Jenny (Jennie) Wiley
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Markerman62
N 37° 44.769 W 082° 46.614
17S E 343450 N 4179136
Along KY 321 in front of the Paintsville-Prestonsburg/Combs Field.
Waymark Code: WMNKHP
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/29/2015
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Captured by Indians in present Bland Co., Va., Oct. 1787 or 89. Four children and brother killed. A child born in captivity killed also. Harman party pursued, had to give up. Came here and joined by others built stockade. After nearly a year Mrs. Wiley escaped, followed "dream" to safety here. Reunited with husband in Va. They settled in this county in 1800.
Marker Name: Jenny (Jennie) Wiley
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 735
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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