This is the Logan County, Kentucky courthouse in Russellville, Kentucky. The Maulding family came to what would become Logan County in the fall of 1780 settling just north of the Kentucky - Tennessee border along the Red River. Over time they became quite prominent citizens in the county. Our ancestor Ambrose was named magistrate for the first court of the county which was held at his brother Richard's home in 1792. Their brother Morton Maulding was elected as the first representative from Logan County serving in the Kentucky Legislature. Morton's Gap, Kentucky is named for him. The youngest brother West was elected sheriff in 1792 and was reelected to the post many times.
Before a courthouse was built there was a cemetery in this block. Several Mauldings were buried there. There is no trace of the cemetery left.
The Maulding family probably would have stayed in Logan County had they not found themselves crosswise of the Ewing family who came into political favor there. Ambrose moved to Christian County in 1808 and was in Hamilton County, Illinois by 1815. Morton moved to Hopkins County by 1810 and Richard returned to Tennessee. West's family stayed through 1830. They may have moved to Texas.
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