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    Twins who married twins ... and had twin brothers ... among those in my family tree with birthdays w
    thatsbug2u
    • Nov 7, 2015
    • 7 min

    Twins who married twins ... and had twin brothers ... among those in my family tree with birthdays w

    Birthdays from my family tree for the week of Nov. 9: Nov. 9 Samuel Webb Caudill and Sarah Maggard Caudill, his wife. Sarah Maggard Caudill, (my 4G grandmother on my mother's side), b. 1809 in Letcher County, Ky.; d. Jan. 18, 1898, in Rowan County, Ky. Sarah married Samuel Webb Caudill in Perry County, Ky., in 1825. She was 16. Sarah was born in Letcher County, where the Caudills settled after moving from Wilkes County, N.C. The Caudills had large families, and over time many
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    My great-grandfather, several members of prominent Ohio family — all Wilsons — among family-tree bir
    thatsbug2u
    • Oct 10, 2015
    • 6 min

    My great-grandfather, several members of prominent Ohio family — all Wilsons — among family-tree bir

    Birthdays from my family tree for the week of Oct. 12: Oct. 12 Matilda Wilson, (my first cousin three times removed on my mother's side), b. 1814 in Madison County, Ohio; d. March 21, 1890, in Madison County, Ohio. Matilda was one of six children of Valentine Wilson and the second of his three wives, Elanore Judy Wilson. Valentine was one of the wealthiest landowners of his region of Ohio. He married three times — his first two wives died — and had children by all of his wive
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    Uncle Trace among many Lamberts in my family tree with birthdays this week
    thatsbug2u
    • Sep 12, 2015
    • 8 min

    Uncle Trace among many Lamberts in my family tree with birthdays this week

    Birthdays in my family tree for the week of Sept. 14: Sept. 14 Wayne Monroe Wilson, (my second cousin three times removed on my mother's side), b. 1901 in Kentucky; I have no details about his death. Wayne's parents are William Monroe Wilson (1865-1908) and Ella Byron Wilson. His father died when he was just 7. Our common direct ancestors are Isaac Wilson and Theodocia Lee Wilson, my 4-G grandparents and his great-grandparents. Elaine Rose Pucko Thomas, (wife of Billy Ray Tho
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    My papaw, presidential namesakes among those in family tree with birthdays week of Sept. 7
    thatsbug2u
    • Sep 5, 2015
    • 10 min

    My papaw, presidential namesakes among those in family tree with birthdays week of Sept. 7

    Birthdays from my family tree for the week of Sept. 7: Sept. 7 Washington Wilson, (my first cousin three times removed on my mother's side), b. 1821 in Madison County, Ohio; d. Oct. 20, 1888, in Madison County, Ohio. Washington was the son of Valentine Wilson and the second of his three wives, Susan Humble Wilson. Valentine became a well-to-do landowner in Ohio after moving with his family from Virginia to Kentucky and then Kentucky to Madison County. Washington had three sib
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    Family-tree birthdays this week: (Much) younger second wife of noted country doctor
    thatsbug2u
    • Aug 15, 2015
    • 4 min

    Family-tree birthdays this week: (Much) younger second wife of noted country doctor

    Birthdays from my family tree for the week of Aug. 17: Aug. 17 Dana Carol Trent, (my second cousin on my mother's side). Happy birthday, Dana. Hope you have a great day. Aug. 18 Millard Lambert, (my second cousin twice removed on my father's side and my fourth cousin twice removed on my mother's side) b. 1908 in Elliott County, Ky.; d. Sept. 27, 1913, in Elliott County, Ky. Millard was the son of Edward "Edd" Lambert and his first wife, Pearl Belle Lowe Lambert. I do not know
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    thatsbug2u
    • Aug 1, 2015
    • 6 min

    Wife of murder victim, German immigrant among those in family tree with birthdays week of Aug. 3

    Birthdays from my family tree for the week of Aug. 3: Aug. 4 Melvina Manerva Catron Lambert, (my 3G aunt-in-law on my mother's side), b. 1842 in Wythe County, Va.; d. Aug. 11, 1876 in Moccasin Precinct, Elliott County, Ky. Melvina married Elias Lambert, who died in 1926 in Rowan County, Ky., at age 89. My paternal grandmother was a Lambert and likely a relative of Elias, but I've not established the connection. Rather, Melvina is the grandmother of Alexander Lambert, who marr
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    Grievous turn ended life of one family member who celebrated a birthday week of July 20
    thatsbug2u
    • Jul 18, 2015
    • 5 min

    Grievous turn ended life of one family member who celebrated a birthday week of July 20

    Birthdays from my family tree from the week of July 20: July 20 Dudley Boone Wilson, (my 3G uncle on my mother's side), b. 1865 in the Narrows, Rowan County, Ky.; d. Dec. 31, 1906, in Montgomery County, Ky. Dudley was born to Isaiah Wilson and Sarah Jane Wilson Wilson. His given name was Isaiah — he appears in the 1870 census report as "Isah," age 4, and several other genealogical sources say he was born Isaiah Jr. At some point, he changed his name, however. He was one of 14
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    Family-tree birthdays: Half-siblings share birthday — and tragic family history
    thatsbug2u
    • Jun 6, 2015
    • 7 min

    Family-tree birthdays: Half-siblings share birthday — and tragic family history

    Birthdays from my family tree for the week of June 8. June 8 Willis Lambert (my 2G uncle on my father's side), b. 1898 in Sandy Hook, Elliott County, Ky.; d. Jan. 27, 1969, in Rowan County, Ky. Willis was the brother of my 2G grandfather, Henry J. Lambert. His mother and paternal grandmother were first cousins once removed, so Willis is also a third cousin. Ruby M. Kidd (my second cousin once removed on my father's side), b. 1925 in Rowan County, Ky.; d. February 1987. Ruby w
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    This week's family-tree birthdays include my Papaw, a man with many tricks up his sleeves — and
    thatsbug2u
    • May 23, 2015
    • 7 min

    This week's family-tree birthdays include my Papaw, a man with many tricks up his sleeves — and

    Birthdays from my family tree for the week of May 25: My grandfather, Oliver Wilson, bounces me on his knee, not long after my parents adopted me. May 25 Oliver Wilson (my maternal grandfather), b. 1918 in Morehead, Rowan County, Ky.; d. Nov. 19, 1988, in Bath County, Ky. My papaw was never famous, never earned a college degree (or a high school diploma, for that matter), and couldn't bankroll a library or hospital. But he worked hard, loved his family and helped take care of
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    Navy SEAL killed in Afghanistan, my Uncle Kenny among those in my family tree with birthdays this we
    thatsbug2u
    • Apr 26, 2015
    • 5 min

    Navy SEAL killed in Afghanistan, my Uncle Kenny among those in my family tree with birthdays this we

    Birthdays from my family tree for the week of April 27. My Uncle Kenny, at Christmas in the living room of the farmhouse where he grew up. He's holding his oldest son — my cousin, Kenneth Lee — and his mother — my granny, Leona Williams Wilson — is holding present in the background. Kenny has a fantastic memory, particularly when it comes to family history. He doesn't write anything down; he just remembers it. And it's uncanny how many times a story he's told me has been ver
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    Corpulent land baron among family-tree birthdays for the week of April 6
    thatsbug2u
    • Apr 4, 2015
    • 5 min

    Corpulent land baron among family-tree birthdays for the week of April 6

    Birthdays from my family tree from the week of April 6. April 8 Jacob Wilson (my 5G uncle on my mother's side), b. 1779 in Berkeley County, Va.; d. 1824 in Nevada, Mercer County, Ky. Jacob Wilson, the first-born of 13 or 12 children of Jacob Wilson and Mary Fritz Wilson. The younger Wilson was born in Virginia 13 years before Kentucky, at the time of his birth a county of Virginia, became a state. Berkeley County is now part of West Virginia. At some point, Wilson moved to Ke
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    Key player in Rowan County War, Mom's baby sister among those in my family tree with birthdays w
    thatsbug2u
    • Mar 28, 2015
    • 6 min

    Key player in Rowan County War, Mom's baby sister among those in my family tree with birthdays w

    Birthdays in my family tree for the week of March 30. March 30 James Wooten Cornett (Husband of Jane Ellen Williams, my first cousin once removed on my mother's side), b. 1958. Jane Ellen is the daughter of my mom's Uncle Hobart Ray Williams, who passed away in 2003. My Aunt Vada, with my maternal grandparents, Leona Wilson and Oliver Wilson. March 31 Vada Louise Wilson Caudill (my aunt on my mother's side), b. 1953 in Rowan County, Ky.; d. Nov. 6, 1992, in Clearfield, Rowan
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    Coincidences and tragedy mark stories of birthdays in my family-tree for the week of March 23
    thatsbug2u
    • Mar 21, 2015
    • 4 min

    Coincidences and tragedy mark stories of birthdays in my family-tree for the week of March 23

    Birthdays in my family tree for the week of March 23, 2015: March 23 Beluard Wilson (my 3G uncle on my mother's side), b. 1868; d. Oct. 1, 1869. One of 14 children of Isiah and Sarah Jane Wilson. He was the brother of my 2G grandfather Abijiah Wilson. March 24 John Milton McBrayer (my first cousin twice removed on my father's side), b. 1873 in Wagner, Rowan County, Ky.; d. Jan. 31, 1939, in Rowan County, Ky. The son of Lewis Parker McBrayer and Martha Jane Kidd McBrayer, John
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    Morehead, Ky.'s, first mayor, my paternal grandmother among family tree birthdays week of March 8
    thatsbug2u
    • Mar 8, 2015
    • 5 min

    Morehead, Ky.'s, first mayor, my paternal grandmother among family tree birthdays week of March 8

    Birthdays from my family tree for the week of March 8. March 8 Andrew Catron (father-in-law of Elias Lambert, my 3G uncle on my father's side), b. 1809 in Wythe County, Va.; d. Nov. 5, 1862 in Rural Retreat, Wythe County, Va. Genevieve Lambert (my first cousin twice removed on my father's side), b. 1905 in Elliottville, Rowan County, Ky.; d. Nov. 25, 1978, in Dayton, Ohio. Effie Mae "Ellen" Lambert (my first cousin twice removed on my father's side), b. 1909 in Morehead, Rowa
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    College professor, noted 19th century soldier and politician among this week's family-tree birthdays
    thatsbug2u
    • Feb 16, 2015
    • 4 min

    College professor, noted 19th century soldier and politician among this week's family-tree birthdays

    Birthdays from my family tree for the week of Feb. 16. Feb. 16 Henry Buchanan "Buck" Catron (husband of Genevieve Lambert Catron, my first cousin twice removed and my fourth cousin twice removed on my father's side), b. 1902 in Elliottville, Rowan County, Ky.; d. Sept. 26, 1976 in Olive Hill, Carter County, Ky. Doc. A. Hill (my wife's 2G uncle on her father's side), b. 1904; date of death uncertain. Doc was a child of Adrian and Hester Smith Hill. I've not yet learned much ab
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    Prominent Morehead dentist, my sister's namesake among family tree birthdays for the week of Feb. 9
    thatsbug2u
    • Feb 9, 2015
    • 6 min

    Prominent Morehead dentist, my sister's namesake among family tree birthdays for the week of Feb. 9

    Birthdays from my family tree for the week of Feb. 9. Feb. 9 Burial monument for Mary Ann Foreman Wilson and her husband, Washington J. Wilson. Mary Ann Foreman Wilson (wife of Washington J. Wilson, my first cousin three times removed on my mother's side), b. 1820 in Champaign, Ohio; d. May 5, 1885. Died just nine days after her husband, Washington J. Wilson. I've not been able to learn either's cause of death. Miriam F. Lewis Kendall (my 2G great grandmother on my mother's s
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    German immigrant among family-tree birthdays for the week of Jan. 26
    thatsbug2u
    • Jan 26, 2015
    • 2 min

    German immigrant among family-tree birthdays for the week of Jan. 26

    Family-tree birthdays for the week of Jan. 26: Jan. 27 • Georgianna Donahue (mother-in-law of my 3G uncle Albert David Hall, my 3G uncle), b. 1853 in Illinois; d. May 7, 1916, in Rowan County, Ky. • Gillie Anne Peyton (my 3G aunt-in-law on my mother's side), b. 1867 in Ellisburg, Casey County, Ky.; d. April 13, 1928, in Lexington, Fayette County, Ky. Married Dudley Boone Wilson, an engineer whose works included a Saul St. Marie bridge to Canada, a Chicago drainage canal, tunn
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    Noted civil engineer, relative of well-known NFL coach among this week's family tree birthdays
    thatsbug2u
    • Dec 15, 2014
    • 4 min

    Noted civil engineer, relative of well-known NFL coach among this week's family tree birthdays

    This week's birthdays from my family tree: Dec. 15 Isaac Lewis (my 3G grandfather on my father's side), b. 1846; d. Dec. 16, 1923. Died the day after his 77th birthday. He is seen in this photo, seated, second from the left. His wife had a birthday the same week. See below. Clyde Earl Hedrick (husband of Neil Emily Hall, my second cousin three times removed on my mother's side), b. 1899 in Missouri; d. May 21, 1975, in Kismet, Seward County, Kan. Sadie Pearl Brown (my first c
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