Author Archives: sdbowling

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About sdbowling

Director of the Breathitt County Public Library and Heritage Center in Jackson, Kentucky.

Squealers Gonna’ Squeal

Posted on March 14, 2022 by sdbowling

The game went wrong and a rat got loose.

Fourteen pillars of the Jackson community paid the penalty. Continue reading →

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John W. Ayers

Posted on March 13, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of John W. Ayers – Private in Company K of the 13th Kentucky Cavalry, CSA. Continue reading →

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Seburn Combs

Posted on March 12, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Seburn Combs, a Private in Company G of the Three Forks Battalion, Kentucky States Troops. Continue reading →

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Breathitt’s Demon Dog

Posted on March 11, 2022 by sdbowling

Breathitt County joins the regions of the world that have a legendary “white dog” that is unexplained.

A look at an unexplained Breathitt incident in 1909. Continue reading →

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Andrew Allen

Posted on March 9, 2022 by sdbowling

A brief history of the short life of Andrew Allen – Corporal, 13th Kentucky Cavalry, Confederate States Army. Continue reading →

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What To See on Hike Three

Posted on March 8, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at Hike Three of the Sheltowee Trace Association’s 2022 Challenge.

Four counties, 35 miles, and innumerable memories. Continue reading →

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Samuel Henry Stidham

Posted on March 8, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Sanuel Henry Stidham- Confederate and Union soldier in the American Civil War. Continue reading →

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Breathitt Hog Featured In “Believe It Or Not”

Posted on March 7, 2022 by sdbowling

“Little Jake”, a Breathitt County Poland hog had his moment in the spotlight in 1930. His owner, Matt J. Long, was world famous thanks to Robert Ripley.

And then he went to the frying pan. Continue reading →

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When Love Killed A Man

Posted on March 3, 2022 by sdbowling

An assault took the life of a man on Frozen Creek all because of his interest in a young woman.

The tragic story of the death of Thompson Phipps is remembered. Continue reading →

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Breathitt Slave Whipped for Theft

Posted on February 28, 2022 by sdbowling

Alfred, an enslaved person belonging to Jeremiah Cockrell, was convicted of larceny in 1845 and whipped at the Breathitt County Courthouse.

It is the only court case involving a slave in our earliest records. Continue reading →

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