Vockery Genealogy Research Files | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Vockery Genealogy Research Files

Primary Creator: Vockery, Kathy (1937-)

Extent: 16.28 Cubic Feet

Date Acquired: 06/04/2018

Subjects: Kentucky--Genealogy.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection consists of the genealogy research files compiled by Bill and Kathy Vockery over decades of conducting family research for people around the country. They conducted research in Madison and Garrard Counties, Kentucky. The content of the files includes original correspondence between the Vockerys and researchers and copies of documents that prove various family connections. In rare cases there are original letters and documents that were sent to the Vockerys. This collection would be very helpful for family history researchers in Madison and Garrard Counties.

Collection Historical Note

Kathy Vockery, a retired school counselor, and her husband Bill have written numerous genealogy books on Madison, Garrard and Jessamine Counties in Kentucky. They have found hidden cemeteries, and have transcribed court records, marriage records and vital records. In addition, for many years they have assisted genealogy researchers in finding their Madison and Garrard County roots.

Subject/Index Terms

Kentucky--Genealogy.

Administrative Information

Repository: Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

Acquisition Source: Vockery, Kathy

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Folder 1: Ennis/Innis: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Judy Johnson (with attached family lineage, group files, copies of documents dating to 1836), and Jo Anne Ernst. Also contains copies of a bill of appraisal dating to 22 April 1859, as well as a bill of sale dated 6 February 1860, a bill of purchase to Stephen Ennis dated 18 March 1850, and other copies of various deeds of conveyance.
Folder 2: Estes: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Margaret J. McIrvine regarding Mack Estes (m. 1882), John Reese regarding the Estes and Lucas families in Madison County between 1810 and 1844, and Darla Woosley regarding William Estes and Mary lance (m. 1 January 1809).
Folder 3: Estill: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Frederick S. Sherman. Also contains copies from a text entitled "The Estill Family in the United States" as well as copies out of a text produced by the Kentucky State Historical Society.
Folder 4: Evans: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Kim Dunaway, Helen Hayes, Thomas C. Evins, Marie H. Mitchell, Sam P. Evans, Anna H. Arnold, Mary Ann (Carson) Sarrels. Also contains various family group records, copies of the last will and testament of Martin Green dated 1 December 1832, a family pedigree leading to Sam P. Evans (b. 1927), excerpts from a text entitled "History of Garrard County Kentucky and Its Churches" by Forrest Calico, excerpts from a text entitled "Records of the Revolutionary War" by W.T.R. Saffell, and various pedigrees and family group records throughout.
Folder 5: Farley: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Mary Mitchell Gravely with attached deeds of conveyance dating to 1 March 1865.
Folder 6: Farris: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Sandra K. McIntire with attached family group records.
Folder 7: Farrar: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Virginia A. Tschanz regarding John Farrar of Otter Creek.
Folder 8: Fenton: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Albert O. Felchlia and Sharon (James-Hauskins) Sanker. Also contains a copy of an article entitled "Diary of a New York Doctor in Illinois: 1830-1831" edited by Samuel Rezneck, penned by Asa Fitch, as well as copies of a document detailing the descendants of George Dalton, various copies from the Jefferson County marriage book (1839-1841), copies of a deed of conveyance involving John Fenton and wife Mary dated 17 October 1817, another deed of conveyance involving Thomas Fenton dated 27 November 1816, another involving William Fenton dated 27 December 1827, another involving Ann Fenton dated 21 September 1826, and a copy of a power of attorney given upon the death of Mary Fenton dated 11 November 1839, a copy of a deed of purchase involving William Fenton dated 16 November 1839, a copy of a bill of appraisal dated 18 December 1839, and many of copies of documents of such a like, and many family lineage files and group files.
Folder 9: Ferril: Contains a copy of a document entitled "History of Saline County Missouri" with particular attention paid to Henry Ferril (b. 27 January 1794), Hiram Ferrill (b. 30 November 1837), and correspondence between Vockery and David G. Arthur.
Folder 10: Finley: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Michelle Findley Yahman (with an attached copy of "National genealogical Society Quarterly" June 1988 edition), Carmen J. Finley (with attached family group records), Dr. Carmen J. Finley, and Karen Meng.
Folder 11: Finnell-Finney: Contains various family group records, a copy of a family group record of Revolutionary War participant Rev. Charles Wesley Finnell (b. 1762), a copy of a deed of purchase involving Charles Finnell dated 3 March 1804, other copies of various deeds of conveyance dating to 1814, a copy of a text entitled "Family History: James Finnell (b. 1750's) and Nancy with attached maps of the region that is now Garrard County dated to 1780-1810 with respective property lines attributed to owners, copies of a deed of conveyance involving James Finney dated 5 August 1799, another copy of a text entitled "Family History: Achilles Finnell (b.1779) and Lydia with attached maps regarding Chariton and Macon Counties, Missouri dating to 1824-1868, another copy of a text entitled "Family History: John Finnell Jr. (b. 1730's) and Janey with attached maps detailing Orange and Culpepper Counties, Virginia, dating to 17935-1799, as well as Scott and Woodford Counties dating to 1800. Also contains correspondence between Vockery and Kristie Sponseller, Colleen M. Cook, Michele Finnell Cooper, James T. Holt, Homer Finnell,
Folder 12: Fisher/Chadwell: Contains a copy of a deed of appraisal dated 20 April 1937 involving J.H. Fisher (deceased), and correspondence between Vockery and Virginia Fisher with attached family group records, as well as a copy of a marriage certificate between J.H. Gibson and M.E. Gibson dated 4 April 1889.
Folder 13: Flack: Contains correspondence between Vockery and A. Legrand Flack with attached family pedigree.
Folder 14: Flannery: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Della Philpot with attached family group records.
Folder 15: Fletcher: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Joanne Callender, Clyde N. Bunch, Robert Fletcher, and Thomas (Tom) H. Chuderski. Also contains various family group records.
Folder 16: Floyd: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Viche R. Floyd, Anna H. Arnold, Lorena Fay Floyd Bothe, Albert R. Floyd, Homer T. Jones, Vircher B. Floyd, F. Marvin Hannah Sr., . Also contains copies of files related to Floyd's Station, Colonel John Floyd, as well as a copy of a deed of conveyance involving George Floyds dated 16 December 1839, a copy of a transcribed oral history involving Sophia Owen which relates to the Joseph Rice American Legion Post
Folder 17: Foley: Contains a lineage of the Foley family beginning with Green Berry Foley (b. 1816) and ending with Alexander David Ebbing (b. 1982), with an attached index of names.
Folder 18: Folger: Contains correspondence between Vockery and David H. Folger with attached family group files, pedigrees, and a few pertinent newspaper clippings including the obituary of Marshall Wesley Folger, a short biography of Peter Folger (1617-1690), a short history of the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., a short biography of Dr. Milton Young Folger, and several other short article-length biographies of notable Folgers.
Folder 19: Forbes: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Nancy Andrews Muenchausen in regard to Schuyler Colfax and Sally Skinner Forbes (m. 1888).
Folder 20: Ford: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Bessie L. Duncan, Thelma Watts, Bertha Tudor, Joan E. Murray, Clara Virginia Bush, Margaret Ann (Burroughs) Aull, Holly Johnson, Charlotte Robinson, "Mrs. Lloyd E. Ricker", . Also contains some family pedigrees, biographical clippings, a copy of the will of Magdalene Ford dated 4 March 1861, a lineage concerning James Ford Sr. as collected by the TX Society of the DAR, other extensively detailed family lineage files, copies of the last will and testament of Peter Ford dated 5 October 1807.
Folder 21: Foster: Contains an original summons document from the Sherriff of Garrard County, KY, concerning John Foster dated 8 June 1834, many family group files. Also contains correspondence between Vockery and John R. Ross, Verlon and Dorothy Cash, Dr. Kitty Foster J. Twarog, and Nancy Richie.
Folder 22: Fothergill: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Richard S. Johnson with attached family group records, and a copy of a Marriage Certificate involving Curtis Fothergill dated 9 September 1899.