Courier-Journal
Louisville, Kentucky
January 13, 1883
Page 8
An Old Kentucky Citizen.
{To the Editor of the Courier-Journal.}
GHENT, Jan. 11. --- You published in a late issue of your paper a list of persons who have attained very great ages, some of whom are still living, but no mention is made in that list of Mr. William Demint, of Carroll county, Ky., who is now ninety-years old. Mr. Demint was born in January 1784, at the mouth of Beargrass, where Louisville now stands. His father, Mr. Jarrett Demint, told your correspondent, many years since, that his son William was the first white child born where that prosperous city now stands. Mr. William Demint is now living on a tract of land on the south side of Kentucky river on which his father settled very early in this century; hence "Uncle Billy," as he is familiarly called, has lived more than an ordinary lifetime at the same spot, and no more honorable man ever lived in this country. He was the father of Mrs. Col. S. S. English, late of your county, and he survives all his children.
Transcribed by GenealogyGirl. Copy of obituary available upon request.
Courier-Journal
Louisville, Kentucky
April 15, 1883
Page 11
CARROLLTON (Ky.) Democrat: Uncle Billie Demint, of this county, was ninety-nine years old on the 22d of January. He seems to be in better health now than for several years past. Uncle Billie thinks he will live another year and become a centenarian without any trouble and, indeed, the indications are that he will live several years beyond his five score. His sight and hearing have improved very much of late, and he seems more cheerful than he has been for some time past, though he never was anything but holly. All eyes are upon Uncle Billie.
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The Biblical Recorder
Raleigh, North Carolina
May 9, 1883
Page 3
--- William Demint, who has just died in Carroll county, Ky., was the first male white child born in Louisville. He served in the war of 1812 and was 100 years old.
Transcribed by GenealogyGirl. Copy of obituary available upon request.
Family Record
Son of Jarrett DeMint & Martha Price Nuttal. He married Mary "Polly" Scott.
Their children:
•1. Smith Samuel L. Demint born July 16, 1816 and died August 28, 1852 in Carroll County, KY. He married Catherine Turk before 1842.
•2. Nancy Scott Demint born July 8, 1818 and died September 7, 1881. She married Samuel Scroggins English on May 31, 1836.
•3. Leanah Scott Demint born February 23, 1824 and died February 5, 1856 in Carroll County, KY. She married Jesse Howard Carraco on April 14, 1840 in Carroll County, KY.
•4. Jarrett Demint born May 12, 1827 and died April 29, 1832.
•5. William Demint born ?
Louisville, Kentucky
January 13, 1883
Page 8
An Old Kentucky Citizen.
{To the Editor of the Courier-Journal.}
GHENT, Jan. 11. --- You published in a late issue of your paper a list of persons who have attained very great ages, some of whom are still living, but no mention is made in that list of Mr. William Demint, of Carroll county, Ky., who is now ninety-years old. Mr. Demint was born in January 1784, at the mouth of Beargrass, where Louisville now stands. His father, Mr. Jarrett Demint, told your correspondent, many years since, that his son William was the first white child born where that prosperous city now stands. Mr. William Demint is now living on a tract of land on the south side of Kentucky river on which his father settled very early in this century; hence "Uncle Billy," as he is familiarly called, has lived more than an ordinary lifetime at the same spot, and no more honorable man ever lived in this country. He was the father of Mrs. Col. S. S. English, late of your county, and he survives all his children.
Transcribed by GenealogyGirl. Copy of obituary available upon request.
Courier-Journal
Louisville, Kentucky
April 15, 1883
Page 11
CARROLLTON (Ky.) Democrat: Uncle Billie Demint, of this county, was ninety-nine years old on the 22d of January. He seems to be in better health now than for several years past. Uncle Billie thinks he will live another year and become a centenarian without any trouble and, indeed, the indications are that he will live several years beyond his five score. His sight and hearing have improved very much of late, and he seems more cheerful than he has been for some time past, though he never was anything but holly. All eyes are upon Uncle Billie.
Transcribed by GenealogyGirl. Copy of obituary available upon request.
The Biblical Recorder
Raleigh, North Carolina
May 9, 1883
Page 3
--- William Demint, who has just died in Carroll county, Ky., was the first male white child born in Louisville. He served in the war of 1812 and was 100 years old.
Transcribed by GenealogyGirl. Copy of obituary available upon request.
Family Record
Son of Jarrett DeMint & Martha Price Nuttal. He married Mary "Polly" Scott.
Their children:
•1. Smith Samuel L. Demint born July 16, 1816 and died August 28, 1852 in Carroll County, KY. He married Catherine Turk before 1842.
•2. Nancy Scott Demint born July 8, 1818 and died September 7, 1881. She married Samuel Scroggins English on May 31, 1836.
•3. Leanah Scott Demint born February 23, 1824 and died February 5, 1856 in Carroll County, KY. She married Jesse Howard Carraco on April 14, 1840 in Carroll County, KY.
•4. Jarrett Demint born May 12, 1827 and died April 29, 1832.
•5. William Demint born ?
Courier-Journal
Louisville, Kentucky
January 13, 1883
Page 8
An Old Kentucky Citizen.
{To the Editor of the Courier-Journal.}
GHENT, Jan. 11. --- You published in a late issue of your paper a list of persons who have attained very great ages, some of whom are still living, but no mention is made in that list of Mr. William Demint, of Carroll county, Ky., who is now ninety-years old. Mr. Demint was born in January 1784, at the mouth of Beargrass, where Louisville now stands. His father, Mr. Jarrett Demint, told your correspondent, many years since, that his son William was the first white child born where that prosperous city now stands. Mr. William Demint is now living on a tract of land on the south side of Kentucky river on which his father settled very early in this century; hence "Uncle Billy," as he is familiarly called, has lived more than an ordinary lifetime at the same spot, and no more honorable man ever lived in this country. He was the father of Mrs. Col. S. S. English, late of your county, and he survives all his children.
Transcribed by GenealogyGirl. Copy of obituary available upon request.
Courier-Journal
Louisville, Kentucky
April 15, 1883
Page 11
CARROLLTON (Ky.) Democrat: Uncle Billie Demint, of this county, was ninety-nine years old on the 22d of January. He seems to be in better health now than for several years past. Uncle Billie thinks he will live another year and become a centenarian without any trouble and, indeed, the indications are that he will live several years beyond his five score. His sight and hearing have improved very much of late, and he seems more cheerful than he has been for some time past, though he never was anything but holly. All eyes are upon Uncle Billie.
Transcribed by GenealogyGirl. Copy of obituary available upon request.
The Biblical Recorder
Raleigh, North Carolina
May 9, 1883
Page 3
--- William Demint, who has just died in Carroll county, Ky., was the first male white child born in Louisville. He served in the war of 1812 and was 100 years old.
Transcribed by GenealogyGirl. Copy of obituary available upon request.
Family Record
Son of Jarrett DeMint & Martha Price Nuttal. He married Mary "Polly" Scott.
Their children:
•1. Smith Samuel L. Demint born July 16, 1816 and died August 28, 1852 in Carroll County, KY. He married Catherine Turk before 1842.
•2. Nancy Scott Demint born July 8, 1818 and died September 7, 1881. She married Samuel Scroggins English on May 31, 1836.
•3. Leanah Scott Demint born February 23, 1824 and died February 5, 1856 in Carroll County, KY. She married Jesse Howard Carraco on April 14, 1840 in Carroll County, KY.
•4. Jarrett Demint born May 12, 1827 and died April 29, 1832.
•5. William Demint born ?
Louisville, Kentucky
January 13, 1883
Page 8
An Old Kentucky Citizen.
{To the Editor of the Courier-Journal.}
GHENT, Jan. 11. --- You published in a late issue of your paper a list of persons who have attained very great ages, some of whom are still living, but no mention is made in that list of Mr. William Demint, of Carroll county, Ky., who is now ninety-years old. Mr. Demint was born in January 1784, at the mouth of Beargrass, where Louisville now stands. His father, Mr. Jarrett Demint, told your correspondent, many years since, that his son William was the first white child born where that prosperous city now stands. Mr. William Demint is now living on a tract of land on the south side of Kentucky river on which his father settled very early in this century; hence "Uncle Billy," as he is familiarly called, has lived more than an ordinary lifetime at the same spot, and no more honorable man ever lived in this country. He was the father of Mrs. Col. S. S. English, late of your county, and he survives all his children.
Transcribed by GenealogyGirl. Copy of obituary available upon request.
Courier-Journal
Louisville, Kentucky
April 15, 1883
Page 11
CARROLLTON (Ky.) Democrat: Uncle Billie Demint, of this county, was ninety-nine years old on the 22d of January. He seems to be in better health now than for several years past. Uncle Billie thinks he will live another year and become a centenarian without any trouble and, indeed, the indications are that he will live several years beyond his five score. His sight and hearing have improved very much of late, and he seems more cheerful than he has been for some time past, though he never was anything but holly. All eyes are upon Uncle Billie.
Transcribed by GenealogyGirl. Copy of obituary available upon request.
The Biblical Recorder
Raleigh, North Carolina
May 9, 1883
Page 3
--- William Demint, who has just died in Carroll county, Ky., was the first male white child born in Louisville. He served in the war of 1812 and was 100 years old.
Transcribed by GenealogyGirl. Copy of obituary available upon request.
Family Record
Son of Jarrett DeMint & Martha Price Nuttal. He married Mary "Polly" Scott.
Their children:
•1. Smith Samuel L. Demint born July 16, 1816 and died August 28, 1852 in Carroll County, KY. He married Catherine Turk before 1842.
•2. Nancy Scott Demint born July 8, 1818 and died September 7, 1881. She married Samuel Scroggins English on May 31, 1836.
•3. Leanah Scott Demint born February 23, 1824 and died February 5, 1856 in Carroll County, KY. She married Jesse Howard Carraco on April 14, 1840 in Carroll County, KY.
•4. Jarrett Demint born May 12, 1827 and died April 29, 1832.
•5. William Demint born ?
Gravesite Details
Soldier of the War of 1812
Family Members
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