Category Archives: Military

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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John Callahan Strong

Posted on February 25, 2022 by sdbowling

A record of the life of John Callahan Strong- a Sergeant in Company K, 14th Kentucky Cavalry during the Civil War. Continue reading →

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Elijah Bowling, Jr.

Posted on February 25, 2022 by sdbowling

A record of the life of Elijah Bowling, Jr. (1828-1908)- Sergeant, Company E, 3 Forks Battalion, Kentucky State Troops. Continue reading →

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Robert Locke Evans

Posted on February 25, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Robert Locke Evans- 13th Kentucky Cavalry, Confederate States Army. Continue reading →

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Remembering Dr. Gardner

Posted on February 21, 2022 by sdbowling

Doctor Rudolphus B. Gardner served the medical needs of the people of eastern Kentucky for years. He chose to spend his final days in Jackson.

We remember one of Jackson’s forgotten medical professionals. Continue reading →

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Bach becomes Kentucky’s First Blind Senator

Posted on February 4, 2022 by sdbowling

One Breathitt County man saw a huge need and filled it despite his own physical limitations. He is known today as the “Father of Kentucky’s Talking Books” program. Continue reading →

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McRoberts’ Most Decorated Miner

Posted on February 2, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Lloyd George Mullins, the most decorated miner from McRoberts, Kentucky. Continue reading →

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Crockettsville Man Served As Adjutant General

Posted on February 1, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Adjutant General Jackson Morris from Crockettsville, Kentucky. Continue reading →

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