John Patton, Civil War Soldier. 13th Kentucky Cavalry 2012-01-27 - Photo from collection of Rev. Paul Patton. John H. Patton traveled from Crossville, TN to enlist in the 13th Ky Cavalry on Sept. 15, 1863 and was mustered in on December 23. As a 19 year old private he served until being mustered out January 10 , 1865. Following the war he married the chaplain's daughter and settled in Casey County. He is shown here as an elderly gentleman, one of the last two Civil War Soldiers in Casey County. He is the great grandfather of Rev. Paul Patton. --Paul Patton Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mike Watson documents crocus blooming Jan. 27, 2012 2012-01-27 - Harrodsburg, Mercer Co., KY - Photo by Mike Watson. Crocus blooming very early: We're used to seeing crocus blossom in February, but this may be the first time they've bloomed in January. Mike Watson took this photograph today, Friday, January 27, 2012, at his Harrodsburg, Mercer County, KY, home. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair County now in KY Senate District 9 2012-01-27 - Frankford, KY - Photo by Legislative Research Commission. Adair County is now in Senate District 9 centered around Metcalfe County and including, also, Green, Larue, Barren, Edmonson, and Monroe Counties. The change was part of redistricting required after the 2010 census. Formerly, Adair was a part of Senate District 15. That district, represented by Senator Vernie McGaha is now entirely different, and includes Bullitt and Nelson Counties. McGaha, who had announced his retirement, is a resident of Russell County and a native of Adair, but will represent Bullitt and Nelson Counties until his term expires at the end of this year. The District is served by Senator David Givens, (R), Greensburg, KY. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair, Taylor Counties stay in KY 51 2012-01-27 - Frankfort, KY - Photo prepared by Legislative Research Commission. Adair and Taylor Counties remain in House District 51 and will continued to represented by Rep. John BAM Carney of Campbellsville, KY. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Carol Roy, Dayna Feese, address Grand Group 2012-01-27 - 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ellen Zornes. Address Grand Group on Meals: From left,Carol Roy, Adair County Schools Food Services Director, and Dayna Feese, Assistant Director, talked with the Grand Group about the breakfast and lunch program. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Grand Group samples wares of Schools Food Service 2012-01-27 - 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ellen Zornes. Grand Group enjoys lunch with Adair School District Food Service Director and Assistant: From left, Carol Roy, Food Services Director, Dayna Feese, Assistant Director, Grandparents Susan Minshall, Brenda Smith, Rosetta Stotts, Connie Burress, Doris Miller, Shirlene Ingram, Linda Raisor. Not pictured is Ronnie Cowan. Photo by Ellen Zornes Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

13th KY Cavalry: Joe Lynn Barbee, Paul Patton Chris Bennett 2012-01-27 - The WAVE 92.7 Studio - Photo by Chris Bennett. Larry Smith, far right interviewed Joe L. Barbee, left Rev. Paul Patton, center and Chris Bennett on his morning program on Friday, January 27, 2012. Chris Bennett is heading up a drive to have a Kentucky Historical Society Marker placed in Columbia to remember the important role the enlistment camp played prior to what Derek Coomer has suggested was the pivotal battle of the Civil War. Camp Boyle was on the Barbee family ancestral lands on the right bank of Russell Creek, just north of the Campbellsville Street Bridge. Rev. Patton is a descendant of Chaplain R.F. Mills of the the 13th Kentucky Cavalry. As a result of the show, a new pledge of $50 brings the total pledged to $625 of $2,500 need to pay for the marker. Click on ReadMore for article on how to contribute to the fund. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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