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JOAN HAYS COPELAND Sun Mar 30
19:08:22 1997
I am searaching for info on Alexander Hays married Catherine McNutt Oct. 1815 in
Knoxville, TN. Does anyone know of their children or where Alexander and
Catherine are buried. I have info to exchange.
Jane Hodgson Sat Mar 29
17:47:12 1997
Looking for other researchers for: Samuel S. HOLDEN b 1832 Harrison Co VA (WV) m
1856 Sarah Ann BUXTON in Knox Co TN 1898 wrote a letter to sister 1900 Census
Knox Co TN I think he died in Tennessee, but I do not know when or where. Thanks
for help, Jane Hunter Hodgson
Melanie Pendleton Fri Mar 28
15:01:45 1997
CARDWELL/HENSLEY FAMILIES William H. CARDWELL b. 1894; m'd Rachael HENSLEY b.
1899. William's parents were Lewis B. b. 1862; and Mary C. (?)CARDWELL b. 1874.
Rachael's parents were Winton I. b. 1860; and Alice V. (?) HENSLEY b. 1870. Any
info. would be greatly appreciated.
Machelle Bronaugh Wed Mar 26
05:34:28 1997
Am looking for info on great great grandfather Dr. Lewis WIlls. We know his
parents came from Knoxville and believe he was born here also. He also had a
brother who was a Doctor and the grandfather of the country singer Bob WIlls.
Lewis WIlls was born February 10. 1816. Lewis Wills married Mary Jane Spann or
Mary Jo Spann. Not sure where or when. He settled in NEosho, Mo, raised a family
and died there, date unknown. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please
email info to MHOME50@aol.com
Leon F. Wilson Wed Mar 26
00:05:20 1997
I have compiled a book form listing of all known descendants of Christian Pickle
b: ca 1750 prob Augusta Co VA now Pendleton Co WV d: 1814 Knox Co TN bu: Pickel
Cem on E. side of French Broad River at Frasier Bend. m: (1) Katherine
Puffenbarger; m: (2) Mary Peck. Additional descendants and information will be
appreciated. Queries answered.
Leon F. Wilson Wed Mar 26
00:21:52 1997
FERGUSON, Stephen 22 Sep 1798 Knox Co TN m: 6 Apr 1819 Knox Co TN PICKLE, Anne
b: 10 Aug 1800 Knox Co TN I have all known descendants in book form. Additions
and additional data appreciated. Queries answered.
Chad Wayne Tue Mar
25 09:51:14 1997
I am looking for parents/origin of Ebenezer BYRAM, Sr. Records indicate that
BYRAM is one of the first families of Washington Co., NC > then TN > then
Greene Co., TN > then Knox Co., TN. I have been unable to trace beyond this
locale. Possible arrival to area c. 1770, as he is shown to have claimed land
due to participation in Rev War. Tax records show him in Knox Co., TN in early
1800s. Daughter is Huldah BYRAM. Records suggest he was born in 1743, but I
can't confirm this. Apparently, he died in 1828 and is buried near is home in
Knox Co. near Bull Run, next to his wife Lydia GUERIN (again unconfirmed). Also
may have son(?) Ebenezar BYRAM, Jr. is shown in tax records. Any help would be
greatly appreciated as I have exhauseted my available resources.
CARRIGER FAMILY HISTORY SEARCH
Sun Mar 23 23:31:07 1997
Seaching for ancestors of the CARRIGER FAMILY in Carter County. Decendants of
Gottfried Carriger, Christian Carriger, John Thomas Allan Carriger, William
Leonard Carriger, Maples Leonard Carriger, Sr., and Maples Leonard Carriger, Jr.
All born in Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee. Family first settled in the
Watauga Valley in the Present Hunter Comunity. Some of the family scattered to
Lincoln County, Tennessee, Greene County, Illinois, Missouri and on into Sonoma
County, California. The Carriger'w were prominent community leaders in the early
history of Carter County, Tennessee. They married into the NAVE, WARD, LINCOLN,
STOVER, BOWERS, VANDERPOOL, JOHNSON, KIMERY, CASS AND COX FAMILIES.
J. Elms Sun Mar 23 10:00:29
1997
Reuben W. Elms & Elizabeth Ann Loudrum married 28 Mar. 1847 in Knox Co., TN.
I have found no other reference to Reuben. I am attempting to follow the
descendants of Charles and Rebecah Withers Elms who married in Aug. 1785 in NC.
Rebecah Withers Elms' father's name was Reuben Weathers: this Reuben W. Elms'
name is similar. Charles' will of 1835 in Mecklenburg County, NC mentioned a son
named Reuben whose whereabouts was unknown. Does anyone have any information
about Reuben? e-mail address: jelms@tarheel.net
Freda P. Summar Fri Mar 21
18:12:03 1997
Looking for any tidbit of info on John Edward Glover, b. Nov. 27, 1858 in
Knoxville. The family lived in Knox, Blount, or Anderson Counties.
Karen L. Wofford Thu Mar 20
22:59:03 1997
Looking for a possible link to the following individuals: John William Johnson
(1890-1911) was disowned for marrying Dessie Mae Strader (1890-1965). He died as
a result of a gunshot wound to the abdomen 1n 1911. He was a molder by
profession. Both John William (or possibly William John) were born in Knoxville.
John's parents were: George G. Johnson born Aug 1859 in Knox County,his mother
was "Nellie" Bice/Bise born Sep 1858 county unknown in Tennessee.
Dessie May (his wife father was John Sherman Strader born Feb 1865 in Unknown
county (possibly Knoxville) died?, Tenn. Nicknamed Big Dad and a member of the
First Lenoir City Baptist Church. Married possibly 1885 to Mattie E. Sherrill
born May 1870 at unknown county in Tennessee. Both John Sherman "Big
Dad" Strader and Mattie E. Sherrill died in Lenoir City, Loudon
County,Tennessee, moving there and living there 40 years ago. I have some family
pictures in my possession. Would be interested in corresponding to possible
family members of JOHNSON-SHERRILL, STRADER-BISE-. Samuel Arthur Yates born 22
Sep 1875 in Monroe County Tenn married Amanda Victoria Tyler (1880-81) also born
in Monroe County, Tennessee about 1900? unknown county in Tennessee. Husband
Samuel had second family. Samuel died in Madisonville, Monroe County in 1951,
his ex-wife Amanda died 23 Nov 1962 at Lenoir City, Loudon Tenn. Samuel's father
was William 'Billy" Yates born 1853 somewhere in North Carolina, and mother
was Amanda "Mandy" Giles b 1852 in unknown county Tennessee.Interested
in followup: Yates-Tyler. Please email me at S4ROOTS@aol.com (Karen)
Alex M. Davis, Jr. Fri
Mar 21 12:15:11 1997
I am looking for any infomation on a William Bender,or a Shadrac
(James)Bender,1800's era both in or about Knoxville. Also trying to get
infomation on a Horce and Benjamin Maynard. Horce Maynard served in the Civil
War with the 6th tenn. Insurrgents. Benjamin Maynard's son Horce was a WW1 vet.
who was possibly hospitalised in Knoxville after the war. Last known address was
on Front St. in Knoxville along with his sister Mamie Maynard Stone and husban
one George Stone.
Joe R Tucker Tue Mar 18 20:37:01
1997
On November 5, 1860, Barnabas Bivens filed a petition to divide land to his
heirs; Delilah Jane Bivens Susan A Tucker, Nancy J Steele, James P Bivens,
Martha A Bivens, Evan P Bivens, Geaorge M D Bivens, and Harriet A Bivens.
Son-in-laws W.R.Stevens, J.R.Tucker, and W.J.Steele. I'm especially interested
in the Bivens and where they came from. Thanks.
DILLOW, TOMMY ROGER Mon Mar
17 18:43:34 1997
DILLOW FAMILY HISTORY: Searching for information on the DILLOW family early 1800
- present. Settled in Kindricks Creek or Clover Bottom, Sullivan County,
Tennessee.
Jeffery Todd Metcalf Mon
Mar 17 16:55:32 1997
Looking for birth, death, and marriage certificate for the following person:
Ulys (Ulysses) S. G. Metcalf (Medcalf) Born- Washington or Unicoi County, TN in
1869. Died- Knox County or Unicoi County between the years 1941-1945. Married
Martha A. Haynes on November 19th, 1906 in Unicoi County, TN.
Patricia L. Hall Sat Mar 15
15:46:45 1997
Ann (Rhea) Turk and her husband, Thomas Turk Jr., moved to Tennessee and were
living in Blount County when he died in 1833. What became of Ann and her
children, James Turk, Robert Turk, Archibald Rhea Turk, Elizabeth Turk, Margaret
Turk, William Turk, Hiram Turk, Sally Turk, and Thomas Turk.
Randy Riggs Fri Mar 14
03:29:23 1997
Looking for any information on Willis WHITE married to Jane PACKETT in 1846 in
Knox Co., TN. I believe these are the parents of James A. WHITE (b. Nov 1848)
and Nancy WHITE (b. abt 1849).
GREGG BURKS Sat Mar 15 11:30:40
1997
Trying to find the parents of DICY HIGHTOWER LYONS LIKE. b. ca 1814, place
unknown, she married SAMUEL LYONS ON Jul. 5, 1832, in Knox County. She remarried
on Sept. 1, 1845, in Knox County, to MICHAEL LIKE. They eventually moved to
Claiborne County. Believe her parents were EPHARODITUS AND NANCY CLAY HIGHTOWER
of Grainger County, but can not prove it. Would appreciate any help on finding
who her parents were.
Lois Luebke Sat Mar 15 11:41:12
1997
Looking for information on the family of Levi Daniel BREWER (1844-1927) and
Martha Ann BRANDON (1842-1917) family. Levi Daniel was born in Blount County,
married in 1871 in Loudon County, was living in Knox County in the 1880 Census
and purchased land in 1896. This land was located on the borders of Blount and
Sevier Counties and the area became known as Brewer Town. Am searching for the
descendants of their children: Lon married Ella HANNAH; Canna married Evelyn
TROTTER; Green married Flora VEALS; James married Susie McGILL; Dock married
Texannah HANNAH; George Washington married Alice TROTTER; Elizabeth married
Samuel CARROLL; Laura married Peter MYERS; Mattie Lee married John STALANS.
Sat Mar 15 11:49:55 1997
Looking for information on the MYERS family. Peter MYERS married Laura BREWER
and settled in Knox County around 1900. Peter was a minister.
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James S. Rice Fri Mar 14
13:09:37 1997
RICE Looking for descendents of HARRISON RICE who was in the 1920 Knox census.
Would like to know who his parents and siblings were.
Jesse Moore Thu Mar 13 14:33:49
1997
I am looking for more information on an Allen Albert Davis, who was probably
born in Grainger County around 1802 to a James and Levissa Davis, who migrated
from South Carolina earlier. Albert later married Deborah A. CATE and the couple
went to Knox County. Although I cannot yet prove James and Levissa were my
Albert Davis's parents, Albert and Deborah are listed sequentially right after
James and Levissa in the 1850 Grainger County census. Jesse Kelly Moore Jr. 800
Corporate Drive, Suite 100 Lexington, KY 40503 (606) 223-8000, ext. 71 jkmoore@usa.net
Please e-mail or write me if you would like to share DAVIS information on the
following line: (1) 1. James (!) DAVIS Sr.
.................................................. Birth Date: About 1802 Birth
Place: South Carolina Spouse: Levisy (!) Birth Date: About 1802 Birth Place:
South Carolina Children: Albert Alfred Tilford Sarah James Mary Nancy Luke (2)
1.1 Albert DAVIS .................................................. Birth Date:
21 Nov 1825 Death Date: 14 Feb 1900 Death Place: Knox County, Tennessee (?)
Burial Date: Feb 1900 Burial Place: Mt. Harmony Baptist, Knox County, Tennessee
Research: 1850 Grainger County, Tennessee Davis Allen A. 24 Gr-594-80 Debora A.
20 Gr-594-80 Francis M. 5/6 Gr-594-80 ========== 1870 Knox County, Tennessee
Census Davis Almer 44 K-?? Deborah 39 K-?? Marion 21 K-?? James M. 17 K-??
William T. 14 K-?? Sarah J. (initial?) 7 K-?? Spouse: Deborah CATE (?) Birth
Date: 24 Jan 1831 Death Date: 25 Mar 1896 Death Place: Knox County, Tennessee
(?) Burial Date: Mar 1896 Burial Place: Mt. Harmony Baptist, Knox County,
Tennessee Spouse Research: 1860 Knox County, Tennessee Census Davis* Deb. (f) 29
K-115-171 Marcon 11 K-115-171 Jasper 8 K-115-171 Taylor 4 K-115-171 Sarah 1
K-115-171 Children: James Marion "Marion" Jasper Wootson T. Saralle
(3) 1.1.1 James Marion "Marion" DAVIS
.................................................. Birth Date: About 1849 Death
Date: About 1881 Notes: Mary Magdalene Murray believes Marion Davis died in 1880
or 1881, since her mother, Hettie Davis, said her father (Marion) died when she
was 2. Spouse: Mae Elizabeth "Betty" WADE Birth Place: Knox County,
Tennessee Spouse Father: Zion WADE (1817-1895) Spouse Mother: Rebecca KEITH
(1825-1873) Spouse Notes: Mary Magdalene Murray believes Betty (Wade) Davis
bought the tombstone for her daughter, Hettie, when Hettie's daughter, Gussie
Augustina, died. Children: Mahatie Belle Clarisse "Hattie" Elnora
Rebeca Ann "Nora" (3) 1.1.2 Jasper DAVIS
.................................................. Birth Date: About 1852 (3)
1.1.3 Wootson Taylor DAVIS ..................................................
Birth Date: 8 Jul 1856 Death Date: 12 Jul 1879 Burial Date: Jul 1879 Burial
Place: Mt. Harmony Baptist, Knox County, Tennessee (3) 1.1.4 Saralle DAVIS
.................................................. Birth Date: 1 May 1859 Burial
Place: Mt. Harmony Baptist, Knox County, Tennessee (2) 1.2 Alfred DAVIS
.................................................. Birth Date: About 1829 (2)
1.3 Tilford DAVIS .................................................. Birth Date:
About 1831 (2) 1.4 Sarah DAVIS
.................................................. Birth Date: About 1834 (2)
1.5 James DAVIS Jr. .................................................. Birth
Date: About 1839 (2) 1.6 Mary DAVIS
.................................................. Birth Date: About 1841 (2)
1.7 Nancy DAVIS .................................................. Birth Date:
About 1846 (2) 1.8 Luke DAVIS ..................................................
Birth Date: About 1850
Claude V. Hall Tue Mar 11
15:03:21 1997
Am researching for ancestors of Daisy Evelyn Phillips who was born in 1901 to
Elbert Phillips and Martha Henry, probably in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Daisy
married Luther Carl Strange. Other Elbert and Martha children were: daughters:
Cordelia, Anne or Annie, Rhoda, Ollia Lee; sons: Claiborne, Curtis, Perry,
Calvin, James, John. Need all available data regarding all named here. I have
limited data, but glad to share what I have and what I develop. Thanks! C. V.
Hall, PO Box 159, Dandridge, Tennessee 37725-0159. 423-397-7315.
Gayle P. Snow Fri Mar 7
08:21:49 1997
I am looking for information on Christian OLINGER ancestors. He would be my
gr-gr-grandfather. He was born Nov 1826, Knox County, TN, died 1 Sep 1893, Story
County, IA. He married Mary Cline from Indiana, believe to be married in Iowa.
Children: Margaret Elizabeth OLINGER HENNICK, b. 25 Aug 1853, IN, d. 26 Sep
1934, Story County, IA; Albert Marion OLINGER, b. 21 Jun 1869, LeSueur County,
MN; Howard C. OLINGER, b. 1894 in IA. Thank you for any help.
Jennifer King- Rogers
Fri Mar 7 11:58:51 1997
Searching for any information on a Tom or Thomas Rogers. Had a daughter in
Chattagonna in the 1900S. Would have been from Georgia Tom had brother named
Pete Rogers and sister named Minnie from Ga Tom Rogers lived in the area
1905-1915 or so. Looking for his realatives and what happened to him. Family
received letter from daugher, however has been lost years ago. Tom ROGERS was
known to have had a stiff arm. Please contact: Jking43@portland.maine.edu with
any info. Family wants to reunite and find out what happen to Tom.
Sharon Cheney Thu Mar 6
21:43:45 1997
Looking for the parents of Fredrick Goodieff NEUKIRCHNER born in Germany 18 Jan
1838. Married Sarah Catherine BOUNDS of Knoxville born 30 Oct. 1845 Daughter of
Washington William BOUNDS and Rececca FISHEE. Fredrick married 21 Sep 1864 in
Knoxville. Children William born 1865 died 1867 Knoxville, Colmbus born and died
1867 George Washington born 1868 died 1879, Annasteen born and died 1870,Prince
Albert born 1870 Koxville, died La Grand Oregon 1927 Married 9 Jan 1896
Clackamas Co.OR Elizabeth Frances STEPHENS, Robert John born 1872 died 1880, Ida
Belle born 1873 died 1945? Marred Samuel Merritt BLOOMER 4 May 1899 Where?,
Annie Elizabeth born 1875 died 1908 Where? Married Robert Lee JONES 16 Jun 1893
Where? Mary Ellen born 1876 died 1880, James Elmer born 1882 died 18 Mar 1947
Where?
Ann B. Chambless Fri Mar 7
20:08:03 1997
Searching for parents of John Childress (1759-1849), b. Albermarle Co, VA, d.
Knox Co, TN, buried Mt. Harmony Baptist Churchyard. He md (1) (___) Edmondson
(daughter of James Edmondson) and (2) Elizabeth Lindsay. John Childress lived in
Amherst Co, VA until 1785-86 when he moved to Burke Co, NC for one year and then
he lived in Wilkes Co, NC 1787-1795. He lived and owned land in Knox Co, TN,
1795-1849. He served in the Revolutionary War having enlisted in Albermarle Co,
VA as a substitute for William Davis, according to his RW pension application.
Can you help with his parents, wives, and confirm names of all children by both
wives? Ann B. Chambless 435 Barbee Lane, Scottsboro, AL 35769-3745 205-259-5286
Sally Macias Fri Mar 7
21:24:36 1997
Looking for info on Joshua SMITH and his friend Joseph WOODS who may have been
in Knox County around 1820. Anyone else working on these families?
Bill Johnson Sat Mar 8
10:33:37 1997
Have been trying to contact Mike Brown. I have information on Spencer Brown and
his family including original letters from 1853-1879. My family's homestead was
Ebeneezer. Is there an Ebeneezer Graves registration listing?
CHARLIE BROOKS Thu Mar
6 06:13:54 1997
Seeking information on John Luther Brooks b. 1877 in Knoxville, TN. m. Annie
Grady in 1898. Son of John R. Brooks b. 1857 in Knoxville. m. Margaret C.
Retherford/Rutherford in 1877. Son of John Brooks b. ABT 1828 in Knoxville. m.
Mary Ramsey. John was believed to have remarried Mary T. Haynes in 1867 maybe
after the death of Ramsey. If this is the same John, he and Mary Haynes had
about 13 children.
Gary T. Richards Tue Mar 4
18:06:19 1997
I need help in identifying father of ENGLISH CALDWELL, my 3rd great grandfather.
Two possibilties are Hugh Caldwell and Benjamin Franklin Caldwell. English
Caldwell was born about 1815 and died in 1848 in Knox County. He married Amelia
Ann Rutherford on October 12, 1833.
L-B Rhodes Wed Mar 5 08:53:41
1997
Searching for info on Ernie Sherman PETERS (b.June 16,1885 d.Nov.8,1964)Married
Maud Rea YEARY Dec.24,1907 in Knox Co.Had sisters Named Minte and Pearl. Please
E-mail replys.
Guy Nicholson Mon Mar 3
16:11:42 1997
looking for any information on JAMES CARRICK HALL of Knox Co buried in Lynnhurst
Cemetery With his wife and family looking for parents looking for the Cox and
Coker connection looking for parents of James L Turner buried in the Ebenezer
Church Cemetery A civil war veteran and public servant have not been able to get
death certificates fron Nashville do not undwer stand why. Thought I would try
this way desperate Thank You
CHARLIE BROOKS Sat Mar
1 10:57:34 1997
Seeking information on a George Washington Grady b.mid 1800's in Knoxville, Knox
Co., TN. Married to Rachel Johnson. Children were: Nora C. Grady b. 1876. Annie
Grady b. 1879 Lillie Grady b. 1889, Delia Grady, Brian Grady, Otha Grady, Flora
Grady. Annie is my grandmother and was married to John Luther Brooks on 20 Nov
1898 in Knox County. Any information will be appreciated and I have plenty of
notes to exchange.
William E. Frost III Sat Mar
1 12:49:55 1997
My grandfather William E. Frost Sr. died in 1960. His last known address was in
Fountain City. Is there any information on him or relation.
Jack Whedbee Sun Mar 2
06:36:57 1997
Kathy Sehon Jones My great aunt Nancy Ann Tennessee Whedbee married a married a
Clark Hoskins in Anderson County, Tennessee. They both died in 1895, leaving
three small children. If you will contact me at my E-Mail address,
jwhedbee@wctel.net I may be able to assist you in connecting the Hoskins family.
Jack WhedbeeKathy Sehon
Mary A. Horn Sun Mar 2
13:11:04 1997
Searching for information regarding Joseph Vance, born Sept. 8, 1794; died March
8, 1863. He married Eliza Green December 28, 1818 in Knox County, Tennessee.
Would like to know the name of his parents.
CHARLIE BROOKS Sat Mar
1 10:57:34 1997
Seeking information on a George Washington Grady b.mid 1800's in Knoxville, Knox
Co., TN. Married to Rachel Johnson. Children were: Nora C. Grady b. 1876. Annie
Grady b. 1879 Lillie Grady b. 1889, Delia Grady, Brian Grady, Otha Grady, Flora
Grady. Annie is my grandmother and was married to John Luther Brooks on 20 Nov
1898 in Knox County. Any information will be appreciated and I have plenty of
notes to exchange.
William E. Frost III Sat Mar
1 12:49:55 1997
My grandfather William E. Frost Sr. died in 1960. His last known address was in
Fountain City. Is there any information on him or relation.
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