Tag Archives: Combs Family

Prominent Citizen Died on May 31

Posted on May 31, 2024 by sdbowling

Former Breathitt County Magistrate, Justice of the Peace, and community leader William Griffith died May 31, 1931. Continue reading →

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Breathitty County’s Vietnam Casualties

Posted on May 27, 2024 by sdbowling

Honoring the twelve known Breathitt County connected causalities during the Vietnam War. Continue reading →

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Breathitt County Sheriffs

Posted on June 27, 2023 by sdbowling

Breathitt County Sheriffs

A history of the men who have served Breathitt County as Sheriff. No women yet. Continue reading →

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Who Killed Foch?

Posted on May 12, 2023 by sdbowling

Foch Noble was a local legend and professional hitchhiker. Who killed him in 1966? Continue reading →

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Harrison “Harris” Herald

Posted on April 5, 2023 by sdbowling

Harrison Herald – Soldier of the Week- Private, Company G, Three Forks Battalion, Kentucky State Troops, Civil War Continue reading →

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Murder on Old Buck

Posted on February 27, 2023 by sdbowling

Three shootings in three days on Old Buck ended with two wounded, one dead and one in prison. The tragedy of an eye for an eye was still alive. Continue reading →

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The Cardwell Family

Posted on October 31, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the Cardwell Family of Breathitt County. Continue reading →

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A Special Request

Posted on October 12, 2022 by sdbowling

Who wants to read about you?

The answer is: everyone. Continue reading →

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