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Peach Orchard, Lawrence County, Kentucky James Fisher Robinson (governor, state senator, businessman, attorney, and farmer) N001004 1800-10-04 1882-10-31 Categories: People

Twenty-second governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, banker, and legislator. Son of Jonathan Robinson and Jane Black Robinson. Married to Susan D. Mansell Robinson on December 26, 1821. Father of Emilie Jane Robinson and James F. Robinson, Jr. Married Willina S. Herndon Robinson on May 30, 1842. Father of Scott Herndon Robinson, John McCracken Robinson, George Sidney Robinson, Madison Johnson Robinson, Stephen Gano Robinson, Willa Ewing Robinson, Philip Eldon Robinson, and Stephen Gano Robinson. Educated at Forest Hill Academy and Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. Trustee of Georgetown College. President of the Farmers' Bank of Georgetown. Represented Fayette and Scott Counties in the Senate of the Commonwealth of Kentucky from 1851 to 1855. Owned thirty-five enslaved persons in 1860. Represented Fayette and Scott Counties in the Senate of the Commonwealth of Kentucky from 1861. Speaker of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Kentucky from September 3, 1861, to September 5, 1861. Speaker of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Kentucky from August 16, 1861, to August 18, 1862. Governor of Kentucky from August 18, 1862, to September 1, 1863. Returned to practicing law and farming on retiring from politics in 1863.

Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, District No 1, p. 216B, 230A. Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Scott County, District No 2, pp. 235, 236, 252. Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Slave Schedules, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville Ward 4, p. 266. John David Smith, “James F. Robinson (1862-1863),” ed. Lowell H. Harrison, Kentucky’s Governors (Lexington: University Press of Kentucky, 2004), 89-92. William Henry Engle, Pennsylvania Genealogies: Scotch-Irish and German (Harrisburg: Lane S. Hart, 1886), 553, 556-7. James Douglas McBride (Richland County, Ohio, farmer and soldier) N00009700 1842 1932-05-22 Categories: People

Richland County, Ohio, farmer and soldier. Ohio native. Son of William McBride and Susan McBride. Resident in Madison, Ohio, in 1850. Farmer in Mansfield, Ohio, in 1860. Served in the 1st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment (U.S.A.) as sergeant in 1861. Served in the 5th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment (U.S.A.) as second lieutenant from April 10, 1862 to January 8, 1863. Served in the 8th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery Regiment as major and lieutenant colonel from August 20, 1864 to May 1865.

Relationships Social: Gaylord McFall (Richland County, Ohio, merchant and soldier) Social: Nelson Trusler (Connersville, Indiana, attorney, politician, and soldier) Social: Samuel Orr (Delaware County, IN, farmer and soldier) Military: William Starke Rosecrans (Cincinnati, Ohio, engineer, businessman, and soldier ) Military: John Charles Frémont (Explorer, politician, and U.S. major general) Military: John L. Zeigler (Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and soldier) Military: 1st Ohio Volunteer Infantry Three-Month Regiment (U.S.A.) Military: Robert Cumming Schenck (U.S. Army general, attorney, politician, and diplomat) Military: Robert Huston Milroy (Indiana attorney and U.S. Army general) Military: 5th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry (U.S.A.) Military: Franz Sigel (U.S. Army general and teacher)

Seventh Manuscript Census of the United States (1850), Population Schedules, Ohio, Richland County, Madison, p. 96A. Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Population Schedules, Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield, Ward 3, p. 66. Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers who Served in Organizations From State of Ohio, NARA RG 94, Microfilm Series M552, Roll 69. Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers who Served in Organizations From State of West Virginia, NARA RG 94, Microfilm Series M508, Roll 128. Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers who Served with the United States Colored Troops: Artillery Organizations, NARA RG 94, Microfilm Series M1818, Roll 146. Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky, vol. 2, 1861-1866 (Frankfort: Kentucky Yeoman Office, 1866), 136 of Appendix. Find A Grave, "James Douglas McBride (1842-1923)," Memorial #41695865, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41695865 (accessed November 19, 2018). Calvin Fuller (Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and soldier) N00009724 1815? Categories: People

Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and soldier. Virginia native. Married to Margarett McGalley Fuller in Pike County, Kentucky, on February 23, 1834. Father of Apperson Fuller, Irvin Fuller, Marion Fuller, Thomas Fuller, Arveline Fuller, Elizabeth Fuller, Jefferson Fuller, James E. Fuller and Francis M. Fuller. Farmer in Pike County, Kentucky, in 1850. Farmer in Wayne County, Virginia in 1860. Served in the 9th West Virginia Infantry as private in 1862. Served in the Round Bottom Company of the Virginia State Militia (U.S.A.) as captain from 1862 to 1864.

Relationships Political: James Douglas McBride (Richland County, Ohio, farmer and soldier)

Kentucky Marriage Records, Madison County Courthouse, Richmond, Kentucky, Pike County Marriages, 1822-1884, Film #001943483, p.275 of microfilm. Seventh Manuscript Census of the United States (1850), Population Schedules, Kentucky, Pike County, p. 434B. Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Population Schedules, Virginia, Wayne County, p. 802. Ninth Manuscript Census of the United States (1870), Population Schedules, West Virginia, Wayne County, Butler, p. 4B. Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers who Served in Organizations From State of Virginia, NARA RG 94, Microfilm Series M398, Roll 7. Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers who Served in Organizations From State of West Virginia, NARA RG 94, Microfilm Series M502, Roll 0167. "Militia Muster Rolls, Drawer 158: Page132 - Wayne21." West Virginia Archives & History. Accessed August 07, 2019. https://westvirginiaarchiveshistory.zenfolio.com/p972339235/hA65BCD34#ha65bcd36 "Militia Muster Rolls, Drawer 158: Page133 - Wayne22." West Virginia Archives & History. Accessed August 07, 2019. https://westvirginiaarchiveshistory.zenfolio.com/p972339235/hA65BCD34#ha65bcd34 KYR-0002-022-0092 George W. Murry (Lawrence County, Kentucky, physician and soldier) N00009753 1826-06-10 1904-02-14 Categories: People

Lawrence County, Kentucky, physician and soldier. Married to Alice F. Murry. Father of Albert Murry. Served in the 167th Virginia Militia as captain from August 1, 1862, to May 31, 1863.

Relationships Political: James Douglas McBride (Richland County, Ohio, farmer and soldier) Military: David Bartrim (Soldier in Big Sandy River valley) Military: Ira G. Copley (Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and soldier) Military: Calvin Fuller (Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and soldier)

Ninth Manuscript Census of the United States (1870), Population Schedules, Kentucky, Lawrence County, Louisa, p. 283A "Militia Muster Rolls, Drawer 158: Page120 - Wayne9." West Virginia Archives & History. Accessed August 07, 2019. https://westvirginiaarchiveshistory.zenfolio.com/p972339235/hA65BCC0F#ha65bcc0f "Militia Muster Rolls, Drawer 158: Page 123 - Wayne12." West Virginia Archives & History. Accessed August 07, 2019. https://westvirginiaarchiveshistory.zenfolio.com/p972339235/hA65BCC0F#ha65bcc93 Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Series M123, NARA RG 15, Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Kentucky, Lawrence County, District No. 74, p. 1 of 2. Find A Grave, "Dr. G. W. Murray (1826-1904)," Memorial #132897553, http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132897553(accessed August 6, 2019). Ira G. Copley (Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and soldier) N00009725 1821? 1901? Categories: People

Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and soldier. Kentucky native. Married to Amelia (Milley) Damron Copley. Father of Anna Copley, James Copley, Tennessee Copley, Samuel Copley, Polly Copley, William H. Copley, Genevra Copley, Laura B. Copley. Married to Mary Jane Smith Copley in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, on May 24, 1864. Farmer in Wayne County, Virginia, in 1850. Farmer in Wayne County, Virginia, in 1860. Served in the 5th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment (U.S.A.) as first lieutenant from September 2, 1861 to March 20, 1862. Served in the 167th Regiment of the Virginia Militia from August 2, 1862 to 1863. Groceryman in 1864.

Relationships Political: James Douglas McBride (Richland County, Ohio, farmer and soldier) Military: Calvin Fuller (Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and soldier)

Seventh Manuscript Census of the United States (1850), Population Schedules, Virginia, Wayne County, p. 253A. Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Population Schedules, Virginia, Wayne County, p. 828. "Militia Muster Rolls, Drawer 158: Page128 - Wayne17." West Virginia Archives & History. Accessed August 07, 2019. https://westvirginiaarchiveshistory.zenfolio.com/p972339235/hA65BCC0F#ha65bccea Ninth Manuscript Census of the United States (1870), Population Schedules, Kentucky, Boyd County, District 6, p. 91B and 92A. Marriage Records: Kentucky Marriages (Richmond, KY: Madison County Courthouse), film no. 000344011, p. 428. Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers who Served in Organizations From State of West Virginia, NARA RG 94, Microfilm Series M508, Roll 124. Martin V. Maynard (Wayne County, WV, farmer, dry goods merchant, and soldier) N00009754 1829? Categories: People

Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer, dry goods merchant, and soldier. Kentucky native. Son of George Maynard and Martha Maynard. Married to Nancy A. Whitt Maynard. Father of George F. Maynard and Jessie W. Maynard. Farmer in Wayne County in 1850. Dry goods merchant in Wayne County in 1860. Farmer in Wayne County in 1863. Served in 167th Virginia Militia as lieutenant in 1862.

Relationships Political: James Douglas McBride (Richland County, Ohio, farmer and soldier) Military: George W. Murry (Lawrence County, Kentucky, physician and soldier) Military: David Bartrim (Soldier in Big Sandy River valley) Military: Ira G. Copley (Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and soldier) Military: Calvin Fuller (Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and soldier)

Seventh Manuscript Census of the United States (1850), Population Schedules, West Virginia, Wayne County, District 66, p. 255A Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Population Schedules, West Virginia, Wayne County, p. 835 Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865), NARA RG 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War), Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records), Third Congressional District including Wayne County, WV, October & November 1863, p. 143 (p. 146 of microfilm), (Accessed via ancestry.com on August 6, 2016). Ninth Manuscript Census of the United States (1870), Population Schedules, West Virginia, Wayne County, Lincoln Township, p. 72A. Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Series M123, NARA RG 15, Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Texas, Travis County, Precinct No. 8, p. 1. Texas Department of State Health Services. Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982. Austin, Texas, certificate #35521, Travis County, 1939 (accessed through Ancestry.com on August 6, 2019), p. 6 of microfilm. KYR-0002-022-0092 David Bartrim (Soldier in Big Sandy River valley) N00009752 1837? Categories: People

Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and soldier. Virginia native. Son of William Bartrum and Laurana Bartrum. Married to Eliza Jane Ratcliff Bartrim. Father of Wayne Bartrim and John B. Bartrim. Resident of Wayne County, Virginia, in 1850. Farmer in Wayne County, Virginia, in 1860. Signed petition and identified as one of a group of commanders of militia companies in the Big Sandy River Valley on December 18, 1862.

Relationships Political: James Douglas McBride (Richland County, Ohio, farmer and soldier) Military: Ira G. Copley (Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and soldier) Military: Calvin Fuller (Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and soldier)

Seventh Manuscript Census of the United States (1850), Population Schedules, Virginia, Wayne County, Butler District 66, p. 270B. Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Population Schedules, Virginia, Wayne County, p. 823 Tenth Manuscript Census of the United States (1880), Population Schedules, West Virginia, Wayne County, p.359D Twelfth Manuscript Census of the United States (1900), Population Schedules, West Virginia, Wayne County, District 0109, p. 14 Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865), NARA RG 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War), Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records), Wayne County, WV, Volume 1 of 2, p. 8, (p. 19 of microfilm; Accessed via ancestry.com on August 6, 2019). KYR-0002-022-0092 John W. Whitt (Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and merchant) N00009755 1824? Categories: People

Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and merchant. Virginia native. Married to Rachel Whitt. Father of Thomas Whitt, Jesse Whitt, Polly Whitt, and John W. Whitt. Commander of a militia regiment in the Big Sandy River Valley on December 18, 1862.

Relationships Political: James Douglas McBride (Richland County, Ohio, farmer and soldier) Military: Martin V. Maynard (Wayne County, WV, farmer, dry goods merchant, and soldier) Military: George W. Murry (Lawrence County, Kentucky, physician and soldier) Military: David Bartrim (Soldier in Big Sandy River valley) Military: Ira G. Copley (Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and soldier) Military: Calvin Fuller (Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and soldier)

Seventh Manuscript Census of the United States (1850), Population Schedules, Virginia, Wayne County, District 66, p. 264B Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Population Schedules, Virginia, Wayne County, pp. 834-835. KYR-0002-022-0092 John L. Calwell (Farmer and soldier in Big Sandy River Valley) N00009756 1828 1910 Categories: People

Mason County, Kentucky, farmer and soldier. Kentucky native. Son of James H. Calwell. Married to Lizzie Calwell. Signed a petition as a commander of a militia company in the Big Sandy River Valley on December 18, 1862.

Relationships Political: James Douglas McBride (Richland County, Ohio, farmer and soldier) Military: John W. Whitt (Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and merchant) Military: Martin V. Maynard (Wayne County, WV, farmer, dry goods merchant, and soldier) Military: George W. Murry (Lawrence County, Kentucky, physician and soldier) Military: David Bartrim (Soldier in Big Sandy River valley) Military: Ira G. Copley (Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and soldier) Military: Calvin Fuller (Wayne County, West Virginia, farmer and soldier)

Eighth Manuscript Census of the United States (1860), Population Schedules, Kentucky, Mason County, District 2, p. 51 Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865), NARA RG 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War), Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records), 9th Congressional District, Kentucky, May 1865, NAI: 4213514, p. 30 of microfilm, (Accessed via ancestry.com on August 8, 2019). Ninth Manuscript Census of the United States (1870), Population Schedules, Kentucky, Mason County, Mays Lick District, p. 348B Find A Grave, "John L Caldwell (1828-1910)," Memorial #194404175, http https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194404175/john-l-caldwell (accessed August 8, 2019). KYR-0002-022-0092 Peach Orchard, Kentucky P00009721 Categories: Places

Town in Lawrence County, Kentucky, on Nats Creek, a tributary of the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River. Also known as Mellensburg.

37.942, -82.6152 Robert M. Rennick, Kentucky Place Names (Lexington: University Press of Kentucky, 1984), 228. USGS: Earth Explorer, "Peach Orchard, Kentucky," https://earthexplorer.usgs.gov/ (accessed on August 5, 2019). 5th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry (U.S.A.) O00008509 1861-10-18 1864-10-20 Categories: Organizations

Organized at Ceredo, Virginia. Mustered into service on October 18, 1861. Mustered out of service on October 20, 1864. Commander(s): John L. Zeigler and Abia A. Tomlinson.

Relationships Military: Thomas J. Ewing (captain in 5th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry and colonel in Kentucky Enrolled Militia) Military: James Douglas McBride (Richland County, Ohio, farmer and soldier)

Adjutant General, State of West Virginia, Annual Report for the Year Ended December 31, 1864 (Wheeling, WV: John F. M'Dermot, Public Printer, 1865), 16, 134-5. United States Adjutant General’s Office, _ Official Army Register of The Volunteer Force of The United States Army for the Years 1861, '62, '63, '64, '65_, vol. 4, (Washington, D.C.: 1865), 1127. Peach Orchard, Lawrence County, Kentucky 1862-12-18 Correspondence English Version 1 of page "1": Changes to page transcript. Version 2 of page "1": Changes to page transcript. Version 0 of page "1": Empty transcript -- probably initial upload of page facsimile.
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Peach orchard Kentucky December 18th 1862 H,, E,, Govenor Robinson Dear Sir

We the undrrsigned are Commanders of Companies of Home Guards who are anctious to form ourselves into a Battallion of Cavaldry to do duty in the Sandy valley and the border counties

We are unanimus to a man that Lieutenant Jas D McBride now on officer in the Fifth Regiment Va-- Vol Infantry shall be our commander and amediately take steps to organise the Battallion if this meets with your approveal

We are Your Most Obt Svts Calvin Fuller George W Murry Ira G Copley Marlin Maynard David Batrim John. W. Whitt Z,, Calwell