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From: Eldon Jensen <>
Subject: VANHOOK-- some KY bios
Date: Sun, 23 Nov 1997 20:24:53 -0700

Hi all:

Just browsing around and found some bios. Not sure if I have already sent
these to the list so if they are duplicates, just disregard ;)

Kentucky Biographies
http://www.starbase21.com/kybiog/

Terri
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History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed.
by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882. p. 497.
[Bourbon County] [Paris City and Precinct]

JOHN W. VANHOOK, farmer; P. O. Paris; was born Oct. 6, 1818, in Harrison
County, in Cynthiana Precinct, the fourth child born to his parents, who
were Abner and Freelove (Hull) Vanhook. The grandfather of J. W. was a
native of Virginia, and emigrated to Kentucky when Indians were plentiful
and the settlements were few and far between, he having to remain at the
station for sometime for protection. He was among the first white men
who came down the Licking river in a boat. Abner, the father of our
subject, began in the world with nothing, having to make his own
commencement in life, having nothing; he died March, 1852; his wife
survived him two years after. Their children were: William, Samuel,
Archie, Henry, J. W. and Amanda. J. W. started for himself at his
majority. For several years he hired out by the month. In November, 1844,
he married Margaret Isgrig, daughter of Daniel Isgrig, who was an early
settler. Mr. Vanhook moved to the farm he now owns, in 1852; has a good
farm and pleasant location near Paris; the farm consists of 191-1/2 acres.
Their house was destroyed by fire, but has since been replaced by a large
and more modern structure, built of brink, in 1867. Mr. Vanhook is engaged
in farming and stock-raising. Has four children: Mary E., wife of Joseph
Honey; Lawrence M., Maggie C., wife of Robert Turner, and John T. who
resides in Saline County, Mo.

Vanhook Hull Isgrig Honey Turner
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Harrison-KY Saline-MO VA
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Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, Kniffin 1st ed., 1885
Reprinted 1972 by Kentucky Reprint Co., Murray, KY.
Graves Co.

S.A. NORMAN was born September 14, 1850, in Humphreys County, Tenn., and
is the son of Simpson A. and Elizabeth (Van Hook) Norman, both natives
of Tennessee. The father is a farmer, and is still living in his native
county and State; the mother died in 1860, aged thirty-two years. S.A.
Norman is the fourth child of a family of seven children, and remained
with his parents until eighteen years of age, when he came to Graves
County, and engaged as a farm laborer. Later he farmed a place on
shares, at which he was reasonably successful. In 1880 he was appointed
deputy sheriff of the county, and served in that capacity until 1881,
at which time he gave up the office, in order to settle up a large
estate, estimated at $75,000. With this affair, Mr. Norman demonstrated
unusual business tact, collecting over $34,000, all of which was promptly
paid over and accounted for. He bought his present farm of 221 acres
in 1881, and is now one of the substantial agriculturists in the county.
He was married January 1, 1874, to Miss N.C. Dunbar, of Graves County.
Four children bless this union, Marion C., Edna E., Charley and
Margaret E. Politically Mr. Norman is identified with the Democrat
Party.

Norman Van_Hook Dunbar
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Humphreys-TN
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History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed.
by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882. p.683.
[Harrison County] [Cynthiana City and Precinct]

LUTHER VAN HOOK, banker and distiller, P. O. Cynthiana, among the most
active and energetic business young men of Harrison County; we would
mention the name of L. Van Hook, who is now and have been since its first
organization, in October, 1877, cashier of the Farmers National Bank, at
this place, and also one of its charter members; he is a native of
Harrison County, and was born July 25, 1840; his father, Samuel Van Hook,
was also a native of this county and married Elizabeth J. Veach, by whom
he raised two sons, Luther and Lewis, and one daughter, Serena; Samuel
Van Hook followed the occupation of farming and merchandising, and died in
1849; Luther was educated at Cynthiana, and began life as a merchant, which
he followed very successfully for some time; afterward engaged in the
manufacturer of woolen goods; since that time he has engaged in the various
occupations of milling, distilling, grain, and stock dealing, etc. He has
held several municipal offices, among them we would mention City
Councilman, Vice President School Board, and is now Notary Public of
Cynthiana; he was married near Cynthiana, Feb. 16, 1865, to Alice Keller,
who was born in Harrison County, in July, 1844; her father, Abraham Keller,
was a native of Bourbon, but moved to Harrison many years ago, where he
acquired considerable property and prominence. Mr. Van Hook has an
interesting family of six children, three sons, Keller, Luther and Roger
Peck, and three daughters, Lyda, Maggie and Serena; his wife is a member of
the Christian Church; he belongs to the Knights of Honor, and is
politically Democratic. Mr. Van Hook is one of our most thorough going,
upright business man, and is distinguished for his courtesy and
politeness toward those with whom he has had business relations; he is a
man of rare judgment, excellent business ability, and enjoys the
confidence and respect of his fellow citizens.

Van_Hook Veach Keller
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Bourbon-KY
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History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed.
by William Henry Perrin, O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882. p. 692.
[Harrison County] [Sylvan Dell Precinct]

DAVID H. RAYMOND, farmer, P. O. Oddville, was born in Harrison County,
Aug. 18, 1818; his grandfather Raymond came from England and settled in
Virginia; his father came from Culpepper [sic] County, Va., and settled in
Mason County, Ky.; he served five years in the Revolutionary war for the
Independence of the United States, he was at the battle of Yorktown, and
witnessed the surrender of Cornwallis; he served as Magistrate for several
years, and had four sons that held the same office; he received the office
of Sheriff under the old constitution, being the oldest Magistrate in the
county; on his farm, now occupied by his son David H., there are apple
trees still bearing which were set out before he moved to the place, ninety
years ago. David H. Raymond, the subject of this sketch, was raised a
farmer, which occupation he still follows; he married Sept. 24, 1840, Mary
Ann, daughter of Martin and Sallie (Hardin) Van Hook, of Harrison County,
by whom he had eight children, five of whom survive: Sarah, Charles M.,
Amanda F., John D. and Annie D.B.; his wife died March 25, 1881; she was a
member of the Republican Christian Church, while he is in communion with
the Beaver Creek Baptist Church. His career as a servant of the people
began in 1840, when he was elected Constable; he served one year and
resigned on account of other business; in 1851 he was elected as
Magistrate in his own precinct over several opponents; this was the first
election under the new constitution; he was elected by the Know-Nothing
party to represent Harrison County in the Legislature; he was a
candidate for the same honor against Dr. Beale, but was defeated; he was
a candidate for Deputy Sheriff in 1854 with George Lemon, and carried the
east side of the river by about 300 majority; he suffered defeat,
however, his opponent, John Berry, carrying the west side by perhaps six
hundred votes. In politics he is Democratic.

Raymond Hardin Van_Hook Beale Lemon Berry
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Mason-KY Culpeper-VA England
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