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Lowell Gene Roy Has Died


The following obituary appeared in the Commonwealth Journal newspaper of Somerset, Kentucky on June 7, 2011: Somerset — Lowell Gene Roy was born on June 11, 1938 in the Hickory Nut area of Pulaski County, Ky.  He departed this life on June 2, 2011 reaching the age of 72, after a long illness. He was united in marriage on October… (more…)

One of 5 Historic James Homes in Pulaski County, Kentucky


This is one of five historic homes of our James family in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Located at the intersection of Route 80 and James Road, the site is about eight miles east of Somerset, Kentucky. Unclear is whether this home was built by John M. James (1751-1823), or by his son, Reverend Daniel Field James (1795-1871). I believe it was… (more…)

First Baptist Church of Somerset, Ky., formerly Sinking Creek


  Gwen Smith Gershwin has contributed the photo archive of Sheridan Owens to the James Preservation Trust. Gwen is a 3rd great granddaughter of Rev. Joseph Martin James & Rhoda May, through their daughter Mary Harriet James & her husband Daniel J. Owens. Sheridan Owens, born in 1883, was the last of ten children born to Mary Harriet James. Help… (more…)

Pulaski County Historical Society – New Web Site


A new web site has been mounted by the Pulaski County Historical Society, in Somerset, Kentucky. Pulaski County, and the town of Somerset, was founded in 1799 by the James family patriarch, John M. James (1751-1823). Be sure to drop by and send them an email from the new web site. linkscolor = “993300″; highlightscolor = “339900″; backgroundcolor = “FFFFFF”; channel… (more…)

Route 80 Expansion in Pulaski County Dead


The planned Route 66 expansion over Route 80 through Somerset east to Shopville and beyond is dead. This road cuts through the historical lands of Pulaski County’s first judge-executive and founder John M. James (1751-1823). The Louisville Courier-Journal reported yesterday, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has halted work on the highway, concluding, “There is little prospect that construction funds will be… (more…)

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