Knox County Archived Queries

May, 1999:

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Gilliam

Posted by Sheila West <stanleyw@anderson.cioe.com> on Mon, 31 May 1999

Surname: GILLIAM, KENWORTHY

Would like to know if anyone has ever heard of Benoni GILLIAM supposedly b. in Knox Co, TN on 28 April 1810. Married Olive KENWORTHY and moved to Indiana where they had five children. His parents might be John and Sophia GILLIAM.
Would really appreciate any leads on this name and would be more than glad to share the info I have.
Sheila West

NEWBERRY/ALLEN

Posted by Georgia Bristol <Jorga@brawleyonline.com> on Sun, 30 May 1999

Surname:

I'm sorry but I really know nothing about him. I'm hoping to connect him to my Stephen C. Newberry, b. abt. 1819. I'm having a horrible time trying to get the right father.

NEWBERRY

Posted by Brenda <JHart5313@aol.com> on Sun, 30 May 1999

Surname: NEWBERRY

Hi Georgia, Do you know Edmond Newberry's siblings? Looking
for Rhoda Newberry born April 5, 1789. Thanks. Brenda

Harvey family

Posted by Scott Arwood <smarwood@bellsouth.net> on Sun, 30 May 1999

Surname: Harvey

Is anyone out there researching the Harvey family of the Harvey Road area of West Knox County near Shady Grove Church? The patriarch of the family was Thomas Harvey, born circa 1765, died 1838. He is supposedly buried in Shady Grove Church cemetery, but I was unable to find a stone (a readable one anyway). Many of his descendants are buried there, though. Some moved to Roane County.

Thomas is my 4th great grandfather.

NEWBERRY/ALLEN. m. 1813 Knox Co

Posted by Georgia Bristol <Jorga@brawleyonline.com> on Sun, 30 May 1999

Surname: NEWBERRY, ALLEN

I am searching for information and descendants of Edmond Newberry and Sarah Allen who were married Sept. 2, 1813 in Knox Co., TN.

EXTINE/CANNON

Posted by A. Foster-Blevins <TNriogal@aol.com> on Sun, 30 May 1999

Surname: CANNON, EXTINE

I am seeking infomation on Mary Belle CANNON who married William EXTINE.This is a long shot, but I know their descendants eneded up in Knox Co.

householder family

Posted by ada postlethwait <shoot4440@aol.com> on Fri, 28 May 1999

Surname: householder

i am interested in finding out anything about my fathers family history in knoxville. he was born aug 1924 father was reps. mathis householder, mother alice (maiden name unknown) also my mothers maiden name graham m. 1946??

Jacob Ira Varner - 1812

Posted by Les Varner <lvarner@centuryinter.net> on Fri, 28 May 1999

Surname: Varner, Woody

I am looking for links with JACOB IRA VARNER
b. Sept. 4, 1812, Knox Co. TN. Jacob had at least two brothers. He married Catherin Woody, and
they are buried in or near Cherokee Co, AL. They had the following children: H.W. Varner, b.
1842; Sarah H. Varner, b.1844; Henry, b. 1845; Ann Varner, b. 1847; Edith Varner, b. 1848;
George W. Varner, b. 1852; William Varner, b. 1857; and John M.Varner, b. 1858. He may have
had the older children by a former wife. Any assistance in the ancestors of Jacob Varner will be
much appreciated.Please e-Mail.
Les Varner

Sharp and Webb

Posted by Jan <Jan4853@aol.com> on Fri, 28 May 1999

Surname: Webb, Owens, Armstrong, Burkhart

I think your Rebecca is a sister of my Robert Webb. If so, her father is John Webb and her mother is Rebecca McNutt of Knox. Co. Write me for more, I don't have it with me now.

ROSE

Posted by Harry Eugene Rose <hkrose@cybrtyme.com> on Fri, 28 May 1999

Surname: ROSE

I'm looking for the father of Thomas Rose who was born in Tennessee, probably Knox or Blount county, about 1790. Thomas lived in the Elbert-Franklin-Elbert county area of GA, married Ann Bronner, and moved to Pope County, IL where he died about 1848. Thanks!

Bessie,Edward,Benton McBee

Posted by Betty Burr <Keeta@swko.net> on Fri, 28 May 1999

Surname: McBee

Looking for McBees who lived in Knoxville or surrounding area between 1900 & 1910. any information on Thomas Samuel
(Benton) McBee and/or his children, 2 of which were Bessie
born 1885, Edward born 1869, greatly appreciated. Thanks
Betty

HODGE family search continues...

Posted by David Hodge <ub4me@iname.com> on Fri, 28 May 1999

Surname: HODGE, BARTLEY

Do ytou have inforamtion regarding a Booker Hodge s/o John and Anna ? HODGE, md Grace BARTLEY.

Pierce/ Griffin

Posted by Jeff Berry <Jeffbberry@aol.com> on Fri, 28 May 1999

Surname: Griffin

Is he the same Fernando Cortez Pierce who married a Griffin? Is she one of your grandmothers? I am a descendant of Jacob Michael Griffin who is the father of Eva Griffin Pierce, Fernando's wife. She is buried at Salem Cemetery in the Riverdale area of Knox County. Please e-mail me I have a little information on the Griffin/Pierce conncetion.

Jeff Berry

Pierce

Posted by Debra McCauley <debbymac@worldnet.att.com> on Fri, 28 May 1999

Surname:

I was born a Pierce from Knox County -- grandfather is Ernest Franklin Pierce, great grandfather Fernando Cortez Pierce. Could we be related in some way?

Love

Posted by Katie Pegelow <kpegelow@hotmail.com> on Thu, 27 May 1999

Surname: Love

If your Love line is in Tennessee, please check my website and see if you recognize any of the names.

Samuel A. Love

Posted by Katie Pegelow <kpegelow@hotmail.com> on Thu, 27 May 1999

Surname: Love

Your Samuel A. Love could be part of my line since we were from Greene County. The "a" could stand for Allen as that is a connecting line. Check out my Love page on my website http://www.freeyellow.com/members5/tintype/index.html. See if you recognize any of the names.

Katie

pierce of knoxville

Posted by fred pierce <frp12ruby1@aol.com> on Thu, 27 May 1999

Surname: clarence pierce, edith white, dan white

looking for pierce's of knoxville

John Franklin Branham

Posted by Ray D. Branham <rbranham@gte.net> on Thu, 27 May 1999

Surname: BRANHAM

I am search for information about my great grandfather JOHN FRANKLIN BRANHAM and his ancestors.

John Franklin(3) Branham (Aaron(2), Edward(1) ) was born 05 April 1824 in Knox County Tenessee and died 29 Oct. 1868 in Ottawa, Franklin Co. Kansas. He married Mary Jane Lester 23 March, 1848 in Freedom, Owens County,Indiana.I havelots of information about John Franklin,Civil War records etc. but no information on his ancestors i.e Aaron or Edward Branham. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Haun

Posted by Gary Davis <Tnpride98@hotmail.com> on Thu, 27 May 1999

Surname: Haun, Coward

you wouldnt happen to be related to someone named
Ollie(Haun)Coward m. Orville Thomas Coward of Anderson Co.
Would you? Her Fathers name was Antony Haun.

family of samuel lloyd tillery

Posted by Nancy <ntwalker@korrnet.org> on Wed, 26 May 1999

Surname: Tillery

Does anyone have any information about samuel lloyd tillery.Mother's name, I believe, was Nancy. He was in WWI. He may have played in a band; he played the piano, drums, and banjo. Died around 1957. Lived and was born? in Anderson County. Uncle was Jack Tillery.

J.B.Linkous,died:1915 Knox co.

Posted by John Linkes <Familysearch@webtv.net> on Wed, 26 May 1999

Surname: Linkous, Stallard

Hi everyone,, I need help with a death certficate with the following info. on it: J.B.LINKOUS jr.born in Knoxville, Lived at Luther street,Park City village,Knoxville,Knox co. TN., died on Nov.19,1915. W.L.Wallace was the doctor who prononced him dead. His age on certificate looks like "7" yrs old (?), a male,white,&single. His father was J.B.LINKOUS sr., birth place of father "not known", Mother"not known"& her place of birth "not known". The information on the family was given by:Al Gerimbolt (very hard to make out due to penmenship). J.B.jr was burried in Rogersville, Hawkins co. TN., by undertakers: House Donshire of Knoxville. I am thinking that J.B.LINKOUS sr. maybe my ggg grandfather John Barnett"Barney" LINKOUS & Julia L. STALLARD of Blaine Crossroads, Grainger co.TN.. If anyone has info. or can help me, I would be most GRATEFUL,,No matter how "little" the info. maybe. I would also be eager to share what info. I have. Please e-mail me with the info.. Thank you all,,John

Moore Family

Posted by Win Moore <wmoore8987@aol.com> on Wed, 26 May 1999

Surname: Moore, Rich

Looking for any info on the parents of Charlie B. Moore born in January, 1896,in Knox Co.

JAMES MANN

Posted by Jim Mann <jmmm_52@yahoo.com> on Wed, 26 May 1999

Surname: MANN

JAMES MANN (b.before 1790) migrated to TN from NC and was m. to REBECCA MCMULLIN. His son, JOHN N. MANN (b. 1808) supposedly lived on Lacky's cr. in Roane Co. I have seen that MANNs were involved in establishing a church in Roane Co. with other members from Hickory Cr Baptist Church, which I assume to be on the Hickory Cr. in KNOX Co. I need to know if anyone has information on the MANNs from that church, or any other MANNs in Roane/Knox counties, prior to 1850.

Henry T. Davis and an E mail Correction

Posted by Gary Davis <tnpride98@hotmail.com> on Wed, 26 May 1999

Surname: Davis

Sorry I Forgot to put the two numbers on my Email Address

The Reason I think we may be related My Great Grandad
James Clint Davis Sr. Had a Brother named George he's
buried in Greeneville,Tenn.
I never Could find out my Great Grandads Fathers name it
Could have been George Since his Brothers name was George.

Thank you

Gary Davis

Henry T. Davis

Posted by Gary Davis <tnpride@hotmail.com> on Wed, 26 May 1999

Surname: DAVIS

I saw a Henry Tolbert Davis In many Smoky Mountain Ancestry
books. Im sorry I cant remember the Specific Titles but
The books are issued or sold when you visit Great Smoky
Mountains National Park My Stepdad says his dad gets them
at a place called "Sugarlands" above Gatlinburg Tn I think
Its a visitors Center.

You wouldnt be related to anyone by the name of James Clint
Davis Sr. b. in Greeneville Tn in 1893 or James Clint Davis
Jr. b. In August 1924 in Knoxville,Tn m.Agnes (Coward) Davis
or William Jerome Cecil Davis b.Jan. 24,1950.

If you are were related!

Gary Davis

Texanna M. Lea --Daniel Ferry

Posted by Laura L Wright <lsllwright@fuse.net> on Tue, 25 May 1999

Surname: Frost, Ferry, Bunch, Wright

I am still searching for information about Texanna Mary Lea who married Daniel T. Ferry in Knox Co. Tenn in or around 1860+ I really need her death record, marriage record, any information at all would be a big help. Any other Leas from Knox co. Thank you Laura Wright

Loveday

Posted by Mary Loveday <kelbris@aol.com> on Tue, 25 May 1999

Surname:

My paternal grandfather was John Houston Loveday. He was from Sevierville. He would have left probably in the early 1900's. He moved to Middlesboro, Ky. Please contact me if you need, or have any further details

hudson family

Posted by adria krull <dkrull@mindspring.com> on Tue, 25 May 1999

Surname: hudson, gunn

knox countylooking for any information that these grandparents existed richard hudson married rose esther bowman daughter nora eva hudson born 1924 stepfather charlie gunn all residents of knox county richard was a farmer thank you adria krull

CRUZE LINE

Posted by Don Sheridan <Don_Sheridan@proffitts.com> on Tue, 25 May 1999

Surname: CRUZE, WEBB

Dear Betty,
I have been researching the Cruze family for over 15 years (off and on) and have quiet a bit of information, what do you want? I have a Rachel Cruze, daughter of William and Elizabeth Cummings Cruze, that married a John R. Webb in Knox Co. on Dec. 16, 1869. They had seven children: James Fletcher b. 1870; William Elbert b. 1873; John Lafayette b. 1875; Simon Francis b. 1877; Lula A. b. 1879; Ida B. b. 1881; & Orville Foster b. 1883. Does this help? I have lots of info in the Cruzes if you are interested. Let me know.
Don Sheridan

Cruse

Posted by Lockwood Marine <lmarine@ibm.net> on Tue, 25 May 1999

Surname: Cruse

My greatgreataunt(Sarah Ann Marine) married William R Cruse in Knox Co. on 9/20/1858.They had several children including John Wesley,Eliza Ann,Mary Josephie,James Arnold,Sarah Elizabeth, and Jerusha Jane.William served in the3rd tenn. Cav(union)during the Civil War,was captured and later killed in the Sultana Steamboat explosion in 1865. If any of this seems helpful let me know and I will share my files on the descendants. Lockwood Marine

grandparents

Posted by Sheila Demott <sdemott@utk.edu> on Mon, 24 May 1999

Surname: Washam, Miller

I am looking for information on my father's parents (Eva Maybelle Washam Miller and Horace Maynard Miller.) Eva died in 1959 and Horace around the 1940's I think. They lived on Oldham Ave in North Knoxville. I am trying to find any information on the Miller and Washam families.Thanks in advance.

great grandmother

Posted by sheila demott <sdemott@utk.edu> on Mon, 24 May 1999

Surname: Capps, Swaggerty

I am still looking for information on my G-grandmother. Her name was Adeline (maiden name:Capps) Swaggerty. She was
originally from White Pine Tn. She was married to Milton Russell Swaggerty who died in 1930. They lived in Knox County,
possibly in the Mechanicsville neighborhood in Knoxville around the early 1900's.She gave bitrh to triplets on Sept.
02,1898(possibly the first triplets born in Knoxville). One of these triplets was my grandmother Beulah(Swaggerty) Scott.
Adline(my Great-grandmother) was shot to death after 1902.Any Info would be helpful.

Mill Shoal Creek

Posted by John Price <dojohn99@aol.com> on Mon, 24 May 1999

Surname: BURNETT

My wife's Great Grandfather, William M. Burnett, was born 10-Jun-1814 on Mill Shoal Creek in Knox County. My question is where is that located? Is it the name of a community or just the name of a creek? My map shows some creeks or other streams, but no names except for rivers.

John Price, dojohn99@aol.com

James K. Polk Turner, Attorney at Law

Posted by Harvey Turner <hlturner@earthlink.net> on Mon, 24 May 1999

Surname: TURNER

Attempting to find James K. Polk Turner, Esq. and wife, Aethna and descendants. James practiced law in Hazard, KY before moving to Knoxville or Knox County about 1935. He was born about 1880? His father was John Loyd Turner of Harlan County, Kentucky. Any information about this family would greatly be appreciated. I have information regarding the Turner line and willing to share what I have collected. Thanks

Isabella Gillespie Hood

Posted by bill swan III <B1snuffer@aol.com> on Sun, 23 May 1999

Surname: hart, hooke, hood, swan

Isabella Gillespie Hood is the mother of my 2nd Greatgrandfather Daniel Park Swan please contact me for more info @ B1snuffer@aol.com

GENTRY

Posted by Lorna Hibbs <lhibbs@peop.tdsnet.com> on Sun, 23 May 1999

Surname: Gentry

Searching for parents of Horace Samuel J. GENTRY b/ 25 Mar 1880 or 1881 probably in Knox co., TN. He married Nola Burnette REYNOLDS, 11 Jun 1919 in Knox Co., TN.

family research in Knox County and East Tennessee

Posted by Betty Evans Webb <Sarahjames@AOL.com> on Sat, 22 May 1999

Surname: Engert, Stange, McLarrin, Marrs, Cruse, Evans, Roberts, Darden, Morehead

I am researching the following surnames. Most all of my surnames were in surrounding counties in East Tennessee then they migrated to Knox. County in later generations.

Campbells

Posted by C. M. Burns <cburns@bluebon.net> on Fri, 21 May 1999

Surname:

Who was the James Campbell, Revolutionary war veteran, born about l751, who died in Knox Co about 183l? Did he have a son, James, who moved to Warren Co, Ky about l798? Thanks,C. M. Burns

FAMILY SEARCH

Posted by MARY F. MCKENNA <JMCKENNA@NETTALLY.COM> on Fri, 21 May 1999

Surname: GALYON

Trying to locate family or links to John Gillis Gaylon

starkey family

Posted by michelle <michelle0075@intermediatn.net> on Fri, 21 May 1999

Surname: starkey, lee

I have a Sarah Jane Starkey in my family geneology. I don't have her parents though. If you can help, it would be appreciated. Sarah married John Henry Lee in 1866. They had a child, William Josiah Lee. My line goes from him to Luther Hayes Harrison Lee then his daughter, Edna Belle Lee was my Grandmother. Thanks, Michelle

John Quincy Adams

Posted by W.Lester Ledford <wlledford@juno.com> on Thu, 20 May 1999

Surname: Adams

I am researching the line of John Quincy Adams-married in
1841 to Nancy James Fryer in Knox Co.,TN.

Bartley Hicks

Posted by Ed Kelley <ekelley@att.net> on Wed, 19 May 1999

Surname: Hicks, Flynn, Woodruff

Looking for a Bartley Hicks who married a Cathryn Flynn. Cathryn was supposedly full-blooded Indian of unknown tribe. They had the following children:

Hettie Elizabeth Hicks 1879 - 1958 married 1) M Mcallister

2) James Adrian Woodruff 1875 - 1961
Della Hicks
Burke Hicks
Nellie Hicks married Dyer

All the Hicks were from Knowxville. Bartley Hicks does appear in the 1891 census of Blount County TN but I can find no other information on him. If you have any information on any of the above individuals, please let me know at . Thanks!

GEORGE FAMILY

Posted by marijo (george) skiver <grease1@netusa1.net> on Tue, 18 May 1999

Surname: george, vandergrift

I am searching for information on James George b 1859 Knoxville Tennessee d 1900 Fountain City, Tennessee
m. 1880 Knoxville, Tennesse to Alice Vandergrift
b.1862 Knoxville, Tennessee d. 1888 Bullrun Tennessee.
They had 3 sons Leroy, Charles, and Donamore all born in
Bullrun Tennesse.

NEIL SHEARMAN ALLEN

Posted by Barbara Crane Shearman <shearbc@worldnet.att.net> on Tue, 18 May 1999

Surname: SHEARMAN, ALLEN, DEATHRAGE

Need information on MATTIE "NEIL" SHEARMAN who married "AL"
ALLEN. All I know is she was born in McMinn Co. to THOMAS NEIL SHEARMAN & HATTIE E. DEATHRAGE between 1875-1890 and she lived in KNOXVILLE, KNOX CO. in the 1950's and 1960's.
Barbara Shearman

NEIL SHEARMAN ALLEN

Posted by Barbara Crane Shearman <shearbc@worldnet.att.net> on Tue, 18 May 1999

Surname: SHEARMAN, ALLEN

Need information on MATTIE "NEIL" SHEARMAN who married "AL"
ALLEN. All I know is she was born in McMinn Co. to THOMAS
NEIL SHEARMAN & HATTIE E. DEATHRAGE between 1875-1890 and she lived in KNOXVILLE, KNOX CO. in the 1950's and 1960's.
Barbara Shearman

RAMSEY

Posted by Nancy Jane Ramsey Norris <NNorris803@aol.com> on Mon, 17 May 1999

Surname: RAMSEY

Looking for Richard RAMSEY and his two sons. Appreciate any help. He was b. ROCKCASTLE CO., KY and would have perhaps lived in the area 1850-1860's.

John Albert Caldwell

Posted by Mark Caldwell <Mdjcald@aol.com> on Sun, 16 May 1999

Surname: Caldwell

Tina, mark Caldwell and Mary Damewood had a son named John Albert Caldwell. I do not know if this us the same John Albert You are looking for. He was married to Martha Brock who died in 1918 and is buried at Texas valley baptist Church. They had 3 children Gertie, Effie who lived 1 year and Charlie who died in 06 at age 24. He was a 1/2 brother to my Grandfather.They had the same father different mothers. He may have married again. He lived in Knox County . I do not know when or where he died but know a lot of his rel, His nick name was Scott. Mark caldwell

William Bean, Marg. Price Tennessee

Posted by Greg Whitlock <gwhitloc@swva.net> on Sun, 16 May 1999

Surname: BEAN, PRICE

Looking for information on William BEAN and his wife Marg. PRICE. They had a daughter named Lucy that was born 2-8-1882 as shown by her death record. Lucy married John Swanner in Knox Co. Tenn in 1896. Either Lucy or Marg. also married a Long.

Anderson, Jackson, Gray

Posted by Stephen Pegler <Spegler919@aol.com> on Sun, 16 May 1999

Surname: Anderson, Jackson, Gray

in and after 1850 Milton Andrew Jackson and wife Elizabeth Anderson (parents John and Mary) lived in Knox County. Their daughter Rhoda Married Louis (Lewis) GRAY. Any info on any of these people appreciated.

Family Search

Posted by John Griffith <jdmail@hop-uky.campuscwix.net> on Sat, 15 May 1999

Surname: Denton, Cooper, Coursey, Decoursey, Goodson

Looking for Reletives of Gladys Cooper (Denton) Coursey born in Knox county Knoxville Tennesse (November, 1906)and any links between the above Surnames.

Scates or Smith family

Posted by Sharon <tvandesteeg@sprintmail.com> on Sat, 15 May 1999

Surname: SCATES, SMITH

Looking for information on Carrick Scates, or Juanita Smith, my grandparents on my fathers side.
Carrick was a member of the 6th grade, class of West Emory School in Knox County, Tn. in 1907, making his birth about 1895-96. The marriage date is unknown, but they had two sons named George, and Joseph, two dauthers name Alice and Ruth.
Any information would be wonderful news.

FANN, ROADY

Posted by Harolda Gibson <hgibson@ou.edu> on Sat, 15 May 1999

Surname: FANN, ROADY

I am looking for information on Willie FANN, who was on the 1830 Knox County census. His probable daughter Eliza FANN, married William B. ROADY Nov. 30, 1831. Another probable daughter, Mahala FANN, married William ROGERS Nov. 28, 1832.

Civil War

Posted by J.C. Tumblin, O.D. <sleepy6@mailhub.icx.net> on Sat, 15 May 1999

Surname: Infantry, Tennessee

"Tennesseeans in the Civil War" probably has a digest history of the Regiment and its Knox County origin. Have you consulted it?

J.C. Tumblin, O.D.
Past-President
Knoxville Civil War Roundtable

Witt Genealogy

Posted by Fern Poe Davidson <enola@ipa.net> on Fri, 14 May 1999

Surname: WITT, HEFFINGTON

Searching for info on Jesse WITT, born. ca. 1809 in Knox
county. By 1850 he and family were living in VanBuren co. AR. Evidently he had moved to Alabama before arriving in
Arkansas. His 2nd. wife was supposed to have been Dorothy
HEFFINGTON. When and where did they marry? Will exchange
info. Thank you

Mary Texanna Lea (Lee)

Posted by Laura L Wright <lsllwright@fuse.net> on Fri, 14 May 1999

Surname: Lee, Lea, lee, Ferry, Farrey

I need information on a Texanna Lea (Lee) married to Daniel Farrey ,her first name could have been Mary. Any information on either would be deeply appreciated. She was suppose to have died in Knox co. in 1864 but I also have information that she didnt die untill 1898 1899 ????Please Help Thank you Laura Wright

Knox County circa 1820

Posted by Don McKinney <exshell@msn.com> on Thu, 13 May 1999

Surname: McKinney, Briggs

Any info on Robert McKinney/Elizabeth Briggs, they wound up in Ozark County, Missouri in 1867, via Gasconade County Missouri. Estimated birth abt 1820. Both are supposed to have come from Knox County, TN originally.

Nancy Reed/John Leakey

Posted by Kenneth Lakey <klakey@adams.net> on Wed, 12 May 1999

Surname: Leakey, Reed, Lakey

Looking for information on the parents of Nancy Reed that married John Leakey in Knox County, Tennessee about 1806/7. They were the parents of 5 children. Elizabeth b. January 29, 1808, Knox County; William b. 1810 Purdy McNairy County, Tenn.; James b. 1812 Warren County, Tenn.; John b. July 28, 1813, Warren County, Tenn.; and Rhoda b. ca 1814 Warren County, Tenn.
Any information on this family will be appreciared
Plenty of Lakey information to share.

Thanks

Campbell genealogy

Posted by Donna Brucker <donna.brucker@gte.net> on Wed, 12 May 1999

Surname: Campbell, Linville, Curtis, Vanderpool

I am researching the families of Asa Campbell (b. 1804, NC) and Rebecca Curtis (b. 1807, TN). At least 6 -7 of their children were born in Knoxville, Tn. They migrated to Ray County, MO about 1840-50s). Would gladly share information.
Thanks

3rd Tennessee Infantry (US)

Posted by Kenneth V. Early <air_cavalry@hotmail.com> on Mon, 10 May 1999

Surname:

I am looking for any information pertaining to the 3rd Tennessee Volunteer Infantry(US) that was raised from men in Knox county. If you have any information please contact me.

Cruze/Jinks

Posted by Don Sheridan <Don_Sherdian@proffitts.com> on Mon, 10 May 1999

Surname: CRUZE, ELLIS, JINKS

Dear Linda,
I have information on David Jackson Jinks b. Feb, 1853, d. 17 Mar. 1917. Buried in Woodlawn cemetery, south Knoxville, Knox County. Worked as a quarryman in the marble mines in south Knoxville. His father's name was James and his mother's, Sarah. Yes, he was married before Lucy Cruze. Which wife are you related to? I have information on Lucy's side of the family but not much on children by his first wife. I can get information if you need it. Let me know what you need. I live in metro-Knoxville and spend a lot of time at the McClung Collection of the Lawson-McGhee Library, a good source of genealogy information for East Tennessee.
Don S.

BUNCH/BALCH

Posted by Carolyn Whitaker <atsissie@aol.com> on Sun, 09 May 1999

Surname: BUNCH, BALCH

I am looking for information on H. Earl Balch b. abt 1877 probably Cocke Co. TN, son of Harvey Girdine Balch & Margaret Jane Faubion. He married Blanche Bunch. Please visit my website: http://hometown.aol.com/atsissie/pubpage.htm
Look under Balch/Faubion/Wells

HARVEY GIRDINE BALCH

Posted by Carolyn Whitaker <atsissie@aol.com> on Sun, 09 May 1999

Surname: BALCH, FAUBION, HEADRICK, HOLT, HOMMEL, ROGERS, WHITAKER, BUNCH, ADAMS, HUNSAKER

I am looking for descendants & siblings of Harvey Girdine Balch b.abt 1843 in North Carolina. He married 1st) Margaret Jane Faubion b. 1851 d. 1890 Cocke Co. TN. (my line) 2nd) Sallie E. Headrick(Hedrick) 14 May 1891 Cocke Co. TN. Children of Harvey and Margaret Jane: William H. Balch married Juanita Hommel; Idella "Della" married Andrew B. Holt; Bessie married 1) James Holt 2) Lee Rogers; Daisy married Samuel S. Whitaker (my line); H. Earl married Blanche Bunch; Bertha marrried Lucien Adams; Ralph O.; Juanita
His parents were Henry Balch and Sarah "Sally" Hunsaker". He also had a brother HARTWELL BALCH b. abt 1845. I am hoping to find burial records. Harvey Girdine died abt 1911 but not sure where.
I do know that Andy Holt and Della Balch moved to Knox Co. sometime around 1917. Please visit my website:http://hometown.aol.com/atsissie/pubpage.htm

WEBB/MURR

Posted by Carolyn Whitaker <atsissie@aol.com> on Sun, 09 May 1999

Surname: WEBB, MURR

Please contact me. I am related to Murr's from Monroe Co. TN. Jeremiah Murr married Rachel Click. Please visit my website: http://hometown.aol.com/atsissie/pubpage.htm
I am in contact with lots of Murr cousins, we might be able to make a connection for you. Carolyn

jett genealogy

Posted by Sharon Jett <sjettgen@netscape.net> on Sun, 09 May 1999

Surname: Jett davis cox meyers

I am descended from Knox Co. Jetts and looking to trace the line back further.
grandfather, Edgar Rufus Jett b. may 1898 Knox co.m. Gladys Rawdon
ggrandfather, James Marvel Jett b. Jan 1858 Knox co m. Eliza Jane Davis
gggrandfather James Napoleon Jett b. 1826 Tenn m. Millie Cox
Do you have any thing beyond James Napoleon and Millie?
thanks
Sharon Jett
6610 15 Mile
Cedar Springs Mi. 49319
pawlo@mail.cmedic.net or sjettgen@netscape.net

LISBY & CLIBOURN

Posted by Douglas R. Stringer <shinnosuke_stringer@msn.com> on Sat, 08 May 1999

Surname: LISBY, LUSBY, CLIBORN, CLAIBORNE, MARTIN

Thanks for responding. You have given lots of good info. Now, did George and Betsy Lisby MARTIN move to Missouri by 1850 where they appeared on the Reynolds Co., MO census?

MEDLIN

Posted by Bill Reynolds <GRIZZR@AOL.COM> on Sat, 08 May 1999

Surname: MEDLIN

I responded to a couple of queries with this same question. I am looking for information about my 4 great grandfather David H MEDLIN born about 1813 somewhere in Tennessee. I think it is possible he was born in Knox County as several MEDLINs seem to show up there. I need information regarding his parents. David H married Lydia LEWIS in Madison County Alabama 13 Feb 1834. Any help is appreciated.

MEDLIN

Posted by Bill Reynolds <GRIZZR@AOL.COM> on Sat, 08 May 1999

Surname: MEDLIN

I don't know if me response to another query reached you or not. I am looking for information on, especially regarding the parents of, my 4 great grandfather David H MEDLIN. He may have been born in Knox County. All I know is he was born in Tennessee about 1813. He married Lydia LEWIS in MAdison County Alabama 13 Feb 1834.
Have you come across him in your Medlin research? Any help is appreciated.

MEDLIN

Posted by Bill Reynolds <GRIZZR@AOL.COM> on Sat, 08 May 1999

Surname: MEDLIN

Have you come across a David H MEDLIN? He is my 4 great grandfather born somewhere in Tennessee about 1813 -- I'm hoping in Knox County. Married Lydia LEWIS in Madison County ALabama 13 Feb 1834. I'm looking for info regarding his parents etc. Any help is appreciated.

LISBY / LUSBY / CLIBORN / CLAIBORNE

Posted by Phyllis Brandon <brandonp@worldnet.att.net> on Sat, 08 May 1999

Surname: LUSBY, LISBY, CLIBORN, CLAIBORNE

Moses and Lucy LUSBY (sometimes listed as LISBY) were my g-g-great grandparents. I descend through their daughter Sarah who married John CLAIBORNE (also listed as (CLIBORN).

Yes, Betsy Lisby was the daughter of Moses and sister to my Sarah. Here is a list of the other children:

2. i. SARAH2 LUSBY, b. 15 March 1810, Knox Co. Tennessee; d. 09 January 1899, Knoxville, Tennessee. She married JOHN CLIBORN 27 July 1829 in Knox Co. Tennessee, son of SKELTON CLIBORN and LAVINIA __________. He was born 08 February 1811 in Campbell Co. Tennessee, and died 13 March 1836 in Knox Co. Tennessee

ii. MILLY (MALINDA) LUSBY, b. Abt. 1811, Knox Co. Tennessee.

3. iii. LUCINDA LUSBY, b. Abt. 1813, Knox Co. Tennessee; d. Knox Co. Tennessee. . She married (1) ADDISON PURSLEY 13 December 1833 in Knox Co. Tennessee. She married (2) WILLIAM BELL 26 May 1841 in Knox Co. Tennessee.

iv. PATSY ANN LUSBY, b. Abt. 1815, Knox Co. Tennessee; m. LUKE WILES, 20 June 1836, Knox Co. Tennessee.

v. JAMES P. LUSBY, b. Abt. 1817, Knox Co. Tennessee; m. MAHALA HARRIS, 20 December 1837, Knox Co. Tennessee; b. Abt. 1819, Knox Co. Tennessee.

vi. ELIZABETH LUSBY, b. Abt. 1820, Knox Co. Tennessee; m. GEORGE MARTIN, 10 March 1837, Knox Co. Tennessee.

4. vii. MOSES H. LUSBY, b. Abt. 1825, Knox Co. Tennessee.

I would love to hear from anyone working on the LISBY / LUSBY / CLAIBORNE families.

Ward, Hurst, Newman

Posted by Gary Russell <ggrussell@icx.net> on Fri, 07 May 1999

Surname: Ward, Hurst, Newman

Looking for info on Ward or Hurst families that moved to Knox Co from Sevier Co. I have been told that the Wards in the Vestal area are related and the Hursts in the Mt Olive area.

Specially looking for John Henry Ward and William T Ward families. They had three sisters that married HURST:
Zuba Ward m1. William Hurst m2. David Walter Hurst
Barsha Ward m. George Hurst
Sally Ward m1. Arthur Loveday m2. Elija Hurst

Cruze

Posted by Linda <Khspw@aol.com> on Fri, 07 May 1999

Surname: Ellis, Jinks

Yes there is a Lucille Cruze? Do you have info to help me?
Have been doing research for a couple of years. David Jackson is suppose to be my great grand dad. He is buried at that cemetery. He had another wife before Lucille

RE: Humphrey's

Posted by Christy Gray <MidGray@aol.com> on Thu, 06 May 1999

Surname: HUMPHREY

Thank you for the information. It gives me something to look up and if i find any information on these names I will keep you informed :) Hopefully this is the Humphrey's I need :) Thanks again:)
Christy

Brogden

Posted by Danielle Randolph <carrot@looksmart.com> on Thu, 06 May 1999

Surname: BROGDEN

My g-grandpa was James Isaac Brogden and he married an Edna Geraldine Zook. They were married sometime before 1930 and had 9 children. Any info would be great. This is a side of my family I know nothing about. Thank you.

Ramsey House

Posted by Lori Browning <lbrowning@ficom.net> on Thu, 06 May 1999

Surname: Browning, Ramsey, Underwood, Beal, Jones, Callahan

I am researching the Ramsey family that lived in Ramsey House, located in the Thorn Grove section of Knox County. My husband's GGG grandmother was Nancy Elizabeth BEAL, who married Jesse UNDERWOOD. Her mother was a RAMSEY and is reported to have lived in Ramsey House. If anyone has any information, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Humphreys of Knoxville

Posted by lkthomas <internet@wko.com> on Thu, 06 May 1999

Surname:

I began researching my Humphreys several years ago beginning in January for a Christmas present to my father the following December. At that time, I gave him all my research materials and did not keep a copy. He has since passed away and I do not know where the information is. The information I am posting here is strictly from an already overworked memory and I am trying to piece the information back together again.

My ggrandfather was Joseph McConnell Humphrey of Bluegrass (now West Knoxville), TN. Joe was married first to Harriet Letitia Medlin who is buried in the old Cedar Springs cemetery next to what I believe to be her father and his wife. After Harriett died, Joe married her younger sister Aggie Medlin. From Joe's first marriage the children were: Minnie, Grace and Bessie. Joe and Aggie had "a whole slew of children". The names I remember were Floyd, Arthur (I think), John?, and Lilian. There may have been a Howard, but that name is not ringing a bell.

Joseph McConnell Humphrey was the son of Elijah Humphrey, a confederate soldier who died on the poor farm in Knoxville. I have been told that both these Humphrey men are buried "in the cemetery at Ebenezer", but did not find marked grave locations at Cedar Springs or Grace. Our Rebel Elijah was the son of Elijah Humprey and Nancy Wilhite that came into Tennessee via Sneedsville, TN.

I hope this helps you or someone else.

6th TN Infantry

Posted by Don Sheridan <Don_Sheridan@proffitts.com> on Thu, 06 May 1999

Surname: MARINE

Jeff here is what I have on George Washington Marine:
b. 1 Sept. 1835 in Jefferson Co., TN. Married Eliza Goolsby 12 Sept. 1857 in Knox Co., TN. Enlisted in the 6th TN Infantry on 24 Apr. 1862 at Boston, KY. Was company cook and teamster for the supply train. Participated in Sherman's Atlanta campaign. Mustered out in Nashville on Apr. 27, 1865. Died 3 May 1897 in Knox Co., TN. Buried in New Hopewell Church cemetery in south Knoxville.He was the father of 7 children. As far as I know he never took a furlough and was with the 6th Tennessee through all their campaigns.
Are you writing a regimental history of the 6th? I don't know where you live but I live near Knoxville and the McClung Collection of the Knox Co. Lawson-McGhee Library has a complete muster roll of the 6th on microfilm. Are you aware of that?
Let me know if I can help in any other way.
Don S.

Searching for a Howard Humphrey

Posted by Christy Gray <MidGray@aol.com> on Thu, 06 May 1999

Surname: Humphrey

Hi,
I'm searching for a Howard HUMPHREY. I was told he was a native of Knox Co, TN. He is the Father of my (Mother-in-Law)Janice Lorraine (HUMPHREY) Gray. Howard HUMPHREY was married to Jonny Inez Newsom. I think she was a Niece when she maried Howard from a previous mariage. I'm curious if your Humphrey's could be his family? My Mother-in-law has no information about her father. I would love to find any info on Howard and his family for my Family Tree for my Children. Thank you for any information you can give me.
Christy Gray

Crook

Posted by Ron Johnson <rejatsatx@aol.com> on Wed, 05 May 1999

Surname: Crook, Chandler

Know Co. Crook(s) David b abt 1900
son Benjamin Edward b 1926
m Dorothy Chandler

Thanks, Ron

LISBY & CLIBOURN

Posted by Douglas R. Stringer <shinnosuke_stringer@msn.com> on Wed, 05 May 1999

Surname: MARTIN, LISBY, LISBEY, CLIBOURN, CLAIBORNE

I have just learned that there was a Moses LISBY in Knox Co. who had several daughters about the age of Betsy LISBY. Is Moses the father of Betsy? Moses was married to a Lucy whose maiden name appears as CLIBOURN in the October 1843, Knox Co. Court Minutes discussing the administrator and executor of the deceased Moses' estate.

I wonder about the spelling of Lucy's maiden name because on 8Dec1828 there was another MARTIN-LISBEY marriage. William MARTIN married Mary LISBEY. The bondsman for that marriage was a Jubal CLAIBORNE.

6th Tennessee Infantry

Posted by Jeff Berry <Jeffbberry@aol.com> on Wed, 05 May 1999

Surname:

Yes, I would be interested in any information you could provide me. I have a lot of information on Company C and according to Tennesseeans in the Civil War, George Washington Marine was in Company A. Please e-mail me at Jeffbberry@aol.com. Thank you for your response. Jeff Berry

Ellis, Jinks

Posted by Don Sheridan <Don_Sheridan@proffitts.com> on Wed, 05 May 1999

Surname: ELLIS, JINKS

I have been researching the Cruze (Crews) line and know that some married Ellis's and Jinks's. Caldona Cruze married Dr. Thomas Nelso Ellis in the 1880s. Two sister, Martha and Margaret Cruze married James Tarlton Jinks and David Jinks in the 1880s. Have you heard of any of these? I have their lines up to date.

6th Tennessee Infantry, USA

Posted by Don Sheridan <Don_Sheridan@proffitts.com> on Wed, 05 May 1999

Surname: MARINE

My great-great grandmother's brother, George Washington Marine, served in the 6th Tennessee Infantry, USA. I have his Civil War pension papers. Are you interested?

George MARTIN & Betsy LISBY

Posted by Douglas R. Stringer <shinnosuke_stringer@msn.com> on Mon, 03 May 1999

Surname: MARTIN, LISBY, WALTON

Does anyone have any info on a George MARTIN who married Betsy LISBY on 10 Mar 1837 in Knox Co., TN? I would like to know the names of their children to confirm that this couple are my ancestors. I am hoping that this couple are George Washington MARTIN and his wife Elizabeth who died in Reynolds Co., MO in 1879 and 1889, respectively. Of course, info on parents & siblings also welcome.

Is the George who married Betsy a brother to Robert W. MARTIN who married Lettitia WALTON in Kingston, TN in 1843?

Ferd Hickey/Knox Co.

Posted by JWalker <jwalker@n-jcenter.com> on Mon, 03 May 1999

Surname: Hickey, Lonas, Broome

Looking for info on Hickey Line in Knox Co. Any information will be appreciated. Especially the Ferd Hickey line. John Tipton Hickey.

JOHN SEVIER/SHERRILL

Posted by Margaret Phillips <mnphill@aol.com> on Mon, 03 May 1999

Surname: SEVIER, SHERRELL, CLARY, OVERSTREET

Juanita,
Your message on John SEVIER of Knox County has really made me curious. I am looking for the parents of Lavinia SEVIER, b. 1834 in TN. She married John CLARY, b. 1830 Overton Co, TN. His father was Agrippa CLARY, b. 1810 Harrison Co, KY - I see you mention your ancestor Agrippina Sherrill.

In the 1850 Overton Co, TN census these families are all living very close to one another, some in the same household:

Uriah SHERRELL age 49 b. TN, wife Elizabeth age 49 and Catherine BEASON age 53 (in same household.)

(next neighbor is BEASON family - one son age 9 named Sevier BEASON)

Jessee SHERRELL age 25 b. TN, wife Nancy age 26, children George 7, Elizabeth 4, Sarah 5, David 1.

John SEVIER, age 60 Justice of the Peace, b. TN; wife Rhoda, age 59 b. TN; sons William 33, John 25, James 22, Alfred 20, George 17 and Sarah Scrivner age 17.

Joseph SEVIER, age 27 b. TN, wife Jane b. VA; children: Mary 6, Rhoda 4, Carr 1.

Abram SEVIER, age 48 b. TN, wife Mary, age 42 TN, 5 children; also in same household is John CLARY age 20, Levinia CLARY age 17.

Several OVERSTREET families, too.

Is this a strange coincidence, or are these families related to the Bonnie Kate Sherrill/John Sevier family?

John and Lavinia named their first son Agrippa Valentine CLARY, their 2nd son John Rutherford CLARY.

Any help would be most welcome.
Margaret

Allred/Fisk

Posted by Mara Fisk <mfisk@entergy.com> on Mon, 03 May 1999

Surname: FISK, ALLRED, BAKER, CLINE, BROWN, HASH

My gggrandfather, Crawford Fisk (b. abt. 1838, married Martha Allred (b. abt. 1832, dau of William Allred, b.1806 in Knox Co., TN, m. Elizabeth Brown of Blount Co. AL) who was from Alabama. They moved to Marion (now Baxter) County, AR before the Civil War. Martha had a sister named Carey Ann who was living with them during that time. Crawford was killed by jayhawkers in his dooryard before his pregnant wife's eyes while home on leave from Mitchell's 14th Arkansas Confederate Army Infantry Regiment to get in winter firewood for his wife shortly before my ggrandfather, James C. Fisk, was born on March 30, 1865. Carey Ann Allred ran to the neighbors to get help. According to family tradition, Crawford Fisk's older brother was Jim Fisk of the Jay Gould/Jim Fisk railroad scandals in New York in the 1870's and 1880's. Would be happy to correspond with you if this info rings a bell. Am particularly seeking information on Crawford Fisk, but Allred/Brown information would be helpful as well. Thanks in advance for your help.

Mara Fisk
New Orleans, LA

WILKINSON

Posted by Carolyn Thornton <thornton@cetlink.net> on Sun, 02 May 1999

Surname: WILKINSON, HARTLINE, PRESTWOOD

I am seeking date of death and place of burial for Gage Macterial WILKINSON (b. 9/1/1882) who left Statesville, N.C. on May 2, 1921. He was in the company of Essie Lee PRESTWOOD HARTLINE(1893-94) and her two sons, Robert Alexander Hartline (12/23/1912) and Melvin Easley Hartline (9/20/1917). In 1922, he was spotted in the National Bank Building on Tenn. St., Knoxville.

MOSES ROBERTS

Posted by Harry Hesidence <harry@wcnet.net> on Sun, 02 May 1999

Surname: ROBERTS

Daniel Marion Roberts was born in Knox County, near Knoxville, TN on October 16, 1831. His father, MOSES ROBERTS was a cooper by trade. Moses was married Feb 3,1830. His parents were Jacob Roberts and Parsy Dodd. Looking for any/all information. Thank you. Harry

Cemetaries of Strawberry Plains

Posted by Randy McDonald <mac75@cmn.net> on Sun, 02 May 1999

Surname: McDonald

I would like information on any cemetaries in the Strawberry Plains area. I am looking for any male that died between the years 1860-1900 with the last name of McDonald that was at least 40 years of age at the time of death and buried in any cemetaries in the area(county).

6th Tennessee Infantry USA

Posted by Jeff Berry <Jeffbberry@aol.com> on Sun, 02 May 1999

Surname:

I am interested in researching the men of the 6th Tennessee Infanty USA who fought in the Civil War from 1862- 1865. I would like to correspond with anyone who has a descendant from this unit or knows any information about the 6th Tennessee. The unit was formed in April 1862 from mainly the men of South and West Knox County who fled Knoxville under Confederate rule, traveled to the Cumberland Gap by night, and organized in Kentucky. The Unit traveled many parts of the northern states and fought in battles in Middle and East Tennessee, as well as Northern Georgia.

CAMPBELL/SMITH Early 1800's

Posted by William H. Smith <wandgsmith@aol.com> on Sun, 02 May 1999

Surname: CAMPBELL, SMITH

Looking for information on three CAMPBELL brothers who married three SMITH sisters in Knox Co TN early 1800's

Thanks

William H. Smith

3 brothers & 3 sisters married

Posted by Linda Wilson Martin <tmartin@express-news.net> on Sat, 01 May 1999

Surname: Wilson, Douglas, O'Dell, Hightower, Clevinger

Three daughters of Henrietta Hightower and Jess O'Dell married the three sons of Israel Wilson and Jane Douglas.
The O'Dell daughters were Evaline, Emaline and Betsey Jane.
The Wilson sons were John, James and William Carson. Is anyone familiar with these names?

Alexander Foster 1799

Posted by George Cox <jocox@megsinet.net> on Sat, 01 May 1999,

Surname: Foster, Plumbly

Should read Alexander Foster

Col Joseph White, Knox Co. TN

Posted by Loretta Haack <haack@utk.edu> on Sat, 01 May 1999

Surname:

Col. John Sawyers of Knox County Tn was a friend of
Col. Joseph White. Joseph White's wife was
Martha Lusk White. They were married in 1767 and
migrated to Burke County, NC from there to Tennessee
in about 1790. John Sawyers was appointed the
guardian of Joseph White's children at Joseph's
death in 1793.

Tidence Lane

Posted by Voncille Shipley <voncille@telepath.com> on Sat, 01 May 1999

Surname: LANE, SHIPLEY

Tidence is a given name for many in the Shipley family also. It is rumored that one of the Lane sons married a Shipley. Do you have any records that either prove or disprove this?
Knox Co. TN

Confederate Cemetery

Posted by J.C. Tumblin, O.D. <sleepy6@mailhub.icx.net> on Sat, 01 May 1999

Surname: Bailey

Dear Ms. Wheeler:

Check this site for name and address (and phone) where you should write or call:

http://www.korrnet.org/mabry/

The Mabry-Hazen House Museum (Knoxville, Knox County) also takes care of the Bethel Confederate Cemetery. Most of the Confederate casualties in the Battle of Knoxville (over 800 in less than 20 minutes) were buried on the battlefield but later their bodies were reinterred at Bethel Cemetery. There is a list of those buried there at Mabry-Hazen. Not all of them were.

Supply the name in writing to them and send a pre-addressed, stamped envelope for the most rapid reply.

The book, "Divided Loyalties", by Dr. Digby Seymour, is the most comprehensive book on the Knoxville Campaign, written for the Civil War Centennial period (1961-1965).

E-Mail me if you have difficulty.

J.C. Tumblin, O.D.
Past-President
Knoxville Civil War Roundtable

Tucker/Moore

Posted by Charlene <ccs1101@aol.com> on Fri, 30 Apr 1999

Surname: TUCKER, MOORE

There was a Samuel Tucker in the very early 1800s in Roan Co. Tn. who bought prop. on the road to Knox. I wondered if he may be father to Unity Tucker who m. Wm. Tucker in Roan Co. Tn. in 1813 and John Tucker who m. Jane Moore and Polly Tucker who I believe m. Hugh A. Moore. I cannot locate the Tuckers who m. Moores but I believe they were from Knox or Jefferson Co. Tn. & orig. from N. C. Any help on this line would be appr.

Charlene ccs1101@aol.com

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