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Posted By: JohnV. Taylor <JohnT25811@prodigy.net>
Date: Saturday, 28 September 2002, at 10:15 a.m.

I am looking for the final resting place for my GreatGrandmother Louisa Holloway Taylor,She was the first wife of William Ballard Taylor who is buried at the Mt Carmel Cemetery.Louisa died around November,1880.

Posted By: K.Moore <DVLtweetie@aol.com>
Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2002, at 5:53 a.m.

Yes, Linda. One in the same Lewis Hale and Celia White. Some of the descendants are trying to get a stone from the Son of the Confederates to place at Lewis Hales grave, as he was a Vet of the war of 1812. Contact me at DVLtweetie@aol.com Regards, K.Moore

Posted By: Linda Jenkins <ronjenk@flash.net>
Date: Tuesday, 24 September 2002, at 8:13 p.m.

I also have a Lewis Hale married to Celia. Their children include: Benjamin, Lucinda, Charlotte, Susannah (my GGGM), Telitha, Richard, Mary Ann, William and Jeremiah. Is this the same Lewis Hale that you are looking for? I have his birth in 1795 and death in 1871. Thanks.

Posted By: J. Gregory <wbgreg2@aol.com>
Date: Tuesday, 24 September 2002, at 9:22 a.m.

These are my ggreatgrand parents. Wills were written in cir. 1895 in Bradley County, TN. My grandmother told of living in Cleveland, TN. when a child. Would be interested in exchanging pictures and family information with others. Her parents are Marion and Susannah Dunn Dempsey.

Posted By: Dennis Carden <denniscarden@msn.com>
Date: Sunday, 22 September 2002, at 6:53 a.m.

I'm searching for information on Presley Carden and wife Dicie Jane Grigsby. I know children and forward. I'm searching for info on them and those who came before. Presley is my ggg grandfather.

Posted By: sharon <doctorslb@aol.com>
Date: Thursday, 19 September 2002, at 9:25 p.m.

1920....Cleveland, tenn.....looking for children of Thomas Jefferson BRAWNER who married Bell Zora EDGE in 1907. Think they lived in TN for a while...Any relatives still around???

Posted By: Sandra <steerage@richnet.net>
Date: Saturday, 7 September 2002, at 10:57 a.m.

Seeking information on MARY GREEN, born 1835, died unknown and her husband FRANKLIN M. TRIPLETT, born 1835, died 1908. MARY GREEN and her parents, names unknown, were Cherokee who lived in the Benton area. They were on the Trail of Tears and ended up in Oklahoma. At some point, soon after they arrived in OK, they returned to the Benton area. MARY GREEN and FRANKLIN TRIPLETT's daughter, MALINDA TRIPLETT and JOHN R. POTTER are buried outside of Benton. (I do not know which cemetery, only that it is outside of Benton.) If you have any information please contact me via email steerage@richnet.net

Posted By: Barbara Wilson Dooley <jb.dooley@verizon.net>
Date: Thursday, 29 August 2002, at 4:42 p.m.

In Ernest Ross's survey of the Fort Hill Cem., there are many James Taylors, but not one buried circa 1926-1928. There is no Mary Frances Taylor listed. Sorry.

Posted By: JohnV. Taylor <JohnT25811@prodigy.net>
Date: Thursday, 29 August 2002, at 4:23 p.m.

Thanks for the E-Mail,I tried to respond but was unable so i'm posting here instead.

My mothers (Mary Taylor)first two children were named:James Taylor and Mary Francis Taylor,It seems that no one living remembers the exact location at Fort Hill Cemetery where the remains are.

Posted By: Barbara Wilson Dooley <jb.dooley@verizon.net>
Date: Wednesday, 28 August 2002, at 7:08 p.m.

Posted By: Barbara Wilson Dooley <jb.dooley@verizon.net>
Date: Wednesday, 28 August 2002, at 7:06 p.m.

Posted By: Jim Hansird <ljhan2319@yahoo.com>
Date: Wednesday, 28 August 2002, at 3:31 p.m.

Interested in what cause the death of A.S. Hansford/Hansard and his wife Margaret. These death occurred between 1865 and 1880 supposedly in Bradley County leaving 6 children to be split up and raised by different relatives in Bradley Co. The 1880 census shows the children in seperate homes around the county. Thank you in advance for any leads or information. Jim Hansird ljhan2319@yahoo.com

Posted By: K.Moore <DVLtweetie@aol.com>
Date: Wednesday, 28 August 2002, at 8:26 a.m.

Does anyone know if there is a Lebanon Cemetery in Bradley Co.?? My Lewis Hale and wife are suppose to be buried there in unmarked graves. thank you, K.Moore email DVLtweetie@aol.com

Posted By: Doris Sink <onale@comteck.com>
Date: Sunday, 25 August 2002, at 8:42 p.m.

correct my first e-mail it is wrong. it should read onale@comteck.com Thank you.

Posted By: Doris Sink <onae@comteck.com>
Date: Sunday, 25 August 2002, at 8:39 p.m.

My great great grandparents Wm. Roy NC 1816-1862 Ark. sp. Nancy Davis TENN 1814-1883 TEXAS issue {first four born in Meigs Co Tenn. Emily Harmon 1831 m.James Tailor Sara J.Harmon 1834 m. ?Lane/?White Samuel Davis Roy 1836 died in Civil War Margaret Roy 1938 m. ? Cain Francis Eveline Roy 1840 m. ? White Caroline E.C.Roy 1840 Byrne/Hitt/Jeans The following ch born in Cleveland Bradley Co TE. Lavesta Ann Roy 1847 Gill/Bullard Louisa C. Roy 1850 -1854 Anderson Smith Roy 1853 Luvena Della Roy 1855 Rev. D.W.Cheek {my grt} Lewis Washington Roy 1858 Lavesta Ann Roy I am hunting for the Roy History in Meigs and Bradley Co's,Tenn. Number 1,2,4,and 5 married and remained in Bradley Co Tenn {from a cousin}Nancy Davis the mother was a daughter of Phillip Davis and Nancy_?_ {a cherokee Indian}Davis Can any one relate to this family or help me? I will share the data I have. Thank You.

Posted By: JohnV. Taylor <JohnT25811@prodigy.net>
Date: Sunday, 25 August 2002, at 7:31 p.m.

I too am looking for my brother and sister who were young children when they passed away in 1926-1928. No one living seems to know the location in the cemetery,I would appreciate any information.

Posted By: JohnV. Taylor <JohnT25811@prodigy.net>
Date: Sunday, 25 August 2002, at 7:25 p.m.

I have seen a report published in 1998 by the Bradley County Heritage Book Committee Titled "The Heritage Of Bradley County ,Tennessee 1836-1998". I'm not sure if this is the same family but it speaks of the family property that became Cleveland,Tennessee. I am still looking for my family from William Ballard Taylor back to the time that they entered this country, Some say the first was James Taylor from England but i haven't seen any information to support that.

Posted By: Juanima McFarland <macdol@mindspring.cm>
Date: Sunday, 25 August 2002, at 4:55 p.m.

John Pursley & family lived near Red Clay and was on the 1850 & 1870 censuses. John's mother, Nancy King Pursley was with him in 1870. She was in her eighties. John & wife Mary had 11 children by 1870; 6 sons and 5 daughters. John, b about 1814 was an older brother to my gg-grandfather James Guion Pursley. I believe he and Mary lived in this area around Red Clay many years, possibly just across the TN border into GA. Their belief was either Presbyterian or Baptist. Their children were: Nancy, Mary, William, Samuel, John, Robert, Emily?, Amanda Jane, Jackson, Nicholson & Martha -and possibly more after 1870.

If anyone knows of any descendants for this family or where they are buried, etc., please contact me - thank you.

Posted By: Barbara Wilson Dooley <jb.dooley@verizon.net>
Date: Saturday, 24 August 2002, at 9:56 p.m.

In Ernest Lafayette Ross's books on Bradley Co., TN, cemeteries, both Dickersons are listed.

I am trying to locate the gravesite of my ancestor, Jennie(Tuck) Dickerson. I know her husband, L. Dow Dickerson was buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery, abt. 1940. If anyone has the transcription of this cemetery, I would greatly appreciate a look to see if she is also buried there. Thank You.

Posted By: Billie Sears <ksears@texoma.net>
Date: Monday, 19 August 2002, at 8:44 a.m.

I would like any information on Andrew Taylor and his wife Jane "Jennie" Bigby and their family, three daughters and a son, David Taylor. Andrew had a brother named David Taylor, not interested in him, but Andrew's son, David.

Andrew and Jennie Taylor had their land taken from them, that is where Cleveland, TN is now, would like the history or any information on this family. Thank you.

Seeking additional information for Florence Romines, born in Bradley Co. in the late 1800s and married to James E. Dixon. Florence had her 3rd child in 1915 in Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN.

Posted By: Randy Bumgardner <RLRLM@AOL.COM>
Date: Monday, 19 August 2002, at 7:04 a.m.

Searching for marriage record for Alex Mincey and Annie May Scott. Not sure where, but starting in Bradley because I find them listed in the 1910 Bradley County U.S. Census. Their first child was born in 1901 - so I assume they were married in the late 1890's or 1900.

Posted By: Leah (Wrinkle) Nicks <Leah.Nicks@ns.sympatico.ca>
Date: Saturday, 17 August 2002, at 9:33 p.m.

I am researching my paternal, Great Great Grandfather, Joseph H. Wrinkle, whom once resided in the states of Tennessee or Kentucky. Joseph immigrated to Ontario, Canada in the late 1840's where he married Mary McPhail & sired (I believe) 12 children.

Lokking for relatives.Lokking for George Washington Waggoner-Wagner's parents.He was born Ga.(maybe Murray Co.)I think his mother was Elizabeth??He was born 1825,and died 1905,and married Emeline Rowland in Murray Co.,and moved to McMinn,and then Emeline Moved to Bradley Co. Thanks,

I'm looking for Frederick Williams and wife Cassandra. They were living in Bradley Co.,TN in around 1830-1850. It is said that Cassandra died in Bradley Co. about 1852. Thank You, Robin

Posted By: Anita Cowan <anitacowan@msn.com>
Date: Tuesday, 13 August 2002, at 3:46 p.m.

I have found some additional data in the Chancery Court Records of Bradley County which I would like to share here and also pose new questions.

William Wallace Cowan (b 1800; d 28 Feb 1854) had a first marriage and from that, a daughter Mary Catherine. Mary Catherine m. Wm. H. Hammond. In 1856, she is described as "of age and married".

W. W. Cowan was one of the three original commissioners of Charleston, Bradley Co. He was in that position until the time of his death, was agent for the railroad, was the senior partner in Cowan and Hammond (a general store and a farm...Hammond being a son-in-law). He held dozens of notes (IOUs) on Charleston residents (1840s - 1850s)There is a reference to his having had land in Meigs County.

He died at home and intestate at age 54. James Knox was appointed guardian of his five minor children. (I suppose the times required a male guardian. The five children seemed to stay with their mother and her new husband, John M. Bates). The youngest, Evaline, then died at a young age sometime after her father's death. John Miller was appointed to settle the estate and this took several years. There was a prolonged dispute between the daughter of the first wife (Mary Catherine Cowan Hammond, wife of Wm.H. Hammond) and the second wife (Isabella Cozby Cowan Bates, now wife of John M. Bates and Cowan's minor children.) Among the many called to give depositions in the matter were John D. Chattin, who said he had been a brother-in-law to Cowan; Joseph Cowan; James Cowan; Perlina Cowan and a Martha McKeown (no information on relationship with the four latter individuals).

Now, the new questions that I have are: Who was W.W. Cowan's first wife? What was the relationship of these other Cowans to the deceased elder Cowan? How exactly was Chattin a brother-in-law to Cowan? Finally, is there anyone working on the Hammonds of this area? Any help appreciated.

Posted By: Becky Helton <NyteBreez1211@aol.com>
Date: Monday, 12 August 2002, at 9:11 a.m.

Searching for the parents of Henry Brown, born c.1812. He came to Bradley County c. 1837 with his 1st wife's parents, James and Elizabeth Reagan. His first wife was Lucinda H. Reagan. His second wife was Mary N. Lawrence. Henry had a brother named William born c.1805 in VA., who married Lucinda's sister, Mary Ann Reagan. Henry was elected to the TN House of Reps. 36th General Assembly 1869-1871. Any information is greatly appreciated.

I am looking for information on a Samuel L. Fitzgerald born in Bradley County in 1842. He may have had a brother named Ambrose and a sister named Julia B. 1840. We believe they were orphaned when they were little. They moved from Tenn. to Missouri and then on to Texas. Military records state that Samuel was born in Bradley Co., although all Census records state that he was born in Missouri?

Posted By: Patricia Ward <pjw2@email.byu.edu>
Date: Wednesday, 7 August 2002, at 11:44 a.m.

Bradley Co., Chancery Ct. case file 65-B, June 18, 1841, says William [T.] MELTON is son of David MELTON and he is a minor--"cannot make title to land until he comes of age." This William was born abt 1821/2. Wm sold his land in 1849 but is not in 1850 Bradley or Polk Co., Census. Where did he go? Did he die? Could Perlina MELTON in 1850 Bradley Co., TN be his wife, even though she is 4 years his elder? Or did he move West to Alabama, AR, etc.? He could be father of William Taylor Melton born 1841 or so in Bradley Co., TN, and who fought in the Civil War. Also researching David Melton (b. 1801 SC) ancestry. Have reason to believe he is the David in 1830 Wayne Co., TN census. Will exchange information and help with research.

Posted By: Barbara Wilson Dooley <jb.dooley@verizon.net>
Date: Monday, 5 August 2002, at 9:52 a.m.

Marilyn, I don't have a record of William B. STAMPER, but William Oscar STAMPER, b. 1868, married into my YORK family in Polk Co., TN. Do you think this might be your Wm's son or grandson? If so, please contact me at jb.dooley@verizon.net

Posted By: Marilyn L. Shively <backacres@softcom.net>
Date: Sunday, 4 August 2002, at 6:05 p.m.

William B. STAMPER was born 21 Jul 1813 in Ashe Co, NC. His obituary states that he went when young to Cleveland, TN, where he assisted in moving the Cherokee Indians from TN to the Indian Territory. We do not know who his parents were. If his parents came to TN from NC, they could be a number of the STAMPERs listed in TN census records. Does anyone have any helpful information for us? It would be appreciated.

Posted By: Tracy Lawson-Henderson <alicia@dalton.net>
Date: Friday, 2 August 2002, at 5:12 p.m.

Searching for "good" copy of death notice from newspaper for "Lee Roy Lawson of Polk/ Bradley counties. Checked with Polk County news and failed to find said copy. Hoping some researcher of "Lawson Family" may have a copy that I could receive. Thanks for any assistance. Tracy Lawson Henderson Researching Lawson's of Hawkins, Monroe, McMinn, Polk, Bradley counties of TN and Murray, Whitfield and Catoosa counties of GA.

looking for info on john woodruff +rebecca sample and daniel woodruff+mary sample of bradley tn.in the 1850's, move to marshall co. ky.bef.1860 any help appreciated.jerry

Posted By: Ron McCandless <ronmcctx@texas.net>
Date: Thursday, 1 August 2002, at 4:42 p.m.

I need to compile as much data as possible on John McCanless and all other McC that lived in Mechlenburg or were kin to John. John was the father of Richard A. McCanless who md. Mandamma Grigsby and died in Harrison, Hamilton Co TN in 1856.

According to John's pension file he was a volunteer under Capt. James Harris, joining between the 1st and 10th of October 1775. Also serving under Maj. James White, Col. Thomas Polk and Col. Rutherford. This unit was under the overall command of Gen. Richardson. This service was for a period of two months.

John again volunteered in 1778 under the same commanders for about two months and again in 1779 for three months. He had also served for six months in 1776 as a waggoneer.

>From this same document it is clear that he was born in County Down Ireland and left from England in 5th of June 1772 arriving in NewCastle Delaware in August, 1772. Resided in Baltimore, Maryland for a few months and removed to Mechlenburg NC in 1773. He remained there until 1799 then went to Blount Co TN. That is why I'm interested in him.

James McCandless md. Elizabeth Kelly Caldwell in Blount Co. TN on Feb 10, 1801. They went to Marion Co TN and lived in Dist. 6 on the river that bordered Hamilton Co TN. There seems to be a connection between James and John of Mechlenburg. Therefore I want to find all I can on John and all his children because James is my line.

This John lived in Blount Co for two years and then moved to Knox Co TN until 1808. Then to Rhea Co TN and was there until 1834 when he moved to Maury Co TN.

In one affidavit dated 9/16/1835 under oath in open court John states he is 84 years of age. That means he was born 1750 or 1751.

Anyone having some names of the children with some kind of documentation please contact me.

Posted By: J. Gregory <wbgreg2@aol.com>
Date: Friday, 26 July 2002, at 6:30 p.m.

Searching for descendants of B. D. and Harriett Dempsey. Their son Alfred Marion is my great grandfather. They are found on the 1850 Spartanburg, S. C. census. 1870 Murray Co., GA. shows children: William 17, James 16, Harriet A. 9, Jane 6, Frances 2. We have copies of D. D. and Hariett Dempsey from Bradley Co., TN dated 1895. One daughter is named Mrs. Carden (could be daughter Mary M. Dempsey age 10 on 1860 Gordon Co., GA.

Posted By: sal corrao <glnban@aol.com>
Date: Thursday, 25 July 2002, at 1:40 p.m.

i am looking for my daughters lynette and stephanie corrao who did live in cleveland tn would like them to contact me in sarasota florida at (941)330 1604 urgent

Posted By: Barbara J. Fowler <Wildbloom@aol.com>
Date: Tuesday, 23 July 2002, at 7:36 p.m.

Searching for information on Jesse Stanford b. TN c1813 and wife Rebecca Davis. Jesse died in 1868 in Clark Co., AK. Believe that their son, Thomas B. Stanford was b. in Bradley, TN (not GA as some have said.)Thanks for any leads.

Posted By: Shiela A. Mikel-Cordray <scordray1@msn.com>
Date: Thursday, 18 July 2002, at 9:02 p.m.

I am looking for information regarding Union Grove School. It use to be on Spring Place Road on top of Zion Hill in Cleveland Tennesee, Bradley County. I cannot find any information on its existance. My father first attended school there in 1944-'45. His brothers and sisters attended this school as well. I have several school photo's with either "school days 1941-42" or "ditto" and then "Union Grove" printed below from various years, the latest being 1953. Anyone with Union Grove School history that can share their information will be appreciated. Also,does anyone know if a yearbook was printed? Thank you from the MIKEL,COLEMAN,LEDFORD,BAKER,HENDERSON & WHITE families!

I am looking for any information about Ezekial B. Bancroft and Adeline or Ellen Bancroft from 1885 to 1925. Any and all information welcome.

Posted By: Anita Cowan <anitacowan@msn.com>
Date: Monday, 15 July 2002, at 7:29 p.m.

Seeking information related to William Wallace Cowan(1800-abt 1854) who was in Bradley County area by 1830s. He married Isabella Cozby (1818-1880)of Rhea County in 1839. They made their home near Charleston, Bradley County. Their children were Sarah Cowan(b 1840)who possibly married T.L.Caldwell; Martha Jane Cowan (1842-1882)who married T.A.J. Bates; William Wallace Cowan (the younger,1844-1911)who married Eliza Peace; Ellen Cowan (1846-1903)who married Wallace N. Hoge or Hogue (1841-1902)of McMinn County; and Eveline Cowan (b 1848)

William Wallace Cowan,the elder, died about 1854. Isabella Cozby Cowan then married John M. Bates in Bradley County and had two more children,Cordelia Bates and John C. Bates.

William Wallace Cowan, the younger, enlisted at Charleston,Bradley County in the CSA in 1861(TN 29th, Co.A). He later immigrated to Denton County, TX where he lived out his life as a farmer, inn-keeper, and JP. This was my great-grandfather. Any information on these Bradley County Cowans or allied families from this or surrounding counties will be most appreciated. I have further information to share.

Posted By: Fran Murphy <jfmurphee@aol.com>
Date: Friday, 12 July 2002, at 10:36 p.m.

Looking for my grandparents, They were probably married 1916. Donnie was born 1883 and William b. 1872.They had two children Sarah b. 1916 and Frances b. 1921. He died 1926 in Monroe Co. TN. He had children from a previous marriage. I would like to find where they were married and find them in the 1920 census. Any thing appreciated. Fran Murphy

Posted By: Jack Stone <oolt@aol.com>
Date: Wednesday, 10 July 2002, at 4:18 p.m.

Elizabeth C.Burke was born March 28,1829 in Tenn.She was married to Stephen Crawford Jones. They had 3 children,Cynthia Mary,Myra Elizabeth and Granville Quitman Jones.Elizabeth died April 17,1906.She is buried in Antioch cemetery,Bradley co.Tenn.Seeking info on the parents and siblings of Elizabeth C.Burke Jones.1880 census shows father of Elizabeth was born in No.Car.,her mother was born in Tenn.Stephen C.Jones and family lived on old Alabama Rd in Bradley co.Tenn.

John Branam and Emma family John had six children,Sarah1955 Elijah 1856 John 1857 Riley 1858, Beckie 1859 boy child 1860 Elijah is my grear grandfather.spouse lydia mae Blanton they had 7 children my grandmother is the last child born to this family, i,m searching for this family back from . John he was a preacher in bradley co, cleveland Tennessee, will share with others searching this line,, appreciate your time,,,, christine,,E-MAIL donnecnc@hpower.com

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