DeKalb County, Tennessee Queries
Second Quarter, 2000
I would like any info about Thomas Jefferson PACK. Born Nov. 30 1861,
Died April 30 1946. His mother Narsissie PACK Born oct 9 1831 Died
June 21, 1913. His first wife Loudory PACK, Born oct 15, 1862, died
Jan 3 1911. His second wife was Mary Francis PACK, Born jan 4 1891
died march 25 1972. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Malinda Pack Richardson
-- 127 Church Street, McMinnville, TN 37110
rorichardson@blomand.net
Submitted on Fri Jun 30 20:46:49 MDT 2000
FARMER Bill and Martha born 1858 and 1865 children John
Franklin,Arb,Ida Jane, John Estes. John Franklin was born
Smithville,TN 21 July 1881 Need mother's surname; father's full name.
General information.
Carolyn Ballard
ballardmax@hotmail.com
Submitted on Fri Jun 30 13:07:39 MDT 2000
I am trying to find any information about Solomon GAMBRELL and Sarah
Frances PRESLEY from DeKalb County. His parents were William GAMBRELL
and Sarah CARDWELL. Her parents were were Andrew Milton PRESLEY and
Judah HAYES. Any information would be appreciated. Geneva Rainey
Geneva Rainey
GenevaR439@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Jun 30 11:02:07 MDT 2000
Looking for information on Thomas A. Bowman & Cordelia A. Wright.
They were married March 1, 1877, DeKalb Co., TN. 1907 Settlement of
estate of Oren B. Wright lists as part of his heirs: heirs of Mrs.
Thomas B. Bowman specifically; Etta, Princeton, Carrol, Mai, Lidia,
and Ruth Bowman
Norman Davis
ndavis@webcombo.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 26 22:26:13 MDT 2000
Looking for information on Jefferson Wright of DeKalb Co., TN. He was
b. abt. 1863 to Oren & Elizabeth Wright. I have seen his name listed
as Jefferson D. Wright & T. Jefferson Wright.
Was this the T.J. Wright that married E.C. (Elizabeth) Donnell on
May 31, 1883, DeKalb Co., TN.
Norman Davis
ndavis@webcombo.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 26 22:19:48 MDT 2000
Looking for information on Jefferson Wright of DeKalb Co., TN. He was
b. abt. 1863 to Oren & Elizabeth Wright. I have seen his name listed
as Jefferson D. Wright & T. Jefferson Wright.
Norman Davis
ndavis@webcombo.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 26 22:14:59 MDT 2000
I am looking for information regarding the family of Thomas K or H.
Alexander. According to the 1850 & 1860 census, the family consisted
of: Thomas H or K Alexander (b. ca 1795-1797 NC), Abigail (b. ca
1797-1800 SC), Harrison Alexander (b. ca 1829-1830), Nathaniel
Alexander (b. ca 1835), Margaret C. Alexander (b. ca 1837), Eliza L.
Alexander (b. ca 1841), Thomas Alexander (b. ca 1843). I think
Margaret is the same Margaret "Peggy" Alexander who married Moses
"Moze" Robertson/Robinson in Dekalb Co. on 28 February 1855. Any help
with this family would really be appreciated. Thank you.
Jim W. Kelly
gnelogjim@apex.net
Submitted on Sun Jun 25 20:19:29 MDT 2000
On the 1850 & 1860 Dekalb County TN census:
David L DURHAM and his Brother Lewis Durham.
They are each with their families.
David L Durham married Drucella/Drisilla Wilkinson in Dekalb TN.
David and Drisilla had 3 children
Julian born 1857, John born 1860 and James born 1862.
His Brother, Lewis R Durham married
Parilee (?) in Dekalb Co TN.
Lewis and Parilee supposedly had 9 children
William D born 1851, Franklin born 1853, Medlin born 1855, Thomas J
born 1856, Elizabeth J 1860, Waymon born 1863, Bedford F Durham born
1866, Josephine born 1867 and Elbert born 1869. These dates are
approx.
Who were David and Lewis parents, I have been unable to find them.
Any other information would be greatly appreciated.
Please contact me Terri Durham-Stone
email terrigem@home.com
Terri Durham-Stone
-- 39120 Argonaut Way PMB127, Fremont, CA 94538
terrigem@home.com
Submitted on Thu Jun 22 16:43:13 MDT 2000
looking for Mr Raymond that answered query on Gilbert and Raymonds
from Dekalb. Looking for info on Lucinda Pigg that married R.V.
Gilbert Check new e-mail address Thanks Beverley
Beverley Hertwig
bevhertwig@blomand.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 19 19:28:33 MDT 2000
I am looking for information on relatives of Edward Willie BUCKNER
b.1/17/1880 d.9/26/1952. He was married to Lula REEDER and lived in
DeKalb County in the early 1900's.
Kema Patterson
TPatte8614@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Jun 17 22:35:58 MDT 2000
I am looking for any information on Granville ESTES. He had atleast
one son, named William B. Estes. I know there were several ESTES in
DeKalb County. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Donna Capps Wickham
pdjc@earthlink.net
Submitted on Tue Jun 13 20:39:03 MDT 2000
I am seeking information regarding JOHN A. FUSON b. 1815 and his wife
MARTHA L. ALLEN b. 1826. The couple was married in 1847 and did
reside in DeKalb County.
Candy
bobi@htc.net
Submitted on Fri Jun 9 17:38:14 MDT 2000
Looking for Lucinda Moore who married Matthew B. Parker in Dekalb Co.
between 1846 and 1847. Children included Zachariah Montery, William
L., Louisa, Sarah Elizabeth, Matthew Monroe, John H., Ulysses G.,
Cardelia, and Ortha.
Debora Nichols
nichrd@HIWAAY.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 5 18:51:45 MDT 2000
Searching for Lewis Parker born 1801 in Smith Co., TN and died 1846
in Dekalb Co, TN. Married Elizbeth Yeargan 1820 in Dekalb Co.
Daughter of William Yeargan and Rebecca Bennett. Also Lucetta
Vandergriff (Vandigrif/Vandegriff) who married Matthew Monroe Parker
in Dekalb Co. She was born in 1863 and him 8/1857 in Dekalb. Lucetta
and Matthew moved to Madison Co., AL in late 1800's or early 1900's.
Debora Nichols
-- 17298 AL Highway 251,, Athens, AL 35613
nichrd@HIWAAY.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 5 18:46:15 MDT 2000
Looking for information on the following Wright families of Dekalb
County, Tenessee.
OREN B.2 WRIGHT (WILLIAM1) was born October 16, 1825 in Smith-Dekalb
County, Tennessee, and died February 18, 1905 in Dekalb County,
Tennessee. He married ELIZABETH PICKETT 1846 in DeKalb County,
Tennessee, daughter of ANDREW PICKETT and ELIZABETH CAMPBELL. She
was born December 11, 1824 in Tennessee, and died October 06, 1900 in
Dekalb County, Tennessee.
Children of OREN WRIGHT and ELIZABETH PICKETT are:
i. ELIZABETH F.3 WRIGHT, b. Abt. 1847, Dekalb County,
Tennessee.
ii. MARY ROXANNA WRIGHT, b. Abt. 1852, Dekalb County,
Tennessee.
iii. JAMES W. WRIGHT, b. Abt. 1850, Dekalb County,
Tennessee.
iv. EUGENIA JOSEPHINE WRIGHT, b. Abt. 1854, Dekalb
County, Tennessee.
v. PERMELIA P. WRIGHT, b. Abt. 1856, Dekalb County,
Tennessee.
vi. CORDELIA A. WRIGHT, b. Abt. 1859, Dekalb County,
Tennessee.
vii. ROBERT HATTEN WRIGHT, b. April 10, 1865, Tennessee;
d. September 13, 1926, Ash Creek, Pittsburg County, Oklah
Norman Davis
ndavis@webcombo.net
Submitted on Fri Jun 2 15:36:45 MDT 2000
I am looking for any ancestors in Dekalb County. My name is Carl
Allen Crowley III, a grandson of Carl Allen Crowley, who I Believe
to have been a son of Pleasant C.(G?) Crowley from the Smithville
area. I believe that Pleasant's father was Judge W. G. Crowley. I am
aware of a small amount of genealogical information about W.G
Crowley and Pleasant Crowley, but haven't been able to find out
anything about the background/origins of my grandfather Carl Allen
Crowley. I know that he was born April 1, 1894 in Tennessee and died
in 1948 in Texas. According to Texas sources his father's name was
Pleasant. I am trying to find something definite re the relationship.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to email me direct
at cacrowley@GeorgiaLaw.org
Thanks,
Carl Crowley
Atlanta, GA
Carl Crowley
cacrowley@GeorgiaLaw.org
Submitted on Fri May 26 12:18:40 MDT 2000
Dekalb/Blue Springs area census' show... Jiles (Giles) Gay, farmer,
born abt: 1818 in NC m. Mary #1 born abt 1828 in TN and m. Mary#2,
born: abt 1823 in Alabama. Of the children, Dabney (Dabner, Dobner)
Gay, born: abt 1858 in TN m. Rachel Gilbert, born: 1856 in TN-- Of
their children, Marvin Gay, born: 1882 in TN and died 1967 in Dekalb,
TN has a son Willie E Gay. So who is this Jiles Gay and where did he
come from and of the children, what happened with them? Any help
filling in all the blanks is appreciated!
Linda
gwyddiion@aol.com
Submitted on Fri May 26 11:12:00 MDT 2000
Seeking lineage/parents,etc.and other information of Alexander Hill
Stites b: DeKalb Co,TN 1836. Know of one brother, Joseph Marion,but
could be more siblings. Any information would be appreciated,
Thank you, Katheryn
Katheryn
ladykatheryn@home.com
Submitted on Wed May 24 15:37:46 MDT 2000
Looking for information on Lucinda Samantha Pigg, born 10-18-1819
died 9-1-1855, married to R.V. Gilbert. They had 9 children: R.V.
Gilbert remarried but have no info on Lucinda.
Beverley Hertwig
bevhertwig@blomand.net
Submitted on Mon May 22 19:56:59 MDT 2000
I am now looking for information on Lucy ROWLAND GRANSTAFF. She was
the 3rd wife of N.H. GRANSTAFF (sometimes spelled GRANDSTAFF). B.
6/6/1867 in DeKalb Co. D. 12/19/1925. Her mother was Tempie
WHITLEY, father was a ROWLAND although his first name is unknown to
me. I believe she may have been raised around Liberty or Dowelltown.
Jackie
Urnhart3@aol.com
Submitted on Sun May 21 07:36:08 MDT 2000
Searching for info on these: Andrew KERR, m. Elizabeth LAWSON, sons:
William Wiley KERR, George Washington KERR & John KERR. Wm.
(b.8/14/1841 Tn, possibly McMinnville) (m. 8/26/1861 in Miller Co.
Mo)Eliza(beth) Minerva WYRICK (b. 8/20/1843), dtr. of Hannah &
Othniel (Othaniel)
Louise Kerr
LouiseKerr@prodigy.net
Submitted on Sat May 20 22:28:05 MDT 2000
I am looking for information on ancestors of William BATES and
Isabella CORLEY. William b. 11-22-1866, d. 2-16, 1942/ Isabell
CORLEY b. 12-6-1864 d. 5-1-1937. He married more than once. Another
wife was Harriett GILBRET. I would appreciate any info. Thank you.
Deborah Skillington
-- 114 Fourth Avenue, Columbia, TN 38401
Debskill@aol.com
Submitted on Thu May 18 21:25:37 MDT 2000
I am looking for the maiden surname of Thomas B. BRADFORD,s wife
Nancy ???. They were born in South Carolina and appear in the 1850
Fed Census for Dekalb Co, TN with family. Thomas was age 65, Nancy
age 54. Any and all information will be greatly appreciated.
Carley T. Ledet
-- 6399 Heber Spgs Rd. W., Quitman, AR 72131
ctledet@alltel.net
Submitted on Wed May 17 14:47:13 MDT 2000
Edward Jackson PATTERSON, b.1833 in Alexandria, DeKalb County, TN.
Who were his parents & siblings?
His Civil War pension papers state:
1.His parents were from NC.
2.He was married to Nancy (Ann?) BENNETT.
3.2nd wife, married late in life (1897)-Anna CANTRELL.(Cantrell may
have been a married name as she may have been widowed, as was EJP)
4.Fought with Mo. Infantry Vol. Militia. Enlisted 1861, & discharged
1864, at St. Louis, MO.
5.Had 1 daughter & 2 sons.(believed Nancy BENNETT the mother)
Edward J. PATTERSON is buried in Centralia, IL., with daughter & her
husband.
If any of PATTERSON, BENNETT or CANTRELL information sounds
familiar,PLEASE contact me! My 89 year young mother would be
thrilled to know more about her grandfather and pos. GT.
grandparents.
Yvonne
tibbetts@concentric.net
Submitted on Wed May 17 11:33:48 MDT 2000
I am trying to get information on the CRIPPS family in Dowelltown.
There is a family grave yard set aside by my great grandfather Zean
CRIPPS. He also was a scout for the union army calvary in the civil
war. He was born Oct.13,1842 married to Nannie E. Cripps born March
23,1874.Thier son, my grandfather was Shelah CRIPPS born March
27,1896 married to Dattie PARKER/CRIPPS born Dec. 16,1895. Thier son
was James Cripps my father born Oct.26,1929. I would appreciate any
help in trying to build my family tree from Dekalb County. Great
Grandfather Zean's parents also had a Grist Mill there, I sure would
like to know thier names. Thank You very much!!!
Jim CRIPPS
-- 4529 Summerset Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507
Jcr770271@aol.com
Submitted on Fri May 12 07:19:41 MDT 2000
I am looking for information on the GRANDSTAFF (GRINDSTAFF) and MOSS
Families of DeKalb County. My grandfather, Toy Moss married Beulah
Alta GRANDSTAFF. Both died in 1974 and are buried at Hillview
Cemetary in Alexandria. His parents were John and Nancy MOSS,(buried
somewhere in Smithville) hers were Nathanial and Lucy GRANDSTAFF.(New
Hope Cemetary)
Jackie
Urnhart3@aol.com
Submitted on Sun May 7 07:38:37 MDT 2000
RESEARCHING MEDLIN DURHAM. I HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXCERPT: "JULY 1840-
COURT ORDERED THAT LAMUEL WALKER BE APPOINTED OVERSEER OF THE ROAD
FROM THOMAS FISHER TO THE TURKEY BRANCH IN THE PLACE OF WILLIAM
CANTRELL AND HAVE THE FOLLOWING HANDS, MEDLIN DURHAM." ANY INFO WOULD
BE APPRECIATED. E-MAIL DALEXANDER@WORLDNET.ATT.NET
DORIS ALEXANDER
DALEXANDER@WORLDNET.ATT.NET
Submitted on Fri May 5 06:46:08 MDT 2000
COBBLE,BENNETT
Seeking info on Sarah Cobble b abt 1816 in North Carolina. May be the
daughter of Elizabeth Cobble. Sarah married Thomas S Bennett b abt
1817. Their children were Elizabeth, Thomas, James & Margaret. Sarah
and Thomas were in the 1850 Dekalb Census with their children and
Elizabeth b abt 1790 in their household. Any info appreciated.
Susan Darrell
billandsusan@earthlink.net
Submitted on Fri May 5 03:43:52 MDT 2000
Am looking for information on the following DeKalb County family.
Samantha Hayes who married Thomas Dabbs. Her mother was a Mary
Hays(Hayes). Do not have much information on this family and history
and would like to include them. Sarah Sally Dabbs, Samantha's
daughter is my g-grandmother. She was married to John Eubanks. Her
son, James Elmer Eubanks is my grandfather.
Kaye Sass
-- 4622 W. Ballast Pt Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
rksass@tampabay.rr.com
Submitted on Wed May 3 12:22:52 MDT 2000
Would like to contact someone who is researching BOYD families in the
DeKalb area in the 1800s. Specifically trying to identify the parents
of William Boyd, born abt 1834 in DeKalb Co.
Lenny Green
nusong@gvn.net
Submitted on Tue May 2 06:49:58 MDT 2000
I'm looking for the date of death for Vassie Helen Anderson, born
around 1895 and married R. Waldon. His name could be Robert,
possibly in Cannon or Dekalb county before 1915. They had a son
Greely W. Waldon b.9/19/1915 - d.1/27/1971 buried at Gunter-Grizzle
Cemetery in Cannon county, wife's name was Media (Medie) and had a
son named George (maybe more). Vassie and R. Waldon also had a
daughter named Bertha (Bertie) Waldon b.abt.1917 who married James
Robert Ledbetter and had children Jimmy and George (maybe more).
Greely and Bertha were raised by Vassie's parents James Henry
Anderson and Minnie Elizabeth Gann Ashford Anderson, both buried at
Salem Cemetery.
I see Vassie, Greely, And Bertie on the 1920 Dekalb Census living
with Vassie's siblings and parents. What ever happened to R. Waldon?
I have a photo of all of them but have no idea where they are.
If any of you recognize the above names, please e-mail me :)
Thanks in advance :)
R. Ogasawara-Estes
Uchuujin@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Apr 28 08:28:41 MDT 2000
Looking for information concerning Moses ROBINSON, b.ca 1814, son of
James ROBINSON and Elizabeth FITE. Married Manerva OLIVER in Wilson
Co.1838. Married second 1855 Dekalb Co., Margaret "Peggy" ALEXANDER,
born ca 1837. Children are:
(1) Sarah ROBINSON b. ca 1842. Married Henry GEORGE, Wilson
Co.1864(2) George Washington ROBINSON/ROBERTSON b.1857. Married Mary
Elizabeth DURHAM, Dekalb Co.1879.Death record lists mother as Peggy
JENNINGS.Could Peggy ALEXANDER have been born a JENNINGS?(3)James
"Jim" ROBINSON/ROBERTSON b. ca 1861 married Burdetta "Bert" BLYTHE,
daughter of Joshua BLYTHE and Margaret GEORGE.(4) Frank
ROBINSON/ROBERTSON(5) Nancy ROBINSON b. ca 1857. married James Monroe
BLYTHE 14 November 1873 Dekalb Co.(6) Tom ROBINSON. Moses was in
Wilson Co. in 1850 with wife M.In 1860, was in Wilson Co.Joshua
BLYTHE, age 22, was living with them. George Washington ROBERTSON
should have been with them. He would have been three in August of
that year. In 1880,was in Dekalb Co. with wife Peggy.Have not seen
1870
Jim W. Kelly
gnelogjim@apex.net
Submitted on Fri Apr 21 08:46:20 MDT 2000
Looking for wife of Thomas NEEL born 1785 NC. I believe his wife was
Mary FISHER born 1788, daughter of John FISHER. Can anyone help?
Betty Nelson McDougald
bettym@pdq.net
Submitted on Wed Apr 19 19:34:49 MDT 2000
I would like to enter an update to information already posted. I need
to correct the middle name of my great grand mother LULA ERVIN WRIGHT
FOWLER, I have also found her parents names also form Smithville
Tenn. They were TOM WRIGHT and VERA MCDONALD WRIGHT.Lula was born
June 17, 1898. Please addd this to my other Query. Thank you Billie
Jetter.Any one with information on any of these people please contact
me.
Billie Jetter
-- 39 Shaddow Ave., Flintstone , GA 30725
lakwar15@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Apr 13 18:18:32 MDT 2000
Isaac Thompson Minister Gospel, Wilson Co. 1870/ DeKalb Co. 1900
where was he in 1880?
Mildred A Jones
majones@hubwest.com
Submitted on Wed Apr 12 21:52:26 MDT 2000
I am researching the Green family that lived in Dekalb Co. TN.; Jesse
Green he married Sarah Bain; Children are: James Henry Green ,
William Coleman Green, Lydia Elender Green, Monroe Berry Green, Frances J.
Green, Archibald D. Green, Tennessee Green. My direct line is from
Archibald D. Green, I have received info.on William Coleman Green
from a distant relative. I would appreciate any info. on the Green
family. Also, If any one has any knowledge about Jesse Green; he was
born in SC. in 1818. His mother's name is believed to have been
Frances. any help appre
Deb Green
J2dmh@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Apr 11 08:00:07 MDT 2000
Need info on William WRIGHT m Mary NEAL. She first married Joseph
Lawrence. Only know the name of one of their children-Orand(Orson)
Bethel WRIGHT he marr. Elizabeth CAMPBELL, their children
Elizabeth b.1845-46...Mary Roxanna(Roxy)m Issac Denton Griffith,
James W, b1849-50, Eugenia Josephine b.1853, Permelia P.,b.1854,
Cordelia A b.1856,Robert H(Hatton) b.,1859,married Amanda GRIFFITH,
Jefferson D., b 1863, Laura A.,b 1867. Could some of the girls have
married a DEWBERRY(DUBERRY,DERRYBERRY), OR A BYRUM? Robert H. is my
ggrandfather
Thanks
Geraldine Baker
hardtown2@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Apr 10 01:14:06 MDT 2000
I am looking for information on Felix Matthew MARTIN,Parsetta,Aamon
Asbuty MARTIN, Fancher's Mills-Dekalb co.
Mike Sieberg
-- 616 Center St., Huron, OH 44839
msieberg@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Apr 9 09:05:51 MDT 2000
Looking for info on marriages of GREEN'S in DeKalb Co between 1848
and 1860. I know of three; PINKNEY GREEN m EMILY TAYLOR 1848,GEORGE W
SELF m CAROLINE/CARLAIN GREEN 8-20-1853 & THOMAS SELF m CATHERINE
GREEN 10-17-1855. If you are reseaching a family member who married
a GREEN/GREENE in this time period, please contact me with what info
you have. shadavs@mvn.net
shadavs
shadavs@mvn.net
Submitted on Sat Apr 8 11:48:14 MDT 2000
Looking for family line...on very little information. My grandmother
was Susie PIRTLE before she married. Her mother was Mollie(Molly)
HOLT-PIRTLE. Her father died young and seems to have been forgotten
among our family as have many generations. Her sister Minnie also
married a Pirtle who was a brother of the unknown married to Mollie.
Any info to help link and extend these lines (Holt/Pirtle) is greatly
appreciated. I have no dates other than Susie was born in 1907 and
raised her family in Dekalb Co with her husband. Thanks!
Linda
gwyddiion@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Apr 7 11:28:15 MDT 2000
Thomas Chapman in DeKalb Co TN in the 1830 Census, does anyone have
any information on him? The Thomas that I am looking for would be
married to a Winna or Winne, I would like to know the children born
to them. This family settled in Campbell Co TN by 1840
Charlsie Gatlin
garatt@email.msn.com
Submitted on Thu Apr 6 20:00:02 MDT 2000
I would like to receive Any Information that anyone can give me on
the FITE Family in Dekalb County. Any FITE .I would appreciate any
help very much Lore1958@aol.com Yours in Genealogy
Donald Arthur Fite
Donald A Fite
-- 203 Marigold Ave, Kings Mtn, NC 28086
Lore1958@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Apr 6 19:30:03 MDT 2000
Have received updated information concerning ggrandmother:Amanda
(WEST) HUDSON, m. 15 Oct 1866, DeKalb Co., TN, to Edward HUDSON.
Need more information about Edward and his family. Your help would
be greatly appreciated.
Cathey Hudson Black
catheyib@chipshot.net
Submitted on Sun Apr 2 14:35:17 MDT 2000
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