Dycus Home in Ruins

In a previous blog entry, we profiled W.S. Dycus (see here: http://dycusburg.blogspot.com/2008/02/profile-of-ws-dycus.html).

The old Dycus home in Dycusburg is now in ruins. See the photos of the current home compared with the grand home at Kuttawa that W.S. Dycus built. The homes were very similar in style. There's no word on the future of this property at Dycusburg.

Coming Soon: New Crittenden Genealogy Book

Ever since 1990, when Brenda Joyce Jerome, CG, published Crittenden County, Kentucky Marriages 1842 - 1865 and Abstracts of Wills Book 1 1842 - 1924, she said she has regretted doing only the will abstracts. "There is so much to be learned from reading every word of the will. Therefore, I am now publishing a book with full transcriptions of the wills. The 1990 book will not be reprinted in the same format," she explained.

Crittenden County, Kentucky Will Book 1 1842 - 1924 plus five rejected/unrecorded wills is finished and will be available the middle of October. Included are the rejected/unrecorded wills of John Gregory, Samuel Nunn, Joseph Mercer, Nancy Wilson and Frankly Linn.

As this is a very limited printing, it would be wise to reserve your copy now. To do this, send your name and address, along with a check or money order for $31 to Brenda Joyce Jerome, CG, PO Box 325, Newburgh, IN 47629-0325. Indiana residents must include $2.10 for state sales tax. The price includes postage.

The soft cover book is printed on acid-free paper and contains 234 pages plus a 20 page full-name index. Included with the will transcriptions are the book and page number of each will, names of witnesses, date the will was produced in court for probate and the date it was recorded.

For more information, see http://wkygenealogy.blogspot.com/.

Where Did the Coffins Come From? (Part 4)

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In the late 1800s and early 1900s, coffins purchased through Dycusburg merchants came from a number of places. Often, because coffins were not planned purchases, these were the most urgent and necessary purchases, requiring notes to be sent to town to the merchant to get a coffin at once.

In a review of loose papers, I found where F.M. Oliver purchased a coffin and case for baby in February 1893.

Installing the Vet Marker This Summer

Here's some "behind the scenes" photos of the Veteran's Memorial Marker being set in Dycusburg on July 3, 2008. Click photos for larger versions.

Books Left for Purchase

A few copies remain of Dycusburg, Kentucky: A Glance at Her Past. If interested in obtaining a copy, e-mail matthewtpatton@yahoo.com and I can put one on hold for you.

Southern Crittenden County News: Sept. 4, 2008

By Michelle Henderson and Matthew T. Patton

(Editor's Note: Last week's news was accidentally printed again in The Crittenden Press.)

The Dycusburg school reunion was held at 1 p.m. on Aug. 31 on the lawn of the Dycusburg Methodist Church. Attendance was seemingly down over past years. Traveling the longest distance was Bill Dycus from West Virginia and Carol (Myers) Strilko from Illinois. Everyone enjoyed the food and fellowship.

The Dycusburg Community Group will meet Sept. 13. Please mark your calendars.

Our sincere sympathy to Sarah Knight on the death of her mother Janet Knight. Sarah is the daughter of Andy Knight of Marion, Ill. She is the granddaughter of Bro. Lonnie and Joy Knight and Shirley Conrad.

Happy birthday to Chase Matthews who turned 24 on Sept. 1. Chase was in an ATV accident over the weekend, but fortunately was released from the hospital. He was banged up pretty badly, but is doing well. Thanks to Tina Cochrum, who witnessed the accident, for being with the family and for showing such concern. We're glad to see neighbors come together during times like these.

Carol and George Strilko of New Lenox, Ill., visited their family over Labor Day weekend.

Makanda Rolfe spent the weekend with her great-grandmother, Barbara Ethridge and enjoyed playing with her cousins Dylan Strilko, Aliyah Frutiger and McKenzie Noffsinger.

Dycusburg Day will be held Oct. 11. If you would like to be a vendor during the day, please call 988-2758. The group is currently looking to add additional food, craft and church vendors. A silent auction and raffle will be the highlight of the day. Also, an afternoon gospel singing and concert by "Gunner T" will round out the evening. More details will be published in the next few weeks.

Dycusburg Day Schedule of Events Released

Join Us for Dycusburg Day 2008: Rolling on the River!
Saturday, Oct. 11

• Fabulous Door Prizes – Must register to win.
• Fun and Games for Children (10 – noon), including Duck Pond, Go Fish, Bean Bag Toss, Lollipop Tree, Chicken Toss and Dice Roll.
• Inflatables for Children (all day long).
• Crittenden County Genealogical Society meeting: “History of Dycusburg” at Dycusburg Methodist Church, followed by a walking tour of the Dycusburg Cemetery (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.).
• Parade at noon with unique and antique cars.
• Magician Tommy Rushing (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.).
• Afternoon Gospel Singing by “Living Proof” (2 p.m. – 3 p.m.).
• Live Music by “Gunner T” (starting at 6 p.m.).
• Silent Auction (2 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and Raffle (all day) ... A great selection of items including gift certificates, getaway and restaurant packages, autographed books, food items and movie tickets (complete list at www.dycusburg.com/dcg after September 20).
• Live Broadcast by WAVJ 104.5 (starting at 10 a.m. – noon).

Dycusburg Book Available for Purchase

The book Dycusburg, Kentucky: A Glance at Her Past is now available for purchase for a limited time. I have only a few copies left after the most recent printing. To reserve your copy, e-mail matthewtpatton@yahoo.com.