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

Box and Folder Listing

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[Box 35],
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[Box 37],
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Box 29

Barcode: 31234014049272

Folder 1: Ross: Contains correspondence between Kathy Vockery and Jo A. Smith, Dorothy Holloway, John R. Ross, Viola Heath, Lynn Huntley, Felicia Nichols, Lt. Col. Alfred J. Spiry, Judy Rodriguez, Georgia B. Bennett, Barbara R. Hopkins, and Jerry Stiefvater. Also contains family group sheets, a photocopy of Elizabeth Ross's last will and testament, a photocopy of the headstone commissioned for Thomas Ross, a copy of a photograph of a group of men (Tom. Wherritt, Jno. P. Smith, Harry Van Houten, W. Moore, Jno Adams, Jno. Brisbin, T. Milton, A. Farmin, Capt. G. H. Dobyns, C. Hartwig, J.D. Rice, and Tom George), census records, and two folders: one is titled, "John and Elizabeth Ross and their Descendants 1790-1850 Madison and Garrard Counties, Kentucky"; the second is titled, "Descendants of John Ross Revolutionary Soldier".
Folder 2: Rosson: Only contains correspondence between Vockery and Merle M. Day.
Folder 3: Rothwell: Contains letters from Mrs. A.R. Fischer to Judge Calico. Also contains family group sheets, an excerpt from Woods' History of Albemarle County, Virginia, a photocopy of an excerpt from the History of Clay and Platte Counties, Missouri that talks about William R. Rothwell, D.D., and a booklet about the descendants of Claiborne Rothwell.
Folder 4: Rout: Only contains family group sheets.
Folder 5: Rowley: Contains a pedigree chart and family group records.
Folder 6: Royston: Contains family group sheets, photocopies of family records, info sheets, a list of those buried in Broaddus and Coy Cemetery, a family group record sheet, a map of land owned by the Royston family, a list of the Schooler and Royston Bibles, and a photocopy of Thomas Royston's last will and testament.
Folder 7: Rucker: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Jean Bourne, Barbara Rucker, and Alice Rucker. Also contains family group sheets, a pedigree chart, a photocopy of a deed between Garland Kindred and Marlon Todd, photocopies of excerpts from a book titled "History of the Rucker Family" about Peter Rucker and John Rucker, an ancestor chart, a lineage chart, a photocopy of an application for the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, photocopies of newspaper articles, Rucker Society newsletters and meeting minutes, copies of photos of the Rucker Reunion, and family group records.
Folder 8: Runyon: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Nancy Criss. Also contains family group and info sheets, a descendants chart, a photocopy of a letter from A.A. Ruston, family group records, and a photocopy of the Runyon/Gully Deed.
Folder 9: Rutherford: Only contains correspondence between Vockery and Curtis D. Mitchell.
Folder 10: "S": Contains correspondence between Vockery and Maurice G. Staton, Christine S. Agee, Evelyn D. Fuqua, and Ralph M. Stivers. Also contains a photocopy of a excerpt from a book titled, "The Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe", family group sheets and records, a descendants chart of Randolph Smallwood, and grave and footstone records and a map for Scudder Cemetery.
Folder 11: Saddler: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Marie Norris, Sam D. Lawson, Shirley A. Tallackson, and Doris M. Campbell. Also contains family group and info sheets, ancestry charts, a list of the Descendants of Asa Sadler, and photocopies of deeds.
Folder 12: Salter: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Cecil S. Salter and Betty Joe King. Also contains family group and info sheets, a photocopy of an agreement between Thomas Salter and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, a transcription of a notice of ejectment, and a photocopy of an article titled "Civil War Remembrances Involve Many Local and Area Historians" from the Kentucky Advocate Magazine.
Folder 13: Samuel: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Fran Moffeit. Also contains family group sheets and records and photocopies of the 1850 Census.
Folder 14: Sanders: Only contains a packet on the history of the Sanders family in Garrard County, Kentucky.
Folder 15: Sandifer: Contains an autobiography about Nicholas Sandifer and a copy of the newspaper article about the death of Henry Green Sandifer in 1912.
Folder 16: Scarbrough: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Jean Scarbrough. Also contains family group sheets, a history of the Scharbrough Family, an ancestry family group, photocopies of census records, a photocopy of the marriage bond for David Scarbrough and Joycey Brock, a photocopy of another marriage bond for Jacob Scarbrough and Rachel Pointer, a third photocopy of a marriage bond for John Scarbrough and Margaret Brock, a history of the Brock Family, photocopies of obituaries for Annie, James, William, and Rev. H. Scarbrough, a list of descendants of Jacob Scarbrough, a photocopy of the marriage certificate for David Scarbrough and Joycey Brock, a photocopy of a marriage certificate Elijah Wilson and Mary Upthigrson, a list of descendants of William Scarbrough, family group records, a list of descendants of Elias Brock, copies of photographs, and photocopies of newspaper articles about the Scarbrough family.
Folder 17: Schofield: Only contains correspondence between Vockery and Constance Schofield.
Folder 18: Schooler: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Judith A. Rogers. Also contains a family group sheet, ancestry family groups, and a photocopy of a deed.
Folder 19: Searcey: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Debra Branigan, Winifred Jacob, Larry Searcy, and Jinsie S. Bingham. Also contains family group sheets and a list of Kentucky Marriage Records.
Folder 20: Scott: Contains correspondence between Vockery and Marie N. Robertson, Samuel Scott, Emilie A. Cowdry, E. Elden Davis, Shelly Hill, Harry M. Foster, Troy Scott, Margaret Nelson, James P. DeSalvo, and Jo Ann Hart. Also contains family group and info sheets, ancestry charts, photocopies of biographical sketches, photocopies of news articles, and photocopies of photographs.