KY-FOOTSTEPS-D Digest 14 Feb 2000 Volume 00 : Issue 72 ______________________________X-Message: #1 Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 20:00:26 -0700 From: "Linda Katherine Jenkins-Wensel" Subject: BIO: David B. JUDAH, native of Montgomery Co., KY, Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. Charles Blanchard, Editor. Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers, 1884. Monroe County Biographical Sketches, Salt Creek Township, p. 672 David B. JUDAH, farmer, is a native of Montgomery County, Ky.; was born September 9, 1814, a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (JENNINGS) JUDAH, the former of Germany, the latter of Virginia, and respectively of German and German-Irish descent. Samuel JUDAH emigrated to the United States about the year 1790, and settled in Kentucky, where he lived more than thirty years, then moved to Lawrence County, this State, planted a crop of corn, returned to Kentucky for his family, and there sickened and died; this was in October, 1820. He associated preaching with farming, and was hostile to slavery. David B. JUDAH remained at home until he was eighteen years old, when he learned the tanner’s trade and worked thereat until 1840, at which time he established a tannery at Bloomington. January 31, 1836, he married Miss Emma Harriet, daughter of William and Jemima PARKS, to which union eleven children were bestowed, of which number five sons and two daughters are yet living - Samuel N., Winepark, Elizabeth E., Morris, Rodolphus, Francis M. and Emma H. Mr. JUDAH followed tanning until 1873, when he gave his attention to farming, with an experience of two years in the mercantile way; his farm is situated in Brown County. His sons, Morris and Francis, are proprietors of the only grist mill in this township, also one of the best water mills. Morris is likewise a practicing physician; both are influential citizens. Mr. and Mrs. JUDAH are members of the Christian Church Data Entry Volunteer - Linda Jenkins Wensel ______________________________X-Message: #2 Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 21:29:32 -0700 From: "Linda Katherine Jenkins-Wensel" Subject:BIO: William H. SHIELDS, born Bourbon Co Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. Charles Blanchard, Editor. Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers, 1884. Monroe County Biographical Sketches, Salt Creek Township, p. 673 William H. SHIELDS, farmer, was born in Bourbon County, Ky., March 7, 1819, and is a son of Joseph and Sarah (MASTERSON) SHIELDS also natives of Kentucky. Joseph SHIELDS moved with his family to this county in 1835, where he purchased land and remained until death April 5, 1841. He was exclusively a farmer, and during the war of 1812, a teamster. Mrs. SHIELDS was a member of the Separate Baptist Church, and left the earch October 31, 1880. William H. SHIELDS received an ordinary education in Kentucky, and remained with and labored for his parents until January 12, 1842, when he married Mary HUDLAN, to which union were born twelve children, of whom four sons and six daughters remain. He is a Democrat, and he and wife are honored members of the Separate Baptist Church. Data Entry Volunteer - Linda Jenkins Wensel ______________________________X-Message: #3 Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 21:22:28 -0700 From: "Linda Katherine Jenkins-Wensel" Subject: BIO: John SEXTON, including Mary (STATON) SEXTON of KY Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. Charles Blanchard, Editor. Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers, 1884. Monroe County Biographical Sketches, Salt Creek Township, p. 673 Bio for John SEXTON, including STATON, SMITH John SEXTON, farmer, is a native of Greene County, Ind., was born December 28, 1835, and is a son of James and Mary (STATON) SEXTON, the former a native of Alabama, the latter of Kentucky. James SEXTON was reared and attended school in Tennessee, whither he had gone at an early age, and when about twenty-one years of age removed to Kentucky, remained ten years; afterward came to Greene County, this State, and finally to this township, where he finished his earthly course in October, 1874. Mrs. SEXTON is yet living at the age of eighty-four. She is, as Mr. SEXTON was, a member of the Separate Baptist Church. John SEXTON received but slight education, having been depended upon to assist the family in the work of the farm during his boyhood. He remained at home, therefore, until he was twenty-six years of age, about which period, September 19, 1861, he married Margaret J. SMITH, a native of this county, a union which has been favored with two sons and one daughter. Sixteen years ago, Mr. SEXTON purchased the farm where he now resides, and has become one of the representative men of the township. He is a Democrat in politics, and he and lady are worthy members of the Christian Church. Data Entry Volunteer - Linda Jenkins Wensel ______________________________X-Message: #4 Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 22:34:27 -0700 From: "Linda Katherine Jenkins-Wensel" Subject: BIO: George W. WAMPLER, including Julia (SHERRILL) of KY Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. Charles Blanchard, Editor. Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers, 1884. Monroe County Biographical Sketches, Salt Creek Township, p. 674 George W. WAMPLER, teacher, was born in this township July 4, 1849, and is a son of William and Julia (SHERRILL) WAMPLER, the former a native of Virginia, the latter of Kentucky, and respectively of Dutch and German-Irish descent. William WAMPLER was fairly educated at the public schools of this State, whither he came about 1830, and remained until 1874. He served eight months as a private during the rebellion, and has since, as before, made farming his occupation. Mr. and Mrs. WAMPLER are life-during members of the Baptist Church, and are at present living in Wright County, Mo. George W. WAMPLER remained at home until he was twenty-four years of age. March 13, 1873, he married Miss Julia C. SHIELDS, a native of this county, a union which was honored with five children, two sons and three daughters. Mr. WAMPLER in his former life was a farmer, but is now in the profession of teaching. In politics, he is a Democrat, and at present holds the office of Township Assessor, with satisfaction to his constituents. He is one of the most influential men and most respected citizens of his township. Data Entry Volunteer - Linda Jenkins Wensel ______________________________X-Message: #5 Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 22:48:09 -0700 From: "Linda Katherine Jenkins-Wensel" Subject: BIO: James P. RIDDLE, including G.M. RIDDLE and Margaret (THOMSON) RIDDLE natives of KY Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. Charles Blanchard, Editor. Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers, 1884. Monroe County Biographical Sketches, MarionTownship, p. 676 James P. RIDDLE, one of Monroe County’s enterprising young farmers, was born in this township February 6, 1848, and is the youngest of the seven children born to G.M. and Margaret (THOMSON) RIDDLE, natives of Kentucky. He was educated at the common schools, and assisted on the home farm until he was married, November 12, 1871, to Eliza A. FLEENER, of this county, and daughter of Michael and Rebecca (BARNETT) FLEENER. To his marriage have been born six children - William, James H., Mintia May, Amanda E., John and Rebecca. Mr. Riddle is the owner of a farm of 190 acres, well improved, with a commodious residence, barn and other outbuildings, two orchards, etc., mostly acquired by his own perseverance and industry. He formerly was a member of the Grange. In politics, he is a Democrat, and he and his wife are members of the Baptist and Christian Church respectively. Data Entry Volunteer - Linda Jenkins Wensel ______________________________X-Message: #6 Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 07:30:18 -0600 From: "Dawn Goodrum" Subject: CEMETERY: Alexander Cemetery - Barren Co., Ky. ALEXANDER CEMETERY Red Cross section near Young’s TV shop Barren Co., Ky. NAME BIRTH DEATH INFO Alexander, Malinda J. Aug. 03, ---------------- Alexander, Thomas D. Nov. 16, 1841 Sep. 04, 1926 Bowles, Arthur T. Jul. 11, 1883 Sep. 30, 1916 Lay, J. W. Dec. 21, 1840 May. 21, 1915 Lay, S. E. Jun. 21, ------------------ ______________________________X-Message: #7 Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 07:34:13 -0600 From: "Dawn Goodrum" Subject: CEMETERY: Allen Cemetery, Barren Co., KY ALLEN CEMETERY Located on Indie Court in Glasgow Barren Co., Ky. NAME BIRTH DEATH INFO Allen, John H. Jul. 24, 1878 Jul. 16, 1951 Allen, Polina Oct. 17, 1880 Jan. 21, 1963 Dawn Pursley Goodrum ______________________________X-Message: #8 Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 07:39:26 -0600 From: "Dawn Goodrum" Subject:CEMETERY: Allen Cemetery - Matthews Mill Rd., Barren Co ALLEN CEMETERY Located in southern part of county on Matthews Mill Road ¼ mile from Allen’s Cross Roads Barren Co., Ky. NAME BIRTH DEATH INFO Allen, Bub Mar. 11, 1884 Jan 11, 1905 Allen, John W Feb. 15, 1849 Mar. 22, 1932 oss/Matilda Allen, Maggie Ree Aug. 18, 1916 Nov. 15, 1918 sister Allen, Matilda Jan. 8, 1853 Mar. 21, 1932 Allen, Virginia Violet Dec. 20, 1881 Dec. 29, 1937 mother Allen, William Luther Dec. 23, 1881 Nov. 18, 1945 Brown, Martin M. Sep. 02, 1868 Nov. 3, 1932 Dockery, Raymond Allen Sep. 16, 1920 Sep. 24, 1920 son of Stanley & Mamie Elmore, Cora E. Aug. 24, 1887 Feb. 21, 1920 Pitcock, Bertha Oct. 04, 1891 Sep. 14, 1979 Pitcock, Henry P. Mar. 23, 1821 Jan. 25, 1908 Pitcock, Lucinda 1870 19— Pitcock, Wesley G. 1864 1945 Settle, George A. 1882 1930 Settle, Norma G. 1891 19-- oss/George A. ______________________________X-Message: #9 Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 07:49:16 -0600 From: "Dawn Goodrum" Subject: CEMETERY: Allen Cemetery 1 & 2 - Barren Co. ALLEN CEMETERY Located on the Stanley Allen farm on the Dripping Springs Road, Barren Co. Ky. This is 1 of 2 cemeteries located on this farm, marked by a single cedar tree. NAME BIRTH DEATH INFO Allen, Alfred S. 1849 1929 Allen, ------ ------ unmarked grave Allen, Emily Dec. 25, 1835 Nov. 30, 1924 oss / Henry Allen, Henry Sep. 17, 1825 Apr. 30, 1909 Allen, Martha C . 1858 1941 oss / Alfred Allen. Virgil Jul. 16, 1881 Jan. 16, 1904 (dnis) Allen, W. L. Oct. 02, 1889 Oct. 16, 1902 (dnis) Brooks, Rev. James Jul. 04, 1809 Aug. 16, 1884 born in Va. Parrish, Ephriam Feb. 6, 1778 June 24, 1854 Parrish, Mary Feb. 14, 1776 Feb. 20, 1850 wife of Ephriam P. ALLEN CEMETERY Located on the Stanley Allen farm on the Dripping Springs Road, Barren Co. Ky., due east and across the road from the above Allen Cemetery This is the 2nd of 2 cemeteries located on this farm, situated in a clump of trees on the crest of a hill. NAME BIRTH DEATH INFO Allen. W. J. Dec. 23, 1834 Aug. 24, 1863 Gross, Walter C Mar. 26, 1908 Jun. 05, 1908 Son of E. & C. Gross King, Edgar Allen Oct. 01, 1891 Oct. 02, 1892 Son of J. B. & Eliza King Shoopman, Bessie P. Sep. 30, 1908 Nov. 5, 1952 age 44 yrs 1mo 5 ds (dnis) ______________________________X-Message: #10 Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 07:52:37 -0600 From: "Dawn Goodrum" Subject: CEMETERY: Allen Cemetery at Red Cross, Barren Co. Ky. ALLEN CEMETERY Located in the Red Cross section on the farm of Ralph Vibbert in Barren Co. Ky. NAME BIRTH DEATH INFO Allen, F. M. Apr. 30, 1840 Oct. 16, 1892 Allen, John Jan. 24, 1830 Oct. 12, 1919 Allen, Kate Sep. 29, 1857 Oct. 24, 1937 Allen, Marmaduke June 29, 1855 Oct. 29, 1871 son of John & Melvina Allen Reece, Epa Mar. 25, 1850 Apr. 10, 1910 oss / W. F. Reece, J. W. Dec. 05, ---------------- oss / S. J. Reece, S. J. May 31, ---------------- Reece, W. F. Mar. 11, 1844 Jul. 10, 1914 End of ky-footsteps-digest V00 #72 ************************************************************************ 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.