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The following is a list of those who requested one or more of the volumes we had available at the July reunion and are still unclaimed. 3 reminders have been sent out. If I don’t hear from you soon, your volumes will no longer be available.

Gene Layman, Vol. Beginning and 2b $55.00

Betty Hudson, Vol 5 $25.00

Roger Bischoff, Vol. Beginning and 2b $55.00

Larry Bischoff, Vol. Beginning $25.00

A.B. Wilhite Publishing

4396 Coopertown Road

Russellville, KY 42276

Wilhite has other Kentucky research materials available.

For a copy of the 1860 ($15.00 pp) and 1900 ($40.00 pp) Grayson County, KY. census.

Lennie C. Dennis

6948 Anton Road

Madisonville, KY 42431-8542

I recently purchased all three volumes and well worth the investment.

Don’t forget to check out

McDowell Publications

11129 Pleasant Ridge Road

Utica, KY 42376

(502) 275-4075 (800) 285-4075

sammcpub@aol.com

The only clue I have as to the location of the above grave site, is that it is in the area which used to be called "Bootleg Holler" and as far as I was told is somewhere in Grayson County, Kentucky.

Layman’s Knob

For those who have requested information regarding Layman’s Knob. It is located on Hwy 259 north of Leitchfield right next to Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Actually, the back left corner of the cemetery is the beginning of what was once Layman property.

SAVE OUR ANCESTORS!!!

Progress is moving into the little community of Leitchfield, more business and big business like Toyota and families are spreading out to the country.

The last time I visited Joachim’s final resting place was during the last family reunion in Millwood. I nearly missed it as homes are beginning to close in on his little plot and I’m just afraid that before too long they’ll plow this choice piece of land under and toss away what’s left of the gravestones. I have seen this happen to too many forgotten graves in the area and I don’t want it to happen to ours. Joachim was a Revolutionary War soldier and he deserves a lot better than what he’s gotten so far. I have read in many instances where the state or the historical society has put up special commemorative markers to such soldiers, why can’t we get one for our Joachim.

I’ve written to more people than I can remember with absolutely no response; but I will continue to be a thorn in someone’s side until I get acknowledged.

So I’m asking that all of you write to the historical societies, Kentucky Congressmen, or anyone you can possibly think of who might do us some good in no only getting Joachim’s cemetery in particular preserved, but other’s as well which are in danger of rural encroachment and being destroyed.

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Prior to the US’s entry into WWI (approx. 1817-18) every male between the age of 18 and 40 was required to register for the draft. The information found on the card was provided by the individual himself.

The registration cards vary in information depending on the individual draft board. But by and large the cards include: the full name of the person (this means first, full middle name, any additional middle names and last name), the current address, his age; his birth date (and some include his place of birth), whether he is a US citizen or a naturalized citizen (some ask if his father was a naturalized citizen and his father’s race), his race, his occupation, where he is employed, address or location of employment, name and address of his next of kin, and some cards ask if the man is married (lists wife) or single and how many people he supports.

On the back of the car his physical description is noted such as weight, height, hair and eye coloring, etc. It also lists any disabilities such as missing fingers/toes, hands, eyes, etc. All very interesting for our purpose.

So rather than rather than spending hours and hours searching the LDS microfilm, you can order copies of the original cards from NARA if you know the county your ancestor lived in between 1917-18. For copies: Send a letter requesting a copy(s) to:

NARA

Southeast Region

1557 St. Joseph Ave.

East Point, GA 30344

The cost for the copy is 50¢ - 25¢ for each side and I’m sure you’d want both sides.

Check out also BTW - Ancestry.com they list WWI draft cards in their searchable data bases, however, I know for a fact that there are 22 cards for the surname WHITE found in McIntosh Co., OK and Ancestry only gave me 4 of them so don’t depend on the site. So I guess you should be really specific if you can in your request.

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Since the July Layman family reunion I have been incorporating over 300 additional photos and various documents in the your family history. I also have been trying to consolidate some information especially with the female Layman line. I have tried not to go any further than 2 or 3 generations and where I have been provided extensive information I have included it. I don’t want to toss anything out, but I have condensed it somewhat. The going is slow.

As always, look over your photo albums and send me whatever you can on your family and ancestors so we can include their photos as well. I haven’t had much time with working full time and inserting the above photos and documents, I haven’t had much time in converting anything over to CD’s or setting up my web page.

I’m still hoping that after the first of the year I can give the web page serious consideration. I will let you all know.

I haven’t heard from many of you since the reunion and have wondered what new and interesting things and finds you have come up with.

For now, everyone have a happy holiday season and don’t forget, this is family gathering time - keep those cameras handy and click away.

Love to hear from you!