Slaves in Kentucky - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Sam & Lucy Hugh[es][s] Crooks of Paris, KY

AllenMooreCrooks — 31 Oct 2003 10:27:12 GMT

I am looking for relatives or descendants of Sam Crooks and Lucy Hugh(es)s. These are my great, great grandparents. Sam and Lucy had 12 children, all residing in Paris, Kentucky. If you have information on Sam and his family, please contact me. I am interested in finding more cousin's. I have a family tree but I would like more branches.

Thank you

Relatives of Sam Crooks and Lucy Hughes

pcrooks_1 — 21 Sep 2008 5:21:45 GMT

I am 1 of 12 children of Dawson and Elizabeth Crooks of Bourbon County Kentucky. Sam Crooks and Lucy Hughes were my father's parents. We just had a small family reunion in Castlewood park in Lexington Ky. Est 150 people.
Heirs of Addie Crooks Grinney, Grant Crooks, Tom Crooks. Uncle Arthur (Blue) Crooks and his wife Lucille did not have children. Uncle Robert and his wife did not have children. I never knew uncle Albert, aunt Christine, or Aunt Goldine. Don't know the other children's names.
We also pulled in family from Mom from the Ransom side. Mom

Totty Slaves

songcatcher — 9 Sep 2008 8:05:30 GMT

Anyone with information about the Totty Slaves in Warren County, Kentucky. There are several famlies I am interested in. Thanks

Who owned my great grandfather

JackWhite39 — 20 Jul 2008 4:07:33 GMT

According to a newspaper, stated that George Smith, was first owned by a Mr Caraco, then he sold George Smith to a white gentleman by the name of Smith also, for 1000, where would I find these sales records

Isaac White

JackWhite39 — 21 Jul 2008 9:41:52 GMT

Isaac White was born in Litchfield, Kentucky around 1821, he was supposed to have been owned by a Ms Nancy White, would like to have information on this

Article in paper on George Washington Smith

JackWhite39 — 21 Jul 2008 9:22:53 GMT

This article was taken from the North Vernon Sun, 10 Dec 1996 (North Vernon, Indiana)Subject: 100 years ago (Banner Plain Dealer, December 7, 1896 (From the Rushville American: a friend informs me that there is now living on his farm near San Jacinto, George Smith, colored, who was born in Henry Co, Ky December 12th 1815, as the property of Gabriel May. At the age of 18 years, he was sold to Thomas Smith, whom he served 10 years, and later he was bought for $1000 by Jessee Corrico, who owned him for 25 years. Upon obtaining his freedom in 1865. Mr Smith removed to Jennings County where he married and has lived ever since. He is the father of 28 living children, 16 sons and 12 daughters, four sons and three daughters are teachers and two sons are in the U.S. Army. Mr Smith is in his 70th year, in good health, works on his farm every day and is a good neighbor and afaithful man.) He must have bought many children with him from Kentucky. in the 1870 census, there is sons named Wheeler, George, and Stephen, daughters there were Martha, Alice and Nancy, all born during Slavery, and listed as being borned in Kentucky.

Moore Slaves in Mercer County

mdavis02 — 19 Jul 2008 12:26:19 GMT

I post this info so that these people will not be lost forever! Thomas Harberson Moore (1797-1869) inherited huge amounts of land on Shawnee Run in Mercer County, Kentucky. The 1860 Slave Schedule indicates T H Moore of Mercer County, KY had 15 slaves and two slave houses. There are memories about some of these slaves in a vanity press book by Gladys Harper whose title is: History of the Moore Family. It was published about 1946. The descendents of Thomas Harbeson Moore have contributed some letters, and mention a married couple, Aunt Judy and Uncle Mack. From the book, written by Dora Moore McFatridge, April 1946, Age 85:

"Grandpa was good to his colored family. They had nice warm, comfortable cabins. The same kind of eats was furnished their table that the whites ate. I often went to Aunt Judy's cabin. She was Grandma's cook--a dear old soul. Her cabin was spotlessly clean. Many were the times I would go to sleep and she tucked me away in her bed. Uncle Mack, her husband, would come in, and I have heard him say (when I began to wake up), "Judy, who's that you got in my bed?" ... "Little white angel," she would say. Then he'd lift me out, and what a romp we would have. I loved both of them. They were never black to me. Aunt Judy always kept pretty red apples, pop-corn, hickory nuts and home-made sugar in her cabin. She always set a little table and all these good things to eat when we went to see her. How could I ever forget such memories."

Dora Moore McFatridge continues on to mention that Aunt Judy had a son, Uncle Henry, who had a son named Tom. The book says:

"Uncle Henry was one of Cousin Ann Rayhill's and my father's playmates--one of Aunt Judy's children. He died not so long ago at the home of his son, Tom, in Louisville. I went to his funeral--he wanted to be laid away at home in Harrodsburg. He looked so peaceful, a smile on his face, hair white."

Since this was written April 1946, my guess is that this "Uncle Henry" died in the 1940s. There was no mention of a surname.

Also mentioned in this book is Ex McAfee and I have posted a separate entry for him under the African-American-Kentucky Message Board.

The USF Africana Heritage Project: Kentucky

Toni O. Carrier — 25 Sep 2003 4:11:28 GMT

Hello,
My name is Toni Carrier. I am the founding director of the University of South Florida Africana Heritage Project. Our mission is to rediscover precious records documenting former slaves and to make those records available on a free, public access internet site. Our researchers travel far and wide to transcribe records from archives, libraries and county records, before these are lost to history.
Our largest focus, however, is within the genealogical community. We recognize that the majority of the records that mention slaves have actually been discovered by folks researching their own ancestry. So many folks have these records, and wish to share them, and that is where our Africana Heritage Project comes in. Our goal is to be a central home on the internet for any and all records that document slaves.
Our website, which will be hosted by Rootsweb (God Love ‘Em), is now under construction, and we are accepting submissions from the genealogical community. We cherish our contributors. Please let us hear from you at toniheadr@aol.com. God Bless!

Eastern State Hospital Website

mebishop37 — 9 Apr 2008 12:55:06 GMT

The address for the Eastern State Cemetery is as follows

http://kinfolk.com/esh/.

Be sure to check this out as they go back to the early 1820'

KYAAG New Web Address

JTaylor987 — 11 Apr 2008 4:24:19 GMT

The Kentucky African American Griots website has moved to http://aagriots.org/kentucky/ Please bookmark this new address.

African American deaths

mebishop37 — 9 Apr 2008 12:50:10 GMT

If you have a African American person missing in the Fayette County Area try looking at the Eastern State Hospital Web site, Mary Hatton of Bourbon County & myself have been going through the Kentucky death Certificates and we are posting them on the Eastern State site. There are lots of African Americans that died at Eastern State Hospital There have been over 10,000 people buried in this cemetery, We are working trying to save this cemetery from being moved, These people are African American & white both She listed the name, Race, birth & death date and what county they were from There are a lot of counties involved
for more information contact Mary hatton at mahat@roadrunner.com

Slaves Owned In Madison KY 1843

sistadavis — 8 Apr 2008 5:29:45 GMT

I viewed a Personal Property & Slaves Inventory dated 8-17-1843, signed by Adam Rodgers & Jeremean Todd, Madison KY. Slaves listed are Milley & child Catharine, Howard, Richard, George, Selden & Sarah ann. Could this be one of your GGGs. Let me know.

Surnames Mack & Washington from Mason Co. KY

JTaylor987 — 26 Mar 2008 11:04:56 GMT

I am looking for information on Lydia/Lyddie Washington & George W., or John, Mack of Mason Co., KY. In the 1870 census Lyddie Washington & children Charles Washington, Addie Washington, Richard Washington & George Washington are located in the home of a McMillan family. In this census they are listed as white. In the 1880 census, this family is still living in Dover, Mason Co., KY. Lydia has married a Henry Burrell and all children are listed as Burrell. Lydia's children are listed as Mulatto. According to the death certificate of son Richard, his fathers name was George W. Mack. Per Robert's dc his father was John Mack. All children went by the Mack surname in later census.

Any help would be appreciated.

Manumission: Thomas Hughes to Moses, a Negro Boy

Bill A. Davison — 1 Oct 2003 1:53:54 GMT

Stephen Lee Will & Probate, 1809/1810 Pulaski Co, KY

vdavis1 — 30 Aug 2001 4:43:04 GMT

Stephen Lee Will (written 28 Sep 1809, recorded 25 Dec 1809):
[Sons Listed: Henry, Jubal, Seaton Lee, Daniel Duncan (all listed as sons, no surname for Henry or Jubal)]

Slaves given to wife [not named], during her lifetime.
Slaves not to be sold outside of the family; Dick has "liberty to Choose his master"

Inventory & Appraisement, 19 Feb 1810
Dick, man ($333.34)
Matt, man ($363.34)
Charles, man ($400.00)
Moses, man ($450.00)
George, boy ($130.00)
Hannah, woman ($400.00)
Aggy, woman ($100.00)
Fanny, girl ($80.00)
Lewis, boy ($200.00)
Gabriel, boy ($150.00)

[No slaves listed in Sale Bill, 24 Jun 1816, following death of widow]

CLAYPOOL Slaves from KY

tkgates_1 — 10 Mar 2008 8:22:46 GMT

I'm researching the slaves of John W. CLAYPOOL (1811-1860) of Warren Co., KY. Does anyone have a probate or inventory that lists the names of his slaves?

Slave Owner Names of Kentucky

jthumphrey — 3 Mar 2008 3:02:34 GMT

Once during my research I found a William Slaughter as a slave owner. On the list of slaves was my great, great grandfather. It's my understanding that the slaves took on the last of their slave masters. How do I find a list of slaves and slave owners? It's been so long since I originally researched it and now am stumped as to what avenue I should start looking.

SALVE OWERS IN KY. HARDIN/THOMPSON

LINDA THOMPSON CLEMENS — 13 Sep 2005 2:49:07 GMT

THIS IS A SHOT IN THE DARK REQUEST, BUT ARENT SO MANY OF THEM, FUN TRYING!! I HAVE A PHOTO OF 50 PEOPLE AT MY GG GRANDMOTHER'S 90TH BIRTHDAY PARTY, FRANCES PENNINGTON. I HAVE BEEN TOLD SOME HARDINS MARRIED SOME THOMPSONS, THEREFORE HARDINS ARE IN THE PHOTO. I AM CURCIOUS IF HARDINS WERE SLAVE OWNERS?

BCGS Black History Meeting postponed

JTaylor987 — 21 Feb 2008 7:26:43 GMT

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

Kentucky Relatives

ubu2169 — 20 Feb 2008 6:02:04 GMT

I am searching out any Darrett, Darritt, Hurley born in Kentucky.

Any slaves from RISK family?

thereallisa — 7 Dec 2007 3:56:49 GMT

Hi all,

I'm looking for information related to the RISK family of Woodford County. My ancestor Sarah RISK was probably born around 1844 in Midway, Woodford County, to a slave named Bettie MOSS and a slave owner named RISK who may have been a doctor.

Sarah married Robert DARNEAL and had five children: Albert, Kevin, Lizzie, Luela and Hettie DARNEAL (who was born 1864 in Midway, and died 1958 in Lexington).

I have what looks like a daguerreotype (photo) and a sketch of her from that photo. Other than the above information, that's it.

Maybe you know of a family Bible or family records that might match up to this information? The phonebook lists a lot of people with the name Risk in Midway, so I'm guessing they were a fairly prominent family.

Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

~Lisa MB

African Americans in Crittenden & Livingston Cos., KY

Janet K. Hawkins — 13 Dec 2002 8:02:31 GMT

I am researching African-American families who lived in Crittenden & Livingston Co., Ky, before and after the Civil War. I have a lot of excellent information to share! I am very interested in corresponding with descendants of families from these areas.

Some (not all) of the surnames I'm searching include the following:

Gray, Crawford, Lowery, Hughes, Nunn, Newcom, Threlkeld, Rutter, Barnes, Graves/Groves, Pippin, Hodge, Turley, Moore, Coffield, Yeakey/Yakey, Wheeler, Grissom, Cole, Hamilton, Clement, Terry, Thurman/Thurmond.

I look forward to sharing information!! Janet

Bourbon County Genealogical Society

JTaylor987 — 13 Jan 2008 9:03:44 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.

Agreement between Heirs of William McDonald, decd.

CRUS8ER — 21 Dec 2001 2:01:50 GMT

Filed in Book 54 at Page 355 of the deed records of Mason County, KY:

August 5, 1845

Memorandum agreement entered into between Thomas Small of Mason County as party of the first part, and William McDonald, for himself and as Guardian for Mary McDonald, and Robert Hunt for himself and Phoebe his wife, heirs of William McDonald, decd., of Mason County, KY, now living in St. Louis County, Missouri, as parties of the 2nd second part.

William McDonald, decd., by his last will and testament set free three female slaves at the age of 25 years, namely:

Amanda, born April 9, 1825

Julyann, born July 7, 1827

Mary Ellen, born May 21, 1829 (could have been 1828--I couldn't make it out well enough to be sure)

Said heirs seeking to divide said slaves, the following division is agreed to by the parties who are the heirs of William McDonald, decd., namely Thomas Small for himself and Sarah, his wife, who are entitled to 1/2 of said negroes until they become free, and the rest(as above) who are entitled to the other half:

Thomas Small and his wife relinquish all title and claim to the oldest girl, Amanda, to William McDonald, et al, and William McDonald, et al, relinquish all title to Julyann, the 2nd eldest of said girls to Thomas Small and Sarah, his wife. All parties agree to relinquish their interest in the youngest of said girls, namely Mary Ellen, to Henry and Anny, the father and mother of said girl, for the price of one dollar for "the residue of the time she has to serve according to said will".

Emancipation of "Henry" by George S. Savage

CRUS8ER — 21 Dec 2001 2:01:50 GMT

Filed in Bood 54 at page 353 of the deed records of Mason County, KY:

August 11, 1845

Deed of emancipation of “Henry” from George S. Savage of Mason County, KY:

"emancipate and forever set free from servitude my negro man slave, late the property of William McDonald, decd., named Henry, about 49 years old of black color and five feet, five inches high."

Bond with Washington Prather, Thomas Small and William Watson for $500.

Nathaniel Barnett deed of sale for slaves Calloway County

schmehl — 9 Nov 2007 4:32:20 GMT

Know all men by these presents that I Nathaniel Barnett of the county of Calloway and the state of Ky hath bargain and sold and by these presents do bargain and sell to Thos Barnett of the county and state above said four negros one woman by the name of Creasy aged about 30 years for the sum of $350.00 one girl by the name of Lydia aged about 12 years for the sum of $250.00 one boy by the name of George aged about 8 years for the sum of $250.00 and one boy by the name of Bob aged about 18 months for the sum of $200.00 to me in hand paid by the said Thos Barnett the recept whereof is hearby acknowledged the title of the afore said negros to the sd Thos Barnett his heirs and assigns I do hereby warrent and forever defend the right and title claim and intrust to the said negros free from all and ev ery person or person whatsoever in testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this the 15th of January 1842.
Nathaniel Barnett SEAL
Filed 20 September 1847

Alexander Plantation

LindaJada — 30 Jul 2007 3:45:28 GMT

Does anyone know of an Alexander Plantation in KY? I am looking for ANY and ALL information I can find. Thanks! Lynn

king

keesha34 — 9 Jul 2007 11:26:37 GMT

looking for any slaves that were bought by KING families from TN and VA. thanks

Seeking info on a slave owner who owned a surname Scott

rhondamosley1963 — 27 Jun 2003 3:38:11 GMT

Does anyone have a relative or information on a slave owner that owned slaves with the surname Scott?

Slaves of Green County, Ky

mebishop55 — 27 Jun 2007 11:01:23 GMT

I am interested in slave stories of people who were in Green County,Kentucky,I am doing another Green County Book and plan to enter some Slave stories, I have just completed the Life Estate section where the owners had to declare their slaves, It lists their names and ages of the slaves. I have also completeed the section of Black soldiers in the Civil War . I have around 30 pages of Black Obituaries. I want this book to go to the printer by the last week of August. If you have any old obituaries please share them with me or Slave stories
This is the second book that I have completed on Black Records of Green Co.
For more information contact me at mebishop1@alltel.net

For any Boones, Robinsons, or Woodfords

geecasey — 25 Jun 2007 3:55:55 GMT

Please see the following message I have posted:

http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ky/179/mb.ashx

Gracie Champion, Slave (b.1785 in NC)=>Carrsville, Livingston, KY

qem122 — 3 Jun 2007 1:43:12 GMT

Hello!

I am hoping someone knows which NC Champion family members moved from somewhere in NC to a place at/near Carrsville, Livingston County, KY---and owned slaves.

My ancestor, Gracie Champion was born in 1785 in North Carolina. Her parents were born in Africa. I am trying to track the owner and hopefully/eventually obtain a slave inventory list. If I can find the names, I can find the slave ship.

Gracie had 3 sons: (Carrsville, Livinston County, KY)
Gus (Gustavus?)b. 1826
H--- b. 1829
A--- b. 1832

Gracie was just shy of 100 years old when she died.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

My email is qem122@earthlink.net

SQUIRE TURNER, Richmond, Madison Cty, KY

Ardis_Ligon — 5 Mar 2007 5:00:31 GMT

I'm looking for information on the slaves of Squire Turner, and his slave and my great grandfather Jeremiah (Jerry) Turner. Also looking for information on George Washington Turner, the son of Jeremiah. Thank you.

Ardis Turner Ligon
ardis4@earthlink.net

Slave in Kentucky/Farrow

rfairrow1 — 13 Mar 2007 3:44:00 GMT

Hello-

I am trying to get any info on my great grandfather - George H Farrow. He was born in 1862 in Ky, and later moved to Ohio (where I live). I don't know who his parents were. I suspect he was a slave, but again am unable to find any info on him. Any help would be GREATLY appreicated.

kentucky slave owners

nijade39 — 19 Feb 2007 6:21:30 GMT

There is another slave owner that was not mentioned
Tandy H. Trice, If anyone has any information please let me know.

Fritz

Terryfritz1215 — 3 Mar 2007 8:02:18 GMT

Looking for My father's family. Henry Fritz is from Kentucky he was born in the 1850's his parents are also both from Kentucky. I am having a hard time locating African American families with the name Fritz. If you know of any people with this name please contact me. I am not sure of what area they were born in. I do know that my Grandfather worked with horses.

Alexander "Alex" Galaspie of Fleming Co. KY

paislee3 — 21 Jan 2003 12:10:03 GMT

There is an Alexander or Alex Galaspie on the 1870 Fleming County census in the Elizaville District. He was a 63 year old black man living with his wife, Margaret, age 55, and 4 year old Fanny. I was thinking that they were possibly formerly enslaved and were now living near their former owners since the war. Does anyone have any knowledge of this family or their descendants?

Living next to them was the Jacob Adams family and a lady named Mary Biddle. Also nearby were Sousleys, Rices, Hysongs, John Terhune, George Mitchell, Daniel Peck and some of the Kirk families.

Slave Owners of Kentucky

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 16 Dec 2002 10:40:07 GMT

Farmington Plantation

macy55gray1 — 26 Dec 2006 12:08:47 GMT

I'm seeking information about Farmington and its origins.If anyone have some information will you please contact me.Thank you!

Franklin County Ky Slaves

Celina Bean — 27 Nov 2006 2:51:30 GMT

Does anyone have any information on slaves from Franklin County. I'm looking for information on the Collins Family. I'm trying to find information on Edward Collins. They were living in Peaks Mill in Franklin County, however, there were other black Collins families. How can I find out if these other people were my Collins relatives.

Union County - Slaves freed by Civil War?

Patrick Thompson — 22 Nov 2006 9:31:47 GMT

I have a question that I hope someone out there can answer for me.

In doing research, I've come across an estate settlement for a ROBERT BRADFORD that mentions the "hiring out" of his slaves after his death. As you can imagine, only first or "Christian" names are mentioned.

I suspect that these slaves were emancipated only after the Civil War, if I understand how things worked (with Kentucky being a "loyal" Union/border state, and the way the amendments were worded).

My question is: would there be records (Freedman's Bureau or whatever) that might shed light on what happened to these folks? What surnames they may have taken or were given, where they went, etc.?

Anyone with advice as to how to track some of these folks down?

Feel free to contact me directly at thomp@email.uky.edu or I'll check back here.

Thanks.

Thurston

macy55gray1 — 24 Nov 2006 3:01:54 GMT

I'm researching my family's history and I would like to know were there Thurstons slaveowners sold any slaves to Lafayette County,Arkanas in the 1840's and 1850's.If some find anything will you please contact me.Thank you!

Black Records of Green County ,Ky

Mary Bishop — 29 Aug 2006 10:00:12 GMT

I have a new book out on the African American people of Green County Kentucky

There are over 200 pages of records in this book plus every index

Contents
74 pages of Obituaried
W.W.I Draft Registeration
Veterans Grave Records
Black Cemeteries
Marriage records
1850-1870 Mortality Schedule Records

For more information contact me mary Bishop at mebishop1@alltel.net

LOOKING FOR FITZHUE SLAVES

AnitaH5703 — 16 Jul 2006 4:00:33 GMT

Although I'm not sure of the county, I'm looking for any records of slaves that belonged to the Fitzhue family originally from Kentucky but moved to Missouri around the 1850s. I'm only picking up my Fitzhue relatives in Kansas in the 1870 census. If I knew the owners names maybe I could check the slave schedules, etc.

Thank you
Anita

Clay Plantation

Joyce Saunders — 24 Mar 2006 4:18:18 GMT

Does anyone know of a Sam Clay, related to Henry Clay the KY Statesman. Sam was also in Gov;t in KY and he owned a plantation with slaves. I am descended from Sam Clay.
Any help would be help.
Joyce

African American Bigstaffs in Kentucky

DENISEJFJ — 31 Mar 2006 4:47:15 GMT

Does anyone have information on African American Bigstaffs from Montgomery Co. Kentucky?

Thanks,
Denise

Slaves in Green county , KY

gaylelewis1 — 21 Jul 2006 12:53:34 GMT

I believe that my ancestor, whom we know as Lamoneha was a slave on the Cave Johnson Plantation and probably about 1793. She had a daughter, Almeda who was also on the plantation. I am curious as to how slaves got to KY, did plantation owners have a certain area where they went to buy slaves?
I would appreciate being guided to any helpful paths.
thanks
Gayle Lewis
gaylelewis@zianet.com

African-American Marriage Laws/Regulations/Customs

philnaff — 3 Aug 2006 5:43:48 GMT

Hi,

I am transcribing and index of African-American marriage records for a county in Kentucky and was wondering if anyone knew of a site that might detail laws regarding the marriages of slaves before and after emancipation as well as during segregation with regards to Kentucky marriages.

One question I have in particular is what brought about the end of segregating marriage records? The county I am researching maintained a separate index from 1866 thru 1947 (The index also includes marriages of free blacks from before the Civil War). The African-American records had their own numbering system, 1 thru 1715, and separate marriage record books were maintained until 1941. Then at the end of 1941 the court clerks started numbering the African-American records using the same system as for the larger population. But they also indexed those records after 1941 in both the African-American index and in the general population index. In 1947 the indexing African-American marriages in a separate index completely stopped, but that was also the year that the marriage index for the general population stopped as well, and a new index was started which indexed all without regard to race.

Can anyone tell me why 1941 or 1947 might be important dates with regard to indexing and recording African-American marriages. Did some laws change in those years, or might it just have been a local condition that brought about the change in indexing and record-keeping.

Thanks for any input that you might be able to offer,

Philip Naff
Indianapolis, Indiana

Slave James Haskins Green Co., Ky

mebishop37 — 20 Jul 2006 1:29:21 GMT

I would like to know who the slave owner of James Haskins of Green County is

Need help

Mary Bishop mebishop1@alltel.net

Charles A. Marshall

R.Austin — 27 Jun 2006 11:54:12 GMT

recently i came across my great great grandfather's civil war records. his name was johnson berry and his owner was charles a marshall of mason county , ky. johnson berry was 36 when he joined the union army in 1864. i am looking for any and all information regarding charles a marshall his will , and especially if there is any manumission papers for johnson berry. he migrated to nicholas county after the civil war with his family. at least 3 of his children was born in slavery. the mystery is one of johnson's sons dc stated he was born in montgomery county in 1861 or 1862; and i am wondering if this could be a mistake or did johnson purchase his wife amanda's freedom along with at least 3 children.

Kenton Co. Slaves--Escape to Michigan 1847

lisakfrye — 8 Mar 2005 11:43:19 GMT

looking to find Info on a female slave named katherie ???

Vivian Brooks — 20 Mar 2006 9:34:52 GMT

Hi my name is vivian Brooks and im looking to find any infomation on my great gandmother i was told that she was a slave i no one nows how she was owned by or what state the reason way im asking is that im also trying to trace what kind of Indian i have in my background on my mother and my fathers side.
The information i do have is that my greatgrandmother married a man named harvey D rice and her last name is rice i don't no where she and him died or where they got married my grandmother therodera bertha rice she was born in 1918 rice is my surname on my mother side Brooks is the surname on my father side . so if any one could help me please do.

Shuler, Thompson, Lampkin, Wingate, Hysaws, Satberry Family Reunion

susie1902 — 4 Mar 2004 12:27:58 GMT

Family Reunion being held in Luling, TX during July 3 & 4, 2004, at the Civic Auditorium. Contact Neal and Fran Thompson,for further details and any additional information you may need about the reunion event. The Thompsons can be reached by calling 503/589-9908 or email :
nealandfran@netzero.net At this time there have been over 7,111 Family Members located nationwide and the search in ongoing with great results. Family Names again are Shuler, Thompson, Lamkin, Lampkin, Wingate, Hysaws, Satberry, and many, many, many more.

KY African American Griots

griot16 — 25 Sep 2004 12:33:55 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/

ISO Orritt Hummons Family in KY or MO

ahummon1 — 21 Aug 2004 10:47:31 GMT

I looking for any information on slaves or free African americans in Kentucky with the surname : Hummons. I am April Hummons of Chicago, IL. Great Grandaughter of Orritt Hummons. He had two sons, twins Roderick and Orritt Jr. born in Chicago, IL 1926. Orritt Jr. had 9 children 5 boys and 4 girls all born in Chicago, IL. I am the duaghter of the second born son Orritt Wesley Hummons III. If anyone out there has information on Orritt Hummons senoir please reply. My father is one of the 4 remaining siblings still living and my grandfather died when my father was 12 so i have very little to work with. If the first mane Orritt sound familar to you please reply.
I spoke with my father and as far as he can remember his father may have been born or raised in Missouri, with some family in Kentucky. Thank you... send any info to ahummon1@depaul.edu and i thank all that respond in advance.

Martha LAIR, Lincoln County b.app 1872

calldredge72 — 3 Mar 2006 5:29:42 GMT

I have been researching the HALE family from Lincoln County, KY. My great grandmother is Martha Durham and she was identified in the 1910 census as Mulatto. She was living with her grandmother, Martha Lair, also identified as Mulatto.
I am struggling to find anymore information. I don't know if Lair is her maiden name or married name. I cannot find marriage records or any other information. However, in the 1850 slave schedule, Elizabeth Lair reported 5 slaves. I am assuming this is a possible connection since there were no more Lair's in Lincoln county.
If anyone has information about the Lair family, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, if anyone has information about the Durham's and/or Hale's, I need all the help I can get.
My great grandmother (Martha Durham) died when she was just 20 yrs. old so I unfortunatly do not have access to any further information. My grandfather, Harold Hale, ran away from Lincoln county when he was a teenager, so I have no family connections in Lincoln county. Finally, records indicate Martha Durham had one more son before her death, Dellie Hale Jr. b. 1929, I can't find any other information either.

Descendants of Gillespie Slaves

paislee3 — 16 Jun 2003 8:08:46 GMT

Would like to hear from anyone who might be descended from enslaved people in Kentucky who took the name Gillespie or any spelling variation thereof (Gallaspie, Galaspie, Gillaspy, Galaspy, etc.). I am especially interested in Mason, Fleming or nearby counties.

Samuels/Wiseheart Slaves in Nelson County

L. Kimbrough — 21 Nov 2005 2:15:18 GMT

Greetings~

I am searching for information about my 3rd great grandfather, Alford/Alfred Samuels and the folks that owned him.

His CW military record provided me with the name of his last slave owner, Mary SAMUELS. I've no information regarding Mary other than at the time that Alford enlisted, she had claimed to be the rightful owner of him and had gained ownership of him through inheritence. This information was found on her Claim for Compensation in which she also declared that she had been loyal to the Union. Attesting to her loyalty were Alexander SAYERS and John H. WISEHEART.

A fellow researcher sent me copies of pages from Patricia Craven's book that lists the names of slaves from Nelson County, KY with their owners. The information came from wills. Amongst the names was a John Wiseheart who had owned a slave by the name of Alford. It seems like a strong possiblity that prior to being owned by Mary, Alford was owned by John Wiseheart.

I have the will book numbers and would love to be able to receive the wills for John Wiseheart, Benjamin Wiseheart and Ann C. Wiseheart (for whom, John H. Wiseheart was the administrator of the estate).

I would also love to connect with anyone else working on learning more about these families.

TIA

Elisha Winfield Green - slave - born Bourbon County, Ky - 1816

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

Bryant Slaves

willieprince — 1 Apr 2006 12:10:26 GMT

I am trying to find information relating to my great-great grandparents,Samuel and Catherine Bryant(briant).Sameul and Catherine were born between 1824-1826.They were both born in Ky.Children:America,Thomas Sarah,Jane,Ailsy were born in Ky. simpson county or a surrounding county.I have located them on the 1870 and 1880 census in Sumner county tennesee.I have no information prior to this.Samuel was listed as black,his wife and children listed as mulattos.Any and all info needed. Thanks

THOMPSON SLAVE OWNERS

LINDA THOMPSON CLEMENS — 13 Sep 2005 2:31:18 GMT

I HAVE A LETTER FROM A RELATIVE THAT SAYS THOMPSONS AND PENNINGTONS OWNED SLAVES, AND RAISED COTTON IN KY. AND MO. I HAVEN'T FOUND ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THESE NAMES DOING SO. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING SLAVES, PLEASE EMAIL ME, riclkc@aol.com, LINDA THOMPSON CLEMENS FROM CLARK FORK, IDAHO (I AM CAUCASIAN)

HAMILTON SMITH Slave Sale/Manumission @ Dec. 1851

janicemccaughan57 — 11 Jun 2005 2:15:30 GMT

I'm posting this query because I'm hoping that someone might have run across some info about the possible sale or manumission by HAMILTON SMITH of @10 slaves sometime just before Dec. 1851. Smith was an attorney living in District 2 (just on the outskirts of Louisville, I believe) in Jefferson Co., KY. In the 1850 Slave Schedule, Smith had 10 slaves ranging from the age of 10 to 50; about half men and half women. I know that by Dec. 1851, Smith had moved to Indiana. I presume that Smith sold or manumitted his slaves before the move because in August 1851, Indiana passed a constitutional amendment excluding blacks from entering the State. Any help would be greatfully appreciated.

ISO Slave Manumissions and/or Sales in Jefferson, Springfield and Washington Co., KY

janicemccaughan57 — 10 Apr 2005 11:17:39 GMT

Can anyone give me some advice on how to track down slave sales and/or manumissions in: 1. Louisville &/or Jefferson Co., KY; & 2. Springfield &/or Washington Co., KY. I'm not certain when these would have taken place so I'm looking at a time period running from @1834 to 1852. The manumissions may not have necessarily taken place in connection with a death.

I'm new to this so the basic information would be extremely helpful to me. Thanks very much.

Our Ancestors in the Civil War

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 20 May 2005 12:38:17 GMT

Good Morning Everyone,
I have been seeking everywhere for information on Jeffrey Hughes and John Sturgill; and cannot find any documention.
I am adding these sites I visited and wish you all luck in your research.
United States Colored Troops in the Civil War:
http://www.coax.net/people/lwf/data.htm
Free At Last:
http://www.inform.umd.edu/ARHU/Depts/History/Freedman/falpg....
Civil War:
http://www.bjmjr.com/civwar/usct.htm
Good Luck,
Ramona

Mamie Williams

Steven Eugene Miller — 31 Oct 2003 10:25:09 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Mamie Williams and her daughter Grace Ernestine ? Grace Ernestine is my grandmother. Mamie Williams was born on 1854 in the Kenton County, Kentucky Area. It is believed that Mamie had been married quite a few times. Grace was born 1891 in Cincinatti, Ohio. I found a Mamie Williams (B) black, on the 1880 census of Hamilton County,Ohio, age 26 living with a Dora Jackson (B) black. Later on, I found a Mamie Williams married to a Sidney Hoesman in 1883, of the same county. I am looking for any compairison between these women, because I'm trying to find out who the father of my grandmother is. Other surnames associated with Mamie Williams are: Anderson, Bobo, Johnson, and Toumey. If any of what I have just written means anything to anyone please contact me.

Slaves owned by Thomas Harrison

Grimes01 — 30 Aug 2006 6:27:08 GMT

I am searching for information on my ancestors who may have been slaves owned by Thomas Harrison in Kentucky. According to the information I have thus far, Thomas Harrison purchased slaves in April of 1857 at Logan County Court house in Russellville. The slaves were purchased from John F Todd or N Beauchamp. My great-grandfather born around 1840 - 1845 may have been on of these slaves. If anyone has any information or records of Thomas Harrison's slaves please contact me .

KY Underground RR

DianeKemperBixler — 1 Feb 2005 2:31:52 GMT

An oral legend passed down in our family is that my GGG Grandfather was killed moving slaves on the underground RR. He was either hiding in a cave or a mine when it caved in on him and he was killed. He was from the Covington Ky & Cincinatti area. In any event his son, my GG Grandfather was then adopted by the Kemper family.
Has anyone ever heard about this?
Thanks Diane Kemper Bixler

Slave History of Frankfort KY

mariandouglas — 30 Nov 2002 1:04:51 GMT

I am looking for information on enslavement in the Frankfort area - Kentucky's state capital, and would like to hear from anyone else interested in the same area.

My better email is dasha@clubinternetK.com.

Thanks all.

Kimbrough Family of KY

KimbroughL — 20 Feb 2006 3:18:48 GMT

Looking for any information on possible slave owners with the surname Kimbrough that may have owned slaves. A number of my Kimbrough ancestors are from Kentucky (later migrated to Illinois where quite a few of them stayed). I am interested in knowing if there was a Kimbrough Plantation anywhere in Kentucky. Any information at all will be appreciated. Thanks.

Howard Troutman~KY>CO

otter_prof — 25 Sep 2004 12:34:52 GMT

Researching HOWARD TROUTMAN, b. 1 Apr 1853 to Frank Troutman (slave owner) & Betsy (enslaved woman) in Bourbon County, Kentucky. identified at birth as "Mulatto."

Howard Troutman marries Susan DAVENPORT on 27 Feb 1879 in Henry Co., Ky. [Frank Troutman moved there in 1863/4].

Troutman/Davenport children:
Leona D. b. 1880 KY
Lynwood, b. 1884 CO
Howard Jr., b. 19 Apr 1887 Denver, CO
Geraldine L., b. 1890 CO
Elmore Isidore b. 1 Dec 1891 Denver, CO
Thomas b. 1894 CO
Bessie b. 1896 CO

It appears that Howard Sr. died b/t 1910 & 1917 in Denver CO.
Children move further west and are identified in various census entries as black, mulatto, and white.

Willing to exchange information,
Debian Marty

Abraham Twyman Woodford Co. KY

remixqueen1 — 21 Aug 2004 10:48:59 GMT

When I log on to "Slave Schedule" and enter a surname; does the name that appears the name of the slave or slave owner? I entered Twyman to find Abraham Twyman; his name is first on the list. Is he a slave or an owner?
Thanks for your help..

New Quick Browse Function at Africana Heritage

toniheadr — 14 Feb 2006 10:05:51 GMT

Hi Everyone,

It's Toni at Africana Heritage. Just wanted to let you know that we have added a great new function to the website called Quick Browse, where you can view any or all of our more than 900 documents with one quick click! Tips:

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We are very excited about this new feature that makes it much easier to put records in your hands. Happy Hunting!

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Richard Sutton

bpshonesty1 — 24 Jun 2004 6:33:21 GMT

Richard Sutton was born between 1830 and 1840 in KY. Sallie was born abt. 1840 also in KY. Sallie's last name could have been Souther or Sumner. they married and moved to Missouri. Whether they went as slaves are free persons I do not know. They had the following children Abe Sutton, Eliza Sutton, Anna Sutton, James Lane, and Lela Mae Sutton. This was between 1862 and 1874. I have found Sallie and the children in the 1880 census in Platte and Clay co. MO. But have not been able to find a Richard Sutton in MO. I did find one in KY. If anyone has any information on Richard or Sallie please contact me at bpshonesty@aol.com

Henry Clay Johnson

bpshonesty1 — 24 Jun 2004 6:33:21 GMT

I am looking for information on Henry Clay Johnson and his wife Zada? Johnson. In the 1870 census they are listed in Alcorn co. Mississippi however it also states that Henry Clay was born in KY. Other sources have Zada as also being born in KY. Any information would be appreciated.

Kittie Bell(e) of Barren County

ittybitty1201 — 13 Jun 2004 12:18:16 GMT

Looking for info on Aunt Kit, Kittie Bell(e). She lived with W W Belle and family in Barren County.
She first appears in the
1870 Census at age 32
1880 Census at age 44
Don't know much about her and might possibly have a picture of her.

DEED OF TRUST - WILLIAM PROCTOR TO WILLIAM CONWELL

paislee32 — 3 Feb 2002 4:09:02 GMT

Filed in Book 52 at pages 108 & 109 of the deed records of Mason County, KY

July 20, 1841

Deed of Trust from William Proctor of Mason County to William P. Conwell of Mason County, in consideration of the love and affection William Proctor has for his daughter, Parmelia Conwell, Mother of said William P. Conwell.

Conveys the following slaves:

One boy named Larkin, aged near 8 years, and a girl named Mary, aged near 11 years.

William shall permit his mother to have the use of said slaves and to make such disposition thereof as she may deem fit and proper and to permit her to sell the slaves should she desire. Should she die without disposing of said slaves, they, along with Mary’s increase, are to be equally divided among the children of Parmelia.

John & Claracy Reid

Melinda9640 — 22 Dec 2005 3:31:47 GMT

Will of James Blackburn-Slave Named "Gin"

Georgia_Estes — 8 Jan 2006 9:46:42 GMT

In James Blackburn's will, l843, a slave named "Gin" is mentioned. This was in Allen Co, (Warren Co.) Kentucky.

William B. Ball

Michele Scott — 7 May 2003 1:25:01 GMT

I am researching the Ball family. I have a ggg grandfather who was born in Danville, Kentucky in 1844. His name is William Baton Ball. He traveled with a slave trader named Lee? Ball whe he was a child. His mother was married to Malcolm or Malcomb Ayers. I am having trouble trying to locate his mother, step-father and plantation he may have been associatied with.

Allison Quillar

Linda Nicholls — 13 Feb 2004 2:28:02 GMT

I am looking for ancestors of slave Allison Quillar enlisted September 10, 1864 at Bowling Green, Kenturcy in the 28th regiment U.S. Colored Troops sold by Samuel Garison of Warren County, Kentucky July 28, 1866

List of hangings in Kentucky

Melissa_Sansoucie — 11 Aug 2004 11:19:44 GMT

This is a list of the hangings in Ky in the 1800s. It contains MANY african AMericans ( freedmen and slaves) . I ran across it and wanted to make it available for anyone here that has a brick wall.. you may find 'em here.
email me if you can't get to it and I will send you a list.

http://www.kygenweb.net/history/hangings.html
]
Melissa

Family of Gabriel Taylor, Franklin County, Slaves of Robert Sacrey

David — 25 Feb 2003 1:54:16 GMT

Slaves :
Gabriel born December 25, 1829 property of Robert Sacry
Kitty born January 14, 1832 property of Robert Sacry
Kitty married Animas Taylor April 17, 1850 property of Robert Sacry
Benjamin Franklin Taylor born April 25, 1851
Geo Washington Taylor born January 30, 1853
Lloyd Wap Taylor born January 11-13, 1855
Cete's child borned January 8, 1857
Thomas Jefferson Taylor born January 1, 1858
Animas Taylor born September 17, 1860

ISO Orritt Hummons Family

April Hummons — 29 Dec 2003 11:11:20 GMT

I looking for any information on slaves or free Acfrican americans in Kentucky with the surname : Hummons. I am April Hummons of Chicago, IL. Great Grandaughter of Orritt Hummons. He had two sons, twins Roderick and Orritt Jr. born in Chicago, IL 1926. Orritt Jr. had 9 children 5 boys and 4 girls all born in Chicago, IL. I am the duaghter of the second born son Orritt Wesley Hummons III. If anyone out there has information on Orritt Hummons senoir please reply. My father is one of the 4 remaining siblings still living and my grandfather died when my father was 12 so i have very little to work with. If the first mane Orritt sound familar to you please reply.

Slave Owners in Morgan Co. KY

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 29 Dec 2003 11:45:57 GMT

Good Morning,
Doc Cottle has a wonderful Project on indentifying the Slaves from Morgan Co. KY.
The URL to the Project is:
http://web.qx.net/shagnasty/slavcoun.html
I am researching the 10 slaves owned by John Bays-and the 2 slaves owned by Rolly Watson.
I hope we all join Doc in working on this wonderful project.
If you have any information on the slaves-please let our list or Doc know.
Thank You,
Ramona

Family of Alex & Susie Robertson Rankins - Maddoxtown Area - Fayette County, Ky

David — 25 Feb 2003 1:56:05 GMT

Slave Index

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 30 Sep 2003 11:46:34 GMT

Virgie Cooke

bsandersturner — 12 Oct 2003 12:25:18 GMT

My greatgrandmother may have been a freed slave. Virgie Cooke was married to a white man. They had to leave Kentucky and settle in
decatur Illinois. Trying to get birthdays and marriage certificates information for William Moreland who lived in princton Kentucky.

Letters of S.H. Sherlock

James Sherlock — 27 Jun 2003 3:41:24 GMT

For anyone interested, I have a series of Civil War letters written by my great uncle, Samuel Henry SHERLOCK. In a letter dated August 19,1861 and mailed from the village of Garrett in Meade County, Kentucky, SHERLOCK describes the capture of a slave named "Jim" who ran away from his owner, a man named CARRICO. I will share this letter upon request.

Ball family in Mercer, Woodford, Lincoln, or boyle counties

Michele Scott — 27 Jun 2003 3:38:54 GMT

I am looking for slave owners with the surname of Ball in the above said counties. I am a decendant of this family and would like to find information on this family

Martha Cooper, wife of Robert Rankins, dau of Harriett Scott- Fayette County, KY

David — 25 Feb 2003 1:52:30 GMT

Martha was the wife of Robert Rankins, they lived in Maddoxtown area in Fayette County, Ky ...

She was the daughter of Harriett Scott, who by 1880 had married Andrew Carr ... She had several Carr children as well, so far I have these children listed for her : Charles , Jerry, Harriett, & Isaac

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Fayette County, Ky

Know all Men by these Presents :

That we Robert Rankins and Andrew Carr are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Kentucky , in the just and full sum of One Hundred Dollars , to the payment of which we bind ourselves , our heirs , &c. jointly and severally , firmly by these presents , sealed with our seals , and dated this 11 day of June A.D. 1881

The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be solemnized between the above bound Robert Rankins and Mattie Cooper s , ( both of color ) , of the County of Fayette . Now if there is no lawful cause to obstruct said Marriage then this obligation to be void , else to remain in full force and virtue .

Teste : Allie G Hunt Clerk Robert Rankin ( his mark )
Andrew Carr ( his mark )

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Kentucky Death Certificate Information
Name Martha Rankins
Certificate # 17769
Female, Col, Widow
Born: Oct 1, 1860
Age: 67
Occupation: Domestic
Date and place of death: July 2, 1927 , Fayette Co.,KY
Residence: Fayette Co.,KY
Cause of death: Nephritis
Attending physician:
Father's name: unknown
Mother's maiden name: Harriett Scott
Informant: Henry S Rankins
Buried: Maddoxtown Cem, Fayette Co.,KY
Funeral director:

Brannon Bible Entries

storyco — 28 Mar 2005 7:49:36 GMT

Although I do not have possession of the Brannon Family Bible, I have copied the following entries from it:

"Negro girl Nance born August 1845"
"Negro boy Lewis born February 1848"
"Negro boy Peter born August 1853"

They most likely were born on the William Brannon farm in Marion County, Kentucky. I believe they carried the last name of Brannon because there is a more recent Afro American Brannon buried in Marion County, Ky. I hope this will help someone further their research.

Please note that my e-mail address is: caroljim3@mchsi.com

Carol

African Americans in the 1870 Mercer Co. KY Census

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 4 May 2003 11:18:59 GMT

Greetings,
New slave information has been posted on the Mercer Co. KY site:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~kymercer/census/1870/1870blacks.htm...
I am researching Mary and Lydia Wheeler, and Zachariah Smith.
Thank You,
Ramona

Family of Abraham & Margaret Dobson - of Henry,Franklin & Owen Counties in KY

David — 25 Feb 2003 1:57:08 GMT

The Family of Patrick & Finity Fowler- Robertson

David — 25 Feb 2003 1:55:16 GMT

Robert Rankins of Fayette County, KY

David — 25 Feb 2003 1:53:48 GMT

Robert was a son of Alex & Susie Robertson of Fayette Co, Ky he married Martha Cooper and had the following children :

Rosa, William, Henry , Charles, Mary, & John

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Kentucky Death Certificate Information
Name Robert Rankins
Certificate #
Col,, Male, Married
Born: no record
Age: about 66
Occupation: labor
Date and place of death: 3-17-1925 Fayette Co, KY
Residence: RFD #7 , Russell Cave District , Fayette Co.,KY
Cause of death: dilation of heart & aorta
Attending physician:
Father's name: Alex Rankin
Mother's maiden name: Susie Roberson
Informant: Mary Davis
Buried: Maddoxtown Cemetery , Fayette Co.,KY
Funeral director:

Alex Rankins- Fayette County, Ky

David — 25 Feb 2003 1:51:49 GMT

Obit & Death Certificate for Alex Rankins ,1ts the husband of Susie Robertson/Roberson and then of Jane , wife of John Williams (2nd wife for Alex )

Kentucky Death Certificate Information
Name Alix Rankin Sr
Certificate # 6198
County-precinct : Fayette Co,Ky-Russell Cave , Rt#7 , Lexington
Colored, Male, Married
Born: don't know
Age: about 87 years
Occupation: Laborer
Date and place of death: 3 - 11 - 1911 Fayette County, Ky
Residence: Russell Cave , Rt#7 , Lexington
Cause of death: pneumonia & croup
Attending physician: Logan Gragg
Father's name: don't know
Mother's maiden name: don't know
Informant: Robert Rankin
Buried: Maddoxtown Cemetery , Fayette Co,KY
Funeral director: Porter & Jackson
====================================
Obit from Lexington Paper 1911

Obit. March 12, 1911

Alex Rankins, an old colored citizen, aged 90 years, died at his residence
in Maddoxtown Saturday night. Mr. Rankins is the father of a large family
of children in this county, all of whom are highly respected. The funeral
services will be held at the Maddoxtown Baptist Church Monday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock.

Martha A Robertson Channels -Fayette County, KY

David — 25 Feb 2003 1:51:06 GMT

Obit & Death Certificate of Martha : I have other siblings as Susie, George & Mary at this point ...

Obit in Lexington Paper : November 1911

Mrs. Martha A. Chamels, an old and highly respected colored woman, died at
the residence of her nephew, Isaac Rankins, at Pleasant Hills, in Bourbon
county, Friday morning. The funeral will be held at the residence Saturday
afternoon at one o'clock.
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Kentucky Death Certificate Information
Name Martha Ann Channels
Certificate # 28439
County-precinct : Fayette- Loradale
Colored , Female, Widowed
Born: an old slave
Age: 80 or more
Name of Spouse if alive :
Place of Birth : Ky, Fayette , Co.
Occupation: Housewife
Date and place of death: 11 - 23 - 1911
Residence:
Cause of death: Senilty
Attending physician:
Father's name: Patrick Robinson, born Virginia
Mother's maiden name: Finity Fowler - born Fayette Co, Ky
Informant: Isaac Rankin RFD #3 , Lex, Ky
Buried: Loradale , Fayette Co, KY
Funeral director: Porter & Jackson

1831 Jesse Oates Will > Kentucky > Slaves

deonglorygates — 8 Aug 2003 8:24:38 GMT

Ball Family in Henderson & Union Co. KY

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 19 Feb 2003 3:21:22 GMT

Ball Family in Henderson and Union County, Ky.
w/will dates
Humphrey Ball 1832
Pheoba Ball 1838
Richard Ball 1833
Tazwel Ball 1842
William Ball 1899
William F. Ball 1912
William K. Ball 1852
~~~Submitter Info~~~
Quan Pruitt-Thank You Quan

John and Polly Honaker Ball-Russell Co. VA

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 17 Feb 2003 7:43:53 GMT

Hi,
Photo of John and Polly Honaker Ball-Russell Co. VA:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/photos/johntunnellball.htm...
Will of John Ball:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~varussel/probate/johnball.html
~~~
There are other Ball family Wills-Cemeteries-ect listed on Mike's Russell Co. VA. Site.
Ramona