Kentucky Historic photos, documents, and people

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A view of the weekly "Court Days" that were held downtown Lexington, Kentucky - this photo from 1917. The Court Days would ultimately be ended in the early 20s as they became a huge point of congestio

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Overton Farm in Lexington, Kentucky was the childhood home of Lucretia Hart Clay, wife of Henry Clay. They were married in 1799 in this house which was demolished in the late 1800s. The land is now par

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Class at Birdwhistell Academy. Only a few of the people have been identified: Dr. Sue Nevins, first row, left, and Mrs. Ford Daily is sixth from the left. Professor Birdwhistell is in the top left i

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Photograph shows Captain John Wilson of Co. C, 8th Kentucky Infantry Regiment (Union), who was known for being the first Union soldier to plant his regiment's battle flag on the summit of Lookout Mount

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Birdwhistell Reunion gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Vinson Birdwhistell in 1981. This was part of a larger Birdwhistell gathering. There are photos of each of the families of Ezra Clevela

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The family of Ezra Cleveland Birdwhistell and Nellie (Phillips) Birdwhistell around 1940. This was taken outside of their farmhouse on top of the hill in Anderson County. Bob Birdwhistell (born in 19

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Nellie Phillips Birdwhistell (center) with her father, Robert, and siblings. Note: Need to confirm these tags as I'm not sure of all of them. Likely autumn 1920, but need to check on that. Guessing

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Nellie and Ezra Cleveland Birdwhistell with their son, William Ezra "Buck" Birdwhistell and daughter Annelle. Likely when he was home on furlough in November, 1942 around the time he married Irene Bro

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16-year old girl keeping house. Home of William Olliges. The children go to Parochial School. Location: Hardin County--Stithton, Kentucky / Lewis W. Hine.