“How far back can any of you take your direct female line?” That is the question someone asked this week on the Rockcastle and Laurel County, Kentucky Facebook group page. I gave a quick answer but thought it deserved a closer look in honor of Women’s History Month. Starting with my maternal grandmother my direct […]
Archives for March 2012
Petty Brothers Reunited After 44 Years
“J. F. Petty of Harrisburg was reunited last week with his brother, Perry Petty, of Atlanta, Ga., whom he had not seen in 44 years. Cobden relatives joined in the celebration which was held in Harrisburg Sunday. J. F. and Perry were the sons of a Confederate soldier who was disabled by wounds he received […]
