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william f ward 1874

donomom1 — 2009-12-17 17:33:24Z

I'm trying to verify parents and birth place for William Furman Ward. I've read mentions, but can't find any verification, that his parents were Gabriel and Lucinda Ward.

I can track four marriages for him 1)Sarah Hiatt 2)Martha Eleanor "Ellie" Moody 3)Hattie Starrett 4) Amy Starrett

Thanks!

Re: Looking for BUTTON family burials in Morehead.

richards_clark — 2009-11-27 17:32:36Z

Missy - thank you very much for the information. Frank was my "2nd cousin 3 times removed". My gg-grandfather, William Henry Clark of Barren county, wrote in 1905 that this branch of his aunt's family had died out. Not quite, it seems. Frank was the only male survivor of his Button family (1st cousin once removed of William Henry Clark), but went on to have a number of descendants. He and his widowed mother founded a school that would later become the university at Morehead. I found quite a bit about him on the Internet and in our local newspapers (notes concerning his visits to relatives here in Illinois), but not a mention of where he was buried. I also appreciate the information you included about his two children, who I knew little to nothing about. Robert was vaguely mentioned as dying in an index of articles published in 1905; since it was an index only, I had no details on him. I knew nothing of Helen Salome, who was apparently named for her great-grandmother, Salome Patterson Phelps.

Thanks again. If there is anything you might need from the Warren county, Illinois area, please let me know. I'd be happy to return the favor.

Re: LEE Cemetery, Morehead, KY

MissyJent51 — 2009-11-27 11:38:38Z

Here is the only Lee's that I found buried at the Lee Cemetery in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.

Lewis D. Lee born Mar 28, 1802 died July 31, 1889,
Rebeckey Lee born Jan 14, 1806 died Jun 24, 1880,
Robert E. Lee born Nov 11, 1895 died Aug 15, 1976,
Ruby M. Lee born Oct 10, 1910 died Dec 3, 1985.

I hope this helps.
Missy

Re: Looking for BUTTON family burials in Morehead.

MissyJent51 — 2009-11-27 11:32:36Z

They are buried at the Lee Cemetery, along with there son and daughter. Helen Salome Button born Aug 1, 1903 died Jan 21, 1904 and Robert Marion Button born Mar 10, 1902 died Jan 26, 1905.

Missy

Looking for BUTTON family burials in Morehead.

richards_clark — 2009-11-21 16:02:23Z

I am looking for the burial locations of Francis Christopher BUTTON and his wife Hattie BISHOP. Images of their death certificates are online, but only say the were buried in "Morehead, KY". Frank died in 1933 and Hattie in 1940. They are not listed in the Rowan county burial listing posted to the Internet.

Any help would be appreciated.

Rowan County Pictorial History book picture request

cplawson — 2009-11-17 15:05:01Z

Is there anyone with a copy of this book who would be willing to scan and email a picture? In reference to:
Page 69, Harris and Arizona Hamilton Hamm,

If so, please contact me directly. Many thanks! pix8560@yahoo.com

Re: LEE Cemetery, Morehead, KY

blogan59 — 2009-11-17 02:30:09Z

Darlene.

I think I can help you with your search. I have some of the information you request in my data base. Lydia (Logan) Lee Purdin was also married to Charles B. Purdin and they are buried in the Purdin Cemetery in Linn Co., MO. Lydia was the daughter of William and Elizabeth R. (Powers) Logan.

Please contact me directly at blogan59@verizon.net.

Re: Beverly & Lydia Day McClain

TeriPettit — 2009-11-16 17:05:21Z

Sorry, my copy-paste missed the top section of that family group sheet, and we can't edit our posts, so here it is:

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Name: John W. McClain
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Birth: 23 Sep 1844 Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death: 16 Jan 1918 Morgan Co., Kentucky
Father: Beverly McClain (~1806-1892)
Mother: Lydia Day (~1816-1891)
Marriage: 10 Sep 1868 Morgan Co., Kentucky

Re: Beverly & Lydia Day McClain

TeriPettit — 2009-11-16 17:01:37Z

Yes, Beverly and Lydia were John's parents, according to his death certificate and other records.

Here is the family group sheet I have for John and Phoebe:

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Spouse: Phoebe Ellen Hill
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Birth: 25 Aug 1852 Kentucky
Death: 27 Sep 1938 Morgan Co., Kentucky
Father: William Henry Hill (~1822-)
Mother: Martha Williams (1824-)
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Children
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1 M: Thornton McClain
Birth: 1870
Spouse: Lodesca Lewis
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2 M: Alfred McClain
Birth: 1872
Death: 28 May 1943 Morgan Co., Kentucky
Spouse: Emma C
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3 F: Almarinda McClain
Birth: 1874
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4 F: Zettie McClain
Birth: 1876
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5 F: Martha Frances “Mattie” McClain
Birth: 14 May 1881 Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death: 23 Aug 1935 Morgan Co., Kentucky
Spouse: John Thomas Pelfrey
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6 F: Lenora McClain
Birth: 1 Feb 1885 Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death: 26 Mar 1948 Morgan Co., Kentucky
Spouse: Alex Pelfrey

Notes for John W. McClain
His death certificate records John W. McClain, age 73 years 3 months 23 days, born 23 Sep 1844 in Morgan Co., Ky, died 16 Jan 1918 in Morgan Co., Ky, married, father Bevely McClain, mother’s maiden name Liddie Day, both born in Morgan Co., Ky, cause of death grippe, informant A. M. Pelfrey, Alice, Ky, burial at house of father.

Notes for Phoebe Ellen Hill
Her death certificate records Phoeba Ellen McClain, age 82 years 1 month 2 days, born 25 Aug 1852 in Ky, died 27 Sep 1938 in Morgan Co., Ky, widow of John W. McClain, father William Hill, mother’s maiden name Martha Williams, both born in Ky, cause of death enlargement of heart with aortic stenosis, informant Archie McClain, Lenox, Ky, burial in McClain graveyard.

Notes for John W. & Phoebe Ellen (Family)
Morgan Co. marriage records list marriage of J. McClain and P. E. Hill on 10 Sep 1868 at William Hill’s on Paint Creek by Elisha Smith, witnesses B. S. Hamilton and Jesse Gilliam.

1880 census of Morgan Co., Ky, West Liberty precinct, enumerated 7 June, lists on p. 15 as family #126:
McClain, John, 36, brother, farmer; Elender, 28, wife; Thornton, 10, son; Alferd, 8, son; Almorindia, 6, dau; Settie, 4, dau. All born Ky Ky Ky.

The preceding household is headed by Josh McClain, age 34, but it has a different household and family number, so John should really have been listed as head instead of brother.

1900 census of Morgan Co., Ky, district 10, enumerated 20 June, lists on p. 21B as family #355:
McClain, John, 56, b. Sep 1843; Phebia, wife, 47, b. 47, b. Aug 1852, married 32 years, mother of 6 children, 5 living; LeNora, dau, 15, b. Feb 1885. All born Ky Ky Ky.

Beverly & Lydia Day McClain

greckard2007 — 2009-11-15 22:42:15Z

I believe Beverly & Lydia McClain are my GGG grandparents. I am trying to find out if they had a son named John McClain who married Phoebea Ellen Hill. (John & Phoebea McClain are the grandparents of my grandmother Wilma Pelfrey Jennings.) If Beverly & Lydia are John's parents I'd apreciate any information about the McClain family or any other families. Thank you.

Jack Howard d. 1975 Rowan County, Resident of Carter County

tennesseegray — 2009-11-12 14:52:43Z

Looking for information on Jack Howard
age 082
died in ROWAN Co.
residence CARTER Co.
death date: 09-03-1975
death vol.:053
Certificate #26001

Re: Old Kentucky Photos site NOW on myspace

petilda1 — 2009-11-07 20:38:45Z

Myspace is a free social network that is safe and fun and a great way to connect with new friends. Creat a free profile and add Old Kentucky Photos as a friend.

Old Kentucky Photos site NOW on myspace

petilda1 — 2009-11-07 19:36:32Z

Geocities use to host Rowan Co Ky old photos site. That site recently closed. I moved all the old photos to a free account on myspace. www.myspace.com/oldkentuckyphotos If your interested in posting your great grandparents and aunts an uncles photos to the site please send emails with photo attachements to petilda at verizon dot net. Please make sure to send infor about the photos with the emails. Examples of that would be birth and death date parents names. I look forward to making this new site more interactive and fun for everyone. I hope to help many cousins connect to one another. As well as meet more family members myself!!

Greenup County Genealogy Conference

greenupgenealogy — 2009-10-30 19:04:55Z

The Greenup County Genealogy & Historical Soceity is hosting a Genealogy Conference March 26th and 27th 2010 at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park. For more information http://www.greenupgenealogy.org

OBIT Lola Barker Stevenson 1938-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-25 12:30:08Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON LOLA STEVENSON FROM THE SPRINGFIELD (OH) NEWS-SUN 10/20/09

Lola Barker Stevenson, 71, passed away October 18, 2009 in her home with her family by her side. Lola was recently diagnosed with desmoplastic small round cell tumors. Lola was born August 12, 1938 in Elliottville, KY to Joe Jameson and Della Marie (Reynolds) Barker. She graduated from Northeastern High School in 1956. She worked for Peoples Outfitting until she wed R. David Stevenson. Following the birth of her daughters, Lory Ann and Cynthia, she was a member of Child Conservation League, was a 4-H advisor and volunteered in the recovery room at Community Hospital and later became President of the auxiliary. She was Officer and Co-Owner of R. David Stevenson, Inc. Home Builders. Lola and David developed Ra-Mar Estates, Briarwood and Crabill Road Farms among other properties in the area. She is survived by daughters, Lory Ann and Cynthia Stevenson of Springfield; beloved granddaughter and very best girlfriend, Lindsay Marie Stevenson of Dayton, OH; two brothers Paul F. Barker of Seattle, WA and Forest W. Barker of South Vienna, OH; two sisters Betty Mae Conklin of Jamestown, OH and Pamela Sue Garrett of Springfield and numerous aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. October 21, 2009 in CONROY FUNERAL HOME. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. October 22, 2009 in the funeral home with Pastor Glennyce Grindstaff of the Plattsburg United Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.

OBIT Bettie Jean Nickell 1933-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-24 17:31:59Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON BETTIE NICKELL FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 7/29/09

Bettie Jean Nickell, of Dayton, OH made her transition in the cycle of life July 24, 2009. Born August 30, 1933, in Morehead, KY. A graduate of Sinclair Community College. Devoted to her children and to the community, Bettie served as room mother, PTO President, drill team parent, den mother, Girl Scout Leader, volunteer tutor, and Boys and Girls Club mentor. Volunteer of the Year at Daybreak Shelter. Awarded the Community Service Award by her employer Kettering Hospital. Recognized for Social Action by her church, the Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Survived by her children, Kristie Nickell Tollison (Ripon,CA) and Kerry Nickell (Dayton, OH); daughter-in-law Lisa Jackson; grandchildren Ashley Tollison, Casey Nickell, Shaina Jackson, Charity Jackson, and great-granddaughter Chloe Cay, all of whom she loved dearly. Memorial service at Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 8690 Yankee Street, August, 1, 2009 at 4 pm. Contributions may be made to Dayton Boys and Girls Club or to Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Re: Need Copy of an News Papers Article for July 1927

almesli — 2009-10-19 18:12:22Z

Did you find this? I have it.
This was posted so long ago, I am not sure you are still looking.

OBIT Cecil J. Kidd 2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-18 18:07:55Z

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

Cecil J. Kidd, age 80 of Dayton, OH passed away on October 13, 2009. He was born in Rowan County, KY to the late Allie and Mrytle Kidd. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Willowdean Easterling and brother, Dennis Kidd. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Annette Kidd; son and daughter in-law, Donald and Kim Kidd; daughters and sons in-law, Karen and James Hixenbaugh, Diana and Alex Fabrick; grandchildren, Rachelle Davis, Alex Fabrick, Sara Brown, Chris Kidd, Kevin Kidd, Derek Hixenbaugh, Danielle Hixenbaugh; 5 great-grandchildren; sister Helen Trent and brother Glennis Kidd. Cecil, after 36 years of service, retired from Delco Products. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Northridge Free Will Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on October 16, 2009 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia RD. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences can be given to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com

Re: Frank & Martha Phillips

petilda1 — 2009-10-13 03:43:47Z

Hi there. This is Donna. I run Old kentucky Photos. I remember speaking to you about the phillips family. But I can't remember what was said. I think Frank Phillips married to Martha was the son of William and Mary Law Phillips. I believe his real name was James. I can look it up. His siblings where Danial Boone Phillips (married Mary F. "Mollie" Gregory) , (1) Joseph Phillips married Sarah Gregory daughter of Jesse Gregory and Elizabeth Foster Gregory, (2) James Phillips (I believe he is your frank) Virginia Phillips married Charles Wesley Forman and (3) Dora Phillips who married Taylor Gregory a sibling to both sarah and Molly William R Phillips. I am not sure who he married. I hope this helps you some. petilda at verizon dot net is my email if you would like to contact me

OBIT Robert William Conn 1919-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-11 17:58:14Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON ROBERT CONN FROM THE XENIA (OH) DAILY GAZETTE 9/19/09

Robert William Conn, 90, of Jamestown, OH went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 19, 2009. He was born April 24, 1919, near Morehead, KY, the son of Robert Stamper and Rissie Ellen (Lewis) Conn. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II as a combat infantryman first scout. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a Master Plumber in Dayton, OH and owned and operated Conn Plumbing and Heating for many years. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery and family camping vacations. Touring on his BMW motorcycle was also one of his favorite activities. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Nellie Trent Conn; a son Robert Lee Conn; infant daughter Rissie Helen Conn; and grandson Karl William Dickerson; as well as three brothers, Huston Conn in infancy, Ezra Conn and recently Virgil Otis Conn and two sisters Elfra Conn Tyree and Gladys (Conn) Mayer. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Cathleen and Karl Dickerson of Xenia, OH, Emogine and Don Darrell of Jamestown, OH and Arlene and Bruce Voiles of Jamestown and daughter-in-law: Barbara Conn of Jamestown. Also surviving are two sisters Matilda Swanson of Lake Havasu City, AZ and Armata (Jim) Harmony of Venice, FL. Twelve grandchildren are left to mourn their Papaw’s passing, Rick (Michelle), Ron (Sherry), and Dave (Alissa) Dickerson; Kathy, Rob (Sherry), Ray, and Rodney Conn; Rebecca (Dave) Irvin, Jason (Gretchen) Darrell; Matt (Nikki), and Phillip (Brittney) Voiles and Katie (Billy) Klontz. He is also blessed with 22 great- grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Memorial services will be held 12 Noon on September 23, 2009 at McColaugh Funeral Home, Inc. 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Graveside services and burial with military honors will be held at Newsill Cemetery in Rowan County, KY on September 24, 2009. Contributions may be made to the Greene County Council On Aging, 140 Rogers Street, Xenia, OH 45385.

OBIT James D. Helderbrand 1945-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-10-11 16:49:26Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON JAMES HELDERBRAND FROM THE WARREN COUNTY (OH) WESTERN STAR 9/24/09

James D. Helderbrand, 64, of Lebanon, OH and formerly of Newton, OH passed peacefully on September 15, 2009 at Bethesda North Hospital. Born March 3, 1945 in Morehead, KY, the son of Russell and Mary (Humphries) Helderbrand, he had lived in the Lebanon, OH area since 1968 and was retired as a carpenter with the J. Scott Construction Co in Maineville following thirty years of employment. He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era. Preceded in death by his father Russell Helderbrand, daughter Carolyn Helderbrand and brother Bill Helderbrand, he is survived by his wife Sharon Kay (Phillips) Helderbrand, children Justin Helderbrand of Mason, OH, Robin (John) Wientge and Kathy (Randy) Himes both of Lebanon, mother Mary Helderbrand of Newton, brother Roger Helderbrand of KY, sister Faye (Gary) Calloway of Amelia, OH and twelve grand-children. Visitation and funeral service was held September 19, 2009 at the Stine Kilburn Funeral Home, Lebanon with Rev. Beverly Turner and Rev. Lester Jones officiating. Burial was in the Lebanon cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.stinekilburnfuneralhome.com

Re: warren bailey john patton

johnnymack50 — 2009-10-09 21:25:43Z

Hi,
I am a direct descendant of Warren Bailey, the Judge in Rowan County, Kentucky. Let's talk 256 468 4233.

Re: Wesley Baldwin Hayes and Jane Sturgill

TeriPettit — 2009-10-09 04:57:53Z

Ah, yes, I see what you mean. He is in the 1910 census, but I can't find him after that either.

In case you do not have the 1910 census reading, he is listed with his parents, as are four of his adult siblings:

1910 census of Rowan Co., Ky, precinct 1, Morehead, enumerated 10 May, lists on pp. 15A-15B as family #272/274:
Hayes, Wesley, 72, first marriage, married 55 years, b. Ky Ky Ky, farmer; Francis, wife, 74, first marriage, married 25 years (but should be 55), mother of 10 children, 10 living, b. Ky Ky Va; Drew, son, 48, single, farm hand; Nancy B., dau, 43, single; Robert, son, 37, farm hand; Louise, dau, 35, single; W. B., son, 33, single, farm hand. All sons & daus born Ky Ky Ky.

So 10 years after his marriage to Jane Sturgill, W. B. was living with his parents, and listed as single. Most likely this means they were divorced, although she might have died young.

I have not been able to find him anywhere in the 1920 or 1930 censuses, nor in the Kentucky death records (which begin in 1911.)

This most likely means that he moved out of the state and died in another state that does not have death indexing sometime between 1910 and 1920.

However, it might simply mean that he is somewhere outside Rowan Co., and badly misindexed in both 1920 and 1930 and the death index. Sometimes you will see names get very badly misread, like Hayes being indexed as Noyes or Wages or something like that, and when that happens, it is almost impossible to find someone in a search unless you know exactly where to look. I searched on Wes* and W B with any surname in Rowan Co., and got no matches, but it is impractical to do first-name only searches over a broad area.

Re: Wesley Baldwin Hayes and Jane Sturgill

MissyJent51 — 2009-10-09 00:35:03Z

I should have been more clearer on my post. I would like to know what happened he totally disappeared, Can't find him on any census, I do know that most of his family are buried at the Hayes Cemetery in Rowan County.

Re: Wesley Baldwin Hayes and Jane Sturgill

TeriPettit — 2009-10-08 15:37:57Z

When you say you are "looking for" him, what information is it you are looking for, that is, what are your open questions?

Since you already know his parents and his birthdate and his wife's name, I am assuming that most likely you know some other things too, so it might not be productive to respond with just anything we can find. (Census readings, marriage date, etc.)

Knowing your open questions would enable us to research more effectively.

Wesley Baldwin Hayes and Jane Sturgill

MissyJent51 — 2009-10-07 14:14:16Z

Looking for Wesley Baldwin Hayes the son of John Wesley and Francis Cornett Hayes. Wesley Baldwin Hayes was born April 27, 1875, he married Jane Sturgill.

Missy

Re: Purvis family of Rowan county, kentucky

viviannep — 2009-09-13 23:36:39Z

I have extensive information on the Purvis family including Frances Purvis.

Please e mail me at shiloeap@sbcglobal.net

OBIT Olive Sargent Hamm White 1917-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-09-08 02:04:39Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON OLIVE WHITE FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 3/25/2008

Olive Sargent Hamm White, age 90, of Miamisburg, OH passed away March 23, 2008, at Wood Glen Nursing Home. Olive was born on December 21, 1917 in Rowan County, KY to Bert and Victoria (Fannin) Sargent. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl White; her parents; her five brothers, Russell, Alonzo, Roy, Raymond, and Hobert; and her sister Wynema Easterling. She is survived by her three children; Carolyn Hamm Stein and husband, Ed of Leesburg, FL; Judy Hamm Dresher and husband, Larry of Miamisburg, OH and Dennis Hamm of Mt. Prospect, IL; her grandchildren James "Tiger" Blakley, Krista Moser, Lisa Weaver, Julie Thurnau, Kevin Hamm, and Derek Hamm; great grandchildren Hannah & Samantha Moser, Kaylee Weaver, and Andrew & Olivia Thurnau; other grandchildren and great grandchildren Mary, Marilyn, Doug, Dakota, Christy, Brandon, Ashley, Brittney, Madison, Allison, and Dan and her sister, Naomi Christian, Danville, KY. She was retired from the University of Dayton. Services at Miamisburg Assembly of God, 501 N. Ninth St., Miamisburg, OH 45342, Pastor Bart Ellis officiating. TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Rd., Kettering, OH

Re: OBIT Wilford Ray Brown 1932-2009

TeriPettit — 2009-08-25 19:41:37Z

Just adding a bit more info: Wilford's father George W. Brown (1885-1965) was the son of Samuel "Harrison" Brown and Pheobe Roe of Elliott Co; his mother Sadie J. Clark (1889-1960) was the daughter of Alvin Wayne Clark and Malvina Enix.

(Although I have both Brown and Clark ancestry, they are from different lines, and so far as I know neither George Brown nor Sadie Clark is related to me. This is just to help identify them for others who are doing searches.)

OBIT Wilford Ray Brown 1932-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-08-24 01:12:36Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON WILFORD BROWN FROM THE PREBLE COUNTY (OH) REGISTER-HERALD 6/24/09

Wilford Ray Brown, 76, of Flatwoods, KY, formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away June 15, 2009, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY. He was born October 31, 1932, in Rowan County, KY, a son of George and Sadie (Clark) Brown. Mr. Brown was a retired Master Sergeant for the United States Air Force. He served during the Korean War and Vietnam. He was a flight engineer on several flights for dignitaries and high-ranking officials, and was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was also retired from Brown Metal Spinning. Mr. Brown was a member of the Greenup Christian Church, a Kentucky Colonel, and a volunteer at the Flatwoods Senior Citizens Center. He enjoyed working on clocks, gardening, canning and airplanes. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Patsy Lee (Carter) Brown, who passed away in 2001; two brothers Willie Brown and Ernest Brown; four sisters Grace Yoder, Geraldine Crum, Wilma Hadwin and Flora Logan. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Brown of Flatwoods, KY; two daughters Tami Wellman and husband Scott and Cindy Wassom and husband Jeffrey, all of Eaton, OH; three brothers Harold Brown, Claude Brown and Fred Brown, all of Morehead, KY; three sisters Geneva Whittle and Juanita Cooper both of Morehead, KY and Madeline Sewell of Muncie, IN; grandchildren Emily Wassom, Eli Wassom, Elaina Wassom, Ben Wellman, Daniel Wellman, Hannah Wellman, Ruth Wellman, Nicolas Wellman, Rebecca Wellman and Joshua Wellman; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. June 18, in the chapel of Lane-Stucky-Gray Funeral Home, Morehead, KY, with Homer Bradley officiating. Burial was in Clark Cemetery at Cranston, KY. Full military honors were conducted at the graveside by the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard, who also served as pallbearers. Contributions are suggested to Community Hospice Care Center, 2330 Pollard St., Ashland, KY 41101. To view the online memorial and sign the guest book, please visit www.lanestuckygray.com

OBIT Jay Jones 1938-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-08-09 00:25:32Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON JAY JONES FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 5/4/09

Jay Jones, 70, of Beavercreek, OH passed away May 2, 2009 at his home. Jay was born in Morehead, KY on September 16, 1938 to the late Rosal & Virginia D. (DeLong) Jones. He was the owner/operator of Commerical Tool, Inc. and served his country in the U.S. Army while stationed in Berlin, Germany. Jay was a member of V.F.W. Post #657. Preceded in death by his parents; sister Barbara Sue; brother James; grandson Duke Millner; sister-in-law June Jones. Survived by his beloved wife of over 45 years, Sue (Amlin) Jones; 2 daughters, Julie Jones-Goffe & Karen Miller; son, Doug Jones; 4 grandchildren, Lynzi, Eileen, Rebecca & Ariana; sister & brother-in-law, Janice & Larry Arnett; uncle & aunt, Bob & Lorene DeLong; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & many friends. Funeral service 1:00 p.m. May 7, 2009, at the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, "North Dayton Chapel", 5040 Frederick Pike at Needmore Road. Pastor Larry Nichols, officiating. Interment Valley View Cemetery, Xenia, OH. Jay's family will receive friends 5:30-8:00 p.m. May 6, 2009 at the George C. Martin Funeral Home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.georgecmartinfuneralhome.com

OBIT Wilma Eades Monnin 1930-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-08-02 11:27:10Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON WILMA MONNIN FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 4/22/09

Wilma Eades Monnin, age 78 of Dayton, OH, passed away April 20, 2009. She was born August 9, 1930 in Cranston, KY, daughter of the late Allie and Corda (Littleton) Eades. Wilma was an avid bowler. She also loved playing euchre and dominos. Wilma was a member of Ashcraft Church of God in Dayton, OH. Mrs. Monnin is survived by her 2 children, Belinda (Gary) Laughlin and Randy (Michele) Monnin; 3 grandchildren, Kristina (Mike) Cooper, Jacob and Zachary Monnin; 2 brothers, Lovell and Darrell (Shirlene) Eades; many other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by sister, Ramona "Penny" Collins. A Funeral Service will be held 1 PM April 23, 2009 at Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home & Crematory, 5555 Philadelphia Dr. at N. Main St., Dayton, OH 45415, Pastor George Sutherland of Ashcraft Church of God and Pastor Gregory Eades of Louisville, KY officiating. Interment Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will receive visitors 12-1 PM at the funeral home. Online memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerhazelsnider.com

Willing do lookups in Rowan County Ky.

bboyd19671 — 2009-07-26 18:54:11Z

I live in Rowan County Ky. and have been researching for about five years. I do work a full time job and will only be researching 2 to 3 times a month. I do not have a camera for pictures and will not make copies due to expense, but will be more than happy to look up any public record at the courthouse or Obits from 1932-present if you have a date and pass the information along for free.

Re: info about roy elmer fouch- williamson w.va.

Diana_Worth — 2009-07-23 07:55:59Z

Thank you for the information. Yes, I know about the Fouch web site. My sister Donna Fouch Bakelaar started it all up. She has found all of the Fouch genealogy back to 1700's. You may contact her on the Fouch web pages. She has established that she is a daughter of the revolution and is now a documented member. I am sure she would be glad to see your info too. If you ever come across a Harold King that boarded in Williamson around 1924-1926, please let me know. I would like to know my maternal grandfather and probably half brothers and/or sisters before they die.

Re: info about roy elmer fouch- williamson w.va.

xxTeriPettit — 2009-07-23 00:31:58Z

Sorry, I know nothing about Harold King or Helen Hopkins.

I have a fair amount of information about the Fouch family in Rowan Co., but I imagine you've already found most of that elsewhere.

Ted B. Fouch (30 Aug 1901 to 30 Apr 1980) was the son of Walter S. Fouch and Birdie Mae Burchett.

Walter Scott Fouch (born 28 Aug 1872 in Rowan Co., Ky, died 3 Oct 1960 in Ironton, Lawrence Co., Oh) was the son of William Monroe Fouch and Eliza Conn. He and his wife Birdie moved from Rowan Co. to Ironton about 1901.

William Monroe Fouch (5 Apr 1851 in Morgan Co., Ky, died 11 Apr 1917 in Rowan Co. Ky) was the son of William Addison Fouch and Evelyn Thomas.

William Monroe Fouch had a brother also named Walter Scott Fouch (21 Aug 1854 to 6 Nov 1912) - apparently he named his son after his brother - who married Martha Ann Cornett. They had a son named John W. Fouch (17 Jan 1877 - 23 Mar 1940) who married Lennie Pettit (30 Jan 1889 or 1890 - 3 Dec 1939), dau of John P. Pettit and Malissa Clark. That is probably where your Pettit connection comes in.

Do you know about the Fouch family web site at http://www.fouchfamily.com/ ?

Re: info about roy elmer fouch- williamson w.va.

Diana_Worth — 2009-07-22 17:48:39Z

My mother was born in Batavia, Ohio. Roy Elmer Fouch was born in Ironton, Ohio. My maternal grandmother Mae Hopkins was married four times and her last husband was George Hopkins. After his death, she met Harold King in Williamson, WVA. Most of the Fouch's were from Rowan, KY. I do not know where my grandmother was born My fraternal grandparents are Ted Basil Fouch and Nola Fouch who lived in West Portsmouth, Ohio until they died. However, I do not know where they were born. I believe some of them may have been born in Rowan County, KY. I do know that we are related to the Fouch's in Rowan County, KY.

If you have any information regarding Harold King or any of the other family members I would appreciate a note from you.

My sister was able to find a Harold King living in a boarding house in Williamson at the time she conceived my mother, but there was also a delivery (truck driver) who did not live in Williamson, but made regular deliveries to Williamson at the time.

We do have Pettit's in the family line!

Thank you!
Diana Fouch Worth
Titusville, FL

Re: info about roy elmer fouch- williamson w.va.

xxTeriPettit — 2009-07-21 22:47:28Z

Diana,

You mentioned where your father Roy Elmer Fouch was born and where he met your mother, but not where your mother was born, nor where your grandmother lived at the time she knew Harold King.

Was that also in Wiliamson, W. Va? Or was it in Rowan Co., Ky?

(I assume there must be some connection to Rowan Co., since this was posted on the Rowan County message board.)

Re: Obit: TRENT, Martha Ann (BLACK), 1877-1949

xxTeriPettit — 2009-07-21 16:46:51Z

Yes, I have a lot of information on them both.

Julius Caesar Trent (1873-1957) was the son of Harvey Trent and Rena Lambert. Harvey Trent's parents were Smith Trent and Mary Cline; Rena Lambert's parents were Philip Lambert and Rebecca Morgan.

Martha Ann Black's parents were John A. Black and Martha Ann Riddle. I do not know John A. Black's parents. Martha Ann Riddle's parents were John William Riddle and Mary Adeline Myers.

Martha Ann Riddle married four times, first to William M. Day who died of typhoid fever one week after their wedding, second to John Bailey Clark who died about 1870 (4 children), third to John A. Black who died in 1899 (3 children), and fourth to Andrew J. Brown.

Martha A. Riddle and John B. Clark are my ggg grandparents, which makes your husband Raymond my half second cousin twice removed.

I also have information on the ancestry of Raymond's mother, Annie Boggs, daughter of John Boggs and Sarah Fannin. I will email you some reports.

Re: Death Certificates

scott_wallace55 — 2009-07-20 17:39:26Z

I think, in Kentucky, you can only get death certificates through the state. If teh counties still issue them the cost is the same.

Re: Death Certificates

scott_wallace55 — 2009-07-19 22:08:52Z

If your address is still active I am seeking a stone photo in Lee Cemetery of Nellie Bishop Martin. Any help is appreciated

Cemetery Photo Wanted

scott_wallace55 — 2009-07-19 21:55:16Z

Seeking a photo of the stone of Nellie Bishop Martin buried in the Lee Cemetery in Morehead.

Re: Obit: TRENT, Martha Ann (BLACK), 1877-1949

VirginiaTrent — 2009-07-12 17:22:15Z

Hi Terri Petit,

We are constructing our family tree and saw your Obit on Martha Ann Black. She is the grandmother of my husband Raymond. Do you have any information on her parents? Do you have any information on her husband Julius C. Trent? Please contact me at gtrent276@verizon.net

Thank you

OBIT Chester Ray Arthur Thompson 1941-2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-07-12 16:19:13Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON CHESTER THOMPSON FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 6/25/09

Chester Ray Arthur Thompson, age 67 of Butler Twp., OH passed away June 27, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born November 5, 1941 in Morehead, KY, son of the late Claude & Nora (Adams) Thompson. Chester was a retired Sr. Master Sgt. with the United States Air Force and worked in Aerial Transportation as a civilian employee with WPAFB. He was a member of the Troy Fish & Game Club, the National Wildlife Turkey Federation, AmVets Post #99, American Legion Post #668 and the VFW Post #5436 in Troy, OH. Preceded in death by 2 brothers, Lawrence & Roy Thompson, Chester is survived by his wife, Donna & her daughter; his children, 3 sisters, 1 brother, and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm June 30, 2009 at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia with Pastor David Starry officiating. Burial to follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 noon until time of service.

Re: Farmers, Kentucky

rockomocko — 2009-06-21 17:15:12Z

Here is my email daniel.hamilton1@verizon.net & I would gladly send you pictures & music. Just email me your address and I will work on getting it to you also, if you have any pictures of Ray Armstrong & his children I would like some copies if possible thanks.

Daniel Hamilton

Re: Farmers, Kentucky

brobles001 — 2009-06-21 01:30:20Z

Yes we are talking about the same family.Ora is my grandfather Rays 2nd wife.Golda Mckenzie was my real grandmother who died around 1929. I have heard many stories about Uncle Everett and his sons musical talents.If you would be so kind as to send me pictures and a copy of the recordings you have I would truly appreciate them and pass them along to other family members.I don't know how you could send a recording but if you would I would gladly reemburse you for anything it may cost you. May Armstrong my grandfathers sister has a daughter Katherine who lives near me and she is 85 years old now.I'm sure she would love to see anything you have. She always talks about Uncle Everett and his kids and spending lots of time at grandparents Victoria and Newton Armstrongs house.Thank you Barbara

Re: Farmers, Kentucky

rockomocko — 2009-06-21 00:20:00Z

Yes I have heard of Ray Armstrong he married Ora Engrem his brothers were Fred, Luma, Everett & half brothers Ed & Elbert Armstrong. Sisters Esta, Frances, Lydia & Sadie. Everett is the father of Dillard & Chester Armstrong I made a typo earlier it is Dillard not Willard. Elbert Armstrong married my great grandmother's Sister Della Estep. I have pictures of some of the Armstrongs but, not all of them.

Re: Farmers, Kentucky

brobles001 — 2009-06-20 20:50:05Z

Thank you so much for getting back so soon.Victoria and Newton armstrong raised my father Austin Armstrong (their grandson)when his mother died at a very young age.My Father is the son of their son Ray. Are you familiar with any of these names?Thank you Barbara

Re: Farmers, Kentucky

rockomocko — 2009-06-20 20:12:07Z

Yes! Victoria Hamilton & Newton William Armstrong are my ggg aunt & uncle. Alonzo R Hamilton was my great grandfather who was a brother to Victoria Armstrong. I have pictures of Newton & Victoria & as well some of there children and grandchildren as well recorded music of her grandson's Willard & Chester Armstrong. Chester Armstrong recorded music with Woodrow Hamilton who was the son of John E Hamilton which was also the brother too Victoria Armstrong. If you have any questions or anything I would be glad to help or send you pictures & such.
Daniel Hamilton

Re: Farmers, Kentucky

brobles001 — 2009-06-20 13:04:38Z

I was looking through all the names you had posted and came across a couple that were familiar to me.My great grandparents names were Newton Armstrong and Victoria Hamilton and they were from Farmers, Ky.

Stanfield Jones & Mahala Reeves Cooper

mebishop37 — 2009-06-17 12:08:07Z

Stanfield Jones & Mahala Reeves Cooper were married in Rowan Co., ky 2 March 1887 I have been told that they had Children by the names of the following
1. Leslie Jones, Nov 1891
2.Jack Jones, Unknown
3. Frank Jones b. 1887

Stanfield died 22 June 1890 and is buried in the Purvis Cemetery near Morehead I feel that it impossible for leslie to be his child Does anyone know anything about this child
The school census for Big Brush School 1897-1898 lists the following
Mahala Jones = Frank age 10, Leslie age 7

1900 Rowan Co, Brushy Fork lists Leslie Jones age 9 years b. November 1891

On Mahala Jones reeves death certificate she is buried at Hillsboro and the informant was listed as Jack Jones Died January 22, 1937, Was Jack he son or was he the operator of a home in Fkleming Co., Ky Plummers Landing..

Stanfield was previously married to Eveling Harmon then later was on the census with Sarah Fielder, Is there a marriage for Stanfield and Sarah Fielder in Rowan Co. Is there a death date for Sarah Fielder Jones before 1887,

Contact me at mebishop1@windstream.net