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Re: Looking for African American Eaker and Beauregard families from Graves Co. Ky.

GaleSpence — 2010-03-06 17:09:54Z

I am aware of Laura Carman Eaker (b. 9/5/1877 d. 10/14/1949)
Her father is John Isaac Carman (b. 1834); mother is Allie (maiden name unk.)
She's buried at Oak Rest Cemetery in Mayfield, KY.
She married William Eaker; had several children (Mose, Edward, Robert Lee, Jewell, Allie, John, Angie, Earl, Flora, Nanie & Mary)

I have a Carman family tree with the information.

OBIT Marie Womack Brown 1924-2010

Kandy_BackAgee — 2010-02-14 23:16:35Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JOST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON MARIE BROWN FROM THE HAMILTON (OH) JOURNAL-NEWS 2/3/10

Marie Womack Brown, age 85 of Hamilton, OH passed away at Ft. Hamilton Hospital on February 1, 2010. She was born in Mayfield, KY on September 21, 1924, the daughter of Noble Able and Mary M. (Forth) Womack. Marie was a member of Allison Avenue Baptist Church; the Red Hat Society and was a Rosie the Riveter during World War II. On April 24, 1943 in Mayfield, KY she married Billy Ray Brown, and he preceded her in death in 1984. She is survived by three sons, Dave (Zetta) Brown of Cincinnati, OH, Jim Brown of Hamilton and Tom Brown of Fairfield, OH; a sister, Mary Womack of Okeana; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, William Womack. Visitation will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on February 4, 2010 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Ken Dugas of Allison Avenue Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be held February 6, 2010 at 3:00 PM at Spence Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Mayfield, KY. www.browndawson.com

Re: Marriage for Ezekiel Edens and Eleanor Atkins Whittemore

SarahFleming52 — 2010-02-01 21:58:23Z

Ezekiel Edens appears on the 1844 Graves Co., Ky. tax list; in 1845, James G. Edens, administrator of E. Edens, deceased, is on the tax list. I don't have the exact dates those tax lists were compiled, but the lists were usually dated mid-year.

Re: Goins Family

WestKYGenealogy — 2010-01-31 05:44:30Z

Any idea on the birth year of Thomas Goin?

I've been researching the Gibson Family here in Graves County and found a Thomas Goin born abt. 1836 who was the son of Joseph Goin & Martha E. "Patsy" Ray Gibson.
From the best i can tell Joseph & Martha were married August 04, 1830 in Todd County, KY and had three kids,
Mary M. Elizabeth Goin b. August 12, 1832, Henry C. Goin b. 1834, then Thomas. By 1840 they where in Graves County.

I've not gotten any further on the Goin boys, but i know Mary married George Henry Price and had a big family. After Joseph's death Bet. 1836 - 1840 Martha remarried a Mr. John D. Clusterman. They're buried in Pryorsburg in the old Bethel Church Cemetery.

Re: J. Pleasant Polston

thelaleah — 2010-01-30 21:58:37Z

The @mail is fgrant6752@aol.com

Re: J. Pleasant Polston

thelaleah — 2010-01-30 21:57:33Z

Jane, I hope you received my answer to you - I have information to share but am new at Ancestry.com and I think I lost everything I just sent you.

If you will contact me at fgrant6752aol.com I will send you more information and some pictures.

Frances Grant (thelaleah)

Re: J. Pleasant Polston

thelaleah — 2010-01-30 21:33:32Z

It is good to hear from you Jane - yes I am sure we are cousins - You being decended from David Nelson and I am decended from J. Pleasant. I think John Wesley Polston (born 1858)was the son of John Mack and Martha Darks - John married a Lucinda and they had a son John W born 1885 and they were living in Farmington, MO which makes sense since John Mack died in a Civil War hospital and Martha died soon after leaving 3 children. It is very likly that Martha went to be with her husband since there seems to be no further record of her or of the children in Mississippi county. There were 2 other girls, Frances who married a Woodward and had 14 children living in Farmington, Mo around the same time. The other girl, Calondia I can't find.

The father to J Pleasant, David Nelson, John Mack and Camie is John (I'm pretty sure) he would have been born around 1798. Would that be the John you referred to in Marshall Cty Ga? We have been told that only the mother came with the four boys - I have assumed he was dead. Their mother was 80 years old when she died in 1866 in Mississippi Cty, Mo. What has always puzzled me is supposedly the Polston's came from Alabama in 1854 yet I found J. Pleasant Polston and Caroline Fowler living in Hickman, Ky (just across the river from where the Polstons settled) on the 1850 census record - they had two sons. There is no record of them further. I know that J. Pleasant married Caroline Smith (my great grand parents) in 1857 in Mississippi Co, MO. Daniel Wade Polston (son of J. Pleasant) wrote a history of the Polston's coming to Mo - if you don't have that I will make a copy and send it to you.

Camie and John Mack signed up for the Union Army - John Mack dying in an army hospital and Camie never came back and it was assumed that he was killled and lost to history. I have a picture that I will attempt to download for you.

Re: J. Pleasant Polston

Polston42 — 2010-01-30 19:48:48Z

Francis, I saw the information on Pleasant Polston. My great grandfather was David Nelson Polston to William Nelson Polston to Meredith Milton Polston to me. I, too, have been hunting for the Polston family. I have been to Alabama several times and found Pleasant's marriage to Catherine Fowler in Morgan Co. The next county over is Marshall Co. and there I found 2 Polston's. William Polston married Eliza Merrell(Cherokee Indian) and John Polston. John in 1850 had a daughter, Nancy, living in the houehold. In the next few census records, John was living with different families. The last being Sarah Bright(Cherokee Indian). I have worked on my family for years and suspect that this John is the father of Pleasant and David.
John Polston is listed as the father on David's death cert.
But is it the right one. I have traced John Mack's family also. The only one I can't find is Cammie. Just have reference to him in Fletcher papers.
If I can help just let me know. Looks like we are distant cousins. I have a picture of D.W. Polston and I think it is Daniel Wade. Also have a picture of John Wesley Polston, I think. The writing on the back was done in pencil and has faded so is hard to read. Who is this John Wesley??? These pictures were in my grandmothers stuff.
Jane Polston Vinson in Illinois

Re: Goins Family

mcedwards124 — 2010-01-27 12:15:20Z

I am a descendant of Thomas Goins and Mary Cannon. I am trying to find info about one of their children, Sara Jane who was born in Arkansas in 1875.

Looking for African American Eaker and Beauregard families from Graves Co. Ky.

stelladarling40 — 2010-01-26 23:27:18Z

Looking for family members from this area.

Re: St. Jerome Cemetery

TKDMom66 — 2010-01-18 05:48:32Z

Yes. Many are listed at St. Jerome's on www.findagrave.com.
You may also try Hickman city cemetery on the same site.

Erwin & Dowdy

betdowdy1 — 2010-01-18 03:32:02Z

Does anyone know anything about this family William Simpson Erwin & Mittie Ellen Dowdy buried in Maplewood Cemetery.

St. Jerome Cemetery

drm4855 — 2010-01-12 03:21:31Z

I have family buried in the St. Jerome Cemetery.
Last name Stahr.
Is there a listing of all burials at St. Jerome available?

Re: Marriage record lookup - Barriger

skey1952 — 2010-01-09 16:46:46Z

Hello,
I am a Jewell and would be very interested in the picture of the graves of WHH Jewell, R Albina Jewell, and James Henry Jewell (my grandfather). The email is
skey1952@comcast.net.

Thanks for your help.
Sharon

J. Pleasant Polston

thelaleah — 2010-01-04 18:00:30Z

I am looking for information about the J. Pleasant Polston family who came to South East Missouri from Morgan County, Alabama in about 1854. Their mother was with them but don't know her name - their father was not with them - along with Pleasant were his three brothers John Mack, David Nelson and Camie.

Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Frances Grant

Re: Hayden Connections - KY to SE MO

thelaleah — 2010-01-04 17:49:43Z

It's me again! I am answering all your posts hoping that you will answer one of them - I am the Mississippi County Mo Hayden link you are looking for. I have been looking for you!!

Frances Grant

Re: John C. Hayden m. Rachel Barnes - KY & MO

thelaleah — 2010-01-04 17:45:49Z

I am an ancester of John C. Hayden and Rachel Barns. They are my great great grandparents. And yes John Hayden was from Fancy Farm, Ky and was a Catholic at the St. Jeromes Church there - he had several children with his first wife - Sarah Frances married a Colter and another daughter married a Brady. The Hayden children of John and Rachel were all born in Mo (Or at least that is what it says on the census) and his descendents still live in East Prairie, Mo.

Would love to hear from you.

Frances Grant

L. Y. and Anna B Holloway Brown

shun1839 — 2010-01-01 01:24:40Z

I am looking for the graves of Lewis Yancey Brown (b. abt 1860, d. 2 July 1906) and his first wife Anna B Holloway Brown (b. 14 April 1863, d. between 1883 and 1895). Both of their parents are buried at Little Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, south east of Wingo in south Graves Co, KY. His parents were James H. and M.A. Brown and her parents were James Karr and Margaret Gregory Holloway. L. Yancey Brown was a Baptist Minister and pastored churches in Graves Co, KY. L.Y. and Anna B had a son Irby/Luby Brown born Sept 1883. Lewis Yancey Brown married Lizzie M Unknown in 1895 and they had a daughter, Edith W. Brown born in 1898. I am also interested in any decendents of Irby/Luby Brown.

Re: Chaney Cemetery in Graves County, KY

shun1839 — 2010-01-01 00:40:48Z

I asked a friend that has done a lot of work in genealogy about this cemetery. If I remember correctly, that is the name of the person or persons buried there, but I don't think there is a tombrock. She did some work on cemeteries and I think she said she found one person that knew this person or family name and that person is now deceased. I am 70 years old and that slab of concrete and a cemetery sign has been there as long as I can remember. Check the genealogy department of the Graves Co Library in Mayfield, KY and they might have some information. Sorry I can't be of more help.

Re: Civil War in Graves Co

MillerGS63 — 2009-12-25 00:27:52Z

I only research Jackson Purchase soldiers & veterans.

Re: Civil War in Graves Co

cdholmes2007 — 2009-12-24 23:42:39Z

From what I geather he was born in Muhlenberg County Kentucky around 1847. I am not sure if he served in the Civil War. It just seems odd for them to move to Missouri in by 1900 In 1880 Jacob W. and Martha are listed on the Graves County Census. I am trying to find out why they might have moved to Missouri. Martha's madien name was Myers.

Re: Civil War in Graves Co

MillerGS63 — 2009-12-24 22:56:14Z

Did he serve in the War? When and where was he born? Where was he living before he was kicked out of the house?

Re: Civil War in Graves Co

cdholmes2007 — 2009-12-24 21:36:18Z

Well I am looking for a jacob W. Johnson. I have found out that he was kicked out of the house around 1900. But I still have had problems looking for him in Kentucky. Any Help would be great.

Re: Civil War in Graves Co

MillerGS63 — 2009-12-24 21:19:30Z

I now have a Footnote.com account and would like to look at the document you mentioned. What was the name of your ancestor that is mentioned in the document?
Thanks
Greg
Murray, KY

Re: McCuan family

mccuan106 — 2009-12-20 12:41:00Z

My grandaddy was Billy B. Mccuan

Re: Marriage for Ezekiel Edens and Eleanor Atkins Whittemore

dagammon11 — 2009-12-12 01:46:29Z

I thought he might have been buried by his first wife but I can't find her either. Thank you for your help.

Re: Marriage for Ezekiel Edens and Eleanor Atkins Whittemore

bobeddings — 2009-12-12 00:53:11Z

I dont know where Ezekiel was buried. His father, James, died 1819 in Muhlenburg Co. Some of his siblings moved to McCracken Co. Some to Graves Co. On the 1840 census Ezekiel was in Graves Co. On the 1850 census Eleanor was in Graves Co. I have looked at some cemetery listings for McCracken and Graves Co.and found no Edens. Maybe Ezekiel had a stone at his grave, but no tombstone. This Edens branch came from Onslow Co., N.C. Bob.

Re: Marriage for Ezekiel Edens and Eleanor Atkins Whittemore

dagammon11 — 2009-12-11 15:10:12Z

Thank you for the info. I am researching Atkins. Eleanor is buried in Palmer Cm in Marshall Co KY, do you know where Ezekiel is buried?

Re: Marriage for Ezekiel Edens and Eleanor Atkins Whittemore

bobeddings — 2009-12-11 14:32:21Z

In a partial document I have, titled "Ligons and their Kin of Graves Co., Ky", written by Mrs. Will M. Miller, several years ago, she says Ezekiel and Eleanor were married 1837 in Graves Co. and that he died there in 1844. The document has a Library of Congress Number 78-105-223. I amnot familiar with the Library of Congress or where she got her info. I do know a lot about Ezekiel's family back to the early 1700's., if you are interested. Bob Eddings at debob105@comcast.net.

Marriage for Ezekiel Edens and Eleanor Atkins Whittemore

dagammon11 — 2009-12-05 15:25:05Z

I am looking for the marriage record of Ezekiel Edens and Eleanor Atkins Whittemore. They were married somewhere between 1835-1844.

Also looking for death date for Ezekiel. I am seeing 1844 as his death date on the internet but haven't found any documentation of this.

Re: SMITH, Augustus and wife, Mary 1850+

ritaellis36 — 2009-12-04 16:51:31Z

This is the information I have. Sabra Midyett born April 7 1799 in Hyde County, North Carolina was married to John M Morgan. Sabra was the daughter of Micajah Midyett and Pency Brooks. Children of John and Sabra Morgan were Elias, Martha, Micajah, William, James, Francis, Nancy, Lucinda, Jordon and Elizabeth. The information concerning the marriage was sent to me by another researcher and I have no source record. There was a connection with this family. Their daughter, Martha, was the third wife of Augustus Morrow Smith. Sabra's sister, Matilda, was married to Francis Kitts. Jordon Kitts, son of Matilda and Francis, married Amarintha Jane Smith, daughter of Augustus Smith and his first wife, Mary. The names Micajah and Jordon seem to show up in various generations. They all lived in Graves County, Kentucky. Hope this helps some.

Re: SMITH, Augustus and wife, Mary 1850+

elrodg421 — 2009-11-30 22:44:25Z

I have plenty of info about the family of sabra Morgan. but I have no info past mrs morgan (as far as I know it is Mrs Morgan) http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/6601638/person/-1263172998

Re: Brame family

elrodg420 — 2009-11-30 21:39:19Z

I know a few brame families in Kirksey ky, borders Marshall and graves counties

Looking for Info on Sabra Morgan

elrodg421 — 2009-11-24 14:03:43Z

Hi I am searching for Sabra Morgan born about 1800-1805. as far as I have learned she had a husband named either jeridan or jordan, they had a son named francis marion morgan, I can find a little info but it gives me nothing about a maiden name or anything about her husband. Any help with this would
be greatly appreciated, this is a MAJOR block for me.

GEORGE ANGEL

CherNewell — 2009-11-23 22:30:23Z

Looking for anyone who has photos of George R. Angel and his family or any related photos--even tombstones and do not mind sharing copies or info in exchange.George was a brother to my Gilly Ann Angel. Their parents were Benjamin Angel and Mariah Perry. You may contact me here or directly at cherrino75@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance. Cher

Re: Trying to find Great Grandparents roots

Becca_Hendrickson — 2009-11-19 03:15:00Z

I have her listed as Sarah E Jones born abt 1858 in Kentucky. This is the first I've heard of her possibly being an Indian, but I don't have much information on her. - - -

I have a daughter of John Beard and Sarah, listed as Lina who is probably your Paulina. Per census records I show she was born about 1877. - - -

John Beard later married Nannie Boyd, and had several more children including my great-grandfather, James Elbert.

Re: Graves/Fancy Farm Connections

mcedwards124 — 2009-11-16 17:15:15Z

My greatgrandmother was a sister of Tennessee Goins. The other names are also in the line. What info do you need?

Tuckers-Rogers- Of Graves Co.Ky.-1850,1860,1870,and 1880.

joefelice19501 — 2009-11-13 21:24:13Z

Dear members. Would like info on these families and others related. They are found in Beauregard Cem. in Graves Co. Too. Hester Ann Tucker married ________Rogers 1st. and had: John W. Rogers, Missouri Rogers, and Finley A. Rogers. At the same time William T. Rogers married Winnie A.________?. After this, in 1880 William Rogers married wd. Hester Ann Tucker Rogers. Please, help me in figuring out if George W. Rogers was son of which wife? Looks like he belongs to Winnie! My other email address is ctr76315@centurytel.net. Thanks, Joe.

Re: Looking for Lane, Webb, Dunbar

mistdreamr1 — 2009-11-10 01:07:45Z

I am also researching this particular line, and would love to exchange info.

OBIT Mary Overby Porter 2009

Kandy_BackAgee — 2009-11-08 12:33:05Z

NOTE: I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS INDIVIDUAL. JUST POSTING THE OBITUARY ON MARY PORTER FROM THE DAYTON (OH) DAILY NEWS 11/3/09

Mary Overby Porter peacefully departed this life on October 28, 2009 at Kettering Medical Center. She was born in Mayfield, KY. Mary was a devoted member of Trinity Presbyterian Church where she served faithfully. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert & Amanda Overby and eleven sisters and three brothers. She leaves to mourn, a special son and daughter, Fred Williams of Columbus, OH and Regina Lynch of Cincinnati, OH; niece Sylvia Williams; and many special friends and supporters. Funeral Service will be held at 11:0 AM November 4, 2009 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3200 Lakeview Ave. with Reverend Lutrelle Rainey officiating. Interment: Woodland Cemetery. Viewing 9:00 AM until time of service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Mary Porter to the Miley O Williamson Endowment Fund c/o The Dayton Foundation, 500 Kettering Tower, Dayton, OH 45423. Ceremonies entrusted to McLIN FUNERAL CHAPEL/NORTHERN HILLS, 2801 N. Gettysburg Ave, Dayton, OH

Mayfield Ky.

MelvinGross — 2009-11-08 04:52:22Z

Hello Folks of Mayfield,Ky.,My name is Melvin Gross of Louisville,Ky. and back on June 27th 2006 my Cousin Thelma Noffsinger age 92 passed away,and shortly after that there was a estate auction sale of here house and all of her stuff was auctioned off,the auction was at her house at 215 S. 16th St, Mayfield,Ky.,She was my Dads 1st cousin.Anyway what I am looking for is if anyone bought stuff at the auction and you have anything that was marked with any of these names Gross--Kittinger--Grundy--Whitmer--Kirtley--that was my ancestors.The main thing I hope to find is old letters,photos,postcards or any papers of all kinds that mite have some of these names on them.All these names are from Muhlenberg,Co.,Ky. with towns of Bremen--Central City--South Carrolton.There was some items that was marked with paper and tape stating whos it was at one time.Thelma and my Dad was born and raised in Bremen,Ky.Any help will be greatley appreicated,Thanks Melvin

Re: Brame family

williamamcgregor — 2009-11-01 21:35:11Z

My wife, Katherine, has a grandfather named James Pride Tarry III. I am sure that her great, great grandfather was the brother of Joseph Tarry. You might check out our "William Alfred McGregor" public family tree. Thanks. Bill McGregor

sorry

JesseSherwood1954 — 2009-10-27 05:03:48Z

please disregard my previous post...I found an error in my records

sorry

JesseSherwood1954 — 2009-10-27 05:03:44Z

please disregard my previous post...I found an error in my records

Re: John Peck, b ca 1795 VA

JesseSherwood1954 — 2009-10-27 04:53:45Z

You may want to take a look at this line. Mary Anna Peck Powell's death certificate (Mrs. William Jahial Powell) lists her parents as Robert B. Peck and Permelia.

Chaney Cemetery in Graves County, KY

WestKYGenealogy — 2009-10-19 02:58:58Z

My wife and i was out driving around today and i noticed this big slab of concrete on the side of the road with the "Chaney Cemetery" sign sticking out of the top of it.

Can anyone here explain what this is?
Did they put the road thru the middle of it? Not real sure what's there. Here is a photo we took.

Elijah (Lige) Sullivan and Susan Goins Sullivan

TSully980 — 2009-10-18 05:52:31Z

I have located them in the 1880 census. I can't find anything about them after 1880. My questions are:
1. Who are Elijah's parents. I visited Mayfield this past summer and located an Elijah Sullivan headstone in the Mt. Zion cemetery (several Sullivan's buried there). The birth date was on the stone was 1823. I couldn't dig down deep enough to find the death date (not sure there is one). Would like to know if this is the same Elijah. The records that I have point to Edward Uriah Sullivan as being his father. I am trying to verify this though.
2. What happen to Sarah Goins Sullivan after 1880?

Cemetery Records-Walnut Bluff

savasnia — 2009-10-14 17:13:58Z

Does anyone have a record for the Walnut Bluff Cemetery which belonged to the Walnut Bluff Methodist Church in Graves, KY?

I am told the church is no longer there but the info should be in Vol 4 pg. 234 of the cemetery records.

Thank you!

Jane Ryan Sibling

CBergey — 2009-10-09 07:34:31Z

Richard Ryan m. Jannette Hayden (believe this to be your Ryan and Jane mentioned in your post so sister of Jane Ryan next generation would be Louisa "Lucinda" you mention)
Jane Ryan m. Stanish Lloyd Toon
William Pius Toon m. Catherine Josephine Hobbs
Charles Kelvie Toon Sr. m. Mary Alma Roberts
Hillary Bertram Toon m. Frances Agatha Hayden
these are my grandparents
double link though
Richard Ryan m. Jannette Hayden
Jane Ryan m. Stanish Lloyd Toon
Eliza Jane Toon m. Richard Frances Hayden Sr.
Ignatius Abel Hayden m. Priscilla Frances Thompson
Frances Agatha Hayden m. Hillary Bertram Toon
as I said my grandparents

Re: Looking For Info On Samuel Jones Graves

amarineshonie — 2009-10-07 18:52:25Z

Hello, I am a distant decedent of Samuel Jones Graves.
And would like to share my information with you.

He was born in 1831 in Washington Co, Tenn, married Mahalia M. Newman on December 15 1863 in Cherokee Co. North Carolina. His death we are not sure on we have two dates that are 7 years apart. One is April 21 1903 and the other is April 14 1910. In Monroe Co, Tenn.

They had 9 children.
1)Allen F. Simmie Graves 11/01/1865-1/31/1907
2)Samuel Henry Graves (my relation to Samuel Jones Graves) 08/07/1987-02/07/1944
3)George Washington Graves Sr. 05/07/1869-unsure of death all I have is March
4) Margaret Caldonis Graves 04/06/1871-12/19/1954
5) Millie Jane Graves 08/04/1872-06/27/1952
6)Press Graves 08/07/1873-06/22/1953
7) Katherine Graves 05/05/1874-03/20/1961
8) Julia Ann Doshia Graves 09/04/1876-07/01/1969
9) Amanda Cordeline Graves 08/12/1879-incomplete record of her as well.

Hope this helps..