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James Forgy-Pioneer

Born in Ireland, 1752; fought in the Revolutionary War under General Francis Marion. One of first settlers in N. Logan County, Ky., 1794. Charter member Caney Fork and Concord churches. Died 1828. Grandson, James N. Forgy, 1826-1923, built early grist mill on Muddy River. Established Forgytown (Quality); built the Quality Church of Christ. Buried there. Presented by William H. Forgy Wood.