James R Columbia

At the end of World War I, the United States joined an "Allied Intervention" based at Archangel, Russia, ultimately sending over 6,000 American troops to serve under overall British command. Assigned a mission to protect storehouses of munitions and supplies from German forces, the Americans of the 339th Infantry Regiment and its support units were instead thrown into combat in the middle of a Russian civil war - the only American troops ever to fight Russian troops on Russian soil. Though the 339th was a Michigan-based regiment, by circumstance over 220 Kentuckians, representing 106 of the state's 120 counties, were assigned to this force. For the first time, their particular story is presented, using their diaries, letters, articles from their hometown newspapers, and resources that were previously unavailable for nearly a century. Seventeen of the Kentuckians lost their lives as a result of this posting, and many more were injured, several being permanently disabled. Many were decorated for valor in action, including one "Distinguished Service Cross" and one "Silver Star" - the latter being presented to the soldier's descendants over a century after the fact.

250+ local newspaper reports from the annual Independence Day Celebration and "Old Settlers Reunion" homecoming for Mason, Lewis & Fleming Counties, held at Historic Ruggles Campground in Lewis County, Kentucky.

A compilation of 540+ articles, reprinted primarily from five special Industrial, Business and Education editions of the Maysville (Kentucky) "Public Ledger" newspaper published on Thursday, January 18, 1900; Monday, September 02, 1901; Saturday, December 12, 1908; Monday, April 12, 1909; and Saturday, April 09, 1910.

This volume is part of a two-volume set that contains over 1,000 local and national articles, from historical newspapers and other publications, relating to the pioneer history of the area of northeastern Kentucky known as the "Buffalo Trace," including the counties of Mason, Bracken, Fleming, Robertson and Lewis, and the adjacent Ohio counties of Adams and Brown.

This volume is part of a two-volume set that contains over 1,000 local and national articles, from historical newspapers and other publications, relating to the pioneer history of the area of northeastern Kentucky known as the "Buffalo Trace," including the counties of Mason, Bracken, Fleming, Robertson and Lewis, and the adjacent Ohio counties of Adams and Brown.

600+ newspaper articles from the Historic Ruggles Camp Meeting in Lewis County, Kentucky, covering the period 1882-1922. Founded in 1873, Ruggles Camp & Retreat Center is the oldest United Methodist Camp in Kentucky. It provides a unique ministry to churches of all denominations in Northeastern Kentucky. The annual Ruggles Camp Meeting celebrates its 142nd anniversary in July 2015. 434 pages.

The Buffalo Trace area - Mason, Bracken, Fleming, Robertson & Lewis counties in northeastern Kentucky, and Adams, Brown & Clermont counties in southwestern Ohio - occupies a unique place in Civil War history. On the borders of North & South, East and West, Slave & Free, Union & Confederate - emotions ran high in a conflict that became known as "The Brothers War," as families and communities chose sides. As we observe the 150th anniversary of the end of this armed conflict, it makes sense to reflect on how our ancestors thought and acted during this crucial time in our national history. Their involvement might surprise you. Over 650 contemporary articles from local and national newspapers illustrate this local history, and serve to remind us of our ancestors opinions, choices and sacrifices. 356 pages.