ky-footsteps Monday, 21 July 1997 Volume 01 : Number 158 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Diana Flynn Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 13:09:02 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Field, Harrison - Bourbon Co HARRISON FIELD was born in Bourbon County, Ky., October 22, 1810, son of Joseph and Jemima (Wright) Field, the father a native of Culpeper County, Va., and the mother of Woodford County, Ky. The Fields were originally from England, their settlement in this country dating at colonial times. Members of the family served in the Revolution and in the early Indian or border wars. The grandfather, Daniel, served in the Revolution and afterward bought a large tract of land in Bourbon County, Ky. The father married Miss Wright in Kentucky, and in 1814 settled in Washington County, Indiana, on Twin Creek, and about two years later came to Bono Township, Lawrence County, but after a time located on the G. R. Field farm, in this township (Marion Township, Lawrence County), and there passed the remainder of his days. His children were Thomas, George, Harrison (our subject), Sarah, Daniel, Willis and Joseph J. Our subject, when seventeen years old, with meager education, began farming for himself--hiring out by the month at $5, $6 and $8 per month. He made four trips to New Orleans on flat boats, receiving $30 for the round trip. At the end of seven years he had saved considerable and he bought eighty acres. He now has 246 acres (Marion Township). His wife, Ellen Rankin, whom he married October 13, 1835, bore him these children: Mary A., Sarah J., Susan Y., Harrison W., Ellen J., George T., William C., James W., Willis P., Albert M and John R. Sarah, Susan, George and John only are living. Harrison, Jr., died while in the last war. George served and safely returned. The Rankins settled in Washington County in 1811, and five years later near Bedford. Mr. Field is a Republican, and he and wife are members of the Christian Church. They are excellent people. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 I am not researching this family. I am posting this in the hopes that it might be useful to someone else. ------------------------------ From: WRFC71A@prodigy.com (MRS BEULAH A FRANKS) Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 14:25:05, -0500 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Vaughn, T - Nicholas Co History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed. by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882. p. 783. [Nicholas County] [Ellisville Precinct] THOMAS VAUGHN, farmer, P. O. Blue Licks, was born in Lewis County, Ky., November 10, 1822, son of Thomas and Elizabeth (McDaniel) Vaughn. Thomas Vaughn, senior, came from Pennsylvania at an early day and settled in Lewis County, Ky., where he passed through all the hardships incident to the life of the early pioneer, and where he prospered and died. He was the father of ten children, eight of whom are living. Our subject received the education afforded by the schools of his native county, and began life as a farmer, in which occupation he is engaged at present, owning a snug farm of ninety-eight acres. April 2, 1846, he was married in Nicholas County, to Elizabeth Wilson, born in March 1828, daughter of Thomas and Catharine (Croce) Wilson, of Virginia. His wife is a member of the Christian Church at Stony Creek, and he is a Republican, and a member of Blue Lick Lodge. ------------------------------ From: WRFC71A@prodigy.com (MRS BEULAH A FRANKS) Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 14:25:12, -0500 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Wasson, S G - Nicholas Co History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed. by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882. p. 784. [Nicholas County] [Ellisville Precinct] S. G. WASSON, farmer, P. O. Carlisle, was born in Nicholas County, Ky., April 17, 1837, son of Charles J. and Nancy (Waugh) Wasson; he, a farmer and carpenter, dying in 1866, aged sixty-six; she, a native of Nicholas County; they were the parents of seven children. Our subject began life as a farmer, in which he continued; has served as School Trustee. Sept. 6, 1871, in Carlisle, Mr. Wasson married Miss Pencila McCuan, daughter. of Robert and Rachel (Campbell) McCuan; five children have blessed this union, viz: Mollie P., Thomas M., Annie M., Eliza B. and Nancy Ange. Self and wife are members of the Christian Church, and he is a Democrat. ------------------------------ From: "C. Richard Matthews" Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 12:34:29 -0500 Subject: KY-F: Fox Cem - Bell Co, part 1 Surname Given Name Born Death Golden Steve 06/18/1882 01/02/1954 Golden Lucie Crawford 08/07/1914 11/20/1954 Crawford Jasper 01/31/1917 02/02/1956 Crawford Cordelia 05/25/1892 01/04/1979 Greene Nora E. 04/27/1938 02/23/1980 Greene Terry Wayne 11/19/1967 11/19/1967 Begley William 03/10/1873 02/02/1877 Begley Mary 06/28/1848 07/19/1924 Begley James 10/30/1846 10/16/1893 Partin Infant 10/??/1937 10/??/1937 Partin Stella 1890 03/16/1906 Partin Infant 10/18/1906 10/18/1906 Partin Louiza 01/11/1827 05/30/1906 Partin Robert 09/09/1819 10/20/1900 Davis Marlinda 02/10/1871 12/26/1939 Davis J. Wiley 04/03/1873 09/21/1949 Partin James D. 06/13/1898 08/04/1898 Fox Sarah 03/06/1875 02/25/1905 Fox John F. 12/26/1866 11/19/1932 Fox Alice 01/25/1884 03/27/1965 Fox Harold Leon 01/21/1933 01/24/1933 Fox Ade R. 10/06/1898 06/21/1968 Fox Ruth J. 11/20/1898 01/19/1963 Brook Sarah Van 04/18/1898 01/22/1948 Brooks Gullis E. 04/10/1892 01/13/1968 Brooks Mary Malinda 05/08/1895 08/04/1919 Nichols Betty Zane Templeton03/14/1934 10/22/1992 Godsey Laura 10/21/1924 03/20/1987 Godsey Fred 01/14/1918 one date Godsey Ben 04/01/1916 05/15/1984 Godsey Ulis 06/04/1954 01/18/1958 Godsey Cora 1897 1954 Godsey Floyd 1891 1943 Fuson Edward L. 07/18/1932 01/31/1990 Fuson Matthew 09/21/1903 04/30/1951 Brooks James Jr. 02/15/1972 02/15/1972 Fuson John Leonard 02/19/1943 04/30/1968 Fuson Robert K. 10/08/1914 03/11/1985 Fuson Florence 10/14/1920 08/06/1988 Green Vernon L. 04/19/1917 one date Green S. Amanda 08/05/1918 02/08/1993 Partin John Will 05/08/1888 01/31/1962 Partin Icevania 03/27/1899 06/01/1968 Senters Billy Arlin Partin 10/31/1938 10/22/1987 Partin Clevus 05/17/1924 07/06/1988 Marsee Bobby Jean 12/24/1931 04/10/1992 Marsee Jeanne 1957 1974 Fuson M.A. 10/28/1875 10/07/1958 Fuson Eliza 01/28/1882 01/16/1958 Fuson Sneed 12/03/1908 09/24/1982 Fuson John S. 04/08/1901 07/16/1973 ------------------------------ From: "C. Richard Matthews" Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 12:34:34 -0500 Subject: KY-F: Fox Cem - Bell Co, part 2 Surname Given Name Born Death Fuson Virgie 03/30/1911 08/09/1946 Fuson Louie 05/20/1950 01/13/1951 Fuson Chester E. 07/28/1903 12/31/1987 Fuson James Fredrick 07/20/1930 12/30/1956 Fuson Floyd 05/19/1899 02/24/1959 Fuson Mayo 02/29/1908 03/08/1936 Golden W.C. 09/10/1888 04/21/1961 Golden Zona M. 04/09/1892 one date Goodin Will 06/01/1906 01/01/1967 Goodin Roxie 05/20/1912 03/19/1968 Goodin Irene 06/18/1934 02/19/1988 Goodin Lee Roy 11/27/1932 07/29/1933 Fuson Will 07/30/1867 06/29/1944 Fuson Angeline 03/21/1877 07/29/1925 Fuson Walter 01/27/1906 12/27/1925 Fuson Clayton H. 07/13/1896 07/30/1925 Fuson Lillie C. 06/23/1899 12/01/1992 Fuson Adie 1920 1975 Fuson Infant 1969 1969 Partin Fred 1937 1992 Leemon Miles 1934 1990 Leemon Walter 02/04/1908 08/05/1956 Marsee Lucy 1878 1980 Thompson Hillery D. 07/16/1897 09/03/1966 Thompson Katie Hembree 1902 1987 Davis D.P. 01/01/1902 10/28/1904 Fox Myrtella 08/07/1903 07/08/1904 Godsey Bobbie 10/05/1920 09/06/1993 Nichols Silus 11/18/1927 one date Frazier Gencie 01/09/1862 01/18/1945 Frazier John I. 03/15/1860 12/22/1943 ------------------------------ From: "The Kains" (Bettie) Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 15:54:32 -0500 Subject: KY-F: LEGIS: 1794 Acts of 3rd Gen. Assembly 13 Dec 1794 Town established upper side of Kentucky River at its junction with the Ohio on property of Benjamin Craig and James Hawkins. Name of Port William. Trustees: Cave Johnson, Thomas Montague, Jeremiah Craig. 13 Dec 1794 Establishment of New Town on lands of James Francis Moore in Jefferson Co. near Mann's Lick. Adjoins land of James Speed and Joseph Brooks. Trustees: Abner Field, Basil Prather, -----? (possibly Isaac) Hornbeck, Lewis Field, and James Standiford. 17 Dec 1794 James Elliot, late of county of Jefferson, on 0 Aug 1792, made will bequeathing land in Jefferson Co. at that time now Shelby. Executors may qualify in county of Jefferson. (Some pages omitted from this book. Pages from other sessions were included in midst of 1794 acts.) 17 Dec 1795 Established a town on lands of James Wilkinson in Fayette Co. and a ferry across Kentucky River. Trustees: John Logan, Thomas Todd, Daniel Weisiger, James Roberts, Isaac E. Gano. A Mr. Traub was also mentioned. 20 Dec 1794 Payment for services as officers of General Assembly: Mentions Daniel Weisiger, Edmund Purkins, Stephen G. Letcher, Kenneth M'Coy, Thomas Kennedy. 4 Dec 1794 Payment to John Vaughan, 19th Militia. Escorted Armistead Sharp to federal courts as a witness on behalf of Commonwealth. 12 Dec 1794 Established Kentucky Academy. Trustees: D. (David?) Rice, Caleb Wallace, Jacob Froman, Sam---Shannon, Terah Templin, John Miller, James Crawford, Robert Finley, Andrew M'Calla (?), William Ward, J. Thompson, James Camper, John Caldwell, William Henry, Robert Marshall, Notly Conn, James Blythe, Cary Allen. ------------------------------ From: "The Kains" (Bettie) Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 15:42:08 -0500 Subject: KY-F: LEGIS: 1793 Acts of 2nd Gen. Assembly, Bullitt, Mason, Washington Co I thought I was finished, but I found more notes! Bettie 11 Dec 1793 Shepherdsville, Bullitt Co., established on lands of Adam Shepherd. Trustees: Nacy Brashears, Samuel Crow, Michael Troutman, Frederick Pennybaker, Benjamin Standsberry, Joseph Brooks, and John Effery, gentlemen. 19 Dec 1793 Established Washington, Mason Co. Trustees: John Gutridge, Thomas Foreman, John Johnson, Edward Harris, John Rogers, George Lewis, David Brodrick, George Wood, Joseph Allen, David Davis, Joseph M'Cullough, Stephen Treacle. Also mentions the following land owners: William Wood, Arthur J Fox, William Ward, Simon Kenton, John Tebbs. 10 Dec 1793 Town (unnamed) established at junction of Main and South Forks of Licking on property of John Cook, William M'Dowell, John Waller. Trustees: Notley Conn, John Hughes, John Cook, John Vance, Samuel Cook, Joseph Hume, William Monroe, James Little, George Standiford. 7 Dec 1793 Walton, Washington Co., established, on land of Matthew Walton. Trustees: David Caldwell, Hugh M'Elroy, Benjamin Harding, Daniel Mock, Josiah Wilson. 10 Dec 1793 Cynthiana established on property of Robert Harrison, S. Fork Licking opposite mouth of Gray's run. Trustees: Benjamin Harrison, Morgan Vanmetre, Jeremiah Robinson, John Wall, Sr., and Henry Coleman. ------------------------------ From: "The Kains" (Bettie) Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 16:09:30 -0500 Subject: KY-F: LEGIS: 1795 Fourth Gen. Assembly ?1795 Payment for service to Gen. Assembly: Roger Divine, James H. Stewart, John Richardson (for summoning Benjamin Sebastian), Nicholas Lewis (for summoning witnesses in trial John M'Hatton), James Nourse (for prosecuting Thomas Kennedy). Also mentions summons of Alexander Woodrow and Alexander Parker. Payment also to James Adams and Messrs. Love and Brent. 14 Dec 1795 Establishing town of Newport, Campbell Co., property of James Taylor. Trustees: Thomas Kennedy, Washington Berry, Henry Brasher, Thomas Lindfey, Nathan Kelly, James M'Clure, Daniel Duggan. Also mentions John Roberts, deputy surveyor of county. 19 Dec 1795 Erecting linen manufactory in George Town. Provided for John Grant, Robert Johnson, Elijah Craig, John Hawkins, William Henry, Toliver Craig, and Rhodes Thompson to raise by way of lottery and subscription money for erecting the manufactory. 14 Dec 1795 Land conveyance (Mercer Co.) Mentions Joseph Hale, John Hale, Elijah Farris. 19 Dec 1795 Payment to Robert Abel for guard services (Washington Co.) 21 Dec 1795 Trustees of Port William: Simon Adams, Richard Masterson, John Van Peet, William Haden. 21 Dec 1795 Trustees of Winchester: John Martin, Robert Higgins, Robert M'Kenney. Richard Jones, John Landen, James Stephens, John Ireland. 21 Dec 1795 Added to present trustees of Greensburg: Isham Burks, James Young, John Chisom. 21 Dec 1795 Established town (Kennedyville) on lands of Archibald Kennedy in Greene Co. Trustees: Thomas Hall, Joshua Armstrong, Thomas Morris, Martin Frazier, John Thurman, James Spilman, Adam Mitchel, Samuel Dun--(ca)n. 15 Dec. 1795 Added trustees for town of Versailles: John O'Bannon, John Crittenden, William Whittington, John Jim--- 14 Dec 1795 Regarding Will of Alexander Reid, (d. 1795) 14 Dec 1795 Town (Newtown) established on lands of John Kenton in Mason Co. on waters of main Licking near Mouth of Cedar Creek. Trustees: David Brodrick, John Gertridge, William Baker, Joshua Baker, John Clarke, Edmund Collins, William Kenton. 21 Dec 1795 Authorized to collect money by way of lottery to use for removing obstruction to navigation, S. fork of Licking: John Edwards, William Kelly, Henry Clay, William E. Bozwell, William Garrard, James Smith, Charles Smith, James Kinney, John Gregg. ------------------------------ From: "The Kains" (Bettie) Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 16:21:53 -0500 Subject: KY-F: LEGIS: 1795 4th Gen. Assembly (Cont.) 21 Nov 1795 Concerning land transaction in Paris, KY. Mentions Lawrence Protzman, John Allen. 21 Nov 1795 Established Germantown in Mason Co. on lands of Philemon Thomas. Trustees: David Chiles, Whitfield Craig, Spencer Record, Thomas Davis, Thomas Hubbard. 17 Dec 1795 Payment for services: William Montgomery, James Laurence, Samuel Davidson. Also mentions Hugh Ross. 8 Dec 1795 Authorized James Morrison, John Fowler, William Murray, Edmund Bullock, Robert Megowan, Hugh M'Ilvain, Alexander M'Gregor to raise money by lottery for use of Lexington lodge of Free Masons #25. 21 Dec 1795 Land granted to Timothy De Mombreun for services to state during late war with Great Britain. 28 Nov. 1795 Established town of Preston (Shelby Co.) and ferries across the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers. Town located on lands of John Smith and Francis Preston. Trustees: John Smith, George Madison, William Trigg, Abraham Cavens. 21 Dec 1795 Boundary line KY-VA. John Thompson and William G(C?)roghan appointed to ascertain head of Green River and then to run the north east line of the military lines. 17 Dec 1795 Established Lewisborough, Mason Co., on lands of George Lewis. Trustees: Thomas Young, -----Hoard, Alexander K. Marshall, William Triplet, Will--- Derrett, Duval Payne. ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 20:44:43 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Hostetler, Daniel R. gs/o Hostetler, Jonas - Unknown Co DANIEL R. HOSTETLER is a native of Bono Township, this county (Lawrence County, Ind.), born April 26, 1848, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Chasteen) Hostetler. The father was born in this county in 1822, and the mother in Washington County. Jonas Hostetler came from Kentucky to Bono Township in 1821. One of eight children was Samuel, the father of Daniel R. Samuel and wife had a family of nine children, of whom six were reared. He farmed and operated a saw mill in Lawrence County sixteen years. He was a soldier in the Second Indiana Regiment Mexican war, which regiment was hotly engaged at the battle of Buena Vista. In the last war he was First Lieutenant of Company B, One Hundred and Forty-fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He died in 1882, preceded a few years by his wife. Daniel was reared on the farm and in the mill at hard work, and with but few advantages. He enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Forty-fifth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served until the troops were mustered out. In 1871 he married Hulda S. Pendergrast, who was born in this county in 1850. They have five children: Oscar, Ollie, Oma, Ambrose and Malcom. Mr. Hostetler owns 200 acres of land (Marion Township, Lawrence County). Much of his time has been spent in saw-milling. He is a Mason and a Republican, and a prominent man. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 21:02:10 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Malott, James H. - Jefferson Co JAMES H. MALOTT, of the firm of Malott & Glover, was born in Jefferson County, Ky., January 28, 1837, the eldest of nine children, born to Benjamin F. and Louisa Malott, both natives of Kentucky. Subject was reared and educated in his native State, working upon the farm in the summer and teaching school in the winter. In 1863 he came to Bedford and found employment in the store of his uncle; he afterward went into partnership with Alfred Guthrie at Tunnelton. In 1876 he sold his interest and commenced business alone. In 1882 he came to Mitchell (Marion Township) and formed his present partnership. He has served as Assessor, Appraiser and Township Trustee. He was married in Tunnelton, September 12, 1871, to Miss Melvina Guthrie, daughter of Alfred and Isabel (Hubbard) Guthrie. Miss Guthrie was born in Guthrie Township, Lawrence County, January 25, 1854, and by this union three children have been born: Claude G., Alfred F. and Noble. He is an A.F. & A.M. and a Democrat. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 21:10:34 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Malott, Maggie V. Clark d/o Clark, Sarah Moore - Louisville L. R. MALOTT, of the firm of Burton & Malott, was born in Bedford, Lawrence County, Ind., March 26, 1858, son of A. A. and Carrie (Burton) Malott, natives of Indiana. Subject was reared in Bedford, and finished his schooling in 1874, after which he clerked for his father in Bedford for four years. In 1878 he served as Deputy Sheriff under his uncle, M. A. Burton. In March, 1879, he located in Mitchell (Marion Township), where he found ready employment as clerk, at which he continued till 1882, when he formed a partnership with Mr. Burton. In 1880 he was appointed Town clerk, and in 1881 was elected to same position, serving about eighteen months. He was also employed by the Vandalia Railroad for some months as Assistant Road-master. He was married in Mitchell, April 15, 1880, to Miss Maggie V. Clark, born in Mitchell, November 30, 1858, daughter of David and Sarah (Moore) Clark, he a native of Livonia, Ind., and she of Louisville, KY. Mrs. Malott was educated at Oxford, Ohio, finishing in 1878. Mr. Malott is a gentleman of fine business capacity and is one of the best citizens of the county. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 21:24:21 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Martin, S. F. s/o Martin, Joseph W. - Unknown Co S. F. MARTIN, jeweler, was born in Washington County, Ind., June 8, 1841, the first of five children, born to Joseph W. and Mary E. (Mann) Martin, natives respectively of Kentucky and Tennessee; he was a cooper and miller by trade, and died in Washington County, in 1863, his wife still living. Subject taught school in 1860-61, and in August, 1862, enlisted in Company H, Sixty-sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry; he served as Hospital Steward and was promoted to Assistant Surgeon, serving until he was mustered out in 1865. He participated in the following battles: Richmond, Ky., where he was captured; Kenesaw Mountain, Rough's Mills, siege of Atlanta, Dallas and the march to the sea. After his return home he studied medicine, and took a course at Rush Medical College, Chicago, practiced a while, but finally gave up his profession and entered the jewelry and drug business, also serving as Postmaster at Campbellsburg. He was married at Fredericksburg, Washington Co., Ind., February 11, 1866, to Miss Ellen Bradbery, born March 23, 1843, daughter of Amos and Sophie (Perkins) Bradbery, natives of Yorkshire, England, and Indiana respectively, and nine children have been born: Laura E., Nathan P., Benjamin F., Ada B., Emma C., Hattie A., Grant, Abner C. and Bessie. The family are members of the Christian Church and he is a Republican. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 21:45:17 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: McPheeters, James H. h/o Roby, L. Florence - Unknown Co JAMES H. MCPHEETERS is a native of Washington County, Ind., his birth occurring March 14, 1844. His grandfather, James McPheeters, was of Scotch descent and removed soon after the war of 1812 to near Livonia. He was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church. He reared a large family, one of whom--Alexander--married Louisa M. Snyder, a lady of German extraction and native of the Empire State. They reared a family of three children, James H., the subject of this sketch, being one. Alexander McPheeters studied medicine and for fully fifty years practiced at Livonia. He was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church thirty years and Superintendent of the Livonia Sabbath-schools twenty-five years; he died in 1882. His widow survives him. James H. McPheeters was reared in Livonia, receiving such education as the village schools afforded. In 1863 he enlisted in Company C, One Hundred and Seventeen Indiana Volunteer Infantry, participating in a number of engagements and serving in all some nine months. After his return he studied medicine, but later made a specialty of dental and mechanical surgery. He began the practice at Salem and in 1868 came to Mitchell (Marion Township, Lawrence County), where he has since resided, building up a good an steadily increasing business. His entire paternal ancestry were strong anti-slavery people, and on arriving at age he identified himself with the Republican party. He is now the Republican candidate for Recorder of Lawrence County. He is an Elder in the Presbyterian Church and Superintendent of Sabbath-school. He has been twice married, first to Miss Mary E. Hagan, a native of Washington County, her birth occurring December 21, 1847. This lady died July 19, 1878. His marriage with Miss L. Florence Roby occurred May 26, 1880. She was born in Kentucky, June 4, 1852, and died May 22, 1882. By the first marriage there were three children: Florence M., Alexander N. and Ada M. The fruit of the second marriage was a son--Earl G. Mr. McPheeters is one of the county's best citizens. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 22:12:37 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Moore, James D. s/o Moore, Jonathan - Unknown Co JAMES D. MOORE, merchant, was born in Burlington, Iowa, September 13, 1840, the third of eight children born to Jonathan and Catharine (Dyer) Moore, natives respectively of Kentucky and Tennessee, who were early settlers of Indiana, the father being a saddler. He died in 1854, and his wife in 1874. Subject when four years of age came with his parents to Bloomington, Ind., where he was principally reared ad educated, and where he learned the trade of molding. In 1863 he enlisted in Company K, First Indiana Heavy Artillery, and was Sergeant. He was in the Red River expedition and at Mobile, serving till January, 1866. After his return he clerked for several years, and in 1872 located in Mitchell (Marion Township, Lawrence County, Ind.) in general merchandizing. In 1880 he was elected County Treasurer on the Democratic ticket by a majority of 127, the Republican State ticket carrying the county by 412 majority. He has given, of late years, much of his time to farming and stock-raising. He was married in Mitchell, February 2, 1871, to Miss Mary Sheeks, daughter of John and Diademma (Turley) Sheeks, natives of Kentucky. Miss Sheeks was born in Marion Township, April 28, 1851, and has borne her husband three children: Nora D., Roy S. and Olin J. The family are members of the Christian Church, and he is an A.F. & A. M., an I.O.O.F., a G.A.R., and a stanch Democrat. Mr. Moore started in life on borrowed capital, and has accumulated a fine competency, having one of the handsomest and best residences in Mitchell. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps V1 #158 *************************** 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. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format or presentation by other organizations or persons.Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for profit or any form of presentation, must obtain the written consent of the file submitter, or his legal representative and then contact the listed USGENWEB archivist with proof of this consent.