Knox County Archived Queries

Fred SALTER Thu Sep 25 20:25:28 1997
Have a Knox Co. Marriage: Descendants of Isaac Morris & Anne Elizabeth Wilson 1[1] Isaac MORRIS b: Abt. 1807 in North Carolina d: Aft. 1892 +Anne Elizabeth WILSON b: Abt. 1810 d: Mar 6, 1889 Rhea Co Tn. m: May 22, 1832 in Knox Co., Tn. *2nd Wife of [1] Isaac Morris: +Nancy BRAKE b: Abt. 1820 d: Aft. 1892 m: Jan 8, 1891 in Cumberland Co. Tn. Isaac had a brother James born abt 1805 and a sister Martha Ann Morris b. abt 1816. Any Help on their parents would be appreciated. Thanks. Fred

Mike Becker Thu Sep 25 20:28:33 1997
Looking for information on John WILLOUGHBY who married Mary Wallace MAXWELL in 1833. He moved to Knox county about that time from Washington Co, TN. His brother Andrew WILLOUGHBY also moved to Knox Co and is listed on the 1830 Census. Other surnames associated with this family, NIPPER, PHELPS, McMILLAN, FLENNIKEN. Willing to share info.

Terry Campbell Fri Sep 26 15:42:30 1997
I am looking for any information concerning CAMPBELL, Jmaes ?(David) that established Campbell Station around Knoxville around 1787. I am told that Campbell station Still stands today, and all the information that I have on him is that he was born in Cork, Ireland. Does anyone know of his death and where he may be buried or just any information at all. I have information on the family from James until present day and would gladly provide the information to anyone how would find it useful. ----James ?(David) CAMPBELL b. ? CORK<, IRELAND d. ? --James CAMPBELL B. 1790 CORK, Ireland Father: CAMPBELL, James ?(David) b. 1790 Cork, Ireland Mother: ? Military: He was a soldier in the War of 1812. Occupation: Farmer Spouse: Mary Stewart b. 1793 d. 1857 Father: David Stewart --William CAMPBELL b. 2/15/1822 Morgan, Ala. d. 10/15/1908 Father: James CAMPBELL Mother: Mary (Stewart) CAMPBELL Spouse: Elizabeth S. Vincent b. 12/16/1830 d. 10/28/1894 Burial: Campbell Cemetery,(Private Property) Lamar Co. Tx. In the Ambia Community Children: Nancy E. Mary William T. Richard John Alexander Military: In 1863, William enlisted in the Confederate Army in Capt. Rutherford's Company and served west of the Mississippi River until the close of the War. He was also in the Indian War of 1840 for a period. Any information on any of the above would be appericated. Terry Campbell terry.campbell@farpoint.1starnet.com

Jean Weber Cooper Fri Sep 26 19:39:22 1997
James HUNTER married Rachel WEBER in Campbell Co VA 1797,moved to SC about 1799. Later moved to Knox Co. Appreciate information about my great great grandparents.

DEBORAH MC MILLAN LEDGERWOOD Fri Sep 26 22:05:02 1997
I am looking for the descendants of Alexander MC MILLAN who founded MC MILLAN'S STATION.

Linda Hermans Fri Sep 26 23:40:40 1997
I am researching Washington BOLIVER b. 1819 in Knoxsville,Tn. He married Elizabeth Agnes BAIRD, on Sept.15,1841 in Simpson Co, Tn. They had two sons, William Sylvannus BOLIVER, and David Washington BOLIVER. They moved to Missouri, and also Texas. Any info would be wonderful.

Nancy Sterling Tyler Sat Sep 27 16:41:19 1997
Information wanted on the family of JAMES LAWSON STERLING b. about 1805 m. to Alvirah Gallion June 1840 (maybe second wife), Trying to find parents of James Lawson.

Lynne Robinson Sat Sep 27 16:52:34 1997
William Houston GALLOWAY born Knox, TN 1828; married Mary ALEXANDER 1857 in Yolo, CA;died 1909 in Placer, CA. Need William GALLOWAY'S parents.

Gloria Fay Burris Sun Sep 28 06:21:45 1997
I am searching for more information on Pleasant HENDERSON b abt 1798 VA & d 1870/80 Campbell Co, TN. He was m to Jane WALDEN b abt 1800 & d 1870/80 Campbell Co, TN. Pleasant was listed on the Roane Co, TN Tax List of 1816, 1817, 1818 & 1819. If I read the tax list correctly, he owned 750 acres of land on Caney Creek in Roane Co, but I haven't located the deed for him in the co. Pleasant doesn't appear after 1819. I believe Pleasant, Jerry {Jeremiah}, & William listed in 1830 Anderson Co, TN & Jesse Henderson 1830 Knox Co, TN were brothers. Listed in the 1840 Anderson Co, TN Census Records: Mary, 2 Michaels, 1 of them I believe was suppose to be Pleasant, Jesse & William. Jeremiah was listed in Knox Co. By 1850, Pleasant Henderson & family had removed to Campbell Co, TN. Jesse and William served in the War of 1812. Any help would be appreciated.

Paul S Boggs Sun Sep 28 09:02:24 1997
I am looking for information on a Edmon J HUFF.The only infor i have on this man is, married to Etta BOGGS,b.Dec.24,1898, Perry Co.,Ky.,d.May 15,1988,Nashville,Davidson Co.,Tn,married to Edmon J HUFF on May 15,1920,Perry Co.,Ky.Etta was my aunt on my dads side. Per my father they lived in or around Oak Ridge,Tn. during WWII, Edmon J HUFF worked for the Government out of Oak Ridge,Tn. Thanks for any and all help.

Nancy Sterling Tyler Sun Sep 28 10:02:32 1997
Searching for the family of NANCY WATT who died before 1840, and was married to JAMES LAWSON STERLING (Stirling) possibly 4 april 1825 in Knox County, TN. Nancy and James had 3 children: Margaret b. 1827; Mary b. 1832; and James Madison b. 1834 before Nancy died. James Lawson Sterling remarried in 1840 to a ALVIRAH GALLION. James and Nancy possibly lived in Hawkins, Knox and /or Jefferson Counties in Eastern Tennessee during their married years.

Peggy Bowers Heckerman Sun Sep 28 19:24:15 1997
BOWERS: I am looking for any information on WILLIAM BOWERS and MAGDALINE(?) LEWIS, parents of EDD REGAN BOWERS who was born on April 19, 1903 in Knox county TN. Any surviving relatives who can help provide me with family names will be greatly appreciated or any information on the family above from anyone will be most helpful.

Juliette LaRue Mon Sep 29 19:04:01 1997
LARUE/LAREW/SMITH/FOX/WALKER/NELSON/LONES--Searching for information on Jacob LaRue or Larew who married Mary Smith 3-3-1857 in Knox County. He lived in West Knox County all his life (1825-1900). Would like information on his parents and the parents of his wife who was born in Virginia about 1840 and died in Knox County in 1900. Also looking for information on the Fox, Walker, Lones and Nelson

John Turner Tue Sep 30 06:58:07 1997
Researching the ancestral and descendant lines of SMITH, Ludie Mae "Maw" Medlock and her husband ? SMITH. Lived in Powell, Knox County at 117 West Raccoon Valley Road. Daughters: LOWERY, Virginia Smith; LAWSON, Mary Smith. ANy help greatly apprciated. John Turner (jwt@flash.net). Home: P.O. Box 8995, Greenville, Tx. 75404-8995 903)450-1311 after 5PM. Any and all help greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. John

Gena Saunders Tue Sep 30 21:57:29 1997
FOY. Seeking info on James B. (Jim/J.B.) FOY born 13 or 15 Aug. 1851 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Migrated to Texas in the 1880s. Email lynnford@llano.net.

Mary Putnam Sun Sep 21 13:56:11 1997
I am looking for death and burial information on my 2nd great grandfather, Josiah ROADY and his wives. 1) Sarah STANTON b abt 1813, Knoxville, Knox County, TN, d abt 1853, Knox County, TN and md 1830 and 2) Sarah E DODD, b 1812 in TN, md 3 Apr 1855. Both marriages in Knox County, TN. Josiah is the son of Moses ROADY and Celia Senith LANE. Josiah and Sarah STANTON had 6 children: William Denton b. 1831; Nathaniel Lane, b 1833; Margaret Almeda b 1835; Josiah Newton b 1838; Young Campbell Hammond Bleadshaw b. 1840; and Rachel Tarissa b. 1843. Rachel is my great grandmother. Josiah was born at Campbell Station (now Farragut) on 7 Mar 1805. He died about 1899 or 1900 in Knox County, TN - but where? Would appreciate any information on this family.

Susan Fullbright Sun Sep 21 14:13:24 1997
DUNN/DICKEY--I am seeking info on James W. DUNN (1844-1922) who married Eliza N. DICKEY (1842-1915) in Knox County, TN 1863. They moved to Red River County, TX c 1876 where they are both buried in Bogata Cemetery. Children included: Susan Elizabeth, Jim, Lucy, Kitty, Tolbert D., Mack, and others. James W. was born in VA and Eliza in TN. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Deborah Orr Berenger Mon Sep 22 15:30:46 1997
Looking for Cunningham Jim ORR (b.1800 in SC - d. ? Graham Co., NC) he was married to a Mary ?. I have only found two children: George (b. 1845 d. 1922) & David. George m. Betsy COLVIN (b. 1851 - d. 1933). David m. Alzena WILLIAMS. George & Betsy had 11 children: Abijah, Nannie, Josie, Margaret, Bart, Riley, Julie, Mary Jane, Will, George Jr., James David (Nickname: Davie b. 1872). I have found George, Betsy, & most of their children in the Lone Oak Cemetery in Graham Co., NC. Any connections?

Bill Johnson Mon Sep 22 18:10:24 1997
I am seeking information on "Historic Maple Grove" located at 8800 Westland Drive, West Knox County. This home was originally built by Thomas McCaughan around 1830. I believe he was the brother of my ancester (Margaret) Isabella McCaughan. She married John Brown. Their daughter Annie Brown, who owned the home for some period, married William Koon. Their daughter Georgia Bell Koon is my Grandmother. She married first Alvis Johnson (later divorced)and then (secretly??) married Charlie Roberts. Any information on the above listed families would also be very welcome.

Bill Johnson Mon Sep 22 18:11:50 1997
I am seeking information on "Historic Maple Grove" located at 8800 Westland Drive, West Knox County. This home was originally built by Thomas McCaughan around 1830. I believe he was the brother of my ancester (Margaret) Isabella McCaughan. She married John Brown. Their daughter Annie Brown, who owned the home for some period, married William Koon. Their daughter Georgia Bell Koon is my Grandmother. She married first Alvis Johnson (later divorced)and then (secretly??) married Charlie Roberts. Any information on the above listed families would also be very welcome.

Carol Wagner Mon Sep 22 19:58:51 1997
CALDWELL, William Floyd, b Jul 1829 in Knoxville, Knox Co, TN. GG- grandfather. I am searching for the names of his parents. Any help will be greatly appreciated. He was also called Buck.

Betty Evans Webb Tue Sep 23 06:38:20 1997
McLARRIN/STRANGE/ENGERT/ KAUFMAN My Grandmother Rosa ENGERT married James Elbert McLARRIN Aug 30 1901 in Knox. County. She was born in Wartsburg, Tennessee. Her Mother was Augusta STRANGER OR STRANGE. Frederick Gottlob ENGERT came to America with his bride Christine KAUFMAN about 1855 from Saxony. She died after 1870. Augusta STRANGE was his second wife. His Father Carl Gottlob ENGERT was the first to come to America. They were blacksmiths and farmers. They belonged to St Paul Lutheran Church.

Charlie Brooks Tue Sep 23 07:14:24 1997
BROOKS I am looking for information on THOMAS BROOKS, b. ABT 1793 in Virginia. He married SUSAN HELTON on 25 Dec 1817 in Grainger Co., TN. Thomas died on 24 Jul 1871 at Henry X Roads, Jefferson Co., TN and is buried in Dumplin Valley Church Cemetery in Jefferson Co. Thomas and Susan had eight children as follows: John R., Sr.; Alexander; Caroline; William; Susanna; Margaret; Samuel and Elijah. Who were the parents of Thomas? Believe to be either John or William Brooks from VA.

Marilyn Doles Tue Sep 23 18:07:18 1997
REEVES(REAVES), Asher from VA to Knox Co., TN about 1789. Wife: Diana Miller REEVES. 2 sons and 4 daughters born in TN. Children: Catherine b:1784, Elizabeth b:1787, George b:1794, Obadiah b:1800, Sarah b:1802, Susannah b: 1809. Asher REEVES and family moved to Champaign Co., OH about 1812, then to Greene Co., OH. Asher REEVES, s.o George and Anna REEVES b:1758 in Prince William Co., VA. Obadiah REEVES, b.o. Asher REEVES settled in IN, but there were 5 other brothers cannot trace.

Sandy Malitz Wed Sep 24 19:41:44 1997
WISE ~ Mc CLAIN ~ CALLAHAN Seeking information about Wesley WISE prob. son of Benjamin and Shady (CALLAHAN) WISE. Wesley was born in TN c. 1827. About 1863, he married Elizabeth (aka Mary) Mc CLAIN. In 1870, Wesley & Elizabeth lived near Witt's Foundry in Jefferson Co., TN. They had 5 children - Mary, Martha, Crocket, Sarah, and Thomas. In 1880, they were living in Hamblen Co., TN and had several more children including Florence, Rufus, James, Robert, and Benjamin. I have also found a Wesley WISE, carpenter, listed in the 1880 Knox Co. Business & Planter's Directory. Are these two Wesley's the same person ? Family tradition says Wesley or Elizabeth were of Cherokee ancestry. I am also seeking to prove or disprove this story. They do not appear on any of the official Rolls. Any suggestions of research strategy is appreciated.

Dennis E. Cox Thu Sep 18 09:59:48 1997
I am looking for any information on my g-grandparents (parents, birthdates, etc) on John C. COX b. 10/5/1854 married Elizabeth MAJOR(S) b. 7/24/1851 d. 5/22/1916 - both buried at Fairview Baptist Church near Gibbs Community off Emory Road. Their children were Laura, George, John "Jack", Harriet, Martha, and Charles. One of our COX ancestors came to Knox Co. when he was given a NC land grant of 640 acres in eastern Tennessee (sometime around 1790?). This old COX farm was between Halls & Gibbs communities - on or near Sturmer Road...It was still in the COX family (on the maternal side) until approximately 1988, although whittled down to around 88 acres when finally sold. Anyone have any information on either these people or the NC land grants in eastern Tennessee? Any assistance much appreciated ... Thanks

Carol Mitchell Fri Sep 19 06:14:54 1997
REAGAN, Charles [1734Frederick Co VA-1815Blount Co TN] m. Elizabeth in VA. Children: William b.1758Va; Charles b1760VA; Henry b. 1762VA; Sarah b 1768VA; John 1762VA; Ahimaas b. 1774 VA; Rebecca b. 1776VA m. James BERRY; Margaret b1779 VA. Came to area between 1786-1788.

Mary Brandon Billanti Fri Sep 19 15:38:59 1997
BRANDON/LEGG/CRUMPLEY I am searching for information on W.N.BRANDON b.12-8-1846 d.2-7-1923 m. Mary Legg b. 6-6-1850 d.3-1-1932. I know of only 1 son ORAL YOUNG BRANDON(Whitey)b. 6-18-1888 date of death unknown m. Nellie Mae CRUMPLEY b.5-21-1890. Resided in Blount or Knox counties in a small town called Brandonville. Son's of ORAL & Nellie were RICHARD NELSON BRANDON b. 9-18-1908 d. 9-14-1930 and RALPH K. BRANDON b.4-11-1920

Cindi Meyer Fri Sep 19 16:05:20 1997
COLEMAN/ CUMMINGS OF KNOX CO, TN Looking for other researchers for George Austin Coleman and Matilda Jane Cummings of Knox Co TN. They had 9 or 10 children born in TN between 1821-1848 and would like to comapre notes. Let's compare.

Cindi Meyer Fri Sep 19 16:09:50 1997
RAULSTON/GILLIAM of Knox Co TN and Union CO IL. Looking for other researchers for Ruth Raulston (1804TN-1894IL) who married Marshall P Coleman (1799-1885). Were her parents George Ralston and Elizabeth Gilliam who married in Knox County 1 May 1794, Vol 6 Pg 11? Let's compare notes, Cindi Meyer

Sharon Jones Vega Sat Sep 20 02:22:31 1997
Surname: SMITH/STANLEY/GEREN/HAWKINS Seeking any information on the following residing in Knox County in 1850,1840 and some maybe even before. Robert SMITH, wife Susan GEREN Children Absalom SMITH and John S SMITH Brother: Peter SMITH, wife Parlena STANLEY, Children, Robert SMITH, Joseph G. SMITH, Michael SMITH Brother :Michael SMITH wife Catherine, Children John SMITH, James SMITH, Mary SMITH, Margaret L. SMITH, Susan P SMITH, Martha M. SMITH Sister: Lucinda SMITH HAWKINS, husband Joseph HAWKINS, Child Martha A. HAWKINS Parents of Robert, Peter, Michael and Lucinda are believed to be: John SMITH born in NC and Elizabeth born in VA Living in Knox County in 1850, 1840 and possibly before that. Also looking for possible other brothers and sisters

Gloria Fay Burris Sat Sep 20 11:20:01 1997
Looking for the parents/siblings of Margaret "Peggy" ROBERTS b abt 1795/98 VA & d aft 1870 Anderson Co, TN. She m May 16, 1817 Knox Co, TN to Shirving SHELTON. I think maybe she & Shirving could have been in McMinn, Roane, & Knox counties bef removing to Anderson Co, TN.

John William Wyrick Jr. Sat Sep 20 19:46:16 1997
Looking for family and descendants of Parlen Walter WYRICK b.1875 TN,d. 1957 Morristown,TN, m.1893 #1 Nancy Jane MCMILLAN b.1874 TN. d. 1923, Morristown, TN. m.1923 TN. #2 Sarah MILLER Parlen and Nancy had 11 children, Parlen and Sarah had only 1 daughter named Irene Wyrick. Parlen's Father was William E Wyrick, Mother Arminda UNKN. his his Grandfather was Valentine, (GNDM)Elizabeth. Parlen and Nancy's children were: Ethel 1894,m.Herbert W LIVINGSTON Edgar 1896, Elmer 1898, Charles Curtis 1900, Pearl 1902,John Wm SR.1904 m Annette SMITH, Josie 1906 m.Charles WHEELER, Hazel 1908 m. Paul RICH,Mossie 1912 m.Lee KLEEPER SR.,Cecil W 1916 m. Katherine JONES, Grovette 1917 m.Jimmy SEXTON #2 James C MCKINNEY Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated; John W Wyrick, 902 W Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93705-3931 (209) 228-8804

Raymond T. McCoy Sat Sep 20 21:44:52 1997
McCoy, Lewis Looking for information on Absalom T. McCoy Married January 19, 1844 Jefferson County TN to Elizabeth A. Lewis. I would like any information on brith, father, mother, sisters, or brothers on Absalom or Elizabeth.

Linda Doty Tue Sep 9 15:25:30 1997
Looking for parents, siblings, etc. for George W. HENSLEY who married Anna WHITE in Knox Co. TN 14 Jan 1809. Believe Isaac WHITE was Anna's brother, b. abt 1798 in TN. (10-10-97 to abt 3-15-98 I'll be offline - please email MACROSSLVR@aol.com during that time)

Judy Germann Wed Sep 10 06:53:45 1997
CONNELLY, JOHN - Knox County TN, 1744-1826 Does anyone have a list of children of John CONNELLY, b. 1 Aug 1744, died 16 July 1826, married Aug 1773 to Jane BALLEW, born 1755, died 30 Oct 1831. They had a son William born 1774, died 1820 who married Rebecca SHERRILL. Wm & Rebecca had Rebecca Mira Connelly who m/ Joshua GIBBS. Their children were John Gibbs & Emily C. Gibbs who married John Jefferson MASON. John CONNELLY was a RW Soldier. All above information is from Early Missourians and their Kin by Roy Burgess, volume 2. My question: Did he also have daughters: 1. Aggie, born ca 1777 who married George MILLER. (They had a son John C. Miller and John C.'s son William Wesley named a son John Conley Miller). 2. Phoebe, born 1 Jan 1793, TN married Isaac LOVE in TN, she died 18 Sep 1867 in Maries or Phelps County MO. No marriage has been found for Phoebe & Isaac. (They had a son Harvey Connelly Love, and a locally written history, E.M. King's "History of Maries County" calls her Phoebe Conley. 3, Olivey/Olive born ca 1792, married 6 June 1809, Knox Co, to Robert RHEA.. In W.S. Ray's "Tennessee Cousins" he says John Connalley, 11 July 1808, Jury, Knox County, TN. I think Aggie is of an age to be John's daughter, but Phoebe and Olive are young enough to possibly be the daughters of William and Rebecca, or the youngest children in John's family. I would appreciate any help on this family. I just recently found the information on John Connelly & family. Have been looking for Phoebe and her family for many years. She and Isaac are my ggg grandparents. Thanks for any possible help, leads or clues.

Judy Germann Wed Sep 10 07:14:15 1997
LOVE, Samuel, ca 1755 - 1826, Knox Co Tn. Searching for the first wife of Samuel Love Sr of Knox Co. He died in Apr 1826, Knox Co, and his will lists 7 sons: William, David, Samuel who married Charlotte Bell, John who married Nancy McSpadden, Robert, Joseph L. who marry Mary E. (Polly) Bell, and Isaac who married Phoebe Conley/Connelly. He married 2nd Mary (Polly) Smith, 12 July 1822 in Knox Co. She was not the mother of his sons. They had no children. In a book on the Armstrong and Wear families, Oscar Lyle wrote that Pleasant Love, son of John Love above who married Nancy McSpadden, "he is the son of Samuel Love & Miss Perry." I think he missed a generation and got the grandparents instead of parents. Does anyone have information on this line? Thank you for all help, leads and clues.

Gary R.Ritter Wed Sep 10 11:00:11 1997
I'm doing research on the surname "RITTER". I'm trying to find info on William Ritter born in Moore County, North Carolina. He moved to neither Knox County or Cumberland County. He was born in 1796 and father was Thomas Ritter (1765-1829),mother was Margaret Sowell (1762-1851). He moved to Tennessee around 1810-1830. I need info where he lived and marriage and children.

Patricia Stanley Wed Sep 10 17:17:07 1997
Looking for ANY information on Augustus MACK and Eliza MAYES. His daughter Minnie MACK married John MARTIN in the early to mid 1920's..They lived in Roane and Knox Co.TN

cary and alicia Thu Sep 11 08:21:24 1997
KIRKLAND/Ward Family info sought. My husband was told he is a direct descendant of Nancy Ward,Cherokee Chieftess. however, fam. members not cooperating with info. Husband's maternal g-father was William Roy Kirkland.He died January 1990 in Knoxville, TN.

Betty Webb Thu Sep 11 14:38:12 1997
I would like more information on Cloe VITTITOE[Clary C.] She married Thomas D. Acuff July 10, 1839 in Grainger County, Tennessee. Their children were Francis 18, Stokely 15, Amanda 12, Saml. 10, Phoebe 11, Wesley, 9, Thomas 5, Kennon 4, Millard F. 1, and Almira 6/12 This as in the 1860 Tennessee Census from Grainger County.

Nancy Sterling Tyler Sat Sep 13 08:21:26 1997
Always looking for information on the STERLING or STIRLING family living around Strawbery Plains, Knox County and Jefferson County, TN. Some of the STERLING names are: JAMES LAWSON STERLING b. 1805 m. to ALVIRAH GALLION ; NANCY JANE STERLING b. 1841; HENRY STERLING b. 1842 m. Sarah E. Bunch; MARTHA STERLING b. 1843 m. W. H. Newman; ELIZABETH STERLING b. 1845 ; and JOHN VANCE STERLING b. 1848 m. Mary Ann Burris.

Jesse Moore Sat Sep 13 18:01:42 1997
WADE: I am researching the descendants of Zion WADE (1817-1895) who married Rebecca KEITH, daughter of Andrew KEITH (1805-1864) and Margaret Ann MITCHELL (1805-1858). Zion and Rebecca had at least 14 children.
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Jesse Moore Sat Sep 13 18:04:55 1997
FOX, WALKER, MAY, SPORE, MURRAY, BELL: I am researching these families in Knox County from the 19th and very early 20th centuries.

Jesse Moore Sat Sep 13 18:16:33 1997
DAVIS: I am researching the descendants of James and Levisy DAVIS (both born c. 1802 in SC) who lived in Grainger. The couple had at least the following children: Albert (my ancestor), Alfred, Tilford, Sarah, James, Mary, Nancy, and Luke. Some of the children are known to have stayed in Grainger, while others went to Knox County.

Jesse Moore Sat Sep 13 18:21:03 1997
CATE(S) and LLOYD: I am researching the descendants of Charles CATES and his wife, Elizabeth LLOYD, who came from Orange County, NC and settled in Grainger. Charles was born c. 1800 and died 1850 in an insane asylum in Nashville. Elizabeth LLOYD was probably the daughter or Robert LLOYD. She was born about 1792. The couple had at least the following children: Reuben L., Martha Jane, Deborah Ann (my ancestor), Margaret Elizabeth, Thomas J., and Joseph B. Some of the children are know to have migrated to Knox County.

Diana Chesser Sun Sep 14 18:08:25 1997
Looking for family of Melinda Jackson JONES(10-1862 - ? ), who moved to KNOX county sometime around 1900. Melinda married James "Jimmy"JONES in Sullivan County, TN; they divorced and Melinda and her children moved to Knox county. Their children were: Abe Bruce JONES, Effie Jones, George Jones, Mertie Jones, Lora Jones, and Claudia Jones. Abe Bruce JONES and his sister Claudia Jones BUCKNER lived in the Knoxville area. Would like to hear from someone in this family. Willing to share information.

Rachel Parmater Mon Sep 15 18:14:16 1997
WILSON GIBBS father of Alta Zara Gibbs Finger m.1866 Adam Finger. Wilson signed Marriage Bond in Knox County. Wilson's wife was Ellender Evans. Any info would help. Am at a dead end.

Joyce (Furgerson) Wilson Tue Sep 16 05:39:37 1997
Am searching for information on my ggrandparents, JOHN WESLEY FURGERSON (FERGUSON, FURGUSON, FERGERSON, ETC.) AND MAHULDIA (BRUCE) FURGERSON. According to my information, they were both born in Tennessee as were their parents. They were there in 1840 when their first child, NANCY JANE FURGERSON, was born, and left sometime after their 5th child, JOHN WESLEY FURGERSON, jr. was born in 1851. They were in Hopkins County, KY in 1854 when their 6th child was born. The Tennessee Census of 1830 and 1840 lists Fergusons living in Knox County. I am wondering whether our John Wesley might have relatives in Knox County. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Bob BURDEN Tue Sep 16 22:13:29 1997
Looking for information on Joesph BURDEN and Wife Isabella MORROW, m 2 Sept. 1845 in Knox Co.

donald brown Tue Sep 16 19:33:20 1997
I am looking for information about my grandfather. His name is Fred Smith. He was an orphan in the late 1800s. The orphanage was located in Knox County,Tenn.

Jane Shook Wed Sep 17 04:50:40 1997
Looking for info on Wesley Marion SHOOK b: 1824. We think his father was William III SHOOK b:19 Feb 1796 in Knox Co. Tenn. Wesley later shows up in Alabama, settling in Franklin Co., Ark. Wesley married Mary J ____ in Alabama. Known children: William Calvin, James P, Elisa L, Albert C, John A, Talitha, Edmond Lee (our grandfather). Any assistance would be appreciated.

Jenny Graham Wed Sep 17 16:33:27 1997
Looking for ancestry of Jesse PATTON and wife Mary _____. They had a daughter, Rebecca Jane PATTON, b. Dec. 1826 in Knox Co., TN. This family moved to Washington Co., AR ca 1835. Rebecca Jane PATTON married James Ship GRAHAM; after the death of Jesse PATTON, Rebecca's mother, Mary, married Rebecca's father-in-law, William GRAHAM. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Lotus Cirilo Wed Sep 17 17:52:04 1997
Seeking information on Samuel TARVER, b. 1759 in Johnston Co., NC, and died Feb 08, 1845 in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. He married Charlotte GOFF Dec 27, 1787 in Wake Co., NC. Enlisted Rev. War in Johnston Co., NC. 1781, served in Captain Joseph RHODES' Company; discharged in 1783. They removed from NC abt. 1825/30 to Knox Co. TN. Children of Samuel TARVER and Charlotte GOFF are Ransom Ruffins TARVER, b. Feb 28, 1809, NC; d. Feb 05, 1855, Corryton, Knox Co., TN and Nancy TARVER, b. 1810, NC, died in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.

Sandy Carter Wed Sep 17 21:21:16 1997
GHEEN, JAMES - looking for any information on James Gheen, who came to Knox County about 1825 from Salisbury, NC. Also, looking for information on GHEENS who settled in Montgomery County.

Helen Houlihan Sat Sep 6 19:12:51 1997
Searching for any information on Edmond Fitzgerald who lived at N? 39th West Depot Street in Knoxville, Tenn as of Jan 6, 1890. On June 4, 1894, he lived at 221 East Depot St in Knoxville, at which time he was 64 years old.

Bernice McNutt Elliott Sun Sep 7 09:13:20 1997
Please help if you have any information on the ALEXANDER or McNUTT families living in eastern Tennessee from 1750-1850. Specifically, I am searching for information about my great-great grandmother Amy Alexander or her husband, Benjamin McNutt. I have a marriage certificate stating they were married in Washington County, TN on February 13, 1796. Please email me at: mcnutt1@airmail.net or mail to: Bernice McNutt Elliott 2510 Garapan Drive Dallas, TX 75224.

Brenda Hall Sat Sep 6 17:38:27 1997
Seeking information on James Davis, born about 1860 in Georgia. Tradition says he died in Lawrence County about 1935 -1937 at the home of his daughter Sally Davis Ball Freeman. Is supose to be buried in Falls River Cemetery. Can find no leads on him.James was married several times, twice to Amanda Ball. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Daughter Sally was married to Samuel Ball, they had a large family. He died young and she married ______ Freeman. They had one son..

Mary Wallace Sat Sep 6 16:11:58 1997
Levi LEAVENGOOD married Mary E. THOMAS Dec. 30, 1885 in Knoxville, Sevier County, Tenn. They had 1 daughter, Nina Jean, b. 1901. Seeking info on possible other children and their death dates. Please E-mail Jillwall@aol.com.

Judy Arnold Thu Sep 4 19:51:00 1997
Susannah NEWMAN b. 22 Jul 1789 Knox Co TN m. Conrad AULT b. 22 Feb 1783 PA, some time before 1810 in Knox Co. Later moved to Rhea Co. Have info on Conrad, would like to know more about Susannah.

Phyllis Brandon Thu Sep 4 17:21:48 1997
CLIBORN (CLAIBORNE) I am searching for the parents and maiden name of Lavinia _________ (b. ca 1790 NC) who married ca 1808, probably in Campbell Co., TN, Skelton Cliborn, son of John. The couple moved to Knox Co., and Skelton died there in 1834. In 1841, Lavinia moved with her oldest son, Henderson, to Sumner Co., TN. Children of Lavinia and Skelton are: Henderson, John, Alicy, Emmaline, Elizabeth, Rufus Morgan, Nathaniel M., and Carrick W. Does anyone know if she belongs to the HENDERSON family of Campbell Co.? I would be appreciative of any information.

Rae Willis Thu Sep 4 12:41:31 1997
WILLIS: I am seeking information about William L. Willis who fathered sons Clarence (1900-1959) and Carl (1904-1989) with Mattie C. Liford (1883-1950)of Lone Mountain. In 1917 Mattie C. Liford married Paris L. Acuff (of Grainger County) in Knoxville. Mattie and Paris lived in Knoxville.

Gloria Izzi Thu Sep 4 12:12:07 1997
Looking for info on GORDON,RICE,HAYNES,MORGAN,MASHBURN,SMITH Thomas C. GORDON (b.9/4/1827) m. Mary RICE (b.4/8/1837) Had 6 children Nancy GORDON m. ????CROSS Caroline G. GORDON m. William Lafatte PHILLPOTT Mary Jane GORDON(b.1868) m. Elisha Bennett WILLIAMS John(James)Thomas GORDON(b.1874) m. Agnes Elvira HAYNES (also looking for info on HAYNES) Charles J. GORDON m. Laura SISSOM George Washington GORDON(b.1880) m. Jane Martha LATHAM all were from McMinn Co,. area\ Also looking for info on MORGAN John Lafayette MORGAN(b.5/12/1844)m.Mallisa Ellen MASHBURN (b.3/20/1844) had 8 children Kitty MORGAN William Newton Morgan(b. 3/18/1869) m. Mary Katherine SMITH(b.9/17/1872) Marilyn L. MORGAN m. ???RIVERS John Henry MORGAN m. Addie CARDIN Pilar Franklin MORGAN m. Zana BLACKWELL Mike C. MORGAN m. Ada GURLEY Napoleon MORGAN Rufus L. MORGAN m. Della JENKINS all from McMinn Co,.

Rick Diel Mon Sep 1 09:45:13 1997
I'm trying to find one of my Great Grandfather the name of JACOB TROUT b.1796 NC. I have found on the Tennessee Cousins a Family of TROUTS LIVING IN Knox Co.TN. I would like to know if my JACOB TROUT belongs to this family of Trouts.

Mike Cox Mon Sep 1 16:31:59 1997
I am looking for information on William G. LETSINGER b. April 25, 1844 in Knox Co. M. date unknown Nancy Jane RYAN b. February 4, 1848 in Knox Co. Both d. 1920. Children Charle Peter b. April 5 , 1879; Sam, Grandville, Manie, Emmer? and Eula. Any info as to William and Nacy's parents, marriage date and kid's births would be gretly appreciated.

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