THE BULLETIN BOARDJohnson County History & Genealogy Facts & QuerieThe Johnson County History Bulletin Board has been added for those having historical data, facts, stories, or information they wish to contribute, or which they are seeking, on the Johnson County history web site, and for those interested in family genealogical searches. Mark your e-mail "Attn: Bulletin Board" as the subject. Messages should be no more than 250 words per message and should include your e-mail address for their convenience of those wishing to respond to your message. We will post your message within 72 hours of receipt at no charge. Messages posted on the Bulletin Board will remain posted for two weeks.
Message Posted: June 12, 2000 Mr. Marsh: I recently finished your book, "And That's A Fact" This book is very informative and enjoyable to read. It brings back some memories as I used to live on Lick Fork across from the Lick Fork School. Patrick Blair was my grandfather, and we moved into his house after he died in 1953. Patrick's Son Russell Blair was my father. I have a question you may or may not be able to answer, but in the book you mention The Attorney Frank P. Blair Paintsville City Attorney--1928 & as Johnson Circuit Court Clerk 1910. Do you by any chance know the Parents of Frank P. Blair???? Gordon R. Blair gblair@charter.net Message Posted: June 13, 2000
I' am
looking for information on Reese Blair And his
wife, Susie Webb Blair. They are my grandparents. I
would like to get a legible birth and death
certificate for each. They passed away 1974 & 1977
? Not sure on the year. I think the
family cemetery is in "Rock House".
Anyone that can help, please E-mail
to eggbert@wctc.net.
Thank you, Glenn Skerven
Message Posted: June 21, 2000
I just found your sight and
think I might be interested in purchasing a book.. But before I
do, I would like to ask you some questions about it.
I have been researching for my
Morgan Davis and also for his son John Davis who married Lizze or
Betty Yates somewhere between 1870-1872, they were in Lawrence Co. Ky
after the war, then in 1870's from 1874 to 1880 I find them in Johnson
Co., KY. Was there something going on that would be in your book
after 1880. I loose track of them and have wondered if they may
have moved somewhere else
Kathy Bemisdarfer
bkpr1@netins.net
Message Posted: June 25, 2000 I'm at my daughter-in-laws home
bringing up all the information I can about Message Posted: June 25, 2000 I had a great uncle
by the name of grant (doc) rice, he was from Johnson county and he spent
most of his life in oil springs. he was a dr. and he had a twin brother whose,
name was Wilson rice. they both lived to be in their nineties and wilson
was a farmer and he raised|13 children. Wilson was married to Sarah
Auxier. if you could find any Message Posted: June 25, 2000 I'm looking for Joseph D
'Jayhoda' Marsh, born 1806 in SC. Do you have Message Posted: July 2, 2000 Hello, I am in great need of help
and was wondering if you could help me. Sorry if this is too much to read and or handle. But please if you will help me. Also if you don't have any info is there a place that I can contact to find out? Thank you,
Message Posted: July 5, 2000
Interesting site and article and was
wondering if you have more information on this robbery or know where I
might read more on it.
According to family members, the bank
robbers was at a spot on old US23 known as Banner May Curve when they
happened upon a man and his horse. The man was Walter Wallen and
the horse was named Jude. When the robbers came around the corner
they slammed into Walter and his horse. The horse was shot and
killed due to its injuries and Walter crushed a leg and was taken to
hospital in Martin, where he later died of gangrene.
Do you have any knowledge of these details
or reading this. Would like to know more and much thanks for your
site.
PJ Hoytphyhoy@willinet.net *** Kindness, like a boomerang, always returns
Message Posted: July 6, 2000 My great-grandfather, Lewis McCurry, lived in Johnson
County between 1880 and 1920. According to a brief article in the
Ashland Independent dated August 9, 1883, Lewis McCurry killed a deputy
sheriff Caudill of Floyd County. I believe that Lewis may have
served as a deputy sheriff in Johnson County during the time he lived
there. I would be most interested in any information about Lewis
McCurry and his family. Your site is a great resource for Johnson
County researchers. Message Posted: July 20, 2000 Its strange how things seem to turn out. Just yesterday, I was trying to remember the exact date that LBJ visited Paintsville and in today's mail is a clipping from last Wednesday's Paintsville Herald containing that date. My aunt sends me things she thinks I might be interested in. I was 14 at the time and remember the excitement when the word got out. My dad, Charles A. Daniels was a member of the Civil Defense at the time and I remember looking for him as men were stationed all over town. I have a photo of one on the courthouse roof and I recall one was even in Mayo Methodist Church's bell tower. You mentioned in the article that "As many as seven identical new Mercury sedans carried the presidential party.." I'm not very good at making out old cars, but the series of photos that I have show the presidential limousine followed by a convertible that he and Mrs.Johnson got into just after crossing over the Paint Creek Bridge and beside First National Bank. I don't recognize the dignitaries with them, but I think Gov. Breathitt was between the Johnsons. Behind the convertible was a light colored sedan, this is the one John Mark was driving and behind that was another light colored sedan that my dad was driving. As I mentioned I hadn't been successful in finding him until after they arrive at the court house and I asked him what he was doing and he said waiting for the president to finish speaking. I have a photo of him beside his vehicle. I wish I had been a better photographer. My best two photos are just after they got into the convertible and I managed to get into the line along the walk from Second St. to the front of the court house and got one from about four feet. He shook hands with those on either side of me and skipped me. I'm not sure if it was because I was a kid or he could tell I'm Republican. Ha ha. In case you haven't made the connection, my folks Charles and Maude "Mac" Daniels were in partnership with John and Janet, along with Melvin and Betty Powers in the Family Store in Paintsville and Prestonsburg and the Tiger Drive in when it was in the bus across from the grade school. I guess the last time I saw either John or Janet was at my dad's funeral in 1987. Tell them hello for me. And thanks for the article. It was right on time. Mike Daniels Winchester, KY .PS On you site you mentioned some of the people from WSIP. I'd be interested in knowing what ever happened to Ted Silvert. I think he went to Florida. Before the present building was built for the station, he and his family lived two doors from us. He had two kids David and Susan.His wife was Anna Ruth Message Posted: July 20, 2000 Your site is very informative and thorough. I particularly enjoy your "Sports Highlights" page. Unfortunately, I must 'call you out' on your omission of any information regarding the 1990 Paintsville High School Tigers' baseball team. Remember them? State champions? Shame, shame. A 1992 PHS Alumnus Message Posted: August 3, 2000 Found your site while surfing for genealogy for Robert Jenkins Born 1788 VA. I and several members of our family are trying to locate any and all info. I saw a Robert Jenkins Sr. and Jr. in your census records. Does anyone else have any info on these men. I live in Indiana and need info on them. Robert Jenkins 1788 is my grandfather. I work in a factory and have little time to travel and do my searching in courthouses etc. All help will be greatly appreciated. He lived in or near Morgan County at time of his death. Thank You Roberta Toby Message Posted: August 3, 2000 Just thought you might like some added information about my wife's great-great uncle, Dr. W.R. Castle. His name was WILLIAM ROGER CASTLE, born 17 Jan 1882 and died 29 Nov 1947. He graduated from the Hospital College of Medicine in Louisville, KY on 30 Jul 1907 (vice 1908). He is buried in theCastle Cemetary, Nippa, KY, across the road from the W.R. Castle Elementary School. An amusing story is told in the family. My wife's grandfather, FRANK BAILEY CASTLE was asked by Doc to accompany him one night to help him deliver a child. It was Oct 31st and by time they started home, Doc told Frank "Well, it's Halloween Night and we ain't done nothing yet." So they proceeded to tip over an outhouse as a prank. The only problem was there was someone inside! Thanks for the great history site for those of us who haven't lived in Johnson County. You just don't know how this kind of information helps those of us on the "outside"! Thanks! Gary Altman and Helen Castle Altman Message Posted: August 3, 2000 Hello, I am doing the family tree on Offutt as well as the rest of the branches. I am interested in getting the history of the town of Offutt in Johnson County, Kentucky: such as when and how it came into being, what Offutts were associated with the town and when. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Elaine Offutt Freeman Message Posted: August 29, 2000 I had someone e-mail your NEW web page about the so-called "Fyffe Brothers' Feud". What prompted you to add it at this time? What other documentation backs up the so-called eye-witness account of someone who was a child at the time? My grandfather was Henry Fyffe. I felt some of the statements made about him and my family was hurtful, if not malicious. You may consider it "Folklore" for some to "enjoy", but a tragedy is nothing to glorify even if it happened 68 years ago. I am not denying that a terrible event occured, but should it be presented in this manner? Steve Fyffe SPAFyffe@webtv.net Message Posted: September 5, 2000 I am searching for any kind of birth record for Daniel Hagar Dawson
born Thank you. Kittycatsmom56@aol.com Message Posted: September 17, 2000 The Daniel Family of Johnson, Ky.
Message Posted: September 23, 2000 Hi, Reply To The Message Above
Message Posted: October 3, 2000 I am researching my family history which is the Salyer family tree. My aunt Virginia Salyer Cantrell was killed and stuffed into a trunk and buried . Her husband Henry Cantrell served time in prison for her murder. I'd like to get any additional information I can. If anyone remembers or knows anything I'd appreciate a e-mail. Thanks
Message Posted: October 31, 2000 Mr. Marsh,
Message Posted: November 19, 2000 As a descendant of Johnson County
residents, John Calhoun Ward and Hazel Message Posted: November 29, 2000 Trying to find info on Edward King who moved
to Mud Lick area of Johnson County in mid 1860's. Specifically, I would like
to know when he died, when his wife died, when they were married, where they
were married, where he was born, where she was born, her maiden name, their
parents...etc.
I have all his children's names and some of
their wives' names from various books such as Charles Wells' book, plus
several sites on the internet.
Any help will be deeply appreciated and all info
I have will be gladly shared.
This is a great site, Bob. Keep up the good
work!
Doug Kretzer
Message Posted: January 17, 2001
Mr Marsh
I would like to ask if
you ever heard of any furniture manufactures or furniture. maker in Johnson Co. The reason for asking is I found a old kitchen cabinet, The kind with a
flour bin and sifter in it and it had on the back John Richie and Son's
Paintsville Ky
I was wondering if anyone around here every made
cabinets in Paintsville.
Thanks
Bob Sturgill
bsturg@foothills.net Message Posted: February 7, 2001 I would like info. on the very first Apple
Festival,10-06-1962. My Dad led Thank you, Wendy Vanover..p.s. My dad was Troy
I AM TRYING TO FIND INFORMATION ON THE RIVER
AREA ON ROUTE 581 AT THE LAWRENCE AND JOHNSON COUNTY LINES, BEFORE 1963.
THERE HAS BEEN THREE ROADS THE FIRST WHICH STARTED IN THE CREEKS AND UP THE
HALLOWS WHEN HORSES AND BUGGIES WERE USED. THERE WEREN'T MANY CARS
THEN. AROUND 1963 THERE WAS A SECOND ROAD BUILT WHICH BROUGHT THEM OUT OF
THE CREEKS, AND NOW THE CURRENT ROAD WHICH WE USE TODAY. IF ANYONE KNOWS
INFORMATION ON THE OR SOMEBODY THAT MIGHT I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE YOU TO
CONTACT ME. MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS shekeg@foothills.net
AND THE MAILING ADDRESS IS
S. CASTLE
ROUTE 581
BOX11245
RIVER, KY 41254
ANY HELP ON THIS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
THANK YOU.
Just a word to say how much I enjoy your web site. I
find it very
Hi Message Posted: April 18, 2001 I am very much interested in the history of the Blanton's
of Kentucky. My
Message Posted: May 7th, 2001 Hi
Bob: Message Posted: July 10th, 2001
Message Posted: August 8th, 2001
I am trying to trace my family tree and my fathers family is
from Staffordsville in Johnson Co. and I was wanting to make sure that there
are information on King's Picklesimers and Hitchcock's before I ordered the
book.
Thanks,
Marlene Arel
email Marlene
Message Posted: February 3, 2002
Message Posted: February 13, 2002
I'm looking for any
information with respect to any ancestors with a last name of DeBord
(other spellings DeBoard, DeBorde). I'm looking for any of the
typical pieces of information when doing family history research, I'm also
looking for if anyone has stories, newspaper clippings, human
interest things. Thanks Message Posted: March 3, 2002 Hi, my dad James Moore lived in Lawrence county Ky. but he went to
school in johnson county Kentucky. He attended Laurel Hill school, Barn Rock
school, and Beach Branch school. His dad was Mart Moore. His moms name Was
CLustina[Daniels]Moore. He attended years approx. 1939-1945. My mom
Irene [King] Moore went to Barn Rock school, and Keaton school. Her parents
are Zollie King and Hattie[Ferguson] King. She attended years Approx.
1942-1950. I would like to locate school pictures of both with former school
mates and just pictures of themselves.
Message Posted: March 6, 2002I'm searching for a
copies of birth and death certificates for....George Collins born aft 1826
in Johnson County Ky. and died in Johnson County Ky. and Mary
"Polly" Blair Collins born 1826 in Harlan County Ky. died in
Johnson County, KY, and their daughter Clarinda Collins Leslie born 1852 and
died in ? Ohio and her son Charles (Charley Coonie) Leslie born DEC. 2.1890
died in ? Scioto County, Ohio
Message Posted: March 21, 2002 I
came across your website today while looking for family history.
My Grandmother Ada Evelyn Webb was born
in 1921 in Jeffrey
Nash
Message Posted: March 21, 2002 I have obtained access to a
Return Receipt for a route on the Kentucky - Sam D. Hatcher
Message Posted: April 8,, 2002 Hello to all classmates of 1958, 59, 60. Would love to hear from anyone who graduated from PHS during that time. My name is Phil Haney. Phaney2000@aol.com
Message Posted:
June 14,
2002
I enjoyed your website very much. I would like to know what years the
Pigeon Thanks, S. Ward Message Posted:
June 14,
2002
hello my name is Diana Pennington i was looking
through the history of Paintsville and i was born in Paintsville and
my father name was Raymond b Kimbler and i was doing a family tree and i was
hoping to find any one that know any of the Kimbler family name to try
and help me find some of my kind hope some one can help me my e-mail address
is as
Message Posted: June 18, 2002
Hello,
My name is Angela (Hensley) Craft. Just wanted to
tell you that I love your website. It is very informative and I especially
enjoy reading the messages from your readers. I'm the oldest daugther of
Harry Thomas Hensley. My grandparents were Ted and Willa Ruth Hensley.
They were born and raised at Southside in Paintsville and were the proud
parents of 12 children. My grandfather worked for the sheriff's
department, as well as, worked as a stone mason and helped erect the now
infamous "2 Mile Marker" which commemerates Jenny Wiley's Crossing. Though
both of my grandparents have now passed on, the heritage and legacy of the
times on the "mountain" will always live on with me. As a child, I can
remember listening for hours on end as my grandparents spun the yarns of
the "old times". Especially, the
story of the "Harry Man"....!! Boy, that was scary at
the time! But I loved every second of it! If only I could remember
everything...if only I could have been old enough to write it the stories
down. What a book that would have been!
Thankyou,
Mrs.
Angela (Hensley) Craft
Message Posted: July 14, 2002
Mr. Marsh
I am interested in any information you might
have on a plane crash that took place in Van Lear, Ky particularly Butcher
Hollow. I have talked to a few people who recall seeing the crash or the
aftermath. This took place around 1947 or 48, from what I understand the
pilot was found hanging from a tree in Daniels Creek. This was a military
plane and it was armed. I was told it was shot down it that area due
to dense population. The plane was going to crash and therefore it was
shot down by our military to prevent it crashing in a more populated
area. If you have any information I would appreciate it.
Sincerely
Message Posted:
July 24,
2002
Mr. Marsh:
I have enjoyed several of your "and that's
A Fact!" issues. My grandfather, Judge James Franklin (J.F.) Bailey died
on June 7, 1959 at the age of 87 and is buried in the Lexington Cemetery
with my father, Wallis Marion Bailey, also of Johnson County. While I know
a great deal of my mother's (nee Gladys Rice) side of the family (Sherman
Rice), I know very little on the Bailey side. As I am sure you know, Judge
Bailey moved to Lexington and purchased the "Loudon House" during the
1920's and then resold to the City of Lexington, and is now known as
Castlewood Park.
If you could lead me in the right
direction for any additional information regarding my grandfather, it
would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
James Francis Bailey
Bailey Appraisal Service
Security Trust Building, Suite 101
Lexington, Kentucky 40507
Bailey.appraisals@verizon.net Message Posted:
July 24,
2002
Thank you. Shannon Castle
I have been trying to locate information re Nellie Rule dtr. of John Rule & Minnie Estep. She was born in Johnson co. Had two siblings, Merly & Vergie. Moved north. Poss. married a man with the last name of May before leaving ky. Divorced. Married Wm. Marshall. Family had Rule's hotel in paintsville. John Rule remarried after his 1st. wife Minnie Estep) died. Nellie woked at the hotel. Any info on who the 2nd wife was/any children etc. would be greatly appreciated. Nellie Rule was my grandmother. Jeri Ralston Message Posted: October 14, 2002
am new to this but have some info to start
with!! If any could help me with any information on these ancesters I
would be very grateful!!
Margaret Hafley
Charles Smith
Rosetta Hafley
John Hyland
Sophia Hafley
Charles Schafer
Amelia Hafley
Charles Basham
William "Will" Hafley
Leila Hickey
Eddie Hafley
Florence Hafley
John Jones
Bess Jones
Frank Hafley
The Hafleys were originaly from Germany .
All setteled in or around Ironton Ohio area
Please e mail me at
redwing123@hotmail.com
My name is Bud
Message Posted: October 22, 2002
First of all, I just want
to say that you truly have a wonderful website. My question is, can
anyone tell me when and where did the name "Vanhoose Holler" come
from? I was told that it came from my 2nd great grandfather Benjamin
Franklin Vanhoose. Is this true?
Thank You,
(Vanhoose Research)
Tracy Hugentober
Message Posted:
November 1,
2002
Message Posted: December 11, 2002
i am looking for
any information from van lear, west van lear, or paintsville area on some
of my family history marriages, births, deaths, divorces..........any info
about names below...... Message Posted: January 7, 2003 Mr. Marsh, Message Posted: February 19, 2003
HELP PLEASE!!!!!
HELLO. MY NAME IS LESLEE CHAFIN. I AM
THE GRANDDAUGHTER OF JUANITA KRETZER. MY GRANDMOTHER (JUANITA KRETZER)
WAS THE DAUGHTER OF WILLIAM KRETZER AND NANNIE KRETZER. WILLIAM
KRETZER (HER FATHER) WAS KILLED IN THE MINE EXPLOSION OF 1935 IN VAN
LEAR, KENTUCKY. NEEDLESS TO SAY, SHE WAS ONLY 8 DAYS OLD WHEN HE
DIED. WE ONLY HAVE A FEW PICTURES OF HIM AND ONE COPIED ARTICLE
(OBITUARY) THAT IS TORN AND WRINKLED. I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW WHERE I
CAN FIND THE FAMILIES OF THE OTHER MEN THAT WERE KILLED IN THE
EXPLOSION. I'M LOOKING FOR OLD BANKMULE ARTICLES AND PICTURES, EVEN
PERHAPS PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT HIM. I DEEPLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP
I CAN GET IN THIS SEARCH. IT WOULD MEAN THE WORLD TO MY GRANDMOTHER.
IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ABOUT WILLIAM KRETZER AND THE MINE
EXPLOSION OF 35', EMAIL ME PLEASE. THANK YOU.
QUEEN_OF_ROMANIA@YAHOO.COM
Message Posted: March 3, 2003 Hello. I am a descendant of Lawson T. Preston and Julia Fannin
Preston. Message Posted: April 9, 2003
I am the granddaughter of Gail Franklin
Blanton. He married Bertha. I have been looking for some information
on them because both of them passed away when I was very young.I
found a news article from the Paintsville Herald from January 6th
1944, about my Grandfather if you have any information about how I
continue to get information on him or her please contact me!
Thank you So Much!
Sarah Blanton
Message Posted: April 15, 2003
Dear Mr Marsh, Message Posted: June 6, 2003 Hello.
I am looking for any information on Slate Branch. I am a great great
granddaughter of DENNIS BLEVINS. I read your story on Slate Branch
and was wondering if there is any more information in your book about
Slate Branch or the BLEVINS family? Thank you.
trying to find Richard (Dick) Haneys
father and mothers name, they lived in Magoffin, co. Ky. Richard was
married to Polly Ann Jude.Any info really appreciated, Message Posted: July 22, 2003 I enjoy your website immensely and hoping I may be
able to get some
Message Posted: August 4, 2003 My grandparents were William and Georgie Gillispie Litton I'm looking for any information on their parents and grandparents. I know their parents are James and Nancy Webb Litton and George and Laur Gillispie. Thank you for any help
Message Posted: January 7, 2004
My grandfather was Clifford Franklin
Pace. He as a lawyer in Paintsville. I think he died around 1942.
My father was Martin Allen Pace. He is deceased. He was an only
child. I don't know the location of any Pace relatives and would
like to know something about the Pace family. Clifford Franklin had
a brother named John Wallace Pace and a sister named Versie. Versie
married a man named N. L. Cecil. Versie, her husband, and John
Wallace moved to Monitor, Washington and were owners of orchards in
the Wenatchee valley. Does anyone know anthing about the Pace
family history?
Thanks,
Rhonda
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