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Silas Baptist Church History and Register

In Sep 1781, the Rev. Lewis Craig led his Baptist flock out of Spotsylvania, Virginia, guided by Capt. William Ellis. Forced westward by Anglican persecution, the emigrants packed their communion service, Bible, and record book and walked the 600‑mile trace to Kentucky. High water on the Holston River stalled them for three weeks; nightly worship there persuaded many fellow travelers to join the congregation. By mid‑Dec 1781 the party reached what became Craig’s Station on Gilbert’s Creek near present‑day Lancaster and erected the first Baptist church west of the Appalachian Mountains. Twenty Craig’s Station members resettled in Bourbon County in 1796. With help from … Read more

Will of George M. Allen, 1910

George M. Allen’s Last Will and Testament, dated May 10, 1910, outlines his wishes regarding the distribution of his estate. He instructs that debts and burial expenses be paid first, followed by $5 to each of his children and $1 to his grandchildren from his deceased daughter. He designates amounts for his grandchildren and bequeaths the remainder of his estate to his wife, Susan, or to his son, Odie, if she predeceases him. If both pass, the estate will go to Odie’s heirs. The will was witnessed and later validated in court on July 21, 1913.

Will of William Anderson, 1878

William Anderson’s will, dated April 24, 1878, outlines the distribution of his estate. He bequeaths two-thirds of his real estate to his son Willson G. Anderson, with the responsibility of caring for the family. His wife Nancy J. Anderson receives the remainder of the estate for her lifetime, passing it to their daughter July An Anderson thereafter. Additionally, he grants $50 to his son Elijah J. Anderson and $1 each to his three oldest children. Nancy J. Anderson later relinquishes her rights under the will. Witnessed and proven in court, the document is recorded in Muhlenberg Will Book 4.

Will of Samuel Allison, 1826

Samuel Allison’s 1826 will outlines his wishes for the distribution of his estate upon his death. He bequeaths two acres of land and various personal property to his wife, Peggy, including a slave, while also providing for his children with specific gifts of beds, livestock, and slaves. His real estate is to be divided equally between his sons, John and Samuel Hendley. The will appoints Ephraim M. Brank as executor and revokes any previous wills. The document is dated August 8, 1826, and is recorded in Muhlenberg County.

Will of William C. Adkins, 1900

William C. Adkins of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, outlines his last will and testament dated May 4, 1900. He bequeaths one-third of his estate, including various tracts of land, to his sons William A. and Odie O., while providing a life estate to his wife, Mary A. Adkins. Upon her passing, the remaining estate goes to their son Frank W. The will also addresses advancements made to other children. Adkins later modified his will with codicils in 1903 and 1908, adjusting property distributions among his heirs. This will was admitted to probate in February 1916.

Robert C. Moseley Family Cemetery

This is an alphabetical listing of individuals buried in the Robert C. Moseley family cemetery. They may, or may not, still have visible gravestones.

Marvin L. Allen Jr. and Mary Alice Wilkins

This article profiles Marvin L. Allen Jr., born in Rock Haven, Kentucky, on June 7, 1926, son of Marvin L. Allen Sr. and Agnes (Board) Allen. Marvin Jr., a World War II U.S. Marine Corps veteran, worked for Louisville Gas and Electric Company for 40 years, retiring in 1986. He married Mary Alice Wilkins on March 31, 1948, with whom he had four children: Marvin Wessley, Alice Sharon, Stephen W., and Clifford K. Allen. Marvin Jr. also managed a farm, held a real estate license, and was actively involved in the Rock Haven community, contributing to developments such as Country Lane Estates. The family has strong community ties, including membership in the Rock Haven Baptist Church and local Masonic organizations.

Meade County Kentucky Place Names

The following list of place names and locations of Meade County, Kentucky have been accumulated by various authors and from a variety of sources, some unpublished. A large proportion of these listings come from Robert M. Rennicks Kentucky place names published in 1984 by the University Press of Kentucky.

Historic Post Offices in Meade County Kentucky

This is a list of post offices that operated in Meade County, Kentucky, at various points in history.

History of Big Spring Kentucky

Big Spring, once dubbed the “Dodge City” of its region, was notorious for its lawlessness and three bustling saloons. Located at the junction of Breckinridge, Meade, and Hardin Counties, it evaded close law enforcement scrutiny in its early days, earning a reputation as a “wide-open” town. Legends speak of travelers wary of passing through the “long hollow” near town due to robbers. Today, Big Spring is a tranquil village, vastly different from its vibrant past as a hub for trade, commerce, tourism, and recreation, reflecting none of its once tumultuous atmosphere.