ky-footsteps Tuesday, 1 July 1997 Volume 01 : Number 131 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WRFC71A@prodigy.com (MRS BEULAH A FRANKS) Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 08:30:57, -0500 Subject: KY-F: Bio: Carnes.J-Grant Co. Souvenir Edition, The Williamstown Courier, Williamstown, Ky, May 30, 1901, reprinted September 19, 1981 by the Grant County KY Historical Society. CAPTAIN JOHN CARNES is the oldest man practicing law in Grant County, and is the second oldest in consecutive practice. He was born October 9, 1820, in Tuscarawas County, O., and came to Grant County in 1846, and settled near Mount Zion. He contracted a marriage with Miss Sarah Jane Skirvin, and to this union twelve children were born, nine of whom are still living. They are scattered over many states. The names of the living children are: William Carnes, attorney at the Grant County bar; Nannie Layle, wife of N. B. Layle, in Oklahoma City; John Carnes, Mahala Doudly, living in Missouri; Mary Jane, wife of J. W. Varner, living in Kansas; Marion, a farmer near Mount Zion, in Grant County. Minnie, the wife of Charles Schrock, at Las Vegas, New Mexico; Newt Carnes, now in Indian Territory, and Sarah Carnes. John Carnes began his life as a blacksmith, was then a farmer and a distiller. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, he cast his fortunes with the side of the Union and enlisted in Company A, 32d Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and was elected captain of his company, but did not serve as such, as he was transferred to the quartermaster's department. Later he joined his company in active service and served two years as a first lieutenant. In 1872 he was admitted to the Grant County bar. He is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, member of the G.A.R., Thomas Rankin Post, and a Republican in politics. Beulah Wiley Franks wrfc71a@prodigy.com ------------------------------ From: WRFC71A@prodigy.com (MRS BEULAH A FRANKS) Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 08:31:03, -0500 Subject: KY-F: Bio: Vallandingham. C-Grant Co. Souvenir Edition, The Williamstown Courier, Williamstown, Ky, May 30, 1901, reprinted September 19, 1981 by the Grant County KY Historical Society. C. VALLANDINGHAM has been prominent in county affairs for a quarter of a century. He is a Grant County boy and and his native heath was the section of country Gardnersville and Flingsville. His father was William Vallandingham, one of Grant County's best pioneer citizens. His mother was Parthena (Medcalf) Vallandingham. "Lum" as his best friends call him, was born on a farm May 12, 1845. He grew to manhood on the old home farm, attending school in winter and laboring on the farm in season. After finishing his common school education he attended the high school at Crittenden and Independence, then under the charge of one of the most scholarly and perfect educators of that day--Professor Jones. Beginning life as country boys usually do, as a schoolteacher, in 1871 he united in marriage with Miss Mollie Ratcliffe, daughter of Robert Ratcliffe. Two children have blessed this union--Fred, the Assistant Postmaster at Williamstown, and Miss Katherine, a charming young lady. In 1876 Mr. Vallandingham was elected Sheriff of Grant County, defeating the regular Democratic nominee for the first time since the War of the Rebellion. He was re-elected in 1879 and served the county as a faithful official in that capacity for four years. For several years and until quite recently Mr. Vallandingham was the Chairman of the Republican Executive Committee of Grant County, and managed the party's fight in this part of the country. He is a vigilant, successful and able manager of political affairs, and did much to build the Republican party up to its present strong proportion in Grant County. Once he has been nominated by his party for office since his election as Sheriff. He made the race for Representative as the Republican nominee against the Hon. John T. McClure in 1889. In 1896 he was sent as a delegate by the Republicans of the Sixth Congressional District to the Chicago convention that nominated William McKinley. In business in recent years Mr. Vallandingham has been very active. For many years he was one of the largest rehandlers of tobacco in this part of the State; more recently he operated a large flouring mill in Williamstown. At present Mr. Vallandingham is Deputy Collector for the Sixth District, his territory until recently embracing most of the counties in this part of the State. Mr. Vallandingham is a clever, agreeable gentleman and has many warm friends. Beulah Wiley Franks wrfc71a@prodigy.com ------------------------------ From: WRFC71A@prodigy.com (MRS BEULAH A FRANKS) Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 08:30:54, -0500 Subject: KY-F: Bio: Franks.JT-Grant Co. Souvenir Edition, The Williamstown Courier, Williamstown, Ky, May 30, 1901, reprinted September 19, 1981 by the Grant County KY Historical Society. JAMES T. FRANKS, has one of the loveliest farms and one of the most beautiful homes in Grant County, on Eagle Creek, near Folsom. Six hundred and fifty acres of beautiful bottom land enriched by the green hills and everlasting bluffs of old Eagle, and with this historic stream, as winding as a serpent's trail, meandering its length through this farm, it makes indeed a beautiful picture. James Franks is the owner of this royal domain, and from one side of it to the other has it stocked with fine sheep, cattle, horses, hogs and mules. He engages in general farming and is a large stock trader, especially in it being very rich and productive. Mr. Franks bought this place some seven or eight years ago for $22,500 going in debt considerable for it at the time. He has paid every dollar on this place, and now has the farm and as much money invested in other enterprises and is regarded as a rich man, and owes no man a cent. He is a son of Joe C. Franks and Mary Jane (Jump) Franks, and was born in Grant County, March 9th, 1860. His father is still living and is a rich farmer in Stewartsville, in this county. His mother is dead. In the Franks family there were four boys and two girls [sic], all of whom are yet living. They are: J. T., farmer and trader; Ace, a large land owner and merchant at Stewartsville; Newt, a farmer at the same place, and Ezra, the youngest child, being at home farming on his father's old home place. Mrs. N. M. Smith, of Covington, is also a sister. Mr. Joe Franks has been able to give all of his boys a fair common school education and a reasonable start in life. They have all proved worthy of an honest father, and are well-to-do money-making young fellows with the best of habits. James Franks was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Stewart, and to them two children have been born, Ackie and Stella. They are bright, lovely girls and are almost grown. Both of them are now in school at the Georgetown Female College. They are the joy of the home and the pride of their father and mother. Mrs. James Franks has been an invaluable aid to her husband in getting along in the world, and is a splendid good woman. Beulah Wiley Franks wrfc71a@prodigy.com ------------------------------ From: Maria & Tim Troutman Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 16:24:02 +0200 Subject: KY-F: Union County Obits, Sturgis News Copied with permission from The Sturgis News. Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky, Wednesday June 18, 1997, Number 25. Obits on page 2. PERCY RICHARD ADAMSON Percy Richard Adamson, 71, Evansville, did at 11:55am Thursday at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was a member of Nativity Catholic Church. He retired from Whirlpool Corp. in 1987 and was a member of the Knights of St. John, St. Joseph Commander, No. 306. Survivors include his wife of 46 yers, Agnes French Adamson; one daughter, Angela Brandenburg of Evansville; two sons, Tom Adamson and Glenna Adamson of Evansville; three sisters, Florine Johnson and Doris Timmons, both of Morganfield, and Mae Moore of Evansville; five brothers, Robert Adamson, Hodge Adamson and Roger "Pud" Adamson, all of Morganfield, Charles Adamson of Grove Center, and Jack Adamson of Sturgis; eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Services were at 9:30am Saturday at Miller & Miller Colonial Chapel, 219 E. Franklin St., Evansville, continuing with a funeral mass at 10:00. The Rev. Henry Kuykendall officiated. Burial was in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Evansville. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Nativity Catholic Church. CHARLES E. "SLICK" QUERTERMOUS Charles E. "Slick" Quertermous, age 64 of Conroe, Texas, formerly of Sturgis died Monday evening at his home in Conroe. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; one son Rocky and two daughters, Vicky Kee and Sherry Brown, all of Texas; one sister, Lula B. Viernum of Peoria, IL., and five grandchildren. He is survived locally by several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late Jess and Allie Quertermous. Arrangements are being handled by the Metcalfe Funeral Home in Conroe. ROSA ELLEN CHATMAN Rose Ellen Chatman, 101, Carmi, IL, formerly of Morganfield, died at 6:20pm Thursday at Welborn White County Skill Care. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland, who died in 1974. Survivors include one daughter, Margaret Doughtery of Carmi; one sister in law, Vada Adler of Henderson; seven grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 20 great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Services were Saturday at 10:00 am at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Burial was in Forest Grove Cemetery in Browder, LY. (personal note, I assume that LY is a misprint and should be KY) ------------------------------ From: WRFC71A@prodigy.com (MRS BEULAH A FRANKS) Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 21:36:31, -0500 Subject: KY-F: Mitchell/Woodford Co, 70th Anniv. CELEBRATING 70th Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Mitchell will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary Sunday with an open house at their home, hosted by their children. They were married August 6, 1917 at Versailles. >From the scrapbook of Irene Judge Wiley Beulah Wiley Franks wrfc71a@prodigy.com ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 21:17:05 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: HENRY COMINGORE - HARRODSBURG, KY HENRY COMINGORE was born at Harrodsburg, KY., May 22, 1813, and was brought up there and in Indiana, to which latter place his parents removed in 1825, locating at Rockville, Parke County, Indiana. His early education was very meager- consisting of his being able to read, write and cipher a little. In 1828 he went to Indianapolis, and entered the office of Smith & Bolton to learn the priting Business, at which he has since been engaged--a period of about fifty-six years. He is thus the oldest printer in the State, having spent more days in the printing office than any other living citizen. Two years after going to Indianapolis, he went to Madison, Indiana, where Bolton had started another office, but in 1833 he became connected with the publication of the Wabash "Herald", whose editor was JOHN MARTS. About a year later Mr. Comingore went to Covington and started the "Western Constellation", but after two or three years sold out and engaged in milling, but this property was soon destroyed by fire. He then went to Indianapolis and again entered a printing office. In 1839 he came to Paoli, Orange County, Indiana and founded the "True American", which he conducted until 1846, then went to Jasper and started the "American Eagle", which paper he removed to Paoli in 1848 and conducted until 1874. From 1876 to 1878 he conducted the "Greenback Advocate". He is at present connected with the "Paoli News". His marriage to Miss CYNTHIA ANN JOHNSON occured at Rockville, November 10, 1834, and the following are his children:" DAVID O., MARY E., EDWARD H., JOSEPH W., HENRY, JR., and one deceased. Mr. Comingore is an old-fashioned Jacksonian Democrat, and has during his long life rendered his party signal service. 'HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 21:30:40 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: SHADRACH B. A. CONDER - Unknown Co., KY. SHADRACH B. A. CONDER is a native of Orleans Township, Orange County, Indiana, born November 23, 1829, a son of JOHN and ELIZABETH K.(CARTER) CONDER, who were natives of KENTUCKY and of Irish-German descent. He was raised on a farm, and in 1847 became a member of Company D of the Regular Army, serving through the Mexican war and at its close was discharged at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. In 1861 he again volunteered his services in his country's behalf, and for six months belonged to the Twenty-fourth Regimental Band of the United States Army. In 1862 he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant by the Governor, and after recruiting Company E of the Sixty-sixth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, was elected First Lieutenant. He served through some of the hardest fought battles and campaigns of the late war, and was honorably discharged at it's conclusion. From that time until 1878 Mr. Conder followed merchandising at Orleans, and from then until 1881, when he was burned out, was engaged in the saw and planing-mill business. In politics he was a Whig, but since its organization has been a warm supporter of the Republican party, and as such was elected Sheriff of the county (Orange) in 1882. Since 1852 he has been a member of the I.O.O.F., and has served in various responsible positions in this order. To his marriage with Miss AMY E. LEE, which occurred in June, 1850, seven children were born, only two yet living. The mother died in 1862, and three years later Mr. Conder selecteed Miss SARAH J. WEBB for his second wife, and of the eight children born to their union all are dead but three. Mrs. Conder belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884. ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 21:41:04 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: EDWARD CORNWELL - JEFFERSON CO., KY & NANCY JOHNSON - SHELBY CO, KY. EDWARD CORNWELL, Recorder of Orange County, Indiana, and one of its few remaining old pioneers, was born in Jefferson County, KY., in 1809, and is the seventh in a large family of children born to WILLIAM and MARY F. (SWAN) CORNWELL who were natives respectively of Virginia and Maryland. His mother's father was a native of the Old Dominion, and her grandfather was born in France. When about twelve years old, Edward Cornwell removed from his native State to Orange County, Ind. In October, 1831, Miss NANCY JOHNSON, a native of Shelby County, KY., became his wife, and after bearing a family of seven children, all living but one, Mrs. Cornwell died in 1880. Mr. Cornwell, following the example set by his father, who cast his first Presidential ballot for Jefferson in 1800, is a Democrat, voting first for Jackson as his choice for the Presidency. In 1876 he was elected Recorder of the County, and in 1880 re-elected, serving in this capacity with credit to himself and satisfaction to the public. In 1848 he and wife joined the Regular Baptist Church, of which Mr. Cornwell is yet a member. Mr. Cornwell is remakably well-preserved for his age, being yet robust and vigorous. "HISTOYR OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884. ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps V1 #131 *************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genelaogical information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research and by non-commercial entities as long as this message remains on all copied material. 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