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cemetery location in Leslie County

gofastt — 2013-05-10 09:39:49Z

Does anyone know where an old cemetery is that in the past would have been referred to as the colored folks cemetery? Last I heard it was overgrown with weeds but I don't recall where it was.

cemetery location in Leslie County

gofastt — 2013-05-10 09:39:16Z

Does anyone know where an old cemetery is that in the past would have been referred to as the colored folks cemetery? Last I heard it was overgrown with weeds but I don't recall where it was.

Helton Cemetery - Indian Creek in Wallins Creek Harlan

stephanieknapp1 — 2013-04-11 20:46:09Z

Need directions to this cemetery....

Anyone familiar with a Cemetery called Helton Cemetery - Indian Creek in Wallins Creek Harlan??

Seems that is where most of the Helton's are buried especially our patriarch & Matriarch John Helton & Barbara Shephard!!!

Re: Moss-King Cemetery in Christian County

RyanMoss73 — 2013-04-08 20:30:43Z

Did you find the Moss-King Cemetery....do you know the directions? I am in Nashville for a week and would like to visit the cemetery while I am close by.

Thanks,
Ryan Moss

Re: morrison cemetery

alienglb — 2013-04-03 23:50:32Z

I know where the Morrison family cemetery is in Hancock Co. This is the graveyard of Tandy & Charity Morrison. I will journey there this spring and get the GPS coordinates if possible. It is in a very out of the way location. I am a 3rd great-grandson of Tandy & Charity. I do have a picture of their gravestone from a previous visit. It is in pretty good condition.
If you need to visit soon, you can get some rough directions from the book "The Forgotten Ones" by Newton.
Hope this helps.

Re: morrison cemetery

slfuqua25 — 2013-04-03 17:28:13Z

The cemetery is in names West Point.

Re: How should i clean old head stones

ggbonner — 2013-03-31 10:39:57Z

The idea that shaving cream harms tombstones is nonsense promoted by people who you would think would know better.

All claims that shaving cream harms the stone are false, and pictures which putatively show the "before and after" of it really show damage that clearly has a different origin (usually spalling, but sometimes flour).

Websites that promote the idea that shaving cream harms tombstones are NOT authoritative (they are simply the regurgitated opinion of whoever wrote the page, which is why their reference to "professional conservators" never mention any actual humans by name), and have no research arm at all, which is why the claim is always vacuous, and never accompanied by any statistical metric.

All ACTUAL research shows that, if anything, shaving cream helps PROTECT the stone from the damage it would otherwise endure, such as spalling, and other forms of chemical weathering.

If you want the truth, just go to google and search for

shaving cream tombstone

...and read the first link.

Re: How should i clean old head stones

dustbunnyraiser — 2013-03-30 15:15:59Z

Use NOTHING that will (potentially) damage the stone, especially the vulnerable older ones. NO CHEMICALS, no shaving cream, no hard brushes, no dry scrubbing, and the list goes on. Use nothing that leaves any kind of residue. Often, just a soft brush and clear water will get rid of the dirt and algae. I also use a reflecting screen (or even just a piece of aluminum foil) to read the stone better and not damage it.

Re: morrison cemetery

alienglb — 2013-03-26 20:12:46Z

There is only one Morrison listed in the Pellville Cemetery. That is Ellis Morrison. I am going on a search this spring to find the Morrison Cemetery which we believe is between Pellville and West Point in Hancock County KY.

MT Zion Lutheran Cemetery GenWeb Directory

bobmilhar — 2013-03-22 01:44:45Z

CORRECTION NEEDED; REF: ELIZABETH HARRIS, WIFE OF ROBERT HARRIS SR.
The following information was found on the internet, regarding certain cemeteries located in Jefferson County, Kentucky, specifically Mt. Zion Lutheran Cemetery, and the grave of one Elizabeth Harris, wife of Robert Harris Sr., and possibly the mother of James B. Harris. It apparently was posted by a “Gen/Web Project” and is as follows:

“This transcription was taken from a book found in the Shelby County Public Library entitled, "Cemetery Records of Kentucky, Volume I, Jefferson County, Part I" compiled by LTC Robert C. Jobson (ret). Please email your coordinators if you have any questions or comments regarding this cemetery.

Harris, Elizabeth 1781 - 27 Jul 1866 wife of Robert Harris, daughter to Mildred Walker & Tarleton Goolsby
Harris, James B. 30 Dec 1812 - 12 Aug 1871 “

The Information in column III for Harris, Elizabeth is grossly incorrect and should be removed by whomever controls the Cemetery Directory in which it is contained, possibly (Metro Louisville - Jefferson County Kentucky GenWeb Project?). I attempted to email the appropriate “Coordinator(s)” but apparently he/she or they, are defunct…

Tarleton Goolsby was b in 1763 d 1838; Mildred Thornton Walker b 1782 d 1864, cannot be the parents of this Elizabeth; this, based on the known records and of course, the known DOB of Mildred Thornton Walker. Tarleton and Mildred did have a daughter called Elizabeth, b 1814, who married James B. Harris.

Therefore, based on the close proximity of the graves of James B Harris and the Elizabeth Harris, in question, and the obvious family connections, it is felt, with a degree of certainty, that the Elizabeth Harris in question, is the Mother of James B Harris, possibly the former Elizabeth “Betsey” Young, but, to date, no official-type source has been found, by this writer, to confirm this hypothesis.

Re: Dragon Junction Cemetery

willj1111 — 2013-03-21 15:52:37Z

Maybe if you could tell us whose death certificate it is and where they died maybe we could narrow it down.

Dragon Junction Cemetery

TinaKelley97 — 2013-03-11 04:09:01Z

Does anyone know if there is/was a cemetery in Kentucky called Dragon Junction? I have a death certificate that lists this cemetery as the burial but can't find any records of this cemetery. The burial was in April 1937.

Re: Arthur Moore and Family: Salt River Baptist Church Cemetery

marimoor — 2013-03-06 21:38:04Z

I've been researching Arthur's birth family. I'm a descendant of his brother Allen Moore. I've spent several weeks in Kentucky and North Carolina working on this family in the past couple of years. My research is posted on WorldConnect (database: marimoor), but I'll be happy to give you anything you want directly. Email: marimoor@verizon.net.

Marilyn Moore

Re: George F Coulter

willj1111 — 2013-02-24 17:04:17Z

Is it possible to find where Mary is buried? She may have been buried next to George if she didn't remarry. They also had a son named Prentice who is buried in Louisville. Maybe that can give you a lead.

George F Coulter

AKinder27 — 2013-02-22 19:18:35Z

I am seeking the burial place of George F Coulter (b. 1853 d.1 1909). His spouse was Mary E Crow (b. 1856 d. 1940). He was born in Washington Kentucky and that's where it's rumored he would have died. I am unable to find his burial place, even though many search results point to old Parker Burying Grounds(?). If anyone has any photos or even an inkling of where his final resting place might be, I would sure appreciate it!

-Angela Kinder
rainpendragon2684@yahoo.com

john c loper

millyderf — 2013-02-11 18:07:33Z

borned may/june 7 1846 married to sarah arthurs . Where is buried ? List of children . I think he is my gr grandfather

Old Creech/New Creech Cemetary

paramedic1800 — 2013-02-04 05:58:24Z

I am looking for information on who is buried in the Old Creech/New Creech cemetaries in Harlan County, Kentucky. These cemetaries at one time where owned by the Creech Coal Company in Harlan as a place for the coal workers to bury their loved ones. These are NOT the Creech family/surname cemetaries. I have several relatives that are buried in these cemetaries. My grandmother has said that they are "up on a hill behind the new school (I think the school is named Lone Jack but I am not completely sure about that). There are two cemetaries up there; one on one hill and one on another. She said the last time they went up there to clean off my grandfather's father and mother's graves, they could't get to one of the cemetaries because it was so overgrown and full of rattlesnakes. I am hoping maybe someone transcribed them before they got that way. I am particularly looking for a Frank Smith who died in 1928 in the coal mines, his brother Robert Smith who died in 1927 in the coal mines and then their mother Rhoda Smith. I do not have a death date for her but it should have been between 1900 and 1908. They should be buried with George Smith who died in 1948 and his wife Della Smith. There is also the son of George and Della named James who died in 1970 that is supposed to have been buried up there as well.
Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Old Creech/New Creech Cemetary

paramedic1800 — 2013-02-04 05:57:18Z

I am looking for information on who is buried in the Old Creech/New Creech cemetaries in Harlan County, Kentucky. These cemetaries at one time where owned by the Creech Coal Company in Harlan as a place for the coal workers to bury their loved ones. I have several relatives that are buried in these cemetaries. My grandmother has said that they are "up on a hill behind the new school (I think the school is named Lone Jack but I am not completely sure about that). There are two cemetaries up there; one on one hill and one on another. She said the last time they went up there to clean off my grandfather's father and mother's graves, they could't get to one of the cemetaries because it was so overgrown and full of rattlesnakes. I am hoping maybe someone transcribed them before they got that way. I am particularly looking for a Frank Smith who died in 1928 in the coal mines, his brother Robert Smith who died in 1927 in the coal mines and then their mother Rhoda Smith. I do not have a death date for her but it should have been between 1900 and 1908. They should be buried with George Smith who died in 1948 and his wife Della Smith. There is also the son of George and Della named James who died in 1970 that is supposed to have been buried up there as well.
Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Re: Gilley Cemetery

druen24 — 2013-02-02 22:44:05Z

I believe I can help you out in regards to the cemetery you mentioned. It is located in the Wisdom community of Metcalfe County, Kentucky. However, it is commonly referred to as the Pedigo Cemetery. Going on memory, I'd say there are 20-30 graves there. The vast majority are either Pedigos or Gilleys. The cemetery is surrounded by a farm that was once owned by Isaac Gilley, then Wilbur Gilley (his grandson), and is now owned by Patricia Gilley Druen, who is Wilbur's daughter . . . and my mother.

Re: Middlesboro, KY cemetery

peggywillisaarnio — 2013-01-23 05:11:48Z

Here is the link....it might help:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSob=c&...;

Re: Middlesboro, KY cemetery

peggywillisaarnio — 2013-01-23 05:10:29Z

I finally found my grandmother and she is buried at Middlesboro Cemetry. They have a list of names of people who are buried there, and some even have a photo of the gravestone.

Re: Fontaine Cemetery, Brandenburg, KY

222tjmills — 2013-01-11 18:48:52Z

Have you found Fontaine Cemetery yet? It is across from Hillcrest Country club on 519 Lawrence street. Turn right on 412 Lawrence into a house or go to across for 671 Lawrence.Here is a link to a stone there. It is also called Pioneer or West Hill. I am interested in the Mills that are there can you help?
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=22...
tjmills@tctwest.net

Bethlehem Cemetery, Monroe County, Kentucky

katherineemead — 2013-01-09 06:47:31Z

Is this Cemetery still active? It is rumored that my Littleberry Doss and Martha Doss are buried there but I have been unsuccessful in obtaining any information or photographs from or of the Cemetery.

I would be most interested in any information that anyone could provide regarding this Cemetery, as it is my intention to provide for the maintenance of my Ancestor's final resting places. Littleberry served in the War of 1812 and I intend to honor his memory by having a marker placed at his burial site.

If anyone has any information please let me know,

Thank you most kindly,

~ Katherine

Re: Gates Graveyard in Kirkmansville?

bobeddings — 2013-01-02 14:23:52Z

Several years ago I was at the MUHLENBURG Co., Ky. Genealogy Library, in Greenville, Ky. and I found a series of books listing the Muhlenburg cemeteries. (Incidently, Muhlenburg Co. is about 2-1/2 miles north of Kirkmansville, which is in Todd Co., Ky.). I xeroxed several of the indices of those books and in Volume #4 it lists Gates Cemetery #1 and #2. Apparently, they straddle Eaves Road. Apparenty those cemeteries are about 3-4 miles north of Kirkmansville. If you could contact that library I would think they would look in that volume and see if your Mary Jane is listed. Bob Eddings.

Re: Researching Family /Bybee in Cornelison Cemetery

lpf46 — 2012-12-18 05:23:16Z

Good day
I am searching for all of our Bybee family members. Would love to hear from you about the info you may have in your interment book regarding burials of Bybees. You mentioned one Katherine B. Cornelison d. 1955 age 55, who might be a Bybee. We have a Katherine Bybee born 1899/1900 in Waco, Madison county, dau of Matthew T & Mary Witt Bybee.
Would you email me direct, thank you.
Leslie P. Fowers 46928696
Bybee Cousin Finder Organization
lpfgen1946@msn.com

Re: WHY Do A Cemetery Cleanup???? Please Read

LibertyKentucky — 2012-12-12 14:56:57Z

P.S., the lady said she didn't know it would upset anyone to remove the crosses. To me that doesn't make any sense, they were placed for a purpose.

Re: WHY Do A Cemetery Cleanup???? Please Read

LibertyKentucky — 2012-12-12 14:56:28Z

Hi Shannon, thank you for your reply. I finally talked with the lady who owns the property this morning (7-16-2007). She said the crosses had upset her, and more people had been back to their property since we cleaned it up than before. She said she would "try" to get all the crosses placed back where they belonged. She said she didn't know my Great grandmother tombstone had been knocked over.

Reason more people have been to the cemetery, they can NOW see the cemetery. I will stop at their property each time before I go back to the cemetery and ask permission to be on their property. I don't want to get shot or arrested.

WHY Do A Cemetery Cleanup???? Please Read

LibertyKentucky — 2012-12-12 14:55:55Z

In 2002 my Cousin and her family from Michigan, my hubby and I from Indiana cleaned up the Old Tapscott Cemetery. My hubby made wooden crosses and I pained them white, we placed a cross and flowers at each grave site. You can view the before and after photos in the Casey archives.

We have been back every year. We were at the cemetery this week and all the crosses are GONE and my Greatgrandmother tombstone is laying on the ground where they have knocked it over.

I talked with a Judge in Casey and there is nothing we can do about it, the cemetery is on private property. Was told they can't mess with the graves, but they don't have to leave tombstones etc. We had permission in 2002 to place the wooden crosses etc., but the property is now owned by another person and he/she can do what they want. We have to get permission from the property owners since it's on private property to visit our loved ones. Now that everything is gone how will anyone know where they are buried?????

This would not be allowed to happen in Indiana.

Re: Kaze Burial Grounds

evilCno1 — 2012-11-08 16:23:23Z

Yes, I am inerested!
If you could post the exact location and the pictures that would be great!

Thank you,
Clive

You could post the pics at F-A-G

Yates Cemetery

twy15 — 2012-11-06 20:53:22Z

I am looking for the location of a Yates Cemetery, located somewhere in Kentucky. Here is the obit that is the reason for my search:

Bud Parrish Dies
d 23 Jan 1936

Bud Parrish, 65, died at 2 o'clock Thursday morning at his home near Tilden following an extended illness.
The widow and four children survive.
Last rites were held at noon today at the Yates cemetery.

The Twice-a-week Providence Enterprise
Providence, Kentucky

Does anyone know the location of this cemetery?

Yates Cemetery

twy15 — 2012-11-06 20:53:06Z

Re: Ringo Family Burials

gordonwd — 2012-11-04 15:46:39Z

Have you checked with the Gateway Museum Center in Maysville? They have books that cover pretty much every cemetery in Mason and Fleming counties, including old family cemeteries.

There is also a Ringo section in the main Flemingsburg Cemetery. It contains a number of burials that were moved there when the Ringo family cemetery was about to be flooded in the 1970s, but may have been there earlier with other Ringo family members. My 4th-g-grandmother Grace Glasscock (married names Rector, Quaintance), who was Alburtis Ringo's mother-in-law, is buried there.

Ringo Family Burials

kellygirlburton — 2012-11-03 23:55:04Z

I am looking for the burial site/headstone for William Henry Harrison Ringo, born September 24, 1840, died 1879/80. Son of Albertis G Ringo, and Nacny Ann Bateman. The only historical records I have for him list residence in Dover, Mason, Kentucky in 1870. I would love to find his grave. HELP!!

Andrew "Andy" Hensley

perry89015 — 2012-10-11 00:05:33Z

Need look up for death of gr gr grandfather Andrew........
KY Clay Co. or Know Co.........died after 1880.

Germantown Cemetery

lescarp — 2012-09-19 14:52:58Z

Hi folks,

I'm trying to find a listing of burials in the Germantown Cemetery. I've looked on Findagrave.com and there are only 18 listed there. I know there are more than that. I'm looking for my Gr Gr Uncle John Carpenter and his family. His daughter Anna married a Dietrich, and I know that he was buried in this cemetery. There may be a book available with this cemetery in it. Thanks in advance for your help!
Les Carpenter (Lescarp@aol.com)

Re: Basham/Dowell Cemetery

Dana_Peveler — 2012-09-08 02:13:24Z

I am a great-great-great granddaughter of Obediah Basham. My great grandfather was Joseph Dempsey Basham. My cousin is married to Dennie Smith from Stephensport, KY who has done a lot of research on the Smith family. Maybe he could help you with that. Also, Karen are the Archive office in Hardinsburg, KY. can direct you to most of the cemeteries in Breckinridge County. That Bashams are buried all over the place. Which Basham are you looking for?

Elaine Early

Re: Flemingsburg Cemetery - Fleming Co., KY

metrodk21 — 2012-09-03 22:26:15Z

I don't know if you are still searching for Tipton info but you can find Tiptons buried in the Spratt/Tipton cem. in Montgomery Co. Ky . There are several list available . one is find a grave and another is one done by Kendel Culberson in 2001 . good searching . IN HIS AMAZING GRACE!!!!!!!! Ken

Re: Flemingsburg Cemetery - Fleming Co., KY

metrodk21 — 2012-09-03 22:25:28Z

Re: Elizabeth "Betsy" Martin Banks

bankskin — 2012-09-03 01:24:17Z

Thanks so much!
Binnie

Re: Elizabeth "Betsy" Martin Banks

Sallyq1955 — 2012-09-02 18:35:09Z

All of those names sound very familiar. I will look at my tree this week and see what information I have to help!

Sally

Re: Prather Cemetery In Meade County Kentucky

margeerule — 2012-09-01 17:34:45Z

I CAN NOT FIND A PRATHER CEMETERY, JUST NEW HIGHLAND. MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER MARY F STINE AND HER DAUGHTER EMMA ARE THERE. I ALSO HAVE TWO UNCLES THERE WITH NO STONES. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE TWO STONES AND WANT TO FIND THE TWO UNCLES ALSO.

Re: Elizabeth "Betsy" Martin Banks

bankskin — 2012-09-01 14:03:15Z

Regrettably, I don't have the information you are requesting, however I am wondering if you know if this lady's husband Samuel Garrard Banks ever married a woman named Missouri Annie (don't know maiden name). She is the mother of my Great-grandfather William Albert Banks (1865-1941). I can't find verification of who his father is...only that he was born in Indiana according to the 1880 census. I think she married another Banks, maybe a brother of Samuel. I thought it was a James W. Banks born in 1805, but can't verify this. I've been searching for this answer for more than 5 years. (scream!)
If you have any information that could be of interest, I would most appreciate it.
Thanks,
Binnie
( Banks by birth)

Gates Graveyard in Kirkmansville?

SAstle9 — 2012-08-28 14:25:19Z

Hi, does anyone know the location of Gates graveyard near Kirkmansville, KY? My great great grandparents Thomas Jefferson Mansfield and Mary Jane (McIntosh)(Weatherford)(Gates) Mansfield are buried there. I am traveling from Mass. to Ky in Oct and would like to visit their graves.
Thanks

Re: cemetery at "old swiss church" in Bernstadt

scwillman88 — 2012-08-08 16:09:59Z

Thanks! I looked at it and none of my people were in it. Is that the same cemetery by the old swiss church??? My people are buried there. I haven't been yet so I don't know what it would look like but this one looks like everything's been updated.

Re: cemetery at "old swiss church" in Bernstadt

carpenter17 — 2012-08-07 00:50:49Z

Go to FindAGrave.com and look up the Swiss Colony Cemetery and you will find listings for 593 internments. Swiss Colony used to be called Bernstadt.

Good Hunting!
Jeff

cemetery at "old swiss church" in Bernstadt

scwillman88 — 2012-08-06 17:27:34Z

I need help locating family names and if anyone could be of service or guide me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it!

Re: Webster County Book III look-up offer

swanmak1 — 2012-07-27 23:48:03Z

I realized just now that the book I have is Book III, which means this is only part of the Webster County Cemetery record transcription project.
There is an Eastwood Cemetery in Vol 4, beginning on p 53

Re: Webster County Book III look-up offer

swanmak1 — 2012-07-27 23:37:48Z

I realized just now that the book I have is Book III, which means this is only part of the Webster County Cemetery record transcription project.

Re: Webster County Book III look-up offer

swanmak1 — 2012-07-27 17:53:52Z

Springdale Cemetery where James is buried is actually in Sebree, and the cemetery where Eliza and Louisa are buried is 7 miles from Sebree. Which suggests a more probably connection between Sophronia and Elijah/Rebecca Louisa.
I'm wondering, as was not uncommon in censuses, that the family called her Sophronia rather than by her first name, and so that's how she appears on the 1880 census becuase that's what the census taker was told.
Do you know where Mr Eastwood and his children moved, or are they still in Webster County in 1910?

Re: Old Lawrenceburg Cemetery on McKee's Lane, Lawrenceburg, Anderson, Kentucky

trishegbert_2 — 2012-07-27 00:26:16Z

How far are you going back? The "Old Lawrenceburg Cemetery" dates in 1800's, across the road is the "newer" one, but I know it dates back at least in the 1950's possibly before, as my husband's great- grandfather died in '57 and buried there. Both are listed as Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Could they have been buried just on a family cemetery off McKee Road?