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December, 1998

WALLACE

I am looking for the parents of John Cartmill WALLACE. He was bornin Tennessee in 1818, county unknown. He married Ellen Duncan. Theymoved to Independence, Mo in 1837. They had nine children, onedaughter and four sons lived and had more children, descendants oftwo are living today in TX.
Mary Jo Mahley
mjmahley45@lida.net
Submitted on Wed Dec 30 18:48:13 EST 1998


LOVITT

SEARCHING FOR CELIA LOVITT CADDELL OR JEMINA PERMILIA LOVITT FROM THECHEROKEE TOMAHITAN BAND, WESTERN N.C., 1797 APPROX.
STACY CALDWELL
STACYCALDWELL@JUNO.COM
Submitted on Tue Dec 29 17:56:02 EST 1998


PROFFITT, REED, HOLDEN,GENTRY,HOLLOWAY

I am searching for information on my paternal & maternal grandparents& greatgrandparents...Martin Luther HOLLOWAY m. Lillie SarahPROFFITT (grtgrdm). Daughter, Blanche Elizabeth m. Joe REED (paternalgrdp.) Also seeking information on Roby Elexander HOLDEN & LauraFLETCHER (maternal grdparents).
Linda Cracraft -- P.O. Box 1269, Parowan, UT 84761
eaglesrest@yahoo.com
Submitted on Sun Dec 27 22:00:52 EST 1998


TRIMBLE,WALTER,JOHN,ARCH

subscri be i am interested in finding out more about my ancestorsTRIMBLE, they were walter, john and archibad. they owned land onlimestone creek in greene county in the 1780's.
bruce trimble
ptrimble@utk.edu
Submitted on Sun Dec 27 15:58:21 EST 1998


JONES, SANDS

Searhing for information on Calvin Wayne Jones (app 1790) of KnoxCounty that Married Rutha ? (app 1800) and had child: Mary Ann Jones(app 1820) that married Anderson Sands (app 1796).
Herb Anderson
handers@usit.net
Submitted on Sat Dec 26 20:06:55 EST 1998


BAKER

Robert Baker III b.8/6/1753, d.6/18/1834 in Hawkins Co. He fought inthe Kings Mt. Battle. He was a Methodist Minister. He also fought inthe Rev War. His father was James Baker. I,m trying to find out whohe married.It was said to be Wm. Blounts Daughter Elizabeth. He wasmy 3rd Great Grand Father.
Dorcil [Baker] Albair -- 145-C Channel DR., Hackberry, LA 70645
Aalbair@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Dec 25 20:26:53 EST 1998


NORMAN, BENSON

Trying to find the Cherokee Indian blood in our family tree. It wassaid that Annie Laura Benson was as much as 1/2 NativeamericanIndian, (Cherokee), and she would have been my grandmother. Herfather's name was W.E. Benson, born in 1810 in South Carolina. Mygrandmother, Annie Laura Benson was born in 1878, and married intothe Norman family that settled in and around Union City, SouthCarolina, and Dickson County, Tennessee from early 1700's through1900's.
Julia J. Norman-Wilson
julwilso@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Dec 24 17:23:16 EST 1998


NORMAN

Looking for the Cherokee link in the Norman Family that settled inand around Union City, Tennessee, from early 1700 through early1900's. Some are buried in Dickson county
Julia Jill Wilson
julwilso@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Dec 24 17:04:09 EST 1998


MALCOM

MALCOM, George left will in Jefferson County Tenn in 1807.I have copyof Will provided by Dandridge Tenn archives but I have no otherinformation does anyone have any info on this family that can beverified?
Micheal G. Malcom -- 3101 Ripplewood Dr., Garland, TX 75044
malcomb@gte.net
Submitted on Thu Dec 24 16:55:37 EST 1998


COPELAND

I am researching my GGGGGG Grandfather, Joseph Copeland who moved toEast TN. in 1783 with brothers William & James. They settled on 640acres, 7 miles north of Danridge on the south side of the FrenchBroad River. According to newspaper article in Knoxville Gazette onOct.12,l793, "On the 3rd,, a party of Indians, consisting of30,plundered the house of Mr.Copeland on the South bank of the FrenchBroad, the family only a few minutes before passed over to the Northside and were eye witnesses to their number and depredation".I have obtained the will of Joseph Copeland, written on 10Aug.l799living in Jefferson CO.TN.I would appreciate any information from anyone that can furtherassist me in my research of the Copeland Family. I will be most happyto share all the information I have about the Copeland Family ofTennessee.
James Ellsworth Copeland -- 5855 Malone Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654
jecpharm@wnm.net
Submitted on Thu Dec 24 10:32:09 EST 1998


COLLINS,MCCULLEY

Am looking for info on Ary Ramy Collins, b6/26/1886. Parents WilliamNelson & Elizabeth Jane Rader.Were married in N.C & had 13children.Ary was married 1st to ? Had daughter named Margaret.Latermoved to Rhea co &remarried,this time to Flora McCully,daug of N.BMcCully,who was desended from Wlm.Hamilton/Samuel C/ johnJr. &Johnsr.William McCulley Scotland.Wil be glad to hear about eitherfamily.Have more on both.
Jean Hill
clanleader@webtv.net
Submitted on Wed Dec 23 14:59:39 EST 1998


SAMMONS

looking for informatiom on walter sammons who had a car dealership inelizabethon in th 1940's his mother or grand mother maiden name wasSallie adams who father joseph adams who i believe lived in johnsoncounty any information would be greatly appreciated
jjohnnie adams -- 1837 24 ave ct, Greeley, CO 80631
jadams5495@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Dec 23 12:51:36 EST 1998


INGLE, ENGLE

Seek information on descendants of Adam, John, William, and MichaelIngle/Engle of Rev. War. In Washington Co. from 1790s. InFrederick Co., VA prior to living in East Tn. I descend from George, the brother of John, William, and Michael. Do not know if Adam isrelated.
Sherman Gibbs -- 514 Crane Street, LaFayette, GA 30728
GenShermG@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Dec 22 01:00:36 EST 1998


HARRIS,HARRES

Searching for information on Benoni/Benony Harres/Harris, born inIreland or Maryland in 1782. He married Rachael Lee and they lived inHawkins County; she may have lived in a location split off to HamblenCounty, Tennessee. He died after 1829. Have information on theirdescendents, but searching for information on the parents of Benoniand Rachel Lee Harris; also their place of marriage. Willing toexchange information on thei descendents. Thanks for your assistance.
Rufus F. Harris
Rufusharri@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Dec 20 17:03:05 EST 1998


DEVAUX.VANSE, VANCE

Wanted, info on shell creek Vances. My father is CD Vance, NewlandNC. His father was Daniel Walter Vance who married Birdie Taylor in1905 and moved to NC. We can go back to when Vance was Devaux andthen Vanse. The three brothers were Herbert, Randolph, and RobertDevaux who in 1066 landed with William the Conqueror on the coast ofNormandy in southern France. E-mail me and we can exchange familyH/O.
Wendy Baird -- 164 White Pine Rd, Newland, NC 28657
wendyb@skybest.com
Submitted on Sun Dec 20 12:27:06 EST 1998


FORD, MINTON, LIPSCOMB, JOHNSON

FORD, Elijah b. abt. 1817 TN married HOPPER, Mary Ann b. abt. 1821;Children: Margaret b. 1838, Nancy b. 1840, William b. 1842, James b.1847, Melvina b. 1852, John b. Feb. 1853, Richard b. 1854.MINTON, Jacob L b. 1851, father James MINTON and mother Sally ElenderHARRELL.JOHNSON, Robert; father of Rachel JOHNSON b.1858. Rachel marriedJames LIPSCOMB. James L.LIPSCOMB son of Rachel and James, born 1876
Jon ThunderChild
sprtbear@wpe.com
Submitted on Sun Dec 20 10:45:41 EST 1998


PERKINS, WILBUR OR PERKINS, ADA HARRIS

I AM SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON MY FATHER WILBUR PERKINS. MOTHER'SNAME ADA-HARRIS PERKINS, FATHER'S NAME MOSE PERKINS. WILBUR PERKINSWAS BORN FEB. 16, 1887 AND DIED SEPT. 1, 1989. ANY INFORMATION WOULDBE HELPFUL IN LOCATING SOME OF MY FAMILY. MY RESIDING RESIDENT IS INLITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. THANK YOU.
ROSALYN L. PERKINS -- #33 ROSEMOOR DRIVE, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72209
rperkins@arkedu.k12.ar.us
Submitted on Fri Dec 18 16:48:58 EST 1998


CARTER

Wishing to connect with others researching Enoch CARTER, who marriedSusannah WILKERSON 1794 Greene County, TN. Has anyone documentedthis line prior to 1794? This Enoch and Susannah moved west toJackson County, TN, around 1802-3. I have new discoveries to shareconcerning some of their descendants.
David Orr
davidorr@earthlink.net
Submitted on Thu Dec 17 06:03:38 EST 1998


SINGLETON, ALLEN, DALTON

I am searching for more information on ROBERT SINGLETON shown onpension role like this: "Montgomery Co., Private, North CarolinaCont'l Line 96.00 annual allowance. 186.80 amount received, March 20,1819 pension started. Age 80. Died January 31, 1821."He is shown along with John Dalton, Benjamin Coffey and James Coffey.All are in my family lines, but I am having difficulty with theSingleton line. Can any one help ?
Carolyn S. Miller
lincoln@indy.net
Submitted on Mon Dec 14 18:55:53 EST 1998


CRAGUN, ELSY

Hannah ELSY or Rose ALLEY born 1752-53 in the Tennessee, NC, VA area,married Patrick CRAGUN, all children born in Russell C, VA orSullivan C, Tennessee. Lived on tributary of Holston River, farmed onIndian Creek. I am trying to identify the wife of Patrick CRAGUN. Can anyone help?
L.S.Pack
sticklizard@ uswest.net
Submitted on Mon Dec 14 12:19:25 EST 1998


CASH/BRIDGES

I am looking for any information on my 3rd GGrandfather, John CASH,born 1774 VA, Died TN? He was married to Martha BRIDGES abt. 1805 inHawkins County. His son, James Monroe CASH was born either inWashington or Warren Counties about 1826, it is not known for sure. Other children were listed as coming from Washington Co.also. Anyhelp would be greatly appreciated. Thank You in advance, ChristopherD. Cash
Christopher D. Cash -- 104 Vanessa, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
cxc467@psu.edu
Submitted on Mon Dec 14 08:29:57 EST 1998


CASH, HARDEMAN

I am looking for any information on my Great Grandfather/Mother,James Monroe Cash born abt. 1826 Warren or Washington Co., and WifeSarah E. Hardeman/Ford(both listed as last names), also born TN about1826? Their latter children were born in Meigs Co. Any help wouldbe greatly appreciated. Thank You, Christopher D. Cash
Christopher D. Cash -- 104 N. Vanessa, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
cxc467@psu.edu
Submitted on Mon Dec 14 08:21:02 EST 1998


WILSON

I am trying to verify that David WILSON, Sr. and David WILSON, Jr.were my gr-gr-gr-gr and gr-gr-gr grandfathers. They reportably livednorth of the Nolachucky River in Greene County, TN. in the late1700's. Jr. was born in 1774, married a Jenny Wear in 1796, and diedin Meigs County, TN. in 1851. I'm looking for Sr. and his father whomay have been a Hugh WILSON who came west with the Daniel Booneparty.
Gary L. Wilson
wilsons@blitz-it.net
Submitted on Sun Dec 13 20:21:10 EST 1998


DYE,DIE,(S)CHADWICK,LEM(M)ONS,SHAW

I am searching for my ancestors below:I am at a dead end. I am searching for a David Dye (or his dad William that could be born about 1790) David Dye had 3 wives. David Dye : Born 1816 or 1817 died before 1910 1st marriage: Arti Mica (but on marriage certificate it is spelled Artissica) Blanton :born 1816 or 1817 Married: May 30, 1838 (Monroe County: Maddisonville TN) Three children were born: 1.) Taylor Dye: born ab. 1850 moved to Cruthsvill, Missouri 2.) Martha EmmaDye Lively: 1852 She lived Crab Orchard (Rhea County), TN 3.) Annie Alta Dye Burchard: born April 30 1866 died March 15 1953 Lived Rhea County, TN
2nd Marriage: Elizabeth Lemons (Lemmons) born: ab. 1845 Married : July 18, 1868 (Meigs County) Had 6 Children to this marriage 1.) Amanda Belle Dye Edwards :born 5/10/1868 : died 6/20/1930 2.) Sarah Ann Dye Dunning: born 1869 died 3/25/1925 3.) Addison Dye : born
Linda Doyle -- 207 Greenleaf St, Chattanooga, TN 37415
tnanny@bellsouth.com
Submitted on Mon Dec 7 18:11:35 EST 1998


SHOOPMAN

I am looking for information on the SHOOPMAN family and GRAND MIKEYLOWE's family of East Tenn. and Virginia Also the Duncan family ofKentucky, N.C., and Tenn.
Delores King
delores_s_king@hotmail.com
Submitted on Fri Dec 11 21:57:50 EST 1998


SHELTON

i am seeking information to eatablish the parents of mygggrandfather, C.B Shelton or Cuthbert Shelton born in 1813..C.B.married Margaret Bessie Misemern born in 1815 in monroe co. tn.in1834.He is found in the 1840 and 1850 census in Bradley county Tn..
Gary Shelton
gshelton@psci.net
Submitted on Fri Dec 11 13:13:08 EST 1998


LEE WILL

HOW CAN I GET THE ADDRESS OF THE COUNTY FOR A WILL RECORDED INCLAIBORNE COUNTY, TENNESSEE? SEARCHING FOR THE WILL OF THOMAS LEE,WHO DIED IN CLAIBORNE COUNTY IN 1839. BYRON SISTLER'S 1997 BOOK SAYSTHIS WILL IS ON ROLL 5, BOOK 2, PAGE 52.
RUFUS HARRIS -- 1310 NORTH RITCHIE COURT 18C, CHICAGO, IL 60610-8403
RUFUSHARRI@AOL.COM
Submitted on Fri Dec 11 12:03:22 EST 1998


RUE

Am still searching for information on LEWIS RUE.He joined army to fight Indians south of theOhio July1794at Knoxville. One son states he was born in Green co. TN. in 1809. LEWIS RUE was in Bedford co TN. 1820. St.Charles Co.MO. 1830 and died in Cooper Co. MO. Dec.1860 Any Info. Will Help.
Grover C. Rue -- Grover Coffey Rue 606 West Ash St. , Celina, TX 75009
gcrue@airmail.net
Submitted on Thu Dec 10 17:41:34 EST 1998


WOODS

Does anyone know anything about the Richard W. Woods that shows up inthe early Goodspeed history of Greene County TN? I would like to knowboth ancestors and descendants.
Brett F. Woods
bfwoods@trail.com
Submitted on Tue Dec 8 21:15:10 EST 1998


RAPER/BRYANT

i AM LOOOKING FOR SARAH RAPER MARRIED JAMES DOYLE BORN 2/9/1784 died8/23/1851.son named ISSIAC DOYLE. THE MOVED LATER TO SALISBURY,N.C.MARY POLLY BRYANT MARRIED IAAAC DOYLE 1843. she died1897,buriedMURPHY HOLLERD. SLYGO, TN. NEAR TRENTON,GA , DADE CO. ANYINFORM. ALSO SARAH RAPER FATHER WAS JACOB RAPER. AS I WAS SAYING ANYHELP I WOULD LIKE TO FIND THIS FAMILY. THANKS tnanny @bellsouth .com
linda doyle -- 207 greenleaf street., red bank,tn, TN 37415
tnanny@bellsouth.com
Submitted on Tue Dec 8 19:17:19 EST 1998


DAVIS

Looking for ancestors and descendants of Baxter DAVIS, who lived inCampbell Co., TN area bet.(1775-1800?). He, later, moved to WayneCo., KY area.Any info appreciated.
Lloyd Davis Jr -- 1205 Davis Lane, Princeton, WV 24740
lsd47@inetone.net
Submitted on Mon Dec 7 01:25:48 EST 1998


COSSON

I am seeking information about a JOHN COSSON arriving in 1752 fromEngland and moved to Washington Co. after the Rev. War. He receivedland there in 1783 for his military service. He married a woman namedMargaret and had 10 children. He later became a Presbyterian ministerand was supposedly one of the founders of what later becameWashington College. He died in 1811 and left his land to his twooldest sons John Edwin and Issac. I am looking for any informationabout him and his ancestors who may have remained in Washington Co.
Cindy Leonard Mantooth -- 589 Wanda Drive, Talbott, TN 37877-8854
toothie@planetc.com
Submitted on Sat Dec 5 13:09:52 EST 1998


POLLEY

Researching Surname POLLEY of Kentucky, Virginia and Masschuettes. Any information to anyone related to David Polley born in Virgina in1780.
Jeanne
WilkPoncho@c internet.net
Submitted on Thu Dec 3 17:47:53 EST 1998


BAKER, RANDOLPH

Thomas BAKER, born TN 1794, married Sarah ?. Children: Elizabeth, b.1817 TN; James Charles, b. 1831 TN, William M. and others. Thomas wasthe son of James Charles BAKER and Elizabeth RANDOLPH. Thomas' olderbrother, James "Charles" BAKER was born in TN in 1792. Grandfather ofThomas BAKER was Thomas B. BAKER of Liberty and Bryan Counties, GA.Thomas probably served in the War of 1812. A Thomas BAKER, private,served with Col. John Brown, Capt. John Lewis, East TN Vol Mtd Inf.Researching a specific TN county for this family and any informationabout the members.
Elizabeth
Magnolia26@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Thu Dec 3 00:41:06 EST 1998


BANE

Would like to trace paternal Indian heritage to the surname BANE, whomay have ancestors who imigrated from Scottland.
Linda
frizzell@paulb unyan.net
Submitted on Tue Dec 1 20:25:44 EST 1998


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