Hearne History - Page 697

HEARNE HISTORY Oct. 25, 1893. Children: John S. born Aug. 21, 1894. Henrietta, born Feb. 5, 1897. Anna May, born Nov. 17, 1899. Louella, born May 9, 1901, and Geo. William, born Mar. 11, 1905. May Forsee born July 12, 1870, married Rev. Wm. Edward Mitchell, Pastor of Baptist church at Pembroke, Ky. Sixth child, Margaret, born Feb. 20, 1837, married Thomas P. Herndon, Mar. 30, 1854. Two children: Lizzie Rhett and Horace. Lizzie Rhett, born Feb. 8, 1855; married Evan E. Settle, Oct. 1875. Mr. Settle was one of the most brilliant lawyers Kentucky ever produced, and withal and humble and consistent Christian and member of Baptist Church. He represented the old Ashland district (Henry Clay's) many years, and was the member when he died. Children: Mary, Maggie or Margaret, Evan E., Eunice, Horace and Harriett. Mary, born Aug. 4, 1876, married Oct. 18, 1898, Rev. Jesse C. Caldwell, and have one child, Elizabeth, born Feb. 29, 1904. Margaret, born Sept. 20, 1878, married June 22, 1898, Joseph W. Cunningham, and have one child, Settle, born Aug. 6, 1901. Evan E., Jr., born Aug. 20, 1880; Eunice, born May 21, 1882; Horace H., born Mar. 5, 1889 and Harriett, born Oct. 17, 1892.

The funeral of Congressman Evan E. Settle took place at Owenton, Ky., Sunday, from the Baptist church. The church was filled to overflowing, and many persons filled the yards and streets surrounding the building. Many distinguished friends were present, among them Senator Blackburn, Senator Goebel, Ira Julian, Thomas R. Gordon and others. Those of the Congressional Committee present were Senator Lindsay, of Kentucky; Congressman Griffith, of Indiana; Berry, of Kentucky; Needham, of California, and Elkins, of Minnesota. Pastor W. E. Mitchell conducted the services and first called on Rev. J. W. Waldrop, of Owen county, an intimate friend and companion of Mr. Settle, who paid tribute to him as a husband and father. His family, he said, was his heaven and around them clustered his sweetest visions and dreams. Judge Charles Strother then made a few remarks in behalf of the Owenton bar and tendered to the bereaved family the sympathy of that profession. He was followed by Senator Lindsay, who had been selected as representative of the Congressional Committee. Senator Lindsay's