John "Snakebite" Lilly's home, built about 1835, is being restored. John Lilly, along with his family, owned thousands of acres in and around the Ellison Ridge area. His home was, many years later, converted into a barn.
Today I met the new owners: Tinker Kales and his wife Carol. They are painstakingly restoring the home to its original condition. It is amazing what they are doing- without any help!
Carol (pictured with me), the wife, I am distantly related to. She is also a Great Great Great Grandchild to John.
Thank you for the information. John Lilly was my great great great grandfather. My name is John Rakes . His daughter Rhonda married my great great grandfather John Cook. Much Love
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