ky-footsteps Friday, 22 August 1997 Volume 01 : Number 196 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Edie Suttle Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 06:42:13 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 8, Part 1 BATTLE GROVE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CEMETERY IN THE STATE OUTLINE OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS MAKE CYNTHIANA FAMOUS Battle Grove Cemetery Company obtained its charter in the winter of 1869, and held a preliminary meeting of the incorporators May 2, 1868. Hon. I.T. Martin called this meeting to order and on his motion Gen. Lucius Desha was called to the chair and C.W. West, Esq., elected secretary. Committees were appointed to secure a subscription of thirteen thousand dollars, and it speaks well for that committee and the citizens of Harrison County that this amount was raised in 20 days. The incorporators held a meeting and elected as their board of officials: I.T. Martin, president; C.W. West, secretary; James S. Withers, treasurer. The first board of directors were: I.T. Martin, T.J. Megibben, R.C. Wheritt, J.S. Withers, J.A. McKee, D.A. Givens and Noah A. Patterson. Mr. Benjamin, a topographical engineer, of Louisville, Ky., planned and laid off the grounds, and they were dedicated Nov. 4th, 1868, by the Masonic Fraternity with solemn and impressive ceremonies, M.E. I.T. Martin, Grand High Priest of Ky., officiating and delivering one of the addresses, and M.E. Grand Commander of Sir Knights of Kentucky, Rev. John M. Worrall of Covington, Ky., delivering the other. Mr. Thomas Tobin was the first Superintendent of the grounds and served from its dedication to the fall of 1887, since which time Mr. J.A. Thorn has held that position. This sketch would be incomplete without saying that the people of Cynthiana and of Harrison county feel a just pride in lovely Battle Grove, where sleep so many of their dear and honored dead. And as a manifestation of that pride and a desire to pay just tribute to the resting place of those they love, there has been expended some $50,000 in improvement and care of the grounds, and perhaps not less than one hundred and seventy-five to two hundred thousand dollars in the way of monuments and other adornments by private lot owners. There has recently been erected at the entrance of the grounds, a convenient and attractive pressed brick residence trimmed in Bedford Limestone. It is for the use of the Superintendent and adds much to the beauty of the grounds. The residence and entrance gates are illustrated on this page. (NOTE: The residence house still stands to this day, August 1997) The ground occupied by Battle Grove was made historic by a baptism of blood during our late war, and one noble looking, unlettered monument is encircled by the graves of fifty brave men who gave their lives in defense of the cause they believed right--the Confederacy. In giving the names of the present Officers and Directors, we deemed it simple justice to say that Mr. J.S. Withers, the treasurer, is the only one of the original board, and the has through all the years of its existance handled for the grounds thousands of dollars, never lost any of their funds, and has acted without any compensation except such as comes to any good man who does a worthy deed. And here it is just to say that no one except those in the employ of the company receives any pay, and that the Officers and Directors of Battle Grove serve from a sense of pride in the beauty and improvement of the grounds. The present officers are: Wm. Addams, president; C.A. Renaker, secretary; J.S. Withers, treasurer. The present Board of Directors are: Wm. Addams, S.J. Ashbrook, N.W. Frazer, A.R. Victor, C.A. Renaker, J.S. Withers and M.S. McKee. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 8 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 07:47:46 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 8, Part 2 BATTLES OF BATTLE GROVE GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION OF BLOODY CONFLICTS AROUND CYNTHIANA One who remembers the second battle of Cynthiana recalls a perfect day--June 11th, 1864. Peace seemed to brood over the little town and the hills that encircled it. Never before nor since that time, has nature smiled a sweeter benediction on her children. At day dawn on the morning of the 11th day of June, '64 the cry: "Morgan's coming! to arms! to arms! rang through the silent streets of Cynthiana like a sentence of doom to her peace loving inhabitants. The first engagement took place east of the town, on the grounds now consecrated as a cemetery and called "Battle Grove" in memory of that conflict. This engagement was between Col. Conrad Garis, commanding the 168th Ohio Infantry, and Gen. John H. Morgan's whole force, consisting of 1,200 men. The Federals were soon overpowered and fell back to the depot where Col. Berry was mortally wounded, thence retreated to Rankin's Hotel, then unfinished, and to the court house, the Confederated pursuing them and charging from time to time into their places of retreat, carrying death and terror in their march. In the midst of the battle a fire broke out Rankin's stable, not far from the unfinished hotel, and the flames were not extinguished until twenty-seven of the most valuable business houses of the town lay in ruin. No pen can picture that awful scene. Stores whose cellars were filled with whiskey and other inflammable liquids, had fragments of their contents sent like rockets far into the air on blue and yellow flames that reached to heaven. The rattle of musketry, men bearing the dead and dying to places of secruity, all combined to make a horrible picture never to be forgotten. West of Cynthiana, and while the battle of Cynthiana was in progress, an engagement took place between a detachment of Confederate forces and the 175th Ohio, Gen. Hobson commanding. This battle is known as the battle of Keller's bridge. It was won by the Confederates. Thursday, before the fight Keller's bridge had been destroyed by the rebels in order to cut off communication between Cynthiana and Cincinnati. Gen. Hobson was sent with his forces as far as the burnt bridge. As soon as he and his soldiers disembarked from the cars they seated themselves in a clover field to partake of refreshments. Very soon the woods about them were ablaze with the discharge of fire arms and they were called to the solemn duty of fighting, many of them to the death. The place seemed alive with Confederates. They were behind fallen trees and stumps and in fence corners. They literally surrounded Hobson's forces. After a hard battle of five hours and heavy loss on both sides, Gen. Morgan left Cynthiana at 9 a.m. and went to reinforce the men at Keller's bridge and speedily decided the conflict in favor of the Confederates. Gen. Hobson surrendered and agreed to Morgan's terms--that private property should be respected and that Hobson's officers should retain their side arms. The Federals were then drawn up in line, along the pike, their arms stacked and burned, and they were marched through Cynthiana to Battle Grove, where they met other prisoners taken at that place, who were also under guard. The triumph of the Confederates was of short duration. The next morning, June 12th, in place of the sound of church bells calling the repentant to prayer, the rattle of musketry and all the noise of deadly conflict were to be heard. "Burbridge is marching on the town," was whispered in Gen. John H. Morgan's ear as he and his officers sat at breakfast. His command was scattered all over the town, Cynthiana being the native place of many of them. Morgan first sent orders to the guard over the prisoners at Battle Grove to march the prisoners northward, parole them and set them at liberty. There prisoners were taken to Claysville and Morgan's orders respecting them put into execution. When Morgan gathered his command together that fatal Sunday morning the men were depleted by hard fighting the day before. Their number was diminished by many brave soldiers who had fallen in the two previous battles. Nothing but defeat could follow on such an unequal conflict, as Morgan knew when he led his men to battle. The fighting began at "Battle Grove." Soon the women who watched from windows and half opened doors saw their husbands, brothers and sons go by with only a glance as a farewell, and to some it was a last parting. Soon the retreat of Morgan's men became a rout. The men fell back in squads and singly, and on every face was written a determination not to be taken alive. This in rout and entire defeat ended the last battle for the South fought at Cynthiana, Sunday, June 12th, 1864. When night came down on the town--on her blackened ruins, on her churches full of dead and dying, on her new made graves, her widows and her orphans, her mourning and bereaved ones--she was an awful example of unholy civil war. When the war was ended and peace came back, serene, but bearing on her white wings the stains of blood, men began to look about them--Confederates and Federals had learned to respect one another at the point of the bayonet and they calmly talked their battles over by the fire-side. All agreed that the graves of the hill, where so many soldiers perished, was holy ground that it should be made God's acre. Its tall forest trees, its beautiful shrubbery, its winding walks, it monuments, its statuary--all combine to make it one of the most lovely resting places for the dead to be found in the country. The tall shaft erected in honor of the Confederate dead was built by the women of this town, and was the first erected in the South to those brave defenders of what they believed to be right. A wide circle of Confederate graves surrounds this marble column. No inscription is on the monumnet: a flag drapes the summit, and a soldiers crown adorns one side. Did he who planned the monumnet is those perilous times think of the last words of the Irish patriot: "WHEN MY COUNTRY IS FREE THEN, AND NOT TILL THEN, WILL MY EPITAPH BE WRITTEN." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 8 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 07:55:28 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 8, Part 3 R.M. COLLIER'S RESIDENCE >From one of the old houses of the city, Mr. Collier has evolved a modern residence that is the pride of Oddville avenue. As the portrait shows, it is fashioned after a unique method, the symetrical tower on one side, the capacious verandas on the other lending a broad, roomy appearance that indicates ease and comfort. The residence is the center of wide spreading lawns. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 8 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 08:00:41 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 8, Part 4 JUDGE KIMBROUGH'S RESIDENCE Nothing more beautiful from an architectural standpoint could well be imagined than the residence of Judge W.W. Kimbrough. A description is hardly necessary. The picture explains itself. The building is of pressed brick, with brown stone trimmings. The entrance hall is a magnificent bit of work, as in fact are the entire interior appointemnts. This elegant residence is located nearly opposite the junction of Elmarch Avenue and East Pike Street. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 8 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 08:05:42 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 8, Part 5 J.W. MEGIBBEN'S RESIDENCE Out on Church Street Mr. J.W. Megibben has built one of the "toniest" residences in the city. A characteristic feature isthe harmonious blending of colors that proves so pleasing to the eye. It is a house of angles and gables thrown together in perfect symmetry, leaving a suggestion of a mingling of the old and new. Its furnishings are costly and magnificent. It is the scene of frequent social entertainments. In the foreground of the picture is Master Wolford Megibben, out for a ride on his pony. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 8 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 08:48:46 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 9, Part 1 IN OTHER STATES HARRISON'S CONTRIBUTION OF SUCCESSFUL MEN BRIEF SKETCHES OF SOME WHO HAVE MADE THEMSELVES FAMOUS ELSEWHERE Cynthiana and Harrison County have furnished their quota of what is termed the successful men of the country. Here are a few brief sketches of well-known people who sprang from the soil in this region: William Tell Coleman was born and reared in Harrison county. In his younger days he taught school. That was in the forties. With the discovery of gold in California he left for the west to seek his fortune. To him chiefly is due the idea of vigilance committees, when law and justice fell helpless before the attacks of roques, thieves and cut throats. Mr. Coleman placed himself at the head of the first committee, and in a few months order was restored. Coleman, many times a millionaire, made most of his money speculating in mining properties. He was seriously considered at one time as suitable presidential timber for the democratic party. He died in New York a few years ago. James L. Evans removed to Indiana in early life and engaged in mercantile pursuits and made a fortune. He entered politics and was twice elected to congress from the 11th district. He now lives in Noblesville, Ind. Mark Smith is another son of whom Harrison is proud. Arizona was the scene of his political triumphs, for a number of terms serving as delegate in Congress, having been elected by democrats. He is a brother of Dr. H.C. Smith and Jas. Smith, of the Broadwell neighborhood. John D. Evans went to Indiana with his father in 1836. He served as Major in the Union army, and afterwards was elected Auditor of the State. Caleb Walton West, familiarly known as "Cale," who for years was a successful attorney in Cynthiana, and was for one term county judge, was appointed Governor of Utah during President Cleveland's first term, and so ably did he fill the position that when Mr. Cleveland was again elected, after a lapse of four years, Mr. West was restored to his former position. John Henry was born and raised in Cynthiana. In early life he removed to Missouri. He has served his district as representative in Congress, and is now Circuit Judge in Kansas City. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 9 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 08:55:51 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 9, Part 2 J.S. WITHER'S RESIDENCE The colonial residence of Mr. J.S. Withers, facing the public square, is an object of admiration to every passer-by. The picture presented elsewhere gives a fair idea of its proportions, but the beautiful grounds must be seen to thoroughly appreciated the place. The interior appointments surpass in elegance any home in the city. The grand old residence has been the scene of many a splindid social triumph and its frame is known throughout the State. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 9 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 09:13:43 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 9, Part 3 THE MAPLES The elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Cason, of Cynthiana, Ky., as shown in the picture, entitled "The Maples," is an ideal house for a boarding house and especially for summer boarders. The rooms are large, light, airy, fresh and clean; ventilation unsurpassed. Fine halls and stairways, beautiful library, handsome sitting room, with verandas and porches running all around the house. Extensive grounds with garden and fruit trees, a lovely yard with shade trees and flowers. Fine cistern water for drinking, bath room and water works. Horses, vehicles, alderney cows, and Mr. and Mrs. Cason affable, polite and obliging. What more do you want? "ONE OF THE BOARDERS" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Miss Mattie Todd's home, with its garden of rare flowers, and Mr. Dick Remington's home adjoining, form two pleasant places on Pike street between the railroad and Church street. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ N.W. Frazer's and W.D. Frazer's residences in the western portion of the city are two elegant places. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Another beautiful part of the city is Walnut street from the Baptist church on one side and Mr. Sel Renaker's residence on the other to the old cemetery on the north. Among the line lie the homes of Sel Renaker, G.M. Dickey, the Catholic rectory, J.C. Hamilton, J.T. Simon, Dr. J.B. Adams, J.M. McDonald, the Episcopal rectory, Mrs. Kate Victor, Jno. W. Dickey, Dr. Josephus Martin, Chas. Lee Talbott, Daniel Shawhan, R.H. Wills, H.D. Frisbie. Three churches are on this street, the Roman Catholic, the Episcopal, the Baptist, all handsome structures. (Note: The R.H. Wills listed above was my great-grandfather) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 9 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 09:22:47 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 9, Part 4 JUDGE LAFFERTY'S HOME No description of Judge W.T. Lafferty's place is neccessary. The building is one of the latest erected in Cynthiana. It stands on the lot adjoining Hon. A.H. Ward's well known place. Of pressed brick with stone trimmings, the residence is one of the handsomest in the State. Beautiful, well-shaded grounds, winding walks and drives supplement the architectural splendor of the building. ~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 9 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 09:31:14 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 9, Part 5 The new depot of the L.&N. railroad is a pretty bit of architecture. While not so large as some others, it is the handsomest station on the K.C. Division and is appreciated by the people. Foster Cleary, the agent, and his corps of assistants, Walter Tate, Will Faerber and Kelly Ward constitute a working force that is efficient and popular. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The pumping station of the water works is a building that does credit to the city. It is located on the bank of the Licking near Abdallah Park. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Elmarch addition comprises the high ground east of the city, lying toward Battle Grove cemetery. It is a growing suburb of elegant residences and cozy homes and will no doubt at an early day be added to Cynthiana. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 9 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 09:43:51 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 9, Part 6 Probably the three oldest citizens in Cynthiana are Mr. Samuel January, Mr. Henry Cromwell and Mr. John Cronin. Mr. January has been a conspicuous figure in Cynthiana's history and today walks with as sprightly a step and as jaunty an air as a man forty years his junior. Mr. Cromwell even now follows his trade of wagon maker. He began the business here sixty-five years ago and has seen the town grow from an infant to one of the best business points in Kentucky. He is a great great grandfather, a distinction conferred upon few. The line consists of Henry Cromwell, Jas. W. Cromwell, a wealthy farmer, John M. Cromwell, teller in the National Bank of Cynthiana, and Henry Cromwell, Jr., a little fellow of but a few years and as bright and pretty as a picture. Mr. Cronin was born in Ireland but has lived here the most of his life. He is feeble now, but the days were when he stood up with the noblest citizens and helped work out the destiny of the town. He is a proud father and grandfather and is dear to the hearts of all who know him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 9 ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 10:00:42 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 9, Part 7 REV. ROLLA DYER The Rev. Rolla Dyer, the present rector of the Church of the Advent, was born in Deleware county, Ohio, September 21, 1851. The early years of his life were spent on the farm attending the common school while in session. About the time he had finished the common school course of study, Col. G.A. Frambes started a school for the better education of those who desired it, in a village near by. He was teacher or rare ability and under his instructor young Dyer was prepared for college. He was graduated from Kenyon college, at Gambier, O., with the degree of A.B. in the year 1876. Later college conferred upon him the degree of A.M. The next five years were spent on the farm, teaching and surveying, occupying much of his time. In 1880, having lost his wife by death, he decided to study for the ministry and for that purpose returned to Gambier, October 21, 1881, and entered the theological seminary and completed the course in 1885. During the last year of his theological course he was married the second time and was appointed assistant minister of Trinity church at Columbus, Ohio, under the Rev. H.C. Babcock, which position he filled for two years, residing part of the time in Gambier and the other part in Columbus. From there he went as a missionary to Dennison and Coshhocton, O., where he remained one year and a half. From there he received a call to rectorship of St. Paul's church, Medina, O., and filled the place for two years. He went to Paris, Ky., from Medina, which place he filled for two years. He came to Cynthiana April 3, 1892. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 9 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 09:04:20 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Hilton, Jarvis J, s/o Hilton, Sarah A. Jones - 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 191 JARVIS J. HILTON, a native of Indiana, was born September 21, 1855, in Morgantown, Morgan County. He was the second son and fourth child of Emsley C. and Sarah A. (Jones) Hilton, natives of Indiana and Kentucky respectively. His parents were married in Johnson County, Ind., where they remained for some time, removing thence to Morgan County, where his father followed cabinet-making and carpentering until his death, which occurred October 5, 1877. The mother at present resides in Morgantown. In April, 1869, Jarvis J. Hilton was employed as clerk in a general merchandise store, where he remained for three years. He then went into the employ of the National Publishing Company for a short time, after which he was in Franklin, Ind., for some time. Returning to Morgantown, he clerked for Samuel Rozengarten, a merchant in that place,until in the fall of 1877; afterward for another merchant in the town until December, 1878. Meanwhile he had been reading law, and in November, 1877, was admitted to the bar in Morgan County. He is at present extensively engaged in the practice of law and pension business in Martinsville. In 1881, he was appointed Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and served creditably for about two years. In April, 1877, he was married to Ida M. Skinner, daughter of George W. Skinner, a pioneer of Morgan County. By this union there was one child--Fred H., November 19, 1879. His wife dying, he was next married, May 6, 1880, to Flora B. Pervis, daughter of George C. pervis, a citizen of Johnson County. Mr. Hilton is a member of the I. O. O. F., and is at present Prelate of the K. of P., Anniversary Lodge, No. 89. Diana Flynn Springville, Lawrence Co., IN. ivie@tima.com ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 10:40:17 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 9, Part 8 MEXICAN WAR BRIEF TALE OF CYNTHIANA'S ROLE IN CONQUERING THE GREASERS LIST OF THE OFFICERS LIST OF THE KILLED AND WOUNDED In the war with Mexico, Cynthiana furnished a company of cavalry. Infantry companies were first formed but the 2d regiment at Frankfort was found full and the boys were compelled to straddle their firey steeds. The call was made May 22, 1846, and on June 6 the start for Louisville, the rendezvous, was made. One hundred and five men were enlisted. The officers were: John Shawhan, Captian; Henry VanHook, First Lieutenant; George Swinford, Second Leiutenant; Noah Patterson, Orderly Sergeant. As the compny passed through Cynthiana the streets were lined with sympathetic spectators. When the then Fowler's Cross Roads were reached, neighbors and friends were on hand with refreshments, and the same generous treatment was extended along the entire march through the country. At Leesburg Abner Monson was seized with a sad case of nostralgia, occasioned by recollections of a sorrowing mother and demostrations of the girl he left behind him. Arrangements for a substitute were effected and Abner returned. Citizens of Georgetown turned out in force to receive the recruits. A visit was paid to the old hero and slayer of Tecumseh, Richard M. Johnson, and the Indian boys whom he was educating, were inspected. The Colonel delivered a flattering speech in honor of the occasion, and declared that with 10,000 such men he could capture the ancient halls of the Montezumas in ninety days. At Louisville the Cynthiana contingent was added to eight companies under Col. Marshall, and mustered into service. Some of the boys became sick and were compelled to return home, but ninety-six out of the original 105 went into the service. >From Louisville the route lay to Memphis, thence to Little Rock and on through Arkansas and Texas to Port Lavacha on the Gulf. Will Duncan died on the trip. The Rio Grande was crossed and the enemy's country invaded. The Battle of Buena Vista on February 21 and 22 1847, was the company's first taste of real war. In that battle Capt. Shawhan's company lost these men: Corporal J.A. Jones, Privates D.P. Rogers, W. McClintock, James Pomeroy. Wounded: Captain John Shawhan, Wm. Snodgrass, I.S. Bryson, W.C. Parker, S.M. Vanhook, George H. Wilson, James Warford and Chas. H. Fowler. That was the only battle of consequence in which the men were engaged. Active hostilities were confined to the Gulf coast. While on their way to the City of Mexico, the company's services of twelve months expired, and about the first of July they were taken to New Orleans, paid off and discharged. It is believed that ten of the company yet survive; James Warford, of Millersburg; Wm. McChesney, of Lexington; Edmond Hawes, of Harrodsburg; Joseph Perrin of Falmouth; Dr. John Wall, of Flemingsburg; Orderly Noah Peterson, David Ross, Thomas Miller, George H. Givens, of Harrison, and Wes. B. Smith of Bourbon. The DEMOCRAT is indebted to Mr. Wes. B. Smith for the facts in this sketch. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 9 ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps V1 #196 *************************** 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.