ky-footsteps-digest Wednesday, June 10 1998 Volume 01 : Number 409 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 17:07:43 -0700 From: "Polly A. Menendez" Subject: KFY: HIST: Johnson's Indian School - Scott Co Johnson's Indian School - Scott County, KY HISTORY OF BOURBON, SCOTT, HARRISON & NICHOLAS COUNTIES edited by William Henry Perrin, Chicago, O. L. Baskins & Co, Historical Publishers, 1882 Pg. 160-161 As we have stated, the schools and colleges of Georgetown will be carefully and fully written up in the educational chapter devoted to that flourishing little city. In conclusion of our sketch of general education of the county, a few words of an institution now forgotten by many of the citizens of Scott will be of interest perhaps to our readers. We allude to the Indian school once maintained by Col. "Dick" Johnson. This school was located at White Sulphur Springs. When the general Government bought the lands of the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians, and located them west of the Mississippi River, the annuities due them were devoted to the education of Indian boys. Col. Dick Johnson, then a Member of Congress, and afterward Vice President of the United States, was appointed Superintendent of this school. He located it at his farm five miles west of Georgetown, at Blue Spring. This was about the year 1822 or 1823; it is known , by citizens still living, to have been in operation in 1825, as La Fayette, in his tour of the country in that year, visited it at Blue Spring, and a great feast was prepared for him by the neighborhood, the ladies making a cheese for the occasion that weighed 500 pounds. In 1831, the school was removed from Blue Spring to White Sulphur Spring, which was also on a farm owned by Col. Johnson. He employed teachers and ran his school as a regular boarding school, receiving so much per week for board and tuition. There were generally from two to three hundred Indian boys in attendance, and it brought a considerable revenue to Col. Johnson's exchequer. Some of the boys afterward filled prominent positions in the country; one is now practicing law in New York, and several others became preachers of the Gospel. In 1833, during the raging of the cholera, it was terribly fatal at the school. There were two physicians residing near, who usually attended the students, but, one day, when the disease was at its worst, Col. Johnson sent to Georgetown for Dr. Ewing, who was a partner of Dr. Gano, and had been the Surgeon of Col. Johnson's regiment in the war of 1812. Dr. Ewing, being unable to leave, Dr. Gano went in his stead, and says that seventeen of the boys died that day. He advised Col. Johnson to change the location of the school, as he thought both the location and the arrangement of the buildings were favorable to the spread of the disease. Col. Johnson rejected the suggestion, however, with scorn, saying, "He would stay there and die with the last one of them. About the year 1836 or 1837, the school was discontinued. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 20:46:04 -0500 From: "Diana Flynn" Subject: KFY: OBIT: Covington, Marie Sorell, 1998 - Owen & Scott Cos COVINGTON, TATE, SORELL, ROBINSON, PRATHER, BLEVINS, BRIDGES, GRAVES, JUDY, LYNN, PERVIS TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, LAWRENCE CO., IN. Marie Covington Sept. 8, 1916-June 7, 1998 MITCHELL -- Marie Covington, 81, Mitchell, formerly of Stamping Ground, N.Y., died at 5:37 a.m. Sunday at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehab Center, Mitchell. Born in Owen County, Ky., she was the daughter of Jim and Ida (Tate) Sorell. She married Delbert Covington on Dec. 22, 1933, and he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and member of Stamping Ground Baptist Church in Stamping Ground, Ky. Surviving are one daughter, Leola (Lee) Robinson of Mitchell; one son, Jimmie Covington of Lexington, Ky.; one brother, Sherman Sorell of Owen County, Ky.; one sister, Texia Prather of Owenton, Ky.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and one grandchild. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Johnson Funeral Home, Georgetown, Ky., with the Rev. Lowell Coots officiating. Burial will follow in the Masonic Cemetery in Stamping Ground, Ky. Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Chastain Funeral Home, Mitchell, and 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home, Georgetown, Ky. Pallbearers will be Jim Blevins, Billy Martin Bridges, Gayle Graves, Morton Judy, R.C. Lynn and Nevil Purvis. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF "THE TIMES MAIL" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 20:49:29 -0500 From: "Diana Flynn" Subject: KFY: OBIT: Hall, Leonard V., 1998 - Jackhorn, Letcher Co HALL, WEBB, BUTTS, ROSE, COLLIER TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, LAWRENCE CO., IN. Leonard V. Hall Aug. 25, 1920-June 4, 1998 PEKIN -- Services were held at 11 a.m. today at Dawalt Funeral Home, Salem, for Leonard V. Hall, 77, Pekin, who died Thursday at Meadow View Health Care Center in Salem. Bro. Glen Applegate officiated. Burial was in Mount Washington Cemetery, Pekin, with graveside military rites. Born in Jackhorn, Ky., he was the son of Samp and Minerva (Webb) Hall. He was a World War II Army veteran and a coal miner with Elk Horn Coal Company in Jackhorn, Ky., retiring in 1958. He was a member of Pekin Church of Christ, American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans. Surviving are four sons: Danny Hall of Borden, Larry Wayne Hall of Neon, Ky., Steve Hall and Gary F. Hall, both of Frankfort, Ky.; one daughter, Patsy Ann Butts of Chapel Hill, N.C.; four brothers: Samp Hall Jr. of Pekin, Robert E. Hall of Jackhorn, Ky., Urias Hall of Jackson, Ohio, and Kenneth Hall of Dover, Del.; two sisters: Georgia Rose of Abdington, Va., and Mildred Collier of Wise, Va.; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, one brother and one granddaughter. Dawalt Funeral Home, Salem, was in charge of arrangements. REPRINTED WITH THE PERMISSION OF "THE TIMES MAIL" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 21:44:57 EDT From: KWright354@aol.com Subject: KFY: DEED: Parish, 1821 & census 1820 - Mercer Co from Judy Wright Mercer Co. Ky. (no Parish deeds 1808-1819) Jolly S. Parish 1821 deed from Barriah Magoffin and Jane his wife This Indenture made this Tenth of July 1821 between B. Magoffin and Jane his wife of Mercer County and State of Ky. Of the one part and Jolly S. Parrish of the county and State aforesaid of the other part witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of Twelve hundred and fifty dollars by the said Jolly to the said B. Magoffin and Jane in hand paid the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge have bargained and sold and by these presidents (sic) do bargain sell and convey unto the said Jolly S. Parish and his heirs and assigns forever the east half of inn lott N73 say four poles front and running each south ten poles and also the west half of N76 say four poals front running back south to(ten?) poales the aforesaid part of lotts are lying and being the Town of Harrodsburg. To have and to hold the said party pf lots with their appertinances (sic) unto the said Jolly S. Parrish and his heirs and assigns forever to his and their only proper use and behoof and the said B. Magoffin and Jane his wife for themselves their heirs executors and administrators the said parts of Lots with their appertinances unto the said Jolly S. Parrish and his heirs and assigns forever against the claim or claims of them the said B. Magoffin and Jane his wife their heirs and c. and against the claim or claims of all and every other person and persons whatsoever will warrant and forever defend in Testimony whereof the said B. Magoffin and Jane his wife have here unto subscribed their names and affixed their seals this day and year first above written. B. Magoffin Mercer Co. ..September 13th 1821. This Indenture was this day befour (sic) me in my office acknowledge by Barriah Magoffin a party theirto to be his act and deed where upon I have made the same of record. Att. Tho. Allin , cc. (Below is info on Jolly Parish family on LDS Film 0854843 Item 4 Family Records of Ky. Gen. Rec. Comm. DAR 1938 gives Jolly Parrish and Catherine Thomas and their birth and marriage dates and their children. I did not copy the children. ——— Husband: Jolly PARISH Birth: 1 Feb 1786 Place: Louisa Co. Va. Death: 14 Oct 1899 Other Spouses Ann SALKIRK (m. 1853) Marriage: 19 Feb 1814 Wife: Catherine THOMAS Birth: 6 Jul 1799 Place: Goochland Co. Va. Death: Before 1853 This film also gave information on the children of Jolly and Catherine. - -- 1820 Census Mercer Co. Ky. -Parish . Mercer Co. Ky. 1820 census (This may be Nicholas son of Moses & Mary Hill Parish, or may be the Nicholas son of Abram who d. 1809 Pitts. Co. Va.) p. 106 Nicholas Parish males 1 age 45 up females 0 p. 106 Carter Parish males 3 under 10, 1 (10-16), 1 16-26 , 1 age 26-40 females 1 under 10, 1 age 10-16, 1 (perhaps rubbed out-age 26-45) p. 105 Julia Parish males 2 age 10-16; females 1 age -10, 1 age 10-16, 1 age 16-26; 1 age 26-45 p. 105 Augustine Parish Males 1 age 16-26; female 1 age 10-15 p. 115 Jolly Parish Males 3 age 10-16; 1 age 16-26, 2 age 26-40, 1 age 45 up females 1 (10-15), 2 age 45 up ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 21:45:32 EDT From: KWright354@aol.com Subject: KFY: WILL: Parish, 1810, Bourbon Co Nathaniel Parish will Bourbon Co. Ky. Will Bk. D p. 136, 137 December Court 1810 Two sons Joel and Zachariah Dau. Betsy Dykes Son Nathaniel Parish Dau. Polly Parish 5 children above named Whatever is or may be coming to me from my father Joel Parish of Louisa Co. Va. Whatever may be coming to me from Polly Thomason of N.C. Grandmother to my children above named. Item: to each of my other children:viz: Thomas, Calloway, Ansel, Ezekiel, Sophia, Nancy,Permelia, Ketty, and Eliza Parish - one good bed and furniture, good horse and bridle as they come of age and marry. Wife Martha Parish. Executors wife Martha Parish, John Metcalfe, Beal Marsh Witnesses: John Payne , Rebecca Payne (her mark), Augustine Eastin Bourbon Co. court December 1810 Nathaniel Parish estate-Bourbon co. Ky. Order Book D Will p. 327, 332 Renmn (?) widow 332 Admin. 351, invy p. 356, order inv. P. 358 Division p. 367, Sales p. 411, order settlement and dower p. 514, Settlement p. 548 Order Book E -Guardians heirs 16 orders returned p. 512 Settlement p.536 Order Book F inventory Heirs p. 35, ord. Settled gdn. P. 36, gdn. P. 37,ordered settled and div. P. 39, ord. Settled p. 188, Settlement p. 207 Will Book D Will p. 136, 137 , inventory p. 142, Sales p. 194, Settlement p. 314 Estates Settled Book A Settlement p. 114, Guardians p. 182, Guardians A inventy 191 - ----- WILLIAM PARISH estate Bourbon Co. Ky. -estate #404 Will Book D p. 361 will Order Book 3 -inventory p. 8 Order Book E will p. 58, inventory p. 207 - ----- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 20:57:35 -0500 From: "Diana Flynn" Subject: KFY: OBIT: Howard, Elvis L., 1997 - Unknown Co HOWARD, REEVES, ABNEY, JOHNSON TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, LAWRENCE CO., IN. Elvis L. Howard Aug. 5, 1921-April 15, 1997 Elvis L. Howard, 75, R.12, died at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday at Hospitality House, Bedford. Born in McHenry[sic] County, Ky., he was the son of Charles and Gladys Howard. He married Minnie Reeves on Oct. 17, 1948, and she survives. He retired after 36 years at the Ford Electronics plant, Bedford, and was a World War II Army veteran, serving in France, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg and Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star and four battle stars. Surviving in addition to his wife, Minnie Howard of Bedford, are one son, Louis Howard of Bedford; two brothers: Elbert and Luther Howard, both of Owensboro, Ky.; one sister, Gladys Abney of Calhoun, Ky.; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Woodson Howard; and one sister, Pearl Johnson. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford, with Pastor Kenny Walden officiating. Burial will follow in Silverville Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF "THE TIMES MAIL" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 21:02:00 -0500 From: "Diana Flynn" Subject: KFY: OBIT: Moss, Bradley L., Sr., 1997 - Bardstown, Nelson Co TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, LAWRENCE CO., IN. MOSS, DUNCAN, HAMMACK, VOYLES, CARROLL, HODGES, MADDEN Bradley L. Moss Sr. Feb. 4, 1933-March 4, 1997 SALEM -- Bradley L. Moss Sr., 64, Salem, died at 5:10 a.m. Tuesday at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Ky. Born in Bardstown, Ky., he was the son of Walter L. and Lillie Belle (Duncan) Moss. He married Nancy Hammack in 1994, and she survives. He was retired from the Old National Homes of New Albany. He was an avid citizens band radio enthusiast known as "Little Orphan." Surviving with his wife, Nancy Moss of Salem, are two sons: Walter L. Moss of Salem and Bradley L. Moss Jr. of Pekin; five daughters: Lillian F. Voyles and Leslie Moss, both of Borden, Ellen Carroll of Louisville, Carol J. Hodges of Murfeesboro, Tenn. and Penny K. Madden of Salem; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Conway Cemetery in Salem with Bro. Robert Holler officiating. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today at Dawalt Funeral Home, Salem. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF "THE TIMES MAIL" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 21:12:20 -0500 From: "Diana Flynn" Subject: KFY: OBIT: Holland, Raymond, 1997 - Edmonson Co TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, LAWRENCE CO., IN. HOLLAND, MINTON, WHALIN, SPENCER, LANDRETH, CONLEY, INFANTE, WHELIN Raymond Holland July 22, 1919-June 16, 1997 EVANSVILLE -- Raymond Holland, 77, Evansville, formerly of Orleans, died at 6 a.m. Monday at his residence. Born in Edmonson County, Ky., he was the son of Amos and Susie (Minton) Holland. He first married Irene Whalin and she died in 1972. He married Bessie Spencer and she died in 1989. He retired from Elliott Stone Company in Bedford in 1984. He was a truck driver and a World War II Army veteran, receiving wounds at the Battle of the Bulge. Surviving are two sons: Roger Holland of Mitchell and Kelly Holland of Fort Wayne; three daughters: Joan Landreth of Indianapolis, Rae Conley of Polk City, Fla., and Rochelle Infante of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Floyd Holland of Orleans; one sister, Marie Whelan of Evansville; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and four sisters. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Orleans, with Bro. Mike Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Orleans, with graveside military rites accorded by American Legion Warren Brock Post No. 69 of Orleans. Friends may call from 1-8 p.m. Saturday at Ochs-Tetrick Funeral Home, Orleans; and 1 p.m. until service time Sunday at the church. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF "THE TIMES MAIL ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 21:23:26 -0500 From: "Diana Flynn" Subject: KFY: OBIT: Cornett, Johnie, 1998, - Hazard, Perry Co TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, LAWRENCE CO., IN. CORNETT, MCLEMORE, NOPLIS, THATCHER, PLUMMER, DAVIES, BOWMAN, KEITH Johnie Cornett March 4, 1918-May 6, 1998 WILLIAMS -- Johnie Cornett, 80, R.1, Williams, died at 8:33 p.m. Wednesday at Hospitality House, Bedford, after a lengthy illness. Born in Hazard, Ky., he was the son of Boyd and Mary (McLemore) Cornett. He married Helen Noplis Dec. 15, 1945, and she survives. He had worked as a machinist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane, and was a World War II Army veteran. He was of Baptist faith. Surviving with the wife are one son, Dennis Cornett of Williams; one daughter, Linda Thatcher of Mason, Ohio; three brothers: Leonard Cornett of Shoals, Fred and Walter Cornett, both of Williams; three sisters: Georgia Plummer of Williams, Sally Davies and Hattie Bowman, both of Montgomery, Ala., and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers: Troy, Bob, Lawrence, Bill and Vernon Cornett, and one sister, Bertie Keith. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Day & Carter Mortuary, Bedford, with John C. Thatcher officiating. Burial will be in Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by American Legion Gillen Post No. 33, Bedford. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF "THE TIMES MAIL" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 21:27:26 -0500 From: "Diana Flynn" Subject: KFY: OBIT: Hacker, Maggie Bailey, 1998 - Wooton, Leslie Co TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, LAWRENCE CO., IN. HACKER, WOOTEN, BAILEY, BEGLEY, RITTER, CAMPBELL, MINTER, PARKS, COMPTON, COUCH Maggie Hacker March 10, 1911-May 5, 1998 SALEM -- Maggie Hacker, 87, Salem, died at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday at Washington County Memorial Hospital, Salem. Born in Wooton, Ky., she was the daughter of Green and Mirtha (Wooton) Bailey. She married Scott Hacker March 19, 1926, and he died Aug. 28, 1984. She was former owner and operator of the Hacker Grocery Stores in Shoal, Ky., and Fredericksburg, and the Millport Grocery near Salem, retiring in 1974. Surviving are three sons: Paul Hacker of Fredericksburg, Jack Hacker of Wooton, Ky., and Pearl Hacker of Indianapolis; seven daughters: June Begley of Campbellsburg, Anna Mae Ritter of Centerville, Ohio, Ruth H. Hacker of Salem, Cora S. Campbell of Buckhorn, Ky., Nannie L. Minter of Marion, Judy L. Parks of Jonesboro and Linda C. Compton of Pekin; one sister, Eliza Couch of Middletown, Ohio; 32 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Scott Hacker Jr.; four sisters; three brothers and one grandson. Services will be at 7 p.m. today at Dawalt Funeral Home, Salem, with Brother Jonathan Purkhiser officiating, and at 11 a.m. Saturday at Walker Funeral Home, in Hyden, Ky. Burial will be in Hacker Cemetery, Confluence, Ky. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Dawalt Funeral Home, Salem, and from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday at Walker Funeral Home, Hyden, Ky. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF "THE TIMES MAIL" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 21:36:29 -0500 From: "Diana Flynn" Subject: KFY: OBIT: Fair, Fonzie E., 1998 - Campbellsville, Taylor Co TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, LAWRENCE CO., IN. FAIR, SWEENEY, PARSLEY, STRUNK, MILLS, NICHOLAS Fonzie E. Fair April 9, 1933-Feb. 17, 1998 INDIANAPOLIS -- Fonzie E. Fair, 64, Indianapolis, died Tuesday at the Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis. Born in Campbellsville, Ky., he was the son of Joe T. and Marty B. (Sweeney) Fair. He was a Korean War Air Force veteran and had worked at the Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane and at a meat packing plant. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 111 in Mooresville. Surviving are two sons: Donald L. Fair of Bedford and Fonzie E. Fair II of Indianapolis; two daughters: Josie Parsley of Springville and Cindy Strunk of Oolitic; three brothers: Lewis Fair of Louisville, Ky., Fount Fair of Campbellsville, Ky., and Tommie Fair of Gardner, N.C.; three sisters: Buelie Mills of Mooresville, Edna Mills of Indianapolis and Roxie Nicholas of Lafayette; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Danny Fair and two brothers: Dallas and Joseph Fair. Services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday at G.H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, Indianapolis. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Greenwood. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF "THE TIMES MAIL" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 21:44:38 -0500 From: "Diana Flynn" Subject: KFY: OBIT: Fuson, Boyd Sr., 1996 - Pineville, Bell Co TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, LAWRENCE CO., IN. FUSON, GIBSON, ATKINS, AYERS, BRUMBACK, MASON, ARNOLD, MOBERLY, GRAYS Boyd Fuson Sr. April 15, 1918-June 9, 1996 PALMYRA -- Boyd Fuson Sr., 78, Palmyra, died at 6:27 a.m. Sunday at his residence. Born in Pineville, Ky., he was the son of Thomas and Rebecca (Gibson) Fuson. He married Margie Atkins July 25, 1948, and she survives. He retired in 1974 after 18 years with the W.R. Grace Chemical Company in New Albany and was a member of the Baptist Church in New Albany. Surviving are five sons: Junior Fuson of Shoals, Eddie Fuson and Roy Fuson, both of New Albany, Troy Fuson of Louisville, Ky., and Timmy Fuson of Scottsburg; five daughters: Pauline Ayers, Ruth Brumback, Ruby Mason, Rhonda Arnold and Tessie Moberly, all of New Albany; three brothers: Bratcher Fuson, William Fuson and Bob Fuson, all of Pineville, Ky.; one sister, Mary Grays of LaFollette; 36 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dawalt Funeral Home, Salem, with the Rev. Bill Shell officiating. Burial will be in Mill Creek Cemetery, Salem. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until the service Wednesday. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF "THE TIMES MAIL" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 21:46:39 -0500 From: "Diana Flynn" Subject: KFY: OBIT: Haury, Harry Clay, 1996 - Louisville, Jefferson Co TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, LAWRENCE CO., IN. HAURY, MILLER Harry Clay Haury Dec. 20, 1912-June 8, 1996 BLOOMINGTON -- Harry Clay Haury, 83, Bloomington, died Saturday in Bloomington. Born in Louisville, Ky., he was the son of Harry and Sofia (Miller) Haury. He had been a district sales manager for Ford Motor Company, retiring in 1974. He was office manager for Bright Equipment Company for 15 years and a World War II Army veteran. He was a graduate of University of Louisville and a member of Louisville Alumni Association. Surviving are his wife, Louise Rose Haury of Bloomington; one son, John C. Haury, and five grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Ky. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. today at the mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF "THE TIMES MAIL" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 21:53:41 -0500 From: "Diana Flynn" Subject: KFY: OBIT: Moss, Nancy C. Hammack, 1997 - Shelbyville, Shelby Co TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, LAWRENCE CO., IN. MOSS, DARNELL, HAMMACK, CROAN, BAUERMEISTER, POPPLEWELL, MARTIN Nancy C. Moss Sept. 26, 1920-Dec. 15, 1997 SALEM -- Nancy C. Moss, 77, Salem, died at 2:20 a.m. Monday at Heritage House of Salem. Born in Shelbyville, Ky., she was the daughter of Dan and Elizabeth (Darnell) Hammack. She married Bradley Moss Sr. Sept. 24, 1994, and he died March 4, 1997. She was a homemaker and attended Park Christian Church in New Albany. Surviving are one brother, Stanley Hammack of Huntington Beach, Calif.; four sisters: Espie Croan of Hudson, Fla., Frances Bauermeister of Milltown, Edna Popplewell of Las Vegas, Nev., and Lillian Martin of Laughlin, Nev. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband and four brothers. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Dawalt Funeral Home, Salem. Burial will be in Valley Cemetery, Taylorsville, Ky. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until the service Wednesday. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF "THE TIMES MAIL" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 22:08:55 -0500 From: "Diana Flynn" Subject: KFY: OBIT: Harrison, Lawrence, 1996 - Sand Gap, Unknown Co TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, LAWRENCE CO., IN. HARRISON, LEDGERS, BLEVINS, PADGETT, DEMANIOU, COBB Lawrence Harrison March 11, 1919-Dec. 16, 1996 Kaufman, Texas -- Lawrence Harrison, 77, of Kaufman, Texas, died Monday at his residence. Born in Sand Gap, Ky., he was the son of William and Sara Jane (Ledgers) Harrison. He married Dona Blevins and she died Sept. 2, 1996. He was a member of Black Jack Oak Baptist Church in Kaufman, Texas, a retired construction electrician and a 32nd degree Mason. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include two sons: Larry Ray and Ricky Dean Harrison, both of Cincinnati, Ohio; one stepson, J. Carl Blevins of Garland, Texas; three stepdaughters: Judith Padgett of Phoenix, Ariz., Martha DeManiou of Tucson, Ariz., and Glenda Cobb of R.2, Springville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services were held Thursday at the Black Jack Oak Baptist Church in Kaufman, Texas, with Bros. Oscar Smart and Mike Cooper officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF "THE TIMES MAIL" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 22:14:56 -0500 From: "Diana Flynn" Subject: KFY: OBIT: Brock, Bertha Simpson, 1997 - Leslie Co TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, LAWRENCE CO., IN. BROCK, FEE, SIMPSON, LIVELY Bertha Brock Sept. 25, 1926-March 9, 1997 CAMPBELLSBURG -- Bertha Brock, 70, Campbellsburg, died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday at her residence. Born in Leslie County, Ky., she was the daughter of Carr and Vesta (Fee) Simpson. She married John Brock March 5, 1947, and he survives. She was a homemaker and of Baptist faith. Surviving with the husband are one son, Carlo Brock of Salem; one sister, Louisa Lively of Charlestown; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers and three sisters. Services will be at 8 p.m. today at Dawalt Funeral Home, Salem, with Bro. Howard Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Salem. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 4 p.m. until the service. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF "THE TIMES MAIL" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 22:18:11 -0500 From: "Diana Flynn" Subject: KFY: OBIT: Green, Earl D., 1997 - Glasgow, Barren Co TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, LAWRENCE CO., IN. GREEN, MORRIS, TAYLOR, MAUDLIN Earl D. Green Jan. 12, 1908-Sept. 1, 1997 CAMPBELLSBURG -- Earl D. Green, 89, Campbellsburg, died at 11 a.m. Monday at Norton Hospital, Louisville, Ky. Born in Glasgow, Ky., he was the son of Franklin and Lotta Mae (Morris) Green. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Western Star Lodge No. 26 F&AM in Danville. Surviving are his caretaker, Loral Taylor of Campbellsburg; and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel (Maudlin) Green in 1986; his parents, two brothers and four sisters. The body was cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Dawalt Funeral Home, Salem, is in charge of arrangements. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF "THE TIMES MAIL" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 22:21:15 -0500 From: "Diana Flynn" Subject: KFY: OBIT: Blevens, Jay T., 1997 - Knox Co TIMES MAIL BEDFORD, LAWRENCE CO., IN. BLEVENS, LOCKARD, PADDOCK, NEWTON, MOORE Jay T. Blevens May 30, 1922-Aug. 30, 1997 BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. -- Jay T. Blevens, 75, Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of Lawrence County, died Saturday at his residence. Born in Knox County, Ky., he was the son of McKinley and Noda (Lockard) Blevens. He was a graduate of Needmore High School, received his masters degree from Ball State University, and his Superintendent of Schools License from Indiana University. He was a World War II Navy veteran and former teacher and coach at Williams High School. He was a principal at the Kitchel and Liberty elementary schools and involved in the Union County School system for 27 years. He coached at Logansport High School four years, coached basketball at Liberty and became athletic director after he quit coaching. He was head lifeguard at the Whitewater State Park and started a swimming program with the Union County school system. He was a member of the National Shuffleboard Hall of Fame and a national delegate for the Southeast Coast District Organization of Florida Shuffleboard Association. Surviving in addition to his wife, Margaret Blevens of Boynton Beach, Fla., are two daughters: Peggy Paddock of Connersville and Patsy Newton of Brookville; one son, Jeff Blevens of Groton, Conn.; one stepson, Ron Moore of Greenwood; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Blevens; his parents and two brothers: Carl and Cecil Blevens. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Showalter-Blackwell Funeral Home, Liberty. Burial will follow in West Point Cemetery, Liberty. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Liberty Elementary School, c/o the funeral home. REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF "THE TIMES MAIL" ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 08:28:22 EDT From: KWright354@aol.com Subject: KFY: ESTATE: Parish, 1863 - Clark Co Here is estate of Barrett Parish / Parrish (or Barnett Parish ) Also next estate is Achelles Epperson from Judy Wright Clark Co. Ky. Estate of Barnett or Barrett Parish / Parrish Order Book 1863 On the Motion of Samuel G. Stuart, Sheriff of Clark county. William C. Sympson pr. Took the oaths prescribed by the constitution and laws of Kentucky as deputy Sherriff of Clark County. In the Matter of the Estate of Barnett Parrish deceased. This day came William a. PARRISH, Administrator of Barnett Parrish and also Milton J. Parrish, Meredith C. Parrish, Barnett J. Parrish a portion of the heirs of said decedent who are acting for themselves and the other heirs and By consent it is ordered that the order of the court made at the October Term 1862 confirming said Administration Settlement to Set aside and a re Settlement of said Estate is ordered to be made. Ordered that the court be adjourned. E. T. Taylor, P.J.C.C. At a called court held for Clark County at the courthouse in Winchester on Friday Jan. 9th 1863 Present Hon. E. T. Taylor, P.J.CC Next estate on page is Estate of Achelles Epperson deceased. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 08:46:05, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1898, Rockcastle Co JAN 27, 1898 William McClary who mysteriously disappeared from his home here two years ago, returned a few days since to the parental roof. He traveled extensively during his absence. W.T. Davis who was foreman on the Republican is now on our force is a good boy, and one that attends strictly to duty and its' a man whom our people regard as a good citizen A surprise pound party was given to Rev J.C. Carmical Wednesday night, the birthday of Mrs Carmical. Some forty persons were on hands and every one took a present along. A very enjoyable time was had by all Our Foreman, S.C. Franklin, has been afflicted with that dreadful trouble of the devil--other wise called the "grip" for some days and this office has been in a stw on account of immense amount of job work &c. The sly and unbecoming trick that was attempted yesterday in the cases against Elza and Pate Langford fell with a deep dull thud, and the court that the defendants and counsel thought would act, didn't serve. Did He? I am selling the singer Sewing Machine on easy trems and keep all kinds of sweing machine neeles, oil, bands, shuttles and every thing that belongs to sewing machines. W.M. Owens COVE Rev James Riddle has been called to preach for the Pine Hill church the ensuing year Rev Morris preached at Chapel last Sunday Rev Green Fish delviered an interesting discourse at the Cove school house Sunday Rev R.E. Bell began a select schoool at McNew's Chapel Monday last James Riddle and family were the guest of Louis Bell's family last week WABD O.M. Wallin began a selct school at Norton school house Jan 3rd Wheeler Seals will begin a writing school at the Cummin's school house Wed Jan 5th W.L. Payne and son Charley of Altamont, Ky visited his sister Mrs Nancy J. Searcy at this place Christmas John Cummins and sister Mary, returned home last week from a two weeks visit to their sister at Grays D.W. Casteel and wife of near Altamont were the guests of James Payne during the holidays Miss Carrie Searcy returned from a visit to her uncle W.L. Payne at Altamont, accompanied by her cousin Charlie, New years day N.S. Cress has moved to his mothers near this place Born to the wife of J.J. Bray on the 10th a son, and within one hour mother and child were both dead. Both were buried in one coffin. She leaves a husband and eight children. The family has the sympathy of all. J.J. Hayes visited Rev A.K. Gooch near Bee Lick, Saturday and Sunday A little child of Wm Price is very ill and is not expected to live FEB 11, 1898 LIVINGSTON W.A. Brooks was here last week and so was Ben Banks calling on merchants messrs Fields & Browning made an attempt to save some ice. They had to stop before the house was filled Mrs Clarence Stuckey of Louisville who has been visiting the family of J.R. Stuckey has returned to Rowland to visit relatives on the way home. Miss Carrie Stuckey accompanied her to Rowland where she is now visiting Mrs Ida Webb is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A.N. Bentley. We are glad to report that Sam Ward is improving Geo S. Brooks foreman of the extra gang now working at this place was in Rowland Saturday Mrs Susie Mullins was at Mt. Vernon Monday Fred S. Graves has returned to Birmingham, Ala after a visit to his parents Mr and Mrs Brack Graves Miss Fannie Redd has returned to her home in Crab Orchard after a visit to her aunt Mrs Dr. J.S. Cooper H.G. Johnson and bridge inspector Cox of the L& N were at the Dillion Mansion this week Mrs C.P. Mann has joined her husban here and they have taken rooms at the Griffin House. Mr Mann is our accommodating barber and one of the best in the state Miss Mayme Ballard was called home Monday on account of the serious illness of her sister Mrs Susie Johnson. Her brother Wade coming for her Wm Fields has sold out his grocery and butcher business to Mr Terry of Lincoln couty. The literary society met last Friday nigh. The question being resolved, that a mother has more influence over son than his sweetheart. This question was argued by Col A.N. Bently, Joe Dickerson and Jno Howell for the affirmative and Walter Sanders, Jno Pope and Jno Meadows for the negative. It was decided in favor of the affirmative by the Judges Messrs R.C. Brown, L.A. Pettus and Hardin Floyd. The recitations by Mrs Halderman and Robert Coffey added much to the programme BRODHEAD Mrs W.H. Collier is dangeroulsy sick at present John Crawford one of Brodhead's best young men was married to Miss Fannie Brannaman, one of Wildies most accomplish young ladies on February 9th J.H. Albright has gone to Kinston and richmond on legal business J.f. Watson in drugstore Dr E.J. Brown was here a day or two visiting Mrs Mary Collier who is hopelessly ill L.Hicks has about filled his whip stock contract Hamp Reynolds has bought a town lot and is erecting a hansome cottage Wm Flynn has a light attack of pneumonia Lester Hilton stands very high with the Misses says Brodhead has more pretty girls than any other town on the road DIED --A small child of Hiram Roberts is dead Sheriff Catron was here Wednesday did not creat much excitement as is usual before court Mr --- Thompson has rented a house from T.S. Frith and is one of our citizens now ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 10:04:51 -0700 From: "Polly A. Menendez" Subject: KFY: HIST: Johnson's Reg, War of 1812 - Scott Co History of Col. R. M. Johnson's War of 1812 Regiment - Scott County, KY HISTORY OF BOURBON, SCOTT, HARRISON & NICHOLAS COUNTIES edited by William Henry Perrin, Chicago, O. L. Baskins & Co, Historical Publishers, 1882 Pg. 171-173 Scott County, in the war of 1812, furnished nearly six companies, which formed the larger part of Col. R. M. Johnson's regiment. The respective Captains of these companies were Lynn West, Stephen Richie, Joseph Ready, John Duvall, Jacob Stucker and John W. Ready - the latter a cousin to Joseph Ready. Of these six companies, there is not known to be but three living representatives, viz.: Judge Warren, Mr. Ford and John T. Pratt, the latter of whom communicated to us most of this information. Mr. Pratt was in the battle of the Thames, but being hotly engaged in another part of the field, he did not witness Col. Johnson's charge. In Capt. Stucker's company were nine pairs of brothers from this county, viz.: Conrad and Jesse Wolf, Isaac and Jacob DeHaven, James and Gabriel Long, Edward and Henry Ely, Joel and John Herndon, Zachary and Wyatt Herndon - cousins of Joel and John - James and Edgcomb Suggett, Henry and William Berry, Edward and William Johnson - sons of Col. James Johnson. Other members of that company were Thomas Blackburn, John Pearce, Spencer Peak, Thomas Suggett, Robert Payne, Ben Chambers, John Pratt, etc. etc. etc. Moses A. Faris and George M. Bower were also in the war of 1812 as Surgeons. Richard M. Gano, the father of Dr. Gano, of Georgetown, entered the war as Major of Col. Charles Scott's regiment, and succeeded him as its Colonel. He commanded the regiment in the battle of the Thames, and at the close of the war he was made Brigadier General for gallant service during the war. A sketch of Col. R. M. Johnson will not be inappropriate in this connection. His father, Col. Robert Johnson, was a pioneer of Kentucky, and an early settler of Scott County. Col. "Dick" was born in Kentucky in 1781, received his early education in the country schools of the time, and finally entered Transylvania University at Lexington, where he took a regular course and graduated. He commenced the study of law with Col. George Nicholas, one of the most celebrated jurists of his day, but upon his death, which occurred soon after, Mr. Johnson continued his studies with Hon. James Brown, then a distinguished member of the Kentucky Bar. Before he was twenty-one, he was elected to the State Legislature, from Scott County, where he served with considerable honor, and in 1807 (being in his twenty-sixth year) he was elected to Congress, and at once entered upon the theater of national politics. When the war-clouds began to gather in our horizon in 1811-12, and an appeal to arms seemed inevitable, Col. Johnson was among those who believed that no other alternative remained to the American people. Accordingly after supporting all the preparatory measures which the crisis demanded, in Jun, 1812, he gave his vote for the declaration of war. As soon as Congress adjourned, he hastened home, "raised the standard of his country, and called around him many of the best citizens of his neighborhood, sons of whom, schooled in the stormy period of the early settlement of the State, were veteran warriors, well suited for the service for which they were intended." The service of Col. Johnson and his famous regiment of mounted riflemen in the war of 1812 is so well known that it seems superfluous to go into particulars here. It is very generally believed that Col. Johnson killed the noted Indian Chief Tecumseh in the battle of the Thames. The fact, it is true, has been disputed by a number of writers on the subject, yet it is hard to shake the general belief, that Johnson was the author of the great chief's death. Says Col. Johnson's biographer: "In October, 1813, the decisive crisis in the operations of the Northwestern army arrived - the battle of the Thames - which led to a termination of hostilities in that quarter, was fought and won. The distinguished services of Col. Johnson, and his brave regiment, in that sanguinary engagement, have scarcely a parallel in the heroic annals of our country. The British and Indians, the former under command of Gen. Proctor, and the latter under that of Tecumseh, the celebrated Indian warrior, had taken an advantageous position, the British in line between the river Thames and a narrow swamp, and the Indians in ambush on their right, and west of the swamp, ready to fall upon the rear of Col. Johnson should he force a retreat of the British. Col. Johnson, under the orders of the Commander in-chief, divided his regiment into two battalions, one under the command of his gallant brother, James, and the other to be led by himself. Col. Johnson with his battalion passed the swamp and attacked the Indians, at the same moment that his brother James fell upon and routed the British regulars. The contest for awhile between Col. Johnson's battalion and the Indians was obstinate and bloody, the slaughter great, but success complete. The gallant Colonel was in the very midst and thickest of the fight, inspiring by his presence and courage, the utmost confidence of his brave followers, and though perforated with balls, his bridle arm shattered, and bleeding profusely, he continued to fight until he encountered and slew an Indian chief, who formed the rallying point of the savages. This chief was supposed to be the famous Tecumseh himself, upon whose fall the Indians raised a yell and retreated. The heroic Colonel, covered with wounds, twenty-five balls having been shot into him, his clothes and his horse, was borne from the battle-ground faint from exertion and loss of blood, and almost lifeless. Never was victory so complete or its achievement so glorious. Fifteen hundred Indians were engaged against the battalion of Col. Johnson, and 800 British regulars against that of his brother. Both the Indians and British were routed, and an end put to the war upon the Northern frontier, distinguished, as it had been, by so many murderous cruelties upon the part of the savage allies of the British." Col. Johnson continued to serve his constituents in Congress until 1819, when he voluntarily retired and returned home. The people of Scott County at once returned him to the State Legislature, and that body elected him to the United States Senate. After serving out his term, he was almost unanimously re-elected to the same exalted position. In 1836, he was elected Vice President of the United States under Martin Van Buren, and for four years presided over the Senate with great dignity. Ath the expiration of his term, he retired to his farm in Scott County, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a member of the State Legislature at the time of his death, which occurred in 1850, in Frankfort. Col. Johnson was one of the able men of Kentucky, and sprung from an able and talented family, most of whom (the male members) were statesmen and soldiers. James Johnson, a brother to Col. Dick, and Lieutenant Colonel of the latter's regiment, was a soldier of promise, and distinguished himself while in the service; also served several sessions in Congress with ability. John T. Johnson, another brother, was for a short time a member of the Appellate Court of Kentucky, subsequently a Member of Congress, but finally became a minister of the Christian Church, a position he filled with great usefulness. The father, Col. Robert Johnson, was himself a soldier and statesman, and served his country well and faithfully. He was the grandfather of Hon. George W. Johnson, who was born near Georgetown in 1811, and who was the Confederate Governor of Kentucky during the late war. He labored earnestly to place Kentucky by the side of the other Southern States in the rebellion, and set on foot the organization of a provisional government, which was effected by the Convention at Russellville, Logan County, November 18-21, 1861. A constitution was adopted, and Mr. Johnson was chosen Provisional Governor, and December 10, Kentucky was admitted a member of the Confederacy, though the State at large never acknowledged it. He was mortally wounded in the battle of Shiloh, while fighting temporarily as a private in the Fourth Kentucky (Confederate) Infantry. At the time of his death he was fifty-one years of age. But to return to the war of 1812. Scott County bore her part in it, until "Old Hickory" conquered a peace at New Orleans. Thus a war, that opened with the disgrace of Hull's surrender, closed in a blaze of glory at New Orleans. Croghan's gallant defense of Fort Stephenson; Perry's victory upon Lake Erie; the total defeat by Harrison, of the allied British and Savages, under Procter and Tecumseh, on the Thames, and the great closing triumph of Jackson at New Orleans, are scarcely equaled in the annals of war, and reflected the most brilliant luster on the American arms. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Transcribed by Polly Askew Menendez, "bobpolly@zapcom.net" Col. Robert Johnson, gggg grandfather Col. James Johnson, ggg grandfather (led battalion at battle of Thames) Col. Richard Mentor Johnson, ggg granduncle, (US Vice President, 1837-41) William Johnson, gg grandfather (he & brother, Edward were in this battle) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps-digest V1 #409 ********************************** 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. 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.