Blount County, Tennessee Queries

September 1998



JONES, LAUDERDALE

Date: 09/30/98
My Email:Kathy Oates

Other queries by Kathy Oates

Comments:
Does anyone have any info. on ANNE JONES or JAMES LAUDERDALE'S parents or siblings? Anne JONES daughter of (George JONES?) and (Unknown) was born Abt. 1780 in VA., and died Aft. 1850 in TX. She married James LAUDERDALE December 06, 1799 in Greene County, TN., son of Thomas LAUDERDALE and (Unknown).
Children of Anne JONES and James LAUDERDALE are:
1)Elizabeth Catherine LAUDERDALE, b. abt. 1800 m. Jeremiah LAUDERDALE 2)Sarah LAUDERDALE, b. abt.1803 m. George JONES 3)Mary LAUDERDALE, b. abt.1806 m. Daniel MATTHEWSON 4)Thomas Jones LAUDERDALE, b. abt. 1810 m. Barbara MCCALEB 5)Robert L. LAUDERDALE, b. abt. 1811 m. Sarah BLACKBURN 6)Angelina LAUDERDALE, b. abt. 1815 m. Jeremiah JONES 7)Jane LAUDERDALE, b. abt. 1819 m. William WHIMBERLY 8)James Monroe LAUDERDALE, b. abt> 1820 m. Rebecca Ann STEWART 9)Andrew Jackson LAUDERDALE, b. abt. 1822 m. Elizabeth MAYHAND


TEEL

Date: 09/30/98
My Email:Erin (Teel) Parsley

Other queries by Erin Parsley

Comments:
Hello, I am looking for info on Henry TEEL his will was dated 1812, in Blount County, TN. Thanks


CALDWELL, YEAROUT

Date: 09/29/98
My Email:B Barker

Other queries by B Barker

Comments:
I am trying to trace the family of David Caldwell and Sarah Yearout who were married in Blount County Tennessee on April 22, 1833. The family was Presbyterian - married in Presbyterian Church and their daughter Elizabeth "Bettie" Caldwell married Jack M. Willson and moved to Texas before 1900.


WARD, AYERS

Date: 09/29/98
My Email:Ramona Allen

Other queries by Ramona Allen

Comments:
Looking for any and all info on BURGESS WARD and ELIZABETH AYERS. WARD was in the 2nd tn calvary co L, captured January 2, 1865 in Mooresville, Al.


BLEDSOE

Date: 09/28/98
My Email:Lynn Franks

Other queries by Lynn Franks

Comments:
I am looking for information on the parents, siblings, and 1st wife of William Jefferson Bledsoe who was born in Blount County, TN circa 1816. His 1st wife died in the Spring of 1841. William remarried in the Summer of 1843, but he was living in Indiana then.


BONHAM

Date: 09/26/98
My Email:Paula Via

Other queries by Paula Via

Comments:
I am looking for information on three BONHAM brothers who moved to Blount County from Virginia in about 1810. They were: Nehemiah, who moved on to Wisconsin about 1820, Benjamin, who lived near Louisville, and Martin, who lived near Friendsville. They h ad many children and I would like to hear from their descendants.


WINCHESTER

Date: 09/25/98
My Email:Norma W. Matthews

Other queries by Norma W. Matthews Matthews

Comments:
1830 and 1840 census shows a David WINCHESTER. 1860 shows an Ezekiel b 1802 NC with wife Charlotte, children: John,David,James,Mary,Douglas,Samuel and Caroline N. Would like to correspond with anyone researching this family. I also have found, buried in the Chattanooga Nat'l Cemetery, a Josiah WINCHESTER who came from Blount Co and died in the Civil War. Would like to correspong with anyone researching this family. Thank you


WARREN, PITTMAN

Date: 09/25/98
My Email:Carla Burres

Other queries by Carla Burres

Comments:
Searching for ancestors of Permelia (Pamela) Love WARREN who married Lewis PITTMAN 1826 Blount CO TN


GREENWAY, SMITH, GRIFFEN, WILLSON, CUTTER

Date: 09/21/98
My Email:S Brewer

Other queries by S Brewer

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THOMPSON, ANDERSON

Date: 09/19/98
My Email:Deborah Witt

Other queries by Deborah Witt

Comments:
I am searching for any information on the parents of James Harvey THOMPSON and Peggy ANDERSON. James Harvey THOMPSON was born Jan. 5, 1805. He married Peggy Anderson Nov. 7, 1826 in Blount Co., TN. Peggy is believed to be 1/2 Cherokee Indian. James Har vey and Peggy had two children; Margaret Elizabeth THOMPSON, and James THOMPSON. Margaret E. THOMPSON married Jas. O'Briant Jan. 31, 1856 in Blount Co., TN. Sometime after Peggy THOMPSON ANDERSON'S death (date unknown), James Harvey THOMPSON married Ann orrow Oct. 14, 1856 in Blount Co., TN. Any information you can share with me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.


NEWBERRY

Date: 09/13/98
My Email:Georgia Bristol

Other queries by Kathy Oates

Comments:
I am looking for any information on Richard Newberry, b. abt. 1845 in Blount Co., TN. He married Isabella abt, 1869. Their children that I am aware of are Mary E., Preshey A., William A., and Calidonia. If anyone can help, please e-mail me.


WALKER

Date: 09/12/98
My Email:Mike Snider

Other queries by Mike Snider

Comments:
Looking for information on my 4th g grandfather, John WA:LER, born 1747 in Ireland, and died 1837 in Blount Co. He married Mary JOHNSTON and had the following children: Mary "Polly" WALKER and David WALKER. I have heard that he was a Captain and also a Sergeant but unable to determine which, supposedly in the Revolutionary War. Any help would be appreciated.


FRESHOUR, ORFUTT, MCAFEE

Date: 09/10/98
My URL: My webpage
My Email:Jenny Tenlen

Other queries by Jenny Tenlen

Comments:
My great-great-grandmother, Harriet Alice FRESHOUR, was the daughter of Thomas FRESHOUR and ? ORFUTT, according to her death certificate. Harriet was born in CA and died in OR. She married Clark Roberson MCAFEE in CA. Thomas was born in TN and his wife wa s born in VA. In trying to track down Thomas's family, I found one Thomas in the 1850 Blount Co. census, the son of George FRESHOUR, age 45. Thomas was 14 at this census. However, I know there were many FRESHOURs in Greene and Cocke Cos. as well. I would like to know if Thomas really was the son of George, when/whom he married, and when he moved to CA.


McNEILLY

Date: 09/09/98
My Email:Don McNEILLY

Other queries by Don McNEILLY

Comments:
Am looking for help in finding the time (year) that John Thomas McNEILLY brought his family into Blount County (West End of Millers Cove) from Cleveland County North Carolina. You may contact me at:
Don McNeilly 5095 Corkwood Dr Memphis, Tn 38127
mailto:DMcnei6710@AOL.COM


GIFFIN

Date: 09/09/98
My Email:Phillip E. Giffin

Other queries by Phillip E. Giffin BURIED AT CARPENTERS CEMET. Who are parents of DAVID GIFFIN?[WIFE-MELVINA RODDY]


KENNEDY, GAUHIER, MCCAIN

Date: 09/08/98
My Email:W.L. McKeehan

Other queries by W.L. McKeehan

Comments:
Seeking information on Nancy Agnes KENNEDY and ancestry, probably b. BlountCo, TN or LancasterCo, SC. She was the daughter of John Kennedy and Elizabeth Gauhier of LancasterCo, SC who moved to BlountCo, TN between 1780-1790. John Kennedy served in the A merican Revolution from SC, thought to be the son of Felix Kennedy (AugustaCo, RoanokeCo, VA>UnionCo, NC), the son of John Kennedy of N. Ireland. Nancy Agnes married John McCain of BlountCo, TN.


GRAY, DILLMAN, HARPER

Date: 09/08/98
My Email:Nina (Smith) Fickes

Other queries by Nina (Smith) Fickes

Comments:
Tazwell GRAY, b.oct. 26, 1811 in Blount County, TN, d. June 30, 1894 in Unionville Ia. Married Priscilla DILLMAN July 4, 1833 in Preble County, OH. Following her death, he married Clarissa HARPER Apr 10, 1887. (1) Am seeking info on Tazwell GRAY's parents. Father was possibly Robert GRAY. At one time Robert GRAY lived in Preble County, OH and in Dixon Twnshp 1820-1838. (2) Am seeking information on Clarissa HARPER.


GRAVES

Date: 09/06/98
My Email:Linda Runyon

Other queries by Linda Runyon

Comments:
I would like to share & trade information on my GRAVES ancestors of Blount and Sevier County. My line is as follows:
I am particularly interested in my great-great grandfather, Riley GRAVES, who served with the 3rd Tennessee Cavalry, USA during the Civil War. He married Elizabeth WILSON (born 4 Feb. 1829, died 22 July, 1906. They are buried in Ellejoy Cemetery.
The parents of Riley GRAVES were Stephen GRAVES and Jennie??(no dates known), and his grandparents were Thomas GRAVES and Rebecca ?? (no known dates).
I have some more details and "family color" that I would be willing to share.


RUTLEDGE, RATLEDGE

Date: 09/06/98
My Email:Darryl Gardner

Other queries by Darryl Gardner

Comments:
I'm researching RUTLEDGE (and spelling variations) families found in Censuses for TN and adjacent states. Blount Co. lists several RATLEDGEs, but I am unable to positively connect them throughout the Censuses. I would appreciate any help in identifying li nks, etc. of these family names. Thanks in advance for your help.


HICKS, JONES

Date: 09/03/98
My Email:Rita

Other queries by Rita

Comments:
Seeking information on the parents of Ruben HICKS b. 1808. Married Miriah JONES 1830 in Maury Co. Tenn. Had following children: Josiahm Mary, Sarah, William, Ruben Perry, Cornelia, Mariah Caledonia, Martha. Would also like info on the children. Any information appreciated.Thank you.


WALKER

Date: 09/01/98
My Email:Paul S. Walker

Other queries by Paul S. Walker

Comments:
I would like to have more information on Alexander WALKER m. Laura COX 1/28/1869 and Alexander Houston WALKER m. Mary Malinda WATERS 12/16/1869 both in Blount Co.,TN. Check my web site for infomation on WALKER family. http://www.uftree.com/UFT/WebPages/p walker/WALKER/index.htm.



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