The edit and re-issue of this book is dedicated to James H. Simon, a dedicated genealogist. My sincere thanks go to him for the information he compiled before the age of computers. His work was compiled over many years of research using only 3x5 index cards, scribbled notes, and then transferred to paper on a typewriter. I can only imagine how difficult this task was to complete in 1987. Simon's research has been treasured by amateur genealogists, and used as the foundation of many family trees. This edit and re-issue of his book promotes James Simon's original stated goal for developing his book. "I hope I can influence others to get going on their family tree. The longer one puts it off, the harder it will be to find answers. Every day more and more of our past is lost, either through the loss of irreplaceable records or through the deaths of the people who "lived" the information genealogists seek." Thank you James Simon...

A history of the Big Reedy, Kentucky cemetery with photos and genealogical data for those buried there.

Famous ancestors are well documented in books, articles and oral tradition. Most among us know the legend of Daniel Boone. But what is known of the others who helped forge a nation and settle the wild frontier of Kentucky? For some there is no written record of their sacrifices, their joys, their families or stories of their life. The "old timers" who knew and told their stories have long since also passed on. The legacy left behind for many is reflected only within the dates on their tombstones. This book provides a treasure trove of genealogy information for all who have ancestors that settled in the Big Reedy area of Kentucky. Each page records individual burials at Big Reedy Church of Christ Cemetery with Name, Birth Date, Death Date, and Tombstone photo. Additional genealogy information includes, Siblings, Parents, Grandparents, Great-grandparents, Spouse(s), and Children. Tracking ancestors is made easier with the maiden names of married females being included. Photos of Individuals, Couples and Families enhance many of the pages.

Mount Pleasant Cemetery is located in the northwest corner of Edmonson County, Kentucky near the borders of Grayson and Butler counties. The cemetery is adjacent to Mt. Pleasant Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The surrounding area is known as Big Reedy. My goals for this book, driven by forty plus years of genealogy research, were three. Foremost was to record information for posterity before the ravages of time erased them forever. Second was to provide a genealogy record for future genealogists researching their family tree. Third was to provide an exact grave location within Mount Pleasant Cemetery to assist in locating the graves of those buried there. Each individual buried at Mount Pleasant has a dedicated page in the book. The following information is on each page. Grave location (Section, Row, Plot) Name - (maiden names of married females, if known) Birth date Death date Spouse(s) - (maiden names of females, if known) Children Ancestry Chart listing: Siblings Parents Grandparents Great-Grandparents Photos Tombstone Military plaque - (if present) Individual and/or family - (if available)