ELEAZER
Can anyone please help me in locating some information on a cemeteryand church called Eleazer Camp Ground M. E. Has the cemetery beensurveyed? I am trying to locate Eleazer descendants that came fromSouth Carolina to Tennessee. Have some information that some settledin Dickson Co, Tennessee and also in Knoxville, Tennessee. Wouldlove to find some lost cousins in Tennessee !! Thanks, Marlene
Marlene Koon Walker
LKLW1@aol.com
Submitted on Sun May 7 22:21:12 MDT 2000
COX,GOODMAN,WRIGHT,STARR
O'siyo! I am searching for anyone who may know of a Martha Patsy COXGOODMAN, a fullblood Cherokee, who married James WRIGHT in 1804 in anative ceremony and again in 1808 in Martinsdale or Martinsville,Va.with justice of the peace. She is supposed to be related to Pony andComfort STARR, cousins, which makes me related to Sam STARR. I amtrying to find proof of this and any info on her ancestors,parents,grandparents,siblings,ect. Any help will be very muchappreciated. She is rumored to have been the daughter orgrand-daughter of the chief the whites called OLD TASSLE. She wasborn ca 1785 in Va., which was at that time was eastern Tn., onCherokee lands. Thank you. May the Great Spirit smile upon you.
Kathy
Cherokee_2p onies@yahoo.com
Submitted on Sun May 7 19:55:53 MDT 2000
LEWIS
William J. Lewis born 1860 in Tx. states on the 1880 HendersonCounty,Tx Census that his parents were born in Tn.Who are the parents of William J. Lewis?Thank you,Joyce Loden
Joyce Loden
GMAFOR5@aol.com
Submitted on Sun May 7 18:52:32 MDT 2000
HOLDER, HOLDEN
Looking for info on Laten Holder (Holden?) b about 1823 TN marriedRachel ? who was b 1820. By 1850 they lived in Greene county and had4 children Eli H, Sarah J, James M and Eliza A.. I am especiallycurious about Eli H who may well be my gg grandfather. Willing toshare info about Holden lines in KY, TN.Pat
Pat Holden
pholden@swbell.net
Submitted on Sun May 7 17:32:11 MDT 2000
LAWSON, LOSSIE, LOSSIH, ALFORD
Lawson translates to the following variations in Cherokee: Lawson, Lase, Lahse, Lossih, & Lossie. My great great grandfather Alford/Alfredwas born in 1838 in Byrdstown. He fought for the South and wasMustered in in Knoxville. We have information he was married possiblytwice and had a large family with the 2nd wife, a Smith, "Julie" aka.Eliza Ann Smith. ANY help would be appreciated in locating info onthis elusive man.Wado!
T. Meeks
eagleheart47@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sun May 7 16:56:16 MDT 2000
DOSS
Looking for information on James DOSS born March 24,1833. I do notknow what county or what his parents names were. He was raised by the DUNCAN Family in Wayne Co. Kentucky.
Linda
llutchka@aol.com
Submitted on Sun May 7 14:42:50 MDT 2000
HICKS, RUSSELL
Eliza Hicks married Jermiah Russell Feb 21 1858 in Hawkins Co. butcan not find Parents or Siblings for either. Per my grandmother,there was Indian blood in the family. Any help would be greatlyappreciated.
Carla Kimbrell
ckimbrell@charter.net
Submitted on Sun May 7 13:24:31 MDT 2000
TERRY, VERNALL
I am researching my family history and I have learned that my GreatGreat Grandmother was a full blood Cherokee. Her name was Jo EllenTERRY and she was born in Freestone County Texas. Her date of birthwas 7 August 1862 and died in Texas 23 March 1887. Her father wasJoseph W. TERRY born 1829 in Tennessee and died in Texas in 1864. Her mothers name was Lenora A. C. Vernall or VARNELL. Joseph alsohad two other children. Another daughter and one son. If anyone hasinformation on this family please contact me atrampyvickey@hotmail.com I am also interested in finding out how totrace my indian herritage. Please help. The county that they livedin is unknown.
Vickey Comer Rampy -- P.O. Box 182 , Childress, TX 79201
rampyvickey@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sun May 7 12:29:13 MDT 2000
LAWSON, SMITH
I am looking for Alford/Alfred Lawson b. 1838 in Byrdstown, Tn toUnknown further. I do know he "mustered in" at Knoxville and foughtfor the South in the Civil War. he married at least once possibly toa "Julie" or Eliza Ann Smith b. 5-16-1847 possible parents RobertSmith b. c. 1820 and Margaret Jane ???? Any info greatly appreciated
Tim Meeks
eagleheart47@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sun May 7 10:59:37 MDT 2000
COTTRELL/MOORE & COTTRELL/CRUMLEY
Looking for John W. COTTRELL m. Lillie E. MOORE after Civil War.Daughter Stacy Belle COTTRELL b. 12-16-1890 Washington Co. d.05-22-1974 m. 11-05-1913 Washington Co. Joe F. CRUMLEY b. 12-17-1889d. 02-13-1969. Joe F. son of David J. CRUMLEY/Mary Louisiana SENEKERof George CRUMLEY family, Sullivan Co. John W. served in C.S.A.joined when approx. 16, captured, imprisoned Rock Island Armory, Ill.records destroyed. Known towns Bluff City, Clover Bottom, FallBranch, Telford. Stacy had a bro. Glover
James Crumley
jjcblc@ksni.net
Submitted on Sun May 7 09:23:42 MDT 2000
SHOEMAKER, LARISON
I'm looking for marriage records for Henry SHOEMAKER and ElizabethLARISON. Married in Tennessee around 1856/1857. First child born 1858in Kentucky.Henry was born in Tennessee in 1832. Elizabeth was also born inTennessee in 1834.If anyone can help me establish a county of origin please e-mail me.
Nancy Shoemaker
Runtlett@aol.com
Submitted on Sun May 7 06:55:01 MDT 2000
MANIS, RUDD
Looking for Indian heratage for the name MANIS and RUDD. Do notreally know if the blood is Cherokee. All relative are from EastTennessee.
David M Jones -- 217 Shiloh Road, Bradford, TN 38316
jonesdm@iswt.com
Submitted on Sat May 6 22:41:49 MDT 2000
JACKSON, HIGNIGHT, EPPERSON, BROWN
I'm looking for descendants of Lewis JACKSON and Kitty HIGNIGHT about1850. And Anthony EPPERSON and Rhoda BROWN. I believe KY, Tenn, VA. Theywere Cherokee bloodline. Thank you.
Peggy -- 4623 E. Holicay Est, Ct, Granbury, TX 76049
LPHutch@hcnews.com
Submitted on Sat May 6 21:37:41 MDT 2000
JACOB PRESLEY, JOSHUA PRESLEY
I am trying to find where Jacob Presley born Blount Co Tn died andwhen. Where was he buried? He married Sarah Dunkin in Blount Co butI can't find where he went after that.Joshua Presley was supposed to have died in the Civil War but I can'tfind anything about him, either.
Minnie Carender -- 7097 Peacock Road, Williamsburg, IN 47393-9754
minniecare@aol.com
Submitted on Sat May 6 19:13:41 MDT 2000
LOWE
Greatgrandfather was Pat LOWE he came from the Odessa Texas area.went on to be sherif of Liberty County in East Texas.
CL Seburn
CLSeburn@aol.com
Submitted on Sat May 6 16:41:27 MDT 2000
FOX, HAILE
My cousin and I are trying to place our direct ancesor in a family. William Anderson FOX. Any help would be appreciated. Contact usdirect: xmasmom@juno.com or joyz@bcni.net Thank you. 1 William Anderson Fox b: December 27, 1830 in TN d: September 02, 1897 in Erath County, TX.. +Lettie Roberts Haile b: January 31, 1831 inJackson County, TN d: May 08, 1931 in Erath County, TX
Joy Zowie
joyz@bcni.net
Submitted on Sat May 6 15:49:23 MDT 2000
TERRY,RICE
I am looking for information on ELIJAH TERRY & MICHELL RICE.They hada son named HENDERSON,who was born 1-16-1817 in Campbell TN.
Doris Dykes
iisixmillionii@aol.com
Submitted on Sat May 6 11:17:07 MDT 2000
MESSAMORE, WEAVER
I am researching information for family from 1900's back. Who werethe parents of Cordialie Weaver, married to Thomas Massamore? They were in Clinton, Anderson County from early 1800's to 1900's.Any information on either of these lines would be very helpful. Thank you.
Sandra
morgans@jps.net< BR>Submitted on Sat May 6 10:41:30 MDT 2000
MARY WHITE DOVE MARRIED THOMAS DEMPSEY
Searching for anyone who knows information on Mary White Dove, a fullblooded Cherokee of the Echota Tribe, in Alabama. She married ThomasDempsey. Mary White Dove had a daughter, Noccalula, who killedherself for not being able to marry the man she loved. Noccalula, wasmy great-great aunt. Anyone with any information/dates/locationsplease email me. Thanks, Sally O:)
Sally
MrSmith93@aol.com
Submitted on Sat May 6 00:32:19 MDT 2000
TUCKER
Looking for a William Pleasant Tucker that was born in Tennesseearound 1820. He married a Sarah E. ________(?). They had at leastone child, Harriet M. Tucker, born around 1841 in Greene County, IL. Can anyone help with these people? Thank you for your time and help!!Julie
Julie Goheen -- P.O. Box 55, Dow, IL 62022
goheen@gtec.com
Submitted on Fri May 5 21:34:07 MDT 2000
FOX , BRANDON
Looking for information on Joseph F. Fox born abt 1850 nearchatanooga Tenn. Married Katherine Brandon abt 1885. Had 8 children.One a Martha Elizabeth Fox. Looking for more info. Lynn
Lynn
anderfam@saber.net
Submitted on Fri May 5 20:18:04 MDT 2000
JAMES BOLLING MILES & ISHAM BOLLING, ELIZABETHTON, TN MILES
Is anyone researching the MILES lineage, i.e., two brothers namedJAMES BOLLING MILES AND ISHAM BOLLING MILES, originally fromDinwiddie County VA. ISHAM BOLLING MILES married lst)Martha A.Peebles in Va and she died, he md 2nd) Susan Jackson. ISHAM AND SUSANMOVED TO TENNESSEE, don't know if they had children. He was a schoolteacher in VA. Oral family history said they left Virginia and movedto Elizabethton, TN. Does anyone know what county that is in? IshamBolling Miles was born in 1814 and died in 1890 according to theMILES BIBLE. Will share the info I have -- thanks for trying tohelp.Fran
Fran Davis
lfhdavis@aol.com
Submitted on Fri May 5 19:02:17 MDT 2000
FEATHERS
I am looking for my ggggrand mother Nellie FEATHERS,She is supostedto be the daughter of Chief BIGFEATHER.Any and all help welcome,thankyou.Linda
Linda WHITSON
lindawhitson@webtv.net
Submitted on Fri May 5 15:12:28 MDT 2000
DOUBLEHEAD, DISHMAN
I am looking for information on Kiziah DOUBLEHEAD and Tom DISHMAN. Ibelieve Kiziah's father was a chief but do not know for sure.
Sharon Johnson
bjohnson@theinnet.net
Submitted on Fri May 5 13:55:17 MDT 2000
PARMINTER, STARKS
I am looking for a family by the name of James and Polly PARMINTER (or possibly PARMENTER)They had children by the name of Lucinda,Tilda, Martin, James, Liza, and Martha. Also looking for a family bythe name of Athol and Lucinda STARKS. They were all believed to beliving in or around MCMinn County in about 1851. I would appreciateany information on either family. Thank you so much. Jean Johnson
Jean Johnson -- Jean Johnson P.O. Box 193, Copan, OK 74022
Jpopagranny@aol.com
Submitted on Fri May 5 09:19:04 MDT 2000
CRAFT,CROFT,KRAFT,KROFT, AND TURNER
I am looking for any information on my GGGG Grandfather Jeptha V.Craft born 1821. His wifes name may have been Martha Ann TurnerCraft. My Greatuncle Otis Craft told me the family originally camefrom Tennessee but he didn't know the county. I have searched andsearched for a couple of years and haven't been able to findthem.Really need and appreciate your help. Thanks,Jean
Jean Harrell -- PO Box 205, Dry Branch, GA 31020-0205
GenJeanH@aol.com
Submitted on Thu May 4 22:21:15 MDT 2000
IRVIN, MORRIS
James Melton IRVIN married an Indian by the name of Charity EmalineMORRIS born Jan.15, 1863
Carolyn Smith -- 3190 Pin Oak Drive, St. George, KS 66535
cjs3190@netscape.net
Submitted on Thu May 4 21:33:01 MDT 2000
BROWN, PROFFITT
Looking for marriage of GreatGrandmother or somone who knows of her.Name MARTHA LOUISE TERESA PROFFITT. She moved from NC, western part,to Tennessee. She married a BROWN, name unknown, sometime between1870 and 1873. From Tennessee she went to Arkansas, had Grandfatherin 1873 then married a DAVID NELSON BROWN. Any PROFFITTS or BROWNSwho may have information please advise.
Weldon Brown
wbrown@netcommander.com
Submitted on Thu May 4 18:47:44 MDT 2000
WARD,MARION,GREELY
Hi, My name is Bridget cheryl WARD Fulmer I am looking for anyinformation on Marion Greely WARD who was my great grandfather all weknow is that he was in Va. or NC. He has a sister name Harriet And Abrother name BOB. I would appreciate any information on them. you cancontact me at itca@onp.wdsc.org THANK YOU BRIDGET FULMER
BRIDGET -- 11020 COUNTY ROAD59, VERBENA, AL 36091
itca@onp.wdsc.org
Submitted on Thu May 4 15:33:46 MDT 2000
MORRISSEY
Am interested in obtaining any historical information on theactivities of the 10th Tennessee Infantry (1861-1865) as one of myrelatives served in the 10th (Company K) having enlisted sometimeprior to 1862, as he was captured at Ft. Donelson on Feb. 16, 1862. Was exchanged on Sep. 8, 1862 at Vicksburg. Reenlisted on Oct 2,1862 into Company E of the 10th Tennessee Infrantry at Clinton, Miss.
Thomas Ryan
TPRyan41@aol.com
Submitted on Thu May 4 14:49:23 MDT 2000
WAGANFEALD
VALENTINE WAGANFEALD, WAS WASHINGTON COUNTY? IN DISABLED VETERANSHOMEMOUNTAIN BRANCH NATIONAL HOMES? LAST INFO CENSUS 1910. WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HIM. GREAT GRANDFATHER. WIDOW! WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MYGREATGRANDMOTHER'S BACK GROUND. I WAS TOLD SHE DIED WHEN MY GRANDFATHERWASBORN FEBRUARY 22 1889 IN WASHINGTON DC.
REGINA BRZUCHALSKI
brzuchalskiBRZ@cs.com
Submitted on Thu May 4 08:14:41 MDT 2000
TINCH, SMITH
Joseph A. TINCH b. abt. 1844 in TN married Sarah J. SMITH (date &place unknown)She was b. abt. 1850 in IL. They had the followingchildren: (?Mary) Anna b. Aug. 1874 in IL, Richard b. abt. 1877,Daisy b. abt. 1881, Charles Jefferson b. abt. 1882, George Washingtonb. 12 Sept. 1884 in IL, and possibly a child named Bay Tinch. I don'tknow when Joseph A. TINCH went to IL. He died 1 July 1887 in IL. Heand wife and most children are buried in IL. I just recently made aconnection to them by information from George Washington TINCH'sdeath record. Do any of these names fit in your family tree? I wouldlike to expand my information and would be happy to share what Ihave.Peggy
Peggy Mrazik
RJMRAZIK@msn.com
Submitted on Wed May 3 12:30:50 MDT 2000
BERRY, MELEAR
Seeking info on family. My father, Richmond Earl BERRY, was born inMckenzie Tenn., April 15 1881, to William Granville BERRY, May 251850-Apr 8 1889.His parents were W.C. and M.C. Berry. William wasburried at Chapel Hill cemetary in Mckenzie. I think that is inCarrol county. My fathers mother or grandmother was a MELEAR. Anyhelp would be appreciated.
Robert E. Berry -- 1827 14th st., Clarkston, WA 99403
totandre@hotmail.com
Submitted on Wed May 3 12:13:39 MDT 2000
PRITCHETTE, HUGHES
My GGgrandfather William Norris Pritchet b. abt. 1830 and myGgrandfather Thomas Hughes b.?? Both listed Tenn. as place of birth.Does anyone on the list have information on these two? Thank you ,Pat Kling
Pat Kling
kpt1938@aol.com
Submitted on Tue May 2 21:16:50 MDT 2000
WILLIAMS, HENSON, WRIGHT, SMITH
My ancestors, come from two different sides of WILLIAMS name.1. Dr. Jacob Boston WILLIAMS, (Son of Dr. William Joseph WILLIAMS andMargaret ann THOMAS of Wales) m. Eliza Jane HENSON. Eliza Jane ispurported to be Cherokee, although this has never been completelyverified on paper.SAMUEL WILLIAMS, who was married to Elizabeth mid name unk. Mymother's recollection, seems to center around Chattanooga, andpossible Northern Ga.I have the information on both sides of the WILLIAMS.On the 1880 Oregon county Missouri, Samuel WILLIAMS, is listed asbeing 39 years of age.his wife Elizabeth, at 36 years,and 5 childrenranging from 16 years to one year. Their names are Martha, Catharine,Wright(right G.),Tennesse, Benj. (which I take to be short forBenjamine).I don't have much information on the WRIGHT OR SMITH sides of thefamily, other than that my Great-Great-grandfather Joseph Wright(William Joseph WRIGHT), followed the Chereokee out to Oklahoma, wherehe kidnapped her and brought her back to Ill
Darrell W. Williams -- 7447 Hillsboro-H.S. Rd., Cedar Hill, MO 63016
EAGLFETHER@aol.com
Submitted on Tue May 2 17:14:24 MDT 2000
MYRE & ROSE
HEMRY MYRE & MARY ROSE I am looking for info on a Henry Myre and a Mary Rose I have beenled to believe they were married in Tenn around 1850 thru 1855 I havenot been able to confirm this. Can any one help me on this?Many Thanks James Myre jmyre@vci.net
James Myre -- 948 Husband Rd., Paducah, KY 42003
jmyre@vci.net
Submitted on Tue May 2 17:08:02 MDT 2000
HUGHES
looking for information on JOHN HUGHES,wife Elizabeth FJohn was born in Tn,may have been in Gile co. three of there children was born in Tn,Amanda,Sarah, Nancyalso looking for John's father and mother.any help will be appricated.
Penny Kelley
craykel@aol.com
Submitted on Tue May 2 14:46:41 MDT 2000
HUGHES
looking for information on JOHN HUGHES he married Elizabeth FJOHN HUGHES was born in Tn,may have been in Lawrence co. threeof the children was born in Tn,Amanda,Sarah, Nancy,any help will be appricated.
Penny Kelley
craykel@aol.com
Submitted on Tue May 2 14:32:18 MDT 2000
HALE,SHEPPARD
Margaret "Maggie" Hale, born in Alto, Cherokee County, Texas in 1861.She married John Boyd and they had 6 children - Elijah "Lige', OlaMay, James "Jim" Maurice, John, Thomas, Virginia "Jenny". She diedaround 1939 in Vernon, Texas. John Boyd's mother is also Cherokee (orpossibly Choctaw), her name was Mary Sheppard married to Ike Boyd.Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Christa Hammer -- 1617 Deer Valley Rd., Newport, WA 99156
christah4@yahoo.com
Submitted on Tue May 2 13:12:53 MDT 2000
WILLIAM K. DOWDY & CELIA E.DYLE
Looking for information about William K. Dowdy born in Georgia inOctober 1833, moved to Tennessee and Married Celia Elizabeth Dyle (B.1839) about 1856. They later moved to Pike County/ Howard County,Arkansas
Gordon Dowdy
G.Dowdy@att.net
Submitted on Tue May 2 12:48:02 MDT 2000
DUNHAM
DUNHAM ANY DUNHAM that migrated to Texas. In particular Will A.Dunham birn 1872 Tenn. no parents or siblings known. Was living inAngelina Co Texas 1902, Louisana 1910 and Jasper Co Texas 1920.
Bill Parker
bparker@eaznet.com
Submitted on Tue May 2 12:34:07 MDT 2000
ARMSTRONG
I am a direct descendant of John ARMSTRONG, the brother of MartinARMSTRONG and the entry taker that had the office in Hillsborough,NC. During the 1780s he was involved in the speculation of Tennesseeland scandals. My question is that does anyone know when he died,where is he buried at and about what age was he during this time? Myfamily is having difficulty finding any info that may tell us who theparents of Martin ARMSTRONG and John ARMSTRONG were. I would like toadd that I have really appreciated and enjoyed reading the essays onthe TNGenWeb about the land speculation in the late 1700s. This hassaved me many years of research.
Teresa Armstrong -- 103 South Stadium Drive, Pelzer, SC 29669
teresaarm@yahoo.com
Submitted on Tue May 2 11:25:12 MDT 2000
COLLINS, LEW(IS) AND LEROY / HURST, MARTIN, ROE
Searching for any possible connections to my COLLINS ancestors.My great grandfather was LEROY JEFFERSON Collins, born 1857,somewhere in Tennessee. Oral history says he was a physician. Family bible pages show his father was LEW Collins (LEWIS ?) probablyborn about 1830. His mother is shown as EVALINE (possibly Earline).LEROY JEFFERSON Collins married twice. First to AMANDA MAY HURST onNovember 22, 1876 in Grand Junction, they moved to Harrisburg,Arkansas. Leroy and Amanda's children were:HENRY LEROY Collins, B. February 15, 1879 Infant LILLY Collins, B. June 15, 1881, D. November 18, 1882.RICHARD OLIF Collins, B, November 9, 1883LA FOYETTE Collins, B. September 17, 1886Second wife was NORA MARTIN, married April 6, 1889. Leroy and Nora'schildren were:Infant NORA Collins, B. September 12th 1890, D. June 6, 1891NORA LEE Collins, B. March 28, 1895JEFFERSON FITZHUGH Collins, B. March 15, 1898, D. April 2, 1975EVELYN Collins, B. March 12th, 1901Leroy died Feb. 23, 1904 in Ha
Patty Imani
imani@olywa.net
Submitted on Mon May 1 19:59:23 MDT 2000
*ANGELFLIRT*
I just want to know everything about Cherokee Indians. I have allready got everything on the Trail of Tears.
Cynthia
luvergirl@mail.co m
Submitted on Mon May 1 19:02:02 MDT 2000
BAUBACH
I am searching for information on my wife's great grandfather. Webelieve the family was living in Tennessee in 1900 but not sure ofthe county. The family name is BAUBACH. The person in question isBernard A. BAUBACH born June 17, 1885. Would appreciate a lookup inthe 1900 Tennessee Census. Thank you in advance for your time. AWansing@aol.com
Alvin Wansing
AWansing@aol.com
Submitted on Mon May 1 18:39:19 MDT 2000
ROBERTSON, JOSEPH MONROE AND ROMEAN OR NELLIE OR LOMANA PENELOPE WISDOM
Looking for Joseph ROBERTSON and his wife. Joseph is believed to havebeen a Baptist Minister. They had 7 children:Bruce born 1877 Alabama,Stella born 1874 Ala,Toy or Goy born 1879 Georgia,Nellie E. born 1881 Tenn,Joseph M. Jr born 1883 Tenn,Hattie W born 1886 Tenn,andJesse T born 1887 Tenn.
Kate Robertson -- 1366 Deerpark Dr #61, Fullerton, CA 92831
kaocr@aol.com
Submitted on Mon May 1 14:33:22 MDT 2000
FARMER
I am looking for the marriage of John Farmer. He was born 1869 inKnox County and was listed on the 1880 Federal Census for KnoxCounty. I know he married a Rusha ??? around 1885-88. He was mymaternal grandfather.
Donald R. Guthrie
donrguthsr@aol.com
Submitted on Mon May 1 01:50:43 MDT 2000
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