In a more modern happenstance, my husbands father was minister of this church in the early 1960s. Not a professional by any means, many of my recipes have been handed down from my mother, my grandmothers, and my aunt. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc. Last names beginning with M, Mc and N are included. In spite of the treaties, Indians raids on the settlements were common during the first two decades of the movement into Kentucky. This illustration is from the book titled: Story of the Wild West and Camp Fire Chats: Being the Complete and Authentic History of the Great Heroes of the Western Plains, Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill, Kit Carson, Simon Kenton* (April 3, 1755-1836) If you need a huge amount you may wish to purchase the CD that is available through my website www.kentuckykindredgenealogy.com This has been a five year project, beginning in the fall of 2009 and ending May 31, 2014. Judge Roy Bean (1825-1903) James Bowie (April 10, 1796-1836) Thank you for purchasing my book! ), the will book and the page number. It's fluid. 9500 to 8000 BC Paleoindian Period ca. In 1788, however, a road was cut directly east from the settlement at Knoxville to the settlement on the Cumberland River. WebOne out of every five Kentucky pioneers was an African American, and nearly all were slaves. Before Clinton County was formed in 1835 from parts of Cumberland County (established in 1798) and Wayne County (established in 1800), the area was a land of heavily forested foothills and valleys along the Kentucky and Tennessee Some of the land was given out in grants to Revolutionary War veterans in payment for their services, and more was available for purchase at low cost. Counterbalancing this was the fact that the vast expanse of land west of the Appalachians which was gained by Britain's victory in the French and Indian war but closed to settlement by the colonial government now became available to citizens brave enough to relocate there. WebHistorical Marker #1516 in Albany remembers William Wood, an early settler of what became Clinton County, Kentucky. Farther south, the Old Trader's Path from Augusta, Georgia, to Columbus connected with the Federal Road which was an extension of the Upper Road from Fredericksburg, Virginia, to Salisbury, North Carolina. Other settlers also founded towns, and before long they began to call for separation KY Today, an estimated 47 million people in the United States are descendants of these early travelers! WebBOONESBORO, on the W. bank of Kentucky River in Madison county; settled by Daniel Boone, who began the fort on April 1st, and finished it on the 14th of June, l775. Judge Roy Bean (1825-1903) Infamous "hanging judge" of Langtry, Texas. Last names beginning with U, V, W and Y are included there were no last names beginning with X or Z. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Clark County Will Books Index, Books 1-13 for the years 1793-1853. The Great Settlement Area 1750-1800 Kentucky Historical Society Creation Date 1975 Description Map of frontier settlements in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. Buried in the "Old Guides Cemetery" on a hill above the cave. June 10, 1779, in Madison County, at and near Boonesborough. Two other volumes will follow, HO and PZ. Note: This project is intended for anyone that moved to Kentucky during this period. As adults we love to cook together, the kitchen crowded, foods made for each and every time we are together. Money for their subsistence from the time you deliver them to the officer till he shall have carried them to their Rendezvous will be lodged with Maj. A. C. QUISENBERRY, FIVE HUNDRED KENTUCKY PIONEERS, Register of Kentucky State Historical Society, Vol. When the earliest settlers arrived, Kentucky was still a territory of Virginia, and Nelson County, formed in 1785, included the present Washington, Marion, and nine other counties, plus parts of eleven others. Join Geni to explore your genealogy and family history in the World's Largest Family Tree. She traveled throughout Kentucky giving lectures about the migration path of settlers through Cumberland Gap. The county court was the most influential governmental body in Kentucky during the period 1780-1830. It is always interesting to research in a new county, since there are always new names to discover. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc. Early settlers received land warrants for their participation in the French and Indian War. came face to face with such tribes as the Shawnee, Cherokee, and Chickasaw, the area had been inhabited by prehistoric Indians. WebHarrodsburg, Kentuckys oldest town, was established (as Harrodstown) near the head of Salt River by James Harrod and a party of 37 men in 1774. 13,000 or more to 9500 BC Pre-Paleoindian Period ca. WebThe first Europeans to visit Kentucky arrived in the late 17th century was via the Ohio River from the northeast and from the southeast through a natural pass in the Appalachian Mountains. Last names beginning with E and F are included. A group of negotiators from the Transylvania Company which included Daniel Boone obtained agreement from the Cherokees along the Tennessee River in 1775 to allow white settlement of the area. . Geni requires JavaScript! George Rogers Clark* (November 19, 1752-1818) Other volumes will follow shortly. Migration from St. Mary's, Maryland to Kentucky. Initially, waterways seemed to be easier than land routes, but they presented their own difficulties. It was named after the Marquis de Lafayette and comprised all the present state of Kentucky lying north and east of the Kentucky River. See Arlene H. Eakle and Linda E. Brinkerhoff, Kentucky, Volume I (Family History World, PO Box 129, Tremonton UT 84337 or online on my Home Page Catalog link) for a working list of early Kentucky stations with lists of their settlers. Contrary to legend, however, most of the land was won not by hardy pioneers seeking a family farmstead but by wealthy individuals and powerful companies who quickly claimed possession of all the prime areas. 1774: Harrodsburg was established as the first permanent settlement in Kentucky. A copy of Col. John Bowmans account against the Commonwealth of Virginia, shows that his pay was 22 pounds, 10 shillings per month, and $50 additional per month for subsistence. BOSELEYS STATION, mile above the main fork of Wells Creek, From The First American West: The Ohio River Valley, 1750-1820. Many migrated with the initial groups of European American settlers coming from Virginia and North Carolina, where law and custom recognized slavery as an accepted institution. Copyright 2011 by Phyllis Brown. They are thought of and spoken of, when remembered, in a vague way as Indian fighters and hunters. WebFIVE HUNDRED KENTUCKY PIONEERS on JSTOR. If you would like a photo of a gravestone, or several, email me at phyrit@roadrunner.com. WebEarly Kentucky Settlers, 1700s-1800s. WebKentucky was a wild place before it settled down and became the Bluegrass State. WebHistorical Marker #1516 in Albany remembers William Wood, an early settler of what became Clinton County, Kentucky. For early settlers and pioneers the Cumberland Gap was a gateway that led through the southern Appalachian Mountains into the great wilderness of Kentucky. This is an alphabetical listing of those buried at St. Charles, including birth and death dates, and other information. (LogOut/ This part is rather small. From The Kentucky Pioneers BY JOHN MASON BROWN. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc. The pursuit and successful conclusion of the war brought both detrimental and beneficial effects to St. Mary's Countians. WebWhile most early pioneers moved on to better lands, some made the mountain region their permanent home. WebHarrodsburg, Kentuckys oldest town, was established (as Harrodstown) near the head of Salt River by James Harrod and a party of 37 men in 1774. There are 1,007 names listed. Some Kentucky pioneers and frontiersmen went on to become renowned in American history, and helped shape the country we know today. This work, containing all names, is for those with many family members in the county like myself who had all my families come through Washington County at one time. Capt. WebWhen the earliest settlers arrived, Kentucky was still a territory of Virginia, and Nelson County, formed in 1785, included the present Washington, Marion, and nine other counties, plus parts of eleven others. Stated to have served in revolutionary war militia. Thank you for purchasing this book. Jefferson. The county court was the most influential governmental body in Kentucky during the period 1780-1830. There are 513 names listed. There will be a volume that includes AZ. In 1769, frontiersman Daniel Boone while on the first of several hunting expeditions discovered the Cumberland Gap through the lower Appalachians. This book was compiled by Ila Earle Fowler, for the Kentucky Society, Daughters of Colonial Wars. They occupied the I am sir, Yr very Hble servt, Th. Many migrated with the initial groups of European American settlers coming from Virginia and North Carolina, where law and custom recognized slavery as an accepted institution. In History of Kentucky by Judge Lewis Collins, and his son Richard H. Collins, is a section on names of soldiers of Kentucky County, Virginia. Get great travel ideas and more useful tips for building your dream trip itinerary. To Maj. The former amount was in money, the latter in Virginia scrip. How I love to cook for my family and friends. The list includes name, birth and death dates, and sometimes additional information. WebThe Early Settlers of Boonesborough On the 1st of April, 1775, Daniel Boone, Richard Henderson and their companions, reached the southern bank of the Kentucky River, and began to build a fort, afterwards known as Boonesborough. Later a branch of the Wilderness Road from Hazel Patch to Stanford, Harrodsburg, and on to Louisville became a well used migration path. Michael enlisted December 1, 1777 in Captain Bentley's Company, 3rd Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col. John Neville, formally known at James Estill===* DAR Ancestor #: A037302 * Service: VIRGINIA Rank: CAPTAIN* Birth: 11-9-1750 AUGUSTA CO VIRGINIA* Death: 3-23-1782 FAYETTE CO KY DIST VIRGINIA* Service Source: HARDING, GE Leaving her two oldest sons, Benjamin and Wallace in Va., Rachel Wright Estill made the trip with her husband through the wilderness, on horse back with her baby James in her arms,to Boonesborough Fort Nicholas Proctor was born in 1758 in Brunswick County, Virginia. Seeking new lands in the Shenandoah Valley, these settlers pushed on until they breached the mountains and filled the beautiful land called Kentucky. Thank you for purchasing my book! These were first encouraged by the French and, during and after the Revolutionary War, by the British from their strongholds in the north. of the first early inhabitants, and what lessons it might teach us about the early history of Kentucky. Some Kentucky pioneers and frontiersmen became renowned in American history, and helped shape the country we know today. A large percentage of the eligible men fought in the war, either marching with the Continental Army or guarding the home front in local militias. Settlements at Boonesboro, St. Asaph, and Danville soon followed. The following is a copy of an original letter of instructions to Col. man a true American Patriot. She worked at the Kentucky State Library and Archives. This my second set of will book indexes, this time for Clark County, Kentucky. In History of Kentucky by Judge Lewis Collins, and his son Richard H. Collins, is a section on names of soldiers of Kentucky County, Virginia. As land sales were opened in the Old Northwest, funds were appropriated for the building of a National Road. WebBOONESBORO, on the W. bank of Kentucky River in Madison county; settled by Daniel Boone, who began the fort on April 1st, and finished it on the 14th of June, l775. From The Kentucky Pioneers BY JOHN MASON BROWN. This has been a five year project, taking photos beginning in the fall of 2008 and through 2012. The Marylanders brought with them the traditional skills of their region, including tobacco farming, distilling, and preparation of Southern Maryland stuffed ham. The first serious explorations of the Kentucky territory by English colonists had begun around 1750, and it was found that the area was not generally inhabited by Indians, but was used primarily as a hunting ground by Indian tribes living along the tributaries north of the Ohio River and by the southern Cherokee tribes. Change). In History of Kentucky by Judge Lewis Collins, and his son Richard H. Collins, is a section on names of soldiers of Kentucky County, Virginia. Bowman from Governor Thomas Jefferson: I am to ask the favor of you to give notice to the officer recommended by you for the Western Battalions that as soon as one half of his quota of men is raised and delivered by you, he shall be entitled to his commission. It was originally published in 1951. Ive just recently put the list together. ), the will book and the page number. In the late 1700's most of the population in the United States was found east of the Appalachian Mountains. Thank you for purchasing this book. Other volumes will follow shortly. First 19th century guide and early explorer of Mammoth Cave. There are contradictory accounts of his later life and death. Comprehensive in its coverage of early Kentucky, these books include a unique collection of court, marriage, military, and probate records. Passage was slowed when families and livestock joined the Kentucky pioneers. The First American West: The Ohio River Valley, 1750-1820, Kentucky Pioneers, Explorers, and Frontiersmen. early Indians developed four prehistoric traditions which archaeologists have designated as Paleo Indian (12,000-7500 BC), Archaic (7500-1500 BC), WebRFR0K005 The Caption reads: Harrassment of Early Settlers. Included on this CD are 856 names, 740 photos. By 1830, it was limited to its present geographical boundaries. Since there are so many who can trace their ancestry back to these early pioneers, they are listed according to the captains under whom they served. Born in Albemarle County, Virginia, died in Louisville, buried at Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. You can put in a name, county, etc., and it will bring up posts for that subject. WebThe Early Settlers of Boonesborough On the 1st of April, 1775, Daniel Boone, Richard Henderson and their companions, reached the southern bank of the Kentucky River, and began to build a fort, afterwards known as Boonesborough. Given under my Hand & Seal, Williamsburg this 21st day of December 1776, P. Henry, Jr., There is, also, the original of another commission to the same gallant officer dated in 1779, and signed by Th. You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name. However, it was his eloquently poetic letter proposing the establishment of a great new park for St. Lou Scads of information exist on Monk. (LogOut/ They were sturdy people, willing to endure hardship, hunger, and death to establish themselves in Kentucky. In 1769, frontiersman Daniel Boone while on the first of several hunting expeditions discovered the Cumberland Gap through the lower Appalachians. The division of Fayette into multiple counties points to the great importance of county government in the lives of the early settlers. WebFIVE HUNDRED KENTUCKY PIONEERS on JSTOR. Last names beginning with O, P and R are included there were no last names that began with Q. If you have someone buried in this cemetery, or several, send me an email at phyrit@roadrunner.com and I will send you the photo(s) of the gravestones. St. Charles Catholic Church is located in Marion County, Kentucky, near the small town of St. Mary. This is an all-inclusive, alphabetical listing of those listed in the Washington County Will Book Index, Books A-W for the years 1792-1902. Nevertheless being little troble I have done it. Joseph Swearingen, Samuel Sweatingen and Van Swearingen listed under soldiers under the command of Captain William Herrods. There are 1,226 names listed. This undoubtedly relates to the expedition of Col. Bird, who, with a large number of Indians and British troops, invaded Kentucky and destroyed Ruddles and Martins Stations, but subsequently beat a retreat. Although many of these early travelers had different dreams and expectations heading west into Kentucky, they were all in search of land and a new start. WebIn 1780, early Kentucky pioneers entered Fayette County to settle the area later known as Lexington. earliest Kentuckians may have come to the Western Hemisphere as early as 20,000 years ago by crossing a strip of land, now submerged beneath the Bering Bowman, at Harrodstown, June 10, 1779, thus writes: Sir: As I cannot conveniently call on you at this time, I have sent a list of the men of my company which were on the late Expedition against the Indian towns; and beg you will favor me with the amount of the sale of the Plunder by the Barer, John Martain, to enable me to settle with them.. You can use the search feature on your Kindle to find a particular name. There is an alphabetical listing of those married, sorted by last name of groom, including the date of marriage. A justice of the peace and saloon keeper, he became the self-proclaimed "Law West of the Pecos" in Langtry, Texas. June 23, 1780, Stationed at the Painted Stone, near now Shelbyville (partial list). metal cookware. In 1779-80, at Ruddles and Martins Stations, near now Cynthiana. Our strength is 23 men to wit: (Here follow the names). British warships roamed the Chesapeake and tributary rivers at will, impounding supplies and in many instances looting and sometimes destroying homes, churches and warehouses. They are scarcely ever credited with an idea or aspiration higher than the lust of the chase, or with a nobler quality than personal courage. THE traveller who stops for a day at the pleasant and picturesque little city of Frankfort, Kentucky, will be rewarded with the view of a landscape of surpassing loveliness. Also, many of the early settlers of Washington County were laid to rest here. These raids ended in 1793, and the final defeat and pacification of the Midwestern tribes came in 1795 with the treaty of Greensville. This has been a three year project, beginning in the fall of 2012 and ending June 14, 2014. Today, an estimated 47 million people in the United States are descendants of these early travelers! WebThe Early Settlers of Boonesborough On the 1st of April, 1775, Daniel Boone, Richard Henderson and their companions, reached the southern bank of the Kentucky River, and began to build a fort, afterwards known as Boonesborough. Land speculation was a big business in Kentucky in the eighteenth century, and the potential for making a quick fortune was unprecedented in American history. The first Catholic church, a log building, was built at the foot of Rohan Knob (now Holy Cross) in 1792. WebEdna Milliken (1921-2005) made history as the first female president of the Kentucky Historical Society in November 1963. Last names beginning with A-Y are included there were no last names beginning with U, X and Z. It was named after the Marquis de Lafayette and comprised all the present state of Kentucky lying north and east of the Kentucky River. Within a few weeks I will make this into a CD that includes photos of most of the gravestones. This is a list in progress with regular updates. Order your free copy or view the online guide now. One large book containing all volumes will follow shortly. These circumstances resulted in a massive movement of people to the western lands, particularly Kentucky, in the decades following the war. Judge Roy Bean (1825-1903) Infamous "hanging judge" of Langtry, Texas. Washington County (including Marion) separated in 1792, and Marion county was formed in 1834. Thank you for purchasing my book! Welcome to Geni, home of the world's largest family tree. There will also be a volume that includes AZ. The Official Site of Kentucky Department of Tourism. Revolutionary Patriots of Charles County, Maryland, Gravestone Photos From St. Rose Catholic Church and Cemetery - Washington County, Gravestones From St. Ivo Cemetery Marion County, John Wesley Linton and Emma Adelaide Procter Logan County, 1764 Will of Edward Barber St. Marys County, Maryland, Gravestone Photos From Lewisport Cemetery in Hancock County, 1826 Will of John Murphy Garrard County, 1811 Will of James Hogan Garrard County, Kentucky, Heinrich Schulte From Germany to Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky, 1898 Letter From Samuel M. Duncan About the Crockett Family and 1837 Will of Col. Anthony Crockett Franklin County, 1798 Court Case That Names 7 Great-Grandparents Garrard County, John B. and Harriet Bliss Higgins Buried in Lexington Cemetery Fayette County. Other areas heavily settled by St. Mary's Countians include Hardin Creek (10 Miles east of Pottinger Creek), Cartwright's Creek, Scott County, Rolling Fork, Cox's Creek, and Breckinridge County. WebPioneers Settle Fayette County, Kentucky The history of Fayette County is well known. A. C. QUISENBERRY, FIVE HUNDRED KENTUCKY PIONEERS, Register of Kentucky State Historical Society, Vol. If you have many family members buried at this cemetery you may wish to purchase a CD of this cemetery that includes all photos. (LogOut/ WebPioneers Settle Fayette County, Kentucky The history of Fayette County is well known. Built in 1792 Holy Cross was the first Catholic Church built in the state of Kentucky. 1774: Harrodsburg was established as the first permanent settlement in Kentucky. Learn about the prehistory and culture In spite of these, many chose the water route. Who knew we would share this common piece of history? Also, many of the early settlers of Washington County were laid to rest here. Included is the description of the entry (Will, Inventory, List of Sales, Administrative Settlement, Allot Dower, Executors Settlement, Division of Estate, Guardian Settlement, Appraisement, List of Slaves, Agreement, etc. Wilson (96). They often traveled in groups for safety and had an insatiable drive to penetrate the great wilderness. The second westward push was over the Appalachian Mountains. Early pioneers and settlers travelled along the historic Wilderness Road west into the wilderness of Kentucky through Cumberland Gap. Early settlers who were determined to find land and opportunities pushed westward in two major ways: by water routes and by land routes. Thank you for purchasing this book. Not everyone buried in the cemetery is on the list - many of those buried after 1950 have not been included, although many are. Rockbridge Cemetery is not in good shape many stones are overturned. The modest monument that marks the place is carved with scenes of pioneer life---the hunter's camp, the settler's cabin, the Indian combat; and around it the trees grow, secluding the spot from the military cemetery that lies beyond. In all, approximately 225,000 individuals are referenced within the pages from twelve books. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. WebOne out of every five Kentucky pioneers was an African American, and nearly all were slaves. This my second set of will book indexes, this time for Clark County, Kentucky. With the coming of the priests and the establishment of orders of nuns, Catholic education became available, beginning with St. Thomas Seminary in 1811. 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