Knox County Archived Queries

ROWLAND in Strawberry Plains, Knox Co., TN
Susan Booker -- Monday, 1 November 1999, at 4:23 a.m.

I am searching for info on Thomas Alexander Rowland who died sometime in the 1880's in Strawberry Plains. He was killed in a saw mill accident. His first wife, Sarah J. Bales, had died in the early 1880's in childbirth. He had remarried, name unknown. After his death, his daughter, Sarah Belle Rowland b. 1879, was sent by her stepmother to live with Thomas' brother in Donalds, SC. Thomas is thought to be the s/o Alexander Rowland who died in Strawberry Plains in 1863. Any info on the Rowland family who be greatly appreciated.

Thank you, Susan Booker

Webber/Weiss/Wallace families
Debbie ONeal -- Monday, 1 November 1999, at 8:15 a.m.

Webber/Weiss/Wallace families--Looking for info on these families in the Knox and Andreson counties. Among them: Robert Lee Weiss (b: 1916 )and his sister Mary Edna Weiss Webber(b: 1918), George Melton Webber(b: 1856) and family, Susan Webber Jett( b: 1826). Any help/info would be greatly appreciated.

FOUST
Lou Ann Murphy -- Tuesday, 2 November 1999, at 2:54 p.m.

My gg grandmother Barbra Foust is of Cherokee descent according to family tradition. I think her mother may be full blood. Her father is probably of German descent, but I don't have his first name. Barbra (Barbry) was born 3-1-1827 in Knox Co., TN and died 8-10-1916, buried at Clear Branch Baptist church, Knox Co., TN Does anyone have information on the Fousts of that area?

Jonathan L. & Almirah Boyd
Gina Boyd Ruark -- Wednesday, 3 November 1999, at 3:29 a.m.

I am searching for info. on Jonathan L. Boyd (1829-1863) who married Almirah Goddard Johnson (1826-1897) in Knox County, TN on 12/23/1847. They moved to Union County, IL before 1863.

Re: Webber/Weiss/Wallace families
Bonnie -- Wednesday, 3 November 1999, at 1:05 p.m.

I am researching the Wallace/Wallis families in Knox Co.,& Union Co., Tennessee. Maybe we can share info. Let me know. Bonnie

Pryor/Boling/Kennedy in Knox County
Ruth -- Wednesday, 3 November 1999, at 1:07 p.m.

I am searching for Pryor/Prior's from Knox County. Harris Pryor married Kezia Maxey Feb 18, 1807. William Pryor married Lavinia Kennedy Sept 1, 1831. Samuel L. Pryor married Margaret E. Boiling June 8, 1865. Children of Samuel & Margaret were William Sherman, Samuel A., Loucella, Sarah, Parthenia, Clerendo and Harrison. William S. was my grandfather. Will be glad to trade any information.

Lucy Migration to KY
Lorene Lucy Callaway -- Thursday, 4 November 1999, at 9:55 a.m.

Can someone help me find the names of the Lucy Family of Knox County TN that migrated north to KY. I have found Henry J. and Rachel Lucy in 1890 in Rockcastle County KY. I need to find a Richard Lucy, (given name maybe Sabra Richard) circa 1850. Would like to know who his father was. I think Henry may have been an uncle.

Lucas
Sharon Haney -- Thursday, 4 November 1999, at 12:20 p.m.

I am looking for info on the Lucas family in Knox County.Robert Lucasmarried to Sarah ? they had George married to pheby Lacy in 1802 in Knox County. They had 13 children Sarah, Hanah, Robert, Abigil, John, Mary, Edward, William, Andrew Jackson, Isaac, David, George Washington, and Elizabeth. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

Serilda Duren
Fred Rayburn -- Thursday, 4 November 1999, at 1:31 p.m.

Seeking information for Serilda(Cecelia)Duren,also Delila Duren mother, died Union Cty Ga. 1840-1848.

SHEARMAN/SHERMAN
Barbara Crane Shearman -- Friday, 5 November 1999, at 7:32 a.m.

Am researching the Shearman/Sherman lineage from McMinn Co. to Knox Co. Alfred Neal "Steve" Shearman son of Frank Shearman d.1897 and Margaret Anna Middleton. Would like to know when he died and where he is buried, who was he married to and did he have children? Steve had a brother by name of Tom and sister by name of Frankie. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Barbara

Brinyork/Brinyark
Danny Wright -- Friday, 5 November 1999, at 7:33 a.m.

I need help. Looking for Brinyork/Brinyark. John Brinyork lived in and died in Knoxville Tenn. in the 1970's. He was over a hundred years old. His sister, Sally Luyella Brinyork Beshers was born in Cobb County Georgia, 11-24-1876. I need to find the Brinyork branch, can only go back as far as John and Sally. Any info.

SHEARMAN/SHERMAN
Barbara Crane Shearman -- Friday, 5 November 1999, at 7:36 a.m.

Am researching the Shearman/Sherman lineage from McMinn Co. to Knox Co. Alfred Neal "Steve" Shearman son of Frank Shearman d.1897 and Margaret Anna Middleton. Would like to know when he died and where he is buried, who was he married to and did he have children? Steve had a brother by name of Tom and sister by name of Frankie. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Barbara

Hollingsworth
Richard Soard -- Sunday, 7 November 1999, at 9:58 a.m.

Where is your Hollingsworth line from and what time period? Mine are from Grainger county beginning early 1800's and some came to Knox.

Richard

Family Search
Thressa Bates -- Monday, 8 November 1999, at 12:01 p.m.

Searching for information on Mangum family.William L Mangum, married Ada Bird, Knox, Tn. 16 Dec, 1981. JOHN MANGUM, b4MARCH 1895 OR 1897--unsure of date. Ada divorced William and later married Edward Wood, John's half sister Grace Wood Married Oliver C. Drennen. Lived in Maryville Tn. Information very hard to come by always seem to reach dead end in searches. I would appreciate any info that anyone has that can help me with Gen search. The only other info we seem to have is that John was previously married in Tn., but do not have name of former wife, He was in Military in 26th infantry-both world wars. after retirement settled in Plattsburgh, NY

Mulvaney Family
Vaughn Bushman -- Tuesday, 9 November 1999, at 11:10 a.m.

Searching for info on the parentage of Christopher Columbus Mulvaney.I'd love to share info with others.

Howard, Smith
Linda Anderson -- Tuesday, 9 November 1999, at 12:48 p.m.

My great-grandmother's sister, Elizabeth Howard Smith (Betty) lived with her daughter, Francis, after her husband Bill Smith died in Union County. Francis lived on Lawson Avenue. I do not have exact dates of birth or death. Francis had a sister named Dusty. Elizabeth died before 1974 when my great-grandmother died.

Re: Crews, Cruze, Hood, Brown, Houser, Kirby
Roland F. John -- Wednesday, 10 November 1999, at 4:39 p.m.

Looking to contact Edward Bradford Cruze of Atlanta, GA, regarding James and Gideon Crews of Knox County, TN. James Crews was my wife's ggg grandfather and her second cousin, Lloyd Cruze, still lives on the old family homestead begun in 1797-98 by James Crews. I'll be happy to share information I have developed if I get your email address.

Re: Webber/Weiss/Wallace families
Debbie ONeal -- Thursday, 11 November 1999, at 12:52 p.m.

Bonnie, Sorry it took so long to get back to you. The only thing I know right now is that my Gr. Grandma was Sara Louise Wallace before she married my gr. grandfather Otis Webber. She was born around Dec. 15, 1902. I have no idea who her parents were. Debbie

William Wood b 1794 Knox Co. Tn.
Dotty Ellison -- Thursday, 11 November 1999, at 3:14 p.m.

William Wood my ggg grandfather b 1794 Knox Co.Tn Orphan early age. In IL by 1810. Married Polly Cox 1815. Looking for his father,s name!! Help! Help!

Thanks

Dotty

Re: Huffaker genealogy
Joan Richardson -- Thursday, 11 November 1999, at 4:05 p.m.

I am searching for the parents of Catherine Cordelia Huffaker born January 31, 1848 in Tennessee. She married Asa Brooks Price April 14, 1867 in Yell County, Arkansas.

SMITH
William H. Smith -- Friday, 12 November 1999, at 12:48 p.m.

Need children of William T. Smith and Lucinda Doak William born December 7,1829 died April 2,1918 Lucinda born August 26,1828 died April 9,1902 they were married in Knox Co TN and are buried at Masonic Cemetery in West Knox Co.they had 12 children I need help finding them so I can get them in the right place in my tree.

Thanks William. H. Smith

eli bolin
peggy dixon -- Friday, 12 November 1999, at 1:01 p.m.

i am looking for Jones cemetary in ftn.city,that is where my great-grandfather,eli,is buried in 1927,does anyone know where it is?

Houser, Captain James L
Tom Jenkins -- Friday, 12 November 1999, at 3:35 p.m.

I am looking for information on my great-grandfather. He lived on McNabb Avenue in South Knoxville, not too far from old Young High School and Pease Furniture. I am living in Illinois now, and want to find some roots. Please help if you can.

Yours,

Tom Jenkins

COX, JACKSON
Linda Olson -- Saturday, 13 November 1999, at 5:13 a.m.

Searching for ancestors & descendants of John Cox (ba 1861-1863?) and wife, MaryJackson (ba 1864-1866?). They were married in Knox Co. Tn. in 1894 (both may have been married before?). Part of their married life was lived in the Beaver Creek area of Knox Co., Tn.. Their children were: Pearl, Bula, Joe, Crit, Luke, Ella, Charles and Jennie. Mary died in 1948-1950 in the Beaver creek area. Any info greatly appreciated, Thank you. Linda doyi@icx.net

Mason/Elizabeth Cole Woods
Grace Cole Penn -- Saturday, 13 November 1999, at 8:46 a.m.

Hello, I hope someone may be able to help me find out information on Mason /Elizabeth they married in 1822 in Knox Co.Tn.were in the 1830 census,with three children, dont know if they were in the 1850 census but i do know that Mason lived to be quite old. Would appreciate any information on children and Elizabeth. Also if anyone has a list of who is buried at GlenwoodBaptist Ch. iwas told that it is known as the Woods cemetery. Thank you so much.Grace gpenn@apex.net

ALLEN FAMILY
Sue Butler -- Sunday, 14 November 1999, at 5:01 a.m.

I am looking for any information on my Great-Grandfather's family. According to his obituary in 1941,he died in Alvarado, Texas and the obituary is from the Alvarado Bulletin, he was born in Knox County, Tennessee, on July 6, 1869, his name was WILLIAM MINTON ALLEN, he married SARAH CATHERINE ELVIRA DAVIS in August 1889 in Tennessee, do not know if it was in Knox County, they moved to Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas around 1891. In his obituary there is a surviving sister listed as Mrs. Buel Sheard of Tennessee. Any help would be much appreciated. I would like to have any information that might be available on the family of SARAH CATHERINE DAVIS, I believe that her Father might have went to Oklahoma.

Marriages
Ruby Beaver -- Sunday, 14 November 1999, at 10:47 a.m.

Need the marriage date of Henry Swindell & Emmaline Patterson in Knoxville, Tn.

Re: Sharrett/Sherrod/Sharits/Sharitz/shererts
Nancy Sterling Tyler -- Sunday, 14 November 1999, at 3:22 p.m.

According to a book "The Sherertz-Sherrod Family 1714-1984" compiled by James A. Sherrod 1984: "John Phillip Sherertz, the fourth child of Conrad Sherertz, Sr. and Mary Margaret Laird, was born 1 Aug 1783 at or near York County, PA, being christened on 31 Aug 1783...He moved with his father and family to Sullivan County, TN in the fall of 1798....In 1812 John Sherirtz is listed in the "Early East Tennessee Tax Lists" of Sullivan County, TN. He began selling hs land in Sullivan County in 1818....Before 10 Oct 1822, John deceased in Knox County at approx. 39 years of age...leaving his widow, Elizabeth and nine children.

Send me your postal address and I will copy these pages for you if you want. Or you may contact James Andrew Sherrod direct. Maybe by the time I hear from you I will have located his address.

Re: Marriages
Sharon Haney -- Monday, 15 November 1999, at 6:26 a.m.

If you go to gen web archives and put in a name and Tenn it should bring up some county listings for marriages. Tenn is pretty good about that.

price family
Ron Austin -- Monday, 15 November 1999, at 12:02 p.m.

I am looking for information on Robert E Price married to Mary Jane Carman feb 1850 .Robert lived in knox co. Robert and Mary had one son James Andrew Price. James married Rebecca Jane Jones.After robert was killed in the civil war Jame his wife and mother moved to ft scott ks .James and Rebecca had 2 of their 11 children in knox county.

Morgan, Joshua and Cynthia Elizabeth Allen
Pam Lain -- Monday, 15 November 1999, at 3:34 p.m.

Looking for info Knox County residents at least 1850-1870: Joshua Morgan born abt 1826 who married Cynthia Elizabeth Allen on 4/19/1844. The had children: John C, Dice, James, William. John md an Amanda in Knox County about 1862-1866. Dice married a Wright est 1865, then moved to Hopkins Co., TX where she married Alfred Redvine Autrey 7/9/1774. Brother Bill also came to Tx. Story is that he was captured by Indians and held prisoner for quite a while. May have lived along the Sulphur River Bottom in Tx. Any leads appreciated.

albert jenkins
peggy dixon -- Wednesday, 17 November 1999, at 12:40 p.m.

searching for great-grandfather,albert,who settled around halls,about 1908-1910. had wife named rebecca milton,who died in 1924,lived close to son,named charles(wife minnie)they were from n.c.(burke)married in hamblen co,1877. don't know when he died,or where they are buried,would like to know,rebecca's dad's name was stephen.

jones cemetary
peggy dixon -- Wednesday, 17 November 1999, at 12:45 p.m.

i am looking for jone's cemetray,located in ftn. city,great-grandfather,eli bolin is buried there

William Roach ca,1845 TN. d.1937 KY.
Jackie Browning -- Thursday, 18 November 1999, at 4:33 p.m.

William Roach born Knoxville TN. enter civil war at 17years old in Knoxville, served in KY. married Julia Philpot Clay.Co. KY.He died at 92 years in Louisville,KY. 1937 Would like to know name of his mother & father. Thanks for any help. Jackie Browning

Hamrick Geneology
Janice Perkins -- Friday, 19 November 1999, at 8:47 a.m.

Looking for info on John and Bertha Hamrick. When Bertha died she left her death benefits to a Stephen Holston in Sullivan, TN. They had several children, all of whom are dead. The one I am looking for more info on is Dorothy Aileen Hamrick. Married a Delbert Laxton. Dorothy was my biological mother. I was born in Knox county and think I may have a step brother out there somewhere born around 1966,67 or 68. Any help appreciated. E-mail me at PERKINJ@aol.com

Thanks! Janice

floyd/welch family
katie d jankowski -- Sunday, 21 November 1999, at 3:21 p.m.

I am looking for help in tracing my family background. My mother was born in Pigeon Forge Tn on May 15,1928. Her name was Vertie Floyd. Her father's name was Issac I do not know her mother's name . I do know he Mom died very young and that Issac remarried a woman named Dicie. they had three children i dont know their names. My father's name was James Welch. I don't know anything at all about him They divorced when we were very young. I would love to hear anything pertaining to him. I dont even know what he looked like. any info would help. Thank You

RICE family
Doug Powers -- Sunday, 21 November 1999, at 4:51 p.m.

Does anyobdy know anything about any RICEs who might have lived in the vicinity of Knox Co. in the 1790's or early 1800's? Members of this fmaily might have gone to Davidson/Wilson/Sumner Cos.

Thanks, Doug Powers

Renfro/Rentfro all spellings
Alice Renfroe -- Sunday, 21 November 1999, at 4:59 p.m.

There is a Renfro/Rentfro (all variations of spelling)family reunion planned in July in Renfrow Valley KY. If you are interested, please contact me. Our Renfro ancestors were in French Lick in 1780. ALL Renfro decendents are welcome.

Burg/Crawford family
Jennifer Moore -- Monday, 22 November 1999, at 3:27 p.m.

I am looking for information and/or descendants of Charles T. (Thomas) CRAWFORD and Adella (Delia)Catherine BURG CRAWFORD. They were married in Knox County, Tennessee in 1899. Any information would be helpful.

Thank you.

Jennifer Moore

Kestner Obit
Christy Kestner Burch -- Tuesday, 23 November 1999, at 1:29 a.m.

KESTNER, Beulah Rosalee "Auntie" (WEAVER); 78; Knoxville TN; Knoxville N-S; 1998-9-6; dmbischoff

Can anyone look up the obit for Beulah and give me the information regarding family and if listed husband?

Thanks!

Michael Smith
Jan Walker -- Tuesday, 23 November 1999, at 10:19 a.m.

Looking for kin of Michael and Phoebe Smith - appear on Knox Co census 1830 then remove to Roane Co 1840 and 1850. During the 50's they removed to Southern Illinois, Union County. Would like to speak with anyone 'missing' some Smiths!

Matilda Armstrong b.~1817
Gary L.Suddath -- Tuesday, 23 November 1999, at 2:42 p.m.

Looking for parents and children of Matilda Armstrong married Samuel Morrow about 1840's

Soskin
Jeri Todd -- Tuesday, 23 November 1999, at 4:45 p.m.

Soskin, Male, perhaps Henry, born Knoxville 1920-1923. Changed name after leaving military service. Any connection please email me.

Woods, Jerry Edward
Jeri Todd -- Tuesday, 23 November 1999, at 4:59 p.m.

Woods, Jerry Edward, born Soskine, Henry? about 1920-1923 in Knoxville. Changed name from Soskin or Soskine to Woods after military service, probably War II. Any connection please email me.

Bishopville Cemetery
Julia Driver -- Wednesday, 24 November 1999, at 4:53 a.m.

I am looking for anyone who might have a cemetery census, transcript, or records of Bishopville Cemetery. I have several members of my Bishop line buried in this cemetery. I am interested particularly in Jonathan Bishop and Joseph Clark Bishop and William A. Bishop and their descendants. William A. Bishop was my great great grandfather and was supposedly born in Knox County in 1868. Any information on this line and/or cemetery will be greatly appreciated. Please email me direct: kc5gpm@carol.net

Knoxville Children's Home
David Sanders -- Wednesday, 24 November 1999, at 11:01 a.m.

Might anyone have any information about a Home for Friendless Babies located in Knoxville, TN. That was operated by a Mrs. Irene Hasley from 1915 - 1939. My mother was one of the fortunate children to be placed, then to be adopted from the same. No one seems to be able to provide me with any information.I would be grateful for any information regarding the home, Mrs. Irene Hasley or anyone who may have been adopted from same. Due to the fact that the above home no longer exist .

Thank you for your help, Please respond to the following.

Dsand77375@aol.com

Re: Knoxville Children's Home
Rose-Anne -- Wednesday, 24 November 1999, at 12:27 p.m.

David, there's a small book about the Hasley Home at the Lawson McGhee Library (Knoxville):

AUTHOR: Robinson, Ann E. TITLE: Changing attitudes toward children and child welfare, 1915-1939 : Knoxville's Irene Hasley Home for Friendless Babies as a test case / by Ann E. Robinson. DATE: 1980. PUBL. PLACE: [Knoxville, Tenn.]

The book itself may not give the information you need, but if you could locate the author, she might have additional information from her research notes, etc.

Good luck! Rose-Anne Knox Co. TNGenWeb

Knox County, TNGenWeb

Thomas Coffman Family
Dorothy H. Rawlings -- Thursday, 25 November 1999, at 11:14 a.m.

Looking for any information on the Thomas K. Coffman Family who were in the 1850 Census of Knox County. If anyone knows the names of his children from his first marriage would appreciate knowing that...actually any info you might have on them would be appreciated as I believe he is connected to my Coffman Family. Dorothy H. Rawlings 19231918@msn.com

SCALES
Martha Leach -- Thursday, 25 November 1999, at 2:39 p.m.

I am searching for my ggmother's family. SCALES She was Sarah J. Scales b 1856 in Tn d 1903 Tipton Co., Tn. m Andrew Curtis 1970 Tipton Co. Tn. Her father was born in England, mother born Tn. I am extremely greatful for any help.

SCALES
Martha Leach -- Thursday, 25 November 1999, at 2:41 p.m.

I am searching for my ggmother's family. SCALES She was Sarah J. Scales b 1856 in Tn d 1903 Tipton Co., Tn. m Andrew Curtis 1870 Tipton Co. Tn. Her father was born in England, mother born Tn. I am extremely greatful for any help.

Re: William Roach ca,1845 TN.d, KY.
Jackie Browning -- Friday, 26 November 1999, at 10:13 a.m.

This was the wrong William Roach, Still searching for one who married a Julia Philpot of Clay CO> KY. who was born in TN, ca 1854. Jackie

John Wells
Wm. Edgar McSwain -- Saturday, 27 November 1999, at 8:42 a.m.

I would appreciate any information regarding my uncle, John Wells. My mother was his sister. They were born in or around Bowling Green, Kentucky in the 1890s and their mother died when they were very young. They were more or less abandoned by their father with John ending up in Knoxville and my mother, Cynthia Anne Wells, in Arkansas. There were about four or five children in all but I have no other information.

KNOX County Probate Index
Chris Carrel -- Sunday, 28 November 1999, at 1:02 a.m.

Has anyone ever compiled an index of Knox County wills and probate?

JOHN WILLIAM BAYLES 1850-1917
MARIE BAYLES -- Sunday, 28 November 1999, at 6:50 a.m.

Can anyone help me? I am looking for the parents and siblings of John William Bayles, born in Knox co.(?) le "MCan ofMystery"n inour family.SI have been trykingto fiandhits parentssinceS 160....familym lreSitsthat at the ge of9s, bths parentsdied, the icked updhitsrifles andwalked fromn KnovWile?,) le

Henry Davis/Levi Davis
Jim Hanks -- Sunday, 28 November 1999, at 3:45 p.m.

I have an ancestor Henry Davis, b. 24 Feb 1804 in Knoxville to Levi and Lydia (Currans) Davis. I have no vitals on Levi adn Lydia. Does any one have information on this individual? The father of Levi I believe was a Charles Davis. Thanks Jim Hanks jfhanks@xmission.com

Re: Mary Ann Rule
David Ott -- Monday, 29 November 1999, at 12:57 p.m.

The Rules were a very prominent Knox Co., Family. They did originate in Pa. but were in Knox Co., in the late 1700s. I have some Rule ancestors but am not sure how they are related to Capt. William Rule but is said he was a close associate of Lewis Tarwater, My gggggrandfather.

TINDELL, TINDLE, GRAVES, BROWN
Alan Russell -- Monday, 29 November 1999, at 1:43 p.m.

My grandmother's paternal grandparents are John L. TINDELL (TINDLE) and Sarah Isabel GRAVES. They lived in Knoxville and are buried, I think, in the New Salem Cemetery in Knoxville. I am looking for any information about their birth dates, parents, siblings. Their son Paris Cordell TINDELL is my grandmother's father. My grandmother's maternal grandparents are Samuel Patton French and Miranda Jane BROWN. Samuel was born in Knox County in 1850, but I know nothing about Miranda and her background, so that is what I am looking for. Their daughter Beatrice French is my grandmother's mother. I would greatly appreciate any help! Thanks!

Veal, Hogshead
Nina Hendricks -- Monday, 29 November 1999, at 3:08 p.m.

Looking for parents of Margaret Ann R. Veal who married William Hogshead Oct.22,1833 in Knox County, Tennessee. She had brothers Pleasant and William A.G. and sister Mary Jane Veal. William died in Mexican War in 1846. In 1850 census she was living in Anderson County, Tennessee. Between 1850 and 1853 she moved to Texas. Her brothers and sister must have came with her. Please anyone out there know of Margaret's parents? Thanks

Re: CAMPBELL
Sheree Glover -- Tuesday, 30 November 1999, at 5:51 a.m.

I am also researching CAMPBELLS. My grandmother's parents names were John & Mary Campbell, but they would be younger than your John & Mary since my grandmother was born around 1896. Mine lived in Grainger County, but that is all I know about them. I wonder if there is a connection to your John CAMPBELL? Sheree

Franklin-Simpson
Mildred Claiborne Norman -- Tuesday, 30 November 1999, at 9:14 a.m.

Elizabeth FRANKLIN, born 1801 VA. Married DeMarcas LaFayette SIMPSON ca1816. Elizabeth and DeMarcas were charter members of the New Prospect Presbyterian Church in Knox Co. TN. Who were her parents? Their children were: Mary Jane (Polly) Simpson, Eliza Simpson, Martha H Simpson, John McCampbell.