ky-footsteps-digest Thursday, May 21 1998 Volume 01 : Number 021 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 00:32:12 -0500 From: Mary Cinnamon Subject: KFY: BIBLE: Cinnamond, Mercer Co I am enclosing the bible transcription in the e-mail as requested, not as an attachment (though I truly wanted to play with it in Print Shop). The writer's "notes" were italicized in the document. I lost that piece of format when I inserted it in this message, so I've put her notes in brackets. I transcribed exactly as it was written since editing history is a no-no in my book. Mary Self Interpreting New Testament (Family Bible of Corrine Cinnamon Property of James H. and Hazel Mae Cinnamon In the possession of Mary Cinnamon Transcribed by Mary Cinnamon on 4/24/98) John W. Moore, born Aug 29, 1811 Susannah Moore Cinnamond,, Feb 8, 1835 John A. Cinnamond, Aug 2, 1819 (Dad's father) James Bowen Cinnamond, Apr 20 1841 Susan Jane Cinnamond, May 15 1842 (Half sister to dad) John Alvin Cinnamond, Mar 12, 1844 (Half brother to dad) Sarildah Emerine Cinnamond, Aug 19, 1852 Sarah Elizabeth Cinnamond, Oct 10, 1864 Mary Alice Cinnamond, Feb 20 1856 Martha Elen Cinnamond, Jun 17 1857 William T. Cinnamond, Apr 21 1846 (Half brother to dad, mother's husband) Alfred Brunner Cinnamond, Jan 2, 1863 Harrison Herndon Cinnamond, Sept 19, 1865 M.M. Cinnamond, Oct 19, 1868 (1868-21) Mildred Ann Cinnamond, Oct 19,1849 Sarelda E. Cinnamond, died Feb 16, 1848 (Grandpa's) James Bowen Cinnamond died Oct 1848 Notes: (1) Cover intact but pages citing publisher and publication date missing (2) Italics indicate writer’s notations (3) Spelling variation for the surname used throughout (Cinnamond) (4) Items within the pages of Corrine’s bible included: - --A lock of Etta Cinnamon’s hair; - --A lock of what is believed to be Lulie Cinnamon’s hair; - --Dried flowers; - --Obits from the Gadsden (ALA) Daily Times News, June 28, 1915; one for the death of a Mr.Springate, son of Richard Springate of Mercer County and uncle of Grover Springate of Springville; another for Sidney Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Johnson of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky; - --An old photograph of a man and woman who appear to be husband and wife, - --And the following hand-written recipe 1 teaspoon fresh cream 3 drops of spirits of camphor in eye glass wash every night for two are three weeks Be ready for bed before using and tie a silk handkerchief over eyes untill morning Make fresh every day ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 09:08:07 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Evans - Monroe Co History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Indiana Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Patoka Township, page 419-20 CAPT. NATHAN EVANS, one of the early citizens of Winslow, Ind., is a son of James M. and Louise (Curtis) Evans. The father was born near Murfreesboro, Tenn., and the mother at Tompkinsville, Ky. About 1844 he came to this county and followed school teaching, carpentering, cabinet-making, shoe- making and milling. He lived in Winslow until 1864, when he passed from among the living. His widow still lives and is the wife of Maston Holland. Nathan was born in Harrison County, Ind., July 27, 1839. When the cloud of rebellion rose threateningly in the South, he shouldered his musket and enlisted in Company G, Fifty-eighth Indiana Infantry, July 20, 1861. At Stone River, Chickamauga and Mission Ridge, he, with the other heroes of Company G, fought bravely for the preservation of the Union. After a veteran furlough of thirty days, he rejoined his corps and went on that long and perilous march to Savannah. In July, 1862, he was commissioned first lieutenant, and three months later he arose to the position of captain. He was honorably discharged in 1865 after nearly four years' faithful service. For injuries received in the war he receives, as a slight compensation, $17 per month. From the families of three Evans brothers, eleven Union soldiers were furnished. Mr. Evans is a member of the G.A.R., and is a staunch Republican, but cast his first vote for Douglas. March 24, 1864, he wedded Paralee Crane, born May 18, 1846, daughter of Henry H. and Frances (Broyles) Crane. They are the parents of four children: Laura, Robert, Helen and Lee. In 1875 Mr. Evans was chosen justice of the peace, which office he ably filled for four years. He is a good carpenter and contractor and stands high in the opinion of all. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 09:09:40 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: McCoy - Warren Co History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Indiana Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Patoka Township, page 425 WILLIS F. McCOY, merchant, of Winslow, Pike Co., Ind. is a son of Stark and Marinda (Kelsey) McCoy, who were natives of Warren County, Ky., where the father was born about 1828. He followed farming in his native State until 1857, when he moved to Illinois. He took several trips to Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas, but always returned to the Sucker State where he still lives, being married to Celia McKinzie, his first wife having died in 1858. Willis was born in Warren County, Ky., December 25, 1851. The education he received in boyhood was very limited, and up to the age of twenty-one, the only school book he possessed, was an old "blue-back" spelling book. He was unable to write his own name but by continued exertion and ambition, he has now a very good business education. He followed the occupation of farming in Illinois, until 1881, when he came to this county. A year later he purchased a stock of drugs of G.B. Ashby, and commenced the drug business in Winslow. January 12, 1882, Lucinda Aust, born May 24, 1847, in Kentucky, became his wife, and to their union one child was born, Mary May. Mr. McCoy is a Democrat, and cast his first vote for Tilden. He is an excellant citizen and successful business man. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 10:31:04 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Harrison - Madison Co History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Indiana Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Madison Township, page 443 JOSEPH L. HARRISON was born April 19, 1850, in Pike County, Ind. He is one of a family of five sons and three daughters of Otho and Mary A. (Evans) Harrison, who were natives of Madison County, Ky., and born in 1807 and 1810 respectively. The father was of German descent and always led the life of a farmer. He was married in his native State and came to Indiana in 1834 and purchased 220 acres of land in Pike County. He lived here for about forty years, and then traded for another farm of 116 acres and received $40 per acre for his additional land. He died in October, 1876. The mother is yet living and is in her seventy-sixth year. Joseph L. received a common school education. He made his home with his people until he was twenty-five years old. December 1, 1875, he married Lucretia Grubb, daughter of Henry and Jane Grubb, born November, 1847, in Pike County. They have one child named Lydia. They rented the home place for five years after their marriage, but now own eighty acres of good land. He is a firm Democrat in politics and cast his first vote for Horace Greeley. In 1882 he was elected township assessor for four years, his time expiring in the spring of 1885. He has given the best satisfaction as an officer and is much esteemed as a citizen. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 10:32:18 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Malott - Jefferson Co History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Indiana Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Madison Township, page 444 WILLIAM B. MALOTT was born in Pike County, Ind., June 3, 1823, and is a son of Elijah and Celia (Kinman) Malott. The father was of French extraction and was born April 10, 1796, in Jefferson County, Ky. When a young man nineteen or twenty years of age he left his native State and came to Pike County, where he married and purchased 200 acres of land, where he yet lives. He was one of the first white settlers in the county and came here when the Indians were very numerous and he and family were compelled to seek protection in a block-house. The mother was of German lineage and was born in Georgia, August 13, 1804, she died on her birthday in 1872. Subject received a limited education, owing to the newness of the country and the absence of free schools. October 3, 1844, he wedded Cynthia Ann Lewis, daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth Lewis. She was born June 26, 1826, in Gibson County, Ind. They became the parents of six children: Perry (deceased), Clinton, Elizabeth, wife of John McAtee, Rozellar (wife of William Jones), Jackson and Grant. Mr. Malott is an energetic and shrewd business man and owns 295 acres of excellant land, furnished with good buildings. In politics he is a Republican and cast his first vote for Zachary Taylor. In 1844 he was nominated and elected township trustee but resigned in favor of Reason Malott. His wife is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 10:33:32 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Stewart - Warren Co History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Indiana Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Madison Township, page 448 BURWELL J. STEWART was born in Petersburg, Ind., August 25, 1818, and is said to have been the first child born on the site of that town. His parents were Thomas and Elizabeth (Simonton) Stewart. The father was previously married to Rachel Wright, by whom he is the father of one child, now living in Kansas. Thomas was born in Virginia, and raised in Warren County, Ky. When a young man he was a volunteer in the war of 1812, and was sent into Pike County, Ind., and liking the country he resolved to locate there, which he did some time after marrying his first wife. They came on pack horses, and settled on a farm in the above named county. The father filled a number of different offices, and was a member of the State Legislature about nine terms. He died November 6, 1850. The mother was born in North Carolina, but was raised in Ohio. She came to Indiana, when quite young. Her death occurred December 24, 1848. Our subject was raised on the old homestead, and now owns part of the old place. His education is somewhat limited, but he was aided very much in his studies by Maj. John McIntyre. About 1836 he began flat-boating, and went to New Orleans every winter. June 5, 1845, he married Hemmer Ann Catt, and they became the parents of eight children, two dying in infancy. Six sons were raised to manhood, but only five are now living: Lawrence W. (decesed), Alexander L., John T., Stephen A.D., Robert M. and Clarence P. Mr. Stewart is a Democrat. His eldest son, Lawrence, now deceased, was a cripple from childhood. He acquired a good education and graduated from the State Normal. He was elected to the Legislature in 1876-77, and was county superintendent of schools of Pike County two terms, his death occurring while in office. The other sons are farmers, and are doing well, financially. The two youngest are yet at home. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 13:34:28 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Cooke - Fayette Co History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Indiana Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Marion Township, page 450 THOMAS J.J. COOKE is the son of Thomas H. and Mary Cooke. The father was born in Gloucestershire, England, in 1775, and the mother in Fayette County, Ky., and to their union six children were born, only three of whom are living. The mother died in 1828, and two years after her death the father remarried, his second wife being Priscilla Pierson, of Kentucky. They have four living children. The father departed this life in 1845. Our subject was born August 17, 1826, in Fayette County, Ky., and June 18, 1850, Mary J. Deuberry became his wife. Her death occurred March 23, 1870, and five years later he married Jane M. Eaton of Pike County. To them were born three children: Edward E. (deceased), Thomas H. and Cecelia E. Mr. Cooke's political views are Republican. He was a soldier in the late war, and was in Company H, Eightieth Indiana Infantry, and in an engagement was wounded by a musket ball. He received his discharge March 21, 1865, and since that time has been a successful farmer. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 13:35:45 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Anderson - Mercer & Laurel Cos History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Indiana Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Marion Township, page 449-50 WILLIAM T. ANDERSON was born in Dubois County, Ind., December 13, 1833, and is a son of Andrew and Mary Anderson, who were natives of Mercer County, Ky. The mother died in 1844, and the father took for his second wife Obedience Williams, of Kentucky. They are among the old pioneer settlers of Indiana, who came here in 1816. He married in Indiana, and settled on a farm in Dubois Coutny, where both parents died. Our subject remained with his parents until he attained the age of eighteen years, when he began working for himself. January 10, 1856, he took for his life companion, Nancy Jones, of Laurel County, Ky., and they became the parents of nine children: Sebastian, Mary Josephine (deceased), Ella (deceased), Clora, (wife of Zeno Hobbs), Andrew and Amanda (twins), May, William Beecher and Eva. Mr. Anderson and family are earnest workers in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and aid by their influence and money, all enterprises for the public good. Mr. Anderson is a Republican, and was county commissioner of Pike County for three years. He is a successful farmer, and a worthy and useful citizen. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 13:44:40 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Moenkhaus - Jefferson Co History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Indiana Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Dubois County, Patoka Township, page 638 CHARLES MOENKHAUS, proprietor of the St. George Hotel, Huntingburgh, Ind., was born in Louisville, Ky., March 18, 1860, and is one of seven children born to the marriage of William Moenkhaus and Fredrica Ramsbrok, who are natives of Germany. Charles came to Dubois County with his parents when a child, and was raised by them in Huntingburgh, receiving a fair German and English education. He was engaged in the hotel business with his father until February, 1883, when he assumed control of the business, and has conducted it successfully ever since. The St. George is the best hotel in the town or county, and commands the leading local and transient trade and is well and comfortably furnished throughout. February 4, 1883, he married Louisa Bretz, a native of Dubois County. He and wife are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and he is a Democrat, and successful and enterprising young business man. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 16:28:05 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Pendlay - Lincoln & Wayne Cos History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Indiana Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Dubois County, Columbia Township, page 769 JOHN PENDLAY, a native of Lincoln County, Ky., was born June 1, 1831, and is the second son of Joshua and Jane A. (Darter) Pendlay, natives of Virginia, where they were married. They soon after settled in Kentucky, where the father died. Some years later the mother came to Indiana and died in Lawrence County of that State. Our subject received a limited education and followed farming as an occupation. February 2, 1854, he wedded Matilda J., daughter of Stephen and Susan (Highenbotham) Owens of Wayne County, Ky. This lady has presented her husband with ten children, namely: Giles (deceased), Andrew J., Nancy D., Samuel W. L., Lemuel R., Martin S., Theodore, Alonzo, Malinda F. and Nora B. Mr. Pendlay is a wide awake farmer and owns 279 acres of first-class land. During the Rebellion his patriotic feelings were aroused, and he enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Forty-Fifth Indian Volunteer Infantry, January 20, 1864. February 1, 1865, he was discharged, owing to expiration of service. Mr. Pendlay is a Democrat in politics and an esteemed citizen. ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps-digest V1 #21 ********************************* 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.