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- BROWN,
DAVIS,
SEATON
- I am searching for the descendant's of William Patton
DAVIS. He was
the s/o John DAVIS d. 12/16/1864 in Parrottsville, Cocke Co.,
TN during the Civil War, along with his brother-in-law,
William Patton SEATON. John was married to my Great-grandmother Nancy
Ann SEATON DAVIS BROWN.
Nancy Ann married Henry BROWN after the death of John DAVIS. I can't
find any info of what happened to William Patton DAVIS after his
mother remarried? Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
- Thelma
Waddell
Wisecarver -- P.O. Box 267, Cleveland, NC 27013
- Jan 5, 1999
- WOODY
- Looking for information on Woody family.
- C. Long
- Jan 4 1999
- HUSKEY
- Looking for info on John H (Harb) Huskey, son of Henry C
Huskey. Cosby
Creek area. Would like to know wife's name, listed as a widower in
1910 census.Birth and death info would also help. His son, Henry
Hobart Huskey, is my grandfather.
- Rachel Husky
Parmater
- Jan 2 1999
- ALLEN,
HUFF, LANE
- I am looking on PLEASANT LANE and wife NANCY HUFF. They
were in the
1850 census for Cocke Co.,Tn. I believe NANCY HUFF'S mothers maiden
name was Allen. I would be glad to exchange information. Ona Brown
- ONA BROWN
--
PO Box 235, Kiefer, OK 74041
- Jan 1 1999
- WOODS
- Joseph WOODS Sept.1817- July 1888 was born in Cocke Co TN.
I would like
any info. I can get on him and his parents. Father WOODS, JOSEPH
&
mother widow PREWITT were told he had 2 girls when they married I do
not have a wedding date. Will share info on WOODS family also. Thanks
a million!!
- arlene
woods
-- 911 n. racine, rockport, TX 78382
- Dec 30 1998
- ARROWOOD,
HALL, LEATHERWOOD
- Nora Mae HALL married to Grover Cleveland LEATHERWOOD
(1-11-1911 to
12-18-1991), her parents were William
Ball (who may have been adopted to become a Hall) & Loera Hall.
Maggie ARROWOOD 4-7-1882 to 10-01-1936 married to Bedford Price
on7-7-1912
- Roderick
Clark
- Dec 29 1998
- GRANT,
HANNA
- Looking for information concerning William Hanna and Mary
Grant m. in
August 1819. Their first child was born abt. 1820 in Cocke County,
TN. Moved to MO by 1825.
- Bob Hanna
--
13460 SE Wiese Rd., Boring, OR 97009
- Dec 29 1998
- WEBB
- I am interested in learning about the Webb family in and
around Cocke
county. My Father is a Webb but I do not know much about his family. I
do know that he had an Uncle Dave Webb who claimed to be the last
living member of the Dillinger Gang. In these stories are tales of
the Dillinger Gang hiding out at my great Grandmother's home . Her
name was "Gussie" Matthews. She lived in the Gatlinburg area of
Sevier Co. My Dad's name is James Allen Webb Jr. His father, J.A. Webb
Sr. had
3 or 4 brothers including Dave. If anyone has any info please e-mail
me!
- J.J. Webb
- Dec 25 1998
- CLARK,
MANTOOTH
- Looking for the father and mother of LULA CLARK (b.Jan. 9,
1888, d.
Aug. 23, 1963) born in Hartford, TN. She had two sisters, one named
Annis, and a brother, I think named John. She married HAMILTON S.
MANTOOTH, son of ALEXANDER L., gson of ROBERT, ggson of JOHN, gggson
of THOMAS (CHEROKEE TOM) MANTOOTH. Supposed to be a CLARK family
cemetery in Hartford, TN. on the old Hartford road to Newport.
- Cynthia
Mantooth
-- 589 Wanda Drive, Talbott,, TN 37877-8854
- Dec 24 1998
- FORD,
JOHNSON, LIPSCOMB, MINTON
- FORD, Elijah b. abt. 1817 TN married HOPPER, Mary Ann b.
abt. 1821;
Children: Margaret b. 1838, Nancy b. 1840, William b. 1842, James b.
1847, Melvina b. 1852, John b. Feb. 1853, Richard b. 1854.
MINTON, Jacob L b. 1851, father James MINTON and mother Sally Elender
HARRELL. JOHNSON, Robert; father of Rachel JOHNSON b.1858. Rachel
married
James LIPSCOMB. James L.LIPSCOMB son of Rachel and James, born 1876
- Jon
ThunderChild
- Dec 20 1998
- SAMPLES
- I am searching for anyone associated with John Henry
SAMPLES
(1861-1960), in Newport. His father's name was Wiley SAMPLES, but
that's all I've been able to find out. I would like to find out his
mother and brothers/sisters. I would also like to find out Wiley's
parents. If anyone knows anything about these people, I would
greatly appreciate the help.
- Donna
Samples
- Dec 19 1998
- KELLY,
SCOTT, SISK
- Searching Bartlett SISK family. Born Culpeper Co., VA,
fought Am.
Rev., mar. Mary CAMPBELL. Died Cocke Co, TN, post 1840. Their son,
Toliver, mar. Nancy KELLY, dau. of George and Nancy Kelly. Their son,
William, mar. Martha Whitaker. Their son, Robert, mar. Zolla Scott.
Their dau., Irene, mar. Quentin Lampson. Will exchange info.
- Nancy L.
O'Neil
- Dec 12 1998
- CLEVENGER,
HIGHTOWER, JEFFERSON
- Looking for information on Allen HIGHTOWER (1812-1875) and
wives.
Louisa JEFFERSON was his first wife and his second wife was Priscilla
whose last name is unknown. Allen's parents were Thomas
HIGHTOWER (1765-1830) and Nancy MASON. Allen shows in the 1830 thru
1870 Cocke County, TN census. Any information on this family,
especially Allen's two wifes, would be appreciated.
- Bill
Hightower
- Dec 11 1998
- HAYES,
MCALISTER
- Looking for the parents of Randolph and Rebecca Elizabeth
HAYES
MCALISTER lived in East TN, Sullivan, Cocke, Carter, Hawkins and
Greene Counties between 1810-1870.
- E.
Dellinger
- Dec 8 1998
- HUSKEY,
TROTTER, VALENTINE
- Seeking death or other info for my 3rd GM Sarah "Sally"
VALENTINE b.
ca 1838 Cocke Co. m. Thomas Jefferson Huskey b. 1840 Sevier Co. We
know she was married to Tom and had at least three children. No
extant marriage license found (courthouse fire?). They seperated ca
1870 and Tom went to Swain Co. NC never to return to Tennessee. Tom
was brother to Welcom Huskey, both sons of William and Dolly Trotter
Huskey of Emert's Cove, Sevier. Anyone with info or place of burial
etc. for Sally? I have history for Tom. Will share info.
- Lou Minor
- Dec 5 1998
- CUTTS,
GIBSON, SISK
- My 5th GF William SISK, b. 10 Dec 1843, Jefferson Co., TN
married ca
1868 Salome Queen Victoria CUTTS, also b. Jefferson Co. They removed
to Cocke Co., and continued farming and raising family. William d.
25 Sep 1906 at Bogard; Salome (Lona) d. 04 Jun 1920, Cocke Co. Anyone
have parents for William? Salome's parents were Absalom CUTTS and
Rachel GIBSON marr. in Stokes Co, NC. Will share info.
- Lou Minor
- Dec 5 1998
- COLEMAN,
SHELL
- I am seeking information on NATHANIEL GARFIELD COLEMAN Born
around
1878 and wife TENNESEE BELL SHELL born around the same time. Shell's
father believed to be either a COLUMBUS SHELL or ANDREW SHELL. THE
COLEMANS had children Kate, Maggie Bell, Zelia, Dolly, John, Hester
Melvina, Andrew Garfield (Charlie), Oscar, Lilly, Virginia Genola,
*Willie Mae and *William. *Both died as infants. Thank you.
- Mike
McKnight
- Dec 4 1998
- SMELCER
- CHARLES HOLLIS "BUCK" SMELCER, born Newport July 1, 1904,
brother
Clyde SMELCER (poss other name Edward), born O/A 1906, mother Emma
SMELCER, (her parents John D. SMELCER & Sarah NORRIS)her
siblings
Mary Jane SMELCER (spouse George SISK),George Winfield Curtis SMELCER
(spouse Maggie JAMES), Alexander SMELCER. Hollis SMELCER may have
moved to CA and changed name to SMELZER. Need current location on
Charles Hollis SMELCER and spouse and children.
- Richard Langton
-- 2434 Concord Dr., Irving, TX 75061
- Dec 3 1998
- COGDILL
- Looking for information on George Cogdill b1866 in Cocke
County, TN
son of John and Fenella.
- Bill Cogdill
- Nov 29 1998
- BEATTY
- I am looking for information on the father of Ephraim
Turner Beatty,
born. Feb. 18, 1854, in Maury Co., TN and died Aug. 3, 1938, in
Monette,Mo. His father was John Beatty, born 1816? he married
Elizabeth
Pinkerton, Feb. 5, 1838 in Williamson, Co., TN. Elizabeth was born
1822? I am in need of more information on the above individuals.
Ephraim had a child by Carrie McCaul, John Alexander Beatty, b.
4/5/1878
and d. 4/17/1955, he lived in Monette, Mo. He married Ida Jane
Jefferson had two children Rolla Ephraim Beatty and Loraine Beatty.
They lived in Monette, MO. I would greatly appreciate any
information
anyone might have. Thanks Brad Beatty
- Brad
Beatty
- Nov 28 1998
- FINNEY,
HANTZ
- Looking for parents of Thomas Lee Finney, born TN 1829,
died OK
1911--married Emily Jane Hantz abt 1856
probably in Cocke Co TN.. Emily Jane's parents, Listed on 1850 census
in Cocke Co., TN are: William HANTZ abt 1804 SC, Polly 1805 SC,
Children are:Julia 1828 TN, Elizabeth 1830 TN, Samuel 1832 TN, Emily
Jane 1835 listed as 4, should be 14, William K 1844 TN, Pauline 1848
TN, Emily J married Thomas L FINNEY--any help will surely be
appreciated--help--
- Leland M
Puckett
- Nov 24 1998
- DRISKILL,
HOLT
- I'm looking for information regarding Edward HOLT
1794-1875. His wife
was Polly DRISKILL 1796-1875. I do not know where they were born or
married but they died in Cocke co. and were buried at Liberty Hill
Cemetary. I also know of one son, George HOLT 1833-1883. He was born
in Newport, Cocke Co. He is also buried at Liberty Hill Cemetary. I
would greatly appreciate any help availabe
- John Holt
--
106A 3rd Ave. , Columbia, TN 38401
- Nov 22 1998
- RAMSAY,
RAMSEY, ROLLINS
- Searching for information regarding parents and siblings of
Lucinda
(Cinda) Ramsey b. 1885 d. 1974. Lucinda, my grandmother, was from
Cocke County and married Wm. E. Rollins in 1910. They lived in the
Cosby area until 1929 when the state bought their property as part of
the formation of the National Park.
Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
- Ralph W.
Rollins
- Nov 19 1998
- HOOPER
- Enos C. Hooper married Margaret Harbison in Cocke, TN on
12-10-1818.
Looking for verification and parents of ethier bride or groom.
Thank you.
- Betty
Hooper Carpenter
- Nov 17 1998
- DARBY,
JENKINS, RENEAU
- I'm looking for info on my mother, she was born in
Gastonia, NC. Her
birth name was Patsy Ann Darby D.O.B 1-30-36, her mom was listed as
Annie Louise Darby born in Newberry SC. Annie's age was 21 at the time
of my mom's birth, no father was listed, however my mother always told
me her maiden name was Reneau not Darby & her parents were
James &
Vina Reneau. My mom was married in Cocke CO, TN. 1-30-52 to Hubert
Jenkins, Vina Reneau signed consent for my mom to marry Patsy &
Hubert
had one son Hubert Wilse Jenkins 2-4-52 and divorced shorty after,
any information would be greatly appriciated Thank you Anna Bollino
- Anna Bollino
-- PO BOX 66521, Baltimore, MD 21239
- Nov 14 1998
- HOLT,
WESTMORELAND, TAYLOR
- I need help with Holt families who migrated from Virginia
to Cocke
County prior to 1830 who were NOT part of the Wyatt Holt family.
Looking for ancestors of one Jesse Holt b. ca 1827 m. Delilah Taylor
5 Apr 1847 in Cocke Co. Holts came from Campbell Co. VA named George,
Edward and Littleberry? Also David Holt from Washington Co. VA?
Ancestors of
William A. Holt and Vernisha Westmoreland Holt who died in the early
1920s in Parrottsville, Cocke County, TN..HELP!
- Larry
Cockerham
-- 6112 Stillmeadow Drive, Nashville, TN 37211
- Nov 9 1998
- CLEVENGER,
FREE, WOOD
- I am looking for the parents of Alexander CLEVENGER
(b.1816) married
to Elizabeth (Betsy) FREE. I have been told that it is not Elias
CLEVENGER and Nancy WOOD CLEVENGER. Can anyone help me find out who the
parents are. Some people believe that it is Elias and Nancy. I
need some proof one way or the other. Thanks for the help!!!
- Donna Lee
- Nov 8 1998
- ISENHOWER
- I would like to get any information about this family.
Isaac was my
Grandfather, Noah my great-Grandfather. they moved to Indiana when
Isaac was a boy. I cannot find any record of Isenhower's in Cocke
County. If you have any information, I would really like to hear from
you. Thanks
- James
Isenhower
- Nov 6 1998
- KEENER
- I am looking for information concerning the KEENER family
that lived
in Cocke Co., TN (Newport / White Pine, TN) whose ancestry was
through the KEENER family in Knox Co., TN. Please let me know of any
research you might have along these lines. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely, Robert T. Turner
- Robert
T. Turner
-- 182 Constitution Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643-7244
- Nov 5 1998
- STINETTE
- I am looking for the ancestry of Preston STINETTE who lived
in Cocke
Co., TN in the late 1800s to early 1900s. If you have any
information concerning this individual, please contact me. Thank
you for your time. Sincerely, Robert T. Turner
- Robert
T. Turner
-- 182 Constitution Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643-7244
- Nov 5 1998
- BELL,
RUSSELL, STEWART
- I am interested in any info on the Russell, Bell or Stewart
families
of Cocke County, TN, around the early to mid 1800's. Also would
anyone know if there has ever been a Cocke Co. Heritage Book
published? I have found that the Heritage Books usually have a
wealth of information and would be interested in one if there has
been one published.
- Teresa Bell
- Oct. 1998 (UPDATED 2/14/2010)
- ANDREWS,
HOLT
- Looking for Marriage record of Lilburn Porter HOLT
& Lillie
M.{Mae-?}
ANDREW(S). Looking for the birth record of Lillie M. {Mae-?} ANDREW(S)
born btw.
1875-1885. Believed to have been in Cocke Co., TN btw. 1895-1906.
Thank-you,
Jeff Holt
- Jeff Holt
- Oct 28, 1998
- O'DELL
- I am searching for William O'DELL. I know this is a common
first name
and, I have been told that I should start in Cocke County, as there
are many O'DELL's there. I do not know the names of William's
parents. He was born in Tennessee 01 Jan 1815. He then moved to
Missouri and married Louiza Sarah M. Tilla. I do not know what the M.
stands for, but it could be a previously married name. She was also
born in Tennesse, and again I do not know where. Wiliam and Louiza
married in Polk County Missouri in 1840.
- Phyllis
Bearden
- Oct. 26, 1998
- ALLEN
- I am trying to identify the following Cocke Co. individuals
in the
1860 Census. All were Confederate guerrillas.
James Seehorn ALLEN, H.G. KILGORE, and Benjamin LUNDY
- Dobbie
Lambert
- Oct. 25, 1998
- PAYE
- Any information you may have about Graham PAYE would be
appreciated.
- WAFORD
PAYE
-- 25 Mill Creek Road, Hiram, GA 30141
- Oct. 22, 1998
- BELL,
JONES, MCGRATH
- Looking for information concerning Roy N. BELL, b. Cocke
County in
1897. Married Elizabeth MCGRATH. Father was Joseph BELL, mother was
Nannie JONES.
- Wayne Bell
- Oct. 22, 1998
- WRIGHT
- We understand that George or Nancy Wright was cherokee, and
that they
had several children. My great grandmother was Polly WRIGHT born in
Cocke
county, around l834. We would like to know if they had any other
children?
- nell putty
luscombe
-- 310n.81st., mesa, AZ 85207
- Oct. 21, 1998
- DUNGEE,
DUNJEE, DUNGEY, DUNGY
- Charles Dungee/Dungey/Dungy/Dunjee b. 1797SC/TN and/or his
wife,
Nancy (Lane) Dungee/Dungey/Dungy/Dunjee bc. 1800 ADOPTED A BOY (and
possibly siblings). There has been mention of Charles being a
Portuguese sailor or French. "THE BOY" was supposedly French, grew to
e 5'8", dark complexion, dark skin, black eyes and hair. "THE BOY"
was known as William E. "Abe" DUNGEY/DUNGY/DUNGEE. He was born circa
1827 Iin Cocke Co., but Nancy and Charles lived in Giles Co. Please
write if you have any info about this family. Charles and Nancy had
many more children, sons and daughters, all going by the same surname
DUNGEE/DUNGEY/DUNGY. They re-located to Williamson Co., IL by
1830-1850. "William" re-located to DeWitt Co., IL by 1851. He had a
large family there, then married once or twice more, may have had
children with these wives, then married again in Franklin Co., IL in
the 1880' and had another large family. He died there in the early
1900's. Please write me at email below.
- Jacquie
MacWilliam
- Jan 7 1999
- VOLENTINE
- My line starts with Levi L. VOLENTINE married Mary Bates
then
Susannah Thomas. His son Levi Jr. VOLENTINE married Caroline
Zeagler they had William Riley VOLENTINE who married Charlotte
Poole from their union came my great grandfather Preston Melton
VOLENTINE who married Martha Ann Farris the parents or my
grandfather James Perry VOLENTINE who married Lucy Day. If you
have any information related to this information or photos of
these indiviluals.
- Lorie
Volentine
Wilson -- 4057 Hwy 849, Grayson, LA 71435
- Oct 20, 1998