Robertson County Kentucky

Bratton

Nelson Asbury Bratton (1831–1923)
ByCynthia Kolf January 1, 2026December 30, 2025

Nelson Asbury Bratton’s life story unfolds through census records, family milestones, profound losses, and moments of resilience. From his years of steady family life to the heartbreak of losing two wives and raising children through it all, his story reflects both the challenges and strength of 19th-century rural Kentucky.

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Matilda “Tillie” Wiggins Fuller (1876–1953)
ByCynthia Kolf December 18, 2025

Matilda “Tillie” Wiggins Fuller lived through nearly eight decades of change, from rural Kentucky farm life to the city streets of Newport. Her story is told through census records, family memory, and the quiet work of keeping a home through generations of transition.

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