Knox County Archived Queries

Steve Widener Fri Jul 25 17:18:30 1997
Would like information on Henry William Parker of Jefferson County, Tennessee, married to Mary E. Millis. Henry was born August 2, 1850, died March 29, 1922. Mary was born March 13,1859, died November 26, 1941. Both are buried at Friendstation Cemetery in Jefferson County. Children of Henry and Mary were: Jim,Charlie,Howard,Clyde,Harrison,Roy,Lennie,Laura,and Lady Would like to know the father of Henry William Parker, or any other information on this family. Thanks, Steve Widener

McCURRY Fri Jul 25 16:24:22 1997
McCurry, John. b circa 1843 in Nolichucky River area. Lived in Blowing Rock area of N.C. Had 3 sons: James Pinkney, Alf, Wilburn and daughter Clara. James P. b N.C., others ? Lived one year with James P. in Cove Creek, Wataugaa Co.,N.C.(1894). Subseq. lived Knoxville, Tn., where he was a smokestack painter. Wife Sally(?), Father James Pinkney(?), Mother Callie(?). Any info?

Helen Blair Sun Jul 27 14:17:55 1997
I am looking for information on my Grandfather, JEFFERSON GREEN YORK, and my great grandfather HANES MOON. Also researching DANIEL and RIDDLE surnames. Would like to correspond with others researching those names. I live in Indiana, but was born and raised in Ky. Cumberland co. Will be glad to help others regarding those areas. Thank you TN. my email is Hel2000@aol.com Helen

Diana Adkins Sun Jul 27 09:28:10 1997
I am looking for any information on Charles & Marie Sexton of the Knoxville area .Very important that I get in touch with them. I do not know if they are still living or not. Thanks for any help anyone can give me on this.Marie

Wilma Moore Sun Jul 27 07:12:12 1997
I would like to contact descendants of James B. CARNES (d 1940 in Knox Co.) and wife Clara (HELTON) CARNES (d 1932 in Knox Co.). Both are buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Sevier Co. Clara CARNES was the daughter of W. Robert and Nancy (LOVELADY) HELTON. Their known children were: Mary L. "Lee"; Frank M. : Lon W.; Joseph R.; Nettie M.; and Pauline CARNES. I will appreciate any help locating some of this family. Thanks.

Linda Shay Sat Jul 26 23:05:55 1997
Seeking the burial site for Richard NEWPORT, who died in Knox County 17 Feb 1825. HELP!!

Harold Wayne Higgins Sat Jul 26 18:14:27 1997
Searching for info on my great-great-great-grandparents, Montgomery and Martha WOODS. Montgomery born in TN circa 1805, Martha (former name not known) born in VA circa 1813. They lived in District 10, Hawkins Co., TN in 1850 with their children: Susan, (my g-g-grandmother), 1838; Sarah, 1840; George, 1842; Martha, 1846; and Kitturah, 1848. On the 1850 census Montgomery WOODS is listed as being a farmer. Montgomery's daughter, Susan, married Isaiah GAMMONS, (born VA circa 1837) in Hawkins Co., TN in 1862. Isaiah, died about 1879 near Knoxville, TN. Susan then moved to AR with her family: Margaret, 1863; James H., 1872; Mary Etta, (my g- grandmother)1874; and Joseph, 1877. Any info on any of these persons will be greatly appreciated. Especially want to know who Montgomery's parents were, etc., and Martha's former name, etc. Thank you for posting this query. Harold Wayne Higgins.

Vickie Miller Sat Jul 26 10:42:35 1997
HOMMELL/HAMMELL, WALKER I'm searching for info on Henry Hommell M: 1834 Knox Co TN Amanda M. Walker. Their children:Margaret B:ca.1836; William M. B:ca 1838 Catherine B:2-16-1839 M: Joshua Monday; Malinda E. B:ca 1843; Mary A. B:ca 1845; Isabella B:ca 1848; Amanda M. B:10-18-1850 M: Charles Kilgore. Any information about Henry Hommel or Amanda Walker and their children would be greatly appreciated. Family was listed on 1850 census Knox Co TN. Thanks.

Janice Brooks-Headrick Fri Jul 25 23:23:04 1997
James Henry Headrick M. Elizabeth (Betty) Cagle ??Knox Co., 1910 census Would like parents, birth, death, marriage dates of either or both. Thousands of descendants. Have 1st. Headrick in Tn. info, from Lancaster, Pa. born 1744, Rev. War pensioner. Want to fill gap of 2 or 3 generations. Thanks. Cuzn Jan

Steve Widener Fri Jul 25 17:33:09 1997
Would like information on Samuel Jack Kerr who married Harriet Lowery of Jefferson County, Tennessee. Would like to know who Samuel Jack Kerr's father was. My wife's Great Grandfather was Andrew Jackson Kerr, married first to Lettia Sellers, and second to Liona Crusenberry. Her grandmother was Hattie Lou Kerr who married Henry Harrison Parker. Andrew Jackson Kerr was the son of Samuel Jack Kerr. Thanks, Steve Widener

Ruby Tue Jul 29 15:16:20 1997
Green W. MINTER m.22 May 1825 Knox Co., TN, to Jane LARGE. They are on the 1850 Dallas Co., TX, census with a dau Caroline 17 b.TN, and Joseph SCRUCH (CREECH) 14 b.IL. Joseph was the son of Joseph CREECH and Patsy PERKINS of Whitley Co., KY, and Bureau Co., IL. Was young Joseph related to the Minter or Large families? There was a George W. Minter, age 20-30, on the 1840 Bureau Co., IL, census. Was he related?

Ray Roddy Thu Jul 31 17:50:13 1997
Looking for the parents of Harriet MONDAY and Robert H LUTTRELL who were married in Knox County 12-27-1827, James W MONDAY was the bondsman, possibly Harriet's brother. Robert was born 1804, Harriet was born ca. 1808-1810. Any help along either line is greatly appreciated

Randy Riggs Fri Aug 1 04:46:52 1997
Seeking info on parents and/or siblings of Sallie B. WRIGHT, b. 12 Sep 1885 in Knoxville. She was married 21 Mar 1901 to William G. WHITE in Knoxville. Her parents, according to her death certificate, were James WRIGHT and Mary VENE?(or BEAN?).

James R. Johnson Tue Jul 8 14:00:24 1997
I am researching the surnames of JOHNSON, MITCHELL,LEWIS, HUGHES and FRAKER. Would anyone researching any of these surnames please E-Mail me so that we may share information.

Mary Ann Horn Tue Jul 8 17:40:55 1997
I am searching for the parents of Joseph Vance (b.Sept.8, 1794) or Eliza Green Vance (b. July 6, 1799). They were married in Knox County, December 28, 1818. They may have moved to Jefferson Co. after this, I am not sure. Thank you for any assistance.

Georgia Owens Tue Jul 8 18:24:38 1997
NELSON-Am searching for George Washington and Polly Ann Nelson. He was born in 1816 in Tenn,married 1837 in Knox Co(it is believed) Polly was born in 1819 in Tenn. They had a daughter, Sarah H. Nelson Wallace born in Knox Co, Tenn in 1839. Would like to know their parents info.

Lynne Robinson Mon Jul 7 17:03:43 1997
William Houston GALLAWAY/GALLOWAY born Knox Co 1828. Who were his parents? Possible connection with GALLAWAYS/GALLOWAYS and RECTORS of Roane Co.

Vicki Lynn Jones Mon Jul 7 11:12:00 1997
Vicki Lynn Jones-Surnames TIPTON, THOMPSON I am currently researching my great-grandmother's side of the family and am in need of information. My great-grandmother's name was Lula TIPTON. She was born March 24 1893 in Knoxville Tennessee. She died January 7, 1957 in Baltimore Maryland. Her father's name was Benjamin TIPTON and he was born December of 1843 in Tennessee. I know that her mother's maiden name was THOMPSON and that she was born in Tennessee also. Lula had several siblings. Her brother was J.M. TIPTON. That is all I know about him. She also had a sister named Nina, and a sister named Callie. I do not know anymore about them. I am interested in finding out what her mother's name was and when she died. I believe she died anywhere from 1895-1899 in Tennessee. I would also like to know when and where Lula's father died and is buried. If anyone has any information, I would greatly appreciate it.

Jeri Simms-Masters Sun Jul 6 08:03:10 1997
FINDLEY or FINLEY I am searching for a connection between FINDLEY or FINLEY families from Knox County to FINDLEYs of Jackson County Indiana. In particular, I am seeking information and ancestors of John C. FINDLEY born about 1820. He was in Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana and was married on 10 October 1845 to Elizabeth Brown. Any information or connections to this ancestor would be appreciated! I have struck a dead end in Indiana.

Margie WEAVER FUNK Fri Jul 4 07:59:43 1997
James McCLOUD b May 29 1765 - Scotland, d Dec 5 1861 - Knox Co, TN, m Mary COLLINSWORTH. Spent some time in Bedford Co, VA during Revolutionary War. Spent part of 1790s in Washington Co, NC-TN. Moved to Knox Co, TN about 1800. Lived rest of life in Halls Crossroads area of Knox Co, TN where he and Mary raised 6 children and have many descendants still.

Vicki Russell Sat Jul 5 15:54:19 1997
I'm looking for Eliza Ellen Legg Whitaker family. I know her father was Edward Legg,mother was Mary Adams. Marys father was Jonathon Adams, mother was Rachel McClendon. They lived on TN/ALB line, married in Clark Co. GA. both died in Limestone Co. TX

Vicki Russell Sat Jul 5 15:57:08 1997
I'm looking for Eliza Ellen Legg Whitaker family. I know her father was Edward Legg,mother was Mary Adams. Marys father was Jonathon Adams, mother was Rachel McClendon. They lived on TN/ALB line, married in Clark Co. GA. both died in Limestone Co. TX

Vicki Russell Sat Jul 5 16:01:39 1997
I'm looking for Eliza Ellen Legg Whitaker family. I know her father was Edward Legg,mother was Mary Adams. Marys father was Jonathon Adams, mother was Rachel McClendon. They lived on TN/ALB line, married in Clark Co. GA. both died in Limestone Co. TX

wendy hood Thu Jul 3 09:32:12 1997
I am looking for information on my great gradparents. My great-grandfather was L.C. GOWER, birthplace listed as Pulaski, Tn, Giles County.(no date listed) He married Blanche HUTTON; birthplace listed as Knoxville, Tn.(no date listed) I don't know the date they were married/when or where. I do know they moved at sometime to Pleasant Point, Texas. where they had a child named Douglas Lee GOWER (my grandmother) she married C.C. THOMAS, born 1886 in Texas. They moved on to Ardmore, Oklahoma where they had my father, KELTON CLYDE MILBURN THOMAS, born Oct. 11, 1916. If you have any information about my great-grandparents or family please pass it on. I can find any information about my grandfather (C.C. Thomas) after my father was born. I do know His mother DOUGLAS LEE GOWER later re-married a man by the name of Bud GREGORY and that she died of spinal meningitis in Supply, Oklahoma on May 22, 1932. Douglas Lee GOWER, born December 20, 1895 in Pleasant Point, Texas.

James C. Campbell Tue Jul 1 05:18:20 1997
I am Looking to obtain any information on a William Bryan b. 20 Apr 1744 d. UNK, howver I believe he did die in White Co. He had a son John Bryan b. 6 Sep 1769 in VA, d. 2 Dec 1840 in White Co., he was married to a Esther (Hettie) Anderson, I have no other information about her. William Bryan was married to a Mary Robinson b. Abt 1748 and I do not have any other information about her. I am looking for death dates on William as well as where he may be buried. I know John Bryan had at least one daugther Majorie Bryan b. 17 May 1813 in White Co, she married a David G. Wilson b. 24 Mar 1811, d. Oct 1864 (Probably in Livingston Co., MO), they married in 1835 in White Co. I am also looking for any information concerning John's children. I would apprieciate any help possible.

Susan Ross Wed Jul 2 15:27:57 1997
Patrick ROSS claims that he was born Knox Co. Tn, probably around 1825. He was in Jefferson Co., Illinois by 1835. Looking for parents, sibs, cousins.

Kristie Simpson Wed Jul 2 16:41:32 1997
I am looking for any info. on the SIMPSON and BOZEMAN family of Knox Co. J.B. SIMPSON married Margaret (Maggie) Atkinson on Feb. 4, 1875. Children were Thomas Franklin (Frank) H.M. (Matthew), Katherine (Katie May) and other daughter first names unknown but married names are Mrs. Ernest Patton, Mrs. William Schenk and Mrs. Francis Wilson. Frank married Evelyn Bozeman date unknown. Katie May married Frederick W. Sobolewski on Nov. 29, 1897. Frank was born Oct. 26, 1876 and died Sept. 21, 1932 in Roanoke, VA. Any info on the SIMPSON or BOZEMAN families would be appreciated. email to krisper@edge.net.

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