ky-footsteps-digest Friday, June 26 1998 Volume 01 : Number 421 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 14:43:15, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1898, Rockcastle Co MAY 6, 1898 (CONT) LOCAL AND OTHERWISE Misses Susie and Annie Thompson, Charles Davis, James Houk, and Corroll Portman attended the Baptist church dedication at Preachersville Sunday Marshal McClure on Tuesday last took to London, W.F. Baker wanted there for selling liquor; and on Thursday took Bob Harris and Jake Branum wanted for robbery Judge Williams has appointed G.W. McClure, W.F. McClary; A.C. Stapy and James Maret delegates to State Commercial Convention to be held in Louisville, may 11th and 12th James Argenbright has been appointed section foreman at this place vice W.H. Mounce who was transfered to Crab Orchard. Mr M. had been here but a short time and had made a good impression amoung our people Train no 26, night express and freight no 37 collided at Rowland Saturday night. No one seriously injured. Both engines were damaged and four cars demolished. Capt Lowe says this is his third accident during his 30 years of railroading. A remarkable record Our old railroad friend W.W. Penn is now traveling passenger agent for Cincinnati, hamilton and Dayton railrod. If you are going to Chicago, West or Easty you will do well to consult or wirte him. He will attend to your wants An Ordinance passed that all the fencing on the east side of Richmond street be set back four feet beginning at the corner of J.J. Williams field at the depot and running to the corner of M.J. Miller's meadow at Carmical's corner. This must be done by the first day of July The Signal has received a card from Roger D. Williams, Lexington calling for recruits to join the "Rough Riders" of Roosevelt's Special Corps. Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years of age and in addition to regular physical qualifications must be expert riders. Call on Mr Williams DEATH: James N. Reynolds and little daughter Molie, of Pittsburg arrived here Monday from a two weeks trip to toledo, Ohio where they went to attend the funer of Chas H. Stewar, Mr Reynolds borther in law who died April 26th from tumor of the brain. Mr Stewart was a locomotive gngineer and was married at this place twenty three years ago to Miss Bettie Proctor. They went to Ohio some seventeen years ago where Mr Stewart has been constantly in the railroad business. Mrs Stewart and three children are left to mourn the sad loss of a faithful husband and indulgent father. The family are well provided for WILDIE Miss Lucy Griffin is with home folks this week MARRIAGE: Frank Blazer and Miss Laura Owens were married last week MARRIAGE: Henry Smith of Whites Station, and Miss Joyce Woods were married in Richmond last week T.J. Cress of Mt Vernon, was in Wildie on Monday last Mr Forrester was with his family at J. Fish's Hotel Saturday and Sunday last Harry Blazer, Bert Coddington and Rev Stuart caught about 20 lbs of fish Friday. Among the caught were two or theree fine bass weighing about four pounds each H.S. Brannaman say he would like to fight a Spainared but as there are none handy he don't think he will go and hunt him up BRODHEAD M.G. Aldridge made a business trip to Garrard county a few days since Jesse Roberts of this place will accept a position with W.T. Baker of Wildie R.S. martin and wife and Miss Sallie Purcell left here Tuesday for Louisville where they will buy a spring stock of goods James Moore and A.E. Albirght are unloading a car of fertilizer Samuel Roberts and wife and little son of Pittsburg arevisiting relatives here DIED: Aunt Peggy Capps died at a good old age, 84 Logan Owens of Freedom is not expected to live Dr Gravely is moving into the property recently occupied by P. Tharp 350 Chestnut Telephone poles wanted at once. consult Ed Albright Brodhead Dr P.A. Pennington dentist, will be here during regular term of circuit court to practice his profession Hay No I Timothy baled hay for sale. Orders filled promptly by A.H. Baston of Crab Orchard. Write for prices MAY 13, 1898 LIVINGSTON Lige herrin was at Mt Vernon Sunday Tom Stewart of Wildie was her Monday Mrs Mart Hicks is visiting her parents at Wildie this week Mrs J. S. Cooper spent Sunday at Mullins Station the guest of Mrs W.F. Tubbs Mrs B. King and Mrs Armstrong of Moreland have reutned after a visit to Mrs King's daughter Mrs E. Fishback Misses Lena and Ella Bentley haver returned from London. While there they were the guests of Miss Bessie Magee Ken Pike preached at the Presbyterian church Sunday night Dr J.H. Pettus was in Crab Orchard Sunday Messrs Foster, Rench, Murphy and Wilson was down from London on Sunday R.A. Sparks visited relatives in London last week William Lane and wife of near Paint Lick is visiting their nephew W.F. Garrett W.O. Burns was in Stanford the first of the week Miss Maggie Lewis of Danville is visiting Mrs Dr. Cooper A party composed of W. F. Sheridan, C.O. Bryson, Chas Brewer, Buck Johnson, Russ Dillion, Walter Saunders, Chas Burnes left Tuesday on a fishing trip up Rockcastle River Mrs W.T. Merimee arrived Monday and has taken rooms with Geo Pope. Mr Merimee will join her when the new depot is occupied which will by Monday' May 16th. Mrs W.B. Dillion has returned after a protracted visit to her mother's Mrs Broaddus in Lincoln county Mrs John Smith and Champ Mullins still remain very low. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 15:26:57, -0500 From: WRFC71A@prodigy.com (MRS BEULAH A FRANKS) Subject: KFY: DEATH CERT: Clark, 1915 - Henry Co KY DEATH CERTIFICATE #4086 Deceased: John Clark Born: not known 73 years at death Place: Henry County Died: February 17, 1915 Place: Henry County Cause: Pneumonia Buried: Adams ____ ____ Race: White Status: Married Father: Chas Clark Born: Kentucky Mother: Polly Troxell Born: Kentucky Beulah Wiley Franks wrfc71a@prodigy.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 15:26:55, -0500 From: WRFC71A@prodigy.com (MRS BEULAH A FRANKS) Subject: KFY: DEATH CERT: Marshall, 1962 - Fayette Co KY DEATH CERTIFICATE #5197 Deceased: Cordelia Marshall Born: October 30, 1893 Place: Kentucky Died: February 20, 1962 Place: Fayette County Buried: Cherry Grove Cynthiana, Kentucky Race: White Status: Widowed Father: Nelson H. Robbins Mother: Mary E. Lair Beulah Wiley Franks wrfc71a@prodigy.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 15:26:58, -0500 From: WRFC71A@prodigy.com (MRS BEULAH A FRANKS) Subject: KFY: DEATH CERT: Harrod, 1972 - Franklin Co KY DEATH CERTIFICATE #11755 Deceased: Ben Harrod Born: April 11, 1896 Place: Kentucky Died: May 20, 1972 Place: Franklin County Buried: Frankfort Cemetery Race: White Status: Surviving Spouse, Emma C. Harrod Father: Unknown Mother: Unknown Informant: Mrs. Emma C. Harrod Beulah Wiley Franks wrfc71a@prodigy.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 18:38:31 -0400 From: "Smith, Elizabeth" Subject: KFY: DEEDS: Jackson, Abstracts of Early Fleming Co Abstracts of Early Fleming Co., KY Deeds Extracted for the Surname, Jackson Submitted by Elizabeth Smith esmith@montgomery.k12.ky.us Book: B Page: 235 Instrument: Power of Attorney Date: 22 July 1803 Grantor: Joseph Jackson Grantee: George Glasscock Consideration: Acres: Watercourse: Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: This information is from the Grantee Index. I could not locate Book B in the courthouse. I will try to find it on microfilm the next chance I get. Book: A2 Page: 275 Instrument: Deed Date: 17 Sept 1803 Grantor: William Jackson, Sr. Grantee: Jacob Grose Consideration: 10 pounds Acres: 145 Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Jacob Grose derived title to the land from William Henry and Joseph Kennedy. Book: A2 Page: 377 Instrument: Deed Date: 18 Sept 1803 Grantor: William Jackson, Sr. of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: William Jackson, Jr. of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: 10 pounds Acres: 150 Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Perrin's trackt Witnesses: Comments: Part of Perrin's 1000 acre tract and McAlexander's tract. William Jackson, Sr. derived title from Simon Kenton and William Henry. Book: A2 Page: 396 Instrument: Deed Date: 7 Nov 1803 Grantor: William Jackson, Sr. of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: John Overly of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: 5 pounds Acres: 100 Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Part of Perrin's 1000 acre tract. William Jackson, Sr. derived title from William Henry. Book: Book: B1 (Mislabeled as B2 in index) Page: 64 Instrument: Deed Date: 21 Aug 1804 Grantor: William Jackson, Sr. of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: Michael Plank of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: 5 pounds Acres: 105 (estimated) Watercourse: Fleming Creek, a branch of the Licking River, in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: William Jackson, Sr. derived title from William Henry and Simon Kenton. Book: Book: B1 (Mislabeled as B2 in index) Page: 66 Instrument: Deed Date: 21 Aug 1804 Grantor: William Jackson, Sr. Grantee: Jacob Overly Consideration: 5 pounds Acres: 100 (estimated) Comments: William Jackson, Sr. derived title from William Henry. Book: C Page: 214 Instrument: Deed Date: 3 Feb 1808 Grantor: Jacob Jackson of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: John Ferguson of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: 10 pounds Acres: 30 (estimated) Watercourse: Poplar Run Neighbors/Bordering properties: Mosby's old line Witnesses: Comments: Ferguson had the same recourse that Jackson might have against Lewis Craig. Book: D Page: 389 Instrument: Deed Date: 14 Sep 1811 Grantor: William Jackson, Sr. [or Jr.?] and Elizabeth, his wife Grantee: Jacob Gross Consideration: $500 Acres: 150 (estimated) Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., Ky Neighbors/Bordering properties: Perrin's tract Witnesses: Comments: Part of Perrin's 1000 acre tract and McAlexander's tract. William Jackson derived title from Simon Kenton and William Henry. Book: H Page: 162 Instrument: Comr. Deed Date: 3 Sep 1817 Grantor: Joseph Morrison and William Kennan, Commissioners - for Davis Jackson and Sally (Harris), his wife and Richard Holland and Peggy (Harris), his wife - all citizens of VA Grantee: Richard W. Webber of KY Consideration: One shilling (to commissioner) Acres: 2 tracts, a. 140 acres; b. 51 acres Watercourse: on or near Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: a. Perrin's line, between Mrs. Fleming's heirs and Benjamin Harri's devisees, John Fleming's heirs, John Overly and Thomas Jackson; b. Harris's survey, Lanterman (formerly James McCullough's) Witnesses: Comments: The commissioners were appointed by the Fleming Co. Court at its May 1815 term to divide the lands of Sally and Peggy, alias Harris, 2 devisees of Benjamin Harris, decd. and Davis Jackson, husband of Sally and Richard Holland, husband of Peggy. Richard W. Webber was purchaser from Nancy S. and Betsy alias Nancy Harris and Betsy Harris, also two of the devisees of Benjamin Harris, decd (Deed dated 18 Oct 1816). Land is part of the 1212 acres surveyed and patented by Benjamin Harris, decd. The two tracts being one equal half of the remaining balance of the 1212 acre tract after giving to the Locator [surveyor?] one equal third part and giving to the purchaser from Benjamin Harris, lands sold and conveyed by him to them in his lifetime taking into consideration the quantity and quality of the said balance, giving to Webber an equal half containing 192 acres. Book: I Page: 254 Instrument: Deed Date: Elizabeth Little, widow of Henry Little, dec., Samuel Little, George Little, John Jackson and Rachel his wife, late Rachel Lyttle, Henry Little, and Abraham Little Grantor: Willis D. Lee Grantee: Consideration: Acres: 8 Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Line of Mcalexander's 800 acre survey, south side of Fleming Creek, James William's line, Jno. Summerville's line Witnesses: William Shockley, Solomon Steele, Samuel Crain Comments: Henry Little, dec., in his lifetime having been obliged to Lee, note for $300 dated 6 Dec 1816. Land surveyed and patented in the name of Edward Wilson and James Duncan. Book: M Page: 430 Instrument: Release Date: 7 Feb 1825 Grantor: Henry Jackson and Barnet Trahune (Terhune?) Grantee: James Blair Consideration: $1.00 Acres: Watercourse: Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Release of mortgage (of property both real and personal) given by Blair to Jackson and Trahune, dated 16 Mar 1822 (Deed Book L, pg. 129), which had been paid. Book: O, Vol. 2 Page: 362 Instrument: Release Date: 3 Dec 1827 Grantor: Thomas Patton and Dempsy Jackson Grantee: Edward Wood Consideration: Release of Mortgage Acres: Watercourse: Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: On 4 Aug 1824, Patton and Jackson secured payment of $534.09 with interest. Wood had mortgaged 2 tracts of land on Johnson's Creek in Fleming Co., and two tracts of land, one 52 acres and the other, 100 acres (the same that had been conveyed by John Davis and wife to Wood on 16 April 1819). The mortgage was satisfied, and thereby released. Book: Q Page: 85 Instrument: Deed Date: 3 May 1830 Grantor: Henry Jackson Grantee: thomas T. Stone Consideration: $150 Acres: abt. 1/3 acre lot in Mt. Carmel in Fleming Co., KY Watercourse: Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Book: R Page: 77 Instrument: Deed Date: 5 Nov 1832 Grantor: Samuel Jackson, Sr. of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: Abram (or Abraham) Alfrey of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: $18.00 Acres: 8 ¾ Watercourse: Licking River in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: John Mynheir, Sr., Abram (Abraham) Alfry Comments: Part of land surveyed and patented by Samuel Jackson, Sr. by virtue of a Kentucky Treasury Warrant. Book: T Page: 247 Instrument: Deed Date: 7 Mar 1836 Grantor: Thomas Jackson and Eliza, his wife of Mason Co., KY Grantee: Wm. Dye of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: $870 Acres: 3 tracts of land contained in deeds from Wade Moseby to Dempsy Jackson. Watercourse: Johnson's Fork of the Licking River in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Land which Dempsy Jackson, decd., father of Thomas Jackson, seized. Was Thomas Jackson's 1/7 interest in the tracts of land. Book: T Page: 297 Instrument: Deed Date: 10 Mar 1836 Grantor: James M. Shackleford and Mary, his wife, late Mary T. Jenkins; Benjamin Hart and Ann, his wife, late Ann Jackson; Wade M. Jackson and Sarah M., his wife; and Mary Jackson, widow of Dempsey Jackson, dec., heirs of Dempsey Jackson, decd., each due 1/7, not counting the widow. Wade M. Jackson & wife were represented by Thomas Jackson, as attorney. [They lived in Missouri.] Grantee: Henry Burgess and William Dye Consideration: $2,610 Acres: 378 Watercourse: Johnson's Fork in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: The same land which Dempsey Jackson, decd., seized and possessed. Mary relinquished her right of dower to the whole tract except 2/7 thereof. Witnesses: Comments: ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 18:38:53 -0400 From: "Smith, Elizabeth" Subject: KFY: DEEDS: Jackson, Abstracts of Early Fleming Co Abstracts of Early Fleming Co., KY Deeds Extracted for the Surname, Jackson Submitted by Elizabeth Smith esmith@montgomery.k12.ky.us Book: W Page: 37 Instrument: Deed Date: 8 Oct 1840 Grantor: John L. Jackson of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: Nathan Jackson of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: $1.00 and love and affection (of his nephew) Acres: 6 ½ Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Part of a tract of land descended to John L. by his father John Jackson, dec. (Will Book E, pg. 194). The whole tract was 14 acres. John had already sold 7 ½ acres to Moses Jackson by deed dated 2 Oct 1839 (Book V, pg. 261). Book: W Page: 114 Instrument: Deed Date: 5 Jan 1841 Grantor: Sarah Ann Jackson of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: Moses Jackson of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: $42 Acres: 51 Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: north side of Hinton's Mill Road Witnesses: Comments: Sarah sold her undivided interest in the land she held as heir of Rachel Jackson, decd. in the lands of her [Rachel's] husband, John Jackson, dec. (Will Book E, pg. 194) Book: W Page: 207 Instrument: Deed Date: 5 Feb 1841 Grantor: James C. Jackson of Nicholas Co., KY Grantee: Moses Jackson Consideration: $240 Acres: a. 12 acres; b. 4 acres Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: a. James C. Jackson's interest in the land of John Jackson, dec. (as one of the children and heirs at law), exclusive of the Dower of the widow. Tract is # 5 on the platt of division. b. James C. Jackson's interest (as heir of John Jackson, decd.) to the lands allotted to the widow for her dower - 1/9 part of the unrecorded division of the dower lot (the widow being decd) - Lot # 4. Book: W Page: 371 Instrument: Deed Date: 24 July 1841 Grantor: Hannah and James Jackson of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: Moses Jackson Consideration: $285 Acres: 19 Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: The same land that was allotted to Hannah Jackson in the division of lands of John Jackson, dec'd (she being one of his heirs) and designated as # 6 on the platt of division (Will Book E, pg. 194); exclusive of the widow's dower. James derived his interest in the lot of land by his intermarriage with said Hannah Jackson. Book: X Page: 142 Instrument: Deed - Quit Claim Date: 25 Sept 1841 Grantor: James G. Hazelrigg and Dorothy his wife; and Hannah Jackson, widow of Samuel Jackson, Sr., all of Morgan Co., KY Grantee: Samuel C. Gill of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: a. $1200 from Hazelrigg; b. $350 from Hannah Jackson Acres: a. 144; b. 106 Watercourse: Licking River Neighbors/Bordering properties: a. Richard Rixey's 5800 acres, Cobb's field, South boundary of a survey made for Frances Woodfish, Woak Lynn, county line b. Samuel Jackson Witnesses: Comments: Book: X Page: 232 Instrument: Deed Date: 7 Feb 1842 Grantor: Harrison Jackson, and Elizabeth his wife; John W. Hazelrig of Morgan Co., KY Grantee: fielding Alfrey Consideration: $565 Acres: 97 Watercourse: Licking River in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Including stone house built by Harrision Jackson. Jackson will warrant agains the claim of Rixey but no one else. Hazelrigg relinquishes to Alfrey the lien which he has on the 97 acres, which he obtained by mortgage. He won't warrant against Rixey's claim. (Note: John W. Hazelrig was also the Clerk of the Mogan Co. Court and certified the deed and Elizabeth's relinquishment of her dower rights. Wouldn't this be a conflict of interest, today?) Book: Y Page: 196 Instrument: Agmt Date: 25 Jan 1843 Grantor: Jacob Jackson and Sarah, his wife of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: Consideration: Acres: 247 Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: The 247 acres on which Jacob and Sarah resided was given to Moses Jackson as long as Jacob and Sarah should live, provided Moses built them a comfortable cabin on the land as a residence to use for the rest of their lives, furnished them with enough pasture for 2 horses and a cow, and supplied them with enough food, clothing, firewood to render them comfortable for the rest of their lives, and all to be delivered to the door of the cabin. Jacob agreed to give Moses two 2-year old colts and $200, to be paid after Jacob's death, by his executor or administrator, out of his estate. Book: Y Page: 393 Instrument: Comr. Deed Date: 6 June 1842 Grantor: William H. Cord of Fleming Co., KY as commissioner Grantee: Moses Jackson Consideration: $40.25 Acres: 15 Watercourse: Fleming Creek, Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: W. H. Cord was appointed Commissioner under a decree to sell the land, by the Fleming Co. Circuit Court at its Sept. term 1841 in suit where Leonard Tulley was the complainant and Henry L. Jackson was the defendant. By virture of the decree, Moses Jackson became the purchaser. The land was the same that descended to Henry L. Jackson from his father, John Jackson. (Will Book E, pg. 194) Book: Y Page: 239 Instrument: Deed Date: 19 Jun 1843 Grantor: Moses Jackson and Mary Ann, his wife of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: Dyer Sherwood and Ealkana Gorley of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: $276.68 Acres: 51 Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Book: Y Page: 392 Instrument: Deed Date: 28 Jun 1843 Grantor: John L. Jackson Grantee: Alkana Gourley Consideration: $150 Acres: 2 adjoining tracts: a. 14 acres; b. 21 acres, two undivided portions of Rachel Jackson's dower lands Watercourse: a. Fleming Creek; b. Hinton's Mills Road Neighbors/Bordering properties: b. Same land devised to John L. Jackson by his sister Mary and that which she inherited from Rachel Jackson's dower in the land of her husband, John Jackson. Witnesses: Comments: Book: Y Page: 453 Instrument: Deed Date: 17 Feb 1844 Grantor: Henry Jackson, Sr. and Mary Jackson, his wife Grantee: James Cochran, Sr. Consideration: $1640.88 Acres: 134 (estimated) Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Jacob jackson, John Jackson Witnesses: Comments: Cochran would have no recourse to Henry Jackson and wife, but would be able to avail themselves of any advantage Henry and Mary would have against John machir, to whom one William Jackson, the grantor to said Henry Jackson, derived his title by deed. Note (indicated by a sketch, in red pencil, of a hand, with the index finger pointing): See Deed Book G-pg. 33 for Certificate of Dower. Book: Z Page: 2 Instrument: Deed Date: 13 Apr 1844 Grantor: Jacob Jackson of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: Edward Pines of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: $101 Acres: 7 Watercourse: Poplar Run Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Book: Z Page: 105 Instrument: Deed Date: 16 Sept 1844 Grantor: William Jackson and Catharine, his wife and Henry Jackson and Rachel, his wife of Indiana Grantee: Moses Jackson of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: Acres: 264 Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Land is that conveyed to Jacob Jckson by deeds from William Jackson (Book B2, pg. 62); Lewis Craig to Jacob Jackson (Book C, pg.367), John Machir's Executors to Jacob Jackson (Book S, pg. 57), and John Lee and wife to Jacob Jackson (Book T, pg. 425). Land conveyed is that which descended to the grantors as heirs at law of Jacob Jackson, decd. Book: Z Page: 156 Instrument: Deed Date: 4 Nov 1844 Grantor: Thomas Jackson and Fanny, his wife of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: Henry Overley of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: $259 Acres: 78 Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Land is that which Thomas Jackson, Sr., decd., father of Thomas Jackson, Jr., siezed and possessed, together with Sarah Smith's, Jacob Sapp & wife, Rachel Cline's, and Jacob Crawford's wives shares of the said tract of land. Book: Z Page: 190 Instrument: Deed Date: 4 Dec 1844 Grantor: John L. Jackson, and Sarah Ann, his wife Grantee: Alkana Gourley Consideration: $275 Acres: 14 Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Land is the same devised to John L. Jackson by his sister, Mary Jackson, being the portion she inherited from her father, John Jackson. Also 2 undivided portions of Rachel Jackson's Dower in the land of her husband, John Jackson, adjoining the 14 acres. Book: Z Page: 234 Instrument: Deed Date: 6 Jan 1845 Grantor: Andrew Jackson of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: Henry Overley Consideration: $28 Acres: 78 Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Land which Thomas Jackson, Sr., father of Andrew Jackson, decd., seized and possessed. Book: Z Page: 405 Instrument: Deed Date: 28 Apr 1845 Grantor: Jane and Joseph Jackson of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: Henry Overley of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: $33 1/3 Acres: 78 Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Land in which Thomas Jackson, Sr., decd., late of Fleming Co., KY and father of Joseph and Jane Jackson, seized and possessed. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 18:38:48 -0400 From: "Smith, Elizabeth" Subject: KFY: DEEDS: Jackson, Abstracts of Early Fleming Co Abstracts of Early Fleming Co., KY Deeds Extracted for the Surname, Jackson Submitted by Elizabeth Smith esmith@montgomery.k12.ky.us Book: U Page: 136 Instrument: Deed Date: 3 May 1837 Grantor: Samuel Jackson, Sr. of Fleming Co., Ky Grantee: John W. Hazelrigg and Thomas F. Hazelrigg Consideration: Acres: 144 WatercoursLicking River in Fleming Co., KYe: Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Samuel Jackson, Jr. Comments: Samuel Jackson, indebted to John W. Hazelrigg and Thomas F. Hazelrigg for the following: 1. a note dated 27 Feb 1837, signed by Samuel Jackson, Jr. & Harrison Jackson; 2. a note dated 28 Feb 1837 for $200; c. a debt of $1,370.73, due by acct. payable, 5 Dec 1837 for goods and merchandise per acct. dated 21 Apr 1837, purchased by party of the 2nd part from party of the 1st part and sons. [Should this be reversed to make sense?] Notes to be paid 4 months from their respective dates. If paid on time, deed void. Jackson then resided on the land. Book: U Page: 253 Instrument: Mortgage Date: 5 Sept 1837 Grantor: Samuel Jackson, Sr. of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: John Cogswell Consideration: $200 Acres: Personal Property (horses) Watercourse: Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: John Mynheir, Sr., Jess Cogswell, Henry Cogswell Comments: John Cogswell entered into a note as security for $200 to Sarah Cary of Fleming Co., KY due one year from 12 April 1837. If paid on time, deed void. Book: U Page: 271 Instrument: Deed Date: 18 Oct 1837 Grantor: Hannah and James Jackson of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: Roland A. Alexander of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: $200 Acres: 2 tracts: a. 64 acres; b. 100 acres Watercourse: Licking River and Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: a. Belt's line, Roland A. Alexander 2. Zachariah Alexander's 100 acres, Boyd's corner, Belt's corner & line Witnesses: Comments: Book: U Page: 283 Instrument: Deed Date: 13 Dec 1837 Grantor: Harrison Jackson, Samuel Jackson, Jr., Samuel Jackson, Sr., all of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: John W. Hazelrigg of Bath Co., KY Consideration: Acres: a. 144 acres (on which Samuel Jackson, Sr. now lives - full description on patent from Commonwealth to Jackson); b. 106 acres (on which Samuel Jackson, Jr. now lives - full description on the survey made by surveyor of Fleming Co. on the 12th instant); c. 97 acres (including place where Harrison Jackson now lives - full description on the deed of Samuel Cobb to Samuel Jackson) Watercourse: Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: T. F. Hazelrigg and J. G. Hazelrigg Comments: Harrison Jackson, Samuel Jackson, Jr., and Samuel Jackson, Sr. were indebeted to John W. Hazelrigg for $2762.80, secured to be paid by note, dated 13 Dec 1837 and due one day after the date of the note. If paid, deed void. Book: U Page: 514 Instrument: Deed Date: 17 Mar 1838 Grantor: Claborn F.(Fox) and Louisa C. Jackson, his wife, by Thomas Thomas Jackson, their attorney in fact (My note: Claiborne Fox Jackson was living in Missouri, where he became governor in 1860. He was the only sitting governor to lead troops in battle.) Grantee: William Dye and Henry D. Burgess of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: $870.72 Acres: 378 Watercourse: Johnson Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Claiborne and Louisa C. Jackson sold their interest in the tract of land owned and posessed by the late Dempsey Jackson in his life time and which descended at his deat to his heirs. Claiborne was one of the heirs. Book: V Page: 55 Instrument: Relinq Date: 17 Mar 1838 Grantor: Mary Jackson, widow of Dempsy Jackson, decd.. Grantee: William Dye and Henry D. Burgess Consideration: $1,050 Acres: 178 Watercourse: Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: John Hunt, Joshua B. Pepper Comments: Mary Jackson relinquished all her right of dower in and to the 178 acres owned and possessed by Dempsey Jackson in his lifetime and which had been purchased by Dye and Burgess from the heirs of Dempsy Jackson. Book: V Page: 97 Instrument: Deed Date: 17 Sept 1838 Grantor: Thomas Jackson and Eliza, his wife of Howard Co., MO Grantee: Michael Groves Consideration: $450 Acres: 31 3/4 Watercourse: Buchanan Creek Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Being the 7 ½ acres which Samuell Caywood conveyed to Erasmus Caywood by deed dated 9 Feb 1829 (Book --, pg. 100) and the remainder of the land is that which Erasmus Caywood purchased of William Duzan and Samuel Caywood by deed, part of which he sold to Michael Grooves and part held by Erasmus Caywood (conveyed to him by John Callahan by deed dated 8 Nov 1834.) This remainder contained 31 ¾ achres and was conveyed to Jackson by Callahan. [I hope this is correct. The wording in the deed was very convoluted.] Book: V Page: 176 Instrument: Mortgage Date: 4 Jun 1839 Grantor: Henry Jackson, Jr. of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: Leonard Tully of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: $56 Acres: Watercourse: Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Land on which Henry Jackson resides, and the same that descended to him from his late father John Jackson. Henry Jackson was indebted to Tully for $56 due by note dated this day and due in 6 months. If paid, deed is void. Book: V Page: 337 Instrument: Mortg. Date: 11 Feb 1840 Grantor: Harrison Jackson of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: Howard McIntyre of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: $169.20 Acres: Personal Property Watercourse: Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Purpose is to secure several debts totaling $169.20. McIntyre was to hold the personal property until the debts were paid. Book: V Page: 353 Instrument: Deed Date: 29 Feb 1840 Grantor: Samuel Jackson, Sr. Grantee: James G. Hazelrigg Consideration: $1200 Acres: a. 154 acres; b. 106 acres Watercourse: Licking River in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Thomas (T or F) Hazelrigg, Samuel Jackson, Jr., Jos. H. Morgan Comments: a. Lands on which Jackson now lives (description is on a patent from the Commonwealth of KY to Jackson and also on a mortgage executed by Jackson and others to John W. Hazelrigg) b. The adjoining farm of Jackson, surveyed in the name of Jackson (description is in field notes in office of surveyor of Fleming Co. and also filed in the office of register [registrar?] of the Land Office) Book: V Page: 15 Instrument: Deed Date: 14 Aug 1838 Grantor: James L. Jackson and Rachel, his wife; Nicholas Bailey and Rachel, his wife Grantee: Moses Jackson Consideration: $130 Acres: 57 Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Hinton's Mill Road Witnesses: Comments: The grantors sold their undivided interest as heirs of Rachel Jackson, dec. in the lands of her husband John Jackson, dec., the same that was laid off by commissioner and the platt recorded in Will Book E, pg. 194. Book: V Page: 30 Instrument: Deed Date: 17 Sept 1838 Grantor: Elizabeth Noe Grantee: John L. Jackson Consideration: $8.75 Acres: 10 Watercourse: Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Part of the dower of Rachel Jackson, widow of John Jackson, decd. Book: V Page: 124 Instrument: Power of Attorney Date: 13 Sept 1839 Grantor: George Ansley of Logan Co., OH Grantee: Moses Jackson Consideration: Acres: 63 Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Moses Jackson was to rent land for and in Ansley's name and to ask, demand, sue for, and recover money deriving from rent of the same. Book: V Page: 226 Instrument: Deed Date: 4 Sept 1839 Grantor: Peter Cline and Rachel, his wife, late Rachel Jackson of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: Thomas jackson of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: $12 Acres: 78 Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Land which Rachel Cline's father, Thomas Jackson, Sr., decd. , late of Fleming Co., KY, seized and possessed. Book: V Page: 246 Instrument: Deed Date: 5 Oct 1839 Grantor: John Crawford and Joanna, his wife, of Nicholas Co., KY Grantee: Moses Jackson of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: $60 Acres: 6 Watercourse: Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: John and Joanna Crawford sold her interest in the lands which were allowed to Rachel Jackson by commissioners appointed by the Fleming Co. Court to divide the lands of John Jackson, decd. (Will Book E, pg. 194 - # 7 on the division of the dower lands). Book: V Page: 261 Instrument: Deed Date: 2 Oct 1839 Grantor: John L. Jackson Grantee: Moses Jackson Consideration: $54 Acres: 7 ½ Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Part of a tract of land descended to John L. Jackson by his father, John Jackson, decd. and the same allotted to John L. by the commissioners appointed by the Fleming County Court (Will Book E, pg. 394). John L. had already sold 6 ½ acres out of his father's lands to N. Bailey, which was not intended to be conveyed by this deed. Book: V Page: 272 Instrument: Deed Date: 11 Nov 1839 Grantor: John Crawford and Joanna, his wife of Nicholas Co., KY Grantee: Moses Jackson of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: $180 Acres: 12 Watercourse: Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: This land was Joanna Crawford's share of the land of her father, John Jackson, decd. and was designated as Lot # 7 on the division of the land. (Will Book E, pg. 194) Book: V Page: 307 Instrument: Mortg. Date: 6 Jan 1840 Grantor: James Collins Grantee: John L. Jackson Consideration: $60 Acres: Watercourse: Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Collins sold a horse on credit to John L. Jackson, and it was used as collateral for two notes for $30 each and dated 11 Jan 1840. One was due in 3 months and the other was due in 6 months. Book: V Page: 366 Instrument: deed Date: 25 Mar 1840 Grantor: Henry L. and Margaret Jackson of Fleming Co., KY Grantee: Moses Jackson of Fleming Co., KY Consideration: $230 Acres: 14 Watercourse: Fleming Creek in Fleming Co., KY Neighbors/Bordering properties: Witnesses: Comments: Lot # 1 on the division of lands of John Jackson, dec. (Will Book E, pg. 194) ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1998 18:45:12, -0500 From: WRFC71A@prodigy.com (MRS BEULAH A FRANKS) Subject: KFY: DEATH CERT: Barton, 1925 - Franklin Co KY DEATH CERTIFICATE #23874 Deceased: Thorn Barton Born: September 12, 1895 Place: Henry County Died: August 8, 1925 Place: Franklin County Cause: Homicide Buried: Frankfort Cemtery Race: White Status: Married Father: Bragg Barton Born: Henry County Mother: Atha McGowan Born: Henry County Informant: Bragg Barton Beulah Wiley Franks wrfc71a@prodigy.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 08:09:08, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1898, Rockcastle Co MAY 13, 1898 (CONT) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION We, A.H. Bastin and Curtis Gover, of Crab Orchard, Ky; James Maret of Mt Vernon, Ky, E.A. Albirght of Brodhead, KY; and I.M. Bruce, of Stanford Ky do hereby associate ourselves together for the prupose of being created a body corporate under the name and style of THE CRAB ORCHARD, Stnaford and Mt Vernon telephone company, for the purpose of erecting, maintaining and operating a telephone line and its conncections between Stanford, Crab Orchard and Mt Vernon, Ky with the privilege of extending the same to Woodstock, Ottenheim, Preachersvill, and Dripping Springs and other points in Ky. Said corporation shall be capable in law of acquiring and holding rights of way for a telephone line, and buying, purchasing and holding all telephones and their appliances that may be necessary in operating and maintaining telephone lines between the several points herein named. (this is only one of several paragraphs of the incorporation) LOCAL AND OTHERWISE W.H. Brown was in from Level Green Mulcahy the Danville tailor was here this week James Crawford was in town Wednesday W.H. Mounch was up from Crab Orchard Monday Mrs W.J. Sparks is visiting home folks here Bruce Richardson was in from, Conway Tuesday Miss Katie Spradlin is visiting Miss Margie McClary Miss Carrie Lair was her shopping Thursday last Mrs Rosalind nesbitt was visiting Pittsburg last week Harry Blazer one of our business men called on us Monday MARRIAGE: Frank Blazer Conway was mrried to Miss Owens last week Mrs Maggie Thompson of Louisville is visiting relatives here Henry Mobley of Conway has not volunteered up to this time A.T. Fish, Wildie, W.D. McGuire, Goochland attended court "Tony" Brooks was on Monday's train returning to Hazel Patch S.H. Martin erecting another dwelling at Maretburg, He is an extensive builder Miss Lena McClure held the luck no 501 which drew the $50 range at U.G. Bakers. Ed Albirght has a force of men delivering telephone poles between here and Crab Orchard Reubin Mullins is traveling for A. Wright & Co. shoe dealers, Petersburg VA Miss Etna Hayes a pretty brunette of near Wildie visited relatives here Thursday Rev Frank Wells Baptist of Louisville has been holding services here during the week MARRIAGE: H.C. Moore of Madison countya nd Miss Lucy Bartlett of Conway were married last week. Walter Saunders, the Signal's good friend of Livingston, was with us during last week's court Mrs Mattie Yeager of Garrard has been visiting the family of her grandfather M.J. Miller, this place Mrs Georgia Coyle, Miss Mattie Williams, Mrs Dr. Lovell, Sim Davis and E.B. Cox went to Lousiville Monday A.H. Bastin was in Bee Lick Tuesday making arrangements for connecting that place by telephone to balance of the world Capt B.N. Roller informs us that the local division officers now located at Rowland, will move to Livingston on train No 23 Monday next In answer to a telegram from Capt Duncan, Carroll Portman, John D. Miller and Tyree Gentry went to volunteer. Rockcastle has sent six to fight Spain J.L. Arnold through his attorneys Williams & Williams has gained a $600 suit with damages against the Matson Lumber Co in court of appeals G.W. Jones of Conway, was here Tuesday and reports the arrival of a girl at J.S. ARnold's and a boy at W.R. Jones named Emmett Fitzhugh Lee; grandchildren of Mr Jones Miss Lizzie Herrin came up Tuesday from Stanford with Drs Carpenter and Brown. The doctors came with the expectation of assisting Dr Lovell in performing an operation upon Samuel Fields, but the matter was defered as the patient had a change for the better. Some thief made a big haul here Sunday night. H.C. Gentry wa robbed of one pair of harness, bridles and check liens. J.L. Joplin a saddle, Hugh Miller check lines. Andy Baker a saddle. James White some bridles. The party who did the work left town over Crab Orchard road. A few days since a gang of birds about the size of English sparrows with dark brown breasts white top knot greenish black wings and pretty plumage, visited the farm of N.M. Shumate. They were perfectly gentle, allowing the children to pick them up and play with them ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps-digest V1 #421 ********************************** 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.