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Meigs County, Tennessee Queries
Second Quarter, 1998

HALE

I am looking for either of these, Wm Hale b.1872 married Anna M.Mitchell,Peter Franklin Hale beleived to be a brother of the above Wm Hale.are any others that might be related to these. Thanks
Edwin L. Hale
EHale161@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jun 29 00:08:39 EDT 1998


JOSEPH PETITT MEIGS COUNTY

JOSEPH PETITT born 1881 , John Petitt 1822, JOSEPH CULLEY PETITT born1859 father to JOSEPH. Joseph and his son were suppose to be born in Meigs county I am look for some information on them
Betty Petitt -- 315 Gibson St, Ukiah, CA 95482
albair@pacific.net
Submitted on Sat Jun 27 22:06:12 EDT 1998


NIPPER

NIPPER
Ron Johnson
REJatSATX@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Jun 26 22:34:06 EDT 1998


NIPPER

NIPPER
Ron Johnson
REJatSATX@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Jun 26 22:32:13 EDT 1998


BENNETT, BILES, BOYD

Seek info on D R BILES & his wife Emily Elizabeth BILES (Maidenunkown) who lived in Meigs Co- she died there 1888 & is buried atWalnut Grove Cemetery there. On 1880 census she was living in Meigswith her son-in-law Abner Hill BENNETT, her daughter Ellen ElizabethBILES Bennett & their children. This family was also related to theJeremiah BOYD family of Bradley, McMinn, Monroe & Meigs area. Anyinfo appreciated.
Kathey Kelley Hunt
d.k.hunt@airmail.net
Submitted on Wed Jun 24 17:09:12 EDT 1998


HOWARD, DODD

Looking for info on Jasper Howard. Born between 1852 - 1857 probablyin McMinn or Meigs counties. He married a Malinda L. Dodd, born1867.
Randy Dover -- 2708 St. Lawrence Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421
Rdover@Pioneerbancshares.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 24 09:41:16 EDT 1998


GOTHARD

Is anyone researching the Joel Gothard family of Meigs Co. I findthem on the 1870 census.
Marcene
Marcene2@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Jun 20 20:48:41 EDT 1998


SMITH, WALDEN

Aaron SMITH m. Lucinda WALDEN in Meigs Co., TN 1839. Appear inMadison Co., TN census 1860. Any info regarding their locationbetween those years would be most appreciated. Walden Ridge appearson current map of Rhea Co., across the river...any connection? Hewas born in 1812 in Hamblen (Co?), North Carolina.
Doris Radcliffe -- 4086 Quail Bush Dr., Dayton, OH 45424
rads4@glasscity.net
Submitted on Fri Jun 19 20:56:00 EDT 1998


SAVANNAH JOLLY

Looking for information on my ggrandmother SAVANNAH JOLLY.She isshown on the 1860 census of Meigs County as a daughter of WILLIAMJOLLY & NANCY DEATHERIDGE. She is living in their household but theyare both 57, and she is one years old. Does anyone know if they arereally her parents? I know they had a son ABNER JOLLY shown as 13 inthe 1850 . I know he joined the CSA in the Civil War and didn'treturn. I have been unable to find a marriage record for him. Ifanyone has any info please contact me. I know she married ADDISONLOCKE MCCLENDON in Rhea Co.
Laura Lynn -- P.O.Box 352, Rogersville, AL 35652
l205gen@airnet.net
Submitted on Wed Jun 17 17:00:04 EDT 1998


WYRICK

My great grandfather name is James H. WYRICK (1851-1936). His wifewas Sarah C. (1857-1936). My grandfather and father came from Euchee.Does anyone know who James H. WYRICK father is.
Ray Wyrick
raywyrick@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jun 15 11:18:00 EDT 1998


OLINGER, SAVEALL (SAVALL)

Andrew (Jack)son OLINGER (b. 1851) and Mary Elizabeth SAVEALL(SAVALL) (b.1852?). Married in Meigs Co., in Dec.1872. Surety wasJoseph OLINGER. Does anyone have information on the OLINGERs ofMeigs Co., before 1872? This is not the AJ OLINGER of Scott Co., VA.
Cynthia G. Robbins
awrobbin@HiWAAY.net
Submitted on Tue Jun 9 19:37:43 EDT 1998


HODGE, WATTENBARGER

I am trying to locate information on Grant WATTENBARGER, married toSally HODGE, who raised their children in Meigs County. Knownchildren are, Eva Irene Wattenbarger PIPES, Louis WATTENBARGER, EdnaWattenbarger SPARKS, Anita Wattenbarger COOK, Viola(Shot)Wattenbarger COX, Mary Jean Wattenbarger JENKINS, RaymondWattenbarger and Katherine Wattenbarger.
Anna Marlow -- 25 Brook Street, Crossville, TN 38555
amarlow@midtenn.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 8 20:42:30 EDT 1998


HARDEN/PREWITT

Solomon Harden married Mary Ann Prewitt in Meigs Co. in 1845. Whowere their parents and siblings?
T. Jones
TessJ2@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Jun 7 22:35:36 EDT 1998


JOLLY,MCCLENDON,HICKS

I am searching for information on SAVANNAH JOLLY,daughter of WILLIAMJOLLY son of HIRAM JOLLY.and his wife MOLLY HICKS.She married ADDISONLOCKE McCLENDON on 26,August,1878 in Rhea Co. She is my ggrandmother.Any info on her or her family would be greatly appreciated. Anypictures, would be wonderful.
Laura Lynn -- P.O.Box 352, Rogersville, AL 35652
L205gen@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 3 10:49:03 EDT 1998


GRIGSBY,JORDAN

I am searching for information on NANCY R.GRIGSBY married THOMASC.JORDAN 11,April 1844. I would like to know if she is the daughterof SAMUEL GRIGSBY of VA. He was 60, in 1850 Meigs Co.census. Any infopictures, ect, would be greatly appreciated. She is my gggrandmother.
Laura Lynn -- P.O.Box 352, Rogersville, AL 35652
l205gen@airnet.net
Submitted on Wed Jun 3 10:17:44 EDT 1998


WATTENBARGER, HODGE,

I am trying to locate information on Grant WATTENBARGER, married toSally HODGE, who raised their children in Meigs County. Knownchildren are, Eva Irene Wattenbarger PIPES, Louis WATTENBARGER, EdnaWattenbarger SPARKS, Anita Wattenbarger COOK, Viola (Shot)Wattenbarger COX, Mary Jean Wattenbarger JENKINS, RaymondWattenbarger and Katherine Wattenbarger.
Anna Marlow -- 25 Brook Street, Crossville, TN 38555
amarlow@midtenn.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 1 00:12:00 EDT 1998


MCCALLOM

Searching for parents or siblings of Eliza Texas "Lizzie" McCALLOM,McCOLLUM, etc. She was born Nov. 17, 1845 in TN & died Jan. 23,1916 in TN. No death record. She married Hardy Smith GUFFEE Aug.16, 1866 in Meigs Co. They lived in the Erie area of Loudon Co.Children are: Sarah Isabelle, Nancy Jane, Mary Elizabeth, JamesPolk, Smith Albert, John Martin & Bobbie Alice. Thank you.
Rob Wells
RWELLLLS@aol.com
Submitted on Sun May 31 16:32:49 EDT 1998


HAYES, HAYNES

John C Hayes 1858-1922 married Christina Haynes 1858-1933 probably inMeigs Co Tn as my grandmother, Mary Ida Elizabeth Hayes was bornthere in 1883 and Charles Casel Hayes 1880-1954. Have no info retheir parents names, etc. Any information will be appreciated.
Norma Gibbs -- 4702 E. Hwy 45, Ft.Smith, AR 72916
NormaMG@aol.com
Submitted on Thu May 28 21:13:23 EDT 1998


BRADY,MONDAY

I am searching for information on my gggrandmother MARY(POLLY) BRADY.b.1/2/1830. m.DENNIS McCLENDON of Rhea Co. 6/5/1845. I am alsolooking for information on MARY's mother, NANCY MONDAY.
Laura Lynn -- P.O.Box 352, Rogersville, AL 35652
l205gen@airnet.net
Submitted on Thu May 28 10:51:06 EDT 1998


BINYON

BINYON, Richard married Nancy Woods 11/21/1850. Anyone researchingthis family please contact me and I will share what information Ihave on this surname.
Angela Dwyer
treeserch@aol.com
Submitted on Fri May 22 19:56:58 EDT 1998


BEAVER(S), REV. DAVID W.

David W. BEAVER(S), b. 10 Nov 1813 in possibly Cumberland Co., NC, d.24 Jan 1885 in Meigs Co., TN. He married Anna Thomas in McMinnCounty. I seek to correspond with any descendants. Nell Truitt -Texas1933@aol.com
J. Nell Beck Truitt
Texas1933@aol.com
Submitted on Wed May 20 12:00:42 EDT 1998


JORDAN REUNION

If someone knows of a JORDAN REUNION please let me know. I would liketo attend. Thank you.
Laura Lynn -- P.O.Box 352, Rogersville, AL 35652
l205gen@airnet.net
Submitted on Wed May 20 10:40:46 EDT 1998


CORVIN REUNION

If someone knows of a CORVIN REUNION please let me know. I would liketo attend. Thank you.
Laura Lynn -- P.O.Box 352, Rogersville, AL 35652
l205gen@airnet.net
Submitted on Wed May 20 10:38:17 EDT 1998


YATES

I am trying to find out if my 3rd Great grandfather, Miles YATESmight have lived in Meigs county. In talking to some Roane Co., TNrelatives, that is where they were told he was from. He married in1840 in Roane County, to Deborah HOLMES. Are there others researchingthe surname YATES in Meigs County?
Carol Yates Wilkerson -- 1994 SE Juniper Court, Port Orchard,, WA 98366-3421
CarolWilk@aol.com
Submitted on Sun May 17 17:21:17 EDT 1998


ISHAM, REYNOLDS

I'll soon be visiting TN, and understand that there is aREYNOLDS/ISHAM cemetary near Decatur, TN. Does anyone know where itis located? THANKS!
K. Seifert
ksseif@aol.com
Submitted on Tue May 5 21:03:39 CDT 1998


ROBESON,ROSS,DARWIN,WILLIAMS, MCCRACKEN, ALEXANDER, CAMPBELL, PARKS

J.C. MCCRACKEN, m. Isabelle C. ROBESON; James A. ROBESON m. TabithaALEXANDER; William G. ROBESON m. Flora M. WILLIAMS; John C. ROBESONm. Eliza ROSS; Elbert M. ROBESON m. Mattie J. DARWIN; Jasper NewtonROBESON m. Rosa M. WILLIAMS; Kate ROBESON m. Alex. CAMBELL; Albert G.ROBESON m. Mary PARKS Any information about the above will beappreciated.
Marian Robeson Douglas
mgdouglas@cococo.net
Submitted on Mon May 4 17:21:20 CDT 1998


HAIR/HARE

Looking for info on Pleasant HAIR/HARE. Born in Meigs Co in 1848. Joined Union Army, 7th Tenn Mounted Inf, Co D, around 1864. He mayhave been son of William HAIR who was on school board in 1847 but norecords after that. Was listed on 1870 census residing with JaneHair, relationship unknown. Need parents, siblings, etc. Thanks.
B. HARE
bbare@iamerica.net
Submitted on Fri May 1 02:19:02 CDT 1998


PAUL

Moses F. PAUL, b. 1770-80, SC>TNWiley PAUL, (b.1820-1840), m. Mary, children: Melinda, Macon, Lewis,Elizabeth, Abraham, Pearson, William R., Clementine, Tabitha, Ann,Emilene, Thomas S. & Willis Haywood PAUL, b. 1858.Willis Haywood PAUL, b. 1858, m. Linney MAY, had one child: JoePAUL. 2nd wife: Seynthia Jane MORGAN,m. 1887, children: Marion,Henry, Hennie, Katheryn, William and Will.3rd wife: Lucy JaneJOHNSON COLEY, m. 1904 in MS, children: Robert, Edd, Lewis Ervin,Vertie Everett and Jewell Virginia PAUL.
Linda miller
telem@earthlink.net
Submitted on


TEAGUE,NANCY

I am looking for information on a Nancy Teague who was I beleive,born in Meigs County. She married Philo Corvin in 1845. Anyinformation would be appreciated.
Laura Lynn -- P.O.Box 352, Rogersville, AL 35652
l205gen@airnet.net
Submitted on Thu Apr 16 23:15:46 EDT 1998


BLACKWELL, CASH

Surnames BLACKWELL or CASH. I am in search of Martha Jane Blackwellwho married William Cash Oct 22, 1866. This line is hard to trace asit seems they may have been of mixed Native American & Europeandecent. Any help would be appreciated.
Joyce Knaepen
Dragntails@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Apr 14 10:56:40 EDT 1998


MOORE, THOMAS FRANCIS

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE MOORE FAMILY OF MEIGS COUNTY. TFMOORE WAS BORN IN THE 1840/50. BUT I CAN NOT FIND HIS FATHER. HE WASRAISED BY HIS SISTER AND HER HUSBAND BRITTON AND ISABELLA GEORGE.
JOE POPE
JOE1134@AOL.COM
Submitted on Sat Apr 11 23:27:00 EDT 1998


SCOTT, MCKENZIE

One of my fathers aunts were Katy or Catherine ELDRIDGE who marriedSamuel SCOTT. He died about 1920 in Meigs Co and she died about 1923in either Meigs or Hamilton Co. Another aunt of my father marriedReuben McKENZIE. I do not have their dates of death. Any newspapernotices of their death would be appreciated. The SCOTT's may beburied in a cemetery near the Gunstocker Creek. Both women were bornin the 1850's in Hamilton Co near Blue Springs. I would be gratefulfor any information on these families.
Don Eldridge -- 3303 West 12th St, Houston, TX 77008
dheldr@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Apr 8 20:38:14 EDT 1998


ELDRIDGE

My paternal grandfather was Alfred King ELDRIDGE. In 1900 his familylived in Georgetown. He was killed in a land dispute. If anyone hasany newspaper articles describing the incident or the trial. Wouldgladly pay copying and postage. My father was the oldest of 5children. My grandfather was born in 1852 and died in 1903. He isburied in a cemetery in Georgetown. Alfred was the son of Simeon &Nancy ELDRIDGE.
Don Eldridge -- 3303 West 12th St, Houston, TX 77008
dheldr@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Apr 8 20:29:27 EDT 1998


LAWSON,SUTHERLAND,HAMMONTREE,CLEVENGER

Looking for information on LAWSON,SUTHERLAND,HAMMONTREE & CLEVENGER.LAWSON married SUTHERLAND. Matilda HAMMONTREE married AllenCLEVENGER.Thank You.
Carol Ring
CeeAre2@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Apr 8 02:34:02 EDT 1998


MYERS

I am looking for information on LESLY MYERS he is listed in the 1850Meigs County census. His sons,GEORGE AND PLESANT MYERS,served in theCivil War.I have military records. I need to find proof thatLYDIA,LIDDA,LIDETTE MYERS married PHILO CORVIN.Any information orhelp would be appreciated. These are my ggguncles. Thank you.
Laura Lynn -- P.O.Box 352, Rogersville, AL 35652
l205gen@airnet.net
Submitted on Tue Apr 7 22:01:11 EDT 1998


JORDAN

JORDAN,THOMAS C. I have information on THOMAS C.JORDAN who marriedNANCY GRIGSBY. THOMAS C.JORDAN was born in NC. He served in theAlabama 11th CO.C.in the Civil War. He never returned. If your arerelated through the Jordan or Corvin lines, I have military records.Thank you.
Laura Lynn -- P.O. Box 352, Rogersville, AL 35652
l205gen@airnet.net
Submitted on Tue Apr 7 21:51:41 EDT 1998


CORVIN

I am looking for informtion on PHILO CORVIN. He was born in VA,to aWilliam Corvin.I am looking for any information on his parents.Especially,any Cherokee connection. My kinfolks have always said thatPHILO CORVIN,hid out on Hiawasee Island during the Cherokee Removal.Iwas also told he caught pnemonia and died there. Any info would beappreciated. He was my gggrandfather. Thanks.
Laura Lynn -- P.O.Box 352, Rogersville, AL 35652
l205gen@airnet.net
Submitted on Tue Apr 7 21:45:01 EDT 1998


YOUNG, PUGH

I am searching for the Parents of WILLIAM J. YOUNG, bn 1830, and hiswife, DARCUS PUGH. They were married in Meigs County and were livingthere when he entered the Union army.
Earline VanWinkle Young -- P.O. Box 194, Pikeville, TN 37367
vanyoung@bledsoe.net
Submitted on Sun Apr 5 15:56:25 EDT 1998


BEAVERS, ALLEN, MCADOO, MCCRACKEN, HICKMAN, ATCHLEY, JEWELL

Seeking to communicate with ancestors of Robert T. BEAVERS, b.7 Aug1850, d. 26 Apr 1936 in Decatur, TN. His daughter Ida Belle McCRACKENALLEN, her children Opal Allen ATCHLEY, Eula Mae Allen HICKMAN, OceaAallen JEWELL, or Sara L. Allen HICKMAN. Searching for informationabout Robert Thomas Beavers' parents and siblings, i.e. Hiram BEAVERand Martha MCADOO BEAVERS.Please write to me if you have any info on these my ancestors.Nell Truitt in FloridaTexas1933@aol.com
Nell Truitt
Texas1933@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Apr 3 16:48:06 EST 1998


WALLIS, NEIL

Looking for any info on a Eleanor Jane WALLIS that married John R.NEIL in Meigs Co., March 16, 1848. I think she is the d/o WilliamWALLIS and Temperance SHEARMAN, but am not sure. I'm fairly certainshe had brothers named Major WALLIS, and George WALLIS. John R. NEILwas the s/o John NEIL and Sarah Elizabeth LANE. Any info would beappreciated. Often times the surnames WALLIS and WALLACE have beeninterchanged, but in the Meigs Co. marriage records, her name isspelled WALLIS.
Jan Wallace
jwallace@flash.net
Submitted on Thu Apr 2 10:20:17 EST 1998


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