Kentucky Trivia
On October 13, 1779, the Virginia legislature began to execute a plan and formed a committee, Virginia Land Commission, to resolve proper ownership of the lands in the new territory. The commission traveled from fort to fort and awarded land to settlers who could prove their valid claims. These actions help increase the stability of the area and migration began to rise from the East. A healthy ’79 corn crop also helped.
A History of the Daniel Boone National Forest, 1770-1970 By Robert F. Collins
October 13, 1952, Army PFC Mearl L. Harp from Barren County died fighting in the Korean War.
October 13, 1966, Army SP5 Darius E. Brown from Beattyville died fighting in the Vietnam War.
October 13, 1968, Army SP4 David L. Lockard from Louisville died fighting in the Vietnam War.