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Re: Ernest Butler-Dixon

waddellpeggie991 — 2010-02-26 23:32:59Z

I have been looking for Ernest Dixon and George DIxons parents for awhile. They were raised by my Great grandmother and grandfather James and Elizabeth DIxon. My mother was the daughter of Emmaline (Emma) Dixon Cyrus of Van Lear Kentucky. Dtr of James and Elizabeth. I have heard my mom (Ethel May, dtr. of Emma) talk about her Aunt Mary ALice. You have opened up some doors for me. Thank you. Peggie Waddell

SOPER home

cosita1955 — 2010-02-10 01:00:26Z

Does anybody have a photo of the old SOPER farm that was taken when I-24 (I believe that is the interstate just to the east of Vienna, IL) was built? Jesse SOPER was married to my aunt Mildred Chloe MURRIE.

Terry Ceballos
cosita1955@yahoo.com
tlceballos@tx.rr.com
"Oh what a tangled mess you see
if you take a peek at my family tree."

Re: George & Noble Blair

lshields01 — 2010-02-08 04:43:48Z

I too am working with Blairs of Johnson CO KY and hope that you might be able to help me. In tracing my maternal line I am stuck at Temperance Blair b 1781 in Johnson CO. I have read that some think she is the sister of George and Noble. Do you have information on this relationship that you would be willing to share?

Please feel free to contact me directly at lana_shields@att.net.

I look forward to hearing from you.
Lana Shields

Re: DOCUMENTING & PHOTOGRAPHING CEMETERIES

kennard81 — 2010-02-02 08:37:51Z

I Have some reatives buried in ky i dont know where
A easter Howell and James adams

Easter Howell

kennard81 — 2010-02-02 08:33:55Z

I am looking for imformation on a easter Howell that was
married to a James adams

Re: Obituary lookup 1969

cpmom — 2010-01-13 12:58:03Z

Thanks, I had contacted a Johnson CO Library around the same time I posted my original request, they couln't find the obit then. This will help alot of people I'm sure. Thanks you once again.

Re: Obituary lookup 1969

DarrellMusic51 — 2010-01-13 00:01:31Z

Looking for other OBITS in The Johnson County Ky area ?? Try this url. It has over 60 years of Obits in it.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~jccem/JCRO...

Re: Obituary lookup 1969

cpmom — 2010-01-11 23:18:50Z

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my request, this answered several questions concerning family members.

Re: Obituary lookup 1969

pogoe77 — 2010-01-11 18:46:00Z

HERE YOU GO...............

AYERS, Ed
1904-1969
East Point resident Ed Ayers, 64, died Wednesday, January 15, in Central Baptist Hospital at Lexington after an extended illness. Born in Scott County, KY on May 7, 1904, he was the son of the late George and Alley Beard Ayers. He was a mechanic by occupation and was affiliated with the East Point Church of Christ and East Point Lodge 657 F & AM. Survivors include the widow, Ollie Music Ayers, one daughter Joann Bogual of Dayton, OH; five brothers and sisters, Zella Wise of Lexington, Clyde Baisten, Ray Baisten and Roy Baisten of Cincinnati, OH and Albert Baisten of Lexington; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, January 18, in the East Point Church of Christ with Bill Ford and Don Williams officiating. Graveside rites were conducted by the East Pont Lodge 657 F & AM in the Georgetown Cemetery at Georgetown. The Jones and Preston Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, January 22, 1969

maryjohnson&joseph johnson philadelphia born 1887 both

VIETTAJ1 — 2009-12-30 16:01:52Z

im looking for any information on joseph and mary johnson both born 1887 in philadelphia pa,usa.i know they had a child in 1915 bernard johnson was born jan 24 1915.who latter was adolpted by levi r truex who was born 1861 and married laura gale they lived in newjersey.any one knowing the death of levi i like to know too.mary johnson maiden name is johnson too...has been told they had another two children patrick and micheal? not sure all three children was supposed had been in a orphage,any info will help,thankyou.........

Who did Rebecca marry second?

sayrehouse — 2009-11-28 15:33:00Z

Eunoka’s husband, Leonard Fannin, Jr., was son of Leonard and Maudie (Smith) Fannin. Leonard, Senior, was son of John A. and Mary Alice (Honeycutt) Fannin. John A. Fannin was son of Silas and Polly (Ferguson) Fannin. I have never found any record or anyone who knows who the father of Silas was. According to census information, Silas was born about 1822 in Lawrence County, Kentucky. He settled in Butler District, Wayne County, WV, about 1844 where he raised his family. He was still living in Wayne County in 1887. I have never found a record of his time or place of death. John A. Fannin was a brother to my great-grandmother, Rebecca.

Who can tell me about Rebecca Fannin, born in Wayne County, (W) Virginia in 1850, daughter of Silas and Mary (“Polly”) (Ferguson) Fannin? I would very much like to hear from a descendant of her second marriage. She was my great-grandmother (my mother’s grandmother) who married 1st my great-grandfather, Reece Workman, and second unknown. Our family lost all track of her when she “remarried and moved away.”

Reece Workman married Rebecca Fannin (Fannon) in 1868 – her first marriage. Reece and Rebecca had my grandfather in 1870, and a daughter. Reece blamed Rebecca for the death of the little girl, then took my grandfather and left her. I found an 1877 divorce decree on record by Rebecca. When my grandfather tried to find a trace of his mother in the 1920’s, he was told that she remarried and moved away, but they didn’t remember who she married or where they moved.

If Rebecca had any descendants of her second marriage, I’d like to know and maybe hear from one of them.

Re: Looking for Jessie (Sizemore) Bayes b. abt 1901

scottbferrell — 2009-11-23 18:58:51Z

I found the obituary for Jessie's Daughter Ethel. It seems her mom might have remarried a Wallace.

Ethel Mae Porter, 87, of Williamson, WV died Saturday, June 24, 2006 in Williamson Memorial Hospital. She was born March 25, 1919 in Magoffin County, KY the daughter of the late Henry Beecher Bayes and Jessie Wallace. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Porter. She was a former waitress for City Resturant and Lock, Stock, and Barrell in Williamson. She is survived by her son, Dennis Stiltner of Fyffe, AL, one granddaughter and six great grandchildren. Arrangements are being made by Rogers Funeral Home, Belfry, KY. There will be no visitation.

Looking for Jessie (Sizemore) Bayes b. abt 1901

scottbferrell — 2009-11-22 06:47:15Z

I am looking for information on my grandfather's first wife.

Here's what I know so far:

Henry Ward Beecher Bayes married Jessie Jane Sizemore 13 Jan 1916 in Johnson County, KY.

Beecher & Jessie had a daughter Ethel May Bayes 25 Mar 1919 in Johnson County.

By Jan of 1920 Jesse and Ethel are listed in two census' of two Callins families in Letcher county.

Once in the house of Link Callins in Baker, Letcher County, KY and Jessie listed as a servant with her name misspelled as Baize. Census is dated 2 Jan 1920.

And again in the house of John A Callins in Lower Rockhouse, Letcher County, KY. Jessie is again listed as a servant. Census is dated 28 Jan 1920.

I want to know if Jessie remarried, who her parents were, and when she passed. Any information is greatly appreciated.

Carol

carolafurtado@yahoo.com

Henry C Cantrell

hummerhill_1 — 2009-11-17 01:41:18Z

I am looking for information on Henry C Cantrell b1861, he married Elizabeth Crace 4Jan1884. They had 5 children, Ollie, Mance, Millerd, Willie (my grandfather) and Stella. I cannot find any record of when or if they divorced but 1900 census shows Elizabeth in Magoffin County married to Peter Hunley. Henry C has been extremely hard to track as there are several Henry Cantrell's born around that same time. I would appreciate any help with my Henry Cantrell.

Re: HALL

CindyRogersKeen — 2009-11-07 05:16:25Z

Dear Mary,I am related to Hassie Ward and this sounds very familier, my mother is Kathy Hall.Please call me anytime.813-325-3173...Thank You...

Re: Scarberry relatives

CindyRogersKeen — 2009-11-07 05:08:55Z

Dear Janie,I am one of the granddaughters of Hassie Ward,I never got to meet het,my mother was around thirteen when her mom(Hassie)passed away.I am very interested in finding out anymore information that you might know.My mother would like to know more about her mom too.Any information will be greatly appreciated.Thank You janie.

Re: Murphy's Store-Paintsville

scottbferrell — 2009-11-04 15:33:38Z

Make that G C Murphys!

Carol

Re: Murphy's Store-Paintsville

scottbferrell — 2009-11-04 15:29:32Z

Make that G C Murphys!

Re: Murphy's Store-Paintsville

scottbferrell — 2009-11-04 15:28:45Z

I was in the old G W Murphy's in September, it is now an antiques store. They have a nice framed colorized photo of the building for sale for $40. But I didn't buy it.

However, next to the Sipp Theater there were some old black and white photos in the window of an office, it was a lawyer's office or something, and I did take a picture of a picture thru glass. So I have attached it here for what it is worth.

Re: DOCUMENTING & PHOTOGRAPHING CEMETERIES

scottbferrell — 2009-11-04 15:07:19Z

Ron,

Thank you for this wonderful offer. I hope it still is in effect as it is now 2009.

I am hoping to get the Rice Cemetery documented. It is in Oil Springs, Ky outside of Paintsville. I was there in September but it was too overgrown for me to get up to the top of the hill. The owners of the land (who live at the base of the hill - still surname Rice) said they'd hoped to get it cleared so people could have access to the gravesites.

I have one picture of my relatives at my grandfather's grave, but unfortunately they couldn't afford to get him a marker. But I am hoping that the marker for my great grandfather will be there.

When the weather is better, and hopefully with some time allowance for the Rice family to do the clearing do you think you could make it to Oil Springs?

Children of Sanford Collins (1844-1928) and Elizabeth George (1854-1940)

scottbferrell — 2009-11-03 15:42:54Z

I need help in regards to Cynthia Collins and Cynthia A Collins.

I show that Sanford Collins and Elizabeth George had a daughter Cynthia A Collins according to the 1900 census and it says that she was 8 years old and born Jun 1891. She doesn't appear on later census of Sanford. But she may have been married by 1910 because she'd have been 18.

But then.....

I also found a birth record for Sanford Collins and Elizabeth George that says Cynthia Collins was born in 11 June 1902. (which means Elizabeth would've been around 47 at Cynthia's birth)

There is a death record of Cynthia Collins in 10 Jan 1903 with parents Sanford & Elizabeth Collins saying that Cynthia was approximately 2 years old. (By the math she'd only have been 7 months from June 1902 to Jan 1903.)

So, I need some clarity......

Were there 2 Cynthias? Did the family re-use the name?

Are the names Sanford and Elizabeth common enough that the death record for Cynthia Collins dying in 1903 does not belong to the Cynthia Collins born in 1902. Or did the record keepers make many errors on the dates/approximate ages?

Spradlin descendants Of Pleasant and Mary....Laura;Mary;Bertha

venusmoon34 — 2009-10-21 17:00:14Z

looking for decendants of Pleasant and Mary Spradlin.....
CHILDREN;
John; Laura; Bertha; Mary; Sam; Francis; Albert

Three of these sisters married Gillespie men from Martin Co.;Ky but moved to Johnson...

Re: Alexander Gillespie

venusmoon34 — 2009-10-21 16:52:10Z

It's been along time since we last spoke but was wondering if you had any new info on our tree?

Bessie Meade Gullett

pilgrimpeggy — 2009-09-22 14:33:28Z

I am looking for information on my grandmother. She was the daughter of John(ny) Meade & Mary Taylor Meade and married my grandfather, Warren Maitland Gullett, Sr (son of Sherman Gullett & Irene Bush Gullett) in 1922. They had my father, Warren Maitland Gullett, Jr. in 1924 & a daughter, Geraldine Gullett, in 1926. At that point I only have the rumor that she was admitted to a mental hospital & checked out by her sister, Ethel. At that point I've hit a brick wall.
Any info or leads would be greatly appreciated!
Peggy Gullett Wells

Re: Marshall Family

jrdking — 2009-09-17 03:09:16Z

Dan Marshall was my grandfather, John Marshall's brother. He and his family moved to the St Louis Mo area in the late 40's or early 50's. I have been trying to find information about their mother, Lurania. She lived with my grandparents when she died in 1947. Her mother was Bettie Bradley and her father was John Brown (according to her death cert. If you have any information on her I would appreciate hearing from you. I have some information on their father Thomas J Marshall, but not much. My name is Deanne (Marshall) King and I am 68 years old.

looking for information on rita musgrove and charles johnson

aquagem34 — 2009-08-26 23:33:45Z

my father was charles johnson. his fathers name was charles horace johnson.he was born around 1915. my dad was born in 1937 in oakland,ca. when my dad was 9 months old, his dad charles johnson fathered other children by rita musgrove. i believe twins, born in 1937 or 1938.also in oakland, ca. im looking for history on my dads side as i never got the chance to meet him, he is deceased. i understand charles horace johnson had at least 6 kids, with my dad being the oldest. my dad wasnt a jr.

Re: Wheeler Cemetery HELP!!!!

irishladoh — 2009-08-04 02:20:12Z

My cousins are wheelers from that area. The people you mentioned, I think are apart of their family. I'm related to the wheelers through my great grandmother Dora Wheeler. If you can give me some contact info I can try to get ahold of them so they can contact you. My name is Myron O'Bryan. There names are Johnny and Ginny Wheeler.
Thanks! my email is myobry@aol.com

Re: PATRIC O'LEARY - CIVIL WAR VETERAN

tfoenander — 2009-08-03 20:00:22Z

The original researchers of the American Civil War veterans buried in Australia, including Mr. Barry Crompton of Melbourne (not New South Wales, as one incompetent "researcher" has stated), Mr. Bob Simpson, of Beechworth, Victoria, Mr. Len Traynor of Sydney, as well as the late Roy Parker of Sydney, had known about the details of Patrick O'Leary for years, long before Gray appeared on Australian soil, and we were already aware that O'Leary could not have served in the Georgia regiment mentioned, for several reasons, which are shown in documents and elsewhere. Competent research has already been conducted, and we have already come to some conclusions, which were known to us for years. To make assumptions without consulting the proper documentation and seeking concrete evidence is not the sign of a true researcher.
As with just about all the names mentioned in these postings, we are fully aware of most of the facts and much data is not shown online or elsewhere, to protect the integrity of our original work.

Warner Lewis

roadtripsag81 — 2009-07-25 06:52:17Z

Forgive me as this request for help is vague, as
I have very little to go on! At any rate, I am
seeking help in finding information on Warner Lewis,
who would have resided in Johnson County in the
early 1940s, and possibly beyond.

He worked as a bus driver for the Consolidation
Coal Company camp in Van Lear, and would have been
working there in late 1942.

From the information that I have gathered, he would
have likely been born in the early-mid 1910s.

If anyone might have suggestions on how I would go
about finding more information on Warner Lewis, I
would be appreciative. Thanks!

John P Wheeler

winckelblech — 2009-07-05 07:57:48Z

I can see in the 1850 census that he is living just two dwellings from William and Elizabeth Prince Wheeler. Another researcher has him the son of James Harrison Wheeler. Is there a death certificate anywhere for him?

Re: WARDS

marybrown256 — 2009-06-26 04:11:35Z

some of these names start linking to my family which is the daniels i just started my trees. i also have the boyd tree. my e-mail is maryhoffhine@comcast.net

Re: Cemeteries at Whitehouse

marybrown256 — 2009-06-26 04:06:51Z

i just met a family member. there was a place called staford ky, before they named it inez u might want to try that area i have more info in my e-mail folder. i will get it out and send it. my family is daniels and boyds from the same place. my e-mail is maryhoffhine@comcast.net

Re: Cemeteries at Whitehouse

soldbykwh — 2009-06-18 11:38:26Z

I would also appreciate help from anyone who is searching Whitehouse, Ky. area gravesites. My GRgrandmother(Exer Murray Ward) was b. ca. 1871 in Johnson Co.,Ky. d/o John & Sophie Price Murray, m. Harmon Harris Ward 05 Aug 1889 in Johnson Co., Ky. and d. ca. 1903 in Johnson Co., Ky. The family lived in the Whitehouse, Ky. area.
Karen WARD Hoover
soldbykwh@aol.com

Re: Cemeteries at Whitehouse

grammyva — 2009-06-17 19:48:58Z

Ron, are you going back to Whitehouse anytime soon to search for cemeteries? I'm still looking for the location of the one where my grandparents and ggrandparents are buried. (Meeks and Sagraves) It's supposed to be up the hill from the church near Son Butcher's Cemetery. David Meek might recall. Appreciate your help!

Virginia Ward Hermes

Re: Wheeler Cemetery HELP!!!!

chatykat1 — 2009-06-05 17:33:07Z

Hi Malinda:

I would love to have the information you have on these cemeteries and the pictures and a copy of the bible.

I have been researching this Wheeler family for a long time and would appreciate your help very much.

Will be glad to pay for copies and postage.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Kathy
chatykat@infionline.net (if you want to write to me at my email address)

Re: Wheeler Cemetery HELP!!!!

veirs582418 — 2009-05-24 20:46:13Z

Did you find the graves? Did you find the other son of James Moses Wheeler, John Harrison Wheeler born abt.1810? I have some pictures you might like plus a copy of his bible.

Melinda Wheeler Veirs

Re: Leonard Burchett & Lettie Osborne - Abraham Williams & Miranda Blanton

sharoncox — 2009-04-20 18:02:37Z

Leonard died 2/28/1902 in Johnson Co Ky.
According to James verteran record where they applied to recieve a pension, Lettie died in 1909 in Johnson Co. James died 1/4/1864 at Hoods Fork in Johnson Co. Lettie's parents I think were James Osborn and Lydia Smith.
These folks were my GGgrandparents. Hopt this helps.
Sharon

Re: Leonard Burchett & Lettie Osborne - Abraham Williams & Miranda Blanton

CWButler369 — 2009-04-19 20:54:15Z

Are Lettie Osborn(e)'s parents known? Is a death date known for either Leonard Burchett or Lettie Osborn(e)?

Re: Cemetery Name

marybrown256 — 2009-03-08 06:24:40Z

i might be able to help you. i will ask my mon i am jeff daniels great granddaughter. my moms family is huge if u still need info let me know see what i can do for u. maryhoffhine@comcast.net

Raid on Paintsville, April 1864

DougKretzer — 2009-03-02 16:35:31Z

I have found a very reliable source who told me my ggreatgrandfather Andrew Osborn was killed in the Raid on Paintsville during the Civil War in April, 1864 along with a James Patterson. They were members of the 7th Cavalry and were fighting with Ezekiel Clay's group at the time. Anyone know more than this? I was told they were killed close to where the Mayo School is. I am trying to find where he may be buried and any info on the fight.

Re: Fitzpatrick/Spradlin

susiegeisler1 — 2009-02-08 04:38:57Z

I believe Levisa Fitzpatrick was the daughter of John Fitzpatrick and Martha (Patsy) Fleming Hill. I have found various birthdates for her ranging from 1794 to 1797 to 1804.

Martha (Patsy) Fleming Hill was the daughter of Robert and Minerva Hill.

Thanks, Sue Fitzpatrick Geisler

Mary Vanbebers (wife of James B. VanBevers) d. Bell Co., bur. Johnson Co., 1922

jjdmom — 2009-01-31 02:01:32Z

I just found the death certificate for Mary Robbins VanBevers (Vanbebbers) who was the wife of James B. VanBevers. Mary died in Bell County, Kentucky on February 18, 1922; she was the daughter of Mike Robins (Robbins) and Billie Robbins (never knew her by this first name). The death certificate states that the undertaker was Gibson Bros. in Middlesboro, Bell Co., Kentucky but that she was buried in Johnson County, Kentucky on February 19, 1922. Does anyone know which cemetery she is buried in or if her husband is also buried in the same cemetery? I have never found where they were buried and was excited to find this much, but it is of little value right now until I can find the exact cemetery. Hoping that someone knows of the family or relatives there. Thanks.

Debbie

Re: Cemetery Name

grammyva — 2009-01-22 22:27:38Z

Ron, on the JC Historical Society page click on JC Cemetaries. Scroll down until you see this listing. Our uncles, aunt, and your sister are buried here.

THEALKA +R +H Boyd Branch Rd - Thealka Shannon Castle

Your cousin, Virginia

Re: Looking for information on Jacob Birchfield and Cordelia Wells Birchfield

KimDonley44 — 2009-01-14 05:16:07Z

I am not sure if i have talked with you before or not. Cordelia Wells was the daughter of George Wells 1800-1887 and Nancy Butcher Wells 1835-1900. Cordelia is my 2nd great grand aunt. Her half Brother James Wells was my 2nd great grandfather. You can email me at kim_donley@yahoo.com

Nancy was George's 2nd or 3rd wife...he was abt 53 and she was 18 when they were married in 1853 here is a list of their children...
Albert Green Wells 1854
Jefferson Benton Wells 1855
Lewis Wells 1857
Susanna Cynthia Wells 1860
William Scott Wells 1864
Noah Wells 1866
Cordelia Wells abt 1867
Araminta Wells 1869
John L Wells 1872
Margaret L Wells 1875
Theodore Wells 1880

All together George had about 18-19 children....

Looking for information on Jacob Birchfield and Cordelia Wells Birchfield

hubeimom — 2008-11-25 12:19:03Z

Their daughter Nancy is my great grandmother. We have never seen much information about her family or any pictures of her. Some of her siblings we believe are: McKinley, Proctor, Angelina (who possibly married a Collins), and Hobart.

Thanks!

Re: John Hannah, Julia Frazier Hannah, 1880's

birdie6 — 2008-11-11 23:22:14Z

Hi Shane,
I believe Missouri Hannah is the d/o Enoch & Miranda Arms.
Enoch's father Ebenezer S. and my g/grandfather George W. Hannah were brothers. I do not have any info on Missuri exept maybe her husband Kenneth Rice and a few of their children. I do have some photos from Enoch & Mirandas family. Maybe we can share info.
My email is birdie6@ctcn.net
Roberta Hannah Monteith

Re: Cemeteries at Whitehouse

Adolphus92 — 2008-10-16 17:51:16Z

Does anyone have a record of the John Stafford cemetery on the old Bob Whitiker farm in Whitehouse, Ky. Someone said their used to be a lot of markers but when I visited there this past summer all I could see was John and Mary his wife's marker's. If anuone has a more complete record or a Bible record pertaining to this cemetery. PLEASE CONTACT ME. dnnjamison@bellsouth.net

Re: Cemetery Name

bgpar — 2008-10-15 04:52:03Z

Ronald I went to Google and typed in "Thealka Kentucky Cemeteries" Thealka did not come, but there was a look up site. Do you know the county? If so you can type in "county Kentucky cemeteries and you might come up with something.
Betty Parks

n.b. or b. or jonanathan johnson

peggie48 — 2008-09-30 09:45:58Z

trying to find out who his parents were he went by n.b. or b. or jonathan johnson born around 1800 tenn. was told he was a traveling peacher

Re: John Hannah, Julia Frazier Hannah, 1880's

rprater1968 — 2008-09-12 05:15:47Z

Your welcome working on the pictures this weekend