Polk County, TN Archived Queries
July - September 1999

 


59TH TENNESSEE INFANTRY, C.S.A.

Wishing to correspond with descendants of soldiers who served in this unit.
Bud -- 6608 Harris Ave., Raytown, MO 64133-5352
Reg59thtn@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Sep 28 22:48:27 EDT 1999


RAPER

Anyone with info please share.
Marti Rapier Rosenquist
Smmmarti@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Sep 27 10:47:22 EDT 1999


CARR

I am researching this family. My gg grandmother was Catherine Elizabeth Carr/Kerr. We were taught that her father was Dr. Richard Bark Foreman. Have no proof of that. Glenda
Glenda Ramsey
searchpolk@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sun Sep 26 14:27:03 EDT 1999


CONFEDERATES

Searching for descendants of soldiers who served in the 59th Tennessee Infantry, C.S.A.
Bud
Reg59thtn@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Sep 26 08:25:17 EDT 1999


STANDRIDGE

Seeking parents and/or siblings of my grandmother Hattie Lou Ona (Onie) Standridge b. 1-2-1883 d. 11-26-1954. Married Bennett Franklin Womble 9-28-1899. Her father's name is believed to be Henry Standridge Lived most of her life in Polk Co., but she was living in Cleveland at the time of her death.
Cindy Womble Billman
cynbee@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Sun Sep 26 02:22:43 EDT 1999


PARKER

Looking for family of Robert H. Parker born about 1835, married Rebecca Morgan. No info past that. First two sons, Johnathan and Alfred. Eight more children born in Ga. My g.grandfather, Alfred, told about playing in the mine shacks of Copper Hill as a boy. Any info greatly appreciated.
Sandra Parker Chamblee
sandra@peachcomputer.com
Submitted on Sun Sep 26 02:06:19 EDT 1999


RUBIN M. JOYCE AND LEATHA ANNIS BROWN

Looking for information on Rubin M. Joyce (b5/26/1854) and wife Leatha Annis Brown (b2-19-1849). Family history says either they or their parents before them moved from Tennessee to Sebastian county Ark.T hey were married 1/9/1876. Would like to know who their parents were. We know other Joyce's have come from from Polk Co., here's hoping there is a connection.
B. Joyce
djoyce@webzone.net
Submitted on Sun Sep 26 01:10:03 EDT 1999


NEAL

Searching for information on my Grandfather, Robert NEAL. He was married to Essie Lee DILLARD,they had children Effie, Bonnie,Walter & Katherine.
Judi VanNewhouse
vannewhouse@computron.net
Submitted on Sat Sep 25 15:24:56 EDT 1999


HOLLIFIELD

Searching for information on Andrew Jackson Hollifield b.5-20-1883
Elsie Hollifield
Retrdmom1@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Sep 25 11:28:07 EDT 1999


NICHOLSON, PENDY

Looking for death date of, and place of burial for, Mariah NICHOLSON b: c1809 NC, last found on 1880 Polk Co TN Census with her son Leander Newton NICHOLSON. Mariah PENDY m: William NICHOLSON sometime bef. 1834. Children (per 1850 & 1870 census): Mary c1834 TN, Enoch Jeptha 3 May 1837 TN (Bradley?), James Henry c1839 TN, Leander Newton 3 July 1843 Cherokee NC, d: 22 Jan 1929 McMinn TN; Samuel M. 7 Jul 1845 Cherokee NC, d: 9 Nov 1907 McMinn TN; Josephine c1852 GA. The Death Certificate of Leander Newton NICHOLSON gives his parents as William NICHOLSON b: NC, and Mariah PENDY b: NC.
Nicole
npinson@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Thu Sep 23 17:11:09 EDT 1999


LOVELADY, PELFREY

I am looking for information on my great great grandmother, Margaret Elizabeth Lovelady. Date of birth-29 Aug. 1829, date of death- 8 Sept. 1886. She was married to Dread Pelfrey on 20 Jan. 1850. Children were Mary Jane, Rebecca Elizabeth, Fannie, John W., Sarah, and Andrew.
Debi
debi@fuse.net
Submitted on Wed Sep 22 06:43:44 EDT 1999


MAPLES,ROSE

Searching for information about Americus Bonaparte MAPLES(born 1818,TN)who married Matilda A. ROSE(born 1823,Tn) abt. 1840. The family is on the Polk Co.,Tennessee census in 1850. In 1860 they are in Benton Co, Ar. I am interested in finding the parents of Matila A. ROSE. Any information about the MAPLES or ROSE families would be appreciated. Thank you.
Joanne Richter
corbetrichter@w-link.net
Submitted on Thu Sep 23 11:57:32 EDT 1999


MANTOOTH, CHAMBERS

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY GRANDMOTHER. HER NAME WAS NERVY MANTOOTH. SHE MARRIED CHARLIE CHAMBERS. I WAS TOLD SHE WAS CHEROKEE.
>SANDY CHAMBERS
rhcrowe@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sun Sep 19 22:05:57 EDT 1999


HENSLEY,HAWKINS,PADGETT

seekng info.on HENSLEY,HAWKINS,PADGETT families in the early 1900s
>gene (PADGETT) davidson -- pob 156 , fairview, WV 26570
gene235@webtv.net
Submitted on Sat Sep 18 21:21:48 EDT 1999


MASON - DOWNEY-WHITE-CHATTIN

Looking ancestors and decendents of Harrison MASON b. 1844 & m. 1862 to Martha J. ? in Polk Co., Tennessee. Son was Andrew Jackson MASON B.1869 or 1872 in Polk Co.TN. d. in Texas. -- Jackson H.Downey b. abt 1823 & m.abt 1845 to Catherine (Kitty) L.WHITE in Rutherford Co.NC (Moved to McMinn Co. TN & died in Alabama). Son was John WHITE DOWNEY b. 1852 in McMinn Co. TN & m. Mary Susan B. CHATTIN b. 1853 in Megis Co. TN. Daughter was Lena Annie Downey b.1876 in Alabama who married ANDREW JACKSON MASON of Polk Co. Tennessee abt 1898 in AL. Please respoind to e-mail sealark@ctaz.com Thank you, B.J.Mason
>B. J. Mason -- P.O. Box 823, Meadview, AZ 86444
sealark@ctaz.com
Submitted on Thu Sep 16 17:03:19 EDT 1999


ROBERTSON

Looking for information on Joseph ROBERTSON b. abt. 1824 and spouse F.Caroline b. abt. 1826 (both born in Tennessee). They had four children born in Tennessee.Three sons Georgia b.1847, James b.1849, Thomas b.1855, and one daughter Nancy b.1852. Would like to find County in Tennessee that they were from.
Neal Wayne Robertson
robertson@ncweb.com
Submitted on Sat Sep 18 14:35:36 EDT 1999


ADDISON,

Looking for John Addison who married Mary (Polly) Mills, they lived in Copperhill
Linda Kimsey
famlytrace@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Sep 18 00:20:14 EDT 1999


THOMPSON/WITHEROW

I am looking for any information regarding Lloyd Thompson and Vera Thompson (maiden name Witherow), they are my grandparents. Lloyd Thompson apparently died in New York during the 1950's but I have been unable to find any information regarding him or their marriage. Any information would be appreciated.
Jennifer Thompson
jenniferlyn.thompson@rez.com
Submitted on Thu Sep 16 23:52:37 EDT 1999


FRANK CLAYTON

I am the daughter of Frank Clayton. He was the former sheriff of Polk Co. He was killed in 1946. I am searching for relatives.
Sherry Branch -- 508 Estes Circle, Mobile, AL 36609
papabranch@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Sep 15 13:30:14 EDT 1999


RYMER

I am seeking information on my father, JOHN GROVER RYMER, believed to have been born in Benton, TN in 1884. Any information will be greatly appreciated...Thank you
Gary R. Rymer
gagators@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Sep 15 10:53:14 EDT 1999


CHILDERS, HAMPTON

I am researching my g-grandfather's ancestry and have come to a block, his name is JOSIA OR JOSEPH JACKSON CHILDERS, b 2-13-1843 in POLK CO, TN, d 1-28-1883 in Iron CO, MO, married SARAH P HAMPTON b 6-31-1847, d 8-12-1933 in Iron CO, MO. He migrated to MO at the beginning of the Civil War and fought in the 47th Infantry, CO C in MO. Their children were Hannah Jane, Joseph A.J., Elizaeth E, John Bunion (my grandfather), J. Clark. If anyone has connection to this Childers I would appreciate any
Marie Childers Dotson
chiliseven@hotmail.com
Submitted on Tue Sep 14 14:55:20 EDT 1999


SARA SNNAINTHA TALITHA CONDESE HICE

Cherokee Native American - Need enrollment number for Sara Snnaintha or Shnaintha or Smaintha Talitha Condese Hice. She is my great, great grandmother. She was born on March 25, 1837 and died on January 7, 1921 and is buried in Grasscreek Cemetery at Copperhill, TN, Polk Co.
Becky Sandifer
johnsand@flash.net
Submitted on Sun Sep 12 17:36:32 EDT 1999


HOLLIFIELD, HOYT

I am searching for information about Hoyt Hollifield born 5/3/1904 in Copper Tenn. I believe his parents to be Luffman Hollifield and Zuria Garrett. Please any information to tie him to Luffman would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Eileen
Eileen Hollifield
ech@vnet.net
Submitted on Wed Sep 8 23:10:37 EDT 1999


WISE,GREEN,WALKER,WEAVER

I'm looking for relatives of WISE,WEAVER,WALKER,Green
BillyCronnon -- 1523 A Happyvalley Rd., Rossville, GA 30741
BWAYNEC@webtv.net
Submitted on Wed Sep 8 09:45:02 EDT 1999


DENNIS, SPICER, BATTLE, BATES

William Rolling Dennis was born in Benton, Polk Co., TN on 16 Nov. 1876. His mother was Mary Ellen Spicer, b May 1862 in Polk Co. and d 1931 in Bradley Co. William's father died (perhaps before he was born) and Mary married George Battle. Mary's parents were John Spicer and Mary Jane Bates; they were in Obion Co. in 1870. Would like to have information on William's parents and grandparents.
Kaye Dennis Eden -- Route 2, Box 165A, Stonewall, OK 74871-9557
eden@nstar.net
Submitted on Tue Sep 7 16:39:59 EDT 1999


DIXON, MAXWELL

Henry DIXON married Narcissus MAXWELL.My grandmother,Ruby A., being born June 22,1888 in Polk Co.to them.I'm looking for anything on that DIXON or MAXWELL.Ruby had sisters:Jane, Salome and Luara.
Elaine Coleman
ACOL812672@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Sep 7 07:26:24 EDT 1999


MCNEELY

Researching William McNelly, Inmate #199 at the Tenn. Conf. Soldiers Home in 1897 and 1898. He was born 1831 in McMinn Co., TN and was discharged May 26, 1898. Home was Benton, Tenn. If anyone knows anything about this man, please contact me.
Pat McNeely
pmcneely@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Sep 6 12:56:48 EDT 1999


SWINFORD, GLASS, HAMILTON, SWOFFORD, RUNIONS

John and Patsy SWINFORD(probably born in the 1700's, North Carolina)gave birth to Elijah SWINFORD in Polk County, TN. Elijah (died 1870) married Celia E. GLASS (died 1863 in McMinn Co, TN). Celia's father was James GLASS (aka James Swofford). Elijah and Celia produced the following children: John, William (b. 1860), James (b. 1849, Polk Co., TN), and Mark L.(b. 1854, Benton, Polk Co., TN). James SWINFORD married Sarah HAMILTON. James and Mark both resided in Log Hill, TN which may be near Cleveland, Bradley Co around 1907 or so. Their children were Mary (aka Margie) (b. 1878), Texas Ann (b. 1881), James T. (b.1884), and Rosco (b. 1890). James T. married Minnie MCPHERSON (b. 1878,Rhea Co., TN). Their children included Walter, Lucille, Ted and Ruth. Those who possess any additional info on this family are encouraged to drop me a line.
Joe Kidd
chinahog@earthlink.net
Submitted on Sun Sep 5 19:01:45 EDT 1999


BLANTON

Looking for information on John A.BLANTON, born around July in 1842 in Polk County Tennessee. Would like to know who his parents and siblings were and who he married. Would like to know if there is any Indian in the family.
Diana Miller -- 2105 Mulberry, Toledo, OH 43608
DLSM51@AOL.COM
Submitted on Sun Sep 5 03:41:05 EDT 1999


VAUGHN,LEMONS,ALLOWAY,RUNIONS OF FARNER TENN.

I need info on Thomas Jefferson VAUGHN(Jeff VAUGHN),and Clarinda(LEMONS)VAUGHN. They lived in Polk county(Farner). They had childre by the names of Thomas,Tinie,Dorsey,Julie,Eva,Nellie,and Dollie VAUGHN.Dollie married a man named Sam Alloway.I know the names of two of their kids-Holden,and Gracie Alloway. Tinie had a daughter by the name of Mary(Mae)RUNIONS.I think her dad's name was Scott.They had a cousin by the name of Dave WOMBLE.Please any info would be appreciated. Most of the Vaughn kids moved to Cinti. Ohio.
Veronica Lewis-Waight
vwaight@yahoo.com
Submitted on Sat Sep 4 17:59:00 EDT 1999


DENNY, SEAY

I am seeking information on Ehud (Ehood or Hood) DENNY and his wife Emma or Emily SEAY. They moved to the Copper Hill/McCaysville area between 1891 and 1900. Emma died ca. 1901. Her place of burial is unknown. Ehud married Caroline SEAY in Polk County in 1902 and then married Mary EARWOOD CANNON in 1904. What happened to Caroline is the question? Was she too deceased? What was her relationship to Emma? Children of the first marriage were Lula, married to H. F. SCROOGS in Polk County in 1909; Janie, married to Sidney ENSLEY in 1909, (my grandparents); Edgel, married first to GALLOWAY, second to Cecil Carl GERMAN, third to Perry PICKLESIMER. Any information on this family will be appreciated.
Pat Campbell
PaRCampbel@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Sep 4 16:55:37 EDT 1999


WILLIAMS, LLOYD

I am looking for family of LLoyd and Dille Williams they are my Gr.Gr. Gr.parents. I have a picture of them if any one is interested in having a copy I would like to hear from you. Thanks Gene
Gene Fry -- Gene Fry 478 W. Beverly Dr., Clovis, CA 93612
waynegfry@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Sep 3 00:23:02 EDT 1999



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