ky-footsteps Sunday, 21 September 1997 Volume 01 : Number 241 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Edie Suttle Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 19:30:21 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Page 23, Part 3 LICKING VALLEY MILLS RIGGS, GARNETT & CO.'S SPLENDID FLOURING ESTABLISHMENT Over on the banks of South Licking, which now marks the foot of Walnut street, stands an ancient building of brick and stone that dates its erection with the early years of the nineteenth century. As far back as 1809 the building was constructed for use as a cotton factory--in those good old days when home-made goods were the rule and the step of the mercantile intruder was not upon the land. Afterwards grinding machinery supplanted the old-fashioned cotton loom, and Peck, Potts & Co. began as millers. They were supplanted by Peck & Vanhook, who in turn gave way to J.W. Peck. On January 2, 1882, Messrs. B.T. Riggs and Wm. C. Musselman bought the property, and on the death of Mr. Musselman, R.T. Riggs, formed the firm of Riggs, Garnett & Co., January 2, 1888, and under that name the business is conducted today. The original old brick building fitted with the latest improved machinery, is still used for milling purposes proper. An immense elevator has been added, and such other buildings and machinery as the growth of the business and the progress of the times demanded. Messrs. Riggs, Garnett & Co.'s trade is mostly local, being confined to Harrison and adjoining counties though occasionally they make shipments south. They buy their wheat and corn here, and distribute their output in the same locality. The mills have a capacity of one hundred barrels per day of twenty-four hours. The special brands manufactured are: "Crown Jewel", patent; "Blue Ribbon", fancy. They do general grinding business and are always busy. They are always in the market for cereals, and never bought from anybody but local producers. Mr. Garnett say that there shall be no distinction in the money question---they grind both the white and the golden, wheat and corn, and take toll for each. Capt. Riggs, the manager of the __________, enjoys the confidence of the public. His partners, Mr. Garnett and Mr. Ashbrook are in the same category, and ably back up the management. The Licking Valley Mills are an institution that does credit to the community, and adds materially to Cynthiana's reputation as a business point. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cynthiana Democrat, June 1896, Page 23 ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 18:42:27 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Johnson, William - Unknown Co JOHNSON, ALVIS, ELROD, WELLS, GRAY, BROCK, KCKINLEY, BAGGERLY "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 POLK TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 910 WILLIAM JOHNSON, a prominent citizen of Polk Township, is a native of Kentucky, where he was born December 20, 1822, and is the third in a family of six children born to William and Mary (Alvis) Johnson, who were natives respectively of Kentucky and Virginia, and came to this State in the year 1832, and settled near where our subject now resides. William, Jr., remained at home and assisted his parents on the farm until he attained the age of twenty-five years, receiving a limited education in the subscription schools of his day. November 11, 1847, his marriage with Elizabeth Elrod was solemnized, and to their union eight children were born, of which these five are now living: Sarah J., now Mrs. William Wells; Mary I., wife of N. H. Gray; Luanna E., consort of A. J. Brock; John W., unmarried, and Elizabeth C., now Mrs. Dennis McKinley. April 5, 1863, Mr. Johnson suffered the bereavement of losing his beloved wife. December 28, 1865, his nuptials with Mary A. (Wells) Baggerly were celebrated. Our subject's occupation has always been farming, and he has been quite successful in that pursuit. He now owns 410 acres, the greater part of which is yet in timber. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are members of the Christian Church. In politics he has been a life-long Democrat. ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 19:01:27 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Newlon, Richard - Unknown Co NEWLON, COLEMAN, BREWER, MCWEDDLE, CARTWRIGHT "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 POLK TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 911 RICHARD NEWLON (deceased), one of Polk Townships most prominent citizens, was a native of Kentucky, where he was born November 13, 1806, to William and Nancy Newlon, who came to this State about the year 1818, and settled in what is now Franklin Township. When young he received a very good education. February 8, 1833, he married Sarah Coleman, who bore him eleven children, of whom but three are now living: Mary A., now Mrs. Dennis Brewer; Lucy J., wife of McWeddle, and Samuel, who married Sarah Cartwright. His occupation was principally farming, at which he made a decided success, owning at the time of his death 500 acres of land, beside having amassed quite a large personal estate. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for about thirty years prior to his death, and also belonged to the Masonic fraternity. He died April 18, 1884, of cancer, which had bothered him for several years. In politics he was a Republican and could always be found a warm advocate of the principles of that party. July 8, 1863, he was grieved by the death of his beloved wife, Sarah A. September 6, 1869, Mary Cartwright became his second wife. Samuel now occupies and owns the old homestead, 160 acres of the old tract. ------------------------------ From: Edie Suttle Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 19:45:20 -0700 Subject: KY-F: CD, Harrison Co: Conclusion Dear Readers of KyFootsteps: All 23 pages of the Cynthiana Democrat Newspaper, June 1896, have been transcribed and posted to this list. I hope you all have enjoyed reading some of the History of Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky and its people. I will be scanning the pictures of the DEMOCRAT and forwarding them to Nancy for inclusion to the Harrison County Archives. I wish you all luck and success in your family research. Take Care. Edie Suttle ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 20:18:07 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Spurgeon, George M. - Russell Co SPURGEON, NEWCOMB, LEONARD, BLAKE, JACKSON, CRAMER "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 POLK TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 911 GEORGE M. SPURGEON, a prominent citizen of Polk Township, was a native of Russell County, Ky., where he was born April 20, 1825, being the youngest in a family of nine children born to Eli and Rachel (Newcomb) Spurgeon, who were natives of North Carolina and Maryland respectively, and came to this State in December of the year 1828, settling on the farm now owned by our subject. George has always lived on the old homestead farm. His mother died September 5, 1848, and his father November 16, 1857. He received in early life a limited education, such as the facilities of his day afforded. January 30, 1845, his marriage with Evaline Leonard was solemnized, and to their union the following named four children have been born: Franklin, who married Cora Blake; Perry, whose wife was Caroline Jackson; Newton, unmarried; Paris, whose consort was Jane E. Cramer. Our subject's occupation has always been farming, and he has been very successful in that pursuit. He now owns 170 acres of well-improved land. He makes a specialty of raising large fruits. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, but is now demit from the Salem Lodge. In politics he is a stanch Democrat, and interests himself in the political affairs of the community in which he lives. He served as Township Assessor one term. ------------------------------ From: Diana Flynn Date: Sat, 20 Sep 1997 23:42:45 -0400 Subject: KY-F: BIO: Burcham, John F s/o Burcham, James & Rachel Evans - Unknown Co BURCHAM, EVANS, LUSK, REID "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA PAGE 899 JOHN F. BURCHAM, a native of Jackson County, Ind., was born December 18, 1832, and was the oldest of nine children born to James and Rachel (Evans) Burcham, both natives of Kentucky, from which State the former, when a boy, came with his parents to Indiana, and settled in Jackson County, being among the first settlers of the county. His father was compelled to build a stockade around his house as a protection against the Indians. He was married in 1830. He became one of the largest land-owners in Jackson County, where he lived until 1849. He then removed his family to Washington County, where he lived until his death, August 31, 1879. In addition to his property in Jackson County he had between 800 and 900 acres in Washington County. His wife is still living, at the advanced age of seventy-nine years. John F. Burcham remained at home until his marriage, April 10, 1866, to Zella Lusk, a daughter of Robert and Mary (Reid) Lusk. He then bought the farm of 160 acres upon which he still resides. He is now one of the largest farmers in the county, having over 1,300 acres in this and Jackson Counties. He has four children: James L., Robert M., Paul F. and Louisa Pauline Belle. During the war Mr. Burcham was a strong Union man. He was captured by Morgan when on his raid, and imprisoned for one day in the court house at Salem. He lost a valuable horse and a gun on the occasion. JAMES F. BURCHAM, a brother of the preceding, like him is one of the most prominent farmers of the county. He was born November 1, 1846. He received his education in the common schools, with two years in the High School at Salem. He remained at home until after attaining his majority. He then bought the farm now owned by Robert Lusk, which he kept for about twelve years. In 1871 he removed to the farm where he has since resided. He owns about 700 acres in this and Jackson Counties. He was married December 27, 1869, to Belle M. Lusk, a native of Washington County, and a daughter of Robert and Mary (Reid) Lusk. Six children--Mary R., Isaiah F., James T., John S., Isabella P. and William F.--have been born to them, all of whom are living. Both he and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. Politically Mr. Burcham is a Republican. ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps V1 #241 *************************** 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.