Knox County Archived Queries

June, 1998:

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GREEN

I work for Tennessee Mentor and am working with a Client named Robert Green. Mr. Green is from Sevierville and claims to have family burried up there in Hatchers cematary in wears valley I believe. Im having trouble finding hatchers cematary and have been told the name is changed to atchleys ...is this true?? and could you help me by sending me directions or you can call 423-671-9936 and ask for Greg Maxwell ..any help in this matter would be appreciated by Mr.Green, Myself, and Tennessee Mentor thank you Greg
Greg Maxwell -- Greg Maxwell 12733 Union Rd, Knoxville, TN 37922
maxwellg@overhill.org
Submitted on Tue Jun 30 20:47:11 EDT 1998

 


JOHNSON

Looking for information on John JOHNSON, molder b. 1890 in Knox County, died 30 Apr 1919 was buried at Gray Cemetery in Knox County, Tennessee.He was a victim of a gunshot wound to the abdomen and died shortly.Anyone out there know the newspaper I can check for this past news? What newspapers were publishing news in 1919 in Knox County? He marrried Odessa Durtham STRADER (known as Dessie Mae STRADER-see SHERRILL @Loudon County Query). His father was George G. JOHNSON b. Aug 1859 in Knox County, and his mother was Ella S. BISE b. Sep 1858 in Knox County. All are buried in Gray Cemetery in Knox County, Tennessee. Does the cemetery still exist? Is there a address to write to the cemetery to find exact place of burial? George G. and Ella S. had 2 other children besides John JOHNSON. They had Annie M. Johnson b.May 1891 in Knox County , and Robert E. Johnson b. Nov 1894 in Knox County. Has anyone out there researched this family? Where do you go in Knox County to find records ? .
Karen L. -- 351 Sequoia Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29306-6119
is4roots@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Tue Jun 30 14:02:56 EDT 1998

 


STARKEY

I am looking for any relatives or anyone having any info.on a STARKEYfamily located in Knox Co.and appearing on the Late 1800's censusrecords. My G Grandfather was Samuel Starkey who married a NancyMarley, but little else is known.
Larry Gibbs
denvergi@webtv.net
Submitted on Tue Jun 30 10:18:57 EDT 1998

 


CROSS,WARMATH,WILLIAMS,RUSHING

I need help!!!! My family seems unfindable. They are as follows: CROSS - Tipton Co. First names are John maybe born around 1860), Willy (William) (maybe born around 1878)and John Nathon ( born maybe 1910, but died 1991) My father, Joe Cross says that his family resided in Tipton before going over to Henderson and other nearby counties. These men married the following: John Nathon Cross/Jesse RUSHING....William Cross/Willy Mae WARMATH....John Cross/Ludella WILLIAMS. Please Help Me!!! I would love any info at all.
Jennie Cross -- 1653 Oakwood Ave. #3B, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Jenic@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jun 29 22:31:19 EDT 1998

 


LEE/LEA

Trying to connect a Joseph Calvin LEE bc 1844 Jefferson Co. TN, married in Wash. Co VA 1866....to the Leander LEA/LEE of 1860 Knox Co and 1850 Grainger Co. census records.
M.L.Sutterfield
MSutte@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jun 29 00:10:31 EDT 1998

 


CANNON

My Father and I are very interested in one Alexander E. CANNON. I am the 5th generation son of him. We have traced him to Knox County, and have a birth date of abt. 1810, but have not been able to find more. If you have information on him, please feel free to contact me.
James Cannon
jcannon@burgoyne.com
Submitted on Sun Jun 28 23:42:46 EDT 1998

 


ROE

I am researching the ROE family of Knox Co., TN. My GGG-Grandfather was Levi ROE who came to Knox Co., TN, from Beaufort County, NC, in the mid-1820's. See my webpage(s) at http://members.aol.com/DeRoe/index.html for details. Thanks.
Donald E. Roe, Sr.
DeRoe@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Jun 28 15:00:52 EDT 1998

 


HANKINS, JAMES K.

James K (Polk) Hankins was born around 1850. Married Jane DeMarcus in Knox County January 19, 1872. Looking for information about his mother and father and his family. Jane passed away in early 1900's
James A. Hankins -- 2241 Clearwater Point Drive, Seneca, SC 29672
jahhankins@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Jun 28 09:00:58 EDT 1998

 


FLASHER,RICHEY

I am searching for anything on the following family: John FLASHER,who married Nancy C. RICHEY on 28 September 1865, in Knox County, TN.I think he is the same John FLASHER that married Matilda McHONE MACEin Madison County, NC on 7 January 1874. John was in the 1890Veterans Census of Madison County. The record only shows he was inCo.A, Infantry-not which regiment. Any help appreciated!!!
Dan Slagle
febl87a@prodigy.com
Submitted on Sun Jun 28 01:23:20 EDT 1998

 


BRIGGS

Looking for Rufus Stephen BRIGGS, born February 22, 1842 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Served in Civil War in 63rd Tennessee Volunteers, a part of Gen. Longstreets Division. Married Mary Hogue February 22, 1872 in Beech Grove, West Virginia. ANY information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Marilyn McCoskey -- 910 Victorian Drive, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
mccoskey@nidlink.com
Submitted on Sun Jun 28 00:08:00 EDT 1998

 


DELOZIER, DELOZIER

I would like to know when THEOPHILUS LAFAYETTE DELOZIER died and his burial site, if possible. B: 1835, Blount Co., TN, D: aft 1880-? Was in Knox County in 1865 w/ wife.
Dee DeLozier
jarey@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Sat Jun 27 15:32:54 EDT 1998

 


OSBORNE, TODTENHAUSEN

James M. Osborne, Great-great grandfather from Knox county Tenn. Believe his parents to be James and Libella Osborne. James Sr. born around 1800 in Va, James Jr. born about Feb 1834. James and Libella children James M, Mary E, Samuel A, Christopher C, Lazerus H, and Henry L.
Regina Roselle -- 784 Whitehorse Ave, Hamilton, NJ 08610
Jeano784@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Jun 26 21:12:24 EDT 1998

 


NORRIS

I've begun searching for my maternal grandmothers family, NORRIS. Her father was Isaac Leroy NORRIS who married Elizabeth RIDING. I understand he had a brother, Neil NORRIS and a sister Rosetta NORRIS- LONG. They were residence of Knoxville at the time of Isaac's death in 1933. I couldn't quite make out his father's name, it looked like Dull NORRIS. He was married to an unknown BIRD.
Jim Jenkins -- 1302 Pebble Creek Drive, Belmont, NC 28012
jenkfam@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Fri Jun 26 15:45:46 EDT 1998

 


CONOVER, NEEDHAM

I am searching for complete family tree for William Dee CONOVER Possibly Born Willis D.(DEE) CONOVER Dec.10 1892 Hill County Texas, moved to east Tn. about 1912. Married Freddie Porter ARMSTRONG Born E.TN.Feb.2,1891. They had Two Sons Elvis E. CONOVER b.Aug.27 1915,d.July 1983 Knox. County Tn. and William Dee CONOVER b.march12,1918 d.April,1978 Knox County Tn. .As far as i can go back Willis D.(DEE)CONOVER'S Father was Samuel D. CONOVER Born 1855 Kentucky Died 1901 Texas Hill County, Mother Annice E. APPLING Born March,19,1860 Simpson County Kentucky Died Jan.27,1902 Hill County, Texas. Willis Died ,(William D.CONOVER) 1953 Knox. County Tennessee. Am Also searching for info on maternal Norma Clarice NEEDHAM born Feb. 17, 1920 Knox. County Tennessee
William D. CONOVER111
usmail1022@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Jun 26 09:05:06 EDT 1998

 


MYNATT, GIBBS

Working on the line of William C. MYNATT b. ca 1794 in Knox Co. he marrried Helen GIBBS b. ca 1798 thought to also been born in Knox Co.
Darleen Berens
Darleen_Berens@prodigy.com
Submitted on Fri Jun 26 02:53:30 EDT 1998

 


WRINKLE

Am looking for info on WRINKLE line. Direct ancestor is Silas. George, Elias and David are possible brothers. All moved to Laclede Co. Missouri about 1850. Silas was married to Elizabeth from Kentucky. Who are Silas' parents? Please help!
Leslie Wrinkle-Matheson -- 711 Cook Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
LeslieMatheson@gte.net
Submitted on Thu Jun 25 23:39:01 EDT 1998

 


WESTBROOK, LARUE

Josephine Westbrook was married to my grandfather,James William LaRue. He was born in 1850. It is believed that her father was: John W. Westbrook, born in Virginia in 1791. Mother; Charity Westbrook, born 1808 in tn: Sisters: Angeline M. born 1834; Catharine born 1849; Susan, born 1849: Brothers: Amos P. born 1835; Jasper N. born 1836. Any information will be appreciated
Bill LaRue -- 11002 Cranbrook, Houston, TX 77042
dadlarue@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Jun 25 17:08:31 EDT 1998

 


COOPER

I am looking for info. on Sarah Cooper's parents and other ancestors. Sarah was born 8/Sept/1791 in Knox TN. By 1817 she was married toJohn Rains and living in Randolph Co. NC. Her parents may have beenThomas Cooper and Hannah Isaac, but need further information andconfirmation of the above statistics.
Elizabeth Rains Johnson -- 119A Calais Street, Nashua, NH 03060-4238
IlonaMassey@webtv.net
Submitted on Thu Jun 25 16:17:07 EDT 1998

 


NIPPER

NIPPER
Ron JOHNSON
REJatSATX@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 24 22:19:19 EDT 1998

 


FISHER, REBOCK, RED BUCK

Does anyone have info on a fort of some kind at Knoxville ca 1830'-40's? I have found a marriage cert. on which the bride states that her father was born at Fort at Knox. He was possibly full blooded Cherokee. He married Jane Fisher in Tnn (Knoxville?). Only clues that I have on his name are an "english variation--Bill Rebock, and the phrase Red (gr??) Buck. Any help is appreciated.
Debra Gilly
dgilly@mounet.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 24 18:22:19 EDT 1998

 


KINCAID

Looking for information on Rufus (Morgan or McDonald) KINCAID born 1826 in Knox county. He married Mary Ann REED on 12-15-1848 in Roane county. Their children were M...tice, Thomas, Lee, Candice, Willis, Morgan (or Rufus Morgan), amd Joseph Green
Michael Kincaid -- P.O. Box 960, Shady Cove, OR 97539
K3054FTB@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 24 17:34:19 EDT 1998

 


GRYDER/GRIDER

BLOUNT Co. I am hunting information on Joseph Gryder. He was born in Va. Married Ann Eliza Tuck in 1846 in Blount Co. I need his father and mother's name. Joseph was born about 1815-16. He is the ancestor of the Gryder and Guider families of Blount and Loudon Co. Tn. I have worked on this off and on since 1987 but I'm stumped. Please help!!
Dan Guider -- 2699 Royal Oak Ct., Acworth, GA 30102
DANGUIDER@prodigy.net
Submitted on Wed Jun 24 00:05:45 EDT 1998

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