Henderson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Dennis Jones, henderson Ky

TimothyStone41 — 19 Aug 2008 11:28:03 GMT

I'm needing the contact information of Dennis Jones of Robards Ky, any help will be greatly appericated
Tim Stone
Trenton Ga

family history search

judith roberts — 29 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

looking for information on any of the surnames posted
the time period present back to 1700's.am needing info
on when they may have come to henderson co. some time
around the rev. war period. where did they originally
come from, maybe pa. any info would be appreciated.
thanks.

LIGON

Sarah Ligon — 7 Feb 1998 12:00:00 GMT

From the Henderson Gleaner, August, 1917
PARALYSIS FATAL TO O. B. LIGON
Well Known Audubon Citizen Passes Away Early Tuesday Morning
Following a long illness due to paralysis, O. B. Ligon, aged 71, died at 4:10 o'clock Tuesday morning at his home on East Washington Street. The deceased was a devoted member of the Methodist church and leaves many loyal friends who will join his family in mourning his loss. He is survived by his wife and seven children, Mrs. Nathan Gass, Mrs. John Webster, Mrs. Annie Gass, Edward Ligon and Willie Ligon of the city: Mrs. Florence Dodson, of Hebardsville and Mrs. George Markham of Morganfield. The funeral services will be conducted at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning from the residence, with interment in the family burial grounds at Petersburg, Webster county. The services will be in charge of the Masonic order, of which the deceased had been a life-long member.

Chandler Family Lookup

memobo — 12 May 2008 6:08:45 GMT

1850 Census for District 2, Henderson Co., KY lists:

Chandler, John 45, born in NC
Chandler, Malena 39, born in NC
Chandler, Weldon 21, born in NC
Chandler, Martha 17, born in NC

Can anyone help me with this family?
Who were John's parents?
When did the family arrive in KY?

Maggie Lester daug. of Josephus C and Mary J. Lester

sheryl davis — 20 Jan 2004 3:39:01 GMT

I am researching the families of Thomas B. Crudup b. 4 Dec 1866 in Waco, Texas. d. 29 Oct 1931 in Sulphur, Murray County, Oklahoma. Buried in Murray County, Oklahoma -At Oaklawn Cemetery. Married Maggie Poindexter Lester on 15 OCT 1888 , Mclennan, Texas. They had the following Children

1. Mona Crudup b: 1889
2. Ray Thomas Crudup b: 1891
3. Robert Lee Crudup b: 1893
4. Joseph Lester Crudup b: 1895
5. Rowena Crudup b: 1897
6. Harry James Crudup b:
7. Carl Clinton Crudup b: 1904
8. Arthur Bacon Crudup b: 1907

Maggie P. Lester b. 4 Nov 1867 in Henderson KY d. 6 Jul 1948 in Sulphur, Murray County, OK. buried in Murray County, Oklahoma - At Oaklawn Cemetery.
Thomas B. Crudup was the grandson of Robert Crudup who served bet. 1843 - 1845 and Represented Perry County in 25th Tennessee General Assembly.

Robert Lee Crudup married Jessie Weir bef 1920 and had a daughter Dorothea Weir Crudup b. 24 May 1921 in Ada, Pontotoc Co., Oklahoma

Especially interested in the Lester side of this family.

Beatrice Eakins Sandefur Crowley

keusch — 28 Jun 2001 4:21:53 GMT

Edna Griffin

aldrich3 — 21 Jul 2008 3:19:13 GMT

Looking for husband and children of Edna Griffin born 1784 in Virginia, migrated with her husband and children to Henderson County, Kentucky around 1825. She was widowed by 1830. Known children are Joseph B. Griffin (born c. 1807, Va.), James W. Griffin (b. c. 1818 in Va. - married Mary Jane Norment)) and Martha A. (b. c.1823 in Va. - married Charles W. Davis). I believe she had an older son named John and her husband may have been named William or Edwin. They owned land near present-day Anthoston in Henderson County.

OLDHAM FAMILY

mortondianal — 25 Jul 2008 12:58:40 GMT

I am looking for any information on Carroll Langley Oldham b. june 15, 1905 in Henderson, Ky and his wife Vela Wicks b.
Aug. 22, 1908 in Henderson, Ky you can email me at ....
dianamorton@ymail.com

Herron Heritage - new material online

cjp1956 — 23 Jul 2008 6:53:46 GMT

This will be of great interest to western Kentucky researchers, especially those of Webster, Hopkins, and Henderson Counties.

Trudy Herron Moneyhan has made a very generous contribution to the Webster County KYGenWeb site - her excellent work, "Herron Heritage", in which she traces the Herrin/Herron surname from Anglo-Saxon Britain, to Virginia and later to western Kentucky and Webster/Hopkins Counties.

Trudy's history is much more than names, dates and places. She weaves her family story into events of the times and makes it exciting to read, even if you don't have Herron ancestry. Trudy has also made good use of illustrations and documents in "Herron Heritage". In the second two files, Trudy shares with us stories of the family as they went about their daily lives; she has a real gift for writing - each of us can identify with the story Trudy has written about her last visit to the old Herron homeplace in Dixon. And Trudy ends her work with Harold Utley's great story about the infamous Harp brothers, "Frontier Justice".

Trudy's work is in the form of three files (two of them quite large) in the pdf format. You will need to have or download a copy of the free Acrobat Reader program in order to view the files. Instructions are given as to downloading the free program.

The two large files take a few moments to open completely, even if you have a high-speed internet connection. But you can begin reading while the remainder of the file loads.

I sincerely hope all of you will be able to read and enjoy Trudy's splendid work, which you can find at:
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kywebste/families/herrin/h...

Thank you Trudy for sharing your research with us!

Can you guys see how excited I am about this?? I'm going to go read the whole thing again right now.

Carole Palmer
Webster County KYGenWeb
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kywebste/
Webster County KY USGenWeb Archives
http://www.usgwarchives.org/ky/webster/webster.html
My Personal Genealogy Site
http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cpalmer/index.html

moss

doris chaney — 16 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I would like to get any information on the Moss family of Henderson Co.

Christian, Moon Ward, Chandler

CarolynShadd32 — 19 Jun 2008 5:11:31 GMT

Maud (Moon?) Christian. abt. 1877, KY
Oscar V Christian b. 1874, married Maud I was told Maud was shot by her brother. abt. 1910. They had a daughter by the name of Strawsie ( Shancy) Christian b. 1899 who married a Andrew Ward. I was woundering if there might be a news artical on these people.

Any help would be greatfull.

Thank You
Carol

OBIT Gary Stuart Duncan 1952-2008

KandyBackAgee — 10 Jul 2008 11:43:13 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON GARY DUNCAN FROM THE LEBANON (OH) WESTERN STAR 7/10/08

Gary Stuart Duncan, 55, of Lebanon, OH passed peacefully July 3, 2008 at his home with his family at his side following a long illness. Born in Henderson, KY, November 1, 1952, the son of Lance and Barbara (Goforth) Duncan, he was a loving husband, father, son and brother and a true friend to all that knew him. A 1971 graduate of Madison High School, he was a graduate of Murray State University where he played football. Gary was a Master Baseball and Football official in Southwest Ohio, where he began umpiring at age 18. He had served as President of the Butler County Football Officials and the Southwestern Ohio Baseball Umpire's Association as Rules Interpreter. He was the owner of the Duncan Insurance Agency for many years and was active in his community serving as Chairman of the Warren County Rural Zoning Commission for the past four years. Preceded in death by his father, he is survived by his loving and devoted wife of twenty four years, Jo Ann (Richardson) Duncan of Lebanon, OH, dear mother Barbara Duncan of Lebanon, sons Michael (Raychel) Duncan of Milford, OH and Nathan Duncan of Lebanon, brothers Larry (Shirley) Duncan of Indianapolis, IN, David (Allison) Duncan of Fairfield, OH and Bill (Debbie) Duncan of Middletown, OH, sister Robin (Gary) Conger of Lebanon, grandchildren Hana, Camelia and Izabella Duncan and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and dear friends. Visitation was July 6, 2008 with funeral service July 7, 2008 all at Stine-Kilburn Funeral Home, Lebanon with burial in the Grace Memorial Gardens, Middletown, OH. The family requests memorial contributions to the Hospice of Middletown or to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.stinekilburnfuneralhome.com

sidney denton b.1880

c hall — 17 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My grandmothers b. record gives state of birth for her father as Ken. born about 1880 married Robbins in Colorado
around 1910. Farmer. I can't find where he went from there
but g grandmother died in California.

wedding ring inscription

steeldad2001 — 22 Jun 2008 8:51:10 GMT

my mother's ring had 'J.W. & B. U. Dec. 29, 1907' inscribed inside. The thing is, neither of my parents had those initials. My father's family was from Henderson and his family had Whitledges and Weldons. Is there a marriage from that day in Henderson that would explain the ring? I assume it was passed down to dad. My folks didn't marry until 1933.

MCMULLIN, MURRAY, ROBARDS

Pam Groover — 4 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My 4th g grandfather, John MCMULLIN, moved to Henderson Co., KY in the 1800s from Orange Co., NC. He was b. 1774 and d. 1855 in Henderson Co. My line continues through his son, James, b. 1806 in Henderson C. James m. Elizabeth MURRAY in 1828. Their son, Robert Wayne MCMULLIN, my gg grandfather was b. 1842 in Henderson. He m. Mary E. ROBARDS, dau of Marshall ROBARDS and Emily EADES. John MCMULLIN was the son of Samuel MCMULLIN and Agnes MCVEY/MCVAN. Samuel was b. in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.
I have many MCMULLIN records. I would enjoy exchanging family history and records.
Pam Groover, Va. Bch., VA
er, Va. Bch., VA

DEATH CERTIFICATES before 1911

wemills — 3 Mar 2003 8:58:41 GMT

Were there any death records kept before 1911? If so who would have them. (The county health department???)

James A. Phillips on Tax Roll?

Bob McCormick — 23 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I saw a mention of an 1889 Tax Roll. I'm looking for James Andrew Phillips, possibly in the Hebbardsville area.

Thank you,

Bob

Cheaney Cemetery Survey

DebFehr1224 — 19 Feb 2008 10:27:48 GMT

Has anyone ever surveyed the Cheaney Cemetery? Was it connected to any particular church? I am looking for the burial of John Mc Mullen in this cemetery. John died in March 1898. Thanks for any assistance. Debbie Wilson Fehr

OBIT Frank E. Zorniger Jr. 1925-2008

KandyBackAgee — 8 May 2008 8:46:29 GMT

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON FRANK ZORNIGER JR FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 5/8/08

Frank E. Zorniger Jr. passed away at the Sanctuary at 10 Wilmington Place on May 6, 2008. He was born on April 21, 1925 in Henderson, KY to the late Frank E. Zorniger, Sr. and Mary Alves Zorniger. Frank was a Veteran of WWII, proudly serving in the 86th Infantry unit in the European and Far East theaters. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Zorniger, whom he married on May 24, 1952. Frank is also survived by his children, Frank "Pete" III and wife, Kim of Dayton, OH, Elizabeth "Betsy" Brennan Zorniger of Salt Lake City, UT, Donald and wife, Debbie of Dayton; grandchildren, Drew, Paige, Alex Zorniger of Dayton, Ben, Ellen and Erin Brennan of Salt Lake City, Elizabeth and Jacob of Dayton. Frank was the founder of "Frank Z" Chevrolet and was a Chevrolet dealer for over 40 years. He was an avid sailor, who loved to spend his summers in Harbor Springs, MI and his winters at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, FL. Frank will be remembered as a civic leader and as a recognized local philanthropist who supported many charities, his favorite being The Cox Arboretum. Memorial services will be held May 13, 2008 at 11:00 AM, at St. Georges Episcopal Church, 5520 Far Hills Ave., Centerville, OH with The Rev. Carol Hull officiating. In lieu of flowers, it would be a fitting tribute to make memorial contributions to The Cox Arboretum, 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH 45449 or charity of your choice. Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.routsong

Decker, Elias

Martha Crowhorn — 29 Nov 2001 1:23:37 GMT

Looking for info for Decker's, Elias. This family's line was from Wayne Co., Ky. Don't know who Elias wife was. Elias was son of William H. Decker and Malinda Ann Edwards.
William H. was son of George W. Decker and Rachel Nelson.
George was son of John Decker, son of Rev. War Vet. George W. Decker from New York, who ended up in Wayne Co., Ky.
1900 Census of Henderson Co., Ky.
District, Walnut Bottom
Decker Elias 33 Oct. 1866 Ky
Sarah H. 28 Sept. 1871 Ky
Effie M. 13 April 1887 Ky
Mona 11 May 1889 Ky
Orta ? 9 June 1889 Ky son
Dallas 7 Jan 1893 Ky
Fred H. 4 June 1895 Ky
Authur Floyd 1 Dec. 1898 Ky

Lawrence Virgil Smithhart -- Obituary

StephanieSmithhart — 8 Jul 2001 4:48:35 GMT

The Gleaner-Journal Henderson Ky Tuesday 26 September 1972 p2-c3

Lawrence Virgil Smithhart

L. V. Smithhart, 66, formerly of Henderson County, died at 2 p.m. Saturday at the hospital in Carmi, Illinois.

Surviving are the widow, Anis, 2 daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Devilley of Dyer, IN and Mrs. Gene Newman of Carmi; 2 sons, Frank of Stanley and Larry of Gary, IN; 3 sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Redmon of Spottsville, Mrs. Albert Lacer and Mrs Isadore Beals, both of Reed, Ky; 4 brothers, Roscoe, Vernie and Paul Smithhart, all of Evansville and Carl Smithhart of Reed, Ky.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. The Rev. Jack Cravens of Spottsville will officiate. Burial will be Carmi Cemetery.

GIVENS, TURLEY

Debbie Givens Meadors — 25 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to trace my fathers side and mothers side of the family. I am having difficulty starting... Can anyone give me a lead on how to begin.... Thanks...

Debbie

Cumberland Phone Company & Home Phone Company

WORDSPINNER — 1 Apr 2008 7:21:01 GMT

I'm looking for information on these 2 phone companies. Would like to know if there's an accessible list of employees. My grandmother worked for both of these companies & I'd like to find out more about them & what she did with them. Her name was Norma Vaughn & when she married her last name became Taylor. My grandfather also might have worked for them at one time. His name is Eugene Smith Taylor. Any help you can give me would be appreciated.

Information

PAUL_BRUGGENSCHMIDT — 28 Mar 2008 3:41:29 GMT

In search for any information on the HAMMERLE family:

Theodore Hammerle immigrated to Henderson County, KY from Germany 1870.
Was married to a Minnie (nee PFEIFER) HAMMERLE. Looking for birth record on one of their sons “Gus” born 28 Feb 1874 in Henderson County, KY (HAMMERLE GUSTAVE J 066 JEFFERSON JEFFERSON 10-17-1939 051 25310 1939) They moved to Jefferson County, KY sometime before the 1880s

All ideas, theories and actual information appreciated.

Paul Bruggenschmidt
Louisville, KY

Bugg

Carol Shelton — 14 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for information on Sammuel G. Bugg, enumerated with Henderson Co., Hebbandsville Dist. in the 1880 census. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

George Washington Austrew

wwpckitty — 20 Aug 2001 6:53:51 GMT

I was wondering if anyone had a censes going back to the 1800's that had George Washington Austrew And Martha Ann Cobb in it from Henderson Co or in Kentucky or Evansvile thanks for any ones help I'm at a dead in also still looking for Sallie V. Beasley

Brickwall Cemetery in Henderson County

kymarian — 14 Mar 2008 3:13:15 GMT

Could someone please tell me where the Brickwall Cemetery is in Henderson County?

Stinson

Richard_Embry — 14 Nov 2001 8:04:54 GMT

Looking for anything on a James Stinson, buried in
Spottsville, Kentucky, Henderson Co. at Stinson Family Cemetery. Is there anyone in the Genealogy room who has
any information on this Family? Wifes name possible Mary
or Sara (Sarah) Embry. Any information would be greatly
appreciated. Thank You.

Richard Embry

Patricia Martin

TODDS — 23 Jul 2006 8:28:49 GMT

Looking for a Patricia Martin married to William Edward Stinson. She was born about 1930/34, There was a child Carolyn Ann Stinson born 17 nov 1951. They lived in Henderson, Ky for a while.
Please. contact me at dsarena@vci.net

McBride, David M. Henderson Ky.

Ardith_Deters — 12 Feb 2008 9:47:28 GMT

I am trying to find info, especially an obit on my cousin David M McBride. He was from Henderson Ky and is buried in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens there. He also has a brother Donnie/Donald who is deceased and may be buried there also.
David was born in 1952 and died Sept 14 2005. His parents are Mac and Kate McBride of Henderson and also deceased. Would like to find any family if there is any still down there.
Thank you!
Ardith Deters

LATTA, DAVIS FLOYD

Rosemary Seale — 27 Apr 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Family of Malinda Latta who married Samuel Davis in Henderson Co. in 1830. Other Latta members are Person Latta, Scarlett Latta, Haywood Latta from North Carolina.
May be children of either Thomas or James Latta from Orange Co., NC. Malinda and Samuel are parents of Margaret Davis who married John W. Floyd in 1868. Need to verify family of Malinda.

Death Information John Mc Mullen/Mc Mullin

DebFehr1224 — 17 Feb 2008 6:11:26 GMT

I am seeking information on John Mc Mullen/Mc Mullin. He is said to have died in March of 1898. Spouse Mary Margaret Thomas Sherwood McMullen. Children, Charles Albert, William Estell, Gilbert (Gilley), Sophia, Bessie. Step daughter Lula Sherwood.

There was previous confusion linking this John McMullen to Elmira Robards. It is now believed that they were two separate men who just happen to share a similar name.

If anyone can help on the demise of John who died in March 1898 I would greatly appreciate the help.
Sincerely,
Debbie Fehr

Looking for railroad items from Henderson & Evansaville

railroadkeycollector — 29 Feb 2008 1:37:53 GMT

I'm looking for railroad items from any of the early pre 1900 railroads that operated in the Evansville and Henderson area. You can view my want list on my website.
http://www.railroadkeys.com

John M. Whitledge & Mary Francis Graves, died 11 DEC 1903

steeldad2001 — 17 Feb 2008 7:23:48 GMT

Has anyone knowledge of how these people, my 2nd great grandparents, met their death. Was there a newspaper of the area that covered it? It may have been a house fire, or an accident of some kind. The fact that they both died on the same day leads me to believe there must me a story behind it. They are buried in Denton Cemetery, Henderson.

HUNTER, ADKINS

PamGroover751 — 8 Feb 2008 1:12:10 GMT

I would like to hear from those who are descendants of the Hunter and Adkins families. I have found some records that I would like to run by you and get your opinion.
Pam Groover

STAPLES/KERR

James (Butch) Phillips — 17 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Richard H Staples & Mary E Kerr had children:Alfonzo Staples
b.1899 d.9/16/1981 m. Mary Arnet Griffin. Eva Lena Staples b.1903 m.1922 Ezra Algood.Frances Lorene Staples b.1907
d. 4/6/1996 m.10/10/1925 William Owen Rideout, grandson of Mary Louise Willingham a sister to Frances Jane Willingham b.6/3/1913 d.1911 Piggott, Ark.m. Wm Henry Harrison Kerr
Next Gladys Staples b.2/10/1909 d.8/31/1967. Adel Staples b.
1916 d.1973 m.Edward Henderson of Zion,Ky. Lula Bee Staples b.2/2/1922 m.12/23/1938 m. J T Green. I went To HendCo High
with their dau Peggy Sue Green who married Dr.David Watkins.
J T & Lula Bee son's, Bobby Joe & Timothy Green. Nannie Lee Staples b.3/30/1914 m.4/5/1938 Chad Langley Reeder in Henderson County, Ky.

Shady Grove Cemetery

oldarmymed — 29 Jan 2008 2:06:46 GMT

I am trying to locate Shady Grove Cemetery. I have a source that says it is in Henderson County. I am searching for the gave of Marion Whitledge, d. 1937. Thanks

Hebbardsville or Zion Newspapers, 1820-1920

swkennedy — 25 Jan 2008 6:37:57 GMT

My Kentucky ancestors lived on farms near Hebbardsville and Zion from 1820-1920. Was there a newspaper that carried birth, marriage, legal and death announcements about these rural folks? If copies of these newspapers are available on microfilm, are they housed at the Henderson Library? Or, are there compilations of these articles in books in the library or within the Historical Society?

Sandra W. Kennedy

Kenneth and Kathleen Maynard

LizMcFeeDaugherty — 18 Jan 2008 1:52:06 GMT

Hello, I am hoping that someone can help me locate Kenneth and Kathleen Maynard. They had a son named Gregory and a daughter named Mignon (sp?) He was a Church of Christ minister in the early 1960's in Parkersburg, WV. He was also in Hollywood, FL and also MI and IN.
The last known address for Kathleen was 946 Trail Drive, Henderson, KY. I have reason to believe that Kenneth is deceased. But I do not know for sure.
Our church is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and we are trying to find a picture of Kenneth to make our list complete.
If anyone could point me in the right direction it would be great.
Thanks and God Bless!

Joel Gibson

shadurk1 — 31 Oct 2003 9:52:02 GMT

To any of those who might have any documentation for Joel Gibson-wife Elandor Davis-I will pay to have any copies made and sent. Or would greatly appreciate any jpeg sends. I am a descendent of Joel-Tillman-Francis Elandor-Daniel Newton Snyder Jr. and will share what little I have that may help someone out too. Thanks, Sharon Durkee

Any Kentucky Tennell, Tindell

joytennell — 30 Sep 2004 6:27:18 GMT

Looking for anyone who may know of John Henry Monroe Tennell or Tindell living in Henderson Cty. during middle to late 1800's. Any other person by the name of Tennell would be helpful.

Jeffrey

seriab — 13 Jan 2008 2:51:12 GMT

Looking for the family of John Jeffrey. John would have been born in the 1820's. Not sure of his parent's names. Later, John would move to IN and settle there. His son, William was born in 1849.

Thanks for any info.

Researcher Wanted

ramills5 — 10 Jan 2008 2:49:15 GMT

I am the co-founder of PIHK (Paranormal Investigators of Henderson KY). We are a non-profit paranormal group dedicated to the research and education of paranormal occurances.
We are currently looking for someone to join our group that can research the history of properties, families, etc.
This is a non paying position. I love to do this stuff but I just don't have the time.
If interested please contact me.
Rebecca

ROBERT PRUITT

swkennedy — 2 Jan 2008 4:32:53 GMT

I am a descendant of the ROBERT PRUITT, who died in Henderson County in 1825, and would like to share information with other people researching this line. Has anyone determined his parentage? His son, James, said his father was born in North Carolina. Can we assume Granville County? Some think that Robert was a younger brother of DOAK PRUITT, who was from Granville and moved to Henderson County in 1808. Has anyone found a link between these two men? Both named their first born boy and girl James and Elizabeth. Was this in honor of their parents?

Need a look-up from Starlings book "History Of Henderson County"

patshg — 30 Dec 2007 9:23:38 GMT