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July, 1999:

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new beverly tb

Posted by sharon simpson <grandmotherbear@webtv.net> on Sat, 31 Jul 1999

Surname: Beard

Please look and see if you show a Betty Beard.
THanks for checking.

Phone Book

Posted by J.C. Tumblin, O.D. <sleepy6@mailhub.icx.net> on Sat, 31 Jul 1999

Surname: Phone Book

Did you find the Knoxville (Knox County) phone book you need for 1940s or 1950s? Write me, if not.

Wilson, Miller

Posted by Carson W. Wilson <cwwilson@preferred.com> on Sat, 31 Jul 1999

Surname: Wilosn, Miller

I am researching the ALEXANDER M. (ELICK) WILSON and ELIZABETH MILLER families. Alexander Wilson and Elizabeth Miller were married in Knox Co. TN. Oct. 19,1865, according to the Knox Co. marriage records. The children form this marriage were SAMUAL WILSON, FRANK WILSON, ARCH WILSON, GROVER WILSON, ELMINA WILSON, ETHEL WILSON and ROBERT CROCKETT WILSON my gfather. Robert was b.May 4, 1880 in Tenn. d.Sept. 9, 1917 in Wise Co.VA. He is buried at Cadet near Big Stone VA. Alexander and Elizabeth moved to Wise Co. VA. some time near the turn of the century. I have been unable to find Alexander Wilson on any of the Knox Co. census records. According to Robert’s death certificate, Alexander was born in Lee Co. VA, but I have been unable to find him on any of the census records. Would appreciate any assistance in locating the birth dates and parents of Alexander Wilson.
Robert Crockett Wilson was married to Maggie Carter Sept 20, 1905 in Wise Co. VA. Children from this marriage were Essie, Clarence, Georgia, Charles Litton Wilson my father, Robert Jack and Elizabeth Wilson.
Charles Litton Wilson b. Jan. 26, 1914, d. Feb. 6, 1971, married to Jannie Louise Fugate Hughes.
Would appreciate and information on the birth dates of Alexander and Elizabeth Wilson.
I have additional information on Robert Crockett and Maggie Carter Wilson’s family and am willing to share the information.
Carson W. Wilson -- 4836 Peers St., Kingsport, TN 37664
cwwilson@preferred.com

GARNER

Posted by Sandra Ponce <SandraPonce@worldnet.att.net> on Fri, 30 Jul 1999

Surname: Garner, Evans, Lovelace

Merit, Merritt, Stone, Large

Posted by Jacquie MacWilliam <mrsstrong1@yahoo.com> on Thu, 29 Jul 1999

Surname: Merit, Merritt, Stone, Large

Looking for these connections:
Any Larges
Nancy Merritt/Merit b.1827TN
John Joel Stone-her husband-b. 1821TN

Cansler

Posted by Tonia Cansler Merideth <quikdial@webtv.com> on Thu, 29 Jul 1999

Surname: Cansler

I'm so glad I found your message. I've been looking for this same man and can not find him ANYWHERE!! I have been searching for years. All I could find was the book that he wrote "Three Generations". I have copies of excerpts from it and all it mentions was that he did go to war, and his brothers and sisters were teachers in knox county, and there is a library in Maryville, Tennessee? built on the spot where he was born. Please contact me; I would love
to discuss him with you. I have not been able to link him to my family (yet).

Tonia Cansler Merideth

MONDAY family

Posted by Darrell Thurman <badge757@aol.com> on Wed, 28 Jul 1999

Surname:

Hi,

I have a Richard Monday who married Martha A Thurman b 1869 on April 15, 1887 in Knox Co., TN. Surely he is connected with your MONDAY's.

Darrell Thurman in Scio, Oregon

Rebecca Garner

Posted by Larry Kraus <krausl@mindspring.com> on Wed, 28 Jul 1999

Surname: GARNER

I am looking for any information on Rebecca Garner (maiden name unknown) b. bet. 1810 and 1820 in TN (maybe Knox County), m. Abner Garner abt. 1830 in Knox County, TN, or McNairy County, TN, divorced or died bef. 1854 in Dallas County, AR or Hot Springs County, AR. I am specifically interested in the birthplace, birth date and the date of divorce or death (and circumstances) but any information would be helpful.

Margaret (Hardin) Garner

Posted by Larry Kraus <krausl@mindspring.com> on Wed, 28 Jul 1999

Surname: GARNER, HARDIN

I am looking for any information on Margaret Hardin, b. abt. 1795 to J. W. and Nellie Hardin, m. Abner Garner 25 or 27 Oct 1815 in Knox County, divorced or died bet. 1825 and 1830. I am specifically interested in the date of divorce or death (and circumstances) but any information would be helpful.

Gibbs Family

Posted by Darrell Thurman <badge757@aol.com> on Wed, 28 Jul 1999

Surname: Thurman, Gibbs

Diane,

I have a Martha Gibbs b Oct 1829 in TN who married Preston Thurman in Blount Co., TN August 16, 1846. Do you have any info that might connect her parentage, possibly in Knox Co.?

Darrell Thurman

Newman = my new address

Posted by Dottie Millen <dottiem@coastalweb.net> on Tue, 27 Jul 1999

Surname: Newman, Baker, White

Jacob Newman b 1749 in Germany d 1834 in Knoxville, Knox County. Son John. John's son, George Walter Newman b 1812 in Strawberry Plains, TN. His son, Thomas Alexander is my grandfather. Need info on John Newman. Born in PA, MD or TN. Think MD.

NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS.

Taylor in Knox County, TN

Posted by Richard S. Fulton <RFulton@us.ibm.com> on Tue, 27 Jul 1999

Surname: Taylor Campbell

John, here's a wild shot in the dark. I am researching my Daugthers Taylor line from Sharp and Independence County, ARK. Have tracked backed to Elijah and Sarah Taylor who lived in Knox County, TN from before 1830 to 1860 Census (have not checked further). Somewhat mysterious since census' indicate Elijah was born in CANADA in 1785 and Sarah born in IRELAND in 1786. Sort of unusual to end up in TENN. Elijah's son Stephen,b: 1823 in TN married Elizabeth Campbell in Knox County, TN Jan. 25, 1849 and promptly moved to Lawrence County (became Sharp County) ARK. Since Dad and Mom stayed, likely other extended family. Some indication family was in Sullivan County, TN in 1810 since tax list there lists an Elijah Taylor and a Stephen Taylor (speculate Stephen was Elijah's Dad) Taylor is common name but not that many in early Knox County, so thought there might be a connection. In addition, you mentioned rumor of Doctor in family and it has been my experience that medical occupations tend to run in FAmilies. Stephen was a farmer. Don't know what Elijah's occupation was, but several of Stephens grandsons on Ark became Doctors. Any of this ring a bell?

Rich Fulton
2128 Mahogany St.
Flower Mound, TX. 75022
972-691-3684

Cruze/Webb Line

Posted by Don Sheridan <Don_Sheridan@proffitts.com> on Tue, 27 Jul 1999

Surname: CRUZE, WEBB

Joan,
Judging from you e-mail address you must work for the Knox Co. school system it's very similar to my wifes e-mail address. I don't have a lot on the Cruze/Webb line. I would like to have as much as you have on your Webb line to update that Cruze line. I have a lot on the Cruzes, i.e. wills, pictures, pension papers, etc. which I will gladly share with you.
James & Lucinda Hood Crews, gr-grandparents of Rachel, came to Knox county about 1798. They had 10 children. I have tracked down descendants of 7 of the 10 and believe I have found the locations of two of the remaining three but have verified this or brought them up to date.
Let me know what you want and I'll get it to you.

Don S.

Rachel Cruze

Posted by Joan Patterson <Pattersoj9@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us> on Tue, 27 Jul 1999

Surname: Cruze, Webb

Don,

I am a gg grandaughter of Rachel Cruze from Knox County. She and John had a son, James Fletcher Webb. James and his wife,Ida Simpson Webb had my grandmother, Clemmie Mae Webb, who was married to my grandfather, Matthew Paul (Matt) Courtney. Haven't been able to find much on him. Just getting started. Would appreciate any info you might have.

Samuel Legg, Elizabeth "Betsy" Horner

Posted by Dennis E. Moore <onetok@konnections.com> on Mon, 26 Jul 1999

Surname: Legg, Horner

I am looking for information on Samuel Legg b. 27 Dec 1776 in Maryland. Married Elizabeth "Betsy" Horner b.1793 in Maryland on 27 July 1822. One son, James William, was born 7 Oct, 1822 in McMinn County, TN. Family moved to Cole County, MO approximately 1831. Looking for siblings and parents of Samuel and Elizabeth, marriage record for Samuel/Elizabeth or any other info.

Many thanks

Denny

Gaston

Posted by Joyce Reece <jreece@icx.net> on Mon, 26 Jul 1999

Surname: Gaston, Galbraith

Am seeking info on the Galbraith/Gaston connection. There is mention made of the families and the relationship in a book entitled "abstracts from Galbraith Clan and Their Descendents" by Zelpha Lee Koon Galbraith. Mention is made of John R. Gaston and his parents Joseph Gaston and Joseph's un-named Galbraith wife. There is also mentioned John R. brother Alexander, sisters Elizabeth (m. Thomas Wilson) and Nancy (m. Valentine Sevier). If anyone is, or has researched this branch of the Gaston clan I would like to hear from you. We are researching James Gaston of Monroe County b. apx 1800 m. Mary Sheets. Get big 'ol brick wall on James' parentage.

Surname MOORE

Posted by Gene Grady, Jr <genegrady@freewwweb.com> on Sun, 25 Jul 1999

Surname: GRADY, MOORE, BROOKS, MORGAN, FORRESTER, JOHNSON

I have a Mary MOORE married to Joseph C. GRADY on 4 Dec 1892 in Knox County. Might be a connection to your MOORE.
Thanks,
Gene Grady,Jr

Correction: LEVI DAVIS MD>VA>TN

Posted by BONNIE (MOORE) FAMILIA <bbfam@webtv.net> on Sun, 25 Jul 1999

Surname: SWEARINGEN, TEAGUE, KEARNS, FORREST, BATSELL

SORRY, IT'S PAST MY BEDTIME!
BONNIE

Levi(1763-1836)/Lydia DAVIS MD>VA>IL

Posted by BONNIE (MOORE) FAMILIA <bbfam@webtv.net> on Sun, 25 Jul 1999

Surname: SWEARINGEN, TEAGUE, KEARNS, FORREST, BATSELL

Seeking names of CHARLES DAVIS'(1710-16 May 1796)
grandchildren. CHARLES (s/o GRIFFITH & ELEANOR FORREST DAVIS) & LYDIA (d/o JOHN SWEARINGEN) SWEARINGEN DAVIS (both died in FAUQUIER CO VA) had the following children in PRINCE GEORGE, MD: WILLIAM, CHARLES BURGESS, LEVI (b 1763)m LYDIA KEARNS IN FAUQUIER CO, VA (then moved to KNOXVILLE, KNOX CO., TN), RICHARD, LYDIA, GRIFFITH, LUCY, & JOHN VAN SWEARINGEN. I'm hoping one of the grandchildren is my gggrandmother, RACHEL DAVIS. She married VANDEVER/VAN SWEARINGEN TEAGUE JR.(s/o SR. & BRIDGET BATSELL)in CHRISTIAN CO, KY IN 1804. Moved to PERRY CO ILLINOiS where LEAH, RUTHA, STACY, JOHN ROBERT, WILLIAM MARIAN, PRISCILLA, WILLIAM CARRELL DAVIS, JOSHUA (my line) & LYDIA/LIDIA were born. Thank you for any help--I'm Desperately Seeking Rachel. Bonnie

PHONE BOOK

Did you find the Knoxville (Knox County) phone book you need for1940sor 1950s? Write me, if not.
J.C. Tumblin, O.D.
sleepy6@mailhub.icx.net
Submitted on Sat Jul 31 17:16:37 EDT 1999

GARNER

Do you have a Pauline Garner or Richard Garner in your line? Pauline (my GM) and Richard (my GGF) may have come from Campbell County, but moved to Knox. Co. If this fits anywhere, please get in touch..
Sandra Ponce
SandraPonce@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Sat Jul 31 17:15:18 EDT 1999

MERIT, MERRITT, STONE, LARGE

Looking for these connections: Any Larges Nancy Merritt/Merit b.1827TNJohn Joel Stone-her husband-b. 1821TN.
Jacquie MacWilliam
mrsstrong1@yahoo.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 31 17:14:03 EDT 1999

MONDAY FAMILY

I have a Richard Monday who married Martha A Thurman b 1869 on April15, 1887 inKnox Co., TN. Surely he is connected with your MONDAY's.
Darrell Thurman
badge757@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 31 17:11:43 EDT 1999

MARGARET (HARDIN) GARNER

I am looking for any information on Margaret Hardin, b. abt. 1795 to J.W. and Nellie Hardin, m. Abner Garner 25 or 27 Oct 1815 in Knox County, divorced or died bet. 1825 and 1830. I am specifically interested in the date of divorce or death (and circumstances) but any information would be helpful..
Larry Kraus
krausl@mindspring.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 31 17:09:28 EDT 1999

GIBBS FAMILY

I have a Martha Gibbs b Oct 1829 in TN who married Preston Thurman in BlountCo., TN August 16, 1846. Do you have any info that might connect her parentage, possibly in Knox Co.?
Darrell Thurman
badge757@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 31 17:08:07 EDT 1999

BUNCH, HENSLEY

I am looking for any information on these families who joined by marriage. Looking most importantly for information on Wayne Hensleydied 1931 possibly by gunshot or beating or both. Can't find a death certificate. Event occured August 1931 and I believe he was in St. Marys Hospital in Knoxville before he died. Sound familiar?
vicki(hensley)talbott
vibot@ao l.com
Submitted on Fri Jul 30 23:52:07 EDT 1999

YARBROUGH, MOORE

JAMES MARTIN YARBROUGH husband of ARSTELLA JANE MOORE, James born1866 Knoxville, TN Arstella born 1873 Levenworth, KS
Kyle M. Condon -- 1404 Louis Dr, Mulvane, KS 67110
Kmarty4@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Jul 30 10:53:36 EDT 1999

NELSON

Am searching information on George Washington NELSON who was born and married in Tn (DOB 1816 and DOM 1837). He married Polly Ann (DOB 1819,Tn).His father is said to be Southy Nelson; his sister to be Martha Nelson Osburne. Would like confirmation. Also need spouse's maiden name.
Georgia Owens
cklrr@taosnet.com
Submitted on Fri Jul 30 01:20:08 EDT 1999

NAVE

Looking for the parents names of the following children: William b1808, Abraham b 1809, Jacob b 1814, Elizabeth b 1819, Isaac & Redissab 1820, Catherine b 1821, John b 1823. The father died or left the family bef 1830, when the mother, Mary?, remarried Mr Denison and moved with the children to White River area of Ark. Any info apprieciated!
Linda Jackson
lj68114@hotmail.com
Submitted on Thu Jul 29 23:17:15 EDT 1999

LANNING

LOOKING FOR JAMES THOMAS LANNING b.4 Oct.1862 .I think he was born in Knox,Co.Tn. His father was John Lanning , Mother was Mary E. Campbell The family moved to Mo. around 1880. would like to find when and where the parents died. any help appreciated.
Earlene Sowell -- Earlene Sowell, Fontana , CA 92335
earlene73@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Jul 29 10:56:23 EDT 1999

LANNING

Looking for information on the LANNING family. They lived close to Strawberry Plains He said he was from Tuckhoe Knobs,Tn. Is there such a place? they lived on top of a mountain and only went to town twice a year. The father was John Lanning and the mother Mary E.Campbell. any help welcome.
Earlene Sowell
earlene73@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Jul 29 10:24:49 EDT 1999

SHARITS, SHARITZ, SHARETT

About 1819 my GGf, John Phillip Sharits, bought 600 acres from Christian Fouts on the West Fork of Flat Creek in Knox County. Can someone tell me where that general area is. I think John is buried there since he died about a year later and his family moved back to Sullivan Co. Thanks..
Jerry D Sharrett -- 1104 Buchelew Dr, Kingsport, TN 37663
jsjarrett@intermediatn.net
Submitted on Wed Jul 28 15:15:37 EDT 1999

WHITE & LUSK

DOUGLAS-Jonathan DOUGLAS b ca 1751 d 1840 Calhoun Co, AL m1 Mary YOUNGb 1773 d 1806 TN, m2 Elizabeth DOYLE. They had a son Thomas DOUGLAS b25 Apr1774 VA d 30 Oct 1830 m Nancy____. Thomas and Nancy had a dau Elizabeth DOUGLAS b 4 Apr 1803 prob Knox Co, Tn d 5 Jan 1837 prob Greene Co, MO m 24Feb 1820 Knox Co, TN Abraham Denton WHITE b 24 Apr 1790 Burke Co NC d 5 Feb 1868Miller Co, MO. (Abraham is the son of Joseph WHITE d May 1798 Knox Co, TN who m Martha LUSKb 23 Apr 1747 d aft 1830, the dau of Samuel LUSK b ca 1718 Chester Co, PA d aft1773 Rowan Co, NC m ca 1732 Caroline ____). Elizabeth DOUGLAS and Abraham Denton WHITE had a son Joseph Boliver WHITE b 27 May 1825 Knox Co, Tn d 10May 1890Washington Co, AR m 14 Sep 1848 MO Martha Catherine DANIEL b 4 Oct1830 Sumner Co, TN d 1 Mar 1912 Washington Co, AR. Their dau was Eleanora Elizabeth WHITE b16 May 1853 Greene Co, MO d 23 Nov 1926 Dade Co, MO m June 1870Miller Co, MO, Napoleon Preston WILLIAMS b 23 Feb 184!6 Greene Co, MO, d 29 Nov 1 922 Dade Co, MO. Eleanora and Napoleon had Carrie Alice WILLIAMS b 5 Feb 1883 Miller Co, MO d 25 Mar 1967 St. Louis, MO. m 12 Jul 1878 Washington Co, MO, Isaac Newton SCOTT b 3 Nov 1858 Jasper Co, MO d 28 Apr 1936 Holly Co. (no state given). There is more on the Scott line..
Mildred Dotterer
mdotterer@ArkansasUSA.com
Submitted on Wed Jul 28 01:10:21 EDT 1999

NEWMAN = MY NEW ADDRESS

TAYLOR IN KNOX COUNTY, TN

John, here's a wild shot in the dark. I am researching my Daugthers Taylor line from Sharp and Independence County, ARK. Have tracked backed to Elijah and Sarah Taylor who lived in Knox County, TN from before 1830to 1860Census (have not checked further). Somewhat mysterious since census' indicate Elijah was born in CANADA in 1785 and Sarah born in IRELAND in 1786.Sort of unusual to end up in TENN. Elijah's son Stephen, b: 1823 in TN married Elizabeth Campbell in Knox County, TN Jan. 25, 1849 and promptly moved to Lawrence County( became Sharp County) ARK. Since Dad and Mom stayed, likely other extended family. Some indication family was in Sullivan County, TN in 1810since tax listthere lists an Elijah Taylor and a Stephen Taylor (speculate Stephen was Elijah's Dad) Taylor is common name but not that many in early Knox County, so thought there might be a connection. In addition, you mentioned rumor of Doctor in family and it has been my experience that medical occupations tend to run in families. Stephen was a farmer. Don't know what Elijah's occupation was, but several of Stephens grandsons on Ark became Doctors. Any of this ring a bell?
Richard S. Fulton
RFulton@us.ibm.com
Submitted on Wed Jul 28 00:59:43 EDT 1999

CRUZE/WEBB LINE

Joan, Judging from you e-mail address you must work for the Knox Co. school system it's very similar to my wifes e-mail address. I don't have a lot on the Cruze/Webb line. I would like to have as much as you have on your Webb line to update that Cruze line. I have a lot on the Cruzes, i.e. wills, pictures, pension papers, etc. which I will gladly share with you. James & Lucinda Hood Crews, gr-grandparents of Rachel, came to Knox county about1798. They had 10 children. I have tracked down descendants of 7 oft he 10 and believe I have found the locations of two of the remaining three but have verified this or brought them up to date .Let me know what you want and I'll get it to you .Don S..
Don Sheridan
Don_Sheridan@proffitts.com
Submitted on Wed Jul 28 00:58:32 EDT 1999

RACHEL CRUZE

I am a gg grandaughter of Rachel Cruze from Knox County. She and John had a son ,James Fletcher Webb. James and his wife, Ida Simpson Webb had my grandmother, Clemmie Mae Webb, who was married to my grandfather, Matthew Paul (Matt) Courtney. Haven't been able to find much on him. Just getting started. Would appreciate any info you might have.
Joan Patterson
Pattersoj9@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us
Submit ted on Wed Jul 28 00:57:14 EDT 1999

SAMUEL LEGG, ELIZABETH "BETSY" HORNER

I am looking for information on Samuel Legg b. 27 Dec 1776 in Maryland. Married Elizabeth "Betsy" Horner b.1793 in Maryland on 27 July 1822.One son, James William, was born 7 Oct, 1822 in McMinn County, TN. Family moved to Cole County, MO approximately 1831. Looking for siblings and parents of Samuel and Elizabeth, marriage record for Samuel/Elizabeth or any other info.
Dennis E. Moore
onetok@konnections.com
Submitted on Wed Jul 28 00:56:07 EDT 1999

GASTON, GALBRAITH

Am seeking info on the Galbraith/Gaston connection. There is mention made of the families and the relationship in a book entitled" abstracts from Galbraith Clan and Their Descendents" by Zelpha Lee Koon Galbraith. Mention is made of John R. Gaston and his parents Joseph Gaston and Joseph 'sun-named Galbraith wife. There is also mentioned John R. brother Alexander, sisters Elizabeth (m. Thomas Wilson) and Nancy (m. Valentine Sevier). If anyone is, or has researched this branch of the Gaston clan I would like to hear from you. We are researching James Gaston of Monroe County b. apx 1800 m. Mary Sheets. Get big 'ol brick wall on James' parentage..
Joyce Reece
jreece@icx.net
Submitted on Wed Jul 28 00:54:51 EDT 1999

MILLIGAN

I am trying to locate a death certificate or probate papers for Bart MILLIGAN, who died 4 October 1907, "at his home on Phillips street beyond the western limits of the city [Knoxville]." In the Knoxville Tribune of October 5, 1907, an article was printed indicating that Bart was the oldest citizen of Knox County, allegedly 103. (Per 1900census records, he was only 83 then, and earlier census record sindicate his age at about 83 at his death.) The article mentioned that the funeral arrangements had not been completed. I am very interested in finding out if there were any local records about Bart. Nashville indicates that there was no death certificate filed there.
Linda Oatman
lcoatman@micron.net
Submitted on Wed Jul 28 00:23:41 EDT 1999

BALLARD FAMILIES OF KNOXVILLE ,TENNESSEE

Hello Ballard Cousins: I am searching for Genealogy Info on The Ballard Families and related families of Knoxville and the surrounding area; I am a decendant of Samuel Stockley Ballard Bn in 1865 in Hawkins Cty, Tennessee, the son of James Manley Ballard and wife # 2 Rowena Baker Ballard. Came to knoxville in abt 1900's from Moristown, Hamblen,Tenn. Worked for the Knoxville Transportation System and lived out his life in Knoxville Died 1946 . If you are related in any way to this family Please contact me. I am formerly a native of Knoxville. I live In Salt Lake City, Utah
Chuck BAllard -- 1992 South 200 East Apt 320B,, Salt Lake City,, UT 84115
chuck_first@email.msn.com
Submitted on Tue Jul 27 07:31:23 EDT 1999

MCKINNEY/CHENOWETH

I am trying to locate info/relatives of Fred Y. McKinney and his wife, Alma Grace Chenoweth (1895-1980). They had a son named Fred McKinney, Jr. Grace was originally from Knox County. Grace was my grandmother (my grandfather, Albert Burkhart, we think was her first husband). My e-mail is HM8485@aol.com Any help is appreciated.
Laura
HM8485@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jul 26 22:05:46 EDT 1999

REESE/REECE, CORNETT, CHASTAIN

Searching for info on Thomas REESE/REECE. He married Elizabeth CORNETT 1906-1911. They had 2 children, Cloramae (abt. 1911), Flora(1912). Around 1912-1915, he got a job in Knoxville. Supposedly he was murdered after working one week. Two of his friends told Lizzie he was murdered for his pay check. When she mentioned going to claim the body they told her he was already buried. We are trying to find out what really happened to Thomas. Did his friends murder him and hide the body? Was he really murdered and the authorities never notified Lizzie officially or send the body home for burial? Or did he simply leave his wife and children? Any information will be appreciated. Thomas was born in Georgia about 1886 according to the1910 Tennessee census.
Debi
debi@fuse.net
Sub mitted on Mon Jul 26 07:01:27 EDT 1999

SURNAME MOORE

I have a Mary MOORE married to Joseph C. GRADY on 4 Dec 1892 in Knox County. Might be a connection to your MOORE .Thanks, Gene Grady, Jr.
Gene Grady, Jr
genegrady@freewwweb.com
Submitted on Mon Jul 26 01:08:50 EDT 1999

LEVI(1763-1836)/LYDIA DAVIS MD>VA>IL

Seeking names of CHARLES DAVIS'(1710-16 May 1796) grandchildren. CHARLES (s/o GRIFFITH & ELEANOR FORREST DAVIS) & LYDIA (d/o JOHN SWEARINGEN) SWEARINGEN DAVIS (both died in FAUQUIER CO VA) had the following children in PRINCE GEORGE, MD: WILLIAM, CHARLES BURGESS, LEVI (b1763)m LYDIA KEARNS IN FAUQUIER CO, VA (then moved to KNOXVILLE, KNOX CO., TN), RICHARD, LYDIA, GRIFFITH, LUCY, & JOHN VAN SWEARINGEN. I'm hoping one of the grandchildren is my gggrandmother, RACHEL DAVIS. She married VANDEVER/VANSWEARINGEN TEAGUE JR .(s/o SR. & BRIDGET BATSELL) in CHRISTIAN CO, KY IN 1804.Moved to PERRY CO ILLINOiS where LEAH, RUTHA, STACY, JOHN ROBERT, WILLIAM MARIAN, PRISCILLA, WILLIAM CARRELL DAVIS, JOSHUA (my line) &LYDIA/LIDIA were born. Thank you for any help--I'm Desperately Seeking Rachel. Bonnie.
BONNIE (MOORE) FAMILIA
bbfam@webtv.net
Submitted on Mon Jul 26 01:07:42 EDT 1999

CASADA

I have a David Jackson Casada born 1815 NC, raised KY, married Didama Douglas 1837 Murray Co, GA formerly of McMinn Co, TN and Spartanburg, SC, dau of Jesse Douglas and Sarah Ann____. Jackson and Didama moved to Dade Co ,MO in1848. Could he be of this family? We have been unable to tie him to the McMinn Casada's..
Mildred Dotterer
mdotterer@ArkansasUSA.com
Submitted on Mon Jul 26 01:06:07 EDT 1999

WHITE & LUSK

DOUGLAS-Jonathan DOUGLAS b ca 1751 d 1840 Calhoun Co, AL m1 Mary YOUNG b 1773 d 1806 TN, m2 Elizabeth DOYLE. They had a son Thomas DOUGLAS b25 Apr1774 VA d 30 Oct 1830 m Nancy____. Thomas and Nancy had a dau Elizabeth DOUGLAS b 4 Apr 1803 prob Knox Co, Tn d 5 Jan 1837 prob Greene Co, MO m 24Feb 1820 KnoxCo, TN Abraham Denton WHITE b 24 Apr 1790 Burke Co NC d 5 Feb 1868Miller Co, MO. (Abraham is the son of Joseph WHITE d May 1798 Knox Co, TN who m Martha LUSK b 23 Apr 1747 d aft 1830, the dau of Samuel LUSK b ca 1718 ChesterCo, PA d aft1773 Rowan Co, NC m ca 1732 Caroline ____). Elizabeth DOUGLAS and Abraham Denton WHITE had a son Joseph Boliver WHITE b 27 May 1825 Knox Co, Tn d 10May 1890 Washington Co, AR m 14 Sep 1848 MO Martha Catherine DANIEL b 4 Oct1830 Sumne rCo, TN d 1 Mar 1912 Washington Co, AR. Their dau was Eleanora Elizabeth WHITE b16 May 1853 Greene Co, MO d 23 Nov 1926 Dade Co, MO m June 1870Miller Co, MO, Napoleon Preston WILLIAMS b 23 Feb 184!6 Greene Co, MO, d 29 Nov 1
Mildred Dotterer
mdotterer@ArkansasUSA.com
Submitted on Mon Jul 26 01:04:35 EDT 1999

FOUST, ROSE

I just went through a trunk that belonged to my Great Aunt Irene Foust Rose. She was a patient at the New Beverly TB Hospital in Knox County TN when she was a young woman but survived the illness. She had a scrapbook with several old photos of the Dr's, Nurses, and various patients. If you had a realtive that was at the TB Hospital send me their name and I will see if I have a photo of them. I can download a copy to anyone interested. Thanks!.
Sharon Earls
rosiemae@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jul 26 01:02:49 EDT 1999

MILDRED TATE PRATHER

Daughter of Otis Bennet Tate, Born 1901. Mildred was born around 1926. Currently living in retirement home in Louisville, Tenn. Area. Has Daughter: Gale Tate (Married-Name not available)
Dick Lord
dicklord@mindspring.com
Submitted on Sun Jul 25 14:14:56 EDT 1999

NEWCOM(B), NUCUM

I'm looking for info on William Newcom b.1813, ?VA. Married Louisa Smith 1/24/1839, in Knox Cty TN. They were in Knoxville thru the 1860census, but I lose them after that. Most of their children settle din Roane Cty TN. thanks Buz Newcomb.
Buz Newcomb
buznewc@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sun Jul 25 12:01:50 EDT 1999

RUTHERFORD

I am looking for anybody that has information on the RUTHERFORD family from Knox County. I am looking for a connection for a Robert RUTHERFORD, who live for a time in Hamilton Co., TN and married Ommie Burk, and had 3 children: Stephen, Pearl, and Lillie. Robert would have been born around 1873. I know Ommie was born in Walker Co., GA in 1879. The children were born in 1905, 1909, and 1911. I know all three children are deceased now. All are buried around Hamilton Co. ,TN. Can anyone help??
Carolyn Wilson
dwcw242@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 24 23:19:11 EDT 1999

ESTES, MORTON, IRWIN, AYRES, JAMES, RIDENOUR, JOHNSON, CRAIG, LONGMIRE, DAVIS,

Searching for Kimberley Estes (married name unknown) in Knox County. I am related to your family and would like to share some information. Please contact me at kat3946429@aol.com. Thanks so much.
Nina Morton T.
kat3946429@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 24 17:36:40 EDT 1999

Casada

Posted by Mildred Dotterer <mdotterer@ArkansasUSA.com> on Sat, 24 Jul 1999

Surname: CASADA, DOUGLAS

I have a David Jackson Casada born 1815 NC, raised KY, married Didama Douglas 1837 Murray Co, GA formerly of McMinn Co, TN and Spartanburg, SC, dau of Jesse Douglas and Sarah Ann____. Jackson and Didama moved to Dade Co, MO in 1848. Could he be of this family? We have been unable to tie him to the McMinn Casada's.

white & lusk

Posted by Mildred Dotterer <mdotterer@ArkansasUSA.com> on Sat, 24 Jul 1999

Surname: DOUGLAS, YOUNG, DOYLE, WHITE, LUSK, DANIEL, WILLIAMS, SCOTT

DOUGLAS-Jonathan DOUGLAS b ca 1751 d 1840 Calhoun Co, AL m1 Mary YOUNG b 1773 d 1806 TN, m2 Elizabeth DOYLE. They had a son Thomas DOUGLAS b 25 Apr 1774 VA d 30 Oct 1830 m Nancy____. Thomas and Nancy had a dau Elizabeth DOUGLAS b 4 Apr 1803 prob Knox Co, Tn d 5 Jan 1837 prob Greene Co, MO m 24 Feb 1820 Knox Co, TN Abraham Denton WHITE b 24 Apr 1790 Burke Co NC d 5 Feb 1868 Miller Co, MO. (Abraham is the son of Joseph WHITE d May 1798 Knox Co, TN who m Martha LUSK b 23 Apr 1747 d aft 1830, the dau of Samuel LUSK b ca 1718 Chester Co, PA d aft 1773 Rowan Co, NC m ca 1732 Caroline ____). Elizabeth DOUGLAS and Abraham Denton WHITE had a son Joseph Boliver WHITE b 27 May 1825 Knox Co, Tn d 10 May 1890 Washington Co, AR m 14 Sep 1848 MO Martha Catherine DANIEL b 4 Oct 1830 Sumner Co, TN d 1 Mar 1912 Washington Co, AR. Their dau was Eleanora Elizabeth WHITE b 16 May 1853 Greene Co, MO d 23 Nov 1926 Dade Co, MO m June 1870 Miller Co, MO, Napoleon Preston WILLIAMS b 23 Feb 1846 Greene Co, MO, d 29 Nov 1922 Dade Co, MO. Eleanora and Napoleon had Carrie Alice WILLIAMS b 5 Feb 1883 Miller Co, MO d 25 Mar 1967 St. Louis, MO. m 12 Jul 1878 Washington Co, MO, Isaac Newton SCOTT b 3 Nov 1858 Jasper Co, MO d 28 Apr 1936 Holly Co. (no state given).
There is more on the Scott line.

New Beverly TB Hospital

Posted by Sharon Earls <rosiemae@aol.com> on Sat, 24 Jul 1999

Surname: Foust, Rose

I just went through a trunk that belonged to my Great Aunt Irene Foust Rose. She was a patient at the New Beverly TB Hospital in Knox County TN when she was a young woman but survied the illness. She had a scrapbook with several old photos of the Dr's, Nurses, and various patients. If you had a realtive that was at the TB Hospital send me thier name and I will see if I have a photo of them. I can download a copy to anyone interested. Thanks!

Graham Family

Posted by Ron Bartholomew <ronbarth@aztec.asu.edu> on Fri, 23 Jul 1999

Surname: Graham

In the 1850 Knox Co census there is an Elizabeth Graham, evidently a widow, born about 1800 in VA who has sons Newton, Randolph, Thomas J and daughters Catharine and Nancy. I believe that she also had a son William and a daughter Margaret.

Does anyone have information on the this Graham family? Who was Elizabeth's husband? Any info on this family and their descendants/ancestry would be appreciated.

I have information on the descendants of Randolph that I would be happy to share.

Thank you.

Ron Bartholomew
ronbarth@aztec.asu.edu

COWAN

Posted by Cindy Henslee Stamps <bstamps@tenet.edu> on Fri, 23 Jul 1999

Surname: COWAN

Would like to make contact with anyone researching any of the COWAN brothers who were in Knox Co. before 1800. Am trying to find parents of my William Cowan, born 1800, probably in Knox Co., and his brother, Samuel C. Cowan, born 1805 in KNox Co. These two men spent most of their adult lives in Marion Co. TN. I have eliminated James and Samuel Cowan as their father, but am still interested in Nathaniel and William. There may have also been other brothers.

George-Crank

Posted by Greg George <ggsar@aol.com> on Fri, 23 Jul 1999

Surname: George

Hi Pete-I am searching for George`s in Knox County,Tenn.I believe a James George,ca.1795-1810 in Knoxville is a brother of my ancestor,Solomon George.
Solomon had a sister named Winifred who I believe had a connection with a Crank family.The Crank`s I`m thinking of were in Cedar Co.,Mo.but a couple of George`s moved to that area.Ca1850.
I`d like to talk to you some about these families.
Most Cordially,Greg George
Please e-mail me directly:Ggsar@aol.com

Scruggs/Cogdill

Posted by John Freeman <Helpintl@earthlink.net> on Thu, 22 Jul 1999

Surname: Scruggs, Cogdill

I'm looking for any info on a 1876 marriage between
James Alfred Cogdill b.Mar 16,1856 Knoxville and
Safroney Adline Scruggs b.Nov 7,1859 Knoxville.
They were in Knoxville thru 1888,having a few kids.
Any info would help!
Thanks John Freeman

Swatzell/Scott/Emory Family Names

Posted by David Scott <emtp@mindspring.com> on Thu, 22 Jul 1999

Surname: Swatzell, Scott, Emory

Just starting to trace my family on my mother's side. Below is a start if anyone can add.

My mother Gertrude F Swatzell (living) married my father Clyde Scott (deceased)
in Knox County, TN

My mother's parents were Ida Sarah Emery (deceased) and Lon Swatzell (deceased) and I believe they were married in Knox County also.

My mother's bro/sis are Paul Swatzell (deceased), John Swatzell (deceased), Ruth Price (living), and a sister I cannot remember the name of that is deceased.

I also know that my grandmother's brother was named Ben (or Benjamin) Emery.

Anything anyone can offer will be appreciated.

Brown/Fraker Connection

Posted by Ann Brown-Hicks <eaengland@juno.com> on Thu, 22 Jul 1999

Surname: Brown, Fraker

I am trying to find information on my g-grandmother, Susan E. Fraker. She was born in Knox Co.in 1851 and married my g-grandfather George Oliver Brown in Knox Co, 1872. Does anyone have any information on who her parents might be?
Seem to be at a dead-end with her.
Thanks,
Ann

William Lewis

Posted by Kathy wood <Lacasita@pacbell.nt> on Thu, 22 Jul 1999

Surname: Lewis, Wood

William Lewis born in Virginia 1775 Died in Know co 1858
Married to Charity Clayton Child Jessie Lewis born 6/1/1796 NC siws in 3/28/1890 Married Mary Thompson b 7/6/1815 child william lewis forn 11/30/1823 died in 1891 in knoxville

Another possible father for Brady Mayfield

Posted by Rev. Dr. Doug Showalter <dougshow@cape.com> on Wed, 21 Jul 1999

Surname: Mayfield

To the list of possible fathers for BRADY MAYFIELD noted in my previous post, please add the name of SAMUEL MAYFIELD, who is said to have been another son of the ROBERT MAYFIELD who died about 1817 in Chester District, SC.

Doug Showalter

found it

Posted by Gary Davis <tnpride98@hotmail.com> on Wed, 21 Jul 1999

Surname:

I found it
Here it is for anyone who needs the address.

McCarty Mortuary
4004 Holston Dr
Knoxville Tn. 37921

McCarty Mortuary/McCarty Chapel

Posted by Gary Davis <tnpride98@hotmail.com> on Wed, 21 Jul 1999

Surname: Davis

Hi can anyone give me an address or phone# for this Mortuary?

Gary Davis

Brady Mayfield and [son?] William C. Mayfield of Knoxville, TN

Posted by Rev. Dr. Doug Showalter <dougshow@cape.com> on Wed, 21 Jul 1999

Surname: Mayfield, Wolf, Cheatham, Price, Kennedy, Courtenay, Cruze, Davis, Sands, Rochester, Maranville, Milligan, Wilcox, Owens, Johnston, Tunnel

More on BRADY MAYFIELD of early Knoxville, TN, and [his son?] WILLIAM C. MAYFIELD. Does anyone have information on them and their families? Brady has been especially difficult to trace. Here are potential pieces of the puzzle which I've found so far:

1770-1780 Brady Mayfield was born [SC?]
1780-1784 Brady's wife was born [SC?]

1810 Pendleton Co., SC census [roll #61, p. 159] shows Brady Mayfield family with four girls under 10 and one boy 10-15. Other Mayfields in that county's census were: Abraham, Austin, Bryant, Edmond, Samuel, and Shuger [Ezekiel?].

1820 Brady Mayfield family does not appear in any Federal Census.
1820 Pendleton Co., SC census shows these Mayfield families: Abram, Archibald, Briant, Elijah, Samuel.
1820 Knox Co., TN census is lost.

1821-1822 Brady Mayfield appears in County Court records of Knox Co., TN, apparently as the defendant, who is found not guilty by a jury. Plaintiff is ANDREW LEABOTT. Other names are hard to read: LINDSEY WRIGHT, S?ITINY O?NBUY, and JANE L?OND who was allowed to give a deposition in Hawkins Co., TN. [January 5, 1821 and July 1-2, 1822]

1823 Horman Mayfield [a son?] held in Knox County jail. [Acts of TN 1796-1830]
1823 Brady Mayfield [possibly a different one or a son] signed a position, probably in Bedford Co., TN, with REUBEN MAYFIELD regarding the Rutherford and Bedford county line.

1824 MINERVA MAYFIELD [a daughter?] and CALVIN WOLF were married in Knox Co., TN [September 16]

1825 Brady Mayfield served as a bondsmen for the marriage of MALINDA MAYFIELD [a daughter?] to GEORGE CHEATHAM in Knox Co., TN. [April 7]
1825 MARIA MAYFIELD [a daughter?] and THOMAS PRICE were married in Knox. Co., TN. [November 17]

1830 Knox Co., TN census [roll #178, p. 315] shows Brady Mayfield family with one girl 10-15, two girls 15-20, one girl 20-30, one boy under 5, and one boy 5-10. There are no other Mayfields in this county's 1830 census.
1830 St. Clair Co., IL census show a Brady Mayfield family [a son?].

1834 MAHALA MAYFIELD [a daugher?] and JAMES PRICE were married in Knox Co. They named one son WILLIAM C. [March 8]

1840 Knox Co., TN census shows no Mayfields.

1850 Knox Co. TN census shows no Mayfields.
1850 Blount Co., TN census [adjacent to Knox Co.] shows a William C. Mayfield (age 24) living in the household with ARTHUR KENNEDY (age 24), his wife SARAH (age 21) and their daughter HESTER (age 1). [Was this William C. and the son of Brady?]

1854 WILLIAM MAYFIELD married MARGARET COURTENAY in Knox Co., TN. [January 4] The bondsman was George Cheatham. [Is this a first marriage of William C. Mayfield who married Sarah Cruze?]

1860 Knox Co., TN census shows no Mayfields.

1861 WILLIAM C. MAYFIELD married SARAH CRUZE in Knox. Co., TN. [September 12] William was born about 1826 in TN; his parents were born in SC. William and Sarah named their first child: Robert Brady Mayfield. [Sarah's father was ROBERT CREWS. Her mother was MARY ANN BURNHAM.]]

William and Sarah's children were:

--ROBERT BRADY MAYFIELD born about 1862 in Knoxville, who married MAGNOLIA DAVIS of Blount Co., TN, in Knox Co., 1886 [my line is traced through this couple]

--MARY L. J. MAYFIELD born about 1864, who married WESLEY SANDS in Knox Co., 1892

--LUCINDA J. MAYFIELD born about 1867, who married WILLIAM D. ROCHESTER in Knoxville, 1889

--JAMES HARVEY MAYFIELD born 30 September 1870 in Knox Co., who married MARY LEONA MARANVILLE in Knox Co., 1893

--NANCY MAYFIELD born August 1870 in Knox Co., who married WILLIAM R. MILLIGAN in Knox Co., 1890

--JOHN LAMAR(?) MAYFIELD born 16 September 1872 in Knoxville, who married GALENA H. WILCOX

--WILLIAM A. MAYFIELD born July 1875 in Knox Co., who married LOTTIE OWENS in Knox Co., 1896

--JOSEPHINE MAYFIELD born about 1878, who married ROBERT JOHNSTON

--SARAH E. MAYFIELD born August 1880, who married ____ TUNNEL.

1880 Knox Co. TN census shows William Mayfield and his family.

++++++++++
Although unsubstantiated thus far, one Mayfield researcher thought it very likely, based on Brady's 1810 SC location, that he was the grandson of ROBERT MAYFIELD [wife: SARAH] who was born about 1732 in Spottsylvania Co., VA and died about 1817 in Chester District SC.

Robert is said to have had children: Elisha, Abraham, Edmond, Ezekiel [Sugar], Allen, Obediah, Stephen, and Jonathan. The researcher noted that about the time Brady was born, some of Robert's children, such as Edmond, had sons whose names are unknown.

Robert himself is said to be the son of ABRAHAM MAYFIELD [wife: ELIZABETH] who was born about 1681 in Essex Co., VA and died 1778 in Granville Co., NC. Abraham himself is said to have been the son of ROBERT MAYFIELD [wife: SARAH] who was born about 1635/45 possibly in Gloucester Co., VA, and died 3 December 1714 in Essex Co., VA. Most say this Mayfield line came from England; others have suggested Germany.

I welcome any help in tracing Brady, William C., and their families. Thanks.

Doug Showalter

information

Posted by Julienne Bryant Small <bitus@aol.com> on Wed, 21 Jul 1999

Surname: Linden, Bryant

I'm searching for information about my paternal grandmother, Emma Linden Bryant, I'm not sure where she was born,but she was born on May 22, 1890. I do know her parents were Peter and Janie Linden according to her Social security records, and that she lived in Knox County,(Knoxville) TN. She had several children, my father being one. His name is Melvin Bryant, I'm not sure what his fathers name is, maybe Thomas. He was born in Middlesboro, Ky. Anyone having any information about my grandmother and her family please contact me at the above email address. I remember visiting Knoxville with my grandmother, maybe around the late fifties and there were several of her relatives still living there. I would really like to get in touch with this part of my family.

Murr Relations

Posted by Sonya Caudle <starling@sirius.com> on Tue, 20 Jul 1999

Surname: Enslow, Caudle, Bongard, Murr, Watkins, Wilbanks, Meise

Looking for Murr Relations. My great grandmother was Sarah Caldonna "Donna" Murr born March 6, 1880 in Blount County, TN. Some of the family stretched out into surrounding counties including Knox and Monroe Counties. Parents of Sarah Caldonna Murr are John Rankin Murr and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Russell.

Breakbill, Cruze, Thomas Connections

Posted by Barb (Thomas) Fitzmaurice <BLFITZMA@prodigy.net> on Tue, 20 Jul 1999

Surname: BREAKBILL, CRUZE, THOMAS

I would love to see more information on the children of John BREAKBILL and Ann THOMAS. I have the THOMAS family back to Jacob THOMAS, Ann's grandfather if you would like to see the family tree.

Rolen

Posted by Ann Fife <scadan@scrtc.blue.net> on Tue, 20 Jul 1999

Surname:

I am researching my Rolen-Rolins line and have a William E which is my direct ancestor who was married to Mary Kennedy and Nancy Fike would this be the same line as yours?

Rolings-Rolens-Rollins family

Posted by Ann Fife <scadan@scrtc.blue.net> on Tue, 20 Jul 1999

Surname: Rolings, Rolens, Rollins, Fike, Fikes

I am searching for information on William E Rollins who married Nancy Fike 2nd in Knox County TN on Oct 26,1859 and married Mary Kennedy 1st in Knox County TN Feb 1, 1844 in Knox County TN. Nancy was married to first Addison Fike? and had 5 children with him when Nancy and William E married he had 6 children. One of these children Mary married James William Mesker in Barren County KY any information will be appreciated.

Bethany Baptist Church

Posted by James Rice <jsrice@clemson.edu> on Tue, 20 Jul 1999

Surname:

This church is in Knox County, and not in Sevier County. I guess it is a common name. I was able to find it a couple of weeks ago, thanks to some nice people who responded to my query.

Roseberry Cemetery

Posted by Gary Davis <tnpride98@hotmail.com> on Tue, 20 Jul 1999

Surname: Stewart

I know he's the one who told me where it was.

Gary Davis

BRAKEBILL/CRUZE LINE

Posted by Don Sheridan <Don_Sheridan@proffitts.com> on Tue, 20 Jul 1999

Surname: BRAKEBILL, CRUZE, CREWS

I have information on Catherine and Margaret Brakebill, two daughters of John and Ann Thomas Brakebill. They married Cruzes in Blount Co., TN. I have their family lines.
Also, a Selana Brakebill married a William Cruze, son of Robert and Patsy Palmer Cruze. Robert the brother of James Matison Cruze who married Catherine Brakebill. Margaret Brakebill married John Cruze, a cousin of Robert and James.

ROSEBERRY CEMETERY

Posted by Don Sheridan <Don_Sheridan@proffitts.com> on Tue, 20 Jul 1999

Surname: ROSEBERRY, STEWART

Gary,
A good person to talk to about cemeteries in Knox county is Bob McGinnis. He is curator of the James White Fort in Knoxville as well as the Knox County Cemetery Historian. His e-mail address is: RMcgi81640@aol.com.

Don S.

Roseberry Cemetery

Posted by Gary Davis <tnpride98@hotmail.com> on Tue, 20 Jul 1999

Surname: Stewart

Thanks Don I've Already got the address from someone else on here. Thanks

Gary Davis

Bethany Baptist Church

Posted by Diann <KBkat@aol.com> on Tue, 20 Jul 1999

Surname: Thomas, Breeden

I wonder if this Bethany Baptist church is the same one which sits in the corner of Ball Hollow Rd in Sevier Co, Tn. If it is, our family (Thomas/Breeden) cemetery is further back Ball Hollow Rd, high upon a hill. My grandmother went to this church as a child and she was born in 1889.

CRUZE/WEBB

Posted by Don Sheridan <Don_Sheridan@proffitts.com> on Tue, 20 Jul 1999

Surname: CRUZE, WEBB

Betty,
I have been researching the Cruze line in Knox county for over 15 years and know that some Webbs and Cruzes married. What do you have on them? I believe they come down thru the William and Lucy Childress Cruze line. William's father was James Crews. Let me know.
Don Sheridan

Roseberry Cemetery

Posted by Don Sheridan <Don_Sheridan@proffitts.com> on Tue, 20 Jul 1999

Surname: ROSEBERRY

Roseberry Cemetery in next to Roseberry Baptist Church on Roseberry Rd. off Rutledge Pike in northeast Knox county.
Address: Roseberry Baptist Church, 2920 Roseberry Rd. Mascot, TN 37806. Phone: (423) 933-3831.
Don S.

1940's Telephone Directory

Posted by P Shuler <tleshul@aol.com> on Tue, 20 Jul 1999

Surname: Cox

Does anyone have or know where I can purchase a telephone book from the 1940's ( or 1950's) telephone book for Knoxville/Knox County?

COX / LAMB Marriage

Posted by Carol Florimonte <jcflorimonte@earthlink.net> on Tue, 20 Jul 1999

Surname: COX, LAMB, HARTMAN

I am doing genealogy on the Cox's that are connected with the LAMB's, and HARTMAN's from the Knoxville TN area. Mary Lamb, married William (SPUD) Cox, 1899, in Knox. Co. TN. Mary's sister Nancy Lamb married a Paris Hartman in Knox. Co. TN, also in 1899.

Carol Florimonte, from Ohio

Roberts

Posted by sharon Beard Simpson <grandmotherbear@webtv.net> on Mon, 19 Jul 1999

Surname: Roberts

My greatgrandmother was ALice Roberts Beard,b 7-15-1866,d 11-8-1942. She married David Jackson
Beard .Married 6-21-1888. Parents were Loyce R. Roberts b 6-22-1832 d. 10-23-1906 ,mother M. Elizabeth Franklinn b 1-8-1842 d 11-17-1900
If this is part of your family , please email me.

Surnames

Posted by Betty Evans Webb <sarahjames@aol.com> on Mon, 19 Jul 1999

Surname: MOREHEAD, DARDEN, ROBERTS, EVANS, CRUSE, MARRS, MCLARRIN, STANGE, ENGERT

My research for the above names started in surrounding counties in East Tennessee in the early eighteen hundreds.
Almost all of the above names were found in Knox County by the early nineteen hundreds if not before.
If you too are researching any of these names please get in touch with me.
Betty Webb

Burnham

Posted by Dennis Lancaster <dlancaster@voyager.net> on Mon, 19 Jul 1999

Surname: BURNHAM

Boy, I am not sure. I will have to delve further into this area and the different states. The rest of my family including the HOODs did move to those parts of Indiana after moveing from Knox co., TN Hmmmm....

BURNHAM UPDATE

Posted by Don Sheridan <Don_Sheridan@proffitts.com> on Mon, 19 Jul 1999

Surname: BURNHAM, CRUZE, HOOD, FORD

Dennis,
Found this in the "American Revolutionary War Pension Index":
Gurdin Burnham, b. 13 Feb. 1756 in East Hartford, CT. Moved to Charleston, SC after the American Revolution for 3 years, then to NC for 2 or 3 years, then to Powhatan Co.,VA for 3 years, returned to his fathers estate in East Hartford for 2 years, then to Buckingham Co., VA where he married and lived 3 years, then to Campbell Co., VA then to Wythe Co., VA, then to Wayne Co., KY, then to Knox Co., TN, then to Vigo Co., IN and in 1832 moved to Edgar Co., IL where he applied for his pension in 1833, in 1835 soldier and his wife moved back to Vigo Co., IN where he had 3 sons and a daughter living.
What do you think?

Don S.

BURNHAM FAMILY

Posted by Don Sheridan <Don_Sheridan@proffitts.com> on Mon, 19 Jul 1999

Surname: BURNHAM, CRUZE, FORD

Dennis,
Made some discoveries on the Burnhams this weekend. Mary Ann Burnham in the 1880 census states that he father was born in England and that she was born in Virginia. Also, their was a Hezekiah Burnham who married in Knox but shows up in the Vigo Co., IN census of 1830, as well as a Oron (Aaron?) Burnham and a Gurdin Burnham. Gurdin Burnham is in his 70s at the time of the 1830 census and in all probability is the father of Hezekiah and probably Sally and Mary Ann. If Sally was born in England about 1800 and Mary Ann was born in Virginia about 1804 they must have come to America between those two dates.
Are you related to the Fords of Knox Co.? My great-great-great grandmother was Martha Ford who married Daniel Murphy. Her father was Elisha Ford, Jr. He came to Tennessee from Virginia about 1838.
Let me hear from you.
Don S.

MONDAY Family of Knox CO.

Posted by Linda Fox <echslfox@pldi.net> on Sun, 18 Jul 1999

Surname: MONDAY, MERIT

William A. MONDAY was the father of: Joshua OWEN (b. Knox Co.), Nancy and Lorinda. No Mrs. Monday is mentioned in any paper work so far.

We are seeking any information about this family.

The family is found in Lawrence Co.,TN in 1839.

Thank You, L. Fox

Harriet Kitts

Posted by Earl M. Kitts <EKitts4333@aol.com> on Sun, 18 Jul 1999

Surname: Kitts

I have a Harriet Kitts, born 1862, married 7 mar 1896 to Bern Berry, Her father was Davidson Kitts.

Humphries

Posted by Bill Smith <WSmith6825@aol.com> on Sun, 18 Jul 1999

Surname: HUMPHRIES

Searching for anyone doing research on the Humphry family
in Knox or surrounding counties--This is the family connected to the Spindletop Oil thing---My research is for genealogy only

NORMAN

Posted by Lois Simpkins <simpkins@vol.com> on Sun, 18 Jul 1999

Surname: NORMAN

Hartwell Norman and wife Elizabeth Walker moved close to the Knox County / Anderson County line prior to 1850. Their children married and lived in both counties. I would like any information on the descendants of Hartwell Norman

Atchley/Mason

Posted by Kim Monaco <kimberleym@att.net> on Sun, 18 Jul 1999

Surname: Atchley, Mason, Gann

Trying to locate Cottena Ford Atchley presently in Knox County, Knoxville- address unknown

Great Granddaughter of Porter Mason, whose sister was Sarah CLister Mason Gann (my great great grandmother)

Granddaugher of Julie Moore
Daughter of Wilhemina Mason Ford

Thanks-
Kim

Maloneyville

Posted by Cindy Sheldon <saintsjohnandcindy@worldnet.att.net> on Sat, 17 Jul 1999

Surname: Ray

Does anyone know of a "facility" in Knoxville called Maloneyville? I have a copy of a 1939 funeral home record that states reason of death - insanity - and place of death - Maloneyville.

On the Knox Co Map there is a section called Maloneyville going way out Washington Pike. The road called Maloneyville Road intersects with County Hospital Road and there is mention of a section called Potters Field.

Does anyone know where I should look for more information.

William Henry Stewart

Posted by Gary Davis <tnpride98@aol.com> on Sat, 17 Jul 1999

Surname: Stewart, Stuart, Steward, Moore

Hi Im looking for info on relatives of William Henry Stewart
he is buried in Roseberry Cemetery in Mascot,Tennessee.
He is my Great-Grandad he married Nora Moore.(Nora Moore was
a full-blooded Cherokee.)

Gary Davis

McDONALD, McDANIEL and DAIL family

Posted by Patricia Greene-Jones <trpjones@oncentric.net> on Sat, 17 Jul 1999

Surname: McDONALD, McDANIEL, DAIL

Will in Knoxville, TN Aug 1829 of Reuben McDONALD list wife Rebecca and daughters Rachel (wed Solomon Skaggs), Nancy (wed Reuben DAIL), Jane (wed Abner DAIL), Mary "Polly" (wed William DYER), Susan, Ruth, Sally and sons William and John McDONALD. My ancestor Jane McDONALD (also found in records as McDANIEL) and her sister Nancy wed brothers. Would like to find out if the last name was McDONALD or McDANIEL. Any information would be appreciated.

Trent, Eliza - m 1874

Posted by Debi Remer <Steamdog@msn.com> on Sat, 17 Jul 1999

Surname: Trent, Clark

Hi:

I am trying to find information about Eliza A. Trent who on 9-30-1874 married Edwin R. Clark. This was Edwin's second marriage. Eliza then apparently raised her step-daughter, my ggranmother Mary Ollie Clark. This was in Knoxville.

6th Tennessee Infantry

Posted by Randall Peltier <RandyPel@AOL.com> on Sat, 17 Jul 1999

Surname: Gilson

Paula,

My great,great grandfather,Samuel L. Gilson was the person that you referred to in your message to Jeff.

Our information indicates that Gilson was an officer in company C and is buried with his family in Mars Hill cemetery in Bearden in the western part of Knox County.

I'm glad you shared your information with us. I was headed to Mars Hill cemetery this October to visit his grave.

Do you recall if his family is buried with him?

I will appreciate any information you might have on Gilson and the Tennessee 6th.

Thanks,
Randy Peltier

6th Tennessee Infantry

Posted by Paula Via <pvia@hypercon.com> on Fri, 16 Jul 1999

Surname: Moneymaker, Gilson

Jeff,
I am researching the 1st Tennessee Infantry (USA) and , in visiting cemeteries in the area, have come across a few of your 6th Tennessee soldiers. They are: Samuel L. Gilson, Company D, buried at Concord Masonic Cemetery, Knox County; Matthew Moneymaker, Company D, buried at Union Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery, Knox County; and James Moneymaker, Company D, buried at New Bethel Baptist Cemetery, Roane County. I have digital photographs of these military headstones if you would like them. Also, fyi, James and Matthew Moneymaker were members of Concord #30, Department of Tennessee and Georgia, Grand Army of the Republic. I happen to have the record books for this post (from my g-grandfather's possessions). There are other 6th Infantry men too: G. C. Davidson, Company D; William M. Dines, also Company D and B. F. Doughty, also Company D again. If you want more information, let me know.

Roseberry Cemetery: Mascot

Posted by Gary Davis <tnpride98@hotmail.com> on Fri, 16 Jul 1999

Surname: Stewart

Does anyone know the address of this cemetery?

Gary Davis

Burnham family of Knox Co., TN

Posted by Dennis Lancaster <dlancaster@voyager.net> on Fri, 16 Jul 1999

Surname: HOOD, WRINKLE, BURNHAM, BAKER, FORD

Hello Don. It is nice to hear from you. I have very little information on the Burnham family that married into the HOOD family. What I have is the name and a picture of Sally Burnham. She was married to Andrew HOOD on 10 May 1823 in Knox Co., TN. It is reported that she was born in England and I would approximate her birth date to be 1800. That would have made her 23 years old at the time of her marriage. The back of the photo states "She was the heir to the Birmingham England estate." Now that has not been varified by me as of yet. I am sorry that I could not be of much help. If you do come across any more information on this family from Knox Co., TN I would be ever so grateful.

Dennis Lancaster

Descendants of Mary Fox Kelley

Posted by Sally <Smoon107@aol.com> on Fri, 16 Jul 1999

Surname: FOX, KELLEY, HERRON, HATCHER, MAY, NEWMAN

Looking for descendants of MARY M. FOX KELLEY born oct. 23, 1842 TN. She married SAMUEL H. KELLEY in Knox Co.TN. June 16, 1869. She was the daughter of STEPHEN FOX 1820 NC. and AMANDA MAY 1820 TN.

CRUZE/MAYFIELD

Posted by Don Sheridan <Don_Sheridan@proffitts.com> on Fri, 16 Jul 1999

Surname: CREWS, CRUZE, MAYFIELD

Hi Doug,
It's been along time since we communicated. How is your research going? Glad to see your on line.
I'm still plugging away on the Cruze line in Knox County and would like to up date the Mayfield side with your line, i.e. children, marriages, births, ect.
Thought you might want to know James H. Mayfield passed away last December. I talked to him about a month before he died and he said his daughter, Cheryl Hawkins, had done some work on the Mayfields but I don't know how to get a hold of her she has an unlisted number. We might try going through her brother Kenneth who lives in Powell. Who else have you contacted here.
I've had several people who think that James Crews, Sarah Cruze Mayfields grandfather, was born in Dublin, Ireland and came to American with his father Walter (if Walter is indeed his father, here again we don't have any hard proof just speculation).
Let me know if you get any replies to your querie I've been in contact with Crews/Cruze desecendants in Florida, Oregon, California and Washington state.
Good to be back in contact with you.

Don Sheridan

5 Generation's DUNN Builders/Contractors>VA>TN; Knox Co.

Posted by Kathy Roberson <NdnGaGrl02@aol.com> on Thu, 15 Jul 1999

Surname: Dunn, Ford, Loggins, McDowell, Mohorn, Parker, Patrick, Rowland, Tallent, Talley, Wanamaker, Watson, Webb, Wilson, Wimpee

THANK YOU for the information on James C. DUNN (and family) of Knox Co., TN! I just stumbled across it and I'm so glad that I did! Since your info has assisted me so much, I have some information for YOU now! :) 5 Generations of DUNN men who were builders/contractors in the Knoxville, TN, and surrounding areas. Email me for additional family info if needed! Get ready..here we go..

Gen 1 -
William Dunn came to the United States from Bristol, England in a vessel named the "Woods" in the capacity of a cabin boy. He was about 14 yrs. old; (approx. 1765).

William Dunn settled in Virginia. For some time he operated a stage coach between Washington and Richmond. He enlisted in Captain Fairfax's(?) Virginia Company for the duration of the Revolutionary War. Captured by the British, he was given the option of serving with the British troops in this country or taking a chance on one of the British prison ships at Charleston, SC. He served with the British troops until the opportunity came to escape and rejoin his old command. He was present at the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, following which he was in charge of a large number of British prisoners who were sent over to Conyers (?). Later, William Dunn became a builder. (?'s mean some info unreadable)

Gen 2 - son of William DUNN (and migration to TN)

Thomas Dunn was a builder like his father, William Dunn. He was also known to be designer and carpenter since there were no architects in this time period.
From Virginia, he came to Tennessee and located in the fork of the Holston and French Broad (?) rivers. Later, he moved to the town of Knoxville. There he built the Hagen paper mill, west of Knoxville actually, in the Middlebrook Pike.

Gen 3 - son of Thomas DUNN

A home built by James C. Dunn still stands at the South west corner of West 5th Avenue and Jacksboro Street. James M. Dunn was born in this home as well as another architect by the name of Albert Baumann. The home prior to this which was occupied by the James C. Dunn family has now the Lawson McGhee Library standing upon its foundations. James C. Dunn also built a warehouse in Decatur, Alabama. The timbers used were cut around Knoxville, sawed and pressed here, then shipped by flat boats to Decatur.

In the records of his grandfather Dr. Fouche (?), Mr. W. B. Brownlow, realtor, recently found memorandum of a gift of $50.00 to James C. Dunn for "faithful service" in connection with the building of the Fouche home which was erected upon the site of Marvis (?) Mortuary. James C. Dunn also built the old 2-story brick building at the northwest corner of Gay and Union (Miller's store) which was occupied many years by a book store and printing shop owned by W.J. Ramage. When the demolition of the structure began, Mr. James M. Dunn purchased the brackets around the cornice (?) work and used them to decorate his own home at 1424 Armstrong Ave.

Gen 4 - son of James C. DUNN

James M. Dunn, son of James C. Dunn was a builder like the fathers before him. He built 5 homes in Knoxville, TN.
He learned the carpenters trade at age 14.
Upon the taking of this information (1927), James had been engaged in the contracting business for 51 years, having built some of the finest residences, business houses, and public buildings and factories in Tennessee as well as adjoining states. In 1920-21, he took his son
(Gen 5)Oscar Dunn as a business partner which creates quite a long line of family builders.
James' proudest possessions are carpenters tools which belonged to his grandfather. These include a plane and saw which are 150 years old or older.

Ramsey

Posted by Gary Davis <tnpride98@hotmail.com> on Thu, 15 Jul 1999

Surname: Ramsey

Hi my mothers maiden name was Ramsey My Grandad said they
Came from Banner Elk, North Carolina but I dont Know
exactly when. but our Ramseys were of Irish descent.

Gary Davis

Mayfield line including Brady

Posted by Rev. Dr. Doug Showalter <dougshow@cape.com> on Thu, 15 Jul 1999

Surname: Mayfield, Cruze, Davis, Baker, Armstrong, O'Bryan

I am seeking information on my Mayfield line. Unless noted otherwise, all events below took place in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.

WILLIAM C. MAYFIELD married SARAH ANN CRUZE 12 Sept 1861. She may have been his second wife. William's father may have been a BRADY MAYFIELD originally from (Pendleton Co.?) South Carolina. Sarah was the daughter of ROBERT CRUZE/CREWS, and she lived in the Vestal section of Knox Co. at the time of her death in 1917.

Their son, ROBERT BRADY MAYFIELD, was born April 1862. On 30 Nov 1886, he married MAGNOLIA (Maggie) DAVIS who was born in July 1866, the daughter of WILSON DAVIS and ESTHER MARANDA BAKER of nearby Blount Co., TN. (Maggie was a twin to her sister Caledonia who married Moses ARMSTRONG.)

Their son, JAMES GORDON MAYFIELD, was born on 7 March 1894, and married (second) DORA LENA O'BRYAN of Lyon Co., KY in Metropolis, IL on 12 January 1920.

I am appreciative of any help. Thanks.

Doug Showalter

Lockey Mitchell

Posted by Stuart Freeman <stuart@4link.net> on Thu, 15 Jul 1999

Surname: MITCHELL, JOHNSON

This is my line, let's compare notes!

PACK-FOSTER marriage (CA. 1848)

Posted by Patty Brock <rocky2@fuse.net> on Wed, 14 Jul 1999

Surname: PACK, FOSTER

Trying to find a marriage between James William PACK and Elizabeth FOSTER ca. 1848, give or take.
Both bride and groom born ca. 1826.
Appreciate any info. as I don't know where they were married.
Thanks.

Oscar William LaRue

Posted by Bill LaRue <dadlarue@aol.com> on Tue, 13 Jul 1999

Surname: LaRue, Westbrook, Willet, Logan, Lee

Searching for parents of OSCAR WILLIAM LARUE wife MAMIE OGLESBY, married in KNOX County, Tennessee in 1895.

Locky Mitchell

Posted by Stephanie Bevans <bubbalu@gte.net> on Tue, 13 Jul 1999

Surname: MITCHELL, JOHNSON, MEYERS, MCFETRIDGE

Looking for info. on family. Here's what I know:
Locky Mitchell born 1817 Knox Co., TN. Later married Vardaman Johnson (1838) Had daughter named Mary Jane.
Also-Ephriam McFetridge (b. early 1800's) married to Armanda Meyers. He was schoolteacher in eastern Tn. They had son named John Canada McFetridge.

William Watkins b 1805

Posted by Doris Fountain <DorisKF@ibm.net> on Tue, 13 Jul 1999

Surname: Watkins, Moore, Hart, Byerley, Dunkin, Green, Whitaker, Hooker

William WATKINS b 1805 TN married Knox CO, TN, Margaret Byerley/Bierley, dau. of Casper Byerley, Jr, of sC and wife Mary MOORE b ca1767. The wedding happened, according to family Bible, 1826 in home of parents who lived on French Broad River. Later Margaret and Wm. moved with Wm's brother Samuel, who had married Margaret's sister Lucy, to Ootewah, near Chattanooga. By 1852 my line had moved to Loudon, TN, area, where they intermarried with the Dunkin/Duncan, green, Whitaker, Hooker lines.

Wm. and Margaret's son wm. Douglas Watkins b 1843 married Nancy BROWN HART, daughter of George B. HART. Any further information on these families apprecizted. I have a massive file of related information to share.

BURNHAM

Posted by Don Sheridan <Don_Sheridan@proffitts.com> on Tue, 13 Jul 1999

Surname: BURNHAM, CRUZE

My gr-gr-great grandmother was Mary Ann Burnham Cruze. She married Robert Cruze/Crews in Knox Co. in 1823. She was born in Virginia about 1804. Is she a sister of Sally? She died after 1880 and is said to be buried in an Old Cruze cemetery in south Knox Co.
Also several Burnhams left Tennessee and went to Indiana as did several Cruzes'.

Cannon/Monday - Straw Plains

Posted by Alice <TNriogal@aol.com> on Tue, 13 Jul 1999

Surname: Cannon, Monday, Extine

I am seeking information on Mary Belle Cannon of Knox Co. I believe her to be the daughter of John Wallace Cannon b. 1851 in Knox Co and an unknown wife. John's father was Elbert Layfayette Cannon b. 30 Jan 1833 in Straw Plains, Knox Co. and married Eliza Ann Monday on 16 June 1853 in Knox Co.
I believe this Mary to be the wife of William Extine who came to Knoxville from Sylva, NC. I was told "Daddy took her to Sylva to live." I was also told "Momma's people came from Straw Plains." I have only begun my search for this line and could use any clues.

cemeteries

Posted by Gary Davis <tnpride98@hotmail.com> on Tue, 13 Jul 1999

Surname:

Try CALVARY CATHOLIC CEMETERY I found it on the tngenweb.org
tombstone transcription project.no one your looking for
is listed online but you can e-mail the guy who submitted
the partial listing. I hope this helps!

Gary Davis

Reed and Lakey query

Posted by Kristy Newman Rochat <dracula21k@aol.com> on Mon, 12 Jul 1999

Surname: REED, LEVI, NEWMAN, LONG, MAPLES, ATCHLEY, CATLETT

Hello,Kenneth,

I am afraid that I can't help you very much about Nancy Reed and William Lakey (sp?). I have very little info on my side of the Reeds on my father's side of the family (Newman). I'll sure let you know if I come across those names in my researching in the future. Good luck!

Kristy Newman Rochat

Nancy Reed & William Leakey

Posted by Kenneth M. Lakey <klakey@adams.net> on Mon, 12 Jul 1999

Surname: Blake, Beavers, Bray, Gillespie, Johnson, Lakey, Leakey, Mount, Reed, Slater, Scott

I am looking for information on Nancy Reed that married William Leakey about 1806 probably in Knox County, Tennessee. William Leakey was a member of Boyde Creek Baptist Church or as it was later known as Paw Paw Hollow Baptist Church. Any information on this Nancy Reed and her family will be appreciated. I have plenty of information on the Lakey Family that I will share

Thanks
Kenneth Lakey

klakey@adams.net

Lakey Family in Knox County, Tenn.

Posted by Kenneth M. Lakey <klakey@adams.net> on Mon, 12 Jul 1999

Surname: Beavers, Blake, Boyce, Bray, Gillespie, Johnson, Lakey, Leakey, Mount, Reed, Slater

Would like to exchange information on the Leakey/ Lakey family. If you can connect with
any of the below I would like to hear from you.

William Leakey born ca. 1728 in Prince George County, Maryland. He married Elizabeth
Bray. They had 10 Children, all born in Orange County, North Carolina (present day
Chatham County) Elizabeth b. ca. 1750; Joshua b.ca 1752; Jeremiah b.1753; John b.
1756:Sarah b. ca. 1757; Charity b. ca 1758;Ann b. ca 1759: William b. 1763 (my
g-g-g-grandfather: Eli and Levi (Twins) b.1765

Their Son William married Elizabeth Scott and had seven children. They were also all born
in Orange County, North Carolina. John b. 1781 (my g-g-grandfather; Sarah b. August 26,
1782; William b. ca 1783; Joshua b. ca. 1784; Elizabeth b. ca. 1785; Rebecca b. ca. 1786;
Rachel (Rhoda) b. ca 1787

Their son John married Nancy Reed and they had 5 children Elizabeth b. January 29,
1808 Knox County, Tennessee; William b. 1810, Purdy McNairy County, Tennessee;
James b. 1812 Warren County, Tennessee; John Lakey b.July 28, 1813 Warren County,
Tennessee (My G-Grandfather, change his name to LAKEY); Rhoda b. ca 1814 Warren
County, Tennessee

John Lakey married Malinda Beavers and they had 11 Children, He was a Methodist
Minister. Mary Elizabeth b. July 31, 1839 Gallatin County, Illinois; Martha Jane b. August
13, 1841, Purdy, McNairy County, Tennessee: Hariet Frances b. July 22, 1843 Purdy;
McCager b. November 14, 1845 Gibson County, Tennessee (My Grandfather);
Ruth Ellen b. February 19, 1848 Galatia, Illinois; Thomas Reed b. March 15, 1850
Galatia, Illinois; Henry Webber b. August 24, 1852 Galatia; Cynthia Catherine b.
September 20, 1852 Galatia: Emily Clemintine b. May 16, 1857, Galatia: Margaret Alice
b. February 23, 1859, Galatia: Elvira Ann b. May 1, 1863, Galatia

McCager Lakey married Mary Frances Blake had 13 children, He also was a Methodist
Minister. Martha Jane b. June 19, 1868 near Galatia, Saline County, Illinois; Rosa Ann b.
September 9, 1869 Williamson County, Illinois: Ruth Ellen b. November 3, 1870
Williamson County, Illinois; Vanilla b. August 21, 1873 Williamson County; Emma E. b.
June 6, 1876, Williamson County: Minnie Susan b. March 23, 1879 Kingman County,
Kansas; Malinda Rachel b. October 16, 1880 Kingman County; William Levi b. May 24,
1882, Kingman County, Kansas; John and Edgar (Twins my father) b. October 30, 1883
Kingman County, Kansas; Rebecca b. February 2, 1885 Kingman County, Kansas: Bertha
May b. November 21, 1887, Kingman County, Kansas; And Florence I. b. May 14, 1889

Edgar Lakey married Bertha Boyce had three children, Everett Boyce b. May 28, 1914
Sandusky, Iowa; Kenneth (myself) M. B. June 25, 1916, Dodge City Kansas; and Gilbert
M. b. March 25, 1919 Dodge City, Kansas. After the death Bertha, Edgar married Emily
Fortner and had a daughter, Dorothy Emily b. in Quincy Illinois

Kenneth M. Lakey married Lola Mae Slater had 2 Children Richard Boyce and Judith Ann
both born in Quincy Illinois

Kenneth M. Lakey

klakey@adams.net

Lousia Ray

Posted by Bill Ray <Flintshire@bigfoot.com> on Mon, 12 Jul 1999

Surname: Ray, Laycock, Lakins, Lacock

I am looking for information on a Lousia Ray born 1822 near Knoxville, Tennessee. She married Wiley Lakins/Lacock/Laycock in Claiborne County, Tennessee in 1838. They lived in Claiborne County until after the 1850 census.

Parents of F.M. Copeland

Posted by Elizabeth Parker <tuchiep@aol.com> on Mon, 12 Jul 1999

Surname: COUPLAND, COPELAND

Seeking the parents of Francis Marion COUPLAND/COPELAND who was born abt 1830, m Mary Ann Bayless o8 March 1854 in Knox county,d bef 1880. Their children were Melissa b. 1856, Andrew D. Copeland b. 1859, Charles Francis b. 1864, William Oliver Copeland b. 1868 ( my Great grandfather )who married Cleopatra Ledgerwood. Any help with the Copeland family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

JOHN MANN 1830 Roane Co

Posted by Jim Mann <jmmm_52@yahoo.com> on Mon, 12 Jul 1999

Surname: MANN

You are correct. JOHN MANN was in Roane Co. during this time, and later (about) 1850, took his family to Texas. We have the lineage from this JOHN N. MANN of Roane Co. to present times. The JAMES MANN , whom I referred to in my original message was the father of JOHN N. MANN. JAMES MANN came from ORANGE Co. NC, but I do not know his date of birth nor his father.

Riley Cowan

Posted by Paul Moore <paulmo@prodigy.net> on Mon, 12 Jul 1999

Surname: Cowan, Campbell, Roberts

I am looking for information on Riley cowan b: 1803 in Knox County, d: Newton County, Arkansas.(His Father was Samuel cowan born in Virginia) Had a daughter named Elizabeth A. Cowan who married Cyrus A. Campbell. Elizabeth b: 1838 in Mississippi d: Johnson county, Arkansas. Cyrus and Elizabeth had a daughter Mary Emeline Campbell b: 1870 in Johnson County, Arkansas. Mary Emeline Campbell married John Roberts (born in Kentucky) about 1886.

If you have any information on any of these individuals, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Thank you,

Paul Moore

Family of John Breakbill & Ann Thomas

Posted by Kitti Riggins <rkrrig@flash.net> on Sun, 11 Jul 1999

Surname: Breakbill, Brakebill, Thomas

I am related to John Breakbill who married Ann Thomas (who you say is the daughter of Adam and Ann Thomas). I have information on the descendants of John and Ann Breakbill. Please let me know if you would like this information.

Washington NIXON - Tennessee Convict

Posted by Lynda Raitala <lyndarat@yahoo.com> on Sun, 11 Jul 1999

Surname: NIXON

Is anyone searching for information on Washington NIXON of Georgia?

Washington Nixon, age 27, born in Georgia, occupation: cabinett [sic] maker. Convicted of horse stealing by a court in Knox County, and sentenced to 3 years in the Penitentiary. Received Nov. 12, 1844 and discharged Sept. 23, 1847. Notes: pardoned under the act of 1836. Number in ledger 86: 743.
---------
Taken from "Tennessee Convicts: Early Records of the State Penitentiary", Charles A. and Tomye M. Sherrill, Vol. 1, 1831-1850, Pub. Tenn 1997

cemetaries

Posted by Shirley Holdahl <erling.holdahl@gte.net> on Sun, 11 Jul 1999

Surname: Fitzgerald, Swain, O'Connor, Bailey

My great grandfather, Michael Edward Fitzgerald, and Grandfather, Joseph Cyrus Fitzgerald are supposed to be buried in a cemetary in or near Knoxville. Since they were Catholics, I assume they are in a Catholic cemetary. Does anyone know of any catholic cemetaries in Knox county. I am trying to figure out when they died. Thanks so much.
Tennesse is the best!

Burchfield, James &

Posted by Nancy Nelson <tenc@aol.com> on Sat, 10 Jul 1999

Surname: Burchfield, Young, McAmis, Casada

I'm seeking information on James M Burchfield & Ellen F Young, married in Knox Co Dec 24, 1883. According to the Knox Co 1900 census, he was born Sept 1861, she April 1863. This James may be the son of Madison Burchfield and Nancy McAmis Casada Burchfield of Claiborne County. His middle name could be Madison or Martin.

I have lots of Burchfield and McAmis information to share. If I'm wrong about who James M is, I'd appreciate knowing that.

MANN ROANE CO.

Posted by challon mann gintz <challong@hotmail.com> on Sat, 10 Jul 1999

Surname: MANN, KEY, HUGHES

I looked today at the Book Index of the 1830 Census and found a John MANN in Roane co. All I can tell you is that there were 3 males and 3 females in house. But this is all I have found.

HOOD/RULE information

Posted by Dennis Lancaster <dlancaster@voyager.net> on Sat, 10 Jul 1999

Surname: HOOD, BURNHAM, WRINKLE, FORD, BAKER

In reponse to your question about a Nancy HOOD to a Mr. RULE. I do have a 1850 Knox Co. TN Census that lists the following
Rule, John 49 farmer born VA

Nancy 49 TN

Margaret 20 TN

Samuel 18 TN

George 16 TN

Catherine 13 TN

Caleb 11 TN

Anna 9 TN

John 5 TN

Aaron 3 TN
Hood, Anna 89 VA

I also have Knox Co., TN Marriages that lists Nancy HOOD married to John RULE on August 3, 1826 and then another Nancy HOOD married to George W. Childress on Sept 15, 1877

At this point, that is all that I have on the Nancy HOOD that you may be looking for.

Foster

Posted by Alice Foster Blevins <TNriogal@aol.com> on Fri, 09 Jul 1999

Surname: Foster

Many Foster in this area came from DeKalb Co TN. Check out their site.
Good Luck

Lones.Whitman

Posted by Randall Peltier <RandyPel@AOL.com> on Fri, 09 Jul 1999

Surname: Lones, Whitman

My records indicate that George Henrich (Henry)Lones Jr. Married Bethena (Betheny) Whitman on December 23, 1819 in Knoxville, Knox County Tennessee.

Henry Lones Jr. was born Feb. 3. 1794 in Knoxville...died Oct. 14. 1865. Both are burried in the Lones cemetery in Knoxville. Sorry, I don't have any more records on her. I understand that a Robert McGinnis did some research in 1976 on Knox County cemeteries. He reported that the Lones cemetery on Weisgarber Road near Londontown Apartments had been lost.

You might try the McClung Historical Collection in Knoxville for more information on the family.

David Chadwell Taylor

Posted by Shirley Taylor <taylordk@ix.netcom.com> on Thu, 08 Jul 1999

Surname: Taylor

David Chadwell Taylor, died in Knox co. Feb. 1934-He was married to Thursa Jane Baker who also died in Knox co- they are buried at Mt. Harmony Church site. I would like to contact anyone related to this family. He was the son of Ezekiel and Nancy Taylor-I have not been able to find any of these relatives. He was a brother to my ggrandmother and I would appreciate hearing from any of his descendants.--Thank you, Shirley Taylor

Gibbs in Knox Co

Posted by Gigi Gibbs <gibber3118@msn.com> on Thu, 08 Jul 1999

Surname: Gibbs

Don't know if William is connected to the Nicholas Gibbs family but I'd love to find out! Would appreciate any suggestions/tips you might have on the Nicholas Gibbs' or other sources for Knox Co I could check to find out if there is a connection.

Gibbs in Knox Co

Posted by Gigi Gibbs <gibber3118@msn.com> on Thu, 08 Jul 1999

Surname: Gibbs

Don't know if William is connected to the Nicholas Gibbs family but I'd love to find out! Would appreciate any suggestions/tips you might have on the Nicholas Gibbs' or other sources I could check to find out if there is a connection.

STARR, Elizabeth in Knox Co.

Posted by Barbara Cline <gbovols@aol.com> on Thu, 08 Jul 1999

Surname: STARR

STARR, Elizabeth, married Eli Lamb around the 1850's in
Knox Co., TN. Eli was killed during the Civil War and is
buried at Old Gray Cemetery. I need information on the
family of Elizabeth Starr.

lonas

Posted by Milton Doles <m_doles@yahoo.com> on Wed, 07 Jul 1999

Surname: lonas

I have knox county Lonas'. Nathan Kelly married Nancy Lonas(Lones) in 1819 in Knox county. The Mormon church has several histories available on the Lonas family.

Elisha Hall/Alse DePriest

Posted by Peggy Lovelace Contreras <plc@proaxis.com> on Tue, 06 Jul 1999

Surname: Hall, DePriest

Need any info on Knox County Halls. My ancestor was ELISHA HALL b. 1773; m. 1795 Knoxville to ALSE DEPRIEST, daughter of Wm DePriest & Judith Austin.

Hood/Rule

Posted by Jeri Garner <JeriGarner@aol.com> on Tue, 06 Jul 1999

Surname: Hood, Rule

I have a Nancy Hood m Joshua Rule in 1826, Knox Co. TN. Would love to know more about the HOOD family.

Jeri

LOST RELATIVE

Posted by PAULA STEPHENS <Pauliestep@aol.com> on Mon, 05 Jul 1999

Surname: HICKEY

IF ANYONE KNOWS THE WHEREABOUTS OF MIKE HICKEY. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I HAVE NOT SEEN HIM IN ABOUT A YEAR. HE LIVES IN WEST KNOXVILLE. THANK YOU SO MUCH!P.S. THE OTHER E-MAIL ADDRESS IS INCORRECT. THIS IS THE CORRECT ADDRESS.

LOST FRIEND

Posted by PAULA STEPHENS <Pstep@aol.com> on Mon, 05 Jul 1999

Surname: HICKEY

SEARCHING FOR MIKE HICKEY. IN KNOXVILLE, TN. LIVES IN WEST KNOXVILLE. WHERE? HAS ANYONE SEEN HIM? I HAVEN'T SEEN HIM IN ABOUT A YEAR. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE SEEN HIM. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

KELLER BUILDING

Posted by PAULA STEPHENS <Pauliestep@aol.com> on Mon, 05 Jul 1999

Surname: KELLER

KELLER BUILDING-DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE. IF ANYONE HAS ANY HISTORY ON THE KELLER BUILDING DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. WHAT YOU KNOW. WOULD LIKE HISTORY AS FAR BACK AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Inf. needed

Posted by Sue Lynch <suelynch@xtn.net> on Mon, 05 Jul 1999

Surname: Gunter, Backus

I'm looking for Milda Elizabeth Gunter. She married a Backus. Was living in Knox Co., Tn. in 1970

Karns Family

Posted by Larry Karns <882ldk@vincennes.net> on Mon, 05 Jul 1999

Surname: Micheal Karns, Henry Karns, Harris Karns

Iam looking for any information on Michael Karns -Born-unkown. Died-Nov.1815. Buried in Knox County, Tennessee. Michael had 9 Children. I need information on Henry Karns Born Dec.16,1781--Died Oct.26,1855. I need information on Henry's Wife Elizabeth-- Born unkown,-Died June 20,1845. I need to know what her name was before she married. I need to know where Henry and Elizabeth are Burried. Henry had 9 children I need information on all of them. One of Henry's children was Harris Karns. Harris had a small child died and was buried in Powell Station Cemetary. Can any one tell me where thisCemetary is? She died in March 27,1858. Larry Karns 882ldk@vincennes.net

James Higgins Edington

Posted by C.W. Edington <sedington@cconnect.net> on Mon, 05 Jul 1999

Surname: Edington

James Higgins Edington was my Ggrandfather. He should be in the Descendant Chart which I sent you of my family. He enlisted in the Union Army from Knox County at the same time that your James Marshal, William H. and Robert H. Edingtons enlisted and was convicted of desertion along with them. He was discharged honorably in 1865 at Nashville.

Pair records

Posted by Elayne Pair Gibbons <epg51@aol.com> on Sun, 04 Jul 1999

Surname: Pair, Pear, Pare, Par, Paire

Try looking here. This site contains both resources, and compiled histories.

WHITE/LUSK

Posted by Loretta Haack <lhaack@utk.edu> on Sat, 03 Jul 1999

Surname:

I am a descendant of Joseph White and Martha White
Lusk through their daughter Ruth. The White
children were born in North Carolina, not Knox County.
Joseph and Martha moved to the Territory South of
the Ohio about 1790 before the formation of Knox
County or the State of Tennessee. He died in 1793.
Martha Lusk was born in PA.

COLBAUGH

Posted by Sandi Hackney <STHackney@aol.com> on Sat, 03 Jul 1999

Surname: COLBAUGH

I'm searching for information on George Washington Colbaugh. I understand he moved to Knox County in the early 1800s. Thank you

ATKERSON / BOLTON

Posted by Sandi Hackney <STHackney@aol.com> on Sat, 03 Jul 1999

Surname: ATKERSON, BOLTON

I'm searching for information on William Atkerson who was born in Knox County about 1819. He married Nancy Bolton (also of Knox County) in 1838. Thank you.

Surname - DREW

Posted by Stephanie King <VAKS2204@aol.com> on Sat, 03 Jul 1999

Surname: Drew, Robinson

David Drew born 3-1860 married Mary (no maiden name known) born 7-1864 had 3 children Ulysses -DOB 5-1886 (my gggrandfather), Charles -DOB 3-1884, and Willie -DOB 1-1888 (this is a female). I have a 1923 city directory stating that Charles, Ulysses, and their mother Mary lived in Knoxville, Knox County. Ulysses married Cora Robinson and gave birth to my grandfather Herman Thomas Drew born 1908. The Drew's orginally lived in Chattanooga, TN Hamilton County. According to the city directory I first find them arriving in Knoxville in 1923. If there is anyone that may have any information on the DREW/ROBINSON families it would be greatly appreciated. Thank Youl

Knox County Clapp family

Posted by Paula Griffin <dwec@charlotte.infi.net> on Sat, 03 Jul 1999

Surname: Clapp, Booker, Bond, Carden, Dyer, Hankins, DeVault, Kelly, Walker, Epps

I am looking for more information or connections to this CLAPP family line:
John Ludwig CLAPP III, Wife Barbara came to Knox County early 1800's Their son George (b. abt. 1807) married Mary WALKER, the daughter of Daly WALKER. Daly's wife may have been Drusilla EPPS.
George and Mary's son James Maynard CLAPP married 1)Margaret DEVAULT in 1861 and 2) Edith or Eady HANKINS in 1875. James died in 1923.
James and Eady's son Jesse Floyd CLAPP married Hattie BOOKER, the daughter of Lee BOOKER and Alice KELLY. Alice remarried after the death of Lee, I don't know his name.
Jesse remarried Stella Loy Thompson after the death of Hattie.

SANDERS/EATON

Posted by Patricia Butler <butler4@frontiernet.net> on Fri, 02 Jul 1999

Surname: SANDERS, EATON, SMITH, BUTLER, RINGMAN, BROCK, GREEN

Anyone with the last name SANDERS or EATON that live in KNOX County or surrounding area's please e-mail me at butler4@frontiernet.net thanks- Trish Butler

Browne, Wade, Belle Isle, Nelson, Naeve

Posted by Tracy Browne <tracybrowne@mindspring.com> on Fri, 02 Jul 1999

Surname: Browne, Wade, Belle Isle, Nelson, Naeve

My paternal great grandparents were Isaac and Elizabeth Andes Browne of Maryville, TN near Knoxville. I am interested in any information regarding the Andes family, the Browne family, the Belle Isle family, the Nelson family or the Naeve family. Isaac and Elzabeth had a son William Benjamin Browne who married Pearl Wade. Their son, Wade Andes Browne married Evelyn Belle Isle. It is my understanding that Pearl Wade's family had a surname Naeve (from Asheville, NC).

I have just recently begun to search for records so would appreciate any information available.

Coats family info needed

Posted by Lisa <lisafromsagnaw@webtv.net> on Thu, 01 Jul 1999

Surname: Coats

I am looking for info on the Coats family.I am trying to locate my dad Henry Ovid Coats.Or any of his relatives.I was tpld that his parents were Denver and Cosma Coats.My mother meet my dad in Knoxsville Tennessee when she was there visiting her brother and wife.I was told he may have brothers named glen,marvin and lawrence.And sisters namrd wanda and vivian.He and my mother were maried i Maryville Tennessee.Please any info e-mail me at lisafromsaginaw@webtv.net

Still Family

Posted by Marcia Witthoft <stpeter@flash.net> on Thu, 01 Jul 1999

Surname: Still, Staley, Ragsdale

Searching for information on James Manson Still Sr. M. Vivien Eyler Staley. Lived in Knoxville in Knox county at 209 Leonard Place in the 1940's and 50's. Father was Isham Manson Still, married Cynthia Churchill Ragsdale 2-11-1880. Any help appreciated and can share recent family info.
Marcia

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