Merry Christmas from my family to your family!
Published 23 Dec 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Saturday, November 27, 2021
Gone Fishing
Published 27 Nov 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogyblogspot.com/
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Crittenden County, Kentucky Naturalized Citizens July - Oct 1856
A person became a naturalized citizen of the United States after having first filed his intention to do so and disavowing all allegiance to a foreign power. In Kentucky, the intention was filed in county or circuit court and recorded in the court order books (court minutes). The information in the declarations may vary, but usually includes the name of the person, when he filed his petition for naturalization, and to whom he formerly vowed allegiance. The following naturalization records show when the person became a citizen of the United States. These records are abstracted from Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book D (1856-1860).
Edward Sherrer appeared in court & declared he came to the United States from Germany on or about [no date given] while a minor under age 21; bona fide was his intention to become a citizen of the U.S. and to renounce forever all allegiance particularly Louis 6th King of Germany. Upon his oath he declared he will support the Constitution of the U.S. He has resided in the U.S. 5 years, with the first 3 years as a minor. He has behaved as a man of good moral character attached to the principles of the Constitution of the U.S. and well disposed to the good order and happiness of same. Edward Sherrer is admitted a citizen of the United States. [Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book D, p. 77, 31 Jul 1856]
William Laube declared that he came to the U .S. from Prussia on/about 10 Sep 1850 as a minor and & it is bona fide his intention to become a citizen of the U.S. He renounces all allegiance & fidelity to any foreign Prince or sovereignty, particularly the Emperor Czar of Prussia whereof he was a citizen. He will support the Constitution of the U.S. He has resided in the U.S. for 5 years, three of those years as a minor. During that time he behaved as a person of good moral character attached to the principles of the Constitution of the U.S. Laube is admitted as a citizen of the United States. [Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book D, p. 96, 3 Oct 1856]
John Schmidt, alien, produced a certificate that he declared his intention to become a citizen of the U.S. on 22 Jan 1850 in the Supreme Court of New York & also produced proof that he has been a citizen of the U.S. for at least 5 years & a citizen of the state of Kentucky for at least 1 year & during that time has been a peaceful quiet orderly citizen & well disposed to go od order & happiness of same & having declared he renounces all allegiance to any foreign Prince or sovereignty particularly William King of Westenburg of which he was before a citizen & will support the constitution of the U.S. He is declared & admitted a citizen of the United States. [Crittenden Circuit Order Book D, p. 95, 3 Oct 1856]
Jacob Ulman came to the U.S. from Prussia on/about 1st day of July 1850 while a minor; bona fide is his intention to become a citizen of the U.S. and to renounce allegiance to any foreign prince or state, particularly Frederick William the King of Prussia & adduced satisfactory proof to the court that he hath resided in the U.S. for 5 years and for the first 3 years he was a minor. He has behaved as a man of good moral character attached to the principles of the constitution of the U.S. Jacob Ulman is declared to be and is admitted a citizen of the United States. [Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book D, p. 6, 22 Jul 1856]
Final issue of the Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog
Best wishes in your research
Published 18 Nov 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Livingston County, KY African American Marriages 1875 - 1876
Marriages for African American couples for 1875 and 1876 are found in Livingston County Marriage Register for Freedmen 1866-1896 and Bond Book 1A, Livingston County Clerk's Office. For best results, please check for sources.
The following abbreviations are
used: Wit: Witnesses;
B: Bondsman; Reg: Register. BB1A:
Bond Book 1A The
abbreviations and numbers at the end of each entry refer to the book and the
page numbers. For example, Reg: 40-41 refers to Register, pages 40 and 41 and
BB1A:197 refers to Bond Book 1A, page 197.
Lewis Nelson and Huldah Duley married 14 Jan 1875 at Nelson Hibbs. Wit: Ned Hibbs, Nelson Hibbs, David Duly, [signed] Jas. M. Duley, M.G. [Reg:40-41] B: David Duley [BB1A:197]
Alexander Anderson and Evaline Johnson were married 21 Jan 1875 at S.W. Eves residence. Wit: John Hodge, Richmond Stanley. [signed] S.W. Eves, M.G. [Reg:40-41] B: Jerry Johnson [BB1A:199]
Amos Smith and Rebecca Dooms were married 23 May 1875 at the residence of Geo. Dooms. Wit: Henry Green, Columbus Noland. [signed] Rev. H. Gibson. [Reg:40-41] B: Thomas George [BB1A:201]
Anthony Shelby and Lucy Rorer were married 18 Sep 1875 at Benjamin Miles. Witnesses: Joseph Elkins, Henry Grissom, Thos. Turley. [signed] William Grissom, M.B.C. [Reg: 42-43] B: Joseph Elkins [BB1A:203]
Charles Barnett and Belle Preston were married 17 Oct 1875 at Clifford Dooms. Wit: C. Dooms, H. Brown. [signed] Rev. H. Gibson. [Reg: 42-43] B: Rev. H. Gibson [BB1A:205]
William Barnett and Annie Crawford married 4 Nov 1875 at Susan Crawfords. Wit: Peter Barnett, Thos. Barnett and others. [signed] Lank (x his mark) Grissom [Reg: 42-43] B: John Wilson [BB1A: 207]
David Duley and Harriet Davis married 20 May 1876 at J.T. Boyds. Wit: James Gray, Sally Woodyard. [Signed] J.T. Boyd, J.P. [Reg: 42-43] B: James Gray [BB1A:209]
James Gray and Sallie Davis married 9 Jun 1876 at Quincy Alsobrooks. Wit: N.H. Bigham, Quincy Alsobrook. [signed] J.K. Huey, County Judge. [Reg: 42-43] B: David Duley [BB1A:211]
Isaac Bozark and Margaret Taylor married 7 Nov 1876 at James Taylors. Wit: James Taylor, Henry Moore. [signed] John Davis, M.G. [Reg: 44-45] B: Henry Moore. Groom also listed as Isaac Bosharch. [BB1A:213]
Silas Taylor and Miss Clara Marshall married 16 Nov 1876 at the Church in Smithland. Wit: Charles Reed, Miss Clara Hughes. [signed] Anthony Walker, M.G. [Reg: 44-45] B: Charles Reed [BB1A:215]
Mathew Crawford and Mrs. Mariah Sanders married 30 Nov 1876 at Barbara Woods Smithland. [signed] Anthony Walker, Minister M.E. Ch. Wit: Dave Miles, Louisa Hughes, Newton Baker. [Reg: 44-45]. B: John Curley [BB1A: 217]
Jerry Johnson and Miss Nancy Anderson married 24 Dec 1876 at the bride’s residence. Wit: John Weaver, Alexr. Bellamy. [signed] S.W. Eves, M.G. [Reg: 44-45] B: Nathan Sales [BB1A:219]
Last issue of the Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog will be 18 Nov 2021
Published 11 Nov 2021 Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
J. Henry Brouster and Dora J. White
Brouster
J. Henry 1860 – 1927
Dora J.
1868 – 1942
Buried Mapleview Cemetery, Marion, Crittenden County, Kentucky.
J.H. Brouster and Miss Dora White
married 24 February 1897 at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. W.L.
White, of the New Salem neighborhood in Crittenden County.[1]
They had one known child, Reba Brouster Eason, who was born 25 May 1908
Livingston County, Kentucky and died 2001 Richardson, Dallas County, Texas. [2]
James H. and Dora (White) Brouster last appeared together on the 1920 McCracken County, Kentucky census, along with their daughter, Reba, and Dora’s sister, Nona White.[3]
The death certificate for James H. Brouster gives his birth date as 16 June 1860 Kentucky and his death date as 24 Mar 1927. His parents were S.E. Brouster and “Ditter Line." The informant was Reba Brouster”[4]
A brief note of James H. Brouster’s death appeared in a Paducah newspaper. The notice stated he was age 66 when he died at his home near Reidland. The body was to be shipped to Marion, where the funeral services were to be held.” [5]
Following the death of James H. Brouster, Dora Brouster moved to Texas, where she was enumerated on the 1940 Dallas, Dallas County census. She was listed as a housekeeper in the household of Ida Brown, 39 year old widow, born in Texas. [6] Dora died 5 April 1942 in Dallas, Texas. [7]
[1]
Crittenden Press, 25 September 1897, p. 3.
[2]
Find A Grave Memorial #107633333, Reba Eason, buried Restland Memorial Park,
Dallas County, Texas beside her husband, Sidney Eastborn Eason.
[3]
1920 McCracken County, Kentucky census, Roll T625_589. [/ 26A. E.D. 153,
household of James H. Brouster, Ancestry.com.
[4]
Kentucky Death Certificate #0758, James H. Brouster, “Ditter Line” probably
refers to the surname “Ditterline.” Ancestry.com
[5] Paducah
News-Democrat, 25 March 1927, p. 12, Newspapers.com.
[6]
1940 Dallas, Dallas County, Texas census, Roll m-t0627-04180, p. 5A, E.D.
255-256, Ancestry.com.
[7] Death Certificate #16304, Mrs. Mrs. Isadora J. Brouster; parents: William White and Nancy Hanks, both born Kentucky. Informant was Mrs. Reba Eason. Deceased was to be buried in Marion, Kentucky.
Last issue of the Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog will be 18 November 2021.
Published 9 Nov 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Crittenden County, Kentucky Strays 1845 - 1846
Strays usually refer to livestock, but can refer, also, to boats found adrift. The found item was taken before the local justice of the peace, appraised and a small fee was paid. The “finder had to swear he had not changed, defaced, or altered any marks or brands on the item. If no one claimed it after a period of time, the found item could become the property of the finder.
Stray records are a good way to place a person in a particular place and at a particular time. They can also be helpful in locating t he residence of a person who did not own land. Crittenden County stray records begin in the spring of 1842 and are recorded in Stray Book 1842-1914, which is located in the Crittenden County Clerk’s Office in Marion, Kentucky.
Taken up by Robert Wilson living near Clement’s Mill, two stray mares, one appraised to $20 by John Travis and Daniel Travis and the other praised [sic] to $15. 2 Jan 1845. S.L. Phillips, J.P.
Taken up as strays by John W. Wallace at Wallace’s Ferry on the Ohio River opposite Cave in Rock, two horse mares, one appraised to $25 and the other appraised to $10 by Richd. Elson and H.J. Minner. 8 Feb 1845, R.H. Haynes, J.P.
Taken up as a stray by Jonathan Belt, one sow appraised to $1.75 before John W. Denton. 12 Feb 1845. J.D. Gregory, J.P.
Taken up as a stray by James Travis, living on the road leading from Luntersville[?] to William Wallaces ferry 6 miles from the ferry, a roan mare and “it appears like hur Tale has Bin broke near her Rump” appraised to $20 by J. Johnson and Jesse B. Champion. 9 Apr 1845. A. Larrowe, J.P.
Taken up by William B. Linn on or near the Ohio River, one stray horse appraised to $50 by Henry Watson & John W. Denton. 17 May 1845. James Cruce, J.P.
Taken up as a stray by Henry Yeakey, living 10 miles north of Marion, a bay horse & a fine riding horse appraised to $50 by William Canady & John Lellier[?]. 8 May 1845. J.W. Headley, J.P.
Taken up as strays by Jeremiah F. Reynolds living on the waters of Pigeon Roost near Trade water, four head of cattle, one appraised to $4; the second one a small steer appraised $1.12 ½ ; the third one a steer appraised to $2 and the fourth one a bull appraised to 87 ½ cents. The cattle were valued by John Price Jan 15. 1st day May 1845. P. Clinton, J.P.
Taken up as a stray by Thos. H. Wallace near the mouth of Hurricane, a brindle steer appraised to $4 by Richd. Elson, Harvey J. Minner and James H. Harman. 6 Jan 1846. R.H. Haynes, J.P.
Taken up by Williamson Ashley, 2 year old heifer calves appraised to $1.50 each by Theo. Killen & William Duncan. 9 Feb 1846.
Taken up by Theo Killen, one yoke of oxen, appraised to $18 by Aswell Bennett & Chesley Wheeler. 4 Feb 1846. D.W. Carter, J.P.
Taken up by Chesley Wheeler, one
red & white pided steer appraised to $4.50 by John R. Linn & Ambrose
Wheeler. 5 Feb 1846. D.W. Carter, J.P.
Taken up by John W. Jenkins in Crittenden County near to Emboden’s Mill on Tradewater , one dark bay mare praised [sic] to $35 by John Travis and H.M. Crowell. 16 Dec 1845. S.L. Phillips, J.P.
Taken up as stray by Isack Dillbeck living near Montezume, a white cow appraised to $5 by Thomas Pullem and William Simpson. 27 Jan 1846. Martin Williams, J.P.
Taken up by Warren Cooksey, one red cow worth $8 and one old bull worth $1.50 appraised by Andrew Stephenson & L.D.H. Finly. 21 Feb 1846. D.W. Carter, J.P.
H.W. Sanders taken up 4 head of cattle valued at $13 & appraised by Ambrose Wheeler & John Dodd. 7 Mar 1846. D.W. Carter, J.P.
Taken up as a stray by George W. Long living 2 ½ miles south of Marion, one bay mare appraised to $25 by Philip Thurmond & Andrew J. Hill. 28 Apr 1846. J.W. Headley, J.P.
Taken up as a stray by John F. Duncan living 14 miles south west of Marion, a sorrel mare appraised to $20 by James Duvall & Shirley Tisdale. 29 Apr 1846. J.W. Headley, J.P.
Taken u p as a stray by Little Berry Allison, one sorrell mare appraised to $35 by David McCluskey & Alfred Moore. 10 Jul 1846. J.D. Gregory, J.P.
Taken up as a stray by Polly M. Thennon[?] of Crittenden County, one red steer appraised to $1.50 by S. Young and Ely Marvell. 18 Mar 1846. J.D. Gregory, J.P.
Taken up by George W. Hill, one black worth $25 appraised by C.L. Duncan & P. Smith. 16 May 1846. D.W. Carter, J.P.
Taken up by E.H. Porter, residing on the road leading from Marion to the mouth of Cypress on Tradewater, one bay horse appraised to $30 b Henry King and Ingram Lucus. 3 Dec 1846. Jos. Hughes, J.P.
Taken up by John M. Elder, one bay mare appraised to $10 by James E. Jackson & A.E. Mays. 26 Nov 1846. J.D. Gregory, J.P.
Taken up by Robt. H. Hale of Crittenden County near the sugar grove meeting house, one bay horse praised to $15 by James Hugh and Andrew J. Hill. 15 Oct 1846. S.L. Phillips, J.P.
Taken up by Reuben Bennet, one bay mare appraised to $17 by Silas H. Stone & William Moore. 25 Sep 1846. J.D. Gregory, J.P.
Taken up by John Hoggerd living 6 miles south east of the Cole mines on the rode leading from Marion to Nunns ferry on Tradewater, a sorrel mare appraised to $30. 19 Sep 1846. P. Clinton, J.P.
Taken up as strays by Wm. Hurt at Hurts Mill on the piney fork of Trade Water, 11 head of [blank] praised to $16.50 by Wm. R. Asher & G.F. Clement. 15 Dec 1846. S.L. Phillips, J.P.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Dear Readers
The first issue of the Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog was published in Oct 2007. During the next 14 years, my goal was to post material that would appeal to historians and genealogists, especially for those living outside western Kentucky. The result was over 1760 posts - that amounts to a lot of research and even more words!
I have met a number of people who have enriched my life, many of whom I now count as friends. Thank you to those who have graciously shared your research as well as your brick walls. Your generosity is heart warming.
I have thoroughly enjoyed researching and writing the blog, but it is time for it to end and for me to work on my own families. So, the last post of the Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog will appear 18 Nov 2021.
Best wishes and thank you for reading this blog. It's been fun and I wish you success in your research.
Brenda
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Webster County, Kentucky Estate Administrators 1861
Administrators of estates were usually appointed in county court shortly after a person's death. Therefore, you get an approximate death date by the date of the administrator’s appointment. The appointment will be recorded in the county court minutes and in a separate administrator's bond book in Webster County. The administrator was required to post bond with at least one person as surety to guarantee the faithful performance of his duties as administrator. The following information comes from Webster County, Kentucky Court Order Book 1860 - 1866 as well as Administrator Bond Book 1860-1871. The page number in the County Court Order Book is at the end of the entry. As a rule there is more information in the county court order book, but the wise researcher will also check the bond book.
M.C. Doris was appointed administrator of the estate of L.A. Doris dec’d. 9 Feb 1861. Surety: J.A. Jenkins. [p. 78]
On application of Perry J. Whitsel, he was granted administration of the estate of Henry Gates dec’d. 13 Feb 1861. Sureties: John W. Osburn, Henry J. Nevell. [p. 79]
Benedict Boone was granted administration of the estate of Henry Boills dec’d. 18 Feb 1861. Sureties: Leo M. Boone, Edward Skinner. [p. 82]
Williamson Littlepage was granted administration of the estate of Henry J. Littlepage dec’d. 25 Feb 1861. Surety: N.M. Couch. [p. 87]
James J. McKinley was appointed administrator of the estate of Malinda Imboden dec’d. 8 Mar 1861. Surety: John R. Graham. [p. 91]
George W. Wynn was appointed administrator of the estate of H.H. Davis dec’d. 8 Mar 1861. Sureties: Joel Blackwell, E.L. Price. [p. 91]
William L. Williams was granted administration of the estate of Martha B. Gore. 3 Apr 1861. Surety: George A. Rudy. [p. 99]
George A. Rudy was granted administration of the estate of Newton Sisk dec’d. 15 Apr 1861. Surety: E.L. Price. [p. 100]
Thomas H. Ashby was granted administration of the estate of Western Sellers dec’d. 15 Apr 1861. Surety: Ben B. Hancock. [p. 100]
Thomas Dills was granted administration of the estate of John Dills dec’d. 17 Apr 1861. Surety: Samuel W. Kilgore. [p. 104]
Edward Skinner was appointed administrator of the estate of Benjamin McClendon. 1 May 1861. Sureties: Noah N. Johnson, Saml. P. Shirley, Jas. C. Wallace. [p. 110]
James Baker was granted administration of the estate of William M. Holeman. 19 Jul 1861. Surety: William Lisman. [p. 116]
James Crowley and John W. Reynolds were granted administration of the estate of William J. Crowley. 12 Aug 1861. Sureties: J.K. Thompson, B.D. Winstead. [p. 122]
On motion of Axion Skinner, ordered that administration with will annexed granted him for the estate of Francis Marion Rice dec’d. 16 Dec 1861. Surety: Edward Rice. [p. 151]
Published 28 October 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/
Thursday, October 21, 2021
No Shopping on Sunday in Smithland 1885
Wikipedia tells us that Blue laws or Sunday laws were designed to restrict or ban some or all Sunday activities for religious or secular reasons. Some Blue laws also restricted shopping on specific days. The following notice was posted in a conspicuous place on Court street in Smithland according to the Sentinel, a newspaper published in Smithland. It was re-printed in the Hickman, Kentucky Courier on 3 Oct 1884, page 5, according to Newspapers.com
NOTICE
To the merchants in the Town of Smithland, Ky.: You are hereby notified that after this date any dealer or dealers in merchandise or groceries that is found guilty of keeping open doors or selling goods or groceries on the Sabbath day, will be reported to the Grand Jury at the next term of court, unless in case of sickness or death, and if you do not heed this notice, you will after January, 1885. For it is a shame for any man that is raising a family to teach them such, or set such an example. If you do not believe that there is a hereafter, for the people’s sake have respect for the day; for there are people in this town that do believe that there is a God and a hereafter, too. Now remember the above notice for there is a law to protect us, and we intend having it carried out to the letter. A Law Abiding Citizen
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
In The News 1907
Citizens of Crittenden County,
Kentucky depended on the local newspapers to keep them informed of what was
happening in the county and surrounding area. The following items appeared in
the Crittenden Record Record-Press on Thurs., 14 Feb 1907, page 4.
For business reasons the Editors of The Crittenden Press and The Crittenden Record have agreed on a consolidation of the two papers; all subscriptions to both papers will be filled by The Crittenden Press-Record which will be issued each Thursday. The Press-Record will be edited by the editors of the Press and Record, S.M. Jenkins and Geo. M. Crider, each of them will continued to do everything in his power for the promotion of the welfare of Marion and contiguous territory, in a moral as well as a business way.
Judge J.P Pierce returned Thursday from Florida where he spent several weeks for the restoration of his health.
Dr. and Mrs. W.H. Kirk of Morley, Miss. are expected in the city about March 1st to visit her sister, Mrs. Jas. L. Travis.
Mr. Hugh Wilborn & Miss Johnnie Fritts were married Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. at the gate of Rev. W.T. Oakley.
Mrs. W.O. Tucker returned Thurs. night from a visit to her parents in Frankfort, Ky.
Mrs. Lola Davidson expects to leave Friday for the Cincinnati markets to purchase her spring stock of millinery. She will go by Danville, Ky. to visit her son, Archie, who is attending college there.
Miss Mae Hoyt, of Sturgis, passed through town the first of the week, en route to Tolu. She was the guest of Miss Maggie Moore while here.
Lost – on Thurs., Feb. 7, 1907, between John Nunn farm and Harry Culley’s, a pair of gold rimmed spectacles in square case. Finder return them and be rewarded. [signed] Joel A.C. Pickens.
Published 19 Oct 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Indentures of Apprenticeship - Lyon County, Kentucky 1866-1867
After the Civil War, many former slave children were left
with no means of support and were often bound out to people in the community,
sometimes their former owners, to learn a trade. In exchange for food, lodging,
clothing and medical attention, the apprentice was to faithfully serve his or
her master. At the expiration of the term, the apprentice was to receive a new
suit of clothing and a sum of money. Males were to receive $100 and females
were to receive $50, but only if they were not taught to read and write. [1]
The Indentures of Apprenticeship for freedmen can be found in county court
order books (court minutes) as well as in a separate bond book, Indenture of
Apprenticeship for People of Color Book A 1866-1908. In the entries below, OB signifies County
Court Order Book. For best results, it is wise to research both the County
Court Order Books and the Indenture of Apprenticeship bond book.
24 Oct 1866: On motion of C.M. Shelby, summons issued against Old Emily and Old Will to appear on first day of next term to show cause, if any they can, why Sarah, Jesse and Jeff should not be taken from their custody and bound out as apprentices to some fit & proper person to learn some good trade and this motion continued. [OB B, p. 8] 28 Jan 1867: C.M. Shelby vs Old Emily &c: On plaintiff’s motion, this act is dismissed without prejudice. [OB B, p. 21]
24 Oct 1866: It appearing that Isadora Nettles a negro infant orphan formerly the slave of Moses Stone & Stone being willing to take Isadora as an apprentice to the trade of cooking, washing &c, ordered that Isadora be bound as an apprentice to Moses Stone from this date until she arrives at age 18. [OB B, pp. 8] [2]
25 Dec 1866: Thomas Cattlett, age 12 and formerly the slave of Thomas W. Catlett. The father of the boy, Lewis Cattlett, is unfit to bring him up properly. [OB B, p. 16]
14 Jan 1867: Frank Jackson, a free boy of color and formerly the slave of John W. Jackson, is bound to John W. Jackson as an apprentice. [OB B, p. 17]
14 Jan 1867: Ratio Young, a free boy of color and formerly the slave of William H. Young, is bound to William H. Young as an apprentice. [OB B, p. 17]
14 Jan 1867: Chapman Young, free boy of color and formerly the slave of William H. Young, is bound to William H. Young. Said apprentice is now 10 years old. [OB B, p. 17-18]
28 Jan 1867: Levi Lester, free boy of color and formerly the slave of James Lester, is bound to James Lester. Levi is now 14 years old. [OB B, p. 18]
25 Mar 1867: Barnett Rice, free boy of color, bound to N.N. Rice, Barnett is formerly the slave of N.N. Rice, until the boy is age 21, he now being age 10. [OB B, p. 35]
22 Apr 1867: Manerva Carney, free girl of color and formerly a slave of Washington Carney, is bound to sd. Washington as an apprentice until she is age 18, she now being 15 years old. [OB B, p. 41]
23 Dec 1867: Agness Wilson, infant orphan of color has no estate and John Leech having signified willingness to take Agness as an apprentice to the trade of cooking until she is 18 years old, she now being age 9 years. [OB B, p. 98]
[1] Acts
of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Passed at the
Session of the General Assembly which was Begun and Held in the City of
Frankfort, on Monday, the fourth day of December, 1865, Chapter 621, p. 49,
(Frankfort: State Printing Office), 1866.
[2]
1870 Lyon County, Kentucky census, Eddyville, Dist. 1, Roll M593_484, p. 14B,
Ancestry.com. Isado B. Settles, age 13 and born Arkansas is listed in
the household of Moses Stone, age 57 and born Kentucky; Cate Stone, age 46 and
born Tennessee and W.F. Stone, age 8 and born Kentucky.
Published 14 Oct 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Appointment of Guardians - Crittenden County 1882
A guardian was appointed when a person was unable to act for himself or was a minor (under the age of 21 years). The parents may or may not have been living. At the age of 14, a minor could choose his own guardian. If under the age of 14, the county court appointed the guardian. The guardian was required to execute a bond with a surety also signing. If the parents were deceased or unable to provide for the minor children, instead of the appointment of a guardian, the children were likely apprenticed to someone in the community to learn a trade. The guardian appointments listed below can be found in Crittenden County, Kentucky Court Order Book 7 (Oct 1881 – Dec 1882)
It appearing that Wm. Peyton Early, minor over age 14, has no guardian (his parents being dead), and at the request of said minor, R.B. Darr is appointed his guardian. Surety: S. Hodge. [OB 7, p. 47, 2 Jan 1882]
It appearing that James Matthews, guardian for the Franklin heirs has received nothing for the heirs, therefore Matthews is permitted to resign as guardian. [OB 7, p. 63, 13 Feb 1882]
L.C. Frazier was appointed guardian for his infant children, Julia Ann & Edward C. Frazier, both under the age of 14. Surety: W.H. Koon. [OB 7, p. 67, 14 Feb 1882]
F.M. Smart was appointed guardian for Robert M. Pogue, minor heir at law of Joseph Pogue dec’d. Surety: Jas. B. Carter. [OB 7, p. 74, 13 Mar 1882]
A.J. Sunderland was appointed guardian for George E. & Malvina A. McKinney, minor heirs of G.W. McKinney dec’d. Both are under the age of 14. Surety: J.A. Davidson. [OB 7, p. 74, 13 Mar 1882]
W.N. Franklin made choice of D.H. Oliver as his guardian, Franklin being over age of 14 years. Sureties: A.B. Wicker & J.P. Pierce. [OB 7, p. 74, 13 Mar 1882]
Green A. Franklin, over age 14, made choice of F.M. Jones as his guardian. Surety: J.P. Pierce. [OB 7, p. 74, 13 Mar 1882]
It was the wish of Mrs. Hamby, the mother of L.C. & C.L. Hill, minor heirs of L.M. Hill dec’d, that H.P. Jacobs should be appointed guardian for said minors. Surety: George W. Cruce. [OB 7, p. 103, 22 May 1882]
F.M. Jennings was appointed guardian for Lula A. LaRue, minor heir of K.P. LaRue dec’d. Sureties: W.J. LaRue & J.W. Guess. [OB 7, p. 109, 12 Jun 1882]
Joseph B. Phillips was appointed guardian for Nora Tudor, under the age of 14 and the minor heir of George Tudor dec’d. Surety: R.W. McCollum. [OB 7, p. 110, 26 Jun 1882]
Jessie McCoy, over 14 years old and the orphan of Nellie A. McCoy dec’d, made choice of John F. Woods for her guardian. Sureties: P.H. Woods & D. Woods. [OB 7, p. 114, 26 Jul 1882]
John B. Koon was appointed guardian for Dora Wright, under 14 and the orphan of George H. Wright dec’d. Surety: T.C. Campbell. [OB 7, p. 130, 11 Sep 1882]
It appearing that Mrs. P.E. Williams has settled her accounts as guardian for her children, John B., A.V. & I.B. Williams, she tendered her reservation. On motion of Mrs. P.E. Williams and appearing it is the request of A.V. & I.V. Williams, over the age of 14, she be appointed their guardian. Surety: G.F. Williams. [OB 7, p. 133, 23 Sep 1882]
Nancy A. Dempsey was appointed guardian for James T. & Chas. T. Dempsey, under age 14 and heirs of J.H. Dempsey. Surety: Mary Ellen Dempsey. [OB 7, p. 135, 28 Sep 1882]
J.W. Holomon was appointed guardian for Alta Wright, orphan minor child (under age 14) of Newt & Josie Wright dec’d. Surety: W.K. Bibb. [OB 7, p. 164, 1 Nov 1882]
Netter Smith (colored), minor above the age of 14, made choice of Louis Wilson as his guardian. Surety: W.M. Morgan. [OB 7, p. 183, 23 Dec 1882]
Published 7 Oct 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Crittenden County Naturalization Records 1851 - Jan 1856
A person became a naturalized citizen of the
United States after having first filed his intention to do so and disavowing
all allegiance to a foreign power. In Kentucky, the intention was filed in
county or circuit court and recorded in the court order books (court
minutes). The information in the intentions may vary, but usually
includes the name of the person, when he filed his petition for naturalization,
and to whom he formerly vowed allegiance. He also promised to support the Constitution
of the United States. After a period of time (it varied according to the
current laws), the applicant returned to court to finalize the process and
become a citizen. The applicant could begin the process in one state and have
it finalized in a different state. The following information has been
abstracted from the court order books listed at the end of the specified
entries.
Charles Busha made declaration 11 Oct 1847 in Allegany County, Pennsylvania of his intention to become a citizen of the U.S. Formerly a subject of the King of Prussia. Declared a citizen of the U.S. [Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book B, p . 91, 26 May 1851]
John Hines made declaration of his intention to become a citizen 13 Oct 1841 in Allegany County, Meriland [sic]; formerly a subject of the Prince of Hepsie Castle[1], he is declared to be a citizen of the U.S. [Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book B, pp 91, 92, 26 May 1851]
Henry Cisenbirt declared his intention to become a citizen 5 June 1848 in Allegany County, Pennsylvania formerly a subject of the King of Prussia. Declared a citizen of the U.S. [Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book B, p. 92, 26 May 1851]
Edward Walton came to the U.S. from Great Brittain [sic] on or about 1840 whilst a minor; formerly a subject of Victoria Queen of Great Brittain. Declared a citizen of the U.S. [Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book B, p . 92, 25 May 1851]
John Manjin came to the U.S. from the Republic of France on or about 1839 whilst a minor. Admitted a citizen of the U.S. [Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book B, pp 93-94, 26 May 1851]
Leonard P. Gingard came to the U.S. in 1829 while a minor; formerly a citizen of the Republic of France. He is admitted as a citizen of the U.S. [Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book B, p. 94, 26 May 1851]
William Hine age 31; born in a province of Hesse Cassel, a dukedom of the Kingdom of Prussia; landed in the U.S. on 1st day of June 1849. [Intention. Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book B, p. 250, 29 Jun 1852]
Alexander Levi, came to the U.S. on or about June 1848; subject of Frederick King of Prussia. [Intention. Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book B, p. 240, 22 Dec 1851] Declared a citizen of the U.S. [Circuit Court Order Book B, p. 537, 3 Jan 1854]
Isaac Levi came to the U.S. Dec 1847; Subject of Frederick King of Prussia [Intention. Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book 240, 22 Dec 1851] Admitted as a citizen of the U.S. [Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book B, p. 530, 2 Jan 1854]
Thomas Edward came to the U.S. in June 1849 & landed at the Port of New York; he is now 27 years old; is a subject of Victoria Queen of Great Britain & Ireland. [Intention. Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book B, p. 443, 27 Jun 1853]
Frederic Grihard made intention to become a citizen 27 May 1851 in Court of Quarter Sessions in Allegany County, Pennsylvania; formerly a subject of the Duke of Hesse Cassel. Declared a citizen of the U.S. [Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book B, p. 452, 28 Jun 1853]
Jobe Phittimore came to the U.S. in May 1847; 36 years old; born in England; subject of Victoria Queen of Great Britain & Ireland. [Intention. Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book B, p. 443, 27 Jun 1853] Met requirements for citizenship and declared a citizen. [Crittenden Circuit Order Book C, pp 212-213, 16 Jul 1855]
John Darby came to the U.S. on or about 8 Apr 1852 from city of Bristol in Great Britain; subject of Victoria Queen of Great Britain. [Intention. Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book B, p. 554, 6 Jan 1854] Darby amends previous statement: came to U.S. 1832 instead of 1852. Declared a citizen. [Crittenden Circuit Court Order Book C, p. 328, 17 Jan 1856]
[1]
Should this be Hesse Cassel?
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Livingston County, Kentucky Free Persons of Color 1852
The following is a list of Free Negroes That Are Under Age in 1852. They are listed immediately following the 1852 Livingston County Tax List. Although it is titled as a list of county residents under age (i.e. under 21 years old), two persons are shown as over age 21 years. The tax lists are digitized and accessible on FamilySearch and also available on microfilm in some Kentucky area libraries as well as the Kentucky Dept for Libraries and Archives. I read the list on microfilm.
Nancy Jane Dover – Mulatto – age 5
Minta Howard – Mulatto – age 11
Fedrick Howard – Mulatto – age 15
Eliah Howard – Negro – age 12
Amanda Marks – Mulatto – age 22
Jane Henry – Mulatto – age 12
Lydia Henry – Mulatto – age 7
Mary A. Bowles – Mulatto – age 13
John J. Bowles – Mulatto – age 9
Minerva Bowles – Mulatto – age 8
George R. Bowles – Mulatto – age 4
Thomas F. Bowls - Mulatto – age 2
Lewis Harns – Mulatto – age 16
Mary Demery – Negro – age 10
Harriett Gordon – Negro – age 28
Austin – Negro – age 56
Hannah Davis – Negro – age 65
Jacob Forbush – Mulatto – age 48
Bazzel Jenkins – Mulatto – age 18
Bazzel Jenkins – Mulatto – age 39
James Jefferson – Mulatto – age 25
Henry Ann – Negro – age 55
Jane Bolls – Mulatto – age 65
William Bowls – Negro – age 27
Lucinda Bowls – Mulatto – age 28
Mary Betz – Negro – age 30
Minta Jenkins – Negro – age 39
John Dickinson – Mulatto – age 34
Betty Densary – Mulatto – age 30
Lydia Howard – Mulatto – age 47
Edmund McCawley – Mulatto – [blank]
Henry Jenkins – Mulatto – age 21
Levi Gordon – Negro – age 52
Willis – Negro – age 81
Bleuford Morland – Mulatto – age 41
Mary Leech – Mulatto – age 24
Barhaba Willis – Mulatto – age 38
Emily Moreland – Mulatto – age 26
Bob Smith – Negro – age 68
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Emancipation of Underage Sons 1885
Parents sometimes emancipated
an underage child, allowing the child to act for himself as if he were of legal age. These
emancipations may be found among the county court order books (court minutes)
or in the deed books. The following emancipations are recorded in Crittenden
County Court Order Book 8 (1885-1887).
“This day came S.N. Marvel and upon his motion, and it appearing to the court that S.N. Marvel is the Father of B.G. Marvel, a male under twenty one years of age and being now in his nineteenth year of age, and it further appearing that S.N. Marvel desires to & moves the Court for an order Emancipating his Son B.G. Marvel and vesting B.G. Marvel with the title to certain property which appears to the Court to have been acquired by the industry of B.G. Marvel & here in after and the Court being sufficiently advised, It is therefore ordered by the Court that B.G. Marvel be & he is hereby Emancipated & set free from his Father S.N. Marvel & that he the sd. B.G. Marvel is the owner of one Iron Gray filly, one year old, Two Sows & Eleven pigs each, sd. sows are both black, one has white spots & the other yellowish spots, And Four acres of Tobacco, now growing on the farm of S.N. Marvel in Crittenden Co, Ky. Free from any & all Claims of S.N. Marvel.” [1]
“On motion, R.S. Binkley appeared in open Court and asked the Court to make an order on its public record Emancipating his son, R.E. Binkley. It is therefore ordered by the Court that R.E. Binkley, son of R.S. Binkley, be and is Emancipated & released from the Services of his father, R.S. Binkley and that he is authorized to act, Hold property, Trade & do for him Self free from the control of his father, as though he was twenty one years of age, and any property that he may acquire by his labour & skill shall be enjoyed by him & his assigns free from the control of his Father R.S. Binkley.”[2]
[1]
Crittenden County Court Order Book 8, pp 64-65, 15 July 1885.
[2]
Crittenden County Court Order Book 8, p 128, 14 Dec 1885.
Published 16 Sep 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Revolutionary War Service - John Jones
By the law of the 18th of March 1818, indigent officers of the Revolutionary War were entitled to $20 per month and privates who were indigent were entitled to $8 per month. They had to have served not less than nine months in the Continental Line during the war. One of those indigent soldiers was John Jones who lived in Caldwell County, Kentucky in 1818.
“Personally appeared in Court John Jones a citizen of this County and made oath that he enlisted in the Continental army in the first Pennsylvania Regiment in September 1775 and continued in said Regiment until after the battle of Guilford in North Carolina when he was discharged by order of Genl. Wayne which discharge he gave to the person when he Sold his land or otherwise lost and being old infirm and a Cripple claims the benefit of the law passed the 18th March 1818 for the benefit of Continental Soldiers – which is ordered to be certified to the Secretary of War.”[1]
[1]
Deposition of John Jones, Caldwell County, Kentucky Court Order Book B, p 226,
28 April 1818.
Published 14 Sep 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Livingston County, Kentucky Agreement 1805
The following document is filed in Livingston County Circuit Court Miscellaneous Papers (Agreements), Accession #1986-293, Box 2, 1820-1830 at the Kentucky Dept for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky.
Articles of Agreement between Sally Parker and David McClanahan … Witnesseth that McClanahan has rented from this time until the first day of January next a plantation lying on the Eddy Creek of the sd. Sally Parker for which he is to pay her Ten bushels per acre for all [illegible] the cleared land on sd. place that is in repair and fit for cultivation and to deliver sd. place at the time above specified in the same repair that it is at present and to pay the rent at the customary time of gathering corn in the fall. 22 February 1805. [signed] Sally Parker, David McClanahan.
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Nuncupative Will of John Duncan 1840
A nuncupative will is sometimes called a death bed will
and is stated orally before witnesses by a person shortly before his death.
Following the death, the will is put into writing and produced in court. The
nuncupative will of John Duncan can be found in Caldwell County, Kentucky Court
Order Book (court minutes) F2, page 203,
Monday 17 Aug 1840.
This day Henry Machen Senr. And Jonathan C. Stone appeared in open Court and being duly Sworn declared on oath that John Duncan deceased declared in their presence at his own dwelling house in this County about a day and a half before his death as his nuncupative Will, that he wished his just debts to be first paid, and the balance of his property to go to his wife if she was the longest liver, during her life. Whereupon the Same is established as the Nuncupative Will of the John Duncan deceased. Whereupon on motion of Mary Duncan the widow of said decedent, It is ordered that Letters of administration with Will annexed be granted her on the estate of John Duncan in open Court took the oath required by law and together with John J. Duncan, her Security, entered into and acknowledged bond in the premises payable to the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the penalty of $500 conditioned according to law. And on further motion It is ordered that Christopher H. Jones, Wm. Sparkman & Wash. Grubbs be and they are hereby appointed commissioners to appraise the estate of sd. decedent and report &c.
Published 2 Sep 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Livingston County, Kentucky Emancipations 1848
Slaves in Kentucky were emancipated by their owner petitioning the county court or being set free through a provision in the owner’s last will and testament. To guarantee the former slave would not become a charge upon the county, a bond with security was signed by a responsible local citizen. The following emancipations are recorded in Livingston County Court Order Book K. The notation at the end of each entry lists the date of the deed of emancipation and the book and page number in the court order book. For example, 5 June 1848, OB K:23 signifies the record is found in Book K, page 23, 5 June 1848. Sec: refers to the security on the bond.
It appearing that Bazel late the slave of Wm. Jenkins dec’d was by Jenkins’ last Will & Testament emancipated and John Smith, administrator with will annexed assenting, ordered that clerk of this court issue to Bazel a certificate of his freedom upon giving bond with security in penalty of $500 that Bazel not become a charge upon any county in this commonwealth. Bond given with Henry F. Given as security. Bazel is of following description: aged 37 years, 5 feet 11 inches high, light mulatto color with a large scar on his right wrist occasioned by a burn. [OB K:23] 5 June 1848.
A Deed of Emancipation from Levi Gordon (a free man of color) to his slave Harriet was produced in court and the clerk of court ordered to issue to Harriet a certificate of her freedom upon her giving bond with security in penalty of $500 conditioned that she shall not become a charge upon any county in this Commonwealth. Harriet is ascertained to be of the following description: aged 25 years, medium form, height 5 feet & ½ inches, dark mulatto color with 2 scars from a burn on her right arm & a scar on her right forefinger, also a small scar near the left eye. Sec: Richd. Moore. [OB K:24] 5 June 1848.
Also, on 5 June 1848, Richard Moore of Livingston County, Kentucky presented to the county court deeds of emancipation for six slaves: William, Lenoy, Homer, Philip, Augustus and Milton. Richard Moore signed security on the bond for each of the former slaves, stating that each person would receive a certificate of his freedom upon giving bond in the penalty of $500. A physical description completed each entry in the county court order book.
A Deed of Emancipation from Richard Moore to his slave William, who is aged 22 years, 5 feet 9 ½ inches high, light mulatto color, scar on his right knee which is somewhat stiff and of medium form. [OB K:28] 5 June 1848
A deed of Emancipation from Richard Moore of Livingston County to his slave Lenoy, who is aged 17 years, 5 feet 9 inches high, of medium form and of light mulatto color. [OB K:28] 5 June 1848
A Deed of Emancipation from Richd. Moore to his slave Homer,[1] who is aged 20 years, 5 feet 8 ½ inches high, of medium form and light mulatto color & with a scar or lump on outside of his little finger, it having been a small finger taken off in infancy. [OB K:29] 5 June 1848
A Deed of Emancipation from Richard Moore to his slave Philip, who is aged 19 years, height 6 feet, slender form, of light mulatto color and has a scar on the left hand near the root of his fore finger. [OB K:29] 5 June 1848
A Deed of Emancipation from Richard Moore to his slave Augustus, who is aged 13 years, height 5 feet, 2 inches, of medium form, of light mulatto color and no marks on his person. [OB K:30] 5 June 1848
A Deed of Emancipation from Richard Moore to his slave Milton, who is age 15, height 5 ½ feet high, medium form, of light mulatto color and a small scar on the back of his neck on the left hand side. [OB K:30] 5 June 1848
[1] 1850
Pope County, Illinois census, Roll 125, p. 265a, Ancestry.com. Homer is the only former slave of Richard
Moore who was located after being emancipated.
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Revolutionary War Service - William Gholson
By the law of the 18th of March 1818, indigent officers of the Revolutionary War were entitled to $20 per month and privates who were indigent were entitled to $8 per month. They had to have served not less than nine months in the Continental Line during the war. One of those indigent soldiers was William Gholson of Caldwell County, Kentucky. His deposition and affidavit, along with those of others, are recorded in Caldwell County Court Order Books B and C.
“William Gholson an Indigent Revolutionary soldier of the old Continental Army personally appeared in court in order to be heard respecting his being entitled to the benefit of the law of the 18th of March 1818 Entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and Naval service of the United States during the Revolutionary War, and being duly proven Testifies that in January 1777 he Enlisted in Capt. John Spottswoods Company tenth Virginia Regt. Of Continental Troops for three years and that he continued with the Army until Charleston fell into the hands of the British and that he made his escape from the enemy the 14th day of June 1780 when he returned home having served the time of his enlistment. He further swears that from his reduced circumstances he needs the assistance of his country for support.”[1]
“On motion of William Gholson who produced his affidavit … ‘State of Kentucky Caldwell County on this 24th day of July 1820, personally appeared in open Court being a court of record for William Gholson aged 62 years resident in said county … doth declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows – that he enlisted in the month of January 1777 in the tenth Virginia Regiment Commanded by Colonel Edward Stevens for the term of three years in Captain John Spottswoods Company for the Virginia line on the Continental establishment, all of which is contained in his original declaration which a bears date of May 25th 1818 on which he has received a pension, certificate number 14.592.
“And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on 18th of March 1818 and I have not since by gift sale or disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled “An Act to provide for certain person[s] engaged in the land an naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war” passed on the 18th March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. And I further declare I have no property except $30 which is due me from T.C. Gholson, my occupation at present is that of teaching a small Country School, and not able to labor for a living … I have one son named Richard D. Gholson aged about 16 years who is unable to render me any great service in procuring subsistence. [signed] Wm. Gholson 24th day July 1820.” [2]
[1] Deposition
of William Gholson, Revolutionary War service, Caldwell County, Kentucky County
Court Order Book B, p. 235, 25 May 1818.
[2] Affidavit
of William Gholson, Revolutionary War service, Caldwell County, Kentucky County
Court Order Book C, pp 202-203, 24 July
1820.
Published 19 Aug 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/
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