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Interview of Albert Gregory - Longtime Teacher at Rosenwald and Knox County Schools
Albert L. Gregory was interviewed on June 27, 1991 by Wm. Sherman Oxendine and Jakalyn Jackson.
While the focus of the interview was on education, other aspects of Mr. Gregory's life were discussed.
Interview of Clarence "Ossie" Burch - member of Merrill's Marauders in WWII
Clarence "Ossie" Burch was interviewed by William Sherman Oxendine on March 7, 1990. Most of the conversation focused on Burch's military career.
Clarence "Ossie" Burch was born on October 10, 1914 and died on March 19, 2000. A native of Knox County, Kentucky, Burch served in many campaigns with Merrill's Marauders on the Burma Road and is mentioned in two books entitled Merrill's Marauders. After the war, in 1947, Burch reorganized the local National Guard units from southeastern Kentucky and headed the Barbourville Guard. He retired with the rank of colonel.
About Mrs. Smith and how her genealogy column came to be
Nadine Davis Smith is a native of Knox County, Kentucky, having been born and raised in the Boone Heights area. Her parents were Obie Davis and Elizabeth Baker. Her husband was the late Joe Boone Smith, longtime employee of the old A & P stores in Barbourville.
About Mrs. Koerner and her genealogy column
Patsy Ann Hammons Koerner's genealogy column was published in the Barbourville Mountain Advocate in the early 1980s. Mrs. Koerner's obituary, taken from Rootsweb website, is included below.
Jayne Poynter Genealogical Materials
On August 25, 2016, Jayne Poynter of Corbin donated her extensive collection of genealogy books, documents and other materials to the Knox Historical Museum.
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What Our Patrons Have to Say...
Hello, I was wondering if it would be possible to purchase Volume 3 -1991, all of the articles from that section. If so, how much and how do I complete it? Thanking you in advance.
Great website! I, too, was unaware of the KNOX HISTORICAL MUSEUM WEBSITE. Most of my ancestors lived in Knox County, Ky at one time. I am interested in the Arthur/Bond family ancestry. I hit a brick wall approx 15 years ago, researching my Bond family.
I live at least 3 hours away, but woud live to make the trip if I knew that the information you have is on my West family. would it be possible for someone to send me some names? thank you so much. Linda Gibson
I did not realize you had a website until I received the current issue of the Knox Countian. Susan Arthur was my aunt.
Just wanted to let you know that I found a list of postmasters on line that included my ancestor Ambrose Arthur, who served as postmaster at Flat Lick between 1848-52. List is at
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kyknox/Postmaster.html#Flat
This list includes all postmasters from Knox County.
I would love to see the resurrection of the Christmas Party that was so enjoyable. My mom, Janice Potter Trent, was very active during that time. I truly miss the mingling, the great food we all prepared, and the stories told. Please consider doing this again. Thanks!