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Did you hear about the South Carolina redneck who passed away and left
his entire estate in trust for his beloved widow?
She can't touch it till she's fourteen.
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Emily Sue passed away and Bubba called 911. The 911 operator told
Bubba that she would send someone out right away. "Where do you live?"
asked the operator. Bubba replied, "At the end of Eucalyptus Drive."
The
operator asked, "Can you spell that for me? There was a long pause and
finally Bubba said,
"How's 'bout if I drag her over to Oak Street and you pick her up
there?"
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How do you know when your staying in a Kentucky hotel?
When you call the front desk and say "I've gotta leak in my sink" and
the person at the front desk says "go ahead."
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How can you tell if a Texas redneck is married?
There is dried chewing tobacco on both sides of his pickup truck.
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What do they call reruns of "Hee Haw" in Mississippi?
A documentary.
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How many rednecks does it take eat a 'possum?
Two. One to eat, and one to watch out for traffic.
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Arkansas State trooper pulls over a pickup truck on I-40. He says to
the driver, "Got any ID?"
The driver says, "Bout what?"
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Did you hear about the $3,000,000 Tennessee State Lottery?
The winner gets $3 a year for a million years.
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Why did O. J. Simpson want to move to West Virginia?
Everyone has the same DNA.
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What's the best thing to ever come out of Arkansas?
I-40.
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Two Mississippians are walking down different ends of a street toward
each other, and one is carrying a sack. When they meet, one says, "Hey
Tommy Ray, what'cha got in th' bag?"
"Jus' some chickens."
"If I guesses how many they are, can I have one?"
"Shoot, ya guesses right and I'll give you both of them."
"OK. Ummmmm . . . five?"
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What do a divorce in Alabama, a tornado in Kansas, and a hurricane in
Florida have in common?
Somebody's a fixin' to lose them a trailer.
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Mary Jane Secrist was born in Ohio in 1811. She met and married William B. Hunter in Floyd County in 1833. This was her permanent home. Can anyone tell me about the Secrist family in Floyd Co?
Beverlee
Stith M. Otwell was a Methodist preacher and circuit rider. He was primarily associated with Macoupin Co. Illinois. His wife Mary B. Day was from New Albany Ind. So it is possible that he had a church there in 1829. Hope this helps.
DEEDS -- This very interesting tidbit was passed along
to me from taken from the "Minnesota Genealogical
Society Newsletterand the Pennington Newsgroup -
"In the lower left hand corner of most
old deeds, you will find signatures of two to four witnesses.
The first one is always from the husband's side. The next
one is always from the wife's side. That is to protect her 1/2 dower right
under the law. Nothing you will ever use will
give greater clues to maiden names than witnesses on old deeds."
In a message dated 7/23/01 11:53:15 AM US Eastern Standard Time,
bakewellfam(a)earthlink.net writes:
> Harvey Taylor was born Oct. 10, 1809
>
>
I suppose you are well aware of the TAYLORS buried in the Cemetery on
John Pectol Rd. Greenville, Greenville Twp. Floyd Co. In.
I have an original muster roll of Company C of the 23rd Regiment of the Indiana Foot Volunteers dated December 31 1861 thru February 28, 1862. On it are the listings of 79 soldiers who enlisted in July, 1861 in Greenville. The commander is David Kay. If anyone would like me to check it for names, please contact me. For a few names, I have brief biographical info such as "cook in Paducah" "Nurse in Paducah" "Insane. absent on leave" "died, Chronic Diarrhea"
<bakewellfam(a)earthlink.net>
In a message dated 7/23/01 9:10:57 AM US Eastern Standard Time, Jackott
writes:
> I have not had the opportunity to visit St. John's myself. I was wondering
> if you could briefly describe to me how to get there relative to Georgetown
> and/or Wolfe Cemetery. I know it is nearby.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jack Ott
>
>
Jack, the directions in my book are, I-64 west to exit 118, right on old
Hy 64 to Georgetown, turn right on the west side of town on
Georgetown-Greenville rd. This rd turns 90 degrees to the right just past
Indian Creek Baptist Church, follow this to Baker rd on the Left, turn on
Baker rd. and follow it to St Johns rd, turn left. About 1/2 mile on St Johns
rd., a Church with St. Johns Cemetery behind it will be on the left 250 feet
up the hill in plain view. This Church has a Cable accross the entrance. you
have to walk up through the parking lot. The Church is not called St. Johns,
but it is the only one in that area.
Any questions about the directions let me know,
Jack
Harvey Taylor was born Oct. 10, 1809
Sara Huff was born March 20, 1814
Mary Ann Taylor was Born May 24, 1834
John W. Taylor was born Feb 14, 1836
Senar Jane Taylor was born Nov. 6, 1838
Lafayette Taylor was born Nov. 30, 1840
David M. Taylor was born Feb. 6, 1843
Martha Taylor was born Oct.18,1845
Emaline Taylor was born Feb. 24, 1848
Sarah Ellen Taylor was born Sep. 22, 1850
Volney Taylor was born March 18, 1853
Harvey Taylor and Sarah Huff were married Nov. 17, 1831
Thomas J. Engleman and Mary Ann Taylor were married Oct. 25, 1855
Jarome R. Collins and Senar Jane Taylor were married Mar. 14, 1861
David M. Taylor and Caroline Aninger were married Jan 26, 1865
Lafayette Taylor and Sophia Moore were married Aug. 10, 1865
Lyman S. Arganbright and Martha Taylor were married Jan 28, 1866
George Washington Summers and Emaline Taylor were married Sept. 26, 1867
William A. Schwartz and Sarah Ellen Taylor were married Sept. 28, 1871
John W. Taylor and Mary J. Buley were married Feb. 23, 1893
Mrs. Mary E. Funk, or Corydon, received a telegram January 18 announcing the death of her brother, George Summers, at San Diego, Calif. The remains were sent to Georgetown, the home of the deceased, arriving Monday morning, and funeral services were conducted at the Georgetown Christian Church by Rev. Robert A. Kelley, Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in the Wolfe cemetery.
The deceased was 85 years of age and issurvived by two daughters and one son--Mrs. Roy L. White, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Miss Minnie Summers and Warren Summers, of San Diego. He leaves one brother, Jesse Summers of Georgetown, and two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Kepley of Independence, Mo. and Mrs. Mary E. Funk, of Corydon.
A PIONEER'S DEATH
Harvey Taylor, Born in Floyd County Eighty-Seven Years Ago, Passes Away.
Harvey Taylor was born in Floyd county, Ind., October 10, 1809 and died at his home in Greenville township, five miles south of Greenville, on Richland creek on Sunday night, 25th inst., at 11 o'clock of general debility, aged 87 years. He had resided on the farm upon which he died for 76 years, and was at his death, the oldest native born resident of Floyd county.
Harvey Taylor was one among Floyd county's most upright and respected citizens. He was distinguished for his probity and high christian character, and for these was honored by all who were fortunate enough to enjoy his acquaintance. He was equally distinguished for his charities to the poor and his many knidly acts to the distressed. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and his long life was an illustration of his religious faith.
He leaves an aged wife, nine children and thirty three grandchildren. His wife, who has been his companion for over half a century, is very ill and will probably not long survive him.
The funeral took place today, Tuesday, at St. Johns' Presbyterian church in Greenville township, the religious services being conducted by Rev. Dr. D. Van Dyke or New Albany.
A good man and honored citizen has gone to his eternal reward
Sue, Saturday I located the remains of, and verified a cemetery in a yard 1
mile from hy 150 on Voyles rd in a back yard. It has been destroyed. I could
not find as of now, any tombstones. I only have 8 footstones. They all have
Initials on them. I am going to the Library Monday morning and try to find
residents of the area with names that match them if I can. Would you or
Margaret have any idea what cemetery this could be. ?? The owner has been
finding pieces like this almost every time he digs in his yard. Three or 4
pieces were under a back concrete porch of his neighbor about 75 ft away that
was replaced. If you all have any Idea let me Know. I am going to the
Recorders office Monday and start a search for a Deed.
Jack E. Briles
jb502000(a)aol.com
Linda, I also have Suzanna Summers marrying Henry Wolfe in 1851 in Floyd Co.
Suzanna was the daughter of Jacob and Christina (Venis) Summers who came to
Floyd Co. from Augusta Co., VA about 1818.
Mary Utz (w. of David Wolfe) was from either Shenandoah Co., VA, or was born
in Tennessee while her family was enroute from VA to Floyd Co. She was the
daughter of Adam and Margaret (Shoar) Utz.
Jack, I have no problem with doing that. I know that there are some
descendants of Adam UTZ out there who are doing research, and I am sure they
will be glad to hear about your discovery.
Jack Ott
In a message dated 7/21/01 4:14:24 PM US Eastern Standard Time,
digemup(a)email.msn.com writes:
> Hope this helps!
> Linda English
>
> From: Jackott(a)aol.com <Jackott(a)aol.com
Linda and Jack, I have checked the Wolfe Cemetery records and can not
find Adam Utz in the list. By owning the property on which the cemetery is
located 350 ft. over in Harrison Co., and the original size of it being 1/4
acre, I have every reason to belive he is buried in his own Cemetery. Adam is
not related to me in any way. I locate cemeterys. And where there is no
record, or name I try to find the Deed that first shows the Graveyard in the
deed when the property is sold. So far, since the first mention of the
Graveyard was in the deed where the Heirs of Adam first sold the property
after his death, then the Cemetery (Grave Yard) is now known as Utz family
cemetery. It will be listed in the Cemetery records of Harrison Co. along
with a copy of the Deed. If you can't locate him anywhere else it will be
presumed this is his Burial Site. What do you all think ?? Does this
sound fair.
Jack E Briles Sr.
jb502000(a)aol.com
Jack,
I'm not sure that I can lend any light to this thread on the Utz family;
but I'm sure there's a connection with my Wolfe family. I have a Mary Nancy
Utz who was married to a David Wolf/Wolfe. They are buried in the Wolfe
Cemetery on the border of Harrison and Floyd Counties, IN. According to the
1850 Fed. Census, Mary was born in VA. The Wolf/Wofes came from PA.
Hope this helps!
Linda English
From: Jackott(a)aol.com <Jackott(a)aol.com>
To: INFLOYD-L(a)rootsweb.com <INFLOYD-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Date: Thursday, July 19, 2001 8:45 PM
Subject: Re: [INFLOYD] Re:Adam UTZ
>I have never looked into where Adam UTZ's grave site is located, but I do
>know that his brother Conrad UTZ ("Cunrod" on his gravestone) is buried in
>the old section of Wolfe Cemetery in Georgetown. It is entirely possible
>that Adam was buried on his own land, but I would check out Wolfe Cemetery
>first before I formed any conclusion. You didn't say if you were located
in
>Floyd Co., but if you are you can check to see if Adam is in Wolfe at the
New
>Albany Library.
>
>Adam and Conrad came to Indiana about 1810 from Shenandoah Co., VA. I do
not
>believe that they traveled together, however. Both were married at the
time
>and beginning their families. They both settled initially in Harrison Co.,
>but in 1823 both purchased land in Georgetown Township, Floyd Co., and
lived
>there. I do not know if the Harrison Co. land you mentioned was where Adam
>first settled, or if it was part of the later acquisition he made in 1823.
>When Adam and Conrad were living in Harrison Co., the 1820 census shows
their
>names to be "YOUTZ".
>
>If I can be of further assistance, let me know.
>
>Jack
>
>
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Searching for the parents of my g-grandfather, Edward Franklind McManaman, born December 24, 1846 in New Albany, IN. We don't know his parents names, only that they were born in Ireland, immigrating around 1840 and lived in the New Albany, IN and Louisville, KY area. Edward's siblings were: Patrick, Michael, Beatrice and Allice. There were supposedly several other brothers, possibly James and John. E.F. joined a Confederate unit from KY and after the war, married Emeline Izzadore Thompson, in Athens, GA 1870. Any connections, please e-mail me directly at silverjz(a)mindspring.com. Thanks!