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Meigs County, Tennessee Queries
Third Quarter, 1999

WYRICK, ROGERS

I am searching for info on Fredrick WYRICK bn 1791 Va-md-Sarah ROGERSshe is widow of Andrew ROGERS ,they married in 1841 Meigs co Tn,He then took family to Carroll co Ar abt 1846..Thanks,for any help,sandy
Sandy Dunham
sdu8068894@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Sep 29 10:55:00 EDT 1999


MCDOWELL,GRIFFIN

BROWN
margaret rader -- 5308 rader ridge hts,, bauxite, AR 72011
missm2k@yahoo.com
Submitted on Thu Sep 23 17:22:19 EDT 1999


DAVIS

Looking for siblings of Samuel Houston DAVIS,b. abt.1805-07 SevierCo., Tenn., son of Isaac DAVIS,b.1772 Laurens Co., S.C. andLeco(Lucy) BENTON,b.1772, Edgefield Co., S.C. Samuel Houston marriedElizabeth C.Evans,b.1805 Sevier Co., Tenn., in Roane Co., Tenn. 1835.Two children born in Tenn, Amanda b.1836 and Sampson IsaacDavis,b.1837 both in Hamilton Co., Tenn. Samuel Houston DAVIS andfamily and parents went to Texas in 1839, settling in what is nowWood Co., Tx.Believe one sibling of Samuel Houston to be Martha, married toPlesant Norman in Roane Co., Tenn. Other possible children of Isaac and Lucy DAVIS are David, Owen, Ann.
Lynn Davis Godfrey -- 15 Petalcup Place, The Woodlands, TX 77381
lgodfrey@lcc.net
Submitted on Wed Sep 22 10:39:21 EDT 1999


GUFFEY, ROBERTS

Seeking information on Elizabeth Guffey (Guffee), Meigs County1870-1880 Census. Died 1916 Meigs County, Tn. Elizabeth Guffey wasthe neice of Peter and Chloe ROBERTS also of Meigs County. Elizabethhad two sons, Jasper and James Guffey (Guffee).
Martha Guffey Scearce
mscearce@chickasaw.com
Submitted on Tue Sep 21 11:41:08 EDT 1999


CREACH, BENNETT, TIDWELL

greatgrandfather: j.c. (john)CREACH b. around 1859 Tennessee d. ?after 1918 Texas,parker county,young county or palo pinto county.married my greatgrandmother: s.c. (sarah ?) ? BENNETT b. around 1859Tennessee d. after 1918 Texas same counties as j.c..children: tilman b. IL.,(grandmother) lillie mae b.1892,IL.,effieb.IL.,bessie b.IL, john b. ?, charlie b. 1900,Tennessee. tilman married doanie and lived in ft. worth and then memphis,tx.,charlie lived and died in crowley,tx.,lillie mae lived and diedin mineral wells,tx.,effie and bessie lived in graham,tx..place ofdeath not known.know nothing about john. also seaking info of one j.w. (john) creach b.Tn married matildatidwell in hood county,tx.. he was there in 1880 but nothing beforeor after on him. please contact me if you have any or know any of these folks.
Jeanne Radford Garner
ronnieg@mail.cswnet.com
Submitted on Sun Sep 19 15:19:59 EDT 1999


PERRY,THURMAN,NEWBY,SMITH

I am very interested in my family history.The PERRY,family I believehad a lot of Cherokee Indian in their families,along with The SMITHfamily from Rhea County,and the NEWBY I am very interested intrading info regarding my families thank you Flora Newby fnewby@getus.com
Flora Newby -- 23326 Cimber Lane, Spring, TX 77373
fnewby@getus.com
Submitted on Sat Sep 18 23:06:52 EDT 1999


ROBERTSON

Looking for information on Joseph ROBERTSON b. abt. 1824 and spouseF.Caroline b. abt. 1826 (both born in Tennessee). They had fourchildren born in Tennessee.Three sons Georgia b.1847, James b.1849,Thomas b.1855, and one daughter Nancy b.1852. Would like to findCounty in Tennessee that they were from.
Neal Wayne Robertson
robertson@ncweb.com
Submitted on Sat Sep 18 14:27:06 EDT 1999


PISGAH CEMETERY

I am trying to locate Pisgah Cemetery and a list of graves. If youknow of someone or place that might have this information I wouldappreciate the info.Thanks for you help.
Connie
chollis@texoma.net
Submitted on Thu Sep 16 00:49:31 EDT 1999


FRANKS

FRANKSHello, I would like to get a copy of a Marriage Certificate forJames Franks to Sarah Green on September 20, 1849. I called theCounty Clerks office and they said that they were unable to find someof thier older records and to try micro fiche at the Library. Icalled the Library and spoke to a very nice Librarien. She said Icould send her the info but she didn't know if or when she would beable to look it up for me. I would appreciate help, assistance orwords of advice. I am new at this.Thank You
Pat Furman -- 6360 Malone Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76140
mpfurm@flash.net
Submitted on Mon Sep 13 16:11:13 EDT 1999


SHAVER

I am trying to obtain information on a Mathias SHAVER, RachealSHAVER, Calvin J. SHAVER, Rebecca R. SHAVER, and Jackson L. SHAVER. They appeared on the 1850 Federal Census for Meigs Co., TN. Anyaddition information anyone could give me on these persons would begreatly appreciated. Thank You!!
Charlene Holliman
charleneh1@msn.com
Submitted on Sat Sep 11 22:56:35 EDT 1999


WILSON

I am looking for a William WILSON who died about 1826-28. He left awife Elizabeth and four children. I have no other information on thisman. The four children could have been boys, not sure. Please e-mail me direct. Thank youLinda LaHue @kinseeker@harenet.net
Linda LaHue
kinseeker@harenet.net
Submitted on Fri Sep 10 14:44:42 EDT 1999


DYER

John Dyer born 7 May 1760 Braintree, MA applied for Rev.War Pensionin Rhea Cty TN (later Meigs Cty) 3 May 1836. Any one know more aboutJohn and his family?
Dorothy Pace
pace@esinet.net
Submitted on Fri Sep 10 09:59:00 EDT 1999


POOLE, DONOHO

Looking for information on Lorenza Poole, Elijah Poole, Ancel Donohoand Julia Donoho, late 1800's. Julia married Elijah Poole and livedin Dayton,TN.
Helen Poole Lillard
Helillard@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Sep 7 21:54:20 EDT 1999


WELCHANCE, KNICK, DAVIS

I'm looking for Mary A WELCHANCE, she was traveling through Tennesseefrom Washington County Tennessee during 1850-1855 with the WilliamKNICK family on there way to Georgia. She may have passed throughMeigs County. It is known that William Daniel Welchance re-married inMeigs County 1865 to Susan Davis. (It is believed Wm. D. Welchancewas Mary's First husband. The spelling of the Name Welchance has beenspelled 12 different ways anything close could be her. ( Please getin touch with any information)
Brenda Pitts Smith
dbsmith@alltel.net
Submitted on Sun Sep 5 19:33:58 EDT 1999


CATES, MCKNIGHT, PARRISH, TANNER, HICKS, HORNER, LEWIS

I am looking for any information on family in and around Middle TN.Willie Dean Cates[1931-1991] son of Leonard Virgil Cates[originallyfrom Maury Co. - died abt.1944 in Perry Co] and Jessie ParrishCates[1903-1953] Amanda [Mandy] Lewis McKnight [Perry County-1800]Arbin Ellis McKnight [1913-1987] Perry County, s/o Albert McKnight,s/o James [Jim] McKnightMary Elizabeth Horner Parrish [1881-1971] [Perry County]Brothers - Gus, George, & Amos Parrish. [Perry County-1800's]Thomas Tanner & Myrtle Hicks Tanner. [Perry County-1800]Any info greatly appreciated!jgreer@hcol.net
Resia Cates Keeton -- 739 Beacon Rd., Parsons, TN 38363
jgreer@hcol.net
Submitted on Sun Sep 5 19:28:24 EDT 1999


FAIRBANKS

Seeking the names of parents of John FAIRBANKS b.7/7/1888 d.1/15/1967 Meigs Co. Give birth and death dates if possible. Thanks
Tommy Fairbanks
tomfair@email.com
Submitted on Fri Aug 27 23:27:36 EDT 1999


UNDERWOOD, LEE

I am searching for information on a LEE UNDERWOOD who was supposed tohave married a woman by the name of ANNIE KATHRYN UNDERWOOD, around1915. Annie & baby Edna left for Oklahoma and 5 yr. later, Lee was tohave killed when thrown by horse. Any one with any info onUNDERWOOD, please contact me.
DeeMill
DeeMill@Prodigy. com
Submitted on Sun Aug 22 23:16:56 EDT 1999


SMITH, GIDEON T

Gideon Thompson Smith was b.1836 TN, d.16 Feb 1913, bur. DecaturCem., son of John W. Smith of Meigs Co, TN. Gideon first mar.1860 toLoucinda Henry, and had a dau. Meriah. Did Loucinda died? Gideonwent to war, and in 1867 mar. Mary Jane Findley from Calhoun, GordonCo, GA. They had nine children: John W., Julia, Lillie Mae, Ella(Sharp), Flora (twin to Ella), Wm T., Luther F., Louann and Mary J.Smith. Looking for descendants and their children.
Marla Dooley
wjd@pacbell.net
Submitted on Fri Aug 20 12:01:44 EDT 1999


FORD,FORDE, SQUIRE, ESQUIRE

I am looking for the parents of Squire FORD, FORDE, who died 1912 andwas b-1824 in Rhea Co. TN. He was married to Elizabeth FLOYD andthey had 11 children, 9 lived. Squire was a P.O.W. in the Civil Warin 1863-1865. Elizabeth died in Breman KY after Squire died inJackson Co. TN when she was visiting a son. any information would begreatly appreciated at bskip@ria.net thanks Brent....
Brent
bskip@ria.net
Submitted on Tue Aug 17 17:34:12 EDT 1999


PETITT, MASONER

Any help researching the PETITTs and MASONERs of Meigs County wouldbe greatly appreciated.
Dana L. Hill -- 6250 Telegraph Road, #2900, Ventura, CA 93003
dlhill@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Aug 16 20:44:19 EDT 1999


JACKSON

Cassie E JACKSON
Carl Gordon Williams -- 101 Lariar cr, Liberty Hill, TX 78642
cgwillia@swbell.net
Submitted on Mon Aug 16 16:42:06 EDT 1999


ROSS, BUNCH

Belle BUNCH, daughter of W.A. BUNCH (dob 1-3-1863) and Permealy BUNCHnee ROSS (dob 6-12-1861). Ethnicity of Permealy ROSS?
B. E. HUGHES -- 1907 State Park Road, Lockhart, TX 78644
beh@itouch.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 15 23:10:20 EDT 1999


INGLE/RINEHART

I am searching for info on the families of my ggreat grandparentsEmanuel Rinehart and Mary Ingle. They married in Meigs County in1844 and raised their families there. Their daughter Julia Annmarried James H. Campbell in @1892. Would like to know about Emanueland Mary's parents, where they came from, etc and where I might findany of their graves.
Kathleen Hodge
REBEL6@usit.net
Submitted on Thu Aug 12 12:05:24 EDT 1999


GODSEY

I am interested in knowing which church in Meigs County that D.Godsey was the minister for during the mid 1800's. Is this churchstill in existence and does it maintain records from the those earlyyears, most specifically the 1840 to 1875 time frame.
Kathleen Hodge
REBEL6@usit.net
Submitted on Thu Aug 12 11:46:44 EDT 1999


MOSS, ROWDEN

Looking for information on family of James Akles Moss b. 07/12/1854in Meigs Co. TN, son of John Calvin Moss and Sarah A. Rowden; m. MaryMalvina Ferguson.
Pam Barnett -- 218 E. 79th St., Kansas City, MO 64114
pkc49fam@yahoo.com
Submitted on Mon Aug 9 03:48:15 EDT 1999


TAYLOR

I am trying to locate a Caulfield Taylor who may have settled inMeigs County in the early 1800's. He probably moved from BlountCounty around 1820. I am particularly interested in any marriagerecord or any other information on this man.
J. Edward Taylor -- 1605 Sunrise Drive, Maryville, TN 37803
jetaylor@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 8 09:48:30 EDT 1999


SHAVER

I would like more info. on the surname "Shaver". In the 1840 Fed.Census of Meigs Co., TN, I found Mathias Shaver, Rachael Shaver,Calvin J. Shaver, Rebecca R. Shaver, and Jackson L. Shaver listedtogether. Could anyone give me more info. on any listed here.
Charlene Holliman
charleneh1@msn.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 8 04:07:07 EDT 1999


MANNING,NELSON,DAVIS

My great-grandfather was James Grant MANNING. He was raised by hismothers father (SHIPLY)in Pine Bluff,Ark. He later movied to SoddyTenn. in Hamilton Cty. Have a picture of him. He was 1/2 Cherokee.Always said he was black Irish. My other grgrgrandmother was SarahNELSON. She was thought to be full blood Cherokee. She married RobertDAVIS. My great-grandmother was Sarah DAVIS STEPHENSON. She was bornJan.5,1869. And died Mar.14,1948, and is buried in Riceville,Tenn. inthe Spring Creek Cemt.
s y waller -- 4202 N.Sandalwood Cir., Tampa, FL 33617
sywaller@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 7 21:05:57 EDT 1999


LEMONS

Im doing genealogy on 'LEMONS' IN TN ANY help would be appreciated.thank tennanny@webtv.net
linda
tennanny@webtv.net
Submitted on Sat Aug 7 16:45:24 EDT 1999


CUNNINGHAM, MARTIN

Seeking information on Sarah E. CUNNINGHAM, married to Frank L MARTINin Meigs Co., Tn. on 23 June 1879. Was Sarah the daughter of CeliaCUNNINGHAM?
Charles E. Carroll -- Rt.4, Box 4352, Grapeland, TX 75844-9312
dixie2@sat.net
Submitted on Fri Aug 6 23:32:41 EDT 1999


MASONER

i am looking for information on john MASONER. he moved to meigs cofrom montgomery co va.i need information on his parents,and wherethey were from.
gary masner
glmasner@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 5 17:22:10 EDT 1999


MOORE

I am looking for information on Dodson Moore. He is listed on theMeigs County Census for 1880 with his wife Rebecca A., sons Thomasand Augustus, and daughters Mary and Annie.
Pat Smith
asuwish@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Mon Jul 26 21:42:28 EDT 1999


BROWN, HUFF

Hi, I am looking for information on John Lane Brown b.1869 m. CorryRebecca Dickey 1895. Father? John Knox Brown, no info on mother.Grandfather? Alexander Brown, no info on mother. I am, specifically,trying to see how Saladia (Salita)Ann Brown b.1810-1820? connects toJohn Lane Brown(cousin,nephew,etc). She was married to Peter Huff m.1830-1840? She and her sons were murdered in the Mtn Meadowmassacre in Utah. She had a daughter, Nancy Saphrona Huff,whosurvived the massacre. And I believe she returned from Utah to livewith Grandpa Brown (Alexander Brown I think). Any confimation would be so helpful, thank you.
Saleta Powell
powellgs@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Jul 22 22:34:58 EDT 1999


WARD, HICKS, BENTON, DAVIS,ANDERSON

Looking for WARD, HICKS, DAVIS, ANDERSON and BENTONS of this area. They were in Meigs and McMinn since the early 1800's. Many havestayed there. Were any of them part Indian? They are all my directline. Thank You Gaile
Gaile
gaile@lucernev alley.net
Submitted on Thu Jul 22 22:12:41 EDT 1999


ELISHA SHARP

Elisha Sharp had a large farm in Ten Mile, Meigs Co. TN. Does anyonehave the name of all their children. My ggrandmother was one ofthose children, Sarah Ann Sharp Clementson.
Mary Tosko
twofourten@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jul 21 20:40:12 EDT 1999


HENLEY,CLICK

I am looking for descendants of Isaac S. Henley and Mary A. Click b.29 Jan 1834 Newport, Cocke Co. TN d. 1898 Meigs Co. TN. Mary was thedaughter of William Columbus Click and Phoebe Gray. They marriedabout 1853. I believe they were in Monroe Co. until after 1873. Donot know when they went to Meigs Co. Mary is the sister to my greatgrandfather, William Reginald Click who left Tenn and went to Kansas.Please visit my website: http://hometown.aol.com/atsissie/pubpage.htmWe are planning a family reunion next year in Monroe Co. TN and wouldlike to notify as many descendants as possible.
Carolyn Whitaker
atsissie@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jul 19 01:00:54 EDT 1999


GUINN

I have info and some pictures to share for Joshua GUINN, b-1814 andhis children Mary, Susan, Leonard, Franklin, Andrew, Sarah,Bartholomew, Thomas, Elizabeth, Ellen (Elinor),and James. Email me ifyou are interested. This is not my family.
Linda Ladd
lladd@cts.com
Submitted on Sun Jul 18 15:15:03 EDT 1999


JOHNSON, GREEN

Need information on William Johnson (1824) who married Sarah JaneGreen on October 18, 1848, Decatur, TN. Moved to AR in 1851. Son wasWilliam Green Johnson born 1850 in TN.
David Young
younghsv@ipa.net
Submitted on Mon Jul 12 23:34:08 EDT 1999


BLIZARD,LAWSON

William Franklin Blizard b.1848 Athens TN was married first to EllenTennessee Guin. She contracted TB and the family moved to CA. Afterher death he returned to Decatur where he married again to LizzyLawson. William died in Decatur. We are interested in contactingdecentants of this pair and in further work on the family.
Barbara Whiting -- 2500 Levie Lane, Prescott, AZ 96305
barbara@primenet.com
Submitted on Sun Jul 11 21:40:26 EDT 1999


GRUBB

Need Info on an Eldred Grubb in Meigs County in the 1830's. MostGrubbs in Meigs County are descended from him. Any Grubb info wouldbe nice as well.
David Brown
dobrown@utk.edu
Submitted on Sat Jul 10 19:30:54 EDT 1999


LOCKE, NEWELL

Searching for information on the parents of Jeanette (Nettie) IsabelLOCKE who was born in October 1880 in Tennessee. She married JohnEllis NEWELL in about 1897/98. Their first child, John A. NEWELL,was born in 1898 near Birchwood, Meigs County, Tennessee. Nettie wassupposed to have a brother Frank NEWELL. Any help is greatlyappreciated!
J. Newell
newell@concourse.net
Submitted on Thu Jul 8 14:07:04 EDT 1999


PHILLIPS, BENTON, PETTIT

Does anyone have an Index to suits filed in Meigs Co between1845-1850. I am trying to find a suit which was filed byAuswell/Oswell PHILLIPS against a John BENTON. Francis PETTIT postedsecurity for PHILLIPS. PHILLIPS and PETTIT were from McMinn Co. Anyhelp would be greatly appreciated!!
GayNell Tinsley Wells -- 601 Ovilla Oaks Drive, Ovilla, TX 75154
gnwells@earthlink.net
Submitted on Tue Jul 6 17:36:20 EDT 1999


CLICK, HUGHES, MORRISON

Seek info on George W CLICK, who married Mary HUGHES 1839 in MeigsCo. I am descendant of his son, Michael, who came to TX aftermarrying Jodie BENNETT in Bradley Co. Also, seek info on daughter ofGeorge, Emily E CLICK who married Thomas P MORRISON 1885 in BradleyCo. George & Mary CLICK also had daughters named Mary E & Louisa.*Any* info on this family is appreciated----
Kathey Kelley Hunt
d.k.hunt@airmail.net
Submitted on Mon Jul 5 18:02:36 EDT 1999


GENNOE, GENOW, JANOE,JANOW

I am looking for information on MARTHA (PATSY) GENNOE born around1802 in South Carolina. She came to Tennessee/Rhea County in 1830Census. David born 1823, James born 1825 in McMinn County Tennessee,Louisa Jane born 1828 and Calvin born 1830. Anything about her or herchildren and/or husband would be appreciated. THANK YOU.
SANDRA WOODS
SWoods4955@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jul 5 11:35:37 EDT 1999


DODD

I am looking for information on William DODD, Father of Louisa DODD.William DODD and wife Martha (suspected Martha LOCK) were living inMeigs Cty in 1870 (4 doors down from his suspected father WilsonDODD) and in Hamilton Cty in 1880. I can find nothing on William orWilson prior to 1870.
Randy Dover
rddover@netzero.com
Submitted on Sun Jul 4 17:04:10 EDT 1999


BROGDON, COLBAUGH

George Washington COLBAUGH moved to Meigs County mid 1800s marriedJane BROGDON in 1865. She was born in early/mid 1820s in SouthCarolina. Any information appreciated.
Sandi Hackney
STHackney@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Jul 4 00:34:55 EDT 1999


JENKINS, MULLENAX

John Nelson JENKINS lived in Meigs County in late 1800s. Parentswere William H. JENKINS b: 1846 in Ireland and Elizabeth E.(?) b:1840s in North Carolina. Married Barbara (Barbee?) Ellen MULLENAXin 1893 in Meigs County. She had a brother named Lum(?) Anyinformation appreciated.
Sandi Hackney
STHackney@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Jul 4 00:27:41 EDT 1999


TANKERSLEY, HUGHES

Rufus Kinkead (or Kincaid) TANKERSLEY, born in Meigs Cty late 1850s. Married Rachel HUGHES who was born in Meigs County in early/mid1860s. Any information appreciated.
Sandi Hackney
STHackney@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Jul 4 00:22:16 EDT 1999


KEYLON, SENSABOY, PARKER, COOLEY

Would like to gather and share information on the KEYLON, SENSABOY,PARKER & COOLEY families of Meigs Co. Some information on these families is available on my website which is located at; http://www.concentric.net/~sbaudi/billings.htm
Wayne Billings
wbill@charter.net
Submitted on Fri Jul 2 12:50:28 EDT 1999


WIGGINS, PHILLPS,

I am looking on infomation on my mothers family. Her name was ThelmaLouise Wiggins. Her father was William J. Wiggins and her mother wasMaude Phillps. Any help would be appreciated.
Gloria
gguffey@netdire ct.net
Submitted on Fri Jul 2 00:52:59 EDT 1999




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