Knox County Archived Queries

James Mitchell and Callie Leona Nichols
Deborah C. Davis -- Monday, 1 May 2000, at 6:43 p.m.

I am seeking information on two relatives: James Mitchell was allegedly born October 19, 1786 in Knox County but I have no documentation. He lived in Knox and Sevier Counties and married a "Sarah" ? Nave. They died in Missouri. Callie Leona Nichols, my great grandmother, married Thomas Elisha Wilson allegedly on April 28, 1873 in Knoxville. Again, I have no records. She was daughter of Henry Nichols and a Malinda Sorrel(s). I'd appreciate any assistance or connections you might offer. Thank you in advance. deb davis

Old Pleasant Forest Cemetery
Michelle Wood -- Tuesday, 2 May 2000, at 7:34 p.m.

I am trying to locate the Old Pleasant Forest Cemetery. It is in Concord, Knox County, Tennessee. Any information available would be appreciated.

Turkey Creek Cemetery
Michelle Wood -- Tuesday, 2 May 2000, at 7:36 p.m.

I am trying to locate the Turkey Creek Cemetery. It is in Concord, Knox County, Tennessee. Any information available would be appreciated.

Concord Library
Michelle Wood -- Tuesday, 2 May 2000, at 7:37 p.m.

I am researching information on my family which lived in Concord, Know County, Tennessee. Does Concord have a library? If yes, do you know the address or phone number?

Edward Johnson/Margaret Cunningham
Teri Miller -- Wednesday, 3 May 2000, at 5:00 p.m.

Am trying to find info on my father's parents. Edward Matthew Johnson was born 10 May 1939 in Knoxville, TN to Margaret Mae Cunningham and William Castelle Johnson. Their were a total of 9 Johnson children. The family previously lived in Chattanooga, TN, KY, Cincinnatti, OH and moved to Miami, FL in the 1930's. Would love to hear from anyone researching this family.

John Delaney
Jackie Pryor -- Thursday, 4 May 2000, at 1:08 p.m.

I am looking for ancestors of my Great Grandfather, John Delaney. He was married twice. I don't have his first wife's name but they had three children, George, John, and Sarah. His second wife, Mary Woods, was my Great Grandmother. Their children were Alex, Rosie, Dora, Ida, Luther, Jim, Seenie and my Grandmother Eugenia Mae. They lived in the Concord area of Knox County. If you have any information on this family please let me know. Thanks

Davis Sanders
Mary L. Sanders -- Thursday, 4 May 2000, at 2:06 p.m.

Looking for information on Davis Sanders, b. April 29, 1808 probably in Hawkins Co. He was the son of Arden Sanders and Elizabeth (possibly Davis). I have found a Davis Sanders on the 1860 Knox Co., TN census - could this be "my" Davis Sanders, or perhaps his son?

Any information would be greatly appreciated - I have a lot of information on his parents, grandparents and many of his siblings and would like to exchange information - thanks, Mary Sanders

Re: Old Pleasant Forest Cemetery
Paula Via -- Thursday, 4 May 2000, at 2:07 p.m.

Pleasant Forest Cemetery is located on Concord Road, about 1/2 mile from the junction of Kingston Pike.

Zadock Loveless
Marlene Landon -- Thursday, 4 May 2000, at 11:18 p.m.

I am looking for any information on Zadock Loveless's birth and parents or siblings. He was born December 6,1832. Died in 1912. Lived his adult life in Illiopolis,IL. Married Nancy Madison in 1850. They had 9 children, including William (my great grandfather). Would love to trade extensive info on William's family.

McMillen Family
Charles Edwin Hunger -- Friday, 5 May 2000, at 7:15 a.m.

I have information on a William McMillen who died in Lincoln County, Tennessee in 1817. He married Martha and she died February 27, 1828 in Lincoln County. Their Children were 1).John Doak McMillen who was born in Virginia and died August 21, 1844 in Lincoln County; 2). Joseph McMillen born May 25,1784 near Knoxville, Tennessee; 3)William McMillen married Elizabeth Reed; 4). James McMillen; 5). Nancy McMillen; 6). Sarah (Sally) McMillen married Edmund Chitwood; 7). Thomas McMillen married Sara Ragan January 12, 1815; 8). Jane McMillen married Jonathan Gross, 9). Martha (Patsy) McMillen married Gilbert Marshall; 10). Polly McMillen married Hugh Pinkston; 11). Andrew McMillen. If anyone else has any connection to any other McMillens in Knox County to this family please yet me know. I do find a McMillen Family William W. McMullen who married a Mary Doak July 25, 1793 in Knox County. Does anyone know of a connection of this family with the one above.

wilson
HILARY l. PATMORE -- Friday, 5 May 2000, at 2:13 p.m.

still looking for any info on John Wilson, born 12/1842 in Knox co Tenn. older sister Etta Wilson, born 1836. parents were Wilson/Qualls John married a Mary E Sherman in 1870, first child(Wesley) born 1871 in Knoxville. John served with co F 3rd Tenn. Inf during Civil War. does anyone know anything about these people----i keep hitting a brick wall!!!!! HILARY

Re: wilson
HILARY PATMORE -- Friday, 5 May 2000, at 2:17 p.m.

re: prev. message----pleas e-mail me with any info you may have

Re: Hall Family Knox Co. Tennessee
Pamela Forristall -- Friday, 5 May 2000, at 5:32 p.m.

Hi - I am descended from Thomas HALL & Nancy HAYS through son Benjamin F. Would be happy to trade information. Contact me at LHawkPaints@compuserve.com

Post Office - Rodelm
Lynn Sheppa -- Friday, 5 May 2000, at 8:11 p.m.

In a Civil War Pension Application the Post Office is listed as Rodelm, Knox Co. I've not been able to locate it. Does anyone know where it was located? Thank you.

Calvin B. Horton
Russell Jordan -- Sunday, 7 May 2000, at 10:30 p.m.

seeking any info on my 3rd grt-grdfather,Calvin B. Horton;b.-1821-22,d.-1863-4.I have no place names just dates,this is becoming my brickwall!!

Thank you,

Russell

Brownlow Murphy
R. D. Fowler -- Monday, 8 May 2000, at 12:10 p.m.

I've just started trying to trace my family. Looking for any information on My great grandfather Brownlow Murphy who was married to Parthenia Williams.

Swaggerty, Jones
D. Richardson -- Monday, 8 May 2000, at 3:31 p.m.

Ancestor Benjamin Ailor Swaggerty m. Isabel Jones ,Knox County,

April 7, l823. Came to Indiana l836.

Children of Isabel and Benjamin were Elizabeth, John G.,Ari A.,

Isabel, Marie. First two born in Tenn. In Greene Co., Indiana

l850 census Elizabeth Jones, b. l770 in Virginia is member of

household; presume she's Isabel's mother. Need documentation

of both Isabel Jones Swaggerty's parents.

WALKER
rosella Haun -- Tuesday, 9 May 2000, at 5:43 a.m.

Looking for information on grandfathers death-Thomas Newtom WALKER-born sevier co-june 1881-died November 1910, at what believe to be Old Knx general hospital, believe he was living on White St. in knoxville at that time. Not been able to find dc in nashville, or any info concerning his death

STAFFORD
rosella haun -- Tuesday, 9 May 2000, at 6:06 a.m.

Am looking for informatin on Herman E STAFFORD-B-1899-Died 1950-Knoxville, and wife-MYRTLE IRENE CLINTON-Born 1904- Died 1963/1964-Knoxville-Lived on Logan St. herman owned small mop/broom business, made same in shed back of house. His parents were James STAFFORD and Mary TOWNSEND-No parental info on Myrtle. They had 12 children, Zella Mae, Thomas O, William ,Louise, Charles, Alvin (sam),Claude, Clifford,Joanne, Gertrude and Barbara (bobbie). I was married to Alvin (sam) for 15 yrs and we had 3 children, he died in 1993 of cancer. Am trying to do family history for our children and our 3 grandchildren.

Re: Pratt Family of Knox
Kathy Pratt Curtis -- Tuesday, 9 May 2000, at 10:06 p.m.

HI, My great-grandfather's name is Thomas J Pratt, born 10-10-1847, died 10-12-1935. I think my great-grandmother's initials were S.A. My grandfather's name is John A. Pratt,born11-9-1880, died 8-12-1963. His first wife's name was Arminda J., b 1--11-1884, died 1-8-1903. His second wife and my grandmother was Ellie E Ledbetter,b11-26-1894, died 4-24-1976. My dad's name is Lushen L Pratt, b 10-17-1911, died 9-29-1993. He was born in TN but not sure where. So far this is all I have been able to uncover. Not sure if this is the same Thomas Pratt.Let me know what you think. I'm new at this and have just got started. Thanks, Kathy

Manifold Station
James Garrett -- Wednesday, 10 May 2000, at 3:23 p.m.

Lokking for information on Benjamin Manifold who opened grist mill and tradingpost in knox co Tenn. in 1797 any help appreciated.

James Garrett garrett1@totacc.com

Finley Family
Melinda Bailey -- Wednesday, 10 May 2000, at 4:12 p.m.

Trying to tie in my Finley ancestors with the Knox Co. TN Finleys (John m. Margaret Kerr). My line is Joshua Finley, born 1808 in TN, died in Morgan Co. MO 1889. Joshua is listed in 1850 Morgan Co. Census with a John Finley, age 84, born VA. Is that his father? Is that the John from Knox Co.? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Old Cedar Springs Church Cemetery
lkthomas -- Wednesday, 10 May 2000, at 6:54 p.m.

Can anyone tell me the name of the old Cedar Springs Church Cemetery off of Ebenezer Street? I'd like to get a transcript as many of my Medlin(Medlen)s are buried there and perhaps my father's aunt Minnie Humphrey Davis too.

Bond and Beeson in Knox Co., TN
Kathie Donahue -- Wednesday, 10 May 2000, at 9:12 p.m.

Benjamin BOND, son of John BOND and Jane BEESON of Knox and Greene Counties, TN, was born 19 Oct 1781 and lived in Grassy Valley, northeast of Knoxville. His father died in Knox Co., in 1796. Benjmain removed to Wayne Co., KY, where he married Nancy COYLE, daughter of James COYLE. They had a son, William, called "Whig Willie" who married Clara BOND, his cousin, daughter of Isaac BOND, Benjamin's uncle. Benjamin may have had a second marriage to Temperance ELENDER/ALLENDER, a Cherokee, and removed to Henry Co., TN, where he died in 1840 and is buried. We would like to know about Grassy Valley and would like to correspond with anyone having links with these families.

sharp
Wanda S Wilder -- Thursday, 11 May 2000, at 6:53 a.m.

I am researching THE SHARP FAMILY from Knoxville Tn,

looking for info on my father William R Sharp,b,1880,he lived. arould south knoxville,He ,m, gertie petree in 1915 he had three sons Magor,carl and hugh and one d,Anna M Sharp booher,William R Sharp remarried in 1950 to Wanda Breeden they had fore girls,Wanda,Nina and Rebecca,Margaret Sharp all from Knoxville Tn.My father worked in the coal mines Jelico Tn IN THE 1930S, I would love hearing from any one who knows any thing about the Sharp family.

Wanda Sharp Wilder

Felts family 1830, Knox Co
Tracy -- Thursday, 11 May 2000, at 8:07 p.m.

Hi I'm looking for information on the Felts family that lived in Knox co in the 1830's. They moved here from Grayson Co., VA and only stayed a few years before going back to VA. Crawford is one of the first names. Any information would be great. Thanks. Tracy

OBITUARIESCHEATHAM & COUCH
DOT -- Thursday, 11 May 2000, at 9:12 p.m.

Searching for Obituaries on Cheatham Family from Knox County,Knoxville,Tennessee. As follows: Thomas James Cheatham b. abt.1840 died middle 1800's Spouse Martha Courtneyb.1841 D.1800's. 2. Pearl Couch Richards lived and died in Knox County ,Knoxville,Tennessee. Grandparents would appreciate any help or information. Please contact.

Re: Brownlow Murphy
Don Sheridan -- Friday, 12 May 2000, at 2:14 p.m.

Is this Andrew Brownlow Murphy? If it is my great-great grandmother, Mary Ann Murphy Swabe was his oldest sister. This Brownlow was married to Elizabeth Parton, then Cora Clabough, don't know anything about a Williams. Let me know.

Re: McMillan Line
Don Sheridan -- Friday, 12 May 2000, at 2:22 p.m.

Colleen, I have John and Mary Jean McMillan as the parents of Thomas McMillan (1787-1858). John and family came to American in May 1804 from Cavan Co., Ireland. My great-great-great grandmother Ester McMillan Baker was Thomas's sister. What kind of information are you seeking other than who his parents were?

Re: McMillan Line
Colleen Poor -- Friday, 12 May 2000, at 8:10 p.m.

Hi Don, Wow, your information sounds like it might match for my Thomas McMillan. Did he have a brother named Dugan and two sisters (unfortunately I don't have their names-one of which may be your Ester). I did mention in my original posting that the Thomas I have was married to Rebecca Wolfenbarger. Do you know if the Thomas you have was married to her? If those answers come up with yes we've got a match. Thanks for responding to my posting :) It's been an interesting search so far.

Re: Knox co. families
Linda -- Saturday, 13 May 2000, at 2:02 a.m.

John Cox (ba 1862 to Lewis and Sarah Cox) maried Mary Catherine Jackson (ba 1865-1870 to John A. & ?? Jackson) in 1894, KNOX co. TN.. Some said we're related to a James E. "Pude" Jackson (no other info on him yet). Any connection or info? Thanks, Linda

GUFFEY, WOOLIEVER
A. Joseph GUFFEY -- Sunday, 14 May 2000, at 8:33 a.m.

I am attempting to locate the children of Cas B. GUFFEY & his wife, Leola WOOLIEVER who lived in the Knox Co., TN area in the 1920-30s. Leola's parents were William WOOLIEVER & Callie They had two children named: 1) Raymond GUFFEY b. 1928 in Knox Co. and 2) Catherine GUFFEY b. 1930 in Knox Co., Tn. Their parents divorced Jan 5, 1933 in Knox Co, TN. Cas B. GUFFEY never married again and died Mar 3, 1983 and is buried beside his uncle, George L. GUFFEY, at Zion Baptist Church Cem., Clinton, Anderson Co., TN. He descended from William GUFFEY b. 1786 who settled in Morgan Co., TN as an early pioneer. Anyone know anything about Raymond or Catherine?

A. Joseph Guffey guffeyaj@hotmail.com

York,Lowe Family History
Susan Cross Shouse -- Monday, 15 May 2000, at 4:50 p.m.

Hello, I'm looking for children or grand children of Robert "Franklin" York Born: 12-25-1893 TN Died: 10-20-1969 LaFayette,Ga Married: Maybe 3 times. 1.Lena Knox 2. Minnie ? 3. Edith Powers. I think he had 3or 4 children. Frank York was a brother to My Grandmother Rachel York who married Riley Roscoe Cross.Frank's parents where James Washington York "Jim" & Sally Melinda Lowe Hope to hear from someone soon. Susan Cross bsjmctd13@yahoo.com

Oldest Funeral Home in Knoxville
Julie -- Monday, 15 May 2000, at 6:34 p.m.

I was just wondering what funeral home in Knoxville is the oldest and how long has it been established? My question is, my great-grandfather died in 1922 and is buried in Luttrell. In 1922, where would the family have to go to make funeral arrangements since Luttrell or Maynardville did not have a funeral home at that time? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Julie

Mental Hospitals in Eastern Tennessee
Julie -- Monday, 15 May 2000, at 7:14 p.m.

My great-grandfather died in a mental hospital in Eastern TN in 1922. Does anyone know what the names and where the hospital or hospitals are located at. Your help would greatly be appreciated.

Thank you,

Julie

Elizabeth SHARP & Archibald FISHER
Zina Powning -- Tuesday, 16 May 2000, at 2:31 p.m.

These two were married in Knox County, Tennessee on December 11, 1797. I would like to find out where to write for a marriage record for them. I would llike to share information with anyone researching these families. Please email me

Thomas Jefferson R. Dean
Randy Frazier -- Tuesday, 16 May 2000, at 3:30 p.m.

Thomas Jefferson R. Dean b. 1838 Washington Co. Tn. d. Knox Co. 1906 wife Mariah Virginia Williams Dean filed CSA widows pension in 1915 Knox Co. They had six sons I only have three in my db. Dean was a brickmason by trade and live in Whitesburg Hamblen Co. for a time moved to Knoxville abt 1887. Any information please?

250 Years in the Tennessee Hills

JOHN CALVIN COX V.LUCINDA PARSONS
Shirley Floyd Williams -- Tuesday, 16 May 2000, at 6:55 p.m.

We are trying to find some history on the Cox family from Knoxville,Tn. My husband's grandfathr is John Calvin Cox. He married Virginia Lucinda Parsons (1st) 31 Jan 1892 in Knox county. He was born 31 Aug 1872 in Knoxville and died 1 Aug 1928 in Ranger, Eastland, Tx. We did obtain his death certificate, but it only showed his parents as Jim and Jane Cox. We have heard that they had a large family in Knoxville and may have owned some property in that town. My husband's mother was Boneita Cox md Chester Williams 26 Sept 1922 in Ranger. Her siblings, James, Emmitt and Dewey were born in Knoxville.She was the youngest-being born in 1903. We would ppreciate your help. Sincerely, Jimmy and Shirley Williams

Re: CAMPBELL
Martha Shipman -- Tuesday, 16 May 2000, at 7:28 p.m.

Does anyone know who the Campbell's that are buried at Virtue Cemetery in Concord, Knox Co.,Tn? They are buried near my great grandparents, Samuel A. and Mary Isabel Copeland Wallace. Samuel's father was Campbell G. W. Wallace and Samuel and Mary named their first son John Campbell Wallace. Maybe there is a connection?

Bledsoe, Graves
D. Richardson -- Tuesday, 16 May 2000, at 9:34 p.m.

My 2Xgreat grandmother Judith Bledsoe was born in Knox County, Tenn. Her parents David and Elizabeth Graves Bledsoe brought their family to Indiana in l837. Are there others researching the Bledsoe and Graves connections? Judith had siblings John, David, William, maybe Mary and possibly others.

Lawson and Rule Families of Knoxville
Sherry Combs -- Wednesday, 17 May 2000, at 8:44 p.m.

I would sure appreciate anyone with any information on the following families. I have search for years and can't seem to locate my William Lawson's fathers name.

Here is what I know about this elusive Mr. Lawson:

Joseph (?) Lawson born bet 1780-1790 in Virginia Married ??? Children:

William A Lawson b 29 Nov 1819 Abbeville Dist. SC Charles Lawson b 1820 Daughter Lawson b 1820-1825 Daughter Lawson b 1825-1830 George W.Lawson b 1830-1835 Jesse R Lawson b 1835-1840 Son Lawson b 1835-1840 Daughter Lawson b 1835-1840 Daughter Lawson b 1835-1840

Any information would be very helpful.

Rule Family of Knoxville
Sherry Combs -- Wednesday, 17 May 2000, at 8:50 p.m.

I would sure appreciate anyone with any information on the following family.

Here is what I know about William A. Lawson and Mary Catherine Rule:

WILLIAM A LAWSON born 29 Nov 1819 in Abbeville District of South Carolina, died 25 Oct 1885 In Staunton, Clay County, Indiana. He married MARY CATHERINE RULE on 8 Apr 1841 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. She was born 26 Dec 1817 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee and she died on 5 Mar 1898 at Riley, Vigo County, Indiana. Mary was the daughter of George Rule Jr. & Mary Ann Menker.

They had 9 children:

HARRIET ELIZABETH LAWSON born 24 Jan 1842 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee she died 13 Mar 1872 at Staunton, Clay County, Indiana. She married JOHN SAMUEL TURNER on 30 Jan 1870 in Clay County, Indiana

GEORGE MELVILLE LAWSON born 29 Dec 1842 Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. He died unmarried on 10 Oct 1866 in Staunton, Clay County, Indiana

MARY E. LAWSON born 19 Aug 1844 Tennessee, died ??? married WILLIAM H. THOMAS on 24 Apr 1902 in Clay County, Indiana.

JAMES HIRAM LAWSON born 27 Jan 1846 Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee died 14 Mar 1914 at Staunton, Clay County, Indiana. Married LOUISA ADALINE CASPER on 1 Sep 1872 in Clay County, Indiana

MATILDA JANE LAWSON born 20 JuL 1847 Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, died 24 Nov 1932 Brazil, Clay County, Indiana. Married WILLIAM P. HOLMES on 5 Apr 1888 in Clay County, Indiana

MARCUS LAFAYETTE LAWSON born 25 Dec 1848 Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee died 22 Apr 1922 at Riley, Vigo County, Indiana. Married ELVINA COOPER on 2 Dec 1875 in Vigo County, Indiana

WILLIAM HENRY LAWSON born 2 Jun 1851 Louisville, Blount County, Tennessee, died 27 Dec 1914 at Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee. He married MIRIAM COOPER (sister of elvina) on 7 Nov 1872 at Riley, Vigo County, Indiana

NANCY CAROLINE LAWSON born 23 Dec 1854 Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee, died 19 Sep 1926 at Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. She married WILLIAM LATTA on 6 Jan 1876 in Vigo County, Indiana

SARAH CATHERINE LAWSON born 5 Mar 1858 Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee Died 22 Feb 1934 Brazil, Clay County, Indiana married 1st GEORGE JENKINS MOSS on 3 Mar 1881 and 2nd WILLIAM D. DOBBS

Any information on parentage of William A or information on any of his children would be greatly appreciated email me at Ccombs6960@aol.com

BREEDEN FAMILY
cheryl mcbride -- Thursday, 18 May 2000, at 11:47 a.m.

I AM LOOKING FOR BREEDENS FROM KNOXVILLE TN

Cheatham, Trout, Roach
Dana -- Thursday, 18 May 2000, at 9:37 p.m.

Hello, I am looking for any information on the following people William Hentry Cheatham (GGF) 1867-1934 Wife Ethal Kirby Joseph P. Cheatham Jr. (GGGF) 1883-? Wife Caroline Rider (GGGM) 1853-? Joseph P. Cheatham Sr. (GGGGF) 1854-?

Glenna Myrtle Louise Trout (GM) 1923-1953 Her Mother and Father Earnest Trout Gertrude Roach Trout who had a twin sister

I have some information and photos on my web site. but would like much more. Thanks.

Dana's Genealogy Web Site

Re: Knox co. families
Dana -- Thursday, 18 May 2000, at 9:46 p.m.

Hi, my grandmother was Glenna Myrtle Louise Trout, Her father was Earnest Trout and her mother was Gertrude Roach. If you have any information about this, please contact me. Thanks

Dana's Genealogy Web Site

Hobbs
Barbara Stringer -- Thursday, 18 May 2000, at 10:53 p.m.

Searching for information on a William Thomas Hobbs, born Jan. 20, 1865 in Knox Co., TN. In 1882 married Mary Belle Jenkins in Scott Co., Ark. Around 1900 moved to Comanche Co., Texas. Would appreciate any information on this family. I am trying to find the parents of William Thomas Hobbs.

Ogle and Rusha Farmer of Knox county Tennessee
Donald R. Guthrie -- Friday, 19 May 2000, at 2:37 p.m.

Trying to get information on my Uncle Ogle Farmer that lived and died in Knoxville. d. Abt. 1950. Jerusha aka Rusha Farmer was my grandmother, who lived with her son Ogle until her death abt. 1935. Trying to find out anything about these two individual as well as Ogles Wife Ruth and children. [They all lived in Knoxville and the children may still be living, but I do not have their names.]

Re: Oldest Funeral Home in Knoxville
judy dunkel -- Friday, 19 May 2000, at 6:02 p.m.

I am not sure of the oldest, but here are some of the ones that I know have been around a while. Mynatt's in Fountain City, McCarty's in Burlington. In Union Co, there is Cooks and Ailors. Check maynardville.com for info on some of the cemeteries there. There may be some info on Cookes and Ailors Funeral Homes. The Union Co Historical Society has some information on funerals that Ailor's has handled. You might post a query on the UC msg board. Where did your relative live, in Knoxville or Luttrell? Where is he buried? In 1923, I don't know if there were funeral homes or just undertakers. Hope this helps.

Re: Mental Hospitals in Eastern Tennessee
judy dunkel -- Friday, 19 May 2000, at 6:09 p.m.

In Knoxville was Eastern State, now known as Lakeshore Hospital. Don't know when it was opened, but I remember it in the '40. Lawson McGhee library might be able to give you some info but I don't know their Email address. It is the only one I know of in Knoxville, may have been others in upper east tn.

Re: Concord Library
judy dunkel -- Friday, 19 May 2000, at 6:22 p.m.

I thought there was one there, but can't locate it in the phone book. You should check with the Knox Co Main Library. Their phone number is 544-5700 (area code is VOLS)or the Cedar Bluff branch is 470-7033.

Re: McCampbell history
joyce ann (mccampbell)cowley -- Friday, 19 May 2000, at 10:33 p.m.

My grt,grt,grandfather was James,grt,grandfather John H.,grandfather Arthur Tennessee,father Arthur John.Pretty sure John and Arthur Tennessee were born in Fountain city,Tn.I think James was born in Ireland and moved to U.S. at Virginia can we help one another thanks for your time and for being a mccampbell

McCampbell's
Joyce Ann (McCampbell)Cowley -- Friday, 19 May 2000, at 10:49 p.m.

grt,grt,grandfather James,Mar.1st to Cintha Jane Lemons,2nd to M.E.Webb Gault one of the sons,my grt,grandfather John H. mar.1st to Mary Elizabeth Bayless she was my grandfather(Arthur T.)s mother.Arthur was born in 1887.Maybe we can help each other

Re: Morris Family
Fannanell Hunter Hatfield -- Saturday, 20 May 2000, at 11:28 a.m.

I am also trying to find my Morris family in Knoxville. My great,great grandmother was Sarah Jane Morris from New River near Todd, NC. She married William Hodges, Jr. and they had 9 children. When William died (in GA), she brought her unmarried children to Knoxville, bought a farm in the Karns community in west Knox County. We assumed that she had relativies in Knoxville, why else would she have made that long trip alone. Her Father was James Morris of NC and mother was Sarah Jane Hodges. I do know that she had a sister named Francis and called Fanny who married William's brother, John "Jack" Hodges. Sound like a connection?

Fannanell H. Hatfield

Re: Old Cedar Springs Church Cemetery
Bill Smith -- Saturday, 20 May 2000, at 4:13 p.m.

McClung History Center in Knoxville has information on the cemetery also Knox County Archives in the same bulding has a list of a lot burials in most of KNOX CO if I can help let me know I go there once a week.

William H Smith

PS some of the cemeteries in this area are onthe net

SMITH/HUNTER KNOX CO TN
William H. Smith -- Saturday, 20 May 2000, at 4:18 p.m.

I will try my SMITH and HUNTER again William H. SMITH married Rachael E. HUNTER in Knox CO TN June 20,1861 I think William died Abt. 1886 Thanks for any help.

William H. Smith

Wardrep deaths
Rich Nallenweg -- Sunday, 21 May 2000, at 7:09 a.m.

Seeking the death record (will, obit, tombstone, etc) of Edward Cornelius Wardrep (or Waldrop) who died in Fountain City, Knox Co, TN in 1949. Thanks for any help. Here is what is known of the family: Margaret Lucinda Rector, born 17 Feb 1867 in Marshall, Madison, NC; died 27 May 1938 in Knoxville, TN. She married abt. 1886, Edward Cornelius (Neil) Wardrep, born 18 Dec 1865 in Walnut, Madison, NC; died 3 Feb 1949; buried in Fountain City, TN, son of Edward (Ned) Wardrep and Nancy Robinson.

Notes for Edward Cornelius (Neil) WARDREP

!CENSUS: 1900 US Census, Madison Co., NC, ED# 73, sht 16, family #291 1910 US Census, Madison Co, NC, ED #83, visitation #25 1920 US Census, Knox Co, TN, Knoxville, ED #105, sht 5B, line 79, 2043 East 5th Ave., family #91/112

!DIRECTORIES: 1918 Knoxville, C. Wardrop, electrician 1919 Knoxville, E. Cornelius, Carpenter, E. 5th ave. 1921 Knoxville, Edward C., Jefferson Ave. 1922 Knoxville, Edward C., Carp, Jefferson Ave. 1923 Knoxville, E. Cornelius, Caldwell Ave. 1924 Knoxville, E. Cornelius (Margaret), Caldwell Ave. 1929 Knoxville, Edward C. (Margaret R.), Fair Ave. Ftn. City 1930 Knoxville, Edward C. (Margaret R.), Emoriland Blvd.

!RESIDENCE: 'Walnut School, Years to Remember', by Jan C.Plemmons, pg 68, 'October 17, 1907 WALNUT KERNELS: E.C. Waldrup and family have moved back to Walnut'.

Searching for CORMANY/CARMONY
lois carmony -- Sunday, 21 May 2000, at 10:46 a.m.

searching for family of husband. might have lived in Knox co long ago. Could have spelled name CORMANY/CARMONEY/CARMONY. Would anyone know if this family lived in Knox C.?

Meals Marriage
Bobbie Pierce -- Sunday, 21 May 2000, at 3:26 p.m.

I am looking for a marriage between Winnie or Winnifred Meals to a Morris sometimes between l802 and l8l8. Did Knox Co. keep marriage records for these years? If so, are they posted on the web? If not on the web, can anyone tell me how and where to look for this marriage record? Thank you for whatever help you can provide.

Monday/Munday/Mondy
Alex Horvath -- Sunday, 21 May 2000, at 5:42 p.m.

I am looking for if anyone knows of a James Monday b: 1795 in TN. His spouse was Elizabeth "Betsy" Hamilton. They had five children named Emily, Samuel, Joshua hamilton, William, Mahala. I have reason to beleive that there was one other child named Pleasant C. Monday. I think that at the time of the census was taken he had moved out onto his own and started his own family.

Pleasant was b: in 1821 in TN and d: 6-14-1863 in Pulaski Co., KY he was m: in 1841 in Claiborne Co., TN to a Elizabeth C. Williams who was born in 1824 in TN. They had eight children named Sarah Jane b: 1842 in Claiborne Co., TN, Josepgh P. b: 1844 also in TN, Eleanor Mahaily b: in TN; but d: in KY she amrried an Isaac L. Hughes., Judge Monday b: 1850 TN, Hester Ann b: 1852 TN., Mary A. b: 1855 KY., Lucy Clark b: 1857 KY., James W. KY.

James son William is my ggg grandfather he was born in 1839 TN., and married Mildred Graves. They had four children named Melvina E.(my gg grandmother), James, Caloway, Eli.

I think James and Elizabeth moved to KY with Pleasant with his wife and children. I also have reason to beleive that james had a brother named Samuel who married Deliha Rogers. If anyone could help me out with any of these names that would be great.

Thanks,

Al

Re: SMITH/HUNTER KNOX CO TN
Carol -- Sunday, 21 May 2000, at 7:03 p.m.

William, I am researching Brown's in Knox Co. TN, but my Margaret Brown married a James L. Hunter who had a sister Racheal E. Hunter b.1837. All I have on her is her parents & siblings names from the 1850 Knox Co. Census if you do not have that already.

Carol

Sharon & Thompson Settlement Cemeteries
Julia Driver -- Sunday, 21 May 2000, at 9:19 p.m.

I am looking for anyone who can give me directions to Sharon Cemetery and Thompson Settlement Cemetery in Knox County, TN. I have ancestors buried there, and I will be in the area in July and would like to visit. Anyone with the information can email me at kc5udb@mindspring.com . I appreciate the help.

Re: WOODY, Catherin m.1845 Knox Co., TN
Patsy Faulk -- Monday, 22 May 2000, at 4:03 p.m.

Hi, Have just been to library searching for Catherine Wooddy Varner. She would have been my gggrandmother. She had a daughter named Sarah, born January 15, 1842 in Tennessee. She married my ggrandfather William Hampton in McMinn County, Tenn. April 22, 1842. I have records from their grave marker as well as family Bible records. She always went by Varner so we thought her maiden name was Varner. Found, tho. that her mother, Catherine, married Jacob Varner. I found dates today of a Catherine Keller marrying Isaac Wooddy (Spelling in records match my Sarah Wooddy marrying my ggrandfather in McMinn. Perhaps they often left off the other "d") on January 14, 1840 in Knox County. Also a record in Knox County of Jacob Varner marrying Catherine Woody on 10-16-1845 in Knox County. There was a duplicate record of same parties marrying in Knox County on 12-7-1845. (Strange)

I would be most interested in hearing from you and your research. I have just started trying to trace my Hamptons and I am at a deadend in McMinn, Tenn. with marriage of Sarah Wooddy and Wm Hampton. I think that Wm's father is Thomas in 1850 census of Washington County and his grandfather the Wm Hampton found living next to him in Washington County. But I need more links. The Wooddy's and Varners may certainly help. I know that there are Arkansas Wooddy's connected to Hamptons back in North Carolina but just can't make link.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Patsy Faulk

Re: GOINS/CONNER/ANDERSON/HORTON
Melissia Perry -- Monday, 22 May 2000, at 4:45 p.m.

I am curious who Annie's parents were. I am researching Ballards in this area during this same time period. Will help if I can. Thanks, Melissia

Re: GOINS/CONNER/ANDERSON/HORTON
Lynn Rockcastle -- Monday, 22 May 2000, at 4:57 p.m.

Hi Melissa, This Annie's maiden name was IDOL/IDELL/EITEL. If you recognize this let me know.

Re: Mental Hospitals in Eastern Tennessee
David Rheingold -- Tuesday, 23 May 2000, at 7:24 p.m.

I had a relative at Eastern State Hospital in 1920 and am trying to find out what happened to her. What information would the Lawson McGhee library have? Would anyone else have anything?

Re: Knox co. families
Lynn Rockcastle -- Wednesday, 24 May 2000, at 3:20 p.m.

Looking for info on the parents of Hettie Lorene CONNER b.24 Mar 1897. Her death cert. says her parents were James CONNER and Orpha (Orphan) ???. I found them on the 1910 Knox Co.,TN. census. Orpha (Orphan) age 27 b. in GA. and widowed. Children with her were Hettie age 13 b. in TN., Carl age 9 b. in TN. & Roy age 3 b. in TN. Hettie marr. Elmer Hood DRAKE in 1914 in Knox Co. Does anyone recognize this family?

Family Genealogy

union baptist church
PEGGY DIXON -- Wednesday, 24 May 2000, at 9:53 p.m.

looking for union baptist church,on maynardville pike. g-grandparents,albert and rebecca jenkins believed to be buried there.

Re: Mental Hospitals in Eastern Tennessee
peggy dixon -- Wednesday, 24 May 2000, at 9:59 p.m.

the hospital is now called LAKESHORE MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE

5980 lyons view pike

knoxville,tenn 37919

phone: 865-584-1561

was called eastern state hospital until sometime after 1977.

Re: Oldest Funeral Home in Knoxville
peggy dixon -- Wednesday, 24 May 2000, at 10:04 p.m.

i have run into the same problem,for my ancestors died then,also. the name that appeard on their death records was SALLINGS AND CO.

there is a list of the people they handled in the east tennessee historical collections in knoxville at tthe library there. also,you might,if you know the death date,send for the record,and it will tell you. cooks funeral home said they didn't keep records before 1935. ailor's was alot more friendly.

Re: Bishopville Cemetery
peggy dixon -- Wednesday, 24 May 2000, at 10:14 p.m.

the cemetary is located on racoon valley rd.heiskell,tenn.(outskirts of powell)

Re: James Bruce born Haskel TN Oct 13, 1921
peggy dixon -- Wednesday, 24 May 2000, at 10:19 p.m.

the town you may be looking for is called heiskell,tenn. it involves racoon valley rd,heiskell rd.it's a small community outside powell,which is in north knox co,outside the city limits.

Re: James Bruce born Haskel TN Oct 13, 1921
Bruce Burton -- Thursday, 25 May 2000, at 8:56 a.m.

Thanks Peggy,

I appreciate your reply to my question, I was only going by the spelling on some of our old papers, and didn't really know in which county to look further until now. Maybe now we can find more information on these ancestors.

Bruce

Re: Oldest Funeral Home in Knoxville
Jeff Berry -- Thursday, 25 May 2000, at 10:10 a.m.

I hope this will help many of you.. Jeff Berry(Berry Funeral Home).

A partial list of Funeral Homes no longer in business in Knox County- Dates from the Knoxville City Directory Ferdinand Aurin Furniture Maker and Undertaker 1859- Renshaw & Co. Furniture Maker and Undertaker 1859- Lazarus Shepard 1867-1884 Rule and Sullivan 1887-1888 (Henry B. Rule and Arthur V. Sullivan) Samuel Newman est. mid 1800’s to 1892 Zeigler and McMillian 1890-1892 (Isaac Zeigler and W.M. McMillan) Zeigler and Donahue 1892-1893 (Isaac Zeigler and John Donahue) Hall and Donahue 1894-1936 (Herbert W. Hall and John Donahue) Stock, Wm. H. 1895 McCoy, W.C. 1899-1904 (W. Claiborne McCoy) McPhetridge & Co. 1899-1903 (Aaron L. McPhetridge & Horace A. Jones) Gardner-Sammons & Company 1905-1913 (John H. Sammons, Ms. Francis D. Gardner) Hamilton and Lillison (later Lillison and Mills) 1906-1967 (Houston Hamilton, Wm. Lillison, Gradield J. Mills) Steelman and Burns Co 1909 (Montie F. Steelman and Thomas M. Burns) Carl R. Roberts Funeral Home 1913-2000 Weavers-Sallings-Mikels (Predecessor to Weavers) 1921-1924 Pearcy Brothers 1923-1933 (Ulysses and Carl Pearcy) A.R. Wheeler 1923-1977 (Arkless and Lennox Wheeler) Sallings, S.L. Co. 1925-1946 (Sterling Lee Sallings) Hartsell and Alexander 1928-1930 (W.H. Hartsell & J.I. Alexander) A.B. Reid & Co. 1930 Howard Funeral Parlor 1928-1930 (Robert L. Howard) Alexander & Co 1929-1933 A.Johnson & Son 1929-1933 Peoples Funeral Service 1930 Goin and Standifer 1931-1935 Rippeth Funeral service 1932-1934, 1943-1944 Young , W.H. Funeral Home 1934 Goodwill Funeral Home 1937-1938 Brewer Fuenral Home 1937-1953 Metropolitan Funeral Home 1947 Service Funeral Home & Funeral Benefit 1946-1984 Reed’s Funeral Home 1948-1982 Clark Funeral Home 1951-late 1980’s Robinson Funeral Home 1956-1959 Kyle Funeral Home 1959-1965 Juanita Mortuary 1960-1963

Older Funeral Homes still operating in Knoxville-Looking for newspaper ads, pictures,older invoices Mann Mortuary 1884-present Rose Funeral Home 1932-present Jarnigan and Son 1886-present Gentry (Griffey)Funeral Home 1948-present Mynatt Funeral Home 1900-present Stevens Mortuary 1958-present Weaver Funeral Home 1921-present Highland Memorial 1975-present Berry Funeral Home 1928-present Holly Hills(Highland South) McCarty Funeral Home 1928-present Unity Funeral Home

McDonald-Smith
Velma -- Thursday, 25 May 2000, at 4:05 p.m.

Edward McDonald m Nancy Smith Nov 22, 1796 in Knox Co. Does anybody know anything about them? I am seeking the parents of James A. McDonald b. abt 1799 in Tenn. who had a son named Edward Smith McDonald names and date might be a connection. Can anybody help?

Re: James Bruce born Haskel TN Oct 13, 1921
peggy dixon -- Thursday, 25 May 2000, at 9:04 p.m.

heiskell is part of knox co,they have a post office now,but it's only really been there for about 20 years. there are alot of churches that way,only two cemetaries that i know of,if that's where he might be buried. one is bishopville,and the other is cedar grove cemetary,heiskell is about 3 miles from me,let me know if i can be of some help there.

Re: James Bruce born Haskel TN Oct 13, 1921
Bruce Burton -- Friday, 26 May 2000, at 7:42 a.m.

Hello Peggy,

James Bruce is buried in Knox Co, KY, where he lived and raised his family - his father, mother and a sister are buried in the Bishopville Cemetary. I cannot seem to find anything about them, or where they came from, but will now know to check the Knox Co, TN records to see if there is any listing there.

Thanks, Bruce

KELLER WOODDY/WOODY VARNER
Les Varner -- Sunday, 28 May 2000, at 4:14 p.m.

I am searching for the ancestors of Catherine KELLER. On January 14, 1840 the Knox Co. Marriage Records have she marring Isaac WOODDY. I believe that Isaac dies/divorces and leaves Catherine with two children; Henderson WOODDY b. abt. 1841, and Sarah H. b. abt 1843. I think she then is the Catherine WOODY that marries Jacob (Ira) Varner in Knox Co. in November of 1845. Catherine and Jacob have at least two girls and three boys. Sarah goes by the name VARNER untill she marries [McMinn Co.]. Catherine, Jacob and Sarah are all die in Cherokee Co., AL. Your help will be appreciated.

Jones
Sue Willey -- Sunday, 28 May 2000, at 11:09 p.m.

I'm looking for Dock Jones and/or his brother, Bart Jones, sons of James J. Jones of NC. Either or both may have been a blacksmith. Both moved to Knoxville, Tn. Probably born between 1870 and 1885. My grandfather, David L. Jones is the son of one of them. David had at least one brother, called Jerry and one sister, who married Alfred Gott and moved to the Cherry Hill area. (I think Cherry Hill is now referred to as Union Hill). David was born in 1893. Any help will be appreciated. Sue Willey email: felinesmama@msn.com

Re: 1850 Knox Co. Census
Carolyn Turner -- Monday, 29 May 2000, at 5:47 a.m.

I don't believe I have the information you need but I am a decendant of the Kings in Knox Co. during that period. My GGrandmother married a Tom King who we believe was killed at the beginning of the Civil War and they had at least one child Thomas. She never remarried but had several children and was found on Census Records as Oma King from 1860 to 1900's. I have other info at home that I will be happy to share if it could be of any help. I have never been able to confirm any of the info on the first Tom King but would love to get marriage records or even Civil War Records on him. Let me know if I have any info that you can use. Thanks, Carolyn Turner

Re: 1850 Knox Co. Census
Lynn Sheppa -- Monday, 29 May 2000, at 8:20 a.m.

Probably not the same line. My King family lived in the Boyd/Concord are from 1847 to various dates into the early 1900s. Jehu King b. 1809 Ashe Co NC his wife 1) Margaret Brooks b. 1808 Ashe Co NC 2) Martha Pitts Wallace. There were several children including a Thomas b. 1834 Ashe Co NC d. 1878 Loudon Co TN. He married Mary Ann Daniel in 1857. I have an extensive Civil War pension file on him. Lets explore this further, there may be some relationship further back.

franse
phyllis f. funk -- Monday, 29 May 2000, at 11:02 p.m.

looking for any info re FRANSE, BYRD, or BEETS. Grandfather: Daniel Greenlee FRANSE (HEISKELL, Tn & LEE COUNTY, VA).

Re: RIVERBOATS
Albert E. Pope -- Tuesday, 30 May 2000, at 11:08 p.m.

There is a photo of "your" steamboat in the book "A Pictoral History of Knoxville" by Judith Clayton Isenhour. The photo shows the boat tied up at the Tennessee Sand and Lime Co. dock below the Gay Street bridge in 1895. The ship, actually the Lucille Bordon, looks like a rather large stern-wheeler. The photo credit is for TVA, maybe they still have it in their archives.

Re: RIVERBOATS
Phyllis Hamman -- Wednesday, 31 May 2000, at 7:35 p.m.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you so very much. Phyllis

Re: Aaron Hood, b. 1764, m. Anna? ~1789
Phyllis Hamman -- Wednesday, 31 May 2000, at 8:10 p.m.

Paul, Do you have any information on John Hood, son of Aaron and Anna? Need info on John Hoods wives and children.Especially son named James. Can either of you help me. Thanks Phyllis

HoodMabry Road
Judy -- Wednesday, 31 May 2000, at 9:32 p.m.

Does anyone out there know anything about how the HoodMabry Road got it's name? Who was it named for? When was it named? I am descended from a Hood and the family tells that the road was named for one of our ancestors. Thanks.