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Hi everyone!

Im a 4th generation family historian so there are too many names to list. Special thanks to mom because she did most of the work researching the family. She did it the hard way too, before there were these lovely computers.

These are the names Im currently working on (early 1800s): Choate, Judson, Shields, Shaw, and Land. All in the TX, IL and LA areas.


Please feel free to browse through old photos. I have also scanned in a 3 page letter from Bird Smith Wilson wrote in 1862. It is a very interesting read. I have more than just photos of family members. There are photos of old houses, general store, one room school house, old steel bridges, Ford Model T's, Steam Engine train, Train stations of Somerset, Old Pulaski Co Courthouse, and more. Take a trip back into the past and see how my early ancestors lived. I am always adding more photos so come back and check out the new ones.


Special Thanks to Valerie Davis for putting my cemetery photos on the Pulaski Co. Gen Web page. If you are looking for a tombstone check out their home page. The link is at bottom of my page.


I would like to send a Special Thanks to everyone who has sent me photos of my ancestors that I didnt have. THANK YOU!!
Pat, Sue, Marion, Beth, Myra and Bob. My newly found "Web Cuzzins"


Note: 3 New Photos added Feb 12, 2002


Deb's Home Purkerson & Little Families
Updated June 7, 2002

Debbi Purkerson
1 Cav. BRT F-Troop
Cmr 453 bx 2478
Apo; AE, NY 09074
United States
6032971826
dpurkerson@excite.com

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  • Shaw Coat of Arms (7 KB)
    Shaw Coat of Arms. This is a general coat of arms and might not apply to every Shaw Line.
  • John Purkerson and Cova Skaggs (31 KB)
    John Purkerson b.April 28, 1896 & Cova Skaggs b.April 5, 1905 with grandchildren Richard and DeeAnn Purkerson
  • Wilson Coat of Arms (25 KB)
    There are many Wilson Coat of Arms, this is just my favorite.
  • John Gilbert Sharp (44 KB)
    This is John Gilbert Sharp. Son of Henry Sharp and Celia Freeman. He is the brother to Sarah Sharp who married George Washington Campbell. He was. b. Feb 7, 1845 in Pulaski and served in civil war for the Union. 49th Ky Inf. Co I . He married Martha Weddle in 1869. After the war they settled in Pulaski where he became a school teacher near Cain Store(which is near Caintown Cem) He died Mar 26, 1925 and is buried at Faubush Ky. in the Weddle Cem
  • Wm. Jefferson Vaught Family Photo (36 KB)
    Wm. Jefferson Vaught and Martha Adams siblings. Ollie Vaught holding baby Boyd. Picture taken June 6th 1917.
  • Joseph Lemont Adams (233 KB)
    Joseph Lemont Adams was born Jan 17, 1864 s/o Simpson Adams and Sabra Bryant. He died March 15, 1931. He was my GGgreatgrand Uncle
  • Ransom Vaught & Ella Campbell (38 KB)
    Ranson Vaught s/o Wm Jefferson Vaught & wife Ella Campbell in old time buggy.
  • John H Adams' Old Homestead (23 KB)
    This is John Hardin Adams' Old log home. Picture taken about 1978-79.
  • Joseph Lemont Adams (27 KB)
    This is a younger Lemont Adams. This photo was a tin type photo. Lemont Adams s/o Simpson Adams
  • James Arnold Vaught (27 KB)
    James Arnold Vaught brother to Ollie Mae Vaught
  • Henry Shadoan Martha M. Adams (150 KB)
    Henry Shadoan was Martha M Adams Vaught's 4th Husband. Martha M Vaught Shadoan died April 9, 1953 Henry died June 1954. Martha Adams Vaught didnt have anymore children by her other husbands, other than her 1st husband William Jefferson Vaught
  • James Logan Adams (26 KB)
    James Logan Adams born Feb. 20, 1859 s/o Simpson Adams and Sabra Bryant. My GGgreat grand Uncle. This is a old tin type photo.
  • William DeBord & Mary Ann DeBord (65 KB)
    William DeBord b. 1835 d. ca 1880 s/o Gideon DeBord and Polly Cothern & wife Mary Ann DeBord b. 1839 d.ca.1900 d/o John DeBord and Sarah S. Kimble My GGGrandparents
  • Roscoe T. Vaught (25 KB)
    Roscoe Taylor Vaught b. 2-19-1903 d. 12-30-1993 brother to Ollie Mae Vaught
  • Selecta Wilson Long and Family (41 KB)
    left to right Dan Long, Walter Long,Selecta Wilson Long, Homer Long..Im not for sure which is Walter and which is Homer. If you know please write me. Selecta F Wilson is d/o Bird Smith Wilson and Mary Ann Spencer
  • Armstrong Adams (38 KB)
    Armstrong Adams born Dec. 6, 1829 s/o James Adams & Elizabeth Kerr. Brother to Simpson Adams
  • Alice (Lucas) Purkerson Tombstone (35 KB)
    Alice Lucas 1st w/o Ira Purkerson and their 3 infant children burried in Still Cem. Bowling Green KY. Alice was d/o Reubin Lucas My Great Grandmother
  • John Harrison Lay (11 KB)
    John H. Lay b. 7-22-1843 d. 11-6-1927 s/o Instant Lay JR. My GGreat Grandpa
  • Somerset Train Station (59 KB)
    The railroad made a big impact on the growth of Somerset, but where my ancestors lived they only went to town once a month if that often. You still have people today whom only go to town once a month even though its only a 20 minute drive from Ansel. So not much has changed in that neck of the woods :) Lets keep it that way! The 1st 2 train stations were destroyed by fire. I believe this was the 2cd one.
  • Henry Johnson Vaught (35 KB)
    Henry Johnson Vaught born Jan. 9, 1866 died Aug. 5, 1943 s/o David Franklin Vaught & Frances Baugh. He moved to Kansas after seperating from wife Laura Belle Hall
  • Cova (Skaggs) Purkerson & Family (35 KB)
    Left to Right : Margie Purkerson, David Purkerson, Richard Purkerson, Cova Skaggs, Teresa Purkerson, & Steve Purkerson
  • Old Model T (40 KB)
    The first car my ggreat grandpa owned. My GGreat grandma Ollie never learned to drive and sold it after Grandpa's death. Orena Wilson sitting in car.
  • Old Burnside Bridge Toll Booth (46 KB)
    The Toll Booth for use of Burnside Bridge. This photo was taken May 22, 1932 The tunnel you see is now under the lake and sometimes visible.
  • William James Land "Bill" (57 KB)
    William James Land b. July 28 1902 s/o John Franklin Land & Permelia Elmira Choate. married Cynthia Emiline Arnold. Picture taken in 1978 My Grandmas brother
  • Cash Clay Hall (46 KB)
    Cash Clay Hall b. Sept. 2, 1865 d. Jan.5,1944 s/o John Hall Jr. & wife Sarah Carolina Baugh My GGGrandparents
  • Herbert Wilson (120 KB)
    s/o JD Wilson b/o Lonnie Ester Wilson
  • Mary Campell Wilson & Mary Wilson Buchanan (41 KB)
    Left to Right : Mary Campbell w/o J.D. Wilson & d/o George Washington Campbell with sister-in-law Mary Wilson w/o William Perry Buchanan and d/o Bird Smith Wilson
  • Tombstone of John Franklin Land (75 KB)
    John Franklin Land buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Medford, Oregon. s/o William Land and Mattie Shaw. Father of Myrtle Loraine Land My Great Grandfather
  • Orena, Roy, and Mary Wilson (30 KB)
    Orena, Mary, and Roy Wilson at Vaught reunion 2000
  • John Harrison Lay Family (24 KB)
    John H. Lay b. 7-22-1843 d. 11-6-1927 sitting in front and family. Photo given by Bob Comfort. Thank you Bob:) Will add rest of names when I have figured them all out :)
  • Tombstone of Annie F. (Land) Brydon (77 KB)
    Annie F. Land buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Medford, Oregon d/o John Franklin Land and w/o James Brydon s/o Myrtle Loraine Land
  • Jackie Adams (22 KB)
    Harold Jack Adams died age 9 s/o Alice (Leigh) Adams and Harold Adams
  • Minnie Calder, Mary Belle Hall, & Nellie Hines (36 KB)
    Minnie Calder b. abt 1893 d.3-18-1990 w/o Walter Green Leigh. Mary Belle Hall b. 11-18-1887 d.9-2-1957 w/o Parker Leigh & Nellie Hines b.11-14-1892 d. 7- 29-1966 w/o Abraham Lincoln Leigh Photo given by Bob Comfort...Thanks Bob:)
  • Tombstone of James Allen Brydon (74 KB)
    James Allen Brydon buried Odd Fellows Cemetery in Medford, Oregon h/o Annie F. Land
  • Pencil drawing (73 KB)
    Just a test
  • Myrtle Lorraine and William James Land (54 KB)
    Myrtle Lorraine Land b. April 22, 1911 d. July 8, 1995 and brother William James Land b. July 28, 1901 d. Jan. 6, 1997 Children of John Franklin Land and Permelia Choate My Grandma & Great Uncle Picture taken 1978
  • Art (198 KB)
    Art
  • Me & Uncle Bill ( Wm. James Land) (66 KB)
    right to left: Me, (Debbi Little), Uncle Bill, & Mom ( Priscilla Leigh Little) Picture taken in 1978
  • Ella Baugh (24 KB)
    Ella Baugh d/o Samuel Kelly Baugh & Margaret F. Vaught
  • William Perry "Bud" Buchanan & Mary Wilson (51 KB)
    Bud Buchanan and wife Mary E. Wilson. She was born Jan 22 1861 d/o Bird Smith Wilson. Bud and Mary were married April 2, 1882
  • Mary E. Wilson Buchanan (46 KB)
    This picture of Mary was taken on a Sunday after church in 1931.
  • Ollie Mae Vaught 2 (23 KB)
    Ollie Mae Vaught w/o 1. Lonnie Ester Wilson and 2. Luther Wilson
  • Ben Price & Margaret Smith Price (42 KB)
    Margaret Smith born abt 1880 was the sis/o Nancy Jane Smith and d/o Jesse R. Smith. Nancy Jane Smith was the mother of my Step Great Grandfather. The only Great Grandfather I knew.
  • Ollie and Model T (47 KB)
    Ollie Mae Vaught standing by car and Coy Wilson sitting in car and Orena Wilson sitting in back of car.
  • Oliver Thurlow Wilson (88 KB)
    Oliver T. Wilson born Jan. 6, 1907 died April 2, 1991 married Lela Ellen Tanner s/o John Elwood Wilson & Nancy Jane Smith
  • John Harrison Leigh and sons (36 KB)
    Left to right: Abraham Lincoln Leigh, Walter Green Leigh, Parker Eddie Leigh, Benjamin Harrison Leigh, and their father John Harrison Leigh
  • Art2 (75 KB)
    Art2
  • Mary Price Taylor and kids (54 KB)
    Mary Price Taylor is d/o Marg Smith and Ben Price & w/o Doyle Taylor. I dont know childrens names
  • Lonnie E. and Ollie M. Wilson (31 KB)
    Lonnie and Ollie sitting in the old time wash tubs. This is a cute picture and a family favorite.
  • RubenTodd & Family Photo on Porch (189 KB)
    My Great Grandmother wrote on back of photo. I will just quote her... " Sitting in Chairs Rev. Ruben Todd- Pastor of Christian church wife Martha Todd- is a Sister to Sabra Bryant Adams moms aunt Mollie Todd- standing behind dont know the man, I have for got who he is, I once knew though" Picture taken before 1920
  • Clifford Baugh (33 KB)
    Clifford Baugh s/o Samuel Kelly Baugh & Margaret F. Vaught
  • Letter from Bird Wilson to family (120 KB)
    This 3 page letter from Bird Wilson to his mother, brother, and sister was written July 6th 1862. I think you will enjoy this one.
  • John Adams (43 KB)
    John Adams born July 30, 1852 died April 30, 1907 s/o James Adams and Louvena Higgins
  • Hall Family Reunion (210 KB)
    1942 Hall Family Reunion
  • Letter From Bird Wilson page 2 (48 KB)
    Page 2 of letter
  • Clara Alice Ridener (61 KB)
    Clara Alice Ridener Adams w/o Joseph Lemont Adams. They were married April 10, 1900
  • Old Pulaski Co. Court House (25 KB)
    Old Pulaski Co. Courthouse 1875-1974. A century of service. (My grandfather put plumbing in the new courthouse)
  • Letter from Bird Wilson page 3 (121 KB)
    Last page of letter. I hope you enjoyed it.
  • Hattie Wilson and Ted R Whiles Family (57 KB)
    Left to Right: Hattie Wilson born Oct 10 1905 w/o Ted R Whiles born June 30 1902. Ted is holding Loretta Fern Whiles born Oct 24. Hazel Faye Whiles born July 12 1923. Hattie Wilson is d/o Jonas D Wilson and married Ted R. Whiles Oct 9, 1922
  • DeBord Family Photo (65 KB)
    Picture of Dorsey DeBord and Family
  • Hettie Wilson Elliot and kids (53 KB)
    Hettie Wilson born July 3, 1902 d/o Jonas D Wilson married Charlie Elliot Sept 19,1919 on left Milford Paul Elliot born Nov 16,1920 on right Ruth Christine Elliot born June 22, 1923
  • Myrtle Lorraine Land (29 KB)
    Myrtle Lorraine Land b. April 22, 1911 d. July 8, 1995 d/o John Franklin Land and Permelia Choate. My Grandma
  • Myrtle Lorraine Land (29 KB)
    Myrtle Lorraine Land b. April 22 1911 d. July 8, 1995 married Robert M. Little Oct. 5, 1941 My Grandmother
  • Robert M. Little and Myrtle Lorraine Land (64 KB)
    Robert Melvin Little I b. Nov 8, 1899 d. Nov. 23 1956 and wife Myrtle L. Land b. Aprl 22, 1911 d. July 8, 1995 My Grandparents
  • Robert Melvin Little I And Wm. James Land (Bill) (16 KB)
    left to right:Wm. James Land b. July 28 1902 and Robert M. Little b. Nov 9, 1899 d. Nov 23, 1956 Husband of Mrytle L. Land
  • William "Bill" Land and Family (38 KB)
    William James Land (Uncle Bill)b. July 28, 1901 d. Jan 6, 1997 wife Cynthia Emiline Arnold, and child Elmer. William was brother to Myrtle s/o John Franklin Land. My Great Uncle
  • Clarence Chester Land & Phyllis Mae Elliot (34 KB)
    Chester "Jack" Land b. Jan. 1907 and wife Phyllis Mae Elliot married May 1st 1931. s/o John Franklin Land
  • Chester "Jack" Land and Raymond Lewis (17 KB)
    Uncle Jack (Chester) Land and Raymond Lewis at Mom and Dad wedding reception. Raymond was s/o Velma Gething and my 1st cousin.
  • Robert and Johnny Little (32 KB)
    Robert Little in middle and brother Johnny. Robert is my Dad.
  • Ransom & Luther Vaught (20 KB)
    Ransom Vaught b. 3-25-1897 & Luther Clarence Vaught b. 10-29-1899 s/o Wm. Jefferson Vaught and Martha Margrette Adams My GGreat Uncles
  • Wm. Jefferson Vaught & Margrette Adams (19 KB)
    Wm. Jefferson Vaught b. 1-18-1869 & Martha Margrette Adams b. 6-18-1873 m. 9-13-1891 My GGreat Grandparents
  • Maude Alice Vaught & Samuel Richardson (137 KB)
    Maude Alice Vaught d/o William Jefferson Vaught and Martha M Adams was born July 18 1892, married Samuel B Richardson July 2, 1914 and died Nov 8, 1918.
  • Ollie Mae Vaught (18 KB)
    Ollie Mae Vaught b. 3-20-1895 d. 11-14-1992 married Lonnie Ester Wilson 2-6-1916 in Pulaski Co. KY d/o Wm. Jefferson Vaught & Martha Margrette Adams My Great Grandma
  • Ransom Vaught 1931 (343 KB)
    Charley Ransom Vaught born March 25, 1897 s/o William Jefferson Vaught & Martha M. Adams
  • Rev. Bird Smith Wilson (27 KB)
    Rev. Bird Smith Wilson is J. D. Wilson's father.He preached all around the Pulaski My Co. area. Photo taken around 1908. He was b. 8-22-1822 d. 4-28-1911 s/o Micajah Wilson My GGGreat Grandpa
  • Robert Melvin Little I (37 KB)
    Robert M. Little b. Nov 9, 1899 d. Nov 23, 1956 and his faithful companion Two Bits. MY Grandfather
  • Stanley Hobert Wilson (17 KB)
    Stanley Wilson s/o Jonas D Wilson & Mary Belle Campbell born July 26,1897
  • Jonas D. Wilson & Mary Belle Campbell (20 KB)
    J.D. Wilson b. 3-15-1867 d. 2-6-1947 & Mary Belle Campbell b. 10-7-1871 d. 6-2-1961 married 3 April 1890 My GGreat Grandparents
  • John Franklin Land & grandsons (44 KB)
    John Franklin Land b.April 29,1875 Houston Co. Tx d. Mar 1, 1954 Medford Ore. h/o Permelia Elmira Choate. Boy holding pistol is Robert M. Little II other boy Johnny Little
  • Andrew Harrison Vaught (113 KB)
    Andrew Vaught s/o David Franklin Vaught & Frances Baugh born Nov. 22 1877 died Jan. 31 1963 My 4th Great Grand Uncle
  • Micajah Wilson (61 KB)
    Macajah Wilson b. 6-24-1796 d. 12-14-1880 married Nancy Dick 3-5-1821 My GGGGreat Grandpa
  • Robert M. Little I & Unknown Man (33 KB)
    Robert M. Little and Unknown Man if you reconize this man email me please.
  • Roscoe and Dorothy Vaught Richardson (156 KB)
    Roscoe Richardson & Dorothy Vaught married Oct 31, 1931. Dorothy is d/o William Jefferson Vaught and Martha M Adams. My 2cd Great Aunt
  • Lonnie Ester Wilson on Tractor (24 KB)
    Lonnie Ester Wilson s/o Jonas D. Wilson b. 1-9-1895 d. 8-29-1929 married childhood sweetheart Ollie Mae Vaught 2-6-1916 My Great Grandpa
  • Little Brothers (39 KB)
    Harold Percival b. Mar. 2, 1903 Clarence Elmer b. May 25, 1907 d. May 4, 1972 & Ernest Edwin b. Dec. 28, 1904 d. Jan. 7, 1978 children of Robert Percival Little & Rachel Janes Davis
  • Flora Susan Vaught (182 KB)
    Flora Susan Vaught d/o David Franklin Vaught & Frances Baugh born July 13, 1879 died Sept 13, 1884. She married Marion C. West.
  • Robert M. Little & Chester Land (34 KB)
    Robert Melvin Little I & Clarence Chester (Jack) Land. Robert s/o Robert Percival Little, Uncle Jack s/o John Franklin Land
  • Lonnie E. and Ollie M. Wilson's children (41 KB)
    Left to right Coy Wilson, Orena Wilson (my grandma), Roy Wilson, Mary Wilson
  • Robert Percival Littles Children (44 KB)
    Robert P. Littles children by 2cd wife Rachel Jane Davis... Ernest Edwin, Clarence Elmer, Harold Percival, & Virginia Lois Little b. July 7 1912...Picture taken 1936 in Ohio
  • Luther Clarence Vaught Fam Photo (170 KB)
    Luther Vaught wife Goldie Weddle & son Vernie Ray. Luther is s/o William Jefferson Vaught & Martha M Adams born Oct 29, 1899 married Goldie Weddle, d/o Cornelius Weddle, Oct. 22 1922 and died Aug. 31 1964
  • Robert Melvin Little II (29 KB)
    Robert M. Little II (Bob)b. Nov. 9th 1941 s/o Robert M. Little I and Myrtle L. Land. Dad and Grandpa Little were both born on November 9th. Same name, same birth date, someones future headache. :)
  • Sabra Bryant (34 KB)
    Sabra Bryant b. ca 1837 d. 4-26-1896 w/o Simpson Adams m/o Martha Margrette Adams My GGGreat Grandma
  • Robert M. Little & Bertha Kohinka (56 KB)
    Robert M. Little and 1st wife Bertha Kohinka & Bertha's Mother Amelia Rickey Kohinka serving pie.
  • Margaret F Vaught Baugh (178 KB)
    Mag Vaught born March 17 1871 d/o David F Vaught & Frances Baugh married Samuel Kelly Baugh on July 8th 1888. She died Sept 17 1923
  • Robert M. Little I on bike (44 KB)
    Grandpa Little on bicycle after putting it together.
  • Barbara Helen DeBord Purkerson (35 KB)
    Barbara H. DeBord b. Dec. 4, 1938 d. Nov. 10, 1995 d/o Dorsey L. DeBord & June O. Bowling w/o Richard A. Purkerson
  • Mary Priscilla Vaught (121 KB)
    Mary P Vaught born Sept. 30, 1865 - died Juy 8, 1928, d/o David F Vaught & Frances Baugh, married Henry Ethel Baugh on March 16th 1881
  • Myrtle L. Land ( Gething, Little ) (36 KB)
    Myrtle L. Land and 1st husband Carl Anderson. Children Velma Gething, Audrey Gething, and Darrell Gething. ( children from 1st husband Aubrey Gething)
  • The Old Livery (27 KB)
    This is the old Livery Station in Somerset Ky
  • Ansel Adams & Nora Belle Vaught (166 KB)
    Ansel Adams born May 22 1895- died Feb. 26 1969 married Nora Belle Vaught,d/o William & Martha Vaught, on Jan. 7th, 1926 Nora was born April 8th 1906-died Jan. 11th 1960 Ansel Adams was s/o George Adams
  • Old house on Old West 80 hwy (19 KB)
    This old house is near Mt. Hopeful Church which is on old Hwy 80, which was replaced by the parkway. Caintown cem. is on the old, old 80 that went to Columbia before Hwy 80(old) replaced it. Hwy 80 later replace by parkway.
  • Desirah LeeAnn Murphy (48 KB)
    Dez Murphy My Neice
  • John William Choate and Maggie Land (139 KB)
    left to right Maggie Elizabeth Land b. 27 Sept 1882 Tx d. 7 July 1944 in Rockett Ellis Co. Tx. w/o John William Choate b. ca 1878 d. after 1944 Oscar Lee Choate b. Nov 15, 1911 Limestone Co Tx. d. Oct 17 1997 Ca. h/o Ola Dee Smith. Picture taken 1943 Ellis Co Tx. Picture provided by Pat Yocum grandaughter of Wm. & Maggie
  • Leigh Siblings (23 KB)
    Linda Leigh Wilson, Greg Leigh & Priscilla Leigh Little children of Orena Wilson & Melvin C. Picture taken at Vaught Reunion 2000
  • Jesse Choate and Jenny Jane Crowell Tombstone (884 KB)
    This tombstone was put up later by one of their family members. Family member unknown to me at this time. This is best picture I have at this time and was provided by Pat Yocum. McKenzie Cem. Limestone CO. TX
  • Sarah Etna Alfrey (62 KB)
    Sarah Etna Alfrey b. 20 Oct 1889 Rowan Co Ky d. 27 Oct 1918 Rowan Co.KY w/o Sylvester W. DeBord My hubbys Ggrandma
  • Sylvester DeBord & Sarah Etna Alfrey (42 KB)
    Sylvester W. Debord b. June 1874 d. 23 Feb 1933 and wife Sarah Etna Alfrey b. 20 Oct 1889 d. 27 Oct 1918 married on 12 Sept 1905. My hubbys GGrandparents
  • Reece Bowling, Clint, Elva Wilborn (39 KB)
    left to right: Clint, Elva Wilborn, Reece Bowling b. 13 Sept 1892 d. 1955 h/o Nancy Elizabeth Knipp Reece is my hubbys GGrandpa
  • Simpson Adams (30 KB)
    Simpson Adams b. July 1827 d. 1906 s/o James Adams My GGGreat Grandpa
  • Ansel School Class of 1910 (423 KB)
    Classmates of my Great Grandparents Lonnie E. Wilson and Ollie M. Vaught
  • Ansel School Class 2 (78 KB)
    These are the classmates of my Grandma Orena Wilson. Picture taken abt 1930 Ansel KY. Bottom row left to right: Coy Wilson, Roy Wilson, Claude Campbell, Noah Wesley, Elgar Wilson Back Row: 3rd over Orena Wilson, 5th over Faye Wilkes
  • Ollie and Maude Vaught (29 KB)
    My GreatGrandma Ollie with her sister Maude. Ollie is standing in back. Children of William & Martha Vaught.
  • Ansel Store (32 KB)
    Ansel Store was owned and operated by Lonnie and Ollie Wilson. Sold after Lonnies death to Winnie Wilson, Lonnie's sister, and burnt down Feb 12, 1972. Ansel Store was built by Dave Correll in 1909. He sold the Store to J.D. Wilson my GGGrandfather. The Store was also the Ansel Post Office. The Post Office was closed by government in 1968.
  • Wilson Family Group Photo (84 KB)
    My Great Grandma wrote on back of photo I'll quote her. "Left to right :Zella(wilson)Adams,Herbert Wilson,Claude Wilson, Stanley Wilson, Charley Elliot(can only see cap),Theo Adams,Ted Whiles,Hettie (wilson)Elliot, X Wesley,Mary B Wilson(Grandma),Ophia (wilson) Wesley,Hattie(wilson) Whiles,Ollie (Vaught) Wilson[*the one who wrote on picture], Edna(Adams) Wilson,Lois(wilson) Cooper, Faye Whiles,Ruth(Elliot) Dick,Mary Wilson, Oliver Wilson,Luther Wilson,Ernie(Herberts foster son), June Wilson, Fern Whiles, Carroll Elliot,Jonas Elliot,Doris(wilson) Cox, Reva( Adams) Wesley"
  • Old Ansel Bridge (59 KB)
    Old Ansel Bridge was eventually replaced by a concrete bridge. I personally liked the old one.
  • John Able & Wife (61 KB)
    John Able b. 1835 & wife s/o James Able & Susannah brother to Priscilla Able Baugh
  • Old Burnside Bridge (61 KB)
    This is the Old Burnside Bridge. They tore it down before they damned the Cumberland River to make Lake Cumberland. When the water is low you can still see old tunnel.
  • Old Ansel School (45 KB)
    Old Ansel school was a one room school house that my Grand and Great Grandparents attended. It was located behind the Ansel Store. It has now been torn down.
  • Robert Percival Little (21 KB)
    Robert P. Little b. Aug. 12 1872 d. April 23 1937 s/o Albert Little & Nancy Jane Gooseman married Bertha Jane Haught Feb. 11 1896 My Great Grandfather
  • Old Burnside Bridge Tunnel (153 KB)
    In this photo the old Burnside bridge has been taken down and the water from damn is starting to cover the area. This tunnel is now usually covered with water except when lake is low.
  • Great Grandmas House Ansel KY (55 KB)
    This is the Home my Grandma Orena Wilson was born in. Luckily it is still standing today.
  • Bertha Jane Haught (27 KB)
    Bertha Jane Haught b. Jan. 27 1879 d. Sept. 20, 1901 d/o Noah Pold Haught & Catherine Jane Stacy My Great Grandmother
  • Group Photo in front of Old Burnside Bride (52 KB)
    Coy, Orena, Mary, and Roy Wilson standing in front of Old Burnside Bridge. There was also a toll booth on bridge, you had to pay toll to cross.
  • J.D.Wilsons House (36 KB)
    This is the home of my GGreat Grandparents in Ansel Ky. It had water running to house. It is still standing today.
  • John H. Lay and Amanda Hall (48 KB)
    John H. Lay b. 7-22-1843 d. 11-6-1927 and wife Amanda Hall b. Nov 22, 1854 d. Jan. 25, 1923 s/o Instant Lay JR. and Mahala Baugh My GGreat Grandparents
  • Sam Vaught (234 KB)
    Samuel Vaught feeding the chickens. Sam is Martha Margarette Adams' 2cd husband. Sam dies July 8th, 1931.
  • Jim, Dorothy, & Larry DeBord (82 KB)
    William Estell DeBord b. 12 April 1913 wife Dorothy Douglas and son Larry. Jim was brother to Dorsey DeBord my husbands grandfather.
  • George Washington Campbell & Sarah C. Sharp (35 KB)
    George W. Campbell b. 4-12-1841 TN d. 5-12-1913 and Sarah C. Sharp b. 6-7-1841 d. 5-28-1918 s/o Wm. Nelson Campbell & Catherine Sharp My GGGreat Grandparents
  • Emily & Oliver Hall 50th wedding Anniversary (37 KB)
    Oliver Hall & Emily Hall b. July 6, 1893 d. March 20, 1973 married Aug. 14 1912. Emily was d/o Cash Clay Hall & Sarah Carlina Baugh
  • Roscoe T Vaught & Sarah Weddle Vaught (36 KB)
    Roscoe T Vaught and wife Sarah Weddle. Roscoe is s/o William Jefferson Vaught & Martha M Adams
  • John Knipp & David Bowling (26 KB)
    John Knipp & David Bowling. David Bowling is be June Bowlings brother. b.10 July 1929
  • Little Coat of Arms (25 KB)
    There are many Little Coats of Arms, this is just my favorite.
  • Old Time Baptism Group Photo at Creek (58 KB)
    written on back. Jonah Wilson helping the lady out of the water, Grandma Wilson(prob. Mary B.Campbell) next to be baptised. Standley Wilson on left standing on the bank.
  • Old Pulaski Co. Courthouse (42 KB)
    Old Pulaski Co. Courthouse ( this is actual picture and not out of newspaper)
  • Mary DeBord (72 KB)
    Mary DeBord will post more info when I confirm photo.
  • Bejamin H. Leigh and Susie Mae Taylor (40 KB)
    Benjamin Harrison Leigh and Wife Susie Mae Taylor. s/o John Harrison Leigh/Lay
  • Susie Gregory & John Johnson (36 KB)
    Susie Gregory Johnson & John Johnson will add more info when I confirm photo.
  • Rev Bird S. Wilson's Cabin (50 KB)
    Rev Bird S. Wilson raised a large family (12 children) and several foster children in this Cabin. Can you imagine that!
  • Old Steam Engine Train (38 KB)
    For all you railroad and train lovers out there, maybe you can give me more info on this engine. I assume its a steam engine train, but not sure. But makes a beautifil photo.
  • DeBord & Bowling Group photo (39 KB)
    June Bowling DeBord, Troy Hauk,Reece Bowling (in middle)Wilberta Bowling Hauk, David Bowling, Pheobe (Knipp I think),Second row Eva DeBord(Junes dau.)Gary(baby)Barbara DeBord (Junes dau.) Doris DeBord (Junes Dau.) Reece Bowlings children and grandchildren.
  • David Oliver Choate & Elsie Richardson (37 KB)
    David Oliver Choate b. May 10, 1844 & wife Elsie Richardson s/o David Bartlett Choate & Polly Ann Judson. Photo provided by Sue Muggli
  • David & Beth DeBord (30 KB)
    David and Beth DeBord children of June Bowling and Dorsey DeBord
  • Thomas M. Choate & Josephine C. Springfield (30 KB)
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