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Congressman Caleb Powers argues for coal and prosperity in the Knox Countian
The new issue of the Museum's quarterly magazine, The Knox Countian, features coal and prosperity in 1917 as promoted by U.S. Congressman Caleb Powers in his proposed bill to obtain funding for a post office and mine rescue station in Barbourville, Kentucky.
The issue was published in late December 2017.
Flood of 1977 photos published by Barbourville Utility Co.
The Barbourville Utility Company is providing 1977 flood photos and current river levels at the following web address: http://barbourville.com/flood-wall-management. See Flood Wall and River Level link at bottom of website page.
The city's floodwall was raised approximately 10 feet following the devastating 1977 flood. Torrential rain fell from April 2-5 that year, causing devastating floods across southeast Kentucky that killed 10 people.
Employment Records from the old Kentucky-Jellico Mining Company
The Knox Historical Museum (KHM) recently received copies of employment records from the old Kentucky-Jellico Mining Company which mined in Knox County, Kentucky.
The employment records cover a time period from 1940 to 1951. The records also include a reference to the Kay Jay Local Union Number 6068.
History of Emmanuel Bible Camp written in 1970 by missionary Wilma Wahlstedt
Editor's Note: A conversation held on January 27, 2018 during dinner at Joyce Gander Cole's home in Apple Grove in Knox County, Kentucky, brought forth fond memories of the late Wilma Wahlstedt, who died in 1997 and is buried in the Barbourville Cemetery.
Chautaugua actors share the story of the Boones to Barbourville students
On Friday January 26, 2018, actor Kevin Hardesty portrayed Daniel Boone; then following, Actress Betsy Smith portrayed Jemima Boone at the Barbourville Middle School to the 8th grade class.
What Our Patrons Have to Say...
I would love to read the article by Charles Reed Mitchell titled The Killing of Levi Lee. Can you tell me how I can get this article?
My ancestors were William and Jesse Moore who m. Peggy Cathers and had many children. Wm and son Jesse Moore purchased land on Little Racoon Creek (now Laurel county) in 1810. William and Mary Moore lived in Woodford county and came from Culpepper, VA. May be related to owner of indentured servant merchant ship late 1600s through early 1700s.
Would love to connect to others related to Jesse Moore.
Have been to the museum several years ago. I had talked to a gentleman about family research of the records, have not returned. Would like to come back and continue research. When are you open ?
How do I get the information about the Bunch family from The Knox Countian? Bunch is a family name of mine and lived in Knox Co. a long time ago. Thank You. joanncasner@yahoo.com
My great grandfather was Tom Martin of Knox Co. Ky. His father was George W. Martin who married Mary Payne in 1866 and on Tom Martin's death certificate is a John Martin as informant who died in 1956' my grandfather died in 1951, I believe these two were brothers. I found Geo. W. Martin and John D. Martin buried in King Cemetery in Crab Orchard, Ky. and John on my grandfathers death certificate gave residence as Crab Orchard Ky. Could this very well be my great grandfathers family, just trying to verify this information. Thank you so much Larry E. Lawson