ky-footsteps Wednesday, 20 August 1997 Volume 01 : Number 193 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Carol Moody" Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 14:05:03 -0500 Subject: KY-F: Tidbits from THE ADAIR COUNTY NEWS, Wednesday, 01 May 1901 Well folks-- let's try again! After an extremely eventful and stressful summer, I am ready to begin posting Tidbits again. I will probably post once a week, instead of every day, but I hope you still find this informative and entertaining. Here's the first installment! Some items of genealogical interest from THE ADAIR COUNTY NEWS, Wednesday, 1 May 1901 >From Gradyville: - --Mrs. J. M. ROWE, Sparksville, died very suddenly last week – heart disease. - --Uncle Tom KEMP, one of the oldest men in this section, was with use one day last week and informed us that he was 74 years old., in good health, and worked on the farm everyday. - --Born, to the wife of Rev. Eli WESLEY on the 26th, a daughter. - --Born, to the wife of J. T. HUGHES on the 25th, a daughter. >From Pellyton: - --Born, to the wife of James POWELL, recently, a son, weighing 11 pounds. Mr. J. K. STRANGE Dead: Last Monday forenoon at the hour of 11:40, after an affliction of many years, Mr. J. K. STRANGE, one of the best known citizens of Adair county, died at his late home in this city. -- His death was not unexpected, as his condition had been alarming for several weeks and his family and friends realized for a number of days that he was fighting his last battle for life, and that Death would conquer. – As an upright citizen he stood in the from ranks with his fellowmen, and was honored and respected throughout this county for his integrity, moral and religious character. – He was born and reared near Glenville, this county, and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Abram STRANGE, who preceded him to the grave many years ago. -- Reaching manhood, he commenced selling goods in the neighborhood where he was reared, and at the age of thirty he removed to Columbia and continued in the same business several years, then returned to the country. About the year 1872 or 3 he was elected sheriff of Adair county, which office he held four terms, two by election and two by appointment. During his career he filled other position of trust, meriting the esteem of everyone with whom he was connected for correctness in business affairs. -- The deceased had lived in Columbia continuously for the past twenty-eight or thirty years, the last five years being spent at the home of Mr. Rollin HURT, whose wife is a daughter of Mrs. STRANGE by her first husband. -- Mr. STRANGE was sixty five years of age the 15th day of last April and was twice married. His first wife was Miss Fannie TAYLOR, a daughtes (sic) of Mr. S. P. TAYLOR, who died a few years ago. Of this union three children were born, Alvin, Lucian and Porter STRANGE. Alvin, is here, Lucian died eight years ago and Porter resides in Texas. – Several years after the death of the first wife Mr. STRANGE was again married to Mrs. Anna CHANDLER, of Taylor county, and with her he lived happily until his death. During his long illness no person ever received closer attention nor was kindness ever more freely and tenderly administered. – The deceased was a member of the Christian Church and had been for many years. – Ever body know Jack STRANGE, as he was familiarly called, and although he was sorely afflicted and ready to meet his God, every body regrets to lose a citizen who has at all times stood for honor and the right in every particular. – The funeral services were conducted by Eld. Z. T. WILLIAMS yesterday afternoon and when they were concluded the Masonic Fraternity took charge of the remains, and at the conclusion of their solemn and impressive ceremony, the body was laid to rest in the city cemetery. The wife of Mr. Eli BURTON, who is selling goods at Purdy, this county, died last Monday morning. She was a victim of consumption and had been sick a long time. Capt. Thos. T. FISHER, who was one of Taylor county's best citizens, died about a week ago. He served in the Federal army and lost an arm in a hotly contested battle. He frequently held positions of trust. Obituary: On the 15 day of April the grim reaper, Death claimed as its own, the spirit of Mrs. Susan INGRAM. She was born in 1819; was the daughter of Mr. James and Mrs. Susan PAGE. – She was married to Mr. James INGRAM who passed across the dark waters of death only two months and twelve days preceding her heath. – She was a devoted wife and mother; she leaves two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Harriet ROBERTSON, Mrs. Nannie HUMPHREY and Messrs. Bunyan, Isaac and Foster INGRAM. Her youngest daughter, Miss Lou, passed away a few years ago. – While Mrs. INGRAM was visiting her sister, Mrs. Nancy RICE she was taken ill and lasted only a short time. – She expressed her willingness to meet her God; and asked the prayers of her children that death might relieve her of her sufferings. With her loving children it is a blessed hope, a comforting belief, yes, a happy conviction, that it is not all of death to die, that it is but an entrance into eternal life. – "If we err in human blindness, And forget that we are dust; Of we miss the law of kindness When we struggle to be just. Snowy wings of peace shall cover All the pain that hides away, We shall know each other better When the mists have cleared away! E.R.F. Mr. William G. CONOVER, who lives near Mt. Pleasant, is lying dangerously sill, suffering from a stroke of paralysis received last Thursday. He was en route from Columbia to his home when stricken, falling from his horse near the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth CURD. Mrs. Anna CURD, seeing that something was distressingly wrong, went to the sick man's assistance, and a runner started at only for a physician. Dr. W. R. GRISSOM and Judge BUTLER soon reached the scene, and Mr. CONOVER was conveyed to his home, where he has been lying critically ill ever since. Mr. CONOVER is about 75 years old and it will be a hard pull if he survives the shock. He is a brother-in-law of Judge BUTLER and was a nephew of the older set of MURRELLs, this county. Personal Mention: Mr. W. G. CONOVER, whose illness is mentioned elsewhere in this issue, is thought to be some better. Marriage Licenses: The following marriage licenses were issued from the Adair County Clerk's office during the month of April—W. O. DARNELL to Miss Stella CASKEY; Jas. M. ROOKS to Miss Rachel Z. ROBERTS; Wm. L. FLOYD to Miss Lonie Bell BRYANT; Otha REDMAN to Miss Fetna KIMBLER; H. A. SHELTON to Miss Zona CAPE; S. R. FORD to Mrs. Myrtle McCLISTER; Evan AKIN to Miss Etta McCLISTER; C. L. PYLE to Miss Ethel BREEDING. This last couple will be married to-day. The bride to be is a daughter of Mr. J. S. BREEDING and is a very deserving young lady. The intended groom is a citizen of Casey county and is said to be a popular young man. Jim CRAVENS, of Barren county, charged with committing an outrage upon a female, was tried before Judge BUTLER last Wednesday. He was held or further trial, but released upon his own bond. Immediately upon leaving the Court he was arrested by United States Deputy Marshal LONG, charged with violating the revenue laws. At one time CRAVENS was a citizen of Adair county. Mr. S. D. SIMPSON, cashier of the bank of Albany, and Miss Sallie CROSBY, of Dixon, Ky., were in married in Indianapolis last Wednesday. Mr. Simpson met his wife for the first time one week before their marriage. Miss CROSBY was visiting her sister, Mrs. G. E. HARRISON, in Albany, when the meeting was brought about. Two years ago Mrs. HARRISON married her husband in Cincinnati after an acquaintance of two days. >From Jabez: - --Mr. Richard POLSTON, a Mason, died recently. He was buried by the Fraternity. - --Born, to the wife of Add HOPPER, the 10th, a 7 pound girl. - --Mr. J. B. DENNY and Miss Ellen TODD were united in matrimony last week. May peace and happiness dwell in their home. - --Born, to the wife of Mr. G. E. TOMPKINS, the 16th, a girl. At Rest: At 11 o'clock Wednesday night, April 17th, the grim reaper, death, entered the home of Mr. W. J. BOTTOM and claimed as its victim his loving wife, Bettie. She was sick about five weeks. She was first taken with measles, the disease settling on her lungs. She was born December 5, 1859. She leaves a husband and eight children and a host of friends to mourn her departure. She was a member of the Christian Church and devoted Christian, and was loved by all who knew her. Her departure has left a vacancy that no one on earth can fill. While we have lost, heaven has gained, for she is gone to that home where there is not more sickness, sorrow, and pain. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, their works follow after them. L.B. Mrs. John ISLEY, living hear Spring place Tenn., has given birth to four babies, each weighing four pounds. They are all living and doing well. Benjamin LANDERS, 81 years old, and Miss Nellie RECTOR, aged 39, were married at Bowling Green last week while sitting in a buggy in the rain in from of the Court House. Roy COURTNEY, a young man who had been paroled from an insane asylum, bound his aged mother with a plow line in Christian county and threw her into the fireplace, where she was perhaps fatally burned. Thomas HALL, an aged and respected citizen, who died in Paducah last week requested in his dying hours that an air shaft be erected in his grave and a string attached to his hand, so if he should not be dead when buried he could pull the string and draw down a flag which was to be placed at the opening of the shaft. His instructions were carried out to the letter. Early Monday morning the watchman who was left at the grave went away to get a drink. When he returned the flag was down. The members of Mr. HALL's family became greatly excited and the body was exhumed. The dead man showed no signs of life, and was put back in the grave. It is believed that the flag was blown down by the wind. Thomas, a ten-year-old son of Mr. J. H. DEMPSEY, of Daviess county, was burned to death. His mother had just left the room and the little fellow had got ous (sic) of bed and was preparing to dress himself when his night gown caught fire from an open grate. By accidental discharge of a shot-gun in the hand of an older brother, Willie WHITE, aged six years, son of Mrs. Rich'd WHITE, of Madison county, had one of his legs nearly torn off, dying a few hours later from loss of blood. At Jackson, Mrs. Minnie SPEARS, wife of James SPEARS, committed suicide by taking poison, after quarreling with her husband. Miss Pearl DODSON, aged 17, eloped with Wm. PARK, but they were arrested at Wwensboro (sic) and the young lady's father took her home. ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 18:17:12 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 7, Part 3 HON. A.H. WARD Hon. A.H. Ward was born January 3, 1815. Both of his grandfathers were soldiers in the revolutionary war. His father served two terms in the war of 1812. The subject of this article is a United States democrat--one of the first to denounce the system of subsidies, which gave the public lands almost without limit to private corporations--one of the first to condemn military interference with the ballot box after the civil war. He was nominated and elected to the 39th congress from the 6th district, without asking for that distinguished honor, and at the expiration of his term he declined to seek a re-election, and bade adieu to official life. But he has taken an active interest in every canvass of his party since; but now, as an octogenarian, he hopes to see the country redeemed permanently from republican rule, and the people properous and happy under the control of the grand old democratic party, whose united energies are sure to be exerted to accomplish an end so much to be desired, and he covets no higher honor than to lend his last efford to win the victory. Mr. Ward's career at the bar has been a long and distinguished one, extending over fifty years. His has been a continual struggle. Prefering always to defend rather than prosecute he has won an eminent distinction as a criminal lawyer. On one occasion he was pronounced by a judge of the Court of Appeals the finest criminal lawyer in Kentucky. He has probably defended more men than any other lawyer in this Commonwealth, has been engaged in more noted cases, and yet never has a client of his been hanged, nor has one received a penitentiary sentence of more than ten years. He is almost invincible before a jury. Yet not alone in criminal practice has he been distinguished, for in numberless civil cases has he won renown that is almost parallel with his other record. He defended the first and only man tried for treason in the State of Kentucky. In conversation Mr. Ward is always entertaining. He possesses the keenest sense of the ridiculous, and never fails to see the ludicrous side of any thing, a happy faculty to which in a large measure may be attributed his long life and splendid physical and mental preservation of today. "Uncle Harry," as he is familiarly known, is still a power at the bar and in politics, when he chooses to take a hand, and is regarded with the tenderest affection by the people with whom he has shared the vicissitudes of life for so many years. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 7 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 18:32:06 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 7, Part 4 J. NEWT RENAKER Mr. Renaker, a son of A.J. and Elizabeth Renaker, is a native of Harrison county, having been born and reared on the middle fork of Raven creek. He received his schooling at the county schools and in early life worked on the farm. His first business venture, was at Rutland, with Rev. W.A. Penn as a partner. He afterwards bought a lot from W.A. Older at the place then known as Mt. Zion, and erected a store room. There he has since been in business, and has succeeded so well that he has amassed a comfortable fortune and owns considerable property. A post office was established at Mr. Renaker's business place, and took its name from him. He is now a general merchant, postmaster and to some extent deals in live stock. He is regarded as among the substantial young men of the county, and his friends are limited only by his acquaintanceship. In 1885 he was married to Miss Lena T. Hardy. Mr. Renaker was born in 1862. The town of Renaker is a thriving little place, consisting of two general stores, two blacksmith shops, a warehouse, seven dwellings, a school house, church and cemetery. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 7 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 19:10:40 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 7, Part 5 ANDREW W. LYDICK One of Cynthiana's best known citizens is Andrew W. Lydick. He was born in Fayette county in 1836, and married Miss Ella Houston, of Scott, in 1850. He lost his wife shortly afterwards. In 1869 he married Miss Sallie Ammerman, daughter of the late Cornelius Ammerman, and has lived in Cynthiana ever since. Mr. Lydick began his career as an auctioneer in 1862, and the marked success that met his first efforts determined him to continue in the business. He is one of the fixtures of the town, and Cynthiana would not be recognized as Cynthiana without the kindly face and genial greeting of Andrew Lydick. He is the father of six children, all grown and prosperous: Mrs. Lena Ammerman, Mrs. C.B. Cook, Mrs. Chas. KcKee, Mrs. Harry VanDeren, C.S. and Will Lydick. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 7 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 19:29:08 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 7, Part 7 RESCUE FIRE DEPARTMENT Organized August 14th, 1888, and reorganized by City Council December 19, 1893. The following comprise the membership to date: H.A. Pollmeyer, W.H. Mitchell, W.T. King, C.F. Corrigan, J.M. Douglass, R. Carter, Chilton Reed, W.E. Brown, S. Kennard, P. Barnhardt, O.P. Raymond, B.F. Pennell, W.H. Barney, R. Coffey, J.P. Ward, L.M. Pollmeyer, Geo. Landrum, W.E. Pennell, C. Lalla, S.F. Shawhan, Wm. Sims, Thos. Lyons, J. Hutsell, Ed. Coffey, J.Q. Jewett, R. O'Hearn, S.J. Robinson, Geo. Walden, P.H. Kehoe, C.T. Lacy, T. Whitaker. H.A. Pollymeyer, Chief; J.M. Douglass, Treasurer; P. Barnhardt, Secretary. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 7 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 19:43:05 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 7, Part 8 FARMERS NAT'L BANK A LEADING BANKING INSTITUTION A picture of the Farmers National Bank, which appears on the preceding page, gives a fair idea of the architectural beauty of this prosperous institution. In point of elegance the bank compares favorably with any in the State. The Farmers Bank was organized under the State charter of 1878, and became nationalized in 1881. Mr. J.W. Peck, one of Cynthiana's most successful business men, was president from the time of organization until January, 1893, when he retired on account of ill health. Mr. Samuel J. Ashbrook, another prosperous and influential citizen, is the present president. The Farmers Bank has always enjoyed a liberal patronage. Its business has been conducted on a careful and conservation basis that secured the confidence of the people and consequently their business. Its officials are polite and obliging at all times, are closely identified with the business interests of the city and county, and through their personal popularity add materially to the banks business. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 7 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 20:24:58 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 7, Part 9 THE NATIONAL BANK OF CYNTHIANA OUTLINE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND CAREER OF A FAMOUS BANK RANKS WITH THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY In 1862 the Deposit Bank of Cynthiana was merged into a branch of the Commercial Bank of Kentucky, and this in turn was succeeded by the National Bank of Cynthiana in November 1871. The three banks during their existence passed successfully through the revulsions at the beginning of the civil war, the Jay Cook failure, the crisis of 1873, and all the other years of depression, the National Bank of Cynthiana remaining one of the soundest and most prosperous institutions in the United States. In panicky times, while other banks were closing their doors and the country was in the throes of financial disorganization, this bank went serenely on its way, paying every man dollar for dollar, and lending a helping hand to other banks in distress. Is not such a record one to be proud of? New York and Cincinnati institutions and banks of other great cities in the United States closed their doors, but the ably managed and carefully conducted Cynthiana house continued business as usual. >From the start 5% was paid semiannually, only to be quickly succeeded by 6% payments. Besides paying this royal interest the National Bank has accumulated a surplus $100,000, has $10,000 invested in the banking building, paid $5,000 premium on their bonds, besides standing possibly a loss of $20,000 in bad debts since 1871. Very rarely can any of the stock be bought, but the last offered for sale was quoted at $220,00. Mr. James S. Withers has been cashier since 1862, The record of the bank is largely his own record. His individual attention has been devoted to the affairs of the institution, and its extraordinary success may be attributed to his skill as a financier, and the unanimity with which the president and board of directors have recognized and sustained the wisdom of his methods. Mr. H.E. Shawhan was the first president, to be succeeded at his death by Mr. P. Kirtley. When Mr. Kirtley died, Hon A.H. Ward became president, and serves in that capacity today. The board of directors consists of Messrs. A.R. Victor, T.H. Hood and J.S. Withers. Mr. John M. Cromwell is teller. Other officials are, Messers. Orie Lebus, Lawrence Williams, George Warden and Rodney Withers. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 7 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 20:00:15 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Branch, H. E., s/o Branch John W. - Unknown Co "COUNTIES OF MORGAN, MONROE & BROWN, INDIANA. HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL." CHARLES BLANCHARD, EDITOR. CHICAGO: F. A. BATTEY & CO. PUBLISHERS. 1884. F. A. BATTEY. F. W. TEPPLE WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP AND MARTINSVILLE, MORGAN COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 175 H. E. BRANCH is the eldest son and child in a family of two children, born January 12, 1855, in Franklin, Johnson County, Ind. His parents were John W. and Louisa (Alexander) Branch, natives of Kentucky and Indiana respectively. The were married in Gosport, Ind., October 5, 1853, and then settled in Franklin, remaining until 1858, when they moved to Gosport, where they remained until 1866. He was appointed Deputy Collector, and moved to Terre Haute, remaining until 1878, when they moved to Martinsville and engaged in the stave trade, and at present reside in Indianapolis. The subject was reared in Franklin, Gosport and Terre Haute, in the latter place of which he received a good education in the graded schools. In September, 1877, he came to Martinsville, and took the position of book-keeper for E. F Branch & Bro., and is so engaged at present. On February 12, 1878, he married Sarah A. Comer, daughter of Mathew Comer, a pioneer of Mooresville. By this union there were two children. Mr. Branch is a member of the K. of P. He is an active member of the Republican party, and highly esteemed in the community in which he lives. He is a member of the Campbellite Church. During the years 1872, 1873, 1874, 1875, he was telegraph operator in Terre Haute. ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 21:23:15 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Cobb, John N., s/o Cobb, Van B. - Unknown Co "COUNTIES OF MORGAN, MONROE & BROWN, INDIANA. HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL." CHARLES BLANCHARD, EDITOR. CHICAGO: F. A. BATTEY & CO. PUBLISHERS. 1884. F. A. BATTEY. F. W. TEPPLE WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP AND MARTINSVILLE, MORGAN COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 177 JOHN N. COBB is a native of Morgan County, Ind., born August 30, 1860, and is descended from Van B. and Harriet A. (Nutter) Cobb, natives respectively of Kentucky and Indiana. They were married, September 20, 1859, in this county, where Mrs. Cobb died October 21, 1860, after which our subject was taken by his grandfather, John Nutter, to rear, with whom he remained until 1881. July 30, 1882, he married Annettie, daughter of A. J. and Perlina (Dyer) Lafary, of Martinsville, and born in this county March 20, 1859. Mr. Cobb is a very much esteemed and promising young man and a member of the Knights of Pythias. He and wife are parents of one son--William A. ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 15:29:39 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Henderson, Ebenezer, s/o Henderson, James C & Mary Piercy - Shelby Co "COUNTIES OF MORGAN, MONROE & BROWN, INDIANA. HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL." CHARLES BLANCHARD, EDITOR. CHICAGO: F. A. BATTEY & CO. PUBLISHERS. 1884. F. A. BATTEY. F. W. TEPPLE WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP AND MARTINSVILLE, MORGAN COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 190 EBENEZER HENDERSON (ex-Auditor of State) was born in this county June 2, 1833. His duties called him to Indianapolis quite often, and he resided there from January, 1875, until 1879. His parents, James C. and Mary (Piercy) Henderson, natives of Shelby County, Ky., were married in July, 1831. They came to Morgan County the following fall, and the father entered eighty acres of land five miles south of Martinsville. He built a cabin, and began to clear the wilderness. At this death, January 8, 1867, he owned 360 acres of land. The mother died in Martinsville, October 25, 1879. Ebenezer Henderson was educated in Morgan County in the three-months' winter schools. At the age of twenty, he entered the State University at Bloomington, where he remained for two years. On returning home, he took charge of this father's farm and traded in stock, fast accumulating money. He was married, in 1856, to Ann C. Hunt, daughter of a neighboring farmer, soon after which he was appointed Deputy County Treasurer, in which office he served for four years. In 1860, he received the nomination, on the Democratic ticket, for County Treasurer. In 1868, he was nominated for State Senator for the counties of Morgan and Johnson, was elected, and served four years. On retiring from this office, he gave his attention to his extensive farm, and the erection of a large pork-packing house in Martinsville, which was run under the firm name of Henderson, Parks & Co. until 1880, and now under the firm name of Harrison, Parks & Co. In 1874, he was elected Auditor of State, and was re-elected one year later, serving for three years. he was chosen by the Democratic party in their State Convention a member of the State Central Committee for the Indianapolis District, which position he occupied for two years. At present, he resides in Martinsville, in the full vigor and prime of his manhood. He is the father of six children-Fannie, Ella, Maggie, June, William, Howard and Court. ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 23:15:33 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Cunningham, N. T., s/o Cunningham, James & Huldah Lizenby - Unknown Co "COUNTIES OF MORGAN, MONROE & BROWN, INDIANA. HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL." CHARLES BLANCHARD, EDITOR. CHICAGO: F. A. BATTEY & CO. PUBLISHERS. 1884. F. A. BATTEY. F. W. TEPPLE WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP AND MARTINSVILLE, MORGAN COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 181 N. T. CUNNINGHAM, of the firm of Cunningham, Bollinger & Phelps, dealers in general merchandise, dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, etc., is a representative business man of Morgan County, and was born in Martinsville October 1, 1832. He is the son of James and Huldah (Lizenby) Cunningham, natives of Kentucky, who were married in that State August 15, 1826, and immediately came to this township. The father at first engaged in farming, but being a business man was soon occupied in stock tending, hotel-keeping, general merchandising, flat-boating, etc. He died in Martinsville July 19, 1856, his widow following May 1, 1861. N. T. Cunningham was reared a farmer until eighteen years of age, when he came to Martinsville with his parents and assisted his father in his hotel and other business, after which he returned to farming for two years. In 1858, he opened a general store in Martinsville under the firm name of Cunningham & Stevens; three years later, he purchased the interest of Mr. Stevens, and has continued business to the present time, associated with various others, including W. R. Sheppard, S. McCracken, James Sheppard and T. Phelps, during the war carrying on two stores. The present firm was formed in 1880, the partners being James Bollinger and T. Phelps, and the firm is doing a thriving trade. Mr. Cunningham has also given much attention to stock raising and trading. He owns about 800 acres in Morgan County, mostly improved; he has laid out two additions to Martinsville, owns five rooms in Union Block, and has invested much money in building enterprises. He was married in 1862 to Miss Nettie C. Sheppard, native of Morgan County, and daughter of Isaac D. Sheppard, one of the early settlers. Two children have blessed this union--C. Sherman and Julie M. Mr. cunningham is a Republican and Mrs. Cunningham is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps V1 #193 *************************** 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.