This microfilm is a copy of the original records located at the Kentucky State Historical Society in Frankfort and microfilmed in 1975. It is an incomplete copy of the set of records for each county but can provide the information for the specific counties and years as denoted in the list.
Richard A. Rouse, born January 20, 1842, in Crawford County, Indiana, is a notable citizen of Baxter County, Arkansas, where he manages a significant farm in Buck Horn Township. His lineage traces back to Kentucky, and after several relocations, he settled in Baxter County in 1885. Rouse has built a successful livelihood through agriculture, establishing a sawmill, cotton gin, and grist mill. A committed member of the Christian Church, he embodies community values and integrity, contributing significantly to local society.
William A. Conklin, born on September 29, 1855, in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, is the esteemed county clerk of Ozark County, Missouri, and editor of the Ozark County News. He began his career in journalism with the Gainesville Gazette, later managing and transforming it into the Gazette-Tribune and then repurchasing it as the Ozark County News in 1883. A dedicated public servant, Conklin has held various offices, including school commissioner and justice of the peace. He was married to Sarah E. McClendon and has six children.
Dr. J. C. B. Dixon, born on August 20, 1823, in Tennessee, is a distinguished physician and influential figure in Howell County, Missouri. The son of a farmer and a Revolutionary War descendant, he overcame early hardships to pursue medicine, studying under Dr. Miles and at Louisville Medical College. Practicing since 1850, he held various public offices, including mayor of West Plains. A Mexican War veteran and Masonic leader, Dixon is recognized for his contributions to the community and charity, witnessing Howell County’s growth firsthand.
Michael T. Simmons, born on August 5, 1814, in Kentucky, was a pivotal figure in early American settlement at Puget Sound. After relocating to Missouri, he joined the 1844 Independent Oregon Colony, ultimately deciding to settle in Puget Sound due to British interference in American claims. Simmons established the first American settlement near Tumwater, named New Market, and advocated for George Bush’s rights as a free Black man. An influential leader and self-made man, Simmons contributed significantly to the community’s development before his death on November 15, 1867.
Bullitt County, Kentucky Cemetery Records
Thomas Baker was born in Bullitt County, Kentucky, in 1832 and moved to Hancock County, Illinois, as a child. In 1852, he journeyed to California for gold mining, participating in the Idaho stampede and later working as a packer. Eventually settling in Waitsburg, he operated a livery business, secured a mail contract, and managed the Brown ferry. By 1875, he was involved in the livery business in Colfax and owned a 240-acre farm nearby. Known for his community contributions, he is married with two children.