Knox County Archived Queries

WEAVER
Helen -- Thursday, 1 February 2001, at 2:06 p.m.

Searching for information on the family of WILL WEAVER M CALLIE BROOKSHIRE and was living in Knoxville in the 1940s. Children were
Olen A; Fred;Pearl; Blanche and Grace. Would appreciate ANY help.
Thank you.

Solomon Sparks of Knox, Co.
Judy Womack -- Thursday, 1 February 2001, at 5:58 p.m.

Lookin for info on Solomon Sparks of Knox County shown in 1860 census living with James Sparks, wife Ann, children Sarah, Margaret, Harriat, and Minerva. Will trade any info I have on Sparks family.

Re: Clayton-Bays
Ramona Morrison -- Thursday, 1 February 2001, at 8:24 p.m.

I have a family of claytons that I cannot trace beyond Tennessee but we believe they came to Tennessee about the same time and from the same area of North Carolina. The first is Pleasant Clayton (B Dec 26, 1804) who married Nancy Eleanor Clark (B April 26, 1801). Both claim they were born in North Carolina. We have been told Pleasant's father was Aaronad Hyde Clayton, and grandfather, George N. Clayton. The only persons we know about for certain is Pleasant and Nancy. There are letters stating that Pleasant's family spent time living in caves perhaps as a result of the Revolutionary War.

I hope this information helps. I also am interested if you believe there are any connections.

Ramona Morrison

John Calhoun Freemont Ward,George Washington Bryd
Elizabeth P. Walters -- Friday, 2 February 2001, at 10:46 a.m.

Looking for any descendants of John Calhoun Freemont Ward,b.8/17/1862,d.2/3/1945 in Knox Co.,TN and his wife,Ellen Francis Botner,b.3/27/1867,d.10/15/1906 in Knox Co.,TN. They were married 8/17/1883 in Knox Co.,TN.Both are buried in the Bishopville Cemetery in Knox Co.,TN. They had 8 children,6 lived to adulthood. Their children were:William(Billie) J. Morris,b.6/27/1884,d.3/131/1961 married Rossie E. Franse;David(Dave) N.,b.4/18/1886;Lizza (Alice),b.10/26/1888,d.4/25/1958 married M.L. Stephens;Mary E.,b.10/30/1891,d.10/31/1891;Arthur Peterson,b.4/16/1895,d.9/1963 married Loma Elizabeth Byrd;John Calhoun Freemont Jr.,b.9/21/1897;Earl Clinton,b.6/29/1903;and Phleda May Ward,b.9/1/1906,d.10/1/1906. All five of the brothers were Engineers for the Southern Railways. I am also looking for any family pictures,family bible,census and any other information on this family would be appreciated.
Also looking for any descendants of George Washington Byrd,b.5/9/1855 in Blount Co.,TN,d.10/20/1941 in Knox Co.,TN and his wife,Nancy Carolyn(Callie) Beets,b.5/10/1860 in Anderson Co.,TN,d.6/5/1941. Both are buried in the Bishopville Cemetery in Knox Co.,TN. Their children,
Loma Elizabeth,Maggie,Miranda Emmma,Flora(Flossie)Jane,Pearl married Henry R. Marshall,Ernest W.,and Maynard E. Byrd who married Una Davis. Any information,pictures,etc.. on these families will be greatly appreciated.

Re: Solomon Sparks of Knox, Co.
Mary Hicks -- Friday, 2 February 2001, at 1:50 p.m.

Would the James Sparks you mentioned be a son of Samuel Laymon Sparks and Bessie Lee McNutt? I am seeking Thomas Andrew Sparks who married Rose E. (Nola) Hicks--their children were Pearl Leroy, Floyd, Charles Andrew, and Samuel Laymon. Do you recognize any of these names?
Hoping to hear from you soon.

Mary Hicks
needleartist@juno.com

Johnson/Chumley/Goans in Knox Co 1800s
Jeri Garner -- Saturday, 3 February 2001, at 6:03 p.m.

Looking for Johnson and Chumley families of Knox Co TN early 1800s.

John F. Johnson married Pasty Ann (Martha) Chumbly in Knox Co TN 1832
They had the following children:
Solomon 1834 (married Nancy Brumet)
Alexander 1836 (possibly married Nance Rhodes)
Hamilton P. 1839
Eli Houston 1840
Jane 1843 (possibly married A.B. Moore, Anderson Co)
Mary E. 1845 (married Wm. Leinart)
Melvina E 1847 (possibly married Wm. Huckaby)
Robert E.A. 1848 (married Margaret M. Stair in Knox Co.)
David W. 1851 (Possibly married Margaret F. Roach in Knox Co)
Zerelda (Serlda) 1856
and possibly a neice, or other relation, Sarah, 1863

This family was in Knox Co TN in 1840, Campbell Co TN in 1850, Anderson Co TN in 1860.
Son Eli Houston Johnson was in Civil War. He married 1st Elizabeth Barker and 2nd Elizabeth Goans.
Eli H. Johson had the following children:
John H. and Martha B. from 1st marriage
2nd marriage children:
Nancy, Maude, Daisy, Joseph, Cynthia, Nettie, Maggie, James.

In 1860, Elizabeth J. Goans is living with her probably father Shadrick Goans and mother M. in Jefferson Co TN. Would love to have more information on the Goans as well. It has been said the Elizabeth J. Goans was either Cherokee, or of color. But according to Eli Houston Johnson's Civil War records, he was blond, blue eyed, and light complexion.

Thanks for any help, hints, or advice.

Jeri Garner
jerigarner@yahoo.com

Re: Clayton- Family in NC to TN
Mona -- Saturday, 3 February 2001, at 10:04 p.m.

We have some Claytons living in Stokes County, NC in late 1700s. One of them, Charity, married into my LEWIS line and settled in Knox. County, TN before 1850. Does this sound like your Claytons?

Re: Cox Family
Mona -- Saturday, 3 February 2001, at 10:11 p.m.

Hi, Anna. You MUST be related to us. I am ggrandaughter of Laura Isabel Bayless LEWIS and the Coxes married into our LEWIS family--all around Powell TN. I don't know about a Hugh COX, but I will ask around. Have you contacted a man named Dennis Cox? He has done TONS of Cox research and can probably help you out. Email me privately if you need his email. Tell me about your Bayless line.A cousin of mine is right now putting together a big book with all the genealogy stuff in it and has a lot of Bayless info. Mona

Granny Lewis Creek?
Mona -- Saturday, 3 February 2001, at 10:15 p.m.

Has any one heard of this place? A relative once saw a sign for it, but did not know at the time that our ggrandmother, Eliza J. KIRK LEWIS, of Powell, Knox County, TN, was a midwife and was called Granny LEWIS. Would love to find this spot. Thanks!

Re: MAY families
Mona -- Saturday, 3 February 2001, at 10:26 p.m.

Our Bertie BAYLESS married a MAY. Could that be your line? She grew up in Powell.

Re: Howard, Lewis
Mona -- Saturday, 3 February 2001, at 10:52 p.m.

Martha LEWIS may belong to our line. My cousin is right now compiling a book on LEWIS and allied families in Knox Co. since mid-to-late 1700s. I do not recognize the given name, Martha, but once the book comes out I will check. If you want to remind me, email me again around the end of April.

Re: Barnes, Lane , Romines
Patricia Hancock Maples -- Saturday, 3 February 2001, at 11:36 p.m.

HI RONNIE,
I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR SOME LANES IN KNOX COUNTY. I AM PUTTING TOGETHER A HISTORY AND GENEOLOGY OF THORNGROVE AND THE AREA. HAVE BEEN GRAVE YARD SEARCHING AND GETTING INFO OFF OF STONES IN EAST KNOX AND SO FAR 2 IN SEVIER CO. 2 IN GRAINGER CO. LET ME KNOW WHERE YOUR PEOPLE WERE AND ANY INFO ON THEM AND I WILL SEE IF I CAN HELP YOU.
PATTI (faith81760@aol.com)

RE: HANCOCK, STILES, PALMERS, CLARKS
Patricia Hancock Maples -- Saturday, 3 February 2001, at 11:45 p.m.

I AM DOING RESERCH FOR HISTORY AND THE GENEOLOGY OF THORNGROVE AND THE AREA (EAST KNOX COUNTY, TN.) I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON THE LISTED SURNAMES PLUS, ELLIS, WILLIAMS, MAPLES, RUSSELL, PLUS MANY MORE DOWN THE LINE OF MY TREE. I HAVE BEEN CEMETARY SEARCHING AND GETTING ALL THE NAMES AND DATES FROM CEMETARIES IN KNOX CO, GRAINGER CO, SEVIER CO, I WISH THERE WAS A EASIER WAY TO DO KNOX CO., BESIDES A FLASH LIGHT IN THE DARK. SOMETIMES I HAVE TO DO THAT, DUE TO HUSBAND IS A QUADRAPLEGIC AND I HAVE TO HAVE SOME ONE WITH HIM WHILE I AM GONE. SO I GO SEARCHING AT NIGHT. NEED OLD STORIES AND PICTURES OF THE AREA. IT IS CHANGING SO FAST THAT OUR KIDS WILL NEVER KNOW WHAT IT WAS LIKE. PLEASE IF YOU CAN, HELP ME. I WILL SHARE THE INFO THAT I HAVE. LOTS OF IT.
THANKS AGAIN,
PATTI (faith81760@aol.com)

Re: Clayton-Bays
Ramona Morrison -- Sunday, 4 February 2001, at 5:33 a.m.

FYI: I found both Jesse and Stephen listed in a Tenn. record as owning brands for livestock. I don't know if they are related to my Pleasant Clayton or not.

rhmorrison

Re: Clayton- Family in NC to TN
Ramona Morrison -- Sunday, 4 February 2001, at 5:36 a.m.

This could be a relation to Pleasant Clayton. The time frame is correct. We just don't have any physical information of him being related to anybody so until he comes up as somebody's son or brother we won't know.

rhmorrison

Re: Sexton/Lambert/Nolen/Nolan>Dawson/Worth
Anne Pyle -- Sunday, 4 February 2001, at 8:35 a.m.

I have a Letitia Lambert born c. 1827 in TN and married James A. Craig 1847 in Knox Co. TN . Believe she was connected to Dawson. Do you have any connection
Thanks
Anne Pyle

Re: Sexton/Lambert/Nolen/Nolan>Dawson/Worth
Jackie Hines -- Sunday, 4 February 2001, at 8:10 p.m.

So far I have not found a Letitia Lambert or James Craig. I do know my Lamberts are from NC and I think Cataloochie, NC. I am not sure I have spelled Cataloochie right but that is how it is pronounced. Hope to make a trip to NC to look up some records this month. Have a small business and this is a busy time-sales tax, business tax and so on, taxes,taxes etc. I will make note of these names and will email you if I find any mention of these names.

Thanks for the response.
Jackie Hines

Re: Nelly Teague
Patricia Hancock Maples -- Monday, 5 February 2001, at 6:33 a.m.

DO YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON SARAH JANE TEAGUE? THANKS PATTI

Margaret/Peggy White b. abt. 1887 Knox Co.
Faye -- Monday, 5 February 2001, at 9:55 a.m.

Searching for birth record for Margaret/Peggy Jane White (Went by the name of Maggie) b. abt. 1887, Knox Co. Tn. My Grandmother is my brick wall and I know nothing of her family. She married in Wise, Co. VA. in 1902. Any help would be deeply appreciated.

Thank you
God Bless
Faye
Email:Fl4angels@aol.com
The letter after the F is a small L :-)

Re: Cox Family
clyde robertson -- Monday, 5 February 2001, at 2:41 p.m.

i lived in pedigo comm. in 1945-55 where a lot of lewis and cox
lived but i never heard of granny lewis creek. there was a bull run creek.they might have changed the name?some of my folks still live there. have you found the lewis family on root web. clyde

issac humphrey 1900 knox co. tn
clyde robertson -- Monday, 5 February 2001, at 2:47 p.m.

would like info on issac humphrey 1880-1900 lived in knox co and anderson co .tn. married elizabeth long 2 dau trula and mildred

Smith
William H. Smith -- Monday, 5 February 2001, at 2:58 p.m.

William h. Smith married Rachel E. Hunter at Knoxville June 20,1861 is he the same Wm Smith who married Sarah Tindle M.E.? jUNE 29,1884 also at Knoxville he had a son by Sarah named Wallace I found some of his children in a estate settlement but can't find his wife. HELP I have been trying to sort out the Smith's in Concord and Camobell's Station for many years and I have not made a lot of progess

Thanks Bill Smith

Smith/Hunter
William H. Smith -- Monday, 5 February 2001, at 3:05 p.m.

Hunting information on this couple James H. Smith married Mrs Emma Grady at Knoxville Nov. 25,1899 is his middle name Hunter what was Emma's maiden name

Thanks Bill Smith

Another Smith/Hunter
William H. Smith -- Monday, 5 February 2001, at 3:13 p.m.

Does anyone know anything about Moses Smith who married Jemima Hunter at Knoxville May 28,1808 I would like to find information on their children and where they went.

Thank you Bill Smith

Bean, Price, Music, Long Marriages
Greg Whitlock -- Monday, 5 February 2001, at 6:20 p.m.

Hi, I am looking for information on my 2nd great grandmother. Her name is listed on the death certificate of Lucy Bean Swanner as Mary J. Price. Family history says she was married several times and the kids called her a "Long Musical Bean" A death record of one of Lucy Bean Swanners named her maiden name as Long to help support evidence.
I have found in Knox County a Mary E. J. Music md. Andrew Bean 28 Jul 1877 (Lucy Bean and her sister Vena Lou Bean Ruth were both born about 1879 and 1881). Also a Mary E. J. Bean married Samuel Long in Knox County 24 Mar 1888. Anyone have any information on these families or know the best way to get information on them?

Thanks,

Greg Whitlock
gwhitloc@swva.net

John C McVey abt 1794
Don Spillman -- Tuesday, 6 February 2001, at 12:14 p.m.

I am looking for any information pertaining to John C McVey b.abt 1765 in Virginia, later moved to Tennessee, either Knox or Todd Counties (bef 1794). He married Rachel (maiden name unknown)and had several children: John N b. abt 1794 in Knox County, Thomas Randall, Margaret, William Carson, Charles McClung, Nathaniel, Samuel Walker, Edley P, and Rachel Jane. Following John C's death in 1822 the family, or paart of it, moved to Illinois.

Is there any record of John and Rachel's marriage? Where he is buried? Census data? Anything would be appreciated

Don Spillman

Lemuel Emmerson Gault
Michael Williams -- Wednesday, 7 February 2001, at 9:07 a.m.

I am trying to find out information pertaining to my great-great grandfather Lemuel Emmerson Gault. He was born i Maryville, Tennessess and died in Maryville, Missouri. I do not know if he had any brothers or sisters. I do not even know his parents' names. Any information would be appreciated.

Surname Black
Virginia Plott -- Wednesday, 7 February 2001, at 10:44 a.m.

Would any one have any info on a Ab Black? I have a picture of this man, sitting in the door way of a shed or barn. He is holding two "walker" pups and there are two more on the ground. On the back of the picture it reads,"grandma Irvin had this." This most probably was taken in Tn, around Knoxville. need to find this man and find out who "Grandma Irvin was..

Where did William Dunlap, Hugh's brother go?
Carrie Fichtl -- Wednesday, 7 February 2001, at 3:34 p.m.

I am interested in finding information on the family of Hugh Dunlap's brother William who traveled with him to Knox County those first trips to bring goods and merchandise. He seemed to disappear. Why is his history not mentioned inconnection with his brother, Hugh? Carrie

Re: KENNEDY/TALLENT/BROWN
Mary Hicks -- Wednesday, 7 February 2001, at 10:03 p.m.

James Harvey Tallent married (Mary) Nancy Ann Brown, daughter of John
(Jack) Brown and Nancy Jane Hicks/ Hix. Her sister, Surgenia Brown married James' brother, John Rains Tallent.

Mary Hicks
needleartist@juno.com

Re: Lebanon Presbyterian Church
Mary Hicks -- Thursday, 8 February 2001, at 1:27 p.m.

Please advise me as to whether or not there is a list somewhere that shows the names and dates of the people buried there. I am too far away to visit the cemetary, and I need to see if there are family members buried there.

Thanks,
Mary Hicks
needleartist@juno.com

R.E.L. Mountcastle
George Stone -- Thursday, 8 February 2001, at 10:37 p.m.

Seeking information on R.E.L. Mountcastle. He was an attorney in Knoxville approximately 1880 to 1910. Approximate birth date 1860. Children were Louise, Margerite, Paul and Ted. Would like to know descendents and his exact birth and death dates and parents and any other information on his descendents.

Re: Belle L. SMITH GUIDER
William H. Smith -- Friday, 9 February 2001, at 9:46 a.m.

Who was the parents of Bell Smith Guider many of my Smith's were and still are in the Concord area also many of them were and still are in Loudon Co where is Bell buried.

Thanks Bill Smith

SMITH and SMITH
William H. Smith -- Friday, 9 February 2001, at 9:50 a.m.

I am trying to find out what I can about William Smith who marriede Betsy Smith in Knox Co in Nov. 1812 the bondsman was Jessee Smith

Thanks Bill Smith

Re: Cox Family
Anna Lee Cox -- Saturday, 10 February 2001, at 6:43 a.m.

Mona: Thanks for your message. Am e-mailing you a response. Anna Lee

George SAVILLE
Bill Hansen -- Saturday, 10 February 2001, at 8:14 a.m.

I am looking for any information on George Abraham Jacob SAVILLE. He was born 9 Aug 1833 in Rockbridge County, Virginia and came to Knox County, TN prior to 1861. On 18 April 1861, he married Nan ELLEDGE. He died in Knox County in 1872. I am trying to find out his exact date of death and if there were any children born of his marriage. Any help you can provide would be appreciated.

Murder of Carrie Allen on Nov 28, 1932
Patricia Greene-Jones -- Sunday, 11 February 2001, at 11:47 a.m.

Carrie Allen was murdered on 28 Nov 1932 in her rented room at 614 West Church Ave. Knoxville, TN. She worked as a cashier at the S and W Cafeteria in downtown Knoxville. Her room was ransacked with Carrie being assaulted and her throat cut. The killer was said to have been a black man by the name of Louis Fain from Rogersville. A song was said to have been written about this murder. I would like to find out more information about the song. Carries father was Jep (Jeptha) T. Allen of Bean Station. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Patty

Dr. Bull
Martha Harrison -- Sunday, 11 February 2001, at 3:05 p.m.

Information on Dr. Bull he was working at the Tennessee State Mental Hospital 1919. Need his full Name Mertha Harrison

WARD - ADAMS
Joyce McKinnon -- Tuesday, 13 February 2001, at 12:55 a.m.

Searching for information on the family of Margaret WARD b. abt 1807 in TN. died 1883 in Macoupin co., IL. m. abt 1826 in TN. to William Chiles ADAMS.

murphy robert m
JD MURPHY -- Tuesday, 13 February 2001, at 1:06 p.m.

ROBERT M MURPHY B-IRELAND 1757 DIED KNOXVILLE 1850 HE HAD A SON JAMES A MURPHY B-ABT-1811 I COULD SURE USE ANY INFO ON BOTH OF THEM THANKS

Re: murphy robert m *NM*
JD MURPHY -- Tuesday, 13 February 2001, at 1:07 p.m.

LOOK-UP
Sandy Davis Posten -- Wednesday, 14 February 2001, at 11:47 a.m.

Can someone look up any marr,Death,census,anything that Knox CO TN may offer on line look-ups??
Emily Davis b 1830 dau of John & Rosanna/Rachel Hoskins Davis she marr John Ray of NC in Knox CO TN.?? she marr 2nd to Eli Owens Dec 11 1874 any help would be greatly appreciated thanks.
back up email is findinfamily_99@excite.com
Thanks a millonnnnnn
Sandy Davis Posten

Aldrich/Aldridge/Aldredge family
Sharon L Pack -- Wednesday, 14 February 2001, at 12:41 p.m.

I am looking for parents of my GGGt-Gdmother, Elizabeth Aldrich born 7/26/1811 in Knox Co., TN. She married James Brown in 1830 in Indiana. I think her parents names are James and Anna. Siblings are
Joseph b1808, John C. b1814, Sarah b1816, Julia Ann b1822, William E. b1826, and Mary W. b1830. I have found all three spellings of the family name and not sure which is correct. Any help with this family would be greatly appreciated.

Wilson/Qualls family
Hilary Patmore -- Friday, 16 February 2001, at 12:57 p.m.

Is there anyone who could do look-ups for me , or has info concerning any of the following:

Marriage of Solomon Wilson to Julia Qualls, in Knox co in 1826.

Solomon is listed as living in Knox co in 1830, with how many in the household? Is he there in 1840?

Solomon is said to have died in 1845, is he listed as buried in any of the Knox co cemetaries?

Is Julia Qualls Wilson on the 1850---1860 census in Knox co?
If so who is she with?

Was there a will for Solomon Wilson, were children mentioned?

I am trying to verify info that I have already, as well as put together a list of children. I know one dau. Eada/Etta b-1834,
and one son John/Jno b-1842. Eada never married, and John married
Mary E Sherman in Grainger Co IN 1869.

I am haveing an unbelievably hard time finding any info on these people. Any help would be great..... Hilary

Grandfather's family
Nina Gann Weaver -- Friday, 16 February 2001, at 4:38 p.m.

My grandfather was Arthur Gann, b abt1880, d 1957. Had 3 children that I know of,they were Jessie(male)Susie,Otis ( my father) and son Earl,I think.
Jessie had a daughter that married James Eldridge her name Vola Gann. Arthur lived in Knoxville in 1947 . Jessie lived close by and was married to a lady named Ruth.

Nina (weaver42@aol.com)

Re: Grandfather's family *NM*
Nina Gann Weaver -- Friday, 16 February 2001, at 4:40 p.m.

BRANSON-WATSON-BLACKBURN SURNAMES
alan carter -- Friday, 16 February 2001, at 6:33 p.m.

Would like to exchange info on:

John Branson "Old Johnie", b. 1813, Believe Knox County, Tn; died 1896, Grainger Cnty, Tn; marr to: Martha Watson, b. 1812, place unknown, d. 1887 Lawrence, Missouri. Known son: John, Jr., b. 1851, Grainger or Knox Counties, Tn; d. 1935 in Wyoming. Marr to: Roseanna Sylvania (Blackburn) Branson.

Isaac Taylor Baxter early 1900's
Vicki Hols-Hartness -- Friday, 16 February 2001, at 9:18 p.m.

I.T. Baxter is buried off of Kingston Pike in the old Ebenezer Cemetery. His wife was Sarah L.Headrick Baxter.He died in 1915. They had daughters Rosa Rader and Nellie Doane that stayed in Knoxville and Lizzie Hatcher and Mary Hudgeons that lived in Blount Co. Their sons were Robert Taylor Baxter of Blount Co. and John Henry Baxter of Knox Co. Another son, William Barton has not been placed. I am having trouble finding where he is from and who his family were. My husband's grandmother was Rosa Rader, wife of Samuel, and I would truly like to be able to get more information than the bare bones that I have now.
Any information would be very appreciated. Thank You!

John and Susannah Cruze Headrick
Vicki Hols-Hartness -- Friday, 16 February 2001, at 9:41 p.m.

John Headrick, son of James and Minerva Stephenson Headrick and Susannah Cruze, daughter of William and Lucinda Hood Cruze were my husband's great-great grandparents.John was born in 1836 and died in 1883. Susannah, born in 1840, then married Wm. Francis Lee from Blount Co.and died in 1924. She is buried in Blount Co. However, the last I can find of John is in the Census of 1880 in Knox Co. I also know that several of his children stayed in Knox Co., daughter Sarah Baxter and son Franklin (buried at Rocky Hill Cem) Some of them were in Blount Co like Elijah Howell Headrick. If any of these names sound familiar to you, please contact me. I would greatly appreciate it. The other children were sons Aaron Thomas, William L. and John Alexander, and daughters Nancy E. Hood and Lydia Lee. Thank you.

Dosser & Noe
Arlene Watkins -- Saturday, 17 February 2001, at 8:00 p.m.

Daniel Pless Noe and Mary Helton of Noeton, Grainger Co., Tn. had a daughter who married James H. Dosser and lived in Knox Co. according to her father's obituary in 1927. Would like to contact someone who knows something about this family. Pless had another daughter, Lucretia Bell who married James A. Ankrom and lived and died in Noeton of Grainger Co. Can share a lot of info.

Blankenship/Couch
Pattie Cochran -- Sunday, 18 February 2001, at 12:02 a.m.

I am researching Rowland Blankenship and Jane Couch who were married in Knox Co., Dec. 20, 1815. Does anyone have any information on who their families were. Also, does anyone have access to the 1810 Knox Co. census and would not minding checking the census record for these surnames. Your help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Pattie

Re: Lemuel Emmerson Gault
Donna Mowery -- Sunday, 18 February 2001, at 7:45 a.m.

Don't know if this is your line or not, but Sarah Henry m. Samuel Gault. Their children were: Ella Gault, Horace Gault, and Jessie Gault. These are Blount and Knox Co. families.

Re: KENNEDY/TALLENT/BROWN
Terri Brown Jurca -- Sunday, 18 February 2001, at 12:14 p.m.

What are the dates for your John (Jack) Brown and Nancy
Hicks..I am hunting the father and mother of my John
Brown born 1799 in NC but he married and raised his family
in Knox Co. Tn. And where were your Browns located in
Knoxville?
Terri

Brown and Browning
Jeff McDonald -- Sunday, 18 February 2001, at 3:16 p.m.

I am looking for information on the marriage of Francis Brown to Betsy Browning on Dec. 29, 1818 in Knox Co., Tn.. I am trying to verify that these are the same Francis Brown b. ca. 1793 Knox Co., Tn., and d. before 1850 in Platte Co., Mo. and Elizabeth (Betsy) Browning b. ca. 1800 S.C. and d. after 1870 in Atchison or Leavenworth Co.s , Ks. . I know of at least two children , Thomas Henry Brown , b. 1832 Tn. and Martha Merelda Brown , also b. 1832 Tn., (prob. Twins). Thomas Henry Brown mar. Emily Rebecca Scrivener 1853 in Platte Co., Mo. and Martha Merelda Brown mar. Levi Scrivener ( brother of Emily) 1854 in Platte Co., Mo. . I believe they are connected to the other Brown Families that migrated to Platte Co., Mo. ca. 1838 and are affiliated with the LEEPER, DEVINE, PATTON and PIERCE surnames.

Cogman Family Research
Drew Adamson -- Sunday, 18 February 2001, at 10:12 p.m.

kia ora from New Zealand.
For my Cogman family research I am looking for information on and descendants of Charlotte Cogman who married on 3 October 1888 in Knox County to Elijah Nease.
Cheers.
Arohanui,

Drew Adamson

Simon Coffman
Debra Morton -- Tuesday, 20 February 2001, at 1:33 p.m.

Does anyone have any knowledge of a Simon Coffman, may have been
b. abt 1813 in TN, location unknown, later relocating to Wayne Twp., Tippecanoe Co. Indiana where he was a farmer and married Rebecca Jackson. Any information desired.
Deb Morton

Metler Family
Robert Wallace -- Tuesday, 20 February 2001, at 8:16 p.m.

I'm searching for any information on the Metler family. Specifically my great grandmother Ekiza Metler who married Adolph Ziegler about 1885. My Grandmother Mary Ziegler was born in 1888 and she had an older brother Will on whom I have no information.

Any help regarding the Metler family would be appreciated.

Metler Family
Robert Wallace -- Tuesday, 20 February 2001, at 8:19 p.m.

I'm searching for any information on the Metler family in Knox Co.. Specifically my great grandmother Eliza Metler who married Adolph Ziegler about 1885. My Grandmother Mary Ziegler was born in 1888. She had an older brother Will on whom I have no information.

Any help regarding the Metler family would be appreciated.

Bob

Francis Carothers
Adrienne Baker -- Wednesday, 21 February 2001, at 1:42 p.m.

Hoping to find any information on my g-grandfather Francis Miller Carothers... born in 1883. Later married Iva Lee Robinson. Suggestions on how to locate further information are welcomed!

NEWMAN, BAKER, JOHNSON families
Dottie Millen -- Thursday, 22 February 2001, at 2:09 a.m.

I now have a New email address. dottiem@ewol.com

Coastalweb closed their doors. Sure hard on queries..
If you have any information on the Newman family, Jacob b 1749 John 1781, George Walter 1812, please contact me. They lived in the Strawberry Plains area in Knox County. Some family members are buried in Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Cemetery. Looking for the burial site of Jacob who died in 1834 in Knox County and for John who died sometime between 1827 and 1834. I have quite a bit of informatin on this family. Baker, Newman and Ault travelled together from PA, MD to Knox County in 1796. Were members of the Brethern Church and then connected with the Methodist Church in Strawberry Plains.

Margaret Johnson married William D Johnson she is buried in Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Cemetery. In 1990, her grandchildren placed a large new stone on her grave and we would like to have them contact us.

Thank you. dottiem@ewol.com

Hardin
Patsy Quick -- Thursday, 22 February 2001, at 11:31 p.m.

I am trying to locate the cemetery that Col Joseph Hardin is buried in He died July 1803

Re: KENNEDY/TALLENT/BROWN
Mary Hicks -- Saturday, 24 February 2001, at 7:12 p.m.

I only have the census to go on. I believe that John Jack Brown was born 1849, Tenn, and d Blount Co, Tenn. His wife Nancy came from a family where her father was deaf and several of her siblings were either deaf or hearing/speech impaired. She was b about 1852, Tenn, and d about 1937, Blount Co.

They did have a son named Sam Brown who lived in South Knoxville, according to the Parham papers. He took in his mother's sister, Katherine (Kizzie) who was deaf. She died about 1900 at his home.

I wish I could be more specific. I have 3 distinct Brown lines to try to unravel, and it gets confusing. Most of my research has been done in Blount Co, although I have tried to locate Sam in Knox Co.

I hope this helps,
Mary Hicks
needleartist@juno.com

W.B. Staley Jr. dies 1883
Glenn Teffeteller -- Sunday, 25 February 2001, at 7:37 p.m.

The Watchman (Maryville, TN) April 27, 1883

W.B. Staley Jr., of Knoxville, committed suicide last Monday night. Unrequited love was the cause. He was a son of Judge Staley, was of an inoffensive and mild nature, possessed good talents and was respected by all who knew him. We deeply sympathize with the family in their sad affliction.

Jack Courtney died 1878
Glenn Teffeteller -- Sunday, 25 February 2001, at 7:43 p.m.

Maryville Index (Maryville, TN) May 22, 1878

Sheriff Reeder received a card from Lenoir's Station (Lenoir City, TN) yesterday evening to the effect that Jack Courtney's body was at that place and wanted to know what to do with it. It was rumored on the streets that Courtney had been drowned in the river near that place, but we could hear nothing definite. Courtney lived in Knoxville, and is a veteran river and steamboat man.

John McClain & George Guinn/Gwinn
Glenn Teffeteller -- Sunday, 25 February 2001, at 8:02 p.m.

East Tennessee News (Maryville, TN) Monday, August 27, 1883

On the 22nd inst., about six miles from Knoxville, in the 12th District of Knox County, John McClain and George Guinn/Gwinn lost their lives in a well which was being dug on McClain's farm. Guinn went into the well in the morning and was overcome by carbonic gas and fell over and became unconscious. McClain went down to rescue Guinn and was himself overpowered by the deadly gas. There was no one near to give aid to the men, and McClain's little children could only look down on the dying agonies of their father. The alarm was given and men came, and an unsuccessful attempt was made to bring up the bodies by a man going down and tying ropes to them, and they had to be taken out with hooks.

John Kennedy died 1883 Knox Co. TN
Glenn Teffeteller -- Sunday, 25 February 2001, at 8:11 p.m.

The Watchman (Maryville, TN) April 13, 1883

John Kennedy, a prominent citizen of Knox County was killed last Saturday by a tree falling on him.

Dunkin/Thompson Pare/Overton
Sammie L. Laurance -- Sunday, 25 February 2001, at 8:20 p.m.

I am researching parents and/or siblings of Anna Pear/Pare-Born in Knox.Co. Dec.11,1807,married John Overton, Sr. abt.1853.Knox.Co.Tn.
Died in Anderson Co. 6 Feb. 1885.
Also looking for Mary S. Thompson
parents/siblings.Mary S. born 12/7/1841 married Robert M. Dunkin 12/25/1864-Campbell Co. Tn. died 12/5/1926 Anderson Co. buried in Hendren Cem.
Anyone searching either the Pear/Pare--Overton family or the Thompson/Dunkin
Would love to hear from you. Thank you kindly.

Re: Joel Ferguson Rudder
Misty -- Monday, 26 February 2001, at 2:39 a.m.

Paula,
I did not want you to think I had forgotten about you. However, my ISP is having problems with spamming and has somehow messed up our email. Here is some of what I have:

Descendants of Joel Joseph Ferguson Rudder

Generation No. 1

1. JOEL JOSEPH FERGUSON4 RUDDER (ROBERT3, ALEXANDER2, RUDDER1) was born 15 Oct 1804 in Knox County, Tennessee, and died 20 Aug 1873 in Knox County, Tennessee. He married (1) ELLEN T. NANCE Abt. 1830. He married (2) SARAH ADELINE CAMP 06 Apr 1836 in Knox County, Tennessee, USA1,2. She was born 20 May 1817 in Knox County, Tennessee, and died 29 Aug 1885 in Knox County, Tennessee.

Notes for JOEL JOSEPH FERGUSON RUDDER:
1850 Census 15th Subdivision, Knox County, Tennessee, page 244b-245a
2161/2170
Rudder, Joel 45, male, farmer, $250, VA
------------, Julia 35, female, TN
------------, Ellen J. 15, female, TN
------------, Sophia 18, female, TN
------------, Caroline 11, female, TN
------------, Robert 8, male, TN
------------, Samuel B. 6, male, TN
------------, Mary C. 4, female, TN

More About JOEL JOSEPH FERGUSON RUDDER:
Burial: Knox County, Tennessee

More About SARAH ADELINE CAMP:
Burial: Knox County, Tennessee

Children of JOEL RUDDER and ELLEN NANCE are:

i. SOPHIA MELVINA5 RUDDER3, b. Abt. 1832, Anderson County, Tennessee, USA; m. H. R. SWINFORD, 09 Nov 1856, Knox County, Tennessee, USA4,5; b. 18 Dec 1827; d. 27 Jun 1909.

More About H. R. SWINFORD:
Burial: George Jones Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery, Roane County, Tennessee, USA

ii. ELLEN J. RUDDER6, b. Abt. 1835, Tennessee, USA6; m. SAMUEL F. BEAN, 25 Jul 1851, Knox County, Tennessee, USA7,8.

Children of JOEL RUDDER and SARAH CAMP are:

iii. CAROLINA ELIZA5 RUDDER9, b. Abt. 1839, Anderson County, Tennessee, USA9; m. RICHARD S. COX, 06 Sep 1868, Anderson County, Tennessee, USA.

iv. ROBERT ALEXANDER L. RUDDER9, b. 16 Mar 1843, Knox County, Tennessee, USA9; d. 09 Nov 1925.

v. SAMUEL MARCUS RUDDER9, b. Abt. 1844, Anderson County, Tennessee, USA9; m. ARMINDIE TAYLOR, 31 Dec 1879; b. 25 Sep 1849; d. 26 Jan 1880.

More About ARMINDIE TAYLOR:
Burial: Scarbrough Cemetery, Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee, USA

vi. MARY KATHLEEN VICTORIA RUDDER9, b. 16 Jul 1848, Anderson County, Tennessee, USA; d. 13 Dec 1926.

2. vii. BENJAMIN RUFUS NEWMAN RUDDER, b. 12 Nov 1850, Knox County, Tennessee, USA; d. 16 Aug 1926.

viii. JOEL BRUCE RUDDER, b. 19 Dec 1853, Anderson County, Tennessee, USA; m. MARY JANE RUDDER, 22 Jan 1874, Knox County, Tennessee, USA10.

ix. FLORENCE TENNESSE VIRGINIA RUDDER, b. 04 Mar 1858, Knox County, Tennessee, USA; d. 21 Jun 1945, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA.

Generation No. 2

2. BENJAMIN RUFUS NEWMAN5 RUDDER (JOEL JOSEPH FERGUSON4, ROBERT3, ALEXANDER2, RUDDER1) was born 12 Nov 1850 in Knox County, Tennessee, USA, and died 16 Aug 1926. He married NANCY JANE WYATT 06 Aug 1874 in Roane County, Tennessee, USA, daughter of JOSEPH WYATT and JANE EVANS. She was born 02 Jun 1852 in Roane County, Tennessee, USA, and died 09 Sep 1931.

Notes for BENJAMIN RUFUS NEWMAN RUDDER:
1900 Census 11th Civil District, Knox County, Tennessee, ED 80, SD 2, Sheet 1A-1B
HH 8/8
Rudder, Benjamin, head, white, male, Oct 1850, 49, married, 26 years, TN, TN, TN, farmer
------------, Nancy Jane, wife, white, female, Jun 1852, 47, married, 26 years, 6 children-5 living, TN, TN, TN
------------, Minnie, daughter, white, female, Oct 1882, 17, single, TN, TN, TN, at school
------------, Hattie, daughter, white, female, M?? 1885, 15, single, TN, TN, TN
------------, William B., son, white, male, Oct 1887, 12, single, TN, TN, TN, at school
Wyatt, Jane M., mother-in-law, white, female, Jun 1818, 82, widowed, 10 children-6 living, TN, TN, TN
Wyatt, Annie, niece, white, female, Sep 1882, 17, single, TN, TN, TN, at school
Wyatt, Andy G., nephew, white, male, Apr 1888, 12, single, TN, TN, TN, at school
Brokin, Alfred, farm hand, white, Mar 1879, 21, single, TN, TN, TN, farm laborer
Bruce, Alfred, farm hand, white, male, Oct 1882, 17, single, TN, TN, TN, farm laborer

Children of BENJAMIN RUDDER and NANCY WYATT are:

i. MINNIE TENNESSE6 RUDDER, b. 07 Oct 1882, Anderson County, Tennessee, USA.

ii. ADELINE MCCALEB RUDDER, b. 1884, Anderson County, Tennessee, USA; m. CHARLES M HENSON, 13 Oct 1895, Knox County, Tennessee, USA11.

iii. HATTIE RUDDER, b. Abt. 1885, Tennessee, USA.

iv. JOEL MCCINIA RUDDER, b. 1886, ,Anderson County, Tennessee, USA.

v. WILLIAM BRUCE RUDDER, b. 1888, Anderson County, Tennessee, USA.

cranes
vera crane -- Monday, 26 February 2001, at 5:10 p.m.

Need info on William M. Crane and Lavina Price Crane Married in Union co.Tn and Died in Union Co.Tn anyone with info can e-mail me at:
vera_crane@yahoo.com Thanks for your help.

Vera Crane

Thomas Abram & Ellen Tracy
Chris Papke -- Monday, 26 February 2001, at 5:38 p.m.

Looking for any information on Thomas Abram and Ellen Tracy, married April 12 or 13, 1861 in Knox County, TN. They later moved to Columbus, OH.

Thank you!
Chris

Seeking parents
Ken Wiltz -- Tuesday, 27 February 2001, at 2:19 p.m.

of Lillian Marie CRAIG, born April 10, 1896 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN
Can someone check the vital records for me, as I am seeking the parents of this supposedly 50% Cherokee woman. Reason: I am the step grandfather of her great grandchildren. Would like to be able to tell them who their great great grandparents were. Thank you I appreciate your help.

Rue Family
Sandy London -- Tuesday, 27 February 2001, at 3:27 p.m.

Seeking info on Joseph RUE who married Lucy Britt in Knox County on 8 Dec 1800 and Rebecca Lowry in Knox Co. on 6-6-1808. Believe he had a son named John who was living in McMinn County in 1850 with the first of his three wives. Census data indicate John was son of second wife, Rebecca LOWRY. Many thanks.

Gilbert P. Smith
Wanda Stegall -- Tuesday, 27 February 2001, at 4:18 p.m.

I am looking for birth records for Gilbert P. (Pinkey or Pinkney) SMITH. He was born about 1826. Am searching for his parent's names also.

Nellie J. Grubbs
LaJean Howard -- Tuesday, 27 February 2001, at 6:37 p.m.

I looking for Nellie J. Grubbs, Born: Abt 1868, married 6 Sep 1884. She had 2 girls by Theodire Gillard Brewer. I assuming Nellie Grubbs die. I'm looking for her death records and where she died. I'm also looking in why she died. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

LaJean Brewer Howard

Ann Kidd
Glenn Thompson -- Wednesday, 28 February 2001, at 1:08 a.m.

Maryville Index (Maryville, TN) February 12, 1879

Newman Carter, colored, was sentenced to the penitentiary for life, at Knoxville, on the 4th inst., for the murder of Ann Kidd, his paramour.

Robert P. Shrewsberry
Glenn Thompson -- Wednesday, 28 February 2001, at 1:12 a.m.

Maryville Index, (Maryville, TN) May 14, 1879

Robert P. Shrewsberry tried for murder of Frederick Welcel, was sentenced last Friday in the Criminal Court at Knoxville to 15 years in the penitentiary.

Council/Ferguson family 1805/1840
Kaye Hancock -- Wednesday, 28 February 2001, at 7:56 p.m.

I am searching for information on the John Council and Rhonda Ferguson family of Know Co TN. They were married on Aug 22, 1805 somewhere in Tn, I think Knox Co. Their first son Willis D. Council was born in Knox Co Tn 5/27/1808.
I am not certain who the parents of Rhonda were but I believe that her father was James Ferguson. John Council and James Ferguson showed up in the 1840 Talladega Co Al census.
I would gladly share information with anyone researching these two families.
Thanks, Kaye

Herman Bluebaeker
Glenn Thompson -- Wednesday, 28 February 2001, at 11:31 p.m.

The Watchman (Maryville, TN) February 16, 1883

Score another murder for Knoxville. This time it is a woman who killed her divorced husband, Herman Bluebaeker.