Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Dycusburg Ferry: More Notes

A few more notes shared by Brenda Joyce Jerome.

Livingston County Court Order Book H

Book H, p. 260, Mon., 6 Apr 1835 : On motion of John W. Simpson & it appearing that he is the owner of the land, it is therefore ordered that a ferry be granted him across the Cumberland River about three quarters of a mile below the mouth of Livingston Creek, from this shore to the other side and back.

Book H, p. 261, Mon., 6 Apr 1835: On motion of William K. Pickens, and it appearing he is the owner of the land, It is therefore ordered that a ferry be granted him across the Cumberland River opposite Travis’ old ferry from this shore to the other side.

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