History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, ed.
by William Henry Perrin,  O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882.  p. 468.
[Bourbon County]  [Paris City and Precinct]

JOSEPH A. HILDRETH, farmer; P. O. Paris.  This gentlemen is a descendant
of one of the early families who settled in Bourbon County; he was born
May 25, 1826.  The parents of the above were John and Mary (Findley)
Hildreth.  The Hildreths were from Wythe County, Va.  The Hildreth family
came to this precinct in the early part of the present century, locating
here, and have since remained.  The elder members of the family have
since passed away, yet several of the descendants still remain, among whom
are: J. A., Mrs. C. M. Rogers; Evaline, Mrs. Nat. Rogers; and Mrs. Caroline
Rosebury.  In 1854 Joseph A. was united by marriage to Sallie, daughter of
George A. and Elizabeth (Edwards) Smith; both families from Virginia.  To
the above were born six children, now living, viz: George W., Mariamne,
John, Smith, Caroline B. and Ida.  Mr. Hildreth has 465 acres of land, and
is engaged in farming pursuits.

Hildreth Findley Rogers Rosebury Edwards Smith
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Wythe-VA

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