ky-footsteps-digest Friday, June 5 1998 Volume 01 : Number 405 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 4 Jun 1998 19:09:05 -0400 From: "Smith, Elizabeth" Subject: KFY: DEED: Jackson to M. Rees, Bath Co Bath Co., KY Deed Book S Page 46-47 Jackson To } Deed M. Rees This Indenture made and entered into this 28th day of September 1849 Between James C. Jackson and Ann his Wife of the county of Bath and State of Kentucky of the one part and Michael Rees of the county of Bath and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth that the said James C Jackson and Ann his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of two hundred & thirty two & 50/100 dollars current money of Kentucky to them in hand paid the receipt hereof is hereby acknowledged have granted bargained and Sold and by these presents do grant bargain and confirm unto him the Said Michael Rees, his heirs &c all that tract or parcil Situate lying and being in the county of Bath on the Waters of Main Licking containing one acre one quarter and eighteen-poles and bounded as follows towit Begining at a Stake on the bank of Licking nearly -?-ing the S.W. corner of ?ade Clavills house thence down the river S25 W 8 poles to a Stake thence S 61.3 E 28.3 poles to a Stake on the west Side of the Little Flat creek road thence with Said road N 7 E 85 poles to a Stake thence N 61.30 W 25:7 poles to the Beginning together With all and Singular the premises there unto belonging in in any wise appertaning to have and to hold the land hereby conveyed with its appurtences unto him the Said Mickel Rees his heirs and assigns forever and the Said James C. Jackson and Ann his wife for themselves their executors and administratirs the tittle to the aforesaid tract of land and premises unto him the Said Michiel Rees his heirs or assigns against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons claiming by from or under them do and Will Warrant and forever defend -?- from nor against the claim or claims of no other person or persons Whatever as this is intended a quit claim Deed In testimony Whereof the said James C. Jacksin and Ann his wife have hereunto Set their hands and afixed their Seals the day and date just above Written M North Witness Jas. C. Jackson Seal James Workman ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 4 Jun 1998 19:18:16 -0400 From: "Smith, Elizabeth" Subject: KFY: DEED: Mitchell to Jackson, Bath Co Bath Co., KY Deed Book O Page 238-239 Mitchell To } Deed Jackson This Indenture made and entered into this 2nd day of January One thousand eight hundred and forty six Between Alfred Mitchell and Susan Mitchell his wife of the County of Bath and State of Kentucky of the one part and James C Jackson of the county and State aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that the aforesaid Alfred Mitchell & Susan his wife for and in Consideration of the some of One hundred & twenty dollars to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have granted bargained and sold & do by these presents grant bargain sell and confirm unto him the said James C Jackson his heirs or assigns all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Bath on the waters of little Flat Creek Containing Nineteen Acres and bounded as follows to wit Begining at a stake near a sycamore on the west bank of the Creek thence West 9 poles a stake thence S 5 degrees W 39.1 poles to a stone in a brach thence up the same N 81degrees 70 W 68 poles to a buckeye stump in Kincaid's line thence N 44 degrees 30 E 100 poles to a beech Corner to R Lock thence with his heirs S 12 degrees 30 E46 poles to the beginning. Together with all and singular the premises thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining to have and to hold the land hereby conveyed with its appertances unto him the said James C Jackson his heirs or assigns forever & the said Alfred Michell and Susan his wife for themselves their heirs Executors & administrators the title to the aforesaid land and premises unto him the said James C Jackson his heirs and assigns forever. But if said land should be lost by any other claim then the said Alfred Mitchell is to refund the purchase money without Interest-In Testimony whereof the said Alfred Mitchell and Susan his wife hath set Their hands and seals the date first above written. his Witness Alfred x Mitchell Seal Moses Deskins mark James Workman her Susan x Mitchell mark State of Kentucky Bath County } sct We James Workman and Moses Deskins Justices of the peace for said County do hereby certify that Alfred Mitchell and Susanah Mitchell his wife parties to the within deed personally appeared before us in our presents and Subscribed and acknowledged the same to be their act and deed we having previously examined the Susanah Mitchell apart from her husband and She with her own freewill and consent relinquished her right of Dower in the said Land and desired us to Certify the said acknowledgement to the Clerk of the Bath County Court in order that the said deed might be recorded Given under our hands and seals this 2nd day of January 1846 James Workman Seal Moses Deskins Seal State of Kentucky Bath County } Sct I William N Sudduth Deputy for William M Sudduth Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do Certify that this deed from Alfred Mitchell and Susanah his wife to James C. Jackson was this day Received by me in my Office and ordered to be recorded. Whereupon the same together with the certificate thereon -?- has been duly admitted to record in my office as the Law directs Given under my hand as deputy aforesaid this 12 day of January 1846. W. N. Sudduth ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 4 Jun 1998 19:20:49 -0400 From: "Smith, Elizabeth" Subject: KFY: DEED: Neal to Jackson, Nicholas Co Nicholas Co., KY Deed Book O Page 143-144 Neal Henry To } deed Jackson J.C. 13.0.8. W. Licking This Indenture made this 24th day of February one Thousand Eight hundred and forty seven, between Henry Neal and Martha Neal his wife of the first part of the State of Kentucky and County of Nicholas and James C Jackson of the County of Bath and State aforesaid witnesseth That the parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and four dollars and forty cents to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged: hath granted bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant bargain sell and confirm unto the said James C. Jackson his heirs and assigns that tract or parcel of land situate and being in the County of Nicholas on the water of Main Licking River containing Thirteen acres and Eight poles and bounded as follows to wit, Begining at a forked Beech on the bank of Licking corner to John Berry-Thence S 39 W. 13.4 poles to a small beech. Thence N 4 E 50 poles to a small beech and Elm Sapling on the South side of a small hollow Thence N 58 degrees 30' W 14.3 poles to a set stone Thence N.15 degrees 30' E 56 poles to a stone on the North side of a deep hollow in George Floras line. Thence with his line S.50 E. 35.4 poles to two Sugar trees and Dogwood on the bank of the River. Thence up the same S.20 degrees 30' W. 62.6 poles to a Buckeye stump. Thence south 21.5 poles to the place of the Beginning. Together with all and singular the premises thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining. To have and to hold the land hereby conveyed and the appurtenances unto the said James C Jackson his heirs and assigns forever and the said Henry Neal and Martha his wife their heirs and assigns the above described tract of land and premises unto the said James C. Jackson his heirs and assigns against the claim or claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever and will forever warrant and defend by these presents. In Testimony whereof the said Henry Neal and Martha Neal his wife have hereunto set their hands and annexed their seals the day and date above written his Henry x Neal Seal mark her Martha x Neal Seal mark Commonwealth of Kentucky Nicholas County Court I (Clerk's name--I can't figure it out) clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify that this deed from Henry Neal and Martha Neal his wife, to James C. Jackson, was on this day produced to me in my office to me in my office, And acknowledged by the said Henry Neal to be his act and deed. And the said Martha Neal being examined by me privily and apart from her husband declared that she did freely and willingly seal and deliver said writing and wishes not to retract it: and acknowledged the said writing again shown and explained to Her, to be her act and deed, and consenteth that the same may be recorded. Given under my hand this 25th day of March 1847-- (Clerk's Name); CnCC State of Kentucky Sct I (Clerk's name) clerk of the Nicholas County Court, do certify that this Deed from Henry Neal & wife to James C. Jackson with the foregoing certificate thereon written was on this day produced to me in my office and ordered to be recorded. Whereupon said Deed & certificate, together with this certificate hath been duly admitted to record in said office. Given under my hand this 21st day of July 1847. (Clerk's Name); CnCC ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 4 Jun 1998 19:36:29, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt. Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1897, Rockcastle Co Oct 9, 1897 (cont) LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Fresh bakers bread twice a week at W.G. Adams R.D. Cook of Scaffold Cane, called on us Wednesday If you wish to know the latest styles ask Mrs Cleo Brown Deputy Collectors Austin and Helburn were here this week Reubin Mullins gave us a nice order for job work this week Born---to the wife of Jones Hiatt a girl, on Saturday last Schuyler Colfax Forbus of Cooksburg was here Monday and Tuesday last Sam'l Kinley left a stalk of pop corn at this office bearing eleven full ears Mrs Mary Hayes of Wildied, is the guest of Mrs S.C. Franklin this week Section Foreman Ed Wodall has been tendered the Lebanon section Miss Annie Thompson was awarded the gold medal in the contest here last week Deputy Collector Colyer with a posse destroyed two stills on Clear creek last week George Faris of Lancaster has been nominated by the Democrats for State Senator Supervisor Stark will be transferred from Livingston to the Short Line division R.L. Brown was nominated for magistrate by the Democrats in the Brown and Bordhead precincts Miss Martha Rector living at Jones Hiatt's who has been seriously ill for some time is improving W.a. Morrow spoke here thursday in the interest of his father's canvas for the nomination for Circuit Judge Misses Eliza and Delia Coffey two pretty little ladies of near Wildie were shopping and visiting friends here on Friday of last week Editor Walton is correct about double column editorials. Its straining on the eyes as a frog said when a cart wheel passed over his head Deputy Sheriff Reuben Mullins arrested Jeff Adams near Langford on a charge of horse stealing at Bloomington, Indiana. Adams will be taken there in a few days Mrs Will W. Grimes of near Lexington sister of our foreman, S.C. Franklin, arrived Wednesday evening. She will remain with him till the Holidays Jim Frank Prewitt and Bill Walker raised two orders, given by Geo Fish from $1.35 to $5.35. They were arrested and lodged in jail but afterwards compromised the business and were released. Sheriff W.G. Mullins has insttuted suit against J.J. Wood who was his deputy up to Jan 1st, 97, to recover $898.08 alleged to be balance due from Wood on back tax and other tax collections. Miss Bettie Pennington of Oakley, Ky who has been the guest of the Misses Pennington has returned home GONE TO SCHOOL--Mt. Vernon's rising young physician Dr Monroe Pennington left Tuesday night for Louisville Midical College to attend lectures. The doctor is fast building up a large prectice and has been very successful with his patients. He is not a good looking man but a head full of brains takes the place of tis deficiency in beauty. He is a hard student, an honest upright gentleman, and will always be found battling for that, that is right. There is a bright future for Monroe Pennington and when his name is written high up on the cliff of fame, no one will be more proud than I. NILKNARF Mrs King mother of Mrs A. Pennington after a short visit here returned to her home in Laurel on Saturday last The state board has sent a certificate to our fellow townsman, W.A.B. Davis, certifying to his qualification and fitness for Supertendent of Schools For sale or exchange a good farm of 140 acres, 8 room dwelling with out buildings. 500 bearing fruit trees. Near Hickory Grove church. JESSE ROBERTS J.J. cook showed us the Commission of his father . M.J. Cook, Commissary of Subsistance issued 21st day of February 1865 and signed by Abraham Lincoln and F.M. Stanton LIVINGSTON New store--W.S. Cummins has opened a family fancy grocery store in the Cook store house at the end of the new bridge. Miss Alzie Thompson requests us to say that a great many owe her for the city papers and that she needs the money and must have it to pay her bills. We say pay the little girl W.C. Johnson and Miss Susie Ballard, of Cooksburg, this county ran away and were married at Jellico, Tenn., on last Saturday, 2nd. Miss Ballard is a daughter of Capt. Tom Jim Ballard, of that place. Mr Johnson is said to be an excellent young man, honest and of a good family PUBLIC SALE..On October 29 a farm 200 cares. 120 acres under cultivation; well watered and timbered. House of four rooms, barn, granery & two tenant houses. Situated on Somerset road five miles from Mt. Vernon. Will also sell on same day three head of horses, 3 head of cattle and some sheep. Also household and kitchen furniture. Terms made known on day of sale. Wagon and farming implements will be sold. MRS ELIZABETH LAWRENCE ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 05 Jun 1998 10:17:09 +0300 From: Maria Troutman Subject: KFY: OBITS: Sturgis News, May 1998, Union Co Copied with the permission of The Sturgis News, Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky, Wednesday, May 20, 1998, Number 20, Obits on page 2. DANNY K. HEDGEPATH Danny K. Hedgepath, 46, Sturgis, died 3am in his residence on Thursday, May 14. Danny was born July 5, 1951 to the late John and Katherine Hedgepath. He was an avid motorcycle rider and he loved to fish. He was a long time farm hand and friend to Joe Woodring of Sturgis. Mr. Hedgepat was a member of the DeKoven Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his sister Gracie Ricketts and brother in law Tom Ricketts, December 1997. Survivors include, his wife of 20 years, the former Kathy Hunter Hedgepath, formerly of Morganfield, one son, John Daniel of Sturgis, two step dauthters, Tammy Hale of Uniontown and Augusta McMain of DeKoven; one step son, Bobby Wayne McMain of Danville, IL; three step grandchildren, Kelsee McMain, Kanine McMain, and Madison Hale; four sisters, Patsy Ricketts of Morganfield, Judy Crawford of DeKoven, Sarah Courtney of Vincennes, IN and Polly Jones of Dawson Springs; six brothers, Bobby Hedgepath of DeKoven, Doug Hedgepath of Newton Falls, OH, Mickey Hedgepath of Morganfield, Darrell Hedgepath of DeKoven, Larry Hedgepath of Sturgis and Ritchie Jones of Sturgis. Funeral services were Saturday, May 16 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis, with burial at Caseyville Cemetery in Union County, Brother Pete Hedgepath officiated the service. (Personal note, Brother Pete Hedgepath is the son of Bobby Hedgepath) ALVA NELSON STARKEY JR. Alva Nelson Starkey Jr. 69, Morganfield, died May 13th at his residence. Mr. Starkey was a member of First Baptist Church of Morganfield and a member of American Legion, Griggs-Alvey Post in Morganfield. He was a veteran of Korean War and a past commander of VFW Post 5486 in Sullivan. He was worked at Robertson-Quinn Motors of Sturgis for 19 years and P&M Coal Co and Island Creek Coal Co for 20 years. Mr. Starkey was born in Harrisburg, IL in 1929 to the late Alva N. Starkey and Harriet (Stewart) Starkey. He is preceded in death by one brother, Roy Starkey and his parents, Alva & Harriet Starkey. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Starkey of Morganfield, one daughter, Sherry Freer of Pride; five sons, Mark Starkey of Sturgis; Paul Starkey of Morganfield; John Starkey of Columbus, MS, Matthew Starkey of Sturgis and David Starkey of Morganfield.; two sisters, Susie Williams of Sturgis; Edna Birkner of Gadsden, AL; seven step children; Roger Lalik of Henderson, Charlie Wright, Kenny Wright, Harry Wright, Diane Carrier, Gary Wright, Patsy Wright; two great grandchildren; one special granddaughter "Little Sarah"; one step grandson, Andy Peoples. Services were Friday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield with burial at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Morganfield. ROGER D. MARKHAM Roger D. Markham, 39, Princeton, died Sunday, May 17 at Camdenton, MO. Roger was born in Morganfield 1958. Survivors include his wife, Victoria Markham of Princeton, his mother and father, Reba and Duel Markham of Fredonia; his maternal grandfather, Dock E. "Buster" Wright of Sturgis; one daughter, Michelle Markaham of Princeton; three sons, Brian, Matthew and Michael Markham all of Princeton; one sister, Tanay Miller of Danvers, IL; one brother, Edward Markham of Manito, IL and one granddaughter, Rebecca of Princeton. Services are today at 1pm at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis. Burial will follow at Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis. LEE REDDING Lee Allen Redding, 77, died Wednesday night at Community Methodist Hospital. He owend Lee Redding's Plumbing and Heating and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Temple and the Kentucky Historical Society. Surviving are a siter, Margie Bingemer of Sturgis; two brothers, Vogel and Roy, both of Louisville; two grandchildren, Tim Redding nad Lis Crossett; two great granddaugthers and neices and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche E. in 1993, daughter Marjenia Redding in 1997, and a son Charles Manual Reddings in 1969. Services were Monday at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home with burial in Fernwood Cemetery. Subscription information- The Sturgis News, P. O. Box 218, Sturgis, Ky 42459; Union & surrounding counites $9.54; Elsewhere in KY $13.78; and Out of State, $16.00. It is published every Wednesday. I am not affliated with them, just posting for your information. -- Maria ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 05 Jun 1998 09:40:53 +0300 From: Maria Troutman Subject: KFY: OBITS: Sturgis News, April 1998, Union Co Copied with permission of The Sturgis News, Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky, Wednesday April 15, 1998, Number 15, obits on page 2. ELLA LEE SUTTON Ella Lee Sutton, 86, Henderson, died Wednesday at Community Methodist Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Elvis Sutton; one daughter, Martha Jean Sutton; and two sons, David Sutton and George Earl Sutton. Survivors include three daughters, Etta Triplett of Georgia and Gloria J. Stanley and Rebecca Roark, both of Henderson; two sons, Phillip Sutton and Paul Sutton, both of Henderson; on sister, Lyda Rigdon of Union County; two brothers, James Sutton of Cairo and Bill Sutton of Henderson; 24 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. Services were Friday at Tapp Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Stanley officiated. Burial was at Fernwood Cemetery. JAMES HENRY ROSE James Henry Rose, 79, Morganfield, died Wednesday at Redbanks nursing home in Henderson. Survivors include his wife, Katie B.; three daughters, Daisey Mae Cabell, Anna Mae Rose and Mary Gold; four step daughters; one foster daughter, Nora Lee Smith; four sons, James Junior Rose, John Rose, Robert E. Rose, and Charles William Rose and six other stepsons; one brother, Robert Earl Rose of Long Beach, CA; 24 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services were Saturday at Bowman Chapel CME Church in Morganfield. The Rev. Ira Higgins officiated. Burial was at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Morgafield. CHRIS ALLEN ROSE Chris Allen Rose, 37, Henderson, formerly of Morganfield, died Sunday in Henderson. He was preceded in death by his father, Denver Rose in 1977. Survivors include his daughter, Mandy Mathis of Morganfield; mother, Allie Mae Adkin of Ceredo, WV; step father, Chester Adkins of Ceredo, WV; three sisters, Nina Legg and Mary Sheppard, both of Henderson, Tina Marks of Jackson, TN and a niece and six nephews. Services were Tuesday at Whitsell Funeral Home with burial in Odd Fellow Cemetery in Morganfield. Rev. Earl Burgess officiated. LAWRENCE J. BLAKE "GEARJAMMER" Lawrence Blake, 56, Marion, died Tuesday at home. Survivors include his wife; Glenda Blake; one son, Eddie Blake of Marion; three daughters, Karen Hines of Morganfield, Janet Wahl of NC, and Christina Morris of Sturgis; a brother, Omen Blake of Dycusburg; five sisters, Loistene Kennedy of Prineton, Thelma Brown of Frances, Dottie Patton of Frances, Alimaye Belt of Marion, and Betty Glenn of Dycusburg, and several nieces and nephews. Services were Thursday at Gilbert Funeral Home, with burial at Rosebud Cemetery. Rev. Donnie Winters officiated. MARION L. BENGE SR. Marion L. Benge Sr. 72, Madisonville, formerly of DeKoven, died Wednesday in Crofton. A retired carpenter, he was a member of Local 60 Indianapolis. He was also a US Navy WWII veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife Doris, who died in 1997. Survivors include his companion, Mary Lewis of Madisonville; two daughters, Jody Huxford and Ginger Overpeck, both of Florence; one son, Marion L. Benge Jr of Canton, GA; nine grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Services were Saturday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis. The Rev. Jeff Bullock officiated. STEFANIE LEA STALION In Loving Memory of our Granddaughter. Stefanie Lea Stalion Born April 8, 1974 Died July 22, 1989 Happy 24th Birthday Steffy You are not forgotten loved one Nor will you ever be As long as life and memory last We will remember thee We miss you now Are hearts are sore As time goes by We miss you more Your loving smile No one can ever fill Your vacant place Until we meet again We love you Your Mamaw and Papaw Virginia and Carl West ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 05 Jun 1998 09:21:03 +0300 From: Maria Troutman Subject: KFY: NEWS: Yates, 80th Birthday - Union Co Appeared in the April 15th, 1998 issue of The Sturgis News, page 3. Surprise! That's what it was. A surprise 80th birthday party was given for Brother George YATES by his children on March 28th at the DeKoven building. All of "Pap's" family and friends were invited for the open house reception and we had a great attendance. The theme for the party was "Aged to Perfection" and that's how we see him. If you are wondering, he was surpised twice, once when he thought it was just family and then when his church, lodge, school and coal mining friends came in. All of Pap's children, Wanda, Bonnie, Linda, Shirley, Pete, Donnie, Jr., and Tommy were present as was Jiles, Anita, Vicki, John and Margaret. He also had 22 of his grandchildren and 13 of his great grandchildren there. Thank you all so much for making this celebration so special. We all had a great time. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 5 Jun 1998 18:38:34, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1897 - Rockcastle Co OCT 15, 1897 W.G. Adams will pay 40 cents cash for 100 bushels of good Irish potatoes ORLANDO Dr. S.S. Ball of North Carolina will shortly make his home with us. We cordially welcome the doctor James Anglin has a new gun and challenges the community as a snap shot Wm Bishop of Lexington has been visiting friends here T.J. Townsend was in town Saturday Miss Susie Ball is visiting in Clay county this week Frank Hundley is in town this week visiting friends and relatives J.H. Bales is home again. He has visited the Nashville Exposition and at other Southern cities Payton Lanford averages one horse swap every day. Come and see him W.J. Childress was home form his school Saturday last BRODHEAD Messrs W.H. Albright, Phillip Shivel, a.E. Albright and A.J. Pike went to Lebanon, Monday to hear the Hon W.J. Bryan Geo Hardin and wife of Junction city are the guests of R.S. Martin this week M.E. Aldridge and wife went to Stanford, Sunday Mrs Skirvine, who has been visiting her daughter Mrs J.M. Adams returned to her home in Grant County, Monday As train No 37 was nearing the depot on the 7th the left cylinder head blew out, exciting some of the boys terribly. F. Fraucisco was hit by some of the pieces, but not seriously injured Dr J.M. Clark is kept very busy now Miss Berda Martin wa shere last week J.W. Baker was in our town on Tuesday last LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Ed Cos is getting along nicely at the depot W.H. Brannaman, Wildie was here Monday W.B. Sayers of Brodhead was here Monday W.G. Proctor of Quail was with us Wednesday Mr Rice has charge of the Weber stock of drugs C.C. Williams was in Stanford on legal business Tuesday last R.G. Williams is making an active canvass for County Judge Miss Mollie Brown, teacher near Maretsburg was here Monday J.R. Cook did noble work for his friend Judge Denton, in the primary The Brown brick store house, is undergoing a change to be used as a drugstore Miss Sallie Thomas teaching near Level Green gave us a pleasant call Saturday last A. Owens & Co have posted notices that they will apply to County Court for saloon license Mrs L.M. Scroggs attended the Presbyterian meeting at Synod at Covington, Oct 13th and 14th Miss May Brown who is teaching near Withers in company with Miss Neva Dougherty were here on Manday last Mrs S.C. Franklin & Co. have their opening of milinery on Saturday. Mrs Grimes a member of the firm has charge of the timming H.C. Gentry has teams and rigs for hire B.R. Baker Democratic nominee for Representative was here Wednesday A.M. Holcomb School Superintendent of Jackson county was here on Wednesday Walking hats, Tam O'Shanters, Sailros and boys and girls caps just received at Mrs S.C. Franklin & Co Mrs Reuben Mullins, and daugher Bessie and son Walter visited Livingston on Saturday and Sunday last Hon B.R. Baker of Laurel county Democratic candidate for Representative in this district was here Tuesday DEATH: We learn that Mrs E.A. Peppert died of yellow fever in New Orleans two days fater her husbands return from this place where he had been attending Court I will organize a class in Elocution and Physical Culture today the 15th. Those desiring lessons will please meet me at the Miller Hotel at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. MRS M.V. KIRBY LIVINGSTON Mr. B.R. Baker of Laurel county has been nominated by the Democrats for Representative from Laurel and Rockcastle counties. He is a lumberman at Keavy and comes well recommended as an honest upright man, well qualified to fill the position he seeks. He and Shackelford should receive the support of Rockcastle and Laurel Democracy On account of incomplete returns we are unable to give the vote by counties in the late primary. Judge Morrow carries Wayne, Clinton, Whitley and Rockcastle, the latter county by 362 majority, Judge stout carries Rockcastle by 28. Denton carried Pulaski, Morrow gets the nomination by 500, and Sharp for commonwealth's Attorney by a smaller majority J.S. Reppert, A.R. Scott, Jack Adams, P.T. Welsh, Geo. Fredricks, W.H. Albirght and A.E. Albright went to Lebanon, Monday to hear Bryan "the greatest man since the birth of Christ". The editor also had the pleasure of being present when this gifted free silver champion delivered his great speech at the fair gournds. There were twelve thousand people in attendance ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 5 Jun 1998 20:44:45 -0400 From: "Smith, Elizabeth" Subject: KFY: CIRCUIT COURT: James Leach vs. Meredith Leach & others - part 1 Following is a case I found in the Bath Co. Circuit Court files at the Kentucky State Archives in Frankfort. James Leach is suing his brother, Meredith Leach and others over the settlement of his father's estate. Included are the names of several Bath & Montgomery Countians. Also included, as part of the case are records from the Hendricks Co., IN estate settlement of John Leach, the father of James and Meredith. Many people from the Bath Co. area settled in Hendricks and surrounding counties of Indiana. Elizabeth Smith esmith@montgomery.k12.ky.us - ---------------------------------------- James Leach vs. Meredith Leach & others - part 1 To the Honorable Judge of the Bath Circuit Court in Chancery setting your Orator James Leach humbly Complaining shewith? into your Honor That on the ninth day of October 1837 His father John Leach departed this life in the County of Hendricks and state of Indiana-- That he died intestate leaving a widow & the following children & heirs towit. Susan hines wife of John Hines, Enos Leach, Peter Leach, John Leach, Meredith Leach, Elias Leach, and your orator. He had also a son named William Leach who died several years before the said John who left several children whose names are unknown to your orator. That Subsequently to his death to wit on the [blank space] day of [blank space] 1837 the said Meredith Leach took out letters of administration (a copy of which order granting them will be filed in due time and which are prayed to be taken as a part of this bill from the the county court of the said county of Hendricks and state of Indiana and thereby undertook the administration of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of said John Leach Decd. said Meredith as will in all the other heirs Above named and Polly Leach the widdow [sic] of the said John Leach as also John Hines husband of the said Susan Hines are made Defendants to this bill. Your orator avers that at the time of said John Leach's death he was almost entirely out of debt - he having been informed by his said administrator that there was only about Seven dollars worth of accounts against him all of which he Said administrator had paid. your orator charges that after the payment of every debt of every kind and description due from said estate and after paying said admistrator a reasonable compensation for his services there will be in his hands liable to distribution after alloting to the widow her legal allowance not less than the sum of Twelve hundred Dollars -- that said administrator has now in his hands already collected of said estate the sum of about [blank space] Dollars and that there are debts due to said estate in the said county of Bath in the Commonwealth by note the sum of about Eleven or Twelve hundred Dollars--that is to say one note on Isaac Irvin for the sum of about six hundred & fifty Dollars and another note on George Jameson [blank space] in consideration of land and other property sold by said John Leach, to them in his life time--the said John Leach having formerly resided in said County of Bath from whence he migrated to the state of Indiana about Two years ago-- Your orator avers that about one hundred and fifty Dollars will be coming to him as one of the heirs of his said father out of said estate after the usual allowance is made to the widow that he is entitled to the eighth part thereof - the said Susan Hines having had provision made for _?_ [a couple of words here, smudged] John Leach in his life in consequence of which she will be entitled to receive no part of his said estate, and that the said administrator ought in right and in Justice to pay him over? at least that amount--that as all the debts of the decedant are paid and he knows the number of heirs entitled to distribution it is easy to make the Calculation as to the amount that each is entitled to after retaining for himself in his own handz [sic] a reasonable compensation for his services as administrator as aforesaid--He avers that he has called on said administrator to pay him that amount towards his portion which said administrator has refused to do although he admitted that he had funds in his hands amply sufficient for that purpose and stated peremptorily & positively that your orator would have to go to Hendricks County Indiana before he could get his portion of the estate or any part thereof --that he would have to make a settlement with the Commissioners in said state before he could or would do any thing for him. Your orator thereupon tendered him bond and security to pay back the same in case the same was not allowed by said commissioners or such portion thereof as they should refuse to allow which bond is herewith filed and marked A and made a part of this bill. But said Defendant still refuses to pay him any thing and insists that he shall go to Indiana to get it which your orator thinks it unreasonable that He should do - especially when he has tendered a sufficient indemnity to said Defendant He verily believes and charges that said Defendant has no good motive in this delaying him but that his object is to harrass and vex your orator and to put him to as much trouble, cost and delay as possible in getting his money - Your orator charges that said Defendant the administrator of said John Leach has now in his hands and possession the notes of the said Irvin & Jameson executed to said intestate as aforesaid and is now seeking a collection of the same which your orator has no doubt will be punctually paid in a short time by said payors as they are both due unless prevented from so doing by your Honor and should said debts be collected by said Administrator your orator will be reduced and driven to the alternative of going to Indiana at a very great expense and loss of time neither of which can he well afford in order to get his portion of said estateor else lose the same or [several words interlined are too small to read] there for him. He states to your Honor that to go that distance for that amount in his present circumstances and in the face of the proposition he has made to said administrator would be a very unreasonable and unjust acquisition? when he is convinced in his own mind and well advised by others that it is entirely unnecessary provided said administrator would act justly and in an accommodating manner and where to the old scriputeral [sic] adage of "doing as he would be done by. He therefore prays your Honor to take cognig[smudged] of his cause and grant him relief He prays your Honor to grant him an injunction against said administrator and the said Iaac [sic] Irvine enjoining and restraining the latter from paying -?- to the former or to any other person -?- the sum of one hundred and fifty Dollars of said note due and payable to said intestate John Leach by him as aforesaid and now in the hands of said administrator for collection as aforesaid and also enjoining and restraining said administrator from proceeding in the collection of that amount on said note or of transferring or conveying away the sum to any other person until the further order of this court and on a final hearing of his cause he prays your Honor to decree him a satisfaction of his said demand out of the said one hundred and fifty Dollars of said note so above prayed to be enjoined or so far as the same may go if upon a more certain ascestamment [sic] of his demand against said administrator it shall be found to exceed that amount - He prays the Commonwealths writ of spa may issue? -- and that the Defendants answer the several allegations of this bill and prays such this and further relief as to equity belongs - He prays that the said Irvine & Jameson be made Defendants to this bill and answer the allegations of the same Apperson & Chiles pq Montgomery County Sct James Leach maketh oath and Saith that the facts set forth in the foregoing bill are true to the best of his knowledge and belief. Sworn to before me a justice of the peace for said county this 29th day of September 1838. [Signature illegigible] Bath Count Sct The clerk of the Bath Circuit Court will Issue spa writh injunction pursuant to the prayer of the within bill. Upon the said Complainants executing bond with approved security in the clerks office [interlined: "in the sum of $300"] of said court conditioned according to law-the said Meredith Leach being thereby enjoined and restraning from proceeding on the collection of one hundred and fifty Dollars of the note due John Leach Decd by Isaac Irvine and of transferring or conveying away the same until the further order of the Court and the said Isaac Irvin from paying the said sum of one hundred and fifty Dollars to the said Meredith Leach or any other person whatever until the further order of said Court-The bond to be in the penalty of Three hundred Dollars Given under our hands and seals as two of the Commonwealths justices of the peace for the County aforesaid-authorised and empowered by the County Court thereof to grant injunctions, ne excats &c this 8th day of October 1838 Jacob Steele Seal John W. Richards Seal - ---------------------------------------- Know all men by these presents that I James Leach have this day nominated and appointed and do by these presents nominate and appoint my friend George Case my lawful attorney in fact for me and in my name and behalf to receive from my brother Meredith Leach administrator of my father John Leach Decd the sum of one hundred and fifty Dollars which is the amount to which I am entitled as one of the Children and heirs of said John Leach Decd my interest in said estate being the one eighth part thereof after the payment of the debts & liabilities of said estate and after the widow shall have received her legal allowance. I also authorize and empower my said attorney in fact for me and in my name for the purpose of receiving said money to tender in my behalf to the said Meredith Leach a bond indemnity which I have syned [sic] and sealed and in which said George Case is my security he having likewise syned [sic] and sealed the same and which is dated the present day and year-and for the purpose of obtaining legally the said sum of one hundred and fifty Dollars so due me as aforesaid I further authorize and empower my said agent to take such other and further steps in the premises as may be necessary for that purpose- hereby notifying & confirming whatsoever the said George Case as my attorney shall do and transact in that behalf as fully and completely as though the Same was by myself personally done [smudged] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 5 Jun 1998 20:44:56 -0400 From: "Smith, Elizabeth" Subject: KFY: James Leach vs. Meredith Leach & others - part 3 James Leach vs. Meredith Leach & others - part 3 from the files of Elizabeth Smith esmith@montgomery.k12.ky.us Pleas held at Danville in the county of Hendricks in the state of Indiana, before the Honorable James McClure sole Judge of the Hendricks Probate court in the state aforesaid, at the August Term of said court in the year Eighteen hundred & thirty nine To wit John Leach's Estate Be it remembered that on Monday the first day of the term aforesaid, towit on the 12th day of August 1839, before the honorable the Judge aforesaid, comes now Meredith Leach, administrator of said estate, and files two claims against said estate, One for thirty eight dayz services by him rendered as such administrator, for which he is allowed the sum of $38.00 also a bill of travelling -?- amounting to $16.87 1/2 which is allso allowed, Making together the sum of $54.87 1/2. And said administrator pays here into court the sum of fifty dollars in cash. Wherefore it is ordered that he receive a credit for the sum of $104.87 1/2 the amount of the two claims and cash above named. And afterwors, towit, on wednesday the third day of the term aforesaid, comes Mary Leach, widow of said deceased, And Elias Leach, Meredith Leach, Anderson Leach, and Peter Leach sons of said deceased and file the following petition towit. "State of Indiana Hendricks County ss The Hendricks Probate court August term 1839 The petition of Mary Leach widow of John Leach decd Anderson Leach, Peter Leach, Elias Leach, & Meredith Leach all of lawful age and citizens of Hendricks county and state aforesaid. Heirs and legatees of the estate of John Leach deceased would most respectfully represent unto your honor that the said John Leach departed this life intestate on the 9th day of October 1837, leaving your petitioners with William Leach's children, Marina Leach, Mary Ann Leach Magdaleon Leach, John M Leach, Elizabeth Leach, Nancy Leach and Margaret Leach. The said William Leach now being dead, Susannah Hines, widow of John Hines deceased, who has received her part and portion of said estate, Enas Leach, John Leach and James Leach, who have not Joined in this petition. Your petitioners would further state that Letters of administration were duly granted unto one Meredith Leach, and of the above petitioners according to Law, And such proceedingz have been had in said administration, that there is now at this time monies belonging to the heirs of the said John Leach deceased, amounting to $978.75 in the hands of the clerk of this Honorable court, not drawing any interest thereon whatever Wherefore your petitioners pray your Honor to Make division and partition of the same giving to your petitioners each their share and portion first to the widow her third, and then to each heir his portion according to law upon proof of their identity as heirs of said estate, upon thier giving bond with security to refund the same, if it shall become necessary so to do, all according to Law. And that a notice may be issued by this honorable court infavor of your petitioners against the said Meredith Leach Administrator of the said estate of John Leach, notifying heirs to appear in this Honorable court on the first day of their next term thereof to show if any he can why the said money shall not be distributed amongst the several heirs and legatees of the estate of the said John Leach deceased. And your petitioners will ever petition VC VC? August 14th 1839 Mary Leach widow Elias Leach } Meredith Leach } Petitioners Anderson Leach } Peter Leach } And now comes Meredith Leach administrator of said estate and waives the issuing and service of notice, and says he can not gainsay or deny, but that the heirs of the estate of the said John Leach are all and every of them correctly named and set forth in the aforesaid petition, and that all that is therein stated is true. And the said Meredith, Peter, Elias and Anderson Leach, are respectively examined under oath concerning advancementz made to them by said deceased. Whereby it appears that the said Meredith has received $40.73 3/4. And the said Peter One hundred dollars, and the said Elias One hundred dollars, And that the said Anderson has received nothing. And it appearing that there is now in the hands of the clerk of this court of Moneyz belonging to said estate the sum of $978.75 It is therefore Ordered that he pay over to the said Mary Leach widow as aforesaid the sum of Three Hundred dollars, part of her iistributive share of said estate, and to the said Anderson the sum of One Hundred dollars, which said sums are now here in open court paid accordingly. And further proceedingz herein are continued State of Indiana Hendricks County } I James M. Gregg clerk of the Probate court of said county do certify the foregoing record to be a true copy of original record and proceedingz had in the estate of John Leach deceased, at the August term of said court 1837 In testimony whereof I have thereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Danville this 28th day of August 1839 J. M. Gregg clk ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps-digest V1 #405 ********************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genealogical 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. 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