ky-footsteps-digest Wednesday, June 17 1998 Volume 01 : Number 416 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 14:34:31 -0400 From: "Smith, Elizabeth" Subject: KFY: COURT: Damon vs. Jackson, Fleming Co, pt. 6 PART 6 Surnames mentioned: BISHOP, CORD, COX, DAMON, GILVIN (GIVEN?), HINTON, JACKSON, MAXEY, MITCHELL Fleming County Kentucky Circuit Court Case # 14933 Damon George E =Vs= Jackson James C ************************************** [back] George E. Damon vs. } Depositions of Thos. W. Maxey James C. Jackson et.al. Filed 8th August 1864 Cost $1.75 - ------------------ The deposition of Thomas Maxey taken (by consent of parties) at the Examiner's office in the town of Flemingsburg Ky on the 6th day of August 1864 to be read as evidence in behalf of plaintiff in an action now pending in the Fleming Circuit Court wherein George E. Damon is plaintiff and James C. Jackson & others are defendants. Deponent being of lawful age, and first-duly sworn deposeth, and saith: Ques 1. What is _your_ age, occupation, & residence. are you acquainted with mill property in contest in this suit and do you know of any repairs having been made upon the property since Damon has had it. if so, to what amount of value - & what amount will be required to repair it and should be done before water comes this fall - & what was the mill property worth last November, and what was the condition of the building, mill dam, forebays & mill machinery generally Answer - I was 62 years of age on the 5th day of May last by occupation am a House-joiner and Mill-wright, and am at present residing on the Mill-property in controversy. I am some what acquainted with the property in controvercy, for I have resided there for about two months past and have been running the mill for about a week. I have done the repairs myself as to the woodwork but I have kept no account of the amount because I worked by the day for him: but I would suppose, that including the material, smith-work and all, that it would amount some where in the neighborhood of $100.00/00. It would be quite a hard task for me to answer that, for it would almost require a new mill. All the fore-bays, and under works except the water wheels would have to be made anew before it would be in as good repair as it should be. It would be rather a hard question for me to answer but I suppose it was worth last November in the neighborhood of $1200. I bought it myself at the execution-sale, but after I had gone and examined it on the inside I found it needed so much repairing, and I had not the means to do it, that I sold it to Mr Damon at the price of $1000.00/00 and was glad to get rid of it not that I did not think it was worth more than $1000.00/100 but I did not have the money to make the repairs as before stated & believing it still worth, as before stated, in the neighborhood of $1200.00/00. In November last I cannot say what was the condition of the mill, but there were some bulges in the walls, which I did not consider of much injury to it. I do not mean the condition of the mill last Nov. but I mean when I moved to it this spring- I think in the month of May, I am not certain. The dam is in a very good condition except the backing which will require a good deal of work to make it hold water. The Engine-House is as good as none, and all the under-works of the Saw-mill will have to be taken out as the timber is so decayed that they will not answer the purpose. The roof also of the Saw-Mill will have to be taken off and a new one put on. Cross Examined Qust 1 What experience have you in the running and conducting Steam mills and are you acquainted with the price of Steam engines and Boilers last December, or now: if so, State the value of the engine & Boiler in the mill in controversy exclusive of the mill. Ans I have no experience in running Steam Mills or conducting Steam Engines. I was not acquainted with the price of Steam Engines & Boilers last Decr. neither am I now, and am unable to fix a value of it exclusive of the mill for want of experience with Engines and Boilers. It was only a guess with me when I fixed the value of the mill property at $1200~ Qust 2 What would have been a reasonable value of the mill at the time of the Execution Sale, if it had been then in good running order: or if the mill was put in good running order now what would you say it would be worth- Ans. If the mill had been in good repair last Decr. or at the time of the execution sale it would have been worth from $1800~ to $2000. I am not acquainted, or rather I was not acquainted with the custom [I believe this means the mill's production rate.] of the mill which would have a great influence in its valuation. If the mill was in good running order now, I would consider it worth about as much as it was at the time of the Execution sale. Qust 3 You say you have been attending to the mill for about a week, how much grain will the mill grind in a day--& what is the locality of the mill & its custom.: and has it not a better supply of water in a dry season, than any mill in the neighborhood-- Ans I would suppose the mill would grind one hundred bushes [sic] in a day or one hundred and fifty bushes [sic] in a day and night. The mill is located in a tolerably thick settled neighborhood but there are a good many mills around it. There are four good mills right around it, but so far as I have attended it the custom is very good, but it has not a better supply of water in the dry seasons than any mill in the neighborhood. In water seasons, it has a good supply of water. Qust 4 Are you interested in this Suit: and are you in any way bound to Damon for a title, or to [A portion of this page has been torn away, by a vandal who, many years ago, removed stamps from the back of this document and from many other of the Fleming County documents.] refund the money he pa [missing] the Sale is set aside-- Ans. I have not interest in [missing] am in no way bound. And furt [missing] not. Thos. M. Maxey ************************************** [back] George E. Damon vs. } Depositions of James A. Jackson James C. Jackson et.al. Filed 10th August 1864 Cost $1.65 - ------------------ The deposition of James A. Jackson taken (by consent of parties) at the Examiner's office in the town of Flemingsburg Ky. on the 9th day of August-1864 to be read as evidence in behalf of defendants, in an action now pending in the Fleming Circuit Court wherein George E. Damon is plaintiff and James C. Jackson & others are defendants. Deponent being of lawful age, and firstduly sworn deposeth, and saith:- Qust 1 by defts counsel State your age Occupation & plase of residence, are you aquainted with the mill property in contest, if so how long have you known it: what was it worth in November and December 1863: Have you ever owned the mill at what time and what price did you give for it: State who sold it to Alferd Mitchel and what part of the mill & price state the condition of the mill at the time it was sold under the Executions, and what repairs you put on the property whilst you owned it if any: State the reason if you know, why your Father did not attend the Execution Sale Ans: I was 28 years old last May; and at this time a farmer by occupation, and reside in Fleming county Kentucky. I am at this time acquainted with the mill property in controvercy in this action and have known it for nearly four years past. I considered it worth just as much as when Alfred Mitchell purchased it in 1859 or 60, or when I purchased it of him in the fall of 1860. Alfred bought it of A. M. Jackson at the time above stated at the price of $1100~ for one half of it: and I bought it (that is his half) also at the time as before stated at teh price of $1150 in four payments, viz: $200. cash in hand and the residue in three equal, annual payments. The conditions of the sale from A. M. Jackson to Alfred Mitchell were in three payments: one of which it being the firs- was made int he fall after he had purchased it in the spring, and the balance was to be paid in two equal annual payments. While I owned the property I built a dwelling house and kitchen upon it, reasonably worth $200.00/100. I also put a new Forebay in the mill, and water-wheel, and Cylinder-timbers, worth about $150~ I then put up a stone-wall around a portion of the yard on which the dwelling-house stoon for which I paid $20~ The reasons why my father did not attend the Execution-sale was his horse fell down with him, and crippled him so that he was not only disabled from riding, but even getting about the house. [A. M. (Alexander M.) Jackson was a brother to James A. (Albert) Jackson. They were sons of James C. Jackson. Alfred Mitchell was their uncle, brother of their mother, Anny Mitchell.] Quest 2 What would you consider the engine and Boiler worth, at the time of the Execution Sale, exclusive of the mill. Ans. I would consider them worth 41200~ at least. cross examined What relationship do you have to defendant James C Jackson How long has _the_ engine been in the mill- are you a practical machinist familiar with engines~ what is your experience as to such- at what prices was the mill sold at different times from Hinton's sale to the sale to Jackson when it was purchased at auction from Bishop & _when_ was that sale, & _for_ what sum was it sold then How came Alfred Mitchell & yourself to pay said prices of $1100 for the mill when that was all paid Bishop by J. C. Jackson for all. How often had Defendant Jackson the sale under execution postponed how Did he expect to pay & what _did_ he _intend_ to do by way of settling the matter & what offers of _compromise_ has your father made & what sum was _he_ willing or did he propose to take for the same from Maxey, or Damon- Ans. I am a son of the defendant James C. Jackson. I do not know how long the engine has been in the mill. I am not a practical mechanist but I have been working with Engines and machinery almost all my life. I do not know at what prices the mill was sold from the time that Hinton sold it until it was sold to James C. Jackson. My father (the deft.) and brother - A. M. Jackson, in 1858 or 59, according to the best of my recollection (bought it) at the price of $1201.00/100. When my father and brother purchased the mill of Bishop, they got it at the price above stated because the dam had been washed out and there was noe left, in a manner, and besides, there was on Bolt (Belt?) in the mill worth any thing and the whole machinery was out of order; and that is the reason why they got it so cheap. I do not know how often defendant has the sale postponed. I do not know what he intended to pay, or to do by way of settling the matter. I do not know what offers of compromise deft. ever made with Messrs. Maxey, or Damon, or what sum he proposed to take from either of them, if any. I once heard my father (the deft. J. C. Jackson) in conversation with Mr Maxey but I did not hear him agree or propose to take any sum. I never heard any conversation in reference to it between deft. and Mr Damon. And further saith not J. A Jackson State of Kentucky Fleming County } Sct. I Thos. S. Gilven, examiner for Fleming county- do certify that the foregoing deposition of James. A. Jackson, was taken before me and was read to and subscribed by him in my presence, at the time and place, and in the action mentioned in the caption: the said Jackson having been first sworn by me, that the evidence he should give in the action, should be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, and his statements - reduced to writing by me in his presence - the parties, by their Attys L. B. Cox and W. H. Cord being present at the examination. Given under my h [missing[ [A portion of this page has been torn away, by a vandal who, many years ago, removed stamps from the back of this document and from many other of the Fleming County documents.] Examiner's Fee $1.00 Gov. Stamp on Certificate .05 Attendance of witness .50 Tollage .10 _____ chgd. to J. C. Jackson $1.65 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 14:35:58 -0400 From: "Smith, Elizabeth" Subject: KFY: COURT: Damon vs. Jackson, Fleming Co, pt. 7 PART 7 Surnames mentioned: ADAMS, ANDER(SON?), BISHOP, BOTTS, COX, DAMON, EMMONS, JACKSON, PHISTER, SMELLING, WILLIAMS Fleming County Kentucky Circuit Court Case # 14933 Damon George E =Vs= Jackson James C ************************************** [back] Ben Botts vs. } report Jas. C. Jackson Filed 10th August 1864 - ------------------ A Receiver appointed under a Judgement of the Fleming Circuit Court at its March Term, 1864, in the Suit of George E Damon against James C. Jackson, the undersigned, after advertising the time & place of Renting as directed by Law, Rented for the term of one year, to the highest Bidder the undivided half of the mills and premises mentioned in said suit. Said Rent to be paid Quarterly-and George E Damon being the highest bidder, became the Renter, at the sum of One Hundred dollars, and Executed his Bonds for that amount with David Adams Security. Each Bond for the sum of twenty five dollars, the first due in three months, the second due in six months, the third due in nine months the fourth and last due in twelve months from date~See Bonds herewith Returned August 8th 1864 Ben Botts Sfc ************************************** [The four bonds referred to by the sheriff above, were included in this suit. They are all printed, with blank spaces left in order to fill in the particulars. They are all identical, except for dates due, which are three, six, nine and twelve months after the bonds were executed. I am only including the first bond here.] I George E Damon principal, and David Adams as security, do bind ourselves three [six, nine, twelve] months after the date hereof to pay Ben Botts as Sheriff & Receiver the sum of Twenty five dollars and ---- cents, being the first Quarter rent of the undivided half of the mill & premises mentioned in the suit of George E. Damon against James C. Jackson which was this day rented by Ben Botts as Sheriff & Receiver under a judgement of the Fleming Circuit Court, rendered at its March term thereof 1864 in the suit in Equity of George E Damon Against James C Jackson This bond is to have the force and effect of Replevin Bond, on which Execution my issue if not paid at maturity. Given under our hands, this 20th day of April 1864. Geo E Damon David Adams ************************************** George E Damon vs. } Bill of Exceptions James C Jackson Bill of exceptions filed 11th August 1864 - ------------------ Geo. Damon vs. } James C Jackson Be it rembered [sic] that plaintiff read _his_ depositions filed herin viz (here insert them) also read, the _fifas_ & returns No 524 (here insert it fully) & the _van?_ Ex there on, viz. No 538.5 & 538.6 both for David Inis (here insert the same) No 540 do for Emmons & Snelling (here insert thee same) that of Bishop vs Jackson (here insert the same) also, the other _fifas_ as levied on the said interest of Jackson by Charles Williams (here insert them) also the _Judgments_ of the execution plaintiffs against Jackson (here _insert_ them, & _the_ sheriff's deed to Damon (here insert the same) and the various appraisments made under the fifas & ven ex's under which the property was sold (here insert) The defendant read the depositions filed herin on his behalf (here insert them) whereupon the court rendered the Judgment herin. L W Ander---? ************************************** Geo. E. Damon vs. } Judgment James C Jackson Filed 11th August 1864 O.B. 32 page 235 - ------------------ Geo. Damon Plaintiff vs. } Judgment James C Jackson Defendant This Cause having been heard, the Court determines that, while it would not for the alleged _underevaluation_ disturb the said execution sale, yet, as it was valued by _three_ persons instead of _two_ as statute prescribes for such sales, the sale mus & is _quashed_ & set aside, at least upon these terms, viz: the land & mill property-the interest on undivided on half of Jackson therein shall be _resold_ by a Commissioner at the Court house door in Flemingsburg on a Court day, _after_ having _first_ duly advertised the same, as the law prescribes for sales of land under execution, & upon a Credit of three months thaking bond payable to him the Commr approved security, having the force & effect of a replevin bond drawing interest from date till paid. Charles Williams _is_ appointed the Commis. to make said sale and is allowed $10.00 therefor, to _be_ taxed as part of the Costs, as may hereafter be directed as to the proceeds of sale may be realized, from the sale now directed to be made But, Plaintiff must be _reimbursed, first_ out of the proceeds that may be realized from the sale now directed for the amount of this purchase money so -?- for the same & interest thereon from day of sale 28th December 1863. and if any more, so much thereof _must be applied_ to, as, will discharge, _the balance due_ to David Jones upon this execution--and, if any _more_ then, the residue or _balance_ to paid to the _paid_ [sic] James Jackson And the Deft shall recover of Ptff his costs of this action herein and a -?- is given in said judgment for costs in favor of E. C. Phister & L.B. Cox each for one half the legal attys fee to be taxed by the clerk as part of Defts costs herein And the cause is continued ************************************** Geo. Damon vs. } Commr Report of Sale of land Jackson Jas. Filed 10th Nov 1864 Cord - ------------------ By virtue of a Judgement of the Fleming Circuit Court rendered at its Special August term thereof 1864 in the suit in Equity of George E Damen against James C Jackson The undersigned as Commissioner Reports as follows that having first advertised as directed in said Judgement he did on the 26 day of September 1864 at the Court house door in Flemingsburgh, being County Court day sell to the highest bidder on a credit of three months The undivided half of the Land and mill property of the defendant James C Jackson, and George E Damon became the purchaser at the Price of Five hundred and twenty one Dollars and after George E Damon being reimbursed as said Judgement directs which amounts to Four Hundred and Eighteen Dollars and thirty-five cents leaves a ballance of One hundred and two Dollars and Sixty five cents Twenty five dollars in hand paid and bond Executed with George V Morris as security for Seventy Seven Dollars and Sixty-five cents see bond herewith returned all of which is respectfully submitted to the Court Charles williams Commissioner ************************************** [This bond is a printed form, with blank spaces to be filled in.] I George E Damon principal and [left blank] as security, do bind ourselves Three months after the date hereof to pay Charles W Williams commissioner, the sum of Seventy Seven dollars and Sixty-five cents, being Part of the purchase money for The Undivided half of the mill Property & Land attached thereto of the defendent James C Jackson situated in the county of Fleming upon the waters of Fleming Creek which was this day sold by Charles W Williams as commissioner under a judgement of the Fleming Circuit Court, rendered at its August term thereof 1864, in the suit in Equity of George E Damen Against James C Jackson This bond is to have the force and effect of Replevin Bond on which Execution may issue if not paid at maturity. Given under our hands this 26 day of September 1864. attest George E Damon C W Williams Geo V Morris ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 14:36:49 -0400 From: "Smith, Elizabeth" Subject: KFY: COURT: Damon vs. Jackson, Fleming Co, pt. 8 PART 8, last part Surnames mentioned: CORD, COX, DAMON, GOSLIN, HARBESON, JACKSON, JONES, PHISTER, WILLIAMS Fleming County Kentucky Circuit Court Case # 14933 Damon George E =Vs= Jackson James C ************************************* [back] Geo. E. Damon vs. } Amended Petition James C. Jackson Filed 17 Nov 1864 W.H. Cord - ------------------ George Damon vs } James Jackson Plaintiff states that he not only paid the amt of his bid and as recited in the deed from the sheriff & the execution returns - but on the last sale he _bid_ (it being run up against him) to the sum of $ [left blank] and again became the purchaser and gav his bond for the amt. of same per bond filed with report of Commissioner - he also rented Jackson's half aforesaid at rate of $10.0 per annum & on the 20 April 1864 and the sale was at the [left blank] term makes?, his rent expire at the end of 5 months and his rent $41 2/3 ~ And as against his last bond & said rent he entitled to _a credit_ of $400.35/100 on & of the date of the execution sale - and for the balance of Jones fifa as provided for in the Judgment and claimed in the petition as it may appear from the said fifa and return -?- of David Jones - in the record of this suit And the Plaintiff further states that on the 8th day of march 1864 he obtained by assignment in good faith & for value duly paid, the note made part herof as _"D"_ in substance as follows: "$40.95/100 one day after date I promise to pay H. Goslin & Son Forty " 95/100 Dollars for value recd of them this 1st day of January 1862, Jas. C. Jackson," On which is the credit viz: "Recd on the within note one dollar nov. 5, 1862 And on the same is the endorsement viz, Pay G. E. Damon 8th March 1864 [This note is included among the papers of this suit. Since it is accurately describe here, I will not include it again.] and the Same therby payable as aforesaid still remains due & unpaid, and further states that Jackson has been insolvent since plaintiff became assignee of said note is still insolvent and moreover left the state and became nonresident & is now nonresident of this state and he has no means of collecting or securing the same but by a retainer & setoff of the same against his sale & rent bonds as aforesaid and demands that that sum due by the note by attached & subjected as by way of Garnishee & setoff as to and against said James Jackson, and general relief in the premises- Geo. E Damon Pltff I believe the statements made in the foregoing _amended_ petition to be true Geo. E Damon, Pltff Sworn to, before me, in due form of law, by Geo. Damon Nov. 14, 1864 John M. Harbesin clk ************************************* [back] George E. Damon vs. } Judgt James C. Jackson Filed 18th November 1864 O.B. 32 page 363 - ------------------ Fleming Circuit Court George E Damon vs } Judgement James C. Jackson By consent of parties this cause was submitted to the Court and being heard, It is adjudged by the Court that the Judgment for costs in favor of Jas C. Jackson vs George E. Damon rendered at teh last term is hereby reinstated, and the lien therein given in favor? of E.C. Phister and L.B. Cox is reinstated & allowed? - and a lien is also allowed for costs on said judgement in favor? of the -?- officers of the Court for their fees and said liens shall be considered on the execution. There being no exceptions to the report or sale made by commissioner Chas W. Williams on the 26th september 1864 the said Report is approved and the said sale confirmed. The proceeds of said sale shall first be applied to pay the expenses of said sale, and then to pay Damon the money which he paid for the property at the execution sale with interest - and then to the balance due on the execution of David Jones - and then if any balance it shall with the amount of rend due from Daomon for the rent of the property up to the 26th of September 1864, be applied as far as necessary to the note for $40.95 on James C. Jackson which was assigned to said Damon by H. Goslin & son - and on motion of James C Jackson -?- remainder of the proceeds of the sale and of the rent, if any shall be paid to E. C. Phister & L. B. Cox for their fees herein - and by consent John M. Harbeson shal make the calculations and distribution necessary under this judgt and shall be allowed $2.50 therefor and Wm H. Cord as Commissioner shall make a deed to said Damon for said property sold at the Commissioners sale. Pending the motion of Damon to file an amended Petition herein the said James C Jackson by his attys moved for the reinstatement of the judgment for costs of last term and for the liens as therein given which judgment was reinstated and the said liens also - and then the said amended Petition was filed, and this judgment rendered And the cause is continued. ************************************* [back] Geo. E. Damon vs. } Final order Jas C. Jackson Filed 17 Decr 1864 O.B. 32 page 396 - ------------------ Geo. E Damon Pltff vs } Final order James C. Jackson Defdt The Commissioner WH. Cord having produced and acknowledged a deed of Conveyance to Pltff Damon for the interest of defendant in the premises herin, the Same is approved and ordered to be Certified for record to the office of the clerk of the Fleming County Court and the parties go hence?. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 18:51:13, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1898, Rockcastle Co MARCH 25, 1898 (CONT) LAND SALES FOR TAXES CONTINUED DISTRICT 3 83 acres in name of George Bird; nearest res John Dobs 70 acres in name of John Dobs; nearest res G.Wren 100 acres in name of J.W. Gatliff, nearest res J. Paul 25 acres in name of S.T. Gill; nearest res H. Kindred 121 acres in name of Reuben Johnson; nearest res J. Ballenger 50 acres in name of Harvey Kindred; nearest res J. Hurley 30 acres in name of J.G. Lamna; nearest res T. Miller 30 acres in name of Morrison Miller; nearest res E. Croucher 1 acre in name of Daniel Owens; nearest res S. Saylor 100 acres in name of G.W. Poynter; nearest res L.S. Wren 45 acres in name of J. Vanwinch; nearest res W. Abney 50 acres in name of Mrs L.S. SWrenn; nearest res E. Brannaman 80 acres in name of John Mitchell; on waters of Round Stone 400 acres in name of John Scroggins; nearest res W.H. Eads 70 acres in name of Dud Broughton; nearest res L. Nicely DISTRICT 4 75 acres in the name of Jas Allen; nearest res R. M. Johnson 50 acres in name of M.A. Bishop, nearest res jas Singleton 50 acres in name of J.W. Coffey; nearest res A. Coffey 50 acres in name of Ephriam Drew; nearest res Margaret Drew 40 acres in name of Godfrey Gabbard; nearest res Peter Teger 18 acres in name of John McGuire, nearest res John Griffin 30 acres in name of Geo Rader; nearest res L. Reams ?? acres in name of L. Owens, nearest res H. Johnson 30 acres in name of M.A. Parkes; neares res Jas Robinson 50 acres in name of Mrs S. Patterson; nearest res All Mounce 40 acres in name of W.M. Newcomb; nearest res S. Helton 25 acres in name of Henry Jones; neares res Mollie Lawson 30 acres in name of J.W. Morris; nearest rest John McHargue 107 acres in name of H.R. Wediken; nearest res Long Branch 498 acres in name of J.L. Arnold; nearest res W.G. Payne 117 acres in name of B.B. King & Co; nearest res J. McGee 50 acres in name of Geo Allin; nearest res J. Durham50 acres in name of R.C. Coffey; nearest res Jeff Williams 40 acres in name of P.P. Jenkins; nearest res B. Mullins 50 acres in name of Sam Johnson; nearest res on the river 30 acres in name of Jas Moore year 1896; nearest res S. Moore 100 acres in name of S.A. Singleton; nearest res S.R. Singleton 150 acres in anme of James Cunagim, nearest res C.F. Jennings DISTRICT 5 84 acres in name of J.G. Anderson; nearest res Geo Anderson 25 acres in the name of Sallie Arnold; nearest res Geo Howel 40 acres in name of Vaden Collins; nearest res Mary Mullins 40 acres in name of J.S. Childress; nearest res Dr. Hundly 40 acres in name of J.J. Durham; neares res J.A. French 67 acres in name of A.L. Nicely, nearest res John Jones ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 18:43:56, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1898, Rockcastle Co MARCH 25, 1898 (CONT) LAND SALES FOR TAXES DISTRICT 5 (CONT) 75 acres in name of John Harper; nearest resident A. Bradly 50 acres in name of M.F. Jones; neares res Harvie Mink 96 acres in name of Ed Jones; nearest res J. Speaks 25 acres in name of M.F. Renner; nearest res A. Rowe 75 acres in name of Wm A. Renner; nearest res Wm Kinley 50 acres in name of E. Hammock; nearest res R. Southard 58 acres in name of Thomas Rector; nearest res S. Shell 3 1/2 acres in name Dr. Scarbrough; nearest res G.W. Done 40 acres in name of W M Mericle; nearest res Nick Shell 50 acres in name of Harvey Anglin; nearest res Walter Clark 37 acres in name of D.G. Bowles; nearest res R. Ballinger 200 acres in name of Hackney's heirs; nearest res J.L. Arnold DICTRICT 6 30 acres in name of Nancy J. Southard; nearest res P. Prewitt 30 acres in name of Elizabeth Whitaker; nearest res John Speaks 6 acres in name of H.G. Woodall; nearest res P. McFerron 50 acres in name of J.F. Dyer; nearest res T. Bowman 2 acres in name of Mary E. Gentry; nearest res J. Kirby 40 acres in name of Wm Southard; nearest res A. Renner 50 acres in name of T J McQueen Sr; nearest res H.P. Sexton 50 acres in name of T J McQueen Jr; nearest res N P Sexton 12 acres in name of S.S. Mink; nearest res Will Pitman 360 acres in name of Matilda Hall Gum Sulphur same listed for Stephen Collier for 1896 tax 8 acres in name of J.N. Harrison; nearest res Harve Watson 40 acres in name of Thompson Mobely; nearest res ????? 4 acres in name of James Newcomb; nearest res Frank Burke 80 acres in name of Wm Reuber; nearest res Willis Adams 100 acres in name of W.L. Singleton; nearest res Wm Kuser 145 acres in name of A. Renner; nearest res Wm Bullock 27 1/2 acres in name of R. M. Barns; nearest res Jas Baker 50 acres in name of J.E. Bullock; nearest res Harve Chaney 75 acres in name of Geo Bussell; nearest res R. Moore 2 acres in name of David Barns; nearest res H. Renner 50 acres in name of J.S. Bullock; nearest res H. Chaney 50 acres in name of W.A. Dyre; nearest res J.F. Dyre DISTRICT 7 2 1/2 acres in name of Tilford Mize; neares res C.E. Evans 2 acres in name of J.L. Thompson, nearest res J.C. Hurst 12 acres in name of A II Newman; nearest res J.J. Brown 40 acres in name of Sarah Soard; nearest res Wm Dowell 40 acres in nae of Rockcastle Mining and Oil Company; nearest res Nat Wright DISTRICT 8 50 acres in name of Willis Adams; neares res Presley Overbay 304 acres in name of Michael Bowers heirs; neares res T.S. Frith, same for 25 acres nearest res Henry Yonce, same for 125 acres nearest res Wm Scott All entries listed for TAX & COST, W.G. MULLINS, EX S.R.C. March 4, 1897 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 20:55:11 -0400 From: "Smith, Elizabeth" Subject: KFY: CORRES: Harris, 1889, Pleasant Hill, Mercer Co 1889 Letter from Nancy Harris, Pleasant Hill, KY Submitted by Elizabeth Smith esmith@montgomery.k12.ky.us [The following letter was found in the Harris Family Folder at the Harrodsburg Historical Society Research Library. The writer is Nancy Harris, the youngest daughter of Samuel Harris and Elizabeth Van Cleave. Samuel and Elizabeth were among the founding members of The Society of Believers, commonly known as "Shakers" at Pleasant Hill in Mercer Co., KY. >From clues in the letter, Nancy is probably replying to a genealogical type query from her nephew. The nephew is probably a son or grandson of her brother, John Moses Harris, who had left the Shakers, married, and moved to Oregon. John Moses Harris did have a daughter, Martha. Nancy says she doesn't know anything of her grandparents. Her grandparents were, on her father's side, Daniel Harris and Elizabeth Demaree. Her maternal grandparents were William Van Cleave and Abigail Frost. I am descended from Nancy's brother, Daniel, who did not join the Shakers, as he was opposed.] Pleasant-Hill Ky May 4th / 89 Dear Nephew, I received your interesting letter and was much pleased, with hearing of the prosperity-and well-doing of our family, and that it has so good a record - I do not know any thing of my grand-parents. I was so young when we came to Pleasant Hill, and never knew them. My parents came here in Feb 1806. My Mother's brother Jonathan Vancleve and his wife came here. both died here. My Father died Feb 28th 1852. My Mother died July 1st 1852. both were honorable and respected members of the community--where they lived. Sr Polly died in 1875. and Sr Rachel in 1876. the latter had just attained to her eighty-sixth year. We have endeavored to live peaceful, quiet and christian lives and feel thankful for the blessings we have enjoyed. I would be glad to have you come and see me, and perhaps you could obtain more information than I can write. I will also enclose a paper, the names and births of our family are on it. I am very glad to know you have succeeded so well in life, and that you are in good business. You must remember me in much love to your family, and also to your brothers and sisters with their respective families. We have received letters from your Sr Martha who lives in Washington, and we were well pleased to hear from her. Accept much love and many kind wishes from Your Aunt Nancy Harris [Enclosed:] Samuel Harris was born Nov. 21st 17,63 Elizabeth Harris was born May. 16th. 17,66, William Harris was born Sept. 28th 17,86, Daniel Harris was born Oct. 28th 17,88, Rachel Harris was born April. 11th 17,90, Leaher Harris was born June. 12th, 17,93, David Harris was born Dec. 2nd, 17,95 Polly Harris was born March 24th 17,97 Phebe Harris was born Dec. 10th 17,99, [inserted here, above the following name, in another hand: "my Grandpa" John Harris was born April 1st 18,03, Nancy Harris was born Oct. 24th, 18,05 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 21:43:20 -0400 From: "Smith, Elizabeth" Subject: KFY: CORRES: Harris Family Letter, 1875 - Pleasant Hill, Mercer Co 1875 Harris Family Letter-Pleasant Hill, KY to Oregon Submitted by Elizabeth Smith esmith@montgomery.k12.ky.us [I found a copy of the following letter, dated 1875, in the Harris Family File and the Research Library of the Harrodsburg Historical Society. It was written by Phebe Harris, with input from her sister, Nancy, who were both members of the Society of Believers, commonly known as "Shakers." They are writing to their brother, John Moses Harris. I have in my records that John Moses Harris left Pleasant Hill on 1 April 1821, that he lived in Indiana for 25 years, then moved first to Illinois, then to Oregon. I am descended from their brother, Daniel, who never joined the Shakers.] Pleasant Hill MC Ky May 9th 75 Dear brother yours of the 22nd all came safe to hand on 3rd inst and was joyfully received for we both seriously believed you had met some serious accident -?- which you had left the shore of time bound for the happy regions above. We are both in tolerable Health at present enjoying a luxurious season of strawberies which is now just at a close & the chery crop quite plentiful of pretty much all kinds, pears and apples bid tolerable fair for a plentiful crop. our harvest is just commencing and grass and small grain tolerable good with the exception of some appearance of rust occasioned by a rather wet spring. Sister Jane Hutton Departed this life on the 4th inst having been confined to her room & bed mostly with rheumatism for many years, Elder Edmond Bryant and brother Micaga Burnett are both very feble in both body and mind and may not last long, sisters Charlotty Runnion & Sarah Jenkins & several others of the good old vetterens & founders of this place are fast verging to the close of this mortal stage of action to join the happy spheres above. Our little family are all in tolerable good health moveing around in our regular relation of business trying to gather and lay up some thing to live upon reguardless of the stint and scarcity of money & means there for. We have some ingathering from without who stay but a short time then out and gone again into seek a fortune in some other place or condition The Society in jeneral are in tolerable health with the above exceptions. The weather is rather more coll at present than usual for the season of the year & has been for some time past. There has of late been considerable of religious awakening in the neighborhood round about us, meeting preaching & praying day & nigh, exhorting each other to the works of love, mercy and charity, to the whole human family, I heard Elder George Runnion say a few days ago he had met and conversed with a couple of preachers just from meeting in harrods burg who expressed more of the love & goodness of God than he had experienced for a good while with those with out. Sister Nancy says she feels anxious to know whether the pain and weakness in your knees & limbs is any better, and if the prepiration she furnished while you were here had been any benefit or not, also how your wife felt about the little trinkets and presents we sent her if she was pleased with them or not. We are very sorry to hear of your afflictions but very glad to hear of your & wife's safe arrival with the above exceptions, to your home in Oregon we believe you will have the best sucess and finally the best out come in things both temporally and spiritually. no more at present but will be glad to hear from you as soon as convenient. So Farewell in the best friend ship love and well wishes both to yourself wife and family all. Nancy and Phebe Harris ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 13:49:06 +0100 From: bwhilyerd@hcc-uky.campus.mci.net Subject: KFY: RECORDS: Westerfield, 1922 - Ohio Co (part 8) OBIT/D CERT/MAR - Westerfield, Mary E.(Mrs. John C.) Saturday, Aug 5, 1922, Owensboro Messenger: OHIO COUNTY Hartford, KY., Aug 4.--Funeral services for Mrs. John C. Westerfield, who died Wednesday[Aug.2] night at the city hospital in Owensboro, following an operation last week for tumor, were held Thursday from the Pleasant Hill Baptist church. Rev. A. P. Kelley was in charge of the service. Internment was in the church cemetery. 1922 Ky, Death Index cert. # 18792 Ohio Co., KY, Bartlett precinct Mary Eddy Westerfield Fem, white, maried (sic) Date of Birth: May 1, 1876 Age: 46 yrs. 3 mos.1 ds. Housewife Birthplace: Daviess Co. Name of Father: Louis Sharp; Birthplace: Ohio Co. Maiden Name of Mother: Georgie (sic) Ann Nave;Birthplace: Daviess Co. Informant: J. c. Westerfield; Hartford #6 Date of Death: Aug 2nd, 1922 Hoover & Hoover, M. D., Owensboro, Ky, Aug 4, 1922 Place of Burial or Removam: Magan, Ky Date of Burial: Aug 3, 1922 Undertaker: F. L. Compton; Whitesville * Ohio Co., KY Mar. Index p. 54A, line 27: Westerfield, J. C. [to] Mary E. Sharp Date of Mar: Jan 6, 1892 [May be bond date,mar. may have been later.] Vol. 7, p. 126 ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps-digest V1 #416 ********************************** 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.