There will also be a volume that includes AZ. The first known European to travel into Kentucky was Hernando de Soto and his followers when they ascended the west bank of the . This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. We, the descendants of our pioneer ancestors, can only imagine what they went through to move to Kentucky in the early years some even before it was a state. Thank you for purchasing my book! Other volumes will follow shortly. I would love to share info.. send me an email trmelt@adamswells.com, Easy to find information on our family lineage. Who knew we would share this common piece of history? This project is dear to me because my fifth great-grandfather, Captain John Linton, helped build this church. There are 762 names listed. These records are a unique body of information on early Jefferson County and its people. You may visit my website at www.kentuckykindredgenealogy.com to purchase. From Zanesville, a trace turned southward by way of Chillicothe to the Ohio River opposite Maysville, Kentucky. ), the will book and the page number. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. This my second set of will book indexes, this time for Clark County, Kentucky. There are 1,599 names listed. Ive just recently put the list together. Last names beginning with G and H are included. 1911-1999 Kentucky Birth Index Ancestry. A letter from Col. John Bowman, dated Kentucky County, May 26, 1780, recites that the bearer, John McCullough, is sent express to the Governor (of Virginia) upon business of the utmost consequence to the State. If you would like a particular photo, or photos, email me at phyrit@roadrunner.com and I will email the photo(s). For the most part, most scholars agree that these settlers were of the English middle class and even some of their landed gentry, seeking their fortune in the New World. Wilson (96). Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc. Before 1750, Kentucky was populated nearly exclusively by Cherokee, Chickasaw, Shawnee and several other tribes of Native Americans See also Pre-Columbian; April 13, 1750 While leading an expedition for the Loyal Land Company in what is now southeastern Kentucky, Dr. Thomas Walker was the first recorded American of European descent to discover and use coal in Kentucky; Includes name of groom, name of bride and date. Encouraged by this acquisition to the pioneer strength, those who had abandoned Harrodsburg returned, and forts were soon erected at this point, and others at Georgetown, and near Stan-ford, called Logan's Fort. It is always interesting to research in a new county, since there are always new names to discover. . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Harrod, they cleared fifteen acres below the mouth of Armstrongs Branch, in the present county of Mercer, and planted it in corn. Copyright 2011 by Phyllis Brown. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. Harrodsburg Birth Records. This work, containing all names, is for those with many family members in the county like myself who had all my families come through Washington County at one time. Last names beginning with O, P and R are included there were no last names that began with Q. Kentucky took a lead in the War of 1812, much of which was fought in the adjacent Northwest Territory against combined British and native forces. If you need a huge amount you may wish to purchase the CD that is available through my website www.kentuckykindredgenealogy.com This has been a five year project, beginning in the fall of 2009 and ending May 31, 2014. Frontiersman, founder of Harrodsburg, first permanent settlement west of the Alleghenies, in 1774. It became a noted pioneer station, and in time received due attention from the savages in the way of attacks and petty annoyances. In addition, youll gain access to record of all marriages ever listed in The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society as well as an exhaustive index to individuals referenced within Kentuckys early statutes. Kentucky, Volume I (Family History World, PO Box 129, Tremonton UT 84337 or online on my Home Page Catalog link) for a working list of early Kentucky stations with lists of . There are 1,332 names listed. ), the will book and the page number. Born about 1730, Samuel arrived in about 1750, perhaps . The following melancholy incident of the McAfee Company, and their settlement, has been preserved in the pioneer annals of the state: In the spring following the settlement (1780), Joseph McCoun, a promising lad, and the youngest son of John McCoun, Sr., and a favorite with the entire settlement, was surprised and carried off by a band of Shawanese Indians, while looking after some cattle in an adjoining glade. From original papers and vouchers of Col. John Bowman, the first military commander and military governor of the County now State of Kentucky, we have noted or transcribed the following documents and lists. W. H. Perrin, along with J. H. Battle and G. C. Kniffin, produced the 1880s county histories that give us much information for todays research. ), the will book and the page number. 1730 Pa. - Died 1813. Christopher Houston "Kit" Carson (December 24, 1809-1868) Looking for James T. Lewis information. Hero of the Alamo, designer of the Bowie knife. ), the will book and the page number. In the early 1800s, Kentucky lawyer, William Littell (1768-1824), published five volumes called Littell's Statute Law of Kentucky These books provided a digest of the laws and statues of Kentucky from 1799 to 1822, which included notes and commentaries on decisions made by the Court of Appeals. Last names beginning with A through Y are included there were no last names beginning with Q, X or Z. Last names beginning with I, J, K and L are included. It is always interesting to research in a new county, since there are always new names to discover. By an accident they lost most of their property, and the Revolutionary War having now commenced in earnest, the men of the company joined the patriot army, and hence it was not until 1779 that their darling project of settling in Kentucky was accomplished. Last names beginning with A - G are included. Perrin.). It is always interesting to research in a new county, since there are always new names to discover. ), the will book and the page number. The book contains between 13 and 15 thousand names taken from Bibles, tombstones, obituaries, birth certificates, vital statistics, tax books, deeds, wills, marriage and . Comprehensive in its coverage of early Kentucky, these books include a unique collection of court, marriage, military, and probate records. During those years, once in Kentucky settlers could take advantage of the state's natural bounty-it holds within its boundaries the nation's second largest number of navigable rivers (Alaska is Number 1), and lands were rolling easily traveled. Captain Joseph Bowman, Lieutenant Isaac Bowman, 2d Lieutenant Abraham Keller, Sergeant Daniel Dust, James Bentley, William Berry, Edward Bulger, Nathan Cartmell, Henry Chrisman, Thomas Clifton, Jacob Cogar, Peter Cogar, Patrick Doran, Samuel Dust, Henry Funk, James Gonday, Philip Harbin, Henry Honaker, Elijah Huston, Abraham James, Isaac Keller, George King, Zebulon Lee, George Livingston, Philip Long, Isaac McBride, Robert McClanahan, Charles McGlack, Alexander McIntyre, Abraham Miller, George Miller, William Montgomery, Barney Morter, Edward Murray, Joseph Pendergrast, Michael Pendergrast, Thomas Pendergrast, Thomas Perry, Henry Prather, John Setser, Michael Setser, Joseph Simpson, William Slack, Jacob Spears, Samuel Stroud, H. Vance, Barnaby Walters (48). The item Early Kentucky settlers : the records of Jefferson County, Kentucky, from the Filson Club history quarterly, with a preface by James R. Bentley represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Indiana State Library. 238-253. Within a few weeks I will make this into a CD that includes photos of most of the gravestones. John Filson, The Discovery, Settlement, and Present State of Kentucky, 1793. Adam Lynn was an early Justice of the Peace, and James Henderson was the first Assessor of the county. Continuing Daniel Boone Settles Kentucky, our selection from The . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Other volumes will follow shortly. There are 1,273 names listed. This roadway was extended at a later time (1837) to Zanesville, Ohio, and then on to Vandalia, Illinois. Find images of old Kentucky wills and estates online; traced families in our Genealogy Vault - Genealogy Records. Access Kentucky culture, timeline, facts, and famous people. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Clark County Will Books Index, Books 1-13 for the years 1793-1853. Last names beginning with O, P and R are included there were no last names that began with Q. One large book containing all volumes will follow shortly. This my second set of will book indexes, this time for Clark County, Kentucky. Perrin took notes from the writings of Robert Breckenridge McAfee, son of Robert McAfee the pioneer, for this article he wrote in 1888 for The Courier-Journal. I have taken 788 photos of gravestones. Ive just recently put the list together. Most of my research, for my family, has been in Washington, Marion, Garrard and Nelson counties. Volume I contains marriages from the following counties, which includes the date of inception for the county. Below is an outline of the History of Kentucky my family history is in green. Other volumes will follow shortly. Thank you for purchasing my book! Thank you for purchasing my book! Flower Swift was one of the pioneer settlers of the New River Valley. John Haywood And The Preservation of Early Tennessee History." Tennessee Historical Quarterly, vol. Birth, death, marriage records, 1774-1786 Family History Library. Rockbridge Cemetery is not in good shape many stones are overturned. Settlers were now able to travel to the area legally in accordance to Royal law. Last names beginning with P-Y are included there were no last names beginning with U, X and Z. There is an alphabetical listing of those baptized at St. Charles, including names of parents, most with birth dates and sponsors. As an example of the extent of the post-war migration 1 , the population of St. Mary's County decreased from 15,444 to 12,794 between the years 1790 and 1810. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc. Born ca. History of Kentucky. I feel fortunate to have photographed the cemetery while most were still readable some were not. . Also, many of the early settlers of Washington County were laid to rest here. Led the first documented expedition through the Cumberland, Gap, 1750. Thank you for purchasing my book! Early History of Bowling Green. Most of my research, for my family, has been in Washington, Marion, Garrard and Nelson counties. A new generation of leaders came to the fore, and many counties were created and named for military heroes or . So, too, with cooking. Timeline: Chickamauga War of 1777 - 1795. Last names beginning with M, Mc and N are included. The Courier Journal, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, The McAfees Among the Distinguished Men Who First Settle the State, How They Came to the Dark and Bloody Ground and Their Later Adventures, (Written for the Courier-Journal by W. H. The Local and Family History File consists of over 500 files of primarily genealogical materials that have been assembled on many Central Kentucky families. Good morning, Teresa! Most of my research, for my family, has been in Washington, Marion, Garrard and Nelson counties. If you visit my website www.kentuckykindredgenealogy.com you will find a link to purchase. From its very beginnings, Kentucky was a place for the adventurous and courageous, unafraid and undeterred by the prospects of a hardscrabble life. Settlements were made in several areas of the state, but most early ones . You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name. ), the will book and the page number. You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name. Hunted and explored Kentucky (1767-74.) There is an alphabetical listing of those married, sorted by last name of groom, including the date of marriage. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Clark County Will Books Index, Books 1-13 for the years 1793-1853. Nelson County Pioneers . If you visit my website www.kentuckykindredgenealogy.com you will find a link to purchase. Early Kentucky Years 1790s " Brenda Teply November 21, 2020 / 3 . . Thank you for purchasing my book! JSTOR . Nevertheless being little troble I have done it. After a short rest, they pursued their journey and reached their homes without further difficulties. From Bristol the road continued west and down the Holston Valley to Kingsport, Tennessee. Click EMAIL or call 331-901-0246 (9-5 CT M-F) This my second set of will book indexes, this time for Clark County, Kentucky. Many early settlers to Indiana traveled by floating down the Ohio River. This was that brave Maj. 1873 Dr. Reuben Saunders Finds Cure for Cholera McCracken County, Miles Banks Ragland The Ultimate Sacrifice, Slaughter of Kentuckians at the Battle of Blue Licks, A Study of Men's Neckwear - 1860's to 1870's, 1804 Will of Guy Elder - Frederick County, Maryland, The McAfee Brothers - Early Kentucky Pioneers, 1804 Will of Basil Hayden Sr. - Washington County, Colonel Frank Wolford - Fought In Two Wars - Dishonorably Discharged During Civil War - Adair County, Isaac Montgomery Gray and Wife Mamie Figg Gray Buried in Old Union Cemetery - Boyle County, Learn About the Kentucky Feuds at the Kentucky History Center, 1804 Will of Guy Elder Frederick County, Maryland, William LaFayette Crabbs Letter to President Andrew Johnson Henry County, Silas P. Kenney and Margaret Hamilton Smith Buried at The Lexington Cemetery Fayette County, February 1900 Article Great-Grandmothers and Their Opinions of Education of Children and Their History, 1842 Will of Harmon Greathouse Nelson County, 1869 Will of Edward Carrico Washington County, Bush Family Colonial Virginia to Clark County, Kentucky, New Book Virginia Immigrants and Adventurers 1607-1635: A Biographical Dictionary, 1897 Will of Joseph H. Thomas Logan County. McAfee's Station, in Mercer County, 6 or 7 miles from Harrodsburg, on Salt River, and about of a mile above Providence church ; settled by the . . Here they sent back their horses by John McCoun and James Pawling, two boys who had accompanied them to this point for that purpose. No one dared to spend a night outside of the stations, and hence they cultivated their crops with a hoe in one hand and a gun in the other, and the occasions were frequent that the latter came in play. I know not if it would be necessary to Right down their names. The Courier Journal, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Kentucky was populated largely by settlers from Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Stephen Bishop* (c1821- June 15, 1857) Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc. Abraham Chaplain and ____ Hendricks saith that on the 27th or 28th ultimo, they made their escape from the Indians of the Windot [Wyandot] Nation from off the waters of St. Dusky [Sandusky] and arrived at this place this day; that about 3 to 4 days preceding the said escape they had undoubted intelligence that a large number of different tribes of Indians, in conjunction with the subjects of Great Britain, to the amount of 2000 in the whole, 600 of which are Green Coat Rangers from Cannaday were preparing to attack this place, with cannon, and after subduing the same their destination was for the Illinois. One other volume will follow, PZ. Captain Squire Boone, Alexander Bryant, John Buckles, Richard Cates, Charles Doleman, John Eastwood, Joseph Eastwood, Jeremiah Harris, John Henton, Abraham Holt, Morgan Hughes, Evan Kenton, John McFadden, John Nichols, Peter Paul, John Stapleton, Robert Tyler, Abraham Vanmeter, Adam Wickersham, Jacob Wickersham, Peter Wickersham, James Wright, George Yunt (23). These cultures were the Paleo-Indian culture, the Archaic culture, the Woodland culture, the Adena culture, the Mississippian culture and the Fort Ancient culture. Search our 30,000+ Genealogy books, CDs, and maps. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. Early history. ), the will book and the page number. Last names beginning with U, V, W and Y are included there were no last names beginning with X or Z. Thank you for purchasing my book! Early Kentucky Settlers. The second westward push was over the Appalachian Mountains. The road originated at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, turned south to Shippensburg and Chambersburg before turning west to Fort Loudon, north to Ft. Littleton, and finally east to Ft. Ligonier, ending at Fort Duquesne. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc. At the mouth of Drennons Creek they landed on the 9th of July, and went over to the lick where they found immense numbers of deer, elk, buffalo, etc. If you have any questions you can reach me at the email at phyrit@roadrunner.com, or visit my website at www.kentuckykindredgenealogy . Thank you for purchasing my book! For days he had been ranging through the wilderness alone, where, perhaps, white mans foot had never before trod, and through the intervention of Providence had escaped all dangers. Not a professional by any means, many of my recipes have been handed down from my mother, my grandmothers, and my aunt. Not a professional by any means, many of my recipes have been handed down from my mother, my grandmothers, and my aunt. Mary Draper Ingles. This year found them permanently located on their claims on the Salt River, about six miles from Harrodstown, with their families. York* (1770-Before 1832) Good luck with your research! The National Road, in part, followed the Old Nemacolin Path that had been improved as a military road for the troops of General Braddock during his ill-fated march on Fort Duquesne. From the junction of these two roads at Columbus, Georgia, the Federal Road took a westerly direction to Montgomery, Alabama then southwest to the Tombigbee River and west again to Natchez, Mississippi. Upon the wide, wide sea.. Kentucky experienced its peak migraiton period between 1775 and 1795, when an abundance of cheap land prevailed. There are 1,226 names listed. Thank you for purchasing my book! This post is based on the notes from a lecture Edna Milliken presented to the Kentucky Genealogical Society in 1974 Seminar. Maps of Pioneer Stations and Casualties. After this heartrending event, the families, seven in number, abandoned the farms they had been cultivating and took refuge in the station.. Formation. You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name. Seeking new lands in the Shenandoah Valley, these settlers pushed on until they breached the mountains and filled the beautiful land called Kentucky. They got their salt from the salt works at Bullitt's Lick; Salt cost a dollar a bushel. Not found in my usual counties were the surnames Bledsoe, Brinegar, Chorn, Clinkenbeard, Conkwright, Crosthwait, Fishback and Gaitskill. ), the will book and the page number. Many of my Linton, Moran and Edwards family members are buried here. Bowman, from Squire Boone (brother of Daniel Boone), gives his list of men [printed elsewhere] with this preface: Sir I have sent you a list of our strength. and west north west from it; first cabin built in 1774, and more settlers came in 1775. Edna Milliken (1921-2005) made history as the first female president of the Kentucky Historical Society in November 1963. You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name. They fortified their settlement and called it McAfees Station. DANVILLE, in Boyle county; laid off as a town by Walker Daniel, 1781. Last names beginning with C and D are included. Kentucky Town was eighteen miles from Sherman in eastern Grayson County. There are 1,599 names listed. . The Indians were prowling about in every direction, killing and scalping every white that was found outside of the station, stealing horses, and attacking the weaker stations and settlements. There are 1,219 names listed. There are 1,179 names listed. George and Margaret Boyd Family Christian County, 1822/1823 Marriage Returns Hickman County. Harrodsburg. Early Pioneers of Knott County. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Clark County Will Books Index, Books 1-13 for the years 1793-1853. "History of Kentucky" by Collins. There are 5,981 marriages listed. At that time the settlers had to go with packhorses to Severn's Valley to mill. In a more modern happenstance, my husbands father was minister of this church in the early 1960s. Nocturnal and mischievous, but not necessarily dangerous. Thank you for purchasing this Kindle book. Last names beginning with S and T are included. Included is an alphabetical listing of those buried at Pleasant Grove, including birth and death dates, and sometimes additional information. I heard stories from a Kentuckian co-worker of mine years ago. Follows pioneer families along wilderness road to Kentucky. Also, many of the early settlers of Washington County were laid to rest here. Required fields are marked *. A list of 9,533 Washington County marriages from the year of the county inception in 1792 to 1892, sorted by the grooms' last names. It was originally one of the first three counties formed in what would become the Commonwealth of Kentucky. There are 3,832 names listed. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc. Over 75,000 Kentuckians served in World War I. Watauga was established in 1849 from several counties, Ashe, Caldwell, Wilkes and Yancey. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. In 1779-80, at Ruddles and Martins Stations, near now Cynthiana. There are 1,286 names listed. George Rogers Clark* (November 19, 1752-1818) Indian night attack in 1782, with several casualties and captives taken. Born in Mason County, died at Langtry. So, too, with cooking. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc. One final volume will follow shortly. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc. Buried in the "Old Guides Cemetery" on a hill above the cave. 1911-1999 Kentucky Births MyHeritage. Thank you for purchasing this Kindle book. 1749 in Draper's Meadow, now Roanoke, Virginia. St. Charles Catholic Church is located in Marion County, Kentucky, near the small town of St. Mary. Modern archaeologists classify Kentucky's prehistoric past into six cultures that spanned 13,000 BC to 1,650 AD. Shows their schools, recreation and everyday tasks, such as weaving, soap-making, cooking, carpen. WilliamFloyd Collins (July 20, 1887-1925) Included on this CD are 856 names, 740 photos. Last names beginning with S and T are included. Format: Books/Monographs/Book on Compact Disc . Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc. : ADAMS, John - came from NC to Floyd, later a part of Knott and settled near Pinetop called Adamstown then, mentioned in early 1808-1818 court claims. Map of frontier settlements in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. Cumberland Settlers Killed by Indians 1780 - 1795. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. I am back to going through old information in this time. There are 1,226 names listed. This period was, perhaps, the most unsettled in Kentucky, yet known to the few adventurers who were endeavoring to effect settlements. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc. Maysville (formerly Limestone), Kentucky, was a major entry point. A justice of the peace and saloon keeper, he became the self-proclaimed "Law West of the Pecos" in Langtry, Texas. 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