ky-footsteps-digest Monday, January 25 1999 Volume 01 : Number 500 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1999 20:56:34 -0700 From: jhcliff@edtnind1.telusplanet.net (H and J Clifford) Subject: KFY: DEED: Robinson, 1820 - Fayette Co Fayette County, Kentucky Deed Book U, pages 76, 77 Benjamin Robinson [Sr] to his heirs, 10 July 1820 Memorandum of agreement made and entered into between Benjamin Robinson of the County of Fayette and Commonwealth of Kentucky of the one part and Polley McCann the heirs of Nancy Mitchell deceased begotten of her body John Robinson Benj Robinson James Robinson Charles Robinson Martin Moor and Boswell Mitchell heirs of said Benjamin of the other part, Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the Sum of five hundred Dollars paid annually to him the Said Benjamin during his natural life hereby sells to the heirs aforesaid negro man named Sam and Manuel and Jacob a boy named Dick a woman Agness another named Milley a boy named Anderson and Maria Sela Eliza Jane and Sally girls also two thirds of the tract of land whereon said Benjamin now lives bounded by John Robinson, Joseph Robinson Stephen Franklin and James Robinson together with all the horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, house hold kitchen and farming utensils, except that which Agness Robinson wife of Said Benjamin possessed previous to their marriage which property him the said Benjamin hereby obliges himself to warrant and forever defend to them the heirs aforesaid from the claim or claims of every person persons whatever claiming by or through him or his heirs and no others; as witness our hands this 10th day of July 1820 Benjamin (X) Robinson Seal Test Martin Moore Seal James True [?Sr/Jr] Polly McCann Seal Anthony Poole Boswell Mitchell Seal for the heirs of Nancy Mitchell, deceased John Robinson Seal Benjamin Robinson Seal Charles Robinson Seal James Robinson Seal Boswell Mitchell Seal State of Kentucky Fayette County clerk's office towit October 3rd 1820 This Article of Agreement between Benjamin senior his son Charles and others was produced to me the clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid on the 10th day of July 1820 and acknowledged by said Benjamin Robinson senior and James Robinson and on the 19th of the same month and year by Polly McCann and said Charles Robinson on the 29th of August 1820 by Boswell Mitchell for himself and the heirs of Nancy Mitchell deceased on the 8th of September 1820 by John Robinson the 11th of the same month and year by Martin Moore and on this day by Benjamin Robinson jr all parties thereto to be their act and Deed for the purpose therein mentioned and the same thereupon truly recorded in my office Att J. C. Rodes Ck ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1999 20:56:44 -0700 From: jhcliff@edtnind1.telusplanet.net (H and J Clifford) Subject: KFY: DEED: Robinson, 1835 - Fayette Co Fayette County Kentucky Deed Book 18, pages 250, 251, 252 Heirs of Benjamin Robinson [Sr] to Alexander Stewart, 13 July 1835 This Indenture made this 13th day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and thirty five Between John Robinson and Fanny his wife James Robinson and Patsy his wife Benjamin Mitchell and Permilia his wife Johnson Mitchell and Susan his wife of the County of Jessamine Charles Robinson and priscilla his wife, Peggy Moore Boswell Mitchell and Susan his wife of the County of Fayette Polly McCann of the County of Clarke William Jones and Polly his wife and Mildred Mitchell of Bourbon and Nancy Jenkins Sally Blackwell and Owen Winn and Polly Robinson of the County [?of Fayette] the Counties and Commonweath of Kentucky on the one part and Alexander Stewart of the County of Fayette and Commonwealth aforesaid on the other part Witnesseth, That the said parties of the first part for and in Consideration of the sum of Two thousand and fifty Dollars and 25 Cents to them in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained and Sold and by these presents doth grant bargain Sell and Confirm unto the said Alexander Stewart his heirs and assigns all that Tract or parcel of land situate and being in the County of Fayette on the waters of Davids fork Containing Fifty five acres One Rood and 26 poles and bounded as follows towit Beginning at a stone in lane Running South 88 1/4 West Eight poles to a stone thence South 3 1/2 East seven & 06/100 poles to a stone thence North 84 1/4 East twenty & 7/10 poles to a stone in the mouth of the lane thence South 6 East ninety two and 72/100 poles to a stone thence South 63 3/4 East Thirty five and 39/100 poles to a stone thence South 9 3/4 West Eighteen and 2/10 poles to a sugar tree thence North 77.33 East Forty three and 32/100 poles to a stone thence North ?17 West one hundred and Eighty poles to a stone on the Edge of a drain thence 76 1/4 West Fifty poles to a stone thence South 15 3/4 East Thirty nine and 4/10 poles to the Beginning all the above Corners are Corners with Jacob Hughes Together with all and Singular the premises thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining. To have and to hold the land hereby Conveyed with the appurtenances unto the said Alexander Stewart his heirs and assigns forever and the said parties of the first part for themselves their heirs Executors and administrators the aforesaid Tract of land and premises unto the said Alexander Stewart his heirs or assigns against the Claim or Claims of all and every person or persons Whatsoever do and will forever warrant and defend by these presents, In testimony Whereof the said Parties of the first part have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and date first above written Faney G Robinaon Seal Peggy (X) Moore Seal Susan Mitchell Seal Susan Mitchell Seal William Jones Seal Boswell Mitchell Seal Mary (X) Jones Seal Benjamin Mitchell Seal Polly McCann Seal Johnson Mitchell Seal Charles Robinson Seal Mildred Robinson Seal Priscilla B Robinson Seal James Robinson Seal John Robinson Seal Acknowledged in presence of State of Kentucky Fayette County towit I James C Rodes of the County Court for the County aforesaid do Certify that this deed from John Robinson and Fanny his wife James Robinson and Patsy his wife Benjamin Mitchell and Pamelia his wife Johnson Mitchell and Susan his wife Charles Robinson and Priscilla his wife Peggy Moore Boswell Mitchell and Susan his wife Polly McCann William Jones and Polly his wife Mildred Mitchell Nancy Jenkins Sally Blackwell Owen Winn and Polly Robinson to Alexander Stewart was produced to me in my office on the 13th July 1835 and acknowledged by the said Peggy Moore Boswell Mitchell and Susan his wife on the 22nd January 1836 was again produced to me and acknowledged by the said Benjamin Mitchell James Robinson John Robinson and Fanny G. his wife and Susan Mitchell on the 21st Same month by William Jones and Mildred Mitchell on the 4th of May 1836 by Polly Jones on the 13th Same Month by Polly McCann on the 19th Same month by Charles Robinson and Priscilla his wife all parties thereto to be their act and deed they the said Susan Mitchell wife [of] Boswell Mitchell Susan Mitchell wife of Johnson Mitchell Fanny G. Robinson Polly Jones and Priscilla Robinson being by me privily examined separately and apart from their husbands declared that they did freely and willingly seal and delvier Said writing and wished not to retract it & acknowledged Said writing again shown and Explained to them to be their act and deed and Consenteth that the same might be recorded and on this day the same deed was Ordered to be recorded with with this Certificate hath been duly admitted to Record in my Office. Given under my hand this 23rd December 1840 Att J. C. Rodes CfCC Delivered to Owner Aug 2 1848 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1999 04:17:49, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1900, Rockcastle Co ROCKCASTLE COUNTY KENTUCKY JUNE 15, 1900 (CONT) PERSONAL J.C. McKee was here from London, Tuesday Fritz Kruegar has returned from manchester Mrs D.N. Williams is numbered among the sick Mrs Coyle is visiting relatives in Middlesborough James Adams is in garrard county looking after his farm Judge Alcorn was at Pine Hill Tuesday and Wednesday J.W. Brown was in Livingston Tuesday on Legal business Samuel Short of Shelbyville is here visiting his brother W.T. J.J. Lawrence has accepted a position at Glen Mary, Tenn, as operator Mrs Jim Taylor has recovered sufficiently to be able to do her own work W.L. Richards is here to complete the organization of the new bank J.A. Wood & Co is the style of the new firm just started at Orlando Geo T. Johnson the hustling merchant of Orlando who is selling goods by the wagon load was here Wednesday Deputy Sheriff Tate took to Frankfort Saturday, John Mullins who was given a year in the pen for grand larceny Judge McClure and C.C. Williams left yesterday for fLouisville at attent the convention as delegates M.C. Miller one of natures noblemen has returned to Dayton Tenn, where he is engaged in the telegraphic business Mrs L.W. Bethurum writes from Middlesbor where she went for her health that she is improving rapidly James Houk Sr of this place and Mrs J.R. Cass of Brodhead are visiting L.T. Houk and family at James Town Ind. Jim Davis of Burnside and Jack Davis of Somerset visited their uncles Dr S.C and W.A.B. Davis this week The G.A.R. Post at this place has been reinstated and all the old soldiers arerequested to meet here on the fourth Saturday in this month The attorney for F.K. Wilson asked for a new trial which whas refused by Judge Morrow and now they will take it to the court of appeals W.F. Champ was over from Paint Lick again, Sunday. Will is an awfully nice fellow but we are afraid he wants to do Mt Vernon a little "dirt" by taking away one our most attractive young ladies Dr Pennington was called to Jackson county Wednesday Miss Bessie McClure accompanied her father to the convention Mrs Mat Ballard who has been sick for some time is considerable improved John Pitman shot and seriously injured Bob Owens at Pine Hill yesterday We are glad to not ethe fact that Hon J.K. CcClary is slightly improving Mr B.F. Fuquary's daughter from Indiana is spending a few days with him Miss Wilson of Williamstown is here to see her brother E.K. Wilson who is in Jail BIRTH: Will Cox is all smiles again by the arrival of another fine boy at his house on Monday Judge Williams spent Sunday in Richmond we will not be surprised if this is repeated quite often Fred Yeager and little daughter of Garrard spent a few days with relatives here the first of the week J.H. Pettus is holding the depot down while Mr Landrum and family are at Pittsburg visiting relatives Miss Helen Joplin daughter of James Joplin Jr of near Ashgrove Missouri has come here to spend the next year with her grandparents Mr and Mrs J.L. Joplin and to go to school Our able and efficient forman S.C. Franklin was taken very sick yesterday with something like appendicetis and it was only through the valuable assistance of W.T. Davis that we were able to get out on time MARRIAGE: Miss Ida Lincoln passed through Monday enroute to Grays to attend the wedding of Miss Lucy Crook which was to take place yesterday but on account of the death of Mrs Cushing's borther the wedding was postponed until next week The Royal Arch Masons organized a chapter here last Thursday and put twelve condidates through the various degrees. David Jackson was here from London and lent his valuabel assistance in the work. Mr Burnham was also here from Richmond and did a good service COUNTY CONVENTION The Democrats of Rockcastle met in convention in the court house at 2 o'clock, here last Saturday R.L. Brown was made permanent chairman and James Maret secretary one resolution of meeting: F.L. Thompson, W.C. Mullins, harve Dunn and C.C. Williams be and the same are hereby selected as delegates to the state convention to be held at Louisville on Thursday June 14th, 1900 for the purpose of selecting delegates to the Nation Convention and J.N. Brown, G.W. McClure, J.S. Reppert and Wm>m Norton as alternates They are instructed to cast vote of Rockcastle county for Hon J.B McCreary, Hon Louis McQuown, Senator J.C.S. Blackburn and Senator G.T. Farris for delegates to the Kansas City convention from the state at large That said delegates are instructed to cast vote of Rockcastle county for Hon Harve Helm and Hon Millard Mitchell for district delegates to the Kansas city convention to be held on July 4, 1900. Resolved, that we heartily endorse the nomination of Hon G.G. Gilber for representateve in Congress from this the Eight distric and pledge him our undivided support ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1999 20:19:16 -0700 From: jhcliff@edtnind1.telusplanet.net (H and J Clifford) Subject: KFY: DEED: Robinson, 1818 - Fayette Co Fayette County, Kentucky Deed Book R, pages 448, 449 Heirs of William Robinson to Roger Robinson, 10 August 1818 This Indenture made and entered into this 10th day of August in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and eighteen, between John Robinson and Eleaner his wife William Robinson and Kitty his wife of Bourbon County and Joseph Robinson and Elizabeth his wife of Scott County of the one part and Roger Robinson of the County of Fayette of the Other part, Witnesseth, That whereas sd John, William Joseph and Roger Robinson above mentioned held a Tract of Land Jointly which they heired from their fathers Estate Containing fifty Acres and the said Roger Robinson having bought the interest of said John William and Joseph in said Tract of Land Therefore we the said John Robinson and Eleanor his wife William and Kitty his wife and Joseph and Elizabeth his wife do for and in Consideration of the sum to us paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged to John and Eleanor his wife One hundred and Twenty five Dollars to William and Kitty his wife the sum of Two hundred Dollars To Joseph and Elizabeth the Sum One hundred and Ninety eight and a half Dollars hereby sell alien and Convey to the said Roger Robinson Three fourths of all that tract or parcel of Land which we heired from the Estate of our Father William Robinson Deceased situate lying and being in the County of Fayette and Commonwelath of Kentucky and Bounded as follows Towit Beginning at a black Walnut corner to Benjamin Hulet and in a line of Jacob Hughes running thence North 31 3/4 East 101 poles to a large Elm corner to said Hughes, Thence North 70 West 95 1/2 poles to a Stone Corner to James Mathers thence South 35 1/4 West 80 po 3 feet to a rotten Boxelder Stump Corner to the aforesaid Hulett Thence So 60 1/4 Est 98 po 6 feet to the Beginning To Have and to Hold Three fourths of the aforesaid tract or parcel of Land and premises from the claim or claims of ?any our heirs or assigns, and further we the said John and Eleanor his wife William and Kitty his wife and Joseph and his wife do hereby Covenant and agree with the said Roger Robinson his heirs Executors or administrators to warrant and defend the aforesaid tract of Land from us our heirs or any person or persons Claiming by or under us in any manner whatever. And we further bind ourselves our heirs and assigns in case said tract of Land shnould ever be legally taken from the said Roger Robinson to pay back the money that we have received with Interest thereon, and it is also plainly understood and respectfully agreed to by the parties that should there be more or less than Fifty Acres we have each of us sold our parts in full. In Testimony whereof we hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals the date first above written. (the words land and Claiming interlined before signed) Jno S. M. Robinson Seal Elender Robinson Seal Att William (X) Robinson Seal M. Garrard Catherine Robinson Seal Joseph (X) Robinson Seal Elizabeth (X) Robinson Seal Bourbon County Sct This Indenture was this day produced to me Massana Gerrard Deputy for Thomas P. Smith Clerk of said County Court, and acknowledged by John S. M. Robinson and Eleanor his wife William Robinson and Catherine his wife grantors to the within Deed to Roger Robinson to be their act and Deed, and said Eleanor and Catherine being examined by me privily and apart form their said husbands declared that they freely and Voluntarily relinquished their rights of dower to the within mentioned premises all which is certified to the Clerk of Fayette County Court there to be recorded according to Law. Given under my hand as Deputy aforesaid this 12th day of August 1818 Massena Garrard ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1999 21:14:04 EST From: BLTDEFORD@aol.com Subject: KFY: WILL: Fulkerson, 1807 - Nelson Co In the name of God Amen, I Fulkard Fulkerson of the County of Nelson and State of Kentucky being very weak, but perfect in memory thanks be given unto God calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and Testament that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hand of almighty God that gave it and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in decent Christian Burial at the discretion of my executors nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God. And as touching such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me with in this life I give devise and bequeath in the following manner. First I give to my dearly beloved wife Mary Fulkerson all and every of my moveable effects freely, by her to be professed and enjoyed. Secondly 450 acres of land to be equally divided among my children. Also I constitute my sons Jacob and Philip Fulkerson executors of this my last will and testament and I do Hearby utterly disallow revoke and disannul all and every other testament Wills Legacies and executors by me in any wise before named willed and bequeathed ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In Testimony whereof I have hereounto set my hand and seal this Tenth day of February in the Year of our Lord on Thousand seven and Ninety seven. Fulkard Fulkerson signed sealed published and pronounced by the said Fulkard Fulkerson as his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names Ben Singleton Richard McKay George Neal At a County Court held for Nelson County of Monday the thirteeth day of December 1807 This last Will and Testament of Fulkard Fulkerson was proved by the oaths of Richard McKay and George Neal two of the subscribing witnesses thereto and sworn by Philip Fulkerson one of the executors therein named and ordered to be recorded and on the motion of said executor certificate is granted him for obtaining probate thereof in due form he having given bond with Richard McKay and George O'Neal his securities in the penalty of on Thousand dollars conditioned as the law directs. Test: Gen. Grayson Clerk State of Kentucky Count of Nelson Sct. I, Marion T. Seay Clerk of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the forgoing is a typed copy of the Will of Fulkard Fulkerson of record in the Nelson Co. Clerks office, in Will Book A page 633-634 Witness my name and seal of office, this March 30, 1967. Attest: Marion T. Seay,Clerk ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1999 21:07:08 -0700 From: jhcliff@edtnind1.telusplanet.net (H and J Clifford) Subject: KFY: WILL: Robinson, 1850 - Fayette Co Fayette County, Kentucky Will Book T, pages 69, 70 Will of John Robinson, Written 11 June 1850, Probated 14 October 1850 In the name of God Amen I John Robinson of the County of Fayette and state of Kentucky being of sound and disposing mind do make and ordain this to be my last Will and testament hereby revoking all others made by me. 1st I desire that all my Just debts to be first paid. 2nd I have given to my daughter Mary Ann Garnett a negro Girl named Harriet whom I value at three hundred dollars and to my daughter Elizabeth Bryant a Girl named Dinah whom I value at two hundred & fifty dollars which I wish them to have and at my decease they are to be allow[ed] the same for them as a portion of their Legacy out of my Estate. 3rd I give my daughter Mildred a negro Girl named Jane whom I value at four hundred dollars and to my daughter Sarah Catherine I give another named Agness which I value at two hundred & fifty dollars which I wish them to have as a portion of their Legacy coming out of my Estate. 4th Inasmuch as I have not given to my other children (to Wit) William Joseph Thomas Boswell & Elijah any servants I will that at my decease they shall have one negro each to valued to them Viz William Rodes & Robt Marshall provided those children shall desire to have them and they are to be paid of their legacy coming out of my Estate. 5th I also will that my Grand childen Sally Money and John Williams Son and Daughter of my deceased Daughter Nancy Williams have Five hundred dollars each out of my estate but as John Williams is subject to spasms I wish my son Joseph to keep his part to be given to him as he thinks best but if he shall recover and get well then I wish Joseph to give him his portion. I also wish in case sd John does not get well that at his death the five hundred dollars or what may be left shall come back to my estate. 6th I wish that my Executors shall give to my single Daughters Mildred & Catherine One hundred dollars each as a Compensation for their labor and care in waiting on their Deceased Mother & myself provided that those daughters shall be single at my decease. 7th I also will that my Children sell my farm among themselves if they can make it suit them but if not that- then my Executors shall sell it at public sale and that they shall reserve twelve yards square including the grave of my wife and some others near hers to be resrved as a buring ground for my family. 8th As to the residue of my Estate I wish it sold and divided equally among my children as named above[.] the old negro woman named Daughney belonging to me I do not wish sold and do not wish to free her I therefore give her to my Daughter Milly if she is willing to live with her if not she may live with any of my children she may prefer. 9th As children are often dissatisfied with their parents Wills and believing that I have made a just and equal will among my childen and Grand Children I now Will that if any of my children grandchildren or sons in law- or any interested in this my Will shall attempt to break or set aside this Will they shall have but five dollars of my estate for so doing and it is to be for their full legacy out of my Estate. 10th I do hereby appoint Joseph & Elijah Robinson my Executors of this my Will. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11th day of June 1850. John Robinson Seal Attest. Henry Foster James C. Berry Fayette Court Sct October Court 1850 At a County Court held for the County aforesaid on the 14th day of October 1850 this Writing purporting to be the Last Will & testament of John Robinson deceased was produced in open Court and proved by the oaths of J. C. Berry and Henry Foster the two subscribing Witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded Whereupon the same hath been truly recorded in my office. Att James A. Grinstead Clk ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 07:59:22, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1900, Rockcastle Co ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, KENTUCKY JUNE 15, 1900 (CONT) BRODHEAD J.B. Farris or better known as the author of Opossumology on his ranch on Nigger creek, says he never knew that a man had two saviors. One is Jesus Christ and the other Gov Mount of Indiana W.H. Colyer is able to attend church and says that he is now feeling very well W.G. Adams still continues ver low. His friends would be glad to see him out again DEATH: Mrs Emily Baker who has been reproted very low, died on the 4th and was buried at the Christian church burying ground Aunt Juda Chesnut is back with her daugher. Mrs F. Francisco of the Frith Hotel. Grandpa McRoberts is expected soon Dick Rigsby was in town Saturday I suppose looking for future happiness Mrs J.R. Cass and grandfather James Houk are on an extended visit to friends and relatives in Indiana. Mrs Cass eill stop in Louisville on her return Mrs Granville Owens has been on the sick list J.B. Farris wants to know what has beocme of Buck Varnon Miss Berda Hilton is back foer a few days rest from her labors at lancaster Miss Berda Martin is visiting her uncle R.S. martin this week R.W. Wallin has rented the Heron property also a portion of the J.H. Albright store house and will in a few days start a restaurant her. We are lad to welcome Mr Wallin in our midst Joe Albright, Perry Hays adn Arch Albright were in town Saturday Mrs James Crawford who has been so ofen reproted on the sick list is but little better Mrs Dave Hurt is very low, Dr Payton was called from Stanford a few days ago to see ehr Ezra Shivel has been forced to abandon his work for a while on account of his health Miss neville Carson has quit keeping house and is boarding with Miss Mollie Brown J.F. Watson reports that he was to see j.B. Yonce and reprots him in critical condition WABD Mrs Bettie Cress is very sick at this writing J.L. Myers returned from Tenn last week BIRTH: Born to the wife of R.E. Sowder on the 4th a son BIRTH: Born to the wife of B.F. Levesay a girl, BIRTH: Born on the 22nd t the wife of F.J. Graves a son J.L. Myers has sold his place recently bought of J.C. Graves to a Mr Chasteen Harry C. Buchanan, Republican Councilman in Louisville was indicted by the grand jury Wednesday for the crime of inces. The complaining witness was his own daughter aged sixteen years, who brought her four weeks old baby before the grand jury and in tears told of her father's revolting conduct toward her brighing tears to the jury's eyes. The father can not be found ORLANDO Geo T. Johnson has attracted much attention cutting prices in general merchandise. The people are finding unparalled bargains in every department S.N. Davis surveyor, was in Mt Vernon Tuesday on business Judge Chenault was in Crobin Monday night D.N. Williams was here during the week looking after real estate interests in this community Bige Woods has moved into the Fish property and will run a general store at this place Jas Worlds went to Richmond for a few days E. Singleton's baby is improving slowly Frank Anderson has a very sick child Geo Johnson has bought the property known as Jno Owens property lately occupied by Langford Polly Laswell has sold the mineral right on her farm on Wolf creek, to Judge Chenault Henry Mullins who has been very sick for several days has improved considerably Barry Thomas was thrown from a mule and painfully hurt J.H. Reams was in Mt Vernon Saturday on business P.W. Clark's boy who was thrown from a mule some time since and received severe injuries continues very low James Hayes the clever young man who is clerking for Johnson spent Sunday in Withers The men have all gone on strike at Mullins Station and all work is stopped for the present ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 17:47:10 +0100 From: "MDT" Subject: KFY: OBITS: Sturgis News, Jan 6, 1999 - Union Co Copied with Permission of The Sturgis News, Sturgis, Union County, KY, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, Number One. Obits on page 2 and one obit on page 5. DEBRA D. HEADY Debra D. Heady, 46, of Sturgis, died Tuesday Dec. 29, 1998 at Crittenden County Health Systems. Survivors include her husband Houston Heady of Sturgis; one son, Michael Heady of Sturgis; three sisters, Pat Burnette of Sturgis, Loretta Adamson and Sarah Rhea Duvall both of Grove Center; two brothers, Randy McMain and Billy Melloy both of Sturgis. The funeral was held Friday, Jan. 1, 1999 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis. Rev. Jeff McMain officiated with burial at Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis. Donations can be made to American Cancer Society. Mrs. Heady was born on July 29, 1952 to Liston McMain and Lillian Straker in Union County, KY. - - - - - - - - - - - - - DELMAR E. POWELL Delmar E. Powell, 74, Sturgis, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Powell. Survivors include his wife, Helen Powell of Sturgis; two daughters, Helen Bunner, Sturgis and Elizabeth Austin of Norris City, IL; one sister, Doris Cavins of Henderson; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday, Jan. 4, at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis, Rev. A.G. Winters officiated with burial at Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis. Mr. Powell was retired after 35 years with Henderson-Union Electric Cooperative, WWII Veteran, a Paratrooper with 11 Airborne Division where he won several medals. Life membre of VFW and member of American Legion. Mr. Powell was born Feb. 22, 1924 in Sturgis to the late Thomas Edward Powell and Frances Brantley. - - - - - - - - - - - HARRY BROOKS Harry Brooks, 94, Sturgis, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998, at Shemwell Nursing Home in Providence. Surviving are his wife, Mary K. Brooks; two daughters, Berry Ann Craig, Knoxivlle, TN and Harri Kay Gaster of Rockwell, NC; and two grandchildren, Guy Brooks and Travis Gaster. Memorial services were held during regular worship services Sunday at the United Methodist Church. There was no visitation at Whitsell Funeral Home. Mr. Brooks was owner of the Ford Garage in Sturgis for more than 40 yearss before retiring in 1981. He was also a member of Sturgis Methodist Church and he was on city council for more than 12 years. Memorial contributions can be made to Sturgis Methodist Church Building fund or to charity of your choice. - - - - - - - - - - - CHRISTOPHER LESLIE HERDEL Christopher Leslie Herdel, 56, Henderson, died Monday, Dec. 28, 1998 at Methodist Hospital. Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Kathy; two daughters, Leslie White of Eddyville and Nikki Conway of Sturgis; one step daughter, Ginger Boarman, Evansville; one stepson, Skip Sandefur; one step sister, Ellie Hartz of Lexington; one brother, Gail L. Herdel of Morganfield; three granddaughters, nieces and nephews. Services were held Thursday, Dec. 31, 1998 at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home. The Rev. Thom Webster officiated, with burial at Fairmont Cemetery. He was a member of St. Lucas United Church of Christ in Evansville, where he belonged to the Friends In Faith Sunday school class and he was employed as a warehouse man for Lodestar Energy for 24 years. He was a former teacher and coach at Sturgis Middle School in Sturgis and at Mitchell High School in Mitchell, IN. He was also a graduate of the University of Evansville where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. - - - - - - - - - - - MAE ANNA THOMPSON Mae Anna Thompson, 95, died on Dec, 31, 1998 at North Park Nursing Center in Evansville. She was preceded in death by her husband Hugh Thompson. Survivors include a nephew and nieces. The funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999 at Kriehaus-Sansom Funeral Home and St. Benedict Church. Father Harold Hammerstien officiated with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. - - - - - - - - - - - ELIZABETH GOBEN Elizabeth Goben, 74, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Casey Goben; three dauthters, Sharon Seats, Debbie Russelburg, Kathy Goben; six sons, Jerry Lee, Larry Lee, David Lee, Dennis Lee, William Thomas Goben, all of Morganfield; one brother, Marion Moman of Kankakee, IL; 22 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Rev. Randy Wisdom officiated, with burial at Odd Fellows Cemetery. Mrs. Goben was born Feb. 18, 1926 in Morganfield, Ky to the late Viola Hayes Moman and Renzy Moman. - - - - - - - - - - - (this obit on page 5) AUBREY “ DUFFY” BEBOUT Aubrey “Duffy” Bebout, 68, Morganfield, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999 at Methodist Hospital in Morganfield. He was preceded in death by his son, John Anthony Bebout. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Bebout of Morganfield; two daughters, Mary Rush, Morganfield and Sharon Carr of Burfordsville, MO; two sons, Dr. William Bebout of Morganfield and James “Buddy” Bebout of Flippin, AR; four sisters, Virginia Bebout of Morganfield, Levada Fellows of Ashley, OH, Ethel Wiggins of Evansville and Mildred Wohlwend of Benton, IL; one brother, J. D. Bebout of Blytheville, AR; 1 great grandchild. Services are pending at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Mr. Bebout was a published poet and writer. He was a Marine Corps drill sergeant from 1948-52 and a retired coal miner. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 19:59:52 +0100 From: "MDT" Subject: KFY: NEWS: Hughes, 50th Anniversary, 1999 - Union Co Mr. & Mrs. Brain Hughes will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999 at the First General Baptist Church in Clay. Brain & Sue Colemman Hughes were married Jan. 7, 1999 by Rev. Carroll Yarbrough, attendants were Ann Marshall Holland and the late Jack Hughes.They have four daughters, Carol, Connie, Patricia, and Ellen. The complete article can be found the Sturgis News, Sturgis, Union County, KY, Jan. 6, 1999, on page 5. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 19:57:17 +0100 From: "MDT" Subject: KFY: NEWS: Collins, 50th Anniversary, 1999 - Union Co Mr. & Mrs. W. T. Collins of Sullivan, celebrated thier 50th anniversary on Jan 12, 1999. Wilburn Taylor Collins married Rosamae Markham on Wednesday evening, Jan. 12, 1949 at First Christian Church in Sturgis, KY. The ceremony was performed by minister Lester Peiger, attendants were Betty Oliver and Gene Newcom. Parents of the couple are the late Taylor and Julia Collins of Sturgis and Kell and Nellie Markham of Sullivan. W.T. and Rosamae are the parents of one son, Steve Collins of Morton, IL. They are the grandparents of two, and have one great grandson. They both retired from Richman Brothers Clothing Company, he after 39 years, and she after 41 years. They celebrated their anniversary in Morton, IL with family. The complete article can be found in The Sturgis News, Sturgis, Union County, KY, Jan. 6, 1999 on page 4. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 09:01:41, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1900, Rockcastle Co ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, KENTUCKY JUNE 29, 1900 STATE W.H. Eakus aged thirty eight years committed suicide at his home in Florence by drinking carbolic acid MARRIAGE: G.S. Dick and Mills Mollie Denny were married at the brides home at Burnside. Both are prominent people It is stated that fugitive W.S. Taylor will make his frist speech in the Indiana campaign on July 16, at pennville Mrs Drusilla McCarty Smither the oldest white resident of Versailles celebrated her ninety first birthday at her home Gov Beckham offered a reward of $200 for the capture of Dan Owens who broke jail at London a few nights ago. Owens had been tried for the murder of J.H. Smith and given a life sentence Moses Feltner who killed Jesse Fields the feudist a few months ago was captured in Knott county by deputy Sheriff Sherman Cope., and lodged in jail at Jackson. Gov Beckham had offered $300 reward for his capture Mr Justus Goebel has left Frankfort for Phoenix Ariz and his departure is taken to mean that no further effort will be made to apprehend Fugitive Taylor until the trial of the other conspirators has begun MARRIAGE: Dr R.W. Bowling of Franklin and Miss Margaret Duncan of Princeton Ind will be married July 11 at her home. Dr Bowling is a prominent physician and President of the Soutehrn Kentucky Medical Association and fills the chair of anatomey in the Southern School of Osteopathy NEWS ITEMS Prof James Park of Irvine has been employed as principal of the graded school at Ford J.S. Minor & Son are erecting an exensive flouring mill in Lancaster which will be completed by Aug 15 Joe Summers, colored, was shot by Wm Crail, white, at Grayson Springs. crail used a shot gun. Summers will die W.H. Watts The Owensboro colored Democratic speaker who took a somewhat prominent part in the last gubernatorial comapaign has had his services recognized by Gov Beckham. He has been appointed by Dr E. B. McCormick the new Superintendent of the Hopkinsville Asylum as an attendant in the colored ward The county jail at Scottsville was broken and four prisoners who were waiting to answer to the September grand jury upon felony charges made their escape. Those who escaped were Bob Cochran, and Bailey Mertin, charged with housebreaking; Thomas Tittle shooting with intent to kill and Walter Maxey colored house breaking ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps-digest V1 #500 ********************************** 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.