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GRADY , JOHNSON
Looking for any info on Otha GRADY, son of George Washington GRADYand Rachel JOHNSON Otha has the following siblings: Nora, Annie,Lillie, Delia, Brian, and Flora. Otha married Vivian SCHILDER. Placeand date unknown. They lived in Chicago around 1932-1948.
Gene Grady Jr
GGRADY5274@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Aug 31 20:35:44 EDT 1998
ROMINE/STINNETT/YEAROUT
Are there any descendants out there of Isaac and Lily ROMINE? Residedin Knoxville, Knox county. Also looking for descendants of WILLIAMand EDNA YEAROUT STINNETT. I have a cousin of my Grandfather namedROBERT STINNETT, who owned a coal yard in Knoxville, Knox County. Hiswife was PEARL, and he was involved in a lawsuit with a cannery,possibly stokley. Aka "Big Bob". Any help is greatly appreciated.Thanks so muchElizabeth
elizabeth
Werhere42@aol.co m
Submitted on Sun Aug 30 19:06:22 EDT 1998
PRICE, MCNAIR
Seeking names of parents of Martha PRICE who married James MCNAIR1773, lived in Sullivan Co. until ca 1794 , lived in Knox Co. fromthen until their deaths in Knox Co in 1817.
Betty Jaekle -- 6660 Huntley Lane N, Naples, FL 34104
edjaekle@naples.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 30 17:33:04 EDT 1998
SHANNON, SCARBOROUGH
Searching for marrage date of Charles SHANNON and PrudenceSCARBOROUGH.Prudence SCARBOROUGH was daughter of James and Amelia SCARBOROUGH.Also interested in birth dates of their children:Katherine SHANNON,Amelia SHANNON,William SHANNON.
Ron Vaughn -- PSC 2, Box 5687, APO, AE 09012
vaughn@kiss.de
Submitted on Sun Aug 30 17:11:21 EDT 1998
LEE, LEA, RABY
Searching for any info on William Christian LEE(A), b. abt 1866 inKnox County, m. Martha RABY, 6/13/1897, she was from Louisville, KY. William descends from Samuel LEA(E), b. abt 1830, TN and Frances L.RABY, m. 12/26/1850, in Knox County. William's gFather was Permeth(pn) LEA(E), b. abt 1805 in TN. I believe Permeth's wife was born inVA and his father was William LEA, b. abt 1782. Will share info.
Michael T. Elliott
eldog@erols.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 30 14:02:59 EDT 1998
NELSON, NORRIS, WHITE, HENRY, ROBINSON, SHIELDS, BELL
Southy NELSON; John NELSON; veterans of Am. Rev; By 1778, Southysettled in E.TN In 1797, bought land from Henry SHIELDS onNolachuckey; Southy NELSON Jr., d. abt 1836, Wash. Co., his children:Henry, John (m. Tabetha KINDLE, 1823, Greene Co.), William Riley,Polly, David, Elijah/Elisha (b. 1790; m. Elizabeth HENRY?), andAarva.Also John NELSON; b. 1792 in TN, m. Jane, b 1796 in TN. He had 4 or 5kids, incl. William Walker NELSON; b. 1828. Also, George WHITE m.Salley NELSON, Wash. Co. 1815; His parents were Daniel WHITE &Margaret (BELL) WHITE; George’s son was William Nelson WHITE poss. b.1825. Also, children of Elisha & Elizabeth NELSON: Joshua, b. 1810,m. Sarah NORRIS, b. 1838; James, b. Abt. 1813; Moses, b. Abt.1815-16, m. Rebecca NORRIS; Sterling, b. Abt. 1816, m. Susannah "AuntSalley" NORRIS, b. 1819; Henry, b. 1818, m. Elizabeth Parker(ROBINSON); Sarah "Sally," b. 1821, m. John NORRIS, b.1819. Any infoon any of above appreciated.
John Warren -- 67 First Street, Albany, NY 12210
JWarren102@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 30 00:06:55 EDT 1998
CROCKETT,FLESHEART
Looking for any information on William CROCKETT m. Mary PollyFLESHEART Nov.1811. I have information forward from him but none toestablish his identity. He would have been born 1750-1790. Mary'smother was a WYSONG from Botetourt County Virginia.
Donna Mowery
dmowery@prodigy.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 29 09:34:28 EDT 1998
THOMAS
Looking for an exact birth date of June L. THOMAS. Was married in WI8/23/1944 stating she was 20 years old. So around 1924 would be herbirth date. Parents were Roland D. THOMAS & Henrietta Oleson.
Deb Miller
GGMDAM@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 29 20:52:28 EDT 1998
SINGLETON, BIRD
JOHN CHRISTOPHER SINGLETON i am searching for the parents of thisSingleton, married SOPHRONI BIRD, they were in Knoxville area in1890.
arlene singleton phillips
momajp@webtv.net
Submitted on Sat Aug 29 16:21:42 EDT 1998
MARSHALL
Hello. I'm looking to make contact with others who are researchingthe MARSHALL surname in Knox & Anderson counties in TN. Especiallylooking for all descendents of Richard & Fanny MARSHALL, Mark &Martha MARSHALL, Hardy & Jane MARSHALL, and Stephen W. & FrancesMARSHALL. Just started researching these counties so my data islimited. Thanks for helping me..if you can. These most likely diedprior to 1900. Anita
Anita
melzo1@msn.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 29 12:27:26 EDT 1998
ALLEN
I'm the granddaughter of Aolza ALLEN and Irma Allen of Maryville.I'minquiring on anyone that can tell me anything about the ALLEN side ofmy family. My grandfather was from Knoxville. He's father and motherwere William and LuCindy Allen, he had two brother's Walter and HodgeAllen. Any information would be helpful. Allen's of Knoxville are amystery to all my father's brothers and sisters nobody knows anythingpast my g grandfather William Allen. Please Help if you can.
Donna Allen -- RR 7 Box 3420, Palymra, VA 22963
bowmanandco@mindspring.com
Submitted on Fri Aug 28 21:26:49 EDT 1998
MAYES, VINEYARD, SPAIN OR SPANN
I am interested in the Gardner Mayes who married February 23, 1803 inKnox County to Miss Catherine Vineyard (Book 1, page 98). Is thisany connection to the Jane Mayes who married Thomas B. Spain or Spannin Knox County on April 15, 1808. Do they connect with the Mayesfamily of Amelia County, Virginia?
Kevin Ladd
whp@lcc.net
Submitted on Fri Aug 28 12:08:24 EDT 1998
AKBRIDGE, NEAL
AM TRYING TO FIND OUT ABOUT MARTHA AKBRIDGE WHO WAS MARRIED TO JAMESA. NEAL ON 3/16/1880. I AM TRYING TO DETERMINE IF THIS JAMES A. NEALIS THE SAME ONE MARRIED TO MARY PEDIGO IN 1886 AND LUCINDA MCDONELLIN1911. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
Debbie Purnell
purnell@pacbell.net
Submitted on Fri Aug 28 01:21:36 EDT 1998
NIPPER, TIPTON, DUNLAP, GRUBB
Searching for information on the family of Nancey Jane TIPTON whomarried William NIPPER on 1/23/1886. Also looking for family ofAaron DUNLAP, married to Lucretia DUNLAP (maiden name not known). Nancey later married ? GRUBB, who had possibly been a preacher. Nancey died in 1965 in Concord TN.
Jeffrey Nipper
JEF4161@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 27 22:16:41 EDT 1998
FOX,LEGER
I am looking for information on Adonigah D. FOX born Oct 13, 1841 inTN. Exact location is not known for sure, but possibly Knox, Greene,Hawkins, Sevier or Claiborne Co.'s. A Civil War veteran he served inthe 8th Tenn Vol. Cavalry under Bible (I believe this is a Unionunit). He later moved to Knox Co., KY and married Martha LEGER in1865.
Vern Smith
jetdesignr@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 27 18:42:47 EDT 1998
MYERS
Hello :) I'm Virginia (Ginny) MYERS. I'm looking for anyone whoknows a Stella May MYERS. She was 100% Cherokee. MYERS was hermarried name I don't know her madin name. She married my ggranddadEarl Thomas MYERS Sr. My granddad Earl Thomas MYERS Jr. had adaughter named Betty Lee Myers who was givin to Earl Sr. & Stella.They are both no longer w/ us but Betty is still living in KnoxvilleTN I believe. I know she was married to a fellow from the Navy at onetime but I don't know if she is still married to him or what hermarried name might be. Betty would be in her fiftys now I believe.She is a long lost aunt I've never seen and would like to meet! Ifanyone knows these names I've mentioned PLEASE e-mail me or wright orcall me w/ any info you might have. Thank-you Ginny.(813) 717-7786
Ginny Myers -- PO Box 1761, Valrico, FL 33595
GinnyM10@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Aug 26 20:48:07 EDT 1998
AIKMAN
I am searching for information on Albert A. AIKMAN. He came to Texasaround 1860 from Tennessee at about 45 years of age. The only leadwe have been able to find is a record of marriages of Aikman familiesin Knox County around 1807 to 1816. Could he be the son of JamesAIKMAN, Thomas AIKMAN or William AIKMAN. He joined the ConfederateArmy in Texas in January 1864 at 48 years of age and later marriedLouisa Lott Cohron in Texas. If anyone has any information on AlbertA. AIKMAN please contact me, Billie Aikman at debugman@eaze.net. Anyinformation will be appreciated.
Billie L. Aikman -- 1106 W. Jones, Stephenville, TX 76401
debugman@eaze.net
Submitted on Wed Aug 26 19:55:20 EDT 1998
HOOD, BAILEY, JOHNSON
Searching for the parents and siblings of James Wesley Hood, b. 1815,Knox County, TN.; d. Sept. 7, 1890, Roane County, TN. Buried HoodCemetary, Roane County, TN. M. Anne Morrison Bailey, Jan. 7, 1842,Roane County TN. They had 10 children.
Judy Watson
jawanderer@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Tue Aug 25 19:44:25 EDT 1998
KIRKPATRICK
I am looking for any information on William Elijah KIRKPATRICK whom Ibelieve was born in Knox County, Tn. I have no dates of birth etc.but he married Rebecca Jane Manning. Thanks.
Mike Dunlap
md-cd_1@juno.com
Submitted on Tue Aug 25 18:09:52 EDT 1998
ADAIR, JOHN
We are trying to locate a genealogy of this founder of the State ofTN to see if he is related to the John Adair who came to Ohio in thelate 1790-1800 period. We see he is also the founder of what wasBlount College and is now University of Tennessee. Can anybody giveus a citation or lead.
Bruce E Warnock
BEWarnock@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Aug 25 09:04:48 EDT 1998
KINZEL, JOHN CHRISTOPHER
Looking for naturalization papers on John Christopher KINZEL inKnoxville from Germany about 1841 or 42. wife is Sophia Anna KINZEL.stayed at Ramsey house when he came to TN
Richard Wright
Ldw392@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Aug 24 13:13:10 EDT 1998
MCGHEE
Looking for info on Amos Frank MCGHEE, born and death date unknown.Married Margaret Louise HELEUS, born and death date unknown. Had 4children,Dorothy, Ann, Margaret and Amos Jr.Margaret and Ann were adopted out at age 5 and 6. Margaret is lookingfor birth sister and brother. Also she is wanting to find out moreabout her parents. He was born in Knoxville Tenn. and mother was bornin Burlington NC. If anyone has any info please send.
Cindi Helton
helton@hci.net
Submitted on Mon Aug 24 10:52:13 EDT 1998
BORDEN (BOURDEN,BURDEN,BIRDEN) HUDSON
Knox County TN query: I am looking for William BORDEN(BOURDEN,BURDEN,BIRDEN),b 1765 in VA, m Eleanor HUDSON 27 Jan 1794 inKnox County, TN,moved onto Washington County,Arkansas. Wouldappreciate any help.
Joe N. Cannon, Jr.` -- 2112 Austin St., Bay City, TX 77414
jcannon@sat.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 23 17:33:36 EDT 1998
ANDERSON
Searching for James ANDERSON Senior. Was he the Rev.War soldier mar.Hester ANDERSON,drew pension in Bedford Co. died there in 1835? Orwashe resident Knox Co.who married Elizabeth_____ and had 8 children? Ornone of above? My James ANDERSON Junior mar.Anne Ford(dau.of Joseph &Mary Ann MAXEY FORD)1818,Knox Co.was in War 1812. Children believedtobe:Margaret,Mary Jane,Sally,Edward Wiat,Matthew Nelson,Martha,Anna &Joseph. Any help appreciated on search for right James ANDERSON Sen.
Dona MCGOWAN TAYLOR -- 680 McKelvy Road, Camden , TN 38320-4811
adtaylor@usit.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 23 04:53:19 EDT 1998
JONES
I am looking for information about Joseph Paul Jones father of JosephEdward Jones. I believe (from what I've been told) that a field insouth Knoxville is named after Joseph Paul Jones. It is called JoJones Field. I believe he had been a groundskeeper for theUniversity of Tennessee for a very long while. It is located off ofcowell ste se. I would appreciate any information on the field'shistory and any info on these Jones'.
Danielle L. Kilcrease
danielle@glasspider.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 23 04:35:01 EDT 1998
COOPER
I am searching for information on Joseph COOPER, born ca. 1815,possibly in Knox CO. He married Elizabeth CHILES there on 27 Oct1836. Their three children (Elbert, Martha A., and Joseph Gideon)were born there from 1837-1841. Then Joseph died ca. 1842. Grasping at straws, I found William and Elizabeth COOPER inKnox CO at that time period. William was the only Cooper in Knox in1830 and Elizabeth was there as a head of household in 1840. Doesanyone know about them or about Joseph Cooper?
Judy Dixon
dixonj@ipa.net
Submitted on Sat Aug 22 23:43:48 EDT 1998
NEELEY, GAMBLE, ARMSTRONG
I would appreciate any information on the marriages of Ada(Adra)MayNEELY to ? GAMBLE, and to Earl Newman ARMSTRONG. Ada was mygrandmother and was married twice before she married my grandfather(Lee Roy WILLIAMS). Just starting my research. Any help will begreatly appreciated!
Kathy Wade -- 908 Hermitage Ridge, Hermitage, TN 37076
wadejr@home.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 22 11:02:35 EDT 1998
BOWMAN, JACK, MICHAELS, HUDSON, NEWMAN
I would like to correspond with descendants of John B0WMAN, b.,about 1775/80, d. about 1815, in Knox co., TN, and Peggy JACK, hiswife. Margaret "Peggy" Jack was born in 1780, daughter probably ofJeremiah Jack. Their children were: (1) Samuel, b. 1801, d. after1844, of St. Louis, MO; (2) Mary "Polly, b. 1802, m. Frederick A.MICHEALS (my line), (3) Ann, b. about 1804, d. 1844, m. ObadiahHUDSON, (4) Elizabeth, b. about 1805, d. after 1844, m. CharlesNEWMAN; and (5) John, b. 1812, d. after 1855, m. Milly --?--. JohnBowman died about 1815. Was it his wife Margaret Bowman who marriedan Edmund NEWMAN, in 1822 in Knox co,?
Barbara Bartels -- 377 Hwy 12 W, Pomeroy, WA 99347
bdbarte@pomeroy-wa.com
Submitted on Fri Aug 21 17:42:29 EDT 1998
FOSTER
Looking for any info on a HORACE FOSTER, B. 1810 in NY who m. anELIZABETH DUGGER in Roane Co in 1842. They lived in Blount Co. andlater Knox Co. They produced these children: HORACE L., URSULA,SAMUEL, ALICE, FRANKLIN D., MARTHA, and MARY L. After 1864, heremarried to a HATTY (?). Any info on anyone in this family ordescendents will be greatly appreciated.
Pat Ross
PRoss93191@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Aug 21 10:19:00 EDT 1998
STAHALL
Searching for parents of STAHALL, Zoe. Born in Knoxville about 1894and married Phillip A. OGDEN of Atlanta, Georgia. Thanks!
Julia Zoe Roush
jroush8719@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 20 23:07:21 EDT 1998
FRANKLIN, MULVANEY
Seeking info on THOMAS FRANKLIN b. 1835 TN, m. abt 1855 to REBECCAMATILDA HARPER, d/o RICHARD H. HARPER & NANCY ANN FORD of ClaiborneCo, TN. Parents of Thomas Franklin were THOMAS FRANKLIN b. 1804 EastVA, d. bef 1880 prob MO, m. 15 Dec 1824 Knox Co, TN to ELIZAMULVANEY, b. 1802 TN, d. aft 1880. Fairly certain Thomas and Rebeccaended up in Mercer Co, MO.
Barbara Bower
bowerb@eustis.army.mil
Submitted on Thu Aug 20 22:23:55 EDT 1998
BROWN, ISAAC DECATUR, RACHEL, JOHN, NANCY
I am researching BROWN Family. Isaac Decatur Brown, ca.1842-46 inBlount County, East Tennessee. Rachel Brown, ca. 1811, possibly hismother; Nancy Brown, ca b. 1853, possibly his sister. Many familymembers named John, Samuel, Nancy, Rachel down through the years.Blount Cty grew out of Knox in 1795.
Marilyn
SHLC@Marin.org
Submitted on Thu Aug 20 21:57:22 EDT 1998
FRENCH/KOONTZ
Researching FRENCH and KOONTZ families of Knox and Blount Counties. Peter FRENCH b. about 1770 Germany, d. 9 Mar 1849, buried in NewSalem Methodist Church Cemetery. His wife was Rosanna RUHL, b. 1773Germany, d. 1830, also buried in New Salem. Peter FRENCH and Rosannahad: Katrina FRENCH; George FRENCH 1795-1877; Sarah Jane FRENCH b.1797; Michael FRENCH 1799-1867, married Dorothy KOONTZ 1802-1879;Jacob FRENCH 1799-1882, married Sarah KOONTZ; Frederick FRENCH, b.1801; William FRENCH; and Peter FRENCH 1805-1896. Any assistanceappreciated.
Roy Siple
rsiple@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 20 10:14:08 EDT 1998
CHILDRESS
MITCHELL CHILDRESS, SR. (1750-1844)MITCHELL CHILDRESS, SR., born 1750 in Henrico Co, VA, died September1844, in Knox Co, TN. He married (1) HANNAH WEBB in Amherst Co, VAca 1768, and (2) RACHEL HENDRIX in March 1815, in Knox Co, TN. RACHEL HENDRIX was daughter of GARRETT HENDRIX.MITCHELL CHILDRESS, SR. was Revolutionary War veteran having foughtat the Battle of King's Mountain along with his brother, JOHNCHILDRESS.Searching for children of MITCHELL CHILDRESS, SR. by both wives andtheir descendants.
Ann B.Chambless
abc@HiWAAY.net
Submitted on Wed Aug 19 22:34:56 EDT 1998
CARTER
James Thurlow CARTER, sons James Howard CARTER (b. appx 1929, d.1973) (also son Jack E., dtr. Martha Carol), sons James Howard,Jr.(b.1961), & John Patrick (b.1965). Any information would beappreciated.
James H. (Jimmy) Carter, Jr
jcarter824@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Aug 18 22:39:50 EDT 1998
HACKNEY, LEVI
Would like any information on Charles P Hackney whom marriedElizabethW. Levi May 18.1819 in Knox County Tenn. Does anyone know who theirparents were or where they are from.
J.Stevens
lilljo@fuse.net
Submitted on Tue Aug 18 22:21:26 EDT 1998
MILLS,WALKER
I am looking for the parents of Jonathan Mills born about 1818 in Tn.He married Jane Walker in Knox County Tn. on Oct.16,1833. They are inthe town of Knoxville in the 1850 census, they list six children as follows: James M.,Jacob W., Sally Ann, Hannah R.S.N., William B., andEmpriam B. Mills. I would also like to find Jane's parents, she wasborn in Va. about 1815.
J.Stevens
lilljo@fuse.net
Submitted on Tue Aug 18 22:08:16 EDT 1998
HICKMAN
Trying to find information on my gg-grandfather Francis "Frank"HICKMAN who was b. abt 1810 in possibly Grainger Co., TN or Knox Co.,TN. Migrated up through VA to Lawrence Co., KY. According to the 1880census Francis' father was from MD. Francis married Matilda Salyers.I have no information on Francis HICKMAN. Any help would be greatlyappreciated.
David Hickman
djchick@ameritech.net
Submitted on Tue Aug 18 19:39:52 EDT 1998
ROREX, TAYLOR
I am trying to find any decendents of James TAYLOR (my G-grandfather)James had a son named William Grant TAYLOR born 1875-May 6 inKnoxville Tenn. He also had a daughter named Anna born around 1883in Knoxville Tenn. Anna married a man with the last name of ROREX.If there is any one with the sir name ROREX left in Tenns. pleasecontact me. Anna and Mr. ROREX moved to Cincinnati, Oh with myGrandfather Willam Grant TAYLOR around 1900.
DORIS A. TURNER -- 940 HALESWORTH DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45240
DTURNER808@AOL.COM
Submitted on Tue Aug 18 13:34:24 EDT 1998
BEANS,CLARK
I am looking for any information on Henry A. BEAN born about 1820,married Harriett E. CLARK Sept. 3,1860 Knox Co. Tenn. Does anyoneknow who Henry's or Harriett's parents are.
J.Stevens
lilljo@fuse.net
Submitted on Mon Aug 17 22:25:35 EDT 1998
DAMEWOOD/DAINWOOD/DAMEWALD/DAMODE/DAENWOOD/TAME WOOD
Seeking descendants of Malachi Damewood, and his brothers Boston (whodied in Rutherford Co. and owned land in Humphreys), Robert (who wastaxed in Robertson), Jacob (who went to Maury Co. Tenn, Henry (wholived in Frederick Co. Virg.. Malachi/Melchior/MichaelDamewood/Tamewood owned land in Botetourt Co. Vir. in 1772 and paidtaxes with brother Boston Daemwood. They both came to Tenn. Bostonand his sons Henry, George, John W. went to Humphreys and Robertson,Malachi followed his sons Henry, John, Jacob (died 1812). A brotherRobert Damewood, went to Robertson. They are children of ChristianDamewald who arrived in Philadelphia, Penn. on the ship Francis andElizabeth, from Roterdam, Holland,german immigrant 21 Sep 1742. Boston Damewood on his Rev. War application tells that he was bornnear the Schuykill River in Pennsylvania before coming to Virginia. He served from 1776-1784 in Vir., in Illinois, and also served inKentucky Mtd. Vol. in 1795. Malachi Damewood left son James Damewoodback in Botetour
Leatha A. Betts
jlabetts@burgoyne.com
Submitted on Mon Aug 17 18:45:41 EDT 1998
CLACK
Does anyone have access to the Knox County Wills who might be willingto transcribe one for me? I'm interested in the one for WilliamCLACK dated 1801. Will reimburse for expenses.
Edna Clack
woodchippy@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Aug 17 08:52:48 EDT 1998
PRESSNELL
I'm looking for Elisha Austin & Isaac PRESSNELL sons of Shadrach &Arminta Austin PRESSNELL found in 1870 Knox Co. census index. Anyinformation on this family would be greatly appreciated.Thanks!
Joyce Watson
jpwatson@centuryinter.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 16 19:17:19 EDT 1998
BULLOCK,BARGER
8/16/98 CARL BARGER (cbarger@seark.net)Hello:My name is Carl Barger. I am researching my Gr-Gr-Grandfather, AllenBARGER and his wife Nancy BULLOCK. I would like to know if NancyBULLOCK may have come from your county. I think she may have marriedAllen BARGER sometime around 1830-35. Allen lived in BLEDSOE Co.during the 1837-39 years. He and Nancy had two children that werelisted in the 1840 federal census for Ripley Co. Mo. Both childrengave that they were born in Tn. I would like any information oneither Allen or Nancy. Also, on John BARGER and Pointer BARGER whoalso were in Bledsoe Co. in the 1840 federal census. I also thinkthat Nancy's father may have been Joseph BULLOCK. Please check yourrecords and respond should you find a connection.Carl Barger, Superintendent of the Warren Public Schools, Warren,Arkansas.
Carl Barger -- 315 East Cedar, Warren, AR 71671
cbarger@seark.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 16 17:40:49 EDT 1998
GILL
I am seeking information about a man named Butler GILL born in oraround Knoxville at the turn of this century.
Laura Gill Berry
laura_berry@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 16 13:20:09 EDT 1998
MAGGOTT/MAGET, MEEK, TAYLOR
William Maggott/Maget, died before 1850, Knox Co., TN married Aug.26,1806 Knox Co. to Martha Taylor, born 1791 and had 1)Hugh B.Maggott/Maget, b. c1810, Knox Co., TN, d.there 1844 m. Feb.2, 1826,Knox to Jane Meek, b.1810, possilbly the dau of Thomas Meek and NancyBowen; 2)William m. Nancy Little 1830; 3) Gainum C., d.1849;4)Samuel, b.1849; 5)James, b.1815 m. Mary; 6)Calvin, b.1820 m. 1842,Grainger Co., TN Elizabeth J. KennonName has been associated with Maggert, and info appreciated.Richard S. Boswell1005 W. Dorothy St.Lakeland, FL 33815-4416
Richard S. Boswell -- 1005 W. Dorothy St., Lakeland, FL 33815-4416
Rinkitink@prodigy.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 16 07:28:32 EDT 1998
MCFALL/MCFALLS
Looking for info on Charles Mcfalls m. Nancy Elizabeth Kitts abt.1876. According to the Knox Co. 1900 & 1910 census, they had 5children. Only 2 names I have are Gracy & Elsie. Elsie had adaughter, Louisa,(my g-grandmother).This is all the info I have, asthere are no living relative of my line. Any info greatlyappriciated.
Cindy
ceejay@mich.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 15 21:13:42 EDT 1998
JAMES, MORGAN
Hello! I am hoping that someone can help with my search, for myancesters. My g-grandfather was Alex Morgan, his death was is hersonor knoxville, TN. He was 1/2 indian. He spoke german as one of hisflunet languages, and could do sign language. I don't have a clue asto he married. His mother's name was Amelia, emilia James.(I amunsure of the first name spelling.) she was full blooded indian. Sheventured east from oklahoma by wagon train, from a reservation in thepanhandle of oklahoma. An later settled in TN. Anyone who might beable to help please e-mail me... thanks..
Pamela
ladydet@provide.n et
Submitted on Sat Aug 15 17:19:44 EDT 1998
WATKINS, WILMETH, WHITTAKER
Seeking information on ROSELLA WILMETH or WHITTAKER. She was bornApril 1931 to Essie WATKINS and Robert WILMETH. Her mother died 18April 1931 and she was adopted by a WHITTAKER family from Mascot, Tn.Mr. WHITTAKER'S nickname was "Snake". All other efforts to find herwas been fruitless. Please, if anyone knows anything about Rosella,contact me.
ARLENE PURKEY WATKINS -- 1662 Knowling Loop Rd., Talbott, TN 37877
watkins@4usit.net
Submitted on Sat Aug 15 11:33:04 EDT 1998
DOUGLAS(S), ROUTH
Looking for the origins of Alexander DOUGLASS, b. 1801 TN, d. 1854/55in Sevier Co. He married Rhoda Routh on 14 Nov 1820 in Knox County,and had children at Paw Paw Hollow, Sevier Co. Would appreciate anyinformation on Alexander's origins. I have a list of somedescendants.
Elaine Wilson
gooday@ssisp.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 13 21:47:59 EDT 1998
ROMINES,LOVEDAY,RUSSELL,SHULTZ
I am also trying to find my grandmother's family out of Knox andSevier Co. Her name is Lula Mae Belle ROMINES BROCK. Her father wasSam ROMINES married to Laura Jane LOVEDAY. Sam's father was BillROMINES married to Betty RUSSELL. Laura Jane's father was TennesseeLOVEDAY married to Annie SHULTZ. I do not have any dates or familyother than this. Any help is appreciated.
Alice Brock
abrock3725@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 13 19:41:02 EDT 1998
BROCK,SOUTHERD,TATE
I am trying to find info on my grandfathers family from Tenn. I wastold he lived in Sevier Co. and Knox Co. Hoping to make a connectionwith someone who knows them. George Isaac BROCK b. 3-8-1897. Hisparents were George Isaac BROCK and Carolina SOUTHERD(S). George's grandparents were Moses BROCK and Didamy TATE BROCK. Carolina's parents were Buckner SOUTHERD and Alice SOUTHERD. Any helpis appreciated.
Alice Brock
abrock3725@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 13 19:36:39 EDT 1998
CRAIN,CRANE
I am looking for the parents and siblings of James CRAIN b. 1778-9 inGA. They were thought to be in Knox Co. at one time. Also any otherCRAIN/CRANE families there at this time. They moved to Randolph,Jackson, and Perry Counties in Illinois in the early 1800's.
Peggy Crain Luthy -- 504 North Gordon St., Pinckneyville, IL 62274
wluthy@midwest.net
Submitted on Thu Aug 13 13:50:11 EDT 1998
SMITH
Simpson SMITH b. Feb. 28, 1820 near Knoxville, Tn. He marriesElizabeth Brashear in 1843, but in Ralls, Mo. Children William W.C.(Chris) SMITH, J.S. (Sim) SMITH, Joseph B. SMITH, Minerva SMITH, James Thomas SMITH. I do not know either of Simpson's parents, orwhere "near" Knoxville would be. The only other information I haveis that Simpson died in San Diego, Calif Feb. 8, 1904. Can anyonehelp?
May Smith Widener
Geneology2@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 13 10:47:20 EDT 1998
DOWELL
Looking for the parents of Ephriam W DOWELL (b) 5 Aug 1837 in KnoxCity, Knox Co Tn, (d) 12 Oct 1917 Copper Ridge, Beaver Creek Valley,Knox Co Tn (bur) Sharon Baptist Church, Knoxville, Knox Co Tn, (m1)Charolette JETT (m2)13 Oct 1901 to Dora LANE at Sharon BaptistChurch, Knoxville, Knox Co Tn. I have found him in the 1850 Knox CoTn census with an Elijah Harris DOWELL. Ephriam is 12 and Elijah is82. Cannot find any record that proves Elijah is a father orgrandfather. Help!
Deanna Dowell
Dowells@Soundcom.net
Submitted on Thu Aug 13 03:00:16 EDT 1998
WILLIAMS, BOOTH(E)
Am looking for information concerning William Murphy Williams, 24 Sep(Clay County) - 2 Aug 1969. Mother Malinda (or Melinda) Booth(e). Believe married in KNOX County to Nellie Ann Finger apx 1906-1910. Especially interested in any knowledge about W.M. Wms ancestors.
Terri Jerkes
Terri_bell@msn.com
Submitted on Wed Aug 12 23:35:56 EDT 1998
STEELE,BLOUNT
After years of searching I think I have finally located my gggf thruyour Knox co. marriage archives. Andrew F STEELE m. Rebecca L BLOUNTin Knox Co. on 10 Jan. 1854. Could someone please tell me if it isposs. to get a copy of this marriage vpow, and how to go about it.>From Seattle, thank you very much.
Rick Steele
steelie@accessone.com
Submitted on Wed Aug 12 14:04:58 EDT 1998
HOMER GIDEON CUMMINGS
I am searching for the burial place of my grandfather Homer GideonCummings. We were told he died in Knox County at the "Old CountyHome" between 1917 and 1920 and buried in an unknown grave. I wouldlike to have information on this County Home and if it still existsand where the people that died there was buried. There is no recordof a death certificate for those years at the Archives in Nashville. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Stella Cummings Shoupe
ashoupe@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Wed Aug 12 10:50:08 EDT 1998
WOODS
My grandfather Charles Castleman WOODS born 1859, had a brother Will(William) WOODS (we always refered to him as Uncle Will), that livedin Knoxville untill 1945/1950 His wife was named Catherine orKatherine. They had children, I am not sure how many. I am trying tofill in the family genealogy and would like to contact thesechildren. My Father was Carl Charles WOODS Sr. Any help would beappreciated.
Carl C. Woods -- 26795 State Road #2, South Bend, IN 46619
ccwoodsjr@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Tue Aug 11 21:28:28 EDT 1998
GALLAHER
GALLAHER Family of Washington and Knox Co., TN.Looking for ALL descendants of James and Sarah Gallaher of WashingtonCo., TN. Their son, George Burum Gallaher, Sr. married Sarah Oats inWashington Co., TN on 19 Feb 1793 and moved to Gallaher Bend on theClinch River in Knox Co., TN where their 12 children, in order ofbirth, were born: James Herbert m Peggy Collier; John; David mElizabeth Hagler; Nancy Crum m John Stuart Sr.; Thomas m AmeliaWilliams; Mary Miller "Polly" m Alexander Galbraith, Jr.; Elizabeth mJethro Mounger; Margaret "Peggy" m Alexander Smith; George Burum Jr.m Lucinda King; William Thomas m May Ellen King; Malinda Houston"Balinda" m William Frazier and Sarah "Sallie" m Unknown.
Richard Faber -- P. O. Box 3495, Mission Viejo, CA 92690
RKayTek@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Aug 11 02:14:34 EDT 1998
STARKEY
Seeking any info on my GG Grandmother Ellen Everett STARKEY, b.1844,from Sevier Co., along with my G Grandfather, Samuel G. Starkey, B. 1862. Arrived 1870's in Knox Co. where they lived until death. No husband (Or Father of Samuel) has benn found in any of my research. Any info will be greatly appreciated, as I am at a dead end.
Larry Gibbs
Denvergi@webtv.net
Submitted on Mon Aug 10 11:29:50 EDT 1998
SWORDS, COOPER
Looking for information on Jonathan J. SWORDS b: 12-31-1796 Anderson,S.C. d: 1-12-1882 Tupelo, Miss. or his wife Elizabeth COOPER b:8-22-1798 d: 5-3-1865 Guntersville, Ala. Marshall Co. Married: 1817Knoxville, Tenn. Any information on either family most appreciated.
Linda Riddle Lane
drgnfly@primenet.com
Submitted on Mon Aug 10 00:27:10 EDT 1998
SCARBROUGH
Looking for record of James Scarbrough land grant prior to 1801
Wallace Smith
teeone@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 9 20:36:32 EDT 1998
LETT, SNODDERLY
Looking for parents of Quintina Arminda LETT, born 1810-1815, TN &married Jacob SNODDERLY about 1829 near GIBBS home in Knox Co., TN.Thank you for any help/advice.
Mary Ann Jones
mjones@2xtreme.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 9 11:20:23 EDT 1998
BLOUNT
I am trying to find out about the families of Gov. Wm Blount and hishalf brother Willie, also Gov. I believe. Did either one have adaughter or grandaughter named Sarah? We have the Blountcoat-of-arms and was always told about Wm. Blount being an ancester. I know they both were born in Bertie County, N. C. Any help would begreatly appreciated. Annegov. Wm. Blount
Anne Dunning
artya@mindspring.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 8 15:13:17 EDT 1998
CROW * BERRY * KING * SHARP * NICKOLDS * COWAN
KING, NICKOLDS, SHARP - Elizabeth Nickolds married Edward King inMiddleton, Lancaster Pennsylvania in mid 1700's. They had thefollowing children: William King, Thomas King, John King, IsaacKing, James King, Samuel King, David King, Betsie King, Peggy Kingand Sallie King. The King family migrated to Sullivan County,Tennessee in 1782 and settled on the banks of the Holston River.Children of Edward King married into these families in Knox County: CROW-BERRY-MORRELL-COX-McCHESNEY-COWAN. Other related families: Cox- Dinsmore - McConnell - Allison - Dyer -Laughlin - Pemberton - Vance- McHaffey - Carroll - Hunter - Sams - Gregg - Crumley - Chase -Crouch - Wiesimer - Duncan - Fanclier - Martin - Massengill -Smeltzer - Diggs - Gray - Thomas - Snapp - Branscomb - Delaney -McConkey - Collier - Rankin - Benny - Nutley - McMillian - McChord. Ihave old 26 page family history on these families written in late1800's outling this family.
Raven
raven15@alaweb.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 8 05:22:33 EDT 1998
CHESIRE/CHESHER
I have James Prior CHESHIRE/CHESHER b.1824 in Knox,TN. He is the sonof Edmond. This portion of the family settled in Lane Co,OR. Lookingfor other kin or connections. Thanks!Erin in OR
Erin Ortmann -- 5435 High Banks Rd, Springfield, OR 97478
AMBL29A@prodigy.com
Submitted on Fri Aug 7 14:01:18 EDT 1998
NANCE
I found in the NANCE Register a reference to a 1818 Knox Co will fora Thomas NANCE probated July 1821 (Bk 3, p 268). I would like aphotocopy of this will.Can someone tell me where to write, address, and cost. Or if someonewants I will gladly reimburse anyone who gets this document for me.Sandy LeeDavison Michigan
Sandy Lee
SJLEE46@AOL.COM
Submitted on Fri Aug 7 13:00:02 EDT 1998
DOCKERY, CRUZE
I am looking for any information on my grandfather, Jesse ReynoDOCKERY, b.5/28/1893 d.12/1965. I think he was born in Athens, GAbut lived in Knoxville most of his life.
Robbie D. Price
robprice1@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 6 20:04:41 EDT 1998
CROSS - THURMAN
I am looking for information pertaining to my grandfather's family.His name was Benton Biggerstaff Thurman. He married a woman namedJoan, or Zoan in Clay Co. Tn. They later divorced after having 3daughters. Thier names were Naomi, Tacoa, and Kathy. Joan or Zoanremarried a man named Hugh Cross. Hugh sang country music in Knox Co. He worked for WNOX out of Knoxville, TN, and wrote/sang the song "Don't Make Me go to Bed and I will be Good." Hugh Cross raised theThurman siblings as his own. Any information greatly appreciated.Thank you,Lucy Bridges
Lucinda Bridges
Lucybridge@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 6 18:53:14 EDT 1998
WALKER/WELCH
Looking for info on George WALKER, supposedly born in England, andhis wife Julia Ann WELSH or WELCH of Virginia. They had a daughter,Prudence, born in Knox County on 18 May 1808. She married WilliamHARDIN in 1828. Please contact me if you know more about thisfamily.
Don Henricks
twoscompany@earthlink.net
Submitted on Wed Aug 5 18:32:04 EDT 1998
BOWMAN,RUSSELL
Looking for info on Frank Bowman b: January 17, 1887 d: January 1965in Knoxville,Tennessee Knox County md. Lavinia Russell. One knownchild Ruth Bowman. Frank was son of William David and Delia CatherineBreazeale Bowman and his grandparents were James and Martha Tinnell/Tindell Bowman who lived and died in Roane County,Tn. Frank Bowmanworked at the Coster Shop in Knoxville. Willing to share. Any infoappreciated. Thanks Brenda Bowman Duff
Brenda Duff -- 317 Ashe Cabin Hollow Road , Harriman, TN 37748
gbduff@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Wed Aug 5 08:13:41 EDT 1998
BOWMAN, WHITTLE, HIPPENSTALL
Searching for the parents of Samuel Bowman, 1785 settler in Knox co.,TN. He was born 8 Feb 1756, ---where? By his first wife Mary --?--he had sons (1) John, b. 1775/80, m. Peggy Jack, (2) Samuel II, b. 8June 1783, Shenandoah co., VA, m. Elizabeth Greene, and (3) Abraham,b. about 1785, m. Mary or Amanda --?--. In 1823 in Knox co., Samuelmarried Elizabeth "Betsy" (Whittle) Hippenstall, who had twodaughters, Ann, m. James Greene, and another who married FelixBrown. Samuel died in 1842 in Knox county. Would appreciate info onhis ancestors or descendants.
Barbara Bartels -- 377 Hwy 12 W, Pomeroy, WA 99347
bdbarte@pomeroy-wa.com
Submitted on Tue Aug 4 22:06:43 EDT 1998
STINNETT
I am researching STINNETT. My grandfather, ROBERT FRANKLIN STINNETT,married his second wife, LENA FOWLER BRADEN, from Knox county,Tennessee abt. 1935. So I know he was there if only for a shortperiod of time. His first wife was ETHEL BOLDEN, who is buried inSevierville. He had the following sisters, one of which lived inKnoxville : HARRIET, who married a RUTLEDGE, LILY, MATTIE, & ALICE.Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Elizabeth
Werhere42@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Aug 4 21:19:55 EDT 1998
SMITH, FAIN
trying to find info on james d. smith, married amanda, they had anumber of children. both were from tennessee. they moved to bullittcounty ky. and were on the 1880 census of bullitt co., ky. they wereboth 41 years of age, their children (6) were aged 13 to 4 mo/s. ifound a mention of james smith and amanda fain, married in knox county, tn., in 186os. any info appreciated, ed.
ed. bennett
eddo@ne.infi.net
Submitted on Tue Aug 4 19:58:37 EDT 1998
HUBBS, LONG, HAMILTON
HUBBS-LONG -- Looking for descendants of Elvin Tyler HUBBS and DeliaAura LONG, married 15 Jun 1915, Grainger Co, but moved to Knoxvilleby 1917 when first child was born; children: Elvin Clyde, MildredBlanche, Card Edward, Claude Tyler, Ray Hal, Gene William, Nelle SueHUBBS. He was son of Luther and Emily (HAMILTON) HUBBS.
Margie Whitney
MWhit2632@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Aug 4 10:30:22 EDT 1998
HOUK, CLARENCE
I am surching for information on my grandfather Clarence LeonardHouk. born 14 Oct. 1905. He was married to Frances Elizabeth CumminsBorn 21 August, 1917. They were both born in Knoxville and I believethe were also married in the same county. Any help would be greatlyappreciated.
Jeff Houk
houk@pioneernet.net
Submitted on Mon Aug 3 23:37:07 EDT 1998
JONES
Sarah Jane JONES b1810 Knox Co. married in 1829 (Knox Co. TN) hercousin Thomas Calhoun JONES 1804-1833. They had three sons, HughDawson, Richard Douglas and William Mitchell. Sarah married hersecond husband Alfred Felix HUFFMAN in 1835 in Phelps Co., MO. Looking for Sarah Janes parents or sibling and Thomas Calhounsparents or siblings. Also seeking birth or marriage records.Thank you for your assistance.
Cherie McGrath -- 16755 Jackson Oaks Dr., Morgan Hill, CA 95037
cheriem@garlic.com
Submitted on Mon Aug 3 18:47:59 EDT 1998
PARK
Looking for information on Jane C. Park.She is listed in "TennesseeWills & Administrations" for 1848 WBO-443. I think she may be thewife of SAMUEL PARK who lived in Maury County at Park Station. Whatis the easiest way to get a copy of this will? Any information aboutthe Park family appreciated. I am descended from Elizabeth DamarisPark who married John W. Westmoreland in 1839 in Maury County.
Jean Davidson
davidson@gcstation.net
Submitted on Mon Aug 3 18:40:53 EDT 1998
MAYFIELD, WOLFE
Looking for information about Minerva MAYFIELD d. 1856 who marriedCalvin WOLFE in Knox CO 16 SEP 1824. The first of their eightchildren (and Calvin's seventeen) was Katherine Matilda WOLFE born 15AUG 1823 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TE.
Molly
mlw@eoni.com
Subm itted on Mon Aug 3 10:37:51 EDT 1998
CUNNINGHAM, HOUSTON
Looking for any information on fifth great grandparents, SamuelCunningham married October 25, 1821 to Eleanor F. Houston in KnoxCo., Tennessee. Also found Walter Houston married Jane Cunningham in1823 -- possibly same family. Eleanor F. Houston was born 1803 inVA, same location as General Sam Houston, who died in Huntsville,Texas. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to know their parents, if possible. Looking forward tohearing from someone.
La Ree Manning -- 13001 Nyack #11526, Houston, TX 77089
lmann1526@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Aug 3 08:20:56 EDT 1998
POWELL'S STATION
Needing information on Powell's Station? Was that located in Powell,TN? Was that considered Knox Co or Anderson Co at that time? If thelocation was Powell, would that be at the intersection in Powell nextto Wiegels? Or would it be in the area of the train tracks on EmoryRoad? Can someone refer me to a book for more information on thisarea? Thanks for your help.
Jane Altum Wilson
jaaltum@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 2 11:30:41 EDT 1998
DODD, JOSIAH
I am looking for relatives and others having information on theJosiah Dodd family the moved to Knox County (Knoxville) in 1798 fromVA. The following information may help identify them: Josiah Dodd was born in Virginia abt 1750. Josiah married Mary Luttrell in Virginia,abt 1773. Marymoved with Josiah Dodd abt 1798 to Knox (Knoxville) Tenn.Theypurchased land at Sinking creek and Holston River. Josiah Dodd and Mary Luttrell had the following children: i Josiah DoddJr. 10 ii. John3 Dodd. 11 iii. Richard Dodd. 12 iv. William Dodd. 13 vi. James Monroe Dodd.Please feel free visit my web site:http://www.uftree.com/UFT/WebPages/DanielOwens/OWENS/index.htm
Dan Owens -- 9505 Scarlet St , Manassas, VA 20110
DOWENS41@AOL.COM
Submitted on Sun Aug 2 09:51:17 EDT 1998
SWAGGERTY
I am looking for information on my Great Grandfather Milton RussellSWAGGERTY. He was the father of triplet girls. One of whom was mygrandmother( Beaulah SWAGGERTY-SCOTT ). He was married to AdelineCapps. I need information about his family and hers.
Sheila Demott
dougde@usit.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 2 01:19:22 EDT 1998
DEFRIES/ROSS
Looking for info on James S. DEFRIES (DEFREECE)b. abt. 1825 m. MarthaJ. ROSS b. abt 1833 m. Sep 23 1847. These are my gggrandparents. Anyinfo would be appreciated. Willing to share info on the DEFRIES linethat I have. They move to Independence Co. Ar sometime after 1850.
Cheryl Reed
wd1@gte.net
Submitted on Sat Aug 1 23:26:15 EDT 1998
COKER, DEMPSEY
I am interested in finding ANY information on a Dempsey Coker who waslisted as a tax payer in 1806 in Knox county. He may have been in thecompany of a Bryant Coker. Joy Coker
Joy Coker -- 430 Shangri La Lane, Munford, AL 36268
lakerobin@coosavalley.net
Submitted on Sat Aug 1 16:47:02 EDT 1998
C A R R I G E R * NAVE * VANDERPOOL * STOVER * BOWERS * DRAKE * MURRY * CROW *
GOTTFRIED (KERCHER) CARRIGER, SR.. A Tennessee Historical Commissionplaque "CARRIGER'S LANDING" stands in the Hunter Community of CarterCounty documenting the CARRIGER family's 1782 mark on early CarterCounty history. Gottfried and Anna Margarette Anspauch CARRIGER hadthe following children: Nicholas, Michael, John, Elisabeth, Godfrey,Jr. and Christian. Those children married into the lines listedabove.
Raven
Raven15@alaweb.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 1 12:57:01 EDT 1998
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