ky-footsteps-digest Wednesday, September 8 1999 Volume 01 : Number 541 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 23:47:24 -0500 From: Lena Subject: KFY: WILL: Brooks, Paul 1826-27 Shelby Co., Ky Shelby Co., Kentucky Probate Filed 1827 Paul Brooks Will Book 8, pg. 35 Thomas and Chas, Executators "Last Will and Testament of Paul Brooks. In the name of God amen. I, Paul Brooks of Shelby County being sick and weak in body but of perfect sense and memory does made this my last will and Testament. First of all I recommend my soul to God that gave it and my body to the earth to be buried in a Christian like manner ad as to my monetary estate it hath pleased God to bless me with, I give as follows: My will and desire is that my Executors hereafter mentioned do pay out of my estate all of my just debts. The balance of my estate I give as follows: Item I give unto my beloved wife, Hestor Brooks, all of my real and personal estate during her life and after her death my will and desire is that my daughter Patsy shall have one hundred dollars in gold or silver as her legasy to her and her heirs forever, and after the death of my wife, Hester Brooks, my son, Charles, shall receive one hundred and thirty five dollars for services rendered by him which I am owing him. My will is that my son, Samuel, shall receive forty dollars for services rendered by him. My son, Thomas shall receive one hundred and twenty five dollars more than the other boys, Charles and Samuel, which is to come out of his legasy to make them equal with him, except the hundred and twenty five dollars, he is to have his proportionate part of my estate with Charles and Samuel to them and their heirs forever. I do hereby constitute and appoint my sons, Charles Brooks and Thomas Brooks executors of this my last Will and Testament, in witness where of I have put my hand and seal this 20th day of May 1826. Signed & Sealed in the presence of Paul Brooks (seal)[signed with an X] Purson Willis and John Willis Shelby County Court May Term 1827 Thomas Brooks and Charles Brooks the Executors named in this last Will and Testament of Paul Brooks did come into court and took upon themselves the burden of the execution thereof and having taken the oath required by law and entered into bond with Joseph Cardwell and Paschal M. Hunter, their securities conditioned, as the law directs, probate of said will is granted them in due form of law. Attest T. Whitaker Clk Shelby County Court ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 23:46:53 -0500 From: Lena Subject: KFY: MARRIAGE: Brooks & Corbin, Shelby Co., Ky 1848 1848 Shelby Co. Ky Records ___ Mr. James Whitaker This is to certify that I am willing for my daughter Amanda W. Corbin and Paul Brooks to marry and to accomplish this, I desire you to grant them license and oblige, yours Feb. 18, 1848. Attest: Jonathan Brooks William Corbin Proven by Jonathan Brooks 19th Feb. 1848 James T. Whitaker, clerk 1848--Shelby Co. Court Records --Marriage Book 3 7, # 1679 "We, the undersigned, are jointly and severally held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in the sum of L50, to be made and levied of our respective goods, chattles, lands and tenements, and for the use of the Commonwealth--upon the condition that there is no lawful cause to obstruct the marriage of Paul Brooks and Amanda M. Corbin daughter of Wm Corbin. Given under our hands and seals this 19 day of February 1848. [Signed by Paul Brooks and Jonathan Brooks] State of Kentucky, Shelby Co. Paul Brooks having entered into bond with security, in the penalty of L50; this license is granted him to intermarry with Amanda Corbin, daughter of William Corbin and any Minister, legally authorized, may celebrate the rights of matrimony between the said Paul and Amanda. given under my hand as Clerk, this 19th day of February, 1848. __ __ Whitaker, Clerk of Shelby Co. Court On the 22nd day of February 1848 I did celebrate the rights of matrimony between the above named Paul Brooks and Amanda Corbin. Given under my hand this 10 day of April, 1848. John L. Major Returned to my office, as Clerk of the Shelby County Court, on the 11 day of Apr. 1848 and recorded by __ s. Whitaker, clk Shelby County Court Mr. _____Whitaker. This is to certify that I am willing for my daughter Amanda W. Corbin and Paul Brooks to marry and to accomplish this I desire you to grant them license and oblige yours. Feb. 18, 1848. [signature of William Corbin, Jonathan Brooks, 19th Feb. 1848. _ __ Whitaker, clerk." ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 23:47:14 -0500 From: Lena Subject: KFY: DEED: Brooks and Tyler Shelby Co., Ky 1813 Shelby Co., KY 1813-- Deed Book L1, Page 266 Land transaction between Robert Tyler Jr. and Paul Brooks 28 Aug 1813 "This indenture made this 28 day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirteen between Robert Tyler Jr. of Shelby County and State of Kentucky of the one part and Paul Brooks of the County and State aforesaid of the other part witneseth that whereas in the year 1809 at two sales made by the Sheriff of Shelby County in an execution against Charles Lynch the said Robert Tyler Jr. became the purchaser of a tract of land in said County reporting to be 1400 acreas which is more especially set forth in the deed of conveyance made by the said Sherriff to the said Tyler bearing date the 20th of January 1812 and recorded in Shelby County Cort within the bound of which the said Paul Brooks claims seventy two acreas and is willing to pay his proportion of the purchase money and expenses for such deed on conveyance as will rest in him. The said Brooks all the right and title in and to the said seventy two acreas which papers by the said sale and conveyance of the Sheriff to the said Robert Tyler Jr. and without rendering the said Tyler in anywhere liable for the same as for any defect of title which may be in or about the same to which the said Tyler acceeds. In consideration whereof and for and in consideration of the sum of five dollars the estimate proportion aforesaid in hand paid by the said Brooks at as before the sealing of these presents. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Sep 1999 14:48:16 -0700 From: "Jean Dalrymple" Subject: KFY:NEWS: The Carlisle Mercury, Nicholas Co, June 20, 1912 The Carlisle Mercury, Carlisle, Nicholas County, KY 20 June 1912 Marriages Mrs. Alexander Duke, of Mayslick announces engagement of her daughter, Miss Myra Perrie Duke, to Mr. Meridith Muse Gary, of North Carolina. - ----------- Deaths YOUNG--At her home near concord, Monday night, Mrs. Wm. Young. She is survived by her husband and four small children. GALBRAITH--At Bozman, Montana, Monday last, Mrs. D. T. Galbraith, formerly of Lexington, Ky. Mr. d. T. Galbraith, husband of deceased is a son of Joseph Galbraith of this county. SHANKLAND-- At his home in this city Sunday, June 16, 1912, after several months illness and old age, Mr. Edward W. Shankland, aged 78 years. Deceased was for many years a resident of this city and was recognized as one of the best citizens. He was a faithful member of the Methodist Church and a member of Daugherty Lodge F. & A. Masons, and was prompt in all duties to his fellowman. He is survived by his widow and three sons---Jas. Shankland of Owingsville, Chas. Shankland of Lexington, and Clinton Shankland of California. Burial at Carlisle cemetery Monday after services at Methodist church by Rev. Dr. Vaughn. Clary--Mr. foster P. Clary, aged 58 years, died at his home in Cynthiana, Wednesday morning of last week, after an illness of twelve weeks. He had been in failing health for a number of years, and was recently taken to a Cincinnati hospital for treatment, but, receiving no benefit returned to his home in Cynthiana.Mr. Clary was very well known throughout Central Kentucky. ______ ___ a number of years he was agent for the Louisville and Nashville railroad at Carlisle, and had been agent of the railroad company at Cynthiana since 1892. His wife, who survives, without children was Miss Cora Robertson of Cynthiana. He was a member of the Cynthiana lodge of Elks, and also a member of the Knights of Pythias. Besides his wife, Mr. Clary, is survived by one son, Howe Clary, by a previous marriage, one brother, Jos. M. Clary, of Cynthiana, and two sisters, Mrs. J. D. Burnaw, of Paris and Mrs. W. F. Berry of Cynthiana. ------------------------------ From: Tamara Kincaide To: phill@redrock.net Date: Monday, September 06, 1999 3:57 PM Subject: CEMETERY: Mt. Pleasant, Muhlenberg Co Mt Pleasant Cemetery Located 1 mile South of Hwy 70 where Isaac's creek crosses Hwy abt 1 1/2 mile west of Hwy 175.Its on Vogue mine property. This site was once of old Mt Pleasant Church. Lucy J Haley 5-17-1836 to 2-17-1873 Adeline Hailey 8-20-1853 to 8-20-1888 w/o C F E D Haley 7-4-1859 to 10-3-1933 Note 59 & 33 are underline followed by ? by list taker. M B O 1815-1889 Leila Hailey 6-10-1882 to 4-30-1895 dau/o CF & A Our Mother Mary E Morehead wife of Dr J W Morehead Feb 22 1838 to Sept 31 1893 Note Sept 31 is written as is. Bettie Morehead Died 10-1884 Aged 20 Yrs dau/o Dr JW & ME Dr J W Morehead 9-13-1831 to 6-27-1883 Aged 52 Yrs J M D Martin 5-1805 to 6-1875 Alney W Martin 7-1-1807 to 5-25-1851 In the 44th year of his life. Mary Martin 6-27-1781 to 4-15-1844 Aged 62 yrs 9 mths 10 days w/o Wm Wm Martin 8-22-1781 to 6-23-1858 Sacred to the memory of Hugh ? Sr. Who departed this life ? Last name & dates missing In Memory of Eliza F Irven Who died June 20 1837 aged 43 years. John W Martin 2-9-1839 to 2-16-1844 s/o JMD & S Martin Rachel Roark Died Jan 25 1849 Aged about 70 years. Polly Martin 2-1820 to 4-1871 w/o JMD Martin Sarah Martin 12-26-1808 to 4-8-1863 w/o JMD Martin Jefferson B Morehead Died Sept 14 1867 Aged 13 Mths Thomas E Morehead Died Nov 15 1869 Aged 7 mths s/o JW & ME Susan Morehead Died July 30 1872 Aged 15 mths d/o JW & ME Charles S Morehead Died Feb 25 1879 aged 1 mth s/o JW & ME Edmond P Martin 5-5-1835 to 5-7-1847 s/o JMD & S Hugh Martin No dates Sarah Shanks 1-2-1801 to 1-31-1865 w/o John Several unmarked graves & sandstones with no markings James F Combs 10-6-1867 to 9-2-1868 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 7 Sep 1999 16:18:07 EDT From: Kiezza@aol.com Subject: KFY: REV WAR PENSION Application: John Nolin ( Nolan), Knox Co John Nolin Pension Application Knox Co, KY State Of Kentucky, Knox Circuit, July Term 1820 John Nolin (an applicant for a pension, came into court and made oath that the statements made in his certificates of enlistment were true. Which statement is ordered to be recorded and is in the words and figurings to wit, State of Kentucky, 12 Judicial District and Circuit Court for Knox County. On the 12th day of July, A.D. 1820 formally appeared in open court in the Circuit Court aforessed, it being a court of record by Act of Assembly Proceedings according to the Course of the Commonn law. John Nolin, aged about 67 years, resident in Knox County, aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, in addition to his affidavit heretofore made before Thurman Montgomery, in order to obtain a pension, now filed in the Office of the Secretary of War, doth upon his oath declare that he served as a soldier for about the term of eight years in the Revolutionary War and was regularly discharged; that his first enlistment was for the term of nine months in the -----? camp, under Capt. Richard Smith, that at the end of term aforsaid, he enlisted for the term of three years in the company of Captain William Brown of the Artillery attached to the regiment or Battalion commanded by ---Smallwood, one of the heroes of the company that he served out the said term and received his discharge that the corps so mentioned by him was as he verily believes part of the regular army of the Unites States, called the Continental Army that at the end of said term he enlisted again for 3 years in the Company of Captain Marberry in the Second Maryland Regiment in the Continental Army as above mentioned; which term he served out and was discharge at Pittsburg, that he was in the battle at Bunker Hill, Long Island, Brandy Wine, and Monmouth,------. He declared further upon his oath that he was a resident citizen of the United States upon the 18th day of March 1818 and that he has not since that time by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of his property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it or to bring himself within the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled. An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War passed on the 18th day March 1818 and that he was not, nor has any person in trust for him, any property or Securities, contracts or debts due him, nor has he any income other than what is contained in the Schedule below by him signed. Noted One Hundred acres of poor land but in a small degree improved, not exceeding the value of two hundred dollars, one old mare not worth more that 35 dollars, two cows, both not worth more than 30 dollars, and two year old cow beasts, not worth more than 10 dollars, a stock of hogs 12 in number, the whole not worth more than 12 dollars, about 22 dollars and ham, he owes about 25 dollars. Signed this day and year aforsaid in open court. His signature-----John Nolin The said John Nolin at the same time upon his oath further noted, that his occupation is that of a farmer or tiler of the ground, but that he is unable to laboure much owing to his age and infirmities, that he has a wife who is infirmed, that he is the father of seven children, namely Elizabeth, who married long since, Peter, a lunatic, aged 27 years, Joseph aged 22 years, Polly 22 years old twin with Joseph, Sally aged about 19, married , all except Peter the lunatic. Sworn to and declared by said John Nolin, on the 15th day of July A.D 1820 before me in Open Court, as presiding, Judge of the Knox Circuit Court aforsaid. His signature ---John L. Bridges The Court having heard other proof touching the verity of the schedule rendered by John Nolin, at the present term of the Court and having considered the same as well upon the affidavit as the other proof and of opinion that the said schedule is just and true and the same is ordered to be certified to the Secretary of War. A true copy from the record---R. Ballingerl, Clerk of Knox County. State of Kentucky Knox County Court. I, Richard Ballingerl, clerk of the Circuit Court in and for the County aforsaid, do hereby certify that John L. Bridges before me whom the foregoing affidavit was made is one of the Judges of the Circuit Court in the Commonwealth aforsaid and presiding in the Knox Circuit Court duly commissioned, qualified and acting as such and that one faith and credit should be given to all his official acts. Given under my hand and private seal (There being no seal of office procured) this 22nd day of July AD 1820. R. Ballingerl, Clerk Seal John did not receive a pension due to the fact that he owned to much land and was able to support himself. Transcribed by: Elva Nolan Morgan ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 08:00:22 -0700 From: "Jean Dalrymple" Subject: KFY: NEWS: The Carlisle Mercury, (cont), Nicholas Co, June 20, 1912 The Carlisle Mercury, Carlisle, Nicholas Co., KY 20 June 1912, Thursday PERSONALS I.B. Ross was in Lexington yesterday. A.B. Campbell of Lexington, was here this week. Mrs. W. B. Stewart and daughter are visiting in Scott County. W.J. Reed is in Cincinnati, this week attending tobacco sales. Miss Olive Robertson arrived home from her concert tour Monday. Miss Jessie Metcalf is visiting Mrs. Howard henry, at Winchester this week. Jno N. Ross and W. B. Ratliff were at Olympia Springs this week on business. Mrs. W. H. Howe attended the funeral of Foster Clary at Cynthiana last Friday. Mrs. C. F. Martin and dauhter returned to their home in Owingsville Tuesday. Miss Isabelle Williamson, of Kansas City, Mo., came in yesterday to visit relatives. Miss Gladys Kincart, of Campbellsville, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Bruce Hughs. Prof. Frank Sparks, of Augusta, Ga. Is visiting Jos. Dalzell Jr. and other relatives in thii county. Miss Nattie Woodson Barnes, of Owingsville, is the guest of Miss Willie Boardman this week. W. P. Ross and family returned yesterday from a two weeks stay at Park Lake, Fleming county. Judge Sam'l Holmes was in Lexington yesterday to see Mrs. Holmes, who is in the hospital there. John O'Connell who has been attending school at St. Marys College returned home Saturday night. Miss Virginia Bramblett is home from New York, where she has been attending musical college. S. K. Veach is at Shelbyville this week meeting with the Board of Managers of the Masonic Home. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Collins and babe, visited her parents at Red House several days the past week. Mrs. Prewitt Crews and son, of Winchester, are the guests of her brothers, Waller and Schuyler Blackwell. Dr. and Mrs. O. S. Kash left Tuesday for Chicago where Mrs. Kash will take special treatment for neuralgia. Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Dorsey left yesterday for Parkersburg, W. Va., to visit their daughter Mrs. B. F. Pulliam. Stewart Dorsey left yesterday for Nashville, Tenn., where he will spend the summer studying the automobile business. J. C. Trueman, wife and daughter are in Frankfort this week attending the Annual Meeting of th Kentucky Pharmaceutical Association. Miss Ethel Howe is a delegate from Hamilton College to the National Convention of the B.S.O. Society at Atlanta, Ga., this week. Mr and Mrs. j. M. Donnell were in Mt Sterling Friday where they took their little daughter, Anna Howe to have her tonsils removed. Mrs. Anna Durham of this city and Miss Rena Stoker of Millersburg leave today for Washington city and Lake Chautauqua to spend the summer. Misses Anna Tune and Nellie Crump are at Cynthiana this week attending the Annual Epworth league Conference as delegates from the Carlisle League. Mrs. Wm. Robb and Miss Sarah Metcallf Piper, of Mason, and Mr. and Mrs. Shanklin Piper of Owingsville, have been guests of their father W. I. Piper, this week. Mr. and Mrs. T. Shannon, of B Paris, Mr. Jno. Crowe of Covington, Miss Alice Dwire, of Flemingsburg and Miss Nora Shannon, of s, attended Wm. Crowe's funeral Tuesday. Mrs. mike O'Connell and daughter, Miss Anna Marie, Mrs. John O'Connell and Mrs. Matt Maloney attended the Commencement Exercises at Cardome Accademy, Georgetown, Friday, Miss Della O'Connell being a graduate. Mrs. N. ?. Dicksen and son, of Nashvillle, Tenn., are visiting her sister, Mrs. Albert Brooks, of near Headquarters. Mr. Dickson arrivedTuesday in his auto and will spend a few days before returning home with his family. Elld. W. G. Eldred, Miss Jennie Tilton, Mrs. W. E. Kennedy, Mrs. Chas. Norton and Miss Jessica Spencer left Monday morning for Morehead, Ky., where they will attend the meeting of the Sunday School of Methods meeting. Eldridge Young, twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs. Albert Young, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, the trip alone from the far western city and arrived here Saturday safe and happy. He will visit his grandfather, L. D. Young and other relatives. Harry Blount, of Fayette County, was here this week visiting his brother, Sherman, who is very low with Turberculosis and Brights disease. Sherman has recently returned from Colorado where he went with the hope of benefiting his health. PROF. J. t. Hazelrigg, who has been attending Transylvania University at Lexington, also teaching in the Preparitory Department of that College, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. w. C. Hazelrigg. He will leave in a few days for Ann Arbor, Michigan, to enter School during the summer. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 14:11:58 EDT From: Kiezza@aol.com Subject: KFY:NEWS: (Funeral), Jesse J. Saylor, Harlan Co, 1924 Harlan Enterprise July 6.1924 Large Crowd Assembles At Grave Dedication Services held At Grave Of Jesse Saylor At Nolensburg A large crowd conveyed by a special train, journeyed to Nolansburg last Sunday and joined in a tribute of respect to former Policeman Jesse J. Saylor, who was killed while trying to arrest a Negro at Loyall last Christmas night. The train bearing the crowd contained sixteen coaches and nine cabooses, and from those that attended it was reported that it was crowded to capacity. A huge cross was holsted on both the pilot of the engine and the rear of the train. Reaching Nolansburg, a parade was formed by Klansmen and Klanwomen, clothed in the regular robes of the organization, and marched to the grave of their fallen brother. A huge monument was planted at his grave, bearing his name, the time of death and his Klan number, which was 400. The grave was banked with rare flowers. Following the laying of the stone, an address was delivered by Rev. N. E. Lougher of Paris, KY; Rev Lewis Lyttle, of Wallins Creek, lead the singing. More than two hundred robed Klansmen and almost as many women took part in the ceremonies, while a vast thong from all over the county looked on. It was one of the largest gatherings of its kind ever witnessed in Harlan County, being variously estimated from 3,000 to 5000. Rev. Lougher explained to the gathering, the principles of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan and its 1924 program. This was the first public clan address in the county. End of ky-footsteps-digest V1 #541 ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access.