would the Bureau of Vital Statistics have this information?

I wonder if the Railroad would have any employment records on James Gregg? I am sure this is what took him to Havre, Montana in 1917. This is where he registered for the draft.

The biggest challenge I have come up against is the search for whereabouts of Marie Charlotte (Possibly Charlot). We know by the 1920 Census that she was listed as born in Oklahoma which agrees with family legend of her being a Native American.

I am sorry about all the questions, you have been so kind in your research. Should you be willing to help me further, I would be grateful! Take care, Jacoby

Re: James Edward Gregg, Paul Gregg, Marie Charlotte Gregg

trishegbert_2 — 2012-11-18 14:44:57Z

I believe his previous service is the Spanish-American War (around 1898). In the 1930 Fed Census the family is living in California > Imperial > Westmoreland > District 51 > 2
*note there are year of birth discrepancies in census and also on his WWI Draft Registration

1930
Gregg, James E. Head age 55 (1875) age at first marriage 42 yrs, born KY, Father France, Mother Oklahoma- he is a mechanic at a garage and Military for him is Sp. the others on the page have WW.

Wife- Belva is 40, age of first marriage 27, she is a chauffeur, school bus, Missouri, Missouri, Kentucky

Son James E., Jr. age 12 born Montana
Daughter Virgina age 10 born Alaska

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California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968
Return to Search Results Imperial County > 1920-1926 > 714
Tammarack Precinct
Mrs. Belva T. Gregg, Housewife, Republican, Brawley, California , Box 1575
James E. Gregg, Rancher, Republican, Brawley, California, Box 1575

Same county, address in California Voter Registration Records in 1928-1932
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James E. Gregg WWI Draft has him born in 1887 but born in Paris, KY so a wide variation on his date of birth.

From what I've read it is harder to research on Spanish American War Veterans, but not entirely impossible. The US Revenue Cutters (before birth of Navy) patrolled the water to protect the Klondike.

This site might help you in researching files of his service in Spanish American War. Since his previous service indicated was in Washington State, I would say he was around that Area possibly in the 1900 census (sure did move alot!)

Have you located their divorce records?
Who was the informant on the Death Certificate - a relative or a nursing home or hospital records person?
When you found his plot in the Cemetery, there should be a burial card of who purchased the plot, many list parents name and other pertinent information.

It's going to take some searching in 1940 as it's apparent they are divorced by this time, and son James is living the relatives Sullivan. But is indicated he lived in 1935 Harve, Montana. These ancestry hints are usually a hint created by others that have found them already and attached to their records. My first inclination would call the cemetery and have them give you the burial card info first, and then find where the divorce took place. It will yield more information as to where he could be possibly living in 1940 California or Montana most likely. Someone kept in touch or knew where to locate him upon Virginia's illness for him to come to see her before she died. As far as why he didn't keep in touch more, I saw the description on your Memorial on Find A Grave, probably this was the reason the family divorced and moved on.

http://www.spanamwar.com/geneaol2.htm