Dennis Partridge, Author at Kentucky Genealogy

More Brandenburg History, Meade County, Kentucky

Of the family’s removal to Meade County and to Brandenburg, James Larue Fairleigh, a son of William and Elizabeth Fairleigh, leaves the following account, written July 10, 1880. “At the first courts my father was appointed clerk of each court (county and circuit) and of course had to move to the county. As young as I was, (not four years old) I remember incidents in the moving, very distinctly, the stalling of one of the wagons on the road and the arrival at Little York, the place of our destination. I remember very well Ma was troubled about the appearance … Read more

The Courts of Meade County, Kentucky

Meade County was named in honor of Captain James Meade who was killed in the battle of the River Raisin. The act establishing Meade County out of parts of Hardin and Breckinridge Counties was approved, December 17, 1823, by His Excellency, John Adair, Governor of Kentucky. Joseph Stith, John H. Trent, William Ditto, William Garnett, Robert W. Washington, Joseph Atwill and William F. Foushee met at John Rush’s house in Buck Grove as designated in the act and organized, Monday, March 22, 1824, a county court. Each man produced a commission of a justice of the peace signed by the … Read more

The Hunters’ Paradise, Meade County, Kentucky

Before the white men came to Kentucky, the territory in the great bend of the Ohio River from the mouth of Otter Creek to the mouth of Sinking Creek was a veritable hunters’ paradise. Heavily wooded broken ground along the streams, dense forests on the knobs and thick timber in the groves furnished shelter for the abundant game. Thousands of acres of land bare of trees but covered with grasses and native clovers furnished grazing in summer for large herds of deer, elk and bison. Dense canebrakes provided abundant forage in winter Elk Grove, Doe Run, Elk Wallow, Sulphur Lick, … Read more

Meade County Kentucky Genealogy

The seventy-sixth county in order of formation, Meade County is located in the northwestern section of Kentucky along the Ohio River. Bordered by Breckinridge and Hardin counties, from which it was formed on December 17, 1823, it has an area of 305 square miles. The county was named in honor of Capt. James Meade of Woodford County, who fought in the Battle of Tippecanoe and was killed at the Battle of the River Raisin in 1813. The county seat is Brandenburg. Before settlement, herds of wild game, such as buffalo, deer, and elk, abounded in the area, which attracted pioneers … Read more

Shoptaugh’s Account Books, Meade County, Kentucky

From an old blacksmith’s account book beginning November 12, 1833, the following names appear: Joseph Woolfolk Lewis Richardson James Reed Ezra Shaver Thomas Rush John Wimp Hugh Isler John Long Lewis Darnell Benjamin Shacklett Lerite Clark James Wimp David Smith Heli Kendall John Rush John Stinnet Leon Coopper Miles Sheppard John Shepherd Jacob Shaver John Vanmeter Benjamin Keeth Dannel Mathes Orlando Stinnet John Shacklet Thomas Toben Dannel Fulton Jesse Howl Samuel Overton George Frymire Lewis Alexander John McBrown Fleimnen Edmon William C. Miehal William Roberts John Williams Dick Payne Thomas Roberts Jacob Ragon Warron Richardson Cleveland Clark William Toben James … Read more

Clay County, Kentucky Look Up’s

“Lookup” Volunteers are needed, please contact me with your information Judy Please, do not ask the volunteers for “everything on ____ name”. Limit your request to two a month, one person per request. Give as much information as possible. Given name, if known. middle name or initials if known, and surname and time period. Do not ask for copyrighted material or copies from copyrighted material. Be prepared to pay for copies made or other expenses such as photos, postage, travel, etc. Please do not expect immediate answers or results, they are simply very kind people willing to assist others. They … Read more

Clay County, Kentucky Military Resources

At the start of the Civil War Kentucky tried to be neutral. Because of it’s location and the divided loyalties of the citizens, Kentucky was put right in the middle. Use of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers were important to the north and important plantation owners were needed in the south. Kentucky was a divided state, with family and friends finding themselves fighting each other. Therefore you will find Union and Confederate soldiers. If you find any link below that does not work, please let me know so I can check it. Also, if you know of a link to … Read more

Clay County, Kentucky Resources

Kentucky General Information Capital: Frankfort Statehood: June 1, 1792, the 15th state State Motto: “United we stand, divided we fall” State Flower: Goldenrod State Tree: Coffee Tree State Nickname: Bluegrass State (the name comes from the kind of grass that grows around Lexington and Louisville. Though not really blue, the grass has a blueish tinge in early spring.) State Song: “My Old Kentucky Home” by Stephen Foster State Flag: The state seal in the center of a navy blue field. State Seal: In the center of the seal are two friends embracing. The words of the state motto are above … Read more

Clay County, Kentucky Family Tree’s

Smith Family Tree Father – Steve Smith possible son of Elias & Eddy Smith & Liza Lewis, daughter of Judah Lewis & Rebecca Hoskins Son Daniel Smith born about 1876 Mother – Bud Baker (Franklin James Baker) son of Thomas Baker & Elvira Stubblefield & Linda/Malinda Frederick Daughter Vesta (Nirvesta) Baker born about 1882 Daniel Smith married Vesta Baker April 13, 1899 Daniel & Vesta had 7 children, including my grandfather, Arla Smith. Gray Family Tree James Gray Gadi Gray Stephan Gray married Lucinda Bowling John Gray married Sally Henson William Gray Elisha Abner Sr Enoch Abner Sr Enoch Abner Jr … Read more

Clay County, Kentucky How to Research

Hints and Tips for Beginners Are you starting to search for your ancestors? Have you been looking for awhile? I hope some of these small tips can help. Let me tell you first; I am not a professional genealogists. I started looking for my ancestors about five years ago. I put the papers away for awhile but got it back out when someone asked about a relative. That triggered my interest again. I am on several mailing lists and have talked with many people who have been very helpful. Most people are willing to help when you have a question. … Read more