CHASTAIN
Looking the the family of Elizabeth ??.. she was married to StephenJerrett CHASTAIN.b. about 1818 in South Carolina d. in Randolph Co.Arkansas. Elizabeth was born about 1818 in Bledsoe Co. Tennesse.Children of this marriage was John, Rebecca, Benjermen, Isiac, James,Thomas, Alexander, and believe that Tobias is the last son. bornafter family moved to Fulton Co. Arkansas.
Diane -- 2824 E. 43rd St. N., Tulsa, OK 74110
DChastain@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Jun 29 23:49:31 EDT 1999
TURNER, JOHNSON
Virgil JOHNSON Jr. and Claudette JOHNSON, I got your E-mails, but youdidn't send me a good E-mail address. Please send me a good addressand I'll reply. Baxter was a brother of my grandma.
Donald W. Smith
dsmith@connecti.com
Submitted on Mon Jun 28 01:29:41 EDT 1999
EUBANKS
EUBANKS in bledsoe co.
Al -- 567 Greenhill Rd., Dandridge, TN 37725
akenmar@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sun Jun 27 14:17:29 EDT 1999
NICHOLAS CALVIN SKILLERN
Looking for info on Nicholas Calvin SKILLERN, b. 1814 in BledsoeCty., TN; died in Bolivar County, Mississippi in 1874. He married aVan Zandt -- don't know her first name or the date/location of themarriage. They had 6 children - one of them, my maternal greatgrandmother, Alice, was born in MS in 1865. The three olderchildren may have been born in Bledsoe County -- Frank, Ed andWilliam. I think that they connect to William and Elizabeth SKILLERNfrom Ulster but can't find info on Nicholas to tell me how. Names ofSKILLERNS who are possible ancestors of Nicholas Calvin: AudleyANDERSON or Audley Anderson SKILLERN & Elizabeth Vernon SKILLERN,Anderson & Mary Spring SKILLERN. Would appreciate any clues you canpass on to me!Thanks!
Marsha Butler -- P. O. Box 984, Mount Dora, FL 32756
mlbmtd@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Jun 24 03:15:17 EDT 1999
MILLER
MICHAEL MILLER OF BLEDSOE COUNTY,TN.Researching the Millers of Bledsoe County,Tn. Does anyone haveinformation on the Michael Miller of Bledsoe County, who is on thel850 Bledsoe Co. census? Need to know who the sons married. Need toknow who his daughter, Susannah, married. What happened to his sons?What happened to Michael? Was he born in Pa?Would like to locate another researcher, as my search on the Millersin Bledsoe Co have hit a snag.Dale JohnsonHuntsville,Al.
Dale Johnson -- 4207 Coffee Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
DJoh485660@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 23 09:59:15 EDT 1999
THOMPSON, BOYD
Looking for a_____?_______ THOMPSON man married to a SUSIE (Her lastname probably BOYD. They moved to Clinton C. Ky. He was suposed tohave been killed in civil war.As family Trudition has it they camefrom Squatchie ,Vally, Tn. Im not sure if it Bledsaw co., but thinkso. Here are some of the children. Robert born 1853,Henry, MandyJane, King, they probably are in the 1850 or 1860 cencus. Any helpwould be apprediated.Need name of FAther & children & birthdays & andany other information.Also need Susie's parents . Thanks Lula RheaSmith
Lula Rhea Smith
lrsmith@TWLakes.net
Submitted on Sat Jun 19 14:09:34 EDT 1999
KEATON,KEETON
Looking for info on William,John and Mark Keeton Keaton family listedthe 1850 Bledsoe co census.Any help will greatly apprecited.Tkank you
Glenn Adkins -- P.O. Box 4175, Ironton, OH 45638
glead@zoomnet.net
Submitted on Thu Jun 17 10:26:01 EDT 1999
FRAZIER
Need information on Myrtle FRAZIER and her six children. She livedon Brayton Mountain. Her children would all be over 60 now. She hasfamily buried in the Brayton Cemetary. Thanks!
Robert East
east@usit.net
Submitted on Wed Jun 16 20:18:44 EDT 1999
MILLER
Can somebody tell me who Susannah Miller, daughter of Michael Millerof the l850 Bledsoe Co.Tn. census married? Where was she in l860? Where were her parents in l860?Dale JohnsonHuntsville,Al.
Dale Johnson -- 4207 Coffee Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
DJoh485660@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 16 19:39:01 EDT 1999
GOODSON, THOMAS
Searching GOODSON, Thomas born abt June 1826 in TN; married Sarah_____ abt 1843 in TN. They had a son, Isaac GOODSON who is my grandfather. Any information would beappreciated.
Sr. Phyllis Bardenheier
phylbard@postnet.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 16 18:51:21 EDT 1999
OXENDINE,HARROUN,IVEY?IVY
dicy Oxendine married William Ivey/Ivy abt 1832. they lived nBledsoe County, I believe. They had two childresn--twins, MahaliaJane and Meridith Ely, on May3, 1831. I do not know what happened toWilliam, except the children later went by the name Oxendine. Dicymarried Oliver Harroun abt 1832 there. Anything on these names or onANY oxendines, would be helpful. Thanx
Sandye GilpinBlack
SandyeGB@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Jun 15 17:37:22 EDT 1999
DOWNS, SKILES, MILLER
I am looking or Marsha Downs or last name may be Skiles. A few yearsago, I corresponded with her on the Miller genealogy. My ancestor wasJohn Miller and hers was George Miller, his brother.I have lost her address. She lives in the Bledsoe Co. area-Dunlap,Soddy Daisy, or Pikeville. I would like to correspond with her again.If anyone knows her address, could they please let me know or if shehas e-mail, let me know. I believe she was on the internet, butcannot locate an e-mail address.Dale Johnson 4207 Coffee Dr SW,Huntsville,Al.
Dale Johnson -- 4207 Coffee DR SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
DJoh485660@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jun 14 10:40:44 EDT 1999
GEORGE HAIL AND WILLIAM HALE
Looking for George Hail married Ellinor Chamberlain Sept 19, 1797 inBledsoe Co., Tn.---William Hale married Mary Fernsworth Dec. 10, 1797in Bledsoe Co., Tn. Would like to know where George Hail and WilliamHale was born and date of their birth and name of children of bothmen. And any other information you might have. I would appreciate anyhelp you could give me. I will share information I have on my Hales. Thanks Charlotte
Charlote Matthews
CMatt92823@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Jun 13 09:38:39 EDT 1999
JEWEL
Looking for info on George JEWEL, b. abt 1819 in Georgia and hisfamily. The 1850 Bledsoe County Census has him listed as ablacksmith with a wife, Malinda age 25 b. TN, Oliver age 6 b. TN,Mary age 4 b. TN, and Columbus age 2 b. TN. I believe this Columbusis my gg-grandpa, Columbus Tucker JEWEL, who later moved to MO, andmarried Martha Ann Williams.
Tricia
PenguinRN@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Jun 3 07:52:31 EDT 1999
COOLEY, SMITH, RISER
Bruce Eugene Cooley b. 1933 d. 1996. Father Clarence d. in KY motherEdna Riser d. KY. Grandfather Jessie G. Cooley b. 6 Mar 1885 d. 5Mar 1962. Grandmother Effie Jane (Smith) b. 19 Aug 1895 d. 20 Nov1955. Any information appreciated.
Debra (Smith) Norris
lildebby@aol.com
Submitted on Mon May 31 22:09:51 EDT 1999
SMITH, SONGER, DOTSON
Estelle (Songer) Smith m. Roy Smith. Estelle b. 1909 d. 1972 Roy b.1905 d. 1963 Bledsoe county. I think their parents are Will Smith m.Rebecca Dodson and Dallas Songer m. Attar Johnson. Please help ifyou have any information.
Debra (Smith) Norris
lildebby@aol.com
Submitted on Mon May 31 22:04:10 EDT 1999
SAILES, MUSIC, SALES, HOUSTON
Am looking for any information on how Matilda Music of Litton, TN(around 1863) arrived in the US. There is no family history on theLDS websight. She married Daniel Sailes Houston in 1863 who Ibelieve changed his name to Daniel Sales for some unknown reason andmoved to Oklahoma.
James Sales -- 1595 West Fordham Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
jesayles@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sun May 30 04:08:50 EDT 1999
BOYD & HUTCHESON
Searching for ancestors of my g-grandparents, Sidney K. BOYD, b.ca1882, and Mary Ethel HUTCHESON, b.ca 1883. They lived aroundPikeville and had 3 children, Charles Ray, b. 1903, Dennis Woodson,b. 1906, & Quata, b. 1915. Dennis,a.k.a. "Dan", moved to Dayton, OHwhere he met & married my grandmother, Frances Mary Moorman. MaryEthel, a.k.a. "Ethel",was born in TN as were both her parents. Sidneyand his mother were born in TN. I believe his father was born in VA. Any help with these BOYD'S & HUTCHESON'S would be greatlyappreciated. Thank you very much.
Fran Boyd Ruddell
ruddell@flyernet.udayton.edu
Submitted on Sun May 23 22:26:05 EDT 1999
STEPP, SMITH, ROBERSON, TUCKER
Looking for parents, siblings, and county of birth of JOHN STEPP, bn.1801 in NC, according to 1850 TN census. He was married to ELIZABETHSMITH, bn. 1803, daughter of LAYTON SMITH, and ELIZABETH ROBERSON. JOHN appears in1850 census in Bledsoe County TN married toELIZABETH, and having 5 children: WILLIAM PERRY STEPP; BIRD T. STEPP(male); MARTHA STEPP, JOHN STEPP, who eventually married MELVINATUCKER; and ELIZABETH STEPP.
Mary Stepp DeVault -- 1369 E. Park Av, Gilbert, AZ 85234
gdeva73041@aol.com
Submitted on Sun May 23 19:25:29 EDT 1999
HALE, PICKETT,WADE,LAMB
My G.G. Grandfather was Alfred HALE. b. 1815 in Tn. He had a halfbrother Jeremiah Pi ckett HALE who died in 1888 in Pikeville Tn. Hemarried Nancy WADE. His father was Francis Marion HALE and his motherwas Sarah PICKETT. Alfred HALE'S mother was Priscilla LAMB. I havelots of information on Alfred. Jeremiah had two children, RuthLoutishie and Creed Wade HALE need info, on this family.
Ernest Hale -- 1621 Parkhaven Dr., Seagoville, TX 75159-2333
hsea1261@aol.com
Submitted on Mon May 17 23:43:55 EDT 1999
TAYLOR/HEDGECOTH
Looking for information and/or descendants for Maggie TAYLOR(1882-1958). Her husband's name was William Thomas HEDGECOTH(1875-1926). Maggie TAYLOR'S father was a William M. TAYLOR of NorthCarolina. It is known that the family lived in Bledsoe County.William TAYLOR is believed to have a brother by the name of Lum orLumford TAYLOR. Maggie TAYLOR died in Lake City, Tennessee onNovember 1, 1958. Lake City was also known at one time as Cold Creek,Tennessee. Any further information will be greatly appreciated.
Wanda L. Turner
turner@community.net
Submitted on Sun May 9 00:37:54 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 23:39:52 EDT 1999
BUNCH,FROST,FERRY,FARREY,WRIGHT
I am looking for information on the following Names They are believedto have left Ky around 1820 and moved around the Bledso River? Theywere all either full blood Cherokee or part, James and FannyBunch,Joseph and Betsy Bunch and Lorenzo Dow Bunch any help would beappreciated. Thanks Laura Wright
Laura Wright
lsllwright@fuse.net
Submitted on Fri May 7 02:52:45 EDT 1999
SWAGERTY, SWAGGERTY, NAIL
Frederick, Abraham and/or Thomas SWAGERTY settled in the area1780-1820. SWAGERTY and NAIL families were friends and probablylived near each other. Thomas stayed in the area 1807-1819, probablymarried Anna___, had about 8 children. One child, Thomas James AxleySWAGERTY married Mary NAIL, daughter of Aquilla NAIL.
Tom Miller
birdndog@nc5.infi.net
Submitted on Tue May 4 08:49:10 EDT 1999
THOMPSON, JAMES A.
thompson, James Steele - Eliza ?thompson, James William - Mary Caroline NicholsThompson, Clyden Ham - Frances Marvin Johnson
Donna Dunphy (Thompson) -- 1510 highridge ST., Riverside, CA 92506
ddunphy653@aol.com
Submitted on Mon May 3 23:53:48 EDT 1999
FITZGERALD
Looking for Tilman FITZGERALD
Temple Dunaway
temple2@msn.com
Submitted on Sun May 2 22:04:50 EDT 1999
ACUFF, HALE
Does anyone have information on Fannie HALE ACUFF, wife of James K.Polk Acuff. Fannie is also listed as Frances E. Hale, daughter ofWilliam "Bill" Hale and Nancy Hitchcock Hale. I saw her picture onpage 5 of the Van Buren Pictorial History book. I have been lookingfor information on her father (William Hale) for over a year and havenot been able to find out much about him. Would especially like toknow his parents' names. Please e-mail me with any information thatyou have on these people. Thanks..
Melba Hale
Waymon@DeKalb.net
Submitted on Thu Apr 29 11:44:34 EDT 1999
BRIDGMAN,WHITE
Seeking info on Parents of William Sampson BRIDGMAN, DOB-July,1875Place unknown, and Fannie Mae WHITE. Married 4/21/1895. Bothcaucasian,produced 4 childern,Hester,Dewey,Arnold,Ellis. 1900 RheaCo. Proves residence. Have no previous info prior to that, believedto be in Marion,Bledsoe,or Rhea Counties.
Bob Bridgman -- 7467 Untz Rd., Concord,, NC 28027
BassnBob@ctc.net
Submitted on Thu Apr 29 01:22:55 EDT 1999
SMITH, PHILLIPS
Looking for info. about SAMUEL M. SMITH, b. June 8, 1837 in NC?;married Mary Susan SHEATS in Oconoe Co., GA? March 15, 1866; had 8children: Rufus, Junius, Oscar, Victor, Pattie Victoria, BenajahSheats, Elizabeth M., and Birdie. Samuel M. SMITH died Nov. 12, 1917in Pikeville, TN.Also looking for info on OSCAR BRASLE SMITH, b. June 22, 1870 inGainsville, GA; married FLORENCE GENEIVE PHILLIPS who was born May 8,1874 in Victoria, TN. Oscar and Florence married Jan. 26, 1896 inLees Station, TN and they had 8 children: Sam Sheats, Mary Ruth,Pattie Maud, Charles Victor, Donald Ager, Clint, Joe Wheeler, andAnna Marie. OSCAR SMITH died July 25, 1945 in Pikeville; FLORENCEPHILLIPS SMITH died July 10, 1930 in Pikeville.
Charlotte Smith -- 8111 Meadville, Houston, TX 77061
CSmithGen@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Apr 27 22:12:19 EDT 1999
TAYLOR/KELSEY/BLANKENSHIP/THURMAN
Looking for any information on the parentage of Joshua TAYLOR. born1800 TN or VA. He married Sarah KELSEY about 1825 and they hadLewis, Alexander, Mary Ann, Margarett, Elizabeth, James David,Thomas, William C. and Henry Clay. They first appear in the 1840Bledsoe County TN. Lived in Bledsoe Co, TN until late 1859 and thenmigrated to Wayne Co, KY and on to Casey Co, KY. Joshua had anotherwife named Amanda BLANKENSHIP and their two children were Martha andIsaiah "Ike" Taylor. Mary Ann married Henry THURMAN. Lived in ornear the town of Pikeville. Any information appreciated. Have lotsto willingly provide for you on this family.
Jackie Taylor Zortman -- PO Box 173, Ouray, CO 81427-0173
rock@montrose.net
Submitted on Tue Apr 27 14:53:47 EDT 1999
BROWN
In the 1850 census David BROWN lived in Bledsoe Co., TN in the familyis listed: Mary 51, Margaret 23, Barberry 21, Lucy 19, Thomas M. 17,Larkin K. 16, Rebecca 13, Elizabeth, 10 Stephen and Lucy 5/12. Thelast two are likely grandchildren. In 1860 the family is living inthe 4th dist of Cumberland Co., TN without David. The twins Stephenand Lucy are in the household of Green Selby. Any information onthis family appreciated.Wilma
Wilma Gibson
wlcrab@netusa1.net
Submitted on Sun Apr 25 21:40:46 EDT 1999
JONES, MOORE
Sarah JONES (prob. daug. of Frederick JONES & Penelope BROOKS. Sarahis said to have a bro. Jeremiah JONES). Marr. abt 1809 Bledsoe Co.,TN., Nimrod MOORE. They later were in Marion Co., TN & then Jones &Hamilton Cos., TN., where Sarah d. shortly after the Civil War. Theywere parents of 12 ch. Would like to correspond w/anotherJONES/BROOKS & MOORE researcher.
Myra (KELL) McCreery
mccreery@usit.net
Submitted on Sat Apr 24 06:37:12 EDT 1999
SELF,ALLEN
I am looking for information about my ggggrandfather, ALLEN R. SELF,who was born in Bledsoe County in 1814. He married NANCY HOLLAWAY in1833 in Blount County, Alabama. His parents were HENRY SELF whomarried ELIZABETH ALLEN in 1807 in Roane County, TN. Any informationwould help. I have a lot of information about my Self's and I amwilling to share.
Peggy Self McLemore -- 9347 US HWY 72, Athens, AL 35611
pmclemore9@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Apr 23 09:36:53 EDT 1999
KEENER,SMITH,ROBERSON,THORNTON
F ound W.B SMITH with wife Martha and children, John Marget,Mary,Fred,Mordie,& Polkie, Martha's Parents were Jackson KEENER and Rachel(have no last name for her. W.B and Martha SMITH died in Ada, Ok.I can't find Jackson from 1900 back and I can't find the parents ofW.B.SMITH
Janet bivins
jbivins@dswebnet.com
Submitted on Wed Apr 21 22:09:10 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 16:48:18 EDT 1999
SWAFFORD
Looking for John J.(possibly John Jack) SWAFFORD born in 1800 in TN. He married Eliza ? (b. 1818 in TN)They were listed in the 1840Bledsoe Co. census. They had three children.John Wesley Swafford B.3/12/1834--Jacob Moses Swafford B.12/23/1842 D.5/1/1917--Thomas Swafford B. 1843--I am looking for John J. Swafford's father.
Jackie Swafford Benefield -- 1511 N. Michigan , Pittsburg, KS 66762
randj@midusa.net
Submitted on Tue Apr 20 12:11:00 EDT 1999
TEAGUE, O'NEAL, LEVAN,
Searching for information on: Deofolis/Dolphus/Dolfus/Doll/DolfTEAGUE b:abt 1849s in TN d:1897 in Mine accident in Marion Co., TN He married: Hannah Jane O'Neal b:1849 GAI would especially like parents, siblings and origin of DolphusTeague.children;1.Mollie TEAGUE Levan b:11 Sep 1883 TN/AL? d:6 Feb 1947 inEmpire,Walker Co., AL. She married James Benjamin Levan,IV "Fate"ofTN2.James David "Jim" TEAGUE b:apr 17, 1888 TN d:Aug 22, 1946. married Lula Elizabeth Griffith of GA. The death certificate of James David Teague listed his father as Deofolis Teague.3.Ellen TEAGUE b: abt 1880? TN m1: Charles Hubert Chadwick m2: Stroder/Stroter GrandChildren of Doll/Deofolis Teague and Hanna Jane O'Neal:a.Oldest child of Mollie TEAGUE was:James Edward Levan b:8 Feb 1900Whitwell,MarionCo,TN d:8Jan 1990 m:Ella Owens b 3 Feb 1899 b.Oldest child of James David "Jim" TEAGUE was:Etta Lucille TEAGUEMcCoy b: 3 Feb 1907 m:Howard McCoy c.Oldest child of Ellen TEAGUE was Ellie Chadwick.
William L. Levan -- 800 Valleyview Rd., #C-34, Pelham, AL 35124
link_levan@pipeline.com
Submitted on Sat Apr 17 22:06:53 EDT 1999
QUALLS
Seeking any info on the QUALLS family of Bledsoe County. RobertQUALLS was born 14 Nov. 1841 to George W. QUALLS and Nancy SMITH inBledsoe County. Were George QUALLS and Nancy SMITH married inBledsoe? Who were their parents? Other children nesides Robert? Thefamily seems to have moved into Arkansas prior to the 1850 census asthey are not listed on this census. Any help will be muchappreciated. Thanks
Bonnie Rapert -- 282 Little River 69, Winthrop,, AR 71866
rapertb@juno.com
Submitted on Mon Apr 12 16:45:29 EDT 1999
MOSES
Looking for information on a Robert Floyd MOSES born 5 May 1903 anddied Aug. 1985 in Pikeville , Bledsoe County , Tenn., could you helpin locating where he is buried and any known children. Thanks
Marilyn Moses -- 210 South Chattanooga , Street, LaFayette, GA 30728
jgmoses@msn.com
Submitted on Sun Apr 11 22:05:58 EDT 1999
MILLER, SWANNER
MILLER AND SWANNER FAMILIESRESEARCHING THE FAMILY OF JOHN MILLER SR, MY GREAT-GREAT GRANDFATHER.HIS SON, EIF MILLER, WAS MY GREAT-GRANDFATHER. EIF M. DIXIE MCCLAINEIN JACKSON CO. AL. THE WIFE OF JOHN MILLER SR WAS MARY J SWANNER.WHO WAS THE FATHER OF JOHN MILLER SR? IS ANYONE ELSE RESEARCHINGTHISLINE? JOHN MILLER JR MOVED HIS FAMILY TO JACKSON CO AL CIRCA 1900. HIS MOTHER IS LISTED AS SOFIA MILLER.
DALE JOHNSON -- 4207 Coffee Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
DJoh485660@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Apr 11 16:13:52 EDT 1999
CARDER, ROGERS, SADLER
Seeking info on Nancy Adaline Carder, who married Jefferson C.Rogers, son of William Rogers and grandson of Clayton Rogers andBetrdge Sadler Rogers. JC and Nancy listed in 1850 Bledsoe Co.census. Nancy believed daughter of David D. Carder. Appreciate anyhelp.Jay
jay rogers
75720.1353@compuserve.com
Submitted on Thu Apr 8 15:10:49 EDT 1999
ROGERS, SADLER
Seeking info on William Rogers, ca. 1790 Chester Co. Son of Claytonand Betridge Sadler Rogers. Married (?) and had at least one child,Jefferson C. Rogers. Reportedly had 14 children, and 7 of the 10 sonswere Methodist ministers. JC listed 1850 Bledsoe Co., died 1906Wilson Co.Appreciate any help.Jay
jay rogers
75720.1353@compuserve.com
Submitted on Thu Apr 8 15:07:37 EDT 1999
SMITH, COOLEY, CHILDRESS, BRITT
I am looking for descendants of IDA COOLEY SMITH 1871-7/21/1952,JESSIE ROBERT SMITH 1/1/1899-4/2/1952, PEARLEE CHILDRESS SMITH 1902-1944, MARILDA SMITH BRITT 9/29/1890-7/21/1959, JOHN F. BRITT12/18/1886-2/13/1950
IDA SMITH ROGERS
rogers@volstate.net
Submitted on Mon Apr 5 20:43:41 EDT 1999
PARTAIN, PARTIN, RIGSBY
I am looking for is is James A. Partain that married Gertrude AnnRigsby before 1873. Her parents, J.D. and Ann Rigsby, were fromBledsoe, TN.
Sandi Partin
partin@kih.net
Submitted on Sat Apr 3 21:30:23 EST 1999
SEALS
I am researching Seals families in Bledsoe Co.Can anyone tell meabout the community of Seals and why it and Seals post office arelisted as sites of historical interest.
Mary Parker
mjoparker@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Apr 3 12:07:57 EST 1999
CLEMONS, MOONEY
Looking for info on my Gt.Gt.Gt.Grandmother/grandfather. ElizabethClemons, b. 1818, in TN; married Boaz Mooney b. 1816 d.2/14/1861. Moved to Alabama where their children were born. They appear on the1850 Bledsoe County census...we believe Elizabeth to be of Cherokeeancestry, info passed through family, but can find no proof as yet.Do these names appear familiar to anyone out there? I realize this issketchy info. We are still working hard to find out all we can!Thank you very much.
Shelia Sulkowski
mikews@tir.com
Submitted on Sat Apr 3 10:14:32 EST 1999
JOHNSON,PICKENS,MCKINNEY
I found a James W. Johnson in your 1850 census that has the age of aJOHNSON, that I am looking for. He was born 1831 in Tn. I do not knowhis parents, as I have lost him before 1900. I have him married to aNancy J. ? in 1878. I believe she is from Ala., I also believe hehadto have been married before. Your 1850 census has to a Liddy, andthey had a child, Mary A. Johnson. James and Nancy were found in Ak.in Beverly Township, Sebastian County, Ak. James' father is fromSC., and his mother from Tn. The JOHNSONS had a daughter IndependentJ.(Janie) born July, 1882 in Ak. In 1897 she married a John PICKENS ora George W. PICKENS. They had a daughter Alcye, Alsie, or Elsie,bornMarch 11, 1898. I would appreciate any help, as I have lost them,before 1900, and I do not have much information on my grandmother, asshe died in 1950. Thanks for any info.
Sharon Funk
funkyfam@caverns.com
Submitted on Fri Apr 2 16:21:14 EST 1999
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