Looking for Cemetery enthusiasts! This month’s History Mystery is focused on unraveling the mysterious location of the Pruett-Mardis Cemetery in Kenton County. Or is it the Mardis Cemetery in Kenton County? Or better yet: Where exactly is Jacob Mardis (1815-1855) buried? Find-A-Grave lists Jacob as buried in the Pruett – …
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The “Not-So-Secret” Demise of John Cronin
Using Historical Newspapers to Solve a Genealogical Mystery By Kathy Reed My grandmother was secretive. Ask her how old she was. No definitive answer. What is your wedding anniversary? No answer for that, either. I remember one whispered conversation among older members of my family questioning whether or not my …