Mar 30, 2003 my greatgrandfather was jesse moore 181898 who married frances melcher in 1858. A geographical history of distilling in nineteenth. It begins with the history of the county from 1784 when the general assembly of virginia established this as the fourth district in fincastle county. Nelsons biographical dictionary and historical reference book of fayette county, pennsylvania. A pictorial history hardcover 1989 by dixie p hibbs author. Nelson county is steeped with tradition and history of how these two communities developed, and how they are intertwined. The nelson county historical society is planning to update and republish a new edition of their book cemeteries of nelson county, virginia. Dec 04, 2019 a list of marriages by william taylor 1799 isaac davis married clarycee kencheloe january 10, 1799 moses freeman married hannah spilman february 14, 1799 william harrison married lettice grier february 14, 1799 william hainon married sally carter february 19, 1799 john nugent married polly spilman february 26, 1799 daniel. Hibbs is president of the nelson county historical society, retired chairman for the spalding hall committee, which operates the local history museum, and has published two pictorial histories of the county and town in the popular. She was a member of the first cedar creek baptist church where through the years she had been a leader of almost every class. Silverback distillery produces ultra premium vodka, gin, rye whiskey and honey rye whiskey.
The fort scott national historic site library has a bookstore that contains several publications relating to the fort and the area. Samuels distillery remains closed at all times to all visitors, mint julep tours can arrange a driveby past the distillery or other abandoned nelson county distilleries on any custom tour. Bourbon county was established in 1785 from a portion of fayette county, virginia, and named after the french house of bourbon, in gratitude for louis xvi of frances assistance during the american revolutionary war. I might pay 15 for his book but the nelson county library has 3 or 4 copies. Social history of bourbon by gerald carson, the evolution of the bourbon whiskey industry in kentucky by sam cecil, bourbon straight by charles cowdery, before prohibition. The guthrie opportunity center is a nonprofit organization serving people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the nelson county, ky community.
Probate records are held by the nelson county, kentucky genealogy clerk of court and are housed at the nelson county, kentucky genealogy courthouse. In it, readers will discover the history of the american whiskey industry, how american whiskey is made and marketed, the differences among various types of american whiskey bourbon, rye, tennessee and how they compare to. Bourbon is a style of cornbased, barrelaged whiskey that originated in the southern united states. Surrounded by mountains and bracketed by the rockfish river, silverback distillery produces distinct and flavorful spirits through a perfect mix of virginia grains, pure water and american craftsmanship.
If you are truly nerdy about bourbon, this is the book for you. I wanted to buy it one year for christmas like i did sallys book but after looking it over a bit i figured i could live without it. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. New hope bourbon stop is a vacation rental located in the heart of bourbon country. May 1, 1786 bourbon county is established and shortly after tavern rates were set for apple brandy, peach brandy, and whiskey. Bourbon county library military beginning genealogy frankfort holidays lexington. May 1, 1786 bourbon county is established and shortly after tavern rates were set. Hospitality, history, and bourbon, author dixie hibbs has compiled an enthralling account of a battered, but resilient town. The namesake of bourbon is bourbon county, kentucky, by all accounts the metaphysical. The uncut and unfiltered story of american whiskey, follows the trail of america whiskeymaking from its 17th century origins right up to the present day. Microfilmed records can be found online at kentucky, probate records, 17921977 for caldwell, henry, hickman, russell and trimble counties. Its more likely the booze was named for bourbon county, kentucky, where much of the sweet elixir was and still is distilled in the 19th century. This book is her latest entry into the field of distilling history.
County court order book transcript of nelson county kentucky. The history willett distillery kentucky bourbon whiskey. The namesake of bourbon is bourbon county, kentucky, by all accounts the metaphysical center of the bourbon world even though. Todd allen elected to bardstownnelson county tourist. The fourth county created in what is now kentucky, it was formed from jefferson county, kentucky in 1784, shortly after the revolutionary war. Buy nelson county kentucky straight bourbon whiskey 700ml. Kentucky county formation chart kentucky department for. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Were proud to resurrect the remarkable 1860 family recipe that made tennessee whiskey world famous, with the first bottling since 1909.
The history of kentucky bourbon tikitoki timeline software. The history of marion county, kentucky kentucky kindred. Alma lucille white keeling, 98, went to her heavenly home wednesday, oct. Startup distillery with historic roots to locate in nelson county. For example, there is one roll of washington county tax lists spanning 1792 through 1815. It has a lot of very detailed history about the spirit and many of the major players in the bourbon world. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Media in category nelson county, kentucky the following files are in this category, out of total. Nelson county is also home to many bourbon distilleries, making it the bourbon capitol of the world. Author carla carlton recounts bourbons history, from the pioneer days to the current bourbon boom in her new book, barrel strength bourbon.
County by county, he lists each distillery and the information he has found on them. Hibbs is president of the nelson county historical society, retired chairman for the spalding hall committee, which operates the local history museum, and has published two pictorial histories of the county and town in the popular images of america series. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Nelson county historical society and oakland museum.
It goes in depth into the origins of american whiskey and dispels a lot of common myths about the genesis of bourbon. Historic nelson county its towns and people download ebook. You may purchase the nelson county cemetery book at the nelson county visitor center and the oakland museum. Although i think this is the saddest book in the world so many lost distilleries. Jun 14, 2019 the family name is interwoven with the history of bourbon, all the way back to that first poplar still. The story is cast with immigrants, industrialists, farmers, and hustlers, and set in fields, factories, boardrooms, and back rooms. Prior to prohibition, belle meade bourbon was the choice of the.
A list of marriages by william taylor for 1799 nelson county. Dec 14, 2011 nelson county kentucky, to be more exact. The biographical section of the book includes families that were generally very involved in the development of the county. Bourbon county, kansas kansapedia kansas historical. The kentucky general assembly approved legislation that created a standard form for a newlyrequired tax commissioners book. Buy nelson county kentucky straight bourbon whiskey. Blended whisky is a blend of one or more whiskies, which may themselves be made from any combination of malted and unmalted grains.
Search kansas memory for historic items from the county. The bourbon county historical society maintains an archives at fort scott. In 1807, after kentucky had become a state, a newly created virginia county was named in his honor. This oneofakind building has been in our family for three generations. Bourbon county was established in 1785 from a portion of fayette county, virginia, and named after the french house of bourbon, in gratitude for louis xvi of frances assistance during the american revolutionary war bourbon county, virginia, originally comprised 34 of kentuckys 120 current ones, including the current bourbon county. Mint julep tours can create the perfect itinerary for your bourbon adventure. By 1896, roughly 26 distilleries spread throughout the county were actively distilling, aging, bottling and distributing whiskey for national consumption. Nelson county was established in 1785 the fourth county created in what is now kentucky, it was formed from jefferson county, virginia, in 1784.
Bardstown for animated maps illustrating kentucky county boundary changes, rotating formation kentucky county boundary maps 17761939 may be viewed for free at the website. In the late 1930s our grandparents bought the building and started the new hope grocery store. Bardstown is a home ruleclass city in nelson county, kentucky, united states. Both of these histories arent very well known or showcased. The vast majority of bourbon is made in kentucky, which remains its spiritual home. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Stores and prices for nelson county kentucky bourbon prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. In it, readers will discover the history of the american whiskey industry, how american whiskey is made and marketed, the differences among various types of american whiskey bourbon, rye, tennessee. Bardstownnelson county official visitors guide visit bardstown. In georgetown, ky, a virginia baptist preacher elijah craig starts distilling whiskey, and woodford county is created this same year. Not only will this distillery create jobs and grow our economy, but it will further cement bardstown as the bourbon capital of the world.
Nelson county kentucky bourbon prices, stores, tasting. Nelson county, kentucky nelson county, north dakota nelson county, virginia. The story is that after prohibition there were some problems with the old tub name so they didnt sweat it and came up with jim beam instead. Obviously, it was being sold by someone out of a consolidation warehouse, because thats how all of. Distilleries in nelson county kentucky by dixie hibbs, kentucky bourbon whiskey an american heritage by mike veach, four roses the return of a whiskey legend by al young. Guthrie opportunity center work that changes lives. The nelson memorial library and the nelson county historical society are both excellent resources for information on local cemeteries. If youre looking for a smooth, premium bourbon thats also great value for money, give nelson county kentucky bourbon a try. Obviously, it was being sold by someone out of a consolidation warehouse, because thats how all of these trademark disputes originated. In the summer between my senior year of high school and first semester at college i worked at our local public library in marion county.
Bourbon in kentucky is an amazing, exhaustive guide to all of the very many distilleries that existed in kentucky before prohibition. This history of marion county, kentucky, i know very well. Whether you are building a family tree, digging up local history, or researching information for your book of family stories, ncgr and the genealogy room of the nelson county public library are waiting for you with a vast collection of photos, digitized local newspapers the kentucky standard, family files, books, a full time genealogist, and. A list of marriages by william taylor 1799 isaac davis married clarycee kencheloe january 10, 1799 moses freeman married hannah spilman february 14, 1799 william harrison married lettice grier february 14, 1799 william hainon married sally carter february 19, 1799 john nugent married polly spilman february 26, 1799 daniel. The publication is currently at the printers and we will announce its availability soon. Internet archive bookreader collins historical sketches of kentucky. Distilleries in nelson county, kentucky 18801920, by dixie hibbs. By jim brooksnelson county gazette wbrt radio tuesday, feb. Click download or read online button to get historic nelson county its towns and people book now. Circuit court memorandum book of nelson county, 18031843 source.
Nelson county judgeexecutive dean watts said the project will be a boost for the local rural community. Historic nelson county its towns and people download. Mar 05, 2016 county by county, he lists each distillery and the information he has found on them. At the end of the 19 th century, kentuckys nelson county was the undisputed bourbon capital of the world. The family name is interwoven with the history of bourbon, all the way back to that first poplar still. Blended whiskies are generally cheaper and more accessible than single. Startup distillery with historic roots to locate in nelson county with. Minor family of loudoun county, virginia, and nelson county. Proceeds from the sale of this book will also help other communities and organizations preserve their history through our american heritage project, a nonprofit.
Nelsons biographical dictionary and historical reference. The form included the name of the property owner, county in which the land was located, watercourse, acreage, land rate, amount of tax, and the years in which the taxes were paid. Startup distillery with historic roots to locate in nelson. This county was actually formed before kentucky received statehood in 1792 after settlers met at danville to demand separation from its parent state of virginia. The name ultimately derives from the french bourbon dynasty, although the precise inspiration for the whiskeys name is uncertain.
Bourbon was born on the american frontier and came of age on madison avenueand everything about its history reflects the nation that invented it. Having spent many, many hours there in the previous several years, going through census records micro fiche. Matt bevin today announced log still distilling llc will construct a premium bourbon and rye whiskey operation in nelson county with a. Learn the extraordinary true story of nelsons green brier distillery, beginning aboard a german passenger ship bound for america in 1850. For more information see the bourbon county website. Kentuckys nineteenthcentury distilleries produced bourbon whiskey from a fermented. Nelson county, kentucky genealogy familysearch wiki.
Dec 31, 2011 from bloomfield, chaplin and fairfield a history and genealogy of northeastern nelson county, kentucky the minor familys first settlement was in westmoreland county, virginia, from which the branch in question moved to loudoun county, virginia. Nelson county, kentucky was formed in 1784 from jefferson county and was named for virginian governor and signer of the declaration of independence, general thomas nelson jr. Stores and prices for nelson county blended bourbon cola prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Dec 14, 2017 bourbon was born on the american frontier and came of age on madison avenueand everything about its history reflects the nation that invented it. Startup distillery with historic roots to locate in nelson county kam. Inextricably intertwined, america shaped bourbon and bourbon shaped america. You may also want to consider contacting local churches for additional information on cemeteries. By 1896, roughly 26 distilleries spread throughout the county were actively distilling, aging, bottling and distributing whiskey for national.
The fourth kentucky county created, it was formed 29 nov 1784 while a part of virginia and named for a virginia governor, thomas nelson, jr. Bourbon groups presentation offers a glimpse of tourisms. In reference to post civil war distilling in nelson county, james s. An overlooked resource for kentucky history and land. The familys oral history indicates that jesse or maybe his father, johnn moore, 17821859 moved from massachusetts to kentucky and opened a distillery making moores kentucky bourbon. Well bettyejo looks like youre doing your homework again. Nelson county is located in the western end of the bluegrass region of kentucky, extending into the hilly western knobs. Mar 14, 2017 mint julep tours can create the perfect itinerary for your bourbon adventure. Set on 100 acres of active farmland, this american whiskey and bourbon destination experience features a stateoftheart distillery, a vintage whiskey library and a.
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