Let's see...where was I with the Batey's, right, I left off with Philip Batey while I validated a few things on his parents. Philip Batey's death certificate was issued in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana and named his parents as William Batey and Catherine "Mintin" (sometimes spelled Katherine). Squire was key in identifying the correct … Continue reading William Batey and Catherine Minton
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Newsworthy – A consolidated history
Ok, so, the obvious thing to write about with the topic of newsworthy is ancestors in the news. Interestingly, the only two families that made it into the newspapers with any frequency were Hugh Coomer (he who started the paint store c. 1890) and the grandchildren of Daniel Rhoades (through Clarence's line) in Fort Wayne...but … Continue reading Newsworthy – A consolidated history
Descendants of Philip Batey
Note: You'll see a variety of spellings for the same names. I used the spelling found for the record used to support the statements. All records can be found at Ancestry.com. All newspaper articles can be found at Newspapers.com. If it can't be found it's because I got the information direct from my father-in-law, who … Continue reading Descendants of Philip Batey
Mary Duggins
Well, I had this typed up for last week but my profession got in the way. Life is tuff when you still have a job-job. Let's talk Duggin's. Philip married Mary F. Duggins on 24 November 1867 in Boyle County, Kentucky, probably Danville. Mary Duggins was born on 17 February 1845 and was the only child … Continue reading Mary Duggins
Philip M. Batey
We have confirmation that Sarah's father was Philip Batey as recorded by the family on her death certificate and a family bible. My father-in-law had been told that Philip had served in the Civil War and had a brother named Squire who rode around in a goat cart due to so deformity or injury. He … Continue reading Philip M. Batey
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