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Twenty-third governor of Kentucky, attorney and soldier. Cumberland County, Kentucky, native. Married to Sallie Travis Bramlette in September 1837. Father of James T. Bramlette, William L. Bramlette, Eugene Bramlette, and Corrina Bell Bramlette. Practiced law in Clinton County, Kentucky, and Columbia, Kentucky. Represented Cumberland and Clinton counties in the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Kentucky from 1841 to 1843. Commonwealth's attorney of the 8th Judicial District of Kentucky from 1848 to 1850. Owned two enslaved persons in 1850. Circuit judge of the 6th Judicial District of Kentucky from 1856 to 1861. Owned nine enslaved persons in 1860. Served as colonel of the 3rd Kentucky Volunteer Infantry Regiment (U.S.A.) from 1861 to 1862. District attorney of the United States District Court for Kentucky in 1863. Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky from September 1, 1863, to September 3, 1867. Owned law firm of Bramlette & Van Winkle in partnership with Ephraim L. Van Winkle.
Mercer County, Kentucky, student and soldier. Kentucky native. Son of Hardin McKinney and Ellen Cole McKinney. Resident of Mercer County, Kentucky, in 1850. Attended school in Mercer County in 1860. Served in the 9th Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry Regiment (U.S.A.) as a private from August 22, 1862, to September 11, 1863. Charged with the murder of John J. Gritton in Mercer County in 1864. Fugitive from justice in 1864.
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Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Married to Elizabeth McKinney Gritton in Mercer County, Kentucky, in December 1843. Father of Elizabeth Gritton, William Gritton, and Charles Gritton. Married to Mary Ann Reed Gritton in Mercer County, Kentucky, in December 1854. Father of Louisa Gritton and Matty A. Gritton. Farmer in Mercer County in 1850. Farmer in Mercer County in 1863. Murdered in Mercer County, Kentucky, allegedly by George D. McKeney, on January 19, 1864.
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Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Married to Martha Ray Alfred in Mercer County, Kentucky, on October 14, 1830. Resident of Washington County in 1850. Owned twelve enslaved persons in Washington County in 1850. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860. Owned thirteen enslaved persons in Washington County in 1860.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Son of J. G. Driskell and Lucinda Driskell. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Indiana native. Married to Adeline Beasley Riley in Mercer County, Kentucky, in February 1846. Father of Sarah E. Riley, Susan Riley, Matilda A. Riley, Joel Riley, Martha A. Riley, Almira Riley, and Georgianna Riley. Farmer in Mercer County in 1850. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Married to Elizabeth Reed. Father of Elijah Reed, Mary Ann Reed Gritton, Martha J. Reed, Elizabeth Reed, and John W. Reed. Married to Micky Gritton Reed in Mercer County in April 1863. Farmer in Mercer County in 1850. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer and soldier. Kentucky native. Son of Samuel Reed and Elizabeth Reed. Married to Lorena Brown Reed in Mercer County, Kentucky, in May 1851. Father of James M. Reed, Samuel Reed, John T. Reed, and George W. Reed. Farmer in Mercer County in 1850. Farmhand in Mercer County in 1860. Farmer in Mercer County in 1863. Served in the 4th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry Regiment (U.S.A.) as a private from March 24, 1864, to August 9, 1865.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Boyle County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Married to Lucinda J. Rice. Father of Elizabeth Rice, John Rice, Alemeda Rice, and William Rice. Farmer in Boyle County, Kentucky, in 1860.
Mercer County, Kentucky, day laborer and soldier. Casey County, Kentucky, native. Son of George Whitfield Walls and Mary Laura Martin Walls. Married to Malinda Mason Walls on November 18, 1845. Father of Martha "Patsy" Jane Walls, Mary Margaret Walls, Eliza Ann Walls, Lucy Katherine Walls, Baker Walls, Sarah Ellen Walls, and John J. Walls. Day laborer in Mercer County, Kentucky, in 1860. Served in the 9th Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry Regiment as a private from August 22, 1862, to September 11, 1863.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Married to Martha Whayne Riley in Anderson County, Kentucky, on August 11, 1852. Father of Erastus B. Riley and Alexander E. Riley. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860.
Mercer County, Kentucky, resident. Kentucky native. Son of Mary Disponett. Farmer in Mercer County in 1850. Resident in Mercer County in 1860.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Married to Mahala Jenkins. Father of Arnold Jenkins and Amurlina Jenkins. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860.
Mercer County, Kentucky, merchant. Kentucky native. Married to Sophia Matthews on February 3, 1836. Merchant in Mercer County in 1860.
Mercer County, Kentucky, resident. Kentucky native. Resident in Mercer County in 1860.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Mercer County, Kentucky, wagon maker. Kentucky native. Married to Martha Reynerson. Father of Nancy J. Reynerson, John Reynerson, William F. Reynerson, Samuel Reynerson, and Susan M. Reynerson. Wagon maker in Mercer County in 1860.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Married to Martha "Patsy" Riley Gritton in Mercer County, Kentucky, in November 1830. Father of William Gritton, George Gritton, Jackson Gritton, Merritt Gritton, Lucretia Gritton, Elizabeth Gritton, Thomas Gritton, Levi H. Gritton, Calvin Gritton, Martha E. Gritton. Resident of Washington County in 1850. Farmer in Washington County in 1860.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Virginia native. Married to Nancy Adams. Father of James Adams, Charles Adams, William Adams, and George L. Adams. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860.
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Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Mercer County, Kentucky, miller. Kentucky native. Married to Agnes Jordan. Father of Mardas Jordan, Rohda E. Jordan, Nancy Jordan, Clinton Jordan, Susan M. Jordan, Emily Jordan, and William Jordan. Miller in Mercer County in 1860.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Married to Susan P. Brown. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Married to Mary Elvina MacCoun Matheny in Mercer County, Kentucky, in January 1829. Father of Samuel Matheny, James H. Matheny, William Matheny. Farmer in Mercer County in 1850. Employed F. Grundy as a farmer in Mercer County in 1850. Owned one enslaved person in Mercer County in 1850. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860. Owned fourteen enslaved persons in Mercer County in 1860.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Married to Rebecca McKinney Gritton in Mercer County, Kentucky, in April 1806. Father of Mecca "Mickey" Gritton and John J. Gritton. Married to Mary "Polly" Atkins Gritton in Mercer County in October 1855. Farmer in Mercer County in 1850. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860.
Salvisa, Kentucky, farm laborer. Kentucky native. Son of George Ward and Mary Ward. Married to Margaret Ward. Father of Mary E. Ward.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Mercer County, Kentucky, resident. Kentucky native. Son of Uriah Robinson and Mary Jenkins Robinson.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Married to Hannah Lake. Father of Granville Lake, John T. Lake, Sarah M. Lake, Millie A. Lake, and William Lake. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860.
Mercer County, Kentucky, blacksmith. Kentucky native. Married to Mary Carter. Father of Susette Carter, William B. Carter, and Ludwell Carter. Blacksmith in Mercer County in 1860.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Son of Liberty Yocum and Mary Yocum. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Married to Margaret J. Bunch. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860.
Mercer County, Kentucky, resident.
Signed onto a petition for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Mercer County, Kentucky, resident. Virginia native. Resident in Mercer County in 1850.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Married to Sarah Ann Short on July 7, 1849. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Mercer County, Kentucky, store clerk. Kentucky native. Son of John W. Cardwell and Sophia B. Cardwell. Store clerk in Mercer County in 1850.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Married to Sarah A. Goodlett Riley. Farmer in Mercer County in 1860.
Mercer County, Kentucky, farmhand. Kentucky native. Married to Margaret T. Gibson. Father of Julia Ann Gibson. Farmhand in Mercer County, Kentucky, in 1860.
Salvisa, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Married to Amanda Arnold. Farmer in Salvisa in 1880.
Signed onto a petition for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Salvisa, Kentucky, druggist. Kentucky native. Son of Thomas Edwards and Nancy E. Edwards. Druggist in Salvisa in 1860.
Signed a petition to Thomas E. Bramlette on February 5, 1864, for a reward to be offered for the capture of the alleged murderer of John J. Gritton.
Mercer County, Kentucky, merchant. Son of Felix G. Matheny and Mary Elvina MacCoun Matheny. Married to Sarah T. Broaddus Matheny in Mercer County, Kentucky, in May 1855. Father of Mollie J. Matheny and Eddie A. Matheny. Merchant in Mercer County in 1850. Household owned one enslaved person in Mercer County in 1850. Merchant in Mercer County in 1860. Owned two enslaved persons in Mercer County in 1860.
Anderson County, Kentucky, farmer. Kentucky native. Son of Richard H. Paxton and Mildred Paxton. Married to Mary E. Paxton. Father of Walker F. Paxton, Daniel P. Paxton, Eveline E. Paxton, and John R. Paxton. Laborer in Anderson County in 1850. Farmer in Anderson County in 1860.
Mercer County, Kentucky, druggist and judge. Kentucky native. Married to Nancy E. Edwards. Father of William W. Edwards, Mary Y. Edwards, William H. H. Edwards, Alice Edwards, James Edwards, and Ann E. Edwards. Druggist in Mercer County in 1860. Presiding judge of the Mercer County Court in Harrodsburg from 1860 to 1865.
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Mercer County, Kentucky, attorney, farmer, educator, fundraiser, and college regent. Kentucky native. Married to Mary D. H. Williams Bowman in Bourbon County, Kentucky, on February 16, 1846. Graduated from the first class of Bacon College in Harrodsburg in 1842. Farmer in Mercer County in 1850. Owned nine enslaved persons in Mercer County in 1850. Organized and raised funds to resurrect Bacon College, which eventually became Kentucky University, from 1855-56. Resident of Mercer County in 1860. Owned eleven enslaved persons in Mercer County in 1860. Regent and founder of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky in 1865, which eventually became the University of Kentucky.
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County in central Kentucky. Seat at Harrodsburg. Located on the Kentucky River.
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Administrative body of the state of Kentucky. Capital at Frankfort, Kentucky. Governor(s): Beriah Magoffin (1859-1862), James F. Robinson (1862-1863), and Thomas E. Bramlette (1863-1867).
Located in Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Kentucky. Administratively contains the county offices of the sheriff, coroner, surveyor, jailer, county assessor, county attorneys, and constables. Judge(s): Christopher Chinn (1860-1861), Thomas Edwards (1862-1865). Clerk(s): Thomas Allin, Corydon Sackett Abell, and Benjamin C. Allin.
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