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Susanne Flowers Thu Dec
26 10:47:19 1996
HOLMES - Tipton Co TN. James HOLMES and wife Mary "Polly"Dick
lived in Tipton Co in late 1830's & early 1840's. Their ch: Samuel
A., James D., Joshua H., Eliza L., Hannah, Mary A., John L. James &
3 daus moved to Ashley Co AR in 1845. What happened to wife Mary and 4
sons?
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Jerry Grisham Sat Dec
21 00:27:07 1996
Searching for antecedents of PARTHENIA JANE THOMASSON, date and place of
birth and death unknown. Married John Henry GRISHAM, born 18 Feb. 1843,
Tipton County, TN. He was Confederate vet.
Children: John L. Grisham, b. ca. 1866; William T., b ca. 1867; Virginia
Frances, b. ca. 1868; George H., b. ca. 1870; James Blan, b. 1872;
Alfred Sid, b April 1875; Nathaniel, b. ca. 1877; Albert, b. ca. 1878;
Charlie R., b. 10 Aug. 1880; Walter, b. ca. 1881; and Rober, b. ca. 1883.
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Looking for information on Henry Martin TURNAGE ( b 1838) in Tipton
County. He was married to Rebecca MANLY appx 1860. I am looking for
birth, marriage, and death dated for both; as well as any other details.
He appears to have resided in Tipton County all his life.
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Lanier Ferguson Sun Dec 15
18:33:03 1996
"ADAM'S SEMINARY", HAYWOOD OR TIPTON COUNTY, 1884
Does anyone have information about this school which my
grandmother attended? She lived in Tipton County near a
rural community of Tabernacle on the road from Stanton to
Covington. From her letters it was within walking distance
of Tabernacle, although a long walk.
Mark Adkinson Thu
Dec 12 09:01:27 1996
Looking for information on John Frank ADKINSON (b Nov 1865 ) in Tipton
County. He married Elnora TURNAGE on 14 Jun 1889 and died in Dec 1926. I
believe his father was J. B. ADKINSON. I need exact birth and death dates
for him and a confirmation of his parents.
Jesse Suttles Thu Dec 5
09:44:41 1996
Hi: I am trying to help out a frind.
Need information on Eliza REED Died betwen 1842-1844.
Had a child in 1842. She was married to Michael MILLER.
He remarried in 1845
Would like to know the parents of Eliza. Any help would
be very much appricated. Jess
Kathryn Stover Sun Dec 1
14:23:21 1996
Ulissus S. SAMUEL and Samantha Pathyna RUDD were married 7-13-1867 in
Haywood Co, TN. Ulissus was a Confederate veteran, serving in Co. A, 10th
Tenn. Calvery, Bells Brigade, and 51st Tenn. Regiment, Co. A, Cheathams
Division, Chalmers Brigade. Samantha's parents were Lemuel and Lydia Rudd
of Haywood Co. Ulissus and Samantha lived in Tipton Co in the 1870's,
migrated to Wise Co, TX in the 1880's, and later to Cass Co, TX. I am
seeking information on the ancestors of Ulissus, Lemuel, and Lydia.
Julia French Wood Sun
Nov 17 20:13:11 1996
I am looking for the parents of George WOOD, b. 1858, m. Bettie H.
HARRIS, b. 1868. They are listed in Tipton Co. TN 1900 census
with their children: Howell H., James, George, and Bettie. (Robert
was born later). They were all listed as being born in TN, but
George Sr.s father was from VA and mother from N.C. Bettie Sr.s
father was from VA, and her mother was from TN. They were married
in Tipton Co. TN in Dec. 1882. Any help would be appreciated.
Mark Adkinson Wed
Nov 13 08:31:19 1996
Looking for information on Jacob SMITH (b 1809) married Eleanor (Ellen)
WISEMAN?? ( b 1811??) on 8-7-1841 in TIPTON COUNTY. He resided in Civil
District 2 for all his life. Known children were GWF (male), Ranson,
Jacob G, Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, Hannah, W.H.R. (male), and Albert Sidney
(my ggfather).
Phil Albers Thu Nov 7
21:28:10 1996
Trying to find out about James Layton SULLIVAN,1823-1911(?),
married Mary Margaret HAYES,Dec1839-Jan1909. He was either from
Tipton or Shelby Co.
JJ Johnson Wed Sep 11 19:30:33
1996
James Andrew DAVIS (farmer of TiptonCo.TN.),
b. ca 1858, MS.
d. unknown,
m. Lillie Blanch MAY on 15 Sep 1894,
b. 29 Jan 1879, MS.,
d. 05 Dec 1984, Memphis.Shelby Co.TN..
Children:
1). Fannie DAVIS, b 25 Sep 1901, Brighton.Tipton Co.TN.,
d. unknown
m. John William BUTLER (riverboat Capt of Tipton Co.TN.).
2). Edna Jane DAVIS, b. ca 1901, Brighton.Tipton Co.TN.,
d. 16 Sep 1981, Memphis.Shelby Co.TN.
m. Robert Lee SCOTT ca 1940, Memphis.Shelby Co.TN.,
3). Lee Ella DAVIS (Entertainer),
b. 12 Sep 1901, Brighton.Tipton Co.TN.,
d. 12 Dec 1939, Memphis.Shelby Co.TN.
m. Frank PINCI (PENG).
Juliana Fenn Sun
Sep 1 15:49:54 1996
Searching for info on Parents of Cecil HARRIS d May 1951 and Bernice
(maiden CHAPMAN) Harris d Apr 95. They had 7 children
My father is Paul Otis HARRIS b June 1934. I am very new at this and
don't have much to go on. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Cynthia Blankenship Sat
Aug 31 22:25:58 1996
I am looking for any information on CANTRELL / CANTWELLS, and BLANKENSHIP.
My husband is a descendant of J.C. Blankenship m. Virginia CANNON.
Brenda Travis Underdown
Sat Aug 31 09:08:10 1996
Searching for descendents of George Washington TRAVIS and Phebe Elender
BANKS. They had a son, William W. Travis married to Martha ?. William W.
and Martha had William Henry Travis. Were in Tipton County in
1898.
Also searching for Jefferson C. TRAVIS that married Sarah SALES in
Crittenden County KY. They had a son Thomas J. and Jefferson C. Sarah
Sales family was from Bledsoe Co. Tenn. Any information would be greatly
appreciated. Thank you.
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