Queries
February 1997

Terry B. Hildreth, Adwtman@aol.com, Wed Feb 523:21:43 1997
Searching for information about family of Green B. "Greenberry"BURTON,
b.1845 in Cumberland Gap area of KY. Reported to have fourdaughters by
first wife (unknown. Two daughters died in infancy,daughters Mary
Eliza(beth?) Burton and "Kate" Burton born ca.1870, possibly in Pulaski Co.
Apparently first wife died ca. 1870.Green B. "Greenberry" BURTON remarried
in 1874 to CorneliaGOINS, b.1860 in Claiborne Co., TN. Family known to be
living inRichmond, KY in 1881. Any information about these persons or
otherBURTON families in KY would be appreciated.

Patricia Burton, seamouse@ix.netcom.com, FriFeb 7 20:54:00 1997
Would like any information on a family by the name of Burton. Know thatmy
greatfather was given some land in Pulaski County after the civil war.There
he married and raised his children. The farm remained in the Burtonfamily
for many years. I would appreciate any and all informationpossible. My
great grandfather was born in 1843 and I still had familyliving in Burnside
in 1994. They also lived in the towns of Sommerset andNancy for many many
years.

Lanny Robbins, Larcoman@aol.com, Sat Feb 811:03:01 1997
I am interested in corresponding with researchers for families
connectedwith William T. BURTON and Susannah CHANEY who were married in
Somerset,Pulaski Co. KY. Susannah's parents were John CHANEY and Susannah
HILL.

Eldred W. Melton, EMelton532@aol.com, Fri Feb7 10:21:25 1997
I am researching the Bastin family which descends from Thomas Bastin
andwife Hannah whose surname was either Brockman or Baldwin.
Theirchildren,including William Bastin and Deborah Cook, along with 13
otherfamilies left Caswell Countyu\, NC about 1818 and members of this
groupsettled in Casey and surrounding counties. I am interested in
exchanginginformtion with the Bastin descendents and with descendents of
othermembers of the group who were traveling with them. Some of the
surnameswere Langwell, Newell (Pulaski Co.)Durham, Hogue,
probablyRigney,Phelps,Dye,Merrit. Many of these people also had VA
forebearers.Any information will be appreciated and will exchange gladly.
Thank you.Eldred W. Melton

Earlene Hathaway, hathaway@dakotacom.net, SatFeb 8 17:38:41 1997
Need information on John FELKINS. He is in the 1810 Pulaski Co. Census.Need
name of wife. Thanks.

Earlene Hathaway, hathaway@dakotacom.net, SatFeb 8 17:41:13 1997
Need information on Thomas HILL and Elizabeth FELKINS. Thomas was bornabt
1786 in VA and Elizabeth was born abt 1797 in Fauquier Co. VA. Theywere
married in Pulaski Co. KY 19 Oct 1815. Thanks

Leonard J. McCown, mccown@gte.net, Sun Feb 913:27:13 1997
Francis McCown m. Nancy Swinney in Lincoln Co. in 1798. She wasthe dau of
Edward. They lived on Pitman Creek, in part ofLincoln that was cut off in
Pulaski Co. and may have moved toChristian Co. before heading south to
Lincoln Co., Tenn. abt1809. Had 10 chi: John, b. 1799, James S., b. 1801?,
William, b.1803, Francis (Jr.) b. 1805?, Mahala b. 1807?, Thersy b.
1809,Eliza b. 1813, Louisa b. 1814?, Jackson Green b. 1815, andManerva b.
1817? Francis d. abt 1819 in Tenn. and Nancy and 10children moved on to
Monroe Co., Miss. before 1820 census. He mayhave had brothers George and
Malcom that moved to Tenn. too.

Leonard J. McCown, mccown@gte.net, Sun Feb 913:52:22 1997
James McCown, b. abt 1744 prob. Augusta Co., Va., d. abt 1825 inCumberland
Co., Ky, where he had filed for a Rev. War pension.May have been married
twice 1-Jane, 2-Elizabeth "Libby". May besame James who lived in Lincoln,
Pulaski, and Casey Cos. aroundother McCowns before arriving in Cumberland.
Desperate for helpon James!

Robert Slaughter, robert@alaska.net, Mon Feb10 21:31:24 1997
Searching for the names of the mother and father of myGGgrandfather ( James
Harvey Floyd ) born 7 July 1821in Pulaski Co. Kentucky. His Mother and
Father died or was killed whenhe was very young. He was raised by a uncleor
a preacher.

Sharon Hart, shart@greencis.net, Mon Feb 1013:10:46 1997
I am looking for information on Jonathan Smith who died in PulaskiCounty,
KY ca 1815. His wife was Rebecca Neal. They were the parents ofthe
following known children Lucinda; Joseph; Anna E and others. Anyassistance
will be appreciated. Thanks, Sharon

Dianna Chapek, mmpaa@succeed.net, Tue Feb 1113:04:18 1997
I'm searching for NORFLEET family of Pulaski County. David NORFLEET
andCatherine? moved to Ky from Nansemond County VA [1800]. Childrenincluded
sons Washington and James Madison. A partial list of daughtersis Mary,
Martha, Sopha/Sophia and Keziah. I believe David died in 1824.James Madison
married Mary Allison BEATIE and had 5 daughters. He diedin 1844. Mary
Beatie moved to Saline County, Missouri.Any help and/or info would be
greatly appreciated. Dianna Chapek, 10824Spring Valley Rd, Marysville CA
95901

Jim Eads, jeads@comsource.net, Thu Feb 1317:44:17 1997
Looking for ancestors of George EADS, B 1778, D aft 1870 Casey Co.,
Ky.Children were: John, Nelson, Ezekiel, Martha, Asahel, Mary J.,
William,Louisa, Wesley K.Birth dates range from 1813 to 1834. My line
descends from Nelson, Haveinfo on descendants, will share or trade.

Brenda and Daniel Sears, Brenbee@aol.com, FriFeb 14 19:16:08 1997
John Green Sears b. 1828 m. Melvina Mayfield b. 1830, when is thequestion.
We believe abt. 1850. Would anyone out there have informationon this
marriage or better yet the entire family. Their children consistof Melvina
Jane Sears m. Buchanan, John Lewis Sears m. Elizabeth Pointer,Louisa Sears
m. Poynter, Brent Sears (need info), William B. Sears (needinfo.) William
B. had a son Newt, would like to be in contact with hisdescendants, there
were more children also but these are those listed in1870 Census of Whitley
County. Please contact Brenda Sears@aol.com

Leonard J. McCown, mccown@gte.net, Sat Feb 1520:01:37 1997
Descendants please contact me, I am anxious to share.Francis McCOWN, born
abt. 1773 in Virginia?; died abt. 1819 in LincolnCo., Tennessee. He married
on 15 Feb 1798 in Lincoln Co., Kentucky, NancySWINNEY, born aft. 1777 in
Virginia, dau. of Edward; died abt. 1825 inMonroe Co.,
Mississippi.Children:i John McCown, born 10 Feb 1799 in Pulaski Co.,
Kentucky; died 25 Nov1848 in Lowndes Co., Mississippi; mar. Nancy VAUGHN.ii
James S. McCown, born abt. 1801 in Pulaski Co., Kentucky; died bef.1850 in
Arkansas?; mar. Elizabeth POLK.iii William McCown, born 12 Mar 1803 in
Kentucky; died bef. 6 Nov 1859 inWinston Co., Mississippi; mar. Mary
VAUGHN.iv Francis McCown (Jr.), born abt. 1805 in Christian Co.,
Kentucky?.v Mahala McCown, born abt. 1807 in Christian Co., Kentucky?; mar.
anddiv. Jackson PATE.vi Thersy McCown, born 23 Jun 1809 in Lincoln Co.,
Tennessee?; died 6 Jul1898 in Eastland Co., Texas; mar. William HICKMAN.vii
Eliza McCown, born 18 May 1813 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee; died 25 May1888
in Adaton, Oktibbeha Co., Mississippi? mar. William HULL.viii Louisa
McCown, born abt. 1814 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee; mar. JamesM. HULL.ix
Jackson Green McCown, born 20 Jun 1815 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee; died17
Jan 1860 in Hempstead Co., Arkansas; mar. Anna BOX.x Manerva McCown, born
abt. 1817 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee; mar. John C.MORROW?

Robert D. King, bobking@northlink.com, Sat Feb1 01:06:18 1997
BRADLEY, CUTSHALL, DYKES, PHELPS, HORTON, HARGIS, BRINSON, WADDLE,
PING,BULLOCK, DYE, WELCHSeeking information on my wife's family. She was
born in Pulaski Co. aswere most all of her ancestors on her mothers side,
unless otherwiseindicated.Carrie WEBER b. 1958 dau. of Sylvia Carol BRADLEY
b.1937 dau. of VirginiaCatherine CUTSHALL b.1913 and Andrew Lawton BRADLEY
b.1902 son of AndrewCurran BRADLEY b. 1873 and Sarah Jane Dykes
b.1874.Andrew C. was the son of Aaron BRADLEY b.1848 and Martha A.
PHELPSb.1849. Sarah was the dau. of James Martin DYKES b.1844 and Julia
AnnHORTON b.1844 dau. of Archibald and Sally HORTON b.1807 and 1808.Aaron
BRADLEY was the son of Cyrus BRADLEY b.1819 and Elizabeth HARGISb.1820 dau.
of Sabra b.1800 in Va. and John HARGIS b.1792 son of WilliamHARGIS Sr.Cyrus
BRADLEY is the son of William Bolen BRADLEY Sr. who is son ofRichard and
Nancy BRADLEY b.1760-1775 and Namcy PING b.1803.Nancy PING was the dau. of
Mary "Polly" BULLOCK b.1776 andWilliam Ping Sr. b.1794 to John and Margaret
PING B.1740Martha A.PHELPS was the dau. of Lowernzo Dow PHELPS b.1805 son
of Obediahand Margaret(Dye) PHELPS b.1789 and Sarah BRINSON b.1808 dau. of
Jonathanand Melinda BRINSON.James Martin DYKES was the son of John DYKES
b.1815 and Malinda WADDLEb.1827.John DYKES was the son of Mary b.1788 Va.
and William DYCHE b.1778 Va.son of James b.1750 and Elizabeth DYCHE.Malinda
WADDLE was the dau. of William WADDLE Sr. b.1793 Va.son of Peterb.1766 and
Malinda b.1771 WADDLE.Sally WADDLE was the dau. of Henry WADDLE SR.b.1762
amd Jane WELCH b.1765dau. of Thomas Robert WELCH b.1739.

Lorna Dunklee, ldunklee@juno.com, Fri Feb 2813:14:05 1997
Zachariah FORD and wife Kiziah (?) moved into Pulaski Co prior to 1821when
Zach. died there. Need Kiziah's maiden name.Their son Reuben FORD m
Elizabeth PETTY in Culpeper Co VA 1806 and d.Pulaski Co KY in 1849.
Reuben's son George W FORD b Culpeper Co VA c1807,m.c1830 --?--DUNCAN in
Pulaski Co.? Had child, James Ray FORD, b. 1833Pulaski Co (near Somerset)
and moved to Nodaway Co MO prior to 1854 whenhe m Lizzie ALEXANDER in
Nodaway Co.I am particularly interested in finding out the full name of
George W.FORD's wife, Miss Duncan, poss a first wife. He may have married
again.Her name is on James Ray FORD's death certificate but first name
isunreadable.(Looks like initials M K, but not sure.) Thanks for any
helpyou might have. I can be reached at ldunklee@juno.com.

Margy Ball Miles, 4miles@is.usmo.com, Fri Feb28 20:49:55 1997
I am looking for any information on the PRICE and NEELY familiesof Lincoln
& Pulaski Counties.I believe my GGG Grandfather, James PRICE may have been
the sonof Samuel & Elizabeth PRICE of Lincoln Co. Their son, James, wasborn
in Lincoln Co. and died in Pulaski Co, age 75 in 1858. PLEASEif you know
anything about them, get in touch with me.I also need inf. on the children
of Isaac & Ann (COPPAGE) NEELY.They were marrried in Lincoln Co. in 1789.
Isaac was killed by Indiansat Neely's Gap near Carpenter's Station.Thank
you if you can provide look-ups or connections.


Carl Johnson Fri Feb 28 17:31:411997
William W. Smith and Sarah Ann McGahan. Who are Williams parentsLooking for
information on THOMAS PINKNEY JOHNSONfirst wife MARTHA ANN McCLENDON second
wife CHARLOTTE McCLENDON andthird wife LAURA S. ARDLet me hear from you I
am Carl Johnson 706 E. IowaIndianapolis, Indiana 46203

Jo Anne Neely Gomez, mac@pe.net, Sun Feb 2319:22:36 1997
NEELY/GRAMMER/LITTERAL family research. Information I have recentlyreceive
indicates that possibly there is information in Pulaski and WayneCounties,
KY on my NEELY side of the family also. I do not know my gr grgrandparents
names altho info received indicates grgr grandmother mayhave been Elizabeth
McElvain NEELY. gr grandparents were Robert JasonNEELY b23 Mar 1855 who
married Mary Ann (Polly) GRAMMER (b27 Jul 1848Mill Springs, KY. Polly's
parents John W. GRAMMER and Mary or SarahLITTERAL. Mary or Sarah died and
Polly raised by step-mother. Any infoon these families please contact me at
mac@pe.net I am Jo Anne NeelyGomez

Jo Anne Neely Gomez, mac@pe.net, Sun Feb 2319:23:25 1997
NEELY/GRAMMER/LITTERAL family research. Information I have recentlyreceive
indicates that possibly there is information in Pulaski and WayneCounties,
KY on my NEELY side of the family also. I do not know my gr grgrandparents
names altho info received indicates grgr grandmother mayhave been Elizabeth
McElvain NEELY. gr grandparents were Robert JasonNEELY b23 Mar 1855 who
married Mary Ann (Polly) GRAMMER (b27 Jul 1848Mill Springs, KY. Polly's
parents John W. GRAMMER and Mary or SarahLITTERAL. Mary or Sarah died and
Polly raised by step-mother. Any infoon these families please contact me at
mac@pe.net I am Jo Anne NeelyGomez

BENNY MULLINIX, BIGHBEN@FUSE.NET, Sun Feb 2309:16:56 1997
LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON,FATHER OF HEZEKIAH HAYNESHEZEKIAH WAS BORN
1785 DIED 1852 IN PULASKI COUNTY.IT IS THOUGHT THAT HIS FATHERS NAME WAS
THOMAS BUT I AMNOT SURE.

jtaylor, jtaylor@som-uky.campus.mci.net, ThuFeb 20 20:14:20 1997
Research Hamm family and Towery family who settled in KY,
specificallyRockcastle Co/Pulaski Co.Raymond Hamm born to Joe Hamm & Martha
JaneTowery c. 1912 main concern.

Stephen J. Thompson, steve.thompson@waii.com, Fri Feb 21 14:50:47 1997
Thompson, Charles, Sideney, Dowis, Rufus, Jasper, Whtley County,Cumberland
County, Pulaski County, Knox County1800's, 1900's

Everett BAKER, sirmojo@psci.net, Fri Feb 2116:26:09 1997
I am researching the COOMER, SNEED, CARTER, BEASLEY, andBOHANNON families
of Pulaski County. I would like to hear from anyone whois interested in
these families.

Mary Beth Edwards, arlie@sprintmail.com, FriFeb 21 17:08:14 1997
I am searching for any information on a Welshman named John Edwards,
whoserved in the Revolutionary War. He lived in Somerset, Kentuckyuntil
sometime between 1832 and 1836 when he died in Indiana. His sonwas David
Edwards born in 1795. David's son was Cyrenus Edwards who wasalsoborn in
Somerset, Kentucky in 1832.My e-mail address is arlie@sprintmail.com

Jim Sewell, jsewell@edm.net, Fri Feb 2120:29:46 1997
I am looking for information on Dawson (Dorson) Sewell. He lived inPulaski
County from about 1806 until his death on AUgust 30, 1833. Heowned "one
hundred acres on Buck Creek in Pulaski County". Iwould like to get a point
of reference for the creek..so as I can figureout about where he lived. I
also came across a letter from 1940 from thePulaski County DAughters of the
American Revolution. In it they wantedto verify Dorson Sewell's service as
a member of the Revolutionary Army.A plaque was going to be placed in
Pulaski county. If anyone has a photoof this plaque, please contact!


Earl H. Sowders, imthinkin@aol.com, Mon Feb 1721:41:34 1997
Anyone doing research on the Sowders family tree, please contact me.Maybe
we could share information.

Diana Gray, grayetc@idsweb.com, Tue Feb 1819:27:28 1997
Caroline Matilda GRAVES, born abt. 1835 in KY (Pulaski or LincolnCounty) to
James C. GRAVES and Locky Lititia WEBBER. Searching for anyinformation on
James and Locky.

Fran Whiteman, neilw@netrunner.net, Tue Feb18 19:52:35 1997
Seeking anyone researching the FORE/FOREE family name. Theymoved into KY in
1780 from VA. JOSEPH P.FOREE marriedMARY P MARSHALL in Lewis Co. KY 08 JAN
1846. The Fore/Foree/FAURE family arrived from France in 1700 in
Manakintown VA.JOHN FORE married POLLY PRINGLE 23Aug 1810 in Henry
Co.KYHEZEKIAH FORE married ROANNA MAJOR in Franklin Co.KYJOHN FORE married
CREASY HUMFLEET DEC 1822 in Knox Co.KYBENJAMINE FORE married SABRE STOKSTIL
Aug1842 in Pulaski KYTHOMAS FORE married ELIZA RICE Oct 1832 in Shelby
Co.KyJOSEPH L.FORE married AGNES CUNNINGHAM 1Jun 1832 in Shelby Co.

Leonard J. McCown, mccown@gte.net, Sat Feb 1520:01:37 1997
Descendants please contact me, I am anxious to share.Francis McCOWN, born
abt. 1773 in Virginia?; died abt. 1819 in LincolnCo., Tennessee. He married
on 15 Feb 1798 in Lincoln Co., Kentucky, NancySWINNEY, born aft. 1777 in
Virginia, dau. of Edward; died abt. 1825 inMonroe Co.,
Mississippi.Children:i John McCown, born 10 Feb 1799 in Pulaski Co.,
Kentucky; died 25 Nov1848 in Lowndes Co., Mississippi; mar. Nancy VAUGHN.ii
James S. McCown, born abt. 1801 in Pulaski Co., Kentucky; died bef.1850 in
Arkansas?; mar. Elizabeth POLK.iii William McCown, born 12 Mar 1803 in
Kentucky; died bef. 6 Nov 1859 inWinston Co., Mississippi; mar. Mary
VAUGHN.iv Francis McCown (Jr.), born abt. 1805 in Christian Co.,
Kentucky?.v Mahala McCown, born abt. 1807 in Christian Co., Kentucky?; mar.
anddiv. Jackson PATE.vi Thersy McCown, born 23 Jun 1809 in Lincoln Co.,
Tennessee?; died 6 Jul1898 in Eastland Co., Texas; mar. William HICKMAN.vii
Eliza McCown, born 18 May 1813 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee; died 25 May1888
in Adaton, Oktibbeha Co., Mississippi? mar. William HULL.viii Louisa
McCown, born abt. 1814 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee; mar. JamesM. HULL.ix
Jackson Green McCown, born 20 Jun 1815 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee; died17
Jan 1860 in Hempstead Co., Arkansas; mar. Anna BOX.x Manerva McCown, born
abt. 1817 in Lincoln Co., Tennessee; mar. John C.MORROW?

G. D. RUSSELL, therussells@mail.united.net, Sun Feb 16 09:29:28 1997
Would like to find the name and location of the cemetery nearAlbany where
William Russell and Rhoda Dabney Russell areburied. Ido not know the date
of William's death. Rhoda Russelldied Mar 3, 1891. Would appreciate any
information about theRussell family.

Patricia Burton, seamouse@ix.netcom.com, FriFeb 7 21:02:36 1997
Would like any information on a family by the name of Burton. Know thatmy
greatfather was given some land in Pulaski County after the civil war.There
he married and raised his children. The farm remained in the Burtonfamily
for many years. I would appreciate any and all informationpossible. My
great grandfather was born in 1843 and I still had familyliving in Burnside
in 1994. They also lived in the towns of Sommerset andNancy for many many
years.

Todd Rose, ATROSE@VNET.IBM.COM, Fri Feb 704:06:35 1997
I am trying to get information on Charles Robinson. He married ElizzaShell.
Their sons name was Elmer Robinson and he married Verna Howard (mygrand
father and grand mother.) Elmer was born in OCT 1912 and they livedin KY
but, I do not know what county. Any help is appreciated. Todd
Rose(606-243-1665) ATROSE@VNET.IBM.COM.uiWe think they may have lived in
the following counties: ROCKCASTLE,ADAIR, RUSSELL, LAUREL, PULASKI, LESLIE,
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Brenda and Daniel Sears, Brenbee@aol.com, FriFeb 14 19:16:08 1997
John Green Sears b. 1828 m. Melvina Mayfield b. 1830, when is thequestion.
We believe abt. 1850. Would anyone out there have informationon this
marriage or better yet the entire family. Their children consistof Melvina
Jane Sears m. Buchanan, John Lewis Sears m. Elizabeth Pointer,Louisa Sears
m. Poynter, Brent Sears (need info), William B. Sears (needinfo.) William
B. had a son Newt, would like to be in contact with hisdescendants, there
were more children also but these are those listed in1870 Census of Whitley
County. Please contact Brenda Sears@aol.com

Jim Eads, jeads@comsource.net, Thu Feb 1317:44:17 1997
Looking for ancestors of George EADS, B 1778, D aft 1870 Casey Co.,
Ky.Children were: John, Nelson, Ezekiel, Martha, Asahel, Mary J.,
William,Louisa, Wesley K.Birth dates range from 1813 to 1834. My line
descends from Nelson, Haveinfo on descendants, will share or trade.

Judy Tillison-Wright, ashgrove@vnii.net, MonFeb 3 01:03:07 1997
WICKLIFF, Mary m. ROBERTSON,Wm. 1785 Lincoln Co. Ky.-Does anyone
knowanything about this couple, relatives, or where they went? Is
Wickliffthe name of a prior husband? I'm looking for the widow of
aWickliff(probably John) who had a son John Wickliff b. about 1782.
JohnWickliff (b. 1782) m. Mary Taylor dau. of Wm. Taylor and is in 1799
BathCo. Va., probably before that is with a stepfather. This may be the
partof Lincoln Co. that became Pulaski Co AND Rockcastle.(, as Hubbles
,Debords and Whiteheads that are related went there from Washington Co.Va.)
(John (1782)'s children end up in Wash. Co Va., then Grainger Co.Tn., then
Shelby Co. In. Surname of Marvel may also fit somehow.

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