Queries - August to October 1996

CARTER, GRAYSON
I am seeking information about John Grayson (b. 17 Sep 1779--d. 19 July 1826) who married Sarah Carter in Montgomery Co., VA 23 Oct 1792 (b. daughter of Geo. Carter & Mary Craig of Cocke Co., TN). Does anyone have any information about John Grayson's ancestors. According to our family tradition, he is the son of Rev. Spence Grayson of Prince Wm. Co., VA, but I have been unable to make that connection. John and Sarah moved to Cocke Co. with his father-in-law, Geo. Carter. Later he moved to Madison Co., (Mississippi Territory which became AL) where he died and is buried. Is there any information about the ancestors of George Carter? He came from Wythe Co., VA. Thanks.
Elizabeth Ann Bell
Aug. 5, 1996

HEMBREE
James Hembree 1775- VA to SC to NC. Looking for his ancestors, his wifes name and his children. Uriah Hembree 1805- Andreson,SC. died in Cosby, Cocke Co., TN. looking for his ancestors. (is his father James Hembree?) Cyrus Hembree 1848- Walhalla, SC d. 1930 Waynesville, NC. Looking for his decendents. Rachel Matilda (Vess) Hembree,wife of Cyrus. Looking for her ancestors. Her father's name was George Vess and her mother was Mary Buff. no dates.. NFI. George H Glaze -b.1803 GA moved to SC between 1830 and 1850. Married to Sophronia Elizabeth......? b. 1821. Looking for their decendentds and ancestors. William Jackson Proffitt b.1834-in TN d.1870's married Mary Glaze July 15, 1858 in Monroe Co, TN. Looking for ancestors and decendents. James Baxter b. 1794 in GA d. Feb. 1, 1886. Married Rhoda Giles May 1, 1816. Rhoda was b.1796 in NC, her parents were Seth Giles and Alice Joyce. Looking for ancestors.
James F. Baxter
Aug. 6, 1996

CAMPBELL, THAXTON
Parents and siblings of Samuel Paxton Campbell, b. 24 May 1824 in Cocke, Co., TN. Wife: Married 2 Feb. 1842/1843 in Hardin Cty, TN to Frances DeHart Thaxton b. Apr 1822, TN d/o William W. Thaxton and Martha S. Samuel Campbell dies in Doniphan, Ripley, MO 2 Apr 1910
Diane Smith
Aug 10, 1996

GORMEN, SANDUSKY
Anyone have any info on the Gormen line in Tenn that married into the Sanduskys probably in Cocke Co. Tenn? This would have been in the late 1700's and early 1800's.
Dolly Coulter
Aug. 13, 1996

MILLER
Looking for info. on Howard Miller and Letha Caroline (Hargus) Miller who lived in Shelby Co. TN and Ripley Lauderdale, TN. Also Info. on Willaim Chipman who was lived in Bledsoe Co., Madison Co., Lauderdale Co., Tenn and Phillip Hargus who lived in Shelby Co., and Benjamin Standifer who live in Bledsoe and served in the Rev. War and lived in North
Richard Miller
Aug. 30, 1996

DRISKILL
I'm seeking information on Obediah Driskill, b. Virginia 3-19-1783, married Nancy Young abt. 1802, moved to Tennessee shortly thereafter. The only records we have on Obediah in Tennessee are for his Service record, War of 1812 from Bedford Co., Tax rolls of Bedford Co. (1812), and the birth of his son, Legross Washington Driskill 10-2-1816. I believe that he moved to Louisiana about 1818. I'm also seeking information on the Turney family, from Virginia through Tennessee (from abt. 1800-1860). Names include Issac, Samuel, Daniel, and Harold Daniel (b. 1829 in Cannon Co.).
Ed Driskill
Aug. 31, 1996

BRYANT, HENRY
Searching for parents of Tarleton Bryant, b. 1785 SC. Tarleton was in the East TN Militia in the War of 1812 and was probably in TN before that. He married Jane Henry ca. 1810. Also, looking for Jane Henry's parents. Tarleton and Jane lived in Cocke Co.
Patti Kruger
Sep. 7, 1996

GUINN/GWINN
Looking for information on William Guinn (sometimes spelled Gwinn) b. ca 1763 married Julia Parker. Daughter Nancy Guinn b. 1812 in Cocke Co., TN.
Judy Pons
Sep. 7, 1996

ALLEN, HOLLAND
I am looking for info the Holland and Allen Familys that lived in Cocke County in the late 1700's and the 1800's. Some of my Ancestors were William Holland, Reubin Allen Holland, Reubin Allen, and Elizabeth Allen. Any help would be appreciated on these familys or where they came from before Cocke county
Donald Holland
Sep. 9, 1996

BISHOP, CONNER, ETHERTON, FAUBION, LIPE/LEIB
Thomas Etherton b. 1783 VA md. Jennie Lipe/Leib. Micajah Etherton b. 1700-1800 md. Rachel Faubion in 1817, Cocke Co., TN. Samuel Etherton b. 1790 TN md. Charlotte Conner, dau of Maximillian and Phoebe (Bishop) Conner of Cocke Co. A Samuel Etherton received NC land grant of 100 acres in Greene Co. on Clay Lick Creek, 1793. Samuel was listed as a purchaser in estate sale of Abijah Fowler, Greene Co.,1793. Samuel was a grantee of 150 acres from Richard Scruggs in Greene Co., 1797. Samuel appears on 1798 Greene Co. tax list with 250 acres on Nob/Knob Creek. Any help on this family is appreciated. Where is Nob/Knob Creek?
Sherry Kyle
Jan. 19, 1998

MCGAHA
Looking for information on the ancestors and descendants of William H. McGaha. He was born ca. 1819 and was married to Catherine "Katie" Waters. Their son, Allen Joe McGaha was my great grandfather, William H.
Ed Stinnett
Sep. 15, 1996

SEAHORN/SEHON/SEEHORN/SEHON
I know they lived in the Tennessee area in the mid to late 1800's and their last name changed a lot.
Kathy Sehon Jones
Sep. 24, 1996

HAYS, JONES
Russell Jones: b. 29 Dec 1780 NC; d.25 July 1836 Del Rio, Cocke Co.,TN. Sarah Jane Hays: b.5 Nov 1793; SC; d.10 Nov 1882 Del Rio, TN Children: Americus, Mary (Polly), Nancy, William, John, Chas, Frances, Russell, Thos, Sarah, James, Marvel, twins Sarah founded the Jones Chapel at Del Rio. Parents of Russell: Joshua Jones (Charlottesville, Albemarle Co,VA) and Ellender Medley Seek information about this couple and their ancestors. Many descend's living and will trade info.
Peggy Lovelace Contreras
Sep. 28, 1996

THOMAS
Isaac Thomas of Sevier Co., TN: I would like to make contact with other descendants and researchers. I am descended from his son John Thomas who married Hannah Andes. I have a large body of information to share and compare.
Jean Shanelec
Oct. 5, 1996

DAWSON
I am searching for information on Abraham, Bart and Shade Dawson. All were born in Cocke Co., TN. Bart and Shade Dawson moved their families to Monroe Co., TN. Abraham is beleived to be the father of Bart, need proof. Bart is the father of Shade. Thanks.
Paula A. Carle-Bosch
Oct 5, 1996

CODY
Looking for information about the Cody family that moved into east tennessee in the late 1700's or early 1800's. Part of the family moved on to the Davenport Iowa area in the early 1800's. William Fredrick "Buffalo Bill" Cody was born in Clinton Iowa in the early 1830's
Gary Lee Cody
Oct. 9, 1996

DOUGHTY
Would like to share information on: Sampson Doughty 1795-1879 Benjamin Doughty 1769-?
John Van Zant
Oct. 12, 1996

MCKISSACK, WILLIAMS
Seeking information on the ancestors of Martha Williams (~1803- 1888) who married John McKissack (1791-1855). John and Martha were both born in Tennessee; probably Sevier County. John was the son of William McKissack (1770-1848) who purchased land in Sevier (Jones Cove) and Cocke Co. in 1804. William's son Willam Henry married Sarah Williams. John and Martha moved to Polk County in about 1850. A John Williams was living in Jones Cove about the same time as the McKissacks.
Bob Godfrey
Oct. 14, 1996

GREEN, HAMPTON
I am seaching for any information on John Green and Martha Maria Hampton from Cocke Co. TN.
Bruce Mullenix
Oct. 16, 1996

HIGGINS, PATE
Looking for any relatives of Doc Pate & Melinda Higgins. They were married 8/22/1868 in Washington Co. They had a daughter Ella Pate and she married William Taffer. I have surnames of Pate, Higgins, Taffer, Sweet, Holt all from NC & TN
JOAN LUDWIG
Oct. 19 1996

ALLEN, LEWIS
Searching for information on Martin Lewis, b. 1812 TN. Martin married Winnie Allen about 1835 and lived in Cocke County, probably in the Cosby area. Winnie Allen is probably the daughter of Abraham Allen. Azariah Lewis may be the father of Martin Lewis. Martin's mother was Millie. Possible brothers of Martin are Leith Lewis, b. 1790-1800, and Samuel Lewis, b. 1795.
Patti Kruger
Oct. 20, 1996

CURETON
Looking for info on Robert Cureton (born between 1790 and 1800 and died between 1854 and 1860) and on any of his ancestors. Married to Sarah ??. He may have been a tailor. Children and years of birth: Mary-1838; Robert-1839; Richard-1843; Margaret-1848; Thomas-1850; Sarah-1854; and Anderson-1829. They lived in Cocke County for most of their lives as far as I can determine. Would also appreciate info on wife Sarah and the children. I have complete info on son Robert.
Judy Harrison
Oct. 20, 1996

CLINE, FRESHEM, PACK
Looking for info on Martin Cline (born 1794 in N.C.); married 1814 to Elizabeth Freshem (born 1796); lived in Lincoln Co., NC until 1825 when they moved to Tennessee. Children and years of birth: Michel-?; Charity-1819; Valentine-?; Israel-?; George-1827; Peter-1829; Sarah-?; Catherine-1834; and Turaq-1832. I have info on Israel's family. Also looking for info on Eliza Pack and her ancestors (born 7-28-1853 and died 7-27-1920). Married John Martin Cline. Lived on "bend of the Nolichucky River in Warrensburg before moving to St. Tide Hollow in Cocke Co. (St. Tide orig. known as White's Branch.)
Judy Harrison
Oct. 20, 1996

COLE, OWENSBY
I am researching several Jefferson Co. families. If you have or need any information on any of the following families please Email me or call me at 423-397-7394 1) Jefferson Cole b. 1835 2) Matthew Cole b. 1851 3) Scott Owensby b. 1867 4) James Frank Owensby b. 1871
Michael Cole
Oct. 25, 1996

KREICHER
I am currently looking for a Conrad Keicher who originally settled in Washington Co. his decendents settled in Greene and McMinn co. TN. If any one has information on conrand or any of his decendents please let me know. His grandson Uriah Kyker settled in Mcminn Co. and is my direct ancestor.
Kory Kyker
Oct. 26, 1996

HARBISON, GILILLARD
Seeking info on parents of George Washington Harbison b.15 July 1809 in Cocke Co.,TN. Settled in Polk Co.,TN c.1820. Married Eliza Lillard, then Sina Gilliland. Also, sisters Sarah Harbison b.c.1806 married William Wilson Hancock in Clay Co., NC.; Nancy Harbison married John Williams in Polk Co.,TN. Brother, Andrew Jackson Harbison (Harberson) b.c.1816; moved to
Linda Lawson
Oct. 26, 1996

CODY, COLE, HARP, OWENSBY
I am currently researching my family history. I am looking for any info of a Jefferson Cole (wife Jamima), Matt Cole, Martha Cole, and their Mother Elizabeth. They were in Jefferson County, TN in 1860-70. I am also looking for a Jacob Cody (in Cocke Co, TN in 1850). James Perry Owensby was born in this general area in 1846. William Henry Harp (wife Mara Wilson) was in the Claiborne Co. area. Tobias Harp (wife Delilah Carroll) was also in this area. The year would be 1800? They tend to jump back and forth across the Tn & Ky line repeatedly.
Michael Cole
Oct. 26 1996

BELL, RUSSELL, STEWART
Elizabeth Bell, b. 10 Sep 1826 Cocke Co TN d. 13 Jun 1904 Clay Co. NC; dau. of James Russell b. 1785 SC and Elizabeth Stewart. Elizabeth Russell b. 10 Sep 1826 Cocke Co TN d 13 Jun 1904 Clay Co NC, dau. of James Russell b. 1795 SC and Elizabeth Stewart b. 1795 SC; m. James M. Bell. Their children: Robert Russell, Thomas N., James Jefferson, John Steven, Reuben M., Margaret E., Mary M., Charles B., Sarah Ann.
Howard W. Holmes
Oct. 27, 1996

MILLER, RAMSEY
Interested in information on my grandfather's first wife. Her maiden name was Nancy Ramsey. Her parents were Martha & Jessie Ramsey. Her mother's maiden was Miller. Nancy was born in Newport, Tn. and perhaps married there. She had several siblings. One of which was named Dewey. She was born abt 1880 and killed in Gastonia, N.C. in abt 1922.
Walt Inmon
Oct. 29, 1996

Cocke County, TNGenWeb Queries August to October - 1996

Cocke County, TNGenWeb
Queries August to October - 1996