Category Archives: Women

Mrs. Hargis Dies at 64

Posted on March 31, 2023 by sdbowling

Louellen Day Hargis was thrust into the spotlight at the turn of the last century because of the national attention given to the Breathitt County feuds. She died in 1929 at the age of 64. Continue reading →

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Funeral for Eliza Clemons

Posted on February 16, 2023 by sdbowling

Eliza (Napier) Clemons died February 12, 1956. She was buried in the Chapman Cemetery (now known as the Frazier and Taylor Cemetery). Continue reading →

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Mountains Changed Young Missionary

Posted on December 28, 2022 by sdbowling

Martha Kendall answered the call for workers in the mountains of Breathitt County in 1909. She learned far more than she taught in her time there. Continue reading →

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Emily Crain Williams

Posted on December 20, 2022 by sdbowling

Emily Crain Williams lived in Breathitt County for more than 30 years. She was chosen as the first woman to be featured the in “Who’s Who In Breathitt.” Continue reading →

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What is in the Time Capsule?

Posted on August 3, 2022 by sdbowling

Fire destroyed the Methodist Church in 1918.

A time capsule was placed in the cornerstone of the new church in 1922, but what is inside? Continue reading →

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Jackson’s “Mother” Died in 1938

Posted on April 22, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at one woman who was known as the “Mother of Jackson.”

The death of Ann Eliza (Cardwell) Short ended the public service of one of Jackson’s great leaders. Continue reading →

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