Frederick Fleming - b. 1821, D. 1878

My G-G-Grandpa... Frederick Fleming’s burial site located in Hemphill Cemetery, Jackhorn, Letcher Co., KY. It is believed he was the first person buried in the cemetery. More than likely he lived somewhere near his gravesite and choose to be buried on the hill not far from the homeplace.

Was born in Floyd County, KY. Married Anna Wright somewhere in Pike County on June 18, 1940. Apparently they lived in both Pike and Letcher counties for the most of their lives.

Fred received a land grant on May 23, 1846 for 50 acres on Boon Fork of Letcher County, KY. It is nearly impossible to determine exactly where this land may have been located. He received the land through a land warrant and the property was surveyed on the 17th day of February, 1946. The only identify marks listed in the land warrant is the mention of Boon Fork of the north fork of the Kentucky River and Camping Hollow. To this day, no one has identified Camping Hollow. The area could have been very large. Land warrants sometime only included a few hundred feet along side the riverbed. It was assumed that the mountains above were included.

Nancy Anna Wright was born in 1820. She is buried in the Johnson Cemetery, Speight, KY. She passed away on November 18, 1901. She was the daughter of Joel M. Wright and Susannah. Some believe he father wasn't Joel.