Feuds of Kentucky - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Maynard Family of KY

pmaynard28716 — 28 Nov 2004 1:06:24 GMT

I've learned that there were several MAYNARDS on both sides of the famous HATFIELD/MC COY feuds, but I would love to hear from anyone with specific info.

I have some info to share about the MAYNARDS involved if anyone would like to share or discuss them.

douglasmaynard@charter.net

Hatfield-McCoy Feud Reunion

brysonhat — 11 Apr 2008 3:07:23 GMT

The Hatfield-McCoy Reunion will be June 13-15, 2008 in Pikeville, Kentcky. There is a joint family dinner to kick things off on June 13th which will begin at the Landmark Inn at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the event is $20. The meal includes the buffet, coffee, soft drink, water and tax.

Tickets can be purchased in advance from the Pike County Tourism Board. Tickets ordered before June 1st will be mailed and tickets purchased after June 1st will be present at the dinner for pickup.

Libby Preston will be having a Genealogy Table arranged. So please bring your pictures and genealogical information so your line will be included. You can bring your information with you to the dinner or you can email it to her at Libby@libby-genealogy.com, so your line does not get left out.

Other Events to be included have not yet been decided and should be decided by the end of May. Please check out www.http://www.libby-genealogy.com/h_&_m_reunion_2008.ht... for further details and information.

Hope to see yawl there!

James DeWitt of Carter Co. KY

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 23 Sep 2003 11:12:17 GMT

Another Wife Killer

James DEWITT, of Carter county, is under arrest for killing his wife some time since. They had separated and he had tried to get a divorce. The process of the courts was a little too slow for DEWITT and he concluded to become a widower by making way with his better half. James is now in jail and a mob is wanting to hang him for his crime. He got the divorce by murder, but the fellow will not be apt to ever marry again, that is, in this world. (Source: Madisonville (Ky.) Hustler, Fri., Feb. 28, 1896)
(Second Source Phil Brown)

Mullins Family Feud

genecarpenter72 — 20 Feb 2003 2:18:00 GMT

My family(on my Mothers side) were from Conway & Wildie & I was born in Richmond 1936. When I was about 10yrs old we were talking about the Hatfield & McCoy battle & my G/father,Clell Mullins started to tell me about a feud between the Mullins clan and another family but G/maw shut him up,said we should'nt hear about such things. I have tried to find out if there was such an event but have been unable to dig anything up so far! Has anyone read of any feuds around Wildie,BrushCreek or Conway? If so I shure would be interested in hearing about it !

Addie Preston Flannery/Flanary

darrellpreston69 — 22 May 2007 7:29:05 GMT

He was my grandfather and marrried bessie duncan he had a brother ???? who married bessie"s sister name also unknown. Can anyone help..

JEVIT, Ignatius "Nick", 1926-2008

Dalice — 24 Jan 2008 12:53:02 GMT

From Hazleton PA Standard-Speaker, Wed. Jan. 23, 2008

Jan. 22, 2008
Ignatius (Nick) Jevit, 82, of South Harrison Street, McAdoo, died Tuesday morning at Geisinger South, WilkesBarre.
He was born in Kelayres, a son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Kowalchik) Jevit.
He was a lifelong member of St. Kunegunda’s Roman Catholic Church, McAdoo.
Prior to retiring, he was a grinder at Weatherly Machine Shop.
He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his wife, Barbara (Washko) Jevit; his in-laws, Mary and John Washko; a brother-in-law, Jack Washko; and brothers and sisters, John, Michael, Louis, Paul, Charles, Walter and Sophie Kamanis.
Surviving are children, Judith Vendel and her husband, Brian, Drums; Jane Kehler and her husband, Robert, Hazleton; and John Jevit and his wife, Carolyn, Horsham; grandchildren, Robert Kehler, Matthew and Catherine Jevit; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from Frank J. Bonin Funeral Home Inc., 542 N. Wyoming St., Hazleton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in St. Kunegunda’s R.C. Church, McAdoo.
Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.
Friends and relatives may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

KLABBATZ, Ronald L., 1944-2008

Dalice — 24 Jan 2008 12:50:36 GMT

From Hazleton PA Standard-Speaker, Wed. Jan. 23, 2008

Jan. 21, 2008
Ronald L. Klabbatz, 64, of McAdoo, passed away Monday afternoon at Hazleton General Hospital.
Born in Trenton, N.J., a son of the late Earl and Lillian (Brian) Klabbatz, he lived in the McAdoo area for the past 10 years.
He was formerly employed as a mechanic in the automotive industry.
He was of the Christian faith.
Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his wife, the former Rosemary Ignazzitto, who died Nov. 13, 2006; and a brother, Douglas Klabbatz.
Surviving are children, Terry Braddy and her husband, Kenneth, Belhaven, N.C.; Lisa Clendaniel, Maple Shade, N.J.; Jeff Lane and his wife, Cara, Levittown; and Anthony Lane, McAdoo; 12 grandchildren; brothers, Chester “George” Klabbatz, Yardley; and his twin brother, Donald, and his wife, Eleanor, Payson, Ariz.; a sister, Diane Shambora, and her husband, John, Venice, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
At the family’s request, everything is private.
No public viewing is scheduled.
Donations can be made in his memory to American Cancer Society, c/o St. Gabriel House, 132 S. Wyoming St., Hazleton, PA 18201, or www.cancer.org.
Hilary J. Bonin Funeral Home, 99 W. Green St., West Hazleton, is in charge of arrangements.

WEAVER, Harvey E. Jr., 1955-2008

Dalice — 24 Jan 2008 12:47:44 GMT

From Hazleton PA Standard-Speaker, Wed. Jan. 23, 2008

Jan. 20, 2008
Harvey E. Weaver Jr., 53, of Kidder Township, White Haven, died Sunday at Hazleton General Hospital.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Harvey E. Sr.
and Elaine (Heimbach) Weaver of White Haven.
He was employed in sales at the Home Depot in WilkesBarre for the past 10 years.
He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, White Haven, and the Kidder Township Social Club, and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Mr. Weaver is survived by his wife, the former Joan Nasternak, at home; one son, Benjamin, at home; three brothers, Paul and his wife, Renee; Roger and his wife, Carol, and John, all of White Haven; and two sisters, Evanna Miller and her husband, Arnold, and Heidi Weaver, both of White Haven. One grandson, Benjamin; a sister-in-law and her husband, Rose and Robert Ladner, White Haven, and nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in St.
Paul’s Lutheran Church, 414 Berwick St., White Haven. The Rev. Dawn Richie, his pastor, will officiate.
Friends may call at the church Sunday from 1 p.m.
until time of service.
Donations may be made to Kidder Township Volunteer Fire Co., White Haven, PA 18661.
The funeral is under the direction of Joseph E. Lehman Funeral Home Inc., White Haven.

LOGAR, Elizabeth, 1912-2008

Dalice — 24 Jan 2008 12:45:24 GMT

From Hazleton PA Standard-Speaker, Wed. Jan. 23, 2008

Jan. 22, 2008
Elizabeth Logar, 95, of Weatherly died at Weatherwood on Tuesday.
Born in Hazleton on Feb. 12, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Yurkanin.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Slovak Church, Hazleton.
Before retiring, she worked as a sewing machine operator at L&M Sportsware, Sheppton.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Logar, in 1961; brothers, Michael, John and Peter Yurkanin; and sisters, Anna Kapes and Mary Battagliotti.
Surviving are her daughter, Marie Kreiger, Weatherly; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The Rev. Leonard Butcavage will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Slovak Church on Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call at Philip J.
Jeffries Funeral Home, Weatherly, on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Visit www.philipjjeffries funeralhome.com for details and to send condolences.

E. L. Noble

noble — 6 Mar 2003 2:02:46 GMT

My Grandfather , E.L. Noble , wrote 4 books titled Bloody Breathitt Feuds. I am in the process of reading all 4 and MAY put them on CD for sale at a reasonable price IF there are enough people interested in them?
Let me know, It will be awhile and I will have to type them all to put them on CD. It will be a lot of typing!
Please advise me if you would consider wanting a cd.......

James T. Middleton

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 9 Jan 2003 11:24:38 GMT

Greetings,
James T. Middleton shot in Aug. of 1890 Harlan Co. KY.
Those arrested were:
Enos Hensely, William McGraw, James Howard.
Additional information is appreciated.
Thank You,
Ramona

Re: Free updates

soulsistah1962 — 17 Nov 2007 12:29:56 GMT

Hi there DMB...I was looking at your post and noticed you are looking for the name Mahoney. I have an Edward Mahoney in my family from St. Thomas born about 1901. He married Frances Grant I think between 1917-1918 in NY. Yet to find marriage records though. Since she was born in NY I figured she got married in NY. I don't know who his parents are but I was jusr wondering if you had an Edward in your records residing in NY born in St. Thomas?

Leslie

MULLINS/HARMON'S

CHARLENE_MCROBERTS — 2 Oct 2007 7:29:33 GMT

IS ANY OF THE MULLINS IN HERE RELATED IN ANYWAY TO THE HARMONS, REASON I AM ASKING IS MY GREAT GRANDPA CLINT HARMON WAS LIVING IN THE HOME OF VIRINIA MULLINS AND HER BROTHER ROBERT HARMON I AM THINKING VIRGINIA IS CLINT'S MOTHER AND HARMON IS HER ACTUAL MAIDEN NAME AND SHE MARRIED A MULLINS CAN ANYONE HELP ME OUT PLEASE THEY LIVED IN KEEOKEE VIRGINIACLINTS DATE OF BIRTH IS 1893 AND HE PASSED AWAY OCT OF 1918.HE WAS MARRIED TO MARY BROWN AND THEY HAD 5 CHILDREN TOGETHER WILLIE-WALTER-IRENE-GRACIE-AND CARRIE MY GRANDMA WHO WAS MARRIED TO DAVID WAYNE LANKFORD ANY ONE WITH ANY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ME AT CHATTINWITHCHAR@AOL.COM
THANKS CHARLENE LANKFORD MCROBERTS

Campbells and Hackers

ninaburke99 — 18 Sep 2007 6:36:35 GMT

Anyone have any info about their fueds?

Alonzo McClellan Murder

DonCoatney1 — 13 Jun 2003 3:10:53 GMT

Looking for any information on the murder of Alonzo McClellan. Belive this took place in 1898 in Barren County, Kentucky. My cousin Bertha Coatney was present and I believe wounded when this murder took place. As I understand the story Robert Brown who was married to a daughter of Alonzo McClellan raped his wife's sister another daughter of Alonzo. A short time later he came calling to see this young girl again and Alonzo told him no. Robert Brown did not like that answer so he killed Alonzo. I would like to learn more about this. Don Coatney

Disappearance of Thomas B. Hudson

Angela S. Wright — 15 Mar 2003 1:50:01 GMT

I am trying to solve a family mystery about the sudden disappearance of Thomas B. Hudson. Last known information is recorded in the 1870 census for Clinton Cty. Listed are his wife, Charity (Wright) and their 3 children, Martha A., John F. and Ballenger. After this census, Thomas disappears, she and the children then return to live with her father Ballenger Wright and mother Susanna (Pierce) as recorded in the 1880 census of Pulaski Cty. On that census a fourth child is known, Ambrose Hudson. Charity then assumes her maiden name and her four children also take their mothers name of Wright. John Francis enlists in the US Army in 1898 and presents himself as John Francis Wright.

I have conflicting dates and conflicting information about the spelling of Charity Wright Hudson.

Any information to enlighten this family mystery would be appreciated.

David A. or Angela S. Wright

Smoot Walker Feud

Robert Raisor — 24 Jul 2005 6:41:41 GMT

At 80 years old, I am seeking information on the Smoot Walker Feud in Owen and Henry Counties. I am especially interested in the death of John Smoot, who was, as I understand it, was shot and killed sometime shotly after the famous shootout in Owenton, which resulted in the death of one of the Walkers.

Hill-Feuds of Kentucky (Evans & Hill)

lena_bass — 22 Aug 2002 2:23:33 GMT

I have the out of print book called Stories of Kentucky Feuds.The last story in the book is on the Hill/Evans feud. I am still trying to figure out if this is my Hill family that I have searched for, as one of the children's names was Colonel Hill, his given name. If anyone else is looking for the same, Hill family, please leave me a message.

Mullins and Haley feud in Rockcastle Co KY

roseb60 — 29 Jul 2007 1:52:56 GMT

Is it possible that with the feud that was started between the Mullins and Haleys at Big Springs Cave in 1859, that it resulted in Edward Slaughter being 'killed by a feuding neighbor' in 1865?
Edward was related to the Haleys and lived close to some of those in the feud. I also believe that Edward's son, also named Edward, was killed in 1865 in Madison Co. All the Slaughters left Madison and Rockcastle and moved to Marion Co. KY before the 1870 census.
I have the booklet, "The Fight at the Big Springs Cave in Rockastle County, Kentucky" (An Investigation of the Haley Murder Trials 1859-1866) that can be obtained on the Rockcastle Co. website, or I'd be glad to look up info.
Any ideas would be appreciated!

Taylor-Lee Feud of Harlan County

foe3643 — 3 Jul 2007 11:40:46 GMT

Has anyone heard of the Taylor-Lee Feud of Harlan County?

Here are two newspaper articles that Randy Jackson has found using Newspaper Archives in regards to the Taylor-Lee Feud, however I would really like to know who Tom Messer was:

Article dated 9 June 1899
Middlesboro Ky,Abe Lee a member of the Lee faction of the Lee-Taylor feud,which raged in ,Harlan Co ten years ago,was killed from ambush.It is thought the Taylors did the deed,and the Lee faction are arming.The old feud will be revived,9 June 1899 Portsmouth Times

Article dated 13 June 1899
Another chapter of crime has been added to the Taylor-Lee feud. Tom Messer, one of the Lee faction, was shot down near his home by unknown parties. This is the second murder within two weeks in connection with the feud between the Taylor and Lee families.

If you are recieving this on the mailing list I do NOT belong to the list, please e-mail me at foe3643@tombstonezero.net if you can help identify these families.

Thank you so much,
Cassy Sommers

Sol Fleming

J Waddell — 24 May 2003 10:50:06 GMT

My grandpa's family is from Wheelwright, Ky. He often tells the story of Sol Fleming, who was hunted down and shot over a hundred times by another man for messing with his sister. I was just wondering if anyone else has heard about this story, or if anyone would like to know more. I can ask him to tell me the details.
Jess

The 1885 Jones-Wright feud

edsmythe — 15 Feb 2007 10:27:24 GMT

A new book is now available through Xlibris on the 1885 Jones-Wright Feud. This is the first historical account of that feud ever written and it is extensively documented. Several well-known characters took part in this feud. Among them were: Bad John Wright, Clabe Jones, Dolph Draughan and Talton Hall.
This book has many documents, letters and newspaper articles that have not been seen in over one hundred years.
Various murders are covered in detail. Some of these are: the murders of Henry Vanover, Uriah Bates, Ira Mullins, Linville Higgins, Andy Hall, Frank Salyers, Ben Cunningham, Dolph Draughan, Jay Draughan and several others.
The following link will take you directly to the Xlibris site featuring this new book.

http://xlibris.com/bookstore/bookdisplay.asp?bookid=33014

Searching for birth parents, possibly "Blevins"

Ms. Lawson — 14 Oct 2006 4:21:27 GMT

I am in search of information leading to a couple from Jenkins having a baby in 1961 and placing it up for adoption. There are other siblings who remained with the family. The delivery took place in a hospital which was believed to have burned later. I understand this is a sensitive subject, but any information or help would be appreciated.
Thank you~

The Killing of Anderson Moore

glasgowbliss1 — 31 Oct 2003 10:31:54 GMT

Methodist Minister shot in Lawrence county, Ky in about 1876

Mary — 11 Nov 2006 8:20:44 GMT

I have heard this passed down thru my Williams family, My g g grandfather Reverend Henry James Williams,was a Methodist Circuit rider and one Sunday morning either on his was to Church or on his way home from Church with two of his sons, he came upon two fellows arguing over a woman, he tried to break it up, one had a gun and he got shot and killed. This was near Louisa, Kentucky in an area around the Big Sandy River or Levisa fork

Do you know how I could locate some old news paper article about that??

Thanks
Mary

Middletons

@@kmyoak@yahoo.com — 27 Aug 2006 4:49:35 GMT

WOA! Cut up and hidden in a hollow log? I haven't heard that part. I'm from the line of Narcissis Howard and William T Middleton through their son Benjamin F. Middleton.
Is there any more info on the feud?

Info on Zachary Taylor and Ella Pickering

Sheila Pickering — 4 Oct 2006 4:33:40 GMT

Does anyone have any information on Zachary Taylor (Z. T.) and Ella Pickering? We know they once live in Temple Texas. Please let me know if you have any info.

Greene-Jones Feud

Thomas Nicholls — 10 Nov 2005 1:55:09 GMT

Anybody have info about the Greene-Jones Feud? My great-grandfather, a teacher from Middlesboro, KY, went off to fight in the feud and never returned. His wife, a mother of five, never knew where he went. The feud was the second worst in Kentucky history, and required the state militia to intervene.

Murder in Carter Co.

BirdiePorter — 20 Aug 2006 1:23:53 GMT

Shooting in 1998

Heather — 1 Jun 2006 7:41:55 GMT

I am looking for information on a murder that took place somehwere around 1998. Victor R. Sizemore was convicted on Manslaughter in the 2nd degree. If there is anyone that has any information about this case, please contact me as soon as possible.

hanging of John Boggs by Underwood Regulators

Brenda Jordan — 30 May 2006 2:24:14 GMT

John Boggs and James Binion were murdered by Underwood Regulators on March 17, 1880, in Carter County, KY...does anyone have info on this incident and/or info about John Boggs, husband of Malinda Stephens Boggs...

FIRST WIFE OF WILLIAM HARRISON KING

dking63175 — 24 Feb 2006 4:04:26 GMT

William Harrison King is the son of George King.
William Harrison King married a second time to Sarah Jane Davis. William Harrrison's first marriage cannot be found in any records in Breathiit County or Wolfe or any other County for that matter. He had a son by his first marriage . His son name is James Sherman King . Born in 1891 . I cannot find anything on his mother. If anyone has any information please let me know. William Harrison is from the Moses king line. Thanks Doris King

Eastern KY Regulators

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 29 Oct 2002 8:06:59 GMT

This information was given us by Mr. John Stegall regarding family members who were involved with the Elliott County Regulators.
I am seeking info on the following men:
Fulton H. FRALEY
G. W. C. FRALEY
Rufus FRALEY
Samuel FRALEY
Fred GILLEM
Jesse GILLEM
Joseph GILLEM
Pleasant GILLEM
William GILLEM, Sr.
William GILLEM, Jr.
Peter SMITH-my Great Great Grandfather.
From my own family files:
On Sept. 26, 1863 "The Cooks" "a pro-Southern group robbed the bank is Ashland, KY. For this deed Adam C. FRALEY and Marcus G. FRALEY were taken Prisoners." End Quotes. I believe the leader of the Cooks was Anderson "Devil" Cook-someone down home told me this.
Regulators also from Notes in the Elliott County Library:
Formed in the Autumn of 1879 their Anon spokesman was "Judge Lynch"who declared "law would be brought to all law-breakers".
From the Lexington Gazetter May 29, 1880 in regards to the Regulators:
"a struggle between the very best men of the mountain counites and outlaws."
End Quote.
Ramona

Murder of John Garrison , Harlan Co., Ky.

carolhall70 — 4 Nov 2003 2:11:21 GMT

John Garrison`s body still lays on top of The Big Black Mountain alone side of His son Isaac and Conner McKnight.
There was a feude between Richard Pearl Morris (1810-1864) and John Garrison(1810-1863).
This was Cival War times and Richard was with The South as a soldier.
John sold horses to the North.
These two men being kin were at odds with each other.
Richard was married to John sister Jane Garrison, they lived in The Powell Mountains of VA.
John and his family lived on top of The Big Black Mountain at a place called The Rock House.
These two families werent that far from each other if you traveled the mountain tops and they did.
Of course this ired Richard, John selling horses to the North.
So as night began to fall Richard and his company rode up.
John not having any fear of his brother inlaw walked out of the barn as Richard called to him.
Richard shot John dead and took his horses for the South.
Richard died about a year after this.
There is rumors that he was hanged in a place called Blackwater, Va.
Some say he was chased by the Northern renegades and killed.
If He was killed by John Garrison`s family no one will tell.
Guess its more honerable to die at the hand of the enemy than be called a murderer.
If any one else has any information this !
Carol <lola@setel.com>

Murder of Green Ballard

fastnfar — 15 Nov 2005 1:09:14 GMT

According to the story, Green was shot in the back by a Union soldier Feb. 6 1885. The soldier wanted to pass through Greens' gate. So Green opened it and when he went to close it he was shot. This would have been in Lincoln Co. KY. Does anyone have any info on this? Obit or anything? Green fought in the Civil War in the 8th KY Cav. Any possiblity it was an Oaks that murdred Green? Any info is appreciated.

Thanks, Craig

Killing in Harlan Co.

LindaTurner94 — 3 Mar 2005 7:38:13 GMT

Wow just happen onto this board. Wondering why so many fueds in Kentucky?
Anyway, must be something to it, because my grandfather, Robert B. (Bob) Turner, killed a man in, believe Cumberland City Harlan Co., between 1920 and 1930.
He worked in mines, had moved from Tenn. after 1920, with his wife and most of their eleven children.
Seems he thought my grandmother was fooling around with a man, not sure of his name, was told it was John Barnes or Wig Hughes. This all passed down to me, he killed the man, was arrested and escaped, hid out for some time in the swamps of southern Georgia, he was born in Georgia.
In the mean time, the KKK came to my grandmothers house, burned it down.Don't understand that, unless this man was a member of the KKK, we're all Irish. She eventually came to Texas, with one of her grown daugthers, and all the kids they could fit in her car.
My Uncle told me, he had to come later, on his own.
The story goes, the way they got the money to come to Texas, is two men got in a fight, one stabbed the other, the one that got stabbed, had some money hid in a sock, and either my grandmother or my Aunt found it.
I know this sounds crazy, been trying to figure the whole thing out, espically some kind of proof, to my grandfathers killing that man.
He later came to Texas, early 1930's, but my grandmother didn't want him in the house, so his grown sons sent him away on the bus. Where I don't know. He was always refered to as Bob Woody, not his real name, by his kids. Their all dead now, so the mystery is just that.
If anybody sees anything familiar here please email me, ljturner@ev1.net
Know its a long shot, but I'm trying. Kentucky must have been like the wild west!

Tolliver-Martin Feud-Link

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 16 Mar 2003 5:15:05 GMT

Good Morning,
I found this site while doing research on Jeff and Alvin Bowling:
http://www.geocities.com/saulsville/ftree/tmfeud.html
I hope to find Jeff and Alvin Bowling's family lines.
Ramona

Moore/Nowlin

Bessteva — 7 Nov 2005 2:31:37 GMT

Does anyone know anything about the Moore/Nowlin family who lived in Letcher County, KY? Specifically Charles Moore married to Nancy Jane Williams. I haven't been able to find anything on these people - my great-grandparents. Apparently something happened and there's a question about the last name, whether it's Nowlin or Moore. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

feud

mary france — 28 Oct 2005 5:22:03 GMT

three people have told me about a feud called lipps -wages or wages-lipp in which my gg grandmother was killed the feud was supposedly concerning a bull owned by the wages if anyone has a book am most willing to buy clay or morgan most likely around civil war time contact me please much thanks

Edward Slaughter-Shot May 1865 Rockcastle Co. KY

Rose — 17 Oct 2004 11:37:32 GMT

Edward Slaughter was shot and killed by a feuding neighbor, May 1865, in Rockcastle Co KY. The neighbor threatened to kill all members of his family. Several months earlier, his son, Green Slaughter, was indicted for murdering Absalom Pollard in Garrard Co. Ky. Don't know if this might have been an ongoing thing, related to the war, or what, but would like to find more information.
Thanks for any ideas!

Will Row killed McIntosh

cbwidow1 — 11 Aug 2005 2:13:46 GMT

I was wondering if anybody has any info on Breathitt County killing of Samuel McIntosh around early 1900`s

Thomas J. Tucker~Adair Co. KY

JanetCannon75 — 5 Jun 2005 5:25:34 GMT

My gg-grandfather, Thomas Tucker, was murdered in Adair Co. about 23 Aug 1853. He was shot in the back deliberately, at a turkey shoot.

The assailant's name is unknown. Family lore has it that he was angry at Thomas, reason unknown, went home for his gun and told his mother that he was going to kill Thomas!

So far, I have not been able to find any record, confirming this murder. Any help with this would be appreciated.

Tolliver-Martin Feud

tolliver — 24 May 2005 3:15:10 GMT

My family as I know it is based on three different branches. That is the Tollivers, the Cooks, and the Sizemores. All three are listed in the Rowan county war and even the names that long ago are the names of my father, my grand mother, my grandfather and my uncle.
They were raised in olive hill in Rowan county.
It actually ended up in a fairy tale ending like Romeo and Juliet without anyone being shot or poisened.
The Cooks and the tollivers finely reconciled when Flora Cook married Andrew Tolliver.

Asa McCoy

Cullen E. Porter II — 4 May 2005 4:47:27 GMT

My father was C. E Porter Sr (1922-1994)
his mother was Pearl Duncan (or West) (1898-1972)
her mother was Lydia McCoy (1875-1967)
her father was Andrew Boyd McCoy (1837- ?)
his father was Asa McCoy and his father was Samuel McCoy.
Samuel's brother Daniel was the father of Randolph McCoy also known as Ole' Randle who was the father of 6 of the murdered victims by the Hatfields in that famous fued.
Any of Randolph's descendants down to my generation would be my 6th cousins.

Mr. Lovely Murdered ca. 1925

anneshock_1 — 4 Aug 2005 2:29:16 GMT

Has anyone heard of a man named Lovely who was killed in a card game in 1925 or later?

Dykes-Wilson shootout

newbyvill1 — 4 Mar 2005 12:56:15 GMT

Has anyone ever heard of the Dykes-Wilson shootout??

From the info that was given to me it was suppose to have happened in June 4 of 1905 a few miles south of lee city in wolfe county.
One of my ancestors was suppose to be involved and this is what was given to me

June 7, 1905 Sun Sentinel. Winchester, KY; Freeman is the gentleman of mixed blood who swore out the fake warrants in Breathitt County charging Hargis and Callahan with killing James Cockrell.

Any info would be appreciated
Renee

Lyons-Sparks Feud

Jeanne — 23 Apr 2003 5:19:12 GMT

Wow, I'm interested in this topic as some of my ancestors came from Eastern Kentucky. I know there were a lot of feuds that started with Civil War activities. Sort of families and neighbors divided against each other. Who has all the stories? Please tell them.

Murder of Viola Jones Wickline's Son

Laverne Beech — 13 Dec 2004 2:39:47 GMT

Son of Viola Jones Wickline murdered by 2 Sizemore brothers abt. 1935 around Breathitt or Perry Counties. At their trial with Judge Turner, she smuggled a .45 in her apron, killed one of the Sizemore's and shot the other in the face. Does anyone know about this? Voting year when it happened, judge is said to have been a brother to the newspaper editor, so it was kept pretty quiet. Viola was an ancestor, I'd like to learn more.

Hangings in Kenucky

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 29 Oct 2002 8:06:59 GMT

Good Morning,
I found this list while out doing research this morning.
Hangings in Kentucky URL:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~kygenweb/history/hangings.html
I am going to print this off and see if anyone we have researched is on the list.
Thanks to Sandi for taking the time to post this information.
Ramona
Researching: Bowling-Bolling-Evans-Hall-Smith

Mr. Fields Killed in the French - Eversole Feud

Glenda Davidson — 13 Sep 2003 2:33:17 GMT

Who was the Fields man shot down and killed at Jeff, Ky during altercation between the French and Eversoles - late 1880's possibly 1889.

Glenda
gd37@webtv.net

Sheriff Claud Frady of McCreary Co. KY

fireangel1976 — 26 Jun 2004 3:34:02 GMT

I am looking for information on the shooting death of Claud Frady. He was a sheriff of McCreary County at the time of his death. He was shot and killed by his sister Ruth Hall's brother-in-law Vester Hall. As a young child, I can recall my family talking about this shooting. Ruth Hall was my great grandmother, making Claud my great great uncle. Vester was a brother to William Lestle Hall, my great grandfather. I would love to get to the bottom of this feud and figure out why the shooting happened in the first place.

Thomas J. Berry

DeeSmith238 — 21 Jun 2004 5:26:21 GMT

Looking for information on Thomas J. Berry that was shot and killed in Ky in 1877 at age 44. That is all the info I have.

Thanks, Dee

George & Walter Frazier

Roy L Joseph — 21 Jun 2004 5:27:31 GMT

Anyone have information on the following: March 15, 1908--Three men killed in trouble on Ross Creed which comes up over children. George Frazier of this county was in volved in a bloody battle in Lee Co, in which three men were killed and another wounded. Richard Spicer, John Hamilton, and James Boles were killed, accused of the killing was George Frazier and his son Walter Frazier. On March 26, 1908 George Frazier and his son Walter were indicted for the murders.

Henry Hardin Hunt

Jeanette3679 — 6 Jun 2004 10:13:28 GMT

I am looking for a feud in Hardin or Harlan county. There is family "lore" that my husband's great grandfather got shot in some kind of feud in one of those counties. He, HHHunt, was a stonemason/bricklayer. We do not have any information what the feud was about. He left behind a wife and 2 children that we know of but can not find out anything else. If you have any information please contact me.

Breathitt Co. Shooting

Jim Cox — 27 Nov 2003 4:39:58 GMT

I am looking for information about a possible shooting.
All the following information is from a story in the family, and facts I've been able to find.

This is a quote from my cousin who lived as a teen with her grandmother;

"Here is how Mammy, (b. 10/15/1871) told us the tale of her dad & the killing. He & another man fought a dual at an election (year unknown). I thought it was a cousin due to she said her Dad Lewis thought his Aunt Martha wouldn't let him view the body. But when he and Mammy (Malva) came up the hill - he was holding or leading Malva by the hand When they got to the gate Aunt Martha told him to come in. The body was lying in the dog trot of the house on saw horses. Perhaps the Aunt was a neighbor but then lots of people where aunt & uncle. One person told me this could be found in court records. I always thought Mammy was a small child by him leading her by the hand."

Lewis is not in Perry census of 1860, 1880, or 1900
I have yet to check 1870. And the Owsley censuses
He is in 1850. He was b. 6/13/1849, d. 6/29/1901 buried Campbell (?) cemetery near Scoville, Owsley county. He was married to Betty Eversole, about 1869.

All leads apreciated

Nolan/Nolen-Garrison Family Feud

esskayt — 11 Nov 2003 4:37:44 GMT

Does anyone have any info on any feuds between these families?

The Death of Mose Felter

Peggy Ritter — 7 Nov 2003 4:28:07 GMT

Flannery- Jenkins Murder Letcher Co. KY

Don — 1 Nov 2003 2:30:23 GMT

Looking for information on the Flannery who killed a Jenkins(?) in Letcher County about 1900-1920.

Murder of Sherman Griffey

Rick Moehring — 1 Nov 2003 2:29:43 GMT

Sherman Griffey was murdered on Jake's Creek in Letcher county, Kentucky somewhere in the first half of the 20th century. I would love to talk to anyone who has any details on this one.
Thanks
Rick Moehring

Squire Finney indebted to James Wilcox

Patricia — 4 Oct 2003 12:52:10 GMT

It was December 3, 1853 and Squire Finney was called into court because he was indebted to James Wilcox (his son-in-law) for the sum of $314 money borrowed. The loan agreement contained a provision that if the loan was repaid, the agreement would be void. Squire signed an agreement stating "I do hereby sell and convey by way of mortgage, a negro boy, Moses (about 39 years of age)".

Key(s) vs. Cox Feud

Jason Key — 17 Sep 2003 11:16:54 GMT

James DeWitt of Carter Co. KY

CharlesBenard9 — 27 Oct 2004 12:25:07 GMT

The last two go me awake. Well, what happened to the two killers????

Hugh Laughlin of Bracken Co. KY

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 23 Sep 2003 10:02:18 GMT

Hugh LAUGHLIN, of Bracken county, on last Friday night committed a rape on his wife's niece who was staying with the family. Then to hide the crime, he killed the girl and his wife with a poker, then set fire to the house, cut a gash in his own throat and claimed that robbers had attacked the family and did the work. He is in jail with any angry mob howling on the outside. He deserves nothing at the hands of the people, not even protection from the mob. He has confessed the crime and deserves the severest fate that can befall him. (Source: Madisonville (Ky.) Hustler, Fri., Feb. 21, 1896)
(Source: Phil Brown)

James Walter Woods

mask4 — 20 Sep 2003 4:37:34 GMT

James was my mother's father he was killed when she was 3 years old.there is a story behind this ,but no one would tell her or her brother .there was a man who knew what happen but the family would not let him tell.i believe his name was dick igo.this happen around stanford-lincoln co.ky. james was killed on Dec.30,1933 he was 27.There mother was rene hazel young they called her hazel, she was shot by her bother when my mother was 3months old a acciddent on nov.28,1931 there grandparents raised them. William Robert young andAlma Kaylor. my mothers name Gloria Benzing Woods her brother Walter Edward Woods any info would be great thank you mary barr.

Roxie Yates

Marie Yates Taylor — 26 Jul 2003 12:46:20 GMT

Please accept my apologies, Listers. I am citing where I went wrong.

YES http://www.real-mccoys.com
NO http://www.real-mccoy.com

Please note I left off the "S".

I apologize to my online friends.

Humbly,
Marie

Wakefield & Frone families feud in Northern KY

Alicia AW Morgason — 30 Jun 2003 3:03:24 GMT

I was recently at a family get together -- my sister's brother-in-law was talking about his family history and mentioned that he would be interested in finding out more information about the family fued between the Wakefield family and the Frone (I think that this is the correct spelling!?!?!) somewhere in northern Kentucky. He has SO LITTLE information, that he was unsure where to even begin. I know that it is a long shot posting a query with so very little to go on, but in the slightest chance that there might be someone out there that might know ANYTHING to point me into the right direction, I thought I would post a query here. Unfortunately, I don't know where in Kentucky, other than the northern part of the state,....and I don't know any specific names, other than the surnames. Let me know if you know anything!! Thanks!

Hardy - Hawkins Feud of Western KY/TN

Monty_from_sacramento — 8 Mar 2004 5:56:16 GMT

Does anyone know anything about the Hardy/Hawkins feud of Fulton Co. Ky/Obion Co. TN? I know that it started sometime in the 1890s. From what little I have been able to learn it lasted until 1910 - 1915. There was a member of the Hawkins family killed and two Hardy brothers had to leave TN and went to Arkansas! Some of the people in that area remember their parents talking about the feud in the 1930s - but no specifics!

Judge Adkins' Killing KY

Jim Lucas — 17 Nov 2002 12:04:21 GMT

I am seeking verification or otherwise on an interesting story in my wifes genealogy. The story in her family is that her great grandfather was a Judge in the Big Sandy region of Kentucky in May 1892 and he rendered a decision that was unpopular with with the opposing faction. They in turn killed the Judge and supposedly all the male Adkins over a certain age. The judges wife was pregnant with my wifes grandfather and the events of the day caused her to deliver him and die in childbirth the same day as the Judge was killed. My wifes father says that a movie was made about the events but he can't remember the name.What a story!!!!
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jim Lucas

Marion Williams

mjmcgaha — 26 May 2003 12:14:04 GMT

Does anyone have information about Marion Williams and Willard Day being shot and killed 12/24/1941 or 12/25/1941? I was told they were shot over an argument about the children and then it was over a card game? I was also told the name of the man was Harm Cabin who shot them? Was there any articles in the paper? Any references as to what happened would be appreciated. Please email me at mjmcgaha@aol.com

Fielden Shelton Lynched Pulaski Co ca 1883

jamiedave — 4 May 2003 11:38:29 GMT

As the subject line says, I lost an ancestor to a lynching in Pulaski Co, KY in and around 1883. His name was Fielden Shelton. He had a wife by the name of Lucinda (maiden name: Whitis) and two young boys. No one in the family knows what happened. Although they suspect that he was stealing cattle. I would like to know if this is true or what really happened. Any information would be truly helpful and much appreciated. Thank you, D. Shelton.

Eza Reynolds

greynolds28 — 14 Jan 2006 10:34:06 GMT

My father told me that his grandfather and all his family were run out of Ky. after a fight at a barn dance, in which one of my uncle's cut a man's throat, in a fight over a woman. This was probably during the late 1800's. They fled to Ohio. the names of my uncles were

Sherman Reynolds
Robert Reynolds
Elkanie Reynolds
John Reynolds
Albert Reynolds
William Reynolds

I have never been able to verify my fathers story, however I beleive it to to true. If anyone could help me on this it would be great.

Thanks
GeorgeAnn

New: List of Regulators Pardoned by Gov. Blackburn

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 29 Oct 2002 8:06:59 GMT

Greetings to All,
On the new Lawrence County KY Historical Society Site you will find a list of Regulators pardoned by Gov. Blackburn:
http://www.lawrencecountykyhs.com/law5.html
I am researching the Boggs-Evans-and Fraleys listed.
Thank You,
Ramona

Stewart Family in Rowan Co. Feud

jsclms — 10 Apr 2003 1:39:31 GMT

Information contained on my web site.

See www.kentuckystewarts.com

Henry County Murder: Surnames Woods-Hoskins

Fairly — 6 Jan 2003 2:07:10 GMT

Does anyone out there know anything about a murder that occured in Henry Co. Ky. sometime in the 1880's involving the surnames, Hoskins or Woods? My great great uncle, Buford Woods said later in life that he left Henry Co.because he was aftaid he would be blamed. Believe it was the murder of a husband of a woman he was involved with. Thanks, Marilyn

Mack Mat(t)thews Murdered His Father

anjanese — 17 Mar 2003 2:11:10 GMT

This is the story as the family has been told: My great-grandfather, who family knew as Mack Mat(t)hews, murdered his father because his father was beating his wife. Apparently, he shot him with a shotgun while standing over a woodpile. After this occured, it is believed that he fled to Fulton, which my ggandfather lists as his place of birth, before showing up in Memphis on the 1900 census. His listed date of birth is August 2, 1875 and his DOD is August 10, 1943. His father was White and his mother was described as a Black Indian. I am assuming that the murder occurred in the late 1880s or sometime in the 1890s. It is uncertain that Mack Matthews was his real name which has caused some frustration in my research. It is believed he had two full-blooded white sisters in Kansas who were older than he was and a black sister who lived in Memphis, also believed to have been older. If the story of murder sounds at all familiar, even if the surname is not Matthews, please contact me. I have a picture of what he looked like around 1915 if it would help. Thanks

Smith Family Feudists

bearbait_99 — 22 May 2003 9:11:48 GMT

SEEKING INFO ON ENOCH SMITH AND FAMILY-13 CHILDREN-ELIZABETH CATHERINE 1830--SOPHIA ANN 1822--LUCY 1834--WILLIAM 1836--JAMES 1838--MARY 1841--ARAD KING 1844--THOMAS J, 1845--LEWIS CASS 1849--VIOLET DELANEY 1850--JOSEPH 1855--ENOCH JR. 1851
ANY INFO APPRECIATED

Captain Sid and Nancy Fraley Cook

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 16 Feb 2003 3:08:06 GMT

Hi,
I found these two sites on Sid Cook and wife Nancy Fraley Cook:
Picture of Nancy Fraley Cook:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ecfeil/sleecooknfra...
Captain Sid Cook:
http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/1365/SidCook.html
I list Nancy's parents as Henry and Mary Turner Fraley of Russell Co. VA. Nancy md. Sidney Cook 20 Nov. 1827 Russell Co. VA.
Here is the Bowling connection:
William B. Fraley s/o Henry and Mary Turner Fraley md. Sidney Bush. Will and Sid were murdered by their Grandson Will Bowling.
Ramona

Joseph S. Purvis killed in a knife fight over a girl at a barn dance

vernonpurvis — 16 Feb 2003 2:45:02 GMT

sometime in the 1880s or 1890s around the Rowan county area of Kentucky. Has anyone come across this case?

DAVIESS CO KY - PAYNES AND TURNBULLS

Gigi_Knight — 2 Sep 2002 7:15:30 GMT

I am researching the murder of Ignatius Payne and his son George, by William and George Turnbull. All I have found so far is a story from the History of Daviess Co Ky, Upper Town Precinct, page 797, see below:

A Neighborhood Battle
In the spring of 1852 a difficulty arose between the families of Ignatius Payne and William and George Turnbull, in regard to the building of a fence between the farms. The Turnbulls wanted to join fences, and the Paynes wanted a road between so that stock could pass back and forth. Turnbulls persisted and joined the fences, in spite of all opposition. Payne went out to move the fence, when the Turnbulls came out and commenced an attack, using butcher-knives for weapons. Mr. Payne and his son George were killed, and John, James and Ignatius Payne were badly wounded. The women portion of the family fought as desperately as the men. This affray occurred six miles east of Owensboro, on the Pleasant Valley road, on what is now known as the John A. Payne farm.

I was told that the whole town got involved and took sides, making it necessary to move the Turnbull trial. Maybe Bowling Green, Ky, I just can't remember.

Any information please

Death of Charles Pace

ChrisMcGhee51 — 19 Feb 2003 6:34:37 GMT

Seeking info. on the death of Charley Pace,killed by a Middleton man.Family legend has the Middleton man being killed later by one of Charley Paces brothers. This may have happened after 1910. I received a e-mail with document attached,but was unable to open it. Any clue appreciated.?????????

Dickerson/Dickison Rayburn/ Rabourn Feud Carter Co. Ky.

Charles Dickerson — 15 Nov 2002 11:45:59 GMT

Looking for info. on akilling that took place at a dance near Hayes Crossing which is between Globe and Morehead Ky. This was around 1912...

Rowan County, KY. Feud

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 29 Oct 2002 8:06:59 GMT

Hi Everyone,
Here is who I am researching in one phase of the Rowan County Feuds.
John Day-Sheriff of Rowan Co. KY.
Soloman Bradley-killed in shoot-out between the Martins and Tollivers.
John Martin-Feudist
Craig Tolliver-Feudist
Jeff Bowling-Feudist and implied the killing of John Martin
Other Feudist:
Young
Goodin
Humphrey
Logan
Would love to share with others researching the Feud of Rowan Co. KY.
Thank you,
Ramona

Passmore connected to stabbing poss. late 1880s

anderson_bobandmargie — 16 May 2002 3:15:56 GMT

I was told that William Passmore and another person got into a fight and Wm. stabbed this person with a device in making shoes. Wm. was put in jail until they found out if other person would live. He did, We were told they law let Wm. go and he took off for MO. We were told that Wm. Passmore was fraom KY and was a shoemaker, poss. a apprentice in this work. Does anyone have old crime info that far back, or know where I could poss. find this info? Thank you.

Baker- Hargis Feud

sandra — 31 Aug 2002 7:25:38 GMT

looking for info on JOHN P BAKER,HE,S FAMILY might of been of been part of the feud

William Walters

lady_leeann — 24 Aug 2002 5:12:41 GMT

what are the years on your great grandfather william Walters?

Seeking Lawson, Archer family info

want2c — 26 Mar 2002 6:33:13 GMT

the story passed down through the family was that my great-great-grandmother Mary Alice Donaldson Lawson Dennis first
husband, Mr. Lawson, had witnessed a killing. He was warned not to testify,
but felt he had to. He disappeared and was presumed murdered before he could
testify. his disappearance probably took place between 1893 and 1895. Because
next, I find my great-great-grandmother, then in Rowan County, marrying her second husband R. C. Dennis in 1896. They were still in Rowan County in 1900 census,
but in Ashland by 1910.

Also my great-grandfather Dan Archer his dad was soposely killed in the Hatfield and McCoy feud. I have a birth date of Jan 15 1889 for him. Have found a paper were my grandfather says Dan was born in Big Sandy. He lived with some people by the last name Jordan. I have think I have found him the on the 1920 Ashland census, living down the street from his mother-in-law and father-in-law R. C. Dennis. It appears that he is still using the Jordan name. I belive that at this time he wasn't told about his father is the reason for this. He never knew his father at all. I need any info on this please I'm trying to do this from Alabama. One is bad enough but it appears that I have two that were killed in the fueds in kentucky.

Hunter Boy Shot in Williamsburg,Ky.

irvinew34 — 11 Aug 2002 12:31:50 GMT

Has anyone heard of a young man last name Hunter 19 years old that was shot and died in Williamsburg, Ky.around 1900.Does anyone know the story,.Please write,Thank You,Wanda

Seeking Info on: James W. Kendall-William McMillan aka "Muck"

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 29 Oct 2002 8:06:59 GMT

Elliott County History Book Vol. II "Judge Lynch" ..... by James M.Prichard Page 7
"The arrest of John W. Kendall and William McMillan, better known as Bill Muck, set the stage for tragedy. Kendall, a thirty-nine year old Confederate veteran, belonged to one of the most prominent families in the Little Sandy region. The son of Lewis and Louisa Kendall, he resided with his wife and family in the vicinity of Newfoundland or Crackers Neck.
Kendall's alleged accomplice, the thirty-three year old "Muck", was one of many local men who rode with Sid Cook's and Sam Thompson"s rebel partisans during the war. He was wounded and captured by the same
Union patrol that killed Billy Bumgardner on Bruin Creek in the winter of 1864 (ironically John Kendall's brother, James Amos Kendall, who also rode with Cook, was cornered and killed by Unionists on Newcombe at virtually the same time). "Muck" afterwards married Bumgardner's sister, Lydia, and lived in Rowan County prior to settling near Newfoundland in the 1870's." End Quotes
From the History of Elliott Co. KY--Book II
All help in finding further information on these young men's deaths is appreciated.
Thank You,
Ramona

Murder and Mayhem Updated-Johnson Co. KY.Conley-Jenkins

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 29 Oct 2002 8:06:59 GMT

Good Morning,
Mary Ann, the CC for Johnson Co. KY, has updated "Murder and Mayhem" for July:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~kyjohnso/WU2.htm
Does anyone have anymore info on the murder of Sam Jenkins by Joe Conley in Sept. of 1878 in Elliott Co. KY.?
Thank You,
Ramona

SEXTON HUNG, A DULL THUD AND ANOTHER SOUL ANSWERS THE CALL-DENIES HIS GUILT TO THE LAST-SCAFFOLD SCENES

Leah Routien — 22 Jul 2002 12:41:44 GMT

Taulbee-Walters stabbing

Rlbndlb — 21 Dec 2001 1:03:23 GMT

Hi fellow listers,
I was wondering what anyone can tell me about the stabbing death of Bernam Walters. Stabbed and killed by George Taulbee who lived in Wolfe County, Kentucky. Over woman and booze.......imagine that! At least thats what I have been told. George was my GGrandfather so I am interested in what really happened if anyone knows.
My families feuding stories were mostly between the Walters, Taulbee, and Holbrooks. I believe around the Breathitt, Wolfe Counties.??? Does anyone know of these feuding families?
Hoping to hear from someone soon!
Thnx,
Debbie Taulbee-Becker
Rlbndlb89@aol.com
Denver, Colorado, USA

Payne Brothers feud over a chicken

daviesslib — 9 May 2002 1:55:33 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Payne brothers that fought over a chicken in 1895. I know one brother was killed and there was such an animosity over the killing that the trial was moved to the state of Ohio. I was wondering what ever became of it. My email address is diana215_@hotmail.com.

Thank you and have a nice day.

Diana Payne

Great Info Site-Marshall B. Taylor AKA "The Red Fox".

RamonaGayleWoods50 — 29 Oct 2002 8:06:59 GMT

Good Morning,
While doing research on the feudists of Eastern Kentucky; I found this site:
Chris's Genealogy Collage:
http://www.users.kih.net/~chrisfleming/
On one of the pages linked to this site it is listed that the Red Fox was Marshall B. Taylor.
Does anyone know if this is correct?
Thank you,
Ramona

Shooting of a Fields Man from Frozen at Voting Precinct Breathitt Co.

Glenda Davidson — 6 Apr 2002 1:00:02 GMT

Does anyone know about a shooting
(possible feud related) at a Voting Precinct in Breathitt Co. 1889. A man by the name of Fields from Frozen was shot.
I can't find the newspaper article - It didn't appear in the Jackson paper. This man may be my g grandfather William Fields. He lived for about a month after the shooting leaving a wife and four children. Feel free to e-mail gd37@webtv.net

Joseph S. Purvis killed in a knife fight at a barn dance

vernonpurvis — 26 Mar 2002 6:33:49 GMT

over a girl sometime during the 1880s in Kentucky. In 1880, Joseph was living with his parents James and Sarah Purvis in Pendleton county, Kentucky. At least his father moved to Rowan county during the 1880s. I have not found him on any lists of those murdered during the Rowan county feud during the 1880s. Anyone else heard of this case?

"Bloody Breathitt"

melissa — 11 Dec 2001 2:55:31 GMT

Has anyone heard of stories concerning Breathitt Co. My granny use to say it was worse than the Hatfields and Mccoys. She would walk down the street and bodies laying all over the street. Contact me at melissa_fb@yahoo.com

Howard-Turner fued in SE Kentucky

beverlydenise — 2 Dec 2001 2:03:56 GMT

Anyone out there have any information on this subject?
Would greatly appreciate any information.
sammi2luv@msn.com

Eastern Kentucky Feuds

Pat — 23 Feb 2002 2:28:00 GMT

For those of you who are looking for information, there is a book in most Kentucky libraries called Days of Darkness, The Feuds of Eastern Kentucky. It is written by John Ed Pearce. Excellent book as it covers the names, dates and family names. For example, it has the Turner and Howard feud. The book covers the counties of Harlan,, Breathitt, Pike, Perry, Rowan and Clay.

Murder of John Jarrett Justice

BIRDIEPORTER51 — 10 Sep 2002 4:17:56 GMT

I have been told that my gggrandfather John Jarrett or(Jackson) Justice was shot by George Lyon/Lion (could be Lyons) and that James Pennington was a witness to the shooting. I would like to know if anyone has heard of this shooting? I am guessing it happened in Lawrence Co. or a county close by, sometime before 1870.
Any information would be appreciate.
Birdie Justice Porter
bpo7716776@aol.com