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The meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M. at the Duncan-Nave
house by Howard Teater, President. Mike and Lynn Bishop graciously opened
their Bed and Breakfast to the society for our meeting and a tour following.
Those present
numbered as 13 members and 4 guests.
The minutes were read by Kathy Hall, Secretary, and approved.
Bax McClure gave the treasurer's report. We have $6079.26
in our checking
account. Membership dues and donations were $305.35 and expenditures were
$612.80 for flags, a DVD player and cemetery cleaning. The CD account balance
is $12,565.16.
Ernestine Hamm gave a cemetery committee report. The Hoover
cemetery in
Wilmore is under present renovation and three more sites should be completed
by this summer. At Taylor-Made farm all 5 cemeteries are finished. Insurance
will be our biggest expense. Last year we were covered by the county but this
year we will need to buy our own. Two types are needed, liability and workman's
compensation to cover those working in the cemetery site itself. Ernestine
also showed photos of the recent cleanups.
Bill Russell announced that he has obtained 100 colonial style
flags for the 4th of
July picnic. Howard asked Sue CLark, Kathy Hall, and Ernestine Hamm to be
the
food committee. Bax reported that she has secured the portal toilets.
Clyde Bunch reported that the cemetery Bill #521 had been
passed. Private
cemeteries were not covered by original law but now the property owner must
see that the cemetery is neither disturbed nor destroyed.
Howard reported that at the present time 68 people have signed up for the
July 4th picnic. Lee's Famous recipe will do the catering. Ron Bryant will
be the speaker.
Clyde moved that we adjourn and Mike Bishop seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 at which time we were treated to a tour of the Duncan house with refreshments.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Hall, Secretary
JESSAMINE COUNTY HISTORICAL
AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
MINUTES
Howard Teater, President, called the meeting to order at the Farmer’s Bank Building, at 7:10 P.M. with 17 members and 1 visitor present.
The minutes from April were read and approved.
The treasurer’s report was given by Bax McClure.
Howard reported that at present 111 have signed up for the July 4th picnic.
Ernestine Hamm reported that the cemetery committee will be
going out to William
Price’s grave to cut some trees that are pushing against the wall.
Alice Hill presented the society with a copy of Virginia Baptist Ministers, 1760-1790 in which there is a bio for John Price of Jessamine Co.
Ernestine showed a video of the cemetery committee at work.
The first cemetery was that of Joseph Crockett where Samuel Woodson, his stepson,
is also buried.Samuel was county clerk before Daniel Price. This cemetery
is on the Kenneth Baker property on Catnip Hill Road. Also on the video is
the George Mitchell
cemetery and the Young cemetery, both on Taylor-Made Farm. She reported that
the city gave $2000 for an area of about 100 X 300 square feet to be cleaned
in Maple Grove Cemetery.
John Wooten gave us a demostration of period appropriate costumes for those who wish to dress the part at the July 4th picnic. He gave us the website, Jas Townsend.com on which to order patterns.
Bill Russell showed the CD of the old houses of Jessamine Co.
We adjourned at 8:20 at which time we held a birthday party for Mr. Lowry for which his wife brought refreshments.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Hall, Secretary
JESSAMINE COUNTY HISTORICAL
AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
MINUTES
Howard Teater, President, called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. at the Farmer's Bank Building with 18 members and 1 visitor present.
The minutes were read and approved.
Bax McClure gave the treasurer's report.
Ernestine Hamm reported for the cemetery committee. We now have printed signs for Maple Grove cemetery, the Anderson cemetery, the Young cemetery, the Smith cemetery and the George Mitchell cemetery. The committee is still working on the old section of Maple Grove.Fallen stones are now standing and general cleanup has begun. We have ordered a total of 6 stones for Revolutionary War soldiers and have set 5 so far. The James Irvin stone will be set on Friday, July 5th at 1:00 P.M.
Howard read a letter from Jo Arnspiger, our website designer, requesting information for the site.Clyde commented on the appearance of the website and its companion mailing list.
Melissa Jurgenson, jewellery designer, showed her design for the commemorative pin for the picnic. She will be there that day to take orders for the pin and also for bolo ties, small collector plates and Christmas ornaments with the same design. The pins will be $15.95 including shipping.
Howard reminded everyone that the Historical Society room will be open on Wednesday, July 3rd and Friday, July 5th beginning at 9:00 A.M. Clyde and Mr. Lowry will be there those days to help visitors with their research.
Arrangements for the picnic that were finalized include the music, the P.A. system, the wagon/horse, the speaker podium, portable toilets, food, set up time (1:00 P.M. Wednesday), tables for merchants and those to be recognized for their donations and/or assistance.
Howard asked if there was interest in having the September meeting at a restored log cabin owned by David McMillen. It was voted to do so. Bax offered to ask the Abe Lincoln impersonator to come in August to speak.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
Kathy Hall, Secretary
JESSAMINE COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
MINUTES
Howard Teater, President, called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. in the Farmer's Bank Building with 9 members present.
Howard gave a quick review of the July 4th picnic at the Price home. There were approximately 169 people present. He has received many compliments including one from Ron Bryant, our speaker, who thought it was the most wonderful and well-planned 4th of July event he has ever attended.
The minutes were read and approved.
Due to the absence of Bax McClure, there was no Treasurer's report.
Howard announced that he has received a check from the county for $1000 for the cemetary committee. He also informed the group that Billy Bowers, a local historian and author, has signed and donated copies of her books to the Historical Society.
Bill Russell reported that he obtained an estimate from Great Impressions in Wilmore for binding the 3 books of interviews which were transcribed by Mildred Bunch from taped interviews. They will charge us $9.29 each for the large and $6.28 for the small books if we have 50 printed at a time. Howard offered to check with Lynn Copier for a comparison estimate before we have them bound.
Ernestine Hamm reported that cemetary restoration is on hold for the moment with a little work left to be done at Maple Grove.
After a brief discussion of our upcoming programs which include a Abe Lincolnimpersonator, a visit to a restored log cabin and the January House (Lexington) restoration, we viewed CDs and videos of the July 4th picnic.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M
JESSAMINE COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
MINUTES
AUGUST 28, 2003
The monthly meeting of the Jessamine County Historical and Genealogical Society was held on Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 7:10 p.m. at the Farmers Bank Building with 10 members present. President Howard Teater called the meeting to order.
The minutes were read by Pat Hunt, secretary, and approved as written.
Mildred Bunch made a motion that the treasurer’s report not be included in the secretary’s monthly minutes. She felt that this was a duplication of duties and not consistent with the bylaws of the Historical Society. She also stressed how important it was that the bylaws be available to all members. Bill Russell seconded the motion, and it was decided that the treasurer’s report would be read separately at each meeting.
Bax McClure gave the treasurer’s report.
Bill Russell informed the members that Dr. Corbett, who was supposed to be tonight’s guest speaker, could not make it due to illness. She hoped to be able to reschedule sometime in the future.
Bill Russell gave the cemetery report for Ernestine Hamm as she was absent due to speaking at the Woodford County Historical Society meeting. Two broken stones at the Toddhunter Cemetery need to be fixed. Bill is working on getting the Joseph Crockett Cemetery landscaped. He has received two quotes on the project and is trying to get two more. Ernestine has removed two more stones from the Crockett Cemetery for repair. She will be bringing the one that was sent for repair to the Historical Society Cemetery committee for them to review and vote to proceed with the remaining stones.
Clyde Bunch mentioned that the Boonesboro tape shown at last month’s meeting has been donated to us.
Bax McClure presented some ideas for future guest speakers and events. A tour of the Martin Shreve house was mentioned. Bill Davidson could be asked to make a presentation of the High Bridge tapes that he donated. Another idea was to find a person who is involved in the Black History of Jessamine County. She welcomed suggestions for future events.
Bax also mentioned that a request is being made through Frankfort to reactivate the Historical Society’s incorporation. We are also applying for nonprofit status and for a federal ID number.
Howard Teater stated that a meeting needed to be set up regarding the election of new officers.
Robert McCook from Wilmore was tonight’s guest speaker. He showed an interesting slide presentation on antebellum homes and buildings in Louisiana.
Mr. Teater announced that next month’s meeting will be held at the Chaumiere house on September 25th. He will be at the Historical Society at 6:30 to meet anybody who does not know the directions. A maximum of 18 to 20 people may attend this meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia W. Hunt
JESSAMINE COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 25, 2003
The monthly meeting of the Jessamine County Historical Society was held on
Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 7:10 p.m. at the Farmer’s Bank Building
with thirteen members present. President Howard Teater called the meeting
to order. The visit to the Chaumiere house was cancelled due to a death in
the owner’s family.
The minutes were read by Pat Hunt and approved as written.
Bax McClure distributed a written copy of the treasurer’s report. She told the members to feel free to ask questions.
Ernestine Hamm gave the cemetery report. She is hoping to finish recording the last 50 cemeteries of the 303 that are known. She is also trying to locate the Wyatt Cemetery, which is off of Harrodsburg Road. There have been three new cemeteries recorded: South Kingston (near Macedonian Church), Keene, and Davis Rickett (on Newman Road). The dedication for the Ben Robinson cemetery will be held on October 4, 2003. She is working on having the Curd Cemetery in Wilmore restored on October 18th. The Deboe Cemetery on Chrisman Mill has been located, along with the stone for George Washington Barnes. She is also working on the Singleton family and will try to get together with others working on this family.
Ernestine mentioned that the Roger Patton (Revolutionary War soldier) stone was broken but not irreparable and should be restored. She made a motion for a new fence to be placed around the stone for $120. Bob Duncan and Bill Russell seconded the motion.
The city paid for repairs at the TodHunter Cemetery. Ernestine displayed the new sign, which was paid for by the Historical Society.
A motion was made to put a fence around the J. J. Richardson farm cemetery. The motion was seconded for approval.
A motion was made not to accept a bid for $950 to fix the B. H. Woodson stone in Crockett Cemetery. Bill Russell seconded the motion not to accept this bid and will pursue this matter further.
Bill Russell stated the he called five people and had two bids to landscape the Crockett Cemetery. The best bid was from Hillenmeyers and he made a motion to accept this bid. Howard Teater seconded the motion. Bax mentioned that she has a file with all cemetery bids for the record.
Alice Hills informed everyone that Dr. Dixon Barr donated two books on Virginia Marriages in memory of his first wife, Charlotte Van Deren Barr, who was a descendent of Benjamin Robinson. She praised Bax’s work with making the bookplates. Bob McCook donated a 13-star American flag to the Historical Society. Howard Teater accepted his gift and expressed appreciation.
Charlie Hamm mentioned that he is putting the book “Whose Corman Are You?” on the computer for the Historical Society.
Bax mentioned that the High Bridge book will go to the printer within ten days. The printer recommended having a CD of this book. Bax is also working on a Revolutionary War book that will be sold by the Historical Society. This can be done for less than $5.00 a book. Tommie Adkisson recommended that the books be made without a cover, and people can put them in their own notebooks. A motion was made to print them both with and without a cover, and to have them printed as people buy them. This motion was accepted. Alice Hills recommended that a Part Two be done for the Revolutionary War book because of all of the work done by the cemetery committee.
Bax mentioned that we are now officially incorporated and our new name is the Jessamine County Historical Society. She is still working on obtaining nonprofit status. We do have our federal identification number.
Clyde Bunch, Charlie Hamm and Bill Russell said that the following people were nominated for officers:
Bill Russell – President
Charlie Hamm – Vice President (is thinking about it)
Bax McClure – Treasurer
Pat Hunt – Secretary
Howard Teater recommended that three Directors also be nominated for the Historical Society, who will assist in the decision-making process. Bill Kenkel volunteered for the position of One-Year Director. Bax nominated Alice Hills for the position of Two-Year Director. Howard Teater stated that he would be glad to serve as Three-Year Director.
Mr. Teater showed the school information displayed at the Historical Society. His son donated a picture of George Washington. There is a map of the old schools also.
Bill Davidson said that he is working on a walking tour of Wilmore for Community Development. He showed an interesting tape of the Lowry House in Wilmore to the group.
Mr. Teater thanked everyone for coming to the meeting, and it was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. The speaker at the next meeting will be Nancy Ross-Stolings. She will be discussing old mills.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia W. Hunt