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.
Hill Sublett, originally from Green County, Kentucky, married Delphi Jennett of Virginia. He ventured to Missouri in 1817 for prospecting but returned to Kentucky, eventually relocating his family there in 1822. The couple had ten children, comprising six daughters and four sons.
Dr. George Washington Buckner, born on December 1, 1852, in Kentucky, shares his experiences as an ex-slave and later a city doctor in Evansville, Indiana. His narrative highlights the harsh conditions of slavery, family separations, and the influence of the Civil War. Buckner emphasizes the importance of education, recounting his struggles and determination to advance from teaching to becoming a physician. Appointed minister to Liberia in 1913, he reflects on the challenges faced by African Americans and the need for social and educational progress in the community.
Edward Payson Allen, a prominent figure in Southern Kansas, passed away on November 27, 1915. A Civil War veteran and pioneer of Montgomery County, he held various public offices and managed one of the state’s largest banks. Born in 1843 in Kentucky, he moved to Kansas in 1870, where he embarked on a successful career in finance after early hardships as a farmer. Allen was known for his civic involvement, business acumen, and strong moral character, leaving a lasting impact on his community.
