Oliver Lewis: 1856-1924, born in Fayette County, KY he was the winning jockey in the first running of the Kentucky Derby An excerpt from last week’s column and the hunt for living descendants of those whose ancestors had worked for Marion duPont Scott’s horse business: “There were a depressing …
I wish to take a few minutes out of the research schedule to share a few thoughts as to why the work I am privileged to do is so very gratifying. If I am successful in this type of storytelling, many more of you will come on board to enjoy the ride! Ferreting out the …
Last week’s column about African-Americans in the Locust Grove area was a big hit! I have received calls and emails regarding the families of Washington, Henderson, Nelson, Brown and Broadus/Broddus—just to name a few. I am thrilled with the response and the wealth of material these folks have collected and preserved. I am doubly thrilled …