THOMAS2 DOSSETT (Moses1) was born in 1759 in Orange County, North Carolina. He died in 1834 in Hopkins County, Kentucky (Old Cates Cemetery, Nebo, Hopkins County, Kentucky). He married Nancy Cate, daughter of Richard Cate and Elizabeth Unknown on August 10, 1785 in North Carolina. She was born in 1768 in North Carolina. She died… Continue reading Dossett / Cate
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Thomas Dosett
In 1834, Thomas Dosett, a resident of Hopkins County, Kentucky, applied for a pension for his service in the revolutionary war under the Act of Congress of June 7, 1832. Unlike prior acts, a demonstration of need or disability was not required. Those who served for more than 2 years were entitled to full pay… Continue reading Thomas Dosett
Fire and Ice
Fire and Ice By Robert Frost Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And… Continue reading Fire and Ice
John Tyler’s Pudding Pie
John Tyler’s Pudding Pie. —Ukiah Daily Journal, 09 Feb 1997, Tue, Page 6 When was instant pudding invented? In 1927 Chocolate Jell-O was introduced and discontinued in 1927. Chocolate returned to the Jell-O lineup in 1937 as an instant pudding made with milk. It proved enormously popular, and over time other pudding flavors were added… Continue reading John Tyler’s Pudding Pie
Abraham Lincoln
One of Lincoln’s favorites, Delmonico Potatoes. —The Post-Crescent, 8 Feb 1976, Sun, Page 58
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