Polk County, TN Archived Queries
July - September 1998

LUTTRELL

Needing information on Francis (Frank) M. LUTTRELL born 5-29-1846 in McMinn Co,TN He married Margret (Maggie) T. JARVIS born 3-12-1845 in Monroe Co,TN on Sept.10, 1871. I know that they had 5 children in 1880 according to the 1880 Polk Co. Census. My great great grandmother was there daughter Lillie Louella LUTTRELL HARRISON born Dec.12 1884. I know that her father was Sheriff of Polk Co. The story we were told was that she was born in the Polk Co. Jail because he was the Sheriff. How many other sibling's does she have? Are any of the family buried in Polk Co? Where? If you have any information and would like to share please contact me.
L'Ene Hatcher-Cross
LeneCross@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Thu Sep 24 18:57:58 EDT 1998

BROWN,WHITE

Nettie BROWN, m Enoch WHITE possibly in Polk Co, TN any listing for these ancestors? Nettie was of Indian Blood, we cannot find any record of her or her parents. We have been searching Rhea Co, but were told the family began in Polk. Their daughter, Stella Viola WHITE m Hubert MAYNOR late 1800s.
Beverly Farmer
Tender4230@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Sep 23 08:38:35 EDT 1998

ARMSTRONG

Seeking the parents of Absalom ARMSTRONG (1803-1875) who donated the land for the Cumberland Shed Cemetery in southwestern Polk County. Was he a descendant of the Armstrongs who came from Hawkins County to McMinn County in the 1820's?
John Pickett
jpickett@charlotte.infi.net
Submitted on Tue Sep 22 22:28:10 EDT 1998

BLANTON

BLANTON Am searching for information on Hiram H. Blanton and family who were enumerated in Polk County, TN in 1840. Am particularly interested in finding the names of his parents and sibblings.
Mary Anna Riggan -- 40048 Foster Road, Aberdeen, MS 39730
mar1@ahs.Aberdeen.k12.ms.us
Submitted on Fri Sep 18 22:32:02 EDT 1998

NICHOLSON.MOORE

would like any info. about John Andy Nicholson born 11-8-1870 married Dora Moore born 12-16-1871 and if John was kin to Isaac Nicholson.
Hubert H. Nicholson -- 4710 Tammy Dr. NE, Dalton, GA 30721-6935
msn1985@alltel.net
Submitted on Tue Sep 15 13:56:58 EDT 1998

CROCKETT, PATTY, COUCH, DAVIS

I am researching the Crockett and related families. Brothers, James and William Crockett who were the sons of John Crockett of McMinn Co. lived in Polk County around 1850. William had children by the name of Martha (married William Couch), James, and John H. James Crockett and wife, Jane Patty Crockett had children named Obediah (moved from Polk to Ark.), John A., Elizabeth (married John Davis of Georgia), Eliza C., and William M.
Ron Crockett -- 215 Westmoreland, Houston, TX 77006
rcrock215@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Sep 13 12:55:34 EDT 1998

VEST

I am looking for information on Etta Pearl Vest b. May 17, 1890, in Conasauga, Polk County, Tn. and died Sept. 16, 1958 in Benton, Polk County, Tn. Specifically, I am looking for information on her parents and anyone who may have actualy known her or her mother Sarha Jane Park, b. 6-20-1848 d. 4-12-1928 in Polk County, Tn or her father Augustus Madison Park, b. Nov 8,1808 d. 7-13-1880 in Polk County. Thank you,
WILLIAM WALLACE -- 1309 MEADOWBROOK CT, ST. CHARLES, MO 63303
70120.257@compuserve.com
Submitted on Wed Sep 16 12:39:40 EDT 1998

LINGERFELT, BLANKENSHIP

please help me find the parent's or any family of JOHN LINGERFELT d.o.b.7-6-1856 d.o.d 9-20-1929 married LAURA ALICE BLANKENSHIP on 8-28-1861 in bradley county, tn. her d.o.b.1-1-1864 d.o.d. 8-24-1934. or any family of hers i can not find any info. on either one. they are my greatgrand parents. thankyou.
DENISE HUCKS
huckad@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Sep 9 23:34:57 EDT 1998

HYDE,

Any information on William A HYDE a resident of DUCK TOWN pre civil war and after. Could someone tell me what was in DUCK TOWN in the 1800's such as was it a mining town? William A would travel between Swain County NC and DUCK TOWN frenquently but was not present on the 1870 Polk County census....Deborah
Deborah Beasley -- 14056 County Road 21 N , Winfield, AL 35594
beasley@sonet.net
Submitted on Wed Sep 9 23:53:36 EDT 1998

ROGERS

I would like to know if there is any information regarding where members of the Rogers family of Polk County came from. We suspect either Maryville, Tn., Rogersville, or North Carolina
Danny Rogers -- Danny Rogers, Benton, TN 37307
rogersd1@ten-nash.ten.K12.tn.us
Submitted on Wed Sep 9 16:05:38 EDT 1998

NICHOLSON, PINSON, DENTON, HARRISON, ALLEN

Wish to trade information with anyone investigating the Surnames Nicholson, Denton, Pinson, Harrison and Allen in Polk Co. Tenn. between 1850 and 1870.
Gary Pinson
graypinson@Earthlink.net
Submitted on Tue Sep 8 23:47:51 EDT 1998

ADAMS

ADAMS, William was on the 1840 Polk CO TN census with a family listing that fits the profile of my ADAMS family. Wm was 70-80 yrs, female was 40-50 yrs...perhaps a father & dght or an older man with a younger wife?? Children listed were: 1 male age 10-15 which would fit my CALVIN ADAMS bc 1828, 1 male age 5-10 which would fit LEVI ADAMS bc 1833, 1 female age 10-15 which fits CELIA ADAMS bc 1830, and 1 female age 5-10 which fits TELITHA ADAM bc 1832. On the 1850 census Wm is gone and these children are living with Sarah Samples age 62 as head of the house. William Adams was issued a land grant in Polk CO TN dated 1838 at Prince Gap, Sec 13, twp 1, range 2. I would like contact with anyone that has data to share on these Adams ancestors. Thanks, Bettye
Bettye Heinrich
bettye@jps.net
Submitted on Mon Sep 7 12:11:39 EDT 1998

HILDEBRAND

Looking for information on the HILDEBRAND families. Micheal HILDEBRAND born 1871 Lincoln county, TN., d. 1863 in Canadian District, Cherokee Nation. David HILDEBRAND b. 1833, Polk county,TN, d. 1896, m. Elizabeth MCCARTY
Bill Weber
weber@citizen.infi.net
Submitted on Sun Sep 6 12:42:21 EDT 1998

RIDDLE, DAKE, WEST, DIXON, INMAN

I'm looking for information any of the following familes. Samuel RIDDLE and wife Mary had several daughters.Elizabeth RIDDLE married a Enoch WEST, Mary Ann RIDDLE married Jackson G.(John) DAKE, Sarah C. RIDDLE married John INMAN, Emeline Mercy RIDDLE married Thomas DIXON, Martha RIDDLE married a John DIXON, and Rhoda RIDDLE married a DAKE. Looking for any information I can get on any these family members.
Carl Riddle -- 10235 Avenue 14 1/2 E., Yuma, AZ 85367
yuriddle@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Sep 4 12:04:06 EDT 1998

RIDDLE, DAKE, WEST, DIXON, INMAN

WEST

I am at a dead end can you be of any assistance? I am looking for info on Susan Cathryn West born January 3, 1869. Her father I believe is J. V. West (possibly Joseph V. West). Susan Cathryn West was my g.grandmother and she married William Jasper Tallent. She had a brother tha my grandmother called Dick West (probably Richard) who went out west somewhere. Upon hearing of his sisters death he never wrote or visited again and no more info is known about him. This is what I have on J. V. West: The 1880 census book for Monroe County and it shows the following for J. V. West: West, J.V. 75 SC SC T, M. 47 T T T wife, James 21 T, M 16(f) T, R.J. 14 (F) T, Lucinda 12 T, Sul 9 (f) T, Richard 6 T, Jeptha 4 There is also another West about 4 houses away: G.R. West 37 NC NC NC, C. 34 T SC T, Paten 17 T T T nephew. And Jasper Tallent 21 hired hand is listed next door to J. V. West in Calvin Harrison's household. Can you help me flesh out my West line?
Jack Teague -- 11212 Ooltewah Georgetown Rd., Georgetown, TN 37336
teaguejh@voy.net
Submitted on Tue Jul 21 06:48:00 EDT 1998

LEMING AND/OR DUGGAN

I am looking for more info. on my g-g-grandparents CHRISTOPHER MARION LEMING b-1841 and wife MARTHA A. DUGGAN b-1838. They lived in the Ironsburg area of Coker Creek in Monroe Co TN after they married on 12-21-1861. There they raised 5 known children. Jemima 1863, Margarette 1865, *John Henry 1874, Sarah Arminta 1878(to Ed Webb) and Mary Jane 1880(to John Duggan). The above *John Henry married Amanda Jump and their children were: Nellie (my grandmother), Herbert, Arthur and Henry. Nellie married George Brannon and they raised 12 children with number 8 being my father Bernard. I believe that Christopher came from Polk Co. I have come to a stand still on the Leming side of the family. Please help if you have anything on the above names. Thank you.....Sonya Brannon-Tate
Sonya Brannon-Tate
mtate@tds.net
Submitted on Fri Jul 17 17:32:41 EDT 1998

WRIGHT, MORGAN,HEADEN

I am searching for any information on the WRIGHT and MORGAN families of Polk county, also any information on the HEADON family in the Greasy Creek area.
Melia Blackwell
lucy@wingnet.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 30 21:29:56 EDT 1998

ADKISSON

Want to find Joseph Marion ADKISSON on the 1850 Polk Co. census with dau, Emily, about 8 yr old. Does anyone have access to this census. Will appreciate help. Marj
Marjorie M. Miller
mmiller@ktis.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 30 15:25:17 EDT 1998

MCFALLS

Who were the parents of Joel MCFALLS born c1826 TN (or NC?) and died in the Civil War? Joel and wife Louisa were living in Sevier Co in 1850; and Joel and wife Eliza were living in Polk Co TN in 1860. Eliza McFALLS was living in Cherokee Co NC in 1870. children were: Nancy c1849, Mary c1850, Elizabeth c1852, Roxanna c1856, Thomas c1857, Sarah Ann c1858, James c1860, all born in TN. Thanks!
Nicole Pinson
npinson@wwisp.com
Submitted on Wed Aug 26 21:10:23 EDT 1998

LEA

I am looking for the children of Abner Lea born Abt 1770 in Orange Co. now Caswell Co. NC Abner is the son of Major Lea Born St.George Spotsylvania Co. Va 1741 He lived in Caswell for many years and then moved to Claboirne Co. Tennessee where he died in 1842 where his will is recorded. Abner Moved from Caswell Co. abt 1836 to Polk Co. Tennessee where he is listed in the 1840 Census. He may have moved on or died there in Polk. In the 1850 Census for Polk Co. One John Lea is living there Birth place is listed as North Carolina I need proof linking these two together if any on can help Please Email..
Sam Maner
sip1776@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Wed Aug 26 13:15:29 EDT 1998

CROSS,WATSON

I am looking for information on Bertie CROSS who married a William WATSON. She was born in 1906. Her parents were Joseph Robert CROSS and Lou Dora DUGGAN. William WATSON lived 1879-1942 and his parents were Coleman WATSON and Angeline HEAD. Any information would be appreciated.
Melinda
melday9996@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 23 22:26:21 EDT 1998

WALKER, ELIZABETH JANE

I am searching for any info on Elizabeth Jane WALKER born 1825-1826 in Tennessee, possibly moving to Muscogee County, Georgia and arriving in Randolph County, Alabama in January 1840 to marry John Robinson Armstrong. Family legend states she was a Cherokee and involved in the Trail of Tears. I would appreciate any info. Thanks.
Mary Ann McDonald -- 2302 Rodgers Dr., Huntsville, AL 35811
Davemac40@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 22 10:41:09 EDT 1998

ODOM

Looking for descendants of or infrormation on John Wesley ODOM 1858-1930 and his wife Martha J. ODOM 1869-1963. They lived in Polk County but are buried in Cog Hill Cemetery in McMinn County. All help is greatly appreciated.
Brenda Hall
BH16533@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 22 15:37:01 EDT 1998

WILSON, SPARKS

Neta WILSON b. 1896 d. 1957 married John Sparks 12/14/1913 in Polk Co. They lived near upworth in Fannin Co. GA. Need info on this family. Please email wilso502@aol.com Thank you in advance
F. Wilson
wilso502@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 20 20:11:50 EDT 1998

CHEEK

I'm trying to find the parents of Joseph CHEEK, father of Martin CHEEK. He moved to Polk County in 1848 from Lee County Va. My roots are in Polk county but I'm trying to get further back.His wife's name is Malinda. Thanks
Gene Cheek
ECheek0814@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Aug 19 19:55:08 EDT 1998

CAMPBELL

I am Looking for Julia and Lester CAMPBELL, should be siblings and full blooded Cherokee. Julia m. Roscoe CHAMBERS and moved to King's Mt N.C. found a possible Julia listed on one of the Cherokee rolls.
Linda Chambers
ctsl@usa.pipeline.com
Submitted on Tue Aug 18 18:49:46 EDT 1998

NEILL/NEAL

Margaret R.A. THREEWITTS married James Thomas NEILL on 8 June 1849 in Polk County, TN. James was the son of John and Lauretta NEILL of N. C. They had children Clementine, Malinda, Frances, Marcus, Sarah, John Melvin, William Hunter, Missouri, Elizabeth and Lydia all born in Ducktown, Polk Co. Tn. James injured in civil war, died in Stoddard Co, MO trying to get family to Miami Co, Ks to Margaret's mother.
Johnnye Ann Lane -- P.O. Box 102, La Cygne, , KS 66040-0102
jlane@midusa.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 16 17:24:41 EDT 1998

THREEWITTS,NEILL

I am searching for info on Lewis Lee THREEWITTS (b. 17 Mar 1803 in Tn) who was a justice of the peace in Polk County, Tn prior to civil war. Had wife Elizabeth and children Margaret (married James Thomas NEILL/NEAL in 1849 in Polk County, Tn), John, Thomas, Nancy Caroline, James, Sarah, Wm, Lewis, Susana, and Marcus. LL THREEWITTS died prior to civil war and Elizabeth left Tenn with some of the children settling in Maimi Co, KS.
Johnnye Ann Lane -- P.O. Box 102, La Cygne, KS 66040-0102
jlane@midusa.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 16 17:16:48 EDT 1998

MOORE, JESSE C.

Jesse C. Moore has been confirmed by the 1840 and 1850 census as a resident of Polk County; please see earlier MOORE, DOWELL, COOK query. Thanks!
Roger Moore
caverarch@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 16 15:05:22 EDT 1998

DIXON

Looking for info. on Andrew DIXON whose son, Edom Andrew DIXON (my great grandfather)was born in McMinn County in 1825 (later became Polk County). Wife unknown, children of Andrew were: Alfred, Ann, Eli and Elijah. (May have been more children. Thanks.
Gladys Dixon Gunn -- 249 Pumpkin Bloom Lane, Greeneville, TN 37743
gngunn@citrus.infi.net
Submitted on Sat Aug 15 17:10:07 EDT 1998

DYE, HANCOCK

All of my family records are from Fannin county, GA. I am seaching for any info on Earley Dye and his wife Mary Thurman born in early 1800s and moved into Fannin county in same time periord. Also searching for a Laton Hancock and Elizabeth who moved into Fannin in same time periord. They may have worked in the copper mines? Is any data available on the employess of the Copper Hill mining companies? I will appreciate any info given, thanks, Will Rogers
WILLIAM A. ROGERS
rogerdoger@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 15 13:48:24 EDT 1998

MOORE, DOWELL, COOK

MOORE / DOWELL / COOK names, late 18th and early 19th centuries: Are any of the following names familiar? They are almost certainly in my paternal grandfather's line as they all come from a manuscript page handed down to me which appears to be the flyleaf torn from a book. My grandfather, Green Berry MOORE, was born on September 08, 1848, eventually lived in Orange, TX, and was drowned in a storm off the Texas coast on September 12, 1897. I have not yet traced his point of origin but I am getting some suggestive clues from Virginia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Here are the list of names and birth dates from the manuscript: Jesse C. MOORE b. 22 Feb, 1797 Alley J. MOORE b. 23 Feb. 1792 Governor Washington MOORE b. 7 Nov. 1820 Emily Caroline DOWELL b. 27 March 1824 Andrew Jackson MOORE b. 12 Jan. 1828 Nancy Josephine COOK b. 5 May 1830 Nelson Lafayette MOORE b. 1 Dec. 1832 I believe GB Moore is tied to/ descended from the marriage of Jesse C. Moore (b. Feb. 22, 1797 possibly in North
Roger Moore
caverarch@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Aug 3 17:39:24 EDT 1998

GRAYWOLFE,MORROW

looking for g.g.g.grandmother,she was full blooded cherokee,she was from arkansas,married a white man-john MORROW.her name is lahoma GRAYWOLFE.i need information on her.she was a member of the wolfe clan.came from qunicy,arkansas,the the best i know of.
LINDA K.MARSH -- RR#2 BOX 251 W, DAYTON, TX 77535
lkmarsh@gte.net
Submitted on Mon Aug 3 03:34:23 EDT 1998

HILDEBRAND/MARTIN

Looking for info on Michael Hildebrand, and his parents: John Hildebrand and Barbara Eaker. Michael was married to Nancy Martin (desc. of Nancy Ward) he was born 1781 Lincoln Co, NC and died 1863 Indian Territory (OK) all of their children were born in TN between 1801 to 1829
Connie Countess
CCount4605@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 2 20:59:00 EDT 1998

BURKE,VEST,RUNION

My mother-in-laws maiden name was VEST. Her Father's name was JAMES WILKIN VEST. His mother's maiden name was BURKE. First name was MANERVA JANE. My mother-in-law was born in Ducktown,Polk Co., Tn.in 1910 then moved to Wyo. when she was only 5 or so. Her mother's maiden name was RUNION. First name ADDIE. From what I've been able to find out she was from North Carolina. My M-I-L said she was part Cherokee but we haven't been able to trace it.I know that James and Addie was married Oct. 20,1901 in Suit, N.C.James was from Tenn. so they then lived in Tenn. until they left for WYO. If anyone has any info on these people please let me know at bsayles@uswest.net
Bev. Sayles
bsayles@uswest.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 2 16:10:19 EDT 1998

AKIN/AIKEN

I am searching for information on ROSA ELLA AKIN/AIKEN b. 7-30-1894 Polk County. Father was ELIAS WASHINGTON AKIN/AIKEN mother was RACHAEL COWART AKIN/AIKEN. Have been told that RACHAEL died in Polk County on 3-18-1917. Any information would be greatly appreciated. woody king
Woody King
W91846@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Jul 28 17:30:13 EDT 1998

LAWSON, GORDON

I am looking for the ancestory, & siblings of my grandfather William Taylor Lawson b. late 1800's Polk, Co.,TN. m. to Oma Gordon b.10/31/ 1891 Polk Co.,TN. d.1965. They had at least 4 children & lived in Polk for as long as I can remember. I have lots of Gordon info. I will share but nothing on William Taylor Lawson. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Sherrie Winstead -- P.O.Box 2456, Newnan, GA 30264
sjames1@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Fri Jul 24 11:57:21 EDT 1998

ELLIOTT, JOHNSON

ELLIOTT- William Thomas ELLIOTT- I am seeking information on the family of William Thomas and Margaret (Maggie) JOHNSON ELLIOTT. Thomas and Maggie ELLIOTT were born in GA abt 1840. Census show he was a miner in Polk CO.. The ELLIOTTS had the following children: Margaret, Eliza, Lura (1867), Martha, Minnie, Mary, and Willie. I will appreciate any help. Thanks, Patricia Flatt Rogers
Patricia Flatt Rogers -- 1600 Rockland Court, Cleveland, TN 37311
PFR1600@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Jul 23 19:22:14 EDT 1998

ROGERS,CONNER

ROGERS-John ROGERS.I am searching for names of the parents of John ROGERS who lived in Polk from 1839-1887. John ROGERS ran a ferry located on the Ocoee River about one half mile from Copperhill. He is said to the the first white man to buy land in Polk Co. after the removal of the Indians.John ROGERS was born on Sept 5, 1809 somewhere in NC and he died in Ducktown TN on Dec. 20, 1887. ROGERS married Rebecca CONNER (1821-1873) daughter of John and Mary Ann CONNER.John ROGERS and Rebecca had 12 children: Mary Ann, Rebecca Ann, James K. Polk, George M.D, .Elizabeth Jane, Nancy Ebbline, Cecelia Marie, Martha Abier, John Huston, Wm, Henry, Margret Josephine, and Samuel. John ROGERS dad was born somewhere in VA and his mom in NC. If you know the location of John ROGERS parents birth county or their names,I would appreciate hearing from you. Any info. will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Patricia Flatt Rogers
Patricia Flatt Rogers -- 1600 Rockland Court, Cleveland, TN 37311
PFR1600@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Jul 23 19:02:42 EDT 1998

MARR

MARR, looking for information of William Marr family, they show in 1860, 1870 and 1880 census for Polk Co. Looking for marriage info of child Jonathan Jasper MARR. Also for name of parents of William MARR.
MARR, William J.
wjmarr@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Sat Jul 25 22:15:07 EDT 1998

WEST

LEMING AND/OR DUGGAN

PURDY, WHITE

Joseph Otis PURDY married to Sarah Elizabeth WHITE listed on 1860 Polk Co. census with children of John, Thomas Mack, Robert Joseph and Nancy. Any help would be appreciated.
Charles Lewis Purd;y -- 339 McIntyre Road, Minden, LA 71055
bpurdy@iamerica.net
Submitted on Sun Jul 12 15:05:04 EDT 1998

ADAMS

John C.L. Adams called "levi" was on 1850 census in this county. His father's name was William. He married Elizabeth McAllister, nicname "Winnie". I am trying to tie this ancestory into the Cherokee Nation. Anyone with any help? Please contact me. The family supposedly migrated from Georgia or N. Carolina. Thanks,
Perry K. Parsons -- P.O. Box 2236, State University, AR 72467-2236
perry@bscn.com
Submitted on Sun Jul 12 13:04:01 EDT 1998

HAULK,HOULK,HOUK

Help!!!My ancestors must have hidden from the census takers,or more likely,lied to them..:>) I have checked soundex,census etc and cant find much on the above surnames.They were in Georgia,then they were in TN....where were they in between? Any..and I mean any info you can give me is appreciated...I would rather have it and discard it,as not have it at all. Thank you very much...Joel Gamble
Joel Gamble -- PO Box 513, Benton, TN 37307-0513
jsgamble@mindspring.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 11 18:08:03 EDT 1998

ELLIOTT

Samuel or Samual N. ELLIOTT was born in Ducktown Polk County. He was my great grandfather. He eventually moved to Roane County. Any info appreciated. Thanks from PA.
JE
jelex6@mci2000.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 11 13:36:49 EDT 1998

PURSLEY,KING,NAPIER,DUGAN,MATLOCK,LONGLEY

PURSLEY, James m. Nancy KING about 1809. Both born in SC; ch were: daughter m. a NAPIER, Sarah PURSLEY m. Samuel DUGAN, John, Thomas King, William, Nancy PURSLEY m. Moses MATLOCK and James Gion (Guion) PURSLEY m. Hannah LONGLEY. Families were living in that part of McMinn that became Polk Co., TN 1830-1850 and possibly longer. From there some moved to GA,MO,&TX. I descend from James G. Would like to find cousins and exchange data.
Juanima McFarland -- 7410 East 84 Street, Tulsa, OK 74133-6631
macdol@mindspring.com
Submitted on Fri Jul 10 10:38:23 EDT 1998

HAULK,DILBECK,CARNEY,GRAVIT

I am looking for any info on HAULK,DILBECK,CARNEY and GRAVIT,connected to polk county. Thanks
Joel Gamble
jsgamble@mindspring.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 4 15:32:50 EDT 1998

HANEY

HANEY, William Born 1800 NC moved to TN and married a Betsey Born 1820 TN. The 1860 Polk county sensus spelled the name surname as HANY which is incorrect. I am interested in knowing who William and Betsey's parents might have been. William and Betsey had a least 6 children, Tressa, Thomas, Polk, Oregon, Amanda, and Nancy Elizabeth Born April 11, 1858 in Benton, TN(my Great Grand Mother)
Jean Harris
shawnee@clnk.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 4 15:40:26 EDT 1998

TAYLOR

I am researching the TAYLOR surname......Afri-Amer Alexander TAYLOR b. abt.1835 in Benton, Polk County, TN, married Lizzie (?), had 8 children: Susan, Alexander Jr, Joseph, Henry, Mary, Louisa, Amy and Isabella*. Alexander moved to St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana and died in New Iberia, Iberia Parish, Louisiana. I do not have date, nor do I know Alexander's parents' names. It is possible that the TAYLORs came from one of the Carolinas, VA, KY, MS, or AL and later moved to Tennessee. If anyone recognizes any similarities, I have other family data to share. *Isabella married Henry Francis (my grandparents) in St. Martinville, LA. They had 7 children: Harry married Mary Wiltz, 4 children John married Rena Henry, 3 children Daisy married Foster Fontenot, 5 children Emily married Albaree Davis, 3 children Mabel married Joseph Lee, 8 children Elizabeth married Mitchell Pradier, 6 children Illinoise (aka: Eddie) married Sylvia Baptiste, 5 children Both Isabella and Henry died in St.
Marilyn Burnom -- 5302 Wilmington St., Houston, TX 7703-3257
mburnom@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jul 1 13:19:21 EDT 1998

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