Hello,
I'm new to the list so if I start over ground that has already been
plowed, please forgive me.
I'm researching my Cantrell line in Eastern Kentucky. My
grandfather, Monroe Cantrell, left the area as a young man and I've
had almost no contact with any of my relatives in that area. Most
live in or around West Liberty, KY. Monroe's parents were Elijah
"Elige" and Margaret (Bowling) Cantrell. His paternal grandparents
were John and Elizabeth (Salyer) Cantrell and, I believe, his great
grandparents were John and Peggy (Smith) Cantrell, who married in
Floyd County in 1820.
My great hope is that a member of this list lives in the West Liberty
area. If so, please feel free to contact me directly. I'm
interested in re-establishing broken family lines, though
correspondence and attending at least one of the annual family
get-togethers that I've heard are held in June and September.
I'm also searching for information on John and Peggy (Smith)
Cantrell. John is listed in some of the census data as originally
coming from North Carolina. Peggy is shown in the same data as
orginating in Virginia. Any information would be very helpful.
Greg Cantrell