WILL OF MICHAEL ROARK

     The will of Michael Roark was written Aug., 1834, probated
Feb. 2, 1839 as follows: My son James . . . My daughter Sally
COMBS who intermarried with Elijah COMBS . . . Son Michael . . .
Daughter Rebecca TUNNEL who intermarried with William TUNNEL . .
. Daughter Betsey SELF who intermarried with Thomas SELF . . .
Daughter Salley REYNOLDS who intermarried with George REYNOLDS .
. . Daughter Julia KIRKPATRICK who intermarried with John
KIRKPATRICK . . . Daughter Polly MORRISETT who intermarried with
George MORRISETT . . . Grandson James ROARK, the son of John
ROARK, my son. Witnessed by D. ALEXANDER and Joseph MOONEY.

     Of course you've guessed by now that the Elijah Combs
mentioned is the same one that was the founder of Hazard, KY. and
my ancestor. The Michael Roark mentioned in the family served in
the American Revolution as a Spy for the Militia and is on the
roster of the Grayson Co., VA Roster. Elijah Combs, SR was known
as "General Lige" in the Perry Co., KY Militia. 

     General "Lige" Combs and his wife,  Sarah Roark Combs.
donated the land for the City of Hazard, KY. "Lige" served as
County Judge and almost every other office in Perry County. He
also served in the State Legislature of Kentucky.

     Some of "Lige's" relatives said he was an awesome sight when
he appeared in full regimental dress to muster the "Cornstalk
Militia" (this was the name given to the troops).
General "Lige" and Sarah are buried behind the present Perry Co.,
KY Courthouse. They did not get the praise that they deserve for
starting the community on the way to civilization. They do
deserve some recognition for donating the land to the city. and
many years of community service.

   Recently, the Perry Co. DAR erected a plaque in honor of both Elijah and
Sarah Roark COMBS for donating the land for the city.

     One of "Lige's" sons was killed in the famous "French-Eversole" Feud.
But again, that's another story. If you're interested I have the complete
files on this event for reading..

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