Book Synopsis
Edward Neely (ca. 1770-1829) moved from Orange County, New York to Logan County, Kentucky in 1804 and served as the first sheriff of Simpson County, Kentucky from 1819 to 1821. Where did he live after he moved to Logan County? This book discusses this topic, covering details of his life and family. The author also discusses the family of Edward’s uncle, Kentucky pioneer James Neely (ca. 1740-1822), who moved from New York to Kentucky in the 1770s, eventually settling in Logan County, Kentucky in 1797, and includes insights learned from modern DNA studies confirming the Norse and Scottish origins of the early New York Neelys.