John Thomas Sandidge was a well-known minister in the area around Green County, Kentucky.
Letter
Letter from Rev. John Thomas Sandidge to his son, William Henry Clay Sandidge who was away at Seminary.[1] - Transcribed by Kim Moore (2g-granddaughter of WHCS)
Apr 2 1869
Dear Son I seat myself this morning to write you a few lines to let
you know that we are all well hopeing they may find you enjoying the
same blessing. I have not mutch time to write this morning as I am in
a hurry to get started to Presbytery for I have to tend to some
business in Edmonton and I have to be there by 12 o'clock I cant give
you a good chance of news if I had time to write at this time I will
just inform you that Creed Grove was Killed last Monday night by a
negro by the name of Bill Henderson. I will give you all the
particulars when I return hom from Presbytery. You will find Ten
dollars inclosed and when you need more you must write and let me know
and I will send it to you I add no more only remain your father
untill death J.T.Sandidge
Date on Envelope: Apr 2
sent to:
W.H.C. Sandidge
Box 152
Lebanon Tenn
Hand cancelled with an "H" shape over the 3 cent pink George
Washington stamp (this is a pre-stamped envelope)
Vitals
Birth:
Date: September 19, 1823
Place: Green County, Kentucky
Marriage:
Spouse: Elizabeth Newton Asbury
Date: February 1, 1846
Place: Green County, Kentucky
Death:
Date: May 12, 1903
Place: Green County, Kentucky
Burial:
Place: Shady Grove, Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Cemetery: Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery[2]
↑Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1961 Name: Mary Ellen Cassady Event Type: Death Event Date: 1935 Event Place: Crail Hope, Green, Kentucky Gender: Female Father's Name: John W Sandidge Mother's Name: Elizabeth Asbury Spouse's Name: James A Cassady Spouse's Gender: Male
↑Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960 Name: Mary E Sandidge Gender: Female Birth Date: 22 Sep 1852 Birthplace: , Green, Kentucky Father's Name: John T Sandidge Mother's Name: Elizabeth N Asbury
↑Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1961 Name: Bettie L Curry Event Type: Death Event Date: 1945 Event Place: Bowling Green, Warren, Kentucky Gender: Female Spouse's Name: Alva W Curry Spouse's Gender: Male
↑Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1911-1960 Name: Elizabeth S Sandidge Gender: Female Birth Date: 15 Apr 1861 Birthplace: , Green, Kentucky Father's Name: J.F. Sandidge Mother's Name: Elizabeth N Asberry
↑Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1961 Name: W.H.C. Sandidge Event Type: Death Event Date: 1915 Event Place: Greensburg, Green, Kentucky Gender: male Father's Name: John T Sandidge Mother's Name: Lizzie Asbury
↑Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1911-1961 Name: S. D. Sandidge Gender: Female Birth Date: 03 Nov 1856 Birthplace: , Green, Kentucky Father's Name: J.L. Sandidge Mother's Name: E.N. Asbury
↑Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960 Name: Sandidge Gender: Female Birth Date: 20 Oct 1859 Birthplace: , Green, Kentucky Father's Name: John T Sandidge Mother's Name: E. S. Asbury
↑United States Census, 1870 Name: John T Sandidge Event Type: Census Event Year: 1870 Event Place: Kentucky Gender: Male Age: 46 Race: White Birth Year (Estimated): 1823-1824 Birthplace: Kentucky
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