Interview with Douglas Morton, October 31, 1991

Interview Summary

Douglas Morton, a lifelong resident of Cane Creek, begins the interview by providing a timeline of his life. Morton's family history is also considered. His childhood is detailed, which was spent both in Powell County, and in Covington, Kentucky for a brief period of time. The operations of Morton's childhood farm, and the community of Cane Creek are detailed. The livelihoods of his grandfathers are also mentioned. The education of Morton and his siblings is also described. The interviewee's daily life, such as his parents and their level of discipline are also examined. Religion and wedding customs in the area are then shared. How Morton received healthcare as a child is explained. Lastly, the interviewee gives a sketch of his childhood farm in Powell County, Kentucky (the county in which Cane Creek is located in).

Interview Keyword

Bench fields Cane Creek (Ky.) Corn feed Covington (Ky.) Erosion control Farm fencing Grist mills Heritage farms Hog farming Horseshoe games Hunting Natural gas exploitation Natural gas fertilizers Powell County (Ky.) Railroad tie production Rural marketing Farming Kentucky Farms Sawmills Jobs

Interview LC Subject

Agriculture--Kentucky Country life Family farms Farm life. Childhood Education Agriculture

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