History of Fountain Run KY

(Taken from posts made by Sandi Gorin to the South-Central-KY list.)

Taken from "Fountain Run, Yesterday and Today, on the 100th anniversaary
1855 to 1955, Lucy Goad Albright.  continued...........

"When the war broke out John FRAIM was bitterly opposed to secession, and
with the same iron will and strong constitution that yielded him great
success in acquiring a thousand acres of land and thirty negroes, he set
out to hold the people in this part of Kentucky together for the Union. He
raised the Ninth Kentucky, camped them on his farm and called it Camp
Anderson; he went with the regiment to Columbia where he became a
government contractor; he was captured by the Confederates near Columbia
and was carried prisoner to Nashville, where he was released and
immediately returned home. One night he was shot in the breast by a band of
guerillas; and one of them to commplete the work of death placed a revolver
at his head and fired what was supposed to be the fatal shot. Mr. Fraim
under cover of dark moved his head and the bullet missed its mark. He was
secretely cared for a home in Fountain Run and was taken to Glasgow in a
few days by a company of men sent by Col. Graham. There he was well cared
for. The Kentucky History states he had given the strongest impulse to the
cause of the Union of any man in Southern Kentucky. John M. Fraim was born
Mar 6, 1813, to John and Sarah Wallace Fraim, natives of Virginia and early
pioneer settlers of Tennessee. He first married Permelia Flippin April 27,
1835. They were the parents of Marcus C, Sarah, George (grandfather of
Myrtie Dossey Robinson, Nola Jordan Jones and Nina Jordan Dossey), Josa and
Anga (mother of Annie Finn Faulkner Hagan) and James (father of Will, Lucy,
Lillie Mae, John P., Mark, Giley and Bob Fraim). John Fraim died Mar 31
1872, a wealthy man.

"An old soldiers reunion for members of the 9th Kentucky Regiment was
instituted in southern Kentucky and Tennessee and the celebration drew
record crowds. They were held at various places in Monroe County, and fine
speakers of great oratory power spoke at these gatherings. An old soldiers
reunion was held in Fountain Run Sept. 18, 1885, under the auspices of the
Ninth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry and an address was delivered by the Hon.
M. T. FLIPPIN, a judge of the county, and an excerpt from his speach
states, quote, "You may start out from the center of the thriving village
of Fountain Run and go ten miles in every direction; you may traverse the
hills and villages; you may visit the mansions, and cottages, the cabins,
and you will find as much true manhood and womanhood, as much zealous
patriotism, as much flowing courtesy, and as much geniune and generous
hospitality to the square inch as can be found in any equal space on the
globe we inhabit."
  The names of the soldiers of this 9th Kentucky of the section of Fountain
Run, was compiled by A. D. GOSNELL (Acy), whose father, John GOSNELL, was
of this Infantry.
  Kenchen DOSSEY, Joe DOSSEY, Ike HAGAN, Tom HAGAN, Jim THOMAS, Creed
BEWLEY, Lucian GILLENWATER, Thee LEWIS, John FRAIM, Abe COLEY, Mose ROARK,
Capt. Bill AUSTIN, Joe GOSNELL, Pete GOSNELL, Top SIMMONS, Johnie HARRISON,
M J (Babe) GOAD, Hagan BISHOP, Neal BISHOP, Smith BISHOP, Tommy PARDUE,
Jimmie MORROW, John BRITT, Will MORROW, Jim ATWOOD, Jim PRUITT, Tob MOORE,
Bob PULLIAM, Smith LEWIS, Henry LEWIS, John WHEAT, Jon BENEDICT, Jim
WALLER, Nick COOK, Ike STEEN, Tolevar DEVASHAR, Shep GUMM, James MORROW,
Bob STEWART, and Daniel WHITNEY (colored, Hagan BISHOP was kiled at Shiloh.
  Following the war rehabilitation sset in throught the South. A secret
fraternity known as the Grange was organized and the Kentucky History
reveals many of this section of Fountain Run were members. The purpose of
the Grange was to combar the great influx of Carpet Baggers who were never
do wells of the North who came down to the South as scavengers to instigate
trouble between races and reap the benefits from a frustrated people.

Milton J (Babe) GOAD was born Feb 26, 1837, in Smith County, Tennessee, one
of seven children born to Coleman and Mary (YOUNG) GOAD. Colman GOAD, born
Jan 1 1804, served as high sheriff of Maconb County, Tennessee. He was the
son of Reuben GOAD of Virginia and Mae WITCHER of North Carolina, whose
family were slave holders. In the fall of 1861 Milton (Babe) GOAD enlisted
in Co K 9th Kentucky Regiment, and participated in the battles of Shiloh,
Atlanta, Altoona Pass, Peach Tree Creek and numerous skirmishes. He was
discharged in Dec 1864. He returned and located at Fountain Run, Kentucky,
where his brother, Frank GOAD, already resided. He engaged in the
mercantile business and the tobacco business and operated a farm at
Fountain Run. He married Martha Elizabeth TAYLOR, daughter of Joseph and
Jane Howard TAYLOR, Feb. 14, 1868. They were the parents of twelve
children, Lawson, Bascom, Robert, Milton, Maud and Claud (twins), Romulus,
Ada, Dora, and Karl. M J GOAD was a Republican, Baptist, and a Mson. He was
an avid reader and is accredited with being one of the best read men of his
day. He was reserved in his manner, but loyal to his ideals. The home of
Babe and Betty GOAD served as a welcome shelter for many other than their
own family. He died Aug, 1923.

Frank Goad, born Dec 27, 1834, died Sept 14, 1876. He was a son of Colman
and Mary YOUNG GOAD. Frank GOAD married Pauline (Puster) GOAD born 1846.
Shortly before the Civil War theymoved from Macon County, Tennessee, to
Fountain Run where he was a school master of quite some name. They were the
parents of two daughters, Ida who married John FAULKNER, and Shug who
married Ben FRANKLIN. Frank GOAD died early in life at the age of forty-two
and his widow and daughter continued to live in Fountain Run. Puster GOAD
was quite educated for her day as she read and enjoyed literature. She was
a niece of Dr. YOUNG who was a physician at Flippin for many years.

Louisa GOAD ROSS was the daughter of Colman and Mary YOUNG GOADD. She ws
born Dec 11, 1884, died Mar 15, 1911. She was a native of Macon County,
Tennessee. She was married to Colonel ROSS of Nashville, Tennessee, and
they were the parents of one son, Boss ROSS. Shortly after the death of her
husband she and her son moved to Fountain Run. Boss ROSS married Matilda
HOWARD, daughter of John and Nancy DUNN HOWARD, and they were the parents
of three sons, Will, Howard and Frank ROSS.

In 1881 James BARR and family moved to Fountain Run. He was born Feb. 28,
1839, son of James W and Martha MYERS BARR who were slave holders. Their
forebears were natives of Virginia. James T. BARR married Elizabeth HOLLIS,
daughter of Dr. HOLLIS, in Sept. 1859. They were the parents of Martha
(EVANS), Mary (FRANKLIN), Cecil, Beulah (DANIELS), Layton (AUSTIN), and
Paul BARR. He owned and operated a grist mill, saw mill, and was engaged in
the manufacture of ax handles. He and his wife were members of the
Methodist Church. Mr. BARR was also very active in the Masonic Fraternity,
and was noted for having a green thumb, being accreddited with growing the
first celeryin this section.

Ed GROOMS, son of Enoch and Sarah GROOMS was born and reared on a far near
Fountain Run. When a young man he located in Fountain Run and became
engaged in the harness and saddle business. He was the later owner of the
Fountain Run Rolling Mill and owned the town's first planing mill. He was a
fine business man and became president of the Bank of Rountain Run. He
owned the first automobile in Fountain Run, a Ford. He married Hallie BARR,
a teacher of music, and they were the parents of Lera, married to John
FRAIM, Hugh who married Laura DOWNING, Walter who married Kate SMITH, Fred
who married Lucy Mae DOWNING, Ralph who is married to Maud GOAD, and Don
GROOMS. Mr. and Mrs. GROOMS and their family were members of the Church of
Christ. At one time Mr. GROOMS is accredited with having the most wealth of
any resident in Fountain Run.

John LANE, son of Jim and Patsy LANE, a blacksmith by trade, was innately a
musician. He organized and led a band in Fountain Run which was widely
known and was employed for various functions particularly county fairs.
John LANE was a consecrated Christian man and used his talent in the
service of the Lord and led the singing at the Baptist Church. He was
married to Annie SPILLMAN and they were the parents of two sons, Roy and
Ralph LANE, and daughter Lura (GENTRY).

Josiah "Cy" STEEN married Sarah (Sally) HAGAN. They were the parents of
three children, Julia who married Ben JONES, Jo Ann who married George
WOOD, and Josiah "Bud" STEEN. Cy STEEN wa a carpenter by trade and was one
of Fountain Run's first citizens to engage in making boxes later called
coffins to bury the dead. Cy and Sally STEEN were Baptists, and loved the
association with people. He was an individualist and loved fun and many
humorous stories are told of his antics. Their home in its originality
stands in Fountain Run today.

To be continued with about 5 posts of bios and then will move on to the
Monroe Co Cemeteries. Sandi

Ben JONES was a carpenter and cabinet maker by trade. He operated his own
shop in Fountain Run. He married Julia STEEN, daughter of Cy and Margaret
STEEN. [this is as shown - above it was Cy and Sally Steen?] They were the
parents of Ella (ROBINSON) Harat, Boss, Bessie, Lawson, Maymie (MURPHY),
Wert, Hattie, and Ted (R.C.). They lived on an acreage at the edge of town
and loved life and music. Maymie was quite talented in music and Lawson and
Ted were members of the Fountain Run band at different periods.

MILTON BELL (MITT) GOAD, born 21 Apr 1875, son of M J and Martha Elizabeth
TAYLOR. Md Alma DOWNING, d/o Ben A and Texan STONE DOWING. Parents of Maud
who md Ralph GROMS; Alyne who md Dr Carles (Charles?) STOVALL; Lucy who md
Wm. ALBRIGHT; Paul who md Mary JONES and after her death md Patricia
HOLLAND. Milton and family moved to Glasgow in 1904, started the firm of
Barren County Hardware. Returned to Fountain Run end of 1913, purchased a
hardware and grocery store, operating until his death in 1927. Keen sense
of humor, but serious nature, avid reader, strong Republican, Baptist, was
treasurer of the church and had been Sunday School Superintendent 6 yrs.
Died age 52. Alma was kind and gentle, died two yrs later age 52. 

VERNEST COOKSEY, native of Allen Co, md Mattie JOHNSON and moved to
Fountain Run from Akersville where he had operated a general store. When
moving to Fountain Run became a member of V C COOKSEY and Co in partnership
with Ed SHOCKLEY. Their store now occupied by the National Store. He died
age 56; widow has built probably the most expensive home in town's history.

HENRY & JOE FARLEY, sons of Alvin and Jane SCHOCKLY [sic] FARLEY,
grocerymen. Henry later connected with a flour and saw mill; he was the
father of Garnet and Velma and the grandfather of Charles Henry FARLEY who
was killed in WW II. Joe md Nola MARR and operated a grocery in the 20's
and 30's. They were the parents of Eura (COOKSEY) and Dora Dean (FORD).
Their sister, Mrs Etta KING OLIVER lived with her son Garland KING - she a
spiritual worker int he Methodist Church.

W A (ARTHUR) HOWARD, s/o Thomas, md Lyda BRIDGES. Parents of 7 daughters -
Nina Dean (COOK), Alyne (MURPHY), Mary Alice (FRAIM), Virginia (HUGHES),
Ruby (GUMM), Ruth (HAWK) and Lorraine (GIBBS). Lived on a farm until ca
1923 when he moved to F. Run and bought the Ford Garage; operated it until
it burned in 1938. Was treasurer of the cemetery for many yrs; loyal
members of the Church of Christ.

In the back of this book are some brief bios on Fountain Run people. I will
abstract them here.

WILLIAMS, William, b 29 Dec 1884 Hawkins Co TN, 5th son of James and
Frances (ARNOT) WILLIAMS. James s/o John of NC, Dutch and English descent,
Mrs. WILLIAM's father, Wm ARNOT, served Rev War. Wm WILLIAMS md twice; (1)
Martha STEVENS, 1864 then (2) Charlotte TIENSLEY [sic], d/o Absalom and
Mary of VA. Methodist; Master Mason, Republican, cabinet maker, first
undertaker. Had Frank, Imogene who md Bascom GOAD and Fannie who md Charlie
DUNN.

FRANKLIN, Ben, s/o Clay and Matilda DUNN FRANKLIN, merchant late 1800's and
early 1900's. Md Shug GOAD, d/o Frank & Pauline. Children: Clay, Clara who
md Charlie GOODMAN, Eula who md Fred MARR, Lewis who md Donna CHISM.
Baptist, Republican, she an avid reader.

AUSTIN, Charlie & Sam: Ran a general store in early 1900's. Also
undertakers. Charlie md Ella DOWNING, d/o Ben A and Texan STONE DOWNING.
Sam was single; he and Charlie sons of Bill AUSTIN (capt in Civil War) and
Betty COMBS AUSTIN. Had a sister Sally who md George EATON. Charlie and
Ella had dau Alma who md Tom CORBETT and those are the parents of 4
children and 10 grandchildren.

SPILLMAN, Dee. Ran a general store 1909-1919; md Eva COOK, d/o Will and
Lou. Had 8 children, he was a drummer in the Fountain Run Band. Had
sisters, Annie LANE and Tess WALLER.

DOWNING, Charlie. s/o Ben A and Texan DOWNING, mercantile business. Md
Nannie FRANKLIN, d/o Clay and Matilda DUNN FRANKLIN; had 8 children: Mary
(CELSOR), Clar, Stanley, Clay, Edna, Texan (WOOD), Gladys (LYLE), Charlie
Wilson (PARDUE). Republican, Baptist, outdoor man, died age 39 when he
drove on Scottsville-Fountain Run Road and was run over and killed by team
of run-away horses.

SHOCKLEY, Ed, s/o Wolford and Mattie COOK SHOCKLEY, operated a general
store in the 1920's and 1930's. Md Lucy JOHNSON of Akersville; had 3
children: Delilah (EATON), Dr. Frank and Wallace. Died age 55, Baptist. Had
as siblings: Byrt, Ida (LONAS), Hershel, Ewing, Winnie, Minnie (STEEN).

Wm. (Will) HOWARD, son of John C and Nancy DUNN HOWARD, born 5 Jan 1865 and
Ethel BRIDGES born in 1872, were md. Sept 30, 1892, lived together 58 years
on their farm home. Thrifty, energetic, ambitious people, high Christian
standards and ideals, stable minds, loyal to church, supporters of good
schools. Parents of John, Scott, Lawrence HOWARD, Winnie (DOTSON) and
Louise (HUGHES). After Will died Mrs HOWARD moved to Fountain Run, lives
alone, member Church of Christ.

Bert DOSSEY, s/o Jeff and Kitty STEPHENS DOSSEY, was md. to Myrtie HOWARD,
d/o Mike and Suzan CELSOR HOWARD on 25 Dec 1903. Celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary on Christmas, he died the following July. They moved
after their marriage to Fountain Run, Mrs. DOSSEY continues to live there.
He as a farmer, part-owner of Fountain Run Milling Co, one time president
of the Farmers Bank in town; served on the school board. Had a Christian,
hospitable home. Parents of Vernon, Grady, Mike and BIll (all business men
in F. Run), Iva (GOODMAN), Eileen (MYERS) and Virginia (MILLER). Baptist.

J C JONES, s/o Hayden and Mollie DOSSEY JONES, md Ella LANDRUM, d/o Robrt
and Jane Jordan LANDRUM 21 Jan 1900. Moved shortly thereafter to a farm
near F. Run, then to a handsome house in Ft. Run. He was funeral director
there many yrs and operated a furniture and hardware store. Baptist. Mrs.
Jones secretary of the OES 22 yrs.

H M (Martin) PARDUE, s/o Tom and Amanda DOSSEY PARDUE, md Nora FREEMAN,
great grandau of Hardin CELSOR, in 1900. Lived 40 yrs in Ft. Run. He a
farmer, owned 6 different farms. Parents of five daus: Lillie Mae (CHISM),
Daisy (McMURTRY), Clara (FREEMAN), Leona (YOUNG) and Travelle (COOPER).
Industrious, ambitious, thrifty. He a member of the Monroe Co School Board
and was Sunday School superintendent of the Baptist Church. Mrs PARDUE a
faithful member of the Church of Christ.

JOE AND EUDELL EATON WALLER had been md. 50 yrs when he died. Lived at a
farm home at outer edge of F. Run. Supported schools and 3 of their
children were teachers. They had: Lee (HATCHER), Everett, Levy, Reba
(MILBURN), Travis, Polly (UNDERWOOD), and Mable (COLOVIS?) Levy was the
only child who lived in Ft. Run, owns & operated large farm. He md Vera
HAMMETT, they have Nelson and L H WALLER. Baptist.

JAMES STEENBERGEN. At time of writing was 49 yrs a citizen of Ft. Run. He
son of Peter, md Annie EATON who was the d/o Millard EATON. Moved from
Barren Co 1906. Great advocators of good schools, taught subscription
schools in his home. All of their children became teachers: Maymie (BERRY),
Mona (RICHEY), Alma Lee (STRODE), and Travis STEENBERGEN. Baptist.

A D (ACY) GOSNELL and wife, Mary DURHAM GOSNELL have lived Ft. Run abt 45
yrs, promoters of industry, schools & churches. Established the grocery
that evolved into White's Corner. Six children - Vivian, Lillian, Lura,
Renna, Thurman and Herman Dee - all md and prosperous. Vivian decd. Baptist.

GEORGE & TESS SPILLMAN WALLER. 50 yrs at edge of Ft. Run. Good and
ambitious citizens, Baptist. Parents of Nola who md Cloyd COOK, Earl and
Mae who md Roy WHEET. After Tess' death, he md Maud DUNCAN.

SMITH & DELIA SHORT COLLINS. Md 62 yrs, lived Dt. Run 40 or so yres, farm
at edge of town. Church of Christ, strong Republicans, he magistrate of his
district. Had Noah and Willie. Mrs. Emma CHERRY lived in their home many
yrs before her death.

LEASON BISHOP. s/o Hayden and Laura WOOD BISHOP; md abt 50 yrs living on
farm near Ft. Run. Operated a general country store. He a native and she
from IL. Good schools & good churches advocates. He grandson of Hagan
BISHOP, a charter member of the Ft. Run Baptist Church. They had Keith,
Glenn and Louise (PARDUE).

J W (JIM) HAGAN, lives Akersville but runs business in Ft. Run. Extensive
land and cattle owner. Son of Joe and Catharine SIMMONS HAGAN. Md Allie
HOWARD and had one dau, Mary Catherine who md Ivan PEDIGO. The latter have
two children - James Ivan and Mary Dean. Other children of Joe and
Catharine were; Bob who md Mary Ellen McINTYRE, Bill who md Sally DRANE,
Crickett who md Billy WOOD, Sam who md Sis HUGHES, Catherine who md Bill
CALVERT and Kitty who md Ab LEWIS.

JOHNSON: Aubry JOHNSON is of firm of JONES and JOHNSON, funeral directors
and of a hardware store. He son of Omam and Ada CELSOE JOHNSON - 6
generations on the family farm. Johnie JOHNSON was the father of Lycurgis
(Curg) JOHNSON who was the father of Vos JOHNSON who was the father of
Aubry. Omar twice md, 1 to Ada CELSORR, d/o Jimmie and they had: Ralph who
md Sad HAGAN; Aubry who md Elaine DOSSEY; and Dr. Curg Edward JHNSON.
Omar's 2nd wife is Edna MOREHEAD - they had Alice who md Thomas CROWE,
Eloise and Josephine. Baptists.

BILLY STARR and Genie GIBSON STARR lived in Ft. Fun in latter part of
1800's until 1903. She d/o Robert GIBSON and Jane FOSTER GIBSON, early
settlers. They were parents of Hattie (ELLIS), Lutie (JONES), Joe and Dr.
Ellis STARR. Dr Russell STARR, s/o Joe, is an MD at the Howard Clinic in
Glasgow.

VERNON, GRADY, MIKE & BILL DOSSEY: Sons of Bert and Myrtie HOWARD DOSSEY,
business men for 25 yrs or more. Vernon is the oldest and md Nina JORDAN.
Parents of Joyce HOWARD. Vernon in feed & fertilizer business, member of D
and H Grocery, treasurer of the Cemetery fund. Grady operated the D & X
Service Station almost 20 yrs. Md Martha WOLFE. Mike operates 2 farms; md
Gladys PARDUE and have dau Patty DOSSEY. Bill is md to Marjorie LAWSON.

DON COOKSEY: s/o Bennie and Queen WOOD COOKSEY, md Eula FARLEY. Operated a
grocery in F. Run several yrs, employed by Rural Telphone Co. Up-coming
photographer, member of the Baptist church, deacon.

BASCOM GOAD, s/o Milton and Betty GOAD, operated livery stable in F. Run
for many yrs. Md Imogene WILLIAMS, d/o Wm and Charlotte WILLIAMS. One dau -
Ruby DOWNING. 2nd wife was Maud JONES, d/o Hayden and Mollie; they had B.
C., Carl, Mary and Fred Allen GOAD. Stepfather of Eula THOMAS. Lived in F.
run abt 75 yrs, operated a farm and was member of the school board, Baptist.

BASS GOODMAN, s/o Finus and Ellen, came to F. Run from his farm home abt
1913. First operated a produce house then later Dossey GOODMAN Co. Now
manager of National Stores. Md Emily PATTERSON, d/o JOhn and Ella. Public
spirited, Baptist, is secretary of the lodge for past 25 yrs and both are
members of the O.E.S.

W.H. PINCKLEY, s/o Comer, md to Mae BRATTON. Parents of Jennie Mae GRIDER
and Bratton PINCKLEY. Moved from Flippin area abt 30 yrs ago, is a rural
mail carrier, operates 2 large farms, raises fine cattle, many school
teachers in this line. Mae Bratton PICKLEY is the g-grandau of John
ALDREDGE and Margaret DUNN, early pioneer settlers. Members Church of
Christ, he an elder.

CALVERT, JACKSON, GENTRY WALBERT & EPLING, well known family names. John
David CALVERT was a celebrated son, extensive land owner and served as
judge of Allen Co. Father of Caleb, Velma WOOD and Laddie CALVERT. John A.
CALVERT was md twice - extensive land owner and stanch Baptist. His widow,
Mrs Anna CALVERT is quite active at 92. Roy CALVERT, s/o John A md Maymie
TRACY and lives at the old homeplace. They are parents of 3 children -
Catherine GOODMAN, Murl and Junior CALVERT. Roy CALVERT served many yrs as
magistrate of district. He is a tobacco buyer and raises fine cattle. The
famiies of Riley and Elzie JACKSON - they s/o Isaac and Harriet JACKSON,
owned large acreages. Riley was an ordained Baptist minister; md Ethel
SMITH and were parents of Irene and Toodie DEVASHER. Elzie JACKSON md twice
- first Sophia GATEWOOD and they had Edith GIBBS, Edward, Fayette, Mildred
HOWARD, and Opal BROWN. 2nd wife was Fannie GIBBS, d/o John and Dona WOOD
GIBBS. Hugh WALBERT was father of Smith, Hick, William, Ella FURMALL and
Lucy FUEMALL. Smith WALBERT md Julia GOODMAN, lived many yrs at Ft. Run.
They were parents of Lizzie ROWLAND and Nannie KEYS; they wree lovers of
music and singing. Willie WALBERT was s/o Hick, most talented successful
musician, part owner of VAUGHAN School of Music. Hick, wife and daughter
were drowned in the high waters of Barren River attempting to cross in a
buggy. Simeon and Andy GENTRY and their families - Andy was md twice.
Parent of Flrorence, Ellen, Thomas and Gess. His second wife was Willie
TAYLOR EVANS. Simeon GENTREY md Lou CRISP, many years an invalid. They were
parents of Ed who md Lura LANE and Kitty who md Gilbert EATON. Jonathan,
Carroll, Joseph, Jasper and Millard EATON and with families lived around F
Run in early years. Baptists. Joseph was of the first membership of the R.
Run Baptist Church.

Hope this series has helped - Sandi

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