One of Lincoln’s favorites, Delmonico Potatoes. —The Post-Crescent, 8 Feb 1976, Sun, Page 58
Month: July 2021
Lewis Stanley
Descendants of Lewis Stanley Generation 1 1. LEWIS1 STANLEY1 was born about 1837 in Kentucky. He died about 1880 in probably Kentucky. He married Nancy Jane Jarvis, daughter of Edward Jarvis and Mary Forrester, on 06 Mar 1860 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky2. She was born in May 1830 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky1, 3-4. She died… Continue reading Lewis Stanley
Spinks Family Crest
The name Spinks is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Spinks was a name used for a person who because his physical characteristics was referred to as the spink, which literally means the finch. Often nicknames described strong traits or attributes that people wished to emulate. . .
Gillis B. Spinks
Descendants of Gillis B. Spinks Generation 2 1. GILLIS B.2 SPINKS1, 2, 3 (William1) as born in 1829 in Kentucky. He died on August 19, 1858? in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. He married Nancy Jane Jarvis, daughter of Edward Jarvis and Mary Forrester on August 30, 1850 in Kentucky4. She was born in May 18305, 6,… Continue reading Gillis B. Spinks
A History of MUHL CO
Ten years ago, and twenty plus years after reading Otto A. Rothert’s book, A History of Muhlenberg County, I happened upon information shared on the Muhlenberg County KyGenWeb Project that helped me with my family history research. I learned that an ancestor of mine was indeed mentioned in Mr. Rothert’s book… Edward Jarvis (1763-1836) of… Continue reading A History of MUHL CO
Jesse James in Kentucky
Jesse James in Muhlenberg County Preface: While reading the events below, it must be explained to some that Mercer, Kentucky has faded almost into nonexistence. It was once a thriving coal mining community located on old Highway 62 between Powderly and Central City. Mercer Church still exists on the second road called Highway 62. July… Continue reading Jesse James in Kentucky
Mamie Eisenhower
Mamie Eisenhower’s Recipe for Lemon-Lime Sherbert. —Idaho State Journal, 25 March 1976, Page 3
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Oh, No, Mr. President, That’s No Way to Make Stew! —The Kansas City Times, 6 Oct 1954, Wed, Page 13
Rose (McCauley) Garvey
Rose (McCauley) Garvey, 1807-1883. Wife of James Garvey…
Garvey Family Crest
Today’s Irish surnames are underpinned by a multitude of rich histories. The name Garvey originally appeared in Gaelic as O Gairbhin, derived from the word “garbh,” which means “rough.”