Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 6th ed., 1887,
Shelby Co.

J. F. WILCOXSON, eldest child of Lewis and Nancy (Miles) Wilcoxson, was
born in Shelby County, September 1, 1830.  His father was born in Woodford
County, and is a son of Daniel and Sallie (Falkner) Wilcoxson.  His
mother was born in Shelby County, a daughter of Samuel and Annie (Lewis)
Miles.  J. F. Wilcoxson received a good common-school education, at an
early age commenced to teach school, and taught about five years in
Anderson, Franklin and Shelby Counties.  On October 27, 1863, he opened a
general store in Christiansburg, and has been actively engaged in
merchandising ever since.  He is also railroad agent, Adams Express agent,
and keeps a livery stable.  On August 23, 1866, he married Miss Bettie
Mehornay, of Shelby County, daughter of J. C. Mehornay.  Five children
blessed this union, all living: Annie, wife of Henry H. Roberts; Julius,
a promising young man, born December 16, 1869, is clerk for his father
in the store, also assistant railroad and express agent; Bion, born
November 30, 1871, attending school; Victor, born December 27, 1875,
attending school, and Bettie M.  Mr. Wilcoxson is a notary public and
deputy county clerk.  He is one of the leading men of Shelby County. As a
citizen he is popular and public-spirited, and enjoys the respect and
confidence of all who know him.  He is industrious, energetic and
pains-taking, and is held in high esteem.

Wilcoxson Miles Falkner Lewis Mehornay
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Woodford-KY Anderson-KY Franklin-KY

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