Knox County Archived Queries

Re: Parsleys and Randles
Margaret Webb -- Wednesday, 2 May 2001, at 7:36 a.m.

Did any of your Randles/Randle moved to Randle, Washington? margowebb@aol.com

Re: General Sherman Lonas
Margaret Webb -- Wednesday, 2 May 2001, at 7:52 a.m.

Was your Sherman Lonas any kin to Theophilus Sherman Jones? margowebb@aol.com

George W.Morris - Knox Co,TN
Betty Jo McDaniels -- Friday, 4 May 2001, at 5:29 p.m.

Searching for the descendants of George Wesley Morris b 1834 Fluvanna Co, VA, s/o Samuel Francis Morris and Mary Barrett Richardson. George W. Morris md Sallie A. ?? - they were in Knox Co., TN in December 1905 when the family farm in Fluvanna Co, VA changed hands. I can share info on his parents and siblings - I have NO info on the family of George. Help appreciated! Betty Jo McDaniels, Va. Beach, VA bjmcdaniels@prodigy.net

Martha Ann Tuck Crawford Knox County TN
EA Emert -- Saturday, 5 May 2001, at 9:14 p.m.

Hello,

I am trying to find my Crawford Tuck ancesters who lived in East Tennessee.(Knox,Anderson,Blount,Seiver,) My grgr grandmother was Martha Ann Tuck Crawfrod. Born according to tombstone April 23, 1863 died, December 31, 1900. According to a 1900, census record for Knox County TN, she was born March or May 1862. She married Adam Jhonson or Alexander Johnson,(I have not been able to confirm the first name yet) on December 6, 1888 in Knox County TN. AJ was born according to the tomb stone May 25, 1865, died April 7, 1945 in Knoxville TN. Both are buried in Solway Meth. Church Cemetery in the Solway area of Knox County, TN. I am pretty sure he went by John Crawford.

They had according to this 1900 census record, the following children: (I am not 100% sure this is them, because dates are not matching up. However since two children that I know they had, are listed,I am assuming that this is them because my gr gradmother was Maggie Crawford, and she had a brother named Charlie. The names of the children listed are:

1. John T. Sept 1889
2. Maggie P. April 1891 (my gr grandmother)
3. Nancy A. May 1893
4. George May 1894
5. Charles B. December 1896 (the other child I knew that AJ and Martha had)
6. Johnson March 1899

I am also trying to locate the family Bible for Martha Ann Tuck Crawford and AJ. I was told by family that one once existed. I was told that Martha's Son Charlie Crawford had the Bible. However, this may not be true. It could just be family lure. If anyone has any information about a family Bible for Martha Ann Tuck Crawford and AJ Crawford, please e-mail me at eaemert@aol.com

If anyone has any information that might help me to locate Martha Ann Tuck Crawford's parents,or family please e-mail me at eaemert@aol.com. I don't know who Martha Ann Tuck Crawford's parents are. But any information about the family would be welcoome. Just a note family lore says that Martha was said to be part or full cherokee, I have heard both.

Thanks for the help in advance.

EA Emert
eaemert@aol.com

DEW, HUFF, MADRON, STAPLETON
Kate Weaver -- Sunday, 6 May 2001, at 12:38 p.m.

I am an adoptee from 1954. Birth name Pamela Ann Kimberling. Birth mother's name was Vivian Stapleton Huff (Husband's name was Paul). Adoptive parents names David and Elizabeth Madron. Half brother that I believe was put up for adoption in late 1950's name was Preston Huff. Adoptive mother's maiden name was Dew.

If you have any information on any of these people please let me know.

Re: genealogical event
Carol -- Sunday, 6 May 2001, at 3:47 p.m.

Terri,

Sounds like a great idea, will sure try to be there. Hope there is a good turn out and we can all benefit from each other.

Carol in Memphis, TN

cagles
angel cagle -- Monday, 7 May 2001, at 6:34 p.m.

I am looking for any information on the following people.

William A. Cagle
Birth 3-12-1874
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Thomas Alexander Cagle
Birth 4-10-1878
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Elyah M.W. Cagle
Birth 3-5-1879
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Isaac Walker Cagle
Birth 12-30-1880
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Mary Elizabeth Cagle
Birth 8-13-1882
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James Arthur Cagle
Birth 9-25-1884
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Betty Cagle--- married name Headrick
Birth 1-26-1885
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Susan(Susie) Cagle--- married name Standifer
Birth 1-19-1886
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Frances Cagle--- married name Young
Birth 4-20-1887
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Jasper Loyd Cagle--- goes by Loyd
Birth 1-13-1893
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Lawrence Jackson Cagle
Birth 5-19-1895
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Ola Cagle--- married name Strickland
Birth 3-26-1898
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Parents Names

William Cagle
Polly Brewer

All from Tennessee

Mascot Prices, 1820-1855
Antoinette Vawter -- Tuesday, 8 May 2001, at 11:05 a.m.

I would like to exchange information with others researching the Richard and Nancy Price family, which included adult children: Marcum, William, Richard. The family seat was in the Mascot or Skaggston community. These Prices originated in Shenandoah and then Russell Counties in Virginia. Richard traces to John Sawyer Price and Nancy traces to Edward Price and Judith Webb.

Concord Masonic Cemetery/Saville
Jan Brustad -- Tuesday, 8 May 2001, at 6:33 p.m.

Could someone give me the exact location of the Concod Masonic Cemetery. Is there an actual town of Concord? I don't see it on the state map, but apparently it should be directly south of Knoxville. I am trying to locate the graves of George and Margaret (Davis) Saville. We will be in the area in mid-June and it would be helpful if we had the location of the cemetery. Thanks.

White Family
Vicky White Wilson -- Tuesday, 8 May 2001, at 10:59 p.m.

Searching for the following ancestors: Edgar Allen WHITE(birthdate April 1891 in Buckeye, Tn) who married Gertrude Mae RENEAU(birthdate November 1901 in Jefferson County, Tenn.)
John Thomas WHITE(birthdate Sept.1848 in Troy, New York) who married Amanda Parmelia HARBERT(birthdate 1858 in Martinsville, Ill.)
WHITE married O'NEAL, they came here from Ireland.
Any info would certainly be appreciated.
Note: Edgar & Gertrude died in Knox County, Tn. As well as John & Amanda.

Searching for Davis kinfolks
Gary Davis -- Tuesday, 8 May 2001, at 11:19 p.m.

Hi I'm looking for Descendants of Jim and Lula Davis of Greene/Knox County, Tennessee. Jim was born on June 7,1892 in Greene Co. Tennessee. Lula Price was born on June 29,1893 in Dayton,(Rhea county)Tennessee. Their children were James Clint (J.C.)Davis,Charles M. Davis Sr.,William Joe "Uncle Jack" Davis,Bobbie Davis married Homer Turpin and also a George? Bailey, Junior Davis (died in 1957). These are the names I can think of that are buried in the cemetery.
My dad was the late Jerry Davis everyone called him "Red".
My Great Grandparents attended Kim Watt Baptist church. We are also related to the COWARDS,GARNERS,MCCARTERS,MCKAMEY'S(the gospel group) (I THINK were kin to the McKamey's im not sure),HAUNS,WEAVERS,RAMSEYS,MCCORMICKS,MESSEMORES,WILLARDS,CONARDS,METCALF'S,RICHARDS,BAILEYS,TURPINS,BEELERS,and LAYS.

The Cowards,Garners,Hauns, and Messemore's came from Anderson County. I KNOW the Cowards, Hauns and Garners are probably from Anderson county.

Basically what im saying is if you are kin to me and you have a computer SEND ME SOME E-MAIL I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!!!

Gary Davis

Re: Concord Masonic Cemetery/Saville
Toby M. Boring -- Wednesday, 9 May 2001, at 3:53 a.m.

There is not an incorporated town of Concord, though there is "downtown Concord", on Fort Loudon Lake. First, locate the incorporated town of Farragut, approximately 20 miles west of downtown Knoxville (via Kingston Pike is easiest). From Farragut, turn south on Concord Road off of Kingston Pike. After about 3 miles, Concord will be to your left - if you go one bridge too far, you will cross a portion of Fort Loudon Lake and be in Concord Park. The Masonic Lodge and cemetery are about 50 yards NW behind Concord Presbyterian Church. It is hard to get lost in Concord.

Knox 1830 1840 census lookups
Jerry Sharrett -- Wednesday, 9 May 2001, at 5:20 a.m.

If someone has Knox County 1830 and 1840 census, I would appreciate the given names of the following 1830 (surname and page) SHERRETZ 361-389 SHERROD 369

1840 SHERRERTS 69 SHERRERTZ 8 SHERRERTZS 50-52-54 SHERROD 25-39-40.

Thanks in advance

Re: Foust genealogy
Jerry Sharrett -- Wednesday, 9 May 2001, at 5:22 a.m.

Do you have a Christian Foust c1820, Knox County?

Re: Concord Masonic Cemetery/Saville
William H. Smith -- Wednesday, 9 May 2001, at 7:54 a.m.

Jim your Saville's are buried at Concoed Masonic.

George A. born 8/9/1833 died 3/14/1872

Mrs Nannie Elledge born 1839 died 1934 My information says these two were married 4/18/1861

Saville Joseph J. born 10/1866 died 8/1890
Saville Thomas L. born 12/1871 died 8/1890
Were these two brothers and maybe killed in some kind of a accident etc.
All four of them are buried in Lot no 92 which was purchesed by George Saville I don't have a date on the phurchae, I don't find anyone else buried in lot 92.

If I can be any help let me know I live across the river from Concord most of the Smith's there are related to me

Bill Smith

Knox County Fousts
I Fraley -- Wednesday, 9 May 2001, at 9:31 a.m.

Howard Faust's book places Christian Foust as John.
Jr.'s son.
Christian b. 10/4/1777in Orange Co. NC. Came to
Tennessee with his family about 1788 and died 1832
in Preble Co. Ohio

Message for William Smith
Jan Brustad -- Wednesday, 9 May 2001, at 3:13 p.m.

Bill - I tried to reply to your response but my message came back to me. So I'll take this opportunity to thank you for responding to my question re: the Concord Masonic Cemetery. This is such a wonderful resource. I so appreciate the help I always receive. Thanks again!
--- Jan Brustad

SMITH, Cemeteries
Dennis Aslinger -- Wednesday, 9 May 2001, at 6:20 p.m.

I am searching for information on Joshua SMITH and family of west Knox County (Hardin Valley - Hickory Creek area I think), Joshua died ca 1830, apparently in Roane County. His wife is believed to have predeceased him in Knox County. Does anyone have cemetery records that can be searched for SMITH in this area?

Looney/Coleman 1830
Sherry -- Wednesday, 9 May 2001, at 7:42 p.m.

Does anyone have any information about John Looney and Isabella Coleman who were married in Knox Co. TN on 11 Nov 1830? The only Coleman on the 1830 census index is a "Sally" Coleman. Please e-mail me at pr9toes@gte.net - Thanks.

Raulston/Gilliam/Coleman
Sherry -- Wednesday, 9 May 2001, at 7:48 p.m.

Does anyone have any information about George Raulston and Elizabeth Gilliam? Was his name Raulston or Roulstone? Was Elizabeth a daughter of early settler Devereaux Gilliam? Did George and Elizabeth have a daughter Ruth? Was she the Ruth Raulston who married Marshall Coleman and had a large family? Are there any printed histories/genealogies on any of these families? Would appreciate any information. Please e-mail me at pr9toes@gte.net

Edward C. Rochester
Barbara Schilling -- Friday, 11 May 2001, at 1:46 p.m.

I am looking for information on Edward C. Rochester, born Bearden, Tennessee Nov. 8, 1890. Enlisted in the Navy April, 19, 1915 in Atlanta, Ga.

General C. Roop
Rachel Wetherald -- Saturday, 12 May 2001, at 2:55 a.m.

I am interested in hearing from anyone who knew my dad, General C.Roop or any of his relation. He lived in Knoxville, TN when he died.

Francis Davis wed Eleanor Lyons 4-20-1797
BJ HAYLE -- Sunday, 13 May 2001, at 10:19 a.m.

I am looking for the parents of a Francis Asberry Davis who is from TN and found the above reference. Does anyone have a Davis line with
the male being a Francis?

Re: Francis Davis wed Eleanor Lyons 4-20-1797
Bill Irwin -- Sunday, 13 May 2001, at 5:49 p.m.

Mr Hayle

Did your reference about Francis Davis marrying Eleanor Lyons come from "Tennessee Cousins" by Worth Ray?

Eleanor Lyons married Francis Irwin on Mar 20, 1797 in Knox County. They are my fourth great grandparents.

Bill Irwin

Charles Gilliam married Ann Smith
Samantha DeSanto -- Tuesday, 15 May 2001, at 10:29 a.m.

I am looking for any info. on Charles Gilliam that married Ann or Annie Smith. It says that they married in 1799. I have also heard that Charles recieved a land grant in Knox. Co TN when they came to TN. They came to TN from Orange Co? NC. They had 6 children. 1. Minyard 2. Harris 3. John 4. Chales 5. Sallie 6. Nancy. I have child 5. Sallie Gilliam married John L.? Moore and they lived in Murfreesboro, TN ( Rutherford and Wilson Co.'s) I have info. on John and Sallie Gilliam Moore's children but nothing on them or Sallie's parents Charles and Ann Gilliam. If you have any info. please contact me at ssdesanto@msn.com

Miller's, Washam's, Swaggerty's ,Scotts
Sheila Demott -- Wednesday, 16 May 2001, at 4:09 p.m.

I am looking for information on the following Families: Horace Miller, Eva Washam(miller), Abraham,Stokley Swaggerty, Frank Dodson Scott. Any of these names sound familiar? Any information will help.

HELTON - WILSON - PARTIN - HENDERSON
Miss >^oo^< Kitty of Los Gatos California -- Thursday, 17 May 2001, at 9:53 a.m.

I have been searching for the last six years for the parents of my grandmother BESSIE "LOU" LOUISE HELTON. She was born in 1905. She can be found on a census for KNOX Co., TN with her two siblings ALFRED and CHRYSTINE HELTON.

I was told but have not been able to prove, that my great grandfather DAVID WILLIAM HELTON was an employee of a railroad company. I was told but have yet to find a proper death certificate(or marriage or birth or...!!?) for him as he was said to have died during a "train coupling accident" around 1912 to 1920 time frame.

Accident or divorce I dont know, but RUBY ESMERALDA WILSON left her kids (I was told) with HELTON family and married a man named A. L. ANDERSEN and moved to CINCINNATTI OHIO where they had two more sons.

I found that this man was an employee alongwith one of his sons, of the postal service there in Cincinnatti, Ohio.

I looked for a marriage bond or any kind of paperwork that would verify the marriage between my great grandma RUBY ESMERALDA WILSON and A.L. ANDERSEN.

I also search for marriage record for RUBY ESMERALDA WILSON and DAVID WILLIAM HELTON in the early part 1899 thru 1905 in the TENNESSEE area.

Again, I have found no paper trail and was hoping that sooner or later (Ill take sooner!) someone would see these names and they would "ring a bell"...until then...good luck on your own personal searches.

Kitty Elizabeth Partin can be contacted at kittyparton@Yahoo.com

Charles GILLIAM land grant in Knox Co.TN
Samantha DeSanto -- Thursday, 17 May 2001, at 10:19 a.m.

I have been told that Charles GILLIAM was granted land in Knox Co. TN. I would love any info. anyone might have about this. Also Charles GILLIAM and his wife Ann or Annie SMITH came from NC with their son in-law, John MOORE and his wife, their daughter, Sallie or Sarah GILLIAM. John and Sallie or Sarah settled eventually in Wilson and Rutherford counties in TN. If you have any info. on this family of GILLIAM or MOORE please contact me at ssdesanto@msn.com

MONTGOMERY
Carol A. Coble -- Thursday, 17 May 2001, at 10:30 a.m.

There is a Samuel MONTGOMERY listed in the 1830 census of Knox Co., TN. Can anyone give me the rest of the information on him. He was born 1786 and his wife (which One?) was born 1790. She is Nancy Jones, supposedly married 1807 where? Some of the family was in Blount Co., TN in the 30s. There were two Samuels, one born 1785 and ours 1786. This makes it very difficult to identify. The 1786 one is the son of Thomas and Mary Patton and the 1785 one is the son of James and ? Wear. Our Samuel was in the 1850 census of Carroll Co. TN and then on to Dade Co., MO about 1851.

Dick Family
Nora Hickam -- Thursday, 17 May 2001, at 7:51 p.m.

Trying to find anyone who might descend or know of the Jackson DICK family who lived in Fountain City, Knox County, TN. Jackson DICK was a Civil War soldier born in Wayne County, Ky, in 1845, but moved to Knox County around 1898 and his pension says that he died August 1, 1918 in Fountain City. He and his wife, Louisa ROBERTS DICK, had 4 children according to pension, stating one daughter and two sons, plus one child deceased.
Thanks,
Nora

Shoemaker / Street Families
Ray Shoemaker -- Friday, 18 May 2001, at 5:24 p.m.

James Shoemaker and Sara Street were married in Knox Co 12-7-1801. I believe they had a son Street E Shoemaker, born about 1803. Street lived in Perry, later Decatur Co for many years. James lived in Madison Co for many years. Does anyone know of these families?? James died in Madison Co, abt 1849.

Black, McCeller, Rudolph
Arletta Reith -- Saturday, 19 May 2001, at 3:26 p.m.

BLACK - McCELLER - RUDOLPH
Looking for info on George Black (b. cira 1838); married Isabelle McCeller and had a daughter Emma born 15 July, 1875 in Luttrell, Union Co., Tn. Emma married James S. Rudolph in Campbell Co. Tn 25 Mar.1897. Emma & James Rudolph then moved to Herrin, Illinois.
Any info on anyone listed would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Arletta Reith

Abraham Lincoln Henderson
Myrna -- Saturday, 19 May 2001, at 7:52 p.m.

i am looking for info on Abraham Henderson who had a daughter Lucy Laymance by Sarah Laymance. Probably born about 1867. Need his parents names.
myrnaseton@webtv.net

Davis-Sanders marriag
Marilyn Markow -- Saturday, 19 May 2001, at 9:20 p.m.

Does anyone know anything about Rhody Sanders who married Edward Daviws in 1824 in Knox County, TN. Would like to make contact with ancestors.

old friends of knoxville tn.
jerry cook -- Monday, 21 May 2001, at 12:23 p.m.

I left Knoxville in 1950 to live in Columbus,Oh.Went to school at Belle Morris,Belle House, Christenberry Jr. High and a month or so at Knox High. Any one remember me?

Julian, Houk, families
jeanie broome -- Monday, 21 May 2001, at 2:01 p.m.

I am looking for any information on William M Julian Jr. born about 1813. He married Margaret Houk born about 1817. They married in Knox county on July 8, 1832. My direct line is thru their son Claiborn Lorenzo Dow, he married Mary Luretta King.
Any information,written or oral history, on this family will be greatly appreciated. I have pictures of Claiborn and his children. Claiborn and Mary are buried at New Hopewell Baptist Church as are a few of Claiborn ancestors.

I would like to know, "for sure" who William's parents were and who Margaret's parents were, also any information on the King family.
Thank You,
Jeanie Broome

looking for Darrin SMITH/Douglas Dam family history
Dorothy (Dottie) Smith -- Tuesday, 22 May 2001, at 1:20 a.m.

I have lost touch with family years ago, would like info. on the Douglas damn Founder,family history because i am a very distant relative.I also would love to talk to anyone who knew William (Cotton) OR Mary Irene Smith,or any family history i can get i am following up on my family tree.

Thomas C Handerson
Noah Henderson -- Tuesday, 22 May 2001, at 11:28 a.m.

My grandfather Thomas C Henderson was born in North Carolina in 1856.He died in Knoxville on February 03, 1903. They moved the cemetery for some development I think during the 2nd world war. does any one know of a cemetery that was moved in that time frame? My father Zach Henderson had to go up there. He must have gone when I was in the service Noah Henderson

FALCONNIERandHOOPER family
Martha Gibson -- Tuesday, 22 May 2001, at 11:56 a.m.

Twas GG parents . Would like to trace Falconnier back to Switzerland and Hooper family from Knox or Sevier county.

Re: Thomas C Handerson
Diane Henderson Lowe -- Wednesday, 23 May 2001, at 11:26 a.m.

Do you have any more information on your Thomas Henderson?
My greatgrandfather was Garrett T. Henderson b. 1857 d. 1910 Knoxville, Tn. Grandfather Arthur Edward Henderson. This family seems to be related to Jeremiah Henderson, his line is from Claiborne Co. Tn. and I believe they are related to Thomas s/o William the Emigrant. No positive proof, but with your line being Thomas, they may be kin. Look forward to hearing from you. Diane

Raby in Knox Co and surrounding area
Donald E Raby -- Wednesday, 23 May 2001, at 7:02 p.m.

Raby Family History: Knox Co TN descendants of James, Sherwood, Samuel

This is summary of research by Donald Ernest Raby, a work in progress.
According to 1830 Census the first Rabys in Knox Co TN were Robert, James and Sherwood. In 1840 TN Census three new names are found: James, Squire, John. In Rowan Co NC 1820 there was James Raby with five males and
1 female children. James was born in NC 1780. His wife name is Nancy; according to Squire Raby they were both dead in 1861. This matches in age and date and leads me to conclude that James is father of Robert, Sherwood, James, Squire and John.
Robert married Lucinda Williamson in Stokes Co NC in 1822. Descendants of Robert lived in Hardin Valley and Solway area near Beaver Creek where some still live. Susan married Eleazor Cobb, William married Nancy Howard, Margaret J. married James Bullen, Mary married Clisby Cobb, Frances married Sam Lee,
George married Caroline Pitts, Nancy married Christian Ruffner, Kesiah married Iredell Crawford, and Elizabeth married John Crawford.
Thanks to Bobbie Rather Raby, Flossie Raby, Lyman Raby, Gladys Raby Hunt and others for information on the “Solway” Rabys.

William Raby married Nancy Howard and they lived on Campbell Station Rd. William this first born of Robert joined the Union and died in camp at Cumberland Gap in 1862 of disease. His widow Nancy raised his six children on the farm located on Campbell St Rd. The descendants of Landon (Orlando) still reside in the Farragut/Concord area today. Thanks to Grace Raby Coker and Geneva Raby for help with this Concord Branch of Raby.

Sherwood married Sarah Strange 11-18-1828 in Knox Co. TN. Sarah was also from Rowan Co NC, and probably came over the mountains together. The 1830 census shows Sherwood with wife and 1 female child under 5. There was possibly a son, named Sherwood (Sherrod) born 1832. It is unknown what happened to Sarah, assumed died. There is a family tradition with Haney family about Sarah being Cherokee and she divorced Sherwood and left with Eliza Ann. About 1838 they were taken on trail of Tears, where Eliza fell back and was rescued by Haney family. She married son Thomas Haney. This story has strong family tradition with Haney descendants. There is some confusion with the information found in Strange Family of Swearing Creek that indicates English heritage of Sarah Strange. This is still under investigation.

Sherwood marries widow Lucinda Hord 1833. Sherrod is found in household of Robert in 1850 census, age 17. Robert had a daughter Frankey who is also 17 in 1850. Frances Raby married Samuel Lee 1850. Interviews with descendants offer no knowledge of twin of Frankey. There is some memory of Sherrod (Sherwood) Raby with descendants of Robert. From this it is concluded that Sherrod is son of Sherwood and Sara, Sara died and Sherrod is raised in household of Robert.
Sherrod married Sara Long 1853. After conscription by Confederates he escaped. After war he moved to Missouri where he died in Redbird 1891.
One family tradition is that he joined the Union and was captured in Neunan GA and escaped from Andersonville POW camp and returned home. No records have been found to support this.
James and Nancy Raby had two daughters: Elizabeth and Nancy. Elizabeth married William Young in Stokes Co NC 1816. They migrated to TN with James.
The Youngs moved to White Co TN before 1850 and her parents James and Nancy Raby may have gone with them. Daughter Nancy married James Hood in 1837. They settled in Roane Co. Squire Raby was bondsman for marriage of Nancy Raby and James Hood.

James jr. married Margaret (Peggy) Williamson in Knox Co 1832 and settled in Roane, Loudon CO with living descendants there today. His descendants are living in Sweetwater, Loudon and Roane Co. The children are: Nancy Ann, Lucinda, Louisa, Elijah, Frances, William Sanders, John C.
Elijah R. married Melinda Brown. William Sanders R. married 1st Elizabeth Sharp and 2nd Sarah Sharp. John C. married Lucinda Caroline Moss. More information is available on these descendant of James Raby Jr.

Son of Elijah and Melinda (Brown) Raby; Francis Marion Raby married Maude Acock and settled in Oliver Springs area. Their son Sanie Daniel married Jessie Beatrice Gordon and their children and grandchildren live in Oliver Springs area today. This family is under study presently and will updated when fully researched. Thanks to Billie Snow, Archie Raby and Jessie June Raby Nelson and Pat McDonald and Sonny Harvey for their assistance.

John married Joanna Nave in Knox Co TN 1837. They moved to Missouri in middle 1850s. Squire married Nancy Mourfield in Knox Co TN 1836. They moved to Mecklenburg Co KY in middle 1850s. John and Squire probably migrated together. John and Squire were bondsmen for each other.

About the same time Sherwood, wife Lucinda, and two children Samuel and Mary Jane with husband Bartley Jones travel to Overton Co TN where they are in 1860 census. One tradition in family of Squire was that three Raby brothers crossed Cumberland Gap and went different directions, never to meet again. I have contacted descendants of all children of James and Nancy Raby. There is a lot more work to do as time proceeds. My family is the focus of current study.

The following information is from public records and confirmed by family sources Sherwood Raby b.1800? NC married Lucinda Hord July 25,1833 in Knox Co.

Children: Mary Jane Raby (1835) and Samuel A. Raby (1841)
Lucinda Hord, widow of Thomas J. Hord who died 1831. Maiden name most likely Luttrell (Lucinda Luttrell married Thomas Hord in Fauquier Va in 1825). She is listed born in VA. 1802. d. 5-15-1888 Hord link in Overton Co. TN?? She owned one acre and house on Kingston Pike in Loveville until 1887. She also reacquired 200 acres in 1867 for $49 tax bill that were lost by her son James Hord in 1852. (Chancery court & Property Deeds)
Her 1888 death date is found on Bible page in Raby family. Burial is unknown.
Also confirmed in Overstreet Bible of her granddaughter Lucinda Jane Jones Overstreet. Hord Children: Thomas Hord 1825, James Hord 1828,

Sarah Hord Roberts1830 (Hiram).
Mary Jane married Bartley Rufus Jones, two daughters Sarah and Lucinda Jane.
Mary Jane died before Civil War. Bartley Jones was in Union Calvary. After the war Bartley married Martha Letsinger and they had several more children.
Sarah Jones married Charles B. Russell and is buried in Scarborough Cam. Lucinda Jane Jones married James Henry Overstreet and lived in Morgan Co.
Thanks to Pat Cosand (my “Sister” in genealogy) for this connection. She descends from Mary Jane Raby Jones and Lucinda Jane Jones.

Samuel A. Raby, Sr. b. 2-15-1841 Loveville, Knox Co TN d. 12-29-1915
Lived in Knox Co 1865-1880; Morgan Co 1880-1884; Anderson Co 1884-1915.
Buried in New Hope Cem. by E. Gate of Y-12, Scarborough back of Oak Ridge.
Samuel joined Union in Campbell Station and was enrolled 10 Feb 1862 in Flat Lick KY. Discharged as Cpl. Co. D, 3rd TN Inf. 1862-65 (Ambulance driver).
Contracted measles in camp in April 1862 and had permanent damage to eyes.
Received pension beginning in 1885 of $2/ month with increases to $18 before death in 1915 of Acute Bronchitis. Was nearly blind by age 42 when first applied for pension. Pension application fee cost $25.
wife1 Anne Elizabeth Willey Larick married: 1-8-1867 b.10-2-1837 d. 8-12-1889
buried in Davis Cem. Coalfield in Morgan Co. Three Children with Joesph Larick

Mary “Mollie” Larick 1857, Charles W. Larick 1859, George W. Larick 1862,
5 Raby children:James Edward b. 11-12-1867 d.3-7-1923, Luther M. b.12-9-1869, Mary Belle Raby Butler 11-15-1871, Samuel M. 12-29-1873,
Annie Elizabeth Raby Holloway 4-12-1876
wife2 Bettie Married: 4-23-1890 by Samuel Grear M.G.

Mary E. Bearden Raby b.11-28-1848 d. 1-8-1926 no children

Bettie had a son, Simon Bearden lived in Houston,Texas.
Son: Samuel M. Raby b. 12-29-1873 d. 3-15-1934 New Hope Cem.
Married: 8-6-1893 by Issac T. Whaley M.G
Wife 1 Bertha Jane Walters b. 7-20-1873 d. 9-23-1910 New Hope Cem.

2 Malinda (Lindy) Brock m.12 Nov 1912 no children (married Sam Hackworth after 1934 when Nora Walters Hackworth and Sam Raby died)

5 Children

* Frederick Samuel Raby b. 6-8-1894 d. 8-27-1922 WWI New Gray

Volena Raby (W.Robert) James b. 8-28-1898 d. 1980

Virgil King Raby ----------b.1-11-1900 d. 4-21-1995 LH

Charles A. Raby ---------- b. 1-24-1903 d. 6-14-1912 NH

Franklin Roy Raby ----- b. 8-1-1907 d. 10-11-1989 LH

*My Grandfather. Wife Nettie Rash married 1917 lived on Vermont Ave

in Lonsdale. Sons Earl F. Raby and Kenneth N. Raby .

Sam, Bertha and Charles are buried in New Hope Baptist Cemetary NH near
Y-12 Oak Ridge Tennessee. They lived in Robertsville and Scarboro, Anderson County. Property taken by US Government for Atomic Energy Commission Reservation, Oak Ridge TN. (1942)
Bertha Jane Walters is daughter of Hiram King Walters and Elizabeth Jane Light. Siblings: Arminda Cella, Calvin Cassell, Bertha, Emma Odell, Nancy Mary Mattie, Henry Martin, Arthur Joseph, Sarah Lauza, Elizabeth Maude.
Hiram K. Walters lived in Floyd Co VA until moving to Scarborough TN in
1888. Bertha was third of nine children. Her mother died in 1884, probably at birth of twins Lauza and Maude. Hiram Walters married Maggie Yarnell and they had nine more children. Hiram moved to Canada.

July 2000 I visited the State Archives in Raliegh NC and searched for two days the links to early Rabys in America. I have many notes to sort and retrace, but
no positive connection before James Raby born 1780 and living in Fork of Yadkin in Rowan Co NC 1820 has been established. On return trip, I stopped in Franklin NC and visited Albert Raby with whom I hac corresponded. His earliest ancestor is Frederick Raby Sr. found in Burke Co NC 1800. I believe it is possible that James and Frederick Sr were brothers of first cousins, but this is not documented. Hopefully further research can be completed to find the connections. Before 1790s most Rabys are found in Coastal counties of Eastern NC. Bertie, Gates, Tyrell, Hertford. There are many Rabys in Nansemond (Suffolk ) Co VA just across the state line from Gates and Bertie Co NC.

Earliest reference to Raby is a Robert Raby found in 1635 among 14 colonists transported from England by Robert Bennett. Bennett received 700 acres on Nansemond River. Three Rabys, Adam, Blake, and Luke were in the Revolution as privates with two of them listed as deserters.

I am very grateful for the support and encouragement I have received in this project. Thanks to all the family, both known and newly discovered. I am happy that we can make the connection and discover our ancestors together. Most of all I appreciate your sharing your memories, Bibles, photographs and Love.
I am continuing to seek contact with any researchers and sources to expand this
history of Raby in America. I am also seeking corrections and modifications of the current work. Please contact me for further information:
Donald Ernest Raby, deraby@att.net
2906 Curtis Ln
Knoxville TN 37918.

John Hinton Alexander (B-12/25/1813)
John Alexander -- Thursday, 24 May 2001, at 8:18 a.m.

I am looking for any information on John Hinton Alexander, born Dec 25, 1813 in Knox Co, TN. Married Barbara Smith April 30, 1833 (She was born 6/5/1816). I have the names of his children, but know nothing of his life--or when he died. His father may have also been a John Alexander, born in Knox Co about 1775 and died about 1840 married to Rachael ___?___ OR his father may have been Samuel E. Alexander, born SC 1787 died Roane Co TN 1861 (married Elizabeth Hinton Logan Co KY 1808). Thanks

Frederick Stevens b. 1885 d.1972
Cheryl -- Saturday, 26 May 2001, at 9:59 a.m.

Am looking for relatives of Frederick Stevens who died in July 1972 in Knoxville. I had a lot of information on his ancestry I can share.

Carl Loveday
diana loveday -- Saturday, 26 May 2001, at 1:57 p.m.

I am looking for a Carl Loveday, father of Roy C. Loveday, husband of
Nelle Ezell Loveday. Born sometime between 1900-1905 in either Sevier or Knox Counties, TN. If you have any information, I would appreciate it. thank you.

Nelle Ezell
diana loveday -- Saturday, 26 May 2001, at 2:05 p.m.

I am looking for Nelle Ezell. Her husband was Carl Loveday, her son was Roy Loveday. Her year of birth would have been between 1900-1907.
She resided in either Knox or Sevier County. If you have information, please email me. Thank You.

Marvil H Hill b 1777 NC > Knox Co, TN
Mike Bottoms -- Monday, 28 May 2001, at 7:17 a.m.

Looking for Marvil H Hill born abt 1777 in NC and believed to have
went Knox Co, TN. Marvil married Mary Polly Morris and they evendually ended up in Lyon Co, KY. Marivl's father is possibly James?

My email is: mbottoms1@onemain.com

Thank you for any help.
Mike Bottoms

Jacob Ore/Orr
Barbara -- Tuesday, 29 May 2001, at 8:30 a.m.

Seeking burial place of Jacob Ore/Orr & Nancy King Ore/Orr. Jacob died
1881/82 in Knox County, possibly Concord. Nancy is believed to have died 1853/54, in Blount Cnty. Appreciate any help.

WILLIAMS-CLAYBOURN
EVELYN -- Tuesday, 29 May 2001, at 10:51 a.m.

JESS WILLIAMS b. 1813/1823 Knox County Tn. married Luticia (Lutitia)
Claybourn. Need Parents, siblings, and decendents of both. Any help appreciated.

Sally Anderson
Willette Walter -- Tuesday, 29 May 2001, at 9:10 p.m.

Sally Anderson m. James Johnson. Were in Knoxville or that area in 1857 as son John Johnson born there.

James Johnson
Willette Walter -- Tuesday, 29 May 2001, at 9:13 p.m.

James Johnson m. Sally Anderson. Living in or around Knoxville in 1857 as that is where their son John Johnson was born.

Henry Jackson Hardin
Kelly Hardin Check -- Wednesday, 30 May 2001, at 4:03 p.m.

I am searching for any information on my g-g-grandfather Henry Jackson Hardin ( this may have been spelled Harden). He was born in Knox County in the late 1830's. I do not know his parents name and am very anxious to know anything anyone may know. I do know Henry was referred to as "Jack" by his brothers Adam and Alexander and that he lived in Sullivan County Indiana where my family is now. Thank you!

Knox County births ca 1789
Shirley -- Wednesday, 30 May 2001, at 5:20 p.m.

As I understand it, Knox County, did not exist in 1789, but I found a published "In Memorium" yesterday reading the microfilm newspapers at the local library. It was published April 25, 1874 in the Richmond Conservator (MO). It reads in part, "Mrs. Phebia Ball, consort of Rev. Joseph H. Ball, was born in Knox county, Tennessee, January 7th, 1789. She emigrated with her father, (John Slaughter,) to Kentucky when quite young, and was married to Rev. Joseph H. Ball, A. D. 1803. Afterwards emigrated with a large family of relatives to Limestone county, Alabama, in 1810. While living in Alabama she
united with the M. E. Church South, and has proved faithful to her trust up to the day of her death. She emigrated from their (sic)to Missouri, near Richmond, Ray county in 1824. Died April 17th, 1874, at (Mrs. M. Shreve) her daughter's residence near Albany, Ray county, Mo."
Does anyone reading this have the capability & willingness to do a lookup or give any help as to whether the published info could be correct. Was the John Slaughter family in TN at this time?