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Kentuckiana Genealogy: Out Of Area: Breathitt Co., KY: Welcome Researchers!
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By Helen Tillotson (68.53.228.66) on Saturday, August 30, 2003 - 12:47 am:

This is Helen In Indiana. I am searching for ANY information on family to Delila Neice-Colley/Colly. Delila lived til abt 1929-1930 and is the widow of Harmon Colley aka Bush. I have several childrens name: Rachel Colley Noble and Elizabeth Colley Fugate. Rachel b. 1862 married Nathan Noble w/several children and Elizabeth married Alex Fugate-- w/no children born per several sources. They all remained around Breathitt co. most of their lives. Nathan Noble and Rachel had several children, one is Elsberry Noble. Please if any of this sounds familiar or if you know any of Elsberry Noble's children or other grandchildren of theirs, contact me or have them to. thank you in advance for all your ears and eyes. Thanks again. (Harmon Colley is my GGgrandfather who died in the Civil War)

By B J (65.35.61.81) on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 - 07:47 pm:

Looking for a new husband for Martha Gillum born about 1891, her husband Luther D. Hampton died about 1921, they had two sons and a daughter, Susie on the 1920 Breathitt Co KY census. Does anyone know who Martha (Gillum) Hampton married after 1921? Anything known about Susie and who she married? Thanks.

By Paul Herald (204.111.90.174) on Friday, January 16, 2004 - 03:18 pm:

Hi: would like to exchange info. with thos. who
are researching Alexander Herald And Roger Turner. Thank You Paul Herald

By Linda Herald Kerr (65.234.219.221) on Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 10:21 pm:

Hi Paul Herald: I have some information on Alexander Herald whose wife's fathers name was Roger Turner.

By Linda Herald Kerr (65.234.219.221) on Thursday, January 29, 2004 - 10:36 pm:

I am looking for a photo of my grandmother, Rebecca "Becky" McIntosh (1869-1945). She married Walter "Watt" Herald (1873-1953). She was the daughter of W.M. Mcintosh and Sarah Mayes. Thanks!

By Art Clay (66.20.81.218) on Sunday, February 01, 2004 - 01:43 pm:

Hi. My name is Art Clay. I am looking for information on Sally Clay, daughter of Henry Clay and Rachel Watts. She supposedly married a "Doc Strong" Also looking for info on Elijah Clay m. Elizabeth creech in harlan Co in 1836 I have Info on Clays, Stampers, Burns, Turners, Mays, Bowmans, Becknells and more. Contact me at sjclay@bellsouth.net

By Janet (24.15.126.108) on Monday, February 09, 2004 - 12:38 am:

Here's a general research question. If I come to the county courthouse, can I look in the books myself to find the births/deaths etc.? In other states, I've been able to just "help myself" and the copying is about 25 cents each. Or, do I have to submit a form and pay $5 or $10? I don't need a certified anything; I just want to browse. Are there any hints I can get to make my trip from Chicago more efficient?

By Shirley Sieting (69.39.93.115) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 05:50 pm:

Searching for info on the Barney/Barnet Russell who was already living in the Lost Creek area about 1780 when the Noble party arrived. Any help greatly appreciated. Am posting the following thinking some researchers might be looking for some of these people as well. Shirley Russell Sieting

By Shirley Sieting (69.39.93.115) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 05:58 pm:

Jeremiah NOBLE 3296, Breathitt Co.
This interview made at Lost Creek, Kentucky.

JEREMIAH NOBLE. My grandfather, Nathan, with his brothers Enoch and William came from Lee County, Virginia, to Breathitt County. They were all unlearned men. There were THREE FAMILIES ON LOST CREEK WHEN THEY CAME. They were born in Richmond, Virginia. Nathan's wife was Jane Neece... her brothers came with them, Jacob, Austin, and Henry. The Fugates came about the same time, and from the same place. There were four brothers of the Fugates, Jonathan, Eli, Levi, and Zachariah. Eli and Levi were soldiers in the Revolutionary War. I think Henry was too. BARNEY (Barnet) RUSSELL WAS ONE OF THE FAMILIES ON LOST CREEK WHEN THESE CAME. AB RUSSELL IS A DESCENDANT OF BARNEY RUSSELL. The Haddixes were here when these people came. The first man in this country lived at the mouth of Lost Creek. Lawson Noble, son of Nathan Noble, was born on the way from Virginia. Jonathan Fugate was a Revolutionary soldier. ----

By chandlerw1950 (66.42.184.220) on Thursday, April 29, 2004 - 09:12 am:

Hi my name is Wanda Chandler .I am the daughter of Ellis Chandler and g/daughter of Annie Sayler and Canie Chandler would like to know if anyone can give me some infor. on these family would love to hear back from you.
Thanks Wanda

By Barb Webb (216.196.171.141) on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 - 09:38 am:

Looking for Holbrook information in Breathitt Co.
http://home.fuse.net/barbwebb/Meredith.html

By Virginia Johnson (4.245.32.244) on Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 09:06 am:

In search of any descendants of James Johnson abt. 1842 and Mary Reynolds Runnels born abt. 1837. They had at least 7 children. Among those were Sidney, Columbus Marion & Pleasant. Columbus married twice. His second wife was Leannah Spencer. Any one with any information would love to hear from you. My husband is the ggrandson of James.

By ruth smith (149.174.164.13) on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 07:51 am:

ia am looking for info. johnsons and terrys of breathitt co.my great grandfather was elisha johnson married matrha jane terry.any info will be welcome.thank you ruth

By ruth smith (149.174.164.13) on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 07:57 am:

i am looking for info on william f neely.he married emma gabbard.they were from owsley co. i cannot find anything on him.he was my great grandfather.i was told he was raised by bob rose.any info well be welcome. thank you.ruth

By Deborah Bocock Smith (Carlysue25) (152.163.253.5) on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 08:22 am:

i am looking for my 3xs great grand parents Hiram Bowcock or Bocock and his wife martha witten or maupin. (Not too sure which is her last name. they were both born and i assume married in virginia. see them on us census 1840 as Bowcock in Kentucky, see him again on 1860,1880 census as Bocock. he is not to be confused with Hiram K. his son or Hiram G. his grandson. Have most info after 1840 but none before that time. can anyone out there help me? thank you debbie bocock smith

By Sioux Napier (66.63.207.55) on Monday, June 14, 2004 - 04:39 pm:

I am looking for any information on where John and Laura (Craft) Deaton lived in Breathitt County. They are my great-grandparents, and I have traced them until 1924 when Laura gave birth to Bonnie Rose. But I cannot find them on any of the census. They also had Elish (Shirt Tail), Rader (my grandfather), Emma, Edith, and Bonnie was called Shorty. If anyone has any info, I'd appreciate the help.

By Faye Haddix Neace-Wallace (64.12.116.147) on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 - 10:18 pm:

Hello,

This might help some one with the Neace families as I was married to a Neace man from Ned, KY.
Albert Neace was the son of General and Emaline Noble Combs Neace. Albert and I divorced after 35 years of marriage. He passed away 09-13-2001.

Does anyone have any information on this family?

Faye

By Faye Neace-Wallace (64.12.116.147) on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 - 10:42 pm:

My mother was America Napier Haddix, daughter of Mack and Martha Campbell Napier of Breathitt County Ky. My Haddix family was from Big Branch. Father was James Boyd Haddix, he was the son of Brack and Rebecca (Becky) Tharp Haddix, and Brack was the son of John Boyd Haddix.

Do you have any thing on this Haddix or Napier family?

I was born and raised in Breathitt County and now live in Ohio.

Thank you,

Faye

By Bill Whitt (69.47.33.240) on Monday, June 21, 2004 - 10:50 pm:

My great grandfather Sam Shackelford was born in Breathitt Co., KY in 1852. His father Abner T. Shackelford died in 1857. Abner,s wife Anna married John Whitt shortly thereafter and adopted Sam. Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the adoption certificate?

By Emma Hill (24.143.11.95) on Monday, November 08, 2004 - 11:41 am:

My great grandparents were Alford and Laura Parks. Lived in breathitt county trying to find information if any one could help me it would be greatly appreciated. My grand mother was Emma Parks Hall.

Emma Hill

By Jodi Smith (151.169.1.28) on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 08:27 pm:

My grandfater was Art campbell( 1903 born around) son of James campbell and Nettie Houndshell. James father was John C. Campbell(born ~1858) and he was married to Polly Mcintosh they lived in Breathitt on Troublesom
Creek KY. I am trying to find who John C. Campbells father and mother were. It is rummored that his mother was a cherokee indian with a name sounding like Tempy?

By Jan Carpenter (67.10.118.182) on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 08:39 am:

I am confused about the Carpenter family of Breathitt County in the 1850's and 1860's. I have been told that William Carpenter, b. 1804?, married Sarah "Sallie" Elizabeth Howard b. Abt. 1812. Children : Benjamin, Andrew, Stephen, John, Nancy, Samuel, Malinda, George and William. In 1850, I have found on the census for Breathitt County both Sarah Carpenter, with the correct children and ages by my records and also a Sallie Carpenter with the correct childrens' names and ages. In one she was head of household, in the other was living with son Benjamin. Where she was listed as HOH, there was a George Miller and Abner Miller (children) in the household. Next door was a Owen and Matilda Miller.
In 1860 I found William Carpenter with an Elizabeth and sons Samuel and William approximately the correct ages but a son Harrison that I have no record of.
I don't know if these are the same people or if they are other, either related or unrelated, families.
Can anyone help??

By Tamara (209.163.43.161) on Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 05:16 am:

I am looking on any information on the Hatton family of Breathitt Co. My grandpa, Carl Walter Hatton was born there. His parents were Benjamin Hatton and Nancy McPhearson. Benjamin Hatton's parents were Benjamin Hatton and Arti William. I know that the younger Benjamin Hatton was married twice, his second wife was very much younger than he was. I have information on the McPhearsons, but the Hattons are ellusive.

By Tracy Short (216.78.81.103) on Tuesday, December 07, 2004 - 01:13 pm:

I am looking for Information on the Short Family from Breathitt County, My ggg-father Isaac Short, in paticular, he died from a gun shot wound and I was told that it had something to do with a ongoing family feud. The older generation of my family the ones that are still alive will not tell me anything, I was told history is the past leave it there. But it is mine and my childrens history so I am willing to listen to anyone that can tell me anything about this or anything about the Short family at all. I believe my g-grandmother was Lillian Callahan and was married to Bradley Short, who is the son of Isaac Short, he was also called Ike. Thank you

By lesa taulbee (68.233.90.161) on Wednesday, December 08, 2004 - 07:48 pm:

tracy; have you looked at these web sites:
http://www.kentuckyexplorer.com/nonmembers/KEbook.html
or
www.breathittcounty.com
these websites might lead to some links to more info regarding your ggg-grandfather, isaac short..
also; did you check out census records at this website? good luck

By lesa taulbee (68.233.90.161) on Wednesday, December 08, 2004 - 08:01 pm:

tracy;
meant to add to above message that these sites are
about strong feuds but could lead to more info for
you good luck!

By Donna Osborn (63.186.48.127) on Saturday, January 08, 2005 - 03:55 pm:

I am looking for information about Elisabeth Burton m. James Pendleton Harlan b.1823. They are My husbands Gr Gr Grandparents.

By Marlene Gay Thomas maiden name Miller (204.10.42.10) on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 - 01:47 pm:

Hello. I am Marlene Thomas of Cincinnati OH. My maiden name was Miller. My grandfather was John Dawes Miller and my grandmother was America Napier. I have been told both families are from Breathitt County, Kentucky. America died at 34 years of age in 1927 or 1928. John moved back to Kentucky and died later in life. Any information to help me research my ancestry is appreciated. Thank you.

By tdsmith (206.255.69.230) on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 05:14 pm:

I'm looking for information on James Calvin Hampton b. 1833 in KY. He moved to MO and married (1858) Jemima E. Sappington. I seem to be at a brick wall with information on James C. I can't seem to find him, his parents (maybe from VA) or any siblings. Can anyone help.

Thanks

By TAMMY (64.12.116.134) on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 10:57 am:

I AM RESEARCHING MY FAMILY FROM BREATHITT CO KY THE SURNAMES ARE VIRES,, STRONG ,, SMITH,, MILLER AND GAMBILL THESE ARE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FAMILY THE MILLER AND GAMBILL I THINK IS HOW IT IS SPELLED IS ON MY MOTHERS SIDE THE VIRES STRONG AND SMITH ON MY FATHERS SIDE I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP I CAN GET THANK YOU TAMMY WHEELER

By Sandy Taylor (69.176.50.202) on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 08:38 am:

Does anyone know of an Emily Burns who first married a Sizemore, then later, Hogan Hacker of Clay Co.? She was my Granny Ella Hacker Allen's mother. Relatives insist that she was from Breathitt Co., but I find few Burns records in Breathitt, and I'm pretty sure her second husband was from Clay Co. I'd love to know who her parents were.


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