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AFRICAN-AMERICAN REED/REID/READ FROM KENTUCKY

remixqueen1 — 26 Aug 2004 2:57:57 GMT

If anyone has knowledge of AA Reeds/Reids/Reads from or currently living in Bourbon, Mercer or Clay Counties in Kentucky please email me.
Thanks for your help,

James MUNDY - Georgetown, Kentucky

Lace_Lynch — 27 Jul 2008 10:03:32 GMT

James Mundy, 84, colored, a resident of Newark (Ohio) for several years, died Sunday in a Columbus Hospital where he had been a patient for several months.
He was the father of Mrs. Georgia Jackson, 386 Johns street, and the body will be taken to the Jackson home this afternoon. Funeral services will be held in the home with the Rev. D. M. Guy officiating. Wednesday morning the body will be taken to his former home in Georgetown, Kentucky for burial. Funeral Director, E. V. McCament. 1932

Unknown Newspaper - Obit. courtesy of the Licking County, Ohio Genealogical Society Collection

Ex McAfee of Mercer County Kentucky

mdavis02 — 19 Jul 2008 1:22:32 GMT

This info is found in a book with the title "History of the Moore Family" by Gladys Harper. It is a vanity press publication, and appears to be published around 1946. As I read through this book about my white ancestors, I was troubled that the stories about their African-American friends and employees would go undiscovered. I post this in hopes it will help someone know more about their ancestor.

"When one of our negroes, Uncle Ex, died a few years ago, my half-brother, Achilles, wrote an article which was printed in the Harrodsburg paper, and which I give here to show the tender feeling our family had for our faithful negroes. (by Mary Lynn Davis Overstreet)

"Uncle Ex" - An Appreciation. - Ex McAfee, "Uncle Ex," has passed to his reward after a long and useful life and not without good influence, however lowly his position. "Well done, thou good and faithful servant" can be truly said of "Uncle Ex." He "lived with" the family of Dr. H. Clay Davis for more than forty consecutive years. "Lived with," mind you, and gave faithful service, always respectful, ever respected. How different from the present day! He was in every sense of the word a part of the household, and it was difficult of evenings to keep his children out of the kitchen or away from the cabin door when he had stories to tell. I am sure that in case of danger, "Uncle Ex" would have sacrificed himself to save one of the white children as quickly as he would to save one of his own children. "Uncle Ex" was honest, of good habits, and of even temper. I have seen him "riled" but never mad, and the Lord knows he had provocation enough from us boys on many occasions to have made most people, under like circumstances, commit murder. The worst cuss word that I have ever heard him use ws "Gonfound you." If "Uncle Ex" ever had an enemy, white or black, I am unaware of it. A pretty good record after eighty-five years of trial and tribulations. "Uncle Ex" was intensely religious, and on this account we sometimes called him "preacher." As we boys grew up and left home to go into the world, "Uncle Ex's' last admonition to each of us was, "Sonny," fear God, pray, and think of the future." Not bad advice. In the flesh "Uncle Ex" was a faithful and devoted friend and servant, and in the Spirit-land may his soul rest in peace.--Dr. A. E. Davis, One of the boys. 40 E. 61st St., New York City"

The Dr. Achilles E. Davis, who wrote this article of appreciation, was born in Mercer County and became a prominent ophthalmologist in New York City. This was submitted to the Gladys Harper, author of the "History of the Moore Family" by Dr. Achilles E. Davis' half-sister, Mary Lynn Davis Overstreet.

Biddix

tcb30 — 16 Jul 2006 12:34:42 GMT

Searching for Biddix family that may be in Kentucky. I am in Arkansas. Henry Biddix was my great grandfather. Can't get a lead on where he was from. He was married in Hempstead County, Arkansas around 1875 to Bettie Wilson.

SEEKING INFORMATION ON LEWIS COFFEE/ALVIN A. COFFEY - MASON CO. KY

jeannette molson — 1 Jun 2008 5:27:51 GMT

According to family lore, Lewis Coffee was the father of Alvin Aaron Coffey and the natural body servant of Gen. John Coffee. Alvin A. Coffey was born in Mason Co., KY 1822 and died in Alameda Co., CA 1902. Alvin was emancipated in MO in 1854 by Mary Tindall and his wife and children by 1857.

A deed of emancipation was issued in Mason Co. in 1843 to Lewis Coffee by Jacob Drake. Is this Lewis Coffee the father of Alvin A. Coffey?

Any information greatly appreciated.

Jeannette L. Molson
gggranddaughter of Alvin A. Coffey

Butler Denham-Pulaski and Madison Counties

reginaburris1 — 17 Apr 2008 12:28:35 GMT

In doing my family history research I discovered that my grandfather's mother was considered "mulatto" by her children and grandchildren. Her name was Malissa Gibson Lamb. She was born around 1876 in either Madison or Pulaski County. Her parents (according to census records) were John Gibson and Mary Ham of Pulaski County who were considered white. The Gibsons had black household servants including a man named Butler Denham (bn 25 nov 1852). Prior to living with the Gibsons, Butler lived with the Denham family in Pulaski County where there was a young white woman about his age named Malicia Denham. Does any one have any other information about Butler? Or other information about why Malissa Gibson may have been considered Mulatto by later generations of her children and grandchildren?

New Web Address

JTaylor987 — 20 Apr 2008 11:37:26 GMT

The KY African American Griots web site has moved to http://aagriots.org/kentucky/ Please visit to find our most recent updates. All submissions are welcome.

Jerry

African Americans in the Revolutionary War

JTaylor987 — 9 Apr 2008 3:09:06 GMT

I would like to learn the names of African Americans who served in the Revolutionary War with a KY connection in order to transcribe their pension declarations for posting on the KY African American Griots website at their web address at http://aagriots.org/kentucky/

Black History Meeting Counceled

JTaylor987 — 21 Feb 2008 7:27:24 GMT

Due to bad weather the Bourbon County Genealogical Society Black History Meeting at the Bourbon County library has been postponed until March 20.

African American RISK, DARNEAL families

thereallisa — 14 Feb 2008 4:57:14 GMT

Hi everyone,

Hoping you might have some ideas that would help me find Sarah (Risk) DARNEAL. I haven't found any census records with her or her husband on it, but here's what I know:

-- b. in Midway, Woodford County (maybe around 1844)
-- parents: Bettie MOSS and unknown RISK
-- spouse: Robert DARNEAL (born in KY or MO)
-- children: Albert, Kevin, Lizzie, Luela and Hettie (who was born 1864, married Joshua WATSON, died 1958)

Family stories say her father was a white man (slave owner or trader) who may have been a doctor.

No idea of why I'm not finding anything... any help would be greatly appreciated.

~Lisa MB

Harrison Co.

grj3211 — 13 Feb 2008 7:24:01 GMT

Looking for information on African American families with the surname of Givens in Harrison County. I have info. from the 1910 census only. Am happy to share/exchange info.

Bruno from KY to MO to NM...

Juanita2000 — 30 Jan 2008 8:11:07 GMT

I'm looking for a Black family named Bruno who would have resided in KY prior to 1847. They had a son named Charles who was born in MO in 1847 and who very possibly moved to NM.

sorry to have to admit that I'm ignorant of how they came by the Bruno name - my only explanation would be that they were enslaved by someone named Bruno and kept that name. I realize that part of Missouri were 'free', so I'm not sure how or why Charles was born there. I also know that a lot of Kentucky farmers went to MO when their land started to peter out but...I don't know anything about this family, why they took Bruno as a name, why they went anywhere. Family stories are vague....

thanks for anything
Juanita

Looking for African American Bishop-Pediford family since 1860

RSANDME — 29 Jan 2008 3:48:22 GMT

Looking for a Mary (Molly) Bishop or possibly Pediford
born in mid 1860's. She married a German immigrant Martin Stuckert , raised 8-9 children, moved to Missouri and then Kansas. Would like to find her family also. Have a 1899 obit which lists her as a Pediford with 4 sisters, 4 brothers.
Any help appreciated.

The Kentucky African American Encyclopedia

Lace_Lynch — 17 Jan 2008 3:34:06 GMT

The first state encyclopedia of African-American history, with a target date for publication in 2011.

Read Article in Lexington Herald Leader
Link:
http://www.kentucky.com/211/story/288897.html

MORE INFORMATION
The Kentucky African American Encyclopedia Project

Offices: University of Kentucky, 103B Margaret I. King Library, Lexington, Ky. 40506-0039

Phone: (859) 257-2110

Fax: (859) 257-6311

E-mail: uk-kaae@lsv.uky.edu

Web site: www.uky.edu/kaae

To make suggestions: The editors and advisory board for The Kentucky African American Encyclopedia welcome suggestions for the more than 1,000 entries the volume will include. See the project's Web site for guidelines. Potential writers also may call the project's office.

Bourbon County Genealogical Society meeting geared toward African Americans

JTaylor987 — 13 Jan 2008 9:02:40 GMT

To celebrate Black History Month, the Bourbon County Genealogical Society's Feb 21st meeting will be about African Americans. They are inviting everyone from Bourbon and surrounding counties to attend and submit their African American history.

TALBERT,DUPREE,MITCHELL,WHITE,ELLISON,FIELDS

oklahomakat — 9 Jan 2008 2:02:44 GMT

HI EVERYONE! I AM LOOKING ANY INFO ON THE NAMES ABOVE

DAVID DUPREE(THE SPELLING VARIES) MARRIED MANDY FIELDS,THEY HAD NINE CHILDEN,SOME MOVED TO KANSAS AND OKLAHOMA THE OTHERS STAYED IN KENTUCKY,THESE ARE WHO I SEEK,THEIR NAMES ARE:

NANNIE DUPREE - SHE MARRIED MR. TALBERT
ADELINE DUPREE -SHE MARRIED CHURCH WHITE
FRANCES DUPREE - SHE MARRIED MR ELLISON
GEORGE DUPREE
DANNY DUPREE
IF ANYONE IS RELATED OR CAN HELP PLEASE PLEASE MAIL ME.THANKS KATHY

African-American ancestrial RESEARCHER making the connection

angelaboyer — 5 Jul 2007 11:21:10 GMT

Hello all researchers, I am looking for the descendants of the following African American families who in the 1870 through about 1930 resided principally in the following known counties in Kentucky: Logan, Todd, Jefferson and Christian. If you know of any of these families whose ancestors lived in these areas PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE e-MAIL me so that I can make contact and family ties.

Most Sincerely,
Angela Boyer

The Howard Williams Family of Bourbon Cty.

Joseph E. Haney Jr. — 25 Jul 2006 5:13:27 GMT

I am seeking info concerning the Howard Williams Family.
Howard Williams, born about 1827, died about 1918. The family lived in Paris and Ruddles Mill KY.

Gregory/Laster Families -Greenville, KY

DeeLastCre — 21 Oct 2007 1:40:28 GMT

Fortsons in Kentucky

TamaraWinfreyHarris — 20 Jun 2007 1:12:22 GMT

I am looking for information on the surname Fortson. My ggggrandmother is Lucinda Fortson (b. 1835). I have found her in the 1870 census living in Christian County, Kentucky, with three children, the youngest of which would become my gggrandmother, Georgia Holland. I also have her name (misspelled) on Georgia's death certificate. That is all the information that I can find about her. Georgia's father was Abe Holland, according to the death certificate. I can find no record of him. He is not living with the family in 1870.

I did notice that there was a W.H. Fortson living in Christian County in the mid-1800s who owned 20 or more slaves. My ggggrandmother is black. I wonder if she was once owned by this W. H. Fortson. In the 1870 census, there is a white William Fortson living near by ggggrandmother and her children. I also noted an Abraham Holland, a slaveowner, living in neighboring Trigg County.

Does anyone have any information about Lucinda or Fortsons black or white in Christian County? Fortson seems to have been a fairly common name in that county in the 1800s. I am hoping to find some links that reveal more info about my ancestor.

Thanks!

Farmington Plantation

macy55gray1 — 28 Nov 2006 5:55:53 GMT

I'm researching my family's history and I would like to know about the history of Farmington Plantation.I would also like to know about the history of the Speed and Thurston/Thruston families.If someone have any information will you please contact me.Thank you!

Perry's in Kentucky

GRPerrys — 24 Mar 2007 9:15:34 GMT

Looking for information on Perry's from/in Kentucky. In particular, Ramsom (or Ramsoum) Perry who was born around 1833, he could have been a slave. He married a woman named Harriet who was born in Tenn. One of his sons was named Gabriel (Gabe). Gabe was married twice, Cora Brooks and Erma Hodges. Between them Gabe had 16 kids. Their names were/are: Willie Roseta, Cleo, Eartis, John Andrew, Leola, John Westley, Elnora, G.B., Odessa, Beatrice, Ora Lee, Howard, L.C., Katrina, Kathreen and Flora. If anyone has any information on any of these or other Perry's I would appreciate your help.

If you would like to email me directly my address is nnj@ix.netcom.com. Please put Perry Family in the subject line.

Tillotson/Taylor Families

TamaraWinfreyHarris — 14 Mar 2007 1:05:41 GMT

I am searching for any information on my great-grandparents, Otho Tillotson (b. 1887) and Josie/Josephine Taylor (b. 1893). They lived in Christian County, Ky, until my great-grandmother's death in 1923, after which the family moved to Indiana. Any information, particularly links to either of their parents would be wonderful.

SEARCHING FOR COUSINS - TWYMANS/ BROWNS FROM WOODFORD CO. KY.

remixqueen1 — 30 Apr 2004 11:40:47 GMT

I am an African-American, the daughter of Mary Byrd Twyman. My mother's father, James Henry Twyman, (Jim) was the son of Lewis B. and Sarah Brown Twyman. Grandaddy Lewis Twyman was born in Woodford Co., KY in 1866. This family was living in Versailles, KY in the 1870 Census. The children listed are: Marcellus, Patsy, James, Marthy and Boston. In the 1880 Census, GGGMother Sarah is widowed. Her parents were Stephen and Amanda Brown. She has a twin sister named Martha. Many of these family members are buried in the African-American Cemetery in Versailles, KY. (Simmons Street?) located near the Simpson Methodist Church. My mother was the last link that I had to the Twyman/Browns. Any information will be appreciated.

Falkner or Faulkner from Ky to MO also any Faris

n2law — 23 Apr 2006 4:54:31 GMT

Looking for any information on Faulkner or Falkner that came from Ky to Saline county Missouri. My g-g-grandfather was George Falkner (Faulkner) born 1848 in MO lived in Saline county. His wife was Fanny. Their children were James, Emma & Jessee. James was born 1874 in MO married a Robecca (Rebecca). In 1900 census James' family were Robecca, his mother Fanny Falkner born 1854 from KY, his grandmother Charity Amsbad (not sure of spelling) born 1822 in KY, his nephew Richard Falkner born 1883, James' uncle Andy Johnson born 1833 KY and 2 daughter's Thellen born 1898 & girl falkner born 1900.

There is also a Thomas & Farnnie Faris (Farris) connection between these Falkner's because Thomas is a grandparent too, they are from KY.

Anyone thinks they may have a link between these names please email me.

Thank you.

RE:. Henry Biddix

PAPA65 — 24 Feb 2007 6:47:42 GMT

tbc30 My Henry Biddix was born in 1868 MITCHELL CO.Spruce Pine,N C. One of His sons Charlie E Biddix went thourgh ARK.Then to
lynos ,OHIO from there He moved to Lenawee co. MI. Buried Fulton CO.OHIO lyons cem: my mother was a biddix hope this helpes --RAY--

Updates at KYAAG Website

Jerry Taylor — 19 Nov 2006 12:26:31 GMT

Mary Bishop has graciously been transcribing the African American death certificates for Green County. We now have the years 1911-1940 posted. Mary Hatton has also been transcribing the death certificates for African Americans who died while at Eastern State Hospital in Fayette County. You can view all these and more at http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyafamer/

Thank you ladies for all your hard work!
Jerry

African American marriages in Montgomery and Nicholas Counties

washingst62 — 8 Oct 2006 11:08:54 GMT

I am searching for any marriage records for the surnames of Hutsell and Ranson/Ransom that occurred in Montgomery and/or Nicholas counties. Can anyone be of assistance?

Rev. Elisha Winfield Green - Paris, Kentucky - Maysville, Ky.

Lace_Lynch — 28 May 2006 10:49:52 GMT

Elisha Winfield Green was born into slavery in Bourbon County, Ky in 1816, Green was one of the first African-American ministers in Kentucky. Around 1848, he founded the First African Baptist Church in Maysville, Ky. which is now Bethel Baptist Church, and in 1855, he founded First African Baptist Church in Paris,Ky which is now First Baptist Church.

His memoir is posted at:

http://docsouth.unc.edu/neh/greenew/greenew.html

Black Records of Green County, Ky

Mary Bishop — 29 Aug 2006 12:34:16 GMT

I have been working on a book "Black Records of Green County, Ky"
I have just completed this book. It contains over 200 pages of Records

Contents
Obituaries,
W.W.I Draft Registerations
Veterans Grave Records
1850-1870 Mortality Schedule
Black Cemetery Record
Early Black Marriages to 1900

If you are interested in a copy of this book contact me at

Mary Bishop mebishop1@alltel.net
or call 270-932-6214.

Davis family from Bardwell Ky

frederick brown — 15 Aug 2006 9:35:46 GMT

i am looking for any info on Mide Davis born abt.1859 and his children. he was supposed to have married Eliza Carter. his children were Pearl Davis-1888, Otto-1889, George-1886, Johnny-unknown, Mide-1885 and Mattie abt. 1885 Most of the children show up later saying they were fromBardwell. any help would be appreciated.
fred

Littlepage and Earle in Hopkins Kentucky/African American

Terry — 1 Aug 2006 12:10:51 GMT

I am researching Elizabeth Littlepage my great great grandmother, who lived in Madisonville Kentucky. I traced her in the census from 1870-1930. She was a mulatto woman who was married to Harrison Earle. I need to know who her parents were and who Harrison's parents were. If anyone in Kentucky can be of any help please email me. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

sassafras ridge church

Linda — 8 Apr 2006 11:18:31 GMT

Is there anyone that knows about the old church on sassafras ridge? It's almost completly fell down now. It was boarded up in about 1954, i'ts in Fulton co. Ky. all tho its also close to Obien Co.Tn. and amost right on the Miss.I have a old map where at one time it was called Cornerstone Church. Does anyone know if it had a cemetary? Hope someone can answer me. Thanks Linda

Lillian Hogan-Taylor

Andrea — 22 Apr 2006 3:39:01 GMT

Seeking info on Lillian Hogan-Taylor born 1904 in Augusta ,Ga.Lived in Lexington,Ky possibly from 1950's -1970's.Husband's name unkown,but was a horse trainer.Any help would be appreciated.

African and Native American Ruckers, Dorseys, Duncans, Johnsons

Tony D. Davis — 10 Apr 2006 4:29:49 GMT

My search is for ancestors and descendents of

James Dorsey (1858) of Waddy, Kentucky and his wife Rachel Duncan(1875) of Shelbyville. They were married February 24, 1887 in Shelby County. Rachel was related to a John Duncan, probably his daughter. James and Rachel had six children: Gracie (April,1889), Frank J. (June, 1890), Dora (May, 1892), Roberta/Birdie (December, 1894), and Evalina/Mary (April, 1897). One child died at birth or shortly thereafter.

Anderson Rucker (1850) of Benson, Kentucky and his wife Jane Johnson (1847) of Shelbyville and theri son Chester (1881) who married Roberta Dorsey and had a son Cornelius aka George Anderson (1915)

The families lived in locations like Waddy, Benson, Hardinsville, Shelbyville (and later, Cincinnati, Ohio)

Any information you can share will be deeply appreciated. Thank you.

Warren County, KY, surname COVINGTON and others

Sandra — 1 Apr 2006 3:16:22 GMT

My great-grandparents, Francis/Frank M. COVINGTON and Nellie/Nelly SMITH COVINGTON, lived in Rich Pond and then Bowling Green, KY, from or before 1870. They had six daughters and four sons. Four of their daughters married men from KY with surnames POTTER, WHITNEY, KALFUS, and SKILES. Collateral lines include BUTTS, PENNINGTON, GRANGER/GRAINGER, COLEMAN.

Please contact me if youmay be related or have information on these lines.

Regards,
Sandra

Anna Bishop Hart - Louisville, Ky. - Wilmington, Ohio, Cambridge, OH

Lace_Lynch — 28 May 2006 10:49:52 GMT

Hart, Mrs. Anna Hart : Mrs. Anna Hart, 88, colored and widow of a Civil War veteran, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Singer, Beatty Ave., Wednesday, October 18, 1944. Held in the highest esteem by residents of Cambridge, (Ohio) her death was sudden although she suffered a stroke some time ago and never rallied. Before coming to live in Cambridge 12 years ago, Mrs. Hart lived in Wilmington (Ohio). Her husband died 53 years ago after service in the Civil War. Member of the A.M.E. Church in Wilmington, brief services will be conducted Friday morning at 10:00 o'clock at the Singer home with Rev. Frank B. McDonald in charge. Additional services will be held Saturday afternoon in Quinn Chapel, A.M.E. Church, Wilmington, with burial in Sugar Grove Cemetery, there. The body was returned to the Singer home from the Scott Funeral Home Thursday. Mrs. Hart was born in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of John and Catherine Bishop. In addition to Mrs. Singer she is survived by a step-son, Frank Hart of Dayton, and four grandchildren. A brother, John Bishop, of Springfield also survives.

The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio
20 Oct 1944

Cholera Epidemic of 1873

Jerry Taylor — 20 Feb 2006 3:31:30 GMT

The KyGenWeb has a page regarding the cholera epidemic of 1873. In the few counties I read about there were many African Americans listed by name. The site addy is http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ky/state/cholera/1873_chol...

Websites on Lynchings

BasketLady420 — 18 Feb 2006 11:06:24 GMT

I recently found a couple "Lynchings" websites that may be of interest.
The links for the sites are listed below.
Joyce

http://users.bestweb.net/~rg/Lynchings.htm

http://users.bestweb.net/~rg/More%20Lynchings.htm

Researching Gilbert Burnam

Margaret Robinson — 18 Feb 2006 11:05:58 GMT

i am looking for anything on Gilbert Burnam that was Born 1854 in ky. Gilbert first wife was Georgie ann Hines md.11-17-1877. they had a son Name (James Burnam and a Daugther Victoria(vic) Frances Burnam, his second wife Elizabeth Puckett Md. 9-11-1890 their Daughter Rosetta (rosie,Rose) Burnam Hays..Md. Clay hays
Gilbert 3rd Wife Bertha Phillips md. 11-07-1914 i have some info on the Burnam family will to share info with any one that is needing it, Gilbert is my 4th great grandfather i remember my aunt Victoria(vic) she died in warren co ky 1980. she had son name charles(charlie) Burnam

Researching Ben Goble

brook6 — 21 Feb 2006 3:37:18 GMT

I am looking for relatives of Ben/Benjamin Goble, born in KY ~1858. He was later married to Mary Stuart and moved to VA.

Any info appreciated!

1958 Lincoln Institute yearbook online

Kerry — 27 Nov 2005 12:59:53 GMT

I've indexed, scanned and uploaded the 1958 edition of The Tower, the yearbook for the Lincoln Institute.

http://freepages.school-alumni.rootsweb.com/~schoolpics/KY/l...

enjoy,

Kerry

Obit: George H. CARR

Lace_Lynch — 28 May 2006 10:49:52 GMT

George H. Carr, 80, former janitor at the Union Stockyards, died yesterday at his home. Born at Flemingsburg, Ky., he had been a resident of Indianapolis forty-five years. He retired four years ago after working at the stockyards for thirty-seven years. He was a member of Bethel AME Church. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Genevieve Carr; a daughter, Mrs. Amelia Hill, and a son, Charles Henry Carr, all of Indianapolis; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Chavis of Nashville, Tenn., and Mrs. Castella Johnson of Wilberforce, Ohio; a brother, Hartzell Carr of New York; and a grandson. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. [dated March 25, 1949]
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Berry's in KY

Rene Austin — 20 Jul 2004 10:04:33 GMT

ROSIE in L & N RR in Bell Co.

thohler1 — 25 Sep 2005 2:21:33 GMT

My grandfather worked the L&N RR in Bell Co. The family lived in a railcar community called Page, KY. The nearest post office was Calvin, KY (listed on my Dad's b.cert.). Also, another little town nearby was Ponza. This would have been 1924-1930 timeframe.

My grandmother befriended a woman named ROSIE, whom I assume lived in the same railcar community. They were friends for many years, and communicated after my gparents moved to Rockcastle Co. Sadly, they lost touch.

I don't know Rosie's last name; all I know is that she was African-American. I think of this friendship often--I'm sure it was difficult maintaining it given the times and the fact that my gma was white. I would love to know more about Rosie, if only she could be located. If anyone should have a clue please post it here.

mel

Logantown,freed slave stlmnt., Lincoln Co., KY

lilyj73 — 14 Sep 2005 7:49:34 GMT

Hi-I'm trying to find out some information for an elderly friend of mine who was born in Logantown, a land settlement given to free blacks after the Civil War, in Lincoln County, Kentucky. Her name is Ella Mae (Holiday) and she was raised by a white family nameD BALLARD, whom her grandparents (Jim Mullins and Nancy Cook Mullins) worked for. Nancy Cook Mullins came from Flatwoods, Kentucky. Ms. Ella moved to Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky when she was 16. She's 85 now, so she would have been born around 1920. She still owns the land sold to her grandparents, though she hasn't seen it for a very long time. Miss Ella also has strong Cherokee features, and she remembers her great grandmother being full blooded Cherokee. If anyone can help me, or if any of these name cross your lists, please advise. I think it would make her very happy...

Frank JAMES m. Viola early 1920's Benham, Harlan, KY

amblevins123 — 19 Sep 2004 1:35:03 GMT

I am seeking information on Frank JAMES who is listed in the 1920 Lynch, Harlan County Census as a boarder in the household of Andrew HOWARD. Census also states that he was 41 years of age, born in West Virginia.
Frank JAMES and Viola (Walker?) were the parents of Edna Marie JAMES ANDREWS. Edna was born in Benham, KY on 28 March 1924. Her siblings were brother Percy JAMES and a sister, Claudene JAMES.
These are the greatgrandparents of a friend I am doing research for. She states a family tradition that Frank JAMES was of mixed race or white.
Edna JAMES, Frank's daughter, had a son named Tharis BLACK who was born in Kentucky.
Anyone have any information on any of these people?
What might be Viola's maiden name? I believe she married a WALKER, later in life.
Alice

DARRETT'S of Daviess County, KY

Dyrena Darrett — 8 Apr 2005 10:27:36 GMT

Any information on any Darrett's from Owensboro (Daviess Cty) KY would be appreciated. Abraham m. Margaret. They had 9 children: Annie, James, Charles, Frank, Emma, Mary, Nancy, Chester and John.

Declaration of Marriage-Henry CURRY and Ann Wallace CURRY

Melinda9640 — 22 Dec 2005 3:31:47 GMT

Found this today while browsing through films at the Family History Library. (2135116-Freedman's declaration of marriage, 1866-1882, Union County). I have this film on indef, so I can do look ups. Email me at miincdesign@aol.com.

Declaration of Marriage

of

Negroes and Mulattoes

The Commonwealth of Kentucky

This day the undersigned Henry Curry and Ann Wallace Curry both of color, personally appeared before the Clerk of the Union County Court, and declared that they have lived together as husband and wife for the past thirty-one years, and still desire to continue living together as such, and make this declaration, that the same may be a matter of record, and that a certificate to that effect may be granted them.

This 7th day of June, 1866

Henry (his mark) X Curry

Ann W. (her mark) X Curry

Attest
J. M. Waggener
Clerk

Collins of Hardin County

JTaylor987 — 26 Jul 2005 2:28:05 GMT

Looking for information on Collins family in Hardin Co., KY. I do not know the husbands first name. Only that he was said to be a freed slave from Pennsylvania and is not listed in the 1880 census of Hardin Co. with his family. His wife Hetty was said to be a Brock and a white, although the 1880 census list her as black. If anyone has information to assist with this I would appreciate it.

1880 Hardin Co, KY Census,
Lucy COLLINS Self W Female B 60 KY Washer Woman KY KY
Hetty COLLINS Mother W Female B 84 KY Does Nothing KY KY
Charlotte LEWIS Other W Female B 30 KY Washer Woman KY KY
Caroline LEWIS Dau S Female B 12 KY Helps Her Mother KY KY
Mattie LEWIS Dau Female B 5 KY KY KY

Tom Jackson of Bourbon Co., Ky.

griot16 — 7 Jul 2004 10:40:21 GMT

My gggrandfather was Thomas Martin Jackson (1855-1935). He first married Nannie Thompson (1852-1918). His parents are believed to have been Israel (1821-) & Ann (1821-) Jackson. Nannie's parents were Gabriel Thompson & Clarissa Page. Thomas & Nannie had 2 children; Clarissa (1876-1957) & George (1878-1921). George was my ggrandfather. George m. Fannie Brack (1880-). Her parents are believed to have been Charles (1855-) & Ellen (1858-) Brack. Thomas & Nannie divorced and Thomas married Nannie Turner (1864-1923). Nannie's Parents were Jeff & Dicey Turner. Together Thomas & Nannie Turner had 13 children. Thomas is believed to have had atleast 11 siblings; Charity, David, Moses, Webb, Garrett, Harriet, Bettie, Ray, Paulina, Israel Jr., & Mary. If you are familar with this family, please contact me. I have info on Tom's family and I'm looking for info on his siblings.

Researching KY family

Karen Curry — 18 Feb 2006 11:09:09 GMT

I am looking for infomation about the George Gregory and
Alma Laster Gregory family of Greenville, KY. My great grandmother , Phillis Larkins Laster died in 1918 while living with her daughter, Alma. I would like to correspond with descendants of Alma Laster Gregory.

Bourbon Co., KY Court Orders

JTaylor9897 — 31 May 2005 4:30:12 GMT

I have began a new project of building an index to the Bourbon Co., KY emancipation orders found in the court orders. This index will include an abstract of the data contained in each order. Along with the abstracts I am also selecting some of the orders to transcribe completely. A link to this data along with links to all of the other slave records currently available at KYAAG is posted at http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyafamer/slave-data.htm

Jerry Taylor

Bourbon Co. AA Marriages

griot16 — 7 Jul 2004 10:40:21 GMT

I have a partial listing of African Americans that married in Bourbon Co. between 1866 & 1920. If anyone is interested, give me the surname and I'll give you the marriages listed for that surname. Some of the marriages are for persons that lived in neighboring towns but for some reason married in Bourbon Co.

HIGH BRIDGE BURIAL SITE IN KENTUCKY

remixqueen1 — 9 Jan 2005 3:17:36 GMT

I have been told that there is a farm in/around High Bridge, Jessamine, KY that has "field stones" that mark the graves of African American Taylors. Emite/Emmet Taylor (my Great-Grandfather) and two others. Would anyone know whom I could contact for this informarion, with names, dates and possibly a picture?

Thanks in advance.

US African American Griots

griot16 — 19 Dec 2004 4:19:47 GMT

A website has been started specifically for African Americans doing research. All states are represented, including Kentucky. There is a Surname List as well as other research tools on the site. Please visit and support the site. The goal of USAAG is to become a centralized location for African American research thru out the United States. The address is http://www.rootsweb.com/~afamer/index.html

U S African American Griots

griot16 — 18 Dec 2004 12:26:20 GMT

The US African American Griots site is a new website designed to be a repository of African American genealogical & historical information. There is a site especially for the state of Georgia as well as a surname listing, family genealogy page and a vital records project. This site is constantly growing. The two requirements of the site are that all data be of African American descent and not be controversial.

Please take a moment to visit the site.

James, Granderson, Berry Families in Bullitt County KY

Nannette Smith — 8 Nov 2004 2:10:06 GMT

I am looking for information on the James family. Jack and Mary James had a daughter born in May of 1840. She had 17 children. One child was Simon James born in July 1883.

I also am looking for information on Abby Granderson. She had a daughter named Eliza Berry who had a daughter named Willetta Berry.

Both families lived in Shepherdsville KY.

Kentucky African American Griots

griot16 — 16 Sep 2004 4:49:15 GMT

Hi
I am Charee, one of the coordinators for the KYAAG website. Our goal is to have a repository for African Americans researching the State of Kentucky. We have and accept data contributions pertaining to Kentucky African Americans. Our records include wills, deeds of emancipation, birth-death and marriage records, family lineages and more for a majority of the Kentucky Counties. Please take a moment to visit the site at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyafamer/

AA CEMETERIES AND FUNERAL HOMES IN BOURBON CO. KY

remixqueen1 — 26 Aug 2004 3:04:53 GMT

I am trying to establish the cemetery where my Reeds in Bourbon, Paris, are buried. AND which funeral homes might have these records.

African American Duncans, Dorseys, Johnsons, Ruckers of Kentucky

Tony D. Davis — 16 Aug 2004 3:49:27 GMT

My search is for ancestors and descendents of

James Dorsey (1858) of Waddy, Kentucky and his wife Rachel Duncan(1875) of Shelbyville. They were married February 24, 1887 in Shelby County. Rachel was related to a John Duncan, probably his daughter. James and Rachel had six children: Gracie (April,1889), Frank J. (June, 1890), Dora (May, 1892), Roberta/Birdie (December, 1894), and Evalina/Mary (April, 1897). One child died at birth or shortly thereafter.

Anderson Rucker (1850) of Benson, Kentucky and his wife Jane Johnson (1847) of Shelbyville and theri son Chester (1881) who married Roberta Dorsey and had a son Cornelius aka George Anderson (1915)

Any information you can share will be deeply appreciated. Thank you.

KY African American Griots site

griot16 — 7 Jul 2004 10:40:21 GMT

Norman Wagner Jones in KY

wyattrainey — 20 Jul 2004 10:05:46 GMT

Hi. I'm looking for information on a Norman Wagner Jones. He lived in the Louisville area, but attended Tuskegee institute in 1947-1949. He was also a member of the ROTC. If anyone has any information, including that of his son, Teddy, let me know. Thanks

Researching prior to 1870 Nicholas Co.

JerryTaylor18 — 20 Jul 2004 10:09:18 GMT

I am researching an African American line in Nicholas Co., KY and have hit a brick wall in locating any records prior to 1870. Can anyone give me any suggestions on how to further research this line.

Thank you,
J. Taylor

Ordering Military Records

griot16 — 7 Jul 2004 10:40:21 GMT

I want to order some military records but I'm not sure where to go. Does anyone have the address for where I can go on the net to get info on ordering military records and survivor records.

Lehman,Hines,Donaldson in Warren Co., KY

@@cayote007@aol.com — 20 Jul 2004 10:08:05 GMT

I am looking for information on a Mary Jane Hines-Donaldson d. 1877, who had a son named George Lehman Hines and is my g-gf and also work for the L&NRR. The daughters of Mary are: Ester, Cate or Catherine and Mary all are Hines and lived in Bowling Green, Warren Co.,KY. and attended Taylor Chapel AME church. George Lehman Hines b. July 1852 and Mary Jane b. 1830's. Mary Hines Parker, daug, lived and died in Jonesville Twp. in Bowling Green and was buried in 1945 at age 83 in Mt Moriah Cem. Two sons: Charles Parker, Pontiac, Mich. and John Parker of Detroit. Any Information will help. Thank you

REID, LACKEY, OWSLEY, Lincoln Co, KY and Curry in IN

Melinda9640 — 22 Dec 2005 3:31:47 GMT

Kentucky Vital Records On-Line

Ora Clayborne — 29 Feb 2004 6:13:48 GMT

This is a new project of the KyGenWeb. Sounds real promising. Use the addy listed below to see what they have planned.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~kygenweb/kvrp

Slaydens in Kentucky

Clinton Slayton — 24 Feb 2004 1:45:51 GMT

1910 Clayburn's in Bourbon Co.

griot16 — 20 Jul 2004 10:10:55 GMT

Ora
I was researching 1910 Bourbon Co.-Paris (ancestry.com pg. 17B) and found this family:
Clayburn, James H. M/B/61/M1-31yrs.
Hannah MU/49/M2/14children-8 alive
Robert MU/14-Son
Georgia MU/10-Dau

Don't know if they are significant to you but thought I'd pass them on.

Ky Roll Call--Israel & Ann Jackson

griot16 — 7 Jul 2004 10:40:21 GMT

Searching Harlan Co. Roots

jsmith2088191 — 20 Aug 2004 6:05:46 GMT

My Great Great Grandfather settled in Harlan Co., KY sometime between 1840 and 1850. It was a very large extended family consisting of several households, allfarms. He and his family were freemen and women.

I have about exhausted KY records for their existence. Have found land records and their existence in the 1850 census. They migrated to Grant Co., IN by 1860. They were from SC originally and also lived in NC and TN. Some were Cherokee.

Some of their names were:

Waddy Smith
Waddy or Walt T. Smith
Martha Smith
Nancy Smith
Andrew Smith
Madison
Osborne
William
Robert
Jane Marks Smith
Noah
Margaret
Mary

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Jim

WOODS, GAETHER b.c.1908 kentucky

Brenda Curtis — 30 Dec 2003 4:18:19 GMT

Looking for any information on grandmother, Gaether Woods, born circa 1908, Kentucky, county unknown, or the WOODS family. County maybe Jefferson or Franklin. Lived in Washington, DC at 933 French Street, N.W. in 1926. Believed to have married James Byers( from Spartanburg, SC) in Washington, DC in or before 1926. Anyone with info, please email me at BRE_CUR@msn.com asap. Thank you.

Descendants of Johnson and Amanda Berry of Nicholas Co

r. Austin — 4 Jan 2004 12:12:02 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Johnson and Amanda Berry who lived in Nicholas County from 1870-1900. Amanda moved to Bourbon county in 1900. They had the following children, George Jr., Marcus, Lucy, Jane ,Charles, John, Fannie,Tom, Mary and Vernon.Their son Tom was my greatgrandfather and he died in Bourbon County in 1928.

Bourbon Co. Marriage Records

griot16 — 7 Jul 2004 10:40:21 GMT

Thanx to a cousin, I recieved these Bourbon Co. records. It is a partial listing of the marriages of colored persons' . They are from the Bourbon County Court Marriage Register of Colored Persons:
Pg 87
7-24-1902 William Patton & Willie Current
7-24-1902 John Kennedy & Mrs. Martha Ballard
8-5-1902 George Christopher & Mrs. Mary Lacey
8-7-1902 Gilbert A. Washington & Amanda Mundy
8-18-1902 James Nichols & Emma Allen
8-27-1902 George Jackson & Fannie Brack
8-28-1902 Garfield Williams & Willie M Cline
8-28-1902 Charles Healey & Lithia? Ranson
9-11-1902 Thomas Dykes & Mrs. Easter Reese

Pg 168
10-24-1912 Wm. White & Dicey Jackson
11-6-1912 Walter Parker & Emma Ranson
11-7-1912 Samuel Foster & Jadie Kimbrough
11-16-1912 Daniel Anderson & Mrs. Rebecca Woods
11-16-1912 Warren Anderson & Mrs. Susan Washington
11-20-1912 Robert Washington & Mrs. Mattie Hawkins
11-27-1912 Warren Hillman & Mary Samuel Turney
11-27-1912 William Smith & Cora Bell Carr
11-28-1912 Joe Fugh & Saddie Johnson