Knox County Archived Queries

Flirst Hill Cemetary
PEGGYDIXON -- Wednesday, 1 March 2000, at 11:07 a.m.

Searching for Flirst Or Flisst Hill Cemetary,knox co,existed in 1924. My g-grandmother,rebecca JENKINS,is buried there. The undertaker is listed as S.L.SALLING CO.knox co. anyone out there have any idea?

sarah sharp
Peggy Dixon -- Wednesday, 1 March 2000, at 11:11 a.m.

looking for parents of sarah sharp,born in tn,1817. married jerimiah tharp,knox co,1844. was found in knox co,1850-60 census,then moved to union co,for 1870 census. they had the following children: william(maimed)who lived with his brother,samuel milton and wife,elizabeth johnson tharp,in 1880,and eliza,john oliver.

Gideon Graves & Eliza Atkins
Betsy Gammill-Hayes -- Wednesday, 1 March 2000, at 2:15 p.m.

Gideon & Eliza were born in Knox County in 1840 and 1844, respectively. Gideon served in the 1st TN Inf, CO B, from 1861 to 1864 when he was mustered out. He and Eliza married in 1864 in Union County and lived and raised children (Betty, Wes, Parlon & Arve) in or near Luttrell until approx. the early 1890s. I have traced 'Liza to her father, Elige, in Grainger County, TN. But Gideon, prior to his birth and after he left for Texas where he died in the 1920s, is a dead-end for me.

I believe Gideon was a Mason -- at least after he moved to Texas. Liza (aka Elizabeth J)died at my grandparents home in Nebraska in about 1924.

If you have any information about either, please share. I would appreciate it very much. E-mail me directly at bghrealtor@home.com.

Thanks.

LOWE'S FERRY
Jim Lowe -- Thursday, 2 March 2000, at 12:16 p.m.

I believe there is or was a place just Southwest of Knoxville called Lowe's Ferry. Does anyone know of it, how it was named. If it was an active ferry across ?? who owned & operated it? Appreciate any information.

faulkner/satterfield m.1897
wilma -- Thursday, 2 March 2000, at 3:09 p.m.

need info on my fathers family. andrew jackson faulkner m. elsie elvira satterfield sept. 1897 in union county. they moved to knoxville sometime after 1916, i think. 12 children, so i know there is family out there. can you help all information will be welcome thanks in advance. .

David VARNER VA-TN-KY
Les Varner -- Friday, 3 March 2000, at 3:00 p.m.

I am searching for the ancestors and descendants of Henry Varner (b. abt 1740 VA/PA d. 1820 KY). He and his wife Mary had most of their children in Augusta Co., Virginia then moved to Knox Co., Tennessee. They remained in Knox Co. for many years finally migrating to Cumberland Co., KY. Although David Sr. leaves Tennessee several childred remain in Knox Co. and eastern Tennessee. In 1820 David VARNER, Sr dies in Cumberland Co., KY. According to probate records in Cumberland Co., KY David and Mary had the following children: daut. Susanna CRYTYER, Peggy CUPPENHAUER, Elizabeth McCULLY, Caty LEONARD, Sally JONES and Polly; sons John, Henry, George, and Jacob.

Any help locating information and relatives to this old family will be appreciated

DeArmond, Thomas
Peggy Moeller -- Sunday, 5 March 2000, at 4:44 a.m.

Trying to find burial site of my grandfather Samuel Bolivar DeArmond, b 04 Aug 1876 in Kimberlin Heights, Knox Co Tn, d 10 Mar 1969 at Mountain Home TN . Family says he was buried at Old Gray Cemetery in Knoxville but the cemetery ofc was unable to find any record. His obituary states he was buried at US Nat'l Cemetery, but the Nat'l Cemetery in Knoxville has no record either. Married Bright Anna Thomas 06 Mar 1900, daughter of B.H. Thomas and S.M. Johnson.

RIVERBOATS
Phyllis hamman -- Sunday, 5 March 2000, at 7:02 a.m.

Need any info and picture of the Lucy WALKER riverboat that ran the Tenn river 1820-1850. I have heard that James Wesley Hood was the pilot of this boat and he settled in the Roane Co. area. Was born in Knox Co. 1815.

Re: Kaisers & Julians
Charles Lee -- Sunday, 5 March 2000, at 12:51 p.m.

My ggggg gf George Julian (1702-1822) had some daughters that I know nothing about. I have the deed that George bought land in Knox County in 1801. He sold the same land in Anderson County in 1809.

Children: 1) John Julian (1776-1865), marr 1797 Knox Co, my gggg gf, 2) Mary (born c 1776), 3) Sarah (born 07 Mar 1779), 4) Nancy (1781-1845), 5) William (c 1783-after 1850), 6) Daughter Julian (1786-1786), 7) George Julian (1792-1866), 8) Jesse Julian (1794-1847).

Could these girls be the ones you have been looking for?

Chuck

Re: 1926 GIRL CHILD GIVEN AWAY,KNOXVILLE
Kitty Elizabeth Parton -- Monday, 6 March 2000, at 9:37 a.m.

Your sister, my aunt BETTY LOU JENKINS was born to your mother BESSIE LOUISE HELTON and her husband whom she married in 1923, THEODORE JENKINS was his name. Grandma, BESSIE LOUISE HELTON was divorced by her husband and two day's after the divorce THEODORE JENKINS married his second and final wife. THEY adopted his brother's daughter after the child's mother was too ill and they had seven children at the time to care of another so THEODORE and his new wife adopted the child calling her their own...her name was ANNA JENKINS. THEODORE's second wife was infertile that is why they asked to adopt her. Grandma took aunt BETTY LOU JENKINS and went to go live with her mother RUBY ESMERALDA WILSON and an unknown stepfather and two step brothers/half-brothers. My grandfather JAY EASTEL PARTON assualted his wife ETHEL MABES and after breaking her jaw and her being hospitalized my grandpa JAY went up to Ohio and met with my grandmother and together they came to California. My grandfather's first daughter by his first marriage with ETHE MABES, NETTIE PARTON DRAPER told me this story and so did the nephew of THEODORE JENKINS and the adopted daughter of THEODORE JENKINS. This material has been forwarded to my cousin MONA WOOLARD and given to her after documentation on the online family Parton tree...she is the daughter of my aunt BETTY LOU JENKINS PARTON WOOLARD. These are all proven facts and the JENKINS clearly remember the union and pregnancy my grandmother experienced with her daughter BETTY LOU JENKINS and lived a short year with THEODORE as husband and wife before he left her to marry his other wife.

DAVID HELTON - DORA HILTON - RUBY WILSON common th
Kitty Elizabeth Parton -- Monday, 6 March 2000, at 9:50 a.m.

My grandmother BESSIE LOUISE HELTON was born in knox Co Knoxville Tennesse. She was born in 1905. Her parent's were RUBY ESMERALDA WILSON and DAVID WILLIAM HELTON. I was told by my mother "Dora Lee" that DAVID WILLIAM HELTON had been killed while employed with the railroad co during a "train coupling"? After his supposed death my great grandmother RUBY ESMERALDA WILSON remarried an unknown man and moved up to OHIO. My grandmother BESSIE LOUISE HELTON was first married to THEODORE JENKINS in early 1920's and BESSIE LOUISE HELTON gave birth to BETTY LOU JENKINS...Living with THEODORE JENKINS until a separation, divorce and remarriage two day's after the divorce by Jenkins and his second and last wife. BESSIE went up to live with her parent's in Ohio and took their daughter with her. My grandfather JAY EASTEL PARTON (his mother a DORA HILTON or HELTON..could have been previously married as my grandfather had a half brother named "Plase Helton"...his father JOHN W. PARTOn all of Pulaski Co Kentucky) went up north to Ohio and he and my grandmother left together to come to Los Angeles California with grandma Bessie's daughter Betty Lou. Does anyone know of a DAVID WILL HELTON killed during a "train coupling"..do you know of the HELTON line that runs thru the JENKINS line I mention? Rumor has it..this is DAVID WILLIAM HELTON's line indirectly. Please view my Parton online family tree located at the ancestry.com online family tree area. feel free to add or advise ...thanks in advance...kitty elizabeth parton...grand daughter of JAY EASTEL PARTON and BESSIE LOUISE HELTON.

Parton Online Family Tree

William Davidson
PHILIP DAVIDSON -- Monday, 6 March 2000, at 2:41 p.m.

William Davidson(56)married Anna Nichol in the 1850 census Anderson Co Children were William C., Washington, and Samuel N and John?

Samuel Taylor
Philip R. Davidson -- Monday, 6 March 2000, at 2:59 p.m.

Samuel Taylor married Elizabeth Steel Dickey. They are buried at Bethel Cemetary in Anderson County now within the AREA. Permelia Jane married William C. Davidson and two daughters married Dickson Vann.

Joel Ferguson Rudder
Philip R. Davidson -- Monday, 6 March 2000, at 3:03 p.m.

Joel Ferguson Rudder married Sarah Adeline Camp. Are there any cousins that know their history & genealogy? Rudders came from Lunenburg, VA

Walker and Massingill
Tammy (Walker) Zaino -- Monday, 6 March 2000, at 11:15 p.m.

I am looking for my paternal ggrand parents, Ballard I. Walker and Louvernia Massingill. I'm not sure of birth or death dates. My grandfather was born 1915, so it had to be earlier than that. They may be buried at Bookwalter cemetery somewhere on Central Ave.

Re: MEDEARIS / MADERIS / MADRIS / MADRAS
Loralee H. Boegly -- Wednesday, 8 March 2000, at 4:03 a.m.

Hi there, There is a Ann Madras who m. Alexander Henderson in NJ. about 1850. something like that. Look in Cumberland Co. NJ. or Monmouth Co. NJ. I can get my messages through because I don't have this other thing about URL---I don't know how to do it. Loralee I live here in Knoxville and will try and go see if I can find it. Loralee

PARTON HENDERSON HELTON HILTON TRIMBLE TARTER DOTT
kitty elizabeth parton -- Wednesday, 8 March 2000, at 5:13 a.m.

I am the grand daughter of JAY EASTEL PARTON son of JOHN W. PARTON son of MATTHEW FLOYD PARTON son of JAMES PARTON son of???? My maternal grandma is BESSIE LOUISE HELTON the daughter of RUBY ESMERALDA WILSON and DAVID WILLIAM HELTON. For further info re this line and the other's linked with it i.e., Helton Hilton Trimble Lay etc...see my Parton online family tree. I have been provided with only very sketchy info and it was incorrect at times. After 3 1/2 yrs I have a little on file but need direction and help! feel free to email me or post here or go to the genforum.com family forum as names listed and you will find my other queries. My great grandparent's were most likely born and lived most of their lives till 1920's when DAVID WILLIAM HELTON was said to have died during a "train coupling" accident. I am in SF Bay Area/Calif. anybody out in the Tennessee area that can "do" lookups for a minor fee? I would appreciate any help that can be provided. thanks

online family tree

Re: 1926 GIRL CHILD GIVEN AWAY,KNOXVILLE
KITTY ELIZABETH PARTON -- Wednesday, 8 March 2000, at 5:26 a.m.

I TOLD YOU DORA LEE PARTON BACK IN JANUARY THAT I HAD FOUND THE RELATIVES MOST ESPECIALLY THE DIRECT FAMILY OF THEODORE JENKINS. tHEY PROVIDED ME WITH THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE, MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE AND THE DIVORCE PAPERS ARE COMING FROM TENNESSEE WHERE THEY ARE ALL FILED AND ALL AVAILABLE.

I was told for years the story that my aunt Betty Lou was adopted. SHE WAS IN FACT NEVER!!!! ADOPTED. My grandmother your mother BESSIE LOUISE HELTON knew THEODORE JENKINS thru HIS HELTON family. Theodore's Helton's and grandma's Helton's (David William Helton are related). They married..I have the written history by the newphew of Theodore Jenkins and the other info backed up by the TRULY "adopted" daughter of Theodore and his "infertile" wife who stayed his spouse until they both passed away. THeodore of major diabetes, renal heart failure and other related diseases (these diseases run thru my Aunt Betty Lou Jenkins line)....Mr. Jenkins (he's asked to stay out of any "conflicts"..I can and will respect that) told me personally and I explained to you that I sent the papers to Mona Woolard the daughter of Betty Lou Jenkins Parton and John Woolard. It was imprt. to Mona due to her twins birth (we have NONE listed in any of my Parton family lines but Theodore Jenkins had over eight sets of twins as well as the hereditary diseases that afflicted my aunt for years)

THIS WAS NOT MADE OR CREATED. iT IS TRUE THAT MY GRANDMOTHER GAVE BIRTH to BETTY LOUS JENKINS..she was married to THEODORE JENKINS at the time and she was known to be VISBLY pregnant. She went to a local Knox Co. hospital and delivered by anut BETTY LOU JENKINS. They lived approx. less than a year together.

THEODORE JENKINS divorce grandma BESSIE LOUISE HELTON and two days later remarried his second and final spouse.

I will be "scanning" on documentation and placing it on a new webpage called Kitty's Family Search located at MyFamily.com.

I would never lie or create lies to hand down as legacies for my children or my other family members. I have never lied in fact I have sorted out a number of lies, misspellings and purposeful untrue facts thrown in on top of a very few honest items.

I am honest, hard-working and have great compassion for family tie. THis is the truth and if anyone would like further info and where it can be found please feel free to kittyparton@Yahoo.com...many thanks and if anyone can help with the Helton line of this family Id be appreciative.

Re: 1926 GIRL CHILD GIVEN AWAY,KNOXVILLE
KITTY ELIZABETH PARTON -- Wednesday, 8 March 2000, at 5:28 a.m.

I TOLD YOU DORA LEE PARTON BACK IN JANUARY THAT I HAD FOUND THE RELATIVES MOST ESPECIALLY THE DIRECT FAMILY OF THEODORE JENKINS. tHEY PROVIDED ME WITH THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE, MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE AND THE DIVORCE PAPERS ARE COMING FROM TENNESSEE WHERE THEY ARE ALL FILED AND ALL AVAILABLE.

I was told for years the story that my aunt Betty Lou was adopted. SHE WAS IN FACT NEVER!!!! ADOPTED. My grandmother your mother BESSIE LOUISE HELTON knew THEODORE JENKINS thru HIS HELTON family. Theodore's Helton's and grandma's Helton's (David William Helton are related). They married..I have the written history by the newphew of Theodore Jenkins and the other info backed up by the TRULY "adopted" daughter of Theodore and his "infertile" wife who stayed his spouse until they both passed away. THeodore of major diabetes, renal heart failure and other related diseases (these diseases run thru my Aunt Betty Lou Jenkins line)....Mr. Jenkins (he's asked to stay out of any "conflicts"..I can and will respect that) told me personally and I explained to you that I sent the papers to Mona Woolard the daughter of Betty Lou Jenkins Parton and John Woolard. It was imprt. to Mona due to her twins birth (we have NONE listed in any of my Parton family lines but Theodore Jenkins had over eight sets of twins as well as the hereditary diseases that afflicted my aunt for years)

THIS WAS NOT MADE OR CREATED. iT IS TRUE THAT MY GRANDMOTHER GAVE BIRTH to BETTY LOUS JENKINS..she was married to THEODORE JENKINS at the time and she was known to be VISBLY pregnant. She went to a local Knox Co. hospital and delivered by anut BETTY LOU JENKINS. They lived approx. less than a year together.

THEODORE JENKINS divorce grandma BESSIE LOUISE HELTON and two days later remarried his second and final spouse.

I will be "scanning" on documentation and placing it on a new webpage called Kitty's Family Search located at MyFamily.com.

I would never lie or create lies to hand down as legacies for my children or my other family members. I have never lied in fact I have sorted out a number of lies, misspellings and purposeful untrue facts thrown in on top of a very few honest items.

I am honest, hard-working and have great compassion for family tie. THis is the truth and if anyone would like further info and where it can be found please feel free to kittyparton@Yahoo.com...many thanks and if anyone can help with the Helton line of this family Id be appreciative.

IM STILL NOT QUITE SURE WHY IT IS SO DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE THAT MY AUNT BETTY LOU JENKINS was BESSIE LOUISE HELTON's first born daughter out of her first marriage? It sounds like from Theodore Jenkins and Theodore's daughter's description of her father, our Betty Lou was a "chip of the old block"..kind, caring and compassionate..Theodore Jenkins later became a "minister" before dying of heart failure etc...I was told he was the "favorite" amongst the nieces and nephews...

Re: Webber/Weiss/Wallace families
Sandra Jordan -- Wednesday, 8 March 2000, at 6:25 a.m.

Bonnie , I have Wallis / Wallace in Knox. County, TN. My Wallace/Wallis was discharged from the Union Army in 1865 and died in 1876 in Knox County. His wife died in 1901 in Knox County . Have a few names and dates of birth. Hope I can help your with yours and then I have more information on mine too. Sandy.

THEODORE JENKINS&BESSIE HELTON 1923-1931
KITTY ELIZABETH PARTON -- Wednesday, 8 March 2000, at 7:42 a.m.

Following is some of the info recevd from the nephew of THEODORE JENKINS and his "adopted" daughter "A".....Theodore was the 9th of 12 kids and was born in SEVIER co., TN His parents are listed on the Parton ancestry.com online family tree for my family herein mentioned...Theodore was born during the Civil Way ..Theodore joined the ARMY during WW1 and was DISCHARGED on 29 APRIL 1921. He then moved to Knoxville because Sevier was strictly a farming comm..he was a wood worker/mill worker at the time. He married my grandmother BESSIE LOUISE HELTON on 3 MARCH 1923..On June 22, 1926 my aunt BETTY LOU JENKINS PARTON WOOLARD was born. THEODORE JENKINS and BESSIE LOUISE HELTON were the BIOLOGICAL parent's of (this "girl born in 1926"...? and given away..no no no...that is not how my aunt Betty Lou came to be...I have well researched this as it is what propelled me to "find the truth" regarding the made up stories and lies re my own particular Parton family line. Why the truth was distorted I have no idea and in a way I dont care. This is the truth according to eyewitnesses still living and some writings from this Jenkins family shared with me via internet)..... My grandma and THeodore were married in 1923 (two years after he was discharged from the ARMY)...aunt BETTY LOU JENKINS born in 1926 three years AFTER they were married and the on 9 JULY 1931 he divorced my "Grandma Bessie" and married E.J.L. on 1 Aug 1931. Theodore was the lead carpenter on several large projects in Knoxville...Theodore and "E" adopted A.B. Jenkins...daughter of Theodore's brother the mother had died in the childbirth and since the bro had several older children she was adopted by THeodore and his spouse. This was written by his nephew.."Theodore became a part time preacher after he retired. I remember him as the most kind of my uncles"...He died on 6 Dec 1968 and is buried in Knoxville at a local cemetery there with other family of his. The daughter who was really adopted (NOT MY AUNT BETTY LOU)is rather "reclusive" (to quote her cousin and herself!) and was kind enough to share the information I just wrote and more as well. The family saw the couple THEODORE JENKINS and BESSIE LOUISE HELTON BEfore the marriage, during the marriage and the start of her pregnancy with my aunt BETTY LOU JENKINS thru the delivery that occured at a hospital in Knox! And of course the divorce that followed a few years later. I personally was sent a copy of each marriage for Theodore Jenkins found at the Knox Co. archives as well as a certified copy of ORIGINAL BIRTH certificates. The nephew of Theodore's is trying to acquite the divorce decree for me.

On the other note I was told by Mr. Jenkins that "Bessie Lou" (the name she handed to my aunt BETTY "LOU") was called "Bessie Lou"....back in 1830's when the Jenkins family first came to TN there were two brother's LABAN and CALEB and a sister named "Sina"...Sina married a Levi Helton and it was believed that DAVID WILLIAM HELTON's line descended from that line.

Photos of the Jenkins family and Bessie were sent to me as well. These too along with the three letters from the "hand of Mr. Jenkins and the "adopted" daughter) were sent to Mona Woolard, one of grandma BESSIE's other grandkids..my cousin!

Theodore had several heart attacks before he died..his mother died of a heart problem, his father "J" died of a stroke the grandfather died of a stroke..his great grandfather died in 1877 of heart problems.

To put it in the words of the one who gave me this info..."Get the idea?"...

As you can see I have put quite a bit into the REAL research of the biological parent's (BESSIE LOUISE HELTON and THEODORE JENKINS).. My cousins had requested it because of medical history. My aunt BETTY LOU (Lou was short for Louise..cute..) died of "Cardiopulmonary Arrest, Congestive Cardiomyopathy, End Stage Renal Failure and Diabetes Mellitus".in other words wouldn't it perhaps had saved my Aunt's life to know the "honest to God?" truth about her birth and birthparent's....

Im sorry that for whatever reasons my grandma or mom which ever one told me that my aunt BETTY LOU wasn't the biological child of my grandma. I did love my grandparent's but the truth is they were dysfuntional, angry people. They drank and were very physically violent with their children. I LOVED THEM BOTH!! But you still need to separarate fact from fiction. My grandmother adored me and protected me often from my frightening home situation. This is not a "bashing" but a "breakthrough" to where our family really descends from.

I love being who I am with all these different lines and lifestyles..it's ok because I am a product and culmination of all these event's. God knows Ive got a great sense of humor!!

All info honest, true and factual.

Parton Online Family Tree

Re: Webber/Weiss/Wallace families
Bonnie -- Wednesday, 8 March 2000, at 8:47 a.m.

Dear Sandra, What are the names of your Wallaces? Most of my Wallace/Wallis family members lived in what is now Union Co., Tenn, but before Union Co. was formed it was Knox Co. I am a descendant of Luther Wallace of Union Co. whose father was Stevenson Wallace who died in 1865. His father was supposedly first in Tennessee. Does this ring any bell for you? My cousin has been working on the Wallace line for many years and it goes way back. But I like to do my own research and like to share with others which is half of the fun of genealogy. I sure hope you will write back soon. Bonnie

Caroline MARY
Anita Tally -- Wednesday, 8 March 2000, at 9:45 a.m.

Does anyone know of a Caroline MARY b. about 1812 in Knox Co., Tennessee? Would the surname MARY be the same as O'MARY? I'm not even certain that Mary is the surname of this woman ...anyway, she married Rev. John CRAIG in about 1832; he was 60, she was 20. They had 2 children, Isaac Easterling CRAIG and Mary CRAIG. Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance, Anita Tally

Re: Webber/Weiss/Wallace families
Sandra Jordan -- Wednesday, 8 March 2000, at 10:18 a.m.

Bonnie; The earliest Wallis/Wallace I have is Nimrod born about 1820 in NC. he married Delitha (Artic) J. Jennings on Sept. 28, 1843 or 1844 in Green County, TN. I have nothing before him. I just have his pension paper from the National Archives but they had just that he enlisted in 1863, discharged in 1865 and died on 2-28-1876 at home in Knox County, TN. He is buried at Ball Camp Church yard in Knox Co. His pension paper had more information on his children and wife than him. Here is all his children names and date of births: Ruth Elizabeth Wallace born 7-29-1846 John J. Wallace born 6-5-1848 Solomon McAually Wallace born 2-11-1850 Thomas Jefferson Wallace born 5-25-1852 Elijah Wallace born 3-24-1853 Nimrod Wallace born 12-31-1854 Nancy A. Wallace born 2-24-1857 Shorlotia V. Wallace born 5-16-1859 William M. Wallace born 8-3-1861 George C. Wallace born 2-8-1865 Adaline Wallace born 8-7-1869 died 9-30-1882 buried same place as her father, in Knox County. Caledonia Wallace born 3-12-1872 My line is through George C. Wallace. He is buried in Woodlawn in LaFollette, Campbell County, TN. I still have Wallace from this line living in LaFollette today. I sure hope we have some of the same people in our tree. Look forward in hearing back from you. Sandy

Looking for a obit from Knox CO.
gloria -- Wednesday, 8 March 2000, at 12:48 p.m.

I am looking for my uncle's obit. He passed away Nov. 1979 in Knoxville TN. His name was Tom Wiggins. Any help will be deeply appreciated. Gloria

Re: Kaisers & Julians
Doyle Broome -- Wednesday, 8 March 2000, at 1:44 p.m.

Chuck, I did recieve your message concerning George Julian and his children. They might be the people I am looking for but there are some differences which cause doubt. According to Family Treemakers Genealogy info on the Descendants of Rene St Julian of which your Georege is a descendant. Georges daughter Nancy is listed as marrying a Benjamin Naugle 11-2-1809 Fairfield County Ohio. She could have left the Kaiser fellow and went to Ohio when the family moved on. This would contradict the info that she was married to a Kaiser and wound up in Mississippi.Also, your George does not list a Rebecca which is one of the girls. George's son William, according to the census is the right age birth wise but was listed as living past 1850. My William married Nancy Wilhite in 1802 in Jefferson County which is only across the Tennessee River from where they lived in Knox County, but he died about 1828. The person that compiled the info might not know the death date and only speculated about that. They don't list any info on him so chances are they really don't know anything about him or his wife or family. Rebecca could be a cousin and not a sister or she might be the daughter listed as Susannah which you have as number six with no name. Please look at this info and anything you may have and get back to me with any thoughts. It is interesting that Your William and my William are listed with same birth years. I never considered George or his family because I have not seen any info that said he stopped over in Tenn on his way to Ohio until you supplied the info that you have on George. Look this site up on Rene St Julian that I mentioned and study it. There does seem to be more info on your line than what you already have. Look forward to hearing from you.-Doyle

BESSIE LOUISE HELTON
KITTY ELIZABETH PARTON -- Thursday, 9 March 2000, at 5:05 a.m.

I forgot to add that a few people called grandma Bessie Louise Helton..."BESSIE LOU". Her first husband's family..he was Theodore Jenkins ...see other message thanks..it's just a cute name too! unusual nickname like her mom's unusual middle name ESMERALDA..kind of "foreign" any ideas? thanks again

Parton Online Family Tree

Re: Looking for a obit from Knox CO.
Kitty Eliz. Parton -- Thursday, 9 March 2000, at 5:09 a.m.

Id like to second that! I would pay a reasonable fee for lookups in this county..wow! that'd be great..anyone live in Knox Co? Tennessee where they can visit the onsite historical archives and census sheets? Im in sf california and it's a "little" far...

Parton Online Family Tree

LUCINDA SOUTHARD JOHNSON VANDIVER
Diane Jordan Jones -- Thursday, 9 March 2000, at 7:58 a.m.

Interested in contacting anyone who has knowledge of Lucinda SOUTHARD JOHNSON VANDIVER. Need to find the names of Lucinda's parents, and the dates of marriages for both marriages. I also need the divorce date for her first marriage. Have information concerning Lucinda's date of death and burial location to exchange with anyone researching this name. I also have a picture available of her grave marker.

Pvt. William Sherrod
Mike Sherrod -- Thursday, 9 March 2000, at 8:50 a.m.

I am looking for anyone who knows if Pvt. William Sherrod came from Knox County to Texas to join the Republic of Texas Army. I have a copy of his discharge I received from the Texas General Land Office that indicates that he came to Texas and joined the Army in February 1836 and was discharged in September 1836 after Mexico surrendered to General Sam Houston. There were many volunteers from Tennessee and I want to find out if William came from Tennessee.

Any help would be appreciated. Did anyone keep a record of the names of men who came to Texas to fight? It is my understanding that this is how you got your state motto "The Volunteer State".

Thanks,

Mike Sherrod

Looking for a city???
Richard Wright -- Thursday, 9 March 2000, at 9:36 a.m.

I have a letter written to my grandmother in 1901 addressed to Ronda or Rando Tennessee. Has anyone everheard of this place? It has to be some place in Knox Co because she was born and raised on Millertown Pike just above East Towne Mall.Thanks Feel free to Email me AnchorRest@aol.com

Robertson-Robison-Robinson genealogy
Dave Robinson -- Friday, 10 March 2000, at 12:23 a.m.

Looking for these surnames in Knox County around 1800.Great Great Grandfather was Elijah Robison/Robertson.He married Susannah Harvey in Knox County.

Re: Medlock/Scott Family
Dave Robinson -- Friday, 10 March 2000, at 12:41 a.m.

Looking for an Amy Medlock who supposedly married a E.Robinson from Tenn.Amy was suppose to be from Indiana ?

KNOX County RUBY ESMERALDA WILSON
KITTY ELIZABETH PARTON -- Sunday, 12 March 2000, at 1:30 a.m.

Do you know of a "WILSON" family who had a daughter named RUBY ESMERALDA WILSON..ever see her name in your census research? She was married from 1899(approx.) thru possibly 1926, residing in KNOX COUNTY TENNESSEE. I believe she was from either OHIO, SEVIER TN or KNOX TN. DAVID WILLIAM HELTON was said to have worked for the railroad there in Tennessee..which could have been the ?...Knoxville Southern Railroad, Knoxville & Kentucky Railroad, Knoxville & Ohio Railroad or the Charleston Railway aka the "Blue Ridge". He was an employee there while wed to RUBY ESMERALDA WILSON. I was told he died during a "train coupling" accident. I searched the death index from 1912 thru 1925 for Knox and he is not there. He must have died between 1926 and 1931. RUBY ESMERALDA WILSON remarried and moved to OHIO where she had two more sons with her new spouse. In 1930/31 my grandmother BESSIE LOUISE HELTON recvd a divorce from her husband THOEDORE JENKINS. At that time she moved to OHIO with her daughter BETTY LOU JENKINS and lived with her mother and stepfather. A few months after that my grandfather JAY EASTEL PARTON (from Barbourbille, Pulaski Co., KY) met her up there and left his spouse ETHEL MABES in Kentucky with two of their children (maybe three #?) see Pulaski Co., Barbourville KY for more search on PARTON line.

DAVID WILLIAM HELTON, RUBY ESMERALDA WILSON, BESSIE LOUIE HELTON, CHRYSTINE HELTON, ALFRED HELTON,...please see my PARTON online family tree located at ancestry.com for further lines on this family tree of mind.

I am the great grand daughter of DAVID WILLIAM HELTON and RUBY ESMERALDA WILSON...thank you in advance..if you want you may email me at kittyparton@yahoo.com or mail at 105 Oak Rim Court, Los Gatos CA 95032...have a great day!

OTHER NAMES: PARTON HELTON HILTON HENDERSON HUBBARD FOLEY LAY TRIMBLE TARTER DOTTER WAMPLER WEDDLE WOLF

Parton Online Family Tree

ANYONE OUT THERE...CAN DO A OBIT LOOKUP?
KITTY ELIZABETH PARTON -- Sunday, 12 March 2000, at 1:35 a.m.

My great grandfather died during a "train coupling" accident while employed by a railroad company there in Knox Co., Knoxville Tennessee. DAVID WILLIAM HELTON died sometime after 1925-1931. I searched the Knox Co death index for 1912-1926 and he was not there. Would you be willing to "conduct" a obit lookup or record's search? If so, please email me at kittyparton@yahoo or snail mail me at 105 Oak Rim COurt, Los Gatos California 95032..any help would be appreciated even if it was just one documetn found. thank you in advance...kitty elizabeth parton.

see PARTON online family tree at ancestry.com

Parton Online Family Tree

Re: LUCINDA SOUTHARD JOHNSON VANDIVER
KITTY ELIZABETH PARTON -- Sunday, 12 March 2000, at 1:39 a.m.

My great great uncle JAMES RILEY PARTON b approx 1842 married into the Van Diver family. He married ELIZABETH VAN DIVER. JAMES RILEY PARTON's parent's were DELILAH HENDERSON and JAMES WILLIAM PARTON. (No proven parent's for Delilah and James..still searching.) see PARTON online family tree at ancestry.com...kittyparton@yahoo.com...

Parton Online Family Tree

Re: John Wesley Lowery
KITTY ELIZABETH PARTON -- Sunday, 12 March 2000, at 1:44 a.m.

If anyone should find employee records for railroad employees please try to email me with locale. My great grandfather DAVID WILLIAM HELTON was employed and killed while employed with a railroad compnay out of Knox CO.,,at least that's where he lived and could be found on the 1914 census with his three kids with RUB ESMERLADA WILSON. They called him "DAVE" HELTON. Any info would be great. kittyparton@yahoo.com

Parton Online Family Tree

Re: lester lowe pressle
KITTY ELIZABETH PARTON -- Sunday, 12 March 2000, at 1:48 a.m.

i am searching for information regarding my great grandfather who was said to have been employed with a railroac co there in Knox Co., Tennessee. I was told he was killed during a "train coupling" accident. I check death records 1912-1926 no show. He must have died during 1926-1930. My great grandmother RUBY ESMERALDA WILSON HELTON lived with there three children until 1930/1931 where she remarried and moved up to OHIO. ANy info regarding this railroad employee or how to acquire employee lists? or whatever documentation I can find regarding a train death while working?..any help or suggestions always appreciated..kittyparton@yahoo.com....see online PARTON family tree at ancestry.com...the administrator's name is Kparton (that's me!)

Parton Online Family Tree

HELTON's of Tennessee
KITTY ELIZABETH PARTON -- Sunday, 12 March 2000, at 1:53 a.m.

Do you know of a DAVID WILLIAM HELTON? Married RUBY ESMERALDA WILSON in 1899-1900. Three children BESSIE LOUISE HELTON (my grandmother) ALFRED HELTON CHRYSTINE/CHRISTINE HELTON. He was born in Sevier TN (shows on a document my grandmother had) and lived in Knox Co TN for sure?(smiling..never say FOR SURE!!)..from 1900 thru 1926. I have searched death index from 1912-1926 and zip! no DAVID WILLIAM HELTON..must have died between 1926 and 1930. His wife remarried sometime in early 1930's 1931? and moved to OHIO having two more sons with new spouse. RUBY ESMERALDA WILSON maybe from Knox also. DAVID WILLIAM HELTON employed by a railroad co there in Tennessee. Any helpful information or ideas as to how I can acquire information re his death, burial and parent's? Trying to located the marriage bond/certificate for this couple. Anyone able to do a solitary lookup for marriage, death or divorce? please notify me at kittyparton@yahoo.com see PARTON online family tree at ancestry.com

Parton Online Family Tree

Aaron Hood, b. 1764, m. Anna? ~1789
PAUL -- Sunday, 12 March 2000, at 7:17 a.m.

Aaron HOOD, b. 1764, m. Anna ??, probably in VA. they lived in several VA counties-Montgomery, Franklin, Frederick, Orange, and Wythe. They also lived in Berkely Co. WV, and Knox Co. TN. Their children were Lucas, m. McCARREN, & DAVIDSON, John, m. HOLLOWAY, and COUCH, James, m. HENSLEY, Margaret, m. CAPPS, Andrew m. HENSLEY and McINTOSH, Andrew, m. BURNHAM, Mary, m. BURNHAM, Robert, m. RULE, Nancy, m. RULE, Elizabeth, m. CREWS, and Sarah, m. GUNN. Looking for the last name of Anna, Both Aaron and Annas parents, and the mariage date and place for them.

Re: Looking for a obit from Knox CO.
Barbara Connatser Hudson -- Sunday, 12 March 2000, at 8:02 a.m.

I'm looking for my Grandfather's Obit. He passed away July 1953-54 in Knoxville TN. His name was J.E.,Joe or Joseph Connatser. I can't seem to find a Death Cert. under any of these names. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Barbara

Joseph Connatser
Barbara -- Sunday, 12 March 2000, at 8:15 a.m.

I'm looking for my Grandfather's Obit. He passed away July 1953-54 inKnoxville,Tn. His name was either J.E.,Joe E.,Joseph E. Connatser. I have not been able to find any information concerning him. Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thank you, Barbara

Re: LUCINDA SOUTHARD JOHNSON VANDIVER
Diane Jordan Jones -- Monday, 13 March 2000, at 2:32 a.m.

I am really needing information on Lucinda SOUTHARD VANDIVER. I'm needing to establish her county and state of birth.I believe she was born in Knoxville. Too my knowledge there is no connection to the PARTON family.

James Harris/Katherine Morrow
Donna Hansen -- Monday, 13 March 2000, at 9:24 a.m.

Am looking for information of James Harris who married Katherine Adellia Morrow on March 7, 1850 in Knox Co., TN. James and Katherine left Tennessee in the 1870's with their 6? children. James died enroute and was buried at Blooming Grove, TX. Katherine and children settled in Palo Pinto County, Texas. John Ganslow Harris was one of the children. Believe the Father was James Orlando Harris. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks - please email me MSGsampler@aol.com Donna

Re: Aaron Hood, b. 1764, m. Anna? ~1789
Jeff Berry -- Tuesday, 14 March 2000, at 11:37 p.m.

Paul, I believe the following outline will help you with Anna's last name. I am sorry I do not have the source information on where Spradlin come from but maybe this information will be of benefit to you. Aaron is my fourth great grandfather throgh his daughter, Nancy. Descendants of Lucas Hood Jeff Berry

1 Lucas Hood d: Deceased .. +Johannah VanStockholm d: Deceased . 2 Aaron Hood b: October 21, 1767 d: February 1843 ..... +Annie Spradlin b: November 05, 1767 d: Deceased ..... 3 Nancy Hood b: 1806 in Tennesseed: September 14, 1890 Burial: Plesant Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee ......... +John Rule b: December 03, 1802 in Augusta County, Virginia d: March 21, 1868 in Sevier County, Tennessee m: August 03, 1826 in Knox County, Tennessee Burial: Plesant Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee

Ted and Leona Maples
Debbie Brooks -- Wednesday, 15 March 2000, at 12:42 p.m.

Would like information on Ted Maples and Leona Maples who were married on May 24, 1941 in Knoxville, TN. It is possible that Ted's name is William Roosevelt Maples. Ted was born around 1917. Leona was born around 1922. Her parents were Lon and Irene (Woods) Maples. Leona had a brother born around 1924 named Buddie Maples. There was also a younger sister who was born around 1927. Her name was Nellie Maples.

We would like to contact these first cousins or their children if possible.

Leonard Simmons/Mary Jane Miracle
Barbara Turner -- Thursday, 16 March 2000, at 2:40 a.m.

I am looking for the parents of Mary Jane MIRACLE b.Oct. 18,1889 d.May 12, 1956 in Knox Co., TN m.Leonard SIMMONS b. December 19, 1886 Claiborne Co., d. Knox Co., TN burial in the Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN Father: Andrew Davis SIMMONS, Helen Manerva YOAKUM They had 2 sons and 7 daughters. They were members of the Simmons Chapel Primitive Baptist Church If anyone has information about this family please post it or e-mail me. Thanks for any help.

COUCH Family
DJ Sinclair -- Friday, 17 March 2000, at 4:26 p.m.

Searching for my grandmother's family. Mary Jane Couch born 1886 Here mother was Mary MATHIS BORN IN knoxCounty,Knoxville,Tennessee Mary JANE'S father was John Cheatham. She had a sister name PERL couch,I don't know if there was any other siblings or not.HER sister married a richards or maynard don't know for sure. MARY Jane was married to a William Cheatham in 1902 Knox County,Knoxville,Tennessee. Would appreciate any help or information on my family.Would like to meet the rest of her family.

cheatham - Obituaries
DJ SINCLAIR -- Friday, 17 March 2000, at 4:35 p.m.

Can anyone tell me about my Great Grandfather Thomas James Cheatham born 1840. married Martha Courtney had 7 or 8 children. lived in Knox County,Knoxville'Tennessee.and died there.unable to find an obituary notice or death certificate . Appreciate any help or information you can give me. thank you.

Re: COUCH Family
DJ SINCLAIR -- Friday, 17 March 2000, at 4:38 p.m.

CORRECTION ON E-Mail. correction above. Thank You

Barton King
Dorothy Bradley -- Saturday, 18 March 2000, at 11:31 p.m.

I am trying to find the obit of my grandfathers brother, Barton King born march 31st 1901, died knox co. TN ,June 1982. if someone could send me a copy of it, i would appreciate it. Thank-you Dorothy

Houghton/Barnwell: 1850 - Late 1800's
Lauren -- Sunday, 19 March 2000, at 8:30 a.m.

Looking for info on Frederick Edward (F.E.) Houghton, born 1850, married Rebecca Elizabeth Barnwell in 1874 in Roane Co.,TN, died in Jacksonville, FL in 1932. Buried with Hannah S. Houghton born in TN in 1888, James Archie born in Knoxville, TN about 1889, and Mary Rebecca Houghton, born in Kingston, TN in 1852. Could this Mary Rebecca be Frederick's wife, Rebecca Elizabeth? Frederick and Rebecca had a son, Charles Hazelton, born Knoxville, Knox, TN, in 1881, whom married Belle Sarah Wharton. Any help greatly appreciated!

Re: Low or Lowe, George
Jim Lowe -- Sunday, 19 March 2000, at 12:06 p.m.

Can't give direct help, but very unusual in that I'm also searching Lowe/George line. Believe Reubin George married Nancy Hodge, and their daughter Mariah married John Lowe (my gggrandparents).Let's compare notes.

Re: Huffaker genealogy
Jim Lowe -- Sunday, 19 March 2000, at 12:16 p.m.

Sorry, no Huffaker connection, but am looking for McCullough in East and Middle TN. Due to the many spellings of McCullough, its rough going. My g grandfather Travis N. Lowe married Susan McCullough and they can be found on Rutherford Co. census reports from 1880 thru 1920. Do you have any McCullough lines searched? I THINK mine goes.....James to William to Susan. Appreciate any input. Jim

Re: Low or Lowe, George
Gary Lowe -- Sunday, 19 March 2000, at 12:56 p.m.

Oops, must be a punctuation problem. I'm not looking for a connection between a GEORGE and a LOWE. I was leimhCu O.oNt be ae athe man named Low or GEORGAME>Mylooking for is with William Franklin GEORGEFamiE. I relooking s him with Knox Co. Aproher sourceCu dicates a Vigo Co., I dian looking foration inclined to go with Tekinssee. William had several sons. Oneand anamed Low or Washs ltor T>Re: sotioda LOWE. Iike to fu d out m relabout this fellSUBi athe 1860 census.

Lorimer or Larimer
B. F. Lorimer -- Monday, 20 March 2000, at 3:11 a.m.

Looking for any info on Lorimer or Larimer ansestory.

SAMUEL DAVIS/DAVIES
Cynthia Mantooth -- Monday, 20 March 2000, at 12:24 p.m.

I am looking for information about SAMUEL DAVIS/DAVIES who moved from Washington Co., TN bet. 1795-1830 possibly with his brothers NATHANIEL, and GEORGE TO Knox. Co., TN. He also had a sister MARGARET DAVIS/DAVIES who married REV. JOHN COSSON in Washington Co., TN abt. 1780.

SAMUEL married GRIZZIE ROSS and had 6 children: EDWARD R., m. RHODY SANDERS in 1824, ANN ALLISON, m. S. FOSTER in 1831, JAMES A., m. SARAH KIMBRO in 1834, JANE H., m. WILLIAM SIMPSON in 1835, NATHANIEL, and JOHN R.

SAMUEL'S brother NATHANIEL m. SALLY HANNAH in 1797. GEORGE m. ANN DELANEY in 1799 in Greene Co. If you are descended from any of Samuel and Grizzie's children, or Samuel's brothers, NATHANIEL or GEORGE, I would like to share information with you.

King & Brooks, 1810, NC & TN
Lynn Sheppa -- Monday, 20 March 2000, at 2:45 p.m.

Looking for information on Jehu/John KING b. abt. 1810 in Ashe Co. NC and his wife Margaret BROOKS b. abt. 1808, they married in Ashe Co NC, Feb. 2, 1829, moved to Knox Co. TN about 1845. Their children: Samuel b. 1831, E.Jane, b. 1833, Thomas b. 1834, S.L. (St. Leger) b. 1836, David M. b. 1838, Robert b. 1840, Nancy E. b. 1843, Louisa b. 1853. Jehu KING married 2) Martha WALLACE 1874, Knox Co TN, they had a child Ida b. 1876. Any information will be appreciated. Lynn Sheppa msheppa165@aol.com

TUTTEROW/DETTERO & YOUNG
Hal McCawley -- Tuesday, 21 March 2000, at 11:12 a.m.

Researching TUTTEROW/DETTERO & YOUNG families that were in Knox Co,TN 1820-1900.

Smith, Pyatt, Garrison
Barry F. Smith -- Tuesday, 21 March 2000, at 1:08 p.m.

I am looking for info on Cassia Louisa Smith. She was b. abt 1825 in Knox Co. She married a John Harvey Pyatt b. 7/13/1821, d. 7/10/1844. He is buried at Beaver Ridge Cem. in Knox Co. They had 1 son named Joseph who was born 1842. Cassia married a Jacob Garrison in Knox Co., then moved to Anderson Co. Jacob and Cassia are listed with Joseph and their children Julian b. 1851, Sarah b. 1853, and Mary b. 1857. Would love to find decendants of these people.

Re: Bethel Cem. Knoxville,Tenn.
Darlene Huey -- Wednesday, 22 March 2000, at 10:14 a.m.

Mary,

I have been working on the Howel/Howell family for a good while now. There is a Henry Howell in our family who died in the Civil War. He was the brother of Sarah Lee Howell. The Howell family I have are Duke Howell Martha Mary Lonas

Children: Henry died in Civil War? married ? Jones

Samuel died in Civil War married Fanny Ford

Sarah Lee married William Owens

Mary ?

Nancy married a Karns/Carns

Harriett ?

JOHN GAMMON photograph
Judy Nordquist -- Thursday, 23 March 2000, at 7:47 a.m.

In our family photo album there is an old photo labeled "JOHN GAMMON, age 92", who may be my husband's great great grandfather, although we have not substantiated that his name was John. On the back of the photo is the following photographer info: "T. M. Schleier, Photographer, Knoxville, Tennessee Photographs of all sizes in Indian Ink, oil or watercolors. Daguerreotypes and other pictures copied to any size. Landscapes and views etc etc taken at short notice." Is there anyone who can tell me when this photographer was in business so that I can approximate the date of this photo? I will be happy to post it in the Knox Co photo album if that will help. Thanks in advance. Judy Nordquist

Clayton-Bays
Rollin Golden -- Thursday, 23 March 2000, at 2:38 p.m.

I am looking for information about Jesse Clayton, from Surry Co.,NC that came to Knox County abt 1800 with uncle, Stephen Clayton. Jesse was married to a Nancy(?) Bayse, dau. of Nathaniel Bayse who also came to Knox Co. It appears that Jesse died after 1822 when records cease to mention him. His widow may have moved to Roane Co. and occurs in 1830 census there. Dau. Tabitha also living there 1830 Known children: Elendar md. John Hansard 1814;Elizabeth md Robert Williams 1815;Tabitha md John Thureeritz 1818;Rachel md Obediah Wilkerson 1819;Mary md Elisha Milliken 1822; Matilda md Silas Murphee md 1823. Anyone with Hansard/Clayton/Bayse info please contact me.

Re: COUPLAND/COPELAND, BAYLESS, PEARCE/PIERCE,and
Jane Turner Crist -- Friday, 24 March 2000, at 10:50 a.m.

Elizabeth,

My husband's greatgrandfather was Charles F. Copeland. Charles died in Muncie, Indiana in 1918. Today I received the following record from the Delaware County Indiana Dept. of Health:

Charles F. Copeland born June 10, 1864, Knoxville, died September 12, 1918, Muncie, Indiana. Father was Marion Copeland, mother was Mary Ann Bayless.

I can't help you with information on Charles backward, but I certainly can provide you with information on Charles forward. Would you please share whatever information you have on Charles, his siblings, and his parents? My mother-in-law will be thrilled that Charles is finally found.

Thankyou, Jane

CHEROKEE INDIAN
D.J. -- Friday, 24 March 2000, at 6:15 p.m.

Searching for a female called BLACK BART CHEATHAM.Knox County,Knoxville,Tennessee.Has anyone heard of this individual.She Was a full blooded Cherokee indian. She was connected to the Cheatham & COUCH families. this is all i have on her. Would appreciate any help OR INFORMATION I CAN GET. ThankYou. D.J.

John E. Collett
M. Murray -- Saturday, 25 March 2000, at 12:42 a.m.

Seeking information about John E. Collett b. abt 1859 in Greene Co. TN and later living in Knox Co. in early 1900s. He was the son of John Collett and one of at least 9 children; other siblings included Rebecca, Nancy, Mary, Isaac, Evaline, Margaret, Sirentha, and Sarah. I am a descandant of John Collett.

James White
Faye -- Sunday, 26 March 2000, at 12:06 a.m.

Trying to locate information on my G Grandfather James White of Knox CO. James had a daughter born 1887 Knox CO. Peggy (Maggie) Jane White. If anyone has access to the census records or birth records I would appreciate a look up please. This is all the information I have on my G Grandfather. Not much to go on. It's like looking for a "Needle In A Haystack."

Thank you Faye email:Fl4angels@Aol.Com (The letter after the F is a small L :-)

Swaggerty
Sheila Demott -- Sunday, 26 March 2000, at 3:07 a.m.

I am looking for more information on the Swaggerty Family of Knoxville, Tenn. Names in this family are Milton Russell(my great-granfather), Emaline(my great-great-grandmother), Beulah Swaggerty Scott(my grandmother). Also the surnames of Capp and Masterson are also in this family history. Any information will be helpful

Re: COUPLAND/COPELAND, BAYLESS, PEARCE/PIERCE,and
Elizabeth Parker -- Sunday, 26 March 2000, at 5:04 a.m.

Hi, I am descended from Reese Bayless and would love to have whatever info you may have on Reese and Frances Draper Bayless. I did not know I had any responses to my query. I thought I was on the Knox roots list but evidently I wasn't. I am so sorry I haven't checked back before this time. Thanks so much for replying to my query. Elizabeth

Re: Hollingsworth
Elizabeth Parker -- Sunday, 26 March 2000, at 5:11 a.m.

Hi, I am so sorry to be so long in replying to your response to my query on the Hollingsworth. Thomas Draper married Lucy Ann Hollingsworth in Henry Co, Va. thomas was born in 1791 and Lucy in 1789. Two of their daughters were my 3 great grandmothers. They married in Knox county. Ruth to Pleasant miller and Frances to Reese Bayless. This is all I have on the Hollingsworth name. Elizabeth

Faulkner Family
Laban West -- Sunday, 26 March 2000, at 7:35 a.m.

I am looking for any information on Faulkners who lived in southwest VA (Wythe/Scott Co's) between 1790 and 1850. Some of their descendents may have moved to Knox Co. A David Falkner (and spouse Celia Grizzle) along with David's sister Mary Falkner (and spouse William Grizzle) moved to IN from Scott Co. VA c.1835. David Falkner had 21 children by two wives. After Celia died in 1856, David married Mary Clark in 1857 in IN. He and his family eventually settled in Brown Co. TX c.1881.

If you are descended from, know who David's parents were, or have other ancestral information on this family I would love to hear from you. Please email me at landswest@juno.com.

Helsley
Donna Rice -- Tuesday, 28 March 2000, at 10:59 a.m.

I am looking for any one that might have information on this surname. A.W. Helsley and his wife Rosa are buried in Old Beaver Ridge Cemetary in the Karns area. Any one researching this name, please contact me. Donna Rice at DRICE78942@aol.com

Stella Colboch Floyd
Norman Davis -- Tuesday, 28 March 2000, at 12:21 p.m.

Looking for information on a Stella Ray Colbock Floyd born Feb. 14, 1903, Jefferson County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Jacob Earl Colboch & Lissie Jane Arehard?. Stella died Nov. 1986, Wayne County, Michigan. Was she the wife of Osborne W. Floyd? Could she have lived in or around Knoxville in the 1920's when Osborne Floyd was known to live in Knoxville, TN?

Re: Huffaker genealogy
Diane Lankford -- Tuesday, 28 March 2000, at 11:25 p.m.

Jason, I saw another message you posted about an ancestor being responsible for startup of a methodist church, and I wanted to let you know that there is also a Dunlap who was a highly respected preacher in TN. There is an article about him at: www.cumberland.org/htcpc/minister/DunlapJA I don't know if there is any relation there for you, but I am deaperately searching for his brother Finis Ewing Dunlap. If this fits for you, please advise on any info that you may have.

Diane

Palatiah/Palahah SHELTON
Dee Colvin -- Wednesday, 29 March 2000, at 6:48 a.m.

1850 Knox Co. Tenn census index book lists Palahah Shelton 55, Lotty 39, Rebecca M. 4, James K(nox)P(olk) 2, Nid 8/12. IGI lists Palatiah Shelton as father of James KP. (IGI lists the baby as Nida at 1 year old in 1850) He married 8 Nov. 1843 Charlotta Prince (Parents Edward Prince and Serepta Hall)Palatiah was born 1795 and one record gives his death as 1866. IGI gives his father as Ralph Shelton. I am searching for any information on this family. The burial place of Palatiah would confirm his death date for me. He was born in Tenn, and was usually in Knox County on most of the census listings. James Knox Polk Shelton served as a youth in the Civil War, he died in Smith County Texas 11 Oct. 1891 and is buried in Starville Cemetery.

J. L. Smith born about 1836
Sandra Jordan -- Wednesday, 29 March 2000, at 1:43 p.m.

I have a J. L. Smith born about 1836 and wife Rebecca Jane born about 1831 living in Knox Co., TN. in 1876. Children that I know of are, Lucy Smith, Sallie Smith, Nau?? born about 1869 died Jan. 1882 then Dollice born Sept. 11, 1881. This J.L.Smith worked for a Captain John H. Cross. The same Captain of Co. C. 3 Regt. U.S. Vols in the war of the States 1861-5. This is Knox Co. Concord, TN. Would like any information please. Sandra

Campbell and Lane
rle -- Thursday, 30 March 2000, at 4:23 a.m.

I am searching for an Endymon(Endymeon,Endymorn)Lane married to a Jane Campbell in July 26,1815, in Knox County by the justice of peace, William Campbell. I am interested in both families, births, parents, siblings, etc. Any information will greatly be appreciated. I have their children names. Need information on William Campbell, to see if he was kin to Jane. rle

Arden Sanders
Mary L. Sanders -- Friday, 31 March 2000, at 3:40 a.m.

My husband's ancestor was Arden Sanders, b. 1777 in NC d. 1859 in Knox Co., TN. I found an Arden Sanders on the 1891 Voters List for Knox Co. and am wondering if the 1891 Arden Sanders might be related to the 1777 Arden Sanders. The 1777 Arden was the son of Nahum Sanders, d. 1795 in Stokes Co., NC. He m. Elizabeth (possibly Davis). Other names prevelent in the Sanders family were Benjamin, Jesse, Richard, Merry Arthur, Elizabeth, Nancy and Martha.

Any information greatly appreciated - have other info to exchange - thanks Mary Sanders.

Knoxville Area Funeral Homes
Jeff Berry -- Friday, 31 March 2000, at 1:37 p.m.

I am looking for information on Knoxville Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes for a project to be put together by the Greater Knoxville Funeral Service Association. I am looking for old (not recent) funeral invoices, any pictures of the funeral homes or funerals they may have conducted, newspaper advertisements, letterhead, and any information on the individuals in charge that could be used to compile a biography of the owners and founders. Information on surrounding county Funeral Homes welcome and appreciated. They will be included in the project.

If you know of someone who was a Funeral Director in the Knox or surrounding area and would like to contribute a biography on that individual please e-mail me at Jeffbberry@aol.com.

A partial list of Funeral Homes no longer in business in Knox County and a list of older Funeral Homes still in business can be e-mailed to you by contacting me at Jeffbberry@aol.com

Thank you for your help.

Jeff Berry