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        The Mighty American Chestnuts of Pike County
        The Mighty American Chestnuts of Pike County
        A12 foot Chestnut Stump This inner ring of this big colossal giant was measured in March of 2019. The inside measurement, even after years of decay, inside moss ring measured 10 feet and 2 inches. The outer ring of the Chestnut stump, could have easily lost 2 feet of its
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        Mims & Allison Merchants
        Mims & Allison Merchants
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        Commonwealth of KY vs W. O. B. Ratliff
        Commonwealth of KY vs W. O. B. Ratliff
        The mother involved in this case is Amy Sturgill.
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        Commonwealth of KY vs Harrison Newsom
        Commonwealth of KY vs Harrison Newsom
        The mother involved in this case is Spicy McCown. Spicy would later marry William Blankenship on October 27th 1836. One female child Anna (Hanna) was born abt 1831. The second female child showing date being born abt 1833. These are references based on the 1850 Pike County Census Reports.
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        The New Pike County Courthouse Built in 1888 – 1889
        The New Pike County Courthouse Built in 1888 – 1889
        In 1882 & 1883 the current Pike County Courthouse was in need of heavy repair. The act of the Kentucky State Legislature, entitled an act to authorize the Pike County Court to issue Bonds to raise money to build a Courthouse, Jail, Clerk’s Office, and other public buildings in said
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        Commonwealth of KY vs John M. Scott
        Commonwealth of KY vs John M. Scott
        The mother involved in this case is Cosby (Causby) Walters. There was one child conceived in this case. According to record, the child was conceived on December 2nd, 1863 and was born on Aug 2nd, 1864 during the Civil War.
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        Commonwealth of KY vs William Mullins
        Commonwealth of KY vs William Mullins
        The mother involved in this case is Viney Fleming.
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        Commonwealth of KY vs John H. Mullins
        Commonwealth of KY vs John H. Mullins
        The mother involved in this case is Margret Fleming.
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        Commonwealth of KY vs James B Auxier
        Commonwealth of KY vs James B Auxier
        The mother involved in this case is Orpha Wells.
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        Commonwealth of KY vs John May
        Commonwealth of KY vs John May
        The mother involved in this case is Elizabeth Gibson.
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