William Batey and Catherine Minton

January 10, 2021June 12, 2021 ~ ValarieC

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

Large – In life and in death

August 1, 2020August 4, 2020 ~ ValarieC ~ 1 Comment

The Cobe's had an escaped convict who has never been foundThe Alecks immigrant ancestor is forever known for his calculated industriousness.The DeJean's fled a bloody revolution straight out of a Charles Dickens novel.The Coomer's started one of the oldest continuously family run local businesses. Each of these families had a family member who had a … Continue reading Large – In life and in death

Philip M. Batey

March 31, 2019August 1, 2020 ~ ValarieC ~ 1 Comment

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