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Interview of Mildred Maggard focuses on Barbourville of 1920s-1950s
Mildred E. Maggard was interviewed on October 26, 1990 by Susan Arthur.
The main topics of the interview include the theaters in Barbourville, the location of various businesses in downtown Barbourville, what it was like to live in Barbourville, Kentucky during the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s,and Miss Maggard's own working career that spanned many years and businesses and organizations.
Rosenwald School's 1950-1951 Yearbook
The Rosenwald School Yearbook or Annual dated 1950-51 was donated in summer 1991 by Alex Lyttle Tye.
According to our records, Mrs. Tye then said, "It is the only year we had an annual.”
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.
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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