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WILLIAMS

I have a Marion H. WILLIAMS b. Jan. 1854. married to Sarah SWANSON. They lived in Polk county around 1880. They had 2 girls Ellen b. 1882 and Carrie b. 1886.
>mark williams
marklwilliams@mindspring.com
Submitted on Tue Jun 29 15:21:31 EDT 1999


GUNTER

My great-grandfather Reuben Gunter was in Polk Co.,TN in 1840 census. He married or took for a wife Gemimah ???? in early 1840's. One or both were part or full Cherokee. I am trying to find her maiden name. Please help!!! Thanks Bulah Gunter Hodge
>Bulah Gunter Hodge -- Rt 1 Box 37, Savoy, TX 75479
b.hodge@attworldnet.net
Submitted on Wed Jun 30 22:21:30 EDT 1999


GUNTER

My Great-grandfather Reuben Gunter was in Polk Co.,TN in the 1840 census. He married or took for a wife Gemimah ??? in the early 1840's. I am looking for her maiden name. One or both were part or full Cherokee. Please help!!!! Thanks Bulah Gunter Hodge
Bulah Gunter Hodge -- Rt 1 Box37, Savoy, TX 75479
b.hodge@attworldnet.net
Submitted on Wed Jun 30 22:28:46 EDT 1999


DUCKETT RIDGE/MOUNTAIN

There is a ridge named DUCKETT RIDGE located in the Cherokee National Forest which extends from Polk County , TN NE into Monroe County near Ironsburg . A TVA map dated from 1935 shows the name as DUCKETT MOUNTAIN . Am interested in any information on the who this ridge/mountain was named for and the approximate year it was so named.
James H. Duckett
jaydee1@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Wed Jun 30 15:35:56 EDT 1999


LONG

I am seeking information on George and Sarah Long. They were on the Polk County census for 1850 but not 1860. Did they die between that time or more on? Any help would really be appreciated. Sarah's maiden name was Slover. Thanks Roberta
Roberta Summers
KSum555@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 30 10:42:53 EDT 1999


ADAMS,CROSS,COLE,PRINCE,SAMPLES

The 1850 Polk Co TN census had this family listed: Sarah Samples, 62, head of the house, Calvin bc 1827, Celia bc 1830, Telitha bc 1832 and Levi bc 1833. We do not know what relation that Sarah was to the siblings nor do we know who their parents were. Calvin m. Sarah Jane Carver and lived in Monroe Co TN, Celia m. David Cross and they lived in Polk CO TN until after the 1860 census when I think they moved to Cherokee Co NC. Telitha m. Joshua Franklin Cole and resided in Polk CO TN until after 1870 census, Levi m. Elizabeth Prince and remained in Polk CO TN. DO YOU HAVE ANY DATA on this family? Please share. Bettye
>Bettye Heinrich
bettye@jps.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 28 22:10:08 EDT 1999


KYLE,WILIAM

I am looking for anything on William Kyle.I think he came from Polk county,and settled in Bradley co.between 1840 and 1860.His father was G.C.Kyle born in 1840 in Monroe county.If you have any info contact me asap.
Dennis stephens -- 2420 So.congress pkwy.#1202, Athens, TN 37303
denjac@usit.net
Submitted on Sun Jun 27 18:53:36 EDT 1999


TEEM / THIEME

searching for a definite answer to the parents of Spicey Elvira TEEM. she married James William HALL. They are direct ancestors to my husband.
Kim Bates
keltbate@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sat Jun 26 13:44:23 EDT 1999


SHELTON, BATES

does anyone know the parents and grandparents of Edna Ruth SHELTON? she married John William BATES.
Kim Bates
keltbate@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sat Jun 26 13:42:37 EDT 1999


HALL, TEEM

seek info on the parents of James William HALL who married Spicey Elvira TEEM, and settled in Polk Co. Also, who are Spicey's parents?
Kim Bates
keltbate@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sat Jun 26 13:41:09 EDT 1999


BISHOP, BROWN

seek any info on William Sherman BISHOP. 1880 Polk census lists him as an 11 yr old orphan living with a family with the last name BROWN
Kim Bates
keltbate@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sat Jun 26 13:39:25 EDT 1999


BATES

i seek any info on Martin Bates b. abt 1810 in Rutherford co, NC and moved to Polk Co., TN with his brothers.
Kim Bates
keltbate@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sat Jun 26 13:37:58 EDT 1999


ARTHUR

seek information on the parents of Isham Arthur who married Julia Copeland. Son, Walter Felix Arthur, is my husbands great grandfather.
Kim Bates
keltbate@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sat Jun 26 13:33:30 EDT 1999


WARD

Researching Ward family, does anyone have information on Frank Leroy Ward,Isaac Calvin Ward, Or Michael Ward (DOB 1812) All are Tennessee but I am Not sure what counties. Try all Counties
George Ward
goward@datasys.net
Submitted on Sat Jun 26 13:20:17 EDT 1999


FRISBEE, GANN, NEAL, DUKE

I am looking for info on Joseph Trig FRISBEE Sr, his son Joseph Trig FRISBEE Jr (who married Sarah Clementine GANN,born in Hamilton in 1820, who may have been called Caroline, in 1838 in Polk Co). they had numerous children, including Elizabeth Adeline FRISBEE, born in 1844. She married Ezekial NEAL (from GA) and they had child Sarah novella NEAL in 1878. She married a Beverlee Allen DUKE, who may have been from Polk Co Tn also. Family history says Sarah Clementine was prt Cherokee. Thanks for any help!
>Shauna Henke
rosedown66@yahoo.com
Submitted on Thu Jun 24 12:00:27 EDT 1999


SELF

I looking for any information on Charles "Charlie" Joe SELF born Nov. 18, 1898. Last known residence was around McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN. He was married to Fannie Bell Ledford. He was the son of Calvin Asbury Self and Mary Logan.
>Stephanie Payne
spayne1@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sat Jun 19 19:13:27 EDT 1999


BROWN

I am looking for the family of Creed BROWN who was born September 22, 1849 and died September 13, 1899. born and died in Cumberland Shed, Polk County, Tenn. he married a Clementine Carson,d/o John Carson in bradley county,ca 1869.
Dorla Stork
pochard1@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 23 15:35:26 EDT 1999


BATES

seek info on the parents of Martin BATES. he m. Rebecca ?. Came from Rutherford NC and settled in Polk Co. Martin was born abt 1810
Kimberly Bates
keltbate@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Wed Jun 23 13:29:45 EDT 1999


BISHOP

seek info on the parents / siblings of William Sherman BISHOP. 1880 census shows him as 11 yrs old living with a family named BROWN. Wm BISHOP m. Mary GREEN, daughter of Wm Newton and Nancy LILLARD GREEN.
Kimberly Bates
keltbate@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Wed Jun 23 13:27:06 EDT 1999


HATCHER

Seeking information on William Spencer Hatcher, 1859-1912 who may have been born in Polk county to John (born about 1835) and Nancy C. (born about 1838) HATCHER. He married Dosia BURNS (born in GA, 1866) and children were Edgar (aka Spud), shirley, Myrtle, Lee Roy, Etta, Cora, Rita, and Robert. Etta and Cora were born in Texas around Quanah, Hardeman Co. All other children born in TN. Any help greatly appreciated!
Donna White-Dropkin
Donnagwd@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Jun 22 15:45:09 EDT 1999

JOHNSON, HENSON

Looking for information on Elizabeth HENSON who married A. J. JOHNSON on Nov. 19, 1904 in Polk Co., TN.
>Jane Lasley
zoe520@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Jun 18 20:13:26 EDT 1999


COLE, GARRETT, GUINN

I am looking for information on James Newton Cole, Newton Cole b. 3/16/1834 or Malinda Guinn. Thank You.
Kathleen Goble -- 231 Geneva St., Decatur, GA 30030
Kathleeng@mindspring.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 16 22:39:50 EDT 1999


MIZE , BRANNON

i am looking for any information on jamima MIZE. she was married to george BRANNON and had a daughter named elizabeth "mollie" BRANNON. mollie married robert HAMBY in 1908.
andrea smith
wisteria307@yahoo.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 16 17:45:27 EDT 1999


VAUGHN

Seraching for info on great-grandfather VAUGHN,John (Black-Cherokee 1/2 and 1/2 ex-slave) came from Nashville,Ky area 1900-1905 and went on to Cadiz,Ky. Possible fathered by a parent during the Trail of Tears incident. Said to have been ironworker in Tn. Married Ellen (surname unk) in Cadiz.Ky circa 1900). Children Pocohantas and Ethel(born 10Aug1884.died 28SSep77). Ethel married Frank IRVIN,(2nd spouse)about 1910?. Two kids Eugene & Caudie. (I am daughter of Eugene). Family moved to Hopkinsville,Ky after 1915. Ethel contacted in early 70s by Gov't Ageny re: Indian Money she was owed.Trying to verify Native American roots.John lived 115 yrs. born in 1831 and died 1944.
Denise Irvin Garcia -- 1237 Downing St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
DeKnez@Juno.com
Submitted on Tue Jun 8 17:31:14 EDT 1999


RUSSELL

Can any one supply me with names of cemetaries in or near the 4th district of Plok Co? My grandfather ABRAM B RUSSELL,shown on 1880 census as A.B.Russell, 4th district,died in 1880 or 1881,If I had a list of cemetaries in the area,I am in hopes of locating him when I visit the area.
Helen(Russell) Nolen -- 11020 River Oak La., Osceola, IN 46561
HNolen@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Jun 11 08:47:21 EDT 1999


RUSSELL

Can any one supply me with names of cemetaries in or near the 4th district of Plok Co? My grandfather ABRAM B RUSSELL,shown on 1880 census as A.B.Russell, 4th district,died in 1880 or 1881,If I had a list of cemetaries in the area,I am in hopes of locating him when I visit the area.
Helen(Russell) Nolen -- 11020 River Oak La., Osceola, IN 46561
HNolen@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Jun 11 08:47:21 EDT 1999


LEMONS, LAYMAN, LEMMON

Josiah LEMONS appears on the 1850 Polk Co. census at age 65 with wife, Mary. I seek to identify Josiah's parents. I have information to exchange
Earl R. Layman
elayman814@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Jun 6 18:25:56 EDT 1999


WATKINS,SMITH

I am trying to find if my Grandmother's ancestry is on one of the Rolls. My Grandmother's name was Christine Lucille REEVES Kennon. Her mother's name was Sarah Katherine SMITH Reeves. She was born on 1-29-1867 in McMinn County, TN. Her mother's name was Martha E. WATKINS Smith. She was born on 2/7/1834 in Polk County, TN.
Kurtis L. Kennon -- 220 Brooks Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109-1311
knjkkennon@earthlink.net
Submitted on Sat Jun 5 20:44:46 EDT 1999


PANTER, WILLIAM

Information regarding William PANTER, died or killed at Copperhill, c. 1901 Also PORTER family, moved to Panther City, Georgia? Thanks, Cecil Porter
Ceicl Porter
Morlyn@Lancnews.infin.net
Submitted on Fri May 28 21:01:40 EDT 1999


FRANK CLAYTON

I need info on Frank Clayton. Deputy sheriff Polk County Tennessee 1940's.
Sherry -- 508 Estes Circle, Mobile, AL 36609
papabranch@aol.com
Submitted on Sat May 22 04:14:33 EDT 1999


ELROD, HENSON

I am looking for info on an Elrod family who liven in the Copperhill area of Polk Co. Tn.in the early 1900's. Olin Elrod married Etta Samantha Henson. Olin's parents were Robert G. Elrod and Rutha and they were found in the 1910 census for Polk co. Tn. but no where after that. I dont know Etta's parents names.This brick wall is very high for me on this line. If you have anyone in your research with these last names I would appreciate you contacting me and sharing anything you possably have. Anything is better than nothing! Thank you, Barb
Barb Saylor
Gourd1@aol.com
Submitted on Mon May 17 22:56:31 EDT 1999


PAYNE & ALLEN

I am looking for any information on the PAYNE's and ALLEN's of DUCK TOWN, POLK COUNTY, TN Thanks, Kathy Payne
Kathy Payne
payne@nfe.com
Submitted on Wed May 19 21:17:30 EDT 1999


JOHNSON

I am searching for the parents and wife's family and burial place of Jackson McKinley JOHNSON. Born 11/4/1896 Died 7/20/1975 in Bradley County. Thanks for any help.
Gloria Oxendine -- 10325 HAMBRIGHT ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE,, NC 28078
LADYB89403@AOL.COM
Submitted on Wed May 19 19:35:59 EDT 1999


SHEARMAN/SHERMAN

SEEKING: The SHEARMAN family that was in Bradley Co. the 1850's & 1860's. THOMAS J. SHEARMAN and SARAH ELIZABETH CATE had the following children born there:CHARLES PELAR b.1859, WILLIAM HUGH b.1862, SARAH FRANCIS b.1865 and JOHN CATE b.1872. Would like to know if THOMAS J. & SARAH ELIZABETH are buried in this county. Any leads would greatley appreciated. Barbara Crane Shearman
Barbara Crane Shearman
shearbc@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Mon May 17 18:16:05 EDT 1999


HILL

Searching for family information on John Hill and wife Martha Vaughan Hill they resided in Polk County, TN near Ducktown/Copperhill area in the 1860`s and possibly 1870`s. Would someone look in the census for any information about this family. Thank you..
Ron Hill
rhill@stc.net
Submitted on Sun May 16 20:24:11 EDT 1999


BATES, HALL, ARTHUR, BISHOP

need info on Martin BATES b. in nc and moved to Polk bet. 1825-1935. wife is Rebecca ?. Also, seek info on the parents of Wm. Sherman BISHOP, was a baptist minister, and possibly an orphan. James Wm. HALL m. Spicey Elvira TEEM in GA, but they lived out their life together in Polk co. Any info on James' parents. And last, who is the father of Walter Felix ARTHUR. His mother was Julia Copeland.
Kim Bates
keltbate@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Wed May 12 21:49:06 EDT 1999


GUINN, MCKISSICK, COXE

Looking for documentation of children of Joshua GUINN and Mary MCKISSICK. Was the William who married Sarah Elvira COXE one of them?
Jan Gerdts
JGERDTS@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Wed May 12 20:01:37 EDT 1999


CATE/CATES

Trying to find family of Samuel CATE/CATES...Felix Grundy CATE/CATES
Beverly Cate Wiley
bevwiley@hotmail.com
Submitted on Fri May 7 03:49:32 EDT 1999


QUEEN

We are trying to locate info on (my husband's -James Solen QUEEN) grandfather. Only info we have is my husband's father Solen James QUEEN born July 7, 1922 - Twin Was Olen Queen. Grandfather's name Ernest QUEEN. Possibly worked mines in Copperhill, Tennessee. Or could possibly be from the Benton area (my husband was born in Benton). Can anyone advise me on where to start looking and how to proceed? Would appreciate any advise you can give me. Thank you.
Denise Queen
drq1115@new-vista1.com
Submitted on Thu May 6 19:02:33 EDT 1999


ELROD

I am looking for anyone who has info on the Robert G. and Rutha Elrod family. They were in Polk co. census in 1910 but not in the 1920. I am trying to find the name of Roberts father. He states he's from N.C. and his father also. I am stuch with out a name to go on. Robert died in that 10 yr span and Rutha remarried and moved to Ky. Any info would be appreciated. Thank You, Barb
Barb Saylor
Gourd1@aol.com
Submitted on Wed May 5 21:56:30 EDT 1999


DALE

DALE, Alberter b. 1840, Cherokee Co., NC. Served in Civil War Co. A, 19th Regt. NC Troops (2nd Regt. NC Cavalry). It is believed that after the Civil War, he located in Polk Co., TN. He may have had a wife with the initials C. V. about 1870. Seeking any information on Alberter and/or his family as he is the brother of my g-grandfather Thomas Clingman Dale. Willing to share information.
Linda Dale Hardy
jhardy9343@aol.com
Submitted on Wed May 5 11:01:55 EDT 1999


AKINS

Searching for information on ELIAS WASHINGTON AKINS b. 1/23/1858 m. RACHAEL COWART 1880 in Bartow or Gordon County GA. Know that they were in POLK COUNTY TN in 1894, daughter ROSA born there. Also know that RACHAEL AKINS died in Polk County in 1917 buried at Smyrna Cem. Children of ELIAS & RACHAEL were: GREELY, ROSA, SAVANNAH, OPHELIA, ALICE, FANNIE MAE. Any info on any of the above individuals would be greatly appreciated.
JOAN KING
W91846@AOL.COM
Submitted on Tue May 4 09:55:35 EDT 1999


ELROD, HENSON

ELROD, HENSON-Olen Elrod married Etta Henson in Polk Co. in 1921 and moved to Ky. in 1922. I am searching for their ancesters names. Olens father was Robert G. Elrod from N.C. he was a copper miner in Copperhill and died before 1920 when Rutha (Olen's mother) remarried. I am trying to find out when he died and why. What is Roberts' parents names etc. I am stuck here and need some help if you have this is in your research please share your info with me. You can find me at Gourd1@aol.com. Thank You and Happy rearching. "We are all a piece of the puzzle. We are all a branch of the tree"
Barbara Saylor
Gourd1@aol.com
Submitted on Sun May 2 14:37:00 EDT 1999


REID, O'NEAL

I am interested in any information about the descendants of Samuel M. Reid, born Sept. 1801, d. feb 1858. He married Teresa Unknown. They had seven children that I know of: Samuel H., (birth unknown; James Napolean (1830-1893) married Mary Ann O'Neal - moved to Hamilton Co., Fl in ~ 1863; Nancy (1831 - ?); Jackson L. (12/1832-?); Mary Ann (1838 - ?); Martin VanBuren (7/21/1841-3/4/1907) died Spring City, TN, married Wealthy Roberts; Eliza Jane (1838-?); Any help on these people would be greatly apppreciated. I have quite a bit of information on James Napolean and Mary Ann O'Neal to share.
Michael Jones
mikej1957@mindspring.com
Submitted on Sun May 2 09:14:01 EDT 1999


REESE, REECE

I am searching for information on THOMAS REESE (REECE). He was living in Polk County during the 1910 census. His wife was RACHEL ELIZABETH (LIZZIE) CORNETT MOSS. The census lists one daughter, FLORA (they later had another daughter, CLOREMAE, and a son (actually his stepson) JIMMIE MOSS. Lizzie was informed that Thomas was murdered in Knoxville (date unknown) but was never able to claim the body or find where he had been buried. He was living in Knoxville through the week and returning to Copperhill on weekends. Any help in solving the mystery of what happened to THOMAS REESE (REECE) would be appreciated.
Debi Parm
debi@fuse.net
Submitted on Sat May 1 16:37:18 EDT 1999


CARTER/SPENCER

Looking for the family of Lydia SPENCER b. 8 July 1823 d. 28 Dec. 1893. She married William A. CARTER b. 3 April 1812 d. 17 Jan 1901. They raised their family in Polk Co., TN. and came to Hunt Co., Texas in the 1890's. I think Lydia was born in TN. Thank you.
Sondra Seamster
DSeams9089@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Apr 29 21:18:22 EDT 1999


CROCKER/CARTER

Looking for the parents of Mary Ann CROCKER b. 25 Sept. 1852 d. 10 Nov. 1908 married George William CARTER b. 22 July 1848 d. 16 Dec. 1926. Children were all born in Benton, Polk Co., TN. and the entire family came to Hunt Co., Texas in the 1890's. Any information would be appreciated.
Sondra Seamster
DSeams9089@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Apr 29 21:09:23 EDT 1999


COOK, ROGERS,

I am looking for info on William (Willie) Cook. He was in Polk Co., TN in 1916. Copper Hill area. Mother: Catherine Elizabeth Rogers Cook. Father: ? Henry Cook. One sister Dora Belle Cook. They were Railroad people. His mother ran a small store for the RR. He left the area in 1918 or 1919 and relocated to WV taking a new identity of William Memphis Ray. This man was my Grandfather. He married my grandmother in WV in 1920 with his new name.If you know of this man any information would be deeply appreciated. Jerry Nan Rasnake JRNan1@aol.com
Jerry Nan Rasnake -- 1443 Buckeye Way, Dandridge, TN 37725
JRNan1@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Apr 27 19:43:29 EDT 1999


DUFF, MCGHEE

Seeking data on Nancy DUFF who m. Hamilton McGHEE, probably around 1850 in TN. Her parents were Jacob 'Nelson' Duff and wife Mahala?? of Monroe Co. TN. Her uncle was once Sheriff of Polk Co, John Calvin DUFF whos wife was Henrietta MERCER. I can't locate NANCY DUFF AND HAMILTON MCGHEE who had lived in Benton TN, after early 1850's. Any information on any of the above families would be appreciated and I will gladly exchange data from 36 years of research of DUFF and related families. Thanks. Bonnie Duff-Smith, PO Box 254, Judson, TX 75660 or email: DuffSmith@prodigy.net
Bonnie Duff-Smith
DuffSmith@prodigy.net
Submitted on Sat Apr 24 21:44:22 EDT 1999


HARRIS, ROBINSON,WALLACE

ROBINSON, Flurry Ann (1863-1940) ?Full Indian married HARRIS, Dolphus Melton (1857-1948) lived in Cherokee Co, NC one son HARRIS, Dolphus Lonzo (1886-1970) married WALLACE, Dixie (1892-1971) Can you help find anything else on Flurry Ann ROBINSON? Please e-mail back with any info. Thanks, John R. Hughes
John R. Hughes
trk@webkorner.com
Submitted on Sat Apr 24 15:58:30 EDT 1999


DILLARD, PATTON

John Robert Dillard was born in 1830's in either GA or TN. John m. Nancy Eliza Patton in Fannin Co, GA, in 1855. Nancy Patton was b. abt 1833 ?Gilmer Co, GA. Nancy and John Robert moved to Polk Co, Tn and then back to GA. John Robert Dillard died in the Civil War. Listed on the 1870 Union Co. Census is Nancy Dillard age 37 GA., without husband with the following children: Martha age 13,GA, Laura age 9, TN, and Josephine age 6, GA. Laura Dillard married Noah Brackett,. son of Thomas and Mary Queen Brackett ,. around 1880,. They lived and raised a family in Union Co. I am their Great Granddaughter. Nancy Patton Dillard died in Fannin Co, GA, 1910. Does anyone know the parents of Nancy Eliza Patton,. or any information regarding Nancy Patton or John Robert Dillard will be greatly appreciated. Betty Brackett Knight e-mail: bettyknight@hotmail.com
Betty Knight
bettyknight@hotmail.com
Submitted on Mon Apr 19 22:49:23 EDT 1999


WALKER, FREELAND

Seeking information on family of Buckner WALKER and Saleta FREELAND of Polk County, TN. Children included Memory WALKER, my Gr/Grandfather. Some or all moved to Winston County, AL about 1850. All information appreciated.
Ronny Riddle -- P.O. Box 400, Swansea, SC 29160-0400
RIDDLECORP@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Apr 19 14:25:24 EDT 1999


LEE TAYLOR AND HARRIETT TAYLOR

LEE TAYLOR and wife HARRIETT TAYLOR last seen on the 1880 census They may have lived in North Carolina, between the years of 1852 and 1858, then moved back to Polk Co.Tn. Daughter & sons was Minerva, Gordon & Campbell. Would like to know if there were more children.
A. johnson
johnson@voyageronline.net
Submitted on Sun Apr 18 16:02:48 EDT 1999


RICKARD, DUKE, PITTMAN

Seeking info for family of my great-grandfather, Joseph A. RICKARD. Born 10/22/1857, Ducktown, TN. Died April 1935. Buried Aledo, Parker county, TX. Married Georgia Anna DUKE, born 3/17/1861, in Georgia. Died 10/19/1935. Buried Aledo, Parker County, Texas. Her mother's maiden name was AYERS. Have no given name for her mother or her father. At one time, Joseph and Georgia Anna lived in Williamson County, TX, before going to Parker County. They had 13 children, including my grandmother, Augusta RICKARD, who married William Fletcher PITTMAN, son of John Woodward and Katie Ward PITTMAN. cheryl dedrick@ccmail.nevada.edu
cheryl
dedrick@ccmail.nevada.edu
Submitted on Sat Apr 17 23:30:18 EDT 1999


PARKER, BRINDLE

Searching for descendants of Western (Weston) Parker b. 1875, in Jackson County, NC and Hattie Brindle b. 1876. Western died in Polk County in 1925. I am very willing to share information on this family.
Betty Wagner
bitseybit@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Apr 17 19:46:19 EDT 1999


JONES, GRIFFITH

I am stuck at Walker JONES father of Peter Dillard JONES on the JONES line. Peter D. JONES was my great grandfather. My grandfather was Albert JONES (b 1888 Polk Cty)I believe my Grandmother was a GRIFFITH. Any help in any direction will be great help. Thank You!
Al Jones
kathyandal@hotmail.com
Submitted on Tue Apr 13 23:02:53 EDT 1999


BEAVERS, WILLIAMS

I am searching for info about my Great-grandmother who, I am told, was of Cherokee heritage. Her name was AMANDA BEAVERS WILLIAMS (10/06/1868 - 08/22/1968). Her parents were REV. JOHN BEAVERS & DESSIE BEAVERS. She married BILL WILLIAMS (8/1863 - 1/1923). I'm told that he was mayor of McCaysville, GA. I don't know what years. Their daghter was my grandmother ANNA NEBRASKA WILLIAMS HARPER (11/02/1897 - 03/05/1984) who married HOBART McKINLEY HARPER (11/08/1896 - 08/20/1989), who were lifelong residents of Fannin Co.,GA. I have no info beyond Rev. John & Dessie. Any info will be greatly appreciated. THANKS!
L.M.AMBURN
ut4me@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Mon Apr 12 21:52:23 EDT 1999


DAVIS/BRADFORD/JENKINS

Searching for information on Pryor Lee DAVIS(1850-1898),his wife Mary JENKINS DAVIS(1855-1919), his father Benjamin DAVIS(1814-1891), and his mother Susie(or Susan) BRADFORD DAVIS(1818-1896). Have identified Ben and I believe Pryor in 1880 census. It says Ben and Susan born in No. Carolina which conflicts with my oral history. Anyone have anything which will help? Ben's, Susan's or Mary's parents' names would be helpful. Thanks.
Joyce Davis Fisher
fisherjy1@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Apr 11 20:24:05 EDT 1999


HUFFMAN

I am looking on information on the Huffman Family from Copperhill, Polk County, TN. My Father was Charles Steve Huffman b. 1933 in Copperhill, TN. His Father is Clint Huffman. His mother was Marie Brown, possibly from Duck Town, Polk County, TN. Robin Wickham (Huffman)
Robin Wickham (Huffman)
sdwick@urchin.net
Submitted on Wed Apr 7 01:39:18 EDT 1999


HAYNES, CARTER

Looking for information on Nina Lee HAYNES, daughter of Edwin Pitts HAYNES and Marie Adeline CARTER. Born in 1877, probably in Sand Mountain, Polk County and of Native American descent, believed to be Cherokee. If you have any information on this family, let me know.
Joan
j.oney@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Sat Apr 3 16:41:55 EST 1999


STILLWELL:ADDISON

my grandparents were garland STILLWELL and america ADDISON. both were part cherokee. can not locate info prior to their generation. does anyone have addnl info on either surname ?
Lyn
Countrylyn@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Apr 2 16:39:08 EST 1999


KINSER

I am looking for information on Jacob Kinser, who was in Polk Co., TN in 1840 and 1850. According to the 1850 census, he was 70 years old, and he was in the household of John Shields with another Kinser, 25 year old Isaac.
Gay Greene -- 2016 Hickory Drive, NW, #3, Cleveland, TN 37311-1222
GayGreene@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Apr 2 13:43:39 EST 1999


FIELDS, FILYAW

I am searching for the parents of Crabtree FIELDS, and for the FILYAW family.
wononia meeks -- P.O. Box 592, Signal Mtn., TN 37377
wononia@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Fri Apr 2 11:02:18 EST 1999


WITT, PARKER

In the 1880 census of Polk county, I found the names of James WITT and Nancy WITT. My grandfather was Richard Witt and he had a brother named James, who married a lady named Nancy. Richard was born in Simpson county, Ky. and died in Hopkinsville, Ky. Does anyone have any information on James or Nancy Witt?
Mary Boyersmith
htmmama@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Thu Apr 1 21:14:43 EST 1999


WALLACE, THOMPSON

In 1860 Martha E. WALLACE age 20, married Robert W. Thompson, in Cherokee Co. North Carolina. They are listed on 1860 census, Hiawasi Mines, Polk Co., TN. The story goes that her father, a Cherokee, was killed by the soldiers because he refused to leave his land when Martha was 12 years old. She had a older brother/uncle named Jesse WALLACE. I would love to find some conformation to this story, plus parents names. Martha died when her granson was six. This story came from him 60 years later.
JANE THOMPSON
NRMATA1@AOL.COM
Submitted on Tue Mar 30 13:37:02 EST 1999


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