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Rhea County, Tennessee
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Second Quarter, 1999



POOLE

Looking for any information on Lorenza Dow Poole who was sheriff ofRhea county in 1932. Especially need his parents names and wherethey came from. His parents were my ggrandparents.
Helen Poole Lillard -- 9319 Somerset Dr, Ooltewah, TN 37363
Helillard@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 30 21:48:12 EDT 1999


WILLIAM BURTON BARGER

Was married 12-24-1905 to Minnie Riggs am looking for any informationon this family before they moved to wva about 1920. have no info onminnie riggs would appreciate any help
cheryl Barger
bargerea@kih.net
Submitted on Wed Jun 30 21:37:52 EDT 1999


QUINN, SECREST, HAYES

I'm searching for information about Nancy Malinda Secrest marrried toMorris O. Quinn in 1850. Also her death date and burial place. Hethen married Sophia Ann Hayes. I would like information about herdeath and place of burial. Also any information about their children.I will glad to share what I have on this family
Sherry Lee Edwards
fde@mindspring.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 30 00:34:34 EDT 1999


HILL

I am attempting to learn more about my ancestor's. My grand father isRev. William A.(Abel) Hill Also known as DOC Hill. His Father isWilliam R. (I think the middle initial is R) Hill
Terry L. Hill -- 330 Vera Drive, Spring City, TN 37381
TeryHill@mailexcite.com
Submitted on Tue Jun 29 20:48:23 EDT 1999


LEWIS, CULVAHOUSE

find the marriage records for Mynott (sp?) LEWIS and unknown womanCULVAHOUSE for date and names of couple
Courtney Lewis Ruthven
courtney@pmhm.com
Submitted on Mon Jun 28 21:39:02 EDT 1999


BALLARD, DAY

Charles P Day born 20 Dec 1874 died 1 Jan 1932buried Smith- WilkeyCem Rhea Co Tn md 8 May 1897 Pearl E Ballard born 16 April 1879 died6 July 1934 their children:1. Cleo Day born 18992. Amanda Day born 19033. Will Day born 19024. Pearl Day born 19135. Charles Day born 1915Thank for any information
Wendell G Walker -- RR# 1, Box 152, Pieville, TN 37367
buckwalker@webtv.net
Submitted on Sun Jun 27 23:29:37 EDT 1999


BLEVINS

I am searching for traces of Rufo W. Blevins of Spring City. Ibelieve his wifes name was Eda. Rufo moved back to Spring City fromLake Creek, TX sometime in the 1st quater of this century. I believehe was a barber.
Alton Blevins
vab78230@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Jun 26 17:48:40 EDT 1999


SMITH

SMITH AND COTTRELL
yvonne
ywoman@yahoo.com
Submitted on Mon Jun 21 17:46:16 EDT 1999


CHASTAIN, WILLIAM JOESPH

I am looking for my great, great grandfather Joesph William CHASTAIN. I know he was born in Tennessee About 1870-1880. He had a child in1904. He married Bithey Hooper also from Tennessee. Anyinformation on him or his family would be greatly appreciated. Lisa
Lisa Rands
rands@vegas.infi.net
Submitted on Sun Jun 20 21:55:37 EDT 1999


SAVANNAH JOLLY MCCLENDON

I am looking for information on Savannah Jolly McClendon. She wasborn in the Wolf Creek Community. She was born in 1849. Her deathcertificate is not available, so I am searching for help on learningwho her parents were. I know she lived with the family of WILLIAMJOLLY & NANCY DEATHERIDGE JOLLY. If anyone has any info, pleasecontact me. Thank you.
Laura Lynn
dixiegirl@prodigy.net
Submitted on Fri Jun 18 00:06:58 EDT 1999


BEDWELL,CHARLIE

I am interested in any history on the bedwell family that lived inrhea county in the early 1800's.I know that he was cherokee.
badders
tbadders@bscn.com
Submitted on Thu Jun 17 23:49:08 EDT 1999


BEDWELL,CHARLIE

charlie bedwell ,william jennings bedwell
badders
tbadders@bscn.com
Submitted on Thu Jun 17 23:26:13 EDT 1999


GROSS, CONNALLY AND YOUNG

George GROSS married Lucinda JOHNSON in Rhea County, TN 20 Nov 1835 On the 1870 Census for Marshall County Alabama George age 69, Lucindaage 66, Isaac GROSS age 39 (who siged the Marriage Bond for mygreat-grandparents John Edward YOUNG and Ann Elizabeth CONNALLY ofMarshall County, AL in 1869), William Gross age 29 and David Grossage 19. Johns Edward YOUNGS parents were Robert YOUNG and Cassa AnnHENDRY who married 30 Jul 1835 in Washington County, TN. I believethat Isaac Gross is somehow related to John E. Young. Any informationwould be appreciated on the GEORGE GROSS family and ROBERT YOUNGfamily of TN.
Sue Bumerts
bumerts@ix.netcom.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 16 11:08:31 EDT 1999


HAYES, THORNTON

There was mention of a wood road through Roane/Rhea county, Tn.,built 1785 and operated past 1835. What do they mean, a "plankroad"? Where did the road go to? Are there pictures (or history) ofit? And is there available the names of men who built it? I amlooking for Hayes and Thornton in Roane/Rhea County, Tn.
Dorothy
dottur@ptsi.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 14 14:03:40 EDT 1999


MCCLANAHAN, KATHARINE

Searching for family of Katharine McClanahan, born 1832, who married John Cooley in 1851, Meigs Co.
DonnaBray
Braydon@webtv.ne t
Submitted on Tue Jun 8 13:33:12EDT 1999


GAMBLE

William Gamble was born about 1816 probably in Rhea or Knox Co. Ineed confirmation of his father and Mother. The line leads toAugusta, Co. Va. and on to Northern Ireland.
D. Lamar Gamble -- 2305 C-2 South McDuffie Street, Anderson, SC 29624-3815
dixielg@carol.net
Submitted on Fri Jun 11 23:02:20 EDT 1999


WIGGINS, PHILLIPS, WILKIE OR WILKEY, ENIX

Looking for any info on these surnames. They are my grandparents andg-g-grandparents. Please e-mail me. Gloria
Gloria Guffey
gguffey@netdirect.net
Submitted on Thu Jun 10 02:28:55 EDT 1999


LAYMAN, LEMON. LEMMONS

William LAYMAN, born 1800-1810, was on the 1830 and 1840 Rhea Co.census. I seek to determine the identity of his parents. I haveinformation to exchange.
Earl R. Layman
elayman814@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Jun 6 17:39:44 EDT 1999


WILSON-MORRIS

Looking for any information on anne elizabeth Wilson who marriedissac Morris on 5-22-1832 in knox co,tenn. She was supposed to be 3/4cherokee indian.
Louise Hickey -- 381 Hilleary Street, Spring City, TN 37381
shickey1@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sun Jun 6 01:15:27 EDT 1999


PHARISS,DYER,SEARS.

HUGH L PHARISS son of ROBERT Phariss & NANCY DYER married MARGARETSEARS daughter of WILLIAM SEARS MARGERT was full blood CherokeeIndian that was written in the family bible. Anyone havinginformation on SEARS or PHARISS would love to hear from you.
Mary Wetwiska
marylou@nstar.net
Submitted on Sat Jun 5 11:33:03 EDT 1999


PRATER

John Thomas PRATER, SONS, Charles Lee, Walter, Carl, John, Gideon.Carles born in Dayton, Tenn., 1878. John Thomas PRATER had some Cherokee ancestry. I am not sure when they all moved to Okla.
Ron Owen -- 50 Freemark court , Oakley, CA 94561
Kramer1k1@Earthlink.net
Submitted on Sat Jun 5 07:54:08 EDT 1999


RENO, WETHERBEE, HOUSER, CRANMORE, OLDHAM

Am looking for any information on these names. WILLIAM RENO marriedMARY CATHERINE CRANMORE probably around 1870. Their daughter MARTHA ELIZABETH RENO married WILLIAM WETHERBEEaround 1900. Martha was mymaternal grandmother. DAVID R. OLDHAM married ADDIE ALICE ROGERSaround 1865. Their daughterBERTHA was myfather's mother. She was born in 1897 and married JOE HOUSER/HOWSERin RHEA county in 1914. Need parents ofDAVID R. OLDHAM AND ADDIE ALICE ROGERS especially. Any informationwould be greatly appreciated. I know that mostof them lived in CRANMORE COVE on Dayton Mt.
Louise Pelton
loupel@bright.net
Submitted on Fri Jun 4 23:42:36 EDT 1999


JAMES SHELTON, MARY JANE RICE

I am the gggrandson of JAMES and JANE (RICE)SHELTON, James(born 1820)Jane (born 1836). Moved to Rhea co prior 1870, they were included onthe 1870 census, also 1880 census. They either died or moved from theco. prior to 1900 census. They had 10 Children. WILLIAM H, JAMES M,MARY J,SARAH E,ANDREW J, JOHN W, THOMAS J, EMMA M. Thank you.
DONALD W SMITH -- 2401 North Shore Acres Road, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
rosadon@Bellsouth.net
Submitted on Thu Jun 3 15:55:22 EDT 1999


PERRY,THURMAN,SMITH

I am searching for information regarding my great grandmother hername was Malissa Elizabeth Smith b 1861 d 1941 married to AndrewJackson Perry b 1847 d 1931 both were cherokee indian,i would liketo connect with anyone who can give me info regarding any of myrelatives,Ruthey Eliz Thurman b 1858,she was cherokee indian my greatgrandmother,father's sid married to Riley Vincent Newby thank youFlora Newby
Flora Newby
fnewby@getus.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 2 10:01:48 EDT 1999


JOHNSON, KELLY, JONES

My great-great grandmother was Mary Jane Kelly who was born in RheaCounty, TN April 27, 1839. She was the daughter of James J. andElizabeth Fout Kelly. On September 2, 1865 Mary Jane (who may havebeen called Jane) gave birth to an illegitimate daughter, SarahPenelope. Again, in about 1868, she had an illegitimate son, John. OnOctober 31, 1872, Mary Jane married Daniel Jones in Hamilton County,TN. Sarah and John then took the Jones surname which they usedthereafter. Mary Jane had two more children with Jones then when hedied, she married Madison Varner of Soddy TN.I have been told that the name of the first two childrens' father wasJohnson and was given to understand that he was from the Dayton, RheaCounty area. I have also been told by my granny that the unknownJohnson was from a fine family and was a fine man but, for someunnamed reason, could not marry Mary Jane. I would be interested tohear whether anyone might have any candidates for the role of mygreat-great grandfather.
Nancy Custer
ncuster@mindspring.com
Submitted on Tue Jun 1 20:07:11 EDT 1999


SALES

Searching for parents of Hampton SALES, b. 1810 in Rhea Co. TN, mMary Jane CANNADY, b 1820. Children: Harrison, Caroline, Louisa, Keziah, Catherine, Sarah, Daniel, Elizabeth, & Judith, all born TN.
Jane Kimbrow
kimbrow@hcnews.com
Submitted on Thu May 27 00:32:12 EDT 1999


SILCOX, LITKINS, LIKINS, LAKINS

My great great grandfather was William Wyatt SILCOX. He marriedSerena Ann LITKINS or LIKINS or LAKINS on November 18, 1835 in RheaCounty, Tennessee. I am searching for any information on these twopeople and their families. I believe SILCOX came from Virginia andthat Serena was from TN. They had two sons that I know of ThomasJefferson SILCOX and Andrew SILCOX. Please help me fill in theblanks. If we're cousins or you have any info please, email me.
Juanita Mayes
mayesr@earthlink.net
Submitted on Wed May 26 23:24:11 EDT 1999


EVERETT

Searching for information about the parents of Thomas EVERETT. Thomaswas born in Rhea county June 26, 1814. Died 31 December 1864, in"CSA" military prison Kababa,Alabama. Was married to MARTHA JANEJACK. I have quite a lot of information about him I will share. Heenlisted in the Union Army from Bradley county.
William E. Everett
wever0407@mindspring.com
Submitted on Tue May 25 17:03:35 EDT 1999


PRATER,PRATHER

Trying to find record of grandfather,CHARLES LEE PRATER, born in 1878to JOHN THOMAS PRATER in Dayton, Tenn. would also like to know JOHNTHOMAS PRATER's wife's name.,
RONALD OWEN -- 50 Freemark Ct., Oakley, , CA 94561
Kramer1k1@earthlink.net
Submitted on Sat May 22 00:41:26 EDT 1999


LEWIS, CHRISMAN

Jonathan P. LEWIS was born 1815 in Rhea Co TN, son of James Lewis b1782 and unknown, who was the son of Molly CHRISMAN and Amos Lewis. Jonathan P LEWIS married Margaret unknown who was b 16 April 1785. Any help appreciated.Mary Lou
Mary L Reed
MaryLReed@aol.com
Submitted on Fri May 21 22:45:28 EDT 1999


WILL AND GEORGE DOUGHTY

Looking for information on WILL and GEORGE DOUGHTY. Who lived in RheaCounty around the middle 18 hundreds.
Louise Hickey
Shickey1@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Fri May 21 17:11:38 EDT 1999


DOSS, NOBLE, WALSH,

i am look for famly roots of the DOSS,NOBLE,surnames
Allen Doss
dossphoto@aol.com
Submitted on Mon May 17 18:05:35 EDT 1999


HURD, SUDDEATH, SUDDETH, POTTER

Obituary of Edward HURD and Rosie HURD. Marriage license of Edwardand Mary HURD. Marriage license of Ed and Tinnie SUDDETH or Ed andTinnie SUDDEATH.
Dawnelle Hurd -- P.O. Box 752042, Memphis, TN 38175-2042
dawnhurd@aol.com
Submitted on Fri May 14 16:24:59 EDT 1999


CASEY / CLARK

Need info on any CASEY and CLARK members. Specifically tho, TurnerCASEY who m: Sally CLARK July 29, 1822 in Rhea, TN. There were alsoother CASEYs who were born in ROANE but can't find out how to send aquery there. Thanks, John
John Turner -- P. O. Box 8995, Greenville, TX 75404-8995
jwt@flash.net
Submitted on Mon May 10 19:34:12 EDT 1999


OLDHAM, SHADWICK

i"m looking for information on the oldhams in rhea co and in salecreek tn. j.p.oldham and sam oldham married jagnet shadwick andsallie shadwick. in rhea co,tn. any information would help.
linda doyle
tennanny@webtv.net
Submitted on Sun May 9 22:44:33 EDT 1999


MORGAN

My gr grandmother was Mattie C. Morgan of Rhea Co TN. Her parents mayhave been Elias and Tomesa Morgan of Rhea Co, who had a dau namedMattie C. listed as 8 in 1870. I'm not sure about that beacauseMattie's dob was 1864, which throws off the age. Many surroundingMorgans in 1870 have Gidoen in their names. I believe their are tiesin the family to Rhone Co. Mattie married John Stansbury in 1889 anddied in 1902.
Lisa Stanbury-Workman
lis_stansbury@yahoo.com
Submitted on Sun May 9 09:15:20 EDT 1999


MCLARRIN OR MCCLAREN, STRICKLAND, HOUSTON, MARRS OR MORRIS, CRUSE, HORNER, REECE

Hugh McLARRIN born 1793 in Scotland, Father of Duncan McLARRIN born1816 in NC. Duncan married Frances STRICKLAND daughter of MaryHOUSTON and Richard STRICKLAND born in GA all listed in 1850 BledsoeCounty census. Duncan's son William Jasper McLARRIN first marriedLucretia M HORNER. Secondly he married Mary C MARRS or MORRISOctober 22, 1874 in Rhea County. Mary's parents were Arron GrantMARRS or MORRIS and Delilia Ann CRUSE. Arron's parents were GrantMARRS and Betsy REECE married April 1824 in Rhea County
Betty Webb
sarahjames@aol.com
Submitted on Sat May 8 23:38:18 EDT 1999


POE

I am seeking infomation on a James POE who is found in the 1830 RheaCounty census. I think he is the James Poe who entered land inJackson County, Al in 1834. Any clues that might help connect thesetwo POES would be greatly appreciated.
Alfred C. Ellis
aceala@msn.com
Submitted on Sat May 8 21:30:25 EDT 1999


SAFFELL, CAGLE

Searching for information on my g-grandparents Stephen DecatorSaffell and Ferbie Lee Cagle. Stephen was the son of James Saffelland Mary "Polly" Webb, born 10 Apr 1843 in TN. Ferbie Lee was thedaughter of John Cagle and Phereby Rogers, born 5 Aug 1845 in TN. They were married 5 Aug 1863 in Monroe County, TN. Stephen died Jan1900 in Dayton, Rhea County, TN. I have copies of his servicerecords giving his death date and place, but very little otherinformation. Ferbie Lee died in 1890. Any information anyone can offer me, especially regarding where theymight be buried, will be greatly appreciated. I made a trip toDayton last year, but was unable to come up with any additionalinformation.
Maxine Smith
mashburn1@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Fri May 7 21:08:41 EDT 1999


WYRICK, WIERICK

In the 1870's, a Phoebe WYRICK or WIERICK was raising my grandmother,Elizabeth WIERICK and her half sister, Ellen. Would love to knowwhose Phoebe's bothers and sisters were. Grandmother called her Aunt Phoebe
Loretta Hill
lmhill@wf.net
Submitted on Fri May 7 00:29:39 EDT 1999


DERRICK,BLYTHE

Looking for Adam DERRICK b 1787 d 8-7-1828 who married Mary BLYTHEb1789 d 1866-80. They married June 5, 1809 in Rhea Co Tn. Both diedin Jackson Co al and are buried in Paint Rock Valley
Frances Reid
Reidhome@hiwaay.net
Submitted on Thu May 6 06:09:32 EDT 1999


LEE,WHEELER

I am interested in migration from Washington Co. Va. to Rhea Countyin early 1800's. The Wheelers and the Lees appear to be related. jgaines519@aol.com
Jo An Gaines
jgaines519@aol.com
Submitted on Wed May 5 14:50:36 EDT 1999


BEARD, DUNLAP, MILLER.

I am researching Robert Beard married to Mary (Polly) Dunlap. Robertwas b. 1794. He and Polly had 4 children. James Henry b.1843, Josephb. 1845, Zacary b. 1847 and Elizabeth b. 1850. James Henry marriedPocahontas Miller. Pocahontas was supposed to be half Indian. Wouldlike to make contact with anyone researching the same families.Martha Hartley
Martha J. Hartley -- 1719 North NC Hwy16, Conover, SC 28613
MHart47240@aol.com
Submitted on Mon May 3 13:21:01 EDT 1999


WRIGHT

I am also looking for the WRIGHT family.They are from Eastern TN.Itis said the parents of my Grandmother died in a flood in 1929.Ihaven't found info on a flood though.The names I have are:William I.Brownbou? WRIGHT married Ruthie(Ruth Ann) THONYSON(THOMPSON).Theirchildren are:Dora Ella,Olive Dorth,Willie Edgar,Clifford Clyde,J.C.Herrell,Twins:Mable(Rose)& Virgel,and my Grandmother Georgie LucilleLAND,BEAIRD(WRIGHT).She married a LAND then My Grandfather HubertHugh BEAIRD.Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thank you MelindaI have names and dates but I don't think they are right if you needmore info please contact me.
Melinda -- P O Box 203, Orrick, MO 64077
Bnice2me24@aol.com
Submitted on Mon May 3 12:38:39 EDT 1999


BEAIRD,BAIRD

I am looking fro any information on the BEAIRD family.They came fromKentucky to Tennessee in the 1800's.Some of the names I haveare:Joshau S. BEAIRD,William M.BAIRD,William BEAIRD,SlyvesterBAIRD,Lee Roy,Sharon Gay,Luther,Ella and Tennesse Beaird.That is thesisters name,they called her Tenny.I am new to this and can not findanything Please help.I also have dates and names of spouses andchildren.If you need them let me no.Thank you Melinda
Melinda -- PO Box 203, Orrick, MO 64077
Bnice2me24@aol.com
Submitted on Mon May 3 12:27:35 EDT 1999


CRAWFORD

Does anyone know of a book written by a Polk Crawford in 1928, he issupposed to be the son of Jim Crawford of Dayton, Tn. If so I wouldlike to know where I could get a copy of the book. Thanks for anyhelp concerning this matter.
Stanley Crawford
slcjaceac@aol.com
Submitted on Mon May 3 10:00:51 EDT 1999


MITCHELL, PERRYMAN, PERRIMAN,PARRIMAN

I have Charles MITCHELL, the father of James Atchley MITCHELL, bothof whom lived in Rhea County. The wife of Charles (& mother of James)I have found recorded 3 different ways: Francinah PERRYMAN, FraminiaPARRIMAN & Framina PERRIMAN. She married Charles in 1814 in Roane Co.& that is the only record I have of her, I have just found it 3different ways. Anyone who can help me sort this out or who has anyinformation about the above families, PLEASE EMAIL!!
Katy Morris
Katyjo22@aol.com
Submitted on Sun May 2 02:33:49 EDT 1999


MCDONALD,COULTER,MCPHERSON,BURNETT

I am a descendent of Providence Jane McDonald b-Rhea Co.TN 1824d-1896. (of the Bryan group) I am looking fordescendants of her siblings: (all McDonalds) Nancy1821-, Edward1822-,Benjamin Jones1827-,Semira Elizabeth 1829-,AnnaEliza 1831-,James Anderson 1833-,William Alexander 1835-, Kitty Maria1837-,Harriet Watts 1839- and MarcellaTennessee 1843-. I can take this line back 7 additional generationsand would like to bring any of these lines forward topresent day. Would love to share information. Please E-mail
Debbie
scval805@pacbell .net
Submitted on Sat May 1 18:09:31 EDT 1999


MCPHERSON,COULTER,MCDONALD, BURNETT

I am looking for information (descendans and ancestors)on JuliaMCPHERSON b-about 1848 Rhea County, TN d- 4-29-1917 Rhea County, TN.m- 7-31-1866 Rhea County,TN to Thomas Burton COULTER b-12-3-1848Hamilton County, TN d-2-3-1909 Rhea County,TN. Her parents wereJulia Anne NIXON and James D.MCPHERSON. Julia and James may have hadat least two other children ,Milt MCPHERSON and Hattie MCPHERSONBEARD( Hattie's daughter Virginia BEARD REED formerly lived at Rt.2Spring City, TN. 37381.) Julia and Thomas COULTER had:EmmaAdelaide,Dolly, Jap,Jasper,Robert,Charlie,Jeff,Frank,Thomas,Jim,Hugh. If you can tie into this family line please E-mail
Debbie
scval805@pacbell .net
Submitted on Sat May 1 17:45:19 EDT 1999


BRIDGMAN,WHITE

Seeking info on William Sampson BRIDGMAN, B-7/1871 Place of birthunknown. Married Fannie Mae WHITE 4/21/1895. Both caucasian, produced4 childern, Hester,Dewey, Arnold, Ellis. 1900 Rhea Co. census provesresidence at that time. Am Seeking names and other info on Parentsof both.
Bob Bridgman -- 7467 Untz Rd., Concord,, NC 28027
BassnBob@ctc.net
Submitted on Thu Apr 29 01:13:20 EDT 1999


BRADY

Searching for father of Stephen Alexander BRADY, b. MS ca. 1827. Hisfather was born in TN, possibly Rhea Co; do not know name. Motherwas Elizabeth (possibly CULBERTSON) b. MS;Stephen lived most of hislife in Franklin and Amite Co.MS. Named his children JOHNCULBERTSON, JANE GERTRUDE, THOMAS STEPHEN, and ORRA ANN BRADY.
Mildred Brady Venitucci -- 3419 Tree Lane, Kingwood, TX 77339
emvee@ix.netcom.com
Submitted on Wed Apr 28 23:16:37 EDT 1999


ALLEN, MACKEY & MITCHELL

ALLEN, Josephine "Josie" b. abt. 1876 in Jackson Co. TN. daughter ofWilliam & Nancy (Mackey) Allen married 05 Feb 1891 to Joseph N.Mitchell, son of John & Nancy (____) Mitchell. Lived in Spring City,Rhea or Roane, County TN. Josie married 2nd time to ______ Gilliam.Would like to correspond with any descendants of this family. Pleasewrite to Wilda (Allen) Luttrell 614 Dunston Dr. Nashville, TN. 37211
Reda Bilbrey
reda@Infoave.net
Submitted on Wed Apr 28 13:28:44 EDT 1999


RHEA COUNTY ALL GIRL SPARTANS

If anyone has information on this cavalry unit which operated in RheaCounty from 1862-65 please let me know.
Willis-Whyte -- 195 Knight Street, Providence, RI 02909
wwhyte1858@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Apr 28 13:09:48 EDT 1999


MARY PAINE, MARY ROBINSON, SARAH RUDD, MARGARET SYKES

I am looking for any information on these women, all of whom wereprivates in the Rhea County All Girl Spartans (summer of 1862 to mid1865.) They were also called Side-saddle Soldiers.
Willis-Whyte -- 195 Knight Street, Providence, RI 02909
wwhyte1858@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Apr 28 12:41:32 EDT 1999


MAGGIE KEITH, JANE LOCKE, LOUSIA MCDONALD, SIDNEY MCDONALD

I am looking for any information on these women, all of whom wereprivates in the Rhea County All Girl Spartans (summer of 1862 to mid1865.) They were also called Side-saddle Soldiers.
Willis-Whyte -- 195 Knight Street, Providence, RI 02909
wwhyte1858@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Apr 28 12:40:02 EDT 1999


JOSEPHINE ALLEN, MARTHA EARLY, ANN GILLESPIE, JENNIE HOYAL

I am looking for any information on these women, all of whom wereprivates in the Rhea County All Girl Spartans (summer of 1862 to mid1865.) They were also called Side-saddle Soldiers.
Willis-Whyte -- 195 Knight Street, Providence, RI 02909
wwhyte1858@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Apr 28 12:38:46 EDT 1999


BARBARA ALLEN, KATE DUNWOODY, MARY CRAWFORD, MARTHA BELL

I am looking for any information on these women, all of whom wereprivates in the Rhea County All Girl Spartans (summer of 1862 to mid1865.) They were also called Side-saddle Soldiers.
Willis-Whyte -- 195 Knight Street, Providence, RI 02909
wwhyte1858@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Apr 28 12:37:31 EDT 1999


JANE KEITH, SALLIE MITCHELL, MINERVA TUCKER, RACHAEL HOWARD

I am looking for any information on these women, all of whom werenon-comissioned officers in the Rhea County All Girl Spartans (summer of 1862 to mid 1865.) They were also called Side-saddleSoldiers.
Willis-Whyte -- 195 Knight Street, Providence, RI 02909
wwhyte1858@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Apr 28 12:35:15 EDT 1999


MARY MCDONALD, ANNE PAINE, RHODA TENNESSEE THOMISON

I am looking for any information on these women, all of whom werecomissioned officers in the Rhea County All Girl Spartans (summer of1862 to mid 1865.) They were also called Side-saddle Soldiers.
Willis-Whyte -- 195 Knight Street, Providence, RI 02909
wwhyte1858@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Apr 28 12:29:49 EDT 1999


MEADOWS, WHEELER

I am researching David MEADOWS, son-in-law of John William WHEELERwho arrived in Rhea Co., TN in abt 1827 from Washington Co., VA and wasin Hancock Co., KY by 1847. They are both listed in the 1830 Census of Rhea Co., TN. I am also researching the ancestors of John William WHEELER. It is believed that his wife was of Cherokee ancestry but I cannot prove
Jeff Meadows -- 4100 Greenbriar, Apt. 108, Houston, TX 77098-5298
TxEditor@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Apr 27 12:56:42 EDT 1999


SHADWICK,MORGAN

looking for prudence Prudie rebecca becky shaw shadwick married to j.huse morgan any information would be greatly appreciated thanx
linda
tennanny@webtv.net
Submitted on Sun Apr 25 16:21:20 EDT 1999


SHADWICK AND SHAW

IM STILL LOOKING FOR THE SHADWICK AND SHAW LIVING IN RHEA COUNTY TN.JOHN & REBECCA SHAW SHADWICK{BLUFORD & PRUDIE OR PRUDENCE} THEY HAD12 OR 13 CHILDREN AND RAISED THEM I THINK IN GRAYSVILLE TN. ANYIFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED PREDENCE REMARRIED AFTERBLUFORDS DEATH TO J HUSE MORGAN ALSO IVE MOVED. TENNANNY@WEBTV.NETINSTEAD OF TNANNY@BELLSOUTH.NET THANKS.
LINDA DOYLE
tennanny@webtv.net
Submitted on Sun Apr 25 16:17:25 EDT 1999


HENRY

I am trying to find a connection between my GEORGE HENRY and theHENRY"S of Rhea co. I have George HENRY b ca 1770 and married toAnny. Children: John, Vinet, Joseph, George W., and Thomas. Hasanyone heard of these Henrys? Thanks
Karen Henry Oldfield -- 8024 Greenbrier Rd, Joelton, TN 37080
Lold615@MSN.com
Submitted on Sat Apr 24 22:07:34 EDT 1999


DAVIS, SNOW, WASSOM, DUCKWORTH, FRAZIER

David DAVIS is the bro to my 2ggmother, Martha (Patsey) DAVIS, & isthe son of Isaac DAVIS & unk. Family is David DAVIS (b. 1804, NC) mSarah SNOW (b. 1804, Tenn), 1 Feb 1828, Roane Co, Tenn. Listed 1830& 1840 Roane Co. Census, 1850 Meigs Co. Census, 1860-1870-1880 RheaCo. CensusThe children of David DAVIS & Sarah SNOW are (all b. in Tenn):1) Nancy DAVIS (b. 1827)2) Catherine DAVIS (b. 1829) m Samuel DUCKWORTH (b. 1837), 2 Feb1855, Rhea Co., Tenn. Had issue.3) Jane DAVIS (b. 1831)4) William DAVIS (b. 1833)5) Isaac DAVIS (b. 1835) m Amanda FRAZIER (b. 1842), 28 Jan 1860,Rhea Co., Tenn.6) Lewis J. DAVIS (b. 1837)7) John DAVIS (b. 1839)8) Mary DAVIS (b. 1841) m Jacob L. WASSOM (b. 1841), 20 Aug 1859,Rhea Co., Tenn. Had issue.9) Rufus DAVIS (b. 1843) m Louisa (b. 1842). Had issue.10) Levina DAVIS (b. 1845)11) Martha C. DAVIS (b. 1847)Child of Rufus DAVIS & Louisa is:1) Thomas DAVIS (b. 1869, Rhea Co., Tenn)
Bonnie F.
fava@budsters.com
Submitted on Fri Apr 23 06:12:59 EDT 1999


DYE,SHADWICK,CHADWICK,LEMONS,SCROGGINS,MINTON

I AM LOOKING FOR FAMILIE IN RHEACO TN DAVID DYE FAMILY, JOHN AND BECKY SHADWICK{CHADWICK} FAMILY,OLDHAM FAMILY,SHAWFAMILY,SCROGGINS FAMILY, MINTON FAMILY,ANY information you could giveme would be greatly appreciated. thax tennanny linda
linda doyle -- 207 greenleaf st., , red bank, TN 37415
tennanny@webtv.net
Submitted on Thu Apr 22 21:59:02 EDT 1999


ADAMS, TROUBLEFIELD, BULGER

John Carroll and Sarah ADAMS moved from SC to TN in the early 1800s.He died in 1834 in Rhea County. Their daughter, Ann Rona ADAMS BULGERTROUBLEFIELD and husband John TROUBLEFIELD probably lived nearby. AnnRona was previously married to Pierce BULGER and had several childrenby him. John and Ann later moved to Bradley County. Are there anyrecords regarding either family?Betty H.
Betty Hollowell -- 6198 CR 4508, Athens, TX 75751
holwel@flash.net
Submitted on Tue Apr 20 20:14:16 EDT 1999


HUNTERS LODGE, GUN & HORSE EQUIPMENT SALES.

I am seeking the location and phone number of this business. Is it inyour county?
Bryan Lewis
blel@hotmail.com
Submitted on Tue Apr 20 16:54:23 EDT 1999


SHIPLEY

We are researching the SHIPLEY family, who at one time resided inRhea County. Any info please contact
Spencer Shipley
cjojo@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Tue Apr 20 14:53:08 EDT 1999


MARTHA(PATSY) GENNOE

I am looking for information on Martha(Patsy)Gennoe who may have beenborn around 1798. Her sons are David born December 24, 1823. Jameswas born June 6, 1825 in McMinn Co Tennessee. I am looking for anyinformation about Martha and who her husband may have been and herchildren. Thanks Sandra
Sandra
SWoods4955@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Apr 19 19:20:15 EDT 1999


THOMAS, HEWES/HUGHES, LANE, FITZGERALD, WATERHOUSE

Seek information on Abigail HEWES/HUGHES THOMAS (1791-1858) of McMinnCo., her parents James and Mary THOMAS (N.C. & McMinn Co, Tn), herhusband Col. Tidence LANE (1789-1850) (N. C. & Jefferson & McMinn Co,Tn), his parents Aquila LANE (1753-1819)(Va. & Jefferson Co, Tn) andAgnes FITZGERALD (1763-1848) (Jefferson Co, Tn), and Abigail &Tidence's daughter, Mary Thomas LANE (1813-72), who married RichardWATERHOUSE (1805-63) (Knoxville & Rhea Co, Tn).
Elizabeth Waterhouse Layman -- 4302 Lakeshore Forest Drive, Missouri City, TX 77459
layman@ix.netcom.com
Submitted on Fri Apr 16 11:11:48 EDT 1999


RODDY, WATERHOUSE, LANE, MCCOMESKY, HAYS, THARP

Seek information on Rosannah RODDY (1781-1840)of Knoxville and RheaCounty who had several illegitimate children by Richard GreenWATERHOUSE (1775-1827) including my ancestor Richard WATERHOUSE(1805-63) who married Mary Thomas LANE (McMinn Co) in 1832 and movedfrom Rhea County, Tn to San Augustine, Texas in early 1850s. She wasgranddaughter of Daniel McCOMESKY of Baltimore, Maryland; and sisterof Moses (married Sarah Hays of Greene Co) and Sarah "Sally" (marriedJonathan Tharp).
Elizabeth Waterhouse Layman -- 4302 Lakeshore Forest Drive, Missouri City, TX 77459
layman@ix.netcom.com
Submitted on Fri Apr 16 10:44:39 EDT 1999


WATERHOUSE

Can someone list the names of the 13 men who were called the"Immortal 13" in the early 1840s? They were members of the State ofTennessee legislature and were involved in the election (or nonelection) of two men to represent Tennessee in the U.S. Senate. Ibelieve my ancestor Richard Waterhouse (Rhea County) was one of them.
Elizabeth Waterhouse Layman -- 4302 Lakeshore Forest Drive, Missouri City, TX 77459
blayman@bjservices.com
Submitted on Fri Apr 16 09:21:14 EDT 1999


PRICE, TILLERY, PRESTON

William Isaac PRICE, Sr born VA m. Emily Lydia PRESTON. Son WilliamIsaac PRICE, JR, b TN/GA, m.Cynthia Wood. Moved to Schuyler Co ILbefore moving on to Carroll Co, ARK. William Price on 1808 TaxList, other than that no information. help
vicki price marsh
kennon@widomaker.com
Submitted on Thu Apr 15 18:21:36 EDT 1999


WOODY/BORING

I am seeking info concerning the William Woody that married EllenBoring in 1874 (Rhea County) Ellen is listed with her children,Myrtle and Lee, in the 1900 Rhea Census. Also in the household is aJames Boring. It says that he is Ellen's brother.I am very interested in the Boring family. Who were Ellen and James'parents? Their brothers and sisters? Also in the 1900 census is Elizabeth Boring and her 2 of herchildren, Nellie and Joshua. Are they still in Rhea in 1910 and 20? Hope someone can give me a nibble...Earline VanWinkle Young
Earline VanWinkle Young
vanyoung@bledsoe.net
Submitted on Wed Apr 14 23:33:17 EDT 1999


PHARISS, BRADY

Looking for information on John L. PHARISS and Polly Mary BRADY inRhea Co. around 1818.
Darlene Phariss Smith
DPhariss@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Apr 14 22:30:08 EDT 1999


HAMILTON

Looking for information on Charles Elden Hamilton. I have no datesfor him. He had a daughter Elizabeth born April 1873 died May 1939.Elizabeth was born in Evansville. Charles and family (i guess) werelater in Cocke Co. as he was instrumental in building the grammarschool that is still in use today.
Cindy Sheldon
saintsjohnandcindy@worldnet.att.net
Submit ted on Wed Apr 14 08:09:57 EDT 1999


COATS

I have a William Coats in TN Will book index (Rhe TN, Cir Ct MinB/370).States Petitioned for Divorce from Lucretia Coats on 23 Sept 1833.Also have Charles Coats: On 1 November 1830 the indenture between theChairman of this court and John Day for binding Charles Coats bedisolved. (Rhe TN, Ct P&Q, C/99)I would like to correspond with descendants, as I think my Coats arerelated to yours. Would like to exchange info.
Deborah Patt
Waxhwdpatt@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Apr 13 13:37:52 EDT 1999


TENNYSON, JERNIGAN, MCALPIN, MITCHELL, MALONE, BRANNON, MILFORD, TALLEY, MATLOCK

If you are kin to any TENNYSON family please visit my board athttp://www.InsideTheWeb.com/mbs.cgi/mb420132
H. Tennyson
hiten@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Tue Apr 13 13:02:40 EDT 1999


SHADWICK[CHADWICK] SHAW

I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON BLUFORD AND PRUDIE SHAW SHADWICK THEYLIVED IN GRAYSVILLE,TENNESSEE THEY HAD 12 OR 13 CHILDREN. BLUFORDNAME WAS JOHN, PRUDIES NAME WAS REBECCA OR BECKY. ANY AND ALLINFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. YOU CAN EMAIL ME. USED TOBE TNANNY@ BELLSOUTH.NET i have now moved to tennanny@webtv.netthanks so much and hoping to hear from some one.
linda doyle
tennanny@webtv.net
Submitted on Tue Apr 13 12:13:15 EDT 1999


DYE,LEMONS,BLANTON GOSS

i am still looking for david dye was born 1816 n.c. he married 3times in tn. artissica blanton, elizabeth lemons, vianna farr goss.he had nine children david lived in rhea county tn most of hismarried life and died there. any info would be greatly appreciated.my email address was tnanny @bell south.net and now changed totennanny@webtv.net thank you for any response.
linda doyle
tennanny@webtv.net
Submitted on Tue Apr 13 11:30:59 EDT 1999


WALKER, BEASLEY

Researching for great grandparents James Franklin WALKER b.1874 andMargaret Ann BEASLEY b.1874 both were from Rhea Co. Tenn. If anyonehas info please contact me.
Janie Blanton
5blanton@gte.net
Submitted on Tue Apr 13 09:49:53 EDT 1999


SMITH JOSIAH

I am looking for information on JOSIAH SMITH originally of Roane Co.that married a MARY PARKS of Rhea Co. in the mid-1800s
JOSEPH SMITH -- 1215 LESLIE MARIE CT. , ELSMERE, KY 41018
jsmith@balluff.com
Submitted on Mon Apr 12 15:14:03 EDT 1999


MARR,

Joseph Marr came to Rhea Co with 4-6 children from Kershaw Co. SC abt1811 and witnessed a deed on 25 July 1813. One of his children,Benjamin married a Frances (lastname unknown)probably in Rhea Co.about 1812, I would to find her last name and confirm the names oftheir first children who were probably born in Rhea Co also.
William Marr
wjmarr@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Tue Apr 6 22:09:05 EDT 1999


LOY, LEMONS

Looking for family of Yancy LOY b. abt 1818 in NC or TN and his thirdwife Eliza ?? b. abt 1845 in TN. Their children: John W. LOY b. abt1864 in TN, Nancy A. LOY b. abt 1866, Martha J. LOY b. abt 1868 inTN, Sarah S. LOY b. abt 1870 in TN, Joel LOY b. abt 1874 in TN, andJames Henry LOY b. 25 Dec 1877 in TN. James Henry LOY marriedPollyanna LEMONS in 1899-1900. Their children were: Mattie Bell,James Henry Jr., William Ernest, and Cora Ann. Love to hear from anycousins.
Cindy Strickland
wcstrick@mindspring.com
Submitted on Tue Apr 6 17:30:36 EDT 1999


BEST

I am looking for information on Odist Best and David Burton Best. Odist Best was my grandfather, David Burton Best my ggrandfather. They lived in Dayton, Rhea County TN. I believe Odist Best may havebeen born in KY in 1888. I do not have his mother's maiden name. Odist was married to Mary Powell and their son William Earl Best ismy father. I have had no success in tracing this line of my family. ANY help will be greatly appreciated.Thanks, Jeannette
Jeannette Best Goeke
jgoeke@erols.com
Submitted on Sat Apr 3 22:35:56 EST 1999


GAMBILL

I am researching the Henry H.GAMBILL family. Henry was married toSarah WATSON on 7 June 1831 in Knox Co., Tenn. Their children wereSamuel, Charles, Eliza, Lafayette, Mary, Sarah, James and William. Henry came to Meigs Co., after the death of Sarah and was married toMartha Costelo Hamby. In 1870 he was in Rhea Co. and died there in1891. I am trying to find the names of Henry's parents. Anyinformation will be appreciated.
Joyce Cameron Walls
JCWRWW@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Apr 3 20:26:50 EST 1999


TUCKER, MOORE

Samuel TUCKER was in Rhea co. Tn. 1830 census. There was a SamTucker in Roan Co. Tn. in very early 1800s, he had a tavern there hewas gone by 1820. In 1813, Roan Co.Tn. Wm. MOORE m. Unity TUCKER, In1814 Geo. D. TUCKER was in Roan Co. paying 1 w. poll, no land. 1816Sam TUCKER had 500 acres on main road. Jul. 1816 Jane MOORE m. JohnTUCKER. In 1818 Hugh A. MOORE charged with being father of PollyTUCKERS child, he admitted and promised to support child. Whatbecame of Samuel TUCKER? Was there a will or obit? Any helplocating this TUCKER line would be appreciated.
Charlene
ccs1101@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Apr 2 14:16:57 EST 1999


SMITH, COOLEY, CHILDRESS,

I am looking for the parents of Jesse Robert Smith he died at age 53in Bakewell Tennessee in 1952, and Pearlee (Childress) Smith she diedat age 42 in Bakewell Tennessee. Also I am looking for The husbandand parents of Ida (Cooley) Smith she died at age 81 in BakewellTennessee in 1952.
Ida (Smith) Rogers
rogers@volstate.net
Submitted on Thu Apr 1 20:32:31 EST 1999


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