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 6^th 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 1^st 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]

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Published 18 Nov 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog,  http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/

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.   1^st 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.

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Published 4 Nov 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

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 1^st 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/

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/

 

 

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]

 

 

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[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/

In the News - Crittenden County 1909

Long before social media was popular, people depended on newspapers for news about events happening in their neighborhood and throughout their state. The following items are from the 27 May 1909 issue of the Crittenden Record-Press in Marion, Kentucky.  

Strayed Or Stolen:  From my farm near Weston, Ky., on May 9, a small black mare about 15 years old. She has an enlargement of her left fore leg at paster joint. Any one knowing or seeing her and giving information thereof will be liberally rewarded.     G.P. Wilson.

Teachers Resign:  Misses Frances Gray, Ethel Hard, Margaret Moore, and Florence Harris, all of whom were teachers in the Marion Graded school have notified the trustees that they will not teach this fall. They all will take college courses and seek further advancement in their chosen work.

Card of Thanks:  I wish to thank the many kind friends and neighbors in and around Marion administered so faithfully during the last illness of my precious husband. May God’s richest blessings rest on them all.    Mrs. J.F. Flanary.

Mrs. Peter Shewmaker, Dead:  Sunday Morning, May 23^rd, 1909, at 2 o’clock, Mrs. Sarah Duval Shewmaker died at her home on the Fords Ferry road six miles north of Marion, after a long and painful illness, in her 72^nd year, she, having been born in 1838. The funeral was preached by her pastor, Rev. W.R. Gibbs, and the interment took place at Mt. Zion cemetery Monday.  Mrs. Shewmaker is survived by her husband and three children, two daughters, Mrs. John Marvel and Mrs. John Vaughn and one son, William, who lives at home. She was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist church for many years. She leaves no brothers or sisters, but A.J. Duval, of this city, was half brother of Mrs. Shewmaker.

Fire at Salem:  Sunday night a fire which originated in a stable in the rear of the business section, destroyed the stables of Norburn Faris, M. Grassham and Guess Bros.’ livery barn. The latter being heavily stocked with feed stuffs, all of which was burned. The stock and vehicles were saved except one new buggy which had not been un-crated. The loss which was heavy, was only partially covered by insurance. This is Guess Bros.’ second loss in the livery business. They will no doubt rebuild at once and resume business on a larger scale than ever before.

Mrs. T.A. McConnell, Octogenarian Ends Life’s Journey:  Mrs. Temple Ann (Brown) McConnell, venerable relict of Wm. Barnett McConnell, died May 19, 1909 at the home of her son, Dr. Jeff D. McConnell, in Shady Grove. She was in her 83^rd year, having passed the 82^nd mile stone just 3 days before her death, her date of birth being May 16^th, 1827. She was married at 19 and was the mother of 7 children, all of whom survive her. Her husband’s death, which occurred in March 1864, being the last and only death in her family until her own. Her children are well-known and estimable people. The oldest being T.J. McConnell, of this city; the second, Mrs. Sarah Clement of Irma, who lives with her daughter Mrs. Julian Ainsworth; the third, Jennie, wife of A.J. Pickens, of this city; the fourth, John C., of this county; the fifth, the Rev. R.T. McConnell, of Mannsville, Taylor County; sixth, W.F. McConnell and seventh, Dr. Jeff McConnell of Shady Grove. Mrs. McConnell was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church for over one-half a century and was buried at the Old Olive Branch Church beside her husband.

Published 3 Aug 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/

A Sampling of Divorce Cases - Crittenden County

Divorces were handled in Circuit Court in Kentucky. Often there were many months or even years from the date of filing until the case was resolved. The Circuit Court Order Book in which the information appears is listed at the end of each entry, along with the page number and date of the entry. The details of the case are found in bundles housed in the Kentucky Dept for Libraries and Archives in Frankfort. Copies of the case files can be ordered from the Archives for a nominal charge. For detail on ordering copies, click here:   ARCHIVES

John Yeakey, complainant, vs Matilda E. Yeakey, defendant.  Defendant served and failed to appear and answer Complainant’s Bill. Ordered & adjudged and Decreed that same be taken for confessed against her …  the marriage contract is dissolved and John Yeakey restored to all privileges and rights of an unmarried man.  [Circuit Order Book A, p. 632,  29 Sep 1849]

Elizabeth White, complainant, vs W.W. White, defendant.  Defendant failed to appear & answer complainant’s bill. [Circuit Court Order Book A, p. 632,  29 Sep 1849]  Court decreed that complainant, Elizabeth White, is divorced from her former husband, Wm. W. White, and marriage contract between them is dissolved & she is restored to all rights & privileges of an unmarried woman. [Circuit Court Order Book B, p . 59,  5 Dec 1850]

George W. Markham, complainant, vs Sarah Markham, defendant.  The bonds of matrimony existing between complainant & defendant hereby dissolved & the contract of marriage is  rescinded and rights of unmarried man restored to George W. Markham and rights of unmarried woman restored to Sarah Markham as well as her maiden name “Sarah Rhodes.” [Circuit Court Order Book B, p. 70, 5 Dec 1850]

Henry H. Cannon, complainant, vs Frances E. Cannon, defendant.  It appears defendant has abandoned the complainant, her husband, and did persist in abandonment without good & sufficient cause. The marriage contract between them is dissolved. [Circuit Court Order Book B, p. 123,  30 May 1851[ [1]

John Tolly, complainant, vs Elizabeth Tolly, defendant.  Marriage dissolved & all privileges & rights of an unmarried man restored to John Tolly, who was granted the divorce & released him from marriage contract with Elizabeth A. Tolly. John Tolly to pay costs of this suit. [Circuit Court Order Book B, p. 381, 6 Jan 1853]

Francis Taylor, complainant, vs John Taylor, defendant.  Cause dismissed.  [Circuit Court Order Book B, p. 546,  4 Jan 1854]

Benjamin Belt, complainant, vs Sarah T. Belt, defendant.  Defendant is non resident. She was warned to appear. Attorney appointed to defend for & on her behalf. [Circuit Court Order Book C, p. 292,  28 Jul 1855] Benjamin Belt divorced from defendant and restored to all rights & privileges of an unmarried man. [Circuit Court Order Book C, p. 348,  22 Jan 1856]

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[1] From my personal research. Frances E. Wilson, daughter of Claibourne Wilson and Martha Brown, married Henry Cannon 5 Apr 1849 in Crittenden County. In late 1850, Frances moved with family members to Missouri, leaving her husband behind, according to Henry H. Cannon's statement.

Published 22 Jul 2021,  Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/

Marriage Contract Noe - Wheeler

 

A marriage contract was often signed by parties planning to marry in order to protect assets from a previous marriage. These marriage contracts are usually recorded in the deed books in Kentucky. The following marriage contract between Randolph Noe and Mrs. Caroline Wheeler can be found in Crittenden County Deed Book M, pages 135-136.

“Whereas Randolph Noe of the County of Livingston and State of Kentucky and Caroline Wheeler of the County of Crittenden and State aforesaid contemplate an alliance in Matrimony and both parties being now Widowed and having children – Now, we make and ordain this as a Marriage Contract Should the same be consummated (viz) Caroline Wheeler shall have to keep, control, convey, and alienate, all and Several the property that she may hereafter acquire – It shall also be understood the Caroline Wheeler shall have the right to sue and be sued – to plead and be imploaded, in her own name the Same as tho no such alliance had taken place.  Signed, Sealed and delivered … this 28 day December 1874. [signed] Randolph Noe, Caroline Wheeler. Witness: J.A. Wheeler.

Acknowledged by Randolph Roe [sic] to be his act and deed and on same day the signature of Caroline Wheeler and her acknowledgment to same to be her act and deed … was proven by oath of J.A. Wheeler acknowledged and recorded 28 Dec 1874. [signed] James C. Jones, Clerk by H.M. Witherspoon, D.C.”

According to the 1880 Mortality Schedule for Crittenden County, Randolph Noe, age 75, died in January 1880. He was born in Kentucky, was a school teacher by occupation and had resided in the county for 5 years.[1]

Caroline Ragsdale was first married to Robert Fowler and a sketch of her life can be found in an earlier post here:  Robert Fowler Family

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[1] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850 – 1880, Ancestry.com, Randolph Noe.

Published 8 July 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/

Breaking the Sabbath

 Performing work and labor on the Sabbath was frowned upon and usually resulted in being brought before the court and fined. The following cases are found in Crittenden County Circuit Court case files, Accession #A1994-267, Box 4, Bundle 21, Dept for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky.

 Presentments against William Walker and Jeremiah Dunning are listed in Crittenden County Circuit Court Order Book A, page 307, 26 May 1847, but the details of the case are found only in the case file. Rarely did anyone get away with laboring on Sunday as there was always a nearby neighbor willing to report the offenders.

 The Grand Jurors … at the May term of the Crittenden Circuit Court in 1847 present that William Walker, yeoman, on the 9^th day of March 1847 did … violate and break the Sabbath by performing work and labour on the Sabbath, in his usual avocation: taking coal from the pit and transporting it to a place of deposit for sale; labour not being the ordinary household business or labour of necessity, or charity.

Information given by T.S. Phillips and John W. Phillips.

The Grand Jurors … at the May term of the Crittenden Circuit Court in 1847 present that Jeremiah Dunning, yeoman, on the 9^th day of May 1847 … did violate and break the Sabbath day by … labouring at his usual business: packing timber for making staves, the work or labour not being the usual or ordinary household and domestic business nor work of necessity or charity.

Information given by Bennett Crouch, yeoman.

Published 1 July 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/

In the News - Weston, Kentucky 1912

 News of friends and neighbors was always of interest to others. It defined their place in their community and often provided a connection to the rest of the world. The following items were gleaned from news of  the Weston neighborhood in the Crittenden Record-Press (Marion, Kentucky) of 25 April 1912, page 4.

Misses Vera, Beatryce and Lillian Bennett were the pleasant callers of Mrs. Rissie Cain Sunday.

Nearly all the farmers about our neighborhood have hauled off their tobacco and are breaking ground for a new crop.

Clarence Black, of Webster county, has decided to come back to Crittenden to live.

Mrs. Ruth Swansey and children visited her sister, Mrs. Mattie Robinson Saturday and Sunday.

Ed Taylor is all smiles; it’s a fine boy.

Rev. O.D. Spence failed to fill his appointment here Saturday and Sunday on account of the high water. We are glad to say this is the first time Bro. Spence ever failed to fill the pulpit for the past two years. He came through those deep snows we had during our winter. Hurrah for our little pastor.

Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Wilson, Micky Hughes and Clarence Black spent Sunday with  J.W. Bennett and family.

Mrs. Kate Barnes, of Bells Mines, was in our little town Saturday doing some trading.

Mrs. Ella Knott was called Wednesday to the bedside of her mother, who is seriously ill at her home in Macon, Mo.

W.F. Knotts left here Wednesday for Sullivan, Ind., where he will visit relatives and friends.

Mrs. J.W. Gahagan spent Friday with her sister, Mrs. E.L. King, of Sullivan.

Mrs. A.H. Walker spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. C.W. Grady.

Miss Mamye Hughes, of O'possum Ridge, spent last week with Mrs. G.A. Travis.

Published 29 June 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/

In the News - Marion, Kentucky 1915

 

The fastest and easiest way to learn the character of a town is to read the local newspaper. The following items appeared under the title of Personals in the Crittenden Record-Press, Marion, Kentucky, 21 January 1915, page 5.

E.R. Franklin of this city and Eula Threlkeld of Crayne attended the burial of Mrs. R.E. Threlkeld at Union Friday.

Creed A. Taylor attended the funeral and burial of his aunt Mrs. R.E. Threlkeld at Union Friday.

Rev. W.R. Gibbs has been called to Deer Creek Church and will preach there the 5^th Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hughes on the Piney road near Wilson Hill are rejoicing over the arrival of a 10 pound boy at their home. It is especially interesting as their daughter Pearl who was their only child is now in her 14^th year.

 Judge T.J. Nunn left Monday for Louisville to visit his daughter, Mrs. George M. Eady. After a short visit there he will go to Frankfort to visit his son, Judge C.S. Nunn of the Court of Appeals.

Mrs. Guy Lamb accompanied by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. A.J. Driskill, arrived home from Denver, Colorado Thursday morning. She stood the trip very well. Few people knew she was expected but all her friends are glad she is well enough to come home and hope she many continue to improve.

Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Lewis of Wellsford, Kansas, who have been guests of their daughter, Mrs. Walter Enoch, left Wednesday for Noblesville, Ind., to visit her sister, Mrs. Cora Doctorman. They will spend a week there and then go to Warren, Ohio, to visit their daughter, Mrs. Daisy Metscan and after a short visit there will then go to their home in the sunflower state.

Notice:  The following notice to the residents and citizens of Marion, Ky., was distributed Tuesday after the big snow. “An ordinance having been passed and approved by the city council of the city of Marion, Ky., requiring all residents of said city to clean all snow off of the side walk fronting or abutting their property immediately after said snow ceases to fall, and you will therefore take notice and govern yourself accordingly and hereby save yourself trouble."   [signed] A.S. Cannan, Marshall.   Jan. 18^th, 1915

Published 18 May 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/

Crittenden County, Kentucky Guardian Appointments 1874

 A guardian was appointed when a person was unable to act for himself or was a minor (under the age of 21 years). At the age of 14, a minor could choose his own guardian with the approval of the county court. If under the age of 14, the county court appointed the guardian. To guarantee the faithful performance of the guardian, a surety was required to sign the bond, also. The surety acted as guarantee that the guardian would perform his duties. The names of the sureties may be important as often a relative of the guardian or the minor was surety for the guardian. The following records were transcribed from Crittenden County Court Order Book 5, which begins in October 1873.  The source of each guardian appointment is at the end of the entry. For example, OB 5:56, 12 Jan 1874 refers to Court Order Book 5, p. 56 on 12 Jan 1874].    Sur = Surety

A.B. Wicker appointed guardian for William Forrest Oliver and Eliza Frances Oliver, infant orphans of Henry W. Oliver, dec’d, who are under age 14 and the mother waiving her right as guardian. Sur: John W. Oliver, W.S. Graves. [OB 5:56, 12 Jan 1874]

Elizabeth Ann Casner, about age 14 & minor orphan of James A. Casner and his wife Julian Ann Casner, both dec’d, made choice of Daniel J. McDowell as her guardian. Sur: John F. Casner, James H. McDowell. [OB 5:61, 15 Jan 1874]

Philadelphia Gaines, S.C. Gaines & Daniel M. Gaines, above age 14 years & infant orphans of R.R. Gaines & Elizabeth Gaines, both dec’d, made choice of R.S. Clark as their guardian. R.S. Clark also appointed guardian for Judge F. Gaines & David P. Gaines, under age 14 years & orphans of R.R. & Elizabeth Gaines dec’d. Sur: T.H. Clark, S.A. Farmer. [OB 5:65, 16 Feb 1874]

Sarah Barnes, over age 14 years & minor orphan of Jane Barnes, made choice of Wim. H. Watson as her guardian. Sur: T.H. Tharp. [OB 5:66. 5 Mar 1874]

Amanda Jane Herrington, above age 14 & minor orphan of George Herrington dec’d, made choice of John Hunt Sen. as her guardian. Sur: D. Woods. [OB 5:95, 4 May 1874]

W.A. Hayden, guardian for Polly A. Hayden presented his resignation as guardian. Polly A. Hayden, above age 14 and minor orphan of Joel H. & Mary C. Hayden, both dec’d, made choice of Ayres Stewart as her guardian. Sur: W.W. Brown. [OB 5:95, 9 May 1874]

Wm. S. Duvall Jr., over age 14 & minor orphan of Wm. S. Duvall dec’d, made choice of Robert F. Haynes as his guardian. Sur: Geo. P. Wilson. [OB 5:99, 11 May 1874]

Mary Medora Williams, above age 14 & minor orphan of R.R. & Missouri A. Williams, both dec’d, made choice of Wm. L. Clement as her guardian. Sur: R.N. Walker, J.G. Lofton. [OB 5:101, 11 May 1874]

G.A. Terry, under age 14 and infant orphan of Blake B. Terry dec’d, appointed guardian for Blake Terry (the mother waiving her right in writing). Sur: J.T. Terry. [OB 5:116, 6 Jun 1874]

R.W. Taylor appointed guardian for Elizabeth Ann Taylor, under age 14 & infant heir of Rebecca A. Taylor dec’d. Sur: James G. Taylor. [OB 5:118, 13 Jun 1874]

James G. Taylor appointed guardian for E.M. Taylor, Mary E. Taylor, J.C. Taylor, M.G. & M.D. Taylor (the first two names are over age 14 & the  last three names are under age 14), all minor heirs of Frances E. Taylor dec’d. Sur: R.W. Taylor. [OB 5:118, 13 Jun 1874]

Harriet F. Young, over age 14 and heir of Wm. A. Young dec’d, nominated Thomas Young as her guardian & he was approved. Sur: John N. Woods, Wm. Harden. [OB 5:130, 20 Jul 1874]

George A. Thomas, age over 14 and minor orphan of James & Elizabeth Thomas, both dec’d, made choice of James A. Daniel as his guardian. Sur: William Allison. [OB 5:145, 12 Aug 1874]

Robert N. Walker appointed guardian for Sallie Ann Flanary, Lorenzo Giles Flanary and Albin Earl Flanary, minor children under age 14 of P.M. Flanary (a lunatic). Sur: Samuel A. Nunn. [OB 5:153, 9 Sep 1874]

Ellen Maxwell, above age 14 & orphan of Henry Maxwell & Eliza J. Maxwell, both dec’d, made choice of William C. Pickering as her guardian. Pickering also appointed guardian for George Maxwell, under age 14 & minor orphan of Henry & Eliza J. Maxwell dec’d. Sur: Robert H. Brown. [OB 5:158, 19 Sep 1874]

Martha H. Strawmatt, above age 14 & minor child of William & Martha J. Strawmatt, made choice of E.S. Cannon as her guardian. Sur: G.W. Campbell. [OB 5:161, 29 Sep 1874]

Martha A. Walker minor orphan of Lee Walker who is over age 14, made choice of James W. Ainsworth as her guardian. Sur: W.H. Boaz. [OB 5:188, 28 Oct 1874]

Mary E. Dycus & W.S. Dycus, above age 14 & orphans of Wm. E. Dycus dec’d, made choice of Samuel H. Cassidy as their guardian. Cassidy was also appointed guardian for F.B. Dycus, who is under age 14 & orphan of Wm. E. Dycus. Sur: J.C. Cassidy, W.S. Graves, J.H. Clifton. [OB 5:196, 9 Nov 1874]

James H. Lucus & Henry A. Lucus, over age 14 & minor heirs of I.C. Lucus dec’d, made choice of W.S. Lucus as their guardian. Sur: D.B. Stallions. [OB 5:203, 21 Nov 1874]

W.T. Mayes appointed guardian for William Watson Rice & Malinda Jane Rice, under age 14 & orphan of P.H. Rice dec’d (the mother of sd. Orphans waiving her right to qualify as their guardian in writing). Sur: R.F. Haynes, W.J.L. Hughes. [OB 5:207, 11 Dec 1874]

Mary Tennessee Murry & Louisa P. Murry, over age 14 & minor children of W.P. Murry & Rebecca Ann Murry (the latter now dec’d) made choice of John Hunt Jr. as their guardian. Hunt also appointed guardian for A.F. Murry, M.A. Murry & M.J. Murry, children of Wm. P. Murry, who was also surety. [OB 5:211, 26 Dec 1874]

 Published 13 May 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/ 

In the News - Dycusburg, Kentucky 1907

Reading community news in the local newspaper was the way to learn who was visiting from elsewhere, who was building a new house, who had a new baby and who had died. The following items were extracted from news of Dycusburg in the 21 Feb 1907 issue of the Crittenden Record-Press of Marion, Kentucky.

Died, Feb. 14, 1907 – At her home near Dycusburg, Mrs. Nora Manus, wife of Silas Manus, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Griffin senior. Mrs. Manus left a family consisting of husband, son Sanford and infant daughter, also an adopted daughter, Luva. Her remains were interred at the Dycusburg cemetery on the afternoon of the 15^th. She was a member of the Dycusburg Baptist church.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gregory, Feb. 15^th, a son who expired the 16^th. Mrs. Gregory is seriously ill at her home in Dycusburg, but strong hopes are entertained for her recovery. Her mother, Mrs. Whitson of Muhlenburg Co., has been called to her bedside.

The venerable Mrs. Paine, of Kuttawa, is the guest of her brother, S.H. Cassidy, who is quite ill.

Granny Hill, age 90 years, is the guest of her son, J.I. Hill.

Mr. W.L. Bennett, has material on the ground to erect a handsome residence on the Harris lot in south Dycusburg.

Mary, the little daughter of Dr. and Mrs. T.L. Phillips, was ill last week.

A letter from Mrs. Mayme White of Dallas, Texas, to mother [sic] gives an account of a pleasant visit to Mrs. Nina Dew of Mullin, Texas. Mesdames are Dycusburg girls who have settled in the Long Star State in 25 miles of each other.

Quarterly conference will be held at the Methodist church here the 24^th and 25^th.

Rev. Goodwin filled his appointment at the Methodist church Sunday.

 Published 30 Mar 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com

In the News - Crittenden County, Kentucky 1915

 One of the best ways to know the area in which your ancestor lived is to read the local newspaper. The following news items appeared in the Crittenden Record-Press on Thursday, 17 June 1915, page 6.  The Record-Press was published in Marion, Crittenden County, Thursday of every week  and contained news of almost everything going on locally, but also of the surrounding area.

 Born to Mrs. Nathan T. Ward, of Chapel Hill, Monday, June 14, 1915, a fine son, 8 lbs. in weight who was named Rupert Asher, mother and babe are doing well. Mrs. Ward was a granddaughter of Squire T.C. Campbell, now dec’d, who was one of the county’s best men in his day.

 Mr. and Mrs. W.V. Haynes and son, Cecil Vance, have returned from Evansville where they had gone to consult a specialist as to Master Cecil Vance’s health. They brought a trained nurse home with them and we are glad to report the young gentleman is improving.

 Born, Monday June 7^th, at Morley, Mo., to Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Terry, twin daughters, one ten pounds, one eight pounds in weight. Mother and babies are doing well. Mrs. Terry was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis and formerly lived here.

 For Rent: - A cottage of 4 rooms opposite the Marion Graded and High School building -  J.W. Blue.

 Roy Belt of St. Louis, Mo. is the guest of his mother, Mrs. J.W. Belt, near the city limits.

 A dainty lunch of sandwiches and ice tea awaits you at Mrs. McAdams’ tea room.

 Mrs. Thomas Wilborn and children are visiting her parents at Peachers Mills, Montgomery County, Tennessee.

 H.C. Gilliland, Anguilla, Miss. is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Gilliland and of his sister, Maude, wife of Creed A. Taylor.

 Thos. Wilborn has a position which is paying him well at Selden, Kansas.

 Mrs. N.M. Clark and daughter, Mrs. John Brantley and the Wheeler children have returned from Oklahoma and will reside at the old homestead on Depot street

Published 4 Feb 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog,  http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/

News from Blooming Rose 1913

 Reading news of family and friends in other neighborhoods was very  important to the residents of Western Kentucky. Travel by road might be difficult, but the local newspaper could bring the news to them. The following news from the Blooming Rose community appeared in the Crittenden Record-Press (Marion, Kentucky) on 23 October 1913. These items were especially interesting to me as J.J. Croft was my great-great grandfather and Nettie Vaughn, my grandmother, is the third person from the left in the front row of the photo below. 

Molasses making is the order of the day in our neighborhood.

Mrs. Lala Watson, of Paducah, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Malcom, this week.

J.J. Croft and wife, Dunk  Garnett and wife and little son, Iva, and John Croft’s folks, of Tolu, were guests of W.T. Croft Sunday.

Miss Nettie Vaugh [Vaughn] was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Eddie Pittillo, Sunday.

An angel visited the home of Frank Watson Monday and took their little son, Joe. The burying took place at the Watson graveyard Tuesday afternoon. Little Joe leaves a mother, father, sister, three brothers and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss.

W.T. Croft was in Carrsville Friday.

Eula Little and little sister, Opha, were guests of their aunt, Pearl Kimsey, Saturday.

Mrs. Lockie Large and Mrs. Ruth Vaughn went to Amplius Watson’s store shopping Tuesday.

School is progressing nicely with Homer Johnson as teacher.

Blooming Rose School ca 1911 - 1913

Students of  Blooming Rose School

Published 15 Dec 2020, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/

Crittenden County, Kentucky Naturalizations 1844

 

The first statute dealing with naturalization was labeled the Naturalization Act of 1790 and allowed any white person, or alien, of good character who had been in the United States for two years to become a citizen. Not included were slaves,  indentured servants and most women.  The applicant also had to renounce all allegiance and fidelity to every “foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereignty.”  In 1795, the required period of resident was increased to five years and had to give notice of application of three years. [1]

 The Naturalization Act of 1798 extended the residency requirement to 14 years and notice period to five years. The Naturalization Act of 1802 repealed the Law of 1798 in favor of the Naturalization Law of 1802, which  stated that the alien had to declare at least three years in advance his intent to become a U.S. citizen.  The previous 14 -year residence requirement was reduced to five years. Resident children of naturalized citizens and children born abroad of U.S. citizens were considered citizens. Former British soldiers during the “late war” were barred unless an exception was made specifically for them. [2]

 In Kentucky, the applicant for naturalization filed his intent in either county or circuit court. He could also file his intent in one state and, if he met all the requirements, become a citizen while living in another state. The following entries were filed by residents of Crittenden County, Kentucky who wanted to become citizens of the Union States. The  sources of the information are at the end of the entry.

 William Oliver Wallace declared he was born in the town of Annan, Dumfriesshires County, Scotland on the 13th day of January 1820; that he them remained until 1835; that he left the country at that time and came to the United States of American sometime in February 1836 with the bonafide intention of becoming a citizen of the United States. He has been residing in the United States from February 1836 up to the present time; he renounces forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty whatever and particularly to Victoria the present reigning Sovereign of Great Britain. [Circuit Court Order Book A, p. 127, 15 Oct 1844]

 Christopher Kelly swore he was born in the town of Wells Well in Prussia on the 26^th of February in 1819; that he then remained [there] until the year 1841 and that he left that country at that time and came to the United States on the 24^th of June 1841 with the bonafide intention of becoming a citizen of the United States; that he has been a resident of the United States from June 24^th 1841 up to the present time. It is bonafide his intention to become a citizen of the United States and renounce all allegiance and fidelity to foreign prince, potentate, State or sovereignty, particularly Frederick William the 4^th, the present reigning Sovereign of Prussia.  [Circuit Court Order Book A, p. 128, 15 Oct 1844]

 William Johns, an alien, has lately arrived in the United States; is desirous of being naturalized a citizen and states he was born in the city of Cornwell in England on the 12^th day of July 1816, being now in his 28^th year of age; he is a subject to her Majesty Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom, Great Britain, Scotland and Ireland, owing allegiance to her Majesty and none other. He emigrated from Cornwall to the United States on the 25^th of July 1841 and landed at the city of New York in September of the same year; he has settled in the county of  Crittenden in the state of Kentucky one of the United States of America.  [Circuit Court Order Book A, p. 128,  15 Oct 1844]

 Jacob Bricker, who has arrived lately in the United States is desirous of being naturalized a citizen thereof, made a report of himself. He was born in the village of Grolsdoff  in France March the 28 day in the year of our Lord 1820, being now in his 23^rd year of age; that he is a subject of his majesty Louis Philip the 14^th King of France owing allegiance to that Monarch and none other; that he emigrated from France in Nov 1840 and landed at New Orleans in Jan 1841 and intended to settle in the county of Crittenden in Kentucky. [signed] Jacob (X his mark) Bricker.  Wherefore Bricker declared that is his bonafide his intention to become a citizen of the United States of America and to renounce forever all allegiance to any foreign power Prince, potentate, State or sovereignty, particularly to Louis Philip present reigning King of France. [Circuit Court Order Book A, p. 133, 16 Oct 1844]

 

 

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[1] “Naturalization Act of 1790,” Wikipedia.org, https://en.wikipedia.org/wkik/Naturalization_Act_of_1790

[2] “Naturalization Law of 1802,” Wikipedia.org, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturalization_Law_of_1802#~text=The United States Congress passed to become a U.S. citizen, accessed 3 Oct 2020.

Published 3 Dec 2020, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/

Bound for the Cherokee Strip 1893

 The Land Rush of 1893, also known as the Cherokee Outlet Opening, drew thousands of people to the area that would become part of Oklahoma in 1907. There had been land rushes in 1889,  1891 and 1893 and a final rush in 1895,  but the Land Rush of 1893 was the largest.  According to Wikipedia, the land Rush of 1893 opened up 12,726 square miles to settlement.  The land had been purchased from the Cherokee Indians by the government.

One group from Carrsville, Livingston County, Kentucky, left with high hopes of establishing a homestead. The following article appeared in a newspaper in Marion, Kentucky.

“A party of Livingston county boomers were in the city last night, leaving this morning by the Gus Fowler for Cairo whence they will go by rail to the Cherokee strip, which is to be thrown open Saturday. They came from Carrsville and vicinity and had a complete outfit for camping, including dogs, guns and  other equipment considered necessary to out door life. The party was composed of the following persons: Capt. J.C. Barnett, T.B. Barnett, Crocket Bess, Carroll Bess and wife, Tom Bruce and A.C. Likens. They were guests of the Dale House last night. They will reach the Strip in ample time to join in the grand rush Saturday.  – Paducah News [1]

 Again, an area newspaper recorded the event. “Capt. J.C. Barnett has returned from the Cherokee Strip, where he and his son, Thomas, entered 160 acres apiece ... They made the run on the train of cars that entered the Strip. It only ran at the rate of 15 miles per hour, without stops, and when they reached land that suited them they leaped off and squatted on the ground they wanted. Tom remained out there and Capt. Barnett will return in a few days. – Elizabethtown, Ill. Independent [2]

Capt. Barnett returned to the West as when his father, P.C. Barnett,  died in Crittenden County in 1896, his survivors included his son, James C. Barnett of Texas.[3] J.C. Barnett apparently returned home after his father’s death and stayed for some time.  He appears on the 1900 census [4] and 1910 census.[5]  By 1920, J.C. Barnett had moved to Noxubee County, Mississippi, where he was living with his son, Tom (T.B.) Barnett and wife, Jeanette.[6]

 James C. Barnett and his wife, Jessie Carrie, and their son, T.B. Barnett, all died in 1929, Jesse Carrie died 4 March 1929. James C. and his son, T.B. both died of double pneumonia on 26 October 1929.  All three are buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Mason, Noxubee County, Mississippi. [7]

 

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[1] “Bound for Cherokee Strip,” Crittenden Press (Marion, Ky), 14 Sep 1893, p. 3, reprinted from the Paducah News.

[2]“Personals,”  Crittenden Press (Marion, Ky), 12 Oct 1893, p. 4, reprinted from the Elizabethtown, Ill. Independent.

[3]  Brenda Joyce Jerome.   P.C. Barnett Dead,” Crittenden County, Kentucky Newspaper Abstracts 1896-1900, (Evansville, IN: Evansville Bindery, 1994) 25.

[4] 1900 Livingston County, Kentucky census, Carrsville, p. 8, E.D. 0057, Ancestry.com

[5] 1910 Livingston County, Kentucky census, Panhandle, Roll T624_491, p. 4B, E.D. 0107, Ancestry.com

[6] 1920 Noxubee County, Mississippi census, Cliftonville, Roll T625_889, p. 8A, E.D. 80. Ancestry.com

[7] Find a Grave Memorial #118938307, James Curry Barnett; Memorial #118939360, Jessie Carrie Barnett; Memorial #118861326, Thomas Bruce Barnett.

Published 5 Nov 2020,  Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/