R. F. THRELKELD is a son of B. L. and Sarah (Anderson) Threlkeld, natives of Virginia and New York, respectively. The father came from his native State in an early day, and settled in Brandenburgh County, Ky. He moved to Livingston County about 1832, and opened the farm on which subject is now living. He was a farmer and mechanic, and died in 1880 at the age of seventy-three years. Subject's mother was a daughter of James Anderson, a native of New York. She died in 1875 at the age of about fifty-four years. Mr. and Mrs. Threlkeld were the parents of twelve children, eight of whom are living—Adaline, Willis, Mary, James, William, Norah, Arminta and R. F. The subject of this sketch was born March 8, 1853, in Livingston County. He remained with his parents until their death, and commenced life for himself as a farmer, at the age of nineteen years. After his parent's death he took possession of the home place, which he now owns. The farm consists of over 200 acres of choice land, the greater part of which is in a high state of cultivation. December 20, 1871, Mr. Threlkeld was married to Serene Owen, daughter of Webb and Mary Owen, of Livingston County. Six children have been born to this union—Infant (deceased), Webb, Ollie, Richard, Lucy and Carrie.
Source: J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin, & G. C. Kniffin. Kentucky. A History of the State. Louisville, KY, Chicago, IL: Battey, 1885. Page 834.