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 Central Park,  Henderson, Kentucky 

   

Published 31 May 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog,  http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/

Livingston County, Kentucky Guardian Appointments 1854

A guardian was appointed for a person who could not act for himself or was under the age of 21 years. If over the age of 14, the minor could choose his own guardian with the approval of the county court. If under age 14, the county court appointed the guardian. The appointment of guardians was recorded in county court order books (court minutes) as well as in a separate guardian bond book. The following entries can be found in County Court Order Book L as well as in Guardian Bond Book 1853-1863, but the name of the parent of the minor is not always given in the Guardian Bond Book..  The source for each appointment is found at the end of each entry. For example, OB L:173 refers to Order Book L, page 173. Sur: refers to the surety who signed the bond with the guardian.  

Joseph C. Wylie was appointed guardian for William Gay, John Gay, Sarah Gay, Harriet Gay, Jane Gay and Gilbert Gay, imfant children of Jerdone Gay and Levisa Gay.  Sur: James H. Bigham.  2 Jan 1854  [Order Book L: 173]

William R. Owens and Sarah Jane Owens,  infant heirs of Alfred Owens dec’d and being over the age of 14, selected John Stone as their guardian.  Sur: Enoch P. Ross.  6 Mar 1854  [Order Book L: 185, 186]

Ellen Bigham, infant heir of Harvey W. Bigham and being over the age of 14, chose Newton H. Bigham as her guardian. Sur: James H. Bigham.   3 Jul 1854  [Order Book L: 199]

William Nelson was appointed guardian for John M. Nelson and James C. Nelson,  infant heirs of Washington Nelson. Sur: R.M. Nelson.  8 Aug 1854 [Order Book L: 203]

Francis E. Clark, infant heir of Richard Clark dec’d, chose Peter Jones as her guardian.  Francis is over the age of 14.  Sur: Wm. Taylor.  8 Aug 1854  [Order Book L: 204]

Joseph M. Shoemaker was appointed guardian for Andrew Stansberry, infant orphan of Wm. Stansberry.  Sur: John Dunn.   4 Sep 1854  [Order Book L: 204]

Mayfield C. Shelton, infant heir of Beverly L. Shelton dec’d, selected Ira E. Shelton as his guardian.  Sur: R.S. Boyd.  2 Oct 1854  [Order Book L: 210]

Jesse Patterson and William H. Patterson, infant orphans of Jesse Patterson and being over the age of 14, chose James W. Hunt as their guardian. Sur: Martha A. Patterson.  6 Nov 1854  [Order Book L: 217]

L. F. Sanders was chosen by William and Robert Smith, orphans of John Smith dec’d, as their guardian.  Sur: B.J. Ross.  6 Nov 1854  [Order Book L: 219]

Published 27 May 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/

A Young Widow

 

Electa Fritts

Sept. 21, 1888

May 28, 1964 

Buried Crooked Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Crittenden County, Kentucky.

 On the 16^th of April, 1911, Roy Fritts and Miss Electa Simpson left their homes in Crittenden County, Kentucky, crossed the Ohio River to Hardin County, Illinois, where they were married in Elizabethtown.[1]   

Electa Fritts, daughter of John R. Simpson and Nancy "Annie" Fritts, was born and died in Crittenden County. [2]   

Roy Fritts was the son of John McChesney Fritts and his wife, Mary "Molly" Bebout Fritts. Roy was born 18 July 1889 and was a miner at the time of his death on 16 Sep 1911.[3]  

Electa Simpson Fritts died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mae Clark in Marion, Kentucky. She had been a widow 53 years. Funeral services were held at Crooked Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Thompson and the Rev. R.H. Myers officiating.[4]

Five months after Roy Fritts and Electa Simpson married, the young bridegroom died of typhoid fever. He had been ill just four weeks.  Surviving him were a young widow, father, mother, two brothers and three sisters. His remains were laid to rest in Crooked Creek Cemetery. [5]

I have connections to some of these families. John McChesney Fritt's  mother was Pernecia Wilson, daughter of John E. Wilson, my 4th great-grandfather. My Bebout family descends from Peter Bebout, who married Harriet C. Bebout, half-sister of Pernecia Wilson.   It's enough to make me dizzy.

 

 

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[1]  “Crooked Creek,” News,  Crittenden Record-Press, Thurs., 4 May 1911, p. 6.

[2] Kentucky Death Record #64-9864, Electa Fritts. Informant: Mae Clark, Ancestry.com.

[3] Kentucky Death Record #22914 (1911), Roy Fritts. Informant: John Simpson of Marion, KY, Ancestry.com

[4] “Mrs. Electa Fritts Dies at Marion,” The Paducah Sun, Paducah, KY, Friday, 29 May 1964, p. 4.

[5] “Obituary,” Roy Fritts,  Crittenden Record-Press, Marion, KY, Thurs., 5 Oct 1911, p. 3.

Published 20 May  2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog, http://wkgenealogy.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/ 

Livingston County, Kentucky Naturalizations 1860 - 1866 Through County Court

A person became a naturalized citizen of the United States after having first filed his intent to become a citizen and renouncing allegiance to a foreign power. In Kentucky, the intention was filed in county court or circuit court and recorded in the court order books (court minutes) of that particular court. The following naturalizations are recorded in Livingston County Court Order Book M on the page stated at the end of each entry.   CoCt OB M, pp 16-17 = County Court Order Book M, pages 16-17

Alexander Louis Jerome Renaud personally appeared in Court and on solemn oath declared that he came to the United States from France on or about 1848  or 1849 last, while  under the age of 21 years; that he  hath resided in the  United States for the space of three years previous to his arrival at such age; that it was bona fide his intention to become a citizen … and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty whatever and particularly Napoleon the Third, Emperor of France whereof  he was heretofore a subject and that for three years past, such has been his intention; and the said Alexander Louis Jerome Renaud having also on his oath declared that he will support the Constitution of the United States, and he doth absolutely and entirely renounce all allegiance and fidelity  to every foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty … particularly Napoleon the Third, Emperor of France … and having adduced satisfactory proof to the court that he hath resided in the United States for the space of five years past … that during that Period …  he has behaved as a man of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States … Whereupon he is declared to be and is hereby admitted a citizen of the United States. 9 Jun 1860.  [CoCt OB M, pp. 16-17]

Victory Guetch, an alien, appeared in court and declared that for three years next preceding his arrival at the age of 21 years and up to the present time, being more that five years he has resided in the United States, that was bona fide his intention to become a citizen of the United States; that he will support the Constitution of the United States ; that he renounces all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign King, Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereignty whatever and particularly Napoleon the Emperor of France whereof he was before a citizen and having produced satisfactory evidence of h is having resided in the United States and in this state for more than five years, three  years was before his arriving at the age of 21 years and that during that time he has behaved as a man of good moral character … Whereupon Victory Guetch is declared to be a citizen of the United States.  7 Jul 1862. [CoCt OB M, p. 130]

Frank Eger appeared in court and produced a certificate duly authenticated, showing that on the 12^th day of Oct 1858 before Louis Richter, clerk of the Vanderburg Circuit Court in Indiana he made declaration of his intention to become a citizen of the United States and having declared on oath that he will support the constitution of the United States; that he renounces all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign potentate, state and Sovereignty particularly the Grand Duke of Bavaria of whom he was heretofore a subject and having produced evidence of his having resided in the United States five years at least and in this state one year at least and during that time he has behaved as a man of good moral character … Whereupon Frank K. Eger is declared to be a citizen of the United States.  6 Jun 1865. [CoCt OB M, p. 293. Intention filed Vanderburgh County, IN Naturalization Book 1, p. 64]

James Quaid, a native of Ireland, who came to the United States as a minor, under the age of 21 years, appeared and stated it was … bona fide his intention to become a citizen … and to renounce all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince and particularly to Victoria, Queen of Great Britain of whom he was a subject and that such has been his intention for the last three years past, James Quaid is declared to be a citizen of the United States.  5 Nov 1866.  [CoCt OB M, p.  392]

Published 6 May 2021, Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog,  http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/