Tag Archives: Middle Fork of the Kentucky River

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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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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Buddie Spicer Died in March 1945

Posted on March 21, 2023 by sdbowling

Samuel “Buddie” Spicer operated the first telephone exchange from his home on the Middle Fork for more than 30 years. Learn more about this Breathitt businessman. Continue reading →

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Hollan Family’s Unusual Record

Posted on February 7, 2023 by sdbowling

The Jackson Times printed a strange article about the Hollan Family in 1931. Publishers would not even think about printing a story like that now. Continue reading →

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Edward “Ned” Turner

Posted on December 10, 2022 by sdbowling

Edward “Ned” Turner served 19 days in the North Carolina militia and was one of a few who settled in Breathitt County and were veterans of the War of 1812. Continue reading →

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